What is the menopause?
Menopause is the time when, as part of the natural ageing process, a woman’s periods become irregular and then stop. This ‘change of life’ generally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 years, but can happen earlier or later than this for a variety of reasons. Medically, a woman is described as ‘postmenopausal’ when her periods have stopped completely for one year or more.
What happens during the menopause?
As your body approaches the menopause, the ovaries gradually become less active, producing less oestrogen and progesterone. As the level of these hormones falls, the menstrual cycle is disrupted. Exactly how the periods are affected varies from one woman to another; most commonly there is less bleeding and longer gaps between each period, but some women experience heavier, longer-lasting periods. This transitional phase, when many women seek healthcare advice, may be referred to medically as the ‘perimenopause’.
How do I know whether I am going through the menopause?
When the levels of oestrogen and progesterone fall during the menopause, this automatically causes the level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) to rise. Your GP can arrange for a simple blood test which measures your FSH level, confirming whether or not you are going through menopause.
What symptoms might I experience?
More than 8 in 10 women sail through the menopause symptom-free or experience only mild symptoms, but some women experience debilitating symptoms that interfere with their lives.1 Menopausal symptoms may begin up to five years before the periods finally stop and usually last for one to two years. Most commonly, these include hot flushes, night sweats, headaches, mood swings and a lower sex drive.
“Homeopathic treatment can help with hot flushes and sweats, tiredness, anxiety, sleeping difficulties, mood swings and headaches.”2
What is HRT?
The conventional medical view of menopause is that it is a disease that needs to be treated, in which women become deficient in oestrogen and progesterone. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) provides artificial forms of the missing hormones in the form of pills, patches or creams. If menopause is viewed in this way (rather than as a natural change in body function) replacing the missing hormones with artificial ones seems a logical solution. However, recent research has shown that this is not a risk-free option.
What’s the problem with HRT?
HRT was originally developed to help women experiencing debilitating menopausal symptoms, but later became much more widely used when doctors also began prescribing it for healthy postmenopausal women to protect against osteoporosis and heart disease. As more and more women used HRT for longer periods of time, there was growing concern amongst doctors about its safety.3
Two large studies have since demonstrated the dangers of HRT and led to significant changes in the way it is prescribed.
Overall the health risks of taking the most common form of HRT outweigh the benefits.
A major US research project involving over 16,000 women looked at the effects of the most commonly used form of HRT – pills known as ‘combined HRT’. In 2002, this trial had to be stopped early because of the health risks to the women involved. The researchers concluded that although this form of HRT gives protection against osteoporosis and bowel cancer, these benefits are outweighed by an increased risk of breast and uterine cancer, heart attack and stroke.
In 2005, results of the NHS-led ‘Million Women Study’ confirmed the link between breast cancer and combined HRT, with researchers estimating that 20,000 cases of breast cancer over the last decade have been due to HRT use. It was also found that oestrogen-only HRT carries a significant risk of endometrial cancer.
Homeopathic treatment for the menopause
Homeopathy is a system of medicine which is based on treating the individual with highly diluted substances given in mainly tablet form, which trigger the body’s natural system of healing. Based on their experience of their symptoms, a homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to the patient.
The menopause is a natural process but sometimes our bodies get out of balance and need help to restore good health. Homeopathic treatment has been shown to be effective for hot flushes and sweats, tiredness, anxiety, sleeping difficulties, mood swings and headaches. In a study carried out at an NHS Well-Woman clinic in Sheffield, 81per cent of 102 patients reported improvement of these menopause symptoms after homeopathic treatment.2
Women are always being treated by their doctors with harmful drugs to control their reproductive systems and natural cycles. This is especially true during menopause.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is the latest, favorite, quick and easy solution to supposedly prevent the natural aging process and its problems. Medical doctors don't know what to do to help women without using harmful drugs. And, the drug companies must make lots of money even if their solutions are harmful.
HRT for menopause is quite controversial, even in the allopathic medical world, because of the serious health risks and undesirable "side effects" of taking estrogen. Its long-term safety and efficacy remain a matter of great concern. Their own list of concerns includes:
The most common side affects:
bloating,
weight gain,
irritability and, rarely, depression.
For the first three to six months, vaginal spotting occurs in 30% to 50% of women taking continuous estrogen and progestin.
