A Miracle Medicine - Wheat Grass
Since the late 1960’s, wheatgrass has become frequently discussed in health and medical circles as one of natures greatest gifts. Classified as one of the most abundant superfoods known to man, wheat (and more recently barley) grass has been celebrated for its nutritional content, cleansing and cell regeneration capabilities as well as being in a form that is easily and effortlessly assimilated and digested by our bodies.
People are beginning to realize the importance of eating healthier and the positive benefits that are derived from a healthy diet. The benefits are many and studies have shown that individuals who eat foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals suffer less health problems and can even live longer lives.
Wheatgrass is available in market in various forms like wheat grass juice, tablets and powders. When wheatgrass reaches a height of 12 to 20cm it can be cut and then juiced. Wheatgrass is considered as an ideal food to nourish the body and rid it of toxins. It is also very beneficial for those who suffer from pain and illness.
Many health experts including Dr Young (pH Miracle) and Steve Meyerowitz (Nature’s Finest Medicine) have highlighted that the chlorophyll molecule in wheatgrass is almost identical to the haemoglobin molecule in human blood. The only difference is that the central element in chlorophyll is magnesium and in haemoglobin it is iron.
Consuming wheat grass also helps fight cancer. Cancer thrives in an acidic environment and since consuming wheat grass helps balance the acidic levels of the body it prevents cancer. One of the simplest ways is to crush the thoroughly washed wheat grass and consume its juice every day in the morning .not only does wheatgrass help fight cancer it also helps in improves the digestive system. Wheat grass is very nutritious and provides the body with plenty of resources. Wheat grass, if consumed raw and whole, also provides plenty of fiber to the body thus improving the digestive system by manifolds.
Wheatgrass is also a quick energy source because it contains so many natural nutrients and protein. While following a wheatgrass juice diet can be helpful in losing or controlling weight, the benefits don’t stop there. It is important to understand all of the benefits of drinking wheatgrass juice.
The chlorophyll content present in wheat grass enhances heart and lung functions. Capillary activity also increases, while toxemia is reduced. By increasing iron content in the blood and thereby haemoglobin, lungs function better. Oxygenation improves and the effect of carbon-dioxide is minimised.The chlorophyll content present in wheat grass enhances heart and lung functions. Capillary activity also increases, while toxemia is reduced. By increasing iron content in the blood and thereby haemoglobin, lungs function better. Oxygenation improves and the effect of carbon-dioxide is minimised.
Further research has now shown that there are some cosmetic benefits to using Wheatgrass and it is believed that it can actually stop or slow down the process of people’s hair graying and this is certainly seen as a desirable benefit especially since we live in such a youth crazed society today. Also another benefit of Wheatgrass is it is effective in fighting tooth decay.
