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​Top 20 Natural Painkillers :

Ginger (add to 1-2 teaspoons daily to diet for general muscle pain)

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Cloves (chew gently for toothache / gum inflammation)

Apple Cider Vinegar (1tspn mixed with water before meals for heartburn)

Garlic (made into a special oil for earache)

Cherries (joint pain, headaches – 1 bowl per day)

Oily fish (Salmon, tuna, sardines, trout, mackerel, herring – intestinal inflammation – 18oz per week)

Yogurt (PMS – 2 cups per day)

Turmeric (chronic pain – 1/4 teaspoon per day)

Oats (endometrial pain – they are gluten free)

Salt (hot, salty foot baths for ingrown toenails – 1tsp per cup of water – 20 mins twice daily)

Pineapple (stomach bloating, gas – 1 cup of fresh pineapple juice)

Peppermint (add a few drops of the essential oil to bath for sore muscles)

Grapes (back pain – 1 heaping cup per day)

Water (general injury pain, helps wash away the pain-triggering histamine – 8 x 8 ounce glasses per day)

Horseradish (sinus pain – 1 teaspoon twice daily)

Blueberries (bladder / urinary tract infections – 1 cup daily)

Raw Honey (topical application 4 times daily for cold sores / canker sores) 
Flax (breast pain – 3 tablespoons daily – must be grounded or seeds will pass right through!)

Coffee (migraines – caffeine stimulates the stomach to absorb pain meds better)

Tomato Juice (leg cramps – tomato juice is rich in potassium – 10oz daily)

Eat Healthy Stay Healthy

Here are a few interesting facts about Bananas.

Bananas contain three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A Banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two Bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minutes workout. No wonder the Banana is the number one fruit amongst the world’s leading athletes.

But energy isn’t the only way a Banana can help us stay fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression – According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a Banana. This is because Bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to relax you, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

Premenstrual Syndrome – Bananas contain vitamin B6 that regulates the blood glucose levels, which in turn helps in maintaining your mood.

Anemia – High in iron, Bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood, thus helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure – This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure, so much so that the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the Banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power – 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school (England) were helped through their exams by eating Bananas at breakfast and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation – High in fiber, including Bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers – One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a Banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The Banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey it builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn – Bananas have a natural antacid effect on the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a Banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness – Snacking on Bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Insect Bites – Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a Banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves – Bananas are high in vitamin B that calms the nervous system..

Overweight and at work – Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours.

Ulcers – The Banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chroniclercases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature Control – Bananas are seen as a ‘cooling’ fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat Bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many illnesses. When you compare it to an Apple, it has FOUR TIMES the protein, TWICE the carbohydrate, THREE TIMES the phosphorus, FIVE TIMES the vitamin A and iron, and TWICE the other vitamins and minerals.. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So may be its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, ‘A BANANA a day keeps the doctor away!’

Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time 😛
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Today we have medicines for everything. Right from a simple headache to a major health issue. We have become so addicted to pills that we tend to have pain killers very often. We have forgot natural remedies used by our ancestors. These home remedies are very useful and also saves us ftrom being slaves to these pills.

Today I’m come with some interesting home remedies for Back pain

• Mix salt in Ginger juice and massage your back.

• Massage back with hot olive oil (always use hot oil for massage, it is very effective)

• Clove oil massage

• ½ teaspoon Ajwain and ½ teaspoon Jaggery to be chewed well twice a day. If back pain is very severe then increase the quantity to 1 teaspoon each.
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Hello everyone,

Wishing you all happy 68th independence day.

In my last product review I had told you that I would be  telling you about the best product, I’ve come across up till now. First of all sorry to keep you guys waiting for so long.

You guys must be aware about the goodness of the age old sandalwood. Sandalwood used in combination of ayurvedic Eladi oils can do wonders. I know one such product made out of this combination of sandalwood and Eladi oils.

Breaking the suspense now; I am talking about Medimix Sandalwood. Yes today I am going to review Medimix Sandalwood.
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Product Description :-

This luxurious soap bar is orange in colour. Its fragrance, l kinda find it weird but nothing that to worry about; in comparison of its benefits. It lathers pretty well and easily washable.
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Product claims :-

It claims to give you a blemish free glowing skin. It is also effective on dark spots and pigmentation, leaving you with a clear skin.

