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We always feel the need to drink something warm in winter or when we are sick. The main benefits that you get from these remedies are exacerbated by two factors. The first is that being liquid, they quickly reach the bloodstream. Second, the heat generated in the stomach allows these drinks to be digested more easily, and their nutritional properties can help heal the affected areas.Here are five warm remedies good for your health:

Hot Chocolate good for dry cough
A very delicious remedy for dry cough is hot chocolate. But you should always prepare it at home: use a few squares of dark chocolate and milk. Chocolate contains theobromine, a substance found in cocoa beans. English researchers have found that this substance is an excellent cough suppressant and is more powerful than the medicines usually used to treat dry cough.

Willow leaves and/or clay poultice for menstrual pain
Make a paste of 100 grams of green clay with warm water. Add 10 drops of sage oil. Put everything in a towel and apply in the ovaries. Put the mixture in a towel and apply it on the ovaries. Clay and sage have anti-inflammatory and calming effects. In addition, the released heat calms the contractions of the uterus.

Red wine with cinnamon for colds and sore throats
Red wine contains a substance known for its properties: resveratrol. Resveratrol is an antioxidant that protects healthy cells from viruses and bacteria. Cinnamon also contains an antioxidant that, along with that of red wine, has a decongestant, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect on the respiratory system. It can also acts as an antibiotic. If you have a sore throat, a glass of red wine in which you add and a sprinkle of cinnamon and a teaspoon of honey can soothe the pain. For more acute pain, take a teaspoon of honey mixed with cinnamon and avoid drinking anything for 30 minutes.

Eucalyptus steam inhalation for unplugging your sinuses
Eucalyptus has analgesic and antimicrobial effects. Put in a bowl of 5-6 drops of eucalyptus oil in 500 ml of boiling water, place you head above it, cover it with a towel and wait 15 minutes over the vessel, breathing the air that is released. It will not only unplug your nose, but also relieve headaches, bouts of coughing and sore throats. Eucalyptus oil can even help if you have fever: apply on the chest eucalyptus oil compresses diluted in warm water.

Flax flour poultice for symptoms of bronchitis
In a skillet put 200 ml of water and 5 tablespoons of flax flour. Leave to boil stirring continuously until you get a paste. Let it cool slightly, then put mixture in a towel and apply it to the chest. Flax flour has antiseptic and soothing properties, reducing bouts of coughing and releasing the airways. For bronchitis, you can also apply hot poultice containing coarse salt. Besides calming your cough, steam from the salt also unplugs your nose. Before applying a poultice on skin always check how hot it is.

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During the holidays, indigestion and heartburn are one of the main health problems and are caused by excessive consumption of food, sweet-carbonated beverages, alcohol and stress. Indigestion can occur when the person is nervous, stressed or not chewing food thoroughly. Heartburn is associated with the increase or decrease secretion of gastric acid and other enzymes very important in having a good digestion. Symptoms of heartburn usually include: a burning sensation in the chest just behind the breastbone or in the epigastrium that occurs after eating and can last a few minutes or even several hours; difficulty swallowing; hot, sour, acidic or salty-tasting fluid at the back of the throat; coughing and sour throat.
To avoid heartburn start your meal with appetizers and opt for shrimp, salmon and other foods rich in protein and low in fat. Vegetable salads are also a good choice, but attention to the amount of dressing or mayonnaise sauce. Eat small portions of each dish and serve with moderate bites and no rush. It does not matter just how you eat, but what you eat. Try to avoid high-fat foods: for example: if you must choose between mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, choose mashed potatoes as it can also help to calm the heartburn. Chocolate cakes, cake with more cream, pies, candy are usually responsible for major heartburn. Nobody expects to skip dessert at Christmas dinner, but go for the best dessert: instead of chocolate or cakes, choose a fruit salad and you will not only prevent heartburn but also excess calories. A glass or two of wine or champagne will not damage the stomach, but more will make a difference. As alcohol consumption increases, it relaxes the esophageal sphincter causing reflux.After the meal, no matter how tired you are or tempted to lie down in front of the TV, remember that proper digestion requires movement. You should take a short walk outdoors or do some simple relaxation exercises. If you feel very tired and you want to rest in bed, lie on your left, as several studies have found that sleeping on the right side can aggravate heartburn.
To alleviate the symptoms of heartburn you can:

Drink a glass of vegetable juice

Carrot, cucumber, radishes and beetroot are recommended for heartburn. The alkaline nature of these juices helps alleviate acid. If you find it difficult to prepare the juice or simply you don't enjoy vegetable juices, you can eat them in their natural state.

Drink a cup of tea

Add one teaspoon of fresh ginger root in a cup of hot water, wait 10 minutes then drink the contents. Usually used to relieve nausea caused by motion sickness, ginger also helps relax the muscles that support the wall of the esophagus, so stomach acid is pushed by the esophagus. Peppermint tea has an antispasmodic effect on the digestive system and is also recommended. You can also drink an infusion of anise and caraway or rye.

Take a teaspoon of vinegar

Although vinegar is very acidic, excess acid does not always cause heartburn. The shock produced by the acid in vinegar may help close the sphincter and prevent acid reflux. The acid in the vinegar will cause a burning sensation only when you drink it, but after it will relieve heartburn.

Drink a glass of water

Drink a large glass of water as soon as you feel your stomach does not react well to the foods served; acid can direct water back into the esophagus, where it reaches the stomach.

