Weight Loss Drink

Ingredients needed:

• 2 tbsp.Honey
• 1tbsp. Cinnamon
• 250 ml. Water

Method of preparation:

Boil the water and pour it over the cinnamon. Cover the bowl with a lid and let the mixture stand still until it is cooled enough to drink.

When the drink is cooled a little, add the honey. Never add honey into too hot water because it will lose its healing properties.
    

Take half of this drink before going to bed. Drink the other half the next day. Do not re-warm up this drink.

Important: you must take this drink on an empty stomach .  

Traditional Remedy for Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough & Lung Diseases

This is a popular traditional remedy for treatment of lung issues, especially asthma, both bronchial and cardiac. Our grandmothers have prepared this remedy in the past and according to those who have already tried it, it seems that they were right about its healing power.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg  Red Onions
• 1/2 kg Sugar
•  2 Lemons
• 1.5 lt. Water
• 7 tbsp. Honey
  
  How To Make It :
  
  Preheat the sugar in a metal container at a moderate temperature, stirring it constantly until it reddens. After that, add the onions, previously sliced in tiny pieces, fry them shortly and add the water. Boil the mixture at a moderate temperature until 1/3 of the water evaporates.
   Leave it to cool down for some time, and then add the honey and the juice of the 2 lemons, and stir everything well. Finally, leave it to stay overnight and then squeeze out the liquid and pour it into a glass bottle.
  
  
  How to consume it:
  You should consume 1 tablespoon of it before each meal . Repeat the procedure until your lungs get well. It is recommended that children should consume 1 teaspoon of the remedy before each meal.
  
  

Oriental Tea That Cleanses the Toxins

Ingredients needed:

½ teaspoon of ginger
½ tablespoon of cinnamon
½ teaspoon of clove
1/6 teaspoon of turmeric
1 fingertip of cardamom
1 ½ glass of water
½ glass of milk
a bit of honey (according to taste)

Preparation:

Mix all the ingredients together and pour 1 ½ glass of boiled water over the mixture.
If the spices are not ground, then you have to leave the tea to boil over a moderate temperature for 5 minutes, together with the ingredients.
Stir well and then add ½ a glass of hot milk.
Drink this tea, without draining it, in the course of a day as much as you like.
This tea gives you energy and helps to clean the toxins, and it is also great for common colds, low immunity, and many other health issues.

Incredible Cure For Tonsils

Incredible Cure For Tonsils

This is an excellent remedy for treating sore throat and tonsils.

Ingredients needed:

– 1 clove of beetroot
– 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar

Method of preparation:

Ground the beets and add the apple cider vinegar. Leave the mixture to soak well. Strain the mixture by squeezing the juice out of the beetroot. Mix well the liquid and leave it to stand still for 15 to 20 minutes. After that time has passed, drain the mixture. Discard the rest of the beetroot.
Take 5 teaspoons of this syrup on every 3 hours.

source:- Healthy Food Star

Homemade Hard Candy To Relieve Throat Pain

     Homemade Hard Candy To Relieve Throat Pain

 If you want to deal with cough in a natural way make these candies. This is a great way to treat your children’s cough -
Ingredients needed:
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
½ a teaspoon of grounded ginger
100 grams of brown sugar

Method of preparation:
Take a silicone ice cube mold and oil it.
Put the brown sugar into a bowl and heat it on low fire.
Make sure you are constantly stirring in order to avoid burning.
When the sugar is melted add the ginger and the lemon juice.
Continue to boil for another few minutes while constantly stirring.
When you notice that the mixture becomes golden-brown, put the bowl away from the fire.
Put the mixture in the previously prepared ice cube mold and leave it in the freezer for half an hour.Kids are allowed to have 2 to 3 of these candies a day.
Thanks to this remedy, you and your kids will be able to get rid of cough in a couple of days.
 

courtsey :-Healthy Food Star

Eliminate Head Lice with This Simple, Safe and Natural Remedy

Eliminate Head Lice with This Simple, Safe and Natural Remedy

  Lice tend to be a common issue amongst school children. This tiny, wingless insect lives on human hairs and feeds on tiny amounts of blood taken from the scalp. Girls get head lice more often than boys .If you are tired of spending a fortune on head lice shampoos and you want a healthier alternative, give the information below a shot. You will be glad you did.

Listerine mouthwash (off-brands work just fine as well)

White vinegar

Shower cap or plastic bags from the grocery store

A couple towels

Shampoo

Lice comb

Douse your child’s head with as much Listerine as needed to completely wet their
head.Once their head is completely drenched, gather their hair and put a plastic grocery bag, or shower cap, over it and leave it sit for at least an hour.
After enough time has passed, carefully remove the bags. You might be surprised at how many dead head lice are in the bags.
Carefully rinse the mouthwash from their hair. Douse their head with the white vinegar. Reapply the bags again. Let it sit for another hour.
After an hour, take the bags off carefully. Rinse the vinegar from their hair. Shampoo as normal.
Once done, comb their hair using the lice comb. The vinegar helps to loosen the glue on the eggs, so that way you can easily comb them out .
 Lice especially don’t like the smell of spearmint, so you can put a bit of Listerine in a spray bottle with some water and spray your little one’s hair before they head to school.
Not only will your kids be protected, but their hair will be smooth, shiny and great-smelling. Give it a try; you won’t be disappointed.

courtsey: Healthy Holistic Living

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THE COUNTLESS USES FOR BAKING SODA (BESIDES BAKING)!

here is a list of USES FOR BAKING SODA that I have compiled     from various websites and comments on websites. Thank you everyone  who has contributed to these ideas!

• Clean and remove marks (even crayon!) from walls and painted furniture by applying to a damp sponge and rubbing lightly. Wipe off with a clean, dry cloth.
  
  
• Many people use baking soda as a “shampoo” and LOVE it.   Just add about a tablespoon to a normal-sized dollop of your shampoo and and apply to wet hair in the shower. It will be very foamy. Rinse, condition, and style as usual.
  
  
• Keep kitchen and bathroom trash cans fresh-smelling by adding a sprinkle of Baking Soda regularly .
  
  
• Before putting on self-tanner, remove dead skin cells with a paste of baking soda and water. It will leave your skin soft and smooth, perfect for applying that “glow”. (Make a paste of 3 parts  Baking Soda to 1 part water. Rub in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate the skin. Rinse clean.)
  
  
•  ….every couple of months sprinkle a mixture of baking soda and a tablespoon of your favorite fabric softener over your mattress, let it sit for an hour, and then vacuum it up. Gets rid of dust mites and freshens up the mattress. Keep that same mixture in a small mason jar with holes poked in the top in your linen or clothes closet to keep it smelling fresh!
  
  
• After cleaning your coffee pot with white vinegar (add one cup of vinegar and enough water to fill the pot and let it run through a coffee-making cycle), put baking soda in your sink drain and then pour vinegar in and quickly put the stoppers in. It will bubble and foam and eat away at food deposits. It works a like a charm and no waste!
  
• When cooking green veggies, add a dash or two to the water and then bring to a boil as usual. It helps them stay green.
  
  
• For a great tile grout cleaner, mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide into a paste, and scrub the grout with the paste and a toothbrush.
  
  Freshen carpets. Sprinkle on carpets and let sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming. Try adding cinnamon!
  
  
• Use baking soda to clean the inside of porcelain cups. Just wet the inside, pour some in the bottom, and scrub! Gets coffee and tea stains right out!
  
  
• Here’s a good one to know! To relieve symptoms of a UTI (and prevent future recurrences), fix yourself a baking soda cocktail. At the first sign of symptoms, mix half a teaspoon of baking soda in an eight-ounce glass of water and drink it. The baking soda raises the pH of irritating, acidic urine.
  
