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Super foods for Super health.

Introduction:

The term super-food means that the food is rich in a variety of nutrients. Super-foods are extremely beneficial to our health, which in turn improves our quality of life since they help prevent disease.

They contain powerful antioxidants which fight free radicals that attack our cells, and slow the premature aging of organs and tissues.

Here are some of these super-foods:

Eggs: They contain vital chemicals such as choline, for a healthy mind.

Rosemary: It is said to help our brain and memory to function better,

Beet: This root has the ability of detoxifying our body.

Avocado: Avocados are rich in numerous saturated and unsaturated fats that can be beneficial to our brain and circulatory system.

Fish: Eating more fish will improve the omega-3 intake, thus benefiting not the memory but also the cardiovascular health.

Cranberries: They are full of antioxidants, they are considered great for the development of young brains.

Whole grains: Complex carbohydrates are extremely healthy for our digestive system since they have a rich source of fibre and omega-3 fatty acids.

Green tea: It is believed that drinking green tea improves brain capacity and memory.

Tomatoes: They are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant supplement that protects our brain from free radical damage.

Dark chocolate: It contains antioxidants and caffeine that can improve concentration and the performance of the brain.

Turmeric: Turmeric is a potent anti-inflammatory agent that heals wounds.  It is also beneficial for blood circulation in the brain, and thus improves memory.

Nuts: They are a rich source of omega-3, which keeps the brain cells healthy.

Apples: Apples are rich in antioxidants and help preserve the bones.

Onions: Onions contain nutrients and substances capable of preventing and minimizing the symptoms of a number of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and heart problems.

Coconut water: Coconut water has mineral salts that are essential for those who practice intense physical activity.

Conclusion:

When incorporated into a well-balanced diet, these foods can promote heart health, weight loss, improve energy levels and even reduce the effects of aging, degenerative diseases and even protects against cancer.

Some useful Homeopathic remedies – Part 182.

TELLURIIUM.

It is useful in Ringworm infection behind the ears.

This is a very useful remedy in skin eruptions with offensive discharges, sacral and sciatic pains.

This remedy suits persons who are neglectful and forgetful.

This remedy is suitable when the eyelids are inflamed and thickened along with intractable itching. It is useful in Pterygium and certain forms of pustular conjunctivitis.  This remedy aids in the absorption of infiltration of the iris and choroids.

This remedy is useful in cases of eczema behind the ears and in cases in cases of middle ear infections, where the discharge is acrid and smells like fish-pickle

This remedy is useful in cases of cold with increased lacrymation, which is better in open air.

This remedy is useful when there is pain in the sacrum and symptoms suggestive of sciatica.

This remedy is useful in barber’s itch, ringworm infection and eczema behind the ears.

WHAT THE MASTERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT TELLURIUM…

Tellurium is useful in certain cases of carcinoma when a vile odour and purpura figurate is present.

– Dr. C M Boger.

Tellurium is highly recommended by Houghton in acute inflammation of the external auricle, external auditory canal and external surface of the tympanum.

–  Dr. Pritz Donner.

Vitamin C and bone health.


Introduction:

It’s a well-known fact that many older adults suffer from bone loss or osteoporosis. The National Osteoporosis Foundation reports that over 54 million Americans suffer from, or are at risk of, osteoporosis. This can be caused either by excessive bone loss or insufficient production of bones mass

Having weak bones can reduce mobility and increase the risk of bone breakage. When bone loss becomes too severe, bones might even break just from bumping into something or straining, like when you sneeze (called as sneeze or cough fractures).

How does vitamin C improve bone strength

What many people don’t realize is that osteoporosis is scurvy of the bones, which is a symptom of vitamin C deficiency. This means that increasing your intake of this nutrient can promote the growth of new, healthy bone…

A study from Mount Sinai Medical Centre  was able to demonstrate the protective effects of vitamin C against osteoporosis in an animal model. It was seen that the mice that were supplemented with vitamin C avoided bone loss. In another study, the researchers found that vitamin C deficiency caused failure of collagen synthesis. This resulted in symptoms of scurvy, such as spontaneous bone fractures.

More reasons to increase vitamin C intake

Increasing your intake of vitamin C can give you many other health benefits.

  • Lowers blood pressure — Taking vitamin C supplements has been shown to improve blood pressure. It works by relaxing the blood vessels.
  • Improved immunity — Vitamin C is most commonly used for its ability to boost immunity… It also has potent antioxidant properties that protect the immune cells from highly reactive molecules.
  • Lower risk of dementia — the potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of vitamin C are beneficial against dementia. It has also been associated with improved cognitive functions.

Conclusion:

It is thus seen that osteoporosis can be ameliorated by Vitamin C, in addition to Calcium and Vitamin D supplements.

Some useful Homeopathic remedies – Part 181.

TARENTULA HISPANIA.

This remedy is derived from a spider found in Spain.  Dr. Nunez proved it.

This is a remedy suitable for hysterical patients who are relieved with music and dancing or massage.

These patients feign sickness with sudden changes of mood and they are selfish, cunning

It is a remedy that suits ladies with dysmenorrhoea, irregular menstrual cycles, itching in the private parts and it is also useful in nymphomania.

It is considered to be a specific remedy in diabetes with grief and anxiety.

It is also considered to be useful in some forms of insanity, where the patient is shameless and violent and has a desire to be violent and sleepless.

It is useful in paralytic conditions of the lower limbs with pain in the back during motion.

WHAT THE MASTERS SAY ABOUT THIS REMEDY…

TARENTULA HISPANIA is useful, often invaluable in cholera, epilepsy, Tabes dorsalis of Mania.  Whenever we find the quiet waiting with sudden striking or as sudden retreat, fear with a tendency to hide away, running or leaping, inability to walk naturally, we may think of this spider and the remedy derived from it.

  • Dr. H A Roberts.