Good health through fruits

Ayurvedacharya and naturopath, Satish Bajaj suggests fresh fruits that are ideal for people with different health problems   The definition of good food in Ayurveda is that which tastes good in its raw, natural form without salt, spices and condiments. It should be available naturally, and be easily digestible. Seasonal fruits are, therefore, good.      Fruits provide energy and have curative properties. They help in healing and prevent diseases if taken regularly. A recent study showed that fruits and vegetables was helpful in reversing Type II diabetes by improving the functioning of the pancreas. The golden rule is that seasonal fruits grown where you live, are best for your health. Eat the following according to your health: Fruits good for digestion: Almost all fruits relieve constipation if eaten with the seeds and skin. The fibre in fruits binds stools, absorbs moisture, thereby softening stools and giving them bulk. Fruits for the heart: Potassium in bael, cherries, cheekoos, sweetlime, loquat, peaches, and phalsa and magnesium in banana, mango, and plums protects the heart and lowers high blood pressure.  Fruits for diabetics and asthamatics: Very sweet fruits like banana, cheekoos, grapes, and litchis are not recommended for people who have diabetes or respiratory problems, yet certain fibre-rich fruits are safe if eaten in reasonable quantities. Phalsa, jamun, khoobani, guava, loquat, prunes, ber, papaya, sour pomegranate, cherries, and amla can be eaten.  Fruits that promote urination:  Watermelon, muskmelon, white pumpkin, and green coconut water can be taken. Fruits for arthritis: Fruits that cause urination reduce swelling of painful joints by reducing uric acid levels in the blood. Cherries and walnuts are good.  Fruit colours      Red fruits are energisers and include apple, pomegranate, red grapes, dates, sapota, and watermelon. Yellow fruits are appetisers and provide natural vitamin A for eyes and skin (papaya, mango, loquat, oranges and pineapples). Green fruits boost immunity. These are amla, grapes, bael, and green almonds. Purple and violet fruits give a feeling of contentment (phalsa, jamun, aloobukhara, and red grapes).      Rich antioxidant fruits include mangoes, black grapes and currants. These fight diseases associated with age. Eat or drink only freshly cut fruits and juices. Oxidation begins immediately after cutting and keeping fruit exposed leads to microbial contamination. Eat fruits with skin and, wherever possible with seeds for roughage. Fruit juice is good for convalescents because they can consume larger quantities in an easily digestible form.

10 Reasons to Quit Smoking Cigarettes

10 Reasons to Quit Smoking CigarettesAlthough not everyone will share reasons to quit smoking cigarettes, the 10 listed here are most commonly cited by ex-smokers and health care professionals.    Health: Smoking is linked to lung cancer, heart attack, stroke, emphysema and numerous other diseases.    Life Expectancy: Research shows that the life expectancy of a non-smoker is 14 years greater

BEACH TIME- 5 TIPS TO PREVENT CHLORINE DAMAGE

The summer time sun can be very damaging to your hair. The chlorine in the water can do just as much damage. Since we all love to visit the beaches, pools, and the water parks this time of the year, take a quick look at how to prevent/minimized damage while in water:

1. PRE-WET YOUR HAIR- Wetting your hair before you get in chlorine water help eliminates the chlorine water from getting to  the shaft of your hair.

2. APPLY A CONDITIONER TO YOUR HAIR- This acts as a moisturizer and as a shield to protect your hair from the chlorine.

3. COVER YOUR HAIR WITH A SWIMMING CAP- Steps 1,2 and 3 together is the best was to protect your hair. (I am a former swimmer and I HATED wearing swim caps...they are not cute at all, but I will say when used properly they work)
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4. RINSE HAIR- After you're done with the chlorine, rinse hair thoroughly with regular water. Club soda or vinegar also helps rinse out chlorine from your hair.

5. SHAMPOO AND CONDITION HAIR- You want to cleanse your hair of the chlorine as much as possible. A shampoo and a conditioner to put back the moisture in your hair will seal the deal.

SNIPS AND TIPS OF THE WEEK

POST FROM WILLIAM:

HEY GIRLS! DO YOU LOVE TO USE OIL SHEEN BUT DON'T WANT YOUR HAIR WEIGHED DOWN BY PRODUCT? GRAB A CUSHION BRUSH WITH MESSAGE BRISTLES. SPRAY PANTENE'S RELAXED AND NATURAL OIL SHEEN ON THE BRUSH, PART HAIR INTO 4 SECTIONS, AND BRUSH HAIR IN UPWARD MOTION FROM ROOT TO TIP. 3 SPRAYS PER SECTION FOR THICK HAIR AND 1 SPRAY PER SECTION FOR THIN HAIR.

STAY TUNED FOR NEXT WEEK'S TIP.....

KEEP WALKING TO KEEP EACH ORGAN ACTIVIATED

  Be GooD ............Do GooD.......

