Sunburn- Try Cucumber

You might see cucumber in some after-sun products on the pharmacy shelves, and for good reason. Cucumbers are a great cooling agent and some doctors even use them to treat patients with sore, burned skin. You just need to rub a thick slice over the affected area and you should feel quick relief.

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Cucumber Remedies for the Skin and Hair

When someone says cucumber, what strikes you first is to use in salads, right? Or someone may say, they use the cucumber slices to cool their eyes ! But this seemingly common vegetable as lots more uses and it is also extremely beneficial for your skin and hair - especially when used alongside some other basic ingredients you can find in your kitchen.
Unlike many other beauty ingredient which is mainly associated with women, but cucumber isn't partial, as both men and women can use it to get the most benefits from it !
1. Cucumber Eye Brightener

We might as well start off with the most obvious use of cucumbers for skin care. We have all seen people put slices of cucumber over their eyes, but it's no pointless practice. The phytochemicals in cucumbers help collagen tighten and reduces puffiness, while cucumbers also encourage a subtle, skin lightening effect to reduce dark circles.
For best results, apply the cucumber when its cold (so straight from the refrigerator) and cut thick slices, and place them over your closed eyes for 10 - 15 minutes. As it's a completely natural process and chemical free, you can repeat the process as often as you like!

2. A Cucumber Skin Toner
Many people ignore toners as part of their skincare regime, but toning can have major benefits for your skin. Toners help soothe and tighten the skin, and close open pores so that dirt and grime cannot enter. This cucumber-based toner is great at calming and tightening your skin, especially as you get older. Simply use:
•   ½ a chopped cucumber, with the skin
•   3 tablespoons of witch hazel
•   2 tablespoons of distilled water
Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until the mixture is smooth. Pour the mixture through a sieve to remove any remaining solids and then transfer the toner to a clean container with an air-tight lid. The mixture will last for several weeks, and you can apply it to your skin daily using cotton balls or pads.   

3. Oily Skin Remedy

If you suffer from oily skin, you may well find yourself prone to blemishes and spots. This mixture uses a few natural ingredients to create an oil-eliminating mask. You will need:
•   Equal parts turmeric and cucumber juice
•   A couple of squeezes of lemon
Mix the ingredients together and then apply directly to the face. Leave for 15 minutes before rinsing off. Repeat as regularly as necessary.  

4. A Cucumber Rejuvenator
Cucumber is fantastic at rejuvenating tired skin and improving a damaged complexion. In many ways, this is the very best use of cucumber as a skin care product. This mixture could not be simpler. You will need:
•   The juice of one whole cucumber (blended or processed)
•   A few drops of lemon juice
Apply the mixture directly to your face and try to leave it there for a good amount of time before washing off.  You should find that you have a smoother complexion and added glow. Repeat regularly for best results.

5. Refreshing Cucumber Skin Tonic

Cucumbers contain numerous properties that can help give your skin a lift when it is feeling lifeless, or increasingly damaged by the rigors of the modern day world. This remedy provides an instant tonic for your skin:
•   Chop one cucumber and puree it in a blender with 4 tablespoons of mint
•   Strain and sieve out the juice, and place it in a clean, sealed container
•   Apply to the skin as soon as the mixture is cool
•   The remedy will stay fresh for up to 24 hours

6. Cucumber Cellulite Fighting Scrub
Cucumber mixed with a natural, mild abrasive and a gentler, soothing product can help strengthen areas of skin prone to cellulite build-up. That's why this recipe works so well:
•   Juice a whole cucumber and strain away most of the remaining solids
•   Mix with coffee granules and honey to create the scrub
•   Scrub cellulite prone areas thoroughly, rinse off after use and moisturize

7. Cooling Summer Bath Oil

During warmer months, you might not fancy a piping hot, steamy bath. But your skin will definitely need to be revitalized after spending so much time in the heat of the sun. This mixture is just what the doctor ordered:
•   Fill a bath with warm water (not too hot)
•   Add 2 cucumber (sliced), 5 sprigs of peppermint and 2 cups of Epsom Salt
•   Get in, soak and relax
•   As an added bonus, aromas released by the mint and cucumber will also help you de-stress after a hard day

8. Cucumber Hair Conditioner
If you enjoy swimming, you will be aware of the damaging effects that chlorine can have on your hair over time. You should also know that cucumber has widely accepted powers that work wonders to re-condition damaged hair. You will need: 
•   ¼ cucumber (peeled)
•   1 tablespoon olive oil
•   1 egg
Don't juice the cucumber this time, pop it in the blender with the egg and olive oil and give it a blast until it turns into a thin paste. Spread the resulting mixture evenly and smoothly throughout the damaged hair and leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly before drying. If you are a regular swimmer, repeat this treatment at least once a month.  

