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Boost Your Energy And Balance Emotions With Japanese Hand Touch Exercises

 

Jin Shin Jyutsu is an form of ancient Japanese touch therapy that you can perform on yourself or others to help balance energy and emotions by stimulating the meridians of our hands.

Note this principles:

1. Each fingers is connected to different organs and with its corresponding emotion and attitude.  Refer on the chart bellower a specific trouble area or to do the whole body balance.
2. Hold the finger correlating to the organ you would like to heal OR emotion you want to calm.  Hold this for 3-5 minutes while deep breathing.
3. You can do a total body harmonisation should you wish to go through on all fingers on the chart.

THUMB
Organs:  Stomach and Spleen
Emotions/Attitudes: Anxiety, Depression and Worry
Physical Symptoms: Stomach Aches, skin problems, headache, nervousness

INDEX FINGER
Organs: Kidney and Bladder
Emotions/Attitudes: Frustration, Fear and Mental Confusion
Physical Symptoms: Upper arm discomfort, elbow, wrist, muscle and back aches, toothache and gum issues, addictions of any kind, digestive problems

MIDDLE FINGER
Organs: Liver and gallbladder
Emotions/Attitudes: Indecisiveness, Anger, Irritability
Physical Symptoms: Circulation problems, menstrual problems, eye/vision problems, fatigue, migraine, frontal headaches

RING FINGER
Organs: Lungs and large Intestine
Emotions/Attitudes: Negativity, Sadness, Fear of Rejection, Grief
Physical Symptoms: Digestive problem, ringing in the ears, respiratory issues like asthma, Deep skin conditions

LITTLE FINGER
Organs: Heart and Small Intestine
Emotions/Attitudes: Insecurity, Nervousness, Judgemental, Low Self- Esteem
Physical Symptoms: Blood pressure, heart conditions, Sore throat, bloating, bone and nerve problems

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Ayurveda Kitchen Spices

Fresh Ginger – Ardrak - Zingiber officinale
Appetizer, mild laxative.

Dry Ginger
Beneficial in Edema, Joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, cough.

Nutmeg – Jatiphalam -Myristica officinale
Chronic rhinitis, alleviates the foul smell of stools; Pediatric ailments like diarrhea, worm infestation, cough; good for sound sleep especially in children.

Clove - Devakusum / Lavang - Caryophyllus aromaticus
Cleanses mouth, relieves toothache, thirst, flatulence, cough, hiccup, tastelessness etc.

Saffron - Keshar / Kumkum - Croci stigmata
Improves complexion, Benefits in fetal growth during pregnancy.

Cardamom / Large Cardamom – Ela - Amomum subletum
Asthma, Cough, Nausea, Headache, urine infections etc.

Small Cardamom - Sookshma Ela - Elettaria cardamomum
Beneficial in hemorrhoids, respiratory and urinary disorders, Acts as a mouth freshener.

Cinnamon Bark – Darusita - Cinnamon cartex
Good for Headache, used as an ingredient in Spicy Tea.

Ajmoda - Carum roxburghianum - Bishops Weed
Improves appetite; good for eyes; beneficial in hiccup and vomiting.

Fennel Seeds – Shatapushpa - Feniculum vulgeri
Appetizer and digestive and relieves bad breath; abdominal pain and fever; good for the eyes. Commonly used as after meal digestive. It is also used in Tambul (Paan).

Indian Spices

Haldi (Turmeric): 
The healing power of haldi has been recognized worldwide. It has strong anti-inflammatory properties and is also an effective anti-oxidant, thereby an important part of ayurvedic remedies. Nutritionally, haldi is an excellent source of iron and manganese. It is also a good source of vitamin B6, dietary fiber, and potassium.

Dhania (Coriander): 
Coriander is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, magnesium and manganese. It is considered an effective aid to digestion, aids in combating allergies and is said to help prevent infection in wounds.

