:: Coriander leaf massage for your lips makes them soft and rosy.
:: Expectant mother should drink 600-900ml of milk a day or substitute with cheese, 30gms of which is equal to 200ml milk.
:: Methi and Turmeric stop acid buildup, and stimulate the flow of digestive juices. So add some more to your meals for better digestion.
:: To heal sores in the mouth, drink two to three teaspoons of honey every day.
:: Olive oil can be applied regularly on feet for a softer feel.
:: Prevent a Heart Attack- Eating a healthy breakfast (Cereal, Oats, Porridge etc) every morning makes you less likely to suffer a heart attack.
::Body building tip- Take whey protein shake and a single banana within 15 minutes of work out session.
::Travel Sickness- One hour before your trip, grate 1 tsp fresh ginger and steep in one cup of water for 10 to 15 minutes, strain and drink.
:: Weight Loss Tip- Begin each dinner with healthy green salad.It helps cut appetite.
:: The first cereal your baby should have by 5-6 months is a rice and not wheat based one. This is digested more easily and less allergies.
:: A paste of baking soda and water applied on a mosquito bite will work like an antihistamine, relieving the itch.
:: If you have children in the house – lock away pesticides,rat & cockroach poisons,floor cleaners,kerosene,detergents,insecticides and drugs.
:: Way to beat stress- Learn to prioritize multiple demands. Categorize them into Urgent, Important, Not urgent and Unimportant.
:: Ulcers- Honey taken with cinnamon powder roots out stomach ulcers.
:: Limes and Lemons keep blood pressure under control and are good for heart. They contain Vitamin C which is good for skin and prevent cancer.
:: Hiccups- Take a deep breath or Holding your breath for a count of 30 may also work.
:: Sore Mouth- To heal sores in the mouth, drink two to three teaspoons of honey every day.
:: Stress can trigger gas in the gut. Have a cup of mint tea in the morning and one at night. Sip slowly and inhale the aroma as you relax.
:: For Arthritic pain- Hold sealed plastic ice bags one over and one under each painful knee. Do this several times a day for 15 minutes.
:: Beat an egg, mix the juice of a lemon and apply to the scalp. Wash it off after 20 minutes to control hair fall.
:: Raw carrot or lettuce juice has calming properties and helps when you are stressed out, Drink 2 to 3 cups a day if you are stressed.
:: Take a few minutes everyday to massage your foot with either coconut oil or olive oil to prevent foot infections.
:: Garlic is a powerful antiseptic, helps delay aging, restores tissue vitality and helps manage high blood pressure.
:: Skin Care- Dandruff and pimples are closely related. Keep your scalp clean and see those pimples smoothen out over time.
:: Carrots are rich in anti-oxidants which prevent ageing. Grab a carrot once in a while and keep those wrinkles away.
Eye Care
:: Eye care- Eyes are very sensitive. It is better not to share eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, mascara and similar cosmetics.
:: Healthy Teeth- Contrary to popular opinion, diet does not have an influence on teeth structure. Rather focus on brushing & flossing.
:: Henna and Curd are good hair conditioners. Apply a mix of henna & curd to your scalp and wash it off after 20 minutes.
:: Aerobic exercises like jogging, swimming, cycling, running accelerates weight loss. These combined with healthy eating will certainly help.
:: Skin cleanser- Cucumber is a natural cleanser. Mix cucumber juice with milk and use it instead of a cleanser.
:: Tan removal- A face mask of egg white and honey gently removes the tan from your face.
:: Tip for frequent Headaches- Drink more water to avoid headache & tiredness. Don’t be lethargic and do 20 minutes of exercise daily.
:: Make a paste of saffron and add some honey. Apply it on the face to remove black spots.
:: Avoid Eyestrain-Full-time computer users should take a 10 minute break every hour.Gently massage over your eyes with your palm.
:: If you expect an asthma attack and you don’t have your inhaler,try coffee,tea,or chocolate bars. The caffeine will help open your airways.
:: Tip for Diabetics-If you’re a diabetic, regularly visit your eye care professional to prevent associated eye problems.
:: Weight loss tip- Avoid fluids like tea,coffee,cola, juice etc.Drink only water.Water has zero calories and will help you to lose weight.
