10 Tips, Techniques to Increase Breast Milk Supply, Production Naturally

One most important worry for mothers who feed their new born baby is whether or not the breast milk is sufficient or not. It is common especially among first time mothers. It is believed that most of the mothers produce adequate amount that is required for the child. Thus said, there are also few ladies who are not able to secrete enough amounts. 

Few ladies have lactation issues when they have just delivered. When the breast milk supply is inadequate, there is a possibility of it posing a high risk leading to weak immune system, malnutrition and several other health issues.

There are several techniques that new mothers can follow in order to increase the supply of milk.

1.Breastfeeding within an hour after birth

Generally, breast milk production is a supply demand process. It gets generated based on the new born baby's demand. Hence feeding the child as soon as the baby is born is always good - especially within the first hour after the baby is born. This will help the new born as well as the new mother get a good beginning.

2. Breast feed frequently

The most important key for improving the supply of breast milk is to feed the new born as frequently as possible. Between the feeding sessions, mothers can also use breast pumps for around ten minutes after feeding, in order to boost production of breast milk. The most prompt time to do this will be in the morning or when the baby is napping.

Mothers can also pump simultaneously while feeding the baby. They can pump one side of the breast while feeding on the other. After sometime they can switch over the sides and let the baby feed on the breast that was pumped earlier.

3. Never do things that could inhibit supply

Smoking, tobacco or alcohol consumption results in reduced production of mother's milk. These are to be discontinued during pregnancy as well as during the period where the new born feeds on breast milk.

The other practices that should be avoided during breast feeding period include:

1.  Taking allergy medications

2.  Sleeping on stomach (this would compress the breasts at night)

3.  Using tight brassieres

4.  Carrying a sling with its rings compressing the mother’s back against her breast near the shoulder.

4. Position while breastfeeding

Mothers should lie down on the bed while nursing. This will help them get rest as well as allow the baby to feed longer.

5. Massage & warm compress

1.  Mothers should massage their breasts before they feed the child. This will enhance milk flow.

2.  They can also use warm water to massage. With the help of a clean cloth that is dipped in warm water, they can massage around the nipples gently. While doing this they should mildly press the breast against their chest. This would enhance milk flow from the ducts.

3.  Once the massaging is done, the mother should slightly lean forward and start feeding.

6. Keeping hydrated

There will be lesser supply of milk when the mother is dehydrated. So they should drink ample amount of water to keep themselves hydrated. Apart from water, they can also consume juices, milk and other fluids.

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Garlic Milk: Health Bomb that Cures 15 Diseases. Health Benefits of Garlic milk

It might seem like a weird combination, but garlic milk becoming quite popular health tonic, well-known for its numerous health benefits. For over 100 years, garlic has been used as a healing agent for various diseases such as asthma, common cold, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s disease, high cholesterol, dementia, impotency, arthritis, jaundice and so on. Garlic contains powerful anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral properties. It promotes healing and protects us from various infections.

Nutrition facts of garlic

Garlic contains iron, vitamin A, C, D, B6 and B12, calcium, fiber, manganese, selenium, copper and potassium.  It has zero cholesterol. On the other hand, milk is a loaded with calcium, vitamin A, C, D, and B12, potassium, magnesium and iron. Regular consumption of milk helps maintain normal blood pressure, build strong bones, improves eyesight, repairs muscle tissues, gives energy, enhances the production of red blood cell and boosts immune system.

Garlic Milk recipe

Garlic-milk is a homemade medicinal tonic with various health benefits.  Here is a simple recipe of garlic milk.

Ingredients

1 cup fresh milk

2-3 garlic cloves

Turmeric powder - quarter tsp

A pinch of black pepper

1 tbsp Organic honey

How to prepare?

1.  Crush the garlic cloves to make paste like form using the sides of the knife. Do not chop, grind it.

2.  Add crushed garlic to milk and boil it on high heat. Add turmeric powder and pinch of black pepper and let this mixture boil until garlic becomes soft. Occasional stirring is required.

3.  After boiling, allow the mixture until lukewarm.  Add 1 tbsp honey to improve the taste and drink.  Don’t throw the crushed garlic paste and black pepper powder, eat them too.

Garlic-milk is used to treat a many health problems. Consume garlic milk to treat the following health issues:

1. Cold and flu

Garlic-milk boosts our immune system and prevents various infections. Drink garlic milk once or twice a day until you find relief from cold or flu. You can also consume this tonic as a preventive measure from bacterial and viral infections.

2. Cough

Combination of Garlic with turmeric and milk is a great home remedy for persistent cough. The anti-bacterial properties of garlic cures cough. 

3. Acne

The strong anti-bacterial, anti-viral and antifungal properties of garlic milk helps soothe inflamed skin. This tonic dries out pimples and prevents further breakouts. Drink garlic milk regularly to minimize acne burst out and promote faster healing of acne, pimples.

