Kalonji seeds One of nature's best kept secrets. Here's why

 Kalonji seeds, also known as black cumin seeds, black seeds or Nigella sativa comes from a flowering plant from southern parts of Europe, North Africa and South West Asia. But why am I mentioning this on a natural health site. This small but very potent seed is used in natural medicine and may just be one of natures best kept secrets. Have doubts? Allow me to explain why and how it is good for natural health.

 
Benefits

Improves memory
Improves skin
Prevents diabetes as it helps to regulate blood sugar levels
Strengthens teeth
Natural pain killer
Cures constipation
Good for a healthy heart
Support weight loss
Stop hair fall
Thicker hair growth
Improves eyesight
Fights acne
Helps improve the health of your liver
Helps to protect the kidneys
Help with joint pain
Helps to address breathing problems such as asthma
Strengthen immunity
Natural cold and cough remedy
Controls blood pressure
Anti-Carcinerogeric  property (cancer prevention)
Anti-bacterial
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-ulcer
Anti- fungal
Antioxidant
Anti-viral

These are just some of the many benefits of kalonji seeds. But as with everything there is a few things to know. Never take more than five kaloni seeds a day as it increases body temperature. Taking too many may cause constipation. So please be mindful of that. Remember the golden rule too much of something may turn into a disaster. So please do not overdo it. If you are suffering from diabetes take note it can affect your blood glucose levels so it is considered wise to start with only one seed if needed. The same apply to people that suffer from high blood pressure as it is known that Kalonji seeds may affect blood pressure levels. So please don't start with five seeds. Start with one and after a week you can up the dosage to 2 and continue with that or as time progress you can later increase if needed. And please keep track of your condition.

How to use
Now there is a few ways to use kalonji seeds. But allow me to start by saying that kalonji seeds become much more effective when combined with honey and lemon juice. But then some consider garlic combined with Kalonji seeds just as effective when combined.
For me personally it is part of my daily routine. Every morning I pour boiling hot water in a cup. Add the seeds, teaspoon honey and tablespoon lemon juice. But that is what I personally prefer.
Alternatively you can take seeds, pour very small amount (just enough to cover the seeds) lemon juice over it. Place in a warm space with direct sunlight. Leave till all the liquid is absorbed (next day) and drink it. 
Then as many will be able to confirm it can be used in cooking.
Or take kalonji seeds. Follow that up with a small amount of honey. But it is advised to do this on an empty stomach in the morning at least half an hour before coffee tea or breakfast.
Now this post I credit to someone very close to my heart as the person pointed me in the direction of this very potent and natural product for a healthy lifestyle. So the next time you think of natural products for your health. Don't forget to add Kalonji seeds to your list. You will see and feel an improvement in your life.
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Onions used for colds and flu. Home remedy

Onions for cold and flu? Yes it is a very powerful household item to fight colds and flu effectively. Dealing with colds and flu? It is one of the most contagious illnesses that can really spread through a household. So recently this happened in my family too. Yes it started with one. And we all had to deal with the nasty effects of flu. Accidentally I came upon this unusual effective way to help with colds and flu.

You may already know that onions just have the right ingredients to help with colds and flu. But did you know about these home remedies that really works?

Trying to stop the cold or flu from spreading?

All you have to do is cut an onion and put it in bowl or glass or container without sealing it. Now place it in the room where the person is sick. Or every room where people gather. Not only will it help the person that is fighting colds and flu. But at the same time the onions traps the flu or cold from spreading.

Runny nose? No problem

By cutting an onion and placing it in water. Leaving it for a few minutes so the water can absorb some of the juices of the cut onion. By drinking the water after taking the onion out. You help clear congestion and stop a runny nose. You may have to do this a few times.

Coughing?

Honey and onion turns out to be a very potent cough remedy. Without any nasty side effects. Cut onion in pieces. Place in a jar with a lid that can seal. Add two tablespoons honey in the jar. Seal the lid. Place in the fridge. It is ready to use the next day. All you have to do is take a spoonful of the mixture. After taking the onion pieces out.  

Then there is the other advice I always share. Two things. Drink water to help get rid of the mucus. And the other. If you cough uncontrollably. Take a tissue or handkerchief. Blow your nose. You may be surprised but it helps many times to stop coughing.  Till the next time of course. Repeat this. Coughing is your body's way to try and get rid of the mucus. Remember that. 

This I share from personal experience. Thus I know it works. 

Please note

Onions  that is used for home remedies should not be used for cooking the next day. Onions become highly poisonous. So please dispose of used or cut onions. Best to be safe and responsible.

