Heal Yourself at Home
DIY SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR HEALTH
DIY SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR HEALTH
ANTIOXIDANTS
Phytonutrients (a.k.a. phytochemicals) are chemicals / compounds produced by plants - protecting them against damage from trauma, insects, and pathogens, such as bacteria or fungi.
Typically found in: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, tea, nuts, beans, spices;
Phytonutrients have one or more of the following properties: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer
There are two main types of phytonutrients:
| (1) Carotenoids Carotenoids |
Beta-carotene | ||
| Lutein | |||
| Lycopene (tomatoes) | |||
| Zeaxanthin | |||
| (2)
Phenolic compounds Polyphenols: Polyphenols |
Flavonoids: | Anthocyanins: | Cyanidin; Petudinin; Malvidin;
Delphinidin; Pelargonidin(sweet
cherries, raspberries, blueberries) |
| Flavones: | Apigenin, Luteolin, Christin, Tangeretin | ||
| Flavanones: | Naringenin (grapefruit); Hesperetin; Neohesperetin; Eriodictyol; |
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| Isoflavonols: | Genistein; Curcumin (turmeric ryzome); Daidzein; |
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| Flavan-3-ols: | Catechins:
Catechin, Gallocatechins, Epigallocatechins (e.g. EGCG)(green tea, matcha tea) |
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| Epicatechins (chocolate, green tea) |
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| Chalcones: | Arbutin; Phloretinl Phloridzin; | ||
| Flavanols: | Kaempferol (cloces, cumin, caraway, capers |
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| Quercetin (red onion) | |||
| Rutin; Myricetin; | |||
| Non-Flavonoids: | Lignans: | Enterodiol, enterolactone (flaxseed) |
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| Stilbenes/ Stilbenoids: | Resveratrol
(grapes); Pinoxylvin; Piceid; |
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| Tannins: | Hydrolyzable: Gallotannins; Elagitannins; Punicalin; Punicalagin; Condensed: Proanthocyanadins; (seeds) Complex: Acutissimin; |
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| Simple Phenols: | Phenolic acids: |
Hydroxycinnamic acids: (all fruits, but hiighest in outer parts of ripe fruits) | Caffeic acid; Ferulic acid (cereal brans: e.g. maize, wheat, rice, oat); Sinapic acid; p-Coumaric acid |
| Hydroxybenzoic acids: | Gallic acid (red fruits, onions, tea); Ellagic acid (fruits/berries such as raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, pomegranites); Vanillic acid; Protocatechic acid; Syringic acid; Gentisic acid | ||
| Coumarins: | Coumarin; Psoralene; Scopaletin; Esculetin; |
References
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228035536_Phenols_Polyphenols_and_Tannins_An_Overview
Chronic low-level inflammation (CLII) involved in almost all health problems
"The medical kit of the future"
General electrotherapy health benefits. Used systemically and/or locally at specific problem areas of the body, its effective application has many benefits:
| Detoxification | Wellness / Healthy aging | Pain relief |
| Relief from insomnia | Immune system restoral | Anti-Inflammatory |
| Maximizes cellular energy production | Accelerated tissue /bone /scar healing |
Stress Reduction |
| Muscle relaxation / rehabilitation | Increased blood oxygen / circulation |
+++ |
There are several reasonably affordable electrotherapy devices available for personal use. The following electrotherapies are those that have received a significant amount of positive feedback:
| Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy |
| Beck Protocol |
| Rife therapy |
| Ozone therapy |
| Near Infrared (NIR) class 4 laser therapy |
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) applies specific frequency patterns to the head area, with the following benefits:
| Balances neurotransmitters | Relieves pain | Treats depression |
| Substance abuse withdrawal | Relieves insomnia | Relieve stress / anxiety |
| Anti-Inflammatory | Fibromyalgia | +++ |
