Gotu kola

Gotu Kola is native to boggy and tropical areas of Madagascar, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Pakistan, India, and Eastern Europe.
Compounds with medicinal value are found in the leaves and roots of the plant.
Gotu kola has been used historically in Indonesia, China, and India to treat problems such as stomach ulcers, epilepsy, asthma, diarrhea, hepatitis, syphilis, fever, and mental fatigue.
Recently, gotu kola has been used to treat problems involving tissue swelling including rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, anklylosing spondylitis (arthritis of the spine), and psoriatic arthritis (arthritis occurring in conjunction with psoriasis).
 New uses for gotu kola may include treating venous insufficiency, easing anxiety, lowering blood pressure, speeding injury healing, and increasing intelligence and memory. 

Pomelo/grapefruit/chakotra

Health Benefits

Rich in the Nutritional Powerhouse Vitamin C

Grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, a vitamin that helps to support the immune system. Vitamin C-rich foods like grapefruit may help reduce cold symptoms or severity of cold symptoms; over 20 scientific studies have suggested that vitamin C is a cold-fighter. Vitamin C also prevents the free radical damage that triggers the inflammatory cascade, and is therefore also associated with reduced severity of inflammatory conditions, such as asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. As free radicals can oxidize cholesterol and lead to plaques that may rupture causing heart attacks or stroke, vitamin C is beneficial to promoting cardiovascular health. Owing to the multitude of vitamin C's health benefits, it is not surprising that research has shown that consumption of vegetables and fruits high in this nutrient is associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes including heart disease, stroke and cancer.

Enjoy Benefits from the Antioxidant Lycopene

The rich pink and red colors of grapefruit are due to lycopene, a carotenoid phytonutrient. (PLEASE NOTE: Lycopene is only found in pink and red grapefruit. White grapefruit does not provide this carotenoid.) Lycopene appears to have anti-tumor activity.
Among the common dietary carotenoids, lycopene has the highest capacity to help fight oxygen free radicals, which are compounds that can damage cells.Choosing to regularly eat lycopene-rich foods, such as pink grapefruit, and drink green tea may greatly reduce a man's risk of developing prostate cancer, suggests research published the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Jian L, Lee AH, et al.)In this case-control study involving 130 prostate cancer patients and 274 hospital controls, men drinking the most green tea were found to have an 86% reduced risk of prostate cancer compared, to those drinking the least.A similar inverse association was found between the men's consumption of lycopene-rich fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, apricots, pink grapefruit, watermelon, papaya, and guava.
Men who most frequently enjoyed these foods were 82% less likely to have prostate cancer compared to those consuming the least lycopene-rich foods.Regular consumption of both green tea and foods rich in lycopene resulted in a synergistic protective effect, stronger than the protection afforded by either, the researchers also noted.Practical Tips: Get in the habit of drinking green tea and eating lycopene-rich foods.Take a quart of iced green tea to work and sip throughout the day or take it to the gym to provide prostate protection while replenishing fluids after your workout.Pack a ziploc bag of apricots and almonds in your briefcase or gym bag for a handy snack.
Start your breakfast with a half grapefruit or a glass of grapefruit, apricot, papaya or guava juice.Begin lunch or dinner with some spicy tomato juice on the rocks with a twist of lime. Snack on tomato crostini: in the oven, toast whole wheat bread till crusty, then top with tomato sauce, herbs, a little grated cheese, and reheat until the cheese melts.Top whole wheat pasta with olive oil, pine nuts, feta cheese and a rich tomato sauce for lunch or dinner.For a delicious dessert, drizzle a little honey over a half grapefruit and broil for 2 minutes. Serve topped with a fresh mint leaf.

Grapefruit Juice Ranked among Those Highest in Antioxidant Activity

Not all fruit juices are the same.
They differ markedly in the variety of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity, according to Alan Crozier, Professor of Plant Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, who, with colleagues at the University of Glasgow, evaluated 13 commercially available popular juices.Concord grapes came out on top with the highest and broadest range of polyphenols and the highest overall antioxidant capacity.
(The main components in purple grape juice were flavan-3-ols, anthocyanins, and hydroxycinnamates, together accounting for 93% of the total phenolic content.)Other top scorers were cloudy apple juice, cranberry juice and grapefruit juice.Results for the red grape juice were said to be equal to those for a Beaujolais red wine. Interestingly, however, white grape juice, mainly containing hydroxycinnamates, had the lowest total phenolic content.The products analyzed were: Spray Classic Cranberry; Welch's Purple Grape; Tesco Pure Pressed Red Grape; Pomegreat Pomegranate; Tesco Pure Apple (clear); Copella Apple (cloudy)
Tesco Pure Grapefruit; Tesco Value Pure Orange (concentrate); Tropicana Pure Premium Smooth Orange (squeezed); Tropicana Pure Premium Tropical Fruit; Tesco Pure Pressed White Grape; Tesco Pure Pineapple; Del Monte Premium Tomato.Dr. Crozier's findings come shortly after those of the Kame project, which indicated that long-term fruit juice consumption can provide protection against Alzheimer's disease (Dai et al., Am J Med), and suggest that, since each fruit juice contains its own array of protective phenols, drinking a variety may offer the best protection.
Practical Tip: "The message is to mix these juices during the week. That way you will get all the compounds with anti-oxidant activity. If you drink only one juice you risk missing out on the compounds in the others," explained Crozier.

