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If you are pregnant, you need to be cautious with firecrackers, loud noises and all that rich food synonymous with Diwali. Okay, let us not scare you. If you are worried that the festive season may harm you or your baby one way or the other, worry not. Here  Dr Meghana Sarvaiya, Consultant gynecologist and obstetrician, Cloudnine Hospital, Mumbai  tells you how you can stay safe during Diwali and make the most of it. 1. Stay away from pollutants:  Diwali is that time of the year when your entire house gets a face-lift or a renovation to look sparkling clean. This means getting rid of the dust, soot or even painting the walls. This makes your home a refuge for pollutants, dust mites and allergens that float freely in the air. These can trigger a breathing problem, allergy or even symptoms of asthma, given your low immunity level. So be careful, if at all you need to paint your walls, do one room at a time so you are saved from the smell and allergens of residual dust...

Here are the Top 15 home remedies to get rid of Black Knees and Elbow: 1.Baking Soda Baking soda is very effective in cleaning the skin and reduces darkening of the skin. Milk bleaches and cleanses the skin Take one tablespoon of baking soda and mix it with milk Apply this paste on knees and elbows and scrub it using circular motion. Repeat the remedy once every two days. Repeat until you notice changes in the color. 2.Turmeric , Honey And Milk Turmeric has antiseptic properties and milk act as bleach. Honey moisturizes the dry skin and also has antiseptic properties. These natural properties of the ingredients will help to get rid of black elbows and knees. Mix some turmeric with milk and honey to make it a smooth paste Apply it on the dark areas and leave it there for at least 20 minutes Wet your hands and rub it for 2 minutes and then wash it off with water 3.Sugar And Olive Oil The sugar present in this home remedy work as exfoliate and the olive oil will moisturize th...

Ayurveda  is the basic method of therapeutics  to retain health and heal diseases. The techniques of biocleancing are called Panchakarma that consists of five procedures:emesis(vamana),purgation(virechana),oilenema(anuvasana), decoction enema (asthapana) and nasal application of medicine (nasya).  The definition Nasayam Bhavet nasyam: ‘Administration of medicaments through nasal route is called nasya’. Nasa hi siraso dwaram tat vyapya thena hanthi tan: ‘Nose is the entrance to the organs of the head and the impact of the medicine will spread to the vital organs and cure the diseases’. Ayurveda implies that the medications administered via the nose reach the Sringataka marma. It is a marma in the head made by the union of blood vessels supplying blood to the nose, ear, eye and the tongue. Thus, the drug administered through nasya may enter the above blood vessels and purifies them. Nasya can be performed with meat, milk, decoction, oils and ghee, ...

Turmeric is a plant. You probably know turmeric as the main spice in curry. It has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses. But the root of turmeric is also used widely to make medicine. Turmeric is used for arthritis, heartburn (dyspepsia), stomach pain, diarrhea, intestinal gas, stomachbloating, loss of appetite, jaundice, liver problems and gallbladder disorders.

Metabolism refers to the body process by which the foods that you eat or drink are converted into energy. You can increase the rate of weight loss by boosting your metabolic rate, and the following foods can help activate hormones that do just that: Garlic Garlic contains an antioxidant called glutathione, which is known to help the liver cleanse the body of chemicals that can disrupt hormones and slow your metabolism. A great way to add garlic to your diet is by adding it to your everyday meals as a flavor enhancer. If you don't like the taste of garlic, many natural health food stores often carry garlic capsules that can be taken as an alternative. Broccoli Broccoli is both high in fiber and high in water content. This means that it can help you feel full, thereby reducing your urge to eat. The high fiber content also helps move fat through the digestive system faster so that less of it is absorbed by the body. Berries Fresh berries such as cranberri...

बारिश के दिनों में गैस्ट्रोएंट्राइटिस होने पर डायरिया और उल्टियां होने जैसी परेशानियां हो सकती हैं। यह वायरस, बै‍क्टीरिया या पैरासाइट्स से होता है। इस बीमारी का मुख्य कारण पानी का संक्रमित होना है। क्या सावधानी बरतें :  हमेशा फिल्टर्ड पानी इस्तेमाल में लाएं। घर में लगे वॉटर फिल्टर की नियमित रूप से सर्विस कराएं। इसका कंटेनर अंदर से बिलकुल सूखा होना चाहिए। इसे नल के पानी से साफ करें। अगर यह अंदर से गीला होगा तो फिल्टर होकर जमा होने वाला पानी नल के पानी से मिक्स होकर संक्रमित होकर संक्रमित हो जाएगा। इसे सामान्य पानी से साफ करने के बाद आखिर में उबले या फिल्टर किए पानी से अंदर से धो लें ताकि यह जर्म्स फ्री हो जाए। इसके कंटेनर को नियमित रूप से धोएं। इसे 2-3 दिन के लिए यों ही रखा रहने देने से भी इसके अंदर गंदगी जमा हो जाती है। FILE फिल्टर पानी को 24 घंटे के अंदर-अंदर इस्तेमाल करें। इस्तेमाल में लाने के बाद इसके कंटेनर को फिर से साफ करें। छोटे बच्चों को फिल्टर के पानी को उबालकर व ठंडा करके पीने के लिए देना चाहिए। डेढ़-दो साल के बच्चे को...

Yakrit Plihantak Churna  from  Planet Ayurveda is one of the best  herbal remedy for Jaundice treatment . It is also useful  herbal remedy for fatty liver and liver cirrhosis, liver damage due to alcohol, toxins and infection . What is Jaundice? Jaundice is the most common of all liver disorders resulting from an obstruction in the bile duct, or the loss of function of the bile-producing liver cells. There are several forms of jaundice but all of them are marked by yellow discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes. The liver, located under the diaphragm just above the stomach, is a vast chemical laboratory which performs many important functions. It inactivates hormones no longer needed, synthesizes many amino acids used in building tissues, and breaks proteins into sugar and far when required for energy. It produces lecithin, cholesterol, bile and blood albumin, vital to the removal of tissue wastes. It also stores vitamins and minerals. Bile...