HOME REMEDIES TO ARREST THE SECRETION OF MILK

HOME REMEDIES TO ARREST THE SECRETION OF MILKIn cases where the mother suffers from certain illnesses that can be transferable to the child through breast milk, it is better to put t he child off breast milk. Arresting the secretion of milk in such a mother is of prime importance. The following are some of the measures that can be used:1. To check  excessive secretion of milk, apply a paste of...

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HOME REMEDIES TO IMPROVE THE FLOW OF MILK

HOME REMEDIES TO IMPROVE THE FLOW OF MILKThe usual causes of decreased milk secretion are-stress, emotional disturbances, worries, lack of sleep, etc. The following are some of the home remedies that help to promote the secretion of milk from the mammary glands in a nursing mother:1. Alfalfa-Alfalfa is taken as sprouts or in tea or the juice of fresh leaves of alfalfa is taken with carrot juice, half...

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ADVANTAGES OF BREAST FEEDING AND WEANING

ADVANTAGES OF BREAST FEEDING AND WEANINGInternational Breastfeeding Symbol"Breast feeding" is an art and a skill and is far more superior to artificial bottle-feeding or feeding the baby with baby foods. The babies should be put on breast milk only. They should be breast-fed for...

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VEGETABLES

VEGETABLESVegetables should be bought fresh. They should either be eaten raw, baked or lightly cooked.  There are certain vegetables that should never be cooked like the avocado, cucumber and especially the tomatoes (since cooking will make them very acidic and will destroy...

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FRUITS - NUTRIENTS

FRUITS - NUTRIENTSSource: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.enEarlier certain fruits were available only in certain seasons. But now with widespread importing, we have an access to a wide variety of fruits all-year-round. Importing also allows us to benefit by...

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10 COMMANDMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH

10 COMMANDMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH1. Think positively; it's easier2. Cherish the ones you love3. Continue learning as long as you live4. Learn from your mistakes5. Exercise daily; it enhances your well-being6. Do not complicate your life unnecessarily7. Try to understand those around you and encourage them8. Do not give up; success in life is a marathon9. Discover and nurture your talents10. Set goals...

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HOME REMEDIES FOR A SMOOTH, GLOWING SKIN

HOME REMEDIES FOR A SMOOTH, GLOWING SKINYou can transform your dry skin into a super smooth, soft, supple, and glowing skin by using these home remedies.Home Remedies1. Mash a banana with milk and apply on face and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water to get a skin that...

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15 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HEART

15 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HEART Image source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Creative_Commons1. Know your risk factors for heart disease.2. Talk to your doctor about reducing your risk of heart disease.3. Have your blood pressure checked regularly. Avoid excess salt intake...

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Hair removal Methods

Hair removal MethodsImage source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Creative_CommonsHair removal has been around for centuries, perhaps, some contend, since the dawn of humankind. Tools once thought to be used for scraping fur from animal skins were discovered to contain human hair...

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BRUISES - HOME REMEDIES

BRUISES - HOME REMEDIESWhen a blow occurs, blood vessels under the skin tend to rupture and the blood seeps into the surrounding tissue and the seeped blood shows through the skin as a darkened blue and black discoloration and a possible swelling with soreness. Bruises are also common...

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WOUNDS (lacerated, incised or punctured wounds)

WOUNDS (lacerated, incised or punctured wounds)Punctured WoundSouirce:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Creative_CommonsA laceration is caused by a heavy object rubbing against the skin roughly leaving an uneven cut; whereas an incision is caused by a sharp object like a knife....

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VITAMIN B COMPLEX

VITAMIN B COMPLEX Vitamin B complex consists of the following vitamins – B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), folic acid (folate), B12 (cobalamin), biotin, choline, inositol and PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid). Although all are water soluble and considered nontoxic because excesses are excreted rather than stored, B vitamins are so interrelated that...

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VITAMIN A - RETINAL

VITAMIN A - RETINALVitamin A, also called as retinol, is a fat-soluble substance that is important for vision and for the membrane integrity, especially of epithelial cells and mucous membranes. It is thus known to prevent premature aging process of the skin. It is also essential for bone growth, reproduction and embryonic development. It has also been called the anti-infective vitamin and its deficiency...

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WATER

WATER1. Intake of water is very essential to maintain good health and to assist the smooth functioning of the body.  2. One should have at least 8-10 glasses of water per day or a minimum of 2 to 2.5 litres per day. 3. Water is a good remedy for constipation and other intestinal or stomach disorders. 4. Warm water gives relief to cough, cold and sore throat. 5. Splashing fresh water in the eyes...

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HOW TO PREVENT AN INFESTATION OF PARASITES?

HOW TO PREVENT AN INFESTATION OF PARASITES? 1. Make a mixture of one part cinnamon (tuj) oil, one part Tea Tree oil, one part Eucalyptus oil with three parts of almond oil and take four drops once a day.2. One to two teaspoonfuls of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water or juice or  in your salad dressing are very effective against the worms and scavengers.3. Pumpkin seeds are known to...

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WORMS AND PARASITES

WORMS AND PARASITES The most common  types of worms to infest humans are the digestive parasites, threadworms (also called as pinworms) and "round worms", all of which can be acquired by eating undercooked, infected meat or ingesting the eggs by eating dirt. Worms are particularly common in small children aged two to five years, who tend to play on the ground and put things in their mouth....

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