September 26, 2008

The best time to drink the juice

Have you ever thought what the best time to drink the vegetable juice and fruit juice is? Here are some tips for drinking veggie & fruit juice to benefit your body the most.

  1. The best time for drinking the fruit juice should be in the morning after getting up because your stomach is still empty which will stimulate your body to detoxify more toxin. The recommend drink is apple cider vinegar mixed with honey.
  2. For the veggie drink, the best time to drink is in the afternoon. This period the body will revive the PH balance and refresh your body.
  3. In the smoothie shop, various menus for the mixed veggie and fruit juice can be found which make the drink tasty and their benefit still are good for you but make sure you eat it instantly after squeezing. Since vitamin can be lost when they meet the air. The benefit of fruit juice is helping detoxification and for the veggie drink is repair the cell.
  4. Not every one can drink the juice all the time. You should avoid it when your body is not in the right condition such as diabetes people or have some problems with the intestines.
  5. Detoxification by fasting with juice for the short time is good in the but not good to do for a long time. If the body does not receive any fiber, the digestive system can be at risk.

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September 18, 2008

Natural Remedies For Acne

Acne

This common skin condition often begins at puberty when hormonal activity stimulates the sebaceous glands to secrete excess sebum, which causes the spots, blackheads, pimples and boils.
Acne can also occur late in life and in women it is common before or during menstruation


Dietary Advice To Avoid Acne

Aim for a wholefood diet rich in fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grains. Drink plenty of water and herbal teas, instead of coffee and alcohol. Supplements of zinc and Vitamin A (taken as beta carotene) are also beneficial. Check with your doctor before taking supplements if using conventional acne medication.

Complimentary Natural Remedies For Acne

Several essential oils can help. Acne can have many causes but the following advice has been known to help. Never pick the pustules. Gently dab an equal mixture of neat lavender and tea tree oils on spots, using a clean cotton bud each time.

Make a facial wash of 5 drops rosemary, 3 drops sandalwood, 5 drops tea tree, 5 drops lavender, 2 drops lemon in 50 ml boiling water. Leave to cool and use it to wash with, shaking the bottle each time. Use on back, arms, chest and face.

Homeopathically, Pulsatilla 6c is said to help with acne which comes on at puberty and is made worse by fatty foods. Hepar sulph 6c is good for large, pus-filled spots. Either can be taken three times a day for up to two weeks.

Dandelion and nettle teas are cleansing. Add 1 tsp of the dried herb to a cup of boiling water, infuse for 10 minutes and drink a cupful three times a day. As the spots clear, massage comfrey cream in to reduce scarring.

by dr natural in Natural Health

September 3, 2008

Get It Right: Not All Calories Are The Same

Have you ever heard the phrase, "A calorie is a calorie?" I know I have, from friends and family to people like doctors and nutritionists. I'm here to tell you that they are dead wrong. Not only that, I'll tell you about a simple experiment you can do yourself to prove that they're wrong. Ready?


It was once commonly believed that all calories were essentially the same, and that controlling your weight was simply a matter of keeping the total number of calories in the right range. Many people still do believe this, even though it is clearly false.


The amount of calories in a serving of food tell you how much energy that serving can produce when you eat it. So at that level, it is true that all calories are the same. But that's a very simplistic view of the situation. Different kinds of food have wildly different effects on your body, even if you eat the same number of calories of each.


Protein takes a lot more energy to digest than simple carbohydrates do. So eating 100 calories worth of steak (protein) will have a different effect on your body than 100 calories worth of white bread (simple carbohydrate) will. And eating 100 calories of whole-grain bread (complex carbohydrate) will affect your body differently than the white bread too. 100 calories worth of salad dressing (fat) will have yet a different effect.


Clearly, when it comes to how they affect your body, not all calories are the same. Simple calorie counting accomplishes little if you don't control the types of calories you are consuming. Still don't believe me? Here's that experiment I was telling you about:


To prove to yourself that not all calories are the same when it comes to how they affect the human body, imagine this. Please don't actually try this experiment. You'll see why in a minute. Just think it through for now.


With the help of a scientific research team, we figure out the average number of calories you consume at each meal. Without changing anything else about your life, we replace your regular meals with a bowl of your favorite ice cream containing exactly the same number of calories. For the next week, you are going to eat exactly enough of your favorite ice cream to replace the calories of regular food you would normally consume.


What do you think this change would do to you? Aside from leaving you bored by eating the same thing all the time, this change would have ugly consequences for you. Your blood sugar levels would likely swing about wildly. If you were diabetic, this in itself could kill you (see why I said you shouldn't actually try this experiment?). Your moods would swing back and forth. Your digestive system would probably rebel. You would almost certainly put on weight. In short, you would be a mess. You know you would.


