Showing posts with label Naturopathy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Naturopathy. Show all posts

Friday, June 20, 2014

TIPS TO PREVENT WHITE HAIR

2:25:00 PM
When the roots of your hair stop producing melanin, your hair loses color and turns grey or white. Since hair consists of dead cells, once grey or white hair is formed it cannot be changed. The age at which a person’s hair becomes white depends on hereditary factors, but diet, lifestyle and stress can also cause premature greying.
Most people would start to grow significant strands of white hair during their 30s and 40s. It embarrasses them but they can no longer ignore the problem. Many people start to dye their hair but that is not a lasting solution. Although there is no harm in getting your hair dyed, but there is nothing like naturally flawless black hair.
There is no way to reverse natural greying of hair as it depends on genetic factors, but you can prevent premature greying (hair becoming white) by following the tips given below:

#Walk early morning on wet grass bare foot.
#Use of Avla Make a paste of Avla in water and apply to the hair. Let it rest for 1 to 2 hours and then rinse. Distinctly thickened and blackened texture of the hair would be visible after rinsing. You can also use Avla hair oil for massaging your hair.
#Fresh juices Have fresh vegetables or their juices. The juices include carrot, lettuce, alfalfa and the like. These provide energy and vitality to your body while the drinks such as refined sugars, soft drinks, white flours and pastries.
#Indian gooseberry Have as much of this fruit as possible. It is known to be a tonic for preventing white hair. You can also make a lotion with Indian gooseberry, lemon slices and coconut oil. Massage your scalp thrice a week and leave for an hour.
#Bhringraj oil - Use this oil to massage your hair. Consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner to know more about anti-pitta herbs as they help in preventing greying of hair.
#Fruit juices and honey Apart from Avla, honey, brahmi, Shankhpushpi, Vacha and brahmi ghrutam are known Ayurvedic treatments for preventing white hairs.
#Black tea -Take black tea (without milk and sugar) and massage it on the roots of the hair. Leave it for 1 hour and then wash it.
#Shun unhealthy habitsAbuse of alcohol, prescription drugs and smoking have been linked to inhibition in hair growth.

#Try a home remedy - A home remedy for darkening gray hair involves making a weekly poultice. It is made from henna powder, coffee, yogurt, fenugreek, mint juice and basil juice. You need to apply for 3 hours before rinsing with a shampoo.
#Curry leaves Boil curry leaves in coconut oil and apply the mixture on your hair. It is a good treatment to prevent formation of white hairs.
#Coconut oil with lemon A traditional method of preventing white hair formation is mixing coconut with lemon or almond oil and massaging of scalp.
#Eat fish and other seafood (they contain iodine) which is required for melanin production.
#Relax -Excess stress can exacerbate premature gray and white hair. Avoid taking on more than you can handle. Employ breathing exercises and meditation techniques to promote feelings of relaxation and calm in your life.
#Take Vitamin B12 supplements.
Vitamin B12 deficiency sometimes causes premature gray or white hair. You can find Vitamin B12 naturally occurring in meat, dairy products and eggs
RaJa

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Home Remedy for Wisdom Tooth Pain Relief

8:56:00 AM
Wisdom teeth are the last adult permanent teeth which develop between the ages of 17 to 25 years. They are found far back in the mouth. Wisdom teeth are also recognized a
s third molars. Wisdom teeth are not developed in around 35% of population. Some wisdom teeth develop without any problems. They are usually trapped in the gums or jaw bones. Wisdom teeth lead to pain when they are not aligned properly. Wisdom teeth can be removed in case they would become impacted or problematic if not removed. Symptoms of wisdom teeth pain are swelling, jaw tenderness, tingling in cheeks, difficulty in opening the mouth and in chewing foods.

Home Remedies for Wisdom Tooth Pain Relief
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1.Cloves: Cloves are among the most popular ways to treat wisdom tooth pain. Clove has anesthetic and anti-inflammatory properties which help to alleviate the pain and keep pain away for few hours. Just put a clove in the mouth and suck it for 5 to 10 minutes. You can also apply clove oil with the help of sterile cotton swab on the gum or tooth which is causing pain.

2.Garlic: Garlic provides temporary relief from wisdom tooth pain. Take a garlic clove and sprinkle a pinch of rock salt. Then put it on the gum or tooth which is causing pain. Garlic has antibacterial properties that kill bacteria which cause decay of the teeth.

3.Onion: Onion also helps to alleviate wisdom tooth pain. Just put a small piece of onion on infected tooth. You can also chew onion for 3 minutes and then put it on the infected tooth. Onion also contains antibacterial properties like garlic that destroy bacteria which cause pain or infection.

4.Ice cubes: Ice cubes are very common home remedy to treat toothaches and gum problems. Take 3 to 4 ice cubes and wrap them in piece of cloth. Then place it on the affected area of the mouth for about 10 to 15 minutes. If you have severe pain, then repeat this at the regular intervals. Ice helps to decrease the swelling of the gum tissues and pain to some extent.

5.Bayberry: Take 2 teaspoons bayberry bark powder and add ½ teaspoon table vinegar. Make a thick paste of them and apply it on the affected area to alleviate the pain. Bayberry is available at specialty grocery or herbal stores.

6.Peppermint leaves: Take dried peppermint leaves and put them on the affected tooth for 15 minutes. Repeat it 10 times in a day. This will decrease the pain and brings the fester up nearer to the gums’ upper surface.

7.Olive oil: Take ¼ teaspoon olive oil and mix 2 to 3 drops of oil. Swab a cotton ball in the mixture and put it on the affected tooth. Before putting the cotton ball on the tooth wait till it absorbs the mixture.

8.Wheat grass juice: You can use wheat grass juice mouth wash to alleviate wisdom tooth pain. The juice extracts all toxins and delays the bacterial growth so the infection and pain are decreased.

Cucumber: Just place a thick slice of cucumber on the affected tooth for about 20 to 30 minutes. This can help to calm gums and alleviate the pain. Cucumber slices contain vitamins and minerals which soak up the tissues and help to alleviate.

9.Gargling with salt water: Take 1 cup of warm water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Use this water to gargle the mouth for every hour or twice an hour. This remedy can relieve the pain quickly. Warm salt water flush out bacteria also help to soothe the inflamed gum tissue.

10.Gentle massage: Massage the gums gently to get ease from tooth pain. Massage can enhance the blood circulation to the area and endorse healing. Don’t give too much pressure as it may increase the inflammation therefore avoid massage if the gums are inflamed.

11.Black tea: Take a warm black tea bag and apply it to the affected area. This can provide temporary relief from pain and soothe the area. Black tea contains astringent properties which rinse out gum tissues and decrease swelling.

Other remedies for Wisdom Tooth Pain Relief:
•Consume 1 to 2 cups of mullein tea or chew catnip herb.
•Make a paste of clove oil and zinc oxide powder and apply on the affected tooth.
•Rub pure vanilla extract on the affected tooth or area to alleviate the pain.
•Drink plenty of water as it helps to flush out the food elements collected at the back of the mouth.
•Make a paste of ginger and cayenne then apply on the affected tooth with the help of cotton.
•Put grated fresh horseradish on the tooth to get relief.
•Make a mixture of sesame (1 part) and water (2 parts) by boiling until the liquid remains half. Then apply that mixture to the affected tooth.