The ALKALINE green barley

 

History and traditional usage

It is theorized that green barley was first domesticated in the Near East, moved through the silk route into Asia in the second and third millennia B.C. and brought over by Columbus to the North American Continent in 1494 on his second voyage.

Throughout history, green barley was referred to as a source of health, strength and stamina. The health benefits and medical aspects of barley foods are stressed in Ancient Arabian, Chinese, Egyptian, Ethiopian and Greek Literature.

Tracing its growth history -

23000 years ago - Seeds of wild barley were found in Israel;

10000 years ago - Domestication of barley in Iran and Syria;

Arabian: The Prophet Mohammed prescribed barley for seven diseases (grief, high cholesterol, heart disease, cancer, aging, diabetes and hypertension);

Egyptian: Barley as a gift to the goddess Isis;

Ethiopian: Barley was considered the holiest of all crops;

Indian: Indian physicians effectively used green barley to stabilize diabetes some 2400 years ago;

Romanian: Barley was the food of the Roman gladiators, "barley man or eater";

Tibetan: For several thousand years tsampa, a food made from barley continues to be a mainstay diet of the Tibetans.

In almost every culture through past ages, barley was described as having mystical and medicinal properties.

The modern food

Back to the present era, health experts worldwide are now advising people to eat more 'raw', organic foods. Science has discovered that important enzymes required by our bodies to function properly are found in raw fruits and vegetables. However, we just do not have the time to prepare and eat large quantities of those raw stuffs that our bodies need each day. Fortunately these valuable enzymes are available in a concentrated form - green barley powder.

Why do we need to take green barley daily?

+ Acidity - Taking too much acidic foods eg. processed foods, seafood and meat.

+ Salt - Salt is found abundantly in the food we take. Green barley is rich in potassium and thus works to balance out the sodium amount in salt.

+ Meat - Meat is high in phosphorous and low in calcium, as opposed to green barley high in calcium and low in phosphorous. The right balance is important for maintaining stronger musco-skeletal structure.

+ Contaminants - Most processed foods contain preservatives, chemicals and fillers, toxic to our bodies. High levels of chlorophyll found in green barley helps to neutralise and remove such toxins.

+ Cooked foods - Cooking and heat destroy enzymes. Green barley is enriched with live enzymes that aid in digestion and metabolism.

+ Drugs - Contrary to medicines and drugs prescribed to combat disease by killing harmful bacteria, green barley can perform the same task and strengthen the body at the same time.

Doc's words....

When Dr Yoshihide Hagiwara at age 38 became very ill he started using modern drugs and huge amounts of synthetic vitamins and minerals with no success. He eventually regained his health with a diet of raw, natural, unprocessed and organically grown foods.

After spending 13 years researching 150 plants, he finally found green barley to be the best source of nutrients needed by the body for healing and vitality.

He commented: "My research has shown that the green leaves of the embryonic barley plant contain the most prolific balanced supply of nutrients that exist on earth in a single source."

In addition, Dr. Howard Lutz, director of the Institute of Preventive Medicine in Washington, D.C., said that barley grass is “one of the most incredible products of this decade. It improves stamina and energy, clarity of thought, and reduces addiction to things that are bad for you. It also improves the texture of the skin, and heals dryness associated with aging”.

Nutrients


The brilliant green color in green barley is chlorophyll (the substance which allows plants to photosynthesize), is said to be an anti-inflammatory agent (effective against allergies) and total body deodorant. It also can break down carbon dioxide and release oxygen, which helps with the destruction of anaerobic bacteria. Also great for diabetic patients as it can help to strengthen the blood and control of blood sugar condition.


Green barley extract is a ‘concentrated’ nutritious whole food offering balanced nutrition to the body. Like most types of vegetable powders, it is very easily digested by the body, thus allowing use of its nutrients within a matter of minutes with very strong alkalizing effects. Research showed that it is the only vegetable on Earth which can supply all the nutrients which the human body needs from birth to old age.



