Tuesday, September 16, 2014

A Better Night's Rest

Many people don’t realize how important getting a good nights sleep is. And it’s not just about the amount of sleep, but the quality of sleep as well. From aches to pains, indigestion, or even a tendency to snore, there are positions in which you can sleep that can help cure what ails you.
Below is an awesome info-graphic from The Wall Street Journal that points out some of the most common troublesome positions and highlights how you can adjust these so you can go back to having undisturbed, restful sleep.
Are you suffering from back pain? You could try sleeping with a pillow between your knees. Do you have indigestion or acid reflux? Try elevating your head a little with some of your fluffy pillows or with your bed by placing some bricks under the legs. Wasting your precious sleeping hours by forcing yourself to sleep uncomfortably is exactly that, a waste of your health and time. If you want more information other than this info-graphic on how sleeping positions can affect you, we’ve included a link to the full WSJ article as well as a research link at the bottom of this post

this post is from http://themindunleashed.org/

Ginger


Ginger is one of the world's oldest and medicinal spices. It is known to greatly aid in digestion and assimilation and is widely regarded to help prevent colds, flu, motion sickness and vertigo.  Ginger can also help to alleviate menstual cramps, nausea, heart burn, migraines, sore throats, exhaustion fatigue and constipation and it is great in providing relief from the stomache flu and food poisoning.Ginger also contains potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols and is powerful painkiller which makes it especially beneficial for those who suffer with joint muscle and nerve pain.  Ginger has incredible immune-boosting and germ fighting abilities and has ever been shown to help provide protection and relief from E. coli, Staph infections, and Candida albicans.  In ancient times, ginger was highly regarded as a spiritual cleanser and is used before and during holy days as a way to awaken and purify the body,  mind , and spirit.  Fresh Ginger is one of the most potent ways to recieve health benefits.  Try making a liter of ginger water or tea everyday by adding freshly grated ginger in water and let it steep for 20 minutes adding some raw honey and lemon juice will enhance its flavor and add to its protective and healing properties. Fresh Ginger is also excellent juiced with apples and celery for an energizing and immune boosting drink.  Using fresh gingerin any of your cooking or prepairing of food will also provide healing benefits. and should be added whenever possible.  If you find fresh ginger too strong for your liking, then try using ginger in powder, capsule, tea or tincture form that can be found in your local health food store.  

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Dark Choco


Garlic Destroys Brain Cancer


7 Dangerous Acts After Meal

The 7 Dangerous Acts after meal
* Don't smoke- Experiment from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of cancer is higher).
* Don't eat fruits immediately -When you eat your fruits with meals, the fruit is stuck in the stomach along with the contents of the meals and cannot reach the intestines in time. Lying there they get spoilt and spoil the remaining food in the stomach too. Thus it is recommended that you eat a fruit at least one hour after eating a meal or before your meal and preferably in the morning with empty stomach. It is in the morning that the body can best use the nutrients in the fruit and get enough energy to start the day.
* 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 hardened thus difficult to digest.It is preferable to drink tea an hour after meals.
* Don't loosen your belt -Fiction, not particularly bad for you!
We generally have an attitude that a good meal is that which forces us to loosen our belts. However, loosening the belt is bad, not because it causes the intestines to twist or block but because it means that you have over eaten to a level that you are uncomfortable. Loosening of the belt may also cause you to feel comfortable once again which means you may continue overeating.
So eat only to the extent that you can be comfortable without loosening your belt!
* Don't bathe - Bathing after meal will cause the increase of blood flow to the hands, legs & body thus the amount of blood around the stomach will therefore decrease. This will weaken the digestive system in our stomach.
* Don't walk about -Fact, it is bad for you! Walking directly after meals is a bad idea, it can result to acid reflux and indigestion. However, walking about half an hour after meals is known to be good for you. Researchers in the Department of Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina, have found that walking after exercise is a good way to burn energy.
The point to note is when to walk, you should ideally walk for about 10 minutes and only 20-30 minutes after meal to prevent acid reflux and stomach upsets.
* Don't sleep immediately - The food we intake will not be able to digest properly. Thus will lead to gastric & infection in our intestine.

