Pumpkin Power

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If you are one of those who care little about the different
activities associated with Halloween-the costume parade on your block showing
the power of scary witches in their regalia, you might consider the real power
of the golden yellow pumpkin fruit, if nothing, for its powerful health
benefits.

Carved out
with eyes, dress it up for fun times in whatever way you choose, the pumpkin is
probably one of the best specimen of nature considered to be both food and
medicine. The whole plant-fruit pulp leaves flowers and seeds are edible and
full of nutrients. The health benefits of the pumpkin are as varied as the good
number of ailments that plague humanity. Cooked, boiled, and juiced into soups
you cannot beat the power of a pumpkin for its taste or goodness to your body.
Below are a few.

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SKIN: Reverses sun skin damage and wrinkles

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EYES: Reduces cataracts and age-related eye diseases.

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PARASITES: The powdered seeds are mixed in juice to rid
the body of parasites.

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KIDNEY STONES: alleviates
the pain of kidney stones and prevents formation.

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PROSTATE HEALTH: Chewing a handful of pumpkin seeds
rejuvenates the prostate gland

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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH/APHRODISIAC: Contains zinc that is good for reproductive health,
increasing sperm count in male. Zinc is known as the sex booster.

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HEART HEALTH: The juice is a good heart health tonic.

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BOOST IMMUNITY: Helps to balance your immunity

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CHOLESTEROL REDUCTION: Worried about your cholesterol levels,
pumpkin fruit eaten in whatever form that suits your palate will do you a whole
lot of good.

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ANTI-OXIDANT: Its anti-oxidant qualities should make it top
choice for preventing cardio-vascular problems and cancer prevention.

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DEPRESSION: Include pumpkins in your seasonal diet
regimen to fight depression.

So go ahead,
experience and enjoy some pumpkin power in your health this fall season.