Aloe vera for Hair fall, Dandruff, Baldness, gray hair, dry Split hair, thick shiny hair - 2




1. Aloe vera conditioner 

Never use strong & chemical based conditioners as they will be harmful for your hair. Why pay money for a readymade aloe conditioner from the shop when you can make your own aloe vera conditioner? 

Making your own aloe conditioner will also ensures that the aloe conditioner is 100% natural and preservatives free. Use homemade aloe vera conditioner for healthy hair. You can prepare your own herbal conditioner at home very easily & quickly.

Method

Take 3 tablespoon of fresh aloe gel/pulp, add hibiscus/shoe flower paste (2 tablespoon) in it, also add 1 tablespoon of lukewarm coconut or almond oil or coconut milk, if you’re your hair are too much dry, then add one more tablespoon of oil. Mix them properly and apply as a regular conditioner for strong & long hair.



2. Anti dandruff

Mix 1 tablespoon of fresh aloe Vera gel with 1 tablespoon of tree oil, also add 1 teaspoon of Indian gooseberry juice. Massage your scalp with fingertips for 10 minutes with this mixture. Leave it for 1-2 hours & rinse off with normal or lukewarm water. Use this twice a week for better result.


3. Aloe vera with coconut oil

You can mix this aloe gel with coconut oil and apply to the scalp. Mix 1 tablespoon of fresh aloe vera juice with 1 tablespoon of warm coconut oil. Apply this warm mixture to the scalp & massage with your fingertips for 5-10 minutes. Leave the application for 30 minutes & then wash it off with lukewarm water. Follow this remedy 2-3 times a week to control your hair fall naturally.



4. Hibiscus flowers with aloe vera for healthy hair

Crush some hibiscus flowers using few drops of water to make thick paste. Extract 2-3 tablespoon of aloe vera gel and mix it with 2 teaspoons of hibiscus flower paste. Mix it well and apply this mixture on the scalp, hair & hair ends. You can also massage your scalp with this mixture for 5-10 minutes, and then wash off with lukewarm water. 

Hibiscus is very beneficial for hair; you can also use hibiscus oil for long, thick and healthy hair. Hibiscus helps hair growth by increasing blood circulation to the scalp. Regular use of this combination (2-3 times a week) prevents split ends and premature graying of hair.



5. Natural hair colour

To prepare easy & homemade natural hair colour, simply add 2 tablespoon of henna powder in above combination of lo ever & hibiscus flower. Mix well & apply on your hair for natural colour and thick hair.


How to extract & store aloe vera gel from the plant?

Take 1 long stem of aloe Vera plant. Peel out or split the stem into two parts and get the slimy stuff (gel) out from the stem.

You can add vitamin C & vitamin E tablets in aloe gel as preservatives & store them in refrigerator.



6. Last but not least

Be tender with your wet hair after wash. Never comb through wet hair. Your hair is more at risk to damage & breakage when they are wet.

1. Massage with Oils

Regularly massage the scalp with lukewarm oil such as almond oil, avocado oil, grape seed oil, black castor oil, castor oil, coconut milk, shoe flower oil, coconut oil, olive oil/extra virgin olive oil, mustard oil, rosemary oil, safflower oil, etc.

These oils help to stimulate the hair follicles. This is also a simple technique to cure dandruff and fungal infections. Regular hair massage increases the blood circulation in the scalp.

Hair massage is also very beneficial for reducing anxiety & stress which is the main basic cause of hair loss. Massage your scalp area as regularly as you can.


2. Wash your hair properly

Massage your hair once in two days (3-4 times a week) before you go to sleep, let it be for overnight, next morning wash your hairs with lukewarm water. Don’t use hot or cold water to wash your hairs.

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Coconut for Hairfall, Dandruff, Baldness, Gray Hair, Dry Split Hair, Thick Shiny Hair - 2




5. Scalp Massage for hair fall

Regular massage on the scalp & hair roots for 10-15 minutes daily with lukewarm oil stimulates the hair follicles & increases the blood circulation to the scalp. It cures dandruff and several fungal infections. It is very beneficial for reducing anxiety & stress which is very common & the underlying cause of hair fall. Recommended oils for 3 to 4 times-a-week massaging schedule includes coconut oil. 


