remedy

Ginger is an excellent remedy for colds and coughs and although it can be made into a tea, a stronger medicine is made from a decoction. And here's how to make it....

1) Simmer 15 gms of chopped ginger in 750 ml of water until the liquid is reduced to about 600 ml

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Make a paste from sandalwood and limejuice and apply it on the affected area for a week, twice daily.

Apply mashed almond leaves twice daily.

Mashed papaya seeds with lime help in curing skin allergies.

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It is getting to be that time of year again where everyone in our house is sniffing and coughing and just plain miserable. I have decided that this year I will tryout some home remedies. I will share some of the recipes with my readers of this blog.

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Poverty is a condition in which a person or community is deprived of, and or lacks the essentials for a minimum standard of well-being and life. Since poverty is understood in many senses, these essentials may be material resources such as food, safe drinking water, and shelter, or they may be social resources such as access to information, education, health care, social status, political power, or the opportunity to develop meaningful connections with other people in society.

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Inexcapable media images of sexed-up girls and women posing as adolescents can cause psychological and even physical harm to adolescents and young women, a study in the US has warned.The pressure of what experts called "sexualisation" can be lead to depression,eating disorders, and poor academic performance, said the report, released some days ago by the American Psychological Association. "Sexualisation of girls is a broad and increasing problem and is harmful to girls ," it concluded.

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Acne is a skin condition that is caused by the over production of an oily substance (called sebum) in the skin. The pores of the skin become blocked, and cause pimples, leading to acne. This is quite common among teenagers (adolescents) due to hormonal changes, which then affect the production of sebum.

If you want to try foods that will help acne, and help to support the skin, try the following :

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Very mild burns and scalds that are superficial, can be treated at home. But any type of serious burn, such as a second or third degree burn must be treated at the hospital. For those mild scalds, the best treatment is to apply fresh gel from an aloe vera plant, directly on to the affected area. Cut the aloe vera leaf open, and use the gel that is there. Apply this as many times as possible throughout the day, and week. Some people apply olive oil, and others have tried using mashed cucumber. But the best treatment has been the aloe vera, and if applied straight away then the area will not blister or scar. Aloe Vera plants can be bought from garden centers or sometimes large supermarkets.

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Rheumatism is a condition that describes the painful swelling, soreness and stiffness of aching joints. There are many natural remedies that may help to ease the pain of rheumatism, but some may work better than others, depending on your own body. Here are some of the most popular ones:
Onions and garlic eaten regularly will provide relief. Eat plenty, by making onion soup, or raw garlic salad dressing (with grated garlic, olive oil and chopped parsley, and seasoned to taste).

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Indigestion can be caused by many different factors. Often it is not too much acid, but too much alkali in the system. The objective should be to normalize, and use less of the strong antacids commonly given. Try these different juices until you find the right one for your indigestion:
-cabbage (450ml)
-papaya (450ml)
-pineapple (450ml)
-juice of 2 lemons in hot water with a little honey
-beetroot (450ml)

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A headache is a warning of strain on the body, through stress or toxins. Persistant headaches can be a sign of disease and should always be checked out by a doctor. For those headaches that are due to strain and stress, try out the following juice combinations:
-cabbage (350ml) and celery (100ml)
-apple (225ml) tomato (225ml) and parsley (50ml)
-beetroot (275ml) and cabbage (275ml)
-carrot (275ml) beetroot (100ml) and cucumber (175ml)

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If you are loosing hair (for no apparent reason, after consulting with your doctor) there are a few things that you can try:
-massage your scalp at least once a day, with your fingertips, in small circular motions (this will increase blood flow, and so bring more oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles)
-only use hair products that are free of chemicals
-avoid hair dye
-avoid food that is fried, greasy, has colourings, preservatives and flavourings

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Arthritis can be a very painful and debilitating condition. It affects the joints and bones of the body. The bone becomes distorted and the joint becomes swollen, stiff and painful.

If you are looking for a natural home remedy to help with arthritis, then there are a few available.

-Turmeric is quite a good remedy for arthritis, so try and use it in cooking. Put a teaspoon of ground turmeric in warm milk, and drink three times a day.

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