Healing Properties of Turmeric

Turmeric has been in use since times immemorial for its medicinal benefits. Turmeric has tremendous healing properties and is considered nature’s most powerful healers. The following are the benefits of turmeric.

a. Turmeric is a powerful antibacterial agent and is a natural antiseptic
b. It’s a natural liver cleanser
c. Effective in preventing prostate cancer, breast cancer, leukemia, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease
d. Turmeric is also known for its anti inflammatory properties and is used as a natural treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
e. Turmeric is a natural pain killer, helps in fat metabolism and weight management

It is well known that turmeric is used extensively in various recipes in countries like India. It’s mostly used in powder form. However, it could be used as a pill also.

Turmeric is used as an effective home remedy for healing wounds, and cuts even now. Dental surgeons advice applying turmeric powder mixed with ghee on the tiny wounds in the mouth. This is reportedly found to be effective and quickens the healing process.

Keep turmeric – the natural antiseptic ready in your home and use it as a home remedy for cuts and wounds.

Effective Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure – Part 2

As already stated in the last blog that high blood pressure is a life style disease. Changes in eating and living styles have contributed to diseases like High BP and Sugar.

Several medicines are available in the market to reduce high blood pressure. But, regular intake of these medicines has side effects which gives rise to other ailments.

Let us go back to the ancient times and contemplate how forefathers have survived all these diseases. One may argue that the life style of our forefathers was quite different from ours. As they had to do a lot of physical exercise for their sheer survival and who mostly ate organic food like fruits and vegetables.

But, our ancients also learnt the use of natural remedies to survive if and when afflicted with such diseases. To continue the tradition, our ancestors have identified certain fruits as natural remedies to counter certain types of diseases. One such fruit is lemon.

Lemon is considered one of the simplest and best home remedies for high blood pressure. Lemon is a rich source of Vitamin P which is another name for bioflavonoids. Interestingly, vitamin P is quite effective and helpful in reducing clogs in the arteries.

Take a glass of water and mix it with a few teaspoonfuls of lemon juice and consume it daily. Neither sugar nor salt is to be added to the juice. Drink the lemon juice daily first in the morning.

Lemon juice is found to be effective in controlling high blood pressure. You can as well sprinkle lemon juice on salads as dressing and eat as side dish during meals which is found be quite helpful.

In short, drink lemon juice daily and keep high blood pressure under control.

How to Get Rid of Bad Breath – Part 2

In my last blog, I’ve talked about the importance of drinking lots of water to ward off bad breath. Another important point to remember is that lack of saliva also contributes to bad breath.

What’s the way to increase saliva production? The answer is simple. The best possible way to increase saliva production is to go for a daily breakfast. Never miss your breakfast. Please understand that you are taking breakfast after a long gap of over 12 hours.

You must have also observed that the moment food is taken, immediately bad breath goes away. It’s therefore vital that you should never skip your breakfast. Also, there should not be a long gap between meals. Go for limited meals with shorter duration than opting for heavier meals with longer duration.

The longer the duration between meals, there is more acidic formation in the body. Consequently, there will be less saliva production which gives rise to bad breath.

Timely food in smaller quantities will keep the bad breath at bay. In a nut shell, eat food more often in small quantities and keep the bad breath away.

Simple Remedies for Constipation – Part 2

In my last blog, I have discussed that constipation is a disorder of digestive system. Absence of free bowel movement is the primary cause of constipation.

Difficulty in bowel movement can also lead to formation of hemorrhoids which is a quite painful condition and is much more difficult to cure. Then what’s the best way to overcome constipation? I have also spoken about lack of fiber content in food that contributes to constipation.

Though the markets are replete with artificial laxatives like pills and powders but it is preferable to go for natural laxatives. One of the best natural laxatives is grapes. Daily intake of around 200 grams of grapes is considered to be effective even for a diehard constipation patient.

If the grape season is over, then one can go for raisins. Raisins soaked in water for over 24 hours may be used. This will work as a good laxative which results in free bowel movement.

These are some of the simple remedies for constipation.

Simple Remedies for Constipation – Part 1

Maintaining a clean digestive system is paramount for maintaining a good health. Clean digestive system implies that your daily bowel movements are free. When bowel movement is irregular or not free, it indicates constipation.

Constipation is basically a disorder of the digestive system. Free flow of bowels implies that your digestive system is cleansed of all toxic matter. When bowels are not free, your digestive system is filled with highly toxic matter. Usually, lack of fibers in your foods leads to constipation.

When your digestive is not cleansed, it results in constipation. An uncleaned digestive system is a source of many diseases. Because, these harmful toxins enter your body through the blood stream giving rise to several diseases.

It is therefore vital that your digestive system is free from constipation so that all parts of your body remain healthy. Some of the home remedies for tackling constipation are discussed over the next couple of days. In the first part of the series, the effect of guava fruit for countering constipation is discussed.

Guava fruit is rich in fibers. Eating guava fruit along with seeds helps in free bowel movement. The fiber contents in the guava fruit flushes out toxins from the body through the free bowels. It’s important that guava fruit with its pulp and seed are properly chewed and eaten.

Consume two guavas daily before a meal. This will help in free and easy bowel movement and take care of your constipation. Eating guava fruit is one of the effective home remedies for constipation.

Effective Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure – Part 1

High blood pressure is often referred to as a life style disease. Owing to changes in our living style, has given rise to diseases like blood pressure. It’s primarily on account of changes in eating habits, lack of exercise which normally contributes to high blood pressure.

