Home Remedies For Headache

What is Headache?

Headache is among the most common medical complaints. The majority of them are not life 

threatening. They can be classified into three main categories, namely:

• Tension headaches


• Migraine headache


• Cluster headaches

Tension Headaches are the most common type of headaches. Migraines have well-defined attacks with 

symptoms like nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to lights and sounds. Cluster headaches are repetitive ones 

that occur for weeks to months at a time, followed by periods of remission.

Common Causes of Headache

A variety of factors can trigger headaches-

• Prolonged stress or tension

• Several physiologic changes in the head and brain


• Dilation and constriction of blood vessels


• Abnormal activity of certain neurons


• Genetic factors may be a cause for migraines


• Smoking and alcohol may cause cluster headaches

Home Remedies for Headache:

Tip 1

Roast some caraway seeds dry. Tie in a soft handkerchief or muslin cloth and sniff to get a relief from 

headaches.

Tip 2

Add 2 teaspoons of powdered cinnamon to 1 ½ cup of milk and boil it for one or two minutes. Add a 

teaspoon of honey, mix and stir it thoroughly and drink it at least twice a day when suffering from a 

headache.


Tip 3

Eating a chopped apple sprinkled with salt every morning for at least a week will help cure 

chronic headaches.


Tip 4

Head massage with rosemary oil or a pain balm that contains menthol is an effective way to ease 

migraine pain.

Tip 5

Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat headaches. Add tea leaves and 

ginger to 1 cup of boiling water. Stir it well and drain the water. Leave till it cools a bit and drink.

Tip 6

Peppermint oil is a soothing remedy for curing headaches and migraines. This fresh smelling oil helps 

regulate blood flow in the body.

Tip 7

Lavender oil is a useful home remedy for headaches and migraines. The oil can be either inhaled or 

applied on your head. For inhaling, add 2-4 drops of lavender oil to 3 cups of boiling water and inhale 

the oil vapors.

Tip 8

Basil is a strong-scented herb used for natural headache treatment. The oil works as a muscle relaxant 

and is helpful for headaches caused by tension and tight muscles.

Tip 9

Food items like chocolate, sour cream, nuts, peanut butter and caffeinated beverages like coffee, tea or

cola, can trigger headaches. Avoid them if they give you a headache.

Tip 10

Mix ½ cup of apple cider vinegar with ½ cup of water. Boil the mixture in a covered saucepan. When it 

boils, remove from heat and leave for a minute. Lift the cover and slowly inhale the steam through your 

nose. This will provide instant relief from sinus headaches.

Tip 11

Make a warm soup and add some pepper in it. Warm soup will help you to get rid of nasal blockage and

will cure headaches.

Tip 12

Fatigue and lack of sleep can contribute to headaches during pregnancy. Make sure you get enough 

sleep during pregnancy.

Tip 13

Drink plenty of water daily, as it is important to stay hydrated especially when you are pregnant as 

dehydration can be a big cause of headache.

Tip 14

Apply a hot or cold compress to your forehead and neck to get instant relief from headache.

Tip 15

Physical activity like exercising and daily walk can help prevent headaches during pregnancy.

Tip 16

Eat small regular meals and make sure that you are eating healthy organic food throughout the day. 

This will keep your blood sugar on an even level, which can prevent headaches.

Tip 17

Make sure that your kid is getting enough sleep as sleeping often resolves headache in children.

Tip 18

Give your child water, juice and other beverages that do not contain caffeine. This may help the 

headache go away faster.

Blackheads

• Blackheads are one of the most common forms of acne Symptoms to look for: • Dark spots appearing around:    o Forehead    o Nose    o Chin area Causes: • Oil producing glands in the skin produce excess oil • This leads to expansion and thickening of skin pores • Oil accumulates in the pores and hardens • Air reacts with this oil, turning it black in colour Natural home remedy using lemon juice and cinnamon powder: 1. Take 1 tsp lemon juice 2. Add 1 tsp cinnamon powder 3. Mix well 4. Apply on the affected area 5. Leave it for 15-20 min 6. Repeat 2-3 times a day Natural home remedy using coriander leaves and turmeric powder: 1. Crush a handful of washed coriander leaves 2. Press it on a sieve 3. Extract 1 tsp juice 4. Add 1 tsp turmeric powder to make paste 5. Apply this paste on the face every night 6. Leave it for 30 min 7. Wash off with lukewarm water Natural home remedy using lemon juice and groundnut oil:  1. Take 1 tsp lemon juice 2. Add 1 tsp groundnut oil 3. Mix well 4. Apply on the affected area 5. Leave it for 15-20 min before washing Tips: • Avoid oil-based skin products These remedies are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural, non-invasive, and can be prepared at home. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist.  Refer to the terms of use.

Tips that come handy in Kitchen

Working in kitchen can really be fun if you know some basic keys. Here are some special tips to make your work interesting and comfortable.

• To keep the chillies fresh for a longer time, remove the stems before storing.

