Ginger tea. It’s easy enough to make ginger tea, simply add boiling water to slices of ginger root. Adding lemon is a way to make it taste better and get more benefits from it.
The following recipes are a twists on this long-loved delight. Experiment by adding fennel seeds, coriander seeds, nutmeg, star anise, and lemon or orange peel to create your own favorite blend.
Ginger-Cinnamon Tea Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups cold water
One 2-inch piece cinnamon stick, broken up in pieces
2 heaping teaspoons black tea
Seed of 3 cardamom pods
One ¼-inch-thick slice fresh ginger
3 whole cloves
2 black peppercorns
½ cup coconut milk or cream
1 to 2 tablespoons honey
Method
Bring water to a boil in small saucepan. Add cinnamon, tea, and spices; cover.
Boil for 2 minutes and remove from heat. Steep for 5 minutes.
Add honey and coconut cream.
Pour mixture through fine wire-mesh strainer into a teapot, discarding solids.
Garnish with cinnamon sticks.
Turmeric & Ginger Tea Recipe
Ingredients
250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) almond or rice milk
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
6 drops stevia liquid
Method
Add the almond milk to small saucepan and heat gently until it reaches room temperature.
Add the turmeric and ginger to a mug.
Pour a small amount of warm milk into the mug and stir to create a liquid paste, ensuring there are no lumps.
Add the remaining milk and sweeten with stevia.
Simple Ginger Tea Recipe
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot
1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
1 1⁄2 teaspoons white sugar
Method
Place grated ginger into a 2-cup glass measuring cup.
Fill to the 1-1/2 cup line with boiling water.
Set timer for 10 minutes.
When timer goes off, strain into a large mug and stir in sugar
(you may need more or less, depending on how sweet you want your tea).
Taste; if it's too strong (too gingery) for you, add a little more boiling water to your mug, but I found the strong taste really grew on me, so I hope you try it this way first!
Sip and enjoy!
Note#1: If that's too much, you can use just 1 tsp grated ginger and just 1 cup of boiling water, but I like a big mug.
Note#2: a squeeze of lemon can be added, and maple syrup is an interesting replacement for the white sugar.
Note#3: If you triple or quadruple this recipe, you can make a lovely pot of ginger tea instead of a single serving.
Ginger Tea For Cold
Ingredients
2-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
2 stalks lemongrass, green tops removed then pale ends finely chopped
3 cups water
3 tablespoons honey
Method
Bring ginger, lemongrass, and water to a boil in a saucepan.
Remove from heat and add honey, stirring until dissolved.
Let mixture steep partially uncovered for about 15 minutes.
Strain lemongrass and ginger from tea, and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra kick of endorphins, add a teaspoon of chili powder to the mix.
Flu Season Ginger Honey Lemon Tonic
Ingredients
1 cup water
1-inch piece ginger root (or more, to taste), peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 whole organic lemon
1 teaspoon honey, or to taste
1 ounce whiskey (optional)
Method
In a small pot over medium heat, heat the water, ginger, lemon juice, and honey.
Strain the mixtures into a mug and add the shot of whiskey, is using.
Updated from recipe originally published December 2007.
Simple Hot Ginger Tea Recipe
Ingredients
Fresh ginger root - approx 3 ounces
Boiled water - approx 3 cups
Honey or maple syrup or brown sugar - to taste, as sweeteners (optional)
Apple or lemon (optional)
Method
Wash the ginger. Scrub it well.
Peel the ginger and slice it thinly, in small pieces. Use caution when cutting the ginger.
Peeling is optional, if you have washed it well.
Boil the water.
There are several ways to perform the next step - the method will depend on your preference:
Pour the boiled water into a teapot into which you have already placed the freshly sliced ginger.
Put the lid on the teapot to stop the pot from cooling down too quickly and to keep the aromatic ingredients in the tea. Steep for 10 - 15 minutes.
If you boil the water in a saucepan rather than in a kettle, you can add the ginger to the saucepan and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes. After simmering let it sit for 5 minutes before pouring.
Use a tea ball to hold the sliced ginger and steep in a cup for 15 minutes.
Make sure to use a saucer to cover the top of the cup to prevent the aromatic elements from escaping.
Strain the tea after steeping or boiling and serve.
Add sweeteners or flavour if desired.
Drink hot, at room temperature or cold - as preferred.
Ginger tea with milk:
Ingredients
3 oz ginger slices, fresh
1 cup water
2 cups milk (dairy or plant)
Method
Boil the water. Add the ginger slices to the water.
Boil for 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Add 2 cups of milk.
Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Serve.
This tea is very soothing for stomach.
Ginger tea cold fusion:
Ingredients
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
1 quart water
1 lemon, juiced
Ice cubes
Sweetener (optional)
Method
Wash, peel and grate the fresh ginger.
Place in 1 quart water. Bring to the boil.
Add the juice from one lemon.
Strain into a glass. Add plenty of ice.
Add sweetener of choice. This step is optional.
Serve. The tea is now ready to drink.
Fresh Ginger Tea
Ingredients
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, thinly sliced
Method
8 ounces boiling water
Place sliced ginger in a tea infuser inside a mug.
Pour hot water in mug, cover, and steep for five minutes.
Remove infuser before drinking.
Fresh Ginger Tea With Honey
Ingredients
1/4 cup grated fresh ginger
4 cups boiling water
4 teaspoons honey
Method
Put the grated ginger into a teapot and pour in the boiling water.
Allow the mixture to steep for 4 minutes.
Strain and serve the tea with a teaspoon of honey in each cup.
Stir and serve.
Soothing Ginger Tea
Ingredients
4 1/2 teaspoons cardamom pods, crushed
4 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
5 cups water
1 piece (6 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and sliced inch thick (about 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
Method
Toast cardamom and fennel in a saucepan over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
Add water and ginger. Reduce heat, and simmer until it reaches the desired strength, 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from heat, and stir in honey and mint leaves.
Let stand for 5 minutes. Strain into mugs. Garnish with mint
Ginger Tea
Ingredients
8 to 10 slices of unpeeled, fresh ginger
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Brown sugar, to taste
Method
Add ginger slices, grated ginger, and brown sugar to 4 to 5 cups water and bring to a boil in a saucepan for approximately 20 minutes. Strain and serve immediately.
Speedy Spicy Fresh Ginger Tea
(or Apple-Spice Ginger Tea)
Ingredients
6 cups purified or spring water
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped into small bits
2 medium lemons, juiced (about 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice)
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp cinnamon (or a cinnamon stick)
1/4 cup maple syrup, grade B (or another sweetener, adjust to taste)
Method
Add 2 cups of water and the fresh ginger to a high speed blender.
Blend from low to high for about 60 seconds, until the water turns a light yellow color and all of the ginger has been pulverized. A few tiny clumps is OK, as they will be strained later.
Pour this ginger mixture along with the remaining 4 cups of water into a large pot and bring to a boil.
Add in the cinnamon or cinnamon stick. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Note: If you have a Vitamix, you could also just use the "soup" feature to warm your tea!
When the simmering time is up, pour the tea back into the blender container, but use a mesh strainer to catch any of the ginger pulp and particles.
A large mesh strainer will make things easiest, although a small strainer could work too.
You could also use a nut milk back if needed.
Add the lemon juice, cayenne and sweetener to the blender as well and do a quick thirty second blend on low to mix the ingredients.
Take a sip and add additional cayenne or sweetener to taste. Serve warm.
Store leftovers in the fridge and serve chilled or re-warm in a microwave or on your stovetop.
Or even in your blender on "soup" setting.
Honey, Lemon & Ginger Tea
Enjoy a healthy lifestyle with this natural infusion.
One spoonful in a cup of hot water every night before bed will keep you free from colds and sore throats.
This natural remedy is the perfect cure all to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Using a sharp knife, thinly slice an unwaxed lemon.
Peel the root ginger by scraping a teaspoon along the length of the ginger to remove the skin.
Thinly slice the root ginger.
Pour some honey into a glass jar, add alternate slices of lemon and ginger with honey in between.
Screw on lid and store in the refrigerator until the mixture slowly turns into a jelly
Spoon a tablespoonful of honey, lemon and ginger into a cup and add boiling water.
Enjoy a refreshing, healthy drink.
Use unwaxed lemons, preferably organic
Peel the root ginger with a teaspoon.
Use the best quality honey you can afford.
Add alternate slices of lemon & ginger and smother in honey
Remove the wax coating from the lemons with hot soapy water with 1/4-1/2 cup ammonia added, rinse well.
Tips
If you only want to make one cup of tea, simply grate 3 teaspoons of ginger to one cup boiling water.
If you have ginger tea left over, store in a jug in the refrigerator. It can be reheated or drunk as iced tea.
Try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the tea for a spicy zing.
You can also grate ginger and wrap in plastic wrap, roll it up like a candy and store in freezer for later use, by breaking off what you need.
A tisane is a form of medicinal preparation and provides therapeutic benefits. If you are using the tisane for medicinal purposes, do not add sweeteners.
You can use juices from any fruit if you want your tea to have a sweet taste.
Ginger works synergistically with peppermint. (A synergistic reaction is one whereby the effect of combining two or more agents is greater than the simple sum of the individual agents.) It can be added safely to any tea.
If you want to increase the heat effect of the tea, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Spins on Ginger Tea:
Add fresh lemon juice for zesty-brightness, (think fall-lemonade!)
Add Mulling Spices! Diffuse some mulling spices into your tea as it simmers .. smells ah-mazing.
(Mulling spices like clove, star anise..)
Add cayenne for extra spiciness
Add cinnamon to turn up the cozy
Add a hibiscus tea bag for a pink-sweet-ginger tea
Add maple syrup as a cozy vegan sweetener
Add a whole fresh apple, blend and strain the pulp for a apple-cider-ginger tea
Add a dandelion tea bag for a detoxifying morning tea (I add lemon and cayenne too)
Add a bedtime or chamomile tea bag to calm your nerves
Add some fresh or extract vanilla for a sweet aroma
Add turmeric for a wellness super-spice boost
Add fresh orange peel and juice for a citrus-ginger spin
Add crushed cranberry for a cran-ginger tea ...and so much more!
Source: Google
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DISCLAIMER
The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider
The Zingiberaceae botanical family to which ginger belongs includes three spices: turmeric, cardamom and ginger. From ancient India and China to Greece and Rome, the rhizome (root) of ginger has been revered as a culinary and medicinal spice. Gingerbread, ginger beer and preserved ginger are all familiar products. But ginger is more than a seasoning - its medicinal properties have been valued and used throughout the ages.
The many curative properties of ginger are widely researched. Used on the skin it can stimulate the circulation and soothe burns. As a diaphoretic it encourages perspiration, so it can be used in feverish conditions such as influenza or colds. The root, which is the part of the plant most widely used in alternative forms of medicine, is rich in volatile oils. It is these oils that contain the active component gingerol.
Ginger is a common ingredient in Asian and Indian cuisine. However, ginger has been used for its medicinal properties for centuries among many cultures.
Ginger has a long history of use for relieving digestive problems such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain.
Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like ginger decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and overall mortality while promoting a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy and overall lower weight.
Reduces Arthritic Inflammation
The anti-inflammatory nature of ginger means that it can help with a host of inflammation-based conditions and diseases. Not least of which is arthritis, which millions of American suffer from, with millions more diagnosed each years as the baby boomer population grow older. There is even a bit of a pain relief characteristic to ginger, which is welcome news to those that don’t want to take a pill every day to relieve pain.
Relieves Gas
Gas can be embarrassing at the wrong times, and there are a ton of anti-gas products on the market. If you’re looking for a more natural way to treat it you should start buying and using more ginger. Ginger tea is easy enough to make and drink and if you drink it before you go to sleep you can let it work overnight while you’re sleeping. It should act to clear out your digestive system and neutralize the problem from the inside.
Ginger Make You Sleepy
Because of its calming nature on many systems of the body, a common question is whether ginger will make you sleepy or drowsy. There are other properties of ginger that make it unlikely that it will make you sleepy. It increases the circulation and most users report that it gives them more energy, not less. When it is time for sleep though, ginger may help remove toxins that used to lead to sleeplessness, allowing you to fall asleep more easily.
Relieve Nausea
One of the best-known benefits of ginger tea is its ability to combat nausea. Drinking a cup of ginger tea before traveling can help prevent the nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. If you did not drink ginger tea before you became nauseous, drink a cup of ginger tea at the first sign of nausea to relieve the symptom.
Relieve Stress
Ginger contains a potent antioxidant, gingerol, which helps cleanse the harmful chemicals our bodies produce when we’re worried, so ginger can help psychological stress too.The drinks is also great at uplifting one's mood and can banish all negative feelings.
Packed with antioxidants, it has a whole range of health benefits so is the perfect Winter warmer.
Strengthen Immunity
Ginger tea may help strengthen your immunity due to the high levels of antioxidants in ginger. Many people drink ginger tea to help prevent cancer.
Relieve Menstrual Discomfort
Drinking ginger tea is not the only way you can benefit from this mixture. If you have cramping during your menstrual cycle, try soaking a towel in warm ginger tea and apply the towel to your lower abdomen. The effects of the ginger may help relieve the pain and relax the muscles. At the same time, drink a cup of ginger tea with honey.
Try placing a hot towel dipped in ginger tea on your uterine area. It will relax your muscles and give you some much needed relief, as well as provide a soothing effect on the area.
Improve Blood Circulation
The vitamins, minerals and amino acids in ginger tea can help restore and improve blood circulation that may help decrease the chance of cardiovascular problems. Ginger may prevent fat from depositing in the arteries helping to prevent heart attacks and stroke.
Fight Respiratory Problems
Ginger tea can help relieve congestion associated with the common cold. Try a cup of ginger tea for the respiratory symptoms associated with environmental allergies.
Protects Against Alzheimer’s Disease
If Alzheimer’s runs in your family, or you are just worried about coming down with the debilitating disease, you should think about incorporating more ginger into your diet and daily routine. Research has shown that ginger helps to slow down the loss of brain cells that typically is a precursor to Alzheimer’s. By protecting and preserving these cells you are prolonging the amount of good years you have being alert and coherent and aware of your surroundings.
Stimulates Appetite
If you have a sluggish digestive system and find that you need to get your digestive fires going before a meal, ginger can help. It may be the case that you don’t produce enough stomach acid, and ginger can act as an appetite stimulant, getting your digestive juices revved up so that you are able to digest your meal better. Improper digestion of foods leaves them fermenting in your digestive tract
Helps with Weight Loss
Losing weight is one of the most significantly positive things you can do for your overall health, and ginger can play an integral role in the process. The reason is because it acts as a fat burner, specifically helping to make sure that the weight you’re losing is from fat, and not just general weight or water loss. Another factor that helps shed the pounds is that ginger helps you feel full, so you’ll eat less and feel fuller longer, reducing your overall caloric intake.
Relieves Tired Muscles
The sort of muscle tiredness you get after strength training is the type that ginger works best on. This means that your muscles will recover better and allow you to take part in cardio workouts on your off days. It means you’ll be more likely to be more active instead of being out of commission on the days following your weight lifting workouts. Increased lean muscle mass generally equates to natural weight loss as you burn calories around the clock.
Helps Manage Glucose Levels
Research out of Australia suggests that ginger can help keep blood glucose levels in check. This is important because these levels have a direct impact on weight loss and weight gain, as well as how energetic or lethargic you feel throughout the day. If you’ve noticed that you get a midday crash it’s likely due to your blood sugar levels, and adding ginger to your lunch might help you stay focused and on task. An all-natural alternative to products like 5 Hour “Energy”.
Helps the Body Absorb Nutrients
When you’re trying to lose weight getting the right nutrients is essential. But if your body is overweight and not used to getting the nutrients it needs, it may have become used to not getting the required vitamins and now it doesn’t properly absorb them. More ginger means that you’ll be better absorbing the sort of nutrients that will help you in your pursuit and get you better results more quickly with the same amount of effort.
