Nutritional Remedies from Different Parts of the World!

 
Each country has its own wisdom, collected through centuries. It can be wisdom 
regarding literature, the ways of human interaction, or about how to make the 
best pasta.
 
Sri Lanka: Coconut to battle fat
 
A resident of Sri Lanka eats, on average, about 116 coconuts a year, and the 
people living in this tropical paradise have the lowest risk of obesity in the 
world.
 
The reason? Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids of medium length that absorb 
swiftly in the body, accelerate the rate of metabolism and calorie burn in the 

body, and give a lasting sense of being full. A study conducted on the topic 
found that consuming about 2 spoons of coconut oil a day, 170 gram or 300ml, can 
help the person lose about 1.3 kg a month.
 
Austria: Yoga to beat insomnia
 
The use of yoga to decrease stress is known, but in Austria it is also used to 
battle insomnia. According to a study by Pennsylvania university, a yoga 
exercise of about 20 minutes a day is just as useful as taking a sleeping pill.
 
In addition, the yoga reduces stress, chronic tension and depressed moods within 
two weeks. The reason is that the gentle stretching and controlled breathing 
makes the body secrete the GABA neurotransmitter, which has a calming effect on 
the nervous system.

 
Indonesia: Ginger to boost cardio health
 
Indonesia has the highest consumption rate of ginger in the world. Locals don't 
just throw this tasty root into their foods, the use it to make tea, candy, 
bread and other food stuffs. They see it as a plant with great benefits for the 
heart.
 
Researchers from Stanford claim that half a table spoon of ginger a day will 
reduce the risk of clogged arteries by 27%, and it is also twice as efficient as 
aspirin at preventing dangerous blood clots.
 
India: Turmeric to stabilize blood sugar levels
 
In India, the turmeric is not only a tasty spice, but a medicinal material used 
to treat high blood sugar levels. Studies have shown that the active ingredient 
in turmeric - curcumin - reduces and stabilizes the levels of sugar in the 
blood, as well as helps the pancreas secrete insulin when the blood sugar levels 
rise. One must take at least half a tea spoon a day for results.
 
Japan: Mushrooms to control cholesterol levels
 
Edible mushrooms are considered food in Japan, but even more so as medicine. The 
average Japanese woman consumes about 8 kgs of mushrooms a year. Adding 
mushrooms to your daily diet can help reduce the levels of cholesterol by up to 
30%, according to a study by Pennsylvania university.
 
England: Mustard to battle muscle pain
 
Soaking in a hot bath with mustard seeds is a traditional English remedy for 
pain muscles. The unique build of the mustard causes the body to secrete toxins 
through the skin pores, improve blood flow, relax tense muscles and help heal 
damaged tissue.
 
Germany: Camomile tea to battle gas
 
This is an old German remedy that now has science backing it up. Stanford 
University researchers found that sipping 2 glasses of camomile tea a day can 
reduce that bloated feeling as well actual gasses in the digestion system. 
 
The camomile reduces the secretion of cortisol, a hormone secreted during times 
of stress which causes stomach cramps. 
 
Russia: Garlic vs. Viral infections
 
Russians use garlic when they need to battle colds, the flu and most other 
infectious diseases. A study conducted by the University of Florida recommends 
consuming one clove of garlic a day.
 
According to the study, garlic contains organic composites that help fight viral infections, and consuming one clove of garlic a day can decrease the risk of 
infection by 43%.
 
Finland: Coffee to battle depression
 
The Finnish are among the biggest coffee consumers in the world - each of them 
sips, on average, 1,640 cups of coffee a year (that's more than 4 cups a day). 
When coffee first arrived in Finland in the 18th century, it was sold as 
anti-depression medicine.
 
Drinking 2 cups of coffee a day can reduce depressed moods by 34%, drinking 3 - 
by 42%. According to a study, the combination of caffeine with the antioxidants 
found in coffee, energizes the brain and causes it to secrete anti-depression 
hormones such as serotonin and dopamine.
 
Egypt: Coriander vs. food poisoning
 
The coriander is one of the oldest spices in the world, and a traditional 
Egyptian medicine for stomach problems. Now, a study published in the farming 
and food chemistry journal shows that the seeds of the coriander hasten the 
healing process after suffering from bowl inflammation and stomach problems.
 
The coriander kills the bacteria responsible for the stomach pain, including 
E-Coli and salmonella, by creating holes in the outer shell. So next time you 
have a really upset stomach, mix one spoon of coriander powder in hot water and 
soak for 5 minutes. Drink 3 glasses of these a day until you feel better.
 
New Zealand: Honey to battle sinus and throat infections.
 
Unpasteurized honey is a very common remedy in New Zealand for taking care of 
inflammations in the sinuses and throat. According to researchers from the 
universities of Illinoy and Amsterdam, the natural antibiotics and the enzymes 
in the unpasteurized honey destroy almost 100% of the germs and viruses - 
including those that cause throat ache and sinus inflammations.
  
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Flu (Influenza) - Natural Ayurvedic Home 
Remedies
 
Treat flu (influenza) with natural 
home remedies by using either honey or onions.