• Avoid the use of ghee. If it is necessary, substitute it with canola oil. Even for making halwa, you can partly substitute it with oil.

• Garlic skin comes off easily if the garlic cloves are slightly warmed before peeling. 

•  Putting 3-4 cloves in sugar container will keep the ants at bay.

•  If you keep a piece of blotting paper at the bottom of the container, it will keep biscuits fresh for a longer time.

•  Apply some lemon juice on the cut surface of the apple to avoid browning. They will look fresh for a longer time.

• Apply mashed banana over a burn on your body for cooling effect.

• To keep celery fresh for a long time, wrap it in aluminium foil and place in the refrigerator.

• . Keeping a small piece of hing (asafoetida) in the same container will store chili powder for long time.

• Use a wooden board to chop. It will not blunt the knife. Don`t use a plastic board, small plastic pieces may go with the vegetables.

• Put some boric powder in kitchen in corners and other places. Cockroaches will leave your house.

•  To chop dry fruits, place them in fridge for half an hour before cutting. Taking the fruits out and cut them with a hot knife (dip it in hot water before cutting).

•  If the dough sticks to the rolling pin, place it in freezer for a few minutes.

• Make a small hole in the egg by piercing a pin before boiling it. You will be able to remove its skin very easily.
• To preserve green peas, keep them in a polythene bag in the freezer.

•  Place a betel (paan) leaf over the leftover idli and dosa batter to prevent them from becoming sour. 

• If you add half a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds to the lentil and rice mixture while soaking, dosas will be more crisp.

• To ripen fruits, wrap them in newspaper and put in a warm place for 2-3 days. The ethylene gas they emit will make them ripe.

Besan Laddu

Ingredients:

• Gram flour (besan) - 4 cups
• Ghee - 2 cups
• Green cardamom powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Powdered sugar - 2 cups
• Almonds - 20-25
• Raisins - 10-15

Method of preparation:

• Heat ghee in a kadai and add green cardamom powder. 
• Add gram flour and roast on low heat till a nice aroma is given out - for approximately ten minutes. 
• Crush almonds and cut raisins.
•  Transfer roasted gram flour to a bowl and add crushed almonds,raisins and mix.
•  Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding powdered sugar.
•  Add sugar and mix.
•  Roll into even sized laddoos.
•  Cool and store. 

Pink Lips Naturally!

Lips are one of the most basic features that define your face and expressions. Your lips give the ultimate appeal to your face. But, if lips are such an important part of your overall charm then why do you pay such little attention on their care?

Scrub your lips:

Scrubbing your lips is one of the best natural remedies for getting pink lips without spending on expensive cosmetics. At night, before you hit the bed, use a soft toothbrush to scrub your lips. This will not only help to remove the dry chapped skin from the lips but will also keep your lips soft.

Massage the lips:

Massaging your lips every day is a very good habit that helps in lighten dark lips, in a short span of time. Make a lip balm out of almond oil and lemon juice, and massage your lips with that every night for a few minutes before going to bed.

Oiling the belly button:

Here is an age-old home remedy of keeping your lips naturally pink and healthy. Apply a few drops of desi ghee or mustard oil in your belly button (navel), before going to sleep. Those who have dry, chapped, or dark lips will see visibly effective results if they follow this natural tip, regularly

Moisturise your lips:

It is very important to keep your lips hydrated and moisturised at all times. Dry and chapped lips look shabby and unkempt. When you are going out during the day, it is essential to apply some sun protection or petroleum jelly on your lips. If you are indoors then use some cocoa butter, which is an effective natural remedy for getting pink lips

Magic of pomegranate seeds:

Crush the seeds of pomegranates and blend it well with milk cream. Now, apply it on your lips. This is one of the best homemade remedies for lightening dark lips. However, since it is a natural remedy, the change in the colour of your lips will not be overnight but gradual. So, be patient.

Stay hydrated:

For beautiful and naturally pink lips, it is very important that you always keep your body hydrated. It is best to increase your water intake and include a lot of fresh fruit juices in your diet as it would keep your lips healthy and soft. Also, carry a lip blam or chapstick handy.

Never lick your lips:

One thing that most people tend to do when they feel their lips are getting dry and chapped is to lick them. Before you plan to do the same, it is best to hold that tongue back in your mouth because you are just going to make it worse for your lips. Avoid the temptation of licking your lips as it would just leave your lips more dry and dull.

