Papaya Health benefits

The papaya is an amazingly rich source of the proteolytic enzymes. These are the chemicals
that enable the digestion of protein. Papain, which is the most important of these enzymes in
the papaya, is extracted and dried as a powder for use to aid the digestion, and it is often
used as a meat tenderizer, the enzyme partially breaking down the meat fibres - digesting
them in fact.

Many experts, such as Dr Lytton-Bernard, have claimed rejuvenating properties for papaya,
especially for the control of premature ageing. It may be that it works simply because a poor
digestion leaves the body without the correct nutrients. Those who find it almost impossible
to digest anything frequently find that papaya used regularly, either in tablet or juice form,
marks the turning point in the climb back to vitality and good health.

As a cleanser you can take a quarter pint (150ml) of papaya juice alternated each hour for
twelve hours by the same amount of cucumber or green bean juice. Papaya loses some of the
enzymes as it ripens, so if you have the choice select them green. They are easy to obtain in
most parts of America but are not found in British greengrocers very often. Fortunately there
has been a rapid expansion in the numbers of specialist shops providing for the needs of the
Indian and West Indian communities where papayas can be bought.

Papaya contains arginine which is known to be essential for male fertility and also carpain, an
enzyme thought to be good for the heart. Fibrin also occurs and this substance is not
commonly found in the plant kingdom; in man it forms part of the blood clotting process. The
papaya is an excellent source of vitamin C, with 82mg per 100g (4oz), and is rich in carotene.
After treatment with antibiotics the use of papaya juice will quickly assist the restoration of
the normal bacteria in the gut which will have been destroyed by the treatment. Papaya is
good for many digestive disorders and is excellent for improving poor digestion. It has also
been recommended as part of the treatment for cancer. Therapeutically it can often be
combined with pineapple juice in which there is another important enzyme. bromelain.

The skin of the papaya is a first class external treatment for skin wounds and places that do
not heal quickly. The pulp from the juicer can be used for this and as a poultice.

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Health Benefits of Papaya

TPapayas are a power fruit .Papaya is not only a delicious fruit to eat, it also contains abundant
health benefits and medicinal value. Papaya can be eaten as a fruit, a smoothie or even a
milkshake.

Papaya contains natural fiber, carotene, vitamin C and essential minerals. Papayas also contain
enzymes like arginine and carpain.

Arginine is essential for male fertility and carpain is considered to be good for the heart.

Papaya for the Skin

A papaya face pack can also be made using the fruit. Papaya is a product from nature which is
used in many skin lightening creams. Many of the lotions or creams which are used to make the
face lighter or fairer contain papaya as an ingredient. Papaya also helps in getting rid of acne
because when papaya is applied as a face pack it helps to open the pores. Papaya makes the
skin glow. Papaya contains the enzyme papain which helps to dissolve dead skin , thus imparting
a fresh and clean glow to the face.

Anti-oxidants in Papaya

Papaya is a fruit high in fiber which lowers cholesterol levels. Papaya contains antioxidants which
prevents the cholesterol from oxidizing. When cholesterol in the body gets oxidized, it can lead to
heart-attacks. The anti-oxidants in papaya also help in controlling premature ageing, which helps
to give a young look.

Some more health benefits of Papaya

• Papaya contains a high amount of potassium and the flesh of papaya is very high in
Vitamin A.

• Papaya seeds and leaves are useful in treating intestinal worms found in the body.

• Papaya helps prevent constipation and also aid in digestion. Papaya contains the protein
called papain which is a digestive enzyme that helps in natural digestion process.

• Papaya juice helps in alleviating infections of the colon by clearing away the infection,
pus and mucus. Regular consumption will help in improving the problem.

• The skin of papaya is excellent for treating skin wounds and places that do not heal
quickly.

• Papaya is low in calories and high in nutritive value hence it is an excellent food for those
on a diet.

• Regularly consuming papaya helps to relieve morning sickness and nausea.

• Papaya has anti-inflammatory properties and anti-cancerous properties. The anti-

inflammatory properties in papaya will help reduce pain for those suffering from arthritis,
edema and osteoporosis.

• Papaya is very good for those who frequently suffer from cold, cough or flu because
intake of papaya boosts the immune system. The high concentration of Vitamin C and
Vitamin A contained in papaya is very beneficial to strengthen the immune system.

• Papaya is also very good for the hair and helps in controlling dandruff. Papaya shampoos
are good for the hair and are available in many health stores.

• Raw papaya also helps in reducing menstrual irregularities for women. Papaya helps to
ease the condition by promoting natural flow of menstruation.

• Papaya cleans the stomach and studies have shown that papaya alone eaten for 3 to 4
days has a highly beneficial tonic effect upon the stomach and intestines.

All the parts of the papaya fruit are useful and beneficial. Right from the seeds to the papaya
leaves and the flesh of the fruit, all of it has some value. Both the inside and the outside of the
fruit can be utilized .Thus no part of the fruit is useless or goes as a waste

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 Thus, if love to eat to papaya, it is great because along with savouring the taste you are
also ingesting all the benefits associated with eating the fruit, which will result in good
health for you !

So, go ahead and eat plenty of those papayas!!

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Papaya
Deliciously sweet with musky undertones and a soft, butter-like
consistency, it is no wonder the papaya was reputably called the "fruit of
the angels" by Christopher Columbus. Once considered quite exotic, they
can now be found in markets throughout the year. Although there is a
slight seasonal peak in early summer and fall, papaya trees produce fruit
year round.

Papayas are spherical or pear-shaped fruits that can be as long as 20

inches. The ones commonly found in the market usually average about 7
inches and weigh about one pound. Their flesh is a rich orange color with
either yellow or pink hues. Inside the inner cavity of the fruit are black,
round seeds encased in a gelatinous-like substance. Papaya's seeds are
edible, although their peppery flavor is somewhat bitter. The fruit, as well
as the other parts of the papaya tree, contain papain, an enzyme that
helps digest proteins. This enzyme is especially concentrated in the fruit
when it is unripe. Papain is extracted to make digestive enzyme dietary
supplements and is also used as an ingredient in some chewing gums.

