Monsoon is one of the charming, enjoying, refreshing seasons, which makes the surroundings full of greenery, and promotes active health and happy mood. The rainy season revitalizes the whole surviving things on the earth. Monsoon is one of the fondest seasons, which mends the upset mood of the people. One can also say a romantic season. It brings beautiful and attractive looks, to the nature. Sometimes the rainy season becomes hazardous for the nature causing various certainties called landslide, floods, etc. which disturb the whole environment badly. Even though the monsoon is pleasant season, but also causes several diseases. The resistance level of the infections and fighting level of the body reduces during rainy season. Hence, people are more likely to get infectious diseases called cold cough, jaundice, typhoid, dysentery, flu, etc. Some of the severe diseases called malaria, dengue, is largely seen this season; since, the accumulation of the water takes place in each part of the area, which enhances the growth of mosquitoes, and results high risk of malaria and dengue. One must take care of their kids; since, they play outdoor games, and are more likely to get these diseases. Not only this, people also suffer from various skin related diseases called eczema, itching, skin fungal infections, ring worm, etc. Children are seen more at risk of certain diseases. One needs to take proper care in the rainy season; since, it is one of the most diseases carrying season. Some of the healthy tips, which a person must follow during the rainy season, are given below.

Foods

One should be extremely cautious about eating outside foods; since, in rainy season the risk of food poisoning arises more, and the people surely get this problem by eating outside food (hawkers). In India, food poison is commonly seen in the rainy season because of unhygienic way of preparation. Most of the people fond to prefer hawker food (open and unhealthy), which is responsible for intestinal infections. Try to consume vegetables and fruits in rainy season, but see that vegetables don’t contain any worms.  Since, in rainy season some of the vegetables like cauliflower, spinach, cabbage, lady fingers, etc. gets worm in it, which may cause stomach infectious diseases. The appetite level of the body reduces in rainy season because of moisture. One must eat fresh and clean foods. Do wash the fruits and vegetables properly, to remove the stain and germs of it. Try to maintain proper balanced diet. Be careful about the food selection to eat.

Note: – An office going person should prefer home food especially in rainy season, to avoid the risk of various ailments.

Drink safe water

Rainy season is the main factor, to cause infectious diseases. Jaundice is the most common disease, which a person faces during monsoon because of contaminated water. One needs to be extremely cautious about drinking water or fluids; since the water becomes impure during this season. Try to drink purified water, boiled water, and freshwater. Avoid drinking outside fluids; since, impure water diseases are so severe that it may take the life of the person. Mostly, it is observed that people, prefer to drink less water during monsoon due to moisture. The wetness of the body reduces the desired level, of the water. Be careful about the drink selection in this season.

Note: – one should consume sufficient and pure water during rainy season, to keep the body hydrated.

Drink tea

Prefer to drink black tea during monsoon season; since, it facilitates the flow of blood and reduces the calmness, of the body. Ginger tea, cinnamon tea, cardamom tea, black pepper with ginger and salt, etc. are some of the list of the tea, which helps prevent from various infectious diseases during rainy season. It is also called herbal tea, which aids treat could cough, throat infections, sore throat, irritating respiratory system, etc.

Keep the clothes clean

Avoid getting wet in the rain; since, it may cause fever, shivering, body pain, headache, cold cough, etc. Do not wear wet clothes for a longer period; since, it causes skin problems called itching, skin rashes, fungal formation, etc. It is also found harmful, for the health. Wetting continuously in rainy season may cause severe headache problem, which may take the life, of the person. Do not share your clothes; wash your clothes once it gets wet, in the rain.

Note: – try to avoid wearing jeans in the rainy season; since, jeans absorbs more water and take time to get dried. Try wearing cotton clothes; since, the chances of fungus formation are less.

Some safety measures

Use an umbrella or rain coat while going out, avoid wearing shoes with socks, wear waterproof slippers or shoes, don’t let the water pass in; since, it may create skin fungal infections. Keep the surroundings clean and hygienic, to prevent from mosquitoes and various diseases. Keep the house and household things clean; since, the chances of fungal growth are more in the rainy season, due to wetness. Use certain pest control to avoid mosquitoes, and flies in the home. Take extreme care of your children; keep noticing their overall activities eating, drinking, wearing, playing and all. Skin diseases are common in this season, so try to take precaution and use certain skin creams, to get prevented from skin infections. See that your child washes the hand properly; use hot water to take a bath; since, it helps remove the stain, of the body. Well, one can also get stabilized temperature of the body.

