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The health benefits of Turmeric

July 26th, 2010

Natural treatments are always preferred as compared to chemically treated drugs. Ask your grandmother and she will provide you with a list of natural home remedies that will cure you of most of your illnesses. Turmeric for ages has been one of the most powerful healers. The health benefits are countless and the amazing amber coloured spice is known to treat a number of health conditions from Alzheimer’s Disease to some cancers as well.

In ancient times the spice was used as a dye alone, but with time, the medicinal properties have made it one of the most powerful healers in the spice kingdom. A few health benefits are listed below. However you can use the spice to treat burns and cuts at home, but you must consult your physician if you are using the spice for treatment for other illnesses.

Antiseptic: Turmeric is known to be a natural antibacterial agent and antiseptic. It is most commonly used in homes as a disinfectant for cuts and burns.

Prostate Cancer: Turmeric when consumed with cauliflower is known to prevent prostate cancer. The combination helps stop the growth of cancer in the prostate.

Breast Caner: It is also know to stop the spread of breast cancer by preventing it from spreading into the lungs.

Melanoma: It plays an important role in killing melanoma cells and prevents the disease from taking over your system.

Leukaemia: Turmeric is known to help children fight childhood leukaemia.

Liver: Turmeric serves as a detoxifier for the lever.

Alzheimer’s Disease: It helps stop the build up of Amyloid plaque in the brain and therefore helps slowing down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Cancer: The spice prevents metastases in a variety of cancer.

Natural anti-inflammatory: Its natural anti-inflammatory properties make it s preferred treatment compared to OTC anti-inflammatory drugs, primarily because it has no side effects.

Multiple Sclerosis: A test done on mice shows that it has the power to slow the progression of multiple sclerosis.

Painkiller: It is known to be a cox 2 inhibitor and natural painkiller.

Metabolism: Regular consumption of turmeric can help in elevating metabolism levels and therefore helping you in managing weight.

Depression: The Chinese have been known to use this spice to treat depression.

Joint Pains: The anti inflammatory properties make it a desired treatment for illnesses like arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Chemo drugs: Turmeric is known to boost the effect of chemo drugs like paclitaxel and is also known to reduce its side effects.

Pancreatic cancer: It is believed to be useful in the treatment of pancreatic cancer as well. However the research in the area is not conclusive.

Multiple Myeloma: Research is also being carried on to test the effects of turmeric in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Tumors: It is known to treat tumors by stopping the growth of blood vessels.

Skin: Its natural medicinal properties help in hastening the process of healing wounds and it also helps in remodelling damaged portions of the skin.

Psoriasis: It is known to be very helpful in treat various inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis.

A number of households today use turmeric as a part of their daily diet in a number of lip smacking recipes. However turmeric can also be consumed in a pill form and is easily available at health food stores.

Although one can use turmeric to treat common cuts and burns without permission or supervision from a physician, it is imperative that one does not follow this as the only treatment for other health conditions. The health benefits of turmeric are only limited to slowing down the process of many conditions. Alternate medication has to be combined with the usage of turmeric to see results that are positive.

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How to take care of obesity using some natural home remedies.

May 5th, 2010

The definition of obesity varies depending on what one reads, but in general, it is a chronic condition defined by an excess amount body fat. A certain amount of body fat is necessary for storing energy, heat insulation, shock absorption, and other functions. There are different home remedies to reduce weight :

- Salt helps in reducing weight. Add limejuice and salt to lukewarm water and drink empty stomach in the morning to reduce weight.
- Soak 4 to 5 garlic pieces in milk and boil it till the milk is reduced to half. Eat the garlic along with the milk. Garlic helps in removing the unnecessary fat from the body.
- Regularly taking cow’s milk with honey also helps in reducing weight.
- Including snake guord regularly in diet helps in reducing weight.
- Grind carrot and add to butter milk and drink regularly to lose weight.
- Papaya ( not the ripe one) cooked with dhal helps in reducing weight.
- Mix black pepper powder in vegetable soup and vegetables. It not only enhances the flavor of your food items but also helps in controlling obesity and burning excessive fat.
- Eat papaya or vegetable soup as your dinner for 2-3 months if you want a quick weight loss. This works in controlling obesity.
- Drink green tea or ginger tea as ginger is very effective in burning excessive fat in your body.
- Mix small amount of honey and fresh ginger paste. Take this with half tablespoon guggul to control obesity.
- Prepare a drink by adding half teaspoon fresh honey and half teaspoon fresh tulsi paste in a luke warm water. It is an effective home remedy for obesity control.
- You can also try this most common and simple home remedy for obesity. Add half teaspoon fresh lemon juice and half teaspoon fresh honey in a luke warm water. Take this every morning with an empty stomach.
- Eat tomato in early morning as it is beneficial in keeping cholesterol level to the normal and reduce fat.
- Horse gram is also very effective in controlling obesity. Soak 1-2 tablespoon of horse gram in a glass of water and allow it to rest overnight and take the soaked solution every morning in an empty stomach.
- Eat a lot of cabbage, can eat as a salad or added to other food. Try to replace one meal with a cabbage meal.
- Eating 10-12 fully grown curry leaves every morning for 3 to 4 months may be helpful in weight loss for obese and overweight people.
- Eating a tomato in the morning before breakfast for 3 to 4 months may be helpful in weight loss for obese and overweight people.

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Health Benefits of Dates

February 25th, 2010

Date is the name of the fruit of the Date Palm, which is believed to have originated somewhere in the desert oases of northern Africa and, perhaps, southwest Asia.
A serving of power-packed dates contains 31 grams of carbohydrates, making them a powerhouse of energy. Carbohydrates include 3 grams of dietary fiber and 29 grams of naturally occurring sugars such as fructose, glucose and sucrose to provide quick energy and are readily used by the body. Dates are a perfect energy boosting snack.
Dates are one of the best natural sources of potassium. Dates also contain a variety of B-complex vitamins – thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 and pantothenic acid.

Health Benefits of Dates :
- Great energy booster.
- Dates get digested very quickly, that’s why they can be used for quick energy and repairing wastes.
- Dates are also excellent remedy for alcoholic intoxication.
- The date is a laxative food. It is highly beneficial in the treatment of constipation as the roughage provided by it stimulates sluggish bowels.
- Dates are an effective remedy for weak heart. Dates soaked overnight in water and crushed in the same water in the morning after removing the seeds should be taken at least twice a week in this condition. It will strengthen the heart.
- Dates are Rich in Potassium and Low in Sodium.
- Researches have revealed that dates are effective in preventing abdominal cancer.
- Dates have a tonic effect and thus, hold value as medicines.

However, as a precaution, dates require great care for selection. The sticky surface of the date attracts dust and impurities of the air to settle there. It is, therefore, advisable to purchase the best varieties in good packing condition and to wash them thoroughly before use.
- When you select dates, always make sure they are evenly colored and fleshy. A dry, withered-looking date has neither any taste nor nutritional benefits.
- Ensure there are no sugar formations on the exterior part of a date. This usually happens around a dry date fruit and is absolutely not suitable to eat.

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