Venthayam - Fenugreek : Wisdom of Ancient Indian in Healthy Living

The Benefits of Venthayam - Fenugreek

Venthayam has abundance of chlorophyll, protein and iron in its leaves, which helps to gain strength and increase blood count. Venthayam is basic by nature which reduces acidity of blood and controls it. Generally venthayam is very well known as pain reliever, especially reliever of arthritic pains, rheumatic pains and joint pains, but it has many more qualities and powers to heal many diseases such as fever, vomiting, cough, gout, piles, low blood pressure etc. No wonder there are execelent home remedies using venthayam seeds in the Siddha system of medicine.

The benefits from consuming fenugreek sprouts for those living with diabetes are astounding. Fenugreek boasts of properties enabling it to stimulate the production of insulin in the body to counteract elevated sugar levels in the blood. Research on patients with Type 2 diabetes have shown a much lower level of sugar in their blood streams within 24 weeks of daily consumption of fenugreek. It is a rich source of amino acids that effectively induces the production of insulin for diabetic relief. 

Several experts from different universities of the world have come up with amazing facts and benefits of fenugreek as a natural solution for diabetes. The studies evidently establish how eating this ingredient effect both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Consuming fenugreek regularly not only reduces the blood sugar level successfully but also improves the glucose tolerance of the body. Another research came up with a report that adding up of 15 gm powder fenugreek into a meal of a type 2 diabetic patient effectively reduced the increase of post-meal glucose level. Thus, it established that regular intake of fenugreek can be truly helpful and effective for the diabetes patients. On the other hand, people who have history of diabetes in family, or whose diabetes level is in borderline should also eat fenugreek adequately.

Fenugreek is a natural testosterone booster for men

Do you feel that you are not as strong as before on bed? You might not have enough free testosterone.

A person's bloodstream contains two types of testosterone: bonded testosterone and free testosterone. 

Bonded testosterone attaches to molecules in the body and is mostly ineffective. However, free 

testosterone can enter your cells easily and plays a vital role in libido, strength, stamina, and vitality—all of which are important to men.

Other benefits of Venthayam :

- Fenugreek stops diarrhea, cures bad breath, soothes itching, cools the eyes, arrests hair fall, cures inflammation, cures cough, cures ulcers… the list goes on.

- Fenugreek is used as a digestive aid. Nursing mothers use fenugreek remedies to increase inadequate breast milk supply. Some studies have shown that fenugreek is a stimulator of breast milk production and it can increase milk production three to four times.

 - It is also helpful for treating diabetes and lowering cholesterol as it helps in reducing blood sugar levels.

Fenugreek is an herbal galactagogou (a substance that boosts milk production} and lactating mothers in India stick to a daily dose of fenugreek as it is common knowledge that fenugreek boosts milk production.

- Fenugreek also helps in maintaining a good metabolism and prevents constipation.

- It purifies blood and helps in flushing out the harmful toxins.

- The simple home remedy to reduce blood pressure is Venthayam seeds.

Fenugreek is long known in India to boost libido and sexual performance. It is a natural testosterone booster for men.

- Fenugreek consumption helps bolster iron levels in pregnant women.

- Since fenugreek contains a substance called diogenin which is a compound that has properties similar to estrogen, it has been found to help increase libido. It is found to increase libido and male potency.

- Fenugreek is also known from ancient days for its treatment of reproductive disorders. It has been used to induce labor, to treat hormonal disorders, to help with breast enlargement, and to reduce menstrual pain.

- Fenugreek relieves hyper acidity and burning sensation in the stomach. Just chew some seeds with a little amount of cumin and you will feel the relief immediately. Fenugreek is rich in fiber content and is very good for solving stomach disorders.

- Fenugreek serves as a natural cosmetic. It prevents dandruff and strengthens hair. Application of fenugreek powder has been established as a remedy for preventing hair loss. This application on the hair makes it shiny and black.

How to Use  :

Take a spoonful of the fenugreek / powder with a tumler of warm water in the morning an hour before breakfast. Adapt the same procedure in the afternoon and night.

