Showing posts with label remedies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label remedies. Show all posts
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Home Remedies for Chapped Lips
Home Remedies for Chapped Lips
Chapped, cracked and dry lips are the most painful and embarrassing conditions and they are very common, so almost every one of us have faced this problem atleast once in our lifetime. For those who suffer frequently, we are sharing here some of our best known home remedies for chapped lips.
- Fresh milk cream mixed with few drops of lemon juice make a good moisturizer for chapped lips.
- Wax on chapped lips: both beeswax and petroleum wax are used in lip balms. You can use it as a home remedy for chapped lips by melting the wax and applying it on the lips.
- Warm clarified butter throw in a pinch of salt and gently massage it on lips. The fat in clarified butter works as a natural moisturizer for lips and prevents excessive drying and cracking of lips.
- Cold winter winds are the most common cause of chapped lips, Rock salt (sendha namak in Hindi) mixed with clarified butter can be used as a home remedy for chapped lips.
Related Post: How to Cure Chapped Lips
- Rose Petals : Crush fresh rose petals and gently massage on the lips. If you find it hurting to apply them you can soak the rose petals in raw milk, by doing so you add lubricant to the crushed petals and they become more easy to apply.
- Kokum Butter is although among the lesser known home remedies for chapped lips, but its absolutely amazing in dealing with cracked or chapped lips.
- For curing painful chapped lips use 100% pure lanolin on your lips. this works even in the worst of cases. Lanolin aka wool wax comes from wool bearing animals. So my vegan friends please use this remedy on your own discretion.
- Cucumber is a complete solution to all your beauty problems and it works great for chapped lips too. In order to get best results you need to apply the juice several times a day on your lips. Just carry a big chunk of cucumber while going out and keep applying the juice once in every 2 hours. Keep for fifteen minutes and rinse off.
Tips to get rid of chapped lips
- Always wear moisturizer based lipstick, wearing matt lipsticks will make the lips dry.
- Never pull the chapped and peeling lips, I know its way too harder than it sounds ( even I keep peeling my lips ;-) ) but please its a complete no no.
Home remedies for chapped lips are no different from other natural remedies and vhey are mostly harmless and have no side effects. But if you are allergic to any ingredient of the remedy than you must not go for it, play safe and choose another remedy.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Home Remedies for Sore Throat
A sore throat can be the preamble of a coming episode of a cold and flu. It may be a side effect of strained vocal cords, or an indication of something more serious, But before you go running to a doctor, try these simple but effective natural home remedies to battle a sore throat.
Sore throat is an inflammation of the pharynx, which is the tube that extends from the back of the mouth to the esophagus. Some of the major causes of sore throat are viral infection, bacterial infection, fungal infection, pollution, smoking, acid lux, dry air, excessive shouting, some kind of allergic reaction and so on. Symptoms of sore throat are much like those of a viral infection and is often accompanied by headache, stomachache, common cold and swollen glands in the neck.
For quick relief from sore throat, you can try the following home remedies:
1. Drink ginger tea.
You can prepare ginger tea by adding a one-inch long crushed piece of ginger in the water and boiling it for two to three minutes, and then preparing the tea as you normally would.
2. Honey
Honey is also one of the easily available ingredients that can be used to treat sore throat. Honey has antibacterial properties, which can fasten up the healing process. At the same time honey works like a hypertonic osmotic, this means that it helps to draw water out of inflamed tissue and thus reducing the swelling and inflammation.
Add one to two tablespoon of honey to one cup of hot water and drink it several times a day. You can also add honey to your favorite cup of herbal tea. Before going to bed eat one teaspoon of honey as it will give you soothing relief and help you to enjoy sound sleep.
3. Lemon
You can also use fresh lemons to get relief from sore throat. Take half a piece of lemon and sprinkle salt and pepper over it and slowly lick the lemon. Another option is to gargle with freshly pressed lemon juice diluted with equal amount of warm water. At the same time you can try hot lemonade with honey to get relief from the pain.
To make the lemonade, add the juice of half a lemon and one tablespoon of honey to one cup of warm water and sip it slowly to get instant relief from the pain.
4. Garlic
Garlic has antibacterial and antiseptic properties along with other medicinal properties which can help to treat or prevent sore throats. Take a fresh garlic clove, cut it into half and then suck the pieces. Occasionally, crush the garlic piece with your teeth to release the chemical known as allicin that help to kill the bacteria that causes sore throat.
Alternatively you can use garlic oil. Add a few drops of garlic oil to one-fourth cup of water and use it to gargle once daily. Also try to eat garlic in raw and cooked form. If you do not like garlic taste, you can take garlic pills.
5. Cinnamon
One more ingredient that can be used to treat sore throat, caused by common cold is cinnamon. Take one small piece of cinnamon stick, one pinch of pepper and boil it in two cups of water for a few minutes. Drain the water and add a teaspoon of honey to it. Now drink this water while it is still warm to get instant relief from sore throat.
6. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar can also be used in the treatment of sore throat due to its antibacterial properties. Add two tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to half a cup of warm water and drink it slowly. Soon you will get relief from the pain and inflammation.
You can also make a gargle solution with apple cider vinegar. For this you will need one teaspoon salt and half cup of apple cider vinegar. Mix both the ingredients in one cup of warm water and use it to gargle several times a day.
