Wednesday 30 July 2014

पेट के रोगों के लिए वरदान है हरड़















पेट के रोगों के लिए वरदान है हरड़

हरड़ में इतने गुण पाए जाते है कि ये हमें कई रोगों से छुटकारा दिलवाती है। हरड़ भी दो प्रकार की होती हैं- बड़ी हरड़ और छोटी हरड़। हरड़ को हरीतकी नाम से भी जाना जाता है। हरड़ काले व पीले रंग में पाई जाती है। खाने में इसका स्वाद खट्टा,मीठा होता है। इसमें कई प्रकार के पदार्थ पांए जाते है। ग्लाइकोसाइड्स जैसा पदार्थ हमारे शरीर को कब्ज से छुटकारा दिलवाने में मदद करता है। वर्षा ऋतु में हरड़ का सेवन सेेंधा नमक के साथ करना चाहिए। हरड़ से बना चूर्ण और गोलियां बाजार से आसानी से उपलब्ध हो जाती है। हरड़ खाने के कुछ लाभ इस प्रकार है।
1.हरड़ से बनी गोलियों का सेवन करने से  भूख बढ़ती है।
2.हरड़ का चूर्ण खाने से कब्ज से छुटकारा मिलता है।
3.उल्टी होने पर हरड़ और शहद का सेवन करने से उल्टी आना बंद हो जाता है।
4.हरड़ को पीसकर आंखों के आसपास लगाने से आंखों के रोगों से छुटकारा मिलता है।
5.भोजन के बाद अगर पेट में भारीपन महसूस हो तो हरड़ का सेवन करने से राहत मिलती है।
6.हरड़ का सेवन लगातार करने से शरीर में थकावट महसूस नहीं  होती और स्फूर्ति बनी रहती है। 
7.हरड़ का सेवन गर्भवती स्त्रियों को नहीं करना चाहिए। 
8.हरड़ पेट के सभी रोगों से राहत दिलवाने में मददगार साबित हुई है।
9.हरड़ का सेवन करने से खुजली जैसे रोग से भी छुटकारा पाया जा सकता है।
10.अगर शरीर में घाव हो जांए हरड़ से उस घाव को भर देना चाहिए।

Tuesday 29 July 2014

sciatica:- गृध्रसी= साइटिका का सफल इलाज.












Sciatica:- गृध्रसी= साइटिका का सफल इलाज.

लक्षण – 
एक पैर मे पंजे से लेकर कमर तक दर्द होना गृध्रसी या रिंगण बाय कहलाता है। प्रायः पैर के पंजे से लेकर कूल्हे तक दर्द होता है जो लगातार होता रहता है। मुख्य लक्षण यह है कि दर्द केवल एक पैर मे होता है। दर्द इतना अधिक होता है कि रोगी सो भी नहीं पाता।
चिकित्सा – 
ये चिकित्सा मैंने बार बार अनुभव की है। बहुत अधिक परेशानी मे मे भी 3 दिन मे फायदा हो जाता है स्थायी लाभ के लिए 10-15 दिन जरूर प्रयोग करें।
हारसिंगार = पारिजात के 10-15 कोमल पत्ते को कटे फटे न हों तोड़ लाएँ। पत्ते को धो कर मिक्सी मे या कैसे ही थोड़ा सा कूट ले या पीस ले। बहुत अधिक बारीक पीसने कि जरूरत नहीं है। लगभग 200-300 ग्राम पानी (2 कप) मे धीमी आंच पर उबालें। तेज आग पर मत पकाए। चाय की तरह पकाए। चाय कि तरह छान कर गरम गरम पानी (काढ़ा) पी ले। पहली बार मे ही 10% फायदा होगा। प्रतिदिन 2 बार पिए । यदि आप ऑफिस जाते हैं तो दोगुना पानी उबाले। थर्मस मे भरकर ले जाएँ। इस हरसिंगार के पत्तों के काढ़े से 15 मिनट पहले और 1 घंटा बाद तक ठंडा पानी न पीए। दही लस्सी और आचार न खाएं। बार बार प्रयोग किया है । कभी असफल नहीं हुआ।
पारिजात (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis) एक पुष्प देने वाला वृक्ष है। इसे परिजात, हरसिंगार, शेफाली, शिउली आदि नामो से भी जाना जाता है। इसका वृक्ष 10 से 15 फीट ऊँचा होता है। इसका वानस्पतिक नाम ‘निक्टेन्थिस आर्बोर्ट्रिस्टिस’ है। पारिजात पर सुन्दर व सुगन्धित फूल लगते हैं।यह सब स्थानो पर मिलता है। इसकी सबसे बड़ी पहचान है सफ़ेद फूल केसरिया डंडी। सुबह सब फूल झड जाते है ।

Turmeric:

















Turmeric:

Turmeric is a natural wonder in the healing world and has been used as a powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, and anti-depressant since ancient times. The main component in turmeric, curcumin, has phenomenal anti-cancer properties and has been known to help to inhibit prostate, skin, colon, mouth, esophageal, lung, stomach, pancreatic, liver, and breast cancer. Turmeric is also a known blood purifier and helps to soothe respiratory ailments, improve liver function, support the circulatory system, regulate menstrual cycles, prevent cognitive diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and heal gastrointestinal disorders. Turmeric significantly decreases inflammation that is attributed to arthritis and other auto-immune disorders such as lupus, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Turmeric also helps the body to digest proteins and fats as well as to regulate blood sugar for diabetics. It’s antioxidant properties have beneficial anti-aging effects and its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial properties aids in healing skin wounds and abrasions as well as inflammatory skin irritations such as psoriasis and eczema. Turmeric is available as a powder, capsule, tincture, tea, spice, and/or ointment. Supplementing with turmeric or adding it to your diet will provide benefit for your whole body and is one of the best things you can do for prevention, repair, and longevity.

Health Benefits of Bitter Gourd:













Health Benefits of Bitter Gourd:

Bitter gourd has been associated with lowering sugar levels in people suffering from diabetes.
Bitter gourd is said to be helpful in fighting against cancer and a number of infections.
Bitter gourd has been known to provide relief from constipation and is also effective in the treatment of psoriasis.
Bitter gourd helps in improving circulation and in turn, generates slimming effects on the body.
Regular consumption of bitter gourd has been associated with prevention as well as treatment of hypertension.
Bitter gourd is believed to be helpful in preventing eye complications, apart from treating neuritis.It improves eye-sight due to it high beta-carotene content
The juice of the leaf of bitter gourd plant has been found to be beneficial in the treatment of alcoholism.
The essential vitamins and minerals present in bitter gourd help in treating defective metabolism of carbohydrates.
The bitter tonic properties of bitter gourd have made it effective as a blood purifier.
Fresh juice of bitter gourd is good for patients suffering from piles.
It removes stomach worms and highly recommended for kids.
It is good for asthma patients as it heals respiratory disorders.