Limonoids Promote Optimal Health

Phytonutrients in grapefruit called limonoids inhibit tumor formation by promoting the formation of glutathione-S-transferase, a detoxifying enzyme. This enzyme sparks a reaction in the liver that helps to make toxic compounds more water soluble for excretion from the body.
Pulp of citrus fruits like grapefruit contain glucarates, compounds that may help prevent breast cancer.In animal studies and laboratory tests with human cells, limonoids have been shown to help fight cancers of the mouth, skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon.
Now, scientists from the US Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have shown that our bodies can readily absorb and utilize a very long-acting limonoid called limonin that is present is citrus fruits in about the same amount as vitamin C.In citrus fruits, limonin is present in the form of limonin glucoside, in which limonin is attached to a sugar (glucose) molecule. Our bodies easily digest this compound, cleaving off the sugar and releasing limonin.In the ARS study, 16 volunteers were given a dose of limonin glucoside in amounts ranging from those that would be found in from 1 to 7 glasses of orange juice. Blood tests showed that limonin was present in the plasma of all except one of the subjects, with concentrations highest within 6 hours after consumption. T
races of limonin were still present in 5 of the volunteers 24 hours after consumption!Limonin's bioavailability and persistence may help explain why citrus limonoids are potent anti-carcinogens that may prevent cancerous cells from proliferating. Other natural anti-carcinogens are available for much less time; for example, the phenols in green tea and chocolate remain active in the body for just 4 to 6 hours.The ARS team is now investigating the potential cholesterol-lowering effects of limonin.
Lab tests indicate that human liver cells produce less apo B when exposed to limonin. Apo B is a structural protein that is part of the LDL cholesterol molecule and is needed for LDL production, transport and binding, so higher levels of apo B translate to higher levels of LDL cholesterol.

Grapefruit Lowers Cholesterol

Grapefruit contains pectin, a form of soluble fiber that has been shown in animal studies to slow down the progression of atherosclerosis. In one study, animals fed a high-cholesterol diet plus grapefruit pectin had 24% narrowing of their arteries, while animals fed the high-cholesterol diet without grapefruit pectin had 45% narrowing.Both blond and red grapefruit can reduce blood levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol, and red grapefruit lowers triglycerides as well, shows a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.Israeli researchers from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem first tested the antioxidant potential of blond and red grapefruits and then their cholesterol-lowering potential in humans. The test tube research showed that red grapefruit contains more bioactive compounds and total polyphenols than blond, but both grapefruits are comparable in their content of fiber, phenolic and ascorbic acids, and the flavonoid, naringinen, although red grapefruit contains slightly more flavonoids and anthocyanins.In this recent study, participants added either red grapefruit, blond grapefruit or no grapefruit to their daily diet. The results indicated that both types of grapefruit appeared to lower LDL cholesterol in just 30 days: total cholesterol by 15.5% in those eating red grapefruit and 7.6% in those eating blond grapefruit; LDL cholesterol by 20.3% and 10.7% respectively; and triglycerides by 17.2% and 5.6% respectively.
No changes were seen in the control group (those that didn't eat any grapefruit).
Both red and blond grapefruits both positively influenced cholesterol levels, but red grapefruit was more than twice as effective, especially in lowering triglycerides. In addition, both grapefruits significantly improved blood levels of protective antioxidants. Red grapefruit's better performance may be due to an as yet unknown antioxidant compound or the synergistic effects of its phytonutrients, including lycopene.
In response to this rapid and very positive outcome, the researchers concluded that adding fresh red grapefruit to the diet could be beneficial for persons with high cholesterol, especially those who also have high triglycerides.One caveat, however: Compounds in grapefruit are known to increase circulating levels of several prescription drugs including statins.
For this reason, the risk of muscle toxicity associated with statins may increase when grapefruit is consumed.
(See our Individual Concerns section for more information.)

