THE BEST REMEDIES FOR FLU, COUGH, FEVER AND BODY PAIN.

RELY ON GARLIC TO FEND OFF COLD

Raw garlic is one of the most essential natural remedies to fend off these common aliments. Follow these tips to extract the best benefits from this wonder of nature:

* After breakfast, swallow a small clove of garlic. Do not chew. the juice, once out in the mouth, will result in a strong and unpleasant smell that will stay for sometime. Having a garlic daily during winter improves your immunity.

* Chop some cloves and sprinkle it in your food. This boosts your digestion and helps you fight stomach aliments.

* Heat some mustard oil and put a few cloves of garlic in it and boil. Rub the oil on the chest and under your feet when you have heavy cough or cold. It cures the cold overnight and relieves you from congestion due to cough.

* Chop a clove and swallow it with a glass of orange juice just before retiring to bed. Your body ache will be gone over night. 

* A cup of garlic broth help you in curing sore throat and it is easy to make. Crush 4 or 5 cloves of garlic. In a bowl, boil a cupful of water. Add the crushed cloves to the boiling water and cook on low flame for 15 minutes. Strain the liquid and sip it. This warmth of the liquid will relax your sore throat and antibacterial properties of garlic will help combat the infection.

* Cure for fever (grandma's secret) : toss a few chopped cloves of garlic in your favorite soup just a minute before take it off from gas. Remember heat reduces the effectiveness of raw garlic. So consume it immediately. 

Dry Skin - Symptoms, Reasons and Home remedies.

      Reasons and symptoms:

Dry skin is a common skin condition indicated by a lack of appropriate amount of water in the most superficial layer of the skin, the epidermis.

- For elderly people the skin tends to produce less amount of natural oils and lubricants.

- Dry skin affects both male and female equally. The most affected areas due to dryness are arms, hands and particularly lower legs.

- Dryness of the skin is affected by the amount of water vapor in the surrounding air, the humidity.

- Dry skin is also known as Xeroderma.

- Symptoms : Discomfort from skin tightness and itching. In addition, external factors like weather can affect the severity of skin dryness.

- People who frequently wash their hands and sanitize may experience dry skin more often.

- Dry skin may also be a side effect of some medications.

- Dry skin may cause a fine dry powder like appearance of the skin.

- Untreated, dry skin may become irritated and result in a red rash (Xerodermatitis), eczema, secondary bacterial infections, cellulitis and skin discoloration.

- Fortunately, dry skin is usually milk and can be easily remedied.

Best home remedies to treat dry skin:

One of the most annoying thing in winter is dry skin.Here are the few best home remedies that gives you real treatment for your dry skin.

1. Olive oil - Before taking bath apply olive oil in your body and give a nice massage. Let it stand for few minutes( 5 mins) before rinsing. Repeat this for 2 to 3 times a weak for best result. 
You can even apply coconut oil or almond oil instead. 

2. Natural scrub for dry skin - Take milk (5 tbsp) and crushed almond (2 tbsp) mix them together. Scrub your face and body using this natural scrub.

3. Luxurious body scrub for dry skin - 1 tbsp of olive oil and coconut oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 tbsp of sugar and 2 tbsp of honey. This scrub will make your skin moisturized, fresh and soft. Use this scrub at least 1 or 2 times a weak.

4. Natural face packs for dry skin: 

-Take 1/2 banana, 1 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp yogurt/curd. Blend them nicely and apply it on your face for 15-20 mins. This makes your skin soft, bright and moisturized.  

- Take 1/2 carrot and 2 tbsp of honey. Grind them together and apply it on your face. Let the pack be on your face for 20 mins. Wash your face with cold water. This helps smooths your skin and helps to prevent wrinkles. 

- Take 1/2 avocado, 1 egg white and 1 tbsp honey. Beat them together and apply it on your face for 20 mins and wash your face with cold water. 

- Mix 1 tbsp of oatmeal and 5 tbsp of milk together. Apply it on your face for 15 mins and wash it with cold water.

5. Simple remedy is to drink plenty of water and add fresh fruits in your diet. Keep your skin hydrated.

6. Wash your skin with soap-less cleanser when you shower.

7. For dry skin, hot water is not a good idea for shower. The problem in hot shower is, it takes out the natural oils from your skin.

