Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Black Seed Oil Cures Everything?

Black Seed Oil (Nigella Sativa) Cures Everything?

Recently, after a dinner out, my fiancĂ© and I were driving home and we decided to take a detour past our new home to be, to check out the area.  I spotted a grocery store and asked to stop for something sweet.
The minute we entered we noticed that it wasn’t your typical grocery store.  It was so unique.  There were miniature trees with fruit, there were bags of rice piled high and weird vegetables I never knew existed.
I felt like we were in a different country.  We were so excited to see all the different meat signs, signs we didn’t understand, and aisles with lots of foods we never heard of.
The first things I started piling in the grocery cart were tea’s – there were so many different types of ginger teas, which happens to be my new favorite tea (I will write more in a future article).
After the tea aisle I couldn’t help but to head to the beauty aisle.  And, to my surprise, there were many oils in the beauty aisle – not normal for an American grocery store.
I was so excited to see oils that I had only read about.  I purchased several.
But today I want to dedicate this article to the black seed oil.
You see, black seed oil is an amazing oil that has been brought to my attention time and time again throughout my research.  It has an amazing amount of health benefits and I was excited to see it.
Native to Asia, black seed oil comes from the Nigella Sativa plant also known as black cumin.
This oil has a rich history as it was said to have been used by Cleopatra for her skin and hair.  It was also mentioned in the old testament as a spice for cakes and bread.  The list goes on for many of its herbal remedies.
It is said that only worthy things were found in King Tut’s tomb. Black seed oil happened to be one of them.
So, why was this oil so revered?  Does it really have healing powers?  Does science agree with Egyptian royalty?
Well, I’m happy to report that I have read dozens and dozens of studies that confirm what our ancestors already knew.
But we now know the reason black seed oil is so powerful.  It’s because it contains three very potent chemicals – thymol, thymoquinone and thymohydroquinone.  Their properties collectively are antibacterial, a fungicide, antibiotic, antioxidant and antiviral.
But what does that mean?
It means that black seed oil is a total powerhouse against all types of diseases.
I have been astounded and impressed by its many uses and claims.  There are so many studies and the research is promising (over 786 studies published just on Pubmed).
And the research continues because black seed oil is proving to be able to fight superbugs.
In fact researchers at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, conducted a study of black seed oil against five different antibiotics.  The oil proved more effective against many strains of bacteria, including those known to be highly resistant to drugs.
An Arab proverb even says,  “In the black seed is the medicine for every disease except death.”
And the uses go on and on.  Here are just a few:
  • Fights cancer, anti-tumor
  • Promotes healthy cholesterol
  • Supports digestive health – gas, bloating, constipation and diarrhea
  • Kills skin fungus
  • Treats colds and flus
  • Aids in healthy lung function
  • Alleviates arthritis
  • Promotes hair growth
  • Soothes skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis
  • Relieves allergy symptoms
  • Kills infections such as MRSA, HIV and Meningitis
  • Reduces and possibly eliminates insomnia
  • Relieves toothaches
  • Treats hemorrhoids
  • Supports healthy blood pressure
  • Prevents kidney damage associated with diabetes
  • Eliminates dandruff and acne
  • Aids chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Promotes healthy bone marrow growth
And some good news for diabetics as one study says, “Black seed oil improves glucose tolerance as efficiently as metformin; yet it has not shown significant adverse effects and has very low toxicity.”
Possible side effects of black seed oil are low blood pressure, low blood sugar and it may slow blood-clotting.
Most experts recommend taking a teaspoon of the oil two times per day on an empty stomach.  You can also mix it in your beverage of choice.
You can apply topically or add a teaspoon to your favorite moisturizer for skin conditions.
So, whatever your reason to try black seed oil, make sure you purchase organic, pure-pressed without chemicals or additives.
If you want to know more, feel free to send me an email.  We’ll learn together.
For a healthy more beautiful you!
Sandy DeRose
P.S.  If you can’t find black seed oil I really like this one – it’s the purest that I’ve found online.
References:
James A. Duke, Et. al.  Medicinal Plants of the Bible.  2008.
Deepak, Et. al. Entrapment of Seed Extract of Nigella sativa into Thermosensitive (NIPAAm–Co–VP) Co-Polymeric Micelles and its Antibacterial Activity. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research. 2011
Amin B., et. al. Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) and Its Active Constituent, Thymoquinone: An Overview on the Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Effects.  Planta Med. 2016.
Ivankovic S, Et. al.  The antitumor activity of thymoquinone and thymohydroquinone in vitro and in vivo.  Exp Oncol.  September 2006.
Yi T, Et. al. Thymoquinone inhibits tumor angiogenesis and tumor growth through suppressing AKT and extracellular signal-regulated kinase signaling pathways. Mol Cancer Ther.  July 2008.
Ola M Omran. Effects of Thymoquinone on STZ-induced Diabetic Nephropathy: An Immunohistochemical Study. Ultrastruct Pathol. October 2013.
Murli L. Mathur, Et. al. Antidiabetic Properties of a Spice Plant Nigella Sativa.  Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism.  April 2011.