Detox Your Body
















Detox Your Body

This incredible detox drink helps you burn fat, boost metabolism, lose weight, fight diabetes and lower blood pressure.
Ingredients:
1 glass of water (12-16 oz.)
2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp. Lemon juice
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 Tbsp. Raw Honey
Directions:
Blend all ingredients together
Secret Recipe Detox Drink will help your body burn fat, lose weight, fight diabetes.
Apple Cider Vinegar is full of enzymes and good bacteria. It contains acetic acid which has been shown to lower blood pressure up to 6%. It can also help eat up the starches if you do eat grains in your diet. ( Bragg – Apple Cider Vinegar is best )
Lemon juice helps balance blood sugar and has an alkaline effect on your body helping to regulate ph. It contains, Vitamin C. ( Organic PURE Lemon Juice)
Cinnamon is one of the best anti-oxidants on the planet. It is the number one herb/spice for balancing blood sugar.
Honey is very rich in various beneficial substances and can be used even for weight loss. For centuries it treated wounds, and also lung, gynecological, skin and heart diseases. One teaspoon of honey reduces pain in the throat, and even can calm nerves and can be very helpful to lose weight. It contains enzymes that stimulate the digestive process and boost your metabolism, which contributes to weight reduction.

ताली बजाना








सिर्फ ताली बजाकर ही किसी भी रोग से छुटाकारा पाया जा सकता है।
हमारे देश के मंदिरों में या अन्य स्थानों पर आरती या भजन गाते समय ताली बजाने की जो प्रथा है वह प्राचीन काल के वैज्ञानिकों ने शरीर को स्वास्थ्य रखने के लिए बनाई है। ताली बजाने से न सिर्फ रोगों से रक्षा होती है बल्कि कई रोगों का इलाज भी हो जाता है जैसे- कि ताला खोलने के लिए चाबी की आवश्यकता होती है वैसे ही कई रोगों को दूर करने में यह ताली, चाबी का ही काम नहीं करती है बल्कि कई रोगों का ताला खोलने वाली होने से इसे मास्टर की भी कहा जा सकता है।
हाथों से नियमित रूप से ताली बजाकर कई रोग दूर किए जा सकते हैं।
स्वास्थ्य की समस्याओं को सुलझाया जा सकता है।
ताली दुनिया का सर्वोत्तम एवं सरल सहज योग है और प्रतिदिन यदि नियमित रूप से 2 मिनट भी तालियां बजाएं तो फिर किसी हठयोग या आसनों की जरूरत नहीं होती है।

Monday 28 July 2014

Juice Cure















These recipes can surely help in alleviating the disease and can aid in the enhancement of healing...
So, it's always worth to give it a try!

Sunday 27 July 2014

Acidity and Heartburn












Acidity and Heartburn 

Acidity and heartburn are due to presence of too much
acid in the stomach that causes exasperation of the
gastrointestinal casing. This causes a blazing pain. When
this excessive acid leaks back into the throat this
inflames and the reaction of heartburn is produced.
Causes of Acidity and Heartburn~
The following circumstances can create excessive acid in
stomach causing acidity and heartburn. 
•Consumption of rich and spicy foods
•Eating speedily, very fast devoid of proper chewing
•Eating hurriedly while beneath stress
•Inappropriate sleep
•Alcohol utilization
•Pregnant women may undergo because when the baby grows, the uterus exerts force on the digestive area
•Overweight people may bear because of unnecessary
pressure on their digestive tract.
Natural treatment of Acidity & Heartburn~
> Bananas have defensive action against the acidity and
heart burn. Eating a banana every day will stop such
conditions
•Obtain a mixture of 2 tsp of normal apple cider vinegar
and 2 tsp raw honey in a glass of water earlier than
meals. One of the well liked home remedy for acidity.
•Stay away from fried foods, pickles, hot spicy foods,
vinegar, and chocolate
•Stay away from raw salad of vegetables like onion, cabbage, radish, and peppers
•Keep away from unripe high pectin fruits, such as unripe
apple. But ripe apple such as delicius apple or fuji apple
may help out
•Grind up the food properly. Do not consume in hurry
•Do not bounce meals. Do not keep great gap between meals. This produces gas / current of air.
•Drink lots of water, at least 8 glasses each day
•Do not eat just previous to going to bed
•End smoking and cut down on alcohol
Home Remedy for Acidity
•A good Home Remedy for Acidity is to chew up a few basil (tulsi ) leaves to obtain relief from blazing, nausea
and gas
•Stay a small part of jaggery (gur) in your jaws and
slowly suck it. Repeat it each hour till acidity subsides.
One of the best home remedies for acidity.
•Eat watermelon, banana or cucumber each hour.
•Eat a few almonds when your experience heartburn
symptoms. This is good Home Remedy for Acidity
•Gulp coconut water 4-5 periods a day.
•Drink a glass of cold milk for quick relief of heartburn
and acidity
•Drink fresh mint juice gradually after meals. This remedy
is best Home Remedies for Acidity

Friday 25 July 2014

The Golden Milk










The Golden Milk

The main ingredient in this recipe is turmeric. Turmeric contains curcumin, the polyphenol identified as its primary active component and which exhibits over 150 potentially therapeutic activities, which include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

Additional benefits:

Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antiseptic,analgesic,.
Boosts immunity.
Anti-carcinogenic.
Helps maintain cholesterol levels.
Promotes digestive health.
Liver detoxifier.
Regulates metabolism and weight management.
High blood pressure.
Memory and brain function.
Various skin conditions.
Neurological disorders.
Lowers Triglycerides

Adding black pepper to turmeric or turmeric-spiced food enhances curcumin’s bioavailability by 1,000 times, due to black pepper’s hot property called piperine. Yup by mixing turmeric and black pepper together, you increase your body’s absorption of the turmeric by 2000%!

read more:http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/golden-milk.html 

Dandelion Flower Fritters

















Dandelion Flower Fritters

Ingredients:

Dandelion flower tops (Taraxacum officinale)
1 organic and free-range egg
1 cup organic milk
1 cup organic flour (Brown Rice flour can be used for a gluten-free alternative)
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:

Gather Dandelion tops during the day, when the sunshine has opened up the bright and cheerful flowers.