Serious risks:
the increased risk of developing breast cancer (by 25% and worse in women if there is current cancer or a family history), and
Uterine cancer by up to eight fold in women with an intact uterus;
Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding;
Acute liver disease;
Gall bladder disease;
Pancreatic disease;
blood clots;
Stroke;
Heart attack.
Relative risks:
Hypertension,
Benign breast disease,
Benign uterine disease,
Endometriosis,
Pancreatitis,
Epilepsy,
Migraine headaches.
Subjective Complaints of:
Nausea;
Headaches;
Breakthrough bleeding;
Depression;
Fluid retention.
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Homeopathy for Menopause
Natural Re-adjustment of Hormone Levels
Homeopathy is the safest treatment before, during, and after menopause because it stimulates the natural hormonal balance without the use of harmful drugs. Constitutional homeopathic treatment is best during the transitional period of menopause in order to balance hormonal levels and cure the many accompanying symptoms. You cannot address the complex of these symptoms as separate from the whole individual; for this reason true classical homeopathic prescribing is highly recommended for the treatment of menopause.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Seven Heart-Friendly Foods
When it comes to eating, a little bit of everything is the key, say experts. Our body needs all foods in moderation. Some help cure bowel problems, some help control diabetes and some keep eye problems at bay. Here are seven foods you should include in your diet to have a healthy heart.
Apples
Apples are a good source of vitamins and minerals like iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium as well as vitamins A, B and C. "These help in strengthening blood vessels," They also have a low glycemic index, making it safe for diabetics to consume.
Garlic
Garlic contains aicin, a powerful antioxidant. Other than that, "It helps lower the bad cholesterol," This means it prevents your arteries from getting clogged. So use this condiment in your curries, stir-fries and more.
Fish
"Oily fish contains omega-3 fatty acids that help to maintain the integrity of blood vessels by keeping them healthy and elastic," These acids also improve our immune system and help in increasing the good cholesterol or HDL levels. "It also reduces the chances of blood clots,
Olive oil
Due to the mono-saturated fats present, olive oil helps in lowering the amount of bad cholesterol. "It is also rich in antioxidants that increase the elasticity of arterial walls," This in turn prevents heart-related problems.
Wheat
"Wheat is a very good source of fibre, vitamins and minerals," It helps in reducing the amount of bad cholesterol. Fibre binds with the cholesterol and helps in eliminating it from our body. Other sources of fibre are: oats, barely, bajra, ragi, jowar and other whole grains.
Dairy
Milk and milk products are a good source of fatty acids. They are also a good source of antioxidants and polyphenols. "Polyphenols protect blood vessels and lower blood pressure, thus preventing cardiovascular diseases,"
Greens
Green leafy vegetables like spinach and fenugreek are a good source of vitamin B-complex and niacin. "These protect the blood vessels from clots and prevent hardening of arteries," S Other sources of B-complex vitamins are berries, citrus fruits and bell peppers.
A healthy diet and moderate exercise will go a long way in maintaining a healthier heart and a happier you!
Apples
Apples are a good source of vitamins and minerals like iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium as well as vitamins A, B and C. "These help in strengthening blood vessels," They also have a low glycemic index, making it safe for diabetics to consume.
Garlic
Garlic contains aicin, a powerful antioxidant. Other than that, "It helps lower the bad cholesterol," This means it prevents your arteries from getting clogged. So use this condiment in your curries, stir-fries and more.
Fish
"Oily fish contains omega-3 fatty acids that help to maintain the integrity of blood vessels by keeping them healthy and elastic," These acids also improve our immune system and help in increasing the good cholesterol or HDL levels. "It also reduces the chances of blood clots,
Olive oil
Due to the mono-saturated fats present, olive oil helps in lowering the amount of bad cholesterol. "It is also rich in antioxidants that increase the elasticity of arterial walls," This in turn prevents heart-related problems.
Wheat
"Wheat is a very good source of fibre, vitamins and minerals," It helps in reducing the amount of bad cholesterol. Fibre binds with the cholesterol and helps in eliminating it from our body. Other sources of fibre are: oats, barely, bajra, ragi, jowar and other whole grains.
Dairy
Milk and milk products are a good source of fatty acids. They are also a good source of antioxidants and polyphenols. "Polyphenols protect blood vessels and lower blood pressure, thus preventing cardiovascular diseases,"
Greens
Green leafy vegetables like spinach and fenugreek are a good source of vitamin B-complex and niacin. "These protect the blood vessels from clots and prevent hardening of arteries," S Other sources of B-complex vitamins are berries, citrus fruits and bell peppers.
