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2010-09-02T03:51:00.000-07:00

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Men Facial Skin Care Tips

2010-08-31T21:34:00.000-07:00

Men have tougher skin than Women. It is more exposed to pollution, UV ray's and stress factors. Most men don't spend a lot of time worrying about skincare. They wash their face, they shave, and they go about their business. Men have approximately 15% oilier skin and significantly larger pores than women do. So, proper skin care is essential for all.

There are some good tips that men can follow to ensure good and healthy face:-

1. Cleaning: Use a good facial wash twice a day; in the morning and at night. Try to avoid soap as it can make your skin dry. Facial skin cleansing is an important part of healthy skin to reduce dirt and germs, keeping pore ducts open and exfoliating surface skin cells.

2. Shaving: When shaving, try using mild shaving cream or gel; shave at least 1-3 times in a week. After shaving, you need to moisturize with an after-shave balm. Avoid heavy fragrant after-shave products too, as they can irritate the skin.

3. Scrubbing: A good facial scrub is essential for healthy clear skin. Face exfoliation helps to speed up the blood circulation and remove the dead skin cells that can cause to look your skin dull and dry.

But, daily exfoliating or scrubbing every three or four days can aggravate the skin problem instead or alleviating it, since the skin is irritated instead of being assisted along to help heal itself. So, exfoliate your skin not too often. Exfoliating can be done every 14 days, and in some cases weekly.

4. Face Toning: Keeping the skin toned with a good toner will help tighten the pores and can firm up your skin.

5. Moisturizing: Moisturizer is essential for every skin! Due to regular shaving, male skin can get dehydrated quite easily. Therefore, it is very important that you keep your face moisturized, which will provide your skin all-day hydration protects from pollutants and bacterial agents. Use moisturizer when your wash your face or after shaving.

Sun damage leads to hyperpigmentation which can develop into serious skin disease. Always choose a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Apply your sunscreen on 20 to 30 minutes before 30 minutes before going out in the Sun.

Exercise can also do a long way to get a healthy skin. Eat fruits and vegetables containing Vitamin E and C into your daily diet is part of proper skincare for men. Other tips that focus on skincare for men include drinking lots of water daily for a more hydrated skin. Stay away from excessive alcohol, smoking, fatigue and stress.

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2009-12-21T03:16:00.000-08:00

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Advanced Firming Face Mask - Fair and Handsome

2009-12-17T21:54:00.000-08:00

Emami Fair and Handsome Advanced Fairness Firming Face Mask is specially formulated for Men.

Product Name:
Advanced Firming FACE Mask - Fair and Handsome

Product Details:
Emami Fair and Handsome Advanced Fairness Firming Face Mask is specially formulated for Men using the patented Peptide Technology from Activor Corp., USA to improve the skin complexion in 4 weeks. It firms skin, soothes & hydrates instantly, lightens skin tone, combats action of pollution and climate on skin and cools refreshingly.

Product Features:
FIRMS: Unique Nutra-Tone formula absorbs excess oil & impurities as it clarifies and firms dull lifeless skin, stimulating cellular renewal. MOISTURISES: Hydrating formula soothes & maintains the skin?s natural moisture balance and keeps it free from stretching. WHITENS: Penta-peptide complex influences the melanin synthesis to whiten skin tone, reduce blemishes and dark shadows caused by daily shaving to improve skin?s clarity. REFRESHES: Soothing herbs cool, refresh and comfort dry irritated skin. PROTECTS: Antibac Plus reinforces skin's natural resistance to combat action of pollution & climate on skin.

Product Price (in USD):
$8.99 $7.19 per Pcs

Ingredients:
Aqua,Kaolin, Propylene glycol, Perfume, Rosa damascena flower water, Niacinamide, Sodium PCA, Glyceryl stearate / PEG 100 stearate, Bentonite, Hydroxyethyl urea, Glycerine, Poly peptide, Penta peptide, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Xanthan gum, Garcina indica seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) fruit, Oil of vitis vinifera, (wheat) germ oil, Panthenol, Menthol, Aloe barbadensis.

Instructions to Use:
Apply evenly onto damp face in upward direction avoiding eye contour areas, nostrils and lips. Leave for 3-5 minutes. Rinse off the face thoroughly with pure water or wipe with a wet towel. Recommended for use once a week. For better results use FAH Advance Fairness Day-Long Moisturiser or the Cream.

Natural Plaza offers 20% Discount on each product and For purchase of Qty 10 or more, special price would be USD 6.99 per Pcs

Best Home Remedies for Cure Dandruff

2009-12-17T02:20:00.000-08:00

Dandruff is a common hair problem of all. Everyone loses skin cells. Our skin continuously renews itself; dead cells from the scalp fall off as new cells form beneath them. With dandruff this process is quicker, so a greater number of cells are shed. This means the cells shed in flakes. Many skin specialists agree that dandruff can be caused by sensitivity to the Malassezia furfur fungus, previously called Pityrosporum ovale.

Prevent dandruff completely is difficult, but it can be controlled. Here are some helpful tips for cure dandruff.

1. Add few China rose leaves to a glass of water. Boiled it for 10 minutes and squeezed a lime juice in the mixture. Apply this mixture to the hair before shampooing.

2. Mixed Amla and shikaki powder with curd. Use this mixture as a good conditioner.

3. Mix lemon and mustard oil, apply gently on hair and wash your head after about half an hour.

4. Mixed 6-8 drops of lemon juice with an egg and apply on your hair followed by washing with herbal shampoo.

5. Warm 4-5 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil. Massage well into the scalp. Soak a towel in hot water and squeeze lightly. Cover your hair with this for 10 minutes and do try this for almost a week. This is the most commonly known cure for dandruff.

6. Mustard oil boiled with heena (mehndi) leaves is useful for the healthy growth of hair.

7. Impart 2 tablespoons of fresh or dried rosemary and sage in 1 gallon of water for 24 hours. Use daily as a hair rinse.

8. Crush a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in about 5 tablespoons of warm coconut or olive oil. It would be better to boil them in the oil. Cool the mixture and apply generously all over the scalp. Leave it on for two hours. Rinse and wash off. This will helps to get rid of dandruff.

9. Taking bath with a few drops of Dettol added to the water helps in checking the infection.

10. Drink 10-12 glasses of water daily and have a high protein diet with plenty of fruits, raw salads( cabbage, tomato, cucumber, radish, carrot etc.) , minerals, vitamins( especially vitamin A), green leafy vegetables, and raw foods.

Fair and Handsome After Shave Balm for Men

2009-12-15T23:35:00.000-08:00

Emami Fair and Handsome Advanced Fairness After-Shave Balm is specially formulated only for MEN's Skincare.

Product Name:
Fair and Handsome AFTER SHAVE BALM

Product Details:
Emami Fair and Handsome Advanced Fairness After-Shave Balm is specially formulated for Men using the patented Peptide Technology from Activor Corp., USA to improve the skin complexion in 4 weeks. It moisturises & protects the skin from darkening, hydrates & soothes the skin, lightens skin tone while it comforts from razor burns & promotes the healing of minor nicks and cuts from daily shaving.

Product Features:
MOISTURISES: Hydrating formula maintains the skin's natural moisture balance and keeps it supple. SOOTHES: Unique Hydra-Comfort formula soothes rough skin and eases the shaving irritation. WHITENS: Penta-peptide complex influences the melanin synthesis to whiten skin tone and reduce dark shadows caused by daily shaving. REFRESHES: Soothing herbal actives cool, refresh and provides comfort from razor burns. PROTECTS: Antibac Plus reinforces skin's natural resistance to promote the healing of minor nicks & cuts from shaving.

Product Price (in USD):
$7.99 $6.39 per Pcs

Ingredients:
Aqua, Glycerine, Niacinamide, Octyl methoxycinnamate, Perfume, Glycerol monostearate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate / PEG 100 stearate, Isopropylmyristate, Menthyl lactate, Methyl paraben, Panthenol, Menthol, Oil of vitis vinifera, Triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil etc..

Instructions to Use:
Apply liberally on the shaved area to soothe and comfort skin. For enhanced effect & protection from UVA / UVB, use Fair & Handsome Advanced Fairness Day-Long Moisturiser.

Natural Plaza offers 20% Discount on each product and For purchase of Qty 10 or more, special price would be USD 6.29 per Pcs

Cold Cream for Dry and Rough Skin

2009-12-15T03:06:00.000-08:00

Skin is an important part of your beauty and if you fail to take care of your skin, it will make you look ugly. It is in your own hands to take proper care of your skin. Skin is needed through out life but during winters it needs more attention.

The concept of cold cream is quite ancient. Credit for the invention is usually given to Galen, a second century Greek physician who developed an emulsion of beeswax, oil, rose petals, and water.

Mainly, cold cream is a combination of water, fats and other essential nutrients for your skin. Cold cream makes your skin creamy and moisturizes it. It gives you a smooth appearance of your skin. Cold cream with essential nutrients such as vitamin also helps in nourishing your skin. Cold cream is must and very essential for dry skin during winter months.

Cold Cream is one of the best cleansers; it helps to remove the harsh makeup. It’s great for removing eye make up... You can use it to remove waterproof mascara. It easy to use and left your eyes feeling really soft...

Cold cream also helps to keep the wrinkles away from your skin. It helps in reducing the anti-ageing effects from your skin and helps you to look smart and beautiful.

The oils in some cold creams can leave skin feeling greasy. People with oily skin may want to take a pass on this product unless they have been introduced to a brand which does not create an oily feeling like Emami Malai Kesar Cold Cream with Herbs. This non-greasy cold cream with 5 power winter formula consists of ingredients like Malai, Aloe Vera and Kesar, providing moisture, nourishment, protection from dryness while revitalizing and adding a healthy glow to the skin from within to ensure 24-hour total winter care protection.

Men Refreshing Face Wash - Fair and Handsome

2009-12-13T21:11:00.000-08:00

Emami Fair and Handsome Advanced Fairness Face Wash is specially formulated for Men.

Product Name:
Men Refreshing FaceWash - Fair and Handsome

Product Details:
Emami Fair and Handsome Advanced Fairness Face Wash is specially formulated for Men using the patented Peptide Technology from Activor Corp., USA to improve the skin complexion in 4 weeks. It cleanses dirt, prevents clogging of pores, maintains natural moisture balance, lightens skin tone and cools refreshingly.

Product Features:
MOISTURISES:Non-drying soap-free hydrating formula keeps skin moist and soft, maintaining the skin?s natural moisture balance and keeps it free from stretching. CLEANSES: Removes deep impurities & dirt to visibly brighten skin, improve clarity and prevents clogging of pores. WHITENS: Penta-peptide complex influences the melanin synthesis to whiten skin tone, reduce blemishes and dark shadows caused by daily shaving to improve skin?s clarity. REFRESHES: Nutra-Fresh cools & refreshes while maintaining the skin's natural moisture balance. PROTECTS: Antibac Plus reinforces skin's natural resistance to combat action of pollution and climate on skin.

Product Price (in USD):
$8.99 $7.19 per Pcs

Ingredients:
Aqua, Sodium laureth sulphate, Cocoamidopropylbetaine, Glycerine, Urea, Sodium PEG 7 olive oil carboxylate, Cocomonoethanolamide, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium PCA, Acrylates / Steareth 20 methacrylate crosspolymer, Perfume, Hydroxyethyl urea, Vetiveria zizaniodes, Glycyrrhiza glabra,? Rosa damascena flower water, Poly peptide, Penta peptide, Niacinamide, PEG 150 distearate, Emblica officinalis, DMDM hydantoin, Xylitylglucoside and anhydroxylitol and xylitol, Orange peel extract, Menthyl lactate, Menthol, Panthenol, Methylisothiazolinone, Citric acid, Aloe. etc...

Instructions to Use:
Lather up the gel in the palm of your hand and massage gently over wet face. Avoid eye contour areas. Rinse off with pure water. Recommended for use morning and evening. For better results use FAH Advanced Fairness Day-Long Moisturiser or the Cream.

Natural Plaza offers 20% Discount on each product and For purchase of Qty 10 or more, special price would be USD 6.99 per Pcs

Skin Care Tips Only for Men

2009-12-10T21:52:00.000-08:00

Skin care is a mere afterthought for many Men. It is rare for a man to devote time to his skin, especially the skin on his face. However, proper skin care is essential for everyone.

