Holistic Health Tips
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Holistic Health Tips
DAY 1
Well begun is half done. Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Cut out all starchy foods like white bread, pasta, potatoes to reduce calorie intake. Look out for a tip on fruits tomorrow.
DAY 2
Today is Day 2 of your program. Avoid fruits like bananas, chickoos, grapes & mangoes. Have the whole fruit instead of the juice. Tip on healthy snacking tomorrow.
DAY 3
Snack on salad vegetables with dips, home-roasted kurmuras, bhel, non-buttered popcorn, dry fruits, sprouts. Get fit while you work. More tomorrow.
DAY 4
Incorporate exercise within your work-schedule. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park your car a short distance from the office & walk. Moderate changes tomorrow.
DAY 5
Don't revamp eating habits over-night. Begin to remedy excesses with moderate changes that can result in lifelong healthy eating habits. Look out for hot tips on cold beverages.
DAY 6
Have beverages like soya milk, vegetables or fruit juices, natural water, aloe vera juice. Cut down on tea, coffee & aerated waters. Swim & stay trim. More tomorrow.
DAY 7
Swimming is a complete work-out that burns calories without pounding your joints. Mickey Mehta can teach you to befriend water & swim in less than 24 hours. Vedic diets tomorrow.
DAY 8
Have vedic diets which are completely vegetarian with lots of fruits and vegetable juices, sprouts and hot water with ginger and honey. Tomorrow learn about importance of colour in food.
DAY 9
Red and orange foods stimulate the nervous system. Green foods balance the body's acid and alkaline levels. Purple foods are soothing. Holistic health in a nutshell tomorrow.
DAY 10
Continue eating natural, fresh, unprocessed foods & abstain from alcohol & nicotine. Take a brisk walk daily for 30 minutes. You will feel lighter on your feet & brighter in your head.
DAY 11
Hope you are progressing well. Have a lot of fruits. They are free from colours, preservatives and emulsifiers. Avoid bananas, grapes, chickoos & mangoes. Befriend water tomorrow.
DAY 12
Drink 2 litres of water daily. A glass of water can take the edge of hunger for 15-20 minutes. By drinking water instead of colas, coffee & shakes, you can dodge hundreds of calories.
DAY 13
Herbs like tulsi, wheat grass, aloe vera, ginseng bolster immunity and suppress infections. Garlic of a powerful natural antibiotic. Ginger has anti-infective abilities.
DAY 14
Have a fist of nuts instead of high calorie snacks. Nuts are high in unsaturated fat which is beneficial for blood cholesterol. They have adequate amounts of proteins and minerals.
DAY 15
Dinner should always be light and free of all carbohydrates. Finish dinner at least 3-4 hours before you sleep. Have soups and salads. The health benefits of vegan diets tomorrow.
DAY 16
Vegan diets eliminate meat, dairy products and eggs. Substitute soya milk for cow's milk. Kicking meat helps cut the risk of cancer, obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
DAY 17
Make very gradual changes in your diet. There are no 'superfoods' and don't expect to revamp your eating habits overnight. Begin to remedy excesses with moderate changes.
DAY 18
Instead of eating 3 meals a day, have 4-5 small meals. Eat every 3-4 hours to regularize blood sugar levels. Never skip meals especially breakfast. Don't eat while watching TV.
DAY 19
The glycemic index of foods influences blood sugar after a meal. Eat foods with low GI that is slow carbohydrates like wholemeal bread / pasta, boiled potatoes, unpolished rise.
DAY 20
Cut down on hidden salts. Avoid sauces, ketch-up, chips, papads, pickles, canned & tinned foods as these contain a lot of salt. The health benefits of soya tomorrow.
DAY 21
Soya contains phytoestrogens that help prevent breast and ovarian cancers. Soya milk is a good substitute for other high-protein drinks. Have tofu instead of paneer.
