How to Take Care of Your Child Health.

  My baby's wheezing. Could she have asthma?

You may be alarmed if you hear your baby wheezing, but the chances are that it's not asthma. Many young children wheeze when they have an upper respiratory tract infection or a cold.
Asthma, on the other hand, is an inflammation of the lungs' small breathing tubes (bronchioles). If the wheezing frequently recurs in the absence of a cold. Ask for your GP's opinion.
A toddler who lives with a parent who smokes is nearly three times as likely to wheeze as a child in a smoke-free home.

Common Cold.

How do I treat a cold?
One of the saddest things for a new parent is watching their baby suffer through his first cold. Your baby will be uncomfortable, snuffling, and probably will have trouble feeding. It's hard to watch, but there's a lot you can do to alleviate the discomfort.

1. Because babies are too young to blow their noses, the best way to help them breathe more easily is to wipe their noses. You can also apply petroleum jelly to the outside of your baby's nostrils to reduce irritation.
2. Try a cool mist vaporizer to moisten the air. Or take your baby into the bathroom with you, turn on the hot water or shower, close the door, and sit in the steamy room for about 15 minutes. Remember to change your baby into dry clothes after the steam bath.
3. As a home made remedy: if the baby is more than 3 weeks old, honey is a very effective remedy to treat cold. give your baby 3 drops of pure honey after each bath.you can also mix honey with a few drops of fresh ginger root juice.

Constipation.

There are many causes of infant constipation. One of the most common causes of constipation in babies is the introduction of solid foods.
Breastfed babies are rarely constipated as breast milk is almost 100% completely digested and utilized by baby's growing body.

Home remedy To treat Constipation:

1. Apply 3 – 4 drops of lukewarm castor oil over the navel at night. In the morning, the baby will pass the stools.

2. 6 to 10 drops of warmed honey is a good home remedy for babies over 3 weeks,just mix the honey with 2 tea spoons warm water.

3. Gently massage and rub baby's tummy in a clockwise direction. Place your hands at baby's navel and massage in a circular motion, moving your hand out and away from the center of baby's belly. never press the belly. Preferably olive oil or warmed baby oil.

4. Boil one glass of water put an egg and let it boil for 1 minute. Take only egg yolk in a tea spoon add 3 drops of honey to it. Its a very effective home remedy to cure constipation.

For an older baby who has started solids, symptoms may include:

• Irritability, abdominal pain and gastric discomfort.

• A hard abdomen and Abdominal pain which decreases after a bowel movement.

• Blood-streaked stools, usually due to rectal fissures caused by passing hard stools
Try bicycling your baby's legs if he seems constipated. This may help move stool matter along his intestine.

• If he's eating solids, cut down on constipating foods, such as rice, bananas, or cereal.

How Will You Know When Your Baby is Ready to Eat Solid Foods?
How do you know if your baby is ready for solid foods? Your baby may be 3 months old or 4 months old when you start to feel she may need "something more" than formula or breastmilk. Maybe she is beginning to awaken more often at night or eat more often than "usual" and you wonder if introducing solid foods may be what she needs.

Homemade Baby Food Tips and Hints - Do's
• Do use ice cube trays to freeze puréed foods. Each cube should be about one ounce. Once frozen, pop out the cubes, store in a sealed plastic bag, and use within two months.
• Do discard unfinished meals. Bacteria forms quickly.
• Do introduce new foods at the rate of one per week, so you can pinpoint any allergies.
• Do make sure your child has accepted most vegetables and fruits before trying any meats.
Homemade Baby Food Tips and Hints - Don'ts
• Don't feed nuts, raisins, popcorn, raw vegetables, unpeeled fruits, or peanut butter to children under the age of 2.
• Don't give honey to children under the age of one year due to potential contraction of infant botulism.
• Don't give beets, spinach, collards or turnip greens to babies under one year of age due to high concentrations of naturally-occurring nitrates which can reduce the baby's hemoglobin.
• Don't add salt, sugar, or strong spices to homemade baby foods. If you are using part of the family meal for the infant, remove the infant's portion before seasoning food for the family.

