Natural Remedies At Home http://www.naturalremediesathome.com Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:41:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 en Curry leaves http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/curry-leaves http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/curry-leaves#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:41:12 +0000 lothi http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/?p=62 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Curry leaves", url: "http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/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 lime juice, honey or sugar crystals to the juice of curry leaf and drink it. This prevents nausea and dry vomiting.
  • For Hair: Heat oil and add some curry leaves. When the curry leaves turns dark black remove the oil from heat and let it cool down. Store in a glass container. Apply this oil on your head and leave it overnight. This helps prevent premature aging of grey hair and also nourishes the hair roots. This oil also acts as a very good stimulant and helps in hair growth.
  • Mix curry leaf with finely chopped ginger. Mix it with rice and take it early  in the morning instead of water which will reduce dizziness, stomach disorders and constipation.
  • Grind Curry leaf, black pepper corns, dried ginger, little cumin seeds and salt to a fine powder . Mix it with rice, make two small balls and eat it.

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]]> http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/curry-leaves/feed Remedies for cracked heels http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/remedies-for-cracked-heels http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/remedies-for-cracked-heels#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:19:12 +0000 lothi http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/?p=61 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Remedies for cracked heels", url: "http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/remedies-for-cracked-heels" });]]> Cracked heels are due to lack of moisturizing and is also the major problem with everyone especially with women. They can be due to several factors like walking bare foot, dry skin and etc. So special care should be given to our feet as we give for our face. In my older post, i would have already said about homemade pedicure and manicure procedure.  Once pedicure  has been done follow the below handy tips for beautiful, supple and soft feet. Cracked heels can be avoided by following these simple home remedies.

  • Soak your feet in a tub filled with warm water and add some lemon juice for about 10 minutes. It can be done in alternate days. Once it drys apply vaseline or moisturizing creme.
  • Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated.
  • Apply glycerin and rose water before going to bed.
  • Do a simple homemade pedicure regularly twice a month.
  • Rub some mustard oil on your foot.
  • Scrub your foot using pumic stone to remove dead cells. Scrubing also makes your skin supple and soft.
  • Avoid walking barefoot.

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  • Apply Castor oil & honey on your lips twice a day.
  • Drink fresh juices and lots of water.
  • Applying olive oil on the affected areas helps to get rid of dry chapped lips.
  • Apply Ghee or Butter which helps healing faster as well as it makes your lips smooth.
  • Rubbing with cucumber slice also gets rid of chapped lips.
  • Apply Aloe Vera gel on your lips and leave it overnight.

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Ingredients:
Dried Ginger 1 inch piece
Whole peppercorns 1 tbsp
Coriander seed 1tsp
Jaggery or sugar 1 tbsp
Water 1 1/2 cup

Method:

Crush the dried ginger, coriander seeds and pepper corns to fine powder. Heat water and when it comes to a boil add the jaggery and then after 2 min add the powdered spices. Let it boil for about 6 to 7 minutes. Strain the residue and allow it cool for a little bit. Drink it warm for best results.

It provides great relief from cold, cough and fever.

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Eating a good and healthy breakfast is the best way to start off your day. Skipping breakfast is a bad habit which may in turn affect your health. There are many ideas for quick breakfast. This is one of the simpler, easier and healthier breakfast recipe as it includes vegetables and wheat bread.

Ingredients:

  • Wheat bread 2 slice
  • Onion
  • Tomato
  • Cucumber
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Butter
  • Green chutney
  • Tomato Ketchup [optional]

Green chutney preparation:

Grind coriander leaves 2 cup, green chillies 3 or 4, mint leaf 1 cup, salt, lemon juice and onion 50 gm to a fine paste. The chutney can be stored in the refrigerator for a week.

Sandwich preparation:

  • Toast the bread slices and trim the edges of bread slices. [Toasting is optional]
  • Spread the butter on one slice and on the other slice spread the green chutney.
  • Sprinkle some salt and pepper on tomatoes, cucumber and onions. [ Cut the vegetables into thin circles]
  • Place the tomatoes, onions, cucumber slices on the slice with butter and then cover it with the other bread slice. You can also spread some ketchup if you like.

I am very excited about the award I got from Shri. Its very nice to get such award. Thanks a lot Shri.

And i would like to pass this award to Vani and Usha

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]]> http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/wheat-bread-sandwich/feed Remedies for scars and pigmentation: http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/remedies-for-scars-and-pigmentation http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/remedies-for-scars-and-pigmentation#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:07:24 +0000 lothi http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/?p=55 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Remedies for scars and pigmentation:", url: "http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/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 overnight.
  • Aloe vera gel is also good for scars. Apply on the affected area. Regular usage of aloe vera gel reduces the scars for ever.
  • Mix sandalwood paste with few drops of rose water and apply it on the affected area. Rinse with cold water after 15 minutes. This reduces the scars.
  • You can use cucumber and lemon juice on your scars. This also reduces the pigmentation.
  • Make a paste by mixing gram flour, curd, turmeric and lemon juice. Apply this on your scars to get rid of it.
  • Grate some raw potato, squeeze the Juice out of it and apply on your face, hands, feet. Rinse off after 20 minutes. Its an excellent Skin Lightener. It also removes suntan.
  • Mix 1 tablespoon of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of grind oatmeal and 3-4 drops of lemon juice. Apply on face, leave for 10 minutes and wash off.
  • Water is considered to be the best natural method to treat the acne scars and heal them naturally.  So, one should drink lots of water.
  • Intake of fruit and vegetables regularly is good for health and also keeps the skin glowing.

