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Simple and effective home remedies for BP,Diabetics,Acidity,Headache and Cholestrol

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Natural Therapy For Headaches ! In about 5 minutes, your headache will go…

The nose has a left and a right side. We use both to inhale and exhale. Actually they are different. You’ll be able to feel the difference.

The right side represents the sun. The left side represents the moon.

During a headache, try to close your right nose and use your left nose to breathe.In about 5 mins, your headache will go.

If you feel tired, just reverse, close your left nose and breathe through your right nose. After a while, you will feel your mind is refreshed.

Right side belongs to ‘hot’, so it gets heated up easily. Left side belongs to ‘cold’.

Most females breathe with their left noses, so they get “cooled off” faster. Most of the guys breathe with their right noses, they get worked up.

Do you notice, the moment you awake, which side breathes better?
Left or right ?
If left is better, you will feel tired. So, close your left nose and use your right nose for breathing. You will feel refreshed quickly.

Do you suffer from continual headaches?
Try out this breathing therapy.

Close your right nose and breathe through your left nose. Your headaches will be gone. Continued the exercise for one month.

Why not give it a try…. a natural therapy without medication.

CURE FOR ACIDITY
Acidity, it is said, is worse than Cancer. It is one of the most common disease people encounter in their daily life. The home remedy for Acidity is Raw Grains of Rice.

Process:
1. Take 8 – 10 grains of raw uncooked rice

2. Swallow it with water before having your breakfast or eating anything in the morning

3. Do this for 21 days to see effective results and continuously for 3 months to eliminate acidity from the body

Cure:
Reduces acid levels in the body and makes you feel better by the day.

CURE FOR CHOLESTEROL
Cholesterol problem accompanies with Hypertension and Heart Problems. This is also one of the common problems in people who have High Blood Pressure and Diabetes. The home remedy for Cholesterol problem is RAW SUPARI.

Process:
1. Take Raw Supari (Betel Nut that is not flavoured) and slice them or make pieces of the same.
2. Chew it for about 20 – 40 minutes after every meal.
3. Spit it out.

Cure:
When you chew the supari, the saliva takes in the juice that is generated and this acts like a Blood Thinner. Once your blood becomes free flowing, it brings down the pressure in the blood flow, thereby reducing Blood Pressure too.

CURE FOR BLOOD PRESSURE:
One of the simple home remedy cure for Blood Pressure is Methi Seeds or Fenugreek Seeds.

Process:
1. Take a pinch of Raw Fenugreek Seeds, about 8 – 10 seeds.
2. Swallow it with water before taking your breakfast, every morning.

Cure:
The seeds of Fenugreek are considered good to reduce the blood pressure.

CURE FOR DIABETES
There are two home remedies for Diabetes. One is Ladies Finger and the other is Black Tea.

BLACK TEA: Due to high medication, the organ that is worst affeccted is the Kidney. It has been observed that Black Tea (tea without milk, sugar or lemon) is good for the Kidney. Hence a cup of black tea every morning is highly advisable.

Process:
1. Boil water along with the tea leaves (any tea leaves will do).
2. Drink the concoction without addingmilk, sugar or lemon.

Cure:
Black Tea will help in enhancing the function of the kidney, thereby not affecting it more.

LADIES FINGER or OKRA:
Ladies finger is considered to be a good home medicine for diabetes.

Process:
1. Slit the ladies finger into 2 halves vertically and soak it in water overnight.
2. The next morning, remove the ladies fingers and drink the water, before eating your breakfast.

Cure:
After the ladies fingers are soaked overnight in the water, you can observe that the water becomes sticky in the morning. This sticky water is considered to be good for people who suffer from Diabetes.

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Author: Priyadarshini Somasundar

Priyadarshini is an Engineering graduate in Electronics and Communication. She used work for Dell, Later shifted to Chennai after marriage and worked in Ericsson as system analyst. I have always been passionate about our tradition and curious to know about our ancient wisdom and practices, which made me join this group.

The unsung hero : Lotus seeds ( Phool Makhana)

We all know Lotus only as our National flower. But do you know, Lotus seeds as a powerhouse of protein? Let’s read more hidden facts of the beautiful flower seeds…

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Phool Makhana (Lotus Seeds)

Phool Makhana or Makhana Phool is a common food item, it is also known as Foxnut, Makhana or gorgon plant. Basically Phool Makhana belongs to a family called ‘Lilly’. Lilly is a flowering plant, that produces starchy white seeds and those seeds are purely edible. This plant is generally cultivated in low land areas of Indian, china and Japan.

