Health Benefits of Mangoes (Compiled)

Mango originated in Southeast Asia where it has been grown for over 4,000 years.

Over the years mango groves have spread to many parts of the tropical and sub-tropical world, where the climate allows the mango to grow best. Mango trees are evergreens that will grow to 60 feet tall. The mango tree will fruit 4 to 6 years after planting. Mango trees require hot, dry periods to set and produce a good crop. Most of the mangos sold in the United States are imported from Mexico, Haiti, the Caribbean and South America. Today there are over 1,000 different varieties of mangos throughout the world.

Mangoes should be soft, but solid. Mangoes can continue to ripen after they have been picked. Hard mangoes can be left out in room temperature to ripen until they have softened. You can place them in a paper bag to speed the ripening process.

The Health Benefits of mangoes

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Mangoes are not only delicious they are also rich in vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.

Mangoes are high in fibre but low in calories and sodium.

Mangoes are rich in vitamin A and have good amounts of vitamins B and C as well as Potassium, Calcium and Iron.

We are advised to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Half a mango counts as one portion.

Health Benefits of Mango :~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Mangoes contain phenols, this phenolic compound have powerful antioxidant and anticancer abilities.

Mango is high in iron, pregnant women and people with anemia are advised to eat this fruit regularly.

Mango is effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin.

It is also valuable to combat acidity and poor digestion.

Mango is high in antioxidant and low in carbohydrates.

Mango is a rich source of vitamin A(beta-carotene), E and Selenium which help to protect against heart disease and other ailments. 100 gms of edible portion of the mango contain about 1990ug of beta-carotene (vitamin A), which is much higher than in other fruits. The total carotenoids in mango increase with the stage of ripening. Eating mangoes in the season may provide a store of vitamin A in the liver, sufficient to last for the rest of the year and highly beneficial for the prevention of vitamin A deficient disorders like night blindness.

Mangoes, both ripe and unripe are very good sources of vitamin C. 16mg of vitamin C is present in 100 gms of mango. Both vitamins A and C are anti oxidants and help to prevent free radical injury and thus reduce the risk of certain cancers. Ripe mango provides a good source of calories.

The ripe mango is antiscorbutic, diuretic, laxative, invigorating, fattening and astringent. It tones up the heart muscle, improves complexion and stimulates appetite. It increases the seven body nutrients, called 'dhatus' in Ayurveda. They are food juice, blood, flesh, fat, bone marrow and semen. The fruit is beneficial in liver disorders, loss of weight and other physical disturbances.

Just one mango contains 1-3 times your recommended daily intake of Vitamin C and beta-carotene a cancer fighting antioxidant. Mangoes also contain all 4 recognised anti-oxidants (namely Vitamin A, Vitamins C & E and Selenium) that prevent Heart Disease, Cancer and Diabetes - the three biggest killers in the western world.

Why God made Bananas? (From an e-mail received)

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose - combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proved that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous ninety minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: 
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: 
Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 
200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: 
High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Heartburn: 
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness:
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: 
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin.. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: 
Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: 
The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): 
Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer, tryptophan.

Stress: 
Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be re-balanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: 
According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine", eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%"

Warts: 
Those keen on natural alternatives say that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, you see, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.
So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away".

Tips to reduce bad Cholesterol(Compiled)

Cholesterol comes in two forms:
high-density lipoproteins (HDLs)
and low-density lioproteins (LDLs).
Of these, HDLs are generally called "good" cholesterol whilst LDLs are "bad".

1) PRAYER~~There is healing for all ailments in the NAME OF JESUS!!!
BY HIS STRIPES WE ARE HEALED!!

2)When 2 table spoon honey + 3 table spoon cinnamon powder was mixed in 16 ounces of tea water & given to Cholesterol patients, it was found that the level of Cholesterol in Blood reduced by 10 % in 2 hours.

Taken 3 times a day. it is said to cure any chronic Cholesterol.

