DISCOVER HEALTH

Assalamualaikum. Let's talk about sugar.  When I was younger, I thought sugar was only used in beverages - coffees & teas.  However, as time passed by I realized sugar was added not only in beverages but also in many of the on shelf products.  ( including canned food, instant meals, yoghurt drinks etc. Learn to read the ingredients, not all product are labelled honestly ) Then came another surprise, many people include sugar as an essential ingredient for a variety of cooking recipes. I am not talking about desserts, I'm talking about gravy, soups and curry. A hint of sugar is okay.  A lot of sugar is poison.  Here are 6 of the health problems that may be trigger from consuming too much sugar :- 1) Weight gain ( Obesity )  ~ Studies have shown, sugar is one of the major contributors to obesity.  ~ Fructose is linked to increased hunger, thus the desire to eat more.  2) Diabetes ( High blood sugar ) ~ Diabetes takes many years before symptoms a...

This is part 2, please click here to be redirected to part 1...> Okay, moving on with water. As I mentioned living water- that is capable of changing it's water structure by reacting to its surrounding, and this is an upper hand for us. We can influence the water, InsyaAllah , so that it becomes a healthy and curative drink instead of just a thirst quencher. ZamZam Water The zamzam well which is located in the land of Arabia, Makah is a blessing [1] . Not only it flows endlessly to supply the residents with fresh water but it contains magnificent minerals to improve our health, if we desire so [2] . It is said that when a person drinks zamzam water, hunger is not felt.As proven  by Abu Dharr(ra) who had survived only on zamzam water while he stayed in Makkah for a month. Zamzam water improves mental health and memorization, cures physical illnesses and heart-related disturbances, insyaAllah when we pray for it's outcome onto our body. It is also associated with:- h...

2000 years ago, ginger was used as a prescription in oriental medicine. A close relative of turmeric & cardamom, ginger root prevents motion sickness effectively.Widely used in cooking, biscuits, made into beers and teas, ginger benefits the body in various ways. Zingerone, shagoals and gingerols are the chemical properties contained in the ginger, or some may call it ginger root. These compounds are the cause of it's pungent and spicy aroma and taste.Not only that they are what makes ginger a worthy consumption. Eating fresh ginger, dare you? This is said to be a good remedy for subsiding coughing, vomiting, abdominal distension and fever. Steamed and dried ginger is good for relieving abdominal pain,lumbago and diarrhea.Sometimes bloated stomach is treated with ginger beer, it eliminates gases effectively. However, a cup of ginger tea may be a better option, as ginger beer is available in carbonated versions,thus it contains unhealthy levels of sugar. Powdered ginger is a...

With the joy of giving birth to a cute little baby, some women leaps into dilemma as their bodies are not as fit as they were before pregnant. It not a big deal, for nine months you've gained extra kilos,which is essential weight gain for preggy mummies, once your baby is out your body itself will start the necessary processes, bringing your body back to a normal state. But it needs some time. No worries. Losing weight after giving birth is easy. The flab we gained during pregnancy is usually water,not fat deposits, hence it's easier to get rid of. However, in some cases that flab gets stubborn and decides to linger around a bit longer. It's normal for weight to spike up with pregnancy, and as easy it comes it's usually easy to shed off, here are some easy, possibly effective ways to get back that flat tummy. Take it Easy Don't rush things, take it easy and let your body heal gradually. Miracles don't happen overnight. Don't worry about your weight, it...

Nuts are great substitution for junk snacking. If you don't fancy nuts, here are the reasons why you should maybe start considering them in your menu. Studies have proven that nuts consumption offers tremendous health benefits. What kind of nuts are we talking here? All kinds, including cashews, almond, macadamia,walnuts,pecan,brazil nuts and even the common peanuts . Men who ate nuts at least twice a week had a 47% lower risk of cardiac death and a 30% lower risk of dying from coronary-artery diseases than those who didn't eat nuts. Women who ate 140gm of nuts in the week were 35% less likely to suffer heart attacks than women who ate less than 28gm per month. Eating a handful of pecans daily lowers cholesterol by 11.3%. Peanut butter could be a part of your diet! yipee! As it provides the same benefits as the nut itself. Walnuts contains melatonin, which destroys free radicals , which are by-product of cellular metabolism. Brazil nuts contains selenium, an antioxidan...

Day and night are two different phases of degrees. The present sun is now hotter then ever, can you feel the heat? Under the hot, scorching sun, we tend to get dehydrated inside and outside, thus we get thirsty and get ourselves something to drink. What do you do when your skin gets dried up and thirsty? Drinking water provides solution for your internals but the skin is directly exposed on the outside,resulting in rapid loss of moisture, you need more than just water consumption to protect your skin from the UV rays(ultra violet rays) and keep it well moisturized to maintain its radiance and wellness. Why do we need to be protected from the UV rays? It's not just about a heated discomfort, it brings danger to our skin. The most obvious result from exposure to the sun is tanned skin. Why does the skin gets a tan anyway? Because it's burned, it deteriorates the skin's well-being leading to wrinkles, damaged skin tissues, and it is a major factor in skin cancer. This is why ...

As a relatively mild type of stimulant found in coffee, caffeine is capable of improving our agility , sharpening mental focus, and speeding up the metabolic rates for an enhanced level of our mind and body . In fact, caffeine is found in about 60 types of plant, of which the most popularly known are tea and coffee. How much consumption of coffee is deemed excessive? Actually, we can take up to 300mg of coffee without getting any side effect. For countries where high consumption of coffee is recorded, the average daily intake is in the range of 250~600mg. Scientific studies and analysis have proven that this dosage would not bring any harmful effect to the human body. On the other hand, according to the latest research findings of the Institute for Coffee Studies at Vanderbilt University Medical Center of Nashville in USA, coffee bean features a rich content of antioxidants*. * Note: Antioxidants have been proven to be helpful in alleviating the condition of heart diseases and...

