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Home Remedies for Asthma

2011-10-22T11:00:00.001+05:30

1. Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 are very important nutrients to treat asthma decreasing the inflammation in the lungs.

2. Vitamin C Is needed to fight infection, increase the amount of oxygen and reduce inflammation.

3. Vitamin C Is needed to fight infection, increase the amount of oxygen and reduce inflammation.

4. Mullein oil is used to fight respiratory congestion, is very important to make it as a tea for faster results.

5. Pau d'arco is a natural antibiotic and reduces inflammation.

6. In china a powerful mixture of herbs called Shuan Huang Lian is being used in hospitals to treat respiratory illness, very important to use this herb in asthma and acute bronchitis.

7. If exercise triggers asthma attacks, cut back the amount of salt in your diet and take 2,000 mg. of Vitamin C one hour before your workout.

8. Eat salmon 3 times a week and take salmon oil capsules.

9.Drink coffee and Soft drinks with caffeine (colas), caffeine dilates the bronchial airways.

10. Make a tea using:

2 tsp. powdered Indian root.
2 tsp. granulated echinacea root.
2 tsp. elecampane root.
2 cups of water.
Mix all ingredients and let them set for 2 hours.

Breathing Technique to Prevent Asthma

2011-10-22T09:05:00.000+05:30

Bathina Bro’s Fish Prasadam Cures Asthma

2011-10-22T08:45:00.000+05:30

Hyderabad, June 9 : Thousands of asthma patients from different parts of the country, hoping to be cured, took 'fish prasadam' which has been distributed by a family here for more than 160 years.

Despite the controversies which hit the popularity of the 'miracle drug' in recent years, people continue to throng the venue in the hope of finding some relief to their nagging respiratory problems.

Since Wednesday night, about 20,000 people gathered here at the sprawling Exhibition Grounds have taken the 'prasadam' being distributed by the Baithini Goud family in the heart of the city.Hundreds more were standing in queues Thursday morning.

They gulped down a live 'murrel' fish with a yellow herbal paste in its mouth, which is believed to provide the much-needed relief, if taken for three consecutive years. For vegetarians, the family gives the medicine with jaggery.

The turnout, however, was not in lakhs as claimed by the family, which changed the name of the fish medicine to 'fish prasadam' four years ago to avoid legal problems.

The free distribution of 'prasadam' began at 10.30 p. m. Wednesday at 32 counters after the Goud family performed 'puja' at their ancestral house in Doodhbowli in the old city.

Family head Bathini Harinath Goud said the counters would remain open till 10 p. m. Thursdayor till the last patient gets 'prasadam'.

Men, women and children lined up for taking the medicine several hours before the counters opened.

It was sheer faith which brought many to the venue. "This is the third time I have come here as I got some relief earlier," said Bhumiya Naik, who came from Latur, Maharashtra.

There were many first-timers like Ajmal Khan from Bidar, Karnataka. He heard about the medicine from his friends. "I have been suffering from asthma for the last seven years. I have tried everything but nothing worked. Now I want to try this," he said.

The fisheries department has supplied 40,000 murrel fingerlings for the annual event held every year on the first day of 'Mrigasira Karti', which heralds the onset of monsoon.

Over 600 policemen have been deployed at the venue as part of security measures. Various departments are providing water, sanitation and other basic amenities to the patients. Voluntary organisations have also chipped in by distributing free food and water packets.

On the directions of the Andhra Pradesh Human Rights Commission, the Hyderabad district administration was ensuring that no child is forcibly given the fish medicine. The rights panel had issued the order early this week on the petition by an organization for children's rights, Balala Hakkula Sangham.

The NGO argued that forcibly giving fish medicine was a violation of children's rights. It also alleged that distribution of the medicine under unhygienic conditions may cause more harm than good.(IANS)

The fish medicine lost its popularity in recent years after some groups, working to inculcate scientific temper among people, termed it as a fraud. They also approached a lower court, claiming that since the herbal paste contains heavy metals it can cause serious health problems.

But the Goud family claims that the tests in laboratories conducted as per court orders revealed that the herbal paste is safe.

The Goud family has been distributing the 'fish prasadam' free of cost for the last 165 years. It claims that the secret formula for the herbal medicine was given to their ancestors in 1845 by a saint after taking an oath from him that it would be administered free of cost.

Natural Therapy to reduce Black circles Under your eyes

2011-09-21T15:37:00.002+05:30

- Slice cucumber into thick slices. Cucumber slices have long been used to reduce puffiness and refresh the appearance of skin around the eyes, providing a fast "pick-me-up" for tired and puffy eyes. Place a slice over each eye, extending over the darkened area. Do this daily, coupled with lying down for 10-15 minutes. Keep your eyes closed.
- Apply cool tea bags or an ice cube wrapped in soft cloth to your eyes daily. The tannin in tea bags reduces swelling and discoloration. Lie down, preferably in the morning, and leave the fresh, cool, damp, caffeinated tea bags (you can refrigerate them overnight so they’ll be ready) over your eyes for about 10-15 minutes. Keep your eyes closed.
- Pour a saline solution (2 cups water with a 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt^[9] and/or a half tea-spoon of baking soda) in one of your nostrils with your head tilted to the side so that the water comes out the other nostril. It's best used when you're experiencing nasal congestion.
- Use a potato. Place one uncooked potato into a liquidizer and liquidize the whole potato. Scoop out and place the pureed potato on your closed eyes .Keep it there for 30 minutes, lying on your back, then wash it off with warm water. This method works well for some people.