6. Coconut oil with Shoe Flower 

Soak few leaves of Shoe Flower in Coconut oil for overnight, next morning boil it for 10 15 minutes, strain the oil and when it comes to a normal temperature, add 2-3 small pieces of Camphor in it.  Store this oil in stainless steel container. Massage the scalps & hair roots with this oil to stop hair loss and to make your hair strong & long.



7. Make your own herbal oil at home

Boil 2-3 cup of coconut oil with 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds, 10-15 curry leaves, and 3 chopped Indian gooseberries/amla for 8-10 minutes on slow flame. Allow it to cool. Store in container & massage your scalp daily or once in 2-3 days with this oil. You can use olive oil instead of coconut oil.


9. Coconut oil with henna leaves

Boil 8-10 chopped henna leaves in 3-4 cups of mustard oil for 5-8 minutes. Cool it, filter this mixture & store in container.  Add 10 drops of this oil in your regular coconut oil and massage your hair roots for 10-15 minutes 3 times a week.


10. Coconut oil with garlic

Boil 2 cup of pure coconut oil with 7-8 garlic cloves, 8-10 curry leaves, dried lemon peels and 2 chopped Indian gooseberries/alma for 8-10 minutes on slow flame. Allow it to cool. Store in container. Massage your scalp for 10-15 minutes & wash after 1-2 hours with lukewarm water or leave it for overnight, rinse in the morning.


11. Hibiscus & coconut oil

Mash few flowers of hibiscus and mix with coconut oil to make fine mixture. Apply this mixture to the scalp, leave on for 1-2 hours and wash with lukewarm water and a mild shampoo.


Anti-Dandruff

Coconut oil contains various fatty acids which work as anti-dandruff agents and it is far better than anti-dandruff shampoo available in the cosmetics.


1. Coconut oil with lemon

Massage your Scalp with pure coconut oil, add 2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice in the oil. Leave it for 1 hour & wash with lukewarm water. Do this 3-4 times a week to remove dandruff completely.


2. Coconut oil with fenugreek seeds

Make your own anti hair fall & anti dandruff medicine easily at home. Boil 5 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds (methi) in 15 tablespoon of coconut oil for 5-8 minutes. Filter this mixture & cool it. Use this oil 1 teaspoon at a time to massage your scalp, massage the hair roots gently for 10-15 minutes 3-4 times in a week. 



Last but not least

Protein diet & lifestyle

As hair is made of protein, make sure that you consume balanced protein diet. Add coconut water, green leafy vegetables, seasonal fruits & cereals in your daily diet. Avoid fast food, junk food and cold drinks. Also avoid alcohol & smoking. Take proper sleep & avoid stress. 

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Lose Weight with These 20 Zero-Low Calorie Foods - Part 1


Low or zero calorie food usually helps fast weight loss, which is what most people normally looking for. Fast weight loss is a mixture of exercise, meditation and diet, but here we are focusing on extremely low calorie food that helps healthy fast weight loss.





1. Celery

Celery is generally made of water (almost 95%), it contains little amounts of vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamins C. Celery is naturally low in calories, cholesterol, carbohydrates and fat. One stalk of celery contains only about 10 calories, and a cup of chopped celery contains about 16. Celery also contains dietary fiber (1.6 to 1.9 grams per cup), which helps curb cravings as it absorbs water in the digestive tract, and makes you feel fuller longer.


2. Broccoli

Broccoli high amount of fibre, it keeps you full and controls your appetite. High fibre food like broccoli help you eat less and burn more fats. One cup of cooked broccoli contains only 40 calories and double amount of amount of Vitamin C and K. Additionally, broccoli is rich source of calcium and Vitamin A, C and K, and that is why it fight colon cancer, prevent heart disease, reduce blood pressure. This amazing vegetable can keep you fit and keep that slim waist too.
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3. Asparagus

Like many vegetables, asparagus has very low sugar content, zero fat, a low glycemic index, smart carbs and lots of fiber. Asparagus contains the plant chemical asparagine, an alkaloid that directly affects cells and breaks down fat. It also contains a chemical that helps remove waste from the body, which in turn helps reduce fat.



