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Home remedies To Treat Asthma

Estimates suggest that 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma , with 250,000 annual deaths attributed to the disease. Almost ten percent of this number comes from India. This is not just a warning sign for today, it is a predicament for our tomorrow too. The number of people with asthma are estimated to grow by approximately 100 million by 2025.

According to the Asthma Society of India, up to 25% of the Indian population suffers from allergies . That is not all, as 5% of this proportion of society, suffers from allergies that lead to asthma.

The first Tuesday of May every year is celebrated as World Asthma Day. This aims to bring to light the pressing concern that is asthma and to help raise awareness about preventing the same. This year, it is being celebrated on 3rd May, 2016.

HOME REMEDIES TO TREAT ASTHMA

India, like China, is a great believer in home remedies . We have a plethora of miracle ingredients sitting on our pantry shelves. All we need is the know-how to unlock their benefits. Even something as serious as Asthma can be managed better with natural remedies. Some common food items found in your kitchen, like

ginger , honey , onions, mustard oil, clove, etc. may be the answer to your Asthma woes. We share with you some of the age-old, well-guarded, herbal concoctions to facilitate treating asthma right in your home.

Mustard: Mix warm mustard oil with camphor and apply it on the chest to get relief from asthma. A teaspoon of brown mustard oil can be mixed with an equal quantity of sugar and consumed to alleviate the condition. Ground mustard (1/4 teaspoon) can be teamed. with black pepper (1/4 teaspoon) or pipali (piper longum) along with some honey in warm water and consumed twice a day too.

Honey : A teaspoon of honey can be mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder and consumed just before sleeping. You can also add it to warm water and sip on it a couple of times in the day. Mix together ginger juice with honey in equal quantities (1 tablespoon each) and consume twice a day.

Ginger: Ginger has myriad benefits. You can consume it raw, mix its juice with honey and consume it or boil it in water and drink. Take a cup of water, add one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds and a teaspoon on ginger juice, bring to a boil and consume twice a day.

Figs: Eating figs that have been soaked overnight is known to help treat asthma. Consuming dried figs can also aid in flushing out the phlegm from the respiratory tract.

Onions: These are enriched with anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieving the inflamed airway. Sulphur in onions helps with inflammation. Consume these raw in salads or cooked in vegetables.

You can also make a mixture of onion juice (1/4 cup), honey (1 teaspoon) and ground pepper (a pinch) and consume it twice a day to get instant relief.

Licorice root: Herbal teas that contain licorice can aid in treating asthma . You can add in ginger and honey as well.

Apart from these, yoga, breathing exercises and acupuncture can also help in taming down asthma

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REMEDIES

Dark Chocolates May Offer Protection Against Diabetes And Heart Diseases

Very few people can resist a bar of chocolate. The chocolate that you eat most often may have potential to help you avoid risk of developing diabetes and heart diseases. However, dark chocolate has been found as a healthy option compared to normal chocolate. Findings of a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition claimed that eating a 100 g of chocolate (one bar) a day could reduce insulin resistance and improve liver enzymes. However, 100 grams of daily intake of chocolate seems higher than what most of the people would normally eat.

The researches involved in the study examined data collected on 1,153 people aged 18-69 years. These people were part of the Observation of Cardiovascular Risk in Luxembourg study. They evaluated their observations with factors such lifestyle and diet. The research team also took into consideration the simultaneous consumption of tea and coffee because both the drinks are high in polyphenol, which may provide chocolate with its beneficial cardiometabolic effects.

"Given the growing body of evidence, including our own study, cocoa-based products may represent an additional dietary recommendation to improve cardio-metabolic health; however, observational results need to be supported by robust trial evidence," said Saverio Stranges, visiting academic at the University of Warwick Medical School in England.