2) Water lowers blood cholesterol.
 Here below are some information I collected on-line.http://www.watercure.com/wow/wonders_of_water.html

High cholesterol levels are an indicator of early drought management by the body. Cholesterol is a clay-like material that is poured in the gaps of some cell membranes to safeguard them against losing their vital water content to the osmotically more powerful blood circulating in their vicinity. Cholesterol, apart from being used to manufacture nerve cell membranes and hormones, is also used as a "shield" against water taxation of other vital cells that would normally exchange water through their cell membranes.
Water is a natural healer & is believed to cure many illness.
My doctor who believes water is God's free gift to man to stay fit, says drinking 3-4 liters of water/day can keep us free of so many illness.
3) Garlic has been reputed to assist the heart for centuries and has been used in herbal medicines for all manner of conditions. Garlic & cholesterol reduction are frequently mentioned together
Making raw onion & Garlic part of our daily diet, helps to prevent clot formation.
Garlic  has the ability to make your blood thinner and less sticky which means it helps to prevent the platelets from building plaque up in your arteries. This helps to maintain the flexibility of the arteries in the heart. That means that the heart won't have to work so hard to do a normal job.

4) Pomegranate juice consumption decreased "bad" LDL activity and helped in reducing bad cholesterol.

5)  Carrot juice is an excellent source of vitamins B and C as well as calcium pectate, an extraordinary pectin fibre that has been found to have cholesterol-lowering properties.

The 7 Super Foods of the Bible (Copied from an e-mail)

Trying to eat healthy? Start by opening your Bible to Deuteronomy 8:8, where the Israelites are promised "a good land…, a land of wheat and barley, of vines, figs, and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey."

The ancients might not have known the word "antioxidant," but they were onto something with this list of biblical "super-foods." Explore this gallery to find out exactly how on-target they were. 

Wheat

This grain, which is found in everything from bread to pasta to cakes, is healthier when it is refined as little as possible. Whole-wheat products (those that are certified 100% whole wheat) contain 30 percent of your recommended daily fiber intake, as well as high levels of manganese and magnesium. 

Barley

Another whole grain, barley can be found in breads and cereals, as well as in hearty winter soups. High in fiber, barley is good for intestinal health and can lower cholesterol and reduce your risk of colon cancer and type-2 diabetes if eaten regularly. Barley also contains trace amounts of copper, which have been shown to help reduce the symptoms of arthritis.

Grapes

Everyone knows that grape juice and red wine are tasty—but healthy? Grapes contain nutritional compounds called flavonoids, which are believed to reduce your risk of blood clots and protect your body from damage by the "free radicals" found in LDL, or "bad," cholesterol. 

Figs

These sweet fruits, eaten either dried or fresh, are high in potassium, a mineral that helps control blood pressure. They are also high in dietary fiber, which may help you lose weight, and they are a fruit source of calcium, which can help preserve bone density. 

Pomegranate

These strange-looking seed fruits are back in vogue as health-giving super-foods, particularly in juice form. The fruits are rich in antioxidants, which prevent LDL cholesterol from doing its damage, and it helps prevent blood clots by keeping blood platelets from clumping together. 

Olive Oil

Olives, and the extra-virgin oil that is made from a single pressing of the fruit, contain many of the antioxidants that are thought to protect against the oxidation of LDL cholesterol compounds. They also are high in monounsaturated fatty acids, which are called "the healing fats" because they lower the effects of "bad" cholesterol while raising "good" cholesterol

Honey

Raw honey, in addition to being a natural sweetener, is replete with antioxidants and is considered to be an anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal substance. It is thought to have tumor-fighting properties, and may help prevent colon cancer. The daily consumption of a spoonful of honey is said to increase antioxidant levels in the blood

GARLIC AND ITS HEALING PROPERTIES (Posted by Lea)

Garlic has been around for centuries and in that time, the health benefits of garlic have grown beyond fending off vampires and warding against the evil eye. Garlic has always been a food of the peasant classes. Used as a remedy to cure many common ailments, the garlic clove helped fight smallpox and pulmonary tuberculosis, according to Wikipedia.org. The people of the Mediterranean were among the first to reap the benefits of garlicbefore it spread to Europe.

Modern medicine has only recently begun to take a serious look at the health benefits of garlic, trying to find where the myth ends and where practical medicinal application begins. Hospitals and medical journals the world over have done countless studies on garlic and have found much information to support the health benefits of garlic, but at the same time, nothing is absolutely proven to be true. Still, here are a few of the findings regarding the benefits of garlic.