Rinse in cool water to remove any critters or debris, and allow to dry while preparing the batter.

To make the batter, combine egg, milk, and flour in a bowl and mix until all lumps are gone. If you prefer sweeter fritters, add a little maple syrup, honey, Cinnamon, or a dash of Vanilla extract.

To make more savory fritters, try adding Rosemary, Oregano, Basil, Chives, Sage, Thyme, Tarragon, ground Peppercorns, salt, or even a little parmesan cheese.

Prepare a skillet on the stove with olive oil over medium heat.

Take one of the flowers, hold it by the greens at the base, dip into the batter, and twirl until the flower is covered in batter.

Drop it into the skillet, flower side down. Continue dipping and dropping until the skillet is full. A second method is to remove the “petals” (each yellow petal of the dandelion is actually an individual flower with a single petal and reproductive parts), sprinkle them directly into the batter, then cook just like pancakes.

When the fritters are lightly browned, flip them over, and brown on the other side. When finished, remove from the pan and plate.

For a sweet treat, drizzle with maple syrup, honey, jam, plum sauce, or powdered sugar.

For a savory snack, dip into aioli or a sauce made with tahini, mustard, curry, hot chili peppers, or anything else you wish!
http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/dandelion-fritters.html 

Thursday 24 July 2014

FOODS THAT DETOX YOUR LIVER














FOODS THAT DETOX YOUR LIVER

1. WARM LEMON WATER – A glass of warm water with fresh organic lemons squeezed into it taken every morning is a great way to cleanse your liver. Not only does it smell fresh and zingy but it has been shown that the liver will produce more healthy enzymes in processing water with lemon than any other food tested. 
2. GARLIC – Garlic contains sulfur compounds that activate the enzyme production in the liver. In addition garlic is a rich source of selenium and allicin which help protect our livers. Add small amounts of garlic to your dishes, it doesn’t have to be overpoweringly strong, or try a thinly sliced clove of garlic over a fresh salad regularly.
3.TURMERIC – Turmeric is often called curcumin or indian saffron, is powerful spice and has been well documented to have a wide range health benefits. Not only does is protect our livers from damage , it actively encourages the cells in our liver to regenerate themselves. Adding it to our diet regularly also helps to increase our levels of natural bile production – essential to ridding our bodies of harmful toxins.
4. CILANTRO – Cilantro also known as coriander, is a fabulously versatile herb which can be put in everything from salads, curries , pastas or even smoothies. It helps to eliminate heavy metals from our systems – a job that the lover struggles to do when overloaded. 
5. AVOCADOS – Reserach in Japan discovered that avocados contain several compounds which help protect our livers from long term damage. It is often mentioned as a ‘super food’ that we should eat for many health benefits, but in particular with relation to maintaing a healthy liver. They found that when they compared avocados with 21 other fruits, and analysing their effect on protecting livers from galactosamine , which is a damaging toxin and amino sugar, avocados came out top. High levels of galactosamine causes liver damage in a similar way to the human viral hepatits.
6. ARTICHOKES: : One of the best detox foods for your liver, artichokes are also low in calories and contains compounds that can help lower your cholesterol levels.
7. HERBS : dandelion, sallow, yarrow, milk thistle, agrimony, chamomile, chicory, buckthorn, peppermint are powerful herbs of our Liver Cleanse Tea. LIVER CLEANSE TEA: http://www.emasherbs.com/REMEDIES/liver_cleanse1.htm  flushes and clears the liver of congestion and toxins, restoring the organ to full function. 
SUGGESTIONS: Drink 1-2 cups a day of Liver Cleanse Tea first thing in the morning will clear and heal the liver. Eliminate meat, excessive fat, refined foods, white sugar and flour products. Do not drink alcohol, caffeine sources and cola beverages.
These are all simple ingredients we can find, organically where possible, and incoroporate into our daily diets very easily and is not an exhaustive list , also helpful are grapefruit, green tea, walnuts , green vegetablesto name just a few. But all of these give us a great start to a healthier and detoxed liver.

How To Cure Cancer


Bad Effects of Using Earphones


















Bad Effects of Using Earphones
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If you listed the benefits of earphones, you could probably go on and on. You can use them to listen to music while working out, doing chores or even while waiting for an impossibly long bus ride to be over. You can also use them to hear what's going on if your television or computer's speakers are busted. However, no matter how awesome or beneficial earphones may seem, they still have their downside.
Hearing Loss
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One of the main side effects of listening to loud music is hearing loss. According to Dr. Brian Fligor, the director of Diagnostic Audiology at Boston Children's Hospital, people who listen to music at volumes exceeding 90 decibels, can suffer temporary loss of hearing. Sounds in this range can eventually cause permanent hearing loss, especially to teenagers who wear their earphones for long periods of time.
Decibel Ranges
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Decibels are the measurement of loudness. If you listen to music at a restrained volume, then you don't have to worry. However, if you listen to music at the highest volume possible might want to consider the following warnings. If you listen to your music using earphones at 85 decibels, you can get permanent hearing loss if you listen up to eight hours a day. At 88 decibels, you can get the same result at just four hours of listening time. Now for the painful truth, you can lose your hearing in just 15 minutes if you listen at 100-105 decibels.
Ear Infections
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Since earphones are made for two ears, it is quite inevitable that people share them. According to the Manchester Evening News, regular use of earphones can enhance the growth of harmful bacteria, and sharing or borrowing earphones may just cause the transfer someone else's bacteria to your ears. Research leader, Dr. Chiranjay Mukhopadhyay, advises everyone to avoid sharing earphones. If it cannot be helped, sanitize them before using.
Tips and Warnings
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Do not use earphones that are inserted directly into your ear canals because, even though they can make the music sound better, they enhance the chances of hearing loss will also increase. You should also try taking 5-minute breaks every hour. This will help your ears recover from being bombarded by concentrated sound waves. Last but not least, if you can use speakers at a moderate level instead, then do so because they will disperse the sound waves and not cause as much direct damage to your ear drums.

