What are Heart Tonics from Foods?

                               Heart Tonics

1. Orange - 

                              

It strengthens heart & liver. Its juice is very beneficial for weakness of heart.

2. Amla (Indian Gooseberry) - 

                         
                    Take two spoons of mixture of equal quantities of powdered amla & candy sugar with water  in the morning and evening. It gives strength to the heart. Amla reduces cholesterol. Heart patients should take amla daily. Taking 50 ml of fresh amla juice can prevent a person from heart attacks. For this, add 50 ml of amla in one cup of water and then drink.

3. Banana - 

    

                            

                         Eating mixture of two bananas & two spoons of honey give strength  to the heart. It also lessens pain of heart.

4. Ash Gourd (Petha) - 

                                

It strengthens heart & brain.

What are Beneficial and medicinal uses of Garlic (Lahsoon)?

                                   GARLIC

                     Garlic and Aloe come from the family of lilacs and both have medicinal properties. Garlic is characterized as possessing a buried stem in place of a root. Many varieties of garlic exist, the most common is Allum Satvium.

Principal properties of garlic:

                   Antibiotic, Cough Suppressant, Anthelmintic (combats intestinal worms), Antirheumatic, Fights hyperthyroidism, Muscle relaxant, Aids digestion, Diuretic, Anti-diabetic, Fights hypertension, Heart relaxant.

            Prevents Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis, Lowers fat and cholesterol in the blood and General Vitalizor and reconstructor.

                Garlic is rich in sugars, proteins, calcium, potassium, phosphorous, sulphur, iodine and silicone. In addition, it contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C.

Garlic contains:

                 Allicin, a powerful natural antibiotic in many cases stronger than penicillin and tetracycline.

                Ajoene, a compound discovered by Dr. Eric Blok of the University of New York, Albany. This product impedes the formation of blood clots in the arteries and thus prevents strokes as well as helping to control cholesterol levels in the blood.

Selenium:

               Garlic is rich in this indispensable element needed for neutralizing free radicals and therefore it prevents a countless number of illnesses. Selenium is an anti-oxidant helping to slow the effects of cell oxidation and aging. Combined with Vitamins A & E, the rejuvenating power of both is increased. 

                 Saponins, a compound which helps lower blood pressure, thus preventing strokes.

Fructose: 

                 This carbohydrate helps stimulate the immune system.

Thanks to these characteristics, garlic has enjoyed great fame since ancient times. The Babylonians used it in 3000 BC considering it a miracle plant. They used it for illness of the respiratory system as well as for skin infections including leprosy. In addition, it was used to rid the body of amoebas and intestinal worms.

              The people if Israel considered garlic a miracle plant and in the Bible it is mentioned by Moses. 

             In Egypt, garlic is mentioned by the historian Herodotus where he mentions an inscription made in the great pyramid of Keops, which indicates that garlic was one of the vegetables given daily to the workers.

                Presently, the Egyptians take garlic before competing in sporting events. Similar stories can be told of Greece where Aristotle mentions garlic, saying "It cures hydrophobia and is a great tonic laxative".

            Hippocrates in 460 BC recommended garlic for athletes that competed in the Olympic Games. Subsequently its use had a great boom in the Middle Ages which has continued to date.

Garlic taken with thyme multiplies its antibiotic power and makes it more digestible. Garlic mixed with lecithin has greater power of assimilation.

 ANTIBIOTIC & GERMICIDAL POWER: -

                    Its effect have been well demonstrated agains bacteria like staphylococcus, streptococcus, salmonella and other germs that cause diarrhea and gastrointestinal and bronchiopulmonary infections. Also works against problems caused by fungi like ringworm and candidiasis.

LUNG DECONGESTANT: -

                  Acts as a great lung decongestant helping to loosen the harmful  , infectious secretion of bronchial tubes. In addition,  it helps to prevent head colds and flu. Dr Irwin Ziment, an expert in lung medicine, comments that garlic and some hot peppers (chillies) work well as expectorants.

