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Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather
than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take
honey and cinnamon power in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton
who has done research says that half tablespoon honey taken in a glass of water
and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the
afternoon at about 3.00 p.m. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease,
increases the vitality of the body within a week.


BAD BREATH:


People of South America, first thing in the morning gargle with one teaspoon of
honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water. So their breath stays fresh
throughout the day.


HEARING LOSS:


Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder taken in equal parts
restore hearing.


Water is also medicinal!


Up to seventy percent of the total body weight is due to water. Although it is
present in all parts of the body, it is more in organs such as lungs and brain and
fluids such as blood, lymph, saliva and secretions by the organs of the digestive
system. Most people believe that we feel thirsty whenever our body needs more
water. While this is true, recent research studies have indicated that there are
several other indicators of inadequate water in some or all parts of the body.
Ignoring these indicators can lead to several major diseases that medicines may
cure but not treat.


Whenever there is water shortage in the house, one would prioritize the use of
water for essential purposes. Similarly, when the body receives less water
histamine, a chemical compound present in all cells, initiates a system of water
regulation. Histamine directs some neurotransmitters to operate sub-systems to
regulate water intake. These sub-systems use chemical substances such as
"vasopressin" and renin-angiotensin" for regulating water intake and distribution.


The ratio of the water content in and outside the cells of the various organs
is very important. As age advances, water content in the cells decreases.
Since the water content in each cell plays a vital role in maintaining is
normal function, inadequate water can lead to loss of some functions. Loss

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