Bad Habits That Make Your Hair Thinner

Taking hot steamy showers:

Hot water dehydrates strands (just like skin), leading to dry, brittle hair that’s more prone to snap and fall out, explains Ryan Welter, MD, a Boston-based hair transplant surgeon. “Not only are you washing your hair’s protective oils down the drain, but the heat throws your scalp's pores into overdrive to keep up with oil production, which can damage the root and lead to additional shedding.”
Save your healthy hairs : Take the temp down a few degrees. “Opt for a warm shower, and try to rinse hair with the coolest temperature possible.”

 

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.

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.

Reasons behind sleepless nights

Restless sleep is a recurring problem with most of us. And while a snoring partner is one of the primary reasons for you waking up  abruptly in the night, the other factors could be internal and may be related to your health. We get experts to break it down for you.

Headache
 The recurrent night awakenings  causes the person to wake up with headaches. There are other symptoms like nocturnal snoring and daytime sleepiness to name a few.  Sleep apnea poses several health hazards including uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, etc. It can be easily diagnosed by doing a dedicated sleep study medically known as polysomnography.’
Solution: Treatment options depend on the results of the study and the advice of your specialist.
Breathlessness
Asthma is one of the primary causes of breathlessness and cough at nights. Breathlessness at night in an asthmatic should sound the alarm on uncontrolled disease, and warrant a review of the medication prescribed. Often the disease hasn’t even been diagnosed, as in children with asthma.

Solution: Better control of asthma means better sleep, and therefore better growth. In a patient with cardiac disease, never ignore a night-time cough and breathlessness, especially an episode that wakes up the patient around 2 am. It is often a sign of cardiac decompensation and may need review of treatment, especially drugs to reduce fluid overload in the body, and others to optimise cardiac function.’

Back pain
 Usually due to a bad mattress, either too hard or soft. Try putting your hand between your spine and the mattress. If it goes too easily, then the mattress is too hard. If it goes with difficulty, then your mattress is too soft.’

Solution: Mattresses should be changed once in eight to 10 years at least. Also, do not use too many pillows (unless you suffer from acid-reflux), and the ideal possible way to sleep would be to use one pillow below neck, and one below knees to reduce back strain. Patients with arthritis tend to get worse pain at nights, and may benefit with an anti-inflammatory (pain-killer) before sleeping. However, be careful with regular use of these drugs too, as excess use can cause kidney damage.
Leg cramps
Restless leg syndrome RLS is a condition which is characterised by an urge to move , associated with unpleasant sensations that occurs or is worsened by rest and improves with activity. It can occur exclusively at night during sleep and therefore cause sleep disturbances. Various factors like iron deficiency anaemia, kidney failure, fibromyalgia, some neurological diseases and medications have been implicated as a cause.’

Solution: Detailed evaluation by sleep specialist and a polysomnography( sleep study ) is recommended. As the syndrome can vary from night to night. Treatment includes correction of anaemia if detected or treat any other suspected cause. Sometimes some types of oral medicines which alter neurochemical transmitters in the brain may be needed. These are to be consumed only after consulting a specialists.
Cough

In the horizontal position the acid from the stomach can travel up through the food pipe and cause irritation in the throat, which in turn causes cough and sleep disturbance. Some people are inherently predisposed to this and some may have it occasionally when they have had a very heavy meal just before sleeping.’
Solution: Interval of at least two hours between eating and sleeping and eating a light dinner can decrease this.
Sleeping with two pillows and keeping the head high will help in this condition. Antacid medications as advised by your doctor if the symptoms persist. The nose normally drains into the throat. When there is a cold and the sinuses are  filed with secretions they drain into the throat in the lying down position and this triggers a spasm of cough. This can be rectified by sleeping in a slightly propped up position using two pillows. A cough suppressant or cold medicines as advised by the physician may be needed.

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.

Greek Olive Pits

Those annoying little seeds inside Greek olives can do wonders for your appearance. When ground, these pits act as a grainy exfoliating face mask to help remove dirt build-up and dead skin cells.

How to make it: Grind them up in a food processor and use them as a body scrub to remove dry, dead skin cells.

Pomegranate..food facial

These tart crunchy seeds are loaded with anti-aging compounds, like antioxidants and vitamin C, and are a popular addition to yogurt or oatmeal.

But, they are also beneficial when it comes to your beauty regimen.

This Pomegranate Exfoliating Scrub at-home recipe helps remove dead skin cells for smooth, soft skin.

How to make it: In a food processor, combine 2 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds and 1 cup uncooked oatmeal. Transfer to bowl; stir in 2 tablespoons honey (an antiseptic) and 2 tablespoons buttermilk. Apply to face for a few minutes, then rinse. For rough patches (like elbows), add  cup turbinado sugar.

