Finding purity in fruits and vegetables

Pure water is an issue of great importance. Lakes in most local areas are increasingly being polluted with waste, industrial toxins, and pesticides that are deadly to human cells.

In fact, some of the purest water that exists on earth can be found within the cells of fresh vegetables and fruits.

The reason is because as plants grow, they have a natural filtration system in their fibers which take in only the purest parts, and leave out most toxins. They’ve already done the work for us, so to speak, so when we eat uncooked fruits and vegetables, we’re getting all of the pure water, already filtered.

A great example of this is a young coconut as the outer shell is very thick and consists of multiple layers, yet a liquid exists in its centre. The outer shell is the coconut’s filter, so that the water that lays inside is absolutely sterile.

But be careful: the brown coconuts we see in regular stores are ‘old’ coconuts, and their water is slightly fermented on the inside. Young ones, found at many Asian markets, contain the best liquid for consumption.

Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis refers to as inflammation originated in the colon. Long period of irritations at the wall of the colon results into this condition. Ulcers eventually formed in the colon lining due to inflammations. Generally, younger people usually below 30’s tend to contact this disease than that of older people.

Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis

• Fever
• Nausea
• Anemia
• Weakness
• Bloating
• Insomnia
• Diarrhea
• Malnourished
• Constipation
• Appetite loss
• Frequent bowel
• Abdominal cramps
• Bloody mucus in the stools

Causes of Ulcerative Colitis

• Chronic constipation
• Consumptions of purgatives
• Food Allergies

Natural Treatment / Home Remedies for Ulcerative Colitis

Banana:
Consume at least two bananas a day

Drumstick:
Mix one teaspoon of fresh leaf juice and one teaspoon of honey, consume twice daily

Buttermilk:
Drink at least 1 glass of buttermilk a day

Coconut water:
Drink at least 3 glasses coconut water. It helps in soothing the soft mucus of the colon.

Apple:
Steamed apples helps in healing ulcerative lesions because of the iron and phosphorus contain.

Rice:
Due to low fiber content of rice it is a very good diet for individuals that suffers from colitis, combine with one glass of buttermilk and one piece of banana. Consumed twice daily

Prevention for Ulcerative Colitis

Avoid stress
Avoid sugars
Avoid salty foods
Avoid citrus juices
Chew food thoroughly when eating
Avoid alcohol, and alcoholic beverages

Home Remedies for Flu

The root cause of flu cannot be cured by medicines you buy over the counter as they will only treat its symptoms. Any symptoms that might be present will be relieved however the flu will not be cured.  The intake of remedies from herbs and vitamins should be enough to give relief if the flu is not very grave or bad.  You should feel relief from the discomforts of your ailment with these mentioned medications.

The natural way –self medication:
Take some rest and spend a few days in bed.  Recovery will come sooner than you think.  Give your body the rest that it is longing for.

Avoid doing any form of exercise as this may be too tiring for your lungs and your heart.  Your body is doing its best to crush the virus that is making it sick, give it a helping hand.

Intake of fluids such as soup, juice made from vegetable or fresh fruits and water must be increased.
You can give relief to your sinuses with steam from water you have previously boiled with peppermint or eucalyptus dissolved in it.  The environment around you will be cleansed and your phlegm will be loosened.
You can have a massage to soothe you muscles on your shoulders and back by using oil such as rosemary, tea tree oil, grapefruit or lavender or you can enjoy its benefits in your bath with a few drops of these oils or use a burner.

Your doses of vitamin C should be increased to 1000-2000mg and vitamin A to 10 000 IU’s (3mg RE activity) daily (divide these doses throughout the day).  You can then go back to your normal doses of these vitamins when you have gotten better.

According to studies done, how long the symptoms of the illness can last and it’s how grave it is can be helped with the intake of vitamin C.

Medicines from herbs are good to use.  Bacteria, even fungi and also viruses can be fought off by natural “antibiotics” – herbs such as golden seal, garlic and Echinacea.  The mucosal linings can be dried up gently by these herbs which are known also as decongestants. There are no side effects related to the use of these herbs. The immune system is also benefitted by the mentioned herbs.

A cold that is just about to start can actually be stopped on its tract and existing colds and flu can be prevented from getting any worse and its duration cut short by Echinacea purpurea as suggested by researches that are double-blind placebo controlled.
A cure for colds that has promise is andrographis.  It is India and all around Asia that you can find this shrub.  It gives the same benefits as the Echinacea purpurea thus it is also oftentimes known as Indian Echinacea.  Immunity is given a boost by andrographis as shown by some instances but how it works in the treatment of colds is not yet pin pointed. 
For a runny nose you can use a zinc nasal spray and to soothe a throat that is sore you can use zinc lozenges.  For throat that is sore, simmer in boiling water some sage, dried or fresh, when making tea, and add one teaspoon of honey.  Tea with sage can also be used as gargle to relieve sore throat.
And what does chicken soap do?  A body that is suffering from thirst can be quenched by chicken soup as passageways that are clogged can be cleared and throat that is sore can be relieved also.  Substances that give medical benefits can be found in chicken soup as suggest by new researches.  Infections in the upper respiratory tract that are symptomatic can be given relief with the mild anti-inflammatory effect that is one attribute of the chicken soup.
 

Recipe which offers relief to thickened mucus, sinusitis and flu:
You can make a drink that is delightful in taste and spicy:  in hot water, put a pinch of ginger, mustard, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, tumeric, honey, little lemon juice and the optional fresh clove of garlic.  A little bit of brandy can be added to it. When you notice green or yellow colour in the mucus, a pinch of thyme and sage can be added. Until such time that you will be feeling better you will need to drink this on a regular basis.  
(Information taken from Health & Happiness by Tafelberg Publishers 2000 and Choose Wellness by Modern Publisher 2001, both by author Dr. Arien van der Merwe)
It should be noted that any medical advice must not be taken for granted as the guidelines in this article are not meant to take their place.  You must seek the help and immediately consult your doctor when bronchitis or sinusitis is developing as your condition is getting worse when three days have passed without improvements seen and something is worrying you.  Western medicine and technology are still the best way to go in saving lives in the event that these diseases develop or occur:  pneumonia, a lung infection, asthma attack that has become acute and croup.