Kalonji Benefits

Kalonji is the harvest plant. In botany it is classified in Renunculcea family. Its stem is erect and branched. Its leaves are light green. On these leaves there are long downy hairs. It flowers are blue and white coloured and are in the shape of stars. On the top of calyx every branch bears one flower. The fruit of it is in the shape of half type (round) container in which small rough black granules are available. These seeds are called Kalonji in Urdu, black cumin in English, shoneez in Persian and Habatul Sauda in Arabic. The cultivation of this plant is in abundance in India, Bangladesh, Turkey and Eastern countries. The farming of this plant is made to achieve the new seeds. These seeds are used in food and medicine. These seeds have a special smell. In medical field Kalonji is used as an antiseptic medicine also. The seeds of Kalonji contain phosphorus, iron, and carbohydrate compound in abundance. After the chemical analysis of Kalonji seeds this fact has come to the light that it has carotene (yellowish substance). It converts into vitamin 'A' after inserting into the liver. Above all it contains so many compounds, which are useful in digestive system. It cures urinal diseases. It increases the resisting power of the body and has special strength in curing all types of diseases. Kalonji oil contains special type of fat ingredients Linolatic acid 60% and nearly 21% Lipase. It has capacity to keep the body cool in hot temperature. Mostly its seeds are used as medicine. Its seeds contain special substance Saponin Volatile oil and Nigelline a bitter tasting substance. These substances of Kalonji cure urinal problems.

Kalonji Oil Cures the Following Diseases:

Asthma, Cough, allergy: For the treatment of these diseases the following method is adopted. Take a cup of warm water, one spoon honey and half-teaspoon Kalonji oil. Mix together and drink in the morning before the breakfast. Similarly after dinner in the night treatment for 40 days. Avoid cool foodstuff.

Diabetes (sugar): For the treatment of this disease the following method is adopted. Take one-cup decoction (black tea) mix half-teaspoon Kalonji oil and drink it in the morning and before going to bed. Avoid oily foodstuff, particularly fried items. If any other allopathic treatment is going on, continue that treatment. After 20 days check sugar, if it is normal allopathic treatment should be stopped and Kalonji treatment be continued. After forty days, sweet can be taken to check your sugar level. If it is normal stop the treatment.

Heart Attack: In a cup of goat milk add half teaspoon of Kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day. Avoid all fatty food items. Continue treatment for ten days. After ten days use daily once.

Polio and Paralysis (Laqwa): Take one cup of warm water. Add one spoon of honey and half teaspoon Kalonji oil and use this mixture twice daily. And for children in two spoons milk add 3 drops of Kalonji oil and use this mixture three times a day. Treatment may continue forty days.

Joint-Pains and Arthritis, etc.: Take one spoon of vinegar and half teaspoon of Kalonji oil and mix two spoons honey, use twice a day (in the morning before breakfast and in the night after dinner)

Dyspepsia Indigestion, Gases, Stomach Irritation and Stomach Ache: In this stage one spoon of ginger juice add half-teaspoon Kalonji oil and drink twice a day. This treatment is also useful for removing obesity. This medicine makes the patient slim.

Ophthalmic Disease: Redness of eyes, cataract, eye's trouble, eye weakness and watering, etc. treatment - take one cup of carrots juice mixed with half tea spoon Kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day (in the morning before breakfast and in the night after dinner. Treatment may continue for 40 days. Avoid pickle, brinjal, egg and fish.

Ladies Secret Diseases:(Leucorrhoea, white discharge, menses discharges 2 to 4 times a month, stomach pain, back pain). Take mint (pudina leaves) add two glasses of water and boil, then add half tea spoon Kalonji oil and drink one time in the morning before the breakfast and in the night at the time of going to bed. Treatment may continue for 40 days. Avoid pickle, brinjal, egg and fish.

Ladies Diseases: (Stoppage of menses for long term, stomach pain). Take one cup warm water add half-teaspoon Kalonji oil and two spoons honey and drink one time in the morning before breakfast and in the night after dinner. Treatment may continue for one month. Avoid potato and brinjal.

Cancer:(Intestine cancer, blood cancer, throat cancer, etc.) Take one glass grape juice add half-teaspoon kalonji oil and use thrice a day once in the morning before the breakfast, after lunch and after dinner. Take 1kg. Barley and 2kg. Wheat flour mix together make bread (roti) or daliya of harira and give to the patient. Treatment may continue for 40 days. Avoid potatoes, arvee, brinjal and ambada vegetable.

