Sweet potato

15 Nutritious Facts:

1. Sweet potatoes are an excellent choice for diabetics since they contain natural sugars that decrease and stabilize the insulin resistance in diabetics. They are alsogood for the regulation of the sugar levels.

2. Sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fibers which are good for digestion. They also prevent colon cancer and help with constipation.

3. Sweet potatoes contain carotenoids which help in producing Vitamin A. This vitamin regenerates the respiratory system. So, people with respiratory problems, especially smokers should consume sweet potatoes more often.

4. Vitamin D is also contained in sweet potatoes. This vitamin is good for the teeth, heart, skin, bones, energy levels as well as for the normal function of the thyroid gland.

5. In general there can be an improvement of the heart functioning with the help of the potassium. This vitamin lowers the impact of the sodium, regulates blood pressure and makes a balance of the electrolytes.

The sweet potato has Vitamin B6 that prevents heart attacks, strokes and degenerative diseases.

6. The potassium in the sweet potatoes is good for healthy tissues and muscles. It also helps in reducing swelling and cramps, provides with energy and relaxes the muscles. It also regulates heartbeats and nerve signals.

7. Beta –carotene in the sweet potato acts like an anti –oxidant. It helps with arthritis, gout and asthma, protects against lung and breast cancer and it also reduces aging effects.

8. Since sweet potatoes are rich in folic acid, they are a great source of folic for healthy fetal development. Pregnant women should consume more sweet potatoes.

9. The potassium content in potatoes increases the flow of oxygen, regulates the balance of the body’s water and normalizes the heartbeats. The magnesium content on the other hand acts as an anti-stress agent.

10. Vitamin C is crucial for the entire body’s function and sweet potatoes have abundance of it.

11. Sweet potatoes are also rich in iron that has a crucial role in the producing of red and white blood cells. That’s why they help against anemia.

12. Did you know that you can use the water from the boiled potatoes for treating your skin? Especially for irritation of the skin, cleaning the pores and absorbing impurities.

The Vitamin C contained in the sweet potato will produce collagen while the vitamin E will help in the improvement of the complexion of the skin. Anthocyanins will help you in removing wrinkles and purifying the dark circles around the eyes.

13. If you suffer from painful pre-menstrual symptoms, the iron and manganese in sweet potatoes will soothe them.

14.Having problems with damaged hair and dandruff? The beta-carotene will prevent them and it will also stimulate hair growth.

15. Since sweet potatoes have an abundance of the vitamins vital for the enzyme, protein and carbohydrate metabolism you should consume them more often. However, you need to consult a doctor if you have ever had oxalate urinary tract stones.

Cauli the Saviour

Recipe
Cooked Cauliflower can loose some of it nutrients. So to maximize nutrients is to eat it raw.
I can see many of you glaring at me, so for those who don’t like it raw try this mashed cauliflower.

1 large head cauliflower
5 garlic cloves
1/3 cup fresh herbs (Puthina, Thulsi, etc)
Crystal salt

• Chop cauliflower into smaller pieces
• Chop the garlic cloves into pieces of 2 or 3
• Steam cauliflower and garlic for 15 minutes or until the cauliflower and garlic are tender
• Combine the steamed cauliflower, garlic, fresh herbs, and salt and blend it until everything becomes mashed
• Eat it and stay healthy

Benefits

It is always looked at as the little brother of the brocholi which took all the credit of the entire family. But Cauliflower was always a super vegetable err.. flower

Cancer repellent 
You heard it with others and you will hear it here as well. Yes cauliflower shares its story too.
It slows the growth of stem cells causing cancer and slows down the tumor growth
It also helps in the control of prostrate cancer in men and breast cancer in women

Closer to the Heart
By virtue of anti oxidants and anti inflammatory properties cauliflower protects one from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Cauliflower decreases the chronic inflammation and maintain the patency of the blood vessels and keeps good blood flow to essential organs of the body.
It also contains allicin, which has been found to reduce the occurrence of stroke and heart disease.
Sulforaphane in cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables has been found to significantly improve blood pressure and kidney function.

