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Treating Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenum is a small lining that connects the stomach to the small intestine. When this lining gets inflamed or eroded it causes the condition known as duodenal ulcer (DU).
Hepatitis C, Reason For Liver Inflammation
Hepatitis C is an infection with the hepatitis C virus. It causes liver to swell which affects its functioning. Hepatitis C spreads by using infected, dirty needles or through blood transfusion.
Hair Care Through Egg
Everyone wants to have beautiful and lustrous hair. With the use of raw eggs anyone can achieve that kind of a hair. One need not cross the seven continents to find a raw egg.
Home Remedies For Flu
Flu is a respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. Flu is contagious and if you're around someone who coughs or sneezes, or simply touch any object already touched by someone contaminated with flu, you're bound to contract the infection.
Home Remedies For Fever Blisters
Fever blisters or cold sores are small red blisters that usually appear on the lips and outer edges of the mouth. They often display a clear liquid and form scabs after a few days. They are caused by herpes virus that becomes active when something triggers them.
Natural Skin Care Beauty Tips Made From Natural Ingredients
For natural home cures, kitchen is the great place to start. Natural cures created at home for the smallest of problems from natural ingredients such fruits, vegetables, herbs are catching loads of attention due to its very nature of cure - no or negligible cost, purity, without side effects, dollops of TLC (tender, loving care), simple and no side effects. Sounds too good to be true?
Home Remedies for Puffy Eyes
Eyes that are bright and sparkling attract attention. Puffy or red eyes are lack luster and making you look tired and ill. Puffy eyes are one of the most common beauty problems.
Home Remedies For Gas
Gas means different things to different people. When people complain of gas, they usually mean - frequent belching of air from the stomach, bloating of the abdomen after eating and / or frequent passing of gas from the rectum.
Home Remedies for Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are quite a common disorder. The stones are formed from the chemicals usually found in the urine such as uric acid, phosphorus, calcium and oxalic acid. They may vary in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as tennis ball.
Ear Mite Home Remedies
Ear mites are external parasites infecting cats and dogs. Once cursed, pets seem to have the problem for life.
Home remedies For Toothache
Teeth are an amazing balance of form and function, aesthetic beauty and engineering. Good teeth are an important part of one's health and appearance. Toothache is a very common problem that occurs to anyone without any warning.
Home Remedies For Burns
Unlike third degree burns that require immediate medical attention, small everyday household burns are easy to handle. No matter how you burned yourself, the key to quick relief is quick relief. What you do in the first few minutes after being burned makes a whole lot of difference in how well your skin heals.
Home Remedies For Coughing
Cough is the commonest respiratory symptom. Though it keeps your throat and airways clear, excessive coughing may mean you have an underlying disease or disorder.
Precautionary Measures For Hernia
Hernia is an opening in the muscular structure of the wall of the abdomen. The weakness in the wall causes damage to the abdominal wall leading to protrusion through the thin membrane.
Home Remedies For Diaper Rash
Baby's skin is the most sensitive and soft. At some time or another, most of babies do come down with diaper rashes despite our efforts to prevent them As the name implies, diaper rash is what appears in the area covered by a diaper.
Home Remedies For Strep Throat
Sore throat ailment is widespread during winter months and viral outbreaks. Signaling the onset of cold or flu, it is preceded by sneezing, coughing, runny nose, pain in the throat and fatigue.
Home Remedies for Vaginal Yeast Infection
Vaginal Yeast infection in women is very common. Yeasts or Candida fungus are minute organisms that live in small numbers on human body. Yeast infection occurs when the number of these organisms increases beyond a certain level.
Home Remedies For Lice
Lice infest people of all ages, rich or poor. Lice prefer clean hair because their nits (eggs) stick to cleaner hair much better than oily hair.
Astigmatism - Cause For Blurred Vision
It is one of the main reasons for having blurred vision which many people are not aware of. It is stated to be one of the common reasons for having eyesight problems. This condition brings nearsightedness or farsightedness along with it.
