Home Remedies for Head Lice and Nits

Monsoon is in full swing. Like everyone else, I too love rains. It has the amazing smell which makes the environment romantic every time it pours. I love the feeling of droplets falling on my face when I sit beside window watching the beautiful raindrops falling on the ground. Rain is just amazing.
 

But with cooling and soothing environment, it also brings with it some problems. A problem of head lice is common during the rainy season. The problem of head lice is mostly faced by school children and the ones who are long hairy beauties. When scalp and hair gets wet during the rainy season, it brings the most annoying problem of head lice. Head lice can occur anytime and spread fast. This is the reason it should never be avoided or left untreated. Today, I will list down home remedies to treat head lice.
 
                  
 
Hygiene: First and foremost is to maintain hygiene. Because of the cool weather, sometimes we avoid to wash our hair. This is not good practice. We need to wash our hair regularly even during monsoon season to maintain the good health of hair. More importantly when we get wet in rains. Do not forget to clean the scalp thoroughly after enjoying the rains. Also clean the comb, bed sheet and pillow covers regularly.
 
Clear lice and nits: Because of their nature of multiplying quickly we need to be very careful and clear it whenever it appears. Do not wait for the weekend to get it cleared. Check and clear your hair of all the lice and nits as soon as it appears. Use combs that help in removing of the lice. Do ask your mom or maid to check if there are any left-over lice.
 

 
Oiling: Oiling is one of the most important thing for your hair. It is food for our scalp and hair. Do oil your hair at least once in a week if not more. Pamper yourself with oil massage at your favorite salon or ask your mom to do the hot oil massage.
 
Garlic Treatment: Grind 10 – 15 cloves of garlic to the fine paste. Mix this with 1 tsp of lemon juice. Apply this mixture on the scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. After that rinse it thoroughly with anti lice shampoo. Make use of lice comb to get rid of all the lice and nits.
 
Apply the mixture of lemon Juice and baking soda for 3-4 hours. Wash it and use the lice comb for removing the lice and nits.
 
Another remedy is extracting the juice from 2 – 3 onions. Mix it with white vinegar. Apply all over your scalp. Wrap your hair with shower cap. Leave for couple of hours and then wash it.
 
Savlon is also effective in removing the lice and nits. Apply it from scalp to roots. Wait for 20 minutes and wash it with shampoo. Try this for 3 to 4 times for effective results.
 
Sharing is not caring: If someone in the family suffers from lice problem, do not share her belongings like comb, pillow, etc. It will result in spreading the lice to others.
 

 
Hope this article reach to the ones who are affected with the problems of lice and nits. Do you have any other remedy?

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End messy hair day with AMLA OIL

Is your scalp bothering you? Are you suffering from excessive hair loss? Is your hair dry and rough? Are problems like dandruff and thinning of hair making the condition of your hair worse?

As indicated by specialists, issues happen in light of the fact that dampness prompts inordinate sweat and the excessive oil excretion. Oil and sweat emissions have a tendency to adhere to hair and scalp. On top of it there is no solution of pollution in our country.
 

To treat this - one needs to wash hair all the more every now and again to keep it clean and dirt free. Continuous wash results in making it dry and fizzle.

 
Now what? Not to stress, various experts have provided multiple recommendations to end your messy hair day. Amla oil is one of major solution for each and every hair woes. An excellent nutritional and rejuvenating hair product, Amla Hair Oil, is a great hair tonic that proficiently keeps up the quality, strength and beauty of your Hair. Amla hair oil is the complete nourishment for your scalp and significantly keeps scalp infection at bay.
 
                  
 
Amla oil is made of amla fruit which is also known as Emblica Officinalis or Indian Gooseberries or Phyllanthus emblica or Amalaki. Amla fruit has been respected since centuries as the fruitful ingredient for shampoos and oils with the numerous benefits to maintain the health of the hair. The greatness of amla is so generally perceived in Ayurveda that all the well known aged writings have talked about its preventive, helpful and therapeutic handiness and lauded its exceptional beneficial and curative qualities. All the three doshas – vata, pitta and kapha has been pacified into amla herb.
 
Amla Oil Properties: Amla oil has the cooling effect and possesses phytochemicals, gallic acid and ellagic acid. It is the rich source of essential fatty acids. Amla oil’s anti inflammatory properties and anti-microbial properties helps in keeping the scalp clean and clear of dandruff and other scalp infections.
 
Benefits of Amla Oil
 
Amla hair oil is an exceptionally beneficial and enriching for hair growth. Amla meets expectations by entering deep into the hair and scalp, fortifying the hair shaft and feeding it. Regular usage of Amla hair oil will work as the tonic for your scalp and hair thereby results in soft, shiny and healthy hair growth. It won’t be wrong to say that amla hair oil is the complete nourishment from root to tip.
 

 
1) Condition astringent – Deep condition can be achieved with the help of amla oil as it easily and quickly absorbs in the scalp. Pamper and nourish your hair with amla oil massage.
 
2) Prevents Premature Graying – Amla oil when used regularly has proved time and again to maintain the dark colour of hair. To delay the graying of your hair start using amla oil on regular basis.
 
3) Strengthen the roots – thereby prevents hair loss and promotes healthy growth. It won’t be wrong to say that regular amla hair oil massage results in hair strengthening and hair growth naturally. When used regularly, this hair oil makes the hair stronger from within.
 
4) Controls Dandruff - Amla is filled with anti – bacterial properties thereby helps in controlling the problems of scalp with regards to dandruff. Soak tulsi leaves in amla oil for couple of days. Apply on the affected area for better results.
 
5) Prevents Split ends - Amla oil has been proved to strengthen the hair follicles and promotes healthy hair growth thereby results in preventing split ends.
 
6) Scalp Cleansing – Cleansing Agent thereby nourishes hair. Due to presence of anti-bacterial and astringent properties, amla hair oil, helps in preventing infection to the great extent.
 
