GirlsAffair: The Healing Values Of Soursop - Annona muricata: Soursop Botanical name: Annona muricata Family: annonaceae (annona family) Common names: Soursop, Graviola, Brazilianawpaw, Prickly cust...
The Healing Values Of Soursop - Annona muricata
Soursop
Botanical name: Annona muricata
Family: annonaceae (annona family)
Common names: Soursop, Graviola, Brazilianawpaw, Prickly custard apple, etc.
Description
Soursop is believed to be indigenous to most of the warmest tropical regions of the world.
It is a small upright evergreen tree that grows up to 6 metres tall.
It has large dark and shiny green and leathery leaves, which has a pungent odour when crushed.
The flowers are large, with yellow or greenish-yellow colour.
The fruit of the tree (soursop) is large and has a heart-like shape, covered with small spine-shaped structures.
The pulp is fleshy, soft and white in colour, with a slightly sour-acid taste and it can be eaten out-of-hand. The fruit may contain up to 100 black seeds.
In most tropical regions of the world, where the plant grows, it is often referred as a miracle tree.
Parts Used
In natural medicine practice, all parts of the soursop tree are used as medicine, including the roots, barks, stems, leaves, fruits and the fruit-seeds.
Each part of the tree has long been shown to have different therapeutic properties.
Chemical Constituents
Many scientific analyses have shown that soursop contains many nutrients, including protein, sugar, fatty acids, dietary fiber, Vitamins C, B1, B2, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium chloride.
It also contains many bioactive compounds and phytochemicals, such as alkaloid, citric-acid, malic-acid, stearic-acid, stepharine, tannin, vinblastine, etc.
Therapeutic Properties
Generally, it is known that soursop has a broad spectrum antimicrobial, antispasmodic, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, analgesic, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, astringent, cardio tonic, diuretic, emetic, galactagogue, immunity boosting, laxative, liver tonic, sedative and activities.
Besides these activities, the main interest in this plant is because of its strong anti-cancer or anti-tumour properties and effects.
Medicinal Uses
Cancer And Preventive Agent
Various parts of the plant- leaves, stems, fruits and seeds- have been shown to contain phytochemicals, which are cytotoxic against various types of cancer cells, including colon, breast, ovarian, uterine, prostate, lung, pancreatic, anal, kidney, liver, lung and skin cancers.
Soursop fruit or the fruit juice can be taken to prevent or treat cancer.
The fresh leaves and stems of the plant can also be used for the same purpose.
In these cases, about one handful of the fresh leaves and stems of soursop is cut into pieces and boiled in 1 (One) litre water until the water is reduced to half. This is then strained and up to100 ml is taken orally morning and night.
The decoction can be sweetened with pure honey.
Soursop has been proven to be a miraculous natural cancer cell killer and it is said to be 10,000 times stronger than most chemotherapy drugs.
A recent study conducted at Catholic University of South Korea shows that one chemical (acetogenins) present in soursop was found to selectively kill colon cancer cells at10, 000 times the potency more than the commonly used Adriamycin (a chemotherapy drug).
Unlike chemotherapy, which indiscriminately destroys both cancerous and normal cells, the compound extracted from the soursop selectively kills only cancer cells without harming the healthy and normal ones.
Other Uses Of Soursop
The fruit juice of soursop is creamy, with musky, sub-acid to acid flavour, sometimes used in ice cream.
It is rich in Vitamins B and C. It is commonly taken after childbirth to help increase mother’s breast milk to cool down feverish conditions, chill and flu, as an astringent for diarrhea and dysentery and for intestinal parasites.
The alkaloid-rich fresh leaves and bark/roots of soursop can be prepared as a standard infusion (one cup 2-3 times daily); decoction (1-3 times twice daily or 6 grams of powdered leaves in capsules in 3-4 divided dosages) for the following conditions:
Digestive Problems: Constipation, indigestion, as emetic, diarrhea.
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Follow Your Passion
Hello People,
“On the journey from where you are to where you want to be, you have to decide where you want to be. One of the main reasons that people don't get what they want is that they haven't decided what they want. The other main reason is that they think that there is no way they can make a living doing what they love." - Jack Canfield
The idea that we can't make a living doing what we'd love to do is one of the most popular false beliefs that keep people stuck. The fact is - we can make money doing anything that meets other people's needs! The idea that we have to suffer doing boring work to pay the bills is ridiculous.