A healthy diet and moderate exercise will go a long way in maintaining a healthier heart and a happier you!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Homeopathy for Stress Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine. Stress incontinence is prompted by a physical movement or activity — such as coughing, sneezing or heavy lifting — that puts pressure (stress) on your bladder. Stress incontinence is not related to psychological stress.
Stress incontinence is much more common in women than in men.
If you have stress incontinence, you may experience urine leakage when you:
Cough
Sneeze
Laugh
Stand up
Lift something heavy
Exercise
You may not experience incontinence every time you do one of these things, but any pressure-increasing activity can make you more vulnerable to unintentional urine loss, particularly when your bladder is full.
Stress incontinence occurs because of poor function in the muscles that support the bladder or control the release of urine. Sometimes both muscle groups are involved. The bladder expands as it fills with urine, but valve-like muscles at either end of the urethra — the short tube through which urine flows to exit your body — normally stay "closed" or contracted, preventing urine release until you reach a bathroom. When the muscles supporting the bladder are weak, however, pressure can trigger urine release before you're ready. Problems with the "valves" themselves (the urinary sphincter) may have the same effect.
Your bladder may not even feel unusually full when you have urine leakage due to stress incontinence. Anything that exerts force on the abdominal muscles — sneezing, bending over, lifting, laughing hard — also puts pressure on your bladder.
Your urinary sphincter and pelvic floor muscles may lose tone because of:
Childbirth. In women, poor function of pelvic floor muscles or the sphincter may occur because of tissue or nerve damage incurred during delivery of a child. Stress incontinence from this damage may begin soon after delivery or years later.
Prostate surgery. In men, the most common factor leading to stress incontinence is the surgical removal of the prostate gland (prostatectomy) to treat prostate cancer. Because the prostate gland encircles the urethra, a prostatectomy results in less urethral support.
Treatments and drugs
Your doctor is likely to recommend a combination of treatment strategies to end or lessen the number of incontinence episodes. If an underlying cause or contributing factor, such as a urinary tract infection, is identified, you'll also receive treatments to address those conditions.
Behavioral therapies
Behavioral therapies may help you eliminate or lessen episodes of stress incontinence. The stress incontinence treatments your doctor will recommend may cover the following areas:
Fluid consumption. Your doctor may recommend the amount and timing of fluid consumption during the day. You should also avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages.
Healthy lifestyle changes. Quitting smoking or losing weight may lessen your vulnerability to stress incontinence and improve symptoms if you do have stress incontinence.
Scheduled toilet trips. Your doctor may recommend a schedule for toileting. More frequent voiding of the bladder may reduce the number or severity of stress incontinence episodes.
Pelvic floor muscle exercises. Exercises called Kegels strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and urinary sphincter. Your doctor or a physical therapist can help you learn how to do these exercises correctly. How well Kegels will work for you depends on your willingness to perform the exercises regularly, just like any other exercise routine.
Devices
Certain devices designed for women may help control stress incontinence, including:
Vaginal pessary. This ring-shaped device, fitted and put into place by your doctor or nurse practitioner, helps support your bladder to prevent urine leakage. A vaginal pessary may be a good choice if you wish to avoid surgery.
Urethral plug. This small tampon-like disposable device inserted into the urethra acts as a plug to prevent leakage. It's usually used to prevent incontinence during a specific activity.
SurgerySurgical interventions to treat stress incontinence are generally designed to improve closure of the sphincter or support the bladder neck. Surgical interventions include:
Injectable bulking agents. Collagen, synthetic sugars or gels may be injected into tissues around the upper portion of the urethra. These materials increase pressure on the urethra, improving the closing ability of the sphincter. Because this intervention is relatively noninvasive and inexpensive, it may be an appropriate treatment alternative to try before other surgical options.
Open retropubic colposuspension. This procedure is often used to treat women with stress incontinence. Sutures attached either to ligaments or to bone lift and support tissues near the bladder neck and upper portion of the urethra.
Sling procedure. In this procedure most often performed for women, the surgeon uses the person's own tissue or a synthetic material to create a "sling" that supports the urethra. Slings for men are used less frequently, but this surgical approach is under investigation. A recently developed technique using a mesh sling has proved effective in easing symptoms of stress incontinence in men.
