Piles

Piles, also known as haemorrhoids, are caused due to swelling and inflammation of the veins present in the rectum and anus. Piles treatment through Ayurveda has been quite effective. The ayurveda treatment is a more holistic method with no or very few side-effects.

There are two types of piles:

• External: These are present outside the anal verge.
• Internal: These occur inside the rectum.

What causes Piles: There are several factors that increase your risk of developing piles.

Some of the common factors that might lead to piles are:

• Genetic tendency (due to weak rectal veins, and walls).
• Poor tone of muscle in the rectal region.
• Constipation (hard stool).
• Obesity
• Inactive or sedentary lifestyle.
• Chronic or prolonged cough.
• Pregnancy
• Excessive use of laxatives or enemas.
• Habitual weight lifting.
  
  Signs and Symptoms of Piles: The symptoms of piles vary depending upon the site of piles, duration of symptoms and your overall health. External piles cause swelling outside the anus, irritation and itching. In some people, they can be painful sometimes but they usually do not bleed. Internal piles bleed during passage of hard stools but they are usually not painful. At times there can be slimy discharge of mucus from the piles. Based on their severity they can be classified into four grades (1 to 4). If you notice bleeding in when you pass stool consult a doctor for advice. Haemorrhoids/piles symptoms usually respond to treatment in a few days.  

  Ayurveda Remedies for piles is used to:

  • Reduce the constipation (the commonest predisposing factor for piles).
  • Relieve pain associated with piles and reduce the piles.
  Ayurveda medicines or herbs useful for reducing constipation are asafoetida, fennel and cumin. Ghee, buttermilk and green leafy vegetables in diet can also reduce constipation. Several ayurvedic remedies for treatment of piles are available.
  Some of the commonly used and effective ayurvedic herbs are:
  • Carrot (Daucus carota): It is effective in reducing the bleeding from piles (can be taken raw or cooked).
    
  • Garlic (Allium sativum): It is effective in reducing the bleeding from piles and is helpful to stop the growth of bleeding piles. Insert the garlic high up in the rectum so that it remains inside the rectum overnight.
    
  • Other herbs prescribed for treatment of piles are trikatu, cassia fistula, mimosa pudica, ailanthus excels, blumea balsamifera,and semicarpus anacardium.
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    Remedies in Ayurveda treatment can relieve pain or discomfort associated with piles. However, in case you have already undergone delf medication for piles and have also tried home remedies and have failed, consult an ayurvedic practitioner or allopathic physician

How to Reduce Body Heat

How to Reduce Body Heat: According to Ayurveda, it is ‘pitta’ or the body heat that allows body metabolism to work normally. When ‘pitta dosh’ occurs, the body heat becomes very high. This increase in body heat is sudden and undesirable and results in disruption of normal metabolism and chemical imbalances in the body. It is accompanied by symptoms such as acne, heartburn, skin rashes and diarrhoea and it is often recommended to reduce body heat with ayurveda.

 

How to Reduce Body Heat with Ayurveda

• You must avoid fried, spicy foods that can cause your normal body temperature to go up. Instead, a diet rich in foods such as cucumber and steamed green vegetables reduce body heat significantly. Buttermilk and muskmelon are also known to reduce body heat
• Drink a lot of cold water to reduce body heat with ayurveda effectively.
• Sabja seeds, soaked in water for some time and then added to milk with rosewater are effective in reducing body heat.
• Yoga exercises, such as pranayama, suryanamaskar and trikonasana help in cooling the body. Combined with meditation, they calm your body and mind, channelize your energies, and cool your body.
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  • Herbal teas made from coriander, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and rosewater improve metabolism and help lower body temperature. Both chamomile and peppermint tea soothe the body.
  • Massage your body with herbal oils to improve blood circulation and cool the body. Coconut oil is one of the best oils to maintain body temperature.
  • Avoid sugar and instead, go for sweeteners such as molasses and honey to regulate body heat.
  • You can have half a cup of beaten yoghurt with water after every meal to bring down body heat. Yogurt is a natural cooling agent.
  • Any physical activity such as swimming or gardening performed in calm and cool environments will help reduce body heat.
  • You can wear clothes in light pastel colours for a cooling effect. Fabrics such as linen and cotton keep the body cool.
  • You can also take a mixture of milk and one teaspoon almond powder with a pinch of turmeric powder to reduce body heat with Ayurveda.
  • Reduce consumption of too much salt, oil and spices as they add heat to the body. Avoid processed and fast foods for the same reason.
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    There is no single way to reduce body heat with Ayurveda, which is actually a vast assortment of remedies. It is better to consult an Ayurvedic physician to get advice on the best course of treatment

Cough

Cough is not a disease but merely a manifestation of any kind of obstruction in the tract which facilitates respiration. Although chemical based medicinal treatments for cough are easily available, most of them are known to stifle the mere outbursts alone. Ayurvedic treatment for cough is preferred because it addresses the root cause of the problem and aims to eliminate it. Moreover, chemical formulations for cough are also known to be responsible for side effects such as constipation and drowsiness. Hence, ayurvedic medicines for cough are considered favourable choices.

Ayurveda addresses cough as the Kapha Roga. Ayurvedic sciences primarily name the vata dosha as the prime cause of cough although kapha dosha and pitta dosha are also considered responsible. Ayurvedic treatment for cough can be bifurcated into two parts, the usage of herbs and abiding by dietary restrictions.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Cold and Cough with Herbs

Listed below are some of the essential herbs used in ayurvedic treatment for cough.

• If its whooping cough, garlic is one of the best remedies. Syrup made from 2 to 3 garlic cloves should be consumed twice or thrice a day.
• If there is congestion in the throat along with cough, Bay Berry should be considered as an effective option of ayurvedic treatment for cough. The bark of the Bay Berry tree should be consumed in powdered form. It is known as an effective remedy for chronic bronchial infections as well.
• Apply a paste of crushed leaves of Betel and water on the chest of the patient for effective relief from cough.
• The Belleric Myroblan fruit is considered to be an ideal ayurvedic treatment for cough.
• You could also boil some Butea leaves in water. Cool it and use this solution as an effective mouthwash for treating sore throats and coughs. This solution has excellent antibiotic properties which help curing coughs caused due to septic and throat infections.
• Sometimes, cough is a result of inflammation and infection in the pharynx. In such cases, cloves can be one of the most suitable ayurvedic remedies.
• Another effective formulation for ayurvedic treatment of cough would be to take some fenugreek seeds and boil them in water for about 30 minutes. Use this solution for gargles. It provides suitable relief.
• Henna is also extensively used in ayurvedic medicines for cough. It soothes sore throat and provides effective respite to cough and cold.
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  Ayurvedic Treatment for Cough—Dietary Regulations

  
  Ayurvedic treatment for cough and cold is also about dietary regulations. Some of the norms to be abided by would include:
  
  • Warm up the water before drinking as this would soothe the throat.
  • Avoid consuming anything cold directly from the fridge.
  • Do not consume veggies and fruits which have a cooling impact on the body. These would include papayas, oranges, watermelons, green bananas and cucumbers.
  • Preferably you should opt for consuming rice from an older crop if possible.
  • CThe above mentioned remedies pertaining to ayurvedic treatment for cough would ensure long term sustained relief from cough and related ailments. You just need to follow the treatment regime religiously, over a period of timeonsume fennel seeds on a regular basis along with some figs for excellent results.

