Jamaican Health &Beauty Blog

Two more Jamaican herbs that fight cancer - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | May 1, 2012 Two more Jamaican herbs that fight cancer Published: Tuesday | May 1, 2012 3 Comments Dr Tony Vendryes, Contributor MY WARMEST congratulations to Dr Henry Lowe and his team on their research and development of Jamaican herbs that have cancer-fighting properties. Here are two other local herbs that are useful and safe to consider using. Anamu: What Jamaicans call guinea hen weed or garlic weed is known in South America as anamu. This is a herb that is indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and the tropical areas of the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Africa. Its botanical name is Petiveria alliacea and it has a long history of use in herbal medicine in all the countries where it grows. Natural health practitioners hav...

Cat's Claw and is used  the treatment of a  range of health problems, particularly digestive complaints and arthritis and to treat wounds, stomach problems, cancer, and more. Wow thats a lot huh?  Cat's Claw anti-inflammatory properties may help to relieve arthritis, gout, and other inflammatory problems.

Cayenne Pepper  This pepper is a rich source of potassium, calcium and vitamins such as beta-carotene, B-complexes, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. It has health benefits if taken internally or applied topically. It inhibits pain nerves when applied to the skin and when taken internally, it can cure you of diseases. 1. Cayenne Pepper and the Heart Cayenne pepper removes the plaque that is sticking  to arteries . 2. Cayenne Pepper and Hypertension Cayenne pepper helps to make blood pressure levels normal.. 3. Cayenne Pepper may kill  Cancer  cayenne pepper has the ability to kill cancer cells. 4. Cholesterol Levels and Cayenne Pepper Cayenne pepper rids the body of (bad) cholesterol. 5. Digestive Problems and Cayenne Pepper Although cayenne pepper is spicy, it heals stomach and intestinal ulcers. It improves digestion by stimulating the peristaltic movement of the intestines. It heals digestive problems such as abdominal cramps, ...

This is how I went from a size 12 sometimes 14 to a size 6. About 10 years ago I started a new job and I was about a size 7/8 .  The job was stressful and I put on weight and I put it on quickly. I was sluggish and felt awful I carried that weight for at least 10 years and I figured well as you get older you will put on weight.  I always worked out and ate my vegetables and herbs but the weight stayed on. I don't even have pictures of myself from that time .  But last year after removing myself from  stressors I finally figured out the combination of food that worked for me .  My eating habits became very boring but I am much healthier. Breakfast coffee (can't let that go) or tea steamed cabbage with onions garlic tomatoes or callaloo or oatmeal Lunch more steamed vegetables green bananas /sweet potatoes Dinner Brown Rice and peas or plain brown rice baked chicken steamed vegetables When I craved for something sweet  I would slice sweet...

We all know that carrots are helpful for eye health. As you get older the functioning of your eyes may diminish , somethings we can control but somethings we can't . Really all we have is control of our bodies and what we consume. So lets share some herbs that may be helpful in maintaining eye health. Eyebright , Gingko biloba , Bilberry ,(high in bioflavonoids) and Saffron to name a few.

Moringa grows all over Jamaica and now the benefits of this herb have become very popular . Here are some of the benefits of Moringa. Increases the Natural Defenses of the body Promotes the Cell structure of the body Lowers the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Promotes the normal functioning of the liver and the kidney. Beautifies the skin Promotes energy Promotes proper digestion Acts as an antioxidant Benefits the immune system of the body Benefits healthy circulatory system Moringa is an anti-inflammatory Aids in proper digestion Its worth a try it is sold in many forms so you should give it a try.