Chama dumpala Pulusu (Colocasia curry) - Andhra style

Chama pulusu (Chema pulusu) is an Andhra-style tamarind soup made with taro root.

First, boil taro root in the cooker. Then add cold water to cool it. Remove the skin from the pieces and cut them into medium-sized pieces (cylinders with small height). Separately, chop onions and green chillies into small pieces. Garlic too if you like it. In a small cup, soak 1/2 a ping pong ball size tamarind in water.

Heat 4 tsp oil in a frying pan. Add 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds (menthi/methi). Fry until it turns light brown uniformly. Add green chillies & fry. Then add lots of curry leaves and onions (and garlic if you want). Add jaggery & turmeric powder (pasupu). Fry until the onions turn golden brown. Then add the colocasia pieces. Keep it on low flame and stir occasionally. If you stir too often, chama will become Colgate toothpaste.

Add salt. Add a little bit of red chilli powder. Mix the soaked tamarind homogeneously in water and add it. Stir well. Cover with a lid and stir occasionally for 10 mins or until it tastes uniform.

Kesari

(Satyanarayana Swamy prasadam) [ Preparation time: 20 mins. ]

Traditionally this prasadam should contain (1 + 1/4) cups each of godhuma ravva, sugar, ghee and some bananas kept at the top. Heat ghee in a large heavy pan and add rava. Stir on low heat for 7-8 minutes or till aroma exudes. In a different vessel, boil water, add sugar and bring it to a boil. Add boiling water to the rava, bit by bit, stirring continuously. Mix well. Check the rava grain between fingers to find out whether it is cooked or not. Adjust sweetness, and add more boiling water if grain is hard. Add cardamom powder, cover and simmer till ghee starts separating to the top.

Bread Pakoda

Grind green chillies, ginger, garlic and coriander leaves into a rough paste. Measure 1 part chana dal (senagapappu) and 1/3 part rice flour (biyyam pindi). Add salt, a pinch of garam masala and the above paste. Mix well, until it has a little more water than what is required for toothpaste consistency.
Take oatnut (or any other) bread and cut each slice into pieces, as big as you want. Dip them into the flour and fry until golden brown.

Masala Vada

Soak 1 glass of chana dal in water for 2 hrs. Grind 1/2 of it until it into a batter medium thick. Add salt, green chillies, ginger and grind until it is mixed well.

Add some dhaniya powder and cinnamon powder(dalchini) to the batter. Add 2 spoons of besan. Cut onions into small pieces and add it along with coriander leaves. Add the remaining soaked chana dal and mix well.

Heat up some oil in a frying pan; take small amount of the batter pat it and make it flat; drop them in the hot oil and fry until cooked and make the vadas.

Rava dosa

Mix these ingredients in a vessel in the ratio given below.
Bombay rava (sooji) - 1 glass
Rice flour - 1 glass
Maida (all-purpose flour) - 1/2 glass
Jeera (cumin seeds) - 1/2 tsp or more if you like
Add salt to taste
Finely chopped green chillies - optional
Diced Onions - optional
Finely chopped ginger - optional
1.Add plenty of water and mix well. The consistency should be slighty thicker than whole milk but not as thick as condensed milk.
2.Heat up the frying pan. Add a little bit of oil and spread it well on the surface.
3.Mix the batter with a ladle everytime you take from it. Otherwise the flour will settle at the bottom, seperating from the water.
4.Pour the batter on the pan starting from outside to inside. If you start from inside, all the batter will settle inside and you'll get a fat dosa.
5.If the batter is of the right consistency and the pan at the right heat, you will see several holes form in the dosa a few seconds after you pour the batter.
6.Add a bit of oil to each of these holes and around the dosa.
7.Wait till the ends turn golden brown. Then reverse the dosa. Fry lighty or more as you like.
8.You might observe that the remaining batter keeps getting thicker as you make dosas. If so, it is quite ok to add a bit more water to achieve the desired consistency.

Pneumonia

During the early acute stage of pneumonia, a tea made from fenugreek seeds will help the body to produce perspiration, dispel toxicity, and shorten the period of fever. Upto four cups of the tea can be taken daily. The quantity can be reduced as the condition improves. To improve the flavour of the tea, a few drops of lemon juice may be added. During this treatment, no other food or nourishment should be taken, as fasting and fenugreek will allow the body to correct these respiratory problems in a few days.

Garlic is a marvellous remedy for pneumonia, if given in sufficient quantities. It brings down the temperature, as well as the pulse and respiration within forty-eight hours. A paste of garlic can also be applied externally on the chest with beneficial results as it is an irritant and rubefacient

Sesame seeds are valuable in pneumonia. An infusion of the seeds can be made by steeping 15 gm of seeds in 250 ml of water. This infusion, mixed with a tablespoon of linseed, a pinch of common salt, and a dessertspoon of honey, should be given in the treatment of this disease. This will help remove catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes.

The juice of parsnip, a root vegetable botanically known as Pastinaca sativa, has been found beneficial in the treatment of pneumonia. The juice of the leaves and root of this plant possess high therapeutic value. The phosphorus and chlorine elements contained therein are of particular benefit to the lungs and the bronchial system, thus making the juice an excellent home remedy for pneumonia. The patient should take 250 ml of juice daily. It is however, essential that only the juice of the cultivated parsnip plant should be used for this purpose. The wild variety must not be used in juices as it contains some poisonous ingredients.

The juice of carrots, in combination either with spinach juice, or beet and cucumber juices, has also been found useful in pneumonia. In these combinations, 200 ml of spinach juice or 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices should be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice to prepare 500 ml or half a litre of combined juice.

The pain of pneumonia can be relieved by rubbing oil of turpentine over the rib cage and wrapping warmed cotton wool over it.

Remedies for Body odor

If your body odor is caused due to any medicine that you are on, then you need to talk to your doctor. Use antibacterial soap or deodorant soap to combat body odor due to sweating. Wear cotton clothes during summer so that the sweat is soaked up. Instead of using deodorant, wipe your sweat producing areas like armpit using white vinegar or alcohol. Avoid using antiperspirant because they clog sweat glands, use alum instead. Apple cider vinegar can be used to combat under arm odor. Use baby powder to keep areas of heavy perspiration dry. Apply some baking soda on arm pit, it will absorb sweat and kill bacteria. Soak yourself for 15 minutes in bath water with couple of cups of tomato juice in it

Mango Pachadi

Ingredients:

Ripe Mango - 1
Turmeric Powder -1/2 spoon
A Small Lump of Tamarind soaked in water
Mustard Seeds
Green Chillies -2
Red Chilli -2
Grated Coconut -1/2 cup
Few Curry Leaves
Coconut oil
Jaggery (optional)

Method:

Cut the Mango into small pieces and cook them in tamarind water with turmeric, salt and jaggery.
Grind together coconut, red chilli(1), green chillies(2), mustard seeds into a fine paste.
When the mango pieces are cooked add the ground paste and allow it to boil.
For Tadka use coconut oil, mustard seeds, red chilli(1) and curry leaves.
This dish goes well with hot rice and dosas.

Mutton Methiwala

Ingredients:
1/2 kg. mutton chops
1 cup curd, well beaten
3/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped fine
1/2 cup methi leaves (fresh), chopped fine
2 potatoes, cubed
1 tomato, cubed
8 peppercorns
4 Kashmiri chillies
3-4 green chillies
3 cloves
2 cardamoms
2 sprigs mint leaves
2.5 cm. cinnamon stick
5 tsp. coriander seeds
1 tsp. cummin seeds
1 tsp. poppy seeds
1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp. dried methi leaves, crushed
Salt to taste
Ghee for frying


Method:
Roast peppercorns, cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon, poppy seeds, coriander seeds, cummin seeds and red chillies and grind to a fine powder. Fry green chillies and onions with a little ghee and grind them along with half cup coriander leaves, mint leaves and powdered spices, to a fine paste.


Heat ghee in a pan. Add mutton pieces and fry for a minute. Add methi leaves and salt and fry for three minutes. Pour the ground masala paste over the chops and fry for five minutes, adding just half a cup of water. Add curds and mix well. Just before covering the pan, add the tomato and potato pieces. Cook till mutton is done. Uncover the pan and add dry methi leaves. Simmer for few minutes. Serve hot with remaining coriander leaves.

Ringworm

Raw papaya is one of the most effective home remedies for ringworm. The slices of this fruit should be rubbed on the ringworm patches. A paste made from dried papaya seeds can also be applied beneficially on these ringworm patches

Another effective home remedy for ringworm is mustard seeds. A paste should be prepared from these seeds and applied externally over the ringworm patches after thoroughly washing the skin with sufficient hot water

The seeds of the herb butea are valuable in ringworm. The seeds should be ground to a paste and mixed with a little lime juice. This paste should be applied externally over the skin affected by ringworm

The leaves of the cassia tree are useful in irritation of the skin and in alleviating swellings and pains. The juice of these leaves or a paste made from them can be applied to ringworm patches with gratifying results

The leaves of holy basil are also useful in ringworm. The juice of these leaves should be extracted and applied over ringworm patches

Turmeric is very effective in the treatment of ringworm. The juice of raw turmeric should be applied externally to the parts of the skin affected by ringworm. Simultaneously, one teaspoon of turmeric juice mixed with an equal quantity of honey should be taken orally

Raw vegetable juices, especially carrot juice in combination with spinach juice, have proved beneficial in the treatment of ringworm. The formula proportions considered helpful in this combination are 300 ml of carrot juice and 200 ml of spinach juice to make 500 ml or half a litre of juice

Sinusitis

The liberal use of mangoes during the season is considered an effective remedy for prevention and treatment of sinusitis. Mangoes contribute towards formation of healthy epithelium, thereby preventing frequent attacks of common infections like sinusitis. This is attributable to a high concentration of vitamin A in the fruit

The use of pungent foods like garlic and onion is one of the most effective remedies for sinus problems. One should begin with small mild doses and increase them gradually. Beneficial results can also be achieved by adding these herbs in moderate amounts to regular meals

The seeds of fenugreek are another effective remedy for sinusitis. A tea prepared by boiling one teaspoon of seeds in 250 ml of water till it is reduced to half, will help the body to produce perspiration, dispel toxicity, and shorten the period of fever in the acute stage of the disease. Upto four cups should be taken daily. The quantity should be reduced as the condition improves

A teaspoon of black cumin seeds tied in a thin cotton cloth can provide relief when inhaled. The condition can also be relieved by taking a mixture of 100 gm of roasted and ground cumin seeds and 200 gm of pure honey

Carrot juice, taken separately or in combination with juices of beet and cucumber, or with spinach juice, has been found beneficial in the treatment of sinus trouble. In the case of combined juices, 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices, or 200 ml of spinach juice, should be mixed with 300ml of carrot juice to make 500 ml or half a litre of the mixed juice

A diet rich in vitamin A is the best insurance against cold and sinus trouble. Vitamin A is the 'membrane conditioner' and it helps build healthy mucous membranes in the nose and throat. Some of the valuable sources of this vitamin are whole milk, curds, egg yolk, pumpkin, carrots, leafy vegetables, tomatoes, mangoes, and papaya. When the sinus trouble has already developed, relief can be obtained by taking vitamin A in large therapeutic doses of 25,000 IU per day. Vitamin C has also proved beneficial in the treatment of sinusitis and the patient should take one gram of this vitamin per day in two therapeutic doses of 500 mg each

Sore Throat

Mango bark is efficacious in the treatment of a sore throat and other throat disorders. Its fluid, which is extracted by grinding, can be applied locally with beneficial results. It can also be used as a throat gargle. This gargle is prepared by mixing 10 ml of the fluid extract with 125 ml of water

The herb "belleric myroblan" is a valuable sore throat remedy. A mixture of two grams of the pulp of the fruit, a quarter teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of powdered long pepper and two teaspoons of honey should be administered in the treatment of this condition. The fried fruit can also be roasted after covering it with wheat flour, and used as a cure for a sore throat.

Bishop's weed is valuable for sore throat treatment. An infusion of the seeds mixed with common salt can be used beneficially as a gargle in an acute condition caused by a cold.

Cinnamon is regarded as an effective remedy for a sore throat resulting from a cold. One teaspoon of coarsely powdered cinnamon, boiled in a glass of water with a pinch of pepper powder, and two teaspoons of honey can be taken as a medicine in the treatment of this condition. Two or three drops of cinnamon oil, mixed with a teaspoon of honey, also give immense relief

A gargle prepared from fenugreek seeds has been found to be a very effective remedy for treating a sore throat. To prepare this gargle, two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds should be put in a litre of cold water and allowed to simmer for half an hour over a low flame. This should then be allowed to cool to a bearable temperature, strained, and then used entirely as a gargle.

The leaves of henna are useful as a sore throat cure. A decoction of the leaves can be used as a gargle for this purpose.

The leaves of holy basil have also been found beneficial in the in curing sore throat. Water boiled with basil leaves should be taken as a drink, and also used as a gargle to relieve a sore throat

The herb kantakari is a valuable in sore throat remedy. An extract of the plant should be used as a gargle for this purpose. This extract is prepared by continuously boiling the plant in about two litres of water after washing it thoroughly

Liquorice is a recognized home remedy for sore throat in all parts of India. A small piece of raw liquorice should he chewed or sucked for treating this condition. The healing property of the herb soothes inflammation quickly

Sage is another effective cure for a sore throat. Half a litre of boiling water should be poured on a handful of sage leaves. When moderately cool, a little vinegar and honey should be added according to taste. This mixture should be used as a gargle. A teaspoon of this mixture call also be taken internally at the same time

A decoction made from tea leaves is very beneficial in the treatment of a sore throat. This decoction, mixed with a pinch of salt, should be used as a gargle. It can be used two or three times daily for obtaining relief. It is not necessary to use fresh leaves for this purpose. Boiling water can be poured over used tea leaves in the tea jug and this decoction used as a gargle.

Tamarind is also beneficial in the treatment of sore throat. Tamarind water should be used as a gargle. A powder of the dry leaves and an infusion of the bark can also be used for preparation of a gargle for treating sore throat

Sunburn

Apply aloe vera or vinegar on the affected skin; it will stop inflammation and pain.

Avoid products made from benzocaine, lidocaine and petroleum jelly.

Rub mustard oil on the affected skin and allow to it dry, this will take out the heat from the skin.

Cut fresh cucumber slices and rub them on the affected area. Before taking bath, add some baking powder to the bath water, this will help to soothe the burnt skin.

Apply lavender oil or peppermint oil on the burnt skin. Apply apple cider vinegar to the burnt skin using cotton ball. Take herbal bath; put few drops of chamomile and lavender essential oils in bath water. Take epsom salt or ice compress.

Grate some potatoes and apply them on the burnt skin. Starch from the potatoes will soothe the burn.

Toenail fungus

Tea tree oil is a potent natural antiseptic and fungicide that will help fight your fungus. Apply undiluted tea tree oil with olive oil to the affected toe nail. Alternatively you can put few drops of tea tree oil on toenails and rub it thoroughly every day.

Soak your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toe nails looking healthy.

Soak your toenails for 15 - 20 minutes in basin full of warm water and natural apple cider vinegar mixed in equal proportion. When done, dry your toenails thoroughly. Use a hair dryer on warm setting to absorb all the moisture in and around the toes

Put equal amount of tea tree oil and lavender oil on a cotton ball or swab. Dab it under the top edge of the toe nail and surrounding area 2 or 3 times a day. Tea tree oil is natural antibiotic and lavender will help fight the infection and prevent skin irritation

Blend 2 drops of Oregano essential oil with a tsp of olive oil. Apply this mixture on the affected area daily for NOT more than three weeks. Oregano essential oil has antiseptic, antibacterial, antiparasitical, antiviral, analgesic and antifungal properties
Lather AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) creams on to your feet before going to bed. This will flush the rough scaly skin from your feet that is more prone to growing fungus

Toothache

Among the most effective home remedies for toothache is garlic. A clove of garlic with a little rock salt should be placed on the affected tooth. It will relieve the pain and, sometimes, may even cure it. A clove should also be chewed daily in the morning. It will make the cure teeth making it strong and healthy.

Research has confirmed the bactericidal properties of onion. If a person consumes one raw onion every day by thorough mastication, he will be protected from host of tooth disorders. Chewing raw onion for three minutes is sufficient to kill all the germs in the mouth. Toothache is often allayed by placing a small piece of onion on the bad tooth or gum.

Lime, as a rich source of vitamin C, is useful in maintaining the health of the teeth and other bones of the body. It prevents decay and loosening of the teeth, dental caries, toothache, and bleeding of the gums

The juice of wheat grass acts as an excellent mouthwash for tooth decay and cures toothaches. Wheat grass can be chewed with beneficial results. It draws out toxins from the gums and thus checks bacterial growth.

The use of asafoetida has been found useful in curing toothache. It should be pestled in lemon Juice and slightly heated. A cotton swab should be soaked in this lotion and placed in the cavity of the tooth. It will relieve pain quickly.

A paste of the bark of bay berry should be made with vinegar. This paste, applied on the affected tooth, will relieve the toothache. It can also be applied beneficially on the gums for strengthening them.

Another home remedy for toothache is in the use of clove, which reduces pain. It also helps decrease infection due to its antiseptic properties. Clove oil, applied to a cavity in a decayed tooth, also relieves toothache.

A mixture of a pinch of pepper powder and a quarter teaspoon of common salt is an excellent dentrifice. Its daily use prevents dental cavities, foul breath, bleeding from the gums, painful gums, and toothaches. It cures the increased sensitiveness of the teeth. A pinch of pepper powder mixed with clove oil can be put on the cavities to alleviate the toothache.

Vomiting

Some of the effective home remedies for vomiting are as follows. Have a cup of ginger tea, Eat a mixture of honey and powder of 2 roasted cardamoms, Have a glass of chilled lime juice, Have a mixture of 1 tsp mint juice, 1 tsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp ginger juice and 1 tsp honey. Slowly sip a glass of honey water, Have one tsp onion juice in regular interval, Slowly sip a glass of chilled cola, Relax for some time.

For the first twelve hours after vomiting do not take any solid food. Limit yourself only to liquids like apple juice, carbonated juices, water and so on. Avoid citrus juices and dairy products for the first 24 hours. During the next twelve hours gradually start eating banana, peeled apple, boiled potatoes, boiled rice and soup without cream. After 24 hours you can have cottage cheese, non-fat milk, broiled chicken, lean meat and so on

Wrinkles treatment @ Home

Here are some simple home remedies to deal with wrinkles on skin and prevent the formation of new ones –

Apply egg whites to the skin under your eyes.

Odour-free castor oil can be applied to the skin under the eyes or on that of the throat.

Empty the contents of 3 Vitamin E capsules into a small bowl. Add to this 2 tsps plain yogurt, 1/2 tsp honey and 1/2 tsp lemon juice. Apply this mixture on the face using a cotton ball. Leave it on for 10 minutes and rinse.