Enjoy the motherhood...eat well

General Rules from Inception of Pregnancyto Delivery The mother-to-be should -

• Always try to be in a happy mood
• Be clean, neat and well dressed
• Wear simple clothes
• Sleep under a roof in a clean environment (not infested with insects such as mosquito's etc.)
  

The food she eats should be tasty, more of it should be in a liquid form, moist, nourishing, enriched with all the six rasas (tastes) and treated by deepan drugs which are known to increase appetite and digestive power.
She should always avoid -

• Excessive sex particularly during early and late pregnancy
• Overeating or fasting
• Sleeping during the day time and staying up late at night
• Tight clothes and tight belts
• Witnessing or listening to things which give rise to feelings of sorrow, anger, horror or agony
• Travelling in a vehicle on rough roads
• Squatting for a long time or sitting in an uncomfortable position or on a hard surface
• Lifting heavy things or remaining in a bending position for a long time
• Oleation massage etc. unless positively indicated
• Beholding natural urges unless in an emergency
• Dry, stale, fermented, heavy, hot or strong food, alcohol and meat (fish is allowed)
• Visiting abandoned and remote places
• Leaning into a deep well.

for Breast Feeding mothers

Lactation is the secretion of milk from breasts. It is an infant's privilege and a mother's pleasure to breast-feed. It is a natural phenomenon, which benefits both the mother as well as child and should not be avoided. Ayurvedic scholars have praised breast feeding and mentioned many advantages of the mother's milk in the ancient scriptures.Brest feeding is a best method to give the love to the child. This makes also the mother a total. A child understands the mother through breast-feeding. In ayurveda breast milk is called as nectar. Each breast should be considered as the knowledge pots for the child.
Following facts about lactation support this comparison.

• Mother's milk is naturally sterile and it protects the baby from many infections and diseases.
• It is always available at right temperature, suitable for the child.
• Mother's milk serves as a good store of IgA ad lectoferrin, which is not available in such a high concentration in any other milk. It increases the immunity of the child against a variety of bacteria and protects the infant from many diseases.
• Various digestive enzymes present in human milk make it more suitable and easily digestible for the baby.
• Milk lactose present in the milk inhibits growth of E. coli, and poliovirus, thus protecting the baby.
  

Ayurveda ascribes its Vata-Pitta-Kapha dosha qualities on the milk and blames the mother's diet for any health problems in the child. This is because breast-milk is Upadhatu of Rasadhatu and is directly influenced by the quality of Rasadhatu which in turn is made up of the food we eat.
The quality of milk produced can be assessed very easily. Let a drop of milk fall into a container of water. If it disperses, the milk is of good quality; if it sinks, it is heavy with Kapha (hence, Kapha provoking items have to be removed from the diet) If the milk floats, it is because of the airy Vata (the child will pass gaseous stools and suffer from gripes). Dashmoolarishta in this case is the herb of choice. If Pitta is in excess, it will tinge the milk yellow. Shatavari is the herb given to the mother for excess Pitta. Dietetics for lactating mother -

• Regular intake of the canned foods, hot, pungent, and spicy food recipes should be avoided, as these decrease milk secretion.The best diet for a nursing mother is a simple, bland vegetarian menu.
• Also, Ghee and oils should be taken in adequate amount to improve digestion, facilitate the evacuation of bowels, nourish the traumatized tissues, and subdue the vitiated Vata Dosha, which gets aggravated during the process of childbirth.
• Exposure to polluted and infectious climatic conditions should be avoided, since any infection to the mother during lactational period can be easily transferred to the child.
• Care should be taken while taking drugs during lactation, since many drugs are excreted through mil and might exert an adverse effect on the baby.
• Breast-feeding should be stopped in cases of breast abscess, when milk is infected. It should be squeezed out and discarded to avoid further congestion.
• Even when there is profuse milk secretion, semi solid food should be started from the age of 4th month. Gradually, breast-feeding should be stopped and the child should be given solid food from the age of one year. This is known as weaning and is described in the Ayurvedic texts as Annaprashan Samskara. The first food item given to the child should be semi solid paste of well-cooked rice with sugar and cardamom. Initially, only ½ to 1 tsp of the food should be given. Gradually, over months, the quantity should be increased and by 10-12 months, regular solid diet should be started.
• If milk secretion is more than what is required by the baby, extra milk should be squeezed and discarded, otherwise it can cause congestion and result in the formation of the breast abscess.

Useful Tips -

• If your breast milk is scanty, try this mixture of almond milk and herbs, soak ten almonds in water overnight. Then  peel them, put them in a blender, add a cup of hot milk and puree them. Pour the almond milk into a glass and stir in a pinch each of ginger powder, cardamom and saffron and a teaspoon of date sugar (available in most health food stores) or honey. Drink this twice a day, morning and evening, to help strengthen the quality and quantity of your breast milk.
• Women with pitta or kapha doshas drink three to four cups of pomegranate juice (available in most health food stores) daily to regulate lactation. Vata women should avoid pomegranate juice since it can aggravate Vata dosha.
• Powder of Asparagus recemosus (Shatavari) should be taken in the dose of 1 GM daily along with milk to maintain the quality of lactation. Shatavari Kalpa is a formulation very useful as ‘ galactagogue ’ for mothers after delivery. Its regular use is very helpful in maintaining quality and quantity of milk.
• Other generic preparations of Asparagus recemosus (Shatavari) and Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) such as Shatavari Ghrita, Ashvagandhadi Churna, etc., can also be taken for maintaining the quality as well as quantity of milk.
• For the cases of cracked nipple, local application of 'Shatadhouta Ghrita' on the affected nipple is very useful.

Hair treatments

Ayurveda- The Indian traditional system of health care believes in a holistic approach to health care and hair care is one of the vital parts of it. Ayurveda believes that just external application and precautions are not sufficient to keep it full of life, strength, luster, sheen, color, vitality and healthy life long. This issue is discussed in almost every classical text in detail which shows that our Rishis (sages) were also aware of the importance of this field. Ayurvedic Ahara-Vihar (Diet and Lifestyle) concept are two major factors that influence whole body and the health of the hair as well. Irregular dietary habits, Poor diet, Illness and Deficiencies of any particular Vitamin and Mineral affects the quality of hair and problems like dandruff, thinning hair, early baldness, premature graying, spoil the hair quality. In an individual the condition of the hair is the reflection of the complete constitution of his physical state. If the person is not healthy then the bad health will reflect from the hair. Ayurvedic classical literatures thrust upon overall regulation for hair care

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Basic guidelines one should follow in life for wellbeing of hair are as follows:

• (I). Massage scalp regularly: Topical application of medicated hair oil improves nourishment to the scalp which helps to keep your hair long, lustrous, strong, shining and thick. The warm oil head and scalp massage, especially when done with oil infused with Keshya (hair-friendly) herbs, nourishes the hair and scalp, alleviates dry scalp, enhances circulation. Coconut oil or Sesame oil, infused with herbs like Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Bhringaraj (Eclipta alba) or Japa (Hibiscus), helps maintain the color and luster of hair. Ayurvedic herbal hair oils contain a blend of hair-friendly herbs. If you can massage two or three times a week preferably in morning (1-2 hours before bath) for nourishment. Apply Narikela (coconut) oil or Sarshapi(mustard) oil (depending upon availability and suitability) at least three times in a week. Use of Classical Ayurvedic Medicated Oils like: Bhringraja oil, Neelibhringadi oil, Mahabhringraja oil and Brahmi-Amla oil helps to control complaints related to the scalp and hair.
• (II). Regular cleansing of scalp and hair: Always keep your hair and scalp clean to avoid clogged hair follicles and itching of scalp. Cleanse with a gentle herbal shampoo or baby soap or soft home made herbal based shampoo. Over or excessive shampooing, especially with a harsh shampoo can lead to dry out the scalp and damage hair. Use lukewarm or fresh water to wash your hair, and follow with a natural conditioner. Let the hair dry naturally rather than blow-drying it. Trim hair regularly to take care of split ends and natural wear and tear. Regularly cleaning and brushing the hair is very important. When the hairs are brushed, oil-producing glands in the scalp get stimulated. This natural oil makes the hair glossy and healthy. To give extra shine to the hair, after washing rinse the hair with some lemon juice mixed in a cup of warm water.
• (III). Regulate dietary habits: Irregular or unhealthy eating habits affect over all performance of all of our systems. Healthy eating is just as important for effective digestion and absorption as the healthy diet itself. Food should be fresh and whole and prepared lovingly. Ayurveda advocates that every one should have food in properly ventilated, calm, quiet corner and should not do any other job at the time of having food like watching your favorite television show or talking and discussing any business issue. Eat with your attention on the food, in a calm and serene frame of mind, and one should chew food properly before swallowing. For a good digestion a healthy person should not drink too much water during meals, few sips of water in between bites is fine, otherwise proper watering time is half an hour after food. One should drink luke warm water if oily, spicy and non vegetarian food is consumed. Dinner should always be light. All of such restrictions are important if you wish to keep your body free of Ama (toxins). Toxins build up in the body obstructs nutrients from reaching the cells and tissues of the body. The food articles and bad habits which one should get rid off are discussed also. They are as follows: Excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, meats and smoking should be avoided. Eating too much fried, oily, greasy, spicy, sour and acidic foods is always harmful. Chemical or synthetic medicines should be avoided. Low blood circulation, anemia, general weakness after disease, stress, anxiety and mental tension should be treated by improving dietary habits and routine. Diseases like typhoid fever, jaundice and hormonal imbalance cause excessive falling of hair and aggravate the incidence of dandruff.
  For more information read - Eat Right for Healthy Life Especially after the age of forty, it is important to undergo periodic internal cleansing to flush away Ama (toxins). Triphala (mixture of equal quantity of fruits of Amalaki - Emblica officinalis, Vibhitaka - Terminalia belerica and Harad - Terminalia chebula) is a very popular, gentle, non- habit forming cleanser that can be taken frequently to regulate the digestive system.
  
• (IV). Nutritious diet: Ayurvedic concept of way of life strongly is of the view, that healthy and nutritious food improves body of hair, so a balanced assortment of nutrients is necessary to prevent premature hair loss and early graying.
  List of beneficial hair foods include white Sesame seeds, fresh Coconut, Green vegetables, whole Grains, Dates and Raisins, Dadhi (curd), Sprouted mixture of beans, Nuts and Seeds and healthy fats such as Ghee or Oil. Ayurvedic system of medicine advises to cook food with spices and aromatic herbs as they improve digestion and detoxify our body tissues. Ayurveda advocates for regular intake of Haridra (Turmeric), Maricha (Black pepper), Methi (Fenugreek), Dhania (Coriander) and Jeera (Cumin) are both flavoring and Agni (digestive fire) enhancing. Herbs like Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Hingu (Asafoetida), Bhringraja (Eclipta alba) and seasonal fruits especially citrus fruits help to improve digestion and immunity for all age groups and all Dosha types.
• (V). Sleep Sufficiently: As per Ayurvedic concepts: Sleep is as important as nutritious food for well being of human body. Improper or irregular sleeping schedule causes disturbance to our body clock. Sleep is the phase when our body repairs tissues and reorganizes systems. One should retire to bed before 10 p.m. and should finish dinner two hours prior to sleep. Light dinner with less spice followed by a glass of milk (an hour after dinner) is always found to induce good quality sleep. Lack of sufficient sleep can lead to poor health of hair.
• (VI). Stress management: Everybody faces high levels of mental and emotional stress due to fierce competition in day to day life of modern times. Living regularly in such state of stress can lead to excessive falling, premature graying, dry, dull-looking, lifeless appearance of hair. Herbal tea enriched with any one or more of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Mandookparni (Centella asiatica), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) supports natural ability to manage stress. Always spare time to rest and relax and practice relaxing yoga techniques and meditation to keep stress under control. Massaging scalp with medicated herbal oils is found to be helpful to mental relaxation and to control mood swings.
  Ayurvedic hair cleanser - Blend together coarsely grinded Amalaki (Embilica officinalis) - 50 Gms., Shikakai (Acacia concinna) - 30 Gms. and Arishtaka (Sapindus trifoliatus) - 20 Gms and Water - 1.5 Ltrs. make a decoction by boiling contents so that the water is reduced to 1 Ltr. and keep after straining it for washing the hair, but application of oil is always advisable prior to it. This should be made fresh.This a quantity of ingredients in this formulation is for reference only; quantities should be adjusted as per one's daily requirement. Use of freshly made hair wash solution is always advisable. This article in nutshell:
  • - Shape or condition of your hair is reflection of your internal health.
  • - Good quality sleep relieves stress which is one of the causes of bad hair health.
  • - Following healthy food habits is always beneficial for wellbeing of hair.
  • - High protein diet improves condition of hair, controls excessive falling of hair.
  • - Crash dieting, hormonal imbalances, anemia and low blood circulation cause hair falling.
  • - Regular milk intake, sesame seeds, almonds and dry fruits help to make hair full of life.
  • - Application of Sesame oil or Coconut oil or Mustard oil is always good for healthy hair.
  • - Regular shampooing with undiluted shampoos should be avoided as it will damage hair.
  • - Hair oils enriched with Keshya (Hair friendly) herbs are always beneficial for hair.
  • - Regular maintaining of scalp hygiene is of prime importance to control hair disorders.
  • - Brushing naturally dried hair stimulates circulation to the scalp and hair follicles.
  • - Cleaning with hard water should be avoided, as it makes hair dry, rough, messy and dull.
  • - Always dilute shampoo by adding 100 times soft or mineral water to it
    