4. Beet

Beets are also low in calories at just 50 calories a cup. The high magnesium content in beets is excellent for helping to detoxify the body and beets for weight loss increase the metabolism. Beets also effectively help to prevent water retention and bloating. Beets also contain Leucine, which helps with endurance and stamina which means you can exercise longer and burn more calories.


5. Lemon

Because of pectin fiber's presence in lemon, lemon water has the effect of reducing your hunger. If you have tried to kill your appetite in the past with such drinks such as coffee or tea, try lemon water from now on, and also get the benefit of zero calories when you drink it. Together with its property of cleaning out your colon, lemon water's effect on your hunger cravings is a one-two combination in the effort to help you reduce weight.



6. Cucumbers

Cucumbers offer nutritional benefits such as vitamin C, A, and some fibre. They are low in calories and have high water content. This means that they will fill you up without adding calories. They are in fact a great way to help you lose weight. They help you to lose water due to water retention. This is a common problem with obesity.

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7. Cabbage

Cabbage is a healthful low-calorie vegetable ideal for weight loss diet as it is very low in calories. A half cup of cabbage is just 17-19 calories and one cup of cooked cabbage has 4 grams of dietary fiber. Dietary fiber is essential because it helps you control your hunger which helps weight loss and keeps your blood sugar levels proper.



8. Cauliflower

When you are trying to lose weight, non-starchy vegetables such as cauliflower are one of the few foods that can be eaten in unlimited quantities. It's good for you, too. Cauliflower contains the cancer-fighting phytonutrient sulforaphane, as well as a good amount of folate and vitamin C, which may be helpful for weight loss.




9. Zucchini

Consuming zucchini helps to lose weight considerably as zucchini is very low in calories, but it gives you the feeling of being full. Thus, zucchini is a great way to please your appetite without consuming calories. Additionally, zucchini has high water content and is rich in fiber. Therefore, when we eat zucchini, our stomach is not empty, so making tasty zucchini recipes is perfect for healthy weight loss.



10. Mushrooms

Replacing red meat with white-button mushrooms can help you lose weight. Mushrooms are super low-calories; a Cup of white mushrooms has only 15 calories and 2 gm protein, 2 gm carbohydrates, nearly 1 gm fiber, 1.5 gm sugar and less than 0.5 gm fat.

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15 Kitchen home remedies for diabetes - Cure diabetes naturally


Diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn’t make adequate insulin, or when the produced insulin doesn’t work efficiently. This causes imbalance & high glucose level in the blood.

There are generally two main forms of diabetes- Type 1 (Diabetes insipidus) & Type 2 (Diabetes mellitus), which is a more common form of diabetes. 

Type 2 diabetes can cause high blood glucose level, weight loss, excessive urination, visual disability, heart attacks, tiredness, paralysis, eczema and gangrene.

But diabetes can be managed and cured successfully with tested simple and effective natural home remedies.

I have posted so many easy home remedies for diabetes. Today I am posting some kitchen remedies for diabetes. These remedies are very easy to follow & 100% natural & has no side effects. Try this and share your experience in comment box. All the best.


1. Green tea 

Green tea is very outstanding in prevention of the progression of type 1 diabetes, which is also known as insulin-dependent, juvenile diabetes & childhood onset diabetes. Some studies prove that green tea regulates sugar/glucose levels in the body.

Green tea also reduces blood sugar levels in diabetes type 2, it also helps in weight loss & decreases complications linked with diabetes like cataracts problem and cardiovascular disease. 

Green tea is high in poly phones and has been found to protect against wide swings in glucose levels; however, it contains caffeine which may cause side effects for some people.  

