In the 7th century, the Buddhist monks discovered gluten, while kneading wheat flour with water to make a dough. Gluten is found naturally in grains and binds together two separate proteins found wfithin the grain. Gluten consists of two proteins, gliadin and glutenin, and is commonly found in wheat, barley and rye. As it is insoluble in water, it can be obtained by washing away the associated starch and used as a leavening agent. An important source of protein, gluten is found in foods in their natural state and also as an additive in low protein foods.

Gluten Allergy and Intolerance

Gluten allergy results from being gluten intolerant. Gluten intolerance is often mistaken to be a food allergy, but it is actually an inherited autoimmune disease. It causes gastrointestinal distress to the immune system, leading to damage of the small intestine. Gluten intolerance is also called as celiac disease and has no cure but can only be prevented and managed by following some dietary rules. There are several types of gluten intolerance, each varying in their symptoms and severity:

Silent celiac disease: This is difficult to detect, as there are no external symptoms, but it can cause a substantial amount of intestinal damage.

Refractory celiac disease: A rare intolerance, in which the symptoms show no improvement, despite one being on a gluten-free diet for months. Some medical practitioners consider this form of intolerance to be a cancer.

Collagenous celiac disease: This is a fatal type of intolerance that accumulates a large amount of scar tissue under the intestinal lining that is characterized by diarrhea, emaciation and anemia.

Latent celiac disease: This type of intolerance does not show any external symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain, though it can cause damage to the intestines.

Gluten-Free Diet

Once diagnosed with gluten allergy, all it takes to ensure good health is precaution to take gluten-free diet. Though most foods are gluten-free in nature, they no longer stay free, when cooked with gluten. The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires all companies to list food allergens on their labels, but unfortunately these labels do not tell consumers everything. You can ensure a complete gluten-free diet, if you buy fresh food and cook it yourself. Following are a list of gluten-free foods:

Grains and Flour: Gluten-free bread, biscuits, cakes and flour, made from whole grains are easily found in the market.

Fruit: They are naturally free, however you must be careful while cooking or buying prepackaged fruit, as their preservatives could have gluten. Fruits are best eaten raw.

Vegetables: Like fruits, vegetables are also gluten-free in their natural state. It’s the cooking medium that can add gluten to the vegetables. It is best to steam, boil, saute and even stir fry them using a gluten-free medium.

Dairy: Most milk products are gluten-free, but one must check the ingredients while purchasing cheese, butter and yogurt.

Meat and poultry: They are also gluten-free but the commercially prepared meat and poultry products have gluten in them. While cooking at home, it’s best to use gluten-free flour to make gravy for your food.

Foods Containing Gluten:

According to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), two million Americans suffer from gluten allergy. It is believed that genetics has a major role in gluten intolerance. As said earlier, only prevention can aid in managing this allergy. Following is a list of some foods, one must avoid:

Barley
Rye
Wheat
Oats
Bulgur
Durum wheat
Semolina
Emmer/Farro wheat
Matzo flour
Udon
Spelt

Untreated gluten intolerance increases the risk of other autoimmune diseases including cancer. It could also lead to malnutrition, diabetes, lupus etc. It may seem a daunting task to differentiate between gluten and gluten-free foods, but the list for the latter is longer and it just takes a little awareness and planning to lead a healthy life.

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A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye…and YES science now shows that carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.

A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart is red and has four chambers. All of the research shows tomatoes are indeed pure heart and blood food.

Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows that grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.

A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds are on the nut just like the neo-cortex. We now know that walnuts help develop over 3 dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.



Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.

C elery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and more look just like bones. These foods specifically target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don’t have enough sodium in your diet the body pulls it from the bones, making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.

Eggplant, Avocados and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female – they look just like these organs. Today’s research shows that when a woman eats 1 avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this? …. It takes exactly 9 months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and named about 141 of them).

Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.



Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries



Grapefruits, Oranges, and other Citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.


Onions look like body cells. Today’s research shows that onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes

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(It is not the water that affecting you but the chemical releasing from the bottle)

How to avoid this:
Check on the bottom of the bottle there is a triangle sign and there will be a number on it. If the number is higher than or equal to 5 –> then this bottle is safe to reuse.

If the  number is under 5 it will release the chemical that causes cancer.

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Myth 1:
Viagra is 100 per cent effective
Popping the blue pill is not the effective path to an amorous evening. Fulbright emphasises that men bearing this notion needed to think again because a desire component is needed for males to become sexually aroused and attain erection. So if you are “not in the mood”, there is little that the magic pill can do.

