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Burn Away Body Fat By Eating Red-Hot Chili Peppers

April 2, 2010 By Blair Moser, SR 1 Comment

The Cayenne Pepper, ripe fruit, is a many-seeded pod with a leathery out-side in various shades of yellow or red and referred to as chilies.  The most common California chilies are Serrano, yellow wax and jalapeno.  Capsaicin is the particular compound that accounts for the fiery properties in all chilies.  Capsaicin is able to first stimulate and then desensitize the warth detectors in the hypothalamus gland, so that a drop in body temperature takes place.  This enables the natives in hot southern climates to tolerate the heat.

So what are the benefits of Cayenne Pepper?

  1. Burn Away Body Fat by Eating Red-Hot Chili Peppers
  2. Remedy for Sore Throat
  3. Salve for Sprains and Bruises
  4. Relieve Rheumatoid Arthritis
  5. Knocks Out Cold and Flue Miseries
  6. Halts Bleeding Quickly
  7. Reduce Pain Associated with Shingles
  8. Antidotes for Reducing Pepper’s Hotness

Let’s go a little deeper into each benefit starting with;

Part 1:  Burn Away Body Fat by Eating Red-Hot Chili Peppers

Some European studies have suggested that adding cayenne pepper to your meals not only boosts your vitamin C levels, but can rev up your “fat thermostats” (called “brown fat”), which enables the body to burn off more fat through chemical combustion, rather than storing it in muscle tissue.

When you attend a big chili festival like those held periodically in the American Southwest, take time to look around and observe those in attendance.  Notice that among the true chili enthusiasts, three are very little obesity.

Refer:  Miracle Healing Herbs/John Heinerman Ph.D./Prentice Hall – pg. 128

I my next post I will go into detail on benefit part 2: Remedy for Sore Throat.

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- Blair
Mr. Nutrition
Nutrition Research Advocate

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Cayenne Pepper Will Literally ‘Knock the Socks’ off the Worst Sore Throat Pain

March 31, 2010 By Blair Moser, SR Leave a Comment

As we discussed in Part 1 of our 8 part Cayenne Pepper Series, our last article titled: Burn Away Body Fat By Eating Red-Hot Chili Peppers, that adding cayenne pepper to your meals not only boosts your vitamin C levels, but can rev up your “fat thermostats” (called “brown fat”), which enables the body to burn off more fat through chemical combustion, rather than storing it in muscle tissue.

Let’s know tap into Part 2: “Cayenne Pepper will Literally ‘Knock the Socks’ off the Worst Sore Throat Pain Imaginable.”

According to Dr. Jane Guiltinan, cheif medical officer at the John Bastyr University Natural Health Clinic in Seattle Washington, “cayenne pepper will literally ‘knock the socks’ off the worst sore throat pain imaginable.” Relief will last up to four hours.

Dr. Guiltinan recommends mixing the juice from 1/2 lemon with 1 tablespoon of salt in 1/2 cup lukewarm distilled water.  Then stir in 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.  Garble small amounts for as long as you are able.  CAUTION:  DO NOT SWALLOW!!

This remedy not only relieves sore throat pain, but also fights viral infections.

Refer: Miracle Healing Herbs/John Heinerman/Ph.D./Prentice Hall – pg. 132

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Next Up – Part 3: Salve for Sprains and Bruises

If you missed the description of Cayenne Pepper or Part 1: Burn Away Body Fat By Eating Red-Hot Chili Peppers, there’s the link.

- Blair
Mr. Nutrition
Nutrition Research Advocate

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Having dental surgery or any other dental procedure done anytime soon? If so, don’t forget your vitamin C.

March 30, 2010 By Blair Moser, SR Leave a Comment

Vitamin C is a natural anti-inflammatory. It aids in reducing pain either by decreasing

local fluid levels or because of diuretic properties that reduce inflammation.

In addition vitamin C is an antioxidant and aids in reducing pain by reducing free-radical formation.

Pg 287 – Natures Pharmacy/Walker-Brown/Prentice Hall

It is logical that vitamin C will be beneficial in helping reduce inflammation in the oral cavity as well as help reduce pain.

In the natural prevention and treatment of skin cancer vitamin C is noted:

Zane Kime, M.D., in a groundbreaking book called Sunlight, demonstrates that the sun creates free-radical damage only in the absence of protective antioxidants and the presence of harmful fats. The antioxidants he discussed were vitamins A, C, and E and the trace mineral selenium, but there are many others. Harmful fats include hydrogenated oils, refined oils, and saturated fat; that is, the fats in the standard American high-fat diet.

Pg 313 – Natures Pharmacy/Walker-Brown/Prentice Hall

It would appear that harmful fats can contribute to the development of cancer in any part of the body including the oral cavity in the absence of protective antioxidants. Healthy oral tissue and over-all health is very much influenced by a healthy diet which includes vitamin C.

In the preparation for surgery vitamin C is helpful:

The body’s attempt to heal itself should be supported with nutritional and herbal supplements, proper diet, and toning exercises. Additional vitamin C, vitamin B6, and magnesium are particularly important to counteract the stress of surgery on the body.

Pg 330 – Natures Pharmacy/Walker-Brown/Prentice Hall

Anything that will help the body’s attempt to heal itself obviously is a good thing and that would apply to oral surgery or any dental procedure as well.

Dangers one should be aware of:

Vitamin C supplements raise the risk of kidney stones. Vitamin C supplements, as with vitamin E, should be avoided by cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Vitamin C supplements could interfere with chemotherapy or radiotherapy by suppressing free-radical production, which is necessary to kill cancer cells.

Pg 297 – Health Breakthroughs 2008/Bottomline

Conclusion: Vitamin C is essential in a healthy diet. Don’t discount the benefits of this valuable and essential vitamin in helping to maintain a healthy oral cavity.

Here’s to a healthy mouth supported by good nutrition including vitamin C.

-Blair
Mr. Nutrition
Nutrition Research Advocate
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