For those of you that know me, or have been a client of mine,
you will know my love for super foods! I am always on the look out
for something new and amazingly beneficial for the body. I agree
that some supplements are great, but the reason, in my belief that
super foods excel in the Nutrition category is because the body
recognises super foods as a food. So will absorb what it needs.
Plus it’s a natural product that will drench each and every cell with
goodness! I have talked a lot about Bee Pollen in the past, which
is an amazing super food that I love for all kinds of ailments. It’s
especially good this time of year when hay fever is rife. However
there is another little gem in the wings that is actually nothing new
in the world of Chinese medicine, but is fast becoming one of the
best super foods in our western world for its unbelievable health
benefits. This little gem is called Pine Pollen.
I have so many clients coming to me with hormonal imbalances
around the age of 35 and upward. We are all subject to toxins in the
environment that produce estrogen, resulting in potential fertility
issues, benign fibroid growths and breast cancer, and both men,
as well as women, usually by the age of 50 produce significantly
less testosterone. This is especially true after male andropause and
female menopause. However, consuming androgenic foods, like pine
pollen, helps to balance these higher amounts of xenoestrogens,
balancing both testosterone and estrogen equally, which is highly
beneficial. Generally, pollen extract is not recommended for
children and should be avoided by male adolescences, which on
average naturally produce healthy amounts of testosterone.
In mid-life, when you perhaps need a bit of a boost, it’s important
to remember that testosterone is not only good for increasing
sex drive but also helps to promote feelings of well-being, uplifts
the mood and stimulates a sense of will power and enthusiasm
for life. Containing a substance called phenylalanine, an L-dopa
precursor, which helps to stimulate dopamine levels in the brain;
it is additionally believed to act as a natural antidepressant. In the
world that we live in today, with 1 in 6 people being prescribed antidepressants,
is it not worth trying this wonderful super food first to
see how you feel?
There are so many other health benefits to add to the list. Pine
pollen is considered a highly nutritious food providing a broad
spectrum of vitamins, minerals, all essential amino acids and
immune system boosting antioxidants. Containing folic acid and
other B vitamins, beta-carotene, Vit. E, selenium, calcium, iron,
magnesium, nucleic acids, living enzymes, MSM, polysaccharides,
essential fatty acids and a great source of vitamin D3. And if you are
all about slowing the aging process down, you may be interested
to know that Pine Pollen helps to build keratin and collagen, two
compounds essential for healthy nails, hair and skin tissue.
The powder can be also be used externally by adding it to
an oil or cream and used for eczema, rashes or even acne. The
pollen is known among Asian women for its beautifying effects,
contributing to smooth and youthful looking skin, when used both
topically or consumed as a powder. Because the pollen is comprised
of the sulphuric compound known as MSM, it additionally acts as
a powerful natural anti-inflammatory agent and pain reliever,
especially for the joints and conditions like arthritis and chronic
inflammatory disorders.
Does Pine Pollen Cause Allergies?
Those who are in an atmosphere filled with pine pollen dust,
can’t help but inhale or take it in indirectly. But, although these
pollens are found in abundance, they are not the common cause of
hay fever or allergy symptoms, like ragweeds or other tree or grass
species. Pine tree pollen is produced in large amounts by a common
tree, but it is not a major cause of pollen allergies for most people.
This is because the components in pine pollen are less likely to
cause an allergic reaction. This is thought to be due to its relatively
large-sized molecule and low antigenicity effects or the capacity to
induce immune response. If you have health challenges and would
like a personalized consultation please contact: 07730671436 or
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or Harley Street, London. Each initial consultation is 2 hours and
you will have a full health check on my Asyra testing devise. This
shows me exactly what your body needs, No guesswork needed.
Consultations from £190.00. Life is for thriving…not just surviving.