7. Marshmallow Root
Marshmallow root contains throat-coating mucilage and hence it can also be used in the treatment of sore throat. Marshmallow root tea is the best way to treat sore throat along with common cough and cold. To make this herbal tea, add one tablespoon of the dried marshmallow root to one cup of boiling water and steep it for about half an hour.
Finally strain the solution, add some honey and drink it. You can have three cups of this herbal tea in a day. Those who are diabetic must not follow this remedy. Also this remedy is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women.
8. Slippery Elm
Slippery elm contains mucilage, a gel like substance that coats the throat and eases the soreness and reduces the throat irritation. For the treatment of sore throat use the inner bark of slippery elm. Take one teaspoon of the inner bark of slippery elm and add it to two cups of boiling water. Allow it to steep for a few minutes, and then strain the solution and drink it slowly while it is still warm.
In fact, you can use this solution for the treatment of any kind of respiratory illness or laryngitis. If this herb is not available, you can also buy slippery elm in capsule form from any medical store.
9. Fenugreek
The next powerful ingredient to treat sore throat is fenugreek. You can prepare a gargle from fenugreek seeds, which is very effective to treat sore throat. Add two tablespoon of fenugreek seeds to six cups of water and boil it for about half an hour. Allow it to come to room temperature and then filter the solution.
Now use this solution as a gargle. The mucus-dissolving properties present in fenugreek will help to ease sore throat and give you instant relief from pain and inflammation. You must gargle with this solution three to four times a day.
10. Turmeric
Another easy and great remedy for sore throat is turmeric which has powerful antiseptic properties. Take a quarter teaspoon of turmeric powder and add it to one glass of warm drinking water. Mix it properly and then drink it slowly in the morning on an empty stomach. Follow this remedy once daily for three to four days. Alternatively, you can add one teaspoon of turmeric powder and one teaspoon of ground black pepper to one glass of warm milk and drink it before going to bed.
You can also gargle with turmeric to soothe a bad throat. Gargle with a mixture of water, salt, and turmeric. This is a very effective home remedy for relieving pain, plus, the ingredients are available 24x7 in all kitchens. Add one tea-spoon of salt and a pinch of turmeric to 8 ounce of warm water. The mixture should not be hot or you might scold your throat.
11. Salt Water gargles
One of the best ways to get relief from sore throat is to gargle with salt water. Salt works like an antiseptic and helps to draw water out of mucous membranes in the throat. This cuts phlegm and reduces inflammation and gives you instant relief.
Take half teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and then use this water to gargle. Do not swallow the water as you need to spit the water out after gargling. If you do not like the salty taste, add a small amount of honey to the solution. You must gargle with saltwater at least four times a day to improve the condition of your throat.
12. Chicken soup
Eating can be difficult if you have a sore throat. Hot and sour chicken soup will not only soothe the pain but will also ensure that youre getting the nutrients to fight inflammation.
To conclude, next time whenever you have sore throat, simply try some of the above mentioned remedies to feel better. However, if you have a sore throat lasting more than two or three days, it is essential to see a doctor.
For quick relief from sore throat, you can try the following home remedies:
1. Drink ginger tea.
You can prepare ginger tea by adding a one-inch long crushed piece of ginger in the water and boiling it for two to three minutes, and then preparing the tea as you normally would.
2. Honey
Honey is also one of the easily available ingredients that can be used to treat sore throat. Honey has antibacterial properties, which can fasten up the healing process. At the same time honey works like a hypertonic osmotic, this means that it helps to draw water out of inflamed tissue and thus reducing the swelling and inflammation.
Add one to two tablespoon of honey to one cup of hot water and drink it several times a day. You can also add honey to your favorite cup of herbal tea. Before going to bed eat one teaspoon of honey as it will give you soothing relief and help you to enjoy sound sleep.
3. Lemon
You can also use fresh lemons to get relief from sore throat. Take half a piece of lemon and sprinkle salt and pepper over it and slowly lick the lemon. Another option is to gargle with freshly pressed lemon juice diluted with equal amount of warm water. At the same time you can try hot lemonade with honey to get relief from the pain.
To make the lemonade, add the juice of half a lemon and one tablespoon of honey to one cup of warm water and sip it slowly to get instant relief from the pain.
4. Garlic
Garlic has antibacterial and antiseptic properties along with other medicinal properties which can help to treat or prevent sore throats. Take a fresh garlic clove, cut it into half and then suck the pieces. Occasionally, crush the garlic piece with your teeth to release the chemical known as allicin that help to kill the bacteria that causes sore throat.
Alternatively you can use garlic oil. Add a few drops of garlic oil to one-fourth cup of water and use it to gargle once daily. Also try to eat garlic in raw and cooked form. If you do not like garlic taste, you can take garlic pills.
5. Cinnamon
One more ingredient that can be used to treat sore throat, caused by common cold is cinnamon. Take one small piece of cinnamon stick, one pinch of pepper and boil it in two cups of water for a few minutes. Drain the water and add a teaspoon of honey to it. Now drink this water while it is still warm to get instant relief from sore throat.
6. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar can also be used in the treatment of sore throat due to its antibacterial properties. Add two tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to half a cup of warm water and drink it slowly. Soon you will get relief from the pain and inflammation.
