ERECTILE  DYSFUNCTION-
                              STAY FIT !!
                         

Erectile  Dysfunction is a  common  problem but seldom discussed and suffered silently.  The problem  is common among aged people ( above the age of 55) and all those who have medical problems such as Diabetics, cirrhosis of liver ;  persons who have history of heart attack, vascular problems, spinal injuries, cancer, imbalanced hormonal  levels ; those who are treated for Depression for a long period; The causes are many.  They  are even because of mental stress, lack of desire, guilt, and such other psychological reasons.  Besides, most  of the diseases  cause  erectile dysfunction  as one of the end results.

To understand what causes erectile dysfunction or ED, it is important to first review how an erection occurs. For a man to have an erection, a complex process takes place within the body.

Erectile Process:

An erection involves the Central Nervous System, peripheral nervous system, psychological factors, hormonal and vascular factors and the factors with the erection bodies or the penis itself. The penile portion of the process leading to an erection represents only a single component of a very complicated and complex process.

·         Erections occur in response to touch, smell, and auditory and visual stimuli that trigger pathways in the brain. Information travels from the brain to the nerve centers at the base of the spine, where primary nerve fibers connect to the penis and regulate blood flow during erections and afterward.

·         Sexual stimulation causes the release of chemicals from the nerve endings in the penis that trigger a series of events that ultimately cause muscle relaxation in the erection bodies of the penis. The smooth muscle in the erection bodies controls the flow of blood into the penis. When the smooth muscle relaxes, the blood flow dramatically increases, and the erection bodies become full and rigid, resulting in an erection. Venous drainage channels are compressed and close off as the erection bodies enlarge.

·         The penis becomes flaccid when muscle-relaxing chemicals are no longer released.

In general, the cause of erectile dysfunction is divided into 2 types. Many men will have both:

·         Psychological (mental) causes

·         Physical or organic (having to do with a bodily organ or an organ system) causes

Natural remedies for erectile dysfunction

1.    A few bulbs of garlick help improve your libido.

2.    Onions, specially white onions are great in improving your sex health.

3.   In 250ml of boiled milk, add 15 grams drumstick flowers. Prepare a soup from  this decoction. Another effective way to use drumsticks would be to boil 120 gm  of the powder of the dry bark in half a liter of water, for about half an hour. Yet another effective way would be to have 30 grams of this powder with a tablespoon of honey. Have this paste 3 times in a day.

4.  Two chopped carrots, one half-boiled egg, mixed with two tablespoon of honey consumed is a great help.

5.  Dry fruits are effective in curing sexual impotency. Pound and mix equal quantities of dates, almonds, pistachios and quince seeds. 100 grams of this mixture, consumed on a daily basis, is said to increase sexual power.

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With all foregoing  factors causing erectile dysfunction  and the helpful remedies, the list is endless and mostly general. Firstly, it would be beneficial to know the reasons for the problem, age factor, health factors  which are better analyzed.  The correct course of action will restore good health. In any case, the remedies  suggested improve the overall  health condition and sex performance.

   

        DETOXIFY YOUR LIVER NOW~!!

Liver is the largest glandular organ in our body, with multi critical functions. Some  of the important functions of the liver is given below:   

§  Stores vitamins, sugar and iron to help give your body energy.

§  Controls the production and removal of cholesterol.

§  Clears your blood of waste products, drugs and other poisonous substances.

§  Makes clotting factors to stop excessive bleeding after cuts or injuries.

§  Produces immune factors and removes bacteria from the bloodstream to combat infection.

§  Releases a substance called "bile" to help digest food and absorb important nutrients.

Liver when fully functional, repairs its own damage; yet scar tissues appear in the organ which effectively curtails the functions of the liver. As the scar tissues grow, the performance of the liver is critically affected and causes liver failure or cirrhosis of the liver. A person cannot live if the liver fails to function.

Symptoms of liver disease:

Jaundice ( The skin or the whites of eyes turning yellow)

Nausea

Vommitting

Bloated abdomen and swollen ankles

Appetite loss/ weight  loss

Vommitting  blood  ( an almost a sure sign of cirrhosis of the liver)

Liver Cirrhosis- Causes:

Major cause for liver cirrhosis  is ALCOHOL ABUSE

Hepatitis virus infections

Conditions leading to liver cell and /or bile duct damage.

Without treatment, a person with liver disease is susceptible to wide range of complications:

1.     Scar tissues preventing proper flow of blood through liver , thereby retaining toxins. These

 Circulating toxins can affect brain functions and lead to coma.

