Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Make Your Home a Healthy Heaven


You never know when your house becomes a home for undesirable creatures that can have adverse effect on your health. You bed cover, curtains, sofa and other upholstery may look clean, but they might not be actually clean. Toxins may be around you and you may not have ever noticed. But, there is nothing to panic, since every problem has a solution and it is never too late.
Some simple tips to ensure a safe and healthy home are given right below.
1.   Start from yourself! Take a bath every day and always wash your hands both before and after eating. Dirty clothes attract disease causing germs, hence, keep yourself and your clothes clean.
2.   Next target is your kitchen! You should clean the kitchen tiles, surfaces and floor nicely with disinfectants and wash every utensil, fruits and vegetable before use. The more you focus toward clean kitchen and cooking, the more you stay immune and healthy.
3.   Turn off the appliances when not in use. Some electrical appliances emit harmful radiations which can disturb your health, hence, it is always recommended to switch off heaters, lights and other appliances when not in use. This will also save you from paying unnecessary and extra electricity bills.
4.   Clean your apartment daily. Regular housecleaning is a must. This may be a tiring job, but in order to stay healthy and avoid infections and diseases, clean every corner of your home daily.
5.   Disinfect your toilet daily. Your toilet is the most prone part of your home that can turn into a dwelling for disease causing micro-organisms. So better disinfect and wash you toilet regularly.
Hope the above tips will help you turn your home into a healthy heaven.

Home Remedies For Pimple



Hey those nightmares are gone.Dont worry more about the pimples and the bad dark marks what the leave behind.Here are few tips for you guys:-

Causes- Harmonal,age related,diet related,daily regime related,food habbits related,sleep related,environmental,pollution 

related,skine typeand.......so on.



Treatments-

-First consider the nature of your skin .This is very important because depending upon this the nature of treatment varies.If the skin is oily in nature and sensitive then avoid washing your skin with soaps as far as possible.Do remember frequent rinsing of your face with luke warm or cold water helps your skin to breath and also clears your pores .So first i'll ask you to wash your face with simpleBasan powderOr a mild veriety of soap with gliserin .

You can also prepare and stock up this powder:

Miture of 4 tsp of besan powder, 1/2 tsp of turmericpowder,1tsp of dried and powdered neemleaves , little of multhani mitte 2tspof powdered methi seeds and 2 tsp greengram powder .All these should be mixed well and put into a airtight container for proper storage.Use this mixture for washing your face twice daily.Once before bedtime and once in the morning.This will help to clear the dead cells and keep the surface dry and allows the skin to breath in the night. We can mix it with milk if the skin is very sensitive or else simple water will also do to make a paste for easy cleansing.This acts as avery good face pack to impove the glow in your skin and also reduces the scars and marks of old pimples.Only external treatment wont help in such cases .You need to take some medicine internally for a better result and to avoid the reccurance

-Also recommend you to eat drygrapes soaked overnight in water or even milk.This impoves your heamoglobin count,also brings a glow to your skin.It also helps for teh constipation also.

-Intake of neem juice of about 1tsp daily is also a good medicine.This should be done empty stomach and only after 30 min any kind of food or water can be taken.

-Nextp go for some internal medication along with this if you have achne problem for more than 6 months.


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Orange juice for good health




Fruit juices are addition to well balanced diet providing essential nutrients like vitamin, minerals, protein, potassium and folates. Fruit juices are essential for children and adults for covering daily needs of energy and nutrients. Among them, orange juice is the most commonly consumed fruit juice. Orange juice refers to the juice of oranges. It is made by extraction from the fresh fruit and it is one of best fruit recipe. We can take orange juice in breakfast and even in lunch hours. A glass of freshly squeezed orange juice is very useful with sugar-loaded, fat free food that prvent your wrinkle free skin, clog your arteries, increase risk factor of cancer, keep you young forever. Orange juice is rich in Vitamin C (Absorbic Acid), carbohydrate, fructose, Calcium, Vitamin D, hesperidine and so on. Daily drink of fresh orange juice is recommended for balanced diet. A cup serving of raw, fresh orange juice, amounting to 248 g or 8 ounces, has 124 mg of vitamin C (>100% RDI). It has 20.8 g of sugars and has 112 Calories. It also supplies potassium, thiamin, and folate.

Orange juice boosts your immune system

Orange juice is rich source of sugar fructose. Sugar also boost up the immune system. orange juice not only rich in nutrition, it is reasonable healthy diet. white blood cells are reason for building immune response against pathogens. Higher the WBC better your immunity.

