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Banana Ginger Kale Delight Smoothie

Banana Ginger Kale Delight Smoothie


Soothe digestion, heartburn, nausea, and other stomach trouble with the fresh ginger in this natural remedy smoothie. It is very refreshing and will give you ample energy. The alkaline properties will also maximize full spectrum absorption of all nutrients.

SERVINGS: 2
1 banana
3 kale Leaves
2 inch piece fresh ginger
1 tsp chia seeds
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup ice

COMBINE all ingredients. Blend until smooth.

This recipe does not need a sweetener but if one is desired 1 tbsp of honey or maple syrup are the best options.
Karen Foster is a holistic nutritionist, avid blogger, with five kids and an active lifestyle that keeps her in pursuit of the healthiest path towards a life of balance.












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10 Foods You Should Never Keep In The Fridge

10 Foods You Should Never Keep In The Fridge



Tomatoes

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Tomatoes will lose all their flavor in the fridge. What's a bigger crime than that? The cold air in the fridge stops the ripening process, and ripening is what gives tomatoes more flavor. The fridge will also alter the texture of the tomato. According to Harold McGee's 'On Food and Cooking,' the cold temperature breaks down the membranes inside the fruit walls, turning it mealy. Keep tomatoes out in a bowl or basket on the counter.

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Basil

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Basil will wilt faster if left in the fridge, and it will also absorb all the smells of the food around it. It's better to keep it out, sitting in a cup of fresh water, like cut flowers. If you want to store basil for a long time, Martha Stewart recommends blanching it and then freezing it.

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Potatoes

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Keeping a potato in the cold temperature of your refrigerator will turn its starch into sugar more quickly, so that you'll be left with a sweet, gritty potato. Instead of putting potatoes in the fridge, store them in a paper bag in a cool -- not cold -- place. Assuming you don't have a root cellar -- the ideal place for potatoes -- store them in a dark place, like inside your pantry. Paper bags work better than plastic because they're more breathable and the potato won't rot as fast. Martha Stewart suggests you store potatoes at a temperature as close to 45 degrees as possible. All this goes for sweet potatoes too!

4 Onions

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If you put onions in the fridge, the moisture will eventually turn them soft and moldy. Keep them in a cool, dry place. (You can store scallions and chives in the refrigerator, however, because of their higher water content.) Just keep your onions separate from your potatoes; when stored together, both deteriorate faster.

5 Avocados

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If you want avocados to ripen, definitely don't put them in the refrigerator. However, if you've bought an already-ripe avocado that you don't want to use right away, that can go in the fridge.

6 Garlic

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Eventually, garlic will start to sprout in the fridge, and it may also get rubbery and moldy. You should instead keep garlic in a cool, dry place.

7 Bread

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You refrigerator will dry out your bread quickly. Unless it's sliced sandwich bread that you intend to use within a few days, keep bread out on the counter or in the freezer. You should keep bread that you will eat within four days out, to be sliced when you're ready to eat it, and you should freeze the rest to thaw and eat later. Bread in the freezer should be wrapped so it retains its moisture, and when you remove it from the freezer, you should let it thaw slowly and completely before eating or toasting.

8 Olive Oil

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You should store olive oil in a cool, dark place, but not in the fridge, where it will condense and turn to a harder, almost butter-like consistency.

9 Coffee

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If you leave coffee in the refrigerator, it will lose its flavor and actually take on some of the odors in the fridge. You should store coffee in a cool, dark place, where it will retain its flavor and freshness. You can store larger quantities of coffee in the freezer, however.

10 Honey

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There's no need to store honey in the fridge -- it will stay good basically forever if you simply keep it tightly sealed. Keeping honey in the refrigerator can cause it to crystalize.


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10 Health Benefits of Eggs

10 Health Benefits of Eggs

1. Eggs are great for the eyes. According to one study, an egg a day may prevent macular degeneraton due to the carotenoid content, specifically lutein and zeaxanthin. Both nutrients are more readily available to our bodies from eggs than from other sources.


2. In another study, researchers found that people who eat eggs every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.

3. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids.



4. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks.
5. They are a good source of choline. One egg yolk has about 300 micrograms of choline. Choline is an important nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system.

6. They contain the right kind of fat. One egg contains just 5 grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat.


7. New research shows that, contrary to previous belief, moderate consumption of eggs does not have a negative impact on cholesterol. In fact, recent studies have shown that regular consumption of two eggs per day does not affect a person's lipid profile and may, in fact, improve it. Research suggests that it is saturated fat that raises cholesterol rather than dietary cholesterol.


8. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D.


9. Eggs may prevent breast cancer. In one study, women who consumed at least 6 eggs per week lowered their risk of breast cancer by 44%.


10. Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals. Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in foods containing sulphur or B12.


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வெந்தயத்தின் எண்ணற்ற மருத்துவ குணங்கள்

வெந்தயத்தின் எண்ணற்ற மருத்துவ குணங்கள்

வயிற்றுக் கோளாறுகளை நீக்கும் வெந்தயம் நாம் சமையலுக்கு உபயோகப்படுத்தும் வெந்தயத்தில் அதிக மருத்துவ குணங்கள் இருக்கின்றன.

அவைகள் எவையென நாம் பார்ப்போம்.

இரவில் தூங்குவதற்கு முன் ஒரு சிட்டிகை அளவு சுத்தமான வெந்தயத்தை எடுத்து, 200 மி.லி. அளவு தண்ணீரில் போட்டு மூடி வைத்து விடவும். காலையில் எழுந்ததும் வாய் கொப்பளித்த பின் தண்ணீரில் ஊறிய வெந்தயத்தை சாப்பிடுங்கள்.


பின்பு வெந்தயத் தண்ணீரை குடியுங்கள். தேவைப்பட்டால் கூடுதலாக குளிர்ந்த நீரினையும் குடிக்கலாம். வாரம் ஒருமுறை இதுபோன்ற வெந்தயத் தண்ணீர் குடித்து வர, உடல் சூடு, மலச்சிக்கல் என எந்த நோயும் உங்களை அண்டவே அண்டாது.



இது தவிர, உடலை வனப்புடன் வைப்பதில் வெந்தயத்தின் பங்கு அலாதியானது. ஒரு தேக்கரண்டியளவு வெந்தயத்தை எடுத்து வாணலியில் போட்டு வறுத்து ஆற வைத்த பின்பு மிக்ஸியில் போட்டு பொடி செய்து கொள்ளுங்கள். வெந்தயப் பொடியை ஆறிய பின் பாட்டிலில் போட்டு தேவைப்படும் போது தண்ணீரிலோ அல்லது மோரிலோ கலந்து பயன்படுத்தலாம்.


வெந்தயத்துடன், சிறிதளவு பெருங்காயத்தையும் போட்டு வறுத்து பொடி செய்த பின் ஒரு டம்ளர் வெந்நீரிலோ அல்லது மோரிலோ போட்டு பருகி வர வயிற்றுக் கோளாறுகள், அஜீரணம் போன்றவை ஏற்படாது. மேலும் சர்க்கரை நோய் உள்ளவர்கள் தினமும் இந்தபொடியை தண்ணீர் அல்லது மோரில் கலந்து குடித்தால் சர்க்கரை நோய் கட்டுபாட்டில் இருக்கும்.


வெறும் வயிற்றில் இதனைக் குடிக்க வேண்டும். வெந்தயத்தை நன்றாக வறுத்து பொடிசெய்து காபிபொடியுடன் கலந்து காபி போட்டு குடித்தால், சர்க்கரை நோயாளிகளுக்கு சர்க்கரையின் அளவு கட்டுக்குள் இருக்கும்.


உடல் குளிர்ச்சிக்கு


நாம் அன்றாட உணவில் பயன்படுத்தும் பொருட்களில் வெந்தயம் முக்கிய பங்கு வகுக்கிறது. இது உடலில் உள்ள ரத்த ஓட்டத்தை சிராக வைத்துக்கொள்ள உதவுகின்றது.


நம் உடலுக்கு தேவையான அனைத்து விதமான பயன்களும் வெந்தயத்தில் உள்ளது. வெந்தய விதைகளில் புரதம், சர்க்கரை, வைட்டமின், உலோகச்சத்து, அமினோ அமிலங்கள் ஆகியவை அடங்கியிருக்கின்றன. வெந்தய இலைகளிலும், தண்டுகளிலும் கால்சியம், இரும்புச்சத்து நிறைந்துள்ளது.


உடலுக்கு குளிர்ச்சி அளிப்பதுடன் உடலை சமநிலையில் வைக்கவும் வெந்தயம் பயன்படுகிறது.

இரவில் வெந்தயத்தை ஊற வைத்து காலையில் எழுந்து அந்த தண்ணீரை பருகி வந்தால் உடல் குளிர்ச்சியாகவும், மலக்சிக்கலை போக்கவும் நல்ல மருந்தாகவும் பயன்படுகிறது.

கோடைக்காலத்தில் மோரில் வெந்தயத்தை ஊற வைத்து குடித்து வர நீரிழிவு, வயிற்றுப்புண், வாய் துர்நாற்றம் உட்பட பல நோய்கள் குணமாகும்.


