Being healthy and beautiful inside out!

We serve an Awesome God. He forgive our sins but heals our disease too!
Psalm 103:3
Healing comes from our Lord.
The health and beauty tips shared here are collected and compiled from the net, heard from elders, read in books, passed on through generations.
The health and beauty care tips mentioned here are all natural/ off the kitchen shelf, made from fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs etc.
Need to remember..
Proverbs 1:30
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
So inner beauty is more important than outer. To have a beautiful personality we need to be beautiful from within and we sure can take care to be fit, healthy and look good on the out too.
Be blessed, refreshed not just physically but spiritually too as you stop by here.
To Yeshua be All Glory and Honor!
Julia

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Health: Signs of a STROKE( Received by e-mail)



Please have a look....This 5 min may save a life and lots of tears..... You could save a life. 

STROKE: 
Remember The 1st Three Letters... S.T..R ... 
My friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks. 


STROKE IDENTIFICATION: 

During a
 party, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. (they offered to call ambulance) 
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm , Ingrid passed away.)
She had suffered a stroke at the 
party .
Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. 
Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. It only takes a minute to read this... 


STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
 
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. 

RECOGNIZING A STROKE 


Remember the '3' steps, 
STR 
 Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. 
The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. 

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking
 three simple questions 

S
 * Ask the individual to SMILE .. 
T
 * = TALK. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (eg 'It is sunny out today').

R
 * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS . 

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call the ambulance and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
 

NOTE 
: Another 'sign' of a stroke is
1. Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue. 
2. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke. 



Home Remedies for Dandruff


Home Remedies for Dandruff
For good hair without dandruff, drink at least 2 liter water daily, eat lots of salads, green vegetables, and fresh fruits.
Combs must be washed as frequently and hair should be brushed regularly.
Dandruff is a scalp condition that can be controlled.
Too little oil or too much oil can result in dandruff. Try the following...
Dandruff treatment using Fenugreek SeedsThe use of fenugreek seeds is one of the most important remedies in the treatment of dandruff. Two tablespoons of these seeds should be soaked overnight in water and ground into a fine paste in the morning. This paste should be applied all over the scalp and left for half an hour. The hair should then be washed thoroughly with soap-nut (ritha) solution or acacia concinna.
Dandruff treatment using LimeThe use of a teaspoon of fresh lime juice for the last rinse, while washing the hair, is another useful remedy. This not only leaves the hair glowing but also removes stickiness and prevents dandruff.
Dandruff treatment using Green Gram PowderA valuable prescription for removal of dandruff is the use of green gram powder. The hair should be washed twice a week with two tablespoons of this powder mixed with half a cup of curd.
Dandruff treatment using BeetBeets have been found useful in dandruff. Both tops and roots should be boiled in water and this water should be massaged into the scalp with the finger tips every night. White beet is better for this purpose.
Dandruff treatment using Snake GourdThe juice of snake gourd has been found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of dandruff. The juice should be rubbed over the scalp for this purpose.
Try Coconut Oil For A Dandruff Home RemedyThe best place of buy coconut oil is at any natural or health food store like GNC.  Apply the coconut oil to the scalp and scrub away the dead skin with a brush or fingernails.  Next, either hold your head under a faucet of hot water or in the shower under hot water for fifteen minutes.  You will have immediate results that will last up to six months or a year.
A Dandruff Home Remedy From The KitchenCheck your kitchen cupboard for olive oil and almond oil.  If you don't have either one, you can usually buy them at health food or vitamin stores.  Mix the two together and apply to scalp and leave on for five minutes.  Once it starts to tingle rinse and shampoo.
A Dandruff Home Remedy From The Barber ShopHere\'s an old dandruff home remedy from a retired barber.  Add two crushed aspirins to your shampoo when you wash your hair.  Leave the mixture on for two minutes then rinse and wash again.  This remedy usually works after one treatment.
Dandruff treatment using Other Remedies1) Dandruff can be removed by massaging the hair for half an hour with curd which has been kept in the open for three days, or with a few drops of lime juice mixed with indian gooseberry juice every night, before going to bed.
2) Another measure which helps to counteract dandruff is to dilute cider vinegar with an equal quantity of water and dab this on to the hair with cotton wool inbetween shampooing.
3)Cider vinegar added to the final rinsing water after shampooing also helps to disperse dandruff.
4) Mix 1 teaspoons lemon juice with 2 teaspoons vinegar and massage on the scalp.
Wash your hair with an egg shampoo.
5)Take a palm full of baking soda and rub it on your wet hair. Wash it off with water. The baking soda should relieve the itching and help in reducing the problem of dandruff.
(Compiled)

