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11/11/2023

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11/10/2023

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30/09/2023

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30/09/2023

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29/09/2023

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🌱1. Contains Many Nutrients
Stinging nettle’s leaves and root provide a wide variety of nutrients, including:

Vitamins: Vitamins A, C
and K, as well as several B vitamins
Minerals: Calcium, iron,
magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium
Fats: Linoleic acid,
linolenic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid and oleic acid
Amino acids: All of the essential amino acids
Polyphenols: Kaempferol,
quercetin, caffeic acid, coumarins and other flavonoids
Pigments: Beta-carotene, lutein,
luteoxanthin and other carotenoids
What’s more, many of these nutrients act as antioxidants inside your body.

Antioxidants are molecules that help defend your cells against damage from free radicals. Damage caused by free radicals is linked to aging, as well as cancer and other harmful diseases. Studies indicate that stinging nettle extract can raise blood antioxidant levels.

🌱2. May Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation is your body’s way of healing itself and fighting infections.
However, chronic inflammation can inflict significant harm.Stinging nettle harbors a variety of compounds that may reduce inflammation.
In animal and test-tube studies, stinging nettle reduced levels of multiple inflammatory hormones by interfering with their production. In human studies, applying a stinging nettle cream or consuming stinging nettle products appears to relieve inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis.
For instance, in one 27-person study, applying a stinging nettle cream onto arthritis-affected areas significantly reduced pain, compared to a placebo treatment.In another study, taking a supplement that contained stinging nettle extract significantly reduced arthritis pain. Additionally, participants felt they could reduce their dose of anti-inflammatory pain relievers because of this capsule.

🌱3. May Treat Enlarged Prostate Symptoms

Up to 50% of men aged 51 and older have an enlarged prostate gland.An enlarged prostate is commonly called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Scientists aren’t sure what causes BPH, but it can lead to significant discomfort during urination.Interestingly, a few studies suggest that stinging nettle may help treat BPH.

Animal research reveals that this powerful plant may prevent the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone — a more powerful form of testosterone. Stopping this conversion can help reduce prostate size.

Studies in people with BPH demonstrate that stinging nettle extracts help treat short- and long-term urination problems — without side effects.

🌱4. May Treat Hay Fever
Hay fever is an allergy that involves inflammation in the lining of your nose. Stinging nettle is viewed as a promising natural treatment for hay fever.
Test-tube research shows that stinging nettle extracts can inhibit inflammation that can trigger seasonal allergies.This includes blocking histamine receptors and stopping immune cells from releasing chemicals that trigger allergy symptoms.

🌱5. May Lower Blood Pressure
Approximately one in three American adults has high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a serious health concern because it puts you at risk of heart disease and strokes, which are among the leading causes of death worldwide. Stinging nettle was traditionally used to treat high blood pressure.
Animal and test-tube studies illustrate that it may help lower blood pressure in several ways. For one, it may stimulate nitric oxide production, which acts as a vasodilator. Vasodilators relax the muscles of your blood vessels, helping them widen.
In addition, stinging nettle has compounds that may act as calcium channel blockers, which relax your heart by reducing the force of contractions. In animal studies, stinging nettle has been shown to lower blood pressure levels while raising the heart’s antioxidant defenses.

🌱6. May Aid Blood Sugar Control
Both human and animal studies link stinging nettle to lower blood sugar levels. In fact, this plant contains compounds that may mimic the effects of insulin. In a three-month study in 46 people, taking 500 mg of stinging nettle extract three times daily significantly lowered blood sugar levels compared to a placebo.

Stinging nettle may offer other potential health benefits, including:

🌸Reduced bleeding:
Medicines containing stinging nettle extract have been found to reduce excessive
bleeding, especially after surgery.
🌸Liver health: Nettle’s antioxidant properties may protect your liver against damage by toxins, heavy
metals and inflammation.
🌸Natural diuretic: This plant may help your body shed excess salt and water, which in turn
could lower blood pressure temporarily. Keep in mind that these findings are from animal studies.
🌸Wound and burn healing: Applying stinging nettle creams may support wound healing, including burn wounds.

🦋SIDE EFFECTS:🦋

Pregnant women should avoid consuming stinging nettle because it may trigger uterine contractions, which can raise the risk of a miscarriage.

Speak to your doctor before consuming stinging nettle if you’re taking one of the following:

Blood thinners
Blood pressure medication
Diuretics (water pills)
Diabetes medication
Lithium

Stinging nettle could interact with these medications. For instance, the plant’s potential diuretic effect may strengthen the impact of diuretics, which can raise your risk of dehydration.

06/08/2023

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30/07/2023

25/07/2023

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04/06/2023

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21/05/2023

Taylor Wimpey Challenge 2023, what a weekend taking part! 31 miles over 2 days and £5200 raised for the 3 charities with the east Scotland team, and The Celtic Manor to celebrate what a resort 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🧡