Natural Remedies and Vitamins in Vegetables

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இளமையை காக்கும் துளசி...இன்னும் பல நோய்களை தீர்க்கும்!


நந்தவனத்தில் எத்தனைச் செடிகள் இருந்தாலும், அது நந்தவனமாகாது. அதே நேரத்தில் ஒரு துளசி செடி மட்டுமே இருந்தாலும் அது நந்தவனம் ஆகிவிடும் என்கிறது வேதம். துளசியின் இன்னொரு பெயர் பிருந்தை. 300க்கும் மேற்பட்ட துளசி வகைகள் இருந்தாலும், வெண்துளசியைத்தான் நாம் அதிகம் பயன்படுத்துகிறோம்.

மூலிகைகளின் அரசி!

‘துளசி இலை நல்லது..அதை சாப்பிட்டா சளிப் போயிடும்...’ ; துளசி, கட்டுப்படுத்தும் நோய்களின் எண்ணிக்கை ஓராயிரம். அதனால்தான் இதனை ‘மூலிகைகளின் அரசி’ என்கிறார்கள். நோய் வருமுன் காத்து, வந்த நோயை விரட்டி, எதிர்காலத்திலும் நோய் வராத அளவுக்கு எதிர்ப்புச் சக்தியை கொடுக்கும் அற்புத ஆற்றல் வாய்ந்தது.

நாம் நினைப்பதுப் போல நோய் நிவாரணி மட்டுமல்ல.. சுற்றுச்சூழலிலும் இதன் பங்கு மகத்தானது. காற்றிலுள்ள கார்பன்டை ஆக்ஸைடை கிரகித்து ஆக்சிஜனாக வெளியேற்றும் அற்புத பணியை செய்கிறது. இந்த பணியை பெரும்பாலான தாவரங்கள் செய்தாலும், துளசிக்கும் மற்ற தாவரங்களுக்கும் வித்தியாசம் இருக்கிறது. துளசியிலுள்ள மருத்துவ குணம் வாய்ந்த பொருட்களால் வளிமண்டலத்திலுள்ள புகைக் கிருமிகள் போன்ற மாசுக்கள் சுத்திகரிக்கப்படுகின்றன. அதனால் சுத்தமான காற்று கிடைக்கிறது. துளசி, அதிகம் உள்ள இடங்களில் கொசுக்கள் வராது.

காய்ச்சலுக்கு கைகண்ட மருந்து!

மாதம் ஒரு பெயரில் புதுப்புது காய்ச்சல் வந்துக்கொண்டே இருக்கிறது... ஒவ்வொரு காய்ச்சலுக்கும் பெயர் வைப்பதில் காட்டும் வேகம், நிவாரண நடவடிக்கைகளில் காட்டுவதில்லை. ஆனால், இதுவரை வந்த காய்ச்சல், இனி வரப்போகும் காய்ச்சல் என எந்த காய்ச்சலாக இருந்தாலும், துளசியிடம் இருக்கிறது தீர்வு. இதை உலகளவில் மருத்துவ ஆராய்ச்சியாளர்கள் ஒப்புக்கொண்டுள்ளனர். ஏற்கனவே வைரஸ் காய்ச்சல், ஜப்பானியர்கள், என்செபலாடிடிஸ் எனப்படும் மூளைக்காய்ச்சல் ஆகியவற்றுக்கு துளசியைப் பயன்படுத்தி வெற்றி பெற்றுள்ளனர். ‘‘10 துளசி இலையுடன் 5 மிளகை நசுக்கி, 2 டம்ளர் நீர்விட்டு, அரை டம்ளர் சுண்டும்படி காய்ச்சி, குடித்து விட்டு, சிறிது எலுமிச்சை சாறை அருந்தி, கம்பளிக் கொண்டு உடம்பு முழுக்க மூடிக்கொண்டு படுத்தால் மலேரியா காய்ச்சல் கூட படிப்படியாக குறையும்’’ என்கிறது சித்த மருத்துவம்.


இருமலை இல்லாமல் செய்துவிடும்!

சளித்தொல்லைக்கான நிவாரணத்தையும் தன்னுள் வைத்துள்ளது துளசி. உடலில் வெப்பத்தை உண்டாக்கி கோழையை அகற்றுவதுடன், உடலில் உள்வெப்பத்தை ஆற்றும் குணமும் இதற்கு உண்டு. துளசி சாறுடன் கொஞ்சம் தேன் கலந்துக் கொடுத்தால் குழந்தைகளுக்கு ஏற்படும் சளி, இருமல் குணமாகும். இருமல், சளி, ஜலதோஷம் உள்ளிட்டவைகளுக்கு இலவசமாக கிடைக்கும் அருமருந்து துளசி. இருமலைக் கட்டுப்படுத்தும் யூஜினால் உள்ளிட்ட வேதிப்பொருட்கள் இதில் உள்ளன.

ரத்த அழுத்தம் குறையும்!

இன்றைக்கு முக்கிய நோய்களாக மூன்றை சொல்லலாம். 'நீரிழிவு' என்ற சர்க்கரை நோய், 'ஒபிசிட்டி' என்ற உடல் பருமன், 'பிளட் பிரசர்' என்ற ரத்த அழுத்தம். இவை மூன்றில் ஒன்று நம்மில் பலருக்கும் இருக்கிறது. தினமும் சில துளசி இலைகளை மென்று தின்றாலே சர்க்கரையின் அளவு கட்டுப்படும். எடையைக் குறைக்க, எத்தனை தூரம் ஓடினாலும், நடந்தாலும், ‘நான் வளர்கிறேனே மம்மி’ என ஊட்டச்சத்து குடித்த குழந்தைப் போல தொப்பை மட்டும் வளர்ந்துகொண்டே இருக்கிறது.


தொலைக்காட்சி விளம்பரங்களைப் பார்த்து, ஆயிரக்கணக்கான பணத்தை செலவழித்து எது எதையோ வாங்கி சாப்பிட்டும் பயனில்லை என புலம்புபவர்களுக்கான தீர்வும் துளசியிடத்தில் இருக்கிறது. துளசி சாற்றையும், எலுமிச்சை சாற்றையும் கலந்து சூடுபடுத்தி, சிறிது தேன் கலந்து உணவுக்கு பின்பு உட்கொண்டு வந்தால் கொஞ்சம் கொஞ்சமாக உடல் எடை குறையும். துளசி இலை, முற்றிய முருங்கை இலைகளை சம அளவு எடுத்து சாறு எடுத்துக் கொள்ள வேண்டும். அந்த சாற்றில் 50 மில்லி எடுத்து, 2 சிட்டிகை சீரகப்பொடி சேர்த்து காலை, மாலை இருவேளையும் 48 நாட்கள் உண்டு வந்தால் ரத்த அழுத்தம் குறையும். இதை சாப்பிடும் காலத்தில் உப்பு, புளி, காரம் குறைக்க வேண்டும்.


இருமலை இல்லாமல் செய்துவிடும்!

சளித்தொல்லைக்கான நிவாரணத்தையும் தன்னுள் வைத்துள்ளது துளசி. உடலில் வெப்பத்தை உண்டாக்கி கோழையை அகற்றுவதுடன், உடலில் உள்வெப்பத்தை ஆற்றும் குணமும் இதற்கு உண்டு. துளசி சாறுடன் கொஞ்சம் தேன் கலந்துக் கொடுத்தால் குழந்தைகளுக்கு ஏற்படும் சளி, இருமல் குணமாகும். இருமல், சளி, ஜலதோஷம் உள்ளிட்டவைகளுக்கு இலவசமாக கிடைக்கும் அருமருந்து துளசி. இருமலைக் கட்டுப்படுத்தும் யூஜினால் உள்ளிட்ட வேதிப்பொருட்கள் இதில் உள்ளன.

ரத்த அழுத்தம் குறையும்!

இன்றைக்கு முக்கிய நோய்களாக மூன்றை சொல்லலாம். 'நீரிழிவு' என்ற சர்க்கரை நோய், 'ஒபிசிட்டி' என்ற உடல் பருமன், 'பிளட் பிரசர்' என்ற ரத்த அழுத்தம். இவை மூன்றில் ஒன்று நம்மில் பலருக்கும் இருக்கிறது. தினமும் சில துளசி இலைகளை மென்று தின்றாலே சர்க்கரையின் அளவு கட்டுப்படும். எடையைக் குறைக்க, எத்தனை தூரம் ஓடினாலும், நடந்தாலும், ‘நான் வளர்கிறேனே மம்மி’ என ஊட்டச்சத்து குடித்த குழந்தைப் போல தொப்பை மட்டும் வளர்ந்துகொண்டே இருக்கிறது. தொலைக்காட்சி விளம்பரங்களைப் பார்த்து, ஆயிரக்கணக்கான பணத்தை செலவழித்து எது எதையோ வாங்கி சாப்பிட்டும் பயனில்லை என புலம்புபவர்களுக்கான தீர்வும் துளசியிடத்தில் இருக்கிறது. துளசி சாற்றையும், எலுமிச்சை சாற்றையும் கலந்து சூடுபடுத்தி, சிறிது தேன் கலந்து உணவுக்கு பின்பு உட்கொண்டு வந்தால் கொஞ்சம் கொஞ்சமாக உடல் எடை குறையும். துளசி இலை, முற்றிய முருங்கை இலைகளை சம அளவு எடுத்து சாறு எடுத்துக் கொள்ள வேண்டும். அந்த சாற்றில் 50 மில்லி எடுத்து, 2 சிட்டிகை சீரகப்பொடி சேர்த்து காலை, மாலை இருவேளையும் 48 நாட்கள் உண்டு வந்தால் ரத்த அழுத்தம் குறையும். இதை சாப்பிடும் காலத்தில் உப்பு, புளி, காரம் குறைக்க வேண்டும்.

தோல் நோய் தொல்லை, இனி இல்லை!

துளசி இலையை எலுமிச்சை சாறு விட்டு விழுது போல் அரைத்து, தோல் நோய்களுக்கு பற்றுப் போடலாம். இதனால் சொரி, சிரங்கு போன்றவை குணமாகும். துளசி இலையுடன், அம்மான் பச்சரிசி இலையை சம அளவு எடுத்து அரைத்து பருக்கள் உள்ள இடத்தில் தடவினால் முகப்பரு மறையும்’’ என்கிறார்கள் சித்த மருத்துவர்கள்.

என்றும் இளைமை!

இவையெல்லாம் விட, என்றும் இளமையுடன் திகழ உதவுகிறது துளசி நீர். சுத்தமான செம்பு பாத்திரத்தில், கொஞ்சம் நல்ல தண்ணீரை ஊற்றி, அதில் ஒரு கைப்பிடி துளசியைப் போட்டு 8 மணி நேரம் மூடி வைத்து பின்பு அந்த நீரைக் குடிக்க வேண்டும். இதை வெறும் வயிற்றில் 48 நாட்கள் செய்து வந்தாலே எந்த நோயும் அண்டாது. அத்துடன் தோல்சுருக்கம் நீங்கி, நரம்புகள் பலப்படும். பார்வை குறைபாடு நீங்கும்.