मोटापा एवं अनेक रोगों से मुक्त होनेका अचूक उपाय










मोटापा एवं अनेक रोगों से मुक्त होने का अचूक उपाय

मेथी दाना -250 ग्राम ,
अजवाइन-100 ग्राम ,
काली जीरी-50 ग्राम ।

उपरोक्त तीनो चीज़ों को साफ़ करके हल्का सा सेंक लें ,फिर तीनों को मिलाकर मिक्सर में इसका पॉवडर बना लें और कांच की किसी शीशी में भर कर रख लें ।
रात को सोते समय 1/2 चम्मच पॉवडर एक गिलास कुनकुने पानी के साथ नित्य लें ,इसके बाद कुछ भी खाना या पीना नहीं है ।
इसे सभी उम्र के लोग ले सकते हैं फायदा पूर्ण रूप से 80-90 दिन में हो जायेगा ।

लाभ :- इस चूर्ण को नित्य लेने से शरीर के कोने -कोने में जमा पड़ी सभी गंदगी (कचरा )मल और पेशाब द्वारा निकल जाता है , फ़ालतू चर्बी गल जाती है ,
चमड़ी की झुर्रियां अपने आप दूर हो जाती है, और शरीर तेजस्वी और फुर्तीला हो जाता है। 

अन्य लाभ इस प्रकार हैं 

1. गठिया जैसा ज़िद्दी रोग दूर हो जाता है 

2. शरीर की रोग प्रतिकारक शक्ति को बढ़ाता है ।

3. पुरानी कब्ज़ से हमेशा के लिए मुक्ति मिल जाती है ।

4. रक्त -संचार शरीर में ठीक से होने लगता है ,शरीर की रक्त -नलिकाएं शुद्ध हो जाती हैं ,रक्त में सफाई और शुद्धता की वृद्धि होती है ।

5. ह्रदय की कार्य क्षमता में वृद्धि होती है, कोलेस्ट्रोल कम होता है ,जिस से हार्ट अटैक का खतरा नहीं रहता |

6. हड्डियां मजबूत होती हैं ,कार्य करने की शक्ति बढ़ती हैं ,स्मरण शक्ति में भी वृद्धि होतीहै । थकान नहीं होती है ।

7. आँखों का तेज़ बढ़ता है, बहरापन दूर होता है, बालों का भी विकास होता है, दांत मजबूत होते हैं ।

8. भूतकाल में सेवन की गयी एलोपैथिक दवाओं के साइड - इफेक्ट्स से मुक्ति मिलती है ।

9. खाना भारी मात्रा में या ज्यादा खाने के बाद भी पच जाता है (इसका मतलब ये नहीं है कि आप जानबूझ कर ज्यादा खा ले) ।

10. स्त्रियों का शरीर शादी के बाद बेडौल नहीं होता ,शेप में रहता है ,,शादी के बाद होने वाली तकलीफें दूर होती हैं ।

11. चमड़ी के रंग में निखार आता है ,चमड़ी सूख जाना ,झुर्रियां पड़ना आदि चमड़ी के रोगों से शरीर मुक्त रहता है ।

12. शरीर पानी ,हवा ,धूप और तापमान द्वारा होने वाले रोगों से मुक्त रहता है

13. डाइबिटीज़ काबू में रहती है, चाहें तो इसकी दवा ज़ारी रख सकते हैं।

14. कफ से मुक्ति मिलती है ,नपुंसकता दूर होती है, व्यक्ति का तेज़ इस से बढ़ता है ,जल्दी बुढ़ापा नहीं आता, उम्र बढ़ जाती है |

15. कोई भी व्यक्ति ,किसी भी उम्र का हो ,इस चूर्ण का सेवन कर सकता है,मात्रा का ध्यान रखें ।

Liquid Healing: Herbal Teas to Fight Inflammation













Liquid Healing: Herbal Teas to Fight Inflammation

I strongly urge you to try a different tea every day. In the end, your taste buds will appreciate the herbs' healing effects and their natural fruity, woody and spicy flavors. But before your take your first sip of tea, keep the following in mind:
1. Try long brews for roots and leaves — this will boost the tea's potency.
2. Delicate flowers and leaves should not be boiled, as this can reduce their medicinal properties. A longer steeping time, 10 minutes up to 2 hours, will yield a stronger tea with more beneficial properties.
3. Avoid steeping caffeinated tea (black, green, or white) in water that’s too hot or for longer than 7 minutes, as this will result in a bitter, unsavory brew and higher caffeine content. Consider steeping for 3 to 7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
4. Serve steeped tea hot or iced. If you wish, add sweetener, lemon or spices to taste.
5. Consult your health practitioner if pregnant or nursing to establish which teas are safe for you and your baby.
Herbal teas are healing, hydrating and soothing. Making your own fresh tea from whole plant parts can be very rewarding, and fresh teas usually have stronger healing properties and are less expensive than prepackaged tea bags.

Tea recipes:

Cranberry Rose Hip Herbal Tea
Makes 4 cups
This tea has a tangy, tart flavor and a pinkish color. Both rose hips and cranberries are high in vitamin C, which supports the immune system. The acidity of the berries stops bacteria from attaching to the walls of the bladder, helping prevent bladder infections and UTIs.

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp dried rose hips
4 cups filtered water, just off the boil
1/4 cup pure cranberry juice
1/2 tsp stevia whole-leaf powder or 1/4 tsp stevia extract
Place rose hips in a teapot. Pour in water and cranberry juice. Add stevia to taste.

Ginger Tea

Makes 4 cups
It's no surprise that Japan — where ginger is used liberally — is home to the longest-living people in the world! Enjoy ginger root tea whenever your stomach is upset or you're experiencing sore joints.

Ingredients:
2 inches ginger root
4 cups filtered water
Finely chop the ginger root and steep in boiling filtered water for at least 20 minutes.

http://life.gaiam.com/article/liquid-healing-herbal-teas-fight-inflammation

कत्था (खदिर, खैर )














कत्था (खदिर, खैर )-

कत्थे का पेड़ भारत में १५०० मीटर की ऊंचाई तक पंजाब, ,उत्तर पश्चिम हिमालय,मध्यभारत,बिहार,महाराष्ट्र,राजस्थान,कोंकण,आसाम,उड़ीसा ,दक्षिण भारत एवं पश्चिम बंगाल में पाया जाता है | इसके पेड़ नदियों के किनारे अधिक होते हैं | कत्थे का पेड़ बबूल के पेड़ की तरह होता है | जब इसके पेड़ के तने लगभग एक फुट मोटे हो जाते हैं तब इन्हें काटकर छोटे-छोटे टुकड़े बनाकर भट्टियों में पकाकर काढ़ा बनाया जाता है | फिर इसे चौकोर रूप दिया जाता है जिसे कत्था कहते हैं | 
आइये जानते हैं कत्थे के कुछ औषधीय प्रयोग -

