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"A lot of people also report the same benefits from eating the maca herb. maca is also from South America, and it's an energizing, mood-stabilizing herb that is now gaining popularity. There are some great products that use maca, in particular Ruth's Hemp Foods, which offers a hemp-protein-plus-maca product that is simply outstanding. I highly recommend it. In terms of raw cacao, I recommend David Wolf's company, Nature's First Law, which is found at www.RawFood.com." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Other Uses The Inca cultivated maca over two thousand years ago. Legend has it that Incan warriors would consume it before battle as a strengthening tonic. During the Spanish colonialization of Peru, maca was used as a currency. There are chronicles of Spanish conquistadors finding that their horses and pigs became infertile at the high altitude (a common phenomenon). Incan farmers recommended that the Spaniards feed the animals maca, as they had found that it increased reproduction in their own llamas and alpacas." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"A recent study proved maca's effectiveness in treating women with amenorrhea due to hypoestrogenic states, and especially premature ovarian failure. In a study of 20 healthy menopausal women in the early phase of their menopause, maca (2,000 mg per day) was given for up to eight months and was shown to lower follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (higher levels of FSH are a measure of low estrogen production from the ovaries) and increase luteinizing hormone (LH) (elevated LH is necessary to stimulate ovulation), resulting in increases in both estrogen levels and progesterone levels." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"The Peruvians and many others claim maca can help fight depression, help with anemia and improve overall memory and vitality. This powerful food is also a libido stimulant and will help stimulate the thyroid! Maca powder is best taken mixed with warm water in a tea. maca has a strong taste which can be softened with goji berries or honey. Superfood #4: Raw Honey I'm not talking about the honey in the little bear. I'm talking real, unprocessed, raw honey. Raw honey contains enzymes, phytonutrients, resins and propolis?bee glue." - Kevin Gianni and Annmarie Colameo, The Busy Person's Fitness Solution (Get the book.)

"An interesting theory on maca and sexual activity has to do with the fact that maca contains high amounts of an amino acid called histidine. Histidine plays an often-overlooked role in both ejaculation and orgasm. It gets tricky here, but stay with me. The body uses histidine to produce histamine. High levels of histamine are often found in men who have premature ejaculation. (That's one reason why a side effect of antihistamines is difficulty in achieving orgasm." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"For those who still don't find relief, maca root may be the answer; it jogs the pituitary and hypothalamus and balances hormones in the body. maca root has helped to reduce hot flashes by 80 percent. Start taking two teaspoons per day, one in the morning and one in the late afternoon. Since maca has an energizing effect, you should avoid it too close to bedtime. When symptoms die down, reduce your intake to a 3A teaspoon twice daily. Mix it with juice or take it in capsule form, as its taste is somewhat unpleasant." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"OMP 100 mg (not 200 mg); 1 pill twice daily, 3 weeks on and 1 week off Consider short-term trial (less than 6 months): Black cohosh extract: standardized extract, 40-80 mg twice daily Maca: 2,000 mg per day Rhodiola: 3% rosavin, 200 mg per day Polyglandular products: To stimulate the hypothala-mus/pituitary/ovarian feedback mechanisms, use bovine extracts of combinations of pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and ovarian tissue. (Each woman is unique and requires an individualized approach." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"I know I have been better able to adapt to physical stress when supplementing with maca. maca also works to restore the negative effect that stress has on hormonal health. Even a modest decline—or increase, for that matter—in certain hormone levels will impair the body's ability to build muscle and recover from stress in general. An out-of-balance hormonal system is a catalyst for numerous ailments. A prolonged hormonal imbalance will also induce signs of premature aging and cause excess body fat to be stored." - Brendan Brazier, The Thrive Diet: The Whole Food Way to Lose Weight, Reduce Stress, and Stay Healthy for Life (Get the book.)