உடலுக்கான கிருமிநாசினி!

துளசி அதி அற்புதமான கிருமிநாசினி. வீட்டுக்கு கிருமிநாசினி பயன்படுத்துவதுப் போல மனித உடலுக்கான கிருமிநாசினியாக பயன்படுகிறது துளசி. ஆனால், நாம் தான் பயன்படுத்துவதில் அக்கறைக்காட்டுவதில்லை. தினமும் துளசி இலையை மென்று சாறை விழுங்கி வந்தால் குடல், வயிறு, வாய் தொடர்பான பல பிரச்னைகள் வாழ்நாள் முழுக்க வரவே வராது. வாய் துர்நாற்றம் இருக்கவே இருக்காது. ‘உடலில் வியர்வை வாடை போகவே மாட்டேங்குது’ என கவலைப்படுபவர்கள், குளிக்கும் நீரில் முதல் நாளே துளசி இலைகளை ஊறவைத்தால், வியர்வை துர்நாற்றம் போய் உடல் மணக்கும்.

மொத்தத்தில் துளசி இலையை தினமும் மென்று தின்பதனாலும், குடிநீரில் போட்டு குடிப்பதனாலும் அனேக நோய்களை விரட்டலாம் என்கிறது சித்த மருத்துவம்.

-ஆர்.குமரேசன்
படங்கள் : வீ. சக்தி அருணகிரி


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Drink Lemon Water in Morning With Empty Stomach

Drink Lemon Water in Morning With Empty Stomach

Lemon is a common, inexpensive, easily available and most widely used citrus fruit. Its characteristic flavour and refreshing smell make it a popular fruit for drinks. It is used in lemonade, soft drinks, cocktails and tea. It has a long list of benefits. In India, it is used as medicine for many health problems. Thus, lemon is a popular citrus fruit that can be used in various ways. It can be used with other beneficial ingredients like honey, salt, etc. to enhance its benefits.


How to make lemon juice


1. Wake up.


2. Go straight to the kitchen and pour a glass of room temperature water (if you have digestive problems, use hot water).


3. Cut a lemon in half (don’t use bottled lemon juice as it can contain sulphites which a lot of people are allergic to).


4. Squeeze the juice of the lemon directly into the glass of water. Water should turn cloudy.


4. Drink.


5. Repeat the next morning, etc.

22 Reason Drinking Citric Lemon Water in Morning With Empty Stomach



1.Water with Lemon helps fight infections of the respiratory tract, sore throats and inflammation of the tonsils. This is due to the anti-inflammatory properties of lemon.


2.Lemon contains great source of calcium, magnesium, potassium, citric acid, phosphorus and etc.


3.Drinking lemon water helps in preventing the multiplication and growth of pathogenic bacteria that causes disease and infections.


4.Water with lemon aids in proper functioning of the nervous system (as lemon has a high content of potassium). Depression and anxiety are often the result of low levels of potassium in the blood. The nervous system needs a sufficient amount of potassium to ensure sustainable signals to the heart.


5.Water with lemon can help lower blood pressure. A daily intake of one lemon can reduce high blood pressure by 10%.


6.Water with lemon creates an alkalizing effect in the body. Even if you drink it immediately before a meal, it can help your body maintain a higher level of pH. The higher the pH, the more your body is able to fight diseases.


7.Water with lemon is good for the skin. Vitamin C in lemon, improves our skin by rejuvenating the body. Drinking water with lemon regularly (every morning) will improve the condition of your skin.


8.Water with lemon helps to dilute uric acid, the built up of which leads to pain in the joints and gout.

9.Water with lemon is beneficial for pregnant women. Since lemons are loaded with Vitamin C, it acts as an adaptogen helping the body cope with viruses such as colds. Furthermore, vitamin C helps the formation of bone tissue of the unborn baby. At the same time, due to the high content of potassium, a mixture of water with lemon helps forming cells of the brain and nervous system of the baby.


10.Water with lemon relieves heartburn. For this, mix a teaspoon of lemon juice in half a glass of water.


11.Water with lemon helps dissolve gallstones, kidney stones, pancreatic stones, and calcium deposits.


12.Water with lemon provides the body with electrolytes which hydrate your body. As lemons contain good amount of electrolytes such as potassium, calcium and magnesium.


13.Water with lemon is good for the joints, reducing pain in the joints and muscles.


14.Lemon helps in protecting our body against the immune system deficiencies, as it is rich in vitamin C.


15.Drinking lemon water helps in maintaining the pH levels in the body.


16.Lemons acts as a powerful antibacterial as it contains pectin fibers which is beneficial for colon.


17.Drinking lemon water in morning empty stomach will helps in flush out of toxins.


18.Warm water with lemon helps digestion as lemon contains citric acid. It interacts with other enzymes and acids which easily stimulate the secretion of gastric juice and digestion.


19.The liver produces more enzymes from water with lemon than from any other food.


20.Water with lemon cleanses the liver. Lemon juice stimulates the liver to release toxins.


21.Water with lemon helps with weight loss. Lemons contain pectin fiber, which helps suppress hunger cravings. Studies have proven people with a better alkaline diet have lost weight faster.


22.Water with lemon helps with tooth pain and gingivitis.


Bonus Tips



Water with lemon prevents cancer. This is due to the fact that lemons are a highly alkaline food. Multiple studies have found that cancer cannot thrive in an alkaline environment.


Our immune system protects our body by combating illness. Weak immune system makes our body susceptible to illness and infections. Warm lemon water has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties which fight harmful bacteria, fungus, and virus that cause diseases and infections. Its antioxidant property helps eliminate toxins from the body.



Reference:
Pamela Salzman | Kitchen Matters & Recipes
LA Healthy Living - Traditional Living in Modern Society


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How To Instantly Stop A Migraine With Salt

How To Instantly Stop A Migraine With Salt

Migraine sufferers are often anxious to rid themselves of the terrible pain characterizing this condition. A migraine is nothing to laugh at; a really bad migraine can pretty much cripple you and take you down for the rest of your day. What’s worse, there are some migraines that can’t be abated with your usual pain killers. So, what’s the next best thing to use? Salt.

Being acquainted with migraines, I literally have used everything in the past to attempt to stop it. Migraines are one of those things that simply ruin your life for the day. However, eventually, I did find a method that worked for me! I am very happy I didn’t have to resort to conventional medicine.

When you use salt to relieve migraines, make sure to use high quality salt such as Himalayan crystal salt. It’s the most complete salt in the world. It contains 84 minerals, electrolytes and elements – a fascinating number considering that there are only 118 elements known to science. This salt helps reduce the severity of migraine headaches, strengthens the immune system, increases energy levels, balances serotonin levels in the bloodstream, restores the body’s alkaline and electrolyte balance and much more.
Also, this method is very easy.

Just take a glass of lemon juice with a high concentration of Himalayan crystal salt and drink it. It works like magic!


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The Dangers of Sitting For Too Long

The Dangers of Sitting For Too Long

Working on the computer until late hours is a serious threat, and it can affect the health of 50-70% of the Americans… Sitting for too much damages spine, cause heart diseases, some types of cancer, obesity, type 2 diabetes, slow blood circulation and high cholesterol.

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According to the statistics, about 80% of the Americans use the Internet every day, and there is at least one computer in 90 % of the homes. Researchers say that the number of Internet users increases for about 10 million every year.

Health specialists explain that about 40% of their patients experience problems with the back as a result of improper sitting and spending long hours on the computer.

Hundreds of people ask for medical help, and most of them have a job that requires working on a computer for eight or more hours every day. This problem especially affects children younger than 18, which develop severe spinal deformations, like kyphosis and scoliosis. Unfortunately, 5 year old children watch cartoons of play games on the computer, which affects their physical development.

Specialists also explain that if you work on your computer for more than two hours, you have a higher risk of serious damages that affect the joints, spine, and neck. Most people eventually end up taking medications for the whole life, and struggle with pain that is hard to treat.

In the initial phase patients have problems with the joints, and experience neck and back pain. Children under 12 should not sit in front of the TV or on the computer for more than two hours a day. Muscle pain is a great reminder that you should go for a walk and do some exercises.


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பித்தம் அகற்ற 10 மணிக்கு உறக்கவும்!

பித்தம் அகற்ற 10 மணிக்கு உறக்கவும்!

உடல் பித்தத்தைக் கட்டுப்படுத்த…
10 மணிக்குள் உறங்க வேண்டும்!

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ஓய்வு என்பது தூக்கத்தை குறிக்கிறது. இது ஐம்பூதங்களான நீர், நிலம், நெருப்பு, காற்று, ஆகாயம் (வானம்) ஆகியவற்றில், ஆகாயத்திற்கு கட்ப்பட்டது என்று கூறுவார்கள். தூக்கம் அல்லது ஓய்வானது, கல்லீரல், பித்தப்பை ஆகிய உறுப்புக்கள் ஒழுங்காக இயங்க துணை செய்கிறது. அதற்கு, கீழே கொடுக்கபட்டுள்ளவற்றை பின்பற்றவும். முடிந்தவரை இரவு 10 மணிக்கு தூங்க முயற்சிக்கவும். இரவு 11 மணி – 3 மணி வரை ஆழ்ந்த உறக்கத்தில் இருக்குமாறு பார்த்துக் கொள்ளுங்கள். ஏனென்றால், அந்த நேரத்தில் தான், நம் கல்லீரலும் பித்தப்பையும் உடம்பிலுள்ள இரசாயண கழிவுகளை முழுவீச்சில் வெளியேற்றும்.


அதேபோல், படுக்கும்போது, வடக்கே தலை வைத்துப் படுப்பதை தவிர்க்கவும். தூங்கத் தயாராவதற்கு முன், மனதைப் பாதிக்கும் பேச்சு, அதிர்ந்த சிந்தனைகள், செயல்பாடுகள் போன்றவை இல்லாமல் அமைதியான சூழ்நிலையில் இருந்து, படுக்கைக்கு சென்றால் தூக்கம் நன்றாக வரும். புகைப்பழக்கம் மற்றும் டீ, காபி, செயற்கை குளிர்பானங்கள் குடிப்பதை தவிர்க்க வேண்டும். இவை அனைத்துமே நம் தூக்கத்திற்கும், உடல்நலத்திற்கும் கேடு விளைவிக்கும்.