Tuesday, March 31, 2015

The Anti-Aging Secrets of Hollywood
42, Easy Affordable Secrets You Can Use Today
No Surgery, No Injections, No Expensive Treatments

If you’re like me, you may look at certain celebrities and wonder, “how can they look so young?”

You might even guess their age and Google them just to see for yourself.  Only to learn that they were10 or more years older than you thought.

Maybe you think if you had their money and access to their celebrity doctors, estheticians and stylists you could age as well as they do.

Well, I’m here to tell you … You can!  And without an entourage of beauty handlers and WITHOUT their big fat wallets.

I’m Sandy DeRose, anti-aging expert, author and researcher.  My passion for healthy living and my desire to look “younger than my age” started when I was high school.  I remember when I was 16, asking my mom to buy me some oatmeal so that I could make a mask like Lynda Carter.  I wanted Wonder Woman’s skin and read that she used oatmeal.

For the past decade I have worked alongside one of the country’s most well-known anti-aging MD’s managing his product development and writing for his newsletter, among other things.  I’ve also been a contributor to many online health and wellness magazines.

I soon began to notice that my co-workers, friends and family would ask for my opinion about a particular beauty treatment or natural health approach.  I had gained a great deal of knowledge over the years, along with a lot of my own trial and error, so they were confident in my advice.  It made me think … I have so much I’d like to share.  So many things that I can help with.  So, I decided it was time to branch out and launch my own free anti-aging newsletter and website. 

In doing research for my newsletter, one of the things that intrigued me was how many celebrities manage to look so much younger than their actual years.  Ad I dug into the topic, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that these so-called “secrets” were not so tightly held as I had thought.

Now, when it comes to looking younger than our years, the pressure isn’t on us like it is on the starlets of Hollywood.  Past or present, they all have to worry much more about Father Time than we will ever know.
  
But we still want to look glamorous, vibrant, and younger than our years.  And this is where you can learn from your favorite stars.

What’s exciting is that their anti-aging secrets go far beyond their glam squad, plastic surgeons, estheticians and dermatologists.  They work on their looks, naturally and faithfully, from home with tried-and-true home remedies. 
Yes, things you and I can do!

Before BOTOX® and fillers the iconic women of Hollywood, like Jackie O and Elizabeth Taylor, had natural remedies.

But even the Hollywood women of today - who have access to BOTOX®, fillers, lasers and beyond - are still using techniques that are natural and non-invasive.

In this special report, The Anti-Aging Secrets of Hollywood, you will learn:

  • How to apply Hollywood secrets to your own skincare regimen
  • How to speed up your metabolism
  • How to rejuvenate your skin
  • About drugstore products that work
  • About kitchen remedies for your skin, hair and teeth
  • About low-cost, anti-aging products and treatments
  • 42 easy, affordable secrets you can use today

I’ve sifted through thousands of articles to find only the best do it yourself (DIY) tips that you can easily do at home as well as products and treatments that won’t break the bank.  I’ve even given the scientific reason why some of these DIY tips work. 

You will feel and look younger and more glamorous as soon as you start applying the techniques without surgery, injections or expensive treatments.
And, because I’m so passionate about this information and because I’m so excited about sharing it with you right away, I’m offering a special one-time introductory price just for you.

Order today and you’ll pay only $19.95 for an instant download.  That’s a savings of 33% off the regular price.
PLUS, I give you my iron clad guarantee …

If The Anti-Aging Secrets of Hollywood doesn’t have you feeling like a rock star, feel free to let me know and I will promptly return your money.

To a younger, more healthy you!

Sandy

Sandy DeRose

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Here's to Smarter Days Ahead



It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone.  With each new year I like to reflect on the past one and make a plan. 

But I don’t always call my plans resolutions.  For me, a new year’s resolution can feel like too much pressure. 

Instead I like to think about how to make life better, how to be healthier and happier.   And I don’t just do that at New Year’s. I try to do it all year.

So this is a big year for me - this year I will turn 50.  And, except for the occasional backache, I have to say I feel pretty fortunate. I can still do everything I want physically. 

Actually I don’t even feel 30.  And most people don’t guess my age.

Now here comes the but …

Upon reflecting on how I have felt this past year I have to say my memory is not what it used to be.  You might think, “Well whose is,” right?  And I have shrugged it off many times. Yet, I know it doesn’t have to be that way. 

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

10 Ways to an Anti-Aging Holiday

This time of year can be wonderful. But it can also be tiring and stressful.

It’s the time of year where you try to do too much and forget about yourself.

The shopping lists are long and so are the lines at the stores.  There are cookies to make, cards to send out, difficult people to shop for, lots of wrapping, entertaining and more social events to attend than any other time of year.

You can pretty much say goodbye to your normal routine.

If any time of year is going to age you it’s going to be the holiday season.

But it doesn’t have to! 

With these simple steps you can adjust and make the most of the holidays.  Give your skin and body what it needs without sacrificing your anti-aging regimen.

Here are my tried and true tips for bringing in the new year refreshed and feeling great!

Click here to read more.