Prevent Kidney Stones

Want to reduce your risk of calcium oxalate kidney stones? Drink grapefruit juice. A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that when women drank 1/2 to 1 liter of grapefruit, apple or orange juice daily, their urinary pH value and citric acid excretion increased, significantly dropping their risk of forming calcium oxalate stones.

Protection against Colon Cancer

Not only are grapefruit rich in vitamin C, but new research presented at the 228th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society provides two more reasons to drink grapefruit juice: protection against lung and colon cancer.In humans, drinking three 6-ounce glasses of grapefruit juice a day was shown to reduce the activity of an enzyme that activates cancer-causing chemicals found in tobacco smoke. In rats whose colons were injected with carcinogens, grapefruit and its isolated active compounds (apigenin, hesperidin, limonin, naringin, naringenin, nobiletin) not only increased the suicide (apoptosis) of cancer cells, but also the production of normal colon cells.Researchers also confirmed that grapefruit may help prevent weight gain by lowering insulin levels.

Grapefruit's Naringenin Repairs DNA

Naringenin, a flavonoid concentrated in grapefruit, helps repair damaged DNA in human prostate cancer cells (cell line LNCaP), reports a lab study published in theJournal of Nutritional Biochemistry.The risk of prostate cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the U.S, increases with age since the older we become, the more times our cells have divided and the greater the chance for DNA mutations to occur. DNA repair is one of the body's primary defense mechanisms against the development of cancer since it removes potentially cancer-causing mutations in cells.
Naringenin helps restore health to damaged DNA by inducing two enzymes that repair DNA during the replication stage. These enzymes, 8-oxoguanine-DNA glycosylase 1 (hOGG1), and DNA polymerase beta (DNA poly beta), are both involved in the DNA base excision repair (BER) pathway.
The scientists in this study exposed cell cultures to 80 micromoles per liter, an amount we cannot achieve by consuming grapefruit since research indicates that only between 2 and 15% flavonoids in the food we consume are absorbed in the GI tract, and plasma concentrations after eating flavonoid-rich foods range from 0.5 to 1 micromole per liter.
Fortunately, however, the researchers also demonstrated that the concentration of naringenin inside the cells that was needed for its beneficial effects was only 5% of the amount in the medium, and this amount is physiologically achievable in our tissues.Unlike many other cancers, prostate cancer is slow growing initially and often remains undetectable for a long time. Enjoying grapefruit regularly may be one way to prevent its progression by promoting the repair of damaged DNA in prostate cells, thus preventing them from becoming cancerous.

Acai berry heath benifits

Antioxidants of the Acai Berry

Of all the benefits of the Acai berry, the antioxidant properties are given the most attention. Perhaps that's because most of the health benefits offered by the Acai berry are related to its antioxidant properties. Being antioxidant means that the berry is capable of getting rid of harmful toxins in the body.

Toxins may cause injuries or diseases in the human body.
They may come from our daily diet, or from the environment.
Everyday, we are exposed to harmful toxins in the environment.
Such toxins come from pesticides, mold, heavy metals, chloroform (found in washing agents) and other substances.In addition, some of the food that we consume may contain their own toxins. For instance, we may be unaware of pesticide on vegetables, or harmful toxins from certain type of fish. Sometimes, symptoms such as dizziness and headaches result from consuming such harmful toxins.
Of course, if the condition is severe, always seek professional medical help immediately. However, sometimes toxins may just be building up in the body, with no visible symptoms showing. This may lead to lethargy and listlessness.

The affected individual may also feel sleepy.
This is because blood circulation is impeded by the harmful toxins.
And when blood circulation slows down, the brain receives less oxygen.
Hence, this leads to drowsiness and a persistent lack of energy.
For sure, this is harmful to the individual because without energy, all aspects of the individual's life is affected.
For example, the individual may find it hard to complete his work, which in turn affects his professional life.
Or he may find himself unwilling to go out to socialize, which in turn affects his social life.Fortunately, by eating the right food, such problems can be totally avoided.
Acai berries antioxidant capabilities have been widely promoted by the media. Many health experts have used the fruit to help improve the general health of those they are trying to help.
Some even consumer Acai berries on a regular basis to help them lose weight.
Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight know that they must exercise regularly to improve their metabolism rate.
A higher metabolism ratemeans that the body is able to burn off excess fats automatically, which leads to loss of weight. Therefore, exercise is a must for any sustainable weight loss program.
However, if an individual has a lot of harmful toxins in the body, which leads to energy loss, he may find himself unwilling to stick to a strict exercise program.Even when taken without exercise, the Acai berry has the natural ability to help regulate cholesterol levels in the body.

