Health benefits of green tea!!!

Green tea has been used for more than 4,000 years for medicinal purposes.Recent researches have shown that green tea bolsters the heart’s resistance to cardiovascular diseases, increases longevity, detoxifies the body, boosts the immune system and helps prevent cancer.
Although green and black tea come from the same plant, it is the processing that sets them apart. Tea leaves contain an enzyme that causes the leaves to oxidate after picking. By steaming and heating the leaves, processors are able to stop the oxidation process. Black tea it is let to oxidate and it is submitted to several more possessing steps which causes it to turn dark brown, and sometimes red.

Unfortunately, this manipulation of the plant reduces and destroys compounds called polyphenols, present in the freshly picked leaves. These compounds are the secret healing weapon contained in the green tea leaves, because it is processed as little as possible, green tea retains all its polyphenols. Out of all the types of teas, green tea contain the highest levels of polyphenols.Polyphenols are a group of natural phytochemicals (plant chemicals). These phytochemicals are potent antioxidants, which protect the body from free radicals. Free radicals are the reactive molecules that damage the body at the cellular level, causing cancer, heart disease and many other diseases.
Many beneficial nutrients can be found in green tea, most important being vitamin C -it contains ten times more than black tea. Also found in different levels are, vitamin B2, vitamin D, vitamin K and carotenoids (beta-carotine).

Two nutrients which are vital for our skin!!!!

Two groups of nutrients that are essential to having healthy skin are vitamin A and healthy fatty acids.
Vitamin A is available as straight vitamin A, found in animal foods, and as carotenoids, which are plant-based nutrients that can be converted to vitamin A in healthy individuals.
Skin is made of specialized epithelial tissue, and the health of epithelial tissue is directly dependent on the amount of vitamin A that we get from our diet. When obtained through healthy food choices, vitamin A can help resist infection, prevent wrinkles, and keep skin looking youthful.Food sources of Vitamin A are cheese, eggs, oily fish (such as mackerel), milk and yoghurt.Liver is also a rich source of vitamin A.
Healthy fatty acids are essential to skin health for a number of reasons, one of the most important ones being that vitamin A and carotenoids are fat-soluble nutrients that are most efficiently absorbed into the bloodstream in the presence of healthy fats.Healthy fatty acids are basically divided into two categories-Essential fatty acids and Non-essential fatty acids.
Examples of Essential fatty acids are Omega-3 fatty acid(Linolenic acids) found in food sources like Flaxseed oil, flaxseeds, hempseed oil, hempseeds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, Brazil nuts, sesame seeds, avocados, some dark leafy green vegetables, canola oil, soybean oil, wheat germ oil, salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna,etc and Omega-6 fatty acids(Linoleic acids) found in Flaxseed oil, flaxseeds, flaxseed meal, hempseed oil, hempseeds, grapeseed oil, pumpkin seeds, pine nuts, pistachio nuts, sunflower seeds (raw), olive oil, olives, evening primrose oil, black currant seed oil, chestnut oil, chicken,etc.Example of
non-essential fatty acid is Omega-9(Oleic acid) which is found in Olive oil (extra virgin or virgin), olives, avocados, almonds, peanuts, sesame oil, pecans, pistachio nuts, cashews, hazelnuts,etc.

Hygiene in the bathroom!!!!

Most people are not aware that soap should not be used to clean the vaginal opening, the tip of the penis (urethral opening), and the anal sphincter.

Regularly applying soap to these areas can cause the mucosal lining in these areas to become dry and unhealthy. A chronically dry mucosal lining can lead to a number of uncomfortable health conditions, the two most common ones being chronic inflammation and a tendency to experience infections.

If you use soap to clean your body, you should limit its contact to your skin.Your skin is lined with sebaceous glands that secrete an oily substance called sebum, which serves to keep your skin waterproof and resistant to infection by undesirable micro organisms.


Typically, the presence of sebum prevents soap from drying out skin to a point where significant health challenges can arise. Still, unless you work with grease and oil, it's best to use soap sparingly - just enough to remove objectionable odours and to feel clean and refreshed.

