The Jacaranda FM interviewer wanted to know what else Liver Flush capsules could be useful for.

In addition to suporting the liver and kindeys, Liver Flush is also a good blood cleanser. One of the ingredients – Centaurium (common centaury) – can have a stimuant effect on the sympathetic nervous system and supports healthy citculation. It also has an anti-parasitic effect.
Liver Flush capsules also contain Cinnamonium (cinnamon) which has anti fungal properties, but more importantly it has well known for it’s regulating effects on blood sugar levels – something for which it is increasingly becoming popular in herbal products.

Now, the specific combination of herbs in Liver Flush capsules ensure that it supports general health and is therefor an ideal product to give your body a natural boost.

A Jacaranda FM listener wanted to know what lifestyle changes may help to manage high cholesterol.

Answer:
One could easily achieve more efficient management of high cholesterol with a couple of simple lifestyle changes. Most of these changes have to do with changes in behaviours which have become ingraned habits. Some changes are easier and quicker to implement than others, but the key is to remember that Rome was not built in a day. High cholesterol is not something that happens overnight, it develops slowly over many years. So be realistic in your expectations as you will unlikely see or experience instant results. Just persist because better health also takes time to develop, so most of the benefits may only start to show or be experienced well after 4 to 6 weeks of consistent implementation.

Tips
- Don’t try to implement all the changes in one go, rather go step by step from one week to the next.
- Going it alone can be very daunting, it may be easier if you make these changes together with your spouse, partner or a friend.

Lifestyle changes to implement
1) Take regular exercise – 30 minutes moderate cardiovascular excercize at least 3 to 4 times per week
2) Eat a balanced diet
- Fresh vegetables and fruit daily (veg should form the bulk of your diet – the dark green & orange/yellow ones!)
- Eat whole grains with high fibre content daily, e.g. oats, whole wheat bread, whole fruits, etc.
- Red meat (lean cuts / low fat) in moderation only 2 to 3 days a week
- Use good quality unsaturated fats like olive oil (don’t cook with olive oil) and coconut oil
- Eat a hand full of raw, unsalted nuts daily (not peanuts or pistachios).
- Avoid processed foods
- Avoid refined flour products (white flour breads, biscuits, cakes, etc)
- Avoid luxuries that are high in sugar – sweets, chocolates etc.
- Avoid fast & junk foods at all costs, especially in the first couple of weeks, as they’re looooaded with salt, bad/damaged fats and refined sugars
3) Drink only water. Avoid fizzy drinks, processed and artificial fruit juices, etc. Replace coffee & tea with rooibos tea or green tea (without sugar or milk).
4) Quit smoking tobacco
5) Reduce alcohol intake – 1 light alcoholic beverage per day MAY be beneficial to general heart health but it does not mean you MUST drink alcohol
6) Lose weight if necessary

A Jacaranda FM listener wanted to know how Cayenne can help for pain relief and indigestion.

Cayenne is a brilliant herb for those who suffer from indigestion becasue it has an anti-septic and anti-microbial effect against some microbes like Helicobacter pylorii. H. pylorii has been implicated in as a causative bug in stomach ulcers and can lead to much discomfort and pain in the stomach and small intestines.

As mentioned in a previous post, Cayenne has an effect on the neurotransmitter Substance P, which is involved in pain regulation.

Cayenne may also stimulate the adrenal glands. When these important glands are not functioning properly, you may experience fatigue and it can even lead to fatigue or exhaustion syndrome. So, if you feel that your body needs a holiday after the festive season, Cayenne you certainly be a product that may be of benefit.

The December holidays have hardly passed and Easter is around the corner. If you still feel the after effects of over indulgences of the festive season – you know, that sluggish & just can’t get going feeling – then the next couple of weeks should help you to get into gear again. I’ll share information about some herbs and natural supplements to support your health and get back into balance. The posts will be based on answers to questions from Radio Jacaranda FM listeners.

This week’s talk was about a herb which can be found in most people’s kitchen’s – Cayenne.

Cayenne
The herb Cayenne is a wonderful herb that provides many benefits. But most of us wouldn’t be able to eat the amount of cayenne pepper required to obtain or experience meaningful health benefits. That’s why it is important to take it in a capsule form in adequate doses, such as Flora Force Cayenne capsules.
Cayenne has stimulant effects and can help to improve metabolism and digestion. It can help to relieve indigestion – yes I know this probably hard to believe as you are probably thinking “wait a minute, it’s gonna GIVE me indigestion – but this is not so if taken in capsule form. On the contrary, some people find that it can actually help to alleviate bloating and heart burn type of stomach discomfort!

So cayenne can be very helpful if you feel worn out and sluggish after over indulging during the past festive season.

Cayenne contains capsaicin – an important active ingredient which regulates the release of the the neuro-transmitter “Substance P” from the brain. Increased activity of Substance P leads to increased pain impulses, so cayenne can help to down-regulate pain, especially if it is applied locally to sore joints and muscles.

Next week I’ll share how Cayenne supports the heart and cardiovascular system.