Inflatable artificial sphincter. This surgically implanted device is more often used to treat men. A cuff, which fits around the upper portion of the urethra, replaces the function of the sphincter. Tubes connect the cuff to a pressure-regulating balloon in the pelvic region and a manually operated pump in the scrotum. If the device is implanted in a woman, the pump is in the labia.
Lifestyle and home remedies
Healthy lifestyle practices can go a long way toward easing symptoms of stress incontinence.
Shed extra weight. If you're overweight — your body mass index (BMI) is over 25 — losing excess pounds can help reduce the overall pressure on your bladder and pelvic floor muscles. Losing 5 to 10 percent of your body weight may help improve your stress incontinence.
Add fiber to your diet. Constipation contributes to incontinence, especially if you often strain during bowel movements. Keeping your bowel movements soft and regular allows urine to flow freely and reduces the strain that's placed on your pelvic floor muscles. Eat high-fiber foods — whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables — to relieve and prevent constipation.
Avoid eating or drinking substances that can irritate your bladder. For instance, if you know that drinking coffee throughout the day tends to make you go to the bathroom more frequently, try reducing the amount you drink.
Maintain proper fluid intake. Drinking too much fluid can make you urinate more frequently. But not drinking enough can lead to a concentration of waste in your urine, which can irritate your bladder, too.
Don't smoke. Smoking can lead to a severe chronic cough, which can aggravate the symptoms of stress incontinence.
Homeopathic Remedies
Squilla, Causticum , Pulsatilla, Natrum mur, Zincum met
Stress incontinence is much more common in women than in men.
If you have stress incontinence, you may experience urine leakage when you:
Cough
Sneeze
Laugh
Stand up
Lift something heavy
Exercise
You may not experience incontinence every time you do one of these things, but any pressure-increasing activity can make you more vulnerable to unintentional urine loss, particularly when your bladder is full.
Stress incontinence occurs because of poor function in the muscles that support the bladder or control the release of urine. Sometimes both muscle groups are involved. The bladder expands as it fills with urine, but valve-like muscles at either end of the urethra — the short tube through which urine flows to exit your body — normally stay "closed" or contracted, preventing urine release until you reach a bathroom. When the muscles supporting the bladder are weak, however, pressure can trigger urine release before you're ready. Problems with the "valves" themselves (the urinary sphincter) may have the same effect.
Your bladder may not even feel unusually full when you have urine leakage due to stress incontinence. Anything that exerts force on the abdominal muscles — sneezing, bending over, lifting, laughing hard — also puts pressure on your bladder.
Your urinary sphincter and pelvic floor muscles may lose tone because of:
Childbirth. In women, poor function of pelvic floor muscles or the sphincter may occur because of tissue or nerve damage incurred during delivery of a child. Stress incontinence from this damage may begin soon after delivery or years later.
Prostate surgery. In men, the most common factor leading to stress incontinence is the surgical removal of the prostate gland (prostatectomy) to treat prostate cancer. Because the prostate gland encircles the urethra, a prostatectomy results in less urethral support.
Treatments and drugs
Your doctor is likely to recommend a combination of treatment strategies to end or lessen the number of incontinence episodes. If an underlying cause or contributing factor, such as a urinary tract infection, is identified, you'll also receive treatments to address those conditions.
Behavioral therapies
Behavioral therapies may help you eliminate or lessen episodes of stress incontinence. The stress incontinence treatments your doctor will recommend may cover the following areas:
Fluid consumption. Your doctor may recommend the amount and timing of fluid consumption during the day. You should also avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages.
Healthy lifestyle changes. Quitting smoking or losing weight may lessen your vulnerability to stress incontinence and improve symptoms if you do have stress incontinence.
Scheduled toilet trips. Your doctor may recommend a schedule for toileting. More frequent voiding of the bladder may reduce the number or severity of stress incontinence episodes.
Pelvic floor muscle exercises. Exercises called Kegels strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and urinary sphincter. Your doctor or a physical therapist can help you learn how to do these exercises correctly. How well Kegels will work for you depends on your willingness to perform the exercises regularly, just like any other exercise routine.
Devices
Certain devices designed for women may help control stress incontinence, including:
Vaginal pessary. This ring-shaped device, fitted and put into place by your doctor or nurse practitioner, helps support your bladder to prevent urine leakage. A vaginal pessary may be a good choice if you wish to avoid surgery.
