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March 28th, 2010

I just got mail receptas these recommendations from the honey and cinnamon. Both ingredients are natural and healthy, being used since ancient times. The public follows:

Cinnamon and honey are the only foodstuffs on the planet that does not spoil or rot. Although its content can be converted into sugars, honey anyway always honey.

If honey is left for long periods of time in a dark place will crystallize. When this happens open the lid and the heat of boiling water, let it melt. The honey is as good as when new.
Never boil honey or put it in the microwave, so they kill their enzymes. The cinnamon and honey (and this not like the drug companies) can cure many diseases.

Honey is produced by most countries. Science accept honey as a very effective means to treat disease. Honey can be used without side effects and taken the correct dose, even sweet, does not affect diabetics.

Weekly World News. A magazine in Canada (17/01/1995) published a list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon:

- Heart Disease

Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread every morning, instead of jam and eat it regularly as part of breakfast. This will reduce the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Additionally, those who have already had a heart attack if they continue this process will be protected from suffering a next attack. Regular use of these substances helps to retain healthy breath and strengthen the muscle and the rhythmic movement of the heart.
In the U.S. and Canada, various nursing homes have successfully cured patients patients whose veins have lost flexibility and have been covered. Honey and cinnamon revitalize the.

- Arthritis

Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and evening a cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. Recent research by the University of Copenhagen showed that doctors who treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon cinnamon before breakfast, confirmed that in a week, 200 patients, 73 felt no pain and arthritis per month, almost all patients who could not even walk or move around the pain, moving without feeling pain.

- Digestion

Cinnamon sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before meals can reduce the acidity and digest up to heavier foods.

- Colds and Colds

A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ingredient which kills the influenza germs and protects patients from the cold.

- Longevity

Tea made ​​with honey and cinnamon, taken regularly reduces the damage caused by old age in tissues. Take four spoons of honey, cinnamon powder and three cups of boiling water to make tea. Take a quarter cup, three or four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and reduces the damage caused by aging and free radical tissue, lengthening the period of vitality regularly over 100 years.

- Bladder Infections

Take two teaspoons of cinnamon powder and one tablespoon of honey in a glass of warm water and drink normally. Destroy germs in the bladder

- Cholesterol

Two tablespoons honey and three teaspoons of cinnamon powder mixed with 16 ounces of tea administered to a patient with high cholesterol levels, lowered their blood levels by 10 percent in the first two hours of treatment. As mentioned above for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol disease is cured. According to the information in this journal, pure honey taken with food daily helps lower cholesterol.

- Colds

Those suffering from severe cold can take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon for three days. This process will cure colds and clear the sinuses.

- Stomach

Honey taken with cinnamon also helps cure stomach ulcers clear and even cure completely.

- Gases

Studies in India and Japan revealed that honey and cinnamon reduce the gas in the digestive system.

- Immune System

Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viruses. Scientists have found honey various vitamins and iron in large amounts.
Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood cells and protects against disease.

- Pimples

Three tablespoons of honey and cinnamon powder, make a paste can be applied to pimples before sleeping, washing the next day with warm water. If done for two weeks, pimples will disappear
from the root.

- Infections of the Skin

Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema and all types of skin infections.

- Weight Loss

In the morning, half an hour before breakfast and before bedtime, drink a cup of boiled water with honey and cinnamon. If you drink regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow fat to accumulate in the body even if the person has a diet high in calories.


- Fatigue

Studies have shown that the sugar content in honey help and does not weaken the amount of force in the body. Senior age who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and are more flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research says that a glass with a tablespoon of honey and sprinkled with cinnamon every day to get up and three in the afternoon, when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body in the space of one week.

- Halitosis (Bad Breath)

People in South America tend to gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon in hot water, keeping your breath fresh all day.

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Relief aphonia

March 3rd, 2010

This paper has been published by the Journal Consomer Eroski, Eroski Foundation, which was performed the next copy.

Food and plants to alleviate hoarseness

Its components help to soothe sore throat and relieve cough, symptoms that precede the total or partial loss of voice

Numerous known natural remedies for herbal calming aphonia, in many cases, is due to throat irritation. Most minor irritations disappear soon without resorting to drugs or antibiotics. Simply choose foods and plants because of their particular composition, rich in vitamin A, omega-3 fatty acids, anthocyanins, or mucilage, help to regenerate and soothe irritated mucous discomfort, eliminate germs that cause infection and irritation and, ultimately, relieve cough.