Good source of vitamin C

Orange is the rich source of Vitamin c. Higher sugar content of orange prevents your body from absorbing Vitamin C.Drinking juice of orange increases the amount of vitamin c (Absorbic acid) you need.

Protects Against Inflammation

Glucose and high fat meal induce inflammatory reacion. The intake of orange juice, together with a high-carbohydrate, high-fat meal, prevents the occurrence of inflammation within the body, making it a good preventive measure against the development of insulin resistance and atherosclerosis.

Improves Diastolic Blood Pressure

Orange juice improved diastolic blood pressure of our body. Orange juice contains hesperidin which is water soluble healthy plant pigment. Hesperidin serves improving small blood vessels, blood pressure and decrease risk of cardiovascular disease.

Decreases Bad Cholesterol Levels

Orange juice helps to maintain the blood cholesterol level. It lead to decrease level of low density lipoprotein cholesterol in patients with high cholesterol level. It balance the mechanism of blood cholesterol and establish the mechanism of cholesterol balance. 

Top Foods for Cellular Health




The body is incredibly resilient and efficient, but over time, a poor diet and lifestyle may weaken the health and vitality of our cells. The food you eat is also the food your cells consume, so by eating nutrient-dense food, you provide your cells with the support they need to keep your entire body healthy. Start stocking your fridge with some of the best foods known to support proper cellular health.

Importance of Oatmeal Every Morning


                       Oatmeal is grounded oats that can be used in several ways to prepare a healthy breakfast. Consuming oatmeal has several health benefits due to its nutritional value and high fibre content. So, if you want to get fit, healthy and energised, try eating oatmeal for breakfast


You can add fruits, cinnamon, nutmeg and nuts to your oatmeal for addded flavour and nutrition. You can also prepare a smoothie with oatmeal for a healthy and nourishing breakfast. Oatmeal can also be used to prepare pancakes, upma, cookies, muffins and pies.


Health Benefits of Oatmeal in the Morning:

1) Keeps you satiated for a long time, so is likely to induce weight loss.

2) Since it is rich in fibre, oatmeal helps reduce bad or LDL cholesterol levels.

3) Reduces the risk of high blood pressure.

4) Reduces risk of diabetes.

5) Prevents heart diseases.

6) Oatmeal is also a good source of vitamin B, iron, protein and magnesium. 

7) Improves digestion.

8) Low in calories.

9) Oatmeal can fight risk of cancer.

10) Boosts immunity.

Sunday, 8 December 2013

Healthy Oil:Benefits Of Canola Oil


          
       With health becoming the topic of all conversations and ‘fitness freak’ becoming a personality trait, it is time to focus on consuming healthy oils like canola, so that you can lead a long, healthy and active life.  Switching over to canola oil, is half the battle won, points out  Rekha Sharma, President, Indian Dietetic Association and Director, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Diabetes Foundation (India).

            “There are many healthy oils available in the market and canola is one such oil. The multiple properties of this oil makes it ideal for everyday use in all culinary applications - from salad dressings, sauces and marinades to baking, sautéing .deep-frying and especially so in Indian cooking”, adds Rekha

Below is a brief on the goodness canola oil brings to one’s life and kitchen:

Blend of good fats for good health –   

Canola oil is high in  omega-3 fats (11%), which help protect against heart attacks and strokes and; omega-6 fatty acids (21%) which are important for the brain.  It is also rich in healthy fatty acids like Monounsaturated fatty acids(MUFA) and very low in unhealthy fatty acids like saturated fats (that cause clogging of arteries and thus heart disease). It is rich in vitamin E that acts as an antioxidizing agent and may be a valuable tool in fighting cancer and heart disease.


Neutral taste and light colour and texture– 

Canola oil is one of the most versatile cooking oils available in the market. It does not interfere with the natural colors of the other ingredients of a dish and very light in texture which makes it easy to digest


High heat tolerance – 

It can be heated to a higher temperature (468°F or 242°C) than other oils before it starts to smoke which makes it ideal for high heat cooking applications from sautéing to deep-frying.

Importance of Liver Detoxification






A lot of our fruit and vegetables are coated with chemicals and the meat we eat is loaded with hormones and antibiotics, which are genetically modified. These various processes can breakdown vitamins and minerals present in our food, which are crucial for detoxification of the liver.