  
• Brighten your manicure by scrubbing nails and cuticles with a paste of 3 parts Baking Soda to 1 part water. Rub in a gentle, circular motion over hands and fingers to exfoliate and smooth. Rinse clean with warm water and apply polish as usual.
  
  
• To absorb carpet spills…blot up the area, spray with water, and shake on baking soda. It will help lift the stain, and once it dries, you simply vacuum it up.
  
  
• Make sachets and stick in stinky gym shoes!
  
  
• To remove burned on food from a pan, simmer water and baking soda in it. Most of the food will become soft and then can be removed easily.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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SURPRISING USES FOR EGGSHELLS

SURPRISING 

Each medium sized egg shell has about 750-800 mgs of calciumNourishing Face Mask
Pulverize dried egg shells with a mortar and pestle, then whisk the powder in with an egg white and use for a healthful, skin-tightening facial. Allow the face mask to dry before rinsing it off.
Treat Skin Irritations
Drop an eggshell into a small container of apple cider vinegar and let it soak for a couple of days. Dab the mixture on minor skin irritations or on itchy skinPowerful Cleaner
Mix Ground eggshells with a little soapy water for a powerful clean.It’s almost impossible to get a scrub brush down the narrow neck of a thermos.Clean it by first by rinsing with hot water. Then add some crushed egg shells, fill 1/2 way with water, and shake. Rinse well
Garden FertilizerEggshells are rich in calcium.Crush eggshells into tiny pieces and sprinkle into each hole before planting. Then, sprinkle additional shells around the base of your plants every two weeks.
.Start Some Seedlings
Fill an egg carton with empty, rinsed eggshell halves and poke a hole in each one for drainage. Then add potting soil and one or two seeds to each shell. When the seedlings are big enough for transplanting outside, just crack the shell at the bottom and plant them, shell and all.
                     
                                        

Make Your Own Powdered Calcium Supplement
Skip the pills and simply bake your shells at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Let them cool and grind them to a fine powder. Add your supplement (a teaspoon or less) to your favorite smoothie or juice once a day.

Kitchen Tips and Tricks

Kitchen Tips and Tricks 

Fruit & Veggie Wash

 Purchase a small spray bottle, and then fill it with one cup of water, one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, and one tablespoon of baking soda. Shake gently to mix it together (it will bubble and fizz a bit).

Muffin Pan Citrus Cubes

This is a fabulous idea for a water or sangria pitcher! A muffin pan gives you much larger cubes, making the ice last much longer. This also looks beautiful with the whole lemon slices in there. You could also do this with oranges; maybe even throw in some mint or sliced strawberries!

 Make Crystal Clear Ice

 The process of boiling filtered water eliminates dissolved air and decompresses minerals in the water. That’s way too much science for me, but this would make for pretty cubes, especially if you’re freezing them with fruit for a water pitcher.

Opening Jars With Ease

There’s always that one jar that pisses you off! I usually just hand it over to the husband, but when you need a little bit of assistance, just put on a rubber kitchen glove, or place a thick rubber band around the lid. The rubber gives you just the right amount of grip to get the job done without tearing a muscle

Make Your Honey Like New Again

Have you ever thrown out crystallized honey because you thought it couldn’t be saved?   But it turns out the crystallization of honey is natural and not harmful. You can revive your little honey bear by placing it in a pot of hot water to warm it up. It will stay soft for a long time!

Save Your Cake And Eat It, Too

If you’ve ever taken leftover cake home and went to eat it later, it’s just not the same .The edges are always stale and crumbly after sitting out. Next time, place a few pieces of bread on the outer edges to keep it soft and moist!

 Wooden Spoon Trick

Place a wooden spoon over boiling water to keep it from boiling over. There is a lot of science behind this, but the easiest way to explain why this works is because the spoon pops a lot of the bubbles once they come into contact with it, and it also absorbs some of the moisture. Apparently, metal spoons don’t work because they heat up too fast. It’s worth a try!

Peel Ginger With A Spoon?

That skin isn’t as tough as it looks; The edge of the spoon takes it off with very little effort (even in all of the little crevices and bumps). Leave your knife in the drawer and use a spoon!

The Best Way To Chill Wine

 Frozen grapes  are  fantastic little cubes for keeping your wine chilled without watering it down. You can also plop one or two in a glass of red wine that has been kept at a room temperature that is too warm.

Rolling Citrus Fruit

 If you roll while applying a bit of pressure to your citrus fruits (lemons, limes, oranges, etc.), you will get so much more of that yummy juice.

Keep Lettuce Fresh Longer

 Drape a paper napkin over the top of a bowl of salad and cover the bowl with plastic wrap to keep it fresh for a week.The dry paper towel absorbs moisture from the lettuce, which is one of the main reasons why it wilts and turns soggy so fast. It’s also important to get the lettuce as dry as possible before storing in the first place.

Travel Cup

This stuff works like magic! Stretch Press’n Seal over any cup to make it a little more kid friendly. Poke a straw through the middle and you’ve got your very own homemade travel cup.

 Store Ice Cream In A Bag

A plastic freezer bag keeps the cold air from making your ice cream rock hard. If you like straight spoons and soft ice cream, this trick is worth the extra step! Try to push out as much air out of the bag as you can before putting it in the freezer.

The Smart Way To Reheat Pasta

Instead of stirring your pasta several times in between the cook time in your microwave, leave a small circle empty in the middle of your plate so that the pasta will cook more evenly.

Grate Cold Butter

 Your stick of butter has to be close to frozen for it to work, and you must work fast to keep it from melting, but the grated butter is perfect for adding to flour before baking biscuits, scones, muffins, etc.. It also makes the butter melt much faster, so if your butter is too cold to spread, consider grating it first and then topping toast, veggies, or a baked potato!

courtsey : Listotic.com

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Natural elixir for improving the blood count –

 

 • 200 ml of raw honey

• 200 gr of walnut kernels
• 200 gr of raisins
• 200 ml of carrot juice
• 200 ml of beetroot juice
• 2 lemons

Preparation:

Wash 2 lemons.
Cut them in half and remove the seeds.
Grind them with the peel (if they have been sprayed with chemicals – remove the peel) and put them in a glass jar of one liter.
In the mixture of lemons add the honey, the squeezed beetroot juice and the squeezed carrot juice. Stir.
Then add the finely chopped or ground walnuts and raisins. And stir everything again.
You will get about 1 kg of tasty and very healthy healing mixture.
Keep it in a glass jar in the refrigerator.
Take 1 tablespoon of it before meals, three times a day.
You can use it as much as you want. There are no side effects, except for the increased energy.
After a week or two of consumption, test your blood count – and you will be pleasantly surprised!

Diwali Memories That Are Still Close To Our Hearts

 Diwali Memories That Are Still Close To Our Hearts

It is that time of the year again. The time when there is a nip in the air, lights in the neighbourhood, a sparkle in everybody's eyes and the summer has finally given way to the Festival of Lights. The silky sunshine and its warmth only add up to the festive spirit. Ladoos. Lights. Family. Crackers: Diwali means a lot of different things to different people, but one thing that everybody can relate to when we talk about the festival is memories. We all have very special memories tucked away in a corner of our hearts which make us smile every time we think of them. Here are 18 Diwali memories we had as kids which we still cherish: 1. When moms ask us to get cleaning, it means Diwali is around the corner.                                        2. The crackers drill would start weeks before Diwali.                                                                     3. Talking about crackers, remember pledging not to burst crackers in the school assembly?                          4. And going to buy crackers with our dads was a big deal.                        5. Diwali meant loads of holidays from school and that was the best part                         6. People visiting your home a week before the festival would mark the onset of the festivities.                          7. The excitement to unwrap the gifts from relatives.                         8. It meant the onset of the cards season.                        9. Getting your hands on new clothes for the festival was a really big deal.                            10. The thrill to see different types of crackers colour the infinite sky cannot be described in words.                                    11. Secretly eating the dry fruits reserved for guests was the best feeling ever.                        12. Our mothers would create beautiful rangolis.                       13. Even puja was a grand feast.                   14. It was the perfect occasion for the entire family         photographs                         15. We would gulp down sweet after sweet not caring about the number of calories.                  16. Remember the melas we waited for so eagerly?                  The festival would bring us so much more closer to the family. Moments like making rangoli with our mothers or buying crackers with our dads didn't seem like such a big deal back then, but have now become our most prized memories of the festival!

Surprising Cleaning New Uses

                                             

                                                                         

Hair Spray as Lipstick Stain Remover

Kiss that smudge of Really Red good-bye. If the fabric is machine washable, saturate the spot with hair spray, let it sit for 10 minutes, then dab with a damp cloth or sponge to remove. Launder as usual to wash out any residual stain and spray.

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

Baking Soda as Silver Polish

To polish silver: Wash items, then place on aluminum foil in the bottom of a pot. Add a baking-soda solution (¼ cup soda, a few teaspoons salt, 1 quart boiling water) and cover for a few seconds. The result? A chemical reaction that gets the black off the gravy boat.

 

 

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Newspaper as Odor Absorber

Absorb odors in the refrigerator’s vegetable drawer with a lining of newspaper.

Salt as Iron Cleaner

Eliminate sticky residue from an iron. Run the hot iron (no steam) over plain paper sprinkled with salt.

                                        

                                                       
                                                                                 

Baking Soda as Stain Remover

Clean discolored teacups and teapots by making a paste of baking soda and water. Gently rub over the stain to remove.                                                                                                                         

 

Hair Dryer as Sticker Remover

A little hot air quickly loosens price labels—with zero fingernail-chipping frustration.
                                                   
                                                                                 

 

 

 

 

Eight Great Body Hacks You Probably Didn’t Know About

  Great Body Hacks You Probably Didn’t Know About  

• 1. If you are in a crowded area or in the middle of a party and you are having trouble hearing someone, make use of your right ear.

2. You can clear a stuffed nose or relieve sinus pressure by pushing your tongue against the roof of your mouth and then press a finger between your eyebrows.

3. If you are feeling full after a big meal and you are going to sleep already, make sure to lay on your left side.

4.If you consumed a great amount of liquor and the world starts spinning around from your point of view, put your hand on something stable.

5. If you are feeling nervous for whatever reason, you can calm your self down by blowing on your thumb!

7. Wanting to loose weight? This one is right for you! Always drink a glass of water before eating.

Home Remedies for Asthma

              Home Remedies for Asthma

Asthma is a lung disease that causes difficulty breathing. Asthma can be either acute or chronic.Asthma attacks occur when there is an obstruction in the flow of air in the lungs. Common symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. These simple natural remedies can also provide relief from symptoms.

1. Ginger

Ginger is a well-known natural treatment for various ailments including asthma.   

• Mix equal quantities of ginger juice, pomegranate juice and honey. Consume one tablespoon of this mixture two or three times a day.
• Alternatively, you can mix one teaspoon of ground ginger in one and a half cups of water and take one tablespoon of this mixture at bedtime.
• Cut one inch of ginger into small pieces and add it to a pot of boiling water. Let it steep for five minutes, allow it to cool down and then drink it.
• To detoxify your lungs, prepare a fenugreek decoction by boiling one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in a cup of water and mixing one teaspoon each of ginger juice and honey in it. Drink this solution every morning and evening.
• You can also eat raw ginger mixed with salt.

