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Why brown rice is healthier than white

Why brown rice is healthier than white



Brown rice doesn't taste as good but is nutritionally superior to white rice

There has been constant debate over white rice versus brown rice for decades. Although white rice seems to be a favourable choice for the majority of people for its appetising taste and appearance, brown rice wins hands-down when it comes to health benefits.

Says holistic health guru Mickey Mehta, "Brown rice is healthier since the refining process only removes the hull of the rice kernel, leaving its nutrition intact. On the other hand, the milling and polishing used to make rice white, strips off its essential nutrients and vitamins."

Technically speaking...
A cup of brown unpolished rice contains 88 per cent of manganese, 27.3 per cent of selenium, 20.9 per cent of magnesium, 18.7 per cent of tryptophan and only 12 per cent calories. The conversion of rice from brown to white destroys about 60 per cent of iron, 80 per cent of vitamin B1, 67 per cent of vitamin B3, 90 per cent of vitamin B6, 60 per cent of iron and almost half the phosphorous, manganese and dietary fibre naturally present in the rice.

Nutritious and wholesome
Packed with natural oils, brown rice is extremely heart-friendly. Due to its fibrous concentration, brown rice facilitates healthy bowel movement and promotes weight-loss.

A cup of brown rice fulfils about 80 per cent of the daily requirement of manganese in the body. Manganese helps in the formation of healthy cholesterol. Brown rice improves metabolism and keeps you feeling fuller for a long time.

Replacing white rice with brown rice in your diet can help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Says Mickey Mehta, "Like wheat, brown rice is also a type of whole-grain. Organically grown wild brown rice is the best as it is packed with all the essential nutrients and vitamins."

Why brown rice is healthier than white - The Times of India

 

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புற்று நோய் அபாயத்தை தடுக்கும் கறிவேப்ப&

புற்று நோய் அபாயத்தை தடுக்கும் கறிவேப்பிலை

உணவின் வாசனையை அதிகரிக்கத்தான் கறிவேப்பிலை பயன்படுகிறது என்று பலர் கருதுகின்றனர்.

இதனால் தான் சாப்பிடும்போது உணவில் கிடக்கும் கறிவேப்பிலையை எடுத்து கீழே போட்டு விடுகிறார்கள். ஆனால் இனிமேல் இப்படிச் செய்யாதீர்கள். ஏனெனில் கறிவேப்பிலையில் பல்வேறு மருத்துவ குணங்கள் இருப்பதாக சமீபத்திய ஆய்வுகள் மூலம் தெரிய வந்துள்ளது.




கறிவேப்பிலையின் தாவரப்பெயர் முரையா கோய்னிஜா. இது ருட்டேசி என்ற தாவரக் குடும்பத்தை சேர்ந்தது. கறிவேப்பிலையில் வைட்டமின் ஏ, பி, சி, கால்சியம் போன்றவைகள் உள்ளன. மேலும் கறிவேப்பிலையில் கோயினிஜாக், குளுகோசைட், ஒலியோரெசின், ஆஸ்பர்ஜான் சொரின், ஆஸ்பார்டிக் அமிலம், அயாமைன், புரோலைன் போன்ற அமினோ அமிலங்கள் உள்ளது. இவைகள் தான் கறிவேப்பிலைக்கு இனிய மணத்தை தருகிறது. பல மருத்துவ குணங்களையும் வெளிப்படுத்துகிறது.


இந்திய சமையலில் வாசனைக்கு சேர்க்கப்படும் மசாலா அயிட்டமான கறிவேப்பிலை புற்றுநோயை ஆரம்பித்திலேயே கொல்லும் ஆற்றல் உடையது என்பதை அண்மையில் ஆஸ்திரேலிய உணவியல் அறிஞர்கள் கண்டறிந்துள்ளனர்.


நியூட்ரிசன் சைன்டிஸ்ட் ஆப் சிசைய்ரோ என்பது ஆஸ்திரேலியாவின் மிகப்பெரிய மருத்துவ ஆராய்ச்சி நிறுவனம். மசாலாப் பொருட்கள் நல்ல வாசனை உடையது மட்டுமல்ல அது பல மருத்துவ குணங்களை கொண்டது என்பதை அந்நிறுவனம் கண்டறிந்துள்ளது.


இந்நிறுவன தலைமை ஆராய்ச்சியாளர் லனேகோபியாக் கறிவேப்பிலை சிறந்த ஆண்டி ஆக்ஸிடென்டாக இயங்குகிறது என்கிறார். இது புற்றுநோய், இதய நோய்களை குறைக்கும் ஆற்றல் கொண்டது. மேலும் கறிவேப்பிலையால் ஞாபக சக்தி எளிதில் கிடைக்கிறது என்கிறார் இவர்.


கறிவேப்பிலையிலிருந்து எண்ணை எடுத்து அதை நுரையீரல், இருதயம், கண்நோய்களுக்கு தலைக்கு தேய்க்கும் எண்ணையாக பயன்படுத்தலாம் என இங்கிலாந்தில் உள்ள வேளாண் மருத்துவ ஆராய்ச்சி நிலையம் தெரிவித்துள்ளது.


சாதாரணமாக 100 கிராம் கறிவேப்பிலையை அரைத்து சாற்றை எடுத்து 100 கிராம் தேங்காய் எண்ணையில் கலந்து இதமான சூட்டில் ஈரப்பதம் நீங்கும் வரை காய்ச்சி தினசரி தலைக்கு தேய்த்து வந்தால் உடல் உஷ்ணம் மங்கும். பரம்பரை நரை வராது. கண்பார்வை குறைவு ஏற்படாது. கறிவேப்பிலையை அரைத்து சாப்பிட்டால் நுரையீரல், இருதய சம்பந்தப்பட்ட ரத்த சம்பந்தப்பட்ட நோய்கள் வருவது குறையும் என்கிறது இந்நிறுவனம்.


திருவனந்தபுரத்திலுள்ள கேரளா யூனிவர் சிட்டியில் கறிவேப்பிலையையும், கடுகையும் தாளிக்க பயன்படுத்தினால் அதனால் நன்மை உண்டா? என்பது பற்றி ஆராய்ந்தார்கள் மருத்துவ குழுவினர். அதில் கறிவேப்பிலையும், கடுகும் சேர்ந்து நமது திசுக்களை அழிவிலிருந்து பாதுகாக்கிறது என்பது தெரிய வந்தது. மேலும் பிரிரேடிக்கல்ஸ் உருவாவதையும் தடுக்கிறது. பிரிரேடிக்கல்ஸ் உருவாவதால்தான் டி.என்.ஏ. பாதிக்கிறது. செல்களிலுள்ள புரோட்டின் அழிகிறது. விளைவு கேன்சர், வாதநோய்கள் தோன்றுகின்றன. தாளிதம் செய்யும்போது நாம் பயன்படுத்தும் கறிவேப்பிலையும், கடுகும் பிரிரேடிக்கல்ஸ் உருவாவதை தடுப்பதாக ஆய்வில் கண்டறிந்துள்ளனர்.


இதுதவிர நீரிழிவு நோயாளிகள் காலையில் 10 கறிவேப்பிலை இலையையும், மாலையில் 10 இலையையும் பறித்த உடனேயே வாயில் போட்டு மென்று சாற்றை விழுங்கி வந்தால் மாத்திரை சாப்பிடும் அளவை பாதியாக குறைத்து விடலாம் என்கிறார்கள் மருத்துவர்கள்.


தினசரி வெறும் வயிற்றில் கறிவேப்பிலை இலையை 3 மாதங்கள் சாப்பிட்டு வந்தால் நீரிழிவால் உடல் கனமாவது குறைக்கப்படும். சிறுநீரில் சர்க்கரை வெளியேறுவதும் முற்றிலும் தடை செய்யப்படும். கறிவேப்பிலை ரத்தத்தில் இருக்கும் கொழுப்பை குறைக்கவும், அறிவை பெருக்கவும் உதவுகிறது. கறிவேப்பிலையை பச்சையாகவே மென்று தின்றால் குரல் இனிமையாகும். சளியும் குறையும் என்கிறார்கள் மருத்துவர்கள்.


இந்தியன் கவுன்சில் ஆப் மெடிகல் தினமும் 170 கிராம் காய்கறிகளை சாப்பிட சிபாரிசு செய்கிறது. 75 - 125 கிராம் கீரைகளையும் சாப்பிட சிபாரிசு செய்கிறது. 170 கிராம் காய்கறிகளை சாப்பிட முக்கியமான 10 காய்கறிகளையும் குறிப்பிடுகிறது. அதில் ஒன்று கறிவேப்பிலை என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.



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How To Cure Cracked Heels – The Natural Way

How To Cure Cracked Heels – The Natural Way

Cracked heels are a sign of lack of attention to foot care rather than just over exposure or lack of moisturizing. Read on to see how to get your heels in tip top condition for the summer.



As we expose our feet after a winter wrapped away they often look neglected and the most common problem is often unsightly cracked heels. This is not a harmful to our health except when the fissures or cracks are deep, when they tend to become painful and the skin begins to bleed. This could lead to infection and need monitoring especially for those already suffering from chronic ailments such as diabetes or who have a depleted immune system due to age or illness which may slow down the treatment of cracked heels.
Many cracked heel repair creams that are available in the market today contain a range of chemicals that can aggravate your skin and increase discomfort.

So here are some popular and effective natural remedies to try at home:


• Soak your feet in a bowl of warm water for 10 minutes. Dry thoroughly and then apply vegetable oil to the cracked areas of the feet. Wear a pair of thick socks – this treatment can be supercharged by leaving it on overnight. The socks will trap your body heat which will increase the effectiveness of the mixture as more of it will be absorbed by your skin. Within a few days your dry cracked areas will be nourished.

• Apply the pulp of a ripe banana on the affected area of the heel. Leave it on for 10 minutes and rinse it clean. This is a simple dry cracked heels home remedy and it can be used on a daily basis to prevent and treat dry and cracked heels. Try mixing half an avocado or the flesh of half a coconut in a blender along with the banana to form a thick and creamy paste. Avocados and coconuts are rich in several essential oils and fat soluble vitamins. This nutrient rich paste will help to provide your skin with the vitamins and oils it requires to stay soft and well moisturized. This paste can be used as an effective treatment as well as a preventative measure.

• Soak the feet in lemon juice for about 10minutes. Lemon juice is a mild natural acid and helps to dissolve dead and dry skin. It is best to soak your feet in a lemon juice solution and then lightly scrub it with a loofa or soft foot brush to gently exfoliate the top layers of dead skin that cause dry cracked heels.

• Using a mixture of glycerin and rosewater will soothe and cure cracked heels.

• In severe cases it has been found that if you melt paraffin wax and mix it well with little mustard oil it can be highly effective. Apply on the cracked patches and leave on over night, again using socks if you wish. Rinse it off well in the morning. If this is done every day for maybe ten days then even the most stubborn heels can be transformed.

