Pineapples for Constipation

Just 4 ounce of pineapple a day may be enough to cure constipation. This fruit is a source of bromelain, an enzyme that treats and prevents diarrhea caused by E. Coli bacteria.
Pineapple juice or canned pineapple won't help, however. They don't contain active bromelain.

Menu for avoiding Cancer

We know how important is it to avoid and limit certain foods, but it is also important to eat the right ones. Make room on your plate for these cancer fighting foods.

1. Fruits and vegetables, especially cruciferous vegetables and citrus fruits for antioxidant properties.
2. Tea because it contains catechins
3. Flaxseeds, because it is rich in lignans and fiber
4. Yogurt, for probiotics
5. Tomatoes and tomato products, for lycopene
6. Onions and garlic, which contain sulfur compounds
7. Whole grains, for fiber and selenium

Avocados for Heart

You will have less heart disease, lower blood pressure, less congestion from cholesterol and reduce bad cholesterol levels if you make avocados a part of your weekly meals. Second to olives in fat content and its fat actually have properties that make them work for your benefit. It also contains potassium, magnesium, vitamin C and E, and folic acid. 

Beware of Calcium Robbers

Some foods you eat may take away the calcium you need for your bones. A natural compound oxalate, combines with calcium and keeps your body from using it. Foods high in oxalates include:

spinach

rhubarb

beet leaves

nuts

chocolate

strawberries

Eat Your Fruits The Right Way

We all think eating fruit means just buying fruit, cutting it up and popping it into our mouths. It's not that easy. It's important to know how and  when  to eat fruit.  

What's the correct way to eat fruit?  

IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUIT AFTER A MEAL! FRUIT SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY  STOMACH.  

Eating fruit like that plays a major role in detoxifying your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities..  

FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD.

Let's say you eat two slices of bread, then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it's prevented from doing so.  

In the meantime, the whole meal rots and ferments, and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach, and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.

Eat your fruit on an  empty stomach,  or before your meal! You've heard people complain: Every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet, etc. This will not happen if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. Fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas. Hence, you bloat!  

Depressed - Eat More Sweet Peppers

Depression is one of the first symptoms of a Vitamin C deficiency. You can keep up your C level by eating plenty of sweet peppers. Both red and green peppers are loaded with vitamin C. Red pepper have more vitamin C than about anything else you can eat. Your brain needs vitamin C to produce serotonin, a chemical that makes you feel good and help you sleep. Without enough serotonin, you may feel tired and sluggish. Lack of iron can also make you feel the same way, and vitamin C also helps you absorb iron better.

Choose The Right Oil

When you buy oil, you want to keep your essential fatty acids in balance. Canola oil has more omega-3 fatty acids than other oils. Corn, soybean, sunflower, and safflower oils have more omega-6 fatty acids.

Your Pizza also has a Protective Pigment

Study shows that men who ate more pizza had less prostate cancer. The protective factor in pizza may be a pigment in tomatoes called lycopene, which blocks the free radicals, strengthens the immune system, and may help regulate cancer genes.

Cofounder of Helios Health Center in Boulder, Colorado, prescribes a teaspoon a day of tomato paste for his patients with prostate cancer. Lycopene has more potent antioxidant properties than beta-carotene, and it has anti-cancer properties too.

Almonds - Soothe Your Heartburn

A natural chemical in raw almonds helps to tone the sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach so that the acid stays in the stomach and you won't experience the heartburn. Eat a handful of almonds, around 10-15 after every snack and meal.

Jewelweed - Relief of Poison Ivy

Although rashes from poison ivy and poison oak are extremely uncomfortable, but they are can be treated with home remedies.

1. Look for jewelweed growing in moist ground near poison ivy plants as in the picture. Gather the stems and leaves after the dew is off the plants (10 to 11 am). 
2. Cut the plants into 1 - 2 inch pieces, put them in a plastic bag, and then flatten them with a rolling pin, crushing them. 
3. Put the crushed pieces in a pot, add enough water to cover the plant and  bring to boil and simmer until the water is reduced to half and color is amber.
4. Let it cool, strain and pour the liquid in ice cube trays.

You can wash the affected are with a cube three or four times a day until the rash is gone. It not feels good, but it also works.

You can also buy jewelweed seeds and grow your own to be safe incase you don't find.

Constipation: Help Move Stagnant Chi

A minimum of one complete, soft bowel movement a day is healthy. If you have fewer bowel movements, then toxins from the stool can be reabsorbed into the bloodstream, causing many other health problems.

Squeeze the juice of a lemon into an 8 oz glass of warm or hot water and drink it first thing in the morning to help stimulate a bowel movement. Citrus peel stimulates chi, the life energy of the body. Practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine believe that building up chi gives the body the strength to have a bowel movement.

Healing Conjunctivitis

You can use a chamomile tea bag as a compress to reduce the inflammation of conjunctivitis (an inflammation of the mucous membrane conjunctiva, that lines the inner eyelid and eyeball). Put chamomile tea bag in warm water for 2 to 3 minutes, squeeze out the excess liquid, and then place the tea bag over your inflamed eye for 2 to 3 minutes. Use this three to four times a day.

Also, increase the intake of vitamin C which will help quieten the inflammation in case of allergic conjunctivitis.

Coconut Water can be used in Blood Transfusion

Coconut water is the liquid from unripe coconuts. If coconuts get ripe, the liquid inside will harden and become a part of the white flesh of the coconut. So, picking the coconut while it is unripe will ensure that the body gets all the benefits of coconut water. 

Coconut water is same as human blood plasma. Plasma makes up to 55% of human blood. By drinking coconut water, we give ourselves an instant blood transfusion. Drink at least 1 a day.

Caffeine Antidote

In Ayurvedic medicine, the antidote to caffeine is the spice cardamom. To stop the craving for coffee during the withdrawal period, simply suck on cardamom seeds, just as you would suck on lozenges, all day long. Your brain will respond to the cardamom as if you were actually drinking coffee, helping to reduce your urge to have another cup of coffee.

Bruised: For Faster Relief

All you need is a kitchen timer and 2 washcloths. Soak one washcloth in hot water (not so hot that it burns your skin), and soak the other in very cold water. Wring out both washcloths, then put hot one on bruise for 3 minutes and then apply the cold washcloth for 30 seconds. Repeat this process 4 times, re soaking every time to keep them maximally hot and cold.

The hot water brings blood to the area, and the cold water takes it away. This pumping action brings fresh nutrients to the bruise and removes waste products, the perfect combo for faster healing.

Reduce Flaking

It is believed that essential oil of rosemary can increase circulation to the scalp, stimulate the scalp, and reduce flaking. Put 2-3 drops of oil in a tablespoon of fatty carrier oil such as avocado oil and then massage the mixture into your scalp for 1 to 2 minutes once a day.

For Long-Term Pain Relief

Guggul, is a very effective herbal medicine for arthritis. This herb can relieve the pain of arthritis within a day or two. The herb travels to the arthritic bone and removes the imbalance that is causing the stiffness, swelling and inflammation and strengthens the bone tissue.

It is recommended to take 1/4 tsp of guggul tincture with 1/2 tsp of water 30 minutes before meals three times a day or if taking guggul in capsule form, follow the instructions on the bottle.

Force Out the Virus

Coughing is essential when you have flu so that the mucus is expelled and may not harden and travel to the lungs, possibly causing pneumonia. Use a steamer or humidifier until the flu is gone to keep mucus moist and moving out of your body which will help prevent this from happening. You can also add 6-8 drops of thyme, eucalyptus, or rose geranium essential oil to the water to help moisten mucus membranes.

A Virus Killer

The supplement IP-6, inositol hexaphosphate, is thought to stimulate the natural killer cells of the immune system. They kill the flu virus. Recommended dosage is two capsules twice a day as long as you are sick.

Quick Way to Reduce Fever

Even though fever is good. A fever is stimulating your immune system to defeat the virus. If you eliminate the fever, you can prolong the flu. But however, you don't want to get too hot. If your temperature is higher than 104 degree F, you should see a doctor.

A quick way to reduce fever is to drink a cup of yarrow tea every few hours. Your fever should be reduced after you have had two or three cups.

Flu - Multiply Your T-Cells

Astragalus, is a potent, immune-stimulating herb that helps defeat the flu by triggering the production of virus-fighting T cells. It is recommended taking three drops of astragalus tincture in water three times a day for 10 days. Do consult your physician though before.

Cashew Seed Extract Have Anti-Diabetic Properties

Diabetes is caused when a person has high blood sugar because their body does not respond well to insulin and/or does not produce enough of the hormone. A new study has found that cashew seed extract has anti-diabetic properties. Cashew seed extract significantly stimulates blood sugar absorption by muscle cells.

