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What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a decreased in bone density  rapidly, bones become fragile and brittle. Osteoporosis affects millions of people around the world. It is most common disease in women than men. What are the causes of Osteoporosis? There are several causes for osteoporosis. They are calcium deficiency vitamin D deficiency deficiency of phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin B12 lower levels of estrogen among women of age above 40 during menopause period ,and post menopausal period . lower levels of testosterone malnutrition malabsorption of nutrients a sedentary life style family history very small body frame chronic diseases endocrine glands disorders steroids medicines alcohol intake smoking, etc., Signs and Symptoms It is a silent disease which will not show any signs and symptoms in initial stage until the disease has progressed considerably to cause bone fractures. Fractures includ...

What  are Goitrogens ? Goitrogens prevents iodine utilization by thyroid gland in the human body. What are Goitrogenic compounds ? The chemical compounds which are having goitrogenic effects are called goitrogenic compounds.There are Thio-oxazation, Thio-oxazolidone,Thiocyanates ,Isothiocyanates and Polyphenolic Glycosides. What are goitrogenic foods ? READ MORE ON THIS HERE: http://www.drsrevathi.com/2016/06/goitrogenic-foods.html

Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cells or hemoglobin is less than normal level .For men hemoglobin levels of the blood is less than 13.5 grams / 100 ml and women  hemoglobin levels are less than 12 grams / 100 ml are considered as a anemic patients .Anemia affects millions of people world wide.Anemia is one of the most prevalent public health problems in most of the developing countries .Anemia is caused by  iron deficiency ,B12 deficiency and folic acid deficiency.Iron deficiency anemia is a common nutritional deficiency in  world wide. It is  prevalent among women ,( pregnant and lactating women ),school children ,adolescents and aged people .B12 deficiency and folic acid deficiency caused megaloblastic anemia .Hooke warm infection also cause anemia . Symptoms of anemia :  1. Tiredness 2. Pale skin 3. Dizziness 4. Depression 5.Head ache 6. Cold hands and feet 7.Short breath 8. Chest pain 9.Weakness 10. rapid heart beat  11. Cons...

1.    Botanical name of this medicinal plant is Tridox procumbens    belongs to the  family of Asteraceae.It is called thatha poo in Tamil Nadu .It  is a powerful healer of wounds . TRIDOX PROCUMBENS  2. (Bitter apple )Botanical name of this plant is citrullus colocynthis belongs to the family of cucurbitaceae. It a climber plant found in Tamil Nadu .Fruit juice  and whole plant powder is used to cure boils acne ,piles ,constipation ,rheumatism ,inflammation of joints ,cough ,intestinal worms etc                               Bitter apple Dear viewers and friends Please comment about your views about this post .

Basil Seeds Basil Plant The delicious and highly nutritious basil seeds or sabja seeds  are have many medicinal properties. Basil seeds come from basil plant. The scientific name of this seeds is ocimum basilicum, belongs to the basil family, native to India and south Asian countries. Basil seeds are low in calories, rich in fibers, excellent source of iron, protein, calcium, potassium, magnesium, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin B complex, vitamin E, and vitamin  K, poly phenolic flavonoids like orientin and vicenin, beta carotene, omega 3 fatty acids like alpha lenolenic acid and other phytochemicals. It has an anti bacterial, anti fungal, anti viral and anti inflammatory properties. It can be simply mixed with salads, juices, yoghurts, soups, breads, sweets, almond milk, milk shakes etc. These seeds are available in herbal stores. Eating of sabja seeds Reduces the  body weight because it is full of dietary fiber. Reduces the body heat d...

