How to maintain heart health with herbs and supplements
Posted by admin on Sep 5, 2009
In the effort to lower our risk for heart disease, herbs and supplements may be very helpful. Mary Bolster, Editor-in-Chief of Natural Health Magazine, has specific suggestions, beginning with: check with your doctor first.
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What is the best way to advertise yoga retreats in Mexico?
Posted by admin on Nov 16, 2009
I am a yoga teacher living in a small coastal village south of Puerta Vallarata reached by boat. I have put together a unique kind of yoga retreat that includes being invited to the heart of this village life as a way to do yoga and have a real Mexico cultural experience at the same time. The retreat includes yoga, experiencing the local beauty of nature, a birding excursion, interacting with village children and local characters that make this spot unique. One of those is the village healer who uses local plants and herbs for healing treatments. Also exposure to the Huciol Indians through their spirit vision inspired art.
Experienceing true Mexican cuisine with a local family cooking for the group. This retreat can be offered with a minimum of 8 people at a very low rate including 7 nights in the village, 1 night in P.V., yoga, birding, boat ride to and from village, almost all meals, experiences with the village, swmimming, hiking, sunning for $985.
(not including flight).
Must be in Yalapa …
Create a quality web site (not a beginners one) and participate in the two Vallarta message boards below. Don’t be blatant with ads and put them in the proper areas.
Himalayan Tibetan Goji Juice, The Best Kept Anti-aging Secret Of Our Time
Posted by admin on Nov 15, 2009
Tibetan Goji Juice is finally gaining in popularity and it is about time. Thanks to the clinical trials being done in China, Japan, Mongolia and Switzerland, we are getting the much needed information (that the ancients knew) on this wonderful berry.
The most famous story in regards to Goji Juice (also known as Lycium Barbarum) and its benefits, come from China where according to their records, Li Chung Yun, a renowned Chinese scholar and herbalist, was born in 1677. According to the London Times, May 8th 1933, reported that professor Yun had died at the age of 256.
We may never have known about this remarkable man except for the fact that he became a professor to teach people about herbs and longevity. Those who were close to him stated that he looked like he was about fifty years old when he died (with all his teeth, no gray or white hair and a healthy ruddy complexion).
Professor Yun apparently ate on a daily basis, Lycium soup and herbs. He was reported to be a vegetarian and ate very little meat in his life time.
It is possible that there have been many more individuals that have lived exceptionally long lives but due to the isolated areas they lived, we may never really know.
With modern technology we can now analyze the make up and components and health benefits of goji berries (also known as wolfberries).
Here are some facts about this marvelous fruit:
- They contain 19 amino acids including the 8 essential amino acids.
- They have 21 trace minerals including zinc, calcium, germanium, selenium and phosphorus
- B vitamins
- Has more Beta-carotene than carrots (which converts to vitamin A) and has a complete spectrum of antioxidants.
- Has vitamin E which is almost unheard of in fruits
- Has 500 times more Vitamin C by weight than oranges
- It contains the anti-inflammatory agent beta-sitosterol which lowers cholesterol and takes care of sexual health
- They have essential fatty acids such as omega 6 and linoleic acid that regulate hormones
- Has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
Tibetan Goji Juice has been traditionally used to alleviate the following conditions:
-To strengthen the heart and alleviate heart palpitations
-fights insomnia and forgetfulness
- contains polysaccharides which control the pituitary glands that produce HGH (human growth hormone) which is a powerful anti-aging hormone
- Can be used by pregnant women to alleviate morning sickness.
- Has in clinical trials shown a partial reversal in sexual dysfunction in seniors
- Used to boost the function of the immune system
- Has some anti-cancer properties and has been successfully used to treat hepatitis-B
- Has been used successfully for weight loss
- Helps the body detox, cleans the blood and build the immune system.
There is a story passed down over the ages of the Tang Dynasty 800 AD, where a well was dug near a wall that had the wolfberry vines growing over it. Over time the berries falling in the well water was being consumed by Buddhist Monks and passing pilgrims. It was noted that the monks living well into their 80s, still had a youthfulness about them. They had all their hair, (no graying) and all their teeth intact. Word spread about the monks and wonderful berries and vines were being cut down and replanted in other regions so others may enjoy the health benefits.