Cashew tree products have long been known to have anti-inflammatory agents, counter high blood sugar and prevent insulin resistance among diabetics. 

Too Much Tea Bad For Bones

Fluoride is known to help prevent dental cavities, but long-term ingestion of excessive amounts could cause bone problems. Fluoride is known to help prevent dental cavities, but long-term ingestion of excessive amounts could cause bone problems. The additional fluoride from drinking two to four cups of tea a day won’t harm anyone; it’s the very heavy tea drinkers who could get in trouble.

Bumpy Eyes

Any type of rash or bumps around the eye that looks like blisters should be seen by the doctor immediately. The herpes virus that causes cold sores can sometimes cause an infection in the eye that can permanently affect vision. 

For Rattlesnake Bites

A rattlesnake bite is a serious event, but by staying calm, following good procedures and using common sense, it doesn't have to be a fatal event. 

The less the victim moves the bitten site, the less likely the venom will be profused and cause damage.

1. Have the victim lie down with the affected limb lower than the heart. Keep the limb immobilized. If practical, splint the limb.
2. Treat for shock and preserve body heat.
3. Remove any rings, bracelets, boots, or other restricting items.
4. Apply a light constricting band about 2" above and below the bite, however never place the bands on either side of a joint (such as above and below the knee or elbow). This band should be made up of wide, soft material, which could be a handkerchief or shredded clothing. The band should only be as tight as the band the nurse applies when giving a blood test. The purpose of constricting bands is to restrict lymphatic flow, not blood, so they should not be too tight. 
5. Wash the bite with soap and water (if available).
6. Get the victim to immediate medical care for antivenin, which will provide the greatest relief from the toxic effects of the bite. Some individuals develop serious allergic reaction to the antivenin, therefore patients treated with the antivenin need to be monitored closely.
   
   

To Avoid Stings

Mix equal amounts of pure coconut oil and rosemary; shake and apply to the body. A homemade bug repellent, has a pleasant aroma but will keep stinging insects away.

For Multiple Insect Bites

Add 2-3 heaping tablespoons of baking soda into bath water and let the body soak in it. This will reduce some of the swelling and relieve much of the itching, especially if there are multiple insect bites on the body.

Bad Breath - Use Cloves!

Bad breath has many causes from poor oral hygiene to gastrointestinal disorders.

Cloves are a powerful antiseptic. Make a tea by putting 3 whole cloves or 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves in 2 cups of hot water and steep for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain and use this as a mouthwash.

Kiwi For Good Health

Eating kiwi fruit is clearly a healthy choice, and it is particularly useful in these cases:

• Prevents Asthma
• Prevents wheezing and coughing, especially in children
• Protects our DNA from mutations
• Provides a healthy amount of antioxidants and vitamins
• Helps prevent colon cancer thanks to a high fiber content

Shortness of breath was reduced by 32%, night time cough by 27%, severe wheeze by 41%, chronic cough by 25%, and runny nose by 28%. This results is not only traceable to the content in Vitamin C or Potassium, but in substances which are still largely unknown contained in kiwi fruit.

The high fibre content in kiwis help reduce cholesterol levels.

The dietary fibre in kiwi helps cure maladies such as diabetes - by controlling sugar levels, and colon cancer - by binding the fibre to toxic compounds in the colon. 

Soy Milk

Those who are lactose intolerant or who don't wish to consume animal products for whatever reason, have a choice of wide range of alternative milks. Soy milk is the most common. Ensure that your soy milk comes from non-genetically modified soybeans by sticking with an organic brand such as Silk, Edensoy, Vitasoy, or Pacific. Pacific also makes organic hazelnut, almond, rice, and oat milks.

Be More Green!

If you want to be more green, but unsure of how to begin? It's simple: Stop eating meat.

Wash Everyday Germs

The largest study done on hand hygiene shows that nothing works better to get rid of disease-causing bacteria and viruses than soap and water. The best way to protect yourself from everyday germs is to wash your hands several times a day. It's as simple as that.

A Word About Water

All the water a baby needs is in his daily formula or breast milk. 1 ounce of water is perfectly safe. Baby kidneys is not yet fit to handle the difficult task of balancing waters and salts. So, a baby who is given larger amounts of water may result in very low blood sodium. If enough low, baby can have seizures an possible brain injury.