Urethral plug. This small tampon-like disposable device inserted into the urethra acts as a plug to prevent leakage. It's usually used to prevent incontinence during a specific activity.
SurgerySurgical interventions to treat stress incontinence are generally designed to improve closure of the sphincter or support the bladder neck. Surgical interventions include:
Injectable bulking agents. Collagen, synthetic sugars or gels may be injected into tissues around the upper portion of the urethra. These materials increase pressure on the urethra, improving the closing ability of the sphincter. Because this intervention is relatively noninvasive and inexpensive, it may be an appropriate treatment alternative to try before other surgical options.
Open retropubic colposuspension. This procedure is often used to treat women with stress incontinence. Sutures attached either to ligaments or to bone lift and support tissues near the bladder neck and upper portion of the urethra.
Sling procedure. In this procedure most often performed for women, the surgeon uses the person's own tissue or a synthetic material to create a "sling" that supports the urethra. Slings for men are used less frequently, but this surgical approach is under investigation. A recently developed technique using a mesh sling has proved effective in easing symptoms of stress incontinence in men.
Inflatable artificial sphincter. This surgically implanted device is more often used to treat men. A cuff, which fits around the upper portion of the urethra, replaces the function of the sphincter. Tubes connect the cuff to a pressure-regulating balloon in the pelvic region and a manually operated pump in the scrotum. If the device is implanted in a woman, the pump is in the labia.
Lifestyle and home remedies
Healthy lifestyle practices can go a long way toward easing symptoms of stress incontinence.
Shed extra weight. If you're overweight — your body mass index (BMI) is over 25 — losing excess pounds can help reduce the overall pressure on your bladder and pelvic floor muscles. Losing 5 to 10 percent of your body weight may help improve your stress incontinence.
Add fiber to your diet. Constipation contributes to incontinence, especially if you often strain during bowel movements. Keeping your bowel movements soft and regular allows urine to flow freely and reduces the strain that's placed on your pelvic floor muscles. Eat high-fiber foods — whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables — to relieve and prevent constipation.
Avoid eating or drinking substances that can irritate your bladder. For instance, if you know that drinking coffee throughout the day tends to make you go to the bathroom more frequently, try reducing the amount you drink.
Maintain proper fluid intake. Drinking too much fluid can make you urinate more frequently. But not drinking enough can lead to a concentration of waste in your urine, which can irritate your bladder, too.
Don't smoke. Smoking can lead to a severe chronic cough, which can aggravate the symptoms of stress incontinence.
Homeopathic Remedies
Squilla, Causticum , Pulsatilla, Natrum mur, Zincum met
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Homeopathy for Swine Flu
Homeopathy has been very successful in treating the symptoms of flu and the Swine Flu pandemic has been no exception. Homeopaths gather symptoms from a large population and discern what is called a "genus epidemicus". The genus is the remedy, or group of remedies, with the symptoms of most people who have a particular flu. These remedies are therefore the most likely remedies to treat a particular flu strain.
Swine flu, which is a nickname for the H1N1 virus, is a new influenza virus that spread in 2009 for the first time. Swine flu is passed from person to person and was a pandemic in 2009. The virus is often called swine flu because the virus has many of the genes similar to those of swine influenza (which is influenza viruses that occur in pigs). Although homeopathic remedies cannot treat swine flu on their own, they can help to improve and relieve the symptoms that are often associated with swine flu.
The Swine Flu showed the typical symptoms of a regular flu with the exception of high fever and chills. As for the genus epidemicus of this flu, there are a few variations of this flu, so a few remedies have been required. This is much the same as in the Flu Epidemic of 1918 when two remedies were used to great advantage and a near 100% survival rate. The remedies mostly used in that flu were Bryonia and Gelsemium.
Remedies that homeopaths have found useful in treating this flu season include:
1. Ferrum Phos is always a good remedy to use in the first stages of flu. Ferrum phos can be taken in the 30c potency. Even the 6x potency, sold as a tissue salt, can stop a flu in its tracks. Ferrum phos can be alternated with Natrum Sulf during the first days of the flu.
2.Dulcamara is useful at the onset of a high fever. The Dulcamara cough hurts from muscular soreness. This flu is frequently brought on by cold, damp weather.
3. Nux vomica treats a flu with chills and pains in bones and joints. The irritability and chills are very marked.
4. Gelsemium treats a low fever, and is also a good remedy if you have not been well since the flu. Gelsemium patients experience weakness with shivering.