Himalayan goji berries and Chinese goji berries are equally effective when it comes to health but there is a difference in taste. The Chinese berries are smaller and a little bitter tasting. The Himalayan berries are larger, plumper and sweeter tasting.
Either way, this marvelous little fruit with its health and anti-aging benefits, along with exercise, more of a vegetarian diet including fresh herbs, lots of water and fresh air, might very well be your fountain of youth!
Willie Jones
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/himalayan-tibetan-goji-juice-the-best-kept-antiaging-secret-of-our-time-106564.html
Harvest Moon Tree of Tranquility: How long does it take to get my monkey?
Posted by admin on Nov 12, 2009
I have been giving the monkey fruit or herbs every day and then I talk to him. Most of the time a heart will appear above his head, but only one. How long does it take before I can get him? Is there anything I can do to speed up the process?
You can adopt him once you have gotten it to 6 hearts. You can check your progress by holding down the C button on the nunchuk, scrolling down to relations, and then scrolling down to wild animals. It will then tell you how many hearts you have with your monkey.
The fastest way to get your monkey is by giving him gifts that he likes. Some of them are: Shining Corn, Shining Yam, Shining Strawberry, Shining Watermelon, Shining Apple, Banana, Chocolate Banana, Banana Milk, and Grilled Yam.
Good luck adopting your monkey!
What Are The Best High Blood Pressure Herb Preparations?
Posted by admin on Nov 12, 2009
As more people are educating themselves on how to look after their health, there has been a growing popularity in the use of supplements and alternative remedies and herbal preparations to both prevent and also to relieve symptoms of conditions that they may have. So, what are the best high blood pressure herb preparations?
Many industrialised nations are facing an epidemic. The adoption of a life that is filled with “Westernized” convenience and jobs that do not require the person to be active is leading to an increased number of cases of people suffering with diabetes, heart disease and raised blood pressure.
Unfortunately, although the repercussions of high blood pressure are grave, many of those who suffer with the conditions are not aware as there is usually no outward sign. This is why it is often referred to as the silent killer.
For centuries Chinese and Indian healers have been using herbs like garlic, basil, dill weed, ginger, marjoram and oregano to help lower blood pressure, and there is growing evidence that they can help a person regulate their blood pressure, but are unlikely to relieve the condition completely.
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These herbs contain high levels of antioxidants, and so can be beneficial for the immune system, and also can act as a relaxant. Many of them will also effect the way in which a person’s blood vessels expand and contract allowing the flow of blood being pumped by the heart to be much freer and easier.
Some of the herbs are natural blood thinners like garlic. In trials carried out it was shown that those patients taking either fresh (raw) garlic or pure garlic oil showed a reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings.
Garlic also helps reduce the levels of cholesterol and other kinds of plaque building up in the blood vessels, and dilate the arteries so the heart can more easily push blood through them.
Another herb, which seems to contain many of the beneficial qualities of garlic, is hawthorn. This small shrub which is a member of the Rose family, was traditionally used to ward of evil spirits in medieval times by hanging a branch over the entranceway into the house.
A study that was conducted on people who suffered with type 2 diabetes found that after 16 weeks of taking the hawthorn extract that their blood pressure had dropped. It also showed that there where no adverse reactions with other drugs the participants where taking.
It is important to discuss any herbal or alternative supplements that you are considering taking with your doctor. Many natural alternatives or complementary preparations will not interact with conventional blood pressure medication, but some of them do so its best to be prepared.
For instance, Garlic is a natural blood thinner, so it may interact with other blood thinning medication and the doses may need to be amended to get the same effect.
This article has only touched on a couple of High Blood Pressure Herb Preparations that are available. For more information sign up for our free newsletter below.
Paul J Johnson
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What is a good herbal remedy for atherosclerosis?
Posted by admin on Nov 10, 2009
I have Artherosclerosis of the heart arteries "plaquing" My cholesterol level is 103 LDL43 HDL34 I need to know how to get rid of the plaque thats already in my arteries.I’ve been told there’s some herbs that can help me.One formula is 4 parts european mistle toe,4 parts hawthorn ,1 part valerian root and 1 part shave grass.soak 1 TBSP of mixture in half cup of cold water for 8 hrs.Drink half cup a day,space the half cup into 3 doses a day.I cant find anything on the herbs form,tablet,liquid,raw,however it comes and I cant find anything on european mistle toe or shave grass.
