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This information is solely for informational purposes and has been collected from various places and been compiled at one place for the benefit of the reader. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor.

Also there are many  home remedies been decsribed for a single problem,thus the one who want to try these should try only one and not all as being described.

Home Remedies for Hair Removal :: Natural Way to Remove Hair

In Daily Life we spend more time on our hair than on any other portion of our body. We do several procedures to make them look beautiful and healthy. Many of us have too little hair; others have too much in the wrong places. Ingrown hairs are also common around the upper, inner thigh. Excessive hair growth on the face is particularly troublesome to some women. This may be the result of some hormonal disturbances .The estrogen level, hormones and ancestry are directly related to hair growth.

Thus there are few Healthy tips which will definitely help to resolve this problem:-

• Apply a mixture of besan (chick pea flour) and haldi (turmeric) with a little water, to face. When it dries, gently rub off. This will remove excessive facial hair.
• Lemon is natural bleach, so apply that with an equal amount of honey and leave on for ten to fifteen minutes. Do this every day.
• A healthy lifestyle supplemented with proper diet is the magic key for healthy and beautiful hair.
• Prepare a mixture by adding haldi(turmeric ), besan (chick pea flour ) and some curd and apply to the face. It is an effective remedy for the removal of facial hair.
• Simply wash your face twice a day with a face wash, and follow up with a toner. Apply a moisturizer after shaving. This is an effective home remedy for hair removal.

Fungal Infection

Definitely, one should consult a skin specialist if the problem is chronic and take the advice, and the home remedies can also help to certain extent. 
Thus few handy tips one can try:- 

• Apple cider vinegar can be used as an ointment for skin yeast infections. 
• Drink a glass of hot milk added with half spoon of Turmeric before going to bed. 
• Apply baby oil mixed with vitamin E and aloe to reduce the itchiness.
• Can rub a clove of raw garlic on your skin; avoid bringing them with sensitive skin as around the genitals.
• Can use tea tree oil to cure the fungal infections on the skin.
• Drink a lot of water, at least 8-10 glasses every day to flush out any toxins from the body. It boosts your immune system, and helps you fight off infections.
• Eat a lot of fresh, organic foods to reduce your chances of getting fungal infections and to treat the infection 

Obesity / Overweight

Some very effective remedies from the kitchen are being mentioned below. Along with this a normal exercise and keeping an eye on what you eat will definitely help the person a lot and the result will also be very fast.

• The most efficient way to fight obesity would be to have 10 grams of honey, along with a glass of warm water. Consume this in the morning, on an empty stomach. If found effective, the dose can be increased with time.
• Consuming 10-12 fully grown curry leaves every morning, for 3 months, is found beneficial in dealing with the problem of obesity.
• You can also mix juice of half a lime and one teaspoon of fresh honey in a glass of lukewarm water. Have this early in the morning, followed by every few hours intake. 
• This is a very good recipe .In a glass of boiling water, add ginger and lemon slices. Steep for some time and strain the water. Have this decoction when warm. Not only would it treat obesity, it would also control overeating tendency.
• Include loads of cabbage in your diet. You can have its leaves raw or boiled. You can also make a vegetable out of it or use it in salads.
• Take out fresh carrot juice, add a little water and churn it in a blender. Filter the juice and drink it.
• Have one or two tomatoes, on an empty stomach, every morning. This has been found to be effective in curing obesity. 

Arthritis

In normal terminology, Arthritis means Inflamation of the joints. Basically, it has two forms – Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis is simply a degenerative disorder which usually occurs in old age and Rheumatoid Arthritis is a severe disease affecting various joints like wrist , fingers ,hips, knees, feets and also to muscles , tendons etc.

Thus we are here by providing a few home remedies which can help a lot. 

