Natural Beauty Secrets

 Emerge as a natural beauty by following these head to toe beauty tips.
Nature's beauty secrets are always there to help you out.

Mask to remove Pigmentation
Make a fine paste of lotus petals,almond oil and milk and use as a face pack.
Mask to remove Blemishes
Make a paste of corn starch,orange juice,egg white and 2 pinches of turmeric powder.
Apply on face.Remove with warm water before it becomes very dry.

Herbal Steam Cleanser
Add 10 basil(tulsi) leaves to a cup of milk and 1 cup of water and let the mixture boil.Use the steam emerging to steam and cleanse your face.Do for 5 minutes and wipe face with clean towel.After that wipe face with a cotton piece soaked in rosewater.You may do this without leaves also.

 Nourish Your Hair
Apply natural yoghurt to scalp and hair like a hair mask.This is extremely nourishing and
helps you to get rid of dandruff.
Exfoliating scrub with Sugar
Take some natural brown sugar and add warm water to make a paste.Apply on face,
hands and legs and wait for 5 mts.Now wipe off with towel dipped in hot water.
Simple remedy for acne or Pimples
 Grate onion and squeeze out juice.Apply this with cotton on pimples.Wash off after
10 minutes.Wipe face with cotton soaked in rosewater.
Massage oil mix for beautiful hands and legs
Mix lemon juice,honey and olive oil to make a massage oil mix.
Rub it in leave for 15 minutes and wipe off with towel dipped in warm water.

Nutmeg from nature

The kernel and mace of nutmeg is usually used in cooking and also as a medicine.But this contains phenylpropanoids like myristicin and elemicin which can cause nausea and severe liver damage if used in large quantities.Nutmeg should be used carefully during pregnancy since it inhibits prostaglandin production and contains hallucinogens.Nutmeg is digestive and provides good sleep .

How to use Nutmeg 

1.Mix 1/4 tsp of nutmeg powder with honey and have after dinner.This helps to improve digestion and absorption and expels intestinal parasites.You can try this if you have  stomach ache and gas after a heavy meal.

2.Add 1/4 tsp of nutmeg powder to 1 cup milk and have at bedtime to get good sleep.This also helps to lower blood pressure.

3.In diarrhoea have 1/4 tsp of nutmeg with honey or apple juice thrice daily.Also to prevent dehydration drink tender coconut water.In small kids the dosage of nutmeg powder should be 1 pinch.Also it is better to roast nutmeg mildly in a frying pan before using for kids.

4.Nutmeg paste may be applied locally to get pain relief in arthritis.To prepare a massage oil for pain relief add 1tsp powdered nutmeg to 100 ml coconut oil or sesame oil and heat till it starts to boil.

5.Pulp of nutmeg is used to make jam,pickles and wine.

Garlic the healing herb

Garlic is used as food and medicine from ancient times.In Ayurveda garlic is used as a natural antibiotic.This wonder herb is a powerful antioxidant which can remove free radicals from the body.As a result the aging process slows down.Garlic has amazing antibacterial,antifungal and antiviral properties.

.For people suffering from chronic cough or cold,garlic is the magic remedy.Including raw garlic in your diet can save you from heart disease.Garlic prevents plaque from building up in the arteries.Also the high cholesterol levels can be lowered with garlic.Research shows that people who add garlic to their diet are less likely to develop colon cancer.

                   Garlic is a pungent and strong herb and therefore the dosage is important.If it is being taken raw ,it is better not to have more than 4 cloves at a time.In people with sensitive stomach ,garlic should be added to food while cooking or used in the garlic milk form.Always raw garlic in its natural form is better than garlic supplements in the market.Garlic is known as Allium Sativum scientifically.Its main ingredients are Allicin and diallyl sulphides.The bulb of garlic is usually planted.

Methods to use Garlic

1.In chronic cough and cold,pound 2 cloves of garlic,mix with honey and have thrice daily.

2.For discomfort due to gas in stomach,have 2 cloves of raw garlic.

3.Local application of garlic juice helps in pimples.Apply for 10 minutes on pimples and wash off.This helps in fungal infections of skin also.

4.Garlic milk recipe in ayurveda is suitable for all categories of people.Milk balances the pungent properties of garlic.To prepare garlic milk pound 6 cloves of garlic and add 80ml of milk and 80ml of water.Boil till the whole mixture is reduced to 80 ml.This may be consumed 2hrs before dinner.By using garlic milk we can avoid the bad breath which might be a problem when having raw garlic.Garlic milk is found very effective in lowering high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure.

So never ignore this wonder herb .Get ready to enjoy the health benefits of garlic.

Cloves - spice from nature

                                             Indian healers use cloves in respiratory and digestive ailments.It contains Eugenol which is a natural anasthetic.Clove is actually the flower bud of the plant and it is an excellent source of Vit K,Vit C,Manganese and Omega 3 fatty acids.According to Ayurveda cloves pacify Vata and Kapha.
                                                 How to use Cloves?
1.Clove can cure indigestion ,stomach ache and flatulance.Boil 1 tablespoon of cloves in 1 litre water .
Drink one glass of this medicated water and your pain will vanish.For indigestion have this thrice daily after food.
2.Chew 3 cloves and swallow if you have nausea and vomiting.
3.Grind 3 cloves and mix with 1 tablespoon honey.Take this thrice daily to get rid of an irritating cough.
4.Often people get a stye on the upper eyelid. Grind clove in rosewater and apply over the eyelid and the stye will disappear.Take care the paste does not go inside eye.
5.Using cloves in food is good to improve digestion.Crush 4 cloves, saute in ghee and add to boiled rice to get a special yummy flavour.

6.Cloves are used to cure toothache.Crush cloves and apply to affected area.You can also do it in another way.Crush 5 cloves,add to 1 tablespoon oil,heat mildly and apply to affected area.You can use sesame oil or olive oil.

Interesting facts about Ayurvedic Formulations

                             Ayurveda Medicines
                                               Ayurveda medicines are prepared based on formulations given in the ancient texts.These medicines are time tested.The most powerful nutrients on earth are brought together in each formula.It is the art of taking different beneficial substances and combining them to something which is even more potent.In Ayurveda everything that is available from nature takes the form of medicines.
                                             Every food in nature contains a mix of proteins,fats,minerals,fibres and many more.Each ingredient has unique abilities and they help our cells in different ways.By combining many herbs together we are putting together nature's secret weapons.Ayurvedic formulations are quite complicated some might even contain 30 to 40 herbs.

                                  Say NO to supplements
                                    It might be easier to take a Vitamin pill than to prepare a bowl full of salad.
But the rich greens,vibrant yellows and deep indigoes of the plants are the keys to a healthy body.
For example when you eat a carrot you get more than just Vit A,you get a whole lot of retinols.You get the different subtypes of all these phytonutrients.Go for the combinations arranged by nature!Why tamper with nature's systems?Studies show that,if you take massive pharmaceutical dosages of VitA for a long period you might get cancer.But if you have it the natural way like eating greens,you reduce the risk of cancer.Why? because all natural foods contain ingredients which balance the harmful effects of other ingredients.
The same is the case with Ayurvedic formulations.

Turmeric-the golden spice

                                             Turmeric(Curcuma longa) is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine.It has antiviral,antibacterial and antiallergic properties.Researches show that turmeric is very effective in Cancer.People with severe arthritis and joint inflammation showed amazing results when they were given turmeric for a period of time.Just add turmeric to your diet and it will work wonders for you.
                                              Turmeric has the power to increase immunity and strengthen the respiratory system.If you are worried about recurring chest infection or sinusitis you have your answer here.
Turmeric is an excellent antioxidant.It is a natural sunscreen and it imparts a natural glow and radiance to the skin.
            How to use Turmeric

•  Try this for two weeks if you have sinusitis or allergic sneezing.Have half a teaspoon of turmeric powder with 1 cup of warm milk early in the morning.
• Sometimes an insect bite can be quite painful.Apply turmeric paste or a mixture of turmeric juice and Tulsi for pain relief.
•  Have half teaspoon of fresh turmeric paste with honey early in the morning to detoxify your body.It is also very good to cure joint pain and inflammation.
• Turmeric paste has antiseptic action and can cure skin infections.
• Now here is a beauty secret! Make a paste of 1 teaspoon turmeric powder,milk and 5 tablespoons of bengalgram powder.Apply all over the body.Wash off after 20 minutes and find beautiful skin.
• Add half teaspoon of turmeric powder to olive oil and use as massage oil.This will detoxify your skin.                                  

     So don't wait. Go ahead and make use of this gift from nature !

Amla-Indian gooseberry

•                                                    Amla or Indian gooseberry is the main ingredient of many Ayurvedic formulations.It is a rich source of vitaminC and is a very powerful antioxidant.Amla rejuvenates the body,lowers bad cholesterol LDL and elevates good cholesterol HDL.Fresh juice of Amla is rich in Iron and is an instant energy drink.Amla powder is used to cure acidity,rheumatism,hairloss and premature greying.This wonderful berry provides immunity and improves eyesight.

             How to use Amla

• Take 4 fresh gooseberries ,add water and extract juice.Add 3 tablespoons of honey.Have this instant energy drink and you will be energetic for the entire day.Have it daily and you will own thick lustrous hair too.
• Mix 1 tablespoon of fresh Amla paste with half tablespoon fresh turmeric paste and have this early morning in empty stomach.Sounds difficult,but the results are amazing in early stages of Diabetes.
• Have 1 teaspoon of Amla powder with honey at bedtime to improve your eyesight.
• Boil 100 gm of dry Amla in 3 litres water .Strain and cool.Use this to wash your hair daily.It is very good for your hair.The same mixture can be added to bathing water to soothe skin rashes due to excess heat.
• Try this if you are stressed and is tired of  spending sleepless nights.Soak 100gm dried amla(seedless) in curd overnight and make a paste next morning.Use this just the way you would apply a hairpack on head.Let it remain for 1 hour and then washoff.Goodnight!