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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Coconut and aloe vera hair mask for strong healthy growing hair. DIY

So I discovered this perfect way to help grow your hair. Bit the good thing about this home remedy is this. It is safe and natural. And you can do this over and over again. Not only will it help your hair to grow but it will be thicker and stronger. If you have trouble with hair fall. This is perfect to use. You will make this mixture again and again.

It is a mixture of products that is known for beauty and hair boosting abilities. So it would be known to many already. This combination works. This is tried and tested. And just in time as I myself want to grow my hair. So why not share this great remedy for hair growth. 

Ingredients

1 cup coconut oil

2 Aloe Vera leaves.

Juice of one onion

1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

Method

Put the coconut oil in a pot. Boil it. Add the Aloe Vera leaves. Let it boil till it reaches a light brown color. Remove from the stove. Now add the juice from the onion and the cinnamon powder. Mix well. Pour the mixture in a bottle or container. Use this mixture once a week. Leave it on for 45 minutes. Afterwards wash your hair as usual and style as preferred. 

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Highly nutritious conditioning hair mask made at home. Honey & Banana

To have beautiful shiny and strong hair. May be the dream of almost everyone. So if you feel it is time to give your hair some TLC. (Tender Loving Care). Then this feeding hair mask will be the perfect answer. And the best part of it. You can make this at home. 

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon Yogurt

1 Ripe Banana

3 Tablespoons Honey

1 Tablespoon Lemon juice

Method

Mash banana

Put banana  in blender

Add yogurt in blender.

Add 3 tablesppons honey in blender

Add tablespoon lemon juice

Blend all ingredients together

Apply mixture all over hair

Leave on for for at least a few minutes

Rinse hair with lukewarm water 

Use this highly nutritious conditioning hair mask. And you will feel as well as see the difference. But more important. Others will notice the difference too. 

This is just one of so many different varieties for giving your hair that extra boost. Try it once and see for yourself. This will become a secret you won't want to share with others. 

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Rice water. Simple yet highly effective home remedy for healthy fast growing hair.

If you want to grow your hair faster. Or you have problems with hair that need extra nourishment. Or worse you deal with hair loss and hair falling out. Consider this safe home remedy. The result will be hair that looks beautiful and full of shine. Once you start you will share this home remedy with others. But most. You will add it to your beauty routine. Try this and see for yourself. All you need is two ingredients. And about 24 hours. I am sharing two methods.

• Method 1

Take a bottle. Add 2 table spoons rice. Fill bottle with water. Leave the water with the rice added for at least 24 hours. You can leave the rice water for up to 48 hours. Now rinse your hair with the rice water mixture. Leave it on your hair for 20 minutes.

2 Table spoons rice

Water (preferably lukewarm)

• Method 2

Or there is another way. The water that you usually drain when cooking rice. Just pour that water into a container. Leave it to cool. Rinse your hair with the mixture. Leave the rice water on your hair for 20 minutes. Now rinse off.

The nutrients will leave your hair soft yet stronger and even help it grow faster. You can do this daily or if you prefer once every two days. Off course the more you do it. The more your hair will improve. So it can be done once daily. Every other day or once a week. it is your personal choice.

Rice water is considered very important in the DIY beauty industry. It can even be used for keeping your skin healthy and younger looking. But that will be discussed next time. For now. 

I hope you will feel as surprised with the results as everyone who tried it. Off course now they add it to their beauty routine. And it shows. 

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Conditioning hair treatment using coconut oil

If you are looking for hydrated and soft manageable hair. And you don't know what to do. Consider this all natural home remedy. Not only is this effective. It is also a great and cost effective way to get the results you want without any harmful chemicals. It is considered a favorite among everyone who follows this. 

 

All you will need is coconut oil. 

And your time.

This is ideal on that one day a week you may stay at home. Apply melted coconut oil on your hair and scalp. Leave it on for a few hours. Afterwards wash your hair with shampoo. No need for conditioner really. Unless you prefer it. 

Either way your hair will be so soft. It is also considered a great way to help with hair growth as it gives hair that much needed nutrients. You will notice the difference from the first use. 

