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Natural Acne Treatments |
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Go natural with your acne treatments! Zinc supplements help some women keep their skin clear when taken on a regular basis. Echinacea, either taken orally or applied to the skin, also helps many people, as well as tea tree oil. Always check with your doctor before trying any sort of alternative treatment. |
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Simple Hand Massage |
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To stimulate circulation in your hands, rub the palm of one hand over the back of the other, then repeat with the other hand -- something like washing your hands. In addition to stimulating circulation, it also warms your hands. |
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Home Remedies for Anemia |
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1. 1 Cup beetroot juice, 1 cup of apple juice, mixed with either sugar or honey once a day.
2. Consume a ripe banana with 1 tbsp of honey 2 times a day.
3. Soak 10 currants overnight. Remove seeds and have for 3-4 weeks and have first thing in the morning.
4. Drink a mixture of apple and tomato juice.
5. Eat a lot of green leafy vegetables. |
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6. Honey-It is very good for an anemic person because it helps increase the haemoglobin in the blood. It is rich in iron, copper and manganese.. |
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Ayurvedic Tips for summer skin care |
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1. Drink lot of water through out the day, not only to replenish moisture lost to the heat and sweat but also to help flush toxins out of the body and keep skin looking clear and lustrous.
2. Stay away from iced beverages because they hinder digestion and can create toxins leading to skin breakouts. |
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3. Eat fruits, vegetables and herbs, which supply the skin with essential nutrients and come with free-radical fighting antioxidant properties while they help keep your skin cool. Carrots, lettuce, celery, asparagus and leafy greens are good vegetable choices. Sweet juicy fruits such as grapes, watermelon and mangoes both nourish and cleanse..
4. Buttermilk is a cooling beverage that supplies nutrients to your skin and helps to keep it from drying out. Drink a cup of Buttermilk every day, and also combine milk with ingredients like almond and rose water to make a balancing skin cleanser.
5. Get plenty of quality rest each night. Keep your bedroom cool, dark and comfortable and sleep on cotton or linen sheets. Get to bed early and awaken early for clear healthy skin and sparkling eyes.
6. Practice yoga or meditation to stay serene and help your body and mind manage stress. Diffuse Pitta-balancing essential oil, such as rose, sandalwood and lavender to keep mind and heart balanced.
7. At least once a week, treat yourself to a fruit or vegetable mask appropriate for your skin type. Cucumbers, avocados, apricots and papayas lend themselves well to home made masks. . |
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Home Remedies for Minor Wounds |
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Here are some home remedies as well as ayurvedic remedies for treatment of minor wounds.
1. Boil aloe leaves and take the fleshy part of the inside of the leaves to use as a poultice over wounds.
2. A most popular remedy to arrest bleeding in fresh wounds is to plug the site with some turmeric (haldi) powder. Quick lime can also be added to turmeric to hasten the effect.
3. The fine powder of the Black Plum ('Jamun' in Hindi) bark should be sprinkled on the fresh wounds for quick healing and to arrest bleeding.
4. Camphor ('Kapur' in Hindi) is powdered, pasted in ghee and applied over the affected area to relieve pain and inflammation.
5. Application of old coconut oil (not fresh oil) heals wounds and burns quickly.
6. Tie the ripe, clean leaves of banana onto the wounds, to clear it from pus foul odor. Change this dressing twice a day.
7. Make a fine paste of garlic cloves and apply on wounds to rid them of worms. Roll the paste in to a ball and leave it on the wound.
8. Make a decoction of the bark 'Arjun' (scientific name: Terminalia arjuna) powder and wash wounds with it. This aids the healing process and speedens normalization of skin.
9. Paste the leaves of Bael (Bel) leaves without adding water. Apply this on pus-oozing wounds to get relief.. |
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Home Remedies For Boils |
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1. Apply the juice of onion or garlic on the boils, as it will help in evacuating the pus.
2. Many times boils are filled with blood. In this situation bitter gourd will act as a perfect boils treatment. For this, take one cup juice of bitter gourd and add 1 teaspoon of limejuice to it. You should then consume that mixture on empty stomach early in the morning daily for couple of months.
