7 Winter foods that keeps you feeling cosy, healthy and happy

This winter season, make yourself warm, healthy and get that cosy feeling from the inside of your body by having these foods. Let's fight this chilly and cold weather with the foods which keeps our body warm and healthy from within. These nutritious foods apart from making your body warm will also strengthen your body's immunity to fight all the diseases in winter especially frequent cold and cough. 


In winter most of us think, getting frequent cold or cough is common these days but sometimes even this common cold can cause some serious infections if left untreated for long time. So always eat all the winter foods especially the seasonal fruits and veggies to build your body's immunity to fight various infections. 


In winter, our body needs extra care and healthy diet to fight all the infections and keep ourself healthy by strengthening our body's immunity. Our diet and the food which we eat plays an important  role in making us healthy and disease free. 


Choose your food wisely according to local weather conditions. All the seasonal and local food is fortified with all the vitamins and minerals which our body needs to combat those harsh weather conditions and keep itself fit. Some of the best winter foods are discussed here, have them to make yourself feeling cozy and healthy.



1. Honey lemonade:

This simple honey lemonade is the best drink for winters. It is  very simple to make in few minutes. Always have it warm in winters. It strengthens your body's immune system and also help in relief from cold and cough in winters. Honey have soothing effect on your throat and lemon is full of anti-oxident and vitamin C which is helpful in building one's immunity. 


2. Hot chocolate:

Hot chocolate is one of the best alternative in winter to keep your body warm and it's delicious taste is loved by everyone, be it an adult or a kid. It contains milk which is rich in calcium and protein and is good for your bones and muscles. Chocolate is rich in anti-oxidents which is good for your brain and heart and also tastes great. So enjoy hot chocolate milk in winters for many health benefit it offers apart from its great taste which is loved by all.



3. Khichdi:

Hot Khichdi, enjoyed especially in India is basically a mixture of lentils and rice cooked in water with salt and some spices. It is very simple, nutritious and healthy food. It is also easily digestible and most nutritious. Enjoy hot khichdi with ghee (clarified butter) to get the strength to fight cold season. It keeps your body warm from inside and also gives essential nutrition to your body to keep it healthy.




4. Porridge:

Having a hot porridge in the morning is a good way to start your day. Porridge is made with  cereals like rice, oats or broken wheat etc which are high in fibre and rich in nutrients, boiled in milk with little sugar or for healthier option use jaggery to make it sweet instead of sugar. It is power packed with nutrition and provides a healthy dose of calcium, protein and carbohydrates, so you can start your day full of energy. It also helps you in keeping your body warm from inside in winters.  



  5. Hot soup:

Hot soups are best in winters for the whole family. Start your meal with a hot soup. It is full of nutrition and hot to give you warmth you need in winters and is also helpful in giving relief from sore throat and cold which is common in winters. Use variety of vegetables to make different types of soup in winter to make yourself feel warm and cosy in winters.



6. Turmeric Milk:

Having turmeric milk in winters strengthens your body's immunity to fight cold, cough and sore throat in winters. It's an old grandma's natural remedy for getting relief from cold and cough in winters. Hot turmeric which is also called turmeric latte is nutritious and healthy especially in winters. It gives your body warmth from inside and also help in fighting various diseases as turmeric is also a natural antibiotic.



7. Sweet potatoes baked or boiled:

Sweet potatoes are rich in fibre and potassium. They are more nutritious than our regular potatoes with fewer calories. They are overloaded with many vitamins and minerals and have innumerous health benefits. They are best consumed as boiled or baked. Have them in winters and protect yourself from many diseases.

How to help your child to control his aggressive behaviour.

Is your child aggressive ? Does he hit or bite or throws things when he gets angry or for  any other reason which you don't understand. 
Everytime a kid throws a tantrum, it becomes difficult to handle her or him especially in public place or infront of relatives or friends, it becomes an embarrasing situation. Often these kids are labelled as naughty kids by everyone. But these kids need to be handle with care and love.


Most kids stop their aggressive behaviour after the preschool ends or as they grow up but some kids continue their aggressive behaviour as they grow up. It is very difficult and embarrasing for the parent  of such child as they get lot of complaint about the child from his school and other parents. 


It is important to understand your child first, his behaviour and what triggers him for such behaviour. Always take actions with calm mind to make him control his aggressive behaviour. Be in touch with the teacher of your child and have regular talks and discussions with her about his behaviour and what works best for him to stop or overcome such behaviour. While handling such child, few things should be kept in mind to help him control his aggressive behaviour.




Handle him/her with love:

Do not slap or hit him for such behaviour, hug him and talk smoothly. Ask him softly with calm mind about what made him to react like that. After knowing the cause of his anger, make him understand why its wrong to be aggressive or hit or bite somebody.  Tell him the alternate ways he could have behaved in such circumstances by giving him various examples. Assure him that you are always there for him to help if somebody troubles him.




Explain him why aggressive behaviour is not accepted:

Make him understand, how a victim feels because of his aggressive behaviour. Ask him how he feels if somebody is aggressive towards him, the same applys to other also. Slowly make him understand the bad effects of aggressive behaviour and why he should stop behaving like that. Always tell him that good behaviour is praised by everyone and everyone will love him if he acts like good boy/girl.