DAY 22
Bananas are good for hypertensives as they are high in potassium and low in sodium. They are rich in fibre and restore normal bowel movement. They provide instant energy.
DAY 23
Cut down on alcohol and aerated waters as they provide only empty calories. A better choice would be vegetable juices, coconut water, herbal teas and unsweetened fruit juices.
DAY 24
Physical activity helps to distress. People often over-eat to overcome feelings of boredom, depression, anxiety. Exercise releases endorphins or feel-good hormones.
DAY 25
Curb the use of oil in cooking. Use no more than 1 tables-spoon oil in the entire day. Switch over rice-brand oil. Cook in non-stick woks Grill, sauté & bake instead of deep-frying.
DAY 26
Cut down on non-vegetarian foods. They cause obesity, heart disease & colon cancers. Avoid red meats & organ meats. Cut out all the visible fat from the meat. Have egg whites & fish.
DAY 27
Small tips go a long way in reducing weight. Eat in small plates and eat slowly. Put your fork down after every bite. No second helpings. Stop eating before you are completely full.
DAY 28
Use garlic as it has immune enhancing compounds that inactivate carcinogens in the liver. It lowers the risk of stomach and colon cancers. Use it in salads, sauces, marinades.
DAY 29
Limit salt intake to less than 2,500 mg a day. Have rock salt instead of the regular salt. Throw the salt-shaker away to limit the salt intake. Use lime instead with your food.
DAY 30
Hope you had a healthy month. These changes in diet and lifestyle have to be incorporated on a life-long basis to show results & to reap benefits.
DAY 31
Fad diets come and go. Vedic 'satvic' diets are here to stay. Foods consumed in their unaltered state deliver energy to the body. Face the right direction & become thinner tomorrow.
DAY 32
Our bodies are influenced by the forces of the cosmos. To combat weight gain face East while exercising. This increases the metabolic rate. Rotate your neck and limbs clockwise.
DAY 33
Get active and start moving. Jogging, walking, yoga, pilates & aerobics releases endorphins and helps relieve stress. Splash your way to fitness tomorrow.
DAY 34
Aqua aerobics improves muscle tone. It is kind to the ligaments and facilitates strength to injured joints and muscles. Breathe well to improve mental health.
DAY 35
To improve mental clarity breathe consciously. If you are confused, take a few deep breaths. When faced with anxiety breathe deeply and confidence will be regained.
DAY 36
A well-balanced diet sufficient in calcium, proteins, vitamins and minerals mask signs of ageing. Consume fruits and vegetable juices. Benefits of vegan diets tomorrow.
DAY 37
Vegan diets which eliminate meat, eggs and dairy products reduce the risk of illness. They cut the risk of obesity, diabetes and cancer. Replace cow's milk by soya milk.
DAY 38
Choose foods that are alive like fresh fruits, veggies, sprouts, seeds, nuts, herbs and roots. These positively influence your body and mind, harnessing the thought processes.
DAY 39
Get rid of body heat by having lots of cucumber juice with mint or coriander leaves. Avoid spices and drink lots of coconut water. Tips on soothing frayed nerves tomorrow.
DAY 40
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to soothe frayed nerves. For effective temper control breathe consciously. When you are about to get angry, take a few deep breathes.
DAY 41
Say 'no' to second helpings. Never take another helping of the same. Eat something else that is much healthier and lighter. The truth about fibre tomorrow.
DAY 42
Avoid too much fibre as that can cause bloating and flatulence. Have lot of water along with a high fibre diet as it helps in forming a bulk. Increase fibre intake gradually.
DAY 43
Stay away from any abuses to the body like smoking, drinking, drugs, non-vegetarian food and dairy products. Your body stays healthy if kept unabused. Generate energy tomorrow.
Day 44
Do generative things like working out, creating more cells, generating and liberating energy, aligning your chakras and your 3 selves - mind, body and soul.