இரவு 10 மணிகுள் படுத்துவிட்டு, விடியற்காலை எழுந்து குளிக்கும் பழக்கத்தை வைத்துக் கொள்ள வேண்டும். காலை நேரத்தில்தான் பித்தம் உடலில் பரவும், அப்போது குளிப்பது உடம்பிற்கு நல்லது. படுக்கையில், தலைமாட்டில் செல்போன் போன்ற கதிர்வீச்சுக்கள், உள்ளவற்றை வைத்துக்கொள்ளாமல், வேறு அறையில் அல்லது தூரத்தில் வைத்துவிட வேண்டும்.


குளிர் காலங்களில் வெறும் தரையில் படுக்கக் கூடாது. உடல் அதிகம் குளிர்ச்சியடைந்தாலும், தூக்கம் கெட்டுவிடும். உடல் உழைப்பு உள்ளவர்கள் குறைந்தது 6 மணிநேரம் தூங்க வேண்டும். மூளைக்கு மட்டுமே வேலை கொடுப்பவர்கள், குறைந்தது 6 மணிநேரம் ஓய்வு எடுக்க வேண்டும்.


இரவில் பல் விலக்கிப் படுத்தால், நன்றாகத் தூக்கம் வரும். முடிந்தவரை வெறும் கையால், உப்பு கலந்த நீரில் விளக்கவும். ஈறுகளுக்கு மசாஜ் செய்தல், பற்களுக்கு வலிமை தரும். தாடைக்குக் கீழ் தடவிக் கொடுத்தால், நன்றாகத் தூக்கம் வரும். தலையில் உச்சிக்கும், சுழிக்கும் நடுவில் மசாஜ் செய்தால், நன்றாகத் தூக்கம் வரும்.


நாம் தூங்கும் இடங்களில், இயற்கையான காற்றோட்டம் இருக்குமாறு பார்த்து கொள்ளுங்கள். இல்லையென்றால் இரவு முழுக்க கனவுகளால் அவதிப்படும் சுழல் உருவாகும். இரவில் எளிதில் ஜீரணமாக கூடிய உணவை உண்டால், தூக்கமின்மை தொந்தரவு ஏற்படாது. தலைவலி, உடல்வலி என்று எதெற்கெடுத்தாலும், ஒரு மாத்திரையை போட்டுக்கொள்வது நல்லதல்ல. எண்ணைக் குளியல், கஷாயம் போன்ற இயற்கை மருத்துவ முறையைப் பின்பற்றுவது நல்லது.


இரவு தூக்கம் வரவில்லையென்றால் அல்லது தூக்கம் கலைந்து விட்டாலும், இரண்டு கைகளிலும் கையின் கட்டை விரல் (Thumb Finger) நுனியையும், நடுவிரல் (Middle Finger) நுனியையும் தொடுமாறு வைத்துக்கொண்டு மற்ற அனைத்து விரல்களையும் நேராக வைத்துக்கொண்டு இருந்தால், எளிதில் தூக்கம் வரும். இதற்காக மருத்துவரை தேடி ஓட வேண்டாம்.


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Coconut Health Benefits

Coconut Health Benefits

Coconuts are one of the wonder foods on earth that amply provides for all human needs and have multiple health benefits… They can even save your life!


Few people (even fewer doctors) understand how important the coconut is to stabilizing blood sugar; lowering cholesterol; healing; hydration; and even replacing blood plasma in an emergency.

Referred to as kalpa vriksha (Sanskrit for “the tree that supplies all that is needed to live”) in ancient India, the coconut palm has been recognized as a top immune booster, antifungal, antibiotic, antiviral and antibacterial remedy for thousands of years all over the world.

Yet, it has been only recently that modern researchers have begun to fully discover the massive coconut health benefits this amazing fruit seed offers.

To give just one example of coconuts’ life-saving properties, they were used extensively in the Pacific during World War II. Since blood plasma supplies were scarce, it was very common for medics to siphon pure coconut water from young coconuts to be used as emergency plasma transfusions for soldiers who were injured. Since coconut water is nearly identical to human blood, it was suitable for people of all blood types.

Because of its strong antioxidant properties and health benefits, the coconuts can be used to:

• • Lower cholesterol
  • Improve digestion
  • Ward off wrinkles
  • Stabilize glucose levels
  • Fight off viruses
  • Build cells
  • Regulate hormones
  • Increase thyroid production
  • Lose weight
  • Increase metabolism
  • Fight infections
  • Stave off memory loss
  • Kill bacteria
  • And more!

Considered one of the most treasured foods of all time, coconut products — including coconut flesh, coconut water, coconut oil, and coconut cream — each deliver superb health benefits.

Coconut oil, for instance, is considered the best and safest oil to use for cooking — even superior to extra virgin olive oil when it comes to giving the body what it needs for optimum health. Unlike other fats and oils that we typically use for cooking and baking, coconut oil does not form polymerized oils or dangerous trans fatty acids in our bodies, which can raise our cholesterol levels; clog our arteries and even make our skin sag and wrinkle. Plus, this ultra-safe oil can give your body important antioxidants that can help build stronger cells and improve your overall health and well being.

Coconut health benefits found all-in-one

Here are a few ways that you can take advantage of coconut products to stave off disease and to recapture the look and feeling of youth:


Coconut Water – The coconut is a natural water filter. It takes almost 9 months for a coconut to filter every quart of water stored within its shell. This makes the resulting coconut water completely pure and sterile, which is one reason why it can be used for blood transfusions.


Another benefit of coconut water is the fact that it has the highest concentration of electrolytes than anything else found in nature. This makes it an excellent source of hydration.


Coconut Oil – In addition to being superior for cooking and baking, coconut oil also makes a superb topical oil that can help to naturally rid the skin of dangerous toxins. It also gives the skin the perfect mix of hydration and antioxidants that it needs to stay healthy, smooth and younger-looking longer.


Another great benefit of coconut oil is in protecting your teeth from the bacteria that can cause cavities and disease. Simply rubbing a little fresh coconut oil on your gums and teeth can keep them stronger and healthier than virtually any other dental treatment.


Most people don’t realize that coconut oil can actually help you lose weight! Yes, simply changing your cooking oil from the unsaturated fat variety to coconut oil can help you lose those extra pounds.



Here’s why: Unsaturated fats found in canola, corn and other vegetable oils, as well as margarine suppress the metabolism, which makes it harder to lose weight — and easier to gain it. Over time, this metabolism suppression may result in 20-30 pounds of excess weight that your body cannot get rid of. Coconut oil, on the other hand, helps to increase thyroid function and boost your metabolism — 2 important components to shedding unwanted pounds.


Coconut Cream – The best skin treatment product one can use to achieve flawless skin may quite possibly be coconut cream. Unlike traditional skin creams which can actually introduce fats and oils to the skin that will break it down over time, making it look older, creams derived from the coconut can actually replenish the skin, giving it a more youthful and healthy glow than most other skin care products on the market.


When it comes to buying coconut products, coconuts are not all created equal. Wild coconuts are always best, but can be hard to obtain if you don’t live in a tropical country. Whether you are using this wonder food to boost your immune system; increase your metabolism or fight wrinkles, using products from young coconuts will help you reap the most benefit.


Young coconuts contain the purest unsaturated fat, compared to the fat found in the more mature varieties. This is why they offer the most rejuvenation properties for the body’s tissues. But how can you tell how old a coconut is? Young coconuts are usually green in color and oddly shaped. The brown hairy ones are mature coconuts, and while they offer a lot of healthy benefits, they aren’t nearly as good for you as younger varieties.


The best place to find young fresh coconuts is, of course, in the markets of the tropics, so be sure to seek them out if you travel to those areas considering all the health benefits from a coconut. Coconut-producing regions export coconuts all over the world so it’s relatively easy to find coconuts at your local health food store or Asian grocer.

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A Guide to Understanding Psoriasis

A Guide to Understanding Psoriasis

What is Psoriasis?

People with psoriasis, (pronounced suh-RY-uh-sus) have a fault in their immune systems that cause too many skin cells to be produced. Their bodies don’t know how to get rid of these extra cells, and they cause build ups on the skin, resulting in red scaly patches. It is not a contagious disease.

Plaque Psoriasis isthe most common form and affects 90% of psoriasis patients. The skin features inflamed raised patches, usually seen on elbows, knees, the scalp and the lower back. These patches are typically covered with white or silver scales, which can itch and burn.

Guttate Psoriasis is more common in children or teenagers and is often triggered by upper respiratory infections. It features small pink to red spots and are located on the buttocks, upper arm, thigh, and Scalp areas.


Psoriatic Arthritis. This is a when you have psoriasis and then develop arthritis (inflammation of the joints). The symptoms include joint pain, stiffness and swelling of fingers and toes.

Inverse Psoriasis is seen in areas of the body with folds, including armpits, groin, under the breasts, and around the genitals and buttocks. These skin regions feature smooth red plaques of skin.

Erythrodermic Psoriasis is rare and very serious. The symptoms are fiery red skin, peeling, itching, burning, an increased heart rate and changes in body temperatures. This causes protein and fluid loss, leading to infection, pneumonia, or congestive heart failure. If you have these symptoms, go to a doctor or a hospital immediately.

Pustular Psoriasis mostly occurs in adults. Pustules, which are pus-filled bumps, surround red skin and form in one area of the skin. If this skin irritation is body wide, this is a more severe condition. You should seek medical attention immediately.



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How to Stop a Heart Attack in 1 Minute

How to Stop a Heart Attack in 1 Minute

Many people are not aware that a simple, but powerful ingredient can prevent heart attack in a minute! Yes, how much do you know about cayenne peppers? It is the most popular kind of chilli peppers, and make sure you always have it on hand, just in case some of your closest family members needs it.

How to prevent heart attack using a cayenne pepper?

Cayenne peppers have been a subject of many health experts, including Dr. Richard Schulz. They were all amazed by the healing properties of cayenne peppers.


In his 35-year career, Dr. Christopher, an American herbalist, has not lost a single patient who had suffered a heart attack, thanks to cayenne peppers. He gave a cup of cayenne pepper tea (a teaspoon to a cup of water) to patients who were still conscious. Within a minute, they were all alive and safe.
What makes this even more relevant is the fact that these scientists base their theory on a personal experience, not studies done in controlled conditions.

There are several ways to use cayenne pepper, and some of them are especially efficient

The most important fact is that cayenne pepper has at least 90,000 Scoville units according to the Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Habanero, African Bird, Thai Chi, Jamaican Hot Pepper, Jalapeño, and Scotch Bonet are some of the species that have the same value. You can find it in larger supermarkets, oriental or healthy food stores.

In case you already have these peppers at home, give the patient a combination of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper and a glass of water. Of course, the patient has to be conscious and breathe.
If the person is unconscious, you can use cayenne pepper extract, but keep in mint that it has at least 90,000 Scoville units. Put a few drops under patient’s tongue.

