Do you know (8), The medicinal values of Corn silk

It has a detoxifying, relaxing and diuretic properties. Corn silk has been used in treatment of urinary and genital infections, stomach disorders, skin rashes and sore throat, it reduce the formation of kidney stones, therefore good for cystitis, painful and frequent urination.

This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor.

SLEEP THE FORGOTTEN KEY TO GOOD HEALTH

           THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP

Sleep is an act during which voluntary functions are suspended and the body rest and restores itself. Sleep is very essential to a good health, body, mind and mood, it nourishes and energizes the body, when you sleep you awake feeling refreshed, recuperated and ready for the days activities, too little or too much of sleep has been linked to a host of health problems, like obesity, heart diseases, dementia, diabetes and many others.
When the body does not get enough of sleep, it has a negative impact on the total man, the body becomes sluggish, having physical wreck, mental disturbances, headaches and social imbalance, if you have problem sleeping, it will have a negative effect on your metabolism.
Insomnia and other sleep disorders are very common problems in our today world especially in the urban cities where hustling and bustling have become part of every days life

             Three kinds OF SLEEP
Natural sleep – This is in accordance with the usual course of nature, and some are well endowed with this, while many suffer from insomnia which constitute a health hazard when it becomes an habit 

Induced sleep – This is forced or hasten to sleep through medical intervention e.g. sleeping tablets and injections for operations

Permanent sleep – This is death and it is the end of life, this can happen if the body is constantly denied of the pleasure of natural sleep which can develop into divers sicknesses like blood pressure, hypertension, severe headache etc.

        How much SLEEP do you need?

The amount of sleep varies from individual to individual, seven to eight hours of sleep every night is adequate for most people and some however do well with four to five hours because their sleep is deeper and more refreshing, though it is a recipe for chronic sleep deprivation.
It has been proved that sleep hour diminishes with age
SLEEP TABLE
Newborn to 2 months old             12 – 18 hrs
3 month -1yr old                          14 – 15 hrs
1 – 3 yrs                                       12 – 14 hrs
3 – 5 yrs                                       11 – 13 hrs
5 – 12 yrs                                      10 – 11 hrs
12 – 18 yrs                                       8 – 10 hrs
Adult (18+)                                       7 – 8 hrs

                   Sleep deprivation

Mental tension is the most common cause and is brought about by worries, anxiety, overwork, over-excitement, anger and bitterness, over eating at night, going to bed hungry, and worrying about falling asleep is enough to keep one awake.
Sleeping pills are no remedy, because they lower the I.O, dull the brain and can be dangerous if taken continually and in excess.
Some of the side effects include indigestion, skin rashes, lowered resistance to infection, poor appetites, high blood pressure, kidney and liver problem plus mental confusion.
If you have problem sleeping, try this health tips to overcome
Do not eat late at night
Eat healthy diet and light meal hours before bed time
Do not exercise close to bed time
Eliminates as many stress as possible
Have a warm bath before bedtime

'Tumeric' the Super spice and Super herb

      Turmeric is known as the ingredient that gives curry its yellow color. It has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb.
      Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant it has a tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh. Turmeric has long been used as a powerful anti-inflammatory in both the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine
      Tumeric contains curcumin and an essential oil and has many medicinal virtues, it is aromatic, it is a stimulant and a tonic, it is used in relieving flatulence, corrects the disordered processes of nutrition and restore the normal function of the system, it is also used in curing cough, pain, measles, anemia and convulsion, it is a powerful anticancer herb.

This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor.

Do you know(7), Health benefits of olive oil

Antioxidant properties in olive oil help body fight free radicals, it acts as chemo-preventive agent for peptic ulcers or gastric ulcer, the leaves extract is a natural antibiotic, it can easily co.bat different viral infections such as herpes, influenza and improve beneficial effect on cardiovascular conditions, LDL cholesterol and blood  pressure levels, it also increases blood flow and reduces blood sugar levels.

This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor.

Cucumber (fat burner)

Cucumber is an excellent fat burning food, it has rich contents of two trace minerals sulphur and silicon. It is also high in water content and thus act as diuretic preventing the belly to bloat. When you add cucumbers with lemon it becomes a super mixture for burning fat.

- Slice cucumber and put in a bowl
- Slice some lemon and add to the cucumber
- Add water and leave over night
- Take first thing in the morning.

This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor.

Causes and symptoms of Insomnia

What is insomnia?

Insomnia is a state of inadequate sleep, it may be due to inadequate quality or quantity of sleep. Insomnia is a sleep disorder which brings about the inability to sleep or stay asleep as long as desired.

Insomnia deprives a person of mental rest and thereby interferes with his daily activities, it constitute a severe health hazard when it becomes a habit. Insomnia can not only sap your energy level and mood but also your health, work performance and quality of life.

Sleep is a periodic state of rest for the body which is absolutely essential for our efficient functioning and its advantages are numerous.

How much sleep is enough varies from person to person. Most adults need seven to eight hours a night.

People who have trouble sleeping sometimes turn to sleeping pills, which can help when used used occasionally but may lead to substance dependency or addiction if used regularly for an extended period.

It is common for people who have difficulty falling asleep to also have nocturnal awakenings with difficulty returning to sleep. 

Types of Insomnia:

Short term Insomnia:
It persists between a few days and three weeks .
Chronic Insomnia:
Insomnia is considered chronic after three weeks. Chronic insomnia can persist for months or even years.
Anxiety, depression and chronic pain can contribute to chronic insomnia.




Symptoms of insomnia:

- Emotional instability
- Lapses of memory and lack of concentration
- Loss of coordination
- Dramatic changes in the duration and quality of sleep.
- Daytime drowsiness and fatigue,
- Trouble getting back to sleep when awakened




Causes of sleeplessness:

-Mental tension is the most common cause and is brought about by worries, anxiety, overwork, over-excitements, anger and bitterness.
- Overeating at night
- Going to bed hungry, and worrying about falling asleep is enough to keep one awake.
- Excessive or unpleasant noise
- Changes in shift of work
- Withdrawal from drug, alcohol, sedative or stimulant medications




Cures:

Sleeping pills are no remedy, because they lower I.Q, dull the brain and can be dangerous if taken continually and in excess, some of the side effects include indigestion, poor appetite, high blood pressure, kidney and liver problem plus mental confusion.
If you have trouble sleeping try these health tips to overcome.

- Do not eat late at night
- Eat healthy diet and light meal hours before bedtime
- Do not turn on the TV at night
- Try some stress relieving exercises hours before bedtime
- Drink warm milk before bedtime, the amino acids contain in milk induce sleep
- Hydrotherapy, the application of hot packs to the spine or hot foot bath or warm water bath before bedtime is effective for insomnia
- Eliminate as many stress factor as possible

This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never disregard seeking professional medical advice from your docto

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Saw this on my way out, couldn't stop laughing. Would you ever give them a call for your event?