You can also make a gargle solution with apple cider vinegar. For this you will need one teaspoon salt and half cup of apple cider vinegar. Mix both the ingredients in one cup of warm water and use it to gargle several times a day.
7. Marshmallow Root
Marshmallow root contains throat-coating mucilage and hence it can also be used in the treatment of sore throat. Marshmallow root tea is the best way to treat sore throat along with common cough and cold. To make this herbal tea, add one tablespoon of the dried marshmallow root to one cup of boiling water and steep it for about half an hour.
Finally strain the solution, add some honey and drink it. You can have three cups of this herbal tea in a day. Those who are diabetic must not follow this remedy. Also this remedy is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women.
8. Slippery Elm
Slippery elm contains mucilage, a gel like substance that coats the throat and eases the soreness and reduces the throat irritation. For the treatment of sore throat use the inner bark of slippery elm. Take one teaspoon of the inner bark of slippery elm and add it to two cups of boiling water. Allow it to steep for a few minutes, and then strain the solution and drink it slowly while it is still warm.
In fact, you can use this solution for the treatment of any kind of respiratory illness or laryngitis. If this herb is not available, you can also buy slippery elm in capsule form from any medical store.
9. Fenugreek
The next powerful ingredient to treat sore throat is fenugreek. You can prepare a gargle from fenugreek seeds, which is very effective to treat sore throat. Add two tablespoon of fenugreek seeds to six cups of water and boil it for about half an hour. Allow it to come to room temperature and then filter the solution.
Now use this solution as a gargle. The mucus-dissolving properties present in fenugreek will help to ease sore throat and give you instant relief from pain and inflammation. You must gargle with this solution three to four times a day.
10. Turmeric
Another easy and great remedy for sore throat is turmeric which has powerful antiseptic properties. Take a quarter teaspoon of turmeric powder and add it to one glass of warm drinking water. Mix it properly and then drink it slowly in the morning on an empty stomach. Follow this remedy once daily for three to four days. Alternatively, you can add one teaspoon of turmeric powder and one teaspoon of ground black pepper to one glass of warm milk and drink it before going to bed.
You can also gargle with turmeric to soothe a bad throat. Gargle with a mixture of water, salt, and turmeric. This is a very effective home remedy for relieving pain, plus, the ingredients are available 24x7 in all kitchens. Add one tea-spoon of salt and a pinch of turmeric to 8 ounce of warm water. The mixture should not be hot or you might scold your throat.
11. Salt Water gargles
One of the best ways to get relief from sore throat is to gargle with salt water. Salt works like an antiseptic and helps to draw water out of mucous membranes in the throat. This cuts phlegm and reduces inflammation and gives you instant relief.
12. Chicken soup
Eating can be difficult if you have a sore throat. Hot and sour chicken soup will not only soothe the pain but will also ensure that youre getting the nutrients to fight inflammation.
To conclude, next time whenever you have sore throat, simply try some of the above mentioned remedies to feel better. However, if you have a sore throat lasting more than two or three days, it is essential to see a doctor.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Natural home remedies for hair growth
For many centuries, people in the world have searched and tried different home remedies for hair growth. Discovering how to make your hair grow faster can be difficult, especially if you want to go the natural way. Hair growth brought about through natural means is safer and enables a healthier lifestyle.
Why waste thousands of rupees on expensive clinical treatments for hair growth, when you have a variety of effective home remedies for hair growth available at the snap of your fingers. These home remedies are cost effective, easy and has no side effects. However one has to be patient and be regular with their application.
How to grow hairs naturally at home? without any side effects?
How to grow hairs naturally at home? without any side effects?
Thick, long and lustrous hair is one of the most visible trademarks of a beautiful woman. A Woman with thick and long tresses always creates a favorable impression on one’s mind. Good nutrition is extremely important to enjoy healthy hair growth and it is one of the first things that you should work on when suffering from hair loss. Hair is a fast-growing tissue and what you are eating can make a lot of difference on how your hair grows.
Follow a healthy diet plan
A few dietary modifications are very important for stimulating the process of hair growth and it also prevents hair loss. Abolition of junk and processed food, aerated drinks, smoking and drinking is very beneficial for your body and the scalp health. Include vitamin and mineral rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains, carbohydrate, omega 3 fatty acids and protein rich food in our diet as they are rich in “phyto- nutrients” which are beneficial for hair growth.Our hair is made of a special protein called the “keratin”, thus we should have a diet rich in protein. Include eggs, chicken, tofu, soybean; kidney beans etc in your diet as they the richest source of proteins for Hair.
Also a deficiency in essential Vitamins like A,B,C, and E also results in hair loss problems, Eating foods rich in these vitamins will surely help in your quest for hair growth eat and make your hair shiny and smooth.
Home Remedies For Hair Growth
1) Onion juice
1) Onion juice
This is the oldest and the most efficient home remedy for hair growth. Onion juice is rich in sulfur which boosts the production of the collagen tissues and thus helps in the re-growth of hair. You can use red onions or shallots by chopping it into small pieces and then squeezing out its juice. Then apply it on your scalp and keep for 15 minutes. Finally rinse off with a mild shampoo.
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2) Apple cider vinegar
This vinegar gently cleanses the scalp and maintains the PH balance of the hair, thus accelerating hair growth. Use the apple cider vinegar as a final rinse after shampoo to get healthy and shiny hair.
3) Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is an excellent remedy for hair growth. Aloe Vera moisturizes the scalp and prevents dry itchy scalp it also balances the pH level of the scalp. Apply pure Aloe Vera gel on the scalp and massage for ten minutes. Wait for a few hours and wash the hair with lukewarm water. Repeat this remedy twice a week to get better results.
Aloe Vera is an excellent remedy for hair growth. Aloe Vera moisturizes the scalp and prevents dry itchy scalp it also balances the pH level of the scalp. Apply pure Aloe Vera gel on the scalp and massage for ten minutes. Wait for a few hours and wash the hair with lukewarm water. Repeat this remedy twice a week to get better results.
4) Fenugreek
Soak some fenugreek in a large pot of water for 24 hours. Completely saturate your hair and scalp with the liquid, cover your head with a shower cap and leave on for 3 hours. Rinse with lukewarm water. Repeat every day for a month.
5) Hot Oil Massage
5) Hot Oil Massage
This is an effective home remedy for hair growth. Massaging the head and scalp with hot oil will improve the blood flow to the scalp and rejuvenates the hair follicles. Oil massage also controls dandruff and prevents hair loss. Massage the scalp daily with lukewarm oil
You can use almond oil, olive oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, rosemary oil or lavender oil to massage the scalp. Leave the oil on hair at least for 30 minutes and wash it off. You can keep the oil on the scalp overnight and wash it off next day morning to get better results.
6) Eggs
Egg has been used since the ancient times for combating hair loss. It contains high levels of proteins which help in the formation of new hair. It is also rich in sulphur, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorous and iodine.
You can use almond oil, olive oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, rosemary oil or lavender oil to massage the scalp. Leave the oil on hair at least for 30 minutes and wash it off. You can keep the oil on the scalp overnight and wash it off next day morning to get better results.
6) Eggs
Egg has been used since the ancient times for combating hair loss. It contains high levels of proteins which help in the formation of new hair. It is also rich in sulphur, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorous and iodine.
In white of an egg, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and honey and mix it well to form a smooth paste. Apply all over the hair and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water and shampoo it off.
7) Green Tea
Green tea is rich in antioxidants and hence promotes hair growth. You can use it externally as well as internally as a home remedy for hair growth. Drinking green tea 3-4 times a day helps in the overall health of the body as well as for the growth of the hair. You can apply warm green tea on your scalp and leave it on hair for one hour. Rinse off the green tea with cool water to get shiny and soft hair
Green tea is rich in antioxidants and hence promotes hair growth. You can use it externally as well as internally as a home remedy for hair growth. Drinking green tea 3-4 times a day helps in the overall health of the body as well as for the growth of the hair. You can apply warm green tea on your scalp and leave it on hair for one hour. Rinse off the green tea with cool water to get shiny and soft hair
8) Potato Juice
Potato juice helps in hair growth especially if you are suffering from thinning of hair. Apply potato juice on the scalp and leave it on the hair for 15 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water. You can also use water in which potatoes are boiled to rinse your hair to accelerate hair growth.
Potato juice helps in hair growth especially if you are suffering from thinning of hair. Apply potato juice on the scalp and leave it on the hair for 15 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water. You can also use water in which potatoes are boiled to rinse your hair to accelerate hair growth.
9) Potato juice
This is a secret remedy as most of the people are not familiar with the hair growth properties of potato juice. Simply apply the potato juice on the scalp and leave it for 15 minutes. This can also be used if you’re suffering from “alopecia- thinning of hair”. Potato is also good for using as face packs too.
10) Coconut milk
Coconut milk is rich in proteins, iron, potassium and essential fats. It reduces hair shedding and breakage. So if you want to experience healthy and damage free hair, use coconut milk. Extract the milk of a coconut and apply on the targeted areas. Keep it overnight and rinse off with cool water the next day.
11) Amla or Indian gooseberry
Everyone is familiar with the magical properties of amla. It is the powerhouse of antioxidants and vitamin C. Amla promotes healthy hair growth and also improves the pigmentation of the hair. Mix 2 teaspoons of amla powder or juice with 2 teaspoons of lime juice. Apply this on the scalp and let it dry. Rinse with warm water.
12) Hibiscus flower
Hibiscus is truly said the “flower of hair care.” This flower is used for curing dandruff and enhances the hair growth. It also thickens the hair and prevents pre mature ageing. Make a paste of the hibiscus flower with coconut oil or sesame oil and apply on the hair. Rinse with a mild shampoo.13) Garlic
Garlic is widely known for reducing the shedding of hair. It also boosts the regeneration of new hair and promotes the scalp circulation. Boil a few cloves of crushed garlic in olive oil or coconut oil and then apply it on the roots of the hair -follicles. Use this treatment thrice a week.
14) Vitamin E oil.
Vitamin E oil is rich in anti oxidants thus it helps to fight away the free radicals. It helps in increasing oxygen in the body and thus increases the blood circulation in the scalp. Massage the vitamin E oil onto the scalp and leave it overnight. Wash off with a mild shampoo the next day for soft and smooth hair.
15) Henna
Henna is a natural conditioner and it makes dry hair soft and smooth. Henna strengthens the root of the hair. Mix two tablespoons of henna powder in ½ cup yogurt and keep it for two hours. Apply this mixture on the hair and leave the pack for at least one hour than wash it off with mild shampoo and cold water.
