- Boiled potatoes absorb very little salt & thus are very useful in lowering high blood pressure.
- Mixing juice of coriander leaves in hot water & having it before going to bed will ensure a restful sleep.
- To avoid prickly heat after bath, pour a mug of water mixed with a tsp of baking soda. Then wipe your body dry.
- Avoiding sleeping in the afternoons help to increase the burring of calories.
- Cabbage contains potent antioxidant activity, known to prevent breast cancer .Eat it raw or lightly cooked.
- Nuts decrease risk of cancer & diabetes. They control weight without hunger pangs & reduce ageing signs.
- Eat walnuts before bed. It gives fibber & essential fatty acids along with amino acid tryptophan-a natural sleep-inducer.
- Avoid lotions with the perfume/flavour of coconut oil or orange. The psoralen in these speeds up ageing process.
- Foods that require a lot of chewing like apples, celery & carrots clean he teeth & whiten them naturally.
- If you get wounded & blood is running out, use blend tea on the injured area, to stop bleeding immediately.
- For instant relief I bee stings, mix bicarbonate of soda with water & apply it on the affected area.
- Apply a mixture of juice of a ¼ cucumber, egg white of 1 egg, a tsp lemon juice & vodka each to avoid wrinkles.
- Check food labels for partially hydrogenated oils (trans-fat).They raise the risk of coronary heart disease.
- To get rid of your pimple scars from the face, apply tomato pulp everyday & wash off after an hour.
- If you are stuffy nose does not allow you to breathe, them add a tbsp of salt per litter of water & inhale vapour.
- Do those sit ups, it is estimated that strengthening the abdominals can prevent 75% of lower back problems.
- Having black tea with less sugar can reduce bad cholesterol & thus, prevent blockages in arteries.
- Eat walnuts, rich in vitamin E, folic acid & amino acid, which reduce formation of clots.
- Giving up caffeine/booze/smoking at once puts huge stress on body. Cut them down slowly.
- Consume dittoing agents like selenium/chromium/magnesium/vitamin C, E, A. Oily fish/broccoli/nuts are good sources.
- Deep breathing releases painkillers called endorphins, into the system. It helps BP to return to normal.
- Chemicals in turmeric/onions reduce both the size & number of pre-cancerous lesions in the intestinal tract.
- Eating nondairy cheese made with vegetable oils, esp. canola oil can reduce cholesterol levels.
- Cracked heels: Melt paraffin wax; mix it with little mustard oil. Leave it overnight. Do it for 10-15 days.
- Green or even black tea protects you against cancer of the breast, skin, stomach, lung, and colon & prostrate.
- Simply rub some honey along the gum line after brushing it fights bacteria.
- Massage gums daily with a mixture of salt, black pepper, turmeric & sesame oil.
- Thyroid: Avoid large amounts of cabbage/cauliflower. These obstruct body’s absorption of iodine.
- According to research, coughing during an injection can lessen the pain of the needle stick.
- Freeze sports water bottles place it on floor & roll
- Cherries contain antioxidant melatonin which helps cure insomnia & other sleep disorders.
- Peaches are a great source of potassium but its seed contains cyanide & should be avoided.
- Plums contain phenols which function as antioxidants. it also helps to absorb iron.
- If you want to control your caffeine intake, try eating apples instead.
- Barefoot walk helps tone the muscles of your feet & improves eyesight.
- Lots offolic acid from diet & supplements prevents developing high blood pressurein women.
- Read nutrition labels on packaged foods for fat, cholesterol, salt content. These should be at minimum, 0-1%
- Eating a daily serving of citrus fruits cuts the risk of mouth/throat/stomach cancer.
- Mouth ulcer’s: Rinse your mouth with plum juice or apply it on cotton wool & place it on affected area.
- Steaming is a fat free way of cooking; it keeps natural favor/color/texture intact.
- Adequate exercise only can maintain high metabolic rate to burn your food efficiently.
- Snacks such as fresh fruit/roasted dry fruits can control hunger pangs & provide fiber.
- Prevent diabetes a tbsp of Amla juice mixed with a cup of Karela juice, taken daily for 2 months helps secrete insulin.
- Eating ¾ coriander leaves in the night before sleeping helps reducing cholesterol.
- Prevent Diabetes take 2 tsps of powdered Fenugreek or whole seeds with milk, daily.
- Prevent Diabetes the leaves of Butea tree are very useful as they reduce blood sugar & are useful in glycousia.
- Prevent diabetes for diabetes due to obesity\heredity; eat 10 fully growing curry leaves in the morn for 3 months.
