Natural Cures
I deliberately avoided two key elements that are relevant in the discussion of long life of the monks and ascetics.
One is sex life or absence of it.
Majority of working people have some form of sexual orientation unlike the monks.
There is no attempt to change the sex life of an individual in this book or try to convert somebody to an ascetic life.
It is an individual’s decision to enter priesthood.
What I am against is ordaining very young into priesthood. They have not adequately developed adult concepts and do not have the maturity to make such a decision, which they might repent sometime later.
Equally, they are not mature sexually.
I also have reason to believe when ordained young some religious sectors make them to become homosexual at an early life.
Two is the use of ancient medicinal ingredients as psychedelic or mood changing drugs in addition to their putative medicinal properties. Instead of claiming their putative benefits or absence of the benefits, I have reproduced below some of the claimed benefits.
I must say, I have never used them or encouraged anybody to take them or have case records to prove or disprove the claims.
The same information applies to the long life of elderly monks, except a very few, I have associated with.
I have no case records and not recorded their secrets to success in one to one interview.
The impressions created in this book are general impressions that are true in many respects but not scientifically validated.
What is called the gut feeling as it were.
The reader should be mindful and should not try to adopt any method (except moment meditation) or secret medications, ill advised by the converts, which they are many in the East.
He or she is at his or her own peril or misadventure.
Below are some of them vigorously promoted in the World Wide Web.
Mushroom
Kombucha mushroom is well known for its medicinal properties while its name is of Japanese origin.
Therefore it is called Japanese mushroom. Many experiements show that Kombucha tea has many health benefits for humans.
Kombucha mushroom tea is a sour drink of Mongol origin, obtained through the symbiosis of bacteria and yeast in herbal tea. On Asian continent, Kombucha tea is used as a therapeutic drug for over two thousand years.
It is traditionally prepared in Russia and China with green tea or black tea.
Kombucha health benefits
Experience shows that Kombucha tea can lower blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar levels in the blood. This curative drink favorably affects the operation of glands, speeds up the circulation, stimulates the metabolism and encourages fat burning and thus weight loss. It regulates function of the stomach, liver and kidney, helps in cases of rheumatism and arthritis, facilitates the mobility of joints. Kombucha tea has beneficial effects for all skin diseases and arteriosclerosis. It helps in the treatment of constipation, increases immunity, purifying the body, lowers blood urea, relieves insomnia and stress, stimulates hair growth.
Eastern peoples believe that Kombucha mushroom can restore youth, vitality, and extend the life span. The nations who daily drank kombucha tea have no wrinkles on the face or other visible signs of aging, such as white hair or the age spots on hands.
So, kombucha mushroom actually has great health benefits.
How to Prepare Kombucha Tea?
Bring 3 qts. of distilled water to a boil on the stove top.
Pour in 1 cup of white sugar once the water comes to a rolling boil. Stir the sugar until it dissolves, and then boil the sugar and water mixture for 5 minutes.
Turn the heat off on the stove top.
Add 5 black or green tea bags.
Allow the tea bags to steep for 15 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard them. Let the tea cool completely.
Pour the cooled tea into a gallon sized glass container.
Add a Kombucha mushroom to the glass container. The smooth and shiny surface needs to face upwards. Add a cup of distilled white vinegar.
Cover the opening of the glass jar with cheesecloth. Secure the cheesecloth to the jar with a rubber band.
Place the glass jar in a well-ventilated location away from direct sunlight. The ideal temperature range to store the tea is between 74 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Leave the Kombucha tea for six to 15 days.
Brew the Kombucha tea until it reaches your desired taste. It will have a sparkling apple cider taste and then the longer it brews the more you will be able to taste the vinegar.
Remove the Kombucha mushroom from the tea with tongs carefully. Store the Kombucha mushroom in individual glass bowls. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator. The Kombucha mushroom will last for four months.
Pour the tea through a coffee filter into quart sized plastic bottles. Place the tea in the refrigerator.
And finally, how to drink Kombucha tea?
Kombucha tea drink three times a day, a small cup in the morning on an empty stomach, then after lunch, and at night just before bedtime.
Tibetan Cure
Old Tibetan cure is written from more than 2000 years. It was found in the old Tibetan monastery inscribed on clay tablets. This Tibetan cure with garlic and lemon is used for treatment of high blood cholesterol, triglycerides, lime deposits in blood vessels, as well as for long life. Besides which it successfully clears the blood vessels, it improves elasticity of blood vessels, prevents heart attacks, strokes and angina pectoris. Moreover, Tibetan cure improves eyesight, prevents cancer and rejuvenates the body.
Cashew
Cashew, also known as Indian nuts, is a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients.
Did you know that cashew contain five times more vitamin C than oranges?
In addition, cashew is rich in proteins, cellulose, potassium, magnesium, vitamins B1, E, K.
Today we know that cashew has antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect.
Did you know that cashew is an excellent natural means to lose weight?
A handful of cashews increase the secretion of hormones that send a signal to brain that we are not hungry.
Indian nuts are very tasty, so it can be a real treasure for those who are on a diet. Although the cashews are rich in fat, this nuts are not dangerous for health because they contains so-called "good fats ".