This chart graphically details the %DV that a serving of Papaya provides
for each of the nutrients of which it is a good, very good, or excellent
source according to our Food Rating System. Additional information about
the amount of these nutrients provided by Papaya can be found in
the Food Rating System Chart. A link that takes you to the In-Depth
Nutritional Profile for Papaya, featuring information over 80 nutrients, can
be found under the Food Rating System Chart.

• Health Benefits
• Description
• History
• How to Select and Store

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 • How to Enjoy
• Individual Concerns
• Nutritional Profile
• References

Health Benefits
Papayas offer not only the luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics,
but are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes, vitamin C
and flavonoids; the B vitamins, folate and pantothenic acid; and the
minerals, potassium and magnesium; and fiber. Together, these nutrients
promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also provide
protection against colon cancer. In addition, papaya contains the
digestive enzyme,papain, which is used like bromelain, a similar enzyme
found inpineapple, to treat sports injuries, other causes of trauma, and
allergies.

Protection Against Heart Disease

Papayas may be very helpful for the prevention ofatherosclerosis and

diabetic heart disease. Papayas are an excellent source of vitamin C as
well as a good source ofvitamin E and vitamin A (through their
concentration of pro-vitamin A carotenoid phytonutrients), three very
powerful antioxidants.

These nutrients help prevent the oxidation of cholesterol. Only when

cholesterol becomes oxidized is it able to stick to and build up in blood
vessel walls, forming dangerous plaques that can eventually cause heart
attacks or strokes. One way in which dietary vitamin E and vitamin C may
exert this effect is through their suggested association with a compound
called paraoxonase, an enzyme that inhibits LDL cholesterol and HDL
cholesterol oxidation.

Papayas are also a good source of fiber, which has been shown to lower
high cholesterol levels. The folic acid found in papayas is needed for the
conversion of a substance called homocysteine into benign amino acids
such as cysteine or methionine. If unconverted, homocysteine can directly
damage blood vessel walls and, if levels get too high, is considered a
significant risk factor for a heart attack or stroke.

Promotes Digestive Health

The nutrients in papaya have also been shown to be helpful in the

prevention of colon cancer. Papaya's fiber is able to bind to cancer-
causing toxins in the colon and keep them away from the healthy colon

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cells. In addition, papaya's folate, vitamin C, beta-carotene, and vitamin
E have each been associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer.

These nutrients provide synergistic protection for colon cells from free
radical damage to their DNA. Increasing your intake of these nutrients by
enjoying papaya is an especially good idea for individuals at risk of colon
cancer.

Anti-Inflammatory Effects

Papaya contains several unique protein-digesting enzymes

including papain and chymopapain. These enzymes have been shown to
help lower inflammation and to improve healing from burns. In addition,
the antioxidant nutrients found in papaya, including vitamin C, vitamin E,
and beta-carotene, are also very good at reducing inflammation. This may
explain why people with diseases that are worsened by inflammation,
such as asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, find that the
severity of their condition is reduced when they get more of these
nutrients.

Immune Support

Vitamin C and vitamin A, which is made in the body from the beta-
carotene in papaya, are both needed for the proper function of a healthy
immune system. Papaya may therefore be a healthy fruit choice for
preventing such illnesses as recurrent ear infections, colds and flu.

Protection against Macular Degeneration

Your mother may have told you carrots would keep your eyes bright as a
child, but as an adult, it looks like fruit is even more important for
keeping your sight. Data reported in a study published in the Archives of
Ophthalmology indicates that eating 3 or more servings of fruit per day
may lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the
primary cause of vision loss in older adults, by 36%, compared to persons
who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily. In this study, which
involved over 110,000 women and men, researchers evaluated the effect
of study participants' consumption of fruits; vegetables; the antioxidant
vitamins A, C, and E; and carotenoids on the development of early ARMD
or neovascular ARMD, a more severe form of the illness associated with
vision loss. While, surprisingly, intakes of vegetables, antioxidant vitamins
and carotenoids were not strongly related to incidence of either form of
ARMD, fruit intake was definitely protective against the severe form of
this vision-destroying disease. Three servings of fruit may sound like a lot
to eat each day, but papaya can help you reach this goal. Add slices of
fresh papaya to your morning cereal, lunch time yogurt or green salads.

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Cut a papaya in half and fill with cottage cheese, crab, shrimp or tuna
salad. For an elegant meal, place slices of fresh papaya over any broiled
fish.

Protection against Rheumatoid Arthritis

While one study suggests that high doses of supplemental vitamin C

makes osteoarthritis, a type of degenerative arthritis that occurs with
aging, worse in laboratory animals, another indicates that vitamin C-rich
foods, such as papaya, provide humans with protection against
inflammatory polyarthritis, a form of rheumatoid arthritis involving two or
more joints.

The findings, presented in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseaseswere

drawn from a study of more than 20,000 subjects and focused on
subjects who developed inflammatory polyarthritis and similar subjects
who remained arthritis-free during the follow-up period. Subjects who
consumed the lowest amounts of vitamin C-rich foods were more than
three times more likely to develop arthritis than those who consumed the
highest amounts.

Promote Lung Health

If you or someone you love is a smoker, or if you are frequently exposed

to secondhand smoke, then making vitamin A-rich foods, such as papaya,
part of your healthy way of eating may save your life, suggests research
conducted at Kansas State University.

While studying the relationship between vitamin A, lung inflammation,

and emphysema, Richard Baybutt, associate professor of nutrition at
Kansas State, made a surprising discovery: a common carcinogen in
cigarette smoke, benzo(a)pyrene, induces vitamin A deficiency.

Baybutt's earlier research had shown that laboratory animals fed a

vitamin A-deficient diet developed emphysema. His latest animal studies
indicate that not only does the benzo(a)pyrene in cigarette smoke cause
vitamin A deficiency, but that a diet rich in vitamin A can help counter this
effect, thus greatly reducing emphysema.

