SMOKING..AIN'T IT SILLY? NOT SILLY ANY MORE..

Looking for a safe way to smoke so that you don’t get sick? There would be closed doors in front of you. Replacing any medium to smoke such as cigarette, hookah,pipe or any other tobacco carrier will make no use to your decaying body

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EFFECTS OF SMOKING:

• CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM- Nicotine is an ingredient in tobacco that is basically a mood shifter. It can generally make you feel energetic and later even more tired and crave. When it is taken in, the nicotine hits the nervous system and stimulates it. Tobacco can cause macular degeneration, poor eyesight and cataract along with a loose sense of taste.

• RESPIRATORY SYSTEM- Lungs basically have the ability to sense harmful chemicals and revert back but due to a repetitive intake, it can destroy this ability. Therefore, these substances get stuck in the lungs.

• MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM- Smoking frequently can reduce bone density and tighten certain muscles.

OVERALL EFFECT

Tobacco smoke can cause stomach and intestines inflammation and irritation. Digestive tract ulcer risk is on a high scale with the dangerous substances infusing in the other systems.

SMOKING CAUSES 10 TYPES OF CANCER:

• LUNG CANCER

                       

Lung cancer is the most commonly occurring disease associated to smoking. Most of the cases of lung cancer occur due to smoking. It is one of the most dangerous diseases when compared to the other diseases.

• BREAST CANCER

            

The older studies never found any association between breast cancer and smoking while the recent studies suggests there is a close relation between nicotine and breast cancer. There is nicotine that can increase breast cells causing breast carcinogenesis and also nicotine can right away give in to molecular mechanism of carcinogenesis.

• COLON CANCER

                        

It is cancer that causes in the large intestine in which the it begins with a small, clumps of cells known as adenomatous polyps that then generates to colon cancer or rectal cancer.

• LEUKAEMIA

                

The benzene in the smoke is known to cause myeloid leukaemia in adults whereas passive smoking can cause acute lymphoblastic leukaemia(ALL) in children.

• BLADDER CANCER

                          

Smoking can cause bladder cancer in both men and women. Passive smokers are at a higher risk of bladder cancer as inhaling the smoke which has poisonous chemicals can enhance the bladder cells to cause cancer.

• LIVER CANCER

                      

It is not just alcohol that causes liver cancer but smoking is a dangerous agent to this disease. People who already have hepatitis B are at a higher risk of falling prey to liver cancer.

• PANCREATIC CANCER

The harmful chemicals in tobacco give in to damaging DNA resulting in pancreatic cancer.

• VAGINAL CANCER

                      

There is a six-fold increased risk in women to have vaginal cancer due to smoking. It gets elevated even after five year of quitting smoking.

• MOUTH AND THROAT CANCER

          

Smoking tobacco can directly affect the larynx, oral cavity and oesophagus causing mouth and throat cancer. Around 85% of the mouth and throat cancer occur because of smoking and tobacco chewing.

• KIDNEY CANCER

        

Kidney cancer mainly occurs in men than women in the worldwide ratio. This happens due to the harmful substance which can slowly but powerfully enhance the growth of cancer cells.

5 STEPS TO QUIT SMOKING.

• Tell your friends and family on your decision to quit smoking.

              

• Make a plan on how to quit and what is your schedule of the day.

                                  

• Stay busy. Watch a movie, go out with friends and family, chew gum or hard candy, deep breath breaks, keep your hand busy with a pen or pencil and so on.

                        

• Avoid areas that trigger you to get onto smoking again. Places like pubs, beer bars and hotels. Eating healthy and not that always ravishes your taste buds can be included in your diet.

                    

• Think about quitting smoking for an hour or a day and not forever! Take it slow and steady.

                          

It is not just a quitting that comes within, there is a life that is given birth again and you will the hero in it!

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AUTHOR - Shruti Manmadhan Nair 

5 MIRACULOUS INGREDIENTS IN YOUR KITCHEN THAT CAN CURE CANCER!

Our kitchen is a place we all usually shun away from other than getting good food.  However the cooking room has a lot of gifted spices and ingredients that can cure cancer in a long run.

1. BLACK CUMIN

               

These tiny seeds are not just spices that boost up your taste buds but also have curative powers in it too. Black cumin is a power bank of beta-sitosterol that has been sited to have anti tumor powers. The Middle East is known be a high consumer as well as producer of this life saver because they believe in the medicinal authority of this spice. Even though the Middle East being a high manufacturer as well as consumer, Ayurveda had first successfully brought in the extraction of the seeds’ oil  which has a high percentage of Thymoquinone that is known for its anti – cancer power.

Thymoquinone is an ingredient that not only has anti – cancer qualities but also brings in immunity in the body that can fight other diseases too. Black cumin can cure different types of cancer such as Pancreatic cancer, Colon cancer, Breast cancer, Brain Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Leukemia.

2. GRAPES

  

Red grapes contain bioflavanoids that are effective antioxidants which act as cancer preventive agents. Grapes are also rich in resveratrol which reduces the enzymes that stimulate cancer – cell development and restrain immune response. Grapes slow down the growth of tumors because of a compound called ellagic acid that block the enzymes necessary for cancer cell growth.

3. GINGER

                            

Ginger being a spice contains gingerol when fresh and when dried it contains zingerone that is an effective medicine to cancer. Grating few strips of ginger into hot water and drinking it as tea can decrease cancer risk to a large extent.

4. GARLIC

                 

Being a staple ingredient to the Indian cooking, garlic can be an effective measure of cure to stomach cancer. Garlic contains organosulfar compounds that have immune – strengthening and anti-cancer qualities.

