What should be the diet plan for the person who is suffering from a disease?
If a person is suffered with any kind of disease, it means that something is wrong with in the body. At that time our diet should be the prime concern after mental aspects. By eating wrong things, our body becomes a storage house for the toxins .The moment we remove these toxins from our body we become healthy .So for that we need to observe our diet plan,it should be full of nutrients .People generally consume food which is overcooked , on the other hand approximately eighty million species on earth (about 700,000 of which are animals) thrive on raw food. Only humans apply heat to what they eat. Humans on average as a race, die at or below half their potential life span of chronic illness that is largely diet and lifestyle related.
Burn your finger and skin tissue dies. Likewise when we heat food, nutrients are also progressively destroyed as burn finger.
Eating raw fresh produce as a staple rather than cooked food keeps your body vibrantly healthy at nearly any age. Scientific evidence shows that raw vegan diets decrease toxic products in the colon, and colon is the root cause of all diseases.
Raw food having different types of fruit and vegetable juices, sprouts (pulses, seed, cereals), soaked nuts, no salt and sugar is best for a healthy diet. According to latest research, it is proven that three months have the potential to replace the old and unhealthy cells with new and healthy cells. Raw food has many benefits than cooked food so have a look,
- take less time to digest
- living food
- alkaline in nature
- no additives
- zero cholesterol
- good source of oxygen, all cooked foods lack oxygen
With a change in diet plan only and following it religiously, a person can see discernible change in his/her health with in 15 days .For more guidance please check out Raw Food Recipes .
What can be done for migraine problem?
A migraine is a common type of headache that may occur with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light. For migraine we can go for kunjal kriya, in the treatment of cleansing the stomach .This technique is for cleanliness and efficiency of the upper digestive system as well as the respiratory system. Kunjal is performed by drinking tepid, salty water up to the point where you feel like vomiting. The water should be lukewarm, and contain about one or two teaspoons of salt for half a litre of water. At least six glasses of water should be drunk, but if you can, drink more -up to the point where you cannot take even one more sip. At this point you may vomit automatically, if not then put two fingers down your throat and massage the back of your tongue as far down as possible. By pressing it you will feel the urge to vomit, which is called the ‘gag reflex’ in medical terminology. Water will come out of your mouth in a quick series of gushes. Continue pressing until your stomach is empty. This practice should be done first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
Note: Vamana Dhouti should not be practiced by those suffering from high blood pressure, ulcers and heart trouble.
In case if the person is suffered with migraine oftenly then he should go for jalneti, or nasal irrigation, is a cleansing process that removes excess mucus and pollutants from the nasal passage and sinuses. It’s excellent treatment for allergies and headaches. It should be performed 2-3 times a week or everyday. Jalneti can be practiced anytime except directly following meals. For jalneti we need neti pot, natural salt, about 4 cups of warm water. Following are the steps for performing jalneti,
First of all fill the neti pot with saline water. Tilt the head toward the left, while leaning slightly forward and breathe through the mouth. Then, gently put the spout of the neti pot in the right nostril and tilt the pot. The water should travel through the nasal passages and sinuses and exit out the left nostril, after exhaling water, take a few strong exhalations out both nostrils, turning head gently left and right with breath this will removes some of the excess water. Repeat the same procedure on the 2nd side (head tilts right, water goes in the left nostril).
In case of migraine enema with distilled water is also a good cure to get rid of migraine, because constipation can be one of the root cause of migraine. Enema cleans the colon and rectum thoroughly within 10 to 15 days.
Diet can also play a vital role in migraine; the wrong proportion of alkaline and acidic food (80:20) in our diet can also lead to headache and finally migraine, Raw food comes in alkaline category , seasonal fruits and vegetables can be consumed (60:40 ) .
What can be the cure for high blood pressure and low blood pressure?
Blood pressure can be defined as the force of blood against the walls of arteries as the heart pumps blood. If it is not according to a set pattern on the basis of research then a person comes under high blood pressure or low blood pressure category.
High Blood Pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps, If it higher than the normal known as hypertension,if the blood pressure is 140/90 or higher is considered high blood pressure.
In this case we need to start taking juices of fruits and vegetables (40:60) ratio.
Vegetables like green leafy vegetables such as lettuce, celery, broccoli,
dark green leafy vegetables—such as spinach ,mustard greens, cauliflower,
cabbage etc .and among fruits we can take oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits.
In naturopathy, spinal bath can prove to be a boon for high blood pressure patients along with a water enema.
An enema is the insertion of a solution into the rectum and lower intestine through a enema kit. A bulb-like bag is filled with a fluid that is used to stimulate bowel movement. Attached to the bag is a long, thin tube that is inserted into the anus. As the liquid travels from the enema bag through the tube it enters the anus and then moves into the colon. Then it creates a pressure in rectum, and helps in expelling the faeces easily.
Low Blood Pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps, if it is lower than normal known as low blood pressure. Low blood pressure is otherwise call by low BP or hypotension. If the blood pressure is 90/60 or lower, then it is considered as low blood pressure.
Low blood pressure considered to be a sign of good health & fitness. In some severe cases low blood pressure can deprive the brain and other vital organs of oxygen and nutrients, leading to a life-threatening condition called shock.