High Blood Pressure Diet: Foods to Avoid

2011-09-20T11:49:00.001+05:30

The topic of dietary recommendations in the setting of high blood pressure is an interesting one. On one hand, it is exceedingly complex and has been the continued focus of research for the better part of three decades. On the other hand, the vast majority of dietary recommendations for high blood pressure are exceedingly similar to healthy diet recommendations in general.

1.Alcohol

People with high blood pressure should not drink alcohol. While studies have demonstrated that low levels of alcohol intake can have protective effects for the heart, and can possibly reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure , research has also clearly demonstrated that consuming alcohol in the setting of existing high blood pressure is unhealthy.

Alcohol directly raises blood pressure, and further acts to damage the walls of blood vessels, which can elevate the blood pressure further and make it more difficult to treat, while simultaneously increasing the risk of complications.

2.Salt

In some people, eating too much salt can make high blood pressure much worse. In others, the same salt consumption may have no effect. The problem is that no doctor or scientist can tell which is the case for an individual patient until it is too late.
This, combined with the fact that too much salt is bad for the heart regardless of blood pressure status, means that reduced sodium is a strongly recommended part of a healthy diet. These recommendations are especially important in the setting of secondary high blood pressure due to kidney problems.

3.Fats

Saturated fats, especially trans-fats, are bad for both the heart and blood vessels. Because the circulatory system is already under a lot of stress in the setting of high blood pressure, extra strain can be devastating.
The balanced high blood pressure diet should include sparse amounts of saturated and trans-fats (red meat, fast food), and moderate amounts of other fats (olives, canola oil).

Breathing Yoga Exercise to Control Blood Pressure

2011-09-20T09:52:00.000+05:30

Tips to Control Blood Pressure

2011-09-16T13:04:00.001+05:30

Make sure your blood pressure is under 140/90 mm Hg. If your systolic pressure (the top number) is over 140, ask your doctor what you can do to lower it.

Take your high blood pressure medicine, if prescribed, every day. If you have questions, talk to your doctor.

Aim for a healthy weight. If you are overweight or obese, carrying this extra weight increases your risk of high blood pressure. One way to determine if you need to lose weight is to find out your body mass index or BMI. If your BMI is above the healthy range (i.e., 25 or greater), or if your waist measurement is greater than 35 inches (women) or 40 inches (men) you probably have excess abdominal weight and you may benefit from weight loss especially if you have other risk factors. Talk to your doctor to see if you are at increased risk for high blood pressure and need to lose weight.

Increase your physical activity. Do at least 30 minutes of moderate activity, such as walking, most days of the week. You can do 30 minutes in three 10-minute segments.

Choose foods low in salt and sodium. Most Americans should consume no more than 2.4 grams (2,400 milligrams) of sodium a day. That equals 6 grams, about one teaspoon of table salt a day. For someone with high blood pressure, the doctor may advise less.

Read nutrition labels. Almost all packaged foods contain sodium. Every time you prepare or eat a packaged food, know how much sodium is in one serving.

Keep a sodium diary. You may be surprised at how much sodium you consume each day and the diary will help you decide which foods to decrease or eliminate.

Use spices and herbs instead of salt to season the food you prepare at home.

Eat more fruits, vegetables, grains, and low-fat dairy foods.

If you consume alcohol at all, consume moderate amounts. For men, this is less than two 12 oz servings of beer, or two 5 oz glasses of wine, or two 1 1/2 oz servings of "hard" alcohol a day. Women or lighter weight people should have not more than a single serving of any one of these beverages in a given day.

7 Tips to Prevent Hair Loss

2011-09-16T12:50:00.001+05:30

1- One widely held belief is that the over use of chemicals on the hair can cause hair thinning and eventually hair loss. If you like to enhance the look of your hair through chemical means, but are nervous about future hair loss, it is a good idea to only have this type of work done by a licensed beautician. Many do-it-yourselfers are too inexperienced to properly perform chemical treatments to their hair, having a tendency to over apply the products. If you do color your hair, it is thought best to keep the frequency to a six or eight week minimum.

2- It is important to eat healthy foods and ensure that your body is getting the vitamins and minerals that it needs. Often times the body will show poor health in the hair follicles and finger nails before and actual illness is detected. While it is important to get enough of the right nutrients, it is just as important not to get too much of any one type of vitamin. For example, too much of vitamins A and E, have been linked to hair loss.

3- When and if an illness is detected, it is important to take care of your health needs. If the doctor has prescribed medications, take it. Failure to follow the doctors advise will cause your body to work harder just to stay alive, it won't have enough energy to keep the hair follicles growing and will eventually lead to hair loss. This is an excellent form of hair loss prevention.

4- The style that you wear your hair can also be a hair loss prevention opportunity. When ever possible, avoid pulling hair into styles that require it to be pulled tight and bound with elastic for long periods of time. While hair accessories have become much more hair friendly during recent years, hairstyle such as tight ponytail, pig tails and cornrows can still do damage to the hair shaft and ultimately to the hair follicle.

5- A way to pamper yourself doubles as a hair loss prevention idea. Using satin or silk pillowcases, is thought to prevent hair loss due to the fact that a silk or satin pillowcase will cause less friction while sleeping than a cotton or flannel pillowcase. This is because the head and the hair slide across the pillow instead of needing to be forcefully pushed across.