8. Always moisturizer your body after shower.

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE IDEAS AND SAY BYE BYE TO DRY SKIN.  

Facts, Symptoms, Triggers and Home remedies for Sinus infections.

Facts about sinus infections:

1. Sinus infections are caused by infections from Pathogenic microorganism (virus, bacteria or fungus), which grows within a sinus and causes intermittent blockage of the sinus ostium.

2. Most of the people do not transmit sinus infections and most of the doctors agree that except for rare causes, sinus infections are not contagious.

3. Sinus is inflammation of the air cavities within the passage of the nose.

4. Sinusitis may be classified is several ways such as acute, sub acute, chronic, infected and non-infectious sinusitis.

5. Bacterial infection of sinuses is suspected when facial pain, pus-like nasal discharge, and symptoms that persists for longer than a week and are not responding to over-the-counter nasal medications.

6. Bacterial sinusitis is usually treated with antibiotic therapy.

7. Early treatment may prevent secondary bacterial infections.

8. Complications of sinus infection that may develop are meningitis and orbital cellulitis.

9. There are no fungal vaccines available to prevent fungal sinus infections.

Signs and symptoms of sinus.

1. Common signs and symptoms of sinus are head ace, pressure or pain, facial tenderness and fever. Some patients may have acute sinus infection.Other common symptoms are:

- Cloudy, discolored nasal drainage,
- A feeling of nasal stuffiness,
- Sore throat, and
- Cough

Some people notice an increased head ace when they lean forward because of the additional pressure placed on the sinuses. Others may experience tooth or ear pain, fatigue or bad breath. Nasal drainage is usually clear or whitish-colored in people with noninfectious sinusitis.

Common triggers :

1. Exposure to pollen from trees and grasses. This triggers fever or seasonal allergies. Symptoms include running nose, sneezing, itches and watery eyes.

2. If your pet is causing allergies, make your bedroom pet free zone, avoid carpets and wash your animal regularly.

3. Dust mites are microscopic organisms that live in house dust. To prevent dust mites wash your pillows, bed-sheets and quilts weekly in hot water and keep your house-free of dust collecting items.

4. Food- Milk, Shell fish, nuts and wheat are among the most common foods that causes allergies.

5. Fragrance found in products like scented candles, perfumes, laundry detergent and cosmetics can trigger allergy.

Nasal allergy relief :

- Clean the air with HEPA filters.

- Electronic air cleanses. 

- Neti pot - cleans your nasal passage.

- Over-the-counter medications.

- Choose pillows and comforters filled with synthetic hypo allergenic material instead of mite- friendly materials.

- Use work gloves for outside and use non latex gloves when working with household cleaners.

- Use a HEPA vacuum once a week and keep your home away from allergies.

- Steam clean allergens away.

- Buy washable toys.

Easy home remedies:

1. Steam inhalation therapy - take a bowl of hot water and add few drops of eucalyptus oil or 2-3 tbsp of turmeric powder and inhale the steam with the head covered by a towel. This is an effective home remedy.

2. Drink hot ginger tea.

3. Eating 1-2 cloves of garlic everyday will reduce the sinus infection gradually.

4. Increase your fluid intake.


5. Drinking carrot juice on a daily basis for a period of time at-least a month can help in treating sinus infection.

6. Take 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar and mix it with honey and warm water and drink it.

7. Boil ginger root and let it simmer for few minutes. Dip the wash cloth in the ginger root water and cover your face for sometime. This will give quick relief from sinus infection.

Home remedy to get beautiful feet

Pedicure at home.

  Ingredients:

1. Lemon juice 1/2 cup

2. Cinnamon powder 3 tbsp

3. Almond oil or coconut oil 2 tbsp

4. Any tooth paste

5. Mild liquid soap

6. Milk 250 ml

7. Water

Method:

1. Add milk, lemon juice, cinnamon powder, liquid soap, almond oil and some water(don't add too water) in a tub.

2. Mix everything well and soak your feet in the mixture for 15 - 20 mins.

3. Scrub your feet nicely with the mixture.

4. Scrub your nails using a toothbrush and whitening toothpaste.

5. Rinse your feet with water.

6. Finally put on a couple of clear top coats.

After a few weeks of repeating the same procedure your skin will be silky smooth. 