Cayenne pepper is a powerful stimulant, and it does not affect person’s conscious. It increases the heart rate and carries blood to all parts of the body, and thus balances circulation. Cayenne pepper has hemostatic effect, stops bleeding instantly, and helps in heart recovery.

Remember, many health experts say that they have never lost a patient thanks to this instant therapy.

The best cayenne pepper tincture according to Dr. Schulz’s recipe

This tincture is the best remedy for emergency cases of heart attacks. But remember, you should not use hot pepper, but cayenne pepper, which is the most popular kind of chili peppers, and it is commonly grown in India and South America.

Chili is a bushy tropical plant, and unlike peppers, it is a perennial plant. Ground chili is twenty times stronger than regular pepper, because it contains much more capsaicin, a pepper alkaloid. The heat of chili peppers is inversely proportional to the size of the pepper, so the tiniest peppers are usually the hottest. Always go for this kind.

Ingredients:

• Cayenne pepper powder
• a few fresh cayenne peppers
• 50% alcohol (you can use vodka)
• glass bottle (1 liter)
• gloves

Preparation:

1. As cayenne peppers are pretty hot, you should first put your gloves on.
2. On the first day of the New Moon, fill a quarter of the glass bottle with cayenne pepper powder. Pour in just enough alcohol so it can cover the powder.
3. Blend a few fresh cayenne peppers, and add enough alcohol so it gets a sauce-like texture.
4. Add the mixture to the bottle. Now you should have filled 3/4 of the bottle.
5. Fill the bottle to the top with alcohol and close well. Shake it several times during the day.
6. Leave the tincture until the next New Moon, and strain using a gauze. Keep it in a dark bottle.
7. If you like your tincture super-strong, strain it after 3 months.
8. Close the bottle well and store it in a dry and dark place. It does not spoil, so you can use it as long as you want.

Dr. Schulz’s dosing recommendation

Give 5-10 drops of the tincture to conscious patient who has suffered a heart attack or stroke. Add another 5-10 drops in 5 minutes. Repeat the treatment until patient’s condition improves.

If the patient is unconscious, put 1-3 drops under the tongue, and start with the CPR techniques. Repeat the treatment in 5 minutes, and repeat it every 5 minutes until your patient’s condition improves.

Health benefits

• Cayenne pepper can be used in the treatment of other ailments.
• It has antifungal properties, meaning it prevents the occurrence of Phomopsis and Colletotrichum.
• It is known for its beneficial effect on the digestive system, because it stimulates the production of gastric juices, and relieves gases.
• Cayenne peppers have anticancer properties, and they are especially recommended to patients diagnosed with lung cancer and smokers. It is believed that capsaicin found in cayenne pepper prevents the development of tumors caused by tobacco, and similar results are noticed in patients diagnosed with liver cancer.
• It is also helpful in the treatment of stomach problems, flu symptoms, migraines, allergies, redness, obesity, toothache and arthritis.

Nutritional value

Scientists have confirmed the presence of 26 different nutrients. Calcium, zinc, selenium, and magnesium are some of the most essential minerals found in cayenne pepper. In addition to minerals, cayenne peppers are rich in vitamins C and A.

Cayenne pepper is one of the strongest natural spices that can do miracles for the heart. If you struggle with certain heart problems, always have this tincture on hand.


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Papaya is Tasty Way to Fight Cancer and Poor Digestion

Papaya is Tasty Way to Fight Cancer and Poor Digestion

(NaturalNews) Sweet and succulent with a satiny consistency, papaya was referred to as the "fruit of the angels" by Christopher Columbus. Slice open a papaya and see hundreds of shiny black seeds that all need to get their start in life from the nutrition found in the fruit. This implies that fruit must be power-packed. Scientists have documented this common sense observation by finding that papaya promotes digestive health and intestinal cleansing, fights inflammation, and supports the immune system. It protects lung and joint health, revitalizes the body, and boosts energy levels. Papaya is a potent cancer fighter that is highly effective against hormone related cancers as well as other cancers. New research shows papaya can stop the growth of breast cancer cells, halt metastasis, and normalize the cell cycle.

Papaya was the only studied food found to halt breast cancer

Scientists studied 14 plant foods commonly consumed in Mexico to determine their ability to halt breast cancer cell growth. These included avocado, black sapote, fuava, mango, prickly pear cactus (nopal), pineapple, grapes, tomato, and papaya. They also evaluated beta-carotene, total plant phenolics, and gallic acid contents and antioxidant capacity. They found that only papaya had a significant effect on stopping breast cancer cell growth. (International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, May)

Papaya is a store-house of cancer fighting lycopene

The intense orangey-pink color of papaya means it is chock full of cancer fighting carotenoids. Not only beta carotene, but lycopene is found in abundance. The construction of lycopene makes it highly reactive toward oxygen and free radicals. Scientists at the University of Illinois think this anti-oxidant activity contributes to its effectiveness as a cancer fighting agent. Epidemiological studies have indicated an inverse relationship between lycopene intake and prostate cancer risk. They showed that oral lycopene is highly bioavailable, accumulates in prostate tissue, and is localized in the nucleus of prostate epithelial cells.

In addition to antioxidant activity, other experiments have indicated that lycopene induces cancer cell death, anti-metastatic activity, and the up-regulation of protective enzymes. Phase I and II studies have established the safety of lycopene supplementation. (Cancer Letter, October 8, 2008)

Prostate cancer was the subject of a study in Australia that looked at 130 prostate cancer patients and 274 hospitalized controls. The scientists found that men who consumed the most lycopene-rich fruits and vegetables such as papaya were 82% less likely to have prostate cancer. In this study, green tea also exerted a powerful anti-cancer effect. When lycopene-rich foods were consumed with green tea, the combination was even more effective, an outcome the researchers credited to their synergy. (Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2007)

Isothiocyanates found in papaya restore the cell cycle to eliminate cancer

Organo-sulfur compounds called isothiocyanates are found in papaya. In animal experiments, isothiocyanates protected against cancers of the breast, lung, colon pancreas, and prostate, as well as leukemia, and they have the potential to prevent cancer in humans. Isothiocyanates have shown themselves capable of inhibiting both the formation and development of cancer cells through multiple pathways and mechanisms. (International Journal of Oncology), October, 2008)

Researchers in Japan clarified the mechanisms of action in a type of isothiocyanate found in papaya known as BITC, that underlies the relationship between cell cycle regulation and appropriate cell death. When cancerous cells die on schedule, they are no longer a problem. The researchers established that BITC exerted cancer cell killing effects that were greater in the proliferating cells than in the quiescent cells. Cancer cells that are proliferating are much more dangerous than cancer cells that are in a state of dormancy. (Forum of Nutrition, 2009)

Enzymes from papaya digest proteins including those that protect tumors

The fruit and other parts of the papaya tree, also known as the paw paw tree, contain papain and chymopapain, powerful proteolytic enzymes that facilitate chemical reactions in the body. They promote digestion by helping to break down proteins from food into amino acids that can be recombined to produce protein useable by humans. Proteolytic enzymes protect the body from inflammation and help heal burns. They do a good job of digesting unwanted scar tissue both on the skin and under its surface.

Research has shown that the physical and mental health of people is highly dependent on their ability to produce proteins they can use effectively. However, as people age, they produce less of the enzymes needed to effectively digest proteins from food and free needed amino acids. They are left with excessive amounts of undigested protein which can lead to overgrowth of unwanted bacteria in the intestinal tract, and a lack of available amino acids.

Eating papaya after a meal promotes digestion, and helps prevent bloating, gas production, and indigestion. It is quite helpful after antibiotic use to replenish friendly intestinal bacteria that were the casualties in the war against the unwanted bacteria. When the intestinal tract is well populated with friendly bacteria, the immune system is strengthened, and can better protect against flu and cancer.

Being a proteolytic enzyme, papain is able to destroy intestinal parasites, which are composed mostly of protein. To rid the body of intestinal parasites, half a cup of papaya juice can be alternated each hour for twelve consecutive hours with the same amount of cucumber or green bean juice.

Papaya contains fibrin, another useful compound not readily found in the plant kingdom. Fibrin reduces the risk of blood clots and improves the quality of blood cells, optimizing the ability of blood to flow through the circulatory system. Fibrin is also important in preventing stokes. Proteolytic enzymes containing fibrin are a good idea for long plane rides to minimize the potential of blood clots in the legs. People who sit at a desk all day might want to use proteolytic enzymes too.

Proteolytic enzymes are able to digest and destroy the defense shields of viruses, tumors, allergens, yeasts, and various forms of fungus. Once the shield is destroyed, tumors and invading organisms are extremely vulnerable and easily taken care of by the immune system.

Undigested proteins can penetrate the gut and wind up in the bloodstream where they are treated by the immune system as invaders. If too many undigested proteins are floating around, the immune system becomes overburdened and unable to attend to the other tasks it was meant to do. Proteolytic enzymes can digest these rogue proteins, freeing up the immune system.

Papaya offers luscious taste and super nutrition

Papayas are native to Central America. They were disbursed by Spanish and Portuguese explorers who journeyed to India, the Philippines and Africa. Today, most commercially available papaya is produced in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Papaya adds the sunlight of the tropics to summer drinks while flooding the body with high class antioxidants such as carotenes, vitamin C and flavonoids. It is rich in several B vitamins including folate and pantothenic acid. It contains ample amounts of potassium, and plenty of magnesium, the mineral most deficient in Americans. It is also a good source of fiber.

Try getting some of these nutrients with a Papaya-Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

1 cup of whatever kind of milk pleases you
1/4 cup Greek style yogurt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 banana, peeled and sliced
1 cup ice cubes

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a large glass and garnish with lime.

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நோய்களை தீர்க்கும் சின்ன வெங்காயம்

நோய்களை தீர்க்கும் சின்ன வெங்காயம்

பெயர் சின்ன வெங்காயம் என்று இருந்தாலும், பெரிய நோய்களை தீர்க்கும் அரிய மருத்துவ குணம் சின்ன வெங்காயத்தில் உள்ளது. 50க்கும் மேற்பட்ட நோய்களை போக்கும் சஞ்சீவியாக சின்ன வெங்காயம் பலன் தருகிறது. வெங்காயத்துடன் வெல்லத்தைச் சேர்த்து
அரைத்து சாப்பிட்டால் பித்தம் குறையும், பித்த ஏப்பம் மறையும். வெங்காயச் சாறு, கடுகு எண்ணெய் இரண்டையும் சம அளவில் எடுத்து சூடாக்கி இளம் சூட்டில் காதில் விட்டால் காது இரைச்சல் மறையும்.


