Chyawanprash - Boosts Energy and Immunity

About six months ago, my nutritionist introduced me to Chyanwanprash, a 2500 year old Ayurvedic formula which is a powerful combination of herbs and plant extracts in a base of Amla fruit pulp. Imagine my surprise when I saw Deepak Chopra recommend Chyanwanprash on the Dr. Oz Show. It's such an odd name that I didn't think anyone outside my nutritionist had ever heard of it!

Chyanwanprash is a mixture of herbs, spices and other ingredients, made into a jam-like consistency almost like molasses. You can eat it from a spoon or put into tea or a smoothie. My husband and I just eat a spoonful each morning and evening. This Ayurvedic formula is widely used in India as a longevity tonic.

The primary ingredient to Chyanwanprash is amla, a type of gooseberry which is very high in vitamin C.

Deepak Chopra recommends Chyanwanprash as part of a four step plan to reduce stress but other things that this powerful formula is good for are:

• Improved digestion - Ayurvedic tradition believes that all disease stems from digestive problems and Chyanwanprash improves digestion so that disease and health troubles don't arise. With proper digestion, we can assimilate nutrients better from the food we eat so it makes sense that any health program should address digestion first.
• Longevity-Good digestion enhances tissue regeneration, brings the body back into balance and helps us to live longer, healthier lives
• Increased memory and brain function
• Improved immunity
• Improved energy

How much Chyanwanprash should you eat? Most recommend 1-3 teaspoons per day but it would be hard to consume too much and there are no known side effects.

One important thing I learned about Chyanwanprash from Dr. Oz's show is that the cost is only about $10 a bottle. I was paying three times that for the brand I was using at the time. After doing some research, I found Dabur Chyawanprash, 2.2-Pound Bottles (Pack of 2) Amazon.com for about this price. And the bottle is much bigger than the one I was paying $30 for as well.

If you're looking for an inexpensive remedy which will improve overall health and energy and help you to live longer, Chyanwanprash is certainly something you should add to your health program. Since I've started taking it twice a day, I have seen a reduction in stress and improved energy. I used to have a hard time waking up in the mornings but now I wake up before the alarm feeling refreshed.

If you decide to try Chyanwanprash, let me know what you think!

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What's the Best Kind of Ginger?

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Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.

Peel a 2-inch piece of ginger and slice into very thin strips. Add these to the boiling water.

Reduce heat  and simmer for about 20 minutes.

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Winter and flu season are on the way these healthy living tips will help you build a healthy immune system so you can avoid colds and flu this season. Strengthening the immune system is the key to staying healthy while others around you are getting sick with illnesses like the Swine Flu. Here are some natural remedies you can add to your daily regimen:

• Astragalus - this immune boosting herb is safe for daily use. Add a dropperful of astragalus extract to your daily smoothie or to juice to help increase immunity.
• Get plenty of Vitamin C and flax seed oil
• Drink lots of water to keep your system flushed of impurities, germs, bacteria and toxins.
• Add fresh, crushed garlic to your daily diet to increase immunity. Crush and let it set for 5 minutes to release the immune boosting oils.
• Get plenty of sleep!
• Keep elderberry extract and echinacea on hand to take at the first sign of cold and flu.
• Do deep breathing and try to relax - stress tears down the immune system and leaves you vulnerable to illness and disease.
  

As you can see, most of these simple health tips cost little or nothing and your immune system, you first line of defense against illness and disease, will be strong and vital, protecting you from all the flu and cold germs out there. Just because "something is going around" doesn't mean you have to fall victim to it.

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