Venthayam and other natural siddha herbal powder are available at IKS Academy Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

For Inquiries Call us @ 013 350 5903 / 012 910 7301

Vepalai - Neem

Vepalai - Neem

 Vepalai tree is commonly known as margosa tree in Englis language. It is part of every Indian home due to its great application and hence is considered as a place of worship.  Neem act as anti bacterial, anti parasitic, anti fungal, anti protozoal and anti viral thus helps in protection from all the microorganisms, which are always ready to invade in our body causing serious ailments.

Vepalai medicinal uses :

The leaf juice in the dose of 10-20 ml is administered along with equal amount of honey three times a day for jaundice, intestinal worms etc.

Neem oil along with equal amount of castor oil is given early morning in empty stomach to remove the intestinal worms.

The leaves of this plant along with turmeric is ground together and applied over the areas of insect bite, sori (a skin disease), sirangu (scabies), fungal infection, karappan (eczema).

The decoction prepared from leaves and bark is used to clean the ulcers and skin diseases.

The leaf paste is applied over the burns.

The decoction prepared from the flowers is helpful in treating Gunmam or abdominal disorders.

The fruit is dried and the seeds are removed, this is then powdered and given in the dose of 1-10 grams two times a day for periodic fever.

The oil prepared from neem is an anti-septic and applied externally for ulcers, ezcema and sirangu etc.

Neem oil is also used over herpes infection, keelvayu or arthritis and kandamalai (cervical lymphadenitis).

The leaves are used as a bed for the patients suffering from pox infection.

 The twigs of neem are used as an ancient brush for teeth according to Siddha literature the constant use of this will relieve tooth ache, halitosis or bad odour from mouth etc.

Tender leaves of neem is an excellent medicine for diabetic patients.

The neem oil, 5-6 drops is given along with milk in diabetes.

Neem powder is available at IKS Academy 

Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

http://www.iksacademy.com/

- Low Price
 Our minimum order is only RM 30.00 and shipping start at RM 6.00(Peninsular) and RM8.00(East Malaysia).

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Basic Esoteric Daily Practices

Esoteric Daily Practices
~By Vijayakumar Alagappan

Appropriate patterning, or ritual conduct, is the foundation of a healthy life. Esoteric Daily Practices promotes healthy organization of the energy channels and the seating of the prana, or internal winds. You may want to fine-tune this practice for your constitution. In order to do that, consult a beginning book about Siddha Practice, the Esoteric science ( Tantric life science ).

This version of practices has been shortened and simplified.  If you are being advised by a Siddha doctor, or you have a Guru from wisdom tradition, that person will give you more detailed instructions based on your constitution and sadhana.

 

Remember that Esoteric Daily Practices is ritual. Try to directly experience the rhythm you are establishing in your life. As you are practicing Esoteric Morning Practices feel that you are honoring your self, your body and God by participating in this daily ritual.

Morning
Wake up by atleast 5 AM to 6 AM.  If you can’t manage this at first, work your way into it. You can train yourself to wake up at this time naturally.

The Sun activates the pineal gland to send messages to the adrenal glands to release adrenal cortisol, which wakes us from deep sleep.

Before opening your eyes or getting out of bed, sense the energy of the day.
Rub your palms together quickly to generate energy and look at your palm for your palm to absorb the over night stored prana energy from your eyes, then gently energize your face, head, arms and hands with long, smooth strokes. Repeat this sequence until you have gently massaged your entire body, including your feet.

Check through your nostril(dominant)
Step out of the bed, touch the ground with the leg dominant side.
Evacuate your bowels. You can train yourself to do this at this time.
If your digestion is normally sluggish, drink a glass of warm water (fresh ginger, optional).
Wash your hands, and splash cold water on your face. Scrape your tongue with scraping tool available at pharmacy or yoga studio (dont use plastic one). Brush your teeth with mild, natural toothpaste and a soft toothbrush (if can with twigs like neem twigs etc.).

Take a slow walk in the fresh morning air for 30 to 45 minutes.
In the bathroom, dry brush your whole body. Use a natural bristle brush. Vata types should be particularly careful to stroke downward and without too much force. Pitta types should also use strokes that are less intense. Kapha types can use more vigorous back-and-forth strokes.

