Sunday, September 29, 2013

Superseeds, Superfoods, Superfruits

 
Chia, Hemp, and Flax Seeds Are rich in the omega-3 fatty acid called alpha/gamma-linolenic acid (A/GLA), which helps control inflammation for healthy metabolism, good skin, hair, nails and blood pressure, as well as other body functions.

It has many health benefits, provides you more:
Flax, Hemp & Chia Seeds
  • omega-3 fatty acids than salmon fish.
  • antioxidants than blueberries.
  • calcium than milk for stronger bones.
  • magnesium than broccoli.
  • iron than raw spinach.
  • potassium than bananas.
  • It's protein source is much more digestible than others, and won't leave you feeling bloated.
  • Contains anti-aging antioxidants such as vitamin E.
  • They're also rich in other minerals such as zinc and phosphorus.
  • Its an excellent source of anti-inflammatory hormones.
Indulge them in our daily meals:
If you're looking for something simple, add them to your favorite smoothies.
Toss into salads, soups, stews, or casseroles.
Note: *Remember Flax seeds get spoil very easily, so buy them fresh and keep them in the fridge.


Walnuts
Walnuts for healthy Brain
These nuts boost of the maximum antioxidants and are full of Omega 3 Fats and Vitamin E. These Nuts are great in fighting off diabetes and depression. Antioxidants keep cancer away, Vitamin E is good for Heart, the oils and fat lowers cholesterol. A handful of Nuts every two days will give all the benefits!


Almonds, Cashew, Peanuts:
Almonds are a healthy, savory snack, packed with protein, fiber and omega-3 and -6 fatty acids. Most people are aware of their health benefits and how to incorporate almonds into a healthy diet, but it is less well known that soaking almonds can unlock more health benefits and make them easier to digest. Soaking almonds increases the amount of nutrients and vitamins your body absorbs from the food, making it a simple and effective way to improve this healthy nut.


Cashews:
Cashew nuts are a type of dry fruits which are loved by all people. It is also a wonderful food for health as it keeps you away from many of the diseases. Here are some of the benefits of cashew nuts on health.

Cashew gives healthy gums and teeth:
The presence of high magnesium in cashew nuts in very good for your teeth as it helps in making your teeth healthy. It also makes your gums strong for holding your teeth. Consume cashew nuts daily in a high quatity for healthy gums and teeth.

Prevents Pellagra and Sideroblastic Anemia:
The presence of vitamins in cashew nuts is very useful for your health as it keeps you away from pellagra, sideroblastic anemia and many other diseases. These diseases can only be away from you when you consume it on a regular basis.

Helps in Weight Loss:
Cashew nuts are also very good for the people who want to reduce weight as it contains good cholesterol in it. The people who consume it twice in a week will get faster weight reduction compared to the people who eat it in a very small amount.

Keeps Blood Vessels Relaxed:
The presence of magnesium in cashew nuts is also great for your nerves as it get stored on your bones and prevents calcium from entering the nerve cells, thus keeps your muscles and blood vessels relaxed. If there is deficiency of magnesium in your body it leads to the entering of calcium to your nerves which can lead to headache, migraine, high blood pressure and some other diseases.

Fights Cancer:
Cashew nuts contain proanthocyanidins which are high in copper content that fight against tumor cells as it prevents them to divide. It also helps in fighting cancer cells; thus it helps in keeping you away from different types of cancer.

Great for Heart Health:
The presence of antioxidants in cashew nuts is very good for your heart and it is a cholesterol free food which is very good for your health and it also contains oleic acid which is great for your heart health.

Lowers High Blood Pressure:
The presence of magnesium in cashew nuts is also found to lower high blood pressure and it also helps in getting a pleasant sleep at night. You should consume cashew nuts in the evening for a good sleep at night.

Prevents Gallstones:
Cashew nuts are very good for your digestive system as it helps in good digestion and it also reduces the risk of developing gallstones. For a healthy digestive system, it is important to consume high amount of cashew nuts.

Prevents Free Radical Damage:
Cashew nuts are also found to protect you from macular degeneration as it filters the UV rays of the sun. It also helps in utilizing iron from the food and prevents free radical damage which can cause health problems.

Eat It for Healthy Bones:
Cashew nuts are very good for your bones as it contains calcium in it which helps in the development of healthy bones. It also prevents your body from different types of weaknesses and keeps your body healthy.

Nutritional benefits of Peanuts
Good for underweight and body builders: Peanuts are a rich source of proteins, biotin, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are good for the health. It also boosts up energy levels. Moreover, peanuts have dietary proteins that too of fine quality amino acids that helps in the growth and development of the body.

Groundnuts or peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) are a complete diet. In India, many yogis go on a
100% groundnut diet because it is a complete food by itself.
Groundnuts must be soaked for
a minimum of six hours in water, which takes away certain aspects called pitta in Ayurveda. If they
are eaten without first soaking them, they could cause rashes and nausea.

Peanuts
Antioxidants: One of the health benefits of having peanuts is, it reduces the chances of stomach cancer to a greater extent. It has poly-phenolic antioxidants namely p-coumaric acid that reduces the chances of stomach cancer by reducing the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines. Also resveratrol (a poly-phenolic antioxidant) protects against cancer, heart diseases, fungal/viral infections, Alzheimer's and nerve problems.

Rich source of vitamin E: These nuts are nutritious with the rich content of vitamin E (a-tocopherol). The powerful soluble antioxidant regulates the cell membranes of the mucus gland. It also protects the skin from harmful oxygen free radicals.

Nutritious: Peanuts are a rich source of B-complex vitamins like riboflavin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B and folates. These vitamins are good for the brain and also improves blood circulation in the body. It is rich in iron and calcium that is good for the bones and formation of red blood cells. If you roast the peanuts, you can enjoy more nutritional benefits. According to many researchers, roasted peanuts have three times more nutritional value.

Prevents cancer: Peanuts are anti-cancer nuts as they have beta-sitosterol and other phytosterol  which protects the body from colon, breast and prostate cancer. It contains fiber and also lowers LDL cholesterol levels.

These are a few health and nutritional benefits of peanuts. But if you have gallbladder, kidney or thyroid problems, avoid having peanuts.

Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds for high energy: Pumpkin seeds are large green coloured seeds with an impressive health profile. They're often toasted and used in salads and cereals. They're a rich source of manganese, phosphorus, iron, a mineral that helps maintain high energy levels. You can roast one cup of seeds with half a tablespoon each of paprika, pepper powder and sea salt for an easy to-go snack.


Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds to keep diabetes at bay: Sunflower seeds are black-brown in colour and need to be deshelled before eating. They're rich in Vitamin B-1, copper and Vitamin E, antioxidants, protein and fiber. They help curb a person's appetite and also keep diabetes at bay.
A handful of sunflower seeds will take care of your hunger, while also enhancing your health by supplying significant amounts of vitamin E, magnesium and selenium. Vitamin E has significant anti-inflammatory effects that result in the reduction of symptoms in asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, conditions where free radicals and inflammation play a big role. Vitamin E has also been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer, help decrease the severity and frequency of hot flashes in women going through menopause, and help reduce the development of diabetic complications.

*When eating raw food, be sure to soak them in a little bit of natural salt water and then wash them in cold water. This takes away any harmful organisms on the food.

Super Foods (Buy 100% Organic):
Kale & Spinach:
1. High in Fiber, it helps keep you full and aids in digestion.
2. Helps Improve Vision
Kale & Spinach
3. High in Antioxidants, Helps prevent CANCER.
4. Its Anti-Inflammatory
5. Lowers high blood pressure
6. Strengthens the Immune System
7. Promotes health, Glowing Skin
8. Strengthens Bones.