Follow these Tips:-

1. One or two times in a day, clean your face with Face Wash and wash with lukewarm water. Your pores will be cleaned out and your skin will feel better. Always pat your face dry with a clean towel. Apply a Moisturizer.

2. Three times a week, scrub your face with Face Scrub. Apply onto damp face and massage gently in circular motions for a minute avoiding eye contour areas. Rinse off the face thoroughly with pure water. For better results use Moisturizer.

3. After shaving, apply After-Shave Balm on the shaved area to soothe and comfort skin. Don’t forget to use moisturizer.

4. Apply Face Mask onto damp face in upward direction avoiding eye contour areas, nostrils and lips. Leave for 3-5 minutes. Rinse off the face thoroughly with pure water or wipe with a wet towel. Try it once a week. After that use Moisturizer or Cream.

5. Sun damage leads to hyperpigmentation (brown spots) which can develop into serious skin disease. Excessive exposure can also exaggerate and thicken fine lines. Avoid over exposure to the sun.

6. Keep vitamins such as C and E in your diet and follow a regular exercise regimen.

Regenerating Face Scrub- Specially for MEN

2009-12-09T22:03:00.000-08:00

Emami Fair and Handsome Advanced Fairness Regenerating Face Scrub is specially formulated for MEN's Skincare.

Product Name:
Regenerating FACE SCRUB - Fair and Handsome

Product Details:
Emami Fair and Handsome Advanced Fairness Regenerating Face Scrub is specially formulated for Men using the patented Peptide Technology from Activor Corp., USA to improve the skin complexion in 4 weeks. It polishes to renew surface skin cells, hydrates skin, lightens skin tone, reduce blemishes and cools refreshingly.

Product Features:
POLISHES: Unique blend of Mentha Cryst & Aluminum Oxide micro-particles provide dermabrasion which polishes and refines the skin texture for ultra smooth skin, while exfoliating dead skin cells. MOISTURISES: Hydrating formula keeps skin moist and soft preventing irritation and skin stretching. WHITENS: Penta-peptide complex influences the melanin synthesis to whiten skin tone, reduce blemishes and dark shadows caused by daily shaving to improve skin?s clarity. REFRESHES: Soothing herbs cool, refresh and comfort dry irritated skin. PROTECTS: Antibac Plus reinforces skin's natural resistance to combat action of pollution & climate on skin.

Product Price (in USD):
$8.99 $7.19 per Pcs

Ingredients:
Aqua, Aluminium oxide,Paraffinum liquidum, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyethylene glycol, Glycerol monostearate, Isopropyl myristate, Polyethylene homopolymer, Perfume, Cetearyl alcohol (and) sodium lauryl sulphate, Octyl methoxycinnamate, Rosa damascena flower water, Poly peptide, Penta peptide, Acrylamide / Sodium acrylate copolymer (and) mineral oil (and) trideceth ? 6, Garcina indica seed butter,Methylparaben, Oil of vitis vinifera, Triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil, Menthol etc...

Instructions to Use:
Apply onto damp face and massage gently in circular motions for a minute avoiding eye contour areas. Rinse off the face thoroughly with pure water. Recommended for use 3 times in a week. For better results use FAH Advanced Fairness Day-Long Moisturiser or the Cream.

Natural Plaza offers 20% Discount on each product and For purchase of Qty 10 or more, special price would be USD 6.99 per Pcs

Best Natural Skincare Remedy- Turmeric

2009-12-08T23:29:00.000-08:00

Turmeric- an ancient Ayurvedic herb. It is an important natural remedy for healthy, glowing and fair skin. It is known to help cure skin disorders and promoting blemish-free younger looking skin.

Skincare with Turmeric:

1. To get fair and glowing skin apply the mixture of raw turmeric and milk cream on the face. Leave this on for 20 minutes and wash with fresh water.

2. For dark neck and underarms mixed lemon juice with cucumber juice and a pinch of turmeric. Apply this mixture daily. Wash it after 20 minutes.

3. Apply the paste of turmeric and curry leaves on the face and wash it after 15 minutes. It will help you to remove black spots.

4. The mixture of 2-3 leaves of mehndi and a piece of turmeric also helpful to remove black spots.

5. Grind dried basil leaf, neem and mint (100 gm each). Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the dark spots.

6. To remove black spots... apply a paste of turmeric and basil.

7. Apply a mixture of turmeric and neem on the face to get pimples free skin.

8. Mix thick turmeric, curd and two drops of oil. Apply on the face to get pimples free skin.

9. Make a paste with sandal wood and turmeric and apply it on the face. It also helpful for pimples free skin.

10. Take 2 teaspoons of Turmeric powder add 2 tablespoons of Sugarcane juice and mix it well. Keep this mixture for 10 minutes after that apply on wrinkles and leave it for up to half an hour after that wash with fresh water.

Whitening Day-Long Moisturizer for Men Only

2009-12-08T03:50:00.000-08:00

Looks are one of the most important parts for everybody. Today skincare is not just for Women; even Men need to take care of their skin, as Men tend to spend more time outdoors.
Emami launched Fair and Handsome Advanced Whitening Day-Long Moisturiser those Men who are conscious about their Skin.

Emami Fair and Handsome Advanced Fairness Day-Long Moisturiser is specially formulated for Men using the patented Peptide Technology from Activor Corp., USA to improve the skin complexion in 4 weeks. It provides all-day hydration, guards against harmful UVA / UVB, lightens skin tone, cools refreshingly and protects from pollutants & bacterial agents.

Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerine, Capric caprylic triglycride, Octyl methoxycinnamate, Niacinamide, Glycerol monostearate, Perfume, Penta peptide, Hydrogenated castor oil PEG 40, Methylene BIS-benzo triazoyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Vetiveria zizaniodes, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Garcina indica seed butter,Oil of vitis vinifera, Triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil etc..

Instructions to Use: Apply all over the face and neck in the morning & evening on cleansed skin. Massage energetically to stimulate the skin. For better results use FAH Advanced Fairness Refreshing Face Wash for cleansing.

Winter Lip Care Tips for Dry Chapped Lips

2009-12-03T21:42:00.000-08:00

Dry Chapped Lips are a common problem in winter. Lips are very sensitive. Over exposure to the sun or cold and windy conditions, infections, allergies to cosmetic products, drugs, dehydration, frequent use of chemicals or soaps are some of the causes for the dryness to occur.

However, here are some home remedy to cure Dry Chapped Lips:-

1. Apply milk cream on the lips. This will help remove the dry dead skin and to make the lips smooth.

2. Rub a slice of cucumber on your lips. This would help cure dry and chapped lips.

3. Vitamin A helps to cure dry chapped lips. Increase in the intake of foods rich in vitamin A such as carrots, green leafy vegetables and tomatoes, legumes, whole grains and nutritional yeast.

4. In a tsp of glycerin, add a few drops of honey. Apply this paste on the lips and keep them overnight. This will help to keep the lips soft and smooth.

5. Pure ghee or butter is also beneficial in treating dry chapped lips. Apply a little ghee or butter into the naval. It helps to keep the lips smooth and heals the cracks formed.

6. Avoid wetting the lips with the tongue. It makes the lips dark, and lose the moister. The most simple and vital treatment for curing dry chapped lips would be intake lots of water.

Emami Malai Kesar Cold Cream with Herbs

2009-11-24T21:34:00.000-08:00

Are you ready to face winter? If not, then give your skin a herbal touch in this winter by “Emami Malai Kesar Cold Cream”.

Product Name:
Emami Malai Kesar Cold Cream with Herbs (30 ml & 60 ml)

Product Details:
Non-greasy cold cream with 5 power winter formula, Emami Malai Kesar Cold Cream (30 ml & 60 ml) consists of ingredients like Malai, Aloe Vera and Kesar, providing moisture, nourishment, protection from dryness while revitalizing and adding a healthy glow to the skin from within to ensure 24-hour total winter protection and care. The softness of Malai will make your skin supple, Kesar will imparts long-lasting radiance of your skin and Aloe Vera will protect your against harmful UVA & UVB rays.

Product Price (in USD):
$5.99 $4.79 per Pcs (30 ml)
$8.99 $ 7.19 per Pcs (60 ml)

Ingredients:
Malai (Milk cream), Kesar, Aloe barbadennsis, Crocus sativus (Saffron), Garcinia indica seed butter, Triethanolamine, Aqua, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetearyl alcohol, Paraffin, Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethiconol.

Instructions to Use:
For best results use the cream twice a day in the morning and evening. Gently massage until the cream fully absorbed. Suitable for all skin types.

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Winter Skin Care

2009-10-23T03:58:00.000-07:00

Winter is a great time, but in this season your skin begins to dry and you feel uncomfortably and itchy. Though, skin care is essential in every season, but take special care of your skin to get alive skin in winter.

1. Wash your face with a mild facial cleanser and rinse with lukewarm water. Antibacterial soaps and very hot water strip essential moisture from your skin, so avoid it.

2. For oily or normal skin use toners after washing, but for dry skin, avoid toners.

3. Apply a oil-based moisturizer for your skin. This will help protect your skin from moisture loss.

4. Try applying a sunscreen with at least an SPF of 15 or more to your face and your hands about 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply frequently if you stay outside a long time.

5. Exfoliate can help remove dead skin cells. Add this to your cleansing routine once a week.

6. Drink lots of water to prevent dehydration.

Rose Water for Skin Care

2009-10-11T21:51:00.000-07:00

Roses are valued from ancient times for its beauty, medicinal powers, charm and aromatic oils. Everybody knows the importance of Rose Water in skin care.

Prepared Homemade Rose Water Easily:-
Pour a sun tea jar with rose petals and fresh water. Then keep it in sun for many days. Such homemade Rose water cannot be used for long, as it is prone to bacterial growth. You should use it as fresh as possible.

1. Mix rose water and vinegar in equal quantities and apply it to get glowing skin.

2. Grind dried basil leaf, neem and mint (100 gm each). Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the spots. It is very helpful to remove black spots.

3. To remove wrinkles on the face, apply a mixture of rosewater, sandalwood powder and glycerin. Wash with cold water after some time.

4. Rose water is a very good skin toner.

5. Apply rose water with facial mask.

Give Your Nail Perfect Care

2009-09-23T05:03:00.000-07:00

Now-a-days Nails take an important role in looking your hands more beautiful, but taking care of the nails is not an easy job always. It’s also a part of fashion. Leading a healthy lifestyle today requires perfect care from head to toe. It is also creating your personality. Nail care plays an essential role in not only maintaining healthy nails but also in adding a touch of cosmetic beauty that can attract the attention of others. Now fashion statement are changing and women taking on a extra stylish role, its time to look at nail care alternatives that are fast and simple and at the same time give your nails a natural healthy look and feel.

Here we have follow some easy tips to keep your nails healthy and looking good.

• Firstly, stop biting the nails.

• Vitamin E helps to growing long and strong nails.

• Always try to use non-acetone nail polish remover, because Acetone nail polish remover will eat your nails.

• If your nails start on to raise, have them set immediately. Raised nails are highly susceptible to fungus growth if not taken care right away.

• Soap makes the nails dry and brittle. So, every time after wash your hands, while bathing as well as otherwise, make sure to dry the nails properly and apply a hand cream or lotion, also apply it on the nails.

• To harden soft nails, soak them in lukewarm olive oil for about 20 minutes, on alternate days.

• To get rid of stains from your nails, mix up one tablespoon of lemon juice in a cup of water and soak your nails in this liquid for a few minutes. After it, wash off with tepid water and apply a hand moisturizer.

• The best time to file your nails is when you are already wearing a polish. It will stop splitting of nails.

• To reduce evaporation of water you should apply a moisturizer to your nails before going to bed.

Natural Lip Care Tips

2009-09-21T02:29:00.000-07:00

Lips are the major part of our face. Lips color depends on our complexion and the way your body functions. There is no woman or man on this planet who does not want attractive lips, but it needs some proper care. There are some homemade tips to get beautiful and smooth lips.

Cures For Dry & Chapped Lips
1. Cucumber is an excellent choice for curing dry and chapped lips. It is very helpful in keeping dried lips moisturized for a long time. Cut a slice of cucumber and massage on your lips and leave it for half an hour, and then wash off with fresh water.