• Raw potato juice is very effective remedy in case of arthritis. Take a medium size potato and cut it into slices without peeling the outer cover of the potato. Then soak it in a big glass of cold water overnight.  Then drink that water early in the morning in empty stomach.
• Take a spoon of black sesame seeds and soaked in half cup of water overnight and next morning drink the water along with the seeds and it will definitely help in joint pain.
• Drinking water from a container made form copper. Water soaked in copper container is very good and this will absorb the traces of copper and this helps to build up muscular strength.
• Drinking a cup of milk with half spoon of turmeric is also very good, as turmeric is anti-inflammatory, analgesic etc.
• Consuming garlic either raw or in other form in food also help a lot in arthritis as garlic is also having Anti-inflammatory property.
• Banana is also advisable in arthritis as it contain vitamin B6, and thus have proved helpful in this condition. 
• Soup made up from green gram is also helpful in reducing pain in this case.
• Try to keep the body warm, and don’t bandage the joints tightly as it will restrict the joint movements and also reduces the blood circulation to that region.

Pimples

Pimples or acne are the most common skin problem with which most of the person suffers. Thus few good home remedy are mentioned which have very good results. 

• A paste made from fenugreek should be made and applied over the face for 20 to 30 minutes after washing the face thoroughly with water. Then when the paste dries up after 20-30 minutes, again wash the wash with water. This will help a lot.
• Take orange peels and pound it with water and make a paste. Apply this over the effective areas and keep for half an hour, then wash it with slightly warm water. This also helps a lot.
• Can also apply lemon on the pimples to reduce the size and intensity, but be careful as it does not suit too many.
• Practical cleaning habits should be there, like whenever you are coming from outside do clean your face gently with water.
• Try to drink plenty of fluids.
• Don’t touch the face again and again with dirty hands.
• Before shaving sterlize the insturmnets used for shaving and use the creams and razor which is sensitive for your skin.
• Try to take some liver cleansing herb like Bhoomyamla herb (very good Hepato protective herb), Punarnava etc.
• Also can apply slices of cucumber or even rub your skin with cucumber.

Skin Allergy

Any reaction occurring in the immune system and causing discomfort to the body because of certain environmental factors can be considered as Allergy.
Thus certain home remedies which can help a person are mentioned below:-

• The best home remedy would be a paste of sandalwood and limejuice. Apply the paste on the affected area. It will relieve you from itching and provide a soothing effect as well.
• If you do not want to apply anything on the affected area, no problem. Put five grams garden mint in water and make a paste. Filter this mixture and add 12 grams of sugar. Drink this mixture two times a day.
• Another natural way to cure allergy is to combine lemon juice with coconut oil. Apply this mixture on the affected area.
• Mix five drops of castor oil with half a cup of any fruit or vegetable juice or plain water. Drink this mixture every morning, on an empty stomach.
• Carrot juice, combined with beetroot and cucumber juice, is an effective home remedy for treating allergies.
• Also a cup of warm milk with half a spoon of turmeric and one spoon of honey if taken before sleep is also very effective.

Hair Loss

As in today’s world, hair loss is one of the biggest problem. There are so many reasons for this like due to stress, improper food, improper health care, pollution, hereditary etc. So One can try few handy tips to reduce hair fall:-

• Take a pot of water and soak few fenugreek seeds in it. Massage it in the scalp and wrap a cloth for about 3 hours. Repeat this procedure for a month to get treated of hair loss.
• Red henna is beneficial in treating hair loss problem. Smear henna over the scalp and keep it for an hour. Wash the hair. Repeat this process in a span of 10 to 15 days.
• Apply castor oil on the scalp and the roots but not on the hair. Wrap the hair with newspaper and tie it with cloth. Keep it overnight and wash it in the morning. Repeat this for 7 to 10 days.
• Rub olive oil in the scalp. This would help reduce hair loss.
• Extract juice from green coriander leaves. Apply this juice on the head. This proves worthwhile in treating hair loss.
• In a ½ cup of coconut oil, add some dry pieces of amla. Boil this mixture and when cool apply it on the scalp. This is beneficial in reducing hair loss.
• Applying coconut milk is also beneficial in treating hair loss. Massage the hair roots with this and rinse it after some time.

Premature Greying of Hair

• The use of Indian gooseberry AMLA is the foremost among the home remedies found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair. This is a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth and hair pigmentation. The fruit, cut into pieces, should be dried, preferably inshade. These pieces should be boiled in coconut oil till the solid matter becomes like charred dust. This darkish oil is very useful against premature greying of hair.
• The water in which dried amla pieces have been soaked overnight is also nourishing for the hair. This water should be used for the last rinse while washing the hair.
• Massaging the scalp every night with a teaspoonful of amla juice, mixed with a teaspoon of almond oil and a few drops of lime juice, also proves beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair.
• The butter made from cow's milk has the property of preventing premature greying of hair. A small roll may be taken internally and a little quantity may be massaged into the hair roots twice a week.
• Liberal intake of curry leaves is considered beneficial in preventing premature greying of hair. These leaves have the property of providing vitality and strength to hair roots. New hair roots that grow are healthier and contain a normal pigment. The leaves can be used in the form of chutney, or may be squeezed in buttermilk.
• When the leaves are boiled in coconut oil, the oil forms an excellent hair tonic to stimulate hair growth and bring back hair pigmentation. 

High Blood Pressure:: Hypertension

Just check out some very effective home remedies for controlling high blood pressure. But at the same time it is advisable that a person who is already on some medications for high blood pressure must and should not leave their medicines immediately without consulting their respective doctors.

• Garlic helps to lower blood pressure by 5 to 10%. It can also lower cholesterol, reduce triglyceride levels, does not allow the clot formation, and increases blood circulation. Thus including garlic in the diet in any form help to control blood pressure.
• Eat 1 Papaya on an empty stomach daily for a month. Do not eat anything after for about 2 hours.
• Being physically active is one of the most important steps to prevent or control high blood pressure.
• Reduce salt intake, smoking, and alcohol intake and avoid fried foods.
• Increase the intake of fruits and green vegetables in the diet.
• Reduce stress by doing meditation.
• Try to consume at least 2 liters of water in a day.
• Try to take Saraswat Powder with warm milk, this is an herb and very effective in controlling high blood pressure.
• Morning walk is also very helpful for hypertension treatment.
• Those who are overweight should try hard to reduce weight. Weight reduction can be achieved through regulation of diet, reasonable and non-tiring exercise.

Low Blood Pressure

The patient with chronic low blood pressure may complain of lethargy, weakness, fatigue, and dizziness. The patient may faint, especially if arterial pressure is lowered further when he assumes an erect position. These symptoms are presumably due to a decrease in perfusion of blood to the brain, heart, skeletal muscle, and other organs.  

• The juice of raw beetroot is one of the most effective home remedies for low blood pressure. The patient should drink a cup of this juice twice daily for treating this condition Considerable improvement will be noticeable within a week.
• The use of salt is valuable in low blood pressure. Until the blood pressure reaches normal levels through proper dietary and other remedies, it is essential that the patient should take salty foods and half a teaspoon of salt in water daily.
• They should undertake breathing and other light exercises like walking, swimming and cycling and try to spend much time in fresh air.
• Try to avoid constipation and have proper stools. If the constipation is prolonged try to take some remedies to remove constipation like esobghol one spoon with warm milk before going to sleep will help relieve constipation.
• The patient should adopt an exclusive fresh fruit diet for about five days, taking three meals a day of fresh fruity fruits at five-hourly intervals.
• Thereafter he may adopt a fruit and milk diet for two or three weeks. After the fruit and milk diet the patient may gradually embark upon a well balanced diets consisting of seeds nuts and grains with emphasis on fresh fruit and raw vegetables.

Liver Care

The liver is the largest single gland in the body. Liver performs a number of important functions in the body. When the liver is healthy it works very smoothly. But the liver can be affected by a number of serious disorders, such as virus infections, parasites, and disturbances of the circulation, stone formation in the bile ducts, injuries due to poisonous substances, and various kinds.

The liver has another very important function, that of detoxifying or destroying many harmful poisons. When the liver is sick these functions are impaired and soon the whole body suffers.

Thus it is very important to take proper care of Liver. So, few home remedies are been mentioned for maintaining a healthy Liver.

• Papaya has been found beneficial in the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver, caused by alcoholism and malnutrition. Take a tablespoon of juice by grinding the seeds, mix with ten drops of fresh limejuice, and take it once or twice daily for about a month as a medicine for this disease. This is one of the important home remedies for liver care.
• The herb trailing eclipta, botanically known as eclipta Alba (Bhringaraj ), has proved invaluable in cirrhosis of the liver. Take the juice of all parts of this plant in doses of one teaspoon, mixed with one teaspoon of honey, three times daily.
• Picrorhiza known as picrorhiza kurroa (Katuki) is a drug of choice in ayurveda for cirrhosis of the liver among adults. Mix a tablespoon of the powder with an equal quantity of honey, take this thrice daily.
• The juice of carrots, in combination with spinach juice, has been found beneficial in the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver. Mix -200 ml of Spinach juice with 300 ml of carrot juice to prepare 500 ml or half a liter of combined juices.
• Vegetables such as beets, squashes, bitter gourd, carrots, radishes, and papaya are especially useful in this condition.
• A licorice root extract called glycyrrhizin has also shown good result as a possible remedy for chronic hepatitis C and liver cancer.
• Application of hot and cold compresses, for two to three minutes each, on the liver area are beneficial.

Diabetes Care

Some home remedies help to regulate the blood sugar level. You can try out some of these remedies which compliment along with the diet for diabetics and regular exercises to lower blood sugar levels and protect from diabetes related damages.

• 1 litre of cinnamon water daily. Cinnamon contains a chemical to help utilize blood sugar naturally in your body. Add 3 table spoon of cinnamon to 1 litre of boiling water. Simmer for 20 minutes in a low flame, and then strain the mixture.
• Fresh or dried bitter gourd (bitter melon) or 2 ounces of its juice every day. Bitter melon increases the insulin secreting cells in the pancreas and daily intake of juice reduces the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.
• Wild (Black) cumin boiled in water regularly.
• Equal quantities of turmeric powder and dried gooseberry powder with honey or drink equal quantities of gooseberry juice and fresh turmeric juice in an empty stomach regularly.
• Regularly, the juice of crushed 'touch me not' with its roots.
• Garlic every day early in the morning in an empty stomach.
• Tender curry leaves (fresh) twice a day.
• Crush guava leaves, a handful and 3 grams of cumin together. Boil with one glass of water and make it half.
• Drink 8 glass of water in the morning and walk for one hour.
• The leaves of gymnema sylvestre (Gurmur- a climbing vine), a traditional Ayurvedic medicine for diabetics, significantly reduces the metabolic effects of sugar by preventing the intestines from absorbing the sugar molecules during the process of digestion. Add 3 quarters of gymnema powder to one glass of boiling water, strain and drink it warm twice a day, 1 hour before breakfast and 1 hour before dinner for best results. The leaves can also be ground and had. It has the property of blocking sugary taste and thus curbs the craving for sweet things.

Leucoderma / Vitiligo

• A paste made from radish seeds is extremely useful in treating leucoderma. Take about 35 grams of these seeds and powder them in 2 tsp of vinegar. Apply this paste on the white patches.
• In 8 liters of water, soak about 500 gm of turmeric. Boil it, till the point when only one-liter water is left. Strain the water and add 500 ml mustard oil in it. Strain the mixture and apply to the white Leucoderma patches every morning and evening for a couple of months.
• Another useful remedy for leucoderma is red clay found by the river side or on hill slopes. The clay should be mixed in ginger juice in a ratio of 1:1, and applied over the white spots once a day. The copper contained in the clay seems to bring back skin pigmentation. Ginger juice also serves as a mild stimulant, facilitating increased blood flow to the spots.
• Drinking water kept overnight in a copper vessel will also help.