for hair loss

More and More people are turning towards Ayurveda for their hair loss problem. Hair loss can be embarrassing and hamper one’s self esteem and confidence. When treated early hair loss can be reduced and even stopped completely.
Ayurvedic consideration:
Ayurveda believes that hair fall control is very much associated to the body type and also the stability of your mind-body structure. Ayurveda considers the hair as a byproduct for bone formation. The tissues which are responsible for formation of bones are also responsible for your hair growth.Hair fall is considered to be a problem of pitta dosha in Ayurveda and excess of Pitta dosha in the body is the chief cause of hair problems.. Ayurvedic hair loss treatment measures are known for their effectiveness. Usually the Ayurvedic treatment for hair loss includes diet, meditation, yoga, and yes, we cannot forget medicated herbal oil massage. Ayurvedic Dietary Recomendations for Hair Loss Treatment : As hair fall is considered a problem of pitta dosha , you need to identify the bad eating habits that are contributing to the increase of pitta in your body. Pitta is increased by excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, meats and excessive smoking. Pitta is also aggravated by eating too much fried, oily, greasy, spicy, sour, and acidic foods. Useful Dietary Tips:
-- Aloe vera: Take 1/3rd cup of aloe vera juice. Instead of this, you can also take 1 tbsp of aloe vera gel with a pinch of cumin thrice a day for 3 months for hair fall control. -- Drink fresh juices of carrot, alfalfa, lettuce and spinach for aiding in hair growth. -- Sesame seeds: A spoonful of white sesame seeds each morning can be a great source of magnesium and calcium. They are very effective hair loss checkers. -- Yoghurt: Consuming yoghurt everyday reduces hair fall to a large extent. It is a trusted remedy for hair related problems
-- Green leafy vegetables and fruits: No one can underestimate vegetables and fruits for preserving hair fall, as they are rich in fiber which are an excellent in preventing hair fall. -- Vitamin C, vitamin B-complex, zinc, sulphur and some important fatty acids are very important to make the roots of your hair strong. You can find these nutrients in sprouts, yeast, buttermilk, nuts, milk, soy beans and whole grains. Include these in your diet and you can expect to reduce your hair fall in a few months. -- Drink plenty of water. You do need to flush out the toxins that have accumulated in your body and drinking water is the best of doing it. -- Alcoholic drinks have animosity with good hair so you should better avoid it. Yoga and Meditation for Hair Loss Treatment: Inverted asanas such as Sarvangasana that tend to reverse the gravity on the body are best suited for treatment of hair loss. They stimulate the flow of blood to the head. Make sure you pratice such asanas under the guidance of a yoga teacher. What you must additionally do is practice deep breathing exercises to control stress, anxiety and keep your mind balanced. Ayurvedic Herbs recommended for Hair Loss Treatment:

• Bhringaraaja: known as king of the hair, promotes hair growth on the head and effectively stops and reverses balding and premature graying. It helps to calm the mind promoting sound sleep. Bhringaraaja (Eclipta prostrata) is taken internally and used externally as Bhringraj oil and is an excellent rejuvenator
  
• Brahmi: This hair pack is available in most Indian grocery stores and used with curd is an excellent hair pack.
  
• Amla: Indian gooseberry is packed with Vitamin C and thus loaded with antioxidants. In powdered form it can be mixed with henna, brahmi powders along with curd to make a great hair pack.
  
• Neem: This is a natural remedy against dandruff and lice and also has blood purifying abilities. Use in powdered form with coconut oil or curd to massage scalp.
  
• Ritha: These are natural soap nuts that are used for cleaning hair without stripping off the natural oils. Use
• Ashwagandha: weakened immune system is one of the fators for hair loss.Ashwagandha makes you feel energized and healthier. It stops stress, increases vigor and helps regrow lost hair.
• Medicated Herbal Oils and Massage: There are different types of oils useful in hair fall – coconut oil, amla oil, brahmi oil, arnica oil or mustard oil. Honey can also be used to stimulate growth in hair follicles. Apple cidar vinegar can also be used for fast hair growth.
  in powdered form to massage scalp and wash off thoroughly

Breast Enhancement

Most women would like to change the size and the shape of their breasts. And while the cosmetic changes are easy to achieve and reverse, if needed, breast augmentation surgery is not for everyone.
Surgical breast augmentation is a substantial investment of time and money, it has a lot of health consequences and the results can never be fully predictable. All together, these factors can make breast augmentation a last resort for those who want to change the size and shape of their breasts. There are several alternatives that women can try to improve the shape of their breasts before resorting to surgery. These breast enhancement techniques range from breast enhancement creams and pills to easy breast enhancement exercises that tone all of your upper body. Breast Enhancement Pills
Breast enhancement pills usually offer a combination of several herbal ingredients. Most often, the formula includes fenugreek, saw palmetto, Mexican wild yam, fennel, Dong Quai, damiana, and blessed thistle. The herbal components of breast enhancement pills start a reaction similar to those that occur during puberty, when women’s breast tissue starts to grow. These herbs deliver plant estrogen, which stimulates the growth of the delicate breast tissue from inside by causing hormonal changes. Plant estrogen, as scary and medicinal as it sounds, is a natural product derived from plants and is quite mild. It may take time to achieve the desired results with breast enhancement pills. Women with small to medium cup size when taking breast enhancement pills usually achieve their optimum results within two months. Some women continue to take breast enhancement pills on an ongoing basis because they notice other positive changes in health. Herbal remedies, including breast enhancement pills, have many advantages over surgical breast augmentation, due to lower costs, less health risks and fewer side effects
Breast Enhancement Creams and LotionsThis type of breast enhancement is not the most effective when used on its own. When combined with pills and exercises, breast enhancement creams can yield substantial breast size increase. Breast enhancement creams act in pretty much the same way that the breast enhancement pills do. Typically breast enhancement cream contains a mix of herbs along with mild chemicals that stimulate the growth of fat cells in the breast without growing fat cells on other parts of the body. Breast enhancement creams have other cosmetic effects, as they make the breasts firmer and more smooth, enhancing the total look and feel of the breasts. Breast Enhancement Exercises
Breast enhancement exercises are perhaps the cheapest and most natural method for promoting breast growth although they require a dedicated approach to make them work.
The most popular breast enhancement exercise is a push-up. Here’s the right way to do push-ups:
1) Lie facing down on your stomach on a flat surface
2) Bend your knees and cross your ankles.
3) Now start bending your elbows while keeping your palms in line with your shoulders.
4) Remaining balanced on your palms and elbows raise your body - keeping your ankles crossed. This way, you don't raise too much weight. Don't straighten your elbows when raising the body - it may cause damage to your joints.
5) Slowly lower your entire body, but don't lie down. You should decrease the angle only until your arms become in line with the floor.
You should try to repeat push-ups ten times, gradually increasing the repetitions as you get stronger
Breast enhancement exercises, like any form of exercise, should be performed in sportswear, on a comfortable flat surface. If done without caution, these exercises can strain the muscles, so speak to your doctor first if you have any concerns. Don't push yourself too hard, and stop immediately if you feel unwell, be it pain or tension. Performing these breast enhancement exercises daily, or at least two to three times a week should help you achieve more round "perky" breasts. Plus, it has the added benefit of strengthening your back muscles to help improve your posture, too. Following an exercise regime that includes push-ups you can also use breast enhancement creams and pills. When all the breast enhancement techniques are used in conjunction with each other, you can achieve optimal results.

