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		<title>Remedies for backpain</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A very common problem from ages in man-kind is the pain in the lower back referred as backpain. It can be due to poor posturals habits, strains, and also muscle tension. It is also very common in pregnant woman due to the stretching of ligaments around utreus. Here are some remedies for the lower back pain.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A very common problem from ages in man-kind is the pain in the lower back referred as backpain. It can be due to poor posturals habits, strains, and also muscle tension. It is also very common in pregnant woman due to the stretching of ligaments around utreus. Here are some remedies for the lower back pain.</p>
<ul>
<li>Massage the lower back with eucalyptus oil or castor oil very gently for 10 minutes. This gets temprorary relief from backpain. [NOT FOR PREGNANT WOMAN]</li>
<li>Include vegetables and fruit diet regluarly.</li>
<li>Do regular exercise and walking.</li>
<li>Drink lots of water.</li>
<li>Boil 5 &#8211; 8 tulsi leaves in a pan with a cup of water. Take out from  the flame when the water starts thickening. Once it cools drink it. This gets relief from backpain. [NOT FOR PREGNANT WOMAN]</li>
<li>Mix 1 tsp of honey to warm water and drink. This gets relief from back pain.</li>
<li>To avoid back pain sleep on firm mattress.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Benefits from coconut</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 02:53:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lothi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Coconut is extensively used in ayurvedic medicine. It is one of the best oil for cooking. Due to its strong antioxidant properties, coconut can be used to lower cholesterol,
improves digestion, fights infection and many more. In India, many use coconut oil for cooking. Below are some of the health benefits from coconut.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coconut is extensively used in ayurvedic medicine. It is one of the best oil for cooking. Due to its strong antioxidant properties, coconut can be used to lower cholesterol,</p>
<p>improves digestion, fights infection and many more. In India, many use coconut oil for cooking. Below are some of the health benefits from coconut.</p>
<ul>
<li>Coconut oil is one of the best  natural nutrition for hair. Massaging scalp and hair with coconut oil regularly improves hair growth and texture and also reduces stress. Its an excellent conditioner and</li>
</ul>
<p>             helps in re-growth of damaged hair.</p>
<ul>
<li>Coconut oil is applied all over body before taking bath. It nourishes the skin and also a good moisturizer</li>
<li>Coconut oil is very effective in healing cuts, sunburns, dry skins.</li>
<li>Coconut water is good for kidney and urinary bladder problems.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Remedies for sore throat</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 04:45:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sore throat is a commom problem in this cold weather. For such common problems home treatment is the best for most of the time.


Gargle  4 0r 5 times a days with warm water and salt.
Take lots of fluid intake to avoid dehydration. Take warm water , tea or soup which helps to soothe the throat.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sore throat is a commom problem in this cold weather. For such common problems home treatment is the best for most of the time.</p>
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<ul>
<li>Gargle  4 0r 5 times a days with warm water and salt.</li>
<li>Take lots of fluid intake to avoid dehydration. Take warm water , tea or soup which helps to soothe the throat.</li>
<li>Use a vaporizer or humidifier to moisten and soothe a dry and painful throat.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Remedies for leg pain/cramps</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 03:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lothi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Leg pain is very common in all ages.The pain can be due to loss of physical strength and energy.  Here are some simple home remedies for leg pain.
 