Poisonous Virus: Take one glass warm water, add one spoon date (Khajur) powder, half tea spoon Kalonji Oil and two spoons honey, mix together and use thrice a day. Treatment may continue for forty days. Avoid potato, brinjal grams, pulses (Chana ki dal & Masoor ki dal)

Vital of the Body (Azme-e-Hali): Take juice of orange (Malta) add half teaspoon Kalonji Oil and use it. Laziness and tiredness will be removed.

Memory Power: To increase the memory power take 10 gm. Mint (Pudina leaves) and boil it with the water and add half tea spoon Kalonji Oil and use it twice a day. Treatment for twenty- one days.

Reanalcoli (Kidney Pain): Take 250 gm. Kalonji, grind it and take one cup of honey, mix together. Out of this mixture take two spoons of mixture and add half-cup water and half teaspoon Kalonji Oil and use it once a day. Treatment may continue for twenty-one days.

Nausea or Vomiting: Take one spoon caration powder and half teaspoon Kalonji Oil and boil it. Now in this warm mixture and Mint (Pudina) and use thrice a day.

Freshness and Handsomeness: Take one spoon of Olive oil, mix together with half teaspoon Kalonji Oil and rub it on the face. After one hour wash it with soap water. Treatment may continue for one week.

General Weakness: Take half teaspoon Kalonji Oil and add one spoon honey. Mix together and use it once a day. General weakness and other diseases will be removed.

Treatment of Swelling on Vital Organ: On swelling below thigh and pulse, first wash it with soap water and dry. Rub the Kalonji Oil on the swelling part and keep it as it is for the next day morning. Treatment may continue for three days.

Leprosy: Take apple juice and Kalonji Oil. First rub apple juice and then Kalonji Oil one by one on the affected part.

Tumour: Rub the Kalonji Oil on the affected part and drink half teaspoon of kalonji Oil once. Treatment may continue for fifteen days.

Headache: Rub the Kalonji Oil on the fore head and near ears and also drink half teaspoon Kalonji Oil twice a day.

Chest Irritation and Stomach Trouble: Take half teaspoon of Kalonji oil mix with a cup of milk and use this mixture twice daily. Treatment may continue for three days.

Hiccups: Take one big spoon cream (Malai) mixed with two drops of kalonji Oil and drink in the morning and in the night. Treatment may continue for seven days.

Blood Pressure: In any hot drink tea / coffee and half teaspoon of kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day also eat two cloves of garlic Daily.

Falling of Hair Prematurely: Rub limejuice on the head and leave it for fifteen minutes, then wash it with shampoo, after getting dried rub kalonji oil all over the head. Falling of hairs will be controlled within a week. Treatment may continue for one week.

Brain Fever: Allow the vapours of Kalonji oil to enter the body through breath. Take one lemon juice and half teaspoon Kalonji oil and use for 3 days twice a day. From fourth day half teaspoon kalonji oil in one cup of decoction twice a day.

Kidney Trouble, Infection in the Kidney: Take half teaspoon of kalonji oil, add 2 gm akar khara powder, and mix one spoon honey with one cup of water and drink. This treatment is also useful for chronic cough (purani khansi). Treatment may continue 21 days.

Stomach Ache of the Children: Take two drops of kalonji oil mix it with mother's milk or cow milk and give to the child. Kalonji oil also should be rubbed on the ribs.

Piles, Flow of Blood , Constipation: Take half teaspoon of kalonji oil mixed with one-cup decoction (black tea) twice a day (one in morning before the breakfast and in the night). Avoid hot and spicy items.

Skin Diseases - (White / Black Spots): In one cup of vinegar add half-teaspoon kalonji oil and apply that on the affected area before going to sleep and take bath in the morning. Treatment may continue until you get relief.

Simple Fever: Take half cup water and add half lemon juice mixed with half spoon kalonji oil and use it twice a day. Treatment may continue until you get relief. Avoid use of rice.

Round Worms and Tape Worms in the Stomach: Take half spoon vinegar mixed with half tea spoon of kalonji oil and use it twice a day and eat some coconut pieces. Avoid sugar preparation.

Stone in Kidney , Bladder and Uterus: Take one cup of warm water and add two spoon of honey mixed with half tea spoon of kalonji oil and use that twice a day (once in the morning before the breakfast and once in the night after dinner). Avoid tomatoes, spinach (palak), lemon, diet, curry leaves (kariyapak).

