DRINK YOUR WAY TO GOOD HEALTH

Alcohol may halve your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to researchers. They found that those who drink up to ten units a week reduce their risk of the disease by 50 percent. A unit is roughly equivalent to a glass of wine or a small beer.
Previous studies have indicated that moderate drinking may have a beneficial role in heart disease, stroke, some form of cancer and perhaps Alzheimer’s.
The latest research was presented recently at the annual European Congress of Rheumatology in Barcelona. Henrik Kallberg, of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm said his research showed that consuming three or more units was associated with 50 percent drop in the risk in developing rheumatoid arthritis.
That was enough to offset the risk of developing the disease caused by smoking or genetic factors. According to his analysis of 2,075 Swedes with and without the crippling joint disorder. He said it is likely that alcohol suppressed the immune system and damped down the inflammatory process behind the condition. He said, “These data now show not only that alcohol can protect against rheumatoid arthritis and reduce the risk conferred by smoking or susceptible genes, but also gives an idea of doses necessary.”

IF YOU ARE STRANDED IN FLOOD

Mumbai Monsoon is back with a bang. Are you flood proof? Remember 26/7?
Here are few precautions you can take if you are caught in a flood like situation and you are stuck in a car.
If there is a flood warning, don’t drive or go out unless it is an absolute emergency.
If you must drive during a flash flood warning, avoid low-lying roads or areas that tend
to collect water.
Never drive through standing water. You cannot assume the depth of water or how
fast its current is. It takes only two feet of water to move a car.
If the water around your car starts rising, get your windows down so you have an
escape route if necessary.
Keep a hammer in your car, so you can break your car window if it gets stuck or
jammed.
Be pushy. Try and maneuver you’re your car on a footpath, park it as safely and as
unobtrusively as possible, get out and get into the nearest building.
Hope you don’t get into this kind of situation, but if you do, do remember these tips.

WALK YOUR WAY TO GOOD HEALTH

One of the most positive things you can do to improve your health is to go out walking.
• It helps to reduce your blood pressure.
• It helps to reduce high blood cholesterol.
• Help you reduce your weight and maintain it.
• It reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes.
• It lessens the risk of breast cancer.
• It improves self esteem.
• It relives symptoms of depression and anxiety.
• It boosts your energy levels.
• It strengthens joints and bones.
• It reduces lower back pain.
• It strengthens the heart and reduces the risk of coronary and strokes.
• It helps build up your muscle strength.
• It helps reduce stress and worry.
I am sure looking at all these points, walking is the cheapest means by which you can improve your health. More over you don’t require any expensive equipment to walk.
Just open space. If you have good jogging track, then nothing like it.
You can take a walk at any time, morning, night, evening. So guys just put up your walking shoes and start walking. GOOD LUCK.