Anti Inflammatory
Everyone need some level of inflammation in our body to stay healthy. But it should never reach a position that it gets out of hand.
If the bodies immune system interprets the inflammation as a threat to the body, it can damage the system to an extent that can cause cancer and tumors.
Cauliflower's strong anti inflammatory property can work as deep as the gene to keep in control of all the trouble

Vitamin and Mineral
A serving of cauliflower contains 80% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C.
It also contains vitamin K, Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, and Manganese.
Wow! That looks like half the periodic table!

Brainy stuff
If you got some brains it does help it a lot. Choline in cauliflower helps in the brain development, which ties to the cognitive functions, memory and learning.
It has shown prospect in helping reduce the age related memory issues too.

Detox
It contains antioxidants that support Phase 1 detoxification.
It releases sulfur-containing nutrients important for Phase 2 detox activities.
The glucosinolates in cauliflower also activate detoxification enzymes

Digestion
As a major source of dietary fiber, it also contains sulforaphane which helps in protecting the inner lining of the the stomach and protecting it from bacterial overgrowth

And still if you feel you don't want to taste the cauliflower you can try some of its sisters and brothers

Broccoli, Turnips, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage,
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Arugula, Collard greens,
Horseradish, Kale, Kohlrabi, Radishes, Mustard greens,
Rutabaga, Wasabi, Daikon, Watercress

Apple with a Pine

When the guy told an apple a day keeps the doctor away, he must have pricked himself in the pineapple. Pine apple is one of the few understated fruits that can be used better than an apple to keep the doctor away

Who should 
You need a sudden spike of instant energy
You want to improve immunity
You want a good digestive solution
You have cough, common cold, sinuse
I am getting old and my vision is blur
I am a blob
I feel like a chemical weapon and need a detox

Who should be careful
I am diabetic - Consult a specialist.

Key highlights
Detox your system
2 slices pineapple
1/2 papaya, cubed
2 tablespoons yogurt
1/2 lemon
1 or 2 mint leaves

Say goodbye to Cough Syrup
1 cup of fresh pineapple juice
A quarter of a cup of fresh lemon juice
Fresh ginger
A tablespoon of honey
Half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper (Red chilly/ red pepper)
Little turmeric (to improve your digestion)

Anti-Inflamatory
Bromelain 
There is a lot of it in the pine apple. So what...?
This enzyme reduces inflammation from infection and injuries
Decreases osteoarthritic pain. They have a lot of names (arthritis, gout, joint pain and chronic inflammation)
Reduces swelling, especially of the nose and sinuses
And have an influence in the prevention of tumor cells and slow blood clotting

Sure does do a lot, but this is just the beginning

Immunity Booster
Vitamin C - Pineapple can bomb us with Vitamin C which boosts the immune system.
It can reduce the duration of the common cold
Apart from this, its also loaded with Vitamin A, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Dietary fiber, Folate Calcium, Phosphorus, and Potassium. 
They can help maintain strong bones due to the content of the trace mineral manganese.

Digestion
The Bromelain is back - This also aids in digestion by breaking down proteins. Ever heard of marinating meat in pineapple juice? The enzymes help break the protiens and help in better absorption and digestion

Vision breakdown
Vision loss for older adults is caused by damage to the retina. Pineapple can lower the risk of this disease because of its beta-carotene. Its better than carrot as friuts are better absorbed by adults than vegetables.

Weight management
No, you won't get a six pack, you won't magically lose 30 kg in 2 months.
But yes pineapples are nutrient-dense and can help with weight management as they help you feel full without adding too many calories, but provide you with fiber and a number of essential vitamins and minerals.

Power bank
If you are short of energy and tired after a tough day and need to go an extra mile, Pineapple it there to stay. It is high in natural sugar and can act as a quick boost.
But if you are diabetic take medical advise or a little protein and healthy fat along with this as it will help manage the sudden spike in the sugar.

Mango mambo

Mango - The King of fruits claims the ancient Tamils. Just the fragrance of ripe mangoes is enough to tingles ones taste buds.

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. 

Vitamins: Mango is rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Vitamin C content is more in raw mango as compared to that in ripe mango. It also has traces of Vitamin E, Vitamin B and Vitamin K.

The mango pulp is a nutrition bomb. The orange color in the mangoes can hint us that it is tha storehouse of beta carotene (Vitamin A). Ripe mangoes hold the highest levels of beta carotene, while green mangoes are higher in Vitamin C. These antioxidant carotenoids are known for their protective power against certain cancers. Mangoes have enough potassium to replenish energy after physical activity.