 

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Cracked heels

An application of hydrogenated or shortening vegetable oil is good. This is to be applied after washing the feet make it clean and dry. You should apply the thick coat of this oil. It is an effective natural cure for cracked heels and is also one of the effective home remedies for cracked heels.
Never go out with bare feet. Use socks or shoes or any type of footwear.
Ever let your feet extra dry. Keep on applying something like cream, oil etc.
You can also apply pulp of ripe banana on the cracked area of the heel. This pulp is kept for about 10 minutes and then it is cleaned. This is one of the good home remedies for cracked heels.
Soak the affected feet in water containing lemon juice. This therapy is to be done once in a week till you find the benefit.
The daily therapy to be followed is putting the feet in warm soapy water for about fifteen minutes at the end of the day when you are sure that you need not to go outside any more.
Another therapy is mixing a tsp of Vaseline and juice of one lemon. This mixture is to be rubbed on the cracked and other area where there is dryness. The affected area should absorb this mixture. It is also one of the good home remedies for cracked heels.
Regular application of mixture of glycerine and rosewater is well known home remedy for cracked heels.
Applying the melt paraffin wax and mixing it well with little mustard oil is time tasted and one of the proven home remedies for cracked heels. This is to be applied throughout night and rinse off in the morning. The whole therapy is to be continued for at least 10-15 days.

One should include the diet rich in calcium, minerals, zinc and vitamins. Omega 3 fatty acids are also considered to be best for cracked heels.
Include vegetable oils, green vegetables, cereals, wheat germ, whole-grain products.
Take some foods like goat’s milk, dairy products, meat, chicken, oysters, brown rice, cold water fish etc. which are rich in calcium, zinc, iron etc.
Use foot scrub after soaking your feet into lukewarm water. This will remove dead skin and unwanted material from the cracked heels. This is one of the effective home remedies for cracked heels.
You can also apply coconut oil which has shown good results in cracked heels. This is also one of the effective home remedies for cracked heels.
Some experts suggest application of petroleum jelly after drying the area and put on the socks later. This is to be done just before going to the bed. This is to be tried at least for a week.

Bed wetting

The child should be given two walnut halves and a teaspoon of raisins before retiring to the bed at night. This is one of the effective home remedies for bedwetting.

One should not feed the child with water two to four hours before bedtime.
Provide stress free environment to the child.
Bananas are to be given.
One can go for chewing the cinnamon bark once in a day. It is one of the common home remedies for bedwetting.
Try to avoid sweets, meat, artificial additives and too much of fruits.
The mental counseling is the first and foremost therapy to be used to the child suffering from the bedwetting.
Mix Sarson powder in a cup of milk, and give to the child at night before going to bed. This will stops the bedwetting problem and is one of the good home remedies for bedwetting..
Some therapists suggest that massaging on the bladder (the pelvic) area will be surely beneficial. This will tone up the muscles of the bladder and gives the child ability to hold and to control the micturation.
When the children go to bed, they are to be taken to bathrooms and should be encouraged to urinate. Stay till they pass the urine. Remember haste makes waste!
Latest studies reveal that dairy products, eggs, soy, caffeine in any forms, soy and wheat are little bit bladder irritant and work as diuretics. They are to be restricted in excess. Don’t provide chocolates, cola and junk food to your child. Thses helps your child to stop bedwetting.

Some of the experts suggest that “Magnet Therapy” works somehow in the problem called bedwetting.
Make children understand that remaining dry is good and praiseworthy. Bedwetting is bad and so shameful.
Take Neo tablets (Charak) in the dose of 1 to 2 tablets daily for at least two to three months. This is a good home remedy for bedwetting.
Some alternative therapies like shiatsu and reflexology have reported curing many of the cases positively without any harm effects.
Some herbal medicines like horsetail, cornsilk, Zea mays and lemon balm works wonderfully. Some reports reveal the efficacy of Melissa officinalis on the bed wetting. For this, two to three handfuls of the mixtures of above drugs are to be placed in a jar and then covered with the boiling water. The tea should be allowed to sleep over night. Then the child is to be given half a cup of this tea thrice a day with the last dose to be given at least one and a half hours before bedtimes. These are also effective natural cures for bedwetting and are one of the good home remedies for bedwetting

skin allergies

Wash your face with water everytime you go out and come back. In winters use lukewarm water. It is an effective home remedy for skin allergy.

Always wipe your body with a neat and clean soft towel.

Mix 1 teaspoon of lime juice with sandalwood paste and apply on the affected area. It is also helpful in treating skin allergies.

Extract juice of one lemon and mix with equal quantity of rose water. Apply this mixture on the face and let it stay for about half an hour. Wash the face with fresh water.

Grind 1 teaspoon of poppy seeds with 1 teaspoon water. Add some lime juice. Apply to affected area for relief from skin allergies.

Add 1/4 cup vodka, 10 drops rose oil, 1/2 cup fresh deep-red rose petals in two cups of distilled water and apply on face.

Mix sandalwood paste with rosewater and apply on the face. Rinse off after 30 minutes. It is also effective cures for skin allergies.

Leafy green vegetables contain vitamins, minerals which nourishes the skin.

Fruits like plums, melon, orange, apples, grapes are excellent for the skin.

Try some blood purifying medicine.

Do not change your cosmetics frequently

Acne

Home Remedies for Acne, Herbal Remedies, Back Acne, Acne Tips, Back Acne Tips, Advice for Acne Cure

• Apply toothpaste on the pimples at nighttime just before bed and wash off in the morning. Do several times until acne is gone. This is one of the popular acne home remedies.
  
• Wash your face with lukewarm water, with a Neem based soap twice a day. Neem is known to be a good remedy for acne.
  
• Apply a paste of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and wash with lukewarm water.
  
• Mix the paste of tender neem leaves with turmeric and apply of affected area. The traditional approach to cure acne. One of the acne home remedies for acne which has been proven effective with many people.
  
• Apply ripe Tomatoes pulp on acne, pimples and keep them for 1 hour, then wash.
  
• For women, you should always remove all your makeup at night, wash your face completely and try to get all the make up off. You could also use special makeup made of sensitive skin that doesn't use oil as a base. Place strawberry leaves on the acne, the alkalinity helps to reduce the swelling.
  
• Apply fresh lemon juice on the affected area overnight. Wash off with water next morning. Use this home remedy only if your skin is not sensitive
• Extract juice of one lemon and mix with equal quantity of rose water. Apply this mixture on the face and let it stay for about half an hour. Wash the face with fresh water. About 15 days application helps cure acne, pimples.
  
• Mix mint juice with turmeric powder and apply on affected area. Leave for 15-20 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water.
  
• Ice down the acne before bed.
  
• A paste made from one teaspoon each of sandalwood powder and turmeric mixed with milk is very good. This is one of the best home remedies for acne and for skin care
  
• Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Eat healthy Be healthy. One of the useful home remedies for acne.
  
• Clean face with cotton wool dipped in rose water 2-3 times a day. Another popular acne home remedies for acne.
  
• Apply grated potatoes to treat wrinkles, pimples, blackheads,acne.
  
• Put a slice of lemon in boiling water, and drink as a replacement to tea or coffee.
  
• Aloe vera juice applied to acne is an effective treatment. It can also be taken internally. Aloe Vera is know as a wonderful herb for skin care and treat acne. It can be your home remedy for acne.
• Apply grated potatoes to treat wrinkles, pimples, blackheads,acne.
  
• Put a slice of lemon in boiling water, and drink as a replacement to tea or coffee.
  
• Aloe vera juice applied to acne is an effective treatment. It can also be taken internally. Aloe Vera is know as a wonderful herb for skin care and treat acne. It can be your home remedy for acne.
  
  
• Blend cucumber and apply the paste on your face and leave it for 1/2 hour and then rinse. This refreshes your skin and prevent acne.
  
