Heal Your Gut To Heal Yourselves

A properly functioning digestive system (gut) is critical to good health. In fact, 60 -80% of our immune system is located in our gut, and 90% of our neurotransmitters (chemicals responsible for regulating mood) such as serotonin are made in our gut. 

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Make Your Immune System Strong

The idea of boosting your immunity is enticing, but the ability to do so has proved elusive for several reasons. The immune system is precisely that — a system, not a single entity. To function well, it requires balance and harmony. There is still much that researchers don’t know about the intricacies and interconnectedness of the immune response.

Your first line of defense is to choose a healthy lifestyle. Following general good-health guidelines is the single best step you can take toward keeping your immune system strong and healthy :-

• Don’t smoke.
• Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in saturated fat.
• Exercise regularly.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Control your blood pressure.
• If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
• Get adequate sleep.
• Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly.
• Get regular medical screening tests for people in your age group and risk category.

Feeding your body certain foods may help to keep your immune system running strong. Plan your meals to include the following 10 powerful immune system boosters and you may increase your family's chances of fending off those winter bugs before they get anyone sick.

Citrus fruits

Most people reach for vitamin C after the first symptoms of a cold or flu. But did you know that it is citrus fruit, which is rich in vitamin C, at the top of the list of all foods that strengthen the immune system. Specifically, vitamin C stimulates the production of white blood cells, the key to fight infections. Since your body does not produce vitamin C nor can it store it, it is important to enter it daily. Almost all citrus fruits contain a large amount of vitamin C, and it is enough that you squeeze their juice out in a dish such as salad.

Red peppers

Vitamin C not only strengthens the immune system, but keeps your skin healthy and beautiful. Do you think that citrus fruit has the most vitamin C? Think again, because red peppers contains almost twice as much vitamin C, and it is also an excellent source of beta carotene.

Broccoli

It contains a large number of minerals and vitamins that are ready to fight with any germs and bacteria. It is full of vitamins A, C and E, as well as numerous antioxidants. Broccoli is one of the healthiest foods you can put on the table. Cook it as little as possible in order to retain all therapeutic characteristics.

Garlic

Garlic is found in almost every cuisine around the world. It adds a little zing to food and it's a must-have for your health. Early civilizations recognized its value for fighting infections. Studies by the National Institute of Food Science and Technology have shown that garlic helps to lower cholesterol and may prevent hardening of arteries. Garlic’s immune-boosting properties seem to come from a heavy concentration of sulfur-containing compounds, such as Allicin.

Ginger

Although it is used as an addition to many sweets, ginger can be consumed in different ways. It helps during chronic pain, has proven to be effective in lowering cholesterol, and is an excellent fighter against the cold. Ginger also packs some heat in the form of gingerol, a relative of capsaicin. Capsaicin gives chili peppers their distinctive heat. Gingerol is the one who gives ginger gives a taste and smell, and some researches suggest that it also has anticancer benefits.

Almonds

When it comes to preventing and fighting off colds, vitamin E tends to take a backseat to the more commonly mentioned vitamin C. But vitamin E is key to a healthy immune system. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it requires the presence of fat to be absorbed properly. Nuts (especially almonds) are packed with vitamin E. A half-cup serving provides nearly 100 percent of the recommended daily amount.

Turmeric

A key ingredient in many curries, this bright-yellow spice has been used for years as an anti-inflammatory in treating both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. A recent study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology demonstrates that high concentrations of curcumin, which gives turmeric its distinct color, have been shown to help reduce inflammation and fever.

Spinach

It is an excellent source of vitamin C and a number of antioxidants and beta carotene, which have proven effective in the fight against infection. Same as with broccoli, spinach needs to be cooked as little as possible in order to keep all the medicinal properties. What’s great is that you can prepare in various ways and serve it as a side dish.

Yogurt

When selecting yogurt look for ones that have "live and active cultures" printed on the label. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, these cultures stimulate your immune system to help fight diseases. Yogurt is also be a great source of vitamin D, so try to select brands fortified with vitamin D.

Green Tea

Both green and black teas are packed with flavonoids, a type of antioxidant. Where green tea really shines is in its levels of epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG, another powerful antioxidant. The fermentation process black tea goes through destroys a lot of the EGCG. Green tea, on the other hand, is steamed and not fermented, preserving EGCG. 

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Sources - http://www.healthline.com              

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Is Your Blood Pressure Under Control ???