According to Professor Stranges, this study also

suggests that the healthcare professionals should also recommend people to eat a wide range of phytochemical-rich foods, which also includes dark chocolate in moderate amounts.
However, people are warned that they should differentiate between the natural product cocoa and the processed product chocolate, which is an energy-dense food. Other thing to consider is effect on weight; people are advised to consider physical activity, diet and other lifestyle factors to avoid detrimental weight gain over time.
A report published in Scientific American revealed, "People who like milk chocolate have slightly different microbes in their intestines than those who prefer their chocolate dark, although researchers do not know why. Significant differences in the so-called microbiome are also found in individuals based on whether or not they eat a lot of fiber or take certain medications—such as the diabetes drug metformin, female hormones or antihistamines."
In one, researchers identified 14 different microbial genera that form the core microbiomes of nearly 4,000 people—mainly from northern Europe. This list provides unprecedented insights into the basics of microbial inheritance and evolution, says researcher Martin Blaser, director of the Human Microbiome Program at New York University, who was not involved in either study. “These are fundamental characteristics of us humans,” he says.
In the second Science study, which focused on residents of the Netherlands, researchers could explain just 19 percent of the microbial variation among individuals—suggesting there are many influences that have not yet been recognized. Both new studies confirmed that antibiotics have powerful effects on the adult microbiome. Similarly, a large study also out today in Cell found the same in young children.
"Fancy eating chocolates every day? You may soon have the recommendation of doctors to indulge a little as researchers have found that a dark chocolate bar daily could reduces the risk of developing diabetes and heart diseases," according to a news report published by Nndia Times.
It was found that those who ate 100 g of chocolate a day -- equivalent to a bar -- had reduced insulin resistance and improved liver enzymes. Insulin sensitivity is a well-established risk factor to cardiovascular disease. The findings were published in the British Journal of Nutrition.
"Given the growing body of evidence, including our own study, cocoa-based products may represent an additional dietary recommendation to improve cardio-metabolic health; however, observational results need to be supported by robust trial evidence," said Saverio Stranges, visiting academic at the University of Warwick Medical School in England.

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10 Amazing Foods That Relieves Stress

When it comes to stress, we know to exercise, get adequate sleep, and meditate, but we can also change our diet to help us relax. Certain foods contain vitamins and nutrients that can make us calm, and eating these foods can help alleviate stress. Instead of opting for the comfort of junk food, which can actually make stress worse, it's important to choose foods that have mood-boosting properties.
"There is a strong connection between food and mood," says Rachel Berman, Senior Director of Content for Verywell, an About.com brand, over email. "When we’re stressed, we have a higher level of the hormone cortisol, which makes us more likely to reach for foods that are high in fat, salt, and calories."
Eating these unhealthy foods can lead to imbalances in blood glucose and deplete us of the nutrients we need to help combat our stress. "Foods high in salt, sugar, and fat are typically not also full of the heart healthy fats, fiber, or lean protein that help stabilize our blood glucose and hunger levels," says Berman. "Spikes in blood glucoses cause cravings and irritability, leading to even more stress. It’s a vicious cycle."
In addition to other stress-busting habits, it's just as important to keep a healthy diet in times of anxiety. Next time you're stressed, try eating one the 11 below foods to help you relax and feel better.

1. YOGHURT

"According to growing research, there may be a strong link between the healthy bacteria in your gut and mental health," says Berman. "Your brain send signals to your gut which is why when you are stressed, you may have stomach pains. But the opposite may be true as well." Yogurt contains healthy probiotics that helps to maintain healthy bacteria in your stomach.

2. SPINACH

"Green leafy vegetables like spinach are rich in magnesium," says Levinson. "It's also rich in folate." Other good leafy greens include collards and cabbage.
Maintaining a balanced diet can help keep your stress levels in check, and eating these foods consistently can also help keep you calm over time.

YOU MAY LIKE TO READ 5 Foods That Help You Sleep Better

3. SALMON

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to play a role in reducing anxiety and symptoms of depression," says Jessica Fishman Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN of Nutritioulicious over email. Multiple studies show that consumption of omega-3 fatty acids improves people's ability to deal with stress.