Friday, December 14, 2012

Need to loose a few pounds? (compiled)

Source: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/need-to-lose-a-few-pounds-fast-heres-how
Sip tea for weight loss
Drinking hot herbal tea throughout the day keeps you full without adding lots of calories. In the winter months, you’re always craving comfort food to keep you warm, and tea takes care of that craving.
An apple a day keeps the weight away
Apples are Cohen’s No. 1 go-to food for losing weight. They have a lot of fiber and take a long time to chew. An 80-calorie apple will make you feel full for quite awhile.
Watch your diet at restaurants
When you eat out, tell the waiter not to bring the bread basket or the dessert menu or the cheese tray. You can even ask ahead of time for half your entrée to be wrapped to go.
Do the plank exercise
Lying flat on your stomach, push yourself up onto your elbows and your toes, with your back straight, abs tight, and nose pointing at the floor. Hold this posture for one minute. Do three one-minute planks every day, and you’ll see much better and faster results than with crunches.
Do lunge exercises, too
In your office or living room, do “walking lunges.” Take a five-minute break and lunge across the floor to the wall, then back again. Or do the same thing while watching TV or talking on the phone.
Walk for 1 hour every day
You don’t need to lift weights or do aerobics, just walk for one hour each day.  You can lose 250 to 350 calories each hour just by walking at a moderate speed. 
Eat cereal for breakfast five days a week.
Studies find that people who eat cereal for breakfast every day are significantly less likely to be obese and have diabetes than those who don't. They also consume more fiber and calcium -- and less fat -- than those who eat other breakfast foods. Of course, that doesn't mean reaching for the Cap'n Crunch. Instead, pour out a high-fiber, low-sugar cereal like Total or Grape Nuts.  
4 Fast Weight Loss Steps
1. Moderate Exercise:
“Three times a week.
2. Adequate Water Intake:
“Almost no one drinks enough and when you are losing weight, you need more. Take your weight, divide it in half and that equals the number of ounces of water you should drink each day.
3. Good Nutrition:
“Fresh fruits and veggies, grains, low-fat meat choices. And for most, a huge reduction in "fast foods," fried foods, sugary foods, white flour products, and red meat.
4. Good Sleep:
“This is a vital issue. Sleep is when the body rejuvenates and repairs. If you are not sleeping well, we can just about guarantee you won't lose the weight you are trying to lose.

Some weight loss Tips:
Eat slowly and calmly.
Put your fork or spoon down between every bite. Sip water frequently. Intersperse your eating with stories for your dining partner of the amusing things that happened during your day. Your brain lags your stomach by about 20 minutes when it comes to satiety (fullness) signals. If you eat slowly enough, your brain will catch up to tell you that you are no longer in need of food.
Eat only when you hear your stomach growling.
It's stunning how often we eat out of boredom, nervousness, habit, or frustration -- so often, in fact, that many of us have actually forgotten what physical hunger feels like. Next time, wait until your stomach is growling before you reach for food. If you're hankering for a specific food, it's probably a craving, not hunger. If you'd eat anything you could get your hands on, chances are you're truly hungry.
Spend 10 minutes a day walking up and down stairs.
The Centers for Disease Control says that's all it takes to help you shed as much as 10 pounds a year (assuming you don't start eating more).
Order the smallest portion of everything.
If you're ordering a sub, get the 6-inch sandwich. Buy a small popcorn, a small salad, a small hamburger. Studies find we tend to eat what's in front of us, even though we'd feel just as full on less.
Brush your teeth after every meal, especially after dinner.
That clean, minty freshness will serve as a cue to your body and brain that mealtime is over.
After breakfast, make water your primary drink.
At breakfast, go ahead and drink orange juice. But throughout the rest of the day, focus on water instead of juice or soda. 