LalMirch (Red chilli powder): 
Lalmirch is not just a hot spice in taste, it is said to be equally hot in boosting your immunity.It is also a very good source of Vitamins A and C, as well as iron and potassium. It is also reported to aid weight loss and fight inflammation.

Jeera (Cumin): 
Jeera is a cool spice. It helps cool down the digestive track and helps flush out the toxins from the body. In addition, it is a good source of iron and therefore an energy booster as well.

Rai (Mustard seeds): 
Rai, an essential ingredient in many South Indian dishes,is reported to be a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, besides phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron and zinc. It helps stimulate the appetite and also has digestive, antiseptic, and anti-inflammation properties.

Saunf (Fennel seeds): 
Saunfis extremely good for digestion and is well known for its healing properties that help cure stomach complaints. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium and magnesium. A cooling spice like Jeera, saunf is said to contain a unique combination of nutrients that make it a very effective antioxidant.

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Health Benefits of Basil (Tulsi)

1. Healing Power: The tulsi plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves are a nerve tonic and also sharpen memory. They promote the removal of the catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tube. The leaves strengthen the stomach and induce copious perspiration. The seed of the plant are mucilaginous.

2. Fever & Common Cold: The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers. During the rainy season, when malaria and dengue fever are widely prevalent, tender leaves, boiled with tea, act as preventive against theses diseases. In case of acute fevers, a decoction of the leaves boiled with powdered cardamom in half a liter of water and mixed with sugar and milk brings down the temperature. The juice of tulsi leaves can be used to bring down fever. Extract of tulsi leaves in fresh water should be given every 2 to 3 hours. In between one can keep giving sips of cold water. In children, it is every effective in bringing down the temperature.

3. Coughs: Tulsi is an important constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. It helps to mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing tulsi leaves relieves cold and flu.

4. Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as drink in case of sore throat. This water can also be used as a gargle.

5. Respiratory Disorder: The herb is useful in the treatment of respiratory system disorder. A decoction of the leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold. A decoction of the leaves, cloves and common salt also gives immediate relief in case of influenza. They should be boiled in half a liter of water till only half the water is left and add then taken.

6. Kidney Stone: Basil has strengthening effect on the kidney. In case of renal stone the juice of basil leaves and honey, if taken regularly for 6 months it will expel them via the urinary tract.

7. Heart Disorder: Basil has a beneficial effect in cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from them. It reduces the level of blood cholesterol.

8. Children's Ailments: Common pediatric problems like cough cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably to the juice of basil leaves. If pustules of chicken pox delay their appearance, basil leaves taken with saffron will hasten them.

9. Stress: Basil leaves are regarded as an 'adaptogen' or anti-stress agent. Recent studies have shown that the leaves afford significant protection against stress. Even healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day, to prevent stress. It purifies blood and helps prevent several common elements.

10. Mouth Infections: The leaves are quit effective for the ulcer and infections in the mouth. A few leaves chewed will cure these conditions.

11. Insect Bites: The herb is a prophylactic or preventive and curative for insect stings or bites. A teaspoonful of the juice of the leaves is taken and is repeated after a few hours. Fresh juice must also be applied to the affected parts. A paste of fresh roots is also effective in case of bites of insects and leeches.

12. Skin Disorders: Applied locally, basil juice is beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. It has also been tried successfully by some naturopaths in the treatment of leucoderma.

13. Teeth Disorder: The herb is useful in teeth disorders. Its leaves, dried in the sun and powdered, can be used for brushing teeth. It can also be mixed with mustered oil to make a paste and used as toothpaste. This is very good for maintaining dental health, counteracting bad breath and for massaging the gums. It is also useful in pyorrhea and other teeth disorders.

14. Headaches: Basil makes a good medicine for headache. A decoction of the leaves can be given for this disorder. Pounded leaves mixed with sandalwood paste can also be applied on the forehead for getting relief from heat, headache, and for providing coolness in general.