Gently massage coconut oil on portions of skin prone to wrinkles every night a bedtime.

A paste of turmeric with sugarcane juice is great to get rid of wrinkles and slow skin ageing.

Cut a green Thompson seedless grape in half and gently crush it on your face on the wrinkles. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water and let it dry in natural air.

Rub the core of pineapple on the face and leave it for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off. This works well on fine wrinkles.

Applying juice of green pineapples and apples on the face daily for 10-15 minutes is good for fine wrinkles and cracked skin.

Application of pure castor oil regularly prevents wrinkles.

Piles treatment at home

Three of four figs should be soaked overnight in water after being cleaned thoroughly in hot water. They should be taken first thing in the morning along with the water in which they were soaked. They should also be taken in evening in the similar manner. This treatment should be continued for three or four weeks. The tiny seeds of the fruit possess all excellent quality of stimulating peristaltic movement of the intestines. This facilitates easy evacuation of faeces and keeps the alimentary canal clean. The pressure on the anus thus being relieved, the hemorrhoids also contract.

Mango seeds are an effective remedy for bleeding piles. The seeds should be collected during the mango season, dried in the shade, powdered, and kept stored for use as medicine. This powder should be given in doses of about one and a half to two grams with or without honey, twice daily

The jambul fruit is another effective remedy for bleeding piles. The fruit should be taken with salt every morning for two or three months during its season. The use of the fruit in this manner during every season will effect a complete cure and save the user from bleeding piles for his entire life.

White radish is considered highly valuable in piles; 100 mg of grated radish mixed with a teaspoon of honey may be taken twice daily in treating this condition. This vegetable can also be taken in the form of juice mixed with a pinch of salt. It should be given in doses of 60 to 90 ml, morning and evening. White radish, well ground into a paste in milk. can also be applied over inflamed pile masses to relieve pain and swelling.

The leaves of turnip have been found useful in this disease. The juice of these leaves should be extracted and 150 ml given to the patient. It is, however, necessary to take a proper diet of raw fruits and vegetables while taking this juice. For better results, 50 ml of the juice should be mixed with equal quantities of juices of watercress, spinach, and carrots.

The juice of the fresh leaves of bitter gourd is also valuable in piles. Three teaspoons of the leaf juice, mixed with a glass of buttermilk, should be taken every morning for treating this condition. A paste of the roots of the bitter gourd plant can also be applied over piles with beneficial results.

Ginger is also useful in this disease. Half a teaspoon of fresh ginger juice, mixed with one teaspoon each of fresh lime juice and fresh mint juice, and a tablespoon of honey, constitutes an effective medicine for piles.

Onions are valuable in bleeding piles. About thirty grams of this vegetable should be finely rubbed in water and sixty grams of sugar added to it. It should be taken twice daily by the Patient. It will bring relief within a few days. Onion is also useful in the treatment of dry piles. A crushed onion, skinned and roasted in aches, may be applied with beneficial results.

Rice has a very low fibre content and is, therefore, extremely soothing to the digestive system. A thick gruel of rice, mixed with a glass of buttermilk and a ripe banana, given twice a day, is a very nutritious diet for a patient with piles.

Wheat grass juice used as an enema helps detoxify the walls of the piles. The general procedure is to give an enema with lukewarm or neem water. After waiting for twenty minutes, 90 to 120 ml of the wheat grass juice enema is given. This should be retained for fifteen minutes.

Sesame seeds are also valuable in piles. They can be taken in the form of a decoction by boiling twenty grams of seeds in 500 ml of water till it is reduced by one-third, or as sweetmeats. Ground to paste with water, they can be given with butter for bleeding piles.

The herb chebulic myroblan is a popular remedy for piles. It is very effective as a laxative and is highly astringent. The fruit should be roasted to a brown colour in cluster oil, and then powdered and stored. Half a teaspoon of this powder at bedtime will bring about normal bowel movements in the morning, and the astringent property of the fruit will heal masses. A decoction of the herb prepared by boiling six 10 seven dry fruits in half a litre of water should be used for washing bleeding piles. The paste of the fruit mixed in a bland oil is good as an external application.

Palpitation

Grapes are one of the most effective home remedies for heart palpitation. The patient should take the juice of this fruit at frequent intervals. This will relieve the condition.

The use of guava is another effective home remedy for palpitation of the heart. The patient should eat a ripe guava daily on an empty stomach. It is especially beneficial if this disorder caused by nervousness and anaemia.

The leaves of snake gourd have been found beneficial in the treatment of palpitation of the heart. The juice of these leaves should be extracted and given in doses of one to two tablespoons thrice daily.

Honey has proved valuable in overcoming this condition. Honey is considered to be an excellent food for the heart being easily digested and assimilated. The patient should take a glass of water, mixed with a tablespoon of honey and the juice of half a lemon, before going to bed.

The herb Indian spikenard is also beneficial in the treatment of palpitation of the heart. It stimulates the action of the heart. It should be taken in doses of two to three grams with the addition of a pinch of camphor and cinnamon. It can also be taken as an infusion in doses of 30 to 60 ml, three times a day.

A mixture of powdered aniseed, dry coriander, and jaggery can also be used beneficially in the treatment of this condition. Equal quantities of each of these three substances should be powdered. About six grams of this mixed powder should be taken after each meal by the patient suffering from palpitation of the heart.

Obesity treatment

Fasting on lime juice-honey water is highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity. In this mode of treatment, one teaspoon of fresh honey should be mixed with the juice of half a lime in a glass of lukewarm water and taken at regular intervals.

Another effective remedy for obesity is an exclusive lemon juice diet. On the first day, the patient should be given nothing but plenty of water. On the second day, the diet should consist of the juice of three lemons, mixed with an equal amount of water. Subsequently, one lemon should be increased each day until the juice of twelve lemons is consumed per day. Then the number of lemons should be decreased in the same order until three lemons are taken in a day. The patient may feel weak and hungry on the first two days, but afterwards, his condition will stabilise.

The leaves of jujube or Indian plum are another valuable remedy for obesity. A handful of leaves should be soaked overnight in water and this water should be taken in the morning, preferably on an empty stomach. This treatment should be continued for at least one month to achieve beneficial results.

Cabbage is considered to be an excellent home remedy for obesity. Recent research has revealed that a valuable chemical called tartaric acid is present in this vegetable which inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction. Substituting a meal with cabbage salad would be the simplest way to stay slim.

One or two ripe tomatoes taken early morning as a substitute for breakfast, for a couple of months, are considered a safe method of weight reduction. They also supply the food elements essential to preserve health.

Finger millet is an ideal food for the obese, because its digestion is slow and due to this, the carbohydrates take a longer time to get absorbed. By eating preparations made of ragi, the constant desire to eat is curbed, thus reducing the daily calorie intake. At the same time, ragi supplies an abundant quantity of calcium, phosphorus, iron, Vitamin B1 and B2 and prevents malnutrition in spite of restricted food.

Other Obesity Treatment
Exercise and perspirational activities
The patient should adopt all other natural methods of reducing weight. These include exercise such as walking, swimming, bicycling; and measures to bring on excessive perspiration such as sauna baths, steam baths, and heavy massage.

Nausea

By consuming 1 to 2 tbsp of any non-carbonated syrup would help to bring relief to your system. These syrup formulas contain carbohydrates which help to cool down the stomach.

You can treat it by having two capsules of gingerroot. It will give you a quick relief and depending how severe is your nausea.

You can use fresh piece of ginger in your tea and have it to get relief from this problem.

A simple and best way to ease out all your nausea troubles is by vomiting and ending this grueling procedure once and for all.

You can have a mild tea or have gingerale which help to soothe your stomach. You can also have slippery elm, red raspberry as well as herbal candies.

Peppermint or chamomile tea is capable of getting rid of the nauseating feeling.

Morning sickness is a very common feature among pregnant ladies. To avoid this nauseating morning sickness mix 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar with 1 tbsp honey. Mix it in cold water and have it before going to bed.

Having few teaspoons of wheatgerm mixed with milk every hour may help you bid farewell to the nausea from morning sickness.

After boiling 1/2 cup of rice in 1 cup of water for 10-20 minutes, consume the rice water after draining the rice from it.

You should consume 1/2 tsp grounded cumin seed to find relief from nausea and vomiting.

Low Blood Pressure

The juice of raw beetroot is one of the most effective home remedies for low blood pressure. The patient should drink a cup of this juice twice daily for treating this condition Considerable improvement will be noticeable within a week.

The herb Indian spikenard is another effective home remedy for low blood pressure. It should be taken in doses of thirty to forty grains with a pinch of a little camphor and cinnamon (dalchini). An infusion can also be prepared by steeping 15 to 20 gm of the herb in 250 ml of boiling water, and taking it thrice a day.

Hot Epsom salt bath are one of the simplest remedy for low blood pressure. An Epsom salt bath is prepared by dissolving one to one and half kg of commercial Epsom Salt in an ordinary bath of hot water. The patient should remain immersed in the bath for ten to twenty minutes. This bath should be taken just before retiring to bed, and care should be exercised not to catch a chill afterwards.

Protein, vitamin C, and all vitamins of the B group have been found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of low blood pressure. Of these, pantothenic acid is of particular importance. Liberal use of this vitamin alone often helps in raising the blood pressure. A diet which contains adequate quantities of complete proteins, B vitamin and, particularly, the nutrients that stimulate adrenal production, quickly normalizes low blood pressure.

The use of salt is valuable in low blood pressure. Until the blood pressure reaches normal levels through proper dietary and other remedies, it is essential that the patient should take salty foods and half a teaspoon of salt in water daily.

Newspaper vs Internet

Hey, listen all those who have predicted the demise of print media. Newspapers are not going to be perished under the onslaught of Internet-powered media. Instead, global newspaper circulation is rising, mainly due to the demand in Asia and South America.

According to officials at an international newspaper conference, circulation of paid newspapers rose 2.6 per cent worldwide in 2007, with the biggest jump in India and China.

According to a report by the World Associated of Newspapers, China is now the largest market for newspapers with 107 million copies sold daily.

The study also shows a slump in readership in the US and Europe, where traditional dailies struggle to survive amid free newspapers and web portals.

Officials feel that the findings should be a cause of optimism about the industry.

"They say newspapers and print are dead. Well, I just don't see it," the association's president, Timothy Balding, said at the conference, which was attended by more than 1,800 publishers, editors and other senior newspapers executives at the three-day conference.

Newspapers are doing brisk business in Asia, home to 74 of the world's 100 largest-selling dailies. But there's been a decline in readership in the West, with circulation falling three per cent in the US last year and 1.9 per cent in Europe.

Over the last five years, circulation has been down eight per cent in the US. The report also said that while newspaper advertising revenue rose in all regions, it showed a downward trend in the US, where it fell three per cent last year.

Online ad revenue up

Internet advertising revenue worldwide increased 32 per cent.

Research presented at the conference predicted an increasing shift from print to online media, with the editors are increasingly aware of the need to develop multimedia platforms in order to reach new audiences.

People in the industry talk of "1-2-3 filing," which means presenting news alert headline first for breaking news, followed by a short present-tense story mainly for the web and broadcasters, and the third step being adding details and format stories in ways most appropriate for different news platforms.

Is online the emerging media?

A study by Associated Press showed that the news consumption patterns of young adults are different from that of the previous generations.

"People don't walk out to the driveway to collect their newspaper. They open their e-mail," Jim Kennedy, AP's director of strategic planning, said while presenting the study.

The research project also showed that young adults face troubles over being flooded with facts and updates as well as in-depth reports.

A worldwide survey of 704 newspaper editors by Zogby International and Reuters showed 44 per cent believed that most people would be reading their news online in 10 years, up from 41 per cent in a similar study last year.

A survey of Nordic newspaper editors showed they see free newspapers as their main competitors, followed by the Internet.

According to the report, free dailies account for nearly seven per cent of global newspaper circulation and 23 per cent of circulation in Europe.

Shortage of Skilled Workers

An acute shortage of skilled workers is posing a major threat to the Indian economy. The Planning Commission estimates that only 20 percent of the 12.8 million entering the work force annually get some formal training.

The plan panel has assessed that in an economy growing at the rate of "over nine percent", skill development poses major challenges. At the same time, it opens up "unprecedented doors of opportunity" if the process of skill enhancement is carried out in an integrated manner.

"Time is just running out. The task of skill development must be taken seriously," Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia warned recently, adding that public-private partnership was needed to meet the requirement of skilled workers.

The Planning Commission has estimated that the ageing economy phenomenon would globally create "a skilled manpower shortage of about 46 million by 2020". If India can get its skill development act right, it will have a skilled manpower surplus of around 47 million.

"India should have 500 million skilled technicians by 2022. The task is onerous, but not impossible. Persistent efforts are needed to build capacity with focus on the workers in unorganised sector," says Harmit Sethi, Director, Skill Development, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Skilled workers not only mean enhanced output but also increase their employability manifold. They can go overseas looking for jobs, as all of them may not get one in the country. Or they can be self-employed.

"The organised sector accommodates only 16 percent of the total work force while the rest is in unorganised sector. There are around 300 million workers in the unorganised sector. There is a need to transform them into an asset by enhancing their skills," Sethi told IANS.

"The government is making concerted efforts to develop skills among unorganised sector workers. The skill development initiative (SDI) scheme is a new strategic framework for skill development called modular employable skills (MES) framework," said Pillai.

"SDI will cater to the requirements of school dropouts and unorganised sector workers in a big way. The ministry trained over 24,000 people under the scheme in 2007-08 against the target of 10,000," she added.

Sethi said that the government and private sector were making adequate efforts to develop skills. He called for incentives or tax rebates for industry employing skilled manpower.

The government May 15 approved the setting up of a National Skill Development Corp (NSDC) to cater to the needs of skilled personnel of the private sector in different fields. A total of Rs.10 billion has been provided for the initiative. This will later go up to Rs.150 billion.

NSDC, created at the recommendation of the Planning Commission, will put special emphasis on nearly two dozen high-growth, high-employment sectors like automobile, heath care services, banking, organised retail, insurance, construction, pharmaceuticals, food processing, textile, media, entertainment and tourism.

The ministry of labour and employment spent Rs.10.9 billion on training and skill development in the last fiscal against Rs.1.01 billion in 2006-07. Around 400 industrial training institutes (ITIs) are being developed as centres of excellence in the country.

Apart from the ministry of labour and employment, the ministries of rural development and human resource development are set to contribute a lot towards skill development through vocational educational system, said an official in the plan panel

The Power of Newspapers

Newspapers can be an important component in any advertiser's media mix.
Newspapers give advertisers significant local reach. They are the voice of their community.
• On an average weekday, 50% of U.S. adults read a newspaper and 2.3 people read each copy of a newspaper.1
• On an average Sunday, 57% of U.S. adults read a newspaper – that's more than watch the Super Bowl.1
• Newspapers are the #1 source for local news.2
Newspapers help advertisers reach an attractive demographic.3
• Readers tend to be highly educated and affluent, have higher Internet penetration and shop online more frequently.
• Readers say that the newspaper is "an important part of their daily routine," and that "reading the newspaper is relaxing to me."

Newspapers are a key resource for shopping information that drives consumers to make purchases – online and offline.3
• 84% say they visited a retail store as a result of newspaper advertising.
• 60% said they visited a website to learn more about a product or service seen in a newspaper ad.
• 50% said they bought something online after seeing a newspaper ad.

Newspapers are relevant throughout the purchase cycle.
Consumers refer to newspaper ads whether they're gathering product information or deciding which merchant offers the best price.

Steps to building a newspaper campaign

1. Choose newspapers based on geography, circulation size, ad size availability, section availability, and other criteria.
2. Select day(s)-of-week, desired section, and ad size for each desired publication.

Internet is rivaling TV and print

Study confirms the Internet is rivaling TV and print

Data has traditionally been lacking for marketers who want to understand the media consumption habits of consumers in Asia and how people in the region perceive each medium with regards to their personal and business needs. A new study sheds valuable light on the topic.

Microsoft Advertising conducted a media consumption study via Synovate AsiaBUS service, surveying over 11,000 people aged 15-64 in 10 markets in Asia Pacific: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

The research findings confirm the Internet has become a mainstream medium that now rivals traditional media such as television, newspapers and radio. The survey also reveals that the Internet excels over other media in attracting key demographics for advertisers.

Key audiences spending more time online

The AsiaBUS Study shows people spend 15 hours a week on the Internet, challenging the leading position of TV (18 hours). Respondents also report spending far less time reading newspapers and magazines, 5 hours and 3 hours respectively, though radio still accounts for quite a significant share of media time (12 hours).

Looking at media consumption across demographics, a few groups show higher engagement with the Internet than with other media. For example, those aged 25 to 34 spend the most time on the Internet, 18.5 hours per week versus 17 hours on TV. Two other groups show an even stronger preference for the Internet: University graduates and Top/Middle management, both of which are prime targets for advertisers given their higher purchasing power, and personal and business decision making power.


Internet is top source for information

Besides exploring media consumption habits, the study also examines perceptions of these media. What comes out very strongly is that the Internet is regarded as the top information source, be it for personal or business interests. The Internet is the first place people look for information and gives the depth of information they want.

The Internet's outstanding information gathering capabilities also helps consumers decide what to buy. People feel the Internet keeps them ahead of the game, describing the Internet as an active medium which puts them in control.

With all these advantages, it is not surprising to see that people are planning to use the Internet more than other media in the future.


Advertisers look no further: online is "in"

The AsiaBUS Study confirms once and for all that the Internet has clearly assumed its rightful place as a mainstream medium in consumers' thoughts and actions. With the Internet's importance continuing to rise even more in the future, advertisers will be turning online more and more to engage with prime target audiences.

The first day… at a job

A lot has been done to woo potential candidates before they sign on the dotted line. But what after that? According to a survey, 70-80 per cent employees leave in the first 90 days of their work. Are firms waking up and smelling the coffee?

On his first day to work at ‘SSS’ Computers, 23 year old Venu Sharma had sweaty palms and an itchy neck. The mild apprehension of how his first day at work would be was worrying him. But, surprise surprise! A badge with a smiley face and ‘Just Joined’ stamped on it was given to him. “I can’t tell you how good I felt that day. There were unknown faces coming up to me and offering help. This practice we have, called ‘Just Joined’ is a great HR practice,” gushes Shastry, senior analyst, ‘SSS’. “Moreover, all the process related information was shared with me right on day one to make things easier. I felt settled from the first day itself,” he adds.

Shastry’s experience is not just a matter of co-incidence but rather a result of good planning and strategizing by the organization. Archana Ravishankar, VP – people development and HR operations, ‘SSS’ elaborates, “Every new recruit has expectations when s/he joins an organization. They need some amount of welcoming and hand-holding in the new eco-system. If that doesn’t happen because the employers are too busy to pay attention to this, the joinee gets disenchanted. That’s why we are proactive even in the post-hiring stage.”