However, there are several home remedies which can effectively check high blood pressure. In this first part of the series, I’m going to discuss garlic which is one of the effective home remedies for high blood pressure.

Garlic has several benefits. It lowers the pulse rate and suitably alters the heart rhythm. Garlic can be taken either in capsule form or can be added while cooking dishes or can be taken raw. You can consume two raw cloves of garlic every day.

Adding garlic to dishes is quite common in countries like India. Garlic in capsule form is also available with chemists. In fact, Garlic has saved innumerable lives and is quite helpful in fighting high blood pressure. Garlic is one of the effective home remedies for high blood pressure.

How to Get Rid of Bad Breath – Part 1

Bad breath could be owing to several reasons. But, in majority of cases, it is on account of lack of oral hygiene.

The left overs of food particles form a fine white layer on the tongue which becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. This bacteria gives out foul smell which is responsible for bad breath.

The primary duty is to keep the mouth clean. Brush your teeth at least twice a day after consuming food. In fact, it is advisable to brush your teeth after every meal but may not be practicable for everyone. The better option is to brush your teeth twice daily.

Apart from brushing, scrapping the tongue with a tongue cleaner or scrapper is a must to remove the white layer formed on the tongue which is the primary source of bad breath.

I am going to show you different methods to get rid of bad breath over the next couple of days. In the first part, you should drink lots of water. Because, water will keep the bacteria to the minimum.

Mouth is the entry point for bacteria. Apart from bad breath, it could also lead to other diseases. It’s all the more important to maintain excellent oral hygiene to keep overall good health.

Always carry drinking water bottle with you. Keep drinking water at periodic intervals whether you feel thirsty or otherwise. One of the causes of bad breath is dehydration.

To avoid dehydration, make it a habit to drink water at regular intervals. Drinking lots of water is one of the methods to get rid of bad breath.

An Easy and Effective Remedy for Diabetes!

Are you suffering from diabetes and looking out for an easy and effective remedy for diabetes? Well, there are some simple solutions to solve your diabetes. The following simple, easy and effective method could offer an answer for diabetes.

As per latest research, it is considered advisable to take a couple of tablespoonfuls of vinegar (apple cider) before a meal, with an oil-and-vinegar garnishing on a salad.

This is found to be helpful for persons afflicted with diabetes or who are at a high risk of developing the disease, when ingested before a high carbohydrate meal. This could dramatically cut down the spike in blood absorptions of insulin and glucose that follow a meal.

The above method appears to be a simple solution. Because, it is not complicated to do so. Moreover, it is economical and would not cause any great fallout. The only exception would be the taste sensation if you are determined to devour just the vinegar exclusively.

Consuming vinegar in a salad garnishing is an effective method to go and in fact the salad could assist you from over eating as well. However, do not forget to take a healthy diet and also never miss your regular daily exercise.

Eat Broccoli and Prevent Stomach Cancer

According to a study conducted in Japan, consuming two and a half ounces of baby broccoli daily for about two months is likely to be an effective protection against diseases related to stomach such as gastritis, ulcer or stomach cancer.

Because, fresh broccoli sprouts are rich in sulforaphane which is a natural biochemical. Sulforaphane appears to trigger the production of enzymes in the gut that protect against oxygen radicals, DNA-damaging chemicals, and inflammation.

Sulforaphane is a powerful antibiotic against Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that causes gastritis, ulcers and stomach cancer. Since Helicobacter pylori is classified as a carcinogen, according to researchers it thrives in the lining of the stomach.

A dosage of a few ounces a day of broccoli sprouts is enough to elevate the body’s protective enzymes. As Broccoli sprouts (baby broccoli) have a much higher concentration of sulforaphane than mature heads (broccoli) they are reportedly helpful in stomach related disorders like gastritis, ulcer and stomach cancer.

Why not eat broccoli daily and prevent disorders of the gut like gastritis, ulcer and stomach cancer.

Simple Tips to Overcome Acne

It’s well known that acne is a skin condition that typically occurs during adolescent years. Acne is caused due to clogging of the pores on the skin either owing to greasy skin, or dead skin cells.

As a result, the pores get contaminated, are swollen and becoming red. If the flecks are not many, it is a moderate case of acne or a pimple problem. However, when the numbers of spots are numerous, it is then acne.

Acne is marked with crimson sores covering all over a person’s face. Acne commonly appears on the face, though it can appear on other parts of the body such as back, neck or shoulders. The severity of acne usually leaves scars on the face even after the acne is completely gone.

Preventive action is appropriate for keeping acne at bay. Acne could be prevented by keeping your skin clean. Applying creams or oily makeup on your face is to be strictly avoided.

It is recommended to wear cotton clothing to protect your skin from being excessively fretted and charged up. If you sweat a lot, take a shower bath immediately. Avoid exposure to sunlight because it may worsen the acne.

Some simple tips to overcome acne are to keep your skin and hair clean. Many over the counter prescription drugs like pills, gels and lotions are available in the market. Nevertheless, consult your doctor for professional advice.

Several treatments like Collagen injections, pills and lotions are available in the market which may provide temporary relief. But, it can never be a lasting solution.

Ultimately, it is preventive action like washing face several times a day, avoiding exposure to sunshine, and keeping away from oily cosmetics will keep you in good stead. To overcome acne, prevention is always better than cure.

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