Note: Spinach has to be taken cooked or boiled, not the raw as it has high oxalic acid which is not good to eat raw, the acid gets destroyed when the leaves are boiled or heated. So its better to cook or boil the spinach for good health, contains many nutrients.


Avocados
Avocado:
1. Good Healthy fats that aid in weight loss and burn fat.
2. Prevents and assists arthritis
3. Reduces and Reverses Aging
4. High in Vitamins A,C, E, K and B6
5. High in Fiber, Potassium twice as banana, and Folic acid.
6. Reduces bad "LDL", increases good "HDL" cholesterol.


Lemon (drink juice 2-3 times a day):
Lemon & Limes
1. Burns fat and accelerates weight loss
2. Aids in detoxing and digestion.
3. High in Vitamin C that rejuvenates skin and results in a glowing skin.
4. Lemon also acts as an anti-aging remedy.
5. Relieves constipation
6. Cures throat infections, Cleans the liver.

Ginger:
1. Reduces Cold, and Flu's
2. Aids in weight loss and detoxification
3. High in Magnesium and Relieves muscle pain
Ginger
4. Reduces inflammation
5. Relieves migraines and headaches.

Other medical uses of ginger includes treatment of:
Bronchitis, Heartburn, Menstrual pain, Nausea and vomiting, Upset stomach, Diarrhoea, Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
Researchers from the University of Sydney, Australia, found that extracts from Buderim Ginger (Australian grown ginger) rich in gingerols - the major active component of ginger rhizome - can increase uptake of glucose into muscle cells without using insulin, and may therefore assist in the management of high blood sugar levels.

Beetroot:
Beets
1. Improves sexual health, energy and stamina, also known as "natural Viagra".
2. Protects you from cancer
3. Boosts brain power and may treat dementia
4. Its rich in source of iron
5. Beats constipation and keeps the stomach healthy
6. Treats anemia, improves red blood cells which provide better oxygen to the body tissues.
7. Reduces bad 'LDL' cholesterol
8. It improves muscle strength



Carrots (Vitamin A-rich food):
It will do good for your overall health and such organs as skin and eyes, digestive system and teeth.
It will purify and revitalize your blood.
It will keep your blood pressure and blood sugar under control.
It will reduce cholesterol and heart diseases. Vitamin K present in carrot juice helps blood to clot. Vitamin K is safe, unless you are at risk for blood clots. Vitamin K causes the blood to coagulate, thereby reducing the risk of bleeding. Rich sources of Vitamin K include turnip greens, broccoli, kale, cabbage and asparagus.
It will kill harmful germs in your mouth and prevent your tooth decay. Vitamin C helps to heal wounds and keeps the gums healthy.
It will help your digestion and prevent gastric disorders.
It will reduce the risk of cancers. Increased intake of carotenoids in carrot juice has been said to decrease instances of bladder, prostate, colon and breast cancer
If you are a mother, it will improve the quality of your breast milk.
If having periods, it will increase your menstrual flow.
It also increases hair growth and nail strength, as well as your eyesight.

 Tips:
**8 ounces of carrot juice contain: 800% of daily vitamin A dosage; 35% of recommended vitamin C; 10% of potassium intake level; 6% of needed calcium.
 **Pure carrot juice is an extremely low calorie drink. That's why it is an excellent helper for weight loss. If you are a dieter, athlete or weightlifter, carrot juicing + dairy blending will be true protein power.

Magical Wheatgrass Drink: is one of the most healthy substances, energy drink on earth. Wheatgrass has highest beta carotene, chlorophyll and many other nutrients like protein, vitamin E, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Drinking daily (30 ml) of wheatgrass juice helps healing any skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis. Wheatgrass keeps the hair from graying, helps sore throat, eliminates toothaches, improves digestion, clears the bad breath. Wheatgrass improves blood sugar problems, helps purify the liver, helps the tissues in refining, supports healthy wound healing, also cleans the drugs deposits from the body. It helps you in building blood, protects you from illness, helps in removal of acne (pimples), removal of scars. It is a powerful detoxifier, and liver and blood protector. The enzymes and amino acids found in wheatgrass can protect us from carcinogens like no other food or medicine. It strengthens our cells, detoxifies the liver and bloodstream, and chemically neutralizes environmental pollutants.


Coconut:
Study says Coconuts and its oil can tremendously boost brain function and cognitive performances like understanding, memory, learning, perception, comprehension...and helps prevent Alzheimer disease.

Make Coconut Oil as part of your healthy eating regime.
The list of Coconut benefits are endless.
Use unprocessed Coconut oil for cooking. (Always use Oils in very small amounts).
Eat Coconut chunks raw directly.
Drink fresh Coconut water.
Use Coconut Oil in hair to make them stronger, shiny and thick.
Use Coconut Oil on your skin to make it supple and reduce wrinkles.

You may have heard that coconut oil is a great way to slim your waist. Well the people of Sri Lanka figured this one out way before the rest of the world. It is reported that the average Sri Lankan eats about 116 coconuts per year, and they are half as likely as the average American to pack on the pounds. The reason is that coconut oil is packed with medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) that stimulate the liver to burn fat 50 percent faster than normal. Try having about two tablespoons of coconut oil daily (in your cooking) and you could shed up to three pounds a month!

From cooking to beauty products, coconut oil is everywhere. It's extremely popular for its unique taste and the multiple health benefits it offers. It helps with weight-loss, boosts immunity, improves digestion and helps treat skin and hair problems.

What Makes Coconut Oil So Special?
1. Coconut oil consists of saturated fatty acids and most of them are medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), known as the healthy form of saturated fats. These MCT metabolize differently in the body as they rapidly get converted into energy source in the liver and do not  deposit as fat in the body.
2. It contains lauric acid which get converted into monolaurin in the body. Monolaurin helps in fighting against viruses, fungi and bacteria.
3. Coconut oil consists of a polyunsaturated fatty acid known as linoleic acid which is an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid. Linoleic acid is an important dietary requirement.
4. Coconut oil also has polyphenols which works as an antioxidant. It also contains Gallic acid which is responsible for the fragrance and the taste of the coconut oil.
5. Coconut oil is rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin K and minerals such as iron.

The Miraculous Health Benefits of Coconut Oil:
• It's good for the heart - Coconut Oil contains 50% lauric acid which helps in maintaining cholesterol levels and normalizes high blood pressure. It does not increase low-density lipoprotein (LDL) which is the bad cholesterol and reduces inflammation of arteries.

• Skin care - It's an excellent moisturizer for all skin type. It delays the onset of wrinkles and sagging of skin. It helps in treating skin problems like psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, etc.

• Hair care - Coconut oil provides all the nutrients requires for hair growth. It makes the hair look shiny and acts as an excellent hair conditioner.
• Weight-loss - It increases the body's metabolic rate, is easy to digest and helps in healthy functioning of the thyroid and endocrine gland.

• Boosts immunity - Lauric acid present in coconut oil gets converted into monolaurin which help fight bacteria and viruses.

• Improves digestion - It helps in improving digestion and prevents IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). The saturated fats present in coconut oil have antimicrobial properties and help in dealing with various bacteria, fungi and parasites that cause indigestion.

• Healing properties - When applied on an infected area, it forms a layer and prevents it from external dust, air, fungi, bacteria and viruses. It helps in healing process of damaged tissues.

• Coconut oil improves secretion of insulin, which helps in maintaining blood glucose levels and helps in managing diabetes.

• It helps in treating Pancreatitis.

• Coconut Oil prevents the accumulation of body fat - It can be used for cooking, baking and can be added to different recipes like yogurt, smoothies, soups and hot drinks.

References..
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/surprising-health-benefits-coconut-oil
http://www.naturalnews.com/040903_coconut_oil_healthy_fats_oils.html
http://www.coconut-oil-uk.com
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/coconut-oil-and-health

Moringa / Drumstick Leaves:
Moringa Leaves are considered to be a superfood, 25% protein and full of many vitamins and minerals, source of chromium. Used widely in feeding programs throughout the world to combat hunger and malnutrition. Chromium is part of the insulin molecule which regulates blood sugar levels. Moringa is used for “tired blood” (anemia); for stronger bones, arthritis and other joint pain (rheumatism); asthma; cancer; constipation; diabetes; diarrhea; epilepsy; stomach pain; stomach and intestinal ulcers; intestinal spasms; headache; heart problems; high blood pressure; kidney stones; fluid retention; thyroid disorders; and bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections.

Moringa Leaves
Moringa is also used to reduce swelling, increase sex drive (as an aphrodisiac), prevent pregnancy, boost the immune system, and increase breast milk production. Some people use it as a nutritional supplement or tonic.

Moringa is sometimes applied directly to the skin as a germ-killer or drying agent (astringent). It is also used topically for treating pockets of infection (abscesses), athlete’s foot, dandruff, gum disease (gingivitis), snakebites, warts, and wounds.

Oil from moringa seeds is used in foods, perfume, and hair care products, and as a machine lubricant.

Moringa is an important food source in some parts of the world. Because it can be grown cheaply and easily, and the leaves retain lots of vitamins and minerals when dried, moringa is used in India and Africa in feeding programs to fight malnutrition. The immature green pods (drumsticks) are prepared similarly to green beans, while the seeds are removed from more mature pods and cooked like peas or roasted like nuts. The leaves are cooked and used like spinach, and they are also dried and powdered for use as a condiment.

Moringa/ Drumstick Leaves
Moringa Juice Recipe:
Ingredients:
     Moringa Leaves
     Celery
     Apples
     Oranges Or Lime
     Ginger (optional)
Directions:
Process Moringa Leaves, Celery, Apples, Oranges, and Ginger  through a juicer.

Moringa Smoothie Recipe:
Ingredients:
     Moringa Powder
     Banana Or Pineapple Cubes
     Almond butter
     Coconut Oil
Directions:
Process Moringa Powder, Banana, Almond butter, Coconut oil through a juicer.

Tulsi/ Basil: Sharpens Memory, Reduces Fever and Common Cold, Coughs, Sore Throat, Respiratory Disorder, expels Kidney Stone via urinary, Heart Disorder, Children Ailments, Stress, Mouth Infection, Insect Bites, Skin disorders, Teeth Disorder, Headaches, Eye Disorders. 
Its excellent nutrition to drink Basil/Tulsi leaves + grass-fed Yogurt mix, in the AM or PM daily.


Basil/ Tulsi Leaves
Neem Leaves Health Benefits:
Neem is a magical tree and especially the neem leaves that are used for its medicinal properties. Neem oil that is extracted from neem seed cannot be consumed because of associated disadvantages but neem leaves can be taken internally. But do not consume these if you are pregnant or trying to conceive. 

  • Neem leaves in the form of paste can be directly applied to skin. You can use the neem leaves for bathing in water. This cures the skin related problems.
  • Neem leaves are very good in treating chickenpox.
  • If you are diabetic and will consume neem leaves empty stomach in the morning then surely you can cure your diabetes.
  • An inflammation can be subsided with neem leaf paste.
    Neem Leaves
  • These are great detoxifiers so given to purify blood.
  • Neem tree gives more oxygen than any other tree. Plant the neem plants as much as you can in near by temples, gardens, parks, farm houses, resorts, ashrams, schools, houses etc..
  • If you suffer from excessive hunger then eat the fine paste neem leaves with brown rice. This is has curative properties.
  • To cure any kind of skin infection mix turmeric with neem leaves paste and apply it on your body for at least three months.
  • If you have pimples on your face then apply the neem leaf decoction. Even this can be used to treat minor wounds as this reduces the chance of getting further infection. You can also cure dandruff and hair loss with this.
  • It cures urinary tract infections.
  • Neem oil is extensively used in hair fall and early graying of hairs with very satisfying results. It also find its application in dandruff and in lice growth.
  • It has given very good results in diseases like gonorrhea and syphilis.

Amla (Indian Gooseberry) or 'amalaki' is a translucent fruit with many therapeutic benefits. It's considered to be one of the most important plants in Ayurvedic medicine and is a unique balance of sour, sweet, pungent and bitter.
 It's rich in Vitamin C and also loaded with a range of polyphenols (gallic acid, ellagic acid, luteolin, corilagin etc). Polyphenols are antioxidants that prevent damage to free radicals in the body and fight different types of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. It is believed that amla can help balance all the three doshas (vata/pitta/kapha) in the body and treat the underlying cause of many health problems.

 What makes this Desi  Superfood so super:

 1. Boosts hair growth: Amla is rich in iron and has antioxidants which reduce hair loss by not allowing free radicals to damage hair follicles. Amla also enhances hair growth and prevents premature graying. Eating fresh amla or applying its paste to the roots of your hair improves both growth and color. (5 food that promote hair growth)
 2. Improves eyesight: Studies have shown that eating amla improves eye health, cataracts and also  reduces intraocular tension which is the pressure you feel in the eye. High level of carotene present in amla is known to improve vision related conditions.
 3. Improves digestion: Amla is high in fiber and helps in regularizing bowel movement. It reduces constipation and stimulates the secretion of gastric juices. It also improves digestion and allows for more nutrient absorption.
 4. Diabetes Management: Amla is rich in chromium which is therapeutic for diabetic patients. It stimulates insulin production which helps in reducing blood glucose levels. Chromium also enhances the effect of beta-blocker and thereby helps in reducing LDL cholesterol which is the bad cholesterol.
 5. Diuretic and liver detoxification: Amla increases the frequency and volume of urination. It has a high water content which helps in eliminating toxins from the body.
 6. It improves appetite.
 7. It prevents ageing: High antioxidants in amla prevent cells from free radical damage.
 8. Reduces infections and enhances immunity: Amla has antibacterial and astringent attributes which means it helps in increasing a person's immunity and protects the body from various infections.

 How can you include amla in your diet:
 1.      Eat it fresh.
 2.      It can be taken in the form of amla juice.
 3.      Make an amla chutney.
 4.      Amla muraba is another good option and you can include it in your daily diet.
 5.      Powdered amla can also be taken every day.

Superfruits:
Benefits of Ripe Banana (Buy 100% Organic):
Bananas are packed with fuelling Carbohydrates, Potassium, Vitamin B6 and antioxidants. These are just right for refueling during workouts; these also replenish and protect cells from free radicals and heart diseases, cancer and lower blood pressure. You can grab any number of organic bananas you want just make sure that they are ripe!


Note: Ripe bananas may not be good for diabetic patients, as
ripe fruits contains more fructose (sugar) content.


Apple
   An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away!
   An Apple a Day Keeps the Cardiologist Away!
   An Apple a Day protects you from Dementia, and Colon Cancer.
   An Apple a Day lowers LDL ("bad" Cholesterol).
   An Apple a Day keeps the Obesity Away!
Note: Before you eat, first peel the apple skin to remove any chemicals sprayed or wax on top.






The POWER OF PAPAYA:
Papaya also called as the "fruit of the angels". Papayas offer not only the luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics, but are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as Vitamin A (carotenes), vitamin C and flavonoids; the B vitamins, folate and pantothenic acid; and the minerals, potassium, copper, and magnesium; and fiber. Together, these nutrients promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon cancer. In addition, papaya contains the digestive enzyme, papain, which is used like bromelain, a similar enzyme found in pineapple, to treat sports injuries, other causes of trauma, and allergies.

The miracle power of Papaya fruit and its flower is good for healing liver problems and lung infections. It can be used in many preventative treatments for ailments like atherosclerosis, strokes, heart attacks and diabetes related heart disease.



 
It is considered as admiring fruit by the Mayans, the indigenous people of south eastern Mexico and parts of Central America. They worship the tree as the "Tree of Life" and believe it to be the gift of God because of its many medicinal properties. It is rumoured that it was also Christopher Columbus favourite fruit.

The papaya fruit & flower is rich in vitamins A, C and E which make it a good source of dietary fibre. It's also rich in folate and has antioxidant properties which is how it prevents cholesterol oxidation.

GUAVA:
Guava
Guava is packed with vitamins and minerals that boosts the immune system, keeps the skin healthy, fresh, prevents cancer, an anti-aging and wrinkle free. Guava is a cholesterol free fruit. It satisfies and keeps the stomach free from hunger for a long time. It assists in weight reduction and helps to control diabetes.

Guava should be consumed regularly if you want to avoid heart attack. Guavas are very good sources of vitamin A, the nutrient best known for preserving and improving eyesight.  Guava is rich in Vitamin C which helps to prevent the viral infections like cold and cough. It also effectively helps in treating scurvy.

Guava also provides B vitamins, selenium and zinc. B vitamins are super important for energy. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant which protects cellular health. Zinc is needed by the body's immune system and for growth.

Note:
  *DON'T EAT FRUIT IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEALS!
  *FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON A EMPTY STOMACH. It will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities. Note: where as the Diabetic patients, should take fruits in between the meals, not on empty stomach.
  *Gray hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under eyes will NOT happen by taking fruit on an empty stomach.

Benefits Of POMEGRANATE:
Pomegranate for weight-loss: Pomegranate, also known as the 'fruit of paradise' are juicy, red coloured seeds with a unique tart like taste. They're rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C. The antioxidants are known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-ageing properties, while Vitamin C works as a fat burner and helps with weight-loss. The ultimate fruit for beautiful skin.


Pomegranate is known to have originated in Iran and is popularly known as the 'fruit of paradise'. Those juicy, ruby red seeds are considered a symbol of prosperity and fertility in many cultures. In fact, it has been speculated that pomegranates and not apples grew in the Garden of Eden.

Besides its unique tarty taste, pomegranates pack more benefits than what you'd imagine.  Studies have shown that it helps in promoting heart health by increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure. The power of pomegranates lies in its antioxidant activity. Pomegranates are a rich source of three types of antioxidants -  tannins, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid. These antioxidants are known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-ageing properties.

The fruit also helps in repairing, rejuvenating and replenishing your skin in many ways. From an anti-ageing product to imparting a natural glow, here's how you can use the fruit for skin nourishment.

Powerful antioxidant: Skin nutrition is essential in tackling one of the biggest causes of aging - free radical damage. Pomegranates are rightly known as super foods for their high antioxidant content. According to a 2008 study, pomegranate juice has a higher antioxidant content than acai and blueberry juice.

Cellular regeneration: Not only is pomegranate anti-inflammatory and high in essential fatty acids, it has also been shown to stimulate Keratinocyte skin cells which help with cellular regeneration.

Anti-ageing: Dermis, the outer layer of the skin, is made up of collagen and elastic fibres. Wrinkles arise in the dermis as collagen and elastin degrade. Vitamin C is an integral part of collagen formation enabling proteins to become stronger. Just one pomegranate contains about 48 percent of the daily value of Vitamin C.

Hydration and exfoliation: Pomegranate juice is highly beneficial for the skin. Its small molecular structure helps to penetrate more deeply into the skin to deliver hydration rich in micronutrients and phytochemicals. Pomegranate juice helps in recovering dull, dry skin. It is a great source of Vitamin C which is known to reduce roughness when applied on the skin. The crushed seeds of pomegranate are also perfect for exfoliation.

Natural glow: Pomegranate juice improves digestion and increases blood flow which gives your skin a radiant glow. A glass of pomegranate juice daily can give you great results.

Fights acne: Inflammation plays an important role in developing acne. The antioxidants present in pomegranate neutralize free radicals that damage cells and tissues, causing inflammation in the body. The vitamin C content also helps in regulating the production of sebum, an oily secretion which may cause acne.

Sun-Damage Protection: Did you know that pomegranate can act as a natural sunscreen? The ellagic acid, a polyphenol antioxidant found in large quantities in pomegranates, helps in healing sunburn and is known to reverse sun damage. Scientists have found that the incredible antioxidant activity in pomegranates may reduce the harmful effects of ultra violet radiations and inhibit the growth of skin tumours.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Beauty Care (Skin, Hair), HYGiene

Tips for Glowing Skin:

  1. Eat carrots and beetroots daily, eating carrots can make your skin fair. Beetroot purifies the blood, rejuvenates and helps improve muscle strength.
  2. Eating Dates daily in the morning, purifies the blood, circulates in our body which in turn makes our skin glow and shine. Dates are sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, and a good source of fiber and iron.
  3. Eat Jack Fruit & Goji fruit to keep young. It helps in Anti-Aging.
  4. Guava fruit is packed with vitamins and minerals that boosts the immune system, keeps the skin healthy, fresh, prevents cancer, an anti-aging and wrinkle free. Guava is a cholesterol free fruit. It satisfies and keeps the stomach free from hunger for a long time. It assists in weight reduction.
  5. Avoid eating oily food, animal products, ice creams, deep fries, alcohol, and sugary beverages.
  6. Drink more pure water daily.
  7. Do not go out under HOT SUN, try to be under shades.. use umbrella or rounded caps, apply natural sunscreen lotions like Coconut or Olive oil or Broccoli extract to protect your skin. If have to use other sunscreen natural lotions BADGER brand is good, ensure they are SPF/FPS 30 plus, apply at least 15 minutes before stepping out into the sun. Splash water on your face few times during the day if possible and even in the evening.
  8. Apply cocoa or white petroleum jelly to the skin daily before going to bed.
  9. Massage: It is the skin which shows our age. So keep your skin hydrated and  moisturized. Some of the best Anti-Aging skin oils for massage are Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Sesame, Shea Butter, Pomegranate Seed Oil, and Moroccan Argan Oil. Massage improves blood circulation and keeps your skin wrinkle free. Keep your face, hands, and body moisturized all day. As we grow old, our skin needs more moisturizing.
  10. Always use organic body soaps, shampoos, toothpaste and brushes. Throw away old tooth brushes after a month or two. My favorite organic soaps for the face and body wash are Dr. Bronner, Aveeno Moisturizing, Toms, KissMyFace, Yardley, and Mysore Sandal. After shower  moisturize the body slightly with the Almond or Coconut oil, feels good! or Apply oil overall body an hour before taking the shower.
  11. Mental Health: Do not fight with anyone, being angry makes the skin dull. Be happy and proud of yourself. Always keep yourself engaged. Read a book, do crossword puzzles, sudoku to keep your brain active. Enjoy friendships, foster good  relationship with family members, learn a new hobby, maintain interest as these will help to reduce stress and make you feel happy. Be optimistic in life and learn to forgive others. Dress well, love yourself, try to have a new look as it will make you feel happy and will help you to stay and feel young. By having strong family ties, good friendships, healthy diet, good mental health and staying physically active, one can age gracefully.
  12. True beauty lies within! Love yourself and look in the mirror and appreciate your beauty. Surround yourself with positive energy and a strong social circle. Good vibes translates into good moods.
  13. Have good night sleep daily upto 8 hours. Good sound sleep not only rejuvenates our body but also strengthens our immunity to various diseases thereby helping us to remain young. Ayurveda recommends to sleep like how kids sleep cross & on left..
  14. Aloe Vera benefits beauty. It strengthens hair (prevents hair fall) and also prevents aging of skin. Aloe leaves contain a plethora of antioxidants including, beta carotene, vitamin C and E that can help improve the skin's natural firmness and keep the skin hydrated.
  15. Neem has anti-inflammatory ingredients. Neem juice extract is best to get rid of acne or pimples. Neem juice also improves the complexion. By drinking neem juice, the toxins from the system are flushed out. This improves the hair quality, skin complexion and digestion.
  16. Keep your hands off your face. If you tend to rest your chin in your palm, or you're constantly fussing with your face, stop. The oils on your hands can cause breakouts, even in small amounts.
  17. To fair the skin, Apply a little of diluted Apple Cider Vinegar on your face and leave it overnight, and wash off in morning with luke warm water. You can also dab a little onto warts and wrap it with a band-aid, much to your surprise, those warts will fall off in a few weeks time. Apple cider vinegar balances the pH level of your skin, it is best to replace your skin toner with it. It is great for treating warts, sunburn, age spots and acne. It can be used as an excellent alternative to a regular after shave lotion.
  18. Mix honey and lemon juice in equal quantities and apply this paste on your facial skin. Leave it for 30 minutes and then rinse with slightly warm water.
  19.  A paste made by mixing a pinch of turmeric powder with two tablespoons of yogurt may also be applied on the skin to make it glow.
  20.  Apply pulp of a ripe tomato on your skin to get glowing skin. Tomatoes, with its water content moisturize your skin and keep it healthy and shiny.
  21.  For a glowing skin, apply some cucumber juice on your skin every day and wash it off when it dries. You can also apply a mixture of cucumber juice and honey on the face. This gives your skin a smooth, even tone.
  22.  For another remedy, combine together 1 tablespoon of oatmeal powder, 2 tablespoons of yogurt and the juice of a fresh tomato and massage this mixture into face. It will make your skin smooth and glowing.
  23.  To brighten your skin and reduce dark skin spots and scars, apply potato juice. Potato works as a natural bleacher, which will lighten and brighten the skin in seconds.
  24.  Apply a mixture of 2 teaspoons of gram flour, 2 tablespoons of milk and the juice of half a lemon on your face. Let this mask sit on your face for around 10 minutes before washing it off with cool water.
  25.  Banana is another best home remedy for glowing skin. Use a face mask with mashed banana, honey and turmeric. Wash off after 15 minutes with lukewarm water.
HOW TO: Get Rid Of Pimples FASTLY!!
  1. Apricot juice plays major role to remove pimples or acnes. Apply the area with fresh apricot juice on pimple on your body for at least ten minutes and then wash off.
  2. Have you ever heard the treatment of pimples with tooth paste? If not, try apply the required amount of organic toothpaste on Pimples and just leave it for 30 minutes. Wash it off with cold clean water. You can get rid of your pimples with continued use of toothpaste. *DONOT leave the toothpaste on skin all night, as it will burn the skin and leaves the mark.
  3. Papaya is good for the skin. Papaya cleanses the body completely. It delays aging of skin. Raw papaya juice if applied externally helps to cure pimples and also reduces wrinkles. It gives relief in case of constipation and it combats cancer.
  4. Keep your skin hydrated and glow by drinking lots of pure water daily, which also flushes away the toxins and keeps the body energetic all day. Apply the organic moisturized lotion externally on skin to keep both the skin and face moisturized which also heals and repairs the dry skin fastly. *AVOID eating completely Oily and Junk Foods.
  5. Give a steaming to your face helps to open up your pores as well as aiding circulation in your face, leaves your skin clean, flushed and glowing.  http://www.wikihow.com/Steam-Your-Face
  6. Keep Your Hands off Your Face: This action can cut the risk of developing a bad cold or the flu by almost 47%. Most viruses get onto your body when you touch contaminated objects, but they can’t get into your body and cause illness unless they can reach your nose, eyes and mouth. So keeping your fingers away from your face is most essential. *Touching, squeezing, popping etc. does not necessarily make pimples worse. If your hands are unclean, you are pushing bacteria into the already irritated pore. If you have clean, germ-free hands it is okay to touch it to put medicine on it.
  7. Keep your skin clean. Throughout the day, pollution from the air, sweat, and dirt stick to the skin on your face and make your pimples worse. Wash your face twice daily, and keep cleansing pads/ towelette's with you throughout the day. This way, whenever your face feels oily, grimy, or sweaty, you can wipe it off and leave your skin fresh and clean. These are especially handy for after a workout and in hot weather.
  8. Meditation and Pranayama (Deep Inhale & Exhale) Helps the mind and body to calm down. Enjoy friendships, foster good  relationship with family members, learn a new hobby, maintain interest as these will help to reduce stress and make you feel happy. Be optimistic in life and learn to forgive others.
How To Cool Down From Redness Face/ Itching:
Usually when under hot sun, cheeks go bright red and start burning. Also it becomes red when in situations of blush, stress, nervous or scared. Over time even under mild sun exposure damages skin and makes sensitive. Find the cause, and one of the causes of skin redness is an allergic reaction. Consider your recent routine and think about the cosmetics, skin care products, and hair products you use. Cut back on all of them and slowly reintroduce them back into your routine one by one. This way, you can determine which might be causing your skin to break out in a bright patch of red.
Tips to avoid face redness: You can press a cool cloth on your face to make it less red.
*Electric mist fan or AIR COOLERS are the best option to cool down.
*Run your wrists under cold water. Blood runs close to the surface of the skin in your wrists, so running cold water on them is very effective - as the cool blood will then travel around your body! This is a great way to cool down if you're at a wedding, or an event where you don't have much time to spare.
*Use natural organic SUNSCREEN lotion to block UV rays falling on the face. Choose a formulation of at least SPF 30 that's designed for sensitive skin.
*SOY moisturizer helps to diminish skin redness and inflammation.
*DRYNESS can cause redness or make redness worse. Wash your skin with cool water and fragrance-free cleanser, then pat on a lotion made of mint, ginger, turmeric, rose, aloevera or cucumber. These ingredients have all been shown to soothe irritated skin, and lotion provides a protective barrier against dryness, wind and other irritants. Apply paste of Turmeric and Coconut oil on face to reduce inflammation and relieve pain associated with redness, irritated skin itchiness.
*Eat cooling, hydrating foods. There are some dietary changes you can make to help with the redness from the inside. Hydrating, cooling foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, apples, celery, coconuts, cucumbers, melons, peaches, papayas, spinach, and broccoli contain antioxidants capable of moisturizing your skin from the inside out.
*DONT RUB your skin, which can make redness worse.
*Apply an OATMEAL Mask. Oatmeal is great for soothing many different causes of redness, from sunburn to eczema to simple irritation.
*Each night, apply COCONUT oil + LAVENDER oil mix onto your face, paying special attention to problem spots that feel extra rough or that are extremely red. You can also use olive oil, almond oil, or rosehip seed oil. They have similar nutrients to coconut oil and will help hydrate your skin. *YOGURT is an excellent skin-hydrating agent. Plus, its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help soothe dry and itchy skin. Also, its lactic acid content helps get rid of any germs or bacteria that may cause dryness or itchiness.
Apply Aloe Vera Gel on face
for cooling, and reduce redness.


