മുളപ്പിച്ച ചെറുപയറിനെ കുറിച്ച് നിങ്ങള്‍ക്കെന്തറിയാം (Mung Bean Sprouts)!


(Method of sprouting, benefits and a lot more following in English)

പ്രഭാതത്തിലെ വ്യായാമത്തിനു ശേഷം മുളപ്പിച്ച ചെറുപയര്‍ കഴിക്കുന്നതില്‍ ഒരു രഹസ്യമുണ്ട്. ശരീരപോഷണത്തിനുള്ള വിറ്റാമിനുകള
ുടെ ഒരു കലവറ തന്നെയാണ് പ്രകൃതി അതില്‍ ഒരുക്കി വെച്ചിരിക്കുന്നത്. സ്റാര്‍ച്ച്, ആല്‍ബുമിനോയ് എന്നിവ യഥാക്രമം 54, 22 ശതമാനം വീതമാണ് ഇതില്‍ അടങ്ങിയിരിക്കുന്നു. ദേഹത്തിന്റെ ഓജസ്സിനും, കഫ-പിത്തങ്ങളെ ശമിപ്പിക്കുന്നതിനും രക്തവര്‍ദ്ധനവിനും ഈ ധാന്യം അത്യുത്തമമാണ്. നോത്രരോഗികള്‍ക്കും, മഞ്ഞപ്പിത്തം ബാധിച്ചവര്‍ക്കും നല്ലതെങ്കിലും വാതരോഗികള്‍ക്ക് ഹിതമല്ലെന്നാണ് കണ്ടെത്തല്‍. ഫാസിയോളസ് ഔറിസ് എന്ന ശാസ്ത്രനാമത്തില്‍ അറിയപ്പെടുന്ന ചെറുപയര്‍ ഇന്ത്യയിലെല്ലായിടത്തും കൃഷി ചെയ്യുന്നു. പച്ച, മഞ്ഞ നിറങ്ങളില്‍ കാണപ്പെടുന്ന രണ്ടുതരം ചെറുപയറുകളില്‍ മുന്തിയഇനമായി കണ്ടുവരുന്നത് ആഫ്രിക്കയിലാണ്. ദുഷിച്ച മുലപ്പാല്‍ ശുദ്ധിയാക്കാന്‍ 25 മില്ലി ചെറുപയര്‍ സൂപ്പ് ദിനവും മൂന്നുനേരം കഴിച്ചാല്‍ മതി. അതുപോലെ ഇതിന്റെ പൊടി താളിയായി ഉപയോഗിച്ച് കുളിക്കുന്നത് താരന്‍ മാറുന്നതിനും ശരീരകാന്തിക്കും ഗുണപ്രദമാണ്. ശിശുക്കള്‍ക്ക് ഉണ്ടാകുന്ന മൂത്രതടസ്സത്തിന് ചെറുപയര്‍, ചെമ്പരത്തിവേര് എന്നിവ ചേര്‍ത്ത ഔഷധം ഉപയോഗിച്ചു വരുന്നു. ചെറുപയറും, സമം ഉണക്കലരിയും കഞ്ഞിവെച്ച് പശുവില്‍ നെയ്യ് ചേര്‍ത്ത് കാലത്ത് വെറും വയറ്റില്‍ കഴിക്കുന്നത് നാഡീപിഴ സംബന്ധമായ രോഗങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് നല്ലൊരു ചികിത്സയാണ്. വിവിധ ജീവകങ്ങളുടെ സാന്നിധ്യമുള്ളതിനാല്‍ ശരീരപുഷ്ടിയും ബലവും പ്രദാനം ചെയ്യുമെങ്കിലും തടിച്ചവര്‍ ഉപയോഗം കുറയ്ക്കുന്നതാണ് നന്ന്. മുളപ്പിച്ച പയര്‍ കൊണ്ടുള്ള കഞ്ഞി, തേങ്ങയും അല്‍പം മധുരം ചേര്‍ത്ത് കഴിക്കുന്നത് ഹൃദ്രോഗികള്‍ക്ക് ഫലം ചെയ്യുമെന്ന് കണ്ടുവരുന്നു. പനി ശമിപ്പിച്ച് ശരീരതാപം ക്രമീകരിച്ച് പിത്ത-അമ്ള രോഗങ്ങളെ ഭേദമാക്കുന്നതിലും ഇതിന്റെ വിവിധ വിഭവങ്ങള്‍ ഗുണകരമാകുന്നു. നാട്ടില്‍ പുറത്തെ പുട്ടും ചെയര്‍പയര്‍ കറിയും ആര്‍ക്കാണ് ഇഷ്ടമില്ലാത്തത്. ഇതിന്റെ പായസകൂട്ടുകളും കേമം തന്നെ.


Mung Bean Sprouts

Nutrition Information And Facts

The health benefits of beans
are at its peak when sprouted.


It has amazing nutritional/health benefits. The health benefits of bean sprouts are tremendous as they are rich with proteins, enzymes, moisture, vitamins and minerals. Sprouting increases the digestion.


Mung beans are rich in the following nutrients :

• protein
• vitamin C
• folic acid or folate
• iron
• zinc
• potassium
• magnesium
• copper
• manganese
• phosphorus
• thiamine

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Health Benefits in brief:

Anemia
Cardiovascular health
Constipation
Hair and nail fragility
Liver health
Menopause
Skin anti-aging effect
Stress and tiredness

(Health benefits in details following..)

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How to sprout the Mung Bean? The same procedure can be adopted for sprouting all kind of beans like garbanzo, pinto, black bean etc. In the Indian Ayurvedic approach to health, Mung Beans are one of the most cherished foods. The amazing biochemical process of sprouting, transforms this seed with a number of significant health benefits into a "Super food". The sprouting process makes Vitamin C available which is not found in the seed.


Ingredients:

Mung bean
Water
Muslin Cloth
Wide bowl for sprouting


Method :

1. Wash the dried Mung bean, remove the dirt and stone if any.
2. Soak them for at least 8 hrs (preferably overnight) in about 3 times the water.
3. Next morning drain them off completely using a colander.
4. Once they are drained completely, put them in the muslin cloth.
5. Loosely tie them and keep in the big bowl and close with the lid.
6. Keep them in the dark place for 8 hrs. (Preferably overnight)
7. You will get beautifully sprouted bean the next morning...

Enjoy them raw or in salads..for your healthy diet.


Note:

Here are few things you should keep in mind for successful sprouting...

1. Select good quality Bean.
2. Make sure the water is drained completely after the soaking process. (but little moisture is ok)
3. Use only the muslin cloth to tie the bean. (Don't use a thick cloth)
4. The bean has to be soaked minimum of eight hours, less hours of soaking will not yield good sprouts.
5. If you’re sprouting Garbanzo, pinto or black beans which are bigger in size than the Mung bean, keep it in dark place for extra 4 to 5 hours.
6. Do not open the bowl often while it is in the process of sprouting.

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Health Benefits

Sprouts from all beans and/or seeds are so high in highly digestible nutrients, vitamins and minerals that can be considered true multi-ingredient natural supplements. However, here we will focus on the health benefits of mung bean sprouts, which are the most commonly consumed sprouts all over the world and the most studied by researchers.

Anemia:

Mung bean sprouts (as well as other types of bean sprouts) are rich in iron, which play a key role in the synthesis of hemoglobin, the protein found in red blood cells. They are also particularly high in vitamin C, which enhances the absorption of iron from the intestine, thereby helping prevent or treat anemia caused by iron deficiency.

Cardiovascular health:

When associated with a low intake of saturated fats (found in meat, poultry and dairy products), the regular consumption of mung bean sprouts can help reduce the blood levels of LDL-cholesterol due to its content in fiber and lecithin. This effect is beneficial to the heart and vessels, since it helps prevent the development of atherosclerosis, the most common cause of cardiovascular disease.

Constipation:

Due to their high content in fiber, mung bean sprouts can help improve intestinal motility and relieve the signs of constipation.

Hair and nail fragility:

Hair and nail fragility is often the result of certain nutritional deficiencies, especially proteins, vitamins and zinc. Mung bean sprouts contain high amounts of all these nutrients in a readily available form, and hence they are particularly helpful in preventing and treating hair and nail problems.

Liver health:

Mung bean sprouts are an excellent source of lecithin which, besides lowering blood cholesterol levels, helps reduce liver fat, thereby preventing fatty liver, a common liver condition that can result in liver dysfunction.

Menopause:

Mung bean sprouts are rich in phytoestrogens, which have a weak estrogen-like activity. That’s why they can help relieve many symptoms associated with menopause (such as hot flashes and heart palpitations), which are the result of decreased estrogen levels. Phytoestrogens found in mung bean sprouts are also effective in counteracting menopause-related osteoporosis.

Skin anti-aging effect:

It has been shown that phytoestrogens found in mung bean sprouts act on certain estrogen-receptors found in the skin, stimulating the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin, which are vital components of the skin’s structure. Therefore, the regular consumption of mung bean sprouts can help prevent many age-related skin changes, including elasticity and moisture loss.


Stress and tiredness:

Mung bean sprouts are a source of readily available energy and other nutrients which are particularly helpful in fighting the signs and symptoms of mental and physical stress and tiredness.


Nutritional Benefits

Bean sprouts are a true concentrate of energy and nutritive principles. Unlike ripe vegetables, whose nutritional value progressively decreases after they have been harvested, bean sprouts retain their nutritional properties until consumed.

Bean sprouts have the richest source of amino acids (for protein), vitamins and minerals, and also contain a good amount of fiber. They contain all types of vitamins (A, B, C, D, E and K), folic acid and are an excellent source of iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and zinc.

Other nutritional benefits vary depending on the type of sprout. It is interesting to note that mung bean sprouts contain estrogen-like phytochemicals, called isoflavones, which are responsible for some of the many healthy proprieties of these sprouts.

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Consumption Tips

Most sprouts can be eaten raw;
if cooking them, sauté very lightly or just a quick blanch or light steam. Do not overcook. Whether raw or cooked, bean sprouts can be used in a variety of dishes, including appetizers, salads, side dishes and snacks.

They can be juiced, as well but usually added to other vegetable juices. To get used to their flavor, it is better to start with a handful of sprouts added to other green juices and then increase the amount depending on your taste.

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Caution

Commercially produced raw sprouts have been associated with food-borne illnesses as the high levels of moisture and heat generated during the sprouting process may have been conducive to the growth of bacteria.

Always ensure that sprouts are kept at refrigerator temperature. Throw away sprouts that smell, have turned dark or are slimy. Rinse sprouts thoroughly with water before consumption.

Some people are allergic to the proteins found in certain legumes or legume sprouts, and hence they are recommended not to consume them at all
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10 Herbs to Improve Memory


“Herbs have a long history in treating human ailments, and memory loss and cognitive decline are no exceptions. Generally, herbs are safer and better tolerated than conventional medications. And some of them are also just as effective, or even more effective, as conventional memory drugs. Here are 10 of the most important herbs used to enhance memory.”


Herbs are nature’s drugs and they have been used to treat diseases for as long as man came down with the first sickness.
Herbs are generally safe and well tolerated. However, they still contain phytochemicals that modify biochemical processes in the body. Therefore, they can also be toxic in high doses, cause side effects in normal doses and unsafe to use with some drugs.
Traditional medicines of various cultures, but especially Chinese and Indian traditional medicines, have always turned to herbs to slow down cognitive decline and reverse memory loss.
Dementia especially in the elderly is pretty common disorder for which there are traditional remedies.
With the current advancements in medicine and biological sciences, it is now possible to determine which of these herbs are truly effective for improving memory. By extracting the active principles in these herbs, researchers are able to predict how these herbs work and in what doses can be deemed appropriate.
Therefore, with our better understanding of therapeutic benefits of herbs, here are 10 of the most effective nootropic herbs for improving memory.

Ginseng refers to the different plants belong to the genus, Panax. Although there are different species of ginseng, true ginsengs such as Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng) and Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng) are more effective memory aids than false ginsengs such as Siberian ginseng.
Ginsengs are adaptogenic. This means that they are useful for relieving stress.
True ginsengs contain a group of compounds known as ginsenosides. Ginsenosides are the phytochemicals responsible for the nootropic effects of ginseng.
Ginsenosides are also known as panaxosides. They are saponins and they belong to 2 broad classes: Rb1 and Rg1. Rg1 ginsenosides are the most abundant panaxosides in ginseng. They are known to improve spatial memory through the activation of neuronal activity in the hippocampus.
Rb1 ginsenosides are also useful for improving memory. They have been demonstrate to reverse scopolamine-induced amnesia in animals. They do this by increasing the release of acetylcholine and by stimulating cholinergic activity in the hippocampus and cortex, the two popular seats of memory in the brain.


Ginkgo is the name given to the herbal extract obtained from the leaves of one of the oldest tree species alive, Ginkgo biloba.
The active phytochemicals in ginkgo are known as ginkgolides and bilobalides. They are responsible for the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of ginkgo as well as its ability to prevent blood clots and increase blood circulation.
Although, there are new studies that suggest that ginkgo may not be effective for improving memories, there are actually a lot of studies that say otherwise.
Ginkgo is known to prevent the formation of beta amyloid proteins (which are known to cause Alzheimer’s disease). It is believed to be especially good for preventing cognitive decline in the elderly. In one study, a daily dose of 240 mg of the standardized extract of ginkgo was found effective for improving memory and learning in patients suffering from dementia.
Therefore, while ginkgo has the active phytochemicals to help improve memory, it seems that it requires long-term supplementation to work.
In addition, supplementation should be started well before the first signs of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Gotu kola or Centella asiatica is a common herb in Indian, Chinese and African traditional medicines.
Gotu kola is an adaptogen with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic and diuretic properties. It also stimulates blood circulation and is commonly taken as a brain tonic.
Preliminary studies also show that gotu kola has nootropic effects. It is known to slow down the signs of aging and to improve concentration and attention span. The herb has also been used to successfully treat neurodegenerative disorders and to enhance memory.
In one Thai study done in 2008, an extract of gotu kola was able to improve mood and enhance working memory in a group of 28 elderly patients.
Green tea is prepared from the leaves of Camellia sinensis after allowing for only a slight oxidation during processing.
Green tea is rich in antioxidant polyphenols, flavonoids as well as carotenoids, tocopherol, vitamin C, selenium, zinc, chromium and manganese.
Regular consumption of green tea has been credited with a number of healthful benefits including improving immune function, reducing the risks of heart diseases and certain cancers, lowering LDL (“bad” cholesterol) and total cholesterol levels.
It is also effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, dental cavities, obesity and bone loss.
The polyphenols are especially important and of these, the catechins produce the best benefits on memory. The most abundant catechins in green tea is known as epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG.
EGCG is the phytochemical responsible for most of the positive effects of green tea on memory.
As an antioxidant, EGCG mops up free radicals and reactive oxygen species produced from lipid peroxidation. In this way, it protects the neurons and other brain cells from oxidative damage.
EGCG also stimulates neurogenesis. This means that it increases the production of new brain cells.
Neurogenesis can easily lead to increased brain capacity and improved cognitive functions. When neurogenesis occurs in hippocampus (a number of studies have confirmed that this indeed been happens), it can lead to significant improvement in memory and learning.
Lastly, the polyphenol extract of green tea is a potent acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.
Acetylcholinesterase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. By inhibiting this enzyme, green tea increases the activity of acetylcholine in the brain. Since acetylcholine and the entire cholinergic pathway are required in memory stabilization and consolidation, this effect is another way green tea improves memory.
Bacopa is more commonly known as Brahmi especially in Ayurveda traditional medicine.
Bacopa monnieri is an herb with multiple medicinal effects. Therefore, it is used in traditional medicine to treat diseases as diverse as ulcer, leprosy, tumor, anemia and asthma.
Bacopa contains natural antioxidants and it also improves the activities of some of the antioxidant enzymes naturally produced in the body. It also improves immune functioning by contributing to the production of antibodies and immunoglobulins.
The effectiveness of bacopa on cognition and memory is well studied. For example, its antioxidant protection has been shown to extend to the hippocampus. In the brain, bacopa not only mops up reactive oxygen species but it also breaks down beta amyloid proteins that causes Alzheimer’s disease.
Bacopa’s antioxidant effect has been found comparable to that of vitamin E.
Although bacopa improves cognitive functions including memory in people with neurodegenerative disease, it does not have the same effect on normal, healthy subjects. This is because the antioxidant properties of bacopa is only useful where memory loss is caused by damage to the nerves and brain cells.
Ashwagandha or Withania somnifera is also known as Indian ginseng although it belongs in the Nightshade family.
In Ayurveda medicine, this herb is rejuvenating tonic or a rasayana. As a tonic, it is used to combat stress, reduce anxiety and improve cognition.
It is also used to treat tumors in traditional medicine, a use that is now supported by clinical trials.
The root extract of this herb has shown promise as a possible Alzheimer’s disease drug candidate. It was able to reduce plaque load in mice by breaking down the beta amyloid proteins that form plaques in the brain.
Other benefits of this root extract include improving memory in both normal mice and those in which dementia was induced. It is believed that the herb was able to promote neurogenesis to achieve this feat.

Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) also known as Aaron’s rod and King’s crown grows in cold regions of the world.
Its root has been used in the folk medicine of the inhabitants of these regions. Rhodiola is an adaptogen. It is also known to help improve mood and relieve depression. This effect on mood is due to rhodiola’s ability to increase the levels of dopamine and serotonin in the brain. Although it is not a stimulant, rhodiola influences opioid peptides such as endorphins.
Perhaps the most active phytochemicals found in rhodiola are the polyphenol antioxidants such as quercetin and proanthocyanidins.
Besides it antioxidant cover, rhodiola may provide even more specific benefits for improving memory because it also increases acetylcholine levels in the brain.
Studies on rhodiola and memory are few but those few ones are mostly positive. Some researchers have confirmed that rhodiola extracts can enhance memory and improve cognitive functions especially in people suffering from dementia and other age-related memory loss.

Huperzia serrata is also known as Chinese club moss. The major medicinal phytochemical in this herb is Huperzine A.
Huperzine A is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Therefore, it increases cholinergic activity, an effect that is required for improving memory.
Just as importantly, huperzine A also breaks down beta amyloid proteins. This prevents any nerve damage due to beta amyloid plaque formation.
Thirdly, huperzine A is a NMDA receptor antagonist. In this role, it protects the brain from nerve damage caused by glutamate while also stimulating the release of nerve growth factor.
Because of its multifaceted benefits, huperzine A is already a candidate drug for treating Alzheimer’s disease. It is already in phase II clinical trials and its safety and efficacy have been confirmed by multiple studies.
Human trials show that huperzine A improves cognitive function including memory while protecting against neurodegeneration. It does all these without causing any serious side effects.

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is traditionally used in Europe to improve memory. It is commonly grown for its essential oil which contains active ingredients such as cineole and thujone.
Sage leaves, on the other hand, contains flavones, flavonoid glycosides, niacin, tannic acid, oleic acid, fumaric acid and other related compounds.
Although it is recommended for a rather long list of ailments in traditional medicine, the indications for which scientific evidences have been provided for include the antibiotic, antifungal, antispasmodic, astringent, hypoglycemic and tonic properties of sage.
However, sage stands out as an effective herb in the management of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
Active ingredients in the leaf show antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects which are beneficial to neurons and other brain cells. In addition, these medicinal compounds increase acetylcholine levels in the brain while reducing the plaque-forming beta amyloids.
Other studies agree that sage leaf extracts or essential oil can improve memory and mood.




Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a popular cooking spice but it is also a widely used medicinal agent.
Rosemary is used in traditional medicine to treat hair loss, muscle and joint pain as well as to enhance memory.
A 2003 study published in the International Journal of Neuroscienceconcluded that rosemary can enhance overall quality of memory as well as secondary memory factors.
Although rosemary contains a number of antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and carnosic acid, its benefits to memory also include increasing the level of acetylcholine.
Rosemary oil is perhaps the first case of aromatherapy as memory enhancer investigated by a medical study. In a study published in the journal, Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology, a group of researchers exposed 20 volunteers to different levels of rosemary oil aroma.
These researchers discovered that the most active chemical in rosemary oil, 1, 8-cineole was found in the blood samples of the volunteers and that the measured level of this compound corresponded to increased cognitive functions.
In this study, rosemary oil improved accuracy of memory, speed of processing information and even mood. The researchers believed that the surprising result with rosemary oil aroma can open a new vista of research into using the aromatic properties of oil as therapeutic drugs.


Benifits of Pomegranate!!!


Health Benefits of Pomegranate/ Pomegranate Juice: The Top Ten

1. Antioxidants – These help to wrangle the hoards of free radicals in your system. Free radicals have an uneven number of electrons and like to balance themselves out by stealing from other molecules and cells in your body. These cells are oftentimes very important ones dealing with your DNA, and
 when they are destroyed, disease steps in. Pomegranate juice is an excellent source of antioxidants that work to help you stay disease-free.

2. Blood Thinner – Pomegranate juice helps your blood circulation, making it easier for blood to travel to your heart, brain, and the rest of your body.

3. Cancer Fighter – Pomegranate has been known to reduce and prohibit the growth of cancer cells and tumors in your body.

4. Digestion Aide – Pomegranate juice is a natural remedy for diarrhea, dysentery, and great number of other digestive problems.

5. Anemia Relief – With a high content of iron, pomegranate juice is a great home cure for anemia because it promotes higher levels of hemoglobin.

