AFVOA Newletters of Year 2004

Page 57 of 153 straight and head inclined slightly forward. Gently close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Then let the breath come naturally without trying to influence it. Ideally it will be quiet and slow, but depth and rhythm may vary. To begin the exercise, count “one” to yourself as you exhale. The next time you exhale, count “two,” and so on up to “five.” Then begin a new cycle, counting “one” on the next exhalation. Never count higher than “five,” and count only when you exhale. You will know your attention has wandered when you find yourself up to “eight,” “12,” even “19.” 75. Try to do 10 minutes of this breathing form of meditation every day. You will see and feel the results in many aspects of your life! (Source: Dr. Weil.com) Honey and Cinnamon 76. It is found that mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most of the diseases. It is well known, that honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Ayurvedic as well as Yunani medicine have been using honey as a vital ingredient in medicines for centuries. Scientists of today also accept honey as a Ram Ban (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases. Today’s science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm even diabetic patients. A famous magazine named Weekly World News published in Canada has given a list of numerous diseases that can be cured by Honey and Cinnamon as researched by western scientists. We are mentioning a few in this issue. Cholesterol 77. a) Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, if given to a cholesterol patient; it reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours. b) Taken 3 times a day any chronic cholesterol is cured. c) As per the information received in the said journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complains of cholesterol. Longevity 78. a) Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly arrests the ravages of old age. b) Take 4 spoons of honey, 1 spoon of cinnamon powder and 3 cups of water and boil to make like tea. c) Drink 1/4 cup, 3 to 4 times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. d) Life span also increases and even if a person is 100 years old, starts performing the chores of a 20 year old. Appeals 79. This appeal has been inspired by a snippet which appeared in the daily columns of well known doctor - Dr. Weil, who has a health site known as Dr.Weil.com – mention of which had been made in one of earlier Newsletters. He urges during the International