This helps with weight control.When consumed regularly, the Acai berry helps to slow down the aging process, and may even help prevent cancer. No wonder thousands of health experts are heavily endorsing the Acai berry!Healthy Benefits of AcaiThe multitude of healthy benefits of Acai should not be underestimated.
The Acai berry has a load of healthy benefits affecting the whole body. They have the highest nutritional composition of anything you can eat in the world and as a result it can give the body a large number of nutritional requirements that it is typically short on. Many people just don't learn that their body is able to perform under adverse conditions without the nutrition they require, only not in the way it really wants to.The most significant health benefit of Acai berry is that it reintroduces
nutritional elements that the bodies ought to have, but are typically just not present in our diet. Eating more of these nutrients aids the body in functioning the manner it's supposed to.

This helps the body to reach a healthy equalibrium.Acai Berry and Acai Berry Juice can be put into everything from salad dressings, smoothies, even cocktails. It takes some getting acustomed to. It tastes kind of like a combination of chocolate and berry. There are a multitude of ways to incorporate the health advantages of Acai as part of your nutrition plan and the advantages justify the effort. Acai organicly aids in increasing your energy level and your metabolism so your body will use more calories naturally that you will discover helps you to lose weight and helps you to feel a lift in energy.

Imagine what you could do if you had a boost in your energy level and a body that not only feels more youthful but appears younger too?Because of new harvest and import methods it is even easier to get these berry products. Since they are very perishable when they are fresh for much more than about a day the dehydrated form and the juice have become more commonly found as products at health food markets. you will also find some major grocery chains who have started to carry Acai due to its increaed popularity however mostly it is only found in health grocers and web based stores.

Blueberries heath benifits

Blueberries are often known as the antioxidant super fruit due to its high concentration of antioxidants. They are a rich source of phytonutrients, and they contain a significant amount of the antioxidant anthocyanadins that possess great nutritional value. < The benefit of eating 2 cups of blueberries every day exceeds the benefits of all other types of berries combined.How to Eat BlueberriesAlthough blueberries make an enticing addition to your muffins and cakes, the best way to take advantage of their nutritional benefits is by eating a cup of fresh blueberries every morning. This can be done by adding them to your cereal, yogurt or just as they are with a little crème fraiche on top.Prior to eating blueberries, ensure that they are washed briefly to prevent removal of the protective ashen layer of the berry. While, organic blueberries are free from production chemicals, it’s best to give them a rinse as well because of handling during transit and stocking.
If berries are frozen, they will take a few more minutes to cook and will sweat more, adding liquid to your dish (take this into account with other ingredients).

Blueberries and Anti-Aging

The antioxidants in blueberries come to your rescue, preventing early aging and protecting you against diseases like cancer and chronic heart disease.
The antioxidants prevent cell damage by neutralizing the radicals and helping keep diseases at bay. Blueberries also prevent inflammation that is a known cause of aging diseases, like Alzheimer’s disease and brain aging.Blueberries and Brain HealthBlueberries are natural brain food and can help in reversing short-term memory loss and other symptoms associated with aging.
The antioxidants help with motor skills. Research on animals proved this when improvements in learning capacity and motor skills were observed in aging animals who were fed a blueberry and, thus antioxidant-rich diet.Blueberries and EyesightAlong with carrots, blueberries provide an excellent source of vitamin A. Blueberries are known to prevent vision loss due to aging. In fact, the British Air Force during World War 2 claimed to eat blueberries to enhance night visionand quicker adjustment to darkness.

Blueberries and Cancer

Along with anthocyanins, blueberries also contain other antioxidants like proanthocyanidins, resveratrol, flavonols and tannins that help prevent growth of cancer cells.
Lab studies have found the benefits of blueberries include preventing colon cancer and ovarian cancer.

They also claim inhibition chances to be as high as 50%.
Blueberries should find special place in a woman’s diet, which makes a major difference in preventing ovarian cancer, the most common form of cancer in women.A bowl of blueberries can give almost five times more benefits than a bowl of apple wedges. A diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables is a healthy way to manage weight, control diabetes and prevent cancer. Packed with antioxidants and a low calorie count, blueberries are nutrient-rich choice for a healthier life.

Banana heath benifits

Adding a banana to your daily diet has an array of benefits in your body. Bananas help you reach your weight-loss goals, keep your bowels healthy, provide nutrients that regulate heart rhythm and have vitamin compounds for eye health. Keep a bunch of bananas on your desk at work and replenish your stock each week. You'll be more likely to reach for a healthy banana -- instead of heading to the vending machine -- if you have a bunch sitting in front of you..