2. Aloe Vera is a natural cure for dry and chapped lips. Extract the gel from one or two aloe vera leaves and rub it on your lips. Apply the gel whenever your lips become dry. To treat extremely cracked lips, you may apply the gel on the lips at night and leave it overnight.

3. Milk cream has proved to be valuable in treating dry chapped lips. It would remove the dry skin and make your lips smooth.

4. Mix a few drops of honey with a table spoon of glycerin. Apply this paste before going to bed. It is an effective home remedy help to get rid of chapped lips.

Cures For Dark Lips
1. Make a mixture of lemon juice, milk, almond oil and sugar. Scrub this mixture gently on your lips. It will definitely help to get rid of dark lips.

2. During daytime, use lip balm with at SPF 15 or higher to protect your lips against sun UV rays. Massage your lips gently with a good lip balm every night before going to bed.

Get Smooth and Pink Lips
1. To get natural pink lips apply beetroot juice in every night before bed.

2. Crush rose petals and apply it on your lips to get smooth pink lips.

3. Rub a little warm ghee on your lips leaving a thin layer of it on lips overnight acts as a natural protection for lips.

Last of all drink plenty of water and eat sufficient amount of fresh and seasonal fruits, vegetables, seeds etc.

Wonderful Ways to Look Younger

2009-05-11T04:32:00.000-07:00

Beauty is a gift of God and it’s our duty to preserve it.Preserving the beauty is not a big deal. All you need to do is to take care of your body,face,eyes,hair, skin and the like.To look younger and youthful,proper beauty is extremely important and that is where natural mineral make up appears.

How to look younger or youthful becomes a challenge for many of us who are beauty conscious. Particularly women are highly concerned about their youthful beauty with their growing age. The truth of life lies in the acrimony that beauty is subject to decay. However,it’s not so disappointing. Women can look younger or youthful by using natural mineral make up and following some basic tips given below:

Face:When you think of how to look younger, the very first thing that constitutes the epitome of beauty is your face. You can make it youthful by using the natural mineral make up and getting facials, which can add a healthy glow and charm to your face.Moreover,you also need to do cleansing, toning and moisturizing on regular basis.

Body:The body is the largest part which everybody wants to keep healthy and in the perfect shape and size. To look younger with youthful beauty, you can use aromatic products to relax your body and soul. Among such aromatic stuffs,lavender is known as the most refreshing one.

Hair:Hair adds beauty to your personality and helps you look younger and youthful. Therefore, you should always take care of it by using mild shampoo with rich conditioner and moisturizer, depending on the nature of your hair. If need be, you can use natural hair dye.

Skin:Skin covers the whole of your body, so it requires additional cares. Aloe Vera, coconut,rose,and lavender have been found amazingly great for a soft and glowing skin. Moreover,in case of increasing age, nothing could be better than anti aging cream and natural mineral make up for delaying the old age marks.
By following the above-mentioned tips and using natural mineral make up for face, definitely you will look younger and youthful.

Eat grapes to prevent heart attack and lower BP

2009-04-24T23:28:00.000-07:00

A University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center study suggests grapes may prevent heart risks beyond the simple BP-lowering impact that can come from a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.

The benefits may be the result of the phytochemicals - naturally occurring antioxidants - turning on a protective process in the genes that reduces damage to the heart muscle.

The researchers studied either the effect of regular table grapes (a blend of green, red and black grapes) that were mixed into the rat diet in a powdered form, as part of a high or a low-salt diet.

Comparisons were made between rats consuming the grape powder and rats that received a mild dose of a common BP drug. All the rats were from a research breed that develops high BP when fed a salty diet.

After 18 weeks,the rats that received the grape-enriched diet powder had lower BP, better heart function, and fewer signs of heart muscle damage than the rats that ate the same salty diet but didn't receive grapes.

Rats that received BP medicine,hydrazine,along with a salty diet also had lower blood pressure,but their hearts were not protected from damage as they were in the grape-fed group.

"There are the small changes that diet can bring,but the effect of grape intake on genes can have a greater impact on disease down the road,"said E. Mitchell Seymour, who led the research as part of his doctoral work in nutrition science at Michigan State University,said its release.

The study,performed in laboratory rats,was presented at the 2009 Experimental Biology convention in New Orleans.

Source:TOI

Care Skin in Summer

2009-04-11T03:46:00.000-07:00

In summer,your skin can get affected and oily.To look living with smooth skin you should do the following.

Water importance: Do you know water can help to get a smoothly skin.Yes that’s real.Drink at least 6 lt water everyday and get instant result.Splash water 4-5 times in your mouth daily.If possible take bath twice daily.To get good result add some neem leaves in a soft warm water.

Cleansing:Make a habit to clean skin on daily basis.It will be if you use foaming face washes instead of soaps.Always try to keep chemical products away from your skin.Be familiar with Herbal Beauty Products.You could try Neem moisturising cream,promotes healthy skin while maintaining its natural luster and health.

Toning:People who sweat all day long can try toning.Use a good toner as it’s bad to wash face throughout the day.You can use Neem Soap, has anti-bacterial properties that deep cleanse the skin & improves complexion. It has a reputation to tone and nourishes skin, keeping it healthy.

Moisturizing:Use good moisturizing cream on bed dtime.Take enriched antioxidants (Vitamins A,C,E) cream.Antioxidant cream keep aging and fungus infection at bay.You should try Neem moisturizing Lotion with soothing and softening properties that nourishes and protects the skin and promotes natural luster and healthy blemish free skin.

Usefulness of Neem leaves

2009-04-02T22:10:00.000-07:00

The evergreen tree found in India,southeast countries.Neem tree is commonly called as “The Village Pharmacy” because of its healing versatility.Neem leaves are widely used to cure various ailments of human,and animals.It’s physio-chemical properties help us to keep overall health.

Neem leaves are used to make a number of medicines and drugs.Many skin care natural beauty products are available in the market, which are made of neem leaves.
You can take neem leaves as following forms.
1. Raw leaves.
2. Neem leaf extract.
3. Neem leaf juice.

Neem leaves are one of the main compositions of many skin care product,herbal beauty product.
Many drug manufacturers make use of neem leaves for producing important drugs meant for diabetes, blood pressure,psoriasis,malaria,ulcer etc make use of neem leaves as an important composition/ingredient.

Source:Neem Product

Sleep well to get a good health.

2009-03-24T01:33:00.000-07:00

A study has claimed that a sound sleep not only helps us to remain alert and energetic through out the day but also keep many common aliments like hypertension, arthritis and heartburn at bay.

A recent study revealed that many diseases caused due to lack of sleep.Hypertension (29 per cent), arthritis (28 per cent) and heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (19 per cent).

Depression (18 per cent), Anxiety disorder (12 per cent), Diabetes (11 per cent), Heart disease (10 per cent) and Lung disease (five per cent).Detailed stat of loose sleep order diseases.

"As sleep is vital to our health and well being, we must not cut ourselves short from the amount of sleep that we get or suffer from sleep problems,"told by Ramnathan Iyer, a counselor for sleep disorders.

According to him, people should take control of their sleep problems before it takes control of them.

Source:TOI.

Eating disorder effects on body and mind

2009-03-18T01:42:00.000-07:00

Eating disorders have terrible cost, physically, mentally, socially, psychologically and there are more disorder that even extensive in their effects.

Much researches has been conducted to find out the eating disorder effects and factors involved in their growth but different touching variables which are the main reason beyond it,has hardly been examined.

A study in Bosco Country University by doctoral researcher Aitziber Pascual focused on two objectives: to observe if certain emotional variables play a important role or not in the growth of these disorders.

A study on 433 women showed this result.143 suffered from some kind of eating disorder and 145 were in risk of contracting one.

The results show that the majority of the variables put forward can be used as predictive of suffering an eating disorder, said an UPV/EHU release.

These variables are when the emotional state of the person is excessively influenced by diet, weight and body shape, when self-esteem is low, and when, in anxiety situations, emotions are not expressed and the person tends to act in an impulsive manner.

Source:TOI

Hormone Disorder Drug Decreases Alcohol Consumption

2009-03-02T01:52:00.000-08:00

Affiliated clinic Ernest Gallo showed that cabergolione injected rodents decreased their alcohol seeking behavior and alcohol consumption and were less likely to relapse.

The US Food and Drug Administration approve Cabergoline, which is marketed under the trade name Dostinex, in pill form to treat conditions caused by excess of the hormone prolactin.

Dorit Ron, principal investigator at the Gallo Center and associate neurology professor at UCSF, led the study. Notably, cabergoline did not affect the rats' consumption of sucrose and, in a subgroup of binge-drinking mice, the drug did not appear significantly to affect intake of water or saccharin.

Earlier Ron and her colleagues builds the research regarding the protein GDNF (glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor), which they had injected in rat’s VTA brain region, associated with drug-seeking behavior.

The former study where scientists consumed alcohol in rats, they found the rats behave like humans,drank in moderation,while others binged.But when GDNF was administered they got an unusual result which is optimistic too.Both heavy and light drinkers lost their carving for alcohol,reported by UCSF.

The outcome became visible within 10 minutes and stayed at least for 24 hours.Scientists found GDNF beyond its effect, on prevented brain area of rats from relapsing after a period of abstinence

This effect became apparent within 10 minutes and lasted at least 24 hours, the scientists discovered. Importantly, administration of GDNF into the brain prevented the rats from relapsing after a period of abstinence.

Source:MSN

Daily Eat an Apple to prevent Breast Cancer

2009-02-20T02:35:00.000-08:00

Medical science has proved that an apple a day,along with other fruits and vegetables may keep breast cancer at bay.A famous food scientist named Rui Hai Liu,stumble upon an idea that a fresh apple extracts significantly inhibited the size of mammary tumors in rats.Researchers explain a strong relation between extraction and inhibition.They are proportional to each other.

"We not only observed that the treated animals had fewer tumors, but the tumors were smaller, less malignant and grew more slowly compared with the tumors in the untreated rats," As told to a report by Liu in 2007.

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry revealed Luis conclusion."That reflects potent anti-proliferative (rapid decrease) activity,” quoted by Luis and against that citation researcher highlighted the important role of phytochemicals, commonly known as phenolics or flavonoids, found in apple, fruit and vegetables.

"These studies add to the growing evidence that increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, including apples, would provide consumers with more phenolics, which are proving to have important health benefits. I would encourage consumers to eat more and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables daily," Liu said.

Source:Times Of India

To Treat Kidney Chew Gum

2009-02-17T01:29:00.000-08:00

A recent research has revealed that chewing gum with a phosphate-binding ingredient may help us to keep the fatal Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) at bay.Dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease could easily maintain the proper phosphate balance and prevent cardio vascular disease by applying this trouble-free technique.Hihg levels of phosphate is found in blood of a CKD patients during dialysis.High levels of phosphate is known as Hyperphosphatemia.Patients having hyperphosphatemania can not reduce their phosphate level by taking medication with proper diet.Because phosphate exists in hyperphosphate patient’s saliva.

Vincenzo Savica and Lorenzo A. Cal? of the Universities of Messina and Padova, Italy, respectively, and colleagues tested 13 dialysis patients with high blood phosphate levels to chew 20 mg of phosphate-binding chewing gum twice daily for two weeks between meals, in addition to their prescribed phosphate-binding regimen.

Savica and Cal?'s team found that salivary phosphate and blood phosphate levels decreased during the first week of chewing, and by a fortnight, salivary phosphate decreased 55 percent and blood phosphate decreased 31 percent from levels measured at the start of the study.

While these clarifications are beginning and need confirmation in a randomized,double blind,placebo controlled study with more participants;the findings indicate that this chewing regimen might help to control phosphate levels in patients with CKD.

Source: http://in.msn.com/

Some herbal remedies for heart attack

2008-12-08T04:30:00.000-08:00

Following are some herbs which are helpful enough to protect your heart from an attack or even can be used after an attack.

* Ginger has a tonic effect on heart. It lowers down the cholesterol level and inhibits blood platelet collection. Make a fresh ginger infusion using 2 slices of fresh root per cup of water. Take 2 cups on daily basis.
Ginger also helps to prevent atherosclerosis.

