It is tasty and very healthy! A study done by American specialists compared 27 of the most popular fruits and concluded that the kiwi is the fruit with the most nutrients. One sweet-sour kiwi fruit offers the daily necessary dose of vitamin C and contributes to the body’s health with potassium, a mineral needed for healthy blood pressure. In addition, kiwi contains more vitamin E and lutein than most fruits and vegetables. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that combats cell damage, while lutein protects the sight.
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
Garlic helps you get rid of cough
The garlic has many beneficial effects for the body. Here are some of them:
Garlic replaces antibiotics:
It is known the garlic acts as a natural antibiotic. Moreover, it reduces the body's need for antibiotics because it prevents infections and colds. During the winter add plenty of garlic in soups, sauces or other dishes.
Very good sore throat remedy:
Ma a garlic infusion and use it for daily gargles. Do not worry if you swallow the tea, it has no negative consequences.
Garlic Syrup strengthens immunity:
Do you often catch a cold? Your immunity is low! The reliable aid in such situations is garlic. Syrup made of a few cloves of garlic mixed with honey instantly treats infections. How do you prepare it? 6-8 cloves garlic, finely minced, mixed with 8 teaspoons of honey. Allow a few days for the ingredients to pervade into each other and have a teaspoon daily.
Garlic ointment treats bronchitis:
In winter, respiratory diseases are the most common. What could help us better help than garlic? Prepare an ointment of some garlic cloves, finely chopped, cloves and oil. Boil this mixture on low fire, stir until it becomes a paste and let it to cool. Apply the ointment on the chest, stomach, throat; it will be effective against bronchitis and respiratory infections.
Garlic improves circulation:
Blood circulation can be improved by regular consumption of garlic. Furthermore, it lowers blood pressure by relaxing the walls of arteries and veins. Studies have shown that people who eat garlic have significant decrease in blood pressure.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Rosemary - good for everything

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a plant used for over 2000 years for various medical uses.
Rosemary significantly improves blood circulation and is therefore useful in muscle pain caused by intensive efforts, to boost brain circulation for memory and attention improvement.
- Lowers blood cholesterol.
- Regulates biliary secretion and enhances its elimination in the duodenum, also having beneficial effects on liver functions. It is indicated in jaundice.
- Reduces menstruation cramps, being a good antispasmodic.
- It is useful for joints diseases, arthritis, gout.
- Because it improves blood circulation and is a muscle relaxant, it is useful in asthma and lung diseases such as colds, bronchitis, even pneumonia.
- Regulates blood pressure, including intracranial, reducing headaches. It is often used in aromatherapy against migraine.
- Significantly improves peripheral circulation in people who have problems such as cold hands and feet, and are prone to frostbite.
- It is a good brain tonic.
- A good intestinal and entire digestive tract tonic, regulating intestinal contractions. Combats obesity, stimulates fat burning and lowers cholesterol. Because of the latter effect, it is useful in dyslipidemia diseases, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and preventing infarctions (hear, brain, etc.), all these having as common cause hypercholesterolaemia.
- It is useful in asthenic states, convalescence and anemia.
Rosemary is used in various forms, like oil, dried leaves. The foremost property of rosemary is soothing nervous tension.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Berries give strength to our body

Blueberries, blackberries and the sea buckthorn are in season. "The Jewels of the forest”, as these fruits are called, they should not be absent from our diets; they are rich in antioxidants and full of vitamins. Enjoy them!
Blackcurrants lower blood pressure
They contain an impressive number of minerals and vitamins. Used mainly as powder made of dried fruits, blackcurrants revitalize quickly a weakened body. Furthermore, a diet of blackcurrant (500 g / day) held for at least two weeks is a useful patient with hypertension, atherosclerosis and arthritis.
Blueberries, good for the eyes
They are rich in antioxidants that prevent cataract occurrence, glaucoma, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, heart disease. The tea and the juice are a rich source of vitamins A and C, but also nutrients. Because of the antioxidants, blueberries protect the brain from stress. Tannin content helps to heal various stomach diseases and to soothe the digestive tract.
Redcurrants treat asthenia
Having sour taste and a strong effect of digestive stimulant, redcurrants are a real “treatment" for obesity and slow digestion. Due to the high content of vitamin C, they are recommended in cases of asthenia and lack of appetite, as they are also called the energy fruit.
Blackberries prevent constipation
A handful of fresh blackberries a day, before meals, is an appropriate remedy for constipation. Rich in vitamins C and E, these forest fruits are refreshing and moisturizing.
Sea-berries are rich in vitamin C
How can they miss from our diet, when they are the fruit of the sea buckthorn contains two times more vitamin C than the rose-hips and 10 times more than citrus? The most important derivative is sea-buckthorn oil. It is effective in treating various diseases, from gastric ulcer, allergies, rheumatism, circulatory and liver deficiencies.
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