INDIA IS LOADED WITH MAGICAL MEDICINAL HERBS.

COLDS :-

 
                                                                            
                                                                            
Mix a gram of dalchini/cinnamon powder with a teaspoon of honey to  cure cold. Prepare a cup of tea to which you should add ginger, clove, bay leaf and black pepper.. This should be consumed twice a day. Reduce the intake as the cold disappears.                       

GINGER FOR COLDS.
  

Ginger tea is very good to cure cold. Preparation of tea: cut ginger into small pieces and boil it with water, boil it a few times and then add sugar to sweeten and milk to taste, and drink it hot.

                                                                            
 DRY COUGHS.

            
Add a gram of turmeric (haldi) powder to a teaspoon of honey for curing dry cough. Also chew a cardamom for a long time.

BLOCKED NOSE. 

                          
                                                                            
      For blocked nose or to relieve congestion, take a table spoon of  crushed carom seeds (ajwain) and tie it in a cloth and inhale it.

                                                                            
SORE THROAT.
  
        

     
Add a tea spoon of cumin seeds (jeera) and a few small pieces of dry ginger to a glass of boiling water. Simmer it for a few minutes, and  then let it cool. Drink it twice daily. This will cure cold as well as sore throat. 

                  
  
              
AJWAIN/AJMO FOR ASTHMA.

                      
Boil ajwain in water and inhale the steam.

CURE FOR BACKACHE..

                          
                                                                            
Rub ginger paste on the backache to get relief. 

                                                                            
GARLIC FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.

            
                                                                            
Have 1-2 pod garlic (lasan) first thing in the morning with water 

HONEY AND GINGER FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. 

                  

Mix 1 table spoon and 1 table spoon ginger (adrak) juice, 1 table spoon of crushed cumin seeds (jeera), and have it twice daily.
                                      

                                      

MIGRAINE.  . 

 
                                                                            
For the cure of migraine or acute cold in the head; boil a tablespoon of pepper powder, and a pinch of turmeric in a cup of milk, and have it daily for a few couple of days. 

                                                                            
BITTER GOURD/KARELA IS GOOD..  

  

A tablespoon of amla juice mixed with a cup of fresh bitter gourd (karela) juice and taken daily for 2 months reduces blood sugar. 

 
TURMERIC/ ARAD CURE FOR INJURIES 

   For any cut or wound, apply turmeric powder to the injured portion to stop the bleeding. It also works as an antiseptic. You can tie a bandage after applying haldi/turmeric.

    
                                                                            
CRAMPS

                

   You must do a self-massage using mustard oil every morning. Just take a little oil between your palms and rub it all over your body. Then take  a shower. This is especially beneficial during winter. You could also mix a little mustard powder with water to make a paste and apply this on your palms and soles of your feet.

HEADACHES.   

           

                                                                            
If you have a regular migraine problem, include five almonds along with hot milk in your daily diet. You could also have a gram of black pepper along with honey or milk, twice or thrice a day. Make an almond paste by rubbing wet almonds against a stone.This can be applied to forehead.   
                                                                            
    Eat an apple with a little salt on an empty stomach everyday and see its wonderful effects. OR When headache is caused by cold winds, cinnamon works best in curing headache. Make a paste of cinnamon by mixing in water and apply it all over your forehead.

TURMERIC

FOR ARTHRITIS.

Turmeric can be used in treating arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory property. Turmeric can be taken as a drink other than  adding to dishes to help prevent all problems. Use one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk every day. It is also used as a paste for local action. 

HICCUPS
                                                                            

  
Take a warm slice of lemon and sprinkle salt, sugar and black pepper on it.. The lemon should be eaten until the hiccups stop.

WITH LOTS OF LOVE & REGARDS,

sensei.Subash.

10 Health Benefits of Spicy Food

They may give you heartburn, but they also have great health benefits when consumed in moderation -- here are a few positives associated with spicy foods.

Spicy food is enjoyed all over the world because spices add an incredible amount of flavour to what you eat. Cultures all over the world have dishes that excite and stimulate your palate with spices and add heat and taste to everyday ingredients. But if you like spicy food like chillies, curries and hot sauces, there is so much more to look forward to.

