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Pure coconut oil – Alternative solution for oral thrush in babies

March 8, 2013 12:10 am /

Breast milk is a treasure house of nutrients and immunity building components.  These nutrients keep babies healthy.

Thrush is a yeast infection in the mouth. Exposure to antibiotics (either by the child or a breastfeeding mother), yeast on nipple, yeast infection in birth canal of mother etc  can cause thrush. If baby is on antibiotics, it kills the friendly flora, or bacteria, found naturally in the human body, allowing the yeast to thrive. If thrush is due to antibiotic treatment of baby, then mother’s milk will help to fight this condition.

Dr.Shirish Bhate remembers usage of breast milk drops in conjunctivitis in childhood. Coconut oil and human breast milk contain one component in common i.e lauric acid. Lauric acid is medium chain fatty acid. When these substances are consumed, Lauric acid gets transformed into monolaurin. The compound Monolaurin helps to fight numerous infections. Thus coconut oil and breast milk act as antibiotics.

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10 effective Ayurveda herbal home remedies for Painful cracked heels

March 2, 2013 8:19 pm /
  1. Reduce intake of sugar and sweets. Jaggery can be used if sweet is inevitable.
  2. Avoid refined flours like Maida and corn flour.
  3. Stop using sour foods. Lemon and amla are exception. Lemon juice or dry amla (Emblica Officinalis can be used whenever needed).

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Dark Circles-Self care tips

September 21, 2012 8:51 am /

Dark circles or under eye circles are common beauty complaint.  Men and women experience dark circles under their eyes at one time or another. The thin skin under eyes is very delicate.  When this delicate skin gets damaged due to various causes, dark circles appear.  Sun rays, stress, sleeplessness etc cause dryness and wrinkling of skin under eyes. This exposes veins which are beneath the under eye skin. All these together make the skin under eyes to look dark. Here are few effective methods to prevent under eye circles or dark circles.

  1. Sleep well. A good undisturbed sleep for eight hours helps to get rid of dark circles.
  2. Reduce stress. Indulge in stress busting activities like outdoor sports, listening to music, gardening etc.
  3. Eat healthy foods. Include fresh green vegetables and fruits in diet.
  4. Drink plenty of water. Well hydrated skin is not prone for wrinkling.
  5. Avoid junk foods and deep fried foods. Nourishing diet helps to prevent dark circles. Say good bye to sweets and chocolates.
  6. Wear dark shaded glasses and hat with shade, when you step out in sun. This prevents sun burn.
  7. Do not scratch under eye skin.
  8. Restrict salt intake.
  9. Avoid coffee, tobacco and recreational drugs.
  10. Exercise regularly. A brisk walk for 30 minutes is the best exercise.

Home remedies for dark circles under eyes

  1. Apply coconut oil or castor oil on under eye skin; tap the skin gently with fingertips.
  2. Dip two cotton balls in fresh cucumber juice and place them on eyes.
  3. Place thin slices of potato on eyes.
  4. Practice YOGA and Meditation.
  5. Pranayama or deep breathing exercises help a lot in under eye circles.
  6. Dip green tea bags in refrigerated water and place them on eyes.
  7. Applying a face pack of green apple gives very good results.
  8. Mix sugar cane juice with turmeric and apply it on under eye skin.
  9. Applying egg white on under eye skin help to reduce dark circles.

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Ample of water a day can keep doctor away

September 4, 2012 11:43 pm /

Water is the major constituent of our body. It is considered as macronutrient by nutritionists.  It is very essential to keep our body well hydrated to maintain the normal body functions. Apart from this, water can be wisely used to keep our body healthy and to prevent many health conditions.  Texts of ayurveda eulogize medicinal properties of water while explaining the solutions for various diseases. Ayurveda acharyas explain the health benefits of warm water, boiled water and plain water. Here are few health benefits of water.

Skin:

  • Drinking 2 liters of water per day helps to detoxify skin and reduces eruption of acne and pimples.
  • A good supply of water to body slows down aging process of skin and prevents formation of wrinkles.
  • Drinking warm water helps in softening of dry scaly skin. Consumption of warm water also reduces flaring of psoriasis.
  • Well hydrated skin never tends to dry. This is a good home remedy for people who suffer from dry skin conditions.

Headache

  • Drinking sufficient water helps to keep headaches at bay.
  • Consuming warm water regularly can prevent repeated migraine attacks.

Joint pains and fever

  • Dehydration of joint spaces can lead to pain in joints. Drinking water in plenty help to reduce joint pain
  • Warm water therapy is advised by ayurveda acharyas in conditions like arthritis.
  • A good supply of water to body reduces back pain.
  • Consumption of warm water during fever accelerates our body defense mechanism to fight the disease causing pathogens.

