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Why Bother with Goji?

Goji Berry — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:23:54 +0000

Many people ask themselves, why bother with taking goji? Well a few good reasons are that it is high in antioxidants, contains 4 unique polysaccharides and also has essential minerals and amino acids that the body needs. If that is not enough reason there is more. Although goji berries are good for you they also taste great. Unlike many health products you do not have to force your self to eat them. In fact you will want to.

Goji Berries in Ancient Medicine

Goji Berry — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:17:39 +0000

The Goji berry history dates back for thousands of years. Goji Berries have long been used in Ancient Medicine for overall wellbeing. Goji Berries value to human health was studied in China, thousands of years ago. Chinese Medicine has recognized it ever since the Tang Dynasty for its many health benefits such as nourishing the Yin (Yin represents the material part of the body.) and Yang ( Yang represents the energy and function of the body). Yin-Yang theory is the fundamental theory of Chinese Traditional Medicine.

Goji Berries Featured in MSN Health Article

Goji Berry — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:17:20 +0000

MSN has done an article on "The 10 Best Foods You Are Not Eating" Goji Berries are one of the foods that were listed on the article. The nutritional properties of the goji berries are very high. Some of the nutritional benefits of the goji berry are that it is high in Antioxidants, contains 4 unique Polysaccharides, and also has many beneficial minerals and amino acids

Ancient Medicine for Overall Wellbeing:

Goji Berry — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:50:02 +0000

Goji Berries value to human health was explored in China thousands of years ago. It has been cited by several ancient Chinese Medicine since the Tang Dynasty (1000-1400 A. D) for its multiple health benefits, such as: nourishing the Yin (Yin-Yang theory is the fundamental theory of Chinese Traditional Medicine. Yin represents the material part of the body and Yang represents the energy and function of the body), strengthening the eyes, liver and kidney and nourishing the blood. Goji Berry fruits are used in many herbal formulas to maintain overall health when suffering from chronic conditions, such as weariness of the loins and legs, dizziness and ringing in the ear, visual degeneration, headaches, insomnia, chronic liver diseases, diabetes, tuberculosis, and hypertension. Ancient people used goji berry fruit to make tea, soup, stew and wine or chewed them like raisins. Scientists in modern China have extensively studied goji berry fruits, their nutrients and their medical benefits. They have further substantiated the ancient medical applications such as: maintain healthy immune system (including specific and non-specific immune response), improving eye conditions, support healthy liver function, maintain healthy blood pressure and blood sugar. Goji berry is also an excellent herb for anti-oxidant and anti-aging.

Goji's and Weight Loss

Goji Berry — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:09:26 +0000

Goji — The Asian Weight Loss Secret

In an anti-obesity study, patients were given goji each morning and each afternoon. Results were excellent with most patients losing significant weight. In another study, it was shown that goji's master molecule polysaccharides enhanced the conversion of food into energy, and reduced body weight.

Goji Berries and Healthy Weight

Nearly two-thirds of Americans aged 20 years and older are overweight. More than 3 of every 10 American adults are significantly overweight – a condition termed obesity. Both overweight and obesity are associated with increased health risk for a host of chronic diseases. As noted in a March 2004 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, obesity and its complications are the second leading cause of preventable death, causing more than 300,000 fatalities per year.

The Goji Berry's "Master Molecule"

Goji Berry — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:24:20 +0000

Goji Berries contain special polysaccharides which fortify your immune system and are responsible for controlling your body's most important defense systems. Scientists atrribute most of goji's amazing health properties to these special polysaccharides.

I really question some Goji Berry companies?

Goji Berry — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:37:28 +0000

I have been searching the internet and notice some Goji compaines making claims. Some of the claims I am seeing is the Goji's are grown in Tibet they are the only authentic Tibetan Goji Berries and the only ones to have these berries. If you look at the contact information they show a phone number in China also the area where they are located in is Guangzhou. If you are fimilar with China Guangzhou is 1,000's of miles away from Tibet or this region. We have our sources in China telling us Tibet is having so many problems at this time to get Goji Berries from this area would be impossible. We feel many companies are making false claims about the authenticity of where there Goji Berries are coming from.

Also let it been known Tibet is considered part of China. If you travel to Tibet you are in China so companies making claims that there berries don't come from China this is also miss-leading.

We realize you have choices where you purchase Goji Berries from and want to keep you informed.

GojiBerries.us carries Goji Berries that are the strain from the Tibetian Himilayin area If you are looking to buy the very finest Goji berries, either retail or wholesale, no need to look further. We import the very highest quality Goji berry variety, the Lycium Barbarum. They are Premium Grade A King Size, being harvested at their peak of ripeness and sweetness. Our Goji berries are the authentic variety originally grown in fertile and pollution-free valleys of the Tibetan and Mongolian Himalayas. Because we buy in such large volume, we can offer you the most competitive prices.

Athletic Performance / Energy

Goji Berry — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:07:23 +0000

Usual dosage level: up to 5 oz. daily

An animal study showed that goji’s LBP polysaccharides induced a
remarkable increase in exercise tolerance and stamina, and helped to
eliminate fatigue. Goji LBP enhances glycogen storage (glycogen is the
body’s primary energy fuel).
Goji LBP also helps in post-workout recovery. It may limit sore
muscles by increasing activity of the lactic acid removing enzyme lactate
dehydrogenase. It also accelerates clearance of blood urea nitrogen, a
toxin produced during exercise.

Goji Berry Roundup

Goji Berry — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:28:25 +0000

As they fed the goji berries into the spectrometer, an interesting pattern
began to emerge. There seemed to be a great similarity between the
spectral signatures of goji berries from each of these regions. That was to
be expected, as all goji varieties have a close family resemblance. They are
all of the Lyciumgenus.
There were several peaks, however, that varied greatly in height for
different samples of berries. Spectral signature graphs of berries from
Xinjiang and Ningxia tended to exhibit the highest peaks, with the rest
of the samples showing peaks that were lower to varying degrees.
To the researchers, the discovery of these peaks indicated that there
might be some unknown active compounds present in the goji berry,
and that they were found in the famous berries of Ningxia and Xinjiang
at higher levels than in the less renowned berries.
There were two complicating observations, however:

1) Not all samples of Ningxia or Xinjiang berries had these high
peaks. Some of the samples had lower peaks, and it was noteworthy
that the lower-testing berries corresponded with years in which
there had not been as much sunlight or rainfall, or when late
summer temperatures had been abnormally low.

2) Conversely, there were some samples from lesser regions that tested
incredibly high, and once again there was a direct correlation
between the high spectral peaks and an exceptional growing season.
But doesn’t this make sense? Not every year is a “vintage” year, for goji
berries or for fine wines. In fact, in the last 30 years, one of France’s premier
vineyards has produced a “great” wine only three times. Twice during that
time, the wine has been pronounced to be virtually unfit to drink! To learn more about goji berries and the spectrometer click here.

Improving Sleep

Goji Berry — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:39:48 +0000

Goji berries are a rich source of two nutrients that are necessary for healthful sleep:

* Thiamin (B1): The vitamin is found in the hulls of grains, but it is missing from diets that mostly contain refined grains. Thiamin also improves mood, alleviates depression and increases energy levels.

* Magnesium: The mineral reduces the time it takes to fall asleep and improves the quality of sleep.