HAVE A BLESSED DAY

WATCHING THE SUN (HELIOTHERAPY) Watching the sun, the old method of healing has many health benefits. The sun can recharge every level of our energy. Let's see how. Sun is great sourse of life. Ultraviolet radiation of the Sun has positive effect on general health condition of the body, stimulates production of melanine, stimulates metabolism (especially metabolism of minerals) and generally has good impact on condition of glands with internal secretion. Thanks to the Sun, vitamin D in human organism changes into calcium, encourages the production of hormone endorphin which makes the feeling of happiness and satisfaction. This means that Sun is very good as prevention and natural cure in cases of depresion. It is generally known fact that insufficient exposure to the Sun light can cause problems with functioning of the nervous system. This is very common in Scandinavian countries which have small amount of sunny days during the year. Enough Sun light prevents from rachitis. The children who spend too many hours in the closed area: in the room or in front of the computer, take a risk to suffer from rachitis that starts because of irregular mineralisation of bones during the develpoment of the body and what is most important: in cases of lack of vitamin D. The best time for sungazing (watching the sun or heliotherapy) is in early morning and late afternoon hours (sun rise or sun set). It is good to know that exposure to the Sun in the noon, when the ultraviolet radiadion is the highest, can be very harmful and dangerous. Exposure to the sun needs to be gradual, eyes should be protected with sun glasses and head with small hat of straw or white linen. Specail caution is recommended to the persons that suffer from hyperthyroidism (increased function of thyroid gland) and hypertension (high blood pressure) because it is supersensitive when ultraviolet radiation appear. Sungazing - Sun Yoga - Solar Yoga Ancient and almost forgotten method of treating with Sun foster the teacher of sungazing Hira Ratan Manek. He is well known from 1995. because of his way of living, according to the Sun energy and water. He just sometimes drink tea, coffee or milk. This incredible interesting man lectures all around the world for several years where he points out that the core of the Sun Yoga is not in reduced need for food but in achieving balanced and healthy way of life. He developed simple and safe method of healing (watching the sun - sungazing - sun yoga), by studying solar yoga from ancient Greek times, Egyptians and native Americans. How to do Sungazing? Sungazing or watching the sun have to be conducted only once in lifetime. This process lasts for 270 days or 9-12 months, depending on number of sunny days in the month. Solar Yoga starts by looking at the Sun for 10 seconds, day-to-day. It needs to be extended for 5-10 seconds every day and at the end of the sun therapy (the last day) it lasts for 45 minutes. During watching the sun, it is recommended to stand on the ground with bare feet. What is also important: You need to look at the sun during the time so-called "golden hour". This is the name for the first hour after sunrise and the last hour when sun sets. Since the Solar Yoga needs to be conducted only once in the day and "golden hour" happens twice, no matter when you pick to exercise Solar Yoga.

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TURMERIC      A truly wonderful herb.

The use of turmeric was described in tradition Chinese and Indian medicine as early as seventh century AD. Traditionally Turmeric has been used to treat long list of conditions, including diarrhea, fever, bronchitis,colds, parasites, worms, leprosy, bladder and kidney inflammations etc. Herbalist have applied turmeric to bruise, leech bites,festering eye infections, mouth inflammation, skin conditions and infected wounds beside its application in the cosmetic industries. Turmeric is an important seasoning ingredient many Indian cusines.

Curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, is an antioxidant. Antioxidants are compounds that can protect the body’s cells from damage caused by activated oxygen molecules known as free radicals. Laboratory studies have also shown that curcumin interferes with several important molecular pathways involved in cancer development, growth, and spread.

Recently, curcumin has received a great deal more attention in studies than turmeric as a whole herb. Researchers are studying curcumin to learn whether it is an effective anti-inflammatory agent and whether it holds any promise for cancer prevention or treatment. A number of studies of curcumin have shown promising results. Curcumin can kill cancer cells in laboratory dishes and also reduces growth of surviving cells. Curcumin also has been found to reduce development of several forms of cancer in laboratory animals.

Human studies of curcumin in cancer prevention and treatment are in the very early stages. One study of 15 patients with colorectal cancer was done to find out how much curcumin they could safely take, and whether they could take a dose large enough to be detected in the blood. The patients were able to take 3.6 grams of curcumin without noting ill effects. At this high dose, some curcumin and its products were found in the blood. Lower doses may work for the stomach and intestine. Even though it does not absorb well into the body, it has been shown to absorb into the colon lining and into any cancerous tissue in the colon. The researchers recommended that the high dose be used when curcumin is tested for effects outside the intestine. Other small studies have found people were able to take up to 10 grams per day for a period of a few weeks without any noticiable problems. Some researchers are currently working on ways to increase absorption of curcumin by combining it with other substances. Further clinical trials are needed to find out what role, if any, turmeric and curcumin may play in the prevention or treatment of cancer.

Here are 20 reasons to add turmeric to your diet:

1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.

2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.

3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.

4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.

5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.

6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.

7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.

8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.

9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.

10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.

11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.

12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.

13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.

14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.

16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.

17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.

18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.

19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.

20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.

Turmeric can be taken in powder or pill form. It is available in pill form in most health food stores, usually in 250-500mg capsules.

Once you start using turmeric on a regular basis, it's fun to find new ways to use it in recipes. 

Contraindications: Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to consult with a doctor before doing so as turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.

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