The mucosal linings of the vaginal opening, the penile opening, and the anal sphincter don't secrete sebum to offer protection against the drying effects of soap.Actually, the labia minora does contain some sebaceous glands, but in most women, there aren't nearly enough sebaceous glands in this region to keep the vaginal opening healthy if regularly washed with soap.

So how do you wash the vaginal opening, the penile opening, and the anal sphincter? Ideally, with warm or hot water. And when more intense cleaning is desired, you can use warm or hot salt water.

How to look gorgeous naturally!!!!

Try these simple home beauty treatments for sporting a gorgeous look:

FOR GLOWING SKIN:
*Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water everyday. This will hydrate your skin and flush out the toxins from the body.
*Try this simple facial routine that you can follow at home:
1.Steam your face for 2-3 minutes. Wipe off the dirt from your face with a damp cotton ball, preferably dipped in milk, as milk acts as natural cleanser.
2.Now rub a cube of ice over your face to close the pores.
3.You can either use a ready made face pack or make one at home that suits your skin(you can choose any one from those mentioned below).
4.Wash off the face pack after 10-15 minutes and apply rosewater for toning up your skin.
*Easy to make face packs at home:
1.For normal skin: Mash up a ripe banana and add honey to make a pulp. Leave it on face for 5-8 minutes and wash off with normal water.
2.For dry skin: Mix together 1 egg, 1 tsp honey, tsp olive oil and few drops of rose water. Leave on face for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with cold water.
3.For oily skin: Mix 1 tbsp Fuller's earth with 1 tsp of honey. Leave on face for 15 minutes and wash off with warm water.
Do not forget to avoid the area around the eyes while applying the face pack.
*Exfoliate your skin regularly with this home made scrub: Take 1 tbsp of ground oats or ground apricots, mix it well with 1 tsp of honey. Gently scrub it into the skin of your face.

FOR SPARKLING HAIR:
*For oily hair: Take some dry soap nuts and soak them overnight in water. Mash it well next morning, strain the solution and wash the hair with it.
*For dry hair: Mix together 1 tbsp castor oil, 1 tbsp glycerine and 1 tbsp cider vinegar. Apply and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse off with water.
*For Dandruff: Soak fenugreek seeds overnight. Next morning grind it into paste. Apply it on the scalp, leave it for 20 minutes and wash off with mild shampoo.
*Natural Conditioners:
1.Apply a cup of mayonnaise on damp hair, cover with a shower cap for 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly with mild shampoo.
2.Flat or slate beer also acts as an excellent conditioner.
3.Mix together 1 egg yolk with 1-2 tbsp olive oil, apply it on wet hair and leave for 3-4 minutes. Wash off with a shampoo.

FOR BEAUTIFUL EYES:
*Add few drops of rose water into cold water and splash the water gently into your eyes.
*Place sliced Cucumber on your eyes to lighten the dark circles.
*Dip cotton pads in chilled milk or rose water and place them on your eyes for relaxing the muscles around them. Alternatively dip used tea bags in chilled water and place them over closed eyelids.
*Grate a potato with its peel and apply it on your closed eyelids for twenty minutes.

Simple tips for looking beautiful!!!

Key to looking beautiful is to stay in right shape and have a flawless,glowing skin.Below mentioned are few tips for staying in optimum shape and sporting a radiant,flawless skin.

For maintaining that perfect figure:-Exercise daily for atleast 20-30 minutes.Also practice Yoga and Pranayama daily.
-Cut down on junk calories that you consume daily.Choose diet, rich in fiber, low in fat and refined carbohydrates,avoid fried foods and sweets,Consume plenty of fresh green vegetables, fruits & sprouts.Avoid aerated drinks & alcohol,instead drink limewater, vegetable juice, clear soups, and buttermilk.Instead of having three big meals throughout the day, have five smaller meals throughout the course of the day,with the breakfast being the heaviest.
For flawless,glowing skin:-Drink 7-8 glasses of water a day to help flush through any toxins in the body and hydrate the skin.
-Once in a while indulge in a nice relaxing aroma massage or facial.Cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin twice a day and avoid using soaps, which are too harsh for the skin and can be very drying.Apply facemask once a week depending on your skin type. You should also exfoliate once- twice a week to remove dead skin cells.
-Wash your hair regularly with a shampoo that suits the hair type to keep it clean and bouncy.
-schedule in a weekly manicure and pedicure
-Increase intake of oily fish, nuts & seeds ,which are rich sources of Omega fatty acids,to provide you with a glowing skin.