Weight Loss

Finding foods to fit into your weight-loss diet can be challenging, but bananas make a perfect fit. Bananas are naturally sweet and can help curb your sweet tooth if you get that afternoon sugar craving. A 6-inch banana has a minimal 90 calories, about one-fourth of the calories you would get from a chocolate candy bar. Additionally, about half of the fiber content in bananas is soluble. When soluble fiber reaches your digestive tract, it absorbs water and slows digestion. Food is forced to sit in your stomach for a while, making you feel full. If you have a banana before lunch, you'll be less likely to overeat when your food comes to the table.

Regularity

Enjoying a banana each day aids in keeping you regular. One 6-inch banana has more than 2.5 grams of total fiber, about half of which are insoluble. As insoluble fiber travels through your digestive tract, it sweeps up waste and helps push it out. You'll have more regular bowel movements that are soft and easy to pass. Keep your bowels healthy by getting 14 grams of fiber in your diet for every 1,000 calories you consume, reports Colorado State University Extension. For example, if you tend to stick to an 1,800-calorie diet, you need about 25 grams of total fiber. You get nearly 10 percent of your daily fiber needs -- for this number of calories -- from one 6-inch banana.

Normal Heart Function

Having a banana at breakfast every day adds a nutrient to your body to support normal heart function. Bananas are rich in a mineral electrolyte called potassium. When potassium enters your body, it absorbs directly into your bloodstream through intestinal walls. Potassium travels around to cells all over your body and dissolves in fluid inside of cells. It travels across cell membranes if needed to keep fluid balanced in and around cells. This process keeps electricity flowing throughout your system, which is required to make your heart beat. In cases of severe potassium deficiency, your heart rhythm may become irregular, which can be deadly. According to the Linus Pauling Institute, you need 4,700 milligrams of potassium on a daily basis. Bananas provide more than 360 milligrams per 6-inch piece of fruit.

Eye Health

Adding a banana to your diet also helps keep your eyes healthy. Bananas have a small amount of vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin that is vital for protecting your eyes and normal vision. The term "vitamin A" refers to a series of compounds, including beta-carotene and alpha-carotene. These compounds preserve the membranes that surround your eyes and are a component of one of the proteins that brings light into your cornea. Adequate daily vitamin A intake also lessens your risk of night blindness and is essential for everyday vision. Women require 700 micrograms of daily vitamin A, and men need 900 micrograms, explains the Office of Dietary Supplements. One 6-inch banana has nearly 10 micrograms of vitamin A. Bananas also contain alpha-carotene and beta-carotene, which convert to vitamin A to further keep your eyes healthy

Mango nutritional benifit

Mango has a myriad of benefits that are good for the health of our bodies, can treat diseases such as cancer, helps digestion because it is rich in fiber and many more benefits and efficacy that we can get by eating mangoes every day. Mangoes classified as rich fruit beta-carotene and vitamin A. As a provider of vitamin A. Because rich in beta-carotene and vitamin A, eating mangoes can also boost the immune system and can lower the risk of heart disease.Mango also known as Mangifera Indica, this exotic fruit belongs to the family of Anacardiaceae. Though native to Southern and Southeast Asia, the fruit is now also grown in Central and South America, Africa and the Arabian Peninsula also. Today there are over 1,000 different varieties of mangos throughout the world.

Nutritional Value of Mango

In a cup of mango slices,
contained 105% percent of calories,
76% vitamin C,
25% vitamin A,
11% vitamin B6,
9% prebiotic fiber,
9% copper,
7% potassium, and
4% magnesium.Nutritional value per 100 g based on USDA

Energy 250 kJ
Carbohydrates15 g
Sugars13.7
Dietary fiber1.6 g
Fat0.38 g
Protein0.82 g
Vitamin A equiv.54
μgbeta-carotene
640 μglutein and zeaxanthin23 μg
Thiamine 0.028 mg
Riboflavin0.038 mg
Niacin0.669 mg
Pantothenic acid 0.197 mg
Vitamin B60.119 mg
Folate43 μg
Choline7.6 mg
Vitamin C 36.4 mg
Vitamin E0.9 mg
Vitamin K4.2 μg
Calcium11 mgIron0.16 mg
Magnesium10 mg
Manganese0.063 mg
Phosphorus14 mg
Potassium168 mg
Sodium1 mg
Zinc0.09 mg

Health Benefits of Mango

1. Prevent CancerResearch shows antioxidant compounds in mangoes protect the body against the risk of colon cancer, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. Compounds in mangoes role in preventing cancer is quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat.

2. Lowering CholesterolTinnginya fiber, pectin and vitamin C in mango help lower blood cholesterol levels.

3. Brighten SkinCompounds in mango are able to clean your pores and remove acne on the skin. Can be used both internally and externally to the skin.

