Cool and Healthy Coconut Water (Part 2 of 2)

In my previous post we discussed about some health benefits and the medicinal properties of coconut water. Now I would like to add few more information of this natural energy drink.

Coconut water is the juice which is extracted from very young or tender coconuts. If mature they produce coconut milk rather than coconut water. Each coconut contains approximately 200 to 1000 ml of water depending upon the size and cultivation.

Tender coconut in a Thailand Restaurant
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Research showed that cytokines property contained in the coconut water showed significant anti-ageing and anti-carcinogenic effects. It contains more B complex vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, pyridoxine etc., These vitamins are essential in the sense of human body requires them from external sources to replenish.

Coconut water contains a lot of Potassium. 100 ml of coconut water has 250 mg of potassium, 105 mg of sodium.

                         

Everybody likes it

These electrolytes help replenish electrolyte deficiencies in the body due to various illnesses. Coconut water helps in keeping check over urinary infections and also it is very effective in treating kidney and urethral stones. If consume regularly it may reduce urinary problems like irritation, and other urinary ailments. It also helps to treat stomach ulcers.  Probably that’s why almost everybody likes it.

The name for this tree in Sanskrit is KALPA VRIKSHA that means “tree that gives all that is necessary for living”. This itself a proof for the importance of this nature product.

While drinking coconut water, it is always better to drink the natural form, rather than packaged coconut water to get full health benefits.  Check out this video on the benefits and also what you get extra when you drink natural Coconut Water

Hope you got good information about Coconut Water, the wonderful natural drink. Please pass along your feedback and comments.

Cool and Healthy Coconut Water (Part 1 of 2)

In my previous posts we had discussed about home remedies for diabetes Part 1 and Part 2. Now we will see the health benefits of a “cool” drink – Coconut Water. 

No doubt that many of us are into drinking coconut water often or occasionally. Surely whenever temperature rises, (as in a typical Indian Summer), it becomes a popular drink and is consumed by the people of all ages. 

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What are the health benefits of this unadulterated healthy drink?.  

Coconut and Coconut water are one of the gifts of nature. This natural water contains many medicinal properties like potassium, antioxidant properties etc., 

It is less in sugar than any other soft drinks and some of fruit juices. It helps in natural way to replenish the supply of electrolytes in our body. 

It helps to lower blood pressure since it contains potassium. Since it contains GLUCOSE it gives energy to our body. To compensate the loss of minerals and fluids during physical activities (e.g. Sports or Working-out) one has to take is energy drink to compensate the energy loss. Drinking Coconut water during such times is much better than packaged drinks. 

Coconut Water contains CYTOKINES and LAURIC acid it helps in the process of cell growth and the cells regulation. Coconut water is rich in magnesium and potassium which are helpful to those suffering low blood pressure and helps to reduce the risk of heart problems. Drinking this natural water will help to increase good cholesterol (H D L) by the way maintaining good cardiovascular health.

Coconut water helps to treat DEHYDRATION caused by dysentery, cholera, diarrhea, fever, flu etc., It also helps to prevent muscle cramps because it contains huge potassium. Since it contains calcium it helps to strengthen bones, muscles and tissues. Doctors recommend this as a good form of Oral rehydration therapy.

                                                        

Coming to Diabetes - Question arises whether diabetic can drink coconut water? Studies reveal coconut water helps to control diabetes and when taken often it may help to improve blood circulation.

Coconut water from tender coconuts is used in many hair and skin products because of its antibacterial, anti- fungal, and antioxidant properties. And its contents of vitamin K and iron which are very essential for maintaining hair softness and hair shine. 

Coconut water is one of the best sources for preventing health issues in pregnant women. 

Coconut trees in Oman
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Important thing is coconut water is free  from any harmful or artificial flavoring and coloring, and unnatural sugars. Coconut trees are abundant in many regions and more particularly on coastal areas. See this picture from Oman which is a vast desert in the persian gulf. 

It is a natural energy drink without any adulteration. Usually young coconuts (tender coconuts) are harvested from the coconut tree for the usage of coconut water.

Hope this is useful information about this energy drink. Please pass on your comments or notes. 

TURMERIC - The Natural Indian Antiseptic

In my previous post we discussed about the valuable medicinal effects of BITTER GOURD. Now it is about a well-known spice called TURMERIC.

Turmeric is one of the nature’s gifts for us.