2.     Cancer

3.     Gastrointestinal bleeding 

FOOD WHICH ENHANCE THE FUNCTIONS OF LIVER.

Garlic:  Garlic bulbs activate liver enzymes that helps the body to cleanse and release toxins from

 the digestive track.

Beets and Carrots : Both are high in beta-carotene. They stimulate and improve overall liver function.

GLUTATHIONE: Glutathione is the body's master antioxidant and detoxifier. 

Foods that boost glutathione levels can help the body rid itself of heavy metals, chemicalsand other toxic substances. You cannot increase glutathione levels in the body with supplemental pill-forms of glutathione - so save your money. Eat your way to health instead!

Foods that contain glutathione:

Select Glutathione Foods, mg per 100g (3.5 oz.)

Food	GSH Content
Asparagus	28.3
Avocado	27.7
Spinach	11.4
Okra	11.3
Broccoli	9.1
Cantaloupe	9.0
Tomato	9.0
Carrot	7.9
Grapefruit	7.9
Orange	7.3
Zucchini	7.0
Strawberry	6.9
Watermelon	6.6
Papaya	5.8
Red bell pepper	5.5
Peach	5.0
Lemon	4.8
Mango	4.3
Banana	4.1
Cauliflower	4.0
Walnuts	3.7
Cucumber	3.5
Green bell pepper	3.4
Apple	3.3
Grape	2.7

Sources: Glutathione in foods listed in the National Cancer Institute's Health Habits and History Food Frequency Questionnaire. Jones DP Nutr Cancer. 1992;17(1):57-75.; Alan Pressman “Glutathione. The Ultimate Antioxidant”; Leo Nollet “Handbook of Analysis of Active Compounds in Functional Foods”, pp.73-74; Lester Packer “Handbook of Antioxidants”, pp. 551-552.

    Rheumatoid Arthritis 
            and cure



What is Rheumatoid Arthritis ?

Rheumatoid arthritis is a consequence of changes in the body's immune system which ( for reasons not fully understood) attacks the soft tissue of the joints causing inflammation, swelling and pain. The joints are swollen and become reddish in colour.. If this condition continues, damage to the cartilage and other soft tissue can cause joint deformities.

Though Rheumatoid Arthritis is  a serious illness, medicines do little help in curing. But , there are medicinal herbs which are used as food . One such herb is MUDAKKATHAN  KEERAI. It is an excellent medicine for Rheumatoid arthritis / joint pain , to reduce the swelling and relieve the pain. In most of the cases it cures the illness permanently. 

Preparation :

Take one table spoonful of Castor Oil  and heat the oil in low flame. Add a handful of Mudakkathan Keerai and Drumstick tree leaves. Fry them for 5 to 7 minutes. Now take the paste and put inside a piece of thin cotton cloth and tie the loose ends. Hold this in your hand and massage around the area where the joints have swollen. The heat must be tolerable. Continue this for about five minutes so that the oil is applied over the swollen area. It would stop the pain and reduce the inflammation. Use the same method quite a few times with regular intervals. The pain and swelling will come down and give enormous relief.

2. For ladies who have spasmodic pain in the abdomen and naval areas, especially during menstrual cycle, the massage around the abdominal area with the same preparation will reduce the pain and give relief.

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Mudakkathan Keerai:  (    Cardiospermum halicababum )                                              

Drumstick tree leaves:( Murunga Oleifera)

             
      AVOID BY-PASS SURGERY
       Eliminate atheroclerosis , the natural way                                  
        

Blockage in arteries, due to sedentary eating habits, stress and presence of high 
LDL cholestrol increases the chances manifold for heart attack, stroke and death. If you are 50 years old, there is a high probability of atherosclerosis already present in your arteries, even if you are showing no symptoms.


What is atherosclerosis ?

Atherosclerosis is a potentially serious condition where arteries become clogged up by fatty substances known as plaques .

The plaques cause affected arteries to harden and narrow, which can be dangerous as restricted blood flow can damage organs and stop them from functioning properly.


If a plaque ruptures, it can cause a blood clot. This can block the blood supply to the heart, triggering a heart attach, or it can block the blood supply to the brain, triggering a stroke, with serious consequences, including paralysis.

Whole body computerized tomography (CT) scanning has revealed that atherosclerosis, as defined by the presence of calcification in at least one (1) of five (5) arterial beds, was present in:

• all men by age 60 and
• all women by 70 years.