4. Healthy EyesA cup of mango supplies 25 percent of the daily value of vitamin A as needed. Therefore, consumption of mango both for clarity of vision and prevent dry eyes.

5. Meet the Needs of AlkalineTartaric acid, malic acid, and citric acid in these fruits helps keep the body's alkaline reserve.

6. Normalize Insulin LevelsMango leaves help normalize insulin levels in the blood. Mango fruit also has a relatively low glycemic index (41-60) so eating mango harmless for your sugar levels.

7. For Healthy DigestionMango contains gallic acid which is very good for the digestive tract. The content of the enzyme present in mangoes can also help the process of digestion and also helps breakdown protein. In addition, it is also able to prevent constipation and soothes the stomach.

9. Maintaining healthy teeth and gums,This is because mangoes contain vitamin C, which has the function to maintain and trigger healthy teeth and gums. Vitamin C can also help absorb iron and can inhibit the production of natrosamin, a substance that can cause cancer.

10. Immune BoosterThe amount of vitamin C and vitamin A sufficient, plus 25 types of carotenoids in mango helps keep your immune system healthy and strong.

Mango Serving Suggestions

Mangoes can be eaten both raw and ripe. Mangoes are a good source of vitamins and minerals essential for the human body. Always have mangoes in your daily diet to get the health benefit.Mango fruit can be enjoyed all alone without any additions.Fresh mango cubes are a great addition to fruit salads.Mango juice with ice cubes is a popular, delicious drink.Mango fruit juice blended with milk as "mango-milk shake." Mango fruit is also used to prepare jam, ice cream and in candy industries.The unripe, raw, green mango has been used in the preparation of pickles and chutney.

Remedies for stress

Get six to eight hours of sleep at night.Wake up early before sunrise

Practice yoga and meditation.

Listen to soothing music.

Enjoy smelling rose flowers in your garden and Gardening.

Hobbies - long walks beside a riverside or a lakeside, writing and venting out your thoughts on paper, learning to play a musical instrument, taking a class on pencil drawing, water color painting or oil painting, collecting stamps or anything you like, etc.

Don’t allow worrying thoughts come to your mind.

Talk and listen to everyone that comes across your life

.Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) -an adaptive and is used in the treatment of hypertension, diabetes, general weakness, sexual impotence, etc. - improve physical strength, mental ability and problem solving capacities.

Daily ayuveda life

Health Tips

These are some general health tips recommended by Ayurveda: Sleep on time: 

Wake up early, preferably before sunrise. A good night sleep can help to start a day with a fresh and clear mind. Drink lots of water: Drinking water is advantageous in every way.

It assists metabolism and digestion, prevents constipation and the accumulation of waste products (ama) in the body, keeps away diseases and even helps in keeping the skin clear of acne and pimples.
Wash your face often: Wash your face with water many times a day to remove dirt and grime, prevent the occurrence of pimples and acne and get a refreshed feeling. 

Take an oil massage:
Massage your body with oil before bath which will rejuvenate you, reduce fatigue and prevent dry skin.
Massaging the scalp with oil can prevent dandruff, graying and hair fall, enhance mental alertness and so on. Exercise regularly:
There is no doubt as to the benefits of a regular exercise routine.

Practicing Yoga and meditation
can make your body immune to diseases, give your mind the capability to concentrate and ward off stress, lose unnecessary fat, give the body flexibility and suppleness. Follow proper hygiene: Cleanliness is very important to preserve health. Bath twice a day, keep your hair and nails clean and wear only clean clothes.
Wash your face, hands and legs after going out. Watch out for negative vibes: Try to keep your mind clear of negative thoughts and emotions such as anger, jealousy, depression, greed, hatred, sadness etc.
Saying a prayer can help- in the morning, at dusk, before having your meals and before going to bed. Avoid speaking ill of others and always keep your mind at ease by engaging in things that you like and enjoy. 
Mind what you eat: Eat fresh and wholesome food and follow healthy eating habits.
Food should be well cooked, preferably at home and should be had in a peaceful and calm environment. 
Maintain a healthy weight: According to Ayurveda, both obesity and emaciation (Under weight) are dangerous.
So always follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly and maintain a weight as per your BMI.For an undisturbed sleep: Drink a glass of warm milk before going to bed. This will help you sleep peacefully. Also isolate your mind from all stressful and worrisome thoughts before going to bed.  

  Intake of curd at night can block the body channels which in turn can disrupt digestion. 

 A wholesome and balanced diet can maintain health and nourish the Dhatus.  According to Ayurveda.
Ayurveda is considered to have evolved from Atharva Veda, one of the four Vedas.