Pavanamuktasana - Wind Removing Pose
Pavan means wind, mukt means relieve or free and asana means pose. Similar to many of other poses this pose has been is being used to fortell the strength and power of the wind.
Hay Fever - Not Actually A Fever
Hay fever has been given many different names such as allergic rhinitis, pollinosis or nasal allergies. You can contract hay fever due to certain air borne dust particles exposed in the environment.
Dry Eye Syndrome - A Problematic Eye Condition
Dry Eye Syndrome is a very common phenomenon causing lots of problems to millions of people all over the world. The problem is caused due to the deteriorating quality of the tear lining. A physically fit and healthy eye would be covered by a tear film. It is that fluid which remains between the blinks making your eyes wet.
Yoga For Asthma Cure
Yoga has helped in curing and preventing many diseases. The poses and asanas stimulate the required organs and help you with your ailments. Asthma is a very common problem.
Trikanasana - The Triangle Pose
Trikanasana is also known as the Triangle Pose. As and when you look at the asana you can easily notice why this name has been given to this asana. It works out every muscle of your body from the arms to the legs. It is a great way to shed some of the excess weight you have been carrying all along.
Home Remedies For Sinuses
Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinus passage and over secretion of mucus by the membrane lining the nose and throat. It is often followed by a common cold, influenza and other general infections.
Home Remedies For Athletes Feet
Quite a common skin problem, Athlete's foot affects mostly men and young people. This skin problem can be found in the area between the toes, soles of feet fingernails and toenails.
Home Remedies For Removing Black Heads
Blackheads are dark formations on the skin when natural oils and impurities clog the pores of the skin. When the clogged pores are exposed to air, it turns black, hence forming blackheads. Blackheads makes its presence felt not only on your face, but also on the back, chest and other parts of the body that are rich in sebaceous glands.
Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) - A Heart Condition
Mitral Valve allows blood to flow in one direction from the atrium (upper chamber) to the ventricle (lower chamber). It is one of the four valves separating different chambers of the heart. Mitral valve causes problem if it doesn't open and close as per its functionality.
Home Remedies For Boils
Boil is a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue in the skin. It starts off as reddened tender area and over a period of time, the area around it becomes firm and hard.
Tea Tree Oil Home Remedies
Oil from "Down Under", Tea tree oil is yellow / greenish tinged essential oil extracted from the leaves of Melaleuca Alternifolia. Tea tree oil can be used directly without any carrier oil. It is ideal to perform a patch test your skin before using it.
Toenail Fungus Remedy
Fungal infections are common on both fingernails and toenails. Toenails are more prone to be affected by fungus, as these living organisms thrive in dark damp environments available on the foot than on hand.
Benefits And Importance Of Ashtanga Namaskar - Part III
The 12 poses of Ashtanga Namaskar is very crucial as each and every asana has to be done in a very specific manner which helps to create its usefulness to your body.
Home Remedies For Ear Aches
Earaches can be slightly painful to extremely painful. An ear ache is caused by a fluid buildup due to some infection or pressure build up in the middle ear. Swimming, bathing, allergies or even cleaning your ear with cotton bud can lead to discomfort, bacterial growth and infection in the ear.
Tune Up Your Skin With Toner
Skin toners are the next step after a facial cleansing routine. Skin toners ensure complete removal from the skin of all cleansing preparations. They freshen and tone up the skin and prepare a clean surface for the application of make-up.
Depressive Disorder And Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is one of the best ways to treat one self. It is pampering and nurturing and very satisfying experience.
Avocado Oil For Massage
Avocado oil is renowned for its healing, anti-bacterial, and anti-wrinkle properties. Technically a fruit, unrefined Avocado Oil is cold pressed from avocado pear and is deep green slightly brownish in colour, while refined Avocado oil is pale yellow.
Foods That Fight Health Problems - Part I
Research shows that most people who eat the widest variety of foods are more likely to meet their nutrients requirements and remain healthy than those who get stuck in the food rut.