A Cure for the Common Cold?

At some point, everyone has experienced a cold. A cold is an infection of the upper respiratory tract and while it is harmless, the runny nose, cough, congestion and sore throat can linger for days or weeks. Rhinovirus is the most common cause of colds, although there are over 200 different viruses that can cause the affliction. Some people say that eating a raw clove of garlic as soon as the sniffles start will stop the cold from gaining a foothold in the body. Studies done at the MayoClinic show garlic contains properties that help to boost the body’s levels of antioxidants, which work as a defense system against viruses. This has lead to more research into the health benefits of garlic, especially how it can support the immune system against other diseases.

I HAVE USED GARLIC TO LOWER HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AS WELL, YOU CAN BUY IT IN CAPSULE FORM................LEA

Health benefits of Barley and Barley water(Compiled)

Barley has been used for human consumption for the longest time. This is not only because it adds a unique delightful flavor to dishes, but because it adds nutritional value to the food we eat.

Health Benefits of Barley
Intake of barley is very likely to help you maintain your overall health in the long term. These whole grains are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and amino acids essential for our health. More importantly, barley is one of the richest sources of both soluble and insoluble fiber.

Insoluble fiber aids in proper excretion of waste products in the body, while soluble fiber (known as beta glucan) mixes with liquid, binds to fatty substances and allows them to leave the body. Barley is also seen to be rich in tocotrienols, which is an antioxidant which helps lessen risk for contracting heart disease and cholesterol problems.

 

Barley water, made by boiling the grain, is taken for kidney, intestinal & bowel disorders. It is more of a supportive tonic than a remedy.Source(s):
Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine by Dr. Thomas Bartram

 

Barley Water.

The main claimed benefit of barley water is in supporting the kidneys especially in times of stress. It is also used as a therapeutic water for those who have kidney and bladder ailments.
Pearl Barley. Pearl barley is what you can find in groceries. These are hulled barley which have been processed to remove the bran.

 

A recipe for Barley water:
This recipe for Barley Water is based on the one given by Alton Brown on Good Eats.

Doing a search on barley water will show you lots of variations. It's suggested that you drink 1 - 2 cups daily to receive health benefits.

2 quarts water
1 cup hulled barley
2 lemons
1/4 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
Several slices of fresh ginger

Place the water and barley into a medium saucepan; cover, set over high heat and bring to a boil. Once the barley comes to a boil, decrease the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. While the liquid is cooking, peel the lemons, being careful not to cut into the white pith. Juice the lemons and place the juice along with the peel into a 3-quart pitcher and set aside. Add the cinnamon stick and ginger slices.

After 30 minutes, strain the barley water through a fine mesh strainer into the pitcher. Discard the barley. Add the honey and stir to combine. Refrigerate until chilled. Will keep up to 5 days.

~Compiled~

 

Weight loss tips (Received by e-mail) (Source: Unknown)

Here are 9 tips for losing weight ....

1. Eat more fiber: eating at least 25g of fiber per day will help you consume fewer calories because they make you feel full and less hungry. Examples of high-fiber foods are: broccoli, beans and cereal.
2. Avoid high Glycemic Index foods, like honey, dried fruits, fruit juices and processed sugar.
3. Consume more lean protein: foods such as cottage cheese, eggs, fish, turkey, chicken, low fat yogurt and soy products can help you maintain muscle mass and speed up the fat-burning process.
4. Always eat breakfast: people that don't eat breakfast usually consume more calories throughout the day. Breakfast will help you avoid hunger pangs and will increase your metabolism.
5. Drink more than 8 glasses of water daily to detoxify your body.
6. Stop skipping meals: having small meals every few hours will boost your metabolism.
7. Start small: completely eliminating your favorite food from your diet will only make you feel deprived and sabotage your weight loss efforts. For example, if you really like chocolate, you can continue to enjoy it, but just try to gradually decrease the quantity.
8. Avoid processed foods, because they increase your sugar levels and make your body store fat.
9. Stay motivated: find a thinner photo of yourself and post it in place where you can see it every day. This way you will have the incentive to stick to the plan and think about all the rewards you will enjoy after you complete your weight loss program.