- Fitness myth: Running on a treadmill puts less stress on your knees than running on asphalt/pavement.
- Doing crunches/working on an “ab machine” doesn’t get rid of belly fat but strengthens muscles around that area.
- An aerobic workout boosts metabolism for hrs after U stop working out, but calorie burn is not significant.
- Myth: “If you are not working up a sweat, you are not working hard.” Rather, it is not the only indicator of exertion.
- Myth: “Machines are a safer way to exercise.” That’s only true if its adjusted for
- Myth: “While working out, you are to feel some pain to benefit.” Rather, U may be doing it wrong.
- Obesity: Yogic Kriyas like kunjal, jalaneti & pranayamas like kapalbhati, bhastrika help normalize weight.
- Obesity: Soak a few jujube (Indian plum) leaves in water overnight. Drink it on an empat for a mnth.
- Obesity: Avoid foods like rice/potatoes rich in carbohydrates. Instead, wheat/maize is recommended.
- Obesity: Have a liquid diet once a week to flush out toxins/excess fats accumulated throughout the week.
- Aloe gel helps cure sunburns as it contains active compounds that help stop pain & inflammation of the skin.
- Drink 2 glasses of water 1-2 hrs before & after workouts for fluid replacement in your system.
- Low BP: Drink a cup of Beetroot juice twice daily. Considerable improvement is noticed within a week.
- Low BP: the herb Indian spikenard can be taken in dose of 30-40 grains with a pinch of camphor & cinnamon.
- Low BP: soak around 30 raisins in water over night. Chew them early in the morn & drink the water.
- Ash gourd/pasha supplies iron, vita C & B complex & is excellent for fighting anaemia (low haemoglobin count).
- Low BP: Soak 7 almonds in water over night. Peel & grind & add in a glass of milk & boil. Drink warm.
- Extract juice from 10-15 Tulsi leaves & mix with 1 tsp honey. Have it early morn to cure low BP.
- Another wonder remedy in low BP is to stop talking completely & lie down on your left side & relax.
- Don’t reuse oil which U’ve used for frying. It contains trans-fats, bad for the arteries.
- In order to reduce cholesterol, drink pomegranate juice early in the morn on an empty stomach.
- Ajwain & salt relives stomach pain, cures loss of appetite & gastritis.
- Oats cure constipation coz of the high soluble fiber & assist in regulating gastro-intestinal functions.
- Before getting out of bed in the morn do 10 stomach crunches whiles lying flat.
- For a good night’s sleep, eat foodstuffs like dairy products/meat/poultry/seafood/whole grains/veggies/pulses.
- To keep a health heart, walking is better than jogging as to early fatigue & injury to joints.
- Feed your baby btw the 1st and 2nd yr with a variety of fish low in fat & sodium for good bones.
- For heat burns, hold under cold running water for around 10 minutes. Never apply cotton wool/dressings/ointments.
- Brushing/scraping the tongue twice a day while brushing the teeth reduces the no. of bacteria living on it.
- For better sleep, don’t over or under eat at dinner time, avoid alcohol, smoking & exercise before going to bed.
- Don’t travel by air if your hemoglobin is less than 7.8% as U may suffer from problems of oxygen depletion.
- Swimming is good exercise for people with asthma. The warm, humid air improves respiration.
- Avoid eating garlic, chilies & other hot spices before bedtime. They can keep U awake due to heartburn/indigestion.
81. Food facts: apples protect heart, prevent constipation, block diarrhea. Banana protects your heart, quiets a cough, strengthens bones, and controls BP, blocks diarrhea. Apricots they combat cancer, control BP, save eyesight. Beans prevent constipation, lowers cholesterol. Blueberries protect heart, control blood sugar, and boost memory. Chili peppers aid digestion, soothe sore throat, clear sinus. Walnuts lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, boosts memory, lifts mood, protects against heart disease. Wheat bran combats colon cancer, prevents constipation, and lowers cholesterol. Honey may contain 18 more calories per tbsp than refined sugar. Watermelon promotes weight loss, Lowers cholesterol, Controls BP, Rich in Vitamins A, B6 & C. Garlic helps lower BP & cholesterol & has blood-thinning properties.
- Beets control BP, combat cancer, strengthen bones, and aid weight loss.
- Mint helps calm the nerves, cools the body & helps in digestion. Often use it in cooking.
- Pumpkin regulates blood sugar levels & helps stimulate pancreas. Thus, diabetics can benefit from it.
- It’s not good to exercise on absolutely empty stomach. Have a small snack 30 minutes before a walk or workout.
- Overcome stress: Do concentrated deep breathing for 10 minutes.
- Chew some cumin & sugar for relief from stomach pain.
- Drink lemon juice with honey if you have a cold
- Few drops of pomegranate juice stop nose bleed.
- For toothache, take 2 basil leaves, a pinch of pepper powder & salt & press against the affected tooth.
- Chewing raw guava leave is an excellent quick fix for diarrhea.
- Drink basil water every day, to keep throat infection & cough at bay.
- Indigestion: drink ginger tea or herbal tea made from blackberry, raspberry & mint after meal. It aids digestion. Take 2-3 drops of garlic oil or ½ cup of Soya oil & massage your tummy. Mix lemon juice in water & drink before your meal.
- Consume about 2000 mg of Vitamin-C daily to help relieve backaches.
- Backache: mix juice of 1 lemon &little salt. Drink twice a day.
- Migraine: crush a few leaves of cabbage & place in a cloth. Bind it on the forehead while lying. Take grape juice in small doses several times a day. Carrot- spinach juice or beet-cucumber juice prove to be beneficial.
- Headache: Apples help cure headache problem. Eat 1 with little salt on empty stomach daily.
- Home remedy for dry cough: gargling with henna leaves decoction also helps.
- Home remedy for dry cough: mix ginger juice & honey & have this syrup at least 3-4 times a day.
100. Headache caused by cold winds: make a paste of Dalchini by mixing in water & apply.
101. Avoiding raw shellfish from questionable sources can help avoid Hepatitis.
102. Headache caused by sun radiations, rubs henna flowers in vinegar & applies.
103. Kokum juice is a cooling agent, cures diarrhea, can be good liver tonic.
104. Dry cough: Add a gram of turmeric to a tsp of honey & have it.
105. Cow’s ghee, containing beta carotene, soothes the stomach lining & is safe for ppl with high cholesterol.
106. Have whole fruits rather than fruit juices, as they lack fiber.
107. Diabetes Myth: It’s hereditary, fact: there’s just an increased amount of risk, but informed lifestyle can help. Insulin is the only cure. Truth is, it’s only required if the blood sugar level deteriorates. Excess sugar is the only culprit. If your calories burnout is higher, excess sugar won’t affect. Avoid fruits. Rather, only fruits with high calories should be avoided.
108. Myth: If women lift weights, they’ll get bulky muscles. Aerobics is better for shaping u than weight training. Sugar supplements are totally harmless. Rather, an indiscriminate intake of them can be harmful.
109. Fact: resistance training helps them create toned bodies. To shape-up you must train with weights.
110. Mangoes are rich source of fiber; its high iron content aids in treatment of anemia.
111. Garlic juice mixed with distilled water can be used for cleansing the infected wound.
112. People with asthma can exercise safely, but new research suggests that dehydration may trigger an attack.
113. Add fiber to your diet. It’s known to improve elevated cholesterol.
114. Avoiding raw shellfish from questionable sources can help avoid Hepatitis.
115. Diabetics should avoid plastic & waterproof shoes. They encourage perspiration & fungal growth.
116. Carrot juice mixed with honey aids bring down jaundice. Drink it daily to see the difference.
117. Magnesium helps convert blood sugar to energy & maintains normal heart rhythms. Eat whole grains & sea food.
118. Ones with high BP should consume grape juice regularly as it results in a drop in BP.
119. Eating pineapple eases inflammation in the joints & muscles.
120. Choose lean meats & fish over pies, bacons & sausages.
121. Olive oil penetrates food relatively lesser than other oils.
122. Fighting cholesterol? Try barley & see the drop in it in 5-6 weeks.
123. Watching your weight? Plan ahead for a big night out by eating light, healthy meals.
124. Avoid carrying a heavy load on one shoulder as it may curve the spine.
125. Avoid tea after meal; it contains acid which hardens the protein in the food, thus making it difficult to digest.
126. Yogurt: Guards against ulcers, strengthens bones, aids digestion.
127. Eat 1 whole egg daily. Egg whites have protein; yolk has vitamin A, B & E. Avoid yolk if cholesterol.
128. Include lot of fiber in your diet- get this in the form of whole gains, beans & legumes, fruits & veggies.
129. Eat 1-3 Neem leaves daily. It helps diabetics, high BP blood clots, gum infections& is detoxifying.
130. Try & reduce your fat intake per day to fewer than 30%.
131. Sugar causes high & lows & keeps you fluctuating between depression & irritability. Cut down on refined sugar.
132. Limit your salt intake. Excess salt throws your minerals off-balance & even lead to high BP.
133. Ensure you increase the in take of essential nutrients, a certain amount of fatty acids & phytonutrients in your diet.
