Archive for the 'Health' Category

11 Nov

Curry leaves

Curry leaf has many herbal medicinal properties and its a most prominently used herb in south indian cooking. Using curry leaves with food strengthens the functions of stomach and promotes its action. It is good for indigestion problem. It also helps to control Diarrhea, and upset stomach problems.  It also helps prevent premature hair greying.

Mix […]

13 Oct

Remedies for Chapped lips

Chapped lips occur when our skin loses its moisture or hydrating skin texture. Chapped lips occurs due to exposure to dry as well as cold weather and it becomes very painful.  Keep your body dehydrated by drinking plenty of water. Here are some natural remedies that have proven to provide relief for chapped lips.

Apply Castor […]

30 Sep

Kashayam - Cold/Fever Remedy

Whenever I get a cold or fever the first thing that comes to my grandma’s mind is Kashayam. Its a age old recipe and a easy and best home remedy to get relief from cold or fever. This is a very simple recipe and is very effective in cold weather.
Ingredients:
Dried Ginger 1 inch piece
Whole peppercorns […]

02 Sep

Remedies for scars and pigmentation:

There are a number of home remedies and natural products marketed to prevent the formation of scars and to minimize the appearance of old scars. Here are some simple and home made natural remedies for scars and pigmentation.

The best home remedy for scars and pigmentation is to apply olive oil on the affected area for […]

20 Aug

Remedies for sunburn

The most important aspect of sunburn care is to avoid exposure to the sun while healing and to take precautions to prevent future burns. Take frequent cool showers or baths. Here are some natural and simple home remedies for sunburn.
Remedy for sunburn using Cucumber :
Blend 1 whole cucumber and store in refrigerator  and use […]

29 Jul

Brittle nails

Healthy, neat and clean finger nails show that a person takes pride in their physical appearance, so extra care should be given to maintain them. Brittle nails are very common problem for many of them. Some would like to have short nails and some would like to have long nails. Whatever it may be, healthy […]

22 Jul

Benefits of honey

Honey provides an important part of the energy needed by the body for blood formation. Honey helps to maintain healthy hair and skin and is a great ingredient for home made medicines and cosmetics. It is an important ingredient in cosmetic lotions, balms, creams, and face masks. It has many healing properties. Regular intake of […]

09 Jul

Uses of Tulsi leaves

Tulsi is known as Holy basil which is worshipped in the morning and evening by Hindus at large. It is considered as India’s Queen of herbs. They are largely used in ayurvedic meidicines. It has got medicinal properties as well as cosmetic properties. Tulsi is grown in almost all Indian homes.

Water boiled with tulsi leaves […]

26 Jun

Remedies for bad breath

Bad breath is a common problem for everyone.  Consumption of various foods and drinks like onions, garlic, cheese etc causes bad breath. Smoking and eating tobacco are also the major causes of bad breath. It may be due to a number of reasons like gum disease, tooth decay, bacteria in mouth. So here are some simple […]

12 Jun

Garlic’s medicinal properties

Garlic has good medicinal properties and is more efficient when it is eaten raw. It is also useful in controlling high cholesterol levels. As raw garlic is very strong, eating too much could produce irritation to the digestive tract. So don’t eat too much of it.