Home Remedies For Sunburn

Sunburn is a condition  when the skin is overexposed to the ultra violet rays of the scorching  sun , without using any skin protection such as sun block or sun tan lotions .When the skin is more exposed to scorching sun while working outdoors, swimming, skiing, and hiking chances of sunburn increase ,hence sunburn.should never be taken lightly as it is painful and your skin will have an uneven tone due to the burns which are reddish in color. Fair people are at greater risk as compared to dark people.  Here are some easy home remedies that will help in curing sunburn.

Top Health Home Remedies: Home Remedies For Blood Pressure And Cholesterol

Blood Pressure
Also known as the arterial blood pressure, this is the force with which the blood pumps an unusual amount of blood that bangs against the walls the walls of a blood vessel. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

Home remedies for Blood Pressure

• Drink a cup of tea made from dried celery leaves every day.
• Boil olive leaves for a few minutes and drink one glass of this solution, three times a day.
• Mix a teaspoon of cayenne pepper in half cup of water. Make sure you drink this solution every time there is an increase of blood pressure.

Top Health Home Remedies: Pamper Your Skin With Honey

Honey is an excellent emollient. It keeps the skin soft, healthy and supple.Honey with or without beeswax is used in the preparation of variety of skin lotions ,creams , packs and tonics for softening cleansing,nourishing and restoring the skin.Because of its antiseptic properties ,it draws blemishes to the surface and dissipates them.It tightens the skin preventing wrinkles and provides a simple method of beauty treatment.
Here are some tips how to look beautiful with honey.

For oily skin
1 medium size apple (finely grated), 5 tbsp honey.Mix the ingredients well.Smooth evenly over the skin and leave for 10 minutes.rinse with cool water

Top Health Home Remedies: Health Benefits Of Basil

Basil, is best known as a culinary herb prominently featured in Italian cuisine, and also plays a major role in the Northeast Asian cuisine of Taiwan and the Southeast Asian cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Depending on the species and cultivar, the leaves may taste somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent, often sweet smell. Recently, there has been much research into the health benefits conferred by the essential oils found in basil. Scientific studies in vitro have established that compounds in basil oil have potent antioxidant, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties, and potential for use in treating cancer. Basil is traditionally used for supplementary treatment of stress, asthma and diabetes in India. In Siddha medicine, it is used for treating pimples on the face, but noted that intake of the seeds in large quantities is harmful for the brain.

Facts About Avacodo And Sapodilla (chikoo)

Sapodilla
Sapodilla or Sapota or Chikoo ,a delicious tropical fruit is rich in vitamins ,minerals and health benefiting anti-oxidant tannis. The fruit is soft ,composed of easily digestible pulp made up with simple sugars like fructose and sucrose that when eaten replenishes energy and revitalizes the body instantly. Sapota  is a tropical evergreen fruit bearing tree belongs to the family of sapotaceae of the genus : Manikara.

Aloe Vera As Herbal Medicine

Aloe vera, also known as the true or medicinal aloe, is a species of succulent plant in the genus Aloe that is believed to have originated in the Sudan. The species is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicine. Many scientific studies on the use of extracts of Aloe Vera have been undertaken, some of them conflicting. Despite these limitations, there is some preliminary evidence that Aloe vera extracts may be useful in the treatment of wound and burn healing, minor skin infections, sebaceous cysts, diabetes, and elevated blood lipids in humans.

Tumeric As An Antiseptic

Tumeric has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent and remedy for gastrointestinal discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive disorders. Raw turmeric strengthens cartilage and bone structure. It is traditionally taken in warm milk at night before sleep. Some may use turmeric in skin creams as an antiseptic agent for cuts, burns and bruises. It is commonly used as a spice in certain foods as well.

 

Top Health Home Remedies For Corns and Cracked Heels

CORNS

Corns are an abnormal thickening of the skin due to constant pressure while walking or moving. The skin can be extremely thick and dry. It can also be painful because it can cause blisters. More often than not, corns are visible on the soles of the feet and hands. It is important that you immediately prevent these from worsening by following these home remedies.

HOME REMEDIES FOR COUGH, COLD AND SORE THROAT

COMMON COLD

A common cold is a minor disease that consists of a slight infection of the upper respiratory tract. This is often experienced by many people. A person with a cold will experience stuffy nose, constant sneezing, and headaches. Here are some great home remedies that can immediately relieve you from this illness.

Tight Jeans Syndrome

Skinny Jeans, straight leg jeans and other tight fitting jeans are in vogue now. This stylish trend can however pose health hazards to those who regularly wear these. It might lead to a lesser known conditon called "Tight Jeans Syndrome". Wearing thight jeans compress the latera femoral cutaneous nerve, asensory nerve that runs from the abdomen through thigh. The compression results in numbness, tingling and a burning pain in the legs above the knees, a condition which is medically known as 'meralgia paresthetica".

Healthy Feets

Your feet move you through the world, help you stand up to your day, and ground you. Foot care should be part of our daily routine - as automatic as brushing our teeth. Our feet will walk many thousands of kilometers in a lifetime, so we should look after them, help them feel good always and look their best.

Watery Watermelon!!!!

