Ayurvedic Tips for Sound Sleep


Sleep is a way to nourish our bodies, minds and spirits. It is an essential component of good healthand peace of mind. This quiet state gives us a chance to renew, refresh and restore ourselves.Getting sound sleep each night imparts physical and mental balance to prepare for the next day.Ayurveda views restful sleep as important as diet and an essential pillar of good health.Loss of sleep, or insomnia, is a widespread problem that interferes with our ability to work andthink clearly. Our bodies can feel heavy, lethargic and sometimes achy after a couple of restlessnights. The appetite is weakened and digestion is impaired. Ayurveda generally identifies insomniaas being caused by excess vata or excess pitta (or a combination of the two).Vata's light and mobile qualities make it difficult for the mind to rest. Often a vata person will notbe able to fall asleep because of the mind's tendency to replay thoughts and emotions from theday. When a vata individual does fall asleep, many times the sleep is light and restless, never quitereaching a deep sound sleep. There is a tendency to wake in the early morning hours, 2-4am, andbe unable to get back to sleep.
Pitta individuals tend to lose sleep between 10pm-2am, the time of night ruled by pitta dosha. If pitta individuals can not fall asleep before 10pm, pitta's intense sharpness of intellect combinedwith the quality of light from pitta's fire make this a tempting time to "burn the midnight oil." Theyare also most prone to indulge in midnight snacks, which can further impair their quality of sleepand digestion. Pittas can also have a difficult time letting go of stress from the day and relaxingbefore bed.
Sleep disorders due to an imbalance in kapha dosha generally relate to excessive sleep and
lethargy. Although the person may sleep long and deep, they do not wake up feeling well rested.
Obesity and sluggishness can result.
Ayurveda's dietary and lifestyle guidelines, herbal remedies, yoga and meditation help to ensure a
healing and restful night's sleep. Firstly, it is important to make sure that you are setting aside
enough time for sleep. Some people do not need as much sleep as others, but generally six to
seven hours of uninterrupted sleep is sufficient for most. People with a predominately vata
constitution may benefit from more hours of sleep, while kaphas benefit from less. If you are not
getting enough sleep, go to bed earlier. Early to bed, early to rise is a good recommendation for all
doshas. Generally, it is not recommended to sleep during the day because this increases kapha.
Successful Ayurvedic healing always begins with removal of the cause. Though there are
sometimes physiological and external factors that inhibit sound sleep, most causes of insomnia are
psychological.
Some common causes of insomnia are:

• anxiety stress
• fear & insecurity
• worry
• grief
• anger
• too much travel

It is also important to note that insomnia can occur as a secondary disorder or a symptom of other more serious disorders such as depression, acid reflux, or sleep apnea. In this case, the primary imbalance must be dealt with effectively.
Here are some general tips to create healthy sleep habits and promote sound sleep.
Diet
Vata individuals should eat warm and nourishing foods such as soups or other one-pot meals no less than three hours before bed. Generally a vata pacifying diet is recommended.
Pitta individuals can eat something more substantial, avoiding hot, spicy, and oily foods, to ensure that they don't get hungry in the night. Generally a pitta pacifying diet is recommended.

Other recommendations to promote sound sleep:

• Avoid stimulants such as caffeine which can disrupt natural sleep cycles.
• Try a cup of warm milk spiced with nutmeg or cardamom before bed.

Lifestyle
Many of us feel like we are on the go all day long. Every action of the body and mind uses energy.
It is easy to see how a work environment creates stress, but what most people do not realize isthat various forms of entertainment and even maintaining a social life can leave the body moretense than relaxed. One of the keys to relaxation is to reduce the number of stimuli to which weare subjected. Find some down time during each day to relax. Even just ten minutes a day canmake the body and mind's transition to sleep easier when it's time for bed.

• Slow down and develop a regular daily routine.
• Take walks in nature or get some other moderate exercise each day.
• Make the bedroom a peaceful oasis for sleep and relaxation only. Keep computers,
televisions, and other work related electronic devices in a different room.
• A warm bath or shower before bed can help to calm the nervous system and relax the body.
• Before bed, massage the scalp and soles of your feet with Brahmi Oil.
• Go to sleep before 10pm.

Herbs
• I Sleep Soundly contains the sleep promoting herbs chamomile, passionflower, and skullcap
to help calm the mind, soothe nerves and support sound, restful sleep. Also found in this
formula is ashwagandha which helps to rejuvenate the mind and body and manage stress
while brahmi brings calm and clarity to the mind.
• Banyan's Tranquil Mind is formulated to soothe and calm the nerves without creating
dullness or lethargy. This synergistic blend of herbs balances mental activity, releases
excess vata and awakens a natural state of peace and well-being.
• Healthy Vata helps balance vata, remove excess vata, and support overall health.
• Brahmi Oil helps calm and clear the mind, enhancing peaceful sleep.

