Sunday, April 4, 2010

AMAZING GINGER

Ginger has been used for its health benefits for over 5000 years and 
is a favorite medicinal as well as culinary herb.
rhizome by 
Crystl.

Unlike most spices, the part that has the most medicinal value 
grows under ground. Often mistakenly called “ginger root” 
this is actually the rhizome of the plant which is more of a 
subterranean stem than a root. Although you can use dried ginger 
and powdered ginger for health benefits, fresh ginger is preferred.
Roots by 
Amontillada.




The intake of ginger helps stimulate the secretion of mucus, quieting your cough 
and soothing any scratchiness in your throat.
Ginger! by vieux
 bandit.

Ginger has been proven (in multiple studies) to treat feelings of nausea, 
particularly in the form of seasickness, morning sickness, motion sickness 
and as a side effect of chemotherapy.
Ginger by 
FotoosVanRobin.

In pregnancy is to be extra careful!! Never use any herb, including ginger,
without first discussing it with your doctor!! As for those suffering from ulcer, 
or other very serious gastric problems, they should also consult their doctor.
Doctor Hand by 
Truthout.org.

Ginger contains anti viral, anti toxic, and anti fungal properties, 
and is used for the prevention of and treatment against the common cold.
Honey Lime 
Ginger Drink by Nags The Cook.

Ginger acts as an antihistamine and
aids in the treatment of allergies.
Giant Ginger 
Root by Damian Cugley.

Ginger displays anti inflammatory properties and can be used to treat 
rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and various other muscular disorders.
Ginger Study (1)
 by Ida Christine Kvisgaard.

The chemical components of the root are instrumental in inhibiting the biosynthesis of prostaglandins which are responsible for causing inflammation.

Thus the root has proven to be a highly effective form of treatment,
in some cases, even more so than the NSAID's that are traditionally prescribed.

So eating ginger may help to prevent
cancer and aging disorders.

Ginger contains special enzymes responsible for catalyzing the proteins
in your food, thus aiding in digestion and the prevention of cramps.

Good for those with constipation!
Ginger Root by 
cfwhitney.

The ancient Greeks used to eat ginger after a large meal,
in order to ease the digestion process.
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Root Ginger, Turmeric & Red Chilli Peppers by arifaqmal.

Ginger has proven to help lower your cholesterol
levels and prevent the formation of blood clots.
Ginger root by 
diego_carolyn.

As a mood enhancer, ginger's cineole content
may help contribute to stress relief.
ginger roots by 
detengase.

Also used for migraine headache.
ginger root by 
frankfarm.

Ginger can also be used for reducing toothache and the discomfort which 
arises due to the infection in the upper respiratory tract due to its antibacterial and antifungal nature.Ginger, onions 
and garlic by vieux bandit.

Chewing on fresh ginger,,
 can help freshen the breath
.

Being a warming herb, ginger can help knock out a fever. 
This property also makes it effective in stimulating circulation of the blood.
Ginger Root by 
J. Pollack Photography.

It can also help relax muscles around the blood vessels
and is said to help prevent blood clots from forming. 
The warming effects make it a natural decongestant as well as an antihistamine, 
making it the perfect remedy for colds.
Lemon and Ginger
 Drink by Red Snapper9.

Some studies show that it can even help inhibit
the replication of the herpes simplex virus.
a ginger root by
 left-handed.
 
Recent studies show that ginger might also have a role in lowering LDL
cholesterol because the spice can help reduce the amount of cholesterol 
that is absorbed.
Curry with 
Zucchini by Jernej K.

It has also been shown in animal trials to help slow
or even prevent cancerous tumor growth.

To discover the health benefits of ginger for yourself, simply make a tea by 
 steeping about 5 slices of ginger in hot water.

If you prefer it in your food,
BBQ Salmon &
 Succotash by NicnBill.

Ginger is excellent in many dishes and
is perfect when combined with garlic.
Ginger & 
Garlic by light~n~shadow.

Ginger doesn't only spice up your food it can also help to put some extra spice
in your intimate life too. It improves blood flow to your sexual organs, 
and contains Vitamin C, zinc and magnesium.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

PRANAYAM - reduce headache pain & fatigue

The nose has a left and a right side; we use both to inhale and exhale. 

Actually they are different; you would be able to feel the difference. 
The right side represents the sun, left side represents the moon.. 
During a headache, try to close your right nose and use your left nose to breathe. 
In about 5 mins, your headache will go?


If you feel tired, just reverse, close your left nose 
and breathe through your right nose. 
After a while, you will feel your mind is refreshed.

Right side belongs to ' hot ' , so it gets heated up easily, 
left side belongs to ' cold ' .

Most females breathe with their left noses, 
so they get "cooled off" faster.

Most of the guys breathe with their right noses, 
they get worked up.




Breathing Therapy Makes u Relax
Do you notice the moment we wake up, 
which side breathes faster? Left or right? ?

If left is faster, you will feel tired.
So, close your left nose and use your right nose 
for breathing, you will get refreshed quickly.

This can be taught to kids, but it is more effective 
when practiced by adults.

My friend used to have bad headaches and was 
always visiting the doctor.

There was this period when he suffered headache 
literally every night, unable to study. 

He took painkillers, did not work.

He decided to try out the breathing therapy here: 
closed his right nose and breathed through his left nose.

In less than a week, his headaches were gone! 
He continued the exercise for one month.

This alternative natural therapy without medication 
is something that he has experienced. 

So, why not give it a try.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

LATEST CANCER INFO

AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY...
Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.

2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.

3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors.

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.

5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc., and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.

7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.

8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.

9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.

10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.

11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.

WHAT CANCER CELLS FEED ON:

a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal,Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.

b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk, cancer cells are being starved.

c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.

d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells.

To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).

e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine.. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water--best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.

12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup.

13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.

14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor.

Anger, unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.

16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.