If one is blessed with good health, praise God .It is next in value to a good conscience; for health is a blessing that money cannot buy. In a fast paced multi-tasking life we lead, it is all the more important to ensure good health free from stress and diseases.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO LIVE A HEALTHY AND NORMAL LIFE

• Lead an active life.

• Walk at least 4 to 5 Kilometers a day for healthy mind and body.

• Use stairs instead of elevators.

• Take breaks from your work to stretch. It makes one happy and tones up muscles.

• Sleep well and develop positive approach towards life.

• Keep changing your daily routine .A repetitive routine is monotonous and healthy.

• “Don’t Worry! Be happy” It affects heart, glands, blood circulation and the entire nervous system.

• Avoid overeating, smoking and drinking.

• Include yoga in your daily routine which gives you complete control over mind and body. It immunizes body against the devastating effects of the elements of aging.

• Be happy stay happy. Smiling eases facial muscles and boosts your morale.

• Develop the habit of deep breathing .This keeps nerves in control and deter depression.

• Include a little bit of physical exercise in daily routine to tone up the body and to get rid of muscle strains at work.

• Meditation is also a good method of relaxation. It helps to concentrate on inner self.

• Like fear, anger has a negative impact on one’s personality. Avoid sudden outbursts of anger.

• Eat balanced diet which includes all the nutrients .avoid junk food and rely more on natural food.

• Yoga experts advice to sleep on the left side of the body. It keeps one healthy.

BEAUTY TIPS

• Include super foods in your diet mostly available throughout the year, these natural foods provide antioxidants to protect cells and tissues.

1. Aloe Vera juice, citrus fruits: reduce blood pressure.

2. Papaya: is a digestive aid and combat constipation.

3. Carrot: improves skin hair, eyesight and immunity.

4. Bitter gourd: increases body’s resistance against infection and helps to combats respiratory disorders and diabetes.

5. Celery: strengthens joints and bones and improves haemoglobin.

6. Milk should be included in the daily diet. It is one of the complete foods, containing a balanced range of nutrients.

7. Honey is next only to the Date fruit as a nourishing food and great source of energy. It prevents cold, cough and fever. It is also a blood purifier and makes food tastier.

8. Cow milk and honey are the secrets to health and beauty.

9. Mulberries, guavas and grapes are good laxatives. Eat them in plenty to clean your system.

• Drink lots of water to keep your skin hydrated and wrinkle free. It flushes out the system.

• Keep your head cool and feet warm to keep the doctor away.

• Sun rays help to make VITAMIN D in the body. Walk or sit in the morning sun for a while every day.

HOME REMEDIES FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY

• Make a paste of gram flour (besan) milk, turmeric, honey; apply on the face wash it after 15-20 minutes.

• Apply fresh coconut water on the skin and wash after 15 minutes.

• Beat egg whites and apply on your face for half an hour .Wash with cold water and pat dry.

• Mix tomato pulp, yogurt, and cucumber juice and apply on the face, rinse after 15-20 minutes.

• Bitter gourd, neem leaves,jamun seeds are effective to control diabetes.

• Turmeric is best antiseptic and heals skin infections .It can be consumed with milk, for inflammations and internal wounds.

• Rosewater is used as coolant in home remedies as an eye pack and to wash the face with it.

• Soak fenugreek seeds overnight, make paste and apply on scalp then wash hair with some mild shampoo to remove dandruff.

Beauty is not only skin deep it is how healthy you are as well, having a healthy body is a must for looking beautiful eating right is a factor in achieving that, for it truly is true you are what you eat, therefore knowing which foods to eat to help you achieve the very best health is a must. Many herbs and wild foods have been studied and have shown to help build  immune systems and help fight cancer and help in your over all health, but it is important to know which ones to add and keep in your diet to achieve and keep quality health.Many Star Chefs are offering dishes using wild weeds. Doctors have now been exploring  foods that have proven power in acheiving good health. They call them super foods.