Some herbal remedies have a beneficial action on the arteries, reducing build-up of plaque and perhaps helping to remove existing deposits. Herbs will be prescribed according to individual diagnosis and the symptom pattern. Description and action of the herbs used for cardiovascular health are given elsewhere.
Garlic has blood-thinning qualities. It also helps reduce high cholesterol levels.
Siberian ginseng tea reduces blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Hawthorn leaves and blossoms reduce cholesterol levels.
Calendula strengthens, regulates and calms the heart and improve circulation.
Alfalfa leaf juice and the silica in horsetail maintain the elastic, connective tissue of the arteries and preserve their permeability.
Alfalfa meal in large amounts also lowers cholesterol because of its saponin content.
Lemon balm tea relaxes and calms the nerves.
Gugulipid, an extract of the mukul myrrh tree native to India, helps reduce both cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Cayenne (capsicum) lowers cholesterol and inhibits platelet aggregations by dilating arteries. Many angina sufferers report a remarkable improvement in their chest pain and circulation with regular supplementation of cayenne.
Curcumin is an anti-inflammatory agent as well as an antioxidant.
Forskolin, a derivative of the herb Coleus forskohlii, is a good natural bronchoditator. Forskolin has therapeutic effects in the treatment of high blood pressure, congestive heart disease and glaucoma. It helps improve circulation due to its vasoditating effects.
Herbal Combination:
Combine lime blossom, hawthorn berries (Crataegus) and/or mistletoe (Viscum album) in equal parts and make a tea from this mixture. Drink this tea two to three times daily
Why Some Men and More Women Never Get Tired and Some Don’t
Posted by admin on Nov 9, 2009
If you’ve ever admired women who seem to have abundant energy and wondered, “How do I get that?”
I have great news for you.
It’s easy for you to get all the extra energy you want and need-without strenuous exercise, time-consuming programs, artificial stimulants, or spikes or crashes. Impossible? It may have been in the past, but not now.
You see, no matter what you’ve heard from doctors or how frustrated you’ve felt, feeling tired is not natural, and you don’t have to be condemned to a life of exhaustion.
Because of the physical, mental and emotional grind in my life, I soon found myself stressed out, exhausted and increasingly sickly.
If you’re like most women I know, I don’t have to tell you what it’s like to be so worn out, you’re barely able to function. You know.it’s like trying to ride a bike uphill with flat tires or waking up so tired you have to drag yourself out of bed. You just can’t seem to get going.
Things got so bad that everything I enjoyed-painting lessons, playing with my daughter, and socializing-fell by the wayside. I had to give up what I loved doing to have enough energy for what I had to do, like going to work, reading cases at night, and caring for my husband and daughter-all while trying to run a busy household.
Life was less and less fun. I was barely eeking by, wondering when I’d finally collapse in a heap.
Do you often get dead tired? Feel like you’re always running on empty? Have trouble thinking clearly? Struggle with the blues? Look tired and slumped over? If that’s you, take heart. You’re not alone. And I can help.
Many of my clients tell me no matter what they do, they feel trapped in their fatigue due to circumstances and obligations.
In fact, when they come home from work or from being out, they’re so beat all they want to do is flop down in front of the TV. But they have an unending load of chores and family duties that somebody must do (guess who?).
For them-and for you-let me say IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY!
I have living proof. Today, My wife Kathy’ s 49, her energy and vitality are tremendous and it allows her to continue to work, tend to my family, and enjoy my favorite pastimes. Today, she is stronger and healthier, physically and mentally, than when she was in her 20’s.
How is this possible? And what did she discover that changed her life? In this special issue, I’ll tell you her energy secrets.
An energy breakthrough for women and men
In a moment, I’m going to introduce you to an amazing natural discovery called Tunguska Blast and Vital Heart. It’s one of the best energy formulations designed for women I’ve seen in over 40 years of practicing nutrition and Bio Chemistry. In fact, this natural supplement can.
help support higher energy levels
support short-term energy
promote energy you’ll enjoy all day long
help maintain your physical, mental and emotional energy at peak levels
But first, while you probably know most of the reasons why you feel tired, let me tell you about some of them you may not know. They’re problems that can leave you needlessly run down and flat out exhausted.
