7.13.2012

Holistic Health - Maca Root


I work at a flea market in Detroit on Fridays, and there is a lady (Miss DNA) who has a little holistic health shop. One day, I was telling her about the many ailments I go through and all the remedies I've tried. She then introduced me to Maca Root (in powder form, also comes in liquid) which has a list of issues it helps with. I must say that it has proven to help me. I noticed that I have to stay on a regimen and not skip days. You can mix it with power shakes, food, or take it as is. I've done all three and they all work just fine. Here's a little information about the root and the way it helps.

Lepidium meyenii or "Maca Root" is a plant found in Peru, Bolivia, and some parts of Brazil. It has been said be been used for over 2000 years. Maca Root is said to do the following: 

Increases energy and endurance 
Increases stamina 
Improves sexual function in men and women 
Enhances fertility in people and animals 
Reduces hormonal dysfunction during menopause & andropause 
Can regulate hormonal imbalances 
Has a beneficial action on the circulatory system; Speeds wound healing and reduces anemia 
Enhances memory, learning, and mental ability 
Has a beneficial action on the circulatory system; gives skin a more youthful appearance 
Good for healthy teeth and bones 
Acts as a fungistatic and bacteriostatic 
Acts as an anticarcinogen and antioxidant 
Is an alternative to anabolic steroids, helps to build muscle 
Is non addictive

-(Source: http://www.macaroot.com/benefits/index.html)

Some people don't care for the taste. I think it tastes like bread, some people say it has a "nutty" taste to it. If you're looking for a natural pick me up, this is my personal recommendation. If you stay in the Metro Detroit area, I suggest buying some for a really good price from Ms. DNA inside the Russel Bazaar (located at 1600 Clay)

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