"You can also add superfood green powders, spirulina, chlorella, blue green algae, and/or maca to boost the nutritional content. Mylk will keep 2-3 days if stored in a glass jar or pitcher." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.) "Chia Smoothie 1 cup chia seeds 7-8 cups blessed water Optional: 1 cup ice Optional ingredients: Add superfood nutrition with cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, licorice root powder, mesquite, carob, stevia, superfood green powders, spirulina, chlorella, blue green algae, and/or maca. Also, 2-4 cups of any fresh green can be added to make a super chia green smoothie. (Note: If adding greens, use less water.) Place seeds in blender, with any or all of the optional ingredients listed. Fill halfway with water, add ice, and blend to a creamy consistency." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.) "Super Green Cactus Chia Soup 1 young raw nopal cactus pad, spines removed 4 cups greens (kale, spinach, lamb's quarters, baby lettuces, or other favorite greens) Va, cup hemp oil or stone-ground cold-pressed olive oil Va cup chia seeds or hemp seeds 2-4 tablespoons lemon juice 2-4 tablespoons ginger juice 1 -3 teaspoons kelp powder 1 -3 teaspoons maca root powder dash black pepper, cayenne, turmeric, and hing dash Himalayan or sun-dried sea salt 1 cup blessed water to desired consistency Toss all ingredients into blender and blend on high speed. Serves 1-2." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Maca root has helped to reduce hot flashes by 80 percent. Start taking two teaspoons per day, one in the morning and one in the late afternoon. Since maca has an energizing effect, you should avoid it too close to bedtime. When symptoms die down, reduce your intake to a 3A teaspoon twice daily. Mix it with juice or take it in capsule form, as its taste is somewhat unpleasant. Still, the best preventive action for reducing or avoiding menopausal symptoms is cleansing the liver, colon and kidneys." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"It's unlikely that horny goat weed, even with maca and L-arginine, are going to make you suddenly fall in lust with Miss Anderson in accounting, particularly if you can't stand her to begin with. But if circulation or blood flow is an issue, this "natural cure" may indeed give your sex life a boost. Chris Kilham points out that many people in this country think of herbs as drugs and figure that a little amount will do some good. He believes, as I do, and as many people in our field do, that consumers often take far too little of most herbs to get the real benefits that are available." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "To use maca as the Peruvians do, for example, you'd have to take about 3,000 to 5,000 mg a day or more. Since some products are purer than others, this is variable, but the small doses aren't likely to cut it. Kilham recommends that 4 or 5 capsules a day (between 1,800 and 2,250 mg each) is the right range. Horse Chestnut Banish Varicose Veins or Prevent Them in the First Place NO ONE THINKS varicose veins are pretty, but truth be told they're pretty harmless." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"A diet that includes a daily dose of maca will supply the body with what it needs to curtail stress and construct serotonin, thereby reducing or altogether eliminating sugar cravings and the vicious circle they can initiate. Sterols are steroid-like compounds found in both plants and animals that promote quick regeneration of fatigued muscle tissue. maca is a rich source of sterols (see Glossary, page 288). During the off-season, I build my strength and muscle mass in the gym." - Brendan Brazier, The Thrive Diet: The Whole Food Way to Lose Weight, Reduce Stress, and Stay Healthy for Life (Get the book.)

"Consider short-term trial (less than 6 months): Black cohosh extract: standardized extract, 40-80 mg twice daily Maca: 2,000 mg per day Rhodiola: 3% rosavin, 200 mg per day Polyglandular products: To stimulate the hypothala-mus/pituitary/ovarian feedback mechanisms, use bovine extracts of combinations of pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and ovarian tissue. (Each woman is unique and requires an individualized approach." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"During the Spanish colonialization of Peru, maca was used as a currency. There are chronicles of Spanish conquistadors finding that their horses and pigs became infertile at the high altitude (a common phenomenon). Incan farmers recommended that the Spaniards feed the animals maca, as they had found that it increased reproduction in their own llamas and alpacas." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

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"There are some great products that use maca, in particular Ruth's Hemp Foods, which offers a hemp-protein-plus-maca product that is simply outstanding. I highly recommend it. In terms of raw cacao, I recommend David Wolf's company, Nature's First Law, which is found at www.RawFood.com. There are a great number of supplements and foods that can prevent depression and help you feel really great, so look into them and do your best to safely get off of antidepressants, not only for the cost, but also because of the potential harm those drugs may be causing you." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Interestingly, maca is also used to relieve symptoms of stress, which can kill romance as well as rob us of our vitality. Today, maca is often included in sports supplements and other formulas designed to recharge and revitalize the body. In the United States, natural healers have used maca to treat chronic fatigue syndrome. maca is rich in amino acids, calcium, zinc, and other vitamins. Pata De Vaca Native to Brazil, this herb is a natural treatment for diabetes. People who are diabetic often suffer from a condition called polyuria, or frequent urination." - Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D., Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Hundreds of NEW Natural Products that Will Help You Live Longer, Look Better, Stay Heathier, ... and Much More! (Get the book.)