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leg pain is very common in all ages.The pain can be due to loss of physical strength and energy.  Here are some simple home remedies for leg pain.</p>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li>Intake of methi gives a good relief from leg pain. Mix 2 tsp of methi or fenugreek powder in 1/2 cup of water and drink it in the moring. This gets relief from leg pain.</li>
<li>A warm massage can be given to legs with coconut or mustard oil in the night time before going to bed.</li>
<li>Methi leaves can also be dried under sunlight and then grind to fine powder. Mix it water and have it.</li>
<li>For temporary relief, heat pad can be used.</li>
<li>Keep your body hydrated by drinking lots of water.</li>
<li>Leg stretching exercise</li>
<li>Steam bath with gentle massage gets relief from leg pain.</li>
<li>Leg stretching exercise improves blood circulation and gets relief from leg pain.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Remedies for stretch marks</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:50:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lothi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stretch marks are consequence of rapid stretching of skin and also due to sudden weight gain and weight loss. Stretch mark can be due to growth spurt in teens, obesity and after pregnancy. They are visible in belly, thighs and around arms.  Below are some remedies for strech marks.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stretch marks are consequence of rapid stretching of skin and also due to sudden weight gain and weight loss. Stretch mark can be due to growth spurt in teens, obesity and after pregnancy. They are visible in belly, thighs and around arms.  Below are some remedies for strech marks.</p>
<ul>
<li> Rubbing olive oil and lavender oil on the area helps to reduce the stretch marks.</li>
<li> Adequate intake of vitamin A, C, E and Zinc provides nutrition to the skin.</li>
<li>Almond oil is very good for skin and also helps to remove stretch marks.</li>
<li>Drinking lots of water [8 glasses per day] keeps the skin hydrated.</li>
<li>Shea butter applied twice a day on the stretch marks helps to remove the marks.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Remedies for bleeding gum</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:46:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are number of simple home remedies for stopping the bleeding gum. It may be due to vitamin deficiency, poor oral hygiene and some hormonal changes during pregnancy.

Massage the gums with fingers after brushing. This improves the blood circulation and reduces the bleeding and swelling in gums.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are number of simple home remedies for stopping the bleeding gum. It may be due to vitamin deficiency, poor oral hygiene and some hormonal changes during pregnancy.</p>
<ul>
<li>Massage the gums with fingers after brushing. This improves the blood circulation and reduces the bleeding and swelling in gums.</li>
<li>In a cup of warm water and 2 tsp of salt and rinse your mouth well. Repeat this everyday morning and evening. It helps to reduce the bleeding as well as bad odour in mouth.</li>
<li>Drinking green tea is said to keep mouth fresh. So drink it regularly.</li>
<li>Chewing the clove keeps the mouth fresh and clean. Do it thrice a week.</li>
<li>Chewing and eating  raw vegeatbles keeps the teeth and gum stronger.</li>
<li>Deficiency of vitamin C may also lead to bleeding of gums. Intake of broccoli and cabbage are really very good source.</li>
<li>Take the juice from onion. Gargle your mouth with the onion juice which will get rid off from swollen gum.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Vegetable Cutlet</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 04:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lothi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vegetable cutlet or veg patties is one of my favourite appetizer or evening snack .The recipe is very simple with mixture of vegetables and potatos. Its a healthy, nutritious and tasty snack which goes with ketchup or green chutney. It is very easy to prepare. 

Ingredients:

