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This One Plant Kills Cancer And Stops Diabetes Plus More!

This One Plant Kills Cancer And Stops Diabetes Plus More!





Bitter melon, or Goya, is commonly used for beneficial health reasons (you may also hear it referred to as Bitter Gourd, Karela, or Balsam Pear). The melon has an extremely bitter taste, but it is a helpful food. It looks like a cucumber but with ugly gourd-like bumps all over it. It thrives in hot and humid climates, so are commonly found in Asian countries and South America.

One researcher, Dr. Frank Shallenberger M.D., who specializes in Anti Aging Treatment and Alternative Medicine at The Nevada Center of Alternative & Anti-Aging Medicine, has used the fruit to fight pancreatic cancer. Dr. Shallenberger advises his patients to go for natural substances that inhibit cancer cell growth, and has found bitter melon to be an effective tool in inhibiting cancer cell growth.



Dr. Shallenberger researched and found that when bitter melon juice is diluted to 5% in water, it proved to be very effective in fighting pancreatic cancer. Bitter melon was able to damage cancer cell lines by a rate of 90% and 98%. The University of Colorado tested bitter melon's effect further and found a 64% reduction in the size of the pancreatic tumors.



Dr. Shallenberger's research is just one of the many health benefits bitter melon has to offer. Bitter melon has also been used as a remedy for asthma, skin infections, stomach problems, high blood pressure, and diabetes symptoms. The plant has been used as a traditional medicine in China, India, Africa, and the southeastern US.




Bitter melons are very low in calories but contain high amounts of nutrients. It is an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, and B3, C, magnesium, folate, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, and has high dietary fiber. It is rich in iron, contains twice the beta-carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, and twice the potassium of a banana. One negative about the bitter melon is that its bitter taste detracts a lot of people from consuming it, even with all of the beneficial nutrients it has to offer.
Health Benefits of Bitter Melon

• Type-2 Diabetes. Bitter melon notably contains phyto-nutrient, polypeptide-P, a plant insulin known to lower blood sugar levels. In addition, bitter melon contains a unique phyto-constituent that has been confirmed to have a hypoglycemic effect called charantin. Charantin increases glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis inside the cells of liver, muscle and adipose tissue. Together, these two reduce blood sugar levels in the treatment of type-2 diabetes.

• Eye problems. The high beta-carotene and other properties in bitter melon make it one of the finest vegetable-fruit that help alleviate eye problems and improving eyesight.

• Hangovers. Bitter melon can help relieve hangovers by speeding up your body's metabolism of alcohol. It also helps cleanse and repair and nourish liver problems due to alcohol consumption.

• Bitter melon is an excellent source of folates. Folates, when taken by mothers during their early pregnancy time, would help reduce the incidence of neural tube defects in the newborn babies.

• Liver Cleanse. Bitter melon, especially when consumed as a juice, helps detoxify and cleanse your liver. In addition it improves blood circulation and as a result helps relieve gout pain.

• Energy: Regular consumption of bitter gourd juice has been proven to improve energy and stamina level. Even sleeping patterns have been shown to be improved/stabilized.

• Immune booster: This bitter juice can also help to build your immune system and increase your body's resistance against infection.

• Psoriasis: Regular consumption of this bitter juice has also been known to improve psoriasis condition and other fungal infections like ring-worm and athletes feet.

• Indigestion/Constipation. Bitter melon stimulates easy digestion and peristalsis of food through the bowel until it is excreted from the body.

Best ways to consume bitter melon

Unlike some other fruits and vegetables it is best to pick a bitter melon that is firm and still green. If the bitter melon is starting to turn orange or has soft spots you may want to avoid those (the riper the melon gets, the more bitter the taste).



It is best to clean your bitter melon under cold running water and brush with a soft vegetable brush.

• In India it is commonly used in either stir-fries or stuffed with garam-masala, tomato, onions, green chilies, garlic and curry leaves.

• Goya chanpuru, Okinawantir-fry with bitter melon, onion, tofu, pork, and eggs, is a special dish of health-conscious island inhabitants.

• Known as ampalaya in the Philippines, it has been widely used in special dishes like Pinakbet Ilocano, prepared with shrimp paste and mixed with vegetables like eggplant and okra.

• Dried, and ground whole bitter gourd has been used in the preparation of iced or milk tea in some East Asian regions.

• Bitter gourd is also been used in the pickle preparations.

If you can withstand the bitter taste of this food, it is something worth trying. The beneficial nutrients alone make it a very beneficial food. Add in the additional health benefits this food has to offer and it is an almost ideal (just the bitter taste to detract it) food to include into your diet!




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Uses For Simple Household Products

Uses For Simple Household Products

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நாம் எந்த கீரை சாப்பிட்டால் என்ன குணமாகு

நாம் எந்த கீரை சாப்பிட்டால் என்ன குணமாகும்


கொத்தமல்லி கீரை: மூளை, மூக்கு சம்பந்தமான சகல வியாதிகளும் குணமாகும். பசியைத் தூண்டும்.


அரைக்கீரை: நரம்பு தளர்ச்சியை போக்கும். தாய்ப்பால் பெருகும்.

வள்ளாரை: நினைவாற்றலை அதிகமாகும். யானைக்கால் நோய் குணமாகும்.

அகத்திக்கீரை: மலச்சிக்கலைப் போக்கும்.

முளைக்கீரை: பல் சம்பந்தமான வியாதிகளை குணமாக்கும்.

பொன்னாங்கன்னி: இரத்தம் விருத்தியாகும்.

தர்ப்பைப் புல்: இரத்தம் சுத்தமாகும். கஷாயம் வைத்து பருகவும்.

தூதுவளை: மூச்சு வாங்குதல் குணமாகும்.

முருங்கை கீரை: பொறியல் செய்து நெய்விட்டு 48 நாட்கள் சாட்பபிட தாது விருத்தியாகும்.

சிறுகீரை: நீர்கோவை குணமாகும்.

வெந்தியக்கீரை: இருமல் குணமாகும்

புதினா கீரை: மசக்கை மயக்கம், வாந்தி குணமாகும்.

அறுகீரை: சளிக்காய்ச்சல், டைபாய்டு குணமாகும்.

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ஒரே வரியில் கீரைகளின் மருத்துவ குணங்கள்

ஒரே வரியில் கீரைகளின் மருத்துவ குணங்கள்

1. அகத்தி கீரை ரத்தத்தை சுத்தமாக்கி பித்தத்தை தெளிய வைக்கும்.

2. காசினிக் கீரை சிறுநீரகத்தை நன்கு செயல்பட வைக்கும். சூடு தணிக்கும்.

3. சிறு பசலைக் கீரை சரும நோய்களைத் தீர்க்கும் பால்வினை நோயை குறைக்கும்.

4. பசலைக் கீரை தசைகளை பல மடையச் செய்யும்.

5. கொடி பசலைக் கீரை வெள்ளை விலக்கும் நீர் கடுப்பை நீக்கும்.

6. மஞ்சள் கரிசலை கல்லீரலை பல மாக்கும். காமாலையை விலக்கும்.

7. குப்பை கீரை பசியைத் தூண்டும். வீக்கம் வத்தவைக்கும்.

8. அரைக்கீரை ஆண்மை பெருக்கும்.

9. புளியங்கீரை சோகையை விலக்கும். கண் நோய் சரியாக்கும்.

10. பிண்ணாக்கு கீரை வெட்டையை, நீர் கடுப்பை நீக்கும்.

11. பரட்டைக் கீரை பித்தம், கபம், நோய்களை விலக்கும்.

12. பொன்னாங்கன்னி மேனி அழகையும், கண் ஒளியை அதிகரிக்கும்.

13. சீமைப்பொன்னாங்கன்னி மேனியை மினு மினுப்பாக்கும்.

14. சுக்கா கீரை ரத்த அழுத்தத்தை சீர் செய்யும். சிரங்கு மூலத்தை போக்கும்.

15. வெள்ளை கரிசலைக்கீரை ரத்த சோகையை நீக்கும்.

16. முருங்கைக் கீரை நீரிழிவை நீக்கும். கண்கள் உடல் பலம் பெறும்.

17. வல்லாரை மூளைக்கு பலம் தரும்.

