DISCOVER HEALTH

This is Aloe Vera. I think most of us are familiar with this plant. It grows all over the place, at least I know it does here, in Malaysia.When I met aloe vera for the first time(I was just a little girl then) I thought the plant was poisonous, with spikes and all. Later I found out it was widely used for skin problems. And the next thing I know, aloe vera juices were starting to appear in the market. This stuff has got to be good, since it's now a beverage, even it does not look appealing(to me). Well, but you can never judge a book by its cover. This plant offers tremendous benefits that we may have not noticed, this is proven when it's growing right in your backyard and is neglected. So,lets learn about this Aloe Vera and maybe we should start to appreciate its benefits. Here is what Aloe Vera has to offer: Skin care! Aloe vera works well for burns,scars,cuts,and all sort of skin lesions ( I don't guarantee it 100%). It is said to hasten wound healing effectively and coo

Yummy? Craving for marshmallow biscuits? Come and make it ourselves, it's way healthier than the ready-made off the shelves without the additives,preservatives,flavors,extra sugar,extra salt and all the colorings. So,let's get started.What do we need?(makes 8)  60gm butter 100gm brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1, 1/2 cups flour(sifted) 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup of water 3/4 tablespoon gelatine 150gm dark chocolate, chopped and melted Method: Preheat oven to 160 degrees celcius. For the biscuits : Place butter and brown sugar in a large bowl and beat with a mixer until smooth. Add egg and vanilla,mix well. Fold in sifted flour. Place mixture on a lightly floured surface and roll out to 5mm thickness.Cut out 16 circles with a 6cm round biscuit cutter and place on a lightly greased oven tray. Bake until golden and cooked. Set aside to cool. For the marshmallow ; Mix caster sugar and water in a saucepan, next sprinkle in some gelatine powder

Oils are oily, they are fats.Did you know that oils are not all bad? Some are bad, some are good and some just totally mess up your body system. Oils can be found in forms of saturated(mostly from animals), unsaturated(mostly from plants) and hydrogenated(Solidified oils formed by pumping in hydrogen molecules). Why do we need fat?; For energy. For healthy new cells. For healthy brain cells. Helps the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Makes up our hormones For healthier membranes and healthier looking skin. As cushions for our vital organs(kidneys,heart) Why don't we need the extra fats?; Burdens our organs. Burdens our heart. Adds up on your waistline. Clogs up the arteries. Hardens the arteries. Impair digestion processes. Makes you overweight, and the excess weight eventually takes a toll on your joints. Forms gall stones. Triggers cancer. Slows brain activity, premature aging of brain cells causes dementia. Saturated fat is, well, saturated and too much

Did you know that for the past 2000 years honey has been widely used as consumption as well as a medicine. One of honey's most treasured values is it's capability to catalyze healing wounds. It was use as an application by wounded soldiers to hasten wound healing. It's natural sweetness makes it a perfect yet healthy substitute for sugar. Mix it with warm water, tea or even into lemonade and you will get not only yummy beverages but as well as it's health contribution.Not only that honey is also abundant with antioxidants, just what everyone is hunting for. Honey is also associated with effective weight loss, especially if taken together with lime juice or cinnamon. Honey is also considered the most complete food, scientifically proven to provide the body with all of essential nutrients that is needed for growth and bodily functions. I'm not going to go deep into elaboration with honey now, I just would like to offer this FREE Ebook on honey and it's magnifi

Have you heard of neem? It's a herb. Most commonly used in traditional Indian medicine, for more than 2000 years.It is said to reduce inflammation and inhibits the formation of ulcers. It is also said to be able of distinguishing the existence of fungi and bacteria . And one more thing, it's an anticancer . Here I'm just highlighting on neem's benefits regarding oral health, which is the topic for the day,not oral health but what's good for oral health. In ayurveda medication, it is been prescribed as an effective remedy for dental problems and used as a mouthwash. If you've read my past posts, I wrote about more than just cleaning your teeth , you could read it here...> I wrote on a particular mouth cleansing aid that does more than cleansing. Yup, already such a marvelous mouth wash, the Greenzhi tooth gel is now fortified with neem extract,making it more powerful than before and providing you with even better oral hygiene while discards any harmful s