Facts on honey and Cinnamon (Compiled)

FACTS ON HONEY AND CINNAMON

It is found that mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients.
Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada, on its issue dated 17 January 1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by Honey and Cinnamon as researched by western scientists.

HEART DISEASES : Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, chapatti, or other bread, instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also those who already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack.

Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heartbeat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as age the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalizes the arteries and veins.

INSECT BITES: Take one part honey to two parts of lukewarm water and add a small teaspoon of cinnamon powder, make a paste and massage it on the itching part of the body slowly. It is noticed that the pain recedes within a minute or two.

ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week out of the 200 people so treated practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.

HAIR LOSS: Those suffering from hair loss or baldness, may apply a paste of hot olive oil, one tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder before bath and keep it for approx. 15 min. And then wash the hair. It was found to be effective even if kept on for 5 minutes.

BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.

TOOTHACHE: Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey and apply on the aching tooth. This may be applied 3 times a day till the tooth stops aching.

CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken 3 times a day, any Chronic cholesterol is cured. As per information received in the said journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.

COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.

INFERTILITY: Yunani and Ayurvedic Medicine have been using honey for thousands of years to strengthen the semen of men. If impotent men regularly take two tablespoon of honey before going to sleep, their problem will be SOLVED. In China, Japan and Far-East countries, women, who do not conceive and need to strengthen the uterus, have been taking cinnamon powder for centuries. Women who cannot conceive may take a pinch of cinnamon powder in half teaspoon of honey and apply it on the gums frequently throughout the day, so that it slowly mixes with the saliva and enters the body.

UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.

GAS: According to the studies done in India & Japan, it is revealed that if honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases.

INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food, relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

INFLUENZA: A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ingredient, which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.

LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly arrests the ravages of old age. Take 4 spoons of honey, 1 spoon of cinnamon powder and 3 cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, 3 to 4 times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increases and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.

PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of Honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS: Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS: Daily in the morning 1/2 hour before breakfast on an empty stomach and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one-cup water. If taken regularly it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking of this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

CANCER: Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month 3 times a day.

FATIGUE: Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon power in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton who has done research says that a half tablespoon honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3.00 p.m. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week.

BAD BREATH: People of South America, first thing in the morning gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water.
So their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder taken in equal parts restore hearing.

~~MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF HONEY & CINNAMON~~

Hi.....
These are valuable information..Be blessed & pass it on.
Julie

source: http://1stholistic.com/reading/health/health-honey-and-cinnamon.htm
~~MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF HONEY & CINNAMON~~
It is found that mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most of the diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world.

Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada, on its issue dated 17 January, 95 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by Honey and Cinnamon as researched by western scientists.

1) HEART DISEASES:

Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, chappati, or other bread, instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also those who already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heartbeat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as age the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalizes the arteries and veins.

2) To prevent Bad breath:

People in South America 1st thing in the morning, gargle their mouth with 1tsp honey & cinnamon powder mixed in hot water.

Their breath stays fresh through the day.

3) Arthritis:

Take~~
~~2 parts Honey
~~2 parts lukewarm water
~~1small tsp of cinnamon powder.

Make a paste & massage it on aching parts.

Arthritis patients may take daily morning & night, 1 cup hotwater + 2 tsp Honey + 1 small tsp cinnamon pd.

In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week out of the 200 people so treated practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.

4) Bladder infection:

Mix 2 tsp cinnamon pd + 1tsp honey in a glass of lukewarm water & drink. It destroys the germs in the bladder.

5) Tooth ache:

Make a paste of Honey & Cinnamon pd & apply around & on aching tooth.

This may be done 2-3 times a day, till the tooth stops aching.

6) Reduce Cholestrol:

When 2 table spoon honey + 3 table spoon cinnamon pd was mixed in 16 ounces of tea water & given to Cholesrol patients, it was found that the level of Cholestrol in Blood reduced by 10 % in 2 hours.

Taken 3 times a day. it is said to cure any chronic Cholestrol.

7) Colds:

Those suffering from common & severe colds 1 table lukewarm honey to which 1/4 tsp cinnamon pd in mixed daily for 3 days.

