incontinence,impotence, stress,greens and cancer.

Tip 72. The reality of food allergies.
Despite the scepticism of American specialists, food allergy is an important cause of disease.
There are two methods to detect disturbing foods. The first method is the trial-and- error
elimination diet. This automatically eliminates many hazards and foods. Keep to organic,
untreated, unprocessed foods as far as possible and you will eliminate another set of hazards
such as pesticides, various sprays and other poisons.
After having eliminated as many disturbing factors as possible, a self-search should be carried
out to ascertain any suspicious symptoms from foods. It is advisable to try an elimination diet,
excluding suspected foods for two weeks until the cause is detected. Occasionally, by changing the brand or the type, you can find a food substitute that does not upset you.
Tip 73. Ten Commandments for Problem Drinkers
Here are the Ten Commandments for Problem Drinkers, as given by psychiatrist Dr. William B. Terhune. These are:
(i) Never drink when you "need one."
(ii) Sip slowly.
(iii) Space your drinks, waiting 30 minutes for a second drink after the first and then an hour before the third.
(iv) Dilute your alcohol.
(v) Keep an accurate and truthful records of the number of drinks you take.
(vi) Never conceal the amount you drink.
(vii) Never drink on an empty stomach.
(viii) Never drink on cue (for lunch, for dinner, just because you are tired, in bedroom seduction, because you are bored or frustrated, or at bedtime).
(ix) Never take a drink in the morning to break a hangover.
(x) And never drink to escape discomfort, either physical or mental.
Tip 74. Raw Juice Therapy? Timing is everything!
When on a raw juice therapy, the prescribed juice should be drunk every three hours. One can
thus take juices five to six times a day. A glass of water mixed with lemon juice and 20 to 30
grams of honey may be taken first thing in the morning on arising.
Thereafter, the prescribed juice may be taken at three-hourly intervals. The quantity of juice on each occasion may be 250 ml on the first day. This quantity may be increased by 50 ml each succeeding day until one takes 600 ml on each occasion.
The juice diet can be continued for 30 to 40 days without any ill-effects. The patient should take adequate rest during the raw juice therapy.
Tip 75. To treat high blood pressure, get enough sleep.
Persons suffering from hypertension must ensure at least eight hours of restful sleep, because
proper rest is an important aspect of the treatment. Most important of all, the patient must avoid
over-straining, worries, tension, anger and haste.
The person who has hypertension must try to be cheerful and develop a contented mind. The natural treatment may take sometime but it is the safest and best way to get rid of this disease.
Tip 76. Treat acne from the inside out.
For treatment of acne, eschew topical medicaments.
The treatment of acne by the administration of salve or ointment does not serve any purpose.
They only suppress the action of the sebaceous glands temporarily. In nature cure, the main
emphasis is on diet and certain water applications. To begin with the patient should resort to all
-fruit diet for about a week. In this regimen, there should be three meals a day, consisting of
fresh juicy fruits, such as apples, pears, grapes, grapefruit, pineapple and peaches. Citrus fruits, bananas, dried, stewed or tinned fruits should not be taken. Unsweetened lemon or plain water, either hot or cold, should be drunk and nothing else. During this period, warm-water enema should be taken daily to cleanse the bowels and all other measures adopted to eradicate constipation.
After a week of all fruit diet, the patient can gradually adopt a well-balanced diet. Emphasis
should be on raw foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, sprouted seeds, raw nuts and
whole grain cereals, especially millet and brown rice. Further shorter periods on the all-fruits for
three days, or so may be necessary at a monthly interval until the condition of the skin improves.
Strict attention to diet is essential for recovery. Starchy, protein and fatty foods, should be
restricted. Meats, sugar, strong tea or coffee, condiments, pickles, refined and processed foods
should all be avoided, as also soft drinks, candies, ice cream and products made with sugar and white flour.
Tip 77. Treat hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis) with fresh air and warm bath.
The patient should undertake plenty of outdoor exercise and eliminate all mental stress and
worries. Even lying in the sun motionless in the early morning or just before dusk may be helpful.
Prolonged neutral immersion baths at bed time on alternate days is beneficial. This bath
is administered in a bath tub which should be properly fitted with hot and cold water connection.
The bath-tub should be fitted with water at a temperature ranging from 92º to 98º F and the
patient should lie in it for an hour or so. The head should be kept cold with a cold compress.
Tip 78. Treat bronchitis with moist heat.