4. BERRIES

Blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries contain a chemical that is strikingly similar to valproic acid, a prescription mood stabilizing drug. Additionally, a study from the Journal of Alternative and Complementary medicine found that goji berries can help reduce fatigue and stress.

5. CHICKENPEAS

Chickpeas contain 71 percent of your daily folate requirements, and folate is a B vitamin that can help lower stress hormones. "Folate helps your body produce serotonin and dopamine, which help regulate your moods," says Alpert. "Folate consumption is also shown to have an influence on lowering your rick of depression."

6. OATMEAL

"We crave carbs when we're stressed because they increase serotonin levels in the brain, but it's important to choose complex carbohydrates that are high in fiber to keep blood sugar levels stable," says Levinson. "Oatmeal is also a warming comfort food, so it's a perfect combination of getting the comfort food while maintaining blood sugar levels."

7. NUTS

Nuts contain an assortment of nutrients such as magnesium, B vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids, which all work to fight stress. One study from the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that nuts such as walnuts that contain alpha-linolenic acid can help protect your heart against the effects of stress.

8. SOYBEANS

Soybeans contain more tryptophan than even turkey. Trytophan is the precursor to serotonin, the neurotransmitter that promotes a healthy sleep cycle, decreases anxiety and depression, and promotes well-being and happiness, according to SFGate.

9. PUMPKIN SEEDS

Like nuts, pumpkin seeds are high in magnesium. Too much stress can deplete your magnesium levels, but upping your intake can help suppress the release of stress hormones, according to Psychology Today. "This mineral is known for being a natural relaxant in your body and in your mind as well," says Alpert.

10. CHOCOLATE

Chocolate is not only delicious, but it actually has stress-reducing properties. Research from the Journal of Proteome Research found that eating 1.4 ounces of chocolate per day can lower levels of cortisol. Just make sure you choose dark chocolate with 70 percent cocoa or higher – milk chocolate won't have the same effect.

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5 Things you Are Doing That Is Hurting Your Kidney

Due to recent high rate of deaths caused by kidney related diseases, i made a little research to guide you on what not to do to avoid sufferering a kidney disease.

1. Delay going to a toilet.

Keeping your urine in your bladder for too long is a bad idea.
A full bladder can cause bladder damage.

The urine that stays in the bladder multiplies bacteria quickly.
Once the urine refluxes back to the urether and kidneys, toxic substances can result in kidney infections, then urinary tract infections, and nephritis, plus uremia.
When nature calls do it as soon as possible.

2. Eating too much salt.

You should eat not more than 5.8 grams of
salt daily.

3. Eating too much meat.

Too much protein in your diet is harmful for your kidneys.
Protein digestion produces ammonia – a toxin that is very destructive to your kidneys.
More meat equals more
kidney damage.

4. Drinking too much caffeine.

Caffeine is a component of many sodas and soft drinks. It raises your blood pressure and your kidneys start suffering.

You should cut down the amount of Coke, Pepsi, Red Bull, etc that you drink daily.

5. Not drinking water.

Our kidneys should be hydrated properly to
perform their functions well.
If we don’t drink enough, the toxins can start accumulating in the blood, as there isn’t enough fluid to drain them through kidneys.

Drink more than 10 glasses of water daily.

YOU CAN ALSO READ 15 HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRINKING MORE WATER

There is an easy way to check if you are drinking
enough water:
Look at the colour of your urine; the lighter the colour, the better.

6. Late treatment.

Treat all your health problems properly and
have your health checked regularly.

Also avoid these Tablets, they are very dangerous:
* D-Cold
* Vicks Action-500
* Actified
* Coldarin
* Cosome
* Nice
* Nimulid
* Cetrizet-D

They contain Phenyl Propanol-Amide PPA which causes Strokes and are banned in USA.

