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Home Remedies for cough 2006-10-22 10:02:00 Cough is a reflex mechanism to expel any irritant from the trachea or wind pipe. Coughing can be due to number of conditions like cold and flu and more serious conditions like chronic bronchitis, asthma and whooping cough.
Coughs must not be suppressed and should be allowed to run its normal course. In fact ‘coughs’ are good for the lungs. The phlegm should be expelled out.
Try out these few Read more:Remedies
Managing mood swings 2007-04-01 09:50:00 One moment you find yourself irritable and down in the dumps for no rhyme or reason; the next moment you find yourself happy and boisterous. These emotional upheavals and mood swings which take you on a roller-coaster ride especially happen when you are dealing with change and pressure. Here are some of the solutions that might help you when you find yourself swinging from sadness to joy and
Medicinal and cosmetic value of red sandalwood 2007-04-02 09:48:00 Red sandalwood (Raktha Chandan) is a variety of sandalwood that differs in the most basic way. It’s red and it does not have fragrance. Though it is not as popular as the common variety of sandalwood nevertheless, its medicinal benefits cannot be ruled out. Here are some of the medicinal uses: * To cure digestive problems, drink water which is stored in red sandalwood tumblers or cups. Read more:Medicinal
For a good night's sleep 2006-04-28 11:45:00 Everyone of us, at one time or the other has been pestered by sleep problems. Sleeplessness could be transient and short-term or chronic. When it becomes a chronic problem it takes the form of insomnia and requires special attention. The first noticeable signs of poor sleeping habits are dark circles under the eyes pale skin, hair loss. Getting enough sleep is a must. Without proper sleep, your
Clay pads for your eyes 2007-04-04 09:26:00 As we are spending more and more of our time under artificial lightings and illuminations, television, computers and the like, our delicate eyes are constantly subjected to stress and strain. The hectic and stressful lifestyle that one leads these days is also detrimental to one’s ocular health. Result – Defective vision and other eye problems are increasing at an alarming rate. A sensible diet
Bhramari Pranayam 2007-04-03 09:31:00 Pranayama (Yogic breathing exercises) is the new mantra of fitness freaks these days. Gone are those days when people would exclaim with a bewildered look “Pranayam, what’s that?” The credit for popularizing these ancient yogic breathing techniques most certainly goes to Swami Ramdev, who is a household name in India these days. Yogic postures (asanas) combined with correct breathing
Treating acne with essential oils 2007-04-05 09:15:00 Acne, the most common skin disorder afflicts people of all ages, though it is most common among adolescents. It causes a lot of self-consciousness and misery. When your lovely face is marred by a crop of ugly acne and the unsightly scars that follow, don’t try to hide it under layers of thick make-up. This will make the acne even worse by clogging the pores. Take acne and other related skin
Kapalabhati Pranayam 2006-12-04 16:38:00 ‘Kapalabhati’ Pranayam breathing exercise is an excellent way of maintaining good health and fighting diseases. ‘Kapala’ means ‘skull’ (and ‘forehead’ also) and ‘bhati’ means ‘shining’. By doing kapalabhati, the ‘nadis’(nerves) of the brain get good exercise. This is achieved by exercising the diaphragm. There will be a glow on the forehead. After the age of 25, the tell-tale signs of ageing
Anuloma-Viloma pranayama breathing exercise 2006-10-17 08:58:00 Read all about pranayama first before proceeding to read about Anuloma-viloma pranayama. Anuloma-Viloma is also called Nadishuddhi pranayama.
