Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Some Home Remedies

To keep good health, we need to find out some remedies which are helpful to cure
our body's common problems.Thousands and Millions of Individuals are very upset with their daily problems i.e., Headache, Bad Breath, Dandruff, Dark Circles, Oily Skin and Many More.
They cannot take medicines all the time because the possibilities of side-effects We all need some home remedies so that we cure our problem naturally.
Here are some common problems and their remedies...
  • ACNE, BLACKHEADS, AND PIMPLES
    • Dab a small amount of toothpaste (paste, not gel) on pimples before bed; this helps dry out the pimples.
    • Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and rose water, apply to face with a cotton ball, and allow to set for 30 minutes before rinsing. 15-20 days of this application helps cure pimples and also helps to remove blemishes and scars.
    • Apply fresh lemon juice on the affected area overnight. Wash it off with warm water next morning.
For acne that hasn't seemed to respond to anything, steep 2-3 tsp. dried basil leaves in 1 cup boiling water for 10-20 minutes, cool, and apply to affected area with a cotton ball.

  • BAD BREATH
    • Boil some cinnamon bark in a cup of water. Store it in a clean bottle in your bathroom. Use it as a mouthwash frequently.
    • Parsley leaves are rich in chlorophyll, nature's own deodorizer. Chew some leaves regularly and your breath will remain fresh.
    • You can chew some cardamom seeds to sweeten your breath.

  • DANDRUFF
    • Pour distilled white vinegar onto the hair, as close to the scalp as you can manage
    • Massage into the scalp; and allow to dry for several minutes before washing as usual.
    • Repeat daily until the dandruff disappears, usually within a few days.

  • DARK CIRCLES AROUND EYES
    • Make a paste out of 1 tsp. tomato juice, 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder, and 1tsp. of flour.
    • Apply around eyes. Leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing.

  • DRY SKIN
    • Combine 1-cup oatmeal, 1-cup warm water, 1 tbsp. vanilla extract, and 1/2-cup baking soda in a blender or food processor until you have a smooth paste.
    • Pour this paste under the running water while drawing the bath. Very soothing to dry, itchy skin.

  • OILY SKIN
    • For oily skin, mix 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal, 1 egg white, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 1/2 cup mashed apple into a smooth paste.
    • Apply to face and leave on 15 minutes & Rinse.