PARACETAMOL

PARACETAMOL Panadol: When we were in Mumbai (India) a learned History professor there told us that the Parsees (A sect in India) used to take their Dead & lay them to rest @ huge 'Wind Towers' (round structures that Look like Giant Water reservoirs, but open to the air)...The Parsees never buried their dead, nor burned them.They leave them to the Birds of Prey (Vultures) to be eaten thus completing the Life Cycle.. Around 10 years ago, it was noticed that the Birds are dying off. Not many of them were left to consume the dead bodies (which started rotting away)...So, the Parsees had to change this mode of dealing with their dead.. BUT, they wanted to know why a Custom that survived for hundreds of years, had to be suspended?!! They did Autopsies on Dead Birds (they were dying in huge #'s)..What was the Culprit??? PARACETAMOL (aka PANADOL)...!! People started consuming pain-killers a decade ago, Panadol STAYS in the Liver for a Long Time...It ultimately accumulated in the Birds' systems & they couldn't cope with it! Interesting to know... PANADOL My husband was working in a hospital as an IT engineer, as the hospital is planning to set up a database of its patients and he knows some of the doctors quite well. The doctors used to tell him that whenever they have a headache, they are not willing to take PANADOL / PARACETAMOL. In fact, they will turn Herbal Medicine or find other alternatives. This is because Panadol is toxic to the body, and it harms the liver. According to the doctor: Panadol will remain in the body for at least 5 years.....!! And according to the doctor, there was an air-hostess who consumed lots of Panadol as she needed to stand all the time and work under lots of pressure. She's now in her early 30's, and she is undergoing kidney cleaning (DIALYSIS) every month. Whenever we have a headache, that's because it is due to the electron / Ion imbalance in the brain. Some alternative solution to cope with this matter is Drink lots of water. Another method will be to submerge your feet in a basin of warm water so that it brings the blood pressure down from your throbbing head. As Panadol is a pain killer, the more Panadol you take, the lesser would be your threshold for pain (your endurance level for pain). We all will fall ill as we age. Imagine that we had spent our entire life popping quite a substantial amount of Panadol (Pain Killer), when you need to have a surgery or operation, you will need a much more amount of general anesthesia. The thought is scary enough to turn me to Herbal Medicine or other healthier alternative. Value your health, value your life, THINK TWICE before you easily pop that familiar pill into your mouth again. Please don't take PANADOL always and try to send this e-mail to people you care. Here in India it is sold as CROCIN or METACIN

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Ragi Nutrition: Ragi and weight reduction

