The Detox Diet

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26/07/2023

TULASI
Botanical Name: Ocimum sanctum (LAMIACEAE)
English Name: Holy-Basil, Indian Basil, Sacred Basil
Hindi Name: Tulsa - Tulsi stands as a model for Hindu culture since ancient times. [...] It will be interesting to note the vedic literature quoted it as the fore-bidden herb.

24/07/2023

Most chanas contain a mineral named selenium which helps in detoxing the cancer-causing compound by liver functions. Kabuli chana contains this selenium and helps in preventing tumors. Kabuli chana consists of folate which helps in the repairing of DNA sensitization.

People are confused about the fact about which one is better for health. Though both are great for health the topic ''Kala chana vs Kabuli Chana" is still a mystery.

24/07/2023

People are confused about the fact about which one is better for health. Though both are great for health the topic ''Kala chana vs Kabuli Chana" is still a mystery.

23/07/2023

Fenugreek is a practical herb for all mucus conditions of the body, particularly the lungs, by helping to clear congestion. It is a powerful antioxidant and it acts as a mucus solvent and throat cleanser, which also eases the urge to cough. Even drinking the water that seeds have soaked in and been rinsed with, helps to soften and dissolve, accumulated and hardened masses of cellular debris. Use fenugreek for head colds, influenza, catarrh, constipation, bronchial complaints, asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, pleurisy, tuberculosis, sore throat, laryngitis, hay fever and sinusitis.

Fenugreek has been used for peptic ulcers and inflamed conditions of the stomach and bowel, absorbing toxic material and eliminating it; the healing and soothing action, creates a protective coating, like a lubricant, over inflamed areas. [...]

Other medicinal uses of fenugreek have included: indigestion, allergies, anaemia, chronic fatigue, toothache, sciatica, neuralgia, arthritis, rheumatism, gout, blood poisoning, anorexia, acne, oedema, hernia, muscular pain, constipation, diarrhoea, blood cleanser, headache, migraine, menstrual discomfort, menopause symptoms including hot flushes, mood swings and stress, ear infections and waxy ear, failing eyesight, cataracts, glaucoma and sore eyes, palpitations, ulcers, stabilise hormone function, to relieve fevers from infectious diseases like measles and mumps, for sugar cravings, to aid fat metabolism, weight loss, internal ‘spring-cleaning’, and to stimulating the reproductive organs and relieving impotence. [...]

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23/07/2023

The first thing you'll notice when tasting fresh ginger is that it's extremely pungent. This is a result of a compound called gingerol, which is related to capsaicin and piperine. These two compounds are responsible for the spiciness of chili peppers and black pepper, respectively.

Ginger is a versatile spice with a unique flavor profile of lemony-citrus and warm earthy notes. It's hallmark for a wide range of dishes.

22/07/2023

Just one sweet potato gives you 400% of the vitamin A you need each day. This helps keep your eyes healthy as well as your immune system, your body's defense against germs. It's also good for your reproductive system and organs like your heart and kidneys.

Special compounds called carotenoids give sweet potatoes their bright color. They also make them a nutrient powerhouse.

22/07/2023

21/07/2023

People who always add salt to their food after cooking are 28% more likely to be at risk of an early death, when compared to those who never or rarely use extra salt on meals, according to new research published in the European Heart Journal.

Can eating extra salt really reduce your life expectancy? We look behind the headlines of recent newspaper reports claiming that adding salt to food after cooking increases risk of an early death.

20/07/2023

Coffee Senna - Its leaves are sweet, improve taste, aphrodisiac, digestive, clean throat, light, treat constipation, cough, poison, blood disorders, [...]

Cassia Occidentalis manages cough because of its Kapha balancing property. Helps to manage digestive health.

20/07/2023

Cassia Senna - This tall, elegant herb grows 3 to 6 feet high and is topped with star-like yellow flowers. The leaves and pods contain constituents called sennosides, which stimulate your bowels to move.

Senna A relief to be around, senna has been used for hundreds of years to relieve occasional constipation. SHARE THIS PLANT About Botanical name: Cassia angustifolia or Cassia senna Native origin: Northern Africa, the Middle East, and India Part Used: Leaves This tall, elegant herb grows 3 to 6 feet...

20/07/2023

Topically, cloves can cause tissue irritation and in some people even allergic dermatitis. Moreover, repeated oral application may result in gingival damage and skin and mucous membrane irritation. The eugenol constituent in cloves may theoretically increase the risk of bleeding in some people who are concomitantly using herbs such as garlic, ginger, ginkgo, and white willow bark. Likewise, patients taking antiplatelet agents such as aspirin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole, ticlopidine, heparin, and warfarin may also experience an increase risk of bleeding.

Syzygium aromaticumA.T. Mbaveng, V. Kuete, in Medicinal Spices and Vegetables from Africa, 20174.8 Antithrombotic activityClove oil was reported as an inhibitor of platelet aggregation and thromboxane synthesis and may act as an antithrombotic agent. In fact, clove oil inhibited human platelet aggre...