Irrigate Kindly

If you need to irrigate (wash out) your kid's ears for any reason, make sure only room temperature water is used. Putting either warm or cool water in the ear forces the eyeballs to briefly look off to the side. Sounds fun, but it will make you throw up.

Another Version of Soak

Make a mixture of half apple cider vinegar and half warm water. Soak feet for 10 minutes. This relieves itching and peeling. Also, try rubbing the solution on the affected areas with cotton balls. 

Another alternative is to add 1/2 cup of white vinegar to 1 gallon of water and soak for 15 minutes at least twice a day.

Let the feet air-dry.

Popular Foot Soak

Althlete's foot is a fungal infection of the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin. 

Clorox bleach mixed in water is a popular foot soak. Though bleach is not an antifungal, but it does have disinfectant properties. Add 2 tablespoons of bleach to 1 gallon of warm water. Soak the feet for 10 to 15 minutes twice a day.

Discard any unused solution and keep out of reach of children.

Asthma Relief

Mix together 2 ounces each of onion juice, carrot juice, and parsley juice. One mother assures that this blend, consumed twice daily, relaxes the bronchial muscles and prevents spasms. Parsley helps to mute the taste of onion. Onions help ease the constriction of the bronchial tubes.

Green tea is believed to be an antioxidant and may be beneficial to those who suffer with asthma.

Beer May Prevent Osteoporosis

Beer is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density, and hence a moderate consumption may help fight osteoporosis. Studies suggest moderate beer consumption may help fight osteoporosis, a disease of the skeletal system characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue.

Silicon is present in beer in the soluble form of orthosilicic acid (OSA), which yields 50 percent bioavailability, making beer a major contributor to silicon intake in the diet.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dietary silicon (Si), as soluble OSA, may be important for the growth and development of bone and connective tissue, and beer appears to be a major contributor to Si intake.

Silicon is not a magic bullet in bone health. It's just another key player in this effect that helps us have healthy bones.
Non-alcoholic beer also is made from barley, so there is reason to suspect it also would be a good source. 

Employ Glycolic Acid

Pat your face dry completely, then apply gel, cream, or lotion containing 8% glycolic acid over you entire face. They prevent the clogged pores characteristic of acne by preventing older cells from piling up on the skin and blocking pores. It also leaves the skin soft and smooth and may decrease discolorations and fine wrinkles.

Too Much Of A Good Thing?

Soybean is know to contain a weak plant estrogen that may help to prevent breast cancer. They contain omega-3 fatty acids, which prevent heart attacks, the fiber helps to prevent diabetes. 

But soybeans also contain  trypsin inhibitors that can block protein consumption and hemagglutinin, which causes clots to form. So, large amounts of soybeans could make clots that can damage your heart or lungs. It can also make pancreas work too hard to overcome the blocked protein effect. 

Soybean also contain goitrogens, which block thyroid function. Large doses can slow your thyroid.

Soybean also contain phytates, which could block the absorptions of minerals.

The rule is do not eat five, ten, or twenty servings a day of any single food, no matter what promoters or advertisers say.

Strengthen Your Defense System

The adrenal glands are known for producing adrenaline, the hormone that is produced when body is in stress. But since they also produce hormones that keep your immune system revved up, weak adrenal glands can make you more vulnerable to allergies. When the adrenal glands are working well, allergies get better.

One way to strengthen adrenal glands is to take adrenal glandular, a product made from an extract of adrenal glands. 

Adrenal glandulars build immunity and help defend the body against allergies. Recommended dose is 180 to 200 mg tablets 2 or 3 times a day.

Pantothenic aid a B vitamin, also helps boost adrenal function. 200 to 500 mg a day is recommended.

Lighten Age Spots

A mixture of honey and yogurt creates a natural bleach that can help lighten age spots. Take 1 tsp of plain yogurt, add 1 tsp of honey and mix thoroughly. Apply the mixture and let it dry, then wash it off after 30 minutes. Do this once a day and feel the difference.

Yogurt Fights Cancer

Yogurt has several anticancer properties. 

One strain of L. acidophilus, has shown to inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells. Studies have found a reduced incidence of breast cancer among people who eat large quantities of yogurt and other fremented milk.

It can prevent carcinogenic substances, including bile salts, in the intestines from actually becoming carcinogenic, and can keep harmful substances from being absorbed by the body.

Yogurt can reduce the level of unhealthy enzymes in the stool. In one study cancer promoting stool bacteria were three times less active in patients fed milk containing L. acidophilus every day for 4 weeks.