Epilepsy: Take on cup of warm water and add two spoons of honey, mix them and add half- teaspoon kalonji oil and use it twice a day. During this treatment cold food should not be taken. Avoid guava, banana, and fig for three years.

Ear Diseases, Ear Ache, Flow of Pus, Low Hearing: Heat the kalonji and let it cool and drop two drops of cooled kalonji oil in the ear.

Crack Hand and Foot with Blood Flow: Take one glass of sweet lime (mousambi) juice and add half teaspoon of kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day (in the morning before breakfast and in the night before going to bed). Avoid chicken, egg, brinjal use the herbal ointment made from kalonji.

Facial Problem, Pimples, Red Granules and any Type of Spots: Take one-cup orange mousambi (sweet lime) juice or pineapple juice and add half teaspoon of kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day (in the morning before the breakfast and in the night before going to bed). Also use kalonji pimple cream for application. Treatment may continue for four weeks. Avoid hot eatable items.

Dental Diseases: Fall of teeth prematurely, weakness of the teeth, flow of blood from the teeth, bad smell of the mouth, swelling on gums. Take one cup of curd and half teaspoon of kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day (once in the morning before the breakfast and second time after dinner). Also use kalonji herbal tooth powder.

Male Related Diseases: Night fall: take one cup apple juice and add half tea spoon of kalonji oil and use this twice a day in the morning before the breakfast and in the night after dinner. Daily four drops of kalonji oil should be rubbed on the head. Treatment may continue for 20 days. Avoid hot or spicy eatable items.

Blood Deficiency (Anaemia) and Ulcer in the Intestine: Take a branch of mint (pudina leaves) mixed with water, boil it and make a cup of juice and add half tea spoon of kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day (once in the morning and second time in the evening). Use curd always with food. Treatment may continue for 21 days.

Jaundice: Take a one-cup of milk and half teaspoon of kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day (once in the morning and once after the dinner). Treatment may continue for one week. Avoid fatty and soar eatable items.

Swelling of Throat , Lungs Problems: Take one cup of warm water and add two-tea spoon honey and half teaspoon of kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day (once in the morning before the breakfast and in the night before going to bed). Treatment may continue for 10 days. Avoid ice cream, ice water, coconut, lemon, orange and mousambi.

Cough: Take one cup of warm water add two spoons of honey mixed with half tea spoon of kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day (once in the morning before the breakfast and in the night before going to bed). Treatment may continue for two weeks. Avoid cold stuff items.

Heart Attack, Swelling on Breathing Veins:(Blockage of heart valves, breathing problem, cold sweating, pressure on heart). Take one cup of goat milk and half teaspoon of kalonji oil use this mixture twice a day (once in the morning before the breakfast and in the night before going to bed). Treatment may continue for 21 days. Avoid fatty items.

Maternity:(The mental weakness after child born, tiredness and bleeding related diseases) Take one cup of cucumber juice and half-teaspoon kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day (once in the morning before the breakfast and in the night before going to bed). Treatment may continue for 40 days.

Digestion Food, Colour of Face, etc.: Mix two spoon of ginger, half spoon of kalonji oil and one spoon of sugar and use this mixture twice a day (once in the morning before the breakfast and in the night before going to bed). Treatment may continue for 10 days. Avoid gas-creating foods.

Burning Micturiation: Take one-cup sweet lime (Mosambi) juice and half teaspoon of Kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day (once in the morning before the breakfast and in the night before going to bed). Treatment may continue for 10 days. Avoid hot stuff items, chilli and soar food items.

Worms in the Stomach: Mix one spoon of vinegar with half-teaspoon Kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day (once in the morning before the breakfast and in the night before going to bed). Treatment may continue for 10 days. Avoid sweets.

Joint Pains: (Swelling on ankle and other pains in the joints). Take one spoon vinegar and two spoon of honey and add half spoon of kalonji oil use this mixture twice a day and also massage with same oil. Avoid gas-producing elements.

Bald Headed: Rub Kalonji oil on the head twice a day and use a mixture of one cup of coffee mix with half-teaspoon oil and use it twice a day.

To Maintain Healthy Body: To wheat flour add half teaspoon of kalonji oil and make a roti and eat. Inshallah you will remain healthy.

Madness and Piles: Take half teaspoon of kalonji oil and mix with cold water and drink. If you mix the same oil with boiled water and let it cool and drink piles will be cured. For a snake poison same process should be adopted. Avoid guava, banana and sitaphal.