• Exfoliation is key in foot and heel maintenance. A homemade scrub can be made using honey, apple cider vinegar and ground rice flour. If cases where the cracks are very deep, it helps to add a spoon of olive oil or sweet almond oil to the paste. First soak your feet for 20 minutes in warm water and then gently massage them with this paste. The vinegar will help to dissolve the thickened layers of built up dead skin whilst the rice flour will gently exfoliate the top layer of dead skin. The honey and olive oil will act as natural moisturizers and will help to keep the skin on your feet soft and moisturized and this will prevent further cracking.

• For future foot maintenance try making your own ultra-moisturizing heel cream to keep your feet stay smooth. Add a few drops of lavender oil or lemon oil to a spoon of olive oil in a small bottle. Add an equal amount of water and shake. The oil/water mix will form a milky solution. Apply regularly to your feet but always shake well before use.

• Eating a diet which is rich in iron, zinc, calcium and omega 3 fats will help to maintain healthy skin renewal and avoid deficiencies which can aggravate such conditions as cracked heels.

There are many other great natural remedies so there is no excuse not to have silky soft and smooth heels from now on.


How To Cure Cracked Heels - The Natural Way

 

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7 foods that help halt diabetes and initiate self-healing


7 foods that help halt diabetes and initiate self-healing







Diabetes mellitus, according to the Mayo Clinic’s disease definition page (1) is a group of diseases that all affect how your body processes the sugars that come from you diet. Commonly referred to as glucose, the sugar in your blood literally feeds all of your cells. Blood sugar is your body’s energy source, and without it, even your brain cells starve. The sugar in your blood does not just come from sugary foods. Your body processes sugar naturally from carbohydrates of all kinds, including grains, vegetables and fruits.


When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, it means that their body is no longer processing sugars properly. Their blood levels of glucose have become unnaturally — even dangerously — high. High levels of blood sugar, if left untreated, can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, blindness, ulcers, infections, gangrene and even premature death.


Diabetes is becoming epidemic

If you have been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you are not alone. According to the Harvard School of Public Health’s online magazine The Nutrition Source (2), 24 million people in the United States have this serious condition, and as many as 6 million of those don’t even know they have it. And, if the rate of new cases continues at the present pace, by the year 2050, 48 million Americans will have diabetes. Furthermore, the magazines states, diabetes is already the leading cause of blindness and kidney failure among adults.


Standard medical treatment

Insulin, at the time of its discovery, was considered a wonder drug. So little was known about diabetes at the time, and people were dying from the disease. But, as with many medications, even as insulin saved lives, it brought its own bag of side effects, some of them as life threatening as the disease itself.


Is there another option?

Wouldn’t it be better if the ravages of high blood sugar levels could be addressed as a part of overall good health, rather than simply as an illness in need of drug treatment? Recent studies have revealed that many foods have blood sugar-stabilizing effects. Here are seven of them:

Cinnamon - We all recognize this happy, holiday spice, but did you know that cinnamon can regulate blood sugar in people with diabetes? A study published by the American Diabetes Association’s journal, Diabetes Care (3), showed that, after 40 days of use, cinnamon lowered blood sugar levels in the test participants by as much as 26 percent.


Fenugreek seeds – Fenugreek is a tangy spice that some people say tastes a bit like licorice. Toasted and added to salads or cereal, or taken in powdered form, fenugreek can lower blood glucose levels. Fenugreek is also a blood thinner, so care should be taken if you also use blood-thinning medications like warfarin or aspirin.


Ginseng - American ginseng, as reported in the eCAM-published study “Ginseng on Hyperglycemia: Effects and Mechanisms,” (4) can lower both fasting and post-meal blood glucose levels. How ginseng works is not completely clear, but early studies suggest that the herb increases insulin production and slows the death of pancreatic beta-cells. The ginseng root can be taken as a supplement, or it can be added to the diet as tea. Also a blood thinner, ginseng should be taken with care by people on blood-thinning medications or those with autoimmune disease.


Broccoli – Chromium has been shown to help stabilize blood sugar, and with a single serving of broccoli packing, according to the World’s Healthiest Foods (5), 53 percent of the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) of chromium, it’s one of the best natural sources. Broccoli is also high in fiber, which makes it a win-win for people trying to reverse diabetes.


Oatmeal – Fiber is high on the list of natural blood-glucose stabilizing substances, and whole oats pack 16 grams of fiber into a single cup. Oats are also high in magnesium. A dry quarter of a cup has over 17 percent of the DRI.


Peanuts – Peanuts and peanut butter have been proven to lower blood sugar levels. Stabilizing your blood sugar protects the pancreas from being overworked and also staves off hunger. Other nuts have the same effect, but peanuts are easy to add to your diet. Toss some over your cereal in the morning or have a PB&J on whole wheat for lunch.

Sources:

1) Mayo Clinic - Mayo Clinic
2) Home | Harvard School of Public Health
3) Diabetes Care
4) Science.NaturalNews.com - Conduct powerful scientific research in mere seconds for your book, blog, website article or news report.
5) The World's Healthiest Foods


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Lemon & Baking Soda Shown To Be Powerful Healing Combination

Lemon & Baking Soda Shown To Be Powerful Healing Combination

In an age where cancer rates are rising incredibly fast, the need for alternative treatments is becoming even more prominent. Research is being put into a number of different avenues with one supporting Dr. Marty Pagel, PhD, from the University of Arizona Cancer Center, who will test the effects of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) on breast cancer patients. He is receiving a $ 2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to find to perform the study.

An important note to understand right off the top- any treatment for cancer will react differently in various patients and also to various types of cancers. Traditional methods can work well on some cancers and terribly on others. The same can be said for various natural cures. On top of this fact, the state of the human body receiving treatment with either method also plays a big role. Do they have access to clean organic food? Clean water? Do they believe and feel they can overcome their disease? These are all important factors with any treatment.

A number of studies in the past have shown interesting in vivo results surrounding the use of sodium bi-carbonate on cancer tumors. While research is not fully complete on the matter, early results are already showing some powerful effects of tumor metastasis. This of course encourages funding for further research as early signs are looking good.

Dr. Robert J. Gillies and his colleagues have already demonstrated the effectiveness of baking soda in alkalinizing the area around tumors in mice. The same researchers found that bicarbonate increases tumor pH and also inhibits spontaneous metastases in mice with breast cancer.

Lemon has shown to contain anti-carcinogenic properties as it contains limonoides which are phytochemicals found in a number of citrus fruits.

Lemon also has been shown to have strong anti-microbial effects which has been tested in research exploring the idea that cancer is very much like a fungus within the body. [2] When treating cancer as a fungus, various methods can be used and some have found that lemon and bicarbonate can help fight the fungus causing various types of cancer.

Lemons are also effective in helping the body detoxify. They are rich in vitamin C and help your body neutralize cell-damaging free radicals. Limonene, a substance found in lemons also helps to stimulate lymph flow which is important in removing carcinogens from the body. A weak or under performing lymph system is a big part of disease promotion.

Lemon is also used to help balance Ph. They are taken together as it is believed that lemon is one of the safest ways to introduce high alkaline substances into the system. These methods of treatment are able to approach carcinogenic cells and destroy them without destroying healthy cells. This is another key factor as chemotherapy destroys all cells which includes the healthy ones.

Together lemon and baking soda help to fight cancerous cells or diseases in the body while helping to increase the body’s ability to clean itself up of what may be causing the diseases in the first place. Having lemon as a part of your diet is certainly healthy and taking this combination as a detox can also be helpful even if you don’t have an illness.

One method I have found for introducing this into your body as a drink is to mix 1/2 a teaspoon of baking soda into 250ml of water with about 1 half of a lemon. Please check into more recipes that might work for you. I have personally taken this mixture if I ever had stomach issues or was feeling like I might be getting sick. It has been very successful each time I’ve used it. Of course, always do your own research and check with a health professional if you wish.

Source:

1. Biochemistry of Citrus Limonoids and Their Anticarcinogenic Activity - Food Phytochemicals for Cancer Prevention I - ACS Symposium Series (ACS Publications)

2. Researchers examined human DNA from a variety of tissues and organs to identify and quantify aflatoxin DNA-adducts. Such adducts are considered to be proof of the mycotoxin’s presence in a particular tissue. Their finding? “Tumor tissues had higher aflatoxin-adduct levels than did normal tissue from the same individual.”


3. Bicarbonate increases tumor pH and inhibits spont... [Cancer Res. 2009] - PubMed - NCBI
Baking Soda Cancer Studies and pH Medicine | Dr. Sircus
Baking soda might have potential against cancer



Lemon & Baking Soda Shown To Be Powerful Healing Combination | Collective-Evolution

 

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Early Detection of Diabetes and How to Reverse

Early Detection of Diabetes and How to Reverse

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Diabetes is one of the most prevalent new epidemics in the world, and one of the fastest growing diseases. One of the main reasons for this is the unhealthy lifestyle and habits that are forming by modern living.


It is of immense importance that everyone is aware of the signs of type II diabetes, because the best way to avoid the disease is to make an early detection and engage in actions that will prevent the diabetes from developing.


The general term for these signs is 'pre-diabetes'. The blood sugar levels are not yet on a full blown diabetes level, and can still be reversed.


So first, know the symptoms:


* Feeling thirsty even after drinking a lot


* Feeling weak even after resting for a sufficient amount of hours.


* Urinating more frequently, especially at night.


* Gaining weight despite no change in diet and even with
exercising.


* Feeling hungry again minutes after eating.


* Skin infections take a very long time to heal.


* Blurred night vision.

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Tests that help in early detection:


If you recognize in yourself two or more of these symptoms, then it is crucial that you have yourself tested to see if you are indeed on the path to diabetes. There are basically 2 tests you can take:

1. Fasting Plasma Glucose Test:


This test requires you to fast for about 8-10 hours. It would be best to give your blood sample in the early morning before breakfast. This test checks your how well your body maintains glucose levels and interacts with it. If your results show that your blood glucose levels are between 100-125 ml/dl, then you are either pre-diabetic or already suffering from early diabetes. If they blood sugar levels are less than 100 ml/dl, then you are safe from the disease.

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2. Oral Glucose Test

Two hours after your breakfast or lunch, the lab technician will take a blood sample. If the test results show your blood sugar level between 140-199 ml/dl, then you are pre-diabetic. If it is less than 140 - you are free from it.

Don't panic if your test results reveal that you are a pre-diabetic, there are still ways to reverse the process.


How to Reverse the Symptoms of Diabetes:

Many will suggest you start taking medication to solve your pre-diabetes problem. While these medications will lower your blood-sugar levels, they are not a long term solution. A long term reversal of the symptoms requires:


1. Daily exercise:


If you have pre-diabetic symptoms, it's crucial that you start exercising every day. This will help your muscles to become less dependant on insulin, and will help maintain your blood sugar level. Put aside 30-45 minutes a day for exercise.