But speaking from experience. It can leave hair feeling a bit greasy. So keep in mind it can take more than one wash to get rid of that greasiness. Especially for longer hair. But as it is so very good for hair. It is still well worth the effort.

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Egg and banana hair mask treatment

Everyone knows the importance of healthy looking hair that shines. But do you know how to get these wonderful results at home? By just using two natural products your hair can look great too. Want to know more? 

Then please continue reading

Ingredients

1 Egg

1 Banana (finely mashed)

Method

All you have to do is mix the ingredients in a bowl. Make sure it makes a nice thick paste. Apply the mixture on your hair. You can leave it on for (10) ten minutes up to(30) thirty minutes. Afterwards wash your hair as usual. But make sure it is the mixture is thoroughly rinsed out. Afterwards you can use your favorite conditioner. You can condition your hair as you prefer./ 

Now check and see for yourself. You will be amazed at the results. But more important. Others will notice the difference. A healthy natural way to bring out that natural shine. But also have hair that looks healthy and manageable.

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Here is why you should consider applying oil in belly button area.

A friend sent me some advice and I thought it is rather strange yet interesting. So after some more research I am sharing it with you. But why not consider it for the benefits it has. 

Benefits to applying oil in belly button area

Benefits such as  dry eyes, eyesight problems, pancreas not working correctly, dry cracked heels and/or lips, glowing skin, dry skin, shiny and healthy hair, pain associated with knee pain as well as joint pains, shivering, and lethargy to name a few.

Why is this effective against every day problems? What makes it so effective? You may wonder. 

It is actually very interesting once you understand it. You know why it is such an effective remedy against some ailments. Your belly button can sense which veins in your body is dry and needs oil and send it to the correct area. All veins in the body is said to be connected to the belly button. An unborn baby gets nourishment directly from the belly button. Because of this all veins are connected to the belly button. Ever heard of the Pechoti? Where is it located? Just behind your belly button. It is connected to over 72 000 veins. By applying oil you nourish much needed parts of your body. Now if you consider that the belly button was used to nourish an unborn baby. Would applying oil on the belly button area not be an effective home remedy that can relieve ailments as mentioned earlier?

Let us start with the benefits when applying oil in belly.

Coconut oil

Great moisturiser for your skin.

It helps to treat stomach pains and aches.

If you deal with menstrual pains consider rubbing coconut oil on your navel area. It helps to ease the pain associated with menstrual cycle. 

It helps to improve fertility.

Another benefit of using coconut oil is improved eyesight. As it treats poor eye sight and helps to cure dryness of eyes.

Glowing skin

Softer skin

Nail fungus

Mustard oil

If you have cracked lips all you have to do is apply mustard oil in your belly button. Try it and see for yourself. Also effective for joint pains. Shivering and dry skin.

Neem oil

By applying a few drops neem oil you will help to relieve acne.

Almond oil

If you apply a few drops almond oil you will find that you will have glowing skin.

Ghee oil

If you desire healthy and softer skin, all you have to do is apply a few drops ghee oil in your belly button area. Also effective for poor eye sight, nail fungus, shiny hair and glowing skin.

Castor oil

Castor oil helps to relieve pains and aches in knees. If you apply it before bedtime it will help you to get proper rest.

Method

So what do you have to do? You may wonder. Before bedtime apply three drops oil in the navel area. More correctly the belly button and spread it around one and half inches. Massage gently. Do this every night and you will be amazed with the difference. And improved benefits.

So I hope this will help to relieve and improve your life. Whether you consider this for beauty of health. If you know if any other benefits please feel free to comment below or contact us. 

