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Everyday Health Guide:
365 Tips for Healthy Living
A Practical Daily Reference to
The Nature Cure
Using Foods, Vitamins, Minerals, and Food Supplements
For Vibrant Health and
Complete Freedom from Disease
First Edition
By Joseph Then
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Welcome to Everyday Health Guide
This collection of 365 daily health tips provides vital information for your health in the form of
the nature cure
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Nature intended to fuel the body with the right foods and the appropriate
nutrients
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Water, colour, heat, and cold can do the
rest
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They offer an example of healing outside conventional medicine,
that is, colour therapy, and they progress through recognizing the problems with conventional
therapies, basic nutritional principles, and basic dietary therapies
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These tips, of course, do not contradict the advice of your physician, nor are they are means of
diagnosis or disease treatment in the medical sense
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Tip 1
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Recognize the Problem with Conventional Therapies
Tip 3
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Anti-Aging Therapies
Tip 5
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Basic Dietary Treatment Principles
Tip 7
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Get to Know Healthy Kitchen Practices
Tip 9
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Control Pain with Heat
Tip 11
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Hydrotherapy, the treatment of disease with the bath
Tip 13
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Tip 14
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Tip 16
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Tip 17
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Tip 18
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Tip 20
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Tip 21
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Tip 22
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Tip 23: Avoid medications for sleeplessness
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Diet, not surgery, for kidney stones
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To avoid headache, avoid eyestrain
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Take heed of headaches
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Tip 27
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Indigestion may be caused by how you neat, not just what you eat
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Influenza is more than a viral infection
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Low blood sugar is caused by too much sugar
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To avoid gout, avoid meat
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Meditate!
Tip 33
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Tip 34
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Tip 35
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Tingling, burning, stabbing pains? The problem could be neuritis
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The right fats fight the effects of the wrong fats
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To prevent baldness, eat the right foods
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To cure a headache, eat something (as long as it is not sugar)
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To fight depression, be active
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Exercise also plays an important role in the treatment of depression
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Treat dandruff from the inside, not the outside
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Acid = Danger
Tip 44
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Tip 45
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Any cure begins with detoxification
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As noted before, to heal disease, first remove toxins
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Tip 49
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Tip 50
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Tip 51
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Tip 52
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Tip 53
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Tip 54
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Tip 55
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Enhance health with colour
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Count calories to relieve asthma
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Detect allergies by taking the pulse
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Do not rely on the nature cure for treatment of cataracts
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Drink water regularly
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Enzymes are good medicine
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Eschew the eating of flesh
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Chew, chew, chew, for it’s the thing to do
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Eat plant foods for faster healing
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Safety measures for preventing back pain
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Prevention is better than cure in anaemia
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The alcoholic must choose sobriety
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The cause of bronchitis is not a germ, but the diet
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The more fibre, the better
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The real causes of eczema
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The real causes of heart disease
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The reality of food allergies
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Ten Commandments for Problem Drinkers
Tip 74
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To treat high blood pressure, get enough sleep
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Treat acne from the inside out
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Treat hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis) with fresh air and warm bath
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Treat bronchitis with moist heat
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What you need to know before you start a diet, especially a raw juice diet
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What you need to know about fruit
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What you need to know about seeds, nuts, and grains
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What you need to know about vegetables
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Vegetarianism enlivens the health
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What You Need to Know About Combining Foods, Rule #1
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Why you need fruit in your diet
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The reasons for eating green
Tip 87
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Tip 88
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Tip 110
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Tip 111
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Tip 112
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Tip 113
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Tip 114
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Tip 115
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Tip 116
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The Gooseberry for Chronic Lung Conditions
Tip 118
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Tip 119
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Nature Cure Methodology for Tuberculosis
Tip 121
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Yoga for TB
Tip 123
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Tip 124
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Contraindications for Colour Therapy
Tip 126
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Quick tips for curing gum disease
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Cost-Free Methods of Health Care: Heat, Cold, and Yoga for Sinusitis
Tip 129
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Tip 130
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Tip 131
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Tip 132
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Tip 133
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To prevent constipation, get your fibre
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To prevent diarrhoea, get your fibre
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Exercise for Gallstone Relief
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To relieve depression, exercise
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Eye exercise can cure defective vision
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Exercises for an Aching Neck
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Saving Sight with Palming
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Saving Sight with Swinging
Tip 142
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Tip 143
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Tip 144
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When to Watch Out During Exercise
Tip 146
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Tip 147
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Fasting Cures for Bronchitis
Tip 149
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Fasting for Gout
Tip 151
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Fasting to Relieve Leucoderma
Tip 153
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The Safest, Most Effective, and Best Method of Fasting
Tip 155
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Why Fasting Is the Master Remedy
Tip 157
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Fasting For More Efficient Digestion
Tip 159
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Tip 160
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Unless you break your fast properly, its benefits will be lost
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Basic Food Cures: Almonds, Cabbage, and Carrots to Relieve Gastric Inflammation
Tip 163
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Basic Food Cures: When you need fibre, eat beans
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Beet for Heart Health
Tip 166
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Black Raisins for Sexual Vigour
Tip 168
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Carrot Soup for Diarrhoea
Tip 170
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Cherries for Gout
Tip 172
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Drink fresh fruit juices, not canned or frozen
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Fibre for Disease Prevention
Tip 175
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The Figgy Cure
Tip 177
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Food Cures for Dysentery
Tip 179
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Foods for Colitis
Tip 181
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More Foods for Sinusitis
Tip 183
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Foods To Be Avoided in Glaucoma
Tip 185
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Supplements for Dealing with Stress
Tip 187
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Fruits for Treating Constipation
Tip 189
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Garlic for Asthma
Tip 191
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Growing Your Own Sprouts
Tip 193
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Kidney Beans for Kidney Problems
Tip 195
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Onion for Bronchitis
Tip 197
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Pomegranate and Mango for Diarrhoea
Tip 199
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Soy for Nerve Diseases
Tip 201
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Special Diet for Kidney Stones Made of Uric Acid
Tip 203
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The Cabbage Cure for Psoriasis
Tip 205
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Favourable Facts about Raw Juice Therapy
Tip 207
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The Lemon for Circulatory Health
Tip 209
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The Milk Cure
Tip 211
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The Potato Cure for Rheumatism
Tip 213
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The Surprising Treatment for Hypertension
Tip 215
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Tip 217
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Tip 218: Two Simple Cures for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tip 219
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Vegetable Juices for Nerve Inflammation
Tip 221
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Vegetables for Cancer Prevention
Tip 223
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Wheatgrass for Leukaemia
Tip 225
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Figs and Mango for Relief of Piles
Tip 227
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Holy Basil for Unholy Stress
Tip 229
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Turmeric for Bronchitis
Tip 231
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Home Remedies for Dandruff
Tip 233
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Home Remedies for Jaundice
Tip 235
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More Home Remedies for Hair Loss
Tip 237
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More Than Just a Diet For Losing Weight
Tip 240
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In Praise of Salt
Tip 242
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Chlorine, the Digestive Mineral
Tip 244
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Fluorine, the Forgotten Nutrient
Tip 246
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The Right Kind of Iron for Healthy Blood
Tip 248: Magnesium, the Neglected Mineral
Tip 249
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Phosphorous, an Often Forgotten Nutrient
Tip 251
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Selenium, the Stamina Mineral
Tip 253
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Take a Bead on B
Tip 255
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Vitamin B for the Brain
Tip 257: Vitamin B12, the Ambiguous Vitamin
Tip 258: Don’t Forget Your Vitamin B2
Tip 259
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Ensure the health of your blood with folic acid
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Vitamin C, the "Antibiotic" Vitamin
Tip 262
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Vitamin E for Vital Sexuality and Healthy Reproduction
Tip 264
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Why Iron Is Not Enough, the Importance of Copper in the Body
Tip 266
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Take minerals if you take vitamins
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Oil for Arthritis
Tip 269
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Overlooked Influences in Prostate Disease
Tip 271
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Home Remedies for Aging Hair
Tip 273
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The Butter Cure
Tip 275
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Heal Yourself: A Basic Principle of the Nature Cure
Tip 277
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The Curative Power of a Simple, Healthful Diet
Tip 279
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Forgotten Healing Methods
Tip 281
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Spice Up Your Complexion with Radish
Tip 283
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Comprehensive Therapies for Headache
Tip 285
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Tip 286
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Just say no to drugs for nerve problems
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Natural Enzyme Therapy
Tip 289
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To Treat High Blood Pressure, Drink Milk, Eat Vegetables
Tip 291
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Lecithin: The Cardiovascular Cure
Tip 293
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Glutamine, the Essential "Non-Essential" Amino Acid
Tip 295
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Tip 296: Lecithin: To Supplement, or Not to Supplement?
Tip 297
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Tip 298: Essential Methionine
Tip 299
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Tip 300
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Let Excess Weight Go Up to the Clouds
Tip 302
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Vegetable juices detoxify venereal diseases
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An Intimate Use for Lady’s Fingers
Tip 305: Treating Constipation to Relieve Prostate Problems
Tip 306
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A Surprising Revelation: Water Therapy Can Lower Cholesterol
Tip 308
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Water Therapies for Headache
Tip 310
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Coconut for Eczema
Tip 312
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Correct Nearsightedness without Glasses
Tip 314
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Colour Therapy Is Easier Than It Appears
Tip 316
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Castor Oil Beneficial in Allergy
Tip 318: A Secret Supplement for All-Around Good Health
Tip 319
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Abdominal Massage for Regularity
Tip 321
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Snack to Cure the Heart
Tip 323
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Tip 324
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Treat Constipation to Treat Cancer
Tip 326
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Honey for Heart Disease
Tip 328
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Onions and Garlic to Get Your Blood Moving
Tip 330
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Massage for Erectile Dysfunction
Tip 332
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Vitamin Therapies for Anaemia
Tip 334
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Vitamin Therapies for Psoriatic Disease
Tip 336
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Vitamins for Acne
Tip 338: Vitamins for Glaucoma
Tip 339
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Vitamins for Hypoglycaemia
Tip 341
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Vitamins for Sinusitis
Tip 343: The Water Cure for Tired Blood
Tip 344
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Hydrotherapy for Sleeplessness
Tip 346
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Tip 347
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Tip 348
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Water is a natural cleanser
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What Your Physician Does Not Know About the Healing Power of Water
Tip 351
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Enemas for Arthritis
Tip 353
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Treating the Testicles with Hot and Cold Baths
Tip 355
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Tip 356
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Drink water to relieve haemorrhoids and piles
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Tip 359
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Natural Care During Pregnancy
Tip 362
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The All-Fruit Diet for Premenstrual Dysphoria (PMS)
Tip 364
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The Pill Cure for Varicose Veins
Tip 1
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This evening is an ideal time to begin putting your tensions away by
enhancing your environment with the colour green
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It strengthens eyesight
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How can be sure to get benefits of
green
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Eat any of the
green vegetables and fruits such as gourds, spinach, plantain, lettuce, pea, green mango,
gooseberry, pears, and beans
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Recognize the Problem with Conventional Treatments, The Example of Tonsillitis
The treatment of the tonsillitis on the lines of modern medical system by means of painting and
spraying is both harmful and suppressive
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In fact it forces these toxins back into the system, which may cause
more serious trouble later on
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To begin with, the patient should fast for three to five days by which time serious symptoms
would subside
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The
bowels
should be cleansed daily with a warm water enema during the period of fasting
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The procedure is to wring
out some linen material in cold water, wrap it two or three times around the throat and cover it
with some flannelling
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Gargle made from the
fenugreek seeds is very effective in severe cases
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The entire quantity should be used as a soothing gargle in a day with beneficial
results
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Use the Recovery Diet: The Example of the Recovery Diet for Tonsillitis
After the acute symptoms of tonsillitis are over, the patient should adopt an all-fruit diet for
further three or four days
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The juice of
fresh pineapple is most valuable in all throat afflictions of this kind
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Prunes or
other dried fruits may be added, if desired
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Vegetables
likes bitter gourd and fenugreek are especially beneficial
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Raw vegetable juices are also valuable in the treatment of tonsillitis
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Remember to use
three parts carrot juice to one part beet and one part cucumber
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Anti-Aging Cures: The Example of Lecithin
To stay young, take lecithin
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It has been suggested that its intake in sufficient
amounts can help rebuild those cells and organs which need it
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It may mean that a deficiency of lecithin in the diet may be one
of
the causes of ageing and that its use may be beneficial in retarding the ageing process
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Hewith in his book, The Years Between 75 and 90 says," with older people the fats
remain high in the blood for from five to seven hours and in some cases as long as 20 hours,
thus giving the fats more time to become located in the tissues
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Tip 5
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Potassium is essential for healthy heart muscles
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Calcium is a natural sedative
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Dairy products, eggs, almonds, and soyabeans are rich sources of
calcium
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Deficiencies may lead to excitability, irritability, apprehension and emotional
disorders
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Tip 6
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The most significant sources of dietary fibre are
unprocessed wheat bran, whole cereals such as wheat, rice, barley, rye; legumes such as
potato, carrot, beet and turnips; fruits like mango and guava and green vegetables such as
cabbage, lady's finger, lettuce and celery
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Expect effects of 8 to 15 mg/dl
after consuming 30 g of oat bran each day for 30 days
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Get to Know Vegetarian Principles
Example: To Lower Blood Pressure, Be Faithfully Vegetarian
Vegetables are also good for the patient of hypertension
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If
they are cooked, it should be ensured that their natural juices are not burnt in the process of
cooking
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They may be cut into small pieces and sprinkled with a little salt
and the juice of a lemon added to them so as to make them more palatable
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Get to Know Healthy Kitchen Practices
Example: Foods That Require Careful Cooking
Certain foods, especially if they are not properly cooked, cause indigestion
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Fried foods as well as rich and spicy foods often cause abdominal discomfort and gas, and
aggravate the existing condition
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Constipation may interfere with the normal flow of ingested matter through the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in gas and abdominal pain
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Tip 9
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This is a local application using a cloth that has been wrung out in cold water
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The compress is generally
applied to the head, neck, chest, abdomen and back
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It is also
advantageous in cases of fever and heart disease
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When the eyeball is affected, the cold
compress should follow a short fomentation
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This is a cold compress covered in such a manner as to bring warmth
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The hot compress sometimes applied for several hours
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After removing the compress, the area should be rubbed
with a wet cloth and then dried with a towel
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A throat
compress relieves sore throat, hoarseness, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis
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The chest compress
also known as chest pack, relieves colds, bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, fever, cough and so
on, while the joints compress is helpful for inflamed joints, rheumatism, rheumatic fever and
sprains
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(Basic Healing Principles) Fasting Is a Time of Rest
Fasting is a time of rest
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It is, therefore, of utmost importance that the patients gets as much
physical rest and mental relaxation as possible during the fast
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This often results in dizzy
spells, followed by diarrhoea and vomiting
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The overweight person finds it much easier to go without food
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The first day's hunger pangs are
perhaps the most difficult to bear
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Seriously sick
persons have no desire for food and fasting comes naturally to them
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Tip 12
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The hipbath is one of the most useful forms of hydrotherapy
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A special type of
tub is used for the purpose
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Generally, four to six gallons of water are
required
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A support may be
placed under one edge to elevate it by two or three inches
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS:
Certain precautions are necessary while taking these therapeutic baths
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Local baths like the hipbath and
footbath may, however, be taken two hours after a meal
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While taking baths, temperature and
duration should be strictly observed to obtain the desired effects
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Women should not take any of the baths
during menstruation
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Tip 13
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Three to four inches of cold water at a temperature of 7
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7º C should be placed in a
small tub or bucket
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Friction should be continuously applied to the feet during the bath, either by an
attendant or by the patient by rubbing one foot against the other
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It also helps in the treatment of sprains, strains and inflamed bunions when
taken
for longer periods
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Tip 14
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The water temperature should be 10ºC to 18ºC
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If the patient feels cold or
is
very weak, a hot foot immersion should be given with the cold hipbath
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The legs, feet and upper part of the body should remain
completely dry during and after the bath
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A cold hipbath is a versatile therapy
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It is also helpful in uterine
problems like irregular menstruation, chronic uterine infections, pelvic inflammation, piles,
hepatic congestion, chronic congestion of the prostate gland, seminal weakness, impotency,
sterility, uterine and ovarian displacements, dilation of the stomach and colon, diarrhoea,
dysentery, haemorrhage of the bladder and so on
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Tip 15
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The immersion bathtub should be filled with about 135 litres of hot water at 40ºC
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The patient should drink a glass of cold
water, cover the head with a cold towel and then lie down in the tub, completely immersing the
trunk, thighs and legs for 15 to 20 minutes
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Tip 16
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In this method, the patient should keep his or her legs in a tub or bucket filled with hot water at
a
temperature of 40ºC to 45ºC
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The head should be protected with a cold compress
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The patient should take a cold shower immediately after the bath
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It also relieves sprains and ankle joint pains, headaches caused
by cerebral congestion, and colds
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Tip 17
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It also benefits enlarged prostate gland, painful contractions or spasm of the bladder, sciatica,
neuralgia of the ovaries and bladder
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The
bath should start at 40º C
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NO
friction
should be applied to the abdomen
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A cold compress should be placed on the head
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Care should be taken to prevent the patient from catching a chill after the bath
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Tip 18
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It gives immediate relief when there is pain due to stones in the gall bladder and the kidneys
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It relieves
congestion of the lungs and activates the blood vessels of the skin muscles
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6º C to 40º C
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Before entering the bath, the patient should drink cold water and also wet the head, neck and
shoulders with cold water
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This
bath can be advantageously employed in dropsy when there is excessive loss of tone of the
heart and blood
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In pneumonia and suppressed menstruation, the bath should be administered at 37
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This bath should be given when the menstruation is due and may
be
repeated for two to three days in succession
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4º C for 15 minutes
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This relieves congestion of the mucous membrane and provides
immediate
relief
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The hot bath should not be
taken in cases of organic diseases of the brain or spinal cord, nor in cases of cardiac
weakness
or cardiac hypertrophy
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Use the mud bath to remove impurities
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It is applied in the same way as mud
packs, but only on a larger scale on the entire body
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The paste is then spread on a sheet that in turn is wrapped
round the body
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A mud bath is followed with a cleansing warm
water bath and a short cold shower
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Frequent mud baths help to improve the complexion, clear spots and patches on the
skin following skin disorders or due to smallpox
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This bath is also valuable in getting
relief from rheumatic pain or pain in the joints caused by injuries
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Care should also be
taken to avoid the patient catching a chill during the bath
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Tip 20
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The nature cure practitioners at present are making increasing use of mud packs of moistened
earth in the treatment of diseases
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Mud packs have been found to be a valuable treatment of diseases relating
to general weakness or nervous disorders
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The mud pack is prescribed for swellings,
eye and ear troubles, gout, rheumatism, stomach troubles, kidney and liver malfunctions,
diphtheria, neuralgia, sexual disorders, headache, toothache and general aches and pains
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The advantage of mud treatment is that it is able to retain moisture and coolness for longer
periods than cold water packs or compresses
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A mud pack is prepared with clay obtained from about ten cm below the surface of the earth,
after ensuring that it does not contain any impurities such as compost or pebbles
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This is allowed to cool and then spread on a
strip of cloth, the size of which may vary according to requirements
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5 cm for adults
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The pack is applied for 10 to 30 minutes
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Alternate application helps to relieve discomfort caused by flatulence and intestinal
obstructions
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Tip 21
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The quenching of unrequited sexual desire is accomplished through the neutral hipbath
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It also relieves neuralgia of the fallopian tubes or testicles, painful spasms of the
vagina and prorates of the anus and vulva
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The temperature of the water should be 32º C to 36º C
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This bath is generally taken for 20 minutes to an hour
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Remove morbid matter from the surface of the skin with the hot steam bath
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It relieves rheumatism, gout, uric
acid problems, and obesity
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Steam bath is one of the most important time-tested water treatments which induces
perspiration
in a most natural way
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Before entering the cabinet, the patient should drink
one or two glasses of cold water and protect the head with a cold towel
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A cold shower
should
be taken immediately after the bath
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If the patient feels giddy or uneasy during the steam bath, he
or
she should be immediately taken out and given a glass of cold water and the face washed with
cold water
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Sleeping pills are no remedy for sleeplessness
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They lower the I
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, dull the brain and can prove fatal if
taken
in excess or before or after alcohol
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To overcome the problem, one should adhere to a regular sleeping schedule, going to bed at a
fixed time each night and getting up at a fixed time each morning
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Two hours of sleep before midnight are more beneficial than four after
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Tip 24
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A majority of patients suffering from kidney stones can be treated successfully by proper
dietary
regulations
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Only a few
cases
require surgery
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The foods considered irritants to the kidneys are alcoholic beverages, condiments, pickles,
certain vegetables like cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, spinach, rhubarb, water-cress and
those with strong aroma such as asparagus, onions, beans, cabbage and cauliflower, meat,
gravies, and carbonated waters
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To avoid headache, avoid eyestrain
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In such cases, an eye specialist should be
consulted and proper treatment taken
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A surprising way to relieve eyestrain is to give gentle massage to the neck
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Then take a few minutes to place a moist cool compress over the eyes to
give them rest and recuperation
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Take heed of headaches
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High blood pressure can cause pounding headaches
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A safe method of treatment for this is to immerse your
legs to calf-level in a tub of hot water for 15 to 20 minutes
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Also helpful is the yogic practice known as pranayama
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Lock the fingers together with the hands beneath the chin
and keep them there through the entire exercise
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Feel the action of the breathing
through your throat
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When you completely exhale, feeling the movement
of the air through your throat, lower your arms and repeat the exercise 20 times
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Hydrocele, The Common But Little-Known Condition of Men's Mature Years
Hydrocele is the painful swelling of the testes
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Tapping (removing fluid with a long needle) is the method usually resorted to for removal of
the fluid in hydrocele
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The correct way in which the condition can be really dealt with successfully is through
constitutional treatment
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The sufferer from hydrocele should begin with an exclusive fresh fruit diet for seven to ten
days
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For drinks, lemon
water unsweetened or water either hot or cold may be taken
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During this period the
bowels should be cleansed daily with a warm water enema
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Indigestion may be caused by how you neat, not just what you eat
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Overeating or eating frequently produces a feverish state in
the system and overtaxes the digestive organs
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Hyperacidity is usually the result
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When this food
putrefies, its poisons are absorbed back into the blood and consequently, the whole system is
poisoned
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When food is swallowed in large
chunks, the stomach has to work harder and more hydrochloride is secreted
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These bad habits force some of the digestive
fluids into the oesophagus, causing burning, a stinging sensation or a sour taste, giving an
illusion of stomach acid
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Influenza is more than a viral infection
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In the acute stage of influenza, a patient should abstain from all solid foods and
only
drink fruit and vegetable juices diluted with water, 50- 50 for first three to five days, depending
on the severity of the disease
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The warm water enema should be taken daily during this period to cleanse the
bowels
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In this regimen,
the patient should take three meals a day of fresh juicy fruits such as apples, pears, grapes,
oranges, pineapple, peaches and melons at five-hourly intervals
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No other food stuff should be added to the fruit
meals, otherwise the value of the treatment will be lost
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Thereafter, the patient may adopt a well-balanced diet of
three
basic food groups namely, (i) seeds, nuts and grains, (ii) vegetables, and (iii) fruits
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Lemon juice may be used in salad dressing
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Tip 30
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Hypoglycaemia is a condition of low blood sugars
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Hypoglycaemia is usually caused by an excessive intake of refined carbohydrates and sugar
foods
...
