Homemade Medicines for Constipation

HOMEMADE REMEDIES FOR CONSTIPATION

Constipation is nothing but bowel movements which are hard and infrequent! This is a cause which is common for painful defecation. Constipation is actually a symptom which has many causes. The common cause for this may be due to insufficient intake of dietary fibres. There are medicines for this problem but it is better to cure it with homemade medicines itself to a certain extent. Here we have some homemade medicines for the treatment of constipation.

Few homemade medicines for constipation are:

• Lemon juice is the best remedy for this and is very easy too. Add lemon to warm water and consume it early in the morning to get rid of constipation and this also acts as a cleansing agent.
• By adding figs in warm milk and drinking it daily, constipation is reduced effectively as fig is a source of dietary fibres.
• Castor oil is helpful in killing the intestinal worms but castor oil to be consumed directly is pretty tough and is not which everyone likes. So, just add castor oil to warm milk and consume it.
• Orange contains a large amount of vitamin C but we have to note that it is also a source of dietary fibres. Hence consuming orange daily also avoids constipation.
• Raisins have to be soaked in water and have to be consumed early in the morning in empty stomach. It is best suited for pregnant women as they do not have any side effects and it also acts as energy booster along with the action for constipation problem.
• The fibre filled guavas are natural laxative in nature for body. They aid in the mucus production activity too.
• Spinach can cleanse intestine completely and is also effective for constipation problem. Small amount of spinach juice to the body plays the magic of relieving constipation completely.

Here were the few homemade remedies for constipation which I knew. There are many more remedies and as life is a constant process of learning, I am also still learning about it.

Health Benefits of Beetroots – The Root Cause for Healthy Living

ROOTS WITH BENEFITS:

As the name beetroot suggest, it’s the root of the plant which we use in our daily life. It’s the edible part of the beetroot plant. Beetroot is called beet in informal way. The leafy part of the plant is also edible but the most well-known and the most used part is the roots! The economic aspect of beetroot is that it is not too costly to the consumer and is available in almost all the seasons and is healthy too in lot many aspects. Usually there are pinkish red beetroots which are available but it is said that even yellow beetroots are grown though I have not seen those types till date.
The nutritional aspect of beetroot tells us about the presence of folate and a very large content of manganese along with the presence of magnesium, potassium, iron, vitamin B6, A etc. It is said that just six beetroot is equal to 10 times the fruit and vegetables consumed in a day.
The health benefits of beetroots are:
• Beetroot is almost fat free and has too low amount of calories and hence keeps the blood sugar level stable and in limits.
• Beetroot helps to maintain the body weight by not accumulation of fats due to the low calorie amount.
• The iron content of beetroot helps in the treatment of amnesia.
• Fatigue problem can be avoided by beetroot due to its iron and vitamin content.
• Study by Wake Forest University which is situated in USA has proved the ability of beetroots in fighting the problem of progressive dementia.
• Even Alzheimer’s can be prevented successively by the usage of beetroot.
• The soluble fibre content present in beetroot helps in making cholesterol level lower in the body.
• The mineral silica in beetroot helps in utilization of calcium which is very much helpful for muscular and skeletal development in the human body.
• The folic acid present in beetroot helps in the growth of tissues in the body.
• In first three months of pregnancy, the folic acid in beetroot plays a very important role in the development of baby’s spinal cord.
• The anti-oxidants present in beetroot is said to reduce the risk of heart stoke and related problems by protecting the walls of artery.
• The effective management of blood pressure in the body is also one of its benefits.
These are just some of the health benefits of beetroot among many more!!!

There are many online grocery stores where they sell Fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables, with free home delivery facility.

 

Secrets Of Cucumber Unravelled

SECRETS OF CUCUMBER UNRAVELED

Cucumber hails from a vine family of cucurbitaceae and is a creeper basically.  In 2005, China produced more than 60% of the global output of cucumbers according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Nutritional content of cucumber : Cucumbers has a wide range of nutrient content. They have a wide variety of health supportive phytonutrients. Cucumber acts as an excellent source for molybdenum, pantothenic acid and vitamin K. They even have small content of vitamin C, manganese, copper, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, biotin and vitamin B1. They even contain mineral silica.

Secret benefits of cucumber :

1. Cut a slice of cucumber and rub it on skin to make the skin tight and wrinkle free. This is mainly due to the presence of phytochemicals. It fixes cellulite of skin immediately.
2. The vitamin B and carbohydrates acts as an awesome energy booster for body and helps not to lose the glamour of skin by constipation.
3. May people are prone to getting up with a headache due to hangover. The best remedy is supposed to be eating few slices of cucumber before having a tight sleep. The vital nutrients lost by the body is replaced and the hangover effect is take off from the body.
4. From ancient times, people travelling or exploring the world used cucumber for sustaining starvation. This successfully shows the ability of cucumber to curb starvation.
5. To reduce the stress in pregnant woman, cut few slices of cucumber and boil it in water. The nutrients present in cucumber gets released to water and releases an aroma which is said to reduce stress.
6. When there is a sunburn, just cut a slice of cucumber and keep it on your skin to ward off skin burn and remove the cucumber slice after it gets warm.
7. By rubbing a slice of cucumber on the inner edges of the mirror, you can avoid the clouding of the mirror in bathroom!!
8. By rubbing a slice of cucumber over your shoes, it gets a shiny surface and also doesn’t lose this shine even when wet in water. So it makes a good shoe polish.

These are a few secret benefits of cucumber.

Wait for some more benefits to be unravelled in the next blog!!!!!