As summers are here Watermelons are available .These thirst -quenching melons are the great source of much needed water and electrolytes to beat the tropical summer temperatures. The natural sweetness of watermelon makes it  perfect for  salad, salsa, or cool drink.  Chunks of sweet watermelon can also be used  with fruit flavored sherbets or sorbets. Always choose firm, symmetrical, fruit free of cracks, bruises, soft spots or mold. There should be a melon like smell or fragrance. Avoid watermelons that are very hard, white or very pale green in color on the underside, indicating immaturity. An immature watermelon will be slightly acidic.
Below are the ingredients and recipe for making watermelon salad.

Home Remedies for Dandruff

One of the most common hair problem is dandruff. It is a kind of skin disease that is caused by an extremely dry scalp from which it gives off white flakes every time you scratch it. This medical condition can be induced by not eating a balanced diet, poor personal hygiene, or allergies. The frequent use of styling products can also lead to dandruff. The regular exposure to extreme heat is one of the contributing factors of dandruff. In such cases wear a scarf or hat. Sometimes, the solution to dandruff is simpler than you think here are some wonderful home remedies to get rid of dandruff.

How to Beat Stress in Daily Life

In the modern times, most of us as a consequence of our hectic and stressful lifestyles, experience some or the other kind of tiredness and fatigue. All of us have experienced stress in some form or the other. Little stress is needed to push you and keep us moving in this world. But it only gets bad when our stress overpowers us. It is the time when it starts affecting our physical and mental health .A good diet is always important, whether you are going through a stressful period or not. There is evidence that changing your diet can change your metabolism and brain chemistry, ultimately affecting your energy level and mood.

Home Remedies for Acne Care

Acne is a common problem mostly faced by the teenagers. It is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous gland and hair follicles. Acne can be caused by wrong eating habits and chronic constipation. It can also be caused by the unhygienic living condition ,excessive consumption of tea , coffee, alcohol or tobacco. Here are some home remedies that can help you in treating the acne.

Low Fat Veg Barley Soup Recipe

One of the best light dinners that one can have is soup.  Just pair a big bowl soup with a wheat roll, bread or some wheat crackers can make a meal. Here is a recipes  for the vegetarian  barley soup for 4 serves

Water Therapy

It is always said that we should have at least 8 glasses of water a day, but why? Because of the simple reason that it keeps our body healthy, hydrated, helps in constipation, nourishes our skin, hair etc. As we already know that water comprises nearly 60 to 70 % of our total body weight. It is important to keep ourselves hydrated otherwise dehydration may cause Migraine, Tiredness, Constipation, Irregular blood pressure, Muscle cramps, Dry skin, Kidney problems. You can get enough water each day by drinking water, consuming fluids like soup and drinks and also from the fruits and vegetable   like watermelon, coconut water and cucumber .If you are trying to lose weight than should replace your high calorie beverages with icy cold water .This is because when you drink cold water your body work to warm up the water thus burning few extra calories, and if you are well hydrated you can exercise for longer time.

Home Remedies for Glowing Skin

Skin is the largest organ of our body. Mostly it’s only the facial skin that is given much importance. There are several cosmetic treatments to make our skin glowing and healthy but there is something in our kitchen which  can keep our skin healthy and glowing. Thinking how? well by applying these packs.

Hair Mask For Dry,Oily,Week Hairs

Damaged locks, hair fall, dandruff and dry tresses are the common hair problems that many women face in their daily life. Whether it's dry, oily, dull or damaged, there are things you can find in your kitchen to help restore it's condition. Decide what problems you are aiming to fix with your hair.

Dry: looks dull, has split ends, damages easily, breaks easily. Oily: becomes greasy if not washed daily. Combination : oily at the roots, but dry and damaged towards the ends. Normal : doesn't have many problems, usually looks shiny, not many split ends, easy to manage. This type may not need a hair mask. Here are some masks according to the type of  hair .

• Coconut and Cream Mask: The creamy mask is best suited for dry and frizzy hair. Mix coconut and olive oils and apply it gently from root to tip of your hair. After that, keep your hair covered with a shower cap. Leave it for more than an hour. Then, rinse it off with a mild herbal shampoo and use conditioner.

Goodmorning Green Tea

Starting a day with a green tea is probably one of the healthiest things that we can have in the morning. Having the cups of green tea a day helps you in several ways. Routine consumption of green tea helps build bone strength. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties suppresses the breakdown of bone cells and increases the activity of bone build up cells. Green tea helps to prevent heart disease and strokes as it controls the level of cholesterol. Drinking green tea is advisable even post a heart related problem as it speeds up the recovery process of heart cells. It also helps to lose weight in the most natural way. Drinking 8-10 cups of green tea in a day naturally increases the metabolic rate of the body. The free radicals called polyphenols present in green tea helps to slow down the aging process and promotes longevity. The antioxidant properties present in abundance in green tea act as effective shield in protecting body cells from several types of cancer.




Green tea protects the skin from sun damage and inflammation. It also improves general skin health and makes the skin glow. Green tea also reduces stress, keeps the body hydrated, fights inflammation, prevents clotting of blood and reduces memory loss amongst other things.