16. Sore Throat Remedy using Kantakari
- The herb kantakari is a valuable in sore throat remedy.
- An extract of the plant should be used as a gargle for this purpose.
- This extract is prepared by continuously boiling the plant in about two liters of water after washing it thoroughly.

17. Sore Throat Treatment using Liquorice
- Liquorice is a recognized home remedy for sore throat in all parts of India.
- A small piece of raw liquorice should be chewed or sucked for treating this condition.
- The healing property of the herb soothes inflammation quickly

18. Sore Throat remedy using Tea Decoction
- A decoction made from tea leaves is very beneficial in the treatment of a sore throat.
- This decoction, mixed with a pinch of salt, should be used as a gargle.
- It can be used two or three times daily for obtaining relief.
- It is not necessary to use fresh leaves for this purpose.
- Boiling water can be poured over used tea leaves in the tea jug and this decoction used as a gargle.

19. Sore Throat remedy using Marshmallow root tea
- Prepare marshmallow root tea by adding 1 tablespoon of the dried root to a cup.
- Add a cup (8 ounces) of boiling water, keep it covered for at least 10 minutes then strain.
- Drