HOME REMEDIES FOR cOUGH

• People usually like treating cough with some herbal remedies present in there home instead of taking medicines as these remedies are very effective. There are many natural ingredients and substances that can be used to treat cough. However, some drugs are really effective in treatment of cough, but they have certain side affects so one should avoid using them and seek natural ways to treat the condition.   Here are some natural remedies to get rid of cough.

• 1.Drink hot water mixed with honey to get instant relief from cough.
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• 2.Extract onion juice and mix it with honey. Take this mixture twice or thrice daily, it will help you to relieve cough and chest congestion.
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• 3.Grape juice mixed with honey should be taken three to four times daily for relaxing yourself from bad cough.
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• 4.Take some water and add fenugreek seeds to it. Now boil the water for 20-30 minutes and let it become luke warm. Gargle with this solution to get relief from sore throat.
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• 5.Warm spinach should be used to gargle to get immediate relief from bad cough.
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• 6.Add black pepper powder and salt to lemon juice and drink it to reduce the cough intensity.
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• 7.Drink warm water several times a day to relieve sore throat.  
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• 8.Add salt to warm water and gargle with it two to three times a day.
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• 9.Drink hot black coffee to get instant relief from bad cough.
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• 10.Elevate your head by using two to three pillows while sleeping at night.  

 Use herbal remedies to treat your cough naturally and consult a physician if it last for more than 3-4 weeks.    

WINTER DIET

1.Amla

Amla or the Indian gooseberry is the best winter gift we get. It is one of the richest sources of vitamin C. Moreover, the ascorbic acid present in amla gets concentrated if we try to preserve the fruit –which means the vitamin C values of the dehydrated amla are more. And in our country we have dry amla shreds, amla candies, amla powder and even tablets to consume all year round. In winter, we can have amla –as it is, with salt or also as a juice. It is a great fruit for skin and hair, a great antioxidant; it also has good amounts of fibre and hence is good in case of constipation besides having many other ayurvedic benefits.

2.Oranges

Oranges are another kind of fruit with high levels of vitamin C which is an antioxidant. They also supply potassium and so are good for patients with high blood pressure.

3.Strawberries

Strawberries are rich in antioxidants and some great phytochemicals as well as other lesser known pigments, stock your winter with strawberries.

4.Carrots

The sweet variety of carrots is available only in winters. A glass of juice a day or a little carrot halwa sometimes will keep you away from vitamin A deficiency.

5.Green leaves:

We get a variety of these in winter and all of them have multiple benefits for our body. Eat the most in winter as our body can assimilate nutrients better in this season.

FOOD WHICH HAS TO BE AVOIDED FOR HEART DISEASES

Diet and heart diseases

We all have heard of heart problems. We have read about them, talked about them, and know many who have suffered from 1 or more of these problems:

 

High BP    

Cholesterol

Heart attack 

Stroke

There are many risk factors for these, such as cigarette smoking, family history, lack of exercise, stress etc.  But the one with which we can change and improve the health and /or reverse these health problems is DIET. 

Diet and exercise when done together will give you the best results.

First let us see what foods we should avoid:

 

1.Processed, packaged ready to eat foods

2.Refined foods

3.Pickles

4.Papads

5.Ready-to-eat foods

6.Trans fats or saturated fats

7.High sodium foods

8.Canned foods 

9.Ready to eat breakfast cereals with high sugar content

HOME MADE SYRUP FOR COLD AND COUGH

Cold, sore throat as well as coughs is some very common ailments that affect almost all individuals during the changes in the seasons. While coughing might sound irritating, it is yet the most effective means of clearing the lungs and the airways. Coughing tends to flush the mucus out and also helps in catching the breath if food or even drink has gone down through a wrong pipe. Several drugs available in the market today tend to hamper this natural activity of eliminating toxins from the body.

For instance taking nasal drops tends to dry the nasal secretions. These secretions are the ways by which the body tends to excrete germ laden mucus. Cough syrups tend to suppress the cough and further prevent the clearance of such passages. While facing such mundane ailments it is always advised to opt for homemade remedies which offer short tem reliefs without an interference with the body’s healing ability.

One such formula for relief as per home remedies includes the golden syrups. These golden syrups can be easily prepared by anyone with basic ingredients that are available in most households. The syrup can be made by mixing one tablespoon of honey and lemon juice. Add to this a drop of malt vinegar and see the change in your cough patterns. The intensity of cough would be greatly reduced.

Put these ingredients together in a bottle. Take at least one tablespoon of the mixture in every three hours. The mixture would help soothe the dry as well as rasping cough. Mixture cannot be called a sedative and therefore may be taken as per requirement. It would also not have additional side effects of sleep or discomfort while working.

Also the golden syrup will not harm the body’s processes. The honey used in the mixture would provide the skin with an additional glow. The lemon juice is acidic in nature and would eliminate the germs. These are tested remedies which have been passed from one generation to another over a period of time.

In case of small children who may get affected by constant intake of chemical, such remedies are ideal solutions. Most mothers even today rely on home remedies rather than doctors. But this does not imply that all ailments have ayurvedic solutions rather if the situation gets worse one must consult a professional doctor. Home remedies are merely an option.

BENEFITS OF CHOLESTEROL

Cholesterol is a type of sterol which is usually found in the body tissues. It`s one of the most important compound required by the body that`s why liver makes a good amount of it each day. According to reports of American Heart Association, liver makes around 1000mg cholesterol on a daily basis. Despite the fact that it`s quite important to the body, cholesterol can put heart at risk if the amount is increased even a bit more than the natural requirement. 

Our liver packs cholesterol into lipoproteins that are a blend of lipid fats and proteins. The lipoproteins are used for transportation of cholesterol through the bloodstream to various cells. Not only cholesterol, lipoproteins also carry around fat soluble vitamins, other lipids including triglycerides and many other substances through the bloodstreams to the tissues that require these substances. 

Cholesterol is responsible for the formation and maintenance of cell walls and structures. It is also used by nerve cell for insulation as well as needed by the cells to assist them in adjusting as per the changes in the temperature. Moreover, it is an integral compound that`s used for synthesizing plenty of critical hormones, specifically the sex hormones, progesterone, testosterone and estrogen. 

Cholesterol is also essentially required by the liver to complete the formation of bile juice which is crucial for the digestion of fats. The daily dose of vitamin D is essential for the body and body can`t get vitamin D in the absence of cholesterol. While we stand in the sun, our body converts cholesterol into vitamin D. 

Our brain has more cholesterol than any other body part – approximately 25% of the total cholesterol in our body is found in our brain. Research has shown that brain can`t absorb cholesterol from blood, hence, produces its own cholesterol. In brain, cholesterol protects the cells while lying in myelin sheaths. Moreover, it also assists in making sure that the electrical pulses are occurred within the brain. The cholesterol formed by food consumption builds up plaque within the arteries which is damaging for the brain as it prevents blood flow. 
 
cholesterol is an oily compound and doesn`t mix with blood because of it`s water based nature. Extensive amount of cholesterol in the blood negatively impacts the body as it starts to build up on the inner walls of the blood vessels. When too much cholesterol is sticks inside the vessels, the blood doesn`t flow smoothly which leads to strokes and cardiac diseases. 

WHAT IS DIBETIc?

We require energy for all thought and action--it is the essence of life. To provide us with this life-sustaining energy, the food we eat is digested, converted into glucose and enters our blood stream. But this glucose is useless to us unless it is transferred effectively to our cells. And in order to make this transfer, the Beta cells in our pancreas must produce a substance called insulin. Normally, this process happens in our bodies without our knowledge. After every meal, the pancreas produces sufficient amounts of insulin and you feel energetic and refreshed. However, if you have Type 1 Diabetes, a genetic disease, the pancreas fails to produce insulin. Type 2 diabetes however, is induced by a bad lifestyle and is a result of constant abuse. If you're overweight and unfit, you're a prime candidate. Often, we don't eat meals on time or eat the wrong kinds of foods and soon, our bodies are producing plenty of insulin but our cells are no longer responding to it. In both cases of diabetes, glucose accumulates in the blood stream and our body is left to deal with the overload by excreting it, making you officially diabetic.

COLL DIET FOR HOT SUMMER

Coconut Water: 

The natural beverage really does deserve its popular reputation. Coconut water is a natural drink that has everything your average sports drink has and more. It has five times more potassium than sports drinks.

Watermelon: 

Researchers have suggested that a daily slice of watermelon could help prevent heart disease by halting the build-up of 'bad' cholesterol. They believe the secret to watermelon's health-boosting properties lies in citrulline, a chemical found in the juice.

Musk Melon: 

Musk Melon is a great source of Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene - both help keep the body cool by killing bacteria and other foreign elements.

Buttermilk: 

Buttermilk has digestion-friendly bacteria and it is believed that yogurt may work by increasing levels of HDL cholesterol - the so-called 'good cholesterol' - in the blood. It also has a cooling effect on the body.

Sugarcane Juice: 

Sugarcane juice is a great summer drink and includes combinations of sugars like glucose and fructose. It keeps the body cool and hydrated.

Cucumber: 

Fruit and vegetables with high water content are particularly good for hot weather, which includes cucumber. Foods with grain are good for the body because they keep the body topped up with magnesium and calcium, preventing cramps in the heat.

Lemon Juice: 

Besides being good for the skin, lemon juice, or nimbu pani, reduces aging and is also a great cooling agent.

Banana: 

Benefits of Bananas are many, but none as relevant during the draining summer than it's fluid regulating abilities. Bananas are rich in potassium, which helps to regulate body fluid lost through excessive sweating.

Carrots: 

Carrots have been found to improve vision in dim light, strengthen body's immunity to infections such as winter colds and flu, and helps maintain healthy skin.

Chillies: 

A moderate amount of spice can actually help cool you down. Spices like fresh ginger, cayenne, or black pepper will temporarily increase your internal warmth, but serve to disperse the heat on the body's surface, ultimately cooling you.

Apricots: 

It is revealed that those with a healthy glow have a higher presence of carotenoids, which are yellow and red antioxidants thought to play a role in the immune system. Carotenoids are commonly found in fruits and vegetables such as yellow and red peppers, spinach, apricots and melons.

Mango: 

Mango is a nutritionally rich fruit. It’s extremely good for the skin as it clears up the pores and gets rid of acne. Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin A.

Mint: 

Mint has multitude of benefits. Mint stimulates digestion and has antibacterial properties which can cure acne and blackheads.

Onion: 

Especially red ones contain a chemical called quercetin which is believed to have an anti-histamine effect. Histamine is the irritant that causes heat rashes and adverse reactions to insect bites and stings, so eating onions daily may help to ease these summer complaints.

Tomatoes: 

Tomatoes contain a compound called lycopene, which principally give them their deep-red colour. Anti-oxidants in tomatoes are already known to combat cancer, heart disease and other ailments, which is why some people adopting a Mediterranean diet appear to live longer.

Spinach:

Researchers have discovered that the serum-concentration of the antioxidants vitamin C and beta-carotene are significantly important to keep you hydrated during summers.

Pumpkin:

Pumpkin contains alpha hydroxy acids plus vitamin A, which helps increase the rate of cell renewal to unveil younger-looking, softer skin.a