Perform Oil Bath—self-massage with gently warmed coconut oil + sesame oil + mustard oil / castor oil. Spend 30 to 45 minutes massaging the oil into your skin with long strokes, including ears, face and neck. A drizzle of warm oil may be poured on the crown of your head if you are planning to wash your hair. If your constitution is mainly kapha, you should perform oil bath only one to two times per week. You may want to use one of the massage oils formulated specifically for a kapha constitution. If you are experiencing high vata or pitta, you may want to use sesame oil or coconut oil respectively. Massage your body with oil only on lunar days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday)
Take a shower. Use Shiyakai or natural soap. Pad yourself dry.
For normal cold bath pour water from top to toe while humming.
Eat breakfast. Follow the natural dietary instructions for your constitution..

Evening
Shower after work if the day has been stressful, or especially hot or humid. A bucket shower is great at night. The sheets of warm water from the bucket are much more relaxing than a typical shower.
Eat dinner no later than 7 pm or 3 hours before you go to sleep (fruits or light meal like chapati). Follow the dietary guidelines for your constitution.

Go for a slow walk daily for 30 to 45 minutes if you missed in the morning.
Stop watching TV, using the computer or reading at least an hour before bed (9pm). Instead, spend some quiet time with your loved ones. Or sit quietly, linking up with your Guru or simply the larger cosmos and a sense of grace. You can also do Pranayama and Meditation.

Go to sleep by 10 pm to 11 pm, before you become exhausted, or even very sleepy because the oxygen level during this time will become lower to make you sleepy. Try to fall asleep with God, Guru or positive thought in your heart.

Note :The timing given above is according to Sun Rise 7am and Sun Set 7pm ( Malaysia & Singapore Time ). You may change the time by calculating your local Sun rise and Sun set time.

Elumicham - Lime

Benefits of Elumicham

A very good and rich source of Citric acid, Citrate and Vitamin C. As per Siddha, it is a very good Anti-Pitha drug, a coolant, and a good carminative. Siddha Literatures also classify this herb under Kayakalpa or Kayakarpam. Regular intake makes the body healthy and rejuvenated. It also has various health benefits as discussed below.

Minerals found in Elumicham include small amounts of :

calcium - bone and teeth health.

magnesium - muscle health and preventing cramps by stabilising the nerves.

phosphorous - for cell wall, bone and teeth health - it combines with many other minerals in the body.

potassium - brain function, cell and muscle health and preventing cramps.

zinc - immune function, eye, nail and hair health, but also other organs. Zinc combines with many other vitamins and minerals in the body.

Vitamin E (skin, nails, hair, and cell health) and vitamin K (blood and bone health), plus niacin (blood and heart health) and folate (cell and DNA health) are found in small amounts, in addition to a large dose of vitamin C (immune functions).

Lime Juice : Extract of a squeezed lime :

2 teaspoons of lime juice with warm water daily in empty stomach cures constipation.

Lime juice mixed with equal quantity of honey and given empty stomach to reduce body weight.

2 teaspoons of lemon juice with 2 pinches of Black Pepper cures Diarrhea.

Massaging tooth and gums with lime juice helps to stop bleeding and eases pain.

Warm coconut oil with few drops of lime juice can massaged well in scalp regularly for dandruff and hair fall.

Lemonade : Drink prepared from Lime juice, water, sugar / salt / honey

Daily intake of Lemonade helps to cure increased Pitham, cools the body detoxifies the body, purifies blood, calms the mind. Also cures cough and respiratory problems.

Lemonade prepared with honey helps to burn fat and lose weight. It also makes our skin glow.

Lemonade acts as a Diuretic and flushes out all the toxins in our body in adding 1 teaspoon of ginger juice and 2 pinches of jeera powder to a glass of lemonade aids digestion after a heavy meal.

Inhibits Urinary calculi or Kidney stones as it contains highest amount of Citrate.

Arugampul - Bermuda Grass

Arugampul  -Bermuda Grass

Arugampul has interesting medicinal properties. The grass has the ability to purify blood and cure stomach ailments. Arugampul juice or powder increases hemoglobin levels and has good effects on anemic pregnant mothers. It is an excellent supplement for lactating mothers. It boosts Prolactin and so increases the quality and quantity of breast milk.

