10 December 2012

Coconut water and its health benefits

Everyone knows that drinking coconut water is good for health. How many of us identify what it contains and how it helps to stay healthy. Coconut water is a germ free water which has little sugar and cholesterol with no fat. Let’s see the health benefits of coconut water in detail.

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* As it contains potassium, it regulates the blood pressure by counteracting the stimulating effects of sodium.

* Contains anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties and peptides. So it can protect the body from various diseases.

* It is naturally isotonic, so it is good to lose weight and helps to increase the metabolism of the body.

* Presence of vitamin B in it would help to reduce stress, anxiety and depression.

* Contains plenty of electrolytes which help to replenish body salts after sweating.

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* Helps in flushing the liver, as it comprises lauric acid and anti-microbial properties.
* Good for stomach upsets, reduce fever and dissolve kidney stones.
* As it contains several anti-oxidants and essential minerals, it is called the "life enhancer" and takes care of the heart's health.
* Helps to keep the body cool and it carries oxygen & nutrients to the body cells.
* Presence of Cytokinins in it helps to fight acne, wrinkles, cellulite and eczema.

This clear liquid is available in bottles & cans. Consume it in fresh form and get amazing health benefits. Do you know the Health benefits of coconut and its oil?

24 November 2012

How to stay healthy during rainy and winter season?

It is important to take care of health during rainy and winter season as it is time for bacteria and germs to increase in public and unhygienic places. Also the digestive system gets easily affected due to the excess humidity in the atmosphere. Some preventive measures are needed to protect the health from falling ill.

10 Simple health tips to stay fit during the monsoon:
1. Regular exercise for at least 30 minutes must be performed daily to prevent digestion problems and to stay fit. Also sleep for 7-8 hours at night.
2. Consume fresh prepared foods with much green and colored vegetables. Before cooking wash the vegetables with warm water to remove the dirt and pesticides.
3. Wash the hands regularly to keep the bacteria and virus off from the hands by using the mild hand sanitizer. Stress should be avoided as it would make the person more susceptible to get cold, flu and other immunity diseases.
4. House should be maintained cleanly by avoiding the water surrounding nearer to it and use net on windows and doors to stop the mosquitoes and files. To avoid skin infections, boil neem leaves in water and take bath with it.
5. It is vital to drink enough purified water to keep the body clean and to kill the harmful micro-organisms. Avoid drinking coffee and practice to drink herbal tea.










6. Always try to eat fresh fishes and avoid raw fish. Stomach infection can be caused by the consumption of fish which is not fresh. Also quit smoking and alcohol intake.
7. Increase the intake of bitter herbs as it contains medical properties which can prevents the body from infections. Intake zinc and vitamin D rich foods to avoid cold or flu.
8. It is vital to evade the junk foods & outside foods and stop drinking the chilled drinks. Also try to eliminate sugar based foods and dairy products during the rainy and winter season.
9. Include more vitamin C fruits and vegetables in daily diet to build resistance against infections. Drink a very little quantity of wine to increase the immunity of the body.
10. Prepare and consume the daily food with green leafy vegetables, wheat, barley, ginger, garlic, onion and honey to stay healthy during this monsoon. Home remedies for cold and cough