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THE NATURAL MEMORY ENHANCER GINKGO BILOBA TREE .( THE NATIONAL TREE OF CHINA )

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  GINKO BILOBA TREE  Ginkgo biloba is  one of the oldest tree cultivated in china .This tree is called national tree of china and  it is called official tree of Japanese capital of Tokyo .The ginkgo leaf is the symbol of the urasenke school of Japanese tea ceremony .Ginkgo nuts are used in congee and are often served at special occasion such as wedding and the Chinese new year .This is the part of vegetarian dish called Buddha,s delight .The other names of this tree is maiden hair tree ,kew tree ,yinkuo and Japnesh silver apricot . Extracts of gingo leaves contains flavonoid glycosides like myricetin and quercetin ,terpenoids like ginkgolides ,bilobalides  ,carotenoids ,gingolic acid ,ascorbic acid ,amino acid -6- hydroxzyknuroic acid ,ginkgotin ,isoginkgotin and proanthocyrnidins . It is mainly used for improving memory and concentration ,and anti vertigo agent .It has lot of medicinal properties . Many research studies revels that  - Ginkgo extract is mainly used for memory ,

HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY FOR PILES

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AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM COLLINSONIA TREE   Piles are painful swollen veins in the lower portion of the rectum of anus .Piles occur just inside the anus at the beginning of the rectum that is called  internal piles .The piles that is occur at the anal opening and may hang outside the anus that is called external piles . Causes of piles  - Diet lack of fiber ,-  Chronic constipation ,-  Prolonged sitting ,- overweight , - Pregnancy and childbirth  ,- Colon cancer ,- Liver disease ,-  Rectal surgery ,- loss of muscle tone in older adults  Piles can occur at any age .Generally most of the people are suffering from this piles problem .Drivers ,those who are doing office work ,computer operators  , typewriters  ,writers  ,smokers ,People those who are taking alcohol ,eating too much of spicy and hot foods ,who are not taking fruits and vegetables in their diet ,Those who are suffering from chronic disease  are easily affected by this problem . Symptoms of piles  - Bleeding ,- Pa

NATURE,S MULTIVITAMIN ( EGG )

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HEN EGG    A hen egg is a complete food loaded with amazing range of all essential nutrients. Egg contains cholin ,selenium ,biotin ,vitamin B 12  ,riboflavin (B 2 ) ,iodine ,molybdenum ,pantothenic acid ,protein ,vitamin A ,vitamin D ,vitamin E ,iron ,phosphorus ,folates ,calcium ,potassium ,zinc , manganese ,omega 3 ,omega 6 fatty acids and all essential aminio acids .Eating egg is a very good  way to give yourself a health boost .Amino acids in eggs are known to be very wholesome of the egg contains all of the essential aminoacids that our body required . Egg protein is referred to protein with high biological value so it is called complete protein .Moderate  regular consumption of eggs up to one a  day will helps to  - Fights many diseases . - It helps to prevent blood clots ,strokes and heart attacks . - It helps to regulates the functions of brain  ,cardiovascular  system and nervous system . - It helps to increase the HDL cholesterol and lowers the LDL cholesterol becau

HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALMONDS

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  ALMONDS The delicious and tasty almonds are the  oldest cultivated foods packed with lot of health benefiting nutrients .The botanical name of the almond is prunus dulcis .The almond tree is growing 4 to 10 meters height with a trunk of up to 30 cm in diameters . A single edible seeds known as almond nut .The first almond tree was planted in california during  the 17 th centuray .California is the world largest producer of almonds .40 percentage of the almonds produce are utilized in the chocolate industry .Almonds are not only make for tasty snacks but are essential for good health.It contains lot of nutrients like vitamins such as vitamin E ,vitamin B like thiamine ,riboflavin ,panthothenic acid ,pyridoxine ,folic acid ,minerals like iron ,zinc ,copper , calcium ,magnesium ,manganese ,potassium , selenium ,protein  dietary fiber ,phytochemicals and  unsaturated fatty acids . Regular consumption of almonds will help  - To increase the vitamin E levels in the blood plasma .Vit

EUPHRASIA ( HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR EYES )

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EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS   Euphrasia is a plant medicine from euphrasia officinalis .It is also known as eye bright . It is found  and used in Europe ,North America  west and northern parts of Asia . The name Euphrasia originates in Greece from the word for gladness .Euphrasia officinalis is an annual herb grows 2 to 8 inches tall with deep cut leaves and white or yellow or purple blooms that have yellow varigations .It belongs to the figwort family of plants .When the plant is full of flowers stage around the month of july and august ,this plant is cut from the root and prepare the extract for medicine . This plant has a long history use for eye problems hence the name of eye bright .It has been used for centuries in homeopathy ,folk medicines and herbal treatment for eye problems .   This plant is packed with flavonoids ,tannins and iridoid glycosides .This is very suitable medicine for acute conditions like allergies ,discharge from eyes ,burning ,irritated eyes with intense bli

Home Remedy For Dandruff

JATHARA PARIVARTANASANA ( ABDOMINAL TWIST )

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JATHARA PARIVARTANASANA  Jathara means stomach or abdomen ,parivartan means revolving ,turning . Steps to do - Lie down on a mat with straight spine ,legs together and arms extended straight out from your shoulders and palms up .  - Exhale and placing  your left foot on your right knee . - Inhale and lift your hip from the floor . -  Exhale and sliding your hip slightly backward to your left ,twist into your outer right side hip ,while gently pulling your left knee towards the floor with the help of your right hand . - Inhale and lengthening the posture making one line from heel head  -   Exhale turn your head and look towards your left hand side . - Stay this this position for some seconds . - And then inhale your breath return to center position and extending your legs ,aligned . - Do it for both sides . Benefits of this asana - This asana gives deep relaxation ,and relieve stress. - Give flexibility in the mid back and lower rib cage . - It helps to relieve from

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PUMPKIN SEEDS

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  pumpkin seeds  A delicious and highly nutritious pumpkin seeds are  edible kernels of  fruit pumpkin .Scientific name of this seeds are cucurbita pepo . Pumpkin seeds are native to the american continent .China is the largest producer of pumpkin and pumpkin seeds in the world .Gently roasted pumpkin seeds are popularly known as peptia .They are great source of many health benefiting vitamins ,minerals ,antioxidants and important all essential amino acids . - Crunchy ,delicious pumpkin seeds are high in calories ,100 grams of pumpkin seeds provides 550 calories . - This seeds contain good quality of protein 100 grams of seeds provides 30 grams of protein . - This seeds are rich in mono - unsaturated fatty acids like olelic acid which helps to lowers the LDL cholesterol and increase the HDL cholesterol in the blood .It also prevents heart diseases . - It contains very good source of antioxidant vitamin E 100 grams of this seeds provides 35 micro grams .It prevents the growth

QUEEN OF FRUITS ( POMEGRANATE )

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 POMEGRANATE PLANT    POMEGRANATE  Botanical name of the pomegranate  is Punica granatum .Pomegranate is called queen of fruits because of its high content of nutrients and medicinal properties .It is a fruit bearing small tree grown between 5 to 8 meters tall  .Pomegranates are originated in Iran and has been cultivated since ancient times ,now it is cultivating in world wide countries .Traditionally this juice is used for healing diarrhea and ulcers .Seeds of one medium size pomegranate provides nutrients like  234 kilo calories ,28 milligrams of calcium ,34 milligrams of magnesium ,666 milligrams of potassium ,29 IU ( micro grams ) of vitamin C ,1.7 IU  (micro grams ) of vitamin E ,and 46  IU (micro grams ) of  vitamin K .,107 microgrames of folates and also it contains vitamin A ,thiamin ,riboflavin ,niacin ,iron and phosphorous . - Pomegranates are the great source of ellagic acid ,antioxidant ,puncic acid ,and omega 5 poly unsaturated fatty acids which are beneficial fo

FRIENDS MY ARTICLE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN SINEGITHI TAMIL MONTHLY JOURNAL MARCH -2014

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF BELL PEPPER ( CAPSICUM ANNUM )

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ELL PEPPER  Bell pepper or sweet pepper is the most popular of chili peppers in the genus of capsicum .It is  small shrub belongs solanaceae family .Bell pepper is  native to mexico and  central america region from all over the world by Spanish .They are bell shaped with crunchy ,thick and fleshy texture .The color can be red ,green yellow and more rarely in dark purple colors .It is packed with lot of nutrients which gives more health benefits . - Bell peppers are low in calories and fat .100 grams of bell peppers will provides just 30 to 40 calories. BELL PEPPER  - It is rich in vitamin C ,which is water soluble antioxidant ,protect from scurvy ,boost immunity  , helps for iron absorption and fifght against scavange  harmful ,pro -inflammatory free radicals from the body . - It has anti bacterial ,anti carcinogenic ,anti analgesic and anti diabetic properties . - It is also found to reduce triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels in the blood . - It contains very good s

NATURAL HERBAL TEA FOR HEART

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HIBISCUS  FLOWER WHITE LOTUS   INGREDIENTS  1 . White lotus flower   - 1 ( only petals ) 2 . Hibiscus flower        -  4 ( only petals ) 3 .Palm Sugar               - 1 teaspoon  4 .boiled milk                        - 100 ml  5 .honey                       - half teaspoon  Method of preparation  -  Clean and wash  the  petals of white lotus and hibiscus flowers . - Take 200 ml of water in a container add hibiscus and white lotus flower petals . - Allow  this mixture for boil to make it half . - And then filter it ,add milk ,honey and  palm sugar to it . -Mix it well and have this hot mixture as a tea . - You can take this  mixture instead of tea  or coffee ,morning and evening . Benefits of this tea   - This is very good for  our total health . - This is very excellent  for heart,s health . - It will prevent and cure coronary artery heart diseases  . - It strengthen the heart muscles . - It enhance the functions of heart .  - It will control high blood

SOURCE OF POWERFUL NUTRIENTS ( MUSHROOMS )

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  MUSHROOMS  A mushrooms are a special type of fungi with various scientific names belongs to Agaricus genus .There are many different types of edible mushroom which contains more powerful nutrients .Mushroom are a great addition to a healthy diet . It  is very good food for vegetarians .Mushrooms contains vitamins like vitamin B complex compound such as niacin ,riboflavin ,panthogenic acid ,vitamin C ,vitamin D , minerals like selenium ,potassium ,zinc ,copper ,phosphorous ,manganese ,low sodium ,protein , natural antioxidant ergothioneine , folates , chitin and beta glucan dietary fiber . - Mushrooms are  very good for weight control because it is low in calories and fat free . - Mushrooms helps to reduce and regulate the high blood pressure  because of its high content of  potassium . - It helps to regulate the bowel movements because it contains dietary fiber . - Mushrooms are richest source of selenium that works as a antioxidants to protect body cells from damage . - Ch

EXCELLENT CEREAL FOR VEGETARIANS ( RAGI )

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RAGI CEREAL  RAGI PLANT    Ragi is one of the important cereal in  the arid areas of Asia and Africa .Ragi  is originally native to the Ethiopian highlands and was introduced to India about 4000 years ago .Ragi can withstand and grown severe drought conditions and can be easily grown throughout  the year .The largest producer of India is karnataka state .Ragi contains highest amount of nutrients comparing other cereals .Ragi is the richest source of calcium among all cereals .It contains many nutrients like calcium ,iron ,potassium  ,protein ,dietary fiber ,niacin ,pyridoxine ,folic acid ,vitamin C ,amino acids like isoleucine ,leucine ,methionine and phenlyalanine which are not present in the other cereals .Ragi is an excellent cereal for vegetarians .  - It is very good for anemic patients because it contains higher amount of iron . - It has lower glycemic index ,and lower  absorption of starch . - Due to its high content of poly phenols and dietary fiber ragi exhibits an