Baybutt believes vitamin A's protective effects may help explain why
some smokers do not develop emphysema. "There are a lot of people who
live to be 90 years old and are smokers," he said. "Why? Probably
because of their diet…The implications are that those who start smoking
at an early age are more likely to become vitamin A deficient and develop
complications associated with cancer and emphysema. And if they have a
poor diet, forget it." If you or someone you love smokes, or if your work

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necessitates exposure to second hand smoke, protect yourself by making
sure that at least one of the World's Healthiest Foods that are rich in
vitamin A, such as papaya, is a daily part of your healthy way of eating.

Papaya and Green Tea Team Up to Prevent Prostate Cancer

Choosing to regularly eat lycopene-rich fruits, such as papaya,and drink

green tea may greatly reduce a man's risk of developing prostate cancer,
suggests research published theAsia Pacific Journal of Clinical
Nutrition (Jian L, Lee AH, et al.)

In this case-control study involving 130 prostate cancer patients and 274
hospital controls, men drinking the most green tea were found to have an
86% reduced risk of prostate cancer compared, to those drinking the
least.

A similar inverse association was found between the men's consumption

of lycopene-rich fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, apricots, pink
grapefruit, watermelon, papaya, and guava. Men who most frequently
enjoyed these foods were 82% less likely to have prostate cancer
compared to those consuming the least lycopene-rich foods.

Regular consumption of both green tea and foods rich in lycopene

resulted in a synergistic protective effect, stronger than the protection
afforded by either, the researchers also noted.

Practical Tips: Get in the habit of drinking green tea and eating lycopene-
rich foods.

• Take a quart of iced green tea to work and sip throughout the day
or take it to the gym to provide prostate protection while
replenishing fluids after your workout.
• Pack a ziploc bag of apricots and almonds in your briefcase or gym
bag for a handy snack.
• Start your breakfast with a half grapefruit or a glass of papaya or
guava juice.
• Add papaya to any smoothie or fruit salad or use as a delectable
garnish for fish.
• For a delicious summer lunch, cut a papaya in half, scoop out the
seeds, sprinkle with lime juice and top with cottage cheese, a fresh
mint leaf, and roasted almonds.
• Begin lunch or dinner with some spicy tomato juice on the rocks
with a twist of lime. Snack on tomato crostini: in the oven, toast
whole wheat bread till crusty, then top with tomato sauce, herbs, a
little grated cheese, and reheat until the cheese melts.

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 • Top whole wheat pasta with olive oil, pine nuts, feta cheese and a
rich tomato sauce for lunch or dinner.

Description
Papayas are fruits that remind us of the tropics, the regions of the world
in which they are grown. Once considered an exotic fruit, papayas' rise in
popularity has made them much more available.

Papayas are spherical or pear-shaped fruits that can be as long as 20

inches. The ones commonly found in the market usually average about 7
inches and weigh about one pound. Their flesh is a rich orange color with
either yellow or pink hues.

Papaya has a wonderfully soft, butter-like consistency and a deliciously

sweet, musky taste. Inside the inner cavity of the fruit are black, round
seeds encased in a gelatinous-like substance. Papaya's seeds are edible,
although their peppery flavor is somewhat bitter.

The fruit, as well as the other parts of the papaya tree, containpapain, an
enzyme that helps digest proteins. This enzyme is especially concentrated
in the fruit when it is unripe. Papain is extracted to make digestive
enzyme dietary supplements and is also used as an ingredient in some
chewing gums.

History
Papayas, native to Central America, have been long revered by the Latin
American Indians. Spanish and Portuguese explorers brought papayas to
many other subtropical lands to which they journeyed including India, the
Philippines, and parts of Africa.

This revered tropical fruit was reputably called "the fruit of the angels" by
Christopher Columbus. In the 20th century, papayas were brought to the
United States and have been cultivated in Hawaii, the major U.S.
producer since the 1920s. Today, the largest commercial producers of
papayas include the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

How to Select and Store

If you want to eat them within a day of purchase, choose papayas that
have reddish-orange skin and are slightly soft to the touch. Those that
have patches of yellow color will take a few more days to ripen.

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Papayas that are totally green or overly hard should not be purchased,
unless you are planning on cooking them, or unless you want to use
green papayas in a cold dish like an Asian salad, as their flesh will not
develop its characteristic sweet juicy flavor.

While a few black spots on the surface will not affect the papaya's taste,
avoid those that are bruised or overly soft. Papayas are more available
during the summer and fall; however, you can usually purchase them
throughout the year.

Papayas that are partially yellow should be left at room temperature

where they will ripen in a few days. If you want to speed this process,
place them in a paper bag with a banana. Ripe papayas should be stored
in the refrigerator and consumed within one or two days, so you can
enjoy their maximum flavor.

For the most antioxidants, eat papaya fully ripened:

Research conducted at the University of Innsbruck in Austria suggests

that as fruits fully ripen, almost to the point of spoilage, their antioxidant
levels actually increase.

Key to the process is the change in color that occurs as fruits ripen, a
similar process to that seen in the fall when leaves turn from green to red
to yellow to brown— a color change caused by the breakdown and
disappearance of chlorophyll, which gives leaves and fruits their green
color.

Until now, no one really knew what happened to chlorophyll during this
process, but lead researcher, Bernard Kräutler, and his team, working
together with botanists over the past several years, has identified the first
decomposition products in leaves: colorless, polar NCCs (nonfluorescing
chlorophyll catabolytes), that contain four pyrrole rings - like chlorophyll
and heme.

After examining apples and pears, the scientists discovered that NCCs
replace the chlorophyll not only in the leaves of fruit trees, but in their
very ripe fruits, especially in the peel and flesh immediately below it.

"When chlorophyll is released from its protein complexes in the

decomposition process, it has a phototoxic effect: when irradiated with
light, it absorbs energy and can transfer it to other substances. For
example, it can transform oxygen into a highly reactive, destructive
form," report the researchers. However, NCCs have just the opposite
effect. Extremely powerful antioxidants, they play an important protective
role for the plant, and when consumed as part of the human diet, NCCs

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deliver the same potent antioxidant protection within our bodies. . Angew
Chem Int Ed Engl. 2007 Nov 19;46(45):8699-8702.

