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6 Plants that Repels Mosquitoes

noreply@blogger.com (Zaishan) — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:12:00 +0000

Insects are both necessary and dangerous to plants. To avoid damaging action of insecticides we can resort to natural methods like planting repellent plants to repel mosquitoes and insects. In this group fall almost all plants with blue flowers and herbs such as rosemary or basil.

However, aromatic and volatile chemicals in such plants also attract beneficial insects that keep pests out of their leaves, flowers and roots.

1. Catmint (Nepeta cataria)

It is a perennial species for some gardeners; the grass has 10 times more effective than DEET to keep mosquitoes away. This plant tends to spread and climb through the house, it is advisable to have it hanging in a boat and constantly be cutting its branches.

2. Marigold (Tagetes spp)

This sun lover also repels mosquitoes and is an excellent companion plant for your garden. We advise you not rub this plant with any part of your body.

3. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

This shrub oil is heavenly for most humans, but unpleasant to insects. It is an attractive plant in gardens and require little water and is also delicious when used for cooking meats, soups and egg dishes.

4. Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus)

This plant has a lemon scent that insects hate and with a little patience you can grow from stems that are sold in the market. Please note that this plant is tropical so it does not tolerate cold temperatures.

5. Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)

This perennial has silvery foliage and can be grown in full sun. The acrid smell keeps mosquitoes at bay.

6. Mint (Mentha spp)

The oil of this plant is unpleasant for insects; it is good to place a couple of these plants in the garden or the edge of the window in order to keep away mosquitoes.

Energy Drinks and Its Effects on Health

noreply@blogger.com (Zaishan) — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:23:00 +0000

Energy drinks are the most sought out by exhausted people to regain the energy. But what is the real effects of energy drinks on health. Whether they are giving the energy back as claimed by the producers. Most people need an energy drink by 1 or 2pm and its becomes a dangerous routine in their life cycle to take an energy drink.

I am assure that when somebody takes an energy drink they fall asleep later than their regular hours and need to take another one the next day. It becomes a dangerous cycle and eventually it becomes a habit and we can call it a bad habit as it doesn't give much benefits to the body.

Chances are that when you take these energy drinks your heart will race, you can get a headache, it, especially if you make it a daily habit, will give you high blood pressure.

Depending how many of these drinks a day you drink and how often, you can even have symptoms bad enough to give you a stroke, heart palpitations and just suddenly die.

Typical Ingredients or contents in Energy Drinks are following:

Caffeine - An excessive daily intake of caffeine with the consumption of more than 600mg of caffeine in a 24 hour period is not recommended and drinking 2 or more will accumulate 600mg easily into your body.
Epigallocatechin Gallate (ECGC)
Vitamins & Minerals
List Continues to Grow with differenct producers using different substances in the drinks

Effects of energydrinks on health

Head ache
High blood pressure
Generates stroke
Heart palpitations
Fast hear rate
Excessive urination
Nausea and vomiting
Restlessness
Anxiety
Depression
Tremors
Difficultly sleeping

Use your brain and say no thanks when you are offered with an energy drink. Now take and that you will never take an energy drink. God gave me a brain and i use it.

Cheese cuts risk of diabetes by 12 percent

noreply@blogger.com (Zaishan) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:57:00 +0000

Eating just two slices of cheese a day cuts the risk of type 2 diabetes by 12 percent, scientists have discovered.

The findings go against current health guidelines, which advise cutting back on dairy products and other high-fat foods to help prevent the illness.

British and Dutch researchers looked at the diets of 16,800 healthy adults and 12,400 patients with type 2 diabetes from eight European countries, including Britain.

The study found that those who ate at least 55 gm of cheese a day were 12 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, the Daily Mail reported Monday.

The risk fell by the same amount for those who ate 55 gm of yoghurt a day. The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

One theory is that the so-called 'probiotic' bacteria in cheese and yoghurt lower cholesterol and produce certain vitamins which prevent diabetes.

Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough of the hormone insulin to control its blood sugar levels. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include feeling very thirsty, needing to pass water frequently and constant tiredness.

Different types of Digestive or Gastrointestinal Diseases

noreply@blogger.com (Zaishan) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:16:00 +0000

Gastrointestinal or digestive related diseases are now common in most of the people and people should take care of these diseases. These gastrointestinal conditions may affect the overall health of your body and you may not able to recover from it. The proper diagnose of Digestive or gastrointestinal condition by a medical expert is advised to get proper medication. Once in a while you should check your body for these kinds of diseases and general diseases like cholesterol and sugar.

Different types of Digestive or Gastrointestinal Diseases

Acid Reflux
Chronic diarrhea
Colon polyps
Crohn's disease
Diverticulitis
Duodenal ulcer
Enteritis or colitis
Gastric ulcer
Gastritis or duodenitis
GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disorder
Hiatal hernia
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Lactose Intolerance
Peptic ulcer
Spastic colon
Ulcerative Colitis

So visit a doctor if you have some digestive or gastro problems.