வெங்காய நெடி தலைவலிகளைக் குறைக்கும். வெங்காயத்தை வதக்கிச் சாப்பிட்டால் உஷ்ணத்தால் ஏற்படும் ஆசனக் கடுப்பு நீங்கும். வெங்காயத்தைச் சுட்டு, சிறிது மஞ்சள், சிறிது நெய் சேர்த்து பிசைந்து மீண்டும் லேசாக சுடவைத்து உடையாத கட்டிகள் மேல்
வைத்து கட்டினால், கட்டிகள் உடனே பழுத்து உடையும். வெங்காய சாற்றை மோரில் கலந்து குடித்தால், இருமல் குறையும். வெங்காயச் சாற்றையும், வெந்நீரையும் கலந்து வாய் கொப்பளித்து, வெறும் வெங்காயச்சாறை பஞ்சில் நனைத்து பல் ஈறுகளில் தடவி வந்தால்
பல்வலி, ஈறுவலி குறையும்.

வெங்காயத்தை சமைத்து சாப்பாட்டில் சேர்த்துக்கொண்டால் உடல் வெப்பநிலை சமநிலை பெறும், மூலச்சூடு தணியும். வெங்காயத்தை வதக்கி வெறும் வயிற்றில் சாப்பிட்டால், நரம்புத் தளர்ச்சி குணமாகும். வெங்காயத்தை வதக்கி தேன் விட்டு இரவில் சாப்பிட்ட
பின், பசும் பால் குடித்தால் ஆண்மை பெருகும். வெங்காயச் சாற்றையும், தேனையும் கலந்து அல்லது வெங்காயச் சாற்றையும், குல்கந்தையும் சேர்த்து சாப்பிட்டால், சீதபேதி நிற்கும். வெங்காய ரசத்தை நீர் கலந்து குடிக்க நன்கு தூக்கம் வரும்.

வெங்காயத்தில் குறைந்த கொழுப்புச்சத்து உள்ளது. எனவே குண்டானவர்கள் தாராளமாக வெங்காயம் சாப்பிடலாம். வெங்காயம் வயிற்றிலுள்ள சிறுகுடல் பாதையை சுத்தப்படுத்துகிறது. ஜீரணத்துக்கும் உதவுகிறது. வெங்காயம் ரத்த அழுத்தத்தை குறைக்கும், இழந்த
சக்தியை மீட்கும். தொடர்ந்து புகைப்பிடிப்பவர்கள் வெங்காயச் சாற்றை நாள் ஒன்றுக்கு அரை அவுன்ஸ் வீதம் 3 வேளை சாப்பிட்டால் நுரையீரல் சுத்தமாகும்.

வாயு காரணமாக மூட்டுக்களில் ஏற்படும் வலிக்கு, வெங்காயச் சாற்றுடன், கடுகு எண்ணெய்யை கலந்து தடவினால், வலி நீங்கும். நறுக்கிய வெங்காயத்தை முகப்பரு உள்ள இடத்தில் தேய்த்தால் முகப்பரு நீங்கும். வெங்காயச் சாற்றோடு சிறிது உப்பு கலந்து அடிக்கடி
குடித்தால் மாலைக்கண் நோய் சரியாகும். வெங்காயத்தை அரைத்து தொண்டையில் பற்றுப்போட்டால் தொண்டை வலி குறையும். பாம்பு கடிக்கு, நிறைய வெங்காயம் தின்றால் விஷம் இறங்கும். வெங்காய சாற்றை தண்ணீரில் கலந்து பருகினால் சிறுநீர் கடுப்பு, எரிச்சல் நீங்கும்.

வெங்காயம், சோடா உப்பு இரண்டையும் சேர்த்து, அரைத்து நாய் கடித்த இடத்தில் தடவினால், நாய் விஷம் இறங்கும். பிறகு டாக்டரிடம் செல்லலாம். வெங்காயச் சாற்றோடு சர்க்கரை கலந்து குடித்தால் மூலநோய் குணமாகும். சிறிய வெங்காயத்தில் இன்சுலின் உள்ளது.

நீரிழிவு நோயாளிகள் இதை அதிகமாகப் பயன்படுத்தலாம். தலையில் திட்டுத்திட்டாக முடி உதிர்ந்து, வழுக்கை விழுந்திருந்தால் சிறு வெங்காயத்தை இருதுண்டாக நறுக்கி தேய்த்த்தால் முடி வளரும்.

காக்காய் வலிப்பு நோய் உள்ளவர்கள் தினசரி ஓர் அவுன்ஸ் வெங்காயச் சாறு குடித்து வந்தால் வலிப்பு குறையும். வெங்காயத்தை தினமும் சாப்பிட்டு வந்தால் டி.பி.நோய் குறையும். வெங்காயச் சாற்றோடு சர்க்கரை சேர்த்து சாப்பிட்டால் வாதநோய் குறையும்.



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What Causes Leg Cramps and How Can You Stop Them?

What Causes Leg Cramps and How Can You Stop Them?

Leg cramps - also know as night cramps or Charley Horse - are painful spasms that typically occur in the calf muscles. Leg cramps tend to jolt a person awake in the middle of the night, but can also strike in the daytime during physical activities such as running and cycling. Fitness can put strain on your leg muscles. Some leg muscle cramps - which can last anywhere from a few seconds to up to 10 minutes - may also be the result of a sedentary lifestyle.

What Causes Muscle Cramps in the Calves?



"Leg cramps can be caused by many conditions, ranging simply from dehydration to something much more serious such as kidney disease," said physical therapist Matthew Hyland, president of the New York Physical Therapy Association and co-owner of Rye Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation. "Cramps often result from vigorous exercise, trauma to the muscle, or keeping the leg in an awkward position for too long, such as sitting in a crowded theater. Other causes can include medications such as birth control, diuretics (which are often prescribed for people with high blood pressure) and steroids. A lack of potassium or calcium can also be the underlying cause, as well as cold weather."


Acute leg cramps frequently are confused with restless legs syndrome (RLS). But RLS is a different and more serious, chronic condition characterized by discomfort and persistent throbbing and pulling sensations in the legs.



How to Prevent Leg Cramps



There are a number ways you can alleviate nighttime leg cramps. "Once leg cramps set in, the best method to relieve them is movement, either walking around or simply jiggling or shaking your leg," advised Hyland. "In addition, things like pumping your ankles up and down or rubbing the muscles can help as well."


Some people with chronic leg cramps have found relief using cool compresses, which work by numbing pain and reducing soreness. But Hyland said anyone who regularly suffers leg cramps should also work to strengthen their muscles, which will make cramps less frequent.


"Our musculoskeletal system hits its peak at the age of 20, and while it maintains its peak for an additional 20 years, the reality is that it begins to break down at age 40," he said. "This includes muscles becoming less flexible. Once we pass into the fourth decade of life, it is critical we play an active role in stretching and strengthening our bodies to maintain appropriate, maximal health." He added that it may be best to consult a physician if leg cramps last for 5 to 10 minutes or occur multiple times a week.


What to Take for Muscle Cramps



Analgesic balm or a patch, both sold over-the-counter at pharmacies, can provide further relief. OTC pain relief medications that are formulated to treat menstrual cramps, such a Pamprin and Midol, can be an effective treatment for bad leg cramps.


You may also be able to prevent or alleviate muscle cramps in your legs by making simple lifestyle changes. Drinking plenty of water is essential, since cramps are often caused by dehydration. A healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables can also help to decrease the frequency of leg cramps.


Vitamins and Minerals: Potassium and Magnesium for Muscle Cramps



Additionally, certain vitamins and minerals impact muscle function, particularly potassium and magnesium. A significant body of research has found that increasing your magnesium intake can help with the frequency of night time leg cramps, especially for pregnant women. Health experts recommend getting at least 300 milligrams of magnesium each day. A supplement can help you reach your daily allowance, but so can eating foods rich in magnesium, such as nuts, lentils, and quinoa.


Plan ahead for self-care if your leg cramps appear to be the result of strenuous exercise. Drink plenty of fluids and eat a well-balanced meal before heading out for a long run. Many athletes suggest eating a potassium-rich banana once you reach the finish line.


What Causes Leg Cramps and How Can You Stop Them? - Pain Management Center - Everyday Health

 

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What is Diabetes? What causes Diabetes?

What is Diabetes? What causes Diabetes?

Diabetes, often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus, describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both. Patients with high blood sugar will typically experience polyuria (frequent urination), they will become increasingly thirsty (polydipsia) and hungry (polyphagia).
Fast facts on diabetes



Here are some key points about diabetes. More detail and supporting information is in the main article.

• Diabetes is a long-term condition that causes high blood sugar levels.
• In 2013 it was estimated that over 382 million people throughout the world had diabetes (Williams textbook of endocrinology).
• Type 1 Diabetes - the body does not produce insulin. Approximately 10% of all diabetes cases are type 1.
• Type 2 Diabetes - the body does not produce enough insulin for proper function. Approximately 90% of all cases of diabetes worldwide are of this type.
• Gestational Diabetes - this type affects females during pregnancy.
• The most common diabetes symptoms include frequent urination, intense thirst and hunger, weight gain, unusual weight loss, fatigue, cuts and bruises that do not heal, male sexual dysfunction, numbness and tingling in hands and feet.
• If you have Type 1 and follow a healthy eating plan, do adequate exercise, and take insulin, you can lead a normal life.
• Type 2 patients need to eat healthily, be physically active, and test their blood glucose. They may also need to take oral medication, and/or insulin to control blood glucose levels.
• As the risk of cardiovascular disease is much higher for a diabetic, it is crucial that blood pressure and cholesterol levels are monitored regularly.
• As smoking might have a serious effect on cardiovascular health, diabetics should stop smoking.
• Hypoglycemia - low blood glucose - can have a bad effect on the patient. Hyperglycemia - when blood glucose is too high - can also have a bad effect on the patient.

There are three types of diabetes:

1) Type 1 Diabetes

The body does not produce insulin. Some people may refer to this type as insulin-dependent diabetes, juvenile diabetes, or early-onset diabetes. People usually develop type 1 diabetes before their 40th year, often in early adulthood or teenage years.


Type 1 diabetes is nowhere near as common as type 2 diabetes. Approximately 10% of all diabetes cases are type 1.


Patients with type 1 diabetes will need to take insulin injections for the rest of their life. They must also ensure proper blood-glucose levels by carrying out regular blood tests and following a special diet.
Between 2001 and 2009, the prevalence of type 1 diabetes among the under 20s in the USA rose 23%, according to SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth data issued by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

2) Type 2 Diabetes

The body does not produce enough insulin for proper function, or the cells in the body do not react to insulin (insulin resistance).


Approximately 90% of all cases of diabetes worldwide are of this type.

Some people may be able to control their type 2 diabetes symptoms by losing weight, following a healthy diet, doing plenty of exercise, and monitoring their blood glucose levels. However, type 2 diabetes is typically a progressive disease - it gradually gets worse - and the patient will probably end up have to take insulin, usually in tablet form.