DAY 45
The benefits of vegetarianism helps at mental and spiritual levels. It helps strengthen the body, mind and spirit. Turn vegetarian today. Look out for tips on yoga tomorrow.
DAY 46
Practice yoga regularly. It's a holistic practice that tones and invigorates the whole body. It helps create a balance of mind, body and spirit. Health benefits of soya tomorrow.
DAY 47
Consume for soya which is a good high protein substitute to meat. It contains phytoestrogens that help to prevent breast and ovarian cancers. Go natural tomorrow.
DAY 48
Eat foods that are simple, fresh and unprocessed. They are preservative free, free from mood-altering chemicals. This enhances mental, physical and spiritual health.
DAY 49
Replace garnishes like cheese and cream with lemon juice. Lemon juice with warm water first thing in the morning is a healthy way to start the day. Tips on staying active tomorrow.
DAY 50
Stay as active as possible. Incorporate as much physical activity as you possibly can. It helps beat stress, controls your appetite and keeps your weight in check.
DAY 51
Avoid refined sugar. Sugar-rich diets cause sagging of skin as sugar damages collagen. Have citrus fruits rich in vitamin C, a collagen booster. It keeps the skin looking young.
DAY 52
As a rule avoid foods that are white in colour. That includes sugar, rice, pasta, bread and maida. Switch to whole-wheat options like brown or red rice, whole-wheat pasta & bread.
DAY 53
Never starve in order to lose weight. Starvation results in the body storing more fat. Instead eat healthy and in moderation. The truth about anti-oxidants tomorrow.
DAY 54
Eat foods that are rich in anti-oxidants like spinach, tomatoes, papaya. They delay the signs of ageing and also protect your eyes. Some practical diet tips tomorrow.
DAY 55
Follow a few practical diet tips which go a long way in aiding weight loss. Put your fork down after every bite. Eat in small plates and do not eat in front of the television.
DAY 56
Pilates is a challenging mind-body experience. It helps tone muscles, improve posture, provides flexibility and harmonises the mind and body. Practice pilates regularly.
DAY 57
Drink 2-3 litres of clean and pure water which is enriched with natural minerals. This improves circulation and also purifies, cleanses and detoxifies the digestive system.
DAY 58
Completely avoid aerated waters and colas from your diet. They have only empty calories and do not provide any nutrients to the body. They also deplete the bones of calcium.
DAY 59
Start the day with suryanamaskar (sun salutation). 1 set of suryanamaskar provides a complete body stretch. If this set is done more than once it is a good cardio exercise.
DAY 60
Practice meditation regularly. It helps relieve stress, rejuvenates you and helps improve your focus. It helps soothe frayed nerves and helps create harmony.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Holistic Health Tips
Interesting facts about BODY
1 ) HEART beats 1,03,689 times.
2 ) LUNGS respire 23,045 times.
3 ) BLOOD flows 16,80,000 miles.
4 ) NAILS grow 0.00007 inches
5 ) HAIR grows 0.01715 inches
6 ) Take 2.9 pounds WATER (including all liquids)
7 ) Take of 3.25 pounds FOOD.
8 ) Breathe 438 cubic feet AIR.
9) Lose 85.60, BODY TEMPERATURE.
10 ) Produce 1.43 pints SWEAT.
11 ) Speak 4,800 WORDS.
12 ) During SLEEP move 25.4 times
SMOKING
Smoking is one of the worst things kids or adults can do to their bodies. Yet every single day nearly 4,400 kids between the ages 12 and 17 start smoking. Why? There's more than just one simple answer. Some kids may start smoking just because they're curious. Others may like the idea of doing something dangerous - something grown-ups don't want them to do. Still others might have grown up around lots of people who smoke and they might think it's the way to act like an adult.
You've probably heard that smoking and tobacco use can cause cancer and heart disease. That's true, but sometimes kids can't really think that far into the future to worry about an illness they might not get for 20 years. So let's talk about the problems that might affect kids more quickly:
bad breath
yellow teeth
smelly clothes
more colds and coughs
difficulty keeping up with friends when playing sports
empty wallet - cigarettes and tobacco products are very expensive!
