Contents [Hide]Fibrinogen and StressSources Fibrinogen is a high molecular weight soluble glycoprotein that is produced by the liver. Fibrinogen is necessary for normal blood platelet functions and it is also needed in order to heal wounds. Fibrinogen plays an important role in blood clotting, and without a doubt some amount of Fibrinogen is necessary to Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Commonly used as a fruit in pies, jellies, and desserts, rhubarb is a misunderstood vegetable. It is a good source of important nutrients such as vitamin K, vitamin C, and nutrients that the body transforms into vitamin A. (1) Extracts from rhubarb have even been shown to ease the Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Plums are a nutritious fruit that are commonly eaten fresh or dried. They have a number of nutritional benefits. Most well-known are its laxative effects. Less well-known is the fact that extracts from the leafs of black plum trees can help fight the effects of radiation on the body. Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Pineapple is a delicious treat with a number of health benefits. In addition to being high in vitamin C, they are high in bromelain. This enzyme is useful in breaking down proteins in the digestive track as well as reduces inflammation and helps fight hypothyroidism. (1) The manganese in Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Persimmons are a slightly exotic and nutritious treat that have a number of health benefits. They have been traditionally used to ease digestive issues such as diarrhea or ulcers as well as hypertension. They can be used to fight cardiovascular disease and diabetes as well as lower blood pressure Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Pears are a delicious and nutritious treat. They have been shown to be associated with a decreased risk of heart disease and stroke. Because of their large amount of fiber and low glycemic index, they make a great snack for people who suffer from Diabetes or are trying to Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases. Pests, PredatorsSources Peaches were a revered fruit in China centuries ago and were even considered to be a symbol of immortality. (1) Though we know that to not be true today, we do know they have enormous health benefits. In fact, eating a couple of servings a week can lower risks Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Watermelon is a juicy fruit that provides a great source of hydration as it contains 91% water and electrolytes. It helps balance the pH level in the body and has been linked to the prevention of various diseases. It helps detox the body and hydrate the skin, in part Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionGrapefruit TypesDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources: Grapefruits have been touted for their nutritional value for many years and even promoted as a popular weight-loss tool. As it turns out, the benefits of eating grapefruit go far beyond just weight loss. Grapefruits can help prevent kidney stones as well as detoxify the liver. (1) Limonoids, Full article…
Gary McKinnon (born 10 February 1966) is a Scottish systems administrator and hacker who was accused in 2002 of perpetrating the “biggest military computer hack of all time, although McKinnon himself states that he was merely looking for evidence of free energy suppression and a cover-up of UFO activity and other technologies potentially useful to Full article…