How To Sprout, Eat Sprout and preserve it

 

WHAT ARE SPROUTED FOODS, [THE MEANING OF SPROUT]

Sprouted grains are simply whole grain seeds that have just begun to germinate, and then are harvested before they can grow into a plant, 

COMMON TYPES OF SPROUTS.

• Wheatgrass

• Broccoli Sprouts. 

• Radish Sprouts. 

• Red Clover Sprouts. 

• Mung Bean Sprouts. 

• Alfalfa Sprouts

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SPOURT AND WHOLE GRAIN 

Sprouted whole grains and regular whole grains contain the same nutrients, but in different quantities. The sprouting process activate the nutrients in the seeds, making sprouts more nutritious and fibrous. 

HOW TO SOAK AND SPROUT GRAINS.

There are several ways to sprout grains and each uses different tool. The most common tools are bags, jar, trays, and tubes. 

Bags sprouting: Sprouting bags are made from hemp or nylon mesh. The fine weave of the fabric means that you can use the bag to Sprout seeds of any kind; the bag’s porous nature makes drainage easy. All you have to do is to hang bag 

Jars sprouting. To keep the seeds in the jar as you rinse and drain, secure a fine mesh screen (nylon screen works best and is easiest to clean, but cheesecloth works well, too) over the opening, either with the screw-on ring that comes with most jars or with a thick rubber band. 

Tray sprouting. Tray sprouters are made of plastic, with plastic bottoms and plastic-mesh bottoms cover. All that mesh makes draining with a tray sprouter fairly easy. Because tray sprouter are stackable, they are great if you want to grow a lot sprouts, or a few different crops at once. 

Tubes sprouting. The tube method allows for air circulation and easy draining because there is a screen lid on either end. 

Soaking sprouts. Dry seeds are dormant, so you must soak them to wake them up. You can never use too much water for soaking, but different varieties of seeds do absorb different amounts of water. Most seeds should be soaked for an average of 8 to 12 hours; some require more, others less. After your seed have soaked, run your fingertips over any seeds floating on the surface to see if they will sink. If they don’t  skim them off and throw them away. Pour the seeds into your sprouting jar and cover it with the straining mesh. 

Turn the jar upside down and at an angle so that excess water can drain and air can circulate. Place the jar in a bowl to catch the water. Keep it out of direct light and ideally at a temperature between 68 to 75°F.  Every 12 hours or so, pour water into the jar and swirl it to evenly rinse all the grains. Pour off the water and invert the jar.

HOW TO SPROUT GRAINS FOR FLOOR

  Sprouted grains may be dried in a dehydrator, low-temperature oven, or in the sun. After drying the sprouted grains, you may grind them into flour.

WHAT ARE THE BEST SPROUT GRAINS TO EAT

Grains that can be sprouted include any viable seed, such as alfalfa, clover, whole-grain wheat, rye, millet, and oats, amaranth, (unhulled) barley, buckwheat, corn, einkorn, farro, kamut, millet, quinoa, rice, rye berries, sorghum, spelt and any other kind of whole grain.

HOW TO EAT SPROUTED GRAINS 

• Add sprouts to your yogurt

It could be buttermilk, regular curd or Greek yogurt. Just toss in some sprouts and you have a crunchy yogurt in place of a plain one. Add some chat masala or pepper to level up the taste.

Try these different breakfast recipes which are filled with the healthful benefits of sprouts and witness your health transform

• Sprout salads/chaat

Some people have salads in breakfast. If you are one of them, then you must really toss in some sprouts in your salad. It won't just make it crunchier but also more nutritious. Add a dressing to it and you are ready to have a bite of a very nutritious and tasty breakfast.

• Add sprouts to your oats

If you have a cup of oats every morning then you can make it even more nutritious by adding sprouts to it. Throw in some fruits to make it sweet. Now you have a crunchy sweet oatmeal that will fill you up and also nourish you.

BENEFITS OR ADVANTAGES OF EATING SPROUTS. 

Sprouted grains have many health benefits.

• INCREASED ABSORPTION. It also breaks down phytate, a form of phytic acid. This phytic acid is responsible for the inhibition of germination in seeds and grains until they are planted. 

Research suggests that decrease in absorption of vitamins and minerals in the body is due to the presence of the phytic acid.

• LESS CALORIES AND SODIUM

 Sprouted grains also may have less carbohydrates, calories and sodium. During sprouting, some of the carbohydrates contain in grains are broken down and converted to simple sugar, proteins are broken down into amino acids, and fats are broken into the component fatty acids. These conversions makes the Sprouted grain  easier to digest than regular grains. 

• Increase in nutrient 

Sprouted grains there are more available nutrients than mature grains,”. Those nutrients include folate, iron, vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, and protein.  

• IMPROVES DIGESTION 

Sprouts are known to help in digestion. Sprouts contain a high amount of living enzymes inside them which help in breaking down the food to such an extent that it becomes easier for the digestive tract to absorb nutrients.

• INCREASES GOOD CHOLESTEROL Omega-3 fatty acids are present in abundance in the sprouts. These acids are known to increase the good cholesterol.

• BOOST BLOOD CIRCULATION 

. Sprouts help in boosting blood circulation. They contain a significant amount of iron and copper, which helps in maintaining a good amount of red blood cell count. This further helps in optimising the performance of cells and organs in our bodies. A healthy blood supply will also stimulate hair growth

• Helps Lose Weight. 

If you are worried about consuming too many calories, then sprouts are the best option for you. They have negligible amount of calories. Sprouts are also rich in fibre which will make you feel full for a longer period of time. They are also known to inhibit the release of the hunger hormone known as ghrelin.

DISADVANTAGES AND RISK OF SPROUTED GRAINS

Sprout production is a science with the need for quality monitoring and cleanliness. The warm, humid conditions required for sprouting are also ideal for bacterial growth of pathogens. If seeds are contaminated, Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 bacteria will quickly grow to unsafe levels, leading to foodborne illness.