Show him how to behave in circumstances which trigger agressive behaviour in him/her:

If you know the reasons for your childs aggressive behaviour, show him different ways in which he should have behaved. Explain him the importance of good behaviour and how it help in healthy living in a society. If there is something that triggers such behaviour, tell him to stay away from it or engage in some other activity which makes him happy to distract his mind. Also drinking a glass of water when he get angry will helps him in calming his mind.



Be a role model for your child:

Do not indulge in aggressive behaviour especially in front of your child. Be a role model for your child as the child learns what he sees in his house from his elders. Also your child will point on you for such behaviour when you try to say no to him for such behaviour. So before making a child behave properly, we elders should behave properly in front of them.



Do not hit or punish him/her :

Hitting or punishing your child after his aggressive behaviour will not help him in any way,  as this will make him to learn that hitting and punishing others is only the way to deal with others to get their things done. Make him understand the consequences of such behaviour with calm and cool mind by giving him examples of what is the correct way to behave in such situations.




Eliminate underlying stress or anxiety: 

Some kids may be aggresive due to some underlying stress or anxiety. Have patience and talk to them with love and affection to eliminate their stress or anxiety. Try to know the cause of their anxiety, fear or stress by talking and assuring them that you love and care for them are always there to help them in any situation. Counselling with an expert may help in severe condition of stress and anxiety.




Compliment when a child shows good behaviour:

Always compliment a child for his good behaviour. This makes him happy and encourages him to behave well with others. When your child helps his friends, shows courtesy towards others or does any kind of good behaviour, always compliment and tell him how well he behaves with others and you are really proud of him for his good behaviour. 



Don't remind him of old incident of agressive behaviour:

If he has behaved aggressive in some past incident, don't keep on reminding him about that as this will have a negative impact on him. Let him forget about his aggressive behaviour incidents. Always remind him and praise him of the good behaviour he shows towards others. 



Tell him ways to control anger: 

There are different ways to control anger like meditation, yoga, counting from 1to 10, drinking a glass of water to cool down etc. when he gets angry but for small kids patience, love, understanding is all what is required and you as parent know best about your child needs and what works best for him in calming his mind, so handle him patiently with love and care.



Engage him in some creative activity ot take him out:

Make your child to do some creative activity to get out of that aggressive mood and to keep him engaged like painting, making buiding blocks, some craft activity, dance and music. You can also take him out to the playground to freshen up his mood or to some other palce so that he focuses on some other activity.

How to Keep your Kids Safe and Protected in winters

It's winter time and is also a fun time for kids with christmas arriving in the corner. Winter vacation starts with lot of fun and celebrations. Playing in the snow, making a snowman with kids, skiing, hiking, sledding, snowboarding,  and many more activities to do in winter with kids, friends and family.

In winter kids need to be given extra protection as they have low immunity and are more vulnerable to getting sick in cold weather and missing all the fun in winter. Winter storms and cold weather can be hazardous to everyone. Staying safe and healthy is must for everyone in winters especially kids.

So don't let the dip in thermometer ruin your fun and outdoor activities in winter. Always keep in mind these safety precaution to keep yourself and your family safe in winter.



Dress kids and babies in layers:

Always dress infants and kids warmly for outdoor activities. Dress them in layers. The first layer should be soft and thin as it touches our skin, so skin sensitivity and comfort should be kept in mind while choosing the first layer of clothes in winter. The other layer should be of sweaters or other warm clothes to keep your body warm in winters. The last layer should be jackets and pants that protect you and your kid from the extremities of weather like snow, water droplets or winds.

Several thin layers will keep your baby or kid warm and dry in winter. Don't forget to make them wear socks, gloves or mittens and boots when taking them out in winters. Cover their head with a warm cap available for winters to protect their head and ears from cold.

The thumb rule for dressing a baby or kid for winter is, always keep your baby or kid covered in one extra layer than yourself to keep them protected and warm in winters.



Always gear up for safety first :

Always make your kids wear safety helmets for winter sports like sledding, skiing, snowboarding etc. to protect them from any head injuries. Also helmets provide extra protection and insulation from cold.

Gloves and boots are essential to wear for winter sports to protect their hand and legs in winter. Do not forget to wear them eye goggles especially while engaging in winter sports. Eye goggles are important to wear while engaging in winter sports activities to protect your eyes from any debris entering into it while playing and causing harm.



Always supervise snow activities:

With small kids and children, it is  essential to supervise them when they are playing in the snow as they tend to forget their safety while playing. So atleast one parent should be there with the kid to ensure kids safety while playing. Also childrens tend to try out new things or ways to play without knowing the safety, so it's best to supervise them while playing. Always take some time to be with them when they are playing outside in the snow to make sure they are playing safely.


Watch signs of hypothermia or frostbite :

Pale, grey or blistered skin on the fingers, toes, nose or ear are some of the warning signs of hypothermia or frostbite. If you see your child is in danger of frostbite, bring the child immediately to home and keep the affected body part in warm water not hot water. You can slightly keep on increasing the temperature of water from luke warm to little higher slowly with time. Signs of hypothermia are slurred speech, shivering, unusual clumsiness. If you think your child has symptoms of hypothermia, call or consult a doctor immediately.


Keep Hydrated:

Not only in summer we need keep ourself hydrated in winters too, as in the drier winter season kids tend to loose more water while playing. So keep them hydrated by offering them more liquids and water to drink. Also it's equally important for adults to keep themselves hydrated in winter especially if they are engaging in winter sports and outdoor activities.