2. Watch you carb consumption.


To reverse the symptoms, cut down on your simple carbs, as the body will break them down to fats and energy that will be converted to fat. You need complex carbs like multi-grain bread, wheat bread, brown pasta, brown rice and boiled potatos. Exclude white bread, candy, chocolate, pasta, rice, cookies and cakes from your daily consumption.

3. Drink LOTS of water.


I can't stress this enough - stay hydrated. You need to drink 8-10 glasses of water a day to wash the toxins from your body through urination.


4. Change to a high fiber diet


Fiber doesn't only bring down your blood sugar levels but will also help you lose weight. A high fiber diet with plenty of water will make you feel full without raising your blood sugar levels. Legumes, raw fruit and vegetables have a high amount of fiber in them.


5. Don't Let Stress Get to You.


This may be the hardest one. You must avoid high stress levels if you wish to reverse your diabetes symptoms. Practice yoga, try meditating and get plenty of sleep.

These are the natural ways to fight early diabetes, and have no side effects. So make sure you stick to a healthy diet, daily exercise and watch what you eat to keep diabetes away
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Medical: Heart Burn - Symptoms & Treatment

Medical: Heart Burn - Symptoms & Treatment





What is heartburn?


Despite its name, heartburn doesn't affect the heart. Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour or bitter taste in the throat and mouth. It usually occurs after eating a big meal or while lying down. The feeling can last for a few minutes or a few hours.


What causes heartburn


When you eat, food passes from your mouth down a tube (about 10 inches long in most people) called the esophagus. To enter the stomach, the food must pass through an opening between the esophagus and stomach. This opening acts like a gate to allow food to pass into the stomach.

Usually, this opening closes as soon as food passes through. But if it doesn't close all the way, acid from your stomach can get through the opening and into your esophagus. This is called reflux. Stomach acid can irritate the esophagus and cause heartburn.

Hiatal hernia can also cause heartburn. Hiatal hernia is a condition in which part of the stomach is pushed up through the diaphragm (the muscle wall between the stomach and chest) and into the chest. Sometimes this causes heartburn.


What factors add to heartburn?


Many things can make heartburn worse. Heartburn is most common after overeating, when bending over or when lying down. Pregnancy, stress and certain foods can also make heartburn worse. The box below lists other things that can aggravate heartburn symptoms.



Things that can make heartburn worse

• Cigarette smoking
• Coffee (both regular and decaffeinated) and other drinks that contain caffeine
• Alcohol
• Carbonated drinks
• Citrus fruits
• Tomato products
• Chocolate, mints or peppermints
• Fatty foods or spicy foods (such as pizza, chili and curry)
• Onions
• Lying down too soon after eating
• Being overweight or obese
• Aspirin or ibuprofen (one brand name: Motrin)
• Certain medicines (such as sedatives and some medicines for high blood pressure)

Can heartburn be serious?


If you only have heartburn now and then, it's probably not serious. However, if you have heartburn frequently, it can lead to esophagitis (an inflamed lining of the esophagus). If esophagitis becomes severe, your esophagus might narrow and you might have bleeding or trouble swallowing.

If you get more than occasional heartburn, it may be a symptom of acid reflux disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), an inflamed stomach lining (gastritis), hiatal hernia or peptic ulcer.


What can I do to feel better?


You might be able to avoid heartburn by making some changes in your lifestyle. The box below lists some tips on how to prevent heartburn.



Tips on preventing heartburn

• Try to eat at least 2 to 3 hours before lying down. If you take naps, try sleeping in a chair.
• If you smoke, quit.
• Lose weight if you're overweight.
• Don't overeat.
• Eat high-protein, low-fat meals.
• Avoid tight clothes and tight belts.
• Avoid foods and other things that give you heartburn.

What if my symptoms get worse?


If lifestyle changes and antacids don't help your symptoms, talk with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to take prescription medicine or schedule you for some tests.

Tests might include X-rays to check for ulcers, a pH test to check for acid in the esophagus, or an endoscopy to check for other conditions. During an endoscopy, your doctor looks into your stomach through a long, thin tube which is inserted down your esophagus. Your doctor may also check for H. pylori, bacteria that can cause ulcers.


What about medicines for heartburn?


Several kinds of medicine can be used to treat heartburn. Antacids neutralize the acid that your stomach makes. For most people, antacids that you can get without a prescription (over-the-counter) give fast, short-term relief. However, if you use antacids too much, they can cause diarrhea or constipation. Look for antacids that contain both magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide. (One causes constipation while the other causes diarrhea so they counteract each other.) Some brands of antacids include Maalox, Mylanta and Riopan. Follow the directions on the package.

H2 blockers (some brand names: Pepcid, Tagamet, Zantac) reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. Several are available without a prescription.

Other medicines, such as omeprazole (brand name: Prilosec) and lansoprazole (brand name: Prevacid), also reduce how much acid the stomach makes. Metoclopramide (brand name: Reglan) reduces acid reflux. To find out what medicine is right for you, talk with your doctor.


Is heartburn associated with heart attacks?


No. But sometimes pain in the chest may be mistaken for heartburn when it's really a sign of heart disease. If you have any of the symptoms in the box below, call your doctor.



Call your doctor if:

• You have trouble swallowing or pain when swallowing.
• You're vomiting blood.
• Your stools are bloody or black.
• You're short of breath.
• You're dizzy or lightheaded.
• You have pain going into your neck and shoulder.
• You break out in a sweat when you have pain in your chest.
• You have heartburn often (more than 3 times a week) for more than 2 weeks.

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This Juice Fights Almost All Allergies!


This Juice Fights Almost All Allergies!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-sized carrot
• 2 large oranges
• 1/2 medium-sized cucumber
• 5-10 fresh mint leaves
• fresh ginger (1.5cm)

Preparation:

1. Peel and wash well the fruit.
2. Cut carrot and cucumber in pieces, and separate oranges in quarters.
3. Place the ingredients in a juicer following this order, and add the mint leaves between the fruits and vegetables.
4. Store the drink in a fridge and drink it before having your meals.




Miracle In A Glass: This Juice Fights Almost All Allergies!Healthy Food House

 

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Is Hot Chocolate is Healthy for Our Brain?


Is Hot Chocolate is Healthy for Our Brain?

A new study conducted by Harvard University found that drinking just two cups of hot chocolate a day for 30 days brought about better blood circulation in the brain and higher scores at memory and cognitive test for mature people. Researchers found that memory and blood flow to the brain have a 'neurological and vascular connection".


"We are learning more and more about the blood flow to the brain and its influence on cognitive thinking skills," says Dr. Sorond Farzaneh, of the Medical faculty. "When different areas in the brain need more energy to complete tasks, they need more blood. This relationship plays a very important role in various diseases and symptoms like Alzheimer's.


The study was publish in the 'Neurology' journal and included about 60 people of ages 65 and up. Out of these, 18 had bad blood flow. Half of the participants drank hot cocoa rich with antioxidants, while the other half drank hot chocolate that is not particularly rich in antioxidants. However, after a month (in which the participants were not allowed to consume chocolate), those with bad blood flow experienced an 8.3% improvement in their blood flow (a big number when we're talking about health), with both types of coco having the same effect.




"From a medical standpoint," wrote the researchers, "the effect of hot chocolate on the blood vessels doesn't seem to be connected to antioxidants."


Now, of course hot chocolate is not the only food to give your brain a push, but it's always good to add something sweet to the menu that actually helps!

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Turmeric Repairs Damaged Liver Tissues, Promotes Overall Liver Health


Turmeric Repairs Damaged Liver Tissues, Promotes Overall Liver Health

by Elizabeth Renter,

Turmeric, it gives curries their smoky, pungent taste and gorgeous yellow hue. But this root is far more than just tasty—it’s one of the most valuable plant-based medicines in existence. Research has connected turmeric to a variety of wonderful benefits, including and especially the promotion of liver health.

The Role of Turmeric in Restoring the Liver

According to a new study in the Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand, scientists there have found that the livers of diabetic rats were repaired and even regenerated with the help of this yellow power-root.


Severe diabetics often suffer liver damage and disease as they progress. But, research indicates turmeric may be able to help.
“Fascinatingly, liver microvasculature in curcumin treated group developed into regenerate and repair into healthy and normal characteristics.” They concluded: “These results optimistically demonstrated the potential use of curcumin as a novel therapeutic agent in liver pathology of diabetic rats.”


What is it about turmeric that makes it so great? It’s the compound known as curcumin. And curcumin has long been connected to liver health. Numerous studies have linked it to effectively combating liver cancer and improving liver fibroids. What’s more, turmeric can uniquely assist the enzymes that are responsible for flushing out known dietary carcinogens. The result is enhanced protection against liver damage, and even regeneration of affected liver cells. Turmeric is also notably responsible for improving the health of the gallbladder as well.


In relation to diabetes, there are countless studies, as shown in this chart from GreenMedInfo.com, that link curcumin and the treatment of diabetes-related problems. This includes the benefits of turmeric related to liver disease, kidney function, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, bone density, diabetes prevention, and diabetic neuropathies.


The list of benefits doesn’t stop there—turmeric has also been shown to be able to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Experts believe the lower incidence of this disease in Middle Eastern populations could be credited to the higher consumption of turmeric.


Melnoma, breast cancer, lung cancer, neck cancer, and of course liver cancer, may all be helped with turmeric. It can also, reportedly, make cells more vulnerable to cancer treatments.


It’s an anti-inflammatory as well. This property means curcumin can help with things like arthritis, eczema, allergies, digestive problems and skin issues. It’s an antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial agent.


Reaping the benefits of turmeric and curcumin is simple: start eating it! Curries are a great way to get plenty of this super-root, and curries are very versatile. But, if Caribbean or Middle-Eastern cuisine isn’t your thing: add it to soups and sprinkle it on vegetables. For more on what this spice is capable of, check out some other awesome turmeric uses.


Additional Sources:

The Telegraph

Turmeric Repairs Damaged Liver Tissues, Promotes Overall Liver Health | MyScienceAcademy

 

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Garlic

Garlic

Garlic is not just about cooking and keeping away the vampires. Read these surprising tips ranging from healing cold sores to repelling mosquitos:



Garlic is part of the onion family and is also known as the ‘stinking rose’. It can be used to directly treat several health issues as well as having surprising uses around the house. You will never look at a humble bulb of garlic the same way again!


1. HEART AND LIVER BENEFITS: Eating one to two cloves a day has been shown to keep our hearts and livers healthy. Garlic also has well-documented anti-viral and anti-bacterial benefits; it boosts our immune systems. It is easy to add to our food or take organic garlic supplements (although the active medicinal ingredient ‘allicin’ is at a lesser strength in supplements).

2. COUGHS AND COLDS: Through the ages, it is apparent that garlic has been known as an aid for coughs and colds. It is a rich source of anti-oxidants. There is some modern research showing that garlic is actually very effective at easing or even warding off coughs and common colds. To make a natural cough syrup, mash a clove of garlic and let it stand in hot water for approximately 5 minutes. Strain out the garlic, add some local organic honey to sweeten and drink. If it is to your taste, you can also eat 3 raw cloves daily around cold and flu season to help prevent catching a bug.