Mangoes are high in antioxidants, low in carbohydrates and good sugar, and like other yellow/orange fruit such as pumpkin and carrot, they are an excellent source of beta-carotene (Vitamin A). They also contain Vitamin E and selenium which help protect against heart disease and cancer. You can obtain 40% of your daily fiber intake from a mango.

We all know the importance of fiber in our diets. If you are eating your mango-a-day, irregularity is not a problem for you and so we’ll spare the gruesome details regarding constipation, piles and spastic colon. Research has shown that dietary fiber has a protective effect against degenerative diseases, especially with regards to the heart; may help prevent certain types of cancer, as well as lowering blood cholesterol levels.

The nutritional value of mango makes it good for weight gain, eye disorders, hair loss, heat stroke, prickly heat, diabetes, bacterial infections, sinusitis, piles, indigestion, constipation, morning sickness, diarrhea, dysentery, scurvy, spleen enlargement, liver disorders, menstrual disorders, leucorrhea, and vaginitis.

Mango, being high in calories and carbohydrates, is good for those who are trying to gain weight. The phenolic compound found in mangoes has been found to have powerful antioxidant and anticancer properties. Being high in iron, mango is said to be very good for pregnant women as well as for people suffering from anemia. Mango is believed to be effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin.

Mangoes are a good source of vitamins and minerals essential for the human body. It is an affordable and seasonal fruit. Mangoes can be eaten both raw and ripe. Raw mangoes have a sharp sour taste, while the ripe mangoes are juicy and sweet to eat. 

Pamper the PA PA YA

One of the most common available and easily grown fruit. But seldom does the common man realise the magic behind this fruit.

Digestion - Papaya contains the digestive enzyme papain essential in aiding digestion.

Healer - The unique protein-digesting enzymes; papain and chymopapain help lower inflammation and improve healing from burns in addition to helping in digestion of proteins. 

The antioxidant nutrients found in papaya, including vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene, are also very good at reducing inflammation.

Gastric guardian - The ripe fruit is easily digestible and prevents constipation. Papaya taken alone for two or three days has a highly beneficial tonic effect upon the stomach and intestines.

Colon cleanser - The juice of the papaya relieves infections of the colon and has a tendency to break down pus and mucus reached by the juice. It helps prevent cancer in organs and glands with epithelial tissue (ripe papaya). Papaya’s fiber binds to cancer-causing toxins in the colon and keep them away from the healthy colon cells. In addition, papaya’s folate, vitamin C, beta-carotene, and vitamin E have each been associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer.

Prevents nausea (includes morning sickness and motion sickness)
Disinfectant - The seeds are antihelmintic, for expelling worms and they are given with honey. Chewing two teaspoonfuls of seeds after each principal meal (three times a day).

Pamper the Heart - Papayas is helpful for the prevention of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease. Papayas are also a good source of fiber, which has been shown to lower high cholesterol levels.

Antioxidants - Papayas are an excellent source of vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin E and vitamin A (through their concentration of pro-vitamin A carotenoid phytonutrients), three very powerful antioxidants.

Diabetes - Try Lady Finger

How To Use Lady Finger?

Take two or three lady fingers. 
Cut them from the center and put them into the glass full with the water. 
Leave them for the full night. 
In the morning remove lady finger and drink the water before breakfast. 
Repeating the same process every day will help you to reduce your sugar level. 
Fresh lady finger is better than cooked one.

Inside the ladies finger

G.I Food
G.I stands for Glycemic index. The person who is suffering from diabetes should take diet enriched in Glycemic index. Approximately 20 G.I is present in Ladies Finger. Diabetic patients can easily use Ladies Finger recipes as their meal to fill their stomach and also control their diabetic level.

Fight Kidney Diseases
Lady Finger is also good to prevent your body from different kidney diseases. It is considered that high sugar level effect your both kidneys badly. So by taking Ladies Finger daily will prevent your kidneys. Have an moderate amount of Ladies Finger daily if you are a diabetic person.

Soluble Fibers
Soluble fibers are very important to keep your kidneys healthy. They play their role in digestion of carbohydrates. Lady finger is enriched with soluble fibers. It slow down the digestion process and hence lower the sugar level in blood. These are some of the main reasons for you to select lady finger as a diet to control diabetes.