* Ginkgo biloba is also great for its action like supplying more blood to the brain, prevents accumulation of blood platelets and controlling angina. Taking 20 drops of tincture three times daily is quite helpful.

* Green Tea is excellent with its antioxidant property. Drinking around 10 cups daily is considered to be helpful for protecting heart from many diseases.

* Capsicum is also good for heart.

Sources: http://www.holisticonline.com/
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Multiple health benefits of Pomegranate Juice

2008-12-02T23:01:00.000-08:00

Pomegranate juice has become popular in the past few years. Several studies have shown significant possible health benefits from drinking pomegranate juice. Pomegranate juice provides about 16% of an adult’s daily vitamin C. Also it has vitamin A, Vitamin E and folic acid. Studies shown it’s significant effect for preventing heart disease.

Preliminary evidence suggests its effect on reducing cholesterol. Pomegranate juice also acts as an excellent anti-oxidant. Ellagitannins, a compound present in pomegranate is having powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Researches have found its positive effect on minimizing and protecting cancer especially prostate, skin and breast cancer. Pomegranate juice has also shown its significant result in preventing heart disease and lowering high blood pressure.

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HRT protects Lung Cancer?

2008-11-12T00:57:00.000-08:00

Hormone Replacement therapy or HRT is associated with a considerable reduction in the danger of Lung Cancer. The research on 70,000 women indicated that women’s risk for lung cancer was reduced by a significant 24% if they were currently using HRT. Carmen Rodriguez (American Cancer Society, National Home Office, Atlanta, Georgia, USA) with his co-workers say that "These results support the hypothesis that postmenopausal hormone therapy is associated with reduced risk of lung cancer".

Rodriguez and team found that current use of postmenopausal hormone therapy was associated with a significant 24% reduction in the risk for incident lung cancer, compared with no such treatment.

The risk reduction associated with current postmenopausal hormone use was the same for unopposed estrogen and estrogen plus progestin, the team reports. The protective effect was further reduced in never smokers at 44% but was still a marked in 24% in former and current smokers.

Rodriguez and his colleagues said "Given the prevalence of postmenopausal hormone use and the high incidence and mortality of lung cancer, further studies to confirm this hypothesis and to understand the biological mechanisms underlying a protective effect of postmenopausal hormone use on lung cancer are warranted."

Source: http://www.medwire-news.md/

Foods to be used for preventing cancer

2008-10-15T22:05:00.000-07:00

Studies have shown the result that right selection of foods is a great way to prevent cancers. It’s obviously better to make your daily diet with the following items-

1. Cruciferous vegetables- Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli should be cooked lightly and also thoroughly chewed when eaten in order to get full benefit from its anti-cancer property. Leafy green vegetables are considered as excellent for treating and preventing cancer. Lettuce, sprouts, dandelion greens having high amounts of fiber and beta carotene are extremely important nutrients. Other vegetables like pumpkin, squash, potatoes, mushrooms etc. are also good.

2. Curcumin- Daily addition of one teaspoon of turmeric to soups, salads or a dish of pasta will provide Curcumin, which is considered as an anti cancerous compound.

3. Nuts and seeds- A handful of nuts and seeds everyday should be taken. They contain high amount of protein, fiber without cholesterol. Almonds, cashews, pine nuts, sunflower seeds etc. are great for preventing cancer.

4. Soy- Soy products like soymilk, soy beans, soy nuts, soy flour etc. have multiple health benefits and can be used to prevent growth of cancerous cells.

5. Green Tea- Green tea is considered as having many anti cancer properties.

6. Red Wine- According to the present research ‘resveratrol’ present in red wine is great for preventing cancer.

7. Dark Chocolate- Daily consumption of 40 grams is considered as good for health.

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Something about sunscreen

2008-09-22T05:45:00.000-07:00

Premature skin aging like wrinkles and skin cancers are generally caused by exposure of Ultraviolet rays. Sunscreen has been found to be the most effective skin care product which can prevent wrinkles and skin cancer. 90% of the wrinkles have been formed due to the suns UV rays.

Why UVA is considered as so bad? Even at low level exposure has been found to be worst for skin. It erodes the skin’s support structure, breaking down collagen which leads to form wrinkles and sagging. Scientists have found that UVA penetrates deep into the underlying support structure of the skin.

An SPF of at least 15 which contains avobenzone, titanium dioxide or zinc oxide is considered as a good sunscreen.

Application of Sunscreen: You should apply sunscreen properly. It should be applied liberally enough to all sun-exposed areas. One should apply it half an hour before going outside.

Daily application of sunscreen has been shown to be more effective in preventing skin damage.

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Psoriasis and it’s remedy in Ayurveda

2008-09-19T03:01:00.000-07:00

Psoriasis is a common condition of skin which is considered as non contagious. It’s a chronic disorder of the skin characterized by scaly reddish patches. The inflammation commonly affects elbows, knees and scalp. It could be mild to severe. Any people of both sexes can get affected by psoriasis. People of any age can be affected by this disease.

Patients with more severe psoriasis may have social embarrassment, stress in job, emotional stress and also other personal issues because of the appearance of their skin.

Still the cause of psoriasis is unknown. Stress, excessive alcohol and smoking are considered as the factors which aggravate psoriasis. According to Dr. Heng, professor of medicine/dermatology at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Curcumin , the potent yellow spice found in turmeric and curry powders is effective in treating Psoriasis as well as many other skin conditions.

Results of a recent University of Texas study indicate that Curcumin effectively halts the growth of, and eventually kills, melanoma cells in culture. Clinical trials also are under way to test the spice's effects on colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, multiple myeloma and breast cancer.

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Play games and laugh to stay away from Stress

2008-09-15T02:28:00.000-07:00

Recent studies have revealed the fact that games are not just for kids anymore. Game is a thing which can help out any people to exercise as well as relax their mind. In today’s lifestyle a person who takes part in a game on regular basis can keep away stress and tension far away. A recent study by The National Alzheimer Association concluded "Mentally stimulating activities strengthen brain cells and the connections between them, and may even create new nerve cells." Studies have shown chronic stress in a person’s life can lead to major problems like heart disease, stroke, insomnia, obesity, premature ageing and much more. Apart from playing any game laughing is also considered to be same level of good for overcoming and preventing stress.

Playing and laughing are excellent because they help to lower down blood pressure level, reduce stress hormones and boost immune system. Regular playing and laughing can stimulate brain to prevent memory loss and help to ease disease like Alzheimer’s.

Source: http://www.eldr.com/

Making some homemade skin toner

2008-09-03T05:29:00.000-07:00

Following are some homemade skin toners for quickly refreshing your skin-

1. Lemon Toner-

First of all combine the following ingredients-

½ cup lemon juice
1 cup distilled water
2/3 cup witch hazel

Pour the mixture into a bottle. Shake well before using it. Use cotton for applying the mixture onto skin.

2. Lemony Lavender Toner-

Use the following ingredients-

3 drops lemon oil
3 drops lavender oil
3 teaspoons of distilled water

Use a soft cotton ball to massage mixture onto the skin after cleansing. Follow with a moisturizer if required.

3. Cucumber Carrot toner-

Mix the below ingredients in a container and blend it well-

¼ cup cucumber juice
1/8 cup carrot juice
½ cup Spearmint infusion
½ cup lemon juice

Free the blended mixture in the ice cube trays. Store it in refrigerator.

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Home remedies for Dark Circles

2008-08-28T06:18:00.000-07:00

Dark circles under eyes may happen due to several factors like- lack of sleep, stress, fatigue, deficiency of vitamins and minerals within the body and many more. Under eye circles can be removed by applying some of the following techniques-

1. Peeled and grated potato is excellent. Apply it overnight for 2-3 times a week.

2. Massage with almond oil under and around the eyes is a helpful method of giving good result. Do it daily at bed time for 2 weeks. You will surely see the improvement.

3. Grate a cucumber, squeeze it to take out its juice and refrigerate. Make a mixture of lemon juice, cucumber juice with lanolin cream. Apply the mixture around your eyes for 10-15 minutes.

Apart from applying the above techniques it’s also required to eat plenty of green vegetables and fruits. Drink at least 8 glasses of water regularly and also grow a habit of going early to bed.

Source: http://www.free-makeup-tips.com/

How to prepare homemade toothpaste and mouthwash?

2008-08-28T05:36:00.000-07:00

Following is a homemade remedy of making toothpaste:

First of all collect the following ingredients-

1. Bicarbonate of Soda
2. Glycerine
3. Salt
4. water
5. Peppermint oil

First mix 3 parts of Bicarbonate of Soda with one part of salt. Then add 3 tsp of glycerine with every ¼ cup of this mixture. Then add plenty of water to it to make a thick paste. Finally add few drops of Peppermint oil for better taste.

Preparing baking soda Mouthwash:

Mix two ounces of water, ¼ teaspoon of baking soda or sea salt, 1 drop pure peppermint oil and 1 drop tea tree oil. This is a great mouthwash with nice refreshing minty taste in your mouth which helps to prevent bad breath.

Preparation of Fennel Fresh Mouthwash:

First pour brandy or vodka into a 100 ml. glass bottle. Then carefully add essential oil with it. Shake the bottle vigorously to dissolve the oil. Your mouthwash is ready for use. Before using it add 2 to 3 tsp of mouthwash into a half small glass of warm water and stir well.

Source: http://www.free-makeup-tips.com/

Skin care tips with Olive oil

2008-08-22T04:13:00.000-07:00

The inexpensive olive oil is healthy and wonderful for cooking and also useful for keeping skin beautiful.

Following are some skincare tips with olive oil-
1. For dry skin make a paste with egg yolk, olive oil and lemon juice. Apply the paste on your face and neck. Rinse well after 10 minutes.

2. Apply a mixture of honey, olive oil, basin and milk. Use the mixture as a face pack.

3. Make facial also with olive oil- First beat an egg yoke with a fork, add olive oil and blend well. Add honey using a teaspoon. Mix them well and smear it all over your face with the help of your fingers, except do not cover your eyes. Leave it for 15 minutes and rinse well.

4. A mixture of ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup vinegar & ¼ cup water used as night cream is quite helpful for making skin glow. The olive oil softens and moisturizes and the vinegar lightens discolorations, kills bacteria and loosens dead skin cells. Splash water on your face before applying.

5. Use olive oil on your feet with clean white cotton. It makes your feet soften.

6. Use olive oil for your hair. Not only does it condition, but it also gets rid of the frizz. Put a small drop into your palm & then rub both hands together & apply it to dry hair.

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What to say when someone is depressed?

2008-08-21T01:07:00.000-07:00

People who’re getting depressed may want some support from you. You can be supportive by only saying some positive things to those depressed persons. Following are some suggestions that could help you to help a depressed person-

1. Say to them that you’re not alone and you’ve lots of importance to us.
2. You’re not going mad
3. Ask whether he wants a hug. Say to him that when all this is over, I’ll still be here and so will you.
4. I’m not going to leave you or abandon you.
5. Don’t say like this “Believe me, I know how you feel. I was depressed once for several days.”

Present research says talk therapy is excellent for depression patients. A skilled and compassionate therapist can help you a lot to get rid of depression. Research suggests that talk therapy even causes changes in brain function similar to those produced by medication.

Source: http://www.health.com/

Skin Care with Honey

2008-08-12T00:24:00.000-07:00

Honey, the nature’s precious gift has numerous advantages for making a healthy body and skin. Women, who spend hundreds and thousands of dollars on several anti-wrinkle and moisturizing creams, should first think about honey. There are several homemade recipes which may bring glow to your skin. Honey has an excellent property of absorbing and retaining moisture. It is known that ancient beauties regularly applied a mixture of honey and milk to the face to keep the skin young looking, radiant and smooth.

Following are some homemade recipes with honey for making healthy looking skin-

1. Cucumber- Honey Toner-
Puree 1 cucumber in a blender and drain away the liquid. Add 2 tsp. of honey with it and mix well. Apply it on face and neck with cotton pad. Leave it for some time and then rinse well.

2. Mix oats with honey, yogurt and ground almonds. Apply this on your face, leave it for five minutes and wash with lukewarm water.

3. Mix honey with lemon and vegetable oil. It’s a good moisturizer for dry skin. Apply this musk for 10 minutes.

4. To get a glowing face mix honey with milk and apply the mixture on your face.

5. You can also make a good cleanser by mixing honey with 1 tsp. of liquid soap and ½ cup glycerin. Apply gently onto face using a face sponge. Rinse well with warm water and pat face dry.