134. Use sprouted grains; go for brown rice & whole wheat pasta instead of processed ones.
135. Whole grain breads should take the place pf ordinary white bread, which is full of empty calories.
136. Place slices of raw potato over eyes to get rid of nasty bags.
137. Moderate resistance exercise helps reducing anxiety leaves. Also, higher intensity exercise does not help much.
138. Soya milk & tofu contain phytoestrogens, which are believed to help prevent many types of cancer.
139. Relive abdominal bloating & discomfort: Avoid baked beans/carbonated drinks/ cabbage.
140. Make dudhi a part of your cuisine to lower your BP & for a healthier heart.
141. Red cabbage: a source of Indole-3-carbinole (I3C), reduces the risk of breast cancer by 50%.
142. Walnuts reduce the risk of prostrate cancer in men, as also do tomatoes.
143. Soya bean: high in fiber, protein, low in saturated fat, cholesterol & Lactose free.
144. Cod liver oil, rich in vitamins A & D, helps slow down arthritis progression.
145. Asthma: mix ½ gm black pepper powder with honey & ginger juice take thrice a day.
146. Have lower back pain? Do daily half way sit ups with knees bent & lower back pushed to the floor.
147. Soy is a complete protein package, containing essential amino acids.
148. Cough Cure: Eat fresh & dried apricots. Drink grapefruit juice with a tsp of honey. Mix half a cup each of boiling milk with cold carbonated water, drink immediately in small sips. Add 1 tsp of honey to a cup of warm milk then dink (you can also add buttr).
149. Corn is high in folate which helps generation of new cells, esp., important before & during pregnancy.
150. Saunf powder mixed with 1-2 tsp honey acts as a tonic for the heart.
151. Best bedtime Snacks: peanut butter sandwich, raisin cookies, milk.
152. Eat plenty of citrus fruits- vitamin C reduces chances of gum disease.
153. Boost weight-loss: Eat a high fiber fruit like apple before each meal.
154. Soya bean, Walnuts, Flaxseed (isabgol) reduces risk of heart disease.
155. Cure morning sickness: Take 1 tsp mint, lime juice & 1 tbsp honey.
156. Root veggies provide carps, without adding more calories.
157. At work: Lift hands to your shoulders keeping elbows down & push shoulders back. Hold for 15 seconds.
158. Don’t drink water before doing abdominal exercise as it results in muscle-strain.
159. Tea contains antioxidants, which neutralize “free radicals” through to cause cancer.
160. Burn 500 calories daily with rigorous exercise & lose about ½ kg a week. One hour of exercise every day restricts weight gain-30 minutes warm up, 30 minutes aerobic.