How to Enjoy
Tips for Preparing Papaya:

Papayas can be used many different ways. They can be eaten as is,
added to a fruit salad or to a host of different recipes.

One of the easiest (and most delightful) ways to eat papaya is to eat it
just like a melon. After washing the fruit, cut it lengthwise, scoop out the
seeds and then eat it with a spoon. For a little extra zest, you can
squeeze lemon or lime juice on top.

To cut papaya into smaller pieces for fruit salad or recipes, first peel it
with a paring knife and then cut into desire size and shape. You can also
use a melon baller to scoop out the fruit of a halved papaya. If you are
adding it to a fruit salad, you should do so just before serving as it tends
to cause the other fruits to become very soft.

While most people discard the big black seeds, they are actually edible
and have a delightful peppery flavor. They can be chewed whole or
blended into a creamy salad dressing, giving it a peppery flavor.

A Few Quick Serving Ideas:

Mix diced papaya, cilantro, jalapeno peppers and ginger together to make
a unique salsa that goes great with shrimp, scallops and halibut.

Sprinkle papaya with fresh lime juice and enjoy as is.

Slice a small papaya lengthwise and fill with fruit salad.

In a blender, combine papaya, strawberries and yogurt for a cold soup

treat.

Individual Concerns
Papayas and Latex Allergy

Like avocados and bananas, papayas contain substances called chitinases

that are associated with the latex-fruit allergy syndrome. There is strong
evidence of the cross-reaction between latex and these foods. If you have
a latex allergy, you may very likely be allergic to these foods as well.

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Processing the fruit with ethylene gas increases these enzymes; organic
produce not treated with gas will have fewer allergy-causing compounds.
In addition, cooking the food may deactivate the enzymes.

Nutritional Profile
Papaya is an excellent source of vitamin C. It is a very good source
of folate and potassium. In addition, it is a good source of dietary
fiber, vitamin E, vitamin A and vitamin K.

For an in-depth nutritional profile click here: Papaya.

In-Depth Nutritional Profile

In addition to the nutrients highlighted in our ratings chart, an in-depth

nutritional profile for Papaya is also available. This profile includes
information on a full array of nutrients, including carbohydrates, sugar,
soluble and insoluble fiber, sodium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino
acids and more.

Introduction to Food Rating System Chart

In order to better help you identify foods that feature a high

concentration of nutrients for the calories they contain, we created a Food
Rating System. This system allows us to highlight the foods that are
especially rich in particular nutrients. The following chart shows the
nutrients for which this food is either an excellent, very good, or good
source (below the chart you will find a table that explains these
qualifications). If a nutrient is not listed in the chart, it does not
necessarily mean that the food doesn't contain it. It simply means that
the nutrient is not provided in a sufficient amount or concentration to
meet our rating criteria. (To view this food's in-depth nutritional profile
that includes values for dozens of nutrients - not just the ones rated as
excellent, very good, or good - please use the link below the chart.) To
read this chart accurately, you'll need to glance up in the top left corner
where you will find the name of the food and the serving size we used to
calculate the food's nutrient composition. This serving size will tell you
how much of the food you need to eat to obtain the amount of nutrients
found in the chart. Now, returning to the chart itself, you can look next to
the nutrient name in order to find the nutrient amount it offers, the
percent Daily Value (DV%) that this amount represents, the nutrient
density that we calculated for this food and nutrient, and the rating we
established in our rating system. For most of our nutrient ratings, we
adopted the government standards for food labeling that are found in the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration's "Reference Values for Nutrition

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Labeling." Read more background information and details of our rating
system.
Papaya
1.00 each
304.00 grams
118.56 calories

DV Nutrient World's Healthiest

Nutrient Amount (%) Density Foods Rating

vitamin C 187.87 mg 313.1 47.5 excellent

folate 115.52 mcg 28.9 4.4 very good

potassium 781.28 mg 22.3 3.4 very good

dietary fiber 5.47 g 21.9 3.3 good

vitamin A 863.36 IU 17.3 2.6 good

vitamin E 3.40 mg 17.0 2.6 good

vitamin K 7.90 mcg 9.9 1.5 good

World's Healthiest
Foods Rating Rule
excellent DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10%
very good DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5%
good DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5%

In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Papaya

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Food Value

Papaya is regarded as a wholesome fruit. The daily requirements of

some of the essential nutrients like proteins, mineral and vitamins can
be met from this fruit. The vitamin C contents in papaya increases as
the maturity progresses. Its carbohydrate content is mainly of invert
sugar which is a form of predigested food.

Papaya*
Food Value Minerals and Vitamins

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Moisture - 90.8% Calcium - 17 mg
Protein - 0.6% Phosphorus - 13 mg
Fat - 0.1% Iron - 0.5 mg
Minerals - 0.5% Vitamin C - 57 mg
Carbohydrates - 7.2%
Small amount of Vitamin B Complex
Fibre - 0.8%
* Value per 100 gm's edible portion Calorific Value - 32

Natural Benefits and Curative Properties of Papaya

The papaya has remarkable medicinal virtues which were fully

recognized even in ancient times. It is not only one of the most easily
digested fruits, but it also aids the digestion of other foods. Ripe
papaya is excellent tonic for growing children, for pregnant women and
nursing mothers. It is an energy giving food.

