KHASIAT BIJI LABU

Prostate Protection

They promote overall prostate health and alleviate the difficult urination associated with an enlarged prostate.


Improved Bladder Function
In some studies, pumpkin seed extracts improved bladder function in animals.


Depression Treatment
They contain L-tryptophan, a compound naturally effective against depression.


Prevention of Osteoporosis
Because they are high in zinc, pumpkin seeds are a natural protector against osteoporosis. Low intake of zinc is linked to higher rates of osteoporosis.


Natural Anti-Inflammatory
Pumpkin seeds effectively reduce inflammation without the side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs.


Prevention of Kidney Stones
They prevent calcium oxalate kidney stone formation, according to studies.


Treatment of Parasites 
They are used in many cultures as a natural treatment for tapeworms and other parasites. Studies also show them to be effective against acute schistosomiasis, a parasite contracted from snails.


Great Source of Magnesium
1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds contains 92% of your daily value of magnesium, a mineral in which most Americans are deficient.


Lower Cholesterol
Pumpkin seeds contain phytosterols, compounds that that have been shown to reduce levels of LDL cholesterol.


Cancer Prevention
The same phytosterols that lower cholesterol also protect against many cancers.

AMALAN UNTUK PENGUBATAN MASALAH JANTUNG

Anda atau kawan atau saudara atau jiran ada masalah jantung? selain daripada pergi jumpa doktor pakar anda juga boleh cuba ramuan jus di bawah. Kawan aku dah cuba dan dia kata ada perkembangan yang baik. Kalau anda juga mahu cuba berikut petuanya:

Bahan:

Satu cawan jus lemon
Satu cawan jus halia
Satu cawan jus bawang putih
Satu cawan cuka sari epal
Tiga cawan madu

Ramuannya:

Campur kesemua jus lemon, halia, bawang putih dan cuka. Masak perlahan-lahan sehingga kandungan campuran jus tersebut tinggal 3/4.

Selepas itu biarkan jus yang telah dimasak sejuk.
Setelah sejuk, campurkan dengan 3 cawan madu
Simpan dalam bekas yang bersih.

Amalan:

Ambil sebanyak 3 sudu teh setiap pagi sebelum bersarapan.
Amalkan setiap hari, Insyallah anda akan sihat.

sebelum amalan

selepas

dipetik dari blog: http://wartashubhi.blogspot.com

Curry spice 'kills cancer cells'

An extract found in the bright yellow curry spice turmeric can kill off cancer cells, scientists have shown.

The chemical - curcumin - has long been thought to have healing powers and is already being tested as a treatment for arthritis and even dementia.

Now tests by a team at the Cork Cancer Research Centre show it can destroy gullet cancer cells in the lab.

Cancer experts said the findings in the British Journal of Cancer could help doctors find new treatments.

Dr Sharon McKenna and her team found that curcumin started to kill cancer cells within 24 hours.

'Natural' remedy

The cells also began to digest themselves, after the curcumin triggered lethal cell death signals.

Dr McKenna said: "Scientists have known for a long time that natural compounds have the potential to treat faulty cells that have become cancerous and we suspected that curcumin might have therapeutic value."

Dr Lesley Walker, director of cancer information at Cancer Research UK, said: "This is interesting research which opens up the possibility that natural chemicals found in turmeric could be developed into new treatments for oesophageal cancer.

"Rates of oesophageal cancer have gone up by more than a half since the 70s and this is thought to be linked to rising rates of obesity, alcohol intake and reflux disease so finding ways to prevent this disease is important too."

Each year around 7,800 people are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in the UK. It is the sixth most common cause of cancer death and accounts for around five percent of all UK cancer deaths.

CLEAN YOUR KIDNEYS WITH LESS THAN $1.00

Years pass by and our kidneys are filtering the blood by removing salt, poison and any unwanted entering our body. With time, the salt accumulates and this needs to undergo cleaning treatments.

How are we going to do this?
It is very easy, first take a bunch of parsley and wash it clean  Then cut it in small pieces and put it in a pot and pour clean water and boil it for ten minutes and let it cool down and then filter it and pour in a clean bottle and  keep it inside refrigerator to cool.
Drink one glass daily and you will notice all salt and other accumulated poison  coming out of your kidney by urination. Also you will be able to notice the difference  which you never felt before.
Parsley is known as best cleaning treatment for kidneys and it is natural! 

Khasiat Pisang

Perhatian: Jangan sekali-kali menyimpan pisang dalam peti sejuk. Lepas baca anda semua pasti akan pandang tinggi pada buah pisang.