9. Cucumber-Avocado Moisturizing Face Mask

There are good reasons why both cucumbers and avocados are used in a variety of skin care products. This face mask allows you to harness the power of both ingredients for fantastic results! You will need:
•   ½ cup chopped cucumber
•   ½ cup chopped avocado
•   1 egg white
•   2 teaspoons of powdered milk
Whizz all the ingredients through a blender until they take on the consistency of a smooth paste. You can apply the mask immediately but may achieve better results if you put it in the fridge for half an hour before using. Massage the mixture on to your face using smooth circular motions. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes, until it dries, and then rinse off.  

10. Cucumber Treatment for Combination Skin
Cucumber combined with plain yogurt provides a great solution for people who have separate patches of dry and oily skin on different parts of their face. It's really easy too, just take:
•   ½ cucumber
•   1 tablespoon of plain natural yogurt
Puree the cucumber in a blender and then mix in the yogurt. Massage onto the face and neck, and leave the mixture on for 20 minutes while relaxing. Rinse off with warm water, before splashing yourself with cold water. Your skin will feel smooth and replenished.

Cucumber isn't just for the skin and hair, as it has cooling effect, you may finely chop a cucumber, add it to curd, season with salt and pepper, it goes well with any vegetable rice/ biryani and if one feels thirsty, can just eat it plain ! For more recipes, see my recipe blog.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF MINT/ PUDINA

Mint, scientifically  known as ‘mentha’, is a herb with small green leaves and a characteristic strong odour. It is also a virtual cure-all plant. Try using mint by adding it to your meals, oral care and skin care regimen to remain healthy and fresh forever. A few prominent mint health benefits include the following:

1. Digestion aid: Try mint leaves if you are not feeling hungry. It is a great appetizer as well as a promoter of digestion. It soothes your stomach when you’re suffering from inflammation or indigestion. So, next time you have a stomach upset, go for mint tea or mint oil. Mint’s characteristic aroma acts as an appetizer. It stimulates the salivary glands and other digestive glands to produce saliva and digestive juices, thereby facilitating digestion.
   
2. Nausea and headache: Mint leaves, especially freshly crushed leaves, help staunch nausea and headache, thanks to the strong and refreshing aroma. Menthol oil or mint-flavoured products are very useful for alleviating nausea. Similarly, balms with a mint base or mint oil can be rubbed on your forehead and nose to give quick relief from headache. Mint tea oil derived from mint is also very effective in treating nausea and motion sickness while traveling.
   
3. Respiratory disorders- The strong minty aroma is very effective in clearing up congestion of the nose, throat, bronchi and lungs. This makes mint a very effective remedy for asthma and common cold. The herb is also a good remedy for cough. This is because mint has a cooling and soothing effect on the throat, nose and other respiratory channels, and this helps relieve the irritation, which causes chronic coughing. Regular use of mint in any form is very beneficial for asthma patients as well, because it is a good relaxant and it relieves congestion that blocks respiratory channels, causing symptoms of asthma.
   
4. Depression and fatigue reliever: As mint is a natural stimulant, it can help relieve fatigue and feelings of sadness. Mint essential oil is very good if you are feeling anxious, sad, depressed, low or just plain sluggish. Mint oil can be ingested, applied as a salve topically, or inhaled as a vapour to help with fatigue and depression.
   
5. Oral health: Mint has germicidal qualities and can quickly freshen up your breath. It also gets eradicates harmful oral bacteria inside your mouth, alleviating oral health. The mint leaves can be rubbed directly on your tongue, teeth and gums to clean and refresh your mouth. You can also get the benefits of mint by simply chewing on its leaves.
   
6. Skin Health- Since mint oil is a good antiseptic and anti-pruritic, it acts as an excellent skin cleanser. It is used to clear pimples as well as soothe and cure skin from infections.
   