Recent research shows that adding some spice to your meal can provide more health benefits than previously thought. Yes, you heard it right -- in addition to making your taste buds sizzle, spicy foods comes with some perks. These include:

Weight-loss: Hot peppers contain capsaicin, which can speed up metabolism and help the body burn calories faster. This is because capsaicin increases your body temperature and contributes to an increase in your heart rate. Furthermore, studies have shown that people who eat spicy foods eat smaller portions, which can reduce their calorie intake.

Heart health: Pungent food is good for heart: Hot peppers help to improve heart health by improving the body's ability to dissolve blood clots. Research has shown that low-density cholesterol (LDL or bad cholestrol, which can clog your arteries) resisted oxidation for a longer period of time when chillies were added to the diet, thus reducing the heart stroke risk. The capsaicin in peppers also fights inflammation, which has been identified as a risk factor for heart disease. Additionally, statistics show that cultures that eat spicy foods frequently have a much lower rate of heart attacks and stroke.

Improved circulation: Spicy foods also promote good circulation, and they appear to lower blood pressure. When you eat spicy food, your body's temperature is raised; therefore, it increases your blood flow and gets your heart pumping. Peppers help strengthen the blood vessel walls as they are high in vitamins A and C.

Anti-cancerous properties: Many studies have shown that regular consumption of chillies and curry decrease the risk of cancer. Capsaicin slows the growth of cancer cells and in some cases, even causes the cancer cells to die off without harming the surrounding cells. In countries where diets are traditionally high in capsaicin like India and Mexico, people tend to have lower rates of some cancers.

Improved digestion: Spices also improve your digestion because they increase the hydrochloric secretion of your stomach. This in turn will increase blood flow to the stomach and even increase the mucous lining. Capsaicin also helps to kill bacteria like H. pylori and helps to prevent or cure stomach ulcers. However, if you get heartburn from spicy foods, try taking an antacid relief tablet which will neutralise acids in the stomach.

Arthritis: Turmeric (haldi) reduces joint inflammation and bone destruction. Circumin present in turmeric helps to alleviate the pain associated with arthritis.

Cold and flu: Capasicin promotes sweating and eases the discomfort of cold and flu symptoms. It also helps to open up the nasal passages. It may also reduce sinusitis, and other flu symptoms.

Improved sleep patterns: Australian researchers have found that people who regularly consumed spicy meals fell asleep more easily. They also woke up easier and had more energy throughout the day.

Mood lifters: Chillie peppers boost the level of endorphins and serotonin, both of which dull pain and give us a feeling of wellbeing. They can act as depression fighters and powerful stress relievers.

Improved breathing: Hot peppers act as an expectorant, and can help people with asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, sinusitis and other respiratory conditions breathe easier. Hot peppers can help you to breathe better by opening up clogged nasal passages.

It is important to take spicy foods moderately, especially if you have a sensitive stomach or simply a low tolerance for them. Learn to have your food medium-spicy and hot to enjoy the amazing heath benefits that go along with it.

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Beetroot helps to Beats Hypertension in a Natural Way..

The ailments related to blood pressure are felt in every house hold throughout the world. In disease prone unhealthy environment, living life has become so risky that even thinking of breathing fresh air seems quite rare. Hypertension, diabetes, heart problems etc are some of the common health hazards that we all are suffering from in one way or the other.

Irregular diets, unhealthy life style, lethargic attitude and many other activities are responsible for these diseases.

There are numbers of preventive and curative measures available to control these fatal diseases. Time and again it is made aware of to the society on how to remain healthy.

One of such awareness is recently found with Beetroot juice which not just heals Blood Pressure to a great deal but also minimizes the other BP related problems.

Beetroot juice contains nitrate which increases the nitric oxide level in our blood through regular intake of it and reduce Blood pressure along with other health related risks. It is strongly advised by the experts to drink Beetroot juice daily to avoid Hypertension and to remain healthy.

Research findings have been successful in establishing the health benefits of ‘beetroot juice’. It is one of the most inexpensive and easy way to combat hypertension. So, an intake of a glass of the ‘ beetroot juice’ every day will always keep you away from hypertension and all other related health problems and will help you lead a good quality and healthy life.