Other causes of low blood sugar are a tumour, disturbed
functioning of the liver, pituitary gland or adrenal glands
...
Tip 31
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Gout was at one time considered the disease of the rich, when in the West only the rich ate
meat
...
Glandular meats are especially harmful
...
Spices and salts should be used as little
as possible
...
Meditate!
Meditation involves training the mind to remain fixed on a certain external or internal location
...
It
can be achieved by constant practice
...
Meditation will help create an amount of balance in the nervous system
...
Regularity of time, place and practice are very important in meditation
...
The most effective times for
meditation are early dawn and dusk, when the atmosphere is serene and peaceful
...
No drugs cure high blood pressure
...
The safest way to cure hypertension is to remove the real cause
...
Persons with high blood
pressure should always follow a well-balanced routine of proper diet, exercise and rest
...
Meat and eggs cause the blood pressure to rise more
than any other food
...
A natural diet consisting of fresh fruits and
vegetables, instead of a traditional diet, is helpful in getting rid of the poisons from the body
...
Oranges, apples, pears,
mangoes, guava, pineapples, raspberry, water-melon are the best diet in such cases
...
Milk may be taken after a week of "fruits only"' diet
...
The patient can be permitted cereals in his
food after two weeks
...
Stress causes headaches
...
Many people who outwardly appear to have a
pleasant disposition may actually be simmering about a job, or may bear resentment towards a
person or something
...
It is important,
therefore, that negative feelings should not be bottled up, but should find some safe means of
expressions
...
Tight neck muscles
are a sign of stress
...
What can you do to treat stress headaches
...
Tighten the
muscles at the back of the neck as you count 10, and then release
...
Tip 35
...
It is not caused by eating
fish and drinking milk at the same time, as is generally believed because even vegetarians
suffer from this disorder
...
Leucoderma is not caused by any germs; nor is it due bad blood
...
It cannot be transmitted from one person to another by physical contact
...
Often the hormone secreting glands are involved in this disorder
...
Tip 36
...
The main symptoms of neuritis are tingling, burning, and stabbing pains in the affected nerves
...
Thus a temporary paralysis of the face may result from changes in the facial nerves
on the affected side
...
The chief cause of neuritis is chronic acidosis, that is, excessive acid condition of the blood and
other body fluids
...
Wrong habits of living, over work, etc
...
This disease can also result from a variety of nutritional
deficiencies and metabolic disturbances such as faulty calcium metabolism, deficiencies of
vitamins B1 (thiamine), B6 (pyridoxine), and B12
...
The right fats fight the effects of the wrong fats
...
Several
studies
have indicated that garlic can reduce the cholesterol level in persons whose body normally
cannot regulate the cholesterol fractions
...
Lecithin helps prevent fatty deposits in arteries
...
Fruits and vegetables in general are highly beneficial in the treatment of heart disease
...
Apples especially contain heart stimulating
properties and the patients suffering from the weakness of heart should make liberal use of
apples and apple jams
...
Grapes are effective in heart pain and palpitation of the
heart and the disease can be rapidly controlled if the patient adopts an exclusive grapes diet
for few days
...
Indian gooseberry or amla is considered an effective home remedy for heart disease
...
Tip 38
...
Persons with a tendency to lose hair should thus take a well balanced and correct diet, made
up of foods which in combination should supply all the essential nutrients
...
Each food group should roughly form the bulk of one of the three principal meals
...
Tip 39
...
Low blood sugar is one of the causes of irritability and headache
...
Low blood sugar is the result of an abused pancreas which over stimulates the production
of insulin in the body
...
The intake of carbohydrates should be cut down to the
minimum
...
Tip 40
...
Overcome depression with activity
...
Those who are depressive will forget their
misery by doing something
...
At
home they can take to decorating, repairing or constructing something new
...
Tip 41
...
It not only keeps the body physically and mentally fit but also provides recreation and mental
relaxation
...
According to Dr
...
It changes the levels of hormones in
blood and may elevate your beta-endorphins(mood-affecting brain chemicals)
...
"
Tip 42
...
Numerous medicated shampoos are available in the market for the treatment of dandruff
...
The treatment of dandruff has to
be constitutional, if a permanent cure is desired
...
The hair should be brushed daily to improve
the circulation and remove any flakiness
...
Short or shoulder-length hair can be brushed right from the
roots to the ends in one stroke
...
Tip 43
...
Here are the miracles of the alkalising diet
...
These tissues and cells are composed of 16 chemical elements
...
The acid-alkaline balance plays a vital role in
this balanced body chemistry
...
The normal body chemistry is
approximately 20 per cent acid and 80 per cent alkaline
...
In normal health, the reaction of the blood is alkaline and that is essential for our physical and
mental well-being
...
Carbohydrates
and fats form about nine-tenths of the normal fuel of the body
...
Half of the remaining onetenth fuel is also converted into the same gas and water
...
By virtue of
alkalinity, the blood is able to transport the acid from the tissues to the discharge points
...
Eating
sensibly in this manner will ensure the necessary alkalinity of the food which will keep the body
in perfect health
...
Activity is not the same as exercise
...
While both
activity and exercise are important as they are involved in vital physical movement, they vary in
degree and benefits
...
Activity uses the body to a limited degree and generally to achieve a specific purpose
...
Activity requires
less physical effort and often less conscious effort once the routine has been established
...
Tip 45
...
The body requires a large alkaline reserve for its daily activity
...
Boosting the normal body reserve of alkali by
liberal use of alkali-forming foods is essential for those suffering from allergies
...
These foods cause either toxic accumulations or
over-stimulation of adrenal glands or strain on pancreatic enzymes production or disturb the
blood sugar balance
...
Any cure begins with detoxification
...
The first and most basic principle of nature cure is that all forms of disease are due to the same
cause, namely, the accumulations of waste materials and bodily refuse in the system
...
In the diseased person, toxins are steadily piling up in the body through years of faulty habits of
living
...
It follows from this basic principle that the only way to cure disease is to employ methods which
will enable the system to throw off these toxic accumulations
...
Tip 47
...
If you do not, your body
will
...
" This second basic principle of nature
cure is that all acute diseases such as fevers, colds, inflammation, digestive disturbances and
skin eruptions are nothing more than self-initiated efforts on the part of the body to throw off the
accumulated waste materials
...
and gland extracts
...
Attention to diet heals the body as a whole
...
Good diet is the basis of nature cure
...
It is not only a system of healing, but also a way of life
...
It is a complete revolution in the art and
science of living
...
Even if born with some inherited affliction, the individual can eliminate it by putting to the best
use the natural agents of healing
...
Tip 49
...
To treat a cold by means of customary suppressive drugs like aspirin and codeine only paves
the way for future trouble of a more serious nature
...
Moreover, drugs have no effect on the duration of the cold
...
Tip 50
...
The usual treatment of colitis with suppressive drugs is based on the assumption that colitis is
due to germ infection, which it is not
...
They suppress the symptoms temporarily, without removing the cause
...
Plain warm water or warm water with a little olive
oil used as a wash-out is the only method of softening and removing the accumulations of
hardened matter sticking to the walls of the colon
...
Avoid ointments and salves for conjunctivitis
...
To be
effective, treatment must be constitutional
...
The best way to commence the treatment is to adopt an exclusive fresh fruit diet for about
seven days
...
Banana should, however, not be taken
...
Those who have a serious trouble should undertake a juice fast for three or four days
...
m
...
m
...
If orange juice disagrees, carrot juice may be taken
...
The short juice fast may be followed by an all-fruit diet for further seven days
...
* Lunch: Large mixed raw vegetable salad with whole meat bread or chapattis and butter
...
The patient should avoid an excessive intake of starchy and sugary foods in the form of white
bread, refined cereals, potatoes, puddings, pies, pastry, sugar, jams and confectionery, which
cause the general catarrhal condition as well as conjunctivitis
...
Tip 52
...
Avoid overeating
...
Every disease can be healed by only one remedy - by doing just the opposite of
what causes it, that is, by reducing the food intake or fasting
...
This surplus overburdens the digestive and assimilative
organs and clogs up the system with impurities or poisons
...
The onset of disease is merely the process of ridding the system of these impurities
...
Thus, fasting is merely the process of purification and an effective and quick
method of cure
...
Avoid acidosis
...
Whenever the alkalinity of the blood is reduced, even slightly, its ability to transport the carbon
dioxide gets reduced
...
This condition is
known as acidosis or hypo-alkalinity of the blood
...
Acidosis is the breeding ground for most diseases
...
It seriously
interferes with the functions of the glands and organs of the body
...
The main cause of acidosis or hypo-alkalinity of the blood is faulty diet, in which too many acid
forming foods have been consumed
...
various acids are formed in the system and in addition, other
acids are introduced in food
...
Other causes of acidosis are depletion of alkali reserve due to diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera
etc
...
Acidosis can be prevented by maintaining a proper ratio between acid and alkaline foods in the
diet
...
Eggs do the same but less strongly than meats
...
All fruits, with
exceptions like plums and prunes, and all green and root vegetables are highly alkaline foods
and help to alkalinise the blood and other tissue fluids
...
Bed rest for liver disease
...
He must also abstain completely from alcohol in any form
...
Freshly extracted juices from red beets,
lemon, papaya and grapes may be taken during this period
...
In this regimen, the patient should have three meals a day, each of fresh juicy fruits and milk
...
One litre of milk may be taken on the first day
...
The milk should be fresh and unboiled, but may be slightly
warmed if desired
...
After the fruit and milk diet, the patient may gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet of
three basic food groups, namely (i) seeds, nuts and grains, (ii) vegetables and (iii) fruits, with
emphasis on raw organically grown foods
...
The best complete proteins for liver patients are obtained from raw goat 's milk,
home-made raw cottage cheese, sprouted seeds and grains and raw nuts, especially almonds
...
All fats and oils should be excluded from the diet for several
weeks
...
The use of salt should be restricted
...
Tip 55
...
Breathing is so simple we often take it for granted,
but it has fundamental influence on body, mind, and spirit
...
Every time we
breathe out, we purge the body of carbon dioxide, a toxic waste
...
Shallow breathing can make us tense
...
Breathing can make our thinking confused or clear
...
Pranayama is the optimization of prana through the control of the breath
...
You already know how to do this
...
Sit comfortable with your spine straight or lie comfortable on your back
...
2
...
The first time you do this,
you may create an "oinking" sound rather like a pig! Do not worry about unusual sounds
...
You do not
have to force this sounds, but it should be loud enough that another person in the room could
hear it
...
Breathe as long and deep as you can without creating tension anywhere in the body
...
What diseases can be relieved by pranayama? Pranayama purifies the channels along which
the life stream of 'prana' flows in the body and prevents various disorders
...
It helps cure cough and cold, insomnia, chronic headache
and asthma
...
Tip 56
...
The complete healing spectrum of natural light is essential to health
...
The rays of light cast by the moon on the earth contain colour in
the form of white light
...
These are natural colours
which are highly beneficial to the maintenance of health and for healing diseases
...
A patient is first subjected to an
examination to ascertain which colour he lacks
...
In cases of the lack of red, the eyes and
nails will be bluish, and the urine and excrement white or bluish
...
This
is a good day to consider whether you are receiving all the vital colours of health in your daily
life
...
Count calories to cure asthma
...
Asthma, particularly when the attack is severe, tends to destroy the appetite
...
He should be kept on fast until the attack is over
...
An enema taken at that time will be very
beneficial
...
It is said that if a jug of honey
is held under the nose of an asthma patient and he inhales the air that comes into contact with
the honey, he starts breathing easier and deeper
...
This
is because honey contains a mixture of 'higher' alcohols and ethereal oils and the vapours
given off by them are soothing and beneficial to the asthma patient
...
It
thins out accumulated mucous and helps its elimination from the respiratory passages
...
Some authorities recommend one year old honey for respiratory disease
...
Detect allergies by taking the pulse
...
Coca's "pulse test
...
Then limiting that meal to one food only, wit for half an hour
after eating and take your pulse again
...
If your pulse does not rise
above 84, you may be allergy-free
...
The best way, however, to prevent or overcome allergies is to strengthen the overall physical
resistance so as not to fall an easy prey to every allergen that comes along
...
Repeated short juice fasts are likely
to result in better tolerance to previous allergies
...
After that one more food is added to the mono diet
...
After four weeks, the protein foods can be introduced,
one at a time
...
In this way all real allergens can be eventually eliminated from the diet
...
Do not rely on the nature cure for treatment of cataracts
...
Simultaneous with the dietary treatment, the patient should adopt various methods of relaxing
and strengthening the eyes
...
The patient should also resort to palming which is highly beneficial in removing strain and
relaxing the eyes and its surrounding tissues
...
Drink water regularly
...
Normally six to eight glasses of water should be
taken daily as it is essential for digesting and dissolving food nutrients so that they can be
absorbed and utilised by the body
...
Water should be taken either half an hour before or an hour after meals
...
Enzymes are good medicine
...
Enzymes are chemical substances produced in the living organism
...
Enzymes are part of all living cells, including those of plants and
animals
...
Although enzymes are produced in the living cell,
they are not dependent upon the vital processes of the cell and work outside the cell
...
It has been estimated that there are over 20,000 enzymes in the human body
...
However, so far only
about 1,000 enzymes have been identified
...
They are protein molecules made up of chains of
amino acids
...
Thus for instance, a chemist can separate proteins into their component amino acids by boiling
them at 166 o C for over 18 hours in a strong solution of hydrochloric acid, but the enzymes of
the small intestines can do so in less than three hours at body temperature in a neutral
medium
...
This means that a particular enzyme can cause reactions involving
only a particular type of substance or a group of closely related substances
...
" The specificity of an enzyme is, however,
related to the formation of the enzyme-substrate complex which requires that the appropriate
groupings of both substrate and enzyme should be in correct relative position
...
Tip 62
...
Flesh is often a carrier of disease germs
...
People are continually eating flesh that may contain tuberculosis and cancerous
germs
...
And some of the processes of fattening
them to increase their weight and consequently their market value, produce disease
...
If you do not eat meat, you are spared its contamination
...
Chew, chew, chew, for it's the thing to do
...
The saliva in the moth, besides helping to
masticate the food, carries an enzyme called ptyalin which begins the chemical action of
digestion
...
This explains the need for thorough mastication of starchy food in the mouth
...
Although enzymatic action starts while food is being chewed, digestion moves into high gear
only when the chewed food has passed the esophagus and reached the stomach
...
These juices include mucus for lubricating the stomach, hydrochloric
acid and gastric juice
...
This enzyme in combination with
hydrochloric acid starts the breakdown of proteins into absorbable amino acids called
polypeptides
...
It curdles milk and allows the pepsin to work upon it
...
Tip 64
...
An exclusive diet of raw juices of fruits and vegetables results in much faster recovery from
diseases and more effective cleansing and regeneration of the tissues than the fasting on pure
water
...
Ragnar Berg, a world-renowned authority on nutriton and biochemistry observes:
"During fasting the body burns up and excretes huge amounts of accumulated wastes
...
I have
supervised many fasts and made extensive examinations and tests of fasting patients, and I
am convinced that drinking alkali-forming fruit and vegetable juices, instead of water, during
fasting will increase the healing effect of fasting
...
And sugars in juices will strengthen the heart
...
"
Tip 65
...
Certain safety measures, especially, for people in sedentary occupation, are necessary to
relieve and prevent backache
...
Safe exercises include walking, swimming and
bicycling
...
Controlling one's weight is another
important step towards relieving backache as excess weight greatly increases the stress on
soft back tissues
...
Soft cushioned
seats should be avoided and position should be changed as often as possible
...
They should take care never to bend from the waist down to lift any object but
instead should swat close to the object, bending the knees but keeping the back straight, and
then stand up slowly
...
Prevention is better than cure in anaemia
...
A liberal intake of iron in the formative
years can go a long way in preventing iron-deficiency anaemia
...
Almost every nutrient is needed
for the production of red blood cells, haemoglobin and the enzymes, required for their
synthesis
...
Iron should always be taken in its natural organic form as the use of inorganic can
prove hazardous, destroying the protective vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids, causing
serious liver damage and even miscarriage and delayed or premature births
...
It has been proved
that a generous intake of iron alone will not help in the regeneration of haemoglobin
...
The diet should, therefore, be adequate in
proteins of high biological value such as those found in milk, cheese and egg
...
Tip 67
...
The treatment of alcoholism begins with resolute choice of the alcoholic to recover
...
He should abstain
from alcohol all at once for the habit cannot be got rid of in gradual stages
...
The patients should be put on a cleansing juice fast
for at least ten days in the beginning
...
m
...
m
...
If
orange juice does not agree, vegetable juices may be taken
...
This can be achieved by warm water enema
...
This will give a good 10
day start towards breaking the drinking habit and would help remove not only the physical
dependence but also the psychological factors
...
Such a diet should consist of whole grains, cereals, nuts, seeds
and sprouts, fresh fruits and vegetables
...
The cause of bronchitis is not a germ, but the diet
...
The habitual use of refined foods such as white sugar, refined cereals and white-flour products
results in the accumulation of morbid matter in the system and collection of toxic waste in the
bronchial tube
...
Excessive smoking irritates
the bronchial tubes and lowers their resistance so that they become vulnerable to germs
breathed in from the atmosphere
...
Changes in weather and environment are common
factors for the onset of the disease
...
The more fibre, the better
...
There are divergent views as to the requirement of dietary fibre for good health
...
Some Africans known for lower incidence of degenerative diseases take about 150 grams of
fibre a day
...
Dr
...
Cummings, a noted fibre expert in England,
considers that a fibre intake of 30 grams (about one ounce) per day is sufficient for good
health
...
Due to its
content of crude fibre, bran is relatively harsh and it may irritate the delicate functioning of the
digestive system, especially in the sick and the weak
...
Tip 70
...
Many opine that eczema results from an imbalance of the immune system
...
The real cause of eczema however is the failure of the human system to excrete the poisons
from the various orifices of the body
...
Sometime the pores of the skin are overworked as waste matter is not properly
eliminated from the other orifices
...
Tip 71
...
The most important cause of arteriosclerosis is excessive intake of white sugar, refined foods
and high fat diet, rich in cholesterol
...
Hardening of the
arteries may also be caused by other diseases such as high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes,
rheumatism, Bright's disease, malaria, and syphilis
...
Heredity also plays its role and this disease runs in families
...
The reality of food allergies
...
There are two methods to detect disturbing foods
...
This automatically eliminates many hazards and foods
...
After having eliminated as many disturbing factors as possible, a self-search should be carried
out to ascertain any suspicious symptoms from foods
...
Occasionally, by
changing the brand or the type, you can find a food substitute that does not upset you
...
Ten Commandments for Problem Drinkers
Here are the Ten Commandments for Problem Drinkers, as given by psychiatrist Dr
...
Terhune
...
"
(ii) Sip slowly
...
(iv) Dilute your alcohol
...
(vi) Never conceal the amount you drink
...
(viii) Never drink on cue (for lunch, for dinner, just because you are tired, in bedroom
seduction, because you are bored or frustrated, or at bedtime)
...
(x) And never drink to escape discomfort, either physical or mental
...
Raw Juice Therapy? Timing is everything!
When on a raw juice therapy, the prescribed juice should be drunk every three hours
...
A glass of water mixed with lemon juice and 20 to 30
grams of honey may be taken first thing in the morning on arising
...
The quantity of juice on
each occasion may be 250 ml on the first day
...
The juice diet can be continued for 30 to 40 days without any ill-effects
...
Tip 75
...
Persons suffering from hypertension must ensure at least eight hours of restful sleep, because
proper rest is an important aspect of the treatment
...
The person who has hypertension must try to be cheerful and develop a contented mind
...
Tip 76
...
For treatment of acne, eschew topical medicaments
...
They only suppress the action of the sebaceous glands temporarily
...
To begin with the patient should resort to all
-fruit diet for about a week
...
Citrus
fruits, bananas, dried, stewed or tinned fruits should not be taken
...
During this period, warm-water
enema should be taken daily to cleanse the bowels and all other measures adopted to
eradicate constipation
...
Emphasis
should be on raw foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, sprouted seeds, raw nuts and
whole grain cereals, especially millet and brown rice
...
Strict attention to diet is essential for recovery
...
Meats, sugar, strong tea or coffee, condiments, pickles, refined and processed foods
should all be avoided, as also soft drinks, candies, ice cream and products made with sugar
and white flour
...
Treat hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis) with fresh air and warm bath
...
Even lying in the sun motionless in the early morning or just before dusk may be
helpful
...
This bath
is administered in a bath tub which should be properly fitted with hot and cold water
connection
...
The head should be kept cold with a cold compress
...
Treat bronchitis with moist heat
...
A simple hot poultice of linseed should be applied over the front and back of the chest
...