Meditation
Meditation is an effective way to reduce stress, dissolve anxieties and invite a sense of calm to
your mind. This simple practice can help you to release tension and worries before they interfere
with your sleep.
• Sit quietly, firmly rooted, focusing on the crown of your head and your breath.
• Bring your awareness to the natural rhythm of your breath.
• Notice the gentle inhalation, exhalation and the short pause of retention in between.
• If the mind begins to wander, invite it back to the breath.
• Allow thoughts to ebb and flow with the breath, staying perfectly present to each moment.
• Practice meditating 5-20 minutes every day, particularly before bed.

Yoga
Practicing yoga is very therapeutic for sleep. One of the most calming and soothing postures orasanas for the entire nervous system is Savasana or Corpse Pose. This pose gives total relaxationto the body reducing physical, mental and emotional stress and strain and fatigue of all kinds.

Follow these simple steps for Savasana and practice before bedtime:
Lie on back, gently tucking chin and extending through the crown of the head.
• Allow arms to rest slightly away from the sides of the body, palms facing upwards.
• Relax the legs, allowing them to roll naturally open from the hip joint. Toes will be pointing
away from each other.
• Draw an imaginary line down the center of the body, noticing the symmetry of shoulders
and hips.
• Close the eyes and allow the eyeballs to sink back in their sockets.
• Breathe normally with full awareness. Make the breath soft and effortless.
• Allow the mind to descend toward the heart, passively watching each inhalation and
exhalation.
• Remain in this pose for 5-30 minutes.
• Slowly and gently bring awareness back to all parts of the body.

Pranayama
Yogic breathing exercises or pranayama is an excellent way to revitalize prana within the body.
Pranayama is a practice in controlling the breath. The breath is a bridge linking the body and mind.
Pranayama cleanses and strengthens the physical body while calming and clearing the mind.
During deep abdominal breathing or full yogic breathing, inhalation happens in three stages.
Firstly, the diaphragm moves downward into the abdomen, drawing air into the lowest part of the lungs. Then the intercostal muscles expand the rib cage moving air into the middle part of the lungs. Lastly, air comes into the upper part of the chest causing the clavicles to gently rise.
Try this practice before bed to promote relaxation:
• Sit in a comfortable cross-legged position or in a chair or lay on the floor.
• Keep the spine long and relaxed, with chin slightly tucked towards the chest.
• Place one hand on the abdomen and the other over the heart.
• Inhaling slowly, feel the belly expand first. Then, the rib cage expands. Finally, allow the
breath to fill the upper chest, all the way up to the clavicles.
• Exhale slowly from the top down, gently pressing the naval towards the spine at the end of
the exhalation to fully expel the breath from the lower lobes of the lungs.
• Continue steadily and rhythmically for 5 minutes.

Tips on Sleep


Sleep is most important for maintenance of health and longevity for the human beings. It is appropriately called 'Jagaddhatri ' because of its mechanism of overcoming wear and tear of the body due to physical work and mental stress and tissue loss. Numerous researches have shown the adverse effects of lack of sleep on mind and body.

One should sleep with head to the east or north.
The bedroom should be absolutely clean, well ventilated and free from noise and disturbance.The bed must be neat clean and free from bugs.
The bedroom should be draught free.One should avoid sleep when the brain is excited e.g. after reading, thinking, drinking etc.
The mind must be as free from worldly affairs and worries as possible while going to bed. This may be achieved by praying to God at the time of going to bed.
Sleeping late at night leads to ill health.
A minimum of 7 hours sleep is required in 24 hours to repair the wear and tear of the body.
Sleep during the day should be avoided as far as possible.
However, if one keeps awake at night, he can take some sleep in the daytime. Day sleep is not contraindicated in summer but in winter the day sleep increases kapha thereby causing respiratory and digestive troubles.I
t is advisable to massage the head, soles and palms with oil before going to bed. By massage dreams can be controlled.

Home Remedies for Glowing Skin


Glowing skin is a reflection of the inner healthiness and perfect body metabolism. Every individual wishes to have a flawless radiating skin which can make even the most regular looking person stand out in the crowd. Glow on skin depends largely on the kind of lifestyle one leads. The meals, exercising and work out habits etc. directly effect the radiance on the skin. Thus if naturally glowing skin is what you aim for, it is rather important to have healthy eating habits and lifestyle. For extra care, one can try few natural skin care regimes involving home remedies and ayurveda. So if you are worried about blackheads, dark circles, pigmentation and all that is there on your face, you must adopt certain natural home remedies for skincare to get a clear and glowing skin as discussed under. Take a look:

Quick 5 Skin Glowing Tips



  • •Rub a piece of papaya on face for instant glow.
  • •Go glowing with milk-banana face pack. (Mashed banana in milk)
  • •Apply honey and rinse it off after some time with cold water for instant glow on skin.
  • •Boil some cabbage in water and wash the face with it(after cooling), would render immense radiance to skin.
  • •Mashed tomato in curd if applied on face can work wonders for skin.