6. Add ¼ cup of honey to your hot water bath for silky and lustrous skin.

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Healthy Foods for healthy heart

2008-08-11T23:27:00.000-07:00

Taking good care for heart includes regular exercise, not smoking, leading stress free life and eating healthy foods.

Boost your heart health by first adding Blueberries into your diet regularly. Blueberries contain anthocyanins. It also contains high fiber with vitamin C.

Salmon, the cold water fish is considered as good for heart. It contains protein with Omega-3 fatty acids, which is really good for heart.

High protein contained fiber Soy Protein is excellent for heart also. It also contains vitamins and minerals. A diet contains soy protein can lower down LDL “bad” cholesterol which can help to prevent cardiovascular diseases and keep your heart strong and healthy.

What are the diet tips that can help you to maintain a healthy heart?

1. Drink skimmed milk for avoiding cholesterol and fat related problems.

2. Instead of eating fried foods it’s always better to eat steamed, boiled or microwaved foods.

3. Instead of eating or adding a whole egg in your recipe it’s better to eat only egg whites.

4. Eat plenty of green vegetables, salads and fruits.

5. Avoid foods cooked with butter and coconut oil. Instead use unsaturated vegetable oil for cooking.

Sources: http://www.fda.gov/
http://www.webmd.com/diet/

Stress and relaxation relief techniques

2008-07-31T23:22:00.000-07:00

‘Stress’ the term is quite common in our today’s lifestyle. Stress is a condition people suffering with due to many conditions related to work, society or personal lifestyle. With our growing population and mechanical lifestyle people are suffering more with ‘tension’, ‘depression’, ‘anxiety’, ‘nervousness’ etc. These are all happen due to mental imbalance or emotional imbalance but have great side effects on our health.

Relaxation is the opposite of stress. It helps to reduce the level of tension and reverse the symptoms associated with stress.

Following are some of the steps can be taken to reduce stress or tension level-

1. Experts are recommending exercises at least 10 minutes per day which is a positive way to reduce stress level.

2. Apart from doing some physical exercises Deep Breathing is also a helpful way to keep away stress from our daily life. Sit straight on your back; make your mind free from tension. Inhale deeply but slowly without any interruption. Exhale deeply with your moth, slowly.

3. A great way to reduce tension is watching a funny video.

4. Go for a brisk walk if possible. A good way also to get rid of stress and anxiety.

5. Talk to your friend or a person whom you trust. Try to share your feelings.

6. Try to find out the positive sides of your problem.

7. Eat plenty of fruits and green vegetables. Avoid taking alcohol and caffeine.

8. Don’t smoke. This is simply dangerous.

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Skin care with Apple

2008-07-31T03:05:00.000-07:00

Apple, the highly nutritious fruit has a wonderful therapeutic effect to blood vessels, which also helps to improve circulation. Thus eating apple daily helps you to maintain a good health. From skin care point of view the following tips might help you to maintain a beautiful and healthy looking skin-

1. Take ¼ of an apple. Then peel of the skin and grate. Refrigerate them. Apply on skin and leave them for 15 minutes. Then wash the skin with cool water. This remedy is useful for dry skin. Also helpful for making skin healthy with its natural glow.

2. Use apple mask for normal skin-

Take 1 apple, cored and quartered. First drop the apple pieces into a food processor and chop. Add honey to them and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Pat the mixture onto your face with a light tapping motion until the honey feels tacky. Leave it for 30 minutes and then rinse.

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Some information on Pimples

2008-07-26T00:13:00.000-07:00

Pimples are the lesions on the skin which is caused mainly due to the blockage of skin pores. Pimples can take place in many places of our body like neck, back, upper arms but mostly take place on the face. Pimples, blackheads and whiteheads are the most common forms of acne. In adolescents pimples generally occur in men and women.

The common symptoms of pimples-
1. Inflammation of the adjoining areas
2. Redness around the extension areas.
3. Eruptions with pus filled.

Common Causes of pimples-
1. Blocking of sebaceous glands while obstructed by pollutants, dirt etc. the sebum blocks the pores resulting into pimples.

2. The bacteria which reside on the skin produce enzymes. This can leads the body to produce more sebum from oil glands. This is also a cause of forming pimples.

3. Environmental factors play a major role in forming pimples also. Over exposure of sun rays, dirt, pollutions etc are responsible for forming pimples.

4. Excess oily, spicy, fatty substances in foods are also responsible for creating pimples and acne.

5. Apart from the above factors there are also some hereditary factors which are also related to causing pimples.

Now the main point is how to prevent pimples? What are the common home remedies for controlling pimples?

1. Pimples can disappear without scars by rubbing garlic on the affected parts several times a day.

2. A surprised therapy is using toothpaste! Yes, it really sounds different but it works very well. Just apply some toothpaste over the pimples and leave them for overnight. The next morning you’ll find that your pimples get reduced to their half of the size.

3. Take the milky part of an unripe papaya and apply to the affected areas. Now see the difference! This not only treats the pimples but also makes face soft and subtle.

4. Ground nut oil mixed with lime juice when applied to the pimples affected skin can help to clear the skin in a way helping to fade off scars if there is any.

5. Grated cucumber applied over the face for fifteen minutes and then washed with water is also helpful for preventing pimples, blackheads and also dryness of skin.

6. Mix a teaspoon of honey with half teaspoon each of camphor lotion and tomato juice. Apply the mixture on pimples and wash them after fifteen minutes with lukewarm water followed by cold water. This process is quite helpful for lighten the spots or marks left by the pimples.

7. Turmeric when mixed with whole wheat flour and applied to the affected areas can help to get rid of pimples.

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Stay beautiful in Monsoon

2008-07-16T03:24:00.000-07:00

Monsoon is the time when your skin may sometimes behave abnormally. Suddenly the skin may gets oily or become dry and dehydrated. Many common problems of skin like pimples, skin eruption, and dandruff may take place. So a bit of special care should be taken to stay away your skin from hazards and also to look beautiful and elegant.

Some common problems and their remedies-

1. Humidity- The skin gets wet often in monsoon. It’s better to wash your face with an ice cube. Rub it on your face for 5-10 minutes. It may help you to lower your perspiration rate.

2. Pimples- If your skin is oily then you’re more prone to pimples. Wash your face with clean water thrice daily. Use any herbal astringent.

3. Skin eruption- During monsoon season the bacterial activities grow rapidly. Proper toning with a good herbal or natural toner can prevent skin infections and eruptions. Five drops chamomile oil mixed with 1 tsp milk is helpful to tone dry skin. Ten drops lavender oil mixed with 1 tsp water is helpful to tone oily skin.

Proper cleansing is very necessary in Monsoon

For dry skin almond paste or honey cleanser can be used. Take few almonds and crush them. Mix them with 2 tsp pf honey. Massage it on your face for 5-7 minutes and wash with clean water.

For oily skin ripe papaya pulp is quite effective to act as a natural cleanser.

Make your skin smooth and supple

Using a egg mask once in a week is quite useful for getting smooth skin. Mix 1 tsp of lime juice with 1 tsp of honey. Then add this mixture with white portion of egg. Apply it on your face and stay for 1 hour. Wash your face with tepid water.

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Medicinal values of Neem

2008-07-04T01:02:00.000-07:00

The plant Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a native of Indian sub continent which has been associated with healing. Every part of the tree has beneficial effects upon human health. Neem bark, leaves and also fruits are being used in Ayurveda for a long time and described in ancient writing of Sushruta.

Neem bark is bitter in taste which can be used as tonic and astringent. It has usefulness in fever, nausea and also in several skin infections.

Properties of Neem bark Extracts-
1. Anti pyretic
2. Anti Bacterial
3. Anti inflammatory

Main uses-
Neem bark extract generally used for manufacturing drugs and medicines for the following purposes-
1. Skin diseases
2. Ulcers
3. Gastrointestinal problems
4. Birth control

Medicinal values of Neem leaves extract-

Extensively used for inflammation purpose and number of skin related problems like acne, pimples, blemishes, skin rashes etc. For skin diseases and jaundice the juice of leaves can be used after mixing with honey.

Also neem leaves are used in the cosmetic industries largely for making face and body creams.

Usefulness of Neem Fruits-

It is a good purgative, emollient and highly effective against intestinal worms, urinary infection and piles.

Neem seed extracts are anti fungal and anti bacterial in nature and widely used in making skin and body lotions, skin creams and moisturizers. Also used in making face packs.

This oil is also helpful in several skin diseases, cuts, wounds, burns and ulcers etc.

Nutrients necessary for Cancer patients

2008-06-24T05:41:00.000-07:00

There are several nutrients which could be found effective in killing cancer cells in direct or indirect ways-

1. Alpha carotene/beta carotene/vitamin E- Raw carrots are the rich sources where you can get all these nutrients.

2. Sulforaphanes/isothiocyanates- Raw Broccoli from where you could get these nutrients.

3. Saponins- It could be found from Green Asparagus

4. Isothiocyanates- Raw Cabbages are the great source.

5. PAC's or OPC's- Beetroot and red beets are the sources.

6. Curcumin- Extracted from the spice called Turmeric.

Experts say that a healthy diet can reduce the risk of cancer. High intake of fruits and vegetables in regular diet shows better results. Spinach, oranges, yellow colored fruits and vegetables like carrots are very much protective against lung and colon cancer. Tomatoes are found quite effective in protecting prostate cancer.

Garlic and Onion are also significantly associated with a reduction in the risk of certain cancers particularly gastric and colorectal cancer. These vegetables contain a class of sulphur containing substances such as allium which possess a range of cancer fighting mechanisms including the ability to protect against DNA and chromosomal damage, potent antioxidant activity as well as the ability to detoxify or deactivate carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) by acting on certain enzymes involved with their metabolism

Among fruits apples, grapes, lemons, pineapples are helpful in dipping the risks of cancer.

Turmeric, the main ingredient in curry, is rich in the phytochemical curcumin which has been shown to possess a wide range of protective mechanisms, specifically in regards to cancer protection; an effect which has been observed in preliminary population studies. Curcumin may protect against various diseases such as cancer due its anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic and antioxidant mechanisms.

Source: http://nutra-smart.net/

http://cancertutor.com/

Alzheimer’s disease and it’s natural remedies

2008-06-12T00:47:00.000-07:00

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s the progressive disorder’s is a devastating disease characterized by progressive memory loss, cognitive decline and behavioral disturbances. It destroys the memory of an individual, language as well as even the simple and logical thoughts. Following are some natural remedies for treating or preventing the disease-

1. Adequate percentage of vegetables and fruit juices should be taken as they’re antioxidant in nature.

2. Drinking herbal teas, including green tea is good.

3. Vitamin B-complex such as B6, Folic acid and B12 is advisable.

4. As per the present researches, curcumin, the extract taken from turmeric is quite effective in reducing the problem.

5. Exposure to sunlight in the morning and sleep pattern restoration is helpful.

6. Balanced diet containing carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals is necessary for Alzheimer’s patients, which can give energy to maintain the body cells, tissues and organs. A healthy diet should have 50% carbohydrate, 30% fat and 20% protein.

7. Salmon, mackerel, sardines, lake trout, albacore tuna having omega-3 fatty acids. Experts recommend eating these types of fish twice a week is also good for brain health.

Nutritional values of Grapes

2008-06-03T21:13:00.000-07:00

Grapes, the fruit which is commonly used for making juice, jelly, wine, raisins or can also be eaten raw. This is a small berry like fruit with thin edible skin and a translucent green or red flesh. Grapes are generally seedless or hardly can have 1-2 seeds.

The nutritional values of grapes are great! They’re an excellent source of vitamin C with dietary fibre. A single serving of grapes offers you 176 millions of potassium and 13 milligrams of calcium. A portion of grapes also provide you with 9 milligrams of phosphorus. Magnesium is also present in grapes, with a cup of grapes containing 4.6mg. Zinc, manganese and copper are also present in small amounts in grapes. Red grapes contain a compound known as resveratol which is very helpful for reducing cholesterol, hence it protects heart.

