pondělí 30. března 2015

Rosehip oil - a balm for mature skin



Wild rose bush are an inseparable part of our (Central Europe) homeland and most of us have this shrub associated mainly with his false fruits ie. Rosehips which are rich of vitamin C and they are used usually for anti cold tea.

But from its seeds is also pressed high quality oil, which belongs to the exceptional skin care products.

It moisturizes, softens and nourishes the skin at any age, for their effectiveness against wrinkles is very suitable for mature skin as a substitute for face creams.

If you use this oil regularly, it helps to heal scars, including keloid scars
, which makes softer. High-quality, cold-pressed oil contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids and is rich in organically bound minerals. For its gentle action fits well skin care of pregnant ladies and babies. Its nutritional and moisturizing effects retains even in dilution with other vegetable oils and up to a 10% concentration. When used on the body, therefore mix with other suitable oil such as almond or grape seed. As always choose such carrier oil, based on its density and consistency the most suitable for your skin type.

Use  a few drops of pure rosehip oil evenings on cleansed face instead of night cream and within few days you will see, you face looking much more hydrating, fresh and young.

neděle 29. března 2015

How to stimulate lymph circulation



If lymph flow is blocked, the body fluid accumulates in different parts of the body and may cause swelling. First, the swelling usually occur in the lower limbs, but gradually also face, hands and torso become swollen. Edema is very annoying. The person looks fatty, shoes and cloths are tight but the biggest problem is the health danger. Fluid retention heart risky, burdens blood circulation and kidneys. As with most similar issues you must start with the diet, limit salt, avoid smoked meats and add more fresh vegetables and fruits. Adequate body exercise and the correct implementation of lymphatic massage, which supports the manual lymph flow away from the center of the body to the tips of the feet and hands, is also very helpful.

 
All these efforts should be usefully supported by drinking herbal tea that will start up the proper mechanisms in your body.

We have a one excellent recipe for you:

1 heaping teaspoon of dandelion leaves

1 teaspoon sage leaves

1 teaspoon verbena leaves


Pour over 3 ounces of boiling water, cover and let steep for 10 minutes. After that, strain and drink in two portions per day. Tea is necessary to drink regularly, but, due to the sage, not continuously.

pondělí 23. března 2015

Oriental tea – clean your body of toxins and parasites




Old traditional remedy for odorous tea, full of oriental spices and extraordinary therapeutic effects. The turmeric is used traditionally in India for centuries to remove toxins from the body and eliminates parasites. It helps also again nausea and there is scientific evidence that it also works in preventing cancer and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
Clove is a great natural antiseptic. Ginger stimulates blood circulation, increases the production of gastric juices and neutralizes acid. It suppresses nausea of ​​various origins. 
 Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects help quell muscle pain and arthritis. It helps relieve bronchial spasms for colds and flu.
Cardamom aids digestion, stimulates the body, dispels fatigue and fever.
This tea provides energy and helps to detoxify the body from parasites and toxins. Appreciate it as colds or weakened immunity.

Oriental tea for health
Composition:

- ½ teaspoon ground ginger, or a tablespoon of fresh grated one
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
-½ teaspoon minced or crushed cloves
-1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- A pinch of cardamom
- A glass of water
-½ Cup of milk for better taste
A bit of honey or maple syrup for sweetening

 
Mixture  all spices and strew into 3 ounces of boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes.  
Mix well, filter throw coffee filter, add half a cup of hot milk and enjoy.
Sip the tea throughout the day whenever you want.