• Mix sandalwood paste with rosewater and apply on the face. Rinse off after 30 minutes. A simple acne home remedy.
  
• Grind orange peel with some water to a paste and apply on affected parts. A really effective treatment and a natural cure for acne
  
• Make a paste by mixing 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the acne, pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water.
  
• Mix 1 teaspoon lemon juice in 1 teaspoon finely ground cinnamon powder and apply on affected areas frequently.
  
• Rub fresh garlic on and around acne (pimples), pimples will disappear with a magic. One of the smellier acne home remedies
  
• Apply a paste made from one teaspoon of cumin seeds. Remove after one hour.
  
• Use 2-3 tsp. dried basil leaves to 1 cup boiling water. Steep 10-20 minutes. Cool, and apply with cotton ball. Natural Cure for acne
  
• Mix groundnut oil with an equal amount of fresh lime juice and apply on face. Leave for 10-15 minutes and wash.
  
• Apply fresh lime juice mixed to a glass of boiled milk as a face wash for acne, pimples. An eastern approach to acne home remedies for acne.
  
• Make a paste of roasted & powdered pomegranate with fresh lime juice and apply over acne, pimples, blackhead.
  
• Dab egg white on your pimple and leave on for at least 20 minutes . Another simple home remedy for acne.
  
• All acne home remedies for acne should include a healthy diet. Avoid eating chocolate, fried food, and refined sugar.
  
• Mix lime juice and rose water in equal portions. Apply on affected area. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.
  
• Drink wheat grass juice to prevent and cure acne. A simple and Natural herbal Cure for acne
  
  
• Apply a paste of ground black cumin seeds and vinegar to affected areas
  
• Apply a paste of sandalwood and turmeric powder to affected areas to cure acne.
  
• Make a powder from ground neem leaves and add some water to make a paste. Apply to affected areas.
  
• Neem Capsules can be really effective to cure and prevent acne.
  
• Use Lavender oil to apply directly on the acne area.
  
• All acne home remedies for acne are enhanced by proper vitamin and mineral supplementation.

Home remedies for dark skin

Take 1 tsp of milk powder with 1 tsp of honey and same of lemon juice. Add ½ tsp of almond oil. This mixture is to be applied on face and washed off after 10-15 minutes. You can also apply this pack to other body parts where you have dark skin. This brings shine to the skin and removes the tan. This is one of the useful home remedies for dark skin.

You can place the slice of raw potato on the face which helps reducing the blemishes and other marks.
You can mix oatmeal with curd and tomato juice. Apply this mixture on the face or at the affected area. Keep it for 15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly. Do it with cold water which will help you remove the tan and will also lighten the skin. This is one of the well liked home remedies for dark skin
Simple application of turmeric powder along with lime juice will remove the tan. Lime juice is considered as natural bleach. This is also one of the effective home remedies for dark skin
One can also apply dried orange peels mixed with curd. This also helps reducing the blemishes and scars. You can also apply this solution to other parts of the body where the skin is dark. It is an effective home remedy for dark skin.
You can also try this – take four almonds and soak them overnight. In the morning, grind them into fine paste using the milk. This pack can be applied wherever you have the darker skin. This works well especially on the face. The pack should be applied overnight and rinsed off early in the morning with cold water. Repeat the procedure and continue for fifteen days for maximum benefits. This is one of the simple and effective home remedies for dark skin
One tbsp of gram flour can be mixed with 2 tsp of cow’s milk. About 2-3 drops of lime juice can be added. This gives glory to the skin. This mixture is to be applied on dark skin and left for 15 minutes before washing off. The course for this is up to a month. It is a commonly used natural remedy for dark skin.
A paste of fresh ground mint leaves is good for treating dark skin. For this, take the paste and apply for about 20 minutes. The therapy is to be continued for at least 15 days. This is one of the best home remedies for dark skin
Grated tomato works as well. Make a mixture of grated tomatoes along with 2-3 drops of lime juice. Apply this on the affected area for about 20 minutes and then wash off gently. Do this two times a day at least for 20 days. This is one of the good home remedies for dark skin
Drink plenty of water. This will help flushing out the toxins from the body. You water intake should be doubled in the sunny days or summer.
Avoid excessive consumption of oily and the food which is heavy to digest.
Add whole cereals, vegetables, fruits, pulses etc into your diet.
You can prepare homemade skin pack for natural and glory of the skin. For this, take 1tsp of milk powder with 1 tsp of turmeric powder. You can also add Aloe vera pulp to this. Mix it well and apply on the darker part of the skin. Let it be for 20 minutes and then wash thoroughly. This is one of the good and simple home remedies for dark skin
Simple mixing of turmeric powder along with lime juice and beet juice will enhance your darker skin into the fair complexions.

Avoid direct sunlight. You can cover the darker part of your body while going outside. Sun can burn your skin and skin may turn into dark coloration.
Eat more roughage i.e. include fiber in your diet. For this you can take salads of many varieties.
Certain Ayurvedic herbs like ‘Saariva’, ‘Manjishtha’ etc. are useful in treating the dark skin. These herbs have capacity to purify the blood.
Certain herbal formulas like ‘Mahamanjishthadi kwatha’ is said to be useful for the dark skin.

If possible, stop using the chemical soap. Use herbal soap.
Mak a paste of fresh ground mint leaves and apply it and leave it for about 20 minutes. Wash with cold water and do this for 15 days. This is one of the good home remedies for dark skin
Don’t over make-up yourself. Try to include the cosmetic items made up of herbs rather than harmful chemicals.
Studies reveal that taking too much stress and tension also lead to darker skin. This occurs especially under and around the eyes. Avoiding stress will help you reducing darkening of the skin.
Some experts suggest that ‘mud-therapy’ is very useful restoring your original skin color.
Avoid all the skin application if they irritate you. If even waxing can irritate your skin. If you find any of them which doesn’t suite you, kindly avoid any of the techniques

Diet chart

 

 

Diet Chart
A spicy meal aggregates Pitta - while it could bring some warmth required for Vata. The diet in general should be soft and moderately warm.

Intake of sweets, fruits should be habitual course to bring up the Kapha levels on a day today basics.With Vata dominating, digestive functions also might fluctuate. While nourishi ng foods are preferred for V-P profiles their optimal utilisation by tissues may also be unpredictable. To overcome this limitation - smaller meals at regular intervals should be preffered. to smoothen Vata, fat intake is a necessity in V-P profiles. Topping of softly cooked foods, with clarified butter (or ghee) is preferable.

Early morning:

• Juice of half a lemon mixed in a glass of warm water and a teaspoon of honey.

Breakfast:

• Carbohydrates, whole wheat bread, roti (chapati), whole grain cereal.

• A cup of skimmed milk.

Lunch:

• Salad of raw vegetables such as carrot, cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes, fruits and boiled vegetables as starter.

• Wheat chapatis/rice.

• Whole grain vegetables like kidney beans, dal, peas, lightly cooked vegetables, green coriander leaves.

• Skim yogurt.
  