Breathing exercises (Compiled)


Breathing exercise -
Learn how to breathe completely 
We breathe or die. We do it constantly by the end of our lives. Breathing exercise will help you to enjoy every breath and feel life. When I was a child, other children laughed at my belly, which moved while breathing and I kept wondering why only their chests moved when they breathed in. 
When we breathe in, the air should reach the diaphragm (an organ in the mid section of the body, where ribs end) so that it remains inside the body long enough to allow oxygen to be absorbed. The stretching of the diaphragm makes a natural massage to the abdomen.


To find out whether you breathe completely, lie down on the floor and make this breathing exercise:
Place your hand on the abdomen. If your hand goes up when you breathe in, it means you breathe completely. If it stands still, you should make a conscious effort to make the air you inhale lift the hand on your abdomen. Lie down for a few minutes, breathe calmly and try to make the hand on your abdomen rise every time you breathe in. You can do it while watching television or reading. Start by consciously concentrating on the way you breathe and if you are able to do it while watching television, it means you have reached the state of subconscious complete breathing.
 
Another breathing exercise:
As a next stage, try to consciously breathe abdominally while sitting or standing. Once again, place your hand on the abdomen and try to make it move up and down while breathing calmly. Concentrate on it; when you notice you are breathing abdominally while standing or watching television, it means it has become a part of your nature and you are fully enjoying every breath.
 
Breathing exercise rule
For physical activity your body needs more oxygen, i.e. you have to take in more air in deeper, controlled, conscious breaths. When I started exercising I used to make 10 repetitions at a single breathing in. I was in a hurry to finish the set before I was out of breath. I was not aware of doing it, until a friend joined me at the gym and noticed I was not breathing while making an exercise. It sounded odd and I began watching my breathing and tried to control it.
BREATHING EXERCISES
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  A 20% reduction in oxygen blood levels may be caused by the aging process and normal breathing habits. Poor breathing robs energy and negatively affects mental alertness. Unless breathing is exercised, aging affects the respiratory system as follows:
  Stiffness: The rib cage and surrounding muscles get stiff causing inhalation to become more difficult. Less elasticity and weak muscles leave stale air in the tissues of the lungs and prevents fresh oxygen from reaching the blood stream.
  Rapid, Shallow Breathing: This type of breathing, often caused by poor posture and weak or stiff muscles, leads to poor oxygen supply, respiratory disease, sluggishness, or heart disease.
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BELLY BREATH EXERCISES
     The following exercises are simple ways to deepen breathing and to cleanse the lungs. These exercises will also increase energy and decrease tension.
  Lie flat on your back to get a proper sense of deep breathing. (Have some small pillows available to reduce strain by tucking them under the neck and knees. The natural course of breathing in that position will create a slight rise in the stomach upon inhaling and a slight fall upon exhaling.)
  Place your hands palm down on your stomach at the base of the rib cage. (The lungs go that far down. What fills them deeper is the pushing down of the diaphragm. The diaphragm creates a suction which draws air into the lungs. the air is then expelled when the diaphragm pushes up. In this process, the life-giving oxygen fills the lungs and gets into the blood stream for distribution to the cells. Carbon dioxide is expelled from the blood into the about-to-be exhaled breath, thus cleansing the body and blood of waste products.)   Lay the palms of your hands on your stomach just below the rib cage, middle fingers barely touching each other, and take a slow deep breath.  (As the diaphragm pushes down, the stomach will slightly expand causing the fingertips to separate somewhat.
  This movement indicates full use of the lungs, resulting in a truly deep breath rather than the "puffed chest" breath experienced by many as the greatest lung capacity. Chest breathing fills the middle and upper parts of the lungs. Belly breathing is the most efficient method. Infants and small children use only this method until the chest matures.
FOR BEST RESULTS, PRACTICE THIS EXERCISE FOR 5 MINUTES.
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COMPLETE BREATH EXERCISES
1. Sit up straight. Exhale.
2. Inhale and, at the same time, relax the belly muscles. Feel as though the belly is filling with air.
3. After filling the belly, keep inhaling. Fill up the middle of your chest. Feel your chest and rib cage expand.
4. Hold the breath in for a moment, then begin to exhale as slowly as possible.
5.  As the air is slowly let out, relax your chest and rib cage. Begin to pull your belly in to force out the remaining breath.
6. Close your eyes, and concentrate on your breathing.
7.  Relax your face and mind.
8.  Let everything go.
9.  Practice about 5 minutes.

