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Lowering Cholesterol by Grapes

Posted by Shisuka Saturday, September 19, 2009 0 comments


Grapes are small round or oval berries that feature a semi-translucent flesh encased by a smooth skin. Some contain edible seeds, while others are seedless. Like blueberries, grapes are covered by a protective, whitish bloom. Grape grows well at altitude of 300 meters above sea level. In grapes contained a variety of vitamins A, C and B6, folic acid and minerals phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, iron and copper.

Grapes also contain fiber and a variety of flavonoids. Flavonoids can act lower cholesterol. Grape also contains resveratol, saponin, anthocyanins, quercetin proanthocyanins and that is anti imflamasi and anti-cell proliferation, which can prevent cancer, especially breast cancer and kelon.

Resveratol also suppress the production of amyloidal-beta peptides in Alzheimer's patients. Grape also contains water and carbohydrates, especially fructose and glucose are useful for stamina. Color, size, taste and physical characteristics differ amongst the varieties. Grapes come in a variety of colors including green, amber, red, blue-black, and purple. In general, whole grapes have a slightly crunchy texture and a dry, sweet and tart taste.

Antioxidants.

Grape contains antioxidants such as anthocyanin polyphenolic flavan-3-OLS. Content of more anthocyanins found in red grape. The presence of antioxidants in grape may help to prevent free radical damage to these cells causes many diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

Grape seed contains antioxidants, antrocyanidin, tannins and polyphenols which are useful to prevent cancer and heart disease. In the skins of grapes contain polyphenols (resveratrol) as an antioxidant that can prevent cellular damage from free radicals, such as cell wall damage blood vessels and help lowering blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. Another benefit of resveratrol as an antioxidant is to lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease.

Cataracts

Elegat acid content in grape could destroy the hydrocarbons, compounds which can cause cancer caused by cigarettes. Vitamin C, karetoniod, selenium and a variety of flavonoids contained in grapes have antioxidant capabilities. Various antioxidants can prevent cataracts.



Human skin consists of several layers, starting from the outer layers of the epidermis layer, dermis layer and sub cutis. It also consists of supporting tissue, such as sweat glands that regulate body temperature. In addition, the skin also has oil glands that produce sebum so that the skin will be moist, chewy and not easily wrinkled.

The cause of oily skin

Ø The production of excessive oil glands will make your skin oily, said Dr. Sandra Widaty, SpKK from FKUI.

Ø According to Didik Gunawan, herbalist of Indonesian Medicine Plant and the lecturer of Science Pharmacology Faculty in UGM, the causes of oily skin come from two types of fat in the human body, namely:

§ blood fat, is a fat mixed with blood and follow the blood circulation. It is called HDL (high density lipoprotein) and LDL (low density lipoprotein). The blood fat comes out of the body through the skin pores in liquid form, like oil.

§ Lepo fat, is fat under the skin, known as fat. Someone who has a blood fat in high amounts does not automatically get fat. Greasy hair with dandruff and oily face skin with acnes are the symptoms of people with high fat.

Reducing oily skin by Carrambola or starfruit:

Carambola or starfruit is the fruit of Averrhoa carambola, a species of tree native to Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka. The tree and its fruit are popular throughout Southeast Asia, Malaysia, the South Pacific and other parts of East Asia. The tree is cultivated also throughout the tropics such as in Trinidad, Guyana, and Brazil, and, in the United States, in south Florida, and Hawaii.

The carambola is closely related to the bilimbi. The fruit in cross section is a five-pointed star, hence its name.

Carambola fruits are light yellow to yellow, translucent, crisp and very juicy, without fiber. The fruit has a more or less oxalic acid odor and the flavor ranges from very sour to mildly sweet. The fruit is rich inVitamin C and antioxidants, and low in sugar, sodium and acid. Star fruit is a potent source of both primary and secondary polyphenolic antioxidants.[5] Starfruit is believed to reduce the oil on the face. By eating (Averrhoa carambola) and (Averrhoa bilimbi), we can handle oily skin. According to Dr. Sandra, star fruits contain a lot of water and acid, so it’s good to clean the excess oil on the face. Acid content of the star fruit also contains many beneficial antioxidants to prevent free radicals on the skin.

Niacin content of the star fruit is useful for reducing blood fat, anti-allergy in the body and lowers blood sugar. Zinc content of the starfruit is useful for lowering blood fat, preventing acne and preventing dandruff fungus. Sinapat acid as an antioxidant. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is useful to reduce the formation of blood fats cholesterol, and as an antioxidants and immune control.

How To

1. Squeeze out starfruit until watering, or slice starfruit thinly.

2. Extracted water and sliced starfruit are dabbed to the face skin for 15 minutes.

3. For maximum results, use it once a day. We will feel it’s benefit after applying it for

two weeks.

Vitamins

Posted by Shisuka Tuesday, May 5, 2009 0 comments


Health - Very Very Important Tips

Posted by Shisuka Tuesday, November 11, 2008 0 comments



Answer the phone by
LEFT ear.
Do not drink coffee TWICE a day.
Do not take pills with COOL water.
Do not have HUGE meals after 5pm.
Reduce the amount of OILY food you consume.
Drink more WATER in the morning, less at night.
Keep your distance from hand phone CHARGERS.
Do not use headphones/earphone for LONG period of time.
Best sleeping time is from 10pm at night to 6am in the morning.
Do not lie down immediately after taking medicine before sleeping.
When battery is down to the LAST grid/bar, do not answer the phone as the radiation is 1000 times.


Here are some healthy tip for your smartness & physical fitness.

Prevention is better than cure.

HEALTHY JUICES



Carrot + Ginger + Apple - Boost and cleanse our system.


Apple + Cucumber + Celery - Prevent cancer, reduce cholesterol, and eliminate stomach upset and headache.


Tomato + Carrot + Apple - Improve skin complexion and eliminate bad breath.


Bitter gou rd + Apple + Milk - Avoid bad breath and reduce internal body heat.


Orange + Ginger + Cucumber - Improve Skin texture and moisture and reduce body heat.


Pineapple + Apple + Watermelon - To dispel excess salts, nourishes the bladder and kidney.


Apple + Cucumber + Kiwi - To improve skin complexion.


Pear & Banana - regulates sugar content.


Carrot + Apple + Pear + Mango - Clear body heat, counteracts toxicity, decreased blood pressure and fight oxidization .


Honeydew + Grape + Watermelon + Milk - Rich in vitamin C + Vitamin B2 that increase cell activity and str engthen body immunity.


Papaya + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin C, E, Iron. Improve skin complexion and metabolism.


Banana + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin with nutritious and prevent constipation








Benefits of Ginseng For Our Health

Posted by Shisuka Wednesday, October 22, 2008 0 comments

Ginseng refers to species within Panax, a genus of 11 species of slow-growing perennial plants with fleshy roots, in the family Araliaceae. They typically grow in cooler climates, mostly grow in west of China, Korea and east of Siberia. Ginseng is one of herb plants that have been used for health since hundred years ago and it was aware of its wide use in the treatment of type II diabetes, including sexual dysfunction in men, and several diseases.

Ginseng appears to have antioxidant effects that may benefit patients with heart disorders. Several studies suggest ginseng may lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes before and after meals. These results are promising, especially because ginseng does not seem to lower blood sugar to dangerous levels. Several studies report that ginseng may boost the immune system, improve the effectiveness of antibiotics in people with acute bronchitis, and enhance the body's response to flu vaccines. Athletes commonly use ginseng as a potential way to improve stamina. Ginseng is also effectively used as anti-aging supplement which can reduce aging process, such as mental physical capacity.

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