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Friday, February 24, 2012

Prevention and treatment of the taste of oranges

 Prevention and treatment of the taste of oranges

Knows most of us the benefits of lemon and orange because they contain vitamin C, while few people know what it contains the fruit of other  vitamins, contribute to the treatment of other diseases, the prevention of them, cold and " Scurvy disease," which results in weakness in the structure of the body and the decomposition of limestone in the bone.

And eating oranges helps in reducing the appearance of brown spots on the body, especially in the feet, in addition to the positive effect of this fruit Lgel health problems related to indigestion, poor appetite and acquired immunity and inflammation.

The body can get all these benefits eating an orange on the  day.


Orange fruit containing the fatty substances and protein and minerals such as calcium, potassium, sugar and starchy materials, as well as an one  orange that gives the body of 55 thermal units.

The dietitian advised children and students, and supports their work on the mental capacity, to take up an orange a day, since they reduce fatigue. It is advisable to give these babies a bit of orange juice, because it contains materials that are not in milk, whether natural or artificial.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera Health Benefits
 

Aloe Vera is certainly the medicinal herb commonly known for its noticeable impacts on health as well it has the ingredient most widely used in the cosmetic industry. Aloe Vera mystery was unresolved despite of the number of studies conducted so far to explain the wonders which lie within this herb and most important the way its compounds work jointly in an extraordinary way to bring about the treatment or the alleviation of some of the most serious illnesses such as cancer or AIDS. For that Aloe Vera were referred to it as "the elixir of youth" by the Russian, "the herb of immortality" by the old Egyptians or the "harmonious remedy" by the Chinese.

Aloe-Vera
Description
Aloe Vera or "Aloe Barbadensis" is a plant spread and grow in fertile lands with wild climate but it's originated in North Africa. Its physical aspect is similar to that of the cactus; the thick rind hides a succulent core formed mostly of water.

Aloe Vera miraculous features have gained a worldwide recognition and have been intensively used from the oldest times. By tracking the history of Aloe Vera, it will be acknowledged that it has always been an issue with a long history behind it, a clear proof of this fact is a clay plank found in the antic city of Nippur, Babilon (the Iraq from today) dating from year 2200 b.c. From Greek physicians like Celsius and Dioscorides to Romanians (Pylni the great) and Arabs (Al-Kindi) to C.E Collins, the one who published the first modern medical thesis in United Stares (1934).  Aloe Vera valuable effects over health and beauty made every important civilization use it. Egyptians would mix aloe with other herbs while preparing remedies for internal and external anomalies. After the Second World War, aloe vera was introduced in treating the victims of the catastrophies from Nagasaki and Hiroshima because of its ability of mitigating the pain of the patients and renewing skin tissues.

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Proprieties of aloe vera
Aloe Vera used effectively as a treatment of burns and aloine.  Aloe gel is the most oftenly used substance from this herb. It is a thick viscid liquid found in the interior of the leaves. A bitter milky yellowish liquid is used as a laxative. The herb contains: 20 minerals (Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Chromium, and Selenium), 12 vitamins (A, B, C, E, and folic acid), 20 aminoacids from the 22 which are necessary to the human body, over 200 active components including enzymes and polysaccharides. However Aloe Vera has many therapeutical herb values beside of all the active substances enumerated before. We shall move on to presenting the main effects that the herb has over the human body: : it toughens up the immune system owing to the 23 peptides contained by the aloe vera, it accelerates and regulates the metabolism, purifies the human body from toxins, bringing about a feeling of calm. Moreover, aloe Vera has an antiseptic effect (by destroying the bacteria, viruses and fungi), disinfectant capabilities and can also stimulate the cell-renewing process. Aloe Vera nourishes and supports the digesting of aliments. Cutting across the human organism, aloe Vera manages to bring the human body to a general balanced state.

Treatments
From simplest allergies to the treatment of wounds and skin infections and even to the usage of alleviating more serious afflictions Aloe Vera has proven its efficiency. By using this herb a wide variety of internal and external afflictions are controlled, like: asthma, viruses, arthritis, arthrosis, gingivitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, intestinal inflammations, constipations, obesity, sprains, muscle strains, cutaneous inflammations. The efficiency of the herb was also proven in the cases of anemia, deficiency illnesses, insomnia and depressions and the B-sisterole from the Aloe vera brings about the lowering of the cholesterol level. Also, this herb is used for controlling the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, diabetes, hepatitis and pancreatitis and multiple sclerosis.

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Mixtures
Aloe Vera herb works just like earth gravity being the main attractions of the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries and also the most widely used ingredient-starting from vitamins and laxatives to face creams and body care lotions. . Aloe vera gel contains B-sisterole, powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-cholesterol formulas and lupeol - a strong antiseptic tranquilizer. The aloe-based lotions and gels are used as protections against the powerful sunlight and as a remedy against sunburns. Ointments having aloe as a main ingredient moist the skin and protect it against bug stings and scratches. Furthermore, the aloe-based ointment is efficient in treating acne. Owing to its proprieties, Aloe vera was incorporated in the composition of deodorants.