Six Ways to Reduce Cholesterol Levels

noreply@blogger.com (Zaishan) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:23:00 +0000

Reducing cholesterol levels is achievable for many people through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. Following below mentioned procedures in your life will have a positive impact on cholesterol level and will gradually reduce it.

Reducing cholesterol levels is achievable for many people through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. The American Heart Association recommends a combination of healthy meal choices and adequate physical activity as a first step in lowering the harmful LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol and raise beneficial HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. In addition, avoid cigarette smoke, drink only in moderation if at all, and maintain a healthy weight can lead to significant changes in total cholesterol levels.

To reduce you will need to include following items in your diet.

Fruit and vegetables
Lean meat.
Fish and poultry.
Whole grains.
Low-fat or fat-free dairy.

Following below mentioned procedures in your life will have a positive impact on cholesterol level and will gradually reduce it.

Six ways to Reduce Cholesterol Levels

All foods from animals contain saturated fats and tend to be higher in cholesterol. Limit red meat as much as possible, favoring leaner protein sources like chicken, fish and legumes. Eliminate trans-fats entirely. Trans-fats are created when oil is hydrogenised, and it raises LDL cholesterol. Trans-fatty acids found in baked and fried foods, and peanut butter and other processed foods.
Increase omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. Omega-3 fatty acids increase HDL cholesterol, which lowers harmful LDL, when eaten as part of a low-fat diet. Good sources of omega-3s in salmon, tuna, sardines, nuts, seeds and beans. Fish oil and flaxseed oil supplements are another good source of omega-3s.
Consume foods that increase HDL cholesterol. Mayo Clinic reports that foods enriched with plant sterols such as beta-sitosterol and sitostanol, can have a positive effect on cholesterol. Similarly, foods rich in niacin, a B-vitamins, increases HDL cholesterol levels up to 35 percent. Good sources are lean meat, chicken and fish, low fat or fat-free dairy products and fortified breads and cereals.
Increase foods that lower LDL cholesterol. Foods containing soluble fiber have many health benefits including its ability to reduce the amount of dietary cholesterol is absorbed by the intestine. Good sources are whole grains, fruits and vegetables and nuts.
Be active. Aerobic exercise can increase HDL cholesterol 5 percent. As training reduces the weight, your HDL level will increase even more. Mayo Clinic recommends at least 30 minutes of physical activity at least five days per week. Walking, swimming or even gardening count, as long as the activity increases the heart rate.
Increase your intake antioxidant. Antioxidants are vitamins and other photochemical that neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals. Fruits and vegetables have high levels of antioxidants and is considered necessary to maintain heart health, lowers blood pressure and reduce LDL cholesterol.

The American Heart Association recommends five servings per day each of fruits and vegetables. Mayo Clinic suggests that pomegranate juice is much higher in antioxidants than other fruit juices and can play a role in lowering LDL cholesterol.

Tips and Warnings

Make changes gradually so that they are comfortable and become a normal part of everyday life. A gentle transition to a healthier lifestyle increases the chances of success. ? Be sure to drink plenty of water when adding fiber to your diet and increase fiber consumption gradually to avoid constipation.

Always check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program, making significant changes in diet or taking supplements.

Health Benefits of Caffeine

noreply@blogger.com (Zaishan) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:18:00 +0000

Find a list of benefits and the health risks associated with the intake of Caffeine.

People thought Caffeine as good for people and considered it has some natural ingredients which will maintain and rejuvenate the stamina of the body. It has some addictive which make people addicted to it. But it cannot be avoided in full because it has some benefits as well as it carry some risk. What is the risk contained in it?

People should control the intake level of the caffeine and a study of its negative and positive qualities will make us understand this. A man or women should not take more than 6 milligrams of Caffeine in a sitting and not more than 300 mg in a day.

Negative Effects of excessive use of Caffeine

Excess use produces urinary excretion of calcium
Anxiety
Irritability
Inability to focus
Insomnia
Depletes the bone mineral density
Pregnancy miscarriage
Infertility
Heart disease
Increases the risk of osteoporosis
Increases endocrine disorders

Benefits of Caffeine

Stimulates the central nervous system
Will increase the adrenaline level
Reduces the stress
Useful in migraine treatment

Caffeine was first discovered in 1820 and extracted from coffee. There are more than 80 species of plants contains caffeine. Caffeine is not included in the U.S. FDA’s GRAS list and only listed as a “Safe Food Substance”. Still carbonated beverages continue to use caffeine and excessive intake of carbonated soft drinks is not good for health.

Health Benefits of Indian Gooseberry

noreply@blogger.com (Zaishan) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:11:00 +0000

Indian Gooseberry which falls in the Phyllanthaceae family is considered great in Ayurveda and has lot of medicinal value. People should understand the benefits of the Indian Gooseberry and must include it in the diet.

Indian Gooseberry is considered great in Ayurveda and has lot of medicinal value. Gooseberry falls in the Phyllanthaceae family and can grow in most part of the world despite the climatic conditions of the region.

