Some tried and tested ideas for your family. Starting from your kitchen, which is a storehouse of quick homemade remedies, going all the way to exotic…
Vomiting in pregnancy Powder 3-4 cloves and soak in a glass of water for half an hour. Strain and drink this water as and when required. This is not harmful and has no side effects. One glass of lime juice with a pinch of cardamon powder (if available) given as and when required. This is… [ Continue Reading ]
Papaya seeds can help get rid of intestinal worms, although modern medicines often work better. Papaya seeds must be dried in the shade, powdered and kept in a bottle. Two teaspoons of powder is mixed with a glass of milk. Drink this at bedtime. Repeat for three consecutive days. Or, papaya ‘milk’ that comes out… [ Continue Reading ]
Malfunctioning of the thyroid gland in women leads to obesity and related problems. Besides consulting a doctor, you have have a carefully planned diet. Special attention should be paid to a low calorie diet, which is rich in iodine, potassium and fibre. Iodine makes up for thyroxine hormone imbalance, which leads to obesity. This imbalance… [ Continue Reading ]
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