Showing posts with label Herbs. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
15 Natural Home Remedies for Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac
Leaves of three, let it be. That old saying is worth remembering when trying to identify plants that might be poison ivy, oak or sumac.
I have to admit, I have seen plants that I thought were poison ivy or poison oak , and other people said they were not. If you’re like most people, you probably don’t have your handy plant guide with you when you’re out in the woods hiking or whatever. So if you’re planning on a hiking excursion in the woods, you might check out what these pesky plants look like ahead of time. Watch this video from Gardening & More which explains how to identify poison ivy, oak and sumac.
Read more about 15 Natural Home Remedies for Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
5 Easy Homemade Herbal Cleaners
Does the odor of chemical household cleansers singe your nose hairs? Do the harsh chemicals ruin your skin and nails? Do you just want to live a cleaner lifestyle with fewer chemicals? If you like the idea of kinder, gentler cleaners, then consider mixing up your own cleansers using natural products, like herbs and lemons.
Read more about 5 Easy Homemade Herbal Cleaners
Monday, March 23, 2015
Plant A Container Herb Garden
Growing your own herbs is a great way to save money at the grocery store. I have a vegetable garden but I always have a planter of my most used cooking herbs on my deck for convenience (it’s right outside of my kitchen). Growing herbs in containers is a great idea if you don’t have room for a garden – you can grow them on your deck (like me), a patio or a balcony.
You could plant each herb in a separate pot but why not plant them in a one pot container herb garden. Here are 6 tips to help you get started with planting your very own container garden!
See More About Plant A Container Herb Garden
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Coconut Oil Honey Hair Mask
Using coconut oil has many advantages. It can be used as a lip balm or even as a hair mask. You can create a special hair mask and then offer it as a Christmas gift. All natural homemade gifts are really special and quite efficient. And this homemade recipe doesn’t cost too much. All of the ingredients used for the homemade hair mask have different properties. Let’s take the coconut oil, for example. It makes the dandruff go away because it has an antifungal and antibacterial effect.
It is rich in vitamins like vitamin K, vitamin E as well as iron. Another ingredient that you`ll be mixing for this special homemade hair mask is honey. Honey moisturizes the hair. It also has antibacterial properties, just like coconut oil. And if it is used frequently it naturally lightens hair in time. Which is a great option for those who don’t want to ruin their natural hair color by dying it with a lot of nasty chemicals.
You`ll also be using apple cider vinegar that keeps the pH of your hair in balance. Vinegar is a sort of acid that quickly gets rid of any shampoo or styling products that leave residues on your hair.
See More About Coconut Oil Honey Hair Mask
10 Health Benefits Of Chamomile Tea
Benefits
,
Health
,
Herbs
,
Remedies
No comments
:
1. Digestion- the chamomile tea, after meals, is assuring a proper digestion.
2. Stomach strength- chamomile supplements are often used in treating ulcers and gastric problems.
3. Cold- chamomile hot tea and chamomile oil diluted in water, for inhalation, are good remedies for all sorts of cold types.
Read More Benefits About Health Benefits Of Chamomile Tea
Sunday, March 15, 2015
9 Effective Herbs For Diabetes
Diabetes is mostly characterized by the increased level of sugar in the blood. There is a hormone in our body named insulin. In diabetes, this hormone is not utilized to its full potential and hence there is an increase in the blood sugar levels.
An unbalanced diet and other bad habits such as smoking and drinking are some of the major reasons behind people developing diabetes. Sometimes, hereditary factors can also lead to diabetes. However, there is no need to worry as there are many herbal treatments available that can help to control your diabetes to a large extent. We are going to take a look at some of these herbal remedies in detail.
1. Onion: This is one of the best herbal remedies that you can use to keep your diabetes under check. This is mainly because onion contains ingredients known as allicin and ally propyl disulphide or APDS. These ingredients in onion regulate sugar levels in the blood and hence are vital in controlling the diabetes. All you have to do is increase the intake of onion in your diet. You can also eat onion in its raw form but avoid overeating.
2. Garlic: This good herbal treatment provides the same results as that provided by garlic. This is mainly because garlic too contains propyl disulphide or APDS and allicin, which help to regulate the sugar levels in the blood. You can consume garlic either in its raw form or can include it in your daily diet.
3. Gooseberry: Amla or Indian Gooseberry is one of the most effective herbal treatments that can help to control diabetes. This is mainly because; Indian Gooseberry contains high amount of Vitamin C, which is essential in keeping control of the blood sugar levels. You can consume Amla either in its raw form or can extract its juice and drink it on a daily basis. Doing this, for at least a period of two months on a regular basis can provide you significant results in your condition of diabetes.
4. Blueberry: This one is another highly effective herbal treatment that can help to control diabetes. This is mainly because the leaves of Blueberry contains some natural ingredients that regulate the blood sugar levels and hence help in keeping diabetes under control. Furthermore, it is also a good astringent and hence also proves highly beneficial in any kind of kidney or prostate disorders. Thus, with this herbal remedy you will not only be able to control your diabetes but can also stay healthy and fit.
5. Bitter Gourd: There is no other best herbal remedy than bitter gourd for diabetes. This is mainly because of the several benefits it provides to a person suffering from diabetes. Consuming two glasses of bitter gourd juice not only helps a person with diabetes to keep diabetes under control but also flushes out all the toxins from the body. This helps the person to stay overall fit and he/she doesn’t fall prey to any other diseases. Thus, a person suffering from diabetes needs to drink at least two glasses of bitter gourd juice every morning and at night to get the best results.
6. Fenugreek: The plant of Fenugreek is also one of best herbal remedies that a diabetic person can use to get rid of diabetes. The Fenugreek seeds are known for the anti-diabetic properties. The seeds of the Fenugreek contain some ingredients known as the nicotinic acid, trognelline and coumarin. All these ingredients are known for the anti-diabetic properties and hence work wonders and help a person suffering for diabetes to control the diabetes.
7. Green Tea: This highly effective herb is known for its variety of medicinal properties. Green tea when consumed by a diabetic patient helps to control the sugar levels in the blood. It also assists in flushing all the toxins out from the body thereby cleansing the person’s body. However, it is important to note that green tea should be consumed without adding sugar to it as it can spoil the action of green tea by increasing the sugar levels in the blood.
8. Ginseng: This is another highly effective herbal remedy that can help you to control your diabetes to a large extent. The Asian Ginseng has been commonly used to get rid of diabetes in Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM. The consumption of this herb aids the release of the insulin from the pancreas and also enhances the production of insulin receptors. It is also known to reduce the level of sugars from the blood. Drinking extract of Asian Ginseng on a regular basis can help a diabetic patient to control diabetes to a large extent.
9. Bitter Melon: This is another effective herbal remedy for diabetes. Bitter melon has some natural ingredients that are known for their anti-diabetic properties. These natural ingredients are known to regulate the sugar level in the blood. However, one important thing to note about consuming bitter melon is its excessive consumption can lead to some side-effects such as diarrhea. Thus, it is advisable that you consume bitter melon in moderation.
These were some of the herbs, which when consumed on a regular basis can help you to control your diabetes to a large extent. Apart from using this herbal remedy for diabetes and including these herbs in your daily diet, it is also essential for you to eat all the right things and stay away from the bad habits such as smoking and drinking.
Alcohol can only deteriorate your condition of diabetes and hence it is advisable that you totally cut the consumption of the alcohol Also, avoid drinking any kind of sweetened or flavored drinks. Cut the sugar content from tea and focus on drinking green tea.
Subscribe to:
Posts
(
Atom
)
