Here’s What Will Happen To Your Body When You Add Turmeric To Your Morning Lemon Water

Starting your day with lukewarm lemon water is one of the best things you can do for your body. Lemons are loaded with vitamin C, B, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, enzymes, antioxidants, and fibers. Next to adding a host of healthy nutrients, it also kick-starts digestion, boosts the immune system, fights inflammation, and hydrates and energizes the body.

For more info, read: 15 Reasons You Should Be Drinking Lemon Water Every Morning

To make this healthy morning habit even better, I recently started to add turmeric too. In addition to getting the amazing benefits of lukewarm lemon water, turmeric will turn it into a nutrient-dense, cleansing energy bomb to fly through your day.

What turmeric-lemon water can do for you:

• Boost anti-inflammatory properties of lemon water. Curcumin, or turmeric’s active compound, is a potent anti-inflammatory compound which matches the effectiveness of many over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs.


• Improve brain power. Lemons are an excellent source of brain-boosting potassium and magnesium, while turmeric has been found to reduce the risk of cognitive disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer’s.


• Antioxidant activity. Both lemon and turmeric possess strong antioxidant activity to keep your skin in perfect condition and keep tumors at bay.


• Improve digestion. Eating or drinking turmeric on a daily basis stimulates the gallbladder, reduces bloating and gas, and prevents inflammation of the digestive tract, while lemon juice helps to loosen and flush out toxins from the digestive system.


• Heart-friendly. Curcumin reduces LDL (or bad) cholesterol, prevents blood clotting, and removes plaque build-ups in the arteries.


• Weight-loss aid. Lemons stoke the metabolic fire, which helps you to burn more calories from the food you eat.


• Cleansing properties. Lemons and turmeric stimulate your liver to produce more enzymes. It enables the liver to work more efficiently in eliminating toxins and waste materials.

Turmeric-lemon water recipe

• 1 glass lukewarm water (nut milk works too)


• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder


• Juice of ½ lemon (or 1 lime)


• Pinch of black pepper (to increases turmeric’s bioavailability)


• Honey or maple syrup to taste (optional)


• A pinch of cinnamon (optional: for extra anti-diabetic effect)

Add lemon juice, black pepper, turmeric, honey, and cinnamon to a glass of lukewarm water. Drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach for the best energizing effect. Stir constantly while drinking to avoid all turmeric to sink to the bottom of the glass.

Sources:

http://www.naturalnewsblogs.com/15-reasons-drinking-lemon-water-every-morning/

http://www.naturalnewsblogs.com/happens-body-eat-1-teaspoon-turmeric-every-day/

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Here’s What Will Happen To Your Body When You Add Turmeric To Your Morning Lemon Water

How Do We Stop The Poisoning Of Humanity? – Natural Easy Solutions To Combat Poisoned Food, Air, Water & Minds

I’m not kidding; this is an all-out assault on humanity.

It’s enough that you start protecting you and your families. Never mind who’s trying to kill you, just get out of their way as much as possible. There WILL be a time and a place for dealing with that, but for now, let’s just survive this full frontal assault, shall we?

Today is my birthday, and when I walked out into the sunshine this morning, I was greeted by a sky thick with chemicals. No longer are chemtrails a conspiracy theory. Like a lot of other things, it’s slipped into the arena of conspiracy fact, with the evidence being everywhere. Happy birthday to me.

Are They Too Stupid To Know They Are Also Killing Themselves?

Some people ask the question, “Well if they are trying to kill us, are they too stupid to know that they also will be killed via toxic poisoning?” The purpose of this article is not only to wake you the heck up but also, to put into your hands the very same survival techniques that those in the know use.

Some of the remedies include; water and air purifiers, organic red wine, oregano oil, diatomic earth, heavy metal detox methods and other toxic mitigation methods. For, we cannot completely eradicate the toxins of our planet, so all we’ve got is mitigation. It just might be enough!

Poisoned Food

Our grandparent’s bodies didn’t have to survive the chemical soup that is our modern world, but we do. I think it best to first understand exactly what G.M.O. means.

In days of old, farmers would save seed to replant next year. Usually. Howeverthe practice was to save seeds from the biggest, most robust and healthy plants. This is natural selection at work; nature provides the genetic mutations and man selects the best to regrow. A natural process.

Hybridization is man purposefully pollinating the biggest, most robust and healthy plants together. Plants don’t generally pollinate plants of other species, so this hybridization usually only occurs within the same subset of species. This is another natural process. Admittedly man is helping by ‘kissing’ flowers together, however, this is merely a mimic of the bees, ants and other pollinators, as seen in nature.

How Does G.M.O. Fit It?