Overweight and obese people have a much higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those with a healthy body weight. People with a lot of visceral fat, also known as central obesity, belly fat, or abdominal obesity, are especially at risk. Being overweight/obese causes the body to release chemicals that can destabilize the body's cardiovascular and metabolic systems.


Being overweight, physically inactive and eating the wrong foods all contribute to our risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Drinking just one can of (non-diet) soda per day can raise our risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 22%, researchers from Imperial College London reported in the journal Diabetologia. The scientists believe that the impact of sugary soft drinks on diabetes risk may be a direct one, rather than simply an influence on body weight.


The risk of developing type 2 diabetes is also greater as we get older. Experts are not completely sure why, but say that as we age we tend to put on weight and become less physically active. Those with a close relative who had/had type 2 diabetes, people of Middle Eastern, African, or South Asian descent also have a higher risk of developing the disease.


Men whose testosterone levels are low have been found to have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, say that low testosterone levels are linked to insulin resistance

3) Gestational Diabetes

This type affects females during pregnancy. Some women have very high levels of glucose in their blood, and their bodies are unable to produce enough insulin to transport all of the glucose into their cells, resulting in progressively rising levels of glucose.


Diagnosis of gestational diabetes is made during pregnancy.


The majority of gestational diabetes patients can control their diabetes with exercise and diet. Between 10% to 20% of them will need to take some kind of blood-glucose-controlling medications. Undiagnosed or uncontrolled gestational diabetes can raise the risk of complications during childbirth. The baby may be bigger than he/she should be.


Scientists from the National Institutes of Health and Harvard University found that women whose diets before becoming pregnant were high in animal fat and cholesterol had a higher risk for gestational diabetes, compared to their counterparts whose diets were low in cholesterol and animal fats.

Controlling Diabetes - Treatment Is Effective And Important

All types of diabetes are treatable. Diabetes type 1 lasts a lifetime, there is no known cure. Type 2 usually lasts a lifetime, however, some people have managed to get rid of their symptoms without medication, through a combination of exercise, diet and body weight control.


Researchers from the Mayo Clinic Arizona in Scottsdale showed that gastric bypass surgery can reverse type 2 diabetes in a high proportion of patients. They added that within three to five years the disease recurs in approximately 21% of them. Yessica Ramos, MD., said "The recurrence rate was mainly influenced by a longstanding history of Type 2 diabetes before the surgery. This suggests that early surgical intervention in the obese, diabetic population will improve the durability of remission of Type 2 diabetes."


Patients with type 1 are treated with regular insulin injections, as well as a special diet and exercise.
Patients with Type 2 diabetes are usually treated with tablets, exercise and a special diet, but sometimes insulin injections are also required.


If diabetes is not adequately controlled the patient has a significantly higher risk of developing complications


Please read the full article from here


What is Diabetes? What causes Diabetes?

 

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Eating pistachios can lower blood sugar and insulin levels in people with prediabetes

Eating pistachios can lower blood sugar and insulin levels in people with pre diabetes


By M Tyler, Nov 10, 2014








A new study published in Diabetes Care suggests that eating pistachios can have glucose- and insulin-lowering effects in people with prediabetes.



Pistachios may also help to reverse some other indicators of prediabetes, the study found, which could help promote a healthier metabolic profile overall.


Given that pistachios are also lower in calories than other nuts, said Dr. Arianna Carughi, nutrition consultant to American Pistachio Growers, they may be a good option for people trying to watch their waistlines.
Protein, fat and fiber

The health benefits of pistachios may come from a good combination of fat, protein and fiber - all of which can help lower blood sugar.


The study included 54 adults with prediabetes who were divided into two groups. The first group of participants ate two ounces of pistachios daily for four months, followed by a control diet of olive oil and other fats (instead of pistachios) for four months. The second group began with the control diet and then ate the pistachio diet.


"The researchers confirmed fasting blood sugar levels, insulin and hormonal markers decreased significantly during the pistachio diet compared to the control diet, where these levels and markers actually increased," a press release on the study stated. "Signs of inflammation were also reported to have decreased among the pistachio diet. In addition, neither group experienced weight gain."

Source: Business Wire


Eating pistachios can lower blood sugar and insulin levels in people with prediabetes

 

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Talcum powder and cancer

Talcum powder and cancer

There has been concern that using talcum powder on the genital area could increase the risk of ovarian cancer.

Scientists are trying to see if this is the case, but for now the evidence is still uncertain. However, even if there is a risk it is likely to be fairly small.
[h=2]What does the evidence say?[/h]

Cosmetic body and talcum powders often contain a mineral compound called talc. Several studies have looked at talcum powder use and ovarian cancer. While on the whole studies have seen a modest increase in the risk of ovarian cancer in women who use talc on their genitals, the evidence isn't completely clear. So we can't be sure whether or not talc itself could cause ovarian cancer.
[h=3]Stronger studies don’t find a link[/h] The majority of studies looking at talc and cancer relied on people remembering things they did a long time ago. These are called ‘case-control studies’, and many of them have found a link between talc and ovarian cancer.


But these studies also have important weaknesses. People may not accurately remember how much talc they used in the past, and women with ovarian cancer may be more likely to remember using talc than women who don't have cancer. This might skew the results.


Scientists can avoid these problems with studies that follow healthy women to see if those who use talc go on to develop ovarian cancer in the future. These are called 'cohort studies’ and they are generally thought to be a better way of finding out whether something affects the risk of cancer. So far there has only been one cohort study looking at talc and ovarian cancer - and it didn't find a link with ovarian cancers overall.
[h=3]The risk of ovarian cancer doesn’t increase when women use more talc[/h] If something truly causes cancer, you would expect people who are exposed to more of that thing to have a higher risk. For example, the more you smoke, the higher your risk of lung cancer. But the majority of the studies have not found a similar relationship for talc use and ovarian cancer.
[h=3]Using diaphragms (contraceptive caps) or condoms dusted with talc does not increase the risk of ovarian cancer[/h] Talc from these contraceptives will be placed closer to a woman’s ovaries during sex than it would if simply applied to the genital area. So the ovaries would be exposed to a higher concentration of talc. But studies haven't found an increased risk of ovarian cancer in woman who used talc on diaphragms.
[h=3]Direct application of talcum powder to the lungs does not cause cancer[/h] Talc is used in a medical technique called pleurodesis that can help relieve symptoms of some lung problems. Doctors apply sterile talc directly to the lining of the lungs in this technique. And there is no evidence that this direct application of talc to the body causes cancer.




[h=2]How could talcum powder cause cancer?[/h]

Before the 1970s, talcum powder was often contaminated with asbestos fibres which are known to cause cancer. But since then, all home products containing talcum powder are legally obliged to be asbestos-free.
Some scientists have suggested that talc particles could travel to the ovaries, irritate them and cause inflammation. Low-level, long-term inflammation may increase the risk of some types of cancer. But so far, it doesn’t look like using anti-inflammatory drugs can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. And the evidence around whether talc could travel in this way is weak.




[h=2]Putting any risk into perspective[/h]

The ovarian cancer charity Ovacome have produced an excellent factsheet. They make a really important point that puts any potential risks from talc into perspective:
The evidence for a link is weak, but even if talc does increase the risk of ovarian cancer studies suggest it would be by around a third. This is a modest increase in risk and ovarian cancer is a relatively rare disease. Increasing a small risk by a third still gives a small risk.
[h=3]Ovarian cancer risk is affected by many things[/h] As with most cancers, the risk of ovarian cancer increases with age. And women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer may also be more likely to develop ovarian cancer. If you think you might have a family history of cancer, it's a good idea to talk to your GP.


Things to do with childbearing and hormones are believed to play a role in ovarian cancer. Risk of ovarian cancer is lower the more children a woman has. And taking hormonal medications, such as the contraceptive Pill or Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), can also affect the risk.


Smoking also affects the risk of ovarian cancer and, unlike age or family history, it is something we can control. A Cancer Research UK study has estimated that each year around 200 UK cases of ovarian cancer could be prevented by not smoking. For help in quitting, visit the NHS Smokefree website or speak to your doctor or pharmacist.


Talcum powder and cancer : Cancer Research UK

 

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கொழுப்பை கரைக்கும் வெண்டைகாய்

கொழுப்பை கரைக்கும் வெண்டைகாய்

வெண்டையின் காய், இலை, விதை, வேர் ஆகிய அனைத்துமே மருத்துவக் குணங்கள் நிரம்பியவை. இதில் உள்ள நார்ப்பொருள்களால் கொலாஸ்டிரல் கரைந்து, மலச்சிக்கல் நோய் நீங்கும் இதனால் குடல் சுத்தமாவதோடு வாய்நாற்றம் அகலும். வீட்டில் மலச்சிக்கல், காய்ச்சல் போன்றவற்றால் யாராவது அவதிகப்பட்டால், பிஞ்சு காய்களை மோர்க் குழம்பாகத் தயாரித்து, உணவில் சேர்த்துக் கொள்ளலாம். இளம் வெண்டைப் பிஞ்சுடன், சர்க்கரை சேர்த்து, சாறுபோல் தயாரித்து அருந்தினால் இருமல், நீர்க்கடுப்பு, எரிச்சல் முதலியவை தணியும்.

வெண்டைக்காய் அழகுக்கும், ஆண்மை விருத்திக்கும் ஏற்றது. இது தாம்பத்திய வாழ்க்கையில் ஆர்வத்தைத் தூண்ட உதவுகிறது. இச்செடியின் வேரைக் காயவைத்துப் பொடியாக்கிப் பாலுடன் சேர்த்துச் சாப்பிட்டால் தம்பதியருக்கு தாம்பத்திய உறவில் நாட்டம் ஏற்படும். ஆண்களின் ஆண்மையும் பெருகும். சிறுநீர் நன்கு பிரியவும், உடலுக்குக் குளிர்ச்சியைத் தரவும், தோல் வறட்சியை நீக்கவும் உடம்மைப் பளபளப்பாக மாற்றவும் அரிய மருந் தாகவும் வெண்டைக்காய் திகழ்கிறது.

வெண்டையின் விசேஷ குணமே கொழகொழப்பு தான். இதில் உள்ள ஒருவித அமிலம் கொழகொழப்பை உண்டாக்குகின்றது. நறுக்கும்போது இந்த அமிலங்கள் வெளியே வருகின்றன. சில வகையான வெண்டையில் மெல்லிய ரோமங்கள் போல் காணப்படும். இதை நன்றாக கழுவி பேப்பரால் துடைத்து விட்டு நறுக்க வேண்டும். நறுக்கி நீரில் போட்டு விடக்கூடாது. ஏன் என்றால், அதில் இருக்கும் கொழகொழ திரவம் வெளியேறி சமைக்கும்போது ருசி குறைந்து விடும்.

