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Benefits of stevia:
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a wonderful dietary supplement
used for over 1500 years as a sweetener and for medicinal purposes.
Since the 1970's, stevia has been used in Japan as the main
alternative to sugar, used instead of the banned aspartame in diet
soda, gum and other food and beverages. Stevia is also being used as a
sweetener in other countries after extensive studies proved it's
safety. Stevia has been used with success to treat many ailments
including diabetes, high blood pressure, gingivitis, digestion
ailments, addictions, topically for acne and other skin ailments and
also as a wonderful weight loss aid. Safe for diabetics as it
does not raise blood sugar!
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Known for its
nourishing properties for the pancreas, stevia has been used by
diabetics for centuries as a sweetener and also as a method of
controlling blood sugar levels. Studies have shown that stevia can
regulate blood sugar levels when taken appropriately. This is not
meant to replace current practices of a diabetic, but as an aide to
control diabetes. To view more information regarding the studies done
on stevia and diabetes please see view
Research & Studies.
Studies have
shown that stevia lowers high blood pressure without affecting normal
blood pressure. The Guarani Indians of Paraguay have used stevia for
centuries without any negative effects. To view a study done on the
effects of stevia on hypertension please see
Research & Studies.
Due to high
beneficial mineral content and anti-bacterial properties, stevia is a
wonderful additive to toothpaste or diluted as a mouthwash. Not only
will it not cause cavities, but it actually prevents them!
Stevia improves
digestion and intestinal function, soothes an upset stomach and
promotes quicker recovery from minor ailments. It is best to consume
stevia as a tea for this effect, although other methods may also be
beneficial to digestion and minor ailments.
Applied to the
skin, stevia treats acne and other skin ailments. It also protects
against premature aging. Place a few drops of our stevia liquid
concentrate on your skin, rinse after 30 minutes and feel the
difference. Stevia may also be used on skin inflictions. After a 20
second stinging sensation, the pain is significantly reduces and the
healing time is accelerated. Our healing gel contains stevia and is an
all purpose healer for skin ailments, works incredibly well on almost
all inflictions.
Stevia contains no
calories and actually reduces cravings for sweets and fatty foods.
Studies have shown that it also minimizes hunger sensations. Once
again your sweet tooth can be satisfied guilt free. It is not only a
diet aide, but beneficial for you too. New reports are stating that if
taken 20 minutes before a meal, you will feel satiated sooner.
Reports keep coming
in that the use of stevia has reduced cravings for tobacco, alcohol,
sweet and fatty foods. Chew directly on a stevia leaf or take a few
drops of the stevia liquid to help curb cravings. Take 20 minutes
before a meal to feel satiated sooner.
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