Saturday 3 November 2012

- Health Tips  -



Some Cancerous Food ?


Refined sugars
They act as fuels for the growing cancer cells, as ready energy. 
lIKE: high-fructose corn syrup, sugar, sucrose, enriched bleached flour, white rice, white pastas, white breads and other “white” foods. Refined flour are also lacking in fibres which cause cancer.
Hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils: 
Besides being a cancer factor, trans fats promote heart disease, interrupt metabolic processes, and cause belly fat that in turn are again another cause of cancer.

Sodium nitrite (and nitrates)
 Nitrosamine is a carcinogen. Nitrosamines are also found in food items that are pickled, fried, or smoked; in things such as beer, cheese, and fish by products, and tobacco smoke.
Usually of animal origin which may cause obesity which is indirectly or directly related to certain cancers.
chemical additives
Some chemical additives like coloring agents and flavouring agents have also been known to be cancerous.
Top cancerous Foods:
Soda pops, sweetened drinks
More than 2 servings per week increases Pancreatic cancer by 87%. 
 Fried foods: 
French fries---hash browns---potato chips---samosas---pooris. – Apart from calories, they contain saturated fat and trans fat, they also contain acryl amides. They should be called “cancer fries,”
 Processed meats and bacons: 
burgers, sausages, bacons. Nitrosamines are produced from fat at high temperature cooking, as in tobacco smoking. People who eat a lot of processed meat may be 50 percent more likely to develop colorectal cancer, stomach cancer or pancreatic cancer.

 Red meats:
 Beef. Researches show even eating twice a week, they raise a risk by 20% of cancers of breast, colon and prostate cancers.

Donuts, Cookies, chips and crackers:
 Refined sugars, refined flour and trans fats. They scream for themselves that they are cancerous foods.

Charred meats, smoked meats: 
Many studies including one from Harvard have shown a high link between charred meats and cancer of colon, stomach. Even delicious smoked meats are high in nitrosamines due to the nature of their cooking. Trick is eat them sparingly, if cannot avoid.





Uses Of Lemon





  • Lemon being a citrus fruit, fights against infection. It helps in Production of White Blood Cells and antibodies in blood which attacks the invading microorganism and prevents infection. 
  • Lemon is an antioxidant which deactivates the free radicals preventing Many dangerous diseases like stroke, cardiovascular diseases and cancers. 
  • Lemon lowers blood pressure and increases the levels of HDL (good Cholesterol) . 
  • Lemon is found to be anti-carcinogenic which lowers the rates of colon, Prostate and breast cancer. They prevent faulty metabolism in the cell, Which can predispose a cell to becoming carcinogenic. Also blocks the Formation of nitrous amines in the gut. 
  • Lemon juice is said to give a glow to the skin.  
    A few drops of lemon juice in hot water are believed to clear the digestive system and purify liver as well. 
  • The skin of lemon dried under the sun and then ground to make powder 
    Can be applied to the hair for a few minutes before bath which 
    relieves Head ache and cools the body. 
  • Applying lemon juice to acne dries the existing ones and prevents from Getting more.
  • Lemon being a citrus fruit, fights against infection. It helps in Production of White Blood Cells and antibodies in blood which attacks the invading microorganism and prevents infection. 
  • Lemon is an antioxidant which deactivates the free radicals preventing Many dangerous diseases like stroke, cardiovascular diseases and cancers. 
  • Lemon lowers blood pressure and increases the levels of HDL (good Cholesterol) . 
  • Lemon is found to be anti-carcinogenic which lowers the rates of colon, Prostate and breast cancer. They prevent faulty metabolism in the cell, Which can predispose a cell to becoming carcinogenic. Also blocks the Formation of nitrous amines in the gut. 
  • Lemon juice is said to give a glow to the skin.  
    A few drops of lemon juice in hot water are believed to clear the digestive system and purify liver as well. 
  • The skin of lemon dried under the sun and then ground to make powder 
    Can be applied to the hair for a few minutes before bath which 
    relieves Head ache and cools the body. 
  • Applying lemon juice to acne dries the existing ones and prevents from Getting more. 
  • Lemon juice acts as a natural hair lighter and skin bleach which Reduces the pigment melanin and prevents the risk of chemicalallergic reactions which is common with hair dyes and bleaches.
  • Lemon juice is given to relieve gingivitis, stomatitis, and Inflammation of the tongue.
  • Lemon juice is used to prevent common cold. 
  • Lemon juice is given to prevent/treat urinary tract infection and Gonorrhea. 
  • Lemon juice is applied to the sites of bites and stings of certain Insects to relieve its poison and pain. 
  • Lemon juice relieves colic pain and gastric problems.  
  • Lemon juice soothes the dry skin when applied with little glycerin. 
  • Lemon juice used for marinating seafood or meat kills bacteria and other organisms present in them, thereby prevents many gastric-intestinal Tract infections.  
    Lemon juice with a pinch of salt (warm) every morning lowers Cholesterol levels and brings down your weight. 
  • Lemon juice is the best drink to prevent dehydration and shock in case Of diarrhea. 
  • Lemon juice can also be used as a mouthwash. It removes plaq
  • A table spoon on thick lemon syrup everyday relieves asthma
  • ue, whitens 
    The 
    teeth and strengthens the enamel. 
  • Lemon juice relieves chilblains and itchy skin
  • Gargling lemon juice relieves throat infection and also used as a Treatment for diphtheria. 
  • Lemon juice is an excellent treatment for dandruff and greasy hair
  • Lemon juice, applied over the face, removes wrinkles and keeps you young.
  • Lemon juice helps to prevent and cure osteoarthritis.

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