Henna is a natural conditioner and it makes dry hair soft and smooth. Henna strengthens the root of the hair. Mix two tablespoons of henna powder in ½ cup yogurt and keep it for two hours. Apply this mixture on the hair and leave the pack for at least one hour than wash it off with mild shampoo and cold water.
16) Banana And Honey
Banana and honey pack can work as a conditioner and moisturizes the hair. Mash one banana and add one tablespoon of honey to it. Apply the mask on the hair and wash it off after 45 minutes. Are you suffering from hair loss or thinning of hair? Are you a person looking for home remedies for hair growth? Try out these remedies and get benefited.
or you can just share your home remedy for hair loss that worked for you. So, dont hesitate to share your favorite home remedy for hair growth in the comment section
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Herbal Remedies For Weight Loss And Obesity
Today the problem of Obesity is rising at an alarming rate. Obesity is a condition characterized by excessive bodily fat. It might have negative effect on an individual’s health. If the BMI or Body Mass Index is between 25 and 25.9 the person will be considered as overweight. If the BMI is above 30 the person is considered as obese. Unstable insulin levels are closely associated with weight gain.Disturbed sleep also may lead to obesity. If one does not sleep enough he or she will produce a hormone called Ghrelin. Ghrelin is a 28 amino acid peptide and hormone that is produced mainly by P/D1 cells lining the fundus of the human stomach and epsilon cells of the pancreas that stimulates hunger. It is considered to be a counterpart of the hormone Leptin.
Professor Cappuccio explains that sleep deprivation may lead to obesity through increased appetite, as a result of hormonal changes. In fact, prolonged consumption of certain components in processes foods coupled with physical inactivity can cause obesity in children as well as in teenagers and adults.
Studies conducted for obesity in Scandinavia have shown that excess body fat distributed around the waist carries more risk than the fat distributed on the hips and thighs.
Causes of obesity:
Genes – obesity tends to run in families. Some people suffering from depression start over eating leading to Obesity and Excessive intake of food rich with calories is also a cause of Obesity.
Leptin deficiency, Adrenal disorders cause Cushing Syndrome and Ovarian disorders. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Drug induced obesity as in Sulphonyclurea, Corticosteroid, Insulin, Psychotropic drugs can all cause obesity.
Long term obesity may lead to Diabetes, Heart problems and Joint Pains. Obese people should eat fresh greens and try to add more vegetables and fruits to their diet. They should eat green salads containing mint leaf and tomatoes and should add cabbage, carrots, papaya and apples. Sleeping during day time should be avoided.
Drugs for weight loss and Obesity-
Some drugs prevent absorption of fat and glucose from intestine, so that some fat is excreted. Some drugs help in burning the fats. One must take these with the consultation of a Medical Doctor.
Sibutaramin is an appetite suppressant.
Phentermine is taken, short term up to 12 week for adults. It is an appetite suppressant the Side Effects include increased blood pressure and heart rate, nervousness.
Diethylpropion is used up to 12 weeks for adults. It is an appetite suppressant. Side Effects include headaches, sleeplessness, nervousness and dizziness.
Orlistat is taken up to 1 year for adults and children. It is a Lipase inhibitor. Side effects include Gastrointestinal issues (diarrhea, oily spotting), rare cause of severe liver injury is reported. Ref: NIH .gov/publications prescription.
Herbs for Obesity-
Triphala – It is a combination of Amla/ Indian Gooseberry, Chebulic and Belleric fruits. Triphala helps in detoxification of the body. It is a natural colon cleanser. Stimulates liver and helps in secreting bile juices that are very essential for fat metabolism. Helps to reduce fat amount in the body. Latest molecular study shows that Triphala is effective in treating obesity. Scientists of Biochemical Research of Delhi University in India have discovered that dynamic molecules in Triphala get attached to the cellular receptor for choleystokinin. It expresses a desire to limit future food intake as after completing a satisfying meal. Ref: Herbs 200.
Irringia Gabonensis has been shown to promote weight loss. It is a tree in the family Irvigiaceae, and is some time known as wild mango, African mango, Bush Mango. The seeds from the fruits of this tree have been investigated as a factor in weight loss.
Black Pepper has Piperine that has been shown in animal studies to increase the body’s expenditure of energy. Apparently Piperine does this by affecting the production of hormones like chemicals that regulate energy balance. This may have an important implication for human body weight regulation and obesity. Although, to date, there is little evidence to support such a benefit in humans. Ref. May 2010, an overview of the potential health benefit of black – pepper, funded by the McCormick Science Institute.
Garcinia Cambogia has the extracts that inhibit the accumulation of lipids in fat cells in adipose tissue. Study from molecular cell Biochemistry proved – (90 days study) – its efficacy in overweight management. The 60% HCA containing extract of Garcinia Cambogia was found to promote fat oxidation, enhance serotonin release and its availability in brain, helps with normalization of lipid profiles and reduction of serum Leptin levels in overweight individuals. Ref. Holisticherbalist.com /Garcinia cambergia. The active constituent of Garcinia cambogia is HCA. It has been clinically proved to have fat burning and appetite suppressing effect. In my practice I have observed when Garcinia Combogia is used, one must follow a diet that is not rich in fiber.