In addition to diet, treat bronchitis with a hot poultice.
A simple hot poultice of linseed should be applied over the front and back of the chest. It will
greatly relieve pain. Poultices act by diluting the vessels of the surface and thereby reducing the blood pressure. The heat of the poultice acts as a cardiac stimulant. A poultice should be applied neatly and carefully and should be often renewed, so that it does not hamper respiration.
Turpentine may be rubbed over the chest with fomentation for the same object.
Tip 79. What you need to know before you start a diet, especially a raw juice diet.
Give care before starting a raw juice diet.
Certain precautions are necessary in adopting an exclusive diet of raw juices. Firstly,
all juices should be made fresh immediately before drinking. Canned and frozen juices should
not be used. It will be advisable that one should have one's own juicer for extracting fresh juices.
Secondly, only fresh ripe fruits and vegetables, preferably organically grown, should be used for extraction of juices.
Thirdly, only as much juice as needed for immediate consumption should be
extracted. Raw juices oxidise rapidly and lose their medicinal value in storage, even under
refrigeration.
Fourthly, the quality of the juices has a distinct bearing on the results obtained. In
case of incomplete extraction of juices, their effective power is proportionately reduced due to
the absence of the vitamins and enzymes which are left behind in fibre and the pulp.
Finally, if juices are too sweet they should be diluted in water on 50: 50 basis or mixed with other less sweet juices. This is especially important in some specific conditions such as diabetes, hypoglycaemia, arthritis and high blood pressure.
Tip 80. What you need to know about fruit.
Like vegetables, fruits are an excellent source of minerals, vitamins and enzymes. They are
easily digested and exercise a cleansing effect on the blood and digestive tract. They contain
high alkaline properties, a high percentage of water and a low percentage of proteins and fats.
Their organic acid and high sugar content have immediate refreshing effects.
Apart from seasonable fresh fruits, dry fruits, such as raisins, prunes and figs are also beneficial. Fruits are at their best when eaten in the raw and ripe states. In cooking, the loose portions of the nutrient salts and carbohydrates. They are most beneficial when taken as a separate meal by themselves, preferably for breakfast in the morning. If it becomes necessary to take fruits with regular food, they should form a larger proportion of the meals. Fruits, however, make better combination with milk than with meals. It is also desirable to take one kind of fruit at a time. For the maintenance of good health, at least one pound of uncooked fruits should form part of the daily diet. In case of sickness, it will be advisable to take fruits in the form of juices.
Tip 81. What you need to know about seeds, nuts, and grains.
Seeds, nuts, and grains: These are the most important and the most potent of all foods and contain all the important nutrients needed for human growth.
These foods contain the germ, the reproductive power which is of vital importance for the lives of human beings and their health. Millet, wheat, oats, barley, brown rice, beans and peas are all highly valuable in building health. Wheat, mung beans, alfalfa seeds and soya beans make excellent sprouts. Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, peanuts and soya beans contain complete proteins of high biological value.
Seeds, nuts and grains are also excellent natural sources of essential unsaturated fatty acids
necessary for health. They are also good sources of lecithin and most of the B vitamins. They
are the best natural sources of vitamin C, which is perhaps the most important vitamin for the preservation of health and prevention of premature ageing. Besides, they are rich sources of
minerals and supply necessary bulk in the diet. They also contain auxones, the natural
substance that play an important role in the rejuvenation of cells and prevention of premature
ageing.
Tip 82. What you need to know about vegetables.
Don't forget to eat your vegetables. They are extremely rich source of minerals, enzymes and vitamins.
Faulty cooking and prolonged careless storage, however, destroy these valuable nutrients. Most of the vegetables are, therefore, best consumed in their natural raw state in the form of salads. There are different kinds of vegetables. They may be edible roots, stems, leaves, fruits and seeds. Each group contributes to the diet in its own way. Fleshy roots have energy value and good sources of vitamin B. Seeds are relatively high in carbohydrates and proteins and yellow ones are rich in vitamin A. Leaves, stems and fruits are excellent sources of minerals, vitamins, water and roughage.
To prevent loss of nutrients in vegetables, it would be advisable to steam or boil vegetables in
their juices on a slow fire and the water or cooking liquid should not be drained off. No vegetable should be peeled unless it is so old that the peel is tough and unpalatable. In most root vegetables, the largest amount of mineral is directly under the skin and these are lost if
vegetables are peeled. Soaking of vegetables should also be avoided if taste and nutritive value are to be preserved.