6. Anti-Inflammatory – Pomegranate juice has properties that help treat sufferers of arthritis. It can also help cure a cough or sore throat.

7. Neonatal Care – It has been proven that pomegranate juice ingested by pregnant women can help protect the neonatal brain.

8. Artery Protection – It helps keep plaque from building up in your arteries.

9. Cartilage Protection – It works to prevent the deterioration of cartilage in your body.

10. Cholesterol Reducer – Pomegranate juice is capable of lowering blood pressure by as much as 6% in daily drinkers.
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Hair Fall: Top 10 Ways To Control Hair Fall In Women



Hair fall is not an alien word with anyone. Either you know of it or you suffer from it. Latter seems to be a case with majority of people all around the globe.

Hair Fall is not only limited to men which typically occur after certain age but also in women who are supposingly taking good care of their hair and use expensive hair product. Studies suggest that even after using expensive hair products i.e. shampoo or conditioners still people don’t get the desired result.

Are you getting angst about the problem yourself? To help you with your hair fall problem, here are top 10 ways to control hair fall especially in women..

1. Hot oil message
Just washing your hair and conditioning doesn’t do the trick. Combing your hair with the comb in different directions is one way of stimulating blood flow but using hot oil to massage the scalp stimulate the hair follicles and hair growth. You will find quite a few essential oils that are good for the texture of the hair and also add to the relaxing essence of the massage.

2. Avoid stress
This is one reason why either you go gray at a younger age or starting facing heavy hair fall. To control so, avoid added stress from any front. Give yourself a relaxing massage when combing and do not think too much. You will either end up giving yourself a headache or stressing your head.

3. Eat healthy diet
A healthy diet is a good way of avoiding hair fall. You will find that people eating healthy foods like seafood and protein often have lustrous hair and also glowing skin. Eating right is recommended by the doc as well and hence, lack of nutrition can show in the external aspects of your body like hair fall.

4. Use natural herbs
Amla powder, tea tree oil, yogurt, what are we trying to say? Homemade remedies can do wonders when it comes to the maintenance of your hair & reduce hair fall. Bacteria accumulating at the roots can weaken them and make your hair fall. Not many wash their hair properly as well. Hence, use things like tea tree oil to remove bacteria from the scalp.

5. Hydrate your body
Water is very importance as the human body is mostly water. Dry scalp, dry skin? Make sure you drink a lot of water. Do not try wetting your hair as that will just weaken the health of the hair. Hydrates the body from inside and you’ll see a difference.

6. Avoid hot water head baths
Hot water breaks the hair follicles and also strips the scalp of natural oils. Always wash your scalp with warm water and then end with cold water to close the pores. Hot water breaks down the hair and enforces hair fall affecting baldness. Not many are aware of this.

7. Avoid contact with harmful chemicals
Streaking, coloring, permanent serums, extensive exposure to chemicals or treatments like straightening or re-bonding break down hair so rapidly; you would not realize how easily you have lost so much hair in quick time. If you must, try streaking but full process coloring is doing damage knowing so to your hair.

8. Be patient with your hair
Do you comb it roughly? Not what we would recommend. There is a high chance you twist it, turn it, tug it or try severe hairstyles which harm the roots which add to hair fall. Always untangle from the ends upwards.

9. Regular trims
Split ends are often every woman’s worry. To keep your hair healthy, get trims every 6 to 9 weeks i.e. if you want the same length. In case you want to grow it longer, let it grow but give it extra maintenance care and watch for when the ends are about to get rough, trim it.

10. Hair products
Chuck those outdated products and do not lather hair spray serum on to your hair all the time. Try not to sleep with hair spray in and wash your hair properly. Too much layering of product can form a dull layer and hide the shine of your hair, sometimes can also cause hair fall. Let your hair breath.

Apart from those you can use some homemade hair fall remedies (if you know any) to help your hairs. Short hairs are less prone to hair fall so you can keep short hair for times when hair fall is at its peak.

How to Stop Hair Fall

How to Stop Hair Fall may sound easy and simple, but the same is not true even after you search millions of pages for “Control Hair Fall”, “Prevent Hair Fall”, “Hair Fall Control”, “Hair Fall Solutions”, “Hair Fall Prevention” or “Reasons for Hair Loss”. In case you haven’t got any success even after trying the hair fall solutions given above, then i would advise you to consult a doctor to figure out the primary cause of hair fall.

