Common cold (Flu)

 What is common cold ?

Common cold also known as flu is basically caused by a virus that enter through mouth or nose. It lasts for 3-4 days and in some cased 7-8 days. Anything which is more than that is rhinitis. The common cold is normally cased during the shift from rainy season to winter when our body do not get exposed to sun and this is the time when most of the viruses and bacteria develop. 

Transmission 

The common cold is highly communicable and transmitted through sneeze droplets, sharing food or pots. 

Symptoms of common cold

1. Running nose
2. Sneeze
3. mild cough
4. headache
5. light fever
6. body pain

How to treat common cold ?

All the viral infections can be treated by following home remedies.

1. Remain hydrated
2. Vitamin B & C intake is most important.
3. Avoid oily food that created toxins and helps in virus growth.
4. Try to have easily digestible food or liquid food as much as possible.
5. In case if you have temperature then can try paracetamol (on doctor's suggestion)
6. Drink warm water.
7. Mix honey, turmeric and black pepper and have it twice a day.
8. Tulsi leaves are very helpful in curing cold and cough.
9. Yastimadhu is a great remedy for cough and throat.
10. You can also take giloy to boost immunity.
11. Fasting helps is reducing virus growth as no toxins are formed due to absence of food.

Allergic Rhinitis

What is allergic rhinitis ?

Well when we talk about allergic rhinitis we also talk about immunity and digestion. So lets try to understand what allergic rhinitis is. It is a response of you immune system against any allergens which enters your nasal cavity like pollen, dust or animal dander. You might start sneezing, can have runny nose and feverish.

What are the symptoms ?

1. Sneezing
2. Watery eyes
3. Body ache
4. runny nose

Reasons of allergic rhinitis

When we eat irregularly, untimely or unhealthy food then our digestive systems may not be able to completely digest all the food we consumed and there it starts creating toxins. These toxins are responsible for most of the diseases and allergic rhinitis of one of them. The undigested food sometimes creates various biproducts like mucous, toxins and acid reflux. The regular upward move of such mucous or toxins weakens and attacks the upper respiratory system causing response from immune system.

Home remedies of allergic rhinitis

• Controlling food habit like avoid heavy food in evening.
• Avoid cold and preserved food and drinks
• drink lots of water 
• Add vitamin C like lemon, oranges in your diet.
• avoid oily and fried food.
• Try boiled vegetables for juts few days and you will see amazing change.
• Keep you body hydrated
• Add fiber in your diet which will improve your liver.
• Cleanse you kidneys with coriander leaves.
• Avoid non vegetarian food and food with high cholesterol.
• Try nasya with aayurvedic oils like Anu Tail, Shadbindu Tail, Ghee
• Have chyavanpras daily which helps in cleansing body.

Maintain immune system to pervent corona

Preventions Corona

Its a viral disease which claimed more than 100 thousands life across the world. The coronal beacomes more deadly if you are suffering from any disease or having a weak immune system. 

Reasons for weak immune system

• Food adulteration
• Regular food consumption from outside.
• RO water - this filters out most of the necessary minerals
• Consuption of alchohol 
• Smoking
• Over exposure to pollution
• Stress due to work
• lack of exercise

In current world maintaining a balanced diet is really difficult, people remain busy throughout the day and they neither take care of their health, personal life. Its always good to follow balanced diet and having proper sleep to avoid any disease. A happy person will always have a good immune system.

How to improve immune system

To improve your immune system you can follow multiple approached like Yoga, exercise, food and rest. All the factors are important to keep yourself healthy.

Yoga & Exercise

You can try yoga and exercise for 30-45 minutes in morning and evening on empty stomach. A cardio exercise is always a good exercise like skipping , jogging or swimming. You can try yoga and pranyams which helps the respiratory system like kapalbhati, anulom vilom, long breathing and fast breathing. You can also do surya namaskar.

Food 

Always have vitamin B & C rich food as these are water soluble vitamins and directly help improving your immune system. Zink and magnesium rich food also can help you get rid of stress. Drinking warm water helps to maintain good metabolism. 

• Drink citruc juice like lemon or orange.
• Drink tulsi & giloy juice everyday morning.
• Cow milk with chyawanpras before bed time is always helpful.
• Turmeric milk also proves to be good immune booster.
• Control sugar and hypertension by reducing carbs and sea salt.
• Eat protein rich food.

Rest

Keep yourself engaged with recreational activities to reduce stress and sleep for 6-8 hours a day.

Do not go out in public places wear mask till the vaccince is out, maintain social distance.

Home remedy for mouth ulcers

Mouth ulcer

A mouth ulcer is an ulcer that occurs on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. Mouth ulcers are very common, occurring in association with many diseases and by many different mechanisms, but usually there is no serious underlying cause.

How to avoid mouth ulcers ?

To avoid mouth ulcer we need to follow some basic lifestyle rules which are listed below.