Reduce Blood Cholesterol

Milk cultured with friendly bacteria significantly reduces the blood cholesterol levels. It has been noted that people who drink about two quarts of fermented milk a day, have low levels of cholesterol in their bloodstream.

Wash With Benzoyl Peroxide Liquid

To reduce the numbers of bacteria that can cause acne, gently wash your face with a benzoyl peroxide cleanser or a mild salicylic acid liquid every morning. If you also break out on your back and chest, use the liquid to wash these areas as well.

Sorbitol In Foods

If you have seen sorbitol as an ingredient in candies, gum, or other sugarless foods, don't be alarmed. It is the same substance that forms on cells and causes cell damage in diabetics. But if you eat it, it won't hurt you. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that cannot be absorbed by your intestines, it just passes through your body undigested and never enters your bloodstream.

Moldy Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes spoil quickly, and any that have moldy spots or are shriveled should be thrown away. Cutting away the bad spots does not always help, because an unpleasant smell may have already spread to the rest of the potato.

To prevent from spoiling, store sweet potatoes in a cool place but not in the refrigerator. Temperature below 50 F will give them a hard core and an off taste.

Sweet potatoes are excellent source of beta carotene, potassium, vitamin C & B6, folate and some iron.

Green Tip

Avoid using peppermint, balm mint, wintergreen, or any other "minty" ingredients that smell and feel refreshing but can burn and sting. These extracts are better for deodorizing your feet than combating pimples!

Not Always "Go Bananas"

As you know that bananas provide potassium and other nutrients, but bananas do not work to clear up allergies. In fact, bananas promote the production of a type of prostaglandin that's responsible for inflammation and smooth muscle contradictions. Stay away from bananas when you experience an allergy attack. 

Bananas are also known to trigger migraine headaches in some children.

Try Fluoride Toothpaste

We all know that the fluoride in toothpaste helps get rid of bacteria that causes tooth decay. Imagine if fluoride can help get rid of bacteria that causes skin decay!! Why not try it?

First, wash your face with mild soap, rinse well and pat dry. Then apply a dab of fluoride toothpaste on the blemishes, allow to dry, and keep on overnight. Rinse gently in the morning.

This can be used for children too.

Turn to Gems

One mother, in an effort to help her daughter's allergies, has turned to gems. Orange carnelian, a semiprecious stone, when worn around the neck, shortens the length of an attack. This works only with seasonal allergies involving head and chest, those with sneezing and wheezing. Orange stone does nothing to help food allergies.

Therapeutic properties of carnelian: It is known for its energy flow, great for circulation and tissues, energy booster and has warm positive energy that flows from the stone, is healing and energizing to increase your vitality and give you long life.

Carnelian is the carrier of the orange ray. Useful for wheezing from allergies. Use natural carnelian (bright orange) if available. 

Olive Oil Protects Bowel Disorders

A new study finds that increasing your intake of olive oil may help protect against ulcerative colitis. 

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes ulcers in the lining of the rectum and colon, resulting in abdominal pain, diarrhea and weight loss. This study found that people whose diet was rich in oleic acid were far less likely to develop ulcerative colitis. 

Oleic acid is a monosaturated fatty acid found in foods such as olive oil, peanut oil, grapeseed oil, butter and some margarines. 

Oleic acid seems to help prevent the development of ulcerative colitis by blocking chemicals in the bowel that aggravate the inflammation found in the illness.

Study finds that half of the cases of ulcerative colitis could be prevented if larger amounts of oleic acid were consumed. Two-to-three tablespoons of olive oil per day would have a protective effect.

Flatten Your Tummy

Best way to reduce abdominal fat permanently is to walk. Walking increases your metabolism and burn off abdominal and other body fat. If you can, walk at least 30 to 45 minutes three to five times a week.

In addition to walking, which increases your respiratory and heart rates, try sit-ups and abdominal crunches.

Working your abs will work only when combined with fat-burning aerobic exercise like walking. Otherwise, you will still have a layer of fat over your abs.

Try to eat five to nine servings of fresh fruits and vegetables; lots of whole grains, such as whole-wheat pasta, multi-grain bread and cooked grains like bulgur; and a couple of servings of low-fat or skim milk every day.

Dry Cough

Osha root is said to be great for coughs. It helps clear phlegm and works for dry cough. Children can drink it as a tea or take it as a tincture.

For dry cough, sweeten boiled potato peelings with honey. Give 1 teaspoon every four hours. This should not be give to children under age one.