வெந்தியத்தை அரைத்துத் தீப்பட்ட இடங்களில் தடவ எரிச்சல் குறைவதோடு சீக்கிரம் ஆறும் தன்மைக் கொண்டது. வயிற்றுப்போக்கை குணமடைய செய்வதோடு, தாய்பால் பெருக்கும் தன்மையும் இதற்கு உண்டு. சர்க்கரை வியாதி குறைக்கும் மருத்துவ குணமும் இதில் உள்ளது.


வெந்தய கீரையை பகலில் சமைத்து சாப்பிட்டு வர வாய்வு தொல்லையிலிருந்து விடுபடலாம்.

வயிற்று உப்பிசம் இருந்தாலும் குறையும். வெந்தயக்கீரையைக் கூட்டு வைத்துப் பகலில் சாப்பிட்டால் வாய்வு கலைந்து விடும்.

மூன்றே நாட்களில் வாயு முழுவதையும் கலைத்து விடும்.

வயிற்று உப்பிசம் இருந்தாலும் தணிந்து விடும். வெந்தயக் கீரையைப் பொடியாக நறுக்கி வதக்கி, இரண்டு டம்ளர் தண்ணீர் விட்டு, சுண்டக்காய்ச்சி, இருவேளையும் அரை டம்ளர் வீதம் குடித்து வந்தால் நெஞ்சுவலி பூரணமாகக் குணமாகும்.



பெண்களுக்கு முடி கொட்டும் பிரச்சனையில் இருந்து விடுபட வெந்தயம் உதவுகிறது. இரவு உறங்க செல்லும் முன் வெந்தயத்தை ஊற வைத்துவிட்டு காலையில் அதை விழுதாக அரைத்து அரை மணி நேரம் தலையில் தடவி குளித்து பாருங்களேன், முடி உதிர்வது குறைவதோடு, அடர்த்தியாக வளரவும் செய்கிறது. பொடுகு பிரச்சனை, அரிப்பு, குறைவதோடு முடி பளபளப்பாகவும் வைக்கிறது. வெந்தய விழுதை பருக்கள் மீது தடவ பருக்கள் மறையும்.


வெந்தயத்தை பயன்படுத்தி தான் பாருங்களேன் அதன் பயன்களும், மருத்துவ குணங்களும் என்னவென்று உங்களுக்கே தெரியும்.


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Classification of food

CLASSIFICATION OF FOOD

1. Carbohydrates: Sugar, honey, starch, potatoes, rice, wheat, etc., are carbohydrates. They are compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, sugar, starch, etc. They provide about half of the required energy and thus maintain the temperature of the body. Energy is produced by the burning of sugar

.2. Proteins: Eggs, beans, pulses, fish, etc., are proteins. These are compounds having an excess of nitrogen with carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and sometimes sulphur and phosphorus. They are mainly responsible for growth. Eggs, meat, pulses, etc., are the richest source of proteins. Their absence causes •extreme weakness.

3. Fats and Oils: Oils, nuts, ghee, butter, etc. They contain same components as carbohydrates and are better sources of energy which is again produced by burning. Their deficiency in the body causes several diseases while excess is stored beneath the skin.

4. Vitamins: Every food almost contains some vitamins. They are organic substances which are essential for the growth of the body and are required in small amounts. Their deficiency causes sickness and stunted growth.

Each of them performs definite functions as follows :

(a) Vitamin A is present in cod, halibut, shark liver oils, eggs, green vegetables, etc. It is essential for growth of the body and protects skin and other delicate parts of the body. It prevents infection and keeps the eyes healthy. Its deficiency causes night blindness and stunted growth of the body.

(b) Vitamin Bt complex is found in yeast, green vegetables, cereals, etc. Its deficiency leads to beriberi and anaemia.

(c) Vitamin B2 complex is the mixture of about twelve components. It is present in milk, butter, cereals, vegetables, etc. This is very important for growth and blood. The deficiency of this complex leads to subnormal growth, pellagra, etc.

(d) Vitamin C is present in large quantities in vegetables, fresh fruits, orange, etc. Human milk is also a good source of vitamin C. Its deficiency causes scurvy, anaemia, impaired growth, haemorrhage and susceptibility to infection.

(e) Vitamin D is present in cod, shark liver oil, milk, butter, etc. Its deficiency causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adult females.

(f) Vitamin E is found in cereals, green vegetables, eggs, etc. Deficiency of this vitamin causes sterility.

(g) Vitamin K is mainly confined to green vegetables. This vitamin maintains normal clotting of blood

(h) Vitamin P is present in association with vitamin C and its functions are closely associated with the same vitamin. It helps the action of vitamin C and keeps the blood capillary healthy.

5. Inorganic Salts: Vegetables, fruits, etc. Salts of calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, sulphur, iodine, etc., are essential for the health of the body

6. Water: Most of the food contains water. Water constitutes 75 per cent of our body. It helps the digestion and absorption of food. It also maintains the temperature of body and removes waste products.


Source; Ananthanarayanan Ramaswamy
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[h=3]அல்சரை தவிர்க்க...[/h]


அல்சரை தவிர்க்க...


ஒரு கப் தயிரை தவறாமல் சாப்பிட்டு வந்தால் அல்சர் வரவே வராது.


தினமும் ஒரு ஏலக்காயை தேனோடு உண்பது கண் பார்வைக்கும், நரம்பு மண்டலத்திற்கும் மிகவும் நல்லது.


தினமும் இரண்டு அல்லது மூன்று ஓமம் சாப்பிட்டால் ஒரு மனிதனுக்கு தேவையான இரும்புச் சத்தில் பத்து சதவீதம் கிடைக்கிறது.


குழந்தைகளுக்கு முகத்தில் பாலுண்ணி தோன்றியதும், வெங்காயத்தை வெட்டி அதன் மேல் தேய்த்துவிட்டால் இரண்டு மூன்று தினங்களில் உதிர்ந்து விடும்.


மஞ்சள், பூண்டு இவை இரண்டையும் பால் விட்டு அரைத்து தலைக்கு பற்றுப் போட்டால், தலைவலி நீங்கும்.

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Say no to water between meals

Say no to water between meals

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Glugging water during meals severely hampers your stomach's digestive powers and causes insulin levels to fluctuate significantly, warns Microboitic counsellor Shonali Sabherwal



To know if you're drinking enough water, it is often said, just check if you are feeling thirsty. If you aren't, your fluid intake is likely to be just about right. But downing glasses of water along with your meals may not be the best time to quench your thirst.
Macrobiotic counsellor Shonali Sabherwal explains why you should not drink water during your meal. "Most Indians have water along with their meals. The usual theory is washing down the food while eating. People have no idea how wrong this practice is and how difficult this can be for their digestion. For those suffering with digestion problems, the ramifications are manifold. Our stomachs have a knack of knowing when you will eat and starts releasing digestive juices immediately. If you start drinking water at the same time, what you are actually doing is diluting the digestive juices being released to digest your food, thereby hindering them from breaking down food."


Research shows that sipping a little water during meals isn't a cause for concern but drinking a glass or two may interfere with digestion. It is best to drink fluids before and two hours after meals as this helps in absorption of nutrients, researchers have found.


Elaborating on what exactly happens inside you when you glug water during meals, Sabherwal says that it gets absorbed by the intestinal walls of the stomach. "This absorption continues till it becomes concentrated enough for the digestive juices to begin digesting your food. However, due to it getting mixed with water, this concentrated substance is now thicker than the food contents present in your stomach. So less gastric juice will be secreted to digest your food. The result is, undigested food leaks into your system as it gets absorbed through the stomach walls. This will also lead to acid reflux and heart burn." Drinking water with meals can also cause a surge in your insulin levels, almost like the way high glycemic food would affect you, Sabherwal cautions. "The more insulin is released in to your blood stream, the higher the chances of you storing fat in your body."


To avoid watering down your meals, Sabherwal suggests a few don'ts. "Make sure your food is not too salty as that would aggravate your thirst and trigger your need to down more water. Besides, eating in a hurry will cause you to gulp your food down. Most likely, you would feel the need to wash it down with water while you are at it. Instead, chew, chew and then chew some more. We secrete a lot of digestive juices (enzymes) while chewing, which makes our stomach's job easier."



Say no to water between meals - The Times of India

 

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Dangers of Pesticides


Dangers of Pesticides


Study Shows One Week of Consuming An Organic Diet Results In Almost 90 Percent Reduction In Pesticide Levels

The average person is exposed to 10 to 13 pesticide residues each day from food, beverages and drinking water. About 80 percent of organically grown fruits and vegetables are pesticide free, and a recent study showed that consumption of an organic diet for one week significantly reduced pesticide exposure levels in adults.

Dangers of Pesticides

Conventional food production commonly uses organophosphate (OP) pesticides. OP pesticide exposure occurs through inhalation, ingestion and dermal contact. Because some OP pesticides have been considered to disintegrate quickly in air and light, regulatory agencies have dismissed their dangers and have repeatedly given them the green light being relatively safe to consumers. Critics and health experts claim the residues do not disintegrate to any appreciable degree.

Certain reproductive effects in fertility, growth, and development for males and females have been linked specifically to OP pesticide exposure.