3. ATHLETE’S FOOT: Fungus is not a fan of garlic so it is ideal to treat fungal infections like athlete’s foot. Simply crush two or three cloves and add to warm water in a shallow footbath. Soak for half an hour and you should see it clear up over a short period of time.

4. COLD SORES: Cut a clove of garlic in half and apply this cut edge to the cold sore. Even though it will sting slightly, tests have shown that it is just as effective as the common pharmaceutical remedies due to garlic’s anti-inflammatory properties.

5. BANISH ACNE: Similar to cold sores, you need to rub the affected area with a cut clove of garlic. The natural anti-bacterial qualities will help clear your skin and return you to a radiant complexion.

6. MOSQUITO REPELLANT: If you rub garlic on your skin, mosquitos will avoid biting you and go suck somebody else’s blood. If this is a bit too smelly for you, then you can help keep them away by putting cloves in pot plants or areas where they are commonly found.

7. NATURAL PESTICIDE: Avoid nasty pesticides – homemade can be just as effective on some plants. You need to buy a liquid soap from a health food store (eg Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castills Soap) – do not confuse with detergents. Simply, put 2 gloves of garlic in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Steep overnight and then strain before pouring into a spray bottle with a couple of tablespoons of the liquid soap. It may have a short shelf life but you will find it works.

8. DISINFECTANT SURFACE CLEANER: Nearly fill a spray bottle up with white vinegar. Chop up 3 or 4 gloves of garlic and add to the bottle along with a few drops of lemon oil. You will have freshly smelling disinfected worktops.

9. REPAIR OF GLASS CRACKS: This is only for slightly cracked glass or hairline cracks, and is mainly useful in preventing propagation of any damage. Garlic is a natural adhesive. Crush a clove and use the sticky juice that comes out. Rub this juice onto the crack and wipe away any excess.

10. DE-ICER: Garlic salt is an effective de-icer for your driveway and paths. Sprinkle liberally to have ice-free zones.

CAUTION: Do NOT feed you pets garlic. It has been said that it can repel ticks and fleas but according to the ASPCA, “an occasional small amount, such as that in most commercial pet foods and treats, may not cause a problem, but because of the risk, we generally recommend that you avoid feeding your pets products that contain more concentrated amounts of garlic.”


SOURCES:
www.naturalblaze.com


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Alternative Uses For Lemons

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Lemons are one of the most versatile fruits on the planet! Not only are lemons amazingly healthy for you but they can clean your house, disinfect a wound and lower your blood pressure! Check out the amazing alternative uses of lemons:

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[h=2]Prepare yourself this list of alternative uses for lemons may surprise you (in a good way!):[/h] #1 Alternative Uses For Lemons – It balances pH levels
Our pH level speaks to the balance between the alkaline and acidic properties in the body. When our body enters a more acidic state, it breeds sickness and disease. This is news to many people, because so often disease feels like an isolated event that can’t be controlled. While there are many factors to disease, controlling what you can is a great way to give your body the attention it deserves. Add more alkaline foods, and your whole body starts to wake up, repair, fight, and become a power-house of healing and rejuvenating. Lemon is one of the most alkaline foods around!


#2 Alternative Uses for Lemons- It aids weight loss
Did you know that if your body is out of balance it is incredibly difficult to lose weight? Having a happy, healthy body and mind is one of the fastest ways to weight loss. A more alkaline diet makes for a happier person, and according to Eating Well Magazine, people with more alkaline diets tend to lose weight faster. Also, lemons contain pectin fiber, which helps set your body back to normal hunger levels. On board yet? If not, don’t worry there are two more genius benefits coming your way.


#3 Alternative Uses for Lemons- It improves digestion
The way your gut processes food has everything to do with – yep, you guessed it – your happiness! A clogged or misfiring digestive tract usually indicates a bigger problem in the body. Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials, and encourages the production of bile in your body. This synergistic effect helps to soothe and normalize the the body’s digestive process.


#4 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Disinfect cuts and scrapes
Stop bleeding and disinfect minor cuts and scraps by pouring a few drops of lemon juice directly on the cut. You can also apply the juice with a cotton ball and hold firmly in place for one minute. This is a great alternative use for lemon.


#5 Alternative Uses for Lemons- It’s a great source of vitamin C
Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for giving our body the immune boost it needs to stay in check. When vitamin C levels are low, little to no repair happens in the body. These citrus delights are also high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium helps reduce free radicals, increases red blood cell production and controls blood pressure. What does all this mean in real-talk? More energy, clearer skin, anti-aging properties, less sickness, less stress, and more focus! Take advantage of this excellent alternative use for lemon.


#6 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Soothe poison ivy rash
You won’t need an ocean of calamine lotion the next time poison ivy comes a-creeping. Just apply lemon juice directly to the affected area to soothe itching and alleviate the rash.


#7 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Purges The Blood
We consume a lot of junk food or food with a lot of preservatives and artificial flavours. This builds up a lot of toxins in the blood and body but daily consumption of lemon water helps to purify the blood.


#8 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Anti-Aging
Lemon water reduces the production of free radicals which are responsible for aging skin and skin damage. Lemon water is calorie free and an antioxidant.


#9 Alternative Uses For Lemons- Mental Health

Lemon water can also prep up your mood and relieve you from depression and stress. Long distance walkers and world travelers as well as explorers look upon the lemon as a Godsend. When fatigue begins, a lemon is sucked through a hole in the top. Quick acting medicine it is, giving almost unbelievable refreshments.


#10 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Soften dry, scaly elbows
Itchy elbows are bad enough, but they look terrible too. For better looking (and feeling) elbows, mix baking soda and lemon juice to make an abrasive paste, then rub it into your elbows for a soothing, smoothing, and exfoliating treatment.


#11 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Sore Throat

There’s nothing like a Hot Toddy for a sore throat, but you don’t have to have the whiskey. A freshly squeezed lemon in a cup of hot water will also do the trick. I like to add honey, which sweetens the drink and is another natural germ killer.


#12 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Relieve rough hands and sore feet
Rinse your extremities in a mixture of equal parts lemon juice and water, then massage with olive oil and dab dry with a soft cloth.


#13 Alternative Uses for Lemons- High Blood Pressure
Lemon contains potassium which controls high blood pressure and reduces the effect of nausea and dizziness.


#14 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Remove warts
You’ve tried countless remedies to banish warts and nothing seems to work. Next time, apply a dab of lemon juice directly to the wart using a cotton swab. Repeat for several days until the acids in the lemon juice dissolve the wart completely.


#15 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Skin Care
For dry skin, you can use a lemon-sugar scrub, or rub a cut lemon on particularly dry areas, such as knees, elbows, or heels. Be careful when applying to cracked skin. You can also make your own detoxifying body wash.


#16 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Detox
Lemons have a detox effect. Consume it or rub into skin.


#17 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Cough Medicine
To make a natural cough syrup, mix 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 cup honey, and 1/2 cup olive oil. Take a teaspoon every 2 hours as needed.


#18 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Diuretic
Lemons are a natural diuretic and helps cleanse the body by encouraging perspiration.


#19 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Respiratory Problems
Lemon water can reduce phlegm; and can also help you breathe properly and aids a person suffering with asthma.


#20 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Treating Arthritis and Rheumatism
Lemon is a diuretic – assists in the production of urine which helps you to reduce inflammation by flushing out toxins and bacteria while also giving you relief from arthritis and rheumatism.


#21 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Prevents Kidney Stones

Regular consumption of the refreshing drink – or even lemon juice mixed with water – may increase the production of urinary citrate, a chemical in the urine that prevents the formation of crystals that may build up into kidney stones.


#22 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Create blonde highlights
For salon-worthy highlights, add 1/4 cup lemon juice to 3/4 cup water and rinse your hair with the mixture. Then, sit in the sun until your hair dries. To maximize the effect, repeat once daily for up to a week. Don’t forget to put on plenty of sunscreen before you sit out in the sun.


#23 Alternative Uses for Lemons – Clean and whiten nails
Pamper your hands without a manicurist. Add the juice of 1/2 lemon to 1 cup warm water and soak your fingertips in the mixture for 5 minutes. After pushing back the cuticles, rub some lemon peel back and forth against the nail.


#24 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Lighten age spots
Why buy expensive creams when you’ve got lemon juice? To lighten liver spots or freckles, try applying lemon juice directly to the area. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse your skin clean. It’s a safe and effective skin-lightening agent.


#25 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Cleanse your face
Zap zits naturally by dabbing lemon juice on blackheads to draw them out during the day. You can also wash your face with lemon juice for a natural cleanse and exfoliation. Your skin should improve after several days of treatment.


#26 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Freshen your breath
Make an impromptu mouthwash by rinsing with lemon juice straight from the bottle. Swallow for longer-lasting fresh breath. The citric acid in the juice alters the pH level in your mouth, killing bacteria that causes bad breath. Rinse after a few minutes because long-term exposure to the acid in lemons can harm tooth enamel.


#27 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Treat flaky dandruff

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If itchy, scaly dandruff has you scratching your head, relief may be no farther away than your refrigerator. Just massage two tablespoons lemon juice into your scalp and rinse with water. Then stir one teaspoon lemon juice into one cup water and rinse your hair with it. Repeat daily until your dandruff disappears.



#28 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Relieve a Bee Sting
Lemon juice neutralizes venom from bee, wasp, and hornet stings. Make sure to remove the stinger first. **If you’re allergic to stings, please go to your nearest emergency room instead. with lemon juice. Apply the lemon juice while the stain is till wet. Wash in laundry as usual.


#29 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Stop Bleeding
Use lemon juice to stop the bleeding of minor wounds. Ouch. That sounds like it may sting. I haven’t heard nor tried this before.


#30 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Reduce Fever
Leaves from lemon trees are used to reduce fever. Mix 1 cup boiling water to 3 tsp dried lemon leaves, and allow the tea to steep for 10 minutes. Drink up to 2 cups per day for each day the fever persists. The same recipe can also be used to treat cramps and insomnia. Sweeten the tea with honey to treat asthma.


#31 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Keep Insects Out of the Kitchen
You don’t need insecticides or ant traps to ant-proof your kitchen. Just give it the lemon treatment. First squirt some lemon juice on door thresholds and windowsills. Then squeeze lemon juice into any holes or cracks where the ants are getting in. Finally, scatter small slices of lemon peel around the outdoor entrance. The ants will get the message that they aren’t welcome. Lemons are also effective against roaches and fleas: Simply mix the juice of 4 lemons (along with the rinds) with 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water and wash your floors with it; then watch the fleas and roaches flee. They hate the smell.


#32 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Fruit and Vegetable Wash
You never know what kind of pesticides or dirt may be lurking on the skin of your favorite fruits and vegetables. Slice your lemon and squeeze out one tablespoon of lemon juice into your spray bottle. The lemon juice is a natural disinfectant and will leave your fruits and vegetables smelling nice too.