Toothpain and Swelling of Gums: Take one spoon vinegar and add half teaspoon of kalonji oil and apply on affected area for 2 or 3 minutes and rinse the mouth. Repeat this process twice a day. Treatment may continue for one week.

Severe Cold: Take half-cup water and half teaspoon of kalonji oil and quarter spoon of olive oil and mix together and filter. Put two drops of filter mixture into the mouth. This method is best for old cold. Continue this process twice a day.

Skin Disease Related to Pimples Boils, etc.: Before going to bed apply kalonji oil to the affected areas of the body and sleep. In the morning wash it with soap. This treatment may continue for 21 days.

To Keep The Face and Skin Smooth: Take two big spoon of honey and half spoon of kalonji oil and half spoon of olive oil and mix together. Use this process twice a day (once in the morning and in the night before going to bed). Treatment may continue for 40 days.

Piles: Take one spoon of vinegar and half teaspoon of Kalonji oil and apply on the piles. This process may be used twice a day.

Disease of Liver and Abdomen: Take 20 gm of honey and half teaspoon of kalonji oil and drink this mixture half in the morning before breakfast and half in the nigh before going to bed. Treatment may continue for one month.

Menstruations Problem: Take one spoon honey and mix with half teaspoon of Kalonji oil and drink one teaspoon in the morning before the breakfast and one teaspoon in the evening. Use this process for two weeks.

Any Type of Swelling: Heat required quantity of Kalonji Oil and apply on affected area. Half teaspoon of Kalonji oil to be consumed twice a day.

Poisonous Attacks: Eat two pieces of fig and take half spoon of Kalonji Oil and mix with two spoons of honey and drink, with this mixture you will be protected from snakebites. Don't allow the patient to sleep for four hours. Use this mixture for seven days.

High Temperature: Take half teaspoon of Kalonji oil with decoction (tea with out milk). Continue till temperature comes to normal.

Burns: 30 gms of olive oil and 5 gms of Kalonji oil, 15 gms of calamus (bunch) and 80 gms of mehendi leaves. Mix together and apply on affected parts.

Obesity: Half teaspoon of Kalonji Oil, two spoon of honey mixed in Luke warm water and take twice a day. Avoid taking rice.

Dandruff: Mix 10 gms of Kalonji Oil, 30 gms of olive oil, 30 gms of mehendi powder. Heat for a while. Apply after the paste becomes cool.

Sound Sleep: After dinner take half teaspoon of Kalonji Oil with one spoon honey, you will get sound sleep.

For Activeness: Take half teaspoon of Kalonji oil with honey daily before breakfast.

For Increasing Mother's Milk: One-cup milk with two drops of Kalonji oil in the morning before breakfast and before going to bed.

Leprosy, White Spot of any Kinds: Take half spoon of Kalonji Oil in one cup of orange juice and use this portion twice a day or take one spoon vinegar (home made) one-spoon honey and half spoon Kalonji oil mixed together and use this mixture twice a day. Treatment may continue until the symptoms disappear.

Skin Disease: In one cup of vinegar add half-teaspoon Kalonji oil and apply this mixture on the effected areas before going to sleep and take bath in the morning. Treatment may continue until you get relief.

Stomach Pain (All types): In the glass of sweat lime (mousambi) juice add two spoons of honey and half teaspoon Kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day. Avoid all gas producing elements. Treatment may continue for 20 days.

Stone in Kidney: In a cup of warm water add two tea spoons honey and half tea spoon Kalonji Oil, dilute and use this mixture twice a day. Avoid spinach, lemon, sweat lime (mousambi), tomatoes. This treatment should continue until the stone is discharged.

From Head Head to Toe: Mix one cup of orange juice with half teaspoon Kalonji Oil, take before break fast and bedtime. Treatment is for four months.

Falling of Hair Prematurely: Rub the limejuice on the head and leave it for 15 minutes then wash it with shampoo, after getting dry rub Kalonji oil all over the head. Falling of hair will be controlled within a week. Treatment is for one week or as required.

Swelling of Stomach: Mix 3 gms of Ajwan, 3 gms methi, 4 drops of Kalonji oil together. Take the mixture before breakfast and after dinner. Avoid potatoes and sweet items.

Joint Pains, Back Ache & Neck Pain: Eat two pieces of dry fig and add 4 drops of Kalonji oil in one cup of milk. Do not eat anything till two hours. Treatment is to be continued for 2 months. Avoid potatoes, tomatoes, green chillies and bottled gaud.