For starters, G.M.O. Food plants are started in a laboratory. In this ‘creation’ of new plant strains, there are patents that are worth a LOT of money to big-ag. G.M. foods are produced so that farmers can spray the shit out of their crops with Roundup (active constituent glyphosate) to kill weeds. The GM crops are genetically engineered to withstand the chemical assault of the glyphosate. And they call it food.

As far as I’m concerned, food has always been FREE! Grow your food and keep the seeds. Get a compost heap going and maybe even get a couple of chickens, just like grandma used to do. She knows what’s what!

The most worrying thing for me is the unknown and seemingly purposefully hidden, long-term outcomes of long-term studies into the effects on humans. I also wonder why lobbyists fight for labelling of G.M. foods. If you are proud of your product, you shout it from the rooftops, don’t you?

Poisoned Air

Have you looked UP lately? Seen any ‘new’ types of clouds? You’re not alone. And, what IS that rainbow oil slick looking clouds on most days? The only thing that’s really safe to say is, the air quality isn’t what it used to be. Get your air clean, especially inside your house and car. In the house, you can grow indoor plants and use air purifiers. In the car, you obviously can’t keep the plants, but you can get little car air purifiers that do the job well. If you sit in traffic, I’d say the car air purifier might just save your life.

Wi-Fi electromagnetic signals are invisible but can be detrimental to the human body. An invisible toxin that is often overlooked. Turn off your Wi-Fi signal before you go to bed, that way, at least you have a chance of having an electromagnetically uninterrupted sleep. Also, try to sit as far away from the Wi-Fi transmitter as possible. Radio waves follow the inverse square parameters, whereby, each time you double the distance from the device, you halve the energy that reaches you.

Dr. Edward Group DC, NP, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM says that Wi-Fi affects cell growth, derails brain function and that it neutralizes sperm, promotes cardiac stress and may even contribute to cancer.

Poisoned Water

My water journey has been a long one. I’m still not quite happy with the situation just yet, but I’m working on it. I am now at the point, 2 years down the track, where I am drinking the cleanest water I can lay my hands on. The one thing I need to work on is rain capture; I don’t have any! Well, I do, but it currently consists of 10-litre water containers and catching the rain as it comes. When I run out of that, I buy water and run it through my Southern Cross water purifier. I have three now. Two in use and one for spare. Yes, the top ups are constant, but it gives great peace of mind and satisfaction to know that the water my children and I drink, is the cleanest I can provide.

Fluoride is one of the main toxins you are looking to avoid by drinking filtered water. The dangers of fluoride aren’t really debated, other than regarding just how dangerous it is for the human body. Take one look at Dr. Mercola’s site and you will find about 90 articles just about fluoride. Yes, it’s that important to remove from your diet!

Poisoned Mind

T.V. – Not only do you NEED to NOT tune into the so-called ‘news’ you also need to be mindful of the T.V. shows/series. Depicted in the T.V. series is the way they want you to live, eat, play and be with your families. Did you know that there are approximately 1200 mainstream ‘news’ outlets in the world and that when you trace back ownership of these media outlets, is goes back to about 6 owners?

Cleansing our minds of the constant blast from the media is a great way to start clearing your mind of all the rubbish it’s been fed all your life. SWITCH OFF THE SIGNAL! Read a book, hug a loved one, go for a walk, walk your dog, dance, call your friend for a chat. The list of things to do, other than sit in front of a T.V. having your mind programmed, is endless.

Conclusion

There are many ways of clearing your life of all the poisons you’re assaulted with on a daily basis. Everything is a process, and you’ve got to start somewhere. Take your first steps in doing something about improving your air, water, food and mind. Or continue on your journey if you’ve already begun. The possibilities are seemingly endless, but just focus on one of them and you’re off to a fantastic start!

Good luck!

References:

http://www.earthcalm.com/is-wifi-safe-7-serious-health-dangers-of-wi-fi

http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/10-shocking-facts-health-dangers-wifi/

How Do We Stop The Poisoning Of Humanity? – Natural Easy Solutions To Combat Poisoned Food, Air, Water & Minds

How to Make Okra Water To Treat Allergy, Diabetes, and Kidney Problems

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10 Reasons You Should Drink Water Stored in Copper Pots

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A toxic leak left Corpus Christi with no water for days. A taste of things to come? | Sarah McClung

Corpus Christi, Texas, calls itself the “sparkling city by the sea”. But lately it doesn’t feel very sparkling. The city imposed a four-day ban on consuming any tap water last Wednesday. No one could drink the water, shower, bathe, do dishes, wash laundry, hands, faces or children with it. There were fears that a corrosive asphalt emulsifier Indulin AA86 had snuck all the way from the city’s industrial district into our homes due to a “back-flow incident”. There was water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink.

On 1 December, the Corpus Christi city hall received the first report of dirty water from Refinery Row. On 7 December the city hall received their second, on 12 December their third. By then the water was shimmery, sudsy – just the kind of sheen we would soon fear creeping into our commodes.