Males exposed to OP pesticides can show poor semen and sperm quality have been seen, including reduced seminal volume and percentage motility, as well as a decrease in sperm count per ejacuate. In females, once age of menstruation is reached, cycle disturbances may occur, longer pregnancies, spontaneous abortions, stillbirths, and some developmental effects in offspring have been linked to OP pesticide exposure.

Neurotoxic effects have also been linked to poisoning with OP pesticides causing four neurotoxic effects in humans: cholinergic syndrome, intermediate syndrome, organophosphate-induced delayed polyneuropathy (OPIDP), and chronic organophosphate-induced neuropsychiatric disorder (COPIND). These syndromes result after acute and chronic exposure to OP pesticides which can after onsite of harvest or even down the distribution chain at grocery retailers.

A team of scientists from the University of Montreal and Harvard University has discovered that exposure to organophosphate pesticides may be associated with increased risk of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children.

OPs are considered one of the top ten chemicals causing autism and neurotoxicty.

Almost 90% Reducion With An Organic Diet

Organic food is deemed healthier because it is produced without these pesticides. Studies suggest that organic food consumption may significantly reduce OP pesticide exposure in children who have relatively higher pesticide exposure than adults due to their different diets, body weight, behaviour and less efficient metabolism.

The study, led by Dr Liza Oates found particpants' urinary dialkylphosphates (DAPs) measurements (which are biomarkers of OPs) were 89% lower when they ate an organic diet for seven days compared to a conventional diet for the same amount of time. DAPs make up to 80% of organophosphate pesticides.

Thirteen participants were randomly allocated to consume a diet of at least 80% organic or conventional food for 7 days and then crossed over to the alternate diet.

The consumption of an organic diet for one week significantly reduced OP pesticide exposure in adults. Larger scale studies in different populations will be required to confirm these findings and investigate their clinical relevance.

Dr Oates said having the same people experience a large drop in organophosphate pesticide levels when consuming organic foods as opposed to conventional foods suggested most of these pesticides come from food consumption. However, she recognised it could come from other sources.


"The people in the organic phase (of the study) still did have some exposure, so there are obviously some alternate routes of exposure," she said.
This idea was supported by University of Adelaide toxicologist Dr Ian Musgrave.
"We're exposed to pesticide residues in a number of ways," he said.


"The study is quite good in the way they exposed food exposure, but the possibility is there are other explanations for why they're seeing this."
Dr Musgrave said people who lived outside of urban areas often had higher exposures to pesticide, despite the fact that they were less likely to be consuming vast quantities of pesticide-contaminated food.


Dr Oates said people can be exposed to pesticides through inhalation and skin absorption.


"There is some emerging research suggesting some links between chronic low-dose exposure to OPs and some issues with the nervous system and that's not surprising because the activities of these agents is they are toxic to the nervous system to humans," she said.
"A lot of these agents were initially developed as nerve gases for chemical warfare, so we do know they have toxic effects on the nervous system at high doses.
"What's less clear is at what dose they're considered to be completely safe and that's probably very different for different individuals depending on other factors like their ability to eliminate and detoxify these chemicals."

Is All Organic Produce Safe From Pesticides?

The US Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Data Program (PDP) tests 12,000-15,000 samples each year of the fruits, vegetables and other foods that make up a signifi cant portion of infants' and children's diets.

PDP data over the last fourteen years provides a solid basis to compare pesticide risks in conventional and organic foods. It also reveals distinct seasonal spikes in pesticide residue levels in imported produce. Based on the PDP and data on the toxicity of pesticides from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Organic Center created a Dietary Risk Index (DRI) and calculated a DRI score for all foods tested by the PDP. These DRI scores are measures of relative risk from individual servings of food and are the basis of the ranking of foods by pesticide risk in the Center's pocket guide "Organic Essentials."

About 80% of organically grown fruits and vegetables are pesticide free, while some twenty percent still contain some residues. Why? The National Organic Program (NOP) approves approximately 315 pesticide products containing natural ingredients for use in organic agriculture under specific restrictions imposed by organic certifiers.

Synthetic pesticides not approved for use on organic farms do
sometimes fi nd their way onto organic food as a result of drift,
carryover in the soil, or movement in the air.

So although conventionally grown fruits and veggies are about eight
times more likely than fresh organic products to carry multiple residues, they are not exempt from contamination. Yes, you can still purchase organic produce with pesticides and there is no way to prevent this from occurring 100% of the time.

The goal of the USDA organic label has always been to increase agricultural sales, not promote organic farming. Under the federal organic law, there is a limited controlled process for allowing the use of substances not normally permitted in organic production. Under new policies, exempt material can now be permitted indefinitely into organic produce, meaning there is no guarantee that the organic label will be free of synthetic chemicals, irradiation, pasteurization or sterlization or even genetic modification.

How to Reduce Your Risk

There are several ways to reduce your risk of pesticide exposure. Even though they are not perfect, buying organic food and naturally raised meat like free-range organic chicken is the most effective way, as these foods will have the least (and sometime zero) synthetic pesticides and other chemicals.

Here's an overview of how pesticides are used in specific foods.

Apples - pesticides are found on apples and washing does not necessarily help.
Apricots, nectarines, and peaches - highly likely to contain pesticide residue.
Beets - beets are thin-skinned and grow underground and can absorb pesticides and heavy metals.
Carrots - carrots are good at absorbing heavy metals from the soil.
Bell Peppers & Hot peppers -multiple pesticide residues.
Celery - celery has no protective skin making it difficult to wash off all the chemicals.
Cherries - sprayed many times during their growth cycle therefore various pesticides and chemicals are used.
Collard greens, salad greens, Swiss Chard - leafy greens tend to have high chemical residues because they grow so close to the ground.
Cucumbers - organophosphate are used on conventionally grown cucumbers making them highly toxic.
Green beans - numerous pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides are used on green beans; they are also sprayed multiple times during their growth cycle.
Spinach - According to the FDA, 60% of nonorganic spinach contains pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide residue, DDT, and permethrin.
Almonds - Almond trees are sprayed with toxic herbicides and pesticides.
Peanuts - peanuts grow underground therefore are susceptible to absorb toxins from the soil.
Pecans - pecan trees are sprayed with numerous chemicals: pesticides, herbicides, and miticides.
Soy Foods - very toxic pesticides are used to grow conventional soybeans.
Strawberries - if purchased out of season, most likely imported from a country with little laws about pesticide use. In addition, according to USDA's pesticide Data Program strawberries exceed tolerable levels.
Raspberries - buy locally -raspberries contain pesticide and fungicide residue.
Tomatoes - Always buy local tomatoes -okay to buy nonorganic if they are local.
Zucchini - although, zucchini does not tolerate pesticides and herbicides the pesticides used on this crop are known carcinogens.
Butter - pesticide residue loves fat...butter is all fat.
Eggs - buy local, organic, cage free, free roaming eggs -benefit: 1/3 less cholesterol, 1/4 less saturated fat, 2/3 more vitamin A, 2x more Omega 3 fatty acids, 3 x more vitamin E, 7 x more beta carotene.
Milk & yogurt - best to buy organic to avoid growth hormones and antibiotics.
FRUIT AND VEGGIES OKAY TO BUY NON-ORGANIC
Asparagus - rarely treated with pesticides.
Avocados - thick skin -rinse before slicing.
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, & Cauliflower - pesticides do not work well with these vegetables.
Bananas - due to their thick skin okay to purchase nonorganic.
Cashews - where these are grown pesticides are rarely used.
Sweet Corn - although it may be sprayed with chemicals sweet corn almost never contains residue.
Eggplant - all varieties of eggplants are sprayed minimally therefore rarely contains pesticide residue.
Garlic - natural pest control.
Onions -same as garlic. Contains natural pest control and are rarely sprayed.
Rhubarb - The leaves of rhubarb are toxic therefore there is no need to spray.
Sweet potatoes - sweet potatoes do not like pesticides therefore rarely used.
Dried beans - sprayed with insecticide however beans are rinsed, soaked, and boiled therefore leaving very little residue.
Winter Squash - okay to buy nonorganic if you do not eat the skin. If you are planning on eating the skin buy organic because nonorganic squash is coated with an oily wax.
Watermelon - pesticides are used sparingly.
The following chart ranks the highest (100 score) and lowest (1 score) pesticide loads of popular fruits and veggies.

RANK	FRUIT OR VEGGIE	SCORE
1 (worst)	Peach	100 (highest pesticide load)
2	Apple	93
3	Sweet Bell Pepper	83
4	Celery	82
5	Nectarine	81
6	Strawberries	80
7	Cherries	73
8	Kale	69
9	Lettuce	67
10	Grapes - Imported	66
11	Carrot	63
12	Pear	63
13	Collard Greens	60
14	Spinach	58
15	Potato	56
16	Green Beans	53
17	Summer Squash	53
18	Pepper	51
19	Cucumber	50
20	Raspberries	46
21	Grapes - Domestic	44
22	Plum	44
23	Orange	44
24	Cauliflower	39
25	Tangerine	37
26	Mushrooms	36
27	Banana	34
28	Winter Squash	34
29	Cantaloupe	33
30	Cranberries	33
31	Honeydew Melon	30
32	Grapefruit	29
33	Sweet Potato	29
34	Tomato	29
35	Broccoli	28
36	Watermelon	26
37	Papaya	20
38	Eggplant	20
39	Cabbage	17
40	Kiwi	13
41	Sweet Peas - Frozen	10
42	Asparagus	10
43	Mango	9
44	Pineapple	7
45	Sweet Corn - Frozen	2
46	Avocado	1
47 (best)	Onion	1 (lowest pesticide load)

Natasha Longo has a master's degree in nutrition and is a certified fitness and nutritional counselor. She has consulted on public health policy and procurement in Canada, Australia, Spain, Ireland, England and Germany.


