Recipe To Boost Your Immune System

Garlic and honey have both been used as a food source and a medicine since ancient times, and many ancient cultures firmly believed in their ability to heal illness. 

For instance, the Ancient Egyptians believed that garlic helped to increase strength and productivity, improve circulation and get rid of insect infestations, while the Ancient Greeks believed that garlic enhanced their courage and protected their skin against poisons. 

With regards to honey, the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans believed that honey helps heal wounds faster and overcome cardiovascular and gastrointestinal problems. 

What's more, the ancients have been proven completely correct. 

Combining garlic with honey gives you a natural cure to strengthen your immune system and keep your body healthy. Find out how to combine the two below: 

Scientific Health Benefits of Garlic

Scientists have carried out extensive studies on this plant and they have found it to be a super-food. 

 

Garlic: 

• Prevents atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and coronary heart disease 

• Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure levels 

• Heals bug bites and traveler’s diarrhea 

• Reduces cold symptoms, hay fever and helps treat fungal infection 

• Eliminates toxins 

• Strengthens immunity It has also been known to alleviate the symptoms of: 

• An enlarged prostate 

• Diabetes 

• Osteoarthritis

Furthermore, when garlic is combined with onion and ginger, it has the ability to detoxify the body after a chemotherapy session. 

 

Scientific Health Benefits of Honey

Honey, just like garlic, is a super-food. It: 

• Has antiseptic and antibacterial properties and therefore can be used to help heal burns and wounds. To add to this, it can help with digestive system problems 

• Alleviates the pain of hangovers and sore throats 

• Is an energy booster 

• Boosts the immune system 

• Helps moisturize and keep skin smooth 

• Is rich in cancer-fighting antioxidants 

• Can ease stress and improve sleep

Garlic and Honey Recipe To Boost Your Immune System

If you are feeling unwell a spoonful of this mixture will help you feel a lot better. To strengthen your immune system take one spoonful each morning before eating or drinking – if your stomach is not empty, your body will not absorb all the vital nutrients. 

 

Ingredients: 

• 3-4 heads of garlic 

• A cup of raw honey 

• A small jar with a lid

Directions:  

1. Separate the heads into single cloves. 

2. Take the outer layer off the cloves (don’t peel completely though). 

3. Add the garlic cloves to the jar. 

4. Pour the honey over the cloves. 

5. Use a spoon to release any trapped air. 

6. Make sure the cloves are fully covered and place the lid on the jar. 

7. Leave the mixture in the fridge or at room temperature for a few days. 

8. Eat and feel better. 

 

N.B you can add herbs or lemon juice for some additional taste.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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Can rice water help you lose weight or manage diabetes? Here are some ways to use it

Apart from being in constant touch with a doctor, nutritionist, or an expert on the subject, it is equally important to follow the tips and suggestions they give you, if you are trying to be healthy. While medication is an important part of managing your health conditions such as obesity and diabetes, it is also important to focus on your diet, and lifestyle. However, certain home remedies have also worked wonders for people, and can help accelerate the process of getting healthy, and at the same time, may also help reduce dependence on medication.

One such home remedy is rice water. A lot of people use this home remedy for healthy skin and a healthy body. Here are some ways in which you can use rice water, and an understanding of how exactly can the home remedy help in weight and diabetes management.

Can rice water help you lose weight?

1. Energy booster - One of the most common reasons why rice water became a staple in most Indian households is because it is considered very vital for energy-boosting. Rice water can, therefore, help in keeping your energy levels up, as you try to sweat it out in the gym, or at home now, given how one is required to practice social distancing during the pandemic. Rice water can be consumed as a pre-workout drink, to give you ample energy to workout for weight loss.
2. Hydration - Another way that rice water can help with weight loss is by keeping you hydrated. Staying hydrated, especially with nutritious drinks, if not water, is very important to lose weight. Hydration plays a key role in keeping all your body systems working well, which play a role in helping you lose weight.
3. Boosts digestion - Digestion is a very important factor for weight loss. Even if you follow a healthy diet for weight loss, it may not be effective if you are constantly constipated or have a bad digestion. Rice water can help in boosting digestion, and also help you avoid digestive troubles such as diarrhoea.

Is rice water fit for diabetics?

Well, no. Since rice water is mostly the starch component of rice, which means it is directly carbs and sugar that you are providing the body, rice water may not be fit for diabetics. In fact, white rice, in any form, be it cooked rice, rice milk, or rice water is not preferred for diabetics.

It is recommended that diabetics watch their sugar intake, both in the form of natural sugar such as starch, and added sugar. Diabetics should not consume rice water regularly, as it can spike their blood sugar levels and cause complications.