Calcification present in arterial beds (walls) included:

• carotid artery,
• coronary artery,
• proximal aorta,
• distal aorta, and
• iliac arteries.

By age 50 years, atherosclerosis was present in all five (5) arterial beds in:

• 82 percent of men and
• 68 percent of women.

The best and natural cure for atherosclerosis is given under, with the guide to preparation:

Ingredients:

• Ginger  
• Garlic
• Fresh Lemon
• Apple cider vinegar
• Pure Honey

Preparation:

Take one (1) cup of Ginger Juice, one (1)cup of Garlic juice, one (1) cup of Fresh Lemon Juice, one (1) cup of Apple cider Vinegar .

Heat the mixture in simmer for 60 minutes, so that the content comes to half. 

Allow the mixture to cool.

Mix same volume of pure honey in the above mixture, stir it well and store this juice in a clean jar.

Dosage:

Take one teaspoon of juice in the morning,with water, in empty stomach ( 45 minutes before breakfast) and one teaspoon in the evening, with water, before food.

Result: The arteries will be clear of the plaque and you wont need any bypass surgery or whatever.


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Some medical herbs which are very useful to health

Home-grown herbs may help keep common lifestyle diseases at bay

Having realized the value of medicinal herbs, several households are now growing medicinal plants in their gardens to prevent or cure several diseases. Latest media reports have confirmed that chewing on a few leaves plucked from certain medicinal plants in your garden can even cure lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension. According to experts, there are hundreds of such herbal plants that could be grown at home. They are of the opinion that creating herbal gardens for medicinal purposes is a healthy trend. The trend of growing herbal plants on terraces and backyards is catching on in many cities now. Here are some medicinal herbs that are worth growing in your garden.

‘Insulin Plant’, ‘Siriyanangai’, and ‘Medar’ for diabetes

Did you know that frequent chewing of two leaves of the ‘Insulin Plant’ could keep diabetes away? The ‘Insulin Plant’, particularly is in high demand as it helps cure diabetes. The healing property of insulin plants for diabetes is proven. If you take two insulin leaves a day, it can cure diabetes, say experts.

Siriyanangai (kariyat) plant has been found to treat diabetic conditions, and the hypoglycaemic and anti-hyperglycaemic activity of this plant has generated considerable interest. Apart from this, it is already proven to be an effective antibiotic, anti-parasitic, anti-viral and immune system stimulant. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-tumour properties. It helps treat liver disorders, reduces diarrhea, treatment of jaundice, sinusitis, torbid liver, viral hepatitis, children’s bowel complaints and flatulence and kills intestinal worms and supports intestine.

Few other such herbal cures are ‘Calotropis gigantea’, a shrub which has clusters of flowers white or lavender, and are grown widely in Singapore, Thailand, China, Malay Islands and in India. They are also known as ‘Medar’. This is a popular herb used to cure bronchitis. It also cures intestinal worms, stomach ulcers, rheumatic disorders, nerve and skin disorders, and latest in line is that it is now known to help manage diabetes too.

‘Karunochi (Black Vitex Nigundo)’ for urea stones

‘Karunochi (Black Vitex Nigundo) – This plant has many medicinal uses, but mainly cures urea stones. It can also help cure cholera, colic, catarrh, diarrhea, dyspepsia, ear disorders, common fever, fibrocystic breast, and colic. A decoction of the leaves with pepper is sometimes used as a specific in Malaria.

‘Hibiscus’ – for heart ailments

‘Hibiscus’ – Helps cure heart ailments. An extract from the flower of hibiscus plant prevents oxidation of LDL cholesterol that leads to hardening of blood vessels and heart diseases, according to research from Taiwan. Hibiscus has also been found to effectively lower high blood pressure.

‘Kandankathiri (Solanum Xanthocarpum)’ – for Asthma and headche

Solanum Xanthocarpum is a plant that bears globular drooping berries as fruits, with green veins. The plant is cultivated throughout India and is known by the name ‘Kandankathiri’. It is useful in treating worms, cold, fever, dysuria, liver enlargement, spleen and stone in urinary bladder, and is particularly beneficial in treating asthma and headache.

Mexican mint (‘Oma valli’ or ‘karpoora valli’) – for indigestion

Although Omavalli’ or ‘karpooravalli’ is considered particularly beneficial for indigestion and gastric problems. It also has numerous other medicinal values. For instance, the leaf is an excellent cure for cold and cough, wheezing, bronchitis, urticaria and other allergies, toxin elimination through perspirations, regulates female menstruation and promotes longevity.