People need to go for Specific Raw Foods you can eat to Prevent or Reduce Blood Pressure,choose low-sodium raw foods, such as strawberries, bananas, grapes, leafy greens, sprouted whole grains and unsalted soaked nuts, Raw fruits that are high in potassium include apples, apricots, bananas, dates, grapes, oranges, grapefruit, grapefruit juice, mangoes, melons, peaches, pineapples, raisins, strawberries .
Spinal bath is must to cure high blood pressure.
What can be an effective remedy for having worms in a child up to 10 15 yrs?
To remove worms there are some effective remedies ,for that a child can consume tomatoes seasoned with rock salt and black pepper daily for at least 7 to 10 days .
Neem tree leaves can be plucked freshly and made paste by adding water to the leaves .2 tablespoon of this liquid paste can be consumed two to three times in a day to get desired results.
Other way to use neem in de-worming is to go for neem enema .To make water for enema we need to boil neem leaves in a water on simmer ,then sieve the water ,after cooling this water can be used for enema.
What kind of remedy should we take in case of acidity?
Acidity is a common problem which people face in their day to day life; due to intake of wrong food items. When food in the stomach moves in wrong direction (toward esophagus instead of small intestine) it creates a burning sensation which is popularly called acidity. Whenever food remains logged in the stomach for a long time, if more food is taken then the pressure of accumulated food opens the valve wrong way towards esophagus. Partly digested food containing hydrochloric acid then causes irritation on the tender membrane of esophagus.
An acidic body is unhealthy. If your pH of food item is between 6 and 6.5 then you are becoming acidic, and if your pH is below 6.0, then you are highly acidic, so in order to make your body alkaline in order to be healthy or acidity free.
In acidity carrot juice is preferred daily, along with cabbage and cucumber. A person should avoid spices, milk, rice, tea, coffee, bread etc.
A person should drink water on empty stomach everyday. Such person should make a timetable for breakfast, lunch and dinner which should be followed religiously.
A person should chew his food properly; otherwise that labor has to be done by stomach by secreting more and more acids in stomach and that can be the one of the factor that leads to acidity.
In case of bleeding or any sort of teeth problem, what remedy should be taken as a safety measures?
If a person has any sort of teeth problem, then with some safety measure and precaution the problem can be revesed.
Latest research shows that tea, coffee, wine, beer, lemons, tomatoes ,citrus fruits and fruit juices, vinegar, soda, soya-sauce, sugar packed baked food, diet drinks,packed cereals, pizza and burgers, shakes , hard candies, ice-creams, etc can damage teeth enamel.
It is best to finish the whole sugary items in one go, then rinse your mouth thoroughly with plain water to remove the acid. Don’t brush your teeth after a soft drink, as it can damage the tooth enamel due to etching.
Don’t eat all the times. Leave at least 2-3 hours between meals or snacks. This allows the acid level in the mouth to fall and also gives saliva a chance to counteract the effect of acid and repair tooth enamel.
For teeth remedy use turmeric powder along with a pinch of salt can be applied on the teeth and gums, message gently for at least three to five minutes. This procedure twice a day will secure your teeth .
I am having acute pain, where neck end and it goes directly to the brain.i was having now and then in beginning but now facing this problem frequently? ( asked by Prianka Bhatia ) .
The reason behind this pain can be deposition of some toxins there so need to cleanse that part by natural practices. For that we can use hot and cold compress. A compress is an excellent way to apply a remedy to the skin to accelerate the healing process for both external and internal afflictions.
In hot cold compress, we need to take a hot and a cold water bowl. Take first of all take a towel and soak in hot water and keep it on the affected area for 2 minutes and then after that keep soaked towel in cold water and keep it on the effected area for 1 minute .Repeat this procedure for 4 times . Try to perform it three times a day.
Apart from this a person should include vegetable juices in his diet like bottle gourd, pumpkin, cucumber, cauliflower juices etc. Different cereal’s sprouts can also be included in the diet. If a person is having constipation can go for water enema.
Sometimes I start sneezing continuously and it goes on like anything. What can be done in that case?
Jalnetri will be helpful for this case, try to go for daily in morning .Besides that a person needs to consume vitamin C in form gooseberry (amla) etc.
A person needs to take 10 ml amla juice on a daily basis at least for a month.
What can be the cure for high blood pressure and low blood pressure?
Blood pressure can be defined as the force of blood against the walls of arteries as the heart pumps blood. If it is not according to a set pattern on the basis of research then a person comes under high blood pressure or low blood pressure category.
High Blood Pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps, If it higher than the normal known as hypertension,if the blood pressure is 140/90 or higher is considered high blood pressure.
In this case we need to start taking juices of fruits and vegetables (40:60) ratio.
Vegetables like green leafy vegetables such as lettuce, celery, broccoli,
dark green leafy vegetables—such as spinach ,mustard greens, cauliflower,
cabbage etc .and among fruits we can take oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits.
In naturopathy, spinal bath can prove to be a boon for high blood pressure patients along with a water enema.
An enema is the insertion of a solution into the rectum and lower intestine through a enema kit. A bulb-like bag is filled with a fluid that is used to stimulate bowel movement. Attached to the bag is a long, thin tube that is inserted into the anus. As the liquid travels from the enema bag through the tube it enters the anus and then moves into the colon. Then it creates a pressure in rectum, and helps in expelling the faeces easily.