There are many super foods and eating super foods as well as organic herbs and some wild foods and greens can help you achieve good health and boost your immune system which can help you fight off colds and some cancers.Webmd did an article on the super foods and stated ” Some super foods  are tomatoes, apples, broccoli, studies have shown that eating tomatoes and broccoli, together,  the combination was more effective at slowing prostate tumor growth than either was alone (from a study in which male rats were given prostate tumor cell implants).Apples that have the peel still on them it has shown that the bulk of an apple’s anticancer properties are hidden in the peel. The phytochemicals in the apple flesh seem to work best with the phytochemicals in the peel to reduce the risk of cancer. Tomatoes that are cooked with the peel on,  with olive oil. ninety-eight percent of the flavonols (powerful phytochemicals) in tomatoes is found in the tomato skin, along with great amounts of two carotenoids. Absorption of these key nutrients is much greater when the tomatoes are cooked and when you eat some smart fat (like olive oil) along with the cooked tomatoes. Cruciferous vegetables. Two phytochemicals naturally found in cruciferous vegetables (cambeneindole 3-carbinol) were more active when combined, according to research that tested the compounds alone and together in rats. The researchers found that the two compounds were able to protect the rats against liver cancer much better together. Both cambene and indolecarbinol are known to activate important detoxification enzymes that help the body eliminate carcinogens before they harm our genes. Foods rich in cambene include Brussels sprouts and certain varieties of broccoli. And all cruciferous veggies are rich in indole 3-carbinol”.

Other foods good for building your immune system is  Purslane a weed it can do wonders. It grows wild and is used by many Great Chefs and is highly sought after by the rich and famous costing upwards of $30.00 per once wholesale, ibuysss.com Magazine included in an article showing Chefs such as Star Chef Steve Johnson using  purslane.The very edible weed grows in many places. I have gone walking and have spotted it growing out of cracks of side walks and many places that just any plant can not grown, it is viewed as a determined plant, as it can survive the most hostile environments such plants when wild are viewed as important meaning many feel if a plant can grow in such hard environments it has more powerful properties that are good for you. Purslane has been found to be rich in Omega-3 fatty acids it is richer then many leafy vegetables.It also contains vitamins (mainly vitamin A, vitamin C, and some vitamin B and carotenoids), as well as  magnesium, calcium, potassium and iron. Also present are two types of betalain alkaloid pigments, the reddish betacyanins (visible in the coloration of the stems) and the yellow betaxanthins (noticeable in the flowers and in the slight yellowish cast of the leaves).

Both of these pigment types are potent antioxidants and have been found to have antimutagenic properties in laboratory studies one wonderful way to eat purslane is to mix it in a salad with other greens such as mizana, if picking purslane in the wild, use a guide who knows all types of wild plants, never pick any wild green or flower or herb unless you know. One good way to know a plant is to grow it your self you can also purchase seeds and plant purslane on your own. If you cultivate it there are many more purslane plants to grown such as golden purslane or the green variety, both are good. Eating salads rich in greens are also good and can do wonders for your health it is best to grow your own and you can do that very easy on a windowsil or in a pot on your porch or a spot in your yard that is covered from animals. There are are many items you can get to enable you to keep the critters out! There are many seed mixtures that offer a good balance and mix.

A Quality mix will include greens and herbs, such as green onion which you pick by snipping off the top Kyona Mizuna, Red Russian kale, Komatsuna, Red Giant mustard, and Tatsoi, all of these greens are high in nutrients add colored lettuces which are high in vitamins stay away form empty green iceberg lettuce which has no value at all. Eat vitamin  rich foods with high properties of nutrients. Colored lettuces  have a high number of vitamins over the green iceberg which is mostly water.

A word about organic greens and organic foods as you know there is no truly organic food as they are grown in soil and all soil is polluted from over the years of lead in the gas as well as many pesticides used in growing and in the enviroment that do not break down, but still it is good to buy foods that the grower or producer did not use chemicals in the production. Eating right goes a long way in the way you feel and being healthy and staying away from drinking alcohol and smoking is a must to achieve better health and keeping it. It is wise to study herbs as they continue to offer many wonderful properties that are good for your immune system such as garlic for colds and Cayenne  pepper is used worldwide to treat a variety of health conditions, including poor circulation, weak digestion, heart disease, chronic pain, sore throats, headaches and toothache. Chamomile  is a good herb for helping to relieve stress. Knowing which foods to eat will go along way in achieving a more beautiful you.