5. Arsenicum treats a burning fever that is accompanied with chills, restlessness and anxiety. The person needing Arsenicum is usually thirsty but only drinks small quantities at a time. They can have burning pains.
6. Bryonia is good for type of flu when the person does not want to move. The mouth is dry but they are thirsty.
7. Rhus tox flu can be accompanied with aching bones, restlessness, and a red tipped tongue. This is another remedy that is useful when the flu is brought on by damp weather.
8. Belladonna treats a high fever that comes on suddenly. Other accompanying symptoms of Belladonna include heat and redness.
9. Eupatorium perfoliatum experiences severe bone pains with great thirst.
10. Baptisia is a good remedy for flu, especially if it's centered in the gastro-intestinal track. This remedy can be helpful in the early stages of the flu. The person needing Baptisia can be weak, listless, and feel sore.
The above remedies cover the general conditions and treat the flu symptoms that most have experienced so far.
Influenzinum of latest make must be able to help as a preventative though it's not a fool-proof method. Two or three doses of 200c every dose a week apart will help.
Remedies close to symptoms will always help. so unless genus epidemicus is clear, usage of remedies suitable to symptoms is a wiser option.
Some remedies to have are:
Gelsemium, eupat. perf., Ars. alb, allium cepa, baptisia, rhustox, bryonia, sabadilla, sticta, phosphorus.
For the prophylactic uses of swine flu:When Swine flu appear in a family let all those who are unaffected take Ars.3c thrice daily and let the patients take influenzinum 30c every hour or two.This generally prevents the spread of the trouble and clears up the "Swine Flu" attack.
For the earliar stage of Swine Flu:One dose of Oscillococcinum 200c every 2 to 3 hours or repeat only if necessary.
Other remedies Which can help you:Cimic,Ars,Bell,Bry,Hep,Merc,Gels,Aconite,Rhustox and Eupat.perf
Arsenicum Album and Arsenicum Iodide for Swine Flu
Arsenicum album is a homeopathic remedy that works well for swine flu that causes symptoms that affect the respiratory tract. This homeopathic treatment works best for H1N1 sufferers with a dry throat and a burning pain that affects the throat or the upper airway. Watery diarrhea is also common for those who will benefit from this homeopathic treatment.
Arsenicum iodide is a homeopathic remedy that works well for those with swine flu who suffer from constant chills and tend to get overheated easily. This homeopathic treatment works especially well for those who sneeze constantly and have an inflamed throat
Dulcamara and Bryonia for Swine Flu
Dulcamara is a homeopathic medicine that works well for those with swine flu who have difficulty opening their eyes and have a sore throat. This homeopathic treatment works especially well if it hurts to cough and works best for those who have symptoms that worsen when exposed to cold air.
Bryonia is a homeopathic medicine that works well for those with swine flu that is accompanied by a deep, dry cough. It is also recommended for a headache that is accompanied with muscle aches. Those who will benefit from this homeopathic treatment often have stomach pain that worsens with movement and is relieved when the sufferer lies down for long periods of time. It's also common for those who will benefit from this homeopathic treatment to have a dry mouth.
Although it may not be necessary, many people prefer to see a licensed homeopath to have a homeopathic remedy selected for them based not only on their medical condition, but also on their medical history. Licensed homeopaths are also better able to diagnose symptoms that the individual may not even notice.
Swine flu, which is a nickname for the H1N1 virus, is a new influenza virus that spread in 2009 for the first time. Swine flu is passed from person to person and was a pandemic in 2009. The virus is often called swine flu because the virus has many of the genes similar to those of swine influenza (which is influenza viruses that occur in pigs). Although homeopathic remedies cannot treat swine flu on their own, they can help to improve and relieve the symptoms that are often associated with swine flu.
The Swine Flu showed the typical symptoms of a regular flu with the exception of high fever and chills. As for the genus epidemicus of this flu, there are a few variations of this flu, so a few remedies have been required. This is much the same as in the Flu Epidemic of 1918 when two remedies were used to great advantage and a near 100% survival rate. The remedies mostly used in that flu were Bryonia and Gelsemium.
Remedies that homeopaths have found useful in treating this flu season include:
1. Ferrum Phos is always a good remedy to use in the first stages of flu. Ferrum phos can be taken in the 30c potency. Even the 6x potency, sold as a tissue salt, can stop a flu in its tracks. Ferrum phos can be alternated with Natrum Sulf during the first days of the flu.