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What Are the Benefits of Eating Mangoes?

What Are the Benefits of Eating Mangoes?

Mango has the highest beta-carotene level of any fruit. Photo Credit MeePoohyaphoto/iStock/Getty Images


Mangoes have been part of the human diet for over 4,000 years. The mango tree grows in the tropics and produces juicy, nutritious fruits. People eat mangoes alone or add them to fruit salads and salsas. Fresh mangoes are low in calories and contain beneficial nutrients. Available year-round, mangoes are a healthy addition to your diet.

Fiber

Most fruits and vegetables supply fiber to your diet. Mangoes are no different, and provide 2.6 g of dietary fiber in a 1 cup serving. Fiber helps foster proper digestion and prevent constipation. Dietary fiber has more far-reaching benefits, as well. A diet high in fiber can lessen your chances of developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and diverticular disease. The Institute of Medicine recommends that women consume at least 25 grams of fiber a day and men consume at least 38 grams. One cup of mango can help you reach that total.
Vitamin A

Mangoes supply a healthy dose of vitamin A. You need adequate amounts of vitamin A in your diet to support healthy eyes and proper bone growth. Mangoes supply 1,785 IU of vitamin A in a 1 cup serving. This is about 35 percent of the vitamin A your body needs daily for good health.


Folic Acid

Folate, or folic acid, is an essential B vitamin with many health benefits. Adequate dietary intake of folic acid is essential for a healthy pregnancy. Folic acid can help prevent birth defects including spina bifida and cleft palate. A folic acid deficiency can also cause miscarriage. Folic acid is used to treat megaloblastic anemia, which occurs when red blood cells are larger than normal. You need 400 mcg of folate every day, and 1 cup of fresh mango supplies 71 mcg.
Other Nutrients

A 1-cup serving of fresh mango supplies other nutrients as well. One of the most notable is vitamin C, with 60 mg per serving. Adult women need about 75 mg of vitamin C a day and men need about 90 mg. Mangoes are high in potassium, and one serving has 277 mg. Mango also contains small amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. One cup of mango also provides trace amounts of copper, selenium, manganese and zinc. Adding mango to your diet can help you increase your intake of all these important nutrients.

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20 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cardamom (Elaaichi)

20 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cardamom (Elaaichi)

1. Cardamom fight against gas. It helps to relieve gas and heart burn.


2. Cardamom gives instant relief from the headache. applying the paste over forehead gives the relief.)



3. Cardamom is useful for the protection against heat stroke. One should chew a cardamom while going outside home in sun.



4. Aromatic cardamom acts as breath freshener because of its fragrance.



5. Cardamom is very good refinement spice against caffeine. (detoxifies caffeine).



6. Helpful in balancing all the three doshas that’s why termed as “tridoshic”Little quantity of cardamom is beneficial in balacing kapha”.



7. Useful in various kinds of respiratory disorders. In sore throat beneficial.



8. Cardamom also helps in asthma and whooping-cough. Make a paste by adding cardamom powder and honey. Regular use of this mixture will give you relief from asthma and whooping-cough.


9. Cardamom has very good anti-spasmodic abilities so it is very helpful in stopping spasms and tremors.


10. Cardamom helps in the stimulation and regulation process of discharge of gastric juices and balances stomach acids.



11. Cardamom helps greatly to cure teeth gum and tooth infections.



12. Cardamom supports the detoxification process of the body and helps to filter the entire body.



13. Cardamom is useful in the problems of urinating. You just have to eat cardamom added in to amla, curd, or honey.



14. Cardamom warms the respiratory tract and by doing this, it increases the circulation to the lungs.



15. It helps those suffering from stomach cramps (cardamom + long pepper + clarified butter).



16. Cardamom is a boon for vocalists as it helps in improving voice.



17. It has some role in relieving hiccups.



18. It is one of the antidepressant in Ayurveda.



19. Good remedy in vomiting.



20. Cardamom’s aroma has encouraging effects on the nervous system. It gives healthy feelings during the period of weakness.
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8 symptoms in old age that warrant attention


8 symptoms in old age that warrant attention


Low mood



Due to the many health problems at their age and the on and off aches and pains they experience, we expect a grumpy mood in most elders to be normal. However, that isn’t how it should be. If you notice your otherwise cheerful parent, elderly relative or neighbour appearing sullen, it’s worth probing further and also seeking medical advice if things remain unchanged for long. Elders could feel low or depressed due to loneliness, feeling of worthlessness or troubled relationships at home. Often these aspects are overlooked by them and their family as well.

Memory loss

We all forget things occasionally but this is one of the most common and challenging problems of the geriatric population world over. If the person forgets names of people who s/he regularly interacts with or memory of very recent events then it could be concerning. Forgetting things like where did they place something or why did they enter the room is normal. But if they lose the trail of a sentence during their speech or forget words it could be a sign of dementia.

Lack of care

A sudden drop in the way your ageing parents dress or take care of the home should call for your attention. If you notice a lack of interest in bathing, brushing, dressing neatly then the reason should be probed. Also, if your parents have been living by themselves, keep checking on the condition of the house, especially the bathroom and the kitchen. The reason for this decline could be that they have lost confidence to manage on their own and it’s time they moved in with you or arrange for an outside support to help them with their daily chores.


Loss of sensation


If your elderly parent is unable to taste excess salt in the food, or has hurt himself and isn’t feeling any pain it calls for serious attention. Some amount of sensory loss is normal and expected as you age but if this becomes a hindrance then it should be fixed. For instance, loss of hearing has to be fixed with a hearing aid even if it is only a partial loss. Loss of sensation of touch should be diagnosed by an expert and treated. If not it could lead to accidents as the person may use too hot water in the bath or touch a hot utensil in the kitchen causing a burn and not even be aware of it.


Loss of appetite


Again just like children are fussy about the foods they eat, elderly become picky about foods and their appetite changes and reduces from what it used to be. If this is due to dental problems such as caries or absence of teeth, it could be fixed and normal appetite can be restored. However if the loss of appetite is due to indigestion, inability to procure or cook foods of their liking or a general loss of interest due to loneliness or depression, these concerns need to be addressed separately. They may also have a lack of taste which may make all foods taste bland.


Mobility


One of the biggest challenges in the elderly is to prevent a fall. Like children, the elderly are very prone to falls and with weak bones they are at higher risk of fractures and head injuries. If balance is not good, physiotherapy exercises can help to restore balance. Home environment plays an important role in fall prevention.



Loss of control in urine and stool



Loss of control over urine is a common problem with the elderly. In men it can be due to prostate, and in women it can be due to stress incontinence. It can happen as a result of an illness like pneumonia as well. A quick discussion, during the doctor’s visit, on this is very important to prevent emergencies like acute retention of urine. Due to embarrassment your parents may not disclose this complaint to you, so look for signs such as soiled clothes or bed linen.



Making the home safe for the elderly

• Encourage them to wear shoes that fit properly and wear non-slip footwear while at home
• Wipe spills immediately, do not leave it for later
• If possible, opt for non-polished floors
• Leave on the lights in the bathroom and passages
• Use door locks that can be opened from both sides in bathrooms and bedrooms
• Keep emergency phone numbers written in big bold fonts, and stick it near the phone
• Keep a fire extinguisher handy at home
• Clean bathrooms regularly to avoid slipping
• Install and use hand rails in bathrooms
• Remove rugs to avoid tripping over
• Use bright lights
• Keep an emergency lamp near the bed.

In the kitchen

• Keep kitchen floors uncluttered
• Stick ‘On’ and ‘Off’ position stickers on electrical appliances written in bright colours
• Keep sharp objects in one rack
• Use labels for items that are kept in opaque boxes
• Keep cleaning materials tightly closed and away from food materials
• Use cotton clothing and aprons while cooking
• Check expiry dates of packaged food.

There’s a lot you can do for the elders of your family and community to make them feel comfortable, wanted and secure. But the best thing you can give them is some of your time, spent meaningfully with them.




Content source: Complete Wellbeing


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20 Health Secrets of Bitter Gourd

20 Health Secrets of Bitter Gourd


Bitter gourd is a popular vegetable in some Asian countries, where the health benefits of the plant are well-known--particularly, its ability to lower blood glucose in diabetics. Bitter gourd has been used to treat diabetes in traditional medicine and is now commercially available as tea (from fruits or leaves), juice, extracts, and pills. In recent years researchers worldwide have started to focus on the many antidiabetic effects and other health secrets of bitter gourd.

1. Heart Care: Reduces bad cholesterol levels, by burning unnecessary fats which clog the arterial walls and thereby reduce the chances of heart attacks.

2. Weight Loss: Rich in iron, beta-carotene, and potassium. It can relieve constipation and improve circulation, thereby producing slimming effects on the body.

3. Type II Diabetes Cure: Reverses insulin resistance and activates the protein kinase, activating the absorption of sugar in body cells. Significantly improves glucose tolerance without increasing blood insulin levels.

4. Lowers blood glucose levels: Contains phyto-nutrient, polypeptide-P, a plant insulin, known to lower blood sugar levels. The hypoglycemic agent, Charantin, increases glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis in the cells of liver, muscle and adipose tissue.

5. Hypertension Reliever: Actively inhibits hypertension, high plasma cholesterol, or high plasma lipids, which affect patients with Type II diabetes, decreasing the risk of stroke or heart attack.

6. Anti-parasitic: Antihelminthic or anthelmintic compounds are used in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and can kill parasitic intestinal worms. It also stimulates peristalsis of food, relieving indigestion and constipation problems.

7. Liver tonic: Helps to maintain healthy liver and bladder. It is also useful in removing kidney stones and relieving gout pain.

8. Blood Cell Booster and Cleanser: The compounds a-eleostearic acid and the 15, 16-dihydroxy-a-eleostearic acid, are a good remedy for leukemia and blood irregularities such as anemia. It helps in producing healthy red blood cells and balances the amount of white blood cells in your body. Its juice cleanses the liver and blood off toxins and is highly beneficial for treating blood disorders like blood boils and itching due to toxemia.

9. Folates Source: Has high amount of Folates that helps in treating defective neural tubes which usually occurs during early pregnancy.

10. Anti Aging: Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, fights and eliminates free radicals, reducing wrinkles and slowing down the Aging process. It also protects the skin from damage by sun’s UV rays.

11. For Respiratory disorders: Fresh pods are an excellent remedy for curing respiratory problems like asthma, cold, cough, bronchitis and pharyngitis.

12. Nutrients/Vitamin SuperStore: Contains flavonoids such as ß-carotene, Beta-carotene, lutein, and zea-xanthin. Low in calories, rich in phytonutrients like dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants and a good source of niacin (vitamin B-3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5), pyridoxine (vitamin B-6) and minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, manganese and magnesium.

13. Disease Buster: Not only effective in killing malaria bacteria, but it can also weaken some viruses such as Cholera, Chickenpox, Measles, Herpes and Jaundice.

14. Immunity Booster: This bitter juice can also help to strengthen your immune system and increase your body’s resistance against a variety of infections.

15. Psoriasis Cure: Regular consumption of this bitter juice has curative benefits in treatment of psoriasis, fungal infections like ring-worm and athletes feet, and skin infections like eczema.

16. Acne Cure: Helps prevent acne, thanks to its blood purifying properties. Keeps your skin glowing and free from blemishes and infections.

17. Eye Care: High beta-carotene and other properties, help alleviate eye problems and in improving eyesight.

18. For Hangover: Its anti-intoxication properties are beneficial in the treatment of hangover and eliminating liver problems, due to alcohol consumption.

19. Hair Care: Super hair tonic which imparts shine, wards off dandruff, treats split ends, combats dryness and itchiness of scalp, reduces hair loss, treats rough and tangled hair, prevents premature graying and removes excess oiliness in hair.

20. Energy Source: Regular consumption of this bitter juice has been proven to improve energy and stamina levels. Even sleeping patterns have been shown to be improved/stabilized.


Karen Foster is a holistic nutritionist, avid blogger, with five kids and an active lifestyle that keeps her in pursuit of the healthiest path towards a life of balance.


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Excessive Sweating Affects Millions - 12 Ways To Stop It

Excessive Sweating Affects Millions - 12 Ways To Stop It

Sweating is your body's natural way of cooling itself and people normally sweat in response to thermal stimuli. However, sweating that exceeds the needs of the body--medically termed hyperhidrosis--is now a fairly common condition affecting millions. Hyperhidrosis may be generalized but most often it involves the palms, underarms, feet, and groin; it can take a social toll, making handshaking unpleasant or significantly restricting wardrobe. There are many of simple, inexpensive and natural ways to stop excessive sweating and actually improve the smell of your body odor, all without ever stepping foot in a doctor's office.

People who suffer with hyperhidrosis can spend hours each day changing clothes, washing up, wiping their hands, and avoiding situations where they might have to shake a person’s hand. Worried about what others might think, it can cause them to lose friends or even pick a line of work that doesn’t require meeting people and shaking hands. The anxiety can be so bad that it can lead to depression and anxiety disorders, dramatically decreasing quality of life.

90 percent of people with the condition say that sweating interfered with their lives. You or someone you know may suffer from hyperhidrosis if:

• You think you sweat more than normal.
• You have to carry a handkerchief to wipe your hands of sweat or need to keep an extra shirt in your office to change out of sweaty shirt.
• People comment on your excessive sweating.
• You sweat even in cool environments.
• Your sweating waxes and wanes.
• Your sweating is brought on by stress.
• You sweat through multiply layers of clothing.
• You change clothes several times a day because of sweating.
• You frequently have to buy new clothes because sweat stains soil your wardrobe.

Excessive sweating in the absence of a high body temperature can certainly be caused by stress or emotional anxiety. It can also be caused by imbalances in your hormonal and nervous systems. But in general, the conventional medical view on hyperhidrosis is that there is no known cause or cure.



Some doctors will recommend using an anti-perspirant like drysol, which is an alcohol solution containing aluminum. Given the strong link between aluminum exposure and Alzheimer’s disease, this is not a healthy option.
Some doctors actually perform surgery to cut the nerves that supply your sweat glands.

The reasoning is that if your sweat glands do not receive a signal to sweat from your brain, then your problem is solved. The problem with this approach is that the nerves that control your sweat glands also control a variety of other mechanisms in your body, the most important of which is your ability to control the size of your blood vessels. Your hands and armpits might stop sweating after this procedure, but the negative side effects are too numerous and serious to quantify.

There are completely natural approaches to dramatically improving hyperhidrosis, and sometimes, to completely cure it.

A significant and overlooked cause for this over activity is eating foods that your body cannot tolerate.

For example, if your body cannot tolerate dairy products, whenever you eat some, your immune system must work hard to protect your tissues from the harmful effects of whichever components of dairy don’t agree with your body. If your immune system is constantly at work to deal with such food intolerances, your sympathetic nervous system detects this as stress, and activates the mechanisms that are in place to help you during stressful situations, including the production of sweat.

1. Avoid Spicy Foods and Caffeine

"Caffeine and spices can activate neurotransmitters, called acetylcholine, which are located in your brain,” says Kelley Redbord, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist in private practice in Vienna, VA and Associate Professor, George Washington University, “Anything that stimulates these neurotransmitters can sometimes affect the glands that cause sweating.”

2. Drink Sage Tea

Taking sage herbs two to four times a day keeps the body functioning well as well regulating sweat production.

3. Eat the “Right” Foods

Fewer complex B vitamins in your body means it cannot allow for an efficient absorption of nutrients and proper break down of toxins and body waste. So this means a strained body which leads to more sweat. So what foods should you take?

- Fresh Fruits - whatever your preference, they should form a crucial component in your daily regimen. Any will do from cherries, peaches, watermelons, apples, oranges, plums. The list is endless. You could try taking a fruit salad for breakfast or in between meals.

- Vegetables - If you don’t have a liking for salads, veggies are excellent too as they are rich in B Vitamins.

- Proteins - Fish, eggs and moderate amounts of lean meats. As for vegetarians, beans, kale and spirulina are excellent choices.

4. Take a Cold Shower

In spite of the uncomfortable effects of a cold shower, it surely works wonders. Cold showers increase glutathione -- one of the body’s most powerful endegenous antioxidants.

5. Shave Problematic Areas

This is one of the most effective natural methods to overcoming excessive sweating. The reason is simple. Accumulation of sweat tends to occur around the hairs. As a result bacteria will soon start feeding on them with great vigor. In no time, the underarms will emit an unpleasant odor owing to the toxins discharged by the bacteria.

6. Avoid Nylons and Polyesters. Wear Natural Fibers

Cotton and bamboo are preferable in making the skin “breathe”. They provide ample space around the armpit area which allow for evaporation and free flow of air.



7. Find Your Food Triggers

We all have them. When you find out what your food triggers are, whether they be dairy, wheat, meats, starch or whatever causes your body to work on overdrive to digest foods. Most people who find there food triggers can eliminate excessive sweating by at least 40%.

8. Lose Some weight


It’s a fact that 90% of people facing problems arising from excess sweating are overweight. Cutting down on that extra weight drastically increases your chances of dealing with excess body sweat.

9. Avoid Using Deodorant or Soap


The effects of deodorants or chemical soaps not compatible with your body will do you more harm than good, especially anti-perspirants which you should avoid at all costs. Toxins from most deodorants and conventional soaps cause to body to build unhealthy levels of impurities which will only aggravate your symptoms.

10. Baking Soda Is Your Friend


By far, one of the most effective natural remedies to curb odor and excess sweating is baking soda. You can use an organic natural cream or natural hand wash as a medium in conjunction with just a dash of baking soda to help eliminate even the worst problems associated with hyperhidrosis.

11. Acupuncture


This simple ancient technique works like gangbusters. It simply targets certain body parts to balance energy and also relax the brain by controlling the hypothalamus which goes down to reduce sweat.




12. Yoga

One of the best natural ways to control excessive sweating. This works through meditation, calming down the nerves and subsequently lessening sweat production. Since Yoga teaches proper breathing, it works well especially when one is stressed or uneasy.


Mae Chan holds degrees in both physiology and nutritional sciences. She is also blogger and and technology enthusiast with a passion for disseminating information about health.


Excessive Sweating Affects Millions - 12 Ways To Stop It

 

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30 Amazing Health Hacks

30 Amazing Health Hacks

1. Rub your ears to boost energy: Feeling sluggish at your desk? Instead of reaching for another cup of coffee, give your ears a gentle self-massage. According to Chinese medicine, stimulating the pressure points in the ears increases blood circulation to all parts of the body, giving you an instant energy boost.


2. Cure hiccups with peanut butter. The next time hiccups strike, reach for a spoonful of peanut butter. Chewing and swallowing the sticky spread will interrupt your breathing pattern and force your diaphragm to relax. Voila—no more hiccups!



3. Use honey to soothe a sore throat. Drinking tea or water with honey is an age-old home remedy for easing sore throat pain. A natural antibacterial and antifungal agent, honey can help coat and soothe sore throats and alleviate minor coughs.


4. Blow-dry waterlogged ears. If water gets trapped in your ears after a swimming session, put a hair dryer on the gentlest setting and hold it a few inches away from your ear. The increased airflow will help to evaporate the water in your ear.


5. Make warts disappear with garlic. Garlic—which has been shown to have antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties—is thought to be an effective home remedy for warts. Apply a freshly cut garlic clove to the wart, place a bandage over it, and leave the bandage on overnight. Repeat every night until the wart disappears.



6. Blow on your thumb to calm jangled nerves. Have the jitters before a presentation? Blow on your thumb to normalize your heart rate. The thumb has its own pulse, and blowing on the thumb will cool down the thumb and thus calm the heart rate, as cold air can slow down your pulse. This trick might also help simply because the act of blowing forces you to deepen your breathing, which calms the heart.


7. Sniff peppermint to quell a craving. The easiest way to reduce cravings? Chew mint gum, sip peppermint tea, or take a whiff of peppermint oil. Studies suggest that the scent of peppermint stimulates the brain to release appetite-suppressing hormones and promotes a feeling of fullness.


8. Curl your toes to fall asleep faster. The next time you find yourself tossing and turning, try a progressive muscle relaxation technique. Begin by slowly curling and uncurling your toes. Then, work your way up the entire body, from your toes to your neck, tightening a certain muscle group before releasing it.


9. Smile to make yourself happier. For an instant mood boost, smile! Scientists have found that the simple act of smiling can lower blood pressure and release stress, giving you an instant mood boost (yes, even forced smiles count!).


10. Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth to beat brain freeze. Also referred to as “ice cream headaches,” brain freezes are caused by a rapid increase in blood flow to the brain. After you down a frozen treat, try thrusting your tongue against the roof of your mouth—this will warm up the palate and ease the flow of blood to the brain.


11. Rub Vicks Vaporub on feet for congestion. To temporarily relieve a cough, try applying the mentholated topical cream on the soles of your feet and immediately covering with a pair of socks. There is no scientific explanation for why this old wives’ trick works, but many stuffy nose-sufferers (and even nurses and doctors) swear by it.


12. Use ginger to prevent motion sickness. Ginger is a time-honored natural cure for nausea and motion sickness. Twenty minutes before travel, take two capsules of powdered ginger to ease an upset stomach caused by motion sickness.


13. Shake your head to wake up sleepy feet. It happens to all of us—you’re sitting in an awkward position when all of a sudden your foot, hand or other body part falls asleep. To quickly eliminate that uncomfortable tingling sensation, move your head side to side. The movement helps relieve nerve tension.


14. Alleviate nausea by massaging wrist. Relieve nausea by lightly massaging the pressure point on the inside of your wrist, about three finger widths below the base of your palm.


15. Squeeze lemon to erase pimples. Banish breakouts by dabbing a little lemon juice on problem areas—its antibacterial properties will help kill excess bacteria and reduce acne.


16. Dab on clove oil to alleviate toothache pain. Apply a very small amount of clove oil to a cotton swab and gently dab onto the affected tooth area. The essential oil has been shown in studies to have both analgesic and antibacterial properties, making it a useful tool in treating bacteria-caused toothaches.


17. Inhale onion vapors for sinus relief. The next time your sinuses are clogged, try this natural remedy: Chop up an onion, put it in a bowl, and inhale the onion fumes. The onion vapors help open sinus passageways, providing relief from sinus pressure.


18. Stop mouth bleeds with tea bags. To stop mouth bleeds after oral surgery or injuries, apply a moistened tea bag to the affected area; the tannins in tea help the blood coagulate faster.



19. Steam to relieve nasal congestion. Stuffy nose? Hit the steam room. Steam helps to loosen mucus and clear out the sinus cavities, providing relief from nasal congestion. A hot bath works, too.

20. Sleep on your left side to prevent acid reflux. Does an uncomfortable burning sensation keep you up at night? To prevent nighttime acid reflux from striking, sleep on your left side. Researchers have determined that left-side sleeping helps with digestion and eases heartburn pain.


21. Massage temples to relieve headaches. Gently massage your temples (in line with your eyes, on the side of your head) to release tension in the facial muscles and increase circulation to the brain.


22. Use bacon to stop a nosebleed. An eyebrow-raising study published in the Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology recommends bacon as an effective medical cure for chronic and uncontrollable nosebleeds. When rolled up into a plug and inserted into the nose, the cured bacon promptly stopped nasal bleeding.


23. Munch on apples to clean teeth. A crunchy apple acts like a toothbrush as you chew it. The process of chewing an apple removes excess food and bacteria from your mouth. Apples also contain malic acid, a chemical used in teeth whitening products, which helps dissolve stains.


24. Eat bread to chop an onion without crying. It may sound silly, but try holding a slice of bread in your mouth the next time you chop onions. The claim is that the bread “soaks up” the noxious onion gases and prevents them from reaching the olfactory nerves, keeping you tear-free.


25. Sing to prevent snoring. Finally, an excuse to tap into your inner pop star: To put sleep-disruptive snoring to rest, try belting out your favorite song for a few minutes daily. According to studies, daily singing sessions can increase muscle control in the throat and soft palate, reducing the frequency of snoring in just three months.


26. Eat bananas to prevent leg cramps. Do painful leg or foot cramps jolt you awake in the middle of the night? A potassium deficiency might be to blame. Munch on potassium-rich bananas to keep leg cramps at bay.


27. Ease heartburn symptoms with baking soda. Banish heartburn by guzzling a glass of water mixed with 1 teaspoon of baking sodium. Baking soda—or sodium bicarbonate—is a base, so it can help neutralize stomach acid and alleviate heartburn symptoms.


28. Squeeze the tips of the toes for sinus relief. To relieve sinus pressure, try this reflexology technique: Squeeze the tips of the toes in a clockwise motion individually for about five seconds, and repeat on all 10 toes. The technique can increase blood circulation to the sinus and nose area, making breathing easier.


29. Stop a sneeze in its tracks. If you feel a sneeze coming on, push your tongue against the roof of your mouth directly behind your two front teeth; repeat the movement until the urge to sneeze fades.


30. Heal cuts with black pepper. The next time you have a minor cut, sprinkle some black pepper on it. Studies suggest that black pepper contains an antibacterial compound called piperine, which stimulates healing and helps blood coagulate faster.



30 Amazing Health Hacks - Spry Living

 

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Basil seeds soaked in water becomes puffed up and gel like..it tastes great when added to drinks.

In mornings my first drink of the day is Fresh Lemon Juice mixed with warm water and organic unprocessed honey mixed with a generous amount of pre soaked basil seeds.

It makes a good drink and tastes great too..and becos the Basil seeds become puffy and gel like, it does not make us feel hungry so soon.

Basil seeds in drinks is a very common drink is South East Asia...I wonder how popular it is in India?

http://www.truthnhealth.com/2011/10/5-amazing-benefits-of-basil-seeds/

 

[P.J.]

Worry creates so many problems

Worry creates so many problems






A man having stomach pain went to his doctor. The doctor asked if he was having trouble in his personal life or at his job.

Worry creates so many problems (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images)



The man explained that he was worried about some incidents that had happened at work with his boss and his co-workers. Was there something the man could do to change what had happened? ''No,'' responded the man. ''But it continues to bother me." The doctor said, ''There is nothing you can do about the past. Close the chapter and move on. You are upsetting yourself and your stomach over something you cannot change.'' The doctor prescribed some medicine, and advised him to forget the past to help expedite the cure of his stomachaches.

The next patient was a woman with migraine. She explained that she was afraid of making a wrong decision about her future. Sensing that this was causing her headaches, he told her, ''If you make a decision that turns out all right, there is nothing to worry about. If you make a decision that turns out wrong, you still have the option to rectify matters. No decision is irreversible. Make a list of your options; make a counter-plan for each option and then act. Analyse the situation, and then act. Then take each step as it comes.''

People either worry about a past that they cannot change, or they worry about a future that has not yet happened. Many worry over problems they anticipate or fears that never materialise. Many of our stress-related illnesses are due to problems that we face mentally, psychologically or emotionally. What is certain is that there are always going to be problems.

Murphy's Law says that if anything can go wrong, it will. There does not seem to be anyone who has not experienced problems in life. Every time we solve one problem, a new one springs up. After a while we begin to wonder if there will be a time in life when we can be free of problems.
Nobody said that life was going to be easy or that everything was going to be perfect. The question is, how do we handle our problems? Do we face them as a challenge and try to solve them, or do we fret and worry about them? We compound our problems by worry and fretting because this added stress can make us physically sick.

The pressures of life are so great that they affect us physically and mentally. We find that people undergo anxiety, fear, depression and phobias. Offices of psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists are filled with normal, everyday people who cannot cope with life's struggles.

If our mind is positive and happy, we may feel physically better than when our mind is troubled and anxious. Our mental state can cause stress-related illnesses.

Studies have shown that when we are angry or emotionally upset, chemicals released in our body prepare us for ''fight or flight''.

We need to find some acceptable way to prevent the mental, emotional and physical effects of stress which are making us ill.

Meditation has numerous benefits for our physical and mental well-being. It is safe, effective and does not cost anything. Once we learn how to meditate, we carry within us a ready remedy which we can use at any time and any place.

Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission

Worry creates so many problems - The Times of India

 

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20 Amazing Health Benefits of Cucumbers

20 Amazing Health Benefits of Cucumbers



Cucumbers have not received as much press as other vegetables in terms of health benefits, but this widely cultivated food provides us with a unique combination of nutrients. Here are 20 incredible benefits of cucumbers.

At the top of the phytonutrient list for cucumbers are its cucurbitacins, lignans, and flavonoids. These three types of phytonutrients found in cucumbers provide us with valuable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer benefits.

Organophosphates and other pesticides are often used on conventionally grown cucumbers making them highly toxic, so try to buy organic if possible or rinse thoroughly with vinegar.

20 HEALTH BENEFITS OF CUCUMBERS

1. Keeps you hydrated. If you are too busy to drink enough water, munch on the cool cucumber, which is 96 percent water. It will cheerfully compensate!

2. Fights heat, both inside and out. Eat cucumber, and your body gets relief from heartburn. Apply cucumber on your skin, and you get relief from sunburn.

3. Flushes out toxins. All that water in cucumber acts as a virtual broom, sweeping waste products out of your system. With regular use, cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones.

4. Lavishes you with vitamins. A B and C, which boost immunity, give you energy, and keep you radiant. Give it more power by juicing cucumber with carrot and spinach.

5. Strengthens Joints. The silica in cucumbers helps to strengthen the connective tissues around muscles and joints.

6. Supplies skin-friendly minerals: magnesium, potassium, silicon. That’s why cucumber-based treatments abound in spas. Vitamin K, iron, and calcium all contribute to energy and glowing skin.

7. Aids in weight loss. Enjoy cucumbers in your salads and soups. Try crunchy cucumber sticks with humus.

8. Revives the eyes. Placing chilled slices of cucumber on the eyes is a cliched beauty visual, but it really helps reduce under-eye bags and puffiness.

9. Cuts cancer. Cut down your risk of several cancers by including cucumber in your diet. Several studies show its cancer-fighting potential.

10. Stabilizes blood pressure. Patients of blood pressure, both high and low, often find that eating cucumber brings relief.

11. Refreshes the mouth. Cucumber juice refreshes and heals diseased gums, leaving your mouth smelling good.

12. Helps digestion. Chewing cucumber gives the jaws a good workout, and the fiber in it is great for digestion.

13. Smooths hair and nails. Silica, the wonder mineral in cucumber makes your hair and nails stronger and shinier.

14. Alkalizes. Cucumbers return your body to a slightly more alkaline state, which means less disease.

15. Cures Hangovers. Eat a few cucumbers before bed to replenish your body with sugar, B vitamins, and electrolytes and reduce the intensity of your hangover.

16. Soothes muscle and joint pain. All those vitamins and minerals in cucumber make it a powerful enemy of muscle and joint pain.

17. Keeps kidneys in shape. Cucumber lowers uric acid levels in your system, keeping the kidneys happy.

18. Good for diabetics. Patients of diabetes can enjoy cucumber while also reaping its health benefits: cucumber contains a hormone needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin.

19. Stress Reduction. The aroma from boiling cucumbers and water will calm you down from the inside out.

20. Reduces cholesterol. A compound called sterols in cucumber helps reduce bad cholesterol.



April McCarthy is a community journalist playing an active role reporting and analyzing world events to advance our health and eco-friendly initiatives.

20 Amazing Health Benefits of Cucumbers

 

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உடலில் உள்ள கெட்ட கொழுப்பை குறைக்கும் தே

உடலில் உள்ள கெட்ட கொழுப்பை குறைக்கும் தேங்காய் எண்ணெய்

தேங்காய், நம் அன்றாட வாழ்க்கையில் இரண்டறக் கலந்துவிட்ட எல்லா இடத்திலும் தேங்காய்க்கு முதல் மரியாதை தான். தேங்காய், மங்களகரத்தின் அடையாளச் சின்னம் மட்டுமல்ல, சிறந்த மருத்துவப் பொருளும்கூட என்கிறது சித்த மருத்துவம்.

தேங்காயில் உள்ள 'பேட்டி ஆசிட்' (Fatty acid) உடலில் உள்ள கெட்ட கொழுப்பைக் கரைக்கிறது. உடல் எடையைக் குறைக்கிறது என்று சமீபத்திய ஒரு ஆய்வில் கண்டுபிடிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. தாய்ப்பாலில் உள்ள புரதச் சத்துக்கு இணையானது இளநீரில் உள்ள புரதச்சத்து. சித்த மருத்துவம் உள்பட இந்திய மருத்துவ முறைகளில் தென்னையின் பயன்கள் பட்டியலிடப்பட்டுள்ளன.

தென்னையின் வேரிலிருந்து குருத்து வரை எல்லாப் பாகங்களிலும் மருத்துவக் குணங்கள் கொட்டிக் கிடப்பதாகச் சொல்கிறது சித்த மருத்துவம். தேங்காய், தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் உடல்நலத்துக்குக் கேடு என்ற பிரசாரம், தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் மீது சுமத்தப்பட்டிருக்கும் அவதூறு என்கிறார்கள் நமது பாரம்பரிய மருத்துவர்கள்.

புரதச்சத்து, மாவுச் சத்து, கால்சியம், பாஸ்பரஸ், இரும்பு உள்ளிட்ட தாதுப் பொருள்கள், வைட்டமின் 'சி', அனைத்து வகை பி காம்ப்ளக்ஸ் சத்துக்கள், நார்ச்சத்து என உடல் இயக்கத்துக்குத் தேவைப்படும் அனைத்துச் சத்துகளும் தேங்காயில் உள்ளன. தேங்காய்ப் பால், உடல் வலிமைக்கு நல்லது.

தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் சித்த மருத்துவத்தில் பல்வேறு மருந்துகளில் சேர்க்கப்படுகிறது. தேங்காய் எண்ணெய்யைத் தடவி வந்தால் தீப்புண்கள் விரைவில் குணமாகும். கூந்தல் வளர்ச்சிக்கு தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் சிறந்த டானிக். தேமல், படை, சிரங்கு போன்ற நோய்களுக்குத் தயாரிக்கப்படும் மருந்துகளில் பெருமளவு தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் சேர்க்கப்படுகிறது.

மாதவிலக்கின் போது ஏற்படும் அதிக உதிரப்போக்குக்கு, தென்னை மரத்தின் வேரிலிருந்து எடுக்கப்படும் சாறு நல்ல மருந்து. வெள்ளைப்படுதலுக்கு தென்னம் பூ மருந்தாகப் பயன்படுத்தப்படுகிறது. தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் தயாரிக்கும்போது கிடைக்கும் புண்ணாக்கோடு கருஞ்சீரகத்தைச் சேர்த்து, தோல் நோய்களுக்கான மருந்துகள் தயாரிக்கப்படுகின்றன.

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[P.J.]

ரத்தத்திலுள்ள கொழுப்பைக் குறைக்கும் கி&#

ரத்தத்திலுள்ள கொழுப்பைக் குறைக்கும் கிராம்பு

ஒரு மருத்துவ மூலிகை. இது சமையலில் நறுமணப் பொருளாகப் பயன்படுத்தப்படுகிறது. கிராம்பில் கார்போ ஹைட்ரேட், ஈரப்பதம், புரதம், வாலடைல் எண்ணெய், கொழுப்பு, நார்ப்பொருள், மினரல், ஹைட்ரோகுளோரிக் அமிலச் சாம்பல்கள், கால்சியம், பாஸ்பரஸ், தயமின், ரிபோ பிளேவின், நயாசின், வைட்டமின் சி மற்றும் ஏ போன்றவை உள்ளன.

கிராம்பின் மொட்டு, இலை,தண்டு போன்றவற்றிலிருந்து எண்ணெய் எடுக்கப்படுகிறது. நாம் அன்றாடம் பயன்படுத்தும் பற்பசைகளில் கிராம்பு சேர்க்கப்படுகிறது. இதிலிருக்கும் சுறுசுறு தன்மையானது வாய்க்கு புத்துணர்வைக் கொடுக்கிறது. இரத்தத்தை நீர்த்துப் போகச்செய்யும், இரத்தத்திலுள்ள கொழுப்பைக் குறைக்கும்.

வாயில் ஏற்படும் துர்நாற்றத்தைப் போக்க உதவும். உடலைப் பருமனடையச் செய்யவும், வளர்ச்சிதை மாற்றப்பணிகளுக்கும், சூட்டைச் சமப்படுத்தவும், இரத்த ஓட்டத்தை முறைப்படுத்தவும் உதவும். கிராம்புப் பொடியை வறுத்து அரை கிராம் தேனில் குழைத்து சாப்பிட்டால் வாந்தி நிற்கும்.

கிராம்பில் உள்ள விறைக்கப் பண்ணும் ஒரு பொருள் வயிற்றிலுள்ள சில உறுப்புகளை விரைப்படையச் செய்து வாந்தியைத் தடுக்கிறது. நான்கு கிராம் கிராம்பை மூன்று லிட்டர் தண்ணீரில் போட்டு அரை பங்காக சுண்டும் அளவிற்கு கொதிக்க வைத்துப் பருகினால் காலரா குணமடையும்.

சிறிது சமையல் உப்புடன் கிராம்பை சப்பிச் சாப்பிட்டால் தொண்டை எரிச்சல், கரகரப்பு நீங்கி தொண்டை சரியாகும். தொண்டை அடைப்பால் ஏற்படும் எரிச்சலைத் தவிர்க்க, சுட்ட கிராம்பு மிகச் சிறந்தது.

கிராம்பு எண்ணெய் மூன்று துளியுடன் தேன் மற்றும் வெள்ளைப் பூண்டுச் சாறு சேர்த்து படுக்கைக்குப் போகும் முன்பு சாப்பிட ஆஸ்துமாவால் ஏற்படும் சுவாசக் குழல் அழற்சி சரியாகும்.

முப்பது மில்லி நீரில் ஆறு கிராம்புகளைப் போட்டு கொதிக்க வைத்து அந்தக் கசாயத்தில் தேன் கலந்து குடித்தால் ஆஸ்துமா கட்டுப்படும். கிராம்புப் பொடியை பற்பொடியுடன் கலந்து பயன்படுத்தி வர, வாய் நாற்றம், ஈறு வீக்கம், பல்வலி ஆகியவை குணமாகும்.

கிராம்பு எண்ணெயை பாதிக்கப்பட்ட ஈறுகளில் தடவிவர குணம் கிடைக்கும். 3-5 துளி நல்லெண்ணெயில் ஒரு கிராம்பை சூடு காட்டி அந்த எண்ணெயை வலியுள்ள காதில் இட்டால் சுகம் கிடைக்கும். தசைப்பிடிப்புள்ள இடத்தில் கிராம்பு எண்ணெயைத் தடவி வர குணம் கிடைக்கும்.

கிராம்பு மற்றும் உப்பை பசும்பாலில் அரைத்து அந்தப் பசையைத் தடவினால் தலைவலி பறந்துவிடும். தலையிலுள்ள நீரை உப்பு உறிஞ்சி எடுப்பதால் தலைபாரம் குறைந்து குணம் கிடைக்கிறது.

கண் இமைகளில் ஏற்படக்கூடிய அழற்சிகளை போக்க கிராம்பை நீரில் உரசி அந்த நீரைப் பயன்படுத்தினால் குணம் கிடைக்கும். சமையலுக்கும், கறிகளுக்குச் சுவையூட்டவும், கறி மசாலா வகைகள் தயாரிக்கவும் கிராம்பு முக்கியம். வாசனைத் தயாரிப்பு, சோப்புத் தயாரிப்பிலும் இது பயன்படுகிறது.

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எலும்புகளை பலப்படுத்தும் கொய்யா

எலும்புகளை பலப்படுத்தும் கொய்யா

கொய்யாவின் சுவையை அறியாதவர்கள் யாரும் இருக்க முடியாது. மிகக் குறைந்த விலையில் கிடைக்கும் கொய்யா, அதிக சத்துகளைக் கொண்டதாகத் திகழ்கிறது. கொய்யா கோடைக் காலத்தில்தான் அதிகமாக விளையும். தற்போது உயிரித் தொழில்நுட்ப முறையில் ஆண்டு முழுவதும் உற்பத்தி செய்யப்பட்டு விற்பனைக்கு வருகிறது.

கொய்யாவில் அதிகளவு வைட்டமின் மற்றும் தாதுக்கள் நிறைந்திருக்கின்றன. குறிப்பாக, நெல்லிக்கு அடுத்து அதிக வைட்டமின் 'சி' சத்து உள்ள பழம் கொய்யாதான். கொய்யாவின் பிற மருத்துவ குணங்கள்...

நோயின் ஆரம்பமே மலச்சிக்கல் தான். அனைத்து நோய்களின் தாக்கமும் மலச்சிக்கலில் இருந்து தான் தொடங்கும். நன்கு கனிந்த கொய்யாப் பழத்தை இரவு உணவுக்குப் பின் சாப்பிட்டுவந்தால் மலச்சிக்கல் நீங்கும். குடலின் செரிமான சக்தி அதிகரிக்கும். தற்போதைய உணவுகளில் அதிகம் வேதிப்பொருட்கள் கலந்திருப்பதால் அவை அமிலத்தை உண்டாக்கி வயிற்றுப்புண்ணை ஏற்படுத்துகின்றன.

இதைப் போக்க, உணவுக்குப் பின் கொய்யாப்பழம் சாப்பிடுவது மிகவும் நல்லது. மூலநோய் பாதிப்பு உள்ளவர்கள் கொய்யாப் பழத்தை தொடர்ந்து சாப்பிட்டுவந்தால் மூல நோய் தீர்ந்துவிடும். கொய்யா கோடைக் காலத்தில்தான் அதிகமாக விளையும்.

தற்போது உயிரித் தொழில்நுட்ப முறை தற்போதைய உணவுகளில் அதிகம் வேதிப்பொருட்கள் கலந்திருப்பதால் அவை அமிலத்தை உண்டாக்கி வயிற்றுப்புண்ணை ஏற்படுத்துகின்றன. இதைப் போக்க, உணவுக்குப் பின் கொய்யாப் உடலின் சேமிப்புக் கிடங்கான கல்லீரல் பாதிக்கப்பட்டால் உடலின் பித்தத் தன்மை மாறுபடும். இதனால் உடல்நல பாதிப்பும் ஏற்படும்.

இதைத் தவிர்த்து, கல்லீரலைப் பலப்படுத்த அடிக்கடி கொய்யாப்பழத்தை உண்பது நல்லது. சர்க்கரை நோய் ஏற்பட்டாலே, அதைச் சாப்பிடக்கூடாது, இதைச் சாப்பிடக் கூடாது என்று அநேக கட்டுப்பாடுகளை விதிப்பார்கள். ஆனால் நீரிழிவு நோயாளிக்கு ஏற்படும் பாதிப்புகளைக் குறைக்க கொய்யாப்பழம் ஏற்றது.

ரத்தத்தில் சர்க்கரையின் அளவைக் கட்டுப்படுத்தும் தன்மையும் இதற்கு உண்டு. ரத்தத்தில் இரும்புச் சத்து குறையும்போது ரத்தசோகை ஏற்படுகிறது. இந்தியக் குழந்தைகளில், அதுவும் பெண் குழந்தைகளில் 63.8 சதவீதம் பேர் ரத்த சோகையால் பாதிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளனர் என்று உலக சுகாதார அமைப்பு தெரிவிக்கிறது.

இக்குறையை பழங்களும், கீரைகளும் நிவர்த்தி செய்யும். குறிப்பாக கொய்யாப்பழம், ரத்த சோகையை மாற்றும் தன்மை கொண்டது. குழந்தைகளின் வளர்ச்சிக்குத் தேவையான வைட்டமின் 'சி' சத்து கொய்யாப் பழத்தில் அதிகம் உள்ளது. குழந்தைகளுக்கு அளவோடு கொய்யாப் பழத்தைக் கொடுத்துவந்தால் அவர்களின் எலும்புகள் பலப்படும். பற்கள் பலமடையும்.

அறிவுத்திறன் அதிகரிக்கும். சொறி, சிரங்கு போன்ற சரும நோய்களைக் குணப்படுத்தும். நரம்புகளைப் பலப்படுத்தி, உடல் உஷ்ணத்தைக் குறைக்கும். அதிக ரத்த அழுத்தம், அதிக கொழுப்பைக் குறைக்கும் தன்மை கொய்யாவுக்கு உண்டு. தினமும் இரண்டு கொய்யாப்பழம் உண்டு வந்தால் கொலஸ்ட்ரால் குறையும். இதயப் படபடப்பையும் கொய்யா போக்கும்.


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