• Drink ample water to keep the body hydrated.
• Keep the mouth clean and brush two times.
• Avoid very hot and spicy food, make sure to drink water to balance the hot and spicy food.
• Maintain proper diet to fulfill the need of vitamin B & C.

How to treat mouth ulcer ?

There are various ways to treat mouth ulcer, few are listed below.

• Use B complex tablets and glycerin on the would and take out saliva.
• Drink excess water for faster relief.
• use sweet pan (betel) to avoid ulcers on tongue.

There are various medicines available like bicosule capsules to fulfill the need of B complex and smile gel can be applied on the wound. You can also apply ghee on the wound and take out saliva. milk cream is also helpful on it.

Home remedies for toothache

Toothache

Toothache is common problem in current lifestyle. Tooth decay is common problem in modern lifestyle due to the deficiency of fluorine. Sometimes the pain occur due to germs also. 

How to avoid toothache

Your daily lifestyle can help you get rid of all tooth related problem. Some of the guidelines are mentioned below.

• To fulfill the fluoride need which helps in tooth decay, you can massage your gums and teeth with sea salt. Sea salt is great source of fluoride. We drink RO water which normally reduces the mineral content from water during the reverse osmosis process.
• To fulfill the calcium needs you can consume milk products.
• Avoid eating hot and cold items together like don't drink cold water immediately after drinking hot milk or tea.
• Make habit of cleaning teeth before going to bed and after having food. Any food stuck on teeth can invite germs.

How to deal with sensitivity

Tooth sensitivity is major problem these days and people oftenly pay huge amount to the dentist just for minor issues. You can get rid of sensitivity issue by following the below remedy.

Collect 5-10 guava leaves, 10 cloves. Boil the leaves and clove in 1 glass of water till the quantity becomes 3/4th. Now once the water cools down filter it, gargle with it twice in a week to avoid sensitivity.

How to treat pain due to germs or cavity

1. Use the guava leave and clove solution with a pinch of salt and gargle it everyday till the pain goes away.
2. Clove oil is another great medicine for tooth affected by germs, put drop of clove oil in cotton and place it on the tooth having problem (caution : don't allow the oil to touch skin else it can have burns)

Benefits of black coffee

Black Coffee

The coffee prepared without milk or dairy whitener is called black coffee. There are various options of black coffee like espresso, blonde roast, dark roast coffee etc. 

Thanks to its high levels of antioxidants and beneficial nutrients, it also seems to be quite healthy.

Studies show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of several serious diseases.

Here are the health benefits of coffee.

When black coffee used moderately then we get the below benefits.

Healthy liver

It’s been shown that people who drink four

or more cups of coffee a day (24+ oz., or two “Tall” cups from Starbucks) have as much as an 80% lower rate of cirrhosis of the

liver. People who drink this same amount also have as much as a 40% lower rate of developing liver cancer

Improve energy level

Due to the presence of caffeine in black coffee which is absorbed by the blood stream and travel to brain help you to get rid of the tiredness.

Caffeine blocks an inhibitory neurotransmitter in your brain,

which causes a stimulant effect. This improves energy levels,

mood and various aspects of brain function.

It boosts you metabolism

Want to lose a weight? Not as active as you’d like to be? Drink coffee. As one of the few substances to ever be directly associated with burning fat, caffeine is found in nearly every fat burning or weight loss supplement. This doesn’t mean you should drink coffee instead of working out. You should probably still do both. But it can lead to a healthier, happier you.

Several studies show that caffeine can increase fat burning and boost your metabolic rate.

It reduces the risk of diabetes 

Typically a coffee mug is 12 oz. So if you drink, say, two mugs of coffee in the morning, or 24 oz., then you’ll have a 28% lower risk for developing type 2 diabetes, compared to those who don’t drink coffee.

Several observational studies show that coffee drinkers have a

much lower risk of type 2 diabetes, a serious condition that

affects millions of people worldwide.

Lowers the risk of cancer

You’re less likely to develop liver cancer (see above). It also works well to reduce your chances of colorectal cancer. People who drink 4-5 cups (24 – 30 oz.) of black coffee a day have a 15% lower risk of colorectal cancer, and a 40% lower risk of liver cancer. And since liver and colorectal are the cancers responsible for the 3rd and 4th most deaths in the world, this is rather impactful.Coffee also reduces your risk for skin cancer, particularly in women, by about 20%.

Stress reliever and fights depression

Even just smelling coffee makes you feel calmer. It actually changes the composition of a protein in the brain that’s associated with stress, specifically stress as a result of sleep deprivation. This is why we all learned early on that we feel so much better in the morning after a cup of bean juice. Remember, caffeine, which coffee is full of, increases dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is commonly known as the “pleasure chemical,” so it makes sense that consuming anything to increase dopamine will make you happier and keep you less depressed. People who drink four or more cups of black coffee a day (24+ oz.) have a 20% lower chance of becoming depressed, and are over

50% less likely to commit suicide. Drinking coffee is literally a life saver, and something I wish more people would do more often for this specific reason. If you know someone struggling with depression, taking them out for a cup of coffee here and there can make all the difference.

