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By using different herbs and proper oils one can make herbal oil at home. The combination of herbs and oil is important when you prepare herbal oils at home. One can use vegetable oil – good quality vegetable oil to prepare the herbal oil. However this herbal oil prepared using vegetable oils does not long last. If you want to store oil for long term use olive oil, jojoba oil, castor oil, sweet almond oil or sesame oil. These oils are good for hair and skin. Oils infused with herbs are easy to prepare at home.
The two methods one can use to prepare medicinal herbal oil are:
Double boiler method is a quick way to prepare herbal oil. One should make sure that temperature of oil is kept between 30 to 40 C. To use this method, collect the herb that you want to prepare oil and chop it. Best is to use dried herbs for oil preparation.
Instead of using double boiler one can directly heat oil in a vessel. Monitoring oil temperature is very important. At boiling temperature properties of herbs can destroy.
Solar infused oil: Using Sun light (sun energy) to extract herbal content is another method for herbal oil infusion. Summer is the best time to use this method as plenty of sun rays available in summer.
Tips:
These two methods can be used for preparing bath oil, medicinal herbal oil, hair oil etc at home.
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Ardha Matsyendrasana is a beginner’s yoga pose. This pose teaches how to sit in proper position and works on abs and spine. It is a twist pose that needs proper focus on the way we hold pose, on drishti (focusing eyes) and on twist. Improper position can hurt back and hips. Pose is helpful for kidney functioning, digestive organs and back muscles -Healthylife
LEVEL :Beginner, Intermediate
Anatomy :Abs, Spine
Pose Type :Hip Opener, Seated, Twist
Sanskrit :Ardha Matsyendrasana (ard-ha mats-yun-DRAS-unna) ardha = half matsya = fish indra = king, lord
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For winter snack try spicy baked bread rolls. Overall preparation time is 10-15 mins. Snack will be ready within 45 mins. Have tomato ketchup ready and serve hot baked bread rolls.
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Gas formation in the system can be exhausting and embarrassing sometimes. Different home remedies can help to reduce gas trouble.
Reasons for gas formation is type of food that we consume, medical reasons, surgery or over eating. In such cases try these simple remedies at home.
Curry leaf- cumin powder
Wash bunch of curry leaves and air dry. Transfer to a frying pan with half cup cumin, few pepper corn and salt. Add little asafetida powder. Do not add oil. Fry the contents and cool it to room temperature. Transfer to a dry grinder and prepare fine powder.
Coriander seeds with dry ginger:
To one spoon of crushed coriander seeds add half inch dry ginger. Add this mix to one cup boiling water. Strain and add 2 tsp honey and drink.
Pepper and asafetida: Mix 1 tsp coarse pepper with little asafetida. Add it to rice with salt and ghee. Mix well and consume.
Vegetable juices: Carrot, apple, beetroot juices with little black pepper and a tsp lime juice reduces gas and bloating.
Neem flower and salt: Fry 2 tsp dry neem flower with salt and asafetida by adding little oil. Mix this with hot rice and consume to reduce bloating and gas.
Try above remedies if you are not allergic to any of the ingredients.
Balancing blood sugar level is important to live. Impairment in blood sugar level or the chronic high blood sugar level can be toxic to our body and may destroy the major organs. There are ways to control blood sugar level naturally.
1. Fiber intake
Include about 50 grams of fiber – soluble or insoluble fiber in your diet every 1000 calories you consume. Best fiber food is like berries, green leaves, drumstick, okra, broccoli, green beans, cauliflower and other vegetables intake will help. Track your food items each day and count the calories.
2. Reduce net carbohydrate intake
Many studies support low-carb diets for the treatment of diabetes. Many studies found dramatic improvements in blood sugar levels, weight and other markers when carbs were restricted to 20 grams per day. Research shows that more moderate carb restriction, such as 70–90 grams of total carbs, or 20% of calories from carbs, is also effective. Eat good grains, fruits and good carbohydrates. Avoid refined carbs.
3. High-Quality Fats
Eat healthy fats that is necessary for the health and strength. Healthy fats include: Avocados, coconut oil, organic milk, raw nuts, extra virgin olive oil and olives, omega-3 fatty acids containing foods.
4. Workout
Do not forget to burn the calories every day. Don’t lead a sedentary life. Regular exercises brings down the fat level and brings down blood sugar level. Working in garden, farm and volunteering where you need to walk will help out in controlling blood sugar levels.
5. Drink water
Dehydrated results in high blood sugar level. Always stay well hydrated. Monitor your urine and if you feel it is dark then drink enough water. It is also important to understand the difference between hunger and thirstiness . Drink water and see whether you are still hungry. If you are then have proper food.
6. Bring down stress level
Stress in the body results in the secretion of cortisol and glucagon, both of which affect your blood sugar levels. Control stress levels using exercise, meditation, yoga, prayer or relaxation techniques. These techniques may reduce your stress and correct insulin secretion problems.