१- कत्था/खदिर आदि द्रव्यों से निर्मित खदिरादि वटी चूसने से सभी प्रकार के मुखरोगों में लाभ होता है तथा दांतों के दीर्घकाल तक स्थिरता प्रदान करता है | 

२- कत्थे को सरसों के तेल में घोलकर प्रतिदिन २ से ३ बार मसूड़ों पर मलने से दांतों के कीड़े नष्ट होते हैं तथा मसूड़ों से खून आनाव मुँह से बदबू आना बंद हो जाता है | 

३- कत्थे के काढ़े को पानी में मिलाकर प्रतिदिन नहाने से कुष्ठ रोग ठीक होता है | 

४- यदि घाव में से पस निकल रहा हो तो कत्थे को घाव पर बुरकने से पस निकलना बंद हो जाता है तथा घाव सूखने लगता है | 

५- सफ़ेद कत्था,माजूफल और गेरू को पीसकर फोड़ों पर लगाने से सिर के फोड़े ठीक होते हैं |

प्राकृतिक दिनचर्या


















प्राकृतिक दिनचर्या [भाग - १ ]
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प्रकृति हमारे जीवन का अभिन्न अंग है | हमें प्राकृतिक दिनचर्या का पालन करना चाहिये क्योंकि इसी से हम अपने आपको स्वस्थ एवं निरोगी रख सकते हैं | 
आज हम आपको प्राकृतिक चिकित्सा के सिद्धांतों से अवगत कराएंगे --
१-प्रतिदिन सूर्योदय से पहले उठना चाहिए । सुबह उठते समय बायीं करवट लेकर उठना चाहिए | 
२-उठने के बाद तांबे के बर्तन में रखा हुआ पानी , तीन-चार गिलास की मात्रा में बासी मुँह पीना चाहिए | सुबह के समय , खाली पेट ,चाय का सेवन नहीं करना चाहिए | 
३-शौच के लिए जाने में किसी प्रकार का आलस्य नहीं करना चाहिए तथा शौच के समय दांतों को दबाकर रखना चाहिए , इससे हमारे दांत मजबूत होते हैं । सूर्य की ओर मुख करके मलमूत्र का त्याग नहीं करना चाहिए | 
४-दांतों की सफ़ाई के लिए नीम की दातुन का प्रयोग करना चाहिए |
५-सुबह के समय हमें अवश्य ही टहलना चाहिए तथा प्राणायाम व आसन का अभ्यास भी अवश्य करना चाहिए |

प्राकृतिक दिनचर्या [भाग - २ ] 
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प्रकृति हमारे जीवन का अभिन्न अंग है | हमें प्राकृतिक दिनचर्या का पालन करना चाहिये क्योंकि इसी से हम अपने आपको स्वस्थ एवं निरोगी रख सकते हैं | 
आज हम आपको प्राकृतिक चिकित्सा के सिद्धांतों से अवगत कराएंगे ----
१-स्नान करने से पहले १० मिनट के लिए शरीर की मालिश करनी चाहिए | यदि प्रतिदिन यह संभव न हो तो सप्ताह में एक दिन ऐसा अवश्य करें | 
२- भूख लगने पर ही भोजन करना चाहिए तथा भूख से थोड़ा कम ही खाना चाहिए , इससे पाचन सम्बन्धी विकार नहीं होते हैं | 
३-भोजन करने के बाद थोड़ी देर वज्रासन में अवश्य बैठना चाहिए | रात्रि के भोजन के पश्चात 10-15 मिनट अवश्य टहलना चाहिए | 
४-स्वस्थ रहने के लिए प्रतिदिन अधिक से अधिक पानी पीना चाहिए | यदि हम प्रतिदिन चार - पांच तुलसी और नीम की पत्तियों का सेवन करें तो इससे शरीर में रोग नहीं होते हैं | 
५-दिन में नहीं सोना चाहिए क्योंकि यह स्वास्थ्य की दृष्टि से हानिकारक होता है | 
६- रात को सोने से पूर्व पैर धोकर सोने से नींद अच्छी आती है | हमेशा पश्चिम या उत्तर दिशा की ओर पैर करके ही सोना चाहिए अथवा पूर्व या दक्षिण दिशा की ओर सर करके ही सोना चाहिए | विशषकर विद्यार्धियों को पूर्व दिशा की ओर सर करके सोना चाहिए |

वर्षा ऋतु में स्वस्थ रह सकते हैं






















इन प्राकृतिक आयुर्वेदिक जड़ी-बूटियों के सेवन से आप वर्षा ऋतु में भी स्वस्थ रह सकते हैं 

नकसीर-


जैतून-


नाशपाती (PEAR )













नाशपाती (PEAR )-

भारत में नाशपाती का पेड़ उत्तर -पश्चिमी हिमालय,हिमाचल प्रदेश,जम्मू-कश्मीर,पंजाब,उत्तराखंड में ७००-२६०० मी की ऊंचाई तक पाया जाता है | यह जंगली ,पहाड़ी,बागी,तथा चीनी भेद से चार प्रकार की होती है | इनमें से पहाड़ी एवं बागी नाशपाती विशेषतः कोमल मधुर व रसीली होती है | आकृति में सुराही जैसी होती है | इन्हें ही नाख या नाक कहते हैं | शेष नाशपाती खट्टी या खट्टी मीठी होती है | इसका पुष्पकाल एवं फलकाल फ़रवरी से सितम्बर तक होता है | 
आइये जानते है नाशपाती के कुछ औषधीय प्रयोग -

१- दस से बीस मिली नाशपाती फल के रस में शक़्क़र डालकर पीने से सिर के दर्द में लाभ होता है | 

२- नाशपाती के फलों का सेवन करने से फेफड़ों के विकारों में लाभ होता है | 

३- नाशपाती का सेवन करने से पाचनतंत्र से सम्बंधित बीमारियों में लाभ होता है | 

४- दस से बीस मिली नाशपाती रस में एक से दो ग्राम बेलगिरी चूर्ण मिलाकर सेवन करने से खूनी दस्त में लाभ होता है 

५- पंद्रह से बीस नाशपाती फल स्वरस में सेंधानमक,काली मिर्च तथा भुना हुआ जीरा मिलाकर पिलाने से अरुचि में लाभ होता है | 

