Moringa Leaves - Natures Best Leaves For Health

Have you heard of moringa leaves?

Well, if you haven’t, then it is time you did. These are regarded as the best leaves in the world to eat as they are just so rich in nutrients.

Also called Moringa olifera, the moringa leaves are the leaves of the drumstick plant. This plant is probably the only one in the world that has every part of which can be eaten.

The moringa leaves are a superfood, and just a small amount a day can provide you nutrients that baskets of veggies and fruits do.

For example, 100 grams of moringa leaves contain 9 times the protein of yogurt, 10 times the vitamin A of carrots, 15 times the potassium of bananas, 17 times the calcium of milk, 12 times the vitamin C of oranges and 25 times the iron of spinach. There are only a few other natural health supplements that match this.

Moringa leaves are also rich in the antioxidant compounds vitamin C, beta carotene and chlorogenic acid.

Furthermore, it has properties of lowering blood sugar levels, and is an excellent food to eat regularly if you have diabetes. It also has cholesterol lowering properties and is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent.

These properties make it a good choice if you want to keep your heart healthy. Try and have a small portion of these leaves with your regular meal every day. You can add them to soups and salads as well!!

Health Benefits Of Passion Fruit

The passion fruit has recently become popular in India, though has remained a part of sweet desserts and a healthy snack for many years in the Western world.

Sometimes called Granadilla or Krishna Phal, this tangy, seedy fruit is a delight when eaten. But it is not just it’s sweet taste that makes this fruit wonderful and delectable; it is also the number of health benefits it has.

Passion fruit is high in vitamin C – a powerful antioxidant vitamin that helps fight the common cold and boosts immunity. In fact, one serving of passion fruit provides 30 grams of vitamin C.

It is loaded with fibre and has a low glycemic index, making it a great fruit to indulge in if you have diabetes.

The high fibre content comes in the form of ‘pectin’, which has the property of filling up the stomach, thus preventing you from snacking.

Passion fruit also contains vitamin B6 (riboflavin) and vitamin B3 (niacin) which keeps the thyroid gland healthy. Not only this; it can also prevent bad fats from depositing on the inner surface of blood vessels, thus reducing atherosclerosis and heart disease.

The high quantity of calcium and magnesium in passion fruits can help keep the bones and teeth strong and can prevent osteoporosis.

Passion fruits can be eaten raw, scooped out into a bowl of low fat yogurt or eaten as a part of a fruit salad. They are delicious, and I am certain you will love it’s sweet and tangy taste! 

Handling An Enlarged Prostate - Tips by Dr Vivek Baliga

The prostate gland begins to enlarge after the age of 25 years. In some men, it can remain at a manageable size, while in some it could cause trouble.

In fact, only around 50% of people with enlarged prostates develop symptoms such as difficulty passing urine, starting trouble during urination, poor urinary stream and urge to pass urine frequently.

When symptoms are not particularly bothersome, watchful waiting may be the best way to proceed. This involves regular monitoring to make sure complications aren't developing, but no treatment. For more troubling symptoms, most doctors begin by recommending a combination of lifestyle changes and medication.

Often this will be enough to relieve the worst symptoms and prevent the need for surgery. For those of you that suffer from this, here are some tips to help you cope with it.

1. Some men who are nervous and tense urinate more frequently. Reduce stress by exercising regularly and practicing relaxation techniques such as meditation.

2. When you go to the bathroom, take the time to empty your bladder completely. This will reduce the need for subsequent trips to the toilet.

3. Talk with your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter medications you're taking; some may contribute to the problem. Your doctor may be able to adjust dosages or change your schedule for taking these drugs, or he or she may prescribe different medications that cause fewer urinary problems.

4. Avoid drinking fluids in the evening, particularly caffeinated and alcoholic beverages. Both can affect the muscle tone of the bladder, and both stimulate the kidneys to produce urine, leading to night time urination.

These simple tips should help you avoid surgery and carry on with your life as normal!