March 14th, 2010
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In this new blog post we look at the Japanese Sophora Bud. The Japanese Sophora Bud comes from the Japanese Pagoda Tree or Chinese Scholar Tree and is A native of China. This medium sized tree grows to 65 feet in height, usually with a broad round crown.
The Japanese Sophora Bud is considered a nutritional powerhouse and one of the 21 super fruits – foods – herbs in the Freelife Jule of the Orient Jiaogulan tonic.
It has been introduced into Japan where you see it planted around Buddhist temples because of its showy flowers. It has also become quite popular with landscapers in many parts of the United States, especially in the South. The very distinctive fruits grow in long yellowish pods, which have the appearance of a short string of pearls.
The Japanese Sophora Bud is considered the world’s richest source of the flavonoid quercetin, a powerful antioxidant. This is because it is very rich in rutin which is converted to quercetin in the body.
Rutin is a member of the flavonoid family of plant chemicals, which have been credited with a wide range of health-promoting advantages.
Rutin is a combination of just two chemicals, quercetin and rutinose, and it is found in many plants, also including buckwheat, tea and apples. Both quercetin and rutinose are strong antioxidants which are effective against inflammation, and protect against cell damage and blood circulation problems largely because if its powerful antioxidant properties.
Rutin works well together with vitamin C.
An additional benefit of rutin is that it helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels in your blood, resulting in better circulation. It also supports the immune system.
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March 2nd, 2010
FreeLife® made headlines back at the end of 2003 with the introduction of their Himalayan Goji® Juice product.
This healthy and delicious functional beverage started the goji revolution. Now more than 6 years later, Himalayan Goji (Gochi) Juice is still making headlines, because of exciting new research showing even greater promise for optimal health and wellness.
On February 1, 2010, London’s very well respected Daily Express newspaper reported the results of Australian research studying the effects of ultraviolet rays on mice. It is well known that overexposure to the sun’s UV rays can suppress immunity, and that is what makes sun worshippers more susceptible to skin cancer. In this study University of Sydney researchers set out to see if goji, a known immune enhancer, might be able to counteract the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.
Let’s take a look at the results of the study.
The mice in the study were divided into two groups: the “Goji Group” was given Himalayan Goji Juice mixed into their drinking water; and the “Control Group” received either apple or pear juice in their drinking water. After UV exposure, the mice in the Control Group developed sunburn, which was accompanied by inflammation and edema (swelling and fluid retention) just like you would have if you had been a bit careless about sunbathing without enough sunscreen.
Let’s examine what happened to the mice in the Goji Group? As reported in the Express article, “the inflammatory sunburn reaction was strongly reduced.” And this was with just 5 percent goji juice mixed into their water!
According to lead researcher (and FreeLife Scientific Advisory Board member) Dr. Vivienne Reeve, goji’s action is two-fold. It protects against decreased immune response, and it (the goji) also increases the body’s antioxidant power so that it is better able to mop up the dangerous free radicals that are generated after UV exposure.
Dr. Reeve’s groundbreaking study will be published in the upcoming issue of the respected peer-reviewed journal Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences, a publication of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Animal studies cannot guarantee identical results in humans, but they are an important first step. Dr. Reeve believes that “goji berry juice might prove useful in susceptible humans.”
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February 25th, 2010
In this new blog post we look at the Schisandra Berry. The Schisandra Berry comes from a woody vine native to forests of Northern China and the Russian Far East. Its berries have been used for many years in Traditional Chinese Medicine and it is considered one of the most important berries to Chinese herbalists.
The Schisandra Berry is considered a nutritional powerhouse and one of the 21 super fruits – foods – herbs in the Freelife Jule of the Orient Jiaogulan tonic.
Its name in Chinese comes from the little known but interesting fact that its berries possess all five basic flavors: salty, sweet, sour, pungent (spicy), and bitter.
The Schisandra Berry is typically used as a tonic and an adaptogen plus it provides healthful benefits to the liver, lungs, blood, and kidneys..
This valuable berry contains Vitamins A, C and E along with compounds called lignans. The large amount of lignans found in schisandra berries are beneficial for liver support as well as for strengthening the immune system. Lignans basically help enzymes in the liver produce antioxidants in large amounts.
Schisandra berries function as an adaptogen similar to ginseng, though not as potent. They help reduce fatigue and increase body energy as well as being beneficial for the digestive system. They also possess anti-inflammatory properties.
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Tags: adaptogen, anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, Chinese herbalists, enzymes, immune system, Jiaogulan, jiaogulan tonic, Jule of the Orient, lignans, Schisandra Berry, super food, Tonic, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vitamin C
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February 16th, 2010
In this new blog post we look at the Luo Han Guo Fruit. The Luo Han Guo is a perennial vine native to southern China and Northern Thailand and best known for its fruit. It is considered a nutritional powerhouse and one of the 21 super fruits – foods – herbs in the Freelife Jule of the Orient Jiaogulan tonic.
The Luo Han Guo Fruit like the goji berry is one of several that have been called the longevity fruit.
