Monday, 27 August 2012

High blood pressure

Highh blood pressure occurs when there is an increase in the force of blood against the artery and heart walls. Smoking, obesity, too much alcohol, stress, and heart problems are contributing factors. High blood pressure is known as the silent killer, often has no obvious symptoms. Untreated, the condition can lead to stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and sometimes damage to the eyes.

DIET: A vegetarian diet is highly recommended in lowering and even eliminating high blood pressure. Soy products, cooked dried beans, nuts, seeds, and whole-grain cereals can replace the protein found in meat. Reduce the intake of animal fat(meat, eggs, butter, cream) sugar, and salt. Increase your intake of fiber, found in whole-grain breads and cereals,fruits, and vegetables.
Increase your intake of potassium found in orange juice, bananas, avocados, lima beans, tomatoes, apricots, and peaches.
Increase your intake of calcium, found in low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese, sesame seeds, chickpeas, spinach, and broccoli.
Increase your intake of magnesium, found in nuts, cooked dried beans and peas, soybeans, dark green leafy vegetables, seafood, and milk.

AROMATHERAPY: Lavender aids relaxation. Add a few drops of lavender in your bath and relax.
MASSAGE: Regular massage is great in relieving stresss. Consult a qualified massage therapist: or teach yourself and a friend or partner to do it, then exchange treatment.

EXERCISE: Regular exercise is vital in treating this condition. Walking, gentle swimming, and cycling are very beneficial. Consult a doctor before you begin any new exercises.

Stress is one of the major causes of high blood pressure. One of the first steps is identifying to cause of it. Find a quiet place each day where you won't be disturbed, lie on a firm surface, close your eyes, allow your breathing to slow, and begin to be aware of how your body feels. Consciously allow each part of your body to relax for at least 10 mins. Yoga is highly recommended.

Friday, 17 August 2012

Cause and cure for Acid Stomach

A burning pain in the stomach and chest, often accompanied by belching(which sometimes brings relief) and sometimes a feeling of food getting stuck:also known as heartburn. Common causes include overeating; consuming too much rich or spicy food, alcohol and stress. Acid stomach is common in pregnant women and people who are overweight.
Prevention: Avoid rich spicy food, eat small meals often, avoid heavy meals at night. Do regular excersises to aid digestion but not immiedately after a meal. Reduce the level of stress.
Treatment-Diet: Avoid caffeine which are found in Coffee, tea, chocolate,cola), alcohol, sugar,carbonated drinks,spices and fatty foods. Counteract acidity by eating plenty of alkaline foods: fresh fruits and vegetables(but not milk)
Herbal treatment: Take ginger in the form of capsule or as a decotion. Add one and a half teaspoon of freshly grated ginger to one cup of water and simmer for 10 minutes:drink when needed.

Tuesday, 14 August 2012

Liv 52 pills

Liv 52..ensures optimum liver functions. It acts as a powerful detox and neutralises all kinds of toxins and poisons from food, water, air and medicines- all sources of detrimental effects on the liver. It protects the liver hard to avoid poisons and it has enormous health benefits for everyone.
For alcohol users it helps maintain a health liver, it also helps with persons taking allopathic medicines since it helps against the hepatotoxic side effects.
Liv 52 is available @ radhas healing center.

Wednesday, 1 August 2012

Asthma mudra

This mudra can be used as an asthma preventative. In case of an attack, practise until calm breathing can be restored. Press together fingernails of the middle fingers and straighten the other fingers.

Tips for asthma patient:
Avoid milk products and tomatoes
Avoid breathing through the mouth
Try not to hurry as every stress activates the adrenal glands.
Swish sunflower oil through the mouth for 20 mins each morning and spit out. Repeat at night.