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Endless Benefits of Bee Pollen

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The miraculous healing power of natural bee pollen is so good it is almost unbelievable. It is only through understanding its pharmacological actions and personally consuming bee pollen that you can really experience its effectiveness. Instead of directly curing the symptoms of various diseases, bee pollen strengthens the natural healing ability of all your body's cells . Hence, the results is not immediate, but with patience and confidence, you will definitely see the benefits in the long run. What are the Benefits of Bee Pollen? 1. Digestive System Gastrointestinal diseases Pollen contains natural acidic antibiotics, which has powerful antibacterial functions against salmonella . As it balances the bacterial flora in your gastrointestinal system, it discourages food poisoning . It is able to heal gastric ulcers and gastroptosis (prolapse of the stomach). Poor appetite Problems relating to poor appetite include frequent discomfort in the stomach and abnormal digestive functions....

Enlarged Prostate and Sexual Dysfunction

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Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition seen in middle-aged and elderly men. This enlargement of the prostate gland causes many problems like impeding the flow of urine, causing bleeding during urination, causing kidney damage as well as affecting a man's sexual life. Yes. Multiple studies have shown that BPH and sexual dysfunction are inter-related. BPH is a stronger predictor of sexual dysfunction compared to diabetes, heart disease or hypertension. In fact, erectile function has been shown to deteriorate in tandem with worsening symptoms of BPH . How does BPH cause worsening of sexual function? Because of the failure of relaxation of the smooth muscle . The relaxation of the smooth muscle in the erectile tissue of the penis is needed for engorgement of the penis with blood. Similarly, relaxation of the smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck is needed for urine to pass out of the bladder through the penis. When there is failure of relaxation of the smooth ...

What is the Deal with Bee Pollen

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Pollen is the male reproductive cells produced by the anther of a seed plant. Seed plants depend on pollens to fertilize. Upon fertilization, a grain of pollen can grow into tens of thousands times its original size within a few days, showing how highly nutritive it is. Wind-pollinated flowers are fertilized by pollen carried by the wind. Pollen from these flowers are smoother, smaller in size, and dry. They tend to cause pollen-related diseases and therefore inappropriate for human consumption. The pollen from flowers of insect and bee-pollinated plants are richer in nutrients and safe for human consumption. Bees use their fore legs to harvest the pollen grains and mix them with nectar and saliva they secrete to form pollen balls. These are stored in their hind legs and taken back to the beehive as their staple food. Bee larvae are fed with these pollen balls and their body-size can grow a thousand folds within several days after birth. What is in a Grain of Pollen? According to...

Preventing Colon Cancer

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Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon (large intestine) and rectum) is currently the 2nd most common cancer among men and women. It usually starts as a polyp, which is a small growth in the walls of the colon. Most polyps are benign, but as they grow, can become malignant and develop into colon cancer. Lack of Symptoms Colon cancer can be deadly because it exhibits no outward symptoms in the early stages. By the time there are symptoms, the cancer has probably spread to other parts of the body. Detecting colon cancer at the early stage increases the chances of treating it. Some Telltale Signs Blood in the stools . Diarrhea or constipation for no obvious reason, lasting longer than 6 weeks A feeling of not having emptied the bowel properly after a bowel motion Unexplained weight loss Pain in the abdomen (frequent gas pains, bloating, fullness, cramps) Constant tiredness Vomiting Risk Factors Age - 50 years and above. Family history - your risk is higher if your parents / siblings ...

Tired, Tired, Tired: Poor Blood Circulation

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Hey guys, do you constantly feel fatigued? Do you suffer from shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, poor memory, lack of stamina or infections that are too slow to heal? You may be suffering from poor blood circulation. What cause poor blood circulation? Working long hours, constant pressure and stress, lack of exercise.. This condition was previously seen in mainly middle-aged men, and those with hypertension , diabetes or arteriosclerosis . It is now increasingly seen in otherwise healthy younger men. Symptoms of poor blood circulation Erectile dysfunction Frequent urination Cold limbs Lower back pain, chest pain, numbness and weakness in arms and legs, pain or cramping in leg and hip Impaired or slurred speech Ignoring these signs can lead to serious health conditions, including the loss of limbs , heart attack or  stroke . (Source: Tired of being tired?, StarFit4Life, 10 June 2012) Solution to get your energy back There are scientific evidence to show that Lingzhi / Ganode...

What is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and How to Prevent It

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Fatty liver is expected to be a major health problem in Malaysia due to increasingly affluent lifestyles and poor dietary habits. These factors have led to the increasing prevalence of obesity amongst Malaysians. Fatty livers that are not well managed can progress to liver scarring, hardening and also liver cancer . Fatty liver is a condition where excess fats are deposited in liver cells. Excessive accumulation of fats (where it exceeds 5% of the liver's weight) can lead to inflammation and liver tissue scarring (fibrosis). Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition when there are fatty deposits in the livers of people who never drink alcohol . Fatty liver is a strong factor that puts such people at risk for cardiovascular or heart disease . The conditions of diabetes and obesity have strong links. Diabetics who have poor blood sugar control are at increased risk of having liver disease. People who are overweight and have high blood cholesterol also have a highe...