६- नाशपाती के मुरब्बे में २५० ग्राम नागकेशर चूर्ण मिलाकर सेवन करने से बवासीर में लाभ होता है | 

७- नाशपाती के पत्रों को पीसकर त्वचा पर लगाने से त्वचा विकारों में लाभ होता है तथा घाव में लगाने से घाव जल्दी भरता है |

आँखों के काले घेरों का उपचार-


जुक़ाम (COLD)

















जुक़ाम (COLD)-

जुक़ाम होना एक आम समस्या है | जुक़ाम का रोग किसी मौसम में हो सकता है परन्तु यह अक्सर दो मौसमों के बीच में होता है जैसे गर्मी और सर्दी | जुक़ाम प्रदूषण के कारण भी हो सकता है | किसी गर्म जगह से एकदम ठंडी जगह पर चले जाने के कारण,पेट में कब्ज,गर्म के ऊपर एकदम ठंडी वस्तुओं का सेवन,बारिश में अधिक भीगने तथा कसरत करने के तुरंत बाद नहाने से जुक़ाम हो जाता है | 
जुक़ाम का विभिन्न औषधियों से उपचार -

१- दस तुलसी के पत्ते तथा पांच काली मिर्च पानी में चाय की भांति उबालें तथा थोड़ा सा गुड़ डालें | इसे छानकर पीने से जुक़ाम में बहुत लाभ होता है | 

२- अजवायन को पीसकर एक पोटली बना लें ,उसे दिन में कई बार सूंघने से बंद नाक खुल जाती है| 

३- एक कप गर्म पानी में नींबू और चुटकी भर सेंधानमक डालकर सुबह खालीपेट और शाम को पीने से जुक़ाम ठीक हो जाता है | 

४- लगभग १०० मिली पानी में तीन लौंग डालकर उबाल लें | उबलने पर जब पानी आधा रह जाए तब इसके अंदर थोड़ा सा नमक मिलाकर पीने से जुक़ाम दूर होता है |

५- पांच ग्राम अदरक के रस में पांच ग्राम शहद मिलाकर प्रतिदिन ३-४ बार चाटने से जुक़ाम में बहुत आराम मिलता है |

Tuesday 22 July 2014

Discover The Top 10 Benefits Of Drinking Lemon Water












Discover The Top 10 Benefits Of Drinking Lemon Water

1. Prevent Digestive Disorders

Lemon water may help us to prevent many digestive disorders such as nausea, heartburn, bloating, parasites, constipation, and may even help to dissolve gallstones. It encourages the body to eliminate its toxins in your digestive tract.

2. Powerful Liver, Kidney, and Blood Cleanser

Lemon water increases the detoxification enzymes, helping your body to work more efficiently to eliminate waste and toxins.

3. Daily Vitamin C To Boost Your Immune System

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and antibacterial agent which strengthens your immune system. Lemon juice energizes your body and helps to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.

4. Great Source Of Potassium For A healthy Heart And Brain

Lemons contain high levels of potassium which has a positive effect on your heart health and enhances your brain and nerves function.

5. Fat Burning Mechanism

Although lemon water is no weigh loss miracle on its own, it helps your body to metabolize or burn fat faster and the pectin fibers will give you a stuffed feeling over a longer period.

6. Alkalizes Your Body

Lemons are a great way to alkalize the body. This may sound strange due to its sour, acidic taste. It’s actually not the acid content of a food outside the body that determines whether it will have an acid or alkaline effect, but rather the way it is metabolized during digestion that counts.

7. Skin Care

Due to the antioxidants, lemons protect your body against free radicals and they act as an anti-aging remedy. It improves the overall appearance of your skin due to its toxin eliminating process.

8. Anti-cancer Properties

As an excellent source of antioxidants, lemons protect your body against damage done by free radicals and may prevent the formation of tumor cells. Cancer cells love to develop in an acidic environment, so alkalizing your body with lemon water works as an anti-cancer agent and may even stop cancer cells to further develop. Studies show that their protective effect seems to last longer than most other natural anti-cancer compounds.

9. Antibacterial and Antiviral Properties

Lemons are known for their antibacterial and antiviral properties. Especially your teeth and mouth will benefit from this. Lemons may also help to soothe a sore throat and fight the flu or a cold.

10. Reduce Bad Breath

Lemon water freshens your breath and can relieve toothaches.

As you can see, there are plenty reasons to start drinking lemon water on a daily basis. Give it a go and you’ll soon notice that you can’t start your day without.

DRINK LEMON WATER IN THE MORNING

















DRINK LEMON WATER IN THE MORNING

Lemon is a yellow fruit whose pulp, juice, peel and even its zest can be exclusively used in food further the sour taste of lemon is due to the presence of 5 % to 6% of citric acid in lemon juice. This distinctive taste of lemon juice also makes it one of the important ingredients either when it is used in drinks or even food like cocktails, lemonade and soft drinks.

Lemon juice also can be made into a preservative for certain foods which oxidize and turn brown after they are sliced like apples, bananas and avocados, it is the presence of acids which denatures the enzymes which result in browning and degradation of foods.

This is not the end to the ways in which these lemons can be used, there is also one of the effect methods which is drinking lemon water early in the morning to get flat tummy, here we give you facts which will surely force you to give a try for lemon water in the morning:

• It is not necessary that this will have any effect on the morning coffee cup that has great taste and aroma along with warmth instead taking lemon water will only be suggestible for people who are ready to postpone their cup of coffee for 30 minutes.

• Cancer cells are known to breed in acidic body but even any human body is known to perform better when it has higher alkaline content. Lemon though is famous for being an acidic fruit also is known to be great alkalizing agent when it gets into the human body also lessening the acidic levels. Though there are very few people who know that their body is acidic due to the food being eaten and things to which skin is exposed however this can be beaten by lemon water to lessen pH levels.

• Great source of Vitamins and Minerals: It is known that this yellow fruit is richer source of Vitamin C which is known to be anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial and also helps in developing immune system, Vitamin B which is for production of energy, Riboflavin helps in growth, repair and development of tissue along with minerals like calcium, magnesium and phosphorous which help in adding strength to bones and teeth.

• Liver purification: Liver is the main organ which detoxifies, produces protein and bio-chemicals which are known to be responsible for proper body digestion. It has been found that lemon water helps liver to carry out all its responsibilities even more effectively since it increases the number of enzymes which detoxify liver, apart from this lemon is known to be diuretic which helps in increasing the rate at which urination happens which ultimately purifies the body.