Drink lot of warm water and warm liquids: 



Keep yourself and your kids warm as well as hydrated in winters. Drink lots of warm liquids to keep yourself and especially your kids protected from getting cold and cough in winters. Having hot soups and hot milk, or hot chocolate milk for kids help build their immunity in winters and also keep them hydrated and warm from the inside of their body.



Use sunscreen:

Always use sunscreen while stepping out of the house in the sun to keep yourself and your kids skin protected from sunburns and tanning. Sunburns do not occur only in summers but in winter's too you can get sunburns when exposed to sunrays. Keep your skin protected  by applying sunscreen especially in the exposed parts of the body.



Eat all the seasonal fruits and vegetables :

All the seasonal fruits and vegetables are full of nutrients that keep us protected and increase our immunity to fight diseases of that particular season. This is natures way of protecting us in its harsh conditions.

So having these seasonal fruits and veggies are best for your whole family to make every member of your family healthy from inside. Have them in any form cooked, steamed or in the form of soups or any other delicacy, but you should make everyone in your family to eat them to keep them protected and healthy in winters. 

So stay safe, healthy and have fun in winters.

Cure persistent Cold and Cough by this home remedy...Very effective and safe for Kids and Adults..

This is very simple yet very effective home remedy for treating cold and cough. It is made from just two easily available ingredients from the kitchen and works from inside of your body in the treatment of cough and cold. 

Apart from treating cold and cough it also strengthens one's body's immunity and prevents frequent occurance of cold and cough.
This home remedy is equally effective for kids as well as adults. It is very old grandma's home remedy and  is really effective in treating cough and throat irritation. It soothes your throat and gives quick relief from throat pain and irritation.

You need jaggery and dry ginger powder from your kitchen for making this effective home remedy for treating cold and cough.The therapeutic properties for ginger and jaggery help in treating cough and also improves body's immunity to stop cough from occuring again and again.


I always make this ayurvedic medicine at home in winters when catching cold and cough is very common to strengthen my family members immunity in winters.

 It is very helpul for children for boosting their immunity especially in winters when they are most susceptible to cold and cough due to their weak immune system. When your kid craves for sugary item, offer them this ball of jaggery for boosting his immunity.


You and your kids can also have this as a sweet or dessert after dinner or lunch to boost your family's immunity in winter. It does not have any side effects. It does all good things for your body especially in winters because of its innumerable health benefits.


Health benefits of jaggery :

• It is anti-allergic and relax the respiratory muscles.

• It boosts one's digestive process.

• It is great for constipation and clears the body of toxins and any excess mucus.

• Excellent healer for people with breathing disorders like asthma.

• It strengthens your immunity to various diseases as it is loaded with minerals, anti-oxidents and other nutrients including selenium and zinc which removes excess free radicles.

• Excellent and healthier alternative for sugar for satiating your sweet tooth.

Health benefits of ginger:

• It is a natural decongestant which help in treating cold and cough. 

• It act as a natural anti-histamine and help in treatment of allergies.

• It aids in digestion process.

• It has anti-inflammatory properties which are helpful in reducing pain and are helpful in treating arthritis.

• It is anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.

• It is full of anti-oxidents and help in removing free radicals in body.

• It is helpful in fighting cancer, diabetes and respiratory diseases.

• It is also helpful in treating nausea, motion sickness and digestive problems.

• It is good for heart as it improves lipid profile.

How to make this home remedy for treating cold and cough

Ingredients :

100g jaggery powder

50g dry ginger powder



You can get dry ginger powder and organic jaggery easily in your  nearby store or market. You can also buy dry ginger and then make a fine paste of it in a mixer grinder. 

You can also dry your regular ginger in the sun for few days and when it is completely dry, you can powder it the mixer grinder.


Also powder the jaggery by breaking it into small pieces in a mortal pestel or in a mixer grinder.

Now mix these two powder ingredients together in a bowl throughly. Make small balls or laddos of it with the help of your palms not more than 1cm in diameter. Store these laddo or  balls of jaggery and ginger in an air-tight container and it can be used for weeks.

How to use it for treatment of cold and cough

Take one laddo or ball of ginger and jaggery powder in the morning after breakfast and one after the dinner in the evening. If you are coughing a lot then you can have it three or four times a day.



Have these jaggery and ginger laddo's or balls regulary for few days to treat your cold and cough effectively. They can be also taken as a sweet to satisfy your sweet tooth and also to improve your family's immunity to fight various diseases and improving digestion process.

Hair care in winter for soft, silky and shiny hair | Home tips and Remedy |

Cool winter season is loved by many, the nip in the air feels good but it's not so for your skin and hair. The cold air can damage your hair vey badly as your hairs are always exposed to the extremeties of the cold weather. Have you ever thought how much damage these cold winds can causes to your hair. Well, if you don't take care of your hair, the damage is much causing your hair to become dry, frizzy, rough with split ends. In severe cases your scalp becomes flaky, itchy and sometimes it can lead to some scalp infections too. The dandruff problem in hair also increases in winter due to cold and dry winds.

So hair care in winter becomes very essential to keep your hair locks soft, silky and shiny. Here are some tips which can help you in keeping your tresses lusturous and give them a silky and shiny look that everyone notices. 

