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Thursday, 23 June 2016

Is Psyllium husk or isabgol safe during pregnancy

Is Psyllium husk or isabgol safe during pregnancy

is isabgol safe during pregnancy?
Isabgol has a lot of health benefits but still many people are afraid of taking it during pregnancy. Using isabgol during pregnancy is considered safe if used properly. Taking Psyllium husk or isabgol for treating constipation is common in India-Pakistan while constipation during pregnancy has been noted in half of all pregnant women and various women suffer from constipation at some stage in their pregnancy. A number of women face this issue in the entire pregnancy. 

There are many reasons of  constipation occurs in pregnancy which includes hormonal causes, lack of activity,  lack of  nutrition and fluids, lack of iron and zinc or pressure by uterus etc.  The condition usually starts in the 1st trimester of pregnancy which relieved during second trimester and again during 3rd trimester of pregnancy.


isabgol for constipation during pregnancy
Psyllium husk is generally known as Isabgol in Pakistan and India. Isabgol is skin or husk of Plantago ovato plants seeds. Isabgol is natural laxative presented and could be safely drink in pregnancy. 

Isabgol is mostly used with water and become mucilaginous as psyllium husk swells and expands in water.

The husk or Isabgol is good source of herbal fibre which passes through the intestines and treats constipation.

Thursday, 16 June 2016

Elaichi ka Sharbat (Cardamom Drink) recipe benefits

Elaichi ka Sharbat (Cardamom Drink) Recipe Benefits

Sharbat e Elaichi Receipe and Benefits
Sharbat e Elaichi Receipe and Benefits
Sharbat e elaichi is one of the favorite drinks to beat the summer heat and frequent thirst. It is excellent cooling drink for digestive system, kidney, heart, lungs, respiratory system and skin. It is blood purifier. Eating cardamom or drinking Elaichi Sharbat can help us for treating following diseases and medical issues:-

     ·        Sore Throat
·        Respiratory Infections
·        Bleeding disorders
·        Cough Cold and asthma
·        Bad breath
·        Excessive thirst
·        Throat irritation
·        Flatulence
·        Hiccup
·        Indigestion
·      Excessive urination, Urinary retention and Pus in urine
·        Heart diseases
·        Asthma

      ·        Heartburn and burning sensation in the abdomen and Stomachache

      ·        Leucorrhea
·        Nausea and vomiting


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Recipe of Cardamom drink or Homemade Sharbat Elaichi recipe

Sharbat e Elaichi or Cardamom Drink is very beneficial in summer season. with lemon juice it gives very unique taste and flavor while green color attracts eyes. 

Ingredients

Cardamom (elaichi/Ilachi  pod ): 50gram                               
Sugar: ¾ kg
Green Food Color: a pinch
Water: ½ kg
Lemon: ½ kg

Recipe:

Make cardamom (elaichi/Ilachi) powder. Cook cardamom powder in water until water remain half. Now add lemon juice in that and strain the water with strainer or cloth. Add sugar in the water and cook again. Cook the water and sugar on slow heat and stir frequently. When water started thicken, preserve the mixture in glass bottle or jar. You can enjoy cardamom drink by adding 2 tbsp of syrup in one glass water. Mix sugar and ice as your taste.


Wednesday, 15 June 2016

Health benefits of Choti Elaichi or Green Cardamom

Health benefits of Choti Elaichi or Green Cardamom

Health benefits of eating Elaichi
Health benefits of eating Elaichi 
Cardamom has numerous benefits. It is famous for its medical properties of treating digestive system, respiratory system, kidneys, skin issues, blood purification, recurrent respiratory infections, asthma, cough, cold, heart problems and a number of related diseases. The whole elaichi with seeds is used in making Cardamom (Elaichi) Sharbat and Tea. It is considered as digestive stimulant, Carminative and very aromatic. It is also used in various Indian and Pakistani dishes, recipes and ayurvedic medicines e.g. Sitopaladi Churna. Elaichi can be eaten directly, powdered form and as refreshing Elaichi drink. 

Health Benefits of eating Elaichi Cardamom or drinking Elaichi Sharbat

1.      Cardamom for improving blood circulation:

The surface or outer skin of Green Cardamom Pod is beneficial for improving blood circulation and blood purification.

