Have You Ever Listened What your Hands Say ??????

///////*****This is an article which I have learned  through internet , and I have briefed  the symptoms in my own words which are originally explained by a Clinical Professor of Dermatology David E. Bank, MD, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia in New York City.

You might have been seeing your hands every single day , but when is the last time you really paid attention to watch what they are really ought to say ????
You might have been moisturizing them all the time but have you take your time to look keenly to point out any unusual because our body is an amazing mechanical machine which shows up signs if something is wrong or ill inside .
Shaking or scaly or itchy or dry  hands or brittle nails digital  a  red signal to stop and watch out your health !!!!!

Irritating Dandruff

Today I want to share some natural and well proven remedies for those  who have a irritating scalp,as hair is really one of our best assets.Hair really changes the shape of your face ,so don't let the dandruff rule your hair,wipe it off.
Dandruff the most significant and common problem that many people face .Every person has some degree of its exposure often leading to a scratch-  itchy scalp .

Lets have a look how to eradicate the problem from roots 

6 Fruits for Glowing Skin

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Problem with Aging Skin

A well known fact is that fruits are good for glowing  skin .Glowing / clear complexion can be gained by taking fruit juice daily . Fruit facial made form scratch using fruits from  your kitchen really makes a lot of difference in your skin rather than going for harmful chemical facials .
Besides the fact that they hydrate and rejuvenate your skin, the very smell of a fruit on your face is quite de-stressing. Unlike the chemical beauty treatments, fruits are cost-effective, natural and also bring a visible difference. Here are a few fruits and their properties, choose what suits you best!

Banana: This is one fruit that's abundantly available  all through the year. We know it's a good source of iron, magnesium and potassium and helps reduce menstrual cramps. The effect of banana on skin too is not something that can be ignored. Bananas are rich in vitamin A, B and E and hence works as an anti-aging agent. A fresh mashed banana facial can do wonders for your skin.

Foot Pain

Feet are those which can show up your health.No doubt that  ,why this simple and one of the smallest part of your body experience pain or problems, as each is made with 26 bones,33 joints,107 alignments,19 muscles that help it to move in many directions.
Amazing isn't !!! and hence the reason of its pain .This would explain why the 'Foot massage' is famous in 'China'.
They have a theory that every nerve in your foot connects to almost all organs in your body and by soothing them (feet) you can minimize your pressure and regain your energy

Use and treat your feet with these simple tricks to get back on to your 'Heels'

Erase Stretch Marks Naturally With Home Remedies !!!!!!

Stretch marks!!!!!!!

Stretch marks sometimes seems to be invincible or cost you a fortune to get rid of them but there are some natural and home remedies available, proving this statement wrong which make you look young and fab at the same time . There will be no risk of side effects to these remedies as these are natural without any chemicals .

Aloe vera - The plant of Immortatlity

Aloe vera which can be used to treat many health disorders can be termed as a plant of immortality without any doubt . 

Aloe vera is known as "plant of immortality," due to its myriad of uses for everything from acne to baldness, insomnia, digestive upsets, sepsis and cancer. Studies have shown that Aloe Vera can effectively treat a wide range of ailments. When used externally, it is very effective at treating insect bites, acne, sunburns, rashes, scars, blemishes, sores, eczema, psoriasis and other skin infections. It can also be taken internally to treat blood pressure, internal tissue damage, high blood sugar levels, arthritis, ulcers, constipation, poor appetite, digestive disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, hemmorhoids, and colon disorders.

Health Benefits Of Cinnamon

Cinnamon one of the richest spice with great aroma with a tint of sweet taste is even a pack of of many health benefits .DO you know just by smelling it can even promote good mood

Feeling Stress ........

Stress may be caused by many reasons irrespective of age , our busy and trendy life style may be one of the reason .
Next time when someone says you look stressed or when you notice  your family members or friends  feeling stress  , just tell them to   "Relax" by trying these simple and natural tricks .


* As always said intake tons of Vitamin C foods in your daily diet , this really helps to release stress relief hormone by adernal gland , just increase the intake fruits and vegetables like berries, bell peppers, guavas, Chile peppers ,green leafy vegetables .

*Consuming enough amount of Fatty acids will subside the stress levels . This not only subsides stress but also helps to improve brain function . So consume fish oil , flax seeds, walnuts , hemp seeds  which contain fatty acids as well as substances which can convert into essential fatty acids ).

* Try some physical or yoga or meditation  as these produce hormones to counter balance stress and alleviates the brain function

*  Most of us have some targeted muscles that knot up under stress. It's a sort of a viscous cycle. Stress produces adrenaline , which produces muscle tension, which more adrenaline, and so on. A good way to break the cycle is by finding out the targeted muscles , as they are the one's responsible for tension under pressure. Usually muscles in the back of your neck and upper back are the culprits. So massage them when ever you feel like in stress or in order to eradicate the stress situation just massage them whenever possible or you get time 

*Take a hot water bath or take some hot soak in bath tub , as when in tension the blood circulation is reduced to the extremities of your body. Water is a great healer for stress, as hot water helps to improve the blood circulation which convinces the body thing is safe and that it is Ok to get relaxed. For more better results add add lemon juice or Epsom salt to the water.

*Keep in control your sugar levels through out the day which helps to  decrease the stress  levels . Prefer  whole foods rather than juices and whole grains rather than processed carbs .

Note :

*Cold water  for bathing while in stress is a big no, as it decreases the blood circulation , and the result is a increased tension.

*If you don't have time for bathing just get time to run hot water on your hands and feet to improve your blood circulation.

* A salad rich with vitamin C foods and green leafy veggies soothes better than greasy takeouts. 

Bruises,Cuts & Scratches

Every day we meet with  minor bruises cuts or scratches,which may  look minor but sometimes take time to heal .So try these natural remedies and helpers to drive away the soreness and soothe them

* Keep some Apple Cider vinegar in hand which helps to soothe instantly for minor bruises,which may be the result of your little carelessness.This acts like an excellent anti inflammatory .

*If you earned a bruise try to elevate the place where it is present as everything flows down due to gravity try to elevate the part so that it will ease some swelling

*Arnica gel which is a  plant supplement helps to soothe the swelling of bruises as it is also a natural anti inflammatory .It even helps to dilate the capillaries under the skin which allows blood and fluid to move out of the injured areas

*Myrhh a reddish -brown dried tree sap available in health food  stores ,which is a natural antiseptic and known for its blood moving properties that help with healing .Just take 1 teaspoon of myrhh add 4 ounces of water and pour on the wound and let dry before bandaging the wound 

* Try applying tea tree oil for scrapes which is a natural anti septic compound,and has been popular for healing wounds.Dilute some Tea tree oil in a some vegetable oil and apply it to the cuts or scrapes

*Dabbing honey on wounds really helps.Honey contains three main powerful wound healing ingredients: Sugar(which absorbs moisture) ,Hydrogen peroxide (disinfectant) and a nectar based compound to kill bacteria.Additional advantage is that honey after drying can act like a bandage to your wound/cut/scrape

*Give   a sweet  treat to your wound/cut with sugar and iodine(not raw) .take a table spoon of sugar and add iodine to it and apply it to the wound .This helps the wound to heal quickly and even the visibility of scars of your wound

* Add zinc to your food /diet which speeds up the healing/recovery period. Oysters,eggs,meat,sea food, black eyed peas,tofu will contain considerable amount of Zinc

*Garlic and Chive are natural anti septic which helps to reduce the healing time ,try applying mashed clove of garlic or chive on the wound .If this irritates remove and clean the wound

*Use clove /clove powder which is rich in antiseptic compounds which keeps away wound from becoming infected

        

Fatigue

Fatigue strikes even when everything is fine making you feel sluggish .It generally  feels like flattening,draining,and depleting your body .But do you ever feel  frequent fatigue is due to lacking of  something that is vital .Learn how to recharge your body when running on empty and drive back  in years and get the spark .

• Figure out if you have any food sensitivities,if you can eliminate them you will notice a considerable change . Some people are very sensitive to Eggs,Diary products,and some pulses or grains which contain considerable amounts of gluten or fiber in them . 
• So make a list of all the food items that are likely the culprits and avoid them from your diet for a month. You will certainly have the difference.

• Magnesium is needed by our body for energy production.Boost your mood and your body by adding rice barn to your diet which is very high in Mg .