Arugampul contains more than 65% of chlorophyll . This helps in increasing the number of red blood cells in our body. It contains protein, fiber, calcium and phosphorus and potassium. It helps in maintaining the alkalinity of blood as it reduces acidity. It helps resists attacks of cold and is quick in removing phlegm.

Arugampul benefits :

The juice of this grass is applied over eyes for eye diseases.

For epistaxis, the juice of this grass is applied as nasal drops.

The juice of samoolam is applied externally over the swellings which tend to bleed. Hence the bleeding stops when applied.

The grass along with manjal or turmeric is ground and applied over skin diseases like scabies, fungal infections etc

For bleeding piles this grass is ground and boiled with milk and consumed.

The juice of the samoolam if consumed regularly provides strength to the nervous system. This medicine is also good for psychiatric diseases like unmatham (hyperactivity disorder), fitz.

The decoction prepared from one fistfull of this grass, half parts of vettilai or betel leaves and 1/4 parts pepper is an excellent blood purifier.

How to prepare juice:

Pluck the grass 1" above from the roots. The plucked grass should be washed first, crushed to extract the juice and consumed with water as Arugampul Juice. The herbal juice is rich in vitamin A, fibre, minerals and other nutrients. The juice extract is an effective diuretic and it is used as a relief for flatulence. The health benefits of Cynodon dactylon juice include antiviral and antiseptic properties. Diabetes patients benefit from the juice and it influences blood glucose levels. The juice also reduces body heat and used to treat urinary tract infections.

Arugampul is also found to be effective in curtailing blood loss. Be it blood loss due to an injury, or nosebleed, or excessive menstrual flow, these all can be treated with Bermuda grass or arugampul. In case of injury, arugampul paste can be applied on the wounded area. A couple of drops of Bermuda grass juice can help nosebleeds. Regular intake of arugampul juice is found to cure excessive menstrual flow.

Note :

 Be sure that you pick the right species (grass). Use only native Indian species that grows in wild (it usually creeps on side wards). Never attempt to try with your Arugampul from the lawn (although same species, its hybrid - has modified genes).

Pure Arugampul powder is available at IKS Academy 

Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

http://www.iksacademy.com/

- Low Price
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Liver - the most important organ in our body

Did you know that your liver is responsible for over 500 vital tasks in the body?

The most important organ in our body is not heart or brain but your liver. One of the primary ways in which your body expels toxins is through the liver. The liver constantly detoxifies and cleanses your body, by filtering the blood of impurities that enter through the digestive tract, skin or the respiratory system. However, when the liver gets overworked due to stress, and exposure to toxins, your entire system can get upset, and your health may get compromised.

As liver is the organ responsible for bile production, another form of detoxification that is metabolically necessary for breakdown and assimilation of proteins and fats, it is important that your liver be well-maintained. Without a well-functioning liver, your body will be unable to cleanse itself and absorb nutrients, a recipe for health disaster.

Liver is the construction house of thousands of enzyme systems responsible for performing every activity in the body. A healthy liver is vital for proper functioning of eyes, brain, heart, gonads, joints and kidneys.

Why is the liver important?

The liver is important because it stores and mobilizes energy in your body by controlling blood sugar, regulating fat storage and aiding digestion by producing bile. It also regulates blood clotting by manufacturing blood proteins and filters blood to eliminate bacteria and poisons in the system. The liver breaks down drugs, stores minerals and produces vitamins such as Vitamin D and Iron.

Karisalankanni (Eclipta prostrata) is considered a powerful liver tonic

in Siddha Vaidhiyam medicine

How to keep your liver healthy ?

Karisalankanni is the herb of choice in treating liver diseases. This herb grows in marshy areas throughout the year. There are two varieties of karisilankanni, one has yellow flowers and the other white. The yellow one is more potent. Karisalankanni is most effective when eaten raw. It can also be dried in shade and powdered. As karisalankanni starts working in the system, it sets right the liver and cures jaundice, fatty liver, splenomegaly, hemorrhoids, indigestion etc. Regular intake strengthens the inner organs.