7) Treat dry & frizzy hair – Make amla oil your best friend if you are suffering from rough and damaged hair. Amla oil is one of the best oil available in Indian market to make your tresses smooth and silky.
 

 
8) Improves hair quality and promotes shine - Amla oil is known to be effective for improving hair quality.
 
9) Excellent Pre-poo oil - Massaging your hair before shampooing is important to improve blood circulation. Amla hair oil is the great product to be used for prepoo and it is very effective to provide the required nutrition to your hair thereby improving the quality of scalp and hair.
 
10) Control in hair fall - Calcium C Deficiency, lack of cleanliness and dryness in hair results in breakage. Amla hair oil helps in resolving all the above problems and helps in maintaining hygiene thereby controlling the excessive hair fall.
 
11) Promotes good night sleep and release stress and tension. Cons of using Amla Hair Oil
 
Let us now talk about the other side of Amla oil for hair. As famously said every coin has two sides, there are few disadvantages associated with using Amla oil for hair on the regular basis.
 
1) Not suitable in winter season / to people who are prone to cold. Many people have experienced sinus problems during winter season after applying amla oil.
 
2) You have to be patient to see the results. It surely helps in the healthy hair growth but if you are the person who is looking for quick result, amla hair oil will disappoint you. However, the results will be amazingly beneficial if the amla oil is applied on scalp for 5 – 6 months regularly.
 
3) Pure amla oil is difficult to get. Artificial fragrance and preservatives are added in amla hair oil that is available in market. It is better to opt for the home made amla oil for maximum benefits.
 
Gift yourself with healthy and shinny hair by adding the amla hair oil massage into your hair care routine. Click here to read how to use amla oil for maximum benefit.

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Homemade Masks for Rough Skin

Before talking on various homemade facial masks that will help in treating the rough skin and convert it to baby type smooth and supple skin, we need to first understand why our skin becomes rough and dry. Main causes of skin becoming rough and dry are lack of hydration of skin, applying harmful chemicals in the form of soaps, cosmetics, dry weather etc. Read this article to know what dermatologists like Dr. Cynthia Bailey, California, and Doctor Laurence BEILLE, Grenoble says about “Why is my skin rough and dry?”
 
It is very much possible to change your skin tone from rough and patchy to smooth flawless glowing tone. However it requires the dedication and regular efforts to achieve the change. Today I am here listing down 10 face packs that are tested to deal with rough skin
 

Sandalwood + Rose Water + Almond Oil: You can bring life to your skin by applying this mixture on your face. Sandalwood is the secret for fairer and smooth flawless skin. For this mix 1 tbsp of Sandalwood Powder in 1 tbsp of Rose Water. Mix well to make the smooth paste. Add few drops of Almond Oil to the mixture. Apply this paste of moist face for 15 minutes and then wash with lukewarm water.

 
                  
 

Honey + Papaya: To treat the dullness and dryness you can make use of papaya face pack. Take ripe papaya and mash it with spoon. Once it is mashed properly add 1 tbsp of raw honey. Apply generously on your face and neck. This mixture has the added advantage to give your skin loads of nutrients and thereby making it glow naturally.

 

Almond + Milk Cream: Almond and Milk cream is the ultimatum remedy for dry, rough and flaky skin. Keep 4 – 5 almonds in water overnight. In the morning, grind almond to make the fine powder. Keep the water separately for later use. Mix the almond powder with milk cream. Apply this mixture on your face for 15 minutes. Once the mixture is dried out, apply the water in which almonds were soaked on your fingers. And with circular motion slowly move your fingers on your face to remove the dried almond mixture. Do this for another five minutes. Wash of your face with almond soak water and pat dry to remove the dryness from the skin.

 

Banana + Turmeric Powder + Yogurt: Vitamin and Potassium content of banana helps in smoothening of the rough and flaky skin. When mixed with turmeric powder and yogurt it makes your skin young and refreshed. Like Papaya Mask, mash the ripe banana until smooth consistency is achieved. Add ½ tsp of turmeric powder and 1 tbsp of curd and mix well. Apply this mixture on your face to get glowing skin.

 

 

Olive Oil + Curd + Besan: Olive oil has the properties to treat all beauty woes. Olive oil by itself has many properties and helps in moisturizing your skin. In the mixture of curd and besan, mix enough quantity of olive oil to treat your dry skin.

 

Below are few more mixtures that can help in treating the dry and rough skin.
 

6) Egg Yolk + Honey
7) Mayonnaise + Oatmeal Powder
8) Avocado + Coconut Oil
9) Cucumber + Orange Peel Powder + Lemon Juice
10) Tomato + baking soda + Olive Oil

 

 
Do you suffer from rough skin? What different methods you have tried to deal with the dry rough skin problems?
 
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How to overcome breast feeding problems?

Being a mother makes you feel blessed and complete. Breast feeding is very important because mother’s milk is very beneficial for the baby. It can be digested easily. Breast milk is full of nutrients, proteins minerals, etc. Whatever mother consumes it passes to the baby through breast feeding.

 
Some women think the milk supply is insufficient. This creates tension and worry. This worry leads to formula (artificial) feeding. Stop and think again before opting for formula feeding. Do you genuinely suffer from a problem of low supply of milk or is it just your concern misleading you. Well insufficient milk production is rare. In fact many mothers have the capability to produce milk more than the suffice quantity of what child requires.
 
                  
 
If you feel your present milk production is low still don’t worry, because it is the temporary situation. You can increase the supply of milk with the help of some corrective measures. You can consult your doctor anytime for medication. He can prescribe some medicines which can help you to increase milk supply. Our ancestors had homemade remedy for every possible problem. For low milk supply you can take cumin seeds ( 2 tbsp ) with milk thrice a day. Never feed a baby on empty stomach. Your supply would be definitely low at that time.
 