Mint’s anti-pruritic properties can be used for treating insect bites, mosquito bites, stings by honeybees etc. With its cooling property, mint will relieve you of the irritation of stings and bring the swelling down. Also, women can use mint oil to relieve cracks and pain in nipples which occur during breastfeeding."

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Try these easy home remedies to get quick relief from acidity

Drinking cold milk helps in getting rid of acidity as the calcium in it prevents acid to build up and absorbs the excess acid produced, thereby reduces the symptoms of the problem.

 Mint leaves
Mint leaves helps in reducing the pain and burning associated with acid reflux and also lower the acid content of the stomach because of its cooling properties.

Buttermilk

Buttermilk contains the lactic acid that normalizes the acidity in the stomach.

Bananas

Bananas helps to keep the level of acid production in your stomach in check as it is a rich source of potassium.

Tulsi leaves

Tulsi leaves help in treating acidity as it stimulate your stomach to produce more mucous and also has anti-ulcer properties.

Chamomile tea

If you are suffering from acidity then drink a cup of chamomile tea as it helps in reducing acid reflux symptoms.

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Health Benefits of Cucumber

Cucumber contains 96 % water. It keeps your body hydrated and its cooling effect helps you fight the summer heat. it is also a good source of fibre, magnesium and potassium.

It can be eaten raw, as a salad with onion, tomato, radish with lime juice, salt and pepper.

Another cooling and healthy recipe is to mix it with curd/ yoghurt, salt, pepper powder and lime juice, when you have a mixed vegetable rice, biryani or even a vegetable/ any stuffed parantha. One can eat it plain, if one is dieting with some walnuts, a bowl full will make you feel full.

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The Health Benefits of Black Salt

Salt is one of those substances that human civilization is built upon, not only for its taste, but also for its health benefits and its ability to preserve food. 

The Indian black salt, also known as 'Kala Namak', is a popular variety of Indian volcanic stone salts. It sees extensive use in India, Pakistan and internationally, by those who know its benefits. Its unusual color comes from the presence of tiny amounts of iron and other minerals.

 

 

This special salt is found in the Himalayan mountain ranges and has some excellent health benefits that you should know about. In India, black salt is often prescribed for patients with high blood pressure or those who require a low-salt diet. Why? Because black salt is low on sodium, and so doesn't raise the blood pressure like normal salt does. It is also a popular treatment for heartburn and intestinal gas. In short, it provides a boost to the digestive system.

The health benefits of black salt:

1. A healthy alternative to sea salt

Salt is incredibly common in everyday life. We find it in a huge amount of snacks and dishes. This is usually iodized salt or sea salt. However, an overdose of salt in our daily lives is a common problem that may lead to paralysis, thyroid problems and high blood pressure, to count a few. The two most dangerous chemicals in sea salt are potassium iodate and aluminum silicate. This is why sea salt is banned in some countries. However, black salt is a great alternative to iodized salt, and here are a few of its benefits compared to iodized salt:

- Treats arthritis problems

- Treats paralysis problems

- Lowers high blood pressure

- Deals with impotency issues

2. The therapeutic benefits

According to centuries of tradition, black salt is a 'cooling' salt that is filled with therapeutic benefits. It can be used as a laxative and as a cure for intestinal disorders. It has benefits for eyesight and unlike common salt, does not enhance your sodium intake. Due to its high sulfur content. However, due to its high sulfur content, it can also weaken the digestion in large amounts, and so a balanced use is recommended, no more than you would regular salt.

3. Soft, beautiful looking skin

Another use for black salt is skincare. Instead of chemical peels, special soaps and spas, consider adding black salt to your bath water. It works as an excellent healing agent, especially good for cracked, swollen feet, athlete's foot, warts and sprains. Just sit back and let it heal your pain and relieve your worries while you enjoy a truly refreshing bath. When you come out, your body will feel truly rejuvenated. 

Note: If your skin is sensitive to irritation, it's best not to make the water too hot, or you may incur some itchiness.

4. Strong, problem-free hair

If you're one of many who suffer from a receding hairline, you're probably frustrated by all the supplements and tonics that never seem to work. So try something more natural this time. The essential minerals in black salt will boost your hair's natural growth, strengthen it and treat its split ends. If you have dandruff or acute hair loss, I recommend taking black salt with tomato juice at least once a day. Not only will it encourage hair growth, but will also make your hair thicket, with more sheen and luster.

Do try to use this wonderful natural product and see the difference for yourself. 

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