Piles : A Source For Bleeding Stools
Piles are also known as hemorrhoids. These hemorrhoids are mostly swollen blood vessels which are found in or outside your posterior.
Varicose Veins And Pregnancy
Spider or varicose veins are small unsightly clusters of red, bluish veins commonly appearing on the thighs, calves, and ankles. These tiny broken blood vessels are fairly visible as they appear just below the skin surface.
Natural Beauty From Natural Ingredients
In the past, women relied on natural beauty treatments from the ingredients found in their kitchen or gardens. Products created from natural ingredients available at home have essential vitamins, minerals, nutrients and healing properties that work with your body to heal and protect the skin naturally without any cosmetic cover ups.
Stretch Marks And Skin Changes in Pregnancy
There are countless physical changes to your skin, both pleasurable and painful attributed to your pregnancy only.
Foods That Fight Health Problems - Part II
- Bananas - Mother Nature's perfect snack. No preparation, no washing or refrigeration. They are prepackaged in a biodegradable wrapper for perfect enjoyment.
Massage For Expectant Moms
Pains and aches are part and parcel of every pregnancy. Physical discomfort, muscular tensions, headaches, backaches, pains occur due to increase in weight, shifting posture and hormone levels. Pre natal massages aim to improve circulation, alleviate aches and pains, eases muscular tensions and other pregnancy related symptoms, perking up expectant mother's mood and mental attitude.
Benefits of Apricot Kernel Oil
World over people use massage therapy to help promote healthy skin, nourish and strengthen the body, relieve stress, reduce pain, and encourage balance and well being.
Jasmine Essential Oil For Aromatherapy
A sturdy evergreen shrub of bright green leaves with white star shaped flowers, Jasmine with sweet and floral aroma, native of Asia and Africa is one of the oldest and widely used scented flower.
Breastfeeding - A Ladder For Good Health
Mother's milk is one of the best foods for babies that anyone could think about. It contains ample amount of proteins and nutrients which could beat any other health drink for your child.
Benefits Of Pincha Mayurasana
The meaning of this asana is peacock feather pose. Before displaying the beautiful feathers, the peacock happens to lift its tail upright. This upright pose before dancing is known as Pincha Mayurasana.
Fitness - Mantra To Live Long
Demanding careers, raising a family coupled with pressures of daily life is daunting task for man and woman alike.
Winterize - Prepare Your Skin For Winter
Dry, itchy and cracked skin goes hand in hand with winter season. Change in temperatures and humidity, indoor heating, hot showers and bath remove important oils and moisture from the skin causing dryness, flakiness and cracking of the skin.
Skin Care Nitty-Gritty
While the shelves labeled beauty care are laden with various types of products to help you with your skin, confusion lies in choosing the right product. So what is the best bet? To choose a new entrant on the block or wait for something which might still be much better.
Massaging The Upper Body
In practice since ancient times, massage is a relaxing experience of hand strokes on the body to rejuvenate the mind and body and eliminate stress. Using hands and fingers, the therapist alleviates any kind of muscular pains and discomforts and relaxes the muscles.
Skin Care For Men
The manufacturers of beauty care products have blatantly ignored men while persistently pursuing women. Decade ago beauty regime, cosmetics, etc were considered a female's prerogative. So what's new?
Potpourri With Herbs And Essential Oils
Potpourri is defined as mixture of dried flower, herbs, leaves, roots, barks and spices providing fragrance. Placed either in decorative wooden bowl, tied in small bags made from sheer fabric or specially designed pot pourri vase, a potpourri can last long if blended correctly. The word potpourri comes from the French meaning "rotten pot".
Recipes For Dry Skin Care Using Herbs And Essentials Oils
Dry skin is generally due to less oil and moisture produced by sebaceous glands. Simple dry skin results from lack of natural oils affecting mostly women under age of 35 years, while complex dry skin lacks both oil and moisture and is distinguished by fine lines, enlarged pores and sagging skin that happens with aging.
Important And Useful Benefits Of Navasana
Navasana is known as the boat pose because when you look at the asana it would resemble a boat. This asana seems to be very easy with the way it looks. But as you all know, looks can be deceiving which is the case over here.