Skincare Packs For Different Skin Types


Face packs should always be used as per the skin type. There are certain ingredients that doesn't suit to varying skin types. Thus, it is better to opt for tried and tested formulas. Some of the skin special face packs are mentioned as under:

For Oily Skin

Make a paste of 2 tbsp of wheat flour with some water. Apply this on face in an upward motion. Let it dry and then wash with cool water. Pat dry. This remove excess oil from your skin.

For Dry Skin

Make a moisturizer by mixing ¾ cup rose water, ¼ cup of glycerine, 1 teaspoon of vinegar and ¼ tsp of honey and keep it in a bottle. Use regularly for cleansing.

For Normal Skin

Take juice of half an orange or tomato and mix it with two teaspoons of curd. Now massage it lightly on face in an upward direction. Allow it to dry and then wash with cold water and pat dry. It gives a nice glow to the skin.

For Mixed Skin

Mix 3-4 tablespoons of Multani mitti or Fuller's Earth with 8-10 ground pudina (mint) leaves. Keep this pack in fridge overnight. Take it out in the morning and keep at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. Now apply it on face. Leave for 10-15 minutes. Wash off and pat dry.

Dark Circles Skincare Tips

Dark circles in and around the under eye area looks awful. It is mainly a problem that arises due to lack of sleep or tension and stress. Mentioned under are few skin care tips which can help in overcoming this particular problem. Check them out:

  • •Have enough sleep daily.
  • •Grind almonds to powder and store it in a bottle. Make a paste with milk and apply around your eye every morning. Let it dry and wash with cold water.
  • •Take a pad of absorbent cotton soaked in warm tea and gently dab around your eyes.
  • • There are many more home remedies for dark circles. Cure your under eye circles by adopting them.

Pigmentation Skincare Tips

Pigmentation actually means coloring. Skin pigmentation affects the original skin color and renders patches or spots on skin. Mentioned under are a couple of remedies that can help in getting rid of skin pigmentation. Check them out:

  • •Take two tablespoons of milk powder. Get some hydrogen peroxide (20-volume strength) from the local chemist and add this to milk powder. Make a paste of this and add a few drops of glycerin and apply it to the dark spots. After 20 minutes, rinse it off. If the skin feels dry, use moisturizing lotion.

  • •Take a Vitamin E capsule and break it to get the gel or oil in it. Mix this with a few drops of Castor oil and apply on deeply pigmented areas.

Blemishes Skincare Tips

  • •Rub a slice of lemon or the remains of a squeezed lemon on the face. Let it to remain overnight. In the morning, wash it with cold water.
  • •Make a hole in a ripe tomato. Mix juice of one lemon into this tomato. Now rub the tomato on face. Let it dry. Now wash with water and pat dry.

Skin Care Tips from Kitchen

  • •Unboiled milk makes a wonderful skin cleanser.
  • •A smooth blend of honey and cream makes a perfect skin conditioner.
  • •Raw potatoes can be used as a natural skin bleaching agent.
  • •Prevent wrinkles by massaging the face with castor oil.
  • •A refrigerated concoction of cucumber juice, glycerin and rose water is a great sun protection lotion.

Best Ayurvedic Treatments For Anti Aging


Premature aging skin is one of the challenges before those who want to keep their skin youthfug skinl for longer periods of their lives. People, especially women, take many anti aging measures for skin care so that they may delay the process of aging which is represented by loosened skin. Ayurveda has deeply addressed this issue of aging skin. It says that premature aging of the skin is caused due to the aggravation of vata dosha, which naturally increases with age. Dryness of skin is a predominant trait of a Vata dosha body type constitution. Even in other people, Vata causes dryness of the skin when it is vitiated due to seasonal influences. In fact, skin ages due to both- internal as well as external factors. Internal factors may be listed as inability of skin to retain moisture, low levels of elastin production, lesser production of new skin cells etc. External factors include lifestyle choices and surrounding environment such as smoking, prolonged exposure to sun or extreme cold, poor diet, stress, lack of exercise etc. Here are some herbal remedies for skin. They are, in fact, home remedies for skin tightening which include usage of common household materials found in kitchen as well as some common Indian herbs.