This will cure most chronic cough, cold & clear the sinuses.

8) Upset stomach:

Honey + Cinnamon powder cures stomach aches & clears stomach ulcers.

9) Gas:

According to recent studies done in India & Japan, when Honey & cinnamon taken together the stomach is relieved of Gas.

10) Immune Syestem:

Regular & daily use of Honey & cinnamon powder, strengthens the immune sysem. It strengthens the WBC to fight bacterial & viral infections.

11) Indigestion:

Cinnamon pd sprinkled on 2 table spoon honey before food, relieves acidity & digests heaviest of meals

12) Slows aging process: (Longevity)

Take 4 tsp honey + 1 tsp Cinnamon Pd + 3 cups of water & boil to make like tea.

Drink 1/4 cup 2-3 times a day.

13) Pimples:

Make paste with 1 table spoon Honey + little less than 1/2 tsp cinnamon pd.

Apply on pimples at bed time & wash it off in the morning with warm water.

Do this daily for 2 weeks.

14) Skin Infections:

Aply Honey & Cinnamon pd mixed in equal parts on affected parts to cure eczema, ring worm & other tyes of skin infections.

15) Weight Loss: (DON'T MISS THIS!!!)

Daily in the morning 1/2 hour before breakfast on an empty stomach & before bed time at night, drink honey & cinnamon boiled in a glass of water.

If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person.

Also if you drink this regularly it doesnot allow fat to accumulate in the body.

16) CANCER:

Recent research in Japan and Australia has reveled that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month 3 times a day.

17) FATIGUE:

Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon power in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton who has done research says that half tablespoon honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3.00 p.m. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week.

18) HAIR LOSS:

Those suffering from hair loss or baldness, may apply a paste of hot olive oil, one tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder before bath and keep it for approx. 15 min. and then wash the hair. It was found to be effective even if kept on for 5 minutes.
Nearly 75% sugar out of which 41% is fructose & 34% is glucose. It also contains Vitamin A, B( Thiamine, Riboflavin), Vit C, & traces of minerals like Na, K, P, Cl, Fe.
Honey provides the following benefits:
1) It strengthens the heart. It's said to be a heart tonic.
Acetylcholine present in honey increases blood flow to the heart.
2) It is a natural & gentle laxative.
3) It is a blood purifier & prevents cold, cough.
4) Honey is alkaline & doesn't produce acidosis or flatulence.
5) Honey is a sedative, Have a glass of hot milk to which 2-3 tsp of honey is mixed in. It's helps to get good sleep.

Benefits of drinking hot water (Compiled)

Water is same if you try to differentiate between hot and cold water. However, life is all bout learning good things. So why not try out hot water too. Probably it must have something good to offer to our healthy health.

As such drinking cold water doesn’t have any bad impact either.
Nevertheless let’s venture out what is there in drinking hot water. It has been found that hot water improves blood circulation. If you add honey and lemon, it makes the taste tastier and also it boost your body immunity.

It is proven that too much cold water can stimulate your kidney problems. So replace it with hot water, it makes thing easier. Your body mechanism reacts in a positive way. Try to drink different bottles of water and see how your body responds to it. Take the closer to your heart which means, that do not create any problem.

Try to drink at least extra pint of hot water if you are going to perform physical work or exercise. It is the perfect gourd to your body. Increase your drinking water in a day at least drink 8 glasses. It will purify your body and also improve to remove that unwanted materials from the body.

Make it a habit to drink a glass of water as soon as you get up; it restores lost moisture while sleeping you must have lost it.

Drinking a mug of hot water with a lemon before breakfast is the perfect solution to cleanse your system. This will count your daily requirement of water.

Try to offer someone a drink of hot water or an herbal tea.

Hot water makes your digestive system work smoothly. Try to drink a glass of hot water in the morning before taking anything. This may help you retain good skin. This is also advised to those weight or figure conscious people because it decreases fats from your body. Hope you like the journey of trying out hot water.

Water is not the life source without good reason.
Without it our body’s fine tuned engine runs less efficiently, & parts of it may even pack up working properly.

