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Turmeric This golden spice, used in almost every meal in India is very valuable."It is a very powerful healer. It prevents growth of cancer cells and thus can prevent cancer,"says Mumbai-based nutritionist Naini Setalvad. Its anti-inflammato ry properties reduces swelling caused due to pain."It also said to prevent alzhiemers and said to reduce severity of pain caused due to arthritis,"says Mumbai-based nutritionist Maithili Pashtekar. This spice also acts as an antioxidant that helps lower cholesterol. Cinnamon Often used in coffees and other desserts, cinnamon is said to have the ability to reduce blood sugar levels."This spice contains antioxidants that help lowering levels of bad cholesterol,"says Naini. More good news for women- including this spice in your diet will also ensure less painful cycles. Ginger Good ol'ginger candy has always been an instant cure to motion sickness or has curbed a feeling of nausea. The spice does more than

It could be a miracle cure for dengue. And the best part is you can make it at home. The juice of the humble papaya leaf has been seen to arrest the destruction  of platelets that has been the cause for so many deaths this dengue season. Ayurveda researchers have found that enzymes in the papaya leaf can fight a host of viral infections, not just dengue, & can help regenerate platelets and white blood cells. Scores of patients have benefited from the papaya leaf juice, say doctors. Papaya has always been known to be good for the digestive system. Due to its rich vitamin and mineral content, it is a health freak's favourite. But its dengue -fighting properties have only recently been discovered. Chymopapin and papin - enzymes in the papaya leaf - help revive platelet count, say experts SHARE this

 50 HOUSEHOLD TIPS!   SAVE MONEY AND MAKE ENDS MEET: Here are easy uses for common household items to make your life TOXIC-free AND SAVE YOU MONEY! 1) Toothpaste: Buff a CD/DVD Apply toothpaste to a cotton ball and wipe the disc. Wash with water afterwards and you’ve got a brand new disc! 2) Cornstarch: Untangle Knots Sprinkling cornstarch into tough knots, such as shoe laces helps loosen them. 3) Walnut: Buff Dings out of Wood Furniture Get rid of unsightly scratches and dings on wood furniture by rubbing a walnut on the areas. The blemishes will vanish quickly and your furniture and pocket book will be saved. 4) Club Soda: Make Your Breads Fluffier When baking, where recipes call for water, add club soda instead to make pancakes, waffles and any other breads fluffier. 5) Salt: Keep Windows Frost Free Pour a cup of salt into a liter of water. Sponge the liquid onto the inside of window to prevent frost from forming during the winter months. 6) Rubbing Alcohol: Remove P

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many people skip this meal. Most people have very busy schedules, and that leaves little time to eat breakfast. However, you should try your best to eat a nutritious meal before you start your day. There are a number of benefits that you can reap from eating breakfast. Energy Boost If you feel sluggish in the morning, then a nutritious breakfast can give you the energy that you need to get through your day. Fiber, vitamin C and vitamin D are just a few of the many nutrients that will help increase your energy level. Whole wheat toast with eggs and an orange is an example of a nutritious breakfast. Help You Focus Better It will be much easier for you to focus on work or school if your stomach is full. On the other hand, you will have a harder time focusing if you skip breakfast. When you are hungry, it is hard to think about anything else except for food. Prevent You From Gaining Weight Researchers have found that people w

I URGE ALL MY FRIENDS TO READ & SHARE THIS; YOU COULD SAVE A LOVED ONES LIFE BY KNOWING THIS SIMPLE INFORMATION!!! Stroke has a new indicator! They say if you forward this to ten people, you stand a chance of saving one life. Will you send this along? Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue: During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ...she said she had just tripped  over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 PM Jane passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopele

A MUST READ..!!! This is a vital information - literally of life and death - Be sure to read it and send it to those who appreciate it. WATER AND SOAP IN ARMPIT BEFORE BEDTIME We spend the night with clean and underarm deodorant, to be a free breathing time the armpit. Some time ago, I went to a seminar on Breast Cancer, led by Terry Birk with support from Dan Sullivan. During the discussion, asked why the most common reason for developing breast cancer tumors is near the armpit. My question could not be answered at that time. This information was sent to me recently, and I'm glad it has been answered. I informed a friend who is undergoing chemotherapy and she said that I had this information, obtained in a support group that frequents ... Now I want to share information with you.!The main cause of Breast Cancer is the use of anti-perspirant! Most products on the market are a combination of anti-perspirant/deodorants. Look at the labels! Deodorant is fine, ANTI-PERSPIR

