Mustard and Cramps

DID YOU KNOW?
If you Consume a spoonful of mustard, it can take away your
leg cramps..

Q. My husband is a physician. When I told him about the "mustard cure" for leg cramps, he laughed it off as just another old wives' tale.

Then when he had leg cramps during the night, I insisted on giving him a teaspoon of yellow mustard. Guess what? He is now a believer and has a small container of mustard on his nightstand!

A. Physicians should be skeptical. They are trained to seek scientific evidence. But experience is also worthwhile. If leg cramps disappear within seconds of swallowing a spoonful of yellow mustard, we think that is information worth sharing.

It even helps when you get leg or foot cramps in bed.

"Cramps can be caused by a deficiency in acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter that stimulates muscles to work. Mustard contains acetic acid, which helps the body produce more acetylcholine".

players get leg cramps in this kind of weather and they just take a spoonful of mustard and the cramps go away.

Work out too hard and now have some achy muscles? Mustard can help in a variety of ways, depending on the muscle pain

 Mustard-infused bath...If you're hurting all over, try a mustard-infused bath. Combine 2 tablespoons of mustard and 1 teaspoon of Epsom salts in your warm running bath water. Mustard will amplify the therapeutic effects of the salts, relieving you of muscle pains at a much faster rate than bathing with them alone. Leisurely soak in the bath for about twenty minutes to relieve minor muscle aches and pains. After your mustard bath, be sure to shower off to avoid the lingering scent of mustard on your skin. Unless you're into that, of course.

 Soothing mustard foot bath...Feet exhausted from a long day of standing? Make a soothing mustard foot bath! Combine 1 tablespoon mustard in a pan of warm to hot water. Stir the water well to completely dissolve the mustard, and dip those poor puppies in. This will leave your hands free to do more exciting things, like consume a sandwich.

 Lower back pain? Pulled some some strange muscle that you didn't know you had? End the agony by making a mustard paste for these targeted sore muscles. Combine powdered mustard seed and all purpose flour in a bowl (1 part mustard seed to 2 parts flour) and slowly stir in warm water to make a paste. Spread the mixture on one side square of cheese cloth and fold. now place the plaster on the ache, securing it with a bandage. Leave the plaster in place for no more than 20-30 minutes at a time, and feel those aches and pains just float away.

 Burn Relief...Whether it is a severe burn or a minor burn, it hurts like heck and the pain just won't go away.

Step 1, put the burned part of your body part under cool, running water. This will relieve some of the pain right away and will help to stop the progression of the burning.

Step 2 is probably the best, and least known remedy for throbbing pain from burns: ordinary mustard. There is something special (magic?) in everyday yellow mustard that quickly takes away the pain. Just spread a nice and thick layer of mustard over the area and go about your Iron Cheffing. You'll find that the pain goes away almost immediately.

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CANCER FIGHTING DRINK

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), more than one million people in the United States get cancer each year. A poor diet can contribute to the development of cancer, so it is important to eat healthy. The ACS recommends healthy food choices with a focus on plant-based foods. Eat fresh, eat well and real foods. Eat more of the following:

1. Blueberries: Many of the major diseases are caused or developed by chronic inflammation. Inflammation promotes free radicals, which lead to dangerous oxidation, cell damage, and cancer. The more these free radicals thrive, the more they multiply. The flavonoids in berries, which are part of a family compound called polyphenols, are what make berries so healthy. Polyphenols promote “the expression”of genes that reduce inflammation and also promote the body’s antioxidant system.

2. Pineapple: New research shows that the bromelain in pineapples helps with cancer treatment. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, “Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme, which can be helpful in treating cancer because it helps restore balance to your immune system, among other cancer-fighting benefits.”

3. Ginger: According to a Georgia State University study, ginger root may actually kill human prostate cancer cells.

4. Spinach: Spinach is one of the most nutritious foods in the world. A study in Japan showed that some of the nutrients in spinach may help protect DNA, reduce cancer cells, and slow tumor growth.

ACTION:
1/2 pineapple
1 cup of blueberries
1/2 inch piece of ginger
1/2 cup of spinach
Drink immediately
You can drink this juice once a day on a regular basis
Make sure the ingredients are organic
Enjoy!
As always: Consult your health practitioner before changing or including anything new to your diet.

REFERENCES:
1. “Diet and Physical Activity: What’s the Cancer Connection?” Diet and Physical Activity: What’s the Cancer Connection? N.p., n.d. Web. 10 June 2013.
2. Mercola, Joseph M., DO. “Surprising Cancer-Fighting Benefits of Pineapple Enzyme.” Mercola.com. N.p., 11 July 2012. Web. 10 June 2013.
3. “Benefits of Whole Ginger Extract in Prostate Cancer.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 10 June 2013.
4. MAEDA, NAOKI, YASUO KOKAI, TAKAHIKO HADA, HIROMI YOSHIDA, and YOSHIYUKI MIZUSHINA. “Oral Administration of Monogalactosyl Diacylglycerol from Spinach Inhibits Colon Tumor Growth in Mice.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 01 Nov. 2012. Web. 10 June 2013.

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Check if your artery is blocked

Is your artery blocked?

A good research to find out in a simple way.

Is your artery blocked?

The right way to take blood pressure.

A simple tweak when checking blood pressure can detect a blocked artery. According to a Columbia university study after taking a systolic blood pressure reading from their patients right and left arm.

Doctor discovered that a difference of 20 to 40 mm of mercury between two arms indicated the patient had blocked arteries.

If you check your own blood pressure on both arm and find a consistent difference of more than 11 mm of mercury se your doctor---- a blockage may about be forming.

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Dangerous Green Potato

Green Potatoes are very dangerous for health, Strictly Avoid This!