Other health benefits

  • Drinking the water stored in copper vessel (copper water) can help in male infertility.
  • Drinking boiled water protect us from many contagious diseases.
  • Drinking sufficient water helps in weight loss.
  • Drinking a glass of warm water before going to bed and after getting up early in the morning relieves constipation .

These are few health benefits of water which are picked up from the long list. Let drinking water become an inseparable part of your daily routine. Harness the innumerable health benefits by just drinking 2 liters of water spread over a day.

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Glow with Fruit Packs

April 23, 2012 11:19 am /

Fruits are the easiest source for improving our body from inside and outside.

Well, everybody talks very high of eating fruits. Let us talk a little about unique qualities of fruits as Face-packs.

Apples: The Doctors can be kept at a distance if you consume ‘Apple a day’. You know why? Well it has minerals, vitamins, pectin and tannin. It all helps in improving blood circulation. It is equally effective in toning and tightening the skin.

Put apple in mixie and add a teaspoon of glycerin. Apply the mix as face pack on your face for 15 minutes. Wash it with cold water and gain relief from sun burnt skin.

Add two teaspoons of grated apple with two pieces of mashed papaya, one teaspoon of fresh cream and a spoon of china clay. Mix it properly and apply this face pack on the face. Wash it off after 15 minutes and relish healthy looking skin.

Bananas: Revitalize dry skin, tighten and clean the pores of your face by adding a teaspoon of honey into two ripe mashed bananas. Apply the mix on your face. Wash it with clean water after 15 minutes. It will reveal soft, supple and hydrated skin.

Oranges: Indian Beauty expert Shahnaz Husain recommends rubbing fresh orange peels on the skin to tighten it. It will also lighten the color of the skin. The citrus family is best known for its astringent properties.

Papayas: Papaya is an excellent cleanser. It has enzyme papain. It revives blemished and undernourished and oily skin. Mix papaya pulp with oatmeal and honey/curd and apply on face. Wash it after 15 minutes. Papaya pulp mixed with cucumber pulp and applied below eyes will help in minimizing the dark circles.

Pomegranates: Face scrubs of pomegranates remove excess oil from your face and make the skin look fresh. Pomegranates juice acts as an astringent and it is a natural toner.
Massage your face with pomegranate juice with a cotton wool. Leave it for 15 minutes and then wash it for an instant glow.

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10 Tips to increase healthy hair growth

March 21, 2012 5:37 am /

1.    Eat a healthy Balanced diet. Include plenty of green vegetables, fresh fruits, minor millets, milk and milk products. Vegetables and fruits provide antioxidants and minerals which are necessary to keep the body healthy. Amla (amalaki or Indian gooseberry or emblica officinalis), is considered as a fruit which help in hair growth. Include banana in your diet as banana contains plenty of calcium which is a vital nutrient required for hair growth. Healthy diet prevents hair loss and improves quality and quantity of hair.

2.    Drink plenty of water (2 liters or 12 glasses per day). Water flushes out toxins and increases moistness of skin and hair. This prevents splitting of hair.

3.    Our body produces natural oil which is secreted through oil glands of skin and scalp. This oil keeps our hair strands conditioned. Hence do not use harsh shampoos or soaps which strip off natural oil of scalp. Always use mild shampoo to wash hair.

4.    Wash your hair once in three days. Repeated hair wash leads to dry hair and split ends.

5.    Exercise regularly. This helps to increase blood circulation and keep our whole body healthy and rejuvenated. A brisk walk for 30 minutes is advisable for all ages.

6.    Massage your scalp with good hair oil. Hair oil which is processed with hair friendly herbs help to condition the hair and prevent drying of hair. A good head massage help to increase blood circulation to scalp skin and aid hair growth. Head massage also reduces stress, tension headaches and induces good sleep.

7.    Take measures to prevent formation of dandruff. Dandruff leads to hair loss and stunts hair growth.

8.    Brush your hair from root to tips before taking head bath.

9.    Wear a swimming cap to prevent hair damage due to chlorine.

10.    Avoid tying hair tightly with hair bands. This leads to baldness.

This article is copy righted. The author Dr.SavithaSuri is an Ayurvedic Physician and web master of   Ayurveda help through ayurveda consultations

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The Health Benefits of Grapes and Their Uses in Home Remedies

November 3, 2011 10:35 pm /

There are a few thousand kinds of grapes with very different chemical composition.