Clean the colon

How many of us can deny that in-spite of all comforts back in home or a great time out in a mall or even during the most romantic movie night with a date, a single lousy smelly toilet can ruin the entire experience. And every one of us have sure experienced this once in out lifetime.

A bad drainage system is a nightmare even for a man with a blocked nose due to a bad flu and in the long run can ruin the overall health too.

Like the drainage system in every system, Colon is the human drainage system as it is the last and most important part of the digestive system. It extracts the remaining water and salt from solid wastes that come from the smaller intestine. It holds on to the left overs that are properly disposed during our regular morning rituals in the toilet. 

To have a healthy digestive system the colon cleansing is very important. Having a clean colon also reduces the risk of colon cancer.

Here are a few day-to-day food that effectively cleanse the Colon

1. Lemon : Citrus fruits are very effective in cleansing the colon, especially a lemon. Drinking a glass of lemon juice in the morning helps to cleanse and detox the body.

2. Spinach : Spinach helps to protect the digestive tract from ailments and can cleanse the colon.

3. Green Tea : Green Tea is enriched with lot of health benefits. It will be good if we drink green tea to detox the liver.

4. Legumes : Kidney beans and Lentils are good to cleanse the colon and promotes healthy digestive system.

5. Whole Grains : Grains are low in calories and cholesterol.You must include grains in your diet to cleanse the colon. Due to their high fiber content, it is also good for digestion.

6. Avocado : The Omega-3 oils in the Avocado helps to cleanse the colon. The Omega-3 oils acts as a lubricant to the intestine walls and removes all the toxins and waste food particles.

7. Fish : The Omega-3 fatty acids and oils in the fish helps to cleanse the system and also improves digestion.

8. Garlic : Garlic is an herb which has lot of health benefits. It is also one of the foods for cleansing the colon.

9. Fruit Juice : Fruit Juices are rich in fiber which helps in cleansing salts that detoxifies the system. So include fruit juices in your diet chart.

10. Broccoli Sprouts : Broccoli Sprouts detoxifies the colon and keeps it clean. It also cleanse the liver and promotes healthy digestion.

Back to the Bananas

Ever wondered the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! Lets peep into the world of Bananas. 

Bananas contain three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy, so much energy that 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
People suffering from depression can try 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
A bananas breakfast, break, and lunch has its effect in boosting 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? Research says the most obese people 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.

Banana really is a natural remedy for many illness. 

For those who tried to sell you an apple to keep the doctors away think again.

Compare it to an apple, banana 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!’

Bitter Gourd

A little bit of bitterness is always good for the health

Bitter gourd has been always been associated with lowering sugar levels in people suffering from diabetes. But there are a few more powerful properties that makes Bitter gourd an essential ingredient in out food chart.

Bitter gourd is helpful in fighting against cancer and a number of infections.

Bitter gourd is also known to provide relief from constipation and is also effective in the treatment of psoriasis.

Bitter gourd helps in improving circulation and in turn, generates slimming effects on the body.

Regular consumption of bitter gourd has been associated with prevention as well as treatment of hypertension.

Bitter gourd is believed to be helpful in preventing eye complications, apart from treating neuritis. It improves eye-sight due to it high beta-carotene content

The juice of the leaf of bitter gourd plant has been found to be beneficial in the treatment of alcoholism.

The essential vitamins and minerals present in bitter gourd help in treating defective metabolism of carbohydrates.

The bitter tonic properties of bitter gourd have made it effective as a blood purifier.

Fresh juice of bitter gourd is good for patients suffering from piles.
It removes stomach worms and highly recommended for kids.

Save the eyes

There is a saying that eyes are mirrors of our soul. But with the advent of our "FAST" life the soul itself has been tarnished off its light. That being a discussion for another day lets worry at least about the mirror.

The following exercise is nothing new as has been doing rounds on the electronic media for quite a while.
The 20-20-20 as it is called is the most easiest and adaptable exercise that keeps the eyes in balanced health. It is apt for all of us, who spend long hours at our desks, looking at the computer screen.

Step 1
Every 20 minutes of looking into the computer screen, turn away from it and look at any object at least 20 feet away. This changes the focal length of the lens inside the eyes, a must-do for the tired eyes. It relaxed the strain in the nervous in the eyes and facilitates better focus.

