Friday 17 April 2015

Goji Berry Juice And Improvement Of Health

What are goji berries?
Goji berries are small orange red berries which grow on a shrub that is found largely in china, along the fertile plains and banks of the yellow river. The medicinal properties of the goji berries have been known to the natives of the area for several centuries and hence have been used by them to treat a range of diseases. This amazing fruit has been revealed to the world only recently but has been gaining the reputation of being one of the ‘super foods’.

What are the benefits of consuming the goji berries or the goji berry juice?
Studies have shown that consuming the goji berry juice regularly for two weeks may help in the improvement of the gastrointestinal functions and also soothes the body giving a sense of general well being.

Several studies and researches are being continuously carried out to figure out the hidden qualities of the berries. So far it has been found that regular consumption of the goji berryjuice may help in increasing the energy levels of the body, improve the quality of sleep, improve mental acuity and also improve the gastrointestinal functions. It is also known to calm the body and hence brings about a feeling of calm.

These fruits have been available in Asian countries like Japan, Korea and china for over 2500 years. People who have had access to these fruits have been using them for the treatment of diabetes, high blood pressure, fever, age related eye problems, diabetes, kidney, liver, anti – aging and also to boost immunity.

What quantity of the goji berry juice should be consumed?
A regular dosage of the goji berry juice should be equivalent to about 150g of the goji berries. This is roughly the same quantity that was being consumed by the natives in the form of traditional Chinese medicine to help in the treatment of diseases.

Regular consumption of the goji berries or the goji berry juice is also known to help in dealing with cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological, musculoskeletal and also psychological complaints.

What are the results that can be expected by drinking the goji berry juice?
Studies have shown that people who regularly consumed the goji berry juice have shown a very significant rise in the athletic performance of the body. Apart from this, it was also seen to improve the quality of sleep, improve focus on activities and also calm the nervous system.

A large number of people have reported to feeling content, happiness and also experiencing good health after drinking the goji berry juice on a daily basis. It is also known to significantly reduce fatigue, leading to improved energy levels in the body.

A particularly pleasant news to women would be that the goji berry juice is also known to be helpful in decreasing the menstrual pains. Apart from this it is known to improve the skin, harden nails and improve in sexual activity.


Further research is required to ascertain the claims being made by the studies but considering that the goji berries and its juice has been used for centuries to treat diseases, it may certainly help in the well being of the body.

Thursday 2 April 2015

What exactly is a mangosteen juice?

Although the Mangosteen juice has taken the world by storm, a lot of people still are asking as to what exactly is a mangosteen juice. Look no further for the explanation of the same.

The mangosteen juice happens to be a juice of a tropical fruit called Mangosteen (it has nothing to do with the fruit Mango). The mangosteen fruit has an outer rind, inner flesh and seeds. The juice is made by liquefying the entire fruit including the rind and seeds as they too are very beneficial for the body.

The mangosteen is grown mostly in the Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Philippines and Malaysia. But due to the ever increasing demand, they are also cultivated in India and Brazil whose climate is suitable for growing mangosteen. Once called a “miracle cure”, this juice contains a large quantity of xanthones and antioxidants which can benefit the body in a number of ways.

The mangosteen fruit is about the size of an apple. It has a thick rind on the outside and white segments like that of an orange on the inside. It also has large seeds. The mangosteen is known to be a very rich source of several types of minerals and vitamins. These include vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, iron and calcium. The demand for the Mangosteen juice is very high in the western countries, however the fruit cannot be cultivated in those countries and hence it has to be imported.

A lot of studies have shown that the Mangosteen fruit or the much popular Mangosteen juice may help in curing a wide array of ailments. They are known to help in the cure of anything from bacterial infections to dysentery and sometimes even cancer. All of these benefits are widely contributed to the large quantities of antioxidants and xanthones that are found in the entire fruit.

The mangosteen juice has been used by the natives for several years. They were used for curing diarrhoea, dysentery, dehydration and fever just to name a few. They were also used to prevent the infection of cuts and bruises. They were widely used as an antibiotic, anti – inflammatory, anti – viral, anti – histamine and also as an anti – aging agent.

Studies have shown that consuming a large quantity of antioxidants is beneficial for the body since it helps in the fight against the free radicals. The free radicals unfortunately destroy the cells in our body by stealing away some electrons from them. The formation of free radicals in the body is inevitable. These antioxidants give those free radicals the electrons that they need and hence protect the cells and help them in remaining healthy for long. This in turn helps the body in remaining younger for longer.

Although the Mangosteen juice has anti – aging properties in them, they do not reverse the process of aging. They merely slow down the biological aging of the body from the time you begin consuming it.


Although studies are still in the preliminary stages, so far all the results that have been obtained show the Mangosteen in the positive light. So go on and drink this natural health drink.