TOTAL BENEFITS OF ONION & ITS REMEDIES

Health Benefits & Remedies With Onion :-

√ Anticancer
Michael Wargovich of the South Carolina Cancer Center, USA, said that the onions are anti-cancer potential. The type of cancer that can be disabled includes breast cancer, colon cancer. and esophageal cancer.

In a study conducted at the University of Hawaii said that those who regularly eat onions in the daily menu - have a risk of lung cancer is 50% lower than those who do not eat at all.

√Increasing good cholesterol levels (HDL)
In a study conducted by Dr.. Gurewich at Harvard Medical School revealed that by consuming onions on a regular basis, the levels of HDL (good cholesterol) will increase, although not total cholesterol decreased significantly. However, the bad cholesterol (LDL) is automatically decreased.

√Preventing Osteoporosis
Onions contain calcium that is taken into account. Calcium is needed to prevent osteoporosis. In a study conducted in Bern, Switzerland, revealed that onions has a a potential effect to prevent osteoporosis.

√Prevent Infection
Capabilities that are owned onions are as insecticides, parasiticide, antibacterial, and anti-fungal. With this capability, onions can prevent the possibility of infection pathogens that invade the body when the body condition is weak. For example, if injured, we can put the onion slices on the injured body part to prevent ongoing infection.

√Good blood thinners
Vitro test performed at the University of Wisconsin-Medison found that organosulfur compounds in onions have the ability as a very powerful blood thinner. Onions ability better than aspirin is prescribed by doctors for patients with atherosclerosis, the hardening and thickening of the arteries due to plaque. cholesterol / LDL, fats and triglycerides.

√Keeping Body Immunity
Onions have some superior micro minerals, such as selenium and fluorine. Selenium is required by the body in very small amounts. However, these micro elements has an important role. Biochemical tests proved that selenium is an antibiotic and antioxidant that is good. With this function, the presence of selenium is meant to keep the body's immunity.

√Strengthening Teeth Structural
Similarly with selenium, fluoride is a micro elements that the body needs in small amounts. In the body, fluoride is useful to maintain the balance of enzymatic reactions. Fluor is also useful for keeping your teeth constituent cell density. In this case, fluoride strengthens tooth structure.

√Lowering Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Levels
Another vitamin that is quite a lot is vitamin B3 and vitamin B9 (folate). In the body, vitamin B3 has several functions. This water-soluble vitamin needed to maintain the stability of blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, absorbs fats and genetic balance in the cell.

√Meet the daily requirement of Vitamin C
Onions has quite high vitamin C. In every 100 grams of onion, more than 12% of our daily vitamin C requirement has been met. This will help meet the needs of vitamin C that are often not met. This condition is caused by many things that cause of vitamin C is not available to the body.

√Low Sugar, Almost Fat Free
Onions has only 40 calories kcal/100 grams. Contributor of calories in onions are carbohydrates. Therefore, it can be said that the onion is virtually free of calories from fat, so the fat does not mean much.

Carbohydrates contained consisting of monosaccharides, polysaccharides, and fiber. Total sugar contains only amounted to 4.24 g per 100 g. Thus, onions is included in low-sugar foods.

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HEAT PRODUCING FOODS FOR WINTER

Keeping warm during winter season is not easy. Apart from woollen clothes, people should consume heat producing food items to beat the chill.

Winter is the best season to improve immunity. During this time, people feel hungrier. Amazingly, foods are better digested in winter, thus adding more nourishment to the body. Immunity-boosting foods are those that are fresh, organic, easy to digest, pure and wholesome. These include fresh vegetables and fruits/dry fruits, dairy products, nuts/oilseeds, whole grains/legumes and ghee. Besides these, some spices have anti-microbial properties that protect us from colds and infections. They also act to increase digestive enzymes and cellular metabolic function, and ensure complete assimilation of nutrients.


√ Root Vegetables :- Carrots, white radish, onion and garlic (dry and spring varieties): Rich in isothiocyanates and indoles, phytochemicals that help prevent cancer. Their strong flavour helps to pep up the taste of food. Potatoes and yams: Help to provide much-needed energy.
Garlic not only does act as a cholesterol-lowering agent, it is also a brilliant heat producing food. Garlic contains properties that help fight the flu and other diseases such as bronchitis and asthma.


√ Leafy greens - Methii (Fenugreek), Palak (Spinach), Sarson( Mustard) : - A good source of beta-carotene and Vitamin C - both powerful antioxidants that help fight disease and build immunity. Others in this category are coriander, amaranth, celery, radish greens, etc.


√ Other vegetables :- Green beans and peas: Form a part of high energy and high-protein vegetables.


√ Whole Grain Cereals and Pulses :- High energy and protein foods provide the required fuel to combat the cold. Many Indian households make sheera {rava (Semolina), whole-wheat flour, moong-dal (green gram), vermicelli, daliaa (broken wheat), badam (almond)}; halwa (Carrot, doodhi (milk-gourd), pumpkin}; paak and ladoos. Makai (maize) and bajra (Pearl millet) rotis have the warmth-giving quality.