This thought experiment clearly shows that the source of the calories you consume matters a great deal. If you're overweight and trying to get back in shape, you need to find yourself a plan that recognizes that not all calories are the same. Fortunately, the creators of most modern fat loss plans do understand this distinction and give you dietary advice that recognizes this fundamental truth.

Source: articlehealthandfitness.com by Bill Mann

September 2, 2008

Yoga Style Guide

There are many different styles of yoga being taught and practiced today. Although all of the styles are based on the same physical postures (called poses), each has a particular emphasis. Here is a quick guide to the most popular types of yoga that can help you decode the schedule at your gym and figure out which class is right for you.

HATHA
Hatha is a very general term that can encompass many of the physical types of yoga. If a class is described as Hatha style, it is probably going to be slow-paced and gentle and provide a good introduction to the basic yoga poses.


VINYASA
Like Hatha, Vinyasa is a general term that is used to describe many different types of classes. Vinyasa, which means breath-synchronized movement, tends to be a more vigorous style based on the performance of a series of poses called Sun Salutations, in which movement is matched to the breath. A Vinyasa class will typically start with a number of Sun Salutations to warm up the body for more intense stretching that's done at the end of class.


ASHTANGA & POWER YOGA
Ashtanga, which means "eight limbs" in Sanskrit, is a fast-paced, intense style of yoga. A set series of poses is performed, always in the same order. Ashtanga practice is very physically demanding because of the constant movement from one pose to the next. In yoga terminology, this movement is called flow. Ashtanga is also the inspiration for what is often called Power Yoga. If a class is described as Power Yoga, it will be based on the flowing style of Ashtanga, but not necessarily keep strictly to the set Ashtanga series of poses.


IYENGAR
Based on the teachings of the yogi B.K.S Iyengar, this style of practice is most concerned with bodily alignment. In yoga, the word alignment is used to describe the precise way in which your body should be positioned in each pose in order to obtain the maximum benefits and avoid injury. Iyengar practice usually emphasizes holding poses over long periods versus moving quickly from one pose to the next (flow). Also, Iyengar practice encourages the use of props, such as yoga blankets, blocks and straps, in order to bring the body into alignment.


KUNDALINI
The emphasis in Kundalini is on the breath in conjunction with physical movement, with the purpose of freeing energy in the lower body and allowing it to move upwards. All asana practices make use of controlling the breath. But in Kundalini, the exploration of the effects of the breath (also called prana, meaning energy) on the postures is essential. Kundalini uses rapid, repetitive movements rather than poses held for a long time, and the teacher will often lead the class in call and response chanting.


BIKRAM/HOT YOGA
Pioneered by Bikram Choudhury, this style is more generally referred to as Hot Yoga. It is practiced in a 95 to 100 degree room, which allows for a loosening of tight muscles and profuse sweating, which is thought to be cleansing. The Bikram method is a set series of 26 poses, but not all hot classes make use of this series.


ANUSARA
Founded in 1997 by John Friend, Anusara combines a strong emphasis on physical alignment with a positive philosophy derived from Tantra. The philosophy’s premise is belief in the intrinsic goodness of all beings. Anusara classes are usually light-hearted and accessible to students of differing abilities. Poses are taught in a way that opens the heart, both physically and mentally, and props are often used.


This style of yoga emerged from one of New York’s best-known yoga studios. Jivamukti founders David Life and Sharon Gannon take inspiration from Ashtanga yoga and emphasize chanting, meditation, and spiritual teachings. They have trained many teachers who have brought this style of yoga to studios and gyms, predominantly in the U.S. These classes are physically intense and often include some chanting.

FORREST
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and gaining popularity around the U.S., Forrest Yoga is the method taught by Ana Forrest. The performance of vigorous asana sequences is intended to strengthen and purify the body and release pent-up emotions and pain so that healing can begin. Expect an intense workout with an emphasis on abdominal strengthening and deep breathing.


INTEGRAL
Integral yoga follows the teachings of Sri Swami Sachidananda, who came to the U.S. in the 1960s and eventually founded many Integral Yoga Institutes and the famed Yogaville Ashram in Virginia. Integral is a gentle hatha practice, and classes often also include breathing exercises, chanting, kriyas, and meditation.


SIVANANDA
The first Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center was founded in 1957 by Swami Vishnu-devananda, a disciple of Swami Sivananda. There are now close to 80 locations worldwide, including several ashram retreats. Sivananda yoga is based upon five principles:
1. Proper exercise (Asana, focusing on 12 poses in particular)
2. Proper breathing (Pranayama)
3. Proper relaxation (Savasana)
4. Proper diet (Vegetarian)
5. Positive thinking and meditation (Dhyana)


Source: About.com by Ann Pizer