 

High blood pressure, also known as HBP or hypertension, is a widely misunderstood medical condition. Some people think that those with hypertension are tense, nervous or hyperactive, but hypertension has nothing to do with personality traits. The truth is, you can be a calm, relaxed person and still have HBP.

High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.

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How to care for your Hair

Maintaining your hair is relatively easy with the right kind of steps. Hair is made of protein, so keeping a healthy diet and good hygiene is an essential part of maintaining luscious locks. At the same time, here are some other tips about hair care, and what you can do at home to get unbelievably beautiful hair.

Steps for Hair Care

1. Wash hair sparingly with a good-quality shampoo – Many people insist that washing hair too often can leave hair dried out, leeched of its natural oils, and damage your hair. Shoot to shampoo your hair at most every other day. Some people wash their hair only twice a week.

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Probiotics and Prebiotics - Let's have and grow some good bacteria in our body

If you're a regular reader of the health sections in newspapers and magazines, the chances are you'll have come across the terms ‘probiotics' and ‘prebiotics'. Or maybe you've noticed these words on yogurts and other dairy products with messages claiming that they benefit your health. 

You might be wondering what they actually are, what they do and what the difference is between them.  Research into probiotics and prebiotics is growing at a rate of knots, with some interesting results - some positive and some inconclusive.  So, how do you know whether they can help you?

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Depression (Part 2) - The common cold of mental disorders

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It may require long-term treatment, though most people with depression feel better with medication, psychological counseling or both. The following are few symptoms which people with depression may experience –

• Persistent sad, anxious, or empty mood
• Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
• Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
• Decreased energy, fatigue
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering
• Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
• Appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain
• Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts
• Restlessness, irritability

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Depression (Part 1) - The common cold of mental disorders

Depression is the common cold of mental disorders — most people will be affected by depression in their lives either directly or indirectly, through a friend or family member. Depression is characterized by a number of common symptoms. These include a persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood, and feelings of hopelessness or pessimism. A person who is depressed also often has feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and helplessness.

Depression affects each person in different ways, so symptoms caused by depression vary from person to person. Inherited traits, age, gender and cultural background all play a role in how depression may affect you.

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Mind and body - The Expressions Of Life

Mind and body are parts of the whole of life. And we begin to understand their reciprocal relations in that whole. The life of man is the life of a moving being, and it would not be sufficient for him to develop body alone. All moving beings, however, can foresee and reckon up the direction in which to move; and this fact makes it necessary to postulate that they have mind. This foreseeing the direction of movement is the central principle of the mind. 

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Herbal Cure for Diabetes Mellitus

Tinospora Cordifolia ( Chittamruthu)

We are introducing a wonderful herb for people suffering from Diabetes Mellitus (Elevated blood sugar levels). Medicinal value of this herb is clearly explained in ancient Ayurvedic Texts. If we use this herb properly, it will cure Type 2 Diabetes permanently.

 

Botanical Name: Tinospora Cordifolia
Family: Menispermaceae

How to use

We use the stem of this plant to cure the disease. Cut the stem in 2 inches length and simply crush, put the crushed stem in 200ml glass of drinking water. Keep the water with the crushed content for 12 hours, to allow the starch of the plant stem to get fully dissolved in water.

Diabetic patients should drink this water after 12 hours on a daily basis for a period of 60 days.  Periodical blood sugar levels should be checked during this treatment so that we can avoid blood sugar levels going below normal.

This is herbal treatment has no side effects reported. Effectiveness of this medicine is proven with thousands of diabetes patients recovered completely and leading a normal life.

This plant should be grown and cultivated using organic systems of agriculture and should be processed under hygienic standards to get the maximum benefits.

Shipping

We source this herbal medicine in its purest form and dispatch to the needy people worldwide.

Price - $412 for 60 days use.
(If anybody interested to use this herbal medicine, please drop in a mail at dhnair@gmail.com, with complete address.) 

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Its Colors That Empower and Inspire You

                                

Colors affect our emotions, our moods, our health, our well being, our energy, our mind and our spiritual awareness at both a conscious and subconscious level. It is this instinctual choice of a color that tells you a lot about yourself, how you function and how others see you. It is the means to understanding your behavior and your character traits as well as your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual states. It reflects the way you operate in the world, your strengths and weaknesses, your vulnerabilities, your deepest needs and your challenges at that time in your life.

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