Diabetes and your kidneys!!!!

When kidneys function normally, they filter toxins from the blood and
maintain a healthy balance between water and salts in your body. Your
kidneys help regulate red blood cells and manufacture hormones that
help regulate your blood sugar level.

When your blood sugar and glycotoxins are elevated, kidney function
begins to deteriorate. Once diabetes induced kidney damage begins,
you need to aggressively reduce the rate of damage in order to
prevent the development of end-stage kidney disease in diabetes.


How to Prevent Kidney Damage

Once kidney cells are damaged, they cannot be repaired. You can however
prevent further damage and dramatically stop the progression of this
disease by following these rules:

* Keep glycotoxins and free-radical damage at bay. This means you need
to control your blood sugar levels by following a low Glycemic eating
program and supplementing with appropriate nutrients.

* Keep your blood pressure well controlled preferably around 115/75 mm HG
and speak to your doctor about possibly taking ACE inhibitors or
angiotensin II receptor blocker anti hypertensive drugs.

* Beware of urinary tract infections. These infections are common in
people with diabetes and can severely damage the kidneys. Therefore,
at the first sign of a urinary tract infection, frequent urination, burning when urinating, cloudy or bloody urine, feeling the constant urge to urinate, see your doctor immediately.

*Get your creatine and albumin levels checked, the presence of
albumin suggests early kidney damage.

The bottom line in preventing diabetic kidney disease is keeping your
blood sugar in control and rid your body of the toxins causes by
prolonged high blood sugar.

Preventing Osteoarthritis

If you have a family history of osteoarthritis then you have a higher chance of developing the disease yourself. Besides genetic predisposition, osteoarthritis can be present in those who are overweight or those who routinely put stress on the particular joint. Injury is also a culprit.

Osteoarthritis affects the joints in the body, most commonly the spine, hips, knees, feet and hands. It is caused by the wearing down of cartilage between these joints, causing bones to rub together. This causes discomfort and a decrease in mobility to the area.

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 21 million people in the United States. It can be caused by a number of factors. While it is more frequently found in those over 45, it can occur in younger people. Under 45, men are more likely to develop the disease than women, while over 45 women are more likely to develop it than men.

Fortunately, there are ways to prevent the onset of the disease, and it's easier than you think. It's about taking care of your body, which hopefully you're doing already as good health is the key to combating any form of disease, as well as education.

If you are overweight you are far more likely to develop osteoarthritis than someone who isn't. This is because the extra weight puts unnecessary stress on the joints. Keeping in shape also helps to prevent many other diseases, such as heart disease.

Keep fit, not only to keep your weight in healthy range but also to work your joints. Aerobic exercises that work as much of your body are especially important; they revitalize your circulatory system and keep your heart rate up, as well as keep your joints limber. Make sure not to over exert yourself, especially if you feel pain in a joint, as this may only cause to exacerbate the condition you are trying to prevent. Discuss with your doctor what kinds of exercises are best for you. Osteoarthritis in the hands is the most genetically predispositioned form of the disease, so if you are at risk ask your doctor if there is anything you can do.

Injury to the joints can also cause the onset of osteoarthritis. Be sure to wear protective gear, like wrist guards for instance, when deemed necessary.

There have been some foods and supplements that have been reported to decrease your chances of getting the disease. While some initial results have proved encouraging, studies are still continuing for conclusive results. None of the supplements have been reported to carry side effects though, and are part of a healthy lifestyle.

An anti-inflammatory is just what you're looking for. Anti-inflammatory properties can be found in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fatty fish like salmon or albacore tuna. Since our North American diet is severely lacking in fish on a regular basis, try an Omega-3 fatty acid supplement such as Omega Daily.

Early detection is important. If you feel a recurring pain in your joints, or a stiffness that won't go away, talk to your doctor. He or she can help you find the best way to deal with the pain.