HAIR CARE IN WINTER

OIL MASSAGE :

• Always massage your scalp with coconut oil or olive oil. Always use hot oil for massaging your scalp as hot oil easily penetrates   through the scalp and nourishes the roots of the hair, moisturises your hair and makes them healthy from within. The best time for massaging your scalp is at night before sleeping. Keep it overnight and wash with a shampoo in the morning.

• Coconut oil naturally moisturises your hair and prevent hair breakage. It also nourishes hair shaft and prevent frizzy hair. Olive oil also rich in vitamin E, it naturally nourishes your hair, conditions them and help in preventing dry and frizzy hair. 

• Use these oils alone or mix them together to get the benefit of both the oils for your hair. Both the oils are awesome for your hair and can be used in treatment of dry, brittle, frizzy hair, to treat skin irritation and flaky scalp due to cold winds in winter.

• Hot oil massage can be done atleast twice a week to have healthy, problem free and silky hair in winter.

 

SHAMPOOING YOUR HAIR

• Shampoo your hair with a mild herbal shampoo in winters as harsh shampoos makes your hair dry and brittle. Your hair also loses its natural moisture due to harsh chemicals present in the shampoo.

• Do not wash your hair too frequently in winter as washing your hair too frequently drips natural moisture from the hair making it look dry and lifeless. Wash your hair not more than twice a week to keep it clean, soft and maintain its natural moisture. 

• Invest in a good quality herbal conditioner. Apply these conditioner throughout the hair lenght after shampooing your hair but not on the scalp to get soft and silky hair in winter. 

USE HAIR MASK ATLEAST ONCE A WEEK FOR TOO DRY AND FRIZZY HAIR

Apply hair mask in your hair atleast once in a week to nourish, replenish and restore its natural moisture and shine. You can make these hairmask at home with the natural ingredients from your kitchen. These are simple, easy to make and equally effective in restoring and locking the moisture in your hair naturally.  

1. Egg and Avacado Hair mask:

This is the perfect mask in winter to restore lost shine, moisturise your hair and also act as a natural conditioner for your hair.

Ingredients

2 Eggs

1/2 Avacado pulp 

Take a bowl and mix 2 eggs and pulp of half avacado. Apply this mixture on your hair and leave it for half an hour. You can use a shower cap to cover your head to avoid it from dripping on your clothes. After half an hour wash your hair with a shampoo and rinse it. 

2. Curd, honey and olive oil hair mask: 

This hair mask naturally moisturises and conditions your hair and help damaged hair to get back to normal. This mask also helps if you have dandruff or dry, flaky scalp due to winter. 

Ingredients

1/2 cup curd

1 spoon honey

1 spoon olive oil 

Mix all the three ingredients in a bowl and apply on your hair. Leave it for half an hour and then wash your hair with a shampoo and rinse it. 

3. Milk and Honey Hair mask:

This is very simple hair mask but very effective in restoring lost moisture from your scalp and hair in winter. 

1 cup raw milk

1 spoon honey

Mix a spoon of honey in a cup of raw milk and apply it on your hair. Leave it for half an hour. Use shower cap to cover your head to avoid any dripping of the liquid mask in your clothes. The quantity of raw milk may vary according to the length of your hair. After applying this mixture for half an hour, wash your hair with a shampoo and rinse it.

PROTECT YOUR HAIR FROM HARSH COLD WINDS 

Harsh cold winds can do much damage to your hair and can make them lifeless. Its always recommended to wear a winter cap or scarf on your head to protect them from harsh climate condition in winter especially in cold windy weather as this climate makes your hair dry, brittle, frizzy and more prone to hair breakage. Also they can make your scalp dry and flaky which can lead to skin irritation and itiching. So always protect your hair by wearing a scarf when stepping out in cold windy weather.

AVOID USING HAIR DRYER 

In winters avoid using a hair dryer as it will make your hair more dry. The heat from the hair dryer cause much damage to your hair. But if you can't avoid using a hair dryer in winter then use a good quality hair dryer with heat protect system to avoid causing damage to your hair.

Winter care tips for skin, lips and feet | Home tips and Remedy |

Everyone loves winter for sipping hot beverages, lazy and cozy mornings. This is the time when you just love to snug in your cozy blanket and have some hot tea or coffee but it also has some drawbacks especially when it comes to your skin. Due to cold winds your skin becomes dry, itchy, flacky and the wrost case when you get cracks in your feet and chapped lips which are painful too.  Cold weather, dry and chilly winds can cause havoc on your skin, you need to take extra care for your skin, lips and feet to keep them retain their natural moisture and give natural glow in winter.


In winter your skin loses natual moisture due to dry and chilly weather and loses it's natural softness and elasticity, it becomes rough and dry. You must moisturise your skin regularly atleast 3-4 times a day or in regular intervals if the weather is too chilly and dry to protect your skin from the damaging effect of cold and dry winds because after some time the moisture from your skin is lost leaving it dry, itchy and more prone to cracks especially if not treated or taken care in time. So not only your skin but your lips and feet also need some special care in winter to keep them soft and glowing.



TIPS FOR WINTER CARE OF YOUR SKIN

• The most important rule is do not forget to moisturise your skin at night because this is the best time when your body is at rest and all the moisturiser get absorbed in the skin giving it soft, glowing look in the morning.

• Do not have too hot showers as hot water tend to make your skin more dry and makes your skin lose its natural moisture fast. Have luke warm water for bathing.