 DESTROYS PAR ASITIC WORMS:-

                 Since the beginning of time, cloves of garlic have been used to get rid of oxyuriasis (intestinal worms) in children, working quite well to completely eliminate amoebas.

 ANTIRHEUMATIC:- 

                   Rubbing ground garlic mixed with hot aloe lotion calms and eases pain caused by inflamed and aching joints, a result of rheumatism.

  HYPERTHYROIDISM:-

                   Garlic contains a lot of Iodine which helps people who suffer from hyperthyroid, a deficiency of this mineral.

   MUSCLE TONER:-

                    Muscles can be toned by taking garlic, which then can sustain an extra amount of work, as the Egyptians who built the great pyramids have said. It is also a great muscle relaxant.

    DIGESTIVE:-

              Taking garlic prevents the blockage of gastric, pancreatic and intestinal juices, which are responsible for digesting the nutrients, by nerves or stress. In addition, it helps promote a relaxed and toned digestive system.

    DIURETIC:-

              Garlic is highly diuretic due to its essential oils and its low molecular weight sugars.

   ANTI-DIABETIC:-

                  Garlic is a big help to people with diabetes because it lowers the level of glucose in the blood. This is due to the fact that it increases the secretion of insulin. Insulin is in charge of maintaining normal levels of sugar in the blood.

  HYPERTENSION (LOWERS high blood pressure):-

                Garlic acts as vasodilator, which helps to widen blood vessels, making flood flow smoother. This helps to lower blood pressure. Experiments show signs of these effects in almost 75% of people.

   HEART RELAXANT:-

                Garlic regulates the cardiac rhythm, helping to avoid arrhythmia. This is beneficial for people that have accelerated heart rates and cardiac arrhythmia.

  REDUCES FAT IN THE BLOOD:-

                           It has been demonstrated that garlic promotes a           decrease of low density lipoproteins (dangerous) from about 7 to 22% and increasing the high density lipoproteins (favorable) from 15 to 31%. In addition, it lowers cholesterol              and triglycerides 17 to 20%. Studies done in different universities such as the University of

                        Munich in Germany, the Center of Research Clinics in New Orleans, the Department of Medicine at the New York Medical College, Oxford University and the Medical College of Tagore in India along with other presti gious institutions have corroborated the reduction in levels of detrimental cholesterol (LDL) as well as an increase in beneficial cholesterol (HDL) when a little garlic is given daily to patients.

  REVITALIZOR:-

                        Since ancient times, garlic has been associated with vigor, physical strength and force and promoting great strength in athletes

• ARTERIOSCLEROSIS & THROMBOSIS:-
•              In 1990, scientists co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Pennsylvania State University united at the first annual convention of “ The Health Significance of Garlic and Garlic Constituents”. Researchers from different institutions presented their studies in which the positive influence of Garlic was determined in the prevention of Arteriosclerosis. Studies done reveal that the ingestion of garlic daily during a month diminishes coagulation and the destruction of clots from 72 to 85%.

 

What are Benefits and medicinal uses of Amla ( Indian gooseberry )?

Amla

1. It is the best of all acid fruits and most useful for health and in treating diseases.It is used as a valuable ingredient of various medicinal tonics in India.

2. It has a high content of Vitamin C.

3. It is also enriched with calcium, phosphorous, iron, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin.

4. It has revitalizing effects because it contains an element which is very valuable in preventing age and in maintaining strength in old age.

5. It improves body resistance.

6. It protects body against infection.

7. It strengthens heart, hair and different glands in the body.

Which Foods that Increase Haemoglobin Naturally?