18. முடக்கத்தான் கீரை கை, கால் முடக்கம் நீக்கும். வாயு விலகும்.

19. புண்ணக் கீரை சிரங்கும், சீதளமும் விலக்கும்.

20. புதினாக் கீரை ரத்தம் சுத்தி செய்யும். அஜீரணம் அகற்றும்.

21. நஞ்சு முண்டான் கீரை விஷம் முறிக்கும்.

22. தும்பை அசதி, சோம்பல் நீக்கும்.

23. கல்யாண முருங்கை கீரை சளி, இருமலை துளைத்தெறியும்.

24. முள்ளங்கிகீரை நீரடைப்பு நீக்கும்.

25. பருப்பு கீரை பித்தம் விலக்கும். உடல் சூட்டை தணிக்கும்.

26. புளிச்ச கீரை கல்லீரலை பலமாக்கும். மாலைக்கண் நோயை விலக்கும். ஆண்மை பலம் தரும்.

27. மணலிக்கீரை வாதத்தை விலக்கும். கபத்தை கரைக்கும்.

28. மணத்தக்காளி கீரை வாய், வயிற்றுப்புண் குணமாக்கும். தேமல் அகலும்.

29. முளைக் கீரை பசியை ஏற்படுத்தும். நரம்பு பலமடையும்.

30. சக்கரவர்த்தி கீரை தாது விருத்தியாகும்.

31. வெந்தயக் கீரை மலச்சிக்கலை நீக்கும். மண்ணீரல், கல்லீரலை பலமாக்கும். வாத, காச நோய்களை விலக்கும்.

32. தூதுவளை ஆண்மை தரும் சரும நோய் விலக்கும். சளி நீக்கும்.

33. தவசிக் கீரை இருமலை போக்கும்.

34. சாணக் கீரை காயம் ஆற்றும்.

35. வெள்ளைக் கீரை தாய்ப்பாலை பெருக்கும்.

36. விழுதிக் கீரை பசியைத் தூண்டும்.

37. கொடி காசினி பித்தம் தணிக்கும்.

38. வேலைக் கீரை தலைவலியை போக்கும்.

39. துயிளிக் கீரை வெள்ளை வெட்டை விலக்கும்.

40. துத்திக் கீரை வாய், வயிற்றுப்புண் அகற்றும். வெள்ளை மூலம் விலக்கும்.

41. கார கொட்டிக்கீரை மூலநோயை போக்கும். சீதபேதியை நிறுத்தும்.

42. மூக்கு தட்டை கீரை சளியை அகற்றும்.

43. நருதாளி கீரை ஆண்மையை பெருக்கும். வாய்ப்புண் அகற்றும்.

மேலே குறிப்பிட்ட சில கீரை வகைகளில் அளவுக்கு அதிகமாக பயன்படுத்தினால் உடலுக்கு சிறு தீங்கு விளைவிப்பவைக்கு உதாரணம்,

44. அகத்தி கீரை மருந்து சக்தியை முறியடிக்கும்.

45. பிண்ணாக்கு கீரை வாத கரப்பான் வரும்


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Diabetes and Muscle Cramps: Cause, Prevention, Relief

Diabetes and Muscle Cramps: Cause, Prevention, Relief









Muscle cramps, or spasms, are involuntary contractions (shortening) of our skeletal muscles.
Cramps can occur at any time but often wake people during the night. They can affect any muscle but usually show up in the calf, front and back thigh, feet, and arms.


Since having either high or low blood sugar contributes to spasms, many people with diabetes report having from mild to severely painful muscle cramping.

[h=2]Causes of Cramping[/h] Glucose and Electrolytes. The proper contraction and relaxation of our muscles requires a fuel source such as glucose, and a balanced exchange of electrolytes (e.g., sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium) flowing through the cell membranes.


When blood sugar is low, the muscles can become starved for fuel. When blood sugar runs high our body excretes excess glucose via urine, causing dehydration, and a depletion of electrolytes.
These types of imbalances cause cramping in athletes engaged in extended strenuous exercise, those who are active without proper conditioning or hydration, and in active or sedentary people with fluctuating blood glucose.


Nerves and Circulation. Complications from diabetes can trigger muscle cramps as well. Since poor circulation and nerve damage may instigate spasms, people with peripheral vascular disease or peripheral neuropathy may be prone to cramps. In rare cases, muscle cramps are a symptom of kidney problems.


Medications and Others. Medications and substances that contribute to the incidence of muscle cramps include insulin, lipid (cholesterol) lowering drugs, antihypertensives, beta-agonists, antipsychotics, oral contraceptives, and alcohol.


Muscle cramps are also associated with thyroid disease, hemodialysis, fatigue, pregnancy, poor flexibility, spinal nerve compression, and sitting, standing, or lying in one position for long periods.
[h=2]Preventing Cramps: Six Suggestions[/h] Other than monitoring your glucose carefully, consider the following tips to prevent muscle cramps.

1. Before going to bed loosen your muscles with a hot bath or shower, by riding an exercise bike a few minutes, or doing some gentle stretching exercises.
2. Warm up your muscles well before exercising and stay hydrated.
3. Eat foods rich in calcium, potassium, and magnesium such as milk, broccoli, salmon, sardines, and bananas, and talk to your doctor about the advisability of taking nutritional supplements.
4. Wear supportive shoes, and if you stand a lot—stand on a rubber mat.
5. Consider practicing yoga to keep your muscles and joints flexible.
6. Avoid sitting still for long periods of time.

[h=2]Calming the Cramps[/h] Let your diabetes care team know if you are experiencing muscle cramps. They can run simple tests to pinpoint the exact cause, if necessary, and recommend individualized solutions.
The most common remedy for muscle cramps is to massage and stretch the affected muscle. For instance, if the calf muscle is cramping you can massage it and/or stretch out the leg, and gently pull the toes toward the top of the foot.


Some people find relief with warm or cold compresses. or rub an ice cube over the cramping muscle. Others use an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen or take prescribed muscle relaxers. There is some controversy about using quinine tablets or drinking tonic water for muscle cramps, so it is best to discuss this questionable option with your doctor.


Sources: Mayo Clinic, Diabetes in Control; Consumer Reports
Photo credit: Tony Alter / flickr






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To Treat Eczema, Psoriasis, Dermatitis And Other Skin Allergies -

To Treat Eczema, Psoriasis, Dermatitis And Other Skin Allergies -

1. Remove your make up. Aloe vera acts as a cooling agent and soothes skin.
2. The best hair conditioner. Apply some aloe vera gel on your hair and massage it gently. Leave it on for 2 minutes and rinse.
3. Add aloe vera to your shampoo for a shiny hair.
4. Treat acne. Aloe vera reduces inflammation and treats acne, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
5. Its regenerative properties will help you prevent and remove stretch marks.

6. Soothe swollen gums and strengthen your body’s defensive mechanisms. Apply aloe vera to the affected area.
7. Stimulate hair growth. Aloe vera contains an enzyme that boosts hair growth.
8. Treat brittle nails.
9. Aloe vera is efficient in the treatment of herpes, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and skin allergies. It penetrates deep in the skin.
10. Skin moisturizer. Aloe vera provides oxygen to the cells and strengthens skin tissue.

11. Aloe vera has strong antiseptic properties. Use it to heal sunburns.
12. It gives you a nice and smooth surface, which makes it a good shaving gel.
13. Use aloe vera to fight flu and colds. It is packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes that strengthen the immune system.
14. Drink aloe vera juice to relieve menstrual cramps. It will also reduce pain and fatigue.
15. Lubricant. Aloe vera is a great moisturizer.

Have you ever used aloe vera? Share your experience!

Source: livingtraditionally.com
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Sprouted Garlic

Sprouted Garlic

It may sound strange, but it makes more sense if you take into consideration the decision of food companies and restaurants that offer sprouted grains, nuts and legumes. This process actually improves the nutritional content. According to the latest study, the same applies to garlic.

“When sprouting, plants are sensitive to bacteria, viruses and insects,” says Dr Jong-Sand Kim, author of the study. “It makes them produce phytoalexins, chemicals with strong protective effect. Most of them are toxic for the microorganisms and insects, but quite beneficial for the human health.”

