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.