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Natural remedies to keep your blood pressure under check

cooldude — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:11:46 +0000

Blood pressure and its related problems is a very common thing which often people find hard to cope up with. Today, a large number of people are becoming a victim of high blood pressure due to increased stress and tension in life. Natural remedies can work wonders in curing high and low blood pressure.

Here are a few natural ways to combat blood pressure which will surely help you out. Firstly, you must follow a healthy diet with low fat and cholesterol content. Walking for at least half an hour daily will help to keep you fit and prevents weight gain. You should avoid alcohol and increase the intake of food rich in magnesium and potassium.

Nothing can be better than breathing exercises or yoga to reduce tension and stress. Exercise will help to calm down your nerves and you will see your BP level becoming normal. Finally, the most important thing to keep your Blood pressure under check is by cutting down on the salt intake.

How to Give Yourself a Manicure at Home

cooldude — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:08:13 +0000

Don’t you wish sometimes if you could have manicured hands just before you leave for a party? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could do it at home? All right, you may have thought all that but resigned to going to a parlour, thinking you could never do it the way they do it. It isn’t really that tough though, here are the basic steps:

1. Soak cotton in a moisturizing non-acetone remover, firmly press the cotton and wipe each nail.

2. Gently file your nails, in one direction; shaping them however suits you best.

3. Apply the cuticle-removing cream and press the cuticle inside, never try to cut it. Use a buffer for removing dead cells.

4. Apply the base coat, first a broad stroke in the middle, from cuticle to edge, then on each side, angling towards the middle.

5. Apply the first layer of polish after the base dries; when dry, repeat coats, till you achieve the desired effect.

This is all there is to it, take your time in perfecting it. Eventually, you will be satisfied and save a lot of money and time.

Herbs that protect and heal the heart

Life expert — Wed, 20 May 2009 07:43:21 +0000

Herbs are said to be one of the best method for providing fighting spirit towards the heart diseases. Herbs help in reducing blood cholesterol levels which in turn protects your heart. Following herbs can heal your heart in much better manner when compared to any other medicine.

Garlic is an excellent herb which reduces your cholesterol level.

Ashwagandha is also one of the finest herbs, which helps in reducing stress, high blood pressure and helps in reducing the circulation of adrenaline which can tear the heart muscles.

Mistletoe is also a recommended herb for repairing the damaged heart easily.

The barks of Cinchona are also beneficial in improving the irregular heartbeats. Hawthorn berries serve as a boon for heart as they provide a soothing effect to the heart. This in turn helps in repairing the heart tissues.

Other than the above mentioned ones, there are various other herbs like Guggul, Arjuna Abana etc. that heal the heart more appropriately as compared to several other allopathic medicines.

Herbal remedies for irritable bowel syndrome in children

Life expert — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:11:00 +0000

Here are some of the easy and effective natural remedies for irritable bowel syndrome.
Consume fibre foods: Fibre foods are very effective and helpful to get rid of irritable bowel syndrome. Especially if you consider soluble fiber, it greatly helps your bowel to move more naturally. You can even find fiber in fruits and vegetable which can help you in this cause.

Get more friendly bacteria: There are many friendly bacteria foods which can help you in this. You can try having probiotic drinks at least once a day. Try researching on these type of foods and get the best one for easy results.

Peppermint tea can do the magic: Right from the ancient time, pepper mint has been considered as the best solution for irritable bowel syndrome. You can add peppermint to your tea and make it a healthy routine. It’s more of a refreshing drink which can also help you in better digestion.

Natural remedies for kidney stones

Life expert — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:25:25 +0000

Kidney stones are generally calcium oxalates crystals. At times, the nephrons and the glomerular cavity of the kidney become disabled to flush all the toxins out. At other times, small lumps of minerals also begin to build up. These can develop into cysts or kidney stones. If remained unchecked, kidney stones can also lead to failure of urinary tract or internal poisoning called septicemia.

Fortunately, natural remedies can be used for tackling it. If you are suffering from stones, avoid taking dairy products. These can be a rich source of calcium. Take fruits, whole grains, fibers and a lot of vegetable proteins. Meat, fish and other poultry items can increase the content of uric acid thus causing stones. For cutting out on the oxalic acid crystals and phosphorus, leafy green vegetables shall also be avoided.

Sugar, refined food, nicotine and caffeine can also cause a lot of worries in terms of urinary stones. They shall also be kept at a distance. Take as much water as possible.