Poultices act by diluting the vessels of the surface and thereby reducing
the blood pressure
...
A poultice should be
applied neatly and carefully and should be often renewed, so that it does not hamper
respiration
...
Tip 79
...
Give care before starting a raw juice diet
...
Firstly,
all juices should be made fresh immediately before drinking
...
It will be advisable that one should have one's own juicer for extracting fresh
juices
...
Thirdly, only as much juice as needed for immediate consumption should be
extracted
...
Fourthly, the quality of the juices has a distinct bearing on the results obtained
...
Finally, if juices are too sweet they should be diluted in water on 50: 50 basis or mixed with
other less sweet juices
...
Tip 80
...
Like vegetables, fruits are an excellent source of minerals, vitamins and enzymes
...
They contain
high alkaline properties, a high percentage of water and a low percentage of proteins and fats
...
Apart from seasonable fresh fruits, dry fruits, such as raisins, prunes and figs are also
beneficial
...
In cooking, the loose
portions of the nutrient salts and carbohydrates
...
If it becomes necessary
to take fruits with regular food, they should form a larger proportion of the meals
...
It is also desirable to take one
kind of fruit at a time
...
In case of sickness, it will be advisable to take fruits in
the form of juices
...
What you need to know about seeds, nuts, and grains
...
These foods contain the germ, the reproductive power which is of vital importance for the lives
of human beings and their health
...
Wheat, mung beans, alfalfa seeds and soya beans make
excellent sprouts
...
Seeds, nuts and grains are also excellent natural sources of essential unsaturated fatty acids
necessary for health
...
They
are the best natural sources of vitamin C, which is perhaps the most important vitamin for the
preservation of health and prevention of premature ageing
...
They also contain auxones, the natural
substance that play an important role in the rejuvenation of cells and prevention of premature
ageing
...
What you need to know about vegetables
...
They are extremely rich source of minerals, enzymes and
vitamins
...
Most of the vegetables are, therefore, best consumed in their natural raw state in the form of
salads
...
They may be edible roots, stems, leaves, fruits
and seeds
...
Fleshy roots have energy value
and good sources of vitamin B
...
Leaves, stems and fruits are excellent sources of minerals,
vitamins, water and roughage
...
No
vegetable should be peeled unless it is so old that the peel is tough and unpalatable
...
Soaking of vegetables should also be avoided if taste and nutritive
value are to be preserved
...
Vegetarianism enlivens the health
...
The word " Vegetarian " was coined by the Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom in about
1847
...
The practice of vegetarianism, however, goes far back in history
...
Brahminism, Jainism,
Zoraostrianism and Buddhism acknowledged the sacredness of life and the need to live
without causing suffering; so did many of the early Christians
...
" Vegans "are the strictest vegetarians who eat only
plant foods and exclude all animal by-products such as eggs, milk, cheese, curd, butter, ghee
and even honey
...
There are
even fish-eating vegetarians
...
Tip 84
...
An important rule for food combining is to avoid mixing carbohydrates and acid fruits in the
same meal
...
It converts the complex starch molecules into simpler sugars
...
However, when acid foods are taken, the action of ptyalin is halted
...
Thus
tomatoes should not be eaten with starches especially potatoes or bread
...
The
acidifying of the saliva by sucrose is one of the main causes of tooth decay
...
In a nutshell, starches, fats, green vegetables and sugars may be eaten together as they
require either an alkaline or neutral medium for their digestion
...
But starches and proteins, fats and proteins and starches and acid fruits should not be eaten
together as a general rule, if the best results are required from the ingestion of the food eaten
...
Tip 85
...
Fruit is the universal detoxifier, principally because of its content of potassium
...
Potassium is important
as an alkalizing agent in keeping a proper acid-alkaline balance in the blood and tissues
...
Potassium
prevents female disorders by stimulating the endocrine hormone production
...
It also aids
in clear thinking by sending oxygen to the brain and assists in reducing blood pressure
...
All vegetables, especially green, leafy vegetables,
grapes, oranges, lemons, raisins, whole grains, lentils, sunflower seeds, nuts, milk, cottage
Cheese, and butter milk are rich sources
...
Tip 86
...
Eat your greens
...
John's
Medical College in Bangalore recently published a landmark study in the American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition
...
Cooking foods in mustard oil
rather than sunflower oil lowered risk of heart disease by 50 percent
...
It is
believed to be one of the richest known sources of vitamin P
...
Shredded lemon peel may be added to soups and stews, or sprinkled over salads
...
A teaspoonful may be taken every three hours, or
immediately before or after a meal
...
It contains elements which help to
maintain the blood vessels, particularly the capillaries and arterial system in a healthy
condition
...
The beet juice has also proved valuable in arteriosclerosis
...
Juices of carrot and spinach are also
beneficial
...
Formula proportions found
helpful when used in combination are carrot 300 ml and spinach 200 ml to prepare 500 ml of
juice
...
Everything you need to know about bran
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And it contains several types of fibre including cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin
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Experiments show that oat bran can reduce cholesterol levels substantially
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It relieves constipation and also lowers LDL cholesterol, which is
one of the more harmful kinds
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Tip 88
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There are six classes of fibre
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They differ in physical properties and chemical interactions in the gut, though all except
lignin are polysaccharides
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Cellulose: Thisis the most prevalent fibre
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It abounds in fruits,
vegetables, bran, whole-meal bread and beans
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It
increases the bulk of intestinal waste and eases it quickly through the colon
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They also suggest that cellulose may help level out glucose in the blood and curb weight gain
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Like
cellulose, it helps relieve constipation, waters down carcinogens in the bowel and aids in
weight reduction
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Pectin: This form of fibre is highly beneficial in reducing serum cholesterol levels
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Researches are
being conducted to ascertain if pectin can help eliminate bile acids through the intestinal tract
thereby preventing gallstones and colon cancer
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Gums and Mucilages: They are the sticky fibres found in dried beans, oat bran and oatmeal
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Lignin: The main function of lignin is to escort bile acid and cholesterol out of the intestines
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It is contained in
cereals, bran, whole meal flour, raspberries, strawberries, cabbage, spinach, parsley and
tomatoes
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The intake of sugar, refined cereals, meat, eggs and dairy
products should be reduced
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White processed bread should be completely eliminated from the
diet
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Basic, health-giving foods
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They
should be supplemented with certain special foods such as milk, vegetable oils and honey
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It is considered as " Nature's most nearly perfect food
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Soured milk is superior
to sweet milk as it is in a pre-digested form and more easily assimilated
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High quality unrefined oils should be added to the diet
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The average daily amount should not exceed two tablespoons
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It helps increase calcium retention in the system, prevents
nutritional anaemia besides being beneficial in kidney and liver disorders, colds, poor
circulation and complexion problems
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A diet of the three basic food groups, supplemented with the special foods, mentioned above,
will ensure a complete and adequate supply of all the vital nutrients needed for health, vitality
and prevention of diseases
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A high animal protein is harmful to health and may cause many of our
common ailments
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Get the protein-power of meat while eating a vegetarian diet by combining plant
foods
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Wheat, which has a deficiency in the amino-acid lysine but an abundance of sulphur
containing amino-acids, can be combined with beans which have the opposite enrichment
combination
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As regards the adequacy of B12 nutrition, lacto-ovo vegetarians and lacto-vegetarians should
not feel concerned on this score, as the B12 needs can be easily supplied by dairy products
and eggs
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This vitamin once eaten is stored in the liver
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It is therefore, presumed that this vitamin can be
synthesised in the body
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For good health, do not be an epicure
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An important point to remember about meals is that the smaller the number of courses they
consist of, the better it will be
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The content of this one course? Plant foods! A vegetarian diet can have many nutritional
benefits, if it is rich in fruits and vegetables, and contains moderate amounts of seeds, nuts,
whole grains and legumes
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Tip 92
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Meat seems to have assumed an exaggerated importance nutritionally
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Studies however, have
indicated to health problems or deficiency diseases for those on a vegetarian diet
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The body can use 100 per cent of this protein if all ten amino acids are in ideal
proportions
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On a quality
rating scale of 1 to 100, egg protein is 95, milk is 82, meat and poultry are 67, fish 80, grains
are between 50 to 70 and legumes, nuts and seeds are between 40 and 60
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Green vegetable protein is as high in quality as milk
protein and thus makes a very valuable contribution to the vegetarian's protein nutrition
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The recommended daily allowance of 70 value proteins is 44 grams per day for women
and 56 for men
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5 grams of 70 value protein or 30
grams of 50 value protein
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Tip 93
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Optimal nutrition is achieved through wise combinations of foods
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It is a simple,
scientifically -based system of selecting foods, from among different types, which are
compatible
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Digestion is not merely chemical or physical process, but also a physiological one
...
But no food can be assimilated by the system and used by various
organs unless it has first been digested and then absorbed in the digestive system known as
alimentary canal, while the residue, unfit for absorption is eliminated from the system
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The
juices alternate between alkalis and acids, and their character is determined by the
requirement of the enzymes they contain
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Tip 94
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The most important rule for combining foods is to avoid mixing protein and carbohydrate
concentrated foods
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They are held in the stomach for some
hours until the gastric juices has performed its task
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If a protein food is mixed with
starch-concentrated or sugar-concentrated foods, it will usually result in fermentation
...
Animal-food proteins, such as meats, fish and cheese, require very high concentration of
hydrochloric acid
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This will produce more gas and increased discomfort
...
Protein foods are best digested when eaten with fresh vegetable salad
...
These vegetables and fruits are rich natural sources of
vitamin C which aids protein digestion
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What you need to know about combining foods, Rule #3
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Fat in foods inhibits the secretion of gastric juice through the small wall
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Fat will remain undigested in the stomach until
gastric juices complete their work on the complex protein molecule
...
Free fats like
oil, butter, and milk tend to coat the gastric mucosa, thereby inhibiting its effort to secrete
gastric juice
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Tip 96
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Eat different foods at different meals
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If carbohydrates are eaten without proteins, they
remain in the stomach for a relatively short period
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It is advisable to eat these different foods at different meals- a fruit meal, a starch meal
and a protein meal
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Tip 97
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Generally speaking, fruit juices stir up toxins and acids in the body, thereby stimulating the
eliminative processes
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They carry away toxic matter in a gentle way
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It is desirable to use juices individually
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Tip 98
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Plant protein makes life possible
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Without it,
no life appears possible on our planet
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This complex nitrogen-bearing substance was called protein from the Greek word meaning "
take the first place
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There are several varieties of protein
...
Before they can be absorbed by the body, all proteins must first be
broken down into amino-acids
...
There are a series of biochemical
reactions in the digestive tract which collect these proteins, break them down and then utilise
them as needed
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There are about 22 amino acids needed for the normal functioning of the body
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The amino acids that the body cannot
synthesis is in adequate amounts are called essential or indispensable because they must be
supplied by the diet in proper proportions and amounts to meet the requirements for
maintenance of growth
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Tip 99
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Fruit and vegetable juices may be divided into six main types
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Juices from sub-acid fruits like apple, plum, pear, peach, apricot and cherry,
Juices from acid fruits like orange, lemon, grapefruit, strawberry and pineapple
...
Juices from green leafy vegetables like cabbage, celery, lettuce, spinach, parsley and
watercress
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There are rules for successful use of the six types of juices
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Juices from sub-acid fruits may be combined with juices of sweet fruits, or acid fruits,
but not with other juices
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Juices from vegetable fruits may be combined with those of acid fruits or of green leafy
vegetables, but not with other juices
...
Juices from root vegetables may be combined with those of green leafy vegetables, but
no t with other juices
...
Thus, for
instance, juices of carrot, cucumber, cabbage and other vegetables are very valuable in
asthma, arthritis and skin disease, but juices of orange and mosambi aggravate their
symptoms by increasing the amount of mucus
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Relax the eyes to relieve glaucoma
...
He should avoid emotional stress and cultivate a tranquil, restful life style
...
The use of sun glasses should be avoided
...
Tip 101
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In some cases, the cosmetic effect of lecithin does as much for the mental outlook of persons
as it does for their physical well-being
...
It is a natural
tranquilliser which is beneficial in nervous exhaustion
...
Some studies have indicated that lecithin increases the gamma globulin in the blood
...
It provides an increased immunity against pneumonia
...
In combination with vitamin E, it has proved
helpful in lowering the requirements of insulin in diabetics
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Tip 102
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Controlled breathing is also a great help in inducing sleep
...
Then hold your
breath as long as you can
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While
you hold your breath, carbon dioxide accumulates in the body and induces natural sleep
...
Exercise stimulates the elimination of lactic acid from the body which
correlates with stress and muscular tension
...
Walking, jogging, skipping,
swimming are all ideal exercises
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Tip 103
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For chronic conditions of the lower back, consider the alternate hipbath
...
The temperature in the hot tub should be 40º C to 45º C and in the cold tub 10º C to 18ºC
...
The duration of the bath is generally 10 to 20 minutes
...
The treatment should end with a dash of cold water to the hips
...
Quick tips for curing fatigue
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Sleeping well is an
art
...
A clean body and mind,
relaxed mood, physical exercises, and perfect dietary control are some of the basic sleepinducing methods
...
Such situations stimulate the cerebral cortex and tend to keep one awake
...
The bed should be neither too hard nor too soft, but comfortable
...
The bedclothes should be loose-fitting and light coloured
...
Sleeping pills are no remedy for sleeplessness
...
They lower the I
...
dull the brain and can prove fatal if
taken in excess or before or after alcohol
...
Gain good
sleep through healthy habits rather than from pharmacy
...
Quick tips for curing joint pain
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Massage is, however, not recommended in serious inflammatory cases of the joints and in
tubercular joints
...
Sprains and bruises can be cured by massage
...
Next the massage should be done for a few
minutes
...
Fractures can also be treated through massage
...
This condition may also be brought about by
injuries, diseases of the joints, inflammation of the muscles and nerves, and by too long use of
cats, bandages and splints
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One-fourth of the blood supply circulates in the muscles
...
Massage thus provides additional nourishment to feed the muscular tissues, helping them to
grow strong
...
Muscle massage is brought by first effleurage, kneading, followed by tapotement
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Tip 106
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The surprising cure for male impotence is derived from the simple soybean
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Lecithin has been suggested as a sexual aid
...
Seminal fluid is rich in lecithin
...
Its use is also considered valuable in
minimising pre-menstrual and menopausal tension
...
" When your stomach begins to reject the supplement, you have taken enough
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These symptoms
disappear when the dosage is normalized
...
Quick tips for curing nerve problems
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In case of acute inflammation of the nerves, massage should be done carefully
...
Deep pressure should not be used on swollen nerves for it
will increase the inflammation
...
Nerve compression is recommended for soothing emotional tension
...
Start with the shoulder and
proceed down to the wrist
...
As a
result, blood circulation will increase
...
It is
done by the palm of the hand
...
Sleeplessness can be cured
by long slow and gentle stroking down the spine and entire back
...
Quick tips for curing obesity
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A vegetarian diet can have many nutritional benefits, if it is rich in fruits and vegetables, and
contains moderate amounts of seeds, nuts, whole grains and legumes
...
Another benefit of the vegetarian diet is the much lower intake of fat, if dairy products, seeds
and nuts are eaten sparingly
...
A third nutritional advantage of the vegetarian diet is its high fibre content
...
One study has indicated that lacto-ovo vegetarians consume twice as much and vegans four
times as much fibre as non-vegetarians
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Tip 109
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Today is an ideal day to be open to spiritual inspiration
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The body and the mind react to any stress factor
...
The brain and nervous system become intensely
active, the pupils of the eye dilate, digestion slows down, muscles become tense, the heart
starts pumping blood harder and faster, blood pressure increases , breathing become faster,
hormones such as adrenaline are released into the system along with glucose from the liver
and sweating starts
...
If the
stress factors are immediately removed, no harm accrues and all the changes are reversed
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Tip 110
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If restful sleep escapes you, be sure to detoxify
...
If you do not get enough sleep, you should be sure to cleanse
your body of potential poisons
...
As a result of experiments in the
metabolism of sleeping subjects, it is considered that the fatigue inducing sleep may be a mild
form of blood poisoning or toxaemia
...
According to this theory, every contraction of a
muscle and every impulse passing through the brain or the nerves breaks down a certain
amount of tissue
...
In
the waking state, much of the waste from broken down tissue is got rid of through the natural
eliminating processes of lungs, kidneys, bowels and skin
...
Tip 111
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Loss of appetite can itself be a serious health condition
...
Lack of appetite can result from an inadequate supply of vitamin B, which leads to low
production of hydrochloric acid by the stomach
...
It is, therefore, necessary that
the daily diet should be rich in vitamin B for normal appetite
...
Foods rich in vitamin B are all whole grain cereals, blackstrap
molasses, nuts, soybean, eggs and butter
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Tip 112
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Direct physical damage to the male reproductive tract can result in impotence
...
The main problem of secondary impotence is the apprehension created by failure
which generates a good deal of anxiety for the next time round regarding the likelihood of
failure
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Anxiety of failure is established as an anticipatory reflex which in turn
impairs the capacity of the penis
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Insight into underweight, the overlooked threat to health
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They often feel easily fatigued, have poor physical stamina and lowered resistance to
infection
...
The occurrence of the complications of pregnancy in your women may result from
inadequate calorie intake
...
Quick tips for gaining weight
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Nutrients which help keep
the nerves relaxes are of utmost importance as nervousness causes all the muscles to become
tense and the energy which goes into the tenseness wastefully uses up a great deal of food
...
The richest sources of vitamin D are milk, cod liver
oil and the rays of the sun
...
Magnesium can be obtained from green leafy
vegetables such as spinach, parsley, turnip, radish and beet tops
...
But what is the real secret to correcting underweight? Underweight persons should eat
frequent small meals as they tend to feel full quickly
...
These may consist of three smaller meals and three substantial
snacks between them
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To gain weight, the diet should include more calories than are used in daily
activities so as to allow the excess to be stored as body fat
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Tip 115
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To fight harmful bacteria in the urinary tract, encourage the growth of helpful bacteria
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Dietary fibre increases the bacteria in the large intestines which require nitrogen for their
growth
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Fibre reduces the absorption of cholesterol in the diet
...
Certain types of fibre increase the viscosity of the food content
...
Thus a fibre-rich diet can help
in diabetes mellitus
...
Ayurvedic Foods for TB
The custard apple is regarded as an effective food remedy for tuberculosis
...
The Ayurvedic practitioner prepares a fermented liquor called sitaphalasava from the custard
apple in its season for use as medicine in the treatment of tuberculosis
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It is filtered when about one third
of water is left
...
Cardamom, cinnamon, and similar spices are themselves of benefit in treating TB
Tip 117
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A tablespoonful each
of fresh amla juice and honey mixed together should be taken every morning in this condition
...
Regular use of radish is also of aid
...
Tip 118
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Plenty of sleep, adequate rest and fresh air are essential in the treatment of sinus trouble
...
Correcting the faulty diet is of utmost importance in the treatment of sinusitis
...
Most persons with sinus trouble also suffer from acidity
...
The intake of salt should be reduced to the minimum as salt
leads to accumulation of water in the tissues and expels calcium from the body
...
The Key Nutrient for Treating TB
The chief therapeutic agent needed for the treatment of tuberculosis is calcium
...
The
diet for tuberculosis should include at least one litre of milk daily
...
Appropriate body weight is among the most important physical attributes and has a deep
influence upon the health and personality of an individual
...
Between 30 and 40 years of age,
the endeavor should be to maintain the weight at the average level as during this period, many
future diseases have their beginning
...
Tip 120
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An all round
scheme of dietetic and vitality building programme along natural lines is the only method to
overcome the disease
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He should have three meals a day of fresh, juicy fruits, such as apples,
grapes, pears, peaches, oranges, pineapple, melon or any other juicy fruit in season
...
For drinks, unsweetened lemon water or plain water
either hot or cold may be taken
...
After the all-fruit diet, the patient should adopt a fruit and milk diet
...
The patient may
begin with a litre of milk the first day and increase by quarter litre daily up to two to two and a
half litres according to how the milk agrees
...
It should be sipped very slowly
...
Thereafter, the following dietary may be adopted:
* Breakfast: Fresh fruits, as obtainable, and milk
...
* Lunch: Steamed vegetables as available, one or two whole wheat chapattis and a glass of
* buttermilk
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Stewed fruit or cooked apple may be taken for dessert
...
Tip 121
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The patient's vital resistance can
be built up by a carefully planned graduated cold bath routine twice a day
...
However, care must be taken to keep the patient from catching a chill
...
Tip 122
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These
include asanas like viparitakarani, sarvangasana and shavasana and jalneti kriya
...
Lie flat on your back, feet comfortably part, arms and hands extended about six inches
from the body, palms upwards and fingers half-folded
...
Begin by
consciously and gradually relaxing every part and each muscle of the body; feet, legs,
calves, knees, thighs, abdomen, hips, back, hands, arms, chest, shoulders, neck, head
and face
...
Now
concentrate your mind on breathing rhythmically as slowly and effortlessly as possible
...
Remain motionless in this position, relinquishing all responsibilities and worries for 10 to 15
minutes
...
This asana helps bring down high blood pressure, and relieves the mind, particularly for
those who are engaged in excessive mental activity
...
During a fast, shavasana
soothes the nervous system
...
Add colour to your health with colour-charged water
...
These bottles should be cleaned and filled up
to three-fourths level with fresh well water, distilled water or rain water
...
After this exposure, the water
is said to acquire medicinal properties and this colour-charged water can be used both
internally and for external applications
...
For internal
use, an adult can take 30 ml
...
The dose can be
repeated as required
...
A Brief Explanation of the Healing Power of the Sun
Sunlight plays an important role in the recovery from chronic diseases
...
The rays of the sun
improve digestion and nutrition, quicken blood and lymph circulation and increase the
elimination of impurities through the skin
...
It is a stimulating and energising colour
...
Used as a general tonic, it is very valuable in the
treatment of diseases like low blood pressure, rheumatism, paralysis, anaemia and advanced
cases of tuberculosis
...
It is beneficial in the treatment of kidney and gallstones, hernia and appendicitis
...