Food 

1. Honey - Take one spoon of honey three times a day.

2. Beetroot - Eat beetroot (chakundar).

3. Onion - Eat onion or take juice of it. It contains too much iron.

4. Spinach - Take half glass of spinach juice with two spoons of honey   for 50 days.

5. Tomato - Take mixed juice of tomato and honey.

6. Dates -         Eat dates in winter.

7. Dry dates -  Put 02 dry dates in milk and boil it.then eat it and drink milk.

8. Carrot - Take juice of carrot.drink one glass of carrot juice at a time.

9. Grapes - Eat grapes.

10. Pomegranate  (Anaar) - It is extremely rich in iron.

11. Munakka - Preferably, it should be eaten in winter. Soak 50 gm of munakka in water for 12 hours.Then eat these,drink this water also.in summer,it can be taken in moderate amount.

12. Red sesame seeds  (til) - Red sesame seeds are exceptionally rich in iron.

13. Lemon - Take mixed juice of lemon and tomato.

14. Amla(indian gooseberry) - Drink mixture of half cup of amla juice,2 spoons of honey and some water
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15. Sweet potato (shakarkandi) - Eat it in winter.

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What is Do's and Don'ts for Combination of Foods?

Combination of food 

1. Beneficial Combination of Foods

        Do's for following combination of foods for easy and proper digestion -

• Muskmelon(Kharbooja)    -        With Sugar

• Mango                              -        With Milk

• Banana                             -        With Green Cardamom(small ilaichi)

• Dates                               -        With Milk

• Tamarind(Imli)                 -        With Jaggery

• Corn                                -        With  Curd

• Radish                             -        With Radish Leaves

• Rice                                 -        With Curd

• Aniseed(Saunf)                -        After Guava(Amrood)              

• Jaggery(Gurh)                  -        After Watermelon(Tarbooj)

• Coconut Giri                    -        After Rice

2.   Harmful Combination of Foods

Some food items(solid and liquid)when eaten alone work as nectarlike,but work as a poison when mixed with other food items.Some liquid and solid foods because of their contradictory properties results in various diseases,which can be prevented by avoiding eating such food items.


Don'ts For Following Combination Of Foods for prevention of various diseases/side effects and indigestion -

• Milk - With Curd,Fish,Salty Foods, Tamarind, Coconut, Muskmelon, Radish, Jaggery, Oil, Citrus Fruits etc.

• Curd - With Kheer, Milk, Cheese, Hot Food/drink, Banana, Radish, Muskmelon etc.

• Kheer - With Khichdi, Wine, Sour Foods etc.

• Honey - With Radish, Grapes, Hot Foods, Hot Water/Milk, Khichdi etc.

• Hot Water - With Honey

• Cold Water - with Groundnut, Ghee, Oil, Watermelon, Guava, Pine nuts, Cucumber, Any Hot Food or Hot Milk etc.

• Ghee - With Honey(In Equal Quantity)

• Muskmelon - With Garlic, Radish Leaves,Milk,Curd

• Watermelon - With Mint, Cold Water

• Tea         - With Cucumber

• Rice         - With Vinegar

• Jaggery         - With Radish


3.  Indigestion With Overeating

Indigestion Caused By           Can Be Cured By Eating

• Banana               - 1 or 2 Green Cardamom

• Mango                   - Milk, 2-3 Jambu fruit(jamun)

• Tamarind                - Jaggery

• Peas                    - Ginger or dried ginger

• Lemon                   - Salt

• Urad Dal (Black gram)   - Jaggery

• Rice                    - Cockonut,Curd,Hot Milk,Carom seeds

• Jambu fruit(jamun)      - Mango or little salt

• Muskmelon               - Sugar mixed water

• Watermelon              - One clove or little salt

• Apple                   - Little Gulkand/Cinnamon

• Guava                   - Aniseed

• Sugarcane               - 2-3 Green berry(Ber)

• Corn                    - Curd

• Kheer                   - Black pepper

• Apricot                 - Cold water

• Gram flour              - Radish leaves

• Radish                  - Radish leaves                                            

• Sweet Potato
        (Shakarkandi) - Jaggery

• Old Ghee                - Lemon juice

• Ghee                      - Black pepper or Hot water

• Green Berry           - Suck sugarcane or drink Hot water

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What are Benefits of Dry Fruits?

