What an amazing fruit the pineapple is!

Choose your pineapple by smell. If it smells fresh, tropical and sweet, it will be a good fruit. The more scales on the pineapple, the sweeter and juicier the taste. After you cut off the top, you can plant it. This delicious fruit is not only sweet and tropical; it also offers many benefits to our health.

If we take a more detailed look at it, we will find that pineapple is valuable for easing indigestion, arthritis or sinusitis. The juice has an anthelmintic effect; it helps get rid of intestinal worms. The pineapple juice is too acidic for the worms to survive, and they vacate willingly. In fact, it’s a lot less harsh for the human than the over the counter medicine. Those individuals who eat fresh pineapple daily report fewer sinus problems related to allergies. In and of itself, pineapple has a very low risk for allergies. IBS sufferers (irritable Bowel syndrome) may also benefit by eating fresh pineapple.

Bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme which “breaks down protein”, is the key to pineapple’s value. The enzyme load in pineapples over many plant-based foods is extremely high. Bromelain has widely been investigated for its’ digestive enzymes. These enzymes particularly target the breakdown of protein, which eases digestion. A raw cup of pineapple is full of this goodness!

Pineapple is high in manganese, a mineral that is critical to development of strong bones and connective tissue. A cup of fresh pineapple will give you nearly 75% of the recommended daily amount. It is particularly helpful to older adults, whose bones tend to become brittle with age.

Pineapple enzymes are also good for the blood and are thought to be anti-inflammatory. It is suggested Pineapple enzymes limit the tendency for blood clots and also improve circulation through the arteries.

An old folk remedy for morning sickness is fresh pineapple juice. Fresh juice and some nuts first thing in the morning often makes a difference. It’s also good for a healthier mouth. The fresh juice discourages plaque growth.

Pineapple Tip Tops

• Eat pineapples in season.
• Let your pineapple ripen before eating.
• Select a pineapple that is already turning golden.
• 1 Cup of pineapple has 94% DV of Vitamin C.
• Organic tastes better and is better for you.
• Frozen pineapple still contains the enzymes.
• Do not eat it out of a can.

The health benefits of the pineapple are plentiful – so eat a pineapple fruit and add health to your life today!

Amazing Facts About The Pineapple Fruit is a post from: Healthy Snips

Here is an opportunity for you to analyze your current diet.

Does your diet have the following?

Including red meat in your diet a couple times a week is an easy way to obtain these 5 critical nutrients, essential for a healthy body and mind.

However, if you don’t eat meat there are many other foods that will provide these nutrients. So let’s take a closer look at the essential 5.

1. Iron

Critical for carrying the oxygen in the blood to every cell in the body, iron helps create the energy we need for both our body and brain to be active. If you have low iron levels you may be experiencing difficulty in exercising and concentration.

2. Zinc

Required to carry out functions in every part of the body, including the brain. Zinc is essential for growth and plays an important role in immunity. It is also beneficial for healthy skin and nails.

3. Omega-3

These are the building blocks of brain cells and research shows they reduce inflammation and may help lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and arthritis.

4. Vitamin B12

Normally involved in metabolism of every cell in the body, Vitamin B12 is important for the nervous system health and function.

5. Amino Acids

These are the building blocks of protein, required for growth and development. It is crucial in helping our bodies and brain function normally.

5 Essential Nutrient Tips For Living Healthy is a post from: Healthy Snips

I can always remember my mother-in-law serving me up with ginger chocolates. I’d never eaten them before and they provided an amazing experience in my mouth every time I sunk my teeth into them. Even to this day I can remember the tastebud surprise that was delivered every time I ate one. Little did I know that ginger had so many wonderful properties to offer in addition to the taste sensation that I experienced.

So here’s some more detailed  information for you to chew on…

Ginger is the rhizome of the plant Zingiberofficinale, consumed as a delicacy, medicine or spice. It lends its name to its genus and family (Zingiberaceae). Other notable members of this plant family are turmeric, cardamom, and galangal.

Cultivation began in South Asia and has since spread to East Africa and the Caribbean. It is sometimes called root ginger to distinguish it from other things that share the name ginger.Zingiber Officinale, or ginger as it is commonly known, is one of the most popular ingredients in cooking throughout the world.

It also possesses potent medicinal properties to treat a wide variety of ailments including colds and digestive problems.

Here is why Asian cultures have used this pungent root medicinally for centuries.

Health Benefits of Ginger for:

1. Nausea

Ginger helps relieve nausea associated with motion sickness and morning sickness. It has been shown to also benefit chemotherapy patients experiencing vomiting and nausea.

2. Inflammation

Ginger has natural anti-inflammatory properties without the common side affects associated with normal drugs. Pain and inflammation associated with Arthritis and Osteoporosis may be relieved with daily ginger consumption as well as muscle pain caused by exercise.

3. Cancer

Ginger has Phytochemicals which have demonstrated strong anti-cancer activity and may help reduce the risk of certain cancers.

4. Cardiovascular Health

Ginger has been shown to lower high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. At the same time it raises beneficial HDLs (good cholesterol). It also has the ability to reduce platelet stickiness, helping improve blood circulation and lower the risk of heart attack and thrombotic strokes.

5. Stomach Ulcers

Ginger has been shown to eliminate bacteria strains called Helicobacter pylori. These bacteria are the principal casue of stomach ulcers and some stomach cancers.

Trying taking your ginger in:

• Juices
• Tea
• Cooking
• Tablet
• Liquid

5 Ways To Boost Your Health With Ginger is a post from: Healthy Snips

The World Health Organization estimates that depression will be the top cause of disability worldwide by 2030.

Mental illness, such as depression, is one of the most common health problems in our country, with one in five people experiencing it at some point. People who are depressed find it difficult to function on a daily basis; they have feelings of worthlessness, are often lacking motivation and are prone to insomnia.

The benefits of medication and therapy are well known, but there’s another important area to consider – your diet.

Omega-3 Fats

These good fats are needed to build the brain’s neural connections as well as the receptor sites for neurotransmitters such as serotonin. Research has shown people with depression appear to have lower levels of omega-3, in particular the EPA variety, and supplements can improve symptoms significantly.

Eat more: Oily fish such as trout, salmon, mackerel and sardines. Flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts are also good sources.

B Vitamins

B vitamins are important for nervous system function and the production of energy from food and are considered “anti-stress” nutrients, helping to relieve anxiety and treat depression. Niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6) and folic acid (B9) all work with the amino acid tryptophan to produce serotonin, the “feel-good” chemical.

Eat more: Legumes, wholegrain, nuts, seeds, green leafy vegies, eggs, chicken, red meat and milk.

Eat less: Refined grains and processed foods.

Blood Sugar

Keep blood-sugar levels balanced. If they fluctuate during the day, so will your mood and this can be a contributing factor in people with depression. A diet high in sugary, white, processed carbohydrate foods will cause sudden peaks and troughs in the amount of glucose in your blood, which can result in irritability, fluctuating mood and anxiety.

Eat more: Wholegrain, fresh fruits, vegies and legumes. Having smaller meals more regularly and including protein-rich foods also helps to stabilize blood-sugar levels and curb sugar cravings. Try yoghurt, nuts, seeds, eggs, fish, chicken and legumes.

Eat less: Processed or sugary foods and cut down on caffeine and alcohol.

Tryptophan

Serotonin, the neurotransmitter responsible for making us feel content, is manufactured in the body using the amino acid tryptophan, which must be supplied through the diet. Tryptophan is also needed to produce melatonin, which is vital for getting enough sleep. Low serotonin levels are linked to depression, anxiety, insomnia and fatigue. In clinical trials, tryptophan augmentation has been shown to diminish depression.

Eat more: Lean chicken, turkey, beef, brown rice, fish, milk, eggs, cheese, nuts, bananas, peas, pumpkin, potato, corn and spinach.

Source: Lisa Guy of bodyandsoul.com.au

How To Eat Away Depression is a post from: Healthy Snips

In the past few weeks I applied colloidal silver on a wart that had decided to implant itself on the inside of my right thumb. Now as a child and teenager I had done battle with warts using a whole range of methods which included dabbing, burning and even cutting with the assistance of my local GP.

But having started to ingest colloidal silver on a regular basis recently I also became aware of its possible use to remove warts. So for a number of days – can’t remember how many, but it wasn’t too long – I poured colloidal silver onto a bandaid and then wrapped the soggy bandaid around my wart – left it there for the day. The following day I repeated the process and so-on.

What happened?

The wart has disappeared.

So let’s take a closer look at colloidal silver…

Colloidal silver appears to be a powerful natural antibiotic and preventative against infections. Acting as a catalyst, it reportedly disables the enzyme that one-celled bacteria, viruses and fungi need for their oxygen metabolism. They suffocate without corresponding harm occurring to human enzymes or parts of the human body chemistry. The it is the destruction of disease- causing organisms in the body and in the food. Colloidal silver was in common use until 1938. Many remember their grandparents putting silver dollars in milk to prolong its freshness at room temperature.

Early Research

At the turn of the century, scientists had discovered that the body’s most important fluids are colloidal in nature; suspended ultra- fine particles. Blood, for example, carries nutrition and oxygen to the body cells. This led to studies with colloidal silver. Prior to 1938, colloidal silver was used by physicians as a mainstream antibiotic treatment and was considered quite “high-tech” Production methods, however were costly. The pharmaceutical industry moved in, causing colloidal research to be set aside in favour of fast working, more toxic and potentially dangerous drugs. The Food and Drug Administration today classifies colloidal silver as a pre 1938 drug. A letter from the FDA dated 9113191 states: These products may continue to be marketed…..long as they are advertised and labelled for the same use as in 1938 and as long as they are manufactured in the original manner.” Some of the manufacturing methods used before 1938 am still used today. An electro-colloidal process, which is known to be the best method, is used.

Contemporary Studies

While studying regeneration of limbs, spinal cords and or~ in the late 1970s, Robert 0. Becker, M.D., author of The Body Electric, discovered that silver ions promote bone growth and kill surrounding bacteria. The March 1978 issue of Science Digest; in an article, “Our Mightiest Germ Fighter,” reported: “Thanks to eye-opening research, silver is emerging as a wonder of modem medicine. An antibiotic kills perhaps a half-dozen different disease organisms, but silver kills some 650. Resistant strains fail to develop. Moreover, silver is virtually non-toxic. “The article ended with a quote by Dr. Harry Margraf, a biochemist and pioneering silver researcher who worked with the late Carl Moyer, M.D., chairman of Washington University’s Department of Surgery in the 1970s: “Silver is the best all-around germ fighter we have.”

How It Works

The presence of colloidal silver near a virus fungus, bacterium or any other single celled pathogen disables its oxygen metabolism enzyme its chemical lung, so to say. Within a few minutes, the pathogen suffocates and dies, and is cleared out of the body by the immune, lymphatic and elimination systems. Unlike pharmaceutical antibiotics which destroy beneficial enzymes, colloidal silver leaves thew tissue-cell enzymes intact, as they are radically different from the enzymes of primitive single-celled life. Thus colloidal silver is absolutely safe for humans, reptiles, plants and all multi-celled living matter.

Product Quality

Many brands of colloidal silver are inferior. The highest grade is produced by the electro-colloidal non-chemical method where the silver particles and water have been colloidal, i.e., dispersed within and bound to each other by an electric current. The super- fine silver particles are suspended indefinitely in distilled water The ideal colour of colloidal silver is clear to a faint golden yellow. Darker colours indicate larger silver particles which tend to collect at the bottom of the container and are not true colloids. If a product contains a stabiliser or lists trace elements other than silver, or if it needs to be shaken, it is inferior. If a product requires refrigeration, some other ingredient is present that could spoil. The container and dropper must be glass, as plastic cannot preserve the silver in liquid suspension for any length of time. . High concentrations of silverdo not kill disease germs more effectively than the safe range of 3 to 5 parts per million (PPM). With indications as low as 2 parts per million (PPM)being very effective.

Ingesting Colloidal Silver

Taken orally, the silver solution is absorbed from the mouth into the bloodstream then transported quickly to the body cells. Swishing the solution under the tongue briefly before swallowing ensures fast absorption. In three to four days the silver win have accumulated in the tissues sufficiently for benefits to begin. Since colloidal silver is eliminated by the kidneys, lymph system and bowel after three weeks, a regular daily intake is recommended as a protection against dangerous pathogens. In cases of minor bums, an accumulation of colloidal silver can hasten healing, reducing war tissue and infection. The lives of millions of people susceptible to chronic low-grade infections can be enhanced by this powerful preventative health measure.

For Chronic or Serious Conditions

Take double or triple the recommended amount for 30 to 45 days, then drop to the dose. If your body is extremely ill or toxic, do not be in a hurry to clear up everything at once. If pathogens are killed off too quickly, the body’s five eliminatory channels, i.e., the liver, kidneys, skin, lungs and bowel, may be temporarily overloaded, causing flu-like conditions, headache, extreme fatigue, dizziness, nausea or aching muscles. Some people refer to this as a healing crisis. Ease off on the colloidal silver to the maintenance amount and increase your distilled water intake. Regular bowel movements are a must in order to relieve the discomforts of detoxification. Resolve to reduce sugar and saturated fats from the diet, and exercise more. Given the opportunity, the body’s natural ability to lied will amaze you.

Topical Uses

Colloidal silver is painless on cuts, abrasions, in open wounds, in the no~ for a stuffy nose, and even in a baby’s eyes because, unlike antiseptics, it does not destroy tissue cells. Its excellent as an underarm deodorant, since most underarm odour is caused by bacteria breaking down substances released by the sweat glands!

Tolerance To Disease Organisms

It is impossible for single-celled germs to mutate into silver-resistant forms, as happens with conventional antibiotics. Therefore no tolerance to colloidal silver ever develops. Also, colloidal silver cannot interact or interfere with other medicine being taken. Inside the body, silver forms no toxic compounds nor reacts with anything other than a germs oxygen-metabolising enzyme. Colloidal silver is truly a safe, natural remedy for many of mankind’s ills.

Satisfied Users

Satisfied users have taken one tablespoon daily, to a full glass for four days, to establish a level, then one quarter cup daily for maintenance (proportional to body weight for children). Also, colloidal silver can be applied directly to cuts, scrapes, and open sores, or on a bandage for warts. It con be applied on eczema, itches, acne or bug bites. To purify water, add one tablespoon per gallon, shake well and wait six minutes. Mixed this way, it’s tasteless. It is not an allopathis poison.

Veterinary and Garden Use

Colloidal silver has worked just as well on pets of all kinds. Used in proportion to body weight, it brings the same, sure results. In the garden, field or greenhouse, add enough to the water or soil and the plants will do the rest. Additionally, there has never been a drug interaction with any other medication, nor can you overdose. Colloidal silver has proven to be both a remedy and a prevention for all infections, all colds, all flu and all fermentation due to any bacteria, virus or fungus even the non-apparent low-grade, general body infections most people have. All living things are in the colloidal chemical state, not the crystalline Substances already in that form, are more readily assimilated by the body. Colloidal silver is the most useable form of the most effective disease fighter there is.

Colloidal Silver in Advance of Illness

When taken orally each day, and applied topically when there is a skin problem it’s like having a second immune system. Older folks feel younger because their body energies am used for other than fighting disease, and digestion is better Medical research has shown that silver promotes rapid healing, with less scar tissue, even in the case of severe burns. Fantastic successes have been reported in many cases previously given up by established doctors. Colloidal silver is harmless and won’t sting even a baby’s eyes, and won’t upset your stomach. It is produced today by a modernised, original process, at a tiny fraction of the pre-1938 cost, and is more concentrated. The silver acts only as a catalyst and is stabilised. It is absolutely nontoxic, except to one cell plants and animals,[Image]and is non addicting. It also kills parasites because they have a one cell egg stage in their reproductive cycle.

More Than 650 Diseases

The following is a partial list of the more than 650 diseases that colloidal silver has been used successfully against: acne, AIDS, allergies, appendicitis, arthritis, athlete’s foot, bladder inflammation blood parasites, blood poisoning, boils, bums, cancer , candida, cholera, colitis, conjunctivitis, cystitis, dermatitis, diabetes, dysentery, eczema, fibrositis, gastritis, gonorrhoea, hay fever, herpes, impetigo, indigestion, keratitis, leprosy, leukaemia, lupus lymphangitis Lyme disease, m~ meningitis, neurasthenia, parasitic infections: viral, fungal and bacterial pneumonia, pleurisy, pm~ prostate pruritus ani, psoriasis, purulent opthalmia, rhinitis, rheumatism, ringworm, scarlet fever, septic conditions of the eyes, ears, mouth, and throat seborrhea, septic~ shingles, skin cancer, staphylococcus and streptococcus infections, stomach flu, syphilis, thyroid, tuberculosis, tonsillitis, toxaemia, trachoma, all forms of virus, warts, whooping cough, yeast infection, stomach ulcer, canine parovirus and other veterinary uses, and all fungal and viral attacks on plants. Simply spray diluted silveron the leaves and add to the soil.

A colloidal suspension is ultra-fine particles of one substance, suspended by an electric charge in another substance. Homogenised milk and aerosol sprays are colloidal suspensions. Colloidal silver is pure, metallic silver (not a chemical compound) of particles 15 atoms or fewer, each with a positive electric charge, and attached to a molecule of simple protein. This new particle floats in pure water. The electric charge is stronger than gravity so the silver particles don’t sink.

Source: http://www.2012.com.au/Colloidal_SilverB.html#anchor112662References

Nothing stated here should be considered as medical advice for dealing with a given problem. You should consult your health care professional for individual guidance for specific health problems. This information on colloidal silver is simply a collection of information in the public domain, and presented strictly for informational and educational use only. Information conveyed herein is based on pharmacological and other records both ancient and modern. No claims whatsoever can be made as to the specific benefits accruing from the use of colloidal silver.

Why Colloidal Silver Could Be A Rediscovered Super Antibiotic is a post from: Healthy Snips

A woman who made medical history by restoring my sight with an organic foods diet and lifestyle, despite the medical world’s pessimism that I’d ever see again, I’ve learned a few things about happiness, human behavior and health. Changing bad habits for the better needs to be done gradually, not whole hog in one minute. Your initial resolve to be and to do better can burn out with the BIG effort it takes to change the way you live. Here’s a case in point for doing things the right way:

A friend of mine was suffering from obesity, constipation and increasingly drab-looking skin.  She’s a medical professional, so trying to teach her something was not realistic. She did not believe she had the strength of character to remain on a diet. I agreed. But I knew how to get past the problem. I E-mailed her an eye-opening video about popular packaged foods that ruin health. While sitting in her kitchen one day, we chatted about the video, and then opened her cupboards together. She grabbed a trash can and in went the soft-drink bottles, fructose-heavy packaged snacks and cereals plus lots and lots of white sugar, pasta and other junk “food.” Tired and disgusted, she sank into a chair and asked me, “So now what will I eat?”

I prepared some tea packets I’d brought for the occasion, and served the steaming cups with organic honey. She sipped, intrigued by the flavor. “What is this?” she asked. “Milk thistle and dandelion root tea. I drink it daily. Not bad when I want to sit down, gather my thoughts and relax,” I responded. “I’ll leave some packages in your kitchen so you can enjoy it whenever you want. And remember to eat the home grown sprouts I brought for you. Both things can clean out your clogged liver.”

Her hubby came home, bearing pizzas for dinner. I left for better fare at my high-nutrition organic kitchen. A few weeks later, that friend called to tell me, “You’re not gonna believe this! I’ve been drinking that tea you left for me, and munching fruit instead of candy when I’m low on energy. I’m still doing the donuts and stuff, but I lost a lotta tummy! Your tea is cleaning out my liver. It’s not so swollen anymore.”

She was right. The teas had cleansed her liver somewhat. She kept drinking them though she snacked on forbidden foods in between sprout-fests and swallowing lots more water than she used to. I again visited this friend, and noticed that her skin now looked “lit” from inside, as healthy skin would. She let me know that her lifelong constipation is less of a problem, too. Not a bad return on the small investment of delicious tea, crunchy fruit and nutrition-packed sprouts.

How’d I know how to handle the situation? By having lived it. I used to joke that a candy bar in each hand qualified as a balanced meal. But in 2003, a benign brain tumor crushed my optic nerves and all the others, leaving me blind and close to death. Life-saving 2005 surgery removed the thing, but nobody on my medical team knew how to restore the healthy shape and function to those damaged nerves. I had one option left: going organic to rid my body of toxins, to strengthen my cells, and to give me a chance at improved health. I eased myself into the new discipline week by week, experimenting with foods I’d never eaten before; learning to grow my own sprouts and to drink more and more pure, fresh water over time. I even tossed out clothes with synthetic fibers in them, favoring pure cottons, linen, silks, wools and similar wardrobe items. I only allowed natural things to touch me inside and out. Within five years, the prescriptions for my eyewear were LOWERED 16 times! My entire body is beaming and brimming with health (hat tip to G’D for that!). I succeeded step by step, adjustment by adjustment. Try making gradual health-promoting changes in your life for a major mood-lifter!

How To Improve Your Health Organically is a post from: Healthy Snips

Here are some excerpts from some recent books on coconuts. This material is supplied with the authors’ Dr Bruce Fife N.D. and Dr Vermen M. Verallo-Rowell M.D.  permission.