161. Two garlic flakes taken every morning on empty stomach prevents gas trouble.
162. High caffeine consumption may weaken our bones.
163. For mouth ulcers chew catechu (kaththa) with guave leaves.
164. In summer, consume cucumber, watermelon & oranges as they have more water content.
165. To eat little less than required is always good for health. Don’t overload your stomach!
166. Swimming enhances the flexibility of joints & boosts your physical activity workout level.
167. Tofu (Bean curd) is a healthy substitute for meat & reduces cancer & heart disease risk.
168. Orange juice, bananas, tomatoes are good source of potassium, which decreases the risk of hypertension.
169. High consumption of chocolate may lead to risks of obesity, acne formation and cardiovascular disease.
170. For knee pain, rub raw potato & apply. Paste of castor leaves & kayaphal also helps.
171. Don’t read in a dim light- it strain the lens & muscles of the eyes.
172. Remember, giving jerks during heavy workout may result in muscle strain.
173. No time for heavy workouts? Breathe in & breathe out deeply or do simple stretching exercises as often as u can.
174. Corn lowers cholesterol levels & helps reduce the risk of colon cancer.
175. To lose fat eat fewer calories than u burn off, but don’t starve.
176. Backache? Lift up any fallen object by bending at knees. Always get up sideways from bed.
177. Buttermilk has nutrients good for people with digestive problems.
178. Move more: make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body.
179. Push-ups decrease fat, tones body & increases power.
180. An easy digestive: Ginger tea after meals promotes digestion.
181. Soups consumed about 25 minutes before meal aids digestion. It prepares the stomach for an incoming meal.
182. Chewing gum improves mood by reducing anxiety & stress.
183. Fat is not all bad. The total amount suggested a day is about 70g for women & 90g for men.
184. Honey reduces cholesterol & risk of heart attack.
185. Save on nutrients: Cook veggies in as little water as possible & for a short time. Serve crisp.
186. Remember, frozen veggies can contain as many vitamins as fresh.
187. Sleep on your back, flat out to avoid possible backaches.
188. Melons, the summer fruit are 95% water & the sugar content is only 5%.
189. Too much sugar causes hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating & crankiness in children.
190. Substitute sugar: Consume milk with organic honey, tea with jaggery, curd with fruits & dry fruits.
191. Excess sugar leads to obesity is taken to every part of the body & stored in the most inactive areas.
192. Coconut water raises metabolism, help dehydrate your body.
193. Summer sip: Unripe mango drink is an effective remedy for heat stroke.
194. In summer, grains like wheat, rice, jowar, pastas are more palatable.
195. High B.P.: Make berries a part of your daily diet.
196. Backbone care: Do not stoop when lifting any heavy object. Always sleep on a hard bed.
197. Gomukhasana is the most beneficial Yogic asana for joint pains.
198. Reduce stress: instead of seeing the –ve, pay attention to the +ve.
199. Tackle stress: make your mind free from stress by exercising daily.
200. Use copper cup, it purifies blood, removes toxins from body.
201. Stop eating when you feel full. It takes 20 minutes before your brain realises.
202. Khus/Kokum juice twice a day prevents dehydration due to heat.
203. Read labels to find lower salt, high fibre & lower sugar foods.
204. Do not use headphones for a longer time. Rest your ears after 1 hour.
205. Brown rice is low in fat, cholesterol & salt, also a source of calcium.
206. Milk just before bedtime is a great sleep aid. Honey egg whites are good night time snacks.
207. Backache: sit-ups, leg raises, flattening the back & tucking the legs to the chest will help.
208. An adult should have 3 glasses of skimmed milk a day.
209. Regular exercise increases haemoglobin concentration in your blood.
210. Cool down after any type of workout to let your heart rate lower.
211. Do not use hot oil/ water on scalp, it will increase hair loss.
212. Weightlifters ideally don’t workout for more than 45-50 minutes.
213. Banana high in potassium yet low in salt, is the perfect way to beat high B.P.
214. High in fibre, including bananas in the diet helps restore normal bowel action.
215. Drink green or black tea-it helps build strong bones & cure osteoporosis (Bone Disease).
216. Almonds & other nuts have healthy oils, vitamins E, etc that keep cholesterol in check.
217. Drinking hot water aids digestion, reduces gas formation & helps relieve asthma.
218. Option to French fries: boiled potato topped with onions, tomatoes, and chat masala.
219. Biscuits & sweets contain hydrogenated oils which boost bad cholesterol levels.
220. Being almost negligible in calorie count, cucumbers are refreshing & a great summer fruit!
221. Mangoes contain vitamin E & selenium which help prevent heart disease & cancer.
222. Running is a ground workout. It prevents the bone/muscle loss that takes place as u grows older.
223. Avoid liquid calories as in shakes. They are digested much more quickly than solid calories.
224. Bananas are a good post exercise snack. They energize you.
225. Have beetroot to cure anaemia & improve your blood level.
226. Have a tsp of tulsi juice with honey on empty stomach every day to control cholesterol.
227. Garlic helps to prevent blood clots from forming, thus reducing the possibility of strokes.
228. Reduce stress and strain on the knees, even for those with no history of knee problems.
229. Treat Hypertension: Have tsp of neem juice mixed with mishri twice\day.
230. Honey is good for improving appetite, especially in children.
231. In monsoons eat in moderation as it’s hard to digest food.
232. High blood sugar; have 1 tsp of neem juice daily morning.
233. Do a combination of aerobic & some stretching to release to stress.
234. Blood purifier: Take a tsp of powered pomegranate skin with water early morning.
235. Better sleep: sprinkle lavender water on bed sheets. It promotes relaxation.
236. Edible mango peel has great potential as an antioxidant food source.
237. Ginger is a proven remedy for nausea & morning sickness.
238. Stretching exercises increase your flexibility & reduce chances of injury.
239. Clench fists tightly & release, before sleeping. This drains tiredness.
240. Meditation before sleeping at night calms your mind.
241. Take a warm bath before sleep. It’s relaxing & gives sound sleep.
242. Apples reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer & lung cancer.
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