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The Health Benefits of Rhubarb

Every day we hear of some natural remedy that can help boost our immune system and fight off various disease. Man, through the ages has used various plants and extracts of these plants sometimes combined with others to treat a variety of ailments and conditions, that can adversely impact the health of a person. Herbs, plants, trees, metals, rocks all have some properties that can impact the human body. Various traditional healers and medicine men have used these items initially by trial and error and have found that certain conditions can be treated. We are what we eat, and what we eat has a significant impact on the way our body functions.

During that last 50 years, there has been a huge interest in how various alternative healing methods can benefit the way we feel and live. Modern medicine sometimes called Western medicine, biomedicine, evidence-based medicine has developed into a massive industry as we seek to be always healthy despite how much we may abuse ourselves. Allopathic medicine is an expression commonly used in India and other countries like Ghana and Korea to refer to modern systems of medicine. The search for the heathy happy tonic that will keep you forever in a state of bliss is a dream that we all seek. The term is also used by homeopaths and proponents of other forms of alternative medicine to refer to mainstream medical use of pharmacologically active agents or physical interventions to treat or suppress symptoms or pathophysiologic.

Here we look at the Rhubarb, the plant and how it may benefit our well being.

NHS Comment on Daily Telegraph article Friday February 12 2010

The research did not test the medicinal properties of rhubarb

The Daily Telegraph today said that rhubarb crumble is the “new cancer-busting superfood”.

This news story was based on research to determine how cooking rhubarb would affect the amount of antioxidant chemicals it contains. Some scientists believe that antioxidants offer protection from diseases such as cancer, although it should be noted that this research did not directly look at any aspect of human health. It will take further research to assess how cooking affects the breakdown of these antioxidant chemicals and how this may affect any health benefits from the food.

Dr Mercola

It's no surprise if you've ever had rhubarb that fiber is one of its health hallmarks. That's one reason why the root is popular in ancient Chinese medicine for soothing stomach ailments and relieviThe Health Benefits of RhubarbEvery day we hear of some natural remedy that can help boost our immune system and fight off various disease. Man, through the ages has used various plants and extracts of these plants sometimes combined with others to treat a variety of ailments and conditions, that can adversely impact the health of a person. Herbs, plants, trees, metals, rocks all have some properties that can impact the human body. Various traditional healers and medicine men have used these items initially by trial and error and have found that certain conditions can be treated. We are what we eat, and what we eat has a significant impact on the way our body functions.During that last 50 years, there has been a huge interest in how various alternative healing methods can benefit the way we feel and live. Modern medicine sometimes called Western medicine, biomedicine, evidence-based medicine has developed into a massive industry as we seek to be always healthy despite how much we may abuse ourselves. Allopathic medicine is an expression commonly used in India and other countries like Ghana and Korea to refer to modern systems of medicine. The search for the heathy happy tonic that will keep you forever in a state of bliss is a dream that we all seek. The term is also used by homeopaths and proponents of other forms of alternative medicine to refer to mainstream medical use of pharmacologically active agents or physical interventions to treat or suppress symptoms or pathophysiologic. Here we look at the Rhubarb, the plant and how it may benefit our well being.NHS Comment on Daily Telegraph article Friday February 12 2010The research did not test the medicinal properties of rhubarbThe Daily Telegraph today said that rhubarb crumble is the “new cancer-busting superfood”.This news story was based on research to determine how cooking rhubarb would affect the amount of antioxidant chemicals it contains. Some scientists believe that antioxidants offer protection from diseases such as cancer, although it should be noted that this research did not directly look at any aspect of human health. It will take further research to assess how cooking affects the breakdown of these antioxidant chemicals and how this may affect any health benefits from the food. Dr MercolaIt's no surprise if you've ever had rhubarb that fiber is one of its health hallmarks. That's one reason why the root is popular in ancient Chinese medicine for soothing stomach ailments and relieving constipation. But rhubarb also makes an effective poultice for relieving fevers and swelling.A good thing to remember is that rhubarb leaves are toxic, due to high levels of oxalic acid.Every serving of rhubarb provides 45% of the daily value in vitamin K, which supports healthy bone growth and can limit neuronal damage in the brain, even to the point of Alzheimer's prevention. It contains infection-fighter vitamin C, the second most prominent vitamin, along with vitamin A, another powerful natural antioxidant for good skin and mucous membranes, good vision, and possible protection against lung and mouth cancers (the red stalks provide more than the green ones), with healthy additions of folate, riboflavin, niacin, B-vitamins, and pantothenic acid. Good mineral sources include 32% of the daily value in manganese per serving, along with iron, potassium, and phosphorus.While many believe milk is the best calcium source, one cup of cooked rhubarb contains just as much, and it's actually much better for you. In fact, rhubarb is on the short list with salmon and spinach for the highest amounts of calcium it provides. For more on this topic, see The Milk Myth: What Your Body Really Needspation. But rhubarb also makes an effective poultice for relieving fevers and swelling.

A good thing to remember is that rhubarb leaves are toxic, due to high levels of oxalic acid.

Every serving of rhubarb provides 45% of the daily value in vitamin K, which supports healthy bone growth and can limit neuronal damage in the brain, even to the point of Alzheimer's prevention. It contains infection-fighter vitamin C, the second most prominent vitamin, along with vitamin A, another powerful natural antioxidant for good skin and mucous membranes, good vision, and possible protection against lung and mouth cancers (the red stalks provide more than the green ones), with healthy additions of folate, riboflavin, niacin, B-vitamins, and pantothenic acid. Good mineral sources include 32% of the daily value in manganese per serving, along with iron, potassium, and phosphorus.

While many believe milk is the best calcium source, one cup of cooked rhubarb contains just as much, and it's actually much better for you. In fact, rhubarb is on the short list with salmon and spinach for the highest amounts of calcium it provides. For more on this topic, see The Milk Myth: What Your Body Really Needs