Milk Thistle-good for your liver!!!

Milk thistle is a plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for a variety of ailments, especially liver problems. The active compound in Milk thistle is silymarin, a mixture of at least 4 closely related flavonolignans.Milk thistle is known to have protective effects on the liver and improve its function. It is typically used to treat liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis (liver inflammation), and gallbladder disorders.
BENEFITS OF MILK THISTLE:Besides its use in treating liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis (liver inflammation), and gallbladder disorders,it is also used for:
Lowering cholesterol levels.
Reducing insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes who also have cirrhosis
Reducing the growth of cancer cells in breast, cervical, and prostate cancers.
Milk thistle is also used in many products claiming to reduce the effects of a hangover.

Pumpkin seeds and its medicinal properties!

Pumpkin is an herbaceous, monoecious, annual vine native to America, now cultivated worldwide in warm and temperate regions. Pumpkin Seeds contain iron, B vitamins, and trace minerals. The plant seeds are used medicinally to help improve bowel function by ridding the intestinal tract of parasites and worms. Pumpkin seeds are also a natural source of magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C. As a rich source of Zinc,they are highly recommended for Men's reproductive health.They also possess diuretic,anti inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. MEDICINAL USES:Pumpkin seeds are used for treating disorders of prostrate gland like Benign Prostrate Hyperplasia(BPH),Tape worm and Round worm infection,lowering LDL,dizzines,vascular disease,disorders of urinary system.

Natural healing by Naturopathy!!!

Naturopathy is a science which promotes the art of curing and preventing diseases by bringing about suitable changes in food and lifestyle.The five basic natural elements consisting of soil,water,air,fire and sunlight are used in different forms.The use of any chemical or formulated drugs is not practiced,hence naturopathy is referred as ‘drugless therapy’.
Naturopathy is a popular alternative therapy,which upholds the basic principle that our body has the inbuilt ability to heal itself when provided with proper nutrition,exercise and environment.We are born with strong inbuilt resistance power,which if preserved carefully will not let the disease attack us.
If we observe the way wild animals live,we realize they do not have any doctors to attend to them.They adhere to natural way of treatment when they are ill.The accumulation of harmful substances in our body is the major causeof illness.Wrong living and eating habits,irregular and sedentary lifestyle,addictions,pollution,stress, and use of harmful drugs are the major factors that adversely affect our immunity.
Simple tips promoted in Naturopathy for good health:
*Follow a healty diet routine.Include lot of raw vegetables,fruits and salads in your daily diet.
*Drink lot of clean water.Adults should drink 8-12 glasses every day.Also drinking water while having food should be avoided.
*Increase intake of fresh and pollution free air.Brisk walking for about half an hour in the early morning helps store extra oxygen needed to remain fresh for full day.
*Practice Yoga,meditation and pranayam daily for atleast 10-15 minutes.