Violet:
Violet is beneficial in the treatment of nervous and emotional disturbances, arthritis, acute
cases of consumption and insomnia
...
It is a stimulant to the brain,
the liver and the spleen
...
Purple:
Purple or indigo combines the blood-warming red and the cooling antiseptic blue
...
It is beneficial in the treatment of advanced stages
of constipation, hydrocele, leucorrhoea, many disorders of the stomach and womb, cataract,
migraine and skin disorders
...
Green:
Made up of the blue and yellow, green is regarded as a colour of harmony
...
It is useful in the treatment of nervous conditions, hay fever, ulcers, influenza, malaria, colds,
sexual disorders and cancer
...
Being highly medicinal
and depressive, it is of great help in the treatment of inflammatory conditions
...
It is
beneficial in the treatment of dysentery, colic, asthma, respiratory disorders, high blood
pressure and skin aberrations
...
It resulted in universal fall in blood pressure
...
Tip 125
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For instance, the red colour would be injurious in a naturally
inflammatory condition of the system, and in case of persons with feverish and excitable
temperament
...
The danger can be obviated by using the red light for a few minutes at a
time or by placing a wet bandage over the head
...
Yellow or
orange reddish tones may prove injurious in fevers, acute inflammations, delirium, diarrhoea,
neuralgia, palpitation of the heart and any condition of over- excitement
...
Tip 126
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There are two methods of treating diseases by
colour: by the application of light through different coloured glasses, and By external or internal
use of colour-charged water
...
These
are placed at the window frames or any other convenient place in such a way that the sun's
rays can pass through them and fall directly on the patient's body
...
In case of local application, a pane of glass can be placed in
front of the diseased part so that the light passing through the glass falls on the afflicted area
...
A single lantern can have glass panes of four
different colours and the required colour can be focussed on the patient or the affected
parts
...
For this technique, coloured
bottles are needed
...
The bottles should be corked and then placed in
bright sunlight for three to four hours
...
Wounds and ulcers can be washed with this water and it can also be used to
massage the affected parts or applied as compress on them
...
of colour-charged water as a single dose
...
Tip 127
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Any treatment for pyorrhoea, to be effective, should be constitutional
...
The extraction
of the teeth affected with the disease will not help clear the systemic toxaemia
...
The juice of
a fresh orange diluted with water on 50: 50 basis, should be taken at two-hourly intervals from
8 a
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to 8 p
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during this period
...
The bowels should be cleansed daily during this period with a warm water enema
...
After the juice fast, the patient should spend a further three to five days on an exclusive fresh
fruit diet
...
If losing
much weight on the all-fruit diet, those already under weight may add a glass of milk to each
fruit meal
...
White bread, white sugar and all refined and tinned foods must be completely given up
...
The patient should also keep away from starchy and sticky foods
...
This can be achieved by
eating hard and fibrous foods
...
It takes time to eat wheat chapattis and as it is generally taken with other foods, it
compels the chewing of other foods also
...
Tip 128
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Take pans of hot and cold water, bathe the whole face with hot water- as hot
as you can bear- and then apply cold water for short duration
...
Yogasanas such as viparitakarni, bhujangasana, yogamudra and shavasana, yogic kriyas,
such as jalneti and sutraneti and pranayamas like anuloma-viloma and suryabhedan will be
beneficial in the treatment of sinus trouble
...
Health habits for minimizing the pain of psoriasis
...
Soap should not be used
...
The hot Epsom salts bath has proved valuable in psoriasis
...
The number of
baths thereafter may be reduced to two weekly and finally to one
...
After the bath a little olive oil may be applied
...
Tip 130
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The simple form of jaundice can be cured rapidly by diet therapy and exercises
...
The patient should rest until the acute symptoms of the disease subside
...
The juice of lemon, grapes, pear,
carrot, beet, and sugarcane can be taken
...
The fruit juice fast may be discontinued after the severity of the
disease is over and a simple diet may be resumed on the following lines:
* On rising: A glass of warm water mixed with two teaspoons of lime juice
...
One
cup wheat dalia or one slice of whole wheat bread with a little butter
...
* Lunch: Two small chapattis of whole wheat flour, a cup of strained vegetable soup, a
steamed leafy vegetable such as spinach, fenugreek or carrot and a glass of buttermilk
...
* Dinner: Two whole wheat chapattis with a little ghee or butter, baked
...
All fats like ghee, butter, cream and oils must be avoided for at least two weeks, and after that
their consumption should be kept down to the minimum
...
No food with a tendency to ferment or putrefy in the lower intestines like pulses,
legumes, etc
...
Tip 131
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A balanced diet with simple modifications in the eating pattern will go a long way in the
treatment and cure of insomnia
...
In the modified eating pattern, breakfast should consist of fresh and dried fruits, whole cereals,
seeds and yoghurt
...
A cup of milk sweetened with honey at bedtime is helpful as the
amino acid tryptophan contained in milk induces sleep
...
Good food for good digestion
...
The best way to commence the
treatment is to adopt an all-fruit diet for about five days
...
He may thereafter gradually embark upon a
well-balanced diet
...
They flush out the
undigested food reside and accumulated faeces and re-establish health to perfect order
...
The best among the fruits in dyspepsia
is lemon
...
Lemon juice removes indigestion by dislodging this acid and other harmful substances from the
stomach, thereby strengthening and prompting a healthy appetite
...
It gives rest to the digestive
organs and supplies nutrition in a most easily assimilated form
...
It creates suitable
conditions for the development of friendly bacteria in the intestines
...
They are a light food which removes indigestion
and irritation of the stomach in a short time and relieves heat
...
It acts as a tonic in dyspepsia and relieves much of the digestives
disorders of dyspeptics
...
Tip 133
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They should also avoid strong
spices, meat and products
...
Honey should be used
for sweetening
...
Vegetables should
be taken in liberal quantities
...
Milk should be taken in liberal quantities as it contains
calcium which has a marked effect in overcoming inflammation of the tissues
...
Vitamin A is the
"membrane conditioner" as it helps build healthy mucus membranes in the head and throat
...
Tip 134
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To prevent constipation, consume fibre
...
The softness of stools is largely due to the presence of emulsified gas which is
produced by the bacterial action on the fibre
...
This
helps in relieving the constipation which is the main cause of several acute and chronic
diseases
...
To prevent diarrhoea, get your fibre
...
Recent studies suggest that increasing the dietary fibre intake may be beneficial for patients
with irritated bowel syndrome who have diarrhoea and rapid colonic transit, as well as to those
who have constipation and slow transit
...
Investigations have shown that several potential carcinogens are produced in the faeces
...
The greater the acidity in the bowel
content, the less is the production of these carcinogens
...
This reduces the amount of possible carcinogenic
substances
...
Tip 136
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Exercise is essential in cases of gallstones as physical inactivity can lead to lazy gall-bladder
type indigestion which may ultimately result in the formation of stones
...
Even walking, however, can assist in the relief of this condition
...
Tip 137
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Exercise plays an important role in the treatment of depression
...
It is nature' best tranquilliser
...
Robert Brown, a clinical associate
professor at the University of Virginia School of Medicine," Exercise produces chemical and
psychological changes that improves your mental health
...
Exercise may
also improve the function of the autonomic nervous system
...
Some form of active exercise, must be undertaken each day at a regular hour
...
Walking is one such exercise
...
Yogic asanas such as vajrasana, bhujangasana, shalabhasana, halasana, paschomittanasana,
sarvangasana and shavasana and pranayamas like kapalbhati, anuloma-viloma and bhastrika
are highly beneficial in the treatment of depression
...
Eye exercise can cure defective vision
...
Gently move the eyes up and down six times
...
* Move the eyes from side to side as far as possible, without any force or effort six times
...
* Hold the index finger of your right hand about eight inches in front of the eyes, then look from
the finger to any other large object ten or more feet away- the door or window will do
...
Do this exercise fairly rapidly
...
Do this four times in all
...
All eye muscle exercises should be performed while seated in a comfortable position
...
Exercises for an Aching Neck
...
These include rotating the head clockwise and anticlockwise, allowing the head to drop forward
and backward as far as possible and turning the head to the right and left as far as possible
several times
...
Neck tension may also be relieved by the yogic discipline pranayama, if the arms are held
closely to the body through the exercise
...
Lock the fingers together with the hands beneath the chin and keep them there
through the entire exercise
...
Feel the action of the breathing
through your throat
...
When you completely exhale, feeling the movement
of the air through your throat, lower your arms and repeat the exercise 20 times
...
Saving Sight with Palming
...
Sit comfortably in an armchair or on a settee and relax with your eyes closed
...
Do not,
however, press down on the eyes
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With your eyes closed thus, try to imagine blackness,
which grows blacker and blacker
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Tip 141
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Stand with your feet 12 inches apart, hands held loosely at the sides, the whole
body and mind relaxed
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Imagine you are the pendulum of the clock, and move just as slowly
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You will see the object moving in the opposite direction of your
swing
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When you face one end of the window or object,
blink once
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Tip 142
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Exercise promotes longevity
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Dr
...
Paffenberger, the visiting professor of epidemiology at
the Harvard School of Pubic Health, who is the principal author of the report said, " We have
found a direct relationship between the level of physical activity and the length of life in the
college men we have studied
...
"
Tip 143
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Massage is an excellent form of passive exercise
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It involves the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the
body
...
As far back
as 400 B
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, the great Hippocrates, the father of medicine, employed massage and
manipulation in healing his patients
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What are the benefits of massage?
The general massage, dealing with all parts of the body, is highly beneficial in many ways
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It also boosts blood circulation and metabolic processes
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Tip 144
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There are five fundamental modes of
manipulation in massage
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1
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Effleurage is performed in five ways, namely stroking with (I) palms of two hands; (ii) the palm
of one hand; (iii) the knuckles; (iv) the ball of the thumb and (v) the finger tips
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It also warms and relaxes
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2
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Fric- tion limbers up
joints, tendons, and muscles and facilitates the removal of deposits by breaking them
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3
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One should apply heavy pressure
for deep kneading and light pressure for superficial kneading
...
It increases nutrition, strengthens muscles, relieves intestinal congestion and helps
elimination of the poisons
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4
...
Short and quick blows are generally given from the wrist
...
It increases blood supply, soothes nerves and strengthens
muscles
...
Vibrations:
This is achieved by rapidly shaking the pressing movements by use of the hand or fingers on
the body
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This is beneficial in neuritis and neuralgia
after the inflammatory stage is over
...
It also helps in bowel movement
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This can be done
by trained persons only
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Tip 145
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Vigorous exercise of any kind should not be taken for an hour and a half after eating, nor
immediately before meals
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If exercising makes you tired, stop
immediately
...
The most important rule about the fitness plan is to start with very light exercise and
to increase the effort in gradual and easy stages
...
One can start off with a brisk walk for 15 to 20 minutes
...
It is valueless and possibly harmful to become exhausted or seriously short
of breath
...
When your exercise routine begins to bore you, remember its benefits
...
The basal metabolic rate and habitual body
temperature will slowly rise during several weeks of physical exercise, if the programme is
not too hard
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Here are ten important benefits of regular exercise
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Regular progressive physical exercise can bring about the balance of automatic, or
involuntary, nervous system
...
This accounts for stronger pulse waves, higher
metabolism and better circulation
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Exercise can prevent or reduce gravitational ptosis or sag, as it is commonly called
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3
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This permits greater blood flow and gives
the muscles, including the heart, more resistance to fatigue
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4
...
5
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6, Better respiratory reserve is developed by persistent exercise
...
With greater respiratory reserves, exercise
become easier
...
Improvement in tone and function of veins can be accomplished by repetitiously squeezing
and draining the blood out of them and then allowing them to fill
...
Sweating in exercise aids kidneys by helping to eliminate the waste matter from the body
...
Consistent exercise leads to improvement in quality of blood
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10
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Tip 147
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To begin with the patient should resort to a short juice fast for five to seven days
...
Grape-fruit juice,
pineapple juice, lemon juice and juices of green vegetables are especially beneficial
...
After the juice fast, the patient should take optimum diet made up from three basic food groups,
namely (i) seeds, nuts and grains, (ii) vegetables and, (iii) fruits, with emphasis on raw foods
...
Cold pressed vegetable oils,
particularly safflower oil, flax seed oil and olive oil should be used regularly
...
Tip 148
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The procedure is to take the juice of an orange in a glass of warm water
every two hours from 8 a
...
to 8 p
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Thereafter, the patient should adopt an all-fruit diet for two or three days
...
After the all-fruit diet, the patient should follow a well-balanced diet of seeds, nuts and grains,
vegetables and fruits
...
The patient should avoid meats, sugar, tea, coffee, condiments, pickles, refined and
processed foods, soft-drinks, candies, ice-cream and products made from sugar and white
flour
...
Fasting for Gallstones
Even the nature cure cannot spare the need for surgery on the gallbladder if good diet is
neglected
...
Smaller gall-stones can, however, cleared through nature cure methods
...
In cases of acute gall-bladder
inflammation, the patient should fast for two or three days, until the acute condition clears
...
After the fast, the patient should take carrot,
beet, grapefruit, lemon and grape juice for a few days
...
Yoghurt, cottage cheese and a tablespoon
of olive oil twice a day should also be taken
...
All meats, eggs, animal fats and processed and
denatured fats as well as fried foods should be avoided
...
The patient should eat small meals at frequent intervals, rather than three large meals
...
* Mid morning: Fresh fruit juice
...
Fresh fruit for dessert, if desired
...
Tip 150
...
The patient should undertake a fast for five to seven days on orange juice and water
...
This usually clears up if fasting is
continued
...
A warm water enema should be used daily during the period of
fasting to cleanse the bowels
...
In this regimen, he should have three meals a day of juicy fruits such
as grapes, apples, pears, peaches, oranges and pineapple
...
* Lunch: Steamed vegetables such as lettuce, beets, celery, water-cress, turnips, squash,
carrots, tomatoes, cabbage and potatoes, chapattis of whole wheat flour, cottage cheese and
butter-milk
...
Tip 151
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The safest treatment for acute nephritis is fasting
...
The patient should resort to juice fasting for seven to ten days until the acute symptoms
subside
...
A warm water enema should be taken each day while fasting, to cleanse the bowels of the
toxic matter being thrown off by the self-cleansing process resulting from the fast
...
Juicy fruits such
as apples, grapes, oranges, pears, peaches and pineapples should be taken during this period
at five-hourly intervals
...
In this
regimen, milk, preferably raw goat's milk, may be added to the fruit diet for further seven days
...
Tip 152
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This enables the healing power within the body to
assert itself, and produce normalcy
...
In this regimen, he or she should take fruit or vegetable juices, diluted
with water on 50: 50 basis every two or three hours from 8
...
m
...
00 p
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The bowels
should be cleansed daily with warm water during this period
...
Curd and milk may be added to this
diet after a few days
...
The large proportion of the diet should consist of
raw foods
...
This diet
may be supplemented with cold-pressed vegetable oils, honey and yeast
...
The patient should avoid tea, coffee, alcoholic beverages
and all condiments and highly flavoured dishes
...
Tip 153
...
While fasting, the bowels should be cleansed through a warm
water enema
...
In this regimen, orange or grapefruit may be taken for breakfast, lunch may consist of a raw
salad of any vegetables in season, with raisins, prunes, figs or dates; and for dinner, one or
two steamed vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, carrots, turnips, cauliflower, etc
...
NO bread or potatoes or other starchy food should
be taken; otherwise the effect of the diet will be lost
...
Tip 154
...
Although the old classic form of fasting was a pure water fast, most of the leading authorities
on fasting today agree that juice fasting is far superior to a water fast
...
Rangar Berg, the world -famous authority on nutrition, "During fasting the
body burns up and excretes huge amounts of accumulated wastes
...
Elimination of uric acid and
other inorganic acids will be accelerated
...
juice
fasting is, therefore, the best form of fasting
...
They supply essential elements for
the body's own healing activity and cell regeneration and thus speeding the recovery
...
Canned or frozen juices
should not be used
...
This is done so that the patient
is not bothered by gas or decomposing matter formed from the excrements remaining in the
body
...
The patient should get as much fresh air as possible and should drink plain lukewarm water
when thirsty
...
The total liquid intake should be
approximately six to eight glasses
...
Fasting Therapies for Psoriasis
Since psoriasis is a metabolic disease, a cleansing juice fast for about seven days is always
desirable in the beginning of the treatment
...
Juices of citrus fruits should be avoided
...
After the juice fast, the patient should adopt
the diet of three basic food groups, namely (i) seeds, nuts and grains, (ii) vegetables and (iii)
fruits, with emphasis on raw seeds and nuts, especially sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds,
sunflower seeds and plenty of organically grown raw vegetables and fruits
...
Refined or processed foods
and foods containing hydrogenated fats or white sugar, all condiments, tea and coffee, should
also be avoided
...
Juice fasts may be repeated after four weeks on diet
...
Why Fasting Is the Master Remedy
Fasting is the master remedy
...
The majority of persons eat too much and follow sedentary occupations that do not permit
sufficient and proper exercise for utilisation of this large quantity of food
...
Digestion and elimination become slow and the functional activity of the whole system
gets deranged
...
Every
disease can be healed by only one remedy - by doing just the opposite of what causes it, that
is, by reducing the food intake or fasting
...
An Invitation to Fasting
Instead of rushing to complete your day before your evening meal, consider fasting
...
If you suffer a chronic illness, fasting is the best remedy for the treatment of disorders resulting
from toxins in the system
...
To begin with, try fasting on orange juice and water
for two or three days
...
m
...
m
...
If the orange juice does not agree, juices
of vegetable such as carrots and cucumber may be taken
...
After the short juice fast, the you may adopt an all-fruit diet for about two days, taking three
meals a day of fresh juicy fruits such as apples, pears, grapes, grapefruit, orange, pineapple
peaches and melon
...
This diet should be supplemented with milk, yoghurt, butter-milk,
vegetable oil and honey
...
Tip 158
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It is
curative and in serious conditions of the kidneys and liver
...
The various
nervous disorders also respond favourably to this mode of treatment
...
In cases of diabetes, advanced
stages of tuberculosis, and extreme cases of neurasthenia, long fasts will be harmful
...
Tip 159
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Not all fasts are equivalent
...
The duration is important, because long periods of
fasting can be dangerous if undertaken without competent professional guidance
...
The period of the fast, however, should not exceed a week of total fasting at a time
...
A correct mode of living and a balanced
diet after the fast will restore vigour and vitality to the
individual
...
The Key Rule for Fasting and Fatigue
Only very simple exercises like short walks may be undertaken during the fast
...
Cold baths are not advisable
...
Fasting sometimes produces a state of sleeplessness
which can be overcome by a warm tub bath, hot water bottles at the feet and by drinking one or
two glasses of hot water
...
Seriously sick
persons have no desire for food and fasting comes naturally to them
...
Tip 161
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The success of your fast depends largely on how it is broken
...
The main rules for breaking the fast are these:
* Do not overeat
...
* Chew your food thoroughly
...
If the transition to eating solid foods is carefully planned, there will be no discomfort or damage
...
The right food after a
fast is as important and decisive for proper results as the fast itself
...
Basic Food Cures: Almonds, Cabbage, and Carrots to Relieve Gastric
Inflammation
Almond milk made from blanched almonds in a blender is very beneficial for ulcers as it binds
the excess of acid in the stomach and supplies high quality proteins
...
It actually helps to heal peptic ulcer
...
Cabbage is boiled in
water
...
The leaves of kalyana murangal tree,
which is a variety of drumstick found in South India, have also proved helpful in the healing of
the ulcers
...
Raw vegetables juices, particularly carrot and cabbage juices are beneficial in the treatment of
the peptic ulcers
...
The formula proportions in the case of the first combination are 300 ml of
carrots and 200 ml of spinach and in case of the second combination, 300 ml of carrots and
three ounces each of beets and cucumber to make half a litre of juice
...
Basic Food Cures: Apples in Alcoholism
Apples are considered valuable in the treatment of alcoholism as their use removes
intoxication and reduces the craving for wine and other intoxicating liquors
...
It has a sobering effect and is an antidote to alcohol
...
The best substitute drink for alcohol is a
glass of fresh fruit juice, sweetened with honey, if desired
...
The patient should always have easily available juices, candy, or other snacks
to be taken between meals if he feels a craving for a stimulant
...
The patient should eat several small meals a day in preference to two or three
large ones and avoid strong condiments such as pepper, mustard, and chilli
...
Tip 164
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Fibre is essential to human health
...
Unfortunately, eating too much wheat fibre alone
can cause unexpected results, such as acid stomach, and, surprisingly, constipation
...
Beans and peas are as useful as whole grains as
sources of fibre
...
Much of this fibre is water- soluble, which makes legumes
likely agents for lowering cholesterol
...
Tip 165
...
It is an excellent solvent for
inorganic calcium deposit
...
These juices can be
taken individually or in combination
...
Any juice provides the potassium needed for general health of the circulatory system
...
Favour fruit juices is there is any "cold" condition: clammy skin, fatigue, or obesity
without toxic symptoms
...
Bitter Gourd for Diabetes
Recent scientific investigations have established that bitter gourd (karela) is highly beneficial in
the treatment of diabetes
...
It should, therefore, be
included liberally in the diet of the diabetic
...
The seeds of bitter gourd can be
added to food in a powdered form
...
Tip 167
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They should be boiled with milk
after washing them thoroughly in tepid water
...
Eating of such raisins should be followed by the use of milk
...
of milk, three times daily, the quantity of raising should be gradually increased to
50 grams each time
...
Buttermilk for Diarrhoea
An effective remedy for diarrhoea is the use of buttermilk
...
It helps overcome harmful intestinal flora and
re-establish the benign or friendly flora
...
It may be taken and mixed with a pinch of salt three or four times a day for controlling
diarrhoea
...
This fermented food provides useful bacteria
that displace the micro-organisms that cause digestive infections
...
Tip 169
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It supplies water to combat
dehydration, replenishes sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sulphur and magnesium,
supplies pectin and coats the intestine to allay inflammation
...
One pound of carrot may be cooked in five ounces of water until it is soft
...
Three-quarter tablespoon of salt may be mixed
...