The Indian Gooseberry tastes sour when eaten in raw and it will taste sweet when you immediately drink water after eating it. Gooseberries grow in variety according to the climatic conditions and region where it is growing. Some of the varieties are Old Rough Red, Hairy Amber and prickly berry.

The medicinal value is great and provides cure for lot of diseases. It contains following vitamins and minerals.

Calcium
Phosphorus
Iron
Carotene
Vitamin B Complex
Vitamin C

The ancient scholars and Ayurveda doctors has mentioned a lot about this medicinal fruit. It is now widely used in manufacturing hair care oil as it cools the head and brain. Dabur Amla is popular hair care oil from Dabur Industries. “Amla” is the name for gooseberry in Hindi. It is called as “Nellikka” in Malayalam.

The Indian Amla oil has the ability to reduce the hair loss by strengthening the hair root and cooling the head. This fruit doesn’t have many side effects. Immediate use of Amla oil may bring cold in some persons.

The Health benefits of Indian Gooseberry are following:

Easy absorption of food
Balances Gastric acidLiver fortification
Cools the brain and enhances mental functionality
Lowers the cholesterol level in the body
Improves the strength of lungs
Improves the performance of Kidneys
Helps in improving skin
Reduces hair loss
Increases the eye sight.
Reduces blood sugar for Diabetic patients
Stimulates insulin secretion to control blood sugar
Increases the blood flow
Improves the immune system
Can be used to create jams and desserts
Dried fruits are powdered and made into cakes for women to eat after giving birth.

People should understand the benefits of the Indian Gooseberry and must include it in the diet.

Is Honey Good for You

noreply@blogger.com (Zaishan) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:37:00 +0000

Carbohydrate compound in the honey is an efficient energy creator and also has lot of other health benefits. The most important benefits are following:

Good ailment in curing heat
Create energy
Form certain types of tissues in the body.
Forms enzymes and ferments required.
Helps in oxidation of the body

If you are a women Honey is good for you because you can use it to remove the effects of harsh make up you had.

Natural honey has more benefits than the honey produced from artificial bee farms. This is actually a product that is difficult to obtain, as it is not "produced" or “procured” enough in the nature.

What is so special about this honey is that it should have a greater antibacterial effect than conventional honey. There are many people in the world who used it for sore throat, cough, etc. And they were amazed at how effective it was.

Just remember that honey should not be warmed up, because then the good active ingredients will disappear from it. Therefore, do not have it in hot milk (although it has very good taste), but add it in the slightly cooled milk, then you can have it in.

It tastes absolutely beautiful. Artificial honey I do not taste particularly good, but this is something completely different. The recommended daily dose is half a teaspoon 2 times a day and this "dose" will give you the 18g carb.

The advantages and health benefits of Honey will make you to use it as a supplement along with other nutriment diet.

Chia seed oil is the secret ingredient to Chia Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Zaishan) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:51:00 +0000

Chia Seed health benefits are extreme and this high quality Supercharged raw food is packed with Omega-3, fiber, antioxidants, proteins and phytochemicals.

Black Chia Seeds & White Chia seeds nutritional values promote following health benefits to all.

Heart Health
Increase Energy
Relief From Rheumatoid Arthritis
Feeling Good
Anti Aging
Regulated Blood Pressure
Reduce Menopause Symptoms
Gastrointestinal Health
Bone Health
Mental Health
Control of type II diabetes
Prenatal Health
Breast Health
Prostate Health

Silvia Hispanic is known as the Chia seeds. Chia word is derived from the Nahuati word chain, which means oily. The Chia oil contains very high concentration of omega-3 fatty acid-approximately 64%. I could stop right here and not even go to the Chia seed health benefits because this component of the Chia alone is enough to improve your health dramatically.

Omega-3 fatty acids are needed by your body as a primary building block of every cell in your body. The phrase "you are what you eat" is evident here. You need this omega-3 for proper cell membrane formation and function. See the nutritional comparison table and begin to see how much pure raw health is in a serving of raw Chia seeds.

Comparison with other nutrition food

1400% more Magnesium than Brocolli
800% more Phosphorous than Milk
700% more Omega-3 fatty acids than Salmon
500% more Calcium than Milk
500% more Proteins than Kidney beans
300% more Selenium than Flax seed
200% more Iron than Spinach
100% more Potassium than Bananas
100% more Fiber than Corn Flakes
More Antioxidants than blue berries
More Folate than Asparagus
More Lignans than Flax seed

Tips and Warnings

I encourage you to buy a 16oz bag of these high quality seeds Chia and change your life health! I also warn you that there are over 120 different strains of Salvia Hispanic plant that produces Chia seeds and they are not all the same. There are lots of farms produces high quality blend of Chia seeds in different areas of the world. In addition, over 18 years for the best Chia seed research goes into the mix of seeds I recommend.

This complete whole raw food should be consumed by everyone, from children to the elderly because of Chia seed health benefits.