*Use ALOE VERA GEL. Aloe vera has properties that help reduce inflammation and relieve pain associated with red, irritated skin. You can use the gel from an aloe vera plant or buy it over the counter. Apply the aloe gel to your face twice daily to help decrease the redness. 
*Apply Cumin oil + Ghee + Neem oil for reducing redness, itching, skin allergies and black pigmentation.
*Avoid alcohol, particularly red wine. Alcohol is dehydrating, and dehydrated skin is more prone to irritation and redness.
*Drink pure water throughout the evening to avoid dehydration. So make sure you drink lots of water. Fruits and vegetables have high water content to avoid dehydration, and omega-3s have anti-inflammatory properties.
*Put CUCUMBER on your face. We've all heard of putting cucumber on your eyes as a way of relaxing and soothing eyes - but putting a piece of cucumber on your forehead can help you to cool down too! *Find a quiet, cool place to lay and have some relaxing cucumber time for 15 minutes.
*Try putting your moisturizer and any other organic lotions you use in the fridge, when you put them on they'll be lovely and cool and with have a soothing effect on your skin.
*Run cold water through your hair and face. Put a WET TOWEL or scarf on your neck. *Wet a towel or scarf with cold water, rinse it out and place it on the back of your neck - you'll be surprised at how soothing it feels!  
*Use a COOLING SPRAY. Try one of the many cooling products that are available - sprays like Magicool are effective at cooling you down - although the effects don't always last long. Any product that has mint in it will also make your skin feel refreshed when you apply it.
*For SUNBURN, mix 2 tsp. tomato juice and 1/4 cup buttermilk, apply to affected area, and rinse after 1/2 an hour. I've also used lavender for sunburns and it is NO joke: it's one of the most versatile oils with a profound ability to provide balance and moisture.
*VASELINE (Petroleum Jelly) or Waxelene (Non Petroleum Jelly is the Best) is used to improve your skin in four ways: 1) Helps face in soothing dryness, flakiness and redness. 2) Heals wounds in minor cuts and scrapes. 3) Smoothen and supple skin, best used as a moisturizer applied to damp skin after a shower. also works in healing diaper rashes on babies. 4) Helps healing your cracked feet and hands.
http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Redness-on-the-Face
http://www.top10homeremedies.com/home-remedies/home-remedies-dry-skin.html
http://www.wikihow.com/Heal-Red-Skin
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-12789/5-all-natural-tips-to-get-rid-of-facial-redness.html
http://www.livestrong.com/article/177537-natural-remedies-to-reduce-redness-of-face/
http://www.top10homeremedies.com/how-to/how-to-take-care-of-sensitive-skin.html/3



Strawberry facial mask for Normal skin:
6 strawberries, honey 2 tablespoons.
Using a fork Mash Strawberries into a pulp, add honey, Mix it well, apply to face taking care to avoid the eyes and leave for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash off with water.
Note: You can also use Oranges, in place of Strawberry. Oranges are a great source of vitamin C help prevent wrinkles and fine lines.

Apple facial mask for Oily Skin:
1 Apple, Honey 5 tablespoons.
Grate the apple and mix it with honey to make paste. Apply to face, leave for 15 minutes. Wash off with water.

Banana facial mask for Dry Skin:
Banana-2, Yogurt 2 table spoon, Honey 1 table spoon.
Mash Bananas with a fork and mix with Honey and Yogurt.
Apply it over face taking care to avoid the eyes, and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
Or
Apply Desi Ghee or Coconut Oil on dry face to moisturize and relieve from itchy irritated skin.
Or
Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) or Waxelene (Non Petroleum Jelly is the Best) can be used to improve your skin in four ways: 1) Helps face in soothing dryness, flakiness and redness. 2) Heals wounds in minor cuts and scrapes. 3) Smoothen and supple skin, best used as a moisturizer applied to damp skin after a shower. also works in healing diaper rashes on babies. 4) Helps healing your cracked feet and hands.
http://www.top10homeremedies.com/home-remedies/home-remedies-dry-skin.html

Carrot and Honey facial mask:
Ingredients: 2 to 3 large carrots and 4 1/2 tbs honey.
Cook carrots, then mash into a smooth consistency. Mix the mashed carrots with honey, and apply to your face. Leave on for 10 minutes before rising off with cool water.
Benefits: Carrots are known for their high potency of vitamin A, Vitamin C, folacin and potassium. Carrot juice moisturizes and repairs skin tissue, while protecting it from sun damage and toning the skin.

Home remedies to Lighten Stretch Marks and Dark Circles:
Apply lemon juice with cotton on the dark patches, and tanned area on the skin for lightening. Keep for about 10 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Repeat a few times each day to see better results. You can also try with Aloe Vera gel, or the Egg white separately works similarly like the lemon above.

Aloe Vera removes dark spots, stretch marks, brightens skin, and heals from sunburns. It helps in Anti-aging reducing the wrinkles. It prevents pimples and treats acne. Aloe Vera treats burns from minor mishaps in the kitchen from grease splatters or hot utensils. Aloe Vera contains cooling properties similar to menthol.

Remedies For Dark Circles
  • Thin sliced cucumber on top of each eye for 15 to 20 minutes, twice a day, relieves stress and cools down the eyes.
  • A mixture of almond oil and honey should be applied on the affected area every night before bedtime. You will see a remarkable improvement in two to three weeks.
  • Drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water on a daily basis. Water is a very essential remedy in this case and it flushes out the toxins present in the body.
  • Tea bags are known to be very effective in curing dark circles. A cold tea bag should be put on top of each eye for 10 to 15 minutes every day.
  • Make a paste of fresh mint leaves and add a few drops of lime juice in it. Apply the mixture on the eyes and the dark circles for 10 to 15 minutes every day.
  • Rose water is considered to be a natural coolant for the body and has been an old home remedy for generations. Apply two to three drops of rose water on a cotton ball and gently massage on the affected area of the eye for five to six minutes. You will see the result in two to three weeks. This method is considered to be one of the most effective cures for dark circles.
  • The dark circles treatment should be started as soon as possible to avoid it from increasing.
  • Eight hours of sleep is a must for all of us, especially for people having dark circles under their eyes.
  • Close your eyes and cover your eyelids with slices of raw potato or cucumber for 15-20 minutes. Wash with warm water and apply a cream.
  • Grate a cucumber, squeeze to take out its juice and refrigerate. Make a mixture of lemon juice, lanolin cream and cucumber juice and apply around the eye for 10-15 minutes.
  • Apply lemon juice on the black circles 2 times a day.
  • Apply a paste of turmeric powder with pineapple juice for dark circles under the eyes.
  • Apply crushed mint around the eye.
  • Almond helps to remove dark circles and is an excellent 'skin food'.
  • Both potatoes and cucumbers are excellent natural remedies against dark circles. Remember they are in the refrigerator, and serve to refresh your eyes, turn. Put a slice of them directly over your eyes, relax the eye and stays on for 15 minutes. Then remove them and watch the wetting properties of these vegetables will make your eyes look rested and in good condition.
  • However, the most effective natural remedy is to mix aloe-vera pulp two slices cucumber and apply it over your eyes for half an hour.
  • Other home remedy to reduce dark circles is applying the resulting paste of cooked apple with organic milk, within one hour of cooking, keep stay for twenty minutes.
  • Early morning after you wake up, fill your mouth fully with clean water, and then take some cold water in hands, splash or sprinkle to both of your eyes. This improves vision as well cures the darker circles around. Do Anulom-Vilom (pranayam) daily for better results of vision.
Ayurveda also suggests to apply our healthy mouth Saliva on sun burns, pimples and wounds to heal and lighten/fairer the skin. Saliva has many health benefits.

