How Pranayama helps i curing diseases!!

Practising breathing exercises improve breathing, reduce tension and stress and support the immune system.

The body's immune system plays a pivotal role in the prevention of colds and nasal allergies. Practising the Yog Mudra and breathing exercises improve breathing, reduce tension and stress and support the immune system. The Ling Mudra when practised with Pranayam cures congestion in the chest. Sinusitis can be alleviated considerably by regular practise of these techniques.

Pranayam:
Deep breathing techniques like the Bhastrika help in inhaling more oxygen into the lungs, which helps in alleviating colds, congestion, and sinus. Pranayam naturally massages the air passage in the throat and strengthens the neck tissues. Pranayam should be practised in an open-air setting. Inhale and exhale through your nose rapidly for 30 seconds to one minute. Relax for a few seconds and repeat the exercise. The breath is not restrained at any time during this kriya. This kriya can be repeated for around 7-8 times and should never be practised just after eating a meal.

Rapid Sun Breathing:
The left nostril denotes the moon while the right nostril denotes the sun. Close the left nostril and inhale deeply through the right nostril. Without restraining the breath exhale through the right nostril. The entire cycle should last between 30 seconds to one minute. Repeat this kriya 5-6 times. This technique generates heat energy in the chest and helps to burn accumulated mucus and clear the nasal cavity region. This kriya must be practised outdoors.

Ling Mudra:
Join both palms and entwine the fingers together. Keep your right thumb straight and upright. The upright thumb must be encircled by the other thumb and index finger. This mudra increases the fire element of the body which causes an increase in the amount of heat energy generated in the body. The practise of the Ling Mudra helps in curing cold infections and also heals chest complications arising out of cough tridosh.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a vitamin (a substance the body requires in small doses for proper nutrition and function) that is fat-soluble, meaning that it is dissolved and stored in the fat of your body. Vitamin D maintains proper levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood and together with calcium builds strong bones. The November 9, 2005, issue of JAMA contains an article about sufficient levels of vitamin D for healthy bones.

SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE
Sun exposure for 10 to 15 minutes at least twice a week usually provides adequate amounts of vitamin D. Certain conditions such as cloud cover, northern climates, pollution, and the winter months may not provide adequate sunlight exposure. Excess sun exposure causes skin cancer, so you should limit exposure to sunlight, not use tanning beds, and wear protective clothing and a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 when outdoors for longer than 10 to 15 minutes twice a week. Infants should be kept out of direct sunlight all together.

VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY
When vitamin D levels are low, bones become weak and brittle. In children, vitamin D deficiency causes a disease called rickets, which results in poorly developed weak bones, delayed growth, immune deficiencies, and, when severe, seizures. In adults, vitamin D deficiency causes a disease called osteomalacia, which results in weak bones, fractures, bone pain, and weakness. Low levels of vitamin D may be a factor in osteoporosis (thin bones).

WHO IS AT RISK OF DEVELOPING VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY?

• Infants who are exclusively breast-fed or receiving less than about 2 cups a day of vitamin D-fortified formula or milk
• People who have darker-pigmented skin
• People with very limited sunlight exposure
• People with fat malabsorption diseases, such as pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, and surgical resection of the bowel
• People who have liver or kidney disease or enzyme deficiencies
• People in the northern hemisphere during winter

HOW MUCH VITAMIN D DO YOU NEED?
For infants to adults aged 50 years, the daily adequate intake is 200 international units (IU) of vitamin D. For adults aged 51 to 70 years, 400 IU is required, and for those older than 70 years, 600 IU is recommended. Discuss with your doctor the proper vitamin D intake and sun exposure for you and whether you should take a supplement, especially if you are at risk of developing a deficiency. Too much vitamin D can occur from taking excess vitamin D supplements and can cause serious problems, such as nausea, vomiting, and weakness or even confusion and heart rhythm abnormalities.

Liver Damaging Habits!!

The main causes of liver damage

1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause.
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2. Not urinating in the morning.
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3. Too much eating.
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4. Skipping breakfast.
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5. Consuming too much medication.
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6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring , and artificial sweetener.

7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit.

8. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to the burden of liver. Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store. We should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to "schedule."

Because:
Evening at 9 - 11 pm: is the time for eliminating unnecessary/ toxic chemicals (detoxification) from the antibody system (lymph nodes). This time duration should be spent by relaxing or listening to music.

