subject: Anti-oxidants - Key To Balanced Health [print this page] These are certain quarries which some how captures your mind and make you think to get a proper solution to get rid of these issues and thus here lies the SOLUTION.
And the solution is ANTI-OXIDANTS!
ANTI OXIDANTS? The word seems to be familiar isnt so? But what exactly anti-oxidants are and how these anti-oxidants help us is what very few know.
Anti-oxidants are the substance that prevents the body cells from the adverse effect of the free radicals .The importance of anti-oxidants is being recognized 5,000 years ago only by Ayurveda and thus in Ayurveda there are many herbs which are rich in anti-oxidant and are being utilized to maximum extent for enhancing the immunity and maintaining the youth of the individual.
Now again one question arises - what are free Radicals?
Free Radicals are basically the molecules produced at the time of metabolism when the body breaks down the food or are produced due to exposure to the ultra violet rays , X-Rays ,due to excessive stress , grief , due to the waste products of the metabolic reaction , inflammations , smoking etc.
These Free Radicals can damage the body cells and causes diseases like Cancer, coronary heart diseases, Parkinsons disease, eye disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and so many other problems.
So to prevent the effect of these Free Radicals, Anti-Oxidant plays a vital role. These anti-oxidants neutralize the effect of the free radical and thus prevent the body cell from damage and enhance the Immunity and life span of the individuals.
The Anti-oxidants can be found in rich form in many fruits and vegetables ( Sources rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E ) , beta carotene , in certain Herbs like AMLA ( Emblica officinalis ) , nuts ,grains, poultry food etc.
* These anti-oxidants should be consumed by the individual in an effort to enhance their Health and prevent various Health Impairments.
* Studies has suggested that planning diet rich in anti-oxidants is associated with lower risk for many chronic Health issues which includes even Alzheimers Disease.
* Especially for smokers, the intake of Anti-oxidants is very beneficial as it prevents the degeneration of the lung cells to a certain extent.
* Thus, in Ayurveda the intake of anti-oxidants is very much recommended. There are so many herbs which are rich in anti-oxidants and thus it is recommended to consume these herbs daily to remain healthy ( along with fruits , vegetables and other sources which are rich in anti-oxidants ), as they ( Anti oxidants ) reduces stress, prevents the cell degeneration and enhances the youth.
One Such Ayurveda product is CHYAWANPRASH. Chyawanprash is an Ayurvedic Jam made from the combination of Potent Ayurvedic herbs. In this the fruit of Alma ( Emblica officinalis ) is the main content along with other herbs. As amla Is having anti oxidant property, thus it is very beneficial for Smokers as it neutralizes the free radical and prevents cell degeneration ,also it ( Anti Oxidant ) improves skin complexion, helps fight dermal bacterial infection, very good for Asthma, cough, Anti ageing, Maintains Youth, Enhances fertility, maintains menstruation, very good for Lungs, liver, kidney, heart and Brain. Also improves the digestion.
So these are in brief the action of Anti-oxidants , and thus Anti-oxidants are considered Key to Balanced Health. So, start planning a diet rich with anti-oxidants and lead a healthy life.