It is also a good natural diuretic.
Good for the nerves and useful for the health of joints and bones, thanks to the calcium and magnesium. Besides, it can regulates blood pressure, lowers blood sugar and acts as a mild aphrodisiac.
Cashew is most popular in Brazil and the Caribbean islands, where it is considered a delicacy.
You need to know that cashews is not only delicious, but nutritious and healthy food, which brings many health benefits.
It can be bought at almost any supermarket throughout the year and here are some ideas how to include cashews in nutrition.
1. Towards the end of cooking, add the cashews to the meal or to vegetables.
2. Decorate the cabbage salad with Indian nuts.
3. You can also add the cashews in a fruit salad.
Ginkgo Biloba is the oldest tree on the planet. Today, the Ginkgo tree grows naturally only in China. The Chinese people this tree considered as a sacred tree. It is used in oriental medicine for centuries.
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba has a very medicinal properties that are a great natural remedy for improving brain function and for memory loss.
Ginkgo leaves contain many active ingredients, such as: quercetin, kaempferol, isorhamnetin, proanthocyanidins, tannic acid and essential oils. Besides, Ginkgo Biloba contains ginkgolides and bilobalide, which prevents the formation of thrombus.
Ginkgo is particularly useful for treatment of disorders of peripheral and cerebral circulation.
This means that it is recommended to people who have survived a brain stroke.
In our modern world, Ginkgo Biloba is known as an effective natural agent that improves brain activity, especially memory and concentration.
Excellent cure for memory loss.
It is important to say that this plant stimulates microcirculation of the brain, so it is recommended for older people and those with bad memory, tinnitus, vertigo and headaches.
Ginkgo plant can alleviate symptoms in Alzheimer's disease, migraine, circulatory disorders, phlebitis (prevents thrombosis), impotence.
This herb also helps in the fight against free radicals.
Ginkgo Biloba can be bought in pharmacies in the form of tea, tablets, capsules or as a tincture.
Note:
Long-term excess of the recommended dosage, as side effects can occur anxiety, insomnia, nausea, diarrhea and dermatitis. Ginkgo Biloba is not recommended for people who suffer from epilepsy because it may increase the risk of developing new epileptic seizure and for people who use anticoagulants.
Each of these two world renowned herbs are often use together with enhanced effects as a powerful brain tonic. Ginkgo Biloba benefits include circulatory and memory augmentation which works perfectly alongside Gotu kola benefits as a brain booster and nervous system relaxer. Certain medicinal extracts are now available that combined the two healing properties of both these amazing herbs.
Benefits of Ginkgo and Gotu Kola Herbal Extracts:
Increases blood flow to the brain
Promotes longevity and anti-aging effects
Protects the brain against dangerous free radicals
Advances capillary utilization
Gives the brain the ability to handle stress more effectively
The uses Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) have been used as medicine since prehistoric times in India and in the science of Ayurveda. It was used both internally and externally in Indonesia, with its known effects to heal wounds and relieve leprosy.
Ginkgo Biloba can be traced back to ancient China and the traditions of using ginkgo to treat the brain and alleviate symptoms of coughs and allergies. Standardized extracts are still used widely today in medical establishments in France and Germany.
In China it is one of the reported "miracle elixirs of life". Gotu kola extract holds the reputation as an herb that promotes longevity. This stems from the report of Chinese herbalist Li Ching Yun, who lived to 256 years.
Li Ching Yun's longevity was supposedly a result of his regular use of an herbal mixture chiefly composed of Gotu kola.
The brain requires basically two things to provide energy: glucose and oxygen. A Ginkgo Biloba extract is extraordinary in its ability to prevent metabolic disturbances in the experimental models of insufficient blood supply to the brain. This is achieved by an enhanced utilization of oxygen and an increased cellular uptake of glucose, thus restoring energy production.
Gotu kola or is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Asian and Indonesia. This viney, creeping plant flourishes in and around water, although it grows best in damp, swampy areas. Gotu kola is often found growing along stone walls or other rocky, sunny areas at elevations of approximately 2,000 feet in regions of the world.
It is also beneficial to:
Wound healing
Mental function
Varicose veins
The primary active constituents of Gotu kola are known to be the triterpenoid compounds. Its extracts were incorporated into the Indian pharmacopeia, where it was recommended for treatment of various skin conditions such as lupus, varicose ulcers, eczema and psoriasis. It was also used to treat diarrhea, fever, amenorrhea, and diseases of the female urinary tract.
Why They Are Good For The Brain
A significant increase in the mental abilities in a number of case studies using Gotu kola benefits has been reported. It's triterpenes have demonstrated mild tranquilizing, anti-stress and anti-anxiety action via enhancement of cholinergic mechanisms. Presumably this mechanism is responsible for the enhancement of mental function as well.
Ginkgo Biloba benefits the brain include membrane stabilization, free radical scavenging, and antioxidant advantages. It is a most effective inhibitor of lipid per-oxidation of cellular membranes. This results in the health enhancement of brain and nerve cells to function optimally.
Both Ginkgo Biloba extract and Gotu kola are well tolerated when taken orally. They work well together and seem to promote and increase the healing properties of one another.