Pisang mengandungi 3 jenis gula semulajadi – sukrosa, fruktosa dan glukosa yang digabungkan dengan gentian. Pisang memberikan tenaga kepada manusia dengan kadar segera dan berterusan. Kajian yang telah dibuat menunjukkan bahawa 2 biji pisang mempunyai cukup tenaga untuk senaman selama 90 minit. Tidak hairanlah pisang dijadikan buah utama kepada atlit terkenal dunia. Bukan itu saja, malah pisang juga amat sesuai untuk mencegah dan merawat beberapa jenis penyakit, menjadikannya amat sesuai dalam pemakanan kita seharian.

Tekanan:
Merujuk kepada survey terbaru yang dijalankan oleh MIND terhadap pesakit-pesakit tekanan jiwa, kebanyakan daripada mereka kembali pulih selepas makan pisang. Ini kerana pisang mengandungi tryptophan, iaitu sejenis protin yang bertukar kepada serotonin dalam tubuh manusia, yang menyebabkan kita tenang, mengembalikan mood dan secara amnya membuatkan kita berasa gembira.

PMS:
Lupakan pil-pil hospital – makan sahaja pisang. Vitamin B6 yang terkandung mampu meneutralkan paras glukosa dalam darah, yang boleh mengembalikan mood anda.

Anemia:
Dengan kandungan zat besi yang tinggi, pisang mampu mengawal pertumbuhan hemoglobin dalam darah, yang secara tak langsung membantu dalam kes-kes anemia.

Tekanan Darah Tinggi:
Buah tropikal unik ini mengandungi kadar potassium yang tinggi – garam rendah, menjadikannya sempurna untuk menstabilkan tekanan darah.

Kuasa Minda:
Kajian dibuat terhadap 200 pelajar di sebuah sekolah di mana semasa peperiksaan dijalankan, mereka diberi makan pisang untuk sarapan, rehat, dan makan tengahari. Keputusannya, buah pisang yang mengandungi kadar potassium yang tinggi dapat membantu pembelajaran dengan menjadikan pelajar-pelajar itu lebih cekap (alert).

Penghadaman:
Gentian tinggi, jadikan pisang sebagai diet seharian anda pasti membantu menstabilkan tindakan usus kecil dan besar.

Keletihan:
Salah satu cara terbaik untuk mengurangkan keletihan ialah dengan membuat minuman pisang susu campur madu. Pisang bertindak menyejukkan perut dan dengan bantuan madu dapat membina semula kandungan gula dalam darah yang berkurangan akibat keletihan, manakala susu pula memperbetulkan sistem hidrasi semula anda.

Panas Jantung:
Pisang mempunyai kesan anti-asid semulajadi dalam badan. Oleh itu, jika anda menghadapi rasa panas di jantung, cuba makan pisang untuk pemulihan yang baik.

Demam Pagi:
Jadikan pisang sebagai snek setiap hari untuk membantu memelihara kadar gula dalam darah untuk mengelakkan demam pagi.

Gigitan Nyamuk:
Sebelum menggunakan krim gigitan serangga, cuba sapukan kawasan bekas gigitan nyamuk dengan lapisan dalam kulit pisang. Ramai yang telah berjaya mengatasi kegatalan akibat gigitan nyamuk dengan cara ini.

Saraf:
Pisang mengandungi kadar vitamin B yang tinggi yang dapat membantu menenangkan sistem saraf anda.

Obesiti dan Tekanan Kerja:
Kajian di Institut Psikologi di Austria mendapati tekanan kerja menjadi pemangkin kepada pengambilan makanan seperti coklat dan kerepek. Berdasarkan 5,000 pesakit hospital, kajian mendapati kebanyakan pesakit obes membuat kerja-kerja tekanan tinggi. Laporan juga menyatakan, untuk mengatasi masalah ini, kita perlu mengawal kadar gula dalam darah dengan mengambil makanan karbohidrat tinggi setiap 2 jam untuk mengekalkan kadar yang stabil. Makanlah pisang.

Ulser:
Pisang amat baik dalam pencegahan ulser kerana ia bersifat lembut dan tidak mencederakan organ dalaman kita. Ia juga bertindak sebagai peneutral lebihan asid serta mengurangkan kepedihan dengan bertindak menyaluti lapisan dinding perut kita.

Kawalan Suhu:
Ramai yang percaya bahawa dengan memakan pisang, ia dapat menurunkan suhu kedua-dua fizikal dan emosi kepada ibu-ibu mengandung. Di Thailand sebagai contoh, ibu mengandung mengambil pisang untuk memastikan bayi yang dilahirkan itu menjadi seorang yang penyabar (cool).

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):
Penyakit ini merupakan simptom yang terjadi akibat daripada kurangnya pendedahan kepada cahaya matahari. Pisang dapat membantu pesakit ini kerana ia mengandungi tryptophan semulajadi yang membaikpulih mud kita.

