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Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Yoga and Diet (13-11-2013)


Yoga and Diet

INTRODUCTION
Modern man lives at the risk of self-poisoning through the food the consumer. Body tissues are continually undergoing a change of structure and the multitude of cells that make up the body are constantly dying off, while fresh material is supplied, this body building materials comes only from the food one eats. While our yogi’s placed great importance on diet, it is in the last few years, the western scientists & physicians have paid attention to this subject

Recent researches on diet has proved that,

“A change in diet can not only cure and prevent diseases, but also prolong humAn life”

It also changes the character of a person.

This diet modulation, now-a-days plays very important role in all therapies, but from ancient time “YOGA and DIET” are always interrelated. Without proper diet, Yogic practices fails & without proper practice & yoga, diet is not exactly suitable for the body.

YOGA

Yoga is “RIGHT LIVING”. This definition may appear to be simple, but really it is very significant, for the meaning of right living is very wide. It aims at the harmonious development of the body, mind and soul. It is the tuning away of senses from the objective universe and the concentration of mind within. The practice of yoga helps to control the emotions and passions and gives power to resist temptations and to remove disturbing elements from the mind

There are 8 limbs in yoga according to “PATANJALI” maharishi

a) Yama

b) Niyama

c) Asana

d) Pranayama

e) Prathiyahara

f) Dharana

g) Dhyana

h) Samadhi

To attain the 8th stage, one not only practices yoga, but also should be strict in their diet. Though, as already said yoga and diet are always inter-related.


Saturday, 2 February 2013

Amazing Cucumbers


1.   Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2.   Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3.   Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4.   Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5.   Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the photo chemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

6.   Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7.   Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explorers for quick meals to thwart off starvation.
8.   Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water..

9.   Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10.                Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber will react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown to reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11.                 Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the physiochemical will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12.                 Looking for a 'greenway to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface. You want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but it won't leave streaks and won't harm your fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13.                 Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate

10,000 times stronger than Chemotherapy.

 There is no harm just drinking this water as a normal water, day to day.?
Just cut 2-3 thin slices of lemon in a cup/containner and add drinking water will become "alkaline water", drink for the whole day, just by adding drinking water. Take it as drinking water everyday is good for everybody.
The surprising benefits of lemon!
I remain perplexed!
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Institute of Health Sciences, 819 N. L.L.C. Charles Street Baltimore , MD 1201.
This is the latest in medicine, effective for cancer! 
Read carefully & you be the judge 
Lemon (Citrus) is a miraculous product to kill cancer cells. It is 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy. 
Why do we not know about that? Because there are laboratories interested in making a synthetic version that will bring them huge profits. You can now help a friend in need by letting him/her know that lemon juice is beneficial in preventing the disease. Its taste is pleasant and it does not produce the horrific effects of chemotherapy. How many people will die while this closely guarded secret is kept, so as not to jeopardize the beneficial multimillionaires large corporations? As you know, the lemon tree is known for its varieties of lemons and limes. You can eat the fruit in different ways: you can eat the pulp, juice press, prepare drinks, sorbets, pastries, etc... It is credited with many virtues, but the most interesting is the effect it produces on cysts and tumors. This plant is a proven remedy against cancers of all types.Some say it is very useful in all variants of cancer . It is considered also as an anti microbial spectrum against bacterial infections and fungi, effective against internal parasites and worms, it regulates blood pressure which is too high and an antidepressant, combats stress and nervous disorders.
The source of this information is fascinating: it comes from one of the largest drug manufacturers in the world, says that after more than 20 laboratory tests since 1970, the extracts revealed that
It destroys the malignant cells in 12 cancers 

including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreas ... The compounds of this tree showed 10,000 times better than the product Adriamycin, a drug normally used chemotherapeutic in the world, slowing the growth of cancer cells. And what is even more astonishing: this type of therapy with lemon extract only destroys malignant cancer cells and it does not affect healthy cells.

Institute of Health Sciences, 819 N. L.L.C. Cause Street , Baltimore , MD1201


Amazing Banana


A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression 'going bananas' is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on:
Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!! 
This is interesting.
 
After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same
way again.

 
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 proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-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 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 (England) 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. 

Hangovers:

One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey.. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar
levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system. 


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.
Overweight and at work?
Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. 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. 

Smoking &Tobacco Use:

Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal. 

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 rebalanced 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 swear 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, 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 it's time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A banana a day keeps the doctor away!' 

PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish
  with dry cloth.

Amazing Fruit !!!

Saturday, 12 January 2013

HOW TO START A DETOX


According to detox expert Jaison Greene, of the Detox Authority website, detox is the process by which your body naturally eliminates harmful wastes and toxins via the lungs, liver, kidneys, lymphatic system and colon. There are many plans and programs designed to detoxify the body, says Brad Crump, D.C., of Red Mountain Resort & Spa in Ivins, Utah. Ultimately, there is one goal in mind, and that is to remove foreign and potentially harmful substances from the body.

