This Is What Happens If You Place An Ice Cube On This Exact Point On Your Head

You might be slightly weirded out by the premise of this article but read on and you'll be pleasantly surprised to have learned something you probably didn't know before.

This secret is known to make you feel energized and make you look younger. And yes, all you need is one simple ice cube. 

Feel the nape of your neck; where the base of your skull meets the top of your neck. This is called the Feng Fu. This is the pressure point you want to place the ice cube on.

If you put ice on it on a regular basis, your body rejuvenates itself allowing you to feel full of life and health.

These are some of the things it can do:

1. Improve your quality of sleep.

2. Improve your mood.

3. Heal your digestive system.

4. Help relieve colds.

5. Help relieve headaches, toothaches and pain.

6. Aids in healing respiratory diseases and cardiovascular disease. 

7. Helps with thyroid issues.

8. Helps PMS.

9. Aids mental health.

This is how to properly target the Feng Fu pressure point: 

Lie on your stomach, take your ice cube and place it right at the point indicated and hold it there for 20 minutes. 

If you don't have time to lie there for 20 minutes, secure it with a scarf and go about your day. Do this regularly in the morning before breakfast and at night before bed with breaks of 2-3 days. 

Don't be alarmed, after 30-40 seconds you'll feel some heat at the Feng Fu point but keep doing it and within the first few days of continuous use, you'll feel a europhic sense while your body releases endorphins. 

5 foods to Avoid during Pregnancy

As you might know that a baby’s health is directly related to the health of mother’s therefore well balanced diet and proper nutrition is very important during the times of pregnancy for better health of the baby as well as the mother.  You can experience indigestion, constipation, nausea and several other problems during certain times of pregnancy which can be offset by employing a change in eating patterns or having the right amount of natural foods. However, there are certain foods that you can definitely avoid for your betterment of your health as well as your baby’s. Here’s a short yet descriptive list of five of those foods which you must avoid during your pregnancy period:

1. Avoid big fishes: Avoid longer living big fish in your food which include shark, swordfish, King Mackerel and filefish etc. as they contain greater levels of Methyl Mercury which can prove to be harmful for the underdeveloped immature system of the unborn during pregnancy. On the contrary, small fishes such as sardines, albacore tuna and sardines provide high quality healthy fats & protein which are quite good for the mental development of the unborn.
2. Avoid caffeine: medical professionals haven’t come to any consensus on what is the right or maximum amount of caffeine that should be intake during pregnancy; however, it is believed that having an intake quantity of more than 200 mg can increase the risk of miscarriages in women. Another study has revealed that more than 100 mg of caffeine enhances the possibilities of growth restriction. So, if possible, pregnant women should try to curb their daily intake of caffeine as much as possible and if that is difficult then they should try to limit the daily intake within 100 mg mark.
3. Under cooked eggs and meats: Under cooked foods can develop food borne illness which can adversely affect the health of the woman as well as the baby. Try to cook them to an appropriate temperature before even thinking of eating meats and eggs. For eggs, you have to cook it till its white and yellow part becomes firm and nice.
4. Avoid fried foods:  Fried foods are fun to eat but not so much if you are pregnant woman. The first thing that you must keep in mind is that as your baby grows; the stomach starts to shrink in and fried foods are quite hard to digest therefore with no extra space they can cause the problem of indigestion in the woman. So, it is better to avoid fried foods during pregnancy to avoid indigestion and other stomach related problems.
5. Avoid liver: Vitamin A is not recommended in times of pregnancy and liver contains that in abundance. Studies have shown that having high levels of vitamin A during pregnancy can cause some complications in the child therefore it is better to stay away from liver to avoid complications.

The above-mentioned food advice can really help you and your child stay healthy during pregnancy.

Why You Should Walk, Not Run, Your Way To Fat Loss.

For the longest time, cardio was touted as the best fat loss method out there. Fortunately, this has been disproved time and time again over recent years. While steady-state cardio can still have its place, today I want to make a case for why I think you should walk, not run, for fat loss.
There is no denying that LISS (low intensity steady state) cardio can be an effective tool for weight loss. I want to share a few glaring problems with this method and explain why I never suggest my clients get on the treadmill.

1 – Notice above I said effective tool for weight loss. I didn’t say fat loss. The biggest problem I have with cardio is that when you burn calories running, you are burning calories from fat AND muscle. Your body doesn’t pick and choose where the calories come from that it’s burning. This is very bad as you never want to decrease muscle mass on your body. Muscle is more metabolic and burns more calories at rest than does fat.

2 – Overexercising, or long duration cardio sessions, increase cortisol (a stress hormone) which can thenlead to increased cravings and overcompensation for calories burned. So, while you may burn a couple hundred calories after spending an hour on the treadmill, when you get done you are ravenously hungry. Smoothies seem like healthy drinks so you pop in Jamba Juice on your way home and grab one because you “deserve a treat” and the drink ends up being more calories than what you just spent an hour on the treadmill trying to burn. So you could easily put yourself into a caloric surplus by running too often.

**Over exercise has the same hormonal effects as sleep deprivation. Both make you leptin-resistant(unable to signal brain you’re full), both raise ghrelin (insatiable hunger) and eventually become insulin-resistant because cortisol is too high / too often. All of this in turn can lead to weight gain.