Sprouted or not, garlic is always a good choice. Both variations contain healthy sulfur compounds, like allicin, and many studies have shown that these compounds may slow down atherosclerosis, and decrease blood pressure and the risk of some cancers.

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13 Ways to Soothe Eczema and Psoriasis

[h=3]13 Ways to Soothe Eczema and Psoriasis[/h]


Many people suffer from eczema and psoriasis, two very common skin problems, and there are a number of great herbal remedies that will help soothe skin. Here are just a few:
[h=3]13 Ways to Soothe Eczema and Psoriasis[/h]

Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment 1. Neem Oil


Neem oil is fantastic for eczema and psoriasis because it contains nimbidin, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent, helping with redness, swelling, and is a good antiseptic agent, too. Neem oil also helps with painful skin as a great analgesic.


Neem oil is a powerful antioxidant that helps to fight free radicals and thus slows the aging process and wrinkles. It brings back youthful skin and elasticity. It also contains lots of great vitamins and fatty acids, such as Omega-3, -6, and -9, that are great for skin and help to retain its youthful properties.

Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment 2. Chickweed

Chickweed, because of its anti-inflammatory abilities, works well for common rashes and skin irritations, and it can also help with acne. But it is most often used for rashes, eczema, burns, dermatitis, psoriasis, and other irritations. Chickweed also works well for insect bites and chickenpox where you have a constant itch, can be added to ointment and salves to create a healing balm, or used as a soothing wash. It can help dogs with skin irritations.



Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment 3. Chamomile


Chamomile is a great antiseptic agent for acne, allergies, burns, psoriasis, stings, bruises, diaper rash, chickenpox, bites, eczema, swelling, and other skin problems and irritations. Studies show that chamomile can speed up the healing of skin wounds. And a new study shows that it is just as effective as 1% hydrocortisone. Chamomile is also a good anti-inflammatory agent that can soothe irritated skin.


Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment 4. Argan Oil


Argan Oil works great to boost the immune system. It is also anti-inflammatory in action and antibacterial. Argan Oil is great for the skin helping to heal eczema, psoriasis, acne, and other skin and nail problems. Argan Oil is also used in cosmetics and studies show it does help prevent wrinkling of the skin and can be used as a beauty treatment for the hair. Argon oil increases circulation and has lots of Vitamin E, which is great for the skin. Studies show that of all the oils on the market Argon was the best at boosting the immune system. By the way, Argon Oil comes from the nut of a fruit tree that grows in Morocco.


Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment 5. Nettle



Nettle is amazing for rashes, eczema, acne, psoriasis, bites, burns, and other irritations, when used topically. If you suffer from swollen painful mucus membranes then nettle will do the trick. Nettle was studied in comparison with NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and found that it did just as well as all the prescription drugs, without the side effects.


Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment 6. Copaiba Oil


Copaiba Oil (pronounced “Ko-pah-ee-bah”) comes from a the resin of the Copaibia Tree found in Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Guyana, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, and other areas of South America and Amazon… and has many great health benefits and has been used for over 400 years. Copaiba Oil is one of the best anti-inflammatory agents for sore muscles, aches, pains, and for insect bites, and even psoriasis, eczema, herpes, nail infections, rashes, ringworm, athlete’s foot, boils, and other skin conditions.


Copaibia Oil contains up to 60% beta-caryophyllene which is has been approved by the FDA for use for pain and inflammation. It also contains gamma elemine and alpha humulene that work well for getting rid of irritation, with more pain killing power than ibuprofen, cortisone, and other pain relievers. Some of these compounds are also found in basil, black pepper, rosemary, helichrysum, oregano, and clove oils, but have a much lower percentage of beta-caryophyllene than Copaibia Oil.


Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment 7. Aloe Vera



The good old standby, aloe vera, is a great way to treat eczema and psoriasis because it is soothing, healing, and helps to relieve itching, redness, and swelling. It also works great to sooth away burns and help heal superficial skin scrapes and rashes. Aloe vera has been used for over 2,000 years with great success.


Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment 8. Ximenia Seed Oil



Ximenia Seed Oil soothes away dry, cracked skin, and makes skin supple and sooth. Ximenia oil is a good anti-inflammatory agent, promoting skin circulation thus healing away rashes and irritations, and promotes beautiful-looking hair. Many people feel that Ximenia oil has given them a new lease on life when it comes to treating eczema and other skin problems.


Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment 9. Calendula



Calendula, in an ointment or cream, works well for skin problems because it is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and also a great astringent agent, helping to speed along healing of eczema and psoriasis.


Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment 10. Prickly Pear Seed Oil



This oil works well for eczema and psoriasis. Prickly pear seed oil comes from the fruits of the prickly pear cactus. The oil has many great health benefit, including being 85% unsaturated fats, 60% or more linoleic acid (Omega-6 oil), and lots of other essential nutrients.


It is full of great antioxidants and tocopheraols, or Vitamin E, which is great for the skin, making it soft, pliable, and moisturizing away dryness. It helps to sooth away wrinkles by tightening the skin. Prickly pear oil heals dark circles under the eyes, brings back health to fingernails, and makes your complexion beautiful.
Prickly pear oil contains more nutrients than Argan Oil. It is also great for protecting the eyes and breasts too, helping to repair cell membranes. Prickly pear seed oil contains polysaccharides, which work to boost your immune system, and the oil is a great anti-inflammatory agent too.


Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment 11. Licorice Root


Licorice root is a great anti-inflammatory agent, helping to sooth eczema, psoriasis, and pain. Because licorice root is antibacterial and antiviral, it also works well for herpes, cold sores, and other skin diseases. Licorice root combats infections and stimulates cellular growth. There have been many studies on its healing abilities. Licorice root also helps with stress, and many types of skin problems are related to excess stress.


Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment 12. Oats



Taking a bath in oatmeal has been a long-standing practice to heal away eczema and psoriasis. Oats are soothing, relaxing, and help with inflammation, and have been used for centuries for skin inflammation. You can buy oatmeal soap and soaking compounds for skin irritations. Or you can make your own mixture of honey and oats as a paste and use that for soothing away skin irritation.



Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment 13. Turmeric



Turmeric grows in the tropics and has been used in India (found in curry powder) for over 2000 years. Turmeric is one of the best anti-inflammatory herbs you can buy. In fact, it works just about as well as anti-inflammatory prescription drugs, and it also helps with pain. We have lots of little nicks, cuts, rashes, eczema, and psoriasis, and the over-the-counter antibiotic creams are great, but turmeric is wonderful for healing just about everything. In India, turmeric pastes have been used for hundreds of years to heal skin irritations.


[h=3]About the Article[/h] This information is meant to get you started… so you can do more research on your own… dig a little deeper and find what works for you. This article is for educational purposes only, I strongly recommend that you seek advice from your own GP, private doctor, or medical specialist for any ailment, illness, or medical condition. This article is not meant to be a scientific analysis in any way, shape, or form.

About the Author
Dr. Paul Haider – Master Herbalist and Spiritual Teacher for over 20 years, helping people to recover and feel healthy. You can also find Dr. Haider on FB under Dr. Paul Haider, Healing Herbs, and at www.paulhaider.com - feel free to contact him any time.


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விளாம்பழத்தின் மகத்துவம் (wood apple)

விளாம்பழத்தின் மகத்துவம் (wood apple)

பல வியாதிகளை குணப்படுத்தும் சிறந்த பழமாகும். இதில் இரும்பு சத்தும், சுண்ணாம் புச்சத்தும், வைட்டமின் ஏ சத்தும் உள்ளது. இப்பழத்துடன் வெல்லம் சேர்த்து பிசைந்து 21 நாட்கள் சாப்பிட்டு வந்தால் பித்தம் சம்மந்தமான அனைத்து கோளாறுகளும் குணமாகும்.


பித்தத்தால் தலை வலி, கண்பார்வை மங்கல், காலையில் மஞ்சளாக வாந்தி எடுத்தல்,
சதா வாயில் கசப்பு, பித்த கிறுகிறுப்பு, கை கால்களில் அதிக வேர்வை, பித்தம் காரணமாக இளநரை, நாவில் ருசி உணர்வு அற்றநிலை இவைகளை விளாம் பழம் குணப் படுத்தும்.


