Eliminate Toxins and Increase Vitality with Colon Cleansing
Monday November 01, 2010 09:42:52 AM
A question comes into mind that why suddenly we need the colon cleansing? Why this has become a necessary part today? Our grandparents neither used nor advised us for colon cleansers however they survived quite well. There is a single answer of these all the questions that time has changed. And with the change in time our eating habits and our dietary intake also have changed radically.   There are lots of chemicals that are used to process food. The food we eat everyday is preserved and treated with a mixture of chemicals, hormones and insecticides in the digestive tract. This means we eat constant chemicals, colorants and preservatives...
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Identifying the Yin Foods and Yang Foods
Friday September 17, 2010 10:02:19 AM
As discussed in my previous blog post, yin foods are those which cool down your body and yang foods are those which warm up your body and improve your metabolism.  Now let us identify the yin foods and yang foods. This will help us to make better choice of food stuffs so that our body energy is balanced.   Bananas, watermelon, seaweed, cucumber, barley, citrus fruits, eggplant, fruits and vegetables which belong to the melon category, lettuce, spinach, bean sprouts, and watercress are foods which are of the yin category.   Chilli, peppers, chicken, prawn, beef, mutton, ginger, coffee, peach, apricots, garlic, cinnamon, basil,...
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Yin and Yang Foods
Friday September 17, 2010 09:27:50 AM
Let us have a look at how the concept of Yin and Yang is applied to food and how it influences your overall health. The concept of yin and yang has been incorporated in to the philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine. According to Chinese medical practitioners, the health of your body is affected when there is any imbalance in the yin and yang of your body system.   These imbalances are mainly affected by the type of diet you take in. When yin and yang of your body is in perfect balance, your body is healthier and is capable of combating any disease.  To understand how the food stuffs affect the yin and yang of the body, TCM practitioners...
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The Yin and The Yang Concept
Thursday September 16, 2010 08:34:11 AM
The Yin and the Yang are two important notions according to Chinese philosophy. This philosophy basically originated from the surveillance of the nature. Yin and yang are not related to any materialistic forces or things in the nature but are conceptual ideas which enable us to understand how the forces of the nature are balanced and interrelated to each other. Both yin and yang reciprocate each other and are mutually supporting. They both arise from the same core. They are not static but under constant transformation in to one another striving to achieve a balance. If you observe the environment carefully, you can see that yin and yang can...
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How beer can be beneficial to your health
Thursday September 16, 2010 05:05:18 AM
Hello everybody, today I am going to share with some health benefits of drinking beer. Yes, I know this could be very exciting news for all of you. By drinking beer, I just mean one or two glasses a day. Needless to say, too much of anything is bad for health. Beer can be a good health drink only if it is consumed in moderation. Drinking too much of beer can cause serious health problems and I know you definitely do not want to invite any of them. So here are some of the health benefits of beer.  Beer is extremely nourishing. It is enriched with B vitamins especially vitamin B6 and vitamin B 12. It is also a good source of other important...
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Simple Home remedies for sunburn
Tuesday September 14, 2010 09:24:03 AM
Sunburn is caused due to exposure of your skin to ultraviolet rays of the sun. People with fair skin are more likely to be affected. People who work outdoors for longer period of time are usually affected by sunburn.  Sometimes sunburn can also occur when you are enjoying some outdoor sports like hiking, trekking, swimming, and so on. Sunburn should not be neglected as it may lead to serious ailment. The early symptoms of sunburn include mild redness and tenderness of the skin. If neglected at this stage, it may lead it the formation of blisters and peeling of the skin layer after a few days. You may also feel feverish with other symptoms...
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Simple tips to Prevent Teeth Stain
Tuesday September 14, 2010 09:22:35 AM
Today I am going to share with you some tips to avoid staining of your teeth. Staining of teeth is caused due to several reasons. It may be caused due to the consumption of beverages like coffee, tea and sodas, due to the intake of certain medications and smoking as well. Here are some simple tips to prevent teeth staining. First and foremost brush your teeth twice a day and thorough rinse your mouth after the intake of any food stuffs. Replace your dental cleaning tools before they have worn out. Don’t forget to visit your dentist at least once in every six months to keep your gums and teeth in a healthy condition. It is very important to remove...
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Feng Shui Colors
Wednesday September 08, 2010 11:14:42 PM
Feng Shui is one of the primeval Chinese techniques used for bringing health, prosperity, harmony and balance in your life. Colors influence our life in many ways. They influence our health, mood and energy.  The knowledge of feng shui colors and its importance can help you to bring good health and balance in your life.     There are two basic principles according to feng shui; Yin and Yang.  Yin colors are those which impart a healing and relaxing effect. Yang colors are those which represent the fire element. They provide positive energy and keep you motivated.    Red, brown, orange, and yellow are...