Low Blood Pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps, if it is lower than normal known as low blood pressure. Low blood pressure is otherwise call by low BP or hypotension. If the blood pressure is 90/60 or lower, then it is considered as low blood pressure.
Low blood pressure considered to be a sign of good health & fitness. In some severe cases low blood pressure can deprive the brain and other vital organs of oxygen and nutrients, leading to a life-threatening condition called shock.
People need to go for Specific Raw Foods you can eat to Prevent or Reduce Blood Pressure,choose low-sodium raw foods, such as strawberries, bananas, grapes, leafy greens, sprouted whole grains and unsalted soaked nuts, Raw fruits that are high in potassium include apples, apricots, bananas, dates, grapes, oranges, grapefruit, grapefruit juice, mangoes, melons, peaches, pineapples, raisins, strawberries .
Spinal bath is must to cure high blood pressure.
What can be an effective remedy for having worms in a child up to 10 15 yrs?
To remove worms there are some effective remedies ,for that a child can consume tomatoes seasoned with rock salt and black pepper daily for at least 7 to 10 days .
Neem tree leaves can be plucked freshly and made paste by adding water to the leaves .2 tablespoon of this liquid paste can be consumed two to three times in a day to get desired results.
Other way to use neem in de-worming is to go for neem enema .To make water for enema we need to boil neem leaves in a water on simmer ,then sieve the water ,after cooling this water can be used for enema.
If somebody is suffered with constipation, how can it be cured by naturopathy?
Constipation is a common disturbance of the digestive tract, in this condition, the bowels do not move regularly, or is not completely emptied when they move. The most important factor in curing constipation is a natural and simple diet. This should consist of unrefined food such as whole grain cereals, bran, honey, and lentils, green and leafy vegetables, especially spinach, French beans, tomatoes, lettuce, onion, cabbage, cauliflower, sprouts, celery, turnip, pumpkin, peas, beets, asparagus, carrot; fresh fruits, especially pears, grapes, figs, papayas, mangoes, grapefruit, gooseberries, guava and oranges; dry fruits such as figs, raisins, apricots and dates ,before consuming them soak them in water for at least 6 to 8 hours .
The diet alone is not enough. Food should be properly chewed-each morsel for at least 15 times. Hurried meals and meals at odd times should be avoided. Sugar and sugary foods should be strictly avoided because sugar steals vitamin B from the body, without which the intestines cannot function normally. Foods which constipate are all products made of white flour, rice, bread, pulses, cakes, pastries, biscuits, cheese, fleshy foods, preserves, white sugar and hard-boiled eggs.
Regular drinking of water is beneficial not only for constipation but also for cleaning the system, diluting the blood and washing out poisons. Normally six to eight glasses of water should be taken daily as it is essential for digesting and dissolving food nutrients so that they can be absorbed and utilized by the body. Water should, however, not be taken with meals as it dilutes the gastric juices essential for proper digestion. Water should be taken either half an hour before or an hour after meals. Pears are regarded the next best fruit beneficial in the treatment of constipation. The same is true of guava which, when eaten with seeds, gives roughage to the diet and helps in the normal evacuation of the bowels.
Generally all fruits, except banana and jack fruit, are beneficial in the treatment of constipation. Certain fruits are however, more effective. Bael fruit is regarded as best of all laxatives. It cleans and tones up the intestines. Its regular use for two or three months throws out even the old accumulated faecal matter. Though generally used to check diarrhea, bael contains both laxative and constipative properties. It hardens the stools when they are loose and serves as a laxative when the bowels are constipated. It should be preferably used in its original form and before dinner. About 60 grams of the fruit will suffice for an adult.
Grapes have also proved highly beneficial in overcoming constipation. The combination of the properties of the cellulose, sugar and organic acid in grapes make them a laxative food. Their field of action is not limited to clearing the bowels only. They also tone up the stomach and intestines and relieve the most chronic constipation. One should take at least 350 grams of grapes daily to achieve the desired results. When fresh grapes are not available, raisins soaked in water can be used. Raisins should be soaked in a tumbler full of drinking water for 24 to 48 hours. This would swell them to the original size of the grapes. The raisins should be eaten early in the morning. The water in which raisins are soaked should be drunk along with the soaked raisins.
Drinking hot water with sour lime juice and half a teaspoon of salt is also an effective remedy for constipation. Drinking water which has been kept overnight in a copper vessel, the first thing in the morning will bring good results.
A cold friction bath taken daily in the morning can help cure constipation. An alternate hot and cold hit bath taken before retiring to bed is also beneficial. Abdominal exercise and manual or mechanical vibratory massage have a refreshing and stimulating effect in many cases. Toning up the muscles also helps in the treatment of constipation. Fresh air, outdoor games, walking, swimming, gardening and exercise play an important role in strengthening and activating the muscles, thereby preventing constipation.
Certain yogic asanas also help to bring relief from constipation as they strengthen the abdominal and pelvic muscles and stimulate the peristalic action of the bowels. These asanas are bhujansana, shalabhasana, yogamudra, dhanurasana, halasana, paschimotanasana. Pranayamas such as anuloma-viloma and bhastrika and jalaneti kriys are also helpful.