Clears Sinuses
If you’re looking for sinus relief without having to resort to an over-the-counter drug, turn to ginger first. There is an active ingredient in ginger that has shown to work wonders on the sinuses, helping to unclog them and facilitate drainage. All you need to do is brew a nice cup of hot ginger tea to get the benefits without the use of medications with possible side effects.
Increases Sexual Desire
With an increased function in the circulatory system, it’s no wonder that ginger has been referenced as an aphrodisiac for thousands of years. It didn’t take long for people to make the connection that after consuming ginger they felt an extra pep in their step and felt like things were firing on all cylinders. The nice part is that it works for both sexes equally, since both the clitoris and penis rely heavily on circulation in order to become aroused and engorged.
Increases Male Fertility
Ginger tea has been proven to help male fertility.Some studies show that regular intake of ginger may increase a man's sperm count if consumed on a daily basis as well as the quality of the sperm. if consumed on a daily basis
As an added bonus, it can also help treat erectile dysfunction as well as act as an aphrodisiac
Protects Against Nuclear Radiation
Hopefully not something you have to worry about in the near future, but still good to know in case World War III breaks out. But those living near the Fukushima disaster area have given strong consideration to upping their ginger intake with this news. If you want to get the full benefits of this feature you’ll have to have a daily dose of ginger so it’s in your system, and stays there.
Dosage Recommendations
"Prescription for Herbal Healing,"
Author Phyllis Balch recommends..
2 teaspoons or 1 gram of powdered or fresh grated ginger root per cup of boiling water to prepare ginger tea.
For constipation
Drink 1 cup of ginger tea two to three times a day.
Your doctor can also recommend the right dose for you.
Safety Issues
Diabetics should not take ginger tea, because it might affect the absorption of diabetic medications, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. As of 2011, ginger tea’s safety during pregnancy has not been established. Do not use ginger tea when you are pregnant unless such use is under the supervision of your doctor. Ginger has blood-thinning properties. It can prolong your bleeding time when combined with blood-thinning agents such as aspirin and warfarin. If you have gallstones, UMMC recommends you speak to your doctor before consuming ginger.
Ginger - nutritional profile
Using fresh ginger is an easy way to flavor foods and drinks without adding unnecessary sodium. Since it is often consumed in such small amounts, ginger does not add significant quantities of calories, carbohydrate, protein or fiber.
Ginger does contain numerous other anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds beneficial to health such as gingerols, beta-carotene, capsaicin, caffeic acid, curcumin and salicylate.
Ginger provides a variety of vitamins and minerals:
Carbohydrate - 17.77 g
Dietary Fiber - 2 g
Protein - 1.82 g
Dietary Fiber - 2 g
Sugars - 1.7 g
Sodium - 13 mg
Vitamin B6 - 0.16 mg
Calcium - 16 mg
Iron - 0.6 mg
Vitamin C - 5 mg
Potassium - 415 mg
Magnesium - 43 mg
Phosphorus - 34 mg
Zinc - 0.34 mg
Folate - 11 mcg
Riboflavin - 0.034 mg
Niacin - 0.75 mg
Iron - 0.6 mg
Figures above are per 100g of ginger.
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The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider
What is Gall bladder?
The gall bladder is a small pear-shaped organ on the underside of the liver that is used to store bile. Bile juice is made in the liver and is stored in the gall bladder until it is needed to help the digestion of fat.
What Are Gallstones?
Gallstones are pieces of solid material that form in the gallbladder. These stones develop because cholesterol and pigments in bile sometimes form hard particles.
Gallstones are formed in liver. They travel through little tiny tubes called biliary ducts. But most of them end up in your gallbladder. When they got collected in gall bladder then they had seen as big stone like 10mm, 15mm in ultrasound or X-RAY. These stone are not hard in nature instead soft like rubber pieces. Large amounts of population have this but most of the time they are silent and don’t have any symptoms. If only small pieces are present then they don’t get detected in X-Ray or Ultrasound.
These stones actually formed from various small particles include cholesterol, bile salts and bile pigment.
The two main types of gallstones are:
Cholesterol Stones
Stones are of yellow green colour made up of mainly cholesterol and some part is bile salt. It is most common type.
Pigment Stones
These are small dark colour stones made up of too much bilburin in bile. These are mainly developed due to liver cirrhosis.
Gallstones Can Block The Normal Flow Of Bile
If they move from the gallbladder and lodge in any of the ducts that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine. The ducts include the
Hepatic ducts_which carry bile out of the liver
Cystic duct_which takes bile to and from the gallbladder
Common bile duct_which takes bile from the cystic and hepatic ducts to the small intestine
Bile trapped in these ducts can cause inflammation in the gallbladder, the ducts, or in rare cases, the liver. Other ducts open into the common bile duct, including the pancreatic duct, which carries digestive enzymes out of the pancreas.
Sometimes gallstones passing through the common bile duct provoke inflammation in the pancreas—called gallstone pancreatitis—an extremely painful and potentially dangerous condition
If any of the bile ducts remain blocked for a significant period of time, severe damage or infection can occur in the gallbladder, liver, or pancreas.
Left untreated, the condition can be fatal. Warning signs of a serious problem are fever, jaundice, and persistent pain
Causes of Gallstones
It's not clear what causes gallstones to form. Doctors think gallstones may result when:
Your bile contains too much cholesterol.
Normally, your bile contains enough chemicals to dissolve the cholesterol excreted by your liver. But if your liver excretes more cholesterol than your bile can dissolve, the excess cholesterol may form into crystals and eventually into stones.
Your bile contains too much bilirubin.
Bilirubin is a chemical that's produced when your body breaks down red blood cells. Certain conditions cause your liver to make too much bilirubin, including liver cirrhosis, biliary tract infections and certain blood disorders. The excess bilirubin contributes to gallstone formation.
Your gallbladder doesn't empty correctly.
If your gallbladder doesn't empty completely or often enough, bile may become very concentrated and this contributes to the formation of gallstones.
Some Possible Causes Include:
Excess bilirubin in the bile
Excess cholesterol in the bile
A non-stone-related blockage in the gallbladder that prevents proper emptying
Low bile concentration of a substance called bile salts
Genetics
Body weight
Decreased motility (movement) of the gallbladder
Diet
Risk Factors for Gallstones
Risk factors for getting gallstones include:
Genetics.
If other people in your family have had gallstones, you are at increased risk of developing gallstones.
Obesity .
This is one of the biggest risk factors. Obesity can cause a rise in cholesterol and can also keep the gallbladder from emptying completely.
Estrogen .
Estrogen can increase cholesterol and reduce gallbladder motility. Women who are pregnant or who take birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy have higher levels of estrogen and may be more likely to develop gallstones.
Ethnic background.
Certain ethnic groups, including Native Americans and Mexican-Americans, are more likely to develop gallstones.
Gender and age.
Gallstones are more common among women and older people.
Cholesterol drugs .
Some cholesterol-lowering drugs increase the amount of cholesterol in bile, which may increase the chances of developing cholesterol stones.
Diabetes .
People with diabetes tend to have higher levels of triglycerides (a type of blood fat), which is a risk factor for gallstones.
Rapid weight loss .
If a person loses weight too quickly, his or her liver secretes extra cholesterol, which may lead to gallstones. Also, fasting may cause the gallbladder to contract less.
Fat rich diet.
Eating a diet rich in fat and cholesterol and without enough fiber
Taking birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy
Being pregnant
Being overweight
Gallstone Symptoms
Gallstones often don't cause symptoms. Those that don't are called "silent stones." A person usually learns he or she has gallstones while being examined for another illness.
It's not uncommon for gallstones to cause no symptoms at all, and to be diagnosed during screening and testing for some other health problem.
But, in many people, gallstones can cause the symptoms of cholecystitis, including:
Pain in the upper abdomen and upper back; the pain may last for several hours.
Abdominal pain in the right upper part of the abdomen
Back pain, particularly located between your shoulder blades
Pain beneath the right shoulder blade
Pain in those areas which comes on quickly, worsens, and persists for at least 30 minutes, and may even last for a few hours
Fever with chills
Vomiting and nausea
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
Stools the color of clay
Pain that strikes after eating a fatty meal
gastrointestinal problems,Indigestion, bloating, and gas, heartburn,
A feeling of fullness in the abdomen
Pain that worsens after eating a meal, particularly fatty or greasy foods
Pain that increases when you breathe in deeply
If you have any of these symptoms, it's possible that gallstones may be to blame, so it's important to head to your doctor for an exam and to get started on treatment.
Gallstones may also rarely be an indication of gallbladder cancer, so it's best to get the problem correctly diagnosed right away.
Gallstones often don't cause symptoms. Those that don't are called "silent stones." A person usually learns he or she has gallstones while being examined for another illness.
How Are Gallstones Diagnosed?
If your doctor suspects you have gallstones, he or she will do a physical exam and may perform various other tests, including the following:
Blood tests:
Blood tests may be given to check for signs of infection or obstruction and/or to rule out other conditions.
Ultrasound :
This procedure produces images of various parts of the body and can be used to identify gallstones.
CAT scan :
This test uses specialized X-rays to create cross-section images of organs and body tissues.
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP):
This test uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to get pictures of structures inside the body, including the liver and the gallbladder.
Cholescintigraphy (HIDA scan):
This test can determine whether the gallbladder is contracting correctly. A radioactive material is injected into the patient and makes its way to the gallbladder.
The technician can then observe the movement of the gallbladder.
Endoscopic ultrasound:
This test combines ultrasound and endoscopy to look for gallstones.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP):
The doctor inserts an endoscope through the patient's mouth down to the small intestine and injects a dye to allow the bile ducts to be seen. The doctor can often then remove any gallstones that have moved into the ducts.
How Are Gallstones Treated?
Gallstones are usually treated with surgery to take out the gallbladder. The traditional operation is called an open cholecystectomy. A newer procedure, called laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is less invasive, has fever complications, and is used more often.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
During this procedure, instruments, a light, and a camera are passed through several small incisions in the abdomen. The surgeon views the inside of the body by looking at a video monitor. This procedure is used in of the majority of gallbladder removals. After the surgery, the patient spends the night in the hospital.
Open cholecystectomy.
This is a more invasive procedure in which the surgeon makes incisions in the abdomen to remove the gallbladder. The patient stays in the hospital for a few days after the surgery.
If gallstones are in the bile ducts, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography may be used to find and remove them before or during gallbladder surgery.
Medication:
A few types of medications, including bile salts, work to slowly break down small gallstones to reduce pain and symptoms.
Not everyone is a good candidate for this type of gallstone therapy, however.
Painkillers:
These may be recommended to control pain during an acute attack of cholecystitis.
Dietary changes:
Your doctor may recommend that you switch to a healthier, low-fat diet to help relieve your gallstone symptoms.
Homoeopathic Remedies For Gallstones
Homeopathy successfully dissolves small and medium-sized gallstones and help you avoid the gallbladder removal.
The Homeopathic remedies for gall stones are made of natural substances and have no side effects.
The best Homeopathic remedy for the patient is prescribed after taking note of the gall stone symptoms in each individual.
Chelidonium:
Best Homeopathic remedy for gall stones with pain
Natural Homeopathic medicine Chelidonium is the top natural cure for gallbladder stones. This Homeopathic medicine offers the best treatment for pain due to gall stones and jaundice when there is obstruction of the bile ducts. The most important symptom for using Chelidonium is pain under the right shoulder blade. In jaundice, this Homeopathic medicine can be used when the skin is yellow, urine is dark in colourand stool is clay-coloured. During jaundice, the tongue becomes yellow and flabby. Nausea and vomiting also occur. The patient requiring Homeopathic medicine Chelidonium may show a desire for very hot drinks along with the above symptoms. It is also a very beneficial Homeopathic remedy for gall bladder complaints that occurduring pregnancy.
Lycopodium:
Homeopathic medicine for gall stones with gastric symptoms
Homeopathic medicine Lycopodium is a natural cure for gallstones when they are accompanied by gastric symptoms like acidity, gas in abdomenor bloated abdomen. The patient complains of distension of abdomen from eating even a very small quantity of food. The gas rolls in abdomen and passes out with difficulty. The patient mainly complains of acidity that gets worse from taking starchy and flatulent food. The patient may also complain of a reduced appetite and fullness feeling in abdomen on eating even a little. There’s also an unusual craving for sweets and hot drinks along with the gastric symptoms.
Calcarea Carb:
Homeopathic medicine for gall stones in obese patients
Calcarea Carb is another top naturalHomeopathic medicine for gall stones that is always selected constitutionally. This Homeopathic remedy is very beneficial for obese patients with a fatty and flabby constitution. The abdomen contains excess of fat with its hardness and distension. The other constitutional symptoms include profuse sweating on head and sensitivity to cold air. There’s also an unusual craving for boiled eggs or strange things like chalk, pencils and lime. The patient dislikes hot food and likes cold drinks. Homeopathic medicine Calcarea Carb can also be used to relieve sour belching and sour vomiting due to gall stones.
Carduus Marianus:
Homeopathic medicine for inflamed gall bladder
Carduus Marianus is the best naturalHomeopathic remedy when the gall bladder is inflamed. There is pain in the right upper abdomen in gall bladder region, which is accompanied by nausea and vomiting of burning fluid. Carduus Marianus can also be used to treat jaundice in gall stones.
Phosphorus:
Homeopathic medicine for gall stones with sour belching, vomiting
Homeopathic medicine Phosphorus is a natural homeopathic treatment for gall stones in patients who complain of sour belching and vomiting after eating. The patient likes cold drinks, ice creams, chicken and fish in diet. This Homeopathic medicine is used for treatment of jaundice when the stool is very offensive with great weakness.
Best Homeopathic remedies for gall stones with acute pain
China
China is the ideal natural Homeopathic remedy for acute pain in gall bladder when the whole abdomen is bloated with excess of gas.
Vomiting of undigested food may also occur. Homeopathic medicine Chelidonium is a very beneficial natural remedy when the pain is below the right shoulder in the scapulae. Homeopathic medicine Berberis Vulgaris is of great help for treating sharp, stitching pains in the gall bladder. The pain may get worse from applying pressure. Colocynth, on the other hand, is the ideal Homeopathic remedy when the pain is of a cutting, shooting natureand gets better by applying pressure.
Top Homeopathic medicines for gas in abdomen in patients suffering from gall stones
Lycopodium
Lycopodium is a very beneficial natural Homeopathic medicine for excess gas in abdomen, especially the lower region.
The abdomen is bloated even after light eating. Mainly starchy food and flatulent food like cabbage worsenthe problem. Homeopathic medicine China is the ideal remedy when the whole abdomen is full of gas with a painful distension. Walking may providea slight relief from distension. Homeopathic medicine Carbo Veg is of great help when the gas is present mainly in the upper region of abdomen.
The abdomen is heavy, tenseand distended. Passage of a little gas providesa slight relief from distension.
Nux Vomica, Pulsatilla and Robinia:
Homeopathic medicines for acidity due to gall stones
Acidity or dyspepsia includes burning in stomach, sour or burning type of belching, nausea, vomiting and bloated abdomen. Natural Homeopathic medicine Nux Vomica is prescribed for patients complaining of acidity after eating. Such patients complain of sour burps, nausea and weight in stomach after eating. When the intake of coffee, spicy food or alcoholic drinks raises the dyspeptic symptoms, Nux Vomica yields excellent results.
Natural Homeopathic medicine Pulsatilla is the top herbal remedy for gallstones when eating of excessive fried or fatty food like butter or cream leads to acidity.
Homeopathic medicine Robinia, meanwhile, is used for treatment of burning type of burps with excessive gas in abdomen. Sour vomiting may also occur.
Arsenic Album and Ipecac:
Homeopathic medicines for nausea and vomiting in patients of gall stones
Nausea and vomiting usually occur along with the colic due to gall stones or when the gall bladder gets inflamed.
Natural Homeopathic medicine Arsenic Album is very beneficial when the vomiting occurs immediately after eating or drinking anything. Burning type of pains in abdomen usually accompany. Homeopathic medicine Ipecac gives very good results when there is persistent nausea and vomiting.
Homeopathic medicines for acute Cholecystitis (inflammation of gall bladder)
In acute Cholecystitis, there is a severe pain in gall bladder region (right upper abdomen), mid part of upper abdomen (epigastrium) or below the right shoulder in scapula. The severe pain is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, loose stools or fever. Natural medicines Chelidonium, Belladona and Cardus Marianus are considered very efficient homeopathic treatment of gallstones in such cases.
Homeopathic medicines for stones in common bile duct
The presence of stones in common bile duct leads to its obstruction and that is a very critical condition. Obstructive jaundice, fever, vomiting and abdomen pain are the main symptoms of gall stones in common bile duct. NaturalHomeopathic medicines Chelidonium, Fel Tauri, Myrica, Cardus Marianus and Chionanthus are of great help in treating such cases. \
However, as the condition may lead to critical consequences, it is important to have a surgeon’s opinion to note the severity of the condition and whether it can be treated with medicines or requires surgical intervention.
Homeopathic medicines for gastric troubles after surgical removal of gall bladder (Cholecystectomy)
Even after surgical removal of gall bladder,a few patients experience gastric troubles like acidity, gas in abdomen with bloated feeling. The best natural Homeopathic medicines to deal with such cases are Raphanus, Natrum Phos and Carbo Veg.
Homeopathic medicine Raphanus can be used with much efficiency for treating excessive gas in abdomen after removal of gall bladder. The gas neither moves upwards or downwards, resulting in a bloated abdomen.
Homeopathic medicine Natrum Phos is the best remedy to treat sour belchings and sour vomiting with much acidity in stomach.
Carbo Veg is the ideal Homeopathic remedy for burning in stomach with distension of abdomen due to accumulation of gas. The digestion is very weak and slow in such patients.
Best Homeopathic medicines for gall bladder polyp
Polyp refers to an abnormal growth in the gall bladder arising from the mucuous membrane lining from gall bladder. It usually does not give rise to any symptom and accidentally comes to notice during the ultrasound for some other abdomen complaint.
Homeopathic medicine Calcarea Carb is very beneficial in treating gall bladder polyp. Calcarea Carb has the innate ability to remove polyp growths not only from the gallbladder but also from other parts like the nose.
Natrum sulphuricum
Multiple health disorders- gallstones, chronic diarrhea, asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), obesity, joint disorders, depression. Overly sensitive to weather changes and humidity.
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There are two types of fatty liver.
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver
Nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) develops when the liver has difficulty breaking down fats, which causes a buildup in the liver tissue. The cause is not related to alcohol. NAFL is diagnosed when more than 10 percent of the liver is fat.
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic fatty liver is the earliest stage of alcohol-related liver disease. Heavy drinking damages the liver, and the liver cannot break down fats as a result. Abstaining from alcohol will likely cause the fatty liver to subside. Within six weeks of not drinking alcohol, the fat will disappear. However, if excessive alcohol use continues, cirrhosis may develop.
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
When the fat builds up enough, it will cause the liver to swell. If the original cause is not from alcohol, it’s called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). This disease can impair liver function.
Stages (Grades) of Fatty Liver
Fatty liver as mentioned is not a critical condition, its stages of development are divided in grades
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 1 and grade 2 of fatty liver can be controlled with proper medication.
Causes of Fatty liver
Why fatty liver occurs, is unknown. A fatty diet or overeating by itself never results in a fatty liver. The fat may come from increased absorption from the intestines or from elsewhere in the body. But, putting it generally, the liver loses its capacity to eliminate fats deposited within it.
Yet, 70% of persons suffering from NASH are found to be obese.
Some common causes of NASH are:
Metabolic syndromes
Apart from alcohol, there are many conditions that cause an imbalance in the body's metabolic capacity
Diabetes
High blood pressures (hypertension)
High blood cholesterols
Pregnancy
Glycogen storage disease
Congenital disorders like Wolman's disease
Congenital diseases like Wilson's disease which affects copper levels
Weber-Christian disease affecting nutrient absorption.
Galactosemia - a disorder which affects the way milk is metabolized in the body.
Infections like tuberculosis and malaria.
Nutritional causes
Severe mal-nutrition
Obesity
Sudden rapid weight loss
Surgeries performed to reduce obesity - gastric bypass surgery, jejuno-ileal bypass, etc.
Drugs
Corticosteroids
Valproic acids ( used in epileptic patients)
Medications for heart conditions like irregular heartbeats and high blood pressures e.g. amiodarone; diltiazem.
Sedatives
Tamoxifen - used in treating breast cancer.
Methotrexate
Anti-retroviral drugs (indinavir)
Overdose of Vitamin A.
In extreme cases, amiodarone and methotexate can cause cirrhosis.
Other
toxins from food stuffs like
rancid peanuts - aflatoxins are extremely toxic
mushroom poisonings
phosphorus from environment
Risk factors for Fatty liver
Your chances of developing fatty liver are high if you
are obese
are an alcoholic
Suffer from high blood pressures which often fluctuate or are on long-term medications for the same.
Blood cholesterol levels are high.
Toxins
Viruses like hepatitis A
Oily Food
High Triglyceride Levels
Symptoms
appetite loss
nausea
vomiting
abdominal pain
yellowing of the skin (jaundice)
Fatigue
Pain in the upper right abdomen
Malaise - or a feeling of severe discomfort, making the person want to rest,
Fullness and heaviness in the abdomen, more in the right upper corner
Occasionally the liver maybe painful on pressure.
However, with fatty liver unchecked can progress into cirrhosis which is life-threatening. Thereafter, features of liver failure present themselves.
Mild to moderate reddish discolorations just below the superficial skin layers which blanch on pressure (spider naevi)
Abdominal dissension (due to increased fluid in the abdomen - ascites)
Easy bleeds from small trauma.
Blood doesn't clot soon enough
Fine to moderate tremors of the fingers
Flapping tremors of the hands (asterexis)
Itching in hands and legs which gradually spread all over the body
Veins in legs, abdomen, seem engorged and distended.
Giddiness.
Poor memory, poor concentration, dullness of thoughts, mental confusion » this is an emergency (encephalopathy)!!
Depression
Loss of sexual interest
Yellowish discoloration of skin (jaundice), dark colored urine.
If left untreated, NASH can progress to permanent scarring of the liver and eventual liver failure.
Diagnosis Of Fatty Liver
Physical Exam
If your liver is inflamed, your doctor can detect it by examining your abdomen. Let your doctor know if you have been experiencing fatigue or loss of appetite. Also, tell your doctor about any history of alcohol, medication, and supplement use.
Blood Tests
Blood tests may be helpful as screening tests for liver inflammation, although liver function studies such as serum transaminases (AST, ALT) may be normal or elevated and not necessarily related to the severity of the liver disease.
Other liver tests such as alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin are often normal. Serum ferritin (a measure of iron storage) may be abnormal. In patients with NAFLD and NASH, cholesterol levels including triglycerides are often elevated.
Liver Function Tests: LFT
Abnormal levels of liver enzymes in the blood identify as well as provide a deeper understanding of the cause of fatty liver. This test also provides insight into the efficacy of treatment and the improvement to be expected.
Imaging Studies
Ultrasound of the liver can reveal patterns suggestive of fatty infiltration of the liver. Computerized tomography (CT scan) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan) are also useful in the evaluation of fatty liver.
Liver Biopsy
In a liver biopsy, your doctor will insert a needle into the liver to remove a piece of tissue for examination. Your doctor will give you a local anesthetic to lessen the pain. This is the only way to know for certain if you have fatty liver. The biopsy will also help your doctor determine the exact cause.
In general, people with fatty liver disease have no symptoms, especially in the beginning. However, some people may experience abdominal discomfort, fatigue, loss of appetite, a general feeling of being unwell and vague discomfort.
This is why proper diagnosis is important before starting any treatment.
Currently, there is no effective treatment for fatty liver disease. However, it is a reversible condition and can usually be treated with simple lifestyle changes, dietary changes
What are Homeopathic Treatments?
Homeopathic treatments involve practices, lifestyle changes, and herbal medicine. They put the emphasis on curing the whole body rather than the individual condition.
This is even more true in the case of a fatty liver, where the condition is often a result of other illnesses in your body, such as obesity and diabetes. With some exceptions, such as genetic factors, medications, rare metabolic disorders and the hepatitis virus, the cause of a fatty liver is often due to poor lifestyle choices.
More and more people are leaning towards natural treatments in order to avoid adding chemicals and other potentially harmful products to their systems. A homeopathic regimen will often include special herbs, teas, foods, lifestyle practices and a special liver cleansing diet.
Homeopathic Remedies for Fatty Liver
The Homeopathic remedies for fatty liver can reverse the condition of fatty liver and bring it to normal. The Homeopathic medicines, which are made of natural substances, are given to patients after studying the unique symptoms experienced by each individual.
The natural homeopathic remedies for a fatty liver are completely safe with no side effects.\
Chelidonium:
Fatty Liver with pain in right upper abdomen
Chelidonium is the top natural Homeopathic medicine for Fatty Liver treatment. The marked symptom for using this Homeopathic medicine is pain in right upper abdomen and pain under right shoulder. There may also be an enlargement of liver.The person is usually constipated. The stool passes in the form of hard balls. A distended abdomen with nausea and vomiting is also experienced. The patient suffers from excessive weakness. In case of jaundice in a patient with Fatty Liver too, Chelidonium is the best Homeopathic remedy. A hallmark symptom that adds weightage for selecting this medicine is a desire for very hot drinks and hot food.
Lycopodium:
Fatty Liver with acidity
Lycopodium is a natural Homeopathic remedy of great help for treating Fatty Liver with gastric symptoms and acidity. The patient complains of distension or bloating of abdomen soon after eating anything. The abdomen feels full of gas. Burning belching is also experienced. Even eating a little causes fullness in abdomen. The patient feels heaviness and pain in the right upper part of abdomen. Usually the symptoms get worse towards the evening. Farinaceous food makes the person worse. An unusual craving for sweets and hot drinks in excess may be present.
Phosphorus:
Fatty Liver with food coming up after eating
Phosphorus is the best natural Homeopathic medicine for patients of Fatty Liver who feel as if the food is coming upwards after eating. This is accompanied by sour belching. Vomiting may also occur in a few cases, along with pain in liver. The stool and flatus are very offensive. The patient feels weak after passing stool. The craving for peculiar things in diet is an important indication for using this Homeopathic medicine in Fatty Liver patients. These peculiar things include ice creams, cold drinks and refreshing items like juices.
Calcarea Carb:
Obese Fatty Liver patients
Calcarea Carb is a very beneficial natural Homeopathic medicine for mainly obese Fatty Liver patients. The person is fatty, flabby with excess fat in liver and whole abdomen. This Homeopathic remedy successfully helps in burning excess fat in liver.The digestion is very slow in such persons with a long-standing constipation. The abdomen always remains distended. Milk is not suitable for these persons. A few constitutional symptoms that are taken note of is a desire for boiled eggs or strange things like chalk and pencils. Another is sensitivity to cold air and excessive sweating on the head.
Nux Vomica:
Fatty Liver with pain in abdomen after eating
Natural remedy Nux Vomica is the best fatty liver cure in homeopathy when the cause is over consumption of Alcohol . It is prescribed when pain in abdomen begins a few hours after eating, with a feeling of stone in abdomen. Sour or bitter belching accompanies the pain.
A very significant symptom for selecting Homeopathic remedy Nux Vomica for Fatty Liver is constipation with an ineffectual urge to pass stool or poop. The stool, however, is insufficient and unsatisfactory. The passing out of stool gives some relief from the pain in abdomen but the urge to pass stool is renewed soon after. The patient craves for fattyfood, spicy food, coffee and alcoholic drinks in diet.
Bryonia.
When there are stitching pains in the right hypochondriac region
Bryonia is the first remedy to be thought of, though for these pains we have other remedies, such as Chelidonium and Kali carbonicum. Under Bryonia the liver is swollen, congested and inflamed; the pains in the hypochondriac region are worse from any motion, and better from lying on the right side, which lessens the motion of the parts when breathing . It is one of the chief remedies for jaundice brought on by a fit of
Carduus Marianus
This remedy is indicated in jaundice with dull headache, bitter taste, white tongue with red edges, nausea and vomiting of a greenish fluid. There is an uncomfortable fullness in the region of the liver, the stools are bilious and the urine golden yellow; there is sensitiveness in the epigastrium and right hypochondrium. Burnett regards a dark brownish patch over the lower part of the sternum as a useful hint for Carduus, and in such cases he observes that both the liver and heart are at fault. The presence of "liver spots seems to be a special indication for the remedy.
Myrica Cerifera.
Myrica is an important liver remedy. There is first despondency and also jaundice due to imperfect formation of bile in the liver, and not to any obstruction, comparing here with Digitalis. There is dull headache, worse in the morning, the eyes have a dingy, dirty, yellowish hue, the tongue is coated yellow
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Botanically, pine trees belong to the family of Pinaceae, in the genus: Pinus. Some of the common names are pinon nuts, pignoli, cedar nuts, chilgoza, pinyon pinenuts...etc.
Pine nuts are one of the calorie-rich edible nuts. 100 g of dry-kernels provide 673 calories. Additionally, they comprise of numerous health promoting phyto-chemicals, vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals.
Their high caloric content chiefly comes from fats. Indeed, the nuts are especially rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid (18:1 undifferentiated fat) that helps to lower LDL or "bad cholesterol" and increases HDL or "good-cholesterol" in the blood. Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet which contain good amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants, helps to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring healthy blood lipid profile.
Pine or cedar nuts contain essential fatty acid (omega-6 fat), pinolenic acid. Recent research has shown its potential use in weight loss by curbing appetite. Pinolenic acid triggers the release of hunger-suppressant enzymes cholecystokinin and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) in the gut. In addition, pinolenic acid has thought to have LDL-lowering properties by enhancing hepatic LDL uptake.
Likewise in almonds, pines too are an excellent source of vitamin E; contain about 9.33 mg per 100 g (about 62% of RDA). Vitamin E is a powerful lipid soluble antioxidant, required for maintaining the integrity of cell membrane of mucus membranes and skin by protecting it from harmful oxygen-free radicals.
Furthermore, pines are one of gluten free tree nuts, and therefore, are a popular ingredient in the preparation of gluten-free food formulas. Such formula preparations can be a healthy alternative in people with wheat food allergy, and celiac disease.
Pine nuts are an excellent source of B-complex group of vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) and folates. These vitamins work as co-factors for enzymes in cellular substrate metabolism inside the human body.
Furthermore, pine nuts contain healthy amounts of essential minerals like manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. At 8.802 mg per 100 g (about 383% of daily recommended intake), pines are one of the richest sources of manganese. Manganese is an all-important co-factor for antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. It is therefore, consumption of pines helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful oxygen-free radicals.
Pine nut oil has a delicate flavor with sweet aroma, and is being employed in many traditional medicinal applications. The main chemical components in pine oil are borneol, bornyl acetate, a and ß-phellandrene, a-pinene and ß-pinene. Its emollient property helps to keep skin well protected from dryness. It has also been employed in cooking, and as “carrier or base oil” in traditional medicines in aromatherapy, in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.
Safety profile
There are several reported cases of altered taste perception (cacogeusia or pine mouth) following to pine nut consumption. It appears few days after eating the nuts and may persists for up to a week. However, Pine mouth is self-limited condition and resolves on its own without any sequel.