Sprout Preservation.

If you will not dry and process to flour as described above, then refrigerate the Sprout, Rinse and drain the sprouted grains and store them in the refrigerator for a few days to a week. If at any point they smell bad or look slimy, discard them.

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Recipe for Oral Rehydration Solution

WHAT IS ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY OR SOLUTION AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY

WHAT IS ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY 

ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY (ORT) is a type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration, especially that due to diarrhea. It involves drinking water with modest amounts of sugar and salts, specifically sodium and potassium.

Why Oral Rehydration Therapy 

Rehydration drink provides potassium, glucose, sodium and balances the body’s electrolytes. It is life-saving and should be given immediately at the very sign of diarrhea. 

Any of the rehydration drinks that the ingredients are handy can be prepared. 

Symptoms Of Dehydration

Signs of mild or moderate dehydration include:

• Thirst
• Dry or sticky mouth
• Not peeing very much
• Dark yellow pee
• Dry, cool skin
• Headache
• Muscle cramps

Signs of severe dehydration include:

• Not peeing or having very dark yellow pee
• Very dry skin
• Feeling dizzy
• Rapid heartbeat
• Rapid breathing
• Sunken eyes
• Sleepiness, lack of energy, confusion or irritability
• Fainting

Symptoms of dehydration for babies and young children can be different than for adults:

• Dry mouth and tongue
• No tears when crying
• Dry diapers for 3 hours
• Sunken eyes, cheeks, soft spot on the top of the skull
• Sleepiness, lack of energy, or irritability

RECIPES FOR ORAL REHYDRATION SOLUTION 1 

• 1 Litre/ 1¾ pints of boiled then cooled water

• 2 level tablespoon of sugar or honey 

• ¼ teaspoon of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda. If this ingredient is not available then add another ½ teaspoon of salt) 

• ½ cup of orange juice for taste. If available. 

HOW MUCH ORAL REHYDRATION SOLUTION SHOULD BE GIVEN 

• Sip the mixture every 5 minutes day and night until urination normalizes. 

• About 1 Litre /1¾ pints a day should be used for a small child 

• 1 glass for each watery stool produced and 3 Litres/ 5¼ pints a day for adults. 

BEST NATURAL ORAL REHYDRATION SOLUTION

• 1 Litre of clean water 

• ½ level teaspoon salt

• 8 level teaspoon sugar 

• ½ cup of coconut water or juice from 2 oranges or a mashed raped banana. 

RECIPES FOR ORAL REHYDRATION SOLUTION 3

• 1 Litre clean water 

• ½ level teaspoon salt 

• 8 heaping teaspoon powdered cereal 

• Boil for 5 to 7 minutes to form a gruel

• Add ½ cup coconut water or juice from 2 oranges, or 1 mashed ripe banana. 

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Cleanse Colon, Secret of Beauty And Weight Loss

Colon State,Secret of Beauty And  Weight Loss

COULD THE STATE OF THE COLON BE THE SABOTEUR BEHIND ALL YOUR EFFORTS TOWARDS HEALTH, BEAUTY AND WEIGHT LOSS? 

Studies and researches has revealed a great relationship between our health and success in career, relationships, education etc.

Health is a pivotal aspect of our lives, in order to accomplish our goals and objectives, we must have an optimal health.

There are many endless story of people have subscribing to a health and fitness programs, buying several supplements and used several herbs to no avail, to these at the verge of giving up or have already given up I will ask, are you sure this little or minor overlooked aspect have not been sabotaging all your efforts even killing your motivation?

Let’s dive in and unmask this saboteur.

DIRTY COLON BEFITTING FOR COPROPHAGIES
Coprophagia is a term used for animals that feeds on excrement, e.g. Dogs, Rabbits, Dung beetles etc.

 This term is not very common in humans, we are structured in such a way that food is meant to be retained in the system for only 24 hours, and if not eliminated in time, petrification occurs, causing autointoxication.

You must have heard the saying that death begins in the colon, so also does healing begin in the colon. A dirty colon is the mother of all diseases.

The colon is the sewer system of the body, but with neglect and abuse, it becomes a cesspool of toxins that spill over into the body,” Dr. William Hunter. 

Unfortunately, humans are gradually evolving to Coprophagia through the aid of the food industries. When food are processed or made fine [refined], most nutrients are lost and the legs [Fibre] that would have assisted the food or snacks in its journey in and out of our system is crippled and in most cases amputated.

Of the 22,000 operations I personally performed I never found a single normal colon and of the 100,000 performed under my jurisdiction not over 6% were normal,” Dr. Harvey W. Kellogg, M.D

When the waste that was intended by nature to be removed is retained or not removed on time as result of sluggish movement due to the absence of fibre, our body reabsorbs the fluid in the faecal waste, this prepares the way for petrifaction and contamination of incoming food.

Out of 100,000 autopsies that I had attended, less than 10% of the people had normal colons,”
-Dr. Norman W. Walker, D.Sc., Ph.D.

The health our cells been the building block for our body’s tissue, systems and organs is directly linked to the quality and quantity of nutrients supplied it by the blood. A dirty colon leads to a body leaden by toxins which sabotages every effort towards health. If you eat three times a day and excrete less than twice you are slightly constipated, if once in two days you are constipated.

Most people are walking around with at least 7 lbs. of faecal matter in their large intestine…I have seen patients lose that much weight, and their stomach bulge, following colon treatment,”
-Dr. Jack Lamar, M.D.

WHY COLON CLEANSE OR DETOX?

• Cleanse your body
• Speed up metabolism
• Get fit 
• Lose weight Lose inches
• Be healthy

Dangers Of  Not Cleansing the Colon 

Excess toxins and waste in the body can lead to:

• Depression. 
• lack of energy. 
• skin conditions. 
• weight gain
• joint pain
• headaches
• muscle-aches
• chronic fatigue
• allergies
• gastrointestinal distress
• irritability.
• Etc. 