• Halts age: Lemon is known to help in erasing the wrinkles also having a better appearance of skin on regular consumption. If the body has too many toxins then the skin does not look healthy which can be fought with lemon water to get clear and glowing skin. Lemon also has citric acid which helps in fighting against acne making this one of the cheapest and most commonly available remedy to treat wrinkles and get glowing skin at the same time.

• Helps in weight loss: Too many toxins and waste products in liver will have effect on the body metabolism which in turn increases body fat. Lemon water is known to help liver in removal of all the waste products also increasing the body fat however lemon has to be supported by proper diet and physical activity.

• Resolves respiratory problems: Lemon water is known to treat any chest infections and stop any smaller coughs, also lemon is known to be best treatment for people suffering from asthma and allergies. Lemon is also known to treat bad breath and any tooth ache along with gingivitis due to the higher rate of citric acid which when taken in increased content will cause harm to tooth enamel.

Here is the process in which homemade lemon water can be prepared for consumption in morning:

homemade lemon water1.Take a glass full of water either cool or even at room temperature and those suffering with any digestion problems can use hot water.
2.Now squeeze juice from half slice of fresh lemon into this glass of water
3.Stir this and drink without any sugar.

It is advised to not use bottled lemon water due to increased presence of sulphites which results in allergy among several people.

Health Benefits Of Drinking Lemon Water








Health Benefits Of Drinking Lemon Water

Lemon is an excellent and rich source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that protects the body against immune system deficiencies. Lemons contain pectin fiber which is very beneficial for colon health and also serves as a powerful antibacterial. It balances maintain the pH levels in the body. Having warm lemon juice early in the morning helps flush out toxins. It has a synergizing effect on the body as it helps soothe the digestive system. It aids digestion and encourages the production of bile. It conditions and clenches the liver. It is also a great source citric acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. It helps prevent the growth and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria that cause infections and diseases. It helps reducing pain and inflammation in joints and knees as it dissolves uric acid. It helps cure the common cold. The potassium content in lemon helps nourish brain and nerve cells. It liquefies the bile and also helps regulate the excess flow of bile. It strengthens the liver by providing energy to the liver enzymes when they are too dilute. It helps balance the calcium and oxygen levels in the liver. It can help relieve the problem of indigestion and excess gas. In case of a heart burn, taking a glass of concentrated lemon juice can give relief. In case of pregnant and lactating women, lemon juice will help build strong bones in a child, due to its calcium content. It helps dissolve gall bladder stones and other calcium build ups that are dangerous to the body. It is of immense benefit to the skin and it prevents the formation of wrinkles and acne. It helps maintain the health of the eyes and helps fight against eye problems. It aids in the reduction of phlegm (mucus) produced by the body. It has an alkalizing effect on the body. It helps control the speeding of unhealthy bacteria in the gut. Aids in the production of digestive juices. It helps purify the blood. Lemon juice helps replenish body salts especially after a strenuous workout session. It can treat a sore throat. Gargle with warm lemon water to help ease a sore throat. Nutrition Value Of Lemons A glass of lemon juice contains less than 25 calories. It is a rich source of nutrients like calcium, potassium, vitamin C and pectin fiber. It also has medicinal values and antibacterial properties. It also contains traces of iron and vitamin A. Since it contains an elevated percentage of carbohydrates and sugars, avoid adding sugar to lemon juice. Packed with all the goodness, make it a point to begin your day with a glass of warm lemon juice. Its cleansing and medical effects will have positive effects on your health in the long run. However it is very important to note that lemon juice when comes directly in contact with the teeth, can ruin the enamel on the teeth. Hence, it is advised to consume it diluted and also rinse your mouth thoroughly after drinking lemon juice.

Here are the top 10 home remedies for asthma.










Here are the top 10 home remedies for asthma.

1. Ginger

Ginger is a well-known natural treatment for various ailments including asthma. Researchers have found that it can help reduce airway inflammation and inhibit airway contraction. Plus, studies indicate that it has compounds that may enhance the muscle relaxant effects of certain asthma drugs.
•Mix equal quantities of ginger juice, pomegranate juice and honey. Consume one tablespoon of this mixture two or three times a day.
•Alternatively, you can mix one teaspoon of ground ginger in one and a half cups of water and take one tablespoon of this mixture at bedtime.
•Cut one inch of ginger into small pieces and add it to a pot of boiling water. Let it steep for five minutes, allow it to cool down and then drink it.
•To detoxify your lungs, prepare a fenugreek decoction by boiling one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in a cup of water and mixing one teaspoon each of ginger juice and honey in it. Drink this solution every morning and evening.
•You can also eat raw ginger mixed with salt.

2. Mustard Oil

When having an asthma attack, massaging with mustard oil will help clear the respiratory passages and restore normal breathing.
1.Heat some mustard oil with a little camphor and gently massage it into the chest and upper back.
2.Do this several times a day until the symptoms subside.

3. Figs

The nutritional properties of figs promote respiratory health and help drain phlegm and alleviate breathing difficulties.
1.Wash three dried figs and soak them in a cup of water overnight.
2.In the morning, eat the soaked figs and drink the fig water on an empty stomach.

Continue this home treatment for a couple of months. This method helps the nutrients quickly enter your bloodstream and provide relief from asthma symptoms.

4. Garlic

The following garlic remedies will clear congestion in your lungs, giving you quick relief from asthma symptoms.
•Boil 10 to 15 cloves of garlic in one-half cup of milk. Drink this once a day.
•You can also make garlic tea by adding three to four cloves of garlic to a pot of hot water and letting it steep for five minutes. Allow it to cool to room temperature and then drink it.

5. Coffee

The caffeine in regular coffee can help control asthma attacks because it acts as a bronchodilator. Hot coffee also will relax and clear the airways to help you to breathe easier. The stronger the coffee, the better the result.

But try not to drink more than three cups of black coffee in a day. If you do not like coffee, you can opt for a cup of hot black tea. Do not use caffeine as a regular treatment though.

6. Eucalyptus Oil

Pure eucalyptus oil is an effective treatment for asthma symptoms because of its decongestant properties. Research indicates that it has a chemical called eucalyptol which can help break up mucus.
•Just put a few drops of eucalyptus oil on a paper towel and keep it by your head when sleeping so that you breathe in the aroma.
•You can also put two to three drops of eucalyptus oil in a pot of boiling water and breathe in the steam. Try to take deep breaths for faster results.

