Benefits of Water Fasting

1. Detoxification

“Detoxification is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph glands, and skin.” During water fasting all the toxins in our body are expelled, creating inside the body an ideal environment for growth. This is responsible for a healthier skin, teeth and gums.

2. Stronger Immune System

During the water fasting, the energy is diverted away from the digestive system to the centres that deal with our metabolism and our immune system. Restoring their natural function.

3. Feeling of rejuvenation and extended life expectancy

All the damaged tissues and major illnesses are repaired, living the body in the optimal state for growth.

4. Healthier Cardiovascular System

The blood pressure is stabilised and the cholesterol level is decreased.

5. Improved skeletal and muscular systems

Fasting induces significant anti-inflammatory actions on the skeletal and muscular system. Healing from almost all pains, aches, arthritis in muscles and joints.

6. Weight Loss

mmmmm………… I’m wondering why!!! Also it has been proven to be one of the best remedy for obesity. The substances that turn on the genes of obesity are stored in body’s fat. Eliminating excess fats, helps the body get rid of these particles.

7. Increased Will Power and Self Control

For most people not eating for 10h is a big challenge. Fasting improve self control and will power, putting the faster in a place of control over the body reactions and the mind.

8. More Energy

The most expensive activity of the body, in terms of energy expenditure is the digestive process. During the water fasting the same energy is directed towards other activities leaving the body with more energy.

9. Increased Body Sensitivity

During the water fasting all the sensations of the body are increased, creating a deeper sense of awareness of the wonderful creation that is our body.

10. Increased Spiritual Connection

As the faster gets rid of the physical toxins also the spiritual toxins and the emotional wounds flush out. Emotional wounds are stored in the energetic system of the body. Cleansing it trough fasting creates a new space for emotional healing and for positive emotions to come in. It also quiets the mind, creating the emotional and mental environment for a deep spiritual connection.

Constipation

Constipation

Relieve constipation naturally and quickly - we have many different home remedies that you can try. Blackstrap molasses, apple cider vinegar and sea salt are among our top home remedies to cure constipation. Our bodies all have their own unique 'timetables', but we know when we're constipated and need help. Try one of our safe and effective natural treatments and feel like yourself again!

What Causes Constipation?

While a poor diet is one of the main causes of constipation, a number of other factors contribute to irregularity as well. Constipation can also be caused by  inadequate water intake, lack of fiber in the diet, a disruption in routine such as traveling, inadequate levels of activity, stress, excessive intake of dairy products, or a number of medical conditions.

Are There Any Natural Options to Make Movements More Regular?

Whether your diet, water consumption, or medicinal regimen is to blame, any one of the various natural remedies for constipation will likely help. Apple cider vinegar, blackstrap molasses, and sea salt are among the most common natural remedies; however, magnesium, flaxseed, lemon juice, and olive oil may also help.

1. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is one of our most versatile remedies, and it is just as effective for treating constipation. ACV helps reestablish a balanced pH in the body while supplementing important nutrients like magnesium to restore regularity.

2. Blackstrap Molasses

A “sweet” remedy in more ways than one, blackstrap molasses delivers a variety of nutrients to the body that help manage regular bowel movements. Like ACV, one of the most important nutrients molasses supplies is magnesium.

3. Sea Salt

Sea salt actually functions as a natural laxative. The body is unable to absorb salt water, so it quickly passes through your system, helping to flush your system and restore regular bowel movements.

4) Carom seeds

Carom seeds are the best remedy to cure digestion related problems Hence, it can also help you to get rid of constipation. Carom seeds don’t have any side effects.

How Yoga Can Help Reduce Thyroid Disorder Symptoms:

Before you start practicing yoga for thyroid disorders, make sure to consult your physician. Also, these yoga techniques work on coping with the symptoms better and are not a substitute to medication (though in some cases the need for medicines may reduce with consistent yoga practice over a period of time).

Note: Although all yoga asanas are considered to be good for both hypo and hyperthyroidism patients, we recommend some of the postures below which can be particularly useful. You need not restrict your practice to only these poses; check with a Sri Sri Yoga teacher on more asanas for your condition.

The Following Yoga Asanas Can Be Practiced In Hypothyroidism Treatment:

Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana) is the most recommended posture in this condition. It stimulates the thyroid gland to function properly because of the pressure effect and also helps stimulate other glands in the head region, such as pituitary and pineal glands, which also have an indirect control on the functioning of the thyroid gland.

Inverted Pose (Viparitakarani)

One-legged Forward Bend (Janu Shirasasana)

Fish Pose (Matsyasana)

Plow Pose (Halasana)

Cat Stretch (Marjariasana)

Fast-paced Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) can work well for controlling weight.

Besides these yoga postures, the practice of pranayamas (breathing techniques) such as Kapal Bhati (skull shining breathing technique), Nadi Shodhan (alternate nostril breathing), Bhastrika and Ujjayi breathing work well in reducing hypothyroidism symptoms.

Coconut oil

What is it about coconut oil that has everyone talking about it lately? Whether you are watching Dr. Oz or reading an article in your favourite health and fitness magazine, they all seem to be praising coconut oil. I am not sure why this phenomenon has become so mainstream lately but people have been enjoying the benefits of coconut oil for years.