Ketagihan Rokok & Tembakau:
Pisang dapat membantu perokok yang ingin berhenti merokok. Vitamin B6, B12, potassium dan magnesium yang terdapat dalam pisang, ia dapat membantu tubuh kita dalam membaikpulih kesan nikotin terhadap tubuh.

Stres:
Potassium merupakan bahan mineral vital, yang membantu menormalkan degupan jantung, menghantar oksigen kepada otak dan mengimbangi kandungan air dalam tubuh. Bila kita stres, kadar metabolisma kita naik, menyebabkan kadar potassium menurun. Keadaan ini dapat diimbangi semula dengan bantuan snek pisang yang tinggi potassium.

Strok:
Mengikut kajian dalam buku ‘The New England Journal of Medicine‘, mengambil pisang sebagai diet harian mampu mengurangkan risiko kematian akibat strok sebanyak 40%!

Lain-lain Penyakit Kulit:
Pengamal perubatan semulajadi (alternatif) berpendapat, untuk menghilangkan pelbagai masalah kulit, termasuk jerawat, kudis, parut, kurap, dan sebagainya, ambil sekeping kulit pisang, tampalkan sebelah dalam kulit pisang itu pada tempat yang ingin dirawat dengan menggunakan plaster luka biasa atau pun plaster bedah.

Jadi, pisang memang merupakan ubat semulajadi kepada banyak penyakit. Jika dibandingkan dengan epal, pisang mempunyai 4 kali ganda kandungan protin, 2 kali karbohidrat, 3 kali fosforus, 5 kali vitamin A dan zat besi, dan 2 kali vitamin dan mineral lain. Ia juga kaya dengan potassium dan merupakan salah satu makanan terbaik yang mudah didapati.

Jadi mungkin inilah masa untuk berubah kepada kata yang biasa disebut-sebut, “Sebiji pisang sehari dapat menjauhkan doktor!”

PS: Kesimpulannya, pisanglah adalah penyebab utama kenapa monyet-monyet di hutan selalu sihat dan bahagia setiap masa dan ketika! Satu lagi; ingin kilatkan kasut?? Ambil bahagian dalam kulit pisang, sapukan secara terus kepada kasut anda, kemudian kilatkan dengan kain kering. Menakjubkan! (Sumber: Cina Islam)

Khasiat Epal Hijau

Amalan memakan sebiji epal hijau setiap hari sememangnya digalakkan. Lebih-lebih lagi bagi mereka yang ingin menurunkan berat badan. Ini kerana ia bukan sekadar mempunyai pelbagai khasiat malahan ia juga mampu mengurangkan kadar kolesterol dalam badan.

Epal hijau mengandungi zat besi, magnesium, potasium, kalsium, soldium, vitamin C, vitamin A dan vitamin B serta merupakan sumber serat yang mudah larut. Kita digalakkan memakan epal bersama dengan kulitnya kerana sebahagian kandungan vitamin C terletak di bawah kulitnya.

• Epal hijau boleh membantu mencegah:
• Pembinaan kolesterol dalam dinding salur darah.
• Mengurangkan risiko penyakit jantung.
• Membantu kesihatan membran paru-paru.
• Membantu kesihatan tulang dengan menambah bahan kimia (boron) pada mineral tulang.
• Membantu kesihatan sistem kardiovaskular dengan mengekalkan tahap kolesterol darah.
• Membantu mengekalkan berat badan.
• Mengurangkan tekanan penyakit asma.
• Mengurangkan risiko barah.
  

Bagi mereka yang mempunyai masalah sembelit atau penghadaman, kisarkan epal hijau dengan saleri dan diminum setiap pagi sebelum sarapan. Ia dapat membersihkan saluran usus serta membuang toksid dengan pantas menerusi sistem pencernaan. Zat masam epal hijau merupakan pembersih tubuh yang sangat baik.

Epal hijau juga bertindak sebagai penyegar kulit wajah. Potong epal hijau dan rendamkan seketika di dalam air batu selama 5 minit. Kemudian letakkan di muka, biarkan selama 15 minit. Anda akan dapat rasakan kesegarannya. Jika diamalkan selalu ia boleh melicinkan kulit.

Khasiat Ubi Kentang

Ubi kentang kaya dengan potassium, vitamin C yang membekalkan karbohidrat kompleks dan fiber. Ia juga mengandungi vitamin B1, B2 dan B3 serta sedikit kandungan protein dan zat besi.

Kandungan potassium ubi kentang adalah dua kali ganda daripada yang terdapat di dalam pisang dan fiber. Jumlah lemaknya pula di bawah paras 25 peratus, dengan ini dapat menghalang enapan kolesterol di dalam lapisan saluran darah.

