health & beauty

Healthy Eating Asian

noreply@blogger.com (dizka) — Sat, 2 Feb 2013 00:19:00 -0800

Your Cookware eating habits has been confirmed to be the most nutritious health plan, as shown with the lower rates of cardiovascular disease as well as cancers between Asians.

Your Cookware insurance policy for eating habits offers confirmed to be one of many healthiest health plans around the world. Your accomplishment of this eating habits will be verified with the lower rates of cardiovascular disease, cancers along with diseases the type of doing this weight loss program. With the uses of the post, the definition of Cookware identifies people indigenous on the countries of Japan, Tiongkok, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand as well as India.

The foundation due to this plan is easy. Instead of taking healthy proteins via whole milk as well as beef, as is conducted practically in most American civilizations, your Cookware eating habits utilizes rice, espresso beans, seafood, crazy, grains as well as seed as it's healthy proteins sources. Meats, bulgaria as well as ova are employed sparingly. Given that meats as well as meats products are usually connected to cardiovascular disease as well as cancers, dieting low in these food types naturally results in a reduced chance of such diseases.

Almond, noodles, bread as well as grains are employed because the main the different parts of meals that is included in ample variety of mushrooms, fruits and vegetables. Your fruits and vegetables are usually high in soluble fiber as well as improve the safety next to cardiovascular disease even though providing additional vitamin products as well as antioxidants. Except inside India, whole milk, parmesan cheese along with dairy food are usually hardly ever ingested. That is a wonderful regarding bringing down excess fat yet the possible lack of whole milk food items can result in calcium mineral insufficiencies. As soon as using your Cookware eating habits, the employment of supplements will be advised.

Another significant part of the dietary plan will be soy. Soy food items offer a main way to obtain healthy proteins inside the Cookware eating habits. Soy food items including tofu, miso as well as tempeh is available often inside supermarkets instead of health food stores. Soy has isoflavones, that happen to be materials that could quit your mutation of typical solar cells into cancers solar cells. Soy food items likewise decrease cholesterol and are an excellent way to obtain metal. A new comer to the meal current market are usually soy milks, that have zero lactose, as well as tofu chicken wings as well as hot puppies, for those who want to introduce smaller sized variety of soy with their diet plans.

Finally, your liquids eaten inside the classic Cookware eating habits aid in your fight cholesterol. Nearly all Asians, as a make any difference needless to say, consume planting pots of their tea, both equally eco-friendly as well as black color, each day. That their tea operates as a gentle diuretic, that helps to cleanse our bodies of substances as well as totally free radicals of which bring about swing as well as cardiovascular disease even though bringing down the level of fluids systems. Many analysts feel substances inside green tea could possibly have sturdy cancer-fighting houses at the same time.

Mother's Day Breakfast Made Easy

noreply@blogger.com (dizka) — Wed, 2 Jan 2013 22:11:00 -0800

Most moms welcome a break from the kitchen. And what better day than Mother's Day to show your mom how much you love her? To set the tone for a day of pampering, surprise mom with a special Mother's Day breakfast in bed. Or gather the family around the kitchen table to celebrate the beginning of her special day.
You don't need to be a talented cook to whip up a wonderful Mother's Day breakfast. With a little creativity and an attractive presentation, even a simple meal will delight mom. (It also means that even young kids can be involved in the preparation.) Just be sure to plan ahead so you have all the ingredients on hand.
Keep It Healthy
Do mom a favor by serving up a meal that's healthy as well as tasty. After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. After a long night's sleep, food acts as fuel to get the body's engine started.
Here are the components of a healthy breakfast:

Whole-grain carbohydrates (like breads, cereals, and waffles).
Lean protein or low- or non-fat dairy (like eggs, yogurt, cheese, milk, and tofu).
Healthy fats (nuts, seeds, flaxseed, healthy oils).
Fruit, 100% fruit juice, and/or vegetables.

Since it's a special day, you may want to branch out beyond the same old cereal and toast. Try taking one of mom's favorite breakfast dishes and jazzing it up. Mix flavors, textures, and colors for variety and eye appeal. If you want to try something different, why not serve mom her favorite lunch for breakfast?
Brew a pot of coffee or her favorite tea. For a special addition, make a mock Mimosa: Add sparking water or ginger ale to orange juice, and garnish with a fresh strawberry wedged onto the rim of the glass.
Get up early on Mother's Day, and be quiet so you won't wake mom before breakfast is ready. Choose a menu that is easy for you to prepare and clean up. You can save time and steps by starting with foods that are already prepped, like cut-up fruit or vegetables.
Mother's Day Breakfast Ideas
Here are some suggestions for a simple, yet impressive, Mother's Day breakfast:

Yogurt parfait: Layer low-fat yogurt, granola (mixed with flaxseed for extra omega-3s), and mixed berries in a tall, clear glass.
Whole-grain waffles (homemade or frozen) topped with sliced bananas, toasted pecans, and warm maple syrup.
Mango smoothie: Toss a cut-up mango, low-fat yogurt, mango or orange juice, and a handful of ice into a blender. Serve with whole-wheat toast spread with almond butter.
Breakfast burrito: Stir-fry cut-up vegetables, like onions, zucchini, and red peppers, until tender. Add beaten eggs (or egg substitute) and stir until cooked. Top with shredded cheese and wrap in a whole-wheat tortilla. Serve a fruit salsa on the side.
Frittata: Using an iron skillet, fry vegetables as in the burrito recipe. Add last night's leftover steak and potatoes to the vegetables. Add eggs, and cook over medium heat on the stovetop until the bottom is set (without stirring). Then run under the oven broiler briefly until the top is cooked. Serve with fruit salad.
Bagels and cream cheese: Start with fresh whole-grain bagels. Top with low-fat cream cheese, sliced salmon, sliced tomatoes, chopped red onion, and a few capers. Serve with half a pink grapefruit or fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice.
Berry ricotta toast: Toast two slices of whole-wheat bread. Top with part-skim ricotta cheese and fresh berries.
Fruity French toast: Make French toast special by adding cinnamon to the batter. Top with a dollop of vanilla yogurt, sliced fresh fruit, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Egg "Mock" Muffin. Toast a whole-wheat muffin. Cook one egg and place it on the muffin. Then top with prepared turkey bacon or Canadian bacon and a slice of cheese for a faster than fast-food breakfast.
Apple pancakes: Add a cup of chunky applesauce and a teaspoon of cinnamon to your favorite pancake batter. (Make the pancakes extra-special by cooking them in a heart-shaped cookie cutter or mold.) Top cooked pancakes with apple butter or maple syrup and toasted walnuts.
Heart eggs: Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the center of a slice of whole- grain bread. Spray both sides of bread with cooking spray and place in saute pan over medium heat. Crack an egg into the center hole, cover the pan, and cook until done as desired. Serve mom one or two heart eggs with a fruit garnish.
Cottage cheese crunch: Start with a clear glass bowl. Layer sliced fruit, such as peaches and bananas. Then add a layer of low-fat cottage cheese, and top it off with mom's favorite whole-grain cereal.
Open face waffle sandwich: Toast a whole-grain waffle. Spread with nut butter and jam, then top with sliced bananas and slivered almonds.
Cranberry nut oatmeal: Make instant oatmeal according to package directions. Top with dried cranberries and toasted nuts for a delicious, cholesterol-lowering breakfast.

A Festive Touch
Mother's Day is a special occasion, so pull out the nice dishes and glasses, cloth napkins, and place mats.
Arrange the food attractively on the plate, and include a garnish of a sprig of fresh mint, parsley, or a flower from the garden. Or arrange a few slices of melon, an orange wedge, and a berry to add color and extra nutrition.
Finally, there's nothing like a vase of flowers to tell mom "you're special." Pick up a bouquet of flowers at the grocery store, or cut some blooms from the garden to put on the table or her breakfast tray.

Natural Beauty Makeup Tips

noreply@blogger.com (dizka) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:33:00 -0700

While there are ongoing many ongoing natural beauty tips, natural makeup trends that’s you follow, the one that never goes out of style in the natural look. No comparison an ever be made to the ultimate natural look that you can create with makeup. Even if you are walking in a crowed place, there is a very small chance that you will miss a person with a fresh look. While there is nothing wrong in experimenting with new looks, the natural look is always preferable. The sheer simplicity of that look is what is most attractive about it. Besides, even if you ask any guy what kind of makeup he would like on his woman, he is sure to reply, it is the classic natural look.
Do it the right way
How to get a natural or dewy fresh and nude look? One has to ensure total cleansing, toning and moisturizing of skin, rub ice on the face and pat dry. Use foundation closest to your skin colour, and dab on in circular motion, evenly. If you need coverage of blemishes, use a correct concealer and apply on the blemishes or cover dark circles. Use a light pat of translucent powder over foundation to set. You can use a cream or powder blush of nude colour, light peach, pink sparingly on your cheeks to add colour to your face and use the same on your eyelids.
Curl your lashes and add two coats of mascara to them. Avoid applying too much cosmetic or eyeliner and instead try a brown eye pencil on the insides. Do not use a black liner totally but you may use the same brown pencil to define your eyes, and as you have to pay equal attention to your eyes and lips as well for the natural look. Also apply a lip balm to your lips. Use an ear bud to remove excess dry skin on your lips. Tinted lip balms do the trick of adding moisture and colour to it. Go for a fresh peach, nude, light pink, flesh tones gloss as per what suits you best.
If you using a light foundation or a tinted moisturizer instead of foundation on your skin for a natural and dab a little concealer to hide any flaws that you might have on the skin. If it is for a summer look then you can dab powder that is light on the skin to set it. So if you are sweating also it is not a problem.
For the eyes light shades and happy colours like peaches light brown, pink, soft lilac, etc. These subtle colours help give a nice and natural fresh look. If you are out during the day then avoid wearing eyeliner. Simply curl your eye lashes with an eye lash curler and apply mascara for a nice wide eyed look. For the cheeks you could apply a tinted blush which is like an ink. It is a different kind of blush altogether. You have to apply it on the skin and quickly rub it off so it looks like you are naturally blushing. You get the same for the lips as well. Apply the lip tint so that you do not have to keep touching up your lips, especially in the summer as the sun wears out the colour quickly. Give a coat of clear gloss or a lip balm for a good finish.
Product for you
The one of celebrity makeup artist recommends branded liquid foundations like Lancome Teint Miracle that is available in all Indian shades. It is extremely light on skin that requires no powdering and is long lasting too. He also suggests chanel vVita Lumiere foundation as a luxurious choice. “In the case of mascara, I think that Lancome is the best, with an array of choices as per your lashes. Mac and Mavala are good choices brown eye pencil Teddy By MAC & lash curler Translucent powders by MAC, Lancome, Kryolan,” he adds. To complete look, he recommends cream or powder blush by MAC, Lancome, Inglot or Lakme. For lip balm he recommends only Himalaya. “Tinted lip Balms by MAC are a great option. Glosses by Estee Lauder, Lancome, Inglot are fabulous. And also use the tinted moisturizer from Clinique for foundation. In the case of eye shadows he says that there are varied options available in the market and that you can choose your pick from the natural hues. The cheek and lip tint you can buy from benefit. The Body Shop also has lovely colours” he concludes.
Less is more
Though the procedure to apply makeup for a fresh look is rather easy, we end up making a few mistakes that could lead to hazardous end results. Avoid heavy paint sticks, panstick or pancake. Avoid using coloured eye shadows like blue, green. Do not apply heavy dark eyeliner as the whole purpose of a natural and fresh look is then lost. Avoid bright coloured blush and lipsticks. Remember one thing, in nude makeup less is more!

Beauty The Herbal Way

noreply@blogger.com (dizka) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:26:00 -0700

     Have you ever wanted to make your own herbal concoctions, but were too intimidated to try? Like any new hobby or course of study, one must approach the subject with an open mind, and a willingness to learn. The study of herbs is a never ending process. There is so much information on the subject that it will take a lifetime for you to take it all in. But if you study and experiment at your own pace, it will be a lifetime of enjoyment.     The first book that I bought on the subject was "The Herb Book" by John Lust. Today my copy's pages are yellowed and dog-eared. I still use it quite often as a source of reference. It was this book that opened up my eyes to how extraordinary the plant world is. This particular book lists hundreds of plants, all having properties that have some type of benefit to us, if and when we need them. Just like most people would go to their medicine cabinet to find a solution to their medical need, someone that understands the use of herbs would go to their herbal cabinet, or garden. Modern medicines are based on plant properties, but they are made synthetically. Herbs actually are the plants with their specific properties. Which ones do you think are healthier for you?
     Once you understand the concept of herbal properties (ex. sedating, astringent, antiseptic, etc...) you can understand how they would be useful for different beauty needs. Sedating properties are good for both the mind and body as well as an inflamed or irritated skin. Astringent properties would be helpful for an oily skin condition to help tighten the pores. Antiseptic properties could be beneficial for a skin that has acne. These are the same principles that the un-natural cosmetic preparations are based on, they are just made with ingredients that were manufactured in a lab.
     Now the next two things that you need to know are... How do you extract these properties out of the plant? And... How can you use them? There are several ways depending on the part of the plant that you are using, and your own personal preferences. Here are a few ways:

Infusion -

This method of extracting the properties is like brewing tea. It's best for flowers, leaves and stems. Boil the water first. Turn off the heat. Add your herb, cover with the lid. Let it steep for about 10 minutes. Never use metal, use a glass or enamel pan with a tight-fitting lid. Use about a pint of water to every ounce of herb. Strain, use liquid.

Decoction -

Roots, bark and seeds do best with this method. You'll need the same non-metallic pan as above, but this time you will actually keep the plant parts at a slow rolling boil for at least 10-15 minutes with the lid ajar. A good idea is to use a mortar and pestle to gently grind the roots or other hard parts of the plant before you boil them to help them release their properties further. After boiling, cover and steep for another 5-10 minutes. Strain, use liquid.

Cold Extract -

This method will preserve even the most volatile of ingredients because there is no heating involved. Add double the amount of plant materials as listed above to water in either a non-metallic pan or a large jar with a tight fitting lid. Let it sit for 8-12 hours or overnight. Strain the mixture, use the liquid.

Juice -

If you have a juicer, you already know how to do this method. By pressing the plant parts with either a manual or electric juicer, adding a small amount of water and then pressing again, you will be using 100% of the plant parts, and keeping the full activity of the ingredients. You must use the juice immediately after juicing for the healthiest results.

Powder -

Using a mortar and pestle, grind dried plant parts into a powder which can be mixed into a liquid base or poured into capsules for ingesting.

Syrup -

A perfect way to give children their treatment. By boiling the plant parts gently in honey or a store-bought syrup until you have a nice consistency, you can deliver the medicinal parts of the plants in a gentle, soothing way. Strain out plant parts, use syrup.

Tincture -

In a bottle with a tight fitting lid, blend 1-4 oz of powdered herb with 8-10 oz of alcohol (made for human consumption of course, such as vodka, or brandy). Let it sit for 2-4 weeks in the refrigerator. Make sure to gently shake the bottle about once a day. Strain and pour the liquid into a bottle for storage. Because of the alcohol content, tinctures last for a long time. You will only need a very small amount at a time because it is so concentrated.

Ointment -

After using one of the first three methods of extraction, put the liquid into a double boiler with some kind of a vegetable oil such as olive or almond oil. Simmer until the water evaporates. Add a little beeswax to make a thicker consistency. Stir and heat slowly until completely melted. Pour into a small jar with lid. A drop of tincture of benzoin per ounce of fat may be added as a preservative.

Poultice -

By bruising or mashing the plant material and heating it, it can then be applied to an area of the body that needs to be soothed, irritated or detoxified. A good way to do this is put the paste inside a hot moist towel that is continuously kept hot by placing new hot towels over the first as it starts to cool. Clean the skin thoroughly after the treatment.

Fomentation -

This is the same idea as a poultice, but calls for a series of towels being saturated by the warm herbal solution of your choice and being placed consecutively on the affected area. This method is not quite as effective, but it is less messy.

Cold Compress -

The only difference between this method and fomentation is that the solution and the towels are not hot, they are cold. The solution is applied with the towel to the affected area and kept there until it is warmed by body heat, usually about 15-20 minutes.

Vapor Bath -

This method is used for both the respiratory system as well as skin detoxification. Place the plant material into boiling water, turn off the heat. Let the herbs steep for at least 10 minutes with the pot covered. Then, using a towel over your head to keep the steam directly on your face, lean over the uncovered pot. Make sure to be careful that the steam is not too hot before you put the towel over your head. If it's too hot, either wait until it cools to a comfortable temperature, or add a small amount of cool water.

Hydrotherapy -

Taking a bath in herbal properties can be very effective. Make sure that the temperature of the water is neither too hot or too cool, 90-95 degrees is perfect for most. Minerals such as sea salts can be added, and/or herbs. Making an infusion or decoction first and then adding it to the bath is probably the most effective way to make an herbal bath. Another way would be to hang a tea bag filled with herbs under the spigot. The running warm water releases the properties of the herbs. Footbaths with stimulating herbs are ideal for tired feet that need a pick-up. It's also a nice idea to add herbs with antiseptic properties for a thorough cleansing.

   Since this is a basic introduction to using herbs, I haven't discussed the use of natural preservatives at any great length. Most of your homemade beauty products will only last for a day or so in the refrigerator (just like food). In most cases they won't last as long as the un-natural versions, but the pay-off for you is that they are 100% natural.
     Now that you have an idea of how to extract the properties from the herbs, and what to make them into, it's time to say a few words about the safety of using them. Only work with herbs that you know for a fact are safe for your purposes. Invest in at least one good herb book that will tell you which herbs do what. Buy your herbs from a reputable source. Make sure that the herbs are either certified organic or wildcrafted (or wildgathered). This means that a certifier has made sure that they have not had any pesticides used on them or they have been collected out in a natural place where they have been growing on their own.   Some herbs are safe when used topically and are dangerous when taken internally. You must know this kind of information before you attempt to use any herb. This is not meant to scare you. This is just meant to be a warning against the possibility of endangering your health. Whether it be a natural ingredient or an un-natural one, people have allergies and reactions. So err on the side of caution. Less is more when using herbs. Work with them carefully, getting to know them one by one.
     Having said that, have fun. When working with common natural cosmetic ingredients, you should be safe. You may even come up with some new and exciting beauty recipes! I find that working with herbs not only makes me feel like I'm doing something really healthy, I get lost in it the way I do with anything creative. Time flies, and at the end of the day I have my own beauty products, made personally for me, by me!
     If you're wondering what herb to start with, I would say Aloe Vera! In my opinion, there is no other plant that comes in handier when I have any kind of abrasion, bite or burn. Because it's a succulent, it's tolerant of almost anyone's neglect. So even the non-gardeners will enjoy owning this plant. I use it fresh by taking off one of the outer leaves. I run my fingernail up the center and peel back the top two sides. This exposes the juice inside the leaf which I place directly on the affected skin. Usually I will gently press this in place until the stinging or burning sensation has completely gone away. It always amazes me how quickly and affectively Aloe Vera works. It actually heals the skin. And does so very quickly .    Aloe Vera will be a wonderful addition to your herbal medicine cabinet. It also is a fantastic natural beauty product ingredient. You can use it as a base for some of your formulas. Of course, with Aloe Vera, you will just squeeze the juice out of the leave and use it fresh. There's no need for heating or any of the extraction methods listed above.
     I've just mentioned one herb. There are so many more to learn about. I hope that you are inspired to do so. Again, I recommend getting a good book that can further your herbal studies. I feel that the best way to get to know any herb is to plant it in your garden. You form a relationship with it. You nurture it... and it will teach you.

By Sharon Houghton

Good Diet Good Health

noreply@blogger.com (dizka) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:03:00 -0700

The hCG Diet

The hottest diet of the year (and possibly the decade) must surely be the hCG Diet. Claiming that it produces an average weight loss of three to five pounds a week, resets your set point so that you do not suffer the accelerated fat storage that dogs the return to 'normal' eating of most other diets, keeps you fed 'internally' so that you do not feel hungry on the 500 calorie a day fat-loss phase of the diet, and leaves you looking remarkably unscraggy by taking off unwanted or 'abnormal' fat rather than the much-needed structural fat that comes off on other diets, what's not to like?

Well, and I say this from recent personal experience, the hCG Diet is very stringent, exacting and demanding of your time in learning how to do it and organising your shopping, meals and social life around it. However, the potential benefits of the hCG Diet are great. Many people are reporting fantastic success with it, particularly those who have had trouble achieving weight loss with other diets, and those who are hypothyroid (have an underactive or sluggish thyroid). Both of these problems are of course very close to my heart, so once I became aware that both my thyroid doctor and my nutritional therapist were in favour of the hCG Diet, I felt confident that it was safe for me to try. I am extremely pleased with the results, as you can read in my latest update to My Story.

So do I think the hCG Diet will supplant the low carb diet that I have been faithfully following since 2000? No. Dr Simeons, the author of the original hCG Diet, which he published in his book "Pounds and Inches - A New Approach to Obesity" in 1967, clearly recognised that carbohydrates are the villains for many people. In his book he is very emphatic about the need to refrain from all sugars and starches in the fat-loss and stabilisation phases of the hCG Diet, only reintroducing them gradually in the long term maintenance phase, and then only if they do not cause an increase in weight. Like me, I suspect that most dieters will find that their tolerance to carbs is such that they will effectively end up on a low or at least a controlled carb way of eating.

This is not cause for dismay, though. The number of clinical studies demonstrating the health benefits of a low carb way of eating for the large sector of the population that is carbohydrate intolerant has ballooned in recent years. So too has the availability of low carb substitute ingredients and knowledge of how to use them. The many good low carb cookbooks that are now available are testament to this, and low carbers no longer need to go without their favourite foods. On the subject of low carb cookbooks, we have just released another couple of recipes into our own Low Carb is Easy Cookbook.
New Recipes in the Low Carb / Low GI Cookbook
For those of our readers who are subscribers to the Low Carb / Low GI Cookbook, two new recipes have just been released: Red Grape Fool (4-22) and Banana Cheesecake (4-23). You will find these recipes already in your Cookbook next time you log in.
Your Successes, Requests and Questions
This is your spot. Whether it's your dietary success story, a request to cover a particular topic in a future newsletter or a question you would like answered, we would love to hear from you. Please do contact us.

Here is a question we answered recently:

Q: I am female, 39 and have pcos. I have been on the atkins for about nearly a month now and I haven’t lost a single pound despite the fact that I have been in continuous ketosis for about 3 weeks. The stix is always in ketosis. I am a vegetarian and have been eating quorn and a bit more cheese to replace the meat but everything else is by the book and I am always under 20g per day. Any ideas what could be preventing this from working?

A: It is possible to be "in ketosis" (as in showing ketones on the stix) without burning your own fat stores if you've got enough energy coming in in your diet to fuel your body's needs. In other words, the stix could be reflecting the burning of your incoming fuel, not the burning of your fat stores.

You may have to reduce your total calories.

You might find it helpful to read 'Why Can't I Lose Weight - the Real Reasons Diets Fail and What to Do About It' as it explains the many more reasons why you might not be losing weight.
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Medicinal plants - SUN FLOWER

noreply@blogger.com (dizka) — Sat, 1 Oct 2011 17:48:00 -0700

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: This plant is rich with a variety of chemical constituents that have been known, among others:

Flowers: Quercimeritrin, helianthoside A, B, C, oleanolic acid, echinocystic acid.

Seeds: Betha-sitosterol, prostaglandin E, chlorogenic acid, quinic acid, phytin, 3,4-benzopyrene. Dalam100 grams of seed oil.

Interest: 100 total fat, 9.8 saturated fat, unsaturated fat: 11.7 oleic and linoleat72, 9. Without cholesterol.

EFFECTS pharmacological: In Chinese pharmacology is mentioned that this plant is soft and neutral flavor.

Flowers efficacious lowering blood pressure, reduce pain (analgesic). Nutritious seeds for dysentery, stimulate spending body fluids (hormones, enzymes etc.), stimulate spending measles. Nutritious leaves for inflammation, reduce pain, malaria. Roots efficacious for inflammation, peluruh urine, cough, pain relief. Marrow of the stem and the base interest efficacious stimulate vital energy, calming the liver, relieve pain.

DISEASES THAT CAN BE HEALED AND HOW usage

Based on the literature that records the experience of generations of various countries and regions, this plant can cure diseases as follows:

1. INTEREST: (high blood pressure, headache pain, Headache, toothache, menstrual pain, stomach pain, mastitis, rheumatic and difficult childbirth).

a.Sakit head: flowers 25-30 g plus 1 egg (not broken), add 3 gelasair, boiled into 1 / 2 cup. Taken after meals, 2 x daily.

b. Inflammation of the breast (mastitis): Head of the flowers (without seeds), finely-cut finely, then dried. After drying digonseng / roasted until charred, then ground into powder / flour. Every time drinking 10 -15 grams, mixed white wine + sugar + warm water, 3 times a day, it must first take out the sweat (use a blanket to sleep).

c. Rheumatik: Chief of interest to be boiled starch, paste to place the sick.

2. Seed: (No appetite, lethargy, bloody dysentery, stimulate spending rash (redness of the measles, headache).

a. Dysentery: brewed beans 30 grams, then the team for 1 hour. After dingkat add rock sugar to taste, drink.

3. Roots: (urinary tract infections, inflammation of the airways (bronchitis), whooping cough (pertussis) and whitish (leucorrhoe).

a. Difficulties and the small bowel: Fresh Roots 15-30 grams boiled in 4 cups of water up to two glasses of cool, strain, drink 2kali 1gelas.

4. Leaves: malaria

5. Marrow of the stem and the base interest rate (reseptaculum): gastric cancer, esophageal cancer and malignant mole. Also for gastric pains, bowel movements difficult and painful bladder (dysuria), pain urinary tract in urinary tract stones, bloody urine (hematuria) and fatty urine (chyluria).

Marrow stem and base of the flower containing hemicellulose that inhibit sarcoma 180 and Ehrlich ascitic carcicoma in mice. Extracts from the marrow can destroy nitrosamines and can prevent and treat tumorsaluran tract (digestive tract).

6.Tumbuhan complete sunflower (roots, stems, leaves and flowers) plus pulawaras fennel, boiled together with 1 liter of water until boiling. Taken once a day until they run out.

Note: Pregnant women are forbidden to drink decoction of flowers.

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Benefits of mango

noreply@blogger.com (dizka) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:20:00 -0700

Mango Beta-carotene Antioxidant Rich Mangoes belong to the fruit "stone" fleshy with shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors (aroma, flavor, texture) wide. There is a round shape full of mango, such as mango gedong, and long integers, such as mango and mango harumanis Manalagi, flat round-shaped teat mango, mango doll is oval.
Although the shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors of mango variety. In terms of nutrition it is hardly much different. Fresh ripe mango contains about 82 percent water, 41 mg vitamin C, and energy / Kal 73 calories per 100 grams. In every 100 grams of young mango, mango is still raw-water contained approximately 84 percent, vitamin C 65 mg, and energy 66 Cal. Energy in the young mango low because more starch-containing substances, which will turn into sugar in the ripening process.
Most of the energy derived from carbohydrates in the form of mango sugar, which makes it taste sweet. Sugar content is dominated by the sugar sucrose group. Sugar content ranges from 7-12 percent in mango. However, this type of sweet mango can reach 16-18 percent.

Antioxidants Mangoes are also a source of beta-carotene, potassium, and vitamin C. Beta-carotene is a substance in the body is converted into vitamin A (nutrients essential for retinal function). Beta-carotene (and vitaminC) are also classified as antioxidants, compounds that may provide protection against cancer because it can neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules produced by the body's normal chemical processes, solar or cosmic radiation, cigarette smoke and other environmental influences.
In the body, the majority of free radicals derived from complex chemical processes when oxygen is used in the cell. Free radicals are chemically incomplete can "steal" the particles from other molecules.
He then produces abnormal compounds and create a chain reaction that can damage cells, causing a fundamental change in the genetic material and important parts of other cells. Simply put, how free radicals damage the body's cells, similar to the process of oxygen causes the paper turns yellow or butter becomes rancid. Antioxidant nutrients, such as beta-carotene and vitamin C, make free radicals harmless to neutralize it.
Nutrients it contains abundant antioxidants in mango fruit. The content of beta-carotene and vitamin C (along with potassium, vitamin A activity, carbohydrate, energy and water) of some sort every 100 grams of mangoes can be seen in some libraries.

Vitamin C In addition to functioning as an antioxidant, vitamin C has a function to maintain and promote health of capillaries, healthy teeth and gums. He helps the absorption of iron and can inhibit the production of natrosamin, a cancer-triggering substances. Vitamin C could also make the connective tissue remained normal and help wound healing.
Vitamin C content of mango is quite feasible calculated. Every 100 grams of edible ripe mango supply as much as 41 mg of vitamin C, mango young even to 65 mg. Means, by consuming 150 grams of ripe mango or mango golek 200 grams (1 / 2 pieces of small size), the adequacy of vitamin C is recommended for male and female adult per day (each 60 mg) can be met.

Potassium and stroke Potassium has a function to increase the regularity of the heartbeat, kotraksi activate muscles, and helps blood pressure. Adequate potassium consumption can reduce the effects of sodium in increasing blood pressure, and freely contribute to a reduced risk for stroke.
One study showed that if one adds a piece of fruit high in potassium into the daily diet, the risk of fatal stroke can be reduced by 40 percent. Extra consumption of 400 mg of potassium each day can reduce the chances of getting heart and blood vessel disease.
Potassium are abundant in the mango. Every 100 grams of mangoes contained 189 mg of potassium. By eating a mango harumanis very small size (at least 250 grams), or a mango gedong medium size (200-250 g), potassium adequacy of 400 mg per day can be met.
You want to buy a mango can choose a good mango with a yellowish green color, smooth skin, and sweet smelling. Avoid choosing fruit that is too hard or too soft, bruised, or the smell of fermentation.
(Various sources)

Coffee for Health Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (dizka) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:49:00 -0700

Benefits of Coffee
According to Harvard Women's Health, the consumption of several cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, the formation of kidney stones, colon cancer, Parkinson's disease, liver damage (cirrhosis), heart disease and prevent cognitive decline in brain power.

    * Diabetes. Twenty studies conducted worldwide indicate that coffee reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 50%. The researchers suspect the cause is chlorogenic acid in coffee act to slow the absorption of sugar in digestion. Chlorogenic acid also stimulates the formation of GLP-1, a chemical that increases insulin (a hormone that regulates the absorption of sugar into the cells). Other substances in coffee that is trigonelin (pro-vitamin B3) is also thought to help slow the absorption of glucose.
    * Cancer. Research has consistently shown that coffee reduces the risk of liver cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer.
    * Cirrhosis. Coffee protects the liver from cirrhosis, particularly cirrhosis due to alcoholism.
    * Parkinson's Disease. The coffee drinkers have half the risk of Parkinson's disease is lower than those who do not drink coffee.
    * Heart disease and stroke. Coffee consumption does not increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Contrast, coffee actually slightly reduce the risk of stroke. A study of more than 83,000 women aged over 24 years showed those who drank two to three cups of coffee a day had a stroke risk 19% lower than those who drank no coffee. Studies of a number of men in Finland showed the same results.
    * Cognitive function. A study of 4197 women and 2820 men in France showed that drinking at least three cups of coffee a day can prevent cognitive decline in brain function due to aging up to 33 percent in women. However, similar benefits are not found in men. This may be because women are more sensitive to caffeine.
Negative Effect Coffee
However, coffee also has a negative effect. Caffeine as the main content of coffee is an addictive stimulant. Caffeine affects the cardiovascular system such as increased heart rate and blood pressure. Negative impacts that arise when you consume to excess.
For most people, drinking two to three cups of coffee does not give a negative impact. Drinking coffee with more frequency than that can cause heart palpitations, insomnia, headache and other disorders. Therefore, for those who consumed coffee that was not sleepy, for example because of lack of sleep, it is suggested that consumption is spread throughout the day.
Research on the relationship of coffee consumption with miscarriage does not provide uniform conclusions. However, for the safety of pregnant women are advised not to drink more than one cup of coffee a day.

Efficacy Carambola

noreply@blogger.com (dizka) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:45:00 -0700

Carambola (Averrhoa pentandra) have various properties to cure various diseases, such as:
MumpsTake 10 young twigs following starfruit leaves and 4 red onion grains. Rinse and then finely ground. Apply to the sore spot.
Pimplea. Take a taste of star fruit, wash and finely ground, then crushed with salt water as necessary. Use it to scrub the face with acne. Do it 3 times a day.
b. Take 6 pieces starfruit and 1 / 2 teaspoon of powdered sulfur, finely milled and kneaded with 2 tablespoons lime juice. Use it to scrub the face with acne. Do it 2-3 times a day.

Meanwhile, for use in such a drunk, it takes a special way.
CoughTake a handful of star fruit flowers, a few grains of fennel, sugar to taste and 1 cup water. All material is steamed for several hours, lift, then chill. Strain, then drink twice, morning and evening on an empty stomach.
Or, take the 25 flowers starfruit, a finger bells Intersection rhizome, cinnamon bark 1 finger, 1 finger rhizome kencur, red onion 2 eggs, 1 / 4 handheld gotu kola, 1 / 4 handful sage leaves, 1 / 4 handheld leaf inggu , 1 / 4 handheld leaf spoon, washed and cut necessary, boiled with 5 cups water until the remaining 2 1 / 4 cup. Once cool, boiled water is filtered, add a little honey. Drink 3 times a day, each 3 / 4 cup.
Whooping coughTake 10 star fruit, washed and finely-smooth, then kneaded with 2 tablespoons of salt water, then filtered. Taken 2 times a day.
Spruea. Take a handful of flowers star fruit, sugar to taste and 1 cup of boiling water until thick. After chilling filtered, use to clean and lubricate the mouth sores.
b. Take 2 / 3 hand-held flower star fruit, washed and boiled with 3 clean water glass until remaining 2 1 / 4 cup. After chilling filtered, then taken 3 times a day, each 3 / 4 cup.
c. Take 3 star fruit, red onion 3 eggs, 1 nutmeg young, 10 leaves thrush, 3 / 4 teaspoon fennel, 3 / 4 finger pulosari, washed and finely ground, kneaded with 3 tablespoons of coconut oil, squeezed and filtered. Used for greasing the wounds caused by canker sores, 6-7 times a day.