Grapes also have good quantities of Vitamin B complex. Like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2 or riboflavin, niacin or Vitamin B3, pantothenic acid or Vitamin B5. By eating a serve of grapes you may obtain 3.6 micrograms of folate which is important for pregnant women.

Anthocyanins, flavones, geraniol, linalol, nerol and tannins are the antioxidants which are present in grapes. These antioxidants are very much helpful to protect the body from cancers.

Source: http://fruitcorp.com/

http://my-grape-vine.blogspot.com/

http://www.worldcommunitycookbook.org/

Healthy recipes of Mango

2008-05-27T00:03:00.000-07:00

The fleshy and tasty fruit mango is quite nutritious. As per Ayurveda it balances all the three doshas and acts as an energizer. Mango is considered as the king of fruits. Ripe mango is sweet while the unripe one is sour, astringent and pungent.

Following are the food values of mango-

Protein- 0.6%

Fat- 0.4%

Carbohydrates- 16.9%

Minerals- 0.4%

Fibre- 0.7%

Moisture- 81.0%

Calcium- 14 mg

Phosphorus- 16 mg

Iron- 1.3 mg

Vitamin C- 16 mg

Now following are some healthy recipes with mango-

Phyto-Eats (Maca Noni) Banana Mango Smoothie

Recipe:
1 extra large mango
1 banana
1 cup soy milk or vanilla yogurt
1 tsp Phyto-Eats Maca Noni
1 tbsp agave
4 ice cubes

Prepare:
Add all ingredients to blender and press the pulse button until ingredients are smooth and liquid. Pour into glass and enjoy!

Phyto-Eats (Green Essentials) Pineapple Island Dream Smoothie

Recipe:
1 cup fresh pineapple
½ mango
1 banana
1 cup soy milk
1 tsp Phyto-Eats Green Essentials
1 tbsp honey
4 ice cubes

Prepare:
Add all ingredients to blender and press the pulse button until ingredients are smooth and liquid. Pour into glass and enjoy!

Source: http://ezinearticles.com/
http://www.pediatriconcall.com/

Water and its health benefits

2008-05-26T22:31:00.000-07:00

Water is the most precious gift of Nature and without water a living organ can’t stay. Two-third part of our body weight is water. The major portions of our body have taken adequate percentage of water, like- blood has 83% of water, muscles have 75% and brain has 74% of water. Also our bones have 22% of water.

Lack of water in our body is responsible for creating dehydration. Brain becomes less active and our body feels tired and fatigue. Also water is very much responsible for making active our digestive system and flushing out the waste products from our body.

Water is also essential for supple and radiant skin. Water supplies hydration that our skin and hair crave. As it helps our internal organs to function properly so it affects our skin health and beauty.

Following are some helpful home remedies for skin where water plays an important role-

1. Squeeze lemon juice in a bowl of iced water. Splash this over the face, massage for five minutes and then wash off with water. This therapy is very useful for oily skin.

2. Mix half teaspoon of lime juice with one teaspoon of cucumber juice and a few drops of rose water. Apply on the face and neck and leave on for 15 minutes. Remove with water. This therapy is quite helpful for improving dull and greasy complexion.

Source: http://herbforhealth.wordpress.com/
http://www.skincare-systems.com/
http://www.iloveindia.com/

Alzheimer’s disease and it’s natural remedies

2008-05-26T03:19:00.000-07:00

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s the progressive disorder’s is a devastating disease characterized by progressive memory loss, cognitive decline and behavioral disturbances. It destroys the memory of an individual, language as well as even the simple and logical thoughts. Following are some natural remedies for treating or preventing the disease-

1. Adequate percentage of vegetables and fruit juices should be taken as they’re antioxidant in nature.
2. Drinking herbal teas, including green tea is good.
3. Vitamin B-complex such as B6, Folic acid and B12 is advisable.
4. As per the present researches, curcumin, the extract taken from turmeric is quite effective in reducing the problem.
5. Exposure to sunlight in the morning and sleep pattern restoration are helpful.

Reference: http://www.raysahelian.com/
http://www.regenerativenutrition.com/

Kill your smoking habit before it kills you

2008-05-22T23:19:00.000-07:00

Smoking, another name of death or you might say it like doing suicide. People who smoke know that what the dangerous ingredients they are inhaling ! But still they become unable to stop it. Why? Because they get addicted to nicotine and nicotine is a thing which is really tough to get rid of it once you get addicted. But a person with his/her strong mind and determination to quit can easily stop smoking. But determination is the main thing. You need to stick on it.

First let me tell you what are the diseases you’re welcoming with smoking cigarettes. Cancer, might be associated with lungs or mouth; cardiovascular diseases; high blood pressure; clogged blood vessels; emphysema; infertility; impotency; acne; difficulties in pregnancy; depression, yes tobacco is one of the cause which makes people depressed.

Results from different researches have shown that smoking reacts differently in Men and women-

Men-

Fitness levels go down easily

The risk of poor health goes up.

Impotency.

Women-

Chances of getting cancer in uterus, cervix and ovaries. Menstrual periods can be more painful and irregular.

Smoking women are more likely to get heart attack than men.

Reach menopause faster. Also likely to get osteoporosis and depressed.

Researchers say that women get addicted to nicotine faster than men.

Tobacco smoke contains nicotine and harmane which combined give rise to addictive stimulant and euphoriant properties. The effect of nicotine in first time or irregular users is an increase in alertness and memory, and mild euphoria. Nicotine also disturbs metabolism and suppresses appetite. This is because nicotine, like many stimulants, temporarily increases blood sugar levels.

The World Health Organization reported that tobacco smoking killed 100 million people worldwide in the 20th century and warned that it could kill one billion people around the world in the 21st century.

Source: http://www.besmokefree.net/
http://en.wikipedia.org/

http://www.villageeap.com/employee-resources/images/tobacco.jpg

Diets and recipes for Cancer patients

2008-05-22T22:36:00.000-07:00

Proper dieting for a cancer patient is very much important. There are several factors associated with diet of a person suffering with cancer. It’s a bit surprising but many people have cured their cancer using nothing but a massive change in their diet. The cancer diet is just as important as the cancer treatment.

Some important factors associated with your diets:

As chlorine destroys many phytonutrients with other nutrients so foods or vegetables should not be washed with tap water before cooking.

Green vegetables should be taken in ample amount. Along with green vegetables fruits must be eaten in huge amount. It’s always better to take fresh fruit juices whenever possible to get the required amount of nutrients. Fruit and vegetables may have a protective effect by decreasing the risk for some cancer types such as oral, oesophageal, gastric and colorectal cancer.

Preserved meat, salt preserved foods and very hot drinks must be avoided in cancer. Along with those alcoholic beverages is a must thing that should be avoided.

Peanuts and cashews both have too much fungus and thus should be avoided by the cancer patients.

Refined foods must be avoided whether it is refined sugar or refined grains.

Another must thing for a cancer patient is to drink plenty of water, as much as they can drink throughout the day.

Following are some recipes that can be used for cancer patients:

Banana Milkshake-

Take a whole ripe banana. Sliced it. Take 1 cup of milk. Pour the sliced bananas into milk and mix few drops of vanilla extract. Place them into a blender and blend them at high speed until the mixture gets smooth. Serve it!

High protein Milkshake-

Take 1 cup fortified milk and 2 tsp of your favorite syrup. Take ½ cup ice cream and ½ vanilla extract. Put all ingredients in a blender and blend at low speed for 10 seconds. Serve it!

Source: http://www.cancertutor.com/

http://www.who.int/

http://www.cancer.gov/

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2008-01-03T01:19:00.000-08:00

Herbal Health Care in Winter

Winter is a season which is quite enjoyable. Also ideal season for many vegetables and fruits. But winter gets a dreadful rap. It’s also known as flu season when infectious sicknesses flourish. During this time you need to nourish and build up all systems in your body. Try to follow up an herbal routine in winter.

1. To get relief from cold and cough take half a teaspoon of ginger juice and half a teaspoon of honey with a teaspoon of tepid water, three times in a day.

2. In case of dry cough, chew a small piece of fresh ginger with some salt.

3. Elderberry is very effective to prevent the growth of enzyme which helps flu virus to spread out through your cells and also stop renewal.

4. In case of sore throat, chew two cardamoms or a clove or a few raisins.

5. Reishi Mushrooms is very useful herbal remedy to avoid bacterial and viral illnesses. It can be taken as an extract or instead of tea.

6. Goldenseal is a good antiseptic it helps to fight against infection and antibiotics.

7. Astragalus is also an effective herbal which helps to build up our immunity system. You will take astragalus sticks with soups or mix one tablespoon of dried herb with a cup of boiling water and drink it like tea.

8. Vitamin C has entire essential functions which can protect you body from different snag. So take more oranges, kiwifruit, feijoas, tomatoes and peppers.

9. Try to avoid junk food. Drink plenty of water and eat huge fresh and seasonal fruits, vegetables, seeds.

2007-12-15T03:24:00.000-08:00

Different Uses of Orange

The name “Orange” is originated from Sanskrit language. It means “narang”. It’s also known as Chinese apple in many languages.

There are numerous uses of orange and it peels. Orange and orange peels are renowned as a good source to treat many health problems, skin disorders and also useful to get glowing complexion. Orange juice is very effective to fight against cold, cough, arthritis, gout, hypertension, heat stroke, sunstroke, nervous disability, fever, scurvy, rheumatism and menrrhagia. Fresh Orange juice is very helpful to reduce the cholesterol. There are some beauty tips with orange and orange peels which are shown bellow:-

Beauty tips with Orange and Orange peels-

1. Orange juice is the good source of vitamin C which helps to make your skin soft and smooth. Apply orange juice with cotton ball onto your face to get problem free smooth skin.

2. Mix three tablespoons of orange juice with three tablespoons of honey and apply it on your face. Leave it five minutes and wash it off with warm water. It’s very useful in removing blemishes on the skin.

3. Mix two tablespoons of orange juice with one tablespoon of yogurt. Apply it on your face. Leave it ten minutes and then rinse with warm water. It can be a good refreshing facial mask.

4. Apply orange juice in cotton pads and place them on your eyes, Stay it for 30 minutes and wash it off with fresh water.

5. Take two tablespoons of sun dried orange peels and four table spoons of yogurt, combine these ingredients. Rub into skin for three minutes and wash it off with tepid water. It is a good cleansing scrub.

6. Mix 5 tablespoons of sun dried orange peels powder with milk. Apply this paste on your face for twenty five minutes and wash off. It’s natural bleach which helps to make your complexion fair.

Guava- a multifunctional food

2007-10-09T03:03:00.000-07:00

Guava, the tasty and simple looking fruit is a rich source of vitamins, iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, fiber and many more. This fruit is a great source of vitamin C. Besides vitamin C there is also vitamin A and vitamin B. Guava is having five times more vitamin C than an orange. Regular taking of guava can be helpful enough for people who are suffering with calcium deficiency.

Guava is excellent for our immunity system. It helps to lower down the cholesterol level and make your heart healthy. It also contains low percentage of fat. Modern study revealed that regular consumption of guava may ease serum cholesterol. The antibacterial agent of guava helps to fight against bacteria and yeast. The analgesic properties help to relief in pain, sore throat, flu, common cough and cold etc. Apart from fruit the leaves are also useful for many ailments. They have usefulness in diarrhea and many other digestive problems. Regular chewing of guava leaves may strengthen gum and reduce pain. It’s a safe idea to keep oral hygiene.

In addition guava is useful in some other cases like in high blood pressure, asthma, Obesity, Scurvy.

Alugbati and its various uses

2007-08-23T05:18:00.000-07:00

Alugbati or vine spinach is usually found in South-East Asia and Africa. It can easily grow up in garden without taking too much care. The general use of this plant is as vegetable and an important ingredient to make different dishes. But it may also use as a decorative plant in some province. It is a great source of antioxidant, vitamins A, B and C, Iron and Calcium. It also contains high roughage and it's very easy to digest.

The whole parts of plant like leaves, stem and seeds can be eaten.

Research reveals that it’s good for health and works as a soft laxative. The roots are quite effective in removing redness of the skin. It has been used in dressing to cover up the swelled area to minimize the puffiness. In case of burn and scald, apply the mixture of leaf pulp and butter on wound. It produces a cooling effect. Liquid of the plant is effective for acne eruptions and also eases inflammation. For child and pregnant lady, the decoction of the leaves make a better laxative.

