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Top 20 Benefits of Exercise Image source: By Cpl. Earnest J. Barnes - http://web.archive.org/web/2008020221Imag3511/http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/200572675630Photo ID: 200572675630Submitting Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1473804 1. Increases metabolism to burn calories by increasing oxidation (breakdown & use) of fat.  2. Improves blood sugar control. With inactivity the body becomes more resistant to insulin, increasing the  risk for type 2 diabetes.  3. Improves immune system function.  4. Protects the body from cancer & increases digestive efficiency reducing the incidence of colon cancer 30- 40%. Decreases women'srisk of endometriosis by 50%. 5. Increases aerobic capacity.  6. Develops new blood vessels in the heart & muscles.  7. Increases hemoglobin level, for better oxygen transport.  8. Decreases blood pressure, increases HDL (good) cholesterol ...

Health Benefits of Curry Leaf Image source: By Original uploader was Rantingsteve at en.wikipedia - Transferred from en.wikipedia, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3518477 Murraya koenigii, commonly known as curry leaf or kari patta in Indian dialects, belonging to Family Rutaceae which represent more than 150 genera and 1600 species.  Murraya Koenigii is a highly values plant for its characteristic aroma and medicinal value. The plant is credited with tonic and stomachic properties. Bark and roots are used as stimulant and externally to cure eruptions and bites of poisonous animals. Green leaves are eaten raw for cure of dysentery, diarrhoea and for checking vomiting. The leaves retain their flavour after drying and hence these are marketed both in fresh and dried forms. The leaves are a good source of vitamin A and they provide a rich source of calcium. Their mineral and vitamin contents are calcium, phosphorus, iron, nicotinic acid and vitamin C. F...

Health Benefits of Pomegranate Juice Image source :   https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Pikiwikisrael The pomegranate is a native fruit of Persia. Its name in Latin means "apple with many seeds".The fruit, which is about the size of an apple, has a thin rind lined with a layer of white membrane which divides the fruit into several cells. Each cell contains numerous seeds encased in a juicy pulp. The outer rind color is pink to deep red when the fruit is mature on the most popular varieties for eating. Pomegranate has been used as curative remedy by several civilizations and has been  referred as a sacred symbol by several religions and mythologies.  1.  Its effectiveness as an anti-oxidant Pomegranate juice has antioxidants that are super powerful and beneficial to your heart, mind, bones, and overall health. They�re called polyphenols and flavonoids. No other juice or fruit has more of these types of antioxidants than the pomegranate fruit. Rese...

The Health Benefits of Carrots III Image source:  ""Aesthetic Carrots"" by Thamizhpparithi Maari - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%22Aesthetic_Carrots%22.jpg#/media/File:%22Aesthetic_Carrots%22.jpg Consuming Carrots are known to be good for the overall health and specially organs like the skin, eyes,  digestive system and teeth. Carrot is used in several Juice Therapy Remedies for diseases. Given below are  some benefits of this Vegetable. 1. Carrots are rich in Beta carotene which is a powerful antioxidant which helps in maintaining a healthy  skin and also keep one away from many diseases. 2. Carrots are rich in alkaline elements which purify and revitalize the blood. They balance the acid  alkaline ratio in the body.  3. Carrots have Potassium in it which helps to balance the high levels of sodium associated with hypertension  and keeps blood pressure under control. 4. The high soluble fib...

OKRA (LADYFINGER-BHINDI) AND HEALTH ITS BENEFITS Image Source:  "Hong Kong Okra Aug 25 2012" by Earth100 - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hong_Kong_Okra_Aug_25_2012.JPG#/media/File:Hong_Kong_Okra_Aug_25_2012.JPG Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a heat-loving vegetable in the Hibiscus family. Okra has a long history, with its beginnings in Egypt where it is cultivated before the time of Cleopatra. The okra plant spread to many parts of the world during the Atlantic slave trade. During World War II, the shortage of coffee beans made them use okra seeds as a substitute for coffee. This incident made the word �okra fever�. Since then, okra's popularity never disappeared from local markets to convenience stores throughout the world and throughout the year. Okra contains vitamins A and C and is a good source of iron and calcium. It also contains starch, fat, ash, thiamine and riboflavin. No wonder, Cleopatra and Yang ...

Health Benefits of Pumpkin Image Source:  "Traugers-farm-bucks-county-large" by Frenchtowner - I, Licensed under GFDL via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/File:Traugers-farm-bucks-county-large.jpg#/media/File:Traugers-farm-bucks-county-large.jpg The pumpkin, a member of the Cucurbita family including squash and cucumbers, got its name from the Greek  word "pepon" for large melon.  Seeds from related plants have been  found in Mexico, dating back over 7000 years to 5500 B.C. Mostly known for being a part of Halloween decorations or a pie filling, pumpkins are also packed with  nutrition and offer a wide range of health benefits. Pumpkins are a storehouse of vitamins, mineral and  other healthy nutrients. Whether it is the pulp or the seeds, pumpkins are great for your health and can  offer some incredible benefits. High Carotenoids Content-Pumpkins owe their bright Orange color to the high amount of carotenoids  present in them. Carote...

