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Monday, August 9, 2010

Health Benefits of Lemon Grass

Be it ever so humble, there is no grass like a lemon grass. A very useful medicinal plant and a tasty food flavoring. Lemon grass or the local tanglad (scientific name: Cymbopogon ciatrus) is one of those wondrous herbs that one can always associate with Asian cooking Thai, Malaysian and Vietnamese homegrown meal enthusiasts always have this tropical grass at hand for its aromatic citrus flavor with a trace of ginger. Few people know that its other popular name is citronella - the common scent you usually find in candles, perfumes and soaps.

Citronella is known for its calming effect that relieves insomnia or stress. It is also considered as a mild insect repellant. But more than scent, tanglad or lemon grass provides a lot of health benefits. Studies have shown that the lemon grass has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Mixed with pepper, it's a home therapy for menstrual troubles and nausea. Drank as tea, it is an effective diuretic. When it comes to pets, citronella is used to neutralize excessive barking of dogs. Since dogs hate citronella, it is sprayed to dogs to prevent them from barking or just to lessen the behavior.

The Lemon grass is a good cleanser that helps to detoxify the Liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and the digestive tract. It cuts down uric acid, cholesterol, excess fats and other toxins in the body while stimulating digestion, blood circulation, and lactation; it also alleviates indigestion and gastroenteritis. It is said that lemongrass also helps improve the skin by reducing acne and pimples and acts as a muscle and tissue toner. Also, it can reduce blood pressure. Just make a concoction by boiling some lemon grass leaves, let it cool for a while and drink the liquid.

The leaves and base of this tender perennial are used as a food flavoring, particularly in fish and poultry dishes, and its essential oils are used medicinally. Its distinctive flavor balances hot chillies and contributes to the elaborate, multi-layered flavors of many dishes in South East Asian cuisine.

As the long, thin, grey-green leaves are tough and fibrous, the outside leaves and the tips are usually chopped very finely or discarded from the dish before it is served. The base is often ground. Citral, an essential oil also found in lemon peel, is the constituent responsible for its taste and aroma.

Lemon grass, also known as Sweet Rush and sometimes called Fever Grass in the Caribbean, can be used as a remedy for ague, fevers, and colds.

Filipino ingenuity has produced a commercial beverage made from lemon grass. A concentrate composed of lemon grass juice and muscovado sugar bottled in attractive design.

A recent study by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the department of Science and technology ( DOST ) claims that every 100g of edible tanglad when boiled can contain up to 24.205 micrograms of beta-carotene the anti-oxidant that scientists believe can help prevent cancer. Another DOST study shows that lemon grass oil has the potential as a tropical eye medication against keratomycosis, an inflammation of cornea often associated with burning or blurring of vision.

About the author: Manolito Montala is a webmaster and one of his interests is collecting local medicinal plants information which can be found in Filipino Herbs Healing Wonders.

http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/9-2-2006-107399.asp

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Sunday, August 8, 2010

HEALTH Benefits of Solar

Reduces kerosene-induced fires
Kerosene lamps are a serious fire hazard in the developing world, killing and maiming tens of thousands of people each year. Kerosene, diesel fuel and gasoline stored for lamps and small generators are also a safety threat, whereas solar electric light is entirely safe.

Improves indoor air quality
Fumes from kerosene lamps in poorly ventilated houses are a serious health problem in much of the world where electric light is unavailable. The World Bank estimates that 780 million women and children breathing kerosene fumes inhale the equivalent of smoke from 2 packs of cigarettes a day.

Increases effectiveness of health programs
Use of a solar electric lighting systems by rural health centers increases the quality of health care provided. Solar electric systems improve patient diagnoses through brighter task lighting and use of electrically-lit microscopes. Photovoltaics can also power televisions and VCRs to educate health workers and patients about preventative care, medical procedures, and other health care provisions. Finally, solar electric refrigerators have a higher degree of temperature control than kerosene units, leading to lower vaccine spoilage rates, and increased immunization effectiveness.

Allows telemedicine
Telemedicine is the use of telecommunications technology to provide, enhance, or expedite health care services, by accessing off-site databases, linking clinics or physicians' offices to central hospitals, or transmitting x-rays or other diagnostic images for examination at another site. Deep in the Brazilian Amazon, SELF demonstrated the feasibility of telemedicine in remote areas by using a combination of solar power and satellite communications. Within moments of plugging in the new telemedicine device, local Caboclo Indians can have meaurements of blood pressure, body temperature, pulse, and blood-oxygen uploaded via satellite to the University of Southern Alabama for remote diagnosis.
http://www.self.org/shs_healthbenefits.asp

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Health Benefits of Homemade Juices


Homemade Fruit Juiceis a Healthy Choice

Homemade fruit and vegetable juices are an excellent substitute to the processed fruit juices and unhealthy packaged food available in the market today.

With the ostensibly fast-paced and stressful lifestyle of this day and age, people seem to live off the shelves of the grocery store instead of those in their kitchens. The fast-food and food-processing industries appear to be able to cater to our every whim and craving. Children pull faces at anything green and leafy and parents give in by choosing thoughtless nutrition over actually healthy nourishment and diet.

Making fruit juices at home is the best approach to correct negligent lifestyles. Moreover, juices are also vibrant in color, can be sweetened to appease the taste buds and easily digested with the same goodness as those of their solid versions.
Benefits of Homemade Juices

Fresh homemade juices are chock-a-block with all things good and can target every kind of fussy, erroneous eater. From those looking to lose weight to those hoping to guzzle down a few more calories or looking for ways to lubricate their digestive system, to others who just want to stay fit and working, juices are the right choice.

