Sea salt in India

Some one had asked if sea salt is available in India. Yes, very much so, you ask for normal salt, or rock salt, or natural salt. If there is any south Indian shop, then you can ask for  "kal uppu".  In this salt, it is non-iodised, mainly those patients after thyroid cancer surgery, going in for whole body scan, have to go off iodised salt, we do take it, as I've taken it in Delhi, seen in shops in many places in Tamil Nadu also.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery from asthma for the concerned person.

Faith, Hope, Trust,Confidence- stories

5 NICE LITTLE STORIES.

1. Once, all villagers decided to pray for rain, on the day of prayer all
the People gathered but only one boy came with an umbrella.
THAT'S FAITH


2. When you throw a baby in the air, she laughs because she knows you
will catch her.
THAT'S TRUST


3.Every night we go to bed, without any assurance of being alive the next
Morning but still we set the alarms  to wake up.
THAT'S HOPE


4. We plan big things for tomorrow in spite of zero knowledge of the future.
THAT'S CONFIDENCE


5. We see the world suffering.
 But still we get married?
THAT'S OVER CONFIDENCE

Wash Cans well, cover your face when you enter warehouses

A stock clerk was sent to clean up a storeroom 
he got back complaining that the storeroom was really filthy and that he had noticed dried mouse/rat droppings.
A couple of days later, he was coming down with a stomach flu, complained of sore joints and headaches, and began to vomit, was severely ill and weak. 

He was rushed to the emergency and was  suffering from massive organ failure. 

 

The doctor asked if he had been in a warehouse or exposed to dried rat/mouse droppings at any time. They said there is a virus (much like the Hanta virus)

that lives in dried rat and mouse droppings. 

Once dried, these droppings are like dust and can easily be breathed in or ingested if a person does not wear protective gear or fails to wash face and

hands thoroughly .
This is why it is extremely important to ALWAYS carefully rinse off the tops of canned sodas or foods, and to wipe off pasta packaging, cereal boxes,

and so on.

Almost everything you buy in a supermarket was stored in a warehouse at one time or another, and stores themselves often have rodents. 

Most of us remember to wash vegetables and fruits but never think of boxes and cans. 
The ugly truth is, even the most modern, upper-class, super store has rats and mice. And their warehouse most assuredly does! 

Whenever you buy any canned soft drink, please make sure that you wash the top with running water and soap or, if that is not available, drink with

a straw. 
The investigation of soda cans by the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta discovered that the tops of soda cans can be encrusted with dried rat's urine, which is so toxic it can be lethal. Canned drinks and other foodstuffs are stored in warehouses and containers that are usually infested with rodents, and then they get transported to retail outlets without being properly cleaned. 

Natural Therapy for Headaches by Breathing correctly

In about 5 mins, your headache will go.......

The nose has a left and a right side. We use both to inhale and exhale. Actually they are different. You'll be able to feel the difference. The right side represents the sun. The left side represents the moon. During a headache, try to close your right nose and use your left nose to breathe. In about 5 mins, your headache will go. If you feel tired, just reverse, close your left nose and breathe through your right nose.

After a while, you will feel your mind is refreshed. Right side belongs to 'hot', so it gets heated up easily. Left side belongs to 'cold'. Most females breathe with their left noses, so they get "cooled off" faster. Most of the guys breathe with their right noses, they get worked up.

Do you notice, the moment you awake, which side breathes better? Left or right ? If left is better, you will feel tired. So, close your left nose and use your right nose for breathing..  You will feel refreshed quickly.

Do you suffer from continual headaches? Try out this breathing therapy. Close your right nose and breathe through your left nose. Your headaches will be gone. Continued the exercise for one month.  Why not give it a try.....a natural therapy without medication.

Glaucoma Screening

How often you should get your eyes checked depends on your age and risk factors. They include being African-American or Hispanic, being over 60, eye injury, steroid use, and a family history of glaucoma. People without risk factors or symptoms of eye disease should get a baseline eye exam, including a test for glaucoma, at age 40.

Screening for Colorectal Cancer

A colonoscopy is a common screening test for colorectal cancer. While you’re mildly sedated, a doctor inserts a small flexible tube equipped with a camera into your colon. If he/she finds a polyp, he/she can often remove it right then. Another type of test is a flexible sigmoidoscopy, which looks into the lower part of the colon. If you’re at average risk, screening usually starts at age 50. 

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death after lung cancer. Most colon cancers come from polyps (abnormal masses) that grow on the inner lining of the large intestine. The polyps may or may not be cancerous. If they are, the cancer can spread to other parts of the body. Removing polyps early, before they become cancerous, can prevent it completely.

Osteoporosis Screening Tests

Osteoporosis Screening Tests

A special type of X-ray called dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) can measure bone strength and find osteoporosis before breaks happen. It can also help predict the risk of future breaks. This screening is recommended for all women age 65 and above. If you have risk factors for osteoporosis, you may need to start sooner.

Vaccines for Cervical Cancer

Vaccines for Cervical Cancer

Two vaccines, Gardasil and Cervarix, can protect women under 26 from several strains of HPV. The vaccines don't protect against all the cancer-causing strains of HPV, however. So routine Pap smears are still important. What’s more, not all cervical cancers start with HPV.

Beware of artificial sweeteners. Probiotics are important

Splenda, also known as sucralose, is an artificial, chemical sweetener.

