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Health - Benefits of Ginger

Submitted by rehanak55 on Sun, 2007-03-25 14:40
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Dear All Mumeimeen,

Listed below are some very important and useful uses of the consumption of ginger in our day to day lives basically as a cure and a home remedy for many illnesses.  Must try them out and see the difference.

What is Ginger
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>Ginger is a strengthening food that has long been used to maintain
>health. Ginger has a long history of both culinary and medicinal use in
>Chinese, Japanese and Indian medicines. In ancient China, ginger was
>regarded as a healing gift from God and was commonly used to cleanse and
>warm the body.
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>Qualities of Ginger
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>The major active ingredients in ginger are terpenes and oleoresin called
>ginger oil. These two, and other active ingredients in ginger, provide
>antiseptic, lymph-cleansing, circulation, and constipation relief
>qualities.
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>*      <http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Ginger is
>good for the respiratory system
>*      <http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> It is good
>to fight against colds and flu
>*      <http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Ginger
>offers substantial protection from stroke and heart attack because of
>its ability to prevent blood clotting
>*      <http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Ginger, a
>multifaceted herb, is crucial in the battle against cardiovascular
>disease
>*      <http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Relieves
>headaches and pains
>*      <http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Helps to
>clear sore throats
>*      <http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Good for
>upset stomach and indigestion.
>*      <http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> It is very
>effective as a cleansing agent through the bowels and kidneys and also
>through the skin
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>    Some of the problems cured by Ginger
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>    Colds/Flu
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>    Kills influenza virus by improving immune system's ability to
>fight infections. Ginger also relieves headaches.
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>    Increases Circulation
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>    Increases the muscular contractions of the heart atria, there by
>increase in overall circulation. Ginger has been proven to prevent
>internal blood clots and lowers blood pressure. Ginger Root stimulates
>the central nervous system controlling the heart and respiratory
>centers. Ginger helps reduce serum cholesterol, which can slow down
>circulation.
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>    Ginger Relieves Motion/Morning Sickness
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>    Ginger is one of the most effective herbal remedies to get rid
>of Motion/ Morning Sickness.
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>    Digestive Aid - Indigestion, Stomach Ache
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>    Ginger Root increases production of saliva in the mouth and
>dramatically increases digestive enzyme amylase in the saliva to
>additionally aid digestion. Ginger Root also contains a very effective
>digestive enzyme zingibain.
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>    Women's Health
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>    Ginger Root is good for the uterus as well as the intestinal
>tract and may ease menstrual cramps
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>    Skin
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>    Very cleansing - reduces pus in infected wounds as well as
>boils. Clears spots caused by chicken pox and shingles. Useful for
>burns, sores, sunburn, ringworm, warts, herpes, athletes foot and even
>for dandruff.
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>    Stress Protection
>Ginger Root appears to limit the effects of adrenergic stimulation and
>there by relieves the stress
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>    Arthritis
>As Ginger root is a proven anti-inflammatory agent, some arthritic
>victims may find it helpful.
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>    Ginger is sometimes recommended as an alternative to aspirin for
>people who can not take aspirin because of its irritating effect on the
>gastrointestinal tract.
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>    Ginger cures following ailments
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>       <http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Asthma -
>Adults
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>       <http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Boils/
>Blisters
><http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Cold Sores
><http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Cuts
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>       <http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Cold
><http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Flu
><http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Gingivitis
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>       <http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Glandular
>Fever
><http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Gum Infections
><http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Head Lice
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>       <http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg>
>Infections
><http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Insect Bites /
>Stings
><http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Mosquito Bites
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>       <http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Mouth
>Ulcers
><http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Mumps
><http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Ringworm (tinea)
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>       <http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Skin
>Conditions - Antiseptic
><http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Sore Throat
><http://www.storage4all.com/uploads/94942b7f2b.jpg> Warts
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>With all the benefits to the average person, ginger should be included
>in the diet every day. Especially for a person who are suffering from
>heart problems, cold/flu, stress problem, motion sickness a daily dose
>of ginger combined with other herbs to enhance their effectiveness is
>part of a sensible, healthy diet.
>
Best Regards,

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Hemp Oil

Submitted by Sakinaben on Sun, 2007-03-11 08:59
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I have recently been referred to Hemp oil as a homeopathic aide for just general well being and would like to know more on this before attemtping to take this oil.

Hemp oil I am advised contains GLA and balanced Essential Fatty Acids in the ratio of 4:1. Essential Fatty Acids is Omega 3, 6 and 9 which our body requires it to optimum function. Hemp oil has been discovered to to give these oils in the
right ratio.

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Indian Herb confined to Scientific discussions

Submitted by Dr.Idris on Sat, 2007-03-10 11:11
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Pterocarpus Marsupium

Latin Name : Pterocarpus marsupium
English Name : Indian Kino Tree
Sanskrit / Indian Name : Bijaka
Pterocarpus marsupium is a large deciduous tree.

Constituents

The alkali, formed from the soluble portion of the heartwood of Pterocarpus Marsupium, yields liquiritigenin, isoloquiritigenin and pterostilibine.
 
REFRANCE
Sawhney, P.L. and Seshadri, T.R. 1956. Special chemical components of commercial woods and related plant materials: Part IV - Phenolic components of some Pterocarpus species. Journal of Science in India, Res. 15C, 154.

Pharmacological studies

Pterocarpus Marsupium has a high reputation in the traditional system of Indian medicine (including folklore) and therefore is one of the drugs used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus by Ayurvedic physicians in different parts of India.
Dravya Gund Vigyan (Baidyanath Prakashan); Gaon Ki Aushadhi Ratna (Kalida) Part I and II, Bhavprakash Nighantu.
 
Consequently, pharmacological studies have concentrated on the hypoglycaemic activity of Pterocarpus Marsupium.
 
Saifi, A.Q., Shinde, S., Kavishwar, W.K., and Gupta, S.R. 1971. Some aspects of phtyochemistry and hypoglycaemic actions of Pterocarpus Marsupium (Papilionaceare). Journal of Research in Indian Medicine 6(2), page 205.
 
Shah, D.S. 1967. A preliminary study of the hypoglycaemic action of heartwood of Pterocarpus Marsupium Roxb. Indian Journal of Medicine Res 55, 166.
 
Dharmadhikari and associates (1984) (2), while confirming the hypoglycaemic action of P. marsupium thought that this action may be partly due to stimulation of insulin secretion from the B-cells of the pancreas and partly due to decreased absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract.

Use in Treatment of Diabetes

Pterocarpus Marsupium is one of the drugs used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus by Ayurvedic physicians in India. An aqueous infusion of the heartwood has been found to reduce glucose-absorption from the gastrointestinal tract and improve insulin and pro-insulin levels.
It is effective in beta cell regeneration (stimulates the Beta-cells of the Islets of Langerhans to create more insulin, thus enabling the pancreas to function at its normal and optimum capacity) and has also been found to have a hypocholesteremic effect (that is, reducing hypercholesterolemia.
It has been found to reduce FBS (fasting blood sugar), PBS (post-prandial blood sugar, that is, blood sugar level 2 hours after a meal), and
 
It prevents development of long-term complications of diabetes. It is well documented in clinical trials.
 
 See list (below) of documents detailing clinical trials conducted in regard to the effect of Pterocarpus Marsupium on diabetes mellitus.
 
Pterocarpus Marsupium has been found to be non-toxic and completely safe (there are no "side effects").
 
The patient is advised by the ayurvedic physician to reduce gradually the allopathic or homeopathic drugs on observation of lowered sugar level in blood and urine. Allopoathis or homoeopathic drugs can be completely withdrawn after definite indication of return of normal level of sugar in blood and urine, as shown by blood and urine testing.

Clinical Studies

1.  A preliminary clinical trial on the extract of P. marsupium heartwood showed encouraging hypoglycaemic effects in 14 diabetic patients (Sepaha & Bose, 1956). (8)Sepaha. G.C. and Bose, S.N. 1956. Clinical observations on the antidiabetic properties of Pterocarpus marsupium and Eugenia Jambolana. J Indian Med Assoc 27, 388.
A multi-centric double blind clinical trial has been recently initiated by the ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research, a body conducting modern scientific studies on new drugs, and other scientific issues) on a few plants claimed to be useful in diabetes mellitus patients. Pterocarpus marsupium is one such plant. The clinical trials were successful, as this news item, from the Times of India, Friday October 8, 2004, shows.
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Diploma in Medicinal Herbalism (DMHS)

Submitted by Dr.Idris on Wed, 2007-02-14 06:20
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BURHANI INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCES
 
 FROM THE DESK OF FOUNDER DIRECTOR
        Dr.M.Idris Modi
       
 Human body is a living and vital machine. It doesn’t require external help whenever it fails to function normally.
Thus Naturopathy is the treatment system in which a Naturopath just assists or stimulates the body’s inherent power first to eliminate the toxins then making body free from diseases & finally regaining health with the help of five elements of Nature – Ether (space), Air, Fire, Water & Earth along with simple natural diet, Yoga & exercise. 
 
Our aim is to teach all about nature for keeping human being free from any disease without using any drugs. It can be possible only when each & every person do start &follow the nature’s laws at his own home. This is the main objective of B.I.N.S training program. As such demand for skilled naturopaths willing to give time, care & natural remedies is growing day by day. Naturopathy still has tremendous scope through out the world.
 
The objective of our institute is to educate the mass in different sections of medical education, which is unfortunately not very popular and directive to fulfill to present need as per medical industry is concerned, thus we intend to bridge the gap between ancient healing practices & modern technologies with the help of clinical & academic centers, etc.
 
The most important advantage of learning & completing this training program is mainly added healthy years to your own life & secondly the service you will be providing to the poor people and keeping them in good health who can not effort overheads on hospitalization, Doctors fee, medication etc.
 
 
Diploma in Medicinal Herbalism (DMHS) 
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2007- Special - Desire is the Fire.

Submitted by huneidsb on Wed, 2007-01-17 11:03
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2007- Special
Desire is the Fire.
 
As we have moved from 2006 to 2007, to the time of renewal and optimism, we naturally look to the future, imagine new possibilities, and anticipate new and bigger opportunities. 
 
Many of us call them "New Year's Resolutions", others call them “Goals” or “Benchmarks”.  Some just call them "plans".
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Short Story to Learn Time Management

Submitted by ShabbarSuterwala on Sat, 2007-01-13 12:16
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Dear Friends,
 
Greetings from Shabbar Suterwala.
 
A Beautiful Story I came across on Time Management and Setting Priorities.
 
A professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When class began, wordlessly he picked up a large empty jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks right to the top, rocks about 2" diameter.
 
He then asked the students if the jar was full? They agreed that it was.
 
So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them in to the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks. The students laughed.
 
He asked his students again if the jar was full? They agreed that yes,it was.
The professor then picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else.
 
"Now," said the professor, "I want you to recognize that this is your life.
 
The rocks are the important things - your family, your partner, your health, your children -anything that is so important to you that if it were lost, you would be nearly destroyed.
 
The pebbles are the other things in life that matter, but on a smaller scale. The pebbles represent things like your job, house, or car.
 
The  sand is everything else, the "small stuff."
 
"If you put the sand or the pebbles into the jar first, there is no room for the rocks.
 
The same goes for your life. If you spend all your energy and time on the small stuff, material things, you will never have room for the things that are truly most important.
 
Pay attention to the things that are Important in your  life and spend time on the Important.
 
Some of the Important's are:
  • Spend time with your Family.
  • Spend time with your People.
  • Spend time for your Customers.
  • Play with your children.
  • Take time to get medical checkups.
  • Take your partner out once a while.
  • Take time to renew yourself.
  • Find time for maintainance.
  • Spend time on Preventing than on Solving Problems
***** Take care of the rocks first - the things that really matter.****
 
Set your priorities, the rest is just pebbles and sand.
Believe in yourself, know what you want, and make it happen!
 
Best Regards
Shabbar Suterwala
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