Herbal Health

Pimples are the small monsters that have been creating havoc in the lives of many people since long. They are skin lesions or inflammations of the skin that are commonly caused by clogged or infected pores. The clogging is due to a type of oil called sebum that lubricates skin and hair. Pimples also develop when the blackheads or whiteheads get infected. Hormonal overdrives are also a prime cause of pimples. These monsters can’t be eradicated completely, but their breakouts can be prevented. Here are some important tips to help you avoid and clear them up as fast as possible. 1. Washing the face 2-3 times a day is beneficial. Orange peel powder, made by powdering dry orange peels can be used for washing the face in place of soap. It is refreshing and smells good too. 2. Rubbing fresh garlic on and around pimples can make them disappear without leaving marks behind. This has great effects with regular applications. 3. Oil massages increase the blood flow in veins and exhaust dir...

Fruits that are high in potassium are great choices. Fruits that are high in potassium include bananas, dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, oranges and prunes. * Top your breakfast cereal with cut-up fruits such as bananas, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apricots or peaches. * Don't forget that fruit makes a wonderful dessert. Try a mix of your favorite berries on top of plain yogurt. Add a few nuts for extra flavor and texture. * Baked apples or pears can also be a wonderful dessert. * Fruit salad is a great snack to have on hand in your refrigerator at home or at the office. * Let raisins satisfy your next sweet-tooth. * Buying fruits that are in season are usually the most affordable and the most delicious. * Dried and canned fruits are good to have on hand so you always have a supply of fruit. Avoid buying canned fruits that are stored in syrup. Instead, try to buy canned fruits that are stored in fruit juice or water. ...

It’s not all about looking good.  Roll your eyes if you must: everybody’s beautiful in some way.  But visceral fat—fat inside the abdomen—is little more than a time bomb wrapped around a belly. Visceral obesity results in fatty acids accumulation in the pancreas, heart, liver, and other organs.  This prevents proper organ function, causes improper insulin regulation, and even leads to heart attacks.  But don’t stress; if you want to know how to lose visceral fat, try these 4 simple and natural weight loss tips . 1. Use Coconut Oil Although coconut oil got a bad rap in the ‘70s for having high saturated fat content, human studies have shown that coconut oil helps reduce abdominal fat. In one instance, one group of women received 2 tablespoons of coconut oil daily for 12 weeks while the other received none. The group with coconut oil lost some girth and showed a healthy rise in “good” HDL cholesterol levels. As an added bonus, having coconut oil...

Health and Fitness is now one of the major concern areas across the world. Easy lifestyle is what we are moving towards. Very less of effort spent on most activities like, travel by motor vehicles, air-conditioned environment, ready-made food stuff, etc. Earlier humans used to hunt for their living, due to which their body had to undergo a lot of physical exercise. Every part of the body was exercised and the intake was more of natural substances. Today, we hardly do any of those. Even a simple 30 mins per day of workouts and one good nutritious meal a day can help improve our health. This easy life has restricted humans to do that bit of physical exercise which is required to keep the body fit and healthy. How do we ensure that we have all that is required for a healthy living? This is a big question among everyone. We need a fit and healthy body. Good Health is all that one craves for. Becoming healthier and fitter though not very difficult needs dedicated efforts. Nutritio...

When you will consult with a doctor they will say a pregnant mother must take a balanced diet.  So that mother & child both gets a proper nutrition for their body. Basically Balanced diet must contain some or other thing from the entire food group.  Not only this but balanced diet also meant to keep track on the proper quantity, quality & reaction or allergy of any food on mother. * Avoid cold drinks, mutton, cocoa, chicken, eggs, alcohol, smoking, tobacco, betel nut, pan-masala but tea, coffee & ice-creams can be taken in small quantity. * Remember, the baby inside depends on you for proper nutrition. So, if you will take healthy & balanced diet your child will become healthy. * Indian women try to carry out fasts during pregnancy which is not good for health. * Rice, Murmure, pulao, Bhakari, Khichri, Chapati, Paratha, Gujarati thepla are the items made from wheat and rice, so they are quite beneficial. * Black grapes, banana,...