Method: *Sit in any comfortable meditative pose like Padmasana(lotus pose) or Vajrasana(thunderbolt pose); keeping the spine erect and balanced. Those who are unable to sit down can sit on a chair and do the breathing
exercises. However sitting down in a
Pranayama 2006-09-27 09:13:00 To most people, the word Yoga is synonymous with the Asanas (Yogic postures) only. But since ancient times, Pranayama (yogic breathing exercises) has been practiced to control the body and the mind and make it steady and peaceful for achieving the pure consciousness stage (Samadhi). It was expounded by Patanjali, an ancient Hindu philosopher and yogi. Therefore, in all texts of yoga, Pranayama is
Tips for conditioning your hair 2007-04-08 08:03:00 All types of hair need a conditioner –even oily hair. Whilst some people prefer to use conditioners only on special occasions, the regular use of conditioner will help protect your hair cuticle and, thereby, protect the natural shine and beautiful condition of your hair. Even hair that is in ‘perfect’ condition needs gentle protection, especially if it has a tendency to be dry. Conditioners also
Satin hand cream 2007-04-10 08:47:00 Have you have been neglecting your hands lately? Don’t… By not pampering your hands, you might be adding your bit to hurry up the natural ageing process. There is still time to make amends. Nourish and moisturize your hands as often as possible. If you don’t want to splurge on expensive hand creams and lotions, then try making one at home. Here’s a recipe for a hand cream which you could try. Read more:Satin
Whiten your teeth by eating apples 2007-04-12 10:03:00 A smile enhances your face value and more so if it is backed by healthy sparkling teeth
. But you just can’t do without those steaming cups of tea/coffee. They are that indispensable to you – you highly need them to stimulate you, to get you going and to brighten up your day. One of the consequences of this indulgence: over a period of time you will develop stains on your teeth, which will dull Read more:eating
Weekend Beauty Read 2007-04-14 10:24:00 This week’s best posts from the Beauty
Blog Network: YSL Summer 2007 Collection PJ April 11, 2007 at A touch of blusher TV sets go from "Boob Tubes" to Botox Tubes at Ageless in Los Angeles All Lacquered Up reviews Deborah Lippmann's new line Michelle Mismas at All Lacquered Up Beautiful Makeup Search tells us why it is not so bad being blue! at Beautiful Makeup Read more:Weekend
Home remedies for Diarrhea 2007-04-14 09:05:00 Colorfully decorated sweet meats, heavy snacks, bubbling overflowing glasses of ‘desi’ soft drinks are gustily enjoyed by people, especially children during festivals. But what of the aftermath – those bouts of an upset tummy, acidity, indigestion, diarrhea etc.? A few home remedies recommended by grandma and naturopaths come in handy when such occasional bouts of ailments strike. Home
Drumsticks for health 2007-04-15 07:08:00 “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” goes a popular proverb. How true! Health conscious people, who are busy counting calories and spending a fortune on expensive and nutritious foodstuffs, hardly spare a thought to the humble drumstick (sahjan) tree which is a common sight in the gardens of so many Indian homes. They don’t mind consulting dieticians who charge
Amla (gooseberry) for hair 2007-04-18 10:14:00 Managing hair, the crowning glory is a tough task indeed. Barring those lucky few (probably it’s in their genes) who are gifted with naturally thick trouble-free and lustrous hair, others have to slog to keep their hair in a good condition. Bogged down by unmanageable, troublesome hair? Then, turn to this miracle berry called ‘amla’ for help and manage your tresses, the natural way. Amla (
Women's Eye Health Concerns - April Is Women's Eye Health Safety Month 2007-04-20 09:39:00 By Ruth Bird Women
, you often are the ones who take care of your family health concerns. Are you aware of how to protect your own eye sight? Hormonal changes, your age and smoking can affect your eye sight. You must make eye health a priority for yourself! Fact: Over 3.4 million Americans age 40 and older suffer from visual impairment, and 2.25 million are women. Fact: Women are more prone Read more:April
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Hand mask for your hands 2007-04-22 07:39:00 Just as a face mask improves the skin of your face, a hand mask improves the color and texture of your hands and arms. Make the following hand mask and apply it once a week. Ingredients 3 tbsp gram flour (besan)
2 tsp malai (cream of milk) or oil
juice of ½ lemon
¼ th teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tsp of glycerin Method: Mix all the ingredients together and make a smooth paste, you
Weekend Reading 2007-04-21 14:53:00 From the Beauty Blog Network
A Touch of Blusher
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InStyle’s Best Beauty Buys For Nails Beautiful Makeup Search