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Home Remedies - Proven Ways to Remove Blackheads



Blackheads are also called open comedomes. Blackheads, are follicles that have a wider than normal opening. All home remedies for acne are enhanced by proper vitamin and mineral supplementation. First of all, when it develops it's called whiteheads - but as they come into contact with the atmospheric oxygen, a chemical reaction takes place and the mixture darkens and turns to blackheads.
You identify these black spots on the nose, ears or anywhere else on the body. These are embedded into the pores of the skin and therefore, they the treatment for blackheads mainly work on the principle of cleaning those pores and purifying the blood.
The blackheads can occur at any age but particularly, they affect teenagers and adolescents. This could be due to lot of hormonal changes in their body and they also tend to use plenty of different cosmetic products in the makeup.
Some of the known home remedies for treating blackheads are mentioned below -
  • Bull One can put toothpaste on the blackhead before you go to bed. This helps reducing the swelling if kept overnight. But, make sure that it is the paste not the gel.
  • bull Make a paste of ground radish seeds with water and apply on face to remove blackheads.
  • Prepare a mixture of corn flour with egg white and apply on face. Let it dry completely for 1/2 hour. Dip your hands in warm water and massage your face and wash off. This when repeated regularly gives you a smooth skin. 
  • bull One of the great home-remedies for blackhead described in Ayurveda is applying a paste of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves on the affected area every night for about 10-15 minutes and then rinsing it with lukewarm water. This will prevent blackhead as well as wrinkles.
  • bull One can also place strawberry leaves on the blackhead, the alkalinity helps to reduce the swelling and cleanse the pores those are blocked.
  • bull Good remedy for blackhead is extracting juice of one lemon and mixing it with equal quantity of rose water. An application of this mixture on the face and let it stay for about ½ hour. Rinse the face with fresh water afterwards. The treatment should be continued for about 15 days so that it will reduce blemishes, blackheads and scars.
  • bull Another method to get rid of blackhead is to massage the face with the bark of fresh lemon before washing with lukewarm water.
  • bull One can also apply fresh mint juice on the affected area every night for the treatment of blackheads, insect stings, eczema, and scabies.
  • bull To prevent blackheads, one should eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Minimum five servings of fruits and vegetables are to be included in the diet. All blackhead home remedies should include a healthy diet.
  • bullUse one tsp. of lemon juice and one tsp. of ground cinnamon as a scrub. repeat this everyday in the mornings for about a half month to see differences
Make a solution of one and a half cup of hot water and half tablespoon of boric powder. Dip one face napkin in the solution and pat on the face for sometime. Later rub the face with a cotton ball. This is a very useful blackheads remedy.
Jojoba oil is a good moisturizer for skin used after scrubs to remove blackheads and whiteheads.
These are some best tips to remove blackheads and whiteheads at home naturally.

Watermelons lower abdominal fat accumulation and reduce heart-clogging arterial plaque

(NaturalNews) Researchers from the University of Kentucky have demonstrated that consuming watermelon juice can have a significant impact on artery-clogging plaque deposition by modifying blood lipids and lowering dangerous belly fat accumulation. Heart disease takes the lives of millions of unsuspecting individuals each year, and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), leading to a heart attack, is the most common form of the disease. Many different species of melons have been shown to benefit human health and watermelon is no exception. Regular consumption of the red fruit can help manage fat deposition and weight management goals while lowering the risks associated with coronary artery plaque accumulation and heart disease.

Researchers using mice with diet-induced high cholesterol were given supplemental watermelon juice while a control group was fed a typical diet with plain water. After a study period of eight weeks, the animals given watermelon juice had lower body weight than the control group, due to decreased fat mass. They experienced no decrease in lean mass, an important finding: muscle tissue remained viable and weight loss was due to loss of abdominal body fat.


Watermelon Improves Lipid Profile and Fat Accumulation to Lower Heart Disease Risk
Further, the study authors determined that plasma cholesterol concentrations were significantly lower in the supplemented group, with modestly reduced intermediate and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol concentrations, as compared to the control group. An examination of plaque affected lesion areas found that the watermelon juice group experienced significant reductions in atherogenic plaque lesions and a statistically significant reduction in risk of progressive arterial hardening and heart attack.

Lead investigator, Dr. Sibu Saha concluded "Melons have many 
health benefits... this pilot study has found three interesting health benefits in mouse model of atherosclerosis. Our ultimate goal is to identify bioactive compounds that would improve human health". Any intervention that can stabilize or slow the growth of arterial plaque will result in a critical lowered risk of atherosclerosis (arterial hardening), the leading form of heart disease.

Like many other fruits and vegetables found in their natural form, 
watermelons contain powerful carotenoid antioxidant compounds that promote human health and fight disease. Watermelons derive their red color from lycopene, a nutrient well known for its ability to fight colon and prostate cancer. In addition, watermelon consumption is associated with protection against macular degeneration and has been shown to help lower blood pressure and improve insulin signaling. Prior studies have used three cups of watermelon juice or two and a half cups of fruit chunks to provide clinically significant levels of lycopene.




തണ്ണി മത്തന്‍ കഴിക്കു.!!

ഹൃദയാഘാതത്തില്‍ നിന്നും അമിത വണ്ണത്തില്‍ നിന്നും രക്ഷപ്പെടാന്‍ ഇതാ ഒരു എളുപ്പ വഴി. തണ്ണി മത്തന്‍ കഴിക്കുന്നത്‌ പതിവാക്കിയാല്‍ അമിത വണ്ണം കുറയുമെന്ന് അമേരിക്കന്‍ ശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞര്‍ കണ്ടെത്തി. ദിവസവും മൂക്ക് മുട്ടെ തിന്നുകയോന്നും വേണ്ട ഒരു കഷ്ണം കഴിച്ചാല്‍ തന്നെ ഇതിന്റെ ഫലം ലഭിക്കും. കൊഴുപ്പേറിയ ഭക്ഷണം നല്‍കി അമിത വണ്ണം ഉണ്ടാക്കിയ എലികളില്‍ നടത്തിയ പരീക്ഷണത്തിലാണ് ഇക്കാര്യം വ്യക്തമായത്.... കൊഴുപ്പ് കുറച്ചു രക്ത സമ്മര്‍ദ്ദം ഇല്ലാതാക്കാന്‍ തണ്ണിമത്തന് അപാരമായ കഴിവുണ്ടെന്നാണ് ഗവേഷകര്‍ പറയുന്നത്. തണ്ണി മത്തനില്‍ അടങ്ങിയിരിക്കുന്ന ലൈകോപിന്‍ ( lycopene ) ആന്റി ഒക്സിടെന്റ്റ് കോബൌണ്ട് എന്ന ഒരു ഘടകമാണ് ഈ അത്ഭുത പ്രവര്‍ത്തനം നടത്തുന്നത്. ഹൃദയ രോഗത്തിലേക്ക് നയിക്കുന്ന ചീത്ത കൊളസ്ട്രോളിനെ( LDL ) നെ ഇത് പരമാവധി കുറക്കുമെന്നാണ് ഗവേഷകര്‍ പറയുന്നത്. ഹൃദയത്തിന്റെ ആരോഗ്യത്തെ പ്രതികൂലമായി ബാധിക്കുന്ന ഘടകങ്ങളെ ഈ പദാര്‍ത്ഥം നിയന്ത്രിക്കും.

മാത്രമല്ല ആന്റി ഒക്സിടന്റിന്റെ കലവറയാണ് തണ്ണിമത്തന്‍ . വിറ്റാമിന്‍ C വിറ്റാമിന്‍ A എന്നിവ ധാരാളമായി ഇതിലുണ്ട്. കരള്‍ സംബന്ദമായ രോഗങ്ങള്‍ ഉള്ളവര്‍ക്ക് തണ്ണി മത്തന്‍ വളരെ പ്രയോജനം ചെയ്യും. തണ്ണി മത്തന്‍ കാന്‍സറിനും വൃക്ക സംബന്ദമായ എല്ലാ രോഗങ്ങള്‍ക്കും ഫലപ്രദമായ ഔഷദമാണെന്ന് മുന്‍ പഠനങ്ങളില്‍ തെളിഞ്ഞതാണ്. ലൈകോപിന്‍ ( lycopene ) എന്ന ആന്റി ഒക്സിടെന്റ്റ് ധാരാളം അടങ്ങിയിരിക്കുന്നതിനാല്‍ കാന്‍സറിനു വളരെ ഫലപ്രദമാണ്. ലൈകോപിന്‍ ( lycopene ) കാന്‍സര്‍ ഉണ്ടാക്കുന്ന കോശങ്ങളുടെ വളര്‍ച്ചയെ തടയുമെന്ന് പഠനങ്ങളില്‍ തെളിഞ്ഞിട്ടുണ്ട്.