Pine nut allergy may occur in some sensitive individuals. The reaction symptoms may range from simple skin itching (hives) to severe form of anaphylactic manifestations, including breathing difficulty, pain abdomen, vomiting and diarrhea.
Cross-reactions may also occur with some other nuts and fruits, especially of Anacardiaceae family members such as mango, cashew nuts, pistachio... etc. Persons with known allergic reactions to these nuts may therefore need to observe caution while eating them.
Heart
Pine nuts are an excellent source of vitamin E, copper, vitamin K and iron. All of these nutrients support heart health. Furthermore, pine nuts are an excellent source of monounsaturated fat. Monounsaturated fat is a healthy fat that helps reduce cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease. Therefore, pine nuts can potentially reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Vitamins E and K
Pine nuts provide generous amounts of the essential vitamins E and K. Both of these nutrients have an effect on your cardiovascular system -- vitamin K allows you to form clots to prevent bleeding after injury, while vitamin E helps you produce red blood cells essential for oxygen transport. Each ounce of pine nuts contains 2.7 milligrams of vitamin E, or 18 percent of your recommended daily intake, established by the Institute of Medicine. Pine nuts also provide 15 micrograms of vitamin K per ounce -- 12 percent of the recommended daily intake for men and 17 percent for women.
Manganese and Zinc
Incorporate pine nuts into your diet to reap the benefits of their manganese and zinc content. Manganese helps maintain your body's hormone balance and connective tissue strength, while zinc supports your immune system and aids in wound healing. Each ounce of pine nuts provides 2.5 milligrams of manganese -- your entire daily recommended intake -- and also contains 16 percent of the recommended daily zinc intake for men and 23 percent for women, as determined by the Institute of Medicine.
Slow Down The Aging Process
Everyone seems to be looking for the elusive Fountain of Youth. One of the simplest things that people can do to look and feel younger is to eat more anti-aging foods. Pine nuts have antioxidants that help fight aging. These antioxidants also help prevent free radical damage. Free radicals not only accelerate the process of aging, but they can also increase the risk of cancer and a host of other serious health conditions.Copper is also present in pine nuts and is also known to help prevent aging.
Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration is an eye condition that is very common in older people. In fact, 30 percent of people who are over the age of 80 have this condition. This condition is the leading cause of blindness in older adults. The good news is that diets that are rich in beta-carotene and lutein can help protect against age-related macular degeneration.
Pine nuts are an excellent source of lutein and beta-carotene. Additionally, these nutrients can protect against cataracts, which are another eye problem that is very common in older people.
Boost Of Energy
You should have a cup of pine nuts the next time that you feel yourself struggling to get through your day. Pine nuts are high in magnesium and protein, which are two nutrients that your body needs for energy. Magnesium has also been shown to be very effective at alleviating muscle cramping.
Improves cardiovascular health:
Pine nuts are rich in monounsaturated fats that help to lower cholesterol in the blood. Regular consumption of pine nuts increases good cholesterol and reduces bad cholesterol in the body. Oleic acid in pine nuts helps the liver to remove triglycerides from the body. It also favors a healthy blood lipid profile, preventing coronary artery diseases and strokes.
Weight loss:
Eating a handful of pine nuts can help in weight management. A study has found that swapping healthy unsaturated fats for saturated fats can help you to lose weight without reducing your calorie intake. Pine nuts are very effective in suppressing appetite. Pinolenic acid stimulates CCK (cholecystokinin), a hormone that signals the brain that the stomach is full. This curbs the appetite, keeping you full for a longer time. Pine nuts can decrease food intake by 37%.
Appetite Suppressors
Cholecystokinin is a hormone that act's as an appetite suppressant has its source in pine nuts. They also contain pinolenic acid that enhance other hormones, which act as hunger suppressors and hence the pine nuts nutrition is found to give energy as well as reduce hunger.
A 2009 study published in the "Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology" found that when ingested, pine nut produced a feeling of fullness. This lead to a reduction in the quantity of food consumed. Pine nut was found to stimulate the neuronal pathways to the brain that trigger satiation and appetite reduction.
The appetite suppressing effect took just 30 minutes to cause a drop in food intake, according to a 2006 study by the American Physiological Society reported in the April 4, 2006 issue of Science Daily. Appetite suppressors signal the brain to diminish hunger and the desire to eat.
Improves eye health:
Pine nuts contain beta-carotene and antioxidants, which are very beneficial for the health of the eyes. Lutein in pine nuts helps the eyes to filter UV light, preventing macular damage. It also prevents our eyesight from deteriorating with age.
Energy:
Pine nuts are an excellent option for evening snacking. It contains protein that provides an instant source of energy. It also helps to repair and build the muscle tissues. Protein is a slow burning fuel that provides a long lasting energy boost which does not result in burnout. It also helps to improve the body’s use of oxygen, increasing the energy levels.
Skin health:
Vitamin E in pine nuts is required for maintaining the integrity of the cell membranes. It also protects the skin from the harmful UV rays. The emollient properties of pine nut oil keep the skin well moisturized.
High in iron
Pine nuts are rich in iron, which the body uses for a great many of its essential processes, such as the regulation of our central nervous system and the circulation of blood throughout our bodies. The copper that is naturally present in pine nuts also aids in the absorption of iron by our body.Source:GoogleDISCLAIMER
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Whiteheads, also known as closed comedones,Whiteheads are a form of acne. Just like pimples and blackheads, they are caused by clogged pores. The sebaceous glands produce oil to moisturize your skin. When there is excessive sebum secretion (like during teenage due to hormonal imbalance), oil builds up inside the pores along with dirt and dead skin cells.
This trapped oil swells and turns into a white pustule and is known as a whitehead. They usually are of white or yellowish color, as they are not exposed to oxygen like blackheads are. They generally occur on nose, cheekbone & chin and affect both women and men during teen years and beyond.
A word of caution is not to pop your whiteheads with your hands, as that will aggravate your problem, causing pimples, infection and even scarring.
People with overactive sebaceous glands and excess sebum production are more prone to develop whiteheads. This usually happens due to hormonal changes or genetic factors
Tip:
• Try to avoid too much of makeup, where ever you can. Makeup tends to clog your pores, which is the main cause of whiteheads and acne.
• Drink eight to ten glasses of water a day, to flush out toxins and detoxify your system and skin. This will keep you hydrated and less susceptible to pimples and other types of acne.
• Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Include those that are rich in vitamin A and E in your diet (including green leafy vegetables) to keep your system and skin healthy.
• Frequently change your bed sheets and pillows. This will help you in keeping your pillow cover bacteria free which otherwise aggravate skin problems, including whiteheads.
• Keep your hair clean. The natural oil from your hair runs down on your face which is the main cause of pimples / whiteheads around the hair line. Clean hair leads to less likelihood of whiteheads on your face.
• In case whiteheads and acne problem persist or is acute, we recommend that you consult a dermatologist to get rid of whiteheads.
Sugar Scrub
A homemade sugar scrub can work wonders for your skin. It will help exfoliate your skin to remove excess oil and debris trapped in the pores without causing dryness.
• Mix together one tablespoon each of sugar and honey.
• Apply it on your face and gently massage in circular motions.
• Leave it on for a few minutes.
• Wipe it off using a wet washcloth and then wash your face.
• Do this once or twice a week on a regular basis.
Lemon Juice
Being rich in alpha hydroxy acids, lemon juice helps exfoliate the skin and also facilitates cell regeneration. It also helps get rid of excess oil due to its astringent properties.
• Dip a cotton ball in lemon juice and apply the juice on your face.
• Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash your face with cold water.
• Do this daily before going to bed. Continue for at least a few months.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar works like an astringent and thus removes excess oil from the skin. Plus, it has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that help fight acne.
• Mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in one cup of water. Apply this solution on your face using a cotton ball. Leave it on for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.
• Another option is to mix one part apple cider vinegar with three parts cornstarch. Spread it on your face. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes before scrubbing it off. Clean your face with a washcloth soaked in warm water. Follow with a cold water rinse to close the pores.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil can be used as a natural astringent to reduce oiliness and get rid of whiteheads. Due to its antibacterial properties, tea tree oil will also fight acne.
• Dip a cotton swab in water and put three or four drops of tea tree oil on it.
• Dab it on the affected area.
• Leave it on at least for 30 minutes.
• Wash it off with cool water.
• Do this twice daily until you see improvement.
Cinnamon-Oat Flour
Cinnamon is excellent for improving the quality of your skin. When used as a scrub, it helps reduce blackheads and whiteheads. It also promotes the production of collagen, thereby facilitating skin regeneration. Plus, cinnamon has antimicrobial properties that fight acne.
• Mix together one teaspoon each of cinnamon powder and oat flour with sufficient warm water to make a thick paste. Spread it on your face and scrub for a few minutes. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
• Alternatively, you can apply a paste of one teaspoon each of honey and aloe vera gel and a pinch of cinnamon powder. Leave it on for about 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
Use either of these remedies two or three times a week until you are satisfied with the results
Note: Before using cinnamon on your skin, perform a patch test to make sure you are not allergic to it.
Gram Flour (Besan)
Gram flour is an excellent ingredient for deep cleansing and exfoliating your skin to remove dead skin and absorb excess oil. It will also help get rid of unwanted facial hair.
• Mix two tablespoons of gram flour in sufficient yogurt to make a thick paste.
• Optionally, stir in one-quarter to one-half teaspoon of turmeric powder.
• Spread it on your face and leave it on until it dries completely.
• Scrub it off and then wash your face.
• Repeat two or three times a week on a regular basis.
Strawberries
Strawberries are another useful home remedy for whiteheads. Their mildly abrasive texture exfoliates the skin, thereby removing trapped dirt, dead skin cells and oil clogging the pores.
They also contain salicylic acid, a common ingredient used in anti-acne treatments to help unblock pores. Plus, the ellagic acid present in this fruit protects the skin from sun damage caused by ultraviolet rays.
• Mash two or three strawberries to make a paste.
• Mix in one tablespoon of honey.
• Spread it on your face and gently massage in circular motions for a few minutes.
• Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes and then wash it off.
• Repeat once or twice a week for a few months.
For best results, use the exfoliating masks and scrubs after facial steaming.
Rosewater
• Simply applying rosewater with a cotton swab on the affected region will cause the infection to heal in some time.
• If you are particular about the smell aspect of the face mask, this can be the best solution to try at home.
• In fact, a few drops of rosewater can be added to any face mask you prepare for imparting a pleasant smell.
Milk and vinegar
• A mix of milk, common salt, and table spoon can also act wonders for your skin.
• For staunch acnes, you can try Apple cider Vinegar.
• After you apply the vinegar, let it dry for some time.
• Do not rinse immediately!
Coriander leaves:
•A paste of coriander leaves, water, and turmeric powder is also among good homemade face scrubs to treat whiteheads.
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The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider
Blackheads, open pores clogged with dead skin and oil are most common in teens and pre-menstrual women. These irritating blemishes occur most often on and around the nose putting them dead center in the middle of the face where they are most noticeable.
So of course, we want to get rid of them as quickly as possible.
Blackheads are normally caused by the overproduction of oil.
Homemade facial masks are one of the best natural treatment methods to get rid of blackheads, large pores, and oily skin on face naturally and fast. These facial masks also help firm your skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and improve your skin texture. Give your skin a regular home facial with a face mask to absorb excess oil and deep clean the skin.
Get Rid of Blackheads With Baking Soda
If you are prone to blackheads, a baking soda mask is one of the best masks for blackhead removal. Baking soda remedy is also an effective way to get rid of oily skin, acne, and large pores.
Ingredients:
Baking soda
Water
Directions:
Make a thick paste of baking soda and water.
Rinse your face thoroughly with warm water.
Apply the paste on your wet face with the fingers.
Move the paste over small areas of skin in a circular pattern, concentrating on the areas where you get most blackheads - the forehead, the nose, the chin, etc.
Rinse well with warm water to remove the pack from the face.
Baking soda clears the skin from impurities such as debris and dirt from the skin.
Apply this facial mask 2 to 3 times a week to get rid of blackheads, oily skin, large pores, and acne pimples from your face.
Get Rid of Blackheads With Oatmeal-Yogurt-Olive Oil-Lemon juice
Oatmeal and yogurt face mask is best for removing blackheads and oiliness from your face. This natural facial mask will rejuvenate your skin, cleaning your pores deeply. The lactic acid in yogurt will close large pores, giving your facial skin a younger appearance.
Ingredients:
Oatmeal
Yogurt
Olive Oil
Lemon juice
Directions:
To make this DIY homemade blackhead removal remedy you will need oatmeal, yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice.
In a food processor grind 3 tablespoons of oatmeal until very fine.
Next, add 2 tablespoons of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the ground oatmeal.
Clean your face using a mild soap or mild face wash.
Also, use warm water while washing your face for opening your clogged pores.
Rub the oatmeal pack over your facial skin and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
Wash it off with lukewarm water.
After cleansing, use cool water as a final rinse to close your open pores.
While this DIY face mask is especially for treating the blackhead-prone areas, your entire face can benefit from this natural remedy.
Get Rid of Blackheads With Lemon Juice
Ingredients:
Lemon Juice
Directions:
You can apply lemon juice for effectively getting rid of blackheads and oily skin.
Applying lemon juice on face will help sloughs off pore-clogging impurities and encourages new skin cell growth.
Use lemon juice and rub it on the face a few times a day to shrink large pores and pull out the blackheads.
You can also soak 5 cotton pads in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, and place them on your T-zone (1 on your forehead, 1 on your nose and the other 2 pads on your chin) for 15 minutes.
This natural remedy will help get rid of blackheads, oily skin, and large pores on face effectively.
Get Rid of Blackheads With Egg White
Ingredients:
Egg White
Directions:
The best natural way to remove blackheads and get rid of large pores and oily face is using egg white masks.
Beat the whites slowly until they're foamy. Now gently apply it to your face and leave it for next 20 minutes.
Then use a warm wet cloth and gently remove the egg whites off your face.
Egg white face mask will tighten and shrink the facial pores as they dry, safely forcing the blackheads out.
This is one of the most popular facial masks for blackhead removal, which only takes a few minutes to make.
Get Rid of Blackheads With Papaya
Ingredients:
Papaya
Directions:
You can use ripe papaya for getting rid of blackheads. Papaya contains proteolytic and bactericidal properties, which are best for preventing and removing acne, pimples, and blackheads on nose.
Mash ripe papaya into a smooth puree.
Mix it with 1/4 teaspoon of gram flour and apply on your face and leave it for 10-15 minutes.
Wash it off with cold water later, so your pores are closed.
Papaya face mask helps in exfoliating and toning the skin, which removes dirt and grime off your blackhead while reducing large pores and tightening skin on face.
Get Rid of Blackheads With Coriander Leaves-Turmeric Powder
Ingredients:
Coriander Leaves
Turmeric Powder
Directions:
You can reduce and minimize large pores with homemade facial cleansing and pore shrinking recipes. A face mask of coriander leaves and turmeric powder make a good home remedy to remove blackheads that also help to shrink large pores.
Combine some coriander leaves and a little turmeric powder with water and form a paste.
Put this natural facial mask over the face, concentrating on nose, chin, and forehead.
Wash it off the next morning with cold water to get rid of blackheads fast.
Get Rid of Blackheads With Cinnamon-honey
Cinnamon is an anti-bacterial spice that can be used to make an aromatic face mask for removal of blackheads.
Ingredients:
Cinnamon
Honey
Directions:
Mix one part organic cinnamon with two parts honey to form a paste.
Apply a thin layer over blackheads.
Leave on for at least fifteen minutes.
Wash off with your favorite all-natural cleanser, then follow up with a moisturizer.
Use this remedy daily for best results.
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The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider
Ginger tea. It’s easy enough to make ginger tea, simply add boiling water to slices of ginger root. Adding lemon is a way to make it taste better and get more benefits from it.
The following recipes are a twists on this long-loved delight. Experiment by adding fennel seeds, coriander seeds, nutmeg, star anise, and lemon or orange peel to create your own favorite blend.
Ginger-Cinnamon Tea Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups cold water
One 2-inch piece cinnamon stick, broken up in pieces
2 heaping teaspoons black tea
Seed of 3 cardamom pods
One ¼-inch-thick slice fresh ginger
3 whole cloves
2 black peppercorns
½ cup coconut milk or cream
1 to 2 tablespoons honey
Method
Bring water to a boil in small saucepan. Add cinnamon, tea, and spices; cover.
Boil for 2 minutes and remove from heat. Steep for 5 minutes.
Add honey and coconut cream.
Pour mixture through fine wire-mesh strainer into a teapot, discarding solids.
Garnish with cinnamon sticks.
Turmeric & Ginger Tea Recipe
Ingredients
250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) almond or rice milk
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
6 drops stevia liquid
Method
Add the almond milk to small saucepan and heat gently until it reaches room temperature.
Add the turmeric and ginger to a mug.
Pour a small amount of warm milk into the mug and stir to create a liquid paste, ensuring there are no lumps.
Add the remaining milk and sweeten with stevia.
Simple Ginger Tea Recipe
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot
1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
1 1⁄2 teaspoons white sugar
Method
Place grated ginger into a 2-cup glass measuring cup.
Fill to the 1-1/2 cup line with boiling water.
Set timer for 10 minutes.
When timer goes off, strain into a large mug and stir in sugar
(you may need more or less, depending on how sweet you want your tea).
Taste; if it's too strong (too gingery) for you, add a little more boiling water to your mug, but I found the strong taste really grew on me, so I hope you try it this way first!
Sip and enjoy!
Note#1: If that's too much, you can use just 1 tsp grated ginger and just 1 cup of boiling water, but I like a big mug.
Note#2: a squeeze of lemon can be added, and maple syrup is an interesting replacement for the white sugar.
Note#3: If you triple or quadruple this recipe, you can make a lovely pot of ginger tea instead of a single serving.
Ginger Tea For Cold
Ingredients
2-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
2 stalks lemongrass, green tops removed then pale ends finely chopped
3 cups water
3 tablespoons honey
Method
Bring ginger, lemongrass, and water to a boil in a saucepan.
Remove from heat and add honey, stirring until dissolved.
Let mixture steep partially uncovered for about 15 minutes.
Strain lemongrass and ginger from tea, and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra kick of endorphins, add a teaspoon of chili powder to the mix.
Flu Season Ginger Honey Lemon Tonic
Ingredients
1 cup water
1-inch piece ginger root (or more, to taste), peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 whole organic lemon
1 teaspoon honey, or to taste
1 ounce whiskey (optional)
Method
In a small pot over medium heat, heat the water, ginger, lemon juice, and honey.
Strain the mixtures into a mug and add the shot of whiskey, is using.
Updated from recipe originally published December 2007.
Simple Hot Ginger Tea Recipe
Ingredients
Fresh ginger root - approx 3 ounces
Boiled water - approx 3 cups
Honey or maple syrup or brown sugar - to taste, as sweeteners (optional)
Apple or lemon (optional)
Method
Wash the ginger. Scrub it well.
Peel the ginger and slice it thinly, in small pieces. Use caution when cutting the ginger.
Peeling is optional, if you have washed it well.
Boil the water.
There are several ways to perform the next step - the method will depend on your preference:
Pour the boiled water into a teapot into which you have already placed the freshly sliced ginger.
Put the lid on the teapot to stop the pot from cooling down too quickly and to keep the aromatic ingredients in the tea. Steep for 10 - 15 minutes.
If you boil the water in a saucepan rather than in a kettle, you can add the ginger to the saucepan and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes. After simmering let it sit for 5 minutes before pouring.
Use a tea ball to hold the sliced ginger and steep in a cup for 15 minutes.
Make sure to use a saucer to cover the top of the cup to prevent the aromatic elements from escaping.
Strain the tea after steeping or boiling and serve.
Add sweeteners or flavour if desired.
Drink hot, at room temperature or cold - as preferred.
Ginger tea with milk:
Ingredients
3 oz ginger slices, fresh
1 cup water
2 cups milk (dairy or plant)
Method
Boil the water. Add the ginger slices to the water.
Boil for 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Add 2 cups of milk.
Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Serve.
This tea is very soothing for stomach.
Ginger tea cold fusion:
Ingredients
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
1 quart water
1 lemon, juiced
Ice cubes
Sweetener (optional)
Method
Wash, peel and grate the fresh ginger.
Place in 1 quart water. Bring to the boil.
Add the juice from one lemon.
Strain into a glass. Add plenty of ice.
Add sweetener of choice. This step is optional.
Serve. The tea is now ready to drink.
Fresh Ginger Tea
Ingredients
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, thinly sliced
Method
8 ounces boiling water
Place sliced ginger in a tea infuser inside a mug.
Pour hot water in mug, cover, and steep for five minutes.
Remove infuser before drinking.
Fresh Ginger Tea With Honey
Ingredients
1/4 cup grated fresh ginger
4 cups boiling water
4 teaspoons honey
Method
Put the grated ginger into a teapot and pour in the boiling water.
Allow the mixture to steep for 4 minutes.
Strain and serve the tea with a teaspoon of honey in each cup.
Stir and serve.
Soothing Ginger Tea
Ingredients
4 1/2 teaspoons cardamom pods, crushed
4 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
5 cups water
1 piece (6 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and sliced inch thick (about 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
Method
Toast cardamom and fennel in a saucepan over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
Add water and ginger. Reduce heat, and simmer until it reaches the desired strength, 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from heat, and stir in honey and mint leaves.
Let stand for 5 minutes. Strain into mugs. Garnish with mint
Ginger Tea
Ingredients
8 to 10 slices of unpeeled, fresh ginger
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Brown sugar, to taste
Method
Add ginger slices, grated ginger, and brown sugar to 4 to 5 cups water and bring to a boil in a saucepan for approximately 20 minutes. Strain and serve immediately.
Speedy Spicy Fresh Ginger Tea
(or Apple-Spice Ginger Tea)
Ingredients
6 cups purified or spring water
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped into small bits
2 medium lemons, juiced (about 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice)
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp cinnamon (or a cinnamon stick)
1/4 cup maple syrup, grade B (or another sweetener, adjust to taste)
Method
Add 2 cups of water and the fresh ginger to a high speed blender.
Blend from low to high for about 60 seconds, until the water turns a light yellow color and all of the ginger has been pulverized. A few tiny clumps is OK, as they will be strained later.
Pour this ginger mixture along with the remaining 4 cups of water into a large pot and bring to a boil.
Add in the cinnamon or cinnamon stick. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Note: If you have a Vitamix, you could also just use the "soup" feature to warm your tea!
When the simmering time is up, pour the tea back into the blender container, but use a mesh strainer to catch any of the ginger pulp and particles.
A large mesh strainer will make things easiest, although a small strainer could work too.
You could also use a nut milk back if needed.
Add the lemon juice, cayenne and sweetener to the blender as well and do a quick thirty second blend on low to mix the ingredients.
Take a sip and add additional cayenne or sweetener to taste. Serve warm.
Store leftovers in the fridge and serve chilled or re-warm in a microwave or on your stovetop.
Or even in your blender on "soup" setting.
Honey, Lemon & Ginger Tea
Enjoy a healthy lifestyle with this natural infusion.
One spoonful in a cup of hot water every night before bed will keep you free from colds and sore throats.
This natural remedy is the perfect cure all to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Using a sharp knife, thinly slice an unwaxed lemon.
Peel the root ginger by scraping a teaspoon along the length of the ginger to remove the skin.
Thinly slice the root ginger.
Pour some honey into a glass jar, add alternate slices of lemon and ginger with honey in between.
Screw on lid and store in the refrigerator until the mixture slowly turns into a jelly
Spoon a tablespoonful of honey, lemon and ginger into a cup and add boiling water.
Enjoy a refreshing, healthy drink.
Use unwaxed lemons, preferably organic
Peel the root ginger with a teaspoon.
Use the best quality honey you can afford.
Add alternate slices of lemon & ginger and smother in honey
Remove the wax coating from the lemons with hot soapy water with 1/4-1/2 cup ammonia added, rinse well.
Tips
If you only want to make one cup of tea, simply grate 3 teaspoons of ginger to one cup boiling water.
If you have ginger tea left over, store in a jug in the refrigerator. It can be reheated or drunk as iced tea.
Try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the tea for a spicy zing.
You can also grate ginger and wrap in plastic wrap, roll it up like a candy and store in freezer for later use, by breaking off what you need.
A tisane is a form of medicinal preparation and provides therapeutic benefits. If you are using the tisane for medicinal purposes, do not add sweeteners.
You can use juices from any fruit if you want your tea to have a sweet taste.
Ginger works synergistically with peppermint. (A synergistic reaction is one whereby the effect of combining two or more agents is greater than the simple sum of the individual agents.) It can be added safely to any tea.
If you want to increase the heat effect of the tea, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Spins on Ginger Tea:
Add fresh lemon juice for zesty-brightness, (think fall-lemonade!)
Add Mulling Spices! Diffuse some mulling spices into your tea as it simmers .. smells ah-mazing.
(Mulling spices like clove, star anise..)
Add cayenne for extra spiciness
Add cinnamon to turn up the cozy
Add a hibiscus tea bag for a pink-sweet-ginger tea
Add maple syrup as a cozy vegan sweetener
Add a whole fresh apple, blend and strain the pulp for a apple-cider-ginger tea
Add a dandelion tea bag for a detoxifying morning tea (I add lemon and cayenne too)
Add a bedtime or chamomile tea bag to calm your nerves
Add some fresh or extract vanilla for a sweet aroma
Add turmeric for a wellness super-spice boost
Add fresh orange peel and juice for a citrus-ginger spin
Add crushed cranberry for a cran-ginger tea ...and so much more!
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DISCLAIMER
The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider
The Zingiberaceae botanical family to which ginger belongs includes three spices: turmeric, cardamom and ginger. From ancient India and China to Greece and Rome, the rhizome (root) of ginger has been revered as a culinary and medicinal spice. Gingerbread, ginger beer and preserved ginger are all familiar products. But ginger is more than a seasoning - its medicinal properties have been valued and used throughout the ages.
The many curative properties of ginger are widely researched. Used on the skin it can stimulate the circulation and soothe burns. As a diaphoretic it encourages perspiration, so it can be used in feverish conditions such as influenza or colds. The root, which is the part of the plant most widely used in alternative forms of medicine, is rich in volatile oils. It is these oils that contain the active component gingerol.
Ginger is a common ingredient in Asian and Indian cuisine. However, ginger has been used for its medicinal properties for centuries among many cultures.
Ginger has a long history of use for relieving digestive problems such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain.
Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like ginger decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and overall mortality while promoting a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy and overall lower weight.
Reduces Arthritic Inflammation
The anti-inflammatory nature of ginger means that it can help with a host of inflammation-based conditions and diseases. Not least of which is arthritis, which millions of American suffer from, with millions more diagnosed each years as the baby boomer population grow older. There is even a bit of a pain relief characteristic to ginger, which is welcome news to those that don’t want to take a pill every day to relieve pain.
Relieves Gas
Gas can be embarrassing at the wrong times, and there are a ton of anti-gas products on the market. If you’re looking for a more natural way to treat it you should start buying and using more ginger. Ginger tea is easy enough to make and drink and if you drink it before you go to sleep you can let it work overnight while you’re sleeping. It should act to clear out your digestive system and neutralize the problem from the inside.
Ginger Make You Sleepy
Because of its calming nature on many systems of the body, a common question is whether ginger will make you sleepy or drowsy. There are other properties of ginger that make it unlikely that it will make you sleepy. It increases the circulation and most users report that it gives them more energy, not less. When it is time for sleep though, ginger may help remove toxins that used to lead to sleeplessness, allowing you to fall asleep more easily.
Relieve Nausea
One of the best-known benefits of ginger tea is its ability to combat nausea. Drinking a cup of ginger tea before traveling can help prevent the nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. If you did not drink ginger tea before you became nauseous, drink a cup of ginger tea at the first sign of nausea to relieve the symptom.
Relieve Stress
Ginger contains a potent antioxidant, gingerol, which helps cleanse the harmful chemicals our bodies produce when we’re worried, so ginger can help psychological stress too.The drinks is also great at uplifting one's mood and can banish all negative feelings.
Packed with antioxidants, it has a whole range of health benefits so is the perfect Winter warmer.
Strengthen Immunity
Ginger tea may help strengthen your immunity due to the high levels of antioxidants in ginger. Many people drink ginger tea to help prevent cancer.
Relieve Menstrual Discomfort
Drinking ginger tea is not the only way you can benefit from this mixture. If you have cramping during your menstrual cycle, try soaking a towel in warm ginger tea and apply the towel to your lower abdomen. The effects of the ginger may help relieve the pain and relax the muscles. At the same time, drink a cup of ginger tea with honey.
Try placing a hot towel dipped in ginger tea on your uterine area. It will relax your muscles and give you some much needed relief, as well as provide a soothing effect on the area.
Improve Blood Circulation
The vitamins, minerals and amino acids in ginger tea can help restore and improve blood circulation that may help decrease the chance of cardiovascular problems. Ginger may prevent fat from depositing in the arteries helping to prevent heart attacks and stroke.
Fight Respiratory Problems
Ginger tea can help relieve congestion associated with the common cold. Try a cup of ginger tea for the respiratory symptoms associated with environmental allergies.
Protects Against Alzheimer’s Disease
If Alzheimer’s runs in your family, or you are just worried about coming down with the debilitating disease, you should think about incorporating more ginger into your diet and daily routine. Research has shown that ginger helps to slow down the loss of brain cells that typically is a precursor to Alzheimer’s. By protecting and preserving these cells you are prolonging the amount of good years you have being alert and coherent and aware of your surroundings.
Stimulates Appetite
If you have a sluggish digestive system and find that you need to get your digestive fires going before a meal, ginger can help. It may be the case that you don’t produce enough stomach acid, and ginger can act as an appetite stimulant, getting your digestive juices revved up so that you are able to digest your meal better. Improper digestion of foods leaves them fermenting in your digestive tract
Helps with Weight Loss
Losing weight is one of the most significantly positive things you can do for your overall health, and ginger can play an integral role in the process. The reason is because it acts as a fat burner, specifically helping to make sure that the weight you’re losing is from fat, and not just general weight or water loss. Another factor that helps shed the pounds is that ginger helps you feel full, so you’ll eat less and feel fuller longer, reducing your overall caloric intake.
Relieves Tired Muscles
The sort of muscle tiredness you get after strength training is the type that ginger works best on. This means that your muscles will recover better and allow you to take part in cardio workouts on your off days. It means you’ll be more likely to be more active instead of being out of commission on the days following your weight lifting workouts. Increased lean muscle mass generally equates to natural weight loss as you burn calories around the clock.
Helps Manage Glucose Levels
Research out of Australia suggests that ginger can help keep blood glucose levels in check. This is important because these levels have a direct impact on weight loss and weight gain, as well as how energetic or lethargic you feel throughout the day. If you’ve noticed that you get a midday crash it’s likely due to your blood sugar levels, and adding ginger to your lunch might help you stay focused and on task. An all-natural alternative to products like 5 Hour “Energy”.
Helps the Body Absorb Nutrients
When you’re trying to lose weight getting the right nutrients is essential. But if your body is overweight and not used to getting the nutrients it needs, it may have become used to not getting the required vitamins and now it doesn’t properly absorb them. More ginger means that you’ll be better absorbing the sort of nutrients that will help you in your pursuit and get you better results more quickly with the same amount of effort.
Clears Sinuses
If you’re looking for sinus relief without having to resort to an over-the-counter drug, turn to ginger first. There is an active ingredient in ginger that has shown to work wonders on the sinuses, helping to unclog them and facilitate drainage. All you need to do is brew a nice cup of hot ginger tea to get the benefits without the use of medications with possible side effects.
Increases Sexual Desire
With an increased function in the circulatory system, it’s no wonder that ginger has been referenced as an aphrodisiac for thousands of years. It didn’t take long for people to make the connection that after consuming ginger they felt an extra pep in their step and felt like things were firing on all cylinders. The nice part is that it works for both sexes equally, since both the clitoris and penis rely heavily on circulation in order to become aroused and engorged.
Increases Male Fertility
Ginger tea has been proven to help male fertility.Some studies show that regular intake of ginger may increase a man's sperm count if consumed on a daily basis as well as the quality of the sperm. if consumed on a daily basis
As an added bonus, it can also help treat erectile dysfunction as well as act as an aphrodisiac
Protects Against Nuclear Radiation
Hopefully not something you have to worry about in the near future, but still good to know in case World War III breaks out. But those living near the Fukushima disaster area have given strong consideration to upping their ginger intake with this news. If you want to get the full benefits of this feature you’ll have to have a daily dose of ginger so it’s in your system, and stays there.
Dosage Recommendations
"Prescription for Herbal Healing,"
Author Phyllis Balch recommends..
2 teaspoons or 1 gram of powdered or fresh grated ginger root per cup of boiling water to prepare ginger tea.
For constipation
Drink 1 cup of ginger tea two to three times a day.
Your doctor can also recommend the right dose for you.
Safety Issues
Diabetics should not take ginger tea, because it might affect the absorption of diabetic medications, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. As of 2011, ginger tea’s safety during pregnancy has not been established. Do not use ginger tea when you are pregnant unless such use is under the supervision of your doctor. Ginger has blood-thinning properties. It can prolong your bleeding time when combined with blood-thinning agents such as aspirin and warfarin. If you have gallstones, UMMC recommends you speak to your doctor before consuming ginger.
Ginger - nutritional profile
Using fresh ginger is an easy way to flavor foods and drinks without adding unnecessary sodium. Since it is often consumed in such small amounts, ginger does not add significant quantities of calories, carbohydrate, protein or fiber.
Ginger does contain numerous other anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds beneficial to health such as gingerols, beta-carotene, capsaicin, caffeic acid, curcumin and salicylate.
Ginger provides a variety of vitamins and minerals:
Carbohydrate - 17.77 g
Dietary Fiber - 2 g
Protein - 1.82 g
Dietary Fiber - 2 g
Sugars - 1.7 g
Sodium - 13 mg
Vitamin B6 - 0.16 mg
Calcium - 16 mg
Iron - 0.6 mg
Vitamin C - 5 mg
Potassium - 415 mg
Magnesium - 43 mg
Phosphorus - 34 mg
Zinc - 0.34 mg
Folate - 11 mcg
Riboflavin - 0.034 mg
Niacin - 0.75 mg
Iron - 0.6 mg
Figures above are per 100g of ginger.
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The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider
What is Gall bladder?
The gall bladder is a small pear-shaped organ on the underside of the liver that is used to store bile. Bile juice is made in the liver and is stored in the gall bladder until it is needed to help the digestion of fat.
What Are Gallstones?
Gallstones are pieces of solid material that form in the gallbladder. These stones develop because cholesterol and pigments in bile sometimes form hard particles.
Gallstones are formed in liver. They travel through little tiny tubes called biliary ducts. But most of them end up in your gallbladder. When they got collected in gall bladder then they had seen as big stone like 10mm, 15mm in ultrasound or X-RAY. These stone are not hard in nature instead soft like rubber pieces. Large amounts of population have this but most of the time they are silent and don’t have any symptoms. If only small pieces are present then they don’t get detected in X-Ray or Ultrasound.
These stones actually formed from various small particles include cholesterol, bile salts and bile pigment.
The two main types of gallstones are:
Cholesterol Stones
Stones are of yellow green colour made up of mainly cholesterol and some part is bile salt. It is most common type.
Pigment Stones
These are small dark colour stones made up of too much bilburin in bile. These are mainly developed due to liver cirrhosis.
Gallstones Can Block The Normal Flow Of Bile
If they move from the gallbladder and lodge in any of the ducts that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine. The ducts include the
Hepatic ducts_which carry bile out of the liver
Cystic duct_which takes bile to and from the gallbladder
Common bile duct_which takes bile from the cystic and hepatic ducts to the small intestine
Bile trapped in these ducts can cause inflammation in the gallbladder, the ducts, or in rare cases, the liver. Other ducts open into the common bile duct, including the pancreatic duct, which carries digestive enzymes out of the pancreas.
Sometimes gallstones passing through the common bile duct provoke inflammation in the pancreas—called gallstone pancreatitis—an extremely painful and potentially dangerous condition
If any of the bile ducts remain blocked for a significant period of time, severe damage or infection can occur in the gallbladder, liver, or pancreas.
Left untreated, the condition can be fatal. Warning signs of a serious problem are fever, jaundice, and persistent pain
Causes of Gallstones
It's not clear what causes gallstones to form. Doctors think gallstones may result when:
Your bile contains too much cholesterol.
Normally, your bile contains enough chemicals to dissolve the cholesterol excreted by your liver. But if your liver excretes more cholesterol than your bile can dissolve, the excess cholesterol may form into crystals and eventually into stones.
Your bile contains too much bilirubin.
Bilirubin is a chemical that's produced when your body breaks down red blood cells. Certain conditions cause your liver to make too much bilirubin, including liver cirrhosis, biliary tract infections and certain blood disorders. The excess bilirubin contributes to gallstone formation.
Your gallbladder doesn't empty correctly.
If your gallbladder doesn't empty completely or often enough, bile may become very concentrated and this contributes to the formation of gallstones.
Some Possible Causes Include:
Excess bilirubin in the bile
Excess cholesterol in the bile
A non-stone-related blockage in the gallbladder that prevents proper emptying
Low bile concentration of a substance called bile salts
Genetics
Body weight
Decreased motility (movement) of the gallbladder
Diet
Risk Factors for Gallstones
Risk factors for getting gallstones include:
Genetics.
If other people in your family have had gallstones, you are at increased risk of developing gallstones.
Obesity .
This is one of the biggest risk factors. Obesity can cause a rise in cholesterol and can also keep the gallbladder from emptying completely.
Estrogen .
Estrogen can increase cholesterol and reduce gallbladder motility. Women who are pregnant or who take birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy have higher levels of estrogen and may be more likely to develop gallstones.
Ethnic background.
Certain ethnic groups, including Native Americans and Mexican-Americans, are more likely to develop gallstones.
Gender and age.
Gallstones are more common among women and older people.
Cholesterol drugs .
Some cholesterol-lowering drugs increase the amount of cholesterol in bile, which may increase the chances of developing cholesterol stones.
Diabetes .
People with diabetes tend to have higher levels of triglycerides (a type of blood fat), which is a risk factor for gallstones.
Rapid weight loss .
If a person loses weight too quickly, his or her liver secretes extra cholesterol, which may lead to gallstones. Also, fasting may cause the gallbladder to contract less.
Fat rich diet.
Eating a diet rich in fat and cholesterol and without enough fiber
Taking birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy
Being pregnant
Being overweight
Gallstone Symptoms
Gallstones often don't cause symptoms. Those that don't are called "silent stones." A person usually learns he or she has gallstones while being examined for another illness.
It's not uncommon for gallstones to cause no symptoms at all, and to be diagnosed during screening and testing for some other health problem.
But, in many people, gallstones can cause the symptoms of cholecystitis, including:
Pain in the upper abdomen and upper back; the pain may last for several hours.
Abdominal pain in the right upper part of the abdomen
Back pain, particularly located between your shoulder blades
Pain beneath the right shoulder blade
Pain in those areas which comes on quickly, worsens, and persists for at least 30 minutes, and may even last for a few hours
Fever with chills
Vomiting and nausea
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
Stools the color of clay
Pain that strikes after eating a fatty meal
gastrointestinal problems,Indigestion, bloating, and gas, heartburn,
A feeling of fullness in the abdomen
Pain that worsens after eating a meal, particularly fatty or greasy foods
Pain that increases when you breathe in deeply
If you have any of these symptoms, it's possible that gallstones may be to blame, so it's important to head to your doctor for an exam and to get started on treatment.
Gallstones may also rarely be an indication of gallbladder cancer, so it's best to get the problem correctly diagnosed right away.
Gallstones often don't cause symptoms. Those that don't are called "silent stones." A person usually learns he or she has gallstones while being examined for another illness.
How Are Gallstones Diagnosed?
If your doctor suspects you have gallstones, he or she will do a physical exam and may perform various other tests, including the following:
Blood tests:
Blood tests may be given to check for signs of infection or obstruction and/or to rule out other conditions.
Ultrasound :
This procedure produces images of various parts of the body and can be used to identify gallstones.
CAT scan :
This test uses specialized X-rays to create cross-section images of organs and body tissues.
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP):
This test uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to get pictures of structures inside the body, including the liver and the gallbladder.
Cholescintigraphy (HIDA scan):
This test can determine whether the gallbladder is contracting correctly. A radioactive material is injected into the patient and makes its way to the gallbladder.
The technician can then observe the movement of the gallbladder.
Endoscopic ultrasound:
This test combines ultrasound and endoscopy to look for gallstones.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP):
The doctor inserts an endoscope through the patient's mouth down to the small intestine and injects a dye to allow the bile ducts to be seen. The doctor can often then remove any gallstones that have moved into the ducts.
How Are Gallstones Treated?
Gallstones are usually treated with surgery to take out the gallbladder. The traditional operation is called an open cholecystectomy. A newer procedure, called laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is less invasive, has fever complications, and is used more often.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
During this procedure, instruments, a light, and a camera are passed through several small incisions in the abdomen. The surgeon views the inside of the body by looking at a video monitor. This procedure is used in of the majority of gallbladder removals. After the surgery, the patient spends the night in the hospital.
Open cholecystectomy.
This is a more invasive procedure in which the surgeon makes incisions in the abdomen to remove the gallbladder. The patient stays in the hospital for a few days after the surgery.
If gallstones are in the bile ducts, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography may be used to find and remove them before or during gallbladder surgery.
Medication:
A few types of medications, including bile salts, work to slowly break down small gallstones to reduce pain and symptoms.
Not everyone is a good candidate for this type of gallstone therapy, however.
Painkillers:
These may be recommended to control pain during an acute attack of cholecystitis.
Dietary changes:
Your doctor may recommend that you switch to a healthier, low-fat diet to help relieve your gallstone symptoms.
Homoeopathic Remedies For Gallstones
Homeopathy successfully dissolves small and medium-sized gallstones and help you avoid the gallbladder removal.
The Homeopathic remedies for gall stones are made of natural substances and have no side effects.
The best Homeopathic remedy for the patient is prescribed after taking note of the gall stone symptoms in each individual.
Chelidonium:
Best Homeopathic remedy for gall stones with pain
Natural Homeopathic medicine Chelidonium is the top natural cure for gallbladder stones. This Homeopathic medicine offers the best treatment for pain due to gall stones and jaundice when there is obstruction of the bile ducts. The most important symptom for using Chelidonium is pain under the right shoulder blade. In jaundice, this Homeopathic medicine can be used when the skin is yellow, urine is dark in colourand stool is clay-coloured. During jaundice, the tongue becomes yellow and flabby. Nausea and vomiting also occur. The patient requiring Homeopathic medicine Chelidonium may show a desire for very hot drinks along with the above symptoms. It is also a very beneficial Homeopathic remedy for gall bladder complaints that occurduring pregnancy.
Lycopodium:
Homeopathic medicine for gall stones with gastric symptoms
Homeopathic medicine Lycopodium is a natural cure for gallstones when they are accompanied by gastric symptoms like acidity, gas in abdomenor bloated abdomen. The patient complains of distension of abdomen from eating even a very small quantity of food. The gas rolls in abdomen and passes out with difficulty. The patient mainly complains of acidity that gets worse from taking starchy and flatulent food. The patient may also complain of a reduced appetite and fullness feeling in abdomen on eating even a little. There’s also an unusual craving for sweets and hot drinks along with the gastric symptoms.
Calcarea Carb:
Homeopathic medicine for gall stones in obese patients
Calcarea Carb is another top naturalHomeopathic medicine for gall stones that is always selected constitutionally. This Homeopathic remedy is very beneficial for obese patients with a fatty and flabby constitution. The abdomen contains excess of fat with its hardness and distension. The other constitutional symptoms include profuse sweating on head and sensitivity to cold air. There’s also an unusual craving for boiled eggs or strange things like chalk, pencils and lime. The patient dislikes hot food and likes cold drinks. Homeopathic medicine Calcarea Carb can also be used to relieve sour belching and sour vomiting due to gall stones.
Carduus Marianus:
Homeopathic medicine for inflamed gall bladder
Carduus Marianus is the best naturalHomeopathic remedy when the gall bladder is inflamed. There is pain in the right upper abdomen in gall bladder region, which is accompanied by nausea and vomiting of burning fluid. Carduus Marianus can also be used to treat jaundice in gall stones.
Phosphorus:
Homeopathic medicine for gall stones with sour belching, vomiting
Homeopathic medicine Phosphorus is a natural homeopathic treatment for gall stones in patients who complain of sour belching and vomiting after eating. The patient likes cold drinks, ice creams, chicken and fish in diet. This Homeopathic medicine is used for treatment of jaundice when the stool is very offensive with great weakness.
Best Homeopathic remedies for gall stones with acute pain
China
China is the ideal natural Homeopathic remedy for acute pain in gall bladder when the whole abdomen is bloated with excess of gas.
Vomiting of undigested food may also occur. Homeopathic medicine Chelidonium is a very beneficial natural remedy when the pain is below the right shoulder in the scapulae. Homeopathic medicine Berberis Vulgaris is of great help for treating sharp, stitching pains in the gall bladder. The pain may get worse from applying pressure. Colocynth, on the other hand, is the ideal Homeopathic remedy when the pain is of a cutting, shooting natureand gets better by applying pressure.
Top Homeopathic medicines for gas in abdomen in patients suffering from gall stones
Lycopodium
Lycopodium is a very beneficial natural Homeopathic medicine for excess gas in abdomen, especially the lower region.
The abdomen is bloated even after light eating. Mainly starchy food and flatulent food like cabbage worsenthe problem. Homeopathic medicine China is the ideal remedy when the whole abdomen is full of gas with a painful distension. Walking may providea slight relief from distension. Homeopathic medicine Carbo Veg is of great help when the gas is present mainly in the upper region of abdomen.
The abdomen is heavy, tenseand distended. Passage of a little gas providesa slight relief from distension.
Nux Vomica, Pulsatilla and Robinia:
Homeopathic medicines for acidity due to gall stones
Acidity or dyspepsia includes burning in stomach, sour or burning type of belching, nausea, vomiting and bloated abdomen. Natural Homeopathic medicine Nux Vomica is prescribed for patients complaining of acidity after eating. Such patients complain of sour burps, nausea and weight in stomach after eating. When the intake of coffee, spicy food or alcoholic drinks raises the dyspeptic symptoms, Nux Vomica yields excellent results.
Natural Homeopathic medicine Pulsatilla is the top herbal remedy for gallstones when eating of excessive fried or fatty food like butter or cream leads to acidity.
Homeopathic medicine Robinia, meanwhile, is used for treatment of burning type of burps with excessive gas in abdomen. Sour vomiting may also occur.