உடலில் உள்ள கெட்ட கொழுப்பை கரைக்கும் பெக்டின் என்னும் நார்ப்பொருளும் இதில் இருக்கிறது; இதயத்துடிப்பைச் சீராக்கும் மக்னீசியம் என்னும் பொருளும் இருக்கிறது. 100 கிராம் வெண்டைக் காயில் கிடைக்கும் கலோரி 66 ஆகும். இத்தகைய காரணங்களால் வெண்டைக்காய் முக்கியமான காய்கறியாகத் திகழ்கிறது.

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Health benefits of pomegranate

Health benefits of pomegranate




Countless studies have shown the seemingly countless benefits of fruits for a person’s health. The U.S. Government recommends that people get some servings of fruits every day. Of all the fruits ready in the shop today, one fruit is at its height of popularity because of its legendary Greek mythology connection and its exoticism-the pomegranate fruit.


Considered as one of the earliest fruits that have been cultivated along with grapes, figs, olives, and dates somewhere between 4000 B. C. E and 3000 B. C. E., pomegranate prolonged to be an emblem of fertility, rebirth, and health.


Dubbed as a “miracle fruit” by some fans, pomegranate has earned its popularity because it is thought to perhaps help maintain the body’s natural defenses against Alzheimer’s disease, assorted cancers, coronary and heart diseases, arthritis and many ailments an aging man experiences. Because of its so -called anti-aging possibilities, pomegranate has had some food and beverage variations from juices, ice creams, dishes, and even in water that come in bottles.



Why is pomegranate good for you?

• It is a rich source of assorted vitamins. Pomegranate is a good, natural source of vitamins A, C and E as well as folic acid.• The antioxidants are thought to help maintain the immune system.
• It may help maintain healthy blood flow because of its iron properties. Pomegranate supports the blood by supplying it with iron, thus may help prevent anemia symptoms that include exhaustion, dizziness, weakness, and hear loss.
• Aside from having lots of anti-oxidants, pomegranate also might have some anti-viral properties.
• Pomegranate juice and citation is thought by some women to help in overcoming the feeling of normal malaise while menopause.
• It may help sell out the risk of having a heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes
• ‘Viagra effect’ from a daily glass of pomegranate juice as study shows it boosts sexual desire. It is natural & no side effects.

Benefits for Men:


Research has shown that pomegranate juice benefits men by acting as nature’s Viagra. A 2005 study on the long term effects of pomegranate juice intake on erectile dysfunction in animals showed that erectile dysfunction is closely linked to free radicals. Pomegranate juice, being so high in free radical fighting antioxidants, can help fight erectile dysfunction as well.

Not only that, but you might recall that another health benefit of pomegranate juice is it’s ability to help induce cancer cells to self-destruct. Studies have shown that a glass a day of pomegranate juice can slow the growth of prostate cancer.


Benefits for Women



Pomegranate juice can benefit pregnant women. It’s a rich source of many vitamins and minerals including folic acid, which is a vital component of any prenatal diet. The anti-inflammatory benefits of pomegranate juice also help keep a healthy blood flow to the developing baby. The potassium in pomegranate juice can also help with the leg cramps that many pregnant women experience, especially at night.


In the same way that pomegranate juice helps protect against prostate cancer, research has shown pomegranate juice to inhibit the growth of estrogen-responsive breast cancer cells.

Health benefits of pomegranate

 

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Amla Juice Reduces Cholesterol And Cleanses Colon

Amla Juice Reduces Cholesterol And Cleanses Colon

Amla, the fruit of Amalaki plant, improves body metabolism and is a rich source of vitamin C. It is particularly good for bones, liver, teeth, and heart. It increases the red blood cells and promotes tissue growth. Apart from improving eyesight, it relives stomach and colon inflammation, and regulates the blood sugar levels.


Amla also is an excellent diuretic, an aphrodisiac and a good cardiac tonic. Amalaki or Amla, is perhaps the single most often mentioned herb in the Caraka Samhita. Amalaki tincture is used as an aperient, diuretic, laxative, refrigerant, astringent and carminative. It is supportive for proper function of the liver, spleen, pancreas, heart and lungs and has been used for conditions such as anemia, jaundice, hemorrhage disorders, asthma, bronchitis, insomnia. Amalaki extracts have been found to be very effective in the treatment of ulcers and hyperacidity.

Research On Amalaki

A research team has discovered that Amla extract taken regularly as a dietary supplement can counteract the toxic effects of prolonged exposure to environmental heavy metals such as lead, aluminum and nickel. These metals are prevalent in the environment of industrialized countries. In the studies the pro-oxidant or oxygen radical scavenger qualities of Amalaki suggest that is is also may be effective in lowering the risk of cancers.


Other studies have shown that it is more effective than vitamin C alone in reducing chromosome abnormalities. Amla has twenty times more vitamin C than orange juice and the natural tannins help prevent oxidation of the vitamin content. It reduces unwanted fat because it increases total protein levels and this action is due to its ability to create a postive nitrogen balance and significantly reduce the levels of free fatty acids.


Additionally, Amalaki reduces cholesterol and cholesterol induced atherosclerosis (obstruction of the arteries), making it a useful herb for fighting obesity. One study showed that it prevents atheroma, or degeneration of the artery walls due to fat and scar tissue. It reduces or eliminates the risk of environmental pollutants, normalizes cholesterol levels, reduces unwanted fat and cures ulcers.
How To Make Amalakai Juice

Amla juice when taken by adding a few drops of honey, improves appetite, treats liver problems and hence is used in treating viral jaundice. Amalaki Rasayan￾ used as an Ayurvedic tonic is made by stirring dried powdered Amla in fresh amla juice for 3 weeks and used for treating various diseases during their convalescence period. It is also considered to be an effective anti-ageing formula in traditional Ayurveda.


Ingredients:
Fresh Amalaki – 100gm
Sugar Candy – 50gm
Water – Desired quantity


Preparation:
Blend the fleshy portion of the steamed Amalaki after removing the seeds. Add desired amount of water and powdered sugar.
Other Uses For Amla

Amalaki tincture is a potent rejuvenator that nourishes the tissues and gently removes natural toxins. Amalaki’s cooling effect removes excess pitta from the GI tract, which supports a healthy stomach lining and proper function of digestive actions. It is also known to cleanse the colon, eliminating excess toxins and heat while supporting healthy bowel movements.


The powdered form of dried amla is considered an excellent medication for ulcers, hyperacidity and other impurities in blood. It can be taken internally (as decoction) and externally applied as a paste. Due to its haemostatic properties, amla fruit when taken twice a day with giloy satva (an extract of tinosporia cordifolia) helps in treating bleeding piles and epistaxis.


Other Ayurvedic preparations in which Amla is used are Chyawanprash (Where amla is the key ingredient), Triphala, Brahmarasayana, Dhatri Loha etc. The flowers, fruits and bark of Amalaki are also of medicinal value and its twigs are used for dyeing and tanning.


Amla Juice Reduces Cholesterol And Cleanses Colon

 

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The Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

The Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

After buying a pumpkin, most people would clean out the seeds, dispose of them, and keep the flesh, and that’s a terrible waste. Pumpkin seeds are not only edible; they’re incredibly healthy and make for a delicious snack.


Pumpkin seeds are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, many nutrients, proteins, minerals and vitamins. They can help lower your blood pressure, bolster your immune system and help in preventing cancer.


The seeds are also rich in antioxidants, making them a powerful antiaging addition to your diet. The high levels of iron and magnesium are incredible energy-boosters, making perfect for pre or post-workout snacking. They help prevent the formation of kidney stones and are an excellent source for zinc, potassium and phosphorus.


If that’s not enough, pumpkin seeds are useful at destroying tapeworms and roundworms, as well as boosting fertility levels.

Other benefits of pumpkin seeds

• Prevents constipation and promotes a healthy digestive system.
• Prevents premature aging and promotes longevity.
• Prevents kidney stones and osteoporosis.
• Reduces the risk of cancer, prostate, and diabetes.
• Reduces symptoms of asthma, arthritis, anxiety, and depression.
• Reduces bad cholesterol levels and risk of heart disease and stroke.
• Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol level.
• Improves your brain function and memory.
• Boosts immune system and bone density.
• Boosts your energy and mood.

Preparing pumpkin seeds:

1. Clean the seeds - You have to clean the seeds meticulously until there are no signs of pumpkin guts. The best way to do this is to put the seeds & guts into a big bowl of water and break it apart with your hands. The seeds will float to the top.
2. Let it simmer for 10 minutes in salt water – Put the clean seeds in boiled water with 1tsp of salt and let it simmer for 10 minutes. This makes the seeds easier to digest.
3. Drain the seeds and dry them out – they don’t have to be completely dry, but it’s recommended.
4. Spread seeds on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil – Make sure they’re finely coated in oil and add a light sprinkle of salt. Then spread them and try avoiding the seeds from overlapping each other.
5. Roast seeds at 325F for 10 minutes - Remove from oven and stir. Roast for another 8-10 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of roasting, open a few seeds to make sure that they’re not burning. Make sure they don’t brown.

Tips to remember:

• When preparing a pumpkin, save the seeds.
• Add chopped pumpkin seeds to cereal.
• Make sure the seeds are dry when roasting them.
• Add pumpkin seeds to smoothies.
• Refrigerate in an air tight container when not consumed.

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அனைத்து நோய்களையும் தீர்க்கும் சோற்றுக&#

அனைத்து நோய்களையும் தீர்க்கும் சோற்றுக்கற்றாழை!

இந்த ஆண்டு என்னுடைய பிறந்த நாள் பரிசாக ஆயிரம் சோற்றுக்கற்றாழைகளை இலவசமாக கொடுக்க போகிறேன்' என்று அறிவித்துள்ளார் 'ட்ரி பேங்க்' என்ற அமைப்பின் நிறுவனர் முல்லைவனம். பிறந்த நாளுக்கு அன்னதானம், நலத்திட்ட உதவிகள் வழங்குவது வாடிக்கை. எதற்காக சோற்றுக்கற்றாழை வழங்குகிறீர்கள் என்று முல்லைவனத்திடம் கேட்ட போது, அவர் சொன்ன தகவல் கொஞ்சம் விசித்திரமானது.

வாழ வேண்டும் என்ற ஆசை ஒவ்வொருவருக்கும் இருக்கும். இன்று உணவே விஷமாகி விட்டதால் மனிதனின் ஆயுள் காலம் வெகுவாக குறைந்து விட்டது. நம்முன்னோர்கள் விட்டுச்சென்ற மருத்துவ முறையை இன்றைய தலைமுறையினர் மறந்து விட்டனர். இந்த இயற்கை மருத்துவத்துக்கு நிகர் வேறு எதுவும் இல்லை. அனைத்து வகை நோய்களையும் தீர்க்கும் அருமருந்தாக சோற்று கற்றாழை இருக்கிறது என்றால் அது மிகையாகாது.