Herbs That Cleanse The Colon

• LEMON JUICE: HERB FOR COLON CLEANSE: 

Drink warm water with lemon first thing in the morning. It’s a good way to detox and alkalize your body. Start each day by making a large pitcher of lemon juice and make a point of sipping your way through at least 8 glasses before bedtime. Citrus fruits are rich in the antioxidant limonene, a powerful compound found in the peel that stimulates liver enzymes to help flush toxins from the body and give sluggish bowels a kick.

• HOT FOOT BATH FOR COLON CLEANSING: 

A hot foot bath is a local immersion bath covering the feet and ankles at temperatures ranging from 100° to 115° F (43°C- 46°C ).

• ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FOR COLON CLEANSING: 

Charcoal has been used for years as a medicinal tool. It is known for its ability to absorb toxins and gases.

• Sunflower Seeds for Colon Detox 

They are almond alternative. A quarter-cup serving of sunflower seeds is just over 200 calories and provides 3 grams of fibre.

• Artichok: HERB FOR DETOX 

Reduces your body fat.

• Garlic: herb for cleaning–

It stimulates the liver into producing detoxification enzymes that filter toxic residues from the digestive system.

• KIWI: IMPROVES COLON HEALTH. 

Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who ate two kiwis a day for a month had less constipation and a general lessening of IBS symptoms than those who didn’t.

• Mung Beans, Green gram 

 It is incredibly easy to digest and it absorbs toxic residue from the intestinal walls.

• Oats

Oats are a rich source gut friendly fibre. One cup of oats de- livers 16 grams of fibre, including insoluble, which feeds healthy bacteria in your gut, and a soluble kind called Beta-glucan.

• Omega-3 Oils 

 Use hemp, avocado, olive, or flaxseed oil while detoxing to help lubricate the intestinal walls. This allows toxins to be absorbed by the oil and eliminated by the body.

• Burdock root (Arctium Lappa, Seppankizhangu, Tamil) 

The root is a diuretic and has purging effects. It aids the removal of the body's toxins making it an efficient detoxifier.

• Dandelion root (Simhadanti in Telugu, Sanscrit) 

 It promotes bowel regularity and good hydration levels in the body. it supports bile production, and bile helps transport toxins out of the body. Dandelion also helps the body’s immune system.

You can go through our 7 or 21 days full body detox

Cleaning the colon.

You will need:
1 cup of water
1 tbsp. of organic honey
1 tbsp. of Chia seeds or slippery elm 1 tbsp. of flax seed 1 Apple
Method:
Place everything in a blender and blend until they’re all well combined and the chia seeds start expanding.
Drink the remedy on an empty stomach and eliminate the toxic waste from your colon.

This might assist you in colon cleansing journey. Many have testified to its efficiency

Chia Seeds are rich in protein, nutrients, vitamins, Omega 3 fatty acids and fibre, which makes them excellent for your digestive system and heart health.

Flax seeds are rich in omega 3, antioxidants and fibre as well, meaning they are excellent ally against colon cancer as well. Moreover, it promotes cardiovascular health and intestinal nutrient absorption.



References
• Ellen John Pascal; Body Systems, 7 Channels of Elimination & Healing Procedures
• Christina Moore

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Best Natural Body Detox/Cleansing program

Best Full Body Detox/Cleansing program

Best Full Body Detox/Cleansing program

WHY body cleansing or Natural detox? 
Cleansing  ignites the Body's Healing.
To enhance the healing process of the body, one of the body's needs have to be supplied which is the removal of any toxic substance from body. The body's healing ability increases with this detox because the labour of the liver, kidney, and other elimination channels are relieved..

Natural detox program one
For the first 21 days your foods must be at least 80% raw:

• Have at least 16 oz of fresh- squeezed vegetable juice twice a day
• Exercise for 30 minutes, 5 days a week, producing a good sweat each time
• Get lots of sunshine and fresh air daily by walking outside
• Be temperate in all working and eating habits
• Get at least 8 hours of rest every night

Second comes the 3-day water fast:

• No working or exercise during the fast
• No TV or other entertainment as the brain needs to focus completely on cleansing
• Pray and commune with God but don't do any intense study
• Sleep whenever you feel tired
• Disconnect the phone and other annoyances
• Drink lots of water.

Dandelion root (Simhadanti in Telugu, Sanscrit) - It treats a wide range of maladies. It promotes bowel regularity and good hydra- tion levels in the body. And, its fa- mous derivative, dandelion tea, has been used to help with joint dis- comfort. Dan- delion root is used in liver- cleansing product

During the fast you may experience some symptoms you've previously had, or you may feel nothing but tired. Whatever you body needs to do, just listen. You may experience nothing at all which could mean that your body has taken care of whatever it needed to take care of from the foods you have been consuming and your improved way of life. Remember, your body heals in the order it got sick.

Caution: do not fast longer than 3 days without the supervision of a professional.

Milk Thistle - Supports liver health. One of the most common uses of milk thistle is to treat liver prob- lems. Pro- motes skin health. Re- duces choles- terol. Sup- ports weight loss. Reduces insulin resistance.

A 5-Day Fruit and Veggie Natural detox or Cleanse

For 3 days, drink 8-12 glasses of fresh squeezed juice. At least 85% of the juice should be from vegetables. The rest can be fruit such as apple, orange, beet, or celery.
Drink juice throughout the day. If you find you are hungry, add more juice.
On the 4th day, eat only fresh raw fruits.
On the 5th day have fresh raw fruit for breakfast and fresh raw veggies for lunch.
On the 6th day, return to your regular eating schedule.

A 3-Day Natural Detox (Melon Cleanse) 
This cleanse is for those with high blood pressure, but not for diabetics. Do not use this cleanse if you have diabetes.
For 3 days, eat nothing but melons such as cantaloupe, watermelon, and honeydew. You may eat as often as you are hungry as melons digest very rapidly when eaten alone. Make sure your melons are ripe, and drink plenty of water.

