{"id":643,"date":"2016-07-02T10:01:20","date_gmt":"2016-07-02T15:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tractsinc.com\/wellness\/?p=643"},"modified":"2017-02-20T20:43:27","modified_gmt":"2017-02-21T01:43:27","slug":"wellness-matters-mayjune-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tractsinc.com\/wellness\/wellness-matters-mayjune-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"WELLNESS MATTERS, May\/June 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Value of Grapefruit Seed Extract, <\/em><\/strong>Teri Kelley, ND, NHC\"2-oz-mold-control[1]\"<\/p>\n

People who enjoy eating grapefruit often find the seeds to be a nuisance, but when they find out the benefits of the seeds, they may begin to value them! There\u2019s just one problem: the seeds are very bitter and also contain toxins that are shown to be unsafe to humans and animals. Fortunately, grapefruit seed extract (GSE) can be found on health food store shelves. The flavor is still somewhat bitter but more manageable when the extract is added to a flavored beverage like juice. The bitter taste, though, shows it contains powerful properties.<\/p>\n

Why should we consider adding GSE to our daily regimen? For one GSE benefits our immune system by fighting off bacteria, fungal (yeast) overgrowth, parasites, and viruses. In fact, GSE is a considered method of food preservation as it fights off harmful microbes.<\/p>\n

GSE is welcome news for people struggling with Type II diabetes as it helps to lower blood sugar levels. GSE helps lower LDL (think lousy) cholesterol levels and increase HDL (think healthy) cholesterol levels. GSE also helps lower chances of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).<\/p>\n

GSE is also an alkalizing substance. Many disease states, like cancer, are found thriving in an acid condition in the body.<\/p>\n

GSE, in a diluted form, can also aid:<\/p>\n