Archive for the ‘home remedies’ Category

Yoga for fitness

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Yoga is considered a form of complementary medicine which has been practiced in India for nearly 6000 years. Today, different forms of Yoga are practiced all over the world.Yoga for health combines physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation connecting the body and mind. It is used both for improving fitness, relaxation and stress relief. The breathing techniques improve the lung capacity. Yoga helps in the treatment of health conditions which are directly related to the mental condition of individual like insomnia, depression and anxiety.

It is important to wear comfortable and suitable clothes while doing yoga. The range of Shakti Activewear yoga clothing includes tank tops,ballerina and fold over capris, leaf tops,butterfly tops, vest tops and shorts. Most clothing is available in at least two color and two different sizes.

The Yoga exercises should be carried out on a firm surface and Jade Yoga mats offers a variety of mats for conducting Yoga exercises. The Jade Greek, Ogee and wave mats are available in four colors - Purple, Olive Green, Orchid and Slate Blue. The fusion mats are thicker and provide a cushion. Since travel mats are only 1/8″ thick,they are lighter and can be easily carried while traveling.

Natural acne treatment

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Acne problems are common in teenagers and persist in adults with oily skin. Acnexus is a natural acne scrub which can be used by both teenagers and adults to heal and prevent acne breakouts, eliminate oily and itchy skin and get rid of blackheads. After using this acne scrub, results are visible in less than 24 hours.

Most acne treatment products available today contain harsh chemicals like Parabens, Benzoyl Peroxide, Mineral Oils, Sodium Laurel Sulfate and Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, which damage the skin and cause inflammation. ACNexus is completely natural and does not contain any of these harmful ingredients.

Acnexus acne scrub has been formulated to include 27 natural extracts which have been used for treating health related problems for centuries. These include Organic Aloe Vera Gel, white willow bark, chaparral, Gotu kola, alfalfa, valerian root, green tea, walnut shell grit, jojoba, Chamomile Oil. These work together to cleanse and repair the skin, and the results are visible in  a short time.

Home remedies for stomach ulcers

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

Stomach ulcers can be painful, making it difficult to eat any food.  Some home remedies for these ulcers are:

  • Sprinkle a small amount of red pepper (cayenne) on the food
  • Aloe vera juice
  • Drink plenty of fresh water at regular intervals throughout the day
  • Drink Cabbage juice
  • Drink Milk regularly

Home remedies for common flu

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Some home remedies for common flu are:
1. Steam inhalation - heat water in a container and inhale the steam or get steamed rice and inhale the aroma.

2. Drink hot chicken, tomato or vegetable soup, it will help soothe a sore throat.

3. Eat citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit containing vitamin C, which improve the immunity of the patient.

4. Drink Tea brewed with ginger strip, basil leaves and freshly crushed black pepper.

5. You can light an oil burner and put a little bit of eucalyptus oil in it to help the patient breath better.

6. Drink hot lemon juice mixed with honey.

7. Gargle with warm saline water at least three to four times a day.

Burning eyes

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

Smoke or lack of sleep can cause burning eyes . These can be treated by :

1. Sleeping for a few hours. Even if your mind remains awake, closing your eyes for some time helps.

2. Using a lavender hydosol . The hydrosol should not contain essential oils, which can further irritate the eyes.

3. Applying a warm compress to eyes for some time.