Step 2
Try and blink your eyes for 20 times in succession, to moisten them. Eyes are the most sensitive part that is exposed to the external environment with lesser protection apart from the eyelids. Blinking lubricated the surface and cleans the surface off dust. It also keeps the eyes cool.

Step 3
Time permitting of course, one should walk 20 paces after every 20 minutes of sitting in one particular posture. This increases the blood circulation for the entire body.

Lets start implementing these easy to practice methods to extend the longevity of the eyes. Still not convinced talk to a man who has lost his eyesight. Or rather just tie a piece of cloth and blind yourself and try living for a few hours. 

The Banana story

Whether as a quick snack, cut up and tossed in the blender for a fruit smoothie, or used to make quick bread or pancakes, most people enjoy bananas. Bananas are such a staple on produce shelves that most of us don't stop to think about their tropical origins or their many nutritional benefits. Next time you enjoy a banana, consider some of these facts:

1. Hands and Fingers
Bananas do not grow on trees. The banana plant is classified as an arborescent (tree-like) perennial herb and the banana itself is actually considered a berry. The correct name for bunch of bananas is a hand of bananas; a single banana is a finger.

2. Heart Health
One banana contains 467mg of potassium, providing powerful protection to the cardiovascular system. Regular consumption of the potassium-packed fruit helps guard against high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and stroke.

3. Bones
Although bananas do not contain high amounts of calcium, they do supply the body with an abundance of fructooligosaccharide, a prebiotic substance (one which encourages probiotics, the friendly bacteria in the digestive system). As fructooligosaccharides ferment in the digestive tract, they enhance the body's ability to absorb calcium.

4. Energy and Mood Balancing
Another benefit to bananas high potassium content derives from that mineral's role as an energy-supplying electrolyte. Since bananas also contain tryptophan, serotonin and norepinephrine, they help prevent depression while encouraging feelings of well-being and relaxation. In addition, the vitamin B6 in bananas helps protect against sleeplessness, mood swings and irritability.

5. Vision
Bananas, combined with the African herb orinol, have been used to treat cataracts in Nigeria. They also share with other fruits the ability to prevent macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in adults. According to a study published in the Archives of Opthmalogy in 2004, people who eat 3 servings of fruit per day are statistically unlike to develop the vision-diminishing disease.

6. Better Digestion
Bananas suppress acid in the digestive tract, alleviating heartburn and helping guard against ulcers. Since bananas contain pectin, a soluble fiber, they aid in the elimination process, helping prevent constipation.

7. Baby Food
Since they are easily digested, bananas are a perfect food for babies just beginning to move to solid foods.

8. HIV Protection
The Journal of Biological Chemistry in March 2010 published a study which revealed the healing potential of BanLec, a lectin protein in bananas. Researchers found that this protein which binds to sugars can also bind to HIV-infected cells, enveloping them and preventing their replication and transmission.

8. Clones
Due to modern shipping practices, this tropical yellow berry born of a herb seems so ubiquitous that most consumers take it for granted. However, the banana's constant availability could end soon. Nearly all the bananas sold in stores are cloned from just one variety, the Cavendish banana plant, originally native to Southeast Asia. This means disease could potentially wipe out the cloned plants in one fell swoop. Next time you peel and eat a banana, take the time to savor its flavor and texture, so if this fruit disappears, you can tell future generations about the healthy snack encased in yellow flesh.

That potential disappearance does not derive from science fiction speculation. Botanists say it is likely to happen in the next 20 years and in fact it already has happened. At the beginning of the last century, the dominant banana species was the Gros Michel, also a cloned species, which was wiped out by fungus. The Gros Michel was preferred over the Cavendish because it was larger and had a longer shelf life, and, according to old-timer recollections, better-tasting. The Cavendish replaced the Gros Michel after the latter species decimation because, of the over 1,000 varieties of bananas in the world, most do not have an appealing taste. There are the less sweet plantains, and also a variety called Goldfinger which has an apple-like taste.

9. Save the peels
Even the peels of this fruit are useful. Apply the inside of a banana peel to pimples to naturally dry out these skin blemishes. Also, banana peels make a wonderful fertilizer, particularly for roses.