: Cough Control- Drink hot tea to moisten the airways. Avoid mucus increasing foods such as dairy products, meat and fried foods.
:: Teeth care- Massage your gums in the morning and at night with your finger tip to improve blood circulation.
:: Diarrhea Cure- Eat boiled sweet potatoes with little salt and pepper before bedtime to cure long standing diarrhea.
:: Manage wrinkles- make a paste of 20 pomegranate seeds with 2 tsp of butter. Apply the paste on your skin for few minutes.
:: Manage stress: For every one hour of work, take a five minute break and stretch, walk or meditate.
:: More than a glass or two of wine a day can cause liver disease, kidney problems or cancer. Keep it within limits and reap the benefits.
:: Tip for bad breath- Mix equal parts of Salt and Baking Soda as a Mouth Wash that sweeten the breath.
:: High Blood pressure- No table salt, very little salt while cooking food. Avoid pickles, ketchups, chutneys, fast-food and restaurant food.
:: Massage a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to reduce the dark circles.
:: Food items that are good for hair growth are green leafy vegetables, dried fruits(dates, raisins) eggs, wheat, tofu, soy milk, fish, beans.
:: Ladies finger (okra) is a good source of fibre and pectins. Fibre helps reduce cholestrol and pectin reduces risk of colon cancer.
:: Diarrhea Cure- Eat boiled sweet potatoes with little salt and pepper before bedtime to cure long standing diarrhea.
:: Manage wrinkles- make a paste of 20 pomegranate seeds with 2 tsp of butter. Apply the paste on your skin for few minutes.
:: Manage stress: For every one hour of work, take a five minute break and stretch, walk or meditate.
:: More than a glass or two of wine a day can cause liver disease, kidney problems or cancer. Keep it within limits and reap the benefits.
:: Tip for bad breath- Mix equal parts of Salt and Baking Soda as a Mouth Wash that sweeten the breath.
:: High Blood pressure- No table salt, very little salt while cooking food. Avoid pickles, ketchups, chutneys, fast-food and restaurant food.
:: Massage a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to reduce the dark circles.
:: Food items that are good for hair growth are green leafy vegetables, dried fruits(dates, raisins) eggs, wheat, tofu, soy milk, fish, beans.
:: Ladies finger (okra) is a good source of fibre and pectins. Fibre helps reduce cholestrol and pectin reduces risk of colon cancer.
:: Work related work outs- Arrange a walk and talk instead of a sleep-inducing sit-and-talk meeting. Any movement helps to relieve stress.
:: The eight most popular foods to cause food allergies are: milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish.
:: Child care-Do not be tempted to start the antibiotics by yourself and always consult your doctor. Most common cold,fever are self limiting.
:: Holi tip- Discourage your children to play Holi with eggs, mud or gutter water. Never turn a blind eye to such unclean ways of celebration.
:: Holi tip: Sunglasses go a long way in keeping your eyes safe from the harmful chemicals of the colors.
:: To prevent or manage hemorrhoids(piles), increase diet fiber (30gm per day) and fluid intake. Consider adding a fiber supplement.
:: 3 out of 4 people don’t change your toothbrush as often as they should, for hygiene reasons it should be replaced every two to three months.
: Foods that form gas-Dairy products,baked beans,cauliflower,broccoli, cabbage,wheat,oats,corn,potatoes. Rice is a good substitute.
:: To prevent excessive belching- Avoid Carbonated beverages, Chewing gum, Hard candies.
:: Wash hands to stop the spread of germs, this reduces the chances of you getting flu in this prone season.
:: Grocery tip: While buying food products, see the nutrition list on it, restrict on buying foods more than 3g of fat per 100 calories.
:: Cut risk of Stroke by doing the following four: Be active for 30 min a day, Eat five daily servings, Avoid smoking and excess alcohol.
:: For weight losers- Mind that eating fewer than 1200 kcal a day for more than a day or two is not recommended without medical supervision.
:: Breast cancer prevention tip- It’s best for mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies for up to six months, then add liquids and solids.
:: On an average a person loses 100 calories walking one mile, it takes 7000 calories to lose 1 kg of weight. Is your work out sufficient?
:: Do you know that cooking with Olive oil is the healthiest of all. It is followed by mustard and canola oil, but not more than 15ml per day.