Below signs indicates that your milk supply is adequate:
 

✔ Baby urinates 7-8 times in a day.
✔ Passes a soft yellow stool once a day.
✔ Checks if your baby is gaining weight properly at least 150 gms or more per week after 2 weeks till 3 months.
✔ Your baby is healthy and alert.

 

 
Causes of LOW SUPPLY OF MILK:
 

✔ Iron deficiency in mothers body can lead to low supply of milk
✔ Stress can also decrease the supply of milk.
✔ Baby is not attaching well with breast.
✔ Giving artificial formula can also decrease the supply.
✔ If you take oral contraceptive pills during the breast feeding period can also low the supply of milk.
✔ Habit of smoking can become a cause of low supply of milk.
✔ Baby is not sucking your breast properly
✔ If you have done any breast surgery in the past.
✔ Medications can also be a reason for low supply. Intake of some medicines can reduce the supply. So consult your doctor first before taking any medication.
✔ No sound sleep.
✔ New born babies are mostly very sleepy. So while feeding they sleep and stimulate less. This will not help to increase the supply of milk.
✔ Nipples are cracked and they pain also. Need to treat quickly because this can result to less supply of milk.
✔ If you are suffering from thyroid you are more likely to face problem of low supply of milk.
✔ If feeding is not started immediately after birth.
✔ Jumping your scheduled feeding time table.
✔ Feeding only from one breast can lower the supply

 

 
To Increase Milk Supply:
 

✔ Feed frequently. At least every 2 hours.
✔ Breast feed as soon as possible after birth.
✔ If your supply is less hold the baby near your breast this can pass the sensation and thus increases prolactin hormone that produces milk. You should always be near to your baby while sleeping also this can help increase the flow.
✔ Munching while feeding your baby can also help increase the supply.
✔ Feed the baby from both the sides.
✔ If your baby is sleepy change the sides in every 10 minutes this will help you keep baby awake.
✔ Empty your breast to fill in more milk.
✔ If your baby does not empties your breast completely, do it with the help of pump
✔ Stop giving artificial formula
✔ Sound sleep; healthy and fresh food that helps in increasing milk supply.
✔ Eat only fresh food ( Avoid canned food, it contains lots of preservatives )
✔ Massage your breast.
✔ Certain medications can also help increase the supply. Consult your lactation doctor.
✔ Drink milk thrice a day. Eat healthy
✔ You can also feed baby between the feeding schedules so as to increase the supply.

 

Most important the first feed after baby’s birth i.e. yellow feed is must for your baby because this keeps your baby healthy and away from viral infections.

 
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5 Effective Ways to Hide Pimples?

Getting the pimple is annoying. Moreover, it is irritating if you get on the special day – be it best friend’s wedding or the college re-union, a birthday party or going out with your date. Sometimes even though you take good skin care before the D-Day, the blemishes pops-up just a day before leaving you tensed and dry.
 
Well, however now there is nothing to worry. As today, we are going to highlight the different ways to hide pimples for hours to keep you look refreshed and enjoy your special day with your loved ones.
 
Cheat Sheet: Hide your pimples
 

Don’t ever fret out: Often times when we see the pimple, especially before the D-Day, chances are we try to banish it out with the nails or otherwise. Hold that temptation by all means. Beauty experts across the world sure on to avoid the same, at any cost. In the long run, it not only spoil’s your skin but increase the chances of re-occurrence of pimples. First rule is – “Don’t be harsh to your skin. Love your skin.” Loving your skin and yourself makes you happy and adds a natural glow to your face.

 
                  
 

2)Apply Right Ingredients: If you have got that unwanted pop-up on the day before, you might want to try these grand-ma’s recipe.
 
Apply enough tooth-paste (not the gel based, the real tooth paste) on the blemish and cover it completely. Let it dry for 15 to 30 minutes and then wash with cold water. Toothpaste, as confirmed by top dermatologist, helps in drying out the part of the skin where it has been applied. However avoid this if your skin is too sensitive.
 
Make the paste of baking soda mixed with water and apply on the affected area. Splash cold water to remove the dried mixture and pat dry with clean towel.
 
Before brushing your teeth, apply the morning spit on the affected area. This morning spit contains many natural ingredients that help in fading out zit naturally.
 
Apply ice on the affected area. The cold effect of ice helps in reducing the swelling and redness. It also helps in flattening the pimple to the greater extent.

 

 

3) Hide with make-up: If all the above remedies fail, yet do not worry. The right make-up will put in place all the zits.
 
Dab the cold water / ice on the face couple of times before you start applying make-up. Pat dry with clean towel.
 
Apply the thick blanket of a concealer exactly on the middle of the zit. Make use of pointy cosmetic brush to apply the coat of concealer. Spread it all over the pimple to effectively cover it completely. Be careful enough to not to break it.
 
Apply the layer of foundation on your face. If your skin is too dry, try applying a bit of moisturizer before applying foundation.
 
Then apply the dab of powder over the concealer, keeping the affected area in focus, in order to hide the zits.

 

4) Drink enough of water: Drinking enough water helps in flushing out the toxins from the body thereby helps in keeping the skin clear.How much water is enough to drink?

 

 

5) Be Confident: Never get yourself upset for such a small pop-up. And never try to make a mountain out of a molehill. Have confidence in yourself. Just a small pimple will not hinder in your happiness. You are more beautiful than you ever think. In fact you are the perfect gem. Go for it girl. Love yourself and play confidently. The world outside is waiting to meet you and share the feeling of happiness with you.

 
Have you got the pimple on the D-Day? How have you treated it? Do share your experience with our readers.
 
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Home Remedies for Fever

Fever (higher body temperature) is, according to National Institutes of Health (NIH), is not an illness but a body's defense against infection. NIH has described the person's body temperature higher than 99.5 degrees F for child and 99 to 99.5 degrees F for adult has the fever.