Let me start with.
A cause of tiredness and fatigue
I figured if anybody should know why she was so tired and beat down it should have been me. Yet for over three years, I suffered and nothing seemed to help me or her . Not more sleep. Not vitamins and herbs. Not exercise. Not eating the right kinds of foods. Nothing!
But I was determined to show her how to regain her strength and energy and mine too. She had too much living to do to be put on the sidelines. So I began to do extensive research into why we were so tired, and why so many men and women are often tired and fatigued.
What I found is a surprise to most women and men
What I found out is her finely tuned body has the amazing ability to produce energy from the nutrients you consume. That’s the key-YOU produce the energy. But if your body chemistry is even slightly out of balance, this energy is often locked-up, unavailable to you.
The good news is, as you’ll see in a moment, it’s easy to increase the natural energy you want and need.
To do so, you must first understand three key areas of your unique body chemistry that often get out of balance, leaving you physically, mentally and emotionally drained. Let me start with.
ENERGY SECRET NO. 1:
By age 40, your body may produce less of the raw materials you need to sustain long-term energy.
As I told you earlier, your cells can produce all the abundant energy your body needs. But in order to tap into long-lasting energy, you need the right raw materials.
Let me explain.
Each of your cells has little built-in energy factories called the mitochondria. It’s here that the carbohydrates you’ve eaten (in the form of glucose) produce ATP, the energy “currency” your body uses.
ATP fuels all of your bodily functions-those performed by your cells, muscles, respiration, and more.
But in order to make enough body-energizing ATP, your system must have two natural substances, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and Acetyl L-carnitine.
Are your cells
energy-starved?
You’ve probably heard about CoQ10, and may even take it. But even so, you may not know why it’s so vital for your natural energy.
CoQ10 is a nutrient found in every one of your cells. It provides the “spark” each of your cells need to turn fuel into energy.
Just like you can’t start a barbecue grill without an initial spark, your body can’t start without CoQ10.
That’s why I’ve included CoQ10 in the Tunguska Blast and Vital Heart formula. Nothing I’ve found helps ignite your natural energy more powerfully than CoQ10.
As you age, your body’s natural supply of CoQ10 diminishes.
But when you eat right, do moderate exercise and supplement your body with CoQ10 and other nutrients, your body can maintain a healthy energy level.
And just as important.
Your body needs
energy “fuel” to feel its best
Acetyl L-carnitine is also vital for energy. This protein-like substance made in your liver and kidneys shuttles fuel from the foods you eat to your mitochondria to be burned as energy, just like a subway shuttles people to and from various locations.
Your body’s natural level of Acetyl L-carnitine declines as you age.
Not having enough Acetyl L-carnitine is like trying to turn on a gas stove with the gas line blocked. You have plenty of fuel, but no way to get it to the stove. Having enough energizing Acetyl L-carnitine is like being able to turn the stove on full blast.
Best yet, when you combine CoQ10 and Acetyl L-carnitine with a healthy lifestyle, you’ll get a stream of long-lasting energy like nothing you’ve ever experienced before! That’s something that no other pair of nutrients can give you!
Eating right, getting a moderate amount of exercise and taking Tunguska Blast and Vital Heart formula can help unleash the long-term energy you need to.
keep up with all that you have to do at work, at home, with your kids and more
start off every day with zest and enthusiasm
be in a better mood all day long
go traveling or visiting with friends like you used to do
go back to school and/or take those classes you’ve put on hold
read that book you’ve been meaning to finish
redecorate that room you’ve had your eye on
rekindle the passions in you life (your husband or partner will love this)
tackle a big remodeling job around your home you’ve been wanting to
have more fun and be happier!
But there’s even more to the unique Tunguska Blast and Vital Heart formula.
A natural breakthrough that balances your brain chemistry, and keeps your mind clear and your memory sharp
If you’re over 40, then you may have had a few moments like these: You forget somebody’s name (isn’t it embarrassing?). You lose your train of thought in mid-sentence. You forget appointments. You sometimes feel like your brain is in a fog. Or you feel sad and you don’t know why.