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Natural home remedies to fight colds and flu

As some parts of the world now celebrate seasons changing. Feeling weather improve, becoming warmer and much more pleasant. Other parts of the world start to experience cool to cold weather. Colds and flu becomes a reality and everyone knows to boost immunity. But it can happen suddenly and you wake up feeling awful. Or even with sudden weather changes you are prone to colds and flu. So with that in mind I am sharing natural home remedies for colds and flu.

Ginger

Ginger has so many benefits. To read about the benefits of ginger. You can read it here . Clearly there is no doubts how beneficial ginger is for health. Not only can it help soothe a sore throat. But it can also help alleviate symptoms of colds and flu.

Honey

Honey is one of the favorites mentioned here. Because it has numerous benefits for so many issues. Feel free to read about it here. You will be amazed and find new reasons to have honey at home. But for now. Let us get back to this article. Because honey has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Honey is soothing for a sore throat. At the same time honey is great for relieving cough symptoms. 

Never give honey to an infant under the age of one year. It is beneficial to older children or babies. But as honey contains botulinum spores. Their immune systems aren't able to handle the digestion of honey. Please always keep that in mind with an infant under one year.

Garlic

Yes it had to mentioned. It is said if you use garlic regularly you may even avoid colds and flu. Garlic is one of natures best kept secrets for immune system. Because garlic contains allicin, it may have antimicrobial properties. But the research is still being done to find out about how exactly it is good against colds and flu. But as it has such wonderful attributes. Adding garlic will improve your health in many ways. Other benefits of garlic can be found here.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is vital in the fight against illnesses. So good to remember to eat fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C. (Such as tomatoes, oranges, lemons, all citrus fruit. strawberries raspberries blackcurrants, pineapple and many more). Even some herbs are filled with Vitamin C  Other ways to learn more about Vitamin C can be read here

These are just a few natural ways to help soothe your throat and improve your immune system in the fight against colds and flu. Always remember when you feel you are not well. At the first signs of a cold. Why not consider a home remedy and you may save yourself from experiencing the worst of colds and flu.

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Effective home remedies for cough

We all know what it feels like to suffer from a cough. It can keep you up at night. Or you start to cough at the most unwanted of places. It can cause an extremely sore throat and even cause you to lose your voice temporarily. Then there is sore scratchy or itchy throat, chest pain and even congestion, So what home remedies is considered effective ways to deal with a cough? There is cough syrup that you can buy, but why not try one of these? You may be amazed to see how effective it is.

Turmeric

Ingredients

• Half cup water
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon honey
• cinnamon sticks (optional)

Method

Add water, turmeric powder and black pepper in a pot and boil for 2 to 3 minutes. 

Now add the honey and the cinnamon sticks. 

Use this drink every day till cough improves 

 Effective for dry cough

Ginger

Ingredients

• Cup of water
• Fresh ginger sliced and slightly crushed
• Honey
• Lemon juice

Method

Boil water and add ginger pieces. Add honey and lemon juice according to your preference.

Drink this mixture three to four times a day.

Great for congestion helps relief sore throat and helps stop coughs.

Lemon

Ingredients

• Two table spoons lemon juice
• One table spoon honey
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Method

Mix everything together and drink this syrup a few times every day.

Helps to reduce inflammation and a good dose of vitamin C which helps fight infections 

Honey and milk

Ingredients

• Glass of hot milk
• Tablespoon honey

Method

Add the honey to the milk and drink  before going to bed.

To even help more take a teaspoon of honey on an empty stomach.

Reduce pains in chest as well as alleviate coughs

Taking honey in the morning will help clear up mucus and helps to soothe the throat

Water

Yes you may wonder water? 

You must be joking right.
But it is effective. 

It really does work.

By drinking water you help your body get rid of the cough causing mucus.

If you don't drink enough fluids mucus builds up.
But water gets rid of it.

 Before you know it you will find that the cough stopped.

Heard about it once and thought why not see for myself
I discovered it worked

So now I am sharing it with everyone

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This is why you should start to drink water if you havent started yet

Theoretically what happens when you drink more water? Let's say 3 liters a day. 

It is said that if you drink enough water you wont suffer from colds or flue. Some would actually recommend it. Others will say appearance of skin improves. Some say that they find they are energized. Unnecessary snacking stops as three liters of water doesn't make you feel hungry. Others will say they find that they are hungrier than usual. Some will swear by it that it helps you lose weight. 

So what is the benefits of drinking water then

• Weight loss
• Fights wrinkles
• Headaches and dizziness stops
• Clear skin
• Fight infections
• Helps you exercise more efficient
• Energy booster
•  Helps the heart work more efficiently
• Keeps you regular 

If you feel you want to improve your immune system as well as have some flavorful water that has fruits in. Just click here.

Tips to help you drink more water

• Start with a glass of water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach
• Always have a bottle of water close by
• Eat foods that has high water content
• Use a flavor if you don't like the taste of water 
• Use a timer or alarm to remind you every time you should drink water
• Some will suggest drinking water through a straw

For healthy ideas to help you drink flavored water please click here. Not only is it healthy and delicious but it isn't full of sugar.   

Water is very important for the body. It keeps us hydrated. Is a natural detox as it gets rid of the toxins. But as with many things too much water can be dangerous too. I confess use an app that reminds me to drink water. But I don't rely on it telling me. I stay with my goal and drink water. 

 Weight loss

For weight loss many will tell you drink warm water with the juice of one lemon. Others add two garlic pieces to the warm lemon water. It improves your metabolic rate and get your body burning fats faster. 

Now I started drinking three liters of water a day. I have my one liter bottle with me where ever I go. It is summer and hot. Strange how easy drinking three liters of water is then. Have I seen differences? I can say that it does help with weight loss. If you drink water your skin looks well hydrated. Many skin problems clear up when drinking water. Your skin becomes clear. But I never had any skin problems. So that is the opinion of a dear friend.

Update
It has been about a month since I started. As I started drinking water I started noticing that my skin has improved. That starts within one week. Not that I ever had skin problems but it looks better still. Improved younger clear radiant. These are a few I can describe what happened. I can say you will lose weight if you drink the needed amount of water. Not that it was a reason that I started drinking water. I started because I want to live well and healthy. Now if I don't drink water I get thirsty for water, where in the beginning I struggled to drink 3 liters. Now it seems my body wants the water.

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Mint and why it is good for you.

As you have seen before. I discussed the benefits of different types of herbs. It is very interesting to see what each one does and what health benefit each one has. As we can relieve or even cure a health concern just by using herbs. Then there is the nutritional value of the different types of herbs. So now  with that in mind it is time to discuss mint and its benefits. 

Mint is used in many recipes and even drinks. It can be described as flavorful and aromatic. But it is also used as a supplement that is beneficial for health. It has so many wonderful attributes that it isnt wise ignoring its benefits. It can even be chewed directly. Or used in balms or oils. As well as mint tea and other options. 

Nutrition 

• Low in calories
• Low in protein
• Low in dietary fibre
• Contains carotene
• Vitamins include A and C
• Minerals include magnesium, copper, iron, potassium, and calcium.

Digestion

If you are someone that suffers from digestive troubles then you can consider mint as it helps to calm the stomach and even helps for nausea. 

Headaches

Just by using mint balm many found relief from headaches. All that should be done is rub mint balm by the temples and nose for effective treatment against a sinus headache. The smell of mint is soothing and has anti inflammatory properties.

Colds and flu treatment

Mint has proved to be a trusted companion when suffering from colds or flu. As it helps to alleviate congestion that is usually associated with respiratory issues. Just the smell of this powerful herb can help to relieve the symptoms and people find their airways have been cleared.  Also mint aids as it has a cooling effect and even reduces inflammation too. People who suffer from asthma can remember this as it should help in coping with asthma problems. 

Exhaustion and depression

If you suffer from exhaustion or feeling depressed you can use mint to help recover from the blues. It can be by taking a capsule or having a cup of mint tea, by using essential oils or mint balms. Yes there is various options available and it just depends on your personal preference.

Weight loss

Because mint is a stimulant for your digestion it means that your metabolic rate will be working at full capacity. That means less fat stored and more calories gets burned. If you exercise and make the correct eating choices you will find that it is easier to maintain your weight. All that just by adding mint to your diet. Now that is something that I think is great to know. 

Improves memory

If maintaining a healthy sharp mentality is very important to you. Then know that mint has proved to be beneficial even when aging. Yes this wonderful stimulant can improve your memories  

Skin

Did you know that mint is a strong but also a very gentle cleanser? It helps to get rid of acne and bacteria on the skin that may cause infections. If you have irritated skin that many be caused from a rash or scratches or stings. You can use ot to aid in the relief of irritations on your skin. Using mint oil or mint juice can work wonders for the skin. 

So with all these benefits in mind don't you think you should add mint to your diet. If you haven't started already. Yes this soothing herb does more than just taste unique with food or drinks. Great antioxidant and much more. 

I hope this article changed your opinion about this wonderful herb. I know that I learned more about it. And will be using it. If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact us. Or comment below. Please share so others can know about the wonderful benefits of mint.

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