Ragi Nutrition Ragi is the common name of Finger Millet in South India. It is one of the most nutritious food and one of the easy one to to digest. It is rich in calcium and protein and also have good amount of iron and other minerals. It is low in fat most of which are unsaturated fats. As any other grains it has its shade of good and not so good aspects. In this article we will put together all the essential ingredients of Ragi – firstly based on % share of content, 2ndly based on quantity of minerals present and then followed by different amino acids present. Once this is done we can compare Ragi to other grains like Wheat, Maize against key ingredients. Ragi Nutrition Content In this below section depicts the in a typical content in 100 grams of Ragi (edible portion, 12% moisture). Major portion of Ragi is carbohydrate, followed by protein and fibre. It has the least amount of fat in them. Ragi Nutrition Chart Content Amount (Typical) Amount (Range) Carbohydrate 72.6 71.3 – 89.5 Protein 7.7 5.8 – 12.8 Fibre 3.6 3.5 – 3.9 Fat 1.3 1.3 – 2.7 Below is the pie chart which shows the split of above numbers. Major portion of Ragi is carbohydrate, around 80%. The Fat percentage is quite less which is good. Protein and fibre content is not great but it is relatively less in their share. 100 grams of Ragi has roughly on an average of 336 KCal of energy in them. Minerals Below table shows typical mount of various minerals in Ragi. As you can see in the table that ragi has high amount of calcium. Calcium is one of the most important ingredients of our body and our daily need is around 350 mg. There are traces of Iron but rest of other minerals are negligible. Ragi Nutrition Chart (Minerals) Mineral Content Amount (Typical – mg) Calcium 350 Iron 3.9 Niacin 1.1 Thiamin 0.42 Riboflavin 0.19 Amino Acids Ragi also has some good number of Essential Amino Acids (EAA) which are essential for human body. Few of the key EAAs which Ragi has are Valine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Threonine and Tryptophan. Below section beiefly explains why these are essential for us Valine is essential for repair of tissues, muscle coordination and metabolism and also help maintain balance of nitrogen in the body. It also help promote mental calmness and enhance maintain mental vigor. Isoleucine is essential for ensuring blood formation, keeping a check on blood sugar levels. It also helps heal and repair muscle tissues, bones and skin. Threonine helps maintain protein levels in the body. It also helps formation of tooth enamel, also prevents formation of fat in the liver. Tryptophan which act as natural relaxant and help fight anxiety, depression and insomnia. They also help in treating migraine headaches. They reduce excess appetite and help control weight gain; they also release of growth harmones. Methionoine which is a sulfur based amino acid which is essential for various activities in human body. It is said to help promote growth of healthy skin and hair. The Sulfur which we get from Methionine helps produce a substance called lecithin which helps reduce cholesterol, reduce fat inside the livers and help protect kidneys. This methionine is generally lacking in staple diet of some of the vegetarians and hence regular Ragi intake will help get enough of these amino acids. Ragi Nutrition Chart (Amino Acids) Amino Acids Content Amount (mg/g of protein) Leucine 594 Valine 413 Phenylalanin 325 Isoleucine 275 Threonine 263 Methionine 194 Tryptophan 191 Lysine 181 Cystine 163 Ragi Vs Other Grains (Wheat, Maize, Brown Rice) Below table shows how Ragi (finger millet) stands against other staple grains – Wheat, Maize and Brown Rice. Ragi Nutrition Chart (Comparison) Content (grams) Brown Rice Wheat Maize Ragi Energy (KCal) 362 348 358 336 Carbohydrate 7.9 11.6 9.2 7.7 Protein 7.9 11.6 9.2 7.7 Fibre 1.0 2.0 2.8 3.6 Fat 2.7 2.0 4.6 1.5 We can make out from the chart that Protein content in Ragi is not on the higher side. It is least on Calories, Protein and Fat. It is relatively high on Protein. Ragi Nutrition Chart (Mineral Comparison) Content (mgs) Brown Rice Wheat Maize Ragi Calcium 33 30 26 350 Iron 1.8 3.5 2.7 3.9 Niacin 4.3 5.1 3.6 1.1 Thiamin 0.41 0.41 0.38 0.42 Riboflavin 0.04 0.1 0.2 0.19 Ragi has very high amount of calcium which are way more than others. The Ragi also have traces of Iron. Other minerals are not present in high numbers Verdict Ragi is a very good to be included as a part of staple diet as it lot of essential nutrients, amino acids and minerals. Add to this is the fact that these have very low amount of fat content and reasonable amount of fibre. Having said that caution should be taken to ensure that you dont take more than your body can take, esp if you have some limitation. This article is a testament of goodness of ragi and including Ragi into diet plan starting with couple of times a week will help a lot. References 1. Finger Millet basics from Wikipedia.org 2. Finger Millet Facts and statistics from blackherbals.com 3. Essential Amino Acids and its need from Realtime.net

Fenugreek Therapeutic Uses, Benefits and Claims

Fenugreek Therapeutic Uses, Benefits and Claims Recent scientific research has found that fenugreek can help reduce cholesterol in the blood. It is used to treat diabetes in adults. It can be helpful as a herbal remedy to minimize the symptoms of menopause and it is thought to be helpful for painful PMS. Fenugreek has been used for loss of appetite and anorexia. It can improve digestion, treat halitosis and relieve diarrhea and minor stomach aches. The Herb Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum ) It has a reputation for enlarging breast tissue and is widely used in natural breast enhancement products. Fenugreek seeds contain compounds like diosgenin and other plant phyto-estrogens which are thought to promote breast growth in women. However there is no scientific proof that can confirm that fenugreek can enlarge breast tissue and more studies are needed. Fenugreek seeds contain hormone precursors that can increase milk production in nursing mothers and it is widely used for insufficient lactation. Because of the high mucilage content found in the fenugreek seeds it is considered a useful herb for diarrhea. The seeds husks absorb water resulting in bulkier stool. It has been used through the ages to increase sexual desire both in men and women and has been used for premature ejaculation. The seeds of fenugreek contain choline which may be helpful for memory loss and to slow down the aging process. Is has been used to treat bronchitis and asthma. It is also considered a good herbal remedy for sore throat and coughs. It has been used as an herb to promote hair growth both in women and men. Fenugreek has been used for skin irritation, such as ulcers, boils, eczema, dandruff and cellulite.

heart issues.....read this...

