Benefits of Chlorophyll

Spinach to get daily chlorphyll

Maintaining healthy, clean blood is essential in the effort to prevent disease and the spread of free-radicals.

The molecular structure of chlorophyll is almost identical to the molecular structure of hemin, which is a part of haemoglobin, a protein in blood that transports oxygen throughout the body.

Observe the following two structures:

Molecular Structures

The only difference between the chlorophyll and the hemin is the fact that magnesium (Mg) is at the centre of chlorophyll, and iron (Fe) is at the centre of hemin.

What’s remarkable is that scientists have observed the assimilation of chlorophyll into the body and found that at some point, the magnesium turns into iron. However, they are still baffled as to how the process works – they haven’t been able to yet pinpoint how the switch is made.

Regardless, this means that ingesting chlorophyll is almost akin to getting a fresh blood transfusion.

The benefits of chlorophyll go on:

• Highly detoxifying: removes heavy metals and toxins from tissues and liver
• High in vitamins C, A, Bs, and E
• Source of calcium, iron, sodium, potassium, magnesium, selenium, and zinc
• Contains up to 17 amino acids
• Anti-bacterial
• Restores fertility in some animals (cows, chickens)
• Improves acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions
• Facilitates the healing of scar tissue
• Shown to prevent tooth decay and the graying of hair
• Reduces high blood pressure and fasting blood sugar levels

The best way to get chlorophyll is through juiced or blended greens (with fruit, to mask the taste). The darker the green, the more chlorophyll is present.

Here are some great juice or shake combinations:

• Spinach – banana – pear
• Kale – berry – orange
• Romaine – watermelon
• Dandelion – grape – mango
• Wheatgrass shots: wheatgrass is made up of about 70% chlorophyll and contains over 100 essential elements

Belching

Belching is also called eructation or ructus is a process of releasing gas from the digestive tract through the mouth. An odor and sound may also accompany this it is common to people regardless of age and ethnicity. This happens to release the excess air in the stomach and relieves some stomach discomfort.

Symptoms of Belching

• Burping Sounds
• Odor when burping

Causes of Belching

• Fast eating that leads to swallowing of excess air
• Drinking carbonated beverages (e.g. Softdrinks)
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease causes involuntary burping

Treatment / Homemade Remedies

Fennel Seeds:
Chew about 1 tablespoonful of fennel seeds after each meal

Virgin Coconut Oil:
Add a pinch of Asafetida in about 5 ml of VCO and apply topically in the stomach area

Warm Water:
Mix a pinch of Asafetida in 250 ml glass of water

Ginger Powder
Mix a half-teaspoon of dry Ginger powder in 250 ml glass of warm water

Brandy:
Mix 2 tablespoon of brandy in 250 ml glass of warm water

Raw Ginger:
Chew a small piece of fresh ginger slices soaked in limejuice

Dill Oil and Honey:
Add a few drops of dill oil in a teaspoon of honey after meal

Lemon Juice:
Mix a pinch of baking soda in 250 ml glass of limejuice diluted with water

Chamomile Tea:
Drink chamomile tea at least twice a day to avoid burping

Prevention

• Avoid stress
• Eating slowly or have small meals
• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption
• Eat advisable portions of vegetables and fruits
• Avoiding chewing gum and carbonated drinks
• Avoid excessive consumption of onions and chocolates
• Avoid over consumption of milk and sugary substances

Bad Breath

Bad Breath is a condition of having foul odor emitted by the mouth. It is an age-old dental condition and is considered as a social stigma to most people.

Symptoms of Bad Breath

Unpleasant odor from the mouth is apparently the primary symptom for this condition. As most individuals are unaware of their breath’s odor, people’s opinion around will likely pinpoint it to you.

Causes of Bad Breath

Gum diseases, tooth decays or cavities, bacteria stagnating on the unclean part of the tongue are some of the most common mouth-causes of bad breath.

Chronic illnesses such as bronchitis, bronchiectasis, gastritis and sinusitis upsets the nose, respiratory tract, stomach and the throat influences the outcome of the foul odor.

Frequent cases of bad breath are maybe the result of chronic constipation and gastro-intestinal disorders.

Home Remedies / Treatment for Bad Breath

Fenugreek:
Mix 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in ½ liter of cold water. Simmer for 15 minutes on low flame. Strain and drink as a tea regularly.

Avocado:
The avocado treatment is much more effective than any commercially available products to treat halitosis. It eliminates intestinal toxins, which is one the primary cause of getting foul breath.

Guava:
Eating guava fruit will help stop gum bleeding and freshens the breath. Chewing its leaves are also equally effective. Guava contains mallic, oxalic, phosphoric and tannic acids, as well as calcium, manganese and oxalate.

Parsley:
Chop some parsley sprigs and boil it in 2 cups of water. Mix some 2-3 whole cloves or ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves. Stir while letting it cool. Strain then use as a mouthwash or gargle several times a day.

Raw juices:
Drink liberal amount of any fresh fruit and vegetable juices.

Diets Suggestion for Bad Breath

Consume some grains, nuts, seeds, fruits and raw or uncooked vegetables.

Avoid white sugar and bread products and refined carbohydrate foods, as well as eggs and meat.

Follow all suggestions and diet recommendations when having constipation.

Other suggestions for Bad Breath
Brush your teeth 2 times a day especially before bedtime.

Use toothpicks to get rid of remaining food particles that cannot be cleaned or removed by tooth brushing alone.

Consult your family dentist when having tooth decays and bleeding/swollen gums.

Eat some fresh apple or guava after lunch or any meal to get rid of the remaining food particles in the mouth.

Margosa (or neem) tree twigs can also be used as a toothbrush substitute.