The Lost Book Of Remedies

An old book I bought recently holds some very interesting information you might want to know about.

Besides turning into my go-to book whenever I have a health problem, you'll find some interesting things like:

*why you should put garlic in your ear before going to sleep

*what happens when you pour salt into a cabbage
*the most powerful natural painkiller you can make at home

Basically, "The Lost Book of Remedies" is over 300-pages of our forefathers' most powerful natural cures that have been lost to history.

When medicines will vanish, you'll need this on your bookshelf.
Some of them are the cures and homemade remedies our grandparents used when we were children to nurse us back to health.

Others can help us heal as we're moving into our senior years and health problems begin to creep up.

Putting a chopped onion in your socks tonight might be the best thing for your health.

Since I've used this forgotten remedy many old aches and pains are gone and I feel a few years younger too.

And you don't need to be an herbalist to use it.

In fact, "The Lost Book of Remedies" was made for common folk with no previous plant knowledge.

It will allow you to turn your backyard weeds into painkillers, antibiotics and many more forgotten but highly effective remedies.

In times of crisis, this book will probably end up saving many lives.

 "The First Wealth is Health"  Ralph Waldo Emerson

5 deadly myths about high blood pressure

Five Myths about High Blood Pressure

What is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)?

Blood pressure is a measure of the force your heart is pushing the blood through your body.

 

Blood pressure is a measurement taken of the highest reading and the lowest reading. It is given as 2 figures — highest (systolic) over lowest (diastolic).

• Systolic — pressure in the artery as the heart contracts. This is represented by the top, higher number.
• Diastolic — pressure in the artery when the heart is relaxing and being filled with blood. This is represented by the bottom, lower number.

There are a number of myths around blood pressure, the following 5 are the major ones

Myth Number One: It's No Big Deal.

The problem with high blood pressure initially is there are no symptoms. You don't feel bad, so how could anything be wrong?

The truth is, when your blood flow begins to push too hard against your blood vessels, it leads to damage of your heart, kidneys, and other organs in your body. High blood pressure is a very big deal indeed.

Myth Number Two: There Is No Good Treatment.

Many people feel there's nothing they can do about their high blood pressure.

The truth is if you follow a sensible plan, you can manage your high blood pressure.


Myth Number Three: A "Little" High Blood Pressure Is Okay.


When you take your blood pressure readings, you probably notice they vary somewhat. You probably also notice there are two numbers, one on top and one on bottom.

Normal readings are: 119 or below for the top number, and 79 or below for the bottom number. Some people believe that as long as one of these numbers is normal, you're okay.

The truth is if either of your blood pressure numbers is above normal, you need to do something right away.

Myth Number Four: High Blood Pressure Cannot Be Prevented.

This idea is dead wrong. Even if everyone in your family has higher blood pressure, this doesn't mean there is nothing you can do.

Simple changes such as eating a healthy diet, limiting salt intake, and keeping your weight under control, can help you prevent high blood pressure.

Myth Number Five: Treatment Is Difficult.

Most people think that treating high blood pressure requires giving up all your favorite foods, engaging in some crazy exercise plan, or taking dangerous and expensive drugs.

While you do need to make changes to get your blood pressure under control, those changes do not have to be difficult or unpleasant.

What to do.

Mild high blood pressure can often be treated by making lifestyle changes, including:

• doing regular physical activity
• stopping smoking
• improving your diet to reduce salt, reduce fat and eat plenty of fruit and vegetables
• losing weight
• limiting your alcohol intake to no more than 2 drinks per day for men, or 1 drink per day for women with high blood pressure

 In a previous post I also mentioned Cinnamon and Tumeric are natural remedies for blood pressure issues, and may be helpful as most blood pressure medications can have some bad side effects.

If you have anything else you've found helpful please leave a comment below :-)

Have a great day,

Cinnamon For Health but Theres One Better

Imagine instantly boosting your metabolism and then burning more fat throughout the whole day — even when you're just sitting on your butt. Did you know there are several spices that have been shown in hundreds of scientific studies to do exactly that? One of the most well-known is cinnamon. Here's how it works... * Controls insulin levels (which means less calories stored as fat) * Speeds metabolism (so you burn more even at rest) * Helps to burn belly fat (cinnamon is said to impact abdominal fat more than fat found in other parts of your body) * Suppresses appetite (It actually slows down the process of moving food out of your stomach so you stay full longer) All you need to do is add a bit of cinnamon to your daily coffee or smoothie to enjoy these powerful metabolism boosting effects... Pretty impressive, right? However, did you know that the most recent scientific research proves that yet another spice works even better and faster than cinnamon? Hundreds of research papers prove that this easy-to-find spice is one of the single best things you can consume to boost your overall health and prevent disease!... Can you guess what this spice is? (…I never would have…) Tumeric  Turmeric is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the roots of which are used in cooking. Wikipedia I've found a little in coffee is reducing my blood pressure, others say it helps with diabetes, boosts memory, and many other benefits, so get some today :-) To your good health :-)

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

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Merry Christmas 2018

Merry Christmas

I hope you have an awesome day!

What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. 
Agnes M. Pahro 

Ever wondered about Okra?

Okra is a favorite flowering plant around the world, and it is also known as ladies fingers or bhindi and is most highly prized because of its seed pods. The scientific name of this plant is Abelmoschus esculentus.

