Kalonji seeds One of nature's best kept secrets. Here's why

 Kalonji seeds, also known as black cumin seeds, black seeds or Nigella sativa comes from a flowering plant from southern parts of Europe, North Africa and South West Asia. But why am I mentioning this on a natural health site. This small but very potent seed is used in natural medicine and may just be one of natures best kept secrets. Have doubts? Allow me to explain why and how it is good for natural health.

 
Benefits

Improves memory
Improves skin
Prevents diabetes as it helps to regulate blood sugar levels
Strengthens teeth
Natural pain killer
Cures constipation
Good for a healthy heart
Support weight loss
Stop hair fall
Thicker hair growth
Improves eyesight
Fights acne
Helps improve the health of your liver
Helps to protect the kidneys
Help with joint pain
Helps to address breathing problems such as asthma
Strengthen immunity
Natural cold and cough remedy
Controls blood pressure
Anti-Carcinerogeric  property (cancer prevention)
Anti-bacterial
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-ulcer
Anti- fungal
Antioxidant
Anti-viral

These are just some of the many benefits of kalonji seeds. But as with everything there is a few things to know. Never take more than five kaloni seeds a day as it increases body temperature. Taking too many may cause constipation. So please be mindful of that. Remember the golden rule too much of something may turn into a disaster. So please do not overdo it. If you are suffering from diabetes take note it can affect your blood glucose levels so it is considered wise to start with only one seed if needed. The same apply to people that suffer from high blood pressure as it is known that Kalonji seeds may affect blood pressure levels. So please don't start with five seeds. Start with one and after a week you can up the dosage to 2 and continue with that or as time progress you can later increase if needed. And please keep track of your condition.

How to use
Now there is a few ways to use kalonji seeds. But allow me to start by saying that kalonji seeds become much more effective when combined with honey and lemon juice. But then some consider garlic combined with Kalonji seeds just as effective when combined.
For me personally it is part of my daily routine. Every morning I pour boiling hot water in a cup. Add the seeds, teaspoon honey and tablespoon lemon juice. But that is what I personally prefer.
Alternatively you can take seeds, pour very small amount (just enough to cover the seeds) lemon juice over it. Place in a warm space with direct sunlight. Leave till all the liquid is absorbed (next day) and drink it. 
Then as many will be able to confirm it can be used in cooking.
Or take kalonji seeds. Follow that up with a small amount of honey. But it is advised to do this on an empty stomach in the morning at least half an hour before coffee tea or breakfast.
Now this post I credit to someone very close to my heart as the person pointed me in the direction of this very potent and natural product for a healthy lifestyle. So the next time you think of natural products for your health. Don't forget to add Kalonji seeds to your list. You will see and feel an improvement in your life.
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Kombucha. The healthy drink that has been around for 2000 years. And here is why.

Yesterday I was told about Kombucha. Kombucha is a sugary sweet tea and yeast that is fermented. A specific type of yeast! And is said to be good for a variety of illnesses. And ailments. You can make your own or you can buy it. The choice is yours. 

Some of the people that use it claim that it helps to boost your immune system, helps your body to get rid of toxins, also others say it can prevent cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure. It is also ideal to use if you want to lose weight. It can even increase your energy levels. But we will continue this part later on in this article.

Scientific viewpoint

From a scientific point of view. There is no proof that it actually does any of the healthy things mentioned earlier. However no one can deny it is ideal for gut health. So if you do have any of the conditions I named earlier. You will still have to consider a healthy lifestyle change. And not just rely on Kombucha to fix any situation. 

Making your own Kombucha at home

Health benefits that is real

As as it is filled with probiotics, has loads of vitamin b contains caffeine and limited amount of sugar. It can be accepted that it does have wonderful benefits to consider. 

If you want to make Kombucha at home. Take note

But if you consider making your own Kombucha you must know hygiene is extremely important. Your bottle or bottles must be clean. Your hands should be clean. The advice from the FDA is. Make sure everything is sanitary. That means any equipment used to make Kombucha and your hands too. Also mentioned by the FDA. Only then will it be safe to make your own Kombucha. Use glass, stainless steel or plastic containers for your home made Kombucha. Personally I think glass would be best. But that is my personal opinion. 

The important part you also have to know. 

There was at least one fatality from the use of Kombucha. Misusing it can cause liver issues, nausea, lactic acidosis (caused by too much lactic acid) and even allergic reactions. So if you consider making this. Then keeping everything sanitary clean is extremely important as you can see. Drinking this mixture 3 times a day is considered a safe amount. That means no more than 240 ml 3 times a day. No more!! 

So lets sum up some of the benefits of Kombucha

• Great source of (good bacteria) Probiotics. 
• Great for gut health

• May even be considered as healthy as green tea. 
• And we all know how good green tea is for health.

• Filled with anti oxidants.
• We all know the importance of antioxidants for a healthy lifestyle.