 
Causes of Fever
 
1) Fever can be caused when the body is trying to fight with particular infection like ear infection, urinary tract infection etc.
2) Poor immune system
3) Change in weather
4) Stress and lack of rest
5) Unhygienic surroundings / food intake
 
                  
 
Common Symptoms of Fever
 
Sweating Headache Muscle Ache Dehydration Weakness Shivering Loss of Appetite
 
Home Remedies for Fever
 
1) Cloth dip in cold water: Soak the cotton cloth and dip it in cold water. Wring out the excess water and keep it on forehead for couple of seconds. Repeat it for 10 to 15 times every 6 hours. You can also use the cloth dip in cold water as a sponge to wipe your body.
 
2) Water: You would not like water due to change in taste. However water is essential to prevent the dehydration. You can try out these alternatives to keep you hydrated
 

 
a) Boil a piece of ginger and basil leaves in a cup of water for 10 minutes. Switch of the gas. Add a few drops of honey and have it couple of times in a day.
 
b) Mix 2 tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 tsp of honey in glass of water. Have it 2 to 3 times in a day.
 
c) Garlic has the antifungal and antibacterial properties which make you perspire. Excessive sweating helps in eliminating the harmful toxins from the body. Add the chopped garlic in warm water and have it that will make you feel better instantly
 
3) Mint Tea: Mint has the cooling effect and helps your internal system to recover fast.
 
4) Turmeric Milk: Haldi or Turmeric is the super spice that can be used as a remedy for as many problems as you can think of. Add 1/2 tsp of turmeric in a cup of warm milk and drink it twice in a day.
 

 
5) Avoid cold water / cold drinks and taking bath in cold water. Totally avoid eating outside during the time you are suffering from the fever. Leafy vegetables / fruits / milk are the healthy options to go with for few days.
 

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Trichotillomania - A Obsessive compulsive disorder

What is Trichotillomania?
 

Trichotillomania or Trichotillosis, in simple words, is the hair pulling disorder. The person suffering from Trichotillomania feels the urge to pull out the hair from the scalp, eye-brows, hands, legs and from other body parts. In some cases, they eat the removed hair. The urge of removing the hair is so strong that they cannot stop it inspite of knowing it is not good for ownself. The person feels the pleasure after removing of the hair and then leaves the guilt feeling afterwards. Mostly person who suffers from loneliness and are in isolation suffers from this disease. Trichotillomania is hereditary as per the various research and studies on the said disease
 
                  
 
Is Trichotillomania a Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?
 
OCD is related to the person who find himself anxious most of the time doing repetitively certain things especially which are body focused. The person suffering from Trichotillosis knowingly or unknowingly starts pulling the hair whenever he / she suffer from the feeling of fear / tension / uneasiness etc. So it won't be wrong to term Trichotillomania as the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
 
Symptoms of Trichotillomania
 

 
1) Pulling of hair again and again resulting in bald patches and noticeable hair loss.
2) Whenever tensed or anxious, fingers automatically rolling in the hair feeling to get it pulled
3) People keeping things to themselves and not talking about certain things that they are either ashamed of or afraid of. This results in isolation and further a feeling of pulling the hair
4) Continuous stress, pressures and the feeling of failures can also result in Trichotillomania
 
Are there any therapy / treatment to control Trichotillomania?
 
Yes. First and foremost thing is to educate yourself with the problem, timing when it usually occurs and triggers that force you towards the hair pulling. Try to avoid those situations as much as possible.
 
The habit reversal training is the most oldest and trustful treatment for Trichotillomania. The three main component of this training is awareness training, competing response training and social support. First stage is to identify and aware of the situations that triggers the hair pulling. Once identified, try to discourage it by substituting with another response. Lastly family and friends support play the key role into converting the hair pulling habit. It is the duty of the friends and loved ones to support the person suffering from the Trichotillomania and give the positive but encouraging feedback to help them to improve on the situations.
 

 
Self monitoring and assessment on the regular basis can also result in preventing the trichotillomania. Award yourself for successfully controlling the urge for certain period of time or in certain situations. Challenge yourself by increasing the timings after every award.
 

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Home Remedies to Cure Dandruff

Home Remedies to Cure Dandruff

Dandruff is the most common problem faced by almost every citizen across the world. Dandruff occurs due to dry scalp and the dead skin comes out causing irritation. When we try to overcome the irritation using our hands, white snow like flakes comes out and the more we try to remove the dandruff the more the dead skin generates and comes out and it spread across the hairs.

In many cases, people think shampooing the hairs every day will solve the issue. But daily use of shampoo further dries up the scalp because many shampoo contains lauryl sulfate as the soap takes all the oil out from the skin and makes it further dry. So as soon as the hair dries up after shampoo, we may feel more dryness and visible dandruff. Get Shampoo Without Sodium Laureth Sulfate/Sodium Lauryl Sulphate

There can be many causes of dandruff, but it mainly occurs due to growth of fungal infection on the scalp and is an infectious condition.

                  
 
You may complain that you got the dandruff back after following these tips. I totally agree with you. May I ask you a question?

1) Did you follow this twice a week
2) Did you changed your shampoo to Shampoo Without Sodium Laureth Sulfate/Sodium Lauryl Sulphate
3) Are you still following the practice or you just left after following it for 3 to 4 weeks

Trust me, it takes 6 to 8 months to cure dandruff completely. Following this practice improves your hair condition and makes it soft and silky. So continue following all these practices.