4. Lowers cholesterol

Drink lukewarm garlic milk daily for over a week to reduce the ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL) and at the same time it increases the good cholesterol (HDL) in the body.

5. Improves digestion, Kills worms   

Drink garlic milk to reduce minor digestive discomforts and stomach pain. Garlic milk helps to stimulate appetite. It stimulates the secretion of digestive juices, thus aids in digestion, whereas milk kills harmful microbes in the intestines. Garlic milk has a soothing effect on the stomach and the intestine and also prevents inflammation.  It removes harmful microbes which grow in the intestine. Garlic milk also stimulates production of good bacteria in the stomach. 

Garlic-milk can kill most kind of parasitic worms. Drink this combination before breakfast in the morning to eliminate intestinal worms.

6. Infertility

Garlic milk is a magnificent home remedy for infertility in both women and men. It improves blood circulation to those significant organs of our body, especially to the reproductive organs.  Drink garlic milk once or twice a day to combat infertility in few weeks.

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7 Milky tricks to get Fast Relief from Acidity, Heartburn, Acid Reflux

Acid reflux or GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) or acid indigestion is now one of the most common health complaints especially in pregnant women. Esophagus is the food carrying pipe from mouth to the stomach. LES (lower esophageal sphincter) is located at the entrance of the stomach and controls the flow movements of food from esophagus to our stomach. It controls valve and contracts instantaneously when food enters into stomach.

But, when (LES) lower esophageal sphincter fails to contract, it let the digestive acids to move backward from the stomach to the throat, and causes burning sensations in the chest. This is called as ‘heartburn’, and in some severe cases, acid reflux. Its other symptoms include bloating, gas and burping.

Instead of using chemicals and preservatives based commercial antacids, try milk. It’s a fast, simple and very effective home cure, and we’re about to tell you how it works and exactly how to use it.

How milk help with acid reflux?

Milk coats the inner layer of the digestive tract and esophagus, thus it minimizes irritation caused by stomach acids. Additionally, milk contains calcium, minerals and essential vitamins that digestive system needs to function smoothly.

1. Milk with cinnamon

Mix 1 tsp of fresh ground cinnamon powder in ½ glass of cool/cold skimmed milk and drink it slowly to get rid of heart burn and acid reflux. You can repeat this twice a day to get rid of acid reflux.

2. Goat’s milk

Goat’s milk has low amount of fat, hence it is very easy to digest. But try to buy unprocessed, organic goat’s milk. Boil it and store it in refrigerator. Drink cup of cool milk to get relief from acid reflux. Repeat this 2-3 times a day for best result.

3. Skim milk

If you don’t have unprocessed, organic goat’s milk, then go for skim milk. It gives you the same nutrients. Drink a cup of cool skim milk to soothe burning sensations in the chest and throat due to acid reflux and heartburn.

4. Milk and peppermint

In case of heartburn or stomach aches milk is a finest drink to setting everything. Mash 6-7 fresh peppermint leaves and mix them with cup of cool goat’s milk or skim milk. Drink it slowly. Follow this remedy once or twice a day.

5. Milk with green cardamom

Mix 2-3 pinches of green cardamom powder with glass of goat’s milk or skim milk and boil it over low flame for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Then store this mixture in refrigerator with lid. Slowly drink half of this mixture at a time and after 2-3 hours drink remaining mixture.

6. Milk and banana smoothie

Banana is rich source of potassium, which works as a natural antacid. Take a ripe banana, 1 tsp of green cardamom powder and blend them in blender using 2 cups of goat’s milk or skim milk to make smoothie, take this smoothie in glass and add 1-2 tbsp of raw honey, then store it in refrigerator for 30-50 minutes and drink it once a day. You can add more milk to make it smooth.

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White, Green or Black: Which One is the Healthiest Tea?

Difference between White, green & black tea

White, green and black teas come from the same tea plant, ‘Camellia sinensis’. The main difference between the white and green tea is that the white tea leaves are harvested at a younger age than the green tea leaves.

White tea

White tea is rare and is usually more costly than green tea, because white tea is minimally processed; it can only be handpicked during early spring and has to be handled with care. White tea is not oxidized, that means it retains the natural antioxidants, however does not develop as much caffeine, flavor or color.

Green tea

Green tea has a nominal amount of oxidation. Compared to white tea, green tea involves slightly more processing such as steaming (Japanese) or pan frying (Chinese teas). These further processing brings out additional flavor and develops caffeine, at the cost of a cutback in antioxidants.

Black tea

Black tea is completely fermented, which blackens the tea leaves and causes the formation of tannins and highest level of caffeine, but the small amount of antioxidants.

Tastes

Green tea’s typical flavors are vegetal, earthy & grassy. Unlike green tea, white tea tastes sweet, smoother and gentler.