  Ayurveda is known to be one of the oldest systems of medicine in the world.  

Ayurveda originated in India about five thousand years ago. 

 Charaka, the renowned physician and propagator of Ayurveda, is known to be the Father of Anatomy.

  Dhanvantari is considered to be the God of Ayurvedic Medicine.  

Milk and ghee are considered to have good rejuvenative powers. 

 Pranayama is a breathing exercise that can bring about a wonderful feeling of consciousness.

Protien

Protien source

have three meals and one snack a day. To ensure I get enough protein each day, I separate my protein requirements into four meals and try and get between 10 and 15 grams per meal. A normal day for me looks like this: I have two local eggs for breakfast with a piece of toast. For lunch, I enjoy fresh local vegetables paired with 1 cup beans of some sort or maybe a homemade veggie burger. My snack is usually ¼ cup raw nuts followed by a balanced dinner with ample beans, lentils, soy, or dairy.Protein Sources and How Much You Are Actually Getting By the Numbers

Beans, Nuts, Seeds

1 cup garbanzo beans 14.5 grams
1 cup pinto beans 12 grams
1 cup refried beans
15.5 grams
1 cup soybeans 28 grams 1 oz.
cashews 4.4 grams 1 oz.
peanuts 6.5 grams 1 oz.
sesame seeds 6.5 grams1 oz.
pistachios 5.8 grams
1 cup tofu 22 grams
1 cup lentils 18 grams

Dairy

1 cup yogurt 13 grams1 oz
cheddar cheese 7.1 grams
1 egg 6 grams
1 cup cottage cheese 10 grams

Fruits and Vegetables

1 avocado 10 grams
1 cup broccoli 5 grams
1 cup spinach 5 grams
1 cup peas 9 grams
1 medium artichoke 4 grams
1 cup asparagus 5 grams
1 cup beet greens 3 grams

ginger

Zingiber Officinale or Ginger is known for its pungent taste and medicinal properties. The plantsbotanical name is thought to be derived from its sanskrit name 'singabera'.
Basically Ginger belongs to the Turmeric family. The plant's under ground stem is used for medicine and flavouring. Ginger is aperennial plant. Ginger is said to have originated in china. The Chinese have relied on ginger as a medicine and flavouring agent for more than 2000 years. Although a native of southeast Asia the top commercial producers are India, Jamaica, Indonesia, Australia. Ginger adds a special flavour to the food.
Its available all around the year.
 Ginger is also available in several other forms including crystallized, candied and pickled ginger. Fresh ginger can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three weeks if it is left unpeeled. Stored unpeeled in the freezer, it will keep for up to six months.
Dried ginger powder should be kept in a tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dark and dry place. Ginger is also used for flavoring cookies and cakes.
 Ginger can be freshly grated and used in cooking. Ginger contains approximately 1-4 % of volatile oils.

 These oils are responsible for its medicinal values.

 The health benefits of ginger come from the gingerols and shogaols, that give ginger its spicy and pungent taste. Ginger does not interact with any other nutrients or drugs in the body and hence is very safe. Ginger is very effective in curing gastrointestinal distress.
Ginger's anti-vomiting action has been shown to be very useful in reducing the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. The 'Gingerols' present in gingerreduces the pains in people with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Ginger's therapeutic properties stimulate circulation of the blood, cleansing the bowels and kidneys. Ginger promotes sweating which is helpful during Influenza. The sweat contains potent germ-fighting agents. While sweating the Dermicidin that is manufactured in the sweat glands are transported to the skin surface which helps fight bacteria like staphylococcus. Ginger is the best medicine for relieving motion sickness, nausea, dizziness, controlling pain etc., 