• After bathing, do not forget to moisturise your skin. Use good moisturiser for your whole body.

• When you go out, cover yourself properly with sweaters, jackets, gloves and scarfs to protect your skin from chilly, dry winds and pollution.

FEET CARE IN WINTER

This is the part of your body which is most ignored in winter which can leads to cracked and dry feet. Cracked feets are painful and also prone to infection. So like we care for our body in winter, our feet also requires some care especially in winter to keep them soft and protect them from getting cracked and infected.

• Always wear socks to protect your feet from drying and getting cracked.

• Apply a good moisturiser on your feet also and then wear socks to protect it in winter. 

• If you have a cracked heel, apply a herbal crack cream and then wear socks over it.

• For quick heal of the cracked feet, it is best to apply crack cream at night on the feet and then wear a socks over it and go to sleep as night time help in faster healing. Do this daily untill your cracked heel is healed completely. 

• Keep your feet in warm water for some time.This will make your feet relaxed and also soaks dead skin on your feet which can be easily removed by scrubbing. Scrub your feet with a feet scrubber to get rid of the dead skin. Apply a good moisturiser cream on your feet to keep them soft and glowing. Do it atleast once in a week to keep your feet soft and crack free.

HAND CARE IN WINTER

We frequently wash our hands during daytime after various activities to keep them clean and also to follow a good hygiene. But in winters due to frequent washing, the moisture from our hands is lost quickly which results in dry and flaky skin and sometimes can crack also if not taken care. So our hands also need some special care in winter to keep them soft and glowing.

• During too cold and dry weather condition,  whenever you wash your hands, apply a moisturiser on your hands after washing as frequent washing rips off moisture from your skin quickly.

• Always carry a small bottle of moisturiser in your handbag during winters and apply it on your hands whenever you wash them.

• If you have too dry hands, keep them in warm water for some time during night, wipe them with a soft towel and apply a Boroplus or Boroline anticeptic cream on your hands before going to sleep. Your hands will be healed and will become soft quickly.

LIP CARE IN WINTER

Lips are important feature in your face and help in defining your face and its looks. Lips are more prone to become dry and chapped if not taken care as they are always exposed to cold weater and dry winds. So taking care of your lips becomes very essential in winter to keep them soft and protect them from drying, so that you always keep smiling happily in winter.

• Always apply a lip balm on your lips in winter to keep it soft,  moisturised and to protect it from getting chapped due to cold weather.

•  If you wearing lipstick, use lipstick with high moisture content or apply lip balm first and then apply lipstick over it to keep your lips moist and soft. 

• If you have chapped lips, apply boroplus  or boroline anticeptic cream at night on your lips and go off to sleep for quick relief from chapped and painful lips.  

All these tips are really helpful during winter and help your skin to retain their moisture to keep it soft and glowing and let you enjoy winter season without any worry. Wish you a happy winter with a big smile and keep enjoying your winters.

Make your own natural moisturiser at home this winter to get glowing, smooth and soft skin!

Winter's have already started and it's time to protect our skin from cold, dry and chilly winds to keep it soft and retain its natural moisture. The cold winds in winter can cause havoc on your skin making it look dry and dull. It's time when our skin needs some special care and attention. Applying moisturiser and cold creams on your skin to keep it soft, smooth and supple is very essential to protect it from the harsh effects of winters. Applying a good moisturiser is must in winter according to your skin type and the level of dryness this weather causes on your skin.


This winter forget about the expensive moisturiser and cold creams buying from the market when you can make one at home from simple natural ingredients. These moisturiser are very simple and easy to make in few seconds and are ready to apply. They are natural without any chemical or preservative and are made by your own hand, so its 100% natural, chemical and preservative free and is totally safe and effective in making your skin soft, smooth and glowing in winters.



You just need three ingredients to make a moisturiser at home. Here I will talk about the 3 types of moisturiser which you can make at home easily without much effort and you can store them in an air tight bottle or glass jar for use. You can also gift them to someone by keeping them in a fancy bottle packing. Applying these moisturiser at night before sleeping is best to get soft and glowing skin in the morning.


For making all these moisturiser, you need a bowl for mixing the ingredients and an air tight bottle for storing these moisturiser. You can make any one moisturiser you like or you can make and try all these three moisturiser as all of them are awesome for your skin. 

I have used coconut oil as the base in 1st and 2nd moisturiser as it is excellent moisturiser and has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It naturally nourishes and heals skin in winter. It is an excellent substitute for any beauty or skin care product in winter. Lavender oil has theraputic properties and adds a pleasant aroma to the moisturiser.




1. Coconut oil natural moisturiser:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup coconut oil
1tsp vitamin E oil
6-7 drops of Lavender or any essential oil



Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl thoroughly and store the mixture in an air tight bottle. All these ingredients do wonders to your skin. You can use any essential oil like lavendor, jojoba, lemon, citrus etc. as per your choice. These essential oil give nice smell to the moisturiser and are good for your skin. You can use vitamin E capsule if you do not get vitamin E essential oil in your nearby store.  You can also buy all these ingredients online from amazon by clicking the link below.

Essential oils from amazon

Vitamin E oils from amazon



2. Cocoa butter  and coconut oil moisturiser:

Along with coconut oil benefits, cocoa butter also works well in winter. It penetrates our skin easily, hydrates it, heals it, removes scars and makes our skin soft and supple from within. Lavender oil and vitamin E in this moisturiser makes it perfect for your skin in winter.