விளாம்பழத்திற்கு ரத்தத்தில் கலக்கும் நோய் அணுக்களை சாகடிக்கும் திறன் உண்டு. எனவே எந்த நோயும் தாக்காமல் பாதுகாக் கும். அஜீரண குறைபாட்டை போக்கி பசியை உண்டுபண்ணும் ஆற்றலும் விளாம்பழத்திற்கு உண்டு. முதியவர்களின் பல் உறுதி இழப்பிற்கு விளாம்பழம் நல்ல மருந்து.



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நெல்லிக்காயின் மகத்துவம்

நெல்லிக்காயின் மகத்துவம்

ஒரு ஆரஞ்சுப் பழத்தில் இருக்கும் வைட்டமின் சி யின் அளவைப்போல் இருபது மடங்கு வைட்டமின் சத்தைக் கொண்டது நெல்லிக்காய். கண்களுக்கு தெளிவை கொடுக்கிறது. தலைமுடி உதிராமல், வளர்ந்து, நரைமுடி தோன்றுவதை தவிர்க்கிறது. சகல வயதினருக்கும் பல வழிகளில் நிவாரணம் தரும் நெல்லிக்காய் நோய் எதிர்ப்பு சக்தியை அதிகரிப்பதுடன் மூளை வளர்ச்சிக்கும் உதவுகிறது. நெல்லிக்காய் நம் உடலில் தோன்றும் நஞ்சுகளை வெளியேற்றி இளமையாக இருக்க வழி செய்கிறது. உடல் திசுக்களுக்கு புத்துணர்ச்சியளித்து உடல் செல்கள் நன்கு செயல்பட உதவி புரிகிறது. கொழுப்புச்சத்து உடலிற்குத் தேவையான ஒன்று. உடலிற்குத் தேவைப்படாத அதிகப்படியான கொழுப்புச்சத்து இரத்தக் குழாய்களில் படிய ஆரம்பிக்கும். இதுதான் மாரடைப்பு ஏற்பட காரணமாகி விடுகிறது. நெல்லிக்காயில் இருக்கும் வைட்டமின் சி இரத்தக் குழாய்களில் படிந்திருக்கும் கொழுப்புச் சத்துக்களை சுலபமாக கரைத்து விடும்,இதனால் மாரடைப்பைத் தவிர்க்கலாம். இரவில் நெல்லிக்காய் சாப்பிட கூடாது. சாப்பிட்டால் புத்தி, வீர்யம், தேஜஸ் குறைந்து விடும்.


ஆன்மிகத்தில்.. நெல்லியில் மகாவிஷ்ணு நித்யவாசம் செய்கிறார். எனவே நெல்லியமுதம் அவருக்கு மிகவும் பிடித்தமானது. ஏகாதசியில் நெல்லி மேல் பட்ட நீரில் நீராட, துவாதசியில் நெல்லி உண்பவன் கங்கையில் நீராடிய பயனும், காசியை பூஜித்த பலனையும் பெறுகின்றான். சூரியன் தவிர மற்றோரை நெல்லியால் பூஜிக்கலாம் அமாவாசையன்று நெல்லியை பயன்படுத்துதல் கூடாது. கோயில் கோபுரம் கலசங்களில் நெல்லியையும் போடுவர். மேலும் விமான உச்சிக் கலசத்தின் கீழாக நெல்லிக்கனி வடிவத்தில் ஒரு கல்லை செதுக்கி வைப்பார் இதற்கு ஆமலகம் என்று பெயர்.

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பெண்கள் மூக்குத்தி அணிவதால் ஏற்படும் நன&

பெண்கள் மூக்குத்தி அணிவதால் ஏற்படும் நன்மைகள்

மூக்குத்தி குத்திக் கொள்வதால் பெண்களுக்கு பல்வேறு நன்மைகள் ஏற்படுகின்றன என ஆய்வாளர்கள் தெரிவித்துள்ளனர். ஆண்களின் மூச்சுக்காற்றை விட பெண்களின் மூச்சுக்காற்றுக்கு சக்தி அதிகம்.

இதனால் பண்டைய காலத்திலேயே மூக்கு குத்திக் கொள்ளும் வழக்கம் உருவானது.

மூக்கு குத்துவதினாலும் காது குத்துவதினாலும் உடலிலுள்ள வாயுக்கள் வெளியேறுகின்றன. உடலிலுள்ள வெப்பத்தைக் கிரகித்து நீண்ட நேரம் தன்னுள்ளே வைத்திருக்கூடிய ஆற்றல் தங்கத்துக்கு இருக்கிறது.

மூக்குப் பகுதியில் ஒரு துவாரத்தை ஏற்படுத்தி அந்த துவாரத்தில் தங்க மூக்குத்தி அணிந்தால் அந்த தங்கம் உடலில் உள்ள வெப்பத்தை கிரகித்து தன்னுள்ளே ஈர்த்து வைத்துக் கொள்ளும் சக்தியைப் பெறும்.

அதுமட்டுமல்லாமல் மூக்கின் மடல் பகுதியில் ஒரு துவாரம் ஏற்பட்டால் அதன் மூலம் நரம்பு மண்டலத்தில் உள்ள கெட்ட வாயு அகலும். பருவ வயதை அடைந்த பெண்களுக்கு கபாலப் பகுதியில் அதாவது தலைப்பகுதியில் சிலவிதமான வாயுக்கள் இருக்கும். இந்த வாயுக்களை வெளிக் கொண்டு வருவதற்குத்தான் மூக்குக் குத்தப்படுகிறது.

மூக்குக் குத்துவதால் பெண்கள், சளி, ஒற்றைத் தலைவலி, மூக்கு சம்பந்தமான தொந்தரவுகள், பார்வைக் கோளாறுகள், நரம்பு சம்பந்தமான நோய்கள் மற்றும் மனத்தடுமாற்றம் போன்றவற்றில் இருந்து பாதுகாக்கப்படுகிறார்கள்.



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Lower blood sugar naturally with ginger

Lower blood sugar naturally with ginger


















A spice that's already well-known for its inflammation-fighting properties, ginger may now also be effective in helping to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.



The claim comes from a recent study by researchers from Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences in Iran. Studying 88 people with type 2 diabetes, the team gave subjects either three one-gram capsules of ginger powder per day or three placebo capsules that looked the same as the ginger capsules. All of the participants – who were overweight but not obese – were still taking their regular diabetes medications.
After eight weeks, the participants who were taking ginger saw a significant decrease in their blood sugar levels.


"It's interesting that the ginger group happened to be in worse shape, diabetes-wise, at the beginning of the study, than the placebo group," says Martha Howard, M.D., medical director of Wellness Associates of Chicago.

[h=2]Ginger may offer health benefits for diabetics[/h] Ginger may work to lower blood sugar by inhibiting an enzyme that breaks down glycogen, Howard said. And when glycogen breaks down, blood sugar consequently rises.


A 2012 study from the University of Sydney also found that ginger was able to increase the uptake of glucose into muscle cells, independently of insulin.


So should you add ginger to your diet if you have diabetes? Maybe, said Howard, but be careful if you're taking blood thinners – ginger can increase the effects of these drugs. She also recommends letting your doctor know if you'd like to start supplementing with ginger, and to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.

Source: Prevention


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Fenugreek the Natural Herbal Cure for Diabetes and 15 other Health Benefits

Fenugreek the Natural Herbal Cure for Diabetes and 15 other Health Benefits





Fenugreek the Natural Herbal Cure for Diabetes and 15 other Health Benefits
Fenugreek is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae, also known as Trigonella foenum-graecum, Greek hay seed, and bird’s foot, is an herb that is commonly found growing in the Mediterranean region of the world. While the seeds and leaves are primarily used as a culinary spice, it is also used to treat a variety of health problems as an herbal supplement in Egypt, Greece, Italy, and South Asia. .



Fenugreek has been found to contain protein, vitamin C, niacin, potassium, and diosgenin – a compound that has properties similar to estrogen. Other active constituents in fenugreek are alkaloids, lysine and L-tryptophan, as well as steroidal saponins -diosgenin, yamogenin, tigogenin, and neotigogenin.
Ways to consume Fenugreek:

Fenugreek seeds have small, roughly angular, brownish yellow seeds. The seeds have a bitter yet pleasing flavor and potent aroma and are a characteristic taste of curry powders. The pebble-like seeds are often toasted to enhance their pungent aroma and have a powerful bittersweet, somewhat acrid taste, so use them in moderation.