2.      Mouth freshener or treating Bad Breath (Halitosis):

Elaichi is one of the best breath freshener and reduces bad breath.  It helps to fight against bacterial growth by chewing cardamom pods. Cardamom is good for dental hygiene. The essential oil present in the cardamom helps chronic bronchitis, Dry mouth, and chronic Inflammation of nasal mucosa, sinuses and throat.

3.      Excessive Thirst:

Sharbat E Elaichi is very good for control thirst and its drink can help for avoiding excessive thirst in Ramzan during fasting.

4.      Headache, Vomiting & Nausea:

Cardamom is very beneficial for treating nausea. Just eat cardamom powder for this.

5.      Sour Throat, Asthma & Heartburn:

Eating elaichi and drinking Sharbat e elaichi  is very beneficial for curing Sour throat, asthma and heartburn. Chewing cardamom can help for treating heartburn and sour throat.

6.      Digestive disorders and boosts immunity:

Elaichi is good for digestive disorders .Cardamom drink treats digestive disorder and increase immunity.

7.      Improve memory and brain health:

Chewing cardamom is good for brain health and improves memory.

8.      Pus in urine, Frequent Urination:

Cardamom is good for curing urination problems like pus in urine and frequent urination.

9.      Throat irritation, Cough, Common Cold:

Eating elaichi or drinking elaichi sharbat helps to avoid throat irrations,cough and cold.

10.  Leucorrhea:

Cardamom is ingredient of many ayurvaidic medicines used for curing women problems like leucorrhea and Bleeding disorders.

11.  Lungs health and helps to withdrawal of Nicotine:

Elaichi  is also Good for lungs and helps to withdrawal of Nicotine.

12.  Hiccup:

Cardamom is also used for Hiccup.

13.  Flatulence:

Cardamom is also used for Flatulence.

Elaichi/ Cardamom Plant

Elaichi Plant benefitsCardamom plant belongs to Herbaceous Perennial and commonly grows in India and Sri- Lanka. The plant has green leafy shoots having height up to 5 to 20 feet or about 10 meter. the plant has flower which become capsule like fruit which contains seeds and called cardamom which is common in spices for its aromatic properties.

Medical properties of Cardamom:

Elaichi has Antioxidant, Diuretic, Antitussive, Antispasmodic, Antiemetic, Expectorant and Antacid properties

Other Names

Botanically Elettaria Cardamomum, in English it is called  Cardamom is Green Cardamom, True Cardamom while Cardamom is also known as , Elachi ,ilachi,Chhoti Elaichi in Urdu and Hindi and Sanskrit Name is : Triputta , Ela, Sukhshamela,

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Wednesday, 4 May 2016

Gulkand recipe, How to prepare Gulkand at home

Gulkand recipe, How to prepare Gulkand at home

Gulkand recipe, How to prepare Gulkand at home

Have you ever eaten preserved rose petals which are also called gulkand in Hindi (India) and Urdu. Gulkand is also available in market but homemade gulkand is considered more beneficial because it is made of fresh and clean rose petals without any chemical input. Gukand has lots of benefits with no side effects if used properly. Here I am sharing a simple recipe of making gulkand at home in few days.

Ingredients:

Rose Petals (Red)                                         250 Gram
Sugar or Misri (candy Sugar)                        250 Gram
Cotton Cloth        
Air tight Jar

Recipe /Method:

Take fresh rose petals wash with water so the dirt removed. Dry these petals with cotton cloth and put a layer in jar then a layer of sugar again a layer of rose petals and a layer of sugar cover with led.
Put this jar under the sun daily from 10:00 am to  4:00 pm while putting in sunlight closed jar with cotton cloth only and in night tightly closed with led.
It will take 3 to 4 weeks in preparation of rose preserve the tasty Gulkand. Enjoy this cooling tonic in all summer season and avoid many health issues e.g. inflammation, redness in eyes ,itching, pitta, hyper acidity, constipation, piles, skin-itching,  nose bleed, muscle pain, dark eye circles, fatigue, acne and skin blemishes.



Note: use wooden spoon for stirring the mixture

Sunday, 1 May 2016

Gulqand or Gulkand health benefits (Preserved Rose Petals)

Gulqand or Gulkand health benefits (Preserved Rose Petals)
Gulqand Health Benefits

Gulqand or Gulkand is made from preserving fresh rose petals and sugar or misiri by traditional ayurvedic method. In Urdu and Persian flowers are called gul while qand means sweet or sugary in Persian. Gulqand is also known as Gulkand in Hindi and Urdu and Gül Reçeli in Turkish. It is also considered as rose petals jam and can be eaten with milk and Ice cream.