6- There is a whole group of old wives's tales that relate to hair loss prevention. These tips defiantly won't hurt to try, but really don't do anything to combat the issue of hair loss. For instance, it has been said that standing upside down will increase blood flow to the head and that massaging the scalp or briskly brushing the hair will make the hair stay put and not fall out. This is simply not the case.

7- It is important to remember that even in a healthy person, it is completely normal to lose between 50 and 100 hairs from the head every day. If you feel that your hair loss issues are beyond that norm, speak with your doctor or dermatologist about your concerns. They will be able to determine if the hair loss is due to a medical or age issue, and

Weight Loss by Yoga

2011-09-16T10:15:00.001+05:30

Natural Home Remedies for Knee Pain

2011-09-13T11:41:00.001+05:30

1. Application of ice and cold compresses is one of the most popular and equally effective Knee Pain home remedies.

2. Taking steam baths helps to reduce Knee Pains caused by Arthritis. Follow this remedy on a regular basis to ease the pain.

3. Dried ginger, Wintergreen, Boswellia, Devil’s claw, Cat’s claw and similar other herbs are regarded as highly beneficial therapeutic home remedies for Knee Pain.

4. Having a glass of warm water mixed with powered Bishop’s weed seeds is another valuable natural remedy for Knee Pain.

5. Prepare a paste by adding some castor, wheat and turmeric in goat’s milk or clarified butter. Finally, apply this therapeutic mixture on the painful area to cure the pain effectively at home.

6. Dried ginger, Wintergreen, Boswellia, Devil’s claw, Cat’s claw and similar other herbs are regarded as highly beneficial therapeutic Knee Pain home remedies.

7. Massaging the affected area with warm olive oil, mustard oil or coconut oil is a highly recommended natural cure for Knee Pain and inflammation. Gently massage the area about two to three times per day.

8. Knee exercises help to strengthen the muscles supporting the knees thereby serving as a good natural treatment for Knee Pain. Yoga and acupuncture also serve as excellent Knee Pain home remedies.

Home Remedies for Blood Pressure

2011-09-13T11:36:00.001+05:30

Tip 1:
Powder 100 gm melon seeds and 100 gm poppy seeds (khus-khus). Mix and store in a clean container. Consume 1 tsp with water morning and evening.

Tip 2:
A clove of garlic is highly recommended for high blood pressure. Chew one clove of garlic first thing every morning and wash it down with water. The garlic can also be coarsely pound and swallowed with water.

Tip 3:
Make a juice of 25-30 curry leaves with 1 cup of water. Strain and drink first thing in the morning. Limejuice can be added for taste.

Tip 4:
In the same manner coriander or fenugreek leaves can be tried they won't harm in any way and at the same time one can find out what is best suited to their system.

Tip 5:
Mix 1 tsp honey with 1 tsp ginger juice and 1 tsp cumin powder. Have twice a day.

Body Mass Index (BMI) Chart

2011-09-12T11:20:00.001+05:30

Home Remedies For Weight Loss

2011-09-12T11:13:00.001+05:30

1. Cabbage is a negative calorie food that helps in burning body fat. You can take cabbage as a salad or added to other food. Try to replace one meal with a cabbage meal.

2. Green tea is one of the popular home remedies for weight loss. Drink three cups of green tea to deal with the extra weight. It is an ultimate fat burner.

3. Eat two red tomatoes every morning in breakfast for a few months. This will help in restricting calorie intake.

4. Prepare a mixture of 1/4 teaspoon powdered black pepper, 3 teaspoon lime juice, and 1 teaspoon honey in 1 cup water. Drinking this mixture for 3-4 months to loss weight.

5. Drink a glass of lukewarm water mixed with lime juice and some honey the first thing in the morning. This is also a common home remedy for weight loss to dissolve the excess fats.

6. Eating 10-12 fully grown curry leaves every morning for 3 to 4 months may help in weight loss for obese people.

7. Include fat burning foods in your diet plan. This will help in weight loss for those who want to lose weight naturally.

8. Minimize your carbohydrate intake. Avoid rice and potatoes. Wheat, barley and maize are ideal substitutes for rice in people who has weight problems. Also do not consume oily and fatty substances like clarified butter, butter and sweet potato.

9. Exercise is extremely important in weight loss. It is necessary to indulge in mild physical activity after each meal even if you cannot make time to go to a gym.

10. Begin your day with a cup of mint tea. Also prepare mint leaves chutney. This must be taken with every single meal. It helps in the proper breaking down of the fats.

11. The Indian plum (jambula) is well known for its weight controlling properties. Take 4-5 leaves of the jambula plant and soak them in a glass of water overnight. In the morning, discard the leaves and drink the water on an empty stomach. If you do this everyday, then you will find a positive reduction in your weight in three weeks or a month.

12. Vegetables and fruits (avoid banana and cheeku) are low calorie foods, therefore, eating more of them will help in weight loss. Do not add salt to fruits and vegetables for taste. Reduce the salt and sugar intake to the minimum.

Home Remedies for Hair loss

2011-09-12T10:49:00.001+05:30

1. Boil one cup mustard oil with four tablespoon heena (mehendi) leaves. Filter it and keep it in a bottle. Message it on the bald patches regularly. It is very effective.

2. Grind fenugreek seeds with water and apply on the head. Leave for at least 40 minutes before washing. Continue it for a month.