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Beat The Flu With Simple Home Remedies
If you have fever, cough, nasal congestion, chills, aches and sore throat, then most probably you are suffering from flu. H1N1 is not that hard to treat. The influenza virus keeps on mutating every year, so its quite hard to develop a vaccine that can help in each winter. There are also many other reasons that you catch influenza in winters. These reasons include staying indoors with many people, virus ability to survive even on nonporous surfaces, and their airborne ability when someone coughs or sneezes.There are many steps that can help you to feel better while suffering from influenza. These steps also include simple home remedies. Drink plenty of water as influenza can leave you dehydrated. Juices can also be a good choice to keep your bodys water content high. Drink juices with vitamin C in them as vitamin C helps boost up the immune system. Dont use the caffeine beverages as it is diuretic. You can drink herbal tea or ginger tea which can help you treat influenza quite magically. Ginger tea is not that hard to make. Just take an inch long peeled piece of ginger and boil it. When it starts boiling, add about 1/8 teaspoon of tea. Now pour it in your cup and add some sugar to taste. The ginger tea can help you feel better in flu. Also, drink chicken soup. The fumes of the soup also make you feel better.
Rest as much as you can. It will help your body concentrate its energy in fighting the disease. Give your body a little help in fighting the virus and lie down in a bed. Read some books and enjoy your soup or ginger tea. Gargles can help you a lot with your sore throat. Just put a teaspoon of salt in warm water and use it 2-4 times daily to moist your throat. Take a steamy shower. It will help reduce body aches and chills that you have in flu. A shower will help you feel better, but take care while taking a shower. Dont dry your body immediately as the flu can get worse.
Steam can help a lot in influenza. Take a pot and boil water in it. Now take a towel or blanket over your head and inhale the steam. Add some peppermint or eucalyptus oil in the water to open your nasal ways. Avoid this method if you have some other issues with your respiratory tract like asthma. If a friend or family member wants to help you in your illness, let them. Having someone around will make you feel better and you will have to step out of your blanket only when its necessary.
Take loads of vitamins and minerals. Vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and zinc help boost your immune system and hence, help you get well soon. Take zinc tablets or vitamin C tablets. While sleeping, put an extra pillow under your head that will keep your head up. This will ensure that you dont take in the mucus that is coming out. Avoid using aspirin if you have influenza. Sneeze and wipe the mucus with tissue paper. Use a new tissue every time you sneeze. Use some menthol hard candies to ease your throat. It will help open your throat and make you feel better.
Influenza is not that hard to cure. All you have to do is take some extra care of yourself, and you will be able to treat it in no time.
Article by : Muzammil Shaikh, Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Muzammil_Shaikh
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Constipation Home Remedies – Healthier Alternatives
Constipation is one of those things that no one really wants to talk about; yet everyone suffers from it at some point in their lives. Even though you may be embarrassed by this issue, chronic constipation is not only uncomfortable, its also unhealthy. Before you run over to the local drug store to buy some sort of over the counter medicine to cure your next bout of constipation, you may want to consider the healthier alternative of constipation home remedies.
Most people know that their diet has a direct impact on having regular bowel movements. If your diet doesnt contain enough fiber you will likely suffer from constipation on a fairly regular basis. Just increasing your daily fiber intake can help prevent, or at least lessen, the amount of times you suffer from this issue.
Here are some other simple daily lifestyle changes you can make starting right now, that will help you greatly reduce the amount of times you have to suffer from constipation:
1. If you are already constipated try drinking a small glass of prune or apricot juice daily until you get back to normal. Then in order to keep yourself regular, you should drink a glass once or twice a week. Your body will let you know how much you need. If you dont like juice you can also eat the fruits, apricots or prunes.
Its also important to drink plenty of water every day. It may sound weird, but there are a lot of people in our country who are dehydrated, they simply dont drink enough water during the day. This can have a lot of negative effects on the body, and constipation is one of them. Drink more water.
2. Flaxseed can help you stay regular and can be stored in the refrigerator for some time. You can grind it up and keep it handy in the refrigerator. You can mix it in with a glass of juice or water or you can sprinkle it on top of your daily bowl of cereal.
3. Try to add some type of movement to your daily routine. Exercise has many health benefits and one of them is to keep your bowels working properly. Something as simple as a daily walk can help keep your digestive tract humming along.
4. There are herbal supplements available that will help you cleanse and detoxify your intestinal tract. Be careful before you use them though, and talk to your doctor about any possible interactions with medicines you are already taking.
These simple constipation home remedies can not only help you cure a bout of constipation but also help you prevent it from happening in the first place. Everyone suffers from constipation at one time or another, even if you eat right and get plenty of exercise, to lessen the frequency just remember to drink plenty of water, eat high fiber foods, take a fiber supplement, and keep moving. If you do that, everything else will stay moving the way it should too.
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Most people know that their diet has a direct impact on having regular bowel movements. If your diet doesnt contain enough fiber you will likely suffer from constipation on a fairly regular basis. Just increasing your daily fiber intake can help prevent, or at least lessen, the amount of times you suffer from this issue.
Here are some other simple daily lifestyle changes you can make starting right now, that will help you greatly reduce the amount of times you have to suffer from constipation:
1. If you are already constipated try drinking a small glass of prune or apricot juice daily until you get back to normal. Then in order to keep yourself regular, you should drink a glass once or twice a week. Your body will let you know how much you need. If you dont like juice you can also eat the fruits, apricots or prunes.