The dried leaves of Fenugreek are used as an herb. The taste is bitter but addictive. An added bonus is its healthful properties – today we do not use many bitter foods that help us in controlling our appetite and this is a tasteful way of adding the bitter taste to our diet.
TOP 15 HEALTH BENEFITS OF FENUGREEK:

1. Reduces Cholesterol – Fenugreek contains saponins that help reduce the body’s absorption of cholesterol from fatty foods, reduce the body’s production of cholesterol, especially the harmful low density lipoprotein (LDL) levels.
2. Prevents Diabetes – Fenugreek contains a rare amino acid (4HO-Ile) that has anti-diabetic properties. It enhancing insulin secretion under hyperglycemic conditions (for type 1 diabetes) and increasing insulin sensitivity (for type 2 diabetes). Also galactomannan, a natural soluble fiber, present in fenugreek slows down the rate of sugar absorption into blood.
3. Protects from Cancer – Fenugreek has estrogenic effects and is a possible alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Saponins and mucilage in fenugreek bind to toxins in the food and flush them out, thus protecting the mucus membrane of the colon from cancers.
4. Increases Breast Milk – Herbal tea made of fenugreek seeds contains diosgenin, works as a galactagogue, enhancing breast milk production in lactating mothers, and facilitates infant birth weight regain, in early postnatal days.
5. Eases Labor Pains: Fenugreek stimulates uterine contractions, reduces labor pain, and eases child birth process.
6. Ease Women’s Health Complaints: Compounds like diosgenin and isoflavones, with oestrogen-like properties, help reduce menstrual cramps associated with PMS, ease menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and mood fluctuations. Abundance of iron in fenugreek covers up the iron deficiency during adolescence (initiation of menstrual periods), pregnancy and breastfeeding.
7. Boosts Testosterone Levels – Significant positive effects of fenugreek on physiological aspects of male libido have been noted. It assists in maintaining healthy testosterone levels curing erectile dysfunction.
8. Aids Digestion – The mucilage in fenugreek seeds is effective against heartburn or acid reflux and soothes gastrointestinal inflammation, relieves indigestion, treats constipation, digestive problems created by stomach ulcers, and coats the stomach and intestinal lining. It also detoxifies the liver.
9. Helps Weight Loss -This thermogenic herb, with its natural soluble fiber, galactomannan, aids weight loss by suppressing appetite, providing quick energy, and modulating carbohydrate metabolism.It also helps flush out harmful toxins.
10. For Fever and Sore Throat: Herbal tea (fenugreek, lemon and honey), is used as traditional remedy to replenish the body after a bout of fever. The mucilage in fenugreek soothes cough and sore throat.
11. Hair Care: Fenugreek contains lecithin that hydrates the hair, reduces the dryness of the hair, cures dandruff, conditions the hair, and treats a variety of scalp issues which makes our hair healthy and strong.
12. Skin Care: Fenugreek has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which draws out toxins accumulated underneath the epidermis and tones the outer layers of the skin and is traditionally used as a remedy for eczema, burns, abscesses, gout, skin inflammation, scars, blackheads, pimples, wrinkles, and cystic acne.
13. Heart Care: Fenugreek seed contains galactomannan (a polysaccharide), that lowers the risks of a heart attack. It is also an excellent source of potassium which counters the action of sodium to help control heart rate and blood pressure.
14. Pacifies Heartburn and Acidity: Due to the presence of high quantities of mucilage, consumption of fenugreek helps soothe digestive inflammation by coating the lining of our stomach and intestine, curing acid reflux or heartburn.
15. Nutrient source: Fenugreek seeds are rich source of trigonelline, lysine, l-tryptophan, saponins, fibers, high content of Vitamin A and C, calcium, iron, proteins, carbohydrates and trace minerals.

Side Effects of Fenugreek:

• While Fenugreek is generally considered to be safe when used moderately, there have been reports of a few minor side-effects. Nausea is one common side effect, while other people have reported gastrointestinal discomfort (diarrhea and/or gas). Also, when using this herb topically on the skin, it is important to watch out for skin irritations and rashes.
• Fenugreek use during pregnancy is not recommended, since it has the potential to induce labor. If you are pregnant and wish to take it, you should do so only after consultation with your doctor.
• If you are currently taking any oral medications, you should always use this herb at least 2 hours before or after these drugs. This is important since Fenugreek fiber has the potential to interfere with the absorption of oral medications due to its mucilaginous fiber (which gives it a moist and sticky texture).

Fenugreek is one of the oldest recorded medicinal herbs, highly esteemed by both east and west, and has been regarded as a treatment for just about every ailment known to man.


Fenugreek the Natural Herbal Cure for Diabetes and 15 other Health Benefits

 

[P.J.]

Why Should Tulsi Not Be Chewed With Teeth?

Why Should Tulsi Not Be Chewed With Teeth?


There has been an ever-growing debate on whether Tulsi leaves are to be swallowed or chewed. However, the rivalry between the two contrasting beliefs is still prevalent. Moreover, since it is a highly used shrub which is massively found in India, it obviously has a religious feat attached to it as well.



According to popular belief, Tulsi is the wife of Lord Vishnu, thus chewing it is considered as a disrespectful act. However, that’s a religious take on the subject.


When looked scientifically, according to botanists, Tulsi has a maximum quantity of Mercury in it. Precisely speaking, when you apply raw Mercury on your teeth, your teeth will start falling immediately. Thus, the effect of Tulsi might not have such immediate effect but it surely damages the teeth with the amount of Mercury it has in its leaves.


Most of the researchers also say that Tulsi contains some small dose of a slightly harmful acid and since the medium of our mouth is alkaline, it can react with the acidic content in Tulsi and cause tooth decay.


Moreover, Tulsi also contains quite a bit of iron in it. Thus, when chewed regularly with your teeth it could lead to discolourations of your teeth or your teeth might become yellowish or light brown in colour.


Thus, looking at the evident scientific facts backing the fact that Tulsi shouldn’t be chewed, it is suggested not to be chewed. However, people suffering from mouth ulcers can use the Tulsi juice and gargle with the same.


Tulsi has plethora of uses including healing power, mosquito repellent, anti-stress agent, common cold, sore throat, respiratory disorder, kidney stone and more. Thus, you can rather swallow Tulsi leaves rather than chewing it and hurting your teeth. Moreover, you can also use the powered or juiced form of the Tulsi leaves as a herbal medicine.


Why Should Tulsi Not Be Chewed With Teeth?

 

[P.J.]

Curd consumption at night? Can You Take Curd At Night?

Curd consumption at night? Can You Take Curd At Night?

Ayurveda explains curd as having sour mixed sweet property and it increase Kapha Dosha in the body. The mucus generation is also attributed to the effect of Kapha. During night period, there is natural predominance of Kapha in the body. So, curd consumption at night will further increase kapha leading to many complications.

This is quite similar to exposing yourself to hot Sun in the afternoon hours, which is not recommended, because, afternoon period is naturally Pitta Dosha dominant period and sun exposure also increases Pitta.

Qualities of curds according to Ayurveda:

Amla paka rasam grahi guru ushnam dadhi vatajit | meda shukra bala shleshma pitta rakta agni shopha krut ||


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Curds is sour in taste, hot in potency, is heavy to digest (takes a longer period to undergo digestion). It increases fat, strength, kapha, pitta, digestive power.


Whenever there is swelling or inflammation, if curds is taken, it worsens the inflammation. Note that these properties are attributed to sour curds.


Naivaadyaa nishi naivoshnam vasantha ushna sharatsu na |



Sour curd should not be consumed by making it hot (ushna). Curds should not be consumed during night (nishi),It should also not be consumed during spring and summer seasons.


However, sour curds mixed with soup of green gram, honey, ghee , sugar and amla is helpful in relieving Dysurea (difficulty in urination) and indigestion.


Solution: Try avoid consuming curd at night. Because, night is basically Kapha predominant period. Thus consuming curd at night is best avoided according to Ayurveda.