Tip 83. Vegetarianism enlivens the health.
Vegetarianism enlivens the health.
The word " Vegetarian " was coined by the Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom in about
1847. The word does not come from vegetable as is generally assumed: It is a derivation of the
Latin word ' vegetari ' which means to enliven.
The practice of vegetarianism, however, goes far back in history. Many noted philosophers and
religious teachers urged their followers to avoid a flesh diet. Brahminism, Jainism,
Zoraostrianism and Buddhism acknowledged the sacredness of life and the need to live without causing suffering; so did many of the early Christians.
There are various types of vegetarians." Vegans "are the strictest vegetarians who eat only
plant foods and exclude all animal by-products such as eggs, milk, cheese, curd, butter, ghee
and even honey. There are " lacto vegetarians " who eat plant foods as well as dairy products
and " lacto-ovo vegetarians " who eat eggs besides plant foods and dairy products. There are
even fish-eating vegetarians. The common factor among them is that they do not eat the flesh of warm- blooded animals.
Tip 84. What You Need to Know About Combining Foods, Rule #1.
An important rule for food combining is to avoid mixing carbohydrates and acid fruits in the
same meal.
The starch-splitting enzyme ptyalin in the saliva plays an important role as the food
is chewed. It converts the complex starch molecules into simpler sugars. Ptyalin requires a
neutral or slightly alkaline medium for proper functioning and this is the normal condition of the
saliva in the mouth. However, when acid foods are taken, the action of ptyalin is halted. It is,
therefore, necessary to avoid acid fruits in the same meal as sweet fruits or starches. Thus
tomatoes should not be eaten with starches especially potatoes or bread.
Refined sugar products are also acidic, both in the mouth and in the bloodstream. The acidifying of the saliva by sucrose is one of the main causes of tooth decay. It can also cause severe damage to the digestion.
In a nutshell, starches, fats, green vegetables and sugars may be eaten together as they require either an alkaline or neutral medium for their digestion. Similarly, proteins, green vegetables and acid fruits may be eaten together as they require an acid or neutral medium for their digestion.
But starches and proteins, fats and proteins and starches and acid fruits should not be eaten
together as a general rule, if the best results are required from the ingestion of the food eaten.
This in brief is the whole basis for successful food combination.
Tip 85. Why you need fruit in your diet.
Fruit is the universal detoxifier, principally because of its content of potassium. It promotes the secretion of hormones and helps the kidneys in detoxification of blood. Potassium is important as an alkalizing agent in keeping a proper acid-alkaline balance in the blood and tissues. It is essential for muscle contraction and therefore, important for proper heart function. Potassium prevents female disorders by stimulating the endocrine hormone production. It is involved in the proper functioning of the nervous system and helps overcome fatigue. It also aids
in clear thinking by sending oxygen to the brain and assists in reducing blood pressure.
Potassium is widely distributed in foods. All vegetables, especially green, leafy vegetables, grapes, oranges, lemons, raisins, whole grains, lentils, sunflower seeds, nuts, milk, cottage Cheese, and butter milk are rich sources. Potatoes, especial potato peelings, and bananas are
especially good sources.
Tip 86. The reasons for eating greens.
Eat your greens. Researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and at St. John's Medical College in Bangalore recently published a landmark study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Working with clinicians from Harvard University, the researchers found that heart disease in India could be predicted by just two factors: Eating green leafy vegetables just 3 times a week lowered the risk of heart disease by 67 percent. Cooking foods in mustard oil rather than sunflower oil lowered risk of heart disease by 50 percent.
One of the most effective home remedies for preventing heart disease is lemon peel. It is believed to be one of the richest known sources of vitamin P. It strengthens the entire arterial system. Shredded lemon peel may be added to soups and stews, or sprinkled over salads. To make a medicine, the peel of one or two lemons may be cut up finely, covered with warm water and allowed to stand for about 12 hours. A teaspoonful may be taken every three hours, or immediately before or after a meal.
Parsley is another effective preventative for heart disease. It contains elements which help to maintain the blood vessels, particularly the capillaries and arterial system in a healthy condition. It may be taken as a beverage by simmering it gently in the water for a few minutes and partaking several times daily. The beet juice has also proved valuable in arteriosclerosis. It is an excellent solvent for inorganic calcium deposit. Juices of carrot and spinach are also beneficial. These juices can be taken individually or in combination. Formula proportions found helpful when used in combination are carrot 300 ml and spinach 200 ml to prepare 500 ml of juice.