I know. We both used to have moments like these-and so have many of my Friends. It’s not uncommon, especially with.
ENERGY SECRET NO. 2:
When you’re under stress, your body produces chemicals that zap your mental energy and motivation.
You’ve only won half the battle if your body feels energized, but your mind is in a fog. That’s particularly true for women who are under stress (who isn’t?) because stress triggers the overproduction of neurotransmitters (stress-managing chemicals) including epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol. With too much cortisol, you’ll find it difficult to think and your mood will be off.
It doesn’t have to be this way! When you support normal cortisol levels, your brain also functions more efficiently, and actually becomes more energized. That terrible mental fatigue will seem to dissolve.
Believe it or not, one of the best ways to promote normal cortisol levels and reduce stress is vitamin C. It helps in the production of several neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, which are necessary for optimal cognitive function.
But just reducing cortisol levels isn’t enough. To really restore mental energy, I recommend L-Theanine, a little known amino acid found almost exclusively in tea plants. It promotes a state of “alert relaxation”-so your mind will function at its peak but you’ll feel relaxed and less stress. So you can increase the energy that’s on tap in your brain, safely and naturally.
The most overlooked and misunderstood energy problem I see today
ENERGY SECRET NO. 3:
If your body chemistry gets too “acidic,” you’ll tire easily, have more difficulty thinking, and even become pessimistic.
Did you know that in a natural, healthy state, every major organ in your body works around the clock to buffer acids and keep your system slightly alkaline? In fact, virtually all of your cells and tissues contain significant amounts of buffering alkaline substances, such as minerals, oxygen and bicarbonate.
But over time, your body’s ability to buffer acids weakens. And if your cells and tissues are even slightly more acidic than alkaline, you tire easily and are often fatigued. Over-acidity causes your muscles to be fatigued and restricts your physical energy and stamina.
When friends and my wife were tested for acid/alkaline balance, I find many of them are too acidic-and thus, too tired. Why?
There are three main reasons: Diet, lifestyle and premature aging.
Let me explain. The standard American diet is highly acidic, with many foods such as red meat, vinegar, citrus fruits, alcohol, dairy products, refined sugar, soft drinks, and coffee containing large amounts of acidic materials such as sulfur and phosphorus.
To prove this point, the Economic Research Service of the USDA found that the average American eats nearly six times more acidic foods than alkaline foods per year.
Lifestyle can also cause your body to be too acidic. For example, if you’re under physical or mental stress (how many of us aren’t these days!), you use more nutrients and generate more acidic waste products than your body can process and dispose of rapidly.
Frequent airline travel (because of stale, recirculated air), vigorous exercise (which consumes oxygen and creates lactic acid), and over-the-counter medications (which are acidifying) also make your body more acidic-and more tired.
The aging process doesn’t help, either
In addition, as we reach our 40s and 50s and beyond, most of us experience a decline in our ability to balance our acid/alkaline ratio.
For example, oxygen is essential to keeping your body alkaline. Yet your lungs’ ability to take in oxygen declines one percent per year on average. It peaks for women at age 20, but by age 70, your oxygen intake is reduced by half.
What’s more, after midlife, the ability of your pancreas to secrete alkalizing biocarbonate starts to decline.
I know it’s tough to keep diet and lifestyle on balance. Because of your busy schedules, you may have to eat on the run like I sometimes do. When the kids are gone, it’s harder to cook for just one or two.
But the good news is.
You can reduce your acidity and revitalize your natural energy
So what can you do to better balance your acid/alkaline levels, reduce your acidity, and get more energy?
The answer is easier than you can imagine. Through my research and experience with my patients, I’ve discovered two simple ingredients that help maintain the body’s preferred alkaline state. Calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide naturally help to bring out pH levels back to where they need to be in order for us to feel and do our best. Without the right diet and sufficient intakes of these nutrients, our bodies will often rob it from where it can find it-most often our bones.
Most people I talk to have never heard about the over-acidity problem and how it can make them feel so tired. Believe me, they are very happy when they realize the problem can be easily solved.
As I’ve just explained, there are a number of ways for you to get more energy.
But the great news is that Vitalagy and Drink ACT combines them for the energizing results you want. Easy, too.