If at all you are accustomed to take curd at night, I know that old habits die-hard. so, mix a small pinch of pepper powder to curds and consume. (do not add too much. it may cause burning sensation). You may also try adding fenugreek powder if you can tolerate a slight tinge of bitterness. (but this superb combination will relieve all kinds of stomach pain generated due to indigestion).


Mixing sugar and drinking curd at nightis a strict no-no. Buttermilk is best substitute to curds at night. Buttermilk clears the channel and chucks mucus secretion.


Curd consumption at night? Can You Take Curd At Night?

 

[P.J.]

Is Jaggery a Safer Sugar Substitute for Diabetics?

Is Jaggery a Safer Sugar Substitute for Diabetics?

Curejoy Expert Dr.Janardhana Hebbar Explains:


The answer, sadly for all those diabetics who consume jaggery as a safe sugar “substitute”, is: JAGGERY IS NOT SAFE FOR DIABETICS.


Jaggery has immense medicinal value and has been used in Ayurvedic Science as a sweetener which purifies blood, aids digestion, improves lung health, strengthens the nervous system, prevents anemia, promotes bone health and also protects the body against environmental toxins.


Though derived from the same source, table sugar and jaggery are different due to their nutrient composition. Sugar is “stripped” of all nutrients during the chemical crystallization process while jaggery retains essential minerals such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, copper and zinc. So jaggery is definitely the “healthier” choice.



But for diabetics the key is to avoid foods with high glycemic index (absorption rate of sugars by the body). This is where both jaggery and sugar are similar (have almost the same glycemic index) and cause the same detrimental impact of heightening blood sugar levels. Jaggery, containing complex sucrose, is slightly slower in getting absorbed but catches up within a couple of hours.


For a healthy person, jaggery is a healthy substitute for sugar but diabetics may occasionally enjoy a jaggery laced treat, however frequent use is certainly not recommended.

Is Jaggery a Safer Sugar Substitute for Diabetics?

 

[P.J.]

Dealing With Menopause And Insomnia

Dealing With Menopause And Insomnia

Why It Happens And What To Do

As a nurse practitioner, I treat a lot of women who are struggling through the hormonal changes associated with peri-menopause (the time leading up to menopause) and menopause. One of women’s biggest complaints is the change in their sleep patterns.


They often find themselves waking up several times a night and can’t get back to sleep or they are waking up due to night sweats. Does this sound familiar? “I have no trouble falling asleep, but then wake up drenched in sweat. I have to throw off the covers and change my nightgown. Then I’m cold and have to cover back up. No wait, I’m hot and grab the fan”. This goes on all night, every night. This hormonal roller coaster ride that is disrupting your sleep is leading to further hormonal imbalances. The end result, you are fat, tired, depressed, and feel like you are going crazy.


It probably comes as no surprise, many studies have shown a link between menopause and insomnia. It seems that at this time in a woman’s life, her sleep patterns often become disrupted. Women who may never have had trouble falling asleep before, find that in middle age they are lying awake more and more often. Or they wake during the night and have trouble sleeping again. So why do menopause and insomnia often go together, and what can you do to improve your sleep?

Causes Of Insomnia In Menopausal Women

As mentioned, often the hormonal fluctuations of menopause can cause insomnia directly. As we age, our body clocks change, and sleep disorders can be the result. It is well known that the hormonal changes of adolescence causes changes in the sleep patterns (just look at the way a kid who use to bounce up at dawn is suddenly sleeping until noon) and for some women, a similar thing may happen at menopause. Not that women are sleeping until noon, but that hormonal changes are affecting sleep quality and duration. This is obviously a time of great hormonal shifts.


During the time of peri-menopause and menopause there is the common complaint of night sweats, caused by hot flashes during the night. These can wake a woman several times a night, and sometimes it is not easy to fall asleep again.


Hormones that contribute to night sweats are a lowering of estrogens and either a rise or fall of cortisol. Cortisol should naturally be lower at night and melatonin higher. This allows the body time to repair and relax. When chronic day to day stress catches up to you this normal rhythm is out of balance. Sleep quality is further impacted by a fall in your progesterone. Progesterone helps you to relax, have a sense of well-being and helps you to fall asleep.


This time of life is a stressful time for many women. The physical changes of the menopause are impossible to ignore. Some of them cause physical discomfort and others cause anxiety. It is a time when you come face to face with the emotional and physical realities of your approaching old age and death, even if you have successfully managed to avoid thinking about these things before. And stress is a big cause of insomnia. So sometimes, menopause and insomnia go hand in hand even if the menopause is not the direct cause.

What To Do About The Menopause And Insomnia?

If your problem is night sweats, then you may find it helpful to take either natural hormone therapy (bio-identical hormones), natural herbal remedies, or homeopathy for this problem associated with menopause. You will need to discuss this with a qualified health practitioner. This should not be a one size fits all approach. Each woman’s needs are different and what works for one may not work for another. You particular health risks also need to be considered.


Of course there are also sleep medications that you may be able to take, either prescribed by your doctor or herbal remedies. But what if you do not want to take medication?

Achieving Natural Sleep Without Aids

Avoid stimulants, especially in the evening. Stimulants include emotional situations (arguments etc) watching TV, sitting in front of a computer screen, as well as physical stimulants like caffeine.
Avoid eating high carb foods or drinking alcohol as these are sure fire (no pun intended) triggers for hot flashes.


Make sure that your bedroom is ventilated, quiet and not too warm. If your spouse snores, you may need to deal with that in some way.


Relaxation techniques can be very useful for helping you to fall asleep, both at the beginning of the night and after waking. Try listening to relaxing music, meditation, or a warm bath.


Try to have a consistent bedtime. Your adrenal glands, that produce cortisol, do their repair and rebuilding from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. You need to be in bed sleeping at this time for this to happen.
Turn the lights down about an hour before bed as this will help stimulate melatonin naturally. This will help you further relax and make you drowsy so you can fall asleep.



Dealing With Menopause And Insomnia

 

[P.J.]

Chromium Supplements and Type 2 Diabetes

Chromium Supplements and Type 2 Diabetes

The human body needs chromium, a trace mineral, for several essential functions including the normalizing of blood sugar levels.

Although severe chromium deficiencies are uncommon, a typical American diet may lack an optimal supply of chromium. There is little of this mineral in our water and soil, and the commercial processing of food often removes chromium.

Chromium and Glucose

The mineral chromium is needed for the body’s production of the compound GTF, or Glucose Tolerance Factor. GTF makes insulin more efficient. It assists insulin in getting the blood’s supply of glucose into our cells for fuel.


Some individuals with type 2 diabetes start taking supplements for a chromium deficiency, and find they need less medication to stabilize their blood sugar. There is little research evidence showing that chromium supplements improve insulin function where there is no dietary deficiency—but there are many anecdotal reports from type 2 diabetics that chromium tablets help with blood sugar management.


If you use insulin or other diabetes medication, talk to your physician before taking chromium supplements. He or she may recommend more frequent monitoring to determine whether medication adjustments are needed. Be aware that not all individuals with diabetes find chromium supplements helpful.

Other Chromium Functions

Because chromium boosts insulin, it is considered essential for the breakdown and storage of carbohydrates, protein, and fats in the body. Chromium is needed for the metabolism of DNA materials (nuclei acid), and to process the fatty acids and cholesterol necessary for brain and other body functions.


Some chromium supplements, such as brewer’s yeast, have raised HDL (“good”) cholesterol and lowered LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in research studies. Having sufficient chromium also helps maintain healthy blood pressure and may promote weight loss.

Chromium in Food

Anyone with a chromium deficiency could experience increased glucose intolerance, and in senior adults the deficiency may lead to type 2 diabetes. It is important to eat a varied diet of whole foods whenever possible.
Adolescents and adults generally require at least 25 to 50 micrograms (mcg) of chromium each day, depending which chart you look at. Although many foods contain chromium, some only offer a couple micrograms per serving—if they are fresh and unprocessed. Whole grains, for instance, lose their chromium when refined, since the mineral is mainly in the bran and germ which are removed.


Brewer’s yeast is the best dietary source of chromium, but not everyone digests this well. Other items with high amounts are molasses, egg yolks, and raw onion.