• Properties of Coconut Water (Coconut Development Board, India)

• Reduces problems for infants with intestinal disturbances.

• Is an effective oral rehydration medium.

• Contains organic compounds possessing growth-promoting properties.

• Keeps the body cool.

• Used topically, it prevents prickly heat and summer boils and relieves rashes caused by small pox, chicken pox, measles, etc.

• Kills intestinal worms.

• Presence of Saline and albumen makes it a good drink in cholera cases.

• Checks urinary infections.

• Excellent tonic for the old and sick.

• Cures malnourishment.

• Diuretic.

• Dissolves kidney and urethral stones.

• Useful as an intravenous solution.

• Useful as blood plasma substitute and is readily accepted by the body.

• Aids the quick absorption of drugs and makes their peak concentration in the blood easier by its electrolyte effect.

• Urinary antiseptic and eliminates poisons in the case of mineral poisoning

THE FLUID OF LIFE…. here are some quotes from the book:

“Coconut water is sweet, increasing semen. promoting digestion, and clearing the urinary path,”

In addition to natural sugars, it contains a complex array of vitamins and minerals, which make it a nutritious beverage. It is high in potassium, chlorides, calcium, and magnesium, with a modest amount of sodium, sugar, and protein. It is essentially fat-free.

Coconut water contains a variety of nutrients including trace minerals which come directly from the sea and which most other foods lack.

Recent research on the use of coconut water as an intravenous fluid has shown it to compare favourable with commercial solutions.* Coconut water does not harm red blood cells, is non-allergenic, and is readily accepted by the body. It is considered a safe and useful means of rehydration, particularly when a patient suffers from a potassium deficiency.* In fact, coconut water has been shown to be just as effective as commercial electrolyte solutions in prolonging survival times in sick patients.* Researchers have demonstrated that coconut water can be given through intravenous infusion by as much as one fourth to one third of the patients body weight without complications.

Athletes and sports enthusiasts use coconut water to replenish electrolytes lost in perspiration. It works just as well as and even better than some popular commercial sports drinks.

Research has shown that it has a positive effect on cholesterol.

It is reported to clear bladder infections, remove kidney stones, and improve sexual virility.

Revitalizes the reproductive system. Coconut water from fresh green coconuts is reputed to increase libido and enhance performance. No need for Viagra here; coconut water will keep you young and virile. It doesn’t work only for men; women in their mid-60s have reported an increase in libido after drinking young coconut water.

*References cited by Dr Fife

So, forget all of those sugary refined sports energy drinks, full of ingredients detrimental to our health.  Grab a young coconut full of natural energy giving life.

Source:  www.mmsaustralia.co.za Newsletter

Facts About The Amazing Young Coconut is a post from: Healthy Snips

Now’s your chance to boost your mood, gain more energy and even lose a few pounds in the process.

Grab your friends and join Everyday Health and guest Happiness Editor, Dr. Andrew Weil, for this special challenge inspired by some of the ideas in his new book, Spontaneous Happiness.

1: Move Your Body

Exercise can raise serotonin levels in your brain, so walk, ride your bike or do a more vigorous workout every day.

Goal: Exercise 30 minutes/day

2: Get Your Zzzzs

We know you’ve got a lot on your plate and not enough hours in the day to get it all done, but don’t underestimate the enormous health benefits of a good night’s sleep.

Goal: Sleep 7 hours/day

3: Quiet Your Mind

Unplug, tune out, and just breathe. It’s important to give your brain a rest from our over-stimulated, over-scheduled world.

Goal: Moments of silence 15/day

4: Count Your Blessings

Tell us what you’re grateful for every day and keep focused on the positive. If you’re grateful for more than one thing, fabulous!

Goal: Shared gratitude 1/day

5: Measure Your Mood

Check in with yourself daily and notice how your happiness levels rise and stress levels decrease the more you move, sleep, sit still and share.

Goal: Mood measurement 1/day

Win Great Prizes

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One very lucky (and very happy) person will win a two-night all-inclusive stay for two at the top-rated Miraval Resort & Spa, a destination desert oasis set at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Ariz. The winner will be chosen at random from challengers who have completed 100% of the goals.

Stick with us for two weeks so you can be eligible for this amazing mind, body, lifestyle revamp retreat!

Join The Happy Hundreds Club!