Myth 2:
Virgins have hymens
The presence of a hymen is a popular indicator of a woman being a virgin, and it’s absence, a sure sign of intercourse. However Fulbright debunks the myth saying that this might not be true for all women – girls are born with hymens of various sizes and openings. Some might appear to have no hymen at all.

Also physical activities such as bicycling, horseback riding, gymnastics, etc. can stretch the hymen and even break it. Hence the hymen is not an indicator of “virtue”.

Myth 3:
Withdrawal is birth control
Fulbright says pregnancy could occur any time unprotected intercourse was indulged in, whether or not the male had climaxed. A bit of sperm leaks out of the penis even before ejaculation. Also, if a man ejaculates close to the outside of the vagina, the sperm can swim up the vagina, resulting in conception.

Thus, according to Fulbright, withdrawal is not recommended as a form of birth control, especially for males who are sexually inexperienced.

Myth 4:
Oral sex is safe
Another misconception on the list is that oral sex does not put people at risk of sexually transmitted diseases. Though the possibility of contracting HIV through a fellatio is still under debate, there is still risk of catching other STDs, even if the male does not ejaculate in your mouth.

Organisms such as chlamydia and gonorrhea are present in the pre-ejaculate that will cause infections. There is risk of a herpes infection as well as syphilis.

Myth 5:
You can’t get pregnant if you aren’t ovulating
As regards to thoughts that women can’t get pregnant if they aren’t ovulating, the expert said that it was not true. A normal menstrual cycle is of 28 days, however some women experience irregular cycles. The first day of your cycle is the first day of your period. You produce an egg on day 14 of a 28 day cycle.

A sperm can live for two days inside you. So theoretically, you can have safe sex till day nine of your cycle. For this method to be effective, you have to have very regular cycles. Periods can be irregular due to various physiological as well as psychological
causes.

Myth 6:
Contraceptives protect against STDs
Fulbright debunked the myth that contraceptive pills protects against STDs. The expert said that such pills provide protection only from pregnancy, adding that it’s the condom that can protect against STDs when sexually active.

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Acne is commonly developed at puberty. Around 85% of the world’s population develops acne between 12 to 25 years of age. The exact cause of acne is not known. It can be caused due to imbalance in the body’s hormones, skin proteins, skin secretions or due to infection by bacteria. Other factors that affect acne are environment, heredity, age, gender, diet, medications, stress and allergies.

Acne can be non-inflammatory or inflammatory. Non-inflammatory is a mild type in which whiteheads and blackheads are developed due to plugging of the skin pores. In inflammatory acne, bacterial infection of the whiteheads takes place resulting into pimples and pustules. In severe cases, inflammatory type causes deep pitting scars and cystic acne. Acne scars are resulted due to excessive formation or loss of skin tissue. Removal of acne scar is done either naturally or by following specific dermatological procedures such as microdermabrasion and laser therapy.

Diagnosis of acne is done based on the symptoms, medical history, physical examination and other tests. Blood test and test for allergies are conducted depending upon the overall health condition of the patient.

How to cure acne naturally?

Acne treatment is done either by following natural remedies or medications. In fact, acne control can be achieved effectively if diagnosed in its early stages. In general, mild acne is treated naturally with certain home remedies, whereas in severe cases, treatment is done by following medications such as antibiotics, hormonal medications, retinoids and other oral medications. Let’s discuss some of the natural remedies for acne that can help in curing acne without side effects.

• Studies have found out that consuming foods with low GI helps in reducing acne to about 50%. Low GI diets include green leafy vegetables, whole-grains, fruits, carrot and foods with high fiber content.
• Grind tender neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves and mix it with turmeric (you can use turmeric root paste). Apply this mixture on the affected areas. This remedy has been proven for effective treatment of acne in many people.
• One of the most popular and simple home remedies of acne is applying toothpaste on the affected areas before going to bed and washing it the next morning. Following this for about 15 days will cure acne without leaving scars.
• Aloe vera is commonly used for acne and skin care. Apply aloe vera gel on pimples and acne for successful treatment of acne. You can cut an aloe vera leaf lengthwise and remove the pulp from the center avoiding the yellow juice near the leaf surface.
• Take 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 spoon of cinnamon powder, mix them thoroughly and prepare a paste. Apply this paste on the acne-affected areas everyday before going to bed and wash in the morning, preferably with warm water. One can follow this for two weeks for effective treatment of acne. You can prepare this paste and keep in the refrigerator for further use.
• Another effective way of curing acne is applying a mixture of lemon juice and cinnamon powder in equal amounts. One can also use groundnut oil instead of cinnamon powder and apply it on the affected areas. Applying these mixtures regularly can cure acne. It is to be noted that these remedies are not for sensitive skin.
• Other common home remedies for curing acne are applying orange peel paste, lavender oil, lemon juice, mixture of lemon juice and rose water, mixture of mint juice and turmeric, garlic paste, ripe tomato pulp, grated potato and strawberry leaf paste.
• If somebody is worried about acne scars, then it can be treated by applying a mixture of cucumber and tomato juice. In addition, both cucumber and tomato help in tightening of the skin pores.

