Alugbati Health Facts And Medicinal Uses

ALUGBATI is a vine commonly grow in most of the areas in the Philippines. Characterized by its vivid purple color heart-shaped leaves and sticky resin, alugbati is used in some dishes in some provinces. Aside from being a local vegetable, it is also among the list of medicinal plants and herbs that can cure many health issues and helps in our nutrition. 

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Alugbati plant contains saponin, vitamin A and B. It also has glycosides, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids, and carbohydrates.

Small fruits of the alugbati plant contain mucilage and iron

Some studies also show that the alugbati plant has carotene, vitamin C, and nitrate.

The different parts of the alugbati plant have different methods on how to extract the juice or resin to be used as a medicine.

Roots:

The juice coming from the roots of alugbati obtained from pounding or grinding , or boiling you can also boil it.

Leaves:

 To get the juice from the leaves,it is often boiled or pressed to obtain the thick resin.

Vines:

The thick resin or juice coming from the vine can be obtained by pounding and pressing it.

HERE ARE THE DISEASES THAT CAN BE CURED USING ALUGBATI:

1. Ringworm: Applying the thick resin or juice from the leaves or vines can heal the ringworm on the skin.

2. Diarrhea and dysentery: Drinking the thick juice from alugbati plant is said to cure diarrhea and dysentery.

3. Hypertension: a person suffering from hypertension can be cured by drinking the tea from boiling alugbati leaves.

4. Wounds and cuts: the juice extracted from alugbati leaves mixed with oil or minced leaves applied directly on affected part of the skin can help it to heal fast.

5. Acne and pimples: applying alugbati resin on pimples and acne can help ease the swelling.

6. Ulcer: a tea made from boiling alugbati leaves can easily cure stomach ulcer.

7. Stomach ache: boil some alugbati vines and roots and drink the tea to cure stomach ache.

8. Headache: the thick and sticky resin is applied on the head to alleviate headache.

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Medicinal Uses Of “Pansit-pansitan”

Shiny Bush or clearweed (Pansit-pansitan in the Philippines), with scientific name Peperomia bilineata Miq.; Peperomia pellucida Linn.; Peperomia hymenophylla Miq. is commonly a small bush which grows in lawns and idle lots. The plant has distinct heartshaped shiny leaves with soft branches. It can also be used for food as a vegetable. It is among popular healing plants that can cure some current health issues.

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Pansit-pansitan is a potent source of different nutrients and minerals that can be beneficial to the body like zinc, manganese, iron, copper. It has significantly high sodium content.
Its branches contain carbohydrates, alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, steroids, and triterpenoids.

USES OF PANSIT-PANSITAN AS MEDICINE: 

You can make a tea by boiling the leaves and the branches together with clean water. Here are the diseases that can be cured by using pansit-pansitan:

1.Arthritis and rheumatism or gout.
It has natural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory properties for people who are suffering from joint pains such as arthritis, rheumatism or gout.

2.Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Drink the tea made from boiling the branches and leaves.

3.Uneven skin tone.
Rinse your skin using the water from boiled leaves. Just make sure that it is warm enough or cooled down first before using.

4.Boils
Crush the leaves and branches using mortar and pestle and apply it directly into the boils.

5.High Cholesterol level.
Eating the plant like vegetable can help lower high cholesterol level.

6.Pimples.
Apply crushed leaves to the affected part. It will help soothe a pimple and get rid of the inflammation.

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Lemon Diet: The Method That Will Help You Lose 10kg in 12 Days

Have you tried a lot of methods to lose weight? Are you planning to double your efforts to stay fit? If yes, then you should try the Lemon Diet.

According to Healthy Nutrition Team, the Lemon Diet can help a person lose 10 kilograms in less than two weeks.

"This diet is very simple. You should drink a certain amount of lemon juice mixed with water every morning before breakfast," it was disclosed.

The diet, however, is not recommended for people with gastrointestinal problems.

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Here's your guide for the Lemon Diet:

Day 1

Squeeze one lemon and mix it with one glass of water.

Day 2

Squeeze two lemons and mix them with two glasses of water.

Day 3

Squeeze three lemons and mix them with three glasses of water. If you can't drink it all at once, drink as much as you can and drink the remaining later. Beware to drink at least an hour before meal.

Day 4

Squeeze four lemons and mix them with four glasses of water. If you can't drink it all at once, drink as much as you can and drink the remaining later. Beware to drink at least an hour before meal.

Day 5

Squeeze five lemons and mix them with five glasses of water. If you can't drink it all at once, drink as much as you can and drink the remaining later. Beware to drink at least an hour before meal.

Day 6

Squeeze six lemons and mix them with six glasses of water. If you can't drink it all at once, drink as much as you can and drink the remaining later. Beware to drink at least an hour before meal.

Day 7

Squeeze three lemons and mix them with 10 glasses of water. Add a tablespoon of honey and drink it throughout the day.

Day 8

Squeeze six lemons and mix them with six glasses of water. If you can't drink it all at once, drink as much as you can and drink the remaining later. Beware to drink at least an hour before meal.

