Benefits of Fenugreek

If you don't have time to read, just read the words in bold. Can't remember the website which I copied this from.

Today, fenugreek seeds are mostly used internally to ease digestive-tract disorders and externally to soothe and promote healing of minor skin wounds and infections. It is also used internally to relieve bronchial congestion, calm coughs, and to ease menstrual and menopausal complaints.

Some experts claim that a warm fenugreek gargle soothes a sore throat.

Thanks to modern day science the benefits of fenugreek grow even more impressive as studies reveal some other possible benefits of fenugreek.

The Benefits of Fenugreek and High Cholesterol - In one study, researchers at the S.N. Medical College in India measured the cholesterol levels of 60 people who were not taking any cholesterol-lowering medications. Then, the participants where instructed to eat a bowl of soup containing approximately 1 ounce of powered fenugreek seed before lunch and dinner daily. After 4 weeks of daily consumption of about 2 ounces of powdered fenugreek seed –the participants saw their cholesterol levels begin to decline. After a 24 week period - their average total cholesterol dropped 14%.

The Benefits of Fenugreek and Diabetes- Clinical studies in India found 25 grams, or nearly an ounce per day of fenugreek seed lower blood-glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

In this next section, we would like to briefly cover the benefits of fenugreek on related women topics which are: Fenugreek and Breast Feeding, Fenugreek and Nursing, and Fenugreek and Breast Milk.

Fenugreek seed has been used to support healthy milk production since biblical times. The benefits of fenugreek in breastfeeding are believed to stem from diosgenin, a compound that is similar to the female hormone estrogen. More specifically, diosgenin has been shown experimentally to increase milk flow. As such, the use of fenugreek to encourage lactation could offer help to women with insufficient supply. However, there needs to be more scientific evidence of the herb's effectiveness in increasing milk production.

In addition, there is anecdotal evidence that it may help enlarge woman's breasts in women who are not nursing.

Okay, so yesterday I got some fenugreek, put a teaspoon in some warm water and drank it down. I waited for a while to see the effects. Nothing happened lol. I thought it would be magic you see. Anyway, when I got up this morning my stomach shrunk, as in no bloating like i usually do! Could it be...

Change of plans

I know I told myself I wouldn’t write so much of crap in this blog and stick to recipes but there are something that I’d like to say aloud. Before I bore unsuspecting listeners to death, I’d have a better chance of maybe being heard willingly here.

Last weekend, I went home to Klang for the long weekend to attend a wedding. A dear family friend had suffered a heart-attack and needed surgery. This really got me thinking about the state of my body and health. I mean, I know it’s an age old saying, but truly, I’m not getting any younger. And the truth is, with the reckless means I’ve been eating without thinking, I personally am scared to investigate my medical state ‘cause the last test I did showed high levels of bad cholesterol and I haven’t bothered to cut down on any crap I eat.

So, anyway….recently I have read about the benefits of Fenugreek/ Biji Halba/ Venthayam and have been practicing it in my diet for almost a month now. Not diligently, but I will now. I have decided to include raw and healthy components that help fight various diseases. Now, I intend to add bitter gourd, lime, oats (yuck!), ginger, garlic and other stuff I might discover along the way.

I will attach articles on the raw foods I’m about to add in my diet, reasons and how to consume them. I will also write a report here in my blog after 6 months to see if there are any improvements in my health status. ARhhhhgggghhh… dread this but must do a blood test soon so I can compare results. Hopefully through home cooking and adding on these raw foods in my body (as well as a little exercise) , I can be a better human being towards my body.