Complete 100% of the challenge and you’ll win a free copy of Spontaneous Happiness. Spot prizes will also be awarded throughout the challenge. Support your fellow challengers by “hearting” posts and be creative about what you’re grateful for and you might win a copy of Spontaneous Happiness too!

The Rules

Challenge runs from November 1 to 14, and you must participate to win.

Click here for full details

Two Weeks To A Happier You Challenge is a post from: Healthy Snips

What is the correct way of eating fruits?

Fruits should be eaten on an empty stomach.

If you do this it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.

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

Why We Should Eat Fruits On An Empty Stomach

So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You may have heard people complaining that every time they eat watermelon they burp, or when they eat durian, with its hard, prickly rind and soft pulp, their stomach bloats, or when they eat a banana they feel like running to the toilet.

This will in fact not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying ‘other food’ and produce gas. That’s when and how bloating begins.

Greying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyeballs will NOT happen if you eat fruits on an empty stomach.

There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.

When you need to drink fruit juice – drink only fresh fruit juice, not from the cans. Don’t even drink juice that has been heated up. Don’t eat cooked fruits because you don’t get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.

By eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it.

You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!

So Let’s Take A Look At Some Fruits

KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

STRAWBERRY: This is a protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.

ORANGE: By eating 2-4 oranges a day it may well help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.

WATERMELON: Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene — the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium.

GUAVA & PAPAYA: These fruits receive top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.

So eat away this healthy produce, yet time your eating correctly so that you can gain the greatest benefit from eating fruit.

Can you suggest any other great fruits?

Source Unknown

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The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then).

The doctor couldn’t believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this he found the flu virus in the onion. It obviously absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family healthy.

The Hairdresser & The Onion

A hairdresser said that several years ago many of her employees were coming down with the flu and so were many of her customers. The next year she placed several bowls with onions around her shop. To her surprise, none of her staff got sick.

There is also an account where someone contracted pneumonia, and needless to say was very ill. They cut both ends off an onion, put it into an empty jar and placed the jar next to the sick patient at night. The onion turned black by the morning from the germs, and they began to feel better.

I’ve also read that onions and garlic placed around the room saved many from the black plague years ago. They have powerful antibacterial, antiseptic properties.

Lots of times when we have stomach problems we don’t know what to blame.  Maybe it’s the onions that are to blame. Onions absorb bacteria and it is for this reason that they are so good at preventing us from getting colds and flus, and is the very reason we shouldn’t eat an onion that has been sitting for a time after it has been cut open.

Leftover Onions Are Poisonous

A group of individuals toured a company that makes mayonnaise. Questions about food poisoning came up, and the above information was shared with the company’s chemist. The guy who gave them the tour was a chemistry expert and is involved in developing most of the sauce formula.

During the tour someone asked if we really needed to worry about mayonnaise. People are always worried that mayonnaise will spoil.

The expert’s answer will surprise you. He said that all commercially made Mayo is completely safe.  It doesn’t even have to be refrigerated. No harm in refrigerating it, but it’s not really necessary. He explained that the pH in mayonnaise is set at a point that bacteria could not survive in that environment.

He then talked about the quaint essential picnic, with the bowl of potato salad sitting on the table and how everyone blames the mayonnaise when someone gets sick. He explained that when food poisoning is reported, the first thing the officials look for is when the ‘victim’ last ate onions and where those onions came from (in the potato salad?). He added that it’s not the mayonnaise (as long as it’s not homemade Mayo) that spoils in the outdoors. It’s probably the onions, and if not the onions, it’s the potatoes. He explained that onions are a huge magnet for bacteria, especially uncooked onions.

You should never plan to keep a portion of a sliced onion. He said that it’s not even safe if you put it in a zip-lock bag and put it in your refrigerator. It’s already contaminated enough just by being cut open and out for a bit, that it can be a danger to you (and doubly watch out for those onions you put in your hotdogs at the baseball park!)  He said that if you take the leftover onion and cook it like crazy you’ll probably be okay, but if you slice that leftover onion and put on your sandwich, you’re asking for trouble.  Both the onions and the moist potato in a potato salad will attract and grow bacteria faster than any commercial mayonnaise will even begin to break down.

Also, dogs should never eat onions. Their stomachs cannot metabolize onions. Please remember it is dangerous to cut an onion and try to use it to cook the next day, because it becomes highly poisonous for even a single night and creates toxic bacteria that may cause adverse stomach infections because of excess bile secretions and even food poisoning.

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