**Another caveat to cardiovascular exercise is the negative impact it potentially has on thyroid function. T4 (inactive) is the primary hormone produced by the thyroid. T4 is then converted to T3 (active) to be used in a properly functioning metabolism. Too high levels of cortisol not only impair the body’s ability to create the T4 hormone, it also suppresses the conversion of T4 to T3 which then leads to adysfunctional metabolism. This equates to decreased ability to burn fat, lack of energy and a host of other issues.

3 – Running is considered a low impact exercise. However, as you increase your distance, that’s a lot of times you are banging your feet into the ground. Surfaces matter, along with great shoes, but if you are overweight, this is detrimental long-term to your joints (knees, in particular).

Recapping: cardio alone decreases muscle mass (causing metabolism to become less efficient), can disrupt hormonal balance (leading to weight GAIN) and can have a negative impact on your joint health.

While walking may not provide the same calorie burning effects as running (not the purpose), it can prove to be a healthier alternative for some individuals.

Where running increases cortisol, walking decreases it. This might not sound very sexy if burning calories is more important to you, but long-term this is much better for your overall health. When cortisol levels are lower, the opposite of all the negative effects mentioned above happen. You’re setting yourself up to be more insulin-sensitive and enabling calorie burning from other exercise. You’re able to manage and control hunger and cravings causing you to eat less naturally (eat less, exercise less = fat loss). You increase the presence of neurotransmitters like serotonin (comfort) and dopamine (motivation) that enhance mood and overall wellness. All of these less-fancy things lead to a happier, healthier you.

So how much should you walk? As much as possible! As we roll into Spring, if you live in a warmer climate try to get 30-60 minute outdoor leisure walks in at least 3 days a week. Go up to 6 days if possible. Replace those cardio sessions with walks. Try to schedule in other stress-relieving activities like a massage, sauna, hot bath, or even naps!

If you really want to ramp up your fat loss for beach body season, incorporate metabolic resistance trainingworkouts into your regimen as well. 2-3 high intensity, 20-30 minute workouts done each week coupled with a well-written nutrition plan and you will never have to set foot on another treadmill again!

8 vegetables you should be eating to boost your disease-fighting potential

Tomatoes    -   Tomato contains amazing amounts of lycopene which is said to have anti oxidant properties. Studies have shown that tomato can reduce prostate cancer especially in synergy with broccoli. A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggested that ‘the intake of tomatoes and tomato products is associated with a decreased risk of prostate cancer. This benefit may be related to the antioxidant properties of lycopene, but other potential mechanisms and other beneficial tomato-based components instead of or combined with lycopene cannot be excluded’.

Broccoli - Broccoli contains a substantial amount of nutrients that are extremely good for health including vitamins A, C, folic acid, fiber and calcium. Broccoli contains an unusual combination of three phytonutrients, glucoraphanin, gluconasturtiian, and glucobrassicin. Together these nutrients have a strong impact on our body’s detoxification system. Eating raw broccoli is the best way to get all its offered nutrients.

Brussels sprouts –  Brussels sprouts are very high in fiber, and they belong to the disease-fighting cabbage family. Indeed, they look like miniature cabbages. Like broccoli and cabbage — fellow cruciferous vegetables — Brussels sprouts may protect against cancer with their indole, a phytochemical. These little green veggies are especially important for pregnant woman because they’re packed with folic acid, a B-vitamin that prevents neural tube defects. Brussels sprouts are also packed with vitamins C and K as well as fiber, potassium and omega-3 fatty acids.

Carrots  - These orange-wonders are loaded with eye, skin and hair-enriching nutrients. They’re also the richest vegetable source of some important antioxidants, like vitamin A. And because they’re rich in vitamin C, carrots protect your cardiovascular system from damage. Along with 400% of your daily vitamin A, a serving of carrots will provide vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E and K, and plenty of fiber, manganese and potassium. Organic carrots have a little bit of everything.

Sweet potato - Sweet potatoes are absolutely loaded with nutrition and considered to be one of nature’s most perfect vegetables. Packed with beta carotene and vitamin A, one serving of sweet potatoes provides more beta carotene than 23 cups of broccoli. One daily serving of sweet potatoes per day can greatly reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and even cancer.

Eggplant  - Eggplants high amount of phytonutrients has the ability to protect brain cell membranes from free radical cells from damaging them. The high amount of B complex vitamins in eggplant also has the ability to keep us thinking clearly and prevent stress. The antioxidants in eggplant even have the ability to prevent brain tumors and cancer from forming by attacking the free radicals that cause tumors cancers.

Spinach - Spinach is a nutrition superstar, even a fairly good source of iron. It’s loaded with vitamins and minerals, some of which are hard to find in other foods.

Onions - Onions are a very good source of vitamin C, B6, biotin, chromium, calcium and dietary fibre. In addition, they contain good amounts of folic acid and vitamin B1 and K. A 100 gram serving provides 44 calories, mostly as complex carbohydrate, with 1.4 grams of fibre. Onions contain a large amount of sulfur and are especially good for the liver. As a sulfur food, they mix best with proteins, as they stimulate the action of the amino acids to the brain and nervous system.

4 Factors To Set You Up For Optimal Health

As human beings, our bodies are all incredibly unique and therefore there are different things that we each must do in order to improve the quality of our own health. However, here are four key factors that I believe can set anyone up for success in improving their health.