√ Fresh and Dried Fruits :- Papaya and pineapple are believed to provide warmth. Amla is loaded with Vitamin C, and is very good to step up your immunity. Thats the reason why amla juice and amla muraba are available in plenty during winter.Lemon is a very good source of Vitamin C, which helps to build immunity to fight against common cold, cough and seasonal flu.
Dates are warm in nature and are highly recommended in the winter months. Not only are they a good source of fibre, iron, magnesium, calcium and vitamins (C and B3), they are also a good source of energy. Consume them as they are or as a barfi, pulp or in milk.

√ Spices :- Mustard, asafoetida (hing), black pepper, fenugreek, ajwain and suva (dill) seeds are all warm spices to be used freely. Mustard, Ajwain (carom Seed) and Suva (dill) seeds are a valuable remedy for winter coughs and flu, stimulating appetite and digestion and increasing blood circulation. Methi (dry or sprouted) is very beneficial in bone and joint problems that surface more in winter. Turmeric, especially the fresh light and golden yellow variety (resembles ginger), is a potent anti-microbial immunity builder.


√ Herbs and Seeds :- Basil (Tulsi) is a herb that protects against colds and fever and helps strengthen immunity. Ginger, (fresh and dry varieties) is very warming. It contains gingerols and shogaols that have thermogenic properties that help keep you warm. It helps to cure common cold and it has been effectively used to relieve sore throat. It is also used as a herbal remedy to relieve headaches and nausea. Sliced ginger with lime and salt is a common accompaniment with meals, while ginger can be added to tea, dals and vegetables. Dry ginger powder made into tiny ladoos with jaggery and ghee is excellent for combating winter chills. Til ladoos and til chikki need no introduction to an Indian. The warmth-giving quality of til or sesame is also tapped when you sprinkle them on salads, breads, pastas and pizzas.

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WOOHOO LOTUS FRUIT-YOGIC FOOD

Yogic food ...Lotus seeds

The seeds are lotus seeds (Nelumbo nucifera) is a symbol of spiritual unfoldment. It has many names in Sanskrit, for example Padma, Kamala, and Pushkara.

Lotus is good for all constitutions, but it can aggravate Kapha when taken in excess.

Lotus seeds and lotus roots are tonic and rejuvenating foods. The seeds work more as a cardiac tonic and as a seminal tonic. The root works more on first chakra disorders (diarrhea, hemorrhoids, etc.) because its quality is heavier.

As a food, lotus seeds can be taken as a powder – five grams (1 ½ tsp) three times a day, with basmati rice and other tonic herbs like Shatavari or Ashwaganda, spiced and sweetened to taste.

popular for their nutritional benefits and healing properties. They are commonly used in indain ayurveda and also in various recipes.

√ They also improve speech, help stop shuttering, and improve concentration.

√ Lotus seeds contain L-isoaspartyl methyltransferase, an enzyme with anti-ageing properties.

√ It is known to help in repairing damaged proteins.

√ The seeds contain kaempferol, a flavonoid known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is known to help in repairing aging gum tissue.

√ The astringent properties of lotus seeds make them beneficial for the kidneys. They help to regulate the energy levels of the body.

√ Some studies indicate that lotus seeds may be used to treat various sexual conditions.

√ Traditionally, lotus seeds were used to treat people with sleeping disorders such as insomnia. They are also known to be effective in alleviating restlessness. This is due to the natural sedative and calming effects of the seeds.

√ The center of the lotus seed is known to be beneficial for the heart due to its cooling properties. The bitterness of the seeds comes from isoquinoline alkaloids which are believed to induce a calming effect and are also anti-spasmodic in nature. They cause dilation of the blood vessels and thus help in controlling blood pressure levels.

√ Some medicinal researchers believe that lotus seeds help to strengthen the digestive process and relieve diarrhea.

√ The seeds are sometimes combined with other herbs in order to treat urinary ailments such as prostatitis and reproductive diseases.


It is used to treat:-
√ Diarrhea
√ Bleeding disorders
√ Menorrhagia
√ Leucorrhea
√ Spermatorrhea
√ Venereal diseases
√ Heart weakness
√ Impotence


Precautions :-

Lotus should be taken with care by highly toxic conditions (See Ama), indigestion, food stagnation, and constipation.
However it is advisable to consult a doctor before using any natural remedies such as lotus seeds.

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BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY WITH TURMERIC TEA

We all need a sweet treat from time to time and this is my go to drink. It smells heavenly and is a great drink either first thing in the morning or as a treat at the end of a long day.

Health Benefits of Turmeric :-

1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.

2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.

3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.

4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.

5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.

6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.

7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.

8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.

9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.

10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.

11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.

12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.

13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.

14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.

16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.

17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.

18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.

19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.

20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.


Turmeric Tea Recipe
Ingredients :-

1 cup Coconut Milk (or almond)
½ tspn Cinnamon
½ tspn Turmeric
1/8 tspn Nutmeg
Dash of Cayenne Pepper
Raw honey to taste

Instructions:-
Put coconut milk, spices and honey in a sauce pan heat up slowly on low heat. If you put it on high heat the coconut milk will get too thick. Pour and enjoy.