Tip 170
...
For better results, carrot should be taken with a
half-boiled egg dipped in a tablespoonful of honey once daily for a month or two
...
It is for
this reason that carrot halwa, prepared according to Unani specifications is considered a very
effective tonic to improve sexual strength
...
It has been mentioned in
ancient Indian literature that the persons who take five to 10 g of root powder of this
vegetable with milk and 'misri' daily will never lose sexual vigour
...
Cherries for Gout
The cherry, sweet or sour, is considered an effective remedy for gout
...
Blan Ph
...
some 35 years ago
...
Subsequently, many people with gout used this simple therapy with great success
...
Thereafter, about 10 cherries a
day will keep the ailment under control
...
Tip 172
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This should
consist of unrefined food such as whole grain cereals, bran, honey, molasses, and lentils;
green and leafy vegetables, especially spinach, French beans, tomatoes, lettuce, onion,
cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, celery, turnip, pumpkin, peas, beets, asparagus, carrot;
fresh fruits, especially pears, grapes, figs, papayas, mangoes, grapefruit, gooseberries, guava
and oranges; dry fruits such as figs, raisins, apricots and dates; milk products in the form of
butter, ghee and cream
...
Food should be properly chewed, each morsel at least 15 times
...
Sugar and sugary foods should be
strictly avoided because sugar steals B vitamins from the body, without which the intestines
cannot function normally
...
Tip 173
...
Raw juices act as a cleansing agent and start eliminating toxins and morbid matter from the
system immediately
...
These reactions,
which are part of the cleansing process, should not be suppressed by the use of drugs
...
Canned juices contain proteins that have been "shocked" in the process of heating the product
to prevent bacterial growth
...
The canned juice may also contain
sodium, cancelling out the nutritional effect of its large reserve of potassium
...
Tip 174
...
Fibre forms the skeletal system of plants
...
Dietary fibre, the roughage of yesteryears, consists of those parts of the plant foods
that cannot be digested by enzymes or other digestive secretions in the ailmentary canal
...
Recent studies in this area indicate that sufficient intake of fibre-rich diet may help prevent
obesity, colon cancer, heart disease, gallstones, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis and
diabetic conditions
...
This new
insight into the true nature of fibre has given the lie to old beliefs that bran is synonymous with
fibre, that all fibre is fibrous or stringy and that all fibre tastes the same
...
Fighting Fat with a Vegetarian Diet
For a low-fat diet, eat a vegetarian diet
...
This accounts for lower serum cholesterol levels found in
vegetarians, which considerably reduces the risk of developing heart diseases and breast and
colon cancer
...
Fibre, being
indigestible, increases the bulk of the faces, keeps them soft and makes them easy to expel
...
High fibre intake has been associated with decreased
risks of diseases of the colon, appendicitis, cancer of the colon and rectum, hiatus hernia, piles
and varicose veins
...
According to
him, " a perfectly constituted diet is one in which the principal ingredients are milk, milk
products, any whole cereal grain or mixture of cereal grains, green leafy vegetables and fruits
...
They make good the defects of other constituents of the diet,
protect the body against infection and disease of various kinds, and their use in sufficient
quantity ensures physical efficiency
...
The Figgy Cure
Figs are an excellent food remedy for increasing weight in case of thinness
...
The fig is also the superlative treatment for haemorrhoids
...
They should be taken the first
thing in the morning along with water in which they were soaked
...
This treatment should be continued for three or four weeks
...
This facilitates easy evacuation of faeces and keeps the alimentary canal clean
...
Tip 177
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However, the time needed for such treatment may
extend from six months to three years
...
To start with, it will
be beneficial to undergo a fast for three to four days on orange juice and water
...
After this initial fast, a diet of very restricted nature
should be followed for two weeks
...
Raw vegetable salads in season, with olive oil and lemon
juice dressing, and soaked raisins, figs or dates should be taken during lunch
...
Potatoes should not be taken
...
After
two weeks on this diet, the cataract patient may start on a fuller diet on the following lines:
* Breakfast: Any fresh fruits in season, except bananas
...
* Dinner: Two or three steamed vegetables, other than potatoes, with nuts and fresh fruit
...
The bowels
should be cleansed daily with a warm water enema during the fast, and afterwards as
necessary
...
Tip 178
...
Pulp of the fruit mixed with jaggery should be given thrice daily
...
Large quantities of the infusion so made should be administered with
jaggery
...
The use of pomegranate rind is another effective remedy for dysentery
...
It should be removed from the fire when one third of the
milk has evaporated
...
It will relieve the disease very soon
...
A few lemons, peels
and sliced, should be added to 250 ml of water and boiled for a few minutes
...
Tip 179
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To begin with, the patient should be placed on an exclusive fruit diet for first few days
...
Thereafter, he may gradually adopt a
well balanced diet of three basic food groups viz
...
The diet should include a moderate amount of raw milk preferably goat's
milk and milk products such as raw butter and homemade cottage cheese
...
Both
these substances are needed in large amounts by epileptics
...
The patient should avoid all refined foods, fried and greasy food, sugar and
products made with it, strong tea, coffee, alcoholic beverages, condiments and pickles
...
He should not eat large meals before going to bed
...
Foods for Colitis
Diet plays an important part in the treatment of colitis
...
The juices may be diluted with a little boiled
water
...
Citrus juices
should be avoided
...
After the juice fast, the patient should gradually adopt a diet of small, frequent meals of soft
cooked or steamed vegetables, rice, dalia (coarsely broken wheat), well ripened fruits like
banana and papaya, yoghurt and home-made cottage cheese
...
All food must be eaten slowly and chewed thoroughly
...
Ripe bananas are highly beneficial in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, being bland, smooth,
easily digested and slightly laxative
...
An effective remedy for ulcerative colitis is the use of butter- milk
...
Buttermilk enema twice a week is also
soothing and helps in re-installing a healthy flora in the colon
...
Cooked apple also aids the healing of ulcerative conditions because of its ample
concentration of iron and phosphorous
...
More Foods for Male Sexual Stamina
Dried dates, known as chhuhara in the vernacular, is a highly strengthening food for men
...
These have a special place in the comprehensive diet to
correct the condition
...
To begin with, the patient should adopt an
exclusive fresh fruit diet from five to seven days
...
The bowels should be cleansed daily during this period with a
warm-water enema
...
The patient should avoid smoking, alcohol, tea, coffee and
all processed, canned, refined and denatured foods, especially white sugar and white flour and
products made from them
...
More Foods for Sinusitis
One of the most effective remedies for sinus problems is to eat pungent herbs like garlic and
onion which tend to break up mucous congestion all through the respiratory tract
...
Beneficial results can also be
achieved by adding these herbs in moderate amounts to regular meals
...
100 ml each of beet and
cucumber juice or 200 ml of spinach juice should be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice in these
combinations
...
Foods to Avoid When Dealing with Stress
Reactions to stress are manifold
...
Some of the factors that can produce stress are children or the lack of them, the boss or the
subordinate, the traffic ,the telephone or the lack of it, overwork or not enough to do, too much
money or too little of it, making decision, a dull routine job, lack of authority and apprehensions
about the future
...
There are certain foods which are associated with stress and anxiety and should be
scrupulously avoided by patients
...
Tip 184
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Coffee in particular, should be completely avoided because of its high caffeine content
...
Beer and tobacco, which can cause constriction of blood vessels, should also be avoided
...
The patient should not take excessive fluids, whether it is
juice, milk or water at any time
...
The diet of the patient suffering from glaucoma should be based on three basic
food groups, namely, seeds, nuts and grains; vegetables and fruit, with emphasis on raw
vitamin C foods, fresh fruits, and vegetables
...
Foods to Consume When Dealing with Stress
There are many foods that are helpful in meeting the demands of stress and should be taken
regularly by the patient
...
* Yoghurt is rich in vitamin A, B complex and D
...
* Blackstrap molasses, a by-product of sugar refining process, is rich in iron and B vitamins
...
* Seeds such as alfalfa, sunflower, and pumpkin and sprouts are rich in calcium and quite
effective as deterrents of listlessness and anxiety
...
Tip 186
...
These are vitamins A and B, minerals such
as calcium, potassium and magnesium which reduce the feeling of irritability and anxiety
...
Some of the valuable sources of vitamin B
are cashews, green leafy vegetables, yeast, sprouts and bananas
...
It has a deep effect on the adrenal glands and the immune system and adequate amount of
this vitamin along with vitamin A can help prevent many of the changes caused by stress
...
Fruit for Healthy Teeth and Gums
Chewing unripe guava is an excellent tonic for teeth and gums
...
Chewing its tender leaves also helps in curing
bleeding from gums and keeps the teeth healthy
...
Lemon and lime are also useful in pyorrhoea due to their high vitamin C-content
...
Tip 188
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Bael fruit is regarded as best of all laxatives
...
Its regular
use for two or three months throws out even the old accumulated faecal matter
...
It
hardens the stools when they are loose and serves as a laxative when the bowels are
constipated
...
About 60 grams
of the fruit will suffice for an adult
...
Patients
suffering from chronic constipation should better adopt an exclusive diet of this fruit or its juice
for few days, but in ordinary cases a medium-sized pear taken after dinner or with breakfast
will have the desired effect
...
Grapes have also proved highly beneficial in overcoming constipation
...
Their
field of action is not limited to clearing the bowels only
...
One should take at least 350 grams of
grapes daily to achieve the desired results
...
Raisins should be soaked in a tumbler of drinking water for 24 to
48 hours
...
The raisins should be eaten
early in the morning
...
Tip 189
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The most
important of these is garlic
...
According to a Dr
...
It is a
tonic for loss of sexual power from any cause and for sexual debility and impotence resulting
from sexual overindulgence and nervous exhaustion
...
It stands second only to garlic
...
The white variety of onion, is however, more useful
for this purpose
...
Garlic for Asthma
Another effective remedy for asthma is garlic
...
Steaming ginger tea with minced garlic cloves in it, can also help to keep the
problem under control and should be taken both in the morning and evening
...
The patient should be
given a teaspoonful of turmeric powder with a glass of milk two or three times daily
...
During the attack, mustard oil mixed with little camphor should be massaged over the back of
the chest
...
The patient should also inhale steam
from the boiling water with caraway seeds, known as ajwain in the vernacular
...
Tip 191
...
In this condition, a diet of bananas only should be taken for three or
four days, consuming eight to nine bananas a day
...
Studies have shown that
smoking impairs kidney function
...
He should also avoid tea, coffee, all
flesh foods, condiments, pickles, and sauces
...
Growing Your Own Sprouts
The simple bean sprout is a fountain of nutrition
...
Ancient medical systems both in India and China made the bean sprout a critical food for
treating persons of deficient energy and long-term debility
...
Here is a critical rule for the efficacious use of sprouts:
Ensure that seeds and dried beans are purchased from a store where they are fresh,
unsprayed and packaged as food
...
Jambul for Diabetes
Another effective home remedy is jambul fruit known as jamun in the vernacular
...
The
fruits as such, the seeds and fruit juice are all useful in the treatment of this disease
...
They should be
dried and powdered
...
Tip 194
...
It was Dr
...
He employed it for over 25 years with beneficial results
...
in four litres of hot water, boiling slowly for four hours
...
Thereafter, the fluid should
be poured through another piece of muslin without stirring
...
Ramm, a glassful of this decoction should be given to the patient every two
hours through the day for one day, and thereafter it may be taken several times a week
...
Ramm also says that this decoction will not work if it is more than 24 hours old
...
The basil, known as tulsi in the vernacular, has a strengthening effect on the kidneys
...
It has been found
that the stones can be expelled from the urinary tract with this treatment
...
Its
regular use prevents future stone formation
...
Not Everything Green Goes for the Kidney Patient
The nephritis patient should avoid vegetables containing large quantities of oxalic acid such as
spinach and rhubarb
...
Garlic, asparagus, parsley, watercress, cucumber and celery are excellent vegetables
...
Both have a healing effect on kidneys
...
All salt should be
eliminated from the diet
...
A glassful of carrot juice mixed with tablespoonful of honey and a teaspoonful of fresh lime
juice is a very effective home remedy for nephritis
...
Tip 196
...
It is said to possess
expectorant properties
...
One teaspoon of
raw onion juice, the first thing in the morning will be highly beneficial in such cases
...
Tip 197
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It contains elements which help
to maintain the blood vessels, particularly the capillaries and arterial system in a healthy
condition
...
The added effects of parsley for the health are many
...
Parsley may also be eaten raw in salads and
cooked as a vegetable, taken in moderation in a balanced diet
...
Pomegranate and Mango for Diarrhoea
The pomegranate has proved beneficial in the treatment of diarrhoea on account of its
astringent properties
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This will control the
diarrhoea
...
The seeds should be collected during the mango
season, dried in the shade and powdered and kept stored for use as medicine when required
...
Tip 199
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These seeds are rich in unsaturated fatty acids
which are essential to the health of the prostate
...
The diet should also exclude spices,
condiments, salt in excess, sauces, red meats, cheese, asparagus, watercress, greasy or fried
foods, alcohol, tobacco and too much tea or coffee
...
Water should be taken between meals and not
at mealtime
...
Soy for Nerve Diseases
Certain remedies have been found highly beneficial in the treatment of neuritis
...
A cupful of soybean milk mixed with a teaspoonful of honey should
be taken every night in this condition
...
Soybean milk is prepared by soaking the beans in water for about 12 hours
...
The paste is mixed with water, three times its quantity
...
After it becomes little cooler, it should be strained through a cheese cloth and sugar added
...
It is prepared by boiling one-quarter cup of
all natural pearled barley in two quarters of water
...
For better results, it should be mixed with buttermilk and lime juice
...
Special Diet for Kidney Stones Made of Calcium
In calcium phosphate stones, over-secretion of parathyroid hormone causes loss of calcium
from the bones resulting in a high blood level of calcium with increased excretion of calcium in
the urine
...
For controlling the formation of calcium phosphate stones, a moderately low calcium and
phosphorous diet should be taken
...
The maintenance level of calcium is 680 mg and of phosphorous 1000 mg
...
Foods which should be avoided are
whole wheat flour, Bengal gram, peas, soyabeans, beets, spinach, cauliflower, turnips, carrots,
almonds and coconuts
...
In such a diet, only half a litre of milk, two
servings of fruits and two servings of vegetables (200 grams) should be taken
...
For fruits, watermelon, grapes, peaches, pears, pineapple, papayas and guavas
may be taken
...
Special Diet for Kidney Stones Made of Uric Acid
Uric acid stones of the kidneys require special dietary measures
...
Since uric acid is an end product of purine metabolism, foods with a
high purine content such as sweet bread, liver and kidney should be avoided
...
In this diet, fruits and vegetables should be liberally used and acid-forming foods
should be kept to the minimum necessary for satisfactory nutrition
...
These foods include almonds,
beetroots, brinjal, brown bread, cabbage, cherry, chocolate, French Beans, potatoes, radish,
spinach and soyabeans
...
The Basic Protocol for Heart Disease
The following is the suggested diet for persons suffering from hypertension or some disorder of
the heart:
* On rising: Warm water with lemon juice and honey or fresh fruit juice of apple, grapes,
orange, pineapple
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* Mid-morning: Fresh fruit juice or coconut water
...
One or two slices of whole meal bread or
chapattis, curd, fresh grapes and other fruits in season
...
* Dinner: Fresh fruit or vegetable juice or soup, two lightly cooked vegetables, one or two whole
wheat tappets
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Tip 204
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The thickest and greenest outer leaves are most effective for use as compresses
...
The leaves should be
made flat, soft and smooth by rolling them with a rolling pin after removing the thick veins
...
A pad of soft wooden cloth should be put over it
...
Tip 205
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Recent research has
discovered in this vegetable a valuable content called tartaric acid which inhibits the conversion
of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat
...
A helping of cabbage salad would be the simplest way to stay slim, a painless way of dieting
...
Cabbage is found to possess the maximum
biological value with minimum calorific value
...
Tip 206
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They exercise beneficial effect in normalising all
the body functions
...
* The juices extracted from raw fruits and vegetables require no digestion and almost all their
vital nutrients are assimilated directly in the bloodstream
...
This is highly beneficial in normalising
acid-alkaline balance in the blood and tissues as there is over-acidity in most conditions of illhealth
...
* Raw juices contain certain natural medicines, vegetal hormones and antibiotics
...
Certain hormones needed by the
pancreas to produce insulin are present in cucumber and onion juices
...
Tip 207
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The patient should fast for a few days on lemon juice with honey and thereafter resort to a fruit
juice diet to nourish the system and eliminate the toxins
...
The patient should, however, avoid the common dietetic errors
...
Foods which tend to produce phlegm such as rice, sugar, lentils and curds as also fried and
other difficult- to- digest foods should be avoided
...
Lunch and dinner should consist of a salad of raw
vegetables such as cucumber, lettuce, tomato, carrot and beets, one or two lightly cooked
green vegetables and wheat bread
...
Tip 208
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Lemon peel is believed to be one of the richest known sources of vitamin P
...
Shredded lemon peel may be added to soups and stews, or sprinkled over salads
...
A teaspoonful may be taken every three hours, or
immediately before or after a meal
...
The Lemon Juice Diet for Losing Weight
Another effective remedy for obesity is an exclusive lemon juice diet
...
On the second day juice of three lemons
mixed with equal amount of water should be given
...
Then the number of lemons should be decreased in the same order until
three lemons are taken in a day
...
Tip 210
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In the beginning of this mode of treatment, the patient should fast for three days
on warm water and like juice so as to cleanse the system
...
m
...
m
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Then the quantity
of milk should be gradually increased so as to take a glass every half an hour from 8 a
...
to 8
p
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If such a quantity can be tolerated fairly comfortably
...
It should be
sipped very slowly through a straw
...
Tip 211
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Acne: Grapes, pear, plum, tomato, cucumber, carrot, potato and spinach
...
Arteriosclerosis: Grapefruit, pineapple, lemon, celery, carrot, lettuce, and spinach
...
Arthritis: Sour cherry, pineapple, sour apple, lemon, grapefruit, cucumber, beet, carrot, lettuce
and spinach
...
Bronchitis: Apricot, lemon, pineapple, peach, tomato, carrot, onion and spinach
...
Colds: Lemon, orange, grapefruit, pineapple, carrot, onion, celery and spinach
...
Colitis: Apple, apricot, pear, peach, pineapple, papaya, carrot, beet, cucumber and spinach
...
Diarrhoea: Papaya, lemon, pineapple, carrot and celery
...
Epilepsy: Red grapes, figs, carrot, celery and spinach
...
Gout: Red sour cherries, pineapple, tomato, cucumber, beet, carrot, celery and spinach
...
Headache: Grapes, lemon, carrot, lettuce and spinach
...
High blood pressure: Grapes, orange, cucumber, carrot and beet
...
Insomnia: Apple, grapes, lemon, lettuce, carrot and celery
...
Kidney Disorders: Apple, orange, lemon, cucumber, cucumber, carrot, celery, parsley and
beet
...
Menstrual Disorders: Grapes, prunes, cherry, spinach, lettuce turnips and beet
...
Neuritis: Orange, pineapple, apple, carrot and beet
...
Piles: Lemon, orange, papaya, pineapple, carrot, spinach, turnip and watercress
...
Psoriasis: Grapes, carrot, beet, and cucumber
...
Stomach Ulcers: Apricot, grapes, cabbage and carrot
...
Sore Throat: Apricot, grapes, lemon, pineapple, prune, tomato, carrot and parsley
...
Varicose Veins: Grapes, orange, plum, tomato, beetroot carrot and watercress
...
The Potato Cure for Rheumatism
Raw potato juice is regarded as an excellent food remedy for rheumatism
...
This
will help eliminate an acid condition and relieve rheumatism
...
The old potato is thrown away
and
replaced by a new one after a few days
...
The skin is
exceptionally
rich in vital mineral salts and the water in which the peelings have been boiled is one of the
best
medicines for the ailments caused by excess of acid in the system
...
The decoction should then be strained and
a glassful of the same taken three or four times daily
...
The Pungent Cure for Hypertension
Garlic is regarded as one of the most effective remedies to lower blood pressure
...
The pressure and tension are reduced because it has the power to ease the spasms of the
small arteries
...
The average dosage should be two to three capsules a day to make a dent in the high blood
pressure
...
The Surprising Treatment for Hypertension
Watermelon is another valuable safeguard against high blood pressure
...
A side-benefit of eating watermelon is its generous supply of the phytochemical lycopene
...
It is also helpful in avoiding the problems of aging in the health of the eyes
...
The Sweet Honey Cure for Overweight
Ingestion of honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity
...
One
should start with small quantity of about 10 grams to be taken with hot water
...
Fasting on honey-lime juice water is highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity without the
loss of energy and appetite
...
Tip 216: To cure ulcers, go bananas
...
They are said to contain an
unidentified
compound called, perhaps jokingly, vitamin U (against ulcers)
...
Banana and milk are considered an ideal diet for the patients who are in an advanced stage of
the disease
...
Tip joint diseases with fruits and vegetables
...
It may consist of a
couple of fresh raw vegetables in the form of a salad and at least two cooked vegetables
...
The cooked vegetables may include asparagus, beets,
cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, brinjal, mushroom, onions, peas, beans, spinach,
tomatoes, squash and turnips
...
Green juice, extracted from any green leafy vegetable, mixed with carrot, celery and
red beet juice, is specific for arthritis
...
Fresh pineapple is also
valuable as the enzyme in fresh pineapple juice, bromelain reduces swelling and inflammation
in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
...
Tip 218: Two Simple Cures for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Celery is another effective food remedy for rheumatism
...
This also has a tonic action on the stomach and kidneys
...
Powdered seeds can be
used as a condiment
...
Tip 219
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A
tablespoonful each of fresh amla juice and honey mixed together should be taken every
morning in this condition
...
It is a
rich source of vitamin P which is found both in the juice and peel of the fruit
...
Tip 220
...
The quickest and most
effective way in which the body can obtain and assimilate these elements is by drinking daily at
least half a litre of the combined raw juices of carrot and spinach
...
This magic medium is optimal for recovery
from nervous inflammatory diseases
...