Tip 87. Everything you need to know about bran.
Bran, the outer coverings of grains, is one of the richest sources of dietary fibre.
And it contains several types of fibre including cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin. Wheat and corn bran are highly beneficial in relieving constipation.
Experiments show that oat bran can reduce cholesterol levels substantially. Corn bran is considered more versatile. It relieves constipation and also lowers LDL cholesterol, which is one of the more harmful kinds.
Besides being rich in fibre, bran has a real food value being rich in time, iron and vitamins and containing a considerable amount of protein.
Tip 88. More things you need to know about fibre.
There are six classes of fibre. They are cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, gums, mucilage and
lignin. They differ in physical properties and chemical interactions in the gut, though all except
lignin are polysaccharides. The facts known so far about these forms of fibre as a result of
various studies are discussed below.
Cellulose: Thisis the most prevalent fibre. It is fibrous and softens the stool. It abounds in fruits,
vegetables, bran, whole-meal bread and beans. It is also present in nuts and seeds. It increases the bulk of intestinal waste and eases it quickly through the colon. Investigations indicate that these actions may dilute and flush cancer-causing toxins out of the intestinal tract. They also suggest that cellulose may help level out glucose in the blood and curb weight gain.
Hemicellulose: It is usually present wherever cellulose is and shares some of its traits. Like
cellulose, it helps relieve constipation, waters down carcinogens in the bowel and aids in
weight reduction. Both cellulose and hemicellulose undergo some bacterial breakdown in the
large intestine and this produces gas.
Pectin: This form of fibre is highly beneficial in reducing serum cholesterol levels. It, however,
does not have influence on the stool and does nothing to prevent constipation. Researches are
being conducted to ascertain if pectin can help eliminate bile acids through the intestinal tract
thereby preventing gallstones and colon cancer. It is found in apples, grapes, berries, citrus
fruits, guava, raw papaya and bran.
Gums and Mucilages: They are the sticky fibres found in dried beans, oat bran and oatmeal.
Investigations have shown that they are useful in the dietary control of diabetes and cholesterol.
Lignin: The main function of lignin is to escort bile acid and cholesterol out of the intestines. There is some evidence that it may prevent the formation of gallstones. It is contained in cereals, bran, whole meal flour, raspberries, strawberries, cabbage, spinach, parsley and tomatoes.
The best way to increase fibre content in the diet is to increase the constipation of wholemeal
bread, brown rice, peas beans, lentils, root vegetables and sugar-containing fruits, such as
dates, apples, pears and bananas. The intake of sugar, refined cereals, meat, eggs and dairy
products should be reduced. Candies, pastries, cakes which are rich in both sugar and fat,
should be taken sparingly. White processed bread should be completely eliminated from the
diet.
Tip 89. Basic, health-giving foods.
The basic health-giving foods are all of plant origin: seeds and nuts, vegetables, and fruit. They should be supplemented with certain special foods such as milk, vegetable oils and honey.
Milk is an excellent food. It is considered as " Nature's most nearly perfect food." The best way to take milk is in its soured form - that is, yoghurt and cottage cheese. Soured milk is superior to sweet milk as it is in a pre-digested form and more easily assimilated. Milk helps maintain a healthy intestinal flora and prevents intestinal putrefaction and constipation.
High quality unrefined oils should be added to the diet. They are rich in unsaturated fatty acids,
vitamin C and F and lecithin. The average daily amount should not exceed two tablespoons.
Honey too is an ideal food. It helps increase calcium retention in the system, prevents nutritional anaemia besides being beneficial in kidney and liver disorders, colds, poor circulation and complexion problems. It is one of the nature's finest energy-giving food.
A diet of the three basic food groups, supplemented with the special foods, mentioned above,
will ensure a complete and adequate supply of all the vital nutrients needed for health, vitality
and prevention of diseases. It is not necessary to include animal protein like egg, fish or meat in this basic diet, as animal protein, especially meat, always has a detrimental effect on the healing process. A high animal protein is harmful to health and may cause many of our common ailments.
Tip 90. Get the protein-power of meat while eating a vegetarian diet by combining plant foods.
When pursuing a vegetarian diet, combine plant foods for maximum protein.