• Kombucha can kill bad bacteria
• Because Kombucha contains acetic acid it has the ability to kill bad bacteria and micro organisms

• As mentioned in the beginning it has the potential to decrease the risk of heart disease
• It can make a significant healthy change with the (bad) LDL and (good) HDL cholesterol levels in as little as a month 

• It can help you manage diabetes
• Kombucha helps to slow down digestion of carbohydrates you consume. That by itself help to lower your blood sugar levels. Kombucha can also help improve the functions of your kidneys and liver.

• It can help prevent cancer.
• Because it has anti cancer properties. Because it contains high amounts of ani-oxidants and tea polyphenols.

Making your own Scoby for Kombucha at home

So to sum it up. Kombucha if made correctly is highly beneficial for your health. Because it is filled with probiotics among other things. This sweet and sugary tea has been around this long for a great reason. That is very clear.

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Processed foods. What you should know about these dangerous foods

I want to discuss the topic processed foods. As it is important to consider. 

It is said that not all processed foods are bad for you. Processed foods is food that is in some way altered. 

Types of processed foods.

It can be foods such as

Cereals

Cheese

Canned vegetables

Bread

Salty snacks, such as chips crisps, pies pasties or sausage rolls

Meat such as ham, sausage, salami, polony, viennas, bacon.

Easy convenient foods such as microwave ready meals or meals that is ready to eat

Biscuits and cake 

Drinks. Soft drinks or milk

Again not all processed foods are considered bad. But it is a sure known fact that not all processed foods are considered good for you. Here is a few things to consider. Before you go out and add it to your grocery list again. Better yet. Read the label next time you want to add it to your trolley. 

Sugar

Processed foods tend to be high in sugar.

Sugar as good and needed as it may be. Can be very harmful when it is used in excess. Sugar slows down your metabolism. Health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and the dreaded C, cancer is associated with overuse of sugar. Sugar has no calories but is loaded with energy. As all know if you give your precious young child high sugary foods or sweets. They have loads of energy. And you think to yourself next time to buy fruit or limit those sugary stuff. Most get sugar not from drinking tea coffee or adding to cereals. But the real culprit is processed foods. Think about that.

Artificial ingredients.

You go shopping. You want to make sure that your family eats food that is healthy and nutritious, right? But at times you have no idea what the labels are telling you. So what does it all mean then, allow me to help by explaining it.

Preservatives is easily explained, ingredients that doesn't allow food to rot or go bad. ( Yet we ingest that. You really want that inside your body?)

Colorants helps food to maintain or have a specific colour. 

Flavor or flavorant. Helps food to have a specific taste.

Texturants helps food to have a specific texture.

With that said remember that many other chemicals does not even get mentioned on your label.

Refined Carbohydrates

Despite the fact that there has been a debate about how good or bad carbohydrates can be. There is one thing that they all agree about. Refined carbohydrates is an absolute no-no when you consider your health. It is not strange to have carb cravings when you had or have refined carbs. Because it causes a sugar spike. But the magic starts when that sugar go down again. Then the craving for carbs start all over again. Magic? No others will call it the blood sugar roller coaster.

Whole grains or is it? 

It means there was some form of healthy breakfast cereals added, right? Wrong it is nicely disguised So what is it then if not cereal? It is a form of fine flour. Considered just as unhealthy as refined carbohydrates. Also known to be bad as it can cause serious health risks.

Nutrients

When you think of the nutrients it is very low in the nutrients that your body needs. Especially when you compare it to food that was not processed. In many cases vitamins and minerals are added to compensate for the nutrients lost. But again it is not a replacement for the nutrients that comes from whole foods. So when you consume processed foods. You also eat less vitamins minerals and the much needed antioxidants your body needs.

Fiber

Fiber is good for you because it helps your intestine as it feeds the friendly bacteria known as prebiotic. At the same time fiber can help with constipation problems. Which is a very common issue for many today. But when that fiber is added to processed foods. Sadly it loses its goodness. So fiber is lost or intentionally removed.

Trans fat

Processed food is high in fats that is very unhealthy. Cheap versions such as hydrogenated fats soybean vegetable oil or refined seed oils. But when used in processed foods it turns into trans fats and becomes bad for your health.  Because these fats has too much Omega 6 fats it can cause inflammation in the body. It can also cause oxidation. But by consuming processed foods you may increase your risk for heart diseases. Hydrogenated fat is one of the worst types of fat that you can consume. 

Junk food

Processed food is considered as junk food. Doctors will tell people to either limit or stop using it. We live in a society where junk food is easily accessible. Again it is ready to eat foods. In most situations. But given recent times. How safe is it really? I think of the things I have seen and heard. Big brands that you would think would realize that people should matter. But then the facts show it is about mass production and selling their product. At the expense of harmful products.

Remember this

There is no amount of junk food that is considered good if you have to deal with serious health issues. Can that product ever justify trouble with poor health? The best part of it. You paid for your hospital stay. How? You bought the food thinking it is safe or convenient. Or even easily accessible. Or maybe you just felt like it. And why not. They would not sell something that is just very bad for you. Would they?

Really, would they? I am sure you know the answer to this.