OPTIMAL HEALTH IS A 360 EXPERIENCE

Most people out there focus on only two things when it comes to good health: exercise and diet. And there are even those that just focus on one or the other. The truth is that health is a synergistic relationship between many areas of our lives such as relationships, career, spirituality, nutrition and exercise.

Our main goal is to maintain balance within all of these areas. When one area is lacking, it’s kind of like a domino effect, which throws off the other areas. We often don’t even realize it’s happening. If you’re stressed out from a job you hate, no matter how healthy you eat or how much you exercise, most likely you won’t be feeling as happy or as healthy as you would like. If you’re in a bad relationship, whether it’s with a boyfriend or a friend, that added stress is going to affect other areas of your life as well, preventing you from being your authentic, joyful self. It’s so important to start addressing each area of your life and see where you can start creating more balance.

TRUST YOUR BODY…IT WILL LISTEN TO YOU

The reason that we often have such strong cravings for food that isn’t so good for us is because we’ve starved our bodies of the nutrients it actually needs and replaced them with addicting substances that makes us want more of the bad stuff. Think about how much more you tend to eat if you have a burger and fries and how much more controlled your appetite is with a healthy salad. Trans fats, MSG, and sugar are just a few of the substances that we put into our bodies that have damaging effects on our health and even a drug-like effect on our minds that make us feel “addicted” to foods containing them. This is especially true for sugar.

But there is some good news here. If you slowly start to introduce healthier foods into your diet, even without changing your current diet too much to begin with, you’ll see that in time you will begin craving those healthier options. This is not an addiction but rather that your body will finally be getting the fuel and nutrients it needs to perform daily functions and will begin sending you signals to give it more of the good stuff! You won’t always be thinking “if it tastes good, then it must be bad for you.” Good nutritious food will begin to taste just as delicious!

CHANGE DOESN’T HAVE TO HAPPEN OVERNIGHT

This is probably the most important concept to learn when going on a journey to improve your health. You have to be realistic about time and your expectations. I personally find this comforting because when you set time restrictions that are too tight and you fall off, you’re more likely to get down on yourself. The truth is you very will could have ups and downs in your journey, but as long as you get back up you will see changes.

Now, you can go on a crash diet and lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks, but what’s going to happen after those 2 weeks? You’re more likely to put all that weight and then some back on. This is why diets don’t work. And oftentimes the methods by which they operate are harming your health at the cost of you losing a few pounds.

Optimal health is a journey. That is how I work with my clients in my 3-month Body & Soul Reset program. It’s about looking at our whole life, as mentioned in the beginning of this article, and making gradual changes that stick. These changes will become habits and before you know it you will be leading a healthy lifestyle and not going on crash diets all the time and repeatedly getting frustrated with chronic illnesses that have you running to the doctor every month.

And did I mention you will feel AMAZING!

THINK HAPPY THOUGHTS

The power of the mind is incredible. We can achieve so much just by thinking a certain way. I truly do believe that the more positive vibes you put out there, the more positivity you will attract. I have experienced this personally in my own life and have seen how this concept has worked for so many other people as well. Believe you can and you will! No matter who tries to get you down, or what discouraging thoughts may come into your mind, fight them off with loads of self love and positivity. Your mind and body will thank you for it. Positivity has a tremendous impact on our health and achieving whatever goals we’ve set for ourselves.

I find a great way to stay in this frame of mind is to find a quote or mantra that speaks to you. I love quotes and I post them everywhere…at my work desk, on my iPhone wallpaper, and even around my apartment. There are so many situations and people that can get us down and it’s our job to stay strong and keep going. The way we react to situations is totally in our control so having a some encouraging words around you to remind you that you are strong, amazing and capable is a great way to keep you from falling off track. Whether it’s quotes or meditating or something else, find what works for you.

23 Reasons Bitter Gourd Is Sweet Medicine For Your Health.

Bitter gourd or Momordica charantia (also known as bitter melon) belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, of the genus Momordica, home to squash, watermelon, cantaloupes, cucumber, etc. As is the trait within members in the Cucurbitaceae family, bitter gourds are vines with thin stems and tendrils that require trellis to support the climbing vine.

They come in many varieties ranging from dark greens to whites and common varieties are balsam pear, cundeamor, la-kwa, etc. The pods are characterized by smooth lengthwise ridges and uneven warty surface. Depending upon the cultivar type, immature pods are light to dark green and have oblong or oval shapes with a pointed tip at the blossom end. Internally, the flesh is white with rough edged seeds, and gradually turns yellow or orange as they mature, with the seeds turning red.

Bitter gourd contains a unique phyto-constituent that has been confirmed to have a hypoglycemic effect (lowering blood sugar) called Charantin. There is also another insulin-like compound known as Polypeptide P which has been tested as an insulin replacement in some diabetic patients.

Bitter gourd originated on the Indian subcontinent, and was introduced into China in the 14th century. It thrives in hot and humid climates, so are commonly found in Asian countries and South America.