This cleanse will help clean your body tremendously. Melons clean the nephronic membranes of the kidneys better than anything known.

 Grape for Natural detox or Cleanse 

This cleanse is excellent for people with mucus, phlegm, or pus build-up in their body manifested through symptoms such as fatigue, asthma, bronchitis, hurting liver, painful bowels, edema, varicose veins, headaches, skin rashes and irritations, and constipation.

Grapes are fantastic for cleaning the whole body. Here are some health benefits of grapes:

• Most potent of all medicinal foods Detoxify the whole body
• Contain tartaric acid which removes mucus
• Stop viruses in their tracks, specifically the herpes and polio virus  
• High in magnesium which cures constipation
• Relieve gastritis
• Reverses chronic acidosis to 7-8 pH
• High in iron which reverses anaemia
• Contain Ellagic acid that scavenger carcinogens
• Contain caffeic acid—a cancer preventative
• Superior energy source. Eliminate stored solids in tissues
• Help reverse heart disease
• Protect from antioxidant damage  Protect from airborne pollutants  Relieve mental exhaustion
• Soothe the nervous system
• Improve calcium absorption and also contain calcium
• Sustain nursing infants (grape juice)

To achieve these results, grapes are best eaten alone as a meal. Grape fasting cleanses the tissues and the taste buds bringing them into harmony with a healthful appetite. Your desire for stimulating foods will be greatly lessened.

Notes: If you develop a coated tongue, do not worry. That means your liver is toxic and is cleaning itself out. You may also notice mucus in your urine or faeces. Do not be alarmed.

When possible, buy certified organic grapes. If you can't find them, buy normal grapes, but clean well. Learn how to best clean vegetables and fruit.

Grape juice should be homemade, not store bought. Process the grapes, including the seeds, in a juicer. Black, seeded grapes are the most nutrient dense.

To purify your blood, create a mixture of homemade grape juice and homemade almond milk. To make the nut milk, soak a cup of almonds over- night. Then, drain off the water and rinse. Place the nuts in a blender or soymilk maker with enough fresh water to cover the nuts. Blend well, adding more water if desired. Strain through cheesecloth to remove fibre. Then, mix the almond milk half and half with fresh grape juice.

You might also incorporate Digestit colon clanse


7 days Natural detox programme for body cleansing

• DAYS 1-2 – NO Food  

• DAYS 3-4 – FRUIT ONLY / 3 x Day (apples and red grapes are the best for this fast)if you don't have any apples or grapes what fruits do you have you can use it

• DAY 5 – INTRODUCE WHOLE GRAIN CARBOHYDRATES

• DAY 6-30 – ADD VEGETABLES AND PROTEIN TO THE DIET….THIS IS THE REGULAR

• COMPLETE DIET…INCLUDE ALL THE FOOD GROUPS

Natural detox FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT DO A NO FOOD FAST:

• DAYS 1-2 – FRUIT ONLY / 3 X DAY (apples and red grapes are the best for this fast) you only Do apples or grapes in the day, but not both if you choose apples, it would be one type of apple for breakfast, another type for lunch, and another type for the 3rd meal. The same goes if you choose the grapes. If you choose apples for their first day, grapes should be eaten the 2nd day and vice versa.½ ½

• DAY 3 – INCLUDE WHOLE GRAIN CARBOHYDRATES

• DAY 4 – INCLUDE VEGETABLES

• DAY 5 – 30 INCLUDE PROTEIN TO THE DIET

 FOR THOSE WHO MAY ONLY WANT TO FAST ONE DAY AND EAT FRUIT THE NEXT DAY:

• DAY 1 – NO FOOD

• DAY 2 – FRUIT ONLY

• DAY 3 – ADD WHOLE GRAINS TO THE DIET

• DAY 4 – ADD VEGETABLES & PROTEIN TO THE DIET

• DAY 5 – GO TO REGULAR DIET INCLUDING ALL THE PLANT BASED FOOD GROUPS With PROTEIN AS WELL THIS IS THE REGULAR, COMPLETE HEALTHY DIET…INCLUDE ALL The FOOD GROUPS (fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, and seeds.

DURING THE FAST, ONLY DRINK WATER THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND YOUR
HERBAL FORMULA

If you feel faint, drink ¼ c. grape juice if you are not a diabetic. If you are diabetic, eat a piece
of fruit instead.

REFERENCES
  Dr. Rudy Davis, ND www.amazinghealth.com
Christiana Moore

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Sitz Bath: Uses and Procedure

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Sitz Bath: Uses, Procedure, and Risk Factors

What is Sitz bath

Hot Sitz bath is an partial immersion bath covering only the hip, pelvic and  the anal area (buttocks) with water. The water may contain herbs or essential oils. 

It is a bath that is usually warm used for cleaning and healing.

SITZ BATH TREATMENT INDICATIONS 

WHEN TO USE SITZ BATH

• Strengthening pelvic tissues 

• Building of nervous vigor

• Itching

• Relieve pain, 

• Chronic constipation 

• Relieve pain after an episiotomy (surgical procedure to facilitate child birth) and relieve pain after rectal operation 

• Hemorrhoids 

• Chronic pelvic Inflammation 

• Dysmenorrhea or painful Menstruation 

• Boils and abscesses around the anal  region 

• Cystitis (painful urination) 

PHYSIOLOGIC EFFECTS OF SITZ BATH 

HOW SITZ BATH WORKS

It increases blood flow in the region thus relieving cramps and spasms in pelvic region and urinary bladder. 