Vegetable Juices to Benefit Gastritis
Carrot juice in combination with the juice of spinach is considered highly beneficial in the
treatment of gastritis
...
oo many different foods should not be mixed at the same meal
...
Eight to 10 glasses of water should be taken daily but
water should not be taken with meals as it dilutes the digestive juices and delays digestion
...
Tip 222
...
The 20-years old, ongoing Japanese study found
that people who ate green and yellow vegetables every day had a decreased risk of developing
lung, stomach and other cancers
...
Tip 223
...
It should aim at cleansing
the blood and tissues of the acid impurities which are at the root of the trouble
...
Raw spinach juice is another valuable food remedy for the prevention and treatment of
pyorrhoea because of its beneficial effect on the teeth and gums
...
A permanent aid for this
affliction has been found in the use of natural raw foods and in drinking an ample quantity of
carrot and spinach juice
...
Wheatgrass for Leukaemia
Dr
...
S
...
, the well-known naturopath and a pioneer in the field of
living food nutrition, has been testing the effect of a drink made of fresh wheatgrass in the
treatment of leukaemia
...
Dr
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You can grow your own wheatgrass from un-milled kernels of organic wheat held for several
days in a warm but not hot room on a damp cloth
...
Tip 225
...
It may help control the condition temporarily, but it is harmful in many other respects
and may result in other diseases like heart trouble, arteries, kidney problems and cancer
...
Seeds, nuts and grains should be the main constituents of the
diet
...
Grains, in the form of cereals, should
be cooked
...
This will keep the blood sugar level normal and constant for a long
period
...
Eating raw nuts and seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds or
drinking milk, butter milk or fruit juices between meals will be highly beneficial
...
Coffee, alcohol and soft drinks should also be avoided
...
The following is the menu suggested for hypoglycaemia
...
* Breakfast: Nuts, seeds, fruit, cottage cheese and buttermilk
...
* Lunch: Cooked cereals and milk
...
* Dinner: Vegetable salad with a cooked vegetable from among those allowed, one or two
slices of whole wheat bread, cottage cheese and butter milk
...
Vegetables which can be taken in hypoglycaemia are asparagus, beets, carrots, cucumbers,
egg-plants, peas, radishes, tomatoes, spinach, kale, lettuce, beans, baked potatoes
...
Consumption of
citrus should be limited
...
Figs and Mango for Relief of Piles
The most important food remedy for piles is dry figs
...
They should be taken the first
thing in the morning along with water in which they were soaked
...
This treatment should be continued for three or four weeks
...
This facilitates easy
evacuation of faeces and keeps the alimentary canal clean
...
Mango seeds are regarded as an effective remedy for bleeding piles
...
It should be given in doses of about one and a half gram to two grams with or
without honey
...
Heart Protection with Lecithin
To protect the body from the effects of a high-fat diet, take lecithin
...
This helps in changing the fat in the blood from large particles to smaller
and smaller ones
...
The result is that, the fat particles remain too large to be able to pass through the arterial walls
...
Tip 228
...
They are regarded as adaptogen or anti-stress agents
...
It has been suggested that even healthy
persons should chew 12 leaves of holy basil twice a day, morning and evening for preventing
stress
...
The water boiled with basil leaves should be taken as a drink and also used as a
gargle in sore throat
...
Castor Oil for Dysenteric Disorders
The often-forgotten but always effective remedy for dysentery is castor oil
...
This acts as a mild
aperient and facilitates quicker removal of offensive matter, minimises the strain during motion
and also acts as a lubricant to the ulcerated surfaces
...
This can be done
twice or thrice daily
...
A hot water bag may be applied over the abdomen
...
Solid foods should be introduced
very carefully and gradually according to the pace of recovery
...
Other foods which should be avoided are tea, coffee,
white sugar and white flour and products made from them as well as alcohol in all forms
...
Tip 230
...
A teaspoonful of
this powder should be administered with a glass of milk two or three times daily
...
Another effective remedy for bronchitis is a mixture of dried ginger powder, pepper and long
pepper taken in equal quantities three times a day
...
The powder of these three ingredients have antipyretic qualities and are
effective in dealing with fever accompanied by bronchitis
...
Tip 231
...
The most
important of these is the use of long pepper
...
This will help greatly if taken in initial stages of the disease
...
Another excellent remedy for influenza is the green leaves of basil or tulsi plant
...
This decoction should be taken as tea
...
Garlic and turmeric are other effective food medicines for influenza
...
Garlic juice may also
be sucked up the nose
...
It will prevent complications arising from influenza and
also activate the liver which becomes sluggish during the attack
...
Home Remedies for Dandruff
Several home remedies have been found useful in the treatment of dandruff
...
Two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds should be
soaked overnight in water
...
This paste should be applied all over the scalp and left for half-an hour
...
The use of a teaspoon of fresh lime juice for the last rinse, while washing hair, is equally
beneficial
...
Washing the hair twice a week with green gram powder in curd is another useful
prescription
...
Another measure which helps to counteract dandruff is to dilute
cider vinegar with an equal quantity of water and dab this on to the hair with cotton wool in
between shampooing
...
Tip 233
...
The seeds
of lime and black pepper seeds, ground to get a fine paste, is one of the valuable remedies
...
This increases blood circulation in
the affected area and stimulates hair growth
...
Another useful remedy for patchy loss of hair is the paste of liquorice (mulethi) made by
grinding the pieces in milk with a pinch of saffron
...
Tip 234
...
It is
obtained by pounding and squeezing through cloth
...
This will cause a profuse overflow of the yellow
coloured fluid through the nostrils
...
It is, however, a strong medicine and may cause in the
patients will delicate nature, side effects like giddiness, migraine and at times high fever for a
short duration
...
If the green juice of bitter luffa is not available, it can best be substituted by two or three drops
of the fluid obtained by soaking its dry crusts overnight in water
...
Seeds of bitter luffa which are easily available can also be used for the same purpose
after rubbing in water
...
The leaves should be
pounded and their juices extracted through cloth
...
It should be strained through a clean piece of muslin cloth before use
...
It induces a healthy appetite and proper evacuation of bowels, and
this results in gradual decrease of the trouble
...
Tip 235
...
It should be ensured that
the seeds, legumes or grains are of the sproutable type
...
Wheat has to be grown in soil
...
The seeds should be washed
thoroughly and then soaked overnight in a jar of pure water
...
The duration of soaking will depend upon the size of the seed
...
On the following morning, the seeds should be rinsed and the water drained off
...
Soaking makes the seeds,
grains or legumes fatty, pulpy and full of water
...
They will expand about eight times
their original size
...
It should also be ensured that the mouth of the jar is not completely covered so as to
allow air in
...
The seeds will germinate and become sprouts in two or three days from commencement of
soaking, depending on temperature and humidity
...
They should be kept well drained to prevent souring
...
Their
nutritional value is also optimum
...
Sprouts can be kept for several days in this way
...
More Home Remedies for Hair Loss
Several home remedies have been found useful in the prevention and treatment of the loss of
the hair
...
The scalp should be rubbed vigorously until it
starts to tingle with the heat
...
Amla oil, prepared by boiling dry pieces of amla in coconut oil, is considered a valuable hair
tonic for enriching hair growth
...
Lettuce (salad-ka-patta) is useful in preventing hair loss through deficiencies
...
The juice of alfalfa (lucerne) in combination with carrot and lettuce juice, taken daily
also helps the growth of hair to a remarkable extent
...
Tip 237
...
The best
known of such remedies is the use of seeds of psoralea, known as babchi in Hindi
...
The fluids should be
renewed every day
...
One gram of this powder should be taken every day with fresh
milk for 40 days continuously
...
Babchi seeds, combined with tamarind seeds, are also useful
...
They should then be shelled and dried in the
shade
...
If the
application of this paste causes itching or the white spots become red and a fluid being to ooze
out, it should be discontinued
...
Tip 238: Home Remedies for Colds
Garlic soup is an ancient remedy to reduce the severity of cold
...
The volatile oil in garlic flushes out the system of all toxins and thus helps bring down
fever
...
Ginger is also an excellent food remedy for colds and coughs
...
It should be drunk while it is still hot, in case of colds
...
Turmeric, with its antiseptic properties, is an effective remedy for cold and throat irritations
...
Turmeric powder should be put into a hot ladle
...
In case of a running cold, smoke from the
burning turmeric should be inhaled
...
Tip 239
...
The chief consideration in this treatment should be the balanced selection of foods which
provide the maximum essential nutrients with the least number of calories
...
Juices of lemon,
grape fruit, orange, pineapple, cabbage, celery, may be taken during this period
...
In
the alternative, short juice fasts should be repeated at regular intervals of two months or so
until the desired reduction in weight is achieved
...
Thereafter,
he may gradually embark upon a low-calorie well- balanced diet of three basic food groups,
namely (i) seeds, nuts and grains, (ii) vegetables and (iii)fruits, with emphasis on raw fruits,
vegetables, and fresh juices
...
Tip 240
...
The formula proportions
considered helpful in the combination juice of 500 ml are carrot 300 ml and beet and cucumber
100 ml each
...
They give only a temporary boost and this is soon followed by a downward plunge of
energy, leaving the sufferer worse than before
...
In Praise of Salt
You are surely worth your salt
...
Sodium
chloride, the chemical name for common salt, contains 39 per cent of sodium, an element
which never occurs in free form in nature
...
The body of a healthy person weighing about 65 kg contains 256g of sodium chloride
...
About 96g is in bone and less than
32g in the cells
...
It acts with other
electrolytes, especially potassium, in the intracellular fluid, to regulate the osmotic pressure
and maintain a proper water balance within the body
...
It is also required for
glucose absorption and for the transport of other nutrients across cell membranes
...
It promotes a clear brain, resulting in a better disposition and less mental
fatigue
...
It is also essential for the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach and
plays a part in many other glandular secretions
...
Vegetable foods rich in sodium are celery,
cucumbers, watermelon, lemons, oranges, grapefruit, beet-tops, cabbage, lettuce, corn, lady's
fingers, apple, berries, pears, squash, pumpkin, peaches, lentils, almonds and walnuts
...
The sodium chloride
requirements for persons living in the tropics have been estimated at 10g to 15g per day for
adults who are engaged in light work and 15g to 20g for those engaged in hard work
...
Both deficiency and excess of salt may produce adverse effects o the human body
...
Deficiency may lead to nausea, muscular
weakness, heat exhaustion, mental apathy and respiratory failure
...
Too
much sodium may lead to water retention, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, stomach
cancer, hardening of arteries and heart disease
...
In severe conditions, however,
administration of sodium chloride in the form of normal saline by intravenous drip may be
restored to
...
Tip 242
...
The human body needs calcium more than any other mineral
...
About 99 per cent of the quantity in the body is used for building strong
bones and teeth and the remaining one per cent is used by the blood, muscles and nerves
...
Without this mineral, the contractions of the heart
would be faulty, the muscles would not contract properly to make the limbs move and blood
would not clot
...
Calcium is found in milk and milk products, whole
wheat, leafy vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, and cabbage, carrots, watercress, oranges,
lemons, almonds, figs and walnuts
...
4 to 0
...
The requirement is larger for growing children and pregnant
and lactating women
...
A large increase in the dietary supply of calcium is needed in tetany and when the bones are
decalcified due to poor calcium absorption, as in rickets, osteomalacia and the malabsorption
syndrome
...
Tip 243
...
Ensure your body's supply of chlorine by adequate
consumption of salt
...
It is
essential for the proper distribution of carbon dioxide and the maintenance of osmotic pressure
in the tissues
...
It
prevents the building of excessive fat and auto-intoxication
...
It aids in the cleaning
out of body waste by helping the liver to function
...
No dietary allowance has been
established, but an average intake of daily salt will ensure adequate quantity of chlorine
...
Tip 244
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Cobalt is a component of vitamin B12, a nutritional factor necessary for the formation of red
blood cells
...
The presence of this mineral in foods helps the synthesis of
haemoglobin and the absorption of food- iron
...
All green leafy vegetables contain some amount of this mineral
...
Only a very small amount up to 8 mcg is considered necessary
...
Fluorine, the Forgotten Nutrient
Who ever hears about the many uses of fluorine by the body? Yet this element is essential to
good health
...
It is a germicide, and
acts as an antidote to poison, sickness and disease
...
These two elements, when combined, work particularly in the outer parts of
bones
...
Fluorine is found in goat's milk, cauliflower, watercress, garlic, beets, cabbage, spinach and
pistachio nuts
...
Iodine, the Vitality Nutrient
Maintain the beauty of your neck and the vitality of your metabolism by adequate consumption
of iodine
...
The essential thyroxin, which is
secreted by this gland, is made by the circulating iodine
...
It increases the heart rate
as well as urinary calcium excretion
...
It improves mental alacrity and promotes healthy hair,
nails, skin and teeth
...
Other good sources are turnip
greens, garlic, watercress, pineapples, pears, artichokes, citrus fruits, egg yolk and sea foods
and fish liver oils
...
per day for adult males
and 100 mcg
...
An increase to 125 mcg
...
per day during lactation has been recommended
...
Small doses of iodine are of great value in the prevention of goitre in areas where it is endemic
and are of value in treatments, at least in the early stages
...
Tip 247
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Iron is an important mineral which enters into the vital activity of the blood and glands
...
It distributes the oxygen inhaled into the lungs to all
the cells
...
It is required for
the healthy complexion and for building up resistance in the body
...
The Indian Council
of Medical Research has recommended an allowance of 20 to 30 mg of iron in a balanced diet
for an adult
...
Deficiency of dietary iron may cause nutritional
anaemia, lowered resistance to disease, a general run down condition, pale complexion,
shortness of breath on manual exertion and loss of interest in sex
...
However, there are several forms of anaemia, and iron
deficiency anaemia is only one
...
Both these vitamins are essential in building healthy blood cells
...
Green vegetables, soybeans, brown rice,
sunflower and sesame seeds are essential sources of this mineral
...
The Adult human body contains about
25 gm of this mineral
...
Bone ashes contain less than one per cent magnesium
...
Next to potassium, magnesium is the predominant metallic action in living
cells
...
Biochemists call magnesium the " cool, alkaline, refreshing, sleep-promoting mineral"
...
It aids in
keeping nerves relaxed and normally balanced
...
This
mineral is in activator for most of the enzyme system involving carbohydrate, fat and protein in
energy-producing reactions
...
Magnesium promotes a healthier
cardiovascular system and aids in fighting depression
...
Magnesium is widely distributed in foods
...
Other good sources of this mineral are nuts, soybeans, alfalfa, apples, figs, lemons, peaches,
almonds, whole grains, brown rice, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds
...
Deficiency can lead to kidney damage and kidney
stones, muscle cramps, arteriosclerosis, heart attack, epileptic seizures, nervous irritability,
marked depression and confusion, impaired protein metabolism and premature wrinkles
...
They may, therefore, require magnesium therapy especially in an acute attack of
delirium tremens
...
This mineral together with vitamin B6 or pyridoxine has also been found
effective in the prevention and treatment of kidney stones
...
Tip 249
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The human body contains 30 to 35 mg of manganese, widely distributed throughout the
tissues
...
This mineral helps nourish the nerves and brain and aids in the coordination of nerve impulses
and muscular actions
...
Manganese is
found in citrus fruits, the outer covering of nuts, grains, in the green leaves of edible plants, fish
and raw egg yolk
...
5 to 7
mg is generally accepted to be the average adult requirement
...
Tip 250
...
The essential complement to calcium is
phosphorus
...
This mineral is also essential
for the assimilation of carbohydrates and fats
...
Phosphorous is found in abundance in cereals, pulses, nuts, egg yolk, fruit juices, milk and
legumes
...
A phosphorous deficiency may bring about loss of weight, retarded growth, reduced sexual
powers and general weakness
...
While taking calcium in therapeutic doses for calcium deficiency conditions or for treating
ailments, it is advisable to take the calcium supplement in which phosphorous has been added
in the correct proportions
...
Tip 251
...
It is found principally in the
intracellular fluid where it plays an important role as a catalyst in energy metabolism and in the
synthesis of glycogen and protein
...
Out of this body potassium, 117 g is found in the
cells and 3 g in the extracellular compartment
...
It is essential for muscle contraction and therefore, important for proper
heart function
...
Potassium prevents female disorders by stimulating the endocrine hormone production
...
It
also aids in clear thinking by sending oxygen to the brain and assists in reducing blood
pressure
...
All vegetables, especially green, leafy vegetables,
grapes, oranges, lemons, raisins, whole grains, lentils, sunflower seeds, nuts, milk, cottage
cheese and butter milk are rich sources
...
Potassium requirements have not been established but on intake of
0
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3 g per day is estimated as approximately the minimum need
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It causes undue nervous and body tiredness,
palpitation of the heart, cloudiness of the mind, nervous shaking of the hands and feet, great
sensitivity of the nerves to cold, and excessive perspiration of the feet and hands
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It is advisable to consume plenty of figs, apricots, prunes, almonds and
tomatoes during the use of oral diuretics
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Tip 252
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Selenium and vitamin E are synergistic and the two together are stronger than the sum of the
equal parts
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Males
seem to have a greater need for this mineral
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Selenium is useful in keeping youthful elasticity in tissues
...
It also helps in the prevention and treatment of dandruff
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There is no official dietary allowance for selenium but, 50 to 100 mcg is considered adequate
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Tip 253
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It also makes the eyes bright and assists in
hardening the enamel of the teeth
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Silicon is found in apples, cherries, grapes, asparagus, beets, onions, almonds,
honey, peanuts and the juices of the green leaves of most other vegetables
...
Deficiency can lead to soft
brittle nails, ageing symptoms of skin such as wrinkles, thinning or loss of hair, poor bone
development, insomnia, osteoporosis
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Take a Bead on B
Today, ensure your nutrition includes the B vitamins
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B vitamins are synergistic
...
Whole grains and dark, leafy vegetables are excellent supplies of vitamin B1, also known as
thiamine
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It protects heart muscle, stimulates brain action and helps prevent constipation
...
Valuable sources of this vitamin are wheat germ, yeast, the outer
layer of whole grains, cereals, pulses, nuts, peas, legumes, dark green leafy vegetables, milk,
egg, banana and apple
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The recommended daily allowance for this vitamin is about two milligrams for adults and 1
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The need for this vitamin increases during illness, stress and surgery as well
as during pregnancy and lactation
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For best results, all other vitamins of B group should be administered
simultaneously
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Tip 255
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Known as anti-ophthalmic, vitamin A is essential for growth and vitality
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It prevents eye diseases and plays a vital role in nourishing the skin and hair
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The main sources of this vitamin are fish liver oil, liver, whole milk, curds, pure
ghee, butter, cheese, cream and egg yolk, green leafy and certain yellow root vegetables such
as spinach, lettuce, turnip, beets, carrot, cabbage and tomato and ripe fruits such as prunes,
mangoes, papayas, apricots, peaches, almonds and other dry fruits
...
The recommended daily allowance of vitamin A is 5,000 international units for adults and 2,600
to 4,000 international units for children
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It is also valuable in curing night
blindness and other eye diseases as well as many stubborn skin disorders
...
In a recent year-long study, huge doses of vitamin A given twice a year reduced death by
about 30 per cent among Indonesian children
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Tip 256
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Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, helps in cell building, maintaining normal growth and
development of the central nervous system
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It is essential for conversion of fatty and
sugar to energy
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The main sources of this vitamin are whole grain bread and cereals, green
vegetables, peas, beans, peanuts and egg yolk
...
A deficiency can cause chronic fatigue, hypoglycaemia, greying and loss of hair,
mental depression, stomach disorders, blood and skin disorders
...
The usual therapeutic doses are 50 to 200 mg In some studies,
1,000 mg or more were given daily for six moths without side effects
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Tip 257: Vitamin B12, the Ambiguous Vitamin
When you ingest vitamin B12, you consume both a vitamin and a mineral
...
It is essential for proper functioning of the central nervous system,
production and regeneration of red blood cells and proper utilisation of fat, carbohydrates and
protein for body building
...
Valuable
sources of this vitamin are kidney, liver, meat, milk, eggs, bananas and peanuts
...
Off all the nutrients essential to human health, vitamin B12 deficiency is most likely to be noted
among Indians expatriated to other countries
...
The recommended daily
allowance of this vitamin is 3 mcg
...
, it is
beneficial in the treatment of lack of concentration, fatigue, depression, insomnia and poor
memory
...
Vitamin B2 or riboflavin, also known as vitamin G, is essential for growth and general health as
also for healthy eyes, skin, nails and hair
...
It also
functions with other substances to metabolise carbohydrates, fats, and protein
...
Its deficiency can cause a burning sensation in
the legs, lips and tongue, oily skin, premature wrinkles on face and arm and eczema
...
6 to 2
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6 to one mg
for children
...
Tip 259
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Vitamin B3 or niacin or nicotinic acid is essential for proper circulation, healthy functioning of
the nervous system and proper protein and carbohydrate metabolism
...
It is contained in liver, fish, poultry,
peanut, whole wheat, green leafy vegetables, dates, figs, prunes and tomato
...
The recommended daily allowance is 12 to 20 mg for adults and 4
...
Large doses of this vitamin say up to 100 mg with each meal, preferably together with other B
group vitamins, affords relief in case of migraine and high blood pressure caused by
nervousness, high cholesterol and arteriosclerosis
...
Ensure the health of your blood with folic acid
...
It is essential for the growth and division of all body cells for healing processes
...
Valuable sources of this vitamin are
deep green leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, brewers yeast, mushrooms, nuts,
peanuts and liver
...
A deficiency during pregnancy
can result in neural tube defects or cleft palate in the child
...
4 mg To correct anaemia and deficiencies 5
mg or more are needed daily
...
Tip 261
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Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is essential for normal growth and the maintenance of practically all
the body tissues, especially those of the joints, bones, teeth, and gums
...
It promotes healing and serves as protection
against all forms of stress and harmful effects of toxic chemicals
...
It also helps in decreasing blood cholesterol
...
The recommended daily allowance is 50 to 75 mg for adults and 30 to 50 mg for
children
...
It is used therapeutically
in huge doses from 100 to 10,000 mg a day
...