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Health Benefits of Fats and Carbohydrates

Health Benefits of Fats - yomi yomi

Low fat diets often ignore the importance of fats. While saturated and trans fats may not be good, healthy fats and 'good' carbohydrates are essential

Both fat and carbohydrates seem to be getting a bad rap lately; however, they are two very important factors to any healthy diet and weight loss program. Although too much fat in the diet can cause problems, it is more important to focus on the type of fat being consumed. This means avoiding "bad" fats such as trans fat and hydrogenated vegetable fats and focusing on "good" fat such as that found in nuts, seeds, avocados and olive oils.
Carbohydrates and Low Fat Diets

Carbohydrates are a vital component to a healthy diet too. Carbohydrates provide energy along with lots of essential nutrients. Carbohydrates can be found in fruits and vegetables, grains and in milk and dairy products. However, not all carbohydrates are created equal so it is important to choose the "right" ones, particularly for weight loss. Low fat diets often have far too many refined carbohydrates and ignore the amounts of sugar eaten.

When shopping for bread and cereal, try to choose those made with whole grains and avoid the more highly refined white varieties. Limiting intake of sugars, including fizzy drinks, sweets and processed baked products is also important. Consuming large amounts of high calorie, low nutrient foods can make it very hard to stick to a healthy diet without gaining weight.
Health Benefits of Fats

Fats supply essential fatty acids and act as carriers for fat soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, K and carotenoids. Fats also have an important role as building blocks for membranes and tissues and they regulate many different body functions.

Dietary fat can be obtained from both plant and animal sources and most people’s diets contain adequate amounts. However, studies have shown that severely limiting fat intake can be dangerous. Extremely low fat diets should only be used under a doctor’s supervision. Most experts recommend keeping your fat intake to around 20% of calories.

It is the type and amount of fat that is important. Diets high in saturated fats and trans fats have been linked to a wide range of diseases, including stroke, some cancers and heart disease. It is also thought that obesity may be linked with high levels of dietary fats.
How to Avoid Trans Fats

The biggest problem with excess fat intake seems to be with saturated fats and trans fats. Trans fats are usually listed as hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fat on labels. The easiest way to keep levels of saturated fat levels low is to limit the amount of animal fats in the diet. This includes meats such as bacon and sausages along with butter and ice cream.

There are lots of types of fish that are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids or "good" fats. Research has shown omega-3’s promote good health and may even lower cholesterol levels.

References:

Kris-Etherton PM, Harris WS, Appel LJ. Fish consumption, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, and cardiovascular disease. Circulation. 2002;106(21):2747-2757.

Mensink RP, Katan MB. Effect of dietary fatty acids on serum lipids and lipoproteins. A meta-analysis of 27 trials. Arterioscler Thromb. 1992;12(8):911-919.

Burr ML, Fehily AM, Gilbert JF, et al. Effects of changes in fat, fish, and fibre intakes on death and myocardial reinfarction: diet and reinfarction trial (DART). Lancet. 1989;2(8666):757-761.

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Drinking Aloe Vera Juice for Optimal Health

Benefits of the Lily of the Desert

Drinking aloe vera juice provides numerous health benefits. This is why aloe vera, also known as lily of the desert, has gained a reputation as a powerful healing food.

Known for its ability to heal burns, minor cuts, dry skin, and acne, aloe vera has been a popular topical healing remedy since the time of the ancient Egyptians. Drinking aloe vera juice is beneficial as well. Pure, organic aloe vera juice offers a wealth of beneficial phytochemicals that work to heal, soothe, and protect.
Benefits of the Lily of the Desert — Aloe Vera Juice and Health

Drinking aloe vera juice has an overall balancing impact on the body. It alkalizes stomach acids, normalizes fat metabolism, and improves new cell growth while inhibiting the spread of cancer cells and viruses. At least 75 healing compounds have been discovered in this healing food, including plant steroids, amino acids, essential fatty acids, nutrients, enzymes, and antibiotic phytochemicals. It is because of these different medicinal components, either working alone or in synergy with one another, that drinking aloe vera juice is known to help treat myriad ailments from skin cancer and varicose veins, to arthritis and acid reflux.

Some of the most significant healing agents of pure aloe vera juice are the mucopolysaccharides. Mucopolysaccharides are long chains of sugar molecules already present in the body, primarily in mucous and the fluid that surrounds joints. These compounds supply the body with organic silicon, enhancing the well-being of cell and artery walls, mucous membranes, and connective tissue. They are also believed to be somewhat responsible for the antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-blood clotting properties of pure aloe vera juice.
http://herbal-properties.suite101.com/article.cfm/drinking_aloe_vera_juice_for_optimal_health

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Aloe Vera Heals Your Body from the Inside Out: Benefits of Aloe

Aloe is used to heal burns, cuts and scrapes to the skin, but it also heals the same type of inflammation inside the body.

Typically Aloe Vera is thought of as a healing plant, the liquid being used most often for burns or abrasions to the skin. However these are not the only benefits to the Aloe Vera plant. The pulp from the Aloe Vera plant is used in juices and in recipes to provide the same type of healing inside the human body.
Benefits of Aloe Vera.

Aloe Vera is loaded with vitamins and includes all of the main vitamins humans need on a daily basis except Vitamin D. Aloe Vera is also anti-inflammatory and is one of the reasons it is used so often in beauty care products. It is often used externally to aid in healing; however the juice and pulp of the aloe Vera plant can be ingested internally to provide even more health benefits.

The Aloe Vera plant grows all 12 months of the year, which increases its appeal for farmers and gardeners.

http://nutrition.suite101.com/article.cfm/aloe-vera-heals-your-body-from-the-inside-out-benefits-of-aloe

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