23 HEALTH SECRETS OF BITTER GOURD:

1. Heart Care: Reduces bad cholesterol levels, by burning unnecessary fats which clog the arterial walls and thereby reduce the chances of heart attacks.
2. Weight Loss: Rich in iron, beta-carotene, and potassium. It can relieve constipation and improve circulation, thereby producing slimming effects on the body.
3. Type II Diabetes Cure: Reverses insulin resistance and activates the protein kinase, activating the absorption of sugar in body cells. Significantly improves glucose tolerance without increasing blood insulin levels.
4. Lowers blood glucose levels: Contains phyto-nutrient, polypeptide-P, a plant insulin, known to lower blood sugar levels. The hypoglycemic agent, Charantin, increases glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis in the cells of liver, muscle and adipose tissue.
5. Hypertension Reliever: Actively inhibits hypertension, high plasma cholesterol, or high plasma lipids, which affect patients with Type II diabetes, decreasing the risk of stroke or heart attack.
6. Anti-parasitic: Antihelminthic or anthelmintic compounds are used in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and can kill parasitic intestinal worms. It also stimulates peristalsis of food, relieving indigestion and constipation problems.
7. Liver tonic: Helps to maintain healthy liver and bladder. It is also useful in removing kidney stones and relieving gout pain.
8. Blood Cell Booster: The compounds a-eleostearic acid and the 15, 16-dihydroxy-a-eleostearic acid, are a good remedy for leukemia and blood irregularities such as anemia. It helps in producing healthy red blood cells and balances the amount of white blood cells in your body.
9. Blood Cleanser:  Its juice cleanses the liver and blood off toxins and is highly beneficial for treating blood disorders like blood boils and itching due to toxemia.
10. Folates Source: Has high amount of Folates that helps in treating defective neural tubes which usually occurs during early pregnancy.
11. Anti Ageing:  Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, fights and eliminates free radicals, reducing wrinkles and slowing down the ageing process. It also protects the skin from damage by sun’s UV rays.
12. For Respiratory disorders:  Fresh pods are an excellent remedy for curing respiratory problems like asthma, cold, cough, bronchitis and pharyngitis.
13. Nutrients/Vitamin SuperStore: Contains flavonoids such as ß-carotene, α-carotene, lutein, and zea-xanthin. Low in calories, rich in phytonutrients like dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants and a good source of niacin (vitamin B-3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5), pyridoxine (vitamin B-6) and minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, manganese and magnesium.
14. Disease Buster: Not only effective in killing malaria bacteria, but it can also weaken some viruses such as Cholera, Chickenpox, Measles, Herpes and Jaundice.
15. Immunity Booster: This bitter juice can also help to strengthen your immune system and increase your body’s resistance against a variety of infections.
16. Psoriasis Cure:  Regular consumption of this bitter juice has curative benefits in treatment of psoriasis, fungal infections like ring-worm and athletes feet, and skin infections like eczema.
17. Acne Cure: Helps prevent acne, thanks to its blood purifying properties. Keeps your skin glowing and free from blemishes and infections.
18. Eye Care:  High beta-carotene and other properties, help alleviate eye problems and in improving eyesight.
19. For Hangover:  Its anti-intoxication properties are beneficial in the treatment of hangover and eliminating liver problems, due to alcohol consumption.
20. Piles Cure:  Three teaspoons of the juice, extracted from its leaves, added to a glassful of buttermilk and consumed on an empty stomach every morning, has shown promising curative results in the treatment of piles.
21. Hair Care: Super hair tonic which imparts shine, wards off dandruff, treats split ends, combats dryness and itchiness of scalp, reduces hair loss, treats rough and tangled hair, prevents premature graying and removes excess oiliness in hair.
22. Regulates blood flow and clotting: Aids in the healing process preventing further infections.
23. Energy Source:  Regular consumption of this bitter juice has been proven to improve energy and stamina levels. Evensleeping patterns have been shown to be improved/stabilized.

Side Effects and Precautions:

• Diarrhea: Excessive consumption (more than two melons a day) may cause mild abdominal pain or diarrhea. Avoid taking on an empty stomach.
• Hypoglycemia: Diabetics taking hypoglycemic drugs will need to alter the dosage of their drugs if they consume bitter gourd on a regular basis.
• Pregnancy: Pregnant women should avoid taking too much bitter gourd or its juice as it may stimulate the uterus that may lead to preterm labor.
• Alkaloids and Toxicity: Bitter gourd may contain alkaloid substances like quinine and morodicine, resins and saponic glycosides, which may be intolerable by some people causing symptoms like excessive salivation, facial redness, dimness of vision, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and muscular weakness.

Amazing Health Benefits Of Green Tea

Many people say that green tea is good for health and is believed that it helps in attaining weight loss. When taken regularly green tea also offers many other health benefits. This tasty beverage contains a potent nutrient called as EGCG or epigallocatechin gallate.

Why Green Tea?

Green tea has originated in China and it is being used as a medicine ever since. This flavorsome beverage is extensively used all over Asia. It benefits of this beverage ranges right from lowering your (BP) blood pressure to cancer prevention. Since the fermentation process is avoided in the green tea, it provides more health benefits compared to black tea, thus retaining high amount of poly-phenols and antioxidants and other useful substances.
Let’s look a little deeper into the benefits green tea and reasons to start drinking green tea

11 amazing benefits of green tea that you are not aware of are listed below:

Weight Loss:

Green tea helps you lose weight by increasing the metabolism.  High amounts of poly-phenols present in green tea increases fat oxidation levels and also intensify the rate of burning food into calories.

Diabetes:

After your meal, green tea slows your blood sugar by regulating glucose levels. This beverage prevents high insulin levels and the resulting fat deposits.