How can you get rid of bad breath problem?
Bad breath is a part of dental problem. It is caused by odor producing bacteria in the mouth. There are certain food products like garlic and onion that are responsible for bad breath. When we don t clean or brush our teeth properly after meals, bacteria gets accumulated on the left over food in the mouth and also between the teeth that results in bad breath. Naturopathy has offered treatment to fight bad breath. Chewing mint leaves will soon freshen up the breath and is simple home remedy for bad breath. Gargle with mint leaves dissolved in warm water. Cleaning tongue twice a day will also be helpful in removing bad breath. This remedy is one of the good home remedies for bad breath. Eating apples daily is also good for mouth purification as it removes the bacteria causing bad breath.
How do I get enough calcium on a vegan diet? What about osteoporosis?
By eating calcium-rich vegan foods, including leafy green vegetables such as broccoli , beans, fresh juices, and a variety of fruits and vegetables, you can obtain all the calcium your body needs. But keeping your bones strong and avoiding osteoporosis depends on more than calcium intake—you also need to keep calcium in your bones. Exercise and vitamin D help keep the calcium in your bones, while animal protein, excess salt and caffeine, and tobacco can cause calcium loss.
Teenagers always face acne problem in their day to day life what natural treatment can be adopted for this?
To begin with the patient should resort to all -fruit diet for about a week. For that there should be three meals a day, consisting of fresh juicy fruits, such as apples, pears, grapes, grape-fruit, pineapple and peaches,citrus fruits, bananas.Dried, packed or tinned fruits should not be taken at any cost . Unsweetened lemon or plain water, either hot or cold, should be drunk and nothing else.
During this period, warm -water enema should be taken daily to cleanse the bowels and all other measures adopted to eradicate constipation.
After a week of all fruit diet, the patient can gradually adopt a well-balanced diet. Emphasis should be on raw foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, sprouted seeds like fenugreek, white tils(sesame) , raw nuts and whole grain cereals like brown rice. You can continue this diet till the condition of the skin improves. Strict attention to diet is essential for recovery. Starchy, protein and fatty foods, should be restricted. Meats, sugar, strong tea or coffee, condiments, pickles, refined and processed foods should all be avoided, as also soft drinks, candies, ice cream and products made with sugar and white flour.
The juice of raw potatoes has also proved very valuable in clearing skin blemishes. This cleansing results from high content of potassium sulphur, phosphorous and chlorine in the potato. These elements are, however, of value only when the potato is raw as in this state they are composed of live organic atoms.
A teaspoonful of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder, is another effective home remedy for pimples and blackheads. The mixture should be applied to the face after thoroughly washing it, every night before retiring.
Why should we stop taking tea, coffee, smoking and alcohol ?
Tea, Coffee, smoking, alcohol are not the basic needs of the body such as food and sleep. They are acquired habits. Some of these create acidity in the stomach and make us ill and unhealthy . These can be avoided easily as these are acquired habits.
In case of arthritis, what kind of diet should be appropriated in order to live a better life?
The diet of the arthritis patient should be planned along alkaline lines and should include fruits and vegetables for protection and proteins and carbohydrates for energy. It may consist of a couple of fresh raw vegetables in the form of a salad and at least two cooked vegetables. Cabbage, carrot, celery, cucumber, lettuce, onion, radishes, tomatoes and watercress may be used for a raw salad. The cooked vegetables may include asparagus, beets, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, brinjal, mushroom, onions, peas, beans, spinach, tomatoes, squash and turnips.
In severe cases, it will be advisable to put the patient on raw vegetables juice therapy for about a week. Green juice, extracted from any green leafy vegetable, mixed with carrot, celery and red beet juice, is specific for arthritis. The alkaline action of raw juices dissolves the accumulation of deposits around the joints and in other tissues which are known as toxins in naturopath. Fresh pineapple is also valuable as the enzyme in fresh pineapple juice; bromelain reduces swelling and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Repeated juice fasts are recommended at intervals of every two months.
The raw potato juice therapy is considered one of the most successful biological treatments for rheumatic and arthritic conditions. It has been used in folk medicine for centuries. The old method of preparing potato juice was to cut the potato into thin slices, without peeling the skin, and place them overnight in a large glass filled with cold water. The water should be drunk in the morning on an empty stomach. Fresh juice can also be extracted from potatoes and drunk diluted with water on 50: 50 basis, first thing in the morning.
Black gingerly seeds, soaked overnight in water, have been found to be effective in preventing frequent joint pains. The water in which the seeds are soaked should also be taken along with the seeds the first thing in the morning.
Drinking water kept overnight in a copper container also serves the same purpose. This water has traces of copper which helps strengthen the muscular system.
Warm coconut oil or mustard oil, mixed with camphor, should be massaged in case of stiff and aching joints. It will increase blood supply and reduce inflammation and stiffness on account of gentle warmth produced while massaging.