• Drink about 3-5 pints (about 2 litres) a day

• If you have 4-5% less than the recommended daily amount of water, it can affect your mental & physical performance by up to 20-30%

• Water flushes out the toxins in our bodies, which if they accumulate can cause dehydration which in turn causes tension, aches, pains, & headaches.

• water helps keep our joints well oiled, helping prevent joint disease such as arthritis in later life.

• water helps our gut work more efficiently, helping prevent constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, & many other related diseases.

• water hydrates your skin. Drinking enough water can combat skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, wrinkles & spots.

Add a squeeze or slice of the following to make your water more tasty:-

• lemon; to tone your kidneys }
• lime to tone your liver }combine these 3 for a hangover cure
• orange for vitamin C.
• kiwi fruit for vitamin C.
• strawberries for the sheer indulgence

I stick a slice of lemon & lime in a bottle of water if I’m on the move.
Avoid citrus fruits if you have joint disorders likearthritis, rheumatism, gout or osteo-arthritis

• try water hot, maybe with freshly sliced ginger, for a refreshing drink that improves your circulation. Add honey & lemon to make it even tastier & boost your immunity.
• the closer to body temperature water is, the easier your body takes it where it needs to go. Very cold water can over-stimulate the kidneys.
• try different bottled or filtered waters until you find one you like. You’ll be a connoisseur before you know it!
• drink at least an extra pint if it is hot or you are doing physical work or exercise.
• if you do drink tea, coffee, alcohol or fizzy pop, match glass for glass with extra water over the R.D.A.
• spread your water intake out throughout the day & drink most of your quota before 6p.m.
• drink a glass of water as soon as you get up to rehydrate from overnight & get your engine going.
• drinking a mug of hot water with lemon before breakfast to help cleanse your system. This counts towards your daily requirement.
• every time you put the kettle on or someone offers you a drink, ask for hot water or a herbal tea.
• if you drink a glass of water half an hour before every meal it dampens your appetite, & helps prevent you drinking with your meal which can decrease absorption of nutrients.

*Compiled

Tags: hot water

For relief from cough

Also:
A mixture of ginger juice & honey (warmed), if taken before going to bed, brings great relief to severe cough.
Be Blessed..

Goodness of citrus fruits, apples & cucumber

~~Citrus fruits like, oranges and limes contain high concentrations of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). This Vitamin C has a fat burning quality. Vitamin C reduces the effectiveness of fat. It reduces its content and can liquefy or dilute fat. By diluting the fat, it makes it less effective, and easier to flush out of your system. Vitamin C also works on cholesterol deposits. By adding Citrus Fruits to your daily diet, you will greatly increase your metabolism, increase your ability to get rid of fat, and also control your cholesterol levels

~~Add apple sauce (it's loaded with pectin), apples, fresh fruit and berries, to your diet and let the power of pectin pulverize the fat that accumulates on your cells. An apple a day can help keep the fat away.

~~Cucumbers are usually used in many salads, besides tasting great their high water content adds to your bulk hence making you feel full. They can be consumed before every meal which will greatly help you from over-eating!

Be Blessed

Problems accompanying Summer...(Compiled)

Summers and its accompanying heat often bring with it a range of problems like those of sunburns, rashes, heat stroke and prickly heat. Prickly heat is a problem most common in those parts of our body where sweat does not get space to evaporate.

For instance, feet and underarms are most susceptible to prickly heat because sweat often gets trapped there. This in turn leads to formation of rashes on the skin. Given below are some helpful home remedies to get rid of prickly heat.

~The best way to deal with prickly heat is by preventing it. This can be done by taking certain preventive measures like avoiding intake of excessive alcohol, smoking and spicy and fried food. You need to keep your body cool and avoid excessive exposure to hot and humid conditions.

~If you are suffering from prickly heat rashes then you must apply some cold water or ice cubes on the affected parts to cool the body down and prevent or reduce inflammation.

~Having an oatmeal bath also helps. All you need to do is to add oatmeal powder in your bath tub and take a bath to get relief from prickly heat.

~A neem bath can also help.

~After having baths, you should apply talcum powder to prevent sweat formation in your body. There are also many prickly heat powders available in the markets.

~Drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated.