Prepare to Detox


Step 1


Determine eligibility. Crump believes anyone is a candidate for a good nutritionally based detoxification program. Keith Mirante, D.C., of Coastal Chiropractic & Wellness in Madison, Conn., agrees that cleansing is safe for everyone as long as it is supervised by a doctor. Greene, however, cautions those who are under the age of 18, over the age of 69, pregnant, breastfeeding, sick or recovering from an acute illness avoid detoxification.

Step 2

Set a time period. Choose a quiet period from one week to one month (no weddings, parties, big projects). Two weeks is ideal, recommends wellness coach Michelle Pfennighaus, of Boston, Mass. Set the start and end dates of the detox, and inform friends and family to not tempt you with outings and events that may distract from the detoxification process.

Step 3

Remove unwholesome foods from the home. Iva Keene, internationally recognized naturopath, recommends limiting intake to easily digestible foods rich in nutrients that support detoxification. Switching to whole foods frees up energy which can be used for cleaning and cell repair. Digestion of a regular meal requires a lot of energy because the body is bombarded with additives, preservatives and chemicals.

Eliminate all foods that have high inflammatory or allergenic potential, says Crump, such as dairy, soy, gluten and grains (wheat, rye, barley), refined foods (white sugar, white flour), all types of meat, fish, eggs, nuts, and seeds, starchy vegetables (potatoes, corn), and all fruit except lemons and grapefruits.

The Detox Process

Step 1

Eat real, clean whole foods. Whole foods contain vital nutrients for optimal liver function. Allowed foods include all vegetables (except potatoes and starches), organic lemons and grapefruit, filtered water, herbal teas (dandelion, peppermint, chamomile, St. Mary's thistle, nettle, lavender, lemon balm), olive oil, herbs and spices, sea algae and sea weed, suggests Keene.

Step 2

Drink appropriate fluids, especially water. Not only is water good for the cleansing process, says Keene, but it helps overcome food cravings. Have a glass of water, and the craving will pass.

Avoid caffeine. Caffeine is a diuretic, leads to dehydration and prevents the body from absorbing vitamins and minerals, says Greene. Avoid coffee, soda (even diet), and energy drinks. Herbal teas are permitted.

Do not consume alcohol. Alcohol damages the liver, muscles, and brain and depletes the body of essential vitamins and minerals, warns Greene.

Step 3

Be active. Start or maintain a moderate exercise program, such as walking. Greene suggests reducing intensive gym routines for at least the first week of detox. The body is working harder than normal to eliminate toxins, and muscle building exercises may overburden it.

Step 4

Consider introducing additional detox techniques. Keene prescribes daily baths with Epsom salts to draw impurities from the skin. One full body massage or lymphatic draining massage is highly recommended. Three colonics in three consecutive days in the middle of the detox will clear impurities from the colon.

Step 5

Brace for unpleasant side effects. The body and mind detox together. A few days after beginning the detox, expect to feel tired, lethargic, headachy, and emotional, warns Pfennighaus. Manage these temporary side effects with plenty of water and herbal tea, relaxation and frequent naps.


Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/96186-start-detox/#ixzz2Hl7LSrQT

Naturopathy treatment by Juices



Hippocrates rightly said let thy food be thy medicine and let thy medicine be thy food. Importance of food in maintaining good health cant be denied. Several advanced dietary research studies have shown that different types of pro biotic elements, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and micronutrients help us ward off several health issues. Various types of fruits and vegetable juices have magical treatment capabilities. Especially, seasonal fruits and vegetables have great ability to increase our vital immunity (jeevani shakti). Juices help us flush clean our blood and lymphatic systems.

Selecting food items for Juice treatment: Always use only fresh fruits, vegetables or sprouted grains. Any usage of rotten, stale or cut food items kept for long time may result in infections as there is rapid microorganism activity in these items.

Wonders of Juices: Almost for all types of disease juices can be used as they give a lot of mental and physical energy. It is advisable to have only one type of juice at a time and use only seasonal (less expensive) fresh fruits and vegetables. keep 2.5 to 3 hrs gap between two juice intakes. One may add banana, Fig (Anjeer), dates, resins, and other sweet fruits to sprouts and juices.

Juice diet plans for common diseases and disorders:

Indigestion: It is the source of a lot of disorders. It is advisable to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. Juice of carrot, spinach, tomato, alma, bottle guard (lauki), cucumber, fig (anjeer), wheat grass, bitter guard, papaya, orange, peach or apple can be taken in this condition.

