Khasiat Dibalik Buah Delima

Dari sekian banyak tanaman yang menjadi penghias halaman, mungkin tak ada yang menyangka jika delima ternyata memiliki khasiat untuk penyembuh dari beberapa jenis penyakit. Dan berikut adalah pengobatan dengan menggunakan Delima.

KEPUTIHAN

Bahannya :
- 15 gr kulit Delima kering
- 30 gr Sambiloto segar atau 15 gr Sambiloto kering
- 600 cc air

Cara membuatnya :
Rebus semua bahan tersebut diatas hingga air tersisa 200 cc. Setelah dingin, saring dan minum. Lakukan selama 10 hari berturut-turut.

MUNTAH DARAH

Bahannya :
- 30 gr bunga Delima
- 30 gr akar alang-alang
- 500 cc air

Cara membuatnya :
Setelah dicuci bersih, rebus semua bahan tersebut diatas hingga air tersisa 200 cc. Setelah dingin, saring dan minum. Lakukan selama 14 hari berturut-turut.

SINUSITIS

Bahannya :
- 15 gr daun Delima segar
- 30 gr daun Jagung segar
- 15 gr daun Teh segar
- 500 cc air

Cara membuatnya :
Setelah dicuci bersih, rebus semua bahan tersebut diatas hingga air tersisa 200 cc. Selagi hangat-hangat kuku, saring dan minum. Lakukan selama 10 hari berturut-turut.

CACINGAN

Bahannya :
- 15 gr kulit Delima kering
- 5 gr biji Pinang kering
- 200 cc air panas

Cara membuatnya :
Tumbuk biji Pinang kering sampai halus, campurkan dengan kulit Delima dan seduh. Aduk sampai rata dan saring, lalu minum selagi hangat. Lakukan selama 3-5 hari berturut-turut.

Daun Waru Dapat Mengobati Masalah Pencernaan

Tanaman yang memiliki nama asing tree hibiscus ini ternyata jika tumbuh di tanah subur akan memiliki batang yang lurus, sementara di tanah kurang subur batang akan tumbuh bengkok. Berikut khasiat penyembuhannya :

TB PARU

Bahannya :

- 1 genggam daun Waru segar

- 3 gelas air

- gula seperlunya

Cara membuatnya :

Setelah dicuci bersih, potong-potong daun dan rebus hingga mendidih. Setelah dingin, saring, serta tambahkan gula seperlunya lalu minum 3 kali sehari masing-masing segelas. Lakukan selama 21 hari berturut-turut.

RADANG AMANDEL

Bahannya :

- 1 genggam daun Waru segar

- 2 gelas air

Cara membuatnya :

Setelah dicuci bersih, lalu rebus hingga air tersisa 1 1/2 gelas. Setelah dingin, saring dan gunakan untuk berkumur dan langsung diminum. Cukup sekali teguk. Lakukan 3-4 kali dalam sehari, ulangi sampai benar-benar sembuh.

RADANG USUS

Bahannya :

- Daun Waru muda yang masih kuncup

Cara membuatnya :

Setelah dicuci bersih, gunakan daun Waru muda sebagai lalap. Lakukan selama 5-7 hari.

MUNTAH DARAH

Bahannya :

- 10 lembar daun Waru segar

- 1 cangkir air minum

- gula secukupnya

Cara membuatnya :

Setelah dicuci bersih, lalu pipis (tumbuk sampai halus, diblender), kemudian tambahkan air sambil diremas, saring, tambahkan gula dan aduk sampai rata, lalu minum sekaligus. Lakukan sehari 2 kali selama 7 hari berturut-turut.

Thankful List

Here are a few things I'm grateful for today.

That may kids and family could come over today for Thanksgiving Dinner and that

we had such a great time together

I am thrilled to be alive and getting better.


It's exciting to be a part of a "healing miracle" even though I would rather be the one helping

and praying for someone else. I'm so happy that I am getting better.

I'm thankful for my family. I have wonderful parents, parents in laws, sisters, brothers, in laws,

a great husband and fantastic children and darling grandchildren! So blessed!!

I'm grateful to have a house to live in with good food to eat and clean water to drink.

Also, I'm thankful for a comfortable bed and pillows, and a bathtub with warm water.

I'm thankful for a living prophet to guide us in these perilous days.

I'm very thankful for a loving Heavenly Father and for His plan for his children, for our

Saviour, who personally suffered for me and is making it possible to be healed.