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15 Surpising Uses for Cucumbers

Cucumbers are a delicious and nutritious addition to any salad or sandwich, and can even make for a tasty healthy snack on their own. We should all try and include them in our weekly diet so that we benefit from the wide range of vitamins and minerals they provide. But the brilliance of cucumber does not end there, and we bet you didn't realize just how versatile they could be. This common vegetable really is far more useful than you could ever imagine, and can be used for a wide range of tasks to help you maintain body, home, garden, and even clothes. Here's everything you need to know to employ cucumbers outside of a salad:

1. They Can Give You a No-Caffeine Energy Boost Many of us drink coffee, soda, or other caffeine-rich drinks because they provide us with an energy boost when we are starting to lag. Of course, caffeine is not particularly healthy for you, but there is an alternative - the cucumber! Because they are a great source of vitamin B and good carbohydrates, cucumbers can give you a boost when you feel fatigued.

2. They Can Reduce Cellulite and Wrinkles If you are feeling self-conscious about your cellulite, cucumber can be a great help. Take a couple of thickish slices and rub them along the area you want to treat for a few minutes. This works because cucumber contains a photochemical that tightens collagen and firms up the outer layer of your skin which, in turn, reduces the appearance of visible cellulite. It can also be effective on wrinkles. So, use them as part of your regular moisturizing routine.

3. They Can Make Your Stainless Steel Shine Again We all buy artificial cleaners for our metal work, and most of them contain countless numbers of chemicals and other nasties you don't really want to be breathing in. If you are looking for a 'green' way to shine your stainless steel taps and pots, rub a thick slice of cucumber over the area you want to clean. It will remove any signs of tarnish and leave the surface shiny and new. And as an added bonus, it won't harm your hands while you are using it.

4. They Can Eliminate Bad Breath

If you've just finished a lovely plate of fish, but don't want to breathe the odor on everyone in your presence, take a slice of cucumber and use your tongue to pin it against the roof of your mouth. Hold it there for around a minute and the photochemicals it contains will attack the bacteria and eliminate your problem.

5. They Can Rejuvenate and Replenish You If you want a quick and easy facial you can make at home, then slice up a generous amount of cucumber and boil in a pot of water. Remove the pot from the heat when it has boiled, place a towel over your head and lean over it, allowing the steam to hit your face. The natural chemicals inside the cucumber will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, while your skin will look great.

6. They Can Polish Your Shoes We don't tend to carry shoe polish with us everywhere we go, but if you are caught short with scruffy shoes and need to be somewhere important, the last slice of cucumber from your salad can do the trick for you. Rub the slice over the shoes to leave them glistening, and, as an added bonus, the cucumber provides them with water repellent properties as well.

7. They Fight Fog in the Bathroom If you like a nice, steamy bath once in a while but don't have time to de-fog all the windows and mirrors afterwards, rub a cucumber across the affected areas before you start running the taps. It will not only stop them from fogging up, but will release some relaxing aromas to help you relax while you soak.

8. They Fix a Squeaky Hinge If you have a squeaky hinge or stubborn zipper, you probably didn't realize that you can fix it with a couple of slices of cucumber. Rub them on the defective area and you have a cheap, easy stand in for WD-40.

9. They Fight Headaches 

If the rigors of daily life have left your head pounding, or you drank too much red wine while dining out, cucumber can rescue you from a nasty headache. Because they are high in vitamin B, sugar, and electrolytes, cucumbers replenish nutrients that your body needs to fight off a hangover, or defeat the headache that has been throbbing all day. All you need to do is eat half a cucumber before bed, and then go to sleep as normal.

10. They Can Fight Off Urges to Snack If you are in between meals and feeling peckish, it can be tempting to turn to the cookie jar or ice-cream tub to satisfy urges. Most of us feel bad immediately after, and regret spoiling our dinner, so why not learn from our ancestors and use cucumber to fight off compulsions to snack? For centuries, it has been used by trappers, explorers, and traders as a quick fix to fend off hunger, and just a few sticks of cucumber should do the trick.

11. They Can Soothe Sunburn You might see cucumber in some after sun products on the pharmacy shelves, and for good reason. Cucumbers are a great cooling agent and some doctors even use them to treat patients with sore, burned skin. You just need to rub a thick slice over the affected area and you should feel quick relief.

12. They Can Drive Away Garden Pests 

Cucumber can be used in your garden to drive away those pesky critters that chomp their way through your precious plants and flowers. Simply place a few slices in an aluminum container (most empty canned products should be fine to use) and place the containers around your flower beds. The cucumber and aluminum react together and make a handy repellent.

13. They Can Relieve Constipation The high fiber and water content in cucumbers make them useful if you are suffering from constipation. So next time you are blocked up, try eating half a cucumber and seeing if it causes anything to move. If you are someone who suffers from ongoing constipation, try adding more cucumber to your daily diet.

14. They Are Excellent Erasers If you have pen marks on a surface or wall, then take an unpeeled chunk of cucumber and rub it across the affected area. It works well on crayons too, so if your children or grandchildren have left you with an unwanted piece of artwork on the wall, the cucumber should successfully remove it.

15. They Can Help You Look Great! Ok, so this one is more widely known. People have been putting cucumber over their eyes to reduce puffiness and dark circles for many years. To prepare the cucumber properly for this task, take a cold one fresh from the refrigerator and cut two thick slices. Find a room in your house where you can relax and set the cucumber slices over your closed eyes for around ten to fifteen minutes. You will look and feel great afterwards!

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