Follow these homemade tips to cure dandruff

1) Oil Massage : Almond Oil has high content of fatty acids that prevents the scalp from getting dryer. Massaging helps in loosening of dead cells and fungus around the scalp that lead to dandruff. Fatty acids kills the fungus that generates dandruff. Its a general theory, oil massage your hair and keep it over night. Get up in the morning and shampoo it to clean up the hair. Almond oil is a natural coolant which spreads itself into a protective layer over your scalp and prevents the roots of the hair from being exposed to chemicals. Get Benefits of Sweet Almond Oil For Hair Growth


 
2) Egg + Curd : Take 1 whole egg. Remove egg yellow yolk part from it. Add 3 tablespoon of curd. 1 tablespoon honey. 1 lemon. Mix all the things thoroughly. Do not blend it. Mix it using a spoon, the way we mix egg omlet. The paste should not be extreme thick. Apply the paste on the hairs. Since this is not extreme thick, it will easily flow down the scalp. Keep this for 45 minutes. Once it half dries up, clean your hairs with cold water. Do not use warm water as it will further open up pores and makes hair weaker. Use cold water and clean up all the paste. Apply Shampoo Without Sodium Laureth Sulfate/Sodium Lauryl Sulphate.

3) Aloe Vera : Aloe Vera is the most useful product for hair growth, to bring the moisture in the hairs and prevent the scalp from getting dryer making it dandruff free. Aloe vera contains antibacterial and anti-fungal properties which help a lot in keeping a check on dandruff. Take some aloe vera gel and apply it on your scalp for around 30 minutes. Later, wash your hair with some mild shampoo.

4) Curd + Olive Oil : Curd as explained earlier, acts as a moisturizer. Mix olive oil with curd and apply on the hairs 1 hour before wash. Olive oil makes the hairs lustrous and smooth.


 
5) Apple Juice + Garlic Paste + Curd : Take out the liquid from crushed apple and add it to garlic paste. It would be extreme thick. Add some amount of curd to make it half thick and apply on the scalp. Keep it for 30 minutes and wash it with Shampoo Without Sodium Laureth Sulfate/Sodium Lauryl Sulphate.

6) Reetha : Reetha is a wonderful home remedy for treating dandruff. Apply a paste made of water and reetha powder on your scalp. Keep this on for 2 hours and wash properly with a good shampoo.

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10 Best Food to Cure Stomach Bloating

Before coming to the point of ten best food to beat belly bloating, I would like you to answer few questions that follows
 

1) Are you feeling that you have gained weight in last couple of days?
 
2) Are you suffering from the gas problems?
 
3) Are you feeling full inside after having just couple of bytes?
 
4) Are you feeling the tightness in your stomach?
 
5) Are you burping every now and then?
 
                  
 
6) Are you struggling with buttoning your pants after lunch though it had buttoned in the morning easily?
 
If your answer to any of the above question is yes, you are most probably suffering from bloating.
 
Bloating in simple words can be defined as the increase in the size or swelling of the abdominal area. Though bloating is not painful but the feeling of fullness results in irritation and mood swings. There are various reasons which can cause bloating.
 
Common causes of bloating are overeating or eating food that is full of spice, having milk or milk products by the lactose intolerable people, high carbohydrate intake, fried food and lack / over water intake. Certain medicines also results in gas and bloating. Bloating is generally experienced because of high intake of certain food items like sprouts, beans, lentils, cabbage, cauliflower, wheat bran, bread and cereal.
 
Food that helps to beat Belly Bloat
 

Coconut Water: Natural, clear fluid of fresh coconut is not only refreshing in summers but is much better than the packaged juices. High in potassium content, the coconut water helps in relieving the gas and stomach bloating. Click here to read more on Coconut Water - A Complete Health Drink

 

Peanut Butter: Though peanut butter is what health conscious people want to stay away from but peanut butter when had in moderation is the friend of the stomach ailment. Try having it when you suffer from bloating and see the difference yourself.

 

 

Lemon: Lemon is another good option to have in order to get relief from bloating. Lemon juice without sugar helps too.

 

Pineapple: Every fruit is filled with essential nutrients and Pineapple is no exception. Pineapple is high in Vitamin C, Magnesium, Copper, fiber and copper. It won’t be wrong to say that pineapple is antioxidant and support overall immune system thereby helps in preventing as well as helps in beating the belly bloat.

 

Avocado: Avocado is derived from the Aztec word "ahuacatl". Avocado has anti-inflammatory benefits and full of essential nutrients like pantothenic acid, fiber, vitamin K, copper, folate, potassium and Vitamin C. Next time when you suffer from bloating, have avocado for the immediate relief.

 

Grapes: Fruits that are high in water content, like grapes, not only helps to keep the body hydrated but also to regularize the bowel system. Another point to note is, as the grapes contain fiber it helps in overcoming the constipation problems thereby helps in reducing stomach bloating.

 

 

Peppermint: Peppermint has the calming effect and helps in digestion process. It has the essential nutrients that help in relieving the bowel syndrome and painful gas and irritable stomach bloating.

 

Yogurt: Yogurt contains the good healthy bacteria and is another good solution for stomach bloating because of its cooling effect. Have it like that or add water with a pinch of salt and black pepper to make chaas to give the instant relief to your stomach.

 

Quinoa: Protein rich food, Quinoa, is full of soluble and in-soluble fiber that aids in proper digestion. Another positive point of having quinoa is that it helps in water retention in large intestine which in turn results in regular bowel movements. It is important to mention here that because of the presence of soluble fibre, quinoa helps in getting rid of cholesterol from the intestine and further helps in reducing the bloating.

 
Some other home remedies that helps in beating the belly bloating are cumin seed powder, ginger, etc
 
Now it is your turn. What are the measures you take personally that helps you to reduce the heaviness and belly bloating. Do share it with us and our readers via comment section
 
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How to deal with stress at work

Stress is the top most factor for the lifestyle risk indicated by Towers Watson company which recently conducted the Staying@Work survey. "Almost 1 in every 3 Indian employers has instituted stress or resilience management programmes in 2013 and an almost equal number plan to follow suit in 2014. With stress being ranked as #1 lifestyle risk factor in India, this number is likely to grow," the report said. Working hard is fine. But problem is with overwork which result in stressful life. Stress when taken over the period of time can results not only the lower productivity at work but also affects on the health of the person.
 