Relaxes the urine nary bladder

Relaxes the internal anal sphineter 

Sitz bath can be done in two ways 

1. Sitz bath alone

2. Sitz bath with hot foot bath 

TYPES OF SITZ BATHS

•  Baking soda

• Basic saltwater sitz bath

• Herbal sitz bath

• Oil sitz bath

• Blueberry sitz bath

•  Sitz bath with witch hazel extract

• Apple cider vinegar sitz bath

HOW TO MAKE SITZ BATH

THINGS YOU NEED FOR SITZ BATH 

1. A large basin, deep enough for a person to sit in it

2. Basin of ice water

3. Two cold compress towels 

4. Sheet or blanket for wrapping around the body 

5. One bath towel

6. A kettle or pot of boiling water 

7. An extra basin for hot foot bath (if Sitz bath will be done with hot foot bath) 

TREATMENT PROCEDURES FOR SITZ BATH 

1. Pray with the person 

2. Remove the patient should remove their outer clothes 

3. Pour hot water into the basin and dilute it to a temperature the person can tolerate 

4. Close the doors and windows to prevent air drafts

5. Aid the patient while trying to sit in the basin, then gently place the legs of the person into the hot foot bath basin containing a water warm enough to tolerated by the person. if hot foot bath is used

6. Cover the person and basins with the sheet or blanket 

7. Apply the cold compress on the person forehead immediately the person starts perspiring and change the compress every 2 to 3 minutes [cold compress is a towel soaked in cold or iced water then wrung of water and placed around the forehead.] 

8. Occasionally add hot water to both the hot foot bath and the Sitz bath basins every 4 to 5 minutes to maintain the temperature of the water. Be sure to place your hand beneath the hot water in the basin and stir while adding hot water to the basins to avoid burning the patient’s  feet 

9. Continue for 20 to 30 minutes 

10. After completion, pray with patient 

11. Pour cold water on the feet of the person, to close the pores of skin that are opened due to the heat, this protects the person against bacteria 

12. The patient should rest for a while and a then have a shower. 

HOW LONG SHOULD SITZ BATH LAST

Occasionally add hot water to both the hot foot bath and the Sitz bath basins every 4 to 5 minutes to maintain the temperature of the water. Be sure to place your hand beneath the hot water in the basin and stir while adding hot water to the basins to avoid burning the patient’s  feet 

 Treatment should last up to Continue for 20 to 30 minutes, but lease for very sick and weak persons.

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Vegan Meat Analogs

VEGAN MEAT ANALOGS

INGREDIENTS (4 servings) 

• 120g (≅ 4.2 oz) dehydrated textured soy protein (or gluten, see p. 18)

•500 g (≅ 1 pound) potatoes

•4 tomatoes

•6 sweet green peppers

•1 onion

•50 g pitted olives

•25 g (≅ 1 oz) capers

•2 garlic cloves

• 1/2 liter (≅ 1/2 quart) unsalted vegetable broth

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS

•1 tablespoon coriander or parsley

•7 tablespoons olive oil (each tablespoon adds 133 kcal to the recipe, that is, around 33 kcal per serving)

PREPARATION

1. Soak the textured soy protein in the vegetable broth for a few minutes.

•Peel, wash, and chop the po- tatoes into small cubes.

•Peel and crush the tomato.

•Wash, remove the seeds, and chop the pepper.

•Peel and grind the garlic and

slice the onion.

2. Boil the potatoes and pep- pers for 20 minutes. Drain In a pot, sauté the onion until it becomes transparent. Add the potherbs. Stir and add the tomato, garlic, olives, capers, peppers, and finally the textured soy protein. Continue cooking for 10 minutes and add the pota- toes. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.

 3.  Serve hot.

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Best Eggless Potato Salad recipe

Eggless Potato Salad recipe

2 lbs of potatoes (Approx. 5 medium unpeeled potatoes)

½ cup apple, diced (unpeeled)

¼ cup onion, diced

¼ cup of red pepper, diced

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 Tbsp sweet pickled relish

1 Tbsp dijon mustard

2 tsp apple cider vinegar

½ cup of tofu mayonnaise

Salt and pepper to taste

Lemon juice

2 Tbsp green onions, diced

How to Make It

1. Cut the potatoes into small cubes, and boil them for 20 minutes or until tender.

2. While the potatoes are cooking, dice the apples and set them aside in a small bowl with a splash of lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown.

3. Drain the potatoes and let cool.

4. In a bowl, combine the potatoes, apple, onion, pepper, and garlic.

5. Add the pickled relish, mustard, and tofu mayonnaise and mix well.

6. Add salt and pepper to taste.

7. Garnish with green onions and serve!

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Breakfast Cereal Cookies recipe

Cereal Cookies

• 2 c. leftover cooked whole grain cereal

• 1 tsp. maple extract 

• 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

• 2 tsp. Vanilla

• 2 tbsp. nut butter

• 1/2 c. chopped nuts or coconut (opt.)

• 1/4 c. Honey

• 1/2 c. chopped dried fruit

• 1/4 tsp. salt

PUT all ingredients in a bowl, and MIX well with hands. DROP onto sprayed cookie sheet by rounded tablespoon, flattening slightly with fingers. BAKE at 350° for 30–40 minutes. 

YIELDS: 12 two inch cookies

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Healthy granola recipe

Health granola recipe  

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Granola ingredients 

8 c. old fashioned rolled oats

1 c. unsweetened coconut flakes 

1/2 c. sunflower seeds

 1 c. chopped pecans

COMBINE in large bowl.

2 ripe bananas

 1 c. pitted dates

 3/4 c water 

1 1/4 tsp. salt

Granola Preparation 

HEAT dates and water together, then blend together with bananas and salt.

MIX well. SPREAD on cookie sheets 1/2" thick. BAKE at 225° for 90 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes until golden and almost dry. TURN oven off, and leave pans in oven to complete drying.

Variations In Granola 

1. For low-fat granola, omit nuts, seeds and coconut.

2. For Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acid-rich granola, add 1 c. ground flaxseed (1/2 c. whole) and use walnuts instead of pecans.