#33 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Freshen the Fridge
Remove refrigerator odors with ease. Dab lemon juice on a cotton ball or sponge and leave it in the fridge for several hours. Make sure to toss out any malodorous items that might be causing the bad smell.


#34 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Prevent Cauliflower From Turning Brown
Cauliflower tend to turn brown with even the slightest cooking. You can make sure the white vegetables stay white by squeezing a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice on them before heating


#35 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Refresh Cutting Boards
No wonder your kitchen cutting board smells! After all, you use it to chop onions, crush garlic, and prepare fish. To get rid of the smell and help sanitize the cutting board, rub it all over with the cut side of half a lemon or wash it in undiluted juice straight from the bottle.


#36 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Lemon Cubes
You can freeze fresh-squeezed lemon juice in ice cube trays to preserve in small amounts. It’s nice to have on hand when you forget to buy lemon for a recipe and don’t want to go to the store for one item.


#37 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Removing Strong Odors
When I worked in produce, we would squirt some lemon juice in the sinks or over the compost whenever there were some funky smells in the prep room. To remove odors from garbage disposals, you can drop in leftover lemon peels (make sure the pieces are small or they will get caught). Rub lemon juice into cutting boards that have retained strong odors or stains, and clean with soap and water. For the fridge, pour some lemon juice on a sponge or cloth and place it in the fridge until the smell goes away.


#38 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Natural Cleaner
Lemon juice works as a natural household cleaner. You can use lemon juice or squeeze a lemon directly on kitchen or bathroom surfaces, and wipe them with a wet cloth to remove the sticky residue. For stains and really dirty areas, mix in some vinegar and water with the lemon juice.


#39 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Bathroom Stains
It may take a little extra scrubbing, but you can remove water stains, soap scum, and limescale naturally with lemon juice. Use a lemon, water, and vinegar mixture for tough stains on your shower walls or tub.


#40 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Laundry Detergent

You don’t need bleach or chemicals to brighten your whites. Try using lemon juice instead of detergent for cleaner and naturally scented clothes. Lemon juice is also good for removing stains. You can directly apply lemon juice to the spot before washing it, or for bigger stains, it is recommended to soak the clothing in a 50/50 mixture of baking soda and lemon juice.


#41 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Natural Preservative
For fresh-cut fruit or veggies, squeeze a fresh lemon over them to prevent browning. This is another reason many guacamole recipes call for lime; in addition to the flavor, it keeps the guac from turning brown when you store it.


#42 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Prevent potatoes from turning brown
Potatoes and cauliflower tend to turn brown when boiling, especially when you’re having company for dinner. You can make sure the white vegetables stay white by squeezing a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice into the cooking water.


#43 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Keep guacamole green
You’ve been making guacamole all day long for the big party, and you don’t want it to turn brown on top before the guests arrive. The solution: Sprinkle a liberal amount of fresh lemon juice over it and it will stay fresh and green. The flavor of the lemon juice is a natural complement to the avocados in the guacamole. Make the fruit salad hours in advance too. Just squeeze some lemon juice onto the apple slices, and they’ll stay snowy white.


#44 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Make soggy lettuce crisp
Don’t toss that soggy lettuce into the garbage. With the help of a little lemon juice you can toss it in a salad instead. Add the juice of half a lemon to a bowl of cold water. Then put the soggy lettuce in it and refrigerate for 1 hour. Make sure to dry the leaves completely before putting them into salads or sandwiches.


#45 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Keep rice from sticking
To keep your rice from sticking together in a gloppy mass, add a spoonful of lemon juice to the boiling water when cooking. When the rice is done, let it cool for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.


#46 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Remove berry stains
It sure was fun to pick your own berries, but now your fingers are stained with berry juice that won’t come off no matter how much you scrub with soap and water. Try washing your hands with undiluted lemon juice, then wait a few minutes and wash with warm, soapy water. Repeat until your hands are stain-free.


#47 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Polish chrome
Get rid of mineral deposits and polish chrome faucets and other tarnished chrome. Simply rub lemon rind over the chrome and watch it shine! Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth.


#48 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Cuts the Smell
Add lemon juice to smelly vegetables like collards and cabbage when cooking. This will reduce or eliminate their odor.


#49 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Kill Weeds
Use pure lemon juice as a natural weed killer.


#50 Alternative Uses for Lemons- Clean Microwave
Boil 1/4 cup lemon juice with 1 cup water in the microwave to loosen stains. Wipe microwave clean.



Sources:
http://survivewithme.com/50-uses-for-lemons-some-you-may-have-not-thought-of/
45 Uses For Lemons That Will Blow Your Socks Off | True Activist
25 Alternative Uses for Lemons
Lemons: 34 Useful Reasons to Load Up | Reader's Digest

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[P.J.]

துளசியின் பல அற்புத மருத்துவ குணங்கள்:-

துளசியின் பல அற்புத மருத்துவ குணங்கள்:-

1) வேறு பெயர்கள்: துழாய், திவ்யா, பிரியா, துளவம், மாலலங்கல், விஷ்ணுபிரியா, பிருந்தா, கிருஷ்ணதுளசி, ஸ்ரீதுளசி, ராமதுளசி


2) இனங்கள்: நல்துளசி, கருந்துளசி, செந்துளசி, கல்துளசி, முள்துளசி, நாய்துளசி (கஞ்சாங்கோரை, திருத்துழாய்)


3) தாவரப்பெயர்கள்: Ocimum, Sanctum, Linn Lamiaceae, Labiatae (Family)


4) வளரும் தன்மை: வடிகால் வசதியுள்ள குறுமண் மற்றும் செம்மண், வண்டல்மண், களி கலந்த மணற்பாங்கான இருமண், பாட்டு நிலம் தேவை. கற்பூரமணம் பொருந்திய இலைகளையும் கதிராக வளர்ந்த பூங்கொத்துகளையும் உடைய சிறுசெடி. தமிழகமெங்கும் தானே வளர்கின்றது. துளசியின் தாயகம் இந்தியா. அந்தமான் மற்றும் நிக்கோபார் தீவுக்கும் பரவியுள்ளது. துளசியை விதை மற்றும் இளம் தண்டுக் குச்சிகள் மூலம் பயிர் பெருக்கம் செய்யலாம். மண்ணில் கார அமில நிலை 6.5 - 7.5 வரை இருக்கலாம். வெப்பம் 25 டிகிரி முதல் 35 டிரிகி.


5) பயன் தரும் பாகங்கள்: இலை, தண்டு, பூ, வேர் அனைத்துப் பகுதிகளும் மருத்துவ குணம் வாய்ந்தவை.


6) பயன்கள்:- தெய்வீக மூலிகையும், கல்ப மூலிகையும் ஆகும். வீட்டு உபயோகம், மருந்து, வாசமுடைய பூச்சி மருந்துகள், வாசனைப் பொருட்கள். துளசியின் கசாயம் இட்டும், சூரணம் செய்தும் சாப்பிடலாம். இருமல், சளி, ஜலதோசம் மற்றும் தொற்று நீக்கி, கிருமி நாசினி, பல்வேறு வியாதிகளையும், பூச்சிகளையும் கட்டுப்படுத்தும் தடுக்கும் ஆற்றல் படைத்தது. துளசி நம் உடலில் வெப்பத்தை உண்டாக்கி கோழையை அகற்றி உடலின் உள்ளே இருக்கின்ற வெப்பத்தை ஆற்றக்கூடிய தன்மை உடையது.


வியர்வையை அதிகமாகப் பெருக்கக் கூடிய குணமும் இதற்கு உண்டு. இது குழந்தைகளுக்கு ஏற்படும் சளி, இருமல் போக துளசி சாற்றுடன் சிறிது தேன் கலந்து கொடுத்தால் குணமாகும். உடம்பில் ஏற்படுகின்ற கொப்புளங்களுக்கு துளசி இலையை நீர்விட்டு அரைத்து பூசி வந்தால் அவை எளிதில் குணமாகும். சரும நோய்களுக்கு துளசி சாறு ஒரு சிறந்த நிவாரணி.


இலைகளைப் பிட்டவியலாய் அவித்துப் பிழிந்து சாறு 5மி.லி. காலை, மாலை சாப்பிட்டு வர பசியை அதிகரிக்கும். இதயம் கல்லீரல் ஆகியவற்றை பலப்படுத்தும். சளியை அகற்றும், தாய்பாலை மிகுக்கும். இலை கதிர்களுடன் வாட்டி பிழிந்த சாறு காலை மாலை 2 துளி வீதம் காதில் விட்டு வர 10 நாட்களில் காது மந்தம் தீரும். விதைச் சூரணம் 5 அரிசி எடை தாம்பூலத்துடன் கொள்ள தாது கட்டும். மழைக் காலத்தில் துளசி இலையை தேநீர் போலக் காய்ச்சி குடித்து வந்தால் மலேரியா, விஷக்காய்ச்சல் போன்ற நோய்கள் வராது. தொண்டையில் புண் ஏற்பட்டு துன்பப்படுகிறவர்கள் துளசி இலைக் கசாயத்தை குடித்து வந்தால் நல்ல பலன் கிடைக்கும்.


பேன் தொல்லை நீங்க துளசியை இடித்து சாறு எடுத்து அத்துடன் சமஅளவு எலுமிச்சை சாறு கலந்து வாரம் ஒரு முறை தலையில் தேய்த்து ஒரு மணி நேரம் குளித்து வர பேன், பொடுகு தொல்லை நீங்கும்.
துளசி இலையை இடித்துப் பிழிந்த சாற்றுடன் சிறிதளவு கற்பூரம் கலந்து பல் வலியுள்ள இடத்தில் பூசி வர வலி குறையும். வெட்டுக் காயங்களுக்கு துளசி இலைச் சாற்றை பூசி வந்தால் அவை விரைவில் குணமாகும். வீடுகளில் துளசி இலைக் கொத்துக்களை கட்டி வைத்தாலும், வீட்டைச் சுற்று துளசி செடிகளை வளர்த்தாலும் கொசுக்கள் வராது.


துளசி இலை நல்ல நரம்பு உரமாக்கியாகச் செயல்படுவதோடு, ஞாபக சக்தியையும் வளர்க்கிறது. துளசி மணி மாலை அணிவதால் அதிலிருந்து மின் அதிர்வுகள் ஏற்பட்டு நம்மை பல நோய்களிலிருந்து காக்கிறது. எளிமையான கருத்தடைச் சாதனமாகக் கொள்ளவும் ஏற்றது. தினமும் காலையில் வெறும் வயிற்றில் 15 கிராம் அளவு ஆண், பெண் இருவரும் துளசியைச் சாப்பிட்டு வந்தால் ஆறு மாதத்திற்குப் பின் கருத்தரிக்காது.



குணமாகும் வியாதிகள்.


1. உண்ட விஷத்தை முறிக்க.
2. விஷஜுரம்குணமாக.
3. ஜன்னிவாத ஜுரம் குணமாக.
4. வயிற்றுப்போக்குடன் இரத்தம் போவது நிற்க.
5. காது குத்துவலி குணமாக.