Bicarbonate and lemon juice

In half cup of water, add half a teaspoon of baking soda and a few drops of lemon juice. Always add lemon juice and do not opt only for baking soda dissolved in water! Lemon disperses the gases that bicarbonate produces in the stomach when it comes in contact with the acid.

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WARNING: Coffee may be rejected by some bodies on grounds of incompatibility, and medical tests should be done before this procedure is allowed. Under no circumstances do not try to manage at home a coffee enema: the risks are too high, even death can sometimes occur shortly after taking this very complex procedure.
Coffee enemas are the enema-related procedure of inserting coffee into the anus to cleanse the rectum and large intestines. The primary endpoint of coffee enemas is not, as one might think, cleaning the colon of impurities, but to detoxify the liver, and special measures and care in the administration of such enemas are necessary to achieve the desired level of efficiency. Some doctors strongly believe and advise patients to use coffee enemas, but others condemn the practice and disagree with it. Coffee enemas administering never independently, without medical supervision, because the risks are too high, and deaths were reported as a direct result of irresponsible management of such procedures. In private clinics in Germany and Austria for example, coffee enemas are part of a more complex treatment, which can stop the evolution of cancer or increase body immunity.Coffee enemas stimulate the liver to release toxins from the colon more easily. There is extensive documentation that shows in detail how these processes occur in the body: coffee must be at a certain temperature and the patient carefully prepared in advance for the procedure. Not only liver detoxification occurs following the administration of coffee enemas, but it also has some positive effects on peripheral circulation from the anus and colon, it cleans better the intestine and muscle pain can be relieved.Coffee enemas are contraindicated in people who suffer from gastrointestinal disease, those suffering from hemorrhoids, heart disease patients and those recently operated or suffering from hernia. Pregnant women and children should avoid coffee enemas.

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Proteins are the basic element of the structure of all organs and tissues of the body, the raw material from which to synthesize enzymes, hormones and blood, with their help our wounds heal, they protect us from disease (antibodies are proteins) and even help us procreate (embryonic material necessary during pregnancy). The structure of the protein contains 20 amino acids of different lengths, nine of them being essential, meaning the body cannot form them and must be brought from outside, from your diet. The main source of protein in food is represented by animal products:
• Red meat: beef, pork, lamb
• Offal (animal internal organs): brain, liver, kidney
• White meat: chicken, turkey, fish and seafood
• Milk and dairy products: cheese, yogurt
• EggsSmaller quantities of protein are found in some plant products (1-4 grams/100 grams): cereals, bread, rice, dried vegetables (peas, beans, lentils, soybeans, corn, wheat), sunflower seeds, sesame, peanuts, walnuts, yeast, spinach, mushrooms and salad.
Synthesis of proteins in our body can be made only through an adequate intake of amino acids, through a correct and varied diet with 50-100 grams of protein per day, of which 45 grams / day of high quality (animal products) protein and 65 grams / day of low quality protein (vegetable). The efficiency with which food proteins can be retained and used for the synthesis of new proteins the body indicates a descending order which starts at score 100, the maximum value, represented by the egg: egg (100), beef (80), fish (83), milk (75), rice (67), maize (56), fruit, sugar and fat (0).
Proteins also have a great advantage, namely that they are hard to digest and to absorb them the body spends more energy for three hours after a meal rich in protein, increasing the basal metabolism by 30%. The conclusion is simple: protein intake won’t make you gain weight, but also increases the burning of calories. In nature there are no products that contain 100% protein, often being associated with non-negligible amounts of fat or carbohydrates. We must therefore choose carefully the proteins we eat.Daily intake of protein:
• 150-200 grams of lean red meat, beef, pork or lamb, cooked without added fat (grilled, baked, boiled, crackdown)
• 200-250 grams of white meat chicken, turkey or fish cooked without fat. Skin from chicken and fish should not be consumed. Chicken wings and legs have a higher content of fat than the breast; therefore the amount should be less (150 grams). In the case of fish, due to its omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids that lower cholesterol is recommended twice a week to eat fatty fish (salmon, tuna, catfish). All ready meals and meat products contain variable amounts of fat (10-70%) and can be injected with starch, which leads to increased weight and caloric content. It is recommended to eat fresh meat as a source of protein, because salami and sausages belong to a lower class in terms of nutrition.
• 200-500 ml/g milk and dairy: cow cheese, green cheese, pressed cheese. Protein concentration in milk increased from 4 grams per 100 ml fresh milk, 8 grams per 100 grams cottage cheese, 18 grams per 100g green cheese and 30 grams per 100 grams pressed cheese. Fats suffer the same process of concentration, and therefore calories, so beware of using cheese as a protein source.
• 1-3 eggs per week. In an egg we find 6 grams protein standard.
• 150 grams of grain or flour products, rice, pasta or corn flour with a protein content of 2-4 grams per 100 grams
• 150 grams of dried vegetables: beans, peas, soybeans, lentils, with protein content of 4-8%.
• Fruits: seeds, nuts, walnuts with 25% protein
Chains of amino acids in proteins are influenced by temperature and acid or alkaline environment, so that way you cook can affect the absorption and digestion of proteins. Proteins are protects if meat is cooked with sauce; if it’s grilled it should not be dry (preferably cooked rare or medium-rare). Tenderizing the meat by beating and maceration in vinegar and flavored oil improves digestion. Avoid frying in oil, the formed crust is indigestible. You can also find protein in chocolate, cocoa powder and coffee at the rate of 4-10%, but you should not use these products as a source of protein.