alternative medicine

Celery For A Youthful and Active Body

2:12 AM




Natural sodium-rich foods keep one youthful and active by keeping muscles limber and pliable.
Many people who lack natural sodium have stiff joints and cracking knees.

Apart from its youthful properties, natural sodium also acts as an acid neutralizer and blood cleanser. Having the right amount of natural sodium in our system will not only prevent arthritis, neuritis, and rheumatism, it's good for the brain and nervous system, too.

Natural sodium can be found in vegetables like celery.  Celery is perfect for juicing with other fresh vegetables because of its cooling properties, but it is popularly mixed in soup and salad.

Celery plants like full sunning and needs to be watered every other day (or when the soil partly dry). It is recommended to put organic fertilizer monthly on it every day. (Visit Plant Care for more information.)


 EM-EM TINASAS, MBA
The Gardener

 Source:

Jensen, B. (2004). Foods that heal: A guide to understanding and using the healing powers of natural foods. Paharanj, New Delhi. Health & Harmony.  

asthma

Thyme for Respiratory Infections

2:49 AM



Thyme originates from the Mediterranean.  Its name comes from the word thymus which means fumigate.

As a kitchen herb, it is used to flavor tomato sauces and is a great stuffing for meat, lamb and chicken.

As a herbal tea, it induces sweat and eases colds and bronchitis. It even helps heal indigestion. This is also effective for asthma since it relaxes the spasm in the airways.  It has a moistening effect that causes one to expectorate. Thyme sterilizes the lungs which makes it a front liner for respiratory infection.  Known for its bacterial and anti-fungal properties, it is an ingredient of Vicks and Listerine.

As a herbal bath, this herbs eases rheumatism and muscular aches and pains.

Thyme likes light soil and full sun for best aroma.  It needs watering every other day or when soi is already partly dry. It requires organic fertilizer monthly. (Visit Plant Care for more information.)

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 EM-EM TINASAS, MBA
The Gardener

Sources:

Harding, J. (2002). Holistic herbs: An introductory guide to the healing power of herbs. Bath: Parragon Publishing

Cammarata, J. A guide to herbal remedies: Safe and effective remedies for achieving and maintaining health. New Delhi: Goodwill Publishing House

Benefits

Rosemary for Stress and Headaches

2:38 AM



Rosemary is a tall, woody evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters.  Its scientific name is Rosmarinus officinalis. During the ancient times, rosemary was used as incense.

As a kitchen herb, it flavors chicken, lamb and red meat well.

For wellness, rosemary-infused teas help heal headaches and relieve stress. It should be taken only thrice a day like any tea. Rosemary tea should only be taken for a week maximum. It also should not taken by pregnant women.

It is a good tonic for the hair and scalp.  The tea can be mixed with shampoo. (Visit Hair Products: Shampoo, Conditioners, Dye and Green Tips.)

Rosemary needs full sun, watering every other day (or when partly dry) and organic fertilizer monthly. (Visit Plant Care for more information.)

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EM-EM TINASAS, MBA
The Gardener

Source:

Harding, J. (2002). Holistic herbs: An introductory guide to the healing power of herbs. Bath: Parragon Publishing

Benefits

Coriander for Metal Detox

2:25 AM



Coriander is mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus dated around 1550 BC. This is also one of the oldest spices mentioned in the Egyptian documents 1000 years ago.  Its scientific name is Coriandrum Sativum. It is also called Cilantro, Coriander, or Wansoy (Chinese parsley).

 As a kitchen herb, it can be used as a dip for fried, broiled or steamed fish or meat by its mixing leaves with onion, tomato and vinegar. It can also flavor noodles, salads, curry and Indian dishes.

For wellness, it is effective for flatulence, and nervous tension. The seeds act as digestive stimulant by increasing gastric juices. It is good for the kidney. It is a good metal detoxifier and is also referred as the “Poor Man’s Chelation” which removes aluminum, lead, mercury contamination trapped inside the body. (Visit Metals: Home Appliances and Heavy Metal Contaminationfrom Fish, Aluminum Cookers and Pans, and Coriander Detox.)

Coriander needs well-drained soil, full sun, watering every other day (or when partly dry) and organic fertilizer every month.  Its leaves also make effective pesticides. (Visit How to Care for your Herbal and Herbs for more information.)

EM-EM TINASAS, MBA
The Gardener

Source:


Harding, J. (2002). Holistic herbs: An introductory guide to the healing power of herbs. Bath: Parragon Publishing

Benefits

Tablea, Chocolate Bars & Healing!

10:36 PM




When I have back pains, colds, coughs or wheezing, I crave for hot chocolate.  I make hot chocolate by boiling one tablet of Tablea (more or less 100% Cacao) and drink it hot without milk nor any sugar added.  I usually add either Tarragon, Mint or Peppermint and after a few sips I definitely feel r-e-l-a-x-e-d!

We are lucky in the Philippines because we produce Cacao.  These beans are processed in the form of Tablea either using the traditional way with a manual grinder or its modern machine counterpart. Out of Cacao, chocolate bars, truffles and cocoa powder for chocolate drinks and baked products can be produced.  Processed milk chocolate bars may contain 49% cocoa while dark chocolate contains about 70% cocoa.


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The closer to the bean, the healthier chocolate is for you. But drinking it pure and dark with its bitter taste may only be acceptable to the health conscious.  It may be made more enjoyable and healthy by adding low- fat milk, and  sugar. You can use coconut sugar or real pure honey or leaves from Stevia sugar plant (Check out Herbal Tea and Juice for more information).  Chocolate is a definitely good medium for nutrition and creativity.

I got hold of a book “Healing Powers of Chocolate”.  I swooned while reading its delicious content!  Our chocolate favourite does not only justify our taste buds, it is also a healer!

Let me tell you about its beginnings.  Chocolate was discovered by Mayan Indians and called it Chocolatl or ‘food for the gods’.  Then, the Aztec Indians followed suit.  Notably Montezuma II, an Aztec royalty became a chocoholic. And when Christopher Columbus came, he brought it back to Spain.  But it was only when the enterprising Hernando Cortes, who creatively added sugar to Chocolatl, that the royalty of Spain greatly appreciated it.  Then, in the 1500’s, it spread out to Europe and in 1600’s, reached America where it was a hit!


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During World War II, chocolate bars were supplied to the Allied Forces to provide them with energy. And in the 21st century, soldiers were given provisions of chocolate bars for energy and nutrition.  Even astronauts brought their chocolates in space!
 
Thus, for our daily challenges, an ounce or two of pure chocolate can nourish us with Vitamin B1, B2 and B6. It also has minerals, antioxidants and compounds that can make our day filled with energy and zest! Some are:

  1. IRON for anemia, memory and concentration
  2. MAGNESIUM as bone builder, laxative, headache and stress, and relaxed muscles
  3. MANGANESE for bone growth
  4. GOOD FATS for energy
  5. ANTIOXIDANTS (Epicatechin, Flavanols, Resveratrol) to  lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer
  6. MOOD ENHANCING COMPOUNDS like
     – ENDORPHIN  -    same  compound as what is produced during exercise
     – SEROTONIN   -    to calm, memory and brain power
     – THEOBROMINE-   to relax nervous system and heartbeat
     – Very minimal caffeine stimulant
(Source: What 101 Doctors Do to Stay Healthy, The Great Chocolate Books)

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Enjoy your favorite! Add more health with fruits, nuts, herbs and low-fat milk.  Be happy, healthy and lovely!


EM-EM
Herbal Gardener, MBA


Source: Healing Power of Chocolate