Heart Disease:

Green tea helps you stay relaxed and also helps you withstand the blood pleasure changes and works on the lining your blood vessels. It prevents clots formation, which is the main cause of heart strokes / attacks.

Esophageal Cancer:

Green tea apparently kills cancer causing cells without damaging healthy tissues that are surrounding the cancer cells and reduces the risk of esophageal cancer.

Cholesterol:

Green tea aids in improving the ratio of good to bad cholesterol. It also helps in reducing bad cholesterol in the blood

Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s:

It helps in delaying the deterioration caused by Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. It also protects brain cells from dying and restores brain cells that are damaged.

Tooth Decay:

The antioxidants like “catechin” present in green tea, destroys viruses and bacteria that cause infections in throat, dental caries and other tooth conditions.

Blood Pressure:

Consuming green tea on a regular basis will diminish the risk of high BP or blood pressure.

Depression:

Amino acids such as “Theanine”, which is present green tea leaves, provides a soothing and relaxing effect and helps you, get rid of stress or depression.

Anti-viral and Anti-bacterial:

Strong antiviral and antibacterial agents present in green tea are an efficient treatment for many health conditions ranging from common flu to cancer. It also slows down the spread of various diseases.

Skincare:

Green tea protects you skin and prevents it from various signs of aging including wrinkles. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help you in achieving skin care. When applied topically, it helps in reducing the damage caused by sun.

Reasons to drink green tea daily:

• It is a wonderful fat fighter, because of the active ingredients like EGCG. It increases the rate at which your body burns fat
• EGCG present in green tea speeds up weight loss by activating your fat burning genes present in the abdomen, thereby reducing belly fat
• It balances the blood sugar levels and keeps you energy stable. EGCG present in green tea improves the use of insulin in your body, preventing blood sugar crashes and spikes, which may cause petulance, fatigue, and cravings for harmful foods
• It also helps you fight against lung cancer. It is observed that EGCG suppresses the growth of lung cancer causing cells
• EGCG present in green tea stop the progress of colorectal cancer
• EGCG in green tea helps your body in killing prostate cancer cells
• EGCG also prevents the skin from wrinkling and aging. Potent antioxidant present in green tea destroys free radicals that damage skin. So decreasing the number of free radicals will reduce many signs of aging
• It destroys free radicals which may cause chronic illnesses including diabetes, arthritis, and cancer

Green tea can be taken in any form; say you may try iced, hot, by adding natural herbs or dab of lemon juice. In whatever form you may consume, you can reap the full benefits of it. It is recommended to have 2 to 3 cups of it daily. Since it doesn’t contain much caffeine, it is not harmful.

Morning Glass Of Health – Green Smoothie That Will Charge Your Batteries

The so called “Super 7 green juice”, is made up of seven ultra-healthy foods, which together constitute vitamin bomb with nutritious fiber. The green juice is a great way to start the day, and what you need to make this juice is

• 2 cups almond milk
• 1 banana
• 1 orange
• 1/2 cup raspberries
• 5 strawberries with a size medium
• 3 cups leaves of fresh spinach
• 2 cups full with ice cubes

Preparation:

Wash all ingredients, peel them and put them in a blender. Blend until the ingredients are milled and serve fresh and cool.

Advice

Do not use a juicer, because with juicer is losing significant portion of fibers.

Top 15 Home Remedies To Cure Mouth Ulcers

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Mouth ulcers can be extremely painful and can hinder your ability to eat as well as speak. A mouth ulcer is definitely not a laughing matter. So, if you are prone to them, you may have noticed that you usually get them when you are extremely stressed and this can exacerbate your misery. Sometimes, mouth ulcers can be an indication of nutrient deficiency and taking a course of multi-vitamins can help get rid of the ulcers and also keep them at bay.

Home Remedies for Mouth Ulcers:

Regardless of why you get mouth ulcers, there are home remedies that can ease the pain and discomfort and help in the healing process. Most home remedies for ulcers use ingredients commonly found in the kitchen. So, here are the top 15 home remedies that can provide fast relief if you are suffering from a painful mouth ulcer:

1. Raw Onion: 

Raw onion is replete with sulfur and this helps to treat mouth ulcers effectively. So make a salad and add lots of raw onions to it. Eat it and let the onions work their magic. Of course, be prepared to be called “onion breathe”, but trust me this home remedy works like magic and you will love it!

2. Orange Juice:

You can make fresh orange juice or buy fortified orange juice from your supermarket. The key is getting a lot of Vitamin C into your body. It has been seen that Vitamin C deficiency can result in mouth ulcers. Also, Vitamin C boosts your immune system and helps your body fight all kinds of infections, including mouth ulcers.

3. Basil Leaves:

Pluck a few fresh basil leaves from your vegetable patch. Wash them and begin chewing on the leaves with some water. The essential oils from the leaves will ease the discomfort and also help to heal the ulcer faster. Chew the leaves twice a day for fast relief.

4. Coconut Milk: 

Fresh coconut milk is a wonderful home remedy for mouth ulcers. It has a soothing effect and can help tremendously with the pain. Gargle three to four times a day with coconut milk and see how quickly your pain subsides and allows you to eat normally.

5. Water Gargle:

You can gargle several times a day with hot and cold water. The water will flush out your mouth and also have a soothing effect on the ulcer. You can add a little sea salt to the warm water, as salt has antiseptic properties and can help to heal the ulcer faster.