On 14 December, city hall told us not to consume tap water. If it was contaminated with Indulin AA86, then drinking it could sear our stomachs, light up our lungs and burn any bodily organ it contacted through water or air.

Where were the men and women who would put public safety before all else? Where were the leaders who would make sure that the companies in charge installed and maintained a backflow preventer that would have kept Indulin AA86 where it belonged: out of our tap water.

But this is only Corpus Christi, a forgotten scab of a city. A tiny, immaterial industrial outpost marking naught but the dwindling Texas shoreline as it slopes and surrenders on its muddy fall to Mexico. This is the small potatoes of municipal incompetence; until it isn’t. Until we look to the future of the Trump administration and see the shimmering signs of far worse to come.

Streets need their protectors, cities need them too. And countries? Most notably, a country that’s among the biggest environmental offenders, a country whose ties to big business, big oil, big money are notorious for putting profit before the public good? That kind of country doesn’t need Scott Pruitt, it doesn’t need Rex Tillerson and it certainly doesn’t need Rick Perry.

Had Corpus Christi taken as much care with its public facilities as it does with the maintenance of private residencies, my two-year-old daughter might not have known what it was to be thirsty on the morning of 15 December, 2016. But with a Trump administration around the corner, I have to check myself: four days without water is nothing compared to the damage that four years without oversight, without vigilance, without care could do to our water and to our land.

Four days of thirst. Will it foreshadow the harm that Trump’s fossil fuel friends in the cabinet will bring? We all know the line-up: Scott Pruitt, a climate change denier and advocate for fossil fuel, at the helm of the EPA; Rick Perry, a climate change denier and apostle of Texas oil and gas directing the department he famously forgot he wanted to eliminate; and Rex Tillerson, a man whose successful devotion to commercial profit as the CEO of ExxonMobil is the absolute epitome of placing private over public good.

This is the very formula for successful municipal management that helped land me and my family thirsty and hunting for water last week. This is the very mindset that may have introduced Indulin AA86 into our water supply. This the very philosophy that sent me scouring supermarket shelves for four hours in three towns while my daughter cried in her carseat.

Our water is back now; the ban has been lifted. But every time I turn on the tap I hesitate, I hope for the best. That feeling will only grow stronger the closer we get to a Trump administration.

A toxic leak left Corpus Christi with no water for days. A taste of things to come? | Sarah McClung

10 Amazing Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water

Lemon water is perhaps one of the oldest beverages ever. All of us have fond memories of relishing the flavor of this uncomplicated drink as children. Even as adults, we wouldn’t mind sipping on this sweet and tangy drink. While lemon water makes for an absolute thirst quencher, did you know that it offers a large number of health benefits too? Here are 10 amazing benefits of drinking lemon juice or lemon water.

Resistance towards Colds and Flu

Lemons contain a lot of vitamin C (53mg per 100g), that’s slightly more than 50% of a lemon itself! It is generally realized that the utilization of sustenances high in vitamin C helps the body create resistance against contaminations, furthermore expelling destructive free radicals from the blood die to its antioxidant nature.

Toxin Removal

Drinking lemon juice first thing in the morning has diuretic properties. It stimulates the kidneys and by doing so, flushes toxins out of your system during the process of detoxification. You can likewise blend in 2 Tbsp. Flaxseed oil to further regulate your digestion, as it can be used as a useful laxative when necessary.

Aids with Digestion

Lemons contain citric acid that stimulates the secretion of gastric juices. This can help to get rid of queasiness and indigestion. The liver expels toxins from the circulatory system, and relieves symptoms such as heartburn and bloating which are also signs of indigestion. Although acidic in nature, it becomes alkaline when digested in our bodies.

Battles Malignancy

The vitamin C in lemons also works as an intense cancer-preventing agent that kills free radicals. It invigorates the liver to deliver more bile, boosting energy levels while destroying unwanted organisms. Lemons also contain limonoids, which are phytochemicals that are present in citrus fruits. These have been appeared to stop cell division in malignant cells, with studies showing they have the ability to fight cancers of the lungs, skin, colon and breast

Alleviates Rheumatoid Arthritis

Because of the mitigating properties of vitamin C in lemons, it has been demonstrated that it diminishes indications of agony and swelling. 1-2 oz. of lemon juice can be taken up to 3 times a day, as it contains anti-inflammatory effects that help to reduce painful sensations experienced.

Lowers Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetes

Lemons contain a flavonoid called hesperidin, which brings down glucose by expanding the movement of the protein glucokinase, hence metabolizing glucose from the circulatory system. In fact, lemons are included in The American Diabetes Association’s list of superfoods as they help to regulate blood sugar levels, and have a low glycemic index.

Prevention of Coronary Illness

Logical studies have demonstrated that admission of lemon juice has lessened the aggregate serum cholesterol and LDL (awful) cholesterol.

