A good tip for belly fat

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 5/21/2013 12:04:00 PM

'Mix : Juice of 25-30 Holy Basil leaves (Tulsi)andLemon juicein a glass of lukewarm water.Drinking this thrice a week controls obesity,strengthens the heart, improves digestion and detoxifies the body and most importantly reduces the fat in the stomach area.This is a link to the Hindi video of the same tip by Asaramji Bapu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilBH4WtqKlw'

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Corn silk tea

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 5/16/2013 3:34:00 AM

'Corn with corn silkimage from :  http://www.wpclipart.com/food/vegetables/corn/corn_on_the_cob.png.htmlThe silky strands on corn aka corn silk have many medicinal properties.Corn silk from from one ear of corn is washed well and boiled in one and half cups of water for around 5-8 minutes.The tea is filtered and may be sweetened .Drinking this tea is extremely beneficial for people suffering from urinary problems.Dosage: Once a day for 8 days.Fresh corn silk is recommen(...)'

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The lipstick tree and the annatto seeds

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 5/9/2013 2:00:00 AM

'Bixa orellana - annatto seeds - image released into the public domain by author Madhavi.aka Achiote tree , Latkan in Hindi, Sinduri in Gujarati ,Rangmali in Kannada.These seeds are small and used as a natural coloring agent in foods,crafts and cosmetics.It is also used in recipes because it imparts a rich yellow to orange color to the dish.The red color comes from the rusty coating over the seeds.These hard seeds are usually fried in oil in medium heat for a few (...)'

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A recipe with dried Neem flowers

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 5/1/2013 4:14:00 AM

'Dried neem flowers - image released into the public domain  by  MadhaviNeem flowers can be kept for months in a refrigerator after shade drying. A little ajwain    (thymol seeds , vamu, omam)  is roasted in a few drops of ghee and the dried  neem flowers are added after the heat is turned off. A little salt is added.This mixture is eaten along with a spoon of hot rice.This promotes digestion and kills the intestinal worms.(This food aid is eaten in a li(...)'

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A simple tip for kidney stones

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 4/18/2013 9:03:00 AM

'image source:wiki :picture in public domain.Eating 2 clean  leaves of kalanchoe pinnata in the morning on an empty stomach for a few days will improve the situation for people suffering from kidney stones.(this plant is poisonous to cattle when eaten in large quantities).For more info in Hindi here's the youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t798x274L0Hindi name: Patharchat.This plant is known for its unique property that new plants grow from the leaf nodes.'

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Honey - turmeric tablets

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 4/13/2013 1:17:00 PM

'honey - turmeric powder tabletsA honey + turmeric powder tablets are quite commonly found in the markets of Vietnam under different brand names . It is being sold for curing indigestion and for postpartum care.The tablets are dry and are bitter-sweet to taste.The dosage varies with the brand but anything between 3-5 tablets , thrice a day seems to be acceptable.   ( pregnant women will have to avoid this medication)'

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Water apples

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 4/1/2013 9:37:00 AM

'Syzygium samarangense - image released into the public domain byMadhavi Madhurkavi.Water apples are also commonly known as bell fruit, wax apple, love apple, rose apple and many other local names.The are soft to bite, crunchy and mildly sweet which can be spiced up by dipping the pieces in chili salt. The high water content in the fruit is effective in quenching the thirst. It is also said to have blood sugar lowering properties.'

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Pretty in purple

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 3/30/2013 12:52:00 AM

'purple potatoes -image released into the public domain by Madhavi Madhurakavipurple potatoes-image released into the public domain by Madhavi.I found these purple potatoes in the supermarket in Hochiminh city and bought  them for 60 000 dong .The purple colour is because of the anthocyanin present in them.These potatoes are said to have more antioxidants than their regular counterparts,which makes them better fighters against diseases.They also have some blood pressur(...)'

