Fabulous Age-Defying Figs

March 13, 2006

People have been using figs since ancient times. In the

Old Testament, King Hezekiah was sick unto death and

Isaiah called for a lump of figs and the king recovered.

The active agent in figs is benzaldehyde. The Japanese identified this ingredient after giving it to cancer patients and seeing dramatic results.

Fig juice has also killed bacteria in test tubes and

roundworms in dogs. The enzymes in figs, called "ficins"

aid digestion.

The patients that the Japanese gave the fig substance to generally lived longer. So eat your figs as they are a tasty age defying food!

Fig Exfoliators:

Fresh figs make wonderful mild exfoliators. They contain

an active enzyme that helps to remove dead skin cells from

the surface of the skin just the way pineapple and papaya

does.

Fresh figs are always best, but dried figs will do if

fresh are not available. If using dried figs, first soak

them in water for 15-20 minutes to soften them.

You can use figs in the shower to scrub your body. The

tiny seeds in the figs will gently polish your skin.

Fig mask: Slice the fig in half and turn inside out.

Scrape out the flesh and mash well with a fork. Apply to

the skin and leave on for up to 5 minutes. Because of the

figs high enzyme content, don't leave the mask on longer

than 5 minutes. Rinse with tepid water.

“If you are discouraged it is a sign of pride, because it shows you trust in your own powers. Never bother about other people's opinions. Be humble and you will never be disturbed. Remember St. Aloysius, who said he would continue to play billiards even if he knew he was going to die. Do you play well? Sleep well? Eat well? These are duties. Nothing is small for God.”

~ Mother Theresa20th century humanitarian

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