What is Maca?Maca is a tuber that grows in the Andean plateaus of Peru, at an
altitude as high as 14,500 feet. It is the only food plant that is able to
survive this high elevation, full of the climactic challenges presented by an
oxygen poor environment, freezing wind and intensive sunlight. It has been used
by Peruvians, as far back as the Incas, for food as well as for fertility rights
and strengthening of warriors prior to battle and endurance sports. Since the
1960?s, however, Peruvian scientists have through research come to a greater
understanding of the science behind its medicinal and nutritional potency. This
has led to Maca?s growing, world wide acceptance as a supplemental and
alternative therapy for many conditions normally treated with pharmaceutical
drugs. How does Maca work?Maca is adaptogenic, therefore it responds to the
needs of the body into which it is absorbed according to the age and gender of
the individual. It stimulates the glands of the pituitary-hypothalamus axis to
produce needed hormones, thus its effect is not merely over reproductive
hormones but also over those secreted by the pancreas, adrenals and thyroid
glands as well. This is very important because very few natural products have
been proven to have a positive effect on hypothyroidism. Nutritional
SupplementMaca root is a nutritional powerhouse containing high amounts of amino
acids, beneficial complex carbohydrates, vitamins B1, B2, B12, C and E, numerous
minerals including calcium, iron, phosporus, zinc and magnesium. It also has
significant amounts of fatty acids such as linoleic, palmitic and oleic acids.
The presence of tannins, saponins and four alkaloids may also explain Maca?s
ability to regulate hormones.Hormonal RegulationThe sterols in Maca rather than
adding hormones to the system help the body to produce its own natural hormones
according to its needs. Maca has been shown to alleviate Premenstrual Syndrome,
perimenopause, menopause, and erectile dysfunction in men. It also increases
libido in both sexes, raises sperm count for men and enhances the ability to
conceive for women. It has even been used on young adults with ADD and ADHD
with positive results.EnergizerMaca?s positive effect on the adrenals accounts
for its good reputation as an energizer. Most athletic users of Maca report an
increase in both power and endurance during cardiovascular and resistance
exercise. It is known to reverse lethargy and studies show many patients
suffering from chronic fatigue have found some relief from their condition with
sustained daily use of the plant.Anti-DepressantWhat is most surprising about
Maca are its properties as an anti-depressant. Even though, working in the
holistic environment, I had heard about its potential in that area, I was
stunned when I experienced its power first hand. I had already been taking Maca
daily for energy and hormonal regulation. Upon doing a Whole Person Healing (a
3-day comprehensive holistic and medical work up) with Dr. Helen Ross at the
Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center, she prescribed that I double the dosage that I
was currently taking. Within 24 hours of making that change my depression was
gone, and I felt more emotionally equipped to handle the daily challenges of my
demanding job. It was a miraculous transformation that was immediately noticed
by myself and my co-workers. The same resilience that maca demonstrates in the
wild, is the same hardiness that it brings to the human organism; creating a
?can-do? feeling out of what would have been a ?can?t cope? circumstance. This
is part of the magical chemical signature of the plant. The reason for its
ability to regulate depression is not yet fully known, but scientists and
holistic physicians postulate that it could be related to both its hormone
balancing power and nutritional potency.Sources of MacaMaca is most accessible
for western users in either powdered or capsule form. The best source of Maca
comes from plants that have either been wild harvested or traditionally
cultivated (meaning organically and without pesticides) between the altitudes of
13 000 and 15 000 feet above sea level. Plants grown at lower altitudes have
been found to be nutritionally and medicinally inferior in lab analyses. It is
crucial to make sure that the powder is derived from sun or air dried plants and
not from those baked in an oven. Heat has been shown to significantly alter the
nutritional content of Maca. Also avoid irradiated sources. The germ count at
the high altitude at which the tuber grows is so low that such sterilization is
neither warranted nor beneficial. Maca powder can easily be purchased from the
internet or at a health food store. Online, I would recommend that you purchase
maca from www.rawfood.com or www.treeoflife.nu .Because Maca is actually a food
plant, and not an herb or isolated nutritional supplement, so negative effects
of taking the powder have not been reported. This aspect of Maca also makes it
possible to take Maca alone, (without food), if preferred.It is easy to see why
Maca was and is revered by ancient and modern Peruvians alike. Perhaps it is
just a matter of time before the rest of the world fully succumbs to the magic
of maca.Fadzo Chanakira is a freelance writer that divides her time between
Arizona and California, where she both lives and works. In addition to having
written holistic articles for print and the internet on a variety of topics, she
has a holistic business specializing in nutritional supplementation and truly
natural beauty products called Alchemy of Beauty. Her undergraduate studies
were in Kinesiology at Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. Fadzo
also authors a free bi-monthly e-newsletter called The Alchemical Beauty News.