Recommended Foods

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Cold drinks with ice or inhaling excessive smoke, exposure to cold for various reasons or to dry air conditioned air, or the exertion of speaking in public for hours are everyday situations that cause irritation to your throat and voice is lost .

The main goal of diet therapy in the aphonia, hoarseness and sore throat is to select foods that meet anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and mucilaginous. The result is a relief of discomfort and improvement earlier.

  • Anti-inflammatory effect. There are foods and plants because of their particular nutritional composition (vitamin A, omega-3 fatty acids, anthocyanins ...), reduce inflammatory processes, such as during a coursing aphonia or hoarseness. Since the omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish (DHA) and nuts (alpha-linolenic acid), form of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins. Therefore, the consumption of food, cooking and soft-soft in the case of walnuts, crushed or chewed to not worsen the situation, it is interesting in case of sore throat. Vegetables and orange fruits, like carrots, pumpkin, tangerines and oranges are rich in beta-carotene which the body converts into vitamin A. This promotes nutrition and regeneration of the mucous membranes, while, as an antioxidant, in addition to vitamin C (tropical fruits, citrus, kiwi) and anthocyanins (red-colored fruits such as cherries, dark garnet, plums, grapes) in nutrition and immune system booster.
  • Antiseptic power. Foods that have quality proven to kill germs that cause infection and irritation are the onion and garlic. Both known for their antibacterial action, which adds a quality expectorant and mucolytic. Both contain sulfur compounds, which provide a marked odor and taste, and are responsible for their consumption to the elimination of mucus.
  • Mucilaginous properties, soothing and regenerative properties of the irritated area. The mucilage, a soluble fiber with some vegetables, also known for their emollient (softener) and repair of mucous membranes. Flax seeds are rich in mucilage, substances that are slippery, gelatinous texture when soaked hours. Among vegetables, include borage, zucchini, okra, celery and green beans. The intake of these cooked, their creams and broths are beneficial.

Phytotherapy: soothing plant

Ginger, greater plantain, mallow, marshmallow, liverwort and coltsfoot are useful for their anti-inflammatory and antibacterial

Phytotherapy for this sore throat should have the same purposes as diet therapy: anti-inflammatory and antibacterial use plants and even with power cough, dry cough and irritating hoarseness and aphonia degenerate into or worsen. The plants used for this purpose are various. Each has specific functions, such as ginger, greater plantain, mallow, marshmallow, liverwort and coltsfoot, the latter is very useful for soothing dry coughs.

Ginger, in addition to his qualities as a digestive plant, known for its antiseptic and expectorant power. This rhizoma has an intense flavor characteristic of hotness which is attributed to the presence of an oily substance called gingerol. A hot infusion of ginger stimulates sweating and helps remove mucus and toxins. It can be done from dried ginger, which cook in water over medium heat about 3 or 4 minutes, or cool, adding a tablespoon of juice or grated fresh ginger in a glass of warm water.

It is an effective remedy for colds and respiratory problems to solve, as well as sore throats and coughing, before they result in loss of voice. Excess ginger may affect blood clotting, so that consumption has to be cautious if taking anticoagulants.

Mallow and marshmallow (both from the same family), plantain and aloe vera plants are rich in mucilage, so that their consumption softens and reduces mucosal inflammation. You can take tea or gargle with them.

CONTRAINDICATIONS NO REMEDIES

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In every household implement remedies to relieve sore throat and recover quickly. It is known from ancient times the use of some plants for the natural treatment of hoarseness, but not know for sure what the actual components and their mechanism of action. The advantage is that these home remedies have no side effects or contraindications, so you should try and see if they work before resorting to drugs.

It may take several times a day a glass of warm water with lemon and honey. Honey, if it is natural and not processed (recognizing it is thick at room temperature), exerts an antiseptic and softening of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. The citric acid of lemon enhances the action of vitamin C and has an antiseptic and antibacterial effect. Similarly, gargling with salt water or lemon juice and salt, and improve ease throat irritation.

A very effective remedy to calm the cough is breathing essence of onion. To do this, place a plate with slices of raw onion in the room (a good time is at night) and as the hours pass, the place is imbued with its essence. Also avoid very cold drinks or hot, because changes in temperature sensitive and irritated throat discomfort worse.