Its also important to drink plenty of water every day. It may sound weird, but there are a lot of people in our country who are dehydrated, they simply dont drink enough water during the day. This can have a lot of negative effects on the body, and constipation is one of them. Drink more water.
2. Flaxseed can help you stay regular and can be stored in the refrigerator for some time. You can grind it up and keep it handy in the refrigerator. You can mix it in with a glass of juice or water or you can sprinkle it on top of your daily bowl of cereal.
3. Try to add some type of movement to your daily routine. Exercise has many health benefits and one of them is to keep your bowels working properly. Something as simple as a daily walk can help keep your digestive tract humming along.
4. There are herbal supplements available that will help you cleanse and detoxify your intestinal tract. Be careful before you use them though, and talk to your doctor about any possible interactions with medicines you are already taking.
These simple constipation home remedies can not only help you cure a bout of constipation but also help you prevent it from happening in the first place. Everyone suffers from constipation at one time or another, even if you eat right and get plenty of exercise, to lessen the frequency just remember to drink plenty of water, eat high fiber foods, take a fiber supplement, and keep moving. If you do that, everything else will stay moving the way it should too.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Hair Loss Reasons Remedies
Major Reasons For Hair Loss :
* Lack of vitamins (specially vitamin B6 and folic acid) in diet.
* Inadequate nutrition and improper diet.
* Stress, worry, and anxiety.
* Heredity factors.
* Prolonged Illness.
* Unclean condition of the scalp.
* Poor blood circulation.
Hair Loss Treatment and Advice:
* Include plenty of protein and iron in your diet.
* Take mineral supplements like calcium, magnesium, and zinc.
* Do not use hair dryers.
* Eat green and leafy vegetables.
* Don’t pull on your hair with a brush or comb when it is wet.
* Do not use hair dyes (synthetic hair colors).
* Do meditation to reduce stress and tension.
Herbal Remedies for Hair Loss
* Mix 100 g each of amla (goose berry), reetha, and shikakai
and boil in two liters of water till the liquid reduces to half.
It is good herbal remedy for hair loss.
* Massage the scalp and hair with coconut milk or Aloe Vera gel.
Leave it for ½ hour, and then rinse with warm water.
Do this thrice a week.
* Mix aloe Vera with herbal powder triphala and apply it to the hairs.
Continue this for three to six months. New hairs will start growing.
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* Lack of vitamins (specially vitamin B6 and folic acid) in diet.
* Inadequate nutrition and improper diet.
* Stress, worry, and anxiety.
* Heredity factors.
* Prolonged Illness.
* Unclean condition of the scalp.
* Poor blood circulation.
Hair Loss Treatment and Advice:
* Include plenty of protein and iron in your diet.
* Take mineral supplements like calcium, magnesium, and zinc.
* Do not use hair dryers.
* Eat green and leafy vegetables.
* Don’t pull on your hair with a brush or comb when it is wet.
* Do not use hair dyes (synthetic hair colors).
* Do meditation to reduce stress and tension.
Herbal Remedies for Hair Loss
* Mix 100 g each of amla (goose berry), reetha, and shikakai
and boil in two liters of water till the liquid reduces to half.
It is good herbal remedy for hair loss.
* Massage the scalp and hair with coconut milk or Aloe Vera gel.
Leave it for ½ hour, and then rinse with warm water.
Do this thrice a week.
* Mix aloe Vera with herbal powder triphala and apply it to the hairs.
Continue this for three to six months. New hairs will start growing.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
High Blood Pressure Home Remedies The Natural Way
Most people know that having high blood pressure can lead to very serious medical issues. We all know that high blood pressure, if left untreated, can lead to heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. The bad thing is that there are a lot of things we dont know about high blood pressure, such as what causes it. Also a lot of the prescription drugs prescribed for high blood pressure have dangerous side effects. If you want to get your blood pressure under control, try these high blood pressure home remedies.
It is estimated that upwards of 95% of the people who have high blood pressure dont even know that they are at risk. That is why high blood pressure is often referred to as the silent killer. There are a lot of things you can do that can help you lower your high blood pressure.
Of course, if you are under a doctors care and taking prescription medications, talk to your doctor before you make any changes. Even though these home remedies are all natural, that doesnt mean that you still cant have a potentially dangerous interaction with your other medications.
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Here are some things you can try:
1. Use fresh lemon juice, about half a lemon, and add to an 8 ounce glass of water. Drink throughout your day, two to three hours apart.
2. Mix a tablespoon full of gooseberry juice with some honey and drink every day in the morning. Gooseberry helps to keep your blood flowing smoothly.
3. Take 1 tsp. of fenugreek seeds and add to a cup of water and drink daily in the morning and at night before bed. Doing this for about 25 days can help lower your high blood pressure.
4. Eating fresh papaya daily, on an empty stomach, has been shown in some people to help lower blood pressure.
5. And last, but not least, garlic. This may be one of the best known remedies for treating high blood pressure. Most people recommend taking about 1 clove a day and have noticed a significant decrease in their blood pressure in about 3 months. You can easily add it to many of the foods you prepare.
6. Exercise, particularly those, such as yoga, that are relaxing can help lower your blood pressure. The more you exercise the healthier your body will become and depending on the cause of your high blood pressure this could help lower your high blood pressure by giving you some much needed relaxation techniques.