Acidity

Acidity refers to the excess secretion of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach. When there is less secretion of acid the food is not digested properly and in case of excess secretion it gives rise to a condition known as acidity.

• Sucking a piece of clove will give relief from acidity.
• Consumption of milk and milk products is beneficial during acidity.
• Intake of fresh mint juice daily is the best home remedy for acidity.
• Taking a mixture of two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and two teaspoons of honey in a glass of water before meals, will reduce the chances of acidity and is another good home remedy for acidity.
• Another effective acidity cure is to boil cumin seeds in a glass of water and drink it with meals.
• The fruits like watermelon, banana and cucumber also reduce acidity and are good natural remedy for acidity.
• One of the effective home remedies for acidity is Herbal tea containing spearmint (pudina) and liquorice (mulethi) is also beneficial instead of normal tea, coffee and other aerated drinks.
• Drinking water in the early morning controls acidity, as water is a good neutralizer for acid. This is one of the effective acidity treatments.
• A good natural remedy for acidity is to drink coconut water 3-4 times a day also prevents acidity.

Kidney Stone

• Boil two figs in a cup of water. Drink this first thing in the morning for one month.
• Mix 1 tspn of Holy basil leaves juice with 1 tspn of honey. Have this every morning for 5-6 months.
  - Eat 2-3 Apples a day.
• Watermelon, either eaten as a fruit or had a juice is very good.
• 1 cup of juice made with radish leaves taken 2 times a day.
• Drink plenty of liquid.

Constipation

• Generally all fruits, except banana and jack fruit are beneficial in the treatment of constipation. Certain fruits are, however, more effective. Bael fruit is regarded as the best of all laxatives. It cleans and tones up the intestines. Its regular use for two or three months throws out even the old accumulated faecal matter. It should be preferably taken in its original form and before dinner. About sixty grams of the fruit are sufficient for an adult.
• Pears are beneficial in the treatment of constipation. Patients suffering from chronic constipation should adopt an exclusive diet of this fruit or its juice for a few days, but in ordinary cases, a medium-sized pear taken after dinner or with breakfast will have the desired effect.
• Wild (Black) cumin boiled in water regularly.
• Guava is another effective remedy for constipation. When eaten with seeds, it provides roughage to the diet and helps in the normal evacuation of the bowels. One or two guavas should be taken every day.
• Orange is also beneficial in the treatment of constipation. Taking one or two oranges at bedtime and again on rising in the morning is an excellent way of stimulating the bowels. The general stimulating influence of orange juice excites peristaltic activity and helps prevent the accumulation of food residue in the colon.
• Other fruits specific for constipation are papaya and figs. Half a medium-sized papaya should be eaten at breakfast for it to act as a laxative. Both fresh and dry figs have a laxative effect. Four or five dry figs should be soaked overnight in a little water and eaten in the morning.
• Half a lime, squeezed is a glass of hot water, with half a teaspoon of salt is also an effective remedy for constipation. Drinking water which has been kept overnight in a copper vessel, first thing in the morning, brings good results. Linseed (alse) is extremely useful in difficult cases of constipation. A teaspoon of linseed swallowed with water before each meal provides both roughage and lubrication.
• Try to chew the food properly and also try to take a simple food, as this will also help along with some fresh air and normal exercise.

Home Remedy to Quit Smoking

• Try to make a mixture of celery seeds 50gms and to that put half tea spoon of rock salt and keep in a close container. Each time when the urge to smoke comes take a pinch of this mixture and lick it. This will reduce the urge to smoke.
• Put mustard seeds on the lungs and tape them with plaster, also rub the spot.
• Drink a lot of water, that will help you to quit smoking and will clean your body from the toxic.
• Every time you have the urge to smoke, put some salt of the tip of your tongue. Repeat for 1-2 month.
• When you feel an urge to smoke, take a gum or a candy.
• Drink a lot of celery juice and carrot juice, that will reduce the urge for cigarettes.
• Work out daily.