WHEATGRASS JUICE- A WONDER DRINK

1. Wheatgrass juice is 70% chlorophyll.
2. Chlorophyll is the first product of light and, therefore, contains more light energy than any other element.
3. Wheatgrass juice is a crude chlorophyll and can be taken orally and as a colon implant without toxic side effects.
4. Chlorophyll is the basis of all plant life.
5. Wheatgrass is high in oxygen like all green plants that contain chlorophyll. The brain and all body tissues function at an optimal level in a highly-oxygenated environment.
6. Chlorophyll is antibacterial and can be used inside and outside the body as a healer.
7. Dr. Bernard Jensen says that it only takes minutes to digest wheatgrass juice and uses up very little body energy.
8. Science has proven that chlorophyll arrests growth and development of unfriendly bacteria.
9. Chlorophyll (wheatgrass) rebuilds the bloodstream. Studies of various animals have shown chlorophyll to be free of any toxic reaction. The red cell count was returned to normal within 4 to 5 days of the administration of chlorophyll, even in those animals which were known
to be extremely anemic or low in red cell count.
10. Farmers in the Midwest who have sterile cows and bulls put them on wheatgrass to restore fertility. (The high magnesium content in chlorophyll builds enzymes that restore the sex hormones.)
11.Chlorophyll can be extracted from many plants, but wheatgrass is superior because it has been found to have over 100 elements needed by man. If grown in organic soil, it absorbs 92 of the known 102 minerals from the soil.
12. Wheatgrass has what is called the grass-juice factor which has been shown to keep herbivorous animals alive indefinitely.
13. Dr. Ann Wigmore has been helping people get well from chronic disorders for 30 years using wheatgrass.
14. Liquid chlorophyll gets into the tissues, refines them, and makes them over.
15. Wheatgrass juice is a superior detoxification agent compared to carrot juice and other fruits and vegetables. Dr. Earp-Thomas, associate of Ann Wigmore, says that 15 pounds of wheatgrass is the equivalent of 350 pounds of carrots, lettuce, celery, and so forth.
16. Liquid chlorophyll washes drug deposits from the body.
17. Chlorophyll neutralizes toxins in the body.
18. Chlorophyll helps purify the liver.
19. Chlorophyll improves blood sugar problems.
20. Wheatgrass juice cures acne and even removes scars after it his been ingested for seven to eight months. The diet must be improved at the same time.
21. In "The American Journal of Surgery" (1940), Benjamin Cruskin, M.D., recommends chlorophyll for its antiseptic benefits. The article suggests the following clinical uses for chlorophyll: to clear up foul- smelling odours, neutralize strep infections, heal wounds, hasten skin grafting, cure chronic sinusitis, overcome ear inflammation and infections, reduce varicose veins and heal leg ulcers, eliminate impetigo and other scabby eruptions, heal rectal sores, successfully treat inflammation of the uterine cervix, get rid of parasitic vaginal infections, reduce typhoid fever, and cure advanced pyorrhoea in many cases.
22. Wheatgrass juice acts as a detergent in the body and is used as a body deodorant.
23. A small amount of wheatgrass juice in the human diet prevents tooth decay.
24. Wheatgrass juice held in the mouth for 5 minutes will eliminate toothaches. It pulls poisons from the gums.
25. Gargle with wheatgrass juice for a sore throat.
26. Pyorrhea of the mouth: lay pulp of wheatgrass soaked in juice on diseased area in mouth or chew wheatgrass, spitting out pulp.
27. Drink wheatgrass juice for skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis.
28. Wheatgrass juice keeps the hair from graying.
29. By taking wheatgrass juice, one may feel a difference in strength, endurance, health, and spirituality, and experience a sense of well-being.
30. Wheatgrass juice improves the digestion.
31. Wheatgrass juice is great for blood disorders of all kinds.
32. Wheatgrass juice is high in enzymes.
33. Wheatgrass juice is an excellent skin cleanser and can be absorbed through the skin for nutrition. Pour green juice over your body in a tub of warm water and soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off with cold water.
34. Wheatgrass implants (enemas) are great for healing and detoxifying the colon walls. The implants also heal and cleanse the internal Organs. After an enema, wait 20 minutes, then implant 4 ounces of wheatgrass juice. Retain for 20 minutes.
35. Wheatgrass juice is great for constipation and keeping the bowels open. It is high in magnesium.
36. Dr. Birscher, a research scientist, called chlorophyll "concentrated sun power." He said, "Chlorophyll increases the function of the heart, affects the vascular system, the intestines, the uterus, and the lungs."
37. According to Dr. Birscher, nature uses chlorophyll (wheatgrass) as a body cleanser, rebuilder, and neutralizer of toxins.
38. Wheatgrass juice can dissolve the scars that are formed in the lungs from breathing acid gasses. The effect of carbon monoxide is minimized since chlorophyll increases hemoglobin production.
39. Wheatgrass juice reduces high blood pressure and enhances the capillaries.
40. Wheatgrass juice can remove heavy metals from the body.

BEATROOT -A FANTASTIC VEGETABLE

Beetroots are not only low calorie but also packed full of nutrients.
They contain high level of anti-oxidants that help reduce oxidation of LDL
Cholesterol, protecting our artery walls and reducing the risk of
heart disease and stroke
It is one of the richest sources of folic acid
It also contains mineral silica, which helps body to utilize calcium,thus
reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
Beetroot juice is also used for its cleansing and detoxifying properties.

When Travelling Alone....

Going on a trip alone? Few simple precautions make all the difference
. Try not to travel alone at night.
. Don’t use short cuts, narrow alleys or poorly lit streets.
. Don’t discuss travel plans or other personal matters with strangers.
. Learn few phrases in the local language so you can signal your need for it.
. When you rent a car, don’t go for exotic location when you are all alone.
. Never carry large amount of cash.
. Don’t show your valuables.
. Be vary of consuming too much alcohol which can impair your judgement
. Don’t get into altercation with a biker.
. If you are confronted, don’t fight back, give up your valuables, your money and passport
can be replaced but you can't be.
. Keep your head about you and you will be fine.
Well these are just a few tips . I am sure you all know them. They were just for reminders.

Banana - An Amazing Fruit

Never, put your banana in the refrigerator! !!

This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and 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 undertaken 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 to 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 stimulate 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 were helped through their exams this year by eating 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 calms the 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 swelling and irritation.

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

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. 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 eaten 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 can 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! m and ma gnesium 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 stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. 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%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

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 happy 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.