Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2014 15:18:43 +0530
Subject: The Great Goodness of Karattim...
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23 HEALTH SECRETS OF BITTER GOURD:
1. Heart Care: Reduces bad cholesterol levels, by burning unnecessary fats
which clog the arterial walls and thereby reduce the chances of heart attacks.
2. Weight Loss: Rich in iron, beta-carotene, and potassium. It can relieve
constipation and improve circulation, thereby producing slimming effects on the
body.
3. Type II Diabetes Cure: Reverses insulin resistance and activates the protein
kinase, activating the absorption of sugar in body cells. Significantly
improves glucose tolerance without increasing blood insulin levels.
4. Lowers blood glucose levels: Contains phyto-nutrient, polypeptide-P, a plant
insulin, known to lower blood sugar levels. The hypoglycemic agent, Charantin,
increases glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis in the cells of liver, muscle
and adipose tissue.
5. Hypertension Reliever: Actively inhibits hypertension, high plasma
cholesterol, or high plasma lipids, which affect patients with Type II
diabetes, decreasing the risk of stroke or heart attack.
6. Anti-parasitic: Antihelminthic or anthelmintic compounds are used in the
treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and can kill parasitic intestinal worms.
It also stimulates peristalsis of food, relieving indigestion and constipation
problems.
7. Liver tonic: Helps to maintain healthy liver and bladder. It is also useful
in removing kidney stones and relieving gout pain.
8. Blood Cell Booster: The compounds a-eleostearic acid and the 15,
16-dihydroxy-a-eleostearic acid, are a good remedy for leukemia and blood
irregularities such as anemia. It helps in producing healthy red blood cells
and balances the amount of white blood cells in your body.
9. Blood Cleanser: Its juice cleanses the liver and blood off toxins and is
highly beneficial for treating blood disorders like blood boils and itching due
to toxemia.
10. Folates Source: Has high amount of Folates that helps in treating defective
neural tubes which usually occurs during early pregnancy.
11. Anti Ageing: Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, fights and eliminates free
radicals, reducing wrinkles and slowing down the ageing process. It also
protects the skin from damage by sun’s UV rays.
12. For Respiratory disorders: Fresh pods are an excellent remedy for curing
respiratory problems like asthma, cold, cough, bronchitis and pharyngitis.
13. Nutrients/Vitamin SuperStore: Contains flavonoids such as ß-carotene,
α-carotene, lutein, and zea-xanthin. Low in calories, rich in phytonutrients
like dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants and a good source of
niacin (vitamin B-3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5), pyridoxine (vitamin B-6)
and minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, manganese and magnesium.
14. Disease Buster: Not only effective in killing malaria bacteria, but it can
also weaken some viruses such as Cholera, Chickenpox, Measles, Herpes and
Jaundice.
15. Immunity Booster: This bitter juice can also help to strengthen your immune
system and increase your body’s resistance against a variety of infections.
16. Psoriasis Cure: Regular consumption of this bitter juice has curative
benefits in treatment of psoriasis, fungal infections like ring-worm and
athletes feet, and skin infections like eczema.
17. Acne Cure: Helps prevent acne, thanks to its blood purifying properties.
Keeps your skin glowing and free from blemishes and infections.
18. Eye Care: High beta-carotene and other properties, help alleviate eye
problems and in improving eyesight.
19. For Hangover: Its anti-intoxication properties are beneficial in the
treatment of hangover and eliminating liver problems, due to alcohol
consumption.
20. Piles Cure: Three teaspoons of the juice, extracted from its leaves, added
to a glassful of buttermilk and consumed on an empty stomach every morning, has
shown promising curative results in the treatment of piles.
21. Hair Care: Super hair tonic which imparts shine, wards off dandruff, treats
split ends, combats dryness and itchiness of scalp, reduces hair loss, treats
rough and tangled hair, prevents premature graying and removes excess oiliness
in hair.
22. Regulates blood flow and clotting: Aids in the healing process preventing
further infections.
23. Energy Source: Regular consumption of this bitter juice has been proven to
improve energy and stamina levels. Even sleeping patterns have been shown to be
improved/stabilized.