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HUMMING BREATH EXERCISES
     Follow the instructions for inhaling the COMPLETE BREATH (Steps 1-3 above). Now, as you begin to slowly exhale, make a HUM sound. Keep making that humming sound as long as possible. Pull your stomach muscles in, squeezing out a few more seconds of humming. Then relax. Practice for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Correct time to drink water ( Received by e-mail)



Drinking water especially at the following times, will maximize its effectiveness to the Human body.

Two (02) glass of water - After waking up - Helps activate internal organs

One (01) glasses of water - 30 minutes before meal - Help digestion

One (01) glass of water - Before taking a bath - Helps lower blood pressure

One (01) glass of water - Before sleep - To avoid stroke or heart attack
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For relaxing your feet


Take a basin/tub filled with luke warm water.
Add a few table spoons of salt to it. Place your feet in this water for 30-45 minutes till the water gets cold.
This is will give a good relaxation to feet, especially for a tired feet that hurts.

Read more here: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/soaking-feet-in-vinegar.html

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Benefits of Triphala (Compiled)‏



Top Benefits of Wonder TriphalaTriphala is certainly the most celebrated herbal formula. This herbal formulation contains the following three ingredients in a powdered form, in the ratio 2:1:1.  Indian Gooseberry or amala or amalaki ( Emblica officinalis ) ★ Beleric Myrobalan or behera or bibhitaki ( Terminalia belerica ) ★  Chebulic Myrobalan or harada or haritaki ( Terminalia chebula ) 
This mixture has a long list of uses. Here, we enumerate the top ten. 
1.  Constipation - The ingredients of triphala act as natural laxatives. A regular use of triphala will help in the digestion of the food, separating the wastes effectively, and then voiding them out from the bowels. 
2. Colon cleansing - Sometimes, fecal matter accumulates in the large intestine (colon) due to improper functioning. This causes the fecal matter to get compacted and it obstructs the bowel movements. This may become an invitation to parasitic worms, which can cause several problems. Triphala helps to loosen out these compacted matters and eliminate them from the body. Colon cleansing therapists use triphala in a large way. 
3. Weight loss - Triphala helps in weight loss indirectly as well as directly. Since it cleanses out the colon completely, it aids the body in metabolizing the foods that are introduced into it. Due to this, there is no accumulation of fats in the body, and this helps in keeping the body weight in check. Directly, amalaki can dissolve the accumulated fats within the body. 
4. Flatulence - Flatulence is caused due to the accumulation of tox
ic gases in the stomach. Triphala acts in dissolving all these gases and hence it becomes an ideal cure for flatulence. 