• In take foods that generate sufficient energy in your body. The most important vitamin for this is Vitamin B .So try taking vitamin tablets or include mushrooms to your plate which are really a good source of Vitamin B 

• Another best source is Marmite ,a salty condiment and best source for Vitamin B
• Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of protein. Long chains of amino acids, called polypeptides, make up the multi component, large complexes of protein. So be sure that you consume significant amount of foods containing protein like meat ,soy,eggs and dairy

• Practice this yoga pose and notice the change 

1. Balance on your left forearm and the outside edge of  your left foot so that your body is in a straight line from head to heels,with shoulders,hips,and legs off the ground(if this is hard practice by balancing on your left knee instead on your foot)
2. Now,extend your right arm upward .Hold for 30 sec as you take deep breaths in and out, switch sides and repeat.
3. Do this for 5 times .  You will definitely see some result.

Problem with Aging Skin

Getting older is invincible but how you look as you age is well within your control.Your skin reflects your health ,if you have a healthy skin  which radiates that shows you even have a healthy body.

About 20% of the way you look is predetermined by Genetics and the rest is in your hands like the routine food habits you follow ,your lifestyle and the cosmetic products you use .

SO ,its about 80% that's really a vast digit !!!!!!

Feeling young and radiating skin is not so difficult but it is in you to obtain the vibrancy to show up how young you do look even after aging ,this promising look is  generally  the outcome of  natural  treatments and not with cosmetics 

Rose Hip Seed Oil:

• Smooth and shiny  with spot  free skin is a sign of healthy skin ,apply Rosehip seed Oil to your face about 3 months and you will definitely note the results which are visible 
• This Oil not only regenerates your skin's smoothness but also helps to flush the sagging ,fine lines,and blotchiness  on your face 

Ayurvedic Medicine :

• Go for some ayurvedic cream or treatment rather than opting for expensive cosmetics .
• This is a very traditional Indian treatment and proven to be very efficient than any other cosmetics
• As ayurvedic medicines generally consists of plants extracts and herbs like turmeric ,ginger you will notice a considerable change 

 

Opting for a Alkaline Diet:

• Acidic diet generally can end  in damaging your body and ultimately your skin ,so eat a load of fresh fruits and vegetables which are high in alkaline rather that acids for better results
• This won't help to reduce present wrinkles but helps to prevent body and skin from further damaging

Try a Natural Cleanser:

• Try cleaning your face to wipe of the dead cells present on your face with a cleanser ,as they make your face look pale and dull 
•  Aloe vera  extract  really a very good cleanser 

Go for a Cleansing Diet:

• Do you know that the impurities in your digestive  system even reflect the way your skin look!
• So go for a diet that cleans your digestive system .Like avoid foods that  cause inflammatory
• Avoid consuming loads of caffeine,sugar,gluten,and meat to your surprise in a few weeks you will  notice a raise in  your complexion 

• In addition to the above mentioned treatments you can even stop aging by  consuming fruits like Grapes,Clementines,Oranges,Berries, Watermelon , cantaloupe which are very good sources of Vitamin C which is an anti oxidant and also high in water content 
• Drink loads of water which purifies your body from bad fat and help you to look young 
• Avoid taking Caffeine rather opt for herbal or green or normal tea  as tea is rich with antioxidants which helps to radiate your skin 
• Apply a Facial with fruits  or vegetables like  Kiwi,Papaya,Strawberries,Apples,Tomatoes,Cucumber,water melon,Banana and Guava .This will cleanse away the dirt and the dead cells that make you look pale and dark.As this is a home remedy you neither spend an extra penny for this nor worry about its side effects

•  Try any one perfect solution that smooths your skin 

1. Take a tablespoon of milk , add a tablespoon of Gram Flour(Besan) ,a pinch of turmeric .Mix into a smooth paste and apply it to your face as a  pack and rest  until it dries then clean it with lukewarm or cold water and check it for yourself .The result will be outstanding with a very smooth skin.if you apply this paste for about twice a week you will notice the change in your face and your skin in a month .
2.  Take some curd and Gram flour and a pinch of turmeric apply to your face similarly  as stated above and notice the change for yourself .