Health benefits of pudina that can keep you in mint condition

We all have heard of mint or pudina, as an ingredient in chutney or as a garnish in a subzi. It adds that special zing to almost all foods it is added to. But it is much more than just a garnish, the humble mint leaves have a number of health benefits that you probably didn’t know about. Here are some of them

1. Relieves indigestion
Pudina is packed with antioxidants and phytonurients that do wonders for your stomach. The menthol present in pudina helps the enzymes necessary for digestion and helps the process along, by acting on the smooth muscles of the stomach. These muscles when activated work more efficiently relieving indigestion.
It is also known to calm stomach cramps, help beat acidity and gets rid of flatulence. According to Ayurveda practitioners, it is also very beneficial for patients suffering from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). It helps the muscles in the stomach relax and promotes overall digestion. Drink a cup of pudina tea after every meal by either boiling the leaves along with a few green tea leaves or on their own for maximum benefits. Read about home remedies to treat acidity.
2. Fights aches and pains
A number of pain balms use mint extracts as the main ingredient in their products. That is because when the mint extract is used on an area that is hurting, it immediately provides a cooling effect that partially numbs the area. This helps in lessening the pain. Another method is to inhale the fumes of mint extract. This soothes the nerves and gives a calming feeling to the entire body. It indirectly soothes aches and pains as well as nausea associated with a headache. Find out why you shouldn’t ignore constant body aches.
3. Gives you glowing and acne free skin
Mint has a unique property that soothes and calms itchy and infected skin. It  has potent anti- inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties which work wonders on acne prone skin, and is often used in a number of cleansers, toners and in some lip balms as well. The strong antioxidants present in mint leaves leaves the skin with a natural glow and rehydrate dull and dry skin.  Mint has a high content of salicylic acid which helps prevent pimples, blemishes and even helps get rid of blackheads. The compounds present in mint  helps in faster shedding of dull and dry skin which in turn helps avoid clogging of pores resulting in pimple free skin. Read about other natural remedies for acne free skin.
4. Helps fight oral infections
Mint leaves are packed with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. That is why they are so great to for your oral health. It kills bacteria in the mouth preventing tooth decay, beats bad breath and keeps your tongue and teeth clean naturally. Just chew on a few leaves on mint regularly to keep dental diseases at bay.
5. Helps relieve cough and asthma
Mint has a very strong odour which helps open up the airways and allows relaxed breathing. It is also an expectorant and helps the expulsion of phlegm, allowing the patient recover faster. Its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help relieve inflammation along the respiratory tract. If you are suffering from a cough, drop one drop of mint extract in warm water and inhale the fumes through the mouth and push out the steam through your nose. This way mint extract passes through your throat and nose relieving both the areas. In the case of asthmatic patients the same principle can be followed. According to Ayurvedic doctors, simply planting a mint plant outside the window of an asthma patient will help keep the diseases at bay. Read more about asthma.
6. Helps relieve the pain associated with menstrual cramps
Since mint leaves purify the blood and have an anti-spasmodic effect on the soothe muscles of our body, it is a great remedy to relieve the pain of menstrual cramps. It also relieves nausea associated with the condition. Just brew a hot cup of mint tea and sip it several times through the day. It will make you feel calmer and soother your uterus too. read about the tried ans tested tips to beat menstrual cramps.
7. Beats morning sickness in pregnant women
Due to the effects it has on one’s stomach, it is a great remedy for expectant mothers. It helps relieve the nausea related to morning sickness by activating the enzymes necessary for digestion. Eating a few leaves or smelling the crushed leaves of mint every morning is a great way for mothers-to-be to overcome this difficult period. A warning though, mothers should be careful not to have this after the baby is born as it is known to affect lactation. Read about how you can deal with morning sickness.
8. Boosts immunity
Mint leaves are packed with nutrients such as calcium, phosphorous, vitamin C, D, E and small amounts of vitamin B complex. All these compounds put together improves the body’s immune system, keeping it safe from infections and inflammation. Read about natural remedies to boost your immunity.
9. Beats stress and depression
In aromatherapy mint extract is used to beat stress and rejuvenate the mind. Breathing in the fumes of mint helps relax the body and calm the mind, freeing it of stress. It releases a small amount of serotonin in the brain that also helps beat depression. If you are feeling low, add a little mint leaves or mint extract to your bath water, or use mint extract on a vaporizer to get some relief. Read more about stress.
10. Helps fight cancer
Mint has a potent phytochemical that can prevent various types of cancers. Called perillyl alcohol, the phytonutrient has shown the capability of preventing skin cancer, colon cancer and lung cancer in animal studies. Its benefits in this particular area are still under the scanner when it comes to humans. Read more about cancer.

10 Foods reduce blood pressure

1 Apricot dried Apricots are helpful in lowering high blood pressure as well as relieve constipation.

2 Avocados They have good sources of potassium and thus helps regulate blood pressure.

3 Bananas Banana is extremely potassium rich and potassium is a mineral which helps maintain blood pressure.

4 Beets Beetroots are used as a treatment for constipation and its juice is used to lower high blood pressure. According to a study drinking 500 ml of beetroot juice helps lower blood pressure within an hour.

5 Broccoli Broccoli is high in glutamic acid which is helpful in reducing blood pressure.

6 Figs Figs are rich in fiber as well as potassium so dried figs act as a laxative and helps control blood pressure.

7 Garlic Garlic is said to lower blood pressure. Some say garlic if taken as roasted can help reduce the high blood pressure.

8 Mangoes Mangoes are rich in potassium which is key mineral for lowering high blood pressure.

9 Mushrooms Mushroomshelp lower high blood pressure.

10 Watermelon The juice of watermelon is said to be effective for high blood pressure.

People who suffer from high blood pressure should limit the salt intake in their food.

Some other foods that help in relieving constipation are

Spinach spinach is considered to be helpful in regulating bowel movements. Fresh spinach boiled and taken early in the morning is considered to be useful for relieving constipation.

Some other foods that help regulate blood pressure are

Limes, Lemons, Chestnuts and Cantaloupe.