Raj Young Generation Blog

Some Common Treatment HEART -: It is possible to even reverse the heart problems by not using oil or ghee at all, by taking only boiled vegetables, doing simple exercises, and by living a tension free life. Remember all spices and dry fruits produce cardiovascular diseases. Daily intake of a quarter tablet of Aspirin, (under medical advise/supervision) avoids chances of heart attack. Eat ¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing) along with one large raisin (kishmish) every day. If you suffer from heart pain, boil ½ teaspoon sandalwood powder in 1 cup water. Drink thrice daily. For heart palpation, boil ¼ teaspoon powdered cardamom (chhoti elaichi) seeds in thin tea water and drink. Regular intake of ripe bananas strengthens the heart. DIET -: Have a pleasant environment at mealtime. Distribute eating over 4-5 meals rather than 3 meals. Breakfast is a very important meal, and should not be skipped. Limit the salt and sugar intake. Reduce the amount of pickles, papads, chutneys, chocolates and large helpings of desserts. Have sweets/desserts only at the end of the meal and not during meals. Reduce the amount of spices added while cooking to prevent the risk of acidity/ulcers. Avoid the feeling of heaviness by eating small meals - avoid overeating. COMMON COLD -: If you want to try alternative treatment for common cold, then Cumin seeds could be your answer. Add two tbspoons cumin seeds to 4 1/2 cups of water. Let it boil for a minute. Then allow the water to cool and drink a glassful, twice a day for a few days. Chicken Soup is good for common colds and getting rid of cold in winter. Preparing Chicken Soup: Pressure cook two chicken thighs (with skin) along with 4 cloves of garlic, 1 inch piece of ginger and a few sprigs of Cilantro for 10 minutes. Season with salt before cooking. Remove skin and bones from the chicken. Serve hot. Sip hot "Ginger Tea" for clearing up a cold. CONSTIPATION -: A glass of hot tap water with a teaspoon of honey and a few drops of lemon/lime juice might do the trick. Eat a banana at night. Increase your dietary fibre content by eating fibre rich foods - fresh fruits and vegetables. STOMACH ACHE -: Rub a little Asafoetida on the stomach around the navel. Use a hot-water bag on your stomach and lay on your stomach. Ajwain seeds have been known to cure or lessen a stomachache. Chew on a few ajwain seeds. Then drink a cup of hot water. Ginger also helps. Have ginger tea without milk and sugar. FEVER -: The juice of the Sweet basil or Tulsi leaves can be used to bring down fever. Extract of tulsi leaves in fresh water should be given every 2 to 3 hours. In between one can keep giving sips of cold water. ACIDITY -: Try chewing on a clove. Eat a piece of Jaggery or Gur after lunch/dinner. SMALL CUTS -: Turmeric powder has been used as an antiseptic for years. Use clean turmeric powder (not one that is in a frequently used spice box) to heal a small cut. TOOTHACHE -: Chew on a piece of clove to relieve a toothache temporarily.