Wheat, which has a deficiency in the amino-acid lysine but an abundance of sulphur
containing amino-acids, can be combined with beans which have the opposite enrichment
combination. Taken together, they complement each other to form a complete protein.
As regards the adequacy of B12 nutrition, lacto-ovo vegetarians and lacto-vegetarians should not feel concerned on this score, as the B12 needs can be easily supplied by dairy products and eggs. A quarter litre of milk or 100 grams of cheese or 1 egg per day will supply the
recommended daily allowance. This vitamin once eaten is stored in the liver.
Vegans, however, do not get this vitamin in their food, yet reliable scientific studies have found no evidence of B12 deficiency diseases. It is therefore, presumed that this vitamin can be synthesised in the body.
Tip 91. For good health, do not be an epicure.
Simple meals in every way are more conducive to health, than more elaborate ones,
no matter how well they may be combined.
An important point to remember about meals is that the smaller the number of courses they
consist of, the better it will be. They should approximate to a one-course meal as much as
possible.
The content of this one course? Plant foods! A vegetarian diet can have many nutritional benefits, if it is rich in fruits and vegetables, and contains moderate amounts of seeds, nuts, whole grains and legumes. One of the main benefits of a proper vegetarian diet is its low caloric content in relation to the bulk supplied, which helps maintain ideal weight.
Tip 92. Meat is not needed for good health.
Meat seems to have assumed an exaggerated importance nutritionally.
It is generally mistakenly believed that nutritional deficiencies, especially of proteins and vitamin B12 and poor health may result if animal foods are eliminated. Studies however, have indicated to health problems or deficiency diseases for those on a vegetarian diet.
Of the 22 amino acids -the essential components of proteins - needed by the body for its normal functioning, only nine need be supplied by the diet as the body synthesises the remaining 13. The body can use 100 per cent of this protein if all ten amino acids are in ideal proportions. If, however, one or more of the essential amino acids are present in less than the ideal amount, the value of the entire protein is reduced in the same proportions. On a quality rating scale of 1 to 100, egg protein is 95, milk is 82, meat and poultry are 67, fish 80, grains are between 50 to 70 and legumes, nuts and seeds are between 40 and 60.
The so-called protein deficiency in a vegetarian diet is in fact more imaginary than real as the
contribution of the protein value of the green vegetables has been ignored and the true protein
requirement is less than that assumed. Green vegetable protein is as high in quality as milk
protein and thus makes a very valuable contribution to the vegetarian's protein nutrition. The
high quality of protein balances the lower quality of other vegetarian proteins such as nuts and
beans. The recommended daily allowance of 70 value proteins is 44 grams per day for women
and 56 for men. Researchers have now discovered that the actual protein requirement is much
less, being 15 grams per day of 100 value protein or 21.5 grams of 70 value protein or 30 grams of 50 value protein. A wholesome vegetarian diet can, therefore, easily meet the body's protein needs.
Tip 93. The key to optimal nutrition is combining the right foods.
Optimal nutrition is achieved through wise combinations of foods.
The observance of rules of food combining is neither faddish nor eccentric. It is a simple,
scientifically -based system of selecting foods, from among different types, which are
compatible. This facilitates easy and efficient digestion and ensures after-meal comfort.
Digestion is not merely chemical or physical process, but also a physiological one. When food
enters the body, it undergoes several changes before it is broken down into its constituent parts and assimilated. But no food can be assimilated by the system and used by various organs unless it has first been digested and then absorbed in the digestive system known as alimentary canal, while the residue, unfit for absorption is eliminated from the system.
The chemical part of digestion is accomplished by a series of juices and their enzymes. The
juices alternate between alkalis and acids, and their character is determined by the requirement of the enzymes they contain. These enzymes remain active in suitable media of well defined acid-alkaline ranges and are destroyed in unsuitable media.
Tip 94. What you need to know about combining foods, Rule #2.
The most important rule for combining foods is to avoid mixing protein and carbohydrate
concentrated foods. Although every food contains some protein, those regarded as protein
concentrated foods demand the longest digestive time. They are held in the stomach for some
hours until the gastric juices has performed its task. This may vary from two-and-a-half to six hours, depending upon the complexity of the protein in the food. If a protein food is mixed with
starch-concentrated or sugar-concentrated foods, it will usually result in fermentation. This may
lead to indigestion and gas in the stomach.