• Digestive Aid :- Modern scientific investigations into the

properties of the papaya have confirmed many of the ancient
beliefs in its virtues. The most important of these virtues is the
discovery of a proteindigesting enzyme in the milky juice or
latex, which is carried in a network of vessels throughout the
plant. The enzyme is similar to pepsin in its digestive action and
is reputed to be so powerful that it can digest 200 times its own
weight in protein. Its effect is to assist the body's own enzymes
in assimilating the maximum nutritional value from food to
provide energy and body building materials.
• Intestinal Disorders :- Papain in the raw papaya is highly
beneficial in the deficiency of gastric juice, excess of unhealthy
mucus in the stomach, in dyspepsia and intestinal irritation. The
ripe fruit, if eaten regularly, corrects habitual constipation,
bleeding piles and chronic diarrhea. The juice of the papaya
seeds is also useful in dyspepsia and bleeding piles.
• Roundworms :- The digestive enzyme, papain in the milky
juice of the unripe papaya is powerful anthelmintic for (i.e. which
has the power to destroy) roundworms. A tablespoonful of the
fresh juice and equal quantity of honey should be mixed with
three to four tablespoonful of hot water and taken as a dose by
an adult. This dose should be followed two hours later by a dose
of 30 to 60 ml. of castor oil mixed in 250-375 ml. of luke warm
milk. This treatment should be repeated for two days, if
necessary. For children of 7 to 10 years, half the above doses
should be given. For children under three years. a teaspoonful is

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 sufficient.
Papaya seeds are also useful for this purpose, they are rich in a
substance called caricin which is a very effective medicine for
expelling roundworms. The alkaloid carpaine found in the leaves
has also the power to destroy or expel intestinal worms. They
are given with honey.
• Skin Disorders :- The juice of the raw papaya, being an
irritant, is useful in several skin disorders. It is applied with
beneficial results to swellings to prevent pus formation or
suppuration and to corns, warts, pimples horn, an excrescence
or an abnormal outgrowth of the skin and other skin diseases.
The juice as a cosmetic, removes freckles or brown spots due to
exposure to sunlight and makes the skin smooth and delicate. A
paste of the papaya seeds is applied in skin diseases like
ringworm.
• Menstrual Irregularities :- The unripe papaya helps the
contraction of the muscle fibres of the womb and is thus
beneficial in securing proper menstrual flow. It is especially
helpful in case of cessation of menstruation due to exposure to
the cold or due to fright in young unmarried girls.
• Cirrhosis of the liver :- Black seeds of papaya are highly
beneficial in the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver caused by
alcoholism, malnutrition etc. A tablespoonful of juice obtained by
grinding the seeds, mixed with ten drops of fresh lime juice,
should be gIVen once or twice daily for about a month as a
medicine for this diseases.
• Throat Disorders :- Fresh juice of raw papaya mixed with
honey can be applied with beneficial results over inflamed tonsils
for diphtheria and other throat disorders. It dissolves the
membrane and prevents infection from spreading.
• Spleen Enlargement :- Ripe papaya is highly valuable in
enlargement of the spleen. The fruit should be skimi.ed, cut into
pieces and immersed in vinegar for a week. About 20 grams of
the fruit thus preserved should be consumed twice with meals in
the treatment of this disease.4 Slices of peeled raw fruit with
cumin seeds and pepper can also be used once daily to cure
enlargement of the spleen due to malaria.

Uses

Papaya is used in a variety of ways. The ripe fresh fruits are eaten
throughout the tropics for breakfast and dessert, and in fruit salads.
They are used for making soft drinks, jams and icecream flavoring.

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They are also canned in syrup. Unripe fruits are generally taken as a
vegetable.

Papain, prepared from the dried latex of immature fruits is used in

meat-tenderizing preparation, manufacture of chewinggum, in
cosmetics and as a drug for digestive ailments.

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Health Benefits of Papaya

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Papayas is a pear shaped tropical fruit and than be as long as 7 to 20 inches. This fruit is
available in the market throughout the year, but most abundant during the summer.

Nutritive values : Per 100 gm.

• Vitamin A : 1,750 I.U
• Vitamin C : 56 mg.
• Calcium : 20 mg.
• Phosphorus : 16 mg.
• Potassium : 470 mg.
• Carbohydrates : 10 gm
• Calories : 39
• Also contains Vitamin E and K
Health Benefits of Papaya :
• Papaya contains the digestive enzyme papain that is why it is valuable for aiding
digestion.
• The ripe fruit is easily digestible and prevents constipation.
• It is shown in a study that this fruit
• when taken alone for 3 days has a beneficial tonic effect in the stomach and
intestines.
• Papaya juice helps in relieving infections of the colon and can help break down pus
and mucus.
• May help prevent cancer in organs and glands with epithelial tissue (ripe papaya).
• Prevents nausea (includes morning sickness and motion sickness). Taken 230cc. Of
papaya juice or pineapple juice.
• Slices of green fruits rubbed over meat and boiled with tough meat, make the meat
more tender.

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 • The seeds are antihelmintic, for expelling worms and they are given with honey.
Chew and swallow two teaspoonful of seeds after each principal meal (three times a
day).
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Papaya Sweet Answer to our Well Being and Health

Just recently I came across

an eye opening book by Barry Thomson “Join Our Escape From
Death Row-Cancer Jail”, where he in a most genuine and
generous ways shares valuable information and his knowledge
in effective fight against cancer and ill health. Among other
very interesting information I red about simple but wonderful
papaya and its healing properties. One chapter in this book
awoke in me more desire to learn and research as much as I
possibly could as on a professional level I deal with people
suffering many different health issues and aliments who look
for alternative ways to help them. I would love to share what I
know as I believe it can make difference in everyday life of
many others. I am also hoping that this will prompt other
people to share their knowledge about improving our general
well being and health.

Papaya, Paw Paw, Papaw, Tree Melon

(botanical name Carica Papaya), it has
oblong shape, normally greenish yellow,
yellow or orange color. It is a large tree
plant fruit usually reaching 2.5kg. It has
bitter sweet taste and comes from tropical

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places with higher humidity, native to Mexico, countries of
Central America, Thailand, Africa and Asia and growing well in
Australia.