According to Dr
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" Your body will take exactly what it
needs and excrete any excess naturally
...
Vitamin D, the "Sunshine Vitamin"
For healthy bones, ensure an adequate supply of vitamin D
...
It assists in the assimilation of calcium, phosphorus and other minerals from
the digestive tract
...
A deficiency can cause gross deformation of bones and severe tooth decay
...
Therapeutically, up to 4,000 to 5,000 units a day for adult or half of this for children, is a safe
dose, if taken for not longer than one month
...
It can be toxic if taken in excessive doses, especially for
children
...
Tip 263
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Vitamin E is essential for normal reproductive functions, fertility and physical vigour
...
It dilutes blood vessels and improves circulation
...
It is available in
wheat or cereals germ, whole grain products, green leafy vegetables, milk, eggs, all whole, raw
or sprouted seeds and nuts
...
The official estimated requirement of this vitamin is 15 international units
...
U
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The therapeutic doses are from 200
to 2400 I
...
daily
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It prevents formation of scars
in burns and post-operation healing
...
It also has a dramatic effect on the reproductive organs and prevents
miscarriage, increases male and female fertility and helps to restore male potency
...
Vitamin K for Healthy Blood
To conserve the blood, ensure an adequate supply of vitamin K
...
It aids in reducing excessive menstrual flow
...
Its deficiency can lead to sufficient bile salts in the intestines, colitis, lowered vitality
and premature ageing
...
Why Iron Is Not Enough, the Importance of Copper in the Body
Copper is the essential complement to iron
...
Newborn infants
have higher concentrations than adults
...
Average serum copper levels are higher in adult females than in males
...
This mineral helps in the conversion of iron into haemoglobin
...
It is also an integral part of certain digestive enzymes
...
It is also
essential for the utilisation of vitamin C
...
The
recommended dietary allowance has not been established but 2 mg is considered adequate for
adults
...
Tip 266
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There are about two grams of zinc in the body where it is highly concentrated in the hair, skin,
eyes, nails and testes
...
Zinc is a precious mineral
...
It is needed for healthy skin and hair, proper healing of
wounds, successful pregnancies and male virility
...
It is needed to transport vitamin A to the retina
...
It has long been known that growth and sexual maturity
depend on zinc
...
The recommended dietary allowance of zinc is 15 mg daily
...
Those
suffering from rheumatoid arthritis may have a zinc deficiency
...
Tip 267
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Complement vitamins with minerals
...
In nutrition they are commonly referred to as mineral elements or inorganic
nutrients
...
Like vitamins and amino acids, minerals are essential for regulating
and building the trillions of living cells which make up the body
...
They must, therefore, be properly nourished with an
adequate supply of all the essential minerals for the efficient functioning of the body
...
They help
draw chemical substances into and out of the cells and they keep the blood and tissue fluid
from becoming either too acidic or too alkaline
...
Each of the essential
food minerals does a specific job in the body and some of them do extra work, in teams, to
keep body cells healthy
...
In addition the body needs minute (trace) amounts of iodine, copper, cobalt,
manganese, zinc, selenium, silicon, fluorine and some others
...
Oil for Arthritis
As you would oil a squeaky hinge, oil an inflamed joint
...
It will increase blood supply and reduce inflammation and stiffness on account of
gentle warmth produced while massaging
...
Ayurveda teaches that sesame oil is ideal when the inflammation is of long duration or the
patient is obese
...
Tip 269
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The purpose of the massage of the back is to stimulate the nerves and circulation for treating
backache, rheumatic afflictions of the back muscles, and for soothing the nervous system
...
The masseur effleurages the back
from the shoulders downwards using both hands on each side of the spine
...
Friction follows with each hand at the sides of the spine going down
slowly
...
Alternate rapid pushing and
pulling movement of the hands sliding down the spine
...
The treatment should end by slapping, hacking and cupping on each side of the spine
...
Percussion and vibration
result into stimulating experience
...
Tip 270
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In constipation, the faeces
becomes hardened and the rectum or lower bowel overloaded
...
It also entails a great deal of straining at stools and this adversely affects
the prostate gland due to its proximity to the rectum
...
The intake of water should be as plentiful as possible
...
The water may be taken cold or hot and it should be
taken every hour or so when awake
...
An enema may be taken once a day during fasting to clear the lower bowel of accumulations
...
The heat relieves the tissues and a brief cold
immersion tones them up
...
These are
of great value in relieving pain and reducing congestion
...
After the short fast, the patient should adopt an all-fruit diet for three days
...
Warning Signs of Prostate Disease
There are two warning signals to indicate the possibility of prostate disorders
...
Other symptoms are a dull aching pain in the lower back
and pain in the hips, legs and feet
...
The patient
experiences all the symptoms of disturbed health such as lack of energy and physical, mental
and nervous disturbances
...
Home Remedies for Aging Hair
Certain home remedies have been found useful in the prevention and treatment of premature
greying of hair
...
The fruit, cut into pieces,
should be dried, preferably in the shade
...
This darkish oil is very useful in preventing greying
...
also nourishing to
the hair
...
Massaging the
scalp with a teaspoonful of amla juice mixed with a teaspoonful of almond oil or few drops of
lime juice, every night has proved beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature
greying of hair
...
How to Prevent or Recolor Grey Hair
Liberal intake of curry leaves is considered beneficial in preventing premature greying of hair
...
New hair roots that grow are
healthier with normal pigment
...
When the leaves are boiled in coconut oil, the oil forms an
excellent hair tonic to stimulate hair growth and bring back hair pigmentation
...
The Butter Cure
The butter made from cow's milk has the property to prevent premature greying of hair
...
Ribbed gourd, known as torai in the vernacular, boiled in coconut oil is another effective
remedy for premature greying of hair
...
These dried pieces should be soaked in coconut oil and kept aside for three or four days
...
This oil should be
massaged into the scalp
...
Tip 275
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The paste of henna leaves, boiled in coconut oil to get a darkish oil, can be used as a hair dye
to blacken grey hair
...
Washing the hair with concentrated tea extract twice a week is also
considered useful in colouring grey hair to brown or black
...
A Basic Principle of the Nature Cure
The power to cure disease lies within the body itself and not in the hands of the doctor
...
The modern medical system treats the symptoms and
suppresses the disease but does little to ascertain the real cause
...
Drugs usually hinder the
self-healing efforts of the body and make recovery more difficult
...
Drugs cannot cure diseases; disease continues
...
Drugs also
produce dietary deficiencies by destroying nutrients, using them up, and preventing their
absorption
...
The power to restore health thus lies not in drugs, but in nature
...
A Second Basic Principle of the Nature Cure
To cure disease, the first and foremost requirement is to regulate the diet
...
During this time, confine the diet to fresh fruits which will disinfect the stomach and
alimentary canal
...
Fruit juice may, however, be taken during a fast
...
Wait for the return of the usual healthy appetite
...
Tip 278
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Upon arising: A glass of lukewarm water mixed with the juice of a half a lemon and a
teaspoon of honey, or a glass of freshly squeezed juice of any available seasonable fruit such
as apple, pineapple, orange, sweet lime and grapes
...
Mid-morning snack: One apple or a banana or any other fruit
...
Mid-afternoon: A glass of fresh fruit or vegetable juice or any available fruit
...
The above menu is a general outline around which an individual diet can be built
...
The menu for lunch
and dinner is interchangeable
...
The water should be taken half
an hour before meals or an hour after meals
...
Tip 279
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This can be achieved by using water in various ways and at varying temperatures in
the form of packs or baths
...
In the form of wet packs, hydrotherapy offers a
simple natural method of abating fevers and reducing pain and inflammation without any
harmful side-effects
...
Tip 280
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Air and sunbaths revive dead skin and help maintain it in a normal condition
...
Massage tones up the nervous system and quickens
blood circulation and the metabolic process
...
Clay for Skin Care
Another useful remedy for leucoderma is red clay found by the riverside or on hill slopes
...
The copper contained in the clay seems to bring back skin pigmentation and ginger juice
serves as a milk stimulant, facilitating increased blood flow to the spots
...
Tip 282
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About 35 grams
of these seeds should be powdered in vinegar and applied on the white patches
...
After two hours, when leaves appear, it should be rubbed on the
leucoderma patches
...
Turmeric and Mustard Oil for Skin Colour
The use of turmeric and mustard oil is also considered beneficial in the treatment of
leucoderma
...
It should be heated in the morning until only one kg
...
It should then be
strained and mixed with 500 grams of mustard oil
...
It should be applied on white patches
every morning and evening for a few months
...
Comprehensive Therapies for Headache
The best remedy to prevent headaches is to build up physical resistance through proper
nutrition, exercise and constructive thinking
...
During the fast, citrus fruit juices, diluted with water may be taken six times daily
...
The blood and lymph will also be relieved of a great burden
...
The menu should be as follows:
* Breakfast should consist of fruits, both fresh and dried
...
* Starchy foods such as whole wheat bread, cereals, rice or potatoes should be taken at dinner
along with raw salads
...
* Drinking a glass of water (warm water in winter and cool water in summer) mixed with a
teaspoonful of honey the first thing in the morning, is also a good remedy
...
Diabetics can eat healthy sugars
...
Fresh fruits contain sugar fructose, which does not need insulin for its metabolism and
is well tolerated by diabetics
...
Emphasis should be on raw foods as they stimulate
and increase insulin production
...
The patient should avoid overeating and take four or five small
meals a day rather than three large ones
...
* Upon arising: A glass of lukewarm water with freshly squeezed lemon juice
...
* Lunch: Steamed or lightly cooked green vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, tomatoes,
spinach, turnip, asparagus and mushrooms, two or three whole wheat chapattis according to
appetite and a glass of butter-milk or curd
...
* Dinner: A large bowl of salad made up of all the raw vegetables in season
...
* Bedtime Snack: A glass of fresh milk
...
On the other hand, a non-stimulating
vegetarian diet, especially one made up of raw foods, promotes and increases sugar tolerance
...
Super Foods for Diabetics
Celery, cucumbers, string beans, onion and garlic are especially beneficial in diabetes
...
The
skin of the pods of green beans are extremely rich in silica and certain hormone substances
which are closely related to insulin
...
Cucumbers contain a hormone
needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin
...
Tip 287
...
Treatment of neuritis by painkilling drugs may give temporary relief but it does not remove the
trouble effectively
...
The best treatment for neuritis is to ensure that the patient gets optimum nutrition, well
assimilated with all the vitamins and other nutrients
...
In this regimen, the breakfast may consist of fresh fruits, a handful of raw nuts or a couple of
tablespoons of sunflower and pumpkin seeds
...
The dinner may comprise a large bowl of
fresh, green, vegetable salad, fresh home made cottage cheese, fresh butter and a glass of
butter milk
...
Carrot, beet, citrus fruits, apple and pineapple may be used for
juices
...
The disorder has been helped when vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, and pantothenic acid
have been given together, and extreme pain, weakness and numbness in some cases have
been relieved within an hour
...
Tip 288
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Raw juice therapy is a method of treatment of disease through an exclusive diet of juices of
fruits and vegetables
...
It is the most effective way to restore
health and rejuvenate the body
...
It affords a physiological rest to the
digestive and assimilative organs
...
Tip 289
...
" It was
discovered in 1898 by Horace Fletcher of the U
...
A
...
He was 50 pounds overweight, contracted flu every six months and constantly
complained of indigestion and a tired feeling
...
Chew your food to a pulp or milky liquid until it practically swallows itself
...
Never eat until hungry
...
Enjoy every bite or morsel, savouring the flavour until it is swallowed
...
Do not eat when tired, angry, worried, and at meal-time refuse to think or talk about
unpleasant subjects
...
As a result he lost more than 60 pounds
and felt better than he had for 20 years
...
Tip 290
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Researchers have found that people who take potassium-rich diets have a low
incidence of hypertension even if they do not control their salt-intake
...
The two essential nutrients seem to help the body throw off excess
sodium and are involved in important functions which control the working of the vascular
system
...
Tip 291
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During sprouting, much of the starch is broken down into simple sugars such as glucose and
sucrose by the action of the enzyme 'amylase'
...
Fats and oils are converted into more simple fatty acids by the action of the enzyme
lipase
...
Research has
shown that oligosaccharides are responsible for gas formation
...
As the process
of germination ends and sprouting begins, the percentage of oligosaccharides is reduced by
90
...
Sprouts are an extremely inexpensive method of obtaining a concentration of vitamins,
minerals and enzymes
...
Eating sprouts is the safest and best way of getting the advantage of both
fruits and vegetables without contamination and harmful insecticides
...
Lecithin: The Cardiovascular Cure
For protection of the heart, take lecithin
...
It achieved its
popularity initially in this area
...
This may eventually lead to a fatal blood clot
...
With sufficient intake of lecithin,
cholesterol cannot build up against the walls of the arteries and veins
...
Cysteine, the Up and Coming Nutritional Supplement
Cysteine is an up and coming nutritional supplement
...
Dr
...
Ghadimi, chairman of the nutrition committee at
Nassau country, (New York) medical centre uses cysteine supplements to treat his patients
suffering from obesity
...
He
regards this amino acid as ' anti-cancer and anti-ageing' and claims that like vitamin C,
cysteine protects the body from damage by oxidants
...
Glutamine, the Essential "Non-Essential" Amino Acid
Glutamine is an "essential," highly necessary, non-essential amino acid (which the body can
manufacture)
...
" It is
considered beneficial in the treatment of alcoholism
...
Williams, a worldknown nutritionist, glutamine reduces the usually irresistible craving for alcohol that recovering
drinkers almost inevitably encounter
...
This "non-essential" amino acid also plays a role in focusing the
attention and the maximum productivity of the mind
...
The Amino Trio: Isoleucine, Leucine, and Phenylalanine
...
Isoleucine is the amino acid essential for maintaining the nitrogen balance vital to all body
functions
...
Rich sources
are sunflower seeds, all nuts, except cashew nuts, avocados and olives
...
Its functions and sources are also similar
...
It is effective in weight control
because of its effect on the thyroid
...
Patients taking half a teaspoon of the powder 30 minutes before each meal, lose from a
quarter to half a pound a day
...
Major source are nuts, seeds, carrots, parsley and tomatoes
...
Tip 296: Lecithin: To Supplement, or Not to Supplement?
The best way to increase lecithin in your body is to take a lecithin supplement
...
The best way to increase lecithin in the diet is to eat the same amount of fat as usual, but
reduce animal fat except that from fish
...
All hydrogenated fats such as margarines, cooking fats, hydrogenated peanut butter
and processed cheese should be avoided as also foods prepared with
Tip 297
...
Lysine inhibits viruses
...
Vitamin C protects this amino acid while in the body so that lysine plus vitamin C
has a much stronger anti-virus effect than if either is used separately
...
Lack of adequate lysine in the diet may cause headaches,
dizziness, nausea and incipient anaemia
...
Lysine upsets in the body have also been
associated with pneumonia, nephrosis and acidosis as well as malnutrition and rickets in
children
...
In a
study published in 1983, a group of researchers polled over 1,500 people whose daily intake of
lysine was over 900 mg 88 per cent said that lysine seemed to reduce the severity of their
attacks of herpes virus and accelerated the healing time
...
Tip 298: Essential Methionine
Methionine is an essential amino acid
...
It is required by haemoglobin, the pancreas, the lymph and the spleen
...
Rich sources of methionine are Brazil nut, hazelnut, and other nuts
...
Its deficiency can lead to chronic
rheumatic fever in children, hardening of the liver (cirrhosis) and nephritis of the kidneys
...
Tip 299
...
Lecithin, also a fatty food substance and the most abundant of the phospholipids, is highly
beneficial in case of increase in cholesterol level
...
With sufficient intake of lecithin, cholesterol cannot build up against the walls of the arteries
and veins
...
Egg yolk, vegetable oils, whole grain cereals, soyabeans and unpasteurised milk are rich
sources of lecithin
...
Tip 300
...
They rank as the freshest and most nutritious of all
vegetables available to the human diet
...
Sprouted foods have been part of the diet of many ancient races for thousands of years
...
Sprouts provide all
the essential vitamins and minerals
...
Sprouting
requires no constant care but only an occasional sprinkling of water
...
Let Excess Weight Go Up to the Clouds
To lose weight, perspire
...
How to replace the water?
Fasting on honey-lime juice water is highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity without the
loss of energy and appetite
...
Another effective remedy for obesity is an exclusive lemon juice diet
...
On the second day juice of three lemons
mixed with equal amount of water should be given
...
Then the number of
lemons should be decreased in the same order until three lemons are taken in a day
...
The patient should also adopt measures which bring on excessive perspiration such as sauna
baths, steam bath and heavy massage
...
Above all, obese persons
should make every effort to avoid negative motions such as anxiety, fear, hostility and
insecurity and develop a positive outlook on life
...
Everything You Need to Know About Sexually Transmitted Diseases
The only safe way of treating venereal disease is fasting
...
The fast will not only prevent dreaded aftereffects, but will also greatly enhance the whole general health level of the patient by a thorough
cleansing of his system
...
If orange
juice disagrees, vegetable juice may be taken
...
This can be achieved
through a warm water enema
...
After the fast, the patient, may adopt an
exclusive fruit diet for further five days
...
Vegetable juices detoxify venereal diseases
...
Juices which are
particularly helpful include those of carrot, cucumber, beet and spinach
...
Amaranth (chaulai ka saag) is considered highly beneficial in the treatment of gonorrhoea
...
Fresh juice of the flowers of the drumstick is very useful in the treatment of gonorrhoea
...
It acts as a
diuretic tonic medicine in this disease
...
An Intimate Use for Lady’s Fingers
A decoction of fresh lady's fingers has also been found useful in treating gonorrhoea
...
The
mixture is a very effective remedy for gonorrhoea
...
5 cm pieces and are boiled in quarter litre of water
for about 15 minutes
...
Tip 305: Treating Constipation to Relieve Prostate Problems
Treat constipation to relieve prostate disorders
...
The intake of water should be as plentiful as possible
...
The water may be taken cold or hot and it should be
taken every hour or so when awake
...
An enema may
be taken once a day during fasting to clear the lower bowel of accumulations
...
The heat relieves the tissues and a brief cold
immersion tones them up
...
These are
of great value in relieving pain and reducing congestion
...
After the short fast, the patient should adopt an all-fruit diet for three days
...
This will help to clear toxins from the body and will also enable excess fat to
be reduced to some extent
...
The vegetable meal should be taken in the evening
and should consist of all kinds of cooked vegetables, preferably steam cooked
...
The short lemon juice fast followed by an all-fruit diet and a further period on fruits and
vegetables may be repeated after two or three months if necessary depending on the progress
made
...
Sunshine Therapy for Psoriasis
In many cases, psoriasis responds well to sunlight
...
The daily use of a sunlamp or ultraviolet light is also beneficial
...
* Do not eat celeriac, celery, or psoralea seeds on days you bathe in the sun
...
Tip 307
...
Cold hip baths for
10 minutes taken twice every day have proved beneficial
...
Mud packs, applied over
the abdomen improve digestion and assimilation
...
The combination of
moist heat followed by gentle exercise stimulates circulation in ways that lower blood pressure,
blood sugars, cholesterol, and weight
...
Iron Deficiency Can Cause Headaches
A lack of iron, resulting in anaemia, is a common cause of headache
...
Brewer's
yeast is an excellent source of iron and anaemia can easily be prevented by taking a few
teaspoons daily
...
With iron sulfate it is
possible to overload the liver and cause the very complaints one is seeking to avoid
...
Water Therapies for Headache
There are certain water applications that help relieve headaches
...
6º F, the hot foot bath, a
cold throat pack, frequent applications of towels wrung out from very hot water to the back of
the neck, a cold compress at 40 to 60º F applied to the head and face or an alternate spinal
compress
...
Tip 310
...
As is well known, emotions of worry, fear and anger actually poison blood and tissues
...
Many die even before the end of their
journey
...
Sodium naturally present in animal flesh and sodium added to the meat captures adrenaline in
forms that are extremely toxic
...
Avoid this toxin by avoiding the flesh of slaughtered animals
...
Coconut for Eczema
An efficacious remedy for persistent eczema is found in the coconut
...
It will help the skin to stay soft
...
Sun bathing is also
beneficial as it kills the harmful bacteria and should be resorted to early in the morning, in the
first light of dawn
...
The pack should be applied for an hour at a time and should be repeated twice or
thrice a day
...
Water Cures for Persistent Rash
In cases of acute eczema, cold compress or cold wet fomentations are beneficial
...
The cloth should be moistened with cold water
every 15 to 30 minutes for two hours at a time
...
There may be intensification of itching or pain initially but this will soon subside
...
Tip 313
...
Open the eyes and blink about ten times at the sun and look at
some greenery
...
Also helpful is the procedure called palming:
1
...
This friction creates a mild heat
...
Close the eyes and gently place the left palm over the left eye and the right palm over the
right eye for one minute
...
Breathe in and out slowly to release stress
...
Repeat 2-3 times
...
Other poses that strengthen the eyes include the Bhujangasana (snake pose), Surya
Namaskara (sun salutes), and Shavasana (rest pose)
...
The Barefoot Cure
Going barefooted all day long, except when it is very cold, is also regarded as a valuable step
towards achieving good health and true happiness
...
Jesus Christ also
attached a great deal of importance to the practice of going barefooted
...
It is advisable to go entirely barefooted as
often as possible, especially on the bare ground but in rooms with painted floors it is better to
wear sandals, since the painted floor affects the body adversely if one walks on it with bare
soles
...
They believe that healing power is strong in leaves and herbs, powerful in the air, but very
powerful indeed in the earth
...
They
believe that many of them are cured
...
To a lesser degree, it is possible to obtain these
benefits by baring of the feet
...
Colour Therapy Is Easier Than It Appears
A simple rule of colour therapy is this:
Blue + Red = Purple
The colour purple has potent healing effects
...
It is beneficial in the treatment of dysentery,
colic, asthma, respiratory disorders, high blood pressure and skin aberrations
...
It resulted in universal fall in blood pressure
...
Red, of course, keeps blood pressure from falling too low
...
It is
a stimulating and energising colour
...