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For strong bones and teeth

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 3/20/2013 8:38:00 AM

'Eating a mixture of dry dates(1-2)  and dry coconut pieces and mishri ( rock candy sugar) increases the strength of bones and teeth.'

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For excessive yawning..

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 3/14/2013 2:41:00 AM

'Eating  a few raw onion pieces along with rice controls the problem.'

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Masoor dal face pack

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 3/6/2013 3:24:00 AM

'Soak Masoor dal (split red lentils) for a few hours and grind it into a thick paste with milk. Applying this on the face regularly like a face pack for a week makes the skin glow.'

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An oil massage for Thyroid problems

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 3/1/2013 10:40:00 AM

'Massaging a little mustard oil on the neck will strengthen the thyroid glands and decreases all kinds of  thyroid problems.This is an aid and not a cure.'

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Mudras for healing - Hansi Mudra or the Laughter mudra

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 2/25/2013 1:23:00 PM

'Hansi Mudra - image is under copyright Practicing the hansi mudra  brings prosperity and joy in one's life.The tips of the index finger,the ring finger and the middle finger gently  touch the tip of the thumb.The little finger stands alone.It is done with both the hands.Benefits : It develops the wisdom of the person.Duration: It can be practiced for 5 minutes a day and the duration can be gradually increased to 40 minutes a day.Precautions: It is not r(...)'

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The national tree of India

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 2/24/2013 2:50:00 PM

'(image in the public domain) A national symbol is supposed to evoke a feeling of familiarity, tinged with pride and love in every citizen. It must be able to represent what a country stands for and believes in. The Banyan tree - the national tree of India,does just that.Ficus benghalensis also known as Bargad or bhar  in Hindi and Vat vruksha in Sanskrit represents longevity and immortality because its unique aerial roots reach the ground and quickly gain girth to look lik(...)'

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Banyan tree sap for men's health

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 2/21/2013 4:44:00 AM

'Eating a mixture of 5 drops of Banyan tree sap *  and 10 gm of rock candy sugar (Mishri) for about 10 days strengthens  and improves the virility in man.* Marri paalu in Telugu.'

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A simple tip for Dandruff

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 2/8/2013 3:16:00 AM

'Mix 2-3 spoons of mustard oil with an equal quantity of lemon juice. This mixture is gently massaged on the scalp.After 10  minutes  5-6 spoons of curd is applied on the scalp and the hair is washed well. The dandruff disappears after a few trials .'

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A cure for urinary bladder diseases

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 1/25/2013 2:17:00 AM

'70-80 gm of wheat is soaked in water overnight .The wheat is pounded in the morning and the milk is extracted.This wheat milk is poured into boiling water (around 500 ml) and cooked for a while. Milk and mishri are added later.Drinking this for 7 days will reduce the internal body heat  and strengthens the bones and decreases the symptoms of bladder problems.This is however a  winter recipe.'

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Fomentation for fibroids

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 1/8/2013 8:31:00 AM

'This is a simple help for uterine fibroids in ladies. Hot water is squeezed out from a clean towel and placed below the navel area for 5 minutes. It is then replaced with a cold water towel for another 5 minutes.The hot water and cold water fomentation should be done alternately, three times each.This helps to relieve the symptoms of the fibroids and decrease their size.'

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A tip for burning micturition

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 12/30/2012 5:19:00 AM

'Many people experience a burning sensation while passing urine (burning micturition).This is a simple tip to control the problem.Dip a clean cloth in water and wring it to remove the excess water.Placing this cloth over the navel decreases the symptoms.(Burning micturition has many underlying causes like infections and other complications - A doctor's consultation would be necessary if the problem persists.)'

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A simple tip for bad breath

Author : Madhavi Madhurakavi      Blog : Simple Ayurvedic health tips      Date : 12/24/2012 1:25:00 AM

'Gently massaging the teeth with a mixture of salt and pepper and rinsing off the mouth controls bad breath to a large extent.'

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