Ingredients:

1tbsp coconut oil 
1tbsp cocoa butter
1tsp vitamin E oil
6 drops of lavender oil

Cocoa butter moisturiser is best if you have a very dry skin. To make this moisturiser, mix all the above ingredients in a bowl thoroughly and store the mixture in an air tight bottle. For best results, use it at night before sleeping. All the above ingredients moisturise your skin and make it soft, smooth and glowing naturally. You can buy cocoa butter online in amazon by clicking the below link if you do not find it in your nearby store.

cocoa butter from amazon
 

3. Rose water and glycerin moisturiser :

Glycerin naturally nourishes your skin and makes it soft and supple from within.It is natural skin cleanser, toner and moisturiser and help in treating many skin problems like acne, dry skin, blackhead, scar removal etc. Lemon has antibacterial properties and rose water has anti-inflammatory properties which soothes and heals many skin problems. So this combination works best in winters in your skin for making it soft and supple from within.

Ingredients:

5  spoon  glycerin
7 spoon rose water
fresh juice of 1/2 lemon 

This moisturiser is made from easily available ingredients at home and equally effective in making your skin soft, supple and glowing. Take all these ingredients in a bowl and mix them thoroughly. After mixing store it an air tight bottle and use it within a week. You can make it fresh in small batches and use it, as it contains fresh lemon juice. Apply it at night before sleeping to get soft and glowing skin in the morning. You can also fill it in a spray bottle and use it. Spray it over your skin and massage little to get smooth and glowing skin.

Use these moisturisers this winter and you will love your skin after using it. These are pocket friendly, natural with no chemicals or preservatives and gives best result for all skin types and the best part is, they are made by your own hand, so you are sure of its natural ingredients.

Shed off those extra pounds and stubborn belly fat, follow these simple tips..!

All the people who are obese or trying to loose inches from their waistline or struggling to lose that stubborn belly fat, you can follow these simple tips to become fit and slim. Obesity is not good for your overall health as it increases the risk of  many health problems like type 2 diabetes and heart diseases. Being fit and slim not only makes you look smart and attractive but also increases your overall health quotient as it keeps you fit and decreases the risk of many health problems.

Belly or abdomen is a region in your body where fat gets accumulated very fast and don't go off easily. This is the most stubborn fat in your body. Women tend to gain easily on their belly region and the main culprit is our modern lifestyle and eating habits. Many people lose hope as they don't see any results even after following a strict diet, but with some patience and strong determination you can definitely lose inches from your waistline.

All you need is, follow the right healthy fibre rich diet and a healthy lifestyle. Include some physical exercise in your daily routines and nobody will stop you from getting back to your old jeans and wearing all those your favourite clothes which you wanted to wear from a long time.


1. Strong determination and patience :

This is the first thing required if you are trying to lose your belly fat. You should have strong determination as this is the most stubborn fat in your body and it don't go off easily. Strong determination keeps your efforts going and doing your bit to lose weight. The next thing which is equally important is, you need a lot of patience to see the desired result. You can get your desired weightloss result with your continuous efforts and not losing your hope easily even if you don't see any changes within few days. So if you are keen to lose your belly fat, you have to stay positive, have strong determination and need a lot of patience to get your desired result and see the difference.



2. Cut off sugar completely from your diet :

The biggest culprit is sugar in your diet which stops you from losing weight. Sugar foods or sweetened drinks must be completely avoided.  As per studies, sugar drinks cause an increase in the level of fat in your liver. A research has proved that people who consumed sweet liquids or sweet beverages, had significant abdominal fat gain. Sugar rich liquids are said to be more harmful than sugar rich foods since the brain does not process the two in a similar manner . So cutting down sweet beverages, sweet puddings, and sweet in any form is advisable if you are struggling to lose weight.


3. Eat more fibre rich foods :

Eating a lot of fibre rich food makes your tummy full for long time and reduces your hunger pangs, so you don't end up eating more. Adequate intake of soluble fibre is highly effective in losing belly fat. It absorbs water and forms a gel that slows down the process of food particles passing through your digestive system. According to studies, this method prevents belly fat from increasing in your body because it makes you feel full and naturally reduces your appetite. So have foods rich in soluble fibre like flaxseeds, chia seeds, sprouts, berries, avacados etc.


4. Have lots of protein rich food :

Protein influences your metabolic rate and thus help in weight loss. Protein helps to sustain muscles during weight loss. It improves muscle fitness. Protein also help in increasing body immunity and had antioxidant function. It helps to build HDL cholesterol and enhances insulin and leptin function. All of which contribute towards optimal weight management efforts over time. So increase your protein intake, they also help you in making you full for long time and reduces your urge to eat often.



5. Avoid processed and ready to eat food completely :

All the processed and ready to eat foods are rich in transfat, transfat are hydrogenated fats and are formed when unsaturated fats are hydrogenated to convert it into saturated fats. All the processed foods like cookies, margarines, spreads, packaged food  and ready to eat foods are found to be rich in transfat. Transfats are known to increase abdominal fat, so the next time when you go to market, be careful while buying processed and packaged foods as they are not compatible with your weight-loss diet.
   

