Raw Papaya for Intestinal Worms in Humans 

 

Intestinal worms are parasites in the intestinal walls that draw nutrition from the human body to grow. This infection has a major impact in both adults and children, and commonly seen in developing countries. The most harmful intestinal worms are Pinworm, Roundworm, Whipworm and Tapeworm. Person can get this parasitical infection due to unhygienic conditions, consuming raw and under-cooked meat, exposing to parasite-infested areas such as muddy fields and due to weak immune system. The symptoms of this infection are stomach pain, diarrhea, abnormal itching, blood in stool, bad breath, frequent headaches, sudden weight loss, fever, nausea and so on.

Though there are prescribed medicine to get deworm, one can follow preventive measures such as maintaining a good hygiene, consuming well- cooked meat, keeping the feet covered (just as wearing shoes) whenever possible etc. You can also use simple and easy natural treatment to avoid intestinal worms.

Raw Papaya Recipe for Intestinal Worms

Raw papaya is ideal in preventing intestinal worms as it has enzyme named Papain. This enzyme has Anthelmintic properties that destroy intestinal worms.

Ingredients  

One small raw papaya

08 Red onions

02 Green chilies

02 table spoon of scraped coconut

02 teaspoon of grinned mustard seeds

04 Garlic cloves

Pinch of salt

Steps  

01 - Finely chop red onions, green chilies and garlic cloves.

02 - Then add the chopped ingredients in to scraped coconut.

03 - After that mix them all with grinned mustard and keep the mixture aside.

04 - Then peel the raw papaya, remove the seeds and slice in to thin strips.

05 - Add some water (sufficient amount to get the papaya boiled) and pinch of salt to the sliced papaya and boil them in a pan, until the sliced strips are soft.

06 - Then add the prepared mixture to the boiled papaya (make sure that no water is remained and if so drain the same) and stir for another 02 -03 minutes and remove from fire.

You may have this easy recipe for twice a week to avoid intestinal worms.

 

Healthy Meals for Children 

 

Nutrition is the foundation of a child’s development. Having a healthy meal keeps your child healthy and prevents from lifelong diseases, such as heart diseases, obesity, diabetes etc. It is vital to have good food to improve child’s brain development and growth.

After three months meals   

01 - Add some salt to half boiled egg yolk and feed one teaspoon at a time. This meal can be given three days per week.

This is nutritious as egg yolk contains choline and cholesterol that helps for brain development of the infants. It is also rich with iron and calcium that are vital for the development of the baby.

02 - Potato is rich with carbohydrate that provides energy to the baby. It also contains nutrients such as Vitamin C, B6 and potassium.

Boil a small potato, peel it and mash. Then add butter and sugar as per your flavor and mix well. Baby can have this meal three days per week.

After one year meals

01 - Avocado contains many nutrients such as fiber, Vitamin C, magnesium, folate and Vitamin K that are needed for the growth of the baby. Here is an easy recipe that can be arranged.

Scrape half avocado, add one yogurt and half teaspoon of sugar to it. Then mix altogether. This is ideal to be given once a week.

02 - Vegetable and chicken soup is high in minerals, calcium, proteins and carbohydrate. Consumption of this soup is a great way to prevent your baby from cold and cough.   

Ingredients

Carrot 100g

Beans 100g

Leaks 100g

Chicken 100g

Red onions 04

Pinch of salt

Steps

01 - Finely chop carrot, leaks, beans, red onions and chicken.

02 - Then add all chopped ingredients in to a pan and add pinch of salt and one cup of water.

03 - Boil them for half an hour in light flame and blend the boiled mixture before feed.

This nutritious soup can be given once a week.

 

Mini Emergency Kit in Your Purse, Car, Backpack 

 

Since we all come across big and small emergency situations in our day to day life, it is wise to have a mini emergency kit with you where ever you go.

01 - Sanitizer – No requirement of soap and water. Quickly kills bacterial germs in hand. Sanitizing your hands few times a day reduces your chance of getting sick.

02 - Mouth wash – Helps you to have a fresh breath during the day, especially at official meetings, dating etc.

03 - Glucose tablets or soft drinks – Helps to increase your blood sugar when there is a sugar drop and gives you energy.

04 - Adhesive wound plaster – Can be used when a wound or tiny cut occurs.

05 - Prescribed medicine – Mini pill case containing prescribed medicine such as for headaches, cough and certain heart diseases.

 

Oral Hygiene Tips 

 

Regular oral hygiene routine keeps your teeth healthy and strong. Proper dental care prevents tooth decay, gum diseases and tooth loss. By following below practices you can definitely have a healthy beautiful smile.

