NATURAL HEALTH

CARROT Natural Benefits and Curative Properties

noreply@blogger.com (KELUARGA SENYUM) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:15:00 +0000

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Carrot - Natural Benefits and Curative Properties

Botanical Name :: Daucus carota

Indonesian Name :: wortel

Description

The carrot is a popular vegetable the world over. It is a powerful cleansing fool Green carrot leaves are highly nutritive, rich in protein, minerals and vitamins.
There are many varieties of carrot. Broadly, they can be classified into two groups, namely, Asiatic types and European types. The former are marked by their larger size, darker color and sweet taste. However, the latter are preferred due to the smooth surface, thin core, better shape and being less fibrous in nature.

Origin and Distribution of Carrot

The carrot appears to have originated in Central Asia, in the hills of Punjab and Kashmir in India, with a secondary centre of distribution in Asia, Europe and North Africa around the Mediterranean. It is cultivated in India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Central, East and West Africa, South America and the Caribbean.
Food Value of Carrot

Nutritionally, the carrot is an extremely rich source of vitamin A. The name carotene, which is a form of pro vitamin, has been derived from carrot. The carotene is converted into vitamin A by the liver and it is also stored in our body.

Carrots are rich in sodium, sulphur, chlorine and contain traces of iodine. The mineral contents in carrots lie very close to the skin. Hence they should not be peeled or scrapped off.
Carrot*
Food Value

Minerals and Vitamins
Moisture - 86.0% Calcium - 80 mg
Protein - 0.9% Phosphorus - 530 mg
Fat - 0.2% Iron - 2.2 mg
Vitamin C - 3 mg
Fibre - 1.2% Small amount of Vitamin B Complex
Minerals - 1.1% * Values per 100 gm's edible portion
Carbohydrates - 10.6% Calorific Value - 48
Natural Benefits and Curative Properties of Carrot

Carrot is rich in alkaline elements which purify and revitalize the blood. It nourishes the entire system and helps in the maintenance of acid alkaline balance in the body.

The juice of carrot is known as a "Miracle Juice". It makes a fine health giving drink for children and adults alike. It strengthens the eyes and keeps the mucus membranes of all cavities of the body in healthy condition. It is beneficial in the treatment of dry and rough skin.
However, the use of carrot seeds should be avoided during early period of pregnancy, because it increases the toxicity of uterine walls and may cause abortion

* Tooth Decay :- Chewing a carrot immediately after food kills all the harmful germs in the mouth. It cleans the teeth, removes the food particles lodged in the crevices and prevents bleeding of the gums and tooth decay.
* Digestive Disorders :- Chewing of carrots increases saliva and quickens digestion by supplying the necessary enzymes, minerals and vitamins. Regular use of carrot prevents the formation of gastric ulcer and other digestive disorders. Carrot juice is an effective food remedy in ailments like Intestinal colic, colitis, appendicitis, peptic ulcer and dyspepsia.
* Constipation :- Carrot juice, combined with spinach juice and a little lemon juice, is very effective in the treatment of constipation. Spinach juice cleanses the bowels. This effect cannot be expected soon after taking the juice. But within two months, the bowel starts emptying regularly. About 50 ml. of spinach juice should be added to 250 ml. of carrot juice to make this combination.
* Diarrhea :- The carrot soup has been found an effective natural remedy for diarrhea. It supplies fluid to combat dehydration, replenishes sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sulphur and magnesium. It is a good source of. pectin and coats the intestines to allay inflammation. It checks the growth of harmful bacteria and prevents vomiting. It is especially useful for children. 1/2 Kg. of carrot may be cooked in 150 ml. of water until it is soft. The pulp should be streamed. Three quarter tablespoon of salt may be added and a small amount of the soup should be given to the patient every half an hour. Improvement is usually noticeable in 24 hours.
* Thread Worms :- The carrots are valuable in the elimination of thread worms from children as it is offensive to all parasites. A small cupful of grated carrot taken every morning, with no other food added to the meal, can clear these worms quickly. Raw carrots are good for fertility. Sterility is sometimes overcome by its use. The cause of sterility has been traced to the continuous use of food in which enzymes are destroyed by working or pasteurizing.