Saturday 19 July 2014

फोड़े - फुन्सियाँ -


इमली


इलायची बड़ी

















इलायची बड़ी (ग्रेटर कार्डमम) -

बड़ी इलायची के फल एवं सुगन्धित कृष्ण वर्ण के बीजों से भला कौन अपरिचित हो सकता है | भारतीय रसोई में यह इस तरह से रची बसी है कि इसका प्रयोग मसालों से लेकर मिष्ठानों तक में किया जाता है |इसकी एक प्रजाति मोरंग इलायची भी होती है| यह पूर्वी हिमालय प्रदेश में विशेषतः नेपाल,पश्चिम बंगाल,सिक्किम,आसाम आदि में पायी जाती है | इसका छिलका मोटा तथा मटमैले रंग का धारीदार होता है | इसके बीज कृष्ण वर्ण के शर्करायुक्त गाढ़े गूदे के कारण आपस में चिपके हुए होते हैं | इसका पुष्पकाल एवं फलकाल फ़रवरी से जून तक होता है | 
इसके बीजों में ग्लाइकोसाइड,सिनिओल,लिमोनीन,टर्पिनिओल,फ्लेवोनोन आदि रसायन तथा वाष्पशील तेल पाया जाता है | इसके तेल में सिनिओल की अधिकता पायी जाती है | 
आज हम आपको बड़ी इलायची के औषधीय गुणों से अवगत कराएंगे -

१- बड़ी इलायची को पीसकर मस्तिष्क पर लेप करने से एवं बीजों को पीसकर सूंघने से सिर का दर्द ठीक हो जाता है | 

२- बड़ी इलायची को पीसकर शहद में मिलाकर छालों पर लगाने से छाले ठीक हो जाते हैं | 

३- यदि दांत में दर्द हो रहा हो तो बड़ी इलायची और लौंग के तेल को बराबर-बराबर मात्रा में लेकर पीड़ायुक्त दांत पर लगाएं ,दर्द में शांति मिलेगी | 

४- यदि अधिक थूक या लार आती हो तो बड़ी इलायची और सुपारी को बराबर-बराबर पीसकर ,१-२ ग्राम की मात्रा में लेकर चूसते रहने से यह कष्ट दूर हो जाता है | 

५- पांच से दस बूँद बड़ी इलायची तेल में मिश्री मिलाकर नियमित सेवन करने से दमा में लाभ होता है |

६- दो ग्राम सौंफ के साथ बड़ी इलायची के ८-१० बीजों का सेवन करने से पाचन शक्ति बढ़ती है | 

७- एक ग्राम बड़ी इलायची बीज चूर्ण को दस ग्राम बेलगिरी के साथ मिलाकर प्रातः सायं सेवन करने से दस्तों में लाभ होता है | 

८- पिसी हुई राई के साथ बड़ी इलायची चूर्ण मिलाकर २-३ ग्राम की मात्रा में नियमित सेवन करने से लीवर सम्बंधित रोगों में लाभ होता है | 

९- एक से दो बड़ी इलायची के चूर्ण को दिन में तीन बार नियमित सेवन करने से शरीर का दर्द ठीक होता है |

Monday 14 July 2014

Left Over Onions Are Poisonous















Left Over Onions Are Poisonous 

In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu...
Many of the farmers and their families had contracted it and many died.
The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then). The doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he did find the flu virus in the onion. It obviously absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family healthy.
Now, I heard this story from my hairdresser. She said that several years ago, many of her employees were coming down with the flu, and so were many of her customers. The next year she placed several bowls with onions around in her shop. To her surprise, none of her staff got sick. It must work. Try it and see what happens. We did it last year and we never got the flu.
Now there is a P. S. to this for I sent it to a friend in Oregon who regularly contributes material to me on health issues. She replied with this most interesting experience about onions:
Thanks for the reminder. I don't know about the farmer's story...but, I do know that I contacted pneumonia, and, needless to say, I was very ill... I came across an article that said to cut both ends off an onion put it into an empty jar, and place the jar next to the sick patient at night. It said the onion would be black in the morning from the germs...sure enough it happened just like that...the onion was a mess and I began to feel better.
Another thing I read in the article was that onions and garlic placed around the room saved many from the black plague years ago. They have powerful antibacterial, antiseptic properties.
This is the other note. Lots of times when we have stomach problems we don't know what to blame. Maybe it's the onions that are to blame. Onions absorb bacteria is the reason they are so good at preventing us from getting colds and flu and is the very reason we shouldn't eat an onion that has been sitting for a time after it has been cut open.
LEFT OVER ONIONS ARE POISONOUS
I had the wonderful privilege of touring Mullins Food Products, Makers of mayonnaise. Questions about food poisoning came up, and I wanted to share what I learned from a chemist.
Ed, who was our tour guide, is a food chemistry whiz. During the tour, someone asked if we really needed to worry about mayonnaise. People are always worried that mayonnaise will spoil. Ed's answer will surprise you. Ed said that all commercially-made mayo is completely safe.
"It doesn't even have to be refrigerated. No harm in refrigerating it, but it's not really necessary." He explained that the pH in mayonnaise is set at a point that bacteria could not survive in that environment. He then talked about the summer picnic, with the bowl of potato salad sitting on the table, and how everyone blames the mayonnaise when someone gets sick.
Ed says that, when food poisoning is reported, the first thing the officials look for is when the 'victim' last ate ONIONS and where those onions came from (in the potato salad?). Ed says it's not the mayonnaise (as long as it's not homemade mayo) that spoils in the outdoors. It's probably the ONIONS, and if not the onions, it's the POTATOES.
He explained onions are a huge magnet for bacteria, especially uncooked onions. You should never plan to keep a portion of a sliced onion.. He says it's not even safe if you put it in a zip-lock bag and put it in your refrigerator.
It's already contaminated enough just by being cut open and out for a bit, that it can be a danger to you (and doubly watch out for those onions you put in your hotdogs at the baseball park!). Ed says if you take the leftover onion and cook it like crazy you'll probably be okay, but if you slice that leftover onion and put on your sandwich, you're asking for trouble. Both the onions and the moist potato in a potato salad, will attract and grow bacteria faster than any commercial mayonnaise will even begin to break down.
Also, dogs should never eat onions. Their stomachs cannot metabolize onions.
Please remember it is dangerous to cut an onion and try to use it to cook the next day, it becomes highly poisonous for even a single night and creates toxic bacteria which may cause adverse stomach infections because of excess bile secretions and even food poisoning.