So, what exactly can you use coconut oil for? Well, we know it is great for strengthening your hair and helps keep your skin soft, smooth and moisturized but is there anything else it can do? The answer is of course, yes, there are many other benefits of coconut oil. Here are some amazing uses for this wonderful tropical fruit.

1) Improves Focus
  You may have heard about Bulletproof Coffee, which is known for putting coffee, butter and coconut oil in a blender and emulsifying it until you have a creamy, smooth coffee. The reason the coconut oil is in there is to improve your brain function. This magical oil is known to help increase your level of focus so you can be more productive in 4 hours then you would be all day without the oil.

2. Softens Your Cuticles
   Are you in dire need of a little fingernail TLC? Instead of going to see your manicurist, why not try putting coconut oil on your fingers twice a day. This will make the cuticles softer and improve the overall look and strength of your fingernails. Instead of spending a bunch of money on a manicurist, all you truly need is a container of coconut oil. Effective and cost efficient.

3. Makeup Remover
    An effective and healthy way to remove stubborn makeup is to simply use a dab of coconut oil on a cotton ball. Rub the oil around the eye and watch the makeup disappear. Once you are finished, it is a good idea to wash your face and remove all the oil and excess makeup.

4. Soothes an Irritating Nose
    When allergy or cold season comes along, make sure you pick up some coconut oil. Having a running nose often causes your nostrils to become dry, red and irritated. Help ease this pain and uncomfortable feeling by dabbing a little bit of coconut oil on the inside of your nostrils and at the base of your nose. This will help soften the irritated area and your nose will be back to new in no time.

Dealing with Depression Naturally

People have success stories in dealing with depression using apple cider vinegar, 5-HTP, fish oil, and even cold shower therapy. From exercise to diet, here are many options for those suffering from all kinds of depression.

1) Cold Showers

2) Apple Cider Vinegar

3) 5-HTP

4) Fish Oil

5) Rhodiola

6) Sam-e 

7) Acetyl L-Carnitine 

8) Magnesium

  

Three Reasons Why Your Thyroid Medication Isn't Working.

The ultimate effect of hypothyroidism, whether it’s caused by iodine deficiency or autoimmunity, is to decrease the amount of thyroid hormone available to the body. The conventional approach is to simply replace these hormones with either synthetic or bio-identical forms.

On the surface it seems like a reasonable approach. Patient doesn’t have enough hormones? Give more hormones. Simple, right?

Not so much.

Once again the conventional approach falls short because it ignores the underlying cause of the problem. It’s like taking Advil when you’ve got a pebble stuck in your shoe. It might work for a little while, and might even be necessary to dull the pain. But you’d be a lot better off if you took the pebble out of your shoe. Right?

Immune dysregulation is another term for autoimmune disease. We still don’t know exactly what causes it, but most researchers agree it’s a mixture of genetic susceptibility and environmental factors such as iodine (excess), infection, pregnancy, diet and intestinal permeability.

In autoimmune disease the body attacks itself. It does this the same way it attacks foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses: with T-cells, B-cells, natural killer cells, and cytotoxic T cells. The immune response also involves proteins called cytokines, chemical messengers that pass messages between cells.

This self-attack by the immune system increases inflammation. And inflammation has a profound effect on all aspects of thyroid metabolism and physiology.

First, inflammation suppresses the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis. One study showed a single injection of the inflammatory cytokine TNF-alpha reduced blood levels of TSH, T3, free T4, free T3 and TRH for 5 days. This shows inflammation disrupts the production and regulatory mechanisms of thyroid hormones. Thyroid medication will increase the levels of T4 (and possibly T3), but it doesn’t address the other effects of HPT axis suppression.

Second, inflammation decreases both the number and sensitivity of thyroid hormone receptors. If there aren’t enough receptors, or they aren’t sensitive enough, it doesn’t matter how much thyroid medication we take. The cells won’t be able to use it. It’s like when my grandpa used to turn down his hearing aids while he was watching the football game. It didn’t matter how much my grandma yelled at him – he couldn’t hear a word she said.

Third, inflammation decreases the conversion of T4 to T3. T4 is the inactive form of thyroid hormone. The body has to convert it to the active T3 form before it can be used. Most synthetic hormone medications on the market are T4. If you give a T4 medication (like Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid, etc.) to someone with inflammation, it’s not going to work because they can’t convert the T4 to T3.

Patients who don’t convert T4 to T3 well do better on bio-identical hormones like Armour, because it contains both T4 and T3 (in a 4.22:1 ratio).

Inflammation disrupts thyroid metabolism in several other ways, but I think these three examples make the point.

Now let’s review.

Inflammation causes HPT axis disruption, decreased receptor function, and decreased conversion of T4 to T3. Thyroid medication only increases the levels of thyroid hormone (usually T4) in the blood. No matter how much we take, it’s not going to restore HPT axis coordination, improve receptor function, or increase conversion of T4 to T3.

The only way to do that is to address the problem at its root by regulating the immune system and decreasing inflammation. Unfortunately, this is rarely done in either conventional or alternative treatment of thyroid disorders.

Before I sign off, I just want to make one thing clear. I’m not saying thyroid medication isn’t necessary or useful. In fact, I think it’s an important part of treating Hashimoto’s – especially when TSH is consistently elevated and T4 and T3 are consistently low. My point is thyroid medication is only one piece of the puzzle, and it won’t be effective on its own unless the autoimmunity and inflammation are addressed.