Persistent Cough: Mix 10 gms of Akal Kara, 200 gms honey, and 100 gms Kalonji oil together. Take the mixture one spoon thrice a day. Restrict from ice cream, fridge water, and custard apple. Treatment is for 40 days.

Soriasis: Mix, juice of six limes with 50 gms of Kalonji oil together, rub on the affected places.

Uterus Problems: ? bunch of pudina juice, 2 spoon of misri powder, ? teaspoon of Kalonji oil, mix and use before breakfast. This treatment is for 40 days.

Stammering: Mix half spoon of Kalonji oil in 2 spoons of honey and keep it on the tongue twice a day.

turmeric benefits

turmeric, also known as curcuma longa, is a very common herb and reffered as "Queen of Spices" which people use it for their cooking. wide range of antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anticarcinogenic, antimutagenic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also loaded with many healthy nutrients such as protein, dietary fiber, niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, sodium, potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and zinc. Here are the top 10 health benefits of eating turmeric.

1. Cancer Prevention

prevent prostate cancer, stop the growth of existing prostate cancer and even destroy cancer cells. Multiple researchers have found that the active components in turmeric makes it one of the best protectors against radiation-induced tumors. It also has a preventive effect against tumor cells such as T-cell leukemia, colon carcinomas and breast carcinomas.

2. Arthritis Reliever

anti-inflammatory properties in turmeric are great for treating both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, turmeric’s antioxidant property destroys free radicals in the body that damage body cells. It has been found that those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis who consume turmeric on a regular basis experience much relief from the moderate to mild joint pains as well as joint inflammation.

3. Diabetes Control

Used in the treatment of diabetes by helping to moderate insulin levels.also improves glucose control and increases the effect of medications used to treat diabetes. Another significant benefit is turmeric’s effectiveness in helping reduce insulin resistance, which may prevent the onset of Type-2 diabetes.

4. Heals Wounds

Natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent and can be used as an effective disinfectant. If you have a cut or burn, you can sprinkle turmeric powder on the affected area to speed up the healing process. Helps repair damaged skin and may be used to treat psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.

5. Alzheimer's Disease Prevention

Supports overall brain health by aiding in the removal of plaque build-up in the brain and improving the flow of oxygen. This can also prevent or slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

6. Improves Digestion

turmeric is helpful in treating most forms of inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis. However it is important to bear in mind that people suffering from any kind of gallbladder disease should not take turmeric as a dietary supplement as it may worsen the condition.

7. Natural Liver Detoxifier

Detoxifies the blood through the production of enzymes and turmeric increases production of these vital enzymes. These vital enzymes break down and reduce toxins in the body. Turmeric also is believed to invigorate and improve blood circulation.

8. Maintains Ideal Body Weight

A component present in turmeric helps increase the flow of bile, an important component in the breakdown of dietary fat. Those who wish to lose weight or treat obesity and other associated diseases can benefit from having one teaspoon of turmeric powder with every meal.

9. Reduces Cholesterol Level

Acts as a food seasoning can reduce serum cholesterol levels. It is a known fact that high cholesterol can lead to other serious health problems. Maintaining a proper cholesterol level can prevent many cardiovascular diseases.

10. Boosts Immune System

Contains a substance known as lipopolysaccharide, which helps stimulate the body’s immune system. Its antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents also help strengthen the immune system. A strong immune system lessens the chance of suffering from colds, flu and coughs.

Natural Method to Tighten Face Skin

Although, there are a number of cosmetic procedures that are employed by women to improve the freshness and appearance of skin; however, you can always opt for more natural, cost- effective and hazard-free methods to get a younger looking tight facial skin

 Facial Masks

Herbal facial masks are far more superior to commercial products. Try these facial masks for younger and healthy looking tighter skin.

• Sandalwood. Mix sandalwood powder with rose water in a ratio of 1:1 and apply evenly throughout your face. When dry, wash your face with cold water. This will also help in removing oil, diet and girt from your skin pores.
• Egg White and Lemon. To temporarily close your skin pores and for a radiant look, apply egg white mask if you want quick results. Separate egg white from yolk and add lemon juice (a few drops). Whish gently and thoroughly until a frothy consistency is achieved. Apply the mixture with a brush and let it dry. Wash your face thoroughly with warm water.
• Honey and Milk. Mix 1 tsp., of honey with 5 tsp., of milk and few drops of vitamin E oil. Apply the mixture on your face at least twice a week. Wash your face after 10 minutes for a radiant skin.
• Banana. For wrinkle-free, shiny and spotless skin, mash a ripe banana in a bowl. Apply the meshed banana evenly all over your face, neck and upper chest. Take a shower after 20 minutes.