If during this time a housewife is still in an unrelaxed state such as washing the dishes or monitoring children doing their homework, this will have a negative impact on health.

Evening at 11pm - 1 am: is the detoxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 1 - 3 am: detoxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 3 - 5 am: detoxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.

Morning 5 - 7am : detoxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.

Morning 7 - 9 am : absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time. Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30 am , for those who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30 am is very beneficial to those wanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should change their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 - 10 am rather than no meal at all. Sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that, midnight to 4:00 am is the time when the bone marrow produces blood. Therefore, have a good sleep and don't sleep late.

Are You Drinking Enough Water!!

I don't have to tell you how important it is to drink enough water. A minimum of eight glasses of water per day is usually recommended. You should try to drink a little more if it is really hot, or you are working out and sweating a lot. Drinking enough water will keep you from getting dehydrated. Are you drinking enough water? According to WEBMD.com the early signs of dehydration include increased thirst, dry mouth, sticky saliva and reduced urine output with dark yellow urine. Dehydration is also associated with a lack of energy and a headache.

None of these sound very fun. I know it is hard sometimes to drink that much water and we quickly get bored of plain tab water. However, to stay healthy and feel great, we should strive to drink those eight glasses of water a day.

Here are a few tips to help you remember to drink the water, and to make it a little more pleasant or interesting.

Keeping Track: This can be as simple as a little piece of paper on the fridge, or a page in your day planner. Just make a little checkmark, or dash on the piece of paper every time you drink a glass of water. The log will help you keep track of how much water you have had in any given day. You'll also be surprised how motivating it is to try to get those eight little checkmarks on there every day. Another idea would be to use little stickers instead.

Lemon Juice Adds Favor: I tend to get bored with drinking just water after a few days. Change things up and add a little flavor by adding a teaspoon or less of lemon to your water. You can also try some other fruit juices. Just make sure you are still drinking mainly water. Just a splash of juice should be enough to make things interesting and give the water some flavor without adding a lot of sugar and calories.

How About Some Club Soda: If you are craving the fizz of a soda, try some Club Soda. Most brands have a little too much fizz for me. I end up watering them down with - guess what - water. If you want to get really fancy, check your local grocery store for flavored club sodas. Alternatively, you can also add a splash of fruit juice to your watered down club soda.

Are You Really Hungry? Unfortunately many of us have gotten so out of tune with our bodies that we feel hungry when we are actually thirsty. If you feel hungry, try drinking a glass of water first. You may just be thirsty.

Carry A Water Bottle: It's much easier to drink water when you have it readily available. Carry a bottle of water around with you in the car, at work, while running errands, in the yard, and even while you are working around the house. You'll be sipping away the water without even noticing it.

Working Out? Drink Some Extra Water: We already touched on this, but it bears repeating. Make sure you drink a few extra glasses of water if you work out, or if you spend some time outside while it's hot. Your body uses and needs more water when it sweats a lot. So don't forget to fill back up on water during and after your exercise.

Just pay attention to how much you drink and implement some of these ideas if you don't get the recommended eight glasses of water a day. Your body will thank you for it in the long run.

Body Care!!

Body care

* Mix six-teaspoon petroleum jelly, two-teaspoon glycerin and two-teaspoon lemon juice. Apply this moisturizing lotion at least twice a week if you have dry and flaky, arms and legs
* Peel and grate a cucumber. Squeeze the juice to this, mix half-a-teaspoon glycerin and half-a-teaspoon rose water. Apply this on sunburns, leave it for some time.
* If you have cracked heels, melt paraffin wax; mix it with little mustard oil and apply on the affected area. Leave it overnight. After 10 or 15 days, your heels will become smooth.
* Massage your body with a mixture of coconut oil and any of your favourite scented oils like lavender or rosemary.
* For rough palms, use a mixture of glycerin and limejuice in equal proportion.
* For cracked heals, massage the foot with coconut oil and keep the foot in warm water for some time. Wipe the water off the feet and apply a mixture of hibiscus flower(10), Henna (1 handful) and juice of half a lemon. when dry wash it off.
* Remove scars on your hands and feet by rubbing them with lemon peel.