6. காது வலி குணமாக.
7. தலைசுற்றுகுணமாக.
8. பிரசவ வலி குறைய.
9. அம்மை அதிகரிக்காதிருக்க.
10. மூத்திரத் துவாரவலி குணமாக.


11. வண்டுகடி குணமாக.
12. வாத நோயுற்றவர்களின் வயிற்று வலி, வயிற்று உப்பிசம் குணமாக.
13. எந்த வியாதியும் உண்டாகமலிருக்க.
14. தோல் சம்பந்தமான நோய் குணமாக.
15. மின்சாரம் தாக்கியவரைக் காப்பாற்ற.


16. அஜீரணம் குணமாக.
17. கெட்டரத்தம் சுத்தமாக.
18. குஷ்ட நோய் குணமாக.
19. குளிர் காச்சல் குணமாக.
20. மூக்கு சம்பந்தமான வியாதிகள் குணமாக.


21. விஷப்பூச்சியின் விஷம் நீங்க.

22. பாம்பு விஷத்தை முறித்து உயிர்பிழைக்க.
23. காக்காய்வலிப்புக் குணமாக.
24 .ஜலதோசம் குணமாக.
25. ஜீரண சக்தி உண்டாக.


26. தாதுவைக் கட்ட.

27. சொப்பன ஸ்கலிதம் குண்மாக.
28. இடிதாங்கியாகப் பயன்பட
29. தேள் கொட்டு குணமாக.
30. சிறுநீர் சம்பந்தமான வியாதி குணமாக.


31. கண்ணில் விழுந்த மண்,தூசியை வெளியேற்ற.
32. வாதரோகம் குணமாக.
33. காச்சலின் போது தாகம் தணிய.
34. பித்தம் குணமாக.
35. குழந்தைகள் வாந்தியை நிறுத்த.


36. குழந்தைகள் வயிற்றுப் போக்கை நிறுத்த.
37. சகல விதமான வாய்வுகளும் குணமாக.
38. மாலைக்கண் குணமாக.
39. எலிக்கடி விஷம் நீங்க.
40. காச்சல் வரும் அறிகுறிதோன்றினால்.


41. இரணத்தில் இரத்தம் ஒழுகினால் நிறுத்த.
42. வாந்தியை நிறுத்த.
43. தனுர்வாதம் கணமாக.
44. வாதவீக்கம் குணமாக.
45. மலேரியாக் காய்ச்சல் குணமாக.


46. வாய்வுப் பிடிப்பு குணமாக.
47. இருமல் குணமாக.
48. இன்புளூயன்சா காய்ச்சல் குண்மாக.
49. காய்ச்சலில் ஏற்படும் வாந்தியை நிறுத்த.
50. இளைப்பு குணமாக.


51. பற்று, படர்தாமரை குணமாக.
52. சிரங்கு குணமாக.
53. கோழை, கபக்கட்டு நீங்க.
54. சகல காய்ச்சல் மாத்திரை.
55. சகல வித காய்ச்சலுக்கும் துளசி மாத்திரை.




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[P.J.]

பேன் தொல்லை நீங்க வழிகள்


பேன் தொல்லை நீங்க வழிகள்


* தேங்காய் எண்ணையில் சிறிது கற்பூரத்தைச் சேர்த்து முடியில் தடவினால் பேன் அகலும்.

* வெந்தயத்தை அரைத்து தேய்த்துக் குளித்தாலும், கற்பூரம் கலந்த நீரில் குளித்தாலும் பேன் தொல்லை நீங்கும்.

* வெங்காயத்தை அரைத்து, எலுமிச்சம்பழச் சாறு கலந்து மயிர்க்கால்களில் அழுத்தித் தடவி ஒரு மணி நேரம் கழிந்தபிறகு குளித்தால் பேன் இருந்த இடம் தெரியாமல் ஓடிவிடும்.

* எந்தத் தீவிரமான மணமும் பூச்சிகளை விரட்டிவிடும். அதனால்தானோ என்னவோ, பெண்கள் தலைக்குப் பூச்சூடிக் கொள்கிறார்கள். பூக்கள் அதிகமாகச் சூடும்போது பேன்கள் தொல்லை தருவதில்லை.

* சீதாப்பழ விதைகளை நசுக்கி தலையில் தேய்த்துக் கொண்டாலும் பேன் வராது. சீதாப்பழ கசாயம், ஊமத்தை இலைக் கசாயத்தைப் பயன்படுத்தலாம்.

* துளசி இலையை நன்கு அரைத்து சிறிது நீர்விட்டு, வடிகட்டி தலைமுடியில் தேய்த்து ஊறிய பின் சீகக்காய் தூள் போட்டு குளித்தால் பேன் வராது.

* பேன் தொல்லை இருந்தால் வசம்பை அரைத்து, விழுதைக் கொண்டு தேய்த்து அரைமணி நேரம் கழித்து தலையை அலசினால் பேன்கள் மறையும்,

* வேப்பம் பூவை லேசாக வாட்டி தலையில் கட்டிக் கொண்டால் பேன் தொல்லைகள் நீங்கும்.

* வெள்ளை மிளகை பாலில் ஊற வைத்து அரைத்து தலையில் தேய்த்து 1 மணி நேரம் கழித்து வெதுவெதுப்பான நீரில் அலசினால் பேன் தொல்லையில் இருந்து விடுபடலாம்.

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[P.J.]

உறங்கும் போது குறட்டை விடுவது எதனால்

உறங்கும் போது குறட்டை விடுவது எதனால்

குறட்டை என்பது எல்லோராலும் அறியப்படும் ஒரு வார்த்தையாகும். அதாவது ஒரு சிலர் உறங்கும் போது அவர்கள் விடும் மூச்சு சத்தத்தை எழுப்பினால் அது குறட்டை எனப்படுகிறது. இதற்குக் காரணம்.. பொதுவாக நாம் விழித்திர


குறட்டை என்பது எல்லோராலும் அறியப்படும் ஒரு வார்த்தையாகும். அதாவது ஒரு சிலர் உறங்கும் போது அவர்கள் விடும் மூச்சு சத்தத்தை எழுப்பினால் அது குறட்டை எனப்படுகிறது.
இதற்குக் காரணம்..


பொதுவாக நாம் விழித்திருக்கும் போது மூக்கு, வாய், தொண்டை ஆகியவற்றுக்கு இணைப்பாக இருக்கும் தசை நன்கு அழுத்தமாக மூச்சுக் காற்று சென்று வருவதற்கு திறந்த வகையில் இருக்கும். இதனால் மூச்சுக் காற்று எந்த சத்தமும் இல்லாமல் சென்று வருகிறது.


ஆனால் நாம் உறங்கும் போது நமது தசைகள் தளர்ச்சி அடைந்து விடுகின்றன. இதேப்போல மூக்கு, வாய், தொண்டை ஆகியவற்றுக்கு இணைப்பாக உள்ள தசைப் பகுதியும் தளர்ந்து மூச்சுக் காற்று சென்று வருவதில் சிலருக்கு சிரமத்தை ஏற்படுத்தும்.


அந்த நிலையில், மூச்சு விடும் போது தசைப் பகுதியை தாண்டி மூச்சுக் காற்று வரும்போது ஏற்படும் சப்தமே குறட்டை எனப்படுகிறது.


பொதுவாக இது பலரை பாதிக்கும் பிரச்சனையாகும். இந்த குறட்டையால், குறட்டை விடுபவருக்கு பாதிப்பு ஏற்படுவதை விட, அவருடன் அருகில் உறங்குபவர்களுக்குத்தான் அதிக பாதிப்பு ஏற்படும்.


குறட்டை விட்டபடி உறங்குவதால், அவர்களுக்கும் அதிக களைப்பு ஏற்படும். இது தீவிரமாகும் பட்சத்தில் மருத்துவரை அணுகுவது நல்லது.




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[P.J.]

குங்குமப் பூ சிவப்பழகு தருமா?

குங்குமப் பூ சிவப்பழகு தருமா?

குங்குமப் பூ சாப்பிட்டால் சிவப்பாயிருக்கலாம் எனும் நம்பிக்கை பலரிடமுள்ளது. இது உண்மைதானா?

என வாசகர் வசந்தி குமரேசனின் கேள்வியை சித்த மருத்துவர் அரவிந்த் ரங்கனிடம் முன் வைத்தோம்.


"குங்குமப் பூவிற்கு ரத்த ஓட்டத்தை அதிகரிக்கும் சக்தி உள்ளது. ஆனால் சிவப்பு நிறத்தைக் கொடுக்காது. குங்குமப் பூவை பாலுடன் சேர்த்து கொதிக்கவைத்து தினமும் சாப்பிட்டு வர சரும ஆரோக்கியம் மற்றும் சருமப் பொலிவு கண்டிப்பாக கிடைக்கும்.


மேலும் குங்குமப் பூ தைலம் சில சொட்டுக்கள் எடுத்துக் கொண்டு, முகத்தில் தடவி மசாஜ் செய்து அரை மணி நேரம் கழித்து வெதுவெதுப்பான நீரில் கழுவினால் ரத்த ஓட்டம் அதிகரித்து முகம் பொலிவடையும். கருவுற்ற பெண்களுக்கு மூன்றாம் மாதத்திலிருந்து காய்ந்த குங்குமப்பூவை பாலில் கலந்து கொடுத்து வர, தாய்க்கும் சிசுவிற்கும் நோய் எதிர்ப்பு சக்தியை உண்டாகும்."எனக் குங்குமப் பூவின் பயன்பாட்டைக் கூறியவர் தொடர்ந்து சருமப் பராமரிப்புத் தொடர்பிலும் சில தகவல்களைக் குறிப்புக்களாகத் தந்தார்.


. " நமது சருமத்தின் ஆரோக்கியத்துக்கு அதிகம் தேவைப் படுவது வைட்டமின் சி தான். வைட்டமின் சி கலந்த உணவு வகைகளை தினம் சாப்பிட்டு வந்தாலே சருமம் நல்ல பொலிவடையும். வெயிலில் சென்றாலும் சருமத்துக்கு பாதிப்பு ஏற்படாது. நெல்லிக்காய், தக்காளி, எலுமிச்சை, சாத்துகொடி, கொய்யா இவைகளில் வைட்டமின் சி அதிகம் உள்ளது".

மேலும் சில குறிப்புக்கள்:


சருமப் பொலிவுக்கு நெல்லிக்காய் பச்சடி மிகவும் நல்லது. உடலில் எதிர்ப்பு சக்தியை வளர்க்க கூடியது. ஒரு நாளைக்கு 500 மில்லி கிராம் நெல்லிக்காய் உடலில் சேரவேண்டும்.


முதல் நாள் இரவு சுமார் மூன்று பாதாம் பருப்பை ஊறவைத்து விட்டு, மறுநாள் காலை தோலுடன் மென்று சாப்பிட்டாலும் சருமம் பளிச் என்று இருக்கும்.