These countries have been cultivating this plant since many years to get the seeds. This plant is very well ready in its locations with dry and hot summers and even in cold winters. These seeds can be eaten raw, boiled or cooked in Indian cuisine.

Seeds are collected in late summers and before autumn. These seeds are commonly used as fried or roasted, they get popped up like popcorn. Popcorn seeds of Makhana are highly used to make several variations while using for sweets and other recipes. It contains, 0.9% phosphorus, 12.8% moisture, 0.1% fat, 76% carbohydrates and 0.5% total minerals.

Phool Makhana is easily available in the market . You can get the several branded packets of Phool Makhana. Before buying any packet, carefully check the dates, also check out that product turnover of the store is good enough to purchase any food item.
Benefits of Lotus seeds :

1.Lotus seeds benefit the spleen, kidney, and heart.

2. The seed also has calming properties that alleviate restlessness, palpitations, and insomnia. 

3. Rich in calcium.

4. It is a highly regarded herb for restoring sexual vigor and youthful energy in older men.

5. It regulates blood pressure, relieves numbness and aching near waist and knees.

6. Lotus seeds is suitable for arthritis, helps fighting impotency and premature aging. Makhana is very useful for women during and post pregnancy period.
7. It is also helps your respiratory system, veins and digestion.

8. Ayurveda and Unani (branches of medicine) texts have accepted its aphrodisiac and spermatogenic properties.

9. Popped Makhana contains almost 12% of protein! (Excellent especially for vegetarians!)

10. It reverses the aging process over a period of time…
USES:
1.The seeds of phool makhana are commonly used to make delicious     popcorn, in which you can add flavor of your choice like honey, butter, salt, etc.

2.Phool Makhana is a tremendous curry recipe made by the flower.
It is a very popular food during the fasting.

3.Snacks made with this are extremely healthy, light and digestible.
Mix little bit of oil and spices to enjoy the yummy, time pass snacks.

4.‘Makhane ki kheer’ is the most popular kheer or pudding made in ‘Mithila culture’ of Bihar, India, they use it in the cooking during the festivals and offers to the Lord with love and respect.

STORAGE:
Phool Makhana has a very good shelf life, you can store them in air tight container for many months.Keep them away from the moisture and direct sun light.

MEDICINAL VALUES OF LOTUS SEEDS:
1.The seeds of makhana are highly used in Ayurvedic preparations.

2.It helps in increasing the quality and quantity of semen, also prevents the premature ejaculation, increases the libido and also helps in female infertility.

3.Herbs of phool makhana are considered worth in vajikarnana therapy.

4.Seeds contains aphrodisiac properties,.

5.Makhana helps in Cardiac Protection and builds the action in dysentery and frequent urination.

6.Makhana is an anti-oxidant food item.

7.It can be easily digested by all the age groups.

8.Phool makhana has astringent property, hence it gives relief from diarrhea and helps to improve the appetite.

9.Merely 25 to 30 grams phool makhana is considered as a healthy food/diet for the whole family.

10.Makhana helps in regulating the blood pressure, it also relieves from numbness and aching near waist and knees.

11.This food item is extremely suitable for arthritis, impotence and premature aging .

12.Phool makhana is sweet to neutral in nature. Therefore, helps to detoxify the spleen, reinforce the kidneys and nourish the blood.

13.It is also used for treating the insomnia, palpitations and irritability.

14.Phool makhana is highly recommended for the women during pregnancy and post natal weaknesses.

15.Anti-aging : Fox nuts are rich in antioxidants which works as age lock system and makes us younger for much longer .Fox nuts are effective for individuals with high risk of premature ageing, premature white hairs ,wrinkles and other signs of aging.

16.Diabetes : Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, which is accompanied by high blood glucose levels. It is a result of improper functioning of the pancreas, which secretes the insulin hormone. Fox nut is a sweet and sour seed These seeds contain starch and protein which is excellent for diabetes .
17.Fox nut in alternative medicine :
According to principles of traditional Chinese medicine fox nut is used to strengthen spleen and kidneys. Makhana helps in conditions like arthritis, erectile dysfunction and premature aging. These seeds have antioxidant properties and help in digestion, rejuvenates respiratory system and prevents frequent urination.

Author: Priyadarshini Somasundar

Priyadarshini is an Engineering graduate in Electronics and Communication. She used work for Dell, Later shifted to Chennai after marriage and worked in Ericsson as system analyst. I have always been passionate about our tradition and curious to know about our ancient wisdom and practices, which made me join this group.