Starve urself out of cancer

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.

2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.

3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors.

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.

5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.

7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.

8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.

9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.

10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.


11. An effective way to battle cancer is to STARVE the cancer cells by not feeding it with foods it needs to multiple.

What cancer cells feed on:

a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Note: Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.


b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk, cancer cells will starved.

c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.

d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes t o nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells.

To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).

e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water--best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.

12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines will become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup.

13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.

14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor.

Anger, unforgiving and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.

16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.

Medical benefits of plankton flower

Flowers apart from the beautiful fragrance have medical benefits too. Ancient sages have used the medical properties of flowers to cure disease.
Today Flower is being used as a cure in Bach flower remedies
Ref http://www.bachcentre.com/centre/remedies.htm

There are 14 different varieties of plankton tree in India. Our ancestors have worshiped plankton as a Goddess as every part of the plankton has medicinal benefits.

Benefits

Cleanses the blood
Eating plankton flower weekly twice dissolves the unwanted or excess fat from the blood and makes the blood density lesser. This helps in the blood to flow more fluid.
Also it dissolves the fat sediments in the arteries enabling more oxygen and iron to be absorbed by the body. It also helps balance blood pressure and prevents anemia.

Diabetes
The sourness in the plankton flower helps dissolving the excess sugar content in the blood, thus helps in balancing the sugar levels in the blood.

Stomach ulcer
Today eating habits and the stressful life style results in indigestion and disturbs the balance of Apana vayu which causes ulcer.
(It is a subtle air channel in the body associated to the element of earth that eliminates physical wastes and anything undesirable or threatening to good health. It supports the immune system and helps keep the mind free of bad thoughts)
Plankton flower helps in better digestion and balancing the apana vayu.

Piles
People suffering from Piles both internal and external resulting in bleeding in the stools can consume plankton flower. Regular consumption of plankton flower cures the wound and stops the bleeding due to piles.

It also cures constipation, mouth ulcer, bad breath and Bloodyflux (Dysentery with blood from the large intestine)


For Women
Women with uterus disorder, irregular menstrual cycle, excess blood loss or no blood loss during periods or Leucorrhoea can get cured by regular consumption of plankton flower

plankton flower syrup

Remove few petals of plankton flower and cut the flower into small pieces and add
5 grams of Ginger
5 pieces of Garlic
1 spoon of whole Pepper
1 spoon of cumin
1 spoon of Aniseed
1 spoon of Coriander seeds
5 Curry leaves

Crush them all together and boil them in water. Drink this syrup in the morning and evening 2 days before periods, during periods and for 2 days after the periods for a few months. This will cure uterus ulcer, uterus  tumor, Leucorrhoea and irregular menstruation.
This reduces lower abdominal stress, heal the wounds and regulates proper blood flow and strengthens the body.

It strengthens the uterus, cures infertility, cures Gingivitis, reduces sweat odor and helps in healthy sweating.

It heals the irritation in the hands and foot due to Irritable bile.

It increases the semen density in men

It strengthens the nervous system, reduces the excess heat in the brain and rejuvenates the brain.

Enjoy the benefits of plankton flower and live a healthy life.

DENGUE FEVER REMEDY

I would like to share this interesting discovery from my uncle's classmate's son
who has just recovered from dengue fever. Apparently, his son was in
the critical stage at the ICU when his blood platelet count drops to
15000 after 15 liters of blood transfusion.

His father was so worried that he seeks another friend's recommendation
and his son was saved. He confessed that he gave his son RAW JUICE
OF THE PAPAYA LEAVES. From a platelet count of 45000 after 20 liters of
blood transfusion, and after drinking the raw papaya leaf juice, his
platelet count jumps instantly to 135000. Even the doctors and nurses
were surprised. After the second day he was discharged. So he asked me
to pass this good news around.

Accordingly it is raw papaya leaves, two pcs, cleaned and pound and
squeeze with filter cloth. You will only get one tablespoon per leaf. So
two tablespoon per serving once a day.

Do not boil or cook or rinse with hot water, it will lose its strength.
Only the leafy part and no stem or sap. It is bitter and you have to
swallow it like. But it works.

Papaya leaf juice is a natural cure for dengue fever. As dengue fever is
rampant now, I think it's good to share this with all.

How to Improve your Brain Fitness

Brain is called the CPU of human body.
It works for the whole day. It works even while we are sleeping. But stress, frustration, load of work, negative thinking, smoking, drinking, unbalanced diet individually or in combined form dis balances the brain and its working.

But it is said that brain is like parachute. It only functions when it is open. So to open up your mind just try these ideas given below

1. Meditation
It improves concentration and helps in focusing. It strengthens the mind. Mind comes under control and effectively guide the physical body to execute all its projects efficiently.

2. Mind games and PuzzlesMany games like sudoku, crosswords and quiz help in increasing alertness, focus and concentration. They are benefit in remembering things easily and mind is then able to think faster.

3. Exercise and DanceWhen you will be physically fit then you will be automatically mentally fit. According to the studies, dance is the only exercise which affects mind as it integrates several brain functions at once.

4. SleepIf you want your mind to work properly, then SLEEP. Yes sleep. Because giving your mind rest for sometime will help in recollecting
energy for the next day. So sleep at least 6-8 hours per day. But remember excessive sleeping can be harmful.

5. Balanced dietEat healthy to keep your brain healthy. Avoid junk, oily, packed food materials, smoking and use of liquor as mental health is always related to physical health. Eatnuts, fruits, grains, pulses and use milk products in order to get mental fitness.

6. Positive thinkingThink positive. To achieve this share your problems, sorrows and happiness with your dear ones. and remember nothing is possible.

7. Laugh
The best cure of all diseasesis to laugh. So laugh as much as you can and make others laugh too.

8. Learn new skills and spend time for hobby
Try to learn whatever you want to. Spend some time for your hobby whether it's dancing, singing, reading, painting, traveling or something else

Cucumbers for breakfast???

Cucumbers are the fourth most cultivated vegetable in the world and known to be one of the best foods for your body's overall health, often referred to as a superfood. Cucumbers are often sprayed with pesticides so it is important to buy organic or even better, grow them yourself.

Here are 10 Benefits of cucumbers:

1.Quick pick me-up - Cucumbers are a good source of B vitamins. Put down your sodas and coffee and eat a cucumber slice.

2. Rehydrates body and replenishes daily vitamins - Cucumbers are 95 percent water, keeping the body hydrated while helping the body eliminate toxins. Cucumbers have most of the vitamins the body needs in a single day. Don't forget to leave the skin on because the skin contains a good amount of vitamin C, about 10 percent of the daily-recommended allowance.

3. Skin and hair care - If you don't like to eat the skin, it can be used for skin irritations and sunburns as aloe would be used. Place a slice over puffy eyes and its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce puffiness. The silicon and sulfur in cucumbers help to stimulate hair growth.

4. Fight cancers - Cucumber are known to contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol. These three lignans have a strong history of research in connection with reduced risk of several cancer types, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and prostate cancer.

5. Home care - Eliminates a foggy mirror. Before taking a shower, rub a cucumber slice along a mirror and it will eliminate the mirror fogging up. Instead of WD40, take a cucumber slice and rub it along a squeaky hinge and your door will stop squeaking.

6. Relieves bad breath - Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

7. Hangover cure - To avoid a morning hangover or headache; eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish many essential nutrients, reducing the intensity of both hangover and headache.

8. Aids in weight loss and digestion - Due to its low calorie and high water content, cucumber is an ideal diet for people who are looking for weight loss. The high water content and dietary fiber in cucumbers are very effective in ridding the body of toxins from the digestive system, aiding digestion. Daily consumption of cucumbers can be regarded as a remedy for chronic constipation.

9. Cures diabetes, reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressure - Cucumber juice contains a hormone which is needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin which has been found to be beneficial to diabetic patients. Researchers found that a compound called sterols in cucumbers may help reduce cholesterol levels. Cucumbers contain a lot of potassium, magnesium and fiber. These work effectively for regulating blood pressure. This makes cucumbers good for treating both low blood pressure and high blood pressure.

10. Promotes joint health, relieves gout and arthritis pain -Cucumber is an excellent source of silica, which is known to help promotes joint health by strengthening the connective tissues. They are also rich in vitamin A, B1, B6, C & D, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium. When mixed with carrot juice, they can relieve gout and arthritis pain by lowering the uric acid levels