Friday, October 28, 2011

Natural facts about Tea tree oil


Introduction to Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil has gained huge focus in recent years for its antiseptic, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Tea Tree Oil is very potent in all these areas, and has even been shown as effective against MRSA. As well as these medical properties tea tree oil is also useful as a home remedy for acne and certain other skin conditions. these cosmetic uses have found it appearing in an increasing number of skin treatments.

Tea Tree Oil has gained use in a lot of cosmetic and cleansing products because of these fantastic qualities. Despite this, there are a few home treatments using Tea Tree Oil which are proven to be effective.

Tea Tree Oil Home Treatment for Athlete's Foot

Tea Tree Oil has been well documented as a natural home treatment for athletes foot, and simply needs to be applied twice daily with a cotton swab. The downside is that it is not quite effective as some of the commercial athlete's foot treatments available in stores. However, a few drops of tea tree oil in your bath, or weekly application by cotton swap, is a valuable technique for the prevention of athletes foot in future.

As well as athletes foot, you can use tea tree oil on other fungal infections, which can sometimes appear in concealed places such as behind the ear.

Tea Tree Oil Home Remedy for Dandruff

Dandruff is the bane of millions of lives around the globe. There are plenty of shampoos promising anti-dandruff results, but lets face it, they do not always work. Tea Tree Oil has shown to be hugely effective in treating dandruff when 3-4 drops are mixed in with a handful of shampoo.

This simple dandruff home remedy can quickly cut down on dandruff, and even cure it completely. While this might seem too good to be true, studies have shown that regular tea tree oil treatment can have significant benefits to dandruff

Natural Home Remedies for Jaundice


Jaundice is caused by the increase in level of pigment bilirubin in the body. Due to this increase skins color appears yellow and the eye color seems whitish. It is one of the most common liver disorders that result from a blockage in the bile duct. Bile is a very important and vital digestive fluid that is necessary for proper nutrition.

Various Causes of Jaundice
  • Obstruction in the bile duct
  • Severe hepatitis
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Alcoholic liver disease
Natural Home Remedies for Jaundice
  • Drink one glass of sugarcane juice with half a lemon juice 2-3 times in a day. This is one of the effective remedy for jaundice.
  • Add one pinch of black pepper in buttermilk and drink this for at least 7-8 days.
  • In the early morning drink tomato juice with a pinch of salt in it. This juice is highly beneficial for the treatment of jaundice.
  • Take 4 gram Indian gooseberry with water thrice a day for at least 20-25 days. It is very effective in curing all liver problems.
  • Add 10-12 lemon leaves in 1-cup water and boil it. Leave the water covered for 5-6 minutes. Drink this mixture for 6-7 days. This is also effective home remedy for jaundice treatment.
  • Add 2 teaspoons of oregano in 1-cup boiling water and leave it for 10-12 minutes. Filter and drink this mixture. This is another very effective remedy for jaundice.

Natural cure for pimples

Face Pimples (Acne) treatment – the age-old Chinese method

Like to share with you a natural remedy used by olden days Chinese to treat face pimples.

In the 1950s, there was a Hongkong actress with severe acne problem. So later when her movie fans noticed an improvement in her complexion, everyone was keen to know the secret formula she used. In one of the media interviews, she was generous enough to reveal the long-lost formula. Here it is:-

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon Tapioca starch (without preservatives)

A small amount of cold tap water


Procedure:

(1) Wash face with cold water, without any soap or cleanser.

(2) Mix tapioca starch with cold water until it is in liquid form

(3) Apply the lotion onto face. (When it dries up, there will be a thin layer of powder.)

(4) Leave it on for 1-2 hours or longer, if convenient.

(5) Rinse thoroughly with cold water, without any soap or cleanser

Note: Use the lotion daily, as and when convenient. Do not apply any cosmetics within 3 hours after the usage of the lotion.

Those with hyper-sensitive skin or allergies should use patch test before actually using this natural remedy. Rinse off lotion immediately if any redness, irritation or discomfort feelings occur.