 

 

Keep Walking..... 


The Organs of your body have their sensory touches at the bottom of your foot,

if you massage these points you will find relief from aches and pains 
as you can see the heart is on the left foot. 

Typically they are shown as points and arrows to show which organ it connects to. 

It is indeed correct since the nerves connected to these organs terminate here. 

This is covered in great details in Acupressure studies

God created our body so well that he thought of even this.

He made us walk so that we will always be pressing these pressure points and thus

keeping these organs activated at all times. 

So, keep walking.. 

Hypertension, diabetes take a toll on Mumbaikars’ lifestyle

Mumbai: It's not just monsoon diseasesthatMumbaikars arefalling prey to. A study has found that the number of hypertension cases in the city registered in the January-April quarter have almost doubled from the same quarter in 2009. 

    A three-year report compiled by NGO Praja Foundation shows that hypertension is becoming a cause for concernfor citizens.Thedata hasbeen collected and presented in quarterwise distribution of registered cases for hypertension in state hospitals, municipal hospitals and municipal dispensaries.
    The data shows that in the period between January 2008 and April 2011, the first quarter of this year has seen the maximum number of hypertension cases. As many as 11,564 cases were registered between January 2011 and March 2011, as against 8,063 cases registered in the same quarter last year. The data shows there was a spike in hypertension cases between October 2010 and December 2010, when 9,737 cases were registered. 
    Diabetes cases, too, saw a sharp increase of 76%, with municipal dispensaries reporting only 2,593 cases in 2008-09, as against 4,536 cases in 2010-11. 
    NitaiMehta,founder-trusteeof the NGO, said that it is time the government takes note of these diseases and does something to curb them. "If the state and civic bodies had kept proper track of such trends, perhaps pragmatic solutions might have emerged. What is worse is that the periodicity of the diseases has also continued exactly in the same manner each year," Mehta said. 
    The BMC has not been completely oblivious to the rise in lifestyle diseases. Officials said that they planned to address the problem of these diseases in 24 dispensaries. A civic official said, "We have noticed that 75% of people suffer from lifestylediseases.Oncethe dispensaries are set up, we can identify patients and send them for treatment early." 
    Dr Altaf Patel, consultant physician, Jaslok Hospital, said that these diseases were initially limited to the rich section of society. "It is now changing andwecannotcallthem only lifestyle diseases anymore. Apart from changes in lifestyle, studies have also shown that groundwater which contains high levels of arsenic results in diabetes. Lead also results in high blood pressure and intellectual backwardness," he said.

BODY B A S I C S ‘l don’t believe in starving, to be slim’

For Neetu Chandra being fit is all about eating right and working out

MY EXERCISE REGIME 
It's a mix of cardio, weights and kick boxing throughout the week and a nice run on a Sunday morning to top it all off. I also play basketball whenever I get a chance. I've always been particular about my fitness and I owe it all to my sports background; I've played state level basketball and represented India at Taekwondo on an International level. Kathak is also another way for me to stay fit, it requires immense discipline. 
MY DIET 
I don't believe in starving oneself to be slim, I believe in the concept of being fit, and that's why I eat right and work out regularly. I don't deny myself — I eat everything that my heart desires but in proper proportions. I've never followed a diet in my life, denying your body of certain nutrients does more harm than good. 
MY PROBLEM AREAS 
Honestly, I don't have any problem areas as such. But like most women I have to work harder on my lower body to ensure that it stays toned. 
MY STRENGTHS 
My stamina, which is a result of regular exercise. The simplest forms of exercise can be very beneficial, especially for building up stamina. Running, jogging or simply walking increases the stamina gradually; it helps fight off numerous health issues related to obesity and slows down the ageing process, therefore keeps you feeling younger. Also the fact that I keep my mind free from stress helps me stay fit. 
    As told to Debarati S Sen 
MY IDOLS 
Celeb Male 
Salman Khan for the way he's managed to stay so fit over the years and also his trait of helping others with their fitness as well. 
Celeb Female Shilpa Shetty because she has the hottest body in the industry

REVIEW ON PINK LOTION

So I took it back to the old school and used pink lotion to set my twist out.... Every time I twist my hair, I use different products....and everytime I get a different result. The butters  give me a dry look, the oils give me a shine but no bounce, but this gave me shine, softness, and moisture....I will be using this again. I now have to work on styling my hair with the twist out. The longer it gets the harder it is to get big hair.

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Making The Law of Attraction Work For You

Making The Law of Attraction Work For YouThe law of attraction is not a new idea. It has always been here from ancient times, and people have always used it. Hunters, who painted scenes of hunting on the walls of caves thousands of years ago, used the law of attraction, as well as modern businessmen, who visualize what they wish to accomplish. You use it too, whenever you think, make plans or