Pathaneer or Neera Pathaneer or neera is a sweet, cool, delicious, highly nutritious and unfermented fresh beverage from palmyra palm tree. It is an excellent beverage for beating the summer heat. It is a popular summer drink in some parts of our country. Only available at summer season. It is a popular drink in some parts of our country.      Obtaining the sap traditionally involves tapping the top shoots and collecting the dripping juice in hanging earthen pots overnight from palm trees. U sually collection of pots are coated with calcium carbonate to reduce the risk of fermentation. This beverage is called in other languages like pathaneer in Tamil, neera in marathi, thatti kallu in telugu.  Pathaneer is rich in more nutrients like electrolytes, calcium, vitamin B  complex, vitamin C, Phosphate, low calories, low fat, etc.  It is a good Tonic, diuretic, cooling stimulant, laxative, anti-inflammatory. Intake of  this pathaneer is help to...

Location of the GB 1 acupressure point    Gallbladder 1 in gallbladder meridian  is located in the face, lateral bone depression of the eyes  (shown in the figure). The Chinese  name of this point is Tongziliao that means the pupil bone hole. It is very important point  to activate body's self healing power for eye related problems, to prevent eye diseases and improves the vision. Applying pressure  in this point with your finger for 1 to 2 minutes daily will help to Relive from pain in eyes itching,  irritation,  redness   swelling of eyes.  Night blindness,  sensitivity to bright light and sunlight.  Myopia,  sinuses and migraine headache,  blurred vision,  glaucoma,  lacrimation and  optic nerve problem. 

CV 17  ( Conception vessel 17 ) is located on the center of the breast bone  ( center of the chest ) three thumb widths up from the base of the breast bone .CV 17 is the alarm or  Front Mu point of the pericardium .Meeting point of the conception vessel with the spleen ,kidney ,small intestine and heart meridians  .Press this point with your thumb for 1 to 2 minutes daily   Will helps to  -  Relieves  from anxiety ,depression ,fatigue ,fear ,suicidal thoughts ,nervousness , stress ,sad and other emotional imbalances.  - Boosts immunity . - Regulates the thymus gland . - Regulates the hormonal imbalances . - Removes pain in chest  because of coronary heart diseases palpitation  , subdues fullness of chest , etc  - Improves blood circulations.  - Good for pain in the breasts ,mastitis ,lactation . - Great for intercostal neuralgia and dyspnoea . - Clears lungs ,cough ,cold and asthma . - Regulates and suppresse...

PUMPKIN JUICE  Method of preparation  - Wash the pumpkin properly . - Peel off the hard skin of the pumpkin  - And remove the seeds from it . - Cut it into small pieces.  -  Place the pumpkin pieces in the juicer and  - Extract the juice  - Add desire quantity of honey . - Add pinch of nutmeg powder and mix it well . - keep it in the refrigerator for some time and the have this juice  . -  It  is Very tasty and highly nutritious juice . Nutrient contents   It contains vitamins like A,B 1 ,B 2 ,,B 6 ,C ,E and  K .  protein ,carbohydrates , fiber ,potassium ,calcium ,phosphorous ,magnesium ,iron ,copper  some vital salts etc. Benefits  It helps to     - gives  excellent cooling  effect to the body      -  lowers the body temperature      - Cues stomach ulcers and acidity     -  Aids dig...

PERGULARIA DAEMIA     Pergularia daemia is a perennial twinning herb grows widely  hedges and along the roadsides of India and also tropical and sub tropical regions .It is commonly known as Trellis -vine .It  is one the well known medicinal plant in India especially in Tamil Nadu .  In other languages it called uthamani  , velip paruththi in Tamil ,utran in Hindi ,trellis in English and uttravarunl in Sanskirt .It is belongs to the family of apocynaceae . Foul smelling when bruised .stems bear milky juice and covered with longer stiff erect hairs .Leaves are thin broadly ovate and heart shaped ,covered with soft hairs .greenish yellow or dull white ,sweet scented flowers born in axillary ,double white corona at the base of a stamina column . Fruits are paired with follicles covered with soft spinous outgrowth and release many seeds with long white hairs when they split open.    Seeds are densely velvety on both sides .The whole pl...