The fact that this herb can be also managed internally due to its high nourishing influence should be appreciated. Aloe Vera could be mixed with other fruits, it can be ingested as an excellent natural beverage rich in vitamins and minerals. Moreover, it is recommended that it is ingested during travels to prevent dehydration.

Cultivation of aloe Vera
   It is easy to tend for Aloe Vera since it is not a pretentious herb. But you should take in consideration that this herb requires a great amount of light (even if it is artificial - 16 hours a day) and a little bit of water (especially in the cold season).


Saturday, February 18, 2012

Prediabetes


Prediabetes

 

Before people develop type 2 diabetes they always have  prediabetes blood glucose levels  that are higher than normal but not high enough to be  diagnosed as diabetes. Recent research has shown that some long-term damage to the body, especially the heart and circulatory system, may already be occurring during prediabetes. This is preferred to always check with your doctor to detect diabetes from the beginning

Monday, February 13, 2012

Anise (Pimpinella anisum)

Anise (Pimpinella anisum)

Anise is a cultivated plant known as aromatic herbal. Its height while growing range between 40-70 cm in the light, in rich soils and it needs moderate humidity.

All the parts of the Anise plant; the bulb, the leaves, the seeds an the roots can be used.
Anise has been known since the ancient times because of its therapeutic virtues. Pythagoras stated its virtues as it enhanced man's strength, cured insomnia, stimulated appetite, made men more fertile and facilitated digestion.


Main constituents known: the vitamins, the B complex (B1, B2), C, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, iron, aromatic essences.
  
 Anise has a pharmacologic action as well; carminative antispasmodic, expectorant, a pancreatic stimulant. 


Anise delicious flavor has driven it to be one of the essential ingredients used in cooking sweet and spicy dishes. Further more Anise plant has been used as an aphrodisiac since the Greeks' times.


Because of the Anise fruit nice taste, it's been used in the phytotherapy. Wither it’s a ripe fruit or juice, it is recommended for curing asthenia and for stimulating suckling mothers' lactation. Synthetically speaking, one may claim that anise is a medicine plant recommended for curing nervous asthenia, migraines, vertigos, rheumatism, cough, bronchial asthma, gastric pains, and slow digestion.


Natural treatments and application procedures: 

1.    The anise fruit infusion: to add a half tea-spoon of mashed anise fruit scalded in 250 ml of boiling water. In order to become an infusion, the tea should be left for 10-15 minutes. It should be drunk in portions: half a mug before a main meal. Caution: the tea must only be kept for a short time before its consuming. The Anise could be useful for children too, as it treats flatulence and colic. Instructions for suckling: an infusion from 5-6 anise fruit scalded in 250 ml of boiling water is to be made for the aforementioned benefits.
  
2.    For eliminating helminths: to add 10 grams of mashed fruit scalded in 100 ml of boiling water. It's recommended to drink the tea in the morning on an empty stomach.
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•    The tea from anise seeds: the infusion is made from one tea –spoon of anise seeds boiled in 250 ml of water for 30 seconds. One mug of tea is to be drunk after the main meals. This tea treats bronchial asthma, cough, and a slow digestion.
•    The decoction from anise roots: the decoction is made from 30 gr. of broken up roots boiled in one liter of water for 20-30 minutes. One mug of tea is to be drunk after the main meals. This tea treats painful menses.
•    The anise ether oil: it is used for curing stomach and intestine disorder, flatulence and cold.



Friday, February 10, 2012

Apples


Apples 



Apples, type of fruits which contains between 83 and 93% water. Is also known to contain free and combined organic acids, pectin's, proteins, Ca, Na, Fe, K, P and in small quantities SI, AL, S, Co etc…
Apples as well contain Vitamins A, B, C and PP in the exterior part of the fruit. Crucial fact about the skin of the apple in which it contains two times the quantity of pentatonic acids and vitamin C than in the pulp.

Therapeutic recommendations:

v  Internal:

It is a great help for the digestive system because of its moderate acidity, provoking tough reflex act an important growth of saliva and gastric secretions.

    It's recommended to eat the apple with its skin whenever you suffer of constipation for its laxative benefits, absorbing the toxins and microorganism from the intestine level.
    Eating Apples without the skin represents an important treatment for children in acute and chronic diarrhea.
    Its massive elimination of the uric acid makes it more important than having the diuretic action effect.
    Another good recommendation in which apple has a favorable action in high blood pressure, combined with its features to reduce cholesterol in atherosclerosis cases. 
    Apples are also suitable fruit in diets against obesity.
    Doctors noted the positive results in infantile diabetic treatment with apples and tomatoes.
    It's highly recommended to eat an Apple before bed time for its calming actions upon the nervous system level and eases the sleep.
    

v  External:

    Traditional medicine recommends warm covering of boiled fruits in ear pains.

v  Cosmetic

    Apple juice has a remarkable relaxing effect, message cheeks an chest. It's been known for its help in invigorate tissues.