Sea bathing is considered beneficial in the treatment of arthritis. The natural iodine in the sea water is said to relieve arthritis pain. As is well-known, iodine regulates the acid-alkaline balance in the blood and tissues, helps to repair and regenerate worn out tissues and nourishes the skeletal structure. It enters into the thyroid gland’s secretion. The hormone uses this iodine to nullify germs in the bloodstream and to create a self- cleansing of internal toxemia. If sea bathing is not possible, the patient should relax for 30 minutes every night in a tub of warm water in which a cupful of sea salt has been mixed. The minerals in the sea salt, especially iodine, can be absorbed through the skin pores. This will help correct an internal imbalance. The body should be kept warm at all times. Joints should not be bandaged tightly as this limits movement and interferes with the free circulation of blood. There should be plenty of indirect ventilation in the bedroom. Rest is of greatest importance to arthritis, who should not overdo their work, exercise or recreation activities.
Constipation should be avoided as it poisons the system .Light exercises such as walking, hiking and swimming are beneficial. Maintaining a normal body weight is also an important factor in preventing arthritis. Obesity places excess stress on weight-bearing joints and interferes with the smooth functioning of tendons, ligaments and muscles.
The yogic asanas helpful in curing arthritis are trikonasana, bhujangasana, shalabhasana, naukasana, vakrasana and shavasana. Arthritis patients should practice these asanas regularly. Yogic kriyas like jalneti and kapalbhati and pranayamas such as anulomaviloma, ujjai and bhrameri are also beneficial.
The patient should be given a lukewarm enema for a few days to cleanse the bowels. Hot foot baths, stream baths and a massage once a week are beneficial in the treatment of arthritis. All general cold water treatments, such as cold baths and cold sprays, should be avoided.
What safety measures can be taken in term of life style and food intake, in order to get relief from back pain?
The diet of those suffering from backache should consist of a salad of raw vegetables such as tomato, carrot, cabbage, cucumber, radish, lettuce and at least two steamed or lightly cooked vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, carrot, spinach and plenty of fruits, all except bananas. The patients should have four meals daily. They may take fruits and milk during breakfast, steamed vegetables and whole wheat chapatis during lunch, fresh fruits or fruit juice in the evening and a bowl of raw salad and sprouts during dinner.
Controlling one’s weight is another important step towards relieving backache as excess weight greatly increases the stress on soft back tissues.
The patients should avoid fatty, spicy, and fried foods, curd, sweetmeats, sugar, condiments as well as tea and coffee. Those who smoke and take tobacco in any form should give them up completely.
Proteins and vitamin C are necessary for the development of a healthy bone metrix. Vitamin D, calcium, phosphorous and the essential trace minerals are essential for healthy bones.
Frozen foods have few nutrients and should be eliminated from the diet. Vitamin C has proved helpful in relieving low-back pain and averting spinal disc operations.The back can be strengthened through proper nutrition, exercise and relaxation and in the process general health will also improve.
People now days are suffering from dental problems also like pyorrhea, due to lack of dental hygiene, how can be revert this by bringing some amendments in our diet ?
Pyorrhoea or periodontal disease to give it a proper medical term is a disease of the teeth socket. It is one of the most widely prevalent diseases these days. It affects the membrane surrounding the teeth-root, with loosening of the teeth, pus formation and shrinkage of the gum. This disease is the primary cause for tooth loss among adults. Pyorrhea affects persons of all ages.
The patient should begin the treatment with a short juice fast for three to five days. The juice of a fresh orange diluted with water on 50:50 basis, should be taken at two-hourly intervals from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during this period. If the orange juice does not agree, carrot juice may be taken. The bowels should be cleansed daily during this period with a warm water enema. If constipation is habitual, all steps should be taken for its eradication.
After the juice fast, the patient should spend a further three to five days on an exclusive fresh fruit diet. In this regimen, he should have three meals a day, at five-hourly intervals of fresh juicy fruits such as apples, pears, grapes, grape-fruit, oranges, pineapple and melon. If losing much weight on the all-fruit diet, those already under weight may add a glass of milk to each fruit meal. Thereafter the patient may gradually embark upon a balanced diet, with emphasis on fresh fruits, green salads, whole meal bread, properly cooked vegetables, cheese, nuts, and milk.
White bread, white sugar and all refined and tinned foods must be completely given up. Sauces, alcohol, coffee and strong tea as well as meat and other flesh foods should also be avoided. The patient should also keep away from starchy and sticky foods.
The teeth and gum, like other parts of the body require exercise. This can be achieved by eating hard and fibrous foods. Wheat is especially valuable in the prevention and treatment of pyorrhea. It takes time to eat wheat chapattis and as it is generally taken with other foods, it compels the chewing of other foods also. This not only provides the needed exercise for the teeth and gum but also a great aid to digestion.
Chewing unripe guava is an excellent tonic for teeth and gums. It stops the bleeding from gums due its styptic effect and richness in vitamin C. Chewing its tender leaves also helps in curing bleeding from gums and keeps the teeth healthy. A decoction of root-bark can also be beneficial used as mouth- wash for swollen gums.
Lemon and lime are also useful in pyorrhea due to their high vitamin C-content. They strengthen the gums and teeth and are very effective for preventing and curing acute inflammations of the gum margins.
Raw spinach juice is another valuable food remedy for the prevention and treatment of pyorrhea because of its beneficial effect on the teeth and gums. This effect is generally enhanced if the spinach juice is taken in combination with carrot juice. A permanent aid for this affliction has been found in the use of natural raw foods and in drinking an ample quantity of carrot and spinach juice.