 HAPPY FEET!!

Beauty tips- dark rough elbows and knees

Natural remedy for dark rough elbows and knees

Ingredients:

1. Lemon slices
2. Brown sugar/ white sugar

Method:

- Take a lemon slice and sprinkle some brown/ white sugar on the top.
- Massage nicely in the elbows and knees till the sugar melts completely.
- Wash it with warm water.
- After washing, massage with coconut oil/ almond oil/ olive oil.

You can do this to your elbows and knees everyday at home. You can see the difference yourself.

Simple Home Remedies for Hair fall

Hair loss is always a problem for both men and women of all age groups. Women worry too much about their hair fall than men because they are more beauty cautious. Lets see what are the major causes for hair fall, how to prevent them and what are the simple treatments for hair loss. 

CAUSES:

1. Lack of nutrition
2. Stress
3. Hormonal imbalance
4. Post-pregnancy
5. Lack of sleep
6. Medication
7. Pollution
8. Smoking
9. Using chemical products to your hair, etc.

What to eat to prevent hair loss:

1. Vitamin C aids in absorption of iron in your body and it is also an anti-oxidant. Vitamin C rich foods are blackcurrants, blueberries, kiwi, guava, broccoli, oranges, papaya, strawberries and sweet potato. Vitamin C  helps in the production of collagen that strengthens the capillaries that supply the hair shafts.

2. Regular consumption fish or fish oil supplement everyday( Omega 3 fatty acid, protein and vitamin A and vitamin D) keeps your scalp and hair hydrated.

3. Eat iron rich foods like Red meat, fish, lentils, broccoli, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.Lack of iron leads to anemia and affect the nutrient supply to the follicle, affecting the hair growth cycle. This will result in hair loss. 

4. Vitamin A rich foods are carrots, fish, cheese, sweet potato, peppers, mango, papaya, oranges and green vegetables, etc. Vitamin A helps to nourish your hair.

5. Include Eggs daily in your diet because it has lots of essential nutrients such as proteins, Vitamin B12, iron, zinc, omega 6 fatty acids and biotin(lack of biotin can make your hair brittle) .

6. Walnuts and walnut oil- is a great source of omega 6 fatty acid, B Vitamins (B1, B6, B9) zinc, iron and also rich in protein.

7. Include curd(low fat) in your routine. Curd is high in hair-friendly proteins, Vitamin B5 and Vitamin D. 

- HAVING AN OVERALL BALANCED DIET KEEPS YOUR HAIR HEALTHY AND SHINY.  

Simple treatments:

1. Apply warm coconut oil into your hair and scalp. Massage in circular motions(to increase the blood circulation and to relax). Dip the bath towel into the hot water and squeeze out the water completely. Now wrap the towel around your head and leave it for few minutes. Repeat this procedure for 4 to 5 times and rinse your hair with shampoo.

2.  Take 1 egg, 2 tbsp of coconut oil and almond oil, 2 tbsp of curd and add few drops of lemon(if you have oily hair) whisk altogether and apply it on your hair and leave it for 20-30 mins. Shampoo and condition your hair as you do normally.
       

Natural Homemade Amla oil.

Ingredients

Amla/Gooseberry -15 nos (Cut and Deseed them)
Curry leaves - 1 cup
Coconut oil -250 ml
Gingerly oil/Sesame oil - 250 ml

Preparation:
Take a iron wok / heavy bottom kadai and pour both the oils in it.
Finely grind the Amla and Curry leaves into a paste.
When the oil becomes hot add the paste into the oil.
Let the paste be inside the oil for sometime(40-50 mins simmer the stove heat).
Cool the oil.
Filter the oil after 1 day and store it in a glass bottle or in an air tight container.

-You can apply this oil every day. 
Your Oil will look like this.

Health benefits of Amla:

Enriches hair growth
Good for anemia
Reduces blood sugar
Rich in vitamin C
Low calorie
Anti bacterial
Anti inflammation