Gulkand benefits:

Gulkand or rose petal jam health benefits

    · Gulkand is used to reduce body heat `and made out of selected rose petals by adding misri or sugar.
·    It saves from sunstroke and reduces nostril-bleeding therefore considered one the best cooling agent and tonic. it also treats burning sensations in the soles and palms.
·    Gulqand helps in reducing eye inflammation, redness, acidity, aches, pain, itching, pitta, hyper acidity, nose bleed, constipation, piles, skin-itching, muscle pain, dark circles around the eyes, acne & blemishes, fatigue and many other heat related issues.
·         Gulkand not only reduces and heat in the body but also strengthens teeth & gums.
·         It has powerful antioxidant properties and an excellent rejuvenator.
·         Gulqand is used to treat dysmenorrhoea.
·    Eating gulkand helps in relieving bad menstrual cramps and pain. It is also curer excessive white discharge problem leucorrhea and heavy menstruation.
·         Gulkand improves digestive system and corrects digestive problems.
·         Eating 1 to 2 teaspoons helps to reduce stomach heat.
·         Regular use of Gulqand also treats mouth ulcers and prevents intestine swelling.
·         It used to remove toxins from the body and purifies blood.
·         Further it improves skin complexion and prevents the occurrence of various skin     problems such as whiteheads, acne and boils etc.
·         Eating rose preserves reduces excessive perspiration and foul body odour.
·         It is used to treat water retention problem, as it helps in increasing urine output.
·        
Rose Preserves has a calming effect on the nervous system thus helps in reducing stress.

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Thursday, 28 January 2016

Charoli Seeds health benefits for Skin

Charoli Seeds health benefits for Skin

charoli health benefits
Charoli benefits
Charoli is an Indian plant having lots of health benefits for Skin and hairs. Charoli nuts has anti inflammatory properties which reduces itching, Skin blemishes, pain, rashes and other skin related problems. These Charoli seeds or nuts are full of minerals and vitamins that are favorable for skin and hair.

Other Names of Charoli or Chironji:

Charoli is also called with other names such as ‘Cuddapah almond, Saara parrupu in tamil, Chironji , and Chirolo. Punjabi,hindi and urdu it is known as Chironji.The Latin name of charoli is Buchanania lanzan. In Marathi Charoli is known as Chirauli, Chironji, Piryala, Boruda and Char, etc

Benefits of Charoli Seeds/Saara parrupu:

charoli tree health benefitsCharoli seeds has lots of medical properties and even leaves, bark, fruits, roots, kernels of the tree has various medicinal properties in treating cold, bowel disorders, premature ejaculation, fever and rheumatism. 

Chironji / Charoli Seeds health benefits for Skin:

Charoli nuts not only provide flawless clear skin but also cure many skin diseases like acne, pimples and skin marks. Charoli seeds are used as scrub. Chronji scrubs are highly beneficial for skin they are very good for reducing facial hair. After few scrub the hairs which left or grow again or come back, they will be the same color as person skin color which makes them hidden, invisible or unnoticeable.

Chiroli Face Scrub:

Take 1 tbsp of Charoli powder add 1 tsp gram flour, or corn flour and few drops of lemon juice apply this scrub on skin for 10 to 20 minutes and remove it after drying the mask. This mask is used as facial scrub to treat oily skin and facial hairs if you had dry skin use milk instead of lemon juice

Charoli seed face mask for glowing skin:

Take 2 tbsp of Charoli seeds soak them in milk for 5 hours or night  make paste after grinding it add a pinch of turmeric powder and mix and apply on skin for 15-20 minutes regularly. This will gives you white glowing and shinning skin and reduce facial hairs gradually.

Charoli or Chironji face pack for blemish and itching skin:

Take one tbsp of Charoli powder and mix it with a tsp of sandalwood powder add few drops of rose water for making paste Apply this paste on your face  for 20-30 minutes. After the mask dry out, Wipe off with moist cloth or cotton. This mask offer cooling effect to your skin.

