Saturday, November 22, 2008
Veriuni Cleaners
Last week I received my Veriuni Super Citrus Cleaner in the mail. The first thing I did was smell it, and boy does it smell good. Next, I spent all week using it rather than my normal chemical cleaners. The first thing I noticed was that it didn't upset my asthma at all. The smell from the chemical cleaners can sometimes get a little over powering, but not the Veriuni. I also noticed that it cleaned just as well. Just like the description says, it doesn't leave a film and I can use it on just about everything. I don't have to worry about finding special cleaners for different areas of the house. All in all, I'd highly recommend the Veriuni Super Citrus Cleaner.
Consuming Cinnamon Medicinally
To get medicinal benefits from cinnamon not all that much is required. To maintain healthy insulin and cholesterol levels it is recommended that two teaspoons of cinnamon are consumed daily. Alternatively, you could take cinnamon pills found at a health food store.
To ingest two teaspoons of cinnamon a day can be easy. Put some on your daily fruits like apples, applesauce, pears, etc. Cinnamon can also be mixed into coffee, put on top of other coffee like drinks, or in to hot chocolate. It can also be sprinkled on to ice cream. I've seen that cinnamon can help intensify flavors in savory dishes as well.
To ingest two teaspoons of cinnamon a day can be easy. Put some on your daily fruits like apples, applesauce, pears, etc. Cinnamon can also be mixed into coffee, put on top of other coffee like drinks, or in to hot chocolate. It can also be sprinkled on to ice cream. I've seen that cinnamon can help intensify flavors in savory dishes as well.
Cinnamon Overview
Cinnamon is another amazing natural substance. It has many homeopathic uses, some of which are still being discovered. There has been a lot of talk lately about how cinnamon helps insulin resistance and lowers cholesterol. However, this homeopathic medicine can remedy many other ailments. Cinnamon can help with indigestion, it suppresses a bacterium that causes urinary tract infections, and it also suppresses the fungus responsible for yeast infections. Taken regularly cinnamon can also prevent ulcers and may help you lose weight. Next article I will explain how to treat these ailments with the Natural Medicine Cinnamon.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Garlic: Ancient Egyptians
Garlic has been used medicinally for around 5000 years. It is thought to have originated in Central Asia and then to have spread rapidly in all directions. Since garlic has been so extensively domesticated, it is thought that no wild species remain.
Garlic has been used for medicinal purposes by more cultures over more time that any other plant product or substance. Scientists believe garlic was very important for the Ancient Egyptians. Garlic was discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamen as well as the tombs of other Pharaohs dating back to 3200 BC.
The pyramid builders received a daily share of garlic because it is though to have aided in endurance and strength. Besides the Jewish Exodus, the only slave revolt known in Ancient Egypt happened when the Nile flooded the garlic fields and the pyramid builders went without garlic for a year.
Those who built the pyramids were not the only ones to use garlic medicinally. The Ancient Egyptians used garlic to treat bronchial problems such as asthma and illness. They also used it to aid digestion, provide vitality, and shrink hemorrhoids. Garlic was used to treat wounds, tumors, infections, and intestinal parasites. In 1550 BC “Ebers Codex” was written, in it were 22 different medical formulations using garlic as an ingredient.
Garlic has been used for medicinal purposes by more cultures over more time that any other plant product or substance. Scientists believe garlic was very important for the Ancient Egyptians. Garlic was discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamen as well as the tombs of other Pharaohs dating back to 3200 BC.
The pyramid builders received a daily share of garlic because it is though to have aided in endurance and strength. Besides the Jewish Exodus, the only slave revolt known in Ancient Egypt happened when the Nile flooded the garlic fields and the pyramid builders went without garlic for a year.
Those who built the pyramids were not the only ones to use garlic medicinally. The Ancient Egyptians used garlic to treat bronchial problems such as asthma and illness. They also used it to aid digestion, provide vitality, and shrink hemorrhoids. Garlic was used to treat wounds, tumors, infections, and intestinal parasites. In 1550 BC “Ebers Codex” was written, in it were 22 different medical formulations using garlic as an ingredient.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Natural Substances I would like to Explore
This morning and lastnight I got to thinking about where this was going. I started trying to come up with other foods/plants/stuff I wanted to write about. I want to write more about the history of the uses of some of the natural remedies as well as How to use them. My ideas for substances so far are:
I did some of Garlic
Honey
Cinnamon
Marijuana
Apple Cider Vinegar
Hmm...I'm sure I'll think of more. If anyone actually reads this, have you heard of any Natural things that are supposed to cure or alleviate the symptoms of some ailment?
I did some of Garlic
Honey
Cinnamon
Marijuana
Apple Cider Vinegar
Hmm...I'm sure I'll think of more. If anyone actually reads this, have you heard of any Natural things that are supposed to cure or alleviate the symptoms of some ailment?