Here is one smoothie recipe I got from the TV yesterday.And I tell you it looks yummy!I bet it tastes good, have to give it a try one day. The best part of it its healthy. Just great. You only need a few stuff.here have a look:- 1.Four pieces of avocados, skinned. 2.A couple of peeled bananas. 3.One-two spoonful of brown sugar. 4.A glass of milk. That is all what's needed in this smoothie recipe. And to make it, just toss all the ingredients into a blender, and its ready to serve. Please drink A.S.A.P. Once the fruits are cut and peeled its enzymes and nutrients gradually diminishes, and less than 3 hours all nutrients will be loss. So make it and drink immediately for an optimized benefit if not your smoothie defeats its purpose and all you get is a mouthful of sweetness, no value. **For more of great and healthy smoothie recipes please click here....> **  I just have to put a lot of smoothie snap shots for this entry...

Rashes and skin inflammations are common among newborns. But this is no reason for parents to ignore any skin conditions that affects their little baby. Sometimes it could lead to serious complications.Some of the rashes are harmless and fades gradually but some are not.So,once you notice the appearance of any sorts of rash on your child, take action to treat it, if it gets better then it's fine, if it doesn't or if it worsen, help is probably needed. There are some perspective don't recommend too much of western medical attention to minor baby illnesses as the effect of drugs may blunt their developing immune system and could cause a weak body constituent later in life. Here's a story about Mrs. Alia.She is very pregnant with her due date just around the corner. This would be her first child, she is very excited yet anxious at the same time. During her pregnancy she took supplements and additional vitamins but her diet had no improvisation compared to when she had no

Vitamin K is essentially needed for blood to clot. It doesn't simply, unnecessarily clots up our blood flow. What it means is it aids clotting processes where an open wound is at. When a bleeding wound(either in or outside the body) doesn't stop flowing, it'll be fatal. So, with adequate amount of vitamin K in our body helps the bleeding to stop so healing processes can start,soon the wound will be no longer visible. This is why in the hospitals, vitamin K is prescribed for those who will undergo surgery or for those giving birth. To aid clotting at their wounded site. In some cases where the body couldn't meet it's need for vitamin K, complications may occur. Like I said before, when you're bleeding it can be fatal. What else does vitamin K does to the body? :- Assist absorption of calcium. Prevents loss of bone density. Prevents hardening of arteries & cuts risks for heart diseases. Prevents cancer. Treats dark circles under the eyes. Beneficial fo

Chocolate & Vanilla pudding Vanilla pudding Chocolate pudding This is the time to DROOL...Yummy! Yeay! I bet everyone enjoys(at least everyone I've met) & floats away with passion once that spoonful of pudding dissolves ever so smoothly into your delicate taste buds and brings a spark of joy into your day. It sounds like a line from a fantasy novel. But it's just one great dessert to enjoy. And I can't help myself, but to share it to the world. So that we all could enjoy it, no guilt of indulging in it all alone. If you're wondering what does pudding has anything to do with health,let me enlighten you. Since I am totally am forever in love with this particular dessert, I've searched every nook & cranny for a healthy choice, and guess what? I found it. It may not be the healthiest or the tastiest kind of food but it bring satisfaction to that craving, relieves stress(does it?),acting as a comfort food and here I'll share a recipe with al

I don't think many of us realize the existence of vitamin F, that includes me. Upon my research to blog about vitamins, I met vitamin F along the way,hence it's important for me to share it out here so you all could learn about it. For those who have already have knowledge on it, why not share what yo uknow with us by placing a comment. It'll be most appreciated. Moving on with the topic, this vitamin is often called essential fatty acids,this many of us are most probably familiar with.Found in two forms; linoleic acid alpha-linoleic acid. I won't elaborate much on this as my comprehension on vitamin F is still just sprouting & I,myself will have to do some more reading on this. As it is a fatty acid, you can get it from oils- unrefined, unprocessed veggie oils including soybean oils, safflower oil, sunflower oil, corn oil,olive oil and flaxseed oil. Other sources;- Walnuts & sesame seeds. Mackerel,salmon,tuna(oily fish) Avocado lets see what it can do f