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The Amazing Benefits of a Facial Treatment
Wednesday September 08, 2010 11:12:25 PM
Facial treatment is one of the most sought after skin treatments in the world. It  is a sort of facial skin therapy where a skilled aesthetician gives you a thorough skin rejuvenation using various procedures such as skin cleansing, toning, massage, exfoliation, mask treatments, and so on. Your facial skin is exposed to several environmental pollutants every day. These pollutants, dirt and grime get accumulated in the pores. This affects your skin texture greatly. In order to have a glowing, blemish free healthy complexion, you have to get a facial treatment done at least once in every four to six weeks. During a facial treatment, your...
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Useful tips to prevent food poisoning
Thursday September 02, 2010 08:11:48 AM
Here are few useful tips to prevent food poisoning. 1)      Wash the fruits and vegetables   thoroughly before eating them.  Soil is one of the chief sources of bacteria that can contaminate your food. Wash the food stuffs before peeling. This prevents the entry of the possible contaminant from the skin in to the fleshy part of the food. After washing the vegetables and fruits, wash your hands thoroughly. Your hands might be contaminated with the bacteria. 2)       Wash the knives, cutting boards and other utensils thoroughly before using them.  Use separate cutting...
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Health Benefits Of Eating Organic Foods
Thursday September 02, 2010 07:40:03 AM
Organic food is produced based on the organic farming techniques.  Fruits and vegetable grown using organic farming methods are rich in flavor and taste much better than the normal fruits and vegetables. Organic vegetable and fruits are more nutritious when compared to the normal ones. They are loaded with vitamins and minerals.   You will be able to notice the difference clearly when you try it once. Other vegetables and fruits may appear to be bland and tasteless as compared to the organic foods. You will be able to enjoy the different varieties of best quality seasonal fruits and vegetables. The chief advantage of using organic foods...
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Food poisoning- Causes and Symptoms .
Thursday September 02, 2010 07:38:19 AM
Food poisoning occurs due to the consumption of foods stuffs that are contaminated by toxins. These toxins may be chemical pollutants or infective viruses and bacteria.  Contamination of the food can occur at any stage of growth, harvesting, processing, and storing. Sometimes the contamination can occur even when the food is being prepared in your kitchen or in the restaurant. Cooked food stuffs can also be contaminated by bacteria if they are not stored properly.   There are several food borne bacteria that are the source of food poisoning and stomach infection. E.coli, Staphylococcus, Vibrio cholera, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba...
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The Health Benefits of Yummy Dark Chocolates
Wednesday September 01, 2010 10:21:36 AM
Chocolates are one of the most loved sweet delicacies. The lip smacking wonderful lingering taste of chocolates makes everybody go crazy about it. You may find it very hard to resist the temptation. But, you don’t need to. If you are one of the chocolate lovers, here is a good news for you. Chocolates have several health benefits which you may be amazed to know about.  Dark chocolates are healthier than white chocolates. So always make it a point to choose the dark chocolates delights. Dark Chocolates are made using cocoa which is a plant product that gives you the amazing benefits of flavonoids.  Flavonoids work as anti oxidants. ...
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Precautions to be considered before taking a Hot stone massage therapy
Tuesday August 31, 2010 09:19:10 AM
Here are few important considerations which you need to keep in mind before taking a hot stone massage therapy. Hot stone massage therapy is not recommended for people who are suffering from any sort of skin disease such as rashes and other skin infections. Take care that you don’t have any open wounds. If you are suffering from any serious muscular pain, inflammation, bruises or ligament tear caused by a fall or an accident, please consult your doctor before you decide to have a hot stone massage treatment. Massage treatment should not be done on areas where you have had a recent fracture. Hot stone massage therapy is not recommended for people...
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The benefits of hot stone massage therapy
Tuesday August 31, 2010 09:17:46 AM
Hot stone massage therapy improves the circulation of blood in your body. Improved blood circulation causes the efficient removal of the toxic waste substances from your body. The cells of your body are nourished well. This improves your vigor and gives you a sense of happiness and comfort. Hours of hard work in front of your computer with poor postural habits are responsible for the stiffness in your neck and lower back pain. Hot stone massage therapy is very useful to relieve the stiffness of your muscles. The muscle tissue of your body gets a deep massage which relieves all the muscle tension and aches. In addition to improving your physical...
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What is a Hot stone massage therapy?
Tuesday August 31, 2010 09:17:06 AM
Hot stone massage therapy is a variant of the normal massage therapy where smooth flat stones are used for the massage treatment. Small flat and smooth stones are made hot and then placed on key points of the body. This helps the body muscles to unwind and relax. Hot stone massage helps to remove muscle tension and gives you a profound sense of well being.The stones used for the massage treatment are usually made of basalt. These type of rocks are volcanic in nature and are capable of absorbing and retaining the heat well. Other types of stones such as those from the river beds are also used for treatment. The massage therapist first applies oil...
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