It is advisable to wash face with a neem-based soap twice a day and use warm water, if possible. One should remove cosmetics (if applied) at the end of the day and wash off the makeup as cosmetics containing oil base are harmful to skin. Don’t squeeze acne as it can worsen the situation; there are chances that while squeezing, bacteria and oil go deep into the skin, increasing the risk for cyst development.

Effectiveness of the remedies listed above depends upon the skin type and the severity of acne. There are certain acne skin care products available in the market. Drinking plenty of water, about 8 glasses daily can help in curing acne. One should always consult and seek advice from a dermatologist for proper guidance and prevention of acne.

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Green tea has been a regular staple of cultures in China, Japan, and the Middle East for centuries. It’s only in recent years that the U.S. and other countries have begun drinking green tea and researching the health benefits that other countries have suspected for decades.

Green tea is made from the leaves of a plant called Camellia sinensis, a large shrub that grows freely throughout Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. There are many different varieties of green tea, which can be quite different depending on growing conditions, processing methods, and the time of the year the tea is harvested. The tea is processed with minimal oxidation from unfermented leaves. In tea processing, highly fermented leaves contain a lower polyphenol content and more caffeine. Green tea, which is not fermented, has a high amount of polyphenols and is very low in caffeine.

The polyphenols in green tea-chemicals packed with antioxidants-are what pass along the health benefits. The polyphenols found in green tea are believed to be more potent than vitamin C, and they are responsible for green tea having a somewhat bitter flavor. Green tea also contains alkaloids such as theobromine, caffeine, and theophylline, which are responsible for its stimulant effects.

In recent years there have been many reports about the various health benefits to be realized by drinking green tea, based on anecdotal reports and historical accounts. But researchers are now beginning to study in earnest the benefits of green tea, and especially polyphenols, in preventing and combating disease in humans. Hundreds of researchers the world over have studied and published findings supporting evident that green tea may be responsible for numerous health benefits, some of which are described below. Scientists recommend that just 10 ounces a day is all you need.

Reduced cancer risk
In countries such as Japan, where the population consumes green tea on a regular basis, studies have shown that cancer rates are lower. Although research has not proven that green tea is specifically responsible for these lower rates, researchers think polyphenols can help kill cancer cells and stop the creation of new cells and blood vessels that supplement tumors. Numerous studies have shown that drinking green tea regularly reduces the risk of bladder, ovarian, breast, stomach, colon, lung, esophageal, skin, and colon cancer.

Heart-healthy benefits
Studies indicate that green tea can help prevent atherosclerosis, the plaque buildup in blood vessels that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Polyphenols help keep blood vessels clear, which reduces blood pressure. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will not allow teamakers to use labels claiming that green tea reduces the risk of heart disease, many research studies have proven that antioxidants—which green tea is packed with-help keep arteries clean and healthy. Research also shows that green tea lowers cholesterol.

Weight loss
Green tea may help speed up the body’s metabolism, helping to burn calories more quickly. One study showed that the caffeine in green tea, combined with the polyphenols and antioxidants, improved weight loss for overweight and moderately obest people. Some researchers believe that the catechins in green tea-substances in the polyphenols – are responsible for the fat-burning effects green tea seems to deliver.

Diabetes
Studies in animals and humans have shown that green tea may help prevent Type I diabetes and slow its progression after diagnosis. People with Type I diabetes do not produce enough insulin to convert the glucose and starches in their blood into energy needed. Green tea has been shown to help regulate glucose tolerance in the body.

Liver and bowel diseases
Green tea seems to protect the liver from damage by over consumption of alcoholic beverages and viral hepatitis. Green tea also helps reduce inflammation caused by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

There are numerous anecdotal reports of studies showing that green tea consumption can also help prevent or treat neruological ailments such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Nutritionists believe these reports may be due to the fact that the catechins in green tea increase the blood levels of norepinephrine, a chemical that speeds brain processes and may protect against memory loss. Green tea is even a good antiseptic for relieving itching and swelling. Just soak a cotton ball in it and apply the tea to blemishes, sunburns, scrapes, insect bites, scratches, or puffy eyelids.