Are You Suffering from Heart Diseases? Or have you been advised to undergo Angiography or Bypass? Please Wait……………………..============================================================= Before you undergo Angiography or Bypass treatment, you must try with confidence this remedy. Insha Allah, you will be cured.=================================================================================== On the 18th April last year, I had to go to Sahiwaal(Pakistan) from the UK to attend the annual Khatme-e-Nabuwat conference. The day before I suffered acute pain at the place of my heart and thereafter, experienced uncomforting which continued for quite some time. I then met in Pakistan Hazrat Moulana Bashir Ahmed Usmani Sahib and disclosed to him, that when the doctors performed Angiography on me, they advised Bypass as they discovered 3 of my arteries were blocked and given a date to operate after a month. During this period, a Hakim prescribed the remedy below which I consumed exactly for a month. A day before my bypass operation, I arrived at the Cardiology Hospital in Lahore (Pakistan) and deposited Pak Rs. 225,000.00 towards expenses for my Bypass surgery. After taking a close look at these results and my previous results, the Doctors then asked me if I took any medication after the previous tests were carried out. I told them of Hakim Sahebs prescribed remedy. The panel of Doctors, surprised by the results, then informed me that according to the latest reports all 3 arteries were open and functioning normally and that surgery was not required. I was refunded my deposit and told to go home. Hazrat Moulana Bashir Ahmed Usmani Saheb himself, prepared this medicine for me and also told me of it’s ingredients and how it is prepared which is as follows: 1 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice 1 Cup Fresh Ginger Juice 1 Cup Fresh Garlic Juice 1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar 3 Cups Honey Mix all the juices & vinegar and boil very slowly for about half an hour until about 1 cup of contents evaporate and 3 cups remain. After it cools down, mix properly with the 3 cups of honey. Fill contents in a clean Jar and take 3 teaspoons on an empty stomach every morning. Insha Allah you will be cured. (From Mufti Mohammed Kantharvi. London UK) Distributed by AYP (Azaadville) for service to mankind. May Allah accept. Please make copies and Hand out to the elderly or to people who do not have access to email. If it makes a difference only to 1 person, you will be highly rewarded by Allah. You may not know, how many persons, this can benefit. writer not known.....

Managing Your Blood Pressure

Managing Your Blood Pressure High blood pressure is one of the most common, and also one of the most dangerous ailments. However, the good part is that like most diseases, it can be easily controlled. If you have high blood pressure, then you should take all the necessary precautions and actions required to manage it. This write up discusses high blood pressure and its risks and also goes on to elaborate how it can be managed and controlled. What Is Blood Pressure? The pressure exerted by blood on the walls of the arteries when the heart pumps blood through them is known as blood pressure. There are two kinds of blood pressure: Systolic: Pressure on the arterial walls when the heart beats to fill the arteries with blood that has to be carried to all the organs. Diastolic: Pressure on arterial walls when the heart is resting between beats. What Is High Blood Pressure? A normal, healthy individual should have a blood pressure reading of 120/80 (systolic/diastolic) mmHg. High blood pressure or hypertension is defined by a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or above. Blood pressure that falls between these ranges, which is 120-139/80-89 mmHg, is known as pre hypertension. Why Should High Blood Pressure Be Controlled? High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart disease. While almost 50% to 60% of heart failure cases occur due to hypertension or high blood pressure, it also leads to a number of other cardiovascular diseases like coronary artery disease, ventricular hypertrophy, myocardial infarction (heart attack), angina, congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmia. Apart from affecting the heart, high blood pressure can also damage the brain, kidneys and the eyes among other things. It is because of these dangers that blood pressure needs to be managed and controlled. What Are The Benefits Of Managing Blood Pressure? Managing your blood pressure will not only lead to a healthy heart, but can also save you from a number of other serious ailments. By making a few simple yet pertinent changes to your lifestyle, you can control your blood pressure, stay healthy and avoid a host of serious health related complications. How Can I Manage My Blood Pressure? Following the blood pressure management tips given below can make a positively huge difference to your health in the long term. Quit Smoking: Smoking damages the walls of the smaller arteries, leading to a hardening, which directly increases blood pressure. Giving up smoking brings about a reversal of smoking induced damage to the arteries, leading to controlled blood pressure and better heart health. Lose Weight: People who are overweight are 6 to 8 times more likely to get high blood pressure than those who have normal weight. Having a thick waist or a pot belly also increases the risk of high blood pressure. Losing weight can greatly help in managing blood pressure levels and keeping them normal. Shedding even 5% of body weight can lead to lower blood pressure levels. However, remember that it is always better to shed weight in a sustained manner at the rate of half to one kilogram per week instead of going on crash diets. Eat Healthy: Making a switch to healthier food options not just for the time period when you want to lose weight but for your whole life will lead to not just healthy blood pressure levels, but to sustained overall health. Reduce the intake of foods high in saturated and trans fats, sugar and salt in favour of eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, oils rich in MUFA and PUFA, and fibre rich cereals. Cut Back On Sodium Intake: Sodium in our diet comes mainly from salt in foods, and this should be limited to one teaspoon a day or less if you want to manage your blood pressure levels. This is not just because excess salt can damage the heart, but also because it directly leads to higher blood pressure levels. Exercise: Exercise makes the heart and blood vessels stronger, making them less prone to cardiovascular diseases. It also leads to loss of weight, which is a direct cause of high blood pressure. Another major cause of high blood pressure—stress—is also mitigated by the effects of exercise. Exercising daily for at least 30 minutes can lead to long term blood pressure control. Take Medications: In many cases, especially in states of pre hypertension or hypertension, your healthcare provider may prescribe medications to control blood pressure. These should be taken regularly and should not be discontinued except at the advice of your health care practitioner.

