Syzygium samarangense (Water Apple)

This type of fruit information is very limited on the internet. The Syzygium samarangense also better known as Water Apple or Jambu Air. This fruit can be found only in Malaysia and Indonesia. In Malay, its name is Jambu air because the Jambu represents Guava Fruit, Air means water. Combined together as Jambu Air, it is like guava but instead of solid guava, it is very juicy.

The fruit has an uneven shape, have the same size and color of an apple but it is totally different than apple. The fruit white or pink flesh is mildly fragrant with a faint sweetish flavour. It is also crispy and watery making a good thirst quencher. Although they have a high water content, their skins are full of fruit sugars and vitamin A and make a good addition to salads.

Water Apple Natural Cures.

Have you heard of Sariawan? or its scientific name stomatitis aphtosa is a very painful blister that can be found on the inner lips, or mouth. Eating water apple can help to cure this stomatitis aphtosa because of its high watery content and vitamin A.

Eating water apple also is good for relieving sore throat as it is very juicy.

5 Reason why you should eat water apple everyday.

1. The cheapest fruit available compared to apple.
2. The best thirst quenchers after watermelon.
3. Small and easily dressed together with salad.
4. Very juicy and tasty.
5. A water apple a day, keeps a doctor away!

Source - wikipedia, Indonesian Wiki, Tradewindsfruit

Natural Cures for Heart Disease

A common symptom of heart disease is shortness of breath which is caused by the blood is lack of oxygen. Another common symptom is chest pain or pain down either arm. Other symptoms are palpitation, fainting, emotional instability, cold hands and feet, frequent perspiration and fatigue. All these symptoms may be caused by many other disorders.

In the first place, what really causes heart disease is maybe by genetic disease, but the basic causes of heart diseases are wrong dietary habits, faulty style of living and various stresses from daily lifestyle.

Heart study suggested there are several risk that contributes to heart disease.
1)Increase cholesterol levels
2)Increase Blood Pressures
3)Increase of Acid Uric levels (mainly caused by high protein diet)
4)Metabolic Disorder such as from diabetes.
5)Obesity
6)Smoking
7)Lack of physical exercise

Natural Treatment.

Changing of daily food intake (your diet) is a must!
The diet should be lacto-vegetarian, low in sodium and calories. It should consist of high quality, natural organic foods, with emphasis on whole grains, seeds, fresh fruits and vegetables.

Change your cooking oils with sunflower seed oil, corn oil or safflower oil to increase the essential fatty acids. Take alfalfa and yogurt to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol. Lecithin helps prevent fatty deposits in arteries. Best food sources are unrefined, raw, crude vegetable oils, seeds and grains.

Taking Onions is useful in normalizing the percentage of blood cholesterol by oxidizing excess cholesterol. One teaspoon of raw onion juice first thing in the morning will be highly beneficial in such cases.

Honey has marvelous properties to prevent all sorts of heart disease. It tones up the heart and improves the circulation. It is also effective in cardiac pain and palpitation of the heart. One tablespoonful daily after food is sufficient to prevent all sorts of heart troubles.

Take vitamin E, as this vitamin promotes the functioning of the heart by improving oxygeneration of the cells. It also improves the circulation and muscle strength. Many whole meal products and green vegetables, particularly outer leaves of cabbage are good sources of vitamin E.

The vitamin B group is important for heart and circulatory disorders. The best sources of vitamin B are whole grains.

Vitamin C is also essential as it protects against spontaneous breaches in capillary walls which can lead to heart attacks. It also guards against high blood cholesterol.
Vitamin C also is said to reduce the stress of anger, fear, disappointment and similar emotions can raise blood fat and cholesterol levels.The richest sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits.

Throw aways these food!

White flour products, sweets, chocolates, canned foods in syrup, soft drinks, squashes, all hard fats of animal origin such as butter, cream and fatty meats.
Salt and sugar should be reduced substantially. The patient should also avoid tea, coffee, alcohol and tobacco.

Finally

The patient should also pay attention to other laws of nature for health building such as taking moderate exercise, getting proper rest and sleep, adopting the right mental attitude and getting fresh air and drinking pure water.

Reference:
Encyclopedia of health and natural cures.