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HEALING BENEFITS OF SPICES

Chances are you sprinkle cinnamon into your morning oatmeal or add a dash of oregano to pizza without giving the spices much thought. But did you know your favorite flavors can actually do your body good? According to Christina Suarez, master herbalist and owner of TheGoodHerbCo. com, while spices are only effective when eaten at least daily, each has its own specific health benefits. Read on to find out which additives can burn fat, ease a sore throat or help you get to sleep, and how you can incorporate them into your daily diet.

Cardamom

Fruit of the Elettaria cardamomum plant in the ginger family.

Health Powers: Eases belching, flatulence and indigestion; treats respiratory conditions like coughing, asthma and loss of voice; aids in the elimination of toxins through your skin.

Daily Dose: Stir a few freshly ground pinches of cardamom pods into a shot of OJ or your morning fruit salad, or mix it with white or brown rice before you boil it.

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Cayenne

Fruit of the Capsicum annuum plant in the Solanaceae family, along with chile pepper.

Health Powers: Eliminates gas from the stomach and intestines; soothes sore throat, cold and flu symptoms; increases metabolism for weight control.

Daily Dose: Stir into a cup of hot chocolate or any sweet juice drink for a contrasting flavor kick.

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Cinnamon

Bark of a small evergreen tree.

Health Powers: Tames nausea and stomach ulcers; functions as a mild anti-inflammatory; increases insulin sensitivity to help focus fat burn.

Daily Dose: Stir into coffee/tea, yogurt, oatmeal or any boxed cereal.

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Cloves

Flower bud found at the base of an evergreen tree.

Health Powers: Soothes digestive tract muscles and is a potent antihistamine.

Daily Dose: Mix into your nightly ice cream treat or sneak into mustard spread.

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Nutmeg

Fruit of Myristica fragrans,an evergreen tree.

Health Powers: Improves digestion; eases the symptoms of menstruation; induces calm and sleep.

Daily Dose: Grate a small amount into applesauce or plain yogurt. (Note: It’s safe to grate the entire nut, which you can usually buy whole at the supermarket, but you never want to consume more than one nutmeg per day because too much of this potent spice can cause stomach pain, double vision and other uncomfortable reactions.)

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Celery Seed

Seed of the Apium graveolens plant in the parsley family.

Health Powers: Flushes the liver of toxins; lowers blood pressure; combats water retention.

Daily Dose: Think salads—tuna, potato and egg all work—which can be tossed onto a bed of lettuce, eaten alone or spread onto bread.

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Coriander

Also known as cilantro; the leaves and seeds of the Coriandrum plant in the aromatic Apiaceae family.

Health Powers: Acts as a diuretic; eases seasonal allergies.

Daily Dose: Cook into couscous and quinoa, which you can store and eat with leftovers.

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Fennel

Seed of the Foeniculum plant in the aromatic Apiaceae family.

Health Powers: Calms bowel distress; supports milk production in nursing mothers; combats water retention.

Daily Dose: Add to canned minestrones and vegetable soups.

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Oregano

Leaf of the Origanum plant in the mint family.

Health Powers: Loosens mucus; helps treat respiratory illnesses; and calms indigestion.

Daily Dose: Use in any tomato-based foods, like marinara sauces, pizza and soups.

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Thyme

Leaf of the Thymus plant in the mint family.

Health Powers: Relaxes the muscle tissue of the gastrointestinal tract; stimulates immune system.

Daily Dose: Toss into any meat-based dishes.

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Turmeric

Root of the Circuma plant in the ginger family.

Health Powers: Reduces inflammation (joints, airways); detoxifies the liver.

Daily Dose: Mix in with oil-and-vinegar- based salad dressings.

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Green Tea and Its 25 Health Benefits

25 Reasons Why u should Drink Green Tea.

Green tea has increasingly become a very popular drink worldwide
because of its immensely powerful health benefits. 

It is extraordinarily amazing what green tea can do for your health.

And if you're not drinking 3 to 4 cups of green tea today,

you're definitely NOT doing your health a big favor. 

Here Are The 25 Reasons Why You Should Start Drinking Green Tea

Right Now:

1. Green Tea and Cancer

Green tea helps reduce the risk of cancer. The antioxidant in green tea is 100 times
more effective than vitamin C and 25 times better than vitamin E.
This helps your body at protecting cells from damage believed 
to be linked to cancer. 