I'm also grateful for our son, Thomas, who is serving a full time mission in Washington State

and for all the missionaries that are serving throughout the world and sharing the gospel of

happiness with my brothers and sisters.

I'm so grateful for the scriptures and for the strength that I get from searching them.

Probably one of the most important gifts that I have is that of the Holy Ghost and I am so

grateful for the peace that is mine even in the midst of trials.

God is holding me close and easing my burdens. He has not forsaken me but has been there for

me every day.

I am sooo grateful for His help and also for everyone that is helping me get well through their

prayers, faith, money, service.....and support!

Life is wonderful and these are just some of the things that I am grateful for today!

Working Through Imbalances in Your Physique

I've received many questions about physique symmetry and balance over the years similar to the one below. My response has basically been the same. Do not compensate for an imbalance with one-sided exercises as you are leaving yourself susceptible to injury. Perform each exercise using the strictest of form and the imbalance will work itself out over time.

Question and Answers with Harvey Reich - Illinois Bodybuilding Champion:

Question: I’ve been working out for six months now and my left arm still seems to be bigger and stronger than the right. What is the most efficient way to correct this?
Fredo F. Mt. Vernon, IL

Answer: Hi Steve. I’d be willing to bet that you are left handed. Whatever inclination we are is naturally used more and would be more developed and stronger. If you keep working out on a consistent basis with good solid, balanced form this will eventually work itself out with your right arm catching up resulting in a more balanced eye pleasing physique.

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Change Your Routine Routinely for Maximum Gains

Here's another great question from a bodybuilder who is frustrated and working to break through a plateau. Remember the key to maximizing your progress is for your muscles NOT be used to the same old routine. You must change your routine around constantly so your muscles are being worked in a different way for maximum stimulation.

Hello Mr. Illinois: I'm a mid-level competitive bodybuilder who loves blasting my chest. Recently gains in my bench presses have really slowed down resulting in decreased muscularity and strength. I'm still working hard at the same routine that has produced results in the past. But I seem to have hit a plateau or even regressed a bit. What should I do?
Steve F. Burlington, WI

Answer: Hi Steve. The key to your problem is in the "same routine" part of your question. You're doing the same old thing that your muscles are used to. So how can you expect to make gains? What you need to do is to shake up your routine and shock your muscles into growth. There are numerous ways to do this. Super sets, giant sets, micro-loading, or just plain weight and set variations should all do the trick. Remember your muscles continually need new stimulus to grow.

For starters try using a different weight and rep combination for your bench presses. Then progress to working new chest exercises into your workout You'll be surprised as to how well your muscles will respond to the change. Good Luck.

Wonderful Son in Law

I just want to say something about Bryan Stradling on this blog. He is really going the extra

mile and serving me, his mother in law, with putting together the Peggy Sue Golf Tournament.

It's true that all the family is helping him, but, it was his idea and he is heading it up. That is

really nice of him and it means a lot to me. I hope that many people support us in this event

and that we can make the money needed for my pills. Anyway, I just wanted to say how much I

appreciate Bryan's love and support.

Yesterday, Larry and I took a walk together with our darling grandson, Craig. We walked to

my sister Mary Nielson's house and had a nice visit and then walked home again. We walked

about 3/4 a mile and I was just fine. So, my energy level is certainly increasing and I am soooo

happy that I'm getting well. Truly, Heavenly Father is watching over me and taking care of my

needs. I have great peace inside.

Obtaining a Peak in Your Biceps

I often get questions from bodybuilders regarding training techniques. Here is one of the better questions I've received regarding biceps training.

Question: I work my biceps constantly. They are getting bigger but I can't seem to get that peak on them that I see on other bodybuilders. What do you suggest I do?
Eric B.
Peoria, IL



Hi Eric. Unfortunately, a large part of a great bicep peak is the way your muscle is shaped at birth. In other words, it's part of your genetic makeup. However, you can improve if you regularly perform several peak contraction movements like concentration curls and Preacher or Scott curls. Remember to squeeze or flex your biceps at the top of the movement. Try that for your next few biceps workouts and over a few month's time you should notice an improvement.

Set Realistic Fitness Goals for Yourself

When setting fitness goals don't aim to high and set yourself up for disappointment. Try setting smaller obtainable goals. This will accomplish two things: 1) The satisfaction of completing the goal will give you the desire to raise the bar and keep on going. 2) A minor setback won't play on your mind as much and will enable you to get back on track much more quickly. This also holds true for workouts and even specific lifts.