Remedy for removing Dark Eye Circles:


Home Remedies to reduce Wrinkles (Face, Neck and Hands):
Note: Avoid Ginger on Face, should be eatable with honey on empty stomach.

http://www.top10homeremedies.com/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-wrinkles.html

Rosewater and Honey for Lips:
Take 1 tsp of rosewater or Grind rose petals with 1 tsp of honey, Mix it well, Apply the mixture on to the lips.


Protect your lips from sun damage, as Lips do not have the ability to produce natural oil, Hence, they may crack, become dry or chap due to change in weather. Studies have linked smoking with premature skin aging. "Smoking accelerates skin cell damage and collagen loss, which leads to wrinkles" So skip the cigarettes. You can also apply Vaseline to the lips before going to bed.




Sleeping Position For Relaxation:
  • Sleep atleast upto 8 hours a day.
  • Read an inspiring book before going to bed, so it carries good thoughts to avoid bad dreams.
  • Sleep on the left side of the body.. like a child sleeps crossly.
  • Keep head on the East or South (this relaxes mind, stretches body in South due to law of attraction forces).
  • Avoid keeping head on North, this disturbs the mind due to law of repulsion forces.

Healthy Hair (use the ones which suits you):
  1. To strengthen and darken hair: Boil 100 ml of pure Coconut oil with Amla Fruit + Curry Leaves + Mandara/Hibiscus Leaves and Flower + Bhringraj/ Eclipta leaves. Then switch off the gas. After it cools, filter it and use the oil to massage your hair scalp, leave overnight and next day morning wash it off with good herbal shampoo. This prevents hair fall and stops premature greying of hair.
  2. Apply Aloe Vera Paste to the Scalp for hair growth, and to reduce dandruff apply to the scalp Aloe Vera juice mixed with coconut milk. 
  3. Apply Onion & Garlic paste (mix Olive Oil) to the bald head regularly. it promotes hair growth on bald area. Also can add 1 to 2 tsp of honey to it. To take away the odor, you can add rose water, lavender or rosemary essentials oil to the onion & garlic mixture. Mix and apply to the bald scalp, keep it for overnight or 1 hour and wash off. (Note: Studies have found onions & garlic to be useful for treating hair loss. Plus, onions can help control issues like dandruff and scalp infections as well as reverse premature graying.).
  4. Apply to the scalp once a week the mixture of (Coconut oil + Sesame oil + Almond oil + Castor oil) for hair growth.
  5. Yogurt: Apply slightly aged Homemade Yogurt to the hair scalp for an hour and wash off with Shikakai shampoo.
  6. Amla (India goose berry): Amla is rich in iron and has antioxidants which reduce hair loss by not allowing free radicals to damage hair follicles. Amla also enhances hair growth and prevents premature graying. Eating fresh amla or applying its paste to the roots of your hair improves both growth and color.
  7. Fenugreek, or methi, is considered good for hair growth as its rich in protein. Plus, it contains lecithin that strengthens and moisturizes your hair.
    1. Soak a cup of fenugreek seeds in water overnight, or at least for four hours.
    2. Take them out of the water and grind them into a paste.
    3. Apply coconut oil on your hair, followed by the paste. Let it sit for at least an hour before rinsing it out and shampooing your hair.
    4. Repeat the process two or three times a week. 
  8. Use herbal products (amla + shikakai + lemon) shampoo for healthy hair.
  9. Fingernails Rubbing: Rubbing your fingernails briskly against each other, for about 10 minutes every day, stimulates hair growth and makes your hair healthy and strong. This is an ancient technique and works similar to reflexology - through energy channels. The positive results are supported by many anecdotal claims, and there are many proponents and followers of this ancient practice. Some have even claimed hair re-growth on bald areas.
  10. Use organic Coconut shampoo + essential oils, works great in strengthening your hair. Or Use any of organic baby shampoos. Or Use Nioxin Shampoo (Cleanser) and Conditioner(Scalp Therapy), helps to grow hair healthy and gradually stops the hair fall.
  11. Stress causes hair fall, Find ways to relax from stress.. listen to music, meditation helps.
    Fingernails Rubbing mudra
    5 - 10 minutes daily improves
    strong hair growth.
  12. Sirsasana yoga head stand increases the blood supply to capillaries increasing oxygen and nutrient uptake to hair follicles stimulating hair growth, in a similar effect to having increased blood circulation. This can prevent non-genetic hair loss. (Not advisable to old age, and people having neck problems).
  13. Surya Namaskar reduces stress related hair loss. It also keeps wrinkles off the face.
  14. Kapalbhati (breathing) yoga also helps in stopping the hair fall as this yoga helps supplying more oxygen to the hair roots which develops the hair growth. (*Note: If anyone having any health issues with heart, asthama, high bp etc.. should stop doing Kapalbhati yoga).
  15. Drink lots of pure warm water daily, Exercise, Brisk walk 30 min daily, and Trim your hair regularly.
  16. Use copper vessel to store the water overnight and wash the scalp hair the next day morning. 
  17. Coconut and cream mask: The creamy mask is best suited for dry and frizzy hair. Its moisturizing elements make hair soft and shiny. Mix coconut and olive oils and apply it gently
    from root to tip of your hair. After that, keep your hair covered with a shower cap. Leave it for more than an hour. Then, rinse it off with a mild herbal shampoo and use conditioner.
  18. Banana cream mask: Banana is a natural ingredient which makes hair strong by preventing damaged roots. Blend one over ripe banana in a grinder. Then add one tablespoon of honey to it. Apply it on your hair, especially the roots. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
  19. Oatmeal hair mask: It is best suited for those who suffer from oily scalp, dandruff, scalp irritation and inflammation. It nourishes oily scalp by eliminating excessive oil. It results in hair growth by treating dandruff and protecting hair follicles. Mix oatmeal, fresh milk and almond oil and make a paste. Ensure that your hair is free from tangles before applying the pack. Put it gently on your hair. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
  20. Hibiscus hair mask: It is the solution for weak roots as hibiscus is known to strengthen weak roots. Soak hibiscus petals overnight in a cup of water. Then blend it with olive oil and raw milk. Apply this pack on hair. Keep the hair mask for 20 to 25 minutes and then rinse it with water.
  21. Apple Cider Vinegar: Add 1/4 cup of water to 1/4 cup of organic apple cider vinegar, apply it onto your scalp. Wrap around a towel and let it sit about 20 minutes. Wash off and repeat twice a week for best results.  Apple Cider Vinegar has properties that balance your scalp and hair pH level. Its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties help combating scalp infections, dryness, itchiness and dandruff. An after shampoo apple cider vinegar rinse can do wonders to your hair, retaining the pH level of your scalp and leaving you with soft, shiny and smooth hair. It tames rough hair cuticles and fights split ends. Or use Rosemary Water after the shampoo 'ing is done, rinse hair with rosemary water can do wonders to your hair strengthening, Soft, Shiny and Great Smell.

