Boost your toddlers immune system the natural way 👍🏻
I have previously shared lots of information about holistic remedies and natural health over on my blog page:
🌐 https://steemit.com/@allthingsbaby
Bonnie is 2.5yrs and since giving her 1/4 teaspoon of Camu Camu powder in her drink daily, she hasn’t been poorly at all 🙏
I also have a teaspoon in a glass of juice daily and is safe to take whilst pregnant and breastfeeding.
However I ran out of stock just before Christmas, and boom💥 she had a cold, and now recovering from a terrible earache (she kept asking for a plaster for her ear, bless her!)
So I managed to get round to ordering more and want to share the amazing benefits of Camu Camu powder for boosting your whole families immune system:
WHAT IS CAMU CAMU POWDER:
Firstly, it is the highest food based form of Vitamin C on the planet.
Camu camu is a shrub that grows in swampy or flooded areas of the Amazon rain forests of Peru, Brazil, Venezuela, and Colombia. The fruit and leaves are used as a medicine.
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS:
With all of these nutrients combined in one small berry, camu camu complements healthy diets to prevent and treat a number of common health problems.
• Excellent source of antioxidants — Thanks to the massive amount of vitamin C in camu camu, the berry is high in antioxidants. These work with your body to protect against damage from molecules called free radicals, which contribute to many diseases. Examples of diseases related to free radicals include cardiovascular disease, macular degeneration, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Enhances physical performance — The combination of nutrients in camu camu is helpful in boosting energy. In addition, the amino acids leucine and valine support healthy muscles, enhancing overall physical performance.
• Guards against cancer — A variety of common environmental toxins have been identified as cancer-causing agents. Fortunately, healthy eating can mitigate some of the damage. Study after study has come to the same conclusion: Antioxidants are helpful in preventing and treating many forms of cancer.
• Supports healthy blood pressure — The combination of vitamin C and critical minerals in camu camu has been shown to effectively relax blood vessels, supporting healthy blood pressure.
• Effective treatment of gout — The pain caused by gout can make everyday activities difficult. Physicians often recommend anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen, indomethacin and naproxen. Camu camu offers a natural alternative, as it contains powerful anti-inflammatory properties that can be effective in treating gout.
• Improves cardiovascular health — The potassium in camu camu is important to heart health, and the combination of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties protects against atherosclerosis, also known as “hardening of the arteries.”
• Aids in weight loss — Studies show that vitamin C lowers cortisol levels, which are directly related to how the body stores fat. Lower cortisol levels mean reduced fat storage, leading to weight loss.
• Reduces risk of diabetes — Manganese has been shown to directly impact diabetes, reducing risk for those who have not yet developed the disease and reducing complications for those who already have diabetes.
• Increases liver health — Vitamin C is a natural detoxifier, which is important for long-term liver health. The high vitamin C content of camu camu makes this an excellent solution for improving liver function.
• Camu camu is also used for viral infections including herpes, cold sores, shingles, and the common cold. It is also used for eye conditions including cataracts and glaucoma. Other uses include treatment of asthma, “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, gum disease (gingivitis), headaches, and osteoarthritis.
HOW TO USE CAMU CAMU:
It has quite a bitter citrus type taste, so I tend to mix with juice or smoothie, sprinkle on pancakes or ice cream. You could add it to anything really! Mix into porridge, sprinkle on oats, make brownies...
WHERE TO BUY:
Having researched alot, I found that most are white label suppliers (repackage and relabel) and therefore as long as the supplier has a Verified Organic certificate and Non-GMO - then most brands are good quality (they just vary hugely in price )