Dry Fruits 

1. Almonds(Badam)

• It contains calcium,iron,zinc,potassium,phosphorus,vitamin-B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,B9,C,E and a high content of dietary fibre,protein,antioxidants and unsaturated fats.

• The almond is often eaten in raw or toasted form. For maximum benefits,these should be soaked in water for a night or 06-08 hours and then should be eaten after peeling its skin.

• They contain the right kind of fats-monounsaturated and some polyunsaturated, so they help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) i.e. the bad cholesterol, while not touching the high-density lipoprotein(HDL) or good cholesterol levels.

• If you’re eating roasted almonds to reduce cholesterol , well, it just isn’t going to happen.Just take only raw and unsalted almonds and you’ll be fine.

2. Raisins(Kishmish)

• It contains iron,large content of vitamin-B complex and protein etc.

• Due to high content of Iron,it is most suitable for anemic patients.

• It also removes physical debility.

• Jaundice patients are benefited promptly.

• Its regular use cures constipation.

Precaution : 

            Diabetic patients are not recommended its use due to its high content of carbohydrate.

3. Prunes(Munakka)

• Its daily use in winters is very beneficial.

• Wash them with hotwater and then soak in water for overnight,drink its water in the morning and eat it also. By regularly eating it, it increases vitality and blood.

• It cures physical debility.

• It provides strength to lungs.

• For constipation - Boil 10 munakkas in milk and eat it and take milk.

• For Blood purification - Soak 20 munakkas in water for overnight. Grind these and mix in one cup of water and take it daily.

• For cough and cold - Take 5 almonds after peeling its skin+10 munakkas+10 black pepper,grind these and mix it in 25 g of butter.Then eat it in the night at bed time.

• It increases blood and semen.

4. Figs(Anjeer)

• Figs can be used for the treatment of sexual weakness, chronic constipation, indigestion, obesity. piles, diabetes, cough, bronchitis, asthma,anemia,heart disease,hypertension,age related vision loss. It also helps in gaining weight after illness. It is a great sexual tonic for men.

• Figs are a rich source of essential minerals, vitamins and a great source of dietary fibre. These contain nutrients and essential minerals that help balance the woman’s body and mind. Figs are also excellent for female health.

• Figs are rich in antioxidants which prevent the damage caused by free radicals. Therefore, regular consumption of figs will help you in keeping yourself younger for much longer.

• Figs are rich in calcium, which strengthens the bones. The persons having allergy to milk and other dairy products must consume figs to fulfill the calcium requirements of the body.

• Figs are rich in potassium which helps to control blood sugar.

•  The high content of fibre in figs -

1. prevents constipation
2. prevents colon cancer
3. prevents breast cancer
4. helps to reduce weight in obese persons(for both men & women).

• Note – Consumption of figs with milk increases weight.

• Figs contain a water soluble fibre called Pectin which is a powerful detoxifier  and   lowers cholesterol.

• Dried figs contain Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids(essential for optimum health)which  reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

• Figs have an excellent aphrodisiac properties. It is a powerful sexual tonic for men. For increasing sexual power, soak 2 figs in the milk for 08-10 hours and then eat these. Eating the figs in this way also increase weight.

• Figs are excellent for liver. 

• Figs boost memory power.

• These help in curing insomnia and sleeplessness.

• Figs are a rich source of iron.

• Fig is one of the most alkaline fruit, which regulates the pH of the body because we consume a highly acidic diet.

• Its daily use cures piles.

• Figs are rich in potassium which lowers and controls high blood pressure. People who avoid eating fruits and vegetables and consume more sodium (an ingredient used heavily in packed/processed foods) have potassium deficiency. Thus, those persons who consume less of potassium and more of sodium tend to get hypertension.

• The high calcium content in figs promotes bone density and guards against osteoporosis, another common female disease.