  Mid afternoon:
  • A glass of carrot, orange, pineapple/ mix juice or tea/ milk made with ayurvedic. preparation to cure any ailment.
  • Some fruits.
  Dinner:
  • A vegetable soup as starter.
  • Wheat chapatis/rice.
  • Whole grain vegetables and lightly cooked green vegetables.
  • Fruit salad, cabbage, carrot.
  • Skimmed yogurt, if needed.
  • Light dessert of your choice with minimum sugar.
  Choose the type of food:
  • Eat skin nourishing nourishing foods. Leafy green vegetables contain vitamins, minerals and are high in antioxidant properties.
  • Fruits like orange, grapes, melons, pears, plums and stewed apples at are excellent for the skin. They can be eaten any time. But do not overeat.
  • Avoid packaged, canned, frozen, processed foods and leftovers. Prefer frehly prepared food.
  • Use spices like turmeric, coriander, cumin and black pepper to improve digestion, nourish the skin.
  • Oils like ghee (clarified butter) and organic, extra virgin olive oil should be included in the diet as they lubricate, nourish and create lustre in the skin.
  • Have two glass of daily milk.

    

    A spicy meal aggregates Pitta - while it could bring some warmth required for Vata. The diet in general should be soft and moderately warm.

    Intake of sweets, fruits should be habitual course to bring up the Kapha levels on a day today basics.With Vata dominating, digestive functions also might fluctuate. While nourishi ng foods are preferred for V-P profiles their optimal utilisation by tissues may also be unpredictable. To overcome this limitation - smaller meals at regular intervals should be preffered. to smoothen Vata, fat intake is a necessity in V-P profiles. Topping of softly cooked foods, with clarified butter (or ghee) is preferable.

    Early morning:

    • Juice of half a lemon mixed in a glass of warm water and a teaspoon of honey.

    Breakfast:

    • Carbohydrates, whole wheat bread, roti (chapati), whole grain cereal.

    • A cup of skimmed milk.

    Lunch:

    • Salad of raw vegetables such as carrot, cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes, fruits and boiled vegetables as starter.

    • Wheat chapatis/rice.

    • Whole grain vegetables like kidney beans, dal, peas, lightly cooked vegetables, green coriander leaves.

    • Skim yogurt.

    Mid afternoon:

    • A glass of carrot, orange, pineapple/ mix juice or tea/ milk made with ayurvedic. preparation to cure any ailment.

    • Some fruits.

    Dinner:

    • A vegetable soup as starter.

    • Wheat chapatis/rice.

    • Whole grain vegetables and lightly cooked green vegetables.

    • Fruit salad, cabbage, carrot.

    • Skimmed yogurt, if needed.

    • Light dessert of your choice with minimum sugar.

    Choose the type of food:

    • Eat skin nourishing nourishing foods. Leafy green vegetables contain vitamins, minerals and are high in antioxidant properties.

    • Fruits like orange, grapes, melons, pears, plums and stewed apples at are excellent for the skin. They can be eaten any time. But do not overeat.

    • Avoid packaged, canned, frozen, processed foods and leftovers. Prefer frehly prepared food.

    • Use spices like turmeric, coriander, cumin and black pepper to improve digestion, nourish the skin.

    • Oils like ghee (clarified butter) and organic, extra virgin olive oil should be included in the diet as they lubricate, nourish and create lustre in the skin.

    • Have two glass of daily milk

    Grains	Legumes	Vegetables	Fruits	Spices
    Best options Wheat Basmati Rice	Best options Black gram Aduki beans	Best options Asparagus Avocado Grated coconut Raw Banana Sweet Potatoes	Eat Bananas Cantaloupes Cooked Apples Fleshy dates Papaya . Tender coconut Water melon	Eat Coriander . Cumin Curry leaves Fennel Poppy seeds Saffron . Turmeric
    Other choices Oats	Other Choices (Spiced with Asafoetida/ Garlic) Whole Green gram Whole Red lentils	Other choices (Summer) Ash gourd bottle gourd Pointed gourd Pumpkin Rindged gourd Sponge gourd Other choices (Winter) Flat beans French beans Lamb's quarters Onion stalks Parsnips Pea leaves Water cress	Avoid Country pears Lemons Pomegranate Pears Sour Fruits	Occasionally Caraway Cardamomn Cinnamon leaves Fenugreek Parsley
    Avoid Corn Millets	Avoid Garbanzo (Chick peas) Red Kidney beans	Occasionally Beetroot Bitter gourd Carrots . Brinjals Okra Avoid Broccoli Cauliflower . Raw vegetables	Dry Fruits preferably stewed or soaked Figs Raisins	Avoid Ajwain Anise Black pepper . Raw garlic

Home Remedies for Obesity

Intake of fats and carbohydrates in excess results in obesity. Lack of exercise, physical work also helps in accumulation of fat in the body. In Ayurveda this condition is called medoroga.

The fat in the body is primarily drawn from the oils, ghees, and other fatty substances consumed through food and drink. Chocolates, wafers, sweets, remember excessive fat may also impair the function of the vital organs like heart, liver, joints and the kidneys. Obesity may also cause diabetes, asthma, arthritis, high blood pressure.

Do keep in mind:

• Regular walk after the meal.
• Regular exercise.
• Diet control (see diet chart).

Home Remedies

• Walking is the best exercise to begin with.
• As soon as you wake up in the morning workout for at least 30min to an hour.
• Honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity.
• Make a mixture of two teaspoon of lime juice, one teaspoon of honey, in a glass of water, add some pepper to it & have it regularly.
• Instead of eating only 2 more meals during the day like lunch & dinner, try to eat 4-5 more small mini-meals spaced 2-3 hours apart during the day
• Drink a glass of boiled water daily after every meal. It will also help you in obesity natural cure
• Spices like ginger, cinnamon, black pepper etc. are good for loosing weight. Drink ginger tea 2-3 times a day. It is also a good remedy for obesity.
• Increase the quantity of fruits and vegetables and low calorie foods.
• Avoid intake of too much salt as it may be a factor for increasing body weight.
• Eat tomato in the morning and in salad. Make it a regular habit.
• All kinds of milk products-cheese, butter, and non-vegetarian foods should be avoided as they are rich in fat. Be sufficient with twice a glass of milk.
• Shudh Guggulu is very beneficial for curing this ailment. It helps to regulate the lipid metabolism. Take a teaspoon of guggul with ginger and honey, twice a day.
• Two teaspoon of lime juice added to water also helps in loosing weight. Have it frequently.
• Mint is very beneficial in losing weight. Have some salads, vegetables with it.
• Triphala, a herbal combination of amalaki, bibbitaki, and haritaki is good for loosing weight.
• Avoid rice and potato, which contain a lot of carbohydrates. Among cereals wheat is good.
• Avoid high calorie foods like chocolates, ice cream, sweets, butter, heavy refined foods which have high calories.
• Raw or cooked cabbage inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction.
• Include a source of vitamin B-12 in your diet
• Exercise is an important part of any weight reduction plan. It will burn all your calories.
• Eat three regular meals a day. Don't skip any meal.