~You can also drink fruit juices and coconut water.

The main aim is to keep your body cool and comfortable. Another effective home remedy for the treatment of prickly heat is by applying a paste of sandalwood and rose water to the affected parts.

Follow the above given tips to effectively deal with the problem of prickly heat.

Some Home remedies:

- Oatmeal powder is a useful home treatment for getting relief from prickly heat. Add little amount of oatmeal powder in a bath tub and stir it well. Take a dip in the bath tub, this will give fast relief from inflammation and soothes the skin.

- You can also try this simple home remedy to get relief from inflammation and prickly heat. Take cotton cloth or sponge and soak in cold water. Keep it over the affected area until all the water is not absorbed away. Do this 2-3 times a day.

- Ice cubes are another easy home remedy for treating prickly heat caused due to hot and humid temperature. Rub small ice cubes over the red bulges. The cool ice cubes will reduce the inflammation and will also puncture the red swellings.

- Apply gram flour (besan) paste over the infected area. Cover the red bulges with this paste and allow it to dry. Wash it off with cold water. This will help in removing all the dead skins and relieves from inflammation.

- Dry the barks of banyan tree and grind it into find powder. Apply it over the infected area. This also gives fast relief from prickly heat.

- You can also apply an herbal or non-perfumed talcum powder after bath. This will help in absorbing extra moisture from the body and protect from prickly heat. Repeat this process 4-5 times a day.

- Fuller's earth (multani mitti) is useful home remedy for prickly heat. Make multani mitti pack by adding 4-5 tablespoon of it with 2-3 tablespoon of rose water and plain water to make a thick paste. Apply it over the back, and other affected area. Allow it to dry and then wash it off using cold water. 

WRINKLE BUSTER (Compiled)

WRINKLE BUSTER:

1) Seedless grapes! It has one of the ingredients in those big time expensive wrinkle creams. 

All you do is cut a grape in half and gently crush it on your face and neck. 

Make sure that youapply this juice on"crows-feet" and the lines around your mouth. Leave it on for twenty minutes or so and rinse with tepid water and pat dry. 

Repeat every day and before you know it... those old lines will be hard to find!

Don't forget to drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. 
And... eat veggies rich in Vitamin A, such as carrots, celery and spinach. 
If you can, get 8 hours of sleep every night!

Mix together Tomato pulp and Badam paste.
Apply on face and wash after 10-15 mins.Use this pack 3 times a week.

Make a paste of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves. Apply it over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and washed with warm water. This will prevent pimples, blackheads, and wrinkles.

1) Take 1 tbsp of cold milk and add 3-4 drops of lime juice. Rub this paste well into the wrinkles before going to sleep. The next morning wash with warm water and dry with a rough towel firmly. Once again rub in the cream - in the direction opposite to the wrinkles. Wait for ½ an hour and wash, avoid using soap.
2) Take 1 tbsp of cold milk and add 3-4 drops of lime juice. Rub this paste well into the wrinkles before going to sleep. The next morning wash with warm water and dry with a rough towel firmly. Once again rub in the cream - in the direction opposite to the wrinkles. Wait for ½ an hour and wash, avoid using soap.
3) Rub the pulp of a ripe Papaya on the face and leave for ½ an hour before washing.
This is a very good toner also.
4) Rub almond oil on the wrinkles in upward strokes. Leave overnight and wash with warm water next morning.
5) Cut open a Vitamin -E capsule, add ½ tsp of glycerine and apply. Wash after 15- 20 minutes.
6) Add ½ tsp honey to 1 tsp rice powder. Smoothen the lines with this paste. Leave for ½ an hour and wash.
7) Mix 1 tsp honey with 1 tsp of milk cream. Apply well. Wash after 20 minutes.Note: Treatment for wrinkles should be done everyday for a period of 30 - 40 days to have visible results.

HOME MADE ANTI-WRINKLE FACE MASKS

The most sure-fire ways of keeping wrinkles at bay is adequate sun protection, nutritious diet, regular exercise, a stress-free lifestyle and proper sleep.

It’s a fact that you cannot get rid of wrinkles with homemade masks, nonetheless some of these face packs help rejuvenate, revitalize and give your skin a firmer texture.