• Figs contain manganese, a very important mineral that most of the women are severely lacking in their diets. Manganese increases the resistance power of the body against disease. 

• Figs are an excellent source of potassium, a necessary mineral for the active women to insure than their muscles work well and are cramp-free.

• Fibre in figs regulates the digestive system and alleviates the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a common female ailment.

• Note – It may cause Diarrhoea, if eaten in excess.

5. Walnut(Akhrot)

• Walnuts rank above peanuts, almonds, pistachios and other nuts. These are considered as the king of nuts for health benefits, with a combination of nutrients, minerals,vitamins and more healthful and higher quality antioxidants which prevent the damage caused by free radicals. Therefore, regular consumption of figs will help you in keeping yourself younger for much longer.

• These contain vitamins,minerals and dietary fibre and  plenty of high-quality protein that can substitute for meat.

• These contain essential omega-3 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids by their virtue of anti-inflammatory action helps to lower the risk of blood pressure, coronary artery disease, strokes and breast/colon/prostate cancers.

• Regular intake of walnuts in the diet help to lower total as well as LDL or “bad cholesterol” and increase HDL or “good cholesterol” levels in the blood.

• These protect against cancer, aging, inflammation, and neurological diseases.

• These are also an excellent source of vitamin E.

• These are packed with many important B-complex groups of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates and very rich source of minerals like manganese,copper,potassium,calcium, iron,magnesium, zinc, and selenium.

• Walnuts oil has an excellent astringent properties which helps to keep skin well protected from dryness. It has also been used in cooking, and in traditional medicines in massage therapy, aromatherapy, in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.

6. Pine nuts(Chilgoza)

• It is very extremely powerful tonic for men. Eat 15 pine nuts daily for it.

• The nuts are especially rich in “heart friendly”mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid  that helps to lower LDL(low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) or "bad cholesterol" and increase HDL(high-density lipoprotein cholesterol )or "good cholesterol" in the blood.

• They are rich in carbohydrates & protein.

• They are an excellent source of Vitamin-A, Vitamin-B complex,healthy amounts of  essential minerals like phosphorus,manganese, potassium, calcium,copper, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.

• They are also a source of dietary fiber.

• They are an excellent source of Vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant(Antioxidants are involved in the prevention of cellular damage - the common cause for cancer, aging, and a variety of diseases).

• Pine nuts contain essential fatty acid (OMEGA-6 fat) pinolenic acid.

What are Calcium Rich Foods?

Calcium Rich Food 

Calcium Rich Foods

1. White sesame seeds(Til)   - 

                            These are extremely rich in calcium. 50 gm of sesame seeds provide necessary calcium needed by body per day.pregnant women should not eat it.

2. Dry dates (Chhuara) -

                                         These are rich in calcium.eat these and then drink milk.it cures  diseases caused by deficiency in calcium.

3. Almonds -

                                     These also contain calcium.

4. Milk -    

                                Calcium, vitamin D and vitamin K present in milk are  rare and very essential for maintaining density and strength of bones. Milk calcium does not form kidney stone.

5. Curd -     

                       Calcium from curd is more readily available to the body than calcium from milk.

6. Low-fat butter milk -

                             Calcium available to the body from buttermilk is easily digestible.

7. Spinach - 

                         It is also rich in calcium.

8. Potato -   

                                It is also rich in calcium.

9. Sweet Lime(mausmi) -

                         It is extremely rich in calcium.

10. Cheese - 

                                    It contains plenty of calcium.

11. Yogurt -

                        

                                     It is also a source of calcium.

12. Figs - 

                       It also contains calcium.

13. Fenugreek - 

                        It is rich in calcium.

14. Leafy Vegetables - 

                                A good source of calcium.

15. Grapes/Orange/Lemon - 

                                These are wonderful source of calcium.

16. Millet - 

                                It is full of fiber and calcium.

17. Broccoli - 

                       It is rich in calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health and prevention of osteoporosis.

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