2.Dulcamara is useful at the onset of a high fever. The Dulcamara cough hurts from muscular soreness. This flu is frequently brought on by cold, damp weather.
3. Nux vomica treats a flu with chills and pains in bones and joints. The irritability and chills are very marked.
4. Gelsemium treats a low fever, and is also a good remedy if you have not been well since the flu. Gelsemium patients experience weakness with shivering.
5. Arsenicum treats a burning fever that is accompanied with chills, restlessness and anxiety. The person needing Arsenicum is usually thirsty but only drinks small quantities at a time. They can have burning pains.
6. Bryonia is good for type of flu when the person does not want to move. The mouth is dry but they are thirsty.
7. Rhus tox flu can be accompanied with aching bones, restlessness, and a red tipped tongue. This is another remedy that is useful when the flu is brought on by damp weather.
8. Belladonna treats a high fever that comes on suddenly. Other accompanying symptoms of Belladonna include heat and redness.
9. Eupatorium perfoliatum experiences severe bone pains with great thirst.
10. Baptisia is a good remedy for flu, especially if it's centered in the gastro-intestinal track. This remedy can be helpful in the early stages of the flu. The person needing Baptisia can be weak, listless, and feel sore.
The above remedies cover the general conditions and treat the flu symptoms that most have experienced so far.
Influenzinum of latest make must be able to help as a preventative though it's not a fool-proof method. Two or three doses of 200c every dose a week apart will help.
Remedies close to symptoms will always help. so unless genus epidemicus is clear, usage of remedies suitable to symptoms is a wiser option.
Some remedies to have are:
Gelsemium, eupat. perf., Ars. alb, allium cepa, baptisia, rhustox, bryonia, sabadilla, sticta, phosphorus.
For the prophylactic uses of swine flu:When Swine flu appear in a family let all those who are unaffected take Ars.3c thrice daily and let the patients take influenzinum 30c every hour or two.This generally prevents the spread of the trouble and clears up the "Swine Flu" attack.
For the earliar stage of Swine Flu:One dose of Oscillococcinum 200c every 2 to 3 hours or repeat only if necessary.
Other remedies Which can help you:Cimic,Ars,Bell,Bry,Hep,Merc,Gels,Aconite,Rhustox and Eupat.perf
Arsenicum Album and Arsenicum Iodide for Swine Flu
Arsenicum album is a homeopathic remedy that works well for swine flu that causes symptoms that affect the respiratory tract. This homeopathic treatment works best for H1N1 sufferers with a dry throat and a burning pain that affects the throat or the upper airway. Watery diarrhea is also common for those who will benefit from this homeopathic treatment.
Arsenicum iodide is a homeopathic remedy that works well for those with swine flu who suffer from constant chills and tend to get overheated easily. This homeopathic treatment works especially well for those who sneeze constantly and have an inflamed throat
Dulcamara and Bryonia for Swine Flu
Dulcamara is a homeopathic medicine that works well for those with swine flu who have difficulty opening their eyes and have a sore throat. This homeopathic treatment works especially well if it hurts to cough and works best for those who have symptoms that worsen when exposed to cold air.
Bryonia is a homeopathic medicine that works well for those with swine flu that is accompanied by a deep, dry cough. It is also recommended for a headache that is accompanied with muscle aches. Those who will benefit from this homeopathic treatment often have stomach pain that worsens with movement and is relieved when the sufferer lies down for long periods of time. It's also common for those who will benefit from this homeopathic treatment to have a dry mouth.
Although it may not be necessary, many people prefer to see a licensed homeopath to have a homeopathic remedy selected for them based not only on their medical condition, but also on their medical history. Licensed homeopaths are also better able to diagnose symptoms that the individual may not even notice.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Health Benefits of Cucumbers
1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one
cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5,
Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus,
Potassium and Zinc.
2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and
pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and
Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for
hours.
3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing
a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide
a soothing, spa-like fragrance.
4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in
a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long.
The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a
scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them
flee the area
5 Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out
or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your
problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause
the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and
reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!
6.. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber
slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free.
Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish
essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium,
avoiding both a hangover and headache!!
7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge?
Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European
trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.
8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you
don 't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber
over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that
not only looks great but also repels water.
9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice
and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!
10. Stressed out and don 't have time for massage, facial or visit to
the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of
water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the
boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing,
relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and
college students during final exams.
11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don 't have gum or
mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth
with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the
photochemical will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for
causing bad breath.
12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless
steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to
clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the
shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or
fingernails while you clean
13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and
slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and
markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!
cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5,
Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus,
Potassium and Zinc.
2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and
pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and
Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for
hours.
3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing
a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide
a soothing, spa-like fragrance.
4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in
a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long.
The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a
scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them
flee the area
5 Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out
or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your
problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause
the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and
reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!
6.. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber
slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free.
Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish
essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium,
avoiding both a hangover and headache!!
7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge?
Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European
trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.
8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you
don 't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber
over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that
not only looks great but also repels water.
9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice
and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!
10. Stressed out and don 't have time for massage, facial or visit to
the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of
water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the
boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing,
relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and
college students during final exams.
11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don 't have gum or
mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth
with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the
photochemical will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for
causing bad breath.
12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless
steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to
clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the
shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or
fingernails while you clean
13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and
slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and
markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!
DRINKING WATER ON EMPTY STOMACH
DRINK WATER ON EMPTY STOMACH
It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value.. We publish below a description of use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100% cure for the following diseases:
Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heart beat, epilepsy, excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney and urine diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes, constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual disorders, ear nose and throat diseases.
METHOD OF TREATMENT
1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4 x 160ml glasses of water
2.. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for 45 minute
3. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.
4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or drink anything for 2 hours
5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink 4 glasses of water at the beginning may commence by taking little water and gradually increase it to 4 glasses per day.
6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the sick and others can enjoy a healthy life.
The following list gives the number of days of treatment required to cure/control/reduce main diseases:
1. High Blood Pressure (30 days)
2. Gastric (10 days)
3. Diabetes (30 days)
4. Constipation (10 days)
5. Cancer (180 days)
6. TB (90 days)
7. Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment only for 3 days in the 1st week, and from 2nd week onwards – daily.
This treatment method has no side effects, however at the commencement of treatment you may have to urinate a few times.
It is better if we continue this and make this procedure as a routine work in our life. Drink Water and Stay healthy and Active.
This makes sense .. The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals ..not cold water. Maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating!!! Nothing to lose, everything to gain...
For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you.
It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion.
Once this "sludge" reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food.. It will line the intestine.
Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
A serious note about heart attacks:
· Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting,
· Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.
· You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack.
· Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.
· 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up.
· Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep.. Let's be careful and be aware.. The more we know, the better chance we could survive...
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to everyone they know, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.
It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value.. We publish below a description of use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100% cure for the following diseases:
Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heart beat, epilepsy, excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney and urine diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes, constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual disorders, ear nose and throat diseases.
METHOD OF TREATMENT
1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4 x 160ml glasses of water
2.. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for 45 minute
3. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.
4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or drink anything for 2 hours
5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink 4 glasses of water at the beginning may commence by taking little water and gradually increase it to 4 glasses per day.
6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the sick and others can enjoy a healthy life.
The following list gives the number of days of treatment required to cure/control/reduce main diseases:
1. High Blood Pressure (30 days)
2. Gastric (10 days)
3. Diabetes (30 days)
4. Constipation (10 days)
5. Cancer (180 days)
6. TB (90 days)
7. Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment only for 3 days in the 1st week, and from 2nd week onwards – daily.
This treatment method has no side effects, however at the commencement of treatment you may have to urinate a few times.
It is better if we continue this and make this procedure as a routine work in our life. Drink Water and Stay healthy and Active.
This makes sense .. The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals ..not cold water. Maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating!!! Nothing to lose, everything to gain...
For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you.
It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion.
Once this "sludge" reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food.. It will line the intestine.
Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
A serious note about heart attacks:
· Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting,
· Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.
· You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack.
· Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.
· 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up.
· Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep.. Let's be careful and be aware.. The more we know, the better chance we could survive...
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to everyone they know, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.
Benefits of going Bananas
A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression "going bananas" is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on:
Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!
This is interesting.
After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again..
Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet..
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia : High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach..
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers.. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance.. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
PASS IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS
PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !!!
Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!
This is interesting.
After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again..
Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet..
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia : High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach..
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers.. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance.. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
PASS IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS
PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !!!
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