How To Give A Back Massage
With fast paced lives and the continuous chase to meet deadlines, the tired mind and body tends to seek out for a stress buster. People bogged down by stress find it affecting not only their minds but their bodies as well.
Knowing Sinusitis And How To Deal With It
Sinusitis to our knowledge is very common for most people. Even though being such a common problem it tends to cause too much trouble.
The Benefits And Importance of Bakasana
This asana is also known as the Crow or Crane pose asana. Baka means crane, this pose represents the crane. It is a very good asana for elbow balancing too. Your arms and wrists are the ones which are strengthened.
Yoghurt - The Coolest Sparkler
Yoghurt - The very word cools you down, especially in the warm summer months, when the heat is full on. Yoghurt is yummy, thick and creamy. It a virtual treasury of zinc, calcium, Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B12, protein and yeast.
Dry Skin Care
With too many roles for woman to juggle in today's fast paced, high pressured lifestyle, there is very little time for her to pamper herself.
Tea Tree Oil Wonders
Oil from "Down Under", Tea tree oil is yellow / greenish tinged essential oil extracted from the leaves of Melaleuca Alternifolia.
Snoring: A State Of Deprived Sleep For Others
The person who is sleeping next to a snorer doesn't have an easy job dealing with the terrible sounds day in and out. It is a serious medical condition, which can be treated very easily by common and easy household methods.
Foods That Fight Health Problems - Part III
- Blackberries - Blackberry is packed with catechin and epicatechin. These two compounds neutralize free radicals that damage cell's genetic material and provoke cancer. Catechins help to lower cholesterol levels which in turn reduces the risk of heart disease.
Fighting The Menace Called LICE
It can be termed as one of the most unhygienic things we come across humans. It is more prevalent among children as they mingle around with kids in the school as well as other kids in one's building.
Getting Your Child To Eat Vegetables
Many parents strive to ensure that their children eat vegetables. Some meet with complete success, others with very little success. Veggies contain many vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients that a body needs to main good health and energy. They help protect against the effect of aging and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
The Importance And Benefits Of Utkatasana
Utkatasana is also known as the Powerful or Fierce pose. This pose is similar to you sitting on a chair, except that you have to balance yourself without a chair.
Important And Useful Benefits Of Gomukhasana
Gomukhasana is also known as Cow Face Pose. If you happen to look at this asana from behind it would resemble the face of the cow, due to this reason, this name has been given to this asana.
Aromatherapy while traveling
Whether you are on business trip, a romantic holiday, a family trip or simply want to experience outdoor life, aromatherapy essential oils come useful along the way. Take along carrier oils for diluting the essential oils.
Acne and Skin Changes in Pregnancy
All thanks to hormones your complexion may act up to during pregnancy. If you have had clear skin all along, pimples, acne, etc seems like unwanted guests.
Essential Oils Used In Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy oils are known as essential oils form the base of aromatherapy and influence the mind, body and spirit. These oils are the concentrated extracts of plants and their roots, stems, flowers and fruits. Essential oils are extracted from the plants usually by the means of distillation.
Carrier Oils in Aromatherapy
Essential oils in aromatherapy are highly concentrated and potent. Essential oils have adverse effect on skin if used undiluted. Though there are some essential oil exceptions that can be used directly on the skin. It is ideal to dilute essential oils with carrier oils.
Diaper Rash - An Irritant For Babies
Diaper as a whole is a very good product and could be termed in some manner as a boon for all parents. Even though, this boon can boomerang any moment making it one of the worst nightmares for all parents.
Massage Your Head The Indian Way
Massage, a revered form of healing is in practice since decades. Touch which is a vitally important to human well being takes the form of skilled and sensitive massage. Beside relaxing and revitalizing an ailing or tired body, it communicates warmth, reassurance and a sense of self worth.
Two Essential Oils In Every Household
There are two very indispensable essential oils in aromatherapy that should ideally be present in almost every household - Lavender and Tea Tree. These oils have innumerable uses and can be used with any kind of dilution.