Let's find out more about cigarettes and tobacco.
What Are Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco?
Tobacco (say: tuh-ba-ko) is a plant that can be smoked in cigarettes, pipes, or cigars. It's the same plant that's in smokeless tobacco, known as dip, chew, snuff, spit, or chewing tobacco. Smokeless tobacco is not lit and breathed in like tobacco in cigarettes, pipes, and cigars. Instead, smokeless tobacco is put between the lip and gum and sucked on inside the mouth.
Tobacco contains nicotine (say: nih-kuh-teen), a chemical that causes a tingly or good feeling - but that feeling only lasts for a little while. Nicotine is also addictive (say: uh-dik-tiv). That means that if you start to use nicotine, your body and mind will become so used to it that you'll need to have it just to feel OK.
Anyone who starts smoking could become addicted to it. If you're addicted to something, it's very hard to stop doing it, even if you want to. That's why so many adults have a hard time quitting smoking.
Why Is It So Bad for You?
Cigarettes and smokeless tobacco kill hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. You know those rubber bracelets that were created to bring attention to different causes? The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids created a red one with the number 1,200 on it. Why 1,200? That's the number of people who die each day due to smoking.
The nicotine and other poisonous chemicals in tobacco cause lots of diseases, like heart problems and some kinds of cancer. If you smoke, you hurt your lungs and heart each time you light up. It also can make it more difficult for blood to move around in the body, so smokers may feel tired and cranky. The longer you smoke, the worse the damage becomes.
The Other Cost of Smoking
Using tobacco eats up a lot of money, too. A pack of cigarettes costs $4, on average. That means, even if you buy just one pack a week, you'll spend $208 in a year. Some people smoke a pack a day, which adds up to $1,460! That's a lot of CDs, computer games, and clothes.
What's It Like?
Usually, people don't like smoking or chewing tobacco at first. Your body is smart, and it knows when it's being poisoned. When people try smoking for the first time, they often cough a lot and feel pain or burning in their throat and lungs. This is your lungs' way of trying to protect you and tell you to keep them smoke free. Also, many people say that they feel sick to their stomachs or even throw up. If someone accidentally swallows chewing tobacco, they may be sick for hours. Yuck.
What if My Friend Smokes?
If you have a friend who smokes or uses tobacco, you can help him or her by encouraging the person to quit. Here are some reasons you can mention:
It will hurt his or her health.
It will make his or her breath stinky.
It will turn his or her teeth yellow.
It will give him or her less endurance when running or playing sports.
It's expensive.
It's illegal to buy cigarettes when you're underage.
If you think it will help, you could print out articles like this one for your friend. He or she may be interested in learning more about the dangers of smoking. But the person also could be a little angry. No one likes to hear that they're doing something wrong. If your friend gets upset, don't push it too much. In time, he or she may realize you are right.
In the meantime, it could help to talk with a parent or a school counselor to say you're worried about your friend. When your friend is ready, a grown-up can help him or her quit for good. If your friend decides to quit, support him or her
Honey and Cinnamon
~Honey & Cinnamon~
Introduction
¬It is found that mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most of the diseases.
¬Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world.
¬Ayurvedic as well as Yunani medicine have been using honey as a vital
medicine for centuries.
¬Scientists of today also accept honey as a Ram Ban (very effective)
medicine for all kinds of diseases.
¬Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases.
¬Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right
dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients also.
¬A famous magazine named Weekly World News published in Canada dated 17
January, 95 has given a list of diseases that can be cured by Honey and
Cinnamon as researched by western scientists.
Arthritis
¬Take one part honey to two parts of luke warm water and add a small
teaspoon of cinnamon powder, make a paste and massage it on the itching part
of the body slowly.
¬It is noticed that the pain recedes within a minute or two.