Foods To Eat For Healthy Hair:
Oatmeal, Nuts (Almonds, Walnuts, Sunflower & Flax seeds), Cow's Milk(Grass-fed), Tofu, Egg whites, Coconut, Spinach, Kale, Carrots, Beetroot juice, Amla (Indian Goose Berry), Sweet Potatoes, Beans, Broccoli, Lentils, Red Bell Pepper, Oranges, Grapefruit, Best Drink (Laukhi+Apples+Carrots) Juice, Wheat grass juice, Greek-Yogurt, Berries (Blue and Strawberry) and Bananas.

Note: 
*DON'T EAT FRUIT IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEALS!
*FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON A EMPTY STOMACH. It will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities. Note: where as the Diabetic patients, should take fruits in between the meals, not on empty stomach.
 *Gray hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under eyes will NOT happen by taking fruit on an empty stomach.

References:
http://Nourishorganic.com  ( Nourish Organic Food For Healthy Skin & Organic Products).
www.GardenofLife.com ( Garden of Life .. Empowering extraordinary health life).
http://www.LivingLibations.com (Popular Organic Natural Products for skin and hair).
http://www.Evanhealy.com  (Natural Organic Products for your skin and hair).
http://www.MountainRoseHerbs.com  (Popular Organic Natural Products for skin and hair).
http://www.GemstoneOrganic.com  (Natural Organic Products for your skin and hair)
http://www.lotuswei.com/  (Flower Revolution.. Energy Medicine is the future of medicine).
http://Guayaki.com/  (Organic Yerba Mate a herbal drink for energy boost & highest antioxidants )
www.Gleegum.com (Natural chewing gum)
www.7thheavennaturals.com ( 7th Heaven Naturals for face mask and skin care ).
http://happyfamilybrands.com/ (Organic super foods )
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com   (Organic food store)
http://www.acureorganics.com/ ( Acure Organics for your skin and hair)
http://www.organicindiausa.com (Organic Healthy Products)
http://www.curejoy.com/content/ayurvedic-guidelines-prevent-hair-loss-gray-hair/
http://www.healthbeautytips.net/
https://www.youtube.com/user/Kemetprince1 (Infinite Waters .. Diving Deep.. RalphSmart).
https://www.facebook.com/infinitewatersworld
https://www.youtube.com/user/MensSkinCareWithRoss
http://severaltips.blogspot.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/holistichabits


Hygiene(always smell good):
Be Hygiene!
  1. Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Rinse with mouthwash naturals after brushing. Use organic products only. *Make the habit of brushing your teeth after every meal especially having any type sweets, otherwise it develops cavities and leads to tooth decay.
  2. Washing hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading. Always wash your hands before eating. Always wash your hands after use of toilets.
  3. Always smell good when in office or at home. Use mild deodorants or colognes for body odor. Note: The aroma when smelled from the suitable oils or colognes, it increases the levels of oxygen in the brain, also improves your joy mood, attitude, learning and emotions.
    As we know sweating is both healthy and natural, most of us can do without the odor that accompanies sweat. Human perspiration is actually odorless. It's the bacteria on the skin that causes body odor when it comes in contact with sweat dripping from the pores. Most body odor can be thwarted with over-the-counter deodorants, which both mask the odor with fragrance and combat the bacteria that cause the smell.
  4. Foods To Internally Deodorize: Herbs: Parsley, Mint, Cilantro, Basil; Spices: such as cloves, caraway, and cinnamon; Probiotic rich foods:Yogurt; Chlorophyll foods such as Spirulina, and Wheatgrass.
  5. Make your own natural deodorant paste (Organic Coconut Oil + Baking Soda + Arrowroot Flour + Few drops of any essential oil to smell good like Lavender, Rose, Vanilla, Sandalwood or Jasmine).
  6. One should have bath regularly, if possible twice a day, to keep the body clean and free of body odor. You can try antibacterial soap. Mixing juice of one lemon to your bath water helps to keep you refreshed. Add rose water to your bath water to keep you fresh through out the day. Keep your underarms or armpits free of hair, as hair collects perspiration and might cause offensive odor. Try rinsing your armpit with a tsp of vinegar diluted in a mug of water.
  7. Keep your kitchen clean and tidy daily. *Remember to keep away your wearings (clothes, shirts, pants, jackets..) from kitchen room to avoid food smell sticking to clothes.
  8. Dress well on all occasions. Wear a smile on face where ever we go, makes a complete dress.
  9. Try not licking your dry lips, instead apply lip balm or chap stick comes in different fruit flavors.
  10. Avoid wearing socks for more than seven hours at a stretch to avoid feet infections. Remove them and let your feet breathe once a while.
  11. If you have sweaty feet , use cotton socks and wash it regularly.
    Have 2 pair of shoes and socks so that you don't have to wear the same shoes everyday. Rotate it giving them time to dry completely. Lastly maintaining personal hygiene not only helps us to smell good but also helps to boost our confidence and self esteem.
  12. Avoid foods such as onion, garlic, and fish can cause bad breath -- even hours after you brush your teeth. and any type of smoking (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) gives bad breath.
  13. Over consumption of salty, sugary and spicy masala foods, meats, eggs, fish increases the unpleasant Body Odor.
  14. End the meal with yogurt suppresses the bad breath. Or Dilute apple cider vinegar in warm water and gargle twice a day to get rid of bad breath. It can remove stains from teeth by rubbing teeth directly with apple cider vinegar, and rinse with water.
  15. Chew few cardamom seeds after meal, the aromatic flavor in cardamom freshens your breath.
  16. Natural home remedy for bad breath using cinnamon: Take 1 cup of hot water, Add 3 tsp of cinnamon powder, Mix it well, and When lukewarm use as a mouthwash. *Rinse well deep inside so any hidden particles behind the inner tongue (Uvula) is also cleaned.
  17. Undust all open items inside the house atleast twice weekly.
  18. Most importantly keep your surroundings very clean so to prevent any diseases spreading.
  19. Talking loudly on your cell phone is not cool. Eating with your mouth open is not cool. Leaving the toilet seat up is not cool. Smoking cigarettes is not cool. Long nails on a boy are not cool.
  20. Waxing your bikini and underarm area is sexy. Men who open the doors for others and give up seats are cool. Being polite is cool.
  21. Women judge you by your confidence, your shoes, your belt, the cleanliness of your clothes, your shoulders, your abs, and your job – in that order.. Be prompt.  Being late is a sign of disrespect.  Other people’s time is just as important as yours.  At the same time, it works vice-versa.  If someone keeps you waiting, they better have a really good reason.
Washing Hands:
Why its so important to wash hands ?

As you touch people, surfaces and objects throughout the day, you accumulate germs on your hands. In turn, you can infect yourself with these germs by touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Although it's impossible to keep your hands germ-free, washing your hands frequently can help limit the transfer of bacteria, viruses and other microbes.

The most important advantage of hand washing is that you prevent yourself from getting infected by a number of dangerous ailments. People who are careless about washing their hands are at a higher risk of catching a cold or flu. Not washing hands has also the ability to cause gastrointestinal illnesses and also diarrhea which can spread to the whole family.

When To Wash Hands ?

Wash your hands before:
•Making food
•Eating or drinking
•Giving first aid
•Caring for someone who is sick

Wash your hands after:
•Going to the bathroom
•Changing diapers
•Cleaning up after someone who has urinated or defecated
•Giving first aid
•Caring for someone who is sick
•Preparing food, especially after touching raw meat, poultry or fish
•Coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose
•Handling animals or animal waste
•Taking out the garbage
•Handling things that were touched by flood water or sewage