15. Eye Disorders: Basil juice is an effective remedy for sore eyes and night-blindness, which is generally caused by deficiency of vitamin A. Two drops of black basil juice are put into the eyes daily at bedtime.

World Cancer Day - February 4

LATEST CANCER INFORMATION
from Johns Hopkins

AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY …

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.

2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.

3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors.

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.

5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.

7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.

8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.

9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.

10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.

11. An effective way to battle cancer is to STARVE the cancer cells by not feeding it with foods it needs to multiple.

What cancer cells feed on:

a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Note: Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.

b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk, cancer cells will starved.

c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.

d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes t o nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells.

To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).

e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water--best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.

12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines will become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup.

13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.

14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor.

Anger, unforgiving and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.

16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.

Health Benefits of Curry Leaf (Curry Patta)

The curry tree (Murraya koenigii) is a tropical to sub-tropical tree in the family Rutaceae, which is native to India.

Its leaves are used in many dishes in India and neighbouring countries. Often used in curries, the leaves generally go by the name "curry leaves", though they are also translated as "sweet neem leaves" in most Indian languages (as opposed to ordinary neem leaves which are bitter).

Curry leaf is an essential ingredient in Indian cooking especially in South India. Curry leaf has many medicinal properties. It stimulates digestive enzymes and helps break down food more easily. Have a glass of buttermilk mixed with a little hing (asafoetida) with a few curry leaves thrown after meal for good digestion.

Health Benefits of Curry Leaf (Curry Patta):-

• A good remedy for nausea and indigestion. Extract juice of curry leaves, squeeze a lime and add a pinch of sugar.
• Chew a few leaves every day to lose weight.
• Curry leaves are also known to improve eyesight, so make sure you do not throw away the leaves while eating. It is also believed to prevent cataract.
• Curry leaves are also good for hair growth and colour. If you don't like its raw taste, you can buy the curry leaf powder widely available in the market and have it with dosa or hot rice. You can also make it at home. This will prevent pre mature greying of hair.
• Alternatively, you can also add a few curry leaves to your hair oil and boil it for a few minutes. Applying this hair tonic will keep your hair healthy.
• These are just few of the many benefits that the curry leaves possesses. Include this in your daily diet for better health.

Health Benefits of Sugarcane Juice

Treats jaundice: Sugarcane juice is a natural medicine to cure jaundice. Jaundice is the yellow pigmentation in the skin and membranes that are caused by the presence of billirubin in the blood. Poor liver functioning and blocked bile ducts are the causes of jaundice. To speed recovery, have two glasses of fresh sugarcane juice with lime and salt.

Infections: Several infections like dysuira, urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases and inflammation in the stomach (digestive tract) or heart can be cured with a glass of sugarcane juice.

Kidney stones: This is one of the most effective health benefits of sugarcane juice. Kidney stones are commonly formed due to dehydration and constant drinking of water helps break down the stones in the kidneys. Drink lots of fluids and also have sugarcane juice as it breaks down the stones or dissolves them.

Good for diabetics: Sugarcane is healthy for diabetics as it contains no simple sugar. It is a better alternative for raw sugar or artificial sweeteners. So, if you are on weight loss diet or diabetic, have sugarcane juice. The juice's benefits by keeping the blood glucose levels balanced.

Nutritional benefits: Sugarcane has a bank of vitamins and minerals that are good for the body. The juice of sugarcane is rich in phosphorous, iron, potassium, calcium and magnesium to name a few. Studies have shown that sugarcane juice can help recover the loss of vitamins that happens due to febrile disorders like fever.

Cold, flu and sore throat healer: If you think that juices can be harmful for a sore throat or cold then you are wrong. Sugarcane juice helps cure sore throat, cold and flu.

Prevents cancer: Due to its alkaline nature, sugarcane juice prevents cancer, especially prostrate, colon, lung or breast cancer.