Grinding Flaxseeds

If you are grinding your own flaxseed, first grind a handful of uncooked, dry white or brown rice through your coffee grinder to remove coffee odor. Use this trick for grinding spices too, and you will need only one grinder.

Enhance Echinacea Benefits

When you take echinacea in water; hold it in your mouth for a few moments before swallowing. Herbalists say this helps stimulate the herb's immune enhancing benefits. Good echinacea tincture will make your mouth tingle slightly.

Coat Your Nostrils

Protect yourself from excessively dry air in heated rooms and on airplanes by coating the inside of your nostrils with lip balm or sesame oil to keep your mucus membranes moist and less susceptible to airborne pathogens.

Revive Your Hair

Diluted apple cider vinegar is an excellent clarifying rinse to revive hair that is dull from product buildup. It adds shine to your hair and restores healthy pH levels to the scalp.

Horseradish for Dental Plaque

Scientists have found that compounds in horseradish root can kill a range of bacteria. The volatile oils in the root have been found to block the growth of the bacteria that cause dental plaque.

You eat the roots, and not the green leaves of the plant. Grow your own plant and it's very easy to do so. Or you should be able to buy a root from your local grocer, or a farmer's market.

Horseradish - "The Stingnose"!

Horseradish is a natural decongestant.  Hold a spoonful of grated horseradish (the root) away (4 inches atleast) from your nose, take a deep sniff (be careful) and then put a small pinch on your tongue. If you can try this, you will be breathing easier within seconds of the sniff.

Decongestants

Natural Food Decongestants: 

Garlic, Onion Chilies, and Horseradish

Herbs and Spices Decongestants:

Ginger, Thyme, Cumin Cloves and Cinnamon

Caution: Are you Eating Rhubarb Leaves!!

For those who are unaware, the leaves contain poisonous oxalates that are absorbed into the bloodstream and cause damage. Crystal-oxalates can cause severe damage to kidneys. The rhubarb stalk are only eaten. 

Rhubarb May Cause Stones

Rhubarb has high amount of oxalic acid content, because of which large amounts should be avoided by anyone with a tendency to develop oxalate containing kidney stones or bladder stones.

Also, rhubarb should not be cooked in aluminum or cast iron pots, which will interact with the acid in the vegetable and darken both the pot and the rhubarb.

Baking Soda To Soften Skin

One favorite use of baking soda is to soften the skin. Pour  a small box into a warm bath and adding a little sea salt, you can give yourself a spa-like treatment for just a few cents. When you emerge from the water, your skin will feel soft and silky -- like you had a high-dollar treatment at an upscale resort.

Test For Randon

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. today. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.

You could have a radon problem even if you have a new home. This is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas which can significantly raise the risk of lung cancer. It comes from the natural occuring uranium found in nearly all soils and moves up through the ground and into your home through cracks and holes in the foundation. Any home can potentially have a radon problem.

Granite countertops have also been linked to radon. Any granite sample contains varying concentrations of uranium and other naturally occuring radioactive elements and experts agree that most granite countertops emit some radon, the question is whether they do so at levels that can cause cancer. 

Testing is easy, inexpensive, and takes only a few minutes. If you discover a radon problem, there are simple ways to reduce levels of the gas that are not too costly. Even high radon levels can be reduced to acceptable levels. 

So, get your home tested today!!

Are You Pear Shaped?

Try activities that will tone and trim your legs, thighs, and buttocks and build up your shoulders. Swimming, walking, bicycling on flat surfaces, light weight workouts and low intensity aerobics are some exercises that helps.

Avoid stair climbing, step classes, bicycling up hills as this builds muscles in the butt and thighs.

Flush Your Liver With Citrus Juices

Squeeze fresh citrus juice (orange and grapefruit are good) to make a cup of liquid. Always mix in some lemon or lime. The more sour juice, the more cleansing and activating. This mixture can be gulped down to taste with spring or distilled water. Do not add sugar as that overloads the liver.

Drink the juice in the morning and preferably after some stretching and breathing exercises, and do not eat any other food for one hour.

Also, just drinking lemon-water keeps the liver moisturized and free flowing.

Liver flushes are beneficial to the body, it eliminates waste, increase bile flow and improve overall liver functioning. They also help purify the blood and the lym

Puffy Eyes?

Pour ice cold milk onto two cotton pads and place them on your eyes for 10 minutes. In no time, the swelling will go down.