Arsenic Album and Ipecac:
Homeopathic medicines for nausea and vomiting in patients of gall stones
Nausea and vomiting usually occur along with the colic due to gall stones or when the gall bladder gets inflamed.
Natural Homeopathic medicine Arsenic Album is very beneficial when the vomiting occurs immediately after eating or drinking anything. Burning type of pains in abdomen usually accompany. Homeopathic medicine Ipecac gives very good results when there is persistent nausea and vomiting.
Homeopathic medicines for acute Cholecystitis (inflammation of gall bladder)
In acute Cholecystitis, there is a severe pain in gall bladder region (right upper abdomen), mid part of upper abdomen (epigastrium) or below the right shoulder in scapula. The severe pain is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, loose stools or fever. Natural medicines Chelidonium, Belladona and Cardus Marianus are considered very efficient homeopathic treatment of gallstones in such cases.
Homeopathic medicines for stones in common bile duct
The presence of stones in common bile duct leads to its obstruction and that is a very critical condition. Obstructive jaundice, fever, vomiting and abdomen pain are the main symptoms of gall stones in common bile duct. NaturalHomeopathic medicines Chelidonium, Fel Tauri, Myrica, Cardus Marianus and Chionanthus are of great help in treating such cases. \
However, as the condition may lead to critical consequences, it is important to have a surgeon’s opinion to note the severity of the condition and whether it can be treated with medicines or requires surgical intervention.
Homeopathic medicines for gastric troubles after surgical removal of gall bladder (Cholecystectomy)
Even after surgical removal of gall bladder,a few patients experience gastric troubles like acidity, gas in abdomen with bloated feeling. The best natural Homeopathic medicines to deal with such cases are Raphanus, Natrum Phos and Carbo Veg.
Homeopathic medicine Raphanus can be used with much efficiency for treating excessive gas in abdomen after removal of gall bladder. The gas neither moves upwards or downwards, resulting in a bloated abdomen.
Homeopathic medicine Natrum Phos is the best remedy to treat sour belchings and sour vomiting with much acidity in stomach.
Carbo Veg is the ideal Homeopathic remedy for burning in stomach with distension of abdomen due to accumulation of gas. The digestion is very weak and slow in such patients.
Best Homeopathic medicines for gall bladder polyp
Polyp refers to an abnormal growth in the gall bladder arising from the mucuous membrane lining from gall bladder. It usually does not give rise to any symptom and accidentally comes to notice during the ultrasound for some other abdomen complaint.
Homeopathic medicine Calcarea Carb is very beneficial in treating gall bladder polyp. Calcarea Carb has the innate ability to remove polyp growths not only from the gallbladder but also from other parts like the nose.
Natrum sulphuricum
Multiple health disorders- gallstones, chronic diarrhea, asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), obesity, joint disorders, depression. Overly sensitive to weather changes and humidity.
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There are two types of fatty liver.
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver
Nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) develops when the liver has difficulty breaking down fats, which causes a buildup in the liver tissue. The cause is not related to alcohol. NAFL is diagnosed when more than 10 percent of the liver is fat.
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic fatty liver is the earliest stage of alcohol-related liver disease. Heavy drinking damages the liver, and the liver cannot break down fats as a result. Abstaining from alcohol will likely cause the fatty liver to subside. Within six weeks of not drinking alcohol, the fat will disappear. However, if excessive alcohol use continues, cirrhosis may develop.
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
When the fat builds up enough, it will cause the liver to swell. If the original cause is not from alcohol, it’s called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). This disease can impair liver function.
Stages (Grades) of Fatty Liver
Fatty liver as mentioned is not a critical condition, its stages of development are divided in grades
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 1 and grade 2 of fatty liver can be controlled with proper medication.
Causes of Fatty liver
Why fatty liver occurs, is unknown. A fatty diet or overeating by itself never results in a fatty liver. The fat may come from increased absorption from the intestines or from elsewhere in the body. But, putting it generally, the liver loses its capacity to eliminate fats deposited within it.
Yet, 70% of persons suffering from NASH are found to be obese.
Some common causes of NASH are:
Metabolic syndromes
Apart from alcohol, there are many conditions that cause an imbalance in the body's metabolic capacity
Diabetes
High blood pressures (hypertension)
High blood cholesterols
Pregnancy
Glycogen storage disease
Congenital disorders like Wolman's disease
Congenital diseases like Wilson's disease which affects copper levels
Weber-Christian disease affecting nutrient absorption.
Galactosemia - a disorder which affects the way milk is metabolized in the body.
Infections like tuberculosis and malaria.
Nutritional causes
Severe mal-nutrition
Obesity
Sudden rapid weight loss
Surgeries performed to reduce obesity - gastric bypass surgery, jejuno-ileal bypass, etc.
Drugs
Corticosteroids
Valproic acids ( used in epileptic patients)
Medications for heart conditions like irregular heartbeats and high blood pressures e.g. amiodarone; diltiazem.
Sedatives
Tamoxifen - used in treating breast cancer.
Methotrexate
Anti-retroviral drugs (indinavir)
Overdose of Vitamin A.
In extreme cases, amiodarone and methotexate can cause cirrhosis.
Other
toxins from food stuffs like
rancid peanuts - aflatoxins are extremely toxic
mushroom poisonings
phosphorus from environment
Risk factors for Fatty liver
Your chances of developing fatty liver are high if you
are obese
are an alcoholic
Suffer from high blood pressures which often fluctuate or are on long-term medications for the same.
Blood cholesterol levels are high.
Toxins
Viruses like hepatitis A
Oily Food
High Triglyceride Levels
Symptoms
appetite loss
nausea
vomiting
abdominal pain
yellowing of the skin (jaundice)
Fatigue
Pain in the upper right abdomen
Malaise - or a feeling of severe discomfort, making the person want to rest,
Fullness and heaviness in the abdomen, more in the right upper corner
Occasionally the liver maybe painful on pressure.
However, with fatty liver unchecked can progress into cirrhosis which is life-threatening. Thereafter, features of liver failure present themselves.
Mild to moderate reddish discolorations just below the superficial skin layers which blanch on pressure (spider naevi)
Abdominal dissension (due to increased fluid in the abdomen - ascites)
Easy bleeds from small trauma.
Blood doesn't clot soon enough
Fine to moderate tremors of the fingers
Flapping tremors of the hands (asterexis)
Itching in hands and legs which gradually spread all over the body
Veins in legs, abdomen, seem engorged and distended.
Giddiness.
Poor memory, poor concentration, dullness of thoughts, mental confusion » this is an emergency (encephalopathy)!!
Depression
Loss of sexual interest
Yellowish discoloration of skin (jaundice), dark colored urine.
If left untreated, NASH can progress to permanent scarring of the liver and eventual liver failure.
Diagnosis Of Fatty Liver
Physical Exam
If your liver is inflamed, your doctor can detect it by examining your abdomen. Let your doctor know if you have been experiencing fatigue or loss of appetite. Also, tell your doctor about any history of alcohol, medication, and supplement use.
Blood Tests
Blood tests may be helpful as screening tests for liver inflammation, although liver function studies such as serum transaminases (AST, ALT) may be normal or elevated and not necessarily related to the severity of the liver disease.
Other liver tests such as alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin are often normal. Serum ferritin (a measure of iron storage) may be abnormal. In patients with NAFLD and NASH, cholesterol levels including triglycerides are often elevated.
Liver Function Tests: LFT
Abnormal levels of liver enzymes in the blood identify as well as provide a deeper understanding of the cause of fatty liver. This test also provides insight into the efficacy of treatment and the improvement to be expected.
Imaging Studies
Ultrasound of the liver can reveal patterns suggestive of fatty infiltration of the liver. Computerized tomography (CT scan) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan) are also useful in the evaluation of fatty liver.
Liver Biopsy
In a liver biopsy, your doctor will insert a needle into the liver to remove a piece of tissue for examination. Your doctor will give you a local anesthetic to lessen the pain. This is the only way to know for certain if you have fatty liver. The biopsy will also help your doctor determine the exact cause.
In general, people with fatty liver disease have no symptoms, especially in the beginning. However, some people may experience abdominal discomfort, fatigue, loss of appetite, a general feeling of being unwell and vague discomfort.
This is why proper diagnosis is important before starting any treatment.
Currently, there is no effective treatment for fatty liver disease. However, it is a reversible condition and can usually be treated with simple lifestyle changes, dietary changes
What are Homeopathic Treatments?
Homeopathic treatments involve practices, lifestyle changes, and herbal medicine. They put the emphasis on curing the whole body rather than the individual condition.
This is even more true in the case of a fatty liver, where the condition is often a result of other illnesses in your body, such as obesity and diabetes. With some exceptions, such as genetic factors, medications, rare metabolic disorders and the hepatitis virus, the cause of a fatty liver is often due to poor lifestyle choices.
More and more people are leaning towards natural treatments in order to avoid adding chemicals and other potentially harmful products to their systems. A homeopathic regimen will often include special herbs, teas, foods, lifestyle practices and a special liver cleansing diet.
Homeopathic Remedies for Fatty Liver
The Homeopathic remedies for fatty liver can reverse the condition of fatty liver and bring it to normal. The Homeopathic medicines, which are made of natural substances, are given to patients after studying the unique symptoms experienced by each individual.
The natural homeopathic remedies for a fatty liver are completely safe with no side effects.\
Chelidonium:
Fatty Liver with pain in right upper abdomen
Chelidonium is the top natural Homeopathic medicine for Fatty Liver treatment. The marked symptom for using this Homeopathic medicine is pain in right upper abdomen and pain under right shoulder. There may also be an enlargement of liver.The person is usually constipated. The stool passes in the form of hard balls. A distended abdomen with nausea and vomiting is also experienced. The patient suffers from excessive weakness. In case of jaundice in a patient with Fatty Liver too, Chelidonium is the best Homeopathic remedy. A hallmark symptom that adds weightage for selecting this medicine is a desire for very hot drinks and hot food.
Lycopodium:
Fatty Liver with acidity
Lycopodium is a natural Homeopathic remedy of great help for treating Fatty Liver with gastric symptoms and acidity. The patient complains of distension or bloating of abdomen soon after eating anything. The abdomen feels full of gas. Burning belching is also experienced. Even eating a little causes fullness in abdomen. The patient feels heaviness and pain in the right upper part of abdomen. Usually the symptoms get worse towards the evening. Farinaceous food makes the person worse. An unusual craving for sweets and hot drinks in excess may be present.
Phosphorus:
Fatty Liver with food coming up after eating
Phosphorus is the best natural Homeopathic medicine for patients of Fatty Liver who feel as if the food is coming upwards after eating. This is accompanied by sour belching. Vomiting may also occur in a few cases, along with pain in liver. The stool and flatus are very offensive. The patient feels weak after passing stool. The craving for peculiar things in diet is an important indication for using this Homeopathic medicine in Fatty Liver patients. These peculiar things include ice creams, cold drinks and refreshing items like juices.
Calcarea Carb:
Obese Fatty Liver patients
Calcarea Carb is a very beneficial natural Homeopathic medicine for mainly obese Fatty Liver patients. The person is fatty, flabby with excess fat in liver and whole abdomen. This Homeopathic remedy successfully helps in burning excess fat in liver.The digestion is very slow in such persons with a long-standing constipation. The abdomen always remains distended. Milk is not suitable for these persons. A few constitutional symptoms that are taken note of is a desire for boiled eggs or strange things like chalk and pencils. Another is sensitivity to cold air and excessive sweating on the head.
Nux Vomica:
Fatty Liver with pain in abdomen after eating
Natural remedy Nux Vomica is the best fatty liver cure in homeopathy when the cause is over consumption of Alcohol . It is prescribed when pain in abdomen begins a few hours after eating, with a feeling of stone in abdomen. Sour or bitter belching accompanies the pain.
A very significant symptom for selecting Homeopathic remedy Nux Vomica for Fatty Liver is constipation with an ineffectual urge to pass stool or poop. The stool, however, is insufficient and unsatisfactory. The passing out of stool gives some relief from the pain in abdomen but the urge to pass stool is renewed soon after. The patient craves for fattyfood, spicy food, coffee and alcoholic drinks in diet.
Bryonia.
When there are stitching pains in the right hypochondriac region
Bryonia is the first remedy to be thought of, though for these pains we have other remedies, such as Chelidonium and Kali carbonicum. Under Bryonia the liver is swollen, congested and inflamed; the pains in the hypochondriac region are worse from any motion, and better from lying on the right side, which lessens the motion of the parts when breathing . It is one of the chief remedies for jaundice brought on by a fit of
Carduus Marianus
This remedy is indicated in jaundice with dull headache, bitter taste, white tongue with red edges, nausea and vomiting of a greenish fluid. There is an uncomfortable fullness in the region of the liver, the stools are bilious and the urine golden yellow; there is sensitiveness in the epigastrium and right hypochondrium. Burnett regards a dark brownish patch over the lower part of the sternum as a useful hint for Carduus, and in such cases he observes that both the liver and heart are at fault. The presence of "liver spots seems to be a special indication for the remedy.
Myrica Cerifera.
Myrica is an important liver remedy. There is first despondency and also jaundice due to imperfect formation of bile in the liver, and not to any obstruction, comparing here with Digitalis. There is dull headache, worse in the morning, the eyes have a dingy, dirty, yellowish hue, the tongue is coated yellow
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Botanically, pine trees belong to the family of Pinaceae, in the genus: Pinus. Some of the common names are pinon nuts, pignoli, cedar nuts, chilgoza, pinyon pinenuts...etc.
Pine nuts are one of the calorie-rich edible nuts. 100 g of dry-kernels provide 673 calories. Additionally, they comprise of numerous health promoting phyto-chemicals, vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals.
Their high caloric content chiefly comes from fats. Indeed, the nuts are especially rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid (18:1 undifferentiated fat) that helps to lower LDL or "bad cholesterol" and increases HDL or "good-cholesterol" in the blood. Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet which contain good amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants, helps to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring healthy blood lipid profile.
Pine or cedar nuts contain essential fatty acid (omega-6 fat), pinolenic acid. Recent research has shown its potential use in weight loss by curbing appetite. Pinolenic acid triggers the release of hunger-suppressant enzymes cholecystokinin and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) in the gut. In addition, pinolenic acid has thought to have LDL-lowering properties by enhancing hepatic LDL uptake.
Likewise in almonds, pines too are an excellent source of vitamin E; contain about 9.33 mg per 100 g (about 62% of RDA). Vitamin E is a powerful lipid soluble antioxidant, required for maintaining the integrity of cell membrane of mucus membranes and skin by protecting it from harmful oxygen-free radicals.
Furthermore, pines are one of gluten free tree nuts, and therefore, are a popular ingredient in the preparation of gluten-free food formulas. Such formula preparations can be a healthy alternative in people with wheat food allergy, and celiac disease.
Pine nuts are an excellent source of B-complex group of vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) and folates. These vitamins work as co-factors for enzymes in cellular substrate metabolism inside the human body.
Furthermore, pine nuts contain healthy amounts of essential minerals like manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. At 8.802 mg per 100 g (about 383% of daily recommended intake), pines are one of the richest sources of manganese. Manganese is an all-important co-factor for antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. It is therefore, consumption of pines helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful oxygen-free radicals.
Pine nut oil has a delicate flavor with sweet aroma, and is being employed in many traditional medicinal applications. The main chemical components in pine oil are borneol, bornyl acetate, a and ß-phellandrene, a-pinene and ß-pinene. Its emollient property helps to keep skin well protected from dryness. It has also been employed in cooking, and as “carrier or base oil” in traditional medicines in aromatherapy, in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.
Safety profile
There are several reported cases of altered taste perception (cacogeusia or pine mouth) following to pine nut consumption. It appears few days after eating the nuts and may persists for up to a week. However, Pine mouth is self-limited condition and resolves on its own without any sequel.