Realizing the importance of smooth integration of joinees, ‘SSS’ runs interesting practices for their campus and lateral recruits. ‘Just Joined’ and ‘FOUR’ are amongst them. FOUR stands for - F for first connect, O for orientation and UR for your perception.

Phase one is the ‘first connect’ stage when a business unit wise induction is conducted. This is followed by ‘Orientation’ done after 30 days of joining. Within orientation, there’s a major discussion on company policies with the senior managers and HR. Moreover, new joinees are given a list of 10 people from
their business unit whom they can reach for work-related issues. At this stage, they are also introduced to the performance management system (competencies needed, KRAs.) Finally, comes the last phase of UR - your perception-where there’s an informal discussion after 60 days. This is conducted by the delivery head of the unit and the immediate head/project manager to assess the joinee’s understanding of his/her job role and expectations.

Yet another unique practice which ‘SSS’ has for its joinees is ‘Fresh Eyes’. This initiative allows new joinees to share their experiences every quarter.

Another such firm which has unique initiatives for its new entrants is UST Global. “We have two separate orientation programmes – The ‘Prelude’ for freshers straight out of college and the ‘Vista’ is for lateral entrants,” Vijay Shekar, global HR head, UST Global points out. Typically, orientation translates to long lectures and tedious paperwork. Not so with UST. It is just a prelude where the new joinee gets a peep into the company culture, core values and senior management.

Once the employee gets allocated to a team or a project, the managers take this activity forward. Lateral entrants are paired with a “Buddy”, who’s an experienced associate with the organization.

“The idea behind having a buddy is to help the new entrant “get around”. The buddy also takes up the responsibility of introducing him/her to all the team mates and ensure that s/he is comfortable,” notes Shekar.

Financial Technologies has also implemented similar practices. Apart from ensuring that the joinee gets all the entitlements on the first day (mobile connection, blackberrys, laptops), the firm also takes care of painful chores like form filling. Each joinee is also given his/her business card on the very first day.

Dr. Suraj Chandra - group head, HR, First Technologies notes, “We communicate to all departments about the new recruit joining on a given date. This further enables these departments to make timely arrangements.” This proactive approach of the firm stems from its core principle of “glorious entry and gracious exit”.

The feel good factor is enhanced by sending welcome e-mail to the joinee along with a welcome note on his work-station.

Citing his own example, Sudarshan, CFO, ABCD (a sister concern) validates, “I’ve not experienced this kind of reception. On the first day itself, an officer was put in charge to help me out. He helped in form filling and other administrative tasks. This kind of documentation usually does not happen on the 1st day in most firms.” Suraj says these measures have paid off. “We have gained immensely through our new joinee initiatives. Our retention has gone up by 80-90 per cent in the last one and a half years,” opines Suraj.

Like they say a good beginning is half the job done.

The IT industry is on a hiring spree.

WAITING TO EXHALE

The IT industry is on a hiring spree. Firms are constantly hiring people thereby increasing the number of employees on the bench, all in anticipation of the projects that might come to them in future

It’sand a well China known are fact on top that of India the outsourcing list and are approached by the US, UK, countries from Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand for their software related projects. India and China are known to have various favourable factors like highly-skilled manpower, worldclass institutes, cost effective markets, proximity to markets and round-the-clock advantage.

However, nothing is predictable including the working of the Information Technology (IT) industry. There is always an element of volatility and fluctuation regarding the projects that are outsourced to various organisations across the globe, including various firms in India. With this rise in outsourcing, the IT sector is on a hiring spree to meet requirements that might come up in the future.

The major reason behind this hiring spree by IT firms is because of the growth in business, which is ignited by the market boom across the world. In its 4th year of unprecedented boom cycle, economies around the world are booming, the customers need for outsourcing has increased and there has been an increasing demand of talent in the industries. In order to address the growing rate of inflation, IT firms are planning to introduce alternative measures by increasing work hours, increasing the employee strength of the company etc.

WAITING TO PLAY

Once hired, these new recruits are ‘benched’ for a certain period of time and are not given any project to work on. However, organisations know that they will be given some kind of work/project for all the recruits at some point in the next several months. Many firms involved in the hiring spree are the cash rich companies who can afford to pay these employees to just sit on the bench for some months.

Organisations have their own way of managing the benched employees. Once they are recruited, they are put on training of new skills or are placed in various in-house projects. In many of the big IT firms, the percentage of on-bench employees is nearly half of the total head count, if not more. Instead of ‘bench’, organisations call them the ‘under deployed talent’ which comes to about 20 per cent of the total head count. It includes people working on in-house projects, undergoing training, people earmarked for future project, talent undergoing trainings for new skills and back up for projects.

As per many industrial sources, there is no need for the employees on bench to be sceptical about their job as there is no discrimination in IT firms. They get equal payment and other benefits at par with their counterparts. Organisations don’t discriminate between anyone in the organisation in terms of salary or any other benefit. Every employee is given equal opportunities to nurture their career. Various opportunities to choose a career of their choice are offered on ‘internal job opportunities’ forum across the organisation. Identifying the skill matrix of the internal talent pool and putting to good use during business exigency optimises the manpower utilisation at any given point. Better resource and manpower redeployment management would be one of the key to the success of future workforce planning.

THE HUNTING GAME

Some overseas projects force companies to recruit many people at a short notice. Such brisk hiring mostly results in the employment of those who are not adequately qualified or entry of candidates with fake CVs, etc. In order to avoid such repercussions, companies focus on the advance ramping up of the talent pool.

Organisations have realised that it is best to be equipped with a buffer or a pipeline of suitable candidates to avoid any last minute surprises. Organisation, which has gone on rampant panic hiring spree to manage their short-term business needs without considering the flip side of lay-offs has lead to negativity of the market credibility. If a company is more efficient, it can avoid such unpleasantries and image tarnishing for themselves.

To get the right person for the job is a big challenge that all the companies face as recruitment is a tedious process. With only a quarter of the talent pool employable, evaluating and identifying the right candidate presents a major challenge. Owing to the scale, interviews lose validity as a reliable selection tool and scientifically designed assessments have become the backbone of the selection processes. With the talent pools hugely dispersed, reaching out to multiple locations within a limited time frame severely tests the bandwidth of recruitment teams while challenging the standardisation of processes in multi-location recruitment drive. Given the facts, it is impossible for firms to avoid people on bench. Only way out is hiring more people, as no firm wants to be pushed off the market due to lack of enough manpower to handle a new project.

10 things to look for while hiring winners

Like most industries, ours also is a talent deficient industry. You do get people, but it is always a challenge to get the right person for the right job. Now who’s the right person for the right job? Besides the usual stuff like relevant experience, etc., there’s a checklist I use for figuring that one:

1. Is the person really hungry for the job? How needy is he? Does he live with his parents, because of which he has little need to retain the job? Or is he ‘just-married’, who has to ensure that the home fires continue to burn? Does the candidate’s spouse also work? If the spouse is the wife, then this is a good sign, because, mostly, husbands are unlikely to live off their wives, but if the spouse is the husband, then you need to explore further for other signs, though exceptions, too, have come my way. There’s this young-ish copywriter who’d worked in the Gulf and joined us. He came in one day, and didn’t turn up the following morning. When we explored, we figured out that he’s done this repeatedly, and subsequent to his not reporting for work, his poor wife makes the calls to her husband’s office to make excuses for him. If a candidate is not hungry, he ends up wasting your time by first accepting your offer and then not joining.

2. Is the person ambitious? Is he considering change because he’s not being given a clear understanding of which direction his career is headed in? Is he leaving because he’s doing the same job over and over again, and the learning has stopped? These are interesting signs to look for.

3. Has the person bothered to read up about the company he’s seeking to join? What’s his level of knowledge and how clearly or vaguely does he articulate it?

4. Is he curious to find out what he will be expected to do/deliver in his new job role? Or is he just looking for a new job, for the sake of moving on from one place to another, as a means of increasing his remuneration?

5. How willing is he to learn if he doesn’t know something? Is he the type who is prone to remaining in his comfort zone, or is he open to taking on new challenges which go beyond what he’s done till now? Does he have the conviction to follow this through? What has he done in the past which reflects this trait? For such people, I sometimes make an exception of not even looking at relevant experience.

6. Ask him for a few things that he’s proud of during his professional life. This is a sound reflection of the kind of things he will be good at. Some candidates are proud of doing some operational job well, while others are proud of more cerebral stuff. That gives you a good fix of where you can slot him, or whether you can slot him at all.

7. Ask him for things he's done during his professional life which he wishes he’d done better. Beware of those who don’t have anything to share. This is one disconcerting question which reveals the candidate’s true self – his candour, his nervousness, his confidence and his conviction in himself. Of all the things mentioned above, this one probably reveals the most about the candidate.

8. Does he ask questions? You need to wary of those who don’t.

9. Does he turn the interview into a chat, or does it remain an interview? How well does he pick up the conversation strings and build on them to his advantage? Such articulate people will always remain an asset in our business.

10. And last but not least, go with your gut feel. There are enough seemingly sound candidates whom I have rejected because my gut feel told me to, and I have discovered later that they weren’t as sound as they were coming across. Similarly, there are enough candidates I have picked up on gut feel, which some others would have rejected. And more often than not, these gambles have paid off. Reason: If such a candidate’s credentials don’t seem right and he knows it, just the faith you show in him makes him start to deliver at near-100 per cent efficiency. This is a near-100per cent fail-safe observation.