Animal-food proteins, such as meats, fish and cheese, require very high concentration of
hydrochloric acid. Their gastric digestin will be greatly inhibited by carbohydrate fermentation in
the stomach. This will produce more gas and increased discomfort. Eating meat, potatoes, bread and sweets should, therefore, be especially avoided.
Protein foods are best digested when eaten with fresh vegetable salad. Primary protein foods
such as nuts, seeds and soyabeans also combine very well with acid fruits like oranges,
pineapples, grapefruit and lemons, and fairly well with sub-acid fruits, like grapes, pears, apples, berries, apricots and peaches. These vegetables and fruits are rich natural sources of vitamin C which aids protein digestion.
Tip 95. What you need to know about combining foods, Rule #3.
The second important rule for food combining is to avoid mixing proteins and fats at the same
meal.
Fat in foods inhibits the secretion of gastric juice through the small wall. Thus when
fat-concentrated foods are taken with protein foods, gastric catabolism will decrease by the
degree of liquid concentration in the stomach. Fat will remain undigested in the stomach until
gastric juices complete their work on the complex protein molecule.
Although all primary protein foods contain high concentration of fat, such lipids will be held in
suspension, awaiting catabolism in the intestine, without impeding gastric action. Free fats like
oil, butter, and milk tend to coat the gastric mucosa, thereby inhibiting its effort to secrete gastric juice. Fat surrounding fried foods is also regarded as free fat and it interferes with gastric catabolism.
Tip 96. Eat different foods at different meals.
Eat different foods at different meals.
A meal consisting of proteins, carbohydrates and fats may remain in the stomach for six to seven hours before the stomach is emptied. If carbohydrates are eaten without proteins, they remain in the stomach for a relatively short period. A fruit meal remains in the stomach for even shorter time.
It is advisable to eat these different foods at different meals- a fruit meal, a starch meal
and a protein meal. The ideal practice is a fruit meal for breakfast, a starch meal with salad and
non- starchy vegetables for lunch, and a protein meal with a salad and non-starchy vegetables
for dinner.
Tip 97. Fruit juices and vegetable juices have different health applications.
Generally speaking, fruit juices stir up toxins and acids in the body, thereby stimulating the
eliminative processes. Vegetable juices, on the other hand, soothe the jaded nerves and work in a much milder manner. They carry away toxic matter in a gentle way.
Owing to their differing actions, fruit and vegetable juices should not be used at the same time or mixed together. It is desirable to use juices individually. In any case not more than three juices should be used in any one mixture.
Tip 98. Plant protein makes life possible.
Plant protein makes life possible.
In 1838, a Dutch chemist, G. J. Mulder, described a certain organic material as "unquestionably the most important of all known substances in the organic kingdom. Without it, no life appears possible on our planet. Through its means the chief phenomena of life are produced."
This complex nitrogen-bearing substance was called protein from the Greek word meaning " take the first place." Protein in now a group name signifying the principal nitrogenous constituents of the protoplasm of all plant and animal tissues.
There are several varieties of protein. Each type contains a specific number of "building blocks " known as amino-acids. Before they can be absorbed by the body, all proteins must first be
broken down into amino-acids. When food stuffs are ingested, the nutrients and amino-acids do not immediately diffuse into all the different tissues. There are a series of biochemical reactions in the digestive tract which collect these proteins, break them down and then utilise them as needed. Any interference with the normal digestive process causes in-complete protein digestion resulting in gas, bloating etc.
There are about 22 amino acids needed for the normal functioning of the body. The body can
manufacture many amino acids if it has no adequate nitrogen source, but it cannot produce
certain others in sufficient amounts to meet its needs. The amino acids that the body cannot
synthesis is in adequate amounts are called essential or indispensable because they must be
supplied by the diet in proper proportions and amounts to meet the requirements for maintenance of growth. The body can synthesize in sufficient amounts to meet its needs if the total amount of nitrogen supplied by protein is adequate.
Tip 99. Get to know the many possibilities of juicing.
Fruit and vegetable juices may be divided into six main types. These are
• Juices from sweet fruits such as prunes and grapes.
• Juices from sub-acid fruits like apple, plum, pear, peach, apricot and cherry,
• Juices from acid fruits like orange, lemon, grapefruit, strawberry and pineapple.
• Juices from vegetable fruits, namely, tomato and cucumber.
• Juices from green leafy vegetables like cabbage, celery, lettuce, spinach, parsley and watercress.