2. Mustard Oil

• When having an asthma attack, massaging with mustard oil will help clear the respiratory passages and restore normal breathing.
  1. Heat some mustard oil with a little camphor.
  2. Transfer it in a bowl and when it is comfortably warm, gently rub it on the chest and upper back and massage.
  3. Do this several times a day until the symptoms subside.

3. Figs

• The nutritional properties of figs promote respiratory health and help drain phlegm and alleviate breathing difficulties.
  1. Wash three dried figs and soak them in a cup of water overnight.
  2. In the morning, eat the soaked figs and drink the fig water on an empty stomach.
  Continue this home treatment for a couple of months. This method helps the nutrients quickly enter your bloodstream and provide relief from asthma symptoms.

4. Garlic

• The following garlic remedies will clear congestion in your lungs, giving you quick relief from asthma symptoms.
  • Boil 10 to 15 cloves of garlic in one-half cup of milk. Drink this once a day.
  • You can also make garlic tea by adding three to four cloves of garlic to a pot of hot water and letting it steep for five minutes. Allow it to cool to room temperature and then drink it.

5. Coffee

• The caffeine in regular coffee can help control asthma attacks because it acts as a bronchodilator. Hot coffee also will relax and clear the airways to help you to breathe easier. The stronger the coffee, the better the result.
  But try not to drink more than three cups of black coffee in a day. If you do not like coffee, you can opt for a cup of hot black tea. Do not use caffeine as a regular treatment though.

6. Eucalyptus Oil

• Pure eucalyptus oil is an effective treatment for asthma symptoms because of its decongestant properties.  
  • Just put a few drops of eucalyptus oil on a paper towel and keep it by your head when sleeping so that you breathe in the aroma.
  • You can also put two to three drops of eucalyptus oil in a pot of boiling water and breathe in the steam. Try to take deep breaths for faster results.
    

7. Honey

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    Honey is one of the oldest natural cures for asthma. The alcohol and ethereal oils in honey help reduce asthma symptoms.
    • Just inhaling the smell of honey produces positive results for some people.
    • You can also mix one teaspoon of honey into a glass of hot water and drink it slowly about three times a day.
    • Before going to bed, swallow one teaspoon of honey with one-half teaspoon of cinnamon powder. This will help remove phlegm from your throat and allow you to sleep better.

8. Onions

Onions have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce constriction of the airways when suffering from asthma. Also, the sulfur content in onions helps decrease inflammation in the lungs.

Simply eat raw onions to clear your air passage ways for better breathing. If you cannot bear the taste of raw onions, try eating cooked onions.

9. Lemon

People with asthma often have low levels of vitamin C. Lemons are rich in this vitamins and antioxidants that can help reduce asthma symptoms.

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon in a glass of water and add some sugar according to your taste. Drink this regularly to reduce asthma attacks.

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GARLIC SYRUP FOR CHEST INFECTIONS

This garlic recipe is for sweet and soothing syrup. In the past it was a popular remedy for asthma. It can still be used for this as well as for coughs, hoarseness and other chest complains as garlic fights against infections and helps to clear the phlegm.

Garlic Syrup Recipe for Chest Infection

  125g Garlic, peeled and sliced
  1 tablespoon Fennel seeds, crushed
  1/4 cup  Vinegar
  250g Sugar
  1 cup Boiling Water

  Add the boiling water to the garlic, cover and let stand for 12-24 hours.. In a small pan simmer the fennel seeds in the vinegar.
. Add this to the garlic mixture and stir well.
. Heat the mixture and simmer until the garlic is soft.
. Strain through a piece of muslin and press the garlic to extract all the juices.
. Heat the liquid and gradually add the sugar.
. Stir constantly to dissolve the sugar, but don’t allow the mixture to boil.
. Allow the syrup to cool and then pour into sterilized bottles.
. Store in a cool, dark place.
. Take up to 3 teaspoons a day when needed.