The daily dry friction and hip bath and the breathing and other exercises should form a part of the morning routine.
As regards local treatment, the teeth should be cleansed every morning and night with a little lemon juice squeezed on the toothbrush, after it has been dipped into warm water. Afterwards mouth should be well rinsed with warm water containing lemon juice. The forefinger of the right hand should be rubbed gently over the gums for a minute or two after each brushing.
Applying turmeric with a pinch of salt also is helpful in treating this sort of problem up to some extent.
Wheat grass is also very good for using as a mouthwash.
What safety measures can be taken in term of life style and food intake , in order to get relief from back pain?
The diet of those suffering from backache should consist of a salad of raw vegetables such as tomato, carrot, cabbage, cucumber, radish, lettuce and at least two steamed or lightly cooked vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, carrot, spinach and plenty of fruits, all except bananas. The patients should have four meals daily. They may take fruits and milk during breakfast, steamed vegetables and whole wheat chapatis during lunch, fresh fruits or fruit juice in the evening and a bowl of raw salad and sprouts during dinner.
Controlling one’s weight is another important step towards relieving backache as excess weight greatly increases the stress on soft back tissues.
The patients should avoid fatty, spicy, and fried foods, curd, sweetmeats, sugar, condiments as well as tea and coffee. Those who smoke and take tobacco in any form should give them up completely.
Proteins and vitamin C are necessary for the development of a healthy bone metrix. Vitamin D, calcium, phosphorous and the essential trace minerals are essential for healthy bones.
Frozen foods have few nutrients and should be eliminated from the diet. Vitamin C has proved helpful in relieving low-back pain and averting spinal disc operations.The back can be strengthened through proper nutrition, exercise and relaxation and in the process general health will also improve.
Now a day dengue is spreading like anything, what safety measures can be taken to avoid it and if a person is suffered with dengue then what should be included in diet plan to increase the recovery speed?
To avoid dengue a person should consume neem and tulsi leaves on daily basis; with water. And if person is suffered with dengue then he should have raw vegetables, along with fruits and vegetables juices. He should consume coconut water also.
Apart from this, mud pack on stomach should be done daily.
Wheat grass juice is also quite effective in dengue fever.
Can a person on dialysis be cured with “Naturopathy”? Is naturopathy a reliable means to dispense dialysis and other medicines?
Naturopathy is quite an appropriate way to dispense dialysis by following some strict rules explained. When we look back into the pages of history we can find such cases where patient had followed naturopathy and got a solace .The patient should not stopped intake of drugs all of a sudden but gradually, and most important under a naturopath practioner’s supervision only .
I have pain in spinal cord as my L4, L5 and Ls vertebrae are dislocated (up to 19%) so after MRI I am consuming painkillers, is there any remedy in Naturopathy to overcome this problem?
Shashi Bohra (Bhopal)
Naturopathy definitely provides a solution to this problem. For this you need to start consuming raw vegetables and fruits strictly in daily diet at least for three months , sprouts of different cereals like black grams, moong daal etc., start consuming soaked almonds(overnight ) and raisins ( 2 hours only ).Apart from this start consuming wheat grass 25 to 30 ml on empty stomach, as it will detoxify your body .Hot and cold compress will also provide relief up to a greater extent ,for compression first of all take hot water and cold water bowl , keep towel from hot bowl for 2 minutes on the effected part then again place the towel from cold water for 1 minute on the effected part repeat this procedure for at least four times. In this way the pain will subside .Try to repeat it three times a day.
Apart from it, go for enema with lukewarm water in winter on daily basis.
I am suffering from pain in my wrists and fingers. I have checked all arthritis related diseases and all came negative. It was diagnosed as a neuro problem .I has been suffering since 2008 with this problem, and I have backache all the time and my x-rays and MRI show no problems.
Sometime due to wrong life style and wrong eating habits we face such kinds of problems. When we eat more acidic food as compared to alkaline food then pain starts in different parts of our body .The ratio for a normal person should be 60:40, when we alter this combination an imbalance is created in our body .So in order to get rid of pain and other problems, we need to clean our body from the toxins .Start consuming a lot of fruits, add fibre to your diet. Raw vegetable salad ,soups and sprouts should be included in your diet .Stop taking canned or packed food i.e in simple word stop taking what ever is packed or sealed and that has limited life and after a certain period of time it gets expire . Add raw food in your diet as it gets digested very fast and is alkaline in nature. More raw food recipes please see our Raw Food Section .
- More over start drinking luke warm water early morning after getting up.
- whenever you consume dry fruits soak them in water for some time in water ,almond take 5 to 6 hour other dry fruits take less time .
- Add juices of different fruits (mousami,grapes (black also )and vegetable (Cabbage ,louki,cucumber etc)
Can we use honey while taking raw food/hunza tea and if yes how to test its purity?
Definately you can add honey to all raw items as well as hunza tea.
To test honey, there are two simple test which can be done for its purity.
1) Take half of the spoon of honey and drop it in glass of water, if it gets dissolved then it can be due to sugar or jaggery added in it.
2) Add one or two drops of honey on a cotton cloth if it gets soaked by the cloth then it can be impure but if it remains intact after some time also then it is pure.