Green tea contains fiber & a digestive enzyme which increases the motility of digestive tract and prevents gas and bloating.



2. Black tea

Some studies show that black tea is also very beneficial in fighting against diabetes. Studies have found that the polysaccharides (type of carbohydrate) contains starch and cellulose, may help diabetics by slowing glucose absorption in the body. Black tea has more polysaccharides than green tea. Moreover, some natural properties found in black tea can protect us against diabetes.




3. Alfalfa

Alfalfa is an herb. Alfalfa is very rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients; it is an astounding herbal remedy to lower blood sugar levels. Many people use the leaves, sprouts and seeds to make medicine. 

1. Take one teaspoon of Alfalfa seeds and sprinkle them on every meal you eat. 

Alfalfa leaves can be consumed raw or prepared as tea. Nowadays alfalfa is available in tablet or capsule form. It can also be used as a tea with 1 or 2 tablespoons of its seeds steeped in boiling water. It can be serving as a general tonic.  



Alfalfa is used for increase urine flow, bladder, prostate conditions, kidney disorder & it is also used for asthma, high cholesterol level, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, stomach & digestive disorders, and a blood disorder called thrombocytopenic. People also take alfalfa as a finest source of calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, E, K4, minerals potassium and phosphorous.


Other benefits of Alfalfa

Curing kidney problems, and relieving fluid retention and swelling
Curing auto-immune disorder
Healing arthritis
Nourishing the skeletal system, glandular, urinary system & digestive system
Cleansing the blood, liver and bowel
Lowering cholesterol levels
Preventing strokes
Healing whooping cough

Attention for lever disease:

Alfalfa may cause blood cell deficiency, so person with cirrhosis or patient undergoing treatment with interferon should avoid. Alfalfa may bind with iron, so patients with iron overload & other lever diseases should use carefully.



4. Yeast

To Lower Blood Sugar level mix dry yeast (1 tablespoon) into cold water (1 cup) or yogurt. Use cold water, as yeast is activated in warm water. Check your blood sugar level after an hour, it will have dropped.


5. Homemade powder for diabetes

Grind following ingredients in a dry mixer/grinder

1.    Fenugreek seeds (methi seeds) 100gm
2.    Cinnamon sticks (daalcheeni) 100gm
3.    Bay leaves (tej patta) 5 to 6 leaves
4.    Cloves (Lauang) 7 to 8 pcs
5.    Cumin Seeds (Jeera) 2 tablespoon
6.    Big Cardamom (Moti elaIchi) 4 to 6 pcs
7.    Black Salt (Kala namak) 50 gm
8.    Black pepper (Kali mirch) 50 gm
9.    Turmeric (Haldi powder) 20 gm

Keep the powder mix in an air tight container. Mix up a teaspoon of the powder in a glass of water and add lemon juice and drink it empty stomach in the early morning. You can also take it after dinner, mix 1 teaspoon with yogurt (dahi). 

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Type 1 Diabetes Prevention, Causes, Symptoms & Risk Factors



What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a main 'silent killer disease' as there is usually no early symptom of the diabetes. Diabetes is the main reason of kidney failure on the earth. Moreover, every year it is responsible for 5% or 5 million blindness in adults & 1 million limb amputations. Diabetes is also a main cause of heart diseases, strokes & cataract.

The very common early symptom is feeling thirsty. Diabetes causes frequent urination, thirst, hunger, weight loss & dehydration. In severe cases vision problems, heart disease, hearing problems as well. 

In the simplest terms diabetes is a blood sugar disease. This is a disease in which our body either does not manufacture or does not properly utilize insulin. It is a chronic nutritional disorder. Diabetes is gradually rising out as a big problem in the world at large.


What is Insulin?

Insulin is a hormone that is required to convert consumed sugar, starches & other food into energy needed for everyday life. Because diabetes patient have a trouble with insulin, patient’s body can't utilize glucose (blood sugar) for energy, which results in high blood sugar/glucose levels (hyperglycemia) and the eventual urination of sugar out of their bodies. As an effect diabetics can literally starve themselves to death. While the disorder generally strikes the overweight people in middle or older age, diabetes is also became common in the youth as well.