Honey anti-wrinkle mask

Ingredients:

1 ½ tbsp honey

½ tsp carrot juice

A pinch of baking soda.

Method:

Combine honey and juice of carrots. Apply on face. Leave on for 20 minutes. Remove using cotton wool dipped into warm water to which a pinch of baking soda has been added.

 

Egg and Cream mask

Ingredients:

1 white of an egg

1 tablespoon of milk-cream (malai)

Method:

Combine together to make a paste. Apply on face and neck for 20 minutes. Rinse off with tepid water. This mask tautens the facial skin quickly and your face will look rejuvenated almost immediately but this doesn’t last for longer. If you're want to make your skin look tighter and younger for the evening, this is a great mask to use.

 

Cornflour mask:

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon corn flour (makki ka atta)

1 tablespoon of honey

Method:

Make a paste with the above ingredients without any lumps.

Application:
Apply on face and allow it to dry before rinsing off.

 

Apple facial mask

Ingredients:

Apple – 1

Method:

Mash apple and use as a facial mask to tighten your skin.

Application:

Use on face for 10 minutes and wash thoroughly with cold water.

 

Egg white-olive oil face mask

Ingredients:

Egg white – 1

Lemon juice – 1 tsp

Olive oil – 1 tbsp

Method:

Beat egg white until smooth add the juice of lemon and olive oil. Apply to face and neck a few hours before retiring to bed and leave it on for 20 minutes. Wash off and follow with your moisturizer.

 

Egg white-lemon mask

Ingredients:

Eggwhite- 1

Juice of half a lemon

Salt- ½ tsp

Method:

Mix beaten egg white with the juice of 1/2 a lemon and salt. Apply for 15-20 min and wash off. Works wonders on wrinkled skin.

Banana mask

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana

1 tablespoon rose water

Method:

Mash banana and add in rose water.

Application:

Apply as often as you can. Wash with lukewarm water after 30 minutes. If used regularly it gives your skin a firm texture.

Mint-kaolin mask

Ingredients:

1 egg white

2 teaspoon kaolin

2 tablespoon mint leaves (pudina) juice

Method:

Crush a handful of mint leaves and allow it to steep in water for half an hour. Strain the liquid. Alternatively, you may extract the juice of mint. Beat the egg white until stiff. Add to the mint extract. Stir in kaolin to make a paste.

Application:

Apply the mask all over face and wash it off after 15 minutes.

 

Eggwhite-cucumber-mint anti wrinkle face pack

Ingredients:

1 tsp cucumber  juice

1 egg white

1 tbsp mint juice

½ tsp honey

1 tsp curd (yoghurt)

Method:

Beat egg white until stiff. Blend ingredients thoroughly.

Application:

Apply thickly on face. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse.

 

Green-gram flour anti-wrinkle face pack

Ingredients:

Green Gram (moong) flour – 1 tbsp

Coconut oil – 1 tsp

Turmeric (Haldi) powder – ½ tsp

Method:

Mix all the ingredients and apply evenly all over the face and wash off with cold water after 20 minutes.

 

Papaya-cream face pack

Ingredients:

Mashed papaya – 2 tbsp

Milk cream – 1 tbsp

Method:

Mix the two ingredients well and apply on your face for 15-20 minutes to wash it off with cold water later. Do this at least thrice in a week.

Peach-lemon face pack

Ingredients:

Peaches – 2

Lemon juice – 1tsp

Method:

Mash the peaches and to this mixture add lemon juice. Apply on your face and neck for 15-20 min. Wash off and follow it up with a moisturizer.

 

Green seedless grape mask

Ingredients:

Green seedless grapes

Method:

Cut a green seedless grape in half, and gently rub it on your face concentrating on places which are more wrinkle-prone likecrow's feet,  laughter lines etc. Leave the mask on your face for around fifteen to twenty minutes before washing it off with cold or warm water. Gently pat your face dry. You may then apply a good herbal moisturizer.

Pamper your under eyes skin area by using egg white or castor oil, as it keeps the skin soft and nourishes with required nutrients in your body and slows down the aging sign (wrinkles). One of the useful home remedies for wrinkles.