:: Tip for a Sound Sleep- Maintain early regular timings,hot bath before bedtime. Avoid TV, eating, and discussing emotional issues in the bed.
:: Learn to relax: Unwind, take up a hobby and start socialising. This fights stress and depression; improves the memory, concentration.
:: Tip for weight loss- Instead of whole milk, switch to 1 percent. If you drink one 200ml glass a day, you’ll lose 2.5kg in a year.
:: If vomiting during early pregnancy- eat small, frequent meals. Avoid tight clothes, spicy foods or lying down within two hours of eating.
:: Place cotton wool swabs dipped in cold milk on closed eyes. This helps in reducing dark circles.
:: If you are suffering from acidity, drink a glass of water with a piece of jaggery dissolved in it, after meals.
:: Doing 30-minute moderate workouts three times per week helps you fight depression and reduces the symptoms just as much as drugs.
:: For relief from toothache-Take two basil leaves, a grain of salt and a pinch of pepper powder and press against the affected tooth.
:: If you have bad breath, brush twice a day, frequent flossing and drink atleast five glasses of water in the morning.
:: Chew some cumin and sugar for relief from stomach pain.
:: For tooth ache, keep a clove on the affected area.
:: Avoid those ready to eat foods labelling permitted additives/coloring/ preservatives as they do not not provide the exact chemicals used.
:: If you have pimples, washing your face more than thrice a day do no good. Don’t scrub,pop,pick,scratch or squeeze them.They cause holes.
:: Maximum Skin damage due to sun exposure occurs between 10AM and 3PM. Cover your body with light colored cotton clothes when you go out then.
:: Ice packs are the best first aid treatment in cases of injuries, especially sports. Put it for ten minutes over injured area.
:: A tip for stress-Talking or writing about a problem clears the head,clarifies the issue and inspires solutions. Try it to solve a problem.
:: Use cooking oils that never solidify like sunflower, safflower, corn, canola, soya. Store in opaque container. They are good for heart.
:: Slicing vegetables into bigger pieces lose less vitamins while cooking. If they are finely chopped almost all the vitamins are lost.
:: Babies under 6 months should be kept out of direct sunlight,dress them in light clothes covering body and apply sunscreen before outing.
:: To avoid snoring- Sleep on your side, keep neck straight. Avoid alcohol and smoking 2-3 hours before bedtime and lose excess weight.
::Prevent dehydration in a child: Give small sips of cold sugar and salt water solution(ORS) during diarrhoea with loose stools.
::Prevent dehydration in a child: Give small sips of cold sugar and salt water solution(ORS) during diarrhoea with loose stools.
::If a mole has an irregular shape, increasing in size, changing colour or bleeds, an excision biopsy is recommended to rule out cancer.
::First aid for chemical burn – Hold area under running water.Remove chemically soiled clothing and protect your hands from contact with it.
::Reduce flares of acne-Avoid oil based make-up, hair gel and sprays, stress, squeezing or picking at the pimples and hard scrubbing of skin.
::To reduce Migraine attacks – Avoid chocolate, cheese, citrus fruits, fried food, onions, tomatoes, spinach, beans, nuts and alcohol.
::First aid for normal burn – Hold under cold running water.Never apply dressings, ointments or lotions.Don’t rupture blisters.
::Bend your knees to pick objects up from the floor and avoid twisting or bending foward during pregnancy.This is a good health practice.
::Breakfast will help you burn 5-20% more calories than avoiding it while on weight loss program.Never skip a breakfast, even Diabetics.
::If you are able to pinch more than one inch of fat between the thumb and index finger, then you need to change your eating and exercise habits
::A glass of plain, chilled milk gives relief during the acidic pain in stomach.
::Rubbing cocoa butter on your stretch marks during pregnancy reduces the duration to fade away after the pregnancy.
::Steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil drops helps relieve a stuffed nose.Clear saline drop in nostril of a baby help in relieving stuffed nose.
::Eating water melon, banana and cucumber reduces the acidity in the stomach.
::Only seventeen muscles work to make a smile, while a frown requires forty-three.
::Lasik surgery for the errors in eye is done for people over 18 years of age.
::You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching TV. So better sleep than watch TV.
::Low back pain is a common issue amongst computer surfers and bike riders. Hence learn how to sit, stand, move and exercise in a balanced manner.