One more thing that you need to consume raw honey means that is not processed and has come directly from the beehive without any treatment.
In PASTEURIZED (COMMERCIAL) HONEY,which we generally get in market ,
- Most of the health benefits have been nullified as a result of the pasteurization and filtration process.
- Enzymes gets damaged
- Yeast is killed
- Aroma and taste is altered
So we should prefer raw honey as compared to pasteurized honey .
What type of things can be eaten to get calcium from food if i am not taking milk?
Spinach,Turnip greens ,Okra,White beans,Broccoli ,Peas ,sprouts ,Sesame seeds ,almonds ,low fat curd ,oranges,figs,basil,mint,oregano etc.
Why and how can you replace sugar from your diet?
Replace your white sugar. It is a deadly mix of chemicals, bleach and is processed with animal bones. moreover it’s make your body acidic and unhealthy ,so can be one of the factor of your problem,so there are many whole and unrefined options available. You can use dates, raisins and figs instead, chopped or soaked and ground into a paste. Replaces recipes where you really need white sugar. Or use plain old jaggery. Any of these but not white sugar . And brown sugar is just white sugar with colour. It is believed that misri is also a just white sugar.Stop taking white refined sugar .
Are carbohydrates are bad for your body ,we should not eat them?and moreover fat should be consumed in which form?
Carbs are not your enemy! Carbohydrates are our natural foods which break down to simple sugar molecules in the body which feeds our cells. You must be surprised to know that fruits and vegetables have 90% carbohydrates ?
Complex Carbs are not suitable for us . The reason you crave them is because your body needs them. However, there are good carbs and bad carbs. Good carbs are whole and bad are refined. What you need is to stay away from refined carbs like white rice, maida and switch instead to whole wheat, whole millets and unpolished brown or red rice. Also choose whole pulses over the washed pulses.
The reason is that WHOLE grains and legumes contain fibre and many other nutrients that are stripped in the refining process. When you consume WHOLE unrefined carbs, your body will tell you when to stop because of the fibre that fills you up. When you consume refined carbs like white rice, maida, sooji, rava, white oats etc. which are devoid of fibre and nutrients, your body keeps craving more food because you have given it empty calories. 🙁
If you must make an enemy in the nutrition world, let it be FATS with no fibre. The source of these are all forms of dairy e.g. milk, curd, ghee, paneer, cheese, butter etc. and extracted oils. Instead use WHOLE plant based fats like grated coconut, sesame seeds, peanuts, flax seeds, almonds, sunflower seeds etc. to flavour your food.
Does banana helps in curing stomach ulcer ?
Bananas have long been recognized for their antacid effects that protect against stomach ulcers and ulcer damage. In one study, it shows that banana significantly suppressed acid secretion. In an animal study, researchers found that fresh bananas protected the animals’ stomachs from wounds.
Bananas work their protective magic in two ways: First, substances in bananas help activate the cells that compose the stomach lining, so they produce a thicker protective mucus barrier against stomach acids.
Second, other compounds in bananas called protease inhibitors help eliminate bacteria in the stomach that have been pinpointed as a primary cause of stomach ulcers.
I am a 45 years old healthy man diagnosed with low CD4 cells count. I want to ask is it possible to increase low CD4 cells count of 200 and 100 to a normal level with proper healthy habits. There are no physical symptoms of the illness yet.
A. CD4 cells are a type of white blood cell that fights infection. Another name for them is T-helper cells. CD4 cells are made in the spleen, lymph nodes, and thymus gland, which are part of the lymph or infection-fighting system. CD4 cells move throughout your body, helping to identify and destroy germs such as bacteria and viruses. The CD4 count measures the number of CD4 cells in a sample of your blood drawn by a needle from a vein in your arm. Along with other tests, the CD4 count helps tell how strong your immune system is, indicates the stage of your HIV disease ,guides treatment, and predicts how your disease may progress. Keeping your CD4 count high can reduce complications of HIV disease and extend your life.
CD4 cells can be increased by increasing intake of green leaves,dry fruits (soaked)whole grains (buckwheat, millet, barely, brown rice, oat-flakes), all grains cook with the water ( not milk), beans, lentil, vegetables and fruit.
Stop taking white bread, sugar, seasonings (mayonnaise, ketchup, meat and fish sauces, wine sauces), fat beef, pork, pizza, ready-to-cook food, ready-to-eat food from grocery stores and canned products, sour cream, milk, sausages, ,the smoked fish, all fat, including butter, any packed juice from the store, soda drinks, cookies, jam, fruit candy, beer, wine, white bread, cheese etc.
What’s the best diet for weight loss?
Both short-term and long-term, the most effective weight loss comes from avoiding animal products and keeping fats, vegetable oils, and highly processed foods to a minimum. Moreover stop taking salt,milk,sugar,oil in your diet.if you can not exempt these items all of a sudden then can leave them gradually .In addition, it helps to keep the natural fiber in the foods you eat. This means eating whole-grain breads instead of white bread, brown rice instead of white rice, and plenty of fruits, vegetables, and legumes (beans, peas, and lentils). And don’t forget the importance of physical activity for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
Is it true that some foods are addictive?