She is currently working towards her Masters in Spiritual and Live Food
Nutrition with the College of Living Arts in Patagonia, AZ. She can be reached
through her website, http://www.alchemyofbeauty.com or through the Ezine author
contact email. - How hay fever occurs ? Anyone can develop an allergy (Hay
fever) to a common substance, but those who do usually have inherited the
tendency as a family trait. The sensitivity is developed after exposure to the
substance. During the seasons when plants are pollinating, everyone in the
vicinity is exposed. People with the tendency may develop sensitivity to any
one or more of the pollens, although certain pollens are more allergenic --
more likely to cause allergic reaction -- than others. Pollens that are light
enough to be windborne are the offenders for most hay fever sufferers. Heavier
pollens that are borne from plant to plant by bees and other insects can also be
allergens, but they cause trouble only when a person comes into direct contact
with the plant. Airborne pollens can penetrate anywhere, indoors and out, and
are most numerous at the height of the pollinating season for the particular
plant. What are the Effects? Sneezing, repeated and prolonged, is the most
common mark of the hay fever sufferer. The stuffy and watery nose described in
the word rhinitis is usually a chief feature, along with redness, swelling and
itching of the eyes; itching of the nose, throat and mouth; and itchy skin or
ear difficulties. Breathing difficulties at night due to obstruction of the
nose may interfere with sleep. These effects differ in degree according to the
individual, ranging from mild to severe. When severe, they are hard to bear,
reduce efficiency and may cause loss of time from work and school. Even more
serious may be the affects of complications of hay fever attacks repeated year
after year. Chronic sinusitus - inflammation of the sinus cavities - is one.
Affected people can also get headaches, ear problems, itchy skin, sleep
disturbance or asthma. The Seasons for Hay Fever Trees, grasses and weeds have
windborne pollen. According to sensitivity, the "hay fever season" for a
particular individual occurs when the plants that affect him or her pollinate.
Thus, in general, those sensitive to tree pollens (such as elm, maple, birch,
poplar and others) suffer in the early spring. Late spring and early summer is
the time for the grasses , which affect nearly half of all hay fever sufferers.
Weeds, such as ragweed, flourish and pollinate from mid-August to mid-fall. Of
people with hay fever, 75 per cent are sensitive to ragweed. But an individual
may react to one or more pollens in more than one of these groups, so that his
own "season" may be from early spring to the first frost. For that matter, a
person sensitive to dust, to dog dander, or to some other airborne material from
which he cannot easily escape may suffer all year round. Mold and fungus spores
(seeds), also airborne substances during the summer months, cause reactions in
many people. Frequently found around hay, straw and dead leaves, their growth
is encouraged by humid weather and places with poor ventilation -- damp
basements, for instance. Beneficial Foods and Nutritional Supplements for hay
fever Hay fever sufferers should try to include more of the following foods in
their everyday diet: Beta carotene rich foods, such as the red, orange and
yellow fruits and vegetables, are also rich in bioflavonoids and vitamin C. Hay
fever sufferers require greater amounts of these nutrients. Try to find good
quality food, organic if possible - the vitamin levels will be higher and it
will be free of synthetic pesticide residues. Dark green foods are also helpful
as they help to eliminate excess toxins in the body. They also contain large
amounts of beta carotene. Choose dark green leafy salads like watercress ;
vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, freshly picked nettles, green beans and
kale. Seaweeds are also beneficial due to their high mineral content. Supplement
your diet with spirulina, blue green algae, wheatgrass, or chlorella as well as
including these foods in your diet. Sprouted seeds and bean sprouts are also
very beneficial. Add to salads and soups. Garlic helps to reduce excess catarrh,
eat two raw cloves a day (have on toast or stir into food at the end of cooking)
or take a garlic supplement. Oats feed and nourish the nervous system and
contain significant quantities of B vitamins and minerals. P.S. These
supplements are good for allergies and also many kinds of illness and they will
keep your body healthy. However it will take a while and you have to be very
patient. If you want immideate relief from your hay fever and other allergies,
you can find out my amazing secret all natural remedies information in my book
" How to blast your allergies away forever !" About the Author Raymond
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himself of his hay fever and itchy skin using his original natural remedies.
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