3. Do a vigorous rubbing of the scalp with fingers after washing the hair with cold water.

4. Rub the bald area with onions till it becomes red. Then apply honey on the bald area. It is very effective

5. Make a mixture of honey with egg yolk. Properly massage on the scalp and hairs. Leave for a 1/2 hour, then wash

6. Prepare a home made shampoo by adding 5 tbsp of curd, 1 tbsp of lemon juice and 2 tbsp of gram raw (chholia) powder. Apply it on the head for an hour and then wash

7. Apply fresh leaf juice of amaranth to the hair. It will help the growth of the hair and keep it soft.

Do’s and Don’t for Diabetes

2011-09-12T10:36:00.001+05:30

Following are some of the simple tips to prevent diabetes:
1. Avoid eating starchy foodstuffs as they are not easily digestible.

2.Take less amount of oil in your food.

3.Avoid coffee, sugar, refined flour and alcohol.

4.Do not take heavy meals. Eat small meals as the foods are easily digestible and are good for the health of diabetics.

5.Take low fat diet and eat vegetables like spinach, cucumber.

6.Eat fruits and milk products like cheese.

7.Onion, sprouts, beans, garlic and tomatoes lower the sugar level in the blood.

8. Live a stress free life. Stress will worsen the conditions.

9.Restrict intake of mutton and excess salt in your meal. This will help in controlling your body weight and diabetes.

10.It is advised to eat bitter herbs like bitter gourd and fenugreek. They are excellent bitter herbs for diabetic patients.

11. There is no restriction on fish and soy for a diabetic patient.

12. Do not eat junk food and oily food as this will control your level of cholesterol, lowers your blood pressure level, and diabetes.

13. Avoid white bread, rice, potatoes, sweet and sugary foods.

Hair Loss Causes and Treatment

2010-05-31T16:49:00.002+05:30

Hair Loss is a problem that affects millions worldwide. There is a normal cycle for hair growth. 85% of our hair in the scalp are growing at any point of time. The other 15% are in a resting position. After 2 months the resting hair fall and new hair grow. It is a very natural process for everyone to shed some hair and grow some hair. But some people experience excessive hair loss due to many reasons. 80% of hair loss cases can be treated effectively. There are various hair loss remedies and hair loss treatments available to cure hair loss.

Firstly let’s discuss the causes of hair loss. A number of things can cause excessive hair fall like a long illness or post surgery. Even the thyroid gland being overactive or under active can cause hair loss. Having too much tea, coffee, deep fried food, spicy or sour food or smoking excessively can also increase acidity in the body and cause hair loss. Menopause can also be a cause of hair loss. Some medicines can cause hair loss too, as can some infection. Another reason could be pregnancy. Generally for 2-3 months after delivery there is excessive hairfall due to hormonal changes. Some kind of birth control pills or antidepressants can also be a cause for hair loss.

Low blood circulation can also cause hair loss as the scalp does not receive adequate nourishment. Anemia and general weakness should be a telling sign. Typhoid and some other diseases can also cause sudden excessive hair fall. Stress, tension, anxiety are well-known causes. Heredity can also be an important factor. Hair loss can occur due to excessive shampooing and blow drying too. Hair loss can be caused due to habits like compulsive hair pulling (trichotillomania) or rubbing the scalp harshly. There are many hair loss products available which do solve the problem to an extent. Some may have dangerous side effects. Here we are attempting to put forth natural recipes that cure hair loss and provide an effective solution for many other hair related problems as well.

Hair Loss Treatment:
Hair loss is as common a problem today as any other. It afflicts both men and women. We tend to suffer from more than normal hair fall at some or the other stage in our life. Most pills and allopathic treatments have some or the other side-effects. We need to understand that there are natural options available for all ailments, including chronic hair loss. We should help our body to naturally return to its balanced state.

Hair loss due to thyroid can be treated by treating the thyroid gland. In cases of hormonal imbalance due to pregnancy or menopause, correcting the hormonal imbalance usually solves the problem of hair loss. During pregnancy hair tends to remain in the resting phase for a prolonged period. Post-delivery, the hormonal levels change suddenly and this hair tends to fall off over s short period of time. thus the hair loss seems excessive. The hair growth returns to normal as the new cycle of hair growth progresses. Excessive hair loss stops on its own some months after delivery as the body returns to the normal hormonal levels. If the excessive hair loss is due to some medication, you are advised to ask your doctor to prescribe some alternatives in its place.

There are various natural remedies available to combat the problem of hair loss. Many of them are described in the next section.

Natural Cure for Hair Loss:
Following are some of the less commonly known and yet astonishingly simple hair loss remedies. They are absolutely natural with zero side effects.

Rubbing your left and right hand nails with each other is a powerful hair loss solution and causes faster hair growth. It is extremely simple yet very effective. You need to fold both your palms inwards and place the fingernails of both hands against each other. Then with regular swift motions, rub them against each other. There are nerve endings below the nails which are connected to your scalp. This rubbing procedure increases the blood flow to the scalp and helps in strengthening the roots. It not only helps in curbing hair loss, but also leads to regrowth of lost hair in people suffering from baldness or alopecia areata. And if that is not good enough, it also brings back the color naturally thus getting rid of the problem of gray hair. Trust me, it is the best thing you could do for your hair. It is simple and can be done anywhere anytime. Do it for about 5-7 minutes twice a day. It is tried and tested and will definitely show results. You need to be patient though. You will begin to notice a difference in about a month and by the end of 6 months you would probably be successful in ridding yourself of all your hair problems.