Potatoes are uses as a primary ingredient in many dishes. Do you know about green potatoes? These green potatoes are green due to high amount of chlorophyll .But food lovers, that green potatoes are very dangerous for health.

The scientific researches are say that green potatoes have high amount of a poisonous chemical called solanine that can lead to nausea, headaches diarrhea, vomiting many other ailments, if it is consumed by fault.

The green colour of a potato is mainly due to high amount of chlorophyll, which is basically not harmful for health. But in fact it is a signal that the amount of solanine, which is generated at that time when the chlorophyll is also produced, has raised too.

A current report is presented by Alexander Pavlista, who is a professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincon. In the report it was told that — a 100 pound man would have to consume nearly 16 ounces of a totally green potato to fell ill.

It was noticed that the green potatoes were never send to the market for sale. And to prevent the production of solanine, it is always suggested that potatoes should be stored in cool and dim light places, remove the green areas before its consumption.

If the taste of the green potato — is found to be bitter, than don’t consume it. This green diet would prove to be harmful so just avoid it.

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13 Health Benefits of Orange Juice

1. Prevent cancer
Oranges is rich in Limonoids which have been shown, skin, lung, breast, and stomach and bowel cancer to prevent.

2. Prevent kidney stones
To reduce the risk of kidney disease, try drinking juice orange every day routine. But do not overdo it since the sugar broken is possible when orange juice processed caries is fast.

3. It reduces the risk of liver cancer
According to a study from Japan, orange – Mandarin orange can-especially food reduce the risk of liver cancer. This is likely, because the content of vitamin A in the orange fruit known as carotenoids.

4. Lower cholesterol
Although it contains a large amount of water, was also rich orange in fiber, which helps the body to lower cholesterol.

5. Maintain a healthy heart
Fruit orange role a heart rate stay still balanced potassium content. Orange food can prevent also arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats) heart disease.

6. Move the disease
Because it is rich in vitamin C, food orange s cells can protect against attacks by free radicals. Several diseases can resist this fruit.

7. Against viral infection
Studies show that the levels of polyphones in fruits orange, to combat the viral infection, which attacks the body.

8. Overcoming constipation
Fruit not only powerful for lowering cholesterol, but also the problem of obstruction solves fiber in orange constipation and bowel.

9. Healthy eyes
Components of carotenoids in orange, which is converted into vitamin A, are the same as carrots. The eyes consumed remains intact.

10. Control of blood pressure
There are fruits orange contains flavonoid. Its function is to control the blood pressure stable.

11. Protect the skin
Beta – carotene in fruits orange is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from damage. In addition, the preparation protects the skin from signs of skin ageing.

12. Neutralize the acidity of the body
Although orange flavor is sour, it turns out that this fruit has efficiency balance of acid in the body.

13. Healthy carbohydrates
Fruits orange are similar to other fruit with sugar, characteristic levels of the glycemic index, which amounted to only 40. The amount is relatively small, so that the orange including healthy carbohydrates, not the weight or blood increase sugar levels

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Easy Cure for diabetes

Many people in the world are suffering from Diabetes. Here is an easy cure for diabetes. Lady finger a natural vegetable which can be used as a cure for diabetes. Instead of painful and expensive treatment available in the market

 Lady Finger An Easy Cure For Diabetes 
How To Control Diabetes From Lady Finger?
Here is the simple tip to control diabetes from lady finger. Take two or three lady fingers. Cut them from the centre and put them into the glass full with the water. Leave them for the full night. In the morning remove lady finger and drink the water before breakfast. Repeating the same process every day will help you to reduce your sugar level. This simple tips is better than many other painful treatments. Fresh lady finger is better than cooked one.

How Raw Lady Finger Can Help in curing Diabetes?

Low G.I Food:
the word G.I stands for Glycemic index. The person who is suffering from diabetes should take diet enriched in Glycemic index. Approximately 20 G.I is present in okra. That is very low. Diabetic patients can easily use Okra recipes as their meal to fill their stomach and also control their diabetic level.

Fight Kidney Diseases:
lady finger is also good to prevent your body from different kidney diseases. It is considered that high sugar level effect your both kidneys badly. So by taking okra daily will prevent your kidneys. Have an moderate amount of okra daily if you are a diabetic person.

Soluble Fibers:
Soluble fibers are very important to keep your kidneys healthy. They play their role in digestion of carbohydrates. Lady finger is enriched with soluble fibers. It slow down the digestion process and hence lower the sugar level in blood. These are some of the main reasons for you to select lady finger as a diet to control diabetes.

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Cough - Garlic and Honey

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Aloe on Cholesterol

When used internally, aloe vera gel improves the quality of the blood and helps rebalance the blood chemistry in a way that lowers cholesterol and total triglycerides (in people with elevated levels).

Include fresh aloe juice in your daily diet to maintain your cholesterol level and increase the level of good cholesterol.

Aloe vera won't kill you. Aloe is completely safe to eat like a food. There are natural alternatives that are far safer, less expensive and more effective. Aloe vera is one of them!

More Health Benefits of Aloe Vera

Helps heal skin wounds
stimulates cellular rejuvenation of the skin
hydrates the skin
reduces pain of canker sores
increases stomach mucosal production
supports digestion & detoxification
anti-obesity effect
hypoglycemic activity
powerful antioxidant helps with pre-diabetes & metabolic syndrome
helps with high blood pressure
helps with burning mouth syndrome
anti-fungal properties
anti-bacterial & antiseptic properties
useful with burns – repairs skin tissue
helps with joint & muscle pain
anti-inflammatory properties
high in essential amino acids
boosts oxygenation of blood anti-aging properties

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