different types of antioxidants

What we cover in this issue ? Antioxidants For Your Body How To Take Care Of Your Heart Love What You Do Managing Your Blood Pressure Striking The Perfect Work-Life Balance Antioxidants For Your Body We have all heard of the term antioxidants from dieticians, nutritionists, doctors and celebrities wherever being healthy is discussed. However, while we all want to include antioxidants in our diet, not many know the exact significance of what they are and how they benefit the human body. Let’s talk about all that one needs to know about antioxidants and how they benefit the human body. So, what exactly are antioxidants? The name ‘antioxidants’ implies that these substances work against (anti) oxidants. So in order to understand antioxidants, we first need to know what oxidants are and why the body needs to fight them. What is oxidation? When the body’s cells use oxygen for their daily processes, substances called free radicals are formed as a result of these chemical reactions. These free radicals are atoms or molecules that are unstable because of an excess or deficiency of electrons. In order to stabilize themselves, these free radicals donate or grab electrons wherever possible, causing damage to existing structures of the body’s cells, DNA and proteins. This process is known as oxidation, and can be visibly seen in the browning of a cut apple or the rusting of iron when left exposed to the elements. Over a period of time, damaged cells accumulate in the body leading to diseases ranging from cancer and Alzheimer’s disease to strokes, heart disease and arthritis. How can we prevent the development of oxidants in the body? Damage that occurs due to free radicals cannot be avoided since these oxidants are caused naturally as a result of the body’s normal processes like respiration, inflammation and metabolism. They are also contributed by external factors like smoking, drinking, strenuous exercise, and exposure to pollution, sunlight and x-rays. While the body does produce some antioxidants on its own, these are not enough to combat the destructive effects of free radicals over a long period of time, leading to an accumulation of damaged cells and molecules in the body. What are antioxidants and why do we need them? Substances that can counteract or stop the effect of oxidation in the body are known as antioxidants. Antioxidants work to neutralize the effects of free radicals by stabilizing or scavenging free radicals, thus preventing cell oxidation and damage. In doing so, antioxidants reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and cataracts, and strengthen the immune system. They are also known to slow down the aging process. However, since antioxidants themselves get oxidized in the process, the body needs a constant supply of antioxidants in order to prevent itself from oxidative damage. What are the different types of antioxidants and what is the best way to consume them? Antioxidants are found in the form of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other compounds like uric acid and phytochemicals etcetera. While most antioxidants are available as nutritional supplements, research proves that real and assured benefits of antioxidants can be obtained only when they are consumed in their naturally occurring form in cereals, fruits, vegetables and animal products. In fact, taking antioxidant supplements unjustifiably can even lead to harming the body rather than making it healthy. Given below is a list of common antioxidants and their natural sources. Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene: Carrots, cantaloupe, mangoes, pumpkin, peppers, papaya, spinach, squash and apricots. Vitamin C: Citrus fruits, broccoli, green leafy vegetables, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes and strawberries. Vitamin E: Vegetable oils, almonds, peanuts, walnuts, seeds, liver and leafy green vegetables. Allyl Sulfides: Garlic, onions, chives and leeks. Carotenoids:Carrots, tomatoes, watermelon, spinach and kale. Curcumin: Turmeric. Flavonoids: Pomegranate, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, cherries, grapefruit, apples, cranberries, blackberries and raspberries. Glutathione: Green leafy vegetables. Indoles: Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, bok choy. Isoflavones:Legumes. Isothiocyanates: Cauliflower, cabbage, raspberries, Brussels sprouts and bok choy. Lignans: Oatmeal, rye, barley, sunflower seeds and flax seeds. Lutein: Green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale and broccoli. Lycopene: Tomato, watermelon and grapefruit. Monoterpenes: Nuts and cherries. Phytic Acid: Legumes and whole grains. Phenols: Tea, strawberries, grapes, grapefruit, blueberries, cranberries, cherries, blackberries and raspberries. Saponins: Legumes and beans. Selenium: Seafood, red meat, eggs, chicken, garlic and whole grains. Including at least 5 to 6 servings of the above mentioned foods in your daily diet will provide you with the antioxidants required to keep your body healthy, young and fit.