Even after rinsing, there might still be some residual lotion water which will form a very, very thin layer of powder on the face. If you are using rather thick, concentrated starch powder lotion, the residual powder on the face can be quite white in colour. Please make sure you wash away the residual powder thoroughly before you go out, otherwise, ha-ha, you look like a white painted doll roaming on the street.

Cooling and soothing effect

From my own experimentation, I found that the tapioca starch lotion has a cooling and soothing effect on the face. Pimple redness and itchiness gradually goes off. Encouraged by the results, even after my acne problem solved, I still used it regularly for few years as the starch powder seemed to make the face smoother to the touch.

However, as with all kinds of products, it works well for me but might not be for you. For those whose acne condition is driving them nuts, this is an alternative treatment option if professional treatment so far did not produce good results.

Natural remedies are inexpensive and have been known to cure some health and skin problems.

DISCLAIMER: As natural ingredients can also cause allergies or irritate sensitive eyes, please use with caution. The writer disclaims all liabilities and offers article for purposes of sharing age-old natural remedies only.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Facts about Ginger

Ginger tea helps dispel pathogenic cold and is recommended for those working in cool air-conditioned rooms.

GINGER is a warm-energy herb and is especially helpful in summer to treat conditions caused by spending too much time in air-conditioned rooms.

Eating turnip in winter and ginger in summer to keep the doctor away - that's the traditional Chinese medicine version of "an apple a day" in the West. The saying is widely known and has been passed down through generations.

Health tips


Dark green leafy vegetables (kale, spinach, turnip and mustard greens)

Best source of lutein and zeaxanthin which are especially important in preventing macular degeneration in older people. The dark green color "disguises" beta-carotene.

Broccoli
Contains high levels of lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin C.

Carrots and yams
Also pumpkins, squash, orange-yellow-red bell peppers. Rich in eye-healthy antioxidants and very high in beta-carotene, the pigment in bright orange fruits and vegetables and a precursor of vitamin A. Vitamin A is critical to normal vision and plays a major role in preventing night blindness and maintaining a healthy cornea.

Gouqi (wolfberry), jue ming zi (semen cassiae torae) and green tea
Eye-reinforcing drinks.

Orange-colored fruits (oranges, papaya, mangos, melon, peaches, persimmons)
Rich in vitamin C, lutein and zeaxanthin.

Flax seeds and flax oil
Rich in omega 3 fatty acids (also oily, deep-sea fish like salmon) thought to ease effects of dry eye syndrome.

Garlic, sunflower seeds, nuts, black walnuts, oatmeal and brown rice
Contain selenium, a mineral that helps absorb antioxidants and prevent eye problems.

Garbanzo beans, kidney beans, oatmeal and whole wheat bread
Contain zinc, an important mineral that works with antioxidants to promote overall eye health.

Wheat germ, soy and safflower oil
Rich in vitamin E, as are pistachios, peanuts and particularly almonds.

Note: Sugary desserts, sodas, drinks and fried foods should be eaten in moderation. They are high in acid, which can contribute to eyeball malfunction.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Osteoporosis Treatment

Osteoporosis Treatment, Fact, Causes, Symptoms, Preventions, and Pictures

Osteoporosis Fact
One of two women and one in four men aged over 50 years suffer from osteoporosis. When reaching the age of 70 years, the number of women who suffer from osteoporosis more. Can be up to 10% of the total number of women.
Data from the Ministry of Health stated that two out of five Indonesian people susceptible to osteoporosis.
In Asia, 52% of women over age 50 have low bone density.
Women who have experienced menopause, bone health if you do not keep them within 5-7 years will

Friday, October 14, 2011

Maintaining Substantial Weight Loss In Long Term Is Possible Say Researchers

While slow weight gain is typical for weight losers, some manage to maintain substantial weight loss in the long term, as much as 10% of initial body weight for ten years, according to a new analysis of data from a registry of successful dieters. Dr Graham Thomas, a researcher at the National Weight Control Registry, presented the results of the analysis at the 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity Society, in Orlando, Florida, last week.