Acne begins usually with blackheads. Blackheads are formed when oil and dead cells get trapped in a pore. They then turn black when exposed to air. When inflamed they become pimples which multiply when touched with dirty hands. Here are few home remedies for dealing with acne.
1) Grind nutmeg(jaiphal) with unboiled milk and apply on acne for 1-2 hours.
2) Make a paste by mixing honey and cinnamon powder. Apply paste on pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water.
3) Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder. Not for sensitive skin.
4) Make orange peel paste by grinding it in some water. Apply on and around pimples.
5) Apply fresh mint juice over the face very night.
6) Apply a paste of fresh methi leaves over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and wash with warm water.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
SPINACH
Green leafy vegetables are an important group of food. Green leaves are a great source of alkaline minerals and have anti-stress properties. They are the best form of chlorophyll which is one of nature's most important healers.
Spinach is a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin K, folate and potassium. It contains vitamin C and B6 and riboflavin.The vegetables dark green leaves contain other valuable nutrients especially antioxidants and bioflavoids that help block cancer causing substances and processes. Cooking spinach helps to convert lutein into more bio-available forms. Folate is important for pregnant women as it helps prevent congenital neurological defects. Folate deficiency can cause a severe type of anemia.
Spinach is a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin K, folate and potassium. It contains vitamin C and B6 and riboflavin.The vegetables dark green leaves contain other valuable nutrients especially antioxidants and bioflavoids that help block cancer causing substances and processes. Cooking spinach helps to convert lutein into more bio-available forms. Folate is important for pregnant women as it helps prevent congenital neurological defects. Folate deficiency can cause a severe type of anemia.
HOME REMEDIES FOR TOOTHACHE
Toothache indicates presence of infection, breakage or tooth decay. Here are a few home remedies for temporary relief.
1) Placing a slice of onion in the affected area.
2) Alcohol based mouthwash or hydrogen peroxide aid in toothache relief.
3) Clove oil and garlic provide immediate and long lasting relief.
4) Gargling with warm salt water is useful.
5) Few drops of vanilla extract on the affected tooth helps.
6) Chewing ginger provides pain relief.
7) Dab a cotton ball in asafoetida paste made with lime juice.
1) Placing a slice of onion in the affected area.
2) Alcohol based mouthwash or hydrogen peroxide aid in toothache relief.
3) Clove oil and garlic provide immediate and long lasting relief.
4) Gargling with warm salt water is useful.
5) Few drops of vanilla extract on the affected tooth helps.
6) Chewing ginger provides pain relief.
7) Dab a cotton ball in asafoetida paste made with lime juice.
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