Eye care

* Dip wads of cotton in a chilled mixture of cucumber and potato juice. Keep this on your eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and gently wash it off. Apply a little baby oil.
* For long eyelashes.., apply a thin coat of castor oil every night. It strengthens lashes and cools your eyes.
* Massage a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to get rid off dark circles.
* To reduce puffiness of your eyes, grate a potato; tie in a cloth and place the cloth over your eyes for about 15 minutes.
* Add a small pinch of salt in water and wash for bright and sparkling eyes.
* Mix tomato juice and lemon juice in equal quantity and apply around the eyes. After 30 minutes wash it off with cold and hot water alternatively.
* Make a paste of sandal wood and nutmeg. Apply the paste around the eyes before sleeping and wash it off in the morning.
* Crush a cucumber and take the juice. Add a little rose water and apply around the eyes and wash it after 30 minutes.
* Place cotton wool swabs dipped in cold milk on closed eyes for removing dark circles.

Lip Care

* You can mix one-tablespoon cranberry sauce juice with two tablespoons Vaseline for a delicious home made lip balm.
* Apply the juice of lemon skin for avoiding black colour of lips
* Massage your lips with coriander leaf juice for soft and rosy lips.

Autism-A Developmental Disease!!

AUTISM is described as a dead soul entrapped in a living body.

AUTISM is a behavioural and neurological disorder. It interferes with the normal development of the brain in the areas of reasoning, social interaction and communication skills. Autism, in short, can be called Developmental Disability. It is a devastating disease and has already reached epidemic proportions worldwide.

Abuse of antibiotics, heavy metal toxicity and vaccines that contain mercury, and unnatural food in early childhood (like canned baby food, milk powders, which leads to cadmium and arsenic poisoning) are the root cause.

Mercury is a strong nerve poison. It destroys the gut (large intestine) and affects brain, liver and kidneys in particular.

Autism strikes within the first three years. Why it affects mainly male progeny (3/4th) has not been established. My hypothesis is that it is a Y chromosomal disorder. The father who smokes, drinks alcohol or takes narcotic and psychotropic substances has Y chromosome weak. When the male child is born and given about
30 vaccines before the age of 2, coupled with inadequate breast feeding and artificial food intake, that leads to Autism in a male child. Hypothesis can either be proved right or wrong. So, till I am proved wrong, my hypothesis stands.

Secretin is a natural hormone which is found in the body. If LI is clogged Secretin will not be produced. So, we can safely say that AUTISM is largely digestive system disorder not producing enough natural hormone secretin. This leads to :

-- Compromised immune system.
-- Neurotransmitter abnormalities.
-- Nutritional imbalance disorders.
-- Anxiety, sleep disorder.
-- Chronic ear problem.
-- Chronic bowel problem.
-- Candidiasis (due to yeast growth in the gut / which goes to the brain)
-- No eye contact.
-- Child repeats words because of limited vocabulary.
-- Repeatitive body movements like -- hands flapping, legs stomping or kicking, heading movement backward.

TREATMENT
-- Clean up the Large Intestine by enema / colonic irrigation.
-- Remove systematic toxins by detoxifying the body / blood stream by fresh fruits, coconut water.
-- Lots of warm water to drink.
-- Probiotics like Curds, honey, sprouts, amla juice, aloe vera juice, carrot juice, papaya.
-- Vitamins A, B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.
-- In Homeopathy we can use constitutional medicine or the specific remedies like Magnesium or Zincum.
Kali Phos 30 / 4 pills given daily at night helps in good sleep and improvement of memory.
Nux vomica is another useful remedy to remove constipation and intestinal filth.
-- Full body massage, especially given by parents, will bring in bonding and better results.
-- Music and dance therapy.
-- Yoga Asanas like Paschimtanasan, Halasan, Yoga Mudra, Surya Namaskar.
-- Large Intestine (or gut -- your good or bad feelings -- start there depending on how clean or toxic is your intestine)
-- Intestinal toxins trigger Autistic attacks, because neurotransmitters or neuropeptides are in the gut.
-- The brain has its root in the gut. The quality of blood is based on the health of the Large Intestine.

To conclude, the Brain has its root in the gut. The quality of blood is based on the LI. So, keep your colon clean and enjoy vibrant/perfect health.

Banana!! A nutritional supplement

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose a nd glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number ! one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey unovertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known t! o make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can s t imulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eatin! g bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana c alms th e stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swel ling! and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the ne rvous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food li! ke chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be ea ten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas ca! n help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are s! tressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium leve ls. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A banana a day keeps the doctor away!'!

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PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so h appy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !!!