• Massage face with clarified butter (ghee), almond oil or coconut oil before going to bed. An oil massage is the best remedy for dry skin. Almond and coconut oil are best Ayurvedic remedies for aging skin as they improve complexions, reduce fine lines and wrinkles apart from curing crow's feet. For better absorption, anti-aging oil massages should be done at night.
• Ghee or clarified butter contains vitamin E, beta-carotene, and antioxidants that prevent cell damage and fight free radicals. Rub ghee all over your body to get it absorbed in the skin. The best way to get benefits of ghee is to include it in your daily diet. Mix 1-2 teaspoons of ghee while cooking vegetables, dals etc.
• Apply fresh Aloe Vera juice to the skin. If you can't get fresh aloe vera, get aloe vera gel from health care shops.
• There are many benefits of honey, one being its anti aging property. Take 1/2 tablespoon of honey and mix it with 1-2 tablespoon of rose water.
Apply this mixture on face, neck, and other dry skin area. Leave it for about 15-20 minutes. Now wash it off with tepid water. Honey moisturizes and soothes dry skin. This mixture will clean your skin and tone it to give you a glowing complexion with wrinkle free skin.
•Take one teaspoon each of egg yolk and honey, and 1-2 teaspoon milk powder. Mix them well to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on face, neck and other dry skin area. Leave it for 10-15 minutes and then wash with cold water.
• Mix one egg yolk, 1 teaspoon each of honey, olive oil and vitamin E oil to make an anti aging lotion to be used as moisturizing facial mask. Apply it to face and other areas and leave for 15 minutes. Then wash it off with lukewarm water.
• Avoid too much of sun exposure as it is one of the main causes of wrinkles. Use umbrella, scarves or any other protective cover when going out in sun.
• Quit smoking Cigarette smoke ages skin by releasing an enzyme that breaks down elastin and collagen- vital components of skin.• Get adequate sleep. Sleeping position is also important. Try to sleep on your back, as it prevents wrinkle formation. Sleeping on sides may cause wrinkles on chin and cheek and sleeping with face-down will result in furrowed brow.
• Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. They have anti-oxidants that help fight damage caused by free radicals. They keep skin younger and radiant
.• Drink lots of water during the day to provide optimum supply of moisture to the skin.
• Do not over-wash your face. Washing face too often removes skin off its natural barrier oils and moisture that protect against wrinkles.
Basil herb or Ocimum Sanctum (tulsi) has effective anti-aging and anti-oxidant properties. Follow the traditional Ayurvedic method of boiling fresh tulsi leaves and water until the water reduces to half. Then drink the resulting water. The other ayurvedic way of having basil leaves is to eat the crushed herb when it cools.
• Switch to green tea. Green tea has anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing, and healing effects on skin which helps in skin rejuvenation.

Look Beautiful Naturally...


Ayurveda mentions many simple natural ways to maintain a healthy and glowing skin. Using these natural ways, one can stay beautiful for a longer period without having to suffer the side effects of the chemicals.

8 Skin Friendly Foods

  • • Avocado
  • • Green Tea
  • • Tomatoes
  • • Salmon Fish
  • • Eggs
  • • Pomegranate
  • • Walnuts
  • • Legume Beans

Important Habits to Get Glowing Skin
Mentioned here are few utmost important habits that one would need to inculcate in the daily routine life to get a smooth, flawless glowing skin.

  • • Cleanse the skin at least twice a day with a mild cleanser.
  • • Complete body exercise shows up an attractive healthy glow on face, thus, gymming or yoga on a daily basis is essential for beautiful skin.
  • • Have a good night's sleep for at least eight hours at night.
  • • Expose skin to sunlight for at least 15 mins a day that too without any UV protection.
  • • Drink loads to water, i.e. 10-12 glasses a day.

Tips for Naturally Beautiful Skin


Below are some simple 'secrets' to achieve a naturally beautiful skin.Try out some of these simple natural remedies for smooth, clear and radiant complexion.

  • • Mix equal quantities of cucumber juice, rose water and lime juice. Wash the face and apply it overnight. Rinse off in the morning. This clears the complexion and keeps it healthy.

  • • Take 50 ml. of raw (not boiled) milk and mix a pinch of salt and two teaspoonful of lime juice in it. Use it as a cleansing lotion. It helps to clean the deep pores of skin.

  • • Mix equal quantities of lime juice, glycerin and rose water. This lotion if applied to the face regularly at bed time is very useful in removing pimples, blackheads and other stains of the skin. It makes the skin soft, and can also be applied to other parts of the body (hands, feet etc.)

  • • Take 50 ml. of tomato juice and mix with one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mixture to the face. It helps to make the skin soft and glowing.
  • Take equal quantities of turmeric powder and wheat flour and make a paste with sesame oil. Apply it to the face to remove unwanted hair.

  • • Apply orange juice to the face for smooth and soft skin.

  • • Take 30 ml. of cabbage juice and mix one teaspoon of honey in it. This mixture, if applied regularly to the face, helps to keep the wrinkles away.

  • • Make a paste of raw carrots and apply it to the face. Wash it after one hour. The skin will become glowing.

  • • Regular application of mint juice to the face helps to remove stains.