Used as a general tonic, it is very valuable in the treatment of diseases like low
blood pressure, rheumatism, paralysis, anaemia and advanced cases of tuberculosis
...
It is an excellent stimulant without being an
irritant
...
Tip 316
...
This bath is
prepared by adding one and a half kg of Epsom salt to 50 litres of water having a temperature
of about 100º F
...
After the bath the patient should cool off gradually
...
The
bloodstream is then able to carry off impurities from acne-affected skin
...
" Acne sufferers who are
in any way sensitive to sugar (whether or not they have diabetes) can benefit from the
therapeutic bath
...
Castor Oil Beneficial in Allergy
An exciting remedy for allergy has been discovered by an Indian physician, Dr
...
He found that the use of five drops of castor oil in a little juice or water taken on an
empty stomach in the morning, is highly beneficial for allergies in the intestinal tract, skin and
nasal passages
...
Pathak, who is an expert in Chinese medicine, has reported numerous cases of allergic
protection by this method
...
These
methods will reduce or remove stress and thereby contribute towards the treatment of
allergies
...
Dr
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A
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It is an
extremely important factor in the digestion and oxidation of fats, thus creating more muscle and
glandular activity, resulting in greater body exertion and less fat accumulations
...
Shattered nerves, depleted brain power, waning activity of vital
glands, find in lecithin, especially in the cellular structure of the nervous system and endocrine
glands a source of dynamic energy
...
An Amazing Youth Supplement
Lecithin is the most abundant of the phospholipids
...
It is an essential constituent of the human brain
and nervous system
...
Lecithin is also an important component of the endocrine glands and the muscles of the heart
and kidneys
...
Nervous, mental or glandular
over activity can consume lecithin faster than its replacement
...
It is, therefore, of utmost importance to add lecithin to the diet, if the
body's own supply decreases as in old age or working under stress
...
Egg yolk is a rich source
of lecithin, and also a rich source of cholesterol
...
Vegetable oils, whole grain cereals, soyabeans, liver and
milk are other rich sources of lecithin
...
Since these B vitamins are generally
removed when grains are refined, people who eat exclusively white flour products are lacking
them
...
Abdominal Massage for Regularity
Abdominal massage is useful in treatment of constipation
...
Abdominal massage should not be done in general, femoral, inguinal and umbilical hernia,
inflammation of the uterus, bladder, ovaries and fallopian tubes, kidney stones, bladder or gall
bladder, ulcers of the stomach and intestines, and pregnancy
...
The
bladder should be emptied before the massage
...
This enables the abdomen wall to relax
...
He should likewise alternatively knead the walls and roll with both hands, making deep
and firm pressure
...
He should later take up massaging of the larger intestines
...
Keep it going upwards
and across the transverse colon and move right down on the left side to the sigmoid flexure
and rectum
...
At the
same time press into the contents of the abdomen, following the course of the larger colon with
a crawling motion
...
Keep moving the fingers a little further along
...
Use
knuckles of the hand to make deep pressure along the large colon, moving the hands along
after each pressure
...
Vibration may also be employed
...
Since
blood pressure increases during abdominal manipulation, patients with hypertension should
avoid abdominal massage
...
Tip 321
...
Today, rest your
weary bones
...
And the most appropriate "medication" may be as simple as salt
...
The natural iodine in the sea water is said to relieve arthritis pain
...
It enters into the
thyroid gland's secretion
...
Not everyone, of course, can bathe in the sea
...
The minerals in the sea salt, especially iodine, can be
absorbed through the skin pores
...
Be sure your
water is warm
...
The lemon is a
natural solvent for uric acid crystals that attack the joints
...
Snack to Cure the Heart
A possible cure for arteriosclerosis can be found in snacking
...
He should avoid all
hydrogenated fats and an excess of saturated fats, such as butter, cream, ghee and animal fat
...
Foods
cooked in aluminium and copper utensils should not be taken as toxic metals entering the body
are known to be deposited on the walls of the aorta and the arteries
...
Recent investigations have shown that garlic and onions have a preventive effect on the
development of arteriosclerosis
...
Tip 323
...
There is an amazing increase in nutrients in sprouted foods when compared to their dried
embryo
...
These comparisons are
based on an equivalent water content in the foods measured
...
But this
increases up to tenfold when the same food is converted into sprouts
...
Sprouted mung beans, for instance, have a 8
...
Hence the nutritional value of sprouted and dried mung beans
can be compared by multiplying the analysed nutrients of sprouted mung beans by the factor of
8
...
Based on this criterion, the changes found in sprouted mung beans when compared with
the figures for the beans in the dried state are as follows:
* Energy content- calories Decrease 15 per cent
...
The Many Benefits of the Enema
Consider the enema for the healing of the bowels
...
In
nature cure treatment, only lukewarm water is used for cleaning the bowels
...
The enema nozzle, lubricated with oil or Vaseline, is inserted in the rectum
...
Generally, one to two litres of water is injected
...
After five to 10 minutes, the water can be ejected along
with the accumulated morbid matter
...
This is not only
the safest system for cleaning the bowels, but also improves the peristaltic movement of the
bowels and thereby relieves constipation
...
A hot water enema is
beneficial in relieving irritation due to inflammation of the rectum and painful haemorrhoids
...
Tip 325
...
As a first step, the patient should cleanse the system by thoroughly relieving constipation and
making all the organs of elimination-the skin, lungs, liver, kidneys and bowels-active
...
For the first four or five days, the patient should take only
juicy fruits like oranges, grapefruits, lemons, apples, peaches, pears, pineapples and tomatoes
...
After a few days of an exclusive fruit diet, the patient may be given a nourishing alkaline-based
diet
...
A minimum requirement of high quality protein, mostly from
vegetable sources such as almonds, millet, sesame seeds, sprouted seeds and grains, may be
added to the diet
...
Exercise the Neck to Strengthen the Eyes
Defective vision may also be improved by neck exercises:
* Rotate the head in semicircles
...
(This can also be done in the yogic pose, Pranayama
...
These exercises loosen up tight neck muscles which may restrict blood supply to the head
...
Honey for Heart Disease
Honey has marvellous properties to prevent all sorts of heart disease
...
It is also effective in cardiac pain and palpitation of the heart
...
A side-effect of this therapy will be the strengthening of the skin
...
Tip 328
...
The use of an ice bag on the spinal area between the second and tenth thoracic vertebrae for
30 minutes three times a week, a hot compress applied to the left side of the neck for 30
minutes every alternate day and massage of the abdomen and upper back muscles are water
treatments which are beneficial in cases of heart disease
...
Onions and Garlic to Get Your Blood Moving
Another excellent home remedy for heart disease is onions
...
One teaspoon of raw onion
juice first thing in the morning will be highly beneficial in such cases
...
Over 2,500
scientific studies published in 10 languages find that garlic lowers blood pressure, deters the
production of unhealthful cholesterol, and prevents the formation of the clots that can cause
heart attack and stroke
...
Garlic also slows the pulse and modifies the heart rhythm besides relieving the
symptoms of dizziness, numbness, shortness of breath and the formation of gas within the
digestive tract
...
Tip 330
...
She discovered this mode of cure in 1925, while experimenting
on herself by fasting and dieting alternately in the course of her nine-year battle with cancer
...
She recommends a fast for two
or three days so as to prepare the system for the change of diet
...
m
...
m
...
The patient should begin the grape cure with a small quantity of 30, 60, to 90 grams
per meal, gradually increasing this to double the quantity
...
Tip 331
...
The nerves of the genital
organs are controlled by the pelvic region
...
These methods correct the underlying problem of impotence
...
If, in fact, intercourse is attempted again
and the same failure results, then a vicious circle is established
...
Tip 332
...
According to recent Swedish studies vitamin C in large doses can be an effective prophylactic
agent against cancer
...
Fukunir Morishige, and his colleagues who
have been examining the healing potential of vitamin C for the last 30 years, have recently
found that a mixture of vitamin C and copper compound has lethal effects on cancer
...
It is one of
the most important aids to the body's defence system to fight and prevent cancer
...
Leonida
Santamaria and his colleagues at the University of Pavia in Italy have uncovered preliminary
evidence suggesting that beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A may actually inhibit skin
cancer by helping the body thwart the cancer-causing process known as oxidation
...
Vitamin Therapies for Anaemia
Vitamin B12 is a must for preventing or curing anaemia
...
A heavy meat diet is often associated with a high haemoglobin and high red cell count,
but it has its disadvantages
...
Moreover, all meats are becoming increasingly dangerous due to widespread diseases in the
animal kingdom
...
Wheat germ and soyabeans also
contain some B12
...
For prevention of anaemia, it is essential to take the entire B-complex range which includes
B12, as well as the natural foods mentioned above
...
Brewer's yeast is a good source of complete protein
...
At least two
helpings of citrus fruits and other ascorbic acid rich foods should be taken daily
...
Beet juice
contains potassium, phosphorous, calcium, sulphur, iodine, iron, copper, carbohydrates,
protein, fat, vitamins, B1, B2, niacin B6, C and vitamin P
...
Tip 334
...
The patient should strengthen the system as a whole by taking a diet which supplies all the
vitamins and minerals the body needs
...
It
protects one against infection and acts as a harmless antibiotics
...
According to Dr
...
He estimates that
one to two grams or 100 mg
...
per day is approximately the optimum amount of this
vitamin
...
tablets of vitamin C at the appearance of
first sign of the cold and continue the treatment by taking an additional tablet every hour
...
It is highly
beneficial in all types of cold and fevers
...
Vitamin C-rich lime
juice increases resistance, decreases toxicity and reduces the duration of the illness
...
It forms an ideal remedy for a cold and dry cough
...
Vitamin Therapies for Psoriatic Disease
Vitamin E therapy has been found effective in the treatment of psoriasis
...
It will help reduce itching and
scabs
...
The patient may take six to nine
lecithin capsules a day- two or three capsules before or after each meal
...
It may thereafter be
reduced to two tablespoonfuls
...
Vitamin B Complex for Headache
Headache can be brought on due to the deficiency of B vitamins, namely pantothenic acid,
B-1 (thiamine), B-12 and B-6 (pyridoxine) and can be cured by taking these vitamins
...
,
otherwise too much of one factor can throw the other factors into imbalance, resulting in other
problems
...
Tip 337
...
Two vitamins, namely, niacin and vitamin A have been used successfully to treat acne
...
three times daily and vitamin A in large
doses up to 1,50,000 units per day should not exceed one month
...
Another effective remedy in the realm of nutrition that seems to offer new promise of help for
acne is zinc
...
Zinc should be taken in therapeutic
doses of 50 mg
...
After noticeable improvement it can be gradually reduced
...
Dr
...
of ascorbic acid, five daily, acquired acceptable intraocular pressure within 45 days
...
It has also been suggested that some calcium should
always be taken with each dose of ascorbic acid to minimise any side effects of the large dose
...
Vitamins for Greying Hair
The vitamins considered useful in premature greying of hair are pantothenic acid, para-amino
benzoic acid or PABA and inositol
...
To obtain satisfactory results, all three of these vitamins, belonging to B group, should be
supplied at one time preferably in a form which gives all B vitamins, such as yeast, wheat germ
and liver
...
Thus drinking a litre of yoghurt daily with a tablespoon of yeast before each meal will be an
excellent remedy for the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair
...
Tip 340
...
Vitamins C and B increase tolerance to sugar and carbohydrates and help normalise
sugar metabolism
...
Vitamin E improves glycogen storage in the muscles and tissues
...
Tip 341
...
This treatment has to be continued for several months for obtaining
a permanent cure
...
of food
...
The patient should be given a large hot enema, followed by a hot bath with a temperature of
100º F, gradually increased to 112º F
...
Hot
fomentation applied across the back in the region of the kidneys will relieve the pain
...
Tip 342
...
U
...
Vitamin C has also proved beneficial in the treatment of sinusitis and the patient should take
one gram of this vitamin per day in two therapeutic doses of 500 mg
...
Also to be remembered:
One of the most effective remedies for sinus problems is to eat pungent herbs like garlic and
onion which tend to break up mucous congestion all through the respiratory tract
...
Beneficial results can also be
achieved by adding these herbs in moderate amounts to regular meals
...
100 ml
...
of spinach juice should be mixed with 300 ml
...
Tip 343: The Water Cure for Tired Blood
Cold water is also a cure for anaemia
...
The patient
should be given carefully graduated cold baths twice daily
...
Full sun baths are especially beneficial as sunlight stimulates the production of
red cells
...
Deep breathing and light
exercise like walking and simple yoga asanas should be undertaken to tone up the system
...
Massage also helps to keep the blood level high
...
Hot Water for Constipation
Drinking hot water with sour lime juice and half a teaspoon of salt is also an effective remedy
for constipation
...
Linseed is extremely useful in difficult cases of
constipation
...
In all ordinary cases of constipation, an exclusive fruit diet for about seven
days would be the best way to begin the treatment
...
This will drive out the packed contents of the bowels, eliminate toxins and purify the
blood stream
...
After the allfruit diet or the short fast, as the case may be, the patient should gradually embark upon a
balanced diet comprising adequate raw foods, ripe fruits and whole grain cereals
...
The bowels should be cleansed
daily through a warm water enema for a few days at the commencement of treatment
...
Hydrotherapy for Sleeplessness
Hydrotherapy is also effective in treatment of insomnia
...
The cold hip bath with the feet in hot water and the prolonged neutral immersion bath (92 to
96º F) at bed time, when one's nerves are usually irritable, are also effective measures
...
This
bath is administered in a bath tub which should be properly fitted with hot and cold water
connections
...
The head should be kept cold with a cold compress
...
It is difficult to recognise the first symptoms of goitre because they are of a very short duration
...
These spells of
emotional upsets gradually increase in duration, when other symptoms also appear
...
The patient appears to be
very easily irritated
...
The thyroid gland may swell but this has no relation to the severity of the ailment because
many serious cases have practically no visible swelling
...
There is, in most cases, a tremor of the hands and a feeling of
extreme tiredness, together with a lack of power to make any real muscular effort
...
A most alarming symptoms of goitre is the loss of weight which no treatment seems to check,
and this can persist till the patient feels extremely weak
...
Tip 346
...
This
bath is administered in a bath tub which should be properly fitted with hot and cold water
connections
...
The head should be kept cold with a cold compress
...
It is difficult to recognise the first symptoms of goitre because they are of a very short duration
...
These spells of
emotional upsets gradually increase in duration, when other symptoms also appear
...
The patient appears to be
very easily irritated
...
The thyroid gland may swell but this has no relation to the severity of the ailment because
many serious cases have practically no visible swelling
...
There is, in most cases, a tremor of the hands and a feeling of
extreme tiredness, together with a lack of power to make any real muscular effort
...
A most alarming symptoms of goitre is the loss of weight which no treatment seems to check,
and this can persist till the patient feels extremely weak
...
Tip 347
...
Drinking a lot of water with lemon juice will protect the damaged liver cells
...
Maintain the hot compress for one minute
at 120º F
...
The treatment may be
continued for an hour or 10 repetitions
...
A hot immersion bath at 104º F for 10 minutes daily will be helpful in relieving the itching which
sometimes accompanies jaundice and in the elimination of the bile pigment from the system
through the skin and kidneys
...
Tip 348
...
Most people only pay attention to their eyes if
they have a problem
...
The nature cure also offers water for weak eyes
...
Rub the closed lids briskly for a minute
with a clean towel
...
Be sure only to splash water on the eyes
...
Tip 349
...
Skin blemishes, blackheads, and pimples can be treated with water and natural cleansers
...
Then rinse with cold water
...
The healing packs made of grated cucumber,
oatmeal cooked in milk, and cooked, creamed carrots used externally, have been found to be
effective
...
The peel, pounded well with water on a
piece of stone, should be applied to the affected areas
...
It should be applied regularly
...
The mixture should be applied to the face after
thoroughly washing it, every night before retiring
...
This
cleansing results from high content of potassium sulphur, phosphorous and chlorine in the
potato
...
Tip 350
...
In all major ancient civilizations, bathing was considered an important measure for the
maintenance of health and prevention of disease
...
The ancient Vedic literature in contains numerous references to the efficacy of water in the
treatment of disease
...
It equalises circulation, boosts muscular
tone and aids digestion and nutrition
...
The common water
temperature chart is: cold 10ºC to 18ºC, neutral 32ºC to 36ºC, and hot 40ºC to 45ºC
...
Tip 351
...
But surprisingly, bathing in warm water followed by mild exercise such as walking as increases
the circulation and enhances the capacities of the muscles to utilise sugar
...
If
the skin is intact, bathe in hot water
...
Tip 352
...
Neutral
immersion baths, hot foot baths, ultrasonic diathermy and exposure of the affected parts to
infra-red rays, a knee pack applied for an hour every night, stream baths and a massage once
a week are beneficial in the treatment of arthritis
...
Also helpful is the warm bath
...
Limit the time in the bath to 30 minutes a day
...
The Wet Sheet Pack
When bathing is impractical, consider the full wet sheet pack
...
The blanket should be spread on the bed with its
edges hanging over the edge of the bed
...
Then spread a linen sheet wrung out in cold water over the blanket so that its
end is slightly below the upper end of the blanket
...
The wet sheet should be weekly wrapped round the body of the patient, drawn in, tightly
tucked between the legs and also between the body and the arms
...
Now the blanket should
be drawn tightly around the body and tucked in along the side in a similar manner, pulling it
tightly
...
A Turkish towel should be placed below the chin to protect the face and neck from coming into
contact with the blanket and to exclude outside air more effectively
...
The feet should be kept warm during the entire treatment
...
The pack is administered for half an hour to one
hour till the patient begins to perspire profusely
...
This pack is useful in cases of fever especially in typhoid and continued fevers, and benefits
those suffering from insomnia, epilepsy and infantile convulsions
...
Tip 354
...
Cold hip baths twice daily in the morning and the evening, for 10 minutes
each time, are specially valuable
...
It should
be filled with cold water
...
A hot Epsom-salts bath is also very useful in the treatment of hydrocele and should be taken
once or twice weekly, if possible
...
Drink water if you have high blood pressure
...
This in turn facilitates elimination of excessive cholesterol from the system
...
It is prepared by boiling dry seeds of coriander and
straining the decoction after cooling
...
The Water Cure for Itchy Skin
A simple but effective remedy for itching is water
...
The cloth should be
moistened with cool but not cold (55 to 65º F) water every 15 minutes for two hours at a time
...
For the first few moments, there may be intensification of itching or pain but this will quickly
subside
...
For the first few moments, there may be intensification of itching or pain but this will quickly
subside
...
Tip 357
...
The patient with piles should drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day
...
Cold-water treatment helps the veins to shrink and tones up their walls
...
The
water level should cover the hips
...
Other water treatments beneficial in curing piles include cold perennial douche and cold
compress applied to the rectal area for an hour before bedtime
...
Smelly foods are good for you
...
Without the mineral sulphur, there could be no proteins
...
The greater
part of the sulphur in the human body is present in the two sulphur-containing amino acids,
methionine and cysteine, or in the double form of the latter cystine
...
It helps to eject some of the waste and poisons from the
system
...
It is also valuable in
rheumatic conditions
...
There is no recommended dietary allowance
...
Deficiency of sulphur may cause eczema and imperfect
development of hair and nails
...
Tip 359
...
This condition can be relieved by proper attention to diet and hot hip baths just before the
period is due and cold hip baths between the periods
...
The cold hipbath should be taken for 10 to 15
minutes at a water temperature of 50 to 65º F
...
Profuse menstrual flow is common in certain women and usually denotes a blood deficiency,
especially blood calcium
...
It is essential to keep the patient absolutely quiet and confined to bed
...
In case of excessive bleeding, a gauze may be inserted in the
vagina as a temporary measure
...
No stimulants
should be taken as they tend to increase the flow
...
A full nature cure
diet should then be adopted using fresh vegetables raw salads twice daily
...
Tip 361
...
The idea of "eating for two," which is so prevalent today, is absurd and it leads to overeating,
resulting in an unusually, heavy baby
...
The unborn child will require an adequate amount of organic minerals from its mother for
building of bones and tissues and this can be supplied by natural food such as fruits, raw
vegetables, whole meal bread, and milk, unnatural foods like white bread, sugar,
meat, pudding and pies are very deficient in organic mineral matter and their intake during
pregnancy leads to loss and decay of teeth, general debility, and other ailments after childbirth
...
Curing Constipation During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is rendered more difficult in case of habitual constipation
...
This can be avoided by eating plenty of fresh fruits and
vegetables of high fibre content
...
She should not delay going to the lavatory when there is the urge
...
Tip 363
...
In this regimen, the patient should have three meals a day of fresh, juicy fruits, such as apples,
pears, grapes, papaya, oranges, pineapple, peaches and melon
...
However, if there is much weight
loss on the all-fruit diet, those already underweight may add a glass of milk to each fruit meal
...
After the allfruit diet, the sufferer should adopt a well- balanced diet on the following lines:
* Upon rising: A glass of lukewarm water mixed with the freshly squeezed juice of half a lime
and a spoon of honey
...
* Lunch: A bowl of freshly prepared steamed vegetable such as carrot, cabbage, cauliflower,
squash, and beans, two or three whole wheat chapattis
...
* Dinner: A large bowl of fresh green vegetable salad using all available vegetable such as
carrot, cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, radish, red beets and onion and mung bean sprouts
...
Tip 364
...
A warm water enema should
be administered daily during this period to cleanse the bowels and measures should be taken
to avoid constipation
...
In this
regimen, oranges or orange and lemon juice may be taken for breakfast
...
Steamed vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, carrots, turnips, cauliflower and
raisins, figs or dates may be taken in the evening
...
After the restricted diet, the patient may gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet with
emphasis on grains, seeds, nuts, vegetables and fruits
...
All condiments, alcoholic drinks, coffee, strong tea, white
flour products, white sugar, and white sugar products should be strictly avoided
...
Tip 365
...
The patient should take vitamin C in a therapeutic dose up to 3,000 mg
...
U
...
This will relieve her of pain and leg
cramps associated with varicose veins
...
The formula proportion considered helpful
in this combination are carrot 300 ml and spinach 200 ml to prepare 500 ml of juice
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