Migraine

Migraine relief can be obtained from the juice of ripe grapes and is an effective home remedy. It is said that King Jamshed of Persia, who was very fond of grapes, once stored the juice of grapes well packed in bottles and made it public that the bottles contained strong poison so as to prevent others from taking it. It so happened that the king\'s wife was struck with migraine and having obtained no relief from any treatment, decided to end her life by taking this so-called ‘poison’. She took it several times in small doses and contrary to her expectations, it gave her great relief instead of killing her.

Niacin has proved helpful in relieving migraine pain. Valuable sources of this vitamin are yeast, whole wheat, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, nuts, sunflower seeds, liver, and fish. Vitamin I complex tablets containing 100 mg of niacin can be taken for the same purpose.

An ancient folk remedy for relieving the pain of migraine is a cabbage leaf compress. A few leaves of the vegetable should be crushed, and then placed in a cloth and bound on the forehead at bedtime, or when convenient during the day. The Compress should be renewed when the leaves dry out.

The crusts of lemon have also been found beneficial in the treatment of migraine. These crusts should be included into a fine paste in a mortar. The paste should be applied, it plaster on the forehead. It will provide great relief.

Carrot juice, in combination with spinach like, or beet and cucumber juices, has been found beneficial in the treatment of migraine. In the first combination, 200 ml of spinach juice may be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice to prepare 500 ml or half a litre of the combined juices. In the second combination, 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices may be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice.

Menopausal Disorders

During menopause, lack of ovarian hormones can result in severe calcium deficiency. For this reason, a larger than usual intake of calcium may help greatly. Vitamin D is also essential for assimilation of calcium. Any woman experiencing disturbing symptoms at this time should supplement her daily diet with 1,000 units of natural vitamin D, 500 mg of magnesium, and obtain 2 gm of calcium daily which can be supplied by one litre of milk.

Beet juice has been found very useful in menopausal disorders. It should be taken in small quantities of 60 to 90 ml at a time, thrice a day. It has proved much more permanently helpful than the degenerative effects of drugs or synthetic hormones.

Carrot seeds have also been found valuable in menopausal tension. A teaspoon of the seeds should be boiled in a glass of cow's milk for about ten minutes and taken daily as medicine in the treatment of this condition.

The use of liquorice is one of the most effective remedies for menopausal disorders. Liquorice contains the natural female hormone, estrogen, and can, to some degree, compensate for the diminished hormone. One teaspoon of the powder should be taken daily.

The herb Indian spikenard is another valuable remedy for certain disturbances due to menopause. It should be given in small doses of 2 gm daily. It will soothen the nervous system and induce tranquillity of the mind.

Hair Loss

A vigorous rubbing of the scalp with fingers after washing the hair with cold water is one of the most effective among the several home remedies for the prevention and treatment of hair loss. The scalp should be rubbed vigorously till it starts to tingle with the heat. It will activate the sebaceous glands and energise the circulation of blood in the affected area, making the hair grow healthy.

Amla oil, prepared by boiling dry pieces of amla in coconut oil, is considered a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth. A mixture of an equal quantity of fresh amla juice and lime juice, used as a shampoo also stimulates hair growth and prevents hair loss.

Lettuce is useful in preventing hair loss. A mixture of lettuce and spinach juice is believed to help the growth of hair if taken to the extent to half a litre a day

Amaranth is another valuable remedy for hair loss. Its fresh leaf juice should be applied to the hair. It will help the growth of the hair and keep it soft.

The juice of alfalfa, in combination with equal quantities of carot and lettuce juice, taken daily, also helps the growth of hair to a remarkable extent. The combination of these juices is rich in elements which are particularly useful for the growth of hair. While preparing alfalfa juice, the leaves of the plant may be used when they can be obtained fresh.

The leaves of the margosa tree are also beneficial in the treatment of hair loss. If hair has been falling or has ceased to grow it should be washed with the decoction of neem leaves. This will stop hair from falling and stabilise its blackness. It will also make the hair longer and kill lice and other infesting insects.

Mustard oil, boiled with henna leaves, is useful for healthy growth of hair. About 250 ml of mustard oil should be boiled in a tin basin. About sixty grams of henna leaves should be gradually put in this oil till they are burnt in the oil. The oil should then be filtered using a cloth and stored. Regular massage of the head with the oil will produce abundant hair.

The application of coconut milk all over the scalp and massaging it into the hair roots is also beneficial in the treatment of hair loss. It nourishes the hair and promotes hair growth. Coconut milk is prepared by grinding the coconut shavings and squeezing them well.

Certain home remedies have also been found beneficial in the treatment of patchy baldness. The most valuable of these remedies is the seeds of lime and black pepper, ground together to get a fine paste. This paste applied on the patches, has a mildly irritant action. This increases blood circulation to the affected area and stimulates hair growth. This paste should be applied twice a day, for a few weeks.

The paste of liquorice, made by grinding the pieces in milk with a pinch of saffron, is another valuable remedy for patchy baldness. This paste should be applied over the bald patches at night before going to bed.

Onion has also been found beneficial in patchy baldness. The affected part should be rubbed with onions morning and evening till it is red. It should be rubbed with honey afterwards.

A fine paste made from pigeon pea or red gram can also be applied regularly on bald patches for beneficial results.

Daily application of refined coconut oil, mixed with lime water and lime juice on the hair, prevents hair loss and lengthens it. Application of the juice of green coriander leaves on the head is also considered beneficial. Washing the hair with a paste of cooked black gram and fenugreek lengthens the hair. Regular use of castor oil as hair oil helps the luxuriant growth of the hair.
The healthy condition of the hair depends, to a very large extent, on the intake of sufficient amounts of essential nutrients in the daily diet. Persons with a tendency to lose hair should take a well-balanced and correct diet, made up of foods which, in combination, should supply all the essential nutrients. It has been found that a diet which contains liberal quantities of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables and fruits would provide adequate amounts of all the essential nutrients. Each food group should roughly form the bulk of one of the three principal meals. These foods should, however, be supplemented with certain special foods such as milk, vegetable oils, honey, wheat germ, yeast and liver.

Intestinal Worms

Among the numerous home remedies found beneficial in the treatment of intestinal worms, the use of coconut is most effective. It is an ancient remedy for expelling all kinds of intestinal worms. A tablespoon of freshly ground coconut should be taken at breakfast, followed by 30 to 60 ml of castor oil mixed with 250 to 375 ml of lukewarm milk after three hours. This process may be repeated till the cure is complete.

Garlic has been used from ancient times by the Chinese, Greeks, Romans, Indians, and Babylonians for expelling intestinal worms. It is still used by modern medical practitioners for the same purpose. Both fresh garlic and its oil are effective. An ancient method of its administration was to place a couple of cloves fresh garlic in each shoe. As the person walked, the cloves got crushed, and the worm-killing garlic oil was absorbed by the skin and carried by the blood into the intestines easily, as it possessed a powerful penetrative force. This ancient method is worth a trial by those who do no not like the taste of garlic and cannot eat it. Those who can eat raw garlic, however, should chew three cloves of garlic every morning.

Carrots are valuable in the elimination of threadworms among children as they are offensive to all parasites. A small cup of grated carrot taken every morning, with no other food added to the meal, can clear these worms quickly.

The digestive enzyme papain in the milky juice of the unripe papaya is a powerful agent for destroying roundworms. A tablespoon of the fresh juice of an unripe papaya, and an equal quantity of honey should be mixed with three to four tablespoons of hot water and taken as a dose by an adult. This should be followed two hours later by a dose of 30 to 60 ml of castor oil mixed in 250-375 ml of lukewarm milk. This treatment should be repeated for two days if necessary. For children between seven to ten years of age, half the above doses should be given. For children under three years, a tablespoon is sufficient. Papaya seeds are also useful for this purpose. They are rich in a substance called caricin which is a very effective medicine for expelling roundworms. The seeds should be powdered and taken in doses of one teaspoon with one cup of milk or water daily in the morning on an empty stomach. The alkaloid carpaine found in papaya leaves also has the power to destroy or expel intestinal worms. An infusion can be made by pouring 250 ml of boiling water over 15 gm of dry leaves. This can be taken with honey.

The bark, both of the root and the stems of the pomegranate tree, is well known for its anthelmintic properties of destroying parasitic worms. The bark of the root is, however, preffered as it contains a greater quantity of the alkaloid punicine than the bark of the stem. This alkaloid is highly toxic to tapeworms. A cold decoction of the bark, preferably fresh bark, should be given in quantities of 90 to 180 ml three times, at intervals of one hour, to an adult. A purgative should be given after the last dose. The dose for children is 30 to 60 ml. The decoction is also used for expelling tapeworms.

The seeds of ripe pumpkin are useful in intestinal worms, especially tapeworms. One tablespoon of the seeds should be peeled and crushed, and then infused in 250 ml of boiling water and drunk. This will kill the parasites and help in expelling the tapeworms. It will be necessary to fast for a day and empty the intestines by taking the juice of boiled dry prunes. The next day, three or four tumblers of the pumpkin seed infusion should be taken.

The herb wormwood is an ancient cure for expelling intestinal worms. It was extensively used by the Greeks and Romans for this purpose. The flowering tops have been and are, to this day, largely used in the Tibbi (Unani) system of medicine in India as a drug to kill intestinal worms. They are usually powdered and given in eight to sixteen gram doses daily for roundworms and tapeworms. The oil distilled from this plant also possesses the property to kill worms.It should be mixed with olive oil, the latter being eight times the weight of the former.This mixture can be given in doses of 50 to 100 ml for this purpose. An infusion of the herb can also be prepared by mixing 2 ml of wormwood oil in 120 ml of water, and be given as an enema for killing worms in the rectum.