Please note that another name for Lady Finger is "OKRA ". Take two pieces of Lady Finger and remove/cut both ends of each Piece. Also put a small cut in the middle and put these two pieces in glass of water. Cover the glass and keep it at room temperature during night.  Early morning, before breakfast simply remove two pieces of lady Finger from the glass and drink that water. Keep doing it on daily basis. Within two weeks, you will see remarkable results in reduction of your SUGAR. My sister has got rid of her diabetes. She was on Insulin for a few years, but after taking the lady fingers every morning for a few months, she has stopped Insulin but continues to take the lady fingers every day. But she chops the lady fingers into fine pieces in the night, adds the water and drinks it all up the next morning. Please. try it as it will not do you any harm even if it does not do much good to you, but U have to keep taking it for a few months before U see results, as mo

According to research, one third of all American cancer deaths might be diet related. What is best to eat then? The answer is to avoid food that stimulates cancer and cleave to healthy food. Some of the best anti-cancer foods are listed below: 1. Cabbage family Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage have a component called indole-3 carbinol that helps in combating breast cancer by converting cancer promoting estrogen into some other useful substance. Broccoli also has a chemical called sulforaphane that aids in eliminating free radicals. This prevents colon and rectal cancers. These vegetables can become a tasty ingredient of your salads, sandwiches and soups. 2. Tomatoes Tomatoes are rich in red color pigment called lycopene that fight against the free radicals in body. These radicals tend to trigger cancerous cell development. Vitamin C present in it prevents cellular damage that also promotes cancer. It mainly reduces the risk of prostate cancer. 3. Red grapes Red grapes or g

Remove a splinter with baking soda is best for tiny, invisible splinters. Using a baking soda paste it will cause the skin to swell and push the splinter out.

The best way to wash your hands is with soap and water, that being said a hand sanitizer is very important to carry around with you. A hand sanitizer is very useful when your are travelling. When you go on a road trip and suddenly want to pop something in your mouth, use a hand sanitizer before eating anything. This way you will not use up the water that you carry for yourself on the trip. Even when you are flying or travelling by train make sure to carry a hand sanitizer. When you go to a movie theater and want to eat popcorn but your hands are not clean, use a hand sanitizer before you pop one in your mouth. Anywhere you go carry a hand sanitizer because you may not find water and soap to wash your hands before eating.

What a great, inexpensive way to clean your mattress! Be sure & share the post so you can save it to your Timeline! CLEAN YOUR MATTRESS: Pour about 1 cup of baking soda into a Mason jar & drop in 4 drops of lavender essential oil. Put on lid & shake jar. Using a kitchen strainer, sprinkle the baking soda mixture all over the mattress & let it sit for an hour or more. Thoroughly vacuum the mattress. Bye, bye dust mites & other nasty things! The baking soda helps draw up any moisture & deep dirtiness. It deodorizes & leaves the mattress smelling fresh & clean!

Abrasions & Minor Cuts: After cleaning the area well, apply a few drops of the oil directly. If a bandage is needed, allow a few drops of the oil to penetrate a cotton ball, then lay it face down on the wound with a bandage on top. Acne: Add a drop to your normal cleansing routine or dab a very small amount on acne breakouts. You can also add 20 – 40 drops of the oil to your regular face wash. Air Freshener: Keep a supply of cotton balls soaked in tea tree oil packed away in a plastic bag or tin. When confronted with foul smells from cooking, musty orders from dampness or even the medicinal smell in a sick room, take a few out the freshen the air and remove the nasty smell. Allergies: Use topically by massaging into the chest, abdomen or the reflex points of the feet. Arthritis: To help reduce pain associated with the swelling of arthritis, add 20 drops of tea tree oil to 2 ounces of grapeseed or other carrier oil. Massage into affected area 2-3 times a day. Asthma: Add a

When you consider that high blood pressure punches holes into the lining of your arterial walls, it’s easy to understand why keeping it under control is so vital. While the average American has a blood pressure of about 130 over 85, you should strive for an optimal blood pressure of 115 over 75 to minimize your risk of heart disease and stroke. Hypertension Because hypertension is a result of our response to stress, the easiest way to cope with external triggers is to pause and take a deep breath, according to the September 2007 issue of Natural Health. The mag recommends a simple exercise that we’ve excerpted below. Lie on your back with your feet flat on the floor and your knees pointed toward the ceiling. Inhale slowly through your nose for 6 counts. Hold your breath for 3 counts. Slowly exhale for 12 counts. Hold your breath for 3 counts. Continue this breathing pattern for 15 minutes.

In your blender: 1 pc banana 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal 1/3 cup yoghurt 1/3 cup almonds 1 cup ice cubes Yogurt's got power-boosting protein and bone-building calcium. It can also help you lose weight and fend off a cold. Bananas are a good source of potassium and magnesium which aid in maintaining normal blood pressure and are heart protective. Banana is a food most appropriate when small but nutrient dense food has to be given in situations of extreme weight loss or extreme fever where the body becomes weak and there is food aversion. Bananas have an antacid effect and are said to protect against stomach ulcers. Oatmeal is loaded with fibers...lowers cholesterol and helps lower weight. Oatmeal reduces heart attack risk. Oatmeal lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol. Oatmeal protects artery walls from damage. Almonds help build strong bones and teeth. The phosphorus in almonds helps make this possible. Almonds provide healthy fats and aid in weight loss: Almonds lower t

There is a correlation between how a woman feels on the inside and how she feels on the outside. If you feel good, it will radiate in your appearance and vice versa. Some people feel good inside when they know that they look their best. Having said so, here are easy tips that you can follow to improve your natural beauty. 1. Smile a lot. As most people would say, your smile is your best accessory. When you meet people, the first thing that they see is your face. Before they even look at your dress, your shoes, your bag, and even the other features in your body, the first thing that they will notice is your face. So what better way to show confidence other than flashing your sweet smile? Smiling should be a habit especially when you greet people. Also, make sure that your teeth are at its best. 2. Always smell good. Body odor is a big turn off. How you smell reflects so much of how well you take care of your body so one of the best beauty tips that can ever be given to you is to s

1. A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he wants. A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn't want. 2. A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband. A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife. 3. A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man. 4. To be happy with a man you must understand him a lot & love him a little. To be happy with a woman you must love her a lot & not try to understand her at all. 5. Married men live longer than single men – but married men are a lot more willing to die. 6. Any married man should forget his mistakes – there’s no use in two people remembering the same thing. 7. Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed. Women somehow deteriorate during the night. 8. A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't. A man marries a woman expecting that she won’t change & she does. 9. A woman has the last

STORY: A study finds Oreo cookies as addictive as Cocaine.HOAX OR FACT: Partially fact. ANALYSIS: Messages spreading online and even some news reports talk about a scientific study which seems to have found out that Oreo cookies are as addictive as Cocaine. Oreo is a popular cookie brand that not only kids, but also adults love to eat. The present message talking about a scientific study comes as a shocker, suggesting that the reason why Oreos have been popular is because it is addictive - as addictive as Cocaine. Following the publication of this study in Connecticut College website, several news reports broke out warning people about the addictiveness of Oreos, some even saying they are as addictive as drugs. ABOUT THE STUDY A group of Connecticut College students and Joseph Schroeder, a professor of psychology studied the potential addictiveness of Oreo Cookies - in an undergraduate student research project. The student researchers put rats in a maze with two sides. On

1. Heart Health Pistachios have been shown to reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and increase the good HDL cholesterol after only a short period of regular consumption. High in antioxidants such as vitamins A and E, they fight inflammation, protecting blood vessels and reducing risk of heart disease. Even a moderate intake of pistachios has been shown to increase levels of lutein, an antioxidant well known for protecting against oxidized LDL, reducing heart disease. 2. Diabetes Help Eating pistachios may help to prevent Type 2 diabetes. 60 percent of the recommended daily value of the mineral phosphorous is contained in just one cup of pistachios. As well as breaking down proteins into amino acids, phosphorous aids glucose tolerance. 3. Healthy Blood Pistachios are an incredibly rich source of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 is essential to make hemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen through the blood stream to cells, and is also shown to increase the amount of oxygen carri