Honey and Health:
Honey is composed of two main sugars, laevulose and dextrose. These sugars do not need to be broken down by the digestive process, so honey is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, giving a quick energy boost to the body. It also contains protein, vitamins and minerals, but no cholesterol.

Yogurt for baby:
As long as your baby hasn't been diagnosed with a milk allergy or milk intolerance, you can offer him yogurt as young as 8 months. If your family has a history of allergies, asthma, or food allergies.
You opt for fruit-flavored yogurts, choose a fruit that your baby has already tasted and tolerated. And if you notice that after eating yogurt your child develops a rash around his mouth, seems unusually fussy, or has diarrhea, check with his doctor. These are all signs of milk intolerance.

Baby Care.

How to Take Care of Your Child’s Health?

Health of a child is a major issue that concerns a majority of parents. One of the foremost duties of parents is to encourage a child to lead a healthy life. Parents can have a positive impact on the health of their children simply by setting a beneficial example.
Taking care of yourself will help you meet the challenges that come with being a parent. Babies require constant attention, affection, and lots of energy, and this can be stressful and exhausting. Children, even babies, are quick to pick up on their parents' moods. If you are happy, chances are your child will feel more relaxed and secure. If you are tense, your child may feel anxious. Your child thrives when he feels safe and is surrounded by a predictable and loving environment.

Pamper your baby:

1. Baby Powder: You should be careful that you do not create a cloud of powder, because it can cause her to choke. Also be sure to sprinkle the powder first into your hand and then on the baby.
It is also important you do not let the powder cake in the cracks, crevices and folds of the newborn because it could lead to skin infection and significant irritation for the baby.
2. Massage: Another thing you can do for your baby is give her a massage. Slowly and gently rub baby lotion or oil all over her body and feel her relax. For under weight and weak babies olive oil is very good. For fair complexion Pure coconut oil is best (don’t let the get into your baby’s eyes).
3. Zinc oxide : Zinc oxide works well for preventing and treating diaper rash. Wet and soiled diapers are often the main culprits that cause diaper rashes. Zinc oxide heals and soothes baby’s skin. Change diapers often and generously apply the cream at each diaper.

Baby Massage - A Step by Step Guide:

Put your fingers on your baby's forehead and slide your hands down his face and massage the temples. Then with your thumbs alongside his nose, move your hands across his cheeks so he peeks between them.
Massage both sides of your baby's jaw close to the earlobes using small circles. Then move back behind the ears and come up under his chin
Make a smile on your baby's upper lip, then their lower lip with your thumbs.

Tummy/ Chest
Rest your hands flat on your baby's rib cage with them pointing slightly inwards. Now trace the shape of a heart on his chest.
Place your hand on your baby's belly button and gently stroke downwards to relieve wind and constipation. You can also caress their tummy in a circular way moving your hands clockwise beginning by the ribs.

Shoulders and Arms:
Form a ring with your finger and thumb around your baby's arm. Begin to caress around the armpit and then move down the arm being careful of the elbow as it is a sensitive region.
Begin with your hands next to each other by your baby's rib cage and move them to stroke across their chest, over their shoulders and then all the way down their arms.

Legs and Feet:
Roll your baby's legs between your hands from the knee to the ankle, using a smooth motion.
Caress each leg with your whole hand and press gently on your baby's thighs. Slightly flex the legs and knees pressing the thigh gently against the body.
Hold your baby's foot in one hand while you rotate each toe gently. Use your thumb to press against the sole of the foot and flex it up and down.

Common infant illnesses:
Colds and Coughs: Colds and Coughs are one of the most Common Infant Illnesses that babies may get affected with. During the first year, babies may succumb to colds for several times. Consult with physician. These are treated with antibiotics. Home made remedy: For 1 months baby, Give your baby 2 drops of Pure Honey after every bath or in the evening, its Not harmfull to babies at all.
Diarrhea: Too frequent and water bowel movement, which is much higher than the normal rate, can be a symptom of diarrhea in your baby. If the age of the baby is between 3 months and one year, it can be treated with rehydration sachets under medical supervision.
Ear Infections: Ear infections are very common in babies, which usually caused by viruses, or otherwise by cold. Immediately contact an ENT specialist.
Fever: Fever is a pretty Common Infant Illness for the children, which is a state of body when it gets hotter than the normal. Usually infant paracetamol is used to treat fever.
Vomiting: Vomiting is quite common in children. It is quite normal for babies when they bring up a little mild after you feed them. It is known as "Possetting". But if the baby bring up the entire meal, then it is caused by virus or because Lactose Intolerance.