"In a study of 20 healthy menopausal women in the early phase of their menopause, maca (2,000 mg per day) was given for up to eight months and was shown to lower follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (higher levels of FSH are a measure of low estrogen production from the ovaries) and increase luteinizing hormone (LH) (elevated LH is necessary to stimulate ovulation), resulting in increases in both estrogen levels and progesterone levels." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Maca powder is best taken mixed with warm water in a tea. maca has a strong taste which can be softened with goji berries or honey. Superfood #4: Raw Honey I'm not talking about the honey in the little bear. I'm talking real, unprocessed, raw honey. Raw honey contains enzymes, phytonutrients, resins and propolis?bee glue. This unique combination of properties makes it versatile not only as a food, but as an anti-bacterial agent." - Kevin Gianni and Annmarie Colameo, The Busy Person's Fitness Solution (Get the book.)

"Peruvians eat considerable amounts of maca as a vegetable staple on a routine basis, so a few hundred milligrams of dried root in a capsule is unlikely to have any effect. The best way to buy it would be as a bulk, powdered herb, or as the complete root in a health food store. You can use the powder in a beverage, or cook and eat the root as you would a potato or a turnip. There does not seem to be any toxicity or adverse effects to using maca, even in large doses." - James Occhiogrosso, N. D., Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life (Get the book.) "For others, it is androgen hormones like testosterone. maca is a notable exception. Clinical studies have shown that maca has virtually no effect on testosterone and the other sex steroid hormones.48 It also does not appear to have any effect on nitric oxide levels. However, there are several good studies that agree the herb acts as an aphrodisiac, increasing sexual desire and ability. And it does all of this without affecting a man's hormone profile. While the studies show a positive effect, the mechanism for how it works is not clear." - James Occhiogrosso, N. D., Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life (Get the book.)

"I later discovered that both the maca root and the goji seem to have similar properties. They both apparently cause the red blood cells to release oxygen to the cells more efficiently via an enzyme called 23BPG. This tends to make better use of the available oxygen. Interestingly, all three (maca, goji, and the coca plant) grow at high altitudes and under harsh conditions. Now that our little expedition to Peru is over, we'll get back to business and Dr. Templeman's discoveries." - Dr. David W. Tanton; Ph.D., A Drug-Free Approach To Healthcare, Revised Edition (Get the book.)

"These super foods include bee pollen, goji berries (also used in Chinese medicine), sea vegetables like dulse and nori, spirulina, noni juice, blue-green algae from Upper Klamath Lake, Pemvian maca, sprouts and wheatgrass juice. David Wolfe claims that the top three super foods, in terms of their association with longevity, are goji berries, royal jelly and cacao beans. There is controversy among raw fooders as to whether cacao is a healthful food or whether it is even possible to eat truly raw cacao due to its bitterness." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Incan farmers recommended that the Spaniards feed the animals maca, as they had found that it increased reproduction in their own llamas and alpacas." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Bee pollen is nature's most complete food) • maca (a radish-family root that grows in the high Andes. This root increases the production of progesterone in women and testosterone in men. A warming food, rich in minerals and vigor-increasing properties. Also a powerful aphrodisiac.) • Cacao beans (this the raw form of chocolate. Cacao is the nut of the cacao fruit. This is likely the most chemically complex food substance in the world. Usually better for weight loss as it inhibits appetite. Please read my book Naked Chocolate for more information on cacao, the food of the gods!" - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.) "Coconut oil and maca powder are two excellent foods to help support the building up of progesterone for increasing overall hormone production. In conjunction with nutrition, weight-bearing exercise is important for healing osteoporosis. Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) tea also seems to be highly effective in helping increase bone density. Trade-Out After eating Sunfoods under the Sun for a sufficient period of time, the body begins removing everything that is improper. This process will continue for several years until you become a rejuvenated being." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

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