Daadi Maa Ke Nuskhe


Daadi Maa Ke Nuskhe


Acidity

1. Take a tiny piece of jaggery (gur) every hour. Just keep it in the mouth and
slowly suck it till acidity subsides.
2. Drink coconut water 3-4 times a day. Have a plateful of watermelon
(tarbooz) and/or cucumber (kheera) every hour.
3. Harad juice, 1-2 teaspoon daily after meals is very effective in controlling
acidity. The juice can be mixed with an equal amount of amla juice for
better results. To take out amla juice, grate an amla and squeeze the pulp
through a clean muslin cloth to get juice.
4. Chewing a piece of harad is an age old remedy

Acne
1. Clean face with cotton wool dipped in rose water 2-3 times a day. Do not
use soap.
2. Orange peel is very good in the treatment of acne. Grind the peel with
some water to a paste and apply on affected parts. when oranges are not
in season, you may use a powder of dried orange peels. For this, when
oranges are in season, dry orange peels in shade. Powder finely in a
grinder and sift it to make it a very fine powder. Store in an air tight bottle
for future use.
3. Mix 1 teaspoon lemon juice in 1 teaspoon finely ground cinnamon
(dalchini) powder and apply on affected areas frequently. Sift the
cinnamon (dalchini) powder to make it into a very fine powder.
4. Crush a fegarlic (lasan) flakes and apply on the face, once or twice a day.
Swallowing 1-2 flakes of ragarlic regularly helps further.
5. Grind some neem leaves with water to a fine paste. Apply on infected
area.
6. Make a paste of ½ teaspoon each of sandalwood and turmeric (haldi)
powder in a little water and apply.
7. Grind some black cumin seeds (shah jeera) with a little vinegar (sirka) to a
smooth paste. Apply on affected parts. cumin seeds
Back

Animal bite
1. Take ½ teaspoon ground black cumin seeds (shah jeera), twice daily.
Ankle - swelling & pain
2. Mix equal quantities of castor oil and lime juice. Massage the affected
area with this mixture. Also drink 1 cup warm water mixed with lime juice
and honey
Appetite loss (anorexia)

1. Mix and powder equal quantities of carom seeds (ajwain), fennel seeds
(saunf), dried ginger powder (sonth), salt and black cumin seeds (shah
jeera).Mix a teaspoon of this powder and a teaspoon of hot ghee to
cooked rice and eat frequently.
2. Take 2 teaspoon of amla juice and mix it with 2 teaspoon honey and 2
teaspoon lime juice. Add 1 cup water and drink on an empty stomach
every morning. To take out juice from fresh amla, remove seeds from fresh
amla and grind the pulp into a fine paste. Tie it in a muslin cloth and
squeeze out the juice. whenever fresh fruits are not available, dried amla
can be used. Soak 1 tablespoon of dried amla at night in a cup of water.
Strain it the next morning. Add 1/8 teaspoon black pepper powder (kali
Mirch) and 2 teaspoon lime juice. Dilute it if necessary with water and
drink every morning regularly on an empty stomach.
3. Take ½ teaspoon black pepper powder (kali mirch) and 1 tablespoon
jaggery powder (shakkar) mixed together. Kali mirch
4. Cut 1" piece ginger (adrak) into small pieces. Add 1½ cups of water. Boil.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add milk and sugar to taste, and take it frequently
like tea.

Asthma
1. Mix 1 teaspoon honey with ½ teaspoon cinnamon (dalchini) powder and
have at night before going to bed.
2. Boil carom seeds (ajwain) in water and inhale the steam.
3. Boil 8-10 flakes of garlic (lasan) in ½ cup of milk. Have this every night.
Gives excellent results in early stages of asthma.
4. Add a handful of drumstick leaves (sahijan) to 1 cup water. Boil. Simmer
on loflame for 3-4 minutes. Cool and strain. Add salt, pepper and lemon
juice to taste. Have every day, once or twice a day.
5. wAn expectorant and a very effective remedy for asthma is prepared by
boiling 6 cloves (laung) in 3 tablespoons of water. Take 1 teaspoon of this
decoction with a little honey, thrice daily.
6. Mix ¼ teaspoon asafetida (hing), 2 teaspoon honey, ½ teaspoon juice
from betel leaf (paan ka patta), ½ teaspoon white onion juice. Have it 2-3
times a day. To take out juice from betel leaf, Clove flowers crush to a
paste and squeeze through a clean muslin cloth. For onion juice, grate the
onion and squeeze through a clean muslin cloth.
7. Mix equal amounts of fresh ginger (adrak) juice, honey & pomegranate
(anaar) juice. Take 1 tablespoon, 1-2 times a day.
8. Figs (anjeer) are known to give relief by draining the phlegm (balgam).
Take 3-4 dry figs, wash them well with warm water. Soak overnight in a
cup of water. Eat them first thing in the morning and also drink the water.
Do this for at least 2 months.
Diet for an Asthmatic Person
1. Avoid milk, milk products as they cause phlegm & lead to congestion in
the lungs.
2. Avoid citrus fruits (sour fruits), cold foods, ice-creams & deep fried food.
3. Take plenty of fruits & vegetables with a high fibre content - papaya,
apples, watermelon.
4. Avoid rice at dinner.
5. Early dinner is best suited for these people. It ensures complete digestion
before retirement.
6. 1 teaspoon honey in a glass of hot water before bed time relaxes the
throat by clearing accumulated phlegm in throat.
7. Stay away from dusty places & avoid pets, particularly dogs. water
Therapy for Asthmatic Persons This is a golden, sure shot remedy to cure
people who have asthma due to lot of phlegm collection. My sister-inlahad very severe asthma and got cured with it - one Hakim had told her
to do this. (Harveen) First thing in the morning, heat 3-4 glasses of water
to which 2-3 teaspoon salt (white rock salt) has been added. Make as
warm as you can drink. Sit on your haunches (hips) with heels on the floor.
Press your navel with your thumb/finger and drink this water. Drink as
much as you can - so much that it causes vomiting. Vomit out. If vomiting
is not caused, poke your finger in your throat and vomit out. Do this every
morning on an empty stomach for 1-2 months. Your asthma will surely get
cured.