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Mists and puffs

February 27th, 2010

This paper has been published by the Journal of In Good Hands has been done the next copy.

Mists and puffs

Fumes or puffs are an ancient natural remedy to relieve our airways and help breathing "in full voice."

What are the vapors or puffs?

Fumes or puffs are a healing method in which the patient breathes water vapor. Usually to increase its therapeutic effect is often to add some essential oils or herb.

As do the vapors or inhalation

Traditionally people put water to boil. After some initial moments have passed and now there is no risk of burning add two or three drops of an essential oil (Eucalyptus is often the most common). We cover the head and the pot or pan with a towel (never anything plastic) to inhale the vapors. This is done for several minutes.

Many people to avoid burning one's own pan pour boiling water into the bathroom sink (where we wash our hands) and there are vapors or inhalations.
Breathe through the mouth and nose as this will clean the nose, sinuses, throat and bronchi.

What essential oils are most suitable?

The most widely used essential oils or inhalations vapors are Eucalyptus, Mint and Pine. We must always bear in mind that essential oils of the highest quality since many oils and essences are only worth as artificial perfumes. Ask in your herbalist or pharmacy. Here I recommend the manufacturer and the dose as some are more concentrated than others.

You can also boil water with medicinal plants like leaves and berries of Eucalyptus, Thyme, Chamomile and Peppermint. The effect is smoother than with essential oils and is used by children, pregnant and mild asthmatics.

Benefits or most common indications

Normally people prepare vapors or inhalation when feeling very congested and need to remove the mucus or phlegm.

So in case of colds, bronchitis, cough, sinusitis and respiratory dry and you'll notice a big relief to rehydrate the airways and mucus are eliminated faster. It is a way to prevent mucus build-up and not finish infected.

Kinds or types of steam or inhalation

There are two types of breaths: dry and wet.

  • In the dry inhalations will a few drops of essential oils on a tissue or cloth and breathe approaching the mouth and nose. It's convenient to leave a scented handkerchief near the bedside table when we go to sleep.
  • Vapors or moist inhalations are those made with water vapor.

Precautions to be taken into account

  • If we make the vapors or sprays in a pan or pot we note that we can burn if touched.
  • Asthmatics should never put eucalyptus oil. In fact only with water and improve and do not run any risk of being further closed the bronchi.
  • Finally say that we always wait a few minutes after pouring the boiling water, so as not to burn with this vapor so intense.

In general, pregnant women, asthmatics and infants should not do the vapors without consulting your doctor or specialist.

Arnau Josep Vicent
Naturopath and Acupuncturist
Collaborating enbuenasmanos.com

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Juices and vitamin C

February 8th, 2010

This paper has been published by the Journal Consomer Eroski, Eroski Foundation, which was performed the next copy.

Calculate the amount of vitamin C in fruit juices

A new method to specify the content of this substance in citrus juices

Orange juice is essential in the diet. Noted for its excellent flavor and its benefits to the body. The arrival of cold coincides with the peak of ripeness, whose main protagonist is vitamin C or ascorbic acid, a natural antioxidant that is concentrated in the fruit in large quantities. A group of researchers from the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) has developed a new chromatographic technique to determine the actual amount of ascorbic acid in juices and soft drinks.

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Enzymes of many plants transformed glucose to vitamin C. Citrus fruits are concentrated more of this substance. The orange contains 60 mg per 100 g, while the concentrates just melon and apple 33 mg, 8 mg. Ascorbic acid in the body acts as a natural antioxidant and is involved in important biochemical actions. Is essential for the development and maintenance of organs, prevents aging of the skin and facilitates the absorption of other vitamins and minerals. Its properties help maintain optimal health.

Accuracy in the content

The chromatographic technique measures the content of vitamin C, without discounting the contribution of the fruit itself

The chromatographic technique has shown that sometimes the amount of vitamin C contained in the label does not match the actual value in the product but it is higher. "Some drinks contain much higher levels than specified because, as shown by previous studies, the label appears only the amount of ascorbic acid added, regardless of the natural vitamin C content of fruit," admits Ana Rodriguez Bernaldo de Quiros, head of the study. After such finding shall be measured more accurately the amount of vitamin C, without discounting that provided by the fruit itself.