Vitamin E is known for its anti-aging factor. Just like Vitamin C,it is a powerful antioxidant that retards aging,thus promotes an anti-aging quality. Have you noticed? People these days are going on the hunt for anti-aging products. Are they scared of getting old? If you do want to grow old gracefully,it's not just about scoffing on Vitamins E or C,per se, it's more on how you lead your life. A poorly managed stressful life would wear your body down hastily even if you did took vitamin E supplements on a daily basis. Vitamins, all plays a vital role but remember everything, in every perspective needs attention, the whole system works in a synergistic manner. Imagine a brand new car, without fuel, would it run? Or would it be possible for an ignition to occur with a tank filled superfluously yet the engine has rotten? Answer for yourself. Okay, done with the lecture. Moving on with the main topic.Star of the day; Vitamin E. It is a fat soluble vitamin,therefore it is found in

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin (including vitamins A,E & K). It's a steroid vitamin which assists in assimilation of calcium, phosphorus & other minerals from the digestive tract. Without sufficient amount, calcium especially is unable to be absorbed & used by the body. Did you know that by exposing yourself in the morning sun(7a.m.-10a.m) you body reacts with the heat to produce vitamin D,thus supplements wouldn't be so necessary. However, I don't recommend it these days as the ozone layer is exhausted with loopholes that retards it's barrier functions against harmful rays of the sun. Vitamin D exists in various forms, D1,D2,D3,D4 & D5. The popular ones would be D2(ergocalciferol) & D3(cholecalciferol). Here are some other Vitamin D facts that benefits our well-being:- Regulates calcium level in blood. For proper formation of teeth & bones. Prevents tooth decay. Prevents rickets & pyorrhea. Regulates the immune system. For hea

Vitamin C plays a big role in our body, obtained through food & unfortunately isn't stored in the body. So, you must take daily meals containing vitamin C, if you appreciate its benefits that is. Recently, Vitamin C is associated with anti-wrinkles programs. How far is the truth? Well, the fact is that it can reduce or prevent wrinkles formation due to its antioxidant properties which fights off the premature aging factor, free radicals and its capability to produce collagen in the body, which is essential for healthy tissue repair and regeneration not only in the skin but in the joints, muscles,blood vessels,cartilage and elsewhere in the body. But wait, the injection type doesn't serve the body as well as natural food sources. Eat your food well to get the nutrients, synthetic vitamins would probably place your health in danger,even the effects may seem marvelous in the short term, the side effects could possibly be irreversible. What more does vitamin C has to offer:-

Diabetes is well-known by many of us, I'm sure. It's gaining popularity like an epidemic virus attack, maybe it is. Who knows? Well, it's all over the place, consuming who ever it wants to. Diabetes exists in two forms, the adolescent diabetes(type 1) which is an autoimmune disorder & Diabetes mellitus(type 2), the age-related disorder. Both types are due to a lack of insulin production by the pancreas, an endocrine gland, however the reasons for a deteriorating pancreas differs.The type 1 is congenital and requires a lifetime supply of insulin, treatable? Doubtful, but if God willing(insyaAllah), nothing is impossible. Type 2 is due to old age or other factors that gradually exhaust the pancreas until it no longer has the capability to fully perform its duty,left untreated it may eventually shut down. Please take note that diabetes takes years to build up in our bodies, take care of your body before the illness can invade our body, once it is in, to take it out will

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Here's a recap on Vitamin B Complex. The vitamin B complex group consists of essential water-soluble B group of vitamins, including vitamin B1(thiamine), vitamin B2(riboflavin),vitamin B3(niacin),vitamin B5(pantothenic acid),vitamin B6(pyridoxine),vitamin B9(folic acid), vitamin B12(cobalamins), inositol, choline and biotin. Today, biotin, choline & inositol will be in the spotlight. Biotin(a.k.a. vitamin B7) Just like the other B group vitamins, biotin plays a role in fat,carbohydrates & protein metabolism. It is essential for healthy hair growth and prevents hair loss. It is also used as an antiseptic as well as in the treatment for malaria. Deficiencies may result in hair loss, scaly skin, cracking in corners of the mouth,dry eyes, fatigue, loss of appetite, depression and insomnia.     Choline(acetylcholine/bilineurine) Plays a big role fat metabolism, signal transmission within cells & involved in the production of  acetylcholine,a major neurotransmitter.