3. Milk cream is another great home remedy for boils filled up with blood. It is considered as a valuable healer for boils.
4. Take 1 teaspoon of milk cream and add ½ teaspoon of vinegar and a bit of turmeric powder to it. Apply the solution on the blood filled boils. This is the efficient natural remedy for boils. |
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Home Remedies for Jaundice |
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1. The green leaves of radish should be pounded and their juice extracted through cloth. Half a liter of this juice should he taken daily by an adult patient. It induces a healthy appetite and proper evacuation of bowels, and this result in gradual decrease of the trouble. In most cases, complete cure can be ensured within 8 or 10 days.
2. Take a glass of fresh tomato juice, mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper early in the morning. It is an effective remedy for jaundice.
3. The juice extracted from the green leaves of pigeon pea should be taken in doses of 60 ml daily. It is an effective home remedy for jaundice.
4. Soak 8 kernels of almonds, 2 dried dates, and 5 small cardamoms overnight in water. The outer coating of the almond kernels and the inner seeds of dried dates should be removed the next morning and the whole material should be rubbed into a fine paste. Then, 50 grams of sugar and an equal amount of butter should be mixed in it and the patient should lick this mixture.
5. Take 1 glass of sugarcane juice, mixed with the juice of half a lime, and taken twice daily. It is very effective treatment for jaundice however it must be clean and preferably prepared at home.
6. You can also take 20 ml of lemon juice mixed with water several times a day. This will protect the damaged liver cells.
7. Boil 1 cup of barley in 3 liters of water and simmered for 3 hours. Drink it several times during the day. It is also an effective home remedy for jaundice. |
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The Perfect Lipstick |
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Have a color you like, but it's a little too bright? Add a tiny bit of concealer, either before or while you apply the lipstick. This will tone it down a bit, and it's much more complementary to the rest of your makeup.. |
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Eyebrow Care |
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If you're not in the habit of plucking your eyebrows, be sure to give them extra attention. Use a clean toothbrush to brush eyebrows and keep them looking neat. Even if you do pluck your eyebrows, it's a good idea to do this; the little bit of extra effort can really improve your overall appearance! |
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Easing a Cold |
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There's no cure for the common cold, but there are a few things you can do to ease the symptoms and get well more quickly. Keep a cup of warm water with table salt mixed in nearby at all times and, whenever you can, gargle with it. Make sure the water is warm, but not too hot, and that the salt remains mixed in. Doing this on a regular basis not only helps shorten the cold, but also soothes your throat. |
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Clean Your Brushes |
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Dirty makeup brushes can build up with oil and bacteria with repeated use ... and if you're prone to acne, this can be especially disastrous! Clean your brushes and applicators at least once every two weeks. You'll be amazed how effective this is! |
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Hot Water |
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Whenever you can, try to drink a mug of hot (not boiling!) water first thing in the morning. This helps clear out impurities in your body, especially your skin. |
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Getting Rid of a Blemish |
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If you have a particularly large pimple that you can't seem to get rid of, put a piece of tape on it overnight. This can help draw out the fluid and bacteria, making it easier to treat the next day. |
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Pedicures |
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Do something special for yourself today and give yourself a pedicure! Remove your old nail polish completely (make sure to get around the edges). Trim your toenails straight across with clean nail clippers, and file them the way you want them with an emery board. Soak your feet in warm water for 5-10 minutes, and then (if you like) push your cuticles back with an orangewood stick. Make sure to keep your toes separated when you apply your new polish, and use two coats followed by a clear topcoat. Make sure to let your nails dry completely before you put on shoes, socks, or stockings! |
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Winter Body Scrub |
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Take care of your dry hands, feet, and elbows with a homemade body scrub. Mix 1/2 cup Epsom salts, one tablespoon olive or canola oil, and a few drops of lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit juice. Apply to dry patches of skin, rub in a circular motion, and rinse it off. |
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Should government ban the practice of private builders constructing houses/flats?
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