Tips:

• If you have trouble with pimple try this .Take  a table spoon of turmeric and add a little of water and make it into a thick paste and apply to the place where there is a pimple.This will not only cleans the place but also avoids a pimple to pop up in future at that place  
• If you have a black spot due to a pimple apply tomato juice to that you will notice the change with in a month
• Some people are allergic to fruits like papaya ,so test before you apply them 

   

COLD & FLU

 Our immune system always combats with 'COLD & FLU' but unfortunately always fails leaving the most worse symptoms .You probably know that antibiotics ,which are highly effective at knocking out bacterial infections tend to useless towards 'COLD' and the FLU as these  are caused by virus.
We know  cold runs out from our immune system after 7  days with or without treatment , so many people live with sniffles , head aches and severe  nose congestion hoping it lasts in a week.
As this is the starting of Winter season  many of you may have got Cold already , so have a look over the remedies you can take to reduce the duration of your illness and even helps you to get relief . All these are natural ways to drive away the illness , hope you will note and be HEALTHY

*There is a myth that eating Oranges,grapes or any berries, clementines which contains vitamin C ,this may be applicable to vegetables also which contain considerable amounts of vitamin C , may trigger or may end up in increasing the symptoms but the fact is Vitamin C helps to fight the viruses causing cold and flu and it is even helpful for boosting immune system. 
                                        

*Here is something we don't expect .Eat some dark chocolate you will find some relief as it contains lots of Zinc .Zinc can reduce your dry throat and may even reduce the illness duration to half .This can be even found in Lamb , Oysters, dried watermelon seeds,roasted squash or pumpkin seeds, peanuts and Crab .

                           

*Many of us skip the breakfast almost everyday , but here is the fact that people who take breakfast regularly develop an immune system that is more effective and  less  prone to Cold and Flu 

                               

*You can try consuming any of given solutions  or potions below which really show a lot of impact on your cold 

1)Take a quarter of peeled grape fruit .put it in a pot, add water and heat  it just under boil , add a table spoon of honey and consume as a Tea .The fact is boiling grape releases immune boosters  into the water ,making it a healthy solution 

Grape Fruit

2)Take a table spoon of Ajwain seeds  ,1 table spoon of cumin seeds, a table spoon of Ginger root , some pepper and a piece of jaggery ,add water and boil it ,filter the concentrate and drink when it is lukewarm ,this will really help your congestion and sore throat

3)Consume hot or lukewarm milk added with pepper elachi and jaggery 

*One well known granny technique is to breathe in steam draping yourself forming a tent like covering to avoid the escape of the heat 

*Drink loads of water or juice or tea as your body will be dehydrating while the cold virus attack you .Water  not only hydrates your body but also flushes all the impurities stored that may prey on your immune system when it is weak

*Now a very easy tip is to gargle your sore throat with salt water ,be sure to take lukewarm water which helps you more

*One last tip is to add  1/8 teaspoon of ginger powder, 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon( as they  have an excellent  anti-inflammatory properties)  and a clove bud ( which is an antiseptic) to your tea while making it 

       

Note 

•  Vitamin C is stored as Ascorbic acid in out body which helps to increase the level of Vitamin absorption 
• Relax or take rest which helps you  ease of your feeling or symptoms ,sleeping helps to sooth better
• Add some Turmeric Powder to the water while breathing in steam as turmeric helps to blow the congestion
• Be optimistic about your body ability to heal and that really helps to heal much more easily

• One ugly truth is that sometimes even our tooth brushes carry the bacteria as the bristles may have bacteria stored and when any gums gets an injury they are injected into our body and may be a source for your illness , so if you get sick replace your brush after you regain your health, this way you can avoid yourself from infections.Sometimes even throwing the brush when we are sick may decrease the track of the illness
• There is a myth that consuming dairy products may increase the symptoms of COLD and Flu but it is not scientifically proven 
• Add  a few drops of eucalyptus oil  into the hot water while breathing in steam to ease the congestion 
• Grape fruits contains Vitamin C and Flavonoids (found in berries )
• Don't add sugar while preparing any of the solutions for relief as sugar triggers the symptoms as a result your symptoms will become  adverse 

Healthy Life

Today I want to share some very interesting and better home remedies for 'Healthy Life' you may or may not know ,but the fact is they are proven effective in studies.
We will start with 'Asthma' today and keep posted for my next topic which is Cold and Flu.

• If your have a problematic airway (asthma )this may really help you, this is completely drug free trick and can be treated just with some supplies we usually stock at home and some tips ,so have a look which may help you or your child

• Many of us consume lots of dried fruits, frozen food but the fact is they are about 70% asthma inducers ,so , check for the sulfites. These sulfites are also found in beer and wine , beware of what you are consuming 
• Do you know that the food odor while you cook can trigger your asthma ,so open up your windows while you cook this time and see the effect 
• Heart burn may really trigger asthma , so, one remedy is to take three to four meals in a short course of time rather than piling your plates with huge amounts of foods 
• Load your diet with Flavonoids will really help you reduce from asthma , OK but what are these 'Flavonoids' ,this is the component really helps you control inflammation which triggers asthma . This is found as a tiny crystals in Onions, Apples, Berries, Grapes .Flavonoids not only remedy for heart burn but also anti oxidants . 