Other uses of Karisalankanni herbs:

1. It is good for teeth, skin and hair.

2. It induces appetite.

3. It aids digestion and helps expel fecal matter from the large intestines.

4. It heals ulcers.

5. It cleans the liver and encourages secretion of bile.

6. It cures inflamed liver also called fatty liver.

7. It expels intestinal worms, cures coughs and asthma, and tones the body.

8. The yellow variety is said to be particularly good for the skin and eyes.

Pure Karisalankanni powder is available at IKS Academy 

Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

http://www.iksacademy.com/

- Low Price
 Our minimum order is only RM 30.00 and shipping start at RM 6.00(Peninsular) and RM8.00(East Malaysia).

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Acu Pressure Points on Your Palm - Do it Yourself

Press with thump for 5 seconds & release for 3
seconds, in d affected point. Repeat for 2-3minuts, for 5 to 10 days. u wil get releif....dont
forget to share...its nothing cost..it may be usefull to
some one

Science & Art of Drinking Water

How to drink water

Drinking water every hour once in a tumbler - South Indian cup measurement (1/4 of our stomach) for 

heaty (pittham) type body and half tumbler for watery (kapham) type body during day time 

especially during summer seasons and at tropical climate countries will balancing your chakra's heat and protect your 
organs. Most of the time the root cause of physical malfunction happened because of the excess of 
heat 

radiated from the chakras (chakras are energy 
vortexes center located along spinal column which will 

radiate heat for life existence). In some cases a 
particular chakra can spin faster and radiate excess of heat. 

 So the proper way to drink water is not 7 to 8 glasses of water p/day, since the glass sizes are many but 1/4 stomach at a time and to drink every hour once (We should be aware that, there are many 

people died because of water retention in
 lungs). I hope Siddha tradition followers will start to share this important message around that one should take only 
1/4 stomach of water at a time at the 
interval of every 1 hour.            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

In most cases of throat infections, your tonsils get swollen up. At this point, most doctors suggest that you get them removed as they cause unnecessary pain and discomfort. They consider it another "useless" organ like the Appendix, and thus want to get it out of the way.

Rather than being a cause for concern, the tonsils actually act as a barrier. They prevent whatever infection you have incurred from entering your digestive system, thus keeping any serious problems at bay. But they get swollen up in return.

Now, you must have noticed that in India, it is considered bad manners to sip the glass/tumbler. Such a glass would be become invalid for further use unless it is properly washed. The basic reason that will come to your mind is that why should someone drink from a used glass? But there is a deeper significance...

Though, the primary reason is to avoid any infections to be communicated from one person to the other, another factor that must be considered is the regular cleansing of your tonsils. When you drink water bending your neck and let it flow from top, it obviously flows over your tonsils and cleans them. Thus, it will wash away unnecessary food particles and maintain your throat in order.

Importance of Water Storage

Drink water from Earthen pots during day time 

 If water is being violently pumped and is travelling to your house through many turns in pipes, with all these pressures bends and turns, much negativity happens to the water. But while water has memory, it also has a way of unfolding itself back into its original state. If you just leave this tap water undisturbed for an hour, the negativity will undo itself. After much experimentation has been done on water the researchers have found that water has memory where it remembers everything that it touches. 

That is why our forefathers of South India are very concerned with how we store the water. When it comes to storing water, the earthen pots occupy the primary position. 

Storing water in an earthen 

pot is the best method. Earthen pot not only makes the water chilled during summer but also provides healing elements of Earth. More importantly the earthen pot transfers the coolness to the water according to the 

climatic conditions; which is the special quality of earthen pot that no other container has. The chilled water 

of earthen pots during summer has no other replacement in quenching the thirst and satisfaction of drinking 

water.

Drink water from copper Vessel at Night time

 If you keep water in a copper vessel, preferably overnight or at least for three to four hours, the water acquires a certain quality from the copper which is very good for your liver in particular and your health and energy in general. Drinking water stored in copper vessel have anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties and kills micro organisms. The water becomes a valuable electrolyte to maintain balance in our electrical body, and gets energized making it more bio-available and tastier.