Tea water and honey face pack

• 1 cup of tea water (cooled down)
• 2 spoons of rice flour
• ½ a spoon of honey

The rice flour acts as a very good scrub and honey moisturizes the skin. 
Method:

• Mix the above ingredients and apply on the skin. Leave it on till the mask dries completely for around 20 minutes or more.
• Before cleaning the mask with water, make sure you massage the facial skin in circular motions; this is very important as it removes the dead skin and evens out the skin tone.
• Then wash your face with cold water .This gives you a fairer and even skin tone.

Plan Your Diet

 Diet plays an important role in giving your skin that glow from within. Your skin reflects what’s going on inside. If you have a healthy diet, your skin will radiate that. A good way to ensure that your diet is healthy is by including food items of different colours in it. For example, have fruits of different colours which will ensure you get all essential nutrients. In addition to this, make sure your diet has foods from all food groups like carbs, proteins, fats, etc. A balanced diet will give your body required nutrients and vitamins. This in turn will enhance the blood circulation and ultimately give you a radiant glow.

healthy and Glowing skin

Egg, cucumber, lemon, honey, milk, butter and banana are all are natural and we use all things as a food. These foods are also benefit for us as a beauty tips.

If you want a healthy, glowing complexion, drink plenty of water. Water detoxifies the skin and keeps acne at bay. Wash your face on and off with good medicated soap and lukewarm water to keep away the dirt and impurities. Eat a balanced and healthy diet. Hot fomentation to open pores and rinsing the skin with cold water after squeezing waste is an effective remedy. Sun and air baths for the body are beneficial to the skin. A teaspoon of coriander juice mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder is also considered an effective remedy to treat acne scars naturally.

Use meat bones in soup

 








So, why is chicken soup good when you have a cold? Experts say, the bone marrow in chicken bones when added to soups and stews helps because marrow is the root of blood and yin in Chinese medicine. It contains a sort of fat found in our organs that encourages the body to produce white blood cells — our disease fighting force.

Benefits of Honey

A toast with honey. That's a perfect way to start your day. Apart from its great taste, honey has lots of health and nutrition benefits. Honey is a great natural source of carbohydrates which provide strength and energy to our bodies. If you are suffering from fatigue, then honey can help you a lot. Honey is known for its effectiveness in instantly boosting the performance, endurance and reduce muscle fatigue of athletes. The glucose in honey is absorbed by the body quickly and gives an immediate energy boost. It is known that honey has also been found to keep levels of blood sugar fairly constant compared to other types of sugar. So, it's time to include honey in your diet.

If you are feeling low and lethargic in the morning, don't try those energy drinks. Instead have a toast with honey or add honey to your corn flakes. It will be refreshing for you.

- One of the better known health benefits of honey is that it is able to help treat sore throats honey not only soothes throats but can also kill certain bacteria that causes the infection.

- Next time before you go for a workout, take a spoon of honey to enable you to go for the extra mile.

- Its antiseptic properties inhibits the growth of certain bacteria and helps keep external wounds clean and free from infection. Honey has been used as a natural cure in first aid treatment for wounds, burns an

d cuts. Its antibacterial properties prevent infection and functions as an anti-inflammatory agent.
1. Honey and Cinnamon: A Perfect Combination

Honey and cinnamon have been curing many diseases and infections since ancient times. Traditional societies have mixed honey and cinnamon from time immemorial to cure people from common cold, sore throat and skin infections. This practice is still followed by alternate medicine practitioners who use it to cure infertility in men and women. The combination of honey and cinnamon cures arthritis pain, cholesterol, hair fall and gastric problems. It also clears stomach ulcers and helps digest the heaviest meals. The most common use of honey and cinnamon is to cure cold and sore throat. Studies show that applying honey and cinnamon on your skin cures pimples and acne.

2. Honey and Immunity

Studies show that honey is an excellent remedy for improving your immunity against allergies and asthma. Honey contains floral flavonoids. When the honey is ingested, they immediately increase the antioxidant levels within the cells of the body and decrease the capillary permeability and fragility. Honey has also shown anti-cancer and anti-tumor properties preventing the risks of cancer in humans. Research by students at the Xavier University in New Orleans showed positive result of local honey and its allergy curing properties. The results say that honey acts as a vaccine for those who are allergic to pollen grains. Honey contains the same kind of pollen grains that cause this allergy. By consuming honey, we make the body accustomed to these pollen grains decrease the chance of the immune response to them like release of histamines. Local honey is said to be the best kind against allergies.

