Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts
Friday, January 17, 2014
Tips and Tricks for a Lovely Face and Glowing Skin
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Natural Treatment for Painful Arthritis (BLS Ointment or Balm)
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| Garlic, Ginger& Pepper |
Have you heard about BLS
Ointment? It is applied externally to the affected area 3x a day, and it
relieves the pain caused by arthritis. BLS refers to its main ingredients, such
as Bawang (garlic), Luya (ginger) and Sili (red pepper, preferably, “siling
labuyo”. Garlic has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties while both ginger
and red pepper has anti-inflammatory characteristics that can help relieve
muscle and joint pains. . I used to
prepare it for my mother when she had her pains due to arthritis and according
to her, it helped.
How to prepare a BLS Ointment? Its simple.
Ingredients: garlic, ginger, red pepper and oil
(preferably virgin coco oil or olive oil)
Procedure:
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Mince the garlic, ginger and red pepper
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Measure ½ cup of garlic, ½ cup of ginger and ½
cup of red pepper
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Mixed all the ingredients and add 1 ½ cup of
oil
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In a slow fire, heat the mixture for 10
minutes.
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Store in a glass container together with the
mixture your BLS ointment.
Optional: To make your
Ointment into a Balm, here’s the procedure:
· Strain, to separate the oil from the solid mixture
· Once again, heat the solution in a slow fire and
add Wax. Bee hive wax is preferred. But
in its absence, you can use a white candle instead.
· Just add wax, little by little. To know that it is the right amount, when the
wax melted, test by dropping a mixture in a plate or saucer. Check when it when it's cold. Test using your fingers. it must be balm-like.
Arthritis refers to inflammation of a joint or a state
characterized by inflammation of the joints. Inflammation is a process in which the body's white blood cells and chemicals help protect us from infection and foreign substances such as bacteria and viruses. Its symptoms can be either one or a combination of the following:
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Redness
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Swollen joint that's
tender and warm to the touch
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Joint pain
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Joint stiffness
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Loss of joint function
The cause of arthritis is
not fully known, yet, can we still do something to prevent it? Of course, we can! Maintaining proper weight (obesity added
strain to joints), regular joint exercises, proper diet (excess protein can
increase your uric acid) and strengthening immune system can help a lot.
Prevention is better than cure. If symptoms persist, see your doctor!
Friday, January 10, 2014
Basil, a Powerful Anti-bacterial Plant and Source of Health-benefiting Nutrients
The Health Benefits of Basil
Basil is a very good source of iron, calcium, potassium and vitamin A and C. Basil is also a
good source of magnesium, which promotes
cardiovascular health by prompting muscles and blood vessels to relax, thus
improving blood flow and lessening the risk of irregular heart rhythms or a
spasming of the heart muscle or a blood vessel.
Research Findings on Basil
Research studies on basil have shown unique health-protecting effects in two basic areas: basil's flavonoids and volatile oils.The flavonoids found in basil protect cell structures as well as chromosomes from radiation and oxygen-based damage.The volatile oils on the other hand provide protection against unwanted bacterial growth.
Essential
oil of basil, obtained from its leaves, has demonstrated the ability to
inhibit several species of pathogenic bacteria that have become
resistant to commonly used antibiotic drugs. In a study published in the
July 2003 issue of the Journal of Microbiology Methods, essential oil of basil was even found to inhibit strains of bacteria from the genera Staphylococcus, Enterococcus and Pseudomonas,
all of which are not only widespread, but now pose serious treatment
difficulties because they have developed a high level of resistance to
treatment with antibiotic drugs.(September 8, 2003)
Studies published in the February 2004 issue of Food Microbiology,
have shown that washing produce in solution containing either basil or
thyme essential oil at the very low concentration of just 1% resulted in
dropping the number of Shigella, an infectious bacteria that
triggers diarrhea and may cause significant intestinal damage, below the
point at which it could be detected. While scientists use this research
to try to develop natural food preservatives, it makes good sense to
include basil and thyme in more of your recipes, particularly for foods
that are not cooked such as salads. Adding fresh thyme and/or basil to
your next vinaigrette will not only enhance the flavor of your fresh
greens, but will help ensure that the fresh produce you consume is safe
to eat. (March 25, 2004).Basil Tea, an effective remedy for cold and cough ...
I found basil to be a very good treatment for cold and cough, particularly when it's just starting. I drink basil tea three times a day, 10 minutes after breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's very effective! Try it! It's very aromatic, and I'm sure it will help you too, as it helped me.
Instead of buying bottled dried basil or packed basil from
supermarkets, why don’t you plant one in a pot or in your garden?
Picking fresh leaves from your home grown basis is much more fun.
Besides, it can be easily propagated by seeds or by cutting stems.
Ever since i learned about basil's health benefits, it became part of my collections in my garden. I love three of its varieties such as the Thai, Sweet and Lemon basil,
Ever since i learned about basil's health benefits, it became part of my collections in my garden. I love three of its varieties such as the Thai, Sweet and Lemon basil,
Be healthy and enjoy life!
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
How to Keep Fit after Parties and Celebrations
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| Swimming can burn your excess fats. |
Celebrations for Birthdays, Anniversaries, and parties are especial occasions when we enjoy the various food on the table and the moments shared with family and friends. This is the time when we take for granted our special diet and our list of preferred healthy foods.
Eating too much means additional weight and fats. Our body need to burn those excess, otherwise we will have health problems eventually.
What can you do when you think you've eaten so much, more than what your body needs?
My secret in keeping myself fit and healthy
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| Dancing is a very good form of exercise. |
"Health First!" That's my motto since I was a kid. Now, I'm on my middle age, and I seldom visit a doctor for medical treatment. My height is 5' 2" and I was able to maintain my body weight at a maximum of 52 kgs. I can still hike the mountains of Sagada in Mountain Province, and do hard work as well. Unlike most of my peers, I have no pains cause by arthritis nor gout.
What have I done to keep myself fit and healthy?
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