01 - The first step of the oral hygiene routine is to brush your teeth properly. You must brush your teeth at least twice a day. Brushing your teeth at night is important as to get rid of germs and plaque that accumulate during the day. Brushing your teeth is not only protecting your teeth, it also strengthens your teeth and gives mineral support which is essential.  

02 - It is important to use a mouthwash for good oral health. It protects teeth and cleans areas that cannot be reached by brushing. It helps to prevent odor and keeps your mouth fresh and healthy.

03 - Reduce consumption of alcoholic drinks and stop using tobacco products. You should also take steps to reduce sweetened beverages as sugar which converts to acid in the mouth then gradually destroys the enamel. Hence drink plenty of water after consuming sugary drinks to wash away the sugar or use a straw to drink it to avoid contacting with teeth.  

04 - It is vital to pay a visit to your Dentist at least twice a year for checkups. There you can get your teeth cleaned and especially you can get to know about any tooth issues that occur. This is really important as early detection of oral health problems helps to prevent major issues that would cause you immense pain.

 

Benefits of Red Cabbage 

 

Red cabbage is also known as purple cabbage or red kraut. It is rich with anti-inflammatory properties, anti-cancer properties, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and many other minerals.

01 - Red cabbage helps to avoid certain types of cancers such as breast cancer and colon cancer as it contains anti-oxidants like anthocyanins and indoles.

02 - It has phytonutrients that avoid arthritis and rich in anthocyanine that fight against inflammation and reduce related symptoms such as pain and swelling in the joints.

03 - This vegetable is low in calories and high in dietary fiber that helps you to lose weight.

04 - Red cabbage has many minerals like calcium, magnesium, manganese and also Vitamin C and Vitamin K1 that are vital in maintaining healthy bones. Vitamin K has a great impact in reducing Osteoporosis.

05 - Anthocyanins in red cabbage help to reduce heart diseases and to prevent Alzheimer disease.

06 - It is an immune booster that is rich in Vitamin C which fights against radicals that harm immune system.

07 - Vitamin A in red cabbage protects your eyes and skin beauty.

Red Cabbage Salad for Your Meal

Ingredients

100g Red cabbage

01 Small carrot

04-05 Red onions

01 Green chili

Pinch of salt

Steps

01 - Finely slice the red cabbage, carrot, red onions and green chili. Then mix all together.

02 - After that add pinch of salt and few drops of lime to the mixture as per your flavor and mix well.

You can add this delicious nutritious salad to your meal once or twice a week to obtain the above benefits.

 

Natural Remedies for Skin Beauty 

 

You can easily get a beautiful glowing skin through natural remedy. Natural remedies are pure, simple and won’t cause allergies or irritation. They can easily be made from ingredients that can be found from your house.

Pimples (Acne)

Mix garlic powder with bee honey and apply. Leave it maximum for 05 minutes and washed away.

Lip blackness

01 - Mix carrot juice with cucumber juice and apply.

02 - Apply bee honey and washed away with light warm water after 30 minutes.

Dark circles unclear eyes

Place raw cucumber slices or potato slices on the dark slices for about 10 minutes.

 

Nutritious in Legumes 

 

Legumes are very nutritious as they are rich with B Vitamins, Fiber, Iron, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium and Zinc. Legumes have a great impact on reducing blood pressure and cholesterol, heart diseases, controlling type 2 diabetes and helps in weight loosing.

01 - Soya beans – Consuming soya beans helps immensely in reducing the loss of bone density that occurs during menopause.

02 - Black-eyed peas – Black-eyed peas keep your heart healthy as they contain physoterols and reducing cholesterol levels. They also fight against Anemia (that cause extreme fatigue and weakness) as Black-eyed peas give you sufficient daily amount of iron.

03 - Chickpeas – Chickpeas known as garbanzo beans have a great impact in reducing blood sugar and insulin levels.

04 - Green peas – Green peas contain coumestrol that decreases the risk of stomach cancer that is also called gastric cancer.

05 - Red beans – Red beans are rich with dietary fiber that helps to reduce constipation, diarrhea, risk of colon cancer and type 2 diabetes. Red beans contain important minerals that strengthen bones.   

06 - Mung beans – Mung beans are lower in calories, fat and do not contain cholesterol that helps to lose weight. Mung beans also help you to have a shiny radiant skin as they contain copper. Mung bean scrub removes black heads, excessive oil and unnatural glares. Mung bean hair masks add shine to hair and nourish dry and damaged hair. 

Passion Fruit Leaves for High Blood Pressure 

 

Passion fruit leaves are rich in Potassium which helps to reduce blood pressure. Potassium is an important mineral that relaxes the tension of blood vessels and increases blood flow.