3. Honey and Stamina

Honey helps build stamina in athletes. When athletes take honey drinks before and after important athletic events, it replaces all the carbohydrates and minerals spent during the workout or in extreme conditions. While we are going through workouts, our body sweats and we lose minerals. Honey contains a good amount of all the important minerals and replaces them in the body. It is like an energy drink for the sportsmen and athletes and helps them in muscle building.

4. Honey and Weight Loss

Honey is a natural sweetener that contains 22 amino acids including a variety of minerals, which are important for metabolism and therefore helpful in preventing obesity. Lemon juice with a little honey early morning is believed to be the effective anti-cellulite treatment. This is an effective remedy to speed up shedding pounds from your body. Again, honey and cinnamon is another powerful remedy for effective weight loss. For people who love binge eating, honey can be taken as an effective remedy for digestion later on.

5. Honey and Cosmetics

Honey is widely used in many types of cosmetics like lip balm, face creams and shower gels. The reason behind this is because honey does not spoil due to its high sugar content. It has 50% more density than water. The osmotic property of honey attributes to its anti-bacterial property. Honey is a thick liquid that acts as a perfect skin and hair conditioner. It brings smoothness to the skin and hair. Hence, is used in cosmetics and shampoos.

6. Honey and Antiseptic Properties

Generally in hospitals, doctors prefer Hydrogen peroxide to clean wounds so they heal quickly. The same chemical is present in honey in very good amounts. It is released by diluting honey in water or body fluids. When it is applied on the open wounds, especially burn wounds, the glucose present in honey dilutes gradually releasing Hydrogen peroxide. And due to its viscous constituency, honey prevents wounds from sticking to the dressing and there are little or no scars after healin

The health benefits of yogurt

 

Yogurt, thought to have been part of Middle Eastern diets as early as 2000 BC, is a food we have long been told is good for us. But what was once a simple dairy product has changed. These days the choices in yogurt are much broader -– and more confusing –- than ever. Many yogurts have fruit and flavour added, some yogurts claim to be fat-free, while others advertise low calories or no added sugar. Some manufacturers are adding vitamins, omega-3s and probiotics to further enhance health benefits. What does all this mean, and how do we choose what's best for us?
Yogurt: A natural creation
Yogurt is a healthful food made by adding a starter culture of bacteria to pasteurized milk. The bacteria naturally act on the milk's sugar to create lactic acid, which gives yogurt its characteristic thick, creamy texture and tangy taste. Some yogurts are heat-treated to increase shelf life, which kills the bacteria and its healthful attributes. The words live or active, used to describe bacteria in the list of ingredients, let consumers know the bacteria is living and functional. To keep the bacteria alive, keep yogurt refrigerated and eat it soon after the container is opened.
All those additives
Flavoured yogurts often contain additional ingredients; as well as sugar and fruit, they may contain everything from artificial dyes to preservatives and sweeteners (natural or artificial), to ingredients that enhance flavour. Thickeners or stabilizers such as gelatin are commonly added to create a thicker texture and increase shelf life. While not harmful, thickeners and stabilizers are used instead of more nutritious (and costly) dairy ingredients such as milk powder, which can also thicken yogurt and increase its shelf life.
Some health benefits of yogurt
• Yogurt is rich in calcium, which is essential for maintaining colon health and reducing the risk of colon cancer.
• Calcium works with the live cultures found in some yogurt to increase absorption by the bones, making yogurt an excellent choice to help prevent osteoporosis.
• Yogurt is an important source of calcium for people who have difficulty digesting the lactose (sugar) in milk, because yogurt contains lactase -– the enzyme we need to break down lactose for proper digestion.
• Yogurt is rich in protein, B vitamins and essential minerals and low in carbohydrates. It's also low in fat (if you choose yogurt made from nonfat or low-fat milk).
Beneficial bacteria
Eating yogurt may help with digestion, but for yogurt to have this positive effect, you not only have to eat it with live bacteria, but you should also eat it daily. Why? Only a small amount of the bacteria it contains can withstand the acidity of our stomachs and reach the intestines. As well, the bacteria will pass through your digestive system within a day or two, so to ensure that it is in your intestines at all time, you should eat yogurt every day.
Not new, but improved
To make yogurt even healthier for consumers, some manufacturers are adding certain key nutrients that are often deficient in our diet. Check labels for nutrient contents.
Folic acid: Deficiency of this B vitamin is associated with congenital malformations in infants. Synthetic folic acid added to food is absorbed at almost twice the rate of that found naturally, making its addition to food extremely beneficial to pregnant and nursing women. Low levels of folic acid are also linked to coronary heart disease and stroke. You can find folic acid in Yoplait Source Cardio yogurt.
Vitamin D: Some yogurts contain this vitamin, which is important for helping our bodies absorb and use calcium. Vitamin D is especially important for people over 50, who need twice the amount as those under 50. You can find it in yogurts such as Astro Jeunesse, Yoplait Source, and Danone Activia, Cardiva and Silhouette.
Omega-3s: Since our bodies can't synthesize these essential fatty acids, we have to get them through food. Omega-3s contribute to normal growth and development of our brain, eyes and nervous system; they can also reduce the risk of heart disease, inflammatory problems and depression. You can find them in yogurts such as Astro BioBest Omega 3, Danone Cardiva and Yoplait Source Cardio.

