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Use Honey To Keep Life Sweet

Paleo Wannabe — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:27:09 +0000

Whenever I need to sweeten something up, my go to natural ingredient is honey. Not only does it make anything taste better, but it also has a ton of other practical uses. Below are some honey-based cures for a variety of ailments. Try at your own risk.

Arthritis is one disease that can be cured with honey. One part honey to two parts of lukewarm water and a teaspoon of cinnamon will make a paste that will noticeably reduce pain in a matter of a couple of minutes. Patients suffering from arthritis can take one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and a teaspoon of cinnamon once in the morning and again in the evening. Taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. Copenhagen University tested their theory by giving patients a mixture of one tablespoon of honey and one half teaspoon of cinnamon before breakfast. The results were that within a week, 73 patients out of 200 were relieved of pain and within a month, arthritis patients could again walk without pain.

Cholesterol is said to be treatable with honey. Mix two tablespoons of honey and three tablespoons of cinnamon in 16 ounces of tea. This mixture is said to reduce the level of cholesterol by 10 percent within a short amount of time. As with arthritis, it is said that pure honey taken with food daily will reduce cholesterol levels. Along the same lines, using cinnamon and honey on bread and eaten at breakfast revitalized the arteries and veins leading to the heart and was helpful towards preventing heart attacks.

A mixture of hot olive oil, one tablespoon of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon made into a paste can help baldness and hair loss. Apply the paste before your shower and leave it on for approximately five to fifteen minutes then wash the hair.

In India and Japan, honey and cinnamon is said to help relieve gas, stomach aches and stomach ulcers. If honey and cinnamon are taken before eating it helps digest even the heaviest of meals.

Colds can be treated with honey. One tablespoon honey with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon taken daily is said to cure most chronic coughs and clear the sinuses. You can also make up a mixture of honey, whiskey and lemon juice. If it doesn’t clear your cough, at least you’ll get a nice buzz

Pimples, the curse for both young and old, can be removed within two weeks if this remedy is applied. Make a paste of three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon. Put on before going to bed and wash it off the next morning.

Now here’s the big one: Weight loss. Twice daily, once at night, and once in the morning drink a cup of boiled hot water with honey and cinnamon. It has been said that drinking this mixture doesn’t allow the fat to accumulate in the body (hey…anything is possible).

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Paleo Wannabe — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:17:07 +0000

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Paleo Wannabe — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:05:57 +0000

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Cod Liver Oil In Da House

Paleo Wannabe — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:18:08 +0000

They may take our lives....but they'll never take....our oil!!!

As I mentioned in a post a couple weeks ago, I purchased a bottle of Carlson Laboratories – Norwegian Cod Liver Oil. Well a few days ago it arrived, and I’m excited about adding some omega-3 goodness to my daily intake. A question I initially had was how much of this cod liver oil should I be taking? The bottle says that I should take 1 teaspoon a day with food. 1 teaspoon is 1 serving, and 1 serving has the following properties:

45 calories
5 grams total fat
1 gram saturated fat
20mg cholesterol
1000IU vitamin A
400IU vitamin D
500mg DHA (take 10 minutes and read this)
460mg EPA
46mg ALA

So am I following the bottle’s recommended intake? Hell no! While 1 teaspoon a day may be adequate for the average grain eater, us paleoists know that the more omega-3s we have the better. In fact, Loren Cordain has published research showing that our cavemen, back in the day, consumed an average of 5-6 grams of omega-3 a day. That is about 2 tablespoons, considerably more than 1 teaspoon. In another article, Cordain says:

Because they ate wild game, including organ meats and brains, our Paleolithic ancestors consumed higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids and lower amounts of omega-6. They also had high vitamin D levels as a result of the sun exposure they received from living outside. Both of these nutrients have powerful health benefits. To maintain adequate omega-3 intake and vitamin D levels, most modern humans will need to supplement with fish or krill oil, and vitamin D. Many people take cod liver oil because it contains both omega-3 and vitamin D…

A lot of people ask why they should take cod liver oil as opposed to regular fish oil. Most of the time, a high quality fish oil supplement, such as Carlson Laboratories Very Finest Fish Oil, will have more EPA and DHA per serving than cod liver oil. What it lacks, however, are significant amounts of vitamin A and vitamin D. It is for this reason I purchased the cod liver oil instead. Unfortunately, after I received my bottle, I stumbled across the above-quoted Cordain paper, where the end of that quote says:

Many people take cod liver oil because it contains both omega-3 and vitamin D; however, it also contains pre-formed vitamin A that antagonizes the action of vitamin D. A very powerful and important commentary was recently published in the Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology examining this issue. We will present a more detailed review in a future issue, and we recommend getting your supplemental omega-3 from fish or krill oil, and NOT from cod liver oil.

Now, I do not believe Cordain is saying cod liver oil is bad for you, just that fish oil is preferable. With that said, I plan to wait till I have exhausted my bottle of cod liver oil. Now that I’ve been taking the cod liver oil for a few days, I must say it goes down very smoothly. The lemon flavoring covers up any sort of “fishy” taste, and burps are minimal. What I have been doing is taking 1 tablespoon in the morning, and 1 tablespoon at night. I keep my bottle in the refrigerator where the chill gives the oil an almost syrupy consistency. As I said, it goes down super smooth and tastes good. Once my bottle is done, I will probably switch over to the Finest Fish Oil for a round. As I come across more info about why Cordain is against cod liver oil, I will post it.

Are you taking an omega-3 supplement? Leave a comment and let me know what you are taking and how you like it. Have a great day!

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My New Omega-3 Supplement: Carlson Laboratories – Norwegian Cod Liver Oil

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My New Omega-3 Supplement: Carlson Laboratories – Norwegian Cod Liver Oil

Paleo Wannabe — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:45:21 +0000

Carlson Laboratories - Norwegian Cod Liver Oil

Based on a recommendation from Matt Metzgar, today I am purchasing a bottle of Carlson Laboratories – Norwegian Cod Liver Oil.

There is overwhelming scientific evidence that consumption of omega-3 fats is nothing but good for us. There is also overwhelming scientific evidence that the modern American diet contains a drastically different omega-3-to-omega-6 ratio than our paleo ancestors’ diet.

According to Loren Cordain’s research, the ratio during the paleo days was about 1-1. Today it is about 1-6. In order to get back to that 1-1 ratio, we need to supplement our omega-3 intake. This can include buying omega-3 infused eggs, eating grass fed meat (higher omega-3 content than grain fed), and taking a daily fish oil supplement.

My bottle should arrive in a couple days. It will then take probably around 2 weeks for me to feel any noticeable effect. I will keep you updated.

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Cod Liver Oil In Da House

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