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7 Surprising Health Benefits of Beer

Beer is one of the oldest beverages in the world and beer recipes can be found in Egyptian tombs, Mesopotamian archeological sites, and Babylonian texts. Today, beer is found in grocery stores and breweries around the world.

Beer has been around for thousands of years, and its ingredients – water, barley, hops, and yeast – all contain nutrients that can be beneficial to human health. However, it is important to note that excessive alcohol

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consumption can have serious negative health consequences. It is recommended that women consume no more than one alcoholic drink per day, and men no more than two. With that in mind, let’s explore the potential health benefits of moderate beer consumption.

  1. May lower the risk of heart disease

          Several studies have found that moderate beer consumption may help lower the risk of heart disease. One study of over 200,000 people found that moderate beer drinkers had a 31% lower risk of heart disease compared to non-drinkers. This may be due to beer’s high levels of antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and prevent the formation of blood clots

  •   May reduce the risk of stroke

          Moderate beer consumption has also been linked to a lower risk of stroke. A        study of over 11,000 people found that those who drank one beer per day had a    20% lower risk of stroke compared to non-drinkers. This may be due to beer’s  ability to improve blood flow and reduce inflammation.

  1. May improve bone health

          Beer contains high levels of silicon, a mineral that is important for bone health. Several studies have found that moderate beer consumption may help increase           bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. However, it’s important to note that excessive alcohol consumption can actually weaken bones and increase the risk of fractures.

  1. May lower the risk of diabetes

          Moderate beer consumption has been linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. One study of over 70,000 women found that those who drank moderate amounts of beer had a 30% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to non-drinkers. This may be due to beer’s ability to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation.

  1. May improve brain function

          Several studies have found that moderate beer consumption may improve cognitive function and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. One study of over 11,000 people found that those who drank one beer per day had a 29% lower  risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to non-drinkers.

  1. May reduce the risk of certain cancers

          Beer contains several antioxidants that may help reduce the risk of certain     cancers. One study of over 38,000 men found that moderate beer consumption   was associated with a lower risk of kidney cancer. Another study found that moderate beer consumption was associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer.

  1. May boost the immune system

          Beer contains several vitamins and minerals that are important for the immune   system, including vitamin B, zinc, and selenium. These nutrients can help support the immune system and reduce the risk of infections.

It is important to choose beer that is high-quality and made with natural ingredients. Many commercial beers contain additives and preservatives that can have negative health effects. Look for craft beers made with organic ingredients to ensure you’re getting the most health benefits possible.

Beer is an enjoyable drink and taken in moderate amounts may have positive effects on health. A traditional diet of beer and fresh foods may be better than the highly promoted soft drinks and convenience foods.

All alcohol carries the potential for dependency. Alcohol is an addictive substance, so people with a family history of addiction should be cautious with drinking beer or any other alcohol. Furthermore, heavy drinking eliminates most health benefits of beer, making addiction a double-edged sword. 

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Health Benefits of Sulfur

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After calcium and phosphorus, sulfur is the third most abundant mineral in the body. It is concentrated mostly in muscles tissue, skin and bones. A shortage of sulfur contributes to loss of elasticity in connective tissues and cartilage leading to stiff muscles, painful joints, sagging skin and wrinkles.

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Sulfur is also needed for insulin production, detoxification on a cellular level and is part of one of the most important anti-oxidants the body produces – glutathione. Glutathione cannot work without sulphur.

Getting enough sulphur in the diet can be challenging, since there is a transition away from traditional foods such as bone broth for soups and stews from organically raised animals. A good alternate source is MSM (34% sulfur by weight), known for reducing pain and inflammation and is widely used for arthritic conditions.

Sulfur is in almost all raw foods, especially in leafy green vegetables, raw milk and beer, coffee and port wines.  Due to food storage, transportation, processing, cooking, excessive washing and drying, the amount of available MSM is often reduced are lost. To get the most benefits, the foods must be raw or minimally heated and processed.

With its amazing anti-allergenic and anti-parasitic properties MSM is also a natural, safe histamine inhibitor without the negative side effects of traditional anti-histamines.

Is Raw Milk Healthy?

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Milk straight from the cow to the calf is similar to breast-feeding a baby. Raw milk has ingredients from the pasture and the environment the cow is raised at to protect its off-spring from possible diseases and health conditions the calf may encounter after birth.This heathy bacteria is the base of the early immune system and serves to protect the growing calf until its own immune system can take over.

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Clean raw milk from grass-fed cows has all the essential amino acids and is a complete, balanced food. It has been used as medicine in the early part of the last century and this white life-saving liquid has nourished and healed millions of people.

Humans need 22 amino acids, these are the building blocks for protein. Eight of them are considered essential and they have to be obtained from foods, the others can be converted by complex metabolic processes into the remaining 14 amino acids necessary to sustain life.

Raw cow’s milk has these eight essential amino acids in varying amounts depending on the stage of lactation. Approximately 80% of these proteins in milk are caseins, which are reasonably temperature stable and are easy to digest. The balance of the amino acids fall into the category of whey proteins and although easy to digest they are heat sensitive and can easily be destroyed.

In addition approximately 65% of fat in raw cow’s milk is saturated – latest research shows that these are healthy fats. And includes two groups of vitamins, water and fat soluble in addition to a broad spectrum of minerals.

Through the process of fermentation, several strains of bacteria – naturally present, can transform milk into an even more digestible food. Soured or fermented dairy products such as yogurt, kefir – made with bacteria and yeast have a long history of health benefits and provide additional enzymes, vitamins and minerals.

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Health Benefits of Sulfur

green leafy vegetable

After calcium and phosphorus, sulfur is the third most abundant mineral in the body. It is concentrated mostly in muscles tissue, skin and bones. A shortage of sulfur contributes to loss of elasticity in connective tissues and cartilage leading to stiff muscles, painful joints, sagging skin and wrinkles.

Continue reading →

Sulfur is also needed for insulin production, detoxification on a cellular level and is part of one of the most important anti-oxidants the body produces – glutathione. Glutathione cannot work without sulphur.

Getting enough sulphur in the diet can be challenging, since there is a transition away from traditional foods such as bone broth for soups and stews from organically raised animals. A good alternate source is MSM known for reducing pain and inflammation and is widely used for arthritic conditions.

MSM is 34% sulfur by weight and is in almost all raw foods, especially in leafy green vegetables, raw milk and beer, coffee and port wines.  Due to food storage, transportation, processing, cooking, excessive washing and drying, the amount of available MSM is often reduced are lost. To get the most benefits, the foods must be raw or minimally heated and processed.

With its amazing anti-allergenic and anti-parasitic properties MSM is also a natural, safe histamine inhibitor without the negative side effects of traditional anti-histamines.

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