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]]> http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/remedies-for-scars-and-pigmentation/feed Remedies for sunburn http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/remedies-for-sunburn http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/remedies-for-sunburn#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:54:53 +0000 lothi http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/?p=54 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Remedies for sunburn", url: "http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/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 within 3 days. Apply it on the affected area which will provide relief from sunburn.

Remedy for sunburn using olive oil :
Apply olive oil on the affected area which will keep the skin supple, soft and soothing. This will get relief from sunburn.

Remedy for sunburn using Yoghurt and rose water :
Mix together 1 cup of plain yoghurt and 2 tablespoons of rosewater.  Apply it on the affected areas to soothe and cool.

Remedy using aloe-gel:
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.

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I have already given some medicinal properties with lemon, here are some of the home made natural face care with lemon juice. Lemon acts as astringent and detoxifying cleanser and is therefore great for blemishes skin. It also has rejuvenating properties and also has the properties of brightening dull skin. Lime juice is an important natural aid for healthy and beautiful skin. It also acts as a natural bleach.

  • Natural face bleach:
    Mix 1 full lemon juice with 1 spn of honey and apply it on face and neck. Leave on for 30 minutes and rinse off with water. It acts as a natural bleach.
  • Lime Juice for face, hand and feet:
    Squeeze 1 full lemon into a small bowl with a cup of whole milk and a tspn of glycerin to it. Mix well and let it stay for half an hour with lid closed. Apply this mixture on the face, hands and feet before going to bed at night. Repeat this every night. This also helps in curing pimples and for scars too.
  • Lemon for dark elbows:
    Rub the half lemon to the dark area of the elbow and allow it to dry. Then once it drys rinse with water. Repeat it once in a week which will reduce your elbow darkness.
  • For face freshness:
    Squeeze lemon juice in a small bowl and mix with cold water.  Splash this over the face, massage for few minutes and then rinse off with water.
  • Honey with orange juice:
    Mix a tablespoon of honey and fuller’s earth with a few drops of orange juice and apply it liberally over your face. Rinse it off after 10 minute for an instant glow from the orange juice.
  • For dull and greasy complexion:
    Mix half teaspoon of lime juice with one teaspoon of cucumber juice and a few drops of rose water. Apply on the face and neck and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with cold water.
  • Face scrub:
    Blend 1/2 tsp. of chickpea powder with a pinch of turmeric and honey. Mix with 1 tsp of milk or yogurt and apply on your face. Let it stay for 5 minutes and then massage in circular motion and wash away. The chickpea powder exfoliates your skin and honey moisturizes.

  • For dry skin:
    Take an egg yolk and mix in a few drops of lime and olive oil. Apply it on the face and leave and rinse it after it gets dried.
  • For beautiful hands:
    Mix lemon juice with almond oil and massage it on hand. Leave on for half an hour and then rinse off with water.

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]]> http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/benefits-of-lemon/feed Brittle nails http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/brittle-nails http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/brittle-nails#comments Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:14:48 +0000 lothi http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/?p=51 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Brittle nails", url: "http://www.naturalremediesathome.com/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 nails are the best sign for beautiful and strong nails.

  • Regularly massage your fingertips to improve blood circulation around your nails.
  • While using moisturizer for your hands apply a small amount of it to your nails too with a gentle massage.
  • Use gloves while washing dishes because when your nails is exposed to water the more they become brittle and weak causing in chipping of nails.
  • Clean your toe nails and hand nails regularly.


Remedy for strong nail:

Grind 2 or 3 garlic cloves to a thick paste and apply it to the nails. And leave on for 10 minutes until it gets dried. Do this twice a week. This makes your nails strong and also helps in growing.

Apply almond oil and massage gently.

I have been tagged by Usha of Veg Inspirations. Thanks for sending the magic lamp Usha!

The rules are as below:

“At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 or 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read my blog”.Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answers.”-

1.What was I doing ten years ago?
I was doing my higher secondary and preparing for my public exams!

2.Five things on Today’s “To do” list
Complete this post.
Then have to watch “Jab we met” movie.
Go and check my mail box.
Thinking of making hot samosa for evening snack.

3.I am addicted to :
I am not addicted but i like to eat spicy foods, shopping, travelling, and blogging of course.

4.Things I would do if I were a billionaire:
Hmmm….. wish that happens! i would like to donate for orphanage children. Visit most of the places with my family. And a ferrari car for my Hubby!

5. Places i have lived:
Delhi, Michigan, Coimbatore, Chennai, Bombay.
Usha of Veg inspirations has also passed on this Magic Lamp of luck to me. Once again thanx Usha.

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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 1 tsp of honey is good for health. In addition to the excellent medicinal properties, honey is supposed to be a good thirst quencher.  Honey is used extensively in home remedies and herbal remedies. Here are some properties of honey.

  • Mixture of warm water, honey and 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder cures cold and cough.
  • It is also beneficial for weight loss. Mix honey with few drops of lemon and take in the morning in an empty stomach.
  • In cold, cough and congested chest mix 2 teaspoons of honey with equal quantity of ginger juice and should be consumed frequently.

  • Consuming 1 tsp of honey daily helps us to lead a healthy long life.
  • Honey is a good and gentle antiseptic. It is very helpful in soft, silky facial skins.
  • It is a good moisturizer.
  • It is a good detoxifying gel. It makes one’s skin radiant by removing environmental toxins accumulated in the skin.
  • It heals wounds.
  • Regular intake of honey purifies blood.
  • Face scrub: Mix 2tbsp of honey with two tbsp of almond powder. Store it in refrigerator and use it.
  • Face pack1: Mixture of honey, cornflour and few drops of lemon juice is a good face pack. [or]
  • Face pack2:Mash one whole banana and mix with 1 tsp of honey. Apply it on cleansed face and rinse thoroughly with cold water.

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