Coconut milk is another magic potion for your hair. Take a dry coconut and grate it. Grind to a fine paste and then sieve through a soft fine cloth to collect the milk of the coconut. Make around 1-2 cups of milk depending on the length of your hair. Apply the milk on the scalp and hair and leave to dry. Keep it for about 2 hrs and then rinse your hair with normal water (do not apply shampoo). This will leave the pure coconut oil in your hair. Keep the oil for 24 hours and shampoo the following day. This process will make your hair softer and smoother to touch and you will see an almost immediate drastic reduction in your rate of hair loss. For chronic cases of hair loss, do this once a week. Eventually once the problem is resolved completely, you can do this once in 2 or 3 weeks. It helps not only in reducing hair fall but also improves the overall health and texture of hair.

Massage your scalp with a good hair oil at least twice a week. Be careful not to be too harsh. Use your finger tips to gently stimulate the blood vessels on your scalp.

Add small pieces of a medium sized onion to a cup of rum. Leave for 24 hours. Remove the onion pieces and massage your scalp with the rum. This helps cure hair loss and induces faster hair growth.

For long, black, thick and shiny hair, mix sesame oil or olive oil in juice of bottle gourd and apply to hair. This helps prevent grey hair and hair fall and is very good for the overall health of hair.

Mix one cup of brandy and one egg well. Apply this on the scalp and massage gently for some time. Leave on for about a half hour to one hour. Shampoo off. This encourages the growth of hair and is a good hair loss remedy.

Mix coconut, mustard and castor oil in equal quantities. Apply this on the scalp and massage gently at night at least once a week. Leave overnight. Shampoo in the morning. This is a very nutritious combination for the hair and is a good hair loss treatment.

Reetha, Amla and Shikakai: You will need to source these three herb powders in equal quantities by weight. Reetha (English Name: Soap Nut, Botanical Name: Sapindus mucorosai), Amla (English Name: Indian Gooseberry, Botanical Name: Phyllanthus amblica) and Shikakai (English Name: Acacia, Botanical Name: Acacia Concinna ) are well known for their hair nourishment qualities. Mix all three in equal quantities and store in a cool dry place. Once a week, soak about 2 – 3 tablespoons (depending on the length of your hair) of this powder in water overnight. In the morning, strain the water through a fine cloth and apply on your scalp and hair. Keep for a half hour and then rinse off with plain water. These herbs have astonishing hair rejuvenation qualities. Apart from stopping hair loss, they make the hair lustrous, black, strong and smooth.

Soak 2 tsp of fenugreek flour overnight in water and then apply the paste on the head. Leave for half an hour. Rinse out with warm water. This helps in reducing dandruff as well as hair loss.

Boil the leaves of celery and mint for 20 minutes in water. Strain and let it cool. Applying this water on hair everyday makes the roots strong and arrests hair loss and induces hair growth.

Regular exercise can work wonders to reduce hair loss and induce hair growth. Cardiovascular exercises that get your heart rate to go up increase blood supply to all parts of the body including the scalp. It also helps remove toxins from the body.

Maintain a regular bowel movement. Constipation should not be allowed to continue and immediate corrective action should be taken. There are natural mild laxatives available that can be taken at bed time. This helps keep the blood clean the reduces toxicity in the body.

Gently rub coconut oil cultured with hibiscus flowers twice a week into the roots of the hair. This nourishes the roots and makes the hair strong, long and shiny.

Take fuller’s earth in a bowl, put water in it and mix well. Leave it aside for 2 hours. After 2 hours mix it well again with a spoon and add water to reach a consistency apt for applying on the scalp and hair. Apply the mixture on your scalp and hair and gently massage the scalp for some minutes. Wash hair thoroughly with water. Then leave your hair to dry. This gives a lot of shine and bounce to the hair and makes them very silky to touch.

Apply a mixture of coconut water with little lemon juice to the hair to prevent them from falling. Leave on for half an hour and then wash as usual.

Boil one cup of nasturtium leaves in water for 20 minurtes. Let it cool and then strain. Apply this with a cotton swab everyday to the scalp. This helps nourish the hair and cure hair loss.

Soak dry gooseberries and fenugreek seeds in water overnight. Grind to a paste in the morning. Use it as a shampoo while washing hair. This makes the roots strong and is a good hair loss remedy.

Meditation. Now I hardly need to stress on the importance of meditation. Stress and tension is the most common cause of hair loss today. So it would be right to cure the root of the problem. In our fast moving lives, it is essential to take out 15 minutes for ourselves to maintain our peace of mind. It may not be possible for you to meditate for an hour everyday. It isn’t for most people. Here is a practical alternative. Choose a nice clean and quiet corner of your house where nobody would disturb you. Slowly close your eyes and filter out all thoughts from your mind. This may be extremely difficult to achieve at first, but keep persevering. Concentrate on your breath. Feel the air moving across your upper lip. While inhaling, think that you are taking in all the positive energy from the environment and while exhaling, you are removing all the negative energy from your body. Do this for 15 minutes. It is not easy to concentrate for 15 minutes on the first day, start with 5 minutes and slowly build it up over some days. Go beyond 15 minutes if time permits. After the session, open your eyes slowly. You are sure to feel peaceful and calm inside. Everyday practice will relieve you of stress and tension. This will help not only in the cure for hair loss, but also many other problems that are caused by stress. It should be as important a routine as eating and sleeping for us. Though difficult, the results will make you feel it was all worth it.