Ingredients :-
Eladi Oil Constituents. Eladi Oil content in bathing bar is 0.2% in soap base made with Sandal oil, perfume and approved color.
Sanskrit Name:
1. Kushthah 0.915%
2. Tvak, Chocham 0.915%
3. Sthulailaa, Bhadrilaa 0.44%
4. Priyangu, Phalini 0.44%
5. Jataamaamsi 0.44%
6. Vaalakkam, Hriberam 0.44%
7. Saathi, Karchurah 0.44%
8. Tamalapatram 0.44%
9. Thagarah 0.44%
10. Jaali, Jaatiphalah 0.44%
11. Devadaaru 0.44%
12. Haridra, Varavamini 0.44%
13. Salah, Ashvakamah 0.44%
14. Naagapushpah 0.44%
15. Sallaki 0.44%
16. Gugguluh 0.44%
17. Ela 0.44%
18. Mayurashikha 0.44%
19. Satbalan 0.44%
20. Bolah, Rasagandha 0.44%
21. Aguruh 0.44%
22. Saralah 0.44%
23. Chandaa 0.44%
24. Khadirah 0.44%
25. Punnaagah 0.44%
26. Naarikelah 88.05%

TFM: 40%

Net Weight:
125 grams.

My final verdict :-

Aahmmm short of words to describe the goodness of this product. Definitely it stands up to all its claims. And much to your surprise, it goes beyond its claims. If you are tired of all those expensive treatments and long parlour sessions, just for the sake of getting rid of those annoying patches and spots on your skin; and yet haven’t got rid of it; go natural this time. Medimix sandalwood is one such product which is specially formulated to give you a clear skin. Within weeks you will see visible changes in your skin. Your skin will get clearer with every use.

Use this soap twice a day. Don’t use any other product simultaneously, this soap alone can do wonders to your skin. No product works overnight so you gotta be patient and let the product work at its space. You should wash your face too with this soap twice instead of opting for a separate face wash. Within a month you will find a clear, bright and glowing skin. If you suffer from a really bad skin with frequent breakouts and blemish marks then mark my words ‘ this is THE BEST product for you’. Ten people will give you 100 different remedies , but you gotta be wise and choose the best for your skin. Whatever you choose make sure you stick to one product. Don’t switch from product to product because that would harm your skin more.

Medimix sandalwood claims that it is suitable for all skin types including the most sensitive skin; which is true; anyone can use this product without having second thoughts on it. This product tends to make your skin dry in winters, but nothing that a moisturiser or body lotion can’t help. So be rest assured you can rely on this product all 365 days. You also notice a more even-toned skin without much effort. You even stop getting frequent breakout. You might get rare breakouts but it clears within a day or so.

That’s all for now. Do try this product and write to me about your experience. Will cya soon with some other product. Until then stay gorgeous and let that curve be on your face 🙂

Good Bye Dark CIrcles

Hello hello hello,

Here I am after a long time. A big welcome to all my readers 🙂

Since i was busy all this while i couldn’t blog, but as i got some time free i thought of blogging. Well some few days back one of my friends consulted me regarding her dark circles. I suggested her some easy home remedies and guess what it actually helped her a lot. I don’t have dark circles so never used any remedies but the remedies have helped my frien so I thought of sharing it with you guys too.

If your tired of those annoying dark circles under your beautiful eyes, worry not its time to say ‘GOOD BYE’ dark circles.

Before we move to the remedies let us see the reasons for these dark circles.

Most of us blame dark circles on lack of sleep, exhaustion or staring at the computer screen for hours. But the truth goes deeper than those dark pools you’ve tried so hard to fight. Experts and studies have linked dark circles to graver problems like anemia, liver disease and dehydration.

First, lets understand how dark circles appear. We have tiny blood vessels which are like a web under the skin. But these capillaries are so fine that the red blood cells queue up to pass through; in the process some of them leak in the surrounding area. Enzymes are produced during the cleaning up session. The breaking down of these red blood cells leaves them black and blue. The reason why this is so visible is that the skin around the eyes is the thinnest.

Some common reasons for dark circles are aging, hereditary and genetic factors, nutritional deficiency, sleep deprivation and tiredness, smoking and drinking, sun exposure, hormonal changes, allergies, etc.

REMEDIES
1) Tomato paste, 1 tspn lemon juice, a pinch of gram floor & turmeric. Mix them well and apply it gently around your eyes. Rinse it off with clean water after 15-20 minutes. Do this twice or thrice a week.

2) One common remedy is to keep slices of cucumber or potato over your eyes. You may instead even apply cucumber juice with a cotton ball. Rinse it after 15-20 minutes or may keep it overnight.
If there is eye puffiness mix tomato & cucumber juice and apply for 10-20 minutes.

3) Apply almond oil every night before going to bed and wash with cold water next morning. Do this for at least a month.

4) Apply crushed mint leaves over your eyes and keep it for 5-10 minutes. Then wipe it off gently with a clean and cold cloth.