That doesn't mean that doing what you love is easy. If it was easy, everyone would already be doing it. But it's possible, and you can do it without going broke. This is true for almost anything that you might desire. After all, if there are others doing this and surviving, you can do it and prosper!
Take some time to do the research. Find out what's required, find the best existing providers and see what they do. Talk to people already in that market and find out what they think is missing, what's hard to find. Then do something to fill the niche.
My experience is that people who are not doing what they love are either not serious about finding a way to do it, or who have been convinced that it's too difficult or too late for them to take it on. As Wayne Dyer said, "Excuses, begone!" The only valid question is. "What do you want?" The answer is up to you.
Cheers.
A Captivating Woman
"Every woman in her heart of hearts longs for three things: to be romanced, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, and to unveil beauty". That’s what makes a woman come alive.
Remember, every woman was once a little girl. And every little girl holds in her heart her most precious dreams. She longs to be swept up into a romance, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, to be the beauty of the story. Those desires are far more than child's play. They are the secret to the feminine heart. Am sure you as a woman can bear me witness.
And yet ― how many women do you know who ever find that life? As the years pass by, the heart of a woman gets pushed aside, wounded, buried. She finds no romance except in novels, no adventure except on television, and she doubts very much that she will ever be the Beauty in any tale.
Most women think they have to settle for a life of efficiency and duty, chores, and errands, striving to be the women they "ought" to be but often feeling they have failed. Sadly, too many messages for Christen women add to the pressure. "Do these ten things, and you will be a godly woman." The effect has not been good on the feminine soul.
But her heart is still there. Sometimes when she watches a movie, sometimes in the wee hours of the night, her heart begins to speak again. A thirst rises within her to find the life she was meant to live ― the life she dreamed of as a little girl.
Woman- your heart matters more than anything else in all creation. The desires you had as a little girl and the longing you still feel as a woman are telling you of the life God created you to live. He offers to come now as the Hero of your story, to rescue your heart and release you to live as a fully alive and feminine woman. A woman who is truly captivating. Yes! A charming woman.
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Ways to Daily Reconnect with your Spouse.
If your marriage requires anything, it requires intention. To the extent that both spouses are intentional about keeping the marriage healthy, the marriage will thrive. Apathy will slowly erode a marriage, but intention will cause it to continually grow.
1. Pray about the specifics of your spouse’s day. Not only will this remind you of the work of God in your life, but it will also require you to know the specifics of your spouse’s day and will make you wonder how their day turned out.
2. Always kiss goodbye and hello. This is a physical and emotional connection which serves as a reminder of the union between a husband and wife. Make it such a habit that even if you kiss, leave and return, you kiss again.
3. Call, text or email at least once a day to check in. You can update one another on how the day is going. You can discuss any needs for the evening and make sure everyone is on the same page regarding the schedule for the night.
4. Have at least five minutes of uninterrupted conversation. Whether it be first thing in the morning or the last thing at night, relationships demand conversation. Turn off the television, put down the phone and talk. This might be more difficult with young children, but find a way to make it happen. Remember, if you were having an affair, you find the time to engage in that affair no matter how busy you are, so make the time for your spouse.
5. Hug for at least 30 seconds. Before you leave for work or after you come home or as you go to bed, have an extended physical embrace which reminds your body, soul and mind of your deep connection with this other person. Studies have shown that hugging reduces blood pressure, but it also connects you with the person you hug. Physical touch must be more than just intimacy. By truly embracing every day, each partner will feel more valued and loved.
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Positive Mind
GirlsAffair forum can help you bring up this information, allowing you to be open to receiving and accessing it. With this new clarity, you are able to make the changes and adjustments that need to be made and this will course you to sow higher. This can manifest itself as a release of past events or people that no longer serve you, changing your lifestyle or beliefs, or a combination of all of them.
If you are discovering GirlsAffair or re-discovering it on a new level, you are ready for the process of change. GirlsAffair will positively change the way you think, feel, act, eat, and what you manifest in your life.
Change facilitates healing and that change itself is healing.
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The Rivalry between Mothers...
So, let's change the redeem, norms, culture, stigma, and other things associated with it and of course be the best wife, mother and mother-in-laws to our world.
What do you think?
I believe our generation can make a change from now on...