Despite advertisements stating “Made from Sugar, so it Tastes like Sugar”, which attempt to confuse consumers, Splenda is not natural and contains no elements of natural sugar.  

You may also be surprised to learn that Splenda contains chrlorine.  Yes, the same chlorine that goes in swimming pools.  And here's the worst side effect:

Just like chlorine kills off micro-organisms in swimming pools, Splenda and sucralose kill off healthy bacteria that lives in your gut -- healthy bacteria that is vitally important to virtually every aspect of your health.

Recently, a study at the University of Duke confirmed this very finding.  Not only is sucralose a heavily-processed, chemical artificial sweetener, but it's also damaging to your gut health, which goes on to affect every other aspect of your health.

Here's a direct quote from that study:

"Splenda suppresses beneficial bacteria and directly affects the expression of the transporter P-gp and cytochrome P-450 isozymes that are known to interfere with the bioavailability of nutrients. Furthermore, these effects occur at Splenda doses that contain sucralose levels that are approved by the FDA for use in the food supply.”

Did you know that over 80% of your immune system finds it's home in your gut?  In fact, there are more than 100 TRILLION living bacteria in your gut that control many aspects of your health, and due to things like the ingestion of artificial sweeteners like Splenda, most folks have created a massive bacterial imbalance in their body.

But, it doesn't just stop with the use of Splenda or other artificial sweeteners.  Here are some other common items that are contributing to the bacterial imbalances that BILLIONS of folks are silently suffering from all around the world:

*Antacids
*Diet beverages and food items (remember, sucralose is added to MANY foods, beverages, and supplements as a sweetener beyond just those little yellow packets that you may use in your coffee)
*Ibuprofen
*Antibiotics 
*Laxatives
*Alcohol consumption
*Processed, packaged foods 
*Certain brands of mouth wash, chewing gum, dishwasher detergent, and toothpaste
*Non-organic fruits and vegetables
*Non-organic meats
*Non-organic dairy products 
*Sugar

If you are in contact with any of these items, it could be contributing to a serious imbalance in your gut bacteria and an overall decline in your health.

What's more, if you suffer from irregular bowel movements, constipation, gas, bloating, acid reflux, indigestion, skin problems, overall sickness, bad breath, fatigue, urinary tract infections, sugar cravings, and/or an inability to lose weight, these symptoms are a near telltale sign that your gut bacteria is ALREADY severely imbalanced and has literally become a ticking time bomb.

But even worse, here are some of the more serious consequences that can result from gut imbalances left unaddressed:

*Severe irritable bowel syndrome and extreme daily discomfort
*Serious skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis
*A constant battle with ongoing fatigue and low energy levels
*A life full of chronic sickness and pain due to a declining immune system
*Cirrhosis and cancer of the liver
*Metabolic syndrome
*Diabetes

Fortunately, you can correct imbalances in bad bacteria by supplementing with "good" bacteria known as probiotics.  In fact, research is now suggesting that supplementing with a quality probiotic supplement every single day just may be even more important for your health and longevity than taking a daily multivitamin...the problem is finding a quality product that overcomes the pitfalls of most probiotic supplements.

You may not know this, but more than 93% of the probiotics found in traditional probiotic products will be dead by the time they reach your gut (the "final destination" that they must reach alive and well in order to provide you with their beneficial properties).

Because probiotics are living organisms, they are also very fragile and sensitive to light, heat, and the extremely acidic environment of your stomach, leaving you with very little live probiotics to benefit from once they reach their home in your intestinal track.

To combat this massive problem, at BioTrust nutrition we developed an extremely unique micro-encapsulated probiotic product called Pro-X10 that protects each probiotic cell through a wide range of environments to ensure that you get what you pay for - live, active probiotic cells that can make all the difference in your health.

But, it gets even better. Also included is Actazin, an extract of the New Zealand Kiwifruit and one of the most powerful probiotic support nutrients of all time. Actazin supports the natural growth of "good" bacteria in your gut, helps keep your bowel movements regular, and assists in maintaining long-term digestive health including the restoration of damaged intestinal lining. 

ONIONS FOR BETTER HEALTH ?

Does the thought of vegetables make you cry? Don’t worry – if you’re thinking about onions then you’re not alone. The sulphur compounds in onions irritate most people’s eyes and nasal passages when they slice onions. Thankfully, onions are a versatile plant that have a variety of culinary uses, and have properties that can be quite beneficial to our health.

What is it?

The onion is a member of the allium family, which also includes shallots, leeks, garlic, scallions and chives. Onions are the most popular of all the allium plants, and have been eaten and used for other purposes for thousands of years.

Health Benefits

Onions have a number of different health benefits. They are thought to provide protection against osteoporosis to women going through menopause by destroying the substances that can contribute to the destruction of bone tissue. White onions seem to provide the greatest beneficial effect, although additional study is necessary.

There is some evidence to indicate that the sulphur compounds in onions (the same compounds that are responsible for irritating our eyes when we cut them, and giving us bad breath when we eat them) can help to lower the level of bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.

Onions are also a source of numerous vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, and manganese. Of course, the chances are good that you won’t eat onions in large quantities to add up to a significant source of nutrients (after all, how often will you eat a cup of onions).

Afghan- crochet

This is an afghan I made to gift to someone in UK ( little boy, Arlov)