Re hydration: Many people do not drink much water and suffer from dehydration. To retain water in the body, have sugarcane juice. Even during summers, you can cool off body heat by having a glass of sugarcane regularly.

Health Benefits of Clove

Clove is popular spice that is used for adding aroma to a dish. The unopened pink flower of the clove tree is dried and then used as a spice. Apart from adding a flavor to the gravy, this super food has many health benefits. In Ayurverda, clove is considered as a medicine with healing properties. You can have a small clove to cure a sore throat or fight common cold. Well, there are many other health and healing benefits of this super food. Find out some amazing health benefits of clove and its healing properties.

Health benefits of clove:-

• Cures cough and cold
• A natural mouth freshener
• Fights nausea
• Cures gastric problems
• Avoids bloating
• Reduces mouth ulcer
• Treats diarrhea
• Fights tooth pain and bleeding gums
• Controls high cholesterol levels
• Increases blood circulation in the body

Healing properties of clove:

Antiseptic: You can make a paste of clove and apply on sore and burn skin. Even cuts and bruises can be treated with the clove paste. The paste of this Ayurvedic medicine has anti-germicidal and anti-fungal properties that kill bacteria.

Reduces arthritis pain: The arthritis pain can be really bad. You can eat a clove regularly or apply its paste on the joints to relieve pain. This is a natural medicine that has been used since generations to treat arthritis pain.

Aphrodisiac: According to many researches, clove comes in the list of aphrodisiac foods. The spice boosts up the sensual mood of a person.

Removes free-radicals: Free radicals are one of the primary causes of ageing. You can fight ageing by having cloves. The spice has anthocyanins and quercetin antioxidants that fight free radicals in the body and also reduce ageing. This is a natural method to fight ageing.

Cures indigestion: If you are suffering from indigestion or loose stools or nausea, have a clove. Clove has medicinal properties that cure nausea, indigestion and gastric irritability.

These are few health benefits of clove and its healing properties. You can have the spice with other herbs and spices like basil, cinnamon or cardamom. However, excessive consumption of cloves can have side effects. If you are a pregnant or nursing woman, consult your doctor as clove can have allergic reaction too.

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Useful and handy uses of Salt!!

• If you drop a whole egg on the floor, pour salt all over the egg, let it sit for a while, then use dustpan, the egg will come right up, without all that mess.
• Soak stained hankies in salt water before washing.
• Sprinkle salt on your shelves to keep ants away.
• Soak fish in salt water before descaling; the scales will come off easier.
• Put a few grains of rice in your salt shaker for easier pouring.
• Add salt to green salads to prevent wilting.
• Test the freshness of eggs in a cup of salt water; fresh eggs sink; bad ones float.
• Add a little salt to your boiling water when cooking eggs; a cracked egg will stay in its shell this way.
• A tiny pinch of salt with egg whites makes them beat up fluffier.
• Soak wrinkled apples in a mildly salted water solution to perk them up.
• Rub salt on your pancake griddle and your flapjacks won't stick.
• Soak toothbrushes in salt water before you first use them; they will last longer.
• Use salt to clean your discolored coffee pot.
• Mix salt with turpentine to whiten you bathtub and toilet bowl.

Health Benefits of Pomegranate

Pomegranate: A Natural Pharmacy In A Single Fruit

1.The fruit and juice are bursting with the most powerful antioxidants of any other fruit or juice!

2. The fruit and juice could lower your high blood pressure and cholesterol levels! This fruit is safe and    healthy for your heart!

3. The fruit and its juice may prevent a stroke!

4. It shines light into the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease!

5. It's natural sugars could also be something sweet and safe for diabetics!

6.It may help in the area of hot flashes, menopause and bone loss!