** Enzymes

Enzymes found abundantly in green barley are responsible for almost everything that goes on in our bodies, including the absorption of nutrients during digestion. A very important enzyme, SOD (superoxide dismutase) is a powerful antioxidant that can remove toxic substances from our cells, restore function and repair DNA in older and less active cells to slow degeneration and thus aging. Clinical tests also show that inflammation is suppressed by SOD and osteoarthritis has been treated successfully. Enzymes that have been identified in green barley:

Aspartate aminotransferase Amylase (break down starch)Catalase Cytochrome oxidase DNase Fatty acid oxidase Hexokinase Malic dehydrogenase Nitrate reductase Nitrogen oxyreductase

Peroxidase Peroxidase catalase Phosphatase Phospholipase Polyphenoloxidas, RNase Superoxide dismutase (SOD) Transhydrogenase

** Amino acids

Very few plants contain the full range of amino acids (proteins) required for growth, repair and maintenance of tissues. Young green barley leaves are 40% protein and contain all of these amino acids. These plant proteins are 90% usable and are easily digested and assimilated. Amino acids contained in it are:

Alanine Amide Arginine Aspartic acid Cystine Glutamic acid Glycine Histidine Isoleucine Leucine		Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Proline Purines Serine Threonine Tryptophan Tyrosine Valine

**  Vitamins (mostly antioxidants):

Biotin                             Choline Folic acid                       Vitamin C Niacin                            Vitamin E Pantothenic acid            Vitamin F Vitamin A                      Vitamin K Vitamin B1                    Vitamin P Vitamin B2                    Beta-carotene* Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12

Beta carotene* is the non-toxic form of vitamin A. It is largely found in orange and yellow colored vegetables, and more in leafy greens. The carotene in leafy greens is converted to vitamin A about twice as efficiently as the carotene in carrots and other root vegetables. it has never been known to be toxic in any amount, even though consuming excessive amounts can give an orange pigmentation to the skin. As a precursor to Vitamin A, is stored and converted by the liver only when needed.


A comparison of beta carotene content of selected raw vegetables:

Vegetable Green barley Carrots Kale Spinach Summer squash Broccoli Cabbage

IU per 100g 23,136 11,000 8,300 7,964 390 877 133

** Minerals:


Boron                               Manganese
Calcium                           Nickel
Chloride                           Phosphorous
Chromium                        Potassium
Cobalt                              Sodium
Copper                             Sulphur
Iodine                               Zinc
Iron                                  Selenium+
Magnesium

Selenium both a powerful antioxidant and a mineral absorbed from the soil is converted to Gluthathione Peroxidase (GPX) that can help to reduce risk of cancer and other serious diseases.

Healing crisis

As you can see, green barley is an extremely powerful nutritional supplement and possesses very real and visible effects on the body and the way you live. When you begin your journey to better health you may experience tiredness, mild nausea, headaches, skin irritations or flu-like symptoms. Do not be discouraged - this is all part of the detoxification process. Green barley has a big job ahead in eliminating inferior tissues and toxins to make way for superior quality nutrients in making new, healthier tissue. The elimination process of purging toxins from the cells and released into the bloodstream to be excreted can cause some discomfort but after 3-4 days you should feel better than before.

Continuous use of green barley should see great health improvement. Do a simple test to check on your blood acidity (pH). Expect to see the acidity marker improves, indicating the blood is not as thick as before even for those who are high on animal diet, starchy foods, soft drinks and preserved foods.

In summary, benefits derived from using green barley include:

+ Improves metabolism, increases satiety, reduces feeling of hunger - great for weight loss

+ Strengthens immune system - less prone to sickness and disease

+ Promotes healthier blood cells - beneficial for health recovery and anemic patients

+ Promotes gentle internal cleansing - stimulates peristalsis movement to prevent constipation

+ Lowers cholesterol and clears clogged arteries - prevents cardiovascular disease

+ Removal of chemicals, heavy metals and carcinogens - helps in detoxification of liver

+ Stabilises blood sugar level, enhances insulin function - to prevent diabetes

+ Reduces blood acidity and lessens allergic symptoms

+ Reduces colon cancer risk and suppresses tumor growth in vitro

How to use barley powder

+ Start off with half a teaspoon of green barley early in the morning and gradually increase to 2 or more teaspoons over a two week period. This will minimize any discomfort you may experience as your body detoxifies.