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Lonely People Have Greater Risk Of Suffering Heart Diseases

People who are lonely or socially isolated have 29% higher risk of disease, new study finds

Earlier research found being alone could increase the risk of premature death by 50%

People who are alone may be less likely to eat well, exercise and see the doctor
(CNN) — Loneliness and social isolation can impact a person's health, causing problems ranging from high blood pressure and being overweight to cognitive decline and even an increased risk of dying at a young age.

New research has now put a number on how this can affect someone's risk of heart disease and stroke specifically.
Researchers at the University of York found that people who are isolated -- meaning they have few social connections -- or feel lonely have a 29% higher risk of having heart disease and 32% higher risk of having a stroke when compared with their peers who were either well connected or at least felt like they were well-connected.
To arrive at these numbers, researchers combined data from 23 studies that altogether included more than 180,000 adults living in high-income countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

The studies had assessed the level of isolation and loneliness among the participants and monitored them for between three and 21 years to see whether they developed heart diseases, such as a heart attack, or suffered a stroke.

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5 Foods You Never Knew Could Prevent Heart Attack

Heart attack or Artery Disease, no one wants to experience any of these and there are sure ways they can be avoided.

According to research carried out by American Cardiologists on how to reverse artery diseases, it feeding strictly on the following plants and vegetables could help wade off the disease which is majorly caused by fatty foods.

Orange
Oranges, known for being rich in vitamin C, reduces the risk of heart issues. It contains antioxidant which help improve blood vessel function. Whether taken directly or taken as juice, the most important thing is that it should be 100% orange juice.

Green Tea
Green teas are generally rich in catechins (compounds that reduces cholesterol intake in the body and gives the artery and heart free passage). Green tea has other health benefits… It helps prevent cancer and weight loss too.

Avocado
Research has shown that people who eat avocado consecutively for 7 days have the tendency to drop 17 percent of cholesterol in blood. So instead of consuming mayonnaise which is very rich in cholesterol, you should opt for avocados.

Cranberries
These are also in the berry family but is more beneficial to the health. Cranberries are potassium-rich which can help raise HDL (High-density lipoprotein) which can help reduce heart disease by 40 percent.

Watermelon
This fruit is an awesome and friendly food. It has amino acid (L-citrulline) which lowers blood pressure and helps the body produce nitric oxide which widens blood vessels in about 6 weeks.
Heart attack or whatever you call it is not something to joke with. Approximately one million lives are lost to it every year around the world. The best ways to prevent yourself from suffering a heart attack is to avoid fatty foods, avoid stress, sleep as appropriate and follow this healthy diet plan.

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Sexually transmitted Zika case in Peru

Peruvian health authorities have reported the first case of the Zika virus having been sexually transmitted in the country, after a resident contracted the disease while travelling in Venezuela and then infected his wife once back in Peru.

Zika has been linked to thousands of suspected cases of microcephaly, a rare birth defect, in Brazil.

Health Minister Anibal Velasquez said a 32-year-old woman was infected with the virus after having sexual intercourse with her 39 year-old husband who had contracted the disease in Monagas, Venezuela.

This is the seventh case of Zika virus detected in Peru, and the first case of it being sexually transmitted in the country, the Health Ministry said on Saturday.

Traces of the Zika virus were found in the semen and both wife and husband are in recovery, it added.

US health officials have concluded that Zika infections in pregnant women can cause microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size that can lead to severe developmental problems in babies.

The World Health Organisation has said there is strong scientific consensus that Zika can also cause Guillain-Barre, a rare neurological syndrome that causes temporary paralysis in adults.

The connection between Zika and microcephaly first came to light last year in Brazil, which has now confirmed more than 1100 cases of microcephaly that it considers to be related to Zika infections in the mothers.

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that the Zika virus causes severe birth defects, including microcephaly.

Hundreds of babies were born in Brazil last year with microcephaly, a syndrome where children are born with unusually small heads.

The defects coincided with a spike in Zika infections, leading experts to suspect the mosquito-borne virus.

Research has now affirmed those experts' suspicions, the CDC said.

"This study marks a turning point in the Zika outbreak. It is now clear that the virus causes microcephaly," said Dr Tom Frieden, the head of the CDC.

On Monday, US health officials warned the Zika outbreak could have more of an effect on the United States and called for additional funding to combat the virus.

"Everything we know about this virus seems to be scarier than we initially thought," said Dr Anne Schuchat of the CDC.

Zika virus was first diagnosed in 1947 in Uganda, but symptoms have typically been mild, including rash, joint pain and fever.

The current outbreak started in 2015 in Brazil and the symptoms have been much more severe. Nearly 200 babies have died as result of the virus.

Researchers are interesting learning why some cases of the virus result in birth defects while others do not.

Some women who were infected with Zika while pregnant gave birth to apparently healthy children.

There have been 346 confirmed cases of Zika in the continental United States, according to the CDC, all associated with travel.

CDC officials said the findings do not change the agency's earlier guidance to pregnant women.

The CDC has discouraged pregnant women from travelling to places where the Zika virus is spreading, mostly in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Dr Frieden said intensive research was under way to find out much more about the mosquito-borne virus and to develop a vaccine for it, although he warned that that could still be years away.

This is the first time that mosquito bites have caused birth defects, Dr Frieden said. The virus can be transmitted by sexual contact as well.

SOURCE : BBC

6 things You Need To Know About Diabetes

Annually, the World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates the world health day on April 7 to mark its founding in 1948. This year focuses on diabetes because of its increasing occurrence, especially in low and middle-income countries. More than 40,000 diabetes deaths are recorded annually in Nigeria.

And according to the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), most of them are avoidable with the availability of information and resources. With treatment and management of the disease costing N53,000 annually, especially in a country that lives below poverty line, prevention is key.

Here are some key facts and pointers that can help prevention. DEFINITION According to WHO, diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Hyperglycaemia, or raised blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to many of the body’s systems, especially the nerves and blood vessels.

TYPES

There are three main forms of diabetes – Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. While Type 1 diabetes has no known cause, people living with it need daily insulin administration for survival. Type 2 is mainly as a result of excess body weight and inactivity. Majority of the people living in the world have this type and is now increasingly occurring in young people and children. The third, gestational, as its name implies, occurs in pregnancy and carries a risk of type two diabetes. Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lowerlimb amputation.

STATISTICS

Almost half of all deaths attributable to high blood glucose occur before the age of 70 years. WHO projects that diabetes will be the 7th leading cause of death in 2030

PREVENTION

Healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco are ways to prevent or delay the onset of type two diabetes.

MANAGEMENT

Diabetes can be managed with diet, physical activity, medication and regular screening and treatment for complications. Avoiding sugar and saturated fats intake.

CONSEQUENCES

Diabetes can cause blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation.

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SHOCKER: There Are More Obese People In The World Now Than The Underweight

The number of obese people all across the world has increased dramatically in the past 40 years, and now tops the number of people who are underweight, according to a new study.

The study, published in the journal The Lancet, looked at global, regional and national body mass index patterns among adults from 1975 to 2014, and found 641 million obese people in 2014, compared to 105 million in 1975. Over the same time period, the proportion of obese men worldwide has more than tripled and the proportion of obese women has more than doubled. The number of people who are underweight has fallen slightly.

Based on these findings, the researchers estimated that in nine years, a fifth of all adults globally and 40% of American adults will be obese.

“Over the past 40 years, we have changed from a world in which underweight prevalence was more than double that of obesity, to one in which more people are obese than underweight,” said study author Majid Ezzati from the School of Public Health at Imperial College London in a statement. The researchers add that being underweight continues to be a problem in poor areas, especially in South Asia and East Africa.

“Present interventions and policies have not been able to stop the rise in BMI in most countries,” the study authors conclude. “To avoid an epidemic of severe obesity, the next step must be to implement these policies, and to systematically assess their effect.”