Main Factors Affecting Stress @ Work
 
Before looking at how to deal with stress let us first look at what are the main factors responsible for stressful life at work
 
1) Inadequate Staff
2) Uneven Workload
3) Imbalance in work and personal life
4) Conflicting Job Expectations
5) Pressure to work the best because of rising competition
6) Pressure of being laid off
7) Everything required at the finger tips
8) Increased expectations of customers
9) Responsibility without any authority to employes
10) Lack of innovation and repetitive work

 
                  
 
Check if you are stressed
 
1) Regular headaches and constant tiredness yet facing sleeping problems
2) Feeling irritated, depressed all the time without any interest in day to day life
3) Feeling neglected by others.
4) Being aggressive and lost the humor in life.
5) Being in the denial mode that you have any problems or trying to run away from problems
6) Finding it difficult to convey your true feelings to near and dear ones.
7) Suffering from cramps, feeling of pins and needles and restlessness
8) Craving for food yet not feeling to eat
9) Fear of being in the problematic situation or be a failure all the time
10) Suffering from constipation or diarrhoea or heartburn or indigestion
 
Taking Control of Stress before it controls you
 
Your work should interest you. The best way to reduce stress at work is to turn your hobby into your work. Below are general rules that can help in reducing stress and help you enjoy work.
 

 
1) Keep a to-do list
2) Take breaks
3) Take care of yourself by Healthy Eating, Exercise and Good Night sleep
4) Take a professional help
5) Do the variety of things, be innovative
6) Identify the situation and your capacities and accordingly take the responsibilities
7) Learn to say No
8) Learn new things
9) Accept Mistakes and grow from it
10) Don't do things that are supposed to be done tomorrow
 
Other Measures
 
1) Identify the situations / people under which the stress is being created. Try to overcome the situation by ignoring the things that build up stress. Or avoid being in those situations.
2) Be receptive of criticism
3) Delegate responsibilities

 

 
Relax in 5 minutes
 
1) Relax and take a deep breathe
2) Eat choclates or the food items that you love to eat
3) Count Backwards
4) Munch on Crunchy Snacks
5) Mediate
6) Close your eyes and think nothing
 
Now is your turn. Let us know how you tackle stress at office?

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Top 12 natural home remedies for tanning / sunburn

Top 12 natural home remedies for tanning / Sunburn continued from this link. Click to read more.

 

6) Potato Juice: Potato is starchy (helps in healing damaged cells) food item that contains potassium, Vitamin C & B6. Secondly potato juice is also rich in vital ketone element that is useful to detoxify skin and improving the blood circulation.

 

7) Yoghurt: Yoghurt contains high levels of lactic acid apart from zinc and other essential minerals which help in treating the sun damaged skin in quicker way.

 
                  
 

8) Gram Flour: Using besan or gram flour on external skin is an age old trick that we still use till date. Besan is full of essential vitamins and minerals namely copper, folate, zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. All these contents help to treat the skin and reduce the redness to the great extent.

 

9) Papaya: Papaya is the good source of Vitamin A, Papain and low in sodium (helps in keeping skin hydrated). This fruit helps in removing dead skin cells and give your skin the fresh look.

 

 

10) Sandalwood: Sandalwood is the coolest ways to nourish the skin that is stressed from exposure to sun and heat.

 

11) Fuller Earth / Multani Mitti: Multani Mitti is the perfect treat for the summer skin.

 

12) Honey: Raw honey is naturally antibacterial product with full of antioxidants properties that prove to be incredible for treating the tanning skin.

 
All the ingredients can be used in different combinations. Below are few of the tried and tested combination that has proved to be beneficial in treating the sun tanned skin in quick way.
 

1) Cold Raw Milk
2) Cold Raw Milk + Turmeric + Lemon
3) Sugar + Lemon
4) Cucumber Juice + Lemon
5) Potato Juice
6) Yoghurt
7) Yoghurt + Gram Flour
8) Papaya
9) Sandalwood + Yoghurt
10) Multani Mitti (Fuller Earth) + Raw Milk
11) Honey + Lemon Juice

 

 
Below are few other recipes that are shared by friends which I would like to share. Though I personally have not tried these mentioned but they seem to be effective to treat the problem of tanning.
 
1) Oatmeal Powder + Grounded Almonds + Grounded Dried Orange Peel + Milk
2) Coconut Water
3) Orange Juice
4) Cabbage / Spinach leaves soaked in cold water for 30 minutes. Apply these leaves on the affected areas.
5) Tea bags also prove to be beneficial to treat suntan around eyes area. This home remedy will cure your dark circles too.
6) Wheat flour mixed with raw milk and couple of drops of olive oil
7) Aloevera also helps in treating tanning.

 

Now, it is your turn. Are you suffering from sun tan? Do you like tanned skin or fairer skin tone? What the ways you have tried that has helped you in removing tan? Do share ith us via comments.
 
Image Source: Girl with yogurt on face | Girl holding papaya in hand | Sandalwood applied on girl's face | Girl with zipped on face

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Simplest precaution for Tanning and Sunburn

Summers are in full swing. All the sleeveless clothes and shorts are hanging in the front row of our cupboards. Wearing such trendy clothes is really the in thing at the moment. But at the same time, it brings some major skin problems. Wearing shorts, deep neck and sleeveless; results in more skin exposure to the harmful Ultraviolet sunrays.

 
Exposure to sun is essential to the certain extent, because it gives Vitamin D to our body. But over exposure results in many problems like sun tan, sun burn or skin cancer apart from making our skin more prone to age related problems. So it should be avoided at any cost because of the harmful rays of the sun. But, with sun at its peak it is almost unavoidable thing these days.
 
                  
 
In western countries, it is fashionable to have tan skin tone. People there especially sit in the sun for hours in order to get the desirable tan skin tone.