Swine Flu

• Elderberry (Sambucus nigra), an herb with anti-viral properties, is being increasingly considered as a natural-defense against the H1N1 Swine Flu. Researchers believe that this antioxidant-rich herb can reduce the duration and severity of the flu.
• Amla (raw green) - 2 per day (body immunity enhancer).
• Tulsi (Basil leaves ) 20 to 25 Leaves per day (body immunity enhancer.
• Garlic 4 pieces per day intermittently at 4 hour interval throughout the day as prevention (strong odor keep germs away – Chewing fresh garlic cloves is effective home remedy as garlic is a good antiviral), 16 pieces per day if you have SWINE FLU.
• Ginger- 1 small raw piece (body immunity enhancer)
• Haldi Powder Fresh Lime Half spoon Haldi Powder + 1 Fresh Lime Juice with half glass of water (body immunity enhancer)
• A herb Called Guduchi is very effective in case of swine flu. It can be consumed in any from either rin powder form or in liquid form.
• Always cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing; ideally use something disposable like a tissue. Avoid touching your face, nose or mouth too frequently with your hands since swine flu appears to be transmitted through respiratory droplets in the same fashion as the common cold.
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water since swine flu like other viruses can be contracted by touching objects contaminated by the virus. It's unsure how long the swine flu virus can survive on surrounding surfaces.
• Though alcohol based hand sanitizers don't routinely kill viruses they probably do offer some limited protection in preventing swine flu infections.
• If swine flu infections have been medically confirmed in your area consider avoiding large public gatherings. Individuals can be contagious with the swine flu virus for several day before demonstrating any signs or symptoms of infection. Be particularly careful about indoor gatherings where air circulates poorly.
• If you're really paranoid and don't mind looking odd then consider wearing a respiratory mask. This barrier method does offer some basic protection against infection though not all masks are created equally. Higher quality masks capable of filtering out some respiratory infections are more expensive.
• If you start feeling ill with cold or flu-like symptoms do not go to work. Stay home and begin the usual home remedies for colds and flu. Contact your health care provider, local health department or hospital emergency room if your symptoms worsen or fail to improve for information about where to go to be screened for possible swine flu infection.

Home Remedies for under Eye Dark Circles

Dark circles under the eyes tell us about the health of an individual. They are produced due to overstrain, after an illness or an allergy. They can also be the result of undernourishment. Dark circles can be aggravated by fatigue, allergies, overexposure to the sun, menstruation or pregnancy.

• Apply a cold compress this will help to constrict blood vessels and turns tissue white, and dark circles will lighten.
• Drink at least eight to ten glasses of water every day.
• Put slices of raw potatoes or cucumber by closing eyes over the eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wash with warm water and apply a cream.
• Take out the juice of the cucumber. Prepare a mixture of lemon juice and cucumber juice and apply around the eye for 10-15 minutes.
• Prepare a mixture by adding equal quantity of potato and cucumber juices.
• Dip a cotton swab in this mixture and put the cotton on eyelids and keep for 20 minutes. Wash your eyes with cold water.
• Prepare a mixture of lemon and tomato juice (equal parts) and apply it on the black circles 2 times a day.
• Make a paste of turmeric powder with pineapple juice for dark circles under the eyes.
• Apply crushed mint around the eye.
• Another home remedy for dark circles under the eyes is - massage with almond oil under and around eyes at bedtime daily for 2 weeks. Almond helps to remove dark circles.
• No cream should be left on the skin around the eyes for long periods.
• Put hot and cold clothes alternatively under eyes for 10 minutes. Then apply some almond oil on the dark circles before going to bed.
• Dip some carrot leave in hot water and leave for a few minutes. Drink the liquid 3 times a day before meals.
• Dip cotton balls in rose water or cold water and keep under the eyes for 10 minutes.
• Make a paste of 1 tsp. tomato juice, 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder, and 1 tsp. of flour. Apply around eyes. Leave on for 10 minutes before washing. This is an effective home remedy for dark circle treatment.

Home Remedies for Anti Wrikle( PACK)