You also get chromium from:

• Fruits: oranges, apples, grapes, bananas
  Meats: chicken, beef, turkey, liver
  Vegetables: broccoli, alfalfa, green beans, carrots, green peppers, romaine lettuce, spinach, potatoes, tomatoes (ripe)
  Grains/Dairy: whole grains, wheat germ, brown rice, cheese, dried beans

Chromium Supplements: General Safety

Chromium is available as an OTC nutritional supplement in tablet and capsule form, or may be prescribed and given by injection. Also, a good daily multivitamin should contain sufficient supplemental chromium.
According to the Mayo Clinic, no overdoses or side effects have been reported with chromium use. When taken as directed by your doctor, or according to the label recommendations, it is considered safe.


Any supplement taken in extremely high amounts can cause side effects or damage, including chromium.
Always check to make sure OTC products are compatible with any other medications you are on, and report adverse reactions to your doctor. If you are pregnant, okay the use of a supplement with your obstetrician.

Source: Mayo Clinic; Health Supplements Guide
Photo credit: Dragunsk Usf - flickr


Chromium Supplements and Type 2 Diabetes

 

[P.J.]

Green Potato: Are Very Dangerous For Health, Strictly Avoid This! -

Green Potato: Are Very Dangerous For Health, Strictly Avoid This! -

Potatoes are widely used as a primary ingredient in many cuisines. But, do you know about the green potatoes? They are green because of the high amount of chlorophyll.But we are sorry to disappoint you, that green potatoes are very dangerous for your health.

The scientific researches are stating that green potatoes contain high amount of solanine,a poisonous chemical that can lead to diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, headaches and many other illnesses, if consumed by mistake.


The high amount of chlorophyll is the main cause for the green colour of the green potato, and the chlorophyll is basically harmless for the health. But it is more like a signal that the amount of solanine, which is produced at the same time as the chlorophyll, has raised too.

Alexander Pavlista, a professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincon,stated that — a 100 pound man would have to consume approximately 16 ounces of green potato to feel sick.

He also added that the green potatoes were never sent to the market for sale. It is always suggested that potatoes should be stored in dim light and cool places to prevent the production of solanine, and to remove the green areas before its consumption. If the green potato tastesbitter, throw it away and don’t consume it. This green diet has proved to be harmful so just stay away from it.

http://www.healthyfoodteam.com/green-potato-are-very-dangerous-for-health-strictly-avoid-this/

 

[P.J.]

A Japanese Way Which Will Calm Your Nerves

A Japanese Way Which Will Calm Your Nerves



Are you constantly nervous? Here is a Japanese technique which will balance your emotions and will calm your whole body pretty fast and efficient.

All you need to do is to keep your finger pressed for one whole minute, such as on the photo. Repeat the same thing on the other hand as well.

Every finger is responsible for different emotions.

• The thumb is responsible for nausea
• The index finger represents fear
• Middle finger is equal to anger
• The ring finger is linked to sadness
• Finally, the pinkie is responsible for stress

You Are Upset Very Often? Here Is A Japanese Way Which Will Calm Your Nerves | Time For Natural Health Care

 

[P.J.]

Aamla – Ayurveda Herb for Healing & Natural Wellbeing.


Aamla – Ayurveda Herb for Healing & Natural Well being.





Aamla or Indian Gooseberry (Latin name: Emblica officinalis) is found extensively in India in the form of two varieties. One is hard, small in size and found in forests; while the other type is softer, bigger in size, more fleshy and is cultivated. Ancient Ayurveda text mentions that special properties of rejuvenation and revitalizing of the entire body systems lie in the fruit of Aamla.



Natural Properties of Aamla:



Aamla is sour in taste, cold and heavy in nature and has a sweet after taste. Chemically, the fruit of Aamla is full of citric acid. Therefore, it is said to contain the best and the largest amount of vitamin C extracted from nature. Other than this, it contains a good amount of calcium and minerals like iron and phosphorous in nominal amounts. Some other important ingredients are albumin, cellulose, fiber, carbohydrate, sugar and water.

Dosha Healing Benefits of Aamla



Ayurveda believes that the fruit of Aamla helps to reduce all the three doshas or the body humors viz. Vata, Pitta and Kapha; which when aggravated above their normal limits cause a disease. This is because of the varied properties it holds. Aamla is sour in taste and therefore helps in decreasing Vata dosha or the air body humor. Due to it being cold in nature, calming and soothing in action and having a sweet after taste, it decreases the fire or the Pitta Dosha. And the rough nature of Aamla is helpful in reducing kapha or phlegm inside the body.

Health Benefits of Aamla:



The fruit of Aamla is found to be mainly useful in decreasing the heat as per its natural properties. Therefore, its most extensive use has been seen in the treatment of the diseases associated with increased body heat. For example; it proves quite useful in ailments like burning sensation in eyes and in soles of the feet, increased thirst; or when there is immature graying of the hair due to excessive heat inside the body.

Medicinal Usages of Aamla:

• During the summers, the most often symptoms due to the elevated external heat can be relieved. Burning sensation of the skin and any headaches associated with a heat stroke can be relieved by the applying a paste made of Aamla in milk.
• The juice extracted from the fresh fruit is put in the eyes for curing the burning and inflammation; and for the longevity of eyesight.
• For the digestion disorders like acidity, loss of hunger and hemorrhoids; the use of Aamla in the form of medicines as well as diet is quite beneficial.
• Fresh juice of Aamla is given on an empty stomach in disorders like Diabetes and urinary incontinence.
• Some preparations like Aamla Murraba (sweet jelly) can be taken for long periods as a tonic to do away mental and physical fatigue.
• The powder of dried Aamla taken with honey twice in a day is a good cure for cough.
• For immature graying and falling of the hair, try washing the hair alternately with the powder.

Aamla - Ayurveda Herb for Healing & Natural Wellbeing.

 

[P.J.]

Most Important Health Tips

Most Important Health Tips

The most important knowledge one can have is knowing about health - what's good for us, what's not, what to eat and what to skip! Here are a few tips I've collected for you this week that I hope will add a few beneficial facts to your personal health knowledge!

Source:World Malayali Club

 

[P.J.]

வெள்ளரி...உள்ளே வெளியே

வெள்ளரி...உள்ளே வெளியே

உள்ளே...


வெள்ளரியில் உள்ள ஃபிஸ்டின் (Fisetin) என்ற ரசாயனம், வீக்கத்தைக் கட்டுப்படுத்தும். வயதாவதால் மூளை செல்களில் ஏற்படும் பாதிப்பில் இருந்து காக்கும். நார்ச்சத்து மற்றும் நீர்ச்சத்து வெள்ளரியில் நிறைவாக உள்ளன. வெள்ளரிக்காய் தோலில் நீரில் கரையாத நார்ச்சத்து உள்ளது. இது செரிமான மண்டலத்தை சீராக்கி, நச்சுப் பொருட்கள் எளிதாக வெளியேற உதவுகிறது. மலச்சிக்கலைப் போக்குகிறது.

ஒரு கப் வெள்ளரியில் 16 கலோரிகள்உள்ளன. அதிக நீர்ச்சத்து மற்றும் நார்ச்சத்து உள்ளதால், மிகச் சீக்கிரத்தில் செரிமானம் ஆகாது. ஆனால் வயிறு நிரம்பிய உணர்வு இருக்கும். உடல் எடை கட்டுக்குள் இருக்கும்.


பொட்டாசியம் நிறைவாக இருப்பதால், உயர் ரத்த அழுத்தத்தைக் குறைக்கிறது. இதில் அதிக அளவில் உள்ள சிலிக்கா, மூட்டுகள் மற்றும் இணைப்புத் திசுக்களின் ஆரோக்கியத்தை மேம்படச் செய்கிறது.
கேரட் மற்றும் வெள்ளரிச் சாற்றைக் குடிப்பதன் மூலம் யூரிக் அமிலத்தின் அளவைக் குறைத்து மூட்டுவலியில் இருந்து விடுபடலாம்.