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Sleep Disorder Solution


ACUFEET


Hair Growth


Hair is important for our looks. Why else would anyone spend so much of time, efforts and money to find that most suitable hairstyle for one’s face? Your hair gives you a distinct personality. So if you are worried about hair loss that you have noticed recently, there is nothing unnatural here. Even if you are losing only the normal amount of hair but want to have thicker hair, you may do so through various remedies for hair growth. So here we go and give you 6 (plus one super tip) hair growth remedies with which you can have a good volume of hair without spending a whole lot of money for clinical treatments!

Home Remedies for Hair Growth

1. Onion juice- smelly but effective remedy for hair growth

Onion not only makes your food tasty but also makes your hair grow and multiply effectively. Why? Because onion juice has sulphur in it which boosts the production of collagen tissues. These tissues assist in re growth of your hair. You will only need red onions, even shallots would do.

Directions:

• Take two to four onions.
• Grate the onions and squeeze out the grate thing to get its juice.
• Massage your scalp with this fresh onion juice.
• Let it be there for, preferably one hour. If not, leave it there at least for 15 minutes.
• Now wash off your hair with a mild shampoo and water.

Alternative method for using onion for hair growth

If you are scared of tears and irritation in eyes due to grating of onions while taking out its juice, you can use onions in another way. Here are the directions for it:
• Take 4-5 onions and chop them.
• Take a liter of water and boil it.
• Add the chopped onions to boiling water.
• Let it boil for another 5-10 minutes.
• Put off the flame and let the water cool.
• Now strain and use the water to wash your hair after using shampoo.
• If you can stand the smell, do not rinse hair with other water that day. Next day shampoo your hair use clean water to wash off.
• If you can’t stand the smell, at least do not wash off with clean water for an hour. After that shampoo and rinse hair with clean water.
Onion not only helps in re growth of hair but also lends your hair with a fabulous sheen.

2. Potato Juice- yet another vegetable that helps your hair grow

No, we are not in a vegetable juice shop nor are we cooking food in your kitchen but these vegetables really do wonder when it comes to hair growth. Along with onions, you can also use potatoes to grow your hair. In fact, potato juice can even cure thinning of hair due to ‘alopecia.’ Potatoes are rich in certain vitamins like vitamins A, B and C. When your body lacks this vitamins, your hair gets dry and brittle. So, you must have those foods that are rich in these vitamins. Using potato juice on hair directly too is beneficial. Just grate 3-4 potatoes and squeeze out the juice from it. Massage your scalp with this juice for at least 15 minutes. Rinse off with water. If your hair is very dry, instead of using just the potato juice, you can use this potato hair mask.

You will need:

• Potatoes – 3
• Egg yolk- from one egg
• Honey – 1 tablespoon

Directions:

• Grate and squeeze out the juice from potatoes.
• Add egg yolk and honey to this juice.
• Mix well to get the potato hair mask.
• Apply on your scalp and leave for at least half and hour.
• Wash off with mild shampoo and water.
The egg yolk and honey add a good amount of moisture to potato juice which is beneficial for your dry hair. This hair mask helps in growing hair faster.

3. Eggs give extra protein to grow extra hair

Hair is primarily made up of protein. What’s the better way to grow hair than to provide it with extra protein,in fact, one of the best proteins- the egg white. What you need to do is take one or two eggs and massage your scalp with the liquids in it. Let it sit there for an hour, preferably covered with a shower cap. Then wash it off with a mild shampoo and water. You may even make an egg mask for your hair to give it extra shine and strength.