Healthy life secrets

Sunday, 12 January 2014

Health
Health and Fitness is now one of the major concern areas across the world. Easy lifestyle is what we are moving towards.
Very less of effort spent on most activities like, travel by motor vehicles, air-conditioned environment, ready-made food stuff, etc.
Earlier humans used to hunt for their living, due to which their body had to undergo a lot of physical exercise. Every part of the body was exercised and the intake was more of natural substances.Today,
we hardly do any of those. Even a simple 30 mins per day of workouts and one good nutritious meal a day can help improve our health. This easy life has restricted humans to do that bit of physical exercise which is required to keep the body fit and healthy.How do we ensure that we have all that is required for a healthy living? This is a big question among everyone.
We need a fit and healthy body. Good Health is all that one craves for.
Becoming healthier and fitter though not very difficult needs dedicated efforts.Nutrition and Health DietThe basic foundation for a healthy individual starts from his foetal stage with proper and healthy nutrition derived from his or her mother. Hence, a pregnant woman's diet stands atop all diets.Your food shall be your medicine. Ayurveda has postulated the role of food and especially nutritive foods for maintaining health as well as cure of diseases. Nutrients are necessary for the proper functioning of mental, physical, metabolic, chemical and hormonal activities.
The body is like a machine that will repair and rebuild itself if proper nutrition is provided by way of food.
Sumptous nutrition is available in fruits and vegetables.
Fruits have the capacity to give all that a body needs. How to consume? What to consume?
Which fruit helps in which way?
The answers to these questions can be found in our Nutrition and Healthy Diet SectionExercise and Fitness
Simple fitness exercises can help to have a fitter and healthy life. Stretching exercises can help in many ways in mainting a fitter body.
 Weight loss can be achieved by following simple effortless regular exercises. Medical breakthroughs can happen by regular meditation and exercising. Yoga and other workouts which can be performed easily are available in this blog
to keep you fit and healthy.Health and Fitness can make all that difference in one's life. Healthy living is all that one needs, and to achieve that we picked up the best of the articles from reliable sources and have presented here in an organized manner.
You might not be able to spend your valuable time on complicated medications and diet controls, but, you can find articles to help you have a better living using simple and easy technics.
Ayurveda, a science in vogue practiced since centuries, uses a wide variety of plants, animal origin substances, mineral and metallic substances to rebalance the diseased condition in the sick. ?
A few tips on simple treatment of life style diseases have been carefully picked for the visitors of this website. These tips can help reduce or control diseases like diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.

Rosemary

Health Benefits of  Rosemary

Rosemary or 'Rosmarinus officinalis' has its origin in the Mediterranean region and eventually its fame spread to other parts of the world.
The word 'Rosemary' is a derivative from the Latin word 'Rosamarinus' which means 'Dew of the sea'. The Romans used Rosemary in many religious ceremonies.

The mention of Rosemary is also found in the ancient Egyptian civilization, wherein the Rosemary extracts were used in incense preparations.  

Rosemary is an evergreen perennial herb. It has a pine-like fragrance and a pungent flavor. Rosemary grows as shrub and it belongs to the Mint family. It is a woody plant with rigid branches.  
The leaves are deep green in color and are flat like that of the pine tree with silvery undersides. The Rosemary flowers are pale blue in colour. It grows well in dry soil and requires good amount of sunlight. Rosemary is known for its culinary use for a very long time.
It is often used as a seasoning for stews, soups etc., Other than flavoring food its used in cosmetics and extracts of Rosemary are used for medicinal purposes.
The flavor and health benefits make it indispensable in every kitchen. Rosemary is commercially available as whole springs both fresh and dried. Rosemary oil extracts and powders are also available.
The flavor of the fresh Rosemary is far superior to dried ones.

A mixture of rosemary oil and water helps remove bad odour. A good source of minerals and iron, Rosemary is as well a dietary fiber. Rosemary oil when externally applied on the skin rejuvenates the skin and strengthens the capillaries.

Many cosmetics have Rosemary extracts as the main component.Rosemary is used to treat many ailments like headaches, digestion problems, liver diseases, throatcongestion, regulation of menstrual cycle and many more.  Rosemary oil is a popular essential oil which is used in Aroma therapy.  
It stimulates hair growth and boosts mental activity.Rosemary has the ability to prevent cancer, helps enhancing the functioning of the liver and improves the functioning of the kidney. Two natural acids present in Rosemary the 'Caffic acid' and 'Rosemarinic acid'.  These acids are both potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents.
The antioxidants contained prevents the damage of cells by free radicals thus a good defense for cancer.  Rosemary has the ability to block the hormone oestrogen, the imbalance of which causes breast cancer.  
Although drugs are available for treating breast cancer they have many unpleasant side effects.
Rosemary thus offers a natural remedy. Rosemary tones down the effect of harmful toxins and flushes them from your body.
Rosemary extracts possess the ability to inactivate toxins and then eliminate them from the liver, before they can cause any serious damage.  
Rosemary helps combat the effects of water retention. Rosemary also has therapeutic properties as a mild diuretic in reducing swollen ankles.
Rosemary oil and teas are used extensively for hair care.  Regular usage of the oil stimulates hair growth and prevents premature graying of hair.
  The scalp related problems like dandruff, flaky scalp are treated with a combination of tea tree oil and rosemary oil. Rosemary is also used to evade bad breath.
 Regular massage of Rosemary oil prevents skin dryness.
It has a good aroma and can be used as a room freshener.
The anti microbial property helps treat skin disorders like psoriasis, eczema, and athletes foot etc., Rosemary oil may, at times, have allergic reactions and hence it should be used only with prescription.