Okra has a wide range of health benefits, but most of the health benefits are due to the minerals, vitamins, and organic compounds found in this vegetables. Okra has high nutritional value because it is rich in vitamin A, B, C, E, and K, as well as calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc. Furthermore, okra contains a high level of mucilaginous fiber.

One of the best ways to consume all the nutrients of okra is to soak it with clean water overnight and in the morning eat the okra and drink the water at the same time, with this simple remedy you will naturally boost your overall health and you will earn these amazing health benefits.

We often boil it in with beans, onion and pork over rice for a nutritious meal and I have tried growing it, but found the Okra plant usually only produced one pod  per season, so to grow it at home you may need a lot of them :-)

You can learn much more from Aussie Site GrowVeg, 

 The Okra Growing Guide.  

Happy Eating :-)

Beer Is Officially Good for You

It's one of the world's favorite alcoholic beverages. 

 And, fortunately for millions of pub-goers, it seems that beer may have a number of unexpected health benefits, too.  It Reduces Heart Risk And Improves Brain Health.

That's according to scientists who've published research in The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. They claim beer boasts more protein and B vitamins than wine, is high in antioxidants and can reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease.

The antioxidant content of beer is equivalent to that of wine, but the specific antioxidants are different because the barley and hops used in the production of beer contain flavonoids different from those in the grapes used in the production of wine, according to scientists. 

 So don't feel guilty having a beer over the festive season, moderation with everything is the key :-)

Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

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Today’s Health Tip: Good Nutrition

Having a healthy, balanced diet is important to having a happy and healthy life. 

A healthy diet can provide an effective complementary approach to alleviating some symptoms of ADHD and may other ailments.

It helps to eat more fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water. Stay away from processed foods. Make sure you eat breakfast and include a good source of protein. Stay away from things like "pop tarts" and other sugary foods.

Preparing your own meals is also important. When you cook at home, you know exactly what you're putting into your dish, plus it saves so much money compared to eating out. 

You can use fresh and healthy ingredients that are low in fat, sugar, and salt without artificial ingredients and additives'.

But meal preparation can be a particular challenge. Planning, time management, decision-making, and following multiple steps are all skills involved in creating any meal and all of these come with some difficulty. But it's worth the effort. 

One by-product of creating a system for meal planning and preparation is the learning that can be applied to other areas of our lives. 

No excuses by saying "I'll get around to it", I've given you one below - now you've got a round tuit - get cracking and get healthy!

Seven other uses for Vicks VapoRub

I found Vicks to be awesome for cuts etc, 

(which is something I'm kinda prone to :-) )

Check out the article by Georgia Dixon for 7 other uses.



7 other uses for Vicks VapoRub: Vicks VapoRub isn’t just for your cold! Try some of these alternative uses.



Great Stuff.

Full-Fat Milk Could Stop Strokes, Says Study

Drinking full-fat milk could lead to a longer life by protecting against strokes, scientists have suggested. While conventional diet advice has for decades dictated that skimmed and semi-skimmed milk is much healthier for us than full-fat milk, a study suggests that the opposite may be true. Researchers found no significant link between dairy fats and heart disease and stroke, two of the biggest killers associated with a diet high in saturated fat. In fact, certain types of dairy fat might actually help guard against having a severe stroke, researchers reported. Click here to learn more about the study.

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"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

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Eating Your Way to a Longer Life

4 Rules of The Diet of Longevity
1) Drink Warm
Most of us have the habit of drinking cold beverages packed full of ice. It's refreshing, but warm drinks may be better. Just like how the Japanese often drink hot green tea with their meals, it will benefit you as well to do the same. Not only does it detoxify and aids in digestion, drinking warmer beverages even help to slow down aging, promote healthy hair, and maintain clearer skin. However, be careful not to drink beverages that are too warm till it burns your tongue. It should only be warm enough to make you sweat a little.

2) Eat More Fish
Typical diets usually consist alot of red meat such as pork, beef, and the likes. While they do have their own benefits, eating fish may help in increasing your longevity. All types of fish are rich with nutrients such as Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin D, Iodine, and high-quality protein. Studies have also shown that those who eat more than 1 serving of fish per week had 15% lower chances of being diagnosed with heart disease.

3) Greens are Good
In almost every Japanese meal, you will have an assortment of vegetables and beans - even in your typical California Rolls!

Greens are a staple in the Japanese diet. Not only are they loaded with vitamins and nutrients, they also help to hydrate your body, and are extremely low in calories. The average Japanese eats about 5 to 6 servings of vegetables daily, a stark contrast to our standards of maybe about 2 to 3 servings. While our parents have always nagged at us to eat more vegetables, perhaps they did have a point.

4) Enjoy Your Meals
We spend about 1 in 24 moments of our life eating. If we are too conscious of everything we eat. that's a really big part of our lives that we spend being stressed out. I believe everything comes in moderation. Even the Japanese take some time to enjoy their sake (rice alcohol) and snacks. If you can only eat natural wholesome food that benefit your health for at least 2 of your daily meals, you would be doing quite well already. Who knows, you might just end up eating healthy all the time, and enjoy it too!

To your Health.

 Reclaim Your Longevity - click here.

 

 If you have any other tips or experiences for a long and healthy life, please feel free to leave a comment below, have a great day!