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AYURVEDIC HOME REMEDIES FOR WEIGHT LOSS

√ Take a bowl of warm water, put a teaspoonful each of honey and lemon juice and drink it in the morning on an empty stomach to melt the excess fats.

√ Apple cider vinegar helps to increase our metabolism rate and reduce hunger. Take 2 tbsp of ACV in 500 ml of hot water & sip throughout the day (especially 30 minutes before meals)

√ Consuming 10-12 fully grown curry leaves every morning, for 3 months, is found beneficial in dealing with the problem of obesity.

√ Have one or two tomatoes, on an empty stomach, every morning. This has been found to be effective in curing obesity.

√ Having green tea has been found to be beneficial in treating obesity, try to have one cup of green tea after every meal.

√ Black pepper powder when mixed in vegetable soup and vegetables not only enhances the flavor of your diet but is also helpful in controlling obesity or helpful in excessive fat burning.

√ Use Ginger in your regular cooking and as it is very effective in burning fats, and keeping your cholesterol level in control.

√ Eat papaya (in the summer season) or vegetable soup as your dinner for two to three months if you want a quick weight loss. This is effective in controlling obesity.

√ Trifala is extremely beneficial in controlling obesity.


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AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRINKING WARM WATER

In Ayurveda, the strength of your digestive system is based on how much Agni you have. Agni translates to 'Digestive Fire'. If you are drinking cold water it is cooling to your system and lowers your 'fire' whereas when you drink something hot, it is adding to the fire.

According to Ayurveda expert drinking 2 sips of hot water an hour is enough for you to see a difference. Drinking hot water improves your digestion (which could also lead to weight loss!), calms your nervous system and can also be a good replacement for caffeine containing drinks like coffee and black tea.

Drinking warm water for most people is not part of their daily routine. Perhaps this is due to the fact that few people understand the health benefits of drinking warm water. It is a good health practice to drink warm water on a daily basis because of its health benefits. Most people ignore warm water and always choose a glass of cold water. Below, we explore the health benefits of warm water.

√ Warm water is very important when it comes to digestion and washing out toxins from your body.

√ Drinking warm water makes it very easy to break down food and also help the process of digestion.

√ When we eat food, the temperature in our stomach is generally high. Drinking warm water during a meal helps in keeping most of the food in a semi liquid form to break it down and get released into the small intestine.

√ Drinking warm water also helps break down oily food by making it easier to digest. Warm water breaks down solid food into semi solid and also helps food from concealing together. This helps process of absorption and digestion on a large scale.

√ Drinking warm water on hot days help the process of perspiration, which is very essential if you reside in hot areas. Doing this will help you cool down and help your body to flush out toxins.

√ In addition to this warm water also helps in purifying the blood stream. Bowel movements stimulation is very vital for every body to maintain health. Drinking a glass of warm water along with walking will help to stimulate bowel movements.

√ Research has proven that drinking warm water helps with removal of toxic deposits from the nervous system. It is believed that these toxins if not cleansed and eliminated can have negative effects on a person’s emotions and thoughts. Drinking warm water helps to purify your mind to maintain a balanced mental state.

√ Warm water's biggest health benefit to an individual lies in the fact that it provides essential hydration to the body. Proper hydration helps in the removal of toxins and wastes from the body. It also helps the kidneys to function. Good hydration stands as a base for biochemical and metabolic processes in the body.

√ Drinking warm water aids in reducing and killing harmful infections that you might suffer from. Warm water increases the circulation to the gastrointestinal tract and also vitally decreases the amount of mucous in mucous producing tracts of your body.

√ Drinking warm water eliminates harmful viruses and bacteria that reproduce and infect our body. When you heat up water, it makes sure to force out all the dissolved gases. Heating the water in India is useful to remove or kill any bacteria that may be in the water.

√ Warm water or hot water helps preserve safe drinking water by storing it in a sterilized container. Warm water or water in general is a zero calorie hydrant which does not make you add on any calories.

√ Drinking warm water helps burn calories to aid in weight loss. However, cold water generally burns more calories but warm water also does help in burning calories. Because water is pure without any chemicals, caffeine, or sugar it is the best drink for health.

√ Drinking warm water topped with honey and lemon helps reduce congestion and keeps you hydrated when you are fighting a cold. Warm water is the best homemade medicine to help fight a bad cold. You could either drink it or gargle it with some salt in the warm water. This also helps to prevent a sore throat. Vitamin C has long been believed to provide quick relief for the common cold. Obtaining this essential vitamin through warm water and lemon can add other benefits as well.

√ Drinking warm water soothes the throat, prevents dehydration and can help break up chest congestion. Adding honey to warm lemon water for extra soothing relief.

√ Other health benefits from drinking warm water with lemon include improving and cleansing the urinary tract. This will aid in flushing out any bacteria from the urinary tract and also helps speed up recovery.

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