Miracles of Copper Metal

Siddha Masters acclaimed copper as one of the most valuable elements in earth. They referred copper as Lord Shiva’s energy transmission element. In many siddha books we can notice, they have mentioned copper been vastly used in various spiritual rituals compared to silver and gold. Siddha Master Korakar states if Gold and Silver considered as body then copper will be the soul. There is a rule written in scriptures, those who crafting metallic statues of gods, must include certain percentage of copper in it. Otherwise the sculpture will not have the ability to transform divine energy.

Kumari - Aloevera

The Kumari miracle: A natural medicine for cancer, cholesterol, diabetes, inflammation and other health conditions
~ By Vijayakumar Alagappan

Kumari means “ A virgin girl or ever living”. In Siddha this plant has been extensively used for its properties, of being a quencher of over pitta, high body heat, heat due to spiritual practices, detoxifier, kayakalpa and for problems arising due to mercury poisoning.

The flesh like gel part of the plant is to be used and is very effective for internal as well as external applications. Siddha texts have describe its use in Kayakalpa formulations. 
 It is bitter, cooling, purgative, alteratve, fattening, tonic, aphrodisiac, anthelminthic and alexiteric. It is useful in eye-disease, tumors, spleen enlargement, lever complaints, vomiting, bronchitis, skin diseases, biliousness, asthma, jaundice and ulcers.

 Its is very good for the acne treatment. Aloe Vera’s anti-inflammatory properties soothe and reduces swelling and redness surrounding the affected region making your acne less visible. The Aloe Vera then moisturizes the skin helping to maintain skins natural pH balance.

Benefits of Kumari :
• Halts the growth of cancer tumors.
• Lowers high cholesterol.
• Repairs "sludge blood" and reverses "sticky blood".
• Boosts the oxygenation of your blood.
• Eases inflammation and soothes arthritis pain.
• Protects the body from oxidative stress.

• Prevents kidney stones and protects the body from oxalates in coffee and tea.
• Alkalizes the body, helping to balance overly acidic dietary habits.
• Cures ulcers, IBS, Crohn's disease and other digestive disorders.
• Reduces high blood pressure natural, by treating the cause, not just the symptoms.
• Nourishes the body with minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glyconutrients.
• Accelerates healing from physical burns and radiation burns.
• Replaces dozens of first aid products, makes bandages and antibacterial sprays obsolete.
• Halts colon cancer, heals the intestines and lubricates the digestive tract.
• Ends constipation.
• Stabilizes blood sugar and reduces triglycerides in diabetics.
• Prevents and treats candida infections.
• Protects the kidneys from disease.
• Functions as nature's own "sports drink" for electrolyte balance, making common sports drinks obsolete.
• Boosts cardiovascular performance and physical endurance.
• Speeds recovery from injury or physical exertion.
• Hydrates the skin, accelerates skin repair.

Kumari juice is a gret natural aid to detox. Drinking aloe vera juice provides a fantastically rich cocktail of vitamins, minerals and trace elements to help our bodies deal with these stresses and strains every day.

Application

Cleaning: The gel part is carefully excised out without any outer green part contaminating it. This gel is then washed seven times in water. The resulting gel is then used for external and internal applications.

Uses

- The resultant oozing juice is an effective remedy for eye diseases.

- It is a very effective coolant and hence leghyam and oil can be prepared with this is an excellent remedy to remove Pitta or Internal heat from the body.

- Aloe gel is boiled to proper consistency with gingely oil and this oil is used for head bath to get good sleep.

- Hair oil prepared with Aloe reduces ailments like headache and hair fall.

- Gel can be directly applied on to burns to enhance healing.

 

Miracles of Murunga Leaves

The Miracles of Murungai Maram (Moringa Tree)

Ancient Indian folklore says this tree will prevent over 300 known diseases. Is Moringa really the Miracle tree that mankind has used for medicinal purposes for over thousands of years? Absolutely! Science is finally confirming what ancient cultures and many sub-tropical and tropical peoples have already known from first hand experience....Moringa is the miracle tree. the Moringa oliefera tree will even sustain life if that was all a person had to eat.