Health Benefits of Neem Image Source:   "Neem (Azadirachta indica) in Hyderabad W IMG 6976" by J.M.Garg - Own work. Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via  Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Neem_ (Azadirachta_indica)_in_Hyderabad_W_IMG_6976.jpg#/media/File:Neem_ (Azadirachta_indica)_in_Hyderabad_W_IMG_6976.jpg Neem commonly called �Indian Lilac� or �Margosa�, belongs to the family Meliaceae. Neem is the most  versatile, multifarious trees of tropics, with immense potential. It possesses maximum useful non-wood  products (leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, seed, gum, oil and neem cake) than any other tree species. Neem is one of the most powerful blood-purifiers, detoxifiers and immune system boosters known. Hundreds of  diseases have been shown to respond favorably to neem. Neem leaf can be taken as tea or in capsules. Neem  oil can be applied externally or a few drops can be put in an empty capsule and taken internally. Neem was �discovered� in the weste...

Health Benefits of Ginger Image source: "Ginger in China 01" by Anna Frodesiak - Own work. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/File:Ginger_in_China_01.jpg#/media/File:Ginger_in_China_01.jpg Ginger (Zingiber(officinale) has been prized for centuries for its benefits to human health and well being.  Ginger originated in Asia, and was used widely as both a culinary and a medicinal herb in not only Asian but  Indian and Arabic traditions as well. The plant is famous for its concentrated, spicy aroma, which can be a tributed to the fact that it is composed of up to 3% natural essential oils. The important active components  of the ginger root are thought to be these volatile oils and pungent phenol compounds. 1. Ginger has carminative properties (anti spasm) and can be used to calm in upset stomach, providing!relief  for the relief of bloating and gas. 2. The intake of ginger helps stimulate the secretion of mucus, quieting your co...

Health Benefits of Henna Henna grows as a shrub with small, brown, capsule-like fruits. Henna has traditionally been used in festivals and celebrations in many parts of the world and in India since olden times, to apply mehendi on the hands, feet, arms and legs especially during weddings and festivals. Widely known for it�s use in hair dye also, it is popular all over India and is slowly gaining popularity in the West as well. Henna has been used in hair dyes, cosmetic products and hair products to provide a bright red colour to the hair without damaging it as it is a wonderful conditioner for hair, making it thick, shiny and more manageable. It restores the natural acid-alkaline balance of the scalp. Being a natural cleanser it does not alter the chemical structure of the hair. Henna flowers are used to make perfume. Since ancient times henna has also been used to dye wool, silk as well as leather. It is used in the preservartion of cloth and leather. It also repels some insects and m...

Health Benefits of Holy Basil(Thulsi) Image source: "Ocimum tenuiflorum2" by en:User:GourangaUK - http://en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Image:Tulsi02.jpg. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/File:Ocimum_tenuiflorum2.jpg#/media/File:Ocimum_tenuiflorum2.jpg Holy Basil, also known in Ayruvedic tradition as Tulsi, and formally named Ocimum  sanctum, is an indigenous plant in India and Southeast Asia.  Numerous ancient systems  of medicine value this plant for its medicinal properties, including Ayurveda, Greek,  Roman, Siddha and Unani. In India, Holy Basil�s name of Tulsi translates to "incomparable one" and is considered  sacred anywhere it is grown It is the most sacred plant in the Hindu religion.  Holy Basil is an important part of  religious ceremonies. Like a number of other medicinal herbs from other parts of the  world, it is thought to provide protection for homes where it is cultivated.  The smell...

Health Benefits of Aloe Vera Image Source: "Aloe Vera". Licensed under GFDL via Commons -https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aloe_Vera.jpg#/media/File:Aloe_Vera.jpg Aloe vera is a succulent prickly plant of the Lily Family which grows in warm, frost- free climates and which has been known for centuries as a potent medicinal plant  according the �folk medicines� of cultures around the world. Any nearly pure Aloe vera  liquid product, whether called Gel, Juice or Whole Leaf Extract, comprises the fluid  obtained by breaking up the structure of the Aloe leaf and separating off the solid  residues to leave a more or less clear solution. The Egyptians called Aloe the �Plant of Immortality� because it can live and even bloom   without soil. Aloe has been used medicinally since at least the first century C.E. and  continues to be used extensively worldwide. In Egypt, aloe was called �the plant of  immortality� and was given as an offering at the funerals ...