If it seems like you’re always on the go-and you end up each day dead on your feet, I know how you feel. Like you, I have a hectic schedule working, teaching, writing, and taking care of my family that makes it tough for me to always do the right things when it comes to eating, taking supplements and exercising.
That’s exactly why I want to share the breakthrough Vitalagy and Drink ACT formula with women like you.
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As I enjoy my Fifties, I feel stronger and more energetic than I ever dreamed possible and I have also loss 189 pounds in 14 months. My friends, family, patients and students always ask me, “What’s your secret?”
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Dr Robin Rushlo
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How do I work in the heat without getting so sick?
Posted by admin on Nov 7, 2009
I have some work I need to do on some property and have found myself doing physical labor in the heat. However I have to stop frequently because I literally get sick after doing hard physical labor in the heat for extended periods.
I get muscle cramps, stomach ache and nausea, head ache, heart pounding, and my face gets real red.
Today I tried drinking half a gallon of water but I am still nauseated and feel weak out there. I thought it might be blood pressure so I cut down on salt intake but that hasn’t helped.
I see road crews and construction workers out working in the heat, and they just look tan and sweaty. I turn into a dizzy purple faced basket case. Might there be some underlying medical condition I’m not aware of? Is there something I can do, by changing my diet or taking herbs or something?
I have work out there I need to finish. What measures can I take so I don’t get so sick working in the heat?
Take it slow at first, drink plenty of water, take plenty of breaks, eventually you’ll acclimate.
Do you Know the Health Benefits of Garlic?
Posted by admin on Nov 6, 2009
General Description
Garlic belongs to the same family as the onion. Both these herbs have been given special importance in Ayurveda due to their immense curative properties. The first recorded incidence of garlic as a medicinal herb dates as back as 4500 B.C. when the pyramid builders in Egypt were made to eat garlic cloves everyday for building their health. It has also been recommended by Hippocrates, who is regarded as the Father of Medicine.
Garlic is a biennial herb, but it is generally cultivated as an annual herb for convenience. Morphologically, it is a short herb with fibrous roots, a condensed stem and flattened leaves. The separate cloves of the garlic are enclosed together to form a single bulb. There could be anywhere between six and thirty-five cloves in one bulb of garlic.
It is called as lahsuna in the Indian language and its binomial name is Allium sativum. It contains all the vitamins necessary in the human diet, such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin (B complex vitamins) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Garlic contains minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron. It also contains iodine, sulfur and chlorine in trace amounts. Besides all these, garlic contains allicin, allisatin I and allisatin II, all of which have been identified to be agents helpful in bringing down high blood pressure.
Properties
Garlic is known for the following curative properties:-
(i) Garlic contains antiseptic properties. Hence it is used in preventing infections.
(ii) Garlic is hypotensive, i.e. it has capacity to bring down blood pressure.
(iii) Garlic is a stimulant for appetite.
(iv) Due to its rich vitamin and mineral content, garlic is very good for the hair.
(v) Garlic increases the inner body strength and vitality.
(vi) Garlic can reduce cholesterol accumulated in the arteries. That explains its widespread use in the treatment of heart problems.
(vii) The strong juices of the garlic dissolve the mucus content in the respiratory tract.
(viii) Garlic increases perspiration, which helps in the removal of the toxins from the sweat pores.
(ix) Garlic is anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic in nature.
(x) Garlic has notable aphrodisiacal properties. It is used in the treatment of many sexual problems.
Uses
Garlic is almost worshipped in Ayurvedic medicine since it is a single treatment for a wide variety of diseases. The following are the diseases in which garlic proves to be very beneficial.
(i) Acne
Garlic is used in the treatment of acne. If the pimples are rubbed with a cut clove of garlic several times a day, then they will disappear without leaving a scar behind. Garlic must also be included in the diet since it is a blood-purifier and can treat acne from within.
(ii) Asthma
Garlic is a sure remedy for asthma patients. Each night before retiring to bed, asthmatic patients must drink a glassful of milk in which three cloves of garlic have been boiled. Another remedy is very popular in making asthmatic attacks less severe. It is as follows: Peel a clove of garlic, crush it and boil it in 120 milliliters of pure malt vinegar. Cool it, then strain it and add an equal quantity of honey in it. Preserve this syrup in a clean bottle. Take one or two teaspoons of this syrup with a decoction of fenugreek twice each day, after darkness sets in.