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Waxing the good the bad and the home made recipes

Today I want to talk about something that many feel they will never consider. It is frowned upon by many. Yet those who do this as part of their beauty routine will praise the effectiveness of it. Painful? Yes. Effective mostly.  Facial hair, arms legs back and hair on many other parts can be removed by using this method But many will feel they will stick to their preferred ways of dealing with unwanted hair..  It is an opinion from the one person the next. But it is best only in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing. I am talking about waxing. Many are not sensitive to waxing. But for those who are sensitive to waxing. It is best to use other ways to get rid of unwanted hair

Waxing is an effective way to deal with unwanted hair growth. For 6 to 8 weeks there is no issue about hair growth. Hair growth will be thinner. So many consider it as an ideal way to deal with unwanted hair growth. First the home made waxing recipes. There is a variety of ways available. It is about personal preference. 

Please read the full article before you want to do it you do not have experience about waxing.

Sugar wax

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 or 2 drops tea tree essential oil (optional)  

Place everything together in a saucepan. Put the pan with the mixture on the stove. Medium high heat is best temperature for melting the ingredients. Keep stirring the mixture. Please know that sugar can burn fast. The intention is to melt the sugar. You are looking for a consistency that is syrup in appearance. It should be golden brown in appearance. Remove the mixture from the stove. Pour into container that can handle high heat. Leave the mixture to cool for two hours before you want to use it. 

Honey wax

• 1 cup white sugar, granulated
• 1/4 cup honey
• Juice of half a lemon 

Put all the ingredients in saucepan. Stir everything. Again remember that sugar burns easily so stir frequently.  Keep doing that till everything has melted. There should not be any sign of sugar granules. Remove the mixture from the stove and leave it to cool to room temperature. 

Waxing method

Use cotton fabric cut into strips after applying a thin layer of wax over freshly washed skin. Rub with your fingers to make sure everything spreads evenly. Always apply wax in the direction of hair growth. Never the opposite. Leave it to harden on skin. Now take the side of the strip and quickly remove the strip from your skin. Pull the opposite direction of hair growth.  

Word of caution

In the hands of a novice it is very very dangerous. So get information about safely waxing or ask a friend that knows enough already to help. Make it a girls hangout. If the wax mixture drips easily. Do not attempt to use it. The only thing you will experience is painful burns on your skin. And it can be very serious. Depending on how hot the mixture is. So if you are a first time user. Please first and most. Be careful. Do not burn yourself. Not only is it painful. It is also very dangerous if the burns are severe. Find a friend that has experience. Or find information to avoid burning yourself.

How to deal with waxing burns.

If it is minor burns. This will be effective. By minor burns I mean some redness and swelling that may occur. For more severe burns find medical help.

First apply an ice pack. Do not directly apply ice cubes onto skin. Wrap ice cubes in cloth or towel. Something that will avoid freezer burns. And leave it on for a few minutes. Apply Vaseline over the area as it protects skin from becoming infected. This is only effective it is some minor burns. If you find that you have severe burns you should seek medical attention. Do remember that skin that has burns are prone to infections. You will deal with redness and swelling for a few days but your skin will heal. 

With that said I hope that this article not only helps those who are considering waxing but it also saves those who do know how dangerous waxing can be if you do not know what you are doing. Please use this methods safely. Or keep using your preferred methods of dealing with unwanted hair.  

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Home made rinse to highlight your naturally

Sometimes just by adding one or two ingredients you can highlight your hair naturally. It is not as difficult as some would think. These are just a few simple ways to highlight your hair.

Blonde hair

All you need is one or two chamomile teabags with one liter water that was boiled.  Add the juice of a half a lemon.

By using this on your blonde hair you add golden blonde highlights

Tea rinse for highlights and lowlights

Auburn to brown hair

Pour a liter of boiling water over a handful of fresh rosemary. Leave it for 30 minutes to brew. Strain and use it as a rinse.

This natural rinse is ideal for auburn to brown hair. Also ideal for those ginger shades of hair.

Highlight hair naturally and safely

Beer rinse for glossy and shiny hair.

Mix one part beer to three parts water in a jug. After shampooing hair you can use this water and beer mixture afterwards. Now you can rinse your hair for the last time with clean water to get rid of the brewery smell.

Ideal ways to highlight dark hair naturally

If you want other ways you can highlight your hair. Feel free to follow the given link and I am sure you will find one that you will like.