Papaya Health Benefits

Paw Paw how we call it here in Australia is these days plentiful

all year round in most of the countries. The parts that are used
medicinally are fruit, seeds, stems and leaves. I did look
around and found out you can buy paw paw in all forms, in a
form of fermented papaya, herbal teas even tablets and of
course plenty of the fresh fruit, which can be eaten as it is or
in a form of juice. So you ask what are these awesome healing
properties of paw paw? Well where do I start? Papaya fruit is
and excellent source of dietary fiber, folate, vitamin A, C and
E. It also contains small amount of calcium, iron, riboflavin,
thiamine and niacine. It is also very rich in antioxidant
nutrients flavonoids and carotenes, very high in vitamin C plus
A, and low in calories and sodium.

Paw paw is rich in enzymes called papain and chymopapain

which helps with the digestion, particularly it breaks down the
proteins from the food we eat into amino acids. The latest
research shows that amino acids are responsible for all what is
happening in our organism, basically for what is happening in
every chemical reaction as well as our mental and physical
health. As we age we produce less of the digestive enzymes in
our stomach and pancreas, which leads to ineffective digestion
of proteins. Due to this we end up with excess amount of
undigested protein, which leads to overgrowth of the bad
bacteria in our gastrointestinal system and not enough of
amino acids to perform all important chemical reactions. We
can say that good quality protein is absolutely essential for our
healthy being. This is where the papaya enzymes can be very
beneficial.

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The papain enzymes are produced in the skinny peel of paw
paw. The combination of these enzymes repels insect during
the ripening, without this protection paw paw fruit would not
survive. Eating paw paw after a meal makes for better
digestion, prevents bloating and chronic indigestion. It can also
lower the inflammation in the body, alleviates the pain and
edema caused by sport injuries. Because of its anti-
inflammatory properties papaya can relieve the severity of
Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Because of its high
antioxidant content, papaya can prevent cholesterol oxidation
and can be use in a preventative treatments against
atherosclerosis, strokes, heart attacks and diabetic heart
disease.

In a everyday health papaya works magic on strengthening

the immune system preventing the recurrent colds and flu.
After treatment with antibiotics eating paw paw or drinking its
juice replenishes the good intestinal bacteria, which was
destroyed by the antibiotic treatment. The latest good news
from eating paw paw comes down once again to papain the
enzyme which I talked about, it was found to destroy intestinal
parasites. Papain is proteolitic enzyme, which means that it
digests inert (non-living) proteins. Intestinal parasites are
largely protein, the papain attacks it and causes parasite to
die. Also, home applications of leaf and bark papaya extract is
used to deal with mouth gums and toothaches which is being
effectively practised in many cultures around the world.

Papaya Research and Products

Papain is also being studied for relief of cancer therapy side

effects, especially relieving side effects such as difficulty
swallowing and mouth sores after radiation and chemotherapy
as well as boosting up the immune system and helping body to
fight the cancer. I am big fan of the products made by
Rochway, Australian company (for more information
visit rochway.com.au) as they use organically grown papaya,
producing among other products, product called Papaya35,
fermented papaya enzymes. They also produce Blueberry and

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PawPaw probiotic Punch, which has very strong antioxidant
properties that protects against free radicals. Free radicals
contribute largely in many diseases such as diabetes,
Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and cancer. Rochway products are
99% sugar free which makes them suitable for people
suffering diabetes as well. As you can see there is plenty we
can benefit from this simple fruit, more and more research is
being done and I can’t wait to hear more about it.

For references and more on the current studies you can look
up PubMed Gov. ( search www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ ) as
for the products there are few available on the market. I am
sure if you look around you will be able to find many available
or simply stick with the fresh fruit. However if you are looking
or hoping for more therapeutic effect of eating papaya, you
need to be aware the unripened papaya (still green papaya)
contains far more of the proteolytic enzymes papain and
chymopapain than ripened papaya which we commonly eat.
You can also juice the leaves and stems but be prepared for
the vile taste of it …. you can’t naturally like its taste nor does
the cancer cells.

Summary of Healing Properties of Papaya

• Increases quality of proteins in whole organism.

• Revitalize the human body and maintain energy and vitality.
• Encourages the renewal of muscle tissue.
• Supports cardiovascular system.
• Boosts up the immune system.
• Helps with the digestive system, by breaking down the proteins and
supporting production of digestive enzymes.
• Papaya can be use also externally as a treatment for skin wounds that
don’t heal quickly, for this you can use papaya peel or ointments made
out of papaya.
• Prevents the cataract formation.
• Due to high vitamin A, it lowers the risk of emphysema in smokers and
passive smokers.
• Alleviates inflammation.
• Helps with the nausea and constipation.

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 • Can benefit people suffering colon cancer and other forms of cancers
and aliments of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems.

I would absolutely love new info on papaya and I would love to

hear from any one who used it to improve their health.

http://www.traditionaloven.com/articles/124/papaya-sweet-pawpaw-answer-to-well-
being-and-health

Papaya - A Powerhouse of Nutrients!

The health benefits of fruits and vegetables can not be equated to that promised by nutritional
pills and supplements. Nutrition experts advocate generous intake of fruits for optimum health
as these food items are loaded with all the benefits. Fruits are goldmine of vitamins, minerals
and fibre and are ideal to consume at least 4-5 servings in a day. Since they are in the natural
form, account for largest part of water and 100% bad cholesterol free, it’s much easier for the
body to process and absorb the vitamins and minerals from the fresh fruit.

Yellow and orange fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of antioxidants such as
vitamin C as well as carotenoids and bioflavonoids, two classes of phytochemicals that
scientists are studying extensively for their health-promoting potential. In addition, a new
scientific base is emerging to support a protective role for this group of fruits and vegetables
in prevention of cataract formation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diverticulosis, and
possibly, hypertension.

“Papaya” is recommended to be one such pick from the group of Yellow and orange fruits,
which promises abundant health benefits. It is a melon like fruit with yellow- orange flesh with
dozens of small black seeds enclosed in skin that ranges in color from green to orange. Papaya
has high nutritional benefits. It is rich in Anti-oxidants, the B vitamins, folate and pantothenic
acid; and the minerals, potassium and magnesium; and fiber. Together, “these nutrients
promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon
cancer.” In addition, papaya contains the digestive enzyme, papain, which is used like
bromelain, a similar enzyme found in pineapple, to treat sports injuries, other causes of
trauma, and allergies. Vitamin C and vitamin A, which is made in the body from the beta-
carotene in papaya, are both needed for the proper function of a healthy immune system.
Papaya may therefore be a healthy fruit choice for preventing such illnesses as recurrent ear
infections, colds and flu.

This highly loved tropical fruit was reputably called “The Fruit of the Angels” by Christopher
Columbus. In the 20th century, papayas were brought to the United States and have been
cultivated in Hawaii, the major U.S. producer since the 1920s. Today, the largest commercial
producers of papayas include the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Gluten refers to a group of proteins that are difficult for humans to digest. One group of
proteins called gliadin is thought to do most of the damage to the intestinal lining. Glutenins
are another group of proteins found in gluten and thought to be associated with autoimmune
skin diseases and asthma. Gluten proteins are extremely resistant to intestinal digestion,
despite grinding, cooking, processing and digestion.

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Nutritive value of Papaya : Per 100 gm.

• VITAMINS

o Vitamin A : 1,750 I.U

o Vitamin B : Thiamine 0.03 mg.
o Riboflavin : 0.04 mg.
o Niacin : 0.3 mg.
o Vitamin C : 56 mg.
o Also contains Vitamin E and K.

• MINERALS

o Calcium : 20 mg.
o Iron : 0.3 mg.
o Phosphorus: 16 mg.
o Potassium : 470 mg.

• FAT : 0.1 gm.

• CAROHYDRATES : 10gm.
• PROTEIN : 0.6gm.
• CALORIES : 39

Reported Health Benefits of Papaya

• Papaya contains the digestive enzyme papain and therefore valuable for aiding
digestion.
• The unique protein-digesting enzymes; papain and chymopapain have been shown to
help lower inflammation and to improve healing from burns in addition to helping in
digestion of proteins. The antioxidant nutrients found in papaya, including vitamin C,
vitamin E, and beta-carotene, are also very good at reducing inflammation.
• The ripe fruit is easily digestible and prevents constipation.
• Case studies indicate that this food taken alone for two or three days has a highly
beneficial tonic effect upon the stomach and intestines.

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 • The juice of the papaya aids in relieving infections of the colon and has a tendency to
break down pus and mucus reached by the juice.
• May help prevent cancer in organs and glands with epithelial tissue (ripe papaya).
Papaya’s fiber is able to bind to cancer-causing toxins in the colon and keep them
away from the healthy colon cells. In addition, papaya’s folate, vitamin C, beta-
carotene, and vitamin E have each been associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer
• Prevents nausea (includes morning sickness and motion sickness)
• The seeds are antihelmintic, for expelling worms and they are given with honey. Chew
and swallow two teaspoonfuls of seeds after each principal meal (three times a day).
• Papayas may be very helpful for the prevention of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart
disease. Papayas are an excellent source of vitamin C as well as a good source of
vitamin E and vitamin A (through their concentration of pro-vitamin A carotenoid
phytonutrients), three very powerful antioxidants.
• Papayas are also a good source of fiber, which has been shown to lower high
cholesterol levels.

http://www.gurumaa.com/content/papaya-a-powerhouse-of-nutrients.html

Papayas - Health Benefits - Facts -

How to Grow
lso known botanically as Carica papaya, this well-known fruit is native to South
America and is currently grown in several regions with tropical and sub-tropical
climates.

Its names vary depending on the geographical region, being called, for example, tree
melon in Brazil or Paw Paw in certain American zones.

Papaya trees are truly astonishing, growing up to 10 meters in height, with a single,
slender stem, and sprouting a set of leaves and fruits in the top part of the plant.

Papaya leaves are also large, measuring on average 62cm in diameter.

Papaya plants come in three genders: male, female and bisexual, and their flowers
are different, with male flowers being made by several small blooms, while females
have one big bloom.

A sliced papaya: a powerhouse of Vitamins A,C and E

Fruits usually weigh from one to twenty pounds, measuring 20-40cm in length, and
about 12-32cm in width.

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Papaya trees are relatively easy to grow, especially in tropical climates, and while
they require lots of fertilizing and water, fruits contain so many seeds it's usually
possible to grow an entire cultivation from just one single papaya.

These wonderful fruits are praised by nutritionists for the high content in different
kinds of vitamins, both hydrosoluble and liposoluble, such as vitamin A, C and E.

Papayas also contain several carotenoids, flavonoids, folates and trace minerals that
react synergistically to provide DNA-protecting effects, which are directly linked to
decreased risks of developing cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

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Papaya Skin Care

by author Harald W. Tietze

Perk up your skin and eliminate the day’s worries with papaya. It’s beneficial for skin care and repair. You can use
papaya to treat or eliminate old dead skin cells, dandruff and other skin disorders and even to reduce the signs of
premature aging. The following recipes will show you how.

Acne: Apply a mask using the fleshy side of a green papaya skin on the acne. A papaya diet supports the
treatment internally. Apply a mask of pickled grated papaya in vinegar once a week. Dilute papaya vinegar with
water in a one to 10 ratio and use it as a skin cleanser. Treat stubborn areas with undiluted papaya vinegar and
papaya oil.

Age spots: Place the fleshy side of the skin from a mature green papaya onto the age spots until the spots fade.

Dandruff: Shampoo hair with diluted papaya vinegar mixed with lemon juice and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse the
hair with diluted papaya vinegar. Papaya hair shampoos are also available in health food stores.

Skin with enlarged pores: Washings or compresses with diluted papaya vinegar.

Skin, rough: Native Americans rub rough skin with the fleshy side of the skin from a ripe papaya.

Skin, unclear: For deep skin cleansing, apply a papaya mask followed by an application of papaya vinegar weekly,
diluted with water in a one to 10 ratio.

Skin, hard: Repeatedly apply squeezed leaves or the fleshy side of the skin from a green fruit. For hard skin on the
foot, use papaya vinegar in foot baths.

Sunspots: Apply the fleshy side of the skin from a green fruit to the spots. Also apply papaya vinegar to the spots.

Wrinkles: Old skin cells make wrinkles deeper. Use a papaya powder (sold in health food stores as "Paw-Paw
Condiment") face mask to reduce old dead skin cells and to make the skin smoother. Apply the fleshy side of the
skin from a green papaya.

In rare cases and with long-term application, highly concentrated papaya could cause sensitivity and skin irritation.

Papaya Vinegar

Cut the fruit (with the skin) into thin slices. Fill two-thirds of a glass jar with the papaya. Pour in apple cider vinegar
until the papaya is well covered. Let mature for four weeks. Strain out the papaya and the vinegar is ready to use.

Papaya Oil

Cut the skin or leaves of a papaya into small pieces and place them into a pot (do not use an aluminum pot). Add
enough extra-virgin olive oil to cover all the pieces. Simmer the oil for five minutes, then store the oil and plant
parts in a cool place. After two days, extract the oil by squeezing the plant parts in a towel.

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Skin Cleanser

3 Tbsp (45 mL) pure honey

1/2 tsp (2 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp (2 mL) wheat germ oil
1 tsp (5 mL) papaya juice

Mix the ingredients together. Wash the skin with warm water. Gently massage the cleanser onto moist skin, then
rinse well with water. Apply twice daily.

Skin Toner

2 tsp (10 mL) papaya vinegar

1/4 cup (60 mL) rose water
4 tsp (20 mL) lavender water

Mix the ingredients together. Use twice daily.

Moisturizing Oil

2 Tbsp (30 mL) papaya oil

4 tsp (20 mL) calendula oil
1 tsp (5 mL) almond oil
1 tsp (5 mL) rosehip oil

Mix the ingredients together. Gently massage into the skin twice daily.

Papaya Fruit Mask

1 tsp (5 mL) pure honey

1 egg
1 tsp (5 mL) cream
1 tsp (5 mL) papaya oil

Mix the ingredients together and apply to well-cleansed skin. Leave the mask on for 10 to 15 minutes. Thoroughly
rinse the skin with warm water, apply papaya skin toner and then papaya moisturizing oil.

Bathing With Papaya

For these recipes, mix all the ingredients together. Add the oils to the bath water after filling the tub to prevent the
essential oils from evaporating.

Relaxing Bath

1/2 (125 mL) papaya vinegar

1 tsp (5 mL) papaya oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops cedarwood essential oil

This is a good anti-stress bath and it nourishes the skin at the same time.

Pain-Relieving Bath

1/2 cup (125 mL) papaya vinegar

1 tsp (5 mL) papaya oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops rosemary essential oil

This bath is also excellent for muscle relaxation.

Refreshing Bath

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1/2 cup (125 mL) papaya vinegar
1 tsp (5 mL) papaya oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops orange essential oil

This bath will leave you invigorated and refreshed.

Treat yourself to an exotic fruit facial or papaya bath experience–you’ll never go back to the drugstore variety!

Excerpted from Papaya The Healing Fruit by Harald W. Tietze, number 14 in the alive Natural Health Guide series.
Available at your health food store or through alive books (1-800-663-6580).

Source: alive #216, October 2000

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snow shovel. Why not extend that same care to your skin?
Your New Beau-Tea Secret
Green tea is best known as a healthy drink, a wise alternative to coffee, and a superb choice for the daily dieter.
You know it as a "power tea.

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In the rush of daily life, the ritual of the spa flourishes. A distinctive trend toward using local natural resources
makes falling under the spell of the spa even more magical. These four enchanting spa treatments will soothe,
cleanse, rejuvenate, and beautify you.
Expose Yourself
After hiding in wool and dark colours all winter, it's almost time to break out the pastels, slide into shorts, and pop
on a T-shirt.
Deeper Beauty
If you're like most women, you have a cabinet full of squeeze bottles and pump-tops whose contents attempt to
mimic an ocean breeze or a vast field of lavender. Are all those different kinds of lotions really necessary, or will
one type fit all your needs?
Do-It-Yourself Spa
While nothing beats spending a day at the spa, sometimes it involves a little too much spending-straining the
pocketbook and leaving you more stressed than when you arrived. Instead, try these affordable homemade spa
treatments.
Rethink Your Skin Care Routine
Just like your body and the foods you put in it, your skin absorbs up to 64 percent of what you put on it. Putting
your largest organ on a nutritious, organic, and natural skin care diet helps to prevent the absorption of toxins
through your skin.
Bathing Beauly
Lather up with these aromatherapeutic and healing bath time benefits.
Jojoba
The cosmetic properties of jojoba (pronounced ho-ho-ba) are amazing. Jojoba can bring body and shine to dull,
lifeless hair. It's also great for skin care, offering simple, speedy, and surprising results.
Diet for Clear & Glowing Skin
In recent years it has become clear that lifestyle factors are playing an underappreciated role in the day-to-day
maintenance of healthy skin, as well as the long-term prevention of the visible signs of aging.
Twinkle toes
Winter is a thing of the past and the promise of rising temperatures makes me want to throw off my socks and bare
it all. I can't wait to feel the breeze caressing my soft feet and the warm sun kissing my shiny toes.
Give Dry Skin the Brush Off
Dry brushing helps the body detoxify by removing excess dead cells that hinder our natural ability to eliminate
waste through the skin.
Natural solutions for eczema
If you suffer from the itch and sting of eczema, you’ll be happy to know there are natural solutions that have what it
takes to bring relief.
Beauty from within
Few of us are willing to accept the signs of aging without putting up a fight. The good news is that we don’t have to,
as there are ingestible products that can help in holding back the hands of time. Targeting specifically the skin,
nutricosmetics are today’s secret weapon to ageless beauty.
Green Drinks
There are many practical dietary breakthroughs you can use to keep your 100 trillion cells efficiently repaired,
restored, and rejuvenated. To immediately boost your vitality, overall wellness, and mental performance, try green
food drinks.

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