(iii) Digestive Problems
Garlic is unanimously considered by all Ayurvedic doctors to be the best herb in the treatment of digestive problems. Daily consumption of garlic in the food helps in the proper movement of the intestines, which helps in digestion. Due to its antiseptic properties, garlic is also good remedy for preventing the inflammations of the gastric canal. Garlic aids in the treatment of colitis, dysentery and diarrhea.
(iv) Heart Problems
Garlic has only recently been proven in the west to be a suitable remedy for heart ailments. It can disintegrate the cholesterol that collects in the arteries, and hence treat the problem of atherosclerosis. It is clinically proven that the chances of a heart attack are significantly lowered if a person who has suffered a minor heart attack begins taking three cloves of garlic on a daily basis.
(v) High Blood Pressure
Due to the rich chemicals present in it, garlic is taken as an effective treatment for high blood pressure. Garlic reduces the spasms of the arteries and reduces the pressure. In addition, it also modifies the heart rhythm and dizziness, shortness of breath and flatulence.
(vi) Parasites
Garlic is an excellent worm expeller. It is also used in treating bacterial infections in the alimentary canal. The best thing about using garlic as a remedy for bacterial parasites is that it kills the harmful bacteria without harming the useful ones.
(vii) Pneumonia
A decoction of garlic is boiled in milk. This is prepared by mixing one gram of garlic in 250 milliliters of milk and one liter of water. All this is boiled till it reduces to one-fourth of the amount. This is to be taken thrice a day. This is a wonderful remedy for pneumonia.
(viii) Ringworm
Garlic is rubbed over ringworm. This burns out the infection and the skin falls off, leaving healed skin behind.
(ix) Rheumatism
Garlic is used in rheumatism treatment due to its anti-inflammatory properties. In addition to rheumatism, garlic is also used for the treatment of lumbago and arthritis.
(x) Sexual Problems
Garlic has aphrodisiac properties. It is used to enhance libido in men and women. It is used as a sex rejuvenator, i.e. it can improve sexual activity that has been damaged due to accident or disease. It is important for people who overindulge in sex to protect them from nervous exhaustion.
(xi) Tuberculosis
Garlic is used for tuberculosis in the form of a decoction boiled in milk.
(xii) Whooping Cough
In cases of whooping cough, syrup of garlic is given in doses of five drops sweetened with some sugar. This is given thrice a day, and the dosage must be increased if the problem becomes more violent.
(xiii) Wounds
Due to its antiseptic properties, garlic can be effectively used in the treatment of wounds and ulcers. A good antiseptic lotion can be prepared for washing wounds by dissolving one part of garlic juice in three parts of distilled water. When the wound is washed with this lotion, there is marked improvement in a very short time. This also relieves the pain that is associated with wounds due to damage to the nerves.
Special Ayurvedic Preparations
Mostly garlic is eaten raw, and is prescribed to be an integral part of the diet.
Precautions
Garlic is a component of the main Indian diet, and there are no problems associated with its intake. Up to six cloves of garlic can be taken per day without any side-effects. The only problem with garlic is that it gives a bad taste in the mouth and pungent breath due to its sulfur content.
Tom alter
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What’s the best method to lower high blood pressure naturally ?
Posted by admin on Nov 4, 2009
Aside from the obvious methods of eating right, exercises and lowering salt intake. Are there any natural herbs or remedies that can lower really high blood pressure quickly ? I’m talking really high as in 180 over 110.. Heart attack stroke kinda blood pressure. Thanks for your replies.. God bless you !
Fatty acids lower blood pressure better than anything I’ve ever seen or heard about.
Salmon oil capsules have the most amount of fatty acids per gram of all fish.{WARNING- Watch the amounts of total daily Vitamin A levels from all supplements and don’t exceed 25,000 IUs per day. IUs are international units and is a measure of volume and Mgs are a measure of wight.} I would alternate with Flax Seed Oil,Evening Primrose Oil,Borage Oil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Garlic can lower pressure as well,but keep in mind it thins blood so don’t take with blood thinners.