Backache

1. Rub some ginger paste on the affected area. Apply oil of eucalyptus on it.

Bad breath
1. CheChew some fennel seeds (saunf) frequently.
2. Chew a piece of cinnamon (dalchini) put in a betel leaf (paan ka patta).
2. Boil some cinnamon (dalchini) in a cup of water. Store it in a clean bottle in
your bathroom. Use it as a mouthwash frequently.
3. Parsley leaves are rich in chlorophyll, nature's own deodoriser. Chew
some leaves regularly and your breath will remain fresh. Alternatively, you
can chew some cardamom seeds to sweeten your breath.

Bad Odour
1. Use neem twigs as tooth paste.
2. Powder the dried mint (pudina) leaves. Use as toothpowder.

Baldness
1. Boil 1 cup mustard oil (sarson ka tel) with 4 tablespoon henna (mehendi)
leaves. Filter and bottle. Massage on the bald patches regularly.
2. Grind the remains of tobacco smoked in a hookah and add to boiling
mustard oil. Cool and store. Massage on the bald patches regularly.
3. Rub on the scalp 1 teaspoon oil in which raw mangoes have been
preserved for over one year. Repeat this treatment frequently.
4. Grind 1 tablespoon liquorice root pieces (mulathi) in 1 cup milk with ¼
teaspoon saffron (kesar). Apply this paste on bald patches at bedtime
continuously.
5. Grind fenugreek seeds (methi dana), with water and apply on the head.
Leave for at least 40 minutes before washing. Do it every morning for a
month. Bed sores w Apply honey on the length and breadth of a banana
leaf and lie on it for a few hours. Ensure its contact with the affected parts.

Blackheads
1. Mix 1 teaspoon lime juice in 1 teaspoon finely ground cinnamon (dalchini)
powder and apply on affected areas frequently.
2. Mix 1 teaspoon each turmeric (haldi) powder and juice of fresh coriander
(dhania) leaves and apply daily as a face pack before going to sleep.
Bladder stones
1. Boil 2 figs (anjeer) in 1 cup of water. Drink daily for a month
Breathing problem
1. Mix 1 teaspoon camphor (kapoor) in ½ cup slightly warmed coconut oil
and apply on the chest.
2. Boil 2 tablespoon fennel seeds (saunf) in 1 cup water till it is reduced to
half. Filter. Take 1 tablespoon every morning and evening for a few days.
3. Boil 3 tablespoon powdered nutmeg (jaiphal) in 1 cup sesame oil (til ka
tel). Cool and apply on affected parts.

Boils
1. Slightly roast a big onion on a naked flame. Mash it and mix in teaspoon
each turmeric powder and ghee. Apply and tie a bandage.
2. Mash the garlic (lasan) cloves and apply externally.
3. Ground neem leaves into a paste and apply on affected parts.
4. Apply a paste of ginger (adrak) powder and turmeric (haldi) (1:1) on boils.
5. Grind some black cumin (kala jeera) seeds in a little water and apply the
paste on the affected areas.
6. Heat black pepper powder in ½ teaspoon ghee until charred. Use this as
an ointment.
7. Take fenugreek leaf (methi patta) paste, heat it and when lukewarm, apply
on the affected parts of the body.
8. Soak bread in warm milk and sandwich the mixture in-between the folds of
a clean cotton cloth. Apply this poultice to the boil and hold in place with a
cotton bandage. This draws the dirt to the surface of the skin and
simultaneously bursts the boil.

Body pain
1. Boil 3 tablespoon powdered nutmeg (jaiphal) in 1 cup sesame oil (til ka
tel). Cool and apply on affected parts. Back
Cataract, early stages
1. Mix 1 teaspoon rose water (gulab jal) with 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice. Add
10 drops of this to the eyes.

Chest congestion
1. Add to ½ litre of boiling water, 1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain) powder
along with 1 teaspoon turmeric (haldi) powder. Cool. Take 1 tablespoon of
this mixture along with 1 teaspoon honey. Back
Chest congestion causing Breathing problem
1. Grind ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds (sarson) to a smooth paste. Mix with
honey and eat.
2. Mix equal quantities of mustard powder (sarson) and rice flour. Add some
water and boil until it reaches a paste-like consistency. Spread on a
handkerchief and foment the chest and neck when bearably hot.