If you collectively do some or most of the tips described above, it will surely help in reducing your hair loss drastically

Hair Loss Prevention:
Preventing hair loss is entirely in your hands. Maintain a healthy diet with good vitamin rich nutritious food. Avoid alcohol, smoking, excessively oily and greasy food and excessively spicy and sour food. Have regular eating and sleeping habits to prevent hair loss. Avoid stress and staying up late. Maintain a good hair care regimen. Avoid chemical treatments on your hair. Do not wear your hair very tight as that can strain the hair roots and lead to hair loss. In case of hair loss due to a certain medication, consult your doctor and ask him to suggest an alternative. Maintain good hygiene of your scalp. Use a mild shampoo and do not let your conditioner come in contact with your scalp. All these precautions can help avoid hair loss altogether.

Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Joe Parisi

2010-05-25T16:56:00.000+05:30

Energy Saving With Cool Meditation

2010-05-25T16:48:00.000+05:30

Beat the Heat This Summer:
Reducing your energy consumption this summer will save you money and conserve our power resources. Suggested ideas to keep the air conditioner turned down or turned off during a hot spell. In time we are able to acclimatize our bodies to the outside temperature; however, we have become accustomed to cooler temperatures in the summer and the warmer temperatures in the winter.

Cooling Down Tips:
•Replace the heavy dark fabrics from windows, beds and sofas with soft light colored fabrics

•Keep the drapes drawn during the day.

•Open the windows in the early evening to let the fresh night air flow through the home.

•Put a small fan near the open windows to help with circulating the air.
•Install water fountains in the living room or family area. Chose a size suitable for the area. Install more than 1 if you have space. The sound of the water will lower your temperature. You can play tricks on the body to cool yourself.

•Have a fan circulating the air near the water fountain. It gives a nice breeze.

•Play music with water in the background. If it is an extremely hot day, play winter music to bring you back to the coldness.

•Fill spray bottles with distilled water. Periodically mist the room and yourself.

•Wear light colored clothes made from natural fibers. The synthetic fibers make you sweat more because it blocks the body from sweating freely.

•Keep the body well hydrated. Increase your water intake from 8 to 10 on those very hot days. Stay away from sugary drinks.

•Eat light meals such as salad and soups. Limit starch as it makes the body feel heavy and causes you to feel warmer.

•Embrace the warm weather. Work with it, not against it. Keep chores to a minimal in the summer. The heat makes your body slow down.

•Imagine yourself sitting on a glacier in Alaska on those very hot days. Jump through the sprinkler.

•Place a cool facecloth on the back of your neck or mist it with your spray bottle.

The Art of Keeping Cool Meditation:
The key to keeping cool in a home environment with no air conditioner and limited fans is powered by your mind.

Cool Meditation Exercise:
Lie on the floor or on the ground with your head supported if desired.

Ceramic floors are ideal if you do this inside the home. Outside of the home, stretch out on a flat surface that provides you with some shade.

Close your eyes and just relax the entire body. If a part of the body feels tense, gently squeeze the muscle and release.

Breathe slowly and softly.

After the body has begun to relax, begin the cool meditation. Do not become anxious, if you are still thinking about your worries; just let it flow through you.

Cool Meditation Visualization:
Visualize a waterfall that is deep within a forested region. The falls are cascading down and you are being sprayed by the cool mountain water as you lie on your back in this natural setting. Just experience this feeling and be calm. Try and remember a time when you felt refreshed on a hot sunny day and try and recapture the moment in your mind.

The key is to relax and really experience this moment.

This exercise will cool the body and make the heat less unbearable. As you release the image, be sure to feel the coolness of the mountain water and keep it with you throughout the day.

Under Eye Dark Circles Home Remedies

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Causes of Under Eye Dark Circles

1. Lack of sleep.
2. Inherited condition having a family with the kind of skin that makes dark circles more likely.
3. Fluid retention which causes puffiness that may cast shadows.
4. Aging which thins and relaxes the skin around the eyes.

Dark Circles - Treatments and Remedies:

Dark Circles can be removed by applying peeled and grated potato overnight at least three times a week.
Make cotton pads and dip them in cucumber juice. Place on your eyes for 15 minutes. The effect is cooling and relaxes your eyes.
Massaging eyes with almond oil is of great help. Massage at bed time daily, and in two weeks you will see the difference.
Dark circles can be removed by doing pranayam daily for at least five minutes.
Pressing the mount below index finger of the palm is good for eyesight and removing dark circles.
When stressed, keep your eyes covered with cucumber slices for some time.
Dip cotton balls in rose water and keep for 5-10 minutes.
Drink as much water as you can drink.
Dip cotton balls in chilled water and keep for 5-10 minutes on the eyes.
Take a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and avoid reading late at night, lying down
Every morning, after washing your face, gently apply mixture of equal parts of tomato and lime juice; wash after half an hour.
Alternate hot and cold compresses under your eyes for 10 minutes. Then apply a teaspoon of almond oil mixed with half teaspoon of lime juice on the dark surface every night before going to bed.
For cooling effect to eyes paste of the herb nutmeg (Jaiphala) made with milk may be applied all around the eyes and over the eyelids.

Home Remedies for Removing Pimples

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Pimples with Easy-to-Learn Home Remedies

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Pimples have been the all-time problem of adolescent, teenager, and even adults. And though pimples are only temporary, the mere sight of them scattered all over your face is really unpleasant. But worry not. There are several easy to follow steps, procedures, and ways to get rid of pimples courtesy of the product available at your home.