5. PAPAYA

            

Papayas contain vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and can also reduce nitrosamines (cancer causing agents) from soil or processed foods. It is also a carrier of folacin which can subsequently minimize cervical dysplasia and other cancer.

SO GET YOUR FEET WALKING TO THE KITCHEN AND FIGHT YOURSELF AGAINST CANCER!!

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The great benefits of JUICING!!

Like plenty other trends and meal plans and diets, is juicing just a passing fad or is there really something to it? 

I consume a couple of fruits and cooked vegetable every day, do I really need to juice in spite of it? 

Does juicing really help accomplish better health, more energy, beautiful skin and so on?

The best person to probably answer these questions is a person who juices. That’s why I am writing this blog entry. I have been juicing for about 3 years now, and I have taken it to a completely different level about a year back. Juicing has completely changed my life and not a day goes by without me consuming a glass full of vegetable  juice every morning!

Before coming to the benefits I have experienced through juicing, let me first address the question as to why one must include a daily glass of juice into their diets.

Health authorities state that an adult must consume 6-8 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. How many of us really achieve this target? It is almost impossible to consume so much fruit and vegetable in a single day. For starters, juicing helps achieve this daily target and that too in a single serving. The process of juicing basically involves the juicer extracting the juice from the fruit/vegetable and separating out the fibre. 

What you therefore consume is freshly squeezed juice with abundance of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients without the fibre obstructing the flow in the bloodstream.

This juice is digested much quicker (as less as 20 mins) because of the fibre being extracted. Your body is therefore instantly energized.

Moreover, several micro-nutrients present in vegetables are destroyed while cooking at high heat. Juicing helps retain all the goodness present in the fruits and vegetables.

Juicing is the most convenient for people who are not too high on daily consumption of fruits/vegetables because of their taste buds not getting impressed by the earthy taste of fruits/vegetables 
(don’t most of us belong to this category ;) 

A glass full of vegetable juice can taste really good by adding some sweet/tangy tasting fruits like apples, strawberries, ginger and herbs like mint. You therefore not only get to consume your daily requirement of fruits and vegetables through a juice, but also a pretty decent tasting one!

Incorporating juicing into my daily diet has definitely helped boost my immunity. I always feel energetic, my craving for sleep has reduced and I feel fit like never before. It also helps eliminate toxins from the body and is a much needed relief after a toxic night of partying! 

I experiment with various fruits and vegetables to get the desired health benefits such as improved immunity, beautiful skin, detox, digestion, cancer prevention, anti-inflammatory benefits, prevention of heart diseases etc.

If you are ready and convinced to get onto the juicing bandwagon, then here are some things you should keep in mind:

1.     When juicing you should ensure you put in more vegetables and less fruits. This is because of the high natural sugar content present in juices. Filling your juice up with strawberries, kiwis etc will shoot up the sugar content which doesn’t do you much good. Hence include vegetables like spinach, beet root, tomatoes, carrots, cabbage, cucumber (try including more and more greens). I usually add an apple/ cucumber and/or carrot to sweeten my juice and give it a good refreshing taste. Also, I love adding mint (pudina) and add a small piece of ginger to add some spice. To gain some tips on how to create a wholesome juice you can refer (here).
2.     When putting in fruits/vegetables into your juice, ensure the quantities are only so much that can be consumed immediately and not left for later (not even a few hours). Juice that is kept open (or even in a refrigerator) tends to get oxidized which is harmful for the system due to the formation of bacteria.
3.     Always always wash the fruits and vegetables properly. It is said that cooking at high heat tends to kill the bacteria and therefore with juicing you have got to be extra cautious as you are consuming raw/uncooked vegetables and fruits. A great tip for washing fruits and green leafy vegetables is - taking a spray bottle, adding in 1cup vinegar and 3 cups of water. Shake it well. Now just spray the fruits and vegetables with this solution and then quickly give it a rinse. This is known to be a very effective method to wash the produce that goes into juices and smoothies. 
   
4.     Drink up your juice (especially green juice) first thing in the morning. This is the most effective time to consume a glass full of juice as the vitamins and minerals are straight away absorbed by the bloodstream. If you are not able to consume it in the morning then wait for at last 2 hours after a meal to have a glass of juice. Follow it up with breakfast after 20 mins.
5.     Try and rotate your recipes, especially green juice recipes as much as possible.  
6.     Juicing is a wonderful addition to ones diet and also helps reduce cravings. The one investment you may have to make is on purchasing a good juicer. Remember, a blender/mixer present in your kitchen does not make juices but smoothies. Smoothies are also a great beginning to a healthier lifestyle. 

Need help with some beginner recipes, click (here) and get started!

If you are undergoing an active cancer treatment, and are having chewing, swallowing, or digestive problems, or are struggling with excess weight loss due to cancer, juicing may be a good option for getting valuable nutrients into your body. This should be in addition to the four-five cup servings of fruits and green vegetables in your everyday diet. It is advisable to consult your nutritionist on what vegetables to juice for added benefits. Wheatgrass is a great option to add to your juice.

About the Author:

Raashi Shrawat Prakash is a an avid health  enthusiast  and resides in California. She was previously working as an HR consultant in  Gurgaon for 3 years.  She is extremely passionate  about health & fitness.  Her  hobbies include yoga, reading, blogging about  health  issues and refining  her culinary skills by experimenting  with healthy  dishes. 

Bio-link: http://healthylivingink.wordpress.com/

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