With so many potential good effects and almost no potential harmful effects, what are you waiting for? Get those green teabags out, get the teapot started, and drink your way to good health!

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Ok here are some easy tips on how to make homemade fruit and vegetable juices:

1. You’ll need an inexpensive juice machine.

2. All fruits and vegetables should be juiced raw.

3. Small seeded fruit, such as watermelon and pears, may be juiced with their seeds with the exception of papaya and apple seeds. Orange and grapefruit seeds might impart a bitter taste to your juice. Remove the large pits from fruits like peaches and nectarines, etc.

4. Peel all fruits and vegetables that are not organically grown because the peel is where most of the chemical residues can be found. While most skins of organically grown fruits and vegetables may be left on, with the exception of waxed produce, the skins of pineapples, kiwis, oranges, grapefruits and papaya should be removed.

5. Choose fresh ripe produce. Rubbery vegetables, bruised fruit, wilted greens and over or under-ripe fruits will produce juices that are neither tasty nor healthful.

6. Cut the fruits or vegetables into pieces that will fit into the mouth of your juice machine. Turn the juice machine on and push the pieces through the mouth of the juicer. As you juice, pulp will collect in a large receptacle. If you don’t clean the pulp out right away, it will develop a sour odor and tiny gnats and fruit flies may appear after 8 to 10 hours.

7. It is best to drink freshly made juices within one day.

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Skipping: Get a simple skipping rope and get started on your fitness regime. Skipping is an excellent way to workout at home. You can start at a slower speed and lesser count and keep on increasing the count and the speed day by day.

Aerobics: Aerobics is an extremely enjoyable form of workout and if you have taken aerobics classes you know that you can easily do it at home yourself! For those who haven’t taken any prior training, you can pick up some simple tips from the Internet and get started!

Yoga: Yoga is an excellent way to workout at home since there is no equipment required to practice it. However if you have never tried yoga before it is better to read some books and articles or even get the DVDs which will guide you to get things right.

Stair Climbing: Climbing the stairs always seems like a pain – but the fact is that it is a great way to burn those calories and flex your muscles! In case you are looking for an easy way to work out, then climbing the stairs would be a great exercise for you. To increase your stamina, you can slowly increase the number of repetitions after every week or so.

Jogging at Place: If you thought you needed a treadmill to walk or run at home then let me tell you that you can even jog in place so that you can flex your leg muscles. You can even do it while you are watching television or listening to music.

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1. Make exercises like swimming, cycling, jogging or walking as part of your life. Follow it every day and make sure that you spend some time on it. Make it a part of your life and no matter what happens you should not skip it.

2. If you get bored of doing exercises alone then find a friend to accompany you. Try to go in a park for walk or try the outdoors. If this doesn’t help then try different exercises on different days, this will keep you busy and you won’t get bored.

3. Try to avoid smoking as much as possible. Chances are that if you smoke you won’t lose weight and if you do lose weight you will not be able to maintain it.

4. Get up early and do your exercises in morning.

5. Dontt weigh yourself every day; this will put you in a doubt. Weight loss does not happen in a day or two. It requires a couple of weeks.

6. Keep a strong focus and be determinant in losing weight. The more willing you are the more interest you will take in losing weight. Don’t give up at all; it takes time so you need to have patience.

7. Dont try to look for shortcuts; you will see a lot of ads on TV claiming to lose weight. Don’t fall for them always stick to a good and healthy plan. Ask people to give you honest suggestions about the schedule that is effective.

8. Have faith in your body and use healthier food. Don’t go for any un-natural steroids or other nutrition’s. Eat healthy food and take fewer amounts of sugar and fat.

9. Avoid junk food as much as possible and cook your own food. Use healthy vegetables and meat, this way you know what you are eating.

10. Build your body muscle and maintain it, weigh your body once a week and it will give you a good idea about the amount of weight you are losing. Even if you are not losing any don’t get frustrated, give it more time and then look for results.

Another thing to remember is that weight loss is a tricky business and it can take well over a month to be effective. There can be times in which a particular exercise shows result for one person but for others. Its not working. Dont get panic in this situation as every person has a different body structure and it can take different amount of time for people. Keep yourself focus, maintain your schedule and follow it with consistency. Try not to skip your work out sessions.

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