Hirisan ubi kentang mentah serta jusnya boleh membantu mengurangkan kesakitan penyakit yang menyerang sendi-sendi dan radang otot. Ubi kentang juga boleh melegakan kesakitan salah urat atau tergeliat, luka-luka kecil dan kebakaran ringan dengan cara menekapkan hirisan kentang di tempat berkenaan selama 15 minit atau lebih. Ubi kentang lecek (tanpa mentega) boleh memutihkan dan melembutkan tangan.

Sex twice a week keeps men healthier

Two sex sessions in a week can reduce risk of heart disease in men, says a new research.

The study showed that men who indulged in regular lovemaking were up to 45 per cent less likely to develop life-threatening heart conditions than those who had sex once a month or less.

In the research of over 1,000 men, scientists found that sex apparently has a protective effect on the male heart but they did not examine whether women benefit too.

Thus, American researchers who carried out the investigation are now calling for doctors to screen men for sexual activity when assessing their risk of heart disease, reports the Telegraph.

Despite sex being considered good for physical and mental health, not much has been scientifically proven about the benefits of frequent intercourse on major illnesses such as heart disease.

In the latest study, scientists at the New England Research Institute in Massachusetts, tracked the sexual activity of men aged between 40 and 70 who were taking part in a long-term project called the Massachusetts Male Ageing Study, which began back in 1987.

Over a 16-year period, each man was regularly quizzed on how often they had sex and then checked for signs of heart disease.

Researchers took into account other risk factors, such as their age, weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

The results showed men who made love at least twice a week were much less likely to have heart disease than those whose sexual encounters were limited to once a month or less.

Analyzing the findings, scientists said the benefits of sex could be due to both the physical and emotional effects on the body.

Men with the desire for frequent sexual activity and who are able to engage in it are likely to be healthier, but sex in some forms has a physical activity component that might directly serve to protect cardiovascular health.

Also, men who have frequent sex might be more likely to be in a supportive intimate relationship and this might improve health through stress reduction and social support.
- ANI/timesodindia.com

Published Jan 12 2010

Correct timing to take water, will maximize its effectiveness to Human body

Two (02) glass of water - After waking up - Helps activate internal organs

One (01) glasses of water - 30 minutes before meal - Help digestion

One (01) glass of water - Before taking a bath - Helps lower blood pressure

One (01) glass of water - Before sleep - To avoid stroke or heart attack

Petua Mengatasi Ketagihan Merokok

Melengah

Lengahkan tindak-balas ke atas keinginan merokok. seperti melambat-lambatkan mencari rokok. Seandainya rokok ada ditangan, jangan dinyalakan terus, tunggu sekurang-kurangnya 5 minit. Keinginan untuk merokok ini kesudahannya akan hilang juga. Katakan pada diri anda "nanti" setiap kali anda ingin merokok.

Menarik nafas panjang

Tariklah nafas panjang tiga kali dengan perlahan-lahan.

Minum air

Minum air banyak-banyak, sebaik-baiknya air galian atau air masak suam. Jangan minum air berkafin seperti kopi atau teh, kerana minuman ini biasanya membuatkan anda ingin merokok selepas meminumnya.

Membuat sesuatu

Buatlah sesuatu yang boleh mengalihkan fikiran anda daripada rokok. Contohnya bersiar-siar makan angin, telefon kawan, membaca buku, bermain muzik, membuat silang kata, berkebun dan sebagainya.

Mengunyah sesuatu

Mengunyah sesuatu seperti gum, lobak merah, buah epal dan sebagainya. Elakkan sesuatu yang manis seperti gula-gula.

Mandi atau basuh tangan

Kalau berada di rumah, mandilah seberapa kerap atau basuh tangan setiap kali terasa hendak merokok.

Melakukan senaman regangan

Lakukan senaman regangan setiap kali anda merasa mengantuk kerana tidak merokok.

Memohon doa

Mohonlah doa agar tuhan kuatkan azam dan usaha anda untuk berhenti merokok berjaya.

TIPS KURANGKAN KOLESTROL

• Tanggalkan kulit dari daging ayam sebelum dimakan.

• Elakkan dari menambah kicap atau lain-lain sos, minyak, mayonis, krim atau mentega ke dalam makanan anda.

• Pilih lebih banyak ikan atau bahan makanan laut yang lain untuk dimakan

• Buangkan segala lemak yang ternampak pada daging

• Jangan menggoreng dalam minyak yang banyak. Gunakan teknik kacau-goreng.

• Memakan lebih banyak sayur-sayuran dan buah-buahan.

• Memakan lebih banyak roti dan bijirin. Elak dari mengambil roti bulan sabit (croissants), biskut, pastri dan kuih-muih yang manis dan berminyak.