Passion Fruit Leaves Mallung

Ingredients

20 Passion fruit leaves

01 Table spoon of scraped coconut

07 Sliced red onions

02 Sliced green chilies

01 Table spoon of lemon juice

01 Teaspoon of maldivefish

Salt (as per your flavor)

Pinch of turmeric

Steps

01 - Firstly wash the passion fruit leaves and then soak them in salt water for 10 minutes. Then keep the leaves to be drained for about 15 minutes.

02 - Then add sliced green chilies, red onions, salt, turmeric, maldivefish and lemon juice into scraped coconut and mix them well.

03 - After that finely chop the drained passion fruit leaves.

04 - Finally add all (chopped passion fruit leaves and the mixture) in to a pan, mix all together and cook for 02 to 03 minutes and serve.

If you have high blood pressure, have this dish for twice a week and it will have a great impact in reducing your blood pressure.

Importance of Walking 

01 - It helps to increase heart and lung fitness while reducing risk of heart disease, Osteoporosis and some cancers.

02 - Walking helps you to burn calories to lose weight.

03 - Taking walks after meals helps to lower blood sugar.

04 - It helps to strengthen muscles and bones.

05 - Walking boosts your energy and immune system.

06 - Regular walks help to lower high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

07 - It improves memory and helps to lower stress.

08 - Walking makes you creative and helps you to have a better sleep.

Healthy Food for Better Lung Functioning 

01 - Apple – Apples are high in Vitamin C, E and Beta-carotene which helps in good lung functioning. It contains high antioxidants that protect lungs.

02 - Broccoli /Cauliflower – Cruciferous vegetables like Broccoli, Cauliflower and Cabbages are rich in carotenoids, folate and phytochemical that protect lungs from danger elements. 

03 - Ginger – Ginger is anti-flammatory and helps to unclog air passages, improve breathing and boost lung health.

04 - Garlic – Garlics are rich in anti-flammatory properties and reduce the risk of lung cancers.

05 - Water – Water keeps your lungs hydrated and airways clean.

06 - Turmeric – it contains curcumin that helps to relieve inflammation and chest tightness that’s associated with asthma.

07 - Oranges – Oranges are high in Vitamin C that protects your lungs from infection and inflammation.

08 - Carrot – Carrots are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and lycopene that keep lungs healthy and lower the risk of getting lung diseases.

Prevention Tips for Coronavirus

01 - Wash your hands often by using a hand wash and leave the hand wash in your hands at least for two minutes before wash away.

02 - Use a sanitize especially when you are traveling.

03 - Wear masks and gloves as much as possible and immediately discard after usage.

04 - When coughing and sneezing use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose. Then immediately throw in to a closed bin. 

05 - If you are not well, avoid traveling, stay at home and immediately consult a doctor.

06 - Stay away from animals especially the sick.

07 - Avoid touching nose, eyes and mouth. If so use a tissue.

08 - Avoid being in midst of crowded people.

09 - Always keep the objects clean which are being frequently touched.

Gotu Kola for Joint Pain

Gotu Kola is an ayurvedic medicine which is used to treat many illnesses. It is mainly rich with anti-inflammatory properties that immensely help to reduce joint pains.

Healthy Gotu Kola Salad

Ingredients

01 bunch of Gotu Kola

01 table spoon of scarped coconut

06 red onions

02 green chilies

01 table spoon of maldive fish

2-3 table spoons of lime juice

Pinch of salt

Steps

01 - Firstly break the stems of the Gotu Kola leaves and washed with salt water. Then keep the washed leaves to be drained for about 10 minutes.

02 - After that chops the onions, green chilies and adds maldive fish, lime juice, salt and scraped coconut to the same and mix them all well.

03 - Then finely chop the drained Gotu Kola leaves.

04 - Finally add all chopped Gotu Kola and other mixture in to a bowl and mix all together to serve.

Having this dish for thrice a week will have a great impact in reducing your joint pains.

Importance of Eating Dragon Fruit

01 - Dragon fruit is rich with fiber, essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Iron, and Magnesium etc.

02 - It helps to prevent heart diseases, cancer, diabetes and arthritis as it has antioxidants that prevent cell damage and inflammation.

03 - This is really helpful for pregnant mothers as it has B Vitamins and folate that prevent birth defects.

04 - Magnesium in Dragon Fruit helps to have strong healthy bones preventing Osteoporosis.

05 - Vitamin C in Dragon Fruit helps to boost your immune system and to keep your skin healthy.

06 - It helps to maintain blood sugar balance.

07 - Dragon Fruit has nutrients that keep your hair nourished and healthy.