Pine nut allergy may occur in some sensitive individuals. The reaction symptoms may range from simple skin itching (hives) to severe form of anaphylactic manifestations, including breathing difficulty, pain abdomen, vomiting and diarrhea.
Cross-reactions may also occur with some other nuts and fruits, especially of Anacardiaceae family members such as mango, cashew nuts, pistachio... etc. Persons with known allergic reactions to these nuts may therefore need to observe caution while eating them.
Heart
Pine nuts are an excellent source of vitamin E, copper, vitamin K and iron. All of these nutrients support heart health. Furthermore, pine nuts are an excellent source of monounsaturated fat. Monounsaturated fat is a healthy fat that helps reduce cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease. Therefore, pine nuts can potentially reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Vitamins E and K
Pine nuts provide generous amounts of the essential vitamins E and K. Both of these nutrients have an effect on your cardiovascular system -- vitamin K allows you to form clots to prevent bleeding after injury, while vitamin E helps you produce red blood cells essential for oxygen transport. Each ounce of pine nuts contains 2.7 milligrams of vitamin E, or 18 percent of your recommended daily intake, established by the Institute of Medicine. Pine nuts also provide 15 micrograms of vitamin K per ounce -- 12 percent of the recommended daily intake for men and 17 percent for women.
Manganese and Zinc
Incorporate pine nuts into your diet to reap the benefits of their manganese and zinc content. Manganese helps maintain your body's hormone balance and connective tissue strength, while zinc supports your immune system and aids in wound healing. Each ounce of pine nuts provides 2.5 milligrams of manganese -- your entire daily recommended intake -- and also contains 16 percent of the recommended daily zinc intake for men and 23 percent for women, as determined by the Institute of Medicine.
Slow Down The Aging Process
Everyone seems to be looking for the elusive Fountain of Youth. One of the simplest things that people can do to look and feel younger is to eat more anti-aging foods. Pine nuts have antioxidants that help fight aging. These antioxidants also help prevent free radical damage. Free radicals not only accelerate the process of aging, but they can also increase the risk of cancer and a host of other serious health conditions.Copper is also present in pine nuts and is also known to help prevent aging.
Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration is an eye condition that is very common in older people. In fact, 30 percent of people who are over the age of 80 have this condition. This condition is the leading cause of blindness in older adults. The good news is that diets that are rich in beta-carotene and lutein can help protect against age-related macular degeneration.
Pine nuts are an excellent source of lutein and beta-carotene. Additionally, these nutrients can protect against cataracts, which are another eye problem that is very common in older people.
Boost Of Energy
You should have a cup of pine nuts the next time that you feel yourself struggling to get through your day. Pine nuts are high in magnesium and protein, which are two nutrients that your body needs for energy. Magnesium has also been shown to be very effective at alleviating muscle cramping.
Improves cardiovascular health:
Pine nuts are rich in monounsaturated fats that help to lower cholesterol in the blood. Regular consumption of pine nuts increases good cholesterol and reduces bad cholesterol in the body. Oleic acid in pine nuts helps the liver to remove triglycerides from the body. It also favors a healthy blood lipid profile, preventing coronary artery diseases and strokes.
Weight loss:
Eating a handful of pine nuts can help in weight management. A study has found that swapping healthy unsaturated fats for saturated fats can help you to lose weight without reducing your calorie intake. Pine nuts are very effective in suppressing appetite. Pinolenic acid stimulates CCK (cholecystokinin), a hormone that signals the brain that the stomach is full. This curbs the appetite, keeping you full for a longer time. Pine nuts can decrease food intake by 37%.
Appetite Suppressors
Cholecystokinin is a hormone that act's as an appetite suppressant has its source in pine nuts. They also contain pinolenic acid that enhance other hormones, which act as hunger suppressors and hence the pine nuts nutrition is found to give energy as well as reduce hunger.
A 2009 study published in the "Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology" found that when ingested, pine nut produced a feeling of fullness. This lead to a reduction in the quantity of food consumed. Pine nut was found to stimulate the neuronal pathways to the brain that trigger satiation and appetite reduction.
The appetite suppressing effect took just 30 minutes to cause a drop in food intake, according to a 2006 study by the American Physiological Society reported in the April 4, 2006 issue of Science Daily. Appetite suppressors signal the brain to diminish hunger and the desire to eat.
Improves eye health:
Pine nuts contain beta-carotene and antioxidants, which are very beneficial for the health of the eyes. Lutein in pine nuts helps the eyes to filter UV light, preventing macular damage. It also prevents our eyesight from deteriorating with age.
Energy:
Pine nuts are an excellent option for evening snacking. It contains protein that provides an instant source of energy. It also helps to repair and build the muscle tissues. Protein is a slow burning fuel that provides a long lasting energy boost which does not result in burnout. It also helps to improve the body’s use of oxygen, increasing the energy levels.
Skin health:
Vitamin E in pine nuts is required for maintaining the integrity of the cell membranes. It also protects the skin from the harmful UV rays. The emollient properties of pine nut oil keep the skin well moisturized.
High in iron
Pine nuts are rich in iron, which the body uses for a great many of its essential processes, such as the regulation of our central nervous system and the circulation of blood throughout our bodies. The copper that is naturally present in pine nuts also aids in the absorption of iron by our body.Source:GoogleDISCLAIMER
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Whiteheads, also known as closed comedones,Whiteheads are a form of acne. Just like pimples and blackheads, they are caused by clogged pores. The sebaceous glands produce oil to moisturize your skin. When there is excessive sebum secretion (like during teenage due to hormonal imbalance), oil builds up inside the pores along with dirt and dead skin cells.
This trapped oil swells and turns into a white pustule and is known as a whitehead. They usually are of white or yellowish color, as they are not exposed to oxygen like blackheads are. They generally occur on nose, cheekbone & chin and affect both women and men during teen years and beyond.
A word of caution is not to pop your whiteheads with your hands, as that will aggravate your problem, causing pimples, infection and even scarring.
People with overactive sebaceous glands and excess sebum production are more prone to develop whiteheads. This usually happens due to hormonal changes or genetic factors
Tip:
• Try to avoid too much of makeup, where ever you can. Makeup tends to clog your pores, which is the main cause of whiteheads and acne.
• Drink eight to ten glasses of water a day, to flush out toxins and detoxify your system and skin. This will keep you hydrated and less susceptible to pimples and other types of acne.
• Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Include those that are rich in vitamin A and E in your diet (including green leafy vegetables) to keep your system and skin healthy.
• Frequently change your bed sheets and pillows. This will help you in keeping your pillow cover bacteria free which otherwise aggravate skin problems, including whiteheads.
• Keep your hair clean. The natural oil from your hair runs down on your face which is the main cause of pimples / whiteheads around the hair line. Clean hair leads to less likelihood of whiteheads on your face.
• In case whiteheads and acne problem persist or is acute, we recommend that you consult a dermatologist to get rid of whiteheads.
Sugar Scrub
A homemade sugar scrub can work wonders for your skin. It will help exfoliate your skin to remove excess oil and debris trapped in the pores without causing dryness.
• Mix together one tablespoon each of sugar and honey.
• Apply it on your face and gently massage in circular motions.
• Leave it on for a few minutes.
• Wipe it off using a wet washcloth and then wash your face.
• Do this once or twice a week on a regular basis.
Lemon Juice
Being rich in alpha hydroxy acids, lemon juice helps exfoliate the skin and also facilitates cell regeneration. It also helps get rid of excess oil due to its astringent properties.
• Dip a cotton ball in lemon juice and apply the juice on your face.
• Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash your face with cold water.
• Do this daily before going to bed. Continue for at least a few months.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar works like an astringent and thus removes excess oil from the skin. Plus, it has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that help fight acne.
• Mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in one cup of water. Apply this solution on your face using a cotton ball. Leave it on for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.
• Another option is to mix one part apple cider vinegar with three parts cornstarch. Spread it on your face. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes before scrubbing it off. Clean your face with a washcloth soaked in warm water. Follow with a cold water rinse to close the pores.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil can be used as a natural astringent to reduce oiliness and get rid of whiteheads. Due to its antibacterial properties, tea tree oil will also fight acne.
• Dip a cotton swab in water and put three or four drops of tea tree oil on it.
• Dab it on the affected area.
• Leave it on at least for 30 minutes.
• Wash it off with cool water.
• Do this twice daily until you see improvement.
Cinnamon-Oat Flour
Cinnamon is excellent for improving the quality of your skin. When used as a scrub, it helps reduce blackheads and whiteheads. It also promotes the production of collagen, thereby facilitating skin regeneration. Plus, cinnamon has antimicrobial properties that fight acne.
• Mix together one teaspoon each of cinnamon powder and oat flour with sufficient warm water to make a thick paste. Spread it on your face and scrub for a few minutes. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
• Alternatively, you can apply a paste of one teaspoon each of honey and aloe vera gel and a pinch of cinnamon powder. Leave it on for about 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
Use either of these remedies two or three times a week until you are satisfied with the results
Note: Before using cinnamon on your skin, perform a patch test to make sure you are not allergic to it.
Gram Flour (Besan)
Gram flour is an excellent ingredient for deep cleansing and exfoliating your skin to remove dead skin and absorb excess oil. It will also help get rid of unwanted facial hair.
• Mix two tablespoons of gram flour in sufficient yogurt to make a thick paste.
• Optionally, stir in one-quarter to one-half teaspoon of turmeric powder.
• Spread it on your face and leave it on until it dries completely.
• Scrub it off and then wash your face.
• Repeat two or three times a week on a regular basis.
Strawberries
Strawberries are another useful home remedy for whiteheads. Their mildly abrasive texture exfoliates the skin, thereby removing trapped dirt, dead skin cells and oil clogging the pores.
They also contain salicylic acid, a common ingredient used in anti-acne treatments to help unblock pores. Plus, the ellagic acid present in this fruit protects the skin from sun damage caused by ultraviolet rays.
• Mash two or three strawberries to make a paste.
• Mix in one tablespoon of honey.
• Spread it on your face and gently massage in circular motions for a few minutes.
• Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes and then wash it off.
• Repeat once or twice a week for a few months.
For best results, use the exfoliating masks and scrubs after facial steaming.
Rosewater
• Simply applying rosewater with a cotton swab on the affected region will cause the infection to heal in some time.
• If you are particular about the smell aspect of the face mask, this can be the best solution to try at home.
• In fact, a few drops of rosewater can be added to any face mask you prepare for imparting a pleasant smell.
Milk and vinegar
• A mix of milk, common salt, and table spoon can also act wonders for your skin.
• For staunch acnes, you can try Apple cider Vinegar.
• After you apply the vinegar, let it dry for some time.
• Do not rinse immediately!
Coriander leaves:
•A paste of coriander leaves, water, and turmeric powder is also among good homemade face scrubs to treat whiteheads.
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Blackheads, open pores clogged with dead skin and oil are most common in teens and pre-menstrual women. These irritating blemishes occur most often on and around the nose putting them dead center in the middle of the face where they are most noticeable.
So of course, we want to get rid of them as quickly as possible.
Blackheads are normally caused by the overproduction of oil.
Homemade facial masks are one of the best natural treatment methods to get rid of blackheads, large pores, and oily skin on face naturally and fast. These facial masks also help firm your skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and improve your skin texture. Give your skin a regular home facial with a face mask to absorb excess oil and deep clean the skin.
Get Rid of Blackheads With Baking Soda
If you are prone to blackheads, a baking soda mask is one of the best masks for blackhead removal. Baking soda remedy is also an effective way to get rid of oily skin, acne, and large pores.
Ingredients:
Baking soda
Water
Directions:
Make a thick paste of baking soda and water.
Rinse your face thoroughly with warm water.
Apply the paste on your wet face with the fingers.
Move the paste over small areas of skin in a circular pattern, concentrating on the areas where you get most blackheads - the forehead, the nose, the chin, etc.
Rinse well with warm water to remove the pack from the face.
Baking soda clears the skin from impurities such as debris and dirt from the skin.
Apply this facial mask 2 to 3 times a week to get rid of blackheads, oily skin, large pores, and acne pimples from your face.
Get Rid of Blackheads With Oatmeal-Yogurt-Olive Oil-Lemon juice
Oatmeal and yogurt face mask is best for removing blackheads and oiliness from your face. This natural facial mask will rejuvenate your skin, cleaning your pores deeply. The lactic acid in yogurt will close large pores, giving your facial skin a younger appearance.
Ingredients:
Oatmeal
Yogurt
Olive Oil
Lemon juice
Directions:
To make this DIY homemade blackhead removal remedy you will need oatmeal, yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice.
In a food processor grind 3 tablespoons of oatmeal until very fine.
Next, add 2 tablespoons of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the ground oatmeal.
Clean your face using a mild soap or mild face wash.
Also, use warm water while washing your face for opening your clogged pores.
Rub the oatmeal pack over your facial skin and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
Wash it off with lukewarm water.
After cleansing, use cool water as a final rinse to close your open pores.
While this DIY face mask is especially for treating the blackhead-prone areas, your entire face can benefit from this natural remedy.
Get Rid of Blackheads With Lemon Juice
Ingredients:
Lemon Juice
Directions:
You can apply lemon juice for effectively getting rid of blackheads and oily skin.
Applying lemon juice on face will help sloughs off pore-clogging impurities and encourages new skin cell growth.
Use lemon juice and rub it on the face a few times a day to shrink large pores and pull out the blackheads.
You can also soak 5 cotton pads in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, and place them on your T-zone (1 on your forehead, 1 on your nose and the other 2 pads on your chin) for 15 minutes.
This natural remedy will help get rid of blackheads, oily skin, and large pores on face effectively.
Get Rid of Blackheads With Egg White
Ingredients:
Egg White
Directions:
The best natural way to remove blackheads and get rid of large pores and oily face is using egg white masks.
Beat the whites slowly until they're foamy. Now gently apply it to your face and leave it for next 20 minutes.
Then use a warm wet cloth and gently remove the egg whites off your face.
Egg white face mask will tighten and shrink the facial pores as they dry, safely forcing the blackheads out.
This is one of the most popular facial masks for blackhead removal, which only takes a few minutes to make.
Get Rid of Blackheads With Papaya
Ingredients:
Papaya
Directions:
You can use ripe papaya for getting rid of blackheads. Papaya contains proteolytic and bactericidal properties, which are best for preventing and removing acne, pimples, and blackheads on nose.
Mash ripe papaya into a smooth puree.
Mix it with 1/4 teaspoon of gram flour and apply on your face and leave it for 10-15 minutes.
Wash it off with cold water later, so your pores are closed.
Papaya face mask helps in exfoliating and toning the skin, which removes dirt and grime off your blackhead while reducing large pores and tightening skin on face.
Get Rid of Blackheads With Coriander Leaves-Turmeric Powder
Ingredients:
Coriander Leaves
Turmeric Powder
Directions:
You can reduce and minimize large pores with homemade facial cleansing and pore shrinking recipes. A face mask of coriander leaves and turmeric powder make a good home remedy to remove blackheads that also help to shrink large pores.
Combine some coriander leaves and a little turmeric powder with water and form a paste.
Put this natural facial mask over the face, concentrating on nose, chin, and forehead.
Wash it off the next morning with cold water to get rid of blackheads fast.
Get Rid of Blackheads With Cinnamon-honey
Cinnamon is an anti-bacterial spice that can be used to make an aromatic face mask for removal of blackheads.
Ingredients:
Cinnamon
Honey
Directions:
Mix one part organic cinnamon with two parts honey to form a paste.
Apply a thin layer over blackheads.
Leave on for at least fifteen minutes.
Wash off with your favorite all-natural cleanser, then follow up with a moisturizer.
Use this remedy daily for best results.
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The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider