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Home made shampoo that is beneficial for your hair. Treatment for hairloss and dandruff

After the last post I have been thinking. How safe is the products we buy? More specific in our cleansing routine. Body wash, shampoo but more specific is there a safe natural way that can be used instead of buying products that we hope is safe to use.

So with that in mind I am starting with shampoo and yes there is countless natural ways that we know is safe. But at the same time it should be beneficial, as well as all natural for your hair. But just as important hair should look vibrant and be improved. 

Egg shampoo

Ingredients

Take one egg

One tablespoon olive oil

One teaspoon lemon juice

Half cup water or herbal tea

5 drops of your preferred essential oil

Method

Mix everything together and use as you would use a shampoo.

For best results heat up the mixture before applying (just warming up, not hot)

Green tea & Aloe Vera shampoo

Bowl of hot water

Add 4 green tea teabags (depending on length)

Leave the tea bags for ten minutes in the water

Aloe vera (preferably from a plant)

Mix everything together in a blender

Pour into a spray bottle

Apply to your hair

Afterwards do a 2 minute scalp massage to increase the benefits of the mixture

Leave on hair for 10 to 15 minutes

Rinse with water

Dry as normal

This mixture will leave your hair soft, shiny. May even help for dry scalp. Is ideal if you have hair fall troubles or dandruff

This can be considered a hair treatment too. If you don't like the idea of leaving shampoo completely. But I do believe that what ever products we use. It should be off benefit to us. Best of all it is a natural way of taking care of your hair.

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Castor oil home remedies that works effectively for beauty and health

We tend to remember castor oil (maybe) when we have constipation troubles. But that is selling it way too short. It has so many other health benefits too.

Here I will discuss only a few natural health benefits that is effective.

 Because castor oil contains the ingredient fatty acid triglycerides it is one of the best products for healing. Also it helps to prevent as well as remove any bacteria, mold, yeast and viruses. 

Healthy hair.

Yes it is very effective for your hair. Castor oil improves hair by improving thickness and helps hair that needs to regrow. Just a few drops is needed. Apply and massage.

Anti inflammatory actions.

As I said it has other benefits. It helps to reduce swelling of tissues and joints because of the anti inflammatory actions 

Healthy skin

Because of an ingredient it contains. Ricinoleic acid it is good for healthy skin.

Menstrual troubles.

When that troubling time starts it can really affect a woman's moods. Because of aches and pains. Cramps and more. Many women suffer from pain when dealing with menstrual cycle. Castor oil helps by relaxing muscles that causes cramps. So it is a great product to have if you are one of the millions who suffer during your menstrual cycle. 

Dandruff.

Castor oil is very effective dealing with dandruff because of the insecticidal and fungicidal properties. As an added bonus the scalp is protected from fungus and microbial infections.

Varicose veins.

Here is another alternative for varicose veins that works effectively. It will help to reduce the swelling as it improves blood circulation. The swelling will subside and you will feel relief from the pain that is associated with swollen veins. For other effective ways that works for varicose veins you can click here

Warm up some castor oil and massage the veins that is swollen for 15 minutes long. Remember to cover your legs afterwards with warm cloth. You should not only see the benefits but you should feel the difference too.  

Wart removal

If you have warts you know how uncomfortable it can be Most go for wart removal through a doctor. But you dont have too. There is so many ways to naturally remove them. And castor oil has that benefit too. Because of it's antibacterial properties. Try this and see for yourself.

Start by warming some castor oil. Massage on the affected area where the wart is located.  Massage for 15 minutes. Bandage if possible. Do this two times daily to see best results. The wart will shrink and disappear. 

Stretch marks removal

It can even help to remove stretch marks. Permanently and effectively. To read more about that. Just follow on the link given

The natural way to remove stretch marks

For more healthy tips to use and consider with the use of castor oil. Please follow the link as it will update regularly. 

Benefits of castor oil

Just a few suggestions that we can think of the next time we have to deal with pain inflammation or even skin and hair troubles.

Remember it is a very natural way. So please consider this advice the next time you have any troubles that's mentioned.

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