The vine of the Luo Han Guo grows to 9 to 16 feet long, climbing over other plants by means of tendrils which twine round anything they touch. The narrow, heart-shaped leaves are 4- 8 inches long. The fruit is round, almost 3 inches in diameter, and contains a sweet, fleshy, edible pulp and many seeds.
The Luo Han Guo plant is rarely found in the wild today as it has been cultivated for hundreds of years in China’s mountainous regions.
The main health benefits of the luo han guo come mainly from the mogrosides, a group of Triterpene-Glycosides which function as a unique and special antioxidant. These mogrosides, are also what gives the Luo Han Guo its very sweet flavor.
The Luo Han Guo fruit extract is nearly 300 times sweeter than sugar and has been used as a natural sweetener in China for nearly a thousand years due mainly to its flavor.
Luo Han Guo is mainly used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a sweetener. It is also reported to aid in longevity.
The Luo Han Guo fruit promotes respiratory health, enhances immune function, and promotes health and vitality.
There are no negative side effects associated with taking the Luo Han Guo fruit.
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Tags: antioxidants, Chinese medicine, immune function, Jiaogulan, jiaogulan tonic, Jule of the Orient, longevity fruit, Luo Han Guo Fruit, natural sweetener, respiratory health, super food, super fruits, superfruit, vitality
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February 5th, 2010
As New Orleans Saints wide receiver Robert Meachem prepares for Super Bowl XLIV he speaks about the power of GoChi Juice and Freelife products.
Here is what Robert Meachem has to say about the Freelife products GoChi Juice, Chi3 Energy Drink and Acti-flex for joint support.
“GoChi tastes great and the results are rapid and very beneficial to my body. After a long, hard day of training I am able to rest better at night. I also have more energy and my recovery period during my workouts is much shorter than before. I will continue to take GoChi during my off-season and mid-season programs to keep me feeling great.”
Wide Receiver Robert Meachem was selected as the 27th pick in the 2007 draft by the New Orleans Saints.
A graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Meachem was named a high school All-American by Parade and SuperPrep reporting services. Meachem went on to attend the University of Tennessee in the South Eastern Conference (SEC), where he garnered rave reviews, and had what was considered his breakout year in 2006, earning an all SEC, consensus All-American selection.
In 2007, Meachem decided to skip his senior season and enter the pro football draft.
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Tags: Acti-flex, Chi-3 energy drink, Freelife, gochi juice, high school All-American, himalayan gochi juice, joint health, New Orleans Saints, Robert Meachem, SEC, South Eastern Conference, Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLIV, University of Tennessee
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February 4th, 2010
The Chinese herb jiaogulan has attracted the interest of scientists ecause of its demonstrated ability to increase microcirculation in in vitro laboratory studies. According to noted pathologist and medical professor Dr. Jialiu Liu, jiaogulan’s circulation-enhancing effects result from increased nitric oxide release in the capillaries,which is mediated by bioactive jiaogulan compounds known as gypenoside saponins.
To test the microcirculation-enhancing abilities of jiaogulan in vivo in humans, FreeLife scientists chose to study Jule of the Orient™, a proprietary gypenoside-standardized tonic derived from fullspectrum, whole-plant jiaogulan. In the study, subjects received a single dose of two ounces (60 ml) of Jule, and changes in peripheral circulation in the hands were tracked using an advanced laser Doppler scanner. Statistical analysis showed that Jule significantly increased circulation by as much as 60 percent over baseline level, and that microcirculation was still improved over baseline even six hours after intake.†
Jule of the Orient patent pending and clinically tested tonic is based on jiaogulan, an Asian rainforest herb whose traditional use is backed by more than 300 scientific research papers attesting to profound and diverse health and wellness benefits unprecedented by any plant in nature. Studies on Jule have shown metabolic energy enhancement 16 times greater than ordinary jiaogulan. Ongoing research has also shown significant improvements in microcirculation, which is vital for the proper nutrition of each of the body’s 10 trillion cells.
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February 2nd, 2010
FreeLife’s Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Haru Amagase was recently invited to present our research at an important obesity conference in Washington, D.C. There, he demonstrated how TAIslim safely and effectively reduces body fat, increases metabolic fat burning, and has a positive impact on blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
The remarkable weight loss results seen with TAIslim have captured the attention of the international obesity research community.
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Study shows shows the positive effects of TAIslim on Body Weight, Waist Size, BMI, and Hip Size.
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One controlled human clinical study clearly demonstrated
that a single serving of TAIslim yields a significant increase in
resting metabolic rate compared to 1 serving of coffee, green
tea, or competing products such as 5-Hour Energy*.†
An increase in resting metabolic rate reflects more calories burned, so it is a weight loss aid. Energy drinks can increase the resting metabolic rate, but TAIslim has shown a much more significant impact on energy level/calories burned. TAIslim is based on FreeLife’s original research on the ability of the goji berry to reduce unsightly and dangerous belly fat.†
“These results are very interesting and promising,” remarked Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, noted obesity research expert and Assistant Professor at St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital and New York Obesity Research Center at Columbia University. “The rise in energy expenditure with this goji-based product is interesting and suggests a mechanism by which it can assist in weight management.”