One of the best and certainly a very effective product to eliminate pimples is garlic. Garlic contains antibiotic properties that are proven safe and effective in treating pimples as well as acne. To use it: get whole garlic, mash it and apply it on the face with extra caution on the area rear the eyes. Let the garlic take effect for 10-15 minutes. Then wash it off with warm cloth.

But if you don't want the smell of the garlic penetrating your nostril.

Here are more home remedies to cure pimples:

1. Combine 1 tsp. of cinnamon powder and 1 tsp of lemon juice. Apply it to the affected area.
2. Combine cinnamon powder with honey and form it into paste. Right before sleeping, apply the mixture to your face and wash it the next morning. Do this every night for about 2 weeks and you will no longer worry about pimples.
3. Mixing grind nutmeg with milk will work to remove pimples instantly.
4. Applying an orange peel paste on the area of your face with pimples is another effective way. The orange peel should become a paste by grinding it with little water.
5. For additional protection from the formation of blackheads, combine 1 part fresh lime juice with 1 part groundnut oil. Apply the mixture to your face.
6. Blend raw papaya fruit to create a juice. This includes the seed and the skin. Apply it on swelling pimples.
7. Use boiled milk combined with fresh lime juice as facial wash for cracked skin, blackheads, and pimples.
8. Combine 1 part of rose water to 1 part of lime juice and apply it in the pimples. Leave it for 20-30 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water.
9. Apply on the affected area for at least 1 hour the pulp of ripe tomatoes. Wash it off with water.
10.Potatoes grated and applied on affected area can cure pimples. It is also effective on curing boils, whiteheads, blackheads, and other skin blemishes.
11. A powdered pomgranate skin & roasted paste mixed with lime juice can treat pimples effectively. This mixture could also treat whiteheads, blackheads, and boils.
12. Ground radish seeds formed into paste and mixed with water remove blackheads.
13. Mix lime juice with ground drumstick pods and leaves. Apply it on the pimples.
14. Mint juice when applied on every evening can treat pimples as well. It also effective in treating scabies, insect stings, skin infections, and eczema.
15. Combine ground sesame seeds paste with water. Apply it on the affected area. It is also effective in treating skin rashes and allergies.
16. To prevent pimples, apply on the face mixture of fresh fenugreek leaves and water. Wash it on the next day with warm water.
17. Mix an equal amount of groundnut oil and fresh lime juice. Apply it on the affected area. Wash it off after about 10-15 minutes. It also prevents blackheads.

Ayurvedic Herbal Jaundice Treatment

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Jaundice is not a disease in itself but a sympton of other liver disorders such as gallstones, hepatitis and cirrhosis. Also blood transfusions and illegal drugs can bring on an attack.

When the liver is laid low by an infection it can not produce enough bile to keep the body cells and tissue healthy. At this point jaundice develops and the skin and the whites of the eyes take on a yellow tint. It is not fatal in itself but its presence can greatly delay recovery from the original complaint so it is best to treat it as soon as possible to allow the body to fight back.

It can also occur in newly born babies, usually within the first three days of life. An infants’ liver is not yet mature enough to metabolize a molecule called billrubin, which affects the livers ability to make red cells.

It is quite common in newborns and besides a slight discomfort and yellowing of the skin causes the baby no lasting damage and will clear within a few days

Ayurvedic Cause of Jaundice:
In the Ayurvedic teachings Jaundice is a complaint of the pitta region of the body, which denotes a build up of toxins in an intestinal area that is causing an in-balance in the overall dosha. You need to expel such toxins to rebalance the immune system and yourself

Ayurvedic Diet

Ayurvedic diet as cure and prevention of jaundice

Foods that should be avoided

Non-vegetarian food
Cakes
Pastries
Chocolate
Sugar based drinks such as fizzy pop
Ice cream
Alcohol
Spicy food
Generally you should avoid all heavy foods

Foods that are recommended both as a preventive measure and for the healing process:
Vegetables such as tomatoes and radish.
Lemon
Dry fruits like dried dates, almonds and cardamom
You should always stick to a health balanced diet in order to achieve and maintain wellness.

Ayurvedic Herbal Remedies for Jaundice

Ghritkumari (Aloe Vera)
Kakmachi (Solanum Nigrum)
Jaundice berry
Bhumiamla
These are all very readily available in the appropriate stores can be taken in a number of ways. Some like Aloe Vera are available in ingestible capsules either purely or as a significant by-product of another medicine

Or they could be consumed raw, added to cooking, drunk with water or turned into a paste with other products such as water, sugar, juices, garlic etc.

Ayurvedic herbal supplement remedies for jaundice

Punarnana mandoor
Liverol syrup
Bhumiamla capsules
Kumariasava
These products are available for order from dedicated Ayurvedic stockists and come as either liquids or soluble capsules.

These products will really get the liver functioning again and lead the sufferer back to true wellness.

Some of these supplements are very strong and may be inadvisable for usage amongst sufferers of certain ailments such as diabetes. You should consult a specialist Ayurvedic practionier to understand if you are suited to such products and to find out about the proper dosages for each.

Other Ayurvedic recommendations for jaundice cure

Take sufficient rest
Avoid excessive heat
Avoid stressful situations and anger
Cut down on physical exertions

Ayurvedic yoga position for jaundice sufferers

The fish position (matsya asana), helps the metabolism to work sufficiently again to heal a condition such as jaundice.