Benefits of Pineapple Fruit

noreply@blogger.com (dizka) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:40:00 -0700

This fruit contains vitamins A and C as an antioxidant. It also contains calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, sodium, potassium, dextrose, sucrose, and the enzyme bromelain.Bromelain efficacious as an anti-inflammatory, helps soften the food in the stomach, and inhibit cancer cell growth. Fiber content can facilitate defecation in patients with constipation.
Some properties of pineapple that has been cooked:

    * Is cool,
    * Can reduce the excessive acid secretion,
    * Help digestion of food in the stomach,
    * Anti-inflammatory,
    * urine (diuretic),
    * Clean up of dead skin tissue,
    * Interfere with cancer cell growth,
    * Inhibit platelet clumping.
Some diseases can be cured with a pineapple:

   1. Water (juice) pineapple: worms, sore throat, Give, give, weight loss, digestive problems
   2. Pineapple leaves (washed, finely ground, then smeared in a hospital): For burns, itching and boils
   3. Dandruff: Provide 1 / 4 ripe pineapple fruit. Peel the skin, and scar, and filtered. Add the juice of 1 orange juice and stir until blended. Use this mixture to rub the scalp of dandruff. Do it the night before bed. Washing your hair next morning. Do it 2-3 times a week.
   4. Inflammation of the skin: provide 1 / 2 pineapple that has been cooked. Peel the skin, and scar. Results parutannya used to rub the skin scaly and peeling. Do it once a day, the evening before bed. The next morning freshly washed clean. Do it every day.
   5. Constipation: drinking water of 3 pieces of pineapple, but choose the fruit that has not been cooked properly and is a bit sour.
Side Effects:

    * Pineapple young potential as abortivum or similar drugs that can abort the womb. Therefore, pineapple can be used to launch a missed period. Therefore, pregnant women are prohibited from consuming young pineapple.

    * Trigger arthritis. In the gastrointestinal tract, pineapple fruit fermented into alcohol. This could trigger a recurrence of rheumatic gout. Rheumatism and arthritis sufferers are encouraged to limit consumption of pineapple.

    * Increase blood sugar. Ripe pineapple fruit contains sugar levels are high enough. So, for diabetics, should not consume excessive pineapple.

    * Itchy. Sometimes after eating fresh pineapple, mouth and tongue itch. To avoid this, before eating, soak pieces of pineapple with salt water. Simple, huh?

Efficacy Soursop (Annona muricata)

noreply@blogger.com (dizka) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:35:00 -0700

Soursop fruit called latin Annona muricata, also known by the name Sabrang jackfruit, jackfruit Londo, Jackfruit buris, and in Bali, more recognizable as srikaya Java, but delicious, this fruit is also rich in drug content. Some diseases that can be trusted in this soursop fruit treated by, among others: hemorrhoids, bladder, diarrhea, and ulcers can be cured.

Efficacy and benefits for the treatment of:

     * Hemorrhoid. Soursop fruit is ripe. Squeeze to take water as much as 1 cup, and drink 2 times a day, morning and afternoon.

     * Pain Bladder Urine. Half-ripe soursop fruit, sugar and salt to taste. All ingredients are cooked compote made. Eaten plain, and is performed routinely every day for 1 week in a row.

     * Infant Diarrhoea. Soursop fruit is ripe. Soursop fruit is squeezed and filtered to take water, drinking from diarrhea in infants between 2-3 tablespoons.

     * Anyang-anyangen. Half-ripe soursop and sugar to taste. Soursop peeled and boiled with sugar with 2 cups of water, filtered and drunk.

     * Pain. 20 soursop leaves, boiled with 5 cups water to boiling until stay 3 glass, drink 1 a day 3 / 4 cup.

     * Ulcer. Soursop leaves are still young enough,

Savor Lime for Lowering Cholesterol

noreply@blogger.com (dizka) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:31:00 -0700

Orange juice is known to have various properties for health. One is in relation to lower cholesterol or fat levels in the blood.

Here are the tips:

    1. Choose a fresh lime and then wash with clean
    2. Cut the lemon into quarters, then thinly sliced
    3. Enter the last slices in a glass. Lime wedge is a wedge that was complete with its leather
    4. Pour hot water until full, then cover tightly
    5. Wait about 30 minutes, then drink until they run out
    6. Do it regularly, twice a day morning and evening

Based on research, lemon skin contains oils that are useful for the healthy. In addition, the lime does not cause pain in the stomach.

Natural Medicine for High Blood

noreply@blogger.com (dizka) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:12:00 -0700

High blood pressure or hypertension is closely linked to increased heart attacks and strokes. Causes of high blood pressure, among others, the hardening and clogging arteries. Diseased blood vessels become narrower, so that the heart requires more pressure to pump blood to the blood vessels.

Some drugs can reduce the natural abortion even treat high blood diseases, among others:

1. Salam leaf (Syzigium polyanthum)
Benefits: reduce koesterol and high blood pressure, lowers high blood sugar levels.

2. Seaweed (Laminaria japonica)
Usefulness: normalize blood pressure, lowering high cholesterol, prevent atherosclerosis.

3. cucumber
Usefulness: High levels of potassium minerals are useful for reducing high blood pressure, and is useful also to reduce kidney stones

4. cantaloupe
Benefits: Same with cucumbers that are rich in potassium content, both to reduce high blood pressure and also good for kidney problems / bladder
Some fruits / plants that have the same content with cucumbers / cantaloupe: peach or peaches, strawberries, raspberries, turnip leaves and wheat grass.

5. Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.)
Benefits: reduce high cholesterol, lowers high blood pressure, lowers blood sugar levels

6. Meeting Black (Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb.)
Effect: circulation and dilute blood clot, neutralize toxins in the body.

7. garlic
Benefits: reduce high blood pressure and high cholesterol, destroying blood clots

8. onions
Benefits: Having the same efficacy with garlic

--- from various sources ...