Saara parrupu or Charoli for skin whitening and anti aging mask:

Mostly Asia people had wheatish skin and try many recipes to get white and glowing skin Charoli mask is very helpful for this purpose. This mask not only gives you fair complexion but also tightens skin and makes it smooth. Take 1 tbsp of Charoli powder add pinch of nutmeg powder and make paste with honey

Charoli or Chironji uses in Asian recipes:

Charoli seeds are also considered part of many Asian sweets like Chironji ki Barfi, piyush,Kheer, shrikhand, halwa, lamb pepper with Chironji, meaty kormas, Gajar ka Meetha, Chironji mutton Hyderabadi Haleem and Malae kofta.

Chironji or Charoli Nutrition Value and origin:

Charoli Nutrition Value
Saara parrupu benefits
The Charoli nuts or seeds are good source of various nutrients like proteins, amino acid, fiber, vitamin B, C, and B2, carbohydrates, maleic acid, cardanol, iron, linoleic acid, calcium  niacin and some water soluble extracts.Charoli is dry fruit and it has a medium-sized evergreen tree that has mostly up to 15m height. This tree is native to India and is found growing widely in Malaysia, Burma and Nepal. The dry forests of Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh,Madhya Pradesh, Mirzapur and Jharkhand are the natural Charoli plants growing hubs of India
It is a member of the Anacardiaceae plant family and is also known as Almondette tree. It tastes like almond. . It is an almond-shaped dry fruit, extracted from the bark of the charoli tree. Charoli oil has lots of properties .The kernels of Charoli tree contribute to about 50% of oil and are often used as a substitute for olive oil and almond. Chironji nuts are highly demanded in foreign countries especially European Countries


Thursday, 21 January 2016

Health Benefits of Khurboja / Muskmelon

Health Benefits of Khurboja / Muskmelon

Muskmelon Health benefits
Muskmelon fruit has lots of health benefits for skin, diabetes, immune system, constipation, cancer, insomnia, urinary tract infections, ulcers, blood pressure, eye issues, pregnancy issues, lack of appetite, acidity and preventing the formation of kidney stones and heart decease.

Muskmelon is also known as cantaloupe, kharboza, rock melon, sweet melon, khurboza rock melon, Persian melon and khurboja. This Muskmelon in Hindi called “Kharbuja” and Muskmelon in Tamil called “Parangi pazham” ”Thalkumbalam” in Malayalam and in Kannada ”Karboja Hannu” . Besides this Muskmelon have various names such as Venna pandu, Banka bellam Kirnikaayi in telugu.

Khurboja is very common in Asian and tropical countries come in numerous varieties. This fruit cools down body heating effect in summer. This fruit has light yellow color, sometimes with a deeper salmon shades. Muskmelon comes under the melon family ‘curcurbitaceae’ along with cucumber pumpkins and gourds.. Muskmelon has lots of minerals and vitamins e.g. magnesium, sodium, potassium and vitamin A,B,C


Muskmelon for Immunity:

Muskmelon fruit is rich source of powerful antioxidant Vitamin C and boosts immunity by stimulating the white blood cells. White Blood Cells help natural defense mechanism as they prevent from infections that attack the body.

Muskmelon for Skin Issues:

Muskmelon is very good anti-ageing natural product and effectively fight against free radicals in the body that damage skin and responsible for premature ageing. Therefore, eating muskmelon can help keep pre-mature ageing. Muskmelons are food for skin issues and diseases. It treats acne and eczema and makes skin healthy. Tips or recipe for treating eczema, you must consume 1 kg muskmelon thrice a day for around 40 days. at the start, melons three kilograms melons supposed to be taken for three days. The quantity is then increased by 1 kg each day till the hunger is settle.

Khurboja for Blood Pressure:

Muskmelon is rich source of potassium which helps in controlling blood pressure and keeps heart healthy. Kharboja fruit also prevents hypertension and put a stop to sodium from harming the body. Cantaloupes or muskmelon had adenosine which is beneficial for the heart as it has blood thinning properties.
Khurboja benefits for Pregnant women:

Khurboja for Pregnant women

Khurboja for Pregnant women:

Muskmelon is amazing fruit for pregnant women as it contains folic acid which is very good for pregnant women and baby healthy. Its high content of folacin or folic acid prevents the neural tube fault that happens in the 2nd week of pregnancy. High folate or folacin content ensures the proper production of new cells and safeguard them, in during DNA and RNA. Muskmelon. It grows on the ground surface therefore use after washing them and always select big juicy and fresh fruit.
  