Guide for a perfect Body and Health Care

Guide for a perfect Body and Health Care:

Your hands are the ultimate tool invented ever, but you don’t realize how important these tools are. You just use them all day; Shaking hands, cooking, doing your hair, feel, touch, work, write. Endless.

Think about this for a second and decide now, no matter what your age, to treat them as your treasure. A good manicure is important to your appearance.
To keep your hands attractive give yourself a weekly manicure.

a. The skin on your hand is thin and delicate; therefore take special care of them.
b. Pamper your hands with your personal hand lotion, 4 times a day.
c. Exfoliate once a week with a face exfoliater.
d. Use once a week your face night cream also on your hands before you go to sleep.
e. Protect your hands from dry weather as well as protecing them from the sun.
f. For dry hands after washing your hands with soap, wet them again. Pour salt on your hands and then scrub them under water.

Home remedies for hands care:

To soften coarse and dry hands use this mixture. Mix one tablespoon of lemon juice with a teaspoon of sugar and a little water. Apply this mixture on hand and wash off in about a minute.

GLYCERIN AND HONEY SUGAR SCRUB for whole body.

1 cup fine loose salt or loose sugar
3 teaspoons liquid glycerin
1 teaspoon pure honey
3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil

Optional: Pinch of lavender blossoms (available in the bulk department of good health food stores), or chamomile, or dried herbs of your choice, chopped exceedingly fine.

Mix ingredients well and store in an airtight container. Add more liquid ingredients if you prefer a thinner end-product. Stir thoroughly before use. This keeps very well, and in fact, the honey acts as preservative. Use small amounts when scrubbing the nose, being careful not to irritate or get it in the eyes. Scrub elbows, hands, knees, and feet. Rinse in warm water, pat dry, and apply your favorite lotion afterward.

MOISTURIZING BODY SCRUB:

. 1/2 cup liquid glycerin
. 1/2 cup water
. 2 1/2 to 3 cups sugar or salt (white sugar, brown sugar, or table salt)
. 1 teaspoon solid coconut butter or solid coconut oil
. 6 drops of essential oil of your choice, or combine several (not to exceed 6 drops)

Combine glycerin, water, and one cup of sugar or table salt until the salt/sugar has mostly dissolved. Add the remainder of the sugar/salt until you have a rather pasty mixture, at a consistency you prefer. Meanwhile, melt the coconut butter or oil in a small container, in your microwave. MELT, but do not overheat. Stir the melted coconut oil into your sugar mixture, and stir well. Last, add the six drops of essential oils of your choice, stirring to blend. Melt and add more coconut butter or oil to reach your desired consistency. Transfer your mixture to an airtight container or jar, and cool until slightly thickened. Use as an after shower or after bath moisturizing body scrub.

Fruit Salad Body Mask:

This may sound as if you're pouring a smoothie for the skin -- and you are -- but for good reason. Bananas have loads of vitamins, calcium and essential nutrients which keep the skin smooth and soft. Kiwi is high in vitamin C and has enzymatic properties. Honeydew is both soothing and hydrating.
2 slices pineapple - rind removed
1/2 med. honeydew melon - rind removed
1 doz. green grapes
1 med. banana - peeled
1 med. kiwi fruit – peeled
Puree all ingredients in food processor. Mixture will be slightly lumpy. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Smooth onto body and/or face, leaving on for half an hour. This is an ideal treatment to use poolside, where lounging is assuring. Rinse off with tepid water, or an outdoor shower.