středa 18. března 2015

Candida albicans - danger for your health


This yeast is a natural part of the body of intestinal and oral microflora, but if the internal flora imbalance in the body starts to multiply uncontrollably and cause an infection - candidiasis. Get it out of your body is a big problem. This fungus is found in the intestines, genital tract, mouth, esophagus and throat. Under normal circumstances, the organism can control its amount. Overpopulation causes a weakened immune system, the use of birth control pills, antibiotics, stress, poor nutrition, excess sugar, alcohol, medicines and drugs.,
The overgrowth in humans causes genital and oral fungal infection. This mycosis is considered a common cause of illness and death in people with compromised immunity
For infection gets into the body usual unicellular yeast form. That, however, by the environment may change in multicellular invasive fibrous form.
Thrush or oral candidiasis may occur as acute as so called thrush (thrush) - whitish coating the tongue and the palate with the possibility of further spread into the pharynx and esophagus. Another form is a chronic candidosis, which often occurs in people with denture and may occur simultaneously disability corners. Thrush can sometimes occur in newborn infants (about a tenth day after birth). When will the transmission from mothers, disabled unresolved vaginal mycosis, child.
Candida albicans is a fungus very durable with variable structure and thus, is very long and fiercely resist treatment Once the yeast settles once in the body, it is difficult to get rid of them. A candidate may be affected by the entire body. The symptoms are many, and therefore tests should be performed to exclude other diseases that Candide may have nothing in common. Examination consists of laboratory tests, stool, urine sample from the mouth, skin, nails, hair and blood tests. Common symptoms include: white, cheesy discharge from the genitals, itching, recurrent inflammation of the uterus and bladder inflammation, menstrual disorders, menstrual cramps. Coated tongue. Great fatigue unknown reasons, a strong craving for sugar or bread. Scaly eczema, itchy skin, fungal diseases of the skin and nails, hair loss, dandruff, psoriasis. Halitosis, creating sores inside the mouth, difficulty swallowing, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or vice versa, burning and itching of the rectum, nausea. Lightheadedness, dizziness, muscle pain even at low level of activity. Swollen glands, low or high blood pressure, mood swings, apathy.

neděle 15. března 2015

Scented bath to relieve tension

almost everyone knows perennial herb used especially in Italian cuisine, and that is the oregano in Bohemia her aptly called "Goodmind" because it is used since ancient times to relieve nervous tension. Commonly used in tea blends, but good effects of this herb can also be used to prepare a fragrant and relaxing bath.
Take 100 g dried or 200 g fresh herbs, pour 2 liters of water and bring to a boil, stop and let steep for 20 minutes, covered. After that strain and pour into the prepared bath. Immerse yourself for 20 minutes into aromatic and relaxing bath, which you after a hard day helps reduce stress, settle thoughts and release tension. During the flu season also helps to fight viruses and increases the body's resistance. 
 TIP : To - increase the overall effect of aromatherapy, spa access already showered and add to bath tablespoon of coconut oil , which treats your skin.  
After the bath, DO NOT wipe and leave for caring effect of coconut oil and soothing scent of oregano throughout the night.

Mango - delicious fruit for colds and high cholesterol.

Mango tropical fruit belongs to the genus Mangifera, which includes over 1,000 species of this wonderful fruit. It is assumed that originates from South and Southeast Asia. Million year old fossils manga were found in India, Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and  Indian Mango is an evergreen tropical tree, growing to a height of about thirty meters. Trees are long-lived, grow longer than 300 years. The inflorescence consists of a large number of small yellow-red flowers from which grows in a clump of one to five fetuses. twenty meters tall tree blossoms approximately four million flowers per year, of which "only" twenty-five thousand develops into a fetus. Therefore, it is in their homeland, this prolific tree highly valued as a significant zrojů food and nutrients.


Mango is the most grown fruit in the world and is nicknamed the fruit of the gods. It has an oval to kidney or heart-shaped and colored from green to yellow, orange, red to deep purple hues middle of the fruit is flat, oval and inedible seed coated with stiff filaments. Fruits manga usually measured between 10 and 15 cm. Some varieties may biggest fruits weigh up to 2 kg. The pulp of ripe mango has a rich yellow to orange in color, very juicy and toward the center of the fiber. Taste and smell slightly resembles a peach with a distinctive spicy aroma. Ripe mango is soft, flexible surface and very sensitive to bruising.
Medium sized fruit mango is a rich source of beta-carotene, vitamin C, E. Mature flesh is easily digestible. The manga is up to 16 kinds of carotenoids are important for the formation of vitamin A. Beta Carotene is most abundantly represented. Carotenoids are red and yellow vegetable dye, which varies in the body to vitamin A. It is important for the renewal of epithelial tissues such as skin and mucous membranes .: that line the inner orgány.Karotenoidy among active antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals responsible for cellular aging.
Vitamin A, whose work is supported by vitamin C and E, it is important for good vision. Eating manga is recommended where there is a loss of vision due to retinal damage, eg. Night blindness, atrophy of the optic nerve, artery supplying blood thrombosis retina.
Mango also contains large amounts of the three most powerful antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, which prevents oxidation of cholesterol-carrying lipoproteins in the bloodstream, and thereby prevent its deposition in the artery walls.