+ Some people whose compromising health could benefit from increased nutrition may take up to 6-8 teaspoons of green barley powder throughout the day.

+ Green barley powder may be mixed with your favorite juice, sprinkled on cereal, mixed with water or eaten straight off a spoon. Hot water kills the most important component - enzymes.

VIVA CORNER

Many people equate ‘barley’ to wheat grass commonly sold in the market. Note that wheat grass grown in thinned soil pots without deep roots to extract soil nutrients and lack the enzymes our body needs most. Also, such plant is susceptible to mold and bacteria attack in hot tropical climate. By ‘barley’ we refer to plants that can grow up to 6 ft tall with deep roots to extract nutrients from fertile and thick soil on well-irrigated farmland in cooler climate.



VIVA Green Barley is planted organically in its own farms in USA and the temperate climate is conducive for healthy growth.

1^st STEP – CULTIVATION

Only selected species are cultivated and monitored in green house before moving to open farms.

2^nd STEP – PLANTING

Planted in fertile black soil, from which mineral is absorbed to produce effective enzymes. The farms are rotated to ensure soil fertility. Neither chemical pesticide nor fertilizers are being used.

3^rd STEP – HARVEST TECHNIQUE

(a) Harvesting Stage - The highest concentration of nutrients are present for just a few critical days. VIVA green barley crops are harvested at 30-45 days' interval, when the young leaves are brimming with enzymes.
(b) Extraction of Green Barley Juice
VIVA green barley is not crusted from the leaves, but extracted from the fine powder of barley leaf juice. Crude fiber (residue at 3rd layer) is removed to avoid irritation to the stomach and bowel. Foam (top layer) produced during processing is also removed mechanically without addition of chemical de-foaming agent that contain table salt to break those bubbles as other competitors would do.
(c) Low Temperature Extraction at -70 deg C
Most manufacturers use spray-dry method to process green barley. This old method requires addition of modified starch as carriers and raises the temperature to about 40℃ during drying process. High temperature destroys important nutrients such as enzymes, phytochemicals and antioxidants.
Is rare to find green barley processed at an extremely low temperature (-70℃) like VIVA Life Science.

4^th STEP – UNIQUE MICRO-FINE FORMULA
VIVA Green Barley powder and tablet are processed into a micro-fine form. This enhances dissolution and absorption. Brown rice and kelp are added as a natural preservative and stabilizer, besides enriching the nutritional profile of the formula. No preservative or colorings are added.

5^th STEP – PACKAGING
Dark amber glass is superior to plastic packaging to retain the freshness and activity of its nutrients.

6^th STEP – QUALITY ASSURANCE

(a) Manufacturing Level Standard
Every bottle complies with stringent cGMP and FDA pharmaceutical level standard.
(b) Clinical Level Evidence
To prove its safety and efficacy, VIVA Green Barley has gone through 3 clinical trials to demonstrate its ability to reduce lipid level and prevent heart disease.
(c) International Level Recognition
No wonder VIVA Life Science won the Taiwan Nutritional Biotechnology & Medical Care Quality Award in year 2001 for the best Green Barley product in the market and obtained Health Food Certificate in 2009.

Testimony

by Bryan Phua, KL

I was in Singapore last weekend and was visiting a Viva Family member who happens to own a Chinese medicinal shop. Whilst I was there, a couple came in and enquired whether their “products” have arrived. I discovered that the “products” they were referring to was actually our Viva Green Barley!

The couple had actually visited the shop about a week ago but the “product” was out of stock. They came back all the way last weekend to purchase the products.

The wife had gastric problems for years and was unable to take a whole list of foods…and what she can take must not be too hot…too cold…not dairies…etc. And to top off with that restrictions, she had to endure constant pain!

Green Barley changed All that and she is able to enjoy one of life’s great pleasures again!

We can safety say that VIVA products are multifunctional and truly nutraceutical, being safe and effective for use for many purposes and by all ages!