The four stages of the fish position

Lie on your back with your feet straight and place your hands beneath the thighs.
Arch your back whilst pressing on your elbows leaving your head resting on the floor
Whilst exhaling slowly maintain this position whilst keeping your torso relaxed
To return to the original position lift your head then release the arms
A good combination of Ayurvedic diet, herbal supplement, lifestyle advice and yoga should see the sufferer combat jaundice quickly and easily.

Asthma Treatment Methods

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Ayurvedic methods of asthma treatment and cure:

Asthma is a chronic condition involving the respiratory system in which one experiences shortness of breath. Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the airway and mainly arises from allergies. Some of the common characteristics or symptoms of asthma are recurrent breathing problems, breathlessness, Wheezing, chest tightness, coughing etc...

Causes of asthma

The cause of asthma is unknown till date. Also it is not fully understood as to why asthma occurs in some but not in others. Asthma symptoms vary over time, and also differ from one individual to another. Some common causes of asthma are allergens from nature like house dust mite and cockroach, grass, pollen, foods, climatic changes, animals like cats, dogs etc.

Ayurveda classifies the causes of asthma into three based on the causative factors - Diet related factors, Work related factors and Other Factors

Dietary Treatments for Asthma

Avoid fried and Processed foods
Avoid food such as rice, curds, buttermilk, sugar, lentils, heavy milk products like cheese, paneer etc...which has natural tendency to produce the phlegm or to accumulate the mucus
Drink boiled water in plenty
Avoid over eating . Take light dinner one hour before going to bed
Avoid fruits such as guava, papaya, watermelon and banana

Home remedies for asthma treatment

Take a mixture of 1 tablespoon of water and 2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice twice a day.
Take a teaspoon of fresh ginger juice mixed with a cup of fenugreek decoction and honey to taste.
Drink a glass of 2/3 carrot juice, 1/3 spinach juice, 3 times a day.
Mix 10 - 15 drops of garlic juice in warm water and take internally.
Grind to powder form - 2 gms each of Nagar (Nut grass, Cyperus rotundus) and Bharangi and mix them in water to prepare a paste which should be taken, with warm lukewarm water, twice daily.
Mix 1 teaspoon honey with 1 teaspoon of Indian bay leaf (Cinnamomum tamala) powder and have it before going to bed at night. This will help you in preventing the attack of asthma at night.
Take 10 cloves of garlic boiled with 30 ml of milk once a day.
Make paste of Black resin,dates, long Pippli (Piper longum) and honey, in equal quantity.Take one teaspoonful of it morning and evening with warm milk.

Common Cold With Yoga

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Yoga caution

If there is one big reason for everyone to go to a doctor's office, it is the common cold. Cold being one trivial disorder can destroy your immune system if left untreated. All of the symptoms of cold are highly irritating to the point of spoiling your whole day. There is limited option of medications for cold. Alternative therapies like yoga cold remedies are occupying center stage of late. Guidance by trained instructors is necessary for practicing yoga poses for cold .

Symptoms of Cold :
The disease is called cold because it is usually contracted in the cold season. Here is the list of the most common cold symptoms.

Sneezing and Scratchy Throat :
Sneezing is an awkward sounding, sudden, involuntary burst of air in high force through the nose and mouth. Causes of sneezing are irritated mucous membranes of the throat and nose. Yes, it can bother you to no end, but it is not an alarming signal to a serious disease. Scratchy throat is another of the initial symptoms of common cold. This results in uncontrollable cough.

Runny Nose and Sore Throat :
Runny nose and sore throat are other prominent symptoms of cold. Runny nose is by uncontrolled secretion of serous (thin, water like mucous) which, sometimes embarrasses you. Sore throat is itchy, inflammatory throat characterized by abnormal occurrence of mucous.

Cough, Headache and Mild Fever
Cough is the body's way of removing mucus or foreign material from your respiratory system (lungs and air passages). It is the body's reactive defense mechanism for respiratory irritations.

Nasal Congestion
is the other symptom of cold.

Causes of Common Cold
Although you can catch cold in any time of the year, it normally attacks in winter and rainy seasons. Children get 3-8 cold bouts a year while adults 2-5 per year. Children usually get it from other children. The reason behind spreading of cold is 200 different viruses.

Two Hundred Different Viruses
It is now known that there are about 200 different varieties of cold causing viruses. Rhinovirus is the most common of them and you have about 100 different varieties in it, which are not known to cause any serious danger. Others such as respiratory syncytial virus and parainfluenza can be reason for mild infection for adults. Children are known to suffer sever lower respiratory troubles.

Corona Viruses
Corona viruses also cause colds but a special variety of this type of viruses is causing Sars (severe acute respiratory syndrome). Over 3000 have lost their lives the world over.

How Long Does Cold Last (2 To 14 Days)
Cold fever begins to show symptoms after 2-3 days of catching it. But cold can last for any where from 2-14 days occasionally. But normally every one will recover in 7 days. Anything beyond 2 weeks may be because of something else (an allergy), not just cold.

How Does Yoga Help In Preventing Cold?
It is the emphasis that yoga places on breathing which helps cope up with cold. The anuloma & vilomas and various yoga poses in addition to kapalabhati work effectively on the respiratory system for immediate and long term relief.

Baba Ramdev 's Yoga for Diabetes Video

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