Treating Stones

The citrus extract in lemon juice breaks down gallstones, calcium stones, kidney stones, and pancreatic stones. In the book Back to Eden, Jethro Kloss, one of the early pioneers in herbal remedies prescribe taking 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice trailed by 2 Tbsp. additional virgin olive oil on a void stomach for 3 days.

Mitigates Sore Throat

Lemon juice can be very effective when it comes to treating tonsil inflammation and sore throats, due to its anti-inflammatory nature.

Metabolism and Weight Loss

Lemons are great for weight loss as it boosts your metabolism. It should be mixed with warm water and drank in the morning on an empty stomach to be effective. Instead of drinking sweet drinks packed with sugar and calories, lemon water would be a good alternative!

http://www.naturalnews.com/lemon_juice.html

http://wellnessmama.com/35192/benefits-of-lemon-water/

https://www.davidwolfe.com/20-incredible-things-that-happen-when-adding-warm-lemon-water-to-your-morning-routine/

10 Amazing Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water

THIS is What Happens to Your Lungs When You Add 3 drops of Oregano Oil to Water

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How to Make Ginger Water To Treat Heartburn, Migraines, Muscle and Joint Pain

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How to Make Alkaline Water To Fight Fatigue, Cancer and Digestive Problems

How to Make Alkaline Water To Fight Fatigue, Cancer and Digestive Problems

How to Make Your Own Alkaline Water With Lemon and Himalayan Salt to Combat Cancer

Based on studies, more than 95% of all cancers thrive in an acidic environment, so if you keep your body in an alkaline state, you’re less prone to cancer and other chronic health issues, such as heart disease and diabetes.

For maintaining a healthy alkaline state of your body, alkaline diet helps, there are many alkaline foods you can include into your daily diet to achieve a healthy environment in your body. Seekingfit.com listed top 8 foods that help you create a balanced pH level in your body for preventing cancers.  Actually, you can do this by drinking alkaline water, a more easier way to create an alkaline state to safeguard your health.

How to Make Your Alkaline Water with Lemon and Himalayan Salt

Ingredients:

• 1 lemon


• 1 tablespoon of Himalayan salt


• 2 liters water

Directions:

Wash the lemon and chop it into slices, put them in a glass jar and add the water. Add the Himalayan salt and then cover the jar. Leave it for a whole night before drinking.

Have 2-3 glasses of the water in the morning time before your breakfast.

How This Simple Combination Helps You Fight Against Cancer

Both of these two ingredients are alkaline-forming foods, put them together makes a tasty drink and provides many other benefits as well.

Lemon

• Although it’s acidic to begin with, lemon is alkalizing for your body.


• Vitamin C in lemon helps combat some infections such as colds and flu.


• Lemon is a great body detoxifier, have a cup of warm lemon water every morning,  it will beneficial to your liver and kidneys.


• It’s also a good remedy for treating kidney stones, as the citric acid in lemon helps dissolve kidney stones effectively.


• Lemon peel contains compounds that may prevent Parkinson’s disease and improve brain function.


• And the most important point is that lemon contains 22 anti-cancer compounds. So alkalize with lemon water!

Himalayan Salt

As a pure ingredient which contains 84 natural minerals and elements, Himalayan salt works great to balance the pH level of your body. It also helps you in many other ways:

• It detoxifies your body.


• Reduces muscle cramps.


• Balances your blood pressure.


• Aids in weight loss.


• Supports thyroid health.


• Maintains a healthy blood sugar level.


• Supports hormone balance.

Sources: care2.com/ houseofhealth.us/ seekingfit.com

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Alkaline Water Kills Cancer – How to Make Your Own?

Water can either be acidic or alkaline, depending on its pH level. “pH” stands for “potential hydrogen” or “power of hydrogen” and refers to a number of hydrogen ions contained within the substance. The pH or potential hydrogen, scale runs from zero to fourteen, with 7 as the neutral middle. An acid is a substance with a pH of less than 7. A basic or alkaline substance has a pH of greater than 7.

Your tap water is a mixture of chlorine, antibiotics, hormones disturbing chemicals and other metals that will go straight into your system. Impure water can cause a weakened immune system and an array of other illnesses that occur when the immune system is vulnerable.

Alkaline Water Simple Recipe

With the proper ingredients and some guidance, you can learn to make water alkaline and see for yourself the way it can enhance your health.

Ingredients:

Two liters of filtered, clean water
One teaspoon of Himalayan salt
A quarter of sliced lemon (organic).

Directions:

Pour the filtered water into a clean glass jar.
After that, place the lemon in the water (don’t squeeze it).
Next, add one teaspoon of Himalayan pink salt in the water.
Put the lid on top of the jar and leave it overnight
Consume three glasses of alkaline water in the morning on an empty stomach.