It's a known fact that we need protein in our diet. It's an essential factor for tissue healing, cell regeneration, provides energy,and hormon production. Protein is required all over the body, especially in the growth of new tissues and cells. We can obtain our daily requirement of protein from a lot of sources ; red meat, chicken, fishes and soya beans. The best source would be either fish,fresh is better compared to frozen or soya beans. Why? Generally chickens and red meat are polluted with antibiotics,fat and hormones whereas it could do more harm than good to our body's constitution, free range products exceptional. Today I'd like to share about the marvelous bean, the soya bean. Even though soya is not an animal, it contains high protein, as a matter of fact, it's protein supply is as much as we get from Mr.cow, without the harmful byproducts, hormones and fats. This is why soya is a perfect substitute to red or white meat if you're thinking of cutting ...

What are you feeding your kids with? Are they getting enough of the nutrients and nutrition needed? Whatever the answer may be,we must be aware. Kids dietary habits are not just what you feed them, it's what you're feeding yourself when you have an embryo developing inside of you. Most of us know that the most vital part of our pregnancy is the first trimester, this obviously states that our eating habits at this particular stage greatly affects the growth of our baby.  So, if you really are seriously serious on keeping your child in the pink of health, don't wait till they're out here, visibly in front of your own eyes. You must start to eat wisely when you conceive( Even before you're pregnant it's important that you eat good food, let's say you hadn't, make your baby the reason to start).  The organs and body parts of our little babies all starts in the womb, it just makes sense that if we're providing them with enough nutrition they will grow hea...

Beating the cholesterol level in your blood isn't hard. If you want to, you can. You can still eat delicious yet nutritious food that can help you to get rid of those fatty fats. Add these amazingly yummy foods into your diet or better, substitute them for the cholesterol contributing foods you've been consuming all this while. Having an increased blood cholesterol level increases the risk for cardiovascular diseases,liver diseases and dysfunctional organs. Okay,for an achievable goal do get involved in a consistent physical activity(burns fat quickly) and cut down on the smoking(retards digestion processes and impairs the breakdown of fats),now you're good to go. So, let's say goodbye to those fat-laden foods and take in these wonderful foods;- Oatmeal You should take oat for breakfast, at least. If not you can take up to 3 or 4 servings per day. Oats is a perfect meal to start the day with, fortified with omega-3, folate and potassium. It is fiber-rich, effectiv...

Who needs collagen? Collagen is often associated with beauty and anti aging products. It brings us more than just shedding off wrinkles and enhancing beauty. Let's get deeper into what collagen has to offer. Collagen exists naturally in our body,providing support and protection to body tissues and is actively involved in many physiological and biological processes, including beauty enhancement and anti aging effects. Furthermore it participates actively in cellular migration,division,proliferation and is closely related to fetus's development, tissue healing,subdue tumor growth,strengthening immunity, a remedy for arthritis and rheumatism. Wait! There's more, do read on..Here are some major cotributions of collagen;- Forms the inter-cellular bond,protecting and binds cells in place while catering them with nutrients and oxygen. Used as building  blocks for repairing and rejuvenating the skin,internal organs ans the skeletal system. Enhancing water and calcium retentio...

  Did you sleep well last night? Aren't we all just too busy with all the never-ending workloads?Yes or no this is no reason for any of us to neglect our sleeping hours. No matter how over occupied you are, you need to slow down when it's dark and close your eyes,forget about your chores, forget about your problems, forget about everything that's keeping you awake.  Here are some of the reasons why you should go get some Zzz.. You could get THINNER! Less sleep,higher body mass index. So,if you're trying to shed off that flab,have at least 8 hours of night sleep. Daytime sleeping would probably add a few extra kilos to that weighing machine. Click here and get thin sleeping Boost your memory, yeah it does, if you're not keen on dementia you know what to do. Fights cold,ulcers and even cancer. The body heals and repairs itself when we're asleep. Melatonin,a cancer-fighting antioxidant is produced when we're asleep. The liver regenerates when we're asleep...

Detoxification- is lengthy, so detox is used. *sigh*, well doesn't matter as long as we get the point. If you're wondering how to clean  up that mess inside your body, you can start with these few simple steps, gradually it becomes easier and less of the hassle. Don't think about it, just jump straight into action. Drink plenty of purified water . Water flushes out toxin from the body and vital for healthy bodily function. As we all know we need at least 8 glasses daily, drinking water, not carbonated nonsense. An excellent investment in healing processes. Freshly made fruits and veggie juices offers abundance of antioxidants,enzymes and minerals, binding to free radicals and neutralize them. Once you made the juice just gulp it all down, leaving it exposed will diminish its nutritional values. Find other means of comforting yourself other than indulging yourself with food. Treat that constipated gut . Detox is impaired when there's traffic jam down there. Take ps...

Did you know that the root of most chronic diseases results from CONSTIPATION?I bet we all have gone through a period of irregular bowel movements. It's becoming a common occurrence through out the nations. Despite affecting more and more people each day, does anyone recognize this as a problem? Or maybe it's considered normal to have constipation. Read on and think again. After doing much research, I concluded that constipation exists in two forms, physically and mentally...Okay mental constipation is something new,isn't it? We'll get on that later, for now let's look at the usual constipation, disturbance in regular bowel movements. Constipation What causes constipation? Lack of dietary fiber -With the modern diet patterns,fiber is less included in the menu.Even though it offers no nutritional values what so ever but it is crucial for maintaining a healthy colon and it absorbs fats and toxic waste to be brought out for elimination. Lack of water -When water ...