ஆப்பிரிக்காவை தாயகமாக கொண்ட கற்றாழை இந்தியாவிலும் வளர்க்கப்படுகிறது. குறிப்பாக, தமிழகத்தில் சேலம், தூத்துக்குடியில் சாகுபடி செய்யப்படுகிறது. இதை கற்றாழை, கத்தாளை, குமரி, கன்னி என்று அழைக்கின்றனர். கற்றாழையை தினமும் வெறும் வயிற்றில் சாப்பிட்டால் உங்களின் இளைமை என்றும் ஊஞ்சலாடும். சருமம் வறண்டுப்போகாது. கற்றாழை ஜெல்லை மோரில் கலந்து குடித்தால் உடலில் உள்ள சூடு குறையும். அலர்ஜி, கருந்திட்டுக்கள் மறைந்து போகும். கற்றாழை ஜெல்லினால் முகத்தை கழுவினால் 'பளீச்' என்று காணப்படுவீர்கள். கற்றாழையின் மடலில் உள்ள சாறை எடுத்து தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் கலந்து 40 நாட்கள் தலை முடியில் தேய்த்தால் நீளமான கூந்தலை பெறலாம். காலையில் வெறும் வயிற்றில் சிறு துண்டுகளாக கற்றாழை தினமும் சாப்பிட்டால் தேவையான சத்து கிடைக்கும். உடல் எடை கூடாமல் பலகீனம் மறையும்.

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சோற்றுக்கற்றாழையுடன் வெள்ளைப் பூண்டு, பனங்கற்கண்டு, எள் எண்ணெய் ஆகியவற்றை கலந்து காய்ச்சி வடித்து பருகினால் வயிறு தொடர்பான அனைத்து நோய்களுக்கும் குட்பை. மாதவிடாய் கோளாறுகள், நீர் கடுப்பு உள்ளிட்ட பிரச்னைகளுக்கு கற்றாழையில் உள்ள நுங்கு (சோறு) போன்ற சதையை எடுத்து சுத்தமான தண்ணீரில் அலசி சமமான அளவில் பனங்கற்கண்டினை சேர்த்து காலை, மாலை இருவேளைகளில் சாப்பிட்டால் அந்த பிரச்னைகள் பறந்துப் போகும். செரிமான சக்தியை அதிகரித்து பசியை தூண்டும். மலச்சிக்கலை போக்கும்.

தீக்காயங்களுக்கு உடனடி டாக்டராக சோற்றுக்கற்றாழை செயல்படும். அரிப்புகளுக்கு அருமருந்தாக உள்ளது என்று சோற்றுக்கற்றாழையின் மருத்துவ குணங்களை சொல்லிக் கொண்டே போகலாம். இதை பயன்படுத்தும் போது 7 முறை தண்ணீரில் கழுவ வேண்டும். ஏனெனில் அலோனின் என்ற வேதிப்பொருள் இருப்பதால் கழுவாமல் சாப்பிடும் போது நிச்சயம் வயிற்றுப் போக்கு ஏற்படும்.

தாம்பத்திய உறவு மேம்பட சோற்றுக்கற்றாழை பெரிதும் உதவுகிறது. அதன் வேர்களை சிறிய துண்டுகளாக வெட்டி சுத்தம் செய்ய வேண்டும். பிறகு இட்லி குக்கரில் (பானையில்) பால் விட்டு அதன் ஆவியில் வேர்களை வேக வைத்து நன்றாக காய வைக்க வேண்டும். பிறகு அதை பொடி செய்து தினமும் ஒரு தேக்கரண்டி பாலில் கலந்து சாப்பிட்டு பாருங்கள்.



தாம்பத்திய உறவுக்கு நிகரற்ற மருந்து சோற்றுக்கற்றாழை என்று சொல்வீர்கள். இதை இறைவன் அருளிய இயற்கை வயகாரா என்று சொல்லாம். சோற்றுக்கற்றாழையில் கருங்கற்றாழை, செங்கற்றாழை, பெருங்கற்றாழை, சிறுகற்றாழை என பலவகைகள் உள்ளன'' என்று கற்றாழையின் புராணத்தை கூறினார்.

எஸ்.மகேஷ்


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[P.J.]

What Will Happen If We Eat Garlic On An Empty Stomach? - See more at: http://www.time

What Will Happen If We Eat Garlic On An Empty Stomach? -

Health experts often recommend garlic for increasing the immune system’s work as well as for the numerous health benefits we can gain from this amazing vegetable. But what happens if we eat garlic on an empty stomach?

Scientists found that eating garlic on an empty stomach increases the vegetable’s efficiency as a natural antibiotic. This is due to the fact that bacteria are unprotected in any way and are unable to fight against garlic’s powers.

Garlic contains around 400 active substances, numerous vitamins and minerals, amino acids, fiber, iodine, iron, adenosine, calcium, potassium, essential oils, selenium, phosphorus, sulfur, vitamins А, B1,B2, C, allicin etc. It also has antibacterial, fungicide and disinfecting properties on the same level as the best drug-store bought antibiotics. The most important garlic ingredient is ахоин, which has more powerful properties than aspirin.

By regularly consuming garlic you will be able to gain its antioxidant properties, stimulate circulation and soothe blood flow, decrease increased blood pressure, regulate blood’s fats and protect yourself from heart diseases.


What Will Happen If We Eat Garlic On An Empty Stomach? | Time For Natural Health Care

 

[P.J.]

How to Make Blood Sugar Testing Less Painful

How to Make Blood Sugar Testing Less Painful

All the pricking and poking that comes along with blood sugar testing can make it a painful habit.

While it's somewhat of a necessary evil when it comes to managing diabetes, there are ways to reduce the discomfort.

Use your Thumb

Many people report that pricking the thumb causes the least amount of pain, possibly because it tends to have thicker skin than the other fingers.

Prick the Side of your Finger

Pricking the side of the finger near the nail bed is often less painful than doing so on the pads of your fingers - that's because your finger pads have more nerve endings.

Apply Pressure

Lightly pinching or squeezing the area to be pricked can help minimize pain.

Switch Fingers

Experiment to find which fingers are least sensitive when pricking. Then, vary these in a rotation each time you test your blood sugar.

Check your Equipment

Many advancements are continuously being made when it comes to blood sugar monitoring devices. If you have a very old model or one that requires a lot of blood to be drawn, you may want to experiment with a different device.

Warm your Hand

It may seem logical that ice would numb pain, but cold can actually worsen pain when it comes to finger pricking. Instead, try warming your hand before you prick it to stimulate blood flow and minimize discomfort.


Source: Health.com

How to Make Blood Sugar Testing Less Painful

 

[P.J.]

What is diabetes, and how do I prevent it?

What is diabetes, and how do I prevent it?

Diabetes is a condition in which the blood sugar or glucose present in the blood rises abnormally. This disease is caused when the pancreas do not produce enough insulin or the body stops responding to insulin. Insulin is a hormone which is required for the absorption of glucose by the cells in the blood. It is best to observe some simple precautions to effectively curb this disease:


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1. Get Some Exercise


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A good physical workout can help you prevent diabetes in many ways. Regular exercise helps you maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI) and also lowers your blood sugar. Exercise can also increase the sensitivity towards insulin. Aerobics and resistance training are some of the exercises especially helpful in preventing diabetes.


2. Increase Your Fibre Intake


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Foods with high fibre content like apples, bananas, nuts, seeds and beans can significantly cut down the risk of diabetes. Fibre rich foods can also help lose weight by giving you a feeling of fullness.


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3. Cut Down on Sugar

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Intake of junk food which is high on processed sugars, salt and fat should be kept to the minimum. Home-cooked meals rich in vegetables and whole grains can help you lead a healthy life.


Natural Remedies for Diabetes
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Diabetes is among the most debilitating of lifestyle diseases, often the precursor to many other types of health disorders such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases and chronic illnesses of the eye.
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4. Quit Smoking

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The risk of developing diabetes is double in smokers than non-smokers. Quitting smoking will not only decrease your risk of diabetes, but of many other diseases as well.

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5. Stop Alcohol

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Binging on alcohol can lead to increase in body weight as well as blood pressure and triglyceride levels.


6. Balanced Diet


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You can easily curb the risk of diabetes if you provide optimum nutrition to your body. A balanced diet is one of the classic and best ways to control your blood sugar and also your risk of diabetes.


7. Choose Good Fats


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Polyunsaturated fats are regarded as good fats as they can help in lowering the risk of diabetes. These types of fats can be found in vegetable oils and oil from nuts and seeds.


8. Get Frequent Check-ups


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Early detection of diabetes is one of the best ways to effectively prevent it from getting worse. Get your blood sugar levels tested every three months so that you can take extra precautions if chances of diabetes surface.​

Type 2 diabetes is a result of sedentary lifestyle and a bad diet. If you follow a simplistic lifestyle which incorporates exercise and a balanced diet, then you can easily stay away from this disease.


Health: The 8 essential steps to preventing diabetes | Improve Yourself Daily
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[P.J.]

Coconut Oil Kills >93% of Colon Cancer Cells In Vivo

Coconut Oil Kills >93% of Colon Cancer Cells In Vivo

In this newly published lab study, lauric acid (coconut oil is about 50% lauric acid) killed over 93% of human colon cancer cells (Caco-2) after 48 hours of treatment. Intriguingly, the lauric acid poisoned the cancer cells by simultaneously unleashing profound oxidative stress while strongly reducing their levels of glutathione (which is exactly what the cancer cells needed to protect themselves from the increased oxidative stress).

While we are just now discovering coconut oil’s full anti-cancer potential, its many health benefits have already been well established through medical research. It naturally kills multiple viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. It aids digestion and liver metabolism, reduces inflammation, and promotes healthier skin and faster wound healing when applied topically. It may also be an effective aid for diabetes , as it has been shown to raise levels of the beneficial cholesterol HDL in women, improve their LDL:HDL ratio, and resulted in superior weight loss and abdominal fat lass compared to soybean oil.

Coconut oil is now being used in clinical trials for improving cholesterol in patients with chronic heart disease, in fighting Alzheimre’s, and for improving blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Coconut oil is unique in that it is about 50% lauric acid, a medium chained triglyceride that is otherwise very hard to find in our diets (palm kernel oil is also about 50% lauric acid). Interestingly, lauric acid makes up about 2% of the fat in cow’s milk but 6% of the fat in human milk, implying that humans may have a naturally higher need for this fatty acid.

These studies don’t necessarily mean coconut is the panacea of cancer what it means is that nature has provided many natural ways to combat disease and the more research we can do and the more information we can share with others gives us opportunities to possibly find cures and preventive measures using Mother Nature instead of simply putting our faith in the medical communities singular approach to disease.


Coconut Oil Kills >93% of Colon Cancer Cells In Vivo - Complete Health and Happiness