2. Green Tea and Heart Disease 

Green tea helps prevent heart disease and stroke by lowering 
the level of cholesterol. Even after the heart attack,
it prevents cell deaths and speeds up the recovery of heart cells.

3. Green Tea and Anti-Aging 

Green tea contains antioxidant known as polyphenols which fight
against free radicals. 
What this means it helps you fight against aging and promotes longevity. 

4. Green Tea and Weight Loss 

Green tea helps with your body weight loss. Green tea burns fat
and boosts your metabolism rate naturally. 
It can help you burn up to 70 calories in just one day. That 
translates to 7 pounds in one year. 

5. Green Tea and Skin:

Antioxidant in green tea protects the skin from the harmful effects
of free radicals, which cause wrinkling and skin aging. 
Green tea also helps fight against skin cancer. 

6. Green Tea and Arthritis 

Green tea can help prevent and reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. 
Green tea has benefit for your health as it protects the cartilage 
by blocking the enzyme that destroys cartilage. 

7. Green Tea and Bones 

The very key to this is high fluoride content found in green tea. 
It helps keep your bones strong. If you drink green tea every day,
this will help you preserve your bone density. 

8. Green Tea and Cholesterol 

Green tea can help lower cholesterol level.
It also improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol,
by reducing bad cholesterol level. 

9. Green Tea and Obesity 

Green tea prevents obesity by stopping the movement of glucose
in fat cells. If you are on a healthy diet, exercise regularly
and drink green tea, it is unlikely you'll be obese. 

10. Green Tea and Diabetes 

Green tea improves lipid and glucose metabolisms, prevents sharp
increases in blood sugar level, and balances your metabolism rate. 

11. Green Tea and Alzheimer's 

Green tea helps boost your memory. And although there's no cure for Alzheimer's,
it helps slow the process of reduced acetylcholine in the brain,
which leads to Alzheimer's. 

12. Green Tea and Parkinson's 

Antioxidants in green tea helps prevent against cell damage 
in the brain, which could cause Parkinson's. People drinking green tea
also are less likely to progress with Parkinson's. 

13. Green Tea and Liver Disease 

Green tea helps prevent transplant failure in people with liver failure.
Researches showed that green tea destroys harmful free radicals 
in fatty livers. 

14. Green Tea and High Blood Pressure 

Green tea helps prevent high blood pressure. 
Drinking green tea helps keep your blood pressure down by 
repressing angiotensin, which leads to high blood pressure. 



15. Green Tea and Food Poisoning 

Catechin found in green tea can kill bacteria which causes food poisoning
and kills the toxins produced by those bacteria. 

16. Green Tea and Blood Sugar Blood sugar tends to increase with age, but polyphenols and 
polysaccharides in green tea help lower your blood sugar level. 

17. Green Tea and Immunity 

Polyphenols and flavenoids found in green tea help boost your
immune system, making your health stronger in fighting against infections. 

18. Green Tea and Cold and Flu 

Green tea prevents you from getting a cold or flu. 
Vitamin C in green tea helps you treat the flu and the common cold. 

19. Green Tea and Asthma 

Theophylline in green tea relaxes the muscles which support the
bronchial tubes, reducing the severity of asthma. 

20. Green Tea and Ear Infection 

Green tea helps with ear infection problem. 
For natural ear cleaning, soak a cotton ball in green tea
and clean the infected ear. 

21. Green Tea and Herpes 

Green tea increases the effectiveness of topical interferon treatment
of herpes. First green tea compress is applied,
and then let the skin dry before the interferon treatment.

22. Green Tea and Tooth Decay 

Green tea destroys bacteria and viruses that cause many dental diseases. 
It also slows the growth of bacteria which leads to bad breath. 

23. Green Tea and Stress 

L-theanine, which is a kind of amino acids in green tea, 
can help relieve stress and anxiety. 

24. Green Tea and Allergies 

EGCG found in green tea relieves allergies. So,
if you have allergies, you should really consider drinking green tea.

25. Green Tea and HIV 

Scientists in Japan have found that EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate) 
in green tea can stop HIV from binding to healthy immune cells.
What this means is that green tea can help stop the HIV virus
from spreading.