Guggulu (Commiphora mukul)

Guggulu (Commiphora mukul) is one of Ayurveda’s strongest purifying herbs, used for thousands of years to clear the sinuses, treat obesity, soothe inflamed joints, and relieve chronic skin disorders. Medical research today is validating many of the traditional uses of guggulu – including its anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties. Guggulu helps detoxify unhealthy tissues and is effective for a wide variety of conditions, including:
• High cholesterol
• Arthritis
• Rheumatism
• Fibromyalgia
• Myofascial pain
• Gout
• Diabetes
• Endometriosis
• Nervous disorders
• Canker sores
• Gingivitis
Guggulu is a complex herb that contains four of the six tastes – bitter, pungent, astringent, and sweet. It is especially helpful for stabilizing Vata and Kapha imbalances without aggravating Pitta. However, anyone taking blood-thinning medications should not take guggulu because it reduces platelet stickiness.
The Chopra Center frequently prescribes guggulu for people who have accumulated toxins from major life stresses such as serious illness or a prolonged antibiotic treatment. In addition, guggulu’s purifying properties are extremely helpful for those who have recently stopped using recreational drugs or abusing alcohol.
As a mouthwash, guggulu is a helpful treatment for canker sores and gingivitis. Simply crush a tablet in one-half cup of warm water and use three times daily. You can also use this same mixture on superficial skin wounds to aide in healing.

Backache

Backache, one of the most common ailment result in constant pain, at times unbearable and severe. It might lead to difficulty in bending forward and also on sideways. Feeling as if entire area is sore and sensitive to even slight touch. Here are some of it's cure":

• If you have a chronic back problem, keep yourself warm and eat hot items.
• Include garlic in your daily diet. It is an effective home remedy for back pain.
• Boil ten tulsi leaves in one cup of water until the syrup is reduced to half a cup. Add salt to it after cooling. Take this mixture daily. For severe backache, take it twice a day.
• A self massage with eucalyptus oil is known to be beneficial. You could also use mustard oil. It is a good remedy for backache.
• Guggulu is very helpful. Eat half a teaspoon twice a day after meals with warm water.
• You could take a mixture of five black pepper corns, five cloves and one-gram dry ginger powder in your tea at least twice a day.
• Take half a gram of dalchini powder with one-teaspoon honey at least twice a day for best results.
• Gently massage the aching area. It will give you relief from back pain.
• Ice can reduce the inflammation of back pain and after a few days switch to heat.
• Include in diet tomato, carrot, cabbage, cucumber, lettuce, and at least two lightly cooked vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, carrot, fruits.
• While sleeping, sleep on a firm mattress. Avoid sleeping face down.
• Do the exercises daily,10-20 times each. Increase the number of times as your strength increases.

Home Remedies for Allergies

Allergies:

The chamomile Tea is considered as natural anti-histamine. This is very popular drink through out the world. Having one or two cups sweetened with honey a day gives you immunity towards the allergens. Mind it, that one should not consume it if allergic towards ragweed.
The garlic is one of best immunity builder against any type of the allergens. Garlic has proven its efficacy as decongestant and hence also used in various types of coughs and colds. Try to have fresh garlic rather than going for powdered or dried or readymade paste. One has to remember that garlic may worsen the case if your have severe acidity.
Simple and plain honey will work. This gives fight towards the allergens and also helps you become resistant to certain pollens. Keep in mind that all the beneficial properties are lost once the honey is cooked.
Peppermint tea is used to help relieve congestions from the nose and so the respiratory tract. On the other hand, in summer, it tastes refreshing icy and helps preventing coughs and sinus problems related to the allergy.
The ginger is sufficient enough to cover up all the causative factors to allergy. This not only builds immunity but also reduces the over secretion of histamine from the body which is most troublesome factor during allergies.
The green tea or the common table tea has natural capacity to block the over secretion of histamine. One can have one to two cups a day with honey. Instead of the green tea, one can replace that by having black tea. It is not reported as effective as green tea, but for sometimes this can be used as substitute.
Thyme is wonderful for congestion. This tea is also used for cough, stuffy nose and sinus problems. One can prepare the tea using one teaspoon of the dried herb for each cup of water. The precaution includes the dosage which should not exceed more than one cup a day.
Dilute the vinegar by adding little water and apply it with a cotton ball on the bug-bites. This prevents the allergic reaction towards the toxins secreted in bite. You can also put some vinegar in your bath-tub.
One can consume a dose of 400 mg of Vitamin E regularly at least for 3-4 weeks. This possesses anti-allergic property.
Go for half cup of the vegetable or fruit juice or take simple plain water and add about 5 drops of castor oil. This drink should be taken on empty stomach in the morning.
Limejuice is most popular remedy for allergy. Lukewarm water is mixed with one teaspoon of honey and ½ tsp of limejuice is taken on regular basis early in the morning. This should be continued for couple of months. Taking this builds immunity towards the allergic conditions. Care to be taken for those people who are allergic towards citrus fruits.

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10 Health Benefits from Eating Tomatoes:



1. Tomatoes are good for your skin.

Tomatoes contain a high level of lycopene, which is a substance that is used in some of the more pricy facial cleansers that are available for purchase over-the-counter.
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If you want to try tomatoes for skin care, you need to start with about eight to twelve tomatoes. Peel the tomatoes and then place the skin on your face with inside of the tomato touching your skin.
Leave the tomatoes on your face for a minimum of ten minutes, then wash. Your face will feel clean and shiny. Some redness may occur, but should fade with time.

2. Tomatoes help prevent several types of cancer.

A number of studies have been conducted that indicate that the high levels of lycopene in tomatoes works to reduce your chances of developing prostate, colorectal and stomach cancer.
Lycopene is a natural antioxidant that works effectively to slow the growth of cancerous cells.Cooked tomatoes produce even more lycopene, so go ahead and cook up a batch of your mom’s famous tomato soup.

3. Tomatoes help maintain strong bones.

Tomatoes contain a considerable amount of calcium and Vitamin K. Both of these nutrients are essential in strengthening and performing minor repairs on the bones as well as the bone tissue.

4. Tomatoes help repair damage caused by smoking.

No, eating tomatoes is not the most recent fad to help you quit smoking. However, tomatoes can reduce the amount of damaged done to your body by smoking cigarettes.
Tomatoes contain coumaric acid and chlorogenic acid that work to protect the body from carcinogens that are produced from cigarette smoke.

5. Tomatoes provide essential antioxidants.

Tomatoes contain a great deal of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. This is primarily because these vitamins and beta-carotene work as antioxidants to neutralize harmful free radicals in the blood.
Free radicals in the blood stream are dangerous because it may lead to cell damage. Remember, the redder the tomato you eat is, the more beta-carotene it contains. In addition, you also want to keep in mind that cooking destroys the Vitamin C, so for these benefits, the tomatoes need to be eaten raw.

6. Tomatoes are good for your heart.

Because of the Vitamin B and potassium in tomatoes, they are effective in reducing cholesterol levels and lowering blood pressure. Therefore, by including tomatoes in your regular balanced diet you can effectively prevent heart attacks, strokes as well as many other heart related problems that may threaten your life.

7. Tomatoes are good for your hair.
The Vitamin A in tomatoes works perfectly to keep your hair shiny and strong. In addition, it also does wonders for your eyes, skin, bones and teeth.

8. Tomatoes are good for your kidneys.

Adding tomatoes without seeds to your diet has been proven in some studies to reduce the risk of kidney stones.

9. Tomatoes are good for your eyes.

The Vitamin A found in tomatoes is fantastic for improving your vision. In addition, eating tomatoes is one of the best foods to eat to prevent the development of night blindness.

10. Tomatoes are good for diabetics.

Tomatoes are packed full of the valuable mineral known as chromium. It works effectively to help diabetics keep their blood sugar levels under better control.