People really need to start paying attention to what they eat, do regular exercise in order to minimize this obesity rate.

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BREAKING: Sweden Records A New Lassa Fever Case

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A Swedish hospital on Friday said it was treating a female patient with Lassa fever, citing that she had contracted the disease while traveling in West Africa.

The Sahlgrenska University Hospital, where she was being treated, said that her condition was improving.

However, in line with national guidelines, she would be shortly moved from the hospital in the west coast city of Gothenburg to a special unit at Linkoping University Hospital, south-west of Stockholm.

Meanwhile precaution health officials were also generating a list of people, including those in the hospital, who had close contact with the patient.

In 2011, a Swedish woman who worked for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in West Africa was also treated at Linkoping for the disease.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Lassa virus is transmitted to humans from contact with rodent excretions, and between humans through blood, urine and bodily secretions as well as contaminated medical equipment.

“The disease results in hearing loss in 25 per cent of patients, and in severe cases the mortality rate can be as high as 15 per cent,” WHO said.

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Symptoms of the disease include fever, weakness, headaches, vomiting and diarrhoea.

The first confirmed case of the disease was in 1969, in Lassa village in Nigeria’s Borno.

Report says the disease is endemic in several West African countries but rare in Europe.

A New Case Of Ebola Confirmed In Liberia -WHO

A new case of Ebola has been confirmed in Liberia, the World Health Organization said Friday, a setback for the country which had been declared free from Ebola transmissions in January.

Investigations are underway into the new case that has emerged in Liberia, WHO said on Twitter. The West African country was declared free from transmission on Jan. 14. Liberia was first declared free of the disease in May, but new cases emerged two times — forcing officials there to restart the clock each time.

WHO on Friday reiterated that Ebola is no longer an international health emergency, but said flare-ups, at decreasing frequency, are expected.

Flare-ups have also occurred in Sierra Leone and in Guinea, though health authorities say those are not linked to the original chain of transmission. Guinea's flare-up on March 17 came months after the outbreak was declared over there and hours after Sierra Leone announced the end of the recent flare-up of the virus there.

WHO on Friday said there have been eight cases of Ebola and seven deaths in Guinea since late February. The most recent case, an 11-year old girl, is being treated at an Ebola care facility in Nzerekore, and is in stable condition, it said. Six of the deceased are from three generations of the same extended family in the village of Koropara, it said.

The deadliest Ebola outbreak has killed more than 11,300 people, mostly in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea since December 2013. There are currently no known cases in Sierra Leone.

SOURCE: world Health Organization ( W.H.O)

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How To Survive A Heart Attack When You Are Alone

Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without help,the person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness.

However,these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest.

A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let-up until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again.

Cardiologists have confirmed that deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating. The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm.
In this way, heart attack victims can get to a hospital.

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How To Prepare Hibiscus Tea ( Zobo)

Since i have previously written about hibiscus tea and it's health benefits which you can read HERE , this article is just a guide on how you can prepare a very nice hibiscus tea. So let's go straight to the point.

Requirements

- 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
- 5 cups water
- ½ bunch pineapple
- 2 tbs vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons of grated ginger

Preparation

-Lightly rinse the hibiscus flowers with cold water.

- Wash the pineapple and peel the skin, Slice and set it aside.

- Add the water in a pot,as soon as it starts boiling, add the rinsed flowers, ginger and pineapple.

- Cover the pot and let it boil for 15-20 minutes.

-Turn off the heat and allow cooling for 5 minutes.

- Using a large bowl, put a paper towel inside a sieve, then drain the mixture (be sure flowers don’t go inside the bowl, and if possibly sieve).

- Pour the drained mixture into a pitcher. Add additional water if desired and vanilla extract. Taste to gauge the level of sweetness before adding sugar.
Stir and refrigerate.

- Your Hibiscus Tea is now ready.
However, don't forget to read it's amazing health benefits HERE

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