Benefits of betel leaf

Benefits of betel leaf

From using it in prayers and religious ceremonies to eating it in the form of a 'paan', betel leaves contain many curative and healing health benefits. The leaves are full of vitamins like vitamin C, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and carotene and are a great source of calcium. Since betel is an aromatic creeper, you can easily grow it as an ornamental plant in your homes and derive the maximum health benefits from the same.

Often referred to as a paan leaf, here are some medicinal properties of the betel leaf.

Helps in treating diabetes: 

It is believed that the components present in betel leaves can reduce the level of sugar in the blood, thus treating diabetes.

Aids in weight-loss: 

Betel leaves can be used effectively by people who are trying to shed weight. It reduces 'Medha dhatu' (body fat) and increases the metabolic rate of the body.
Prevents carcinogens that lead to cancer: Chewing betel leaves is known to prevent oral cancer as it helps maintain the levels of ascorbic acid in the saliva. All you need to do is boil 10 to 12 betel leaves for a few minutes and add honey to the boiled water. Drinking this on a daily basis can help.

Heals wounds: 

Betel leaves, when applied over a wound and bandaged, can heal a wound and accelerate the healing process. They are also widely used in Ayurveda for treating boils.

Cures headache: 

If you are suffering from a severe headache, betel leaves can come to your rescue. The leaves have cooling properties which provide instant relief from the ache when applied externally.

Eases Constipation: 

Betel leaves are a powerhouse of antioxidants which clear radicals from the body. It restores normal PH levels in the body and helps upset stomach. Ayurveda widely recommends eating betel leaves for relief from constipation. Crush betel leaves and put it in the water overnight. Drink the water in the morning on an empty stomach to ease bowel movements.

Improves Digestion: 

Ever wondered why chew on betel leaf after a good meal? It is recommended because of its carminative, intestinal, anti-flatulent and for those properties that help in protecting the gut. Betel leaves increase metabolism triggering circulation and stimulating the intestines to absorb vital vitamins and nutrients.

Reduces respiratory issues: 

Betel leaf widely helps in treating issues related to cough and cold. It is an excellent cure for those suffering from chest, lung congestion and asthma. Apply some mustard oil on the leaf, warm it and place it on the chest to cure congestion. You can also boil few leaves in water, add cardamom, cloves and cinnamon in two cups of water. Reduce it to 1 cup and consume this concoction two to three times a day for an excellent relief from congestion and breathing issues.

Antiseptic and anti-fungal properties: 

Betel leaves have amazing antiseptic properties as they are rich in polyphenols especially chavicol offering dual protection from germs. It is also used extensively in treating arthritis and orchitis.

It’s amazing anti-fungal properties provide instant relief from fungal infections. Applying the paste of betel leaves kills fungal infection in the affected region.

Tomato farming at home

How to do tomato farming at home ?

Tomato is the edible, often red, berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as a tomato plant. The species originated in western South America and Central America. The Nahuatl (Aztec language) word tomatl gave rise to the Spanish word tomate, from which the English word tomato derived.

Cultivating tomato at home

For cultivation of tomato at home you will need the below items.

• Good quality soil - Loam and sandy loam soil are good choice.
• Organic compost
• Planter pot.
• Ripe tomato.

Procedure for cultivation

Soil preparation

Collect the soil and crush it well close to fine powder, mix 25% organic compost with the soil thoroughly. Loam and sandy loam soils are best for tomato production, but these plants will grow in almost all soil types except heavy clay. If you your soil has lots of clay, you can improve the texture by tilling the soil and incorporating sand, sawdust, peat moss or other amendments before planting

Seed collection from tomato

Cut the tomato and collect the seeds from it, dry the seed for 1-2 days under the sun ( for best result). You can use normal seed also or can buy seed only or government store.

Final step - sowing seeds 

Fill the planter 75% with the soil prepared in previous step. Spread the seeds throughout inside the planter above the soil. Now fill rest 25% of the planter pot with the soil and water it thoroughly.

Water the planter every day morning and wait for 4-5 days, the seed germination take almost a week.

Once the plants grow a bit then to re plantation work to separate the plants into different planter pot.

Benefits of growing your own vegetables

The growing population in India has created a big gap on demand and supply. People look for opportunity to earn money by supplying adulterated or bad quality vegetables. To increase productivity of vegetables people try various fowl means here in India like.

• Injecting hormone in plants.
• Use of chemical fertilizers.
• Chemicals to ripen fruits and vegetables.
• Cold storage to store surplus items.
• Use of excessive chemicals to store fruits and vegetables.

So if you grow your own vegetables then you can enjoy the fresh fruits and vegetables.