சருமப் பொலிவுக்கு நெல்லி, கொய்யா, எலுமிச்சை, தக்காளி, வெள்ளரிக்காய், கேரட், இளநீர் இவைகளை உணவில் அதிகம் சேர்த்துக் கொள்ளவேண்டும்



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[P.J.]

எந்த நேரத்தில்? என்ன உணவு?

எந்த நேரத்தில்? என்ன உணவு?

நம் சுற்றுச்சூழலும், வாழ்க்கை முறையும் 50 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு முன்பு இருந்ததைப் போல இப்போது இல்லை. நிறையவே மாறிவிட்டது. பெண்களில் நிறைய பேர் வேலைக்குச் செல்கின்றனர். இரவு ஷிப்ட் முதல் பல பணிகளைப் பார்க்க வேண்டிய சூழ்நிலை. சங்யான நேரத்திற்கு உணவு உண்ண முடியாமல் போகும் போது, உடல்நிலை பாதிக்கப் படுகிறது.


அதையும் கவனிக்க நேரமில்லை. இது நல்லதா? எந்தெந்த நேரத்தில் உணவு உண்ண வேண்டும்?



உணவை உண்பதற்கு மணிக் கணக்கைப் பின்பற்றுவது தவறு. உணவு அருந்துவதற்குச் சரியான நேரத்தைக் குறிக்கும் வகையில் உடலில் நமக்குச் சில அறிகுறிகள் தோன்றும். இவற்றில் முக்கியமான அறிகுறி பசி. வயிற்றில் பசி தோன்றும் நேரத்தில் அதற்குத் தீவனம் போட வேண்டியது அவசியம். பசி எடுக்காமல் உணவு அருந்துவது உடலுக்கு மிகக் கொடிய விளைவுகளை ஏற்படுத்தும்.


உண்ட உணவு வயிற்றில் ஜீரணமாகி விட்டதா என்பதை நன்கு உணர்ந்து கொள்ள வேண்டும். ஏற்கனவே உண்ட உணவு செரிக்கும் முன் வேறு உணவை உட்கொள்ளலாகாது. வயிற்றில் உணவு ஜீரணமாகாத நிலையில் இருக்கும்போது மீண்டும் உணவு உட் காண்டால் முன் உண்ட உணவின் ஜீரணமாகாத அன்ன ரசம், பின்பு உண்ட உணவின் ரசத்துடன் கலந்து விரைவில் எல்லா தோஷங்களையும் சீற்றமடையச் செய்து விடும்.


உணவு ஜீரணமடையாத நிலையில் உருவாகும் ஏப்பம் உணவின் சுவை, மணம் இவற்றுடன் வெளிவரும். ஏப்பம், சுவை இல்லாமல் சுத்தமாக வந்த பின்பு உணவை உட்கொள்ள வேண்டும். உட்கொள்ளும் வேளையில் இருதயம், உடல் துவாரங்கள், முகம், கண்கள் இவை தெளிவுற்றிருக்க வேண்டும். வாதம், பித்தம், கபம் இவை மூன்றும் தமது இருப்பிடங்களிலிருந்து சரியாக இயங்க வேண்டும். உடல் கழிவு வெளியேறிய பிறகு, வயிற்றில் பசியும், தாகமும் தோன்றி ஜீரண சக்தி நன்கு வளர்ந்திருக்க வேண்டும். உடல் லேசாக இருக்க வேண்டும். இப்படி இருக்கையில் உணவு உட்கொண்டால், பாதிப்பு ஏதும் ஏற்படாமல், ஆயுள், பலம், நிறம் இவற்றை வளர்க்கிறது. இது தான் உண்பதற்கு உகந்த காலம்.


எண்ணெய் பசை உள்ளதும், எளிதில் ஜீரணமாகக் கூடியதும், சூடாகவும் உள்ள உணவு வகைகளை எப்போதும் உட்கொள்ள வேண்டும். "இந்த உணவு எனக்குப் பொருந்தும், இது எனக்குப் பொருந்தாது" என்று நம்மை நன்கு கவனித்துக் கொண்டு உணவை உண்ண வேண்டும்.


மிகவும் கால தாமதமாகவோ, அளவுக்கு மீறியோ, குறைந்த அளவிலோ உணவை உட்கொள்வது கூடாது. ஜீரணத்துக்கு ஏற்ற வகையில் முதலில் கடின உணவையும், இனிப்புகளும், எண்ணெய்ப் பசையுமுள்ள உணவை உண்ண வேண்டும். புளிப்பு, உப்புச் சுவை கொண்ட உணவுகளை இடையிலும் (சாம்பார், ரசம்), காய்ந்த, திரவமான, காரம், கசப்பு, துவர்ப்புச் சுவையுள்ள உணவுகளை இறுதியிலும் (மோர்) உட்கொள்ள வேண்டும். ஜீரண சக்தி குறைந்தவர்கள் முதலில் சூடான திரவப் பொருட்களை அருந்துவது மிகவும் பயனளிக்கும்.


மிகத் தாமதமாகவும், மிக விரைவாகவும், பேசிக் கொண்டும், சிரித்துக் கொண்டும், மனதை வேறிடத்தில் செலுத்தியபடியும் உணவு உண்டால், வயிற்றில் ஜீரணம் சரியாக நடைபெறாது.


எண்ணெய்ப் பசையுள்ள உணவு புலன்களை உறுதிப்படுத்துகிறது. உடலை வளர்க்கிறது. கிழத் தன்மையைப் போக்குகிறது. உடலுக்கு வலிமை ஊட்டுகிறது. நிறத் தெளிவைத் தோற்றுவிக்கிறது. தோஷங்களைச் சீற்றமடையச் செய்யாமல் ஜீரணமடைகிறது. சூடான உணவு சுவையூட்டுகிறது. கபத்தை வளர்ப்பதில்லை.

இரவில் உண்ட உணவு ஜீரணமாகாமலேயே மறுநாள் காலையில் உணவு உண்டால், கெட்டுப் போன பாலுடன் கலந்த நல்ல பாலும் கெடுவது போன்று பாதிப்பு ஏற்படும்.



வயிற்றில் இரண்டு பங்கு உணவும், ஒரு பங்கு நீரும், ஒரு பங்கு காலியாகவும் இருக்கும் வகையில் உணவு உண்ண வேண்டும்.


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10 Home Remedies to Relieve a Sore Tummy!


10 Home Remedies to Relieve a Sore Tummy!


1. Ginger



One of the most well known natural pain killers is ginger, and it is good for a variety of physical aches. It is a strong anti-inflammation agent as well as antioxidant properties. When you have stomach cramps or abdominal pain, ginger can definitely help to alleviate it.

Instructions:

- Add a few pieces of mashed ginger to a cup of tea (green tea if you have it) and drink in the morning and again in the evening.


- Fill a teaspoon with fresh ginger juice, add a tablespoon of lime juice and mix in a glass of water. After mixing well, add a tablespoon of honey and drink every day in the morning to decrease stomach aches.






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2. Warm saltwater


Warm saltwater is good both for a sore throat and an aching stomach.


Instructions:


- Add one teaspoon of salt to a cup of warm water. Stir it until the salt completely disappears in the water, with none sinking to the bottom.


- Drink this water as quickly as possible for a quick relief of stomach cramps and pain.



3. Apple Cider Vinegar


Apple Cider Vinegar has many uses - it is both an antiseptic and a natural cleanser of the body. It aids in the efficient absorption of important nutrients and helps digrestion as well. When it comes to stomach trouble, apple cider vinegar is very good to have.


Instructions:

- Add 2-3 teaspoons of the apple cider vinegar to a glass of water (warm or cold) and mix well. Drink this water before a meal and it will help to prevent the appearance of those stomach aches.




4. Fresh Mint Juice


This will help your digestion and relieve you of stomach cramps.

Instructions:

- Chew 1-2 mint leaves (fresh) 2 or 3 times a day for a couple of days.


- Brew a cup of boiling black tea and add a few sprigs of mint. Drink this concoction 2-3 times a day for real relief.

5. Chamomile Tea


Chamomile calms the nerves and thus helps to also calm the pain signals coming from your stomach.


Instructions:


- Add a bit of lemon juice to the tea and drink daily for relief.




6. Cardamom Seeds

Instructions:

Fill a teaspoon with cardamom seeds and soak it in a glass of water for 10 minutes time.


Add 5-6 pieces of cumin seeds to the water.


Drink this glass 3 times a day before each meal to get really good results.




7. Aloe Vera Juice

Fresh aloe vera juice can work wonders, especially when intestinal problems are concerned.


Instructions:

- Add a tablespoon of aloe vera (fresh) and mix in a cup of warm water. Add lemon juice and stir well. Drink this twice a day for stomach ache relief, better digestion and alleviation of gas and diarrhea.




8. Ajwain Seeds

Instructions:

A teaspoon of ajwain seeds in a cup of water for 5 minutes. Then strain the seeds out and add a pinch of salt. Drink twice a day before meals for efficient relief of stomach problems.




9. Fennel Seeds

Fennel seeds are known in their role of easing bloated stomachs and aiding in pain relief.

Instructions:

Boil one cup of water and add 1 teaspoon of the seeds. Mix this well and straing out the fennel seeds. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice to this concoction and drink before each meal. This will help you avoid indigestion, bloating and pain.




10. The Heat Treatment

It is a simple fact that heat helps with stomach pain.


Instructions:

Use a heating pad, or, if none is to be found, a hot water bottle on your stomach where the pain is located. Keep it pressed for a couple of minutes, then remove and repeat for another few minutes time.


Repeat this procedure 4-5 times a day, it will help ease that annoying pain.

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8 Sleeping Positions and Their Effects on Health

1. On Your Back, Arms at Sides

Sleeping on your back with your arms at your side is generally considered to be the best sleeping position for spine health and it’s good for your neck, too, as long as you don’t use too many pillows. That said, back sleepers tend to snore more than those in any other position and sleep apnea is strongly associated with sleeping on the back.

2. On Your Back, Arms Up

This so-called “starfish” position is also good for the back. Whether you have your arms up around your pillow or not, sleeping on your back may also help to prevent facial wrinkles and skin breakouts. However, like the arms-down back sleeping position, this one can also result in snoring and problems with acid reflux. Plus, having your arms up can put pressure on nerves in your shoulders, leading to pain.

3. Face Down

Sleeping on your stomach can improve digestion but unless you’ve developed a way to breathe through your pillow, it most likely leads to you tilting your face in one direction or the other. This can put a lot of strain on the neck. Sleeping face down can also cause back pain, as the curve of the spine is not supported.

4. Fetal Position

Sleeping all curled up into a ball with your knees drawn up and your chin tilted down might be comfortable but it’s probably one of the worst sleeping positions to consider as it can do a number on your back and neck.
The extreme curl of the fetal position can also restrict deep breathing. That considered, sleeping like a fetus can have you sleeping like a baby if you typically have problems with snoring or if you’re pregnant.