7. This juice is even important for strong teeth!

8. You can easily make delicious fresh-squeezed juice in your own kitchen!

9. The fruit and juice are delicious additions to all your recipes!

10. You’ll want to know more about how you can benefit from them when you find out the facts!

Did you know that they are one of the only fruits that may keep your skin looking young and wrinkle free if you eat them regularly? Who doesn’t want to look younger and enjoy smooth beautiful skin, especially in the golden years? Everyone will think you’re ten years younger than you really are and you won’t have to worry about resorting to unsafe products for your skin.

Health Benefits of Ginger

1. Ovarian cancer treatment
2. Colon cancer prevention
3. Morning sickness relief
4. Motion sickness remedy
5. Reduces pain and inflammation
6. Heartburn relief
7. Prevention of diabetic nephropathy
8. Migraine relief
9. Menstrual cramp relief
10. Cold and flu prevention

Health Benefits of Figs or Anjeer

The health benefits of figs or anjeer include treatment of sexual weakness, constipation, indigestion, piles, diabetes, cough, bronchitis, and asthma. It also helps in gaining weight after illness.

Figs are seasonal fruits that are found in the western parts of Asia. However, dried figs are always available. The figs tree is a member of mulberry family.

Health benefits of figs can be attributed to the presence of minerals, vitamins and fibre in them. Figs contain vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, sodium, potassium and chlorine.

A few of its health benefits include:-

Prevent constipation: There are 5 grams of fiber per three-fig serving. So, it helps in healthy bowel function and prevents constipation.

Weight loss: The fiber in figs also helps to reduce weight and is recommended for obese people. Take care – figs also result in weight gain, especially when consumed with milk.

Lower cholesterol: Figs contain Pectin, a soluble fiber. When fiber goes through the digestive system, it mops up globes of cholesterol and carries them out of body.

Prevent coronary heart disease: Dried figs contain phenol, Omega-3 and Omega-6. These fatty acids reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

Prevent colon cancer: The presence of fiber helps to mop up and usher out cancer causing substances.

Protection against post-menopausal breast cancer: Fiber content in figs give protection against breast cancer.

Good for diabetic patients: The American Diabetes Association recommends figs for a high fiber treat. Fig leaves reduce the amount of insulin needed by diabetic patients who have to take insulin injection. Fig is rich in Potassium. Potassium helps to control blood sugar. Fig leaves have anti-diabetic properties

Prevention of hypertension: People used to take more sodium in the form of salt. Low potassium and high sodium level may lead to hypertension. Figs are high in potassium but low in sodium. So, it helps to avoid hypertension.

Sexual weakness: Figs are known since ages for reducing sexual weakness. Soak 2-3 figs in milk overnight and eat them in the morning to enhance your sexual power. It also helps in gaining weight.

Strengthens bones: Figs are rich in Calcium. Calcium helps to strengthen bones.
Urinary calcium loss: People having high salt diet may be affected by increased urinary calcium loss. Potassium content in figs helps to avoid that.

Prevent macular degeneration: Vision loss in older people is due to macular degeneration. Fruits and figs generally are good for avoiding this condition.

Relief for throat: The high mucilage content in figs, helps to heal and protect sore throats.

Figs are quite useful in various respiratory disorders including whooping cough and asthma. Since they are also good for digestion, they help in treating constipation, indigestion, stomach ache, etc. Figs are also good for fever, earache, boils, abscesses, venereal diseases and is excellent for the liver. Fig is a highly alkaline food, therefore helps to regulate the pH of the body. Figs are rich in flavonoids and polyphenols. These are antioxidants, which prevent the damage caused by free radicals. Fig is known for its soothing and laxative properties. Figs are low in fat and sugar.

Figs are sweet and soft and their paste is used as a replacement for sugar. Processed figs are used to make pies, pudding, cakes, other bakery products, jam, jellies and preserves.

Precaution: Taking too much fig can cause diarrhea. Dried figs are high in sugar and might cause tooth decay.