The herb belleric myroblan, mixed with the seeds of the herb butea ( palas ) on a 50:50 basis is an excellent anthelmintic. It should be given in doses of one teaspoon thrice a day. It helps remove all intestinal parasites. The seeds of butea can also be administered alone with beneficial results in expelling intestinal worms. One teaspoon of seeds may be given either in the form of powder or paste with one teaspoon of honey, thrice daily. They are specially beneficial in the treatment of roundworms and tapeworms.

The leaves, bark, rout-bark, fruit, and the flowers of vasaka tree also help in removing intestinal parasites. A decoction of the root and bark can be prepared by boiling 30 gm of the root and bark in 500 ml of water, till it is reduced by one-third. This decoction may be given in doses of 30ml twice or thrice daily for two or three days. The juice of the fresh leaves can also be used in doses of a teaspoon thrice a day for three days.

Another valuable remedy for expelling intestinal worms is the herb calamus. The bitter element in this herb, acorin, is an anthelmintic.

Hyperacidity and Heartburn

Hyperacidity and Heartburn
If you feel acid problem in your stomach then chew some basil leaves. Slowly suck a small piece of jaggery. Almonds are quite effective in treating heartburn; chew few almonds when you experience heartburn. A glass of chilled milk is a quick remedy for hyperacidity and heartburn. Ginger root with honey taken after meal is effective for treating heartburn.
Fruits like apple, watermelon and banana are recommended for people with hyperacidity problem. Avoid fried food, pickle, hot and spicy food. Take your meals regularly on time, don’t skip them. Drink plenty of water. Avoid garlic, onion, pepper, radish and cabbage. Avoid unripe fruits. Do not haste while eating, always chew your food properly. Include plenty of green and leafy vegetables in your diet.

Indigestion
Every 3 to 4 hours drink water with 2 to 3 drops of mint essence in it. To prevent acid indigestion put some lemon juice or cider vinegar in a glass of water and drink it before the meal. Massage your stomach with a mixture of 2 to 3 drops of garlic oil and half a cup of Soya oil. Ginger tea after meal promotes digestion. Herbal tea prepared using blackberry, raspberry, mint and camomile is effective for indigestion. Take one glass of honey and lemon juice, both mixed in equal quantity. For instant relief add some baking soda to one glass of water and drink it.

Cholestrol & Blood Pressure treatment

High Blood Cholesterol treatment
Lecithin, also a fatty food substance and the most abundant of the phospholipids, is beneficial in case of increase in cholesterol level. It has the ability to break up cholesterol into small particles which can be easily handled by the system. With sufficient intake of lecithin, cholesterol cannot build up against the walls of the arteries and veins. Lecithin also increases the production of bile acids made from cholesterol, thereby reducing its amount in the blood, Egg yolk, vegetable oils, wholegrain cereals, soyabeans, and unpasturised milk are rich sources of lecithin. The cells of the body are also capable of synthesizing it as needed, if several of the B vitamins are present.

Vitamins B6, choline, and inositol are particularly effective in reducing the level of blood cholesterol. Wheat germ, yeast, or vitamin B extracted from bran contain high quantities of these vitamins. Vitamin E also elevates blood lecithin and reduces cholesterol. The patient should take liberal quantities of vitamin E-rich foods such as sunflower seeds, safflower, soyabean oils, butter, and sprouted seed and grains.

Sunflower seeds are valuable in lowering high blood cholesterol. They contain a substantial quantity of linoleic acid which is the fat helpful in reducing cholesterol deposits on the walls of arteries. Substituting sunflower seeds for some of the solid fats like butter and cream will, therefore, lead to great improvement in health.

Regular drinking of a decoction of coriander seeds helps lower blood cholesterol. It is a good diuretic and helps stimulate the kidneys. It is prepared by boiling two tablespoons of dry seeds in a glass of water and straining the decoction after cooling. This decoction should be taken twice daily.

The herb ishabgul has been found beneficial in the treatment of high cholesterol level. The oil of the seeds of this plant should be given for lowering blood cholesterol. It contains fifty per cent linoleic acid. This oil is more active than safflower oil, and one teaspoon should be taken twice daily.

The amount of fibre in the diet also influences the cholesterol levels and LDL cholesterol can be lowered by taking diets rich in fibres. The most significant sources of dietary fibre are unprocessed wheat bran, whole cereals such as wheat, rice, barley, rye; legumes such as potatoes, carrots, beet, and turnips, fruits such as mangoes and guavas; and leafy vegetables such as cabbage, lady’s fingers, lettuce and celery. Oat bran and corn bran are specially beneficial in lowering LDL cholesterol.

High Blood Pressure treatment
Garlic is regarded as an effective means of lowering blood pressure. It is said to reduce spasms of the small arteries. It also slows down the pulse rate and modifies the heart rhythm, besides relieving the symptoms of dizziness, numbness, shortness of breath, and the formation of gas within the digestive tract. It may be taken in the form of raw cloves or two to three capsules a day.

Indian gooseberry is another effective remedy for high blood pressure. A tablespoon each of fresh amla juice and honey mixed together should be taken every morning in this condition.

Lemon is also regarded as a valuable food to control high blood pressure. It is a rich source of vitamin P which is found both in the juice and peel of the fruit. This vitamin is essential for preventing capillary fragility.

Grapefruit is useful in preventing high blood pressure. The vitamin P content in the fruit is helpful in toning up the arteries.

Watermelon is another valuable safeguard against high blood pressure. A substance extracted from watermelon seeds is said to have a definite action in dilating the blood vessels, which results in lowering the blood pressure. The seeds, dried and roasted, should be taken in liberal quantities.

Rice has a low-fat, low-cholesterol, and low-salt content. It makes a perfect diet for those hypertensive persons who have been advised salt-restricted diets. Calcium in brown rice, in particular, soothes and relaxes the nervous system and helps relieve the symptoms of high blood pressure.

Potatoes, specially in boiled form, are a valuable food for lowering blood pressure. When boiled with their skin, they absorb very little salt. Thus they can form a useful addition to a salt-free diet recommended for patients with high blood pressure. Potatoes are rich in potassium but not in sodium salts. The magnesium present in the vegetable exercises beneficial effects in lowering blood pressure.

Parsley is very useful in high blood pressure. It contains elements, which help maintain the blood vessels, particularly, the capillaries. It keeps the arterial system in a healthy condition. It may be taken as a beverage by simmering 20 gm of fresh parsley leaves gently in 250 ml of water for a few minutes. This may be drunk several times daily.

Among the herbs, rauwolfia is the best remedy for high blood pressure. Alkaloids of this drug, which have a direct effect on hypertension, have been isolated and are being widely used by practitioners of modem medicine, but they have certain unpleasant side-effects which the drug, taken in raw form, does not have. Practitioners of the Indian system of medicine have, therefore, preferred to use the root of the drug in a powdered from. Half a teaspoon of this drug, taken thrice a day, is very effective in hypertension.

Raw vegetable juices, especially carrot and spinach juices, taken separately or in combination, are also beneficial in the treatment of high blood pressure. If taken in combination, 300 ml of carrot juice and 200 ml of spinach juice should be mixed to make 500 ml or half a litre of the juice, and taken daily. If taken separately, one glass should be taken twice daily, morning and evening.

Recent studies have revealed an important link between dietary calcium and potassium and hypertension. Researchers have found that people who take potassium-rich diets have a low incidence of hypertension even if they do not control their salt intake. They have also found that people with hypertension do not seem to get much calcium in the form of dairy products. These two essential nutrients seem to help the body secrete excess sodium and are involved in important functions which control the working of the vascular system. Potassium is found in abundance in fruits and vegetables, and calcium in dairy products.

Natural Headache Cure

There are several natural remedies for various types or headaches. The juice of three or four slices of lemon should be squeezed in a cup of tea and taken by the patient for treating this condition. It gives immediate relief. The crust of lemon, which is generally thrown away, has been found useful in headaches caused by heat. Lemon crusts should be pounded into a fine paste in a mortar and applied as plaster on the forehead. Applying the yellow, freshly pared-off rind of a lemon to each temple will also give relief.

Apples are valuable in curing all types of headaches. After removing the upper rind and the inner hard portion of a ripe apple, it should be taken with a little salt every morning on an empty stomach in such cases. This should be continued for about a week.

The flowers of henna have been found valuable in curing headaches caused by hot sun. The flowers should be rubbed in vinegar and applied over the forehead. This remedy will soon provide relief.

Cinnamon is useful in headaches caused by exposure to cold air. A fine paste of this spice should be prepared by mixing it with water and it should be applied over the temples and forehead to obtain relief.

The herb marjoram is beneficial in the treatment of a nervous headache. An infusion of the leaves is taken as a tea in the treatment of this disorder.

The herb rosemary has been found valuable in headaches resulting from cold. A handful of this herb should be boiled in a litre of water and put in a mug. The head should be covered with a towel and the steam inhaled for as long as the patient can bear. This should be repeated till the headache is relieved.


Migraine relief can be obtained from the juice of ripe grapes and is an effective home remedy. It is said that King Jamshed of Persia, who was very fond of grapes, once stored the juice of grapes well packed in bottles and made it public that the bottles contained strong poison so as to prevent others from taking it. It so happened that the king\'s wife was struck with migraine and having obtained no relief from any treatment, decided to end her life by taking this so-called ‘poison’. She took it several times in small doses and contrary to her expectations, it gave her great relief instead of killing her.

Niacin has proved helpful in relieving migraine pain. Valuable sources of this vitamin are yeast, whole wheat, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, nuts, sunflower seeds, liver, and fish. Vitamin I complex tablets containing 100 mg of niacin can be taken for the same purpose.