For example, if your goal is to increase your bench press by 50 lbs. don't try and do it all in one shot. Set many 5 and 10 lb. goals and work to obtain those one at a time. When you are successful with each smaller goal it will give you the satisfaction of success and the inspiration to continue with the program and reach the long range goal. If you focus only on the long range goal you may disappoint yourself even though you are making progress.

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My friend

I just want to share a special experience that happened this morning. A dear

friend called me and said that she was reading her scriptures this morning and

thought of me. So, she called and said that she is concerned about having a big trial in her life

someday and that she wants to be prepared for it. So, she was studying the atonement and is

trying to increase her faith. She asked me how I can remain happy and positive through my

health trial. She realizes that I am getting better and that a miracle is occurring and wanted to

ask about what has given me strength to meet my trial. She is so sweet and it touched me heart

to think that she is trying to prepare now...for the future. Most people don't even think about

trials until one hits them. So we talked and cried together. I told her that I don't have to worry

about things because the Lord told me I would be healed all the way and instructed me where

to go to get the help I needed. I just trust in the Lord and know that He keeps His promises.

At the same time, I am doing the things He asked me to do. I know that it is not occurring just

because of my faith. It is because of the faith of so many. Faith is real and it precedes the

miracle. Then she asked if there was anything else that has blessed my life and gives me

strength, and I told her about D & C 98: 1-3 and how the early saints were being persecuted and

how they were instructed to handle trials. They were given 5 things to do. I learned those

steps when my husband was so sick and now I can apply them to myself and I am... and they

work.

They are to fear not, let your hearts be comforted, rejoice evermore, in everything give thanks,

wait patiently on the Lord for he has heard our prayers....and all things will work out for our

good.

So, life is wonderful and I am again very grateful for the tender mercies that the Lord is

granting to me.

By the way, I just got back from a nice long walk around the neighborhood and to the retention

basin and I feel great!

Watch your Diet this Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon us and that means holiday parties and feasts galore. You should always enjoy yourself but be extra conscious regarding your caloric intake. With all the office and family and friend get-togethers there will be ample opportunity to add extra calories to your diet which means that you should be prudent whenever possible. You don't want to gain unnecessary pounds to negate all that hard work you've put in at the gym. And with all of the parties make sure that you still get rest and get to the gym as often as possible to counteract any of your divulgences.

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Recovering

The flu got me. Sunday I was down all day and then Monday as well. It's strange

how you start to feel better and then get sick again. Maria brought us in a delicious

chicken soup...it is the best. I loved it. Also, she made me carob brownies with

whole wheat flour and honey, They are very moist and yummy. Larry just went to

the store for me and I am so taken care of and blessed.

Someone very special gave the money to buy a months supply of my Tykerb

medicine, which took a tremendous amount of stress off of Larry. It was so helpful!!

Also, my son in law, Bryan, is putting together a "Golf Tournament" to raise money

for me. He has put a lot of time and effort into it and it should be very successful. It

will be the first Saturday in December. I hope that anyone who is interested in

golfing or helping in anyway will contact Larry or me or Bryan Stradling. All my

kids are helping out with it. They are calling it "Peggy Sue's Golf Tournament", as it

is my nickname. My real name is Margaret Susan but the popular name of the day

was Peggy Sue. So.....Bryan sometimes calls me by that name. He is so funny. I am

grateful for a very supportive family. They make me smile and feel happy and

loved.

I am looking forward to feeling better from this dreadful flu and then trying out for

the Easter Pageant with my grand-daughter this Friday. Hope we make it!

The Importance of Stretching Prior to Working Out

Stretching is of the utmost importance for all athletes regardless of fitness level or experience. I’ve seen too many instances where experienced bodybuilders and weight trainers end up tearing or severely pulling a muscle only because they did not take the few minutes to stretch and warm the body up properly prior to intense exercise. I, myself have had to learn the hard way on more than one occasion. It simply is not worth it to risk injury and be on the shelf for weeks at a time to save a few minutes at the gym. So don't be over anxious to dive into the heavy sets. Stretching also has many other benefits including elongating the muscle and making the muscle more pliable which is always a benefit for weight trainers, especially bodybuilders.

Remember, take the time to stretch and really get the blood flowing through your muscles before you start exercising. You’ll take a huge step towards injury prevention. Don’t forget to stretch you muscles during your workout in between sets. You’ll feel the benefit throughout your entire workout.

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