Uses of carrot

Carrots can be used in a variety of way. They may be eaten raw in salads, or they may be boiled or cooked. They can also be used in the form of soup and juice. They are most helpful when they are taken raw. In cooking, a large amount of the important minerals are lost. They form very important ingredIent of a raw salad.

Importance of Vegetables - Curative Value of Vegetables

noreply@blogger.com (KELUARGA SENYUM) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:06:00 +0000

'Vegetables' are important protective food and highly beneficial for the maintenance of health and prevention of disease. They contain valuable food ingredients which can be successfully utilized to build up and repair the body.
Food Value of vegetables

Vegetables are valuable in maintaining alkaline reserve in the body. They are valued mainly for their high vitamin and mineral contents. Vitamins A, Band C are contained in vegetables in fair amounts. Faulty cooking and prolonged careless storage can, however, destroy these valuable elements.

There are different kinds of vegetables. They may be edible roots, stems, leaves, fruits and seeds. Each group contributes to diet in its own way Fleshy roots are high in energy value and good sources of vitamin B group. Seeds are relatively high in carbohydrates and proteins. Leaves, steam and fruits are excellent sources of minerals, vitamins, water and roughage.

It is not the green vegetables only that are useful. Farinaceous vegetables consisting of starchy roots such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, the tubers and legumes are also valuable. They are excellent sources of carbohydrates and provide energy to the body.
Natural Benefits of vegetables

To derive maximum benefits of their nutrients, vegetables should be consumed fresh as far as possible. Most vegetables are best consumed in their natural raw state in the form of salads. An important consideration in making salads is that the vegetables should be fresh, crisp and completely dry. If vegetables have to be cooked, it should be ensured that their nutritive value is preserved to the maximum extent possible The following hints will be useful in achieving this:

1.The vegetables, after thorough wash, should be cut into as large pieces as possible.
2.The cut pieces should be added to water which has been brought to boiling point and to which salt has been added. This is necessary to avoid loss of B-complex vitamins and vitamin C.
3.Only bare minimum water necessary to cover vegetables should be used. Spinach and other tender greens need no water.
4.Vegetables should not be exposed to atmospheric air They should be covered tightly while cooking.
5.They should be cooked for as short a time as possible. They should be cooked till they are just soft to the touch for easy mastication.
6.They should be served hot.

To prevent loss of nutrients in vegetables, it would be advisable to steam or boil vegetables in their own juices on a slow fire and the water or cooking liquid should not be drained off. If the vegetables are boiled hard and for long time in a large quantity of water, they would lose their nutritive and medicinal values. No vegetable should be peeled unless it is so old that the peeling is tough and unpalatable. In most root vegetables, the largest amount of minerals, directly under the skin and these are lost if vegetables are peeled. Soaking of vegetables should also be avoided if taste and nutritive value are to be preserved.

Finally, vegetables should not be cooked in aluminum utensils. Aluminum is a so metal and is acted upon by both food acids and alkalis. There is scientific evidence to show that tiny particles of aluminum from foods cooked in such utensils enter the stomach and that the powerful astringent properties of aluminum injure the sensitive lining of the stomach, leading to gastric irritation, digestive and intestinal ailments. An intake of about 280 grams of vegetables per day per person is considered
essential for maintenance of good health. Of this, leafy vegetables should constitute 40 per cent, roots and tubers 30 per cent and the other vegetables like brinjals, ladies fingers the remaining 30 per cent
Vitamins

Many vegetables contain a substance known as carotene which is converted into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for normal growth and vitality, for good eye sight and healthy skin and for protection against diseases, especially of the respiratory tract. A deficiency of this vitamin can lead to eye infection, poor vision, night blindness, frequent colds, lack of appetite and skin disorders. Generally, deep green yellow and orange colored vegetables such as green leafy vegetables, carrots, papaya tomatoes and yellow pumpkin are rich sources of carotene.

Several leafy vegetables like fenugreek leaves, turnip greens and beet green contain riboflavin, a member of the vitamin B-complex This vitamin is essential for growth and general health, of eyes, skin, nails and hair. A deficiency can lead to cracking of the angles of the mouth, premature wrinkles and eczema.