Chickenpox, early stage
1. Include figs (anjeer) in your diet every day. Children irritability
2. Rub a nutmeg (jaiphal) lightly against a smooth grinding stone in milk and
feed children who cry out at night without any apparent reasons

Chills
1. Instead of your regular hot tea or coffee, have a glass of hot water mixed
with honey and lemon. Put a teaspoon of honey, lemon juice and a little
grated ginger in a glass and add hot water. Stir and drink. Back
Cholesterol, high
1. Finely dice an onion and mix it with 1 cup buttermilk along with ¼
teaspoon black pepper (kali mirch) powder and drink.
2. Regularly intake garlic (lasan) cloves for a few days.
3. Regularly intake coriander (dhania) decoction made by boiling 2 teaspoon
dry seed powder in 1 cup water. (Milk and sugar can be added to improve
its taste. This could be a welcome substitute for tea or coffee.)

Cold
1. A lemon a day keeps the cold away. For a bad cold, the juice of two
lemons in ½ a litre (2½ cups) of boiling water sweetened with honey, taken
at bed time, is a very effective remedy.
2. Have ginger (adrak) tea.
3. Cut ginger (adrak) into 1" _ 1½" pieces and boil with a cup of water. Give
8-10 boils. Strain, sweeten with ½ teaspoon sugar and drink hot.
4. A tablespoon of carom seeds (ajwain) crushed and tied up in a muslin
cloth can be used for inhalation to relieve congestion/blocked nose.
5. A similar small bundle placed near the pillow of sleeping children relieves
congestion.
6. A teaspoon of cumin seeds (jeera) is added to 1 glass of boiling water.
Strain and simmer for a few minutes. Let it cool. Drink it 1-2 times a day. If
sore throat is also present, add a few small pieces of dry ginger (adrak) to
the boiling water.
7. Six pepper corns (saboot kali mirch) finely ground and mixed with a glass
of warm water, sweetened with 5-6 batasha (a variation of sugar candy)
can be taken for a few nights.
8. In the case of the acute cold in the head, boil 1 tablespoon full pepper
powder in a cup of milk along with a pinch of turmeric (haldi) and have
once daily for at least 3 days. cold with phlegm (balgam) and slight cough.
9. Take 8-10 tulsi leaves and wash well. To 1 cup of water, add these tulsi
leaves, 1-2 cloves of garlic (lasan), ½" piece ginger, crushed and 4-5
peppercorns (saboot kali mirch). Boil the water and keep simmering on fire
till the quantity is reduced to ¼ cup. Cool. Strain. Add 1 teaspoon honey.
Drink this every morning.

Constipation for adults
1. 'A healthy stomach is a healthy body'. Many diseases have their roots in
the digestive system. Constipation is a very common problem affecting a
lot of people. Wrong eating habits, sedentary lifestyle & sluggish intestines
are the main reasons. If the stomach is not cleared well, it leads to a lot of
problems such as headaches, gas etc. However, use of laxatives should
be discouraged as it is habit forming and also harmful in the long run.
Here are some tips to relieve you of your problem. (It will take some time
but be persistent and you will surely benefit)
2. Take a hot glass of water with 1 teaspoon honey and juice of ½ a lemon
first thing in the morning.
3. Drink one litre of water first thing in the morning.
4. Soak 6-8 dates (khajoor) in a cup of water at night. Churn in the mixer in
the morning & drink first thing in the morning.
5. Consume approx. 250-300 gms fresh grapes (angoor) every day. When
not in season, soak 12-15 raisins (kishmish) in water and have them.
Raisins should be soaked for 24-48 hours and eaten early in the morning.
The water in which they are soaked should also be drunk.
6. Simply eat a few liquorice (mulathi) sticks. One of its many properties is
that it is a natural laxative.

Constipation for small children
1. Soak 6-8 raisins (kishmish) in hot water (depending on the age). When
cool, crush well and strain. When given routinely even to little infants, it
helps to regulate bowel movement (however care should be taken - so as
not to give too much otherwise the child will get loose motions.)
2. Consumption of 6-8 apricots (khurmani) a day or 2-3 cucumbers (kheera)
a day or 1-2 bananas a day is also very useful.
3. Bulk forming vegetables like carrots, radish, spinach, cabbage or
roughage creating things should be consumed. Instead of juice always opt
for eating the fruit.
4. Whole wheat flour should be used and processed foods (maida, cheese,
confectionery) should be avoided.
5. Taking 2-3 teaspoon of isabgol in milk or warm water either first thing in
the morning or at bed time is very beneficial.
6. Mix ½ teaspoon honey to ½ - 1 cup warm water and have it 2-3 times a
day.