5. On Side, Arms at Sides

When you’re sleeping on your side with both arms down, the spine is best supported in its natural curve. This can definitely help reduce back and neck pain while also reducing sleep apnea. The downside? Sleeping on the side can contribute to skin aging due to gravity, meaning facial wrinkles and sagging breasts.

6. On Side, Arms Out

This position has many of the same benefits of sleeping on your side with your arms straight down. However, any side sleeping can cause shoulder and arm pain due to restricted blood flow and pressure on the nerves, which may be exacerbated by having your arms out in front of you.

7. On the Right Side

If you’re a side-sleeper, which side you sleep on also makes a difference. Sleeping on the right side can worsen heartburn while sleeping on the left side can put strain on internal organs like the liver, lungs, and stomach (while minimizing acid reflux). For pregnant sleepers, doctors typically advise sleeping on the left side, since this can improve circulation to the fetus.

8. Pillow-Supplemented

Choosing a proper sleeping position is important but regardless of which sleeping position you prefer, it’s highly likely that you can get a better night’s rest with less pain in the morning by supplementing your body with a pillow.


Back sleepers can put a small pillow under the arch of their spine, side sleepers can place a pillow between their knees, and stomach sleepers can place a pillow under their hips to support the joints and allow for full, pain-free relaxation.



Of all the sleeping positions mentioned, which one gives you the best night’s rest without pain?

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White Bread is Good for Your Stomach

White Bread is Good for Your Stomach

Do you keep away from white bread thinking it might be unhealthy? Previous studies have shown how white bread can harm your health but this latest research proves otherwise. According to a recent study, the much maligned white bread can actually encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

The good bacteria or microbiome present in the stomach are vital for healthy living. They keep our immune system strong. A drop in the count of these microbiome may cause your immunity to weaken and make your body more prone to viruses, infections and allergies. One of the most effective ways to maintain a good balance of the microbes living in our guts is through our diets.

Several studies have looked at the effects of individual fibers and probiotics to analyze those dietary ingredients that promote these helpful gut bacteria, Many recent studies have identified polyphenols and fibrous foods to be extremely significant in balancing the gut microbes. Polyphenols are found in some of the most common and everyday foods that we consume like spices, teas, fruits and vegetables.

The researchers conducted a study on 38 adults and after monitoring their diet and analyzing their stool samples, they came out with some astonishing findings. The results showed how citrus fruits can actually be bad for your stomach. Pectin, a compound present in the citrus fruits lowers the levels of some helpful bacteria.

On the contrary, their most novel finding was that white bread boosted Lactobacillus, a group of beneficial bacteria and hence is beneficial for stomach.This study was published in the American Chemical Society's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.


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10 Unexpected Health Benefits of Yogurt.

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Yogurt is a great food for us as it helps with digestion, gives us a good energetic feeling and tastes wonderful. But not many people know that it has many other benefits you may not know quite yet. After reading all of this I'm sure you'll start acting like me, and do your best to eat one cup of yogurt every day or two.
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The lactic acid in yogurt has a positive and protecting effect on your gums and teeth. It can help keep your teeth healthy and pretty and overcome the damages done by other foods and drinks, most commonly - coffee. It's important to note that although containing sugar, yogurt has no harmful effect on the enamel of your teeth.
Reduces allergy symptoms:

Those of us with seasonal allergies know how hard it can be to do anything when the symptoms start to appear, but a cup of yogurt might be an easy fix to this problem. The probiotics found in yogurt may decrease your body’s reaction to pollen and other allergens, minimizing your allergic reaction.
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Great pre or post workout snack:

Yogurt is rich on carbohydrates that can either help re-fuel you through out your workout, or replace the energy lost after you are done. The potassium and sodium found in it can also help replace those electrolytes you sweat out and keeps you feeling fresh even after a hard workout.
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The common cold will always be there, not much you can do about it. But there's still hope preventing it in time. Research proved that yogurt can strengthen your immune system, making your T-cells stronger and more active. They are more prone to beat the sickness out of you before it drags on too long.
Prevents yeast infections:

If you are given a prescription for antibiotics, you might want to consider yogurt to protect yourself. Using antibiotics usually raises the chances of yeast infections and the yogurt’s active cultures can help balance pH levels and prevent this uncomfortable problem.
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A recent study, conducted over the course of 15 years, revealed that 30% of volunteers that took at least 2% of their daily calorie intake from yogurt, were less likely to develop high blood pressure. That's only from 2%.
Helps prevent osteoporosis:

All milk and dairy products are in general a great source of calcium, and help build healthy bones. Look for yogurts with added vitamin D for an greater help in keeping your bones strong and healthy.
A great source of energy:

Aside from the energy provided by the carbohydrates in yogurt, it also contains B vitamins which are just what your body needs when you feel like you could use a little pick-me-up.
Builds muscle:

Yogurt contains all of the essential amino acids necessary to build muscle and other tissues in the body. It is a complete protein, which means it is also a welcome addition to our diet as they support all the necessary biological functions of the human body.
Helps you lose weight:

As stated in the last point, Yogurt helps build muscle and this means that it helps burn fat. The high amounts of protein will also help you stay fuller for longer periods of time while reducing your need for snacks and unhealthy foods.
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But what kind of yogurt should you get? I'd recommend:
Greek yogurt is a preferred kind, it is generally higher in protein and lower in sugar then other natural options.

You should also look for yogurt with live or active cultures, they are what improves the good bacteria in your gut.

Lastly, keep an eye open on the sugar content in your yogurt. Many kinds of yogurt contain added sugars and artificial sweeteners you do not want. Stick between 12-18 grams of natural sugar per serving and you're free to sit back and peacefully sit and enjoy a cup of the good stuff!



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Benefits of Cherry.

Benefits of Cherry.

Generations of people have reported that cherries help keep painful osteoarthritis (OA) and gout flares in check. Now, scientists are putting this popular folk remedy to the test, with promising results.

Researchers have tested different amounts of several varieties of cherries in almost every form, from juice to pills. And though most studies are small and the findings preliminary, evidence of the benefits of cherries is growing.


Gout Management


In a study of 633 participants, Boston University Medical Center researchers found that eating at least 10 cherries a day protected people with existing gout from recurrent attacks. The findings were published in a supplement to the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism.



“Cherry intake was associated with a 50 percent lower risk of gout flares over a 48-hour period,” says study co-author Hyon K. Choi, MD. “We extrapolate that cherries will continue to work long-term.”


He attributes the positive results to anthocyanins – plant pigments that have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Anthocyanins are found in red and purple fruits, including raspberries and blueberries, but cherries, especially tart cherries, may contain higher levels.


Liquid cherry extract – found in health-food and specialty stores – appears to provide the same benefits. In a retrospective study of 24 patients presented at the 2010 annual meeting of the European League Against Rheumatism, researchers at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, N.J., saw a 50 percent reduction in flares when gout patients took one tablespoon of tart cherry extract – the equivalent of 45 to 60 cherries – twice a day for four months.


“This is definitely a topic worth further investigation,” Dr. Choi says. “If cherries prove effective in large trials, they could provide a safe, nonpharmacological option for preventing recurrent gout attacks.”


Osteoarthritis Relief



Other studies suggest that cherries may also help reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Researchers at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center say 53 patients with knee OA who consumed two 8-ounce bottles of tart cherry juice daily reported a significant improvement in pain, stiffness, and physical function after six weeks. Each bottle of juice equaled about 45 cherries.


Patients lost these gains when they stopped drinking the cherry juice, “so it is alleviating symptoms, not curing disease,” says principal investigator H. Ralph Schumacher, MD. The findings were published in the same Arthritis & Rheumatism journal supplement.


Cherry pills may also improve OA pain and stiffness. In a pilot study at the Baylor Research Institute in Dallas, Texas, more than half of 20 enrolled patients reported improved pain and function after taking one cherry capsule a day for eight weeks. Each capsule contained 100 milligrams (mg) of anthocyanins. (Three ounces of pitted dark cherries are estimated to contain from 80 to 300 mg of anthocyanins). But in a follow-up study, when patients took two capsules daily, the cherry pills performed no better than placebo.


Until more is known, most researchers are reluctant to recommend a specific cherry regimen. But many agree that for overall health, and as a possible tool in managing gout and OA pain, a handful of cherries, especially a tart variety such as Montmorency, or a glass of cherry juice every day may be beneficial.


Source: Benefits of Cherries | Cherries | Arthritis Today



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10 Health Benefits of Ginger Tea

10 Health Benefits of Ginger Tea



With its high levels of Vitamin C, magnesium and other minerals, ginger root is extremely beneficial for health. Once made into tea, you can add peppermint, honey or lemon to make this beverage into an incredible tea with immunity boosters known to reduce inflammation and prevent many illnesses.

1. Anti-Cancer
Ginger tea including whole ginger extract exerts significant growth-inhibiting and death-inductory effects in a spectrum of prostate cancer cells. Over 17 other studies have also reached similar conclusions on ginger’s anticancer benefits, with the spice being shown by peer-reviewed research to positively impact beyond 101 diseases.

2. Relieve nausea
Drinking a cup of ginger tea before travelling can help prevent the nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. You can also drink a cuppa at the first sign of nausea to relieve the symptom. A study by Danish scientists looked at 80 naval cadets prone to seasickness and found that those given one gram of ginger powder suffered less in a four-hour period then those given medication.

3. Improve stomach performance
Useful in improving digestion and increasing absorption of food, ginger tea can bloating after eating too much.

4. Reduce inflammation
Ginger contains anti-inflammatory properties that make it an ideal home remedy for muscle and joint problems. In addition to drinking ginger tea, you can also use it to soak inflamed joints. Ginger is one of the best pain killers in the world having analgesic properties like the popular ibuprofen, only better. It contains a quartet, gingerols, paradols, shogaols, and zingerone which are active ingredients to reduce pain. Ginger reduces pain-causing prostaglandin levels in the body. A study by researchers found that when people who were suffering from muscular pain were given ginger, they all experienced improvement.

5. Fight respiratory problems
Ginger tea can help relieve congestion associated with the common cold. Try a cup of ginger tea for the respiratory symptoms associated with environmental allergies.

6. Improve blood circulation
The vitamins, minerals and amino acids in ginger tea can help restore and improve blood circulation that may help decrease the chance of cardiovascular problems. Ginger may prevent fat from depositing in the arteries helping to prevent heart attacks and stroke.

7. Relieve menstrual discomfort
This one is for all women suffering from menstrual cramps. Try soaking a towel in warm ginger tea and apply it to your lower abdomen. It may help relieve the pain and relax the muscles. At the same time, drink a cup of ginger tea with honey.

8. Strengthen immunity
Ginger tea can help strengthen your immunity due to the high levels of antioxidants in ginger.

9. Relieve stress
Ginger tea has calming properties that may help lower your stress and tension. This is thought to be due to a combination of the strong aroma and healing properties.

10. Reduce Asthma
A team of US-based researchers have suggested that ginger compounds are effective in reducing the symptoms of asthma.

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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