• Juices from root vegetables like beetroot, carrot, onion, potato and radish.
There are rules for successful use of the six types of juices. They are:
• Juices from sweet fruits may be combined with juices of sub-acid fruits, but not with those of acid fruits, vegetable fruits or vegetables.
• Juices from sub-acid fruits may be combined with juices of sweet fruits, or acid fruits, but not with other juices.
• Juices from acid fruits may be combined with those of sub-acid fruits or vegetable fruits, but not with other juices.
• Juices from vegetable fruits may be combined with those of acid fruits or of green leafy vegetables, but not with other juices.
• Juices from green leafy vegetables may be combined with those of vegetable fruits or of the root vegetable, but not with other juices.
• Juices from root vegetables may be combined with those of green leafy vegetables, but no t with other juices.
A proper selection of juices in treating a particular ailment is very essential. Thus, for
instance, juices of carrot, cucumber, cabbage and other vegetables are very valuable in
asthma, arthritis and skin disease, but juices of orange and mosambi aggravate their
symptoms by increasing the amount of mucus.
Tip 100. Relax the eyes to relieve glaucoma.
The glaucoma patient should undertake various methods of relaxing and strengthening the eyes. He should avoid emotional stress and cultivate a tranquil, restful life style. He should also avoid prolonged straining of the eyes such as occurs during excessive TV or movie watching and excessive reading. The use of sun glasses should be avoided.
Equally important is the avoidance of stimulants, tea, coffee, and caffeinated soft drinks.
Tip 101. To look young, take lecithin.
In some cases, the cosmetic effect of lecithin does as much for the mental outlook of persons as it does for their physical well-being. It has been found to eliminate the yellow or yellow-brown plaques on the skin or around the eyes caused by fatty deposits. It is a natural tranquilliser which is beneficial in nervous exhaustion. It can produce great alertness in elderly people.
Some studies have indicated that lecithin increases the gamma globulin in the blood. This helps fight infection. It provides an increased immunity against pneumonia. It has also been found to lower blood pressure in some people. In combination with vitamin E, it has proved helpful in lowering the requirements of insulin in diabetics. It has also proved valuable in the treatment of certain skin ailments, including acne, eczema and psoriasis.
Tip 102. Controlled breathing allows restful sleep.
Controlled breathing is also a great help in inducing sleep. The method is to lie on your side in
bed, and then take three deep breaths expanding the abdomen completely. Then hold your
breath as long as you can. Next, take three more breaths and repeat the breath-holding. While
you hold your breath, carbon dioxide accumulates in the body and induces natural sleep.
Regular, active exercising during the day and mild exercise at bedtime enhances the quantity
and the quality of sleep. Exercise stimulates the elimination of lactic acid from the body which
correlates with stress and muscular tension. Regular exercise also produces hormonal changes which are beneficial to the body and to the sleep pattern. Walking, jogging, skipping, swimming are all ideal exercises. Vigorous exercise should, however, be avoided at night as this can be over stimulating.
Tip 103. Quick tips for curing backache.
For chronic conditions of the lower back, consider the alternate hipbath.
This technique of the nature cure also known as revulsive hipbath This bath relieves chronic inflammatory conditions of the pelvic viscera such as salpingitis, ovaritis, cellulitis and various neuralgias of the genitourinary organs, sciatica and lumbago.
The temperature in the hot tub should be 40º C to 45º C and in the cold tub 10º C to 18ºC. The patient should alternately sit in the hot tub for five minutes and then in the cold tub for three minutes. The duration of the bath is generally 10 to 20 minutes. The head and neck should be kept cold with a cold compress. The treatment should end with a dash of cold water to the hips.
Tip 104. Quick tips for curing fatigue.
Throw away your sleeping pills and learn the methods of refreshing sleep. Sleeping well is an art. It needs a perfect blend of healthy habits and control of mind. A clean body and mind, relaxed mood, physical exercises, and perfect dietary control are some of the basic sleep-inducing methods. Unpleasant situations at bed time such as arguments, quarrels, watching a horror movie, listening to loud music which would create anxiety, fear, excitement and worries should be avoided. Such situations stimulate the cerebral cortex and tend to keep one awake. The sleeping place should be well ventilated, with balanced temperature and free from noises.
The bed should be neither too hard nor too soft, but comfortable. The pillow should not be too hard or too high. The bedclothes should be loose-fitting and light coloured. Another important rule is not to have heavy food shortly before bed time.
