Reducing body heat..

If you are suffering from any illness/ disease (headaches, skin problems, series of abortions ..) which is due to excessive heat in the body, try this simple and effective home remedy:

Soak 20 raisins in water. Grind them into a paste.
Add to it:
1 tsp cumin seed powder
1 tsp fennel seed powder
1 tsp coriander powder

Take the above mixture at least 2 times a day.

Disclaimer: The information provided in these posts is not intended to replace the advice of any physician. Please see your physicianbefore changing your diet, starting an exercise or taking any supplements of any kind.

Quick tip - Insomnia

If you are suffering from insomnia, keep tossing and turning in your bed, try this simple home remedy to get sound sleep:

1. Apply some cow's ghee (clarified butter) to your temples and press that point with your thumb in upward motion 6 times.

2. Put 1 tsp of cow's ghee on your crown chakra and gently tap it till your scalp absorbs the ghee. Continue applying more tsps of ghee till your scalp absorbs it nomore (around 5-6).

Ghee helps in soothing your nerves that in turn helps you calm down and sleep soundly.

Disclaimer: The information provided in these posts is not intended to replace the advice of any physician. Please see your physicianbefore changing your diet, starting an exercise or taking any supplements of any kind.

Quick tips - Constipation

1. Apple and Guava are essentially good for constipation. It is rightly said 'An apple a day keeps a doctor away'..Apple helps in proper functioning of the liver and washing off toxins from our body. Make sure to eat atleast one apple or guava (whichever fruit is readily avaiable) everyday for healthy digestive system. If you choose to eat guava, do NOT chew the guava seeds, swallow them as chewing the seeds causes ulcer and acidity.

2. Take 1 tsp of Triphala choorna with warm water before going to bed every night.

Disclaimer: The information provided in these posts is not intended to replace the advice of any physician. Please see your physicianbefore changing your diet, starting an exercise or taking any supplements of any kind.

Cellulite

According to Ayurveda, Cellulite is caused due to small blockages in blood circulation and lymphatic system. Fluid gets accumulated in the affected areas that renders the look of the skin in that area like 'cottage cheese' or 'orange peel' . Following home remedy is extremely effective is getting that smooth-look of your skin back in a span of few weeks.

1 whole onion juice
2 garlic cloves juice
1 tsp cumin seed powder
1/4 tsp dry ginger powder
1 pinch asafoetida
1/4 tsp carom seed powder

Mix the above ingredients together and massage the affected areas with your fingers, preferably with deep finger strokes. Onion juice along with the other ingredients help in dissolving the fluid blockages thus curing the cellulite.

Disclaimer: The information provided in these posts is not intended to replace the advice of any physician. Please see your physician before changing your diet, starting an exercise or taking any supplements of any kind.

PCOS, Hormonal Imbalance

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome commonly referred to as PCOS is caused due to hormonal imbalance: excess of male hormones in a female body. Following home remedy will help you restore the hormonal balance in your body.

1 tsp licorice powder (jeshtmadh)
1 tsp cumin seed powder
1/4 tsp wild celery seeds
1 tsp fennel seed powder
1 pinch asafoetida
1/2 tsp caltrops powder

Mix all the ingredients and take with 1/2 glass of water 3 times a day. It will take at least 4-5 months of taking this mixture to correct your hormonal imbalance.

You will also have to eliminate following items from your diet completely:
Tomatoes, wheat and wheat products, curd/yogurt, red meat.

Hormonal imbalance is caused due to mental stress, hectic and erratic lifestyle and dietary habits. Exercise regularly..it helps in releasing stress, do your favorite activity - reading a book, listening to music, baking, etc...it will help you in connecting with yourself and thus relaxing you further.


Disclaimer: The information provided in these posts is not intended to replace the advice of any physician. Please see your physicianbefore changing your diet, starting an exercise or taking any supplements of any kind.