Day 9

Squeeze five lemons and mix them with five glasses of water. If you can't drink it all at once, drink as much as you can and drink the remaining later. Beware to drink at least an hour before meal.

Day 10

Squeeze four lemons and mix them with four glasses of water. If you can't drink it all at once, drink as much as you can and drink the remaining later. Beware to drink at least an hour before meal.

Day 11

Squeeze four lemons and mix them with four glasses of water. If you can't drink it all at once, drink as much as you can and drink the remaining later. Beware to drink at least an hour before meal.

Day 12

Squeeze two lemons and mix them with two glasses of water.

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Hot Water Gives More Benefits Than Cold Water

Many people are not used to drinking hot water. Some even find it odd to drink hot water even during the cold season. What they do not know is that hot water is far more beneficial than cold water.

According to Health Hacks, drinking hot water is "a good alternative to taking tablets."

"Did you know that drinking hot water is much healthier than cold water? Drinking hot water on an empty stomach may seem strange but the benefits are just incredible," it stated.

Drinking hot water on an empty stomach speeds up a person's metabolism and burns more calories.

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"If you're on a diet, hot drinks are you best allies. In addition, it helps your stomach feel full--which means you will eat less," it noted.

Hot water also reduces sugar cravings.

"Start getting into the habit of replacing sodas with hot water. And when you feel that you like to eat a sweet snack, drink a glass of hot water. The truth is that when we often feel that we like something sweet, it's just our body saying it's dehydrated and needs a drink," it noted.

In addition, drinking hot water is excellent for digestion.

"Studies have shown that drinking cold water during or after a meal can harden the fats in food. This can create fats deposits on the inner wall of the intestines," it was disclosed.

Drinking lukewarm water, on the other hand, causes your blood vessels to expand. This boosts circulation which helps digestion.

Moreover, drinking hot water is good at eliminating toxins.

"Drinking warm water acts on your metabolism, your circulation, and your body temperature all at the same time. This will make you sweat and will purge all the toxins present in your body. It's a guaranteed detox effect," it was disclosed.

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4 Reasons Why You Should Place an Onion on Your Feet Before Going to Bed

It has been known to many that eating onions, whether raw or cooked, is beneficial to one's health. But did you know that putting a slice of onion on your feet before you go to bed can literally heal you in your sleep?

According to Health Hacks, there are four important reasons why you should consider putting a slice of onion on the sole of your foot before you go to sleep.

"This unusual method will literally heal you in your sleep. 

The method only requires three easy steps.

• First, cut a slice from an organic onion.
• Second, place the slice on the sole of your foot.
• Third, put on a sock to keep the slice from sliding off.

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But it can do a lot to your body overnight.

1. It cleans your blood. Onions contain phosphoric acid which is absorbed into the foot and has a cleansing effect on the blood.
2. It filters bacteria and germs out of your blood and kills them off.
3. It relaxes you and relieves pain. The stimulation of the sole activates various points throughout the body in a similar way to acupuncture.
4. It makes your feet smell better. The slice of onion draws all of the chemicals and poisons out of your foot.

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Eating Tamarind Will Make Your Liver 20 Years Younger

Do you want a healthier liver? Tamarind can actually make this organ 20 years younger.

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According to ‏Read and Digest, can do a lot of good things on the liver; which is one of the most important and one of the most powerful organs of the body.

"Aside from the fact that it can detoxify your body, tamarind can also eradicate the fats in your liver," it was disclosed.

"All you have to do is place two handfuls of peeled tamarind in a blender then add one liter of water. Then, mix these ingredients properly and then strain the liquid mixture. Consume this remedy during the morning on a daily basis," it added.

Moreover, even the tamarind leaves are beneficial to the liver.

"Place 25 pieces of well-washed tamarind leaves in a pot which contains a liter of water in order to prepare a tamarind tea. Boil the mixture for about 15 to 20 minutes and leave it for some time to be cooled down. For best results, drink this remedy twice a day, one cup in the morning and another in the evening before going to bed," it stated.

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Here are some additional health benefits of tamarind:

• A few teaspoons of boiled tamarind fruit can help a person regularize the procession and lessen constipation.
• Tamarind is a possible treatment of dysentery or the intestinal infection that causes severe diarrhea. 
• Malaria fever can be abridged by simply drinking tamarind leaves tea.
• It can lessen the level of cholesterol.
• Some cancers can be fought by some antioxidants in the tamarind.

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Not Just an Appetizer: Health Benefits of Eating Chili Pepper

Fond of adding chili peppers on your food to increase your appetite?
How about enjoying your chili-spiced meals knowing there are so many benefits for your body?
If you're a non-chili eater, perhaps it's time to change your mind.

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Is there any place in the world where chili pepper is not known? That fruit of Capsicum pepper plants which is noted for their hot flavor? Perhaps none.

Although not everyone is keen on extra hot chili, there are those who simply can't eat their food without chili, in any form, to increase their appetite.