5 Reason why you should eat Mung Bean Sprout

Have you even heard of Mung bean sprout? well if you don't, this sprout is famous in most Asian Cuisine especially their noodles. They are known as dòu yá (豆芽, literally "bean sprout/germ"), yá cài (芽菜, literally "sprout vegetable"), or yín yá (银芽, literally "silver sprouts") in Chinese, and Hokkien (Min Nan), moyashi in Japanese, tauge in Indonesian, taugeh in Malay, thua-ngok (ถั่วงอก) in Thai, and giá đậu in Vietnamese.

They are a major ingredient in a variety of Malaysian and Peranakan cuisine including char kway teow, Hokkien mee, mee rebus, and pasembor.

Most of us just simply put the sprouts aside and eat the main meal. But do you know that this raw food is a very powerful food?

Sprouts are a great, inexpensive way of obtaining a concentration of vitamins, minerals and enzymes.

This is the 5 reason why you should eat Mung Bean Sprout.

1) Rich in Major vitamins and Minerals: B vitamins, folate, vitamin C, Iron, potassium

2) Bean sprouts are a good source of dietary fiber easily digestible and contain a high concentration of enzymes facilitating the digestive process.

3) Can help lower risk of some birth defects.

4) Lower risk of heart attack.

5) The sprouts are free of cholesterol, and are ideal for anyone who wants to lose weight.

Source
Asian Online Recipes

Intresting Herbal Properties of Agnus Castus

The name of this Herb, Agnus Castus sounds a bit spanish or Greekish i guess, commonly known as chaste tree, this Agnus Castus is a natural medicine for infertility. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after a year or more of intercourse without contraception. Put it in easy word, it means cannot get a baby.

Fertility level may be low because of wide range of factors such as physical causes, stress, environmental pollution and lack of nutrients. Agnus Castus has been used for the treatment of menstrual difficulties, PMS, and other conditions. for at least 2,500 years. Agnus Castus is also one of many herbs used to boost fertility and also said to stimulate ovulation.

6 Tips to Practice Natural Cures

Many of us know that eating fruits, vegetables, herbs are good for health, although we already know by reading some facts, science book, magazine, or even my blog about the benefits of health foods such as fruits, vegetables, herbs and all the vitamins, minerals, natural chemicals that contains in it is good for health, and has a potential to heal certain diseases naturally.

But when it comes to practicing eating it, or doing the therapies everyday, many of us will have a difficulty of doing it. Believe me, good food usually doesn't taste that good, and to prepare it is another problem to some people.

These are some of the helpful tips that you should take in order for you to practice Natural Cures:

1) MIND SET
You must SET A MIND SET!, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away", which means, you are the cure yourself. Start practicing healthy eating habits, avoid those processed foods, fast foods, junk foods and start exercising at least 20 minutes per day and 3 times a week.

2) SET A GOAL
Setting a goal, for an example "This week i will eat at least 5 types of fruits, 3 types of vegetables, and i will get 6 pack abs in 3 month!". These are good for your motivation to practice Natural Cures.

3) KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF NATURAL CURES
Always keep reminding yourself (be self conscious) to know more about and the importance of Natural Cures. You can achieve this by reading this BLOG, or buy a book about Natural Cures and Alternative Remedy/Medicine. Get all the latest information such as Natural Cures for diseases, Interesting Herbal facts and Alternative Therapies.


4) CREATE A SCHEDULE
Create a weekly schedule on what to eat in a daily basis from Monday to Sunday. Change your menu every one week, or just plan for the whole month. This way you can save some time and plan early to prepare for your upcoming healthy meals. This goes the same for exercising and doing your therapies such as YOGA. Force yourself to go to therapy classes, and exercising.

5) MAKE IT A HABIT
Instead of eating junk foods for snacks while watching movies, reading magazine or just doing nothing, why don't you replace it with raw food such as nuts and grains such as Almonds, Pistachios or fruits such as Grapes, Apples, Baby Carrots or even vegetables such as broccoli. Don't forget the drinks, why don't you drink fruit juice instead of beer or soda drinks.

6) SAVE AND SPEND FOR YOUR HEALTH
Eating good food is not always cheap, so save up some money by planning your expenditures. Try to avoid buying unnecessary items that doesnt bring any benefits and start investing on food for your health!

Thats 6 steps!, if you know more steps, why dont you share your thoughts! leave some comments!