In Just One Minute You Can Check Your Health

It's important to monitor your ongoing health, but few of us actually do it. So, if a visit to the doctor is not something you need to do (assuming that you aren't suffering from anything serious) you can perform a health checkup without leaving your home. Here's what you need to do:

1. Take a spoon and scrape it over the entire surface of your tongue, abundantly wetting it with saliva. 

 

2. Put the spoon into a transparent plastic bag, then place it under a bright light source. It could be the sun or a desk lamp. 

 

3. Then wait one minute, and check the spoon. 

 

If the spoon appears clean with no stains or any unpleasant odors, then you have no urgent problems with your internal organs.

If on the other hand, there is an odor, take note of the following:  

 

1. A putrefactive, strong smell indicates problems with the lungs or stomach. 

 

2. A sweet smell indicates the possibility of diabetes. 

 

3. A smell of ammonia shows problems with the kidneys. 

 

If you notice any stains on the spoon, here's what you need to know: 

 

1. White or yellow stains with a thick coating indicate thyroid gland dysfunction. 

 

2. Purple stains indicate bronchitis, poor blood circulation, high cholesterol levels. 

 

3. White stains indicate a respiratory infection. 

 

4. Orange stains show kidney disease. 

 

Always remember that the above information is for informational purposes only and should not replace a doctor's consultation.

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

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Jamun: The Childhood Favourite that can Cure Diabetes

What’s on my plate? Jamun. Also referred to as Jambolan and Java plum, this beloved fruit grows all over India and is harvested during monsoon. Jamun has been tinting tongues purple since time unknown, and is valued in Ayurveda for its curative properties.

Superpower: In Ayurveda, jamun is used to treat diabetes. Its low-glycemic index maintains optimum blood sugar level in the body, and the fruit is also considered to be a blood purifier. In fact, a review on the medicinal properties of jamun published in the journal Food and Nutrition Sciences in 2012 states that jamun seed extract can lower blood glucose, blood urea, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. Though jamun flesh also has anti-diabetic properties, it is more revered for its high anti-oxidant levels that can slow down the onset of degenerative diseases. Jamun is also a rich source of vitamin C. And many jamun by-products, like jamun vinegar, can help with chronic diarrohea.

Where to buy : Come monsoon, you can find jamuns aplenty at small markets and big grocery store chains alike. Better yet, even in cities like Delhi, you can spot jamun trees at every nook and corner, painting streets purple; so perhaps can let your inner child loose and pluck a few. Jamun juice, vinegar, and squash are also readily available in stores throughout the year.

Eat this: You can pop a few in your mouth and relish jamuns the way they are traditionally meant to be. Or, you can get creative and make jamun jam, jamun tart, jamun lemonade, jamun raita, and even jamun sauce to go with ice cream and pie.

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Anthocyanin: a Pigment Full of Health Benefits

Ever wondered why there are red, blue and even black variants of fruit and vegetables that are normally white or yellow? The answer lies, much like in humans and animals, in pigmentation.

This difference in color is not superficial, as dark-colored fruit and vegetables contain an essential component called anthocyanin, and it turns out that this component may benefit human health in a variety of ways.

 

Anthocyanin is a pigment, which typically makes fruit and vegetables darker, and its consumption has been linked to several major health benefits.

As a general rule, the darker the produce is, the richer in anthocyanin it will be, moving from red to a deep, almost black purple. Good sources of this pigment are eggplants, black raspberries (the similar-looking blackberries are somewhat less rich in anthocyanin), blackcurrant, elderberries, blue (Hopi) corn and blueberries.

Blue vegetables vs. diabetes and inflammation

But why are these pigments good for us, anyway?

A series of studies following over 200,000 women and men over a period exceeding 20 years in total demonstrated that a diet rich in anthocyanin, which translates to about two servings of blueberries a week, was strongly associated with a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes. Participants that had an anthocyanin-rich diet were 23% less likely to develop insulin resistance.

Type 2 diabetes occurs when our bodies develop a tolerance to insulin, the hormone in charge of absorbing carbohydrates into the body, and it is associated with overindulging in sugary and carb-rich foods. What anthocyanin appears to do is promote insulin sensitivity in the body, thus helping prevent the onset of diabetes.

Moreover, dietary anthocyanins have been consistently shown to be effective in reducing the inflammation associated with obesity and the chronic conditions that come with it.

The pigment that staves off cancer

Anthocyanins have also been demonstrated  to be potent antioxidants, a word that has become increasingly prominent in health circles. But what is an antioxidant, anyway, and what is it good for?

In short: oxidation in the body has the potential to create flawed oxygen atoms (called free radicals) with missing electrons. The atom seeks to rectify this by “stealing” electrons from the environment, i.e. our body. This causes cellular mutation in different organs and tissues, and was even shown to alter DNA.

This, in turn, can lead to a host of different degenerative diseases that are often associated with aging, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes and others. Antioxidants neutralize these free radicals by donating the much-needed electrons. In fact, eating just half a cup of blueberries in every meal has been shown to increase the body’s ability to neutralize these harmful free radicals and protect the integrity of our DNA substantially.

And that’s just anthocyanins! Obviously, all of these berries and vegetables are also rich in nutrients that can help relieve and prevent a host of health issues. 

 

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