Teri from Beautiful Makeup Search is Getting Her Glow On! Beauty and Fashion Tech
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Beat the heat this summer by these therapeutic drinks 2007-04-24 10:03:00 Thirst is one of the several troublesome features of summer. If you are concerned about your health, don’t try to quench your thirst with aerated soft drinks. Ordinary potable water is any day better than those ‘not-so-cool’ drinks. Want to try out something different, natural and homemade? How about some of these cooling, energetic and therapeutic
drinks? * Tender coconut water is the best
Home remedies and tips for minor ailments 2007-04-23 09:47:00 For minor ills, turn to grandma’s home remedies and tips using the stuff from your kitchen and home. They work wonders to relieve annoying medical problems. Here is a collection of some favorite remedies for common ailments: Bug bites: Break out the roll-on anti-perspirant, and dab a bit on itchy, irritated red welts from mosquito bites. Acne (Zits): For that annoying zit which props up on
Turning Back The Clock With Cosmetic Facelift Surgery 2007-04-29 07:51:00 By Michelle Bery It seems that every time we turn on our televisions, open a magazine, or listen to the radio we are met with another reference, story, or advertisement for cosmetic facelift surgery. No longer are the masses content to just grow old gracefully; not when there are medical miracles happening that can prolong youth and sustain beauty. And while cosmetic facelift surgery is certainly Read more:Clock
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April 28 -Weekend Reading 2007-04-28 13:02:00 All things Medical Carnival April
, 2007 edition of All things medical at RDoctor Medical Health and Personal Development Herbal Support for Ovarian Cysts Vibrational Protection What To Do If You Can't Relate To All The Shallow People Out There What’s In A Name? How To Win Over People By Remembering Their Names Beauty The cutest little lipsticks. Ellen gives you some Read more:Weekend
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Moisturizers to lubricate your skin 2007-04-27 08:43:00 More than anything else, it is the moisture content which governs the skin’s softness, and elasticity and keeps it looking young. Cold, windy weather, low humidity, air-conditioning, and excessive exposure to the sun – all these factors can dry up the skin. Ageing also takes its toll on the skin and as one gets on in years moisture is lost at a faster rate than it can be replaced. This will be
Fragrant fennel – Uses 2007-04-26 09:53:00 Fennel seeds are a common sight in the Indian kitchen. Their aroma is breathtaking. Though both aniseed and fennel are called saunf in ‘Hindi’, fennel is somewhat larger than aniseed. Commonly used for seasoning and garnishing in Indian cuisines, this seed has other uses as well. * Chewing a spoonful of saunf after meals will prevent bad breath, hence very effective as a breath freshener. * A
Home remedies for sore throat 2007-05-02 09:15:00 Sore throat is a common malady that each one of us faces sometime or the other in our lifetime. This is one of the ailments which responds very well to home based remedies, so there is no reason why one should hesitate to try out these invaluable tips which have been handed over to us by generations of yore. After all these remedies have negligible side-effects and so there is no harm in trying
Sitali and Sitkari Pranayams to cool your body in summer 2007-05-01 09:14:00 Blame it on anything – ecology, industrialization or global warming – summers are getting hotter and hotter. No longer is intense heat confined to tropical countries like India and desert regions, it is becoming universal! Remember last summer? It was like being baked in an oven! Is it any different this year? Nah! In fact, it is worse. More gruesome days are yet to come. How to cope up with
Medicinal value of honey 2007-04-30 08:48:00 Honey, nature’s soother, is more that just sweet. Ever since the dawn of civilization it has been the favorite food of all ages. This miraculous gift of nature has imbibed the heat of the sun and the fragrance and nectar of the flowers, maybe that’s the reason why it is so tasty and delicious. Honey is highly nutritious - it has traces of minerals and vitamins not to mention the antioxidants Read more:Medicinal
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How to massage your hands 2007-05-04 09:27:00 Pamper and nourish your hands on a regular basis for smooth hands. Neglected hands can give away your age any day. Once in a week, you must give a good massage to your hands with a good cream. You can use homemade almond hand cream or satin hand cream, which do their job as efficiently as those expensive hand creams and lotions. Follow the routine given here. * Rub the cream on your hands
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