Health checkup

In case of fever, cold cough, body pain, and many other related problems, consult the doctor without fail; since, its ignorance may lead to severe health issue. Monsoon is the season of several diseases, people mostly fall sick in this season and find difficult to treat; since, it’s likely to break down the immune system. The rates of severe disease called malaria and dengue arises in this season. Hence, one needs to maintain regular check up with the doctors.

 

Alum is widely used in household and industrial work. It is in a form of salt or crystal, which holds potassium sulphate. It is finished up of chemical compounds, which are used for various purposes. However, the usage of alum has to be in moderation; since, its excessive use may be harmful for the body. It carries astringent, antiperspirant and antiseptic effect, which assists solve many health related issues. It is produced by adding several minerals comprising alunite, cryolite, alum schist, and bauxite. The acquired forms of alum from alunite are termed as calcined. The mixture is kept to get dried, and turn into a hard solid form of crystal or powder. The clean and white crystals of alum are obtained from potassium sulphate, and purple crystals alum is obtained from chromium. Alum largely uses in china for various purposes; mostly they add alum in their food. They are more addicted to use alum for medication, ingredient of food, juice, etc. There are various types of alum.

• Selenate contained Alum

A chemical compound of selenate is placed instead of sulfur, to make selenate alum. A mixture of selenate alum is vigorous oxidizing compound, which carries an effect of antiseptic and are used for healing purposes.

• Ammonium contained alum

The usage of Ammonium alum is the same as of soda and potassium alum. Ammonium alum is used in the mills or industry in dyeing, tanning, manufacturing of ceramic cements, used for water purifications, etc.

• Potassium contained alum

Potassium alum is finished up of potassium sulfate, which is also called Tawas. It is easily available in the grocery store and is used in the kitchen spice for pickling; adding in food, etc. It is also used for leather tanning, water purification, etc.

• Chrome finished alum

This alum is finished up of chromium, which is seen in violet color. It is used for tanning purpose and can be mixed with other alum, to get purple or lavender form of crystals.

• Alum combined with soda

Soda contained alum is widely used in the food as a baking soda. In India people, uses baking soda to add in various foods while cooking. However, the adding amount has to be in bit portion.

• Aluminum sulfate

Theoretically aluminum sulfate is not an alum. It is used for manufacturing papers thus; it is also called paper making alum.
However, the usage of this listed alum varies accordingly, but some of the alum carries great effect, to treat various health problems; since, alum carries antiseptic, antibiotic, antibacterial effects. Let’s have a look at some of the usage of alum.

Benefits and Usage of alum

• Purify the water

Potassium alum is widely used to purify the water. Some pieces of alum are dissolved in the contaminated water, to clean and eliminate the bacteria and make it pure to drink. It is used in an area, where people get impure water to drink. Most of the severe disease occurs due to contaminated water, using alum may solve this issue for some extent. However, the taste of the water changes when the alum is added into it. One may get sticky and sour taste after drinking this water.

• Heal of wounds

Some of the studies stated that using alum powder over the wound or cut area, may help reduce the blood flow from the particular wounded area. In case, of deep hurt if alum fails to work or slow down the blood flow, then consult the doctor for better treatment. Healing wounds through alum are considered one of the natural and old remedies, where people used to follow in previous days. Alum carries great healing effects, to treat minor wounds, injuries, or hurt.

• Dental treatment

One can use alum powder, to maintain healthy teeth. In case of gum bleeding apply the alum powder over the area, to reduce the bleeding. One can also use alum, to get rid of teeth infections, germs or cavities. People, suffering from dental problems can use alum as a mouth wash daily, to get relief from dental disorders. As, it come to know that some of the toothpaste uses alum as ingredients. In case, of sore mouth, people can do gargling of alum contained water, to get relief. Rubbing alum powder over the teeth regularly may give healthy, strong and whitish teeth. It helps reduce yellowish of the teeth. One can use alum as a natural or homemade remedy, to treat dental related problem.