3. For high-fiber granola, leave out 2 c. oats and add 1 1/2 c. raw wheat bran.

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Activated Charcoal medicinal Uses, Doses And Contraindications

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL MEDICINAL USES, DOSES AND CONTRAINDICATIONS 

How Charcoal Works 

Activated Charcoal has an adsorptive effect because of the large surface area of individual grains, with their crevices and pores.  Actived Charcoal can absorb hundred times its own weight in poisons, gases, toxins and chemicals.

Activated Charcoal can be used for the following health challenges:

1. Overdoses

2. Poison Ivy

3. Staph infections

4. Eczema 

5. Eye infections 

6. Oral lacerations and herpes simples 

7. Diarrhea

8. Gas

9. Insect/snake bites 

10. Inflammation 

11. Hepatitis 

12. Gastritis 

13. Colitis 

14. Peptic ulcers 

15. Infected cuts 

16. Internal and external infections 

17. Phlebitis 

18. Gastrointestinal problems 

19. Pharyngitis

20. Bad breath 

METHODS OF CHARCOAL USAGE 

A. ORALLY 

B. POULTICE 

C. AS BATH

ORAL USAGE OF CHARCOAL 

Activated Charcoal has no toxic effects nor Overdose. It can be taken as often and as much as needed. 

CHARCOAL PREPARATION 

Careful put 1 to 2 tablespoons of charcoal into a cup,  add little amount of water into the cup and stir to get a paste then add additional water to fill the glass cup.  

Charcoal is best taken 2 hours after or before meals. 

CHARCOAL AS POULTICE 

Activated Charcoal powder can be mixed with water and used as a poultice for snake bite, bee stings, spider bite and  other Insects.  

PREPARATION 

• Mix the Charcoal powder into a little water until the mixture has a consistency of a paste. 

• Grind flaxseed or corn search may be added to the charcoal mixture to keep the poultice from becoming dry.  Mix 1 to 3 large spoonfuls of ground flaxseed or 2 large spoonfuls of corn starch to a cup of boiling water and mix with charcoal to get a paste. 

• Spread the charcoal paste mixture on half of a cloth or paper towel, fold the other half of the cloth or paper towel over the charcoal paste. 

• Gently place the poultice on top of the affected skin area. Cover the entire poultice with a piece of plastic or waterproof material to keep it from drying out. 

CAUTION 

It is best not to put the charcoal powder directly on the skin if the skin is cut or broken. Sometimes charcoal can give a tattooing effect if the skin is broken. 

Charcoal AS BATH 

Charcoal bath is the immersion of the body or part of the body in a water containing charcoal. 

Charcoal bath is excellent for individuals with skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis, infections, skin irritations, Eczema, for anti bacterial, deodorizing, detoxifying. 

Charcoal bath is also used for smokers and alcoholics who need detoxification as well as any one who needs to detox. 

Charcoal bath will remove impurities and relieve fatigue. 

HOW TO GIVE CHARCOAL BATH. 

Put about 6 cups (2 lbs) of granular charcoal in a cloth bag, tie it and place it in the tub, fill the tub with warm water and soak yourself. 

After the first use, dry the charcoal, when using a second and third time add an extra [one] cup  of granular charcoal to the cloth bag. Discard after the third use. 

Charcoal may adsorb and inactivate other medications. Always take charcoal 2 hours before or after other drugs except for the case of overdose. 

Charcoal CONTRAINDICATION. 

You may take charcoal intermediately for long periods or regularly for up to 12 weeks. 

However, it should not be taken regularly for extended periods of over 12 weeks. Do not give charcoal to an unconscious person.

OTHER USES OF CHARCOAL. 

• DIARRHEA

Charcoal is one of the most effective treatment for diarrhea. 

For adults, add 2 heap tablespoons of charcoal in a glass of charcoal water 4 times per day. Drink one more glass of charcoal water followed by one glass of clear water for each additional watery stool. Use one half of the adult dose of charcoal for children. 

Watch for dehydration, and prepare an oral rehydration therapy drink. 

• NAUSEA AND VOMITING. 

Give the adult dose [1 to 2 large spoonfuls in ½ glass of water]  each time vomiting occurs [for a child, use ½ the adults dose].  If the charcoal is vomited, give another dose immediately. Always follow the dose of charcoal with a full glass of water. 

• LIVER AND KIDNEY DISEASES.

Charcoal is beneficial for the treatment of kidney or liver failure. Give the oral charcoal dose to enhance elimination of toxins from the body and then apply the poultice to the location of the kidney at the mid back and abdomen for liver disorders 

• INTESTINAL GAS OR BLOATING 

Give the adult dose [1 to 2 large spoonfuls in ½ glass of water]  each time vomiting occurs [for a child, use ½ the adults dose] as needed to control symptoms. 

• EYE OR EAR INFECTIONS

Put the poultice over the infected eyes or ear, and leave it in place for a least 4 hours or overnight. 

Applying heat to the poultice increases its effectiveness. 

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Proper rest, cause and cure for insomnia. 6 herbs and 4 herb-blend for sleep

6 herbs and 4 herbs for sleep, Proper rest, cause and cure for insomnia.

PROPER REST. 

In a fast-paced world where delay is termed inefficiency and incompetence, it is really difficult to pause for a rest. Insomnia is a vest epidemic.

The 1/3 of the life of an average person will be spent in sleeping. Between the ages of 25 and 70 the average person spends 15 years sleeping. Lack of sleep has made generals lose battles, nervous patients lose their minds, wives loss their husbands and marriage. It is obvious that sleep is not a waste of time but crucial aspect of life. 

People stay up late and wake up early to catch up their busy schedule and be a brace with expensive lifestyle and credit card debt. 

The act of working long hours or overtime with the cooperation of caffeine and other stimulants may prove successful for a while but for each hour we miss per night, we accrue a sleep debt that must be repaid  or health consequences may follow. 

The allegory of Stephen Covey the author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People gives a explains  the absurdity of the above ideology. 