Studies suggest that cheese, chocolate, sugar, and meat all spark the release of opiate-like substances that trigger the brain’s pleasure center and seduce us into eating them again and again. These foods stimulate the same opiate receptors in your brain as heroin or morphine, but to a much lesser degree. In research studies, drugs used to block the effects of heroin and morphine can also reduce or end the appeal of these four foods. Luckily, there are many healthy dietary and lifestyle changes you can make to break food addictions.
What’s wrong with drinking milk? Is organic milk better? Is soy milk a safer alternative? What about other dairy products?
Milk contains animal fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, and diets high in these substances increase the risk of several chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Other dairy products, such as cheese, yogurt, butter, and ice cream, also contribute significant amounts of cholesterol and fat to the diet. Even low-fat and fat-free milk and dairy products carry health risks because of cholesterol. In addition, natural and artificial hormones are present in all types of milk and dairy products, regardless of fat. Organic milk may not contain the pesticides and antibiotics that non organic milk contains, but it is still high in fat and cholesterol. Organic cow’s milk, which does not contain artificial hormones, does contain naturally occurring hormones. The combination of nutrients found in both organic and non organic cow’s milk increases our own production of some types of hormones. These hormones have been shown to increase the risk of some forms of cancer.
Soy milk has some controversy if used for a longer time .On the other hand we can try almond milk,coconut milk,cashew milk .For more information for milk can go to link,
http://www.asiabookofrecords.com/medical-wing/raw-food-recipe/
Are carbohydrates bad for you? Is it ok to eat carbohydrates, if I am trying to lose weight?
Carbohydrate-rich foods help with permanent weight control because they contain less than half the calories of fat, which means that replacing fatty foods with complex carbohydrates automatically cuts calories.
It’s important to remember to eat healthful carbohydrates, such as whole grains, pasta, brown rice, and sweet potatoes. Processed carbohydrates, such as white bread and white rice, are not as healthful because they have lost much of their fiber and other nutrients.
Do you recommend a vegetarian or a vegan diet?
Vegetarian diets, which contain no meat (beef, pork, poultry, or fish and shellfish), are naturally low in saturated fat, high in fiber, and full of vitamins, minerals, and cancer-fighting compounds. A multitude of scientific studies have shown that vegetarian diets have remarkable health benefits and can help in preventing certain diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. We encourage vegetarian diets as a way of improving general health and preventing diet-related illnesses.
Vegan diets, which contain no animal products (meat, dairy, eggs, or other animal products), are even healthier than vegetarian diets. Vegan diets contain no cholesterol and even less fat, saturated fat, and calories than vegetarian diets because they exclude dairy and eggs. Scientific research shows that health benefits increase as the amount of food from animal sources in the diet decreases, making vegan diets the healthiest overall.
Is it healthy for children to be on a vegan diet?
A well-balanced vegan diet is safe and healthy for any stage of life, including infancy, childhood, adolescence, and during pregnancy. Plant-based diets can easily provide all essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that growing children and mothers needed. Simply have a variety of whole grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits, and be sure to include a daily source of vitamin B12, such as any common multiple vitamin. Plant-based diets have many important health advantages: Vegans enjoy a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. Since eating habits are established in early childhood, choosing a vegan diet can give your child the opportunity to enjoy a variety of nutritious foods—and to carry those healthy eating habits into adulthood.
Someone in my family was diagnosed with cancer: What dietary recommendations would you offer him or her?
Scientific studies have shown that a low-fat, vegetarian or vegan diet can help in cancer prevention and survival. Science recommends that by replacing meat, dairy products, and other animal products with healthful, low-fat meals rich in whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. These foods are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and cancer-fighting compounds. And they do not contain the high amounts of fat and cholesterol found in meat and other animal products. Raw food ,juices of vegetables and fruits plays an important role in recovery and immunity to fight with cancerous cells .
Are there any risks associated with excess protein consumption?
The human body is unable to store extra protein. Protein consumed in excess of the body’s needs is not used to build muscle; rather, it is used for non-protein bodily functions.
If individuals consume protein in excess of their caloric and protein needs, the extra protein will not be stored as protein. Unfortunately such extra protein is converted to and stored as fat.
As a result, if individuals consume large amounts of extra protein in addition to their regular dietary intake, any weight gain would very likely be in the form of fat.
Another important point to keep in mind is that the potential for harm exists if protein is consumed in excess. Such harm is most likely to occur in the individual who consumes protein or amino acid supplements.
For example, excess protein may lead to dehydration, because protein metabolism requires extra water for utilization and excretion (i.e., elimination) of its by-products. Since exercising individuals are already at an increased risk for dehydration, the additional strain of protein waste excretion may further promote dehydration.
Excess protein has also been shown to lead to an increase in the loss of urinary calcium. A chronic calcium loss, due to excess protein intake, is of particular concern because it may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially in women.
I wake up in the night to urinate …is it a problem?
Some people keep on drinking water throughout the day and even prefer to drink water before sleeping also ,it’s good for health and natural procedure to urinate in between ,but on the other hand if you think that you urinates before sleeping and then again you are facing problem, then getting older can be one of the main factor. Likewise Frequent urination in women can also occur during pregnancy.
However, you need to check out urinary habits . Increased frequency of urination can also be a sign of prostate infection or even prostate cancer .