Cough
1. Mix equal amounts of honey and ginger (adrak) juice. For better results
warm the mixture a little & then have it. Have 1 teaspoon, 2-3-4 times a
day.
2. Three pepper corns (saboot kali mirch) sucked with a pinch of black cumin
(shah jeera) and a pinch of salt gives relief.
3. Mix 1 teaspoon pepper powder with 4 teaspoon gur (jaggery). Make small
balls. Suck 3-4 balls/tablets during the day.
4. Mix equal amounts of pepper powder and sugar candy (mishri) by weight.
Mix enough pure ghee to form small balls. Suck one ball/tablet 3-4 times a
day. Avoid - curd, bananas, ice, rice fried and cold foods.
5. 1 teaspoon of basil (tulsi) leaves juice 2-3 times a day for children. Tulsi
leaves can be crushed to a paste and the paste squeezed through a clean
muslin cloth to get juice.
6. Mix a pinch of turmeric (haldi) with warm 1 cup milk and have at night.
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Cough (Dry)
1. Nearly 250 gms of sweet apples should be taken daily for a week to obtain
relief.
2. A glass of warm water with juice of 1 lime and 1-2 teaspoon of honey is
very good for cough.
3. Mix 8-10 tablespoon of coconut milk with 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
(khuskhus) and 1 tablespoon pure honey. Take every night before going to
bed.

Cough with Phlegm (balgam)
1. Mix equal amounts of onion juice & honey. Have 1 teaspoon 3-4 times a
day. This is a preventive medicine against cold in winter.
2. Chew a clove (laung) with a pinch of salt to ease expectoration and relieve
irritation in throat. Back
Cramps, muscular
1. Apply clove oil (laung ka tel) on the affected parts
Deafness
1. Use raw onion juice as ear drops.
2. Put two drops of lukewarm neem oil inside the ear. Back
Dehydration
1. Add ¼ teaspoon salt, 3 teaspoon brown sugar or ordinary sugar and 2
teaspoon lime juice to 1 cup of water, mix well and drink. Back
Dandruff
1. Soak 2 tablespoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana) in water overnight. In
the morning grind into a fine paste. Apply all over scalp and leave for ½ an
hour. Wash with Shikakai or mild shampoo.
2. Boil a handful of neem leaves in 4 teacups of water. After cooling and
filtering use for rinsing hair Dehydration due to diarrhoea Soak half a
nutmeg (jaiphal) in 2 cups water for over 2-3 hours. Take 1 teaspoon of
this infusion and mix in 1 cup fresh coconut water.
3. Drink twice or thrice a day.

Delivery of babies
1. Mix 3 teaspoon lime juice, ¼ teaspoon powdered black pepper and 1
teaspoon honey in 1 cup water. Drink for 3 months.

Depression
1. Boil ¼ teaspoon powdered cardamom (chhoti illaichi) seeds in thin tea
water and drink.
2. Mix 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (jaiphal) powder with 1 tablespoon freshly
extracted amla juice. Take 3 times a day.

Diabetes
1. For diabetes, diet restriction & light exercise like walking is a must as this
controls the sugar level. Grape fruit is a splendid thing in the diet of a
diabetic. Have 3 fruits at a time, 3 times daily.
2. A tablespoon of amla juice mixed with a cup of fresh bitter gourd (karela )
juice and taken daily for 2 months will reduce blood sugar.
3. Take dry tender leaves of the mango tree in the shade. Powder and
preserve them. Half a teaspoon of this powder twice a day in the morning
and evening proves beneficial. 3-4 teaspoons juice of bitter gourd (karela),
taken every morning on an empty stomach gives good results.
4. Coarsely powder fenugreek seeds (methi dana) and have 1-2 teaspoon in
the morning everyday. (Vary dosage according to individual tolerance
level).
5. Eating 10 fresh fully grown curry leaves (kari patta) every morning for 3
months is said to prevent diabetes due to heredity factors. Soak 2
teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana) in 1 cup water at night. Drink this
water first thing in the morning and preferably eat the seeds too.
6. Chew 8-10 basil (tulsi) leaves in the morning.

Guidelines of a Diabetics Diet
1. Eat plenty of vegetables like lettuce (salaad patta), tomato and fruits. Use
the following fruits and vegetables sparingly and with caution: banana,
seedless grapes (angoor), cheeku, leechi, custard apple (sharifa), dry
fruits, mango, raisins (kishmish), potatoes, jackfruit (kathal), carrots
(gajar), peas (mattar), beans, sweet potato (shakarkandi), beetroot
(chukandar).
2. Foods rich in fibre should be preferred. Daily intake of calories should be
restricted.Use proteins moderately.
3. Milk & nuts intake to be restricted to the minimum whereas have plenty of
curds and buttermilk (chhach).
4. Avoid all refined foods & sweets.
5. Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily.

Diarrhoea
1. Combine 1 teaspoon each powdered ginger (adrak), powdered cumin
(jeera) and powdered cinnamon (dalchini) with honey and make into a
thick paste. Take 1 teaspoon thrice daily.
2. Boil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera) in a glass of water. Add to this 1
teaspoon fresh juice of coriander leaves (dhania) and a pinch of salt. Drink
twice daily after meals for 2-3 days.
3. Mash 1 ripe banana along with a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon tamarind
pulp (imli ka guda). Take twice a day.
4. Drinking a strong cup of unsweetened black tea is very effective for
stopping diarrhoea. Peel an apple and shred it. Keep the shredded pieces