Muskmelon for eye sight:

Khurboja is rich in beta carotenes it helps in retain healthy eyesight. When we consumed, these beta carotenes get converted into Vitamin A which helps in improving eye vision.

Khurboja for Cancer:

As the fruit has Vitamin C and beta-carotene that prevents cancer
Cantaloupe Insomnia:

Cantaloupe for constipation:

Muskmelon is good for treating constipation.

Nutrition Value of Muskmelon:

Here are some nutrition benefits of khuboja


Cholesterol:      0 mg
Carbohydrate:  12 g
Protein:              1 g
Dietary Fiber:    1 g
Sodium:             23 mg
Vitamin B6:      <1 mg
Vitamin C:         57 mg
Calcium:           14 mg
Magnesium:      19 mg
Potassium:        417 mg
Carotenoids:     3,219 micrograms
Calories:           53
Fat:                    0 g
Saturated Fat:   N/A
Vitamin A:        5,276 IU
Folic Acid:         33 micrograms
Niacin:              1 mg

Note

Always best quality khurboja fruits should be used.This fruit has high content of water is over 90 percent, you are supposed to not take any water after eating khurboja. Fruits has no side effects but some not considered good in some diseases 

Sunday, 10 August 2014

Health benefits of orange Pumpkin or Kaddu


Pumpkin or kaddu is really very beneficial for your health. It contains vitamins, fibre and minerals. It is also called sweet vegetable. some of its health benefits are as follow.
Health benefits of orange Pumpkin or Kaddu
1.     Health benefits of Pumpkin for Heart:
Pumpkin is very rich in fibre which helps in cleaning arteries which are blocked due to bad cholesterol. It also contains carotenoids whose high consumption will prevent heart diseases.
2.     Health benefits of Pumpkin for eyes:
Pumpkin is very good for eyes as it is very rich with vitamin A. it also contains carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin which also helps in keeping your vision undamaged and it prevents age related molecular disintegration.
3.     Health benefits of Pumpkin for weight loss:
Pumpkin helps you to lose weight as it contains fibre which feels you full           without fat.100g of Pumpkin will contain just 26 calories so it is also very low in calories.
4.     Health benefits of pumpkin for digestive system:
Pumpkin is a very big source of fibre. Daily consumption of fibre for a healthy digestive system is 20-35g so that you can absorb all nutrients in your body. Pumpkin will help you in satisfying your daily requirement of fibre.
5.     Health benefits of Pumpkin for immunity:
Pumpkins are very good for a strong immune system as it contains vitamin A, C, E and iron which will helps you to improve your immune system and will prevent infections and other diseases.
6.     Health benefits of Pumpkin for hydration:
Pumpkin contains 90% of water which will helps you to keep yourself hydrated.
7.     Health benefits of Pumpkin for breast cancer:
Pumpkin is very rich in beta-carotene higher concentration of it in blood will help women to prevent breast cancer.
8.     Health benefits of Pumpkin for reducing inflammation:
Pumpkin is very rich in beta-cryptoxanthin which is a pro-vitamin A it helps in reducing inflammatory disease the same as rheumatoid arthritis.

Monday, 19 December 2011

Belly and Skin Stretch Marks Prevention Remedies

Belly and Skin Stretch Marks prevention remedies

Belly and skin Stretch marks prevention remedies
Giving childbirth completes women life and support to become a happy married couple but it doesn’t mean everything is rosy. Stretch marks are ugly and unattractive outcome of pregnancy. Here I am share some important tips to get ride of stretch marks largely. By this precaution, you can definitely minimize stretch marks.
Eat a Balanced Diet
Women should eat balance diet to save them selves from difficulties extra diet means extra wait which mean extra stretch marks
Check weight gain regularly
Must keep view on your weight extra or less weight is not good consult doctor regularly
Wear supportive cloths
Women should wear supportive cloths so that they mange there body shape. Don’t think that these cloths are for short period think about you
Moisturize your skin properly and daily 
It’s very important to moisturize skin and belly it will save you from stretch marks. Massage skin with vitamin e, lotion or with moisturizing creams. Apply shea butter or coca butter twice a day during pregnancy after child birth you will see no stretch marks
Exercise daily
Exercising will help to make you in good health exercise will also reduce your labor pain and stretch marks. Daily exercise will make skin elastic and firm.
 

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