Tips for healthy hair and skin

 

1. - Use cleansers at night to remove make up and dirt before using a face wash.
2. - Use sunscreen everyday even if you are indoors - the sun's UVA rays come through windows too and contribute to aging, pigmenting and tanning. Ideally, sunscreen should be applied every three hours.
3. - Sunscreen should have an SPF of 30 or more. SPF is the degree of protection against UVB rays, hence sunscreen must have UVA protection as well. The usual UVA protection ingredients are Avobenzone, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Mexoryl and Tinosorb.
4. - Make up products like foundations, mineral powders and compacts do not have adequate sun protection.
5. - Indian skin tends to tan and pigment easily and patchily. There is a very thin line between tanning and pigmentation. If your tan hasn't gone in 4-6 weeks, see a dermatologist.
6. - It is advisable to use mild skin lightening creams as prevention. Look for botanical ingredients like Arbutin, Bearberry, Licorice, Mulberry, Ginseng, Gingko, Emblica, Turmeric - curcuma, Grapeseed and vitamins like C and A, and Niacinamide.
7. - Aging can be intrinsic, i.e. genetic, and can be delayed by exercise and, to a lesser extent, through diet. Extrinsic factors include increased UV intensity, increased pollution as well as stress. All these factors tend to dry the skin and make it more prone to pigmentation and aging. Hence it is important to start caring for your skin in your teens.
8. - Extrinsic factors produce Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), which are naughty oxygen molecules that damage the cells and make them age faster. Anti-oxidants neutralise these ROS.
9. - At night, use a moisturiser with an age-protecting agent.
10. - For younger skin, look for ingredients with antioxidants like vitamins C, E or a whole range of botanicals like green tea, grapeseed or pomegranate extract, curcumin, etc. You might also like to look out for the following: Genistein, ECGC, Resveratrol, Idebenone and Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10.
11. - Kitchen ingredients like fruits do not work.
12. - For older skin, look for the following ingredients: peptides, vitamin A and derivatives like retinol and other retinoids, Alpha, beta and polyhydroxy acids.
13. - Exfoliation should be done with extreme caution and only with modern bead exfoliators. Avoid granular scrubs as these tend to damage the skin microscopically, which can lead to slow, insidious and patchy darkening.

Don’t skip breakfas

 

 Studies show that eating a proper breakfast is one of the most positive things you can do if you are trying to lose weight. Breakfast skippers tend to gain weight. A balanced breakfast includes fresh fruit or fruit juice, a high-fibre breakfast cereal, low-fat milk or yoghurt, wholewheat toast, and a boiled egg.

food cure constipation

Apples Apple juice contains sugars and liquids so it helps relieve constipation. The fiber content helps regulate bowel movements.

 Banana High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem .Can act as a laxative though some say bananas are not good for constipation.

 Beans They act as a laxative.












Blueberries Blueberries are rich in fiber and can act as a laxative

 Cabbage: Presences of roughage in cabbage helps in relieve constipation .Raw cabbage eatenas a salad everyday is very useful for those who suffer from constipation.












Carrots They are high in fiber .carrot juice can help in making stools soft.




  Oats because of their high soluble fiber they help in relieving constipation.









   Wheat germ It is rich in fiber and relieves occasional constipation.

 Wheat bran It is rich in dietary fiber and thus often helps in relieving occasional constipation.






Prunes prunes are most affective in relieving constipation. Doctors often recommend prunejuice for constipation. Prune juice contains natural laxative. Prunes are rich in dietary fiber.