6. Pro-biotics:

We all know that pro-biotics remove harmful bacteria from our body. The same holds true for the bacteria in the mouth. You can hasten the healing process and get respite from the pain and discomfort if you eat a lot of natural yoghurt, kefir and buttermilk.

7. Sodium Bicarbonate: 

 Usually, sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is used at home to clean dishes, floors and furniture and to deodorize drains. However, it makes an excellent mouth rinse and toothpaste as well! So, if you are enduring the pain and discomfort from mouth ulcers, make a solution of sodium bicarbonate and water. Use this solution as a mouth rinse to ease the pain and speed up the healing process.

8. Poppy Seeds:

This is an ayurvedic method of treating mouth ulcers. Make a paste of poppy seeds. To improve the flavour and taste, add some desiccated coconut or rock sugar while making the paste. Add little water to make the paste into a thick solution and then cook it. Consume this paste to heal the ulcer. According to Ayurveda, mouth ulcers occur due to too much heat in the body and poppy seeds have a cooling effect.

9. Peppermint Oil:

Apply peppermint oil generously on the ulcer to get relief from the pain and irritation. You can pick up peppermint oil from any health store.

10. Honey and Coconut Milk: 

Make a mixture of honey and coconut milk and massage your gums with it. The antiseptic and soothing properties of the ingredients will help heal the ulcer on your gums and provide relief from the pain.

11. Mulberry Juice:

Try and find refreshing mulberries and make a juice. Consume the juice, as it can help to heal the ulcers and reduce the discomfort.

12. Coriander Seeds:

Coriander, an herb similar to parsley, has many curative properties. However, to treat mouth ulcers, you need the seeds, which you can pick up from an Asian grocery store. Add one teaspoon of the seeds into one cup of water. Heat the water until it is warm and then strain. Use the warm coriander water to gargle your mouth three to four times a day.

13. Honey and Indian Gooseberry Root Bark:

Both honey and Indian gooseberry have been used in alternative medicine to treat a variety of health issues. Together, they can form a potent cure for mouth ulcers. You can get the root bark of Indian gooseberry from a health food store. Make a powder of the bark and mix one teaspoon of it with some honey to make a paste. Apply this on the affected area of your mouth.

14. Nettle Tea: 

If the pain and discomfort is unbearable, make some nettle tea and consume it. This tea will soothe the affected area and also provide short-term relief from the pain.

15. Toothpaste and Baking Soda:

Mix equal parts of any ordinary toothpaste and baking soda. Apply this paste on your ulcer using a Q-tip. Do this every day until whiteness of the ulcer disappears. Remember, this mouth ulcers home remedy will sting, so apply some aloe vera gel afterwards.
Usually mouth ulcers take seven to 10 days to heal. By using these home remedies, you can hasten the healing process and also get relief from the pain. It is best to use a combination of home remedies, as this will ensure the best results. Also, while you have mouth ulcers, refrain from eating spicy foods and foods with sharp edges, such as potato chips, toast, candies and lozenges.
Build up your immune system by consuming lots of fresh fruits and veggies and this will help your body fight the infection. If the ulcer is painless, you should consult a doctor, as it could be a sign of oral cancer.

Five preventive tips for breast cancer risk

The following are the top five preventive tips for breast cancer risk. By adopting these, you can ward off breast cancer.

1. Uphold a sturdy weight and keep yourself in good shape.

Try your level best to be physically active. Either walk or indulge in some aerobic exercise for three to five hours per week so as to snip your liability of breast cancer because physical activity curtails the levels of estrogens———the female sex hormones that incite cancer.Moreover,perpetual breath work and down reaching  realization of the body as in yoga meditation are all efficient in averting breast cancer. Moreover, endeavor to acquire a minimum of fifteen minutes of sunshine each day or consume 1000 mg of Vitamin D if you cannot acquire sunshine. The former and the latter diminish the hazard of breast cancer to a great extent. Exercise is another tool that you will find very useful in your fight against breast cancer.

2. Eat a healthy diet comprising the following:

• Fresh fruits
•  Fresh vegetables specially cauliflower, broccoli, kale, collards, turnips etc because all    these are rich in indole——————a medley that holds back the cancers.
• Whole grains and beans especially soy beans
• Use walnuts, cashew nuts,almond,hazel nuts etc as tidbits
• Stay away from foods that increase the levels of bad cholesterol in your blood.
• Don’t smoke tobacco; it is associated with cancer of the mouth, lungs. Even if you don’t smoke, try to avoid passive smoking.
• Avoid liquor intake or do so in moderation
• Desist from consuming foods that have chemicals and preservatives in them
•  Limit fat. Eat lighter and leaner by choosing fewer high-fat foods, particularly those from animal sources. High-fat diets tend to be higher in calories and might increase the risk of overweight or obesity — which can, in turn, increase cancer risk.
• If you choose to drink alcohol, do so only in moderation. The risk of various types of cancer — including cancer of the breast, colon, lung, kidney and liver — increases with the amount of alcohol you drink and the length of time you’ve been drinking regularly.

3. Breast feed your progeny

If you give birth to children do make it a point of breast-feed them for as long as possible. Women whobreast-feed their little ones for a minimum of one year have a decreased prospect of fostering breast cancer subsequentially.