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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January 31st, 2010
In this new blog post we look at the Longan fruit. Longan grows on a tree native to Southern China. The Longan tree can grow up to 60 feet in height. It is considered a nutritional powerhouse and one of the 21 super fruits – foods – herbs in the Freelife Jule of the Orient Jiaogulan tonic.
The longan is often referred to as a (”dragon eye”). It is so named because its fruit, when it is shelled, resembles an eyeball (the black seed shows through the translucent flesh like a pupil/iris.) It is used in Chinese herbal medicine.
Longan contains several compounds, including valuable ellagic acid, that bestow antioxidant and cellprotective effects.
Longan is also rich in a number of vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, phosphorus and potassium, and is rich in vitamins A, B-Complex, Niacin, Calcium, Phosphorous and Vitamin C. In traditional Chinese medicine, longan is considered to have a sweet taste and warm energy, and is associated with the Heart and Spleen meridians.
Longan fruit is beneficial for improved sleep, forgetfulness and anxiety. Longan promotes relaxation and tranquility. It also increases energy and physical stamina.
The Longan fruit is obviously edible, extremely sweet, juicy and succulent and apart from eating the fruit fresh, it is also often used in East Asian soups, snacks, desserts, and sweet-and-sour foods.
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Tags: Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese medicine, Freelife, improved sleep, Jiaogulan, jiaogulan tonic, Jule of the Orient, longan, Longan Fruit, super food, super fruits, superfruit, Vitamin C, vitamins and minerals
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January 20th, 2010
In this new blog post we look at the fruit Camu Camu. Camu camu is a red/purple cherry from the Amazon Rainforest. It is considered a nutritional powerhouse and one of the 21 super fruits – foods – herbs in the Freelife Jule of the Orient Jiaogulan tonic.
Camu-Camu is one of the most important nutritional supplements that you can take.
Other names for Camu-camu are rumberry, guavaberry, mirto, murta, guayabillo, coco-carette, merisier-cerise, bois de basse batard, cabo de chivo, escobillo, mije, mije colorado, and mijo.
Camu camu provides nutritional support for a healthy immune system, and support for the brain, lymph glands, heart and lungs. It is also an excellent antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Camu Camu has an extraordinarily high Vitamin C content. In fact it has the highest concentration of Vitamin C among all fruits on earth. The Camu-Camu fruit provides about 30- 50 times more Vitamin C than an orange. The vitamin C from Camu camu helps protect the fat-soluble vitamins A and E as well as fatty acids from oxidation. Camu Camu vitamin “C” as found in nature consists of enzymes, bioflavonoids and many other components that together are referred to as the P factor. These P factors benefit the body in numerous other ways besides antioxidant activity. The P factors strengthen the vascular system.
Plus camu camu contains natural beta-carotene, calcium, iron, niacin, phosphorus, protein, riboflavin, thiamin and the amino acids valine, leucine and serine.
Camu camu is also rich in very valuable nutritional flavonoids and phytochemical compounds which have demonstrated health benefits.
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Tags: Amazon Rainforest, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, beta-carotene, flavonoids, Freelife, jiaogulan tonic, Jule of the Orient, P factor, super food, super fruits, superfruit, Vitamin C
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January 17th, 2010
In this new blog post we look at Ginger Root. Ginger Root has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years and is known to be greatly beneficial for upset stomachs and nausea. It is considered a nutritional powerhouse and one of the 21 super fruits – foods – herbs in the Freelife Jule of the Orient Jiaogulan tonic.
Ginger is a root plant related to turmeric. The plant is native to Southeast Asia, however, today Jamaica is one of the leading cultivators of the popular plant.
What makes Ginger Root so unique is it has been used around the world for thousands of years for both medicinal purposes and as an aromatic spice. Ginger also acts as a useful food preservative.
Here are some of the useful benefits of Ginger:
It has been used as an aid for motion sickness.
Ginger maintaining cholesterol and blood lipids already in the normal range.
Helps maintain and support healthy joints.
It is a very potent antioxidant against free-radical activity, which assists with the body’s normal response to inflammation.
Other benefits of Ginger Root include use as a natural antihistamine.
It is frequently employed to disguise the taste of medicines.
The two most active ingredients in ginger root are shogaols and gingerols.
Ginger is composed of various nutrients and phytochemicals. The nutrients ginger contains are: Amino acids, calcium, essential fatty acids, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B-1, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-3, vitamin B-6, vitamin C, and zinc.
The Phytochemicals it contains are: Alpha-pinene, beta-carotene, beta-ionone, beta-sitosterol, caffeic acid, camphor, capsaicin, caryophllene, chlorogenic acid, citral, curcumin, farnesol, ferulic acid, geraniol, gingerols, lecithin, 1,8-cineole, and zingerone.
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Tags: beta-sitosterol, Chinese medicine, food preservative, ginger root, Gingerols, Jiaogulan, jiaogulan tonic, Jule of the Orient, motion sickness, natural antihistamine, nausea, nutritional supplement, spice, super food, upset stomach
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