Whereas in India, people mostly do not like tan skin. Please note there is the difference between dark skin tone and sunburned uneven tan patches on skin. I am discussing today how to remove the sunburn / tan and get your original skin tone and not giving you the tips on how to become fairer. Though using these tips regularly may results in making your skin glow and lighter in color.
 
Prevention is better than cure. So I will start with pointing out few ways on how to prevent the sunburn.
 

How to Prevent Sunburn
 
1) Covering your skin by wearing scarf, socks and gloves is one of the best ways to prevent the sun burn.
 

 
2) You must prevent your skin by using the appropriate sunscreen. It must be noted using sunscreen during the summer season is all the more important irrespective of whether you are indoors or outdoors. Re-apply after couple of continuous exposure to sun.
 
3) Wear hat & sunglasses

 
In case the burning sun had already gifted the tan looking skin to you, than the rest of the article will come as the rescue. Here, I am discussing the simple natural home remedies to remove the tanning effect from the skin. The ingredients used are easily available in our kitchen which helps in reducing tan and making the skin glow and light in color.
 
Ingredients that help to remove tan from entire body
 

1) Milk: Milk, a refreshing and healthy drink, can also be used to apply externally on skin. Milk contains Vitamin A, D and E which acts as the anti-inflammatory and proved to be excellent for soothing burns. Milk is also high in lactic acid which helps in exfoliate skin naturally.

 

 

2) Turmeric: Turmeric, commonly referred as haldi in India, is super spice which acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory product. It is high in curcumin compound that helps to treat the burns.

 

3) Lemon: A versatile fruit, lemon, provides the aesthetic benefits. This citric fruit is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Phosphorus and Carbohydrates which proves to be very effective in treating the sun burn.

 

4) Brown Sugar: Sugar contains glycolic acid and humectants. Glycolic acid is one of main ingredients that help the sun-damaged skin. Humectant on the other hand helps to penetrate the environment moisture into the skin thereby making your skin hydrate naturally.

 

5) Cucumber Juice: Cucumber juice is one of the coolest treatments for your skin in the summer days. It reduces that heat-induced greasy feeling, soothe itchiness, tighten pores, reduce eye puffiness, and reveal truly radiant, dewy-fresh skin.

 

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Image Source: Girls in shorts | Girl with tan look | Girl wearing sunglasses and scarf | Girl with Lemon

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Calluses and Corns Treatment

Calluses and Corns on hand, foot, toes - Causes & Treatment

Hardened thick dead skin on feet or hands is called Calluses and Corns. Generally, it is gray or yellow in color. Initially, it does not cause any pain. However, if untreated, it can grow deep inside and causes severe pain when pressured. It is normal for an active person to suffer from calluses and corns. Below I have mentioned the main causes of corns and how I cure my corns.

                  
 
Main Causes of Calluses and Corns
1) It is caused due to pressure on the skin of feet or hand.
2) Friction or injury can also result in Calluses and Corns.
3) Pressure from footwear is the main cause of calluses and corns on the feet.

What to avoid?
If you are suffering from feet calluses and corns avoid the following:
1) Avoid tight shoes, high-heeled shoes, loose shoes and shoes with a thin sole. In simple words, wear proper fitted shoes.
2) Avoid wearing sandals and shoes without socks.
3) Avoid exposing the corn to water.


 
Treatment - Duofilm: Use this treatment during initial stage.
When the corn is in initial stage, it is usually soft. Apply Duofilm which contains Salicylic acid and Lactic Acid Collodion for the treatment of corns and calluses in the initial stage.

Direction of use
Apply the liquid drops on the corn area twice a day. Leave for one hour after applying the liquid. After an hour remove the cream / surface created with the cotton slowly.


 
Treatment - Corn Cap: Use this treatment when corn is hard
If the corn is hard you need to apply the Corn Cure Cap which comes in two sizes. Corn cap is filled with ointment containing Salicylic Acid. Apply the same as per the size of the corn.

Direction to use
1) Clean the skin around the corn with hot water.
2) Dry thoroughly with the clean towel. This is most important to ensure adhesion.
3) Remove the release paper and position the foam case pad so that it surrounds the corn.
4) Fix the adhesive straps, so that it should not move or slip
5) The corn cap should be left in the position for at least 4 days.

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Are you suffering from digestion problems?

Do u kick start your day with exercise and the magic combination of food that provide the required vitamins and nutrients to your body?
 

Yet you have problems with your digestive systems? It is because there are other factors it considers which we cannot touch or see or store but they have the equivalent importance in the digestion process.
 
Various research, time and again, have proved that body movements and intake of food are not the only parameters for smooth digestion. Though nutritional food intake at regular intervals and proper exercise routine plays the crucial role, but the digestion process takes mind, emotions, pleasure and environment into consideration for the proper digestion of food.
 
In other words a stronger digestive system can be define as the chemical process where the combination of thoughts, feelings, beliefs and experience takes equal part with what we eat and how we eat.
 
                  
 
Before moving on how these different parameters work on the digestion process, let me first put down few scenarios where we are eating but digestion process is not completed.
 

Mind - Do you continue to munch while watching television irrespective of whether you are hungry or not?
 
Feelings - Have you witnessed that you eat more when emotionally drowned?
 
Environment – Environment also play the important role. To explain this let me put the simple example. Sitting in the conference room during the lunch time in between intense official discussions you are eating your lunch. While eating you are actively participating in the discussions and thinking hard on the solutions of the problems that are being discussed.

 

 
During this time our mind goes into mode in which our body switches itself from digestive mode to non digestive mode. Reason is simple that more energy flows towards mind enabling it to think more and thereby it can provide you the solutions of the problems.
 
Now, let me discuss on how the above parameters play the role in the digestion process.
 

Case 1: When you are not hungry but you are feeding it because you like munching while watching the movie or when you are emotional or it is just the time to eat the meal.
 