It seems that the more this fast-growing, almost indestructible , drought-resistant miracle tree is studied, the more Moringa Oleifera reveals her nutritional wonders.From the seeds, the pods, the bark, roots and leaves, the moringa tree is the most generous giver of life enhancing nutrients. Even on their own, the leaves of this tree are noteworthy. Clinical studies are now revealing what traditional medicine practitioners in many countries have been proclaiming.

It is truly a miracle tree.

  

 Moringa leaves can cure a host of diseases.   

                   

Nutritional lab analyses are showing that the moringa leaves are very high in protein and contain all of the essential amino acids, including two amino acids that are especially important for children's diets. The leaves

of this miracle tree have a similar complete amino acid ratio as meat. This is very rare in a plant food. In fact

beans come a close second but are not as complete.

Moringa has over 92 verified nutrients.Moringa leaves are also loaded with essential vitamins and minerals,especially vitamins A and C. Delivering such a power punch of bio available nutrition, Moringa leaves are capable of preventing malnutrition and a host of other nutritionally related diseases such as beri beri and rickets. Moringa leaves have the potential to deliver the nutrition needed to prevent and cure diseases. Moringa leaves have the potential to deliver the nutrition needed to prevent and cure diseases.

Fresh Leaves

Gram for gram, fresh leaves contain about:

4 times the Vitamin A of Carrots

7 times the Vitamin C of Oranges

4 times the Calcium of Milk

3 times the Potassium of Bananas

3/4 the Iron of Spinach

2 times the Protein of Yogurt

Dried Leaves

Gram for gram, dried leaves contain about:

10 times the Vitamin A of Carrots

1/2 the Vitamin C of Oranges

17 times the Calcium of Milk

15 times the Potassium of Bananas

25 times the Iron of Spinach

9 times the Protein of Yogurt

Leaves are also rich in copper, manganese, zinc, selenium, and magnesium,folates, vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), thiamin (vitamin B-1), riboflavin, pantothenic acid, and niacin. It contains 0% cholesterol.

Siddha and Healthy Living

Basic Principles of Siddha Healthy Living
~ By Vijayakumar Alagappan

Food

· Take 2 meals a day. In the afternoon and in the evening.

· Take rock salt and fresh ginger before taking food. This will clear the throat and sharpen the appetite.

· When you take food, a tumbler of water should be places on the right side.

· One should not sit for taking food facing the north.

· If one passes wind when he takes food he must leave of eating. He must not take any food during the day.

· Sweet things should be taken first, salt and acid substances next; and pungent, bitter and astringent things at the end.

· Pomegranates, sugarcane and similar things should be eaten first and never at the end of dinner.

· Take hard substances in the beginning, soft things in the middle and the liquids towards the end of the meal.

· Do not run after taking a meal.

· Walking after dinner promotes life. It gives good health.

· After lunch, lie down on the left side for a short time. This helps for digestion. Surya Nadi works when you lie on the left side to ignite digestive fire.

· Immediately after taking food, it is highly injuries to bask in the sun, swim, ride or run, sing, sit by the fire side, fight, and practice physical exercise of asana, pranayama or study.

· Night meals should always be light and 3 hours before sleep.

· Do not take curd at night. Curd should never be taken without the addition of some salt.

· Food, cohabitation, sleep, studying and walking in the street should not be indulged in at sunset.

· Food, evacuation of the bowels, cohabitation, sleep, taking medicine should be done when the breath is passing through the right nostril.

Sleep

· Do not sleep with the head towards the north.

· Sleeping with head towards the south prolongs life.

· You will get wealth by keeping your head towards the west.

· You will get wisdom by keeping your head towards the east.

Sexual Health

 Sexual intercourse is prohibited for the first four days after the appearance of the menses, as well as on the 8th, 14th and 15th days of fortnights (light and dark), on the anniversary days of dead parents, in the day time, at midnight and during an eclipse.

· Morning cohabitation is injuries.

· He who has eaten heavy meals, who is hungry, thirsty, who is pressed with the calls of nature, should not indulge in sexual intercourse
. Sexual intercouse is healthy only when engage every two weeks once