வெள்ளரியில் உள்ள பாலிபீனால்கள் புற்றுநோய் செல்களுக்கு எதிராக செயல்பட்டு, மார்பகம், கர்ப்பப்பை, சினைப்பை, புராஸ்டேட் போன்ற புற்றுநோய்களுக்கான வாய்ப்பைக் குறைக்கிறது.



வெளியே

வெள்ளரிக்காயை ஃபேஸ்பேக் ஆக போடும்போது, அது சருமத்தைப் புதுப்பிக்கிறது. மேலும், சருமம் தளர்வு அடைவதில் இருந்து பாதுகாக்கிறது. சருமத்துக்கு இளமையான தோற்றத்தையும் அளிக்கிறது.

வெள்ளரிக்காய்சாற்றை சருமத்தில் பூசி, 15 நிமிடங்கள் கழித்துக் கழுவினால், சருமம் பொலிவு பெறும். வெள்ளரிச் சாற்றுடன் இளநீர் சம அளவு கலந்தும் பூசலாம்.

புறஊதாக் கதிர்வீச்சால் ஏற்படும் பாதிப்பைத் தடுக்கக்கூடிய ஆற்றல் வெள்ளரிக்கு உண்டு.

வெள்ளரிக்காய் சாறு ஒரு சிறந்த டோனராக செயல்படுகிறது. வெள்ளரிக்காயுடன் எலுமிச்சை, முட்டையின் வெள்ளைப் பகுதி, கற்றாழை, தேன், தக்காளி இவற்றில் ஏதேனும் ஒன்றைச் சேர்த்து கலந்து, முகத்தில் பூசி10 நிமிடங்கள் கழித்துக் கழுவினால், சருமம் புத்துணர்வுடன் இருக்கும்.
வெள்ளரியில் உள்ளஆஸ்பாரிக் அமிலம், நீர்ச்சத்து போன்றவை, சருமத்துக்கு ஈரப்பதத்தை அளிக்கின்றன. வெள்ளரியை நறுக்கி, கண் மேல் வைத்தால், கண் வீக்கத்துக்கு (றிuயீயீவீஸீமீss) உடனடி நிவாரணம் கிடைக்கும். மேலும், இதில் உள்ள சிலிக்கா கண்களைச் சுற்றியுள்ள கருவளையத்தையும்போக்கும்.



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[P.J.]

why ginger is called universal medicine

why ginger is called universal medicine





Ginger, zingiber officinale, is thought to be perhaps the most used plant in the history of mankind. The Sanskrit name for ginger is “vishwa bhesaj,” which means universal medicine. Best known for treating indigestion and nausea, ginger can also act as a decongestant, and can help with poor circulation, arthritis and other cold weather imbalances.

The History of Ginger

For over 4000 years, ginger has been used throughout the world as a culinary spice, specifically in India, China, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. By the ninth century, ginger reached Rome and its use spread quickly to other areas in Europe. It was popular in England as a spice used alongside salt and pepper. Henry VIII as well as his daughter Elizabeth I, loved ginger. It is said that at state dinners, Elizabeth would give guests a gingerbread man that resembled either the King or her. Gingerbread continues to be a favorite in English villages with each possessing its own special recipe and unique cookie molds. Germany also accepted ginger and gingerbread, but rather than using cookies, they made colorful and creative houses with the treat during the Christmas season.


Here is a sample of how other countries across the globe have used this culinary spice:

• Germany: Carp cooked with gingerbread and ginger snaps
• Japan: Ginger is pickled to make Shoga
• Korean: Kimchi, a popular fermented salad
• India and Thailand: As a key ingredient in curries
• Jamaica: Part of the island’s famous spicy jerk seasoning
• Myanmar (Burma): Uses fresh ginger to mask the odor of fish

Ginger is also used in many drinks including ginger ale, ginger beer, and ginger tea, and it is added to liquors and coffees as well.


Half of the world’s supply of ginger comes from India’s Malabar Coast; however, most of what is found in the United States is grown in Hawaii. While Sierra Leone and Nigeria are thought to produce the most pungent ginger, many chefs believe that best for cooking comes from Jamaica.

How to buy Ginger

Ginger is planted in August or September using the previous year’s crop. It takes about nine months to reach maturity. After the plant’s flowers appear, the tops die, leaving the underground stem known as a rhizome ready to harvest. A piece of ginger is called a “hand”. It can be purchased fresh whole, sliced, and diced, or dried and ground or crystallized. When purchasing whole, fresh ginger, look for hands that are firm and plump, light brown in color and with smooth skin.


Fresh ginger, depending on where and how it was grown, can have varying amounts of gingerol, the phytonutrient responsible for its intense flavor; because of this, its taste can range from mild to intense. Fresh ginger can last in the refrigerator up to two weeks, but can be frozen and used when needed. Followers of Ayurveda should not freeze it. Ground ginger lacks the aroma of fresh ginger, but the spicy fragrance and characteristic flavor are intact. Both fresh and dried gingers are used in savory dishes. Sweet dishes primarily call for the dried form.


Most contemporary Asian and Indian dishes use fresh ginger. To cook with fresh whole ginger, peel the skin using a paring knife or a vegetable peeler and cut into quarter size pieces. If adding to a recipe, a small grater or pestle can assist in creating the right consistency for the dish. Once added to the food, this very strong fresh ginger flavor mellows.

Ginger used as Medicine

Fresh ginger is pungent and heating and has a sweet vipāka (or post digestive effect). Dry ginger is also pungent and heating, but with a pungent vipāka. Both types ignite the digestive fire and improve the digestion, absorption and assimilation of foodstuffs in the body. Ginger also helps relieve heartburn and stomach aches by speeding-up digestion and causing food to leave the stomach more quickly. The book Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing suggests chewing a thin slice of ginger with salt 10 minutes before a meal, to act as an appetizer and stimulate agni (digestive fire).


Ginger is high in antioxidants, and has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Its warming, stimulating, and anti-coagulant qualities are good for the circulatory system. By enhancing oxygen’s flow in the blood stream, ginger can help lower LDL or bad cholesterol, and it has been found to decrease blood platelet accumulation, which contributes to clog arteries that cause heart attacks and strokes.
Ginger has shown promise as a treatment for migraine headaches and a study in Cancer Research presented evidence that showed that ginger help fight lung, breast, prostate, skin, bladder, kidney, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. Ginger is also frequently used to reduce inflammation and relax sore muscles, as well as sooth osteoarthritis.


* Note for Ayurveda Practitioners: The heating qualities of ginger may irritate Pitta constitutions; use it carefully.


Ginger Home Remedies (Source: Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing)

Cold and Flu Relief: Add ginger to food to relieve congestion, cough, and breathlessness associated with a common cold. To treat cold and flu symptoms, drink 1 cup of tea (see recipe below) made with 1 teaspoon each of dry ginger, cinnamon, and fennel. Ginger tea infused with lemon and honey also works well. To treat hoarseness, chest pain, wheezing and coughing, mix 1 teaspoon ginger juice and 1 teaspoon of lime juice with 2 pinches of rock salt.


Digestion: Mix 1 teaspoon each of fresh ginger juice and lime juice, and take after eating to aid digestion, relieve excess gas, constipation, and lower abdominal pain. Rub a small amount of fresh ginger juice around the belly button to treat diarrhea and abdominal pain.


Jet Lag: Swallow one capsule of dry ginger one hour before a flight.


Nausea and Vomiting: Mix 1 teaspoon of ginger juice with 1 teaspoon of fresh onion juice to calm nausea and vomiting.


Regulation of Cholesterol and Weight: Mix 1/2 teaspoon of trikatu (equal parts dry ginger, black pepper and pippali) with 1 teaspoon of honey to burn ama (see blog) and excess kapha in the lungs. Take 2 or 3 times per day before meals.


Rheumatoid Arthritis: Add ½ ounce of castor oil to 1 cup of ginger tea and drink before bed.


Sinus Congestion: Mix 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger juice and honey, and ingest 2 to 3 times a day.


Sinus Headache: Apply ½ teaspoon of dry ginger powder paste on the forehead. Wash the area after treatment.


Splenic Pain, Osteoarthritis, and Diarrhea: Cook 1 tablespoon of ginger powder and 2 tablespoons of ghee in an iron pot to make it into a paste. Eat a ½ teaspoon at a time, 3 times a day.


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