Cheers.
Dream Big
What is your dream?
How big is your dream?
Do you have a dream that’s bigger than you? If not, why not?
Why not dream one size bigger?
Remember, you can achieve significant things—if you invite others to help you.
How have you done at finding people to partner with you in achieving your dream?
I believe your first step is to approach people who are already making a difference in their own way. Then you need to communicate clearly about your big dream. Paint a picture of the significance story you’d like to write together. And invite them to join you.
Together, you can achieve great things and make a great change in your world.
Cheers.
Enjoy your month of November.
Positive Attitude
A positive mental attitude is indispensable to your success. You can be as positive as you want to be if you will simply think about the future and look for the good. If you do what other successful people do, if you use your mind to exert mental control over the situation, you will be positive and cheerful most of the time. And you will reap the benefits enjoyed by all successful people.
Trendy Mom's
Trendy Mom's
As I waited in the departure lounge of a local airport, I noticed there were many children about but it was understandable since it was summer holiday. One other thing I noticed was the way most of the children were dressed. Most of them, especially the girls, were dressed in bum shorts, halter necks, cut off jeans, etc. The clothes in themselves weren't the issue perse; it was the overall look of the children that had me bothered. That was definitely not the first time I noticed it. A few months before, I had taken my kids to a birthday party and found myself in what could easily have been a night club for kids. Scanty clothing such as tight or very short clothes, bum shorts, long weaves, etc, seemed to be the dress code. I noticed my daughter glancing around her, probably wondering, "What in God's world are these other children wearing?" Or something like that. Not long after, the kids were called out to dance to the hit songs of the season - these songs in my opinion should be rated PG 13. 4-6 year old trooped to the dance floor, miming the sexually explicit songs and gyrating their bodies in the most sensual manner. They could have given Beyonce a run for her money. They ran their hands over their bodies, shook their booties hard while their parents cheered them on. The boys had their upper shirts unbuttoned and rapped along perfectly to gangsta raps while doing flawless break dance. Those who danced like actual children where shooed off the dance floor while the lewd ones were cheered on. As I watched, my child stared out of this circle looking longingly at the others dancing. I knew it was time to leave. As we left, we went to a eatery where I bought them ice cream and gently explained to them the concept of decency and dancing with decorum.Another time, at a game arcade for kids, I ran into a lady who had made-up her kids' faces like they were mannequins for Tara or Mac beauty products. Their skirts were so tight, that running up and down the slide was uncomfortable for them.
So the question is, why are we sexualizing our kids?
Why does your 4, 6 or 9 year old girl have to look like a chick?
Why does she have to be hot or sexy?
Should your 8 year old son go around with a comb in his hair and his pants sagged almost to his ankles?
If your child wears bum shorts out of the house at age 3, why should she be expected to wear longer ones at 15?
If she wears 2 rings and 12 bangles at 6, why won't she pierce a second ear hole at 17 and her bellybutton at 19?
Why won't your son pierce his own ear at 15?
Are you setting your children up to be immodest and indecent?
What trend are you starting them on? That all these are fashionable or trendy doesn't mean it's ok. Some parents even dress their children like this to church. Church! What are you teaching the child? What happened to children wearing dresses to church? Children can look very nice and decent, they can be well covered and still look good. In this age, when children are being abused, is it wise to make your child an object of anyone's sexual attention? When I hear some children belt out sexually explicit lyrics, I ask myself how they became exposed to this songs! As a parent, you can't play the CD of such songs and not expect your children to pick them up; the same goes for watching Mtv Base, Channel O, etc with your children.
Studies have shown that children exposed to a high level of sexually explicit information tend to become sexually active early. Is that your goal as a parent? Being a Parent involves sacrifice. You will need to avoid listening to such music where your children are. Most of those lyrics demean women and teach your daughter that she's just a sex toy and her body is for squeezing. It teaches the boys that money is everything and women are things to be used to satisfy their primal urges. These music introduces them to a degrading pop culture.
Our children have their lives ahead of them, let's set them on the right path by teaching them to dress decently and sing nice or age -appropriate songs. Let your children be children.
Train up a child in the way that s/he should go and when s/he is old, s/he would not depart from it.
Do you agree that children are unnecessarily exposed to sexually explicit elements?
Is it possible that some parents are victims themselves or is it that they don't know any better?
Cheers.
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