Deep Breathing Meditation

To inhale more oxygen, instead of shallow breaths from our upper chest, take deep breaths from the abdomen.

Here are the [simple] steps,

•     Sit comfortably with your back straight
•     Breathe in slowly through your nose, feeling your entire belly, sides and lower back expand
•     Exhale slowly through your mouth (exhaling through gently pursed lips), pushing out as much air as you can while contracting your abdominal muscles.
•     Continue to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth slowly for about 10 times [or more]

Additional tips:
Empty your mind while doing this exercise, just focus on your breathing; or
You may want to create a peaceful visualization.  Simply visualize anything that keeps your thoughts away from current tensions.

So, let's turn stress into relaxation...let's change the way we breathe. =D

Guava Leaves Benefits

Guava leaves may help cure the following ailments:

• Infections
• Diabetes
• Diarrhea
• Ulcers in the Mouth
• Sore Throats
• Laryngitis
• Mouth Swelling
• Gastrointestinal Problems
• Weight Loss
• Allergies
• Toothache

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Ampalaya

I am taking [natural] Ampalaya capsules everyday!...I also drink Ampalaya tea everyday!

Why?

=> Ampalaya contains flavanoids and alkaloids that make the Pancreas produce more insulin.  Research shows that Ampalaya increases the production of beta cells by the pancreas, these beta cells produce insulin.  Insulin is a hormone that regulates glucose in the blood.

=> In other studies, ampalaya fruit has been shown to reduce total cholesterol and triglycerides in both the presence and absence of dietary cholesterol.
 
=> Ampalaya also has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.
=> As far as I know, it may also prevent some types of cancer.

Remember [of course] that we must always seek doctor's advice.

CAUTION

It is not recommended for pregnant women!!!
In MEGA dozes, Ampalaya juice can be a purgative and may cause pregnancy abortion.

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Banaba

I've been taking Banaba for months now for general health but mainly for my blood sugar regulation.

Banaba is known to lower blood glucose levels!

Banaba is also used for weight-loss management. I was able to reach my ideal weight within 2 months, from 66 kilograms to 58Kgms!!!...together with Ampalaya, regular exercise and a balanced diet!

The active ingredient is corosolic acid.  The corosolic acid in Banaba leaves and flowers acts by delaying and reducing the absorption of carbohydrates by the body. Also, recent findings showed that Banaba contains sterols that protects the body against infections by improving the immune system.  Sterols can also reduce cholesterol.