‘Pirandai (Hadjot)’ for knee and joint pain

Pirandai, also known as ‘Hadjot’ in Hindi and having the botanical name ‘Cissus quadrangularis’, is a plant that grows wild on fences. It is a strange-looking creeper, native to India, and has been used in Siddha and Ayurvedic stream of medicine. One method of having this herb is to make a chutney choosing tender stems after removing the angular edges and nodes, cut the stem into small pieces and sauté it in the ghee. For about two tablespoons of cut pieces, add two tablespoons or urad dhal and about three tablespoons of grated coconut, few peppercorns, red or green chilly and salt. Grind the mixture coarsely. Have this chutney regularly for 10 days, and joint pains would reduce considerably. This is also used as painkiller in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine.

Thulasi (The Holy Basil) – for cold, cough, fever, kidney stone and cardiac ailments!

Last, but not the least, the medicinal value of the Holy Indian Basil is inevitable. The leaves of tulsi plant promote removal of the catarrhal matter and phlegm from bronchial tube, is good for common cold and fever, sore throat, respiratory disorders, kidney stone. Lately, basil has been found to have a beneficial effect in treating cardiac ailments, and the associated weakness. It helps reduce high blood cholesterol levels. Children have responded favourably to juice of basil leaves in cases of common paediatric problems (cold, cough, fever, diarrhoea). The leaves also help treat mouth ulcer and infections, insect bites, teeth and skin disorders.

Every house should have at least one herbal plant. Just as our forefathers realized the benefits of these plants, and used them as natural home remedies for common ailments, the trend has to catch-up with present generation too. These plants can be easily obtained for cultivation from nearby nurseries or botanical stores.

Courtesy: Ayurveda and yoga blog

                    Coriander leaves and seeds

 Coriander ( also known as Cilantro) plant has  amazing  medical properties . Due to the presence of a multitude of bioactives, wide range of pharmacological activities have been ascribed to this herb. The multipurpose uses of this plant and seeds are listed below for the benefit of the readers.

 Coriander leaves: 

1.    The leaves, ground as paste after adding required water, is best used to remove the wrinkles on the skin when applied. It also removes the dark rings around the eyes.  Two drops of this paste into the eyes remove the redness . It also balances the ocular pressure in the eyes.

 Coriander Seeds: ( Tea)

Three teaspoons full of coriander seeds are added to boiling water and allowed to boil for 5 minutes. Add small amount of ginger along with it. Add  milk and sugar to this and filter it in a container. The aromatic tea is delicious to drink and has the following  medical benefits.

a.  Removes Gas from the Stomach.

b.  Increases digestive functions by activating the digestive glands and energizes the liver  and pancreas  functions.

c.  It is an instant remedy for diarrhea. A cup of this tea, also boiled with leaves, gives an instant relief to diarrhea by setting up digestive tract functioning.

d.  It controls blood sugar and diabetic conditions. 

e.  It has anti-inflammatory properties.

f.  The paste is good for treating Gout and Rhematoid Arthritis.

g.  Essential oils in Coriandrum Sativum have the properties of an antiseptic,antimicrobial and heals mouth ulcers. The citronelol component helps cure wounds in mouth and gives fresh breath.

h. In case of blocked nose, the coriander leaves are put in boiled water and when inhaled, its fumes     relieves blocked nose and acts as good expectorant for children.

i.  It is a very good appetizing agent. It stimulates and activates the digestive tract glands and liver.

   
                                                    

           INSULIN  PLANT (COSTUS IGNEUS)                

Costus Igneus is commonly known as Insulin Plant in India.

This medicinal plant is a magic cure for diabetes. Its leaves help building up insulin in the human body by strengthening the beta cells in the pancreas and , therefore, called as the 'insulin plant' in India. 

In Ayurvedic treatment diabetic patients are advised to chew down the insulin plant's leaves @ 2 leaves in the morning and 2 in the evening initially for a fortnight, and thereafter one leaf in the morning and one in the evening. 

Having natural concentration of Corosolic acid, Insulin plant can have a positive effect on blood sugar on both fasting as well as postprandial. Corosolic acid works in metabolism of glucoseprocess like insulin that reduces blood sugar levels by transporting glucose into cells and out of the bloodstream. This can be beneficial to anyone who has trouble with high blood sugar levels, and particular to that in Diabetes.

Identification of the Plant: The plant has large fleshy looking leaves. Undersides of these large, dark green leaves have light purple shade. The leaves are arranged around the stem, forming arching clumps from underground rootstocks.