Mango has a diuretic (water) effects. It is quite rich in potassium (180 mg / 100 g), but a low sodium (only 2 mg / 100 g). It also contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and others. It helps to control high blood pressure.
It is  beneficial for diabetics because of its positive effect on the circulatory system helps prevent certain complications arising from the disease. Eating mangoes lowers blood glucose levels and positively influences the circulatory system.
Eating manga maintained in good condition and skin. Mango contributes to adequate humidification and with the help of beta carotene helps healthy skin color. Increased intake of this fruit is recommended for eczema, and various dermatoses, dry skin and premature aging of the skin.
Other positive effects manga are:
prevention of infections and colds
protection of the mucous membranes, such as a dry irritating cough
supplies energy
helps with insomnia caused by stress
soothes, and reduces nervous irritability

Application:

Mango is an excellent fresh, which retains all its nutritional value. It can be eaten alone, in fruit and vegetable salads, or favorite cocktail. It is used as a common ingredient chutneys, as an annex to the salt and meat dishes and sauces. Delicious is combined with Camembert cheese type or quality prosciutto. Specific adds delicious flavor to Indian vegetarian and meat mixtures.

As inspiration we bring you two easy recipes to take advantage of the positive effects of this delicious fruit:

Mango Lassi:

200 ml of live yogurt
1 ripe mango
Tablespoon maple syrup or honey
A pinch of salt to enhance flavor
Greater pinch of cardamom
Greater pinch of cinnamon

Mango, cut, remove Pip and spoon scoop out the flesh, along with the other ingredients to give Smoothie Maker and blend.

If available, Serve garnished with a sprig of fresh mint.

Immunity booster (booster immunity)
 
1 ripe mango
1 kiwi
1 large orange
1 dl coconut milk
Tablespoon of Chia seeds

Orange peel and cut into cubes, mango and kiwi halve and scrape out the flesh with a spoon. We give the Smoothie Maker Sprinkle chia seeds and pour coconut milk.
All for a few minutes mix and serve as part of strengthening breakfast not only in periods of increased influenza activity.

One recipe for the four most common civilizational problems.

Many people, in today's hectic time full of negative stress, are troubled by high blood pressure, poor metabolism of fats, sugars and problems with digestion. This simple recipe has positivel influence toall of these four risky areas  and as a bonus will strengthen your mental condition.

You will need:

1 riped avocado

Juice and grains from one pomegranate

1 Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki)

Teaspoon fresh grated ginger

Tablespoon of high quality honey

½ ounces of water

Blend all ingredients. The best is to replace dinner by this fantastic tasty puree.



Avocados contain fats such as linoleic acid and phospholipids, which are very important for the metabolism of the nervous system. Furthermore, it is extremely rich in vitamin B6, which is important for proper functioning of neurons and thus provides relief to those suffering from nervousness, irritability or depression. Regular consumption of avocado recommended to all who have elevated blood cholesterol or suffer any other kind of lipid metabolism disorders.  Avocado is a good complement to treatment of arteriosclerosis, hypertension and coronary heart disease. Avocado is alkaline and has a softening and protective effect on the mucosa. It is an ideal supplement people who have stomach ulcers or gastritis. Helps maintain proper blood glucose levels, lowers cholesterol and improves blood lipid composition.

Pomegranate balances the acidic environment of the stomach for better digestion, helps keep arteries in good shape overall and regulates blood pressure . It stimulates the immune system . It acts as prevention of cardiovascular disease, improves and stimulates blood circulation, reduces the level of unwanted cholesterol, prevents hardening of the arteries and promotes nerve activity bites avy.

Persimmon largely contains pectin and mucus, which form soluble vegetable fiber, affecting the absorption of sugar, which is much slower at their hands. Furthermore, in the digestive tract retain cholesterol and increase the amount that is excreted in the faeces. Persimmon is poor in fat and sodium, but rich in carotenoids that protect artery. Therefore, it is recommended for people with arteriosclerosis, hypertension and cardiovascular problems generally.
 
Ginger has an excellent property to reduce blood pressure in people with bad arteries and its regular consumption lowers the risk of heart attack . Fresh ginger minimizes pain and spasms in the muscles after exercise, prevents infections, including the most important muscle in the body, ie. heart. Ginger has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. It helps in the stomach, travel and maternity sickness. Lowers cholesterol, stimulates blood circulation, cleanses the bloodstream and promotes weight reduction.
Honey has, among other things, a strong antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects, promotes digestion and absorption of nutrients, soothes when upset.