TEPHROSIA PURPUREA Tephrosia purpurea is a species of flowering plant in the family of fabaceae .This plant has pinnate leaves ,white and purplish flowers and flat hairy pods . It is a common waste land weed  ,even grown in sides of the roads in many parts of India and Srilanka . It is under cultivation as green  manure crops in  poor soils .Tephrosia purpurea is commonly known as wild indigo ,kolunchi in Tamil ,Sarapunkha in Sanskrit ,Vempali  in Telugu .This plant has full of medicinal properties . This plant was used as a traditional medicine for curing  many diseases like leprosy ,ulcers ,asthma ,tumors ,liver ,spleen ,heart  and blood related diseases  .  -  Ayurvedic research studies shows that this plant has antihelmintic ,alexiteric ,alterative and anti pyretic properties . -  The leaves and seeds of this plant contain  "tephrosin" which paralyzes the fish .That is why it is used as a fish poison .  - A decoct...

TURNIP GREENS Turnip greens are  dark green leafy tops of turnip plant .This edible  ,tasty , nutritious and  ancient vegetable  is thought to have been cultivated almost 4000 years ago .The African slaves adopted turnip greens was a substitutes and incorporated them into their food ways .Turnips were introduced into North America by the early European settlers and colonists .  Fresh  turnip greens are readily available all around the year .Generally the top greens are tied in bunches and sold with them small tap roots .Turnip greens are part of the cruciferous vegetables family which also includes kale ,broccoli ,cabbage and collard greens. Turnip greens packed with lots of nutrients which are necessary for our body .Turnip greens are excellent source of vitamin K ,vitamin A( in the form of beta carotene ,vitamin C ,folate ,copper ,manganese ,dietary fiber ,calcium ,vitamin E and vitamin B 6.   They are good source of potassium ,magn...

  Add caption The gall bladder is a hollow and  small sac that sits on the right side of the body just under  the liver .  Main purpose of the gall bladder is to store bile also called gall needed for the digestion of food .The gall bladder is part of the biliary system and serves as a reservoir for bile which produces by the liver .  The liver produces bile and then it flows through the hepatic ducts into the gall bladder .It is concentrated by the removal of some water and electrolytes . Before a meal the gallbladder may be full of bile and about the size of a small pear  after meals it will be empty and flat like a deflated balloon . In adult gallbladder measures approximately 8 cm in length and 4 cm in diameter when fully distended . Bile juice is a greenish brown  liquid .Bile juice mainly contains cholesterol ,water ,bile salts and a pigment called bilirubin .  Gall stones are harden substances  that develop in the gallbladder ...

Ingredients  HONEY ALOEVERA   Aloe vera - 400 grams  Honey - 500 grams Whisky or Brandy - 50 ml   Method    - Take  nearly 400 grams of  fresh  aloe vera .  -  Remove the thorns presents over there  .    - Cut them into very tiny pieces .    - Take  a clean and dry bowel add aloe vera pieces , brandy or            whisky and honey to it    - And mix it well .    - Keep the mixture in a clean and airtight bottle .    - Store this mixture  in the refrigerator .     - Have  this mixture 3 teaspoon full , 3 times daily ,  30 minutes        before food .    - It can be stored for only 10 days .   - It prevents and cures stomach cancer  ,colon cancer ,lung cancer ,breast cancer ,ovarian cancer ,liver cancer ,leukemia  , malignant tumors etc .  ...

INGREDIENTS Germinated green gram    - cup ( nearly 50 grams )  chopped brahmi leaves    - 1 table spoon  grated coconut                - 1 teas spoon  grated carrot                   - 1 teas spoon   Chopped tomato             - 1 teas spoon  chopped curry leaves        - half  teas spoon  chopped coriander leaves   -  half teas spoon  Chopped onions                 - 1 teas spoon  chopped green chillies     - half teas spoon  salt                                   - to taste        Method of preparation   Mix all the ingredients in a bowel and then  add salt to taste and then serve ...