If you are obese the exercises will provide the added benefit of helping you lose weight which will not only help with the high blood pressure but which can also help clear up, or prevent, many other health related issues.
Dont allow high blood pressure to put your health at risk. With so many potential side effects you want to make sure you get, and keep, your high blood pressure under control, and you dont need to solely rely on expensive prescription drugs and all the side effects they come with. Use these simple high blood pressure home remedies to get this dangerous disease under control once and for all.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Flu Home Remedies Simple And Easy To Use
Unfortunately none of us are immune to getting sick, especially in the winter when we spend more time inside spreading germs back and forth to one another. If you have the flu and want to get over it as soon as possible, who wouldnt?, then here are some simple flu home remedies that should help.
Of course, if youre vomiting and/or have diarrhea to the point where you cant keep anything down you may want to visit your doctor. There are some nasty flu strains going around and even if the flu you have is just a normal seasonal flu, its still easy to get dehydrated which in itself can be dangerous. Better to be safe than sorry.
In the meantime, try these simple remedies so you can start feeling better sooner:
1. If you are suffering from a sore throat a good remedy is a saltwater gargle. All you have to do is add about a teaspoon of salt to a glass of warm water and mix. Take a large amount in your mouth, dont swallow it, and gargle. Repeat a few times. Make sure you dont swallow the salt water because that can upset your stomach even further. You can do this several times throughout the day.
2. To ease your sore throat and calm your stomach you can use a blend of herbs to make a tea. Mix bayberry bark with ginger root in the following amounts: 1 teaspoon of bayberry bark, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne powder and add to 1 cup of boiling water, allow it to steep for about 30 minutes than enjoy.
3. There are many home made cough syrup recipes you can use (check out this free ebook on herbal cures to find out more), for now try this one: take two parts elecampane root , two parts marshmallow root, and one part horehound root, mix altogether and cover with honey. Let stand in a warm area of your home for about 24 hours. Strain the mixture and take syrup as needed, about a teaspoon at a time.
There are many other types of cough syrup and tea recipes that can help you feel better when you are sick. You may want to try different recipes to find the ones that you like the best: have the best flavor and work well for you.
And of course if you want to prevent sickness keep stocked up on some things that will help keep your immune system strong: Vitamin C, garlic, cinnamon, and honey to name a few. You can also add some fresh lemon juice to warm water and drink it daily to keep your immune system in tip top shape.
Hopefully you can escape the cold and flu season unscathed, but if you do catch some nasty bug use these flu home remedies. Not only can they help you feel better sooner, you can save some money on all the expensive over the counter medications. Youre already sick, you dont need to make it worse by having a big bill from your local drug store!
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Of course, if youre vomiting and/or have diarrhea to the point where you cant keep anything down you may want to visit your doctor. There are some nasty flu strains going around and even if the flu you have is just a normal seasonal flu, its still easy to get dehydrated which in itself can be dangerous. Better to be safe than sorry.
In the meantime, try these simple remedies so you can start feeling better sooner:
1. If you are suffering from a sore throat a good remedy is a saltwater gargle. All you have to do is add about a teaspoon of salt to a glass of warm water and mix. Take a large amount in your mouth, dont swallow it, and gargle. Repeat a few times. Make sure you dont swallow the salt water because that can upset your stomach even further. You can do this several times throughout the day.
2. To ease your sore throat and calm your stomach you can use a blend of herbs to make a tea. Mix bayberry bark with ginger root in the following amounts: 1 teaspoon of bayberry bark, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne powder and add to 1 cup of boiling water, allow it to steep for about 30 minutes than enjoy.
3. There are many home made cough syrup recipes you can use (check out this free ebook on herbal cures to find out more), for now try this one: take two parts elecampane root , two parts marshmallow root, and one part horehound root, mix altogether and cover with honey. Let stand in a warm area of your home for about 24 hours. Strain the mixture and take syrup as needed, about a teaspoon at a time.
There are many other types of cough syrup and tea recipes that can help you feel better when you are sick. You may want to try different recipes to find the ones that you like the best: have the best flavor and work well for you.
And of course if you want to prevent sickness keep stocked up on some things that will help keep your immune system strong: Vitamin C, garlic, cinnamon, and honey to name a few. You can also add some fresh lemon juice to warm water and drink it daily to keep your immune system in tip top shape.
Hopefully you can escape the cold and flu season unscathed, but if you do catch some nasty bug use these flu home remedies. Not only can they help you feel better sooner, you can save some money on all the expensive over the counter medications. Youre already sick, you dont need to make it worse by having a big bill from your local drug store!
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Home Remedies For Pimples
* Rub fresh garlic on and around pimples. Pimples will disappear without
a mark with regular applications.
* Apply juice of raw papaya (including the skin and seed) on swelling pimples.
* Mix lime juice and rose water in equal portions. Apply on affected area.
wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.
* Apply ripe tomato pulp on pimples and keep upto 1 hour, then wash.
* Grind nutmeg with unboiled milk and apply on affected area.
This works as a magic. Pimples disappear without leaving a mark.
* Make orange peel paste by grinding it in some water. Apply on and
around pimples.
* Mix 1 tablespoon groundnut oil with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice to prevent
formation of blackheads and pimples .
* Apply fresh mint juice over the face every night for the treatment of pimples.
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