A Closer Look at the Juniper

Daily Health Tips Newsletter June 1, 2012 Know someone who'd enjoy this health tip? Forward this to a Friend!   YOU MIGHT LIKE Stress and Depression Fats and Oils Made Simple Taxing Unhealthy Food The Danger of Swimming in Chlorinated Pools Daily Natural Health Recommendations CONNECT WITH US  HEALTH PODCAST How To Detox Your Kidneys In today's featured podcast, you will learn why it's necessary and how to safely perform a kidney detox with natural ingredients. (24:02) Did you receive this email from a friend? Subscribe here to get your own copy! Want more natural health news and tips? Get our bi-weekly special report, direct from Jon Barron! Subscribe here and get two free books! Here is today's Daily Health Tip you requested!  If you'd like to forward this email, unsubscribe, or manage your subscription, click here. Today's Daily Health Tip A Closer Look at the Juniper by Jennifer Good    Each week we take some time out to dig deeper into backgrounds of some known and some lesser-known healthy natural foods, herbs, and nutraceuticals. This week we turn our attention to the juniper berry, particularly the Juniperus communis. The juniper berry is not a true berry, but rather a cone with a berry-like appearance. The berries are used as a spice in northern European and Scandinavian cuisine. It's also used to flavor the alcohol gin. In addition to these more common uses for the berry, there are a vast number of health benefits as well. Contemporary herbalists primarily use juniper as a diuretic ("water pill") component of herbal formulas designed to treat bladder infections . The volatile oils of juniper reportedly increase the rate of kidney filtration, thereby increasing urine flow and perhaps helping to "wash out" offending bacteria. The volatile oils, particularly terpinen-4-ol, may cause an increase in urine volume. According to some sources, juniper increases urine volume without a loss of electrolytes such as potassium. It is recommended by the German Commission E for kidney ailments. Juniper Berries are also used to treat infections, especially within the urinary tract, bladder, kidneys, and prostate. Their antiseptic properties help remove waste and acidic toxins from the body, stimulating a fighting action against bacterial and yeast infections. Juniper Berries also help increase the flow of digestive fluids, improving digestion and eliminating gas and stomach cramping. As a diuretic, Juniper Berries eliminate excess water retention contributing to weight loss. Juniper Berries' anti-inflammatory properties are ideal for relieving pain and inflammation related to rheumatism and arthritis. In addition, Juniper Berries are beneficial in reducing congestion, as well as treating asthma and colds. Juniper Berries make an excellent antiseptic in conditions such as cystitis. But the essential oil present in this herb is quite stimulating to the kidney nephrons. Some texts warn that juniper oil may be a kidney irritant at higher doses, but there is no real evidence that this is the case. Nonetheless, people with serious kidney disease probably shouldn't take juniper. For more natural ingredients with natural health benefits, click here. Liked this health tip? Pass it along to someone else who might enjoy it as well! Forward this email to a Friend! Find more great topics on natural health @ JonBarron.org! Health Topics | Detox Program | Health Articles | Programs | Podcasts   Copyright © 2002-2012 The Baseline of Health Foundation - All rights reserved. - Contact Us The Baseline of Health Foundation - 19360 Rinaldi St. Suite 370 Porter Ranch, CA 91326

 

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