7. Keep Eating Habits Consistent
Skipping meals, especially breakfast, could push your blood sugar higher, and depending which blood glucose-lowering medications you take, could cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Have your meal proper time every day, carry some food with you in case you know you will be getting late for your meals or dinner.
8. Cinnamon, green tea and other foods
Add cinnamon as a flavoring agent to your foods. Cinnamon helps reduce the blood glucose level , cholesterol and trigycerides- study says. Drink green tea every day. Replacing sugary drinks with green tea is a great way to cut calories, save carbs, and get a good dose of disease-fighting polyphenols. Also, try bitter gourd dishes and juice to keep sugar level under control. Other foods to try: Jaamun fruits, papaya, guava and fenugreek seeds.
9. Get good sleep
Too little sleep or poor sleep can disrupt your hormones, leading to increased appetite, higher blood sugar, and a thicker waistline. Depending on your age and body need get enough quality sleep. It feels good and health will be get better with good amount of sleep. Good sleep maintains the insulin sensitivity and reduces weight gain. Enough quality sleep is necessary to feel good and experience good health.
Disclaimer: Before following any of above these mentioned tips contact your doctor for a suggestion. If you are pregnant contact your OBGYN before considering any of the above tips.
References:
• http://www.healthline.com/
• http://www.everydayhealth.com
• http://www.webmd.com/
• http://www.wisebread.com/
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In India and several Asian countries people sit down to eat. Every meal including breakfast, family eat together while sitting on floor on a mat or wooden small piece.
With change in lifestyle many households especially in towns and cities people have embraced dining table and chair to eat.
It is comfortable for many especially when they have knee and leg problem where they cannot sit on the floor to eat.
But practice of eating while sitting on the floor in cross legged position (Padmasana), it given tremendous benefits as we age.
To get this benefits few days in a week try to sit on the clean floor to eat.
What are the lifelong benefits that we can get from sitting and eating on the floor- listen what grandma has to say.
While we sit on floor and eat, it helps us release the stress and removes negative energy out of our body. This in turn increases our life span. The benefit is lifelong. Health is all about how we treat our body and what we feed for its growth. If we take care of our body and treat it well it takes care of us – it is as simple as that.
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Punjabi Kadhi Pakora is a tasty gravy, vegetarian food from the State of Punjab in India. Punjab is known for its tasty vegetarian foods and very popular in Indian restaurants throughout the world.
Punjabi Kadhi Pakora is available on road side food carts/vendors and is a common, popular food item that is served for people who like to have lunch in these food stands or street vendors. It is a combination of pakora and kadhi.
Pakora can be made with mixed vegetables or using only onions.
Kadhi is made of yogurt and besan (gram flour). It is easy to prepare and can be prepared in 30 minutes.
Punjabi Kadhi Pakora recipe:
Ingredients for Punjabi Kadhi Recipe
1. Gram flour -1 cup
2. Methi leaves -fenugreek- chopped 1/3 cup
3. Carom seeds -3/4 tsp
4. Finely chopped onion- 1 Tbs
5. Turmeric powder
6. Salt to taste
7. Red chilli powder- 1/2 teaspoon
8. Baking soda a pinch
9. Oil for deep-frying
For kadhi
1. Yogurt sour 1& 1/2 cups
2. Gram flour -4 tablespoons
3. Ginger-garlic-green chilli paste 1 tablespoon
4. Red chilli powder 1/2 tablespoons
5. Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
6. Salt to taste
7. Oil 2 tablespoons
8. Cloves 5-6
9. Pepper- 5
10. Cumin- 1 tsp
11. Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
12. Asafoetida -a pinch
13. Ginger chopped -1/2 Tbs
14. Red chillis -3
15. One medium onion -sliced
16. One medium potato
Preparation of pakora/pakoda:
1. Mix fenugreek leaves, carom seeds, onion, gram flour, turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder and baking soda in a bowl. Mix well using sufficient water to make a soft mixture.
2. Heat oil in a deep vessel. Drop small balls of pakora mix into the hot oil and deep-fry till golden. Drain oil using a tissue paper.
Preparation of kadhi :
1. Mix yogurt, gram flour, ginger-garlic-green chilli paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt in a bowl. Add 500 ml water and whisk well. Add 500 ml water and whisk again.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add cloves, peppercorns, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and sauté for a minute. Add asafoetida, chopped ginger and red chillies, mix and sauté. Add onion and sauté till the onion is translucent.
3. Turn the flame to low and add yogurt -gram flour mix to the sautéed content and mix well. Mix will start to thicken. Remove from the heat.
Final step:
To kadhi add the pakora and chopped coriander leaves. Serve kadhi with hot rice and roti.
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Reference: www.werindia.com
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