5) You can even try the mixture of orange juice and glycerin OR
Cucumber juice and lemon juice in equal quantities and wag with water after 15-20 minutes. You can replace lemon or cucumber juice with tomato juice, whichever is convenient or available at the moment.

So those were some easy home remedies you can try to get rid of those annoying dark circles. Do try these remedies and let me know if they helped you. That’s all for now, will come up with some more interesting stuffs soon. Till then take care stay healthy and beautiful. See ya 🙂

Home Remedies To Relieve Tired And Swollen Feet

Hello everyone,

In today’s busy world tired and swollen feet has become a common problem. So today I thought of sharing some easy home remedies to relieve tired and swollen feet with you guys.

1) The easiest way to get relief from tired and swollen feet would be to dip them in a bucket of cold water. You can even keep your feet under a cold water tap.
2) Place your feet on a pillow and rest for about 20 minutes. Elevated feet helps in getting relief from tired and swollen feet.
3) Rubbing feet with peppermint oils and fragrant herbal oils are effective in treating swollen feet. Massaging would improve blood circulation, which in turn will reduce edema.
4) This might come to you as a surprise but rolling a tennis ball under your feet for several minutes is an effective way of exercising the feet and treating tiredness.
5) Take tow buckets of hot and ice-cold water respectively. Soak your feet first in hot water (keep it as hot as you can bare) for about 10 minutes. Thereafter, quickly switch to the bucket containing ice cold water for about 30 seconds. Repeat the process several times a day.
6) mix 2 tsp castor or jojoba oil, 3 drops of lavender essential oil, 1drop each of German chamomile essential oil and germanium essential oil in a small bowl and massage gently into your feet. Once you do this put your feet up for sometime. Wash your feet with a mild soap and apply nourishing cream on your feet.
7) Massaging with ginger essential oil is effective for reducing swelling. Apart from alleviating pain and soothing aches, it also improves blood circulation..

Hope these remedies help you guys. Do try them and let me know your experiences. That’s all for now. Stay healthy cya 🙂

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Hello everyone,

I know you all must be eager to know which product I am gonna review today. Well I thought lemme share some easy and useful home-made face pack recipes with you. I personally like face packs a lot, well who doesn’t..? 🙂

Tired of acne pimples and their marks? Go natural this time. I am sure when it comes to skin problems or skin care products, we ladies do not hesitate spending on expensive creams, salon treatments and what not. Today I will share some easy face pack recipes using those ingredients which are easily available in our Indian kitchen.

Before telling you about the face packs please keep the following points in mind
1) Face packs should be applied on cleansed face
2) Make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients of the face packs
3) Avoid making any kind of facial movements (like talking, laughing, etc) because this could cause wrinkles on your face.
4) Use of a moisturizer is essential after face pack.
5) Be patient because natural remedies take time but will definitely give you the best results.

Face packs for treating acne pimples and their marks.

Pack-1 :- Mix fuller’s earth (multani miti) with rosé water and lemon juice. Apply on cleansed face and neck. Keep it for 20 minutes or till it dries and rinse well. Pat your face dry and apply moisturizer. Do this just once a week. (Multani miti 2tspn or as per your need to cover your entire face and neck. Equal quantity of rosé water and lemon juice to form a thick paste of the mixture)

Pack-2 :- Gram flour/besan (channe ka aata) with curd/yogurt, mix well to form a thick paste. Apply on clean face and neck. Keep it for 20-30 minutes. When it gets completely dry damp your face slightly with water and scrub gently in circular motion and rinse off. Pat your face dry and apply moisturizer. Do this thrice a week or even everyday if you want.

Pack-3 :- Apply paste of mint leaves (pudhina leaves) and honey. This can be done every alternate day.

Pack-4 :- Mix mulltani miti, neem paste, camphor (kapur) with rosé water. Apply and keep for 15-20 minutes rinse and apply moisturizer. Do this once a week.

Pack-5 for pimplemarks :- 2spn multani miti, 1spn neem paste, 4 cloves powdered, a pinch of camphor and rose as per need to form a thick paste of the mixture. Apply on clean face and neck. Keep for 20 minutes and rinse well, pat dry and apply moisturizer. Do this once a week.

Warning- you need not do all of these packs, choose any one of these packs and do it regularly as per instructions. People with sensitive skin avoid using multani miti because it would be harsh on your skin. You can replace multani miti with besan for sensitive skin.

That’s all for today. Do try these face packs and lemme know whether you like them. You can mail me on my I’d elvira.goundar@gmail.com
Will try to bring to you more of such interesting and easy face pack recipes. Cya take care. Stay healthy and gorgeous 🙂