9 Jenis Makanan Anti Kolesterol

• Soya
  Kacang soya mengandung 48 % protein, lesitin, vitamin dan zat galian. Ia juga dapat menghindarkan penyakit jantung dan kencing manis. Kaya kalsium dan mineral yang membantu memecah lemak. Ia membantu menyusutkan kadar lemak jahat (LDL) dan meningkatkan kadar lemak baik (HDL).
• Kuaci. Kuaci mempunyai kandungan zat besi. Melakukan pengambilan kuaci jenis tawar seperti dari jenis labu atau bunga matahari untuk menambah zat besi serta mengurangkan kolesterol.
• Buah Kering
  Antara berbagai jenis buah kering, limau kering adalah yang paling banyak mengandung flavanoid. Pengambilannya mampu menyingkirkan lebihan lemak LDL sehingga dapat mengurangkan resiko serangan jantung.
• Ikan Tuna. Termasuk sumber asid lemak omega 3 yang popular, selain salmon dan makarel. Omega 3 secara khusus melindungi tubuh daripada peningkatan kadar kolesterol LDL.
• Kacang Tanah
  Kacang tanah yang dipanggang mengandungi lemak sehat dan kaya dengan vitamin E. Ia boleh menghalang radikal bebas agar tidak merusakkan kolesterol LDL dan dapat menghindari tubuh daripada serangan jantung.
• Mangga
  Vitamin C banyak terdapat dalam mangga. Sumber lain belimbing, kedodong, betik, rambutan, strawberry dan kiwi. Vitamin C berupaya mencegah kolesterol LDL dalam tubuh.
• Kismis
  Mengandung sebatian yang mampu menurunkan kolesterol. Sesiap yang mengamalkan diet dengan 400 kalori kismis setiap hari boleh menurunkan kadar kolesterol dalam darah sebanyak 8 %.
• Oat
  Lebih daripada kajian saintifik yang dijalankan telah menunjukkan bahwa pengambilan oat setiap pagi boleh menurunkan kolesterol dalam darah. Serat mudah larut dalam oat boleh mengurangkan resiko penyakit jantung sekiranya dijadikan sebagian diet rendah lemak dan kolesterol Anda.
• Jambu Batu
  Ia mampu menurunkan panas. Kolesterol dalam badan sebanyak 18,8 %. Disyorkan mengambilnya setiap hari dalam jumlah mencukupi bagi memastikan khasiatnya bertindak balas kepada tubuh. Jumlah yang disyorkan ialah 400 gm sehari, yang sebiji setengah selama 4 minggu. Bagi mereka yang ingin menurunkan berat badan tanpa melupakan diet seimbang, jambu batu adalah pilihan yang sesuai.

Nuts Are Good For The Heart

This is specially for all those nut eating addicts including myself. Hear this….

A daily dose of nuts-walnuts, almonds, pistachios- can make up for a heart-healthy diet, according to Mayo Clinic researchers.

Most nuts contain some nutrients that can benefit heart health and help with cholesterol control. They include unsaturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, 1-arginine and plant sterols. Nuts have been shown to reduce low-density lipoproteins (LDL, or “bad” cholesterol) levels in the blood.

Eating nuts also can reduce the risk of developing blood clots and improve the health of the lining of the arteries. The above benefits suggest that eating nuts, in limited amounts, may reduce the risk of heart disease, though studies haven’t yet proved this conclusively.

Almost any type of nut is nutritious – and high in calories. It is best to eat nuts in moderation, no more than a handful a day. Also, choose unsalted or low-salt versions and use nuts as a substitute for saturated fats, such as those found in meats, eggs and dairy products.

The study has been published in the latest issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s Health Source.

Don’t Pop Vitamins, Just Eat Well!