Tea bags do wonders too! After you make your morning tea, squeeze out the liquid, refrigerate them for 10 to 15 minutes and place them on your closed eyes for 10 minutes.

Storing Potatoes

• Store potatoes in a dark, cool place but not in the refrigerator. Temperatures below 45 degree F convert the starch to sugar, giving the potato a strange taste. 
• Any light gaining access to potatoes will cause them to go green; they will taste bitter and causes poisonous alkaloids such as solanine and chaconine to form, toxic substances that can cause diarrhea, cramps, and fatigue. This point is vital.
• Also, do not store potatoes and onions together. The acids in onions aid the decomposition of potatoes and vice versa.

When stored properly, they can last for 3-6 months. 

Don't Eat Too Much Pickled Foods

A diet high in pickled foods has been linked to an increased risk of stomach and esophageal cancers. This is thought to stem from their high levels of nitrates which are converted to cancer causing nitrosamines during digestion. Salt has also been associated with an increased risk of stomach cancer and should be consumed in limited amounts.

Eat ample fresh vegetables and fruits to counteract any risk from pickled foods.

Papaya Seeds

The black seeds of papaya are usually scooped out. These seeds are normally thrown away. But they can be instead be dried and used like peppercorns.

Habits That Harm Bone Strength In Girls

• A very high level of athletic training in adolescent girls rob their bodies of the fat they need to produce and store estrogen.
• Highly trained teenage athletes and ballet dancers, who often have menstrual irregularities, may be at increased risk for developing early, severe osteoporosis.
• Anorectic girls who starve themselves in order to get rid of the normal subcutaneous layer of fat are at high risk.

Foods That Hinder Calcium Absorption

Foods that hinder calcium absorption are:-

Foods with oxalic acid found in cocoa, chard, spinach, and rhubarb
Foods with phytic acid found in bran soybeans, and other legumes
A very high intake of dietary fiber

For healthy people eating a balance diet, normal quantities of any of these foods will not hinder calcium absorption enough to adversely affect their bones.

Cashew Shells

Cashew shells contain urushiol, the irritating oil that is in posion ivy. Heating inactivates urushiol, so toasted cashews are safe to eat.

Check Your Mushrooms

Many common species of wild mushrooms produce toxins that are quickly lethal whether eaten raw or cooked. Never eat or gather wild mushrooms unless a mushroom expert has identified them as safe. Even then, caution is needed. Some safe wild mushrooms, can be deadly when consumed with alcohol.

Mayonnaise Allergies

Anyone allergic to eggs should avoid mayonnaise. 

The vinegar may trigger an allergic reaction in people sensitive to molds.

Many types of mayonnaise have fillers made of gluten, which should be avoided by anyone with celiac disease.

Treat Pimple

Coriander herb is great for the skin. A tsp of coriander juice, mixed with pinch of turmeric powder is an effective remedy for pimples, blackheads and dry skin. Wash you face thoroughly, then apply this mixture on the face every night before going to bed. 

Lime Peels

Lime peels contain psoralens, a chemical that makes the skin sensitive to the sun. Therefore, care should be taken to minimize skin contact with lime peels. I recommend to cut away the peels before squeezing the fruit so that the citrus oil containing the psoralens doesn't get into the juice.

Down Side of Legumes

Soybeans contain substances that destroy beta carotene and vitamins B12 and D; beans and peas have anti-vitamin E compound. Heating and cooking inactivates most of these substances, but it is a good practice to balance legume consumption with ample fresh fruits and yellow or dark green vegetables, seeds, nuts, cooked greens, and poultry.

Peppermint for IBS

Peppermint is a time-honored remedy to calm the digestive tract. To alleviate IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), practitioners of natural medicine recommend taking 1 or 2 capsules of peppermint oil between meals.

Caution: Royal Jelly And Asthma

Worker bees produce a substance called royal jelly to nurture the larvae selected to become queens. There has been claims for royal jelly's health benefits, but so far, there is no evidence that it provides worthwhile nutrients for humans.

Several scientific journals have reported grave asthma attacks, including fatalities, in adults and children taking royal jelly supplements.
So, do not take royal jelly if you have allergies or asthma.

Caution: Herpes in Pregnant Women

A pregnant woman who has had herpes (a highly contagious infectious disease, is noted by painful and itchy blisters) should inform her obstetrician immediately. An active infection may be transmitted to the baby during delivery and cause numerous health problems like blindness, retardation, and even death. A cesarean delivery can prevent transmission.

