Research suggests that this Ayurvedic herb, also called holy basil, may
help manage levels of the stress hormone cortisol, helping to boost your
mood. Look for teas and supplements in health-food stores and follow
package directions...
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Eat Bananas
People whose diets are rich in potassium may be less prone to high blood
pressure. Besides reducing sodium and taking other heart-healthy steps,
eat potassium-packed picks such as bananas, cantaloupe, and oranges...
Rub Your Temples
Tame tension headaches by rubbing peppermint oil, Tiger Balm, or white
flower oil into your temples. All three remedies contain menthol, which
has analgesic properties...
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
How To Whiten Your Teeth With Banana Peel
Teeth Whitening Toothpaste
Brush your teeth as usual with a natural toothpaste or you can use the banana peel first and then brush. Use a ripe banana as it has the most potassium content in it. Peel from the bottom end as this is how monkeys peel their bananas and it will keep you from having all those loose threads.
Take a piece of the inside of the banana peel and gently rub around on your teeth for about 2 minutes. The amazing minerals in the peel like potassium, magnesium and manganese absorb into your teeth and whiten them.
Repeat the same procedure at night or before bedtime, to whiten teeth. Leaving the banana peel on longer is optional if you have stains that need to come off.
Do the banana peel routine twice daily to see...
What To Eat In India ?
What is the best food to have in India? Here is the complete information on what should you try in each of the places.
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Health Benefits of Beans
The old children's rhyme was right: beans ARE good for your heart. So are lentils and other nutritious legumes, which are great sources of vegetarian protein and high-quality carbohydrates. (The other part of that rhyme was right, too!...
Health Benefits of Tea and Coffee
Tea and coffee may wake you up and keep you focused, but don't overdo it on the caffeine — it may trigger migraines or IBS in people who are sensitive...
Monday, January 28, 2013
7 DANGEROUS ACTS AFTER A MEAL
1. Don’t smoke ---- Experiments from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of cancer is higher)
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2. Don’t eat fruits immediately --- Immediately eating fruits after meals will cause stomach to be bloated with air. Thre fore take fruits 1 -2 hours after meal or 1 hour before meal.
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3. Don’t drink tea------ Because tea leaves contain a high content of acid. This substance will cause the protein content in the food we consume to be hundred thus difficult to digest.
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4. Don’t loosen your...
Food Combination Of Fruits For Better Digestion
The greatest benefits from foods and the most efficient digestion come from simple meals with minimal food combinations. Thus, the first principle of Food Combining is simplicity and compatibility in meal planning.
Fruits digest best when eaten by themselves as an entire meal. In general, fruits should not be eaten with other foods. If they are, they will be detained in the stomach causing them to begin formation.
Alcohol, coffee, tea, vinegar, condiments retard digestion considerably.
Acid Fruits & nuts - Cheeses are ok because the high fat content of nuts & cheeses acts like a separate meal from the Acid frutis by digesting more slowly.
Acid fruits delay the digestion of sweet fruits.
Tomatoes - May...
Benefits Of Musk Melon
Musk melon being an annual plant is cultivated from the seeds. The plants have to be watered lightly. It is a monoecious plant where the male and the female flowers are distinct. The melons are easily grown in sandy soil. Manure is essential for a healthy growth. Dry river beds are the most suitable for melon cultivation. Unripe melons should be stored at room temperature until they ripen. The two principal varieties of muskmelon are those with netted skins and those with smooth skins.
The creamy flesh can be consumed chilled or as fruit juice. With scientific advancements the melon growers have introduced many hybrids which are much tastier. Melons make a good combination for custards and fruit salads.
Musk Melon juice is beneficial...
Thursday, January 24, 2013
10 Foods That Fight Pain
While many foods taste great, they are also powerful healers in a vibrant multicolor disguise. The best healing remedies also taste fabulous (I can’t say that about any prescription medications). Plus, foods won’t cause the nasty common side effects that most drugs cause.
1. Cherries
Muraleedharan Nair, PhD, professor of natural products and chemistry at Michigan State University, found that tart cherry extract is ten times more effective than aspirin at relieving inflammation. Only two tablespoons of the concentrated juice need to be taken daily for effective results. Sweet cherries have also been found to be effective.
2. Blackberries 3. Raspberries 4. Blueberries and 5. Strawberries
Dr. Nair later found the same anti-pain...
Nutrition Tips: No Need to Say "No"
Coconut
Coconut is wholesome. Every part of it can be used. Coconut has anti-fungal and anti-viral properties that can be useful to the body.
Groundnuts
Groundnuts has antioxidants which very few plants have and it is called reservetol. It has properties that can burn the stubborn fat in your bodies. Eating some peanuts will keep the heart healthy. It helps you mobilise the fat deposited areas that needs to be worked on.
Rice
Rice is a must-have. Grown regionally, eat rice as it has methionine needed for lustrous hair. If you are dieting and cutting out rice, you will notice how the diet leads to hairfall. Always check for rice with red lines on them. That is the rice you should be eating.
Ghee
Always add ghee in your food. Ghee or clarified butter increases the immunity...
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