Potato 2
Greeb beans 4
Carrot 1
Peas few
Turmeric powder 1 pinch
Chilli powder[ according to your spice level]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vegetable cutlet or veg patties is one of my favourite appetizer or evening snack .The recipe is very simple with mixture of vegetables and potatos. Its a healthy, nutritious and tasty snack which goes with ketchup or green chutney. It is very easy to prepare.<strong> </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Potato 2</li>
<li>Greeb beans 4</li>
<li>Carrot 1</li>
<li>Peas <em>few</em></li>
<li>Turmeric powder 1 pinch</li>
<li>Chilli powder[<em> according to your spice level]</em></li>
<li>Green chillli 1</li>
<li>Coriander leaves<em> few</em></li>
<li>Garam masala pwdr 1tsp</li>
<li>Salt</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Method:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Boil the potatos. Mash it well, once it cools.</li>
<li>Cut the vegetables to thin slices and cook them.</li>
<li>Mix the cooked vegetables with the mashed potato. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, green chilli, garam masala and salt to it.</li>
<li>From the mixture take a small quantity and make a ball shape dipping it in bread crumbs and then flatten it to a small round shape.</li>
<li>And then again, roll the round cutlet with bread crumbs and fry it in a kadai with oil or deep fry until the cutlets turns golden brown.</li>
<li>Serve hot with ketchup.</li>
</ol>
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		<title>Remedies for sunburn</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunburn is very common in summer escpecially in hot weather conditions. Sunburn is caused due to direct exposure to UV rays. Symptoms of sunburn are blistering of skin, cold and nausea. The  affected area looks very tender with red patches. For some skin may also start to peel. Here are some useful home remedies.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sunburn is very common in summer escpecially in hot weather conditions. Sunburn is caused due to direct exposure to UV rays. Symptoms of sunburn are blistering of skin, cold and nausea. The  affected area looks very tender with red patches. For some skin may also start to peel. Here are some useful home remedies.</p>
<ul>
<li>To the affected area apply a paste of yogurt and turmeric. This can be applied daily.</li>
<li>Aloe gel is believed to have anti-inflammatory effects and is used topically to soothe burned skin and to help heal wounds. Take the gel of aloe vera and apply it on the affected area.</li>
<li>Coconut and olive oil is also very good for treating sunburn.</li>
<li>Apply ice cubes on the affected areas.</li>
<li>Cucumber slices can be kept on the affected areas as it sooths the skin.</li>
<li>Grated potato can also be applied.</li>
<li>Keep the body hydrated by drinking lots of juice and water and eat lots of fruits.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Remedies for nausea</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nausea can be due to several reason. It can be due to over consumption of food, digestion problem, morning sickness, stress and many more. If nausea is severe it induces vomiting. If it lasts for more than two days its better to report to the doctors immediately. Here are some basic remedies for nausea. If [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Remedies for nausea", url: "http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/remedies-for-nausea" });</script>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nausea can be due to several reason. It can be due to over consumption of food, digestion problem, morning sickness, stress and many more. If nausea is severe it induces vomiting. If it lasts for more than two days its better to report to the doctors immediately. Here are some basic remedies for nausea. If it last for more than a day itis better to report to the doctors.</p>
<ul>
<li> Nausea is common in pregnant women as its one of the early signs of pregnancy.If it is severe it leads to vomiting. During pregnancy it can be controlled by avoiding oily foods. Take crackers often and sniff the lemon often.</li>
<li>Sniffing the lemon often controls the nausea.</li>
<li>Avoid junk foods and consume fruits and vegetables more.</li>
<li>Ginger tea is a best way to control nausea.</li>
<li>Get plenty of fresh air.</li>
<li>Lemon juice mixed in warm water and sipping in regular intervals reduces nausea.</li>
<li>Avoid all the dairy products.</li>
<li>Peppermint tea is also very good for controlling nausea.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Panagal Kandu Khasayam</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:24:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Panagal kandu is very good for treating very bad cold and cough. This is one of the ingredient used in preparing khasayam. It is also know as palm sugar and is very effective for treating  dry cough with throat pain. I was suffering from bad dry cough in chennai recently and my mother in-law prepared [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Panagal Kandu Khasayam", url: "http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/panagal-kandu-khasayam" });</script>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Panagal kandu is very good for treating very bad cold and cough. This is one of the ingredient used in preparing khasayam. It is also know as palm sugar and is very effective for treating  dry cough with throat pain. I was suffering from bad dry cough in chennai recently and my mother in-law prepared this khasayam and gave me.My throat was very soothing when i drank it. Here is the recipe for this khasayam.</p>
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<p><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Panagal Kandu <em>few</em></li>
<li>Turmeric powder <em>1 tsp</em></li>
<li>Black pepper powder <em>1 tsp</em></li>
<li>Chukku <em>2 tsp</em></li>
<li>Milk <em>1 cup</em></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Method:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Make the above ingredients to fine powder using pestle and mortar.</li>
<li>To a cup of hot milk, add the above powder[Strain the powder using tea filter] and stir well.</li>
<li>Drink it when it is warm or medium hot for good result. Drink it twice a day.</li>
</ol>
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