So with all this in mind. Why not consider real good healthy food? The best way to avoid health issues that was mentioned in this article is to change and stay with good wholesome food. Don't get me wrong. I am as guilty as everyone else for buying a chocolate. So this is not me telling others while I sit and think I am not part of the problem. I am just as guilty. But I will consider making better choices in the future. When does the future start? Right now. And each time I have to go grocery shopping. 

I have a doctor's friend. Very passionate about helping everyone. Yes even I get questioned if I do everything correctly. It can make me a bit upset but then I realize he cares,  he really cares about people being healthy. He makes it very clear that there is no reason to consider foods that is not healthy. Your nutrients should come from food that is actually good for you. I even once made the mistake of telling him to make sure my health is good I even buy multivitamins. And he made it clear eat correctly. Leave the multivitamins. That is what works. So do not substitute the correct foods with cheap unhealthy versions. 

The point is what we do now. We will be rewarded for. By making poor health choices. We suffer with health issues. Some times serious health issues. Next time you go into a store and hold a jar or can processed food. Remember, the longer the shelf life, The shorter your life will be. It's not just with processed foods. It is a lifechoice. Whether it is not being active Or doing things we know is bad for us. Or just poor choices when eating foods. Remember. Later we will pay the piper. What will be the consequence for your choices? Ask yourself. Is it truly worth it to maybe later in life have serious health issues. I say no.

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Plastic is said to cause cancer. What will you do about it?

Plastic plastic plastic. You are said to be culprit for over 50 types of cancer. 

Do I have your attention now? Then consider this. It is said that plastic can cause different types of cancer. But not just plastic. Heated plastic. Example would be leaving your bottled water in a hot car. Microwave food using plastic containers. So let us review this topic.

Before continuing and saying no to plastic. Remember this is said to be a hoax that has no facts. While on the other side is people who claim it is true. In fact I was told about it. Warned never to leave bottled water in a hot vehicle. As it can cause over 50 different types of cancer. But allow me to show both sides of this discussion. 

Those who warn against plastic use.

Now allow me to give the opinion of those who say no to plastic. It is said  when bottled water is left in a car the chemicals reacts to the heat and the end result is dioxin . The same dioxin that is found in breast cancer tissue. The best given suggestion there is to replace plastic with glass instead. Again dioxin seem to be created when combining high heat, fat and plastic. Same alternative is given. Replace plastic with glass if possible

Those who say that plastic is safe

As the FDA keeps checking the safety requirements of plastic and regularly test to see if plastic meets safety measures. According to research there is no threat to plastic. The Environmental Protection agency also checks safety standards regularly. Both say that there is no real threat to plastic.

According to one cancer research website there is no real threat. There is no scientific evidence that plastic can cause cancer once it is heated or frozen. According to the cancer site the chemicals that gets into food or drinks from plastic is too low to be considered harmful. Dioxin and Bisphenol A (BPA) seem to be the named culprits for this.

My opinion is this. 

The answer is obvious. For the love and protection of those most precious to me. I would rather change from using plastic. Yes I will rather leave plastic. Why add even a claimed low amount of chemicals that is said to be harmless when I have the option of no potentially hazardous chemicals . But I also realize in truth we can not avoid plastic as a whole. As glass seem to be replaced with plastic everywhere. What is your opinion about this?

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Johnson & Johnson admits that their baby products does contain cancer causing chemicals

We used to believe that the most popular products is considered safe for our families. But times have changed and we hear more and more about the fact that safety and care wasn't important to many big companies. Which is why this is a natural health site. But that isnt what this article is about. 

Again the world was shocked with the news of Johnson & Johnson is finally admitting their products arent as safe as we would like to believe. How many of us know it is in our homes right now. I personally would think that what ever we use in our daily beauty routine is safe. Or even our cleansing routine. But found it isnt true anymore. So with that in mind. I am writing this article

If you are a mother with a young baby. Your precious gem. Chances are you use products that you feel is safe for your baby. Then words like gentle careful caring would be on your mind. But the fact is not all products are safe. If you use Johnson & Johnson you would think it is safe to use, right? Wrong 

Johnson & Johnson finally admitted that their product contains cancer causing chemicals.

Formaldehyde

So what are they adding that is so dangerous? Ever heard of Formaldehyde. Or more specific quaternium-15, as it releases formaldehyde. It is used for burials and embalming the person who passed away. 

It causes skin, eye irritation and can cause respiratory irritation too. It has already been linked to Leukemia. This harmful ingredient can be found in the shampoo you use for you for baby. 

1,4-dioxane

Another harmful cancer causing ingredient is 1,4-dioxane. It causes health issues such as drowsiness, skin irritation, headaches and can even cause liver damage.

It is also known as a brain toxin that can damage the central nervous system and kidneys.

South Africa, Sweden and Japan is named to be a few of the countries that is said to already have the harmful ingredients removed from the products. It is still promised that it will be removed in the US. If it has happened already isnt known at this time.

It would be safest to find safer alternatives. So for best care take the time to know exactly what you use when using baby products. Also consider reading the labels to know exactly what is right for your family and more specific your baby. Educate yourself and keep your family safe.

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