Guys this is interesting, most of my family members and friends just love to pop VITAMINS. And I’m afraid that really would push me over the edge whenever I tell them not to overindulge in VITAMINS..
So, that’s that. I’ll keep exercising, of course. I’ll eat a reasonably healthy diet, mutton curry including some grilled meat (carcinogen! probably!) here and there. I’ll enjoy a few beers, laugh whenever possible, and plenty of sex and — yes — smoke my daily THC.
Wish me luck. A close friend once told me “I’ve heard that life can result in death. Better watch out for that one”
All those who want to live long here is the new study….
A new study by Catherine Fields the Professor of Nutrition from the University of Alberta say that eating food rich in nutrients is more than enough to boost our immunity against colds and flu instead of just popping too many vitamins.
The good Professor Catherine a dietitian, in her study say “almost all vitamins and minerals play some role in ensuring an optimal immune response…but high doses do not help and may do harm,.”
Here are the vitamins and minerals to fight viruses, and in which food they are found, most, based on the evidence provided by Professor Catherine.
Vitamin C: Optimal vitamin C status has been identified as important for the immune cells involved in defence against viruses.
The main function of vitamin C is to help heal cuts and wounds; keep gum, teeth, and bones healthy; keep blood vessel walls strong and help absorb iron from the foods we eat.
Despite being studied for over 40 years, there is insufficient evidence to advise taking more vitamin C to prevent colds or the flu. The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men (an additional 35 mg should be added for smokers).
This is easily obtained by having one to two servings of vitamin C rich citrus fruits (such as oranges), or vegetables like sweet peppers and broccoli.
A higher dose of vitamin C is not without side effects such as causing digestive problems.
Zinc: Zinc is important for the cells involved in defence against viruses. Zinc is also involved in many bodily functions. It supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood and adolescence.
It is also required for a proper sense of smell and taste so that low zinc status can influence your appetite and enjoyment of food.
The current RDA for zinc is eight mg for women and 11 mg for men. The best sources of zinc are seafood, meat, seeds, cooked dried beans, peas and lentils.
A serving of lentils (3/4 cup) provides almost two mg of zinc. Plant sources are less reliable as the level of zinc in plants depends on the content in the soil.
As a result, vegetarians who mainly depend on plant sources of nutrients are advised to consult a dietitian to ensure their needs are being met.
Selenium: Although selenium is important for a healthy immune system, there is little evidence that consuming selenium supplements will reduce the risk of viral infections.
Recommended amounts are small, only 55 micrograms daily for adults, readily obtained from nuts, seafood, organ meat, pork and whole grains. Half a cup of cooked brown rice provides eight to 10 micrograms of selenium and a serving of mixed nuts (or 1/4th cup) has about 150 micrograms of selenium.
Viral infections, such as the flu, are often associated with a fever. However, there is no evidence that “starving a fever” by reducing the amount of food eaten will reduce a fever, says the University of Alberta statement.
In fact, a fever is a helpful means used by our own immune system in order to fight off the viral infection. If we stop eating, the immune system doesn’t work as well and all of the nutrients mentioned above, as well as many others, are important to the immune system.
The bottom line is “the key to good health is eating a well-planned balanced diet that focuses on variety”, concludes Professor Catherine.

How to prevent mosquitoes lay eggs, cheapest way of preventing survival of mosquitoes

We cannot stop mosquitoes lay eggs at any stagnant water in drains/ponds or water collected in waste pails, tanks, tins, used tyres etc. etc. Of course if you have fish inside the tanks/containers then there should be no problem.
Do you know that there is a very simple and very economical way to destroy the mosquitoes' eggs and not let them hatch into larvae. Very very simple, just put in few 1 cent copper coins into the tanks/containers then it will solve all your problems. Because in accordance to Japanese Research Scientists, they found the mosquitoes eggs will be destroyed by a kind of mineral discharge from the copper. DON'T BELIEVE, Try it by yourself and even the small snails also will not visit the containers (with copper coins) collected with stagnant water. Your will observe the water collected in the containers will be very clean and clear.
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The Amazing Cucumber!

This information was in The New York Times several weeks ago as part of
their "Spotlight on the Home" series that highlighted creative and
fanciful ways to solve common problems.


1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one
cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5,
Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus,
Potassium and Zinc.


2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and
pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and
Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for
hours.

3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try
rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog
and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.


4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices
in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season
long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off
a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make
them flee the area.

5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out
or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your
problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause
the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and
reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!



6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber
slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free.
Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish
essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium,
avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge?
Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European
trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you
don't have enough time to polish your shoes?
Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a
quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels
water.


9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice
and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!


10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to
the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of
water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the
boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing,
relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and
college students during final exams.


11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or
mints?
Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with
your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials
will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad
breath.


12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless
steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to
clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the
shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or
fingernails while you clean.


13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber
and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons
and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!

Kesihatan Kaki

SETIAP kali seorang wanita hendak membeli sepasang kasut, tidak menghairankan jika beliau akan mencuba berpasang-pasang kasut sebelum memilih sepasang yang berkenan di hatinya.

Ini kerana selain fesyen dan warna kasut menjadi pertimbangan, keselesaan kasut itu juga selalu diambil kira.

Namun, ada satu lagi perkara yang perlu diperhatikan wanita semasa membeli kasut iaitu kebaikan kasut itu dari segi kesihatan untuk kakinya.

Sebagai anggota badan utama yang menanggung seluruh berat badan ketika berjalan, kaki perlu sentiasa dalam keadaan sihat dan kerana itu kasut yang dipadankan dengan kaki hendaklah yang benar-benar selesa dan baik untuk kaki dan seluruh tubuh.

Ramadan and Health

By: Navin Fatima

During Ramadan, our diet should not differ greatly from normal and should be as simple as possible. We should aim to consume slow digesting foods including fiber-containing foods. Slow-digesting foods last up to 8 hours, while fast-digesting foods last only 3 to 4 hours.