¬Or arthritis patients may daily, morning and night take one cup of hot
water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
¬If drunk regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured.
¬In a recent research done at the Copenhagen University, it was found that
when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon
Honey and half teaspoon cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that
within a week out of the 200 people so treated practically 73 patients were
totally relieved of pain and within a month, mostly all the patients who
could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without
pain.
Hair Loss
¬Those suffering from hair loss or baldness, may apply a paste of hot olive
oil, one tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder before bath
and keep it for approx. 15 min. and then wash the hair.
¬It was found very effective if kept for 5 mins. also.
Bladder Infections
¬Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a
glass of luke warm water and drink it.
¬It destroys the germs of the bladder.
Toothache
¬Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey
and apply on the aching tooth.
¬This may be done 3 times a day daily till such time that the tooth has
stopped aching.
Cholesterol
¬Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16
ounces of tea water, if given to a cholesterol patient, it reduces the level
of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours.
¬As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken 3 times a day any chronic
cholesterol is cured.
¬As per the information received in the said journal, pure honey taken with
food daily relieves complains of cholesterol.
Colds
¬Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon luke
warm honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days.
¬This process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.
Infertility
¬Yunani and Ayurvedic have been using honey for years in medicine to
strengthen the semen of men.
¬If impotent men regularly take two tablespoon of honey before sleeping,
their problem will be solved.
¬In China, Japan and Far-East countries, women who do not conceive and to
strengthen the uterus have been taking cinnamon powder for centuries.
¬Women who cannot conceive may take a pinch of cinnamon powder in half
teaspoon of honey and apply it on the gums frequently throughout the day, so
that it slowly mixes with the saliva and enters the body.
¬A couple in Merryland, America had no children for 14 years and had left
hope of having a child of their own.
¬When told about this process husband and wife started taking honey and
cinnamon as stated above, the wife conceived after a few months and had
twins at full term.
Upset Stomach
¬Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach
ulcers from the root.
¬GAS : According to the studies done in India & Japan, it is revealed that
if honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.
Heart Diseases
¬Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread or chappati
instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast.
¬It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart
attack.
¬Also those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily,
are kept miles away from the next attack.
¬Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens
the heart beat.
¬In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients
successfully and have found that due to the increasing age the arteries and
veins which lose their flexibility and get clogged are revitalized.
Immune System
¬Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and
protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks.
¬Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large
amounts.
¬Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight
bacteria and viral diseases.
Indigestion
¬Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food,
relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.
Influenza
¬A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ingredient
which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
Longevity
¬Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly arrests the
ravages of old age.
¬Take 4 spoons of honey, 1spoon of cinnamon powder and 3 cups of water and
boil to make like tea.
¬Drink 1/4 cup, 3 to 4 times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and
arrests old age.
¬Life span also increases and even if a person is 100 years old, starts
performing the chores of a 20 year old.
Pimples
¬Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste.
¬Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning
with warm water.
¬If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.
Skin Infections
¬Eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections are cured by applying
honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts.
Weight Loss
¬Daily in the morning, 1/2 hour before breakfast on an empty stomach and at
night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup
water.
¬If taken regularly it reduces the weight of even the most obese person.
¬Also drinking of this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to
accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.
Cancer
¬Recent research in Japan and Australia has reveled that advanced cancer of
the stomach and bones have been cured successfully.
¬Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one
tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month 3
times a day.
Fatigue
¬Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful
than detrimental to the body strength.
¬Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon power in equal parts are more
alert and flexible.
¬Dr. Milton who has done research says that half tablespoon honey taken in
one glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after
brushing and in the afternoon at about 3.00 p.m. when the vitality of the
body starts decreasing, increases the vitality of the body within a week.
Bad Breath
¬People of South America, first thing in the morning gargle with one
teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water.
¬So their breath stays fresh throughout the day.
Hearing Loss
¬Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder taken in equal parts
restores hearing.