6. Have lots of fruits and vegetable in your diet :

Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre. Include lot of them in your weight loss diet. They keep you fit and full for long time. They are good for your overall health. Have fruits as a whole instead of fruit juice or smoothie as the fibre is lost in fruit juice. Same is said for vegetables. Indulge in lot of vegetable salad in your diet if you are trying to reduce belly fat.
  

7. Have green tea:

Instead of sweet beverages, switch on to green tea as it is rich in antioxidents. The flavonoids in green tea increases body's metabolism and this inturn help in weight loss. It is also effective in burning abdominal fat, the most stubborn visceral fat and thats why, is advised by dieticians in the weight loss diet. So having 2-3 cups of green tea daily assist in burning belly fat.
  

8. Have detox water in the morning : 

Start your day with the detox water in the morning like honey lemonade as it removes harmful toxins from your body, supplies you with the essential nutrients to kickstart your day and also assist in weight loss. You can also have a glass of detox water before meal to reduce your appetite and make you full for long time. To know more about how to make different types of detox water and their health benefits and how they help in weight loss, click this link, Detox water for weight loss. 
  

9. Include physical exercise or hit the gym:

You must start doing some physical exercises to lose weight as only dieting won't help much. Go to the gym regularly atleast 4-5 days a week. If you are the one who don't like to go to gym then you can do some physical exercises like walking, jogging and some exercises which focus on your abdomen region like cardio excercises, push ups , crunches, lying down and doing some cycling exercise, lifting your legs up and down repeatedly etc.


10. Reduce stress :

Reducing stress can have a major impact on your waistline. Stress causes hormones to be released that tell the body to hold on to weight. But by meditating, getting out in nature, and just taking it easy, you can support your body as you work to lose weight. So a stressfree mind plays an important role in losing abdominal fat.

   

11. Practice Yoga :

Practice yoga if you are not much fond of going to gym. There are some yoga asana that focus on your abdomen region for reducing belly fat like bhujangasana (cobra pose), Dhanurasans (bow pose), Naukaasana (boat pose), Kumbhakasana (Plank pose), Pavanmukhtasana (wind relieving pose) etc. help in losing belly fat and also strengthens abdomen muscles. Practice these yoga poses daily to lose belly fat.


12. Have adequate sleep :

Having adequate sleep is important for our mind and body. You should have atleast 8 hour sleep to keep yourself physically and mentally fit. Lack of sleep also result in weight gain. A study has found that lack of sleep is directly associated with obesity and diabetes. So adequate sleep is important to keep you focussed and active physically and mentally and this inturn help in losing weight also.  
  

13. Drink plenty of water :

Drink plenty of water throughtout the day as it help to remove toxins from the body and also help in reducing weight. Drink water half an hour before the meals, this helps in reducing your appetite and stops you from over eating. Drink water in the morning in empty stomach to hydrate your body, remove toxins from your body, cleansing your digestive system and it also increases your metabolism and thus help in reducing body weight too.
  

14. Stay motivated :

Hang your old pic on the wall or your favourite jeans in which you want to get fit to keep yourself motivated. Motivation works best to achieve your goal and keeps you going to get the desired weightloss result.


15. Treat yourself once in a while :

Going on a healthy diet and physical exercise to lose weight does not mean you should deprive or starve yourself of your favourite food. You can treat yourself once in a week with your favourite food but don't stop your daily physical excersice or yoga or workout in the gym. Keep active and keep fit.

Drink water stored in copper vessel for amazing health benefits and weight loss...!

Drinking water stored in copper vessel was quite popular with our ancestors due to its many health benefits and also because it purifies water by killing the harmful bacteria in it. The water stored in copper vessel does not stale due to this and is fit for drinking even when stored for long time. 

 In Ayurveda it is mentioned that drinking water stored in copper vessel has the ability to balance all the three doshas in our body (vata, kapha and pitta).

As per Ayurveda, drinking water from copper vessel reduces ageing by stimulating the production of collagen protein that helps in connecting tissues. Also when copper gets mixed with water, then copper kills viruses, and other such micro-organism making water fit for drinking. All this is backed by science now, lets see how it works.



How does it work?


When water is stored in copper vessel, copper in very small quantities gets dissolved in water. This process is known in science as the  “oligodynamic effect”. It  has the power to destroy a wide range of molds, fungi, algae and harmful microbes due to its toxic effects on living cells. The copper content of water which reaches levels of about 190 µg/l is well within the permissible limits set by the World Health Organization and thus remains safe for drinking.

Copper  is essential macronutrient required by our body, though our body needs it in traces but it is very essential for our brain, health and wellbeing. We can also get copper from foods like whole wheat, beans, green leafy vegetables, honey etc. but the best and easy source for meeting our body's daily requirement of copper is by drinking water stored in copper vessel for 8 hours or overnight. Let's see some amazing health benefits of drinking water stored in copper vessel.



 
Health Benefit of drinking water stored in copper vessel:

•  It cures Anemia.

•  Stimulates the Brain.

•  Regulates functioning of thyroid gland.

•  Promotes bone strength.

•  Aids in digestion.

•  Help in weight loss.

•  Good for digestion system.

•  Maintains good heart health

•  Can fight off cancer.

•  Helps wounds to heal faster.

•  Slows down ageing of skin.

•  helps in improving fertility and conception.

•  Prevents joint pain.

•  maintains acid alkaline balance in our body.

•  help cleanse and detox stomach.

•  Beats hypertension.

•  Makes our skin healthy.

How to store and use it?