Slow-digesting foods are foods that contain grains and seeds like barley, wheat, oats, semolina, beans, lentils, whole meal flour, etc. (complex carbohydrates). Fast-burning foods are foods that contain sugar, white flour, etc. (refined carbohydrates).
Fibre-containing foods are bran-containing foods, whole wheat, grains, seeds, vegetables like green beans, peas, sem (papry), marrow, mealies, spinach, methie, fruit with skin, dried fruit especially dried apricots, figs and prunes, almonds, etc.
Meals should be well balanced, containing foods from each food group, i.e. fruits, vegetables, meat/chicken/fish, bread/cereals and dairy products. Fried foods should be limited. They cause indigestion, heartburn, and weight problems.

AVOID:
Fried and fatty foods.
Foods containing too much sugar.
Over-eating especially at sehri.
Too much tea at sehri. Tea makes you pass more urine taking with it valuable mineral salts that your body would need during the day.
Smoking cigarettes. If you cannot give up, cut down gradually starting a few weeks before Ramadan.

EAT:
Complex carbohydrates at sehri so that the food lasts longer.
Haleem is an excellent source of protein and is a slow-burning food.
Dates are excellent source of sugar, fibre, carbohydrates, potassium & magnesium.
Almonds are rich in protein and fibre with less fat.
Bananas are a good source of potassium, magnesium and carbohydrates.

DRINK:
As much water or fruit juices as possible between iftar and bedtime so that your body may adjust fluid levels in time.


Problems to Avoid:

INDIGESTION AND WIND
Causes: Over-eating. Excessive fried and fatty foods, spicy foods, and foods that produce wind e.g. eggs, cabbage, lentils, fizzy drinks like Cola also produce gas.
Remedy: Do not over-eat, drink fruit juices or water. Avoid fried foods, add ajmor to wind-producing foods.

LETHARGY ('low blood pressure')
Excessive sweating, weakness, tiredness, lack of energy, dizziness, especially on getting up from sitting, paleness and feeling faint are symptoms associated with "low blood pressure". This tends to occur towards the afternoon.
Causes: Too little fluid intake, decreased salt intake.
Remedy: Keep cool, increase fluid and salt intake.
Caution: Low blood pressure should be confirmed by taking a blood pressure reading when symptoms are present. Persons with high blood pressure may need their medication adjusted during Ramadan. They should consult their doctor.

HEADACHE
Causes: Caffeine and tobacco-withdrawal, too much exercise, lack of sleep, hunger usually occur during the day and worsen towards the evening. When associated with "low blood pressure", the headache can be quite severe and can also cause nausea before Iftar.
Remedy: Cut down caffeine and tobacco slowly starting a week or two before Ramadan. Herbal and caffeine-free teas may be substituted. Reorganise your schedule during the Ramadan so as to have adequate sleep.

LOW BLOOD SUGAR
Weakness, dizziness, tiredness, poor concentration, perspiring easily, feeling shaky (tremor), headache, and palpitations are symptoms of low blood sugar.
Causes in non-diabetics: Excessive sugar consumption i.e. refined carbohydrates especially at suhur (sehri). The body produces too much insulin causing the blood glucose to drop.
Remedy: Eat something at sehri, and limit sugar-containing foods and drinks.
Caution: Diabetics may need to adjust their medication in Ramadan, consult your doctor.

MUSCLE CRAMPS
Causes: Inadequate intake of calcium, magnesium and potassium foods.
Remedy: Eat foods rich in these minerals e.g. vegetables, fruit, dairy products, meat and dates.
Caution: Those on high blood pressure medication and with kidney stone problems should consult their doctor.

PEPTIC ULCERS, HEART BURN, AND GASTRITIS
Increased acid levels in an empty stomach aggravate the above conditions. It causes a burning feeling in the stomach area and can extend up to the throat. Spicy foods, coffee, and Cola drinks worsen these conditions.
Medications are available to control acid levels in the stomach. People with proven peptic ulcers and hiatus hernia should consult their doctor well before Ramadan.

KIDNEY STONES
Kidney stones may occur in people who have less liquid to drink. Therefore, it is essential to drink extra liquids so as to prevent stone formation.

JOINT PAINS
Causes: Extra salah during Ramadan increases pressure on the knee joints. In the elderly and those with arthritis this may cause pain, stiffness, swelling and discomfort.
Remedy: Lose weight so that the knees do not have to carry any extra load. Exercise the lower limbs before Ramadan so that they can be prepared for the additional strain. Being physically fit allows greater fulfillment, thus enabling one to be able to perform salah with ease.

(Source: Dr. Haffejee, Islamic Medical Association of South Africa – Durban) 

Air kosong penawar pelbagai penyakit

  
Kajian para saintis mendapati amalan minum air sebaik bangun dari tidur setiap pagi mempunyai banyak manfaat.