Grape Allergies

Grapes are usually treated with sulfur dioxide to preserve their color and extend shelf life. They should always be washed before eating. People with asthma should avoid grapes or look for grapes that have not been treated with sulfur.

Grapes naturally contain salicylates, the major ingredient in aspirin, so people who are allergic to aspirin may react to grapes and products make from them.

Organic grapes doesn't mean they are not treated with sulfur dioxide, as grapes are still considered organic with sulfur applied to them.

Grapefruit Diet

Over the years, grapefruit has been promoted to possess a unique ability to burn away fat. It is famous now as Grapefruit Diet. People following grapefruit diets loose weight because they eat little less. Grapefruits are a good food to include in a sinsible weight-loss diet; a sering contains less than 100 calories, and the high fiber content satisfies hunger. If you are trying to loose weight, make grapefruit your first course to help prevent overeating.

Get Your Vitiligo Cured

Central Research Institute Unani Medicine

Medical Centre & Research

Phone: (040) 23815932 , (040) 23815931

Address: AG's Colony, Erragadda, Hyderabad, Andhra pradesh - 500018, India
Landmark: Near ESI Hospital

 

Six Unani formulae were clinically evaluated on patients of vitiligo at Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Hyderabad which is a major center of the Council and is famous for the treatment of vitiligo. The result obtained ranged from 6289%. So far more than 18,000 cases of vitiligo not only from different parts of country but also from foreign countries have been treated at the Institute.

I have a close friend who has been cured from vitiligo which had spread over most of his body. Just give this a try and if you follow the treatment seriously, it is known to have cured it completely.

Figs for Vitiligo

Cut a fig in half and rub on the white patches. Many people claim to have being cured. I think it's worth to try for few weeks to see the results.

Also, try to consume atleast one fig a day, dried or fresh. If using dried figs, try using unsulfured. Health benefits of figs can be attributed to the presence of minerals and vitamins in them.

Vitiligo and Your Liver

Vitiligo is a medical condition that causes the skin to lose color. Vitiligo can develop on any part of the body but commonly begins on hands, forearms, feet, or face.

Many people with Vitiligo have problems with their liver. Sometimes all you need to do is treat your sick liver and all the white patches may go away.

So, maybe no harm in making sure your liver is functioning correctly. Take your doc appointment today.

Tap Water and Sodium

Did you know your tap water may be a significant source of sodium in your diet? Water naturally contains some sodium, but plumbing that directs drinking water through water softeners add even more. How much additional sodium depends on your water supply's hardness. Your local health department can provide information about the soium content of your water supply.

If you find that your tap water is significantly boosting your sodium intake, you may want to buy demineralized water for cookng and drinking or investing in a water purification system.

Calculate Your Daily Calorie Requirements

Following formulas show the approximate number of calorie you need to maintain your weight:

If you are sedentary: Current weight (lbs) x 12

If you are moderately physically active: Current weight (lbs) x 14

If you are extremely active: Current weight (lbs) x 16 or 18

Your weight is determined by your energy balance. If you eat more calories than you burn, you gain weight. If you burn more calories than you eat, you lose weight. If you burn the same amount of calories you eat, your weight stays the same.

Butter Vs. Margarine

Most of the fat in butter is saturated. Most of the fat in margarine begins as polyunsaturated fat.

When margarine is hydrogenated, some of its polyunsaturated fatty acids are converted to saturated fats or trans fat. This process makes the fat more solid. Therefore, stick margarine is more saturated than tub margarine.

However, the amount of fatty spread you use is just as important as the type you choose.

After Eating Dates

It is important to brush your teeth after eating dates. Both the dired and fresh fruits are very sticky, and because of their high sugar content, can lead to dental decay if bits are allowed to adhere to the teeth.

Sore Throat

Use black currant syrup to ease the inflammation of a sore throat.

Bacterial Diarrhea

Powder from dried black currant skins is used to treat diarrhea, especially that caused by Escherichia coli, a common cause of bacterial diarrhea.

Weight Gain?

Growth hormone levels can decrease as we age, leading to weight gain. The best ways to get it naturally is getting proper sleep and exercise.

Coconut Water

Coconut water is a fantastic source of ectrolytes and it boosts metabolism and have anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. Coconut water is nearly identical to our blood plasma.

Whenever you get a chance, add coconut water to your smoothies or just enjoy it plain.