The normal sugar content must be is 80 -120mg per 100 ml of our blood. When it goes above this level, it needs to be treated & controlled. Diabetes is a complex disease, affecting various parts of our body. A number of problems can be comforted with simple things right from the kitchen.


Though, the level of sugar can be controlled with minimum efforts. Diabetes is difficult to be cured for lifetime but proper sugar levels can be maintained by good and healthy diet habits. There are three main types of diabetes- 

1. Type 1 diabetes, 
2. Type 2 diabetes &  
3. Gestational diabetes (pregnancy related) 
In this post we are talking about type 1 diabetes.


Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is also known as "insulin-dependent" also known as "juvenile diabetes" or “Childhood diabetes”

Type 1 diabetes is associated with a broken pancreas which does not produce adequate amounts of insulin. Mostly, it develops in the kids and young adults. Type 1 diabetes is usually treated with insulin. Most patients with Diabetes Type 1 developed the condition before the age of 40. Approximately 15% of all people with diabetes have Type 1.

Large number of diabetes Type 1 patients become so throughout childhood, it can also develop after the age of 18. Developing Type 1 diabetes after the age of 40 is very uncommon.




Diet for diabetes Type 1 

People with diabetes Type 1 should have to observe their diet. Low fat food, less salt and food with no or very little added sugar is ideal for them. Patient should eat foods that have complex carbohydrates instead of fast carbohydrates, as well as fresh fruits and green vegetables. Proper diet controls our blood glucose/sugar level as well as our blood pressure & cholesterol levels, this helps in achieving the best possible health. Quantity of the diet is also very important in order to maintain our body weight.

Meal planning needs to be consistent so that the food and insulin can work together to control blood glucose levels. Most dietitians agree that you should consume the same quantity of food, with equal portion of proteins, carbohydrates & proper quantity of fats at the same time every day. 



Complications in Diabetes Type 1

Patient has a two to four times higher risk of developing heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney failure, gum disease and nerve damage, compared to a person who does not have any type of diabetes.

Patient will experience poor blood circulation through legs, feet & slowness in wounds healing. If left untreated the problem may become worse and a foot has to be surgically removed. Patient will likely go into a coma if untreated. Treatment is available and it is effective and can help prevent these complications from happening. 


How to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes

In many ways prevention would be much better than cure as it spares people from having to go through the disease itself.  

1.      Maintain your blood pressure under 130/85 mm Hg. 
2.      Maintain your cholesterol level under 200 mg.
3.      Check your feet every day for signs of infection.
4.      Get your eyes checked once a year.
5.      Get your dentist to check your teeth and gums twice a year. 
6.      Make sure kids consume a healthy diet.

7.      Several researches suggests that early cessation of breast-feeding has been linked to increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes, but this connection is controversial., avoiding early introduction of solid foods, and additional factors might play a role in lowering the risk of developing the disease.

8.      Preventing flu and pneumatic disease.
9.      People who have diabetes should have flu shot every year and a pneumatic vaccine. Usually, people need only one dose of the pneumatic vaccine. But doctors sometimes suggest one more dose for some people, particularly if they have a long-term disease. 



10. Pneumatic vaccine helps prevent infections caused by pneumatic bacteria. People with diabetes, particularly those who have heart disease or kidney disorder, are at high risk for health difficulties & death from flu and pneumatic disease.

11. Do work outs, yoga, brisk walking, aerobics & other physical activity daily. You must have to do at least 30-45 minutes of exercise or physical activity daily. Try to make your exercise schedule in the morning.

12. Physical activity helps lower your blood sugar. Exercise is good for everyone, not just people with diabetes Type 1. Daily physical activities improve your sleep & keep you healthy.

13. Check your blood sugar level more regularly throughout your first few weeks of exercise so that you may adjust your meal plans and/or insulin doses accordingly. Person with Type 1 has to manually adjust insulin doses, the body will not react automatically.
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