• Skin allergies

Since alum holds an anti-septic, anti-bacterial, astringent effect; it is used widely in homemade remedies, to treat various health problems. Alum can be used, to treat skin allergies such as eczema, inflammation, itching, etc. Apply alum over the infected area of the skin, and wash with the normal water after sometime. In case of itchy skin, rub alum powder gently and leave it, over the day. Some of the cosmetic contain alum, for skin tightening purpose. The alum contains cosmetics are quite cheap or economical in price. Applying, alum contained water over the swelling area minimizes, the swelling. In short, alum powder can be used, to treat several skin disorders; it carries great effect to treat and cure skin disorders, naturally.

• Eliminate Stomach infections

Consuming alum contained water eliminates the toxins, from the body. One can get rid of bowel infections, stomach ache, urine infections, etc. Drinking alum water is the natural remedy, to get rid of intestinal problem. One can mend their stomach problem and could get rid of germs, worms, and infections of the intestine.

However, the excessive use of alum may give some adverse effect, to the health; hence, its usage must be in an adequate manner. Alum is used to treat some selected health disorders; hence, one should avoid using it for minor purposes. Moreover, one must consult the doctor in case of severe health issues rather than following alum treatments. Alum in mostly used, to treat infectious diseases.

Jaundice is the common form of all liver disorder and is derived from the French word jaune. In this medical condition you may observe yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes. This disease develops from excess of the pigment called bilirubin and usually caused by obstruction of the bile duct, due to liver disease or due to excessive breakdown of red blood cells. Jaundice may develop in newborn babies as well as adults. The most three types of jaundice that affects adults includes hemolytic jaundice, hepatocellular jaundice and obstructive jaundice.

SYMPTOMS OF JAUNDICE:-
• Yellowing discoloration of the skin, tongue, eyes and urine
• Weakness
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Fever
• Severe constipation
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Weight loss
• Abdominal pain

CAUSES OF JAUNDICE:-

The disease of jaundice is of different types and usually caused by infections, use of certain drugs or other underlying conditions such as hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, pancreatic cancer, blood disorders, and gallstones and so on. However, the natural remedies mentioned below will definitely help you to overcome the disease of jaundice.

LIST OF TIPS TO GET RID OF JAUNDICE

1) Sugarcane:-
It is said to be one of the effective home remedy for jaundice as it is completely alkaline in nature. It keeps your body hydrated and substantially maintains low acid level in your body. During this medical condition, there are possibilities of sudden drop in glucose level. The easily digestible sugar present in sugarcane ascertains faster recovery since it keeps your energy level high. Hence drink a glass of sugarcane juice twice or thrice in a day in order to get pass adequate urine and to get nourishment for patient’s body. Besides that, you can take sugarcane juice along with 1 tbsp of basil leaves paste daily twice in a day until you get the desire results.

2) Turmeric:-
Turmeric contains an abundant source of curcumin which assists in liver detoxification process. The powerful content present in turmeric prevents alcohol and other harmful toxins from damaging the liver. Due to its medicinal and healing properties, it ensures instant recovery. Simply mix 1 quarter tbsp of turmeric powder in a glass of warm water. Drink this mixture 2-3 times in a day for few couple of weeks to get the desire results. In addition, you can mix 1 tbsp of turmeric powder, juice of 1 lemon, pinch of cayenne pepper and 1 tbsp of honey in one bowl of warm water. Drink this mixture at least once in a day for couple of weeks to get best and effective results.

3) Licorice:-
It is believed to be one of the best home remedy for liver detoxification. It eradicates developed toxic metabolic substances in the body by raising the liver’s capability to separates the other harmful wastes. Hence, make a powder of each of crushed licorice root, chicory seeds and salt. Then take 1 and ½ tbsp of this mixture with water twice in a day for at least 2 weeks to get the desire results. Besides that, by adding 1 tbsp of ground ginger and 1 tbsp of lime juice also you can drink the mixture once in a day to in order to get the instant results.

4) Bitter melon juice:-
Though it is bitter in taste but proven beneficial in jaundice treatment. Thus, drink at least 2 tbsp of bitter melon juice daily to overcome jaundice. It helps gradually in lightening the yellowness of the eyes.