Japanese Medical Society misalnya berjaya membuktikan dalam kes-kes tertentu, amalan ini mampu memulihkan penyakit termasuk yang serius.

Diantara penyakit yang termasuk dalam penyelidikan persatuan perubatan di negara matahari terbit itu ialah sakit kepala, sakit-sakit badan, sistem jantung, artritis, degupan jantung yang pantas, epilepsi, lemak berlebihan, bronkitis, tibi, meningitis, buah pinggang dan jangkitan pada air kencing.

Bagaimanapun amalan minum air kosong sebaik jaga dari tidur ini perlu mengikut beberapa peraturan untuk memastikan keberkesanannya.

• Minum empat gelas air (160 ml) sebaik jaga dari tidur setiap pagi dan sebelum memberus gigi.
• Berus gigi dan bersihkan mulut tetapi jangan makan atau minum apa-apa untuk 45 minit.
• Selepas 45 minit anda boleh makan dan minum seperti biasa.
• Selepas 15 minit mengambil sarapan, makan tengahari dan makan malam jangan makan atau
minum untuk tempoh dua jam.
• Bagi pesakit yang lanjut usia dan tidak larat minum empat gelas air sekali gus diperingkat
permulaan, mereka boleh memulakan kaedah rawatan ini dengan meminum air secara
berperingkat sehingga mampu mencapai empat gelas sehari.
• Kaedah rawatan dipercayai mampu merawat pelbagai penyakit dalam tempoh tertentu.

1. Tekanan darah tinggi – 30 hari
2. Gastrik - 10 hari
3. Diabetes – 30 hari
4. Sembelit – 10 hari
5. Kanser – 180 hari
6. Tibi – 90 hari.

Pesakit artritis hanya perlu mengikuti rawatan tersebut untuk tiga hari. Rawatan ini tidak mempunyai sebarang kesan sampingan kecuali diperingkat awal pesakit mungkin kerap buang air kecil.

Teknik Kuruskan Badan

JANGAN BERLAPAR


Makanan memberi kita tenaga dan bila kita menggunakan tenaga kurang dari apa yang kita ambil, tubuh akan terkejut. Tubuh akan mula membakar 'muscle'(otot) untuk menggantikan makanan. Ini menyebabkan kadar metabolisma tubuh menjadi rendah. Bila anda tidak tahan berlapar, pada kebiasanya anda akan makan dengan lebih banyak. Pada masa ini, walaupun tahap pengambilan makanan anda telah kembali ke paras normal, tetapi metabolisma tubuh masih lagi rendah. Ini menyebabkan ia tidak membakar kalori pada tahap yang sama lagi


AMBIL SESUATU YANG PAHIT SEBELUM MAKAN
Minumlah kopi dan kumur beberapa saat sebelum makan. Cara ini menyebabkan tekak merasa pahit dan menghantar isyarat melalui otak bagi menggalakan rembesan enzim dan asid HCL. Kekurangan enzim dan asid HCL di dalam perut boleh menyebabkan ketidakcekapan penghadaman.


MINUM 8 GELAS AIR SEHARI
Air mengurangkan selera makan anda secara semulajadi dan membantu badan memetabolisma simpanan lemak di dalam tubuh. Sebelum makan makanan yang berat-berat, cuba minum air, pasti anda tidak akan makan dengan banyak.


ELAKKAN MINUM MINUMAN YANG BERGAS
Minuman bergas biasanya mengandungi 7-8 sudu gula dan tidak baik untuk kesihatan tubuh.

KURANGKAN PENGAMBILAN GARAM
Pengambilan garam yang tinggi menggalakan penangkungan air. Mengurangkan pengambilan garam bermakna badan anda menangkung sedikit air. Ini bermakna anda kurang berat yang disebabkan air.

AMBIL SARAPAN PAGI
Anda juga boleh menurunkan berat badan dengan pengambilan sarapan pagi. Menurut satu kajian, mereka yang tidak mengambil sarapan pagi lebih cenderung untuk gemuk berbanding dengan mereka yang mengambilnya. Bagaimana ia terjadi? Sarapan pagi menstabilkan hormone dan paras gula di dalam darah. Kadar metabolsima juga meningkat untuk membakar kalori.


MAKANLAH DENGAN PERLAHAN-LAHAN
Nikmatilah makanan dengan perlahan-lahan dan jangan gopoh. Kerana apabila kita makan secara perlahan-lahan, tubuh akan menghantar isyarat menunjukan kepuasan.


KUNYAH MAKANAN KEPADA CEBISAN LEBIH KECIL
Kunyahlah makanan kepada cebisan lebih kecil sebelum menelan kerana dengan cara ini ia lebih mudah dihadam.

Biar makan kerap dengan kuantiti yang sedikit daripada makan hanya sekali, dua tetapi dengan kuantiti yang banyak.

cuba ye..