Firmer Breasts
Firmer Breasts Recipe, To firm breasts and tighten the skin, mix one teaspoon of vitamin E oil with one tablespoon of yogurt and an egg.
Massage this mixture into breasts and wear an old bra over the mixture for at least twenty minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
Foot Posture and Exercise:
1. When you stands, or walk , the toes should point almost straight ahead.
2. Lift the arches of the feet slightly, so that your body weight is supported by the outside edges of the soles of your feet.
3. Walk barefoot, on grass , whenever you can.
4. Stand straight, feet pointed ahead, rise up on the toes and then lower yourself . This strengthens the arches of the feet.

Cold and Hot water therapy of Feet:
Take two buckets. Fill one with hot water and the other with cold water. The water should reach up to your calves .Place your feet in hot water first , for 2 to 3 minutes. Then place them in the cold water, for the same duration. Repeat this at least five times, starting and ending with hot water. Dry the feet thoroughly and massage with a cream.

Home made remedy to stop nail fungus:

VINEGAR: Vinegar is perhaps the cheapest and easiest household item to use to fight nail fungus. It apparently yields great results so long as you use it several times each day continuously without fail. You can either soak your fingers and toes in a bowl of vinegar or better yet use a small brush to apply it to the affected nails with little fuss.

It is said that the acidic content of vinegar inhibits the growth of fungus and continued use allows a clear and healthy nail to grow. Given how cheap and readily available vinegar is it should be tried as many have reported great results.

Easy homemade neck packs:

The beauty of the neck is often flawed by dark patches and spots around it; especially the nape of the neck is more prone to darkening. This could be due of pigmentation, dead cells clinging to the surface of your skin, dirt and grime which gets embedded in the skin because of dust and pollution and neglecting neck care. Always remember to wash your neck whenever you wash your face.

Using light strokes with the palms of your hands, massage your neck with fresh, preferably home made butter for 5 minutes at least once in a week. Use upward movements and don’t pull or stretch the skin unnecessarily.

Mix vinegar with a coarse powder of wheat grains. Apply for about 15 minutes and then wash off.
. Take the squeezed half of a lemon and sprinkle table salt and Turmeric over it. Rub this lemon over the darkened areas of your neck.
Mix Multani mitti (fuller earth) with rose water and apply it on your neck and wash off after 15 minutes.

How to make mouthwash at home?
1. Rosemary-Mint Mouthwash Ingredients:

. A full teaspoon of fresh mint leaves.
. A full teaspoon of anise seeds
. 2 ½ cups of mineral water
. A full teaspoon of rosemary leaves

Add all ingredients in boiled water and infuse for about 15-20 minutes. Strain, cool and use like a mouthwash/ gargle.

2. Lemon Mouthwash
. 1 cup of mineral water
. ½ cup of plain soda drink
. One full teaspoon of aloe Vera gel
. 4 drops of Vegetable Glycerin
. 10-12 drops of Lemon essential oil

Mix all the ingredients in bowl well. And put into the bottle, before using it shake well. Do not rub lime or lemon and pure lemon juice directly on the teeth.

Homemade Nourishing oil for dry skin:

Ingredients, home made nourishing oil for dry skin:

. Sesame oil: 10 drops
. Coconut oil: 10 drops
. Holy basil oil: 5 drops
. Lemon oil: 5 drops

Method of preparation:
Mix the above ingredients properly. As this oil is used in drops, store it in a dark bottle with a dropper.

Method of application:
First, take 3 drops of nourishing oil in your palm. Add 6 drops of water to it. Massage this preparation on your wet skin on your neck and face till it is well absorbed.

   

  Losing weight the safest way.

Overweight has become a worldwide problem. If you are suffering and want to lose your weight with the help of home remedies, you can find a lot of ways to manage your weight. You must all know that there is no instant and magical answer to reduce the weight. Every individual's body is projected to hold weight.
Medically, this condition is known as obesity. Obese people are very vulnerable to a large number of lethal diseases, such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems, diabetes, paralysis and gangrene.

1. Do not overindulge in eating any one type of food. Keep your diet balanced.

2. Keep the intake of sugars and fats to a minimum. The fats to be avoided are the saturated fats and the trans-fatty acids.