Dehydration: Carrot soup or juice, Lemon drink (add one lemon, 5gm salt, 3 table spoon honey to one glass water and mix well), Juice of orange, sweet lime, water mellon, coconut water or cucumber, and Rice starch.

Colitis: Curd, or Juice of carrot, cabbage, cucumber, apple, beet root, orange, banana, or papaya.

Acidity: cabbage and carrot juice, or juice of cucumber, bottle guard (lauki), apple, sweet lime, water mellon, pumpkin, banana, potato or papaya.

Ulcer: Equal amount of cold water and cabbage juice, cold milk, or juice of laud or carrot.
Lose motions: Butter milk + isabgol, juice of bottle guard (lauki), cucumber and carrot mixed with isabgol.
Jaundice: Juice of banana, orange, sweet lime, sugar cane, pineapple, papaya, tender turmeric, honey, radish leaves, radish, or spinach.
Diabetes: Juice of jambul (jamun), tomato, bitter guard, neem leaves, cucumber, bottle guard (lauki), carrot, spinach, or cauliflower.
Lever disorders: Juice of water mellon, mulberry, bitter guard, cucumber, bottle guard (lauki), beet root, carrot, pineapple, grapes or other sour fruits. Also, one may take tamarind (imli), tomato (without seeds) or coconut water.

Stones (pathri): juice of apple. radish or spinach leaves, carrot, tamarind, or tomato. It is also advisable to have coconut water or tomato soup. One should avoid small seeds of any vegetables or fruits.

Cough (Khasi): Drink hot water with few drops of honey and lime juice. Another effective mix is prepared by adding extracts of ginger, garlic, onion, holy basil to honey.

Throat disorders: Drink hot water with few drops of honey and lime juice. Other juice combinations helpful in this condition are carrot + beet root + spinach, Guava + onion + garlic, pineapple, orange or sweet lime. It is advisable to have little warm juice but remember not to heat the juice directly whereas dip the juice in hot water to heat it indirectly.

Skin diseases:
 Juice of carrot + spinach + tomato, potato, cucumber, neem leaves, beet root, water melon, guava, apple, orange or sweet lime. 

Fever: Pomegranate, orange, sweet lime, grapes, soaked resins. Garlic juice, onion juice, lemon juice and honey with hot water. 

Pneumonia: ginger, tender turmeric and honey mixed with hot water, steamed sweet lime juice, or Juice of orange, holy basil, carrot + tomato.

Insomnia: Juice of sweet fruits like apple, guava, mango, banana, grapes, etc. Juice of bottle guard (lauki), potato, spinach + carrot, salad leaves, onion.  

Migraine: lime water, juice of ginger, salad leaves with sweet fruit juices. 

Acne: spinach + carrot, potato + carrot, grapes + beet root, spinach + tomato or cucumber juice.
Eye diseases: Juice of papaya, carrot, tomato, spinach, radish leaves, mango, indian gooseberry (alma), orange or shaljam

Typhoid: Juice of pomegranate, orange, soaked figs, resins, onion, garlic or coconut water.
Influenza: onion, garlic and lime juice mixed with hot water is helpful in influenza. Juice of carrot, orange or sweet lime.

Anemia: Juice of Spinach and other leafy vegetables, tomato, indian gooseberry (alma), beet root, wheat grass, cabbage, bitter guard, grapes, resins soaked in water/milk, or munnake.

Heart diseases: Juice of  pomegranate, pineapple, indian gooseberry (alma), onion, garlic, orange, mulberry or sweet lime. Coconut water, and honey and lime mixed with water are also helpful in heart diseases. 

Pregnancy: juice of leafy vegetables such as spinach. Juice of carrot, tomato, apple, cucumber, grapes, custard apple or beet root. 

Mouth Ulcers: juice of chaulai, cabbage, spinach, tomato, cucumber or carrot.

Internal bleeding: 
Juice of apple, lemon, indian gooseberry (amla), nashpati or orange.

Infertility: Juice of carrot, spinach, apple or tomato, and sprouted wheat.

Weight loss: Juice of low calorie fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, cucumber, spinach, bottle guard (lauki), pumpkin, tomato, tender papaya, or cucumber.

Weight gain: Fruit Juice of high calorie sweet fruits such as pineapple, papaya, banana, orange, mango etc.

Hypertension or high blood pressure: Butter milk made from cow's milk, soybean curd, and Juice of onion, cucumber, tomato, orange, bottle gourd (lauki), carrot or sweet lime.

Cancer: Wheat grass  juice, Juice of holy basil (Tulsi) leaves, wheat or gram sprouts. Juices of sour fruits such as grapes, fig, cabbage, potato, resins, pineapple, orange, sweet lime, tender turmeric, papaya and Indian gooseberry (amla). Soup of tomato and cabbage with raw garlic. 

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