by Sandie on November 18, 2009
Papaya is a commonly seen fruit and is available in almost every part of the country. Papaya offers many nutritional value and is a rich source in vitamin A and C, carotenoids, potassium, folate, lycopene, lutein (very important for eyes) and fiber. It is low in calories and is fat and cholesterol free.
Papaya contains the enzyme called papain, a protease that breaks down tough meat fibers, which is used as a natural meat tenderizer. Papain is also used as a topical application in the treatment of cuts, rashes, stings and burns. Papain ointment is commonly made from fermented papaya flesh and is applied as a gel-like paste. Also available at the pharmacies is a small tablet, which helps in all forms of inflammation. I find it especially useful for throat inflammation.
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by Sandie on November 6, 2009
It has been reported that a guy suffering from constipation for more than a decade and acid reflux had his problems taken care of with nothing more than including ladies fingers (okra) in his diet.
All he did was consume six ladies fingers in a day. Not only had his bowel movement improved, his blood sugar level reduced from 135 to 98, his cholesterol level and acid reflux well under control.
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by Sandie on October 28, 2009
Are you eating your orange correctly?
How do you eat your orange? Peel them, leaving the white pith intact or peel it really clean; skin and pith all out or you just quarter them and take it from there? Or juice it?
According to research, the white pith is an important source of fiber and flavonoids and the juicy orange segments contain vitamin C. So what happens when we discard the white pith and consume only the orange segments? Flavonoids in the orange are lost. Flavonoids and vitamin C work hand in hand to support our health through its interaction.
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by Marcus on October 26, 2009
With the weather change it is getting warmer and more humid and we tend to sweat more. The sweat is out so easily and soon we find ourselves soaked.
Armpit sweating is one way our body keeps itself from overheating. However, excessive sweating is more of a bane than a boon. We feel sweaty and smelly too. It can be embarrassing.
We could use antiperspirant and deodorants but there is one natural way – baking powder.
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by Marcus on October 23, 2009
Today I shall share a tip for those who suffer from gastritis or bloating of the stomach.
Gastritis or gastric pains is a terrible thing to suffer from. I know this from experience. It was by accident that I found myself cured.
When people suffer from sour stomach, indigestion, gas or a general stomach upset, the first thing that most would reach for would be antacids. It works by neutralizing the the acid in the stomach. The active ingredient could be aluminium hydroxide, calcium carbonate and a host of other similar chemicals. Some may have simethicone, which relieves gas.
These are not meant to be taken over long periods.
What helped me was mineral water. I was working in jakarta then and had constant gastric pains before I arrived. Now Jakarta was not known for its great hygiene and the solution was to buy drinking water. In fact, I had a dispenser and had a store house of mineral water bottles. Real mineral water fresh from the spring. I believe so because then, fake bottled water was not in vogue. Continue reading this article →