3. You must have at least one bitter vegetable per day. This helps in the proper metabolism of fats and do not allow them to accumulate in the body.

4. Never eat to full capacity.

5. Consume a lot of fluids in the day. This helps to eliminate the undigested foods effectively.

6. Don't forget a bit of exercise and by this we don't mean hours in the gym. Simply do some brisk
walking don't take the lift try and walk up the stairs etc.
The above diet tips will help you burn fat efficiently, eat as your supposed to, feel healthier and
Simply think about how we evolved through time and you will see the logic of the above.

Home Remedies for Weight Loss:

How to Lose Weight with Natural Diet:

a. To lose weight Smell grapefruit oil and vanilla oil 20 minutes before every meal.

b. Saturate dried plums in water overnight and drink the water in the morning on an empty stomach.
Repeat daily for 1 month.

c. Eat a lot of cabbage, can eat as a salad or added to other food. Try to replace one meal with a
Cabbage meal. .

d. Drink 3 cups of green Chinese tea to deal with the extra weight.

 

e. Squeeze 1 fresh lime into 1 glass of luke warm water. Drink this tonic every day before break-
Fast.

f. There’s even an apple cider vinegar diet, which involves taking one to two tea spoons of
apple cider vinegar. Put two table spoons apple cider vinegar in 100ml water 1 hour
Before going to bed. (2 to 3 hours after dinner).

g. Have a bowl of vegetables soup before each meal. It also makes you feel full.And
Most of all you will burn 400 calories a week.

HAIR LOSS

HAIR LOSS

Easy and effective ways to .treat hair with quick home made remedies.

In their lifetime 50 to 80 percent of men will experience some type of hair loss. With 40 percent of females also losing their hair, the search for a remedy is becoming of greater importance. While you can find several prescription medications on the market today, they have many side effects and can be quite expensive. This has led to numerous people choosing homemade remedies to combat their hair loss. Containing herbs, vitamins and essential oils these treatments have shown positive results for many people.

Remedies to prevent hair fall:

1. Hair loss can also happen due to dandruff. For controlling the dandruff, you can resort to massaging your scalp with little warm coconut oil followed by lemon juice.
2. Amla oil is considered very useful in treating hair loss. Mix equal quantity of fresh,Amla juice and lome juice and use this as a hair shampoo. It prevents baldness.
3. Take a little amount of honey and a few drops of kanta karika juice mix both and Apply to the scalp.
4. Mix 4 table spoons of yogurt and 4 tbspoon of camphor lotion.Apply it on the head Cover, and leave for 30 to 40 minutes, wash with luke warm water.
5. Rubbing Afreshly sliced Ginger to the bald patches in the morning and evening is Very effective for regrowth.
6. Fresh Coconut milk can be used as a tonic is best to cure baldness.

Causes of temporary Hair Loss:

Work and family conflicts, financial pressures, and simply never having enough time are just a Few of the many stressers  that was faced every day.

SLEEP: When you are sleeping your body is working its hardest to repair damage, including any hair damage, so plenty of sleep is a must. To further help your hair achieve its healthy best, try sleeping on a satin pillowcase. This will stop your hair from rubbing as you sleep and will control hair fall.

Vitamins: 

Vitamin A -  a defeciancy can create a hardened, thick scalp skin that produces buildup of oil and perspiration below the suface of the skin, with dry hair flaking dandruff the result.Vitamin A is found in yellow, orange and dark leafy veges.

Vitamin  B -  adefeciency of B vitamin can create an excessively oily scalp, oily dandruff, and hair loss. Vit B is found in whole grains, beans, seeds, nuts, and vegetables.

Vitamin E -  a deficiency symptoms include hair loss and brittle hair, supplementation with E can improve circulation in the scalp by increasing Oxygen uptake.

   

 

 

Unite Mind, Body, Spirit with Yoga

Let's Do Yoga - The Complete GuideWhen To Practice Yoga:

When To Practice Yoga: Yoga is best done either first thing in the morning or last thing at night. If it is done early in the morning, then the mind and body will be revitalized, ready for the day. If it is done late at night, then it will assist in helping you get a good night's sleep. However, it can really be done at any time that is convenient.

