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alternative, short juice fasts should be repeated at regular intervals of two months or so till the
desired reduction in weight is achieved.
After the juice fast, the patient should spend a further four or five days on an all-fruit diet, taking
three meals of fresh juicy fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, pineapple and papaya. Thereafter,
he may gradually embark upon a low-calorie well- balanced diet of three basic food groups,
namely (i) seeds, nuts and grains , (ii) vegetables and (iii)fruits, with emphasis on raw fruits,
vegetables, and fresh juices.
The foods which should be drastically curtailed or altogether avoided are high-fat foods such as
butter, cheese, chocolates, cream, ice-cream, fat meats, fried foods, and gravies ; high
carbohydrated foods like bread, candy, cake, cookies, cereal products, legumes, potatoes,
honey, sugar, syrup and rich puddings beverages such as all-fountain drinks and alcoholic
drinks.
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Obesity
One sure method of reducing weight is by practicising what is known as "Fletcherism". It was
discovered in 1898 by Horace Fletcher of the U.S.A.. Fletlcher, at 40, considered himself an old
man. He was 50 pounds overweight, contracted flu every six months and constantly complained
of indigestion and a tired feeling. After a deep study, he made some important discoveries and
prescribed the rules for "Fletcherism" which are as follows :
1. Chew your food to a pulp or milky liquid until it practically swallows itself.
2. Never eat until hungry.
3. Enjoy every bite or morsel, savouring the flavour until it is swallowed.
4. Do not eat when tired, angry, worried, and at meal-time refuse to think or talk about
unpleasant subjects.
Horace Fletcher followed these rules for five months. As a result he lost more than 60 pounds
and felt better than he had for 20 years. A weight reducing programme built on Fletcherism
works wonders and is worth a trial.
Ingestion of honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity. It mobilises the extra deposited fat
in the body and puts it into circulation which is utilised as energy for normal functions. One
should start with small quantity of about 10 grams to be taken with hot water. The dose can be
gradually increased.
Fasting on honey -lime juice water is highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity without the loss
of energy and appetite. In this mode of treatment, one spoon of fresh honey should be mixed
with a juice of half a lime in a glass of lukewarm water and taken at regularly intervals.
Another effective remedy for obesity is an exclusive lemon juice diet. On the first day the patient
should be given nothing but plenty of water. On the second day juice of three lemons mixed with
equal amount of water should be given. One lemon should be subsequently increased each day
until the juice of 12 lemons is consumed per day. Then the number of lemons should be
decreased in the same order until three lemons are taken in a day. The patient may feel weak
and hungry on the first two days, but afterwards the condition will be stabilised by itself.
Cabbage is considered to be an effective home remedy for obesity. Recent research has
discovered in this vegetable a valuable content called tartroric acid which inhibits the conversion
of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction. A
helping of cabbage salad would be the simplest way to stay slim, a painless way of dieting.
A hundred grams of cabbage yields only 27 kilo calories of energy while the same quantity of
wheat bread will yield about 240 calories. Cabbage is found to possess the maximum biological
value with minimum calorific value. Moreover, it gives a lasting feeling of fullness in the stomach
and is easily digestible.
Along with dietetic treatment, the patient should adopt all other natural methods of reducing
weight. Exercise is an important part of weight reduction plan. It helps to use up calories stored
in body fat and relieves tension, besides toning up the muscles of the body. Walking is the best
exercise to begin with and may be followed by running, swimming, rowing and other outdoor
sports.
Certain yogi asanas are highly beneficial. Not only do they break up or re-distribute fatty
deposits and help slimming, but they also strengthen the flabby areas. Sarvangasana, halasana,
bhujangasana, shalabhasana, dhanurasana, chakrasana, naukasana, ardh-matsyendrasana,
paschimottanasana, vajrasana, yogamudra and trikonasana are recommended. These asanas
work on the glands, improve circulation, strengthen many weak areas and induce deep
breathing which helps to melt off excess fat gradually. Yogic kriyas like kunjal and jalneti and
pranayamas such as kapalbhati and bhastrika are also helpful in normalising body weight.
The patient should also adopt measures which bring on excessive perspiration such as sauna
baths, steam bath and heavy massage. They help to reduce weight. Above all, obese persons
should make every effort to avoid negative motions such as anxiety, fear, hostility and insecurity
and develop a positive outlook on life.
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Peptic Ulcer
NATURE CURE
Peptic Ulcer
Peptic Ulcer refers to an eroded lesion in the gastric intestinal mucosa. An ulcer may form in any
part of the digestive tract which is exposed to acid gastric juice, but is usually found in the
stomach and the duodenum. The ulcer located in the stomach is known as gastric ulcer and that
located in the duodenum is called a deudenal ulcer. Usually both are grouped together and
termed peptic ulcer.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of peptic ulcer are sharp and severe pain and discomfort in the
upper central abdomen. The pain is commonly described as burning or gnawing in character.
Gastric ulcer pain usually occurs an hour after meals, but rarely at night. Duodenal ulcer pan
usually occurs between meals when the stomach is empty and is relieved by food, especially
milk. It is often described as hunger pain and gets the sufferer out of bed between 2 and 4 a.m.
As the disease progresses there is distension of the stomach due to excessive flatulence,
besides mental tension, insomnia and a gradual weakening of the body. It may also cause
constipation with occasional blood in the stools. If an ulcer bleeds slowly, there is anaemia.
Causes
Peptic ulcers result from hyperacidity which is a condition caused by an increase in hydrochloric
acid in the stomach. This strong acid, secreted by the cells lining the stomach, affects much of
the breakdown of food. It can be potentially dangerous and, under certain circumstances, it may
eat its way through the lining of the stomach or duodenum producing, first, irritation of the
stomach wall and eventually an ulcer.
Dietetic indiscretion, like overeating, taking of heavy meals or highly spiced foods, coffee,
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