 4.  Step aside from hormone replacement therapy

Stay away from hormone replacement therapy. Menopausal hormone therapy surges the danger of breast cancer. If the intake of hormones (to manage menopausal symptoms) becomes a necessity, try to skip those that contain progesterone and confine their adoption to less than three years duration.

5. Self-examination of your breasts

By regular self examination of the breasts, one digs up any changes in the breast. It is prudent to review both the breasts at the corresponding time every month, so that it not difficult to locate any changes in the configuration, hue or consistency of the breast. You need to seek simple yet routine signs such as bulges, swellings, loops, heat, red tint, tickling, pitting of the skin or pain in the breasts. Any discharge from the nipples, rashes also need to be scrutinized.

Top 5 Cancer Causing Foods

 5 foods to stay away from to help avoid carcinogens, such a helpful list, and really nothing surprising about it. Hot dogs, soda, fried potatoes, donuts, and charred meat, note it doesn’t say all meat, the charring is the bad part. Memorize it, avoid these foods, be healthy, provide good fuel for your body.

• Acetaldehyde (from consuming alcoholic beverages)
• Aflatoxins: A toxin that is produced by a mold in nuts, corn and legumes
• Alcoholic beverages
• 4-Aminobiphenyl, a carcinogen that is used to manufacture azo dyes.
• Areca nut, the seed of a plant that is grown in tropical climates. Here is the pic:
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• Aristolochic acid (and plants containing it which are used in some Chinese medicine medications)
• Arsenic and inorganic arsenic compounds
• Azathioprine (A prescription drug)
• Busulfan (A prescription drug)
• Chlorambucil Chlornaphazine
• Chlornaphazine Chlornaphazine
• Chromium (VI) compounds
• Clonorchis sinensis (infection with)
• Estrogen postmenopausal therapy
• Estrogen-progestogen oral contraceptives (combined)
• Ethanol in alcoholic beverages
• Etoposide (A prescription drug)
• Helicobacter pylori (infection with)
• Hepatitis B virus (chronic infection with)
• Hepatitis C virus (chronic infection with)
• Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) (infection with)
• Human papilloma virus (HPV)
• Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV)/human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) (infection with)
• Melphalan (A prescription drug)
• MOPP and other combined chemotherapy including alkylating agents
• Opisthorchis viverrini (liver fluke; infection with)
• Salted fish (Chinese-style)
• Tobacco smoking
• Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, including UVA, UVB, and UVC rays
• Ultraviolet-emitting tanning devices
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CELL PHONE SAFETY

CELL PHONE SAFETY

A lady has now changed her habit of how she lists her names on her cell phone after her handbag was stolen. Her handbag, which contained her cell phone, credit card, wallet, etc., was stolen. 20 minutes later when she called her hubby, from a pay phone telling him what had happened, hubby says 'I received your text asking about our Pin number and I replied a little while ago.'
When they rushed down to the bank, the bank staff told them all the money was already withdrawn. The thief had actually used the stolen cell phone to text 'hubby' in the contact list and got hold of the pin number. Within 20 minutes he had withdrawn all the money from their bank account.

Moral lesson:

a. Lock the keypad with a password if your phone allows it!

b. Do not disclose the relationship between you and the people in your contact list. Avoid using names like Home, Honey, Hubby, Sweetheart, Dad, Mom, etc.

c. And very importantly, when sensitive info is being asked through texts, CONFIRM by calling back.

d. Also, when you're being texted by friends or family to meet them somewhere unusual, be sure to call back to confirm that the message came from them. If you don't reach them, be very careful about going places to meet 'family and friends' who text you.

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Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

When comes to the health benefits of pumpkin seeds, there are many in number. Pumpkin seeds are high in zinc, magnesium and vitamins like K and E. Many people are not aware of that and they throw away that seeds after they prepare a pumpkin dish. Pumpkin seeds are very beneficial for those who are suffering from long term diseases like Arthritis, heart diseases and cancer. We can consume pumpkin seeds in a lot of ways like chewing the seeds or crushing the seeds and adding it to our drinking milk. One thing you have to keep in your mind that, eating pumpkin seeds can cause constipation. So you have to drink plenty of water when adding these seeds in your diet.

Here we list the health benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Stress Relief : The anti-stress neurochemica  in the pumpkin seeds helps relieve anxiety and other related conditions.

Osteoporosis : Pumpkin seeds are very beneficial for women who are suffering from osteoporosis as it contains good amount of zinc which helps to boost the immune system and fights osteoporosis.

Prevents Cancer : One of the most deadliest and common disease which is spreading is cancer. The best health benefit of pumpkin seeds is that it helps tp prevent any type of cancer, especially the breast and prostrate cancer.

Diabetes :  Pumpkin seeds are rich in acids, which helps the diabetic patients to regulate the insulin and also protects the diabetic patients from kidney problems.

Kidneys : Those who are suffering from kidney stones should consume pumpkin seeds on a regular basis or atleast once in a week. These seeds will dissolve the stones naturally.

Relieve the Pain : The Anti-inflammatory properties of pumpkin seeds helps to reduce pain and inflammation.

Super-Food : Pumpkin seeds can be termed as a Super-food, because it boost our energy levels.

Heart-healthy : Those who are suffering from heart problems should make it a habit to consume pumpkin seeds which helps to get rid of coronary artery and cardiovascular disease.