What to Wear

Loose comfortable clothing is best for yoga. You will need to wear something that enables you to perform all yoga postures without having clothing restrict your moves.

Drinking and Eating

Yoga is best done on an empty stomach. If possible, do not eat anything for two hours before your yoga workout. If you find this makes you too hungry, then avoid a big meal for two hours before the workout and have a small snack (like a piece of fruit).

Beginners Yoga Session

The basic yoga session should consist of the following exercises: Warm up session. This includes simple, basic moves, Standing poses. These align the feet and the body. They also aid digestion and blood circulation.

• Sitting poses.Sitting poses usually focus on the breath. They help shape the buttocks and legs and improve vitality and suppleness in the spine.
  
• Twists. These relieve backaches and increase flexibility in the shoulders.
• Supine and prone poses. These poses release tension in the abdomen and increase the spine's mobility.
• Balance poses. Balance poses help develop coordination and increase stamina, strength, grace and agility. They also help improve concentration.
• Backbends. Backbends release tension in the front body and shoulders.
• Finishing poses. You will need to finish your yoga session with cooling-down exercises.

BENEFITS OF YOGA: 

The benefits of yoga are numerous. In terms of energy Yoga is like a universe in itself.

Some of the important Yoga benefits include anti-aging, balance and flexibility of body, increase in knowledge and wealth, Improvement in mental health, Yoga also helps in improving strength, sexual life and reducing weight.

Yoga makes you feel good. Yoga is relaxing. 

Makeup Application

How to Apply Eye Make Up Tips to Look Stunning:

Learning how to apply eye make up tips may seem more complicated than for other types of make-up because there is such a variety of colors, tools, and techniques to use. Yet, it is the most important because your eyes are the most expressive facial feature you have.

Here's the general rule to apply eye make up tips. You need to use four different-colored shadows as follows;

• Apply eye make up tips in a neutral-toned base.
  
• a main color.
  
• a lighter shade for highlighting.
  
• a darker shade for emphasizing.
• Powder can be used either dry or wet and it's really easy to control. Make sure you look for a powder that feels moist.As you already know, eye make up come in a wide range of beautiful colors. But don't think that just because you have blue eyes you have to wear blue eye make up!
  
• Highlighter eye shadow across the eyelid, from the lash line to slightly beyond the crease, and all the way to the eyebrow.
  
• Medium shade eye shadow to the eyelid and smudge under the bottom eyelashes.
  
• Accent eye shadow in the wedge at the outer corner of the eye and blend well.
  
• Line upper and lower lashes with eyeliner pencil.

Apply a concealer that is one shade lighter than your foundation. Dot it on over any blemishes or under-eye circles and blend with your fingertips or a makeup sponge.
Use a loose or pressed powder to keep the foundation on longer.
Do your eyebrows next. Use powdered eyebrow shadow on brows instead of pencil, which can often look unnatural. Apply it with a hard, slanted brush.

Choose three colors of eye shadow: light, medium and dark. Use the dark only to line your upper eyelid, in a fairly thin line along the upper lashes. Use the medium shade for the crease and the lightest shade for the area under the eyebrow. There are many variations on eye shadow application techniques.

Here is how to apply make up;

Apply eyeliner. Use a cake eyeliner with a damp, thin liner brush, or an eyeliner pencil, and line the lower lid below the lashes. Line only the outer two-thirds of the lower lid, or all the way across if you're trying to achieve a darker look. Line all the way across the upper lid.

Apply mascara to upper and lower lashes, in two thin coats to avoid clumpiness. Choose brown mascara if your coloring is fair; black or brown-black works well for darker coloring.

Smile to find the apples of your cheeks, and apply blush to the apples or below, whichever you prefer. If you have to blend in blush, it's too bright.

Choose a lipstick color that's suited to your skin tone and that's perfect for your day look. You can mix colors and textures to suit your moods and your outfits.

Line lips after applying lipstick, not before. That way you won't end up with a dark circle of lip liner after your lipstick has worn off. Avoid combining very dark lip liner and pale lipstick.