Health and Diet During Holidays
Holidays are a perfect time to enjoy and chill out with families and friends. Parties with wide variety of food on display tempt one and all to indulge in mouth watering delicacies. If you are the kind who swears by a fitness routine, you might tend to enjoy less of yummy foods and spend more time worrying about the increasing waistline.
Facial Mask At Home
Spending a bomb to buy a facial product with claims of having all natural ingredients for beautiful skin and having drastic results on its usage is very depressing for any beauty conscious woman. We see wide varieties of cosmetics available in supermarkets, department stores, health food stores as well as internet and TV.
Aromatherapy For Man's Faithful Friend - Dog
Emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, fear and love play a crucial role in human being's life. These feelings are also an integral part of an animal's world. Aromatherapy also provides immediate, profound and long lasting results on animal's overall health and well being.
A Rough Battle To Smoothen Your Dry Hair
Dry hair occurs mainly due to heat, the use of excessive chemicals applied on your hair and also by not taking good care of your hair.
Pigmentation Is More Than A Skin Patch
It is a skin condition where in some parts of your skin turn darker in color. Such kind of condition happens due to the brown pigment called melanin in the skin.
Developing Healthy Eating Habits Amongst Kids
It is quite natural for any child to dislike new kind of food right away. It may take 10 or more tries getting a child to accept a new food. It is essential for parents to behave patiently if you want your child to eat right and healthy. For overall growth and development, parents should offer kids foods from each of the food group.
Hair Fall - A Common Thing In Everyone's Life
Hair, a sign of beauty and care has always been very important in everyone's life. Be it male or a female it needs to be taken care very diligently. To avoid hair fall there are different remedies which can be used and some very age-old concoction of herbs which would be very beneficial for everyone.
Premature Graying - A Very Young Problem
Graying of hair can be very embarrassing especially when you are very young and when you are about to step into the realities of life. Many a times the cause for graying is not because of ones age but many other factors which play an important role.
Suntan - More Than Just Change Of Skin Color
Getting a suntan or sunburn are two different things. As we all know sunlight is very important part of our lives as it provides Vitamin D to us.
Dandruff - More Than An Itch
Big companies have made lot of money by selling shampoos to people who have dandruff problems. Famous actors and sports stars have endorsed these products.
Treatment For Oily Hair
The principle of care for oily hair and scalp condition is the same as used for oily skin condition. The hair routine aims at removing the excess oil and to exfoliate skin cells which clog up and suffocate the hair follicles in our scalp.
Adding Color To Your Hair
Hair is an integral part of your entire look. It can either make you look great or make you look like the worst looking person for the day. To give a new look people nowadays color their hair which is an in-thing.
Causes Of Having Backache
Have you ever wondered why people in earlier times faced fewer problems with their bodies? They didn't go to the gym or practiced any exercise, instead they did their day-to-day chores which required lot of strength and energy and comparable to any gym.
Conditioning Your Hair Is An Important Part Of Hair Care
Hair as we all know is a very important part of body as well as having some good looks. It helps in creating a good feature for ourselves which is very essential in this fast moving world. No matter how much you take care of your face, taking care of your makes a lot of difference.
Tips To Avoid Dark Circles Under Your Eyes
This can be an eternal problem for whoever who has been struggling to get over the dark circles. People do unwanted treatment and spending loads and loads of money. There is a constant struggle which can be easily treated by some treatments.
Health Benefits Of Nettle
The stinging nettle (which is called ortie in France and Brennessel in Germany) was said to be introduced into Britain by Caesar's soldiers. They sowed it along the sides of the great straight roads; both the roads and the nettles survive. At the end of a day's march the cooler climate of England and the weary miles made their legs ache. They would gather the nettles and beat each other with them so warming the affected parts. Really an embrocate for the strong.
Lasik Eye Surgery - A Boon For Everyone
Lasik Eye surgery is a surgical process that is aimed at reducing a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses.
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