For egg hair mask, you will need:

• Egg white – from 1-2 eggs
• Olive oil- 1 tsp
• Honey- 1tsp

Directions:

• Mix egg white, olive oil and honey well to make the egg hair mask.
• Apply this mask on your scalp. Cover your hair too.
• Let it sit there for about 15-20 minutes.
• Wash off with mild shampoo and water.

4. Rinse Hair with Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has many benefits for your hair. It stimulates the hair follicles and help them grow faster. It also cleanses scalp apart from maintaining the pH balance of hair which accelerates their growth. You just have to use this vinegar as an after-wash rinse. Add apple cider vinegar with water and use it as a final rinse for your hair each time you shampoo your hair. Although it has a mild smell that doesn’t bother anyone too much yet if you want your hair smell good even when they grow with apple cider vinegar, just add a couple of drops of some essential oil (such as lavender oil) to your mixture of water and vinegar.

5. Use Fenugreek- the age old remedy for hair growth

Fenugreek has been used to treat hair fall since ages in many parts of the world. Even you can use this spice for growing hair.

You will need:

• Fenugreek seeds – 2-3 tablespoons
• A large pan filled with water

Directions:

• Soak the fenugreek seeds in the water for 24 hours.
• Strain and use the water to rinse hair.
• Do not immediately was hair with normal water. Let this water be there for at least 3 hours
• After 3 hours, wash your hair with lukewarm water (never use hot water on your hair)
• Repeat this daily for at a month to see your hair gaining strength and volume.
Fenugreek can also be used to make a superb hair mask for growing hair faster.

For Fenugreek hair mask, you will need:

• Fenugreek seeds paste- 1 tsp
• Coconut milk – ¼ cup or more if you have longer hair

Directions:

• Mix fenugreek seeds paste and coconut milk well.
• Apply to your scalp and hair.
• Leave for half an hour.
• Now wash off with a mild shampoo and water.

6. Ayurvedic Herbs -Amla Shikakai Reetha- for long and strong hair

Indian gooseberry (amla) is well recognized as the powerhouse of vitamin C and antioxidants. Thus it helps in production of collagen and also fights off free radicals promoting hair growth and even improving pigmentation of your hair. You can simply mix 2 teaspoons each of amla powder and lime juice and rub this on your scalp. After some time, rinse with warm water. This will help your hair grow. There is, however, another herbal remedy using amla which can promote faster hair growth by making your hair long, strong and shiny. For this you’ll have to make a shampoo at home using amla, shikakai and reetha.

To make amla, shikakai, reetha shampoo, you will need:

• Amla or Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis) – 100 gm
• Shikakai (Fruit of Acacia concinna shrub) – 100 gm
• Reetha or soapnut (Sapindus Mukorossi) – 100 gm
• Water – 2 liters

Directions:

• Soak all the three herbs- amla, shikakai and reetha – in water overnight.
• In the morning, boil the mixture till the time water reduces to half.
• Let it cool.
• Once the mixture cools, with the help of hands mash the boiled herbs to pulp in the water itself.
• Now strain and collect the homemade shampoo in another utensil.
• Wash your hair with this shampoo.
• Do not try to rub the herbal liquid as you do when using regular shampoos. This will entangle your hair leading to breakage as your hair goes rough as soon as it comes in contact with this herbal shampoo.
• The right way to use Amla-Shikakai-Reetha shampoo is to apply it over all of your wet hair and let the hair soak in it for about 5 minutes.
• After 5 minutes, rinse with water and apply some conditioner.
• Take care to not let the concoction enter your eyes.
This homemade shampoo will remove all the oil and dirt from your scalp and hair giving you healthier shiny hair with lots of volume. Use this amla herbs mix whenever you shampoo your hair for about 2 months. You will love the pace at which your hair grows.