So far, I haven't been to a restaurant where they don't have chili, chili sauces or even very hot catsup for the chili lovers.

When I asked family members and friends why they love chili on their food, most of them said it's because chili increases their appetite and makes their food more delicious. But is that all there is to chili?

Well, how would chili lovers feel when they learn that chili has its many benefits for the body as well?

I'm not strongly fond of chilis myself, but after knowing that it has its perks, I have started adding a little spicier chili sauce to my food although it makes my eyes a little watery at first and burns my mouth. Whew!

Why beneficial?

Turns out chili is high in nutrients such as calcium plus vitamins and minerals among others.

The main bioactive plant compound in chili peppers, capsaicin, is responsible for the intense burning heat we feel after each mouthful of spiced food causing us to want to drink a lot of water -- which is good for hydration.

Interestingly, chili improves cognitive functioning. Studies say that we need proper amounts of oxygen and iron for us to achieve and maintain good cognitive performance; so it would help to spice up our meals with chili peppers daily as it could decrease our chances of getting cognitive disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, especially as we get older.

Capsaicin also helps to improve the condition of the heart, boosts the circulatory system, and thins the blood to lower the risk of strokes; so daily chili consumption is not bad after all.

It is also said to be useful in relieving and preventing common problems such as headaches, migraine attacks, and sinus discomfort; acting as a relaxant.

Also, chili helps to lower blood sugar levels, which means it’s perhaps advisable for those who are overweight or those with high sugar levels or is diabetic as moderate consumption of it could help to significantly control insulin levels.

It also helps to burn fat in our body because capsaicin is also a thermogenic compound that helps to increase the metabolic rate, and which, in turn, helps in the fat-burning process. No wonder my chili-loving brother is so slim compared to me!

It also aids in lowering cholesterol and reducing the amount of fibrin in our blood; thereby lowering the blood’s tendency to clot. Adding chili spice to our meals has been found to protect against the build-up of cholesterol in our blood. Sounds good, right?

Another benefit is that capsaicin also provides relief from pain and also aids in reducing inflammation because it has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties whereby regular intake of chiles could help to minimize the effects of auto-inflammatory diseases like arthritis and rheumatoid on the body which means it could be a safe alternative to other painkillers as it also prevents the gastric damage associated with anti-inflammatory painkillers.

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It is also helpful in clearing congestion when you have a cold attack. How? Some soup recipe glazed with a moderate amount of chili would help to effectively open nasal passages and allow easier breathing. Not too many chili please!

Do you know that chili intake also improves longevity?

A number of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences have reportedly been observing the eating habits of roughly half a million Chinese people age 30 and up and they noticed that in a span of seven years, those who include chili peppers in their diet six or seven times a week had a lower risk of mortality than those who do not consume peppery food on a regular basis. This could be attributed perhaps to the little known fact that chili peppers increase levels of IGF-1 in blood, which is an anti-aging hormone.

In addition, the American Association for Cancer Research has stated that capsaicin has the capacity to kill leukemia and cancer cells. Just like turmeric - a spice used in making curry - chiles could inhibit tumor growth and cancer.

No excessive addiction to chili, please!

Lastly, because it inhibits cancer cell growth, the plant compound also minimizes the risk of stomach cancer, as per cancer research studies, because the capsaicin actually protects the stomach lining.

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But do take note that too much addiction to chili is not advisable as it could cause stomach damage which might eventually lead to stomach cancer. 

Remember the old adage that "too much of anything is never good to our health." Chili included.

Knowing that chili has many benefits for our well-being, we can enjoy more than extra hot chili sauce on our pizza and other food, but make sure not to 'overburn'.

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Can You Still Eat Newly Expired Foods?

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With regards to the food we eat, the very first thing we consider is safety. Food poisoning is imminent and we need to be careful what we eat especially when we go and dine outside. We should be cautious about whether the food we buy from the restaurant or street kiosk is prepared properly and hygienically. We should be aware of the expiration date of the food items we buy from supermarkets and grocery stores.

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Expired food items is a big deal in the Middle East particularly in Kuwait where the Baladiya conducts routine check-up on food items sold and used by groceries and restaurants. Keeping expired items in these countries is a serious offense and could cost any business to be closed with revoked licences.

It is not advisable to consume expired food items but the question is: Could you still eat a recently expired food?
An expiration date indicates that the food product is safe during a certain period.beyond this date the food item looses its quality and therefore will not guarantee its safety anymore. Can you still eat it? Yes, but at your own risk.
For the products which are microbiologically stable like biscuits and chips, the term "best before" or "consume before" is used. However, the indicated date may not necessarily suggest that the product is not safe for human consumption after the date but it is certain the the quality is not as good as it is on the stage of deterioration.
Food and Drug Administration and Bureau of Food and Drugs discourages consumption of food items beyond its expiration dates.

You should not also give it for animal consumption as canned goods contain sodium nitrate which can be harmful for the animals.

The best thing to do with these expired foods is to dispose them right away and never try to recycle or consume them.
Our health is more than the cost of these food items and we should not take any chances.

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