5) Radish:-
Radish is loaded with several valuable nutrients, beneficial for jaundice patient. The juice of green leaves of radish is also believed to beneficial in curing the disease. Adult patient should take ½ liter of radish juice daily continuously for a week, without taking any gap to abolish jaundice.

6) Coconut water:-
Coconut water plays a vital role in keeping hydrating your body. Daily intake of this natural fluid for once or twice in a day is essential to clear the urine and reduce the body heat.

7) Carrots:-
It is enriched in beta-carotene and vitamin A. Vitamin A is the great option to boost the strong immunity system and instant recovery. Hence, simply drink a glass of carrot juice daily in accordance to improve the condition of your liver. You can take this veggie or fruit in boiled, pureed or salad form as well for faster recovery.

8) Tomato:-
The rich source of lycopene content present in tomatoes reduces the damage to the liver and ensures recovery from the disease of jaundice. It acts as a potent detoxifier and effectively eradicates harmful toxins from the body. First boil 4-5 fresh tomatoes in 2 cups of water for 10-15 minutes, then blend the tomatoes to extract the juice. Finally, a pinch of pepper and salt add to the juice. Drink this mixture of 1 glass daily on an empty stomach for 2 weeks to notice the effective results.

9) Include dry fruits (Almond and dried dates):-
Take 6-7 almonds, 2 dried dates, 3 small cardamoms, then soaked these ingredient in water for the whole night. Next morning make a fine paste of all these natural ingredients and add 2 tbsp of sugar and 1 tbsp of butter. Later on mix all the ingredients properly. Eat the mixture daily for once in a day to get relieve from the jaundice naturally.

10) Barley:-
It is said to be another home remedy since it acts as a diuretic and eliminate not only harmful toxins but also bilirubin out of the body. Take a cup of barley and mix in 3 liter of water. Then add lemon juice, salt and sugar to get good taste. Drink 4-5 glasses of barley water daily to remove all the symptoms. Apart from that, simply roast barley powder in 1 cup of water and add some honey, drink this mixture twice in a day until the disease gets cure completely.

All of us wish to have fuller and thicker eyebrows. Since thicker, fuller and perfectly shaped eyebrows emphasizes the cuteness of your face. These days, thick eyebrows are one kind of a trend and have been shown off by several beautiful ladies on the silver screen and ramp. Growing thick eyebrows is not a quick process, for that you will have to give 6 months for complete hair to grow back. There are some temporary techniques are use to get thick eyebrows: you can color eyebrows with a suitable pencil or can also put eyebrow powder for filling them. But these, both ways are simply temporary and does not give long lasting benefits. Don’t except that you will get thick eyebrow within a few weeks only as they take long time to grow as compared with other hairs on your body. If you have eradicated accidentally to your eyebrows, then a single hair takes around 2 months for regeneration. Eyebrows denote the lines of one’s face especially the eyes. Nowadays, many chemical and surgical procedures are conducted in order to get thick eyebrows. No doubt, these surgeries help you to get thick eyebrows but, they are expensive and might have side effects too. However the natural tips mentioned below will definitely help you to thicker your scanty eyebrows.

HOME REMEDIES TO GET THICK EYEBROWS

1)   Use brown eye pencil:-

To alleviate scanty eyebrows simply make use of brown eye pencil. It is one of the simplest and quickest ways to get stylish eyebrows. So, softly color the thin areas with the help of brown eye pencil. You can give shape as well to your eyebrows.

2)   Castor oil:-

It is another effective home remedy which plays a key role in getting thick eyebrows. Include castor oil in your daily routine if you have desire to get thick and black eyebrows. Massage your eyebrows with the help of castor oil for 2-3 times in a day. It is beneficial in getting thick eyebrows as it nourishes the root of the eyebrow hair and strengthen the root of the eyebrows. It stays away from the micro-organism that conquers the growth of the hair. Castor oil is quite thick and sticky so dab it into a cotton ball and apply smoothly and gently.

3)   Whole milk:-

It is also considered to be one of the effective natural methods for thick eyebrows. Soak a cotton ball in whole milk then apply it on your eyebrow area. Then rinse it off after 15-30 minutes. Follow this remedy until you get the best and effective results.