“Imagine you are walking through the woods when you came upon a man feverishly trying to saw down a tree, the man looks exhausted. He says he has been sawing on the same tree for five hours. “Why don’t you take a break for a couple of minutes and sharpen that saw?” You asked “it will cut faster” “no time for that” he gasps “I’m too busy sawing”

Rest or sleep is associated with the following. 

1) Risk of diabetes:  People who sleep inadequately has higher risk of diabetes, the main reason being that the level of stress hormones is increased when the body is deprived of sleep, which results in an increase in the body’s resistance to insulin and its activity of bringing blood sugar into the tissues.

 

2) Obesity: The reduction in the body’s ability to handle sugar after being deprived of sleep leads to obesity and often those that keep wake nights resort to snacks during those late hours.

 

3) Rate in healing of sores, injuries and recovery from illness: The night is the body’s time for repairs and maintenance, the evacuation of waste products are effected, enzymes and hormones are replenished and circulated. We are only assured of a serviced, rejuvenated, and strong body after a good night rest. 

4) Strength of the immune system: The strength of the immune system is highly dependent on a good night rest. Some reason for these are 

[1]. During the night, waste products from the body are removed, the level of toxins in the body has a direct impact on activities of the immune system. 

[2]. During the night rest stress hormones are reduced in the body which allows for the metabolism of sugar, a cube of sugar suppresses the work of the white blood cells from 13 to 1

5) Life span: Proper rest can lengthen your life span several studies have shown that people who regularly sleeping 7 to 8 hours each night had low death rate then those who averaged either  less than 7 hours or who slept longer. 

6) Intelligence and emotional quotient:  Adequate sleep in a dark environment can improve nighttime Melatonin levels which in turn can help daytime energy level a memory. A dull thinking is a signal that you are not getting enough rest sleep. Sleep is crucial for maintaining cognitive ability and learning new skills.

7) Heart diseases: There is a remarkable increase in blood pressure after inadequate night sleep. The work and pressure of the heart is reduced and heart beat slows down during the  nights rest

8) Level of concentration: There is a decline in the efficiency and level of concentration in industrial workers after a deprivation of sleep leading to increased risk of accidents and irritability. 

Causes of sleep debt: 

1) Television and internet surfing.

2) Entertainment and sport

3) Overwork and night shifts

4) Stress and anxiety

5) Noisy environment

6) Use of certain medications. 

7) Stimulants such as caffeine. 

8) Sedentary lifestyle 

9) Restlessness 

10) Tension 

Recipes for restful sleep. 

• A quiet, dark, well-ventilated room. 

• An empty stomach (3 hours after eating) 

“Make it [a] habit not to sit up after nine o’clock. Every light should be extinguished. This turning night into day is a wretched, health-destroying habit, and this reading much by brain workers, up to the sleeping hours, is very injurious to health. It calls the blood to the brain and then there is restlessness and wakefulness, and the precious sleep that should rest the body does not come when desired.    E. G. WHITE PIONEER HEALTH REFORMER/EDUCATOR”

• Moderate physical activity before retiring 

• A clear conscience, a mind at peace with God. 

• Maintenance as regular a schedule as possible for going to bed, getting up, eating, exercising. The body flourishes on regular rhythms 

• Try a lukewarm (not a hot) bath. It is helpful relaxation technique.

• Avoid caffeine, alcohol and other stimulants

The effect of sleeping with light on. 

Using artificial light during dusk suppresses the production of Melatonin, a hormone produced by the brain's pineal gland at night Melatonin is responsible for sleep-wake cycle. This hormone aids in lowering glucose level, body pressure and body temperature. There has being a significant increase in the risk of heart attack, cancer and diabetes in people with suppressed Melatonin.

“Resting in any hour of the day or night is beneficial but God has made two hours before midnight four-fold  a blessing to man than any other hour among the 24hrs, so also the Lord told us among the 7 days that make up the week that He has blessed the Sabbath being the 7th day of the week to be more than 10 fold blessing to man, what God blesses, He will not curse. Genesis 2:7, Numbers 24:9. OHAJA. CHINOMNSO. C”

The four stages of sleep.

 

A. Light or hypnogogic stage: We enter into the stage of sleep within minutes or seconds of nodding off. In this stage you can easily be woken because it is not very deep. The brain produces alpha and theta waves it might last up to 5 or more minutes.

B. Moderate stage: This stage is also light and the brain waves slows down produce in a frequency called sleep Spindles. 

C. Deep stage: At this stage there are no more eye movements and the brain produces slower delta waves. It is always the beginning of a deep sleep and still deeper sleep. Waking someone is more difficult at this stage. This is when the body produces hormone for growth and development, repairs muscle and tissues, enhance the immune system, and prepare the body for its work for the morning. 

D. Rapid Eye Movement [REM] : As the name suggests, the eye  movement is rapid, jerking from one position to the another. This stage begins about 1h 30 minutes or less after sleeping off. An adult experiences multiple REM cycles every night, each last for an hour or more. During this time, dreams occur. This is the time when the brain transfers and processes information from short-term memory to long term-memory, it is the final phase of sleep and can not be achieved by medication or sleeping pills. Eating lately in the night may prevent this stage, so the stomach should be done with digestion before going to bed.

 “Sleep is not a vast wasteland of inactivity. The sleeping brain is highly active at various times during the night, performing numerous physiological, neurological, and biochemical housekeeping tasks.  These are essential for everything, from maintaining life itself to reorganizing and enhancing thinking and memory. Dr James Maas,.Professor at Cornell University. ”

ST. John’s wort. (HYPERICUM PERFORATUM):

crossover studies investigating the effects of St John's wort (0.9 and 1.8 mg) on the sleep polysomnogram of healthy subjects reported that both doses of St John's wort significantly increased rapid eye movement (REM) sleep latency

Dose: Tincture, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon 2-3 x daily; powdered extract, 1-2 tablets or capsules 2-3 x

daily. Allow 2-3 weeks for the full therapeutic effect to develop. If you experience light

sensitivity or other unpleasant symptoms, reduce or discontinue the St. John’s

Herbal Formulas for Insomnia

Hops 

Preparation: To prepare an infusion, boiling water is poured over the ground hop cones and left to draw for 10 to 15 minutes (1 teaspoonful is equal to 0.4 gm drug).