This method detects even 0.01 mg of vitamin C per liter of solution. It's fast and simple, because the tests are done in less than six minutes. Have analyzed the variation of its contents, both in orange juice as in the soft drinks during storage. According to research, in accordance with aspects such as temperature and humidity during the first six days of juice only lose 8% ascorbic acid.

The fruit to the liquid

The orange juice processing begins with harvesting of the fruit. The crop is harvested when they reach maturity index and are in a time of optimum quality. Are cleaned of dust and pesticides, along with leaves and earth, are selected to dispense the fruits that are in poor condition and are rated to organize them by size. In juice extraction using multiple systems. The first is the use of reamers, cutting the fruit in half and pressing the workpiece in a cone rotating at high speed, the second runs from a tube press the fruit to obtain the juice.

After this process must be disposed of bark and debris content of the pulp using a centrifuge. The juice is subjected to pasteurization, a heat treatment in which the fruit is exposed to 110 ° C for three or four seconds. The purpose of this operation is the inactivation of the enzymes to prevent loss of turbidity of the juice. This impacts the quality and the removal of microorganisms. Once the juice, it can be used for making juice concentrate or are consumed. In the first case, the most common methods include reverse osmosis, filtration technique and evaporation of water from the food, the most widely used in industry.

¿WHOLE OR IN JUICE?


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The consumption of oranges is a guarantee of security against external agents that can attack the body because it ensures greater resistance to pathogens when it's cold. They can take the pieces or juice, when squeezed or packaging. Valencia Farmers Association (AVA-ASAJA) urges governments to include the daily consumption of natural juice of tangerines and oranges in the official campaign to prevent swine flu

Whole or in juice, both fruits are good. By eating a piece of orange leverage all their vitamins and soothes the appetite satiating power. However, the contribution of juice concentrates are similar and are useful to "trick" the stomach through the fiber content.

What do the statistics? According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Juices, in recent years, consumption of fruit juice has increased considerably and has been located in the EU, on average 25.3 liters per capita, a value similar to that of Spain. The largest consumers are the Germans, with an average of 40.3 liters, the Finns (32.2 liters) and Austrians (28 liters). Internationally, Americans are those who drink more juice, as their habits involving an average of two liters a day.

Author: By NATALIE Gimferrer MORATO

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Herbs

January 31st, 2010

This paper has been published by the Journal Consomer Eroski, Eroski Foundation, which was performed the next copy.

Common herbs

Plates give a touch of taste, distinction and originality


Parsley

Leaves are branched herbs, with a strong green color and great aroma. They often use the leaves only, either whole or chopped finely. In addition to its power flavoring, are frequently used by the green color that transmits to the dishes, but if you cook the parsley, loses its color.

When cutting, do not crush, because it loses too much water. Parsley is preserved in a jar with enough water. When cutting a bunch of parsley should be separated yellow leaves.

Chervil

Smaller leaf and curly parsley is an herb that is widely used in French cuisine and serves mainly to flavor sauces, soups, salads or as garnish.

Tarragon

Its leaves are used to flavor sauces, marinades, marinated salads, but their use is that of more traditional flavored vinegar to flavor. With the production of this vinegar is made bearnaise sauce.

Thyme is a small shrub and is used to flavor soups, stews, sauces, etc..

Rosemary

We'll find him in the form of stems emerging leaves. This plant has an intense color and is used in game dishes, ragouts and stews, marinades, etc..

Basil

Its aromatic leaves add flavor to sauces, stews and soups, although its use is its most classic combination with pasta.

Laurel

Uses the tree leaves the same name. It is ideal as a complement to stews, soups, marinades, etc.. due to their high aromatic, more intense when green. Avoid excess of this sheet.

Oregano is used mainly as a seasoning in Italian cooking (pasta, pizza) and in marinades and marinades. Use chopped, both the leaves and the flower.

Fennel

Fennel uses two parts:
- The bulb, that is chopped into small pieces to eat in salads or other elaborations.
- Leaves: used to flavor stews, marinades, etc..

Dill

It is similar to fennel, but vary their leaves and smell.

Peppermint or spearmint

It is another herb that is widely used and has a strong smell of chlorophyll and is used to flavor marinades, sauces, etc..

Bouquet - garnie

It's a bunch of thyme, parsley and bay leaf. Its use is to tie it with string and place in which we flavored broth, being careful not to undo us.

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Green tea

January 7th, 2010

Properties of Green Tea

25 Reasons to start drinking green tea now

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