4)   Coconut oil:-

Coconut oil is well known for stimulating hair growth. Dip a cotton ball into the coconut oil then apply on your eyebrow area. Keep for 30 minutes then wash it off with lukewarm water and follow this daily once in a day.

5)   Aloe vera:-

The extract of aloe vera plant makes eyebrows thicker, soft and shiny. Simply apply raw aloe vera gel over your eyebrows till it dries off completely. Finally wash it off with cold water and follow this treatment twice in a day to get the desire results.

6)   Fenugreek seeds:-

Take 2-3 tbsp of fenugreek seeds and soak it in water overnight. Then grind them in the next morning to take paste. Apply that paste over eyebrow area with the help of your finger gently. Apply before bedtime and rinse it off with cold water in next morning. Follow this treatment daily until 2 months.

7)   Take diet rich in vitamin:-

Due to lack of vitamins in your body such as vitamin B6, zinc, magnesium, sulfur and folic acid, it may hinder the growth of the eyebrows. So, include maximum fresh fruits, carrots, peas, spinach, banana, tomatoes, and watermelon and so on. You can fulfill the requirement of vitamin in the form of tablets as well, if prescribed by the doctor.

8)   Onion juice:-

Though onion juice has an unpleasant smell but proven an awesome remedy for extending your eyebrows.  Simply make a juice of one small onion. Apply that mixture with the help of cotton ball on your eyebrows. Finally, after 15-20 minutes wash it off with cold water.

9)   Almond oil

Almond oil contains an abundant source of vitamin E. So, apply almond oil on a regular basis in order to get thicker and shiny eyebrows.

10)   Vaseline:-

Apply Vaseline over your eyebrows for twice or thrice in a day as it moisturize your skin. Due to which, the chances of dark and thick eyebrows also increases.

11)   Olive oil and kohl :-

Apply olive oil along with kohl as it helps effectively for getting thick eyebrows. Kohl helps to get dark color where as olive oil helps in thickening your eyebrows.

12)   Shoe flower:-

The paste made from shoe flower is believed to be one of the effective for making your eyebrows thick and attractive.

13)   Lemon:-

Take a slice of lemon and gently rub on you eyebrows for getting smooth, thicker and shiny eyebrows.

14)   Try to reduce eyebrow makeup:-

Abrasive eyebrow makeup with the help of eyebrow pencil and rubbing them over your eyebrows should be strictly avoided. Following this method regularly may harm to the area of your eyebrows and may even prevent hair regeneration if done harshly. In addition you should reduce the use of eyebrow mascara, powder and gels that are utilized to fill the eyebrows. No doubt the give temporary result but affect you eyebrows growth as well in the long period if the used of these produce increases on daily basis.

15)   Don’t apply lotions on eyebrows:-

Avoid applying lotion on your face as lots of chemicals present in lotions, which may affect your eyebrow and can even stop it also from growing further. In addition, if you wish to grow your eyebrows then do threading at least once in a two month. But, avoid doing threading frequently. Don’t worry about the extra hair as it can removed with the help of plucker or else, in case leave them alone.

Metabolism refers to all chemical reaction that takes place in living organism including digestion and transport of substances between different cells and is essential for normal functioning of the body. How your body breaks down the food which you consume and convert it to energy is a function of metabolism. Quitting the habit of smoking is not an easy task for addict person of smoking. Though quitting smoking has numerous health benefits such as lowers blood pressure, improves blood circulation, increases energy level, improves vision, reduces risk of life threatening cancer as well as many cardiac diseases, increases stamina, lowers down pulse rate and so on. Apart from these essential benefits, quitting smoking has not only emotional but also mental benefits as well. In short, after quitting smoking, you can take back control of your life and can have power to make own decisions which will help you to get back on track. Considering to the benefits of quitting smoking, most people are more conscious or concerned about the chances of weight gain over a period of time. The nicotine content found in cigarette induces the nervous system and assists in using energy, when people smoke. When you quit smoking, the supply of nicotine gets stopped and the metabolism rate gets slows down, which in turn increases the possibilities of weight gain. However, the tips and foods mentioned below will definitely help you to lower the chances of weight gain and to increase metabolism rate after quitting smoking.