Health Benefits of Drinking Water

Gender Prediction

Legend has it that this chart was found in an ancient tomb in China and is supposedly based on the Chinese lunar calendar. By using the mother's age at conception and the month of conception, supposedly you can determine with 100% accuracy if your baby is a boy or a girl.

 Here is the chart.

Formula : Age of Conception + Month you Conceive in Number - 1 = EVEN (GIRL) ODD (BOY)

Dengue Fever

7 Home Remedies to Control Hair Loss

Owe it to our flawed genetics or hectic lifestyles and the falling standards of nutrition in our diets—hair loss
seems to have turned into a healthcare plague. Use the following home remedies for controlling hair loss:

1. Regular Massaging with Basic Oils

Regular massaging of the scalp with lukewarm oil helps to stimulate the hair follicles. This is also an easy way to cure hair growth deterrents like dandruff and fungal infections. Regular massaging increases the blood circulation in the scalp. It is also useful for lowering anxiety or stress that is often the underlying reason for thinning of hair. Recommended oils for 3 to 4 times-a-week massaging schedule includes coconut oil. You can alternate this with mustard oil. Keep the oil on for at least six hours before washing it off with a mild shampoo. Other oils that can be mixed with coconut oil in trace amounts for faster results include almond oil.

2. Natural Concoctions for Preventing Hair Loss

Coconut milk is among the richest sources of tissue-nourishing, plant derivatives. It is an excellent home remedy for keeping the hair soft without depending upon chemical formulations and regenerating dead hair follicles. You can also use a concoction of coconut oil mixed with half the amount of Amla oil. Just add a dash of lemon juice to this mixture and you have an effective, dandruff-fighting and scalp-healing concoction that arrests receding hairline.

3. Nature’s Effective Hair-stimulating Juices

Wheatgrass juice is one of the most effective remedies against hair fall. It is known to decrease the shedding tendency of hair within a few weeks of regular intake. Aloe vera juice has a similar effect. However, aloe gel can be applied to the scalp too. This is helpful for preventing hair loss due to irritated, dry or infected scalp. After massaging the head with aloe gel, wash the hair with lukewarm water. This can be done twice, every week.

4. Slightly Demanding But Very Effective Natural Therapies

You can make your own hair fall-preventing medicine at home by frying some fenugreek (methi) seeds in coconut oil. Strain this mixture and apply it in minimal amounts, rubbed gently into the hair roots. Alternatively, you can boil some henna leaves in mustard oil. After cooling and straining this preparation, add drops of it in your coconut oil container that you are using for regular massaging.

5. Homemade Pastes

You can wash the hair with a paste made from Neem leaves. This is particularly effective for hair loss caused due excessive build up of scalp oil or invasive skin infections. For restoring the alkaline balance of the scalp and preventing hair fall, you can follow this with washing the hair with apple cider vinegar. Other homemade pastes that can be very useful include a mixture prepared from adding honey and olive oil to some cinnamon (dalchini) powder.

6. Arrest Hair Fall With Elementary Household Items

Before washing your hair, apply the juice extracted from crushed coriander (dhania) leaves. You can also use a mixture of curd and gram flour (chana atta) that should be kept-on for at least an hour before bathing.

7. Hair Fall Dietary Recommendations

For a comprehensive, hair fall prevention regimen, you need to be equipped with a diet plan that includes foods that can arrest hair fall and stimulate better scalp health. Recommendations here include eating more seeds and nuts (almonds and peanuts) along with green leafy vegetables like spinach and sprouts of a variety of dals (legumes). Basically, foods rich in calcium, protein and iron are vital for ensuring overall health of the scalp. Combine this with some basic dietary supplementation, i.e. using over-the-counter products that help to ensure wholesome nutrition for your hair. Regular intake of Amla juice ensures adequate amounts of Vitamin C but you can boost this with eating more guavas. Ensure you take a multivitamin that combines beta-carotenes, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin E and trace amounts of zinc and iron. (Health, MensXP.com)