YOGURT

Did you know that there are more bacteria in our body than human cells. 500 different species of bacteria are found in digestive tract alone. Majority of intestinal organism are beneficial. They strengthen our immunity and digest lactose. It also assist in the absorption of nutrients and generally digestive health. There are some intestinal bacteria along with organisms in the vagina and urinary tract, can cause all sorts of problems, which is why keeping live yogurt on hand is a good idea.

Yogurt is milk to which cultures of bacteria are added. Live bacteria  is the one that’ brimming with health benefits.  Organisms such as Lactobacillus bulgaricus- collectively known as probiotics.  It protects your body from harmful bacteria. Some bacteria in yogurt produce acids that kill other bacteria, including the germs that cause botulism, among other ailments.

Not all yogurt found in supermarkets are beneficial. Look for the word live, active or bio on the label, to ensure that the yogurt is with beneficial bacteria.

So start adding this probiotic ones that will boost your immunity into your meal.

Bless you all…Happy eating.

LEMON

Lemon are an extraordinarily rich source of healing chemical compounds that improve immunity, strengthen blood vessels, help skin to heal and even help cell in protecting itself against cancer. It does not only combats smells coming from too much sweating if you are going to rub it on armpits. It  whitens the skin caused by using too much deodorants by rubbing the peel on the dark skin. A drop of lemon with honey added to hot water is good for sore throat. It is also vital ingredients when it comes to making homemade cough mixture.

Never underestimate the power of Vitamin C found in Lemon. It can cure loads of bad chemicals we take in every time we eat food.  If the doctor have a sense to a motto of " An apple a day keeps the doctor away." surely a drop of lemon has something to say. It keeps the cancer away. 

Have a blessed day. 

Medicinal Plants

Aloe Vera

How to Use this herbal plant.

* Cut one of the fleshy leaves and squeeze the gel onto minor cuts or burns. The gel dries and forms an invisible handage keeping bacteria out and moisture in.

* If you want to regrow hair. Use the gel by applying directly on your head skin. It will be better if set on during sleeping hours at night. Then rinse it off in the morning. After 3 weeks, you can see a baby hair regrowing. 

It easy to take care Aloe Vera plants. Keep them indoors on a sunny windowsill if you live in a cold area, otherwise plant them in well-drained soil where they will get plenty of sunlight. Propagate by breaking off small rooted plantlets.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

A more serious form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, occurs when the immune system attacks rather than defends the body. Along with joint pain and swelling, rheumatoid arthritis can cause fatigue, poor circulation, anemia and eye problems. Here are some strategies to try in addition to medical treatment (with your doctor's approval).

A. Start a food diary to identify what you were eating when your symptoms flared up.

B. Start a low acid diet. My mother loves citrus but it made her body swells and she can't stand up after eating those kinds of fruits. These dietary changes help slow the build-up of acid in the body.

C. Try becoming vegetarian under your doctor's supervision. It will lessen the swell after a month of having this kind of diet. And then after 3 months you may take dairy products again. Try congee, put a boiled egg in it.

D. You make take GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) supplements. It can help to lessen the pain and inflammation. Consult a medical herbalist for GLA supplements. There is also over a counter GLA and usual dose is much lower.

E. Brief Fasting. It gives some of our system a little to to rest and will boost our immune system. Drink plenty of water. But check your doctor first.

Natural Pain Removers

a. To reduce pain and slow down cartilage loss, take in glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate. Evidence suggests that they can be effective for people with mild to moderate arthritis. Follow the label directions. You will feel the benefits after a month.

b. Take 1/2 teaspoon of powdered ginger or up to 35g. ( about 6 teaspoon) of fresh ginger once a day The ginger root helps to relieve arthritis pain, because of its ability to increase blood circulation, and there by help remove inflammatory chemicals away from painful joint.

I  make  ginger tea. It is really best for my mother.

c. Seek heat relief and cold comfort-Apply heat to a painful joint can provide significant relief. Electric blankets and had warmers, heating pads or hot packs all work well. Warm the achy joint for 20 minutes.

• A hot bath with eucalyptus and rosemary essential oils help ease painful, stiff joints. Add 5 drops of each to hot water and soak in the tub for around 15 minutes.
• Cold treatment can work well when joints are inflamed.  But i do this alternately with hot towel and then cold. It made my mother sleep better.
• Eat fish that gives enough oil.salmon, sardines, mackerel and trout. You will discover that pain and stiffness are lessened. These substances seem to discourage inflammation in the body.
• My mother is taking in oil in a capsule form. Cod liver oil can slow and may ever reverse the destruction of cartilage that leads to osteoarthritis. She also takes in Grape seed oil capsule. Really a healer.

d. Rub on relief. Eucalyptus oil can be effective. Put a few drops on  the skin and rub it in.

e. Keep those joints moving. Gentle exercise will do. My mother  had started weight lifting program and it made her muscle strong which supported her joints. Thanks to Scott Sonnon, John Sifferman, Ryan and Adams. I really thought weight lifting will hurt my mom but then my mom after being bed ridden for 7 years and after the operation. Its been 2 years now after the operation. And then Scott Sonnon talk about weight lifting and simple instruction I followed his blog and watch in his link. And then i made my own that will apply for my mother with her doctor's consent. And voila now after all those years my mom can stand alone and walk but of course she is still using a cane. But she is much better now.

f. Ask the doctors to measure your legs. Usually the arthritis in these joints is slightly longer than the other. Your doctor may refer you to a podiatrist to have corrective shoes made for you.

g. Pain is also triggered by changes in weather. So when storms are forecast; try turning on a dehumidifier to dry the air.

h. Maintain a healthy weight. Just imagine the weight carried by our knees.  One of the elder I met, her knees is becoming bowed. It is because of over weight. So when I ask her to do some diet plan for weight reduction. It doesn't only lessen the pain. It made her movement and walking easy.

i. Buy a shoe that is good for walking.Softer heels will  lessen the impact of walking on your foot, ankle, knee,and hip joints.  Flat supportive shoes are generally considered best for knees.

j. Take in Vitamin C. To boost your immune system.

God bless you all.

My Health: Anxiety

My Health: Anxiety: " It is a reaction to a threat or danger that is vague or even unknown. You feel worried, but you are not quite sure why. It can manifest..."

Anxiety

     It is a reaction to a threat or danger that is vague or even unknown. You feel worried, but you are not quite sure why. It can manifest itself via any number of symptoms, including sweating, tummy churning, rapid heart beat, shivering, irritability, poor concentration, shallow breathing and unwanted thoughts or behavior.

Here are some ways to lessen the worries.

1. Warm Bath is one of the most pleasant and reliable ways to soothe your senses. To enhance its effects, add some lavender oil to the tub and soak to your heart's content. Or just sit quietly for a few minutes after dabbing a little lavender oil on your temples and forehead

2. Breathe slowly and deeply. This will bring your anxiety swiftly under control. Sit down and put your hand over your tummy and slowly inhale, when your belly expands under your hand hold your breath for 4 or 5 seconds, then exhale slowly. Repeat until you feel calmer.

3. Drink anti-anxiety tea such as Seville orange blossom, lavender and lime tree. These scented teas taken at bedtime will help to encourage a good night's sleep. Passionflower is also a tea. A very gentle sedative herb that can be used for relieving anxiety.

3. Limit your self to coffee, tea or cola drink. Also, taking in wine, beer and other alcoholic drinks. They seem to subdue anxiety at first, but it can actually increase.

4. Exercise is a great releaver. Spare 30 minutes of your time everyday. 

5. Take Vitamin B-complex, it is a natural stress-reduces. 

6. Take Grape Seed Oil Cap. It will not only help you to sleep better but it also rejuvenate every tissue in your body. 

7. Be positive. 

* When challenge

* When beginning a new job

* When dealing with setbacks and insecurity

* When faced with rejection

*When making a public speech or presentation

*When meeting new faces

Remember you are not alone in this world. Mistakes is not uncommon. And people do make mistakes. Remember you are as precious as anyone else. You are created because of love so let it be then.

God bless you all. 

My Health: Angina

My Health: Angina: " Glyceryl tinitrate is likely the prescriptions of the doctor with angina symptoms. This can come as tablets or more commonly, a spray ..."