The Super Tip for Hair Growth

Apart from using one or many of the above remedies for hair growth, you should always do one thing regularly. Massage your hair with some nutritious oil at least once a week. Warm a little olive oil, coconut oil or almond oil and gently massage rubbing this oil on to your scalp in circular motions. This is done best when you leave the oil overnight in your hair. However, you cannot or do not wish to do so, dip a towel in hot water, squeeze the extra water from it and wrap the towel around your oiled hair. Leave it like this for sometime and then wash off your hair with mild shampoo and conditioner. Warm towel treatment helps the massaged oil reach deep hair follicles, which in turn makes your hair strong, thick and healthy.

Cinnamon & Honey


Garlic

GARLIC HOME REMEDIES 
Who knew???

1. For ear pain: use two crushed garlic, boil, strain and apply a few drops warm.

2. To sleep: to sleep; eat salad with garlic at night.

3. Against warts and spots on the skin: Apply the garlic directly onto the skin to clear spots, especially those caused by acne. Its topical use also removes warts.

4. For rheumatism: Rub the peeled garlic over the sore and swollen joints. This choice leads to a rather anti-inflammatory action and reduces pain.

5. To lower blood pressure: People with high blood pressure can take a garlic clove fasting party. To avoid irritating the stomach lining, it is recommended chopping the garlic clove and swallows every bit as if they were pills. You can also prepare a syrup with two heads of peeled garlic. Must be mixed with sugar, and a glass of water. To lower the pressure should take 2 tablespoons a day.

6. To restore virility: Combine the garlic with wheat germ oil and cayenne. You can also rub garlic in the area of the lumbar spine.

7. Against pertussis: Spread garlic in the chest and back to soften the cough and relieve airway. To prevent flu and allergies, garlic mixed with honey and lemon.

8. For muscle aches: Eating garlic tones the muscles. Prepare a paste of a head of garlic and crushed rub it on the affected area. You can also compress and prepare a place for the entire night on the sore area.

9. Smoking cessation: Take a couple of raw garlic on an empty stomach, two with lemon juice before lunch and before dinner the other two.

10. Hair loss: You can prevent it by rubbing the scalp with a mix of 1 teaspoon of garlic juice, 8 oz. of rosemary tea, 1 tablespoon of honey and lemon juice.

Nursing women should avoid using garlic as it alters the taste of milk and produces pain in the stomach and intestines infant child. People who suffer from headaches should also avoid using garlic.


Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Colors For Health


Hydrating Foods


Parsley


The Power of Parsley!

Eating that little 'piece' of parsley on your 100% cooked dinner plate is no longer acceptable.... JUMP into the power of Juicing Parsley and you'll be blown away by its POWERHOUSE cleansing and building benefits!

Parsley is effectively an Herb. So we need to see it differently, so far as to know that it's capabilities are more potent in smaller doses than other greens suchas Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, etc.,.

Parsley is very high in Pro Vitamin A, and boasts its great benefits to our Heart, Eyes and to our Lungs. It's well known to help lower Blood Pressure as well. It's also Anti-Cancer, anti Inflammatory!

It's a Powerful Blood BUILDER for those of you who suffer from Anemia and it's a powerful Blood Purifier, and promotes HAIR growth and strength. High in Vitamin K, C, Folates and Calcium, really powerful usable Calcium. Not the kind from Rocks, as most people are consuming now days.

Because of its ability to detoxify our bloodstream quickly and effectively, if you use too much of it at once you could experience digestive distress....yes that would mean a bout with diarrhea or loose bowels or some nausea.

We recommend, for first time users, to take a large handful and use it the following ways to make a good Juice Tonic:

Parsley Partners in Vitality!

1 Handful of Parsley
5 Carrots
1 Apple
1/2 Beet
1 Lemon or Lime (organic only, if not organic, don't use peel)

If you have been Juicing for a while with dark leafy greens and/or Parsley, here's a good tonic:

3 Cups Parsley
6 Carrots
1 Apple
1/2 Beet
1 Lemon or Lime (organic only if using peel)

3 Cups equals about 1 ounce of "juice". 2 cups of Parsley makes for 1 ounce in weight, but it takse about 3 cups to make 1 ounce of juice.