An ancient folk remedy for relieving the pain of migraine is a cabbage leaf compress. A few leaves of the vegetable should be crushed, and then placed in a cloth and bound on the forehead at bedtime, or when convenient during the day. The Compress should be renewed when the leaves dry out.

The crusts of lemon have also been found beneficial in the treatment of migraine. These crusts should be included into a fine paste in a mortar. The paste should be applied, it plaster on the forehead. It will provide great relief.

Carrot juice, in combination with spinach like, or beet and cucumber juices, has been found beneficial in the treatment of migraine. In the first combination, 200 ml of spinach juice may be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice to prepare 500 ml or half a litre of the combined juices. In the second combination, 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices may be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice.

Diarrhoea treatment

Buttermilk is one of the most effective home remedies in the treatment of diarrhoea. Buttermilk is the residual milk left after the fat has been removed from curd by churning. It helps overcome harmful intestinal flora. The acid in the buttermilk also fights germs and bacteria. Buttermilk may be taken with a pinch of salt three or four times a day for controlling this disease.

Carrot soup is another effective home remedy for diarrhoea. It supplies water to combat dehydration; replenishes sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sulphur, and magnesium; supplies pectin; and coats the intestine to allay inflammation. It also checks the growth of harmful intestinal bacteria and prevents vomiting. Half a kilogram of carrots may be cooked in 150 ml of water until they become soft. The pulp should be strained and enough boiled water added to it to make a litre. Three-quarters of a tablespoon of salt may be added. This soup should be given in small amounts to the patient every half an hour.

Fenugreek leaves are useful in diarrhoea. One teaspoon of seeds which have been boiled and fried in butter should be taken with a cup of buttermilk twice daily. They are valuable in allaying biliousness. The seeds are also beneficial in the treatment of this disease.

In case of diarrhoea caused by indigestion, dry or fresh ginger is very useful. A piece of dry ginger should be powdered along with a crystal of rock salt, and quarter of a teaspoon of this powder should be taken with a small piece of jaggery. It will bring quick relief as ginger, being carminative, aids digestion by stimulating the gastrointestinal tract.

Mint juice is also beneficial in the treatment of diarrhoea. One teaspoon of fresh mint juice, mixed with a teaspoon each of lime juice and honey, can be given thrice daily with excellent results in the treatment of this disease.

The juice of bottle gourd is a valuable medicine for excessive thirst due to severe diarrhoea. A glass of plain juice with a pinch of salt should be taken every day in treating this condition.

The juice of fresh leaves of drumstick is also valuable in diarrhoea. A teaspoon of this juice, mixed with a teaspoon of honey and a glass of tender coconut water, can be given two to three times as a herbal medicine in the treatment of diarrhoea.

The pomegranate has proved beneficial in the treatment of diarrhoea on account of its astringent properties. If the patient develops weakness due to profuse and continuous purging, he should repeatedly be given about 50 ml of pomegranate juice to drink. This will control the diarrhoea.

Mango seeds are valuable in diarrhoea. The seeds should be collected during the mango season, dried in the shade and powdered, and kept stored for use as a medicine when required. A dose of about one and a half to two grams with or without honey, should be administered twice daily.

Sesame seeds are helpful in the treatment of this condition. Two tablespoons of the seeds should be lightly roasted in a frying pan. They should then be ground into a fine powder and mixed with one tablespoon of cow's ghee. The mass should be divided into three parts and each part should be taken with half a cup of boiled goat's milk thrice daily for six days by the patients. It acts as an excellent medicine in this condition.

Turmeric has proved to be another valuable home remedy for diarrhoea. It is a very useful intestinal antiseptic. It is also a gastric stimulant and tonic. One teaspoon of fresh turmeric rhizome juice or one teaspoon of dry rhizome powder may be taken in one cup of buttermilk or plain water.

Rice is useful in treating diarrhoea in children. A teaspoon of powder of charred parboiled rice, mixed with a glass of buttermilk, should be given in does of thirty grams every half an hour. This will bring excellent results.

Cooked or baked apples are good for diarrhoea. The cooking process softens the cellulose. Much of its value as a regulating material is thus lost and it is effective in looseness of the bowels. A glass of fresh tomato juice, mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper, taken in the morning, also proves beneficial. Other starchy liquids such as arrowroot water, barley water, and coconut water are also useful in the treatment of diarrhoea. They not only replace the fluid lost but also bind the stools. Other home remedies include bananas and garlic. Bananas contain pectin and encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria. Garlic is a powerful, effective, and harmless germ killer. It aids digestion and removes intestinal worms.

Diabetes treatment

Among the several home remedies that have proved beneficial in controlling diabetes, perhaps the most important is the use of bitter gourd. It has lately been established that bitter gourd contains a hypoglycaemic or insulin-like principle, designated as 'plantinsulin', which has been found valuable in lowering the blood and urine sugar levels. It should, therefore, be included liberally in the diet of the diabetic. For better results, the diabetic should take the juice of about four or five karelas every morning on an empty stomach. The seeds can be added to food in a powdered form. Diabetics can also use bitter gourd in the form of a decoction by boiling the pieces in water or in the form of dry powder.

Indian gooseberry, with its high vitamin C content, is considered valuable in diabetes. A tablespoon of its juice, mixed with a cup of bitter gourd juice, taken daily for two months, will stimulate the islets of Langerhans, that is, the isolated group of cells that secrete the hormone insulin in the pancreas. This mixture reduces the blood sugar in diabetes.

Jambul fruit is another effective home remedy. It is regarded in traditional medicine as a specific against diabetes because of its effect on the pancreas. The fruit as such, the seeds, and fruit juice are all useful in the treatment of this disease. The seeds contain a glucoside 'jamboline' which is believed to have the power to check the pathological conversion of starch into sugar in cases of increased production of glucose. The seeds should be dried and powdered. One teaspoon of this powder should be mixed in one cup of milk or water or half a cup of curd, and taken twice daily. The inner bark of the jambul tree is also used in the treatment of diabetes. The bark is dried and burnt. It will produce an ash of white colour. This ash should be pestled in mortar, strained and bottled. The diabetic patient should be given ten grams of this ash on an empty stomach with water in the morning, and twenty grams in the afternoon, and in the evening an hour after taking meals. An equal quantity of amla powder, jamun powder, and bitter gourd powder also makes a very useful remedy for diabetes. A teaspoon of this mixture once or twice a day would be effective in checking the progress of the disease.

Grapefruit is a splendid food in the diet of a diabetic patient. If grapefruits were eaten more liberally, there would be much less diabetes. If you have sugar, use three grapefruits three times a day. If you do not have sugar, but a tendency towards it and want to prevent it, use three a day.

The seeds of fenugreek have been found effective in the treatment of diabetes. Fenugreek seeds, when given in varying doses of 25 gm to 100 gm daily, diminish reactive hyperglycaemia in diabetic patients. Levels of glucose, serum cholesterol, and triglycerides were also signficantly reduced in the diabetes patients when the seeds were consumed.

Experiments have shown that the intake of water extract of Bengal gram enhances the utilization of glucose in both diabetic and normal persons. When kept on a diet which included liberal supplements of Bengal gram extract, the condition of tile patient improved considerably and his insulin requirement was reduced to about twenty units per day. Diabetes patients who are on a prescribed diet which does not severely restrict the intake of carbohydrates, but includes liberal amounts of Bengal gram extract, have shown considerable improvement in their fasting blood sugar levels, glucose tolerance, urinary excretion of sugar, and general condition.
Diabetes treatment using Black Gram

For a milder type of diabetes, two tablespoons of germinated black gram, taken with half a cup of fresh bitter gourd juice and a teaspoon of honey, is said to be useful. It should be taken once daily for three to four months. A restriction should be placed on the intake of carbohydrates. Even in severe cases, regular use of this combination, with other precautions, is useful as a health-giving food for the prevention of various complications that may arise due to malnutrition in diabetics.

The tender leaves of the mango tree are considered useful in diabetes. An infusion is prepared by soaking 15 gm of fresh leaves in 250 ml of water overnight, and squeezing them well in the water in the moming. This filtrate should be taken every morning to control early diabetes. As an alternative, the leaves should be dried in the shade, powdered and preserved for use when necessary. Half a teaspoon of this powder should be taken twice a day.

The seeds of parslane are useful in diabetes. A teaspoon of the seeds should be taken every day with half a cup of water for three to four months. It will increase the body's own insulin and help in curing diabetes.

Besides bitter gourd, certain other vegetables have been found useful in diabetes. These include string beans, cucumber, onion, and garlic. Tea made of the pods of string beans is valuable in diabetes.

Dietaries for Diabetes
Person should be lacto-vegetarian and take low-calorie, low-fat food
The primary dietary consideration for a diabetic is that he should be a strict lacto-vegetarian and take a low-calorie, low-fat, alkaline diet of high-quality natural foods. Wholegrains, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and dairy products form a good diet for the diabetic.
Raw foods should be taken, home-made cottage cheese, curd, buttermilk
Emphasis should be on raw foods as they stimulate the pancreas and increase insulin production. Home-made cottage cheese and various forms of soured milk such as curd and buttermilk are the best sources of proteins.

Other Diabetes treatments
Exercise, jogging, swimming
Exercise is also an important factor in the treatment of diabetes. Light games ,jogging and swimming are recommended.
Yogic asanas
Yogic asanas such as bhujangasana, halasana, shalabhasana, dhanurasana, paschimottanasana, sarvangasana, and shavasana will be beneficial