The first thing you need to do is, clean the copper jug properly before storing water in it.

1. Fill the jug with filtered water and cover the lid. Store this water overnight or for 8 hours so that some of the copper get dissolved in the water. Do not fill hot water in the copper jug for storing. Always make sure the water is filtered and at normal room temperature for storing in the copper jug.

2. Drink a glass of this stored water in the morning daily to get all its amazing benefits. 

3. Use separate glass for warming the stored water if you want to drink warm water. Do not use copper vessel for warming the water or the same copper jug in which the water is stored.



How to use it as natural detox water and for weight loss?:

1.To detox your stomach naturally, have a glass of water stored in copper vessel overnight in empty stomach in the morning. This will cleanse your stomach of harmful toxins and help in weight loss too. This will also help in maintaining good digestion system.

2. You can also make this water little warm in separate vessel. Do not use microwave for warming the water. Add a spoon of honey and juice of a lemon in it to make tasty and healthy detox water to remove toxins from your body, for healthy weight loss and also to boost energy. Have this drink in the morning in empty stomach to get maximum health benefits.


After knowing all these amazing health benefits, you must be thinking of starting to drink water stored in copper vessel. You can easily buy a copper jug online if you don't find one in your nearby shops or market. Click this link to buy copper jugs from amazon. 



Precaution:

Some precaution needs to be taken while using a copper vessel as copper is a reactive metal.
 
1. After buying a copper jug, please clean the jug with a lemon juice and rinse it before storing water in it. Cleaning the jug once daily is important before storing water in it.  You can store water for overnight and have it in the morning to reap all its health benefits.


2. Copper reacts with certain food which are slightly acidic in nature and may lead to health related issues and even cause poisoning of food. Therefore copper vessels should never be used to store or cook pickles or acidic food. Also milk and milk products such as curd, butter, ice creams react very quickly with copper so never store these in such vessels. Never keep honey, citrus juices, citrus fruits in copper vessels.




Warnings:


1.Though copper is essential for our body but too much of anything is harmful for our body, so having optimum quantity of this water to meet out daily copper requirement is important.

2. Some people might be sensitive to copper, adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache and diarrhoea could occur in sensitive individuals. In the event of such adverse reactions, it is better to avoid its use and consult a physician in such cases or take his advice before starting to drink this water.




 

How to make Multipurpose healthy Flaxseed dry chutney Powder for daily health boost..!. | step by step Receipe with pics..|

Everybody knows the health benefits of  flaxseeds but how to include it in our daily diet is a big question in everyone's mind, as there are hardly any receipe with these seeds. So I have come up with this multipurpose dry chutney powder! Yes, it is called multipurpose chutney because you can use it as it is or you can mix it in various recepies to include it in your daily diet to get daily health boost of flaxseeds nutrients, fibre and omega-3 fatty acid.

Flaxseeds are superseeds with super health benefits and also help one in natural weight loss. Include them daily in your diet to get the health benefit of plant based omega-3 fatty acid and soluble fibre in your diet. Make this dry chutney and relish its taste along with health benefits. 

This chutney is really simple to make and can be kept in an airtight jar or container for a month to use. So no need to make it daily, just make it once in a month, store it and use it as a chutney with your daily meal as a side dish or you can also mix it in various curries or  dals to thicken the gravy and also to enhance the taste of your curry. You can also use it as a seasoning for salads or sprinckle it in your sandwiches or pasta.  It's uses are multipurpose in various receipes , have it as you like. Try this simple tasty dry flaxseed chutney powder for your good health daily to keep yourself and your heart healthy.



Step by step receipe:

Ingredients:

250g flaxseeds
2 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp kalaunji or onion seeds
6 dry red chillies
20 garlic cloves
salt as per your taste
1tbsp dry mango powder (optional, add if you want it little tangy )


 1. Roast flaxseeds in a deep kadai or pan in a low heat till it starts giving you nice flaxseed aroma or when it starts to give crackling sound.

Caution: Don't roast it too much, because too much roasting will burn it and also too much exposure to high heat will make it loose it's natural omega-3 fatty acids and other healthy nutrients. So always roast in slow heat by continous stirring it to avoid it burning. Continous stirring will also give uniform heat exposure to all the flaxseeds, so they will be uniformly roasted. After roasting keep them aside in separate plate or vessel to cool.


2. Roast all the garlic cloves in slow heat till it starts giving you nice aroma and you can see some black spots are formed in garlic due to heating. Keep them aside in a plate to cool. Peel  the skin of the garlic cloves when they are cooled.

3. Roast together dry chillies, coriander seeds, onion seeds for some time till you get nice aroma of all these spices, dont overheat them otherwise they will get burnt.

4. Wait till all the spices and flaxseeds are cooled to normal temperature.

5. Put all the ingredients includings flaxseeds and all the spices in the mixer grinder. Add salt as per your taste. Grind all the ingredients to a coarse paste. 

 The coarse chutney powder look like this.

6. Your flaxseed dry chutney powder is ready to eat now. You can store this powder in an airtight jar or container and can be used for a month.

Relish this chutney with idli, dosa, chappati or any Indian bread or include in your meal as a side dish. Add this chutney powder to your curries to thicken it and also for enhancing and giving new flavour and taste to it or use it as seasoning in various salads or pasta daily to get the health benefit of omega-3 fatty acid and soluble fibre in flaxseeds.