Sleeping pills are no remedy for sleeplessness. They are habit-forming and become less effective when taken continuously. They lower the I.Q. dull the brain and can prove fatal if taken in excess or before or after alcohol. The side-effect of sleeping pills include indigestion, skin rashes, lowered resistance to infection, circulatory and respiratory problems, poor appetite, high blood pressure, kidney and liver problems and mental confusion. Gain good sleep through healthy habits rather than from pharmacy.
Tip 105. Quick tips for curing joint pain.
Stiff and swollen joints can be cured by massage combined with mechanical movements.
Massage is, however, not recommended in serious inflammatory cases of the joints and in
tubercular joints. It should also be avoided in infectious diseases like diphtheria and gonorrhoea which cause formation of pus as massage may spread the pus to the entire system. Sprains and bruises can be cured by massage. In these cases, affected parts should first be bathed with hot water for 15 to 30 minutes. Next the massage should be done for a few minutes. Gentle stroking and kneading is recommended on and around the injured tissues. Fractures can also be treated through massage.
This form of massage is of great help in atrophy of the muscles which usually follows if the
muscles are not used for any length of time. This condition may also be brought about by
injuries, diseases of the joints, inflammation of the muscles and nerves, and by too long use of
cats, bandages and splints.
A human being carries one -half of the weight of his body in the form of muscular tissues.
One-fourth of the blood supply circulates in the muscles. When one gets a good massage
treatment, the muscles get regenerated and are then capable of holding half of the blood supply.
Massage thus provides additional nourishment to feed the muscular tissues, helping them to
grow strong. Tapping, striking, and vibrating help the muscle to develop its contractile power.
Muscle massage is brought by first effleurage, kneading, followed by tapotement. Later, active
and passive movements are given.
Tip 106. Quick tips for curing male impotence.
The surprising cure for male impotence is derived from the simple soybean. For sexual potency, take lecithin.
Lecithin has been suggested as a sexual aid. It was used in Germany 30 years ago as a
restorative of sexual powers, for glandular exhaustion and nervous and mental disorders.
Seminal fluid is rich in lecithin. Because of its loss from the body, its need for men is regarded as specially great, but women also benefit from lecithin. Its use is also considered valuable in minimising pre-menstrual and menopausal tension.
All that must be remembered in taking this entirely non-toxic supplement is that "more is not always better." When your stomach begins to reject the supplement, you have taken enough. Signs of excessive dosage are loose bowels and very mildly acidic stomach. These symptoms disappear when the dosage is normalized.
Tip 107. Quick tips for curing nerve problems.
Massage benefits many nerve problems.
In case of acute inflammation of the nerves, massage should be done carefully. Light and gentle stroking are recommended. Deep pressure should not be used on swollen nerves for it will increase the inflammation. All that is needed is just a gentle tapotement or beating of the nerve.
Nerve compression is recommended for soothing emotional tension. Grasp the limb with both hands, and create firm pressure around and down the arm. Start with the shoulder and proceed down to the wrist.
As you leave the grip, bring the hands down a little and make another pressure. As a
result, blood circulation will increase. Spinal nerve compression is extremely beneficial. It is done by the palm of the hand. Vibration of the fingers stimulate it. Sleeplessness can be cured by long slow and gentle stroking down the spine and entire back.
Tip 108. Quick tips for curing obesity.
For a low-calorie diet, eat a vegetarian diet.
A vegetarian diet can have many nutritional benefits, if it is rich in fruits and vegetables, and
contains moderate amounts of seeds, nuts, whole grains and legumes. One of the main benefits of a proper vegetarian diet is its low caloric content in relation to the bulk supplied, which helps maintain ideal weight.
Another benefit of the vegetarian diet is the much lower intake of fat, if dairy products, seeds and nuts are eaten sparingly. This accounts for lower serum cholesterol levels found in vegetarians, which considerably reduces the risk of developing heart diseases and breast and colon cancer.
A third nutritional advantage of the vegetarian diet is its high fibre content. Fibre, being
indigestible, increases the bulk of the faces, keeps them soft and makes them easy to expel.
One study has indicated that lacto-ovo vegetarians consume twice as much and vegans four
times as much fibre as non-vegetarians. High fibre intake has been associated with decreased
risks of diseases of the colon, appendicitis, cancer of the colon and rectum, hiatus hernia, piles
and varicose veins.