Turmeric is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Indian Subcontinent. It is a root product like ginger.

It is used right from the ancient times in India as well as in many other countries. Most Indians cannot think of a day without this herb in our cooking. 

  

Photo Author: Thamizhpparithi Maari

The main active ingredient in this herb is CURCUMIN. This CURCUMIN has got many medicinal properties. This will help to treat many diseases including Cancer, Allergies, Arthritis, and Common cold etc. Turmeric is used in various forms in traditional medicines in Siddha, Ayurveda etc.,

Turmeric is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent can be used for cuts, burns. It can be applied on burns and cuts and help in curing them. Due to these properties turmeric is used in many beauty products.

This valuable spice contains anti-inflammatory properties. It is used to treat cancers and helps in prevention of cancer spreading to other parts of the body. Do you know turmeric can be used to prevent PROSTATE CANCER? A study revealed the concentrated sources of the phytonutrient curcumin can help in preventing prostate tumour growth cells and also may stop existing prostate cancer.

Important note for young ladies - if you are having trouble with acne, turmeric is the best remedy. It is harmless and gives great results. Mix the turmeric powder with sandal wood powder with little water and apply on the affected parts of the face, as a regular basis for some time. It will definitely reduce the appearance of acne. It is a cheaper, Natural and effective remedy for this kind of problems.

Turmeric is widely used in powder form. For many years turmeric powder is used in our kitchen for preparing many dishes.  

Hot milk with few pinches of turmeric powder will help to cure “throat infection” and “gum infection”. By knowing its valuable medicinal properties turmeric (Manjal in Tamil), is considered auspicious in India and is used widely in our most religious ceremonies, especially in weddings and other religious functions.

I have given some information about this valuable herb. You may know more about this yellow herb if so feel free to give your comments.

Here is one valuable tip: Are you suffering from nose block due to cold? Turmeric can be used as a natural inhaler. Just select a turmeric longer in size, by holding one end,  heat the other end on candle flame or lamp flame till you get smoke from the turmeric, then inhale the smoke for few seconds repeat for two or three times. Definitely you will be relieved from the nose block and cold. This one of our grandmas’ easy and effective remedy.

Will meet you with another natural herb through next post

Garlic – Natural food related to Heart and blood systems

In our previous post, we saw the uses of “Insulin Plant” as natural remedy for diabetes. Now, we'll see about another useful plant that is regularly used as a flavour in cooking.

Garlic Plant is a close relative of onion and other bulbous plants. For many generations garlic is in use because of its medicinal value. Garlic has been used widely to prevent or help in the cure of many illnesses like Ulcers, Headaches, Cancers, Diabetes, High cholesterol, Blood pressure, Fatigue, Liver disorders, Bronchitis and more. It is even helpful in curing Snakebite. 

Some of these effectiveness have been confirmed by “NIH” – National Institutes of Health, U.S.A (mainly in case of BP, Hardening of Arteries, Prevention of Colon, Rectal and stomach cancers etc.). Check out the NIH Link here.

The main medicinal ingredient in garlic is ALLICIN which is an anti-biotic and antifungal compound. This is released when crushing garlic cloves and ALLICIN is what gives the famous garlic smell.

  

Garlic is a natural plant used widely in cooking as a flavour in various cuisines in Asia, Middle east, Southern Europe etc. It is also used as a medicine in ancient and modern to cure many diseases because of its medicinal properties.

Garlic is recommended for the prevention of some types of cancers like Rectal Cancer, Prostate cancer and colon cancer etc.  It is a good herb for prevention of cancer.

Garlic helps to boost up our metabolism rate, thereby helping to reduce over weight easily. It is sometimes called the miracle food in reducing weight. Also garlic lowers or helps to regulate blood sugar. Hence diabetic patients can also take this wonderful drug regularly.

Garlic is also referred in many places as a repellent and even as an antidote for insects and snake bites.  

In the case of earache, just crush one or two cloves of garlic and put two or three drops of oil in to the ears, it will give immediate relief.

For the best result use only Raw garlic because if cooked it will have very little medicinal effect. Use only 1 or 2 cloves of raw garlic a day. Taking more than 1 or 2 cloves daily is not advisable since it may harm to health.

In the cases of children, heart patients, diabetic patients have to consult your doctor before consuming this natural herb.

Next post will cover some more usages of this wonderful nature product.

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