Case 2: You have too many tasks to complete so while eating you are trying to wrap up the pending tasks or talking with your beloved on phone or doing the last minute changes to the project you are suppose to submit post lunch or you are rushing with eating as you are late to work.

 
In both the cases what do you think your body does with the food that you eat?
 

It does either of two things
 
1) It discards it as the waste.
 
2) It stores the extra food for future requirements.

 

 
This is because our body system is such that it can either be in digestive mode or non digestive mode. So if you are combining eating task with anything else, it just switch of the digestive mode and turn on the non digestive mode where more energy is flowed towards thinking instead of processing the food for the digestion. What is the result? Simple, the digestion problem, inspite of eating the best quality food and doing exercise on time.
 
So next time when you sit for eating, sit in the comfortable mood with your entire mind on eating for proper digestion. Enjoy, feel each and every byte of food.
 
Image Source: Girl having digestion problems | Man with digestion problems | Digestion Problem - Why you do not cooperate

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Sore Throat Infection Symptoms and Remedies

Sore Throat Infection Symptoms and Remedies

Sore throat is somewhat related to upper respiratory throat infection in which burning or scrathchy sensation causes lots of dry cough. Generally it occurs dure to bacterial or viral infection.


 
Sore throat infection needs to cured completely. Even if small number of bacteria's remains they does not cause cough and it feels like its cured. But during the sleep time they gets multiplied and starts causing irritation in the throat. So it needs to be cured effectively and the following remedies need to be followed once or twice even after you feel its cured completely in order to make sure all bacteria's are killed.

1) Salt Water Gargling : Take a luke warm glass of drinking water and add half a tea spoon of salt into it. Gargle with this twice a day. One just after you get up before having anything and one before going to bed.

 

2) Honey : Honey is found very effective and quick in order to give relief. Add a little garlic juice in it. Garlic juice helps in killing bacteria and avoid re-birth of the same.

 
                  
 

3) Green Tea : Green tea consumption just after lunch is quiet effective. If you are following Salt Water Gargling then just after lunch this is the good option to follow. It has lots of anti oxidants that helps in removing the oil content from the throat and makes it clean.Check Green Tea Benefits.

 

4) Local heat - Apply a heating pad to the throat region or wrap your neck with hot air dried warm cloth / towel. This will provide relief to the ailing throat.

 

 
You must avoid following items very strictly :
1) Soft & Hard Drinks
2) Oily Foods
3) Fast Foods like Burger, Fries, etc.
4) Milk & IceCream

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How to remove pimples from face?

Pimples are annoying and they look ugly on face.
Invest in a facial cleanser! If you have dry skin go with a cream, where as if you have oily go for a one that foams or a gel (that is oil free) or if you have combination skin go for a gel (a foaming one can work also).

Type of Face
If you don't know what type skin you have this is how you check.First wash your face with warm water. Then PAT your skin dry (do not rub your face as this can cause the same effect of picking or squeezing your pimples, which you don't want). For the next hour try and not touch your face, then after the hour is up apply rice paper or cleaning tissue to your face.
1) If the paper sticks to the whole or most of your face and becomes translucent in some spots then you have oily skin
2) If it doesn't stick to your face at all you have dry skin
3) If it sticks to only or mostly your T-Zone (forehead, nose and chin) then you have combination skin.

You need to use your cleanser preferably twice a day but once a day should be fine. With that you need to wash your face (NO SOAP because soap dries out the skin, not good even for oily skin) twice a day.

Just drink alot of water and try to eat fruits and veggies. Wash your face before you go to bed and wake up.
Try to wash your face all the time don't use any crap product and eat only dry food ,,don't eat oily food...its remove your pimple very soon.

Causes for pimples:


 
1) Unhygienic face
2) Excess exposure to sun light
3) Pollution
4) Improper eating habits
5) Excess usage of soap
6) Not drinking enough water

 
How to remove pimples permenantly:

1) Keep the face clean and hygiene - When we go out, our face gets exposed to loads of chemicals and the dust particles gets accumulated on the face especially if the skin is oily. This is the most common cause of pimple on face. In order to prevent this, make sure to keep cleansing pads with you and clean your face regularly. Also, try to wash your face twice or thrice with the warm water and face gels.

2) Avoid using Soap on the face - Avoid soap as it can dry out the skin and further irritate it, this in turn leads to more oil production from the sebaceous glands which indirectly lead to acne and pimples.

 
                  
 

3) Make sure the pillow used while sleeping is clean - While we sleep, our face gets direct contact with the cover sheet of pillow. Make sure the sheet you using is bacterial free and clean the sheet every 2 to 3 days. Once a week, remove the sheet and keep the pillow in the sunlight which naturally cleans out the pillow and makes it bacterial free.

 

4) Reduce the hard make up usage - Try to use a light make up when going out as dust get stick to hard make ups. Also many a times, make up products blocks the skin pores which reduce the oxygen flow in the skin.

5) Wash your face with warm water twice or thrice in a day - This is the most easiest to do. Keep washing your face with warm water as it opens the skin pores that may get blocked due to pollution thus ensures the proper flow of oxygen and keep the skin healthy.

6) Eat lots of fruits - Natural fruits have lots of anti-oxidants. Fruits helps in generation of natural oil which is beneficial for the face.

 

 

7) Cover the face with a scarf - While moving out into crowded places, try to cover your face with a scarf. This makes sure the skin is prevented against harmful dust and chemicals.

8) Apply tooth paste, curd, papaya, etc - Toothpaste can help to dry out pimples and it also reduces swelling faster. Curd is considered as a natural moisturizer for face. Try to apply them just before taking bath and leave them for 10 minutes.

General tips :

1) Drink enough water. How much water is enough to drink?
2) Keep your face clean
3) Use warm water to wash your face
4) Keep your pillow clean
5) Apply moisturizer10 Most Simple and Effective Tips for Beautiful Young Looking Skin

 
You may be interested in 5 Effective Ways to Hide Pimples?
 
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