Vitamin C is contained in good amounts in several vegetables such as Indian gooseberry, bitter gourd, tomatoes and leafy vegetables like spinach, cabbage and drumstick leaves. Generally, fresh vegetables are better sources of vitamin C than dried, stale or withered ones. Vitamin C is essential for normal growth and maintenance of body tissues, especially those of the joints, bones, teeth and gums and for protection against infection. A deficiency of this vitamin can lead to scurvy, tooth decay, bleeding gums, anemia and premature ageing.
Minerals

The highly soluble minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, copper, and potassium contained in the vegetables maintain the acid base balance of the hydrogen concentration of the body tissues. They help the complete absorption of vitamins, proteins, fats and carbohydrates of the food. They also help the body to eliminate excess of liquid and salt. The diuretic action of vegetables like potato, beans, spinach, radish, turnip and brinjal are specially important in cases of oedema or swellings, kidney and heart conditions.

Two important minerals, calcium and iron, found in vegetables are specially useful. Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth. Iron is needed for blood formation. It is an essential constituent of hemoglobin, which helps to carry oxygen to the cells in the various parts of the body. Calcium and iron can be obtained in plenty from leafy vegetables like spinach and fenugreek leaves. Carrot, bitter gourd, onions and tomatoes are also fair sources of iron.
Vegetable juices

The juices extracted from fresh raw vegetables are highly beneficial as they furnish all the cells and tissues of the body with the elements and the nutritional enzymes which they need. It is true that the body can derive these elements from whole vegetables. But the fresh juices can provide them in the manner in which they can be most easily digested and assimilated. A vitamin and mineral deficiency can thus be made much more quickly by drinking fresh juices than by eating raw vegetables.

Practically all vegetables make good juices, but some bitter than others. Vegetable juices may be divided into three main types. These are (i) Juices from vegetable fruits, that is, tomatoes and cucumber (ii) Juices from green leafy vegetables such as cabbage, celery, lettuce, spinach and parsley and (iii) Juices from root vegetables like beetroot, carrot, onion, potato and radish

In most cases it is desirable to use juice individually and in no case more than three juices should be included in anyone mixture. The broad rules applicable to combination of vegetable juices are that juices from vegetable fruits may be combined with those of the green leafy vegetables but not juices of root vegetables. Juices of green leafy vegetables may be combined with those of the root vegetables.

Vegetable juices soothe jaded nerves and gently carry away toxic matter and accumulated waste products. They are best taken at least half an hour or more after meals. They should not be taken before meals or near the same time as fruit juices. Many common ailments respond favorably to raw vegetable juices.
Curative Value of vegetables

Vegetables contain various medicinal and therapeutic agents. There are a large array of laxatives, sedatives and soporifics or sleep inducing in the vegetable kingdom. Vegetables like. onion, radish and celery exercise a tonic effect and are excellent for the nerves.

Certain vegetables are highly beneficial in the treatment of various diseases. Carrots are good for the blood. White crisp juicy stalks of celery serve a much better medicine in case of rheumatism or nervous dyspepsia than any nerviness that relieves nerve disorder. A dish of spinach or dandelion will be beneficial in the treatment of kidney troubles. Lettuce can be used as a food remedy for insomnia. Onion can be used with advantage in the treatment of cough, cold, influenza, constipation, scurvy and hydrophobia. The leaves of fenugreek are highly valuable in the treatment of indigestion, flatulence and sluggish liver. Garlic can be beneficially used in heart diseases, hypertension, hypoglycemia, diabetes and even in fatal form of meningitis It has been effectively used in lowering blood cholesterol and preventing blood clotting.

Gastro-Intestinal Disorders

Fibres in vegetables act as the mechanical intestinal expand ers draw more water.and proteins in them and help easy expulsion of the waste in the form of stool. They prevent habitual constipation and keep the entire intestinal tract free from harmful germs. Fibres in the form of cellulose help the elimination of cholesterol Beet root, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, green peas and beans are specially valuable in this. They are useful in case of arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure and constipation. But when there is inflammation in this intestines, vegetables having less cellulose content such as tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes and vegetable juices should be taken.

Pectin found in vegetables such as brinjal, radish, pumpkin and beet root absorb water, kill certain bacteria and toxins and eliminate them from the body. Garlic, onion, radish and mint contain pectin as well as antimicrobic qualities.

Blood Disorder

Vegetables also supply trace elements which are necessary for the human organism. Iodine, for instance, is essential for thyroid hormone which regulates much physical and mental activities, cobalt for increasing the number of blood corpuscles, and zinc for proper growth.