Friday, October 17, 2008
Ways to Consume Garlic as a Medication
Garlic is a truly amazing plant. But how can we use garlic to treat these ailments? One method is to just consume garlic raw, as cooking can destroy the helpful allicin chemical. Another way is to put garlic and water into a pot and boil it for about half a day until you have a garlic syrup. I’m not in a rush to taste this or see how much you have to consume to make a difference. Also, garlic can be harsh on the stomach when taken in this manner. I know of Allimax pills, they are stabilized allicin made from garlic, but they can be costly. My next quest is to find different ways of cooking or preparing garlic to make it bearable.
My first find on ways to consume garlic isn’t exactly bearable. This one person recommends juicing it and mixing it with something else, such as vegetable juice. They warn, however that garlic is powerful and may cause a burning sensation. I say why not mix it into a bloody mary recipe, using garlic instead of vodka. I suspect the burning sensation of a badly made bloody mary would equal that of one made with garlic, not too bad.
Next I found a website called herbalremediesinfo.com. This website has a few different ways of preparing garlic. They list another method for making garlic syrup. First you take a pound of garlic and peel and mince it. Place it in a wide mouth jar. Add equal parts vinegar and distilled water until the garlic is just covered. Then leave the jar on the counter for 4 days, shaking twice per day. Add one pint of glycerin and let stand one more day. Then strain the mixture into a jar and filter through a linen cloth or cheesecloth. This can be used as is for topical applications. For oral, mix this with honey. You can use it this way for asthma, hiccups, or intestinal “issues”. Take 1tsp every 15 minutes until spasm stops. It will also help with chest and sinus congestion.
For rashes, boils, poison ivy, etc, mash up a few cloves of garlic and tightly wrap in muslin. If the garlic comes in contact with the skin it can burn.
http://www.herbalremediesinfo.com/garlic-article.html
My first find on ways to consume garlic isn’t exactly bearable. This one person recommends juicing it and mixing it with something else, such as vegetable juice. They warn, however that garlic is powerful and may cause a burning sensation. I say why not mix it into a bloody mary recipe, using garlic instead of vodka. I suspect the burning sensation of a badly made bloody mary would equal that of one made with garlic, not too bad.
Next I found a website called herbalremediesinfo.com. This website has a few different ways of preparing garlic. They list another method for making garlic syrup. First you take a pound of garlic and peel and mince it. Place it in a wide mouth jar. Add equal parts vinegar and distilled water until the garlic is just covered. Then leave the jar on the counter for 4 days, shaking twice per day. Add one pint of glycerin and let stand one more day. Then strain the mixture into a jar and filter through a linen cloth or cheesecloth. This can be used as is for topical applications. For oral, mix this with honey. You can use it this way for asthma, hiccups, or intestinal “issues”. Take 1tsp every 15 minutes until spasm stops. It will also help with chest and sinus congestion.
For rashes, boils, poison ivy, etc, mash up a few cloves of garlic and tightly wrap in muslin. If the garlic comes in contact with the skin it can burn.
http://www.herbalremediesinfo.com/garlic-article.html
Ailments Garlic May Be Effective Against
In my post "Is it Possible to Cure MRSA with a Common Garden Staple" I mentioned a few alternative uses for garlic. I'd like to explore that more. I haven't done any research on this subject yet, so I will be learning as I write.
Some of the uses I know of include using garlic as an antibiotic/microbial, a facial cleanser for acne, and flea repellant. I have also seen that garlic has been effective in lowering cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar. According to allnaturalhealth.com garlic is a strong antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic. Garlic can also be used as an expectorant for chest congestion. Garlic destroys the chicken pox, measles, mumps, rabies, and scarlet fever viruses on contact. Hippocrates even used garlic to treat cancerous tumors. Garlic can be helpful to someone suffering cholera, dysentery, intestinal worms, small pox, tuberculosis, tetanus, and typhoid fever. Intestinal and gas pains can be cured by garlic as it seems to have antispasmatic properties as well.
Next post I'll be looking at how to use garlic to treat ailments.
http://www.all4naturalhealth.com/health-benefits-of-garlic.html
Some of the uses I know of include using garlic as an antibiotic/microbial, a facial cleanser for acne, and flea repellant. I have also seen that garlic has been effective in lowering cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar. According to allnaturalhealth.com garlic is a strong antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic. Garlic can also be used as an expectorant for chest congestion. Garlic destroys the chicken pox, measles, mumps, rabies, and scarlet fever viruses on contact. Hippocrates even used garlic to treat cancerous tumors. Garlic can be helpful to someone suffering cholera, dysentery, intestinal worms, small pox, tuberculosis, tetanus, and typhoid fever. Intestinal and gas pains can be cured by garlic as it seems to have antispasmatic properties as well.
Next post I'll be looking at how to use garlic to treat ailments.
http://www.all4naturalhealth.com/health-benefits-of-garlic.html
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