• Consume a considerable amounts of Magnesium daily which help in improving lungs function and decrease the muscle tensions ,but be careful while in taking large doses at a time as they can cause diarrhea, or cramps or even to bloating . So try to consume as low as 100 mg per a meal and do this for twice and you will really see the effect 
• The last but not the least is the fish oil which really relieves from asthma .Studies even proven that fish oil which contain the fatty acids can act as a wall to reduce the allergies that trigger asthma 

Note:

1. If you have a heart problem consult a doctor before consuming high amounts of Magnesium in your daily consumption 
2. A little tip for subsiding the inflammation from going up stream is to raise the head of your bed 4 to 6 inches by putting blocks under the top legs so that you can eliminate the chance of triggering asthma 
3. Fish capsules may lead to burps with a tint of its taste so in order to avoid that freeze the capsules and take them right before meal 

Believe Or NOT!!!

                 "Kitchen " is the workplace for home maker and working there really is fun. Cooking is really a great job which releases a lot of strain and sometimes an endeavor for mediation .
Listed below are facts that we really may or may not know or at least ignoring them even after knowing the facts hope this might help you understand them much better
Facts:

* Do you know that storing cut and peeled onions in freezer for more than 2 days is not good ,as they develop some bacteria which produce  indigestion .SO always use the raw onion once they are peeled and cut the same day  or else the next day.

* Noodles are the most easy snack or lunch or break fast depending upon our appetite but here is the fact that the way we cook noodles is unfortunately not the correct way as these noodles contain a wax coating on them they must be washed with hot and cold water after they are boiled to remove the wax coating, Because this wax coating takes 5 days to get digested in our body .And most importantly never add the masala given directly when on stove as it contains a lots of MSG with breaks down when heated to molecular structure and become toxic .So the apt time is to add it after turning off the stove and toss them to mix

* Never leave cut or peeled potatoes or tomatoes at room temperature which may become source of bacteria that can cause partial paralysis according to a survey of research so be careful while storing them


* Beet roots are one of the "super-food"  category as they  lower cholesterol and blood pressure, improve heart health and liver function, reduce risk of dementia, and fight against cancer .This is even a good source for vitamin c which is important for tissue growth and repair, and foliate, which helps to reduce the risk of birth defects in unborn babies, as well as helping to prevent anemia.
 
* Both Onions and garlic can help lower cholesterol and  help lower blood pressure.


* Tomatoes are one of the "super foods". Some of the  benefits attributed  eating the tomato included a strengthened immune system, better heart health, the neutralizing of free radicals and safeguarding of disease (including cancer) and the prevention of blood clots.

* Beans are favorite to many and even they are very good sources of fiber  which can help to reduce cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar and improve the digestive system .Not only the fiber they are even good for  excellent weight-loss and energy foods, but they are a great source of antioxidants, protein and nutrients (such as iron, manganese and B vitamins).


Tips::
 
Here are some tips and facts for you to make it much more interesting  easy and comfortable.Hope these may help you and make your job easy .
 
* Place overripe tomatoes in cold water and add some salt. Overnight they will become firm and fresh.
 
* To keep the vegetables fresh for longer time wrap them in newspaper before putting them in the fridge.

*To keep the yogurt fresh for many days, fill the vessel containing yogurt with water to the brim and refrigerate. Change the water daily.
 
* If you drop an egg on the floor, cover it with salt and let it remain like this for a couple of minutes. You will be able to easily clean the mess with a paper towel.
 
*Warm garlic flakes slightly either in a microwave oven or on a griddle before peeling. The skin will come off easily.

*. Avoid cooking sour dishes (like tamarind based dishes) in a non-stick pan as the sourness will remove coating faster

* If you keep a piece of blotting paper at the bottom of the container, it will keep biscuits fresh for a longer time.
 
*Immerse the egg in a pan of cool salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh; if it rises to the surface, it is certainly quite old.
 
*Grind some common salt in your mixer/grinder for some time every month. This will keep your mixer blades sharp.