Turmeric Tea

noreply@blogger.com (KELUARGA SENYUM) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:28:00 +0000

One way to reap the health benefits of turmeric is to drink turmeric tea. It's easy to make and tastes great with a little bit of lemon or honey.

Ingredients
4 cups water
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
lemon (optional)
honey (optional)

Directions
Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and add ground turmeric. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Strain into a mug using a mesh strainer or cheesecloth.

Add honey and/or lemon to taste.

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20 Health Benefits of Turmeric

noreply@blogger.com (KELUARGA SENYUM) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:57:00 +0000

Turmeric is one of nature's most powerful healers. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye.

The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer's disease.

Here are 20 reasons to add turmeric to your diet:
1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.
3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.

5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.
7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.
9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.
10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.
11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.
16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.
17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.
18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.
Turmeric can be taken in powder or pill form. It is available in pill form in most health food stores, usually in 250-500mg capsules.
Once you start using turmeric on a regular basis, it's fun to find new ways to use it in recipes. My favorite way to use it is to add a pinch of it to egg salad. It adds a nice flavor and gives the egg salad a rich yellow hue.
Contraindications: Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to consult with a doctor before doing so as turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.

CANCER

noreply@blogger.com (KELUARGA SENYUM) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:49:00 +0000

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. Cancer cells are not visible in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because cancer cells is not up to the amount that can be predicted.

2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to 10 times in human life.

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

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. This can be caused by genetic factors, environmental, food and lifestyle.

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

6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the cancer cells grow rapidly and also damage healthy cells that grow rapidly in the bone marrow, internal organs and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, h
eart, lungs, etc..

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

8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. But the use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in prolonged tumor destruction.
9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is destroyed it will be weak from a variety of infections and complications.

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

11. An effective way is to make hungry cancer cells by not feeding them with food that can cause it to breed.
12. Animal protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Meat that is not digested completely, remaining in the stomach contents into conduction to build a poison.

13. Cancer walls covered by a tough protein. Defend themselves by eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allowing the body's killer cells to destroy cancer cells.

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

15. Cancer is penyakin mind, body and soul. The spirit of the proactive and positive spirit will make good. Anger, unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a state of stress. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.

16. Cancer cells can not thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen. Oxygen therapy is another way to destroy cancer cells.

LIVING WITH CANCER CELLS:

1. Sugar is a cancer bait. By reducing the sugar, thus also reducing the food supply is important for cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with aspartame and is harmful. Natural replacement may be better drop of honey or sugar but in very small quantities. Table salt has a chemical added to make the color white. Better alternative is sea salt.

2. Milk makes the body to produce mucus, especially in the internal organs. Cancer fed by mucus. By reducing the milk and replace with fresh soya milk cancer cells are being starved.

3. Cancer cells thrive in an acidic environment. Anti-meat diet is acidic, it is best to eat fish and chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics and growth hormones are harmful parasites, especially for cancer rita approach.

4. Diet with 80% fresh vegetables and fruits, grains and nuts help the body in an alkaline environment. 20% of them can be obtained from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetables provide live enzymes that is easily absorbed in 15 minutes to maintain and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells, try to drink fresh vegetable juice (all vegetables ) and eating raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees Fahrenheit or 40 degrees Celsius.

5. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate which have high caffeine. Green tea is the best alternative that has penumpas cancer cells. The best is to drink clean water or water that has been filtered to avoid toxins and heavy metals in tap water.

Important

noreply@blogger.com (KELUARGA SENYUM) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:50:00 +0000

Many families in Indonesia have not realized the importance of mental health in the family. As we know, physical health can be done by maintaining personal hygiene and to eat nutritious foods. But how his mental health in the family?. Mental health in the family is very important, especially during hard times like the present. Mentally unhealthy can be caused by depression, bipolar, and skizophrenia (multiple personality). Mental state is usually the most dominant influence for depression. To maintain physical and mental health in the family not be difficult and expensive. By maintaining a balance both physically and mentally able to prevent the family from various diseases attack and able to balance the emotional condition. ?? As we know, to maintain physical health is by eating nutritious foods. Yet many do not understand how to maintain mental health.