Health Benefits of Berries

Berries are loaded with full of fiber which makes you eat less and works as antioxidant which protects your body from from inflammation and organ damage.To get better result eat 2 to 3 types of fresh berries in a day.All fruits and vegetables have antioxidants but berries have more best resources.Vitamin C is one the best antioxidant found in berries.

Health benefits of berries are:

Blackberries:
                    Blackberry contained more than 85% OF water along with fiber.If you are trying to reduce your weight blackberries are best fruit to reduce weight,lowers your cholesterol and also avoid cardiovascular diseases control type II diabetes.Vitamin B present in blackberry helps to maintain hair in good condition.It consist full of potent antioxidants that may help in age related memory loss and eye sight problems.

Blueberries:
                  It is an antioxidant powerhouse.Deep blue color indicates that it contains high amount of phyto-nutrients,it helps in the process of neutralize damage cells in our body.Blueberries are also help to reduce the developing diseases and inflammation of cells.It also reduces the cardiovascular diseases,cancers,ulcers etc........It can slow down the aging process and reduce damage of cells leads to cancer.

Cranberries:
                  Cranberries can  prevent urinary tract infections and also healthy bacteria growing in gastrointestinal tract and aiding in digestion.Fresh cranberries have more than 85% of water in it.people who have type II diabetes can avoid to much intake of cranberries.Those are rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidants which can helps to reduce viral infections,cardiovascular diseases,anti aging and age related memory loss.

Raspberries:
                           It contains 9 grams of fiber in a cup.It contains more than 85% of water.It can helps to loss weight.It also rich in vitamin C, manganese,vitamin B,copper and iron.

Strawberries:
                            Strawberries are totally 600 varieties and also 84 milligrams of vitamin C so it is difficult to find the which is more efficient.But strawberries are rich in antioxidants which can protect from cardiovascular diseases and reduce the risk of skin cancer.It can act as anti-inflammatory.

Top 10 ways to avoid heart attack

Heart diseases are leading cause of deaths in some countries.Cardiovascular diseases are cause by stress,high amount of cholesterol etc......To avoid heart diseases there are some approaches.

Top 10 ways to avoid heart attacks:

Quit smoking:

               smoking is more injurious to health and leading cause of cardiovascular diseases.Mostly in women heart attacks are caused by smoking(men also).It also decreases your lung capacity and blood flow to the skin.Quitting smoking  can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases in 5 to 10 years.

Lower your cholesterol:

                                 High cholesterol increases your chances of developing coronary heart diseases.Extra cholesterol in the blood settle downs in the arteries,make them narrow and allow less blood flow to the heart.

Maintain your body weight:Being overweight can increase your risk of heart diseases.Choose low in fat fruits and vegetables over unhealthy fatty foods,which are high in fat.It should be combined with plenty of physical activity.Do 150 min of physical activity every week.Contribute 30 minutes in a day to do physical activities such as brisk walking,cycling,jogging and aerobics if you have time to contribute.

Control diabetes:

                          In diabetes type II is affects more and cause to both cardiovascular diseases and hypertension.Diabetic have two to three times  risk of having coronary heart diseases, Compare to those without diabetes.Weight control and exercises can control the diabetes by controlling sugar levels.

Stress less:

                 There is a relationship between stress and coronary heart diseases.Stress can put a strain to your body and also makes you to choose poor lifestyle which are high in cholesterol and increases blood pressure.suppose when you are in a stress you choose to drink,smoking and having high saturated foods which are high in cholesterol.It increases the risk of blood pressure,obesity,coronary heart diseases etc......Choose a healthy food rich in nutrients and vitamins when you are in stress.If you are feeling under pressure,clear your mind with a walk.It wiil help you to put your ideas in order and reduce tension.

Baby aspirin everyday: 

                                It is personally advisable if you have an elevated cardiovascular disease,you should take baby aspirin daily(81 gms).It lowers the risk of heart attacks by reducing the ability of platelets in the blood which can stick together and form a clot.Aspirin cause some side effects it is not preferable to anyone before using you should consult your physician(or)doctor. 

Control hypertension:

                                 High blood pressure is a risk factor of heart attacks.Every one point of reduction in blood pressure decreases 2 to 3 % of  risk.To maintain a healthy blood pressure stop using salt on the table and try to add less in your cooking or completely cut it out.

Risk reducing vitamins:

                                  Vitamin E which contains antioxidants and also B6, folate can helps to reduce the cardiovascular diseases.Vitamin B,especially folic acid and b12 reduces homocysteine levels to normal. Eat oily fish twice a week.fish such as mackerel,sardines,tuna and salmon are an excellent source of omega -3 fatty acids,which helps to protect against heart diseases.

Nutrients & Fiber:

                           Eat low in saturated fat and have high in vegetables,fruits,fiber,nutrients and vitamins are helpful to avoid cardiovascular diseases.Eating fruits and vegetables(green leafy) which are high in vitamin C protects from coronary heart diseases.

Glass of wine(or)Beer in a day:

                                              Alcohol moderation is good for health.compare to teetotalers people who are drink little have less risk of getting heart attacks.A drink is defined as 335ml of beer and 5 oz of wine(1.5 oz of spirit also considered) can help in preventing heart attacks.Drinking more than that cause heart attacks and cancer.