5. Nervous Disorders - Triphala is a nervine. It has properties for toning the nervous system. That is the reason it is prescribed as a medicine for people who are suffering from nervous ailments, including Alzheimer's Disease. 
6. Gout - Triphala is an anti-inflammatory agent. Gout is caused due to the inflammation of the joints and the bones. Triphala helps in removing these deposits, which are voided through urination. 
7. Liver and Pancreatic Problems - Triphala is excellent in treating problems of the liver and the pancreas. Triphala provides support to liver metabolism and improves the functioning of the bile duct. In Ayurveda, triphala is a commonly prescribed medicine for the treatment of hepatitis. 
8. Urinary Stones - Triphala corrects the excretory system. It helps in dissolving all kinds of residues in the urine that do not come out in the normal way, and coagulate in the form of stones. When these are dissolved, they are normally expelled out of the body. 
9. Eye Problems - Due to its cooling and astringent properties, triphala is commonly prescribed for treating eye problems such as conjunctivitis. It can also help to correct visual maladies, including cataract and glaucoma. Using triphala as eyewash in suspension with water keeps the eyes healthy and moist. 
10.    Stress - Vitamin C is known for releasing hormones that can help the body combat stress. The amalaki is one of the richest sources in the world of vitamin C. That is the reason people are prescribed triphala powder to keep away from stress. This also helps people to come out of depression and remain in a healthy state of mind.
Read more: 
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/top-benefits-of-wonder-triphala-986125.html#ixzz0xGdpVS8w
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Triphala Churna:Triphala Churna uniquely cleanses and detoxifies at the deepest organic levels without depleting the body's reserves. This makes it one of the most valuable herbal preparations in the world. It is considered the most effective and safest laxative. Triphala is mild, non-habit forming, and a rejuvenative. Triphala helps maintain overall health by harmonizing digestive functions and cleanses the stomach. 
Indications:* Colon cleaner
* Intestine cleaner
* Better circulation
* Opens the bile duct
* Improves peristaltic movements
* Urinary tract toner
* Liver protector
* Kidney protector. 
* Digestive disorders
* Constipation
* Hyperacidity
* Headaches
* Infections
* Blood impurity
* Anti-inflammatory
* Nervine weakness
* General body weakness
* Eyes related problems
* Cataract
* Parasites
* Worms
* Colitis
* Flatulence
* High Cholesterol
* Irritable bowel syndrome
* Diverculosis
* Aging 
Ingredients:1. Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
2. Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula)
3. Bhibitaki (Beleric myrobalan)
Dosage: ½ to 1 tea spoonful (3-6gm) twice a day with luke warm water or as directed by the physician.
Triphala dosage: 
How to take Triphala - There are two ways to take triphala, as a powder or tablet. Traditionally triphala is taken as a triphala churna/ triphala churnam/ triphala powder. 
One would stir in two or three grams of the triphala choorna/ triphala choornam/ triphala powder with warm water and consume the entire amount each evening or divided into three doses throughout the day, between meals if possible.
or one should take two to six triphala tablets one to three times daily. Children may only require one or two tablets in the evening. The larger dose is more laxative while the smaller dose tends to be more gradually blood purifying. A smaller dose might be one or two tablets three times daily. One should increase or decrease the dose according to one's bowel movements.
 
Churnam or powder can be used in different forms.For weight reduction: One teaspoon along with honey in empty stomach.
For constipation: One teaspoon with lukewarm water at bed time. Capsules or tablets one in twice a day.
Himalaya Triphala Natural Herbal Compound of Indian Gooseberry (Amalaki), Chebulic Myrobalan (Haritaki) and Bellirica Myrobalan (Vibhitaki) 
Benefits of Himalaya Triphala: Corrects Constipation, Cleanses Digestive Tract, Cleanses Colon, Detoxifies Body, Treats Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Ulcerative Colitis
Indications
Constipation
Indigestion and other digestive complaints
Premature aging
Dosage*
1 capsule twice a day before meals
http://www.ayurvedicherbalcure.com/Herbs/triphala.html