Grapes are 65-85% water, 10-33% sugar (glucose and fructose), phlobaphene, gallic acid, silicic acid, quercetine, anin, glucosides – mono delphinidin and delphinidin, fruit acids, like apple acid, salicilic acid, phosphoric acid, lemon acid, amber acid, formic acid and a little bit of oxalic acid, pectins, tannic substances, salts of potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese, cobalt, iron and vitamins B1, B2,?6, ?12, ?, ?, ?, ??, K, folic acid and enzimes.

Grape skin has tannic substances and essential oils.

Grape seeds have tannic substances, phlobaphene, lecithin, vanilla and fatty oil.

Grape leaves have sugar, quercetine, carotene, inosite, tannic substances, betain, tartaric acid, apple acid, ascorbic acid, protocatechine acid, potassium, sodium, iron and silicon.

Grapes have been used for treating metabolism disorders, liver, kidney and lung disorders and cardiovascular problems. Grapes improve metabolism and have diuretic, anti inflammation, light laxative and inducing perspiration effect.

Grapes help with nervous exhaustion, hypertension, high blood pressure, bronchitis and gout. Eating grapes strengthens your body when you need to recover from anemia, gastritis with high acidity, metabolism disorder, chronic insomnia and constipation.

It is recommended to include grapes in your diet in the first stage of tuberculosis.

Drinking grape juice daily for a long time helps to lower high blood pressure.

There many grape home remedies in folk medicine.

Extract of grape leaves (boil 1 part of grape leaves with 10 parts of water for 15 minutes, let it cool and filter it) is used for gargling your throat if you have angina and for washing your body if you have skin disorders.

You should eat raisins, if you cough, have an angina, ulcers in your mouth, bladder disorders and hemorrhoids.

Warnings:

-Grapes and grape juice are not recommended for obesity, stomach ulcers, diabetes, colitis, diarrhea and dysentery.

-You will get an upset stomach if you eat grapes with milk, cucumbers, melon, fish, beer, mineral water and fatty meals.

-If you have a cavity in a tooth, eating grapes or drinking grape juice will intensify your tooth destruction. Rinse your mouth every time you eat grapes.

Yulia Berry is a professional makeup artist. It has been her passion to collect the most interesting natural home remedies, healthy diet plans, and beauty and makeup tips from different countries. She spent a few years researching alternative cures and healthy dieting.

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Five Top Home remedies with Guduchi

February 11, 2011 9:41 pm /

1. Fresh juice of guduchi (10 ml ) has to be mixed with equal quantity of honey. Consuming this mixture in empty stomach in morning helps to reduce productive cough.

2. Crush few guduchi leaves and extract the juice. Mix it with pure ghee. Consuming this in empty stomach helps to reduce joint pains which arise due to arthritis of various kinds.

3. The juice prepared out of giloy leaves and jaggery helps to relieve constipation.

4. Fresh juice of guduchi helps to reduce fever and reduce drying of mouth.

5. A mixture of ginger juice and juice of Tinospora Cardifolia when taken in empty stomach help in amavatha (Rheumatoid arthritis)

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Home remedies with Tulsi

December 20, 2010 11:36 pm /
  1. Paste of tulsi leaves when applied on inflamed areas help to reduce pain and inflammation.
  2. It is beneficial to smear crushed tulsi leaves on skin rashes, ring worm affected areas and insect bites
  3. Make a smooth paste of tulsi leaves and apply it on acne and pimple to see effective results.
  4. Fresh tulsi juice mixed with ginger and honey help to reduce cough and cold.
  5. Tulsi decoction is very beneficial in fevers like dengue and malaria.
  6. Gargling with tulsi decoction helps to reduce throat pain and mouth ulcers.
  7. Regular consumption of Tulsi leaves help to control diabetes and blood cholesterol.
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Home remedies using buttermilk:

September 16, 2010 12:45 am /

1.Mix a pinch of salt, ½ tea spoon ginger juice and crushed cumin seeds to a glass of butter milk. This relieves acidity, constipation and symptoms of piles.

2.Add a pinch of salt, a tea spoon of sugar to a glass of butter milk diluted with water. This acts as a very good rehydrating formula in diarrhea and dehydration. It supplies energy instantaneously and reduces frequency of stools.

3.It is a healthy drink for people who suffer from obesity, ibs and piles

4.Massage a mixture of butter milk and salt on pores caused by acne and pimples. Then wash it off with warm water and rinse once again with cold water. This helps to reduce the pores.

5.Regular consumption of butter milk strengthens the digestive system and keeps it free from infections.

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