Obesity

Obesity is a physical condition which results from fat storage in our bodies and which can lead to several health disorders. An obese person carries the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

Boil a cup full of water (make it lukewarm). Mix juice of 1 lemon and 2 tsp of honey. Take 1 glass of this water every morning on empty stomach continously for 3-4 months.

You can also add 1/2 tsp pepper powder to the water.

Cabbage is a good option for reducing obesity.

Ripe tomatoes are known to reduce extra body fat. Consume 2 ripe tomatoes in the breakfast.

Caution: Remember while lemon juice & honey mixed with lukewarm water is a sure natural cure remedy for reducing / melting the body fat, only lemon juice actually increases fat.

Constipation

Constipation is a disturbance of the digestive tract and referes to infrequent bowel movement including hard / dry bowel movements, which don't remove toxins from our body.

Constipation if not cured may cause Appendicitis, Rheumatism, Arthritis and High Blood Pressure and sometimes Cancer too.....

Regular drinking of 6-8 glasses of water is advised to flush out the toxins from the body.

Chapati / roti made with wheat (2 parts) and roasted black gram powder (1 part) is beneficial to cure constipation.

Spinach juice, Cabbage juice, carrot juice, figs (dipped in water), dates mixed in milk if eaten in the morning cures constipation.

Fruits like oranges, pear, guava, raw papaya & grapes are beneficial to cure constipation.

Another effective remedy is sipping hot water ((it works wonders for me till date...)

Squeeze half a lime in a glass of hot water and add a pinch of salt.

Common Fever

Common Fever generally begins with slight shivering and pain in the head & other body parts.

• Grapefruit juice (fruit juice from grapefruits, rich in Vitamin C) is effective in all fevers and removes the burning sensation produced by the fever. Mix and consume 1/2 a glass of grapefruit juice with half a glass of water.
• Orange is also another natural cure, which enhances body resistance against infections and helps in digesting foods. Mix and consume 1/2 a glass of orange juice, add a little sugar with half a glass of water.
• Holy Basil, the leaves of holy basil are effective in curing common fever. Boil 12 gms of basil leaves in 1/2 ltr of water. Add 1 tsp of sugar and a pinch of powdered cardamom. Consume this with 1/2 cup of milk, twice daily.
• Tea made from Fenugreek Seeds, helps in reducing fevers.
• Tea made from Saffron is another effective home remedy for fever. Put 1/2 tsp of saffron in 30 ml of boiling water and have a teaspoon of this tea every hour till the fever reduces.
• Raisin extract is beneficial in the treatment of common fever. Soak 20-25 raisins in 1/2 cup of water and then crush them in the same water. Strain the water, add 1/2 tsp of lime juice to the tonic. Take take twice daily.
• Apricots are also used to cure common fever. Mix fresh Apricot juice with 1 tsp of honey and take twice daily. This juice eliminates the waste products from the body and supplies vitamins and minerals.

Common Cold

Common Cold is diagnosed with sore throat and blocked nose and can result from exposure to the virus, changes in temparatures, dust and allergies.



Lemon (rich in Vitamin C) is used to treat common cold, as it increases the body resistance. Take one glass of luke warm (not hot) water, add a little lime juice and 1 tsp of honey. Consume it once or twice for 2-3 days.

Peeper powder can also be used. Take 1 tbsp of pepper powder and boil it in a cup of milk. Add a pinch of turmeric and sugar for taste. Consume once in a day for 2-3 days.

Onion juice is also very effective to cure cold. Grate a big onion, strain to have 3-4 tsp onion juice. Mix 3-4 tsp honey and mix well.

Garlic Soup is an old remedy (as suggested by my grandmother). Boil 4 cloves of garlic in a cup of water and strain.

Ginger can also be used to cure cold. Boil 10 gms of chopped ginger in a cup of water and strain. Consume the hot soup with 1/2 tsp of sugar added to it. You can even have ginger tea by adding chopped ginger before adding the tea leaves.

Turmeric is another effective remedy for curing common cold. Consume 30 mil of warm milk with 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder once / twice daily.

Cough

A cough is caused by inflammation of the larynx / pharynx. A cough can also develop in the chest due to seasonal changes including weather changes.

• Grapes help a great deal in treating cough and cold. Take 1 cup grape juice with 1 tsp honey mixed to it.
• Almonds are excellent for curing dry coughs. Soak overnight 5-6 almonds in water, peel off the brown skin and grind them to form a powder. Add a little butter & sugar to the ground almonds to form a paste.
• Raw Onions can be grated to extract onion juice. Mix 1 tsp of onion juice with juice of 1 lemon & 1 tsp of honey. Take 2-3 times daily.
• Raisins are also very useful in treating Cough. Blend 100 gms of raisins with equal quantity of sugar and a little water. Heat the mixture till thick. This should be taken at bedtime daily.
• Tea made with Aniseed is another effective remedy to cure hard dry cough.