The beauty of lemon water is that it is delicious, refreshing, nourishing, and best of all alkalizing. By alkalizing our water, we can easily contribute to our health by improving our metabolism, lowering the acidity in our bloodstream, slowing the progressions of aging down, and kick-starting our body’s full potential by lowering its overall acidity.

Cancer Cells Cannot Live in Alkaline Water

The alkaline water is extremely powerful. Alkaline water has a high redox potential, and it has its water molecules in smaller clusters than normal water. Lemon is well known for its pH balancing, and it has quite an acidic taste, it is inherently alkaline and helps the body maintain its balance. Most importantly, they do so without damaging the healthy cells.

All of these things help inhibit the spread of cancer and aid in killing cancer cells, directly or indirectly. It is also a powerful disinfectant and antibacterial compound, aiding in the treatment many conditions from bad breath to cholera.

Sources include:

–www.youngandraw.com

–www.healthandhealthyliving.com

–www.greenmedinfo.com

–www.timefornaturalhealthcare.com

Alkaline Water Kills Cancer – How to Make Your Own?

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10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Drink “Warm Water + Turmeric” Every Morning

Turmeric is a perennial plant native to southwest India. It is commonly consumed in powder form and used as a spice. This spice belongs in the ginger family and has been highly prized in the culinary traditions of these cultures.

The main phytochemicals that give turmeric its most impressive and wide-ranging health benefits are curcuminoids also known as curcumin, which has an innumerate list of advantageous uses, and over 9000 reviewed scientific articles which explain its effects on our health. Turmeric water is one of the healthiest beverages you can drink. This recipe for turmeric water is a great way to start your day off with a healthy boost.

Warm Water + Turmeric Healthy Recipe

Ingredients:

8 oz filtered water
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp honey (optional)

Direction:

-Heat the water to just below boiling.
-Put the turmeric in a mug.
-Slowly stir in the warm water until thoroughly blended.
-Add honey if desired to add flavor.

Health Benefits of Drinking Warm Turmeric Water Every Morning

-Doctors at UCLA found that curcumin, the main component in turmeric, appeared to block an enzyme that promotes the growth of head and neck cancer.

-Studies have suggested curcumin may help prevent the buildup of plaque that can clog arteries and lead to heart attacks and strokes.

– Drinking turmeric water also improves glucose control and increases the effect of medications used to treat diabetes. It help in reducing insulin resistance, which may prevent the onset of Type-2 diabetes.

-Turmeric contains a substance known as lipopolysaccharide, which helps stimulate the body’s immune system. Its antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents also help strengthen the immune system.

-The major cause of numerous diseases is inflammation. Curcumin has potent anti-inflammatory properties and thus efficiently fights inflammations and protects the organism.

-Research has found that ‘ar-turmerone’ another compound found in turmeric promotes repair in the stem cells of the brain – the same stem cells that can help in the recovery from neurodegenerative diseases like stroke and Alzheimer’s.

-Turmeric helps to lower cholesterol levels thanks to the cucurmin it contains, which encourages the liver to help get rid of more of the bad cholesterol in the body.

-Turmeric promotes a proper gallbladder function, protects the liver from the dangerous consequences of toxins and effectively regenerates the damaged liver cells.

-Turmeric water has been shown to help ease the pain associated from arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Sources:

1) http://www.top10homeremedies.com/kitchen-ingredients/10-health-benefits-of-turmeric.html

2) http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-6873/25-Reasons-Why-Turmeric-Can-Heal-You.html

3) http://positivemed.com/2016/03/15/turmeric-water/

4) http://bembu.com/turmeric-benefits

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Midwife in Haiti tells of delivering babies knee-deep in water by torchlight

A midwife in Jérémie, Grand’Anse, one of the worst-hit towns in Haiti during Hurricane Matthew, has told how she delivered six babies, two boys and four girls, in a blackout during the night of the storm.

Marie-Lyrette Casimir, a midwife at St Antoine hospital, worked by flashlight as the fiercest Caribbean storm in almost a decade ripped though the south-west tip of the country, killing more than 500 people and causing widespread devastation.

Casimir, who was trapped in the hospital with her patients for hours after the storm, due to rising floodwater, said: “During the deliveries, the mothers were saying: ‘Miss Casimir, please save us. You’re going to save us.’ I was worried a lot, but I tried to calm them down, to be reassuring. I said to them: ‘Even in this desperate situation, you have to play your role, in the interests of the baby.’”

In a town where 80% of the buildings have reportedly been destroyed, St Antoine’s maternity unit, housed in one of three buildings that make up the hospital, emerged relatively unscathed. One of the hospital’s adjacent buildings was flattened by winds of up to 145mph, the other suffered extensive damage.

Casimir, who works for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), described how windows were shattered and doors wrenched off their hinges during the storm and, amid fears the building itself would collapse, mothers were screaming and crying. There were two nurses in the ward that night, but she was the only midwife, she told the Guardian.

“I was very sad and worried … At first, the wind wasn’t very strong but the hurricane became really strong around midnight.”

When a power cut plunged the hospital into total darkness, she carried on using a rechargeable lamp and a flashlight, she said. “I was afraid, there was a lot of noise and I was worried I could be injured. But I had to stay – my work was to help women give life.”

Casimir, 46, said that by dawn the floodwater in the hospital had reached her knees. At one point she had to raise the bed in the delivery room, which was becoming contaminated with floodwater.

But her fears that falling debris or, worse, the collapse of the building, could risk all their lives, went unrealised. “I’m very proud of what I achieved that night. There were no deaths. The deliveries went well and none of the babies needed to go to paediatric care. Everything was great.”

Casimir’s story emerged after an assessment by the UNFPA and Haiti’s ministry of women’s affairs revealed the scale of devastation in Grand’Anse and Nippes, two of the country’s hardest-hit departments. It found most of the population affected were living in appalling conditions, with 176,000 in temporary shelters. Almost 100% of crops were destroyed in what is one of this impoverished country’s most fertile areas.

Up to 1.4 million people, 40% of them children, are in need of humanitarian assistance, according to a report (pdf) by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha), with 806,000 people being at what it described as at “extreme-impact level” of food security (near-famine conditions), mainly in Grand’Anse and Sud. A further million people were at a “very high” or “high” level, it said.

Marie-Lyrette Casimir, a midwife at St Antoine hospital. Photograph: Courtesy UNFPA

Maternal health facilities were badly hit, particularly St Antoine and the City Med hospital in Beaumont. All seven of the main health facilities in the area were flooded and remain without power, water, equipment and short of staff. The directorate of civil protection of the Haitian government has reported 11 of the 33 hospitals in Grand’Anse, Nippes and Sud were damaged.

Along with the unmet basic needs of food and shelter for thousands, an estimated 13,650 women – among the most affected people – are due to give birth in the next three months, according to Ocha.

Vavita Leblanc, reproductive health programme manager of UNFPA in Haiti, said the agency has sent two teams of six midwives into the affected areas.

“In Grand’Anse, we found none of the health facilities have power [or] water, and all are flooded,” said Leblanc. “They have problems with medical supplies. Human resources have also been affected as nurses and doctors are facing their own problems, with their houses and with food.”

Leblanc said the devastation caused by the hurricane would severely affect the country’s maternal mortality rate – it is already the worst in the Americas but had been falling due to more hospital births.

“People will now stay in their communities to give birth,” said Leblanc. “It will set us back a decade.”

Two-thirds of babies in Haiti are delivered without qualified help. The country’s maternal mortality rate stands at 359 per 100,000 births in 2105. Cuba has a maternal mortality rate of 39 per 100,000.

Amid warnings by aid agencies of the risk of a fresh cholera outbreak, the storm also damaged most of the cholera treatment centres of Grand’Anse, according to the Ocha report. The country’s cholera epidemic began in 2010, when UN peacekeepers unwittingly introduced the disease shortly after a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake. The disease, previously unknown in the country, went on to kill more than 9,000 people.

This week, a UN official said he was concerned the scale of the cholera outbreak may be under-reported because remote areas are cut off. He also warned that protests, by desperate people angry about the slow pace and uneven distribution of aid, were impeding progress.

A spokesman for the World Food Programme’s Haiti operation told the Guardian it had so far managed to get food assistance to just 10% of the 800,000 estimated to urgently need it. “Initially, the response took time,” the WFP spokesman said. “We started distributing on 8 October and so far, 80,000 people have received assistance.”

He said the damage to infrastructure and roads delayed trucks going to the peninsula until 7 October, four days after the hurricane. It is now sending out between two and four trucks a day to the hardest-hit areas, as well as helicopters, he said. They plan to use boats to get out to the coastal areas.

There have been a few security issues, he said, but they represent a small proportion of the response. “People are really suffering, they are desperate and hungry, but we expect safe passage so that we can get to the communities that need it.”

To support the government-led response, the humanitarian community in Haiti launched an appeal for $ 120m, only $ 15.1m of which, according to the latest Ocha report, has been raised.

Paul Brockman, MSF head of mission in Haiti, speaking from Baradères, around 50km from Jérémie, said that while cholera is not as bad as they feared, significant risks remain. Brockman said: “There is a great need for shelter and drinkable water everywhere. Cholera could be a very substantial risk. It’s important to remember, that, as a small country, Haiti was very affected by the rain in the hurricane, even in the areas where the wind did not devastate – and with cholera still present everywhere, it increases the risk when treatment centres [have been] flooded.

“In every coastal area we’ve been in, there has been partial or total destruction of the cholera treatment centres.”

Midwife in Haiti tells of delivering babies knee-deep in water by torchlight

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A Simple Drink That Treat Cough and Bronchitis Effectively: Mix Honey, Bananas and Water

This is a new remedy to cure bad cough and bronchitis which has been tested and proven to treat the symptoms of cough and bronchitis effectively. You can use this remedy at home as it’s so simple to make and it only needs 3 common ingredients: banana, honey and water.

How to mix banana, honey and water to cure cough

Ingredients:

• 2 medium ripe bananas


• 2 tablespoons raw honey


• 400 ml boiling water

How to prepare:

• Peel the bananas and then puree them with a wooden spoon.


• Put the bananas in pot, add the boiled water and mix them well.


• Let the mixture steep for half an hour and add honey. Make sure the mixture is cooled off when you add honey. Mix well and you get your drink.

How to use:

Have 100ml of this drink 4 times a day, 400ml totally per day for 5 days.

You will notice the results in 5 days, the bad cough will stop and the bronchitis will also disappear.

Bronchitis is a common respiratory disease that caused by the bacteria or viruses which irritate the bronchial tubes. It can be also caused by some other conditions, such as

• Allergies


• Infections


• Cold


• Smoking


• Air pollution

Related reading: 9 herbal approaches to cleanse your lungs and respiratory system

Some common symptoms of bronchitis are:

• Chest pain


• Complications in breathing


• Coughing


• Fever


• Fatigue


• Muscle pain


• Nasal congestion

You have to admit that some natural remedies are even more effective than those expensive chemical treatments. And the natural ingredients are more healthier and with less side effects than the medications.

More natural ingredients that are helpful for curing bronchitis:

• Oregano oil


• Salt water


• Turmeric


• Ginger


• Orange juice


• Garlic


• Onion


• Epsom salt


• Eucalyptus oil


• Lemon


• Sesame seeds


• Spinach


• Bay leaf


• Thyme (9 healing benefits of thyme for health)


• Licorice


• Holy Basil

Together with these natural cures, you should also maintain a healthy lifestyle to recover from the bronchitis quickly:

• Quit smoking


• Drink enough water


• Add moisture in room


• Rest well


• Wash hands frequently

Sources: healthonlinecentral.com, homeremedyshop.com, health.howstuffworks.com

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Ginger Water Treats Migraines, Boost Immunity & Prevent Cancer! How to Make Your Own?

Ginger has been used for centuries for a variety of different ailments and is a common ingredient in Asian and Indian cuisine. Ginger has a long history of use for relieving digestive problems such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain. It is packed with minerals like potassium, manganese, copper, and magnesium, while also being high in vitamins A, C, and E. Potassium is good for your heart rate and blood pressure.

Ginger Medicinal Properties

Many studies suggested that consumption of plant foods like ginger decreases the risk of cancer, obesity, diabetes, heart disease. Ginger can aid sore joints and muscles by acting as an analgaesic. Water with lemon and ginger contains incredible antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients as well as digestion and immune-boosting properties. The high dose of antioxidants is also known to help with heartburn.

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Simple Ginger Water Recipe

Ingredients:

2-inch piece of ginger
3 cups water
Half a lemon
Raw honey

Directions:

-Grate the ginger using a zester
-Add 2-3 cups of water with the half lemon juice
-Stir in about a spoonful of honey
-Enjoy as many times as you like throughout the day!

Read: Manuka Honey: Improves Sleep, Boosts Immunity, Prevenst Cancer & Natural Antibiotic

Health Benefits of Drinking Ginger Water

1- Drinking ginger water may help to decrease inflammation, joint swelling and pain experienced in conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatism.

2- Gingerols are widely known to naturally improve diabetes and enhance insulin sensitivity.

3- Ginger water is a great source of antioxidants. Antioxidants are powerful substances that protect your body against free radicals, which are unstable molecules that may cause damage to healthy cells.

Read: Oregano & Rosemary Control Blood Sugar Spike & Prevent Diabetes

4- Ginger water effective in helping to prevent and inhibit cancer growth. The mechanisms responsible are substances in ginger, including antioxidants, which have been shown to kill and decrease the spread of cancer-causing substances in the body.

5- Ginger water improves blood flow by expanding the blood vessels. It also acts as an anti-coagulant, preventing blood platelets sticking together in the same way that aspirin does.

Read: This is What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Pink Himalayan Salt

Sources:

– http://www.goodmorningcenter.com/make-ginger-water-treat-migraines-heart-burn-joint-muscle-pain/

– https://draxe.com/10-medicinal-ginger-health-benefits/

– http://www.healthline.com/health/digestive-health/ginger-for-acid-reflux

– http://www.livestrong.com/article/503819-ginger-water-benefits/

Ginger Water Treats Migraines, Boost Immunity & Prevent Cancer! How to Make Your Own?

What Will Happen to Your Body When You Drink A Cup of Turmeric Water in the Morning

Turmeric – one of the most popular and healthiest spices in the world;

Honey – one of the oldest and healthiest sweeteners on earth;

Lemon water – a super healthy drink that will help your health in many ways. The benefits of drinking lemon water in the morning seemingly endless, here are top 7 reasons why you should build this habit.

There is no doubt that these ingredients are healthy, but do you know what things will happen if you drink the mixture of these super ingredients? Firstly, let’s see how to make a drink with turmeric, honey and lemon.

Things you’ll need:

• 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric


• Half of a medium lemon


• A teaspoon of honey


• A cup of warm water

Make juice from the lemon into a glass jar, then add turmeric and water. Stir well and lastly add honey.

Drink a cup of this turmeric water in the morning, there are good reasons for you to keep doing that.

Health Benefits of Turmeric Water

1. Prevents cancer

Cancers are dangerous, while there are ingredients in our kitchen can actually prevent them, turmeric is one of them, that owns anti-cancerous properties due to curcumin. Curcumin in turmeric has been proven to be able to kill cancer cells and also prevent the growth.

It’s recommended to drink a cup of the turmeric water a day to prevent some cancers, such as lung, colon, stomach, breast and prostate cancers.

2. Aids in digestion

Turmeric stimulates bile production, thus helping in digestion. If you have any of these indigestion problems, such as heartburn, gas or bloating, turmeric water will help you ease the symptoms.

3. Treats arthritis

Turmeric is an effective remedy for easing joint pains and arthritis, as it has great anti-inflammatory property.

4. Lowers the risk of Parkinson’s disease

A study found that curcumin in turmeric can prevent clumping of a protein that leads to Parkinson’s disease.

5. Lowers cholesterol level

A high cholesterol level can result in many serious health issues, especially heart problems such as strokes, heart attacks and atherosclerosis. Drink turmeric water or simply added turmeric to your food lowers the “bad” cholesterol level, this will prevent several diseases.

6. Promotes weight loss

Turmeric is a powerful agent to fight against obesity as it helps burn fat by boosting your metabolism rate. If you want to lose weight or treat other obesity related problems, you can benefit from drinking a cup of turmeric water with every meal.

7. Detoxifies your liver

Turmeric is a natural liver detoxifier, the intake of turmeric supports liver function in several ways: it stimulates the enzyme production, which helps remove the toxic substances from the blood; it also repairs the damaged cells of liver; it has been proven to fight against some liver problems such as cirrhosis, jaundice and hepatitis.

Have a cup of this turmeric water in the morning to enjoy its numerous health benefits, this is one of the best things you can do for your health!

Additional Sources: healthbeckon.com, healthylifetricks.com

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Fluoride in water doesn"t lower IQ or cause cancer, says health agency

Australia’s chief health and medical research agency says fluoride in drinking water does not lower a person’s IQ, cause cancer or cause any other negative health effects.

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) analysis of more than 60 years of scientific research and 3,000 studies has backed adding fluoride to public drinking supplies as a safe and effective measure for preventing tooth decay.

The review shows there are no health effects or harm under the levels used in Australia, the NHMRC chief executive, Prof Anne Kelso, said.

“It shows that community water fluoridation, as it’s used in Australia today, is effective at reducing tooth decay and is not associated with any general negative health effects,” Prof Kelso said.

The evidence consistently showed no link between water fluoridation at Australian levels and cancer overall, including two forms of bone cancer, the NHMRC’s draft information paper released on Wednesday said.

There was also no link with the IQ or cognitive function of children or adults, it said. The study also found:

• Fluoridation reduces tooth decay by 26% to 44% in children, teenagers and adults

• There was no association with: cancer; Down’s syndrome; IQ; mortality; hip fractures; bone cancers osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma

• Insufficient evidence about any association with: chronic kidney disease; heart disease and high blood pressure; kidney stones; low birth weight; osteoporosis and musculoskeletal pain; thyroid function; gastric discomfort, headache, insomnia

NHMRC fluoride reference group member Prof Clive Wright said reports about water fluoridation affecting children’s IQ were based on studies undertaken in China that used poor methodology and areas with up to five times as much fluoride in the water as Australia.

He said a New Zealand study found no difference in the IQ scores of school-aged children or adults between those exposed to community water fluoridation and those who were not.

Wright said if Australia stopped putting fluoride into public water supplies, it would come at the cost of higher rates of tooth decay in children and adults.

“By preventing tooth decay and all of its associated pain and suffering, community water fluoridation saves money both for individuals, including dental treatments and time off work or school, and the healthcare system,” he said.

Fluoride occurs naturally in the water supply in many countries, and some have naturally higher levels than that in Australia, which is between 0.6-1.1 micrograms per litre.

Fluoride in water doesn"t lower IQ or cause cancer, says health agency

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