Daily Dosage: For most indications, a single dose of 0.5 gm is given. 

To promote sleep, a single dose of 1 to 2 gm drug is given; liquid extract: single dose: 0.5 to 2 ml; tincture: single dose: 1 to 2 ml

Dose: Tea, 1 cup 2-3 x daily for 2-3 days; Tincture, 30-40 drops 2-3 x daily.

“I know the testimonies given me to for brain workers, that sleep is worth far more before than after midnight.Two hours’ good sleep before twelve o’clock is worth more than four hours after twelve o’clock.  E. G. WHITE PIONEER HEALTH REFORMER /EDUCATOR”

Nutmeg 

Though nutmeg is a stimulant, it has narcotic and anticonvulsant properties and can be successfully used at low dose (a pinch of powder will do) as a sleep aid for short- or long-term sleep problems. Laboratory studies also indicate that nutmeg has antidepressant activity.

Passion flower (PASSIFLORA INCARNATA)

Pharmacological research shows the herb to have sedative, tranquilizing, and sleep-inducing properties. A 2001 clinical trial found that passionflower was as effective in relieving anxiety as oxazepam, a conventional tranquilizer, and had fewer reported side effects. 

A clinical study in 2011 found improvement in subjective sleep quality in those taking passionflower.

Infusion: For occasional sleeplessness, drink up to 1 ½ cups (300 ml) during the evening

Dose: Tea, 1 cup 3 x daily; Tincture, 30-60 drops 3-4 x daily.

Chamomile  (Anthemis nobilis):

Chamomile is a time-honored sedative herb which can be safely used by children and adults alike. Chamomile tea is commonly used in Europe, South America, and Mexico for insomnia and restlessness combined with irritability, particularly in children. 

Chamomile oil can also be put in bath water (5-6 drops) to soothe overwrought nerves,

diluted to 2% to make an excellent massage oil, or used as an inhalant.

Dose: Tea, 1 cup 2-3 x daily; Tincture, 30 drops 3 x daily.

Valerian 

Extensive research in Germany and Switzerland has endorsed the use of valerian to aid sleep, improve sleep quality, and lower blood pressure. 

A German trial carried out in 2002 that tested valerian and oxazepam (a conventional sleep treatment) found both to be effective—83% of those taking valerian rated the treatment as very good compared to 73% of those taking oxazepam.

Many symptoms of anxiety, including tremors, panic, palpitations, and sweating, can be relieved with valerian. It is a useful remedy for insomnia, whether caused by anxiety or overexcitement.

Powder can be taken as capsules. For Insomnia, take 1–2 doses of 500 mg at night.

Tincture to make. For anxiety, take 20 drops in hot water up to 5 times a day.

Decoction . Take 1–5 tbsp as a sedative at night.

CALIFORNIA POPPY (ESCHSCHOLZIA CALIFORNICA):

California poppy sedative and sleep-promoting herb which can currently be found in a variety

of herbal remedies for promoting sleep, helping one to relax, and easing mild anxiety.

Because of its mild sedative and analgesic properties, it can be given safely to children.

Clinical and laboratory work on California poppy has clearly demonstrated the plant’s

sedative and anti-anxiety properties; it has been shown to improve both sleep latency and

quality

Dose: Tea, 1 cup 2-3 x daily; Tincture, 30-40 drops 2-3 x daily.

Note: Since the tea is mild, a tincture is recommended when a stronger dose is desired.

Herb blends

A CALMING TEA BLEND:

Linden flowers (1 part)

Hawthorn flowers & leaves (1 part)

Chamomile (2 parts)

Catnip (1 part)

Lemon balm (1 part)

Wintergreen (1 part),

Stevia herb (1/8 part)

OR

Bed time tea

Valerian (30%)

Linden (20%)

Kava kava (20%)

Chamomile (20%)

Catnip (10%)

For either formula, blend the loose herbs, place in a quart jar for future use, and store out of

the direct sunlight in a cool place. Use 1 tsp/cup to make a tea. Make 1 quart at a time,

adding 1 extra tsp ‘for the pot.’ Add the herbs to boiled water and cover. Let steep for 20

minutes, strain and store in the quart jar in the refrigerator. This blend will keep for 3 days.

Pour out 1 cup, warm it, and drink several times daily or before bedtime as needed. [from Christiana Moore] 

Herb blend 2

1 part Chamomile 

¼ part Oat straw

¼ part Linden 

¼ part dried Passion flower leaves 

¼ part Valerian

¼ part Calendula honey for taste 

DIRECTIONS

To make the herbal infusion, pour simmering water over the herbs and let them steep for 15 to 25 minutes. You should cover them while steeping to make sure you don’t  lose any of the plants’ goodness.

Strain with a strainer and cheesecloth.

To use, drink prior to bedtime. 

References 

1. Andrew Chehalis,. Encyclopedia Of Herbal Medicine

2. Christiana Moore., Herbs for Insomnia

3. The readers digest June 1945.

4. Diehl,H. & Ludington, A. [2001]. Health Power. 

5. Neil, N. The Lost Art Of Thinking. 

6. Mary, A, M. God’s Healing Way. 

7. Harvard Medical School [2007] Repaying Your Sleep Debt. 

8. Dr Arnott ‘s 24 Realistic Ways to Improve Your Health. 

9. Joanne, B. Linda, A,A. & David, J, P.  Herbal Medicines. 

10. Stacey, D. Susan, G. Herbal Remedies Made Simple 

11. PDR for herbal medicines. 

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