 

TIPS FOR INCREASING METABOLISM AFTER QUITTING SMOKING

 

Take balanced diet: – Daily breakfast is essential in order to increase your metabolism rate so never skip first meal of the day. Try maximum to include fruits, lean meats, low fat dairy products, fresh vegetables, fish, low-calorie beverages, grain products and foods low in fat and sugars in your regimen. Often, people insist on to smoke with eating. But never make this mistake as it will increase the chances of high calorie.

 

Eat reasonably: – When you quit smoking, your appetite also consequently increases. As a result you have to be very careful about diet and don’t take heavy meals. Eat in small quantity after every 3 hours. You should make some changes in your diet, instead of taking 4 large meals you have to take 5-6 small meals throughout the day. In this way, you will not feel hungry and you won’t tempt to eat more. You can achieve tremendous control on your weight and can keep the weight off. But one fact also keep in mind that consumption of junk foods and eating heavier meals can also make negative impact and can set you back from the goal.

 

Keep occupied yourself in physical as well as sporting activities: – Engaging in physical and sporting activities such as swimming, dancing, walking, bicycling, gardening, hiking, rollerblading, biking, gym and other sports activities may help to be active and may keep you occupied. Theses all the physical activities play a crucial role in not only burning calories but also eliminating the urge to smoke again.

 

Exercise regularly: – Along with diet, exercise also plays a vital role in increasing the metabolism rate. Hence, simply try to perform the various forms of exercises such as aerobic exercises, weightlifting, Pilates and yoga. Since all these exercises are proved beneficial and also help to concentrate various muscle groups. Besides that it also make muscles group leaner and tougher. Hence, by following these exercises, is one of the great ways in order to increase metabolism rate and to increase energy throughout the day.

 

Avoid stress: – In these days, getting mental and emotional peace is become difficult. You have to handle home responsibilities and heavy work pressure of office. In all these stressful condition you have to keep patience and you need to calm your nerves down. So, that you can keep control on stress. Due to lots of stress the possibilities of other health ailments also increases. In short, try maximum to live a stress-free life.

 

LIST OF FOODS THAT INCREASE YOUR METABOLISIM RATE

 

Green tea: – It is known to have anti-cancer properties which prevent several cardiac diseases and uplifts your mood. In addition, green tea and its extracts contains chemical called as EGCG which plays a key role in burning fat and also enhances the metabolism.

 

Vegetable: – Green leafy vegetables such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, spinach, endives, celery, tomatoes, peppers, broccoli and cauliflower include these vegetables in your regimen. These vegetables are quite effective in enhancing metabolism also contains thermogenic properties and known to have minimal impact on your insulin level.

 

Calcium: – It is essential as it regulates hormonal activity in the body and stimulates weight loss by breaking down the fats. Almonds, low fat dairy products, sesame seeds and leafy green vegetables contain an excellent source of calcium.

 

Fruits: – Include variety of fresh fruit in your daily diet as it includes rich source of fiber, water and vitamins. Various fresh fruit does the work of cleansing the body. Apple, blackberries, blackcurrant, guavas, grapefruit, orange, plums, peaches, strawberries, and raspberries are some of the common fruit which boost your metabolism rate. These fruits also contain sugar in natural form and it is considered to be far better than refined or synthetic sugar which utilize in everyday instances.

 

Garlic and ginger: – Both increases your body’s temperature and both herb used as a diuretic. Daily intake of these may help you to enhance your immune system and also prevent cold and flu.

 

Vinegar: – The acid from vinegar reduces the digestive ability of starch and keeps insulin level balanced. This is said to be effective in stimulating your metabolism and keeps metabolic disorders at bay.

 

Spicy foods: – The capsaicin compound present in chili peppers induces your body to release more stress hormones. This in turn, increases your metabolism and increases ability to burn calories. Other spices which have similar compound include cayenne, horseradish, black pepper, ginger, chilies and so on.

 

Essential fatty acids: – Diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids such is important as it burns the calories. Tuna, lean, sardines, white fish and salmon includes rich source of omega 3 fatty acids and raises your metabolism rate.

 

Whole grains: – Whole grains such as wheat, barley and soy products can be good option to raise the metabolism. These whole gains include an excellent source of protein and fiber.