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Clinical Efficacy of Fig Extract for Atopic Dermatitis Treatment in Children

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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by severe pruritus or itchiness, and dryness of the skin. Because its development involves a complex interaction of genetic, environmental, and immunological factors, prescribing an effective treatment is difficult. Earlier studies have demonstrated that fig (Ficus carica, Moraceae) leaves and fruits are rich in polyphenols and may possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. These properties, particularly reducing inflammation, are often useful in treating AD. Therefore, these authors conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial to investigate the effects of an aqueous extract of dried fig fruit on the severity of AD.

To prepare the treatment cream used in this study, samples (100 g) of edible fig fruit, purchased from local markets of Estahban County in Fars Province, Iran, in September 2014. The fruits were washed and macerated in 200 mL of water at 77° F (25° C) for…

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Lāʻau Lāpaʻau || Ashwagandha Improves Effects of Strength Training Exercise

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In Ayurveda, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, Solanaceae) is considered to be a Rasayana, i.e., a rejuvenator. It has been studied for its effects on cognition, mood, joint health, and inflammation. It contains alkaloids, lactones (withanolides), and glycosides, but it is not clear which constituents account for its adaptogenic qualities. The root is the most used part in traditional practice but leaves also contain many bioactive constituents, so some research has begun to explore the use of ashwagandha leaf. Several recent studies have looked at ashwagandha as an athletic performance enhancer, with encouraging results. In this double-blind, randomized controlled trial, the researchers explored the effect of an aqueous extract of ashwagandha leaf and root (Sensoril; Natreon, Inc.; New Brunswick, New Jersey) on exercise outcomes over a 12-week period. The primary outcome measures changed in upper and lower body muscle strength. Secondary outcome measures were changes in body composition, recovery…

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Lāʻau Lāpaʻau || Herb of the Month; Cardamom – The Queen of Spices

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Cardamom is the Queen of Spices and has grown lavishly under the tropical canopy on hillsides in the Ghat Mountains on the Malabar Coast of southern India to be harvested by hand and shipped around the world.  The cardamom familiar to India and the western world is called green cardamom and it, along with several other types such as giant cardamom, black cardamom, and bastard cardamom, have been used for cooking, perfumery, incense, and medicine since very early in history.

Ancient Egyptians used it frequently for perfume along with frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon, and cassia, and had a recipe for an ointment called “Oil of Lilies” that included the scent from 1000 lilies. It is often mentioned as one of the ingredients of the ancient incense kyphi. Cardamom essential oil is one of the oldest essential oils known in perfumery and in the apothecary. Cardamom is the third most expensive spice after saffron…

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Community || Metro Buses Converted Into Mobile Food Markets For Low Income Neighborhoods

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Back in 2010, the city of Toronto (in Ontario, Canada) decided to launch a program that converts old unused metro buses into mobile grocery stores called Mobile Good Food Markets, and ever since, they’ve been traveling across the Toronto metropolitan area selling affordable fresh food. They have been especially successful (and helpful) in low income neighborhoods.  […]

Read article here:   https://www.blackbusiness.org/2016/04/metro-buses-converted-into-mobile-food-markets-low-income-neighborhoods.html?m=1

Health and Food || Choose Organic Where You Can

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Time for a spring clean? 14 foods that naturally remove toxins from body. Choose organic where you can.

Cucumber: on average around 95% water, this veggie helps flush out toxins and alkalize the body while delivering a powerful nutrient punch.
Garlic: stimulates the liver to encourage production of detoxification enzymes.


Broccoli: delivers a large dose of vitamins while neutralizing and eliminating toxins.


Lentils: extremely fiber-rich (1 cup cooked has 62.5% of your RDA!), lentils aids in toxin elimination, lower cholesterol, and balance blood sugar.


Turnip greens: loaded with antioxidants and sulfur-containing nutrients (Without sulfur, the body cannot properly detoxify substances such as pharmaceuticals, environmental toxins and heavy metals), turnip greens also contain phytonutrients called glucosinolates that help activate and regulate detoxification enzymes.


Sunflower seeds: these little slivers of sunshine are not only high selenium and Vitamin E, but also assist liver’s detoxing capabilities and prevent cholesterol build up in the blood and arteries. Choose organic as their high fat and oil allows them to easily soak up chemicals used in the production process.


Walnuts: infuse the body with healthy omega-3 oils to assist detoxification.


Turmeric: stimulates liver function. (Also a great addition to your diet for all-around health).


Red pepper: when it comes to cleansing, vitamin C is one of the cream of the vitamin crop because it transforms toxins into digestible material. One red pepper contains about 3 times more vitamin C than an orange.

Grapefruit: a class of its own, grapefruit lowers cholesterol, prevents kidney stones and aids the digestive system, which set it apart from the other citrus fruits.


Watercress: keeps free radicals away from cells, energizes cleaning enzymes in the liver and is a natural diuretic.


Mung beans: used by Ayurvedic doctors for thousands of years, this easily digestible bean absorbs toxic residue from the intestinal walls.


Artichokes: chock-full of cynarin, which increases bile production and promotes healthy digestion.

Daily Words of the Buddha for February 06, 2019

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Pāli Word a Day for February 06, 2019 — khayānupassin — realizing the fact of decay

Selo yathā ekaghano vātena na samīrati,
evaṃ nindāpasaṃsāsu na samiñjanti paṇḍitā.

Just as a solid rock is not shaken by the storm,
even so the wise are not affected by praise or blame.

Dhammapada 6.81
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Aquarius chill benefits today

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The living is easy for all of us February 5th as the planets are making NO MAJOR DISHARMONIOUS Aspects.

All of us on Planet Earth here deserves it. We are still in the New Moon of Aquarius energies too.

Aquarius is the Star in the Tarot # 17

All Aquarius Sun, Moon, Rising and all Aquarius planet placements on Feb 5 get the benefits as the Aquarius moon makes supportive energies conjunct Mercury, sextiles Mars, and Uranus, Aquarius ruling planet.

The energies are in general, airy, light, detached, a higher consciousness prevails. It’s an exciting inventive freewheeling time.

The need for independence is strong and this really affects Taurus, Leo and Scorpio- the other three Fixed signs.

The MOON enters soft dreamy spiritual psychic PISCES February 5 @ 6:02 pm PDT/ 9:02 pm EDT and Feb 6 @ 2:02 am GMT

Just when Trump gives his State of the Union…

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Card of the Day – 7 of Pentacles – Monday, February 4, 2019

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New Moon blessings, everyone!  Today is the New Moon in Aquarius at 15°. The 7 of Pentacles from the Sawyer’s Path Tarot is such an appropriate card for today.  At each New Moon you sow the seeds of your intentions, sending them out to the Universe, for rewards to come at a later date.  This is the Garden of Life card, so do give careful consideration to the seeds you wish to plant now; remember, you reap what you sow.

Any good farmer knows a couple of important points.  The first is not to expect all of the various crops to be harvested at the same time; surely something would suffer that way.  In other words, cultivate a variety of different projects in your life so as to bring them to fruition at appropriate intervals.  The second is to not overload; seeds crowded together produce smaller vegetables, so choosing your…

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Reality Bytes || Tartaria, Mud Floods, Resets and the Theft of Your Mind!

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IMHO, the importance of the subject matter discussed today is rivaled only by the revelation of the flat earth itself, so you will want to be sure to tune in. With that said …

Today, we welcome Martin Liedtke from Flat Earth British, UAP, and Alex, the Flat Earth Man from the Conspiracy Music Guru channel.

We start the show with a world premier video from Alex called ‘Don’t Let Them Take Your Mind’.

We then go on to discuss the ancient civilization of Tartaria, their technology and architecture which is found all over the world, the so called ‘mud floods’, and the apparent ‘reset’ phenomenon which takes place periodically – including the much talked about EMPCOE or Electromagnetic Plasma Changeover Event, which is speculated for our near future. We then connect these topics to so called extra-terrestrials, UFO’s, the identity of our ‘overlords’, and much more!

Daily Words of the Buddha for February 04, 2019

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Pāli Word a Day for February 04, 2019 — anuggaha — “taking up”, compassion, love for, kindness, assistance, help, favor, benefit

Carañce nādhigaccheyya
seyyaṃ sadisamattano,
ekacariyaṃ daḷhaṃ kayirā;
natthi bāle sahāyatā.

Should a seeker not find
a companion who is better or equal,
let one resolutely pursue a solitary course;
there is no fellowship with the fool.

Dhammapada 5.61
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Ecology || All It Took To Clean Up This Beach Was A Fish Sculpture Named Goby

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As some rumours swirl around the internet that there will be more plastic than fish by 2050, there are also some great stories about local recycling, like this one about Goby The Fish. This local beach decided to do something simple, instead of just placing a ton of boring old garbage cans around the beach, […]

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Daily Words of the Buddha for February 03, 2019

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Pāli Word a Day for February 03, 2019 — pharati — to pervade, permeate, fill, suffuse, (with mettā); to spread, make expand

Candanaṃ, tagaraṃ, vāpi uppalaṃ, atha vassikī —
etesaṃ gandhajātānaṃ —
sīlagandho anuttaro.

Of all the fragrances —
sandal, tagara, blue lotus and jasmine —
the fragrance of virtue is the sweetest.

Dhammapada 4.55
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Hau’ōli aloha Lā’pūle

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Good morning to all you beautiful people. It’s wonderful Sunday. Be the aloha you wish to see in the world! Have a blessed day. Peace be with you.