A healthy diet and a specific exercise regimen goes a long way in helping to reduce chest fat, just like they help in getting rid of body fat in general. However, the same is a bit difficult for patients of gynecomastia. Now you might be wondering what is gynecomastia? It is actually an illness which is characterized by the accumulation of fat under the nipple area of the chest. In such a case, you will have to resort to medical help to lose chest fat. * Consumption of mono saturated fat is necessary for performing the exercises to lose chest fat. Mono saturated fat is healthy and is available in the oils of peanut, flaxseed and olive. Avoid eating large quantities of animal protein and dairy products, as they contain saturated fat. Similarly, consume carbohydrates in the form of whole wheat, rye, oats and brown rice. * swimming or cycling to effectively lose chest fat. While push-ups have been the traditional method of getting rid of chest fat, aerobic exercises are a bett...

Alopecia or alopecia areata is a condition where the immune system starts attacking hair follicles causing patches of hair fall. It affects are seen equally in both the genders. This condition is acquired and it affects hair follicles on the skin causing bald spots. This condition cannot be prevented. * Alopecia is the result due to abnormal functioning of the immune system, where in the immune system attacks the one’s own body, and in this condition the immune system tends to attack the hair baring cells. In some cases this condition might be hereditary. There are forms of alopecia, thinning of hair on the scalp known as diffused alopecia areata, loss of all scalp hair also known as alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis in this condition a person experience hair loss on the entire body. This condition tends to affect older individuals and is not contagious. * Alopecia can occur in an individual suffering from health conditions such as diabetics, arthritics, thyroid d...

1. Rub a rind of lemon over your face if you have an oily skin and this     will lessen grease and whiten your complexion. 2. Mix the juice of one lemon to two tablespoons of milk or cream.     Apply this on your face and neck and massage for a few minutes.     Then rinse off. Do this daily before going to bed. It helps to bleach     your face and keep your hands soft and supple. 3. Take a teaspoon of lime juice and stir in half a teaspoon of honey     and a few drops of milk. Mix well and apply over your face and neck     fifteen minutes before you take your bath. This lotion will have a      mild bleaching effect on a greasy skin, which because of its     excessive oil may be rather sallow. 4. To one tablespoon of cucumber juice, stir in a few drops of lime juice     and a dash ...

Curd has many health benefits and it is also used as a beauty product. It is an excellent source of calcium. Even lactose intolerant people can take curd daily. Applying curd on face helps to get soft and smooth skin. It also acts a good moisturizer and good for dry skin. Whether you suffer from acne, dry skin, skin dullness or excessive oiliness, a plain yogurt mask is a budget-friendly way to treat your face. Yogurt is effective at cleansing and disinfecting pores, preventing acne, moisturizing skin and revitalizing its texture. * Apply paste of curd in the flour (besan) into the hair roots for an hour and wash the head. This will return the hair shine and will exclude you from the problem of dandruff. * Using pepper powder mixed in yogurt for head wash twice a week will end dandruff, and will also help in making hair soft, black, long and dense, which will raise your beauty. * If acne on your skin is bothering you then apply sour curd paste on yo...

Homemade facial recipes for skin tightening can not only help tighten the neck, but are also easier to make and safer than commercially available ones. Dry skin : Make a paste of papaya or peach and leave it for around 20 minutes and then wash your face or banana too for application on dry skin for similar results. Oily skin : Make a paste of one table spoon of honey with two peeled apples. The paste should be applied and washed after 20 minutes. Also try making a paste of a fully ripe tomato. These homemade face packs can give you a glowing look in a matter of minutes. Normal skin : mixing either clay or white kaolin powder along with cornflower, oats and one beaten egg white. A drop of geranium oil should be added to this mix and then mixed well to form a paste, which can be then be applied and left for a few minutes and then washed off. Wrinkled skin : Take around 4 to 5 almonds and grind it well do not add water. Blend the almond power ...