Home Remedies for Hair Loss

Hair Loss: • One can suffer from hair loss at any age • The condition generally results in a receding hair line Symptoms to look for: • Hair fall • Development of bald patches • Thinning of hair in women Causes: • Stress • Weakness • Anaemia • Lack of proper nutrition • Vitamin B6 and folic acid deficiency • Unclean scalp, which blocks and weakens the hair pores • Hereditary factors Natural home remedy using Indian gooseberry and lemon juice: 1. Cut and de-seed an Indian gooseberry 2. Crush the cut gooseberry to paste 3. Press this paste on a sieve and extract its juice 4. Add 3 tbsp lemon juice to this juice 5. Mix well 6. Apply this on the scalp 7. Leave it for 30 min 8. Wash off with normal water Natural home remedy using curry leaves, lemon peel, soap nut, fenugreek seeds and green gram: 1. Take 15-20 curry leaves 2. Add 1 lemon peel 3. Add 3 tbsp soap nut powder 4. Add 2 tbsp fenugreek seeds 5. Add 2 tbsp green gram 6. Grind the mixture and store in a clean, glass bottle 7. Use this mixture as a shampoo Natural home remedy using margosa leaves: 1. Boil handful of crushed margosa leaves in 4 cups of water 2. Cool and filter the liquid 3. Use this decoction to rinse your hair These remedies are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural, non-invasive, and can be prepared at home. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist.  Refer to the terms of use.

Home Remedies for Acne

Acne: • Acne affects 60% of youngsters between 12 to 24 years of age • It causes embarrassment, depression and lack of confidence Symptoms to look for: • Whiteheads • Blackheads  • Pimples  • Red and itchy rashes   Causes: • The body is unable to remove toxins through excretion leading to contamination of the bloodstream. This can be due to:    o Constipation    o Irregular bowel movement    o Irregular meal timings    o Excess starch, sugar, oil and fat consumption Natural home remedy using garlic: 1. Garlic contains allicin, which is a natural antibiotic 2. Take 2-3 garlic cloves 3. Crush them to make a paste 4. Apply this paste on the affected parts of the skin 5. For sensitive skin, mix yogurt in the garlic paste before applying Natural home remedy using garlic:  1. Consume three cloves of garlic everyday for 1 month Natural home remedy using coriander leaves and turmeric powder:  1. Take a handful of washed coriander leaves 2. Crush them finely 3. Place the paste on a sieve and press to extract the juice 4. Add a pinch of turmeric powder 5. Mix well 6. Apply this mixture on the face every night These remedies are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural, non-invasive, and can be prepared at home. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist.  Refer to the terms of use.

Matar with Peanut gravy

Ingredients:

• peas (matar) - 2 cup
• peanuts - 1 cup
• onion paste - 1 cup
• tomato paste - 1 cup
• ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
• turmeric powder - 1 tbsp
• red chilli powder - 1 tbsp 
• garam masala powder - 1/2 tbsp
• cumin seeds - 1/2 tbsp
• coriander powder - 1 tbsp
• salt - to taste
• oil - 2 tbsp
• water - 1 cup

Method of preparation:
Roast and grind peanuts.
Heat a pressure cooker ,add oil,when oil heated up add cumin seeds.
Now add onion paste , when onion start leaving oil add ginger garlic paste and keep stirring.
Take some water in a bowl and add turmeric powder,coriander powder ,red chilli powder ,garam masala powder  mix well.
Pour this mixture in cooker,saute till the water evaporated and the masala starts leaving the bottom of cooker.
Now add grinded peanuts, peas and mix well.
Add salt as required to taste and water.
Place the lid of cooker and cook on medium flame  till 2 whistle comes .
Matar with peanut is ready.
You can add more water if you like thin gravy.
serve with chapati,naan or any kind of Indian bread.

coriander garlic chutney

Ingredients:

• Fresh Coriander -- 1 bunch chopped
• Garlic -- 8-9 cloves Peeled
• Green chillies -- 7
• salt to taste
• onion -- 1 small chopped
• Tomato -- 1 medium chopped
• Cumin seeds -- 1 tbsp
• Coriander powder -- 1/2 tbsp
• Water -- as required
• Lemon jiuce -- 2 tbsp

Method of Preparation:

• Blend all the ingredients in a blender and make a fine paste.
• Add water if needed at the time of blending.
• Add lemon juice.           

This chutney can be served as a dip with pakoras,samosas and all indian snacks.

 Another variation of this chutney can be made  by adding mint leaves instead of coriander .

Baingan ka bharta

A North Indian speciality of roasted brinjals, skinned and made into a simple but exotic preparation

Ingredients:

1. Bringals - 1/2 kg

2. oil-2 tbsp

3. cumin seeds  -1/2 tbsp

4. onion chopped - 2 medium

5. ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp

6. green chilli chopped-2

7. red chilli powder-1/2 tbsp

8. salt to taste

9. tomato chopped-2 large

10. fresh coriander leaves ,chopped

Method of preparation:

1.Wash, pat dry and prick eggplants.

2. Roast them over open flame or in a tandoor/preheated oven until the skin scorches and starts peeling off and eggplants start to shrink.

3. Let them cool. You can cool them by dipping them in water.

4. Remove skin and mash the pulp completely. 

5.Heat oil in a kadai. Add cumin seeds. Cook for half a minute and add onions and sauté until translucent.

6. Add ginger garlic paste and green chillies and cook for a minute.

7. Add red chilli powder and mashed roasted eggplants.

8. Cook for seven to eight minutes over medium heat, stirring continuously,Add salt to taste.

9. Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat for seven to eight minutes or till oil separates.

10. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with roti ,parantha or naan.