Home Remedies for Common Diseases

home remedies for common diseases

Home remedies for common diseases

Ayurved and its history we have read.

In this post we will know more about home remedies for common diseases with the help of Ayurveda as well.

Natural home remedies can relieve different kinds of pain and make you feel a lot better. If the problem isn’t that serious and you’re absolutely sure it doesn’t require professional care, you can turn to our generous Mother Nature for help. We at Health help thought you should know more about these natural alternatives for treating ailments safely and effectively.

Natural health remedies are having a serious moment on the wellness scene right now. Many of us tend to run to a doctor at the slightest sign of ill-health. But drugs do not guarantee a cure. In fact, some medicines may do more harm than good. Taking antibiotics for a simple bout of diarrhea for instance, may aggravate your condition.

Simple ailments like coughs and colds, headaches, sore throat, and constipation can easily be treated at home at minimum cost, maximum safety, and without any side effects. Drugs are not always necessary as our body has its own natural defenses to fight off diseases. To ward off common ailments, turn to your kitchen before your drugstore. Many culinary herbs offer impressive healing properties.

It isn’t rocket science and it does not require a deep understanding of human anatomy! From head lice to bad breath, we all suffer from unpleasant ailments at some point. Here we give some great tips for treating these afflictions naturally, and best of all, at home. So, if you want to try out natural solutions to common health complaints, keep reading.

Nature has favored us with herbs and flavors that are stuffed with potential cures for different common illnesses. When you have the choice for healing the conditions at home – whenever it seems best with the assistance of the fixings that you go over consistently – why the race to a doctor?

Here’s the next best thing: All-natural, expert-recommended ways to treat ailments quickly, safely, and effectively at home. So clear some space in your bathroom cabinet, refrigerator, and kitchen cupboard for these surprisingly effective (and inexpensive) remedies.

Why home remedies:-

  • They are less expensive than other alternative forms of medicine.
  • They do not cause any reactions or side effects.

 

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Acne, Pimples :

  • Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and rose water, apply to face with a cotton ball and allow to sit for 30 minutes before rinsing. 15-20 days of this application helps cure pimples and also helps to remove blemishes and scars.
  • Apply fresh lemon juice on the affected area overnight. Wash off with warm water the next morning.
  • For acne that hasn’t seemed to respond to anything, steep 2-3 tsp. dried basil leaves in 1 cup boiling water for 10-20 minutes, cool, and apply to the affected area with a cotton ball.
  • Have 1 teaspoon of powdered Indian gooseberry fruit (amla) in the morning and evening with water.

Anemia :

  • Take half a cup of apple juice and a half a cup of beetroot juice. Mix apple juice with beetroot juice. Add honey to this and stir well to mix. Have this juice twice a day.
  • Take 1 teaspoon of turmeric juice mixed with honey daily.

Anxiety Disorder :

  • Take grated fresh coconut 10g, a paste of 2-3 almonds (soaked for 6 to 7 hours and peeled), powdered fennel seeds 5g, black pepper powder 2g, and powdered rock candy or raw sugar 20g. Mix all the ingredients and drink with saffron milk. To prepare saffron milk, soak 5 to 6 threads of saffron in one teaspoon of milk for 5 to 6 hours. Chew well and eat.
  • Have 1 teaspoonful of licorice root powder with water empty stomach in the morning. This is mentioned as a medhya Rasayana in Ayurveda i.e. a mind rejuvenator.
  • Add some fresh rose petals in a cup of boiling water. Keep it aside till it is lukewarm. Add ½ teaspoonful of sugar to it and have this twice a day. This is a good drink to uplift mood.

Arthritis :

  • A daily serving of fresh fish or fish oil capsules helps to give relief from arthritis and other joint pains.
  • 3-4 walnuts eaten daily, on an empty stomach, will help.
  • Sip citrus drinks or eat C-rich fruits and vegetables such as strawberries or melon, broccoli, or sweet peppers.
  • You need to wrap the ginger in place with a gauze or ace bandage. Leave in place for 10-15 minutes.

Asthama :

  • Prepare a mixture of powdered dried ginger root, black pepper, and long pepper in equal amounts and store in an airtight container. Have ½ teaspoonful of this powder mixed with ½ teaspoonful of honey twice a day with lukewarm water.
  • Take 11 guava leaves, 11 black pepper, 1 cup milk, and one cup water. Put all of them in a pot and boil it well, when it reduced to one cup, drink in an empty stomach. Take this daily for at least six months or a year.
  • Boil cumin seeds in water and inhale the steam. It helps dilate the bronchial passage.
  • Take 5 gm of ginger, black pepper, cardamom, clove, cinnamon, turmeric, and 30 gm of sugar. Grind the mix to a powder. Take half to one teaspoonful and mix it nicely with honey. Take it twice a day.

Backache :

  • Warm mustard oil or sesame oil (one teaspoonful). Add 3-4 cloves of crushed garlic and 1 teaspoonful of ajwain and roast until it becomes red without burning them. Massage this oil on the affected joints. After that do fomentation with hot salt potli (bag).
  • Have 2-3 teaspoons of psyllium husk with a glassful of hot milk at bedtime.
  • Rubbing on the back with oil prepared from garlic will give immediate backache relief.
  • Proper massage with eucalyptus oil is also an effective home remedy for back pain.

Bad Breath :

  • Gargle with a small cup of acidic lemon juice to kill odor-causing bacteria. Then eat a bit of plain unsweetened yogurt, which contains beneficial lactobacillus bacteria.
  • A sprig of parsley on your plate does more than garnish your meal—munching on some parsley after you eat can also help freshen your breath.

Bladder Stones :

  • Boil 2 figs in 1 cup of water. Drink daily for a month.
  • Drink mixture of Lemon juice and olive oil to dissolve kidney stones.
  • Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with six to eight ounces of water and drink the mixture frequently throughout the day.
  • Consume 5 g per 1 ounce of extracted onion juice on an empty stomach. The bladder stones will dissolve quicker if taken on a daily basis.
  • Consuming the kernels from watermelon on a daily basis will help break down the stones so they can pass through the urine.

Bleeding External :

  • Apply ice cube or sandalwood paste.
  • Apply turmeric on a wound. It’s completely safe.
  • Moisten the alum block place it on the cut or scrape and hold it for a little while. Don’t press the block.
  • A spoonful of sugar on a cut or scrape should do the trick. Because of its crystalline nature.

Bleeding Internal :

  • Drink a glass of warm milk with a 1/2 teaspoon of saffron & turmeric powder.
  • Take some Aloe Vera leaves and extract the juice. Drink a quarter of a cup of Aloe Vera juice 2-3 times a day before having meals.
  • Drink about two to three spoons of apple cider vinegar after every meal to prevent internal bleeding.

Body Odor :

  • Spot your underarms with a white vinegar dipped cotton balls to veil body odor.
  • Lemon juice is great for treating body odor. The acidic property of lemon juice helps lower the skin’s pH level, which in turn makes it difficult for odor-producing bacteria to survive.
  • Tea tree oil has antibacterial as well as antiseptic properties to kill bacteria present on the skin and eliminate body odor and it also controls sweating.
  • Apply turnip juice/paste to underarm and groin area.

Boils :

  • Betel leaves are a valuable remedy for boils. A leaf is gently warmed till it becomes soft. Apply this on the affected area with a layer of castor oil.
  • Turmeric powder can help heal a boil and get rid quickly.
  • The Epsom Salt can actually help to dry out the pus, causing the boil to drain.
  • Apply Neem oil directly to the boil three to four times a day.

Burns :

  • Mix 1 tsp of turmeric with 1 tsp of aloe vera gel and apply it to the burnt area.
  • Soak paper towels in diluted vinegar to create a soothing compress or use cotton swabs to gently dab the burn with vinegar.
  • Soak the burn in milk for 15 minutes for quick relief. Full-fat, whole-milk yogurt can also help cool and hydrate your parched skin.
  • Apply honey so that it will cool the burn, relieve pain, and help the skin to heal.

Cold & Flu :

  • If its whooping coughs, garlic is one of the best remedies. Syrup made from 2 to 3 garlic cloves should be consumed twice or thrice a day.
  • If there is congestion in the throat along with cough, Bay Berry should be considered as an effective option of ayurvedic treatment for cough. The bark of the Bay Berry tree should be consumed in powdered form. It is known as an effective remedy for chronic bronchial infections as well.
  • Apply a paste of crushed leaves of Betel and water on the chest of the patient for effective relief from cough.
  • Sometimes, cough is a result of inflammation and infection in the pharynx. In such cases, cloves can be one of the most suitable ayurvedic remedies.
  • Tie a tablespoon of crushed carom seeds (ajwain) in a piece of cloth. Inhaling it will give relief to a blocked nose.

Constipation ( Adults ) :

  • Organic oatmeal mixed with water and lemon can help with constipation.
  • Drinking ginger tea will help start a bowel movement.
  • Drinking orange and Kiwi juice on an empty stomach in the morning will provide enough fiber to stimulate digestion and help alleviate constipation.

Constipation ( Children ) :

  • Soak 6-8 raisins in hot water. When cool, crush well and strain. When given routinely even to little infants, it helps to regulate bowel movement.
  • Take one tablespoon of castor oil at bedtime until you get relief.
  • Apply lukewarm sesame oil on the navel during taking bath and put towel (which is dipped in warm water) on the lower abdomen.

Corn : 

  • Apply a small piece of papaya on the affected area and leave it overnight. If you find it difficult to apply the piece of papaya, you can dab fresh papaya juice on the corn.
  • Apply castor oil on the corn thrice a day. Repeat this every day till corn disappears.
  • Mix the baking soda with water (and lime juice) to form a paste. Apply this paste on the corn or callus. Leave it on overnight. Do this every night for a week.
  • Make a thick paste of turmeric powder and honey. Apply it on the corn and let the paste air dry. Rinse once it has dried.

Cracked Heels :

  • First, clean and dry your feet, and then massage the oil into your heels as a natural moisturizer. After you massage the oils input on a pair of thick cotton socks so that the oils continue to go to work. It is best to do this right before bed so that the oils work as you sleep.
  • Create a paste with one banana, half a coconut’s worth of coconut flesh, and half of an avocado. Once the pasta is ready, apply it to your feet and let it sit for 15 minutes before washing it off with warm water. Once your feet are clean, pat them dry and apply a thick moisturizer.
  • Take one cup of organic honey and two cups of milk ( warm ) and put them into a basin to soak your feet. Make sure to mix these well before putting your feet in.
  • Cut a fresh lemon in half and use each half to massage the heels, squeezing the lemon halves as you massage. Massage each heel for about five minutes, rinse your feet with water, and then apply a thick moisturizer.

Dandruff :

  • Pour distilled white vinegar onto the hair, as close to the scalp as you can manage; massage into the scalp; and allow to dry for several minutes before washing as usual. Repeat daily until dandruff disappears, usually within a few days.
  • Massage a few tablespoons of lemon juice onto your scalp and rinse. Lemon’s acidity balances your scalp’s pH, which helps keep dandruff away.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and mix it with equal amounts of lemon juice. Massage your scalp gently with the mixture. Leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing if off with shampoo.
  • Apply some curd to your hair and scalp. Let it sit tight for about an hour. Rinse it off with a shampoo that’s mild.

Dark Circles Around Eyes :

  • Make a paste out of 1 tsp. tomato juice, 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder, and 1 tsp. of flour. Apply around eyes. Leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing.
  • Apply some almond oil over your dark circles and massage it gently into the skin. Leave the oil on overnight. Wash it off with cold water the next morning. Repeat this every day until your dark circles are gone.
  • Cut a fresh cucumber into thick slices and chill it for about 30 minutes. Place the slices on the dark circles for about 10 minutes. Wash the area thoroughly with water. Repeat this process twice a day for one week to see results.
  • Mix one teaspoon of tomato juice with one and a half teaspoon of lemon juice. Gently apply this mixture on your dark circles and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Rinse it off well with cool water. Follow this remedy twice a day for 2 – 3 weeks to see results.

Depression :

  • 3/4 cup of cooked spinach a day is enough to give dramatic relief from depression if you are deficient in B vitamins.
  • The diet of the person suffering from depression should completely exclude tea, coffee, alcohol, colas, and all colored food. Try to take more vegetables and fresh fruits and fruit juices.
  • Exercise also plays an important role in the treatment of depression. It not only keeps the body physically and mentally fit but also provides recreation and mental relaxation. The patient must do meditation for depression.
  • Eat an apple with honey and milk, or drink apple juice to rejuvenate your mind. Potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B, and phosphorous in apples prevent nerve cells from damage. Vitamin C enhances the immune system and reduces depression by lowering the level of cortisol, a stress hormone.

Diarrhea :

  • Eat boiled sweet potatoes seasoned with salt and pepper before bedtime to cure chronic diarrhea.
  • Take one teaspoon of Isabgol (psyllium husk) with one cup of yogurt.
  • Mix 1 teaspoon each of cinnamon, ginger, and cumin powder with honey to make a paste. Take 1 teaspoon three times a day.
  • Drop the chopped Orange peels into the hot boiling water and allow it cool. Once cooled, drink this tea with a dash of lemon and honey.

Dry Skin :

  • Combine 1 cup oatmeal, 1 cup warm water, 1 Tbls. vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup baking soda in a blender or food processor until you have a smooth paste. Pour this paste under the running water while drawing the bath. Very soothing to dry, itchy skin.
  • Coconut oil is as safe and effective as petroleum jelly for treating dry skin. It significantly improves skin hydration and increases the number of lipids (fats) on the surface of the skin.
  • Honey is an ideal at-home treatment to relieve dry skin. It is completely natural and can be applied directly to the skin.
  • Apply aloe vera gel and cover the affected area with a sock or glove. People may prefer to do this before they go to bed and leave the gel on all night.

Ear Pain :

  • Heat two teaspoons of mustard oil, to which half a teaspoon of carom seeds and one or two flakes of crushed garlic is added. Boil till they turn red. Filter it, and when it cools, use two drops in the aching ear.
  • Use neem leaves juice as ear drops.

Eczema :

  • Prepare a decoction by boiling 20-30 margosa (neem) leaves in about 4-5 cups of water for 20 minutes. Let it cool and use this water to wash the affected area
  • Mix 1 teaspoon licorice root powder with a small amount of sesame oil. Warm this in a pan and then apply to the affected part. Wrap a bandage over it and leave for 3-4 hours. Repeat twice a day.

Energizer :

  • Simmer 1 cup honey and 3 cup water together slowly. Allow 1 cup of the water to evaporate. Strain off the top surface, and put the remaining liquid into a stoneware crock or dark bottle. Put a towel over it so it can breathe, yet be free of dirt. Place in a cool place. You can add cinnamon, clove, or the juice of 2 lemons if you like.
  • Blend the beetroot and transfer it to a glass. Add lime juice and pink Himalayan salt to it. Stir well and drink.
  • Blend the pomegranate and passion fruit pulp in a blender. Pour into a glass. Add honey and mix well.
  • Add 1 cup hot water to the cup containing the 1 half spoon instant coffee. Stir well and sip.

Eye Problems :

  • Simmer 1 cup water and 1 tsp. honey for 5 minutes. Dip a cloth in the liquid and apply it to the closed eye.
  • Eye exercises make your eye muscles more flexible and bring energy and blood flow to the eyes to maintain optimal vision. Regular eye exercises combat eye strain and also improve focus as well as concentration.
  • Soak 5 to 10 almonds in water overnight. The next morning, peel the skin and grind the almonds. Consume this paste with a glass of warm milk. Do this daily for at least a few months.
  • Walking barefoot on grass in the morning dew for about 30 minutes is also considered an acupuncture method to help improve eyesight as it activates the nerve fibers connected to your feet. There are reflexology pressure points for the eyes on the second and third toes. Plus, the green color of the grass is soothing for the eyes.

Exhaustion ( Heat ) : 

  • Consume a glass of coconut water or grape juice. Or Churn out a juice of three dates with eight ounces of water and drink.
  • Squeeze the half of a freshly sliced lemon/lime into a full glass of water. If it’s winter, make it warm water-if it’s summer, enjoy it chilled! Drink the whole thing, and repeat twice daily (with a mid-day boost if needed.).
  • Enjoy at least 1 cup of spinach daily, raw, or cooked.

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Facial Cleanser :

  • Gently massage a squirt of coconut oil onto your face (about the size of a quarter) for about 30 seconds. Then apply a warm towel onto your face to open up your pores. Wait about 15-30 seconds, then remove the oil by patting with a washcloth.
  • Mix 1 part apple cider vinegar with 2 parts water, and shake well. Apply to a clean face with a cotton ball or pad. Once your skin dries, put on your usual daily moisturizer.
  • Combine 2 teaspoons honey and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Warm it between your fingers, then smooth a thin layer onto your face and neck. Leave the mixture on until it’s dry, then rinse with warm water.
  • Apply fresh-squeezed lemon juice to your entire face and neck. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water. After this, rub cucumber slices on your skin to soften and moisturize it. Do this daily or every other day.
  • Make a paste by mixing equal amounts of turmeric powder and gram flour with a little water or milk. Apply it evenly on your skin and leave it on until it dries. Wash it off with lukewarm water, scrubbing your skin gently in a circular motion. Follow this remedy once a week to lighten your skin tone and remove scars.

Fatigue :

  • Take a glass of grapefruit and lemon juice in equal parts to dispel fatigue and general tiredness after a day’s work.
  • Prioritize things that need to be done first. Also, you should learn when to say yes and when to say no. Do not over-commit anything. Also, pace yourself when you go through your prioritized list. The trick is to be manageable and deal with tasks in manageable chunks.
  • Take one small cup of long pepper, half a cup of black pepper and dried ginger each, one-fourth cup of cumin seeds, ajwain, cloves, cardamom, Triphala and cinnamon leaves. Roast these separately, powder them and add the required amount of honey to make a paste. Consume half a teaspoon of it for 40 days to beat fatigue.
  • People suffering from fatigue should eat foods that are nutritious in nature and supply energy to the body. Hence, include foods such as wheat, oats, corn, rye, and barley seeds in your meal plan to reap their benefits.

Fever  :

  • Mix 1 teaspoon licorice root powder with a small amount of sesame oil. Warm this in a pan and then apply it to the affected part. Wrap a bandage over it and leave for 3-4 hours. Repeat twice a day.
  • Give yourself a sponge bath. Sponging high-heat areas like your armpits and groin with cool water can help reduce your temperature as the water evaporates.
  • Crush 1 garlic clove and add it to 1 cup of hot water. Let it rest for 10 minutes, and then strain. Drink this twice a day for best results.
  • you can also mix together 1 1/2 teaspoon of ginger juice, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Have this concoction two to three times a day for the best results.

Gas :

  • Consume a cup of water with a pinch of baking soda & lemon juice.
  • Add 2 teaspoons of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar to a glass of warm water. Allow the water to cool to room temperature, then drink it. Do it twice daily. If apple cider vinegar is not available, you can try regular vinegar.
  • Squeeze out the juice from ½ lemon into a glass of warm water. Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to it. Drink this immediately for instant relief from gas and gas pains.
  • Add ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder to a cup of warm milk. Stir it well, then drink it. You can also add some honey.

Gout :

  • Swallow 2-3 fresh, peeled garlic buds with water on an empty stomach in the morning.
  • Create a paste by combining the ginger root with water and applying it to the affected area and leaving it on for about 30 minutes.
  • Mix half a teaspoon into a glass of water and drink it up to four times a day for two weeks. If you are above 60 years old only drink this solution three times a day.
  • Soak in a bath with half a cup of charcoal powder or create a paste with charcoal powder and water and apply to the affected area.

Hair Loss :

  • Apply freshly squeezed raw onion or garlic juice directly to the scalp. Rinse thoroughly with lemon juice after 20 minutes to remove the smell.
  • Extract aloe vera gel from the leaf, and dissolve it in a bowl of water. Apply to your hair, and massage your scalp. Rinse with warm water after 10 minutes.
  • Mix carrot juice and coconut milk, and apply to your hair. This will help the hair stay healthy and strong.

Hang-Over :

  • Eat honey on crackers. The fructose in the honey will help to flush out the alcohol in your system.
  • Before going to bed take a B-50 complex supplement, which will ensure that the metabolism of alcohol continues apace.
  • Rehydrate by drinking plenty of water or Coconut water.
  • Drink a tangy drink, such as tomato juice by adding one lemon juice to stop the urge for alcohol.
  • Drink banana milkshake sweetened with honey.

Headache :

  • Eat 10-12 almonds, the equivalent of two aspirins, for a migraine headache. Almonds are far less likely to upset the stomach.
  • Apply a paste of ground clay or sandalwood powder mixed with rose water for relief in burning sensation with a headache.
  • Grind 10-12 grains of black pepper and 10-12 grains of rice with water to make it a paste. Apply this paste on the affected area of the head for 15-20 minutes.
  • Dilute a paste of ginger powder (half teaspoon) with water & apply to the Forehead. A burning sensation may persist. But it’s not harmful.
    Temporal headaches:

    It’s related to Kapha. Hence apply the ginger paste to the forehead and Sinuses.
    Occipital headaches:

    It is because of the aggravated Pitta in the stomach. Make tea with cumin & coriander seeds in a cup of hot water & consume it. Also, apply a sandalwood paste to the temples
    Sinus headaches:
    Indicate toxins in the colon. Take one teaspoon of flaxseed at bedtime With a glass of warm milk. At the same time, apply ginger paste behind the ears.

Healthy Kidney :

  • Keep your blood pressure below 130/90 and maintain healthy levels of cholesterol.
  • It’s important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly.
  • Lead a healthy lifestyle and maintain a healthy weight.
  • Eat a balanced healthy diet low in saturated fats.
  • Become a nonsmoker.
  • If you have diabetes make sure you actively treat your blood glucose.

Healthy Life Style to prevent hair loss :

  • Eat Right diet rich with Nutrients. Adding Citrus, Fruits, and Vegetables which are rich in vitamin C maintains a healthy flow of blood in the scalp.
  • You should ensure to keep clean and well moisturized by massaging your scalp with organic and herbal oils especially before washing hair.  Schedule regular oil sessions.
  • Undisturbed sleep for 8 hours is a restorative, reparative, and rejuvenation process that your body goes through.
  • Undergoing rigorous chemical hair treatments and styling your hair using heat methods can make them dull and dry. You should avoid blow-drying your hair on a daily basis and allow them to air dry.
  • Constantly pulling the hair back from the face may result in receding hairline. Also securing them tightly with the rubber bands can furthermore exacerbate the problem.

Heart Diseases :

  • The functions of the heart and mind are interlinked so a disturbance in one affects the other.
  • Patients having heart disease are advised to refrain from anxiety, worry, excessive sexual intercourse, and wrathful disposition.
  • All efforts should be made for the patient to have good sleep at night.
  • Even the rest during the day is essential.
  • He should never be permitted to remain aware at night for long.
  • The patient’s bowels should move regularly. If there is constipation, he is advised to take a glass of water early morning and go for a walk every day.
  • Stimulants like tea, coffee, and alcoholic drinks are very harmful to such patients.

Hiccups :

  • To get rid of hiccups, just give your tongue a good pull or breathe into a paper bag.
  • Take a teaspoon of sugar and, using your tongue, massage it around the roof of your mouth for several seconds, as the sugar begins to melt.
  • Gulp down a tablespoon of honey.
  • Hold the sugar in your mouth for about thirty seconds while it dissolves, then chew, and swallow slowly.

High Blood Pressure :

  • Massage point next to ear lobe with the fingertips for about one minute on each side, continually. Push hard but not that hard so that you feel pain.
  • Do almost imperceptible movements of the hand from below lobe to bottom of the neck barely touching the tips of the fingers. Do it 10 times on one side and then repeat the procedure on the other side 10 times as well.  Don’t press nor massage between tow points.
  • Drink 1-3 glasses of carrot juice a day. Make sure to buy organic and do not add any sugar.
  • Juice made out of beets or radishes is the best form of the vegetables, in lowering blood pressure. Drink a glass of blended beets or radishes juice, daily. Also, add fresh beets and radishes to any dish!

High Cholesterol :

  • Mix one teaspoon of Indian gooseberry powder (amla) in a glass of warm water. Drink it daily in the morning on an empty stomach.
  • Add two teaspoons of coriander seed powder to one cup of water. Boil the mixture and then strain it. Drink this once or twice a day. You can add milk, sugar, and cardamom to it and use it as an alternative for your regular tea.
  • Boil a few leaves of mint with water. Add some honey and pepper powder. Drink lukewarm 2-3 times a day.

Hyper-acidity :

  • Take powder of roasted cumin and coriander seeds (25 gm each) and mix with 50 gm of sugar. Take half spoon of it 3 times a day to get rid of hyper-acidity.
  • Make a powdered mixture of equal parts of rock candy (or unrefined sugar), fennel, and green cardamom. Whenever you feel heartburn, mix 1 teaspoon of the mixture in a glass of cold milk and drink.
  • Chewing on five to six tulsi leaves when you suffer from acidity is a great way to beat the discomfort you feel.
  • Bite a clove once so that the juice is released and then keep it in the mouth. The slowly released juice will immediately lower acid reflux and give you some relief.

Hypertension :

  • Make a juice of 3-4 garlic cloves, 10-12 basil leaves, and one-fourth cup of wheatgrass. Have once a day.
  • Mix 1 teaspoon of onion juice with an equal amount of honey. Take once a day for 1 week. Upon noticing improvement, continue for several more days.
  • Mix 1 gm of garlic paste with a glass of buttermilk. Drink this buttermilk twice a day.

Indigestion :

  • Make a juice of 3-4 garlic cloves, 10-12 basil leaves, and one-fourth cup of wheatgrass. Have once a day.
  • Mix 1 teaspoon of onion juice with an equal amount of honey. Take once a day for 1 week. Upon noticing improvement, continue for several more days.
  • Mix 1 gm of garlic paste with a glass of buttermilk. Drink this buttermilk twice a day.

Insomnia :

  • Have a glass of whole milk (without the cream removed) with green cardamom powder before going to bed.
  • Sleepytime Tea, blended with a mixture of calming chamomile, spearmint, and lemongrass—the combination is ultra-soothing and sweet with a little honey.
  • Massage your feet with lukewarm mustard oil 2-3 times a day and before going to bed.
  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cumin on a sliced banana. Eat at night regularly.

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Jaundice :

  • Go for the boiled & spiceless diet. With vegetables- radish leaves, tomato, lemon. And dry fruits- dried dates with almonds & Cardamoms.
  • Have plenty of sugarcane juice, orange juice, bitter Luffa, and barley water. This enhances urination which helps eliminate excess bile pigments in the blood.
  • Take Complete rest.
  • Avoid heat, sex, and Psychic factors like anger and anxiety.

Joint pain :

  • Take one tablespoon of castor oil before going to bed, once or twice a week. It helps in cleansing ama (toxin) build up and balancing Vata.
  • Mix equal quantities of powdered fenugreek seeds, turmeric, and ginger powder. Take one teaspoon daily in the morning and evening.
  • Two types of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are EPA and DHA, both of which can reduce inflammation and joint pain. Take fish oil pills daily for pain management.

Kidney Stone :

  • Soak 2 teaspoons of radish seeds in a glass of water, boil, and reduce it to half. Strain and drink 1/2 cup of it twice a day to assist in dissolving kidney stones.
  • Boil 10-12 basil leaves in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes. Mix 1 teaspoon of honey in it and take twice a day.
  • Cook kidney beans in water (avoid meat broth, salt, etc) until they are tender enough to eat. Strain the liquid, let it cool, then strain it again. You can drink the resulting bean broth to help dissolve and flush out stones.

Lack Of Sleep :

  • Gently massage the soles of the feet with sesame oil. Rub the oil into the scalp.
  • Introduces 5 to 10 drops of oil into each ear.
  • Drink a cup of piping hot cow milk with rock candy or honey.

Leucoderma :

  • Make a paste of Bakuchi (Psoralea Corylifolia) and coconut oil and apply over the white patches and expose them to early sun rays (morning sunlight) for 15 minutes.
  • Mix turmeric powder well with mustard oil and apply externally on the patches.
  • Firstly take red clay and add ginger juice in it. Make sure to see that the amounts of both ingredients should be remaining the same. Apply the mixture in that area which is affected.
  • Take neem leaves. Make a paste by adding buttermilk. Apply this paste on affected areas at night and wash it off in the morning.

Low Blood Pressure :

  • The treatment for low blood pressure should aim at rejuvenation of the whole system. To begin with, the patient should adopt a well-balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Should add milk, meat, or fish and egg in the diet. Also add grains and vegetables with plenty of salad.
  • Wash about fifteen plucked basil leaves and then crush them against a sieve to extract the juice. Add a tablespoon of honey to the juice of the basil leaf and mix it well. Consume this mixture at least twice a day to keep your low blood pressure at a normal level.
  • Eat foods like carrots and peas, as well as fruits like bananas and cereals which are rich in sucrose and fiber to control blood pressure.
  • Grind 5 to 6 almonds and mix it well with half a glass of lukewarm skimmed milk or low-fat milk. Sip a glassful of this almond delight when you experience dizziness or weakness due to lowered blood pressure.

Memory Loss : 

  • When the power of learning and remembering is impaired to correct it, a  drug called Brahmi is popularly used. It is of two types one variety is called matsyakshi and the other variety is called mandukparni. Both these herbs are equally useful in improving memory.
  • Almonds are an excellent Ayurvedic remedy to help improve memory and brainpower.
  • Take one to three teaspoons of Anwala churna three times a day for at least a few weeks.
  • Acupuncture – There are 4 points on the crown of your head that you can activate to help your memory. They are called Si Shen Cong and they invigorate the mind.

Menstrual Pain :

  • Boil a teaspoon of saffron in half a cup of water, and reduce it to become one tablespoon. Divide this decoction into three portions and take it with equal quantities of water, thrice a day for a couple of days.
  • Mix the juice of two to three lemons in cold water and have it daily for relief.
  • Make herbal tea using dried ginger and black pepper. Add a little sugar for taste, but avoid milk.
  • Taking Hot water bag or regular plastic bottle with hot water and apply it to your lower abdomen.

Migraine :

  • If there is a burning sensation with you migraine headache, apply a paste of ground clay or sandalwood powder mixed with rose water. In case of migraine headache due to inflamed sinuses, inhale steam with vinegar added to the water.
  • Mix ¼ teaspoon of clove powder with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon oil. Apply this paste on the affected area for 20-30 minutes.
  • Drink chamomile tea to combat severe headaches and migraines.

Morning Sickness ;

  • Mix 1 tsp. each fresh juice of mint and lime, and 1 Tbls. honey. Take 3 times a day.
  • Cut or grate some ginger root and pour hot water over it, then drink as a tea or chew on crystallized ginger.
  • Avoid eating foods that are high in fat and salt and drink plenty of liquids.
  • Bland foods, such as gelatin, frozen desserts, broth, ginger ale, and saltine crackers, also soothe the stomach.

Mosquito Bites :

  • Apply lime juice diluted with water on bites with a cotton ball.
  • Take a little aloe vera gel and apply a thin layer of it on the mosquito bites. Allow it to dry and reapply as required.
  • Apply a little toothpaste on the affected area.
  • Soak a green tea bag in some cold water for 10-15 minutes. Remove from water and place it on the affected area for 10 minutes. Rinse off with water.
  • Take a little honey on your fingertips and apply it to the mosquito bites.

Motion Sickness :

  • Whether by plane, train, boat, or car, motion sickness can occur while traveling and is no fun. Take a whiff or two of peppermint oil before leaving on your journey to calm an upset stomach.
  • Take a slice of lemon (or any citrus fruit) along with you in a paper towel and keep sniffing it from time to time.
  • Sip apple juice before and during the journey and your motion sickness will be gone.

Mouth Ulcers :

  • Dip Haldi / Haridra (Turmeric, Curcuma longa) in water and filter it. Gargle with this water in treating canker sores.
  • Warm 50 gm Desi Ghee (clarified butter) and mix 5-gram Kapoor (camphor) in it. On cooling apply this mixture on mouth ulcers sores.
  • Apply glycerin on mouth ulcers to get rid of mouth ulcers sores.
  • Lick the Green cardamom powder with natural honey to treat mouth ulcers.
  • Daily eat one banana with milk in tongue ulcers to treat oral ulcers.
  • If you are suffered from mouth ulcers and tongue ulcers then mix banana in curd and eat to treat oral ulcers.

Mucus in Cough :

  • Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1/2 tsp. each of ginger, ground cloves, and cinnamon. Filter. Sweeten with 1 tsp. honey and drink.
  • Heat one cup of water until it steams, then add a spoonful of salt and stir until it dissolves. Once the water has cooled to lukewarm, use it to gargle.
  • Sprinkle a few drops of Eucalyptus on a tissue and inhale it.
  • Garlic is one of the best things you can add to your diet. For maximum effect, just eat a clove raw.

Muscle Cramps Joint and Bone Pain;

  • Apply clove oil on the affected body parts.
  • Massage the area of muscle cramps and spasm with sesame oil.
  • Slightly warm some clove oil. Rub it on the affected area. Using firm strokes, massage the area for five minutes.
  • Mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of warm water. Drink this tonic once daily to prevent muscle cramps.

Muscle Strain( Upper part of the body ) :

  • Apply warm ginger paste with turmeric to the affected area twice a day.
  • Try to avoid it. As it disturbs the nervous system, especially the intelligence.
  • Soak a towel in hot water. Squeeze out the excess water. Put the warm, moist towel over the affected area for 10 minutes at a time. Repeat the process several times a day for two to three days.
  • Add two cups of Epsom salt to warm bathwater. Soak the affected part of your body in the water for half an hour. Dry the area with a towel and wrap it with an elastic bandage. Do this once daily.

Nasal Congestion :

  • Boil eucalyptus leaves in a bowl. Inhale the steam by holding your head over the bowl and taking in deep breaths. It will give you quick relief and promote sinus drainage.
  • Try the healing mix of bay leaf, sage, and cinnamon. Place the herbs in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. Their magnificent smell is so strong that it will easily help unclog your stuffy nose.
  • Honey and apple cider vinegar. Mix a glass of water, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Let stand for 3 minutes before drinking.
  • Steaming water. Place some water in a bowl, and boil it until it begins to evaporate. Hold your head over the bowl, cover with a towel, and inhale the steam.

Nausea :

  • Boil 1/2 cup of rice in 1 cup of water for about 10-20 minutes. After it is boiled, drain the water into a cup and sip at the rice water until symptoms are gone.
  • Mix 1 to 3 tablespoons of salt, 1/4 cup ginger powder and 2/3 cup of baking soda in a bucket of warm water. Soak your feet in this warm water. This is an effective way to relax your muscles and get rid of muscle cramps.
  • Massage the area of muscle cramps and spasm with sesame oil.
  • In abdominal cramps caused by gas or indigestion mix ¼ teaspoon Guduchi, ½ teaspoon Shatavari, and a pinch of shankha bhasma. Take this 1 or 2 times a day after meals.

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Obesity :

  • Mix lime juice with honey and water; drink a glass of this every morning.
  • Mix 3 tsp. lime juice, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, 1 tsp. honey, and 1 cup water; Drink 1 glass a day for 3 months.
  • Mix 1 tsp. lime juice with 1 cup of water and drink each morning.
  • Eat a tomato before breakfast.
  • Take a tablespoon of honey daily with warm water. It is an excellent home remedy for obesity

Oily Skin :

  • Mix 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal, 1 egg white, 1 Tbls. lemon juice, and 1/2 cup mashed apple into a smooth paste. Apply to face and leave on 15 minutes. Rinse.
  • Spread a thin layer of honey, preferably raw, onto your face; let it dry for about 10 minutes, and rinse thoroughly with tepid water.
  • Finely-grind raw almonds to make 3 teaspoons. Add 2 tablespoons of raw honey. Apply to your face gently, in circular motions. Rinse with warm water, and pat dry.
  • Combine 1 teaspoon sugar with the pulp of 1 tomato. Apply to the skin in a circular motion. Leave the mask on for 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with tepid water and pat dry.

Overweight :

  • Effective at getting rid of fat, drink up to 3 cups of green tea daily. Regular tea can also be used with a lesser effect.
  • Mix three teaspoons of lemon juice, one teaspoon of honey, and one-half teaspoon of black pepper powder in one glass of water. (If you use freshly ground black pepper, then just add a quarter teaspoon.) Drink it in the morning on an empty stomach. Do this daily for at least three months.
  • Take two fresh Aloe vera leaves, peel them, and scoop out the pulp. Put it in a blender along with one cup of citrus juice, like grapefruit juice, or simply water. Blend it for two to three minutes. Drink this daily for at least a month.
  • Mix two teaspoons of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar in a glass of water. Drink it daily in the morning and preferably before meals.

Pain Reliever :

  • Mix 3 Tbls. of honey in boiled water and drink. Honey has natural pain-relieving powers.
  • Drink a hot cupful of ginger tea to get quick relief from body pain.
  • Heat milk on low heat and add a teaspoonful of turmeric in it. Drink this turmeric milk to heal the pain.
  • Take 10 cloves of garlic and chop them. Heat them in 4 tablespoonfuls of mustard oil. Once the oil cools down, strain it and massage it onto the affected area. For fast relief, use this remedy 3-4 times in a day.

Piles :

  • Make an ointment by mixing an equal amount of powdered long pepper and turmeric with milk (preferably cow’s milk). Apply this on the piles external
  • Apply an ice pack or a partially melted piece of ice wrapped in a cloth directly on the affected area for about 10 minutes. Do this several times a day until hemorrhoid goes away.
  • Mix one-half teaspoon each of lemon juice, ginger juice, mint juice, and honey together. Take this once a day.
  • Dip a cotton ball in pure almond oil and apply it on the affected area. Do this several times a day.

Psoriasis :

  • Cover the affected part with a fresh thin banana leaf.
  • exposure to sunlight enhances the production of Vitamin D effective for treating Psoriasis.
  • Apply petroleum jelly to the affected area each day within a few minutes after a bath.
  • Take 15-20 sesame seeds and soak in a glass of water. Keep it overnight and drink on an empty stomach early in the morning.

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Sciatica :

  • Apply a paste made of crushed garlic cloves and water to the affected part, or rub a cut clove directly onto the area.
  • Eat 1-3 buds of fresh cloves daily.
  • Add the milk (2 cups), water (1 cup), and crushed garlic cloves (10) to a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes and then strain the milk. Allow it to cool a bit. Add a little honey.
  • Mix ginger oil (4-5 drops) with coconut oil (1 tbls ) of your choice. Apply this mixture to the affected area.

Skin Disorder :

  • Have 1 teaspoonful of licorice root powder with water empty stomach in the morning. This is mentioned as a medhya Rasayana in Ayurveda i.e. a mind rejuvenator.
  • Add some fresh rose petals in a cup of boiling water. Keep it aside till it is lukewarm. Add ½ teaspoonful of sugar to it and have this twice a day. This is a good drink to uplift mood.
  • Rub a cut clove or clove paste directly onto the affected area several times a day.
  • Eat 1-3 garlic cloves or take garlic oil capsules daily.
  • Apply a paste of cinnamon and lime juice daily to the affected area.

Smoking Habit :

  • Lick a little salt with the tip of your tongue whenever you feel the urge to smoke. This is said to break the habit within 1 month.
  • Heat one tablespoon of oats in two cups and leave it to set overnight. Right before consuming, heat the oat mix again and drink after every meal.
  • Honey contains beneficial vitamins, enzymes, and proteins, which help in giving up the habit of smoking with ease. Try using organic honey for less artificial flavors and better results

Snoring :

  • Add a drop of peppermint oil to a cup of cold water and gargle the mixture in your mouth to shrink the lining of the nose and throat.
  • Take about 1 tablespoonful of honey in a glass of warm water and drink it before going to bed.
  • Brahmi herb is mixed and boiled along with the pure ghee made from cow milk. You can apply two drops of this ghee inside your nostrils for relief. Repeat the procedure every night before going to bed.
  • Take 2 or three sips of olive oil before going to bed. You can also combine half teaspoonful of honey and olive oil and consume it daily before going to bed.

Sore Throat :

  • Mix 1 tsp. lime juice and 1 Tbls. honey. Swallow tiny amounts slowly 2-3 times a day.
  • Dissolve ¼ to ½ teaspoon of salt in eight ounces of warm water, gargle every hour or two.
  • Drink 1 cup of warm water mixed with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and an optional tablespoon of honey.
  • Combining lemon with warm water and a bit of honey or saltwater may be the best way to maximize its benefits.

Stomach Ache :

  • A simple cure for a stomachache is to dissolve 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon in 1 cup warm water, cover and let sit for 15 minutes, then drink it like tea. This remedy can also ease diarrhea and flatulence.
  • Drink warm water mixed with ½ tsp of ginger powder and ½ tsp of turmeric.
  • Boil 1 tsp of chopped ginger in 1 cup of water, add a pinch of salt and drink.
  • Mix 2 teaspoons lemon juice and ¼ teaspoon of rock salt powder in ½ cup of water. Have this mixture 3 times a day.

Stomach Acidity :

  • Drink coconut water 3-4 times a day.
  • Have a plateful of watermelon and/or cucumber every hour.

Sunburn :

  • Mix 2 tsp. tomato juice and 1/4 cup buttermilk. Apply to the affected area. Rinse 1/2 an hour.
  • Slice open one of the leaves of Aloe Vera and apply the gel directly onto the sunburned area. You can repeat this aloe vera remedy 5 or 6 times per day for a week.
  • Mix a small amount of baking soda or oatmeal into a large pot filled with cool water, and then soak a washcloth into it. You can then apply the cloth directly onto the sunburned area, and re-soak the cloth in the mixture every few minutes.

Swelling :

  • Drink barley water or coriander tea.
  • For external. Swelling: Apply two parts of turmeric powder with one part salt to the affected area.
  • Remove the pineapple ( 1/4 ) skin and cut it into small pieces. Blend this in a mixer with water (1 cup) and consume the juice immediately.
  • Warm the mustard oil. Massage this gently onto the affected area.

Swollen Joints :

  • Go for fasting once a week. You can go for absolute fasting or rely on a liquid diet to digest ama (toxin). Fasting should be followed by hot fomentation or by taking a bath with lukewarm water or a steam bath.
  • After fasting and fomentation, mix powdered long pepper, black pepper and dried ginger in equal quantities and take 1 teaspoon of this powdered mix with lukewarm water twice a day. This will help you restore your digestive fire.
  • For dry fomentation of the affected joints, take a cloth and fold it into four, fill it with hot and sand make a potli (bag) out of it. Use this bundle for the fomentation of different joints. This is very helpful in reducing pain and swelling.

Tooth Ache and Mouth Pain :

  • To ease toothache or other mouth pain, make a tea by boiling 1 Tbls. fresh peppermint in 1 cup water and adding a little salt. Peppermint is an antiseptic and contains menthol, which relieves pain when applied to skin surfaces.
  • Apply 3 drops of clove oil to the affected teeth.
  • Use a commercial ice pack or put some ice in a plastic bag, wrap it in a towel and apply it to the swollen area.
  • Take a cucumber and cut into small slices. Completely rinse the cucumber and place the slices in the refrigerator. Take one slice of a cucumber and put it in your mouth directly on the infected tooth. The coolness from the cucumber will soothe the ache and take away the pain.

Ulcers :

  • Take 1 teaspoon of Indian gooseberry (amla) powder with ½ teaspoon of powdered rock candy (or unrefined sugar) twice a day on an empty stomach.
  • Take 2 tablespoonfuls (20 ml) raw milk mixed in half a cup of water 2-3 times a day.
  • Mix 1 teaspoon of roasted barley flour into 1 glass of water. Add 1 teaspoon of powdered rock candy (or unrefined sugar). Have this 3-4 times a day.
  • For stomach ulcer treatment, both ripe and unripe bananas are very effective.
  • Take one tablespoon of coconut oil in the morning and another at night for one week.

Underweight :

  • Diet plays an important role in building up health for gaining weight.
  • Underweight persons should eat frequent small meals, as they tend to feel full quickly.
  • The number of calories it contains measures the weight building quality of food.
  • To gain weight, the diet should include more calories than are used in daily activities so as to allow the excess to be stored as body fat. The allowance of 500 calories in excess of daily average needs is estimated to provide for a weight gain of half a kilogram weekly.
  • All refined foods such as products containing white flour and sugar should be avoided as they destroy health.

Urinary Tract Infection :

  • Put 3 tablespoons of powdered coriander seeds and 1 tablespoon of powdered rock candy (or unrefined sugar) in a vessel (preferably an earthen pot) containing 3 cups of water. Keep it overnight. Mix well and drink 1 cup of the liquid 3 times a day. This is a very good remedy for pacifying pitta in the urinary tract.
  • Crush 5 to 6 cloves of fresh garlic. Soak them in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink the water throughout the day.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to a glass of water. Stir the soda until it dissolves completely. Drink the entire solution, preferably on an empty stomach.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of freshly crushed ginger to boiling water. Let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.  Strain it and drink 2 to 3 cups a day. Add honey for a better taste.

Vomiting & Nausea :

  • Sucking a piece of ice controls vomiting.
  • Eat 1/2 tsp. ground cumin seeds.
  • Put 3 tablespoons of powdered coriander seeds and 1 tablespoon of powdered rock candy (or unrefined sugar) in a vessel (preferably an earthen pot) containing 3 cups of water. Keep it overnight. Mix well and drink 1 cup of the liquid 3 times a day. This is a very good remedy for pacifying pitta in the urinary tract.

Warts :

  • Try taping a slice of garlic to the wart. Be sure to first protect the surrounding skin with petroleum jelly.
  • Dab a cotton swab into the tea tree oil and gently apply it to the wart. Repeat this once a day for 10 days.
  • Finely grate a small carrot and combine with a teaspoon of olive oil. Apply the mixture to warts once a day.

Wrinkles & Skin Freshener :

  • Apply coconut oil on the portions of skin and face where wrinkles set in and gently massage every night at bedtime.
  • B-Complex vitamins are great for maintaining healthy skin.
  • Drink a glass of Pomegranate juice every day to make your skin look younger.
  • Wash your face with cool or lukewarm water and use a mild soap.

Yellow Teeth : 

  • Mix salt with the finely powdered rind of lime. Use this as tooth powder frequently.
  • Rinsing your mouth with water right after you drink soda, coffee, tea, or any flavored and colored drink is one of the best teeth whitening remedies.
  • Take out juice from 2 lemons. Mix 1 teaspoon of common salt and stir it until it is dissolved completely. Soak a cotton Q tip and apply this solution. Gently rub it over your yellow teeth to whiten it. Practice this home remedy twice daily until it removes yellow stuff and tartar.
  • Take 2 teaspoons of baking soda. Make a paste by adding 1/2 tablespoon of water. Scrub it fast for 3 to 5 minutes. Alternatively, Replace water with lemon juice for making a paste. You can also use white vinegar to increase the bleaching effect.

 

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Sleep or Nidra as it is known in Ayurveda is given due importance. Nidra is considered as a “trayo upastamba” meaning it is one of the three supporting pillars of life. Proper diet, sleep (Nidra) and a regulated sex pattern are the three pillars known to maintain health. Proper sleep is said to nourish the body, increase life span, improve memory power, enhance fertility and bestow strength and happiness.

Improper sleep is said to bring emaciation, debility, impotence, poor mental functioning, and unhappiness. The complete absence of sleep can lead to death.

Tips to Improve Sleep :

1. Early to bed early to rise should be part of your daily routine.
2. Day time sleeping should be avoided.
3. A hot shower before going to bed can improve the quality of sleep.
4. A light dinner taken 2 to 3 hours before bed time, followed by some walking can result in better sleep.
5. Indulge in lovemaking and other things that are comforting to the mind.
6. Avoid watching television, playing video games, and using laptops or mobile devices before going to bed.
7. Do physical exercises regularly in the morning. Avoid these exercises in the evening though.
8. Drink a glass of warm milk. This is an age-old remedy for insomnia.
9. Include fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. They promote over all well being and a balance in the doshas.
10. Yoga asanas, pranayama, and meditation can be very helpful.