Processing

White tea is steamed quickly and then dried, whereas green tea is partially fermented. First White tea is steamed, fired and after that rolled, whereas Black tea is fully fermented.

Antioxidants

White tea has higher amount of antioxidants, compared to green, as it is less processed. But both teas are rich in antioxidants and have same types of antioxidants, because they are treated gently and not excessively processed.

These antioxidants gives us many health benefits such as, it enhances weight loss, boosts cardiovascular health, reduces the risk of cancer and helps lower cholesterol.

Caffeine level

Caffeine present in green tea helps with weight loss, because green tea contains slightly more caffeine (around 20-24g) than white tea (around 12-15g) and black tea contains around 40-45mg of caffeine.

Which Is Better?

Green tea is certainly a healthy addition to your diet. But, white tea contains more antioxidants and less caffeine, it would be an even healthier option. The anti-viral and anti-bacterial effect of white tea (Stash and Templar brands) is greater than that of green tea. The anti-viral and anti-bacterial effect of several toothpastes including Aim, Aquafresh, Colgate, Crest and Orajel was enhanced by the addition of white tea extract.

White tea has its own health benefits, but they are not as abundant as those of green tea. In many studies comparing green and white tea, green tea has been shown to possess healthy properties that helps weight loss as well as reduces cardiovascular risk, while white tea has those properties in less quantity compare to green tea. Moreover green tea is easily available and cheaper to buy.

Remember

When you buy white, green or black tea, always choose organic because the tea plant absorbs fluoride from pesticides.

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10 Tricks to Lighten Acne Scars, Dark spots with Castor Oil?

There are many natural home remedies for lightening acne, pimple scars; one such is using castor oil. It is tasteless & odorless oil. Castor oil is pale yellow oil obtained from castor beans which contains ricinoleic acid and Undecylenic Acid, these acids has germicidal and disinfectant properties and it helps to keep our skin soft and moisturized. 

Castor oil contains Undecylenic Acid which, due to its germicidal and disinfectant properties, is useful for treating skin diseases and skin ulcers, particularly those which are caused due to bacterial or fungal infections.

How castor oil works?

1.  Castor oil contains a acid called ‘ricinoleic’ that help to kill acne causing bacteria.

2.  Castor oil helps soften the scar tissues and improves blood circulation in the affected skin area.

3.  Additionally, it also prevents healthy skin cell from toxicity, infections & detoxifies them.

4.  Application of castor oil reduces inflammation caused by acne & pimples.

5.  The Castor oil hydrates, moisturizes and enhances rejuvenation of skin.

1. Castor oil

Wash your face with lemon water or mild/glycerin soap and apply castor oil directly on the acne scars, leave it overnight.  Next morning, wash it off with lemon water or mild/glycerin soap. Castor oil will lighten the acne scars and makes scare tissues soft.

Moreover castor oil improves blood circulation in the skin. Follow this once or twice a day until you get the best result.

2. Castor- Yogurt, Green Gram Flour mask

Massage with castor oil loosens scar tissues & enhances blood circulation in the skin. The above combination will soak excess oil from skin, cleans it, work as a gentle scrub to remove dead skin cells, and lightens skin tone and acne scars naturally.

Ingredients

Green gram flour - 2 tbsp

Castor oil - half tsp

Turmeric power - half tsp

Enough yogurt

Directions

1.  Mix all the ingredients well (except castor oil) to form a smooth paste.

2.  Apply castor oil skin and massage for 10-15 minutes.

3.  Then apply the above paste evenly over castor oil on face.

4.  Leave it for 25-30 minutes.

5.  Gently scrub your face with the applied face pack & some water while removing it and rinse it off with cool water.

6.  Follow this daily or 3-4 times a week to lighten acne scars & dark skin.

3. Castor Oil and Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil has antibacterial and antiseptic Combination of castor oil & tea tree oil softens and lightens the scars, minimizes acne & pimples.

Add 2-3 drops of tea tree oil to 1 tbsp of castor oil, mix it properly, and apply this concoction on the acne scars or dark skin; massage it gently with finger tips for about 10-15 minutes in upward direction. After 20-30 minutes wash it off with some rice flour/gram flour and cool water. You can use mild or glycerin soap to wash off the oil. Repeat this once a day or 4-5 times a week to get rid of acne scars and dark skin.

4. Castor Oil and Lemon

Lemon has anti-bacterial properties and works as bleaching mediator that kills acne bacteria and fades away acne scars. 

Mix 1 tbsp of castor oil with 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Apply the mixture on the scars and gently massage for 5-10 minutes. Then allow the application to penetrate deeper into the scars and dark skin for more 15 minutes. Rinse it off with a mild soap/besan flour and normal water. Follow this remedy daily to lighten scars and dark skin.

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