2007-08-09T00:29:00.000-07:00

Different Fruit Masks

Some of the fruit masks which are helpful for glowing and healthy skin are as follows:

1. Make a smooth paste out of three strawberries, six grapes, one-fourth peeled orange and one-fourth apple. Wash you face well and pat dry it. Then immediately apply a thin layer of honey and finally apply the smooth fruit mixture evenly over the honey. Keep it for fifteen minutes and wash it off with warm water.
2. Make a thick paste of an apple and two teaspoon of honey. Refrigerate it for ten minutes. Apply the mix on your face atleast for thirty minutes and then rinse off well. This mask helps to feel refreshing especially for normal skin.
3. Make a puree out of half cucumber. Mix it with one egg white, a teaspoon of lemon juice and a teaspoon of mint. Refrigerate it for ten minutes and then apply the mix on your face. Leave it for fifteen minutes and rinse it off well with warm and then cold water.
4. Make a paste of one-forth cornstarch and an half strawberry. Apply it on the face avoiding the delicate areas around your eyes. Leave it for thirty minutes and then wash your face with cool water.
5. Blend two strawberries, one tablespoon of pulp papaya, an egg white and half cucumber. Apply this mix on your face for fifteen minutes. Make sure that you don’t face any stinging sensation; or else wash off the mask immediately, since it means that your face is sensitive to one of the ingredients.

2007-07-24T23:28:00.000-07:00

Some Psychological problems and their herbal remedies

Due to chemical imbalances in a human being’s system, psychological disorders can generate. Generally these differences may occur due to poor food habit, feeble digestion and irregular elimination of toxins. According to ayurveda, there are three doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) which maintain our biology. Imbalanced Vata leads to anxiety, insomnia, fright etc. When pitta is imbalanced, it creates anger and bad temper. And excessive Khapha regulates an individual towards depression and laziness. There are some other factors, which can even create mental disorders. One of the reasons is our fast and competitive lifestyle. The other major factors along with the above mentioned factors are the daily routine, external environment, work pressure etc.
One can easily avoid all these disorders by:
a). Improving their diet chart
b). Regular or frequent use of ayurvedic massage oil to eliminate toxins
c). Try to balance the work pressure and even other external environment.
d). Yoga and exercise in regular basis can build up concentration and helps to reduce stress and anxiety. It even strengthens respiratory system as well as digestive system.

Herbs, which are use to aid in psychological disorders, are:

I. Valerian: generally it is helpful for insomnia patient.
II. Hops: usually it has been use to aid indigestion. It is also useful for restlessness, sleep disorder and anxiety.
III. Chamomile: it is used to treat mild sleep disorder of children.
IV. Passionflower: it can lessen anxiety.
V. Lemon Balm: this herb is suitable to relieve from insomnia and anxiety.
Nowadays, essential oils are used to recover from cognitive disorders.

GLOW YOUR SKIN

2007-07-14T03:51:00.000-07:00

For a glowing skin, some of the masks which are absolutely herbal based are as follows:

1. Make a thick paste of sandalwood powder with rose water and then apply it onto your face for atleast fifteen minutes or till it dried. Then wash off.
2. Mix half a cup of yoghurt with a spoon of honey and one forth piece of a ripe banana. Apply this mask on you face and even on your neck and then rinse your face well after twenty minutes.
3. Make a creamy paste of sliced pumpkin, egg yolk and milk. Apply all over your face and let it dry for about half an hour. Then, wash off you face with lukewarm water.
4. Stir honey and milk continuously till it becomes creamy. Apply it on to your face and after fifteen minutes, rinse your face well with lukewarm water.
5. Mix a cup of honey with your bathing water to a soft, smooth and glowing skin.
6. With a one forth cup of ground oatmeal, mix a tablespoon of lemon juice and a tablespoon of yoghurt and apply all over the face. After twenty minutes, wash your face well with lukewarm water.
7. Mix turmeric powder, gram flour and rose water. Apply on the face for twenty minutes and then wash well.
8. With one third cup of cocoa, add three spoon of heavy cream, one forth cup of honey, one third cup of ripe papaya and three spoon of oatmeal powder. Mix it well and apply it all over the face for minimum ten minutes and then wash your face with lukewarm water.
9. Prepare a paste of mint leaves and almonds. Mix this with warm water and apply all over your body. Leave it till it dries and then rinse well with warm water.
10. Mix pineapple juice and carrot juice together in 1:1 quantity. Apply this mix on your face using a cotton balls. Leave it for fifteen minutes and wash your face with lukewarm water.

Water, an important aspect of our life

2007-05-30T22:04:00.000-07:00

Water, without which a life can never exists. But many of us are not aware of the fact that water is a wonderful aid which can help us to look beautiful and give us gorgeous and attractive skin. Basically people treat water as an “ordinary, easily available substance”. But it is the most powerful and inexpensive wellness tools which can be used by everyone.
Make a good habit of splashing lukewarm water gently onto your face whenever you get time for an instant freshness. You can even use water steam for releasing dirt. It is a wonderful way of cleaning face, where five minutes is enough for dry skin, and for an oily skin, you need to take ten minutes of water steam. Then pat dry your face with a tissue paper and apply a mild moisturizer. Make sure that the moisturizer be used onto the moist skin so that it can hold tightly the water into the skin for moisturizing the skin better.
It is always necessary to drink atleast two to three liters of water per day; because it keeps our body temperature normal, it transport oxygen to our cell, it removes waste from our body and finally it improves the look of our hair, skin, eyes and tone our muscles properly.
Like drinking, bathing is also very necessary, since it is the most hygienic way of appearing fresh and clean. It even stimulates the immune systems, relieves muscle pains and spasm and it also helps to promote physical and mental relaxation.

Numerous benefits of Henna

2007-03-09T02:48:00.000-08:00

Henna, Lawsonia Enermis is well known to us as a natural colorant. Generally we use it to dye and condition the hair and to make tattoos on the body. It contains lawsone (a chemical molecule), which bring the color after exposed to air and sunlight. Except coloring it has also other several benefits.
In the Egyptian age henna was used on the nails to mummify the pharaohs. In Egyptian history it was used to color and condition the nails which were known as royal manicure. Here present an Egyptian formula to manicure. Mix one teaspoon of henna powder, 5 drops essential oil of eucalyptus and two teaspoons of strong black tea. You can add some rose petals and saffron. Now stir it well in one direction making its consistency like toothpaste. Cover it with a towel and leave it for 8 to 10 hours. Next day, it is ready for use.
In early ayurvedic ages prophets used Henna to heal the ailments. In ayurvedic text it has been defined as anti microbial, anti irritant and astringent. It improves blood circulation, prevents the loss of water, and makes skin smooth. It use to aid skin problem, arthritis, sedative, leprosy and to reduce dandruff and hair fall. Listed below some general disorders and their easy remedies with the use of Henna.
1) In case of 1st or 2nd degree of burns henna paste is very useful up to complete healing. It eases the pain and prevents the infection.
2) It has anti viral effect so henna powder is used to treat warts and herpes (Viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane).
3) Local apply in the form of paste or powder helps to heal the chronic wounds and ulcers.
4) Just one dose of henna has long-lasting effects to treat Epistaxis or nose bleeding.
5) To get soft and conditioned hair adds olive oil to henna. To stick the color on grey hair adds apple cider vinegar. Use strong black tea to produce golden lights and onion or lemon juice helps to brighten hair.
6) In soar throat, soak leaves in water and use it to gargle.
7) The paste of henna leaves can relief pain on the affected area.

Teeth whitening recipes

2007-03-07T03:06:00.000-08:00

Teeth are a very important part of our daily life. It helps us to chew our food so that we can digest it properly. It even helps us to speak properly. Since, most the time we bite and chew our food, so we should take proper care to keep our precious teeth healthy and shiny. Hence, brushing and flossing are must to keep teeth strong.

The followings are the homemade teeth whitening recipes:

1. Make a paste of one teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of salt and use it to make your teeth super white.

2. Instead of brush, use steams of neem to clean your teeth and refreshes your mouth.

3. Use guava leaves to squeaky clean your teeth and looks bright.

4. Rub your teeth with inner white part of orange peel. It helps you to get lovely white shiny teeth.

5. Smash some fresh strawberries and rub it to whiten your teeth.

6. Dry the bay leaves and make powder out of it. Then use this powder to make your teeth bright.

7. Another way to make teeth super white is to use bark of walnut tree.

8. Finally, you can even rub your teeth with fresh sage leaves for whitening purpose.

Home remedies for some common ailments

2007-03-05T01:31:00.000-08:00

We are bounded with different kind of bacteria all over our environment and it is getting worse day by day. So I thought to do a small research on few important and common diseases which we face too often. Let’s get start:
1. Cough:
Extract the juice from ginger and add honey to it. Take this medicine three to four times. It works excellently well.
For dry cough, the root of turmeric plant is highly useful. Roast the root and then powder it. Take this powder twice daily-one, at morning and second-at evening.
2. Cold:
· Drop few eucalyptus leaves in water and then boil it till the water becomes one quarter after evaporation. Now inhale the steam. It’ll refresh the whole body.
· Add one teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey to a half cup of warm water.
3. Headaches:
· Take few dry gingers and make a paste out of it adding a little water or milk to it. Apply the paste. It works great.
· Make a fine paste of cinnamon with water and then apply it all over the forehead to get relief.
4. Burns:
· Mix coconut oil with a paste of fresh aloe vera gel and a pinch of turmeric powder. Apply it on to the burning area. It works well.
· Apply lavender oil to the affected area. It works well.

Wheat germ

2007-02-26T22:42:00.000-08:00

Wheat germ is a very small component of wheat kernel, only 2 ½% of total kernel. There is no relation with the term germ. It has numerous benefits like; it prevents so many things like heart disease, stroke, constipation, colon cancer. It also improves digestion, dissolves cholesterol etc. The oil is been extracted from the germ contained in kernel. It has strong flavor and used in making of a varieties of quality cosmetics and skin care products. Its nourishing nature is very helpful to fight against dry and sensitive skin. This oil can rejuvenate skin, removes sun tan, produces new cells, increases flow of circulation and prevents the symptoms of dermatitis.

Skin care by sandalwood

2007-02-22T23:41:00.000-08:00

Since ancient ayurvedic era sandalwood has been used to cure different skin ailments. This antiseptic herb protects skin from harmful UV rays of sun, cleanses, moisturizes, and makes the skin germ free. Sandalwood has some other benefits also like comforting and soothing, relives itchiness from the skin, appropriate for dry skin, nail problems, rosacea, stretch marks, wrinkles and so on. Sandalwood is used in aromatherapy and to make soaps, creams, face pack etc. Wood scent is used in perfume and its essential oil can treat anxiety.

Some homemade stuffs of sandalwood for skin care-

1. Daily use of red sandalwood generates glowing skin.

2. Paste of coconut milk and red sandal wood powder makes skin soft and gentle.

3. For acne remedy- Make a paste of two teaspoons of sandal wood and rose water. Leave it for 20-30 minutes and wash it with tepid water.

4. Two teaspoon of almond oil and 4 teaspoon of sandalwood powder is useful to remove suntan.

5. The paste of sandal wood powder, turmeric and milk relives the affected area due to insect bites.
6. To treat allergy, apply a pack of turmeric, sandalwood powder and lime juice (1 teaspoon each) and rinse with plain water.

7. For pimples- paste of 1 teaspoon of sandal wood powder, turmeric and a small piece of camphor at night before going to bed might be helpful for getting relieve from pimples.

Honey for Beauty Care

2007-02-05T05:31:00.000-08:00

Honey, the sweetest food has tons of qualities. It’s needless to say about the high food value of it. Besides a high nutritional food honey can also be used for skin care purposes. From ancient times honey was a part of the skin care for legendary beauties. Among them Cleopatra and Poppea are quite famous. Cleopatra was famous for her milk and honey baths and Poppea used a honey and milk lotion on her face to keep her looking youthful.

Qualities of honey for skin care purposes:
Natural Moisturizer.
Antioxidants.
Hair Conditioner.
Facial Masks.

Honey can be used in various forms to get a beautiful and healthy skin naturally. It can be used as a moisturizer for getting a soft and smooth skin. Besides that honey can also be used for getting healthy and shiny hair.

Honey as a Face Scrub: Mix an equal part of corn meal and honey in a jar which you may apply on your face. It’s a great face scrub helps you to get a nice skin and also helpful to protect skin from dried out.

For a wonderful bath experience: For a fragrant and silky bath mix ¼ cup honeys to bath water.

For shiny hair: Mix 1 teaspoonful of honey into 4 cup of warm water. After shampooing your hair pour the mixture over your hair. Don’t rinse your hair. Let it dry normally.

Sources: http://www.pioneerthinking.com/honeybeauty.html
http://frugalliving.about.com/cs/frugalwomen/a/022900_2.htm

Hair: an asset for a beautiful woman

2007-01-12T03:30:00.000-08:00

For women, hair is an asset. So, proper care should be taken to maintain this delicate stuff which makes women beautiful and gorgeous. Hairs are of three basic types: normal, oily and dry. Normal hairs are those which do not get oily too often and are easy to maintain. They hardly face split end problems. Eating too much greasy foods and chocolates can result in oily hair. So, this kind of hair should be washed more often to avoid dirt which gets clogged onto the hair and thus resulting in damage and breakage of hair. If the hair is dry, wash it twice a week with a mild shampoo. But before washing the hair, make sure to massage with herbal based hair oil. Some of the home based remedies which are wonderful for hair care are as follows:
1. To reduce excess oiliness from oily hair, thoroughly beat the egg white (as per requirement) and apply it all through the hair. Once it becomes parch, wash off with warm water and herbal based shampoo.
2. Blend 2 tsp of coconut paste, 3 tsp of mustard oil and one egg. Apply it meticulously on to the hair and wash off after an hour. This will not only make the dry hair controllable, but also bright and silky.
3. For shiny and soft hair, apply a paste of 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 3 tablespoon of sour cream; and then wrap the hair with a towel. After 30 minutes, wash the hair with a shampoo and rinse off well.
4. For improving hair growth, massage the hair with warm coconut oil and almond oil; and alternatively, massage it with castor oil and almond oil.

versatile feature of Amla

2007-01-10T20:19:00.000-08:00

Amla or Amlaki is also known as Indian Gooseberry, which is highly rich in vitamin ‘C. It is having antibacterial properties and its astringent properties help in curing ulcers and even prevent some infections. Amla contains precious elements which help to prevent aging. Maharshi Chyawan used Amla to rejuvenate himself in his late 70s. Other than heart diseases, Amla also helps to cure diabetes, eye problems, and respiratory disorders. It even aid to strengthen the liver and get rid off toxins from the body.
Amla works wonder as a hair tonic, which is used for enriching hair growth. To prevent graying of hair, boil dry amla in coconut oil and apply it on to the hair. For nourishing hair, soak overnight the dried amla in water and use it for the last rinse while washing the hair. Its paste is even applied to get relief from various skin disorders.
According to Ayurveda, Amla, Haritaki and Behada together which is known as Triphala, is an excellent herbal remedy for ‘Tridosha’ i.e. Vata (wind), Pitta (bile) and Kapha (mucus).

Daily Skin Regimen…Try It!

2006-12-26T05:44:00.000-08:00

Skin is the largest organ in body. So, you should take proper care to keep it healthy and well nourished. Thus, before you apply any herbal or chemical based product to make your skin healthy, you should be well aware of our skin type. Now some tips for the different types of skin:
Oily skin: Try to keep the skin as clean as possible. Avoid using chemical based soap on the facial skin as because it washes away the natural moisturizer from the skin. So, it is recommended to use an herbal based face wash to clean up. Use a light moisturizer after washing the skin.
Combination skin: This skin requires being clean, specially on the center to avoid blackheads. After cleansing, use a moisturizer, concentrating more on the dried area of the skin.
Dry skin: Use a cleansing milk to melt away the dirt, rather than face wash. And finally, grease your skin with a thick layer of creamy moisturizer to avoid tightness of the skin.
Normal skin: This type of skin is balanced and trouble free. Make sure that you clean your face well with a gentle face wash and then massage your skin with a toner to give your skin a cooling effect.

Sunflower Oil

2006-12-08T21:41:00.000-08:00

Sunflower oil is extracted from sunflower plant. Other than cooking, this oil is highly beneficial for skin having softening and moisturizing action as it maintains the moisture balance of the skin. Sunflower oil contains Vitamin A, D and especially E. It is even rich in essential fatty acids. The sunflower oil can be used on any skin type. This oil is the ultimate for utilizing in skin care products, bath oils as well as hair conditioner.

Here is a recipe that I've heard which is quite helpful for maintaining the moisture balance of the skin. It goes like this: add one-eighth cup of finely ground sunflower seed meal with equal amount of applesauce. Make a paste out of the ingredients and apply it softly in circular motion into the skin. Leave it for 10 minutes and then rinse the skin properly with warm water and pat dry gently.

Multipurpose use of OLIVE OIL

2006-11-17T04:29:00.000-08:00

The olive tree is a symbol of abundance, glory and peace. Olive Oil is the solitary vegetable oil that can be consumed as it is. For the people of Mediterranean, this olive oil is more than a chief diet. It is said to have magical powers in them, as because the oil is even used as medicinal purposes apart from using it as an edible oil. This olive oil is a natural fluid, which holds taste, aroma, vitamins and other important qualities of the olive fruit. The oil of the olive is extracted from the fruit.
To maintain a good health, wonderful complexion and shining hair, olive oil is the best. Olive oil helps to mend split ends, heal dandruffs, and makes the hair silky, shiny and glistening; just by massaging the oil onto the hair as well as scalp. Olive oil also works wonder on rough and cracked areas of skin. This makes the skin soft and well nourished. It even works well as an excellent natural moisturizer. Other than hair and skin, olive oil is even good as lip balm, soap, to remove brittleness from nails and bath oil.

Eucalyptus oil

2006-11-10T23:43:00.000-08:00

Eucalyptus tree is originated in Australia and the medicinal properties of the oil of eucalyptus was been discovered by the Aborigines, who are the native inhabitants of Australia. They used the oil to treat different skin problems and fevers. Now-a-days, modern herbalists make use of the oil to treat skin problems as well as other respiratory diseases. The eucalyptus oil is obtained from the leaves and the branches of the eucalyptus tree.
Eucalyptus oil has strong germicidal, antiseptic and antibacterial effects. Pyorrhea, a gum disease can be treated with this oil and it is even used on burns to avoid infections. It also helps to cure sinuses, if this oil is breathed through steam.

Since Eucalyptus is well known for its purpose of being a decongestant you probably use Eucalyptus more often than you realize. When this essential oil is breathed through steam, it will help clear the sinuses.
Some of the uses of eucalyptus oil are discussed below:

1). Rashes: eucalyptus oil should be applied directly on to the rashes. If necessary, then application can be done repeatedly.
2). Rheumatoid arthritis: at first wash the affected area with hot water to open the pores. Then apply the oil as a lubricant and massage well.
3). Sauna: Add few drops of eucalyptus oil and then permit it to vaporize in the sauna. This water is highly helpful as refreshing.
4). Burns: This oil should be used in the burned area immediately and allows it to dry. This prevents the skin from blistering.
5). Hay fever, sinus headache, cold: Put some drops of the oil onto a cloth or tissue and breathe in and breathe out the vapor through nose for atleast thirty seconds. It works miraculously.

Importance of Gold ash in Ayurveda

2006-11-05T22:50:00.000-08:00

It is needless to say the importance of gold in the world of ornaments. Gold is precious, gold is royal. Besides the imperial value it has a great medicinal value in ayurvedic treatment.

Swarna Bhasma or Gold ash is anti depressant in nature. Apart from the anti depressant and anti anxiety properties, it can be used for treating rheumatoid arthritis. Gold ash is also useful for the people suffering with nervous system. In ayurveda gold ash is often used for reducing body weakness and preventing early aging in different medicated forms.

Significant restoration of altered values to near normal levels by Ayurvedic Swarna Bhasma and Unani Kushta Tila Kalan (25 mg/kg, orally for 10 days), suggest potentials for gold preparations in cerebrovascular diseases. The preparations deserve more scientific attention for possible therapeutic exploitation. (Ref. http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=13640276)

Ayurveda and it’s importace in human life:

2006-09-08T06:14:00.000-07:00

The word 'Ayurveda' is a Sanskrit word which basically consists of two words. The first word is 'Ayu', which means lifespan of an individual. The second word is 'Veda', which means knowledge or science. So the meaning of Ayurveda as a whole is the science which deals with life span of human being

Ayurveda has a great importance in our life. According to the mythology Ayurveda is the medicine of Gods .

What other sites are saying about ayurveda ?

Here I’m highlighting some parts from other ayurveda related sites:

The basic aim of Ayurveda is- SWASTHASYA SWASTHYA RAKSHANAM,ATURSYA VIKAR PRASHAMANAM.These two Sanskrit sentences explain the depth of methodology by which Ayurveda deals with the human life. The first aim of Ayurveda is to protect and maintain the health of the human being through out the entire life span. The second aim of this science is to cure the diseases which are developed in the body of a human, whom it defines as patient ('Rogy'), by offering numerous herbal remedies of cure in depth. (Source: http://www.mysthaven.com/ )

There is a basic difference between Ayurveda and any other medical science. In Allopathy and other systems, treatment of a specific disease is given preference. The scope of Ayurveda is however much larger. Instead of correcting some organ function, Ayurveda attempts to build up a strong resistance. The individual is thus able to withstand any future ailment. (Source: http://www.hasfayucare.com/ )

The principles of Ayurveda state that nothing exists in isolation, so that everything you interact with, your diet, family, work or relationships, has an effect on your health and well being. One guiding principle of Ayurveda is that mind and body are connected and that the mind has a profound influence over our health and well-being. While conventional Western medicine is still grounded in the paradigm of mind-body separation, Ayurveda holds that health is more than the absence of disease; it is a dynamic state of balance and integration of body, mind, and spirit.
(Source: http://www.chopra.com/ )

2006-08-10T05:21:00.000-07:00

Triphala- wonderful formula of Ayurveda

Triphala a mixture of Amlaki, Haritaki and Behada is a wonderful ayurvedic formula having a great medicinal value for the following diseases:

1. Constipation

2. High blood pressure

3. Malfunction of Liver

Triphala is great for cleaning gastro-intestinal tract. It detoxifies the whole body and improves blood circulation. Besides reducing high blood pressure it is also considered as a good cardio protective medicine.

An excellent bowl regulator having the highest nutritional value makes it one of the most effective ayurvedic preparations in the world. According to ayurveda, Triphala is an excellent herbal remedy for ‘Tridosha’, i.e vata(wind), pitta(bile) and kapha (mucus).

Amla- Sour in taste. Helpful for liver congestion, constipation. It is a rich source of vitamin C helpful for cough and cold. It is a mild antibacterial in nature. It maintains a balance amongest three doshas (vata, pitta and kapha)

Haritaki- Bitter in taste. Helpful for Anxiety, nervousness, constipation. It’s applicable mainly for the vata dosha.

Behada- Primary taste of behada is astringent and secondary taste is sweet, bitter and pungent. It has a balancing formula for kapha dosha. Helpful for the treatments of asthma, allergies etc.

Triphala is also useful for obesity. Daily use of it can help you to lose weight without much changing in your diet. Conjunctivitis, myopia, early stage of cataracts can be curable by triphala also.

2006-08-07T02:48:00.000-07:00

Turmeric for healthy and beautiful skin :

Most of the Indian dishes contain turmeric powder. Apart from increasing the taste of the food it can also be used for skin care. Turmeric is very useful for making skin fair and beautiful. It also increases the tonal value of skin. Different skin problems like pimples, acne and rashes can be cured by using turmeric cream. It is anti-pyretic and anti-inflammatory in nature.

Curcumin the substance is mainly responsible for giving turmeric its yellow colour. Turmeric powder can be used with cucumber and lemon juice as an excellent skin whitener. It can be used for all type of skin. Mixture of sandalwood paste along with olive oil, honey and turmeric is effective in rejuvenating dry skin.

According to medical science it has a wonderful effect on burning skin. Turmeric has been traditionally used in India for its wound-healing property. In one word it's a precious gift of Nature.