| Tibetan Goji Juice is finally gaining in popularity and it | | | | - They have essential fatty acids such as omega 6 |
| is about time. Thanks to the clinical trials being done in | | | | and linoleic acid that regulate hormones |
| China, Japan, Mongolia and Switzerland, we are | | | | - Has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties |
| getting the much needed information (that the | | | | Tibetan Goji Juice has been traditionally used to |
| ancients knew) on this wonderful berry. | | | | alleviate the following conditions: |
| The most famous story in regards to Goji Juice (also | | | | -To strengthen the heart and alleviate heart |
| known as Lycium Barbarum) and its benefits, come | | | | palpitations |
| from China where according to their records, Li | | | | -fights insomnia and forgetfulness |
| Chung Yun, a renowned Chinese scholar and herbalist, | | | | - contains polysaccharides which control the pituitary |
| was born in 1677. According to the London Times, | | | | glands that produce HGH (human growth hormone) |
| May 8th 1933, reported that professor Yun had died | | | | which is a powerful anti-aging hormone |
| at the age of 256. | | | | - Can be used by pregnant women to alleviate |
| We may never have known about this remarkable | | | | morning sickness. |
| man except for the fact that he became a professor | | | | - Has in clinical trials shown a partial reversal in sexual |
| to teach people about herbs and longevity. Those | | | | dysfunction in seniors |
| who were close to him stated that he looked like he | | | | - Used to boost the function of the immune system |
| was about fifty years old when he died (with all his | | | | - Has some anti-cancer properties and has been |
| teeth, no gray or white hair and a healthy ruddy | | | | successfully used to treat hepatitis-B |
| complexion). | | | | - Has been used successfully for weight loss |
| Professor Yun apparently ate on a daily basis, Lycium | | | | - Helps the body detox, cleans the blood and build |
| soup and herbs. He was reported to be a vegetarian | | | | the immune system. |
| and ate very little meat in his life time. | | | | There is a story passed down over the ages of the |
| It is possible that there have been many more | | | | Tang Dynasty 800 AD, where a well was dug near a |
| individuals that have lived exceptionally long lives but | | | | wall that had the wolfberry vines growing over it. |
| due to the isolated areas they lived, we may never | | | | Over time the berries falling in the well water was |
| really know. | | | | being consumed by Buddhist Monks and passing |
| With modern technology we can now analyze the | | | | pilgrims. It was noted that the monks living well into |
| make up and components and health benefits of goji | | | | their 80s, still had a youthfulness about them. They |
| berries (also known as wolfberries). | | | | had all their hair, (no graying) and all their teeth intact. |
| Here are some facts about this marvelous fruit: | | | | Word spread about the monks and wonderful berries |
| - They contain 19 amino acids including the 8 essential | | | | and vines were being cut down and replanted in |
| amino acids. | | | | other regions so others may enjoy the health |
| - They have 21 trace minerals including zinc, calcium, | | | | benefits. |
| germanium, selenium and phosphorus | | | | Himalayan goji berries and Chinese goji berries are |
| - B vitamins | | | | equally effective when it comes to health but there |
| - Has more Beta-carotene than carrots (which | | | | is a difference in taste. The Chinese berries are |
| converts to vitamin A) and has a complete spectrum | | | | smaller and a little bitter tasting. The Himalayan |
| of antioxidants. | | | | berries are larger, plumper and sweeter tasting. |
| - Has vitamin E which is almost unheard of in fruits | | | | Either way, this marvelous little fruit with its health |
| - Has 500 times more Vitamin C by weight than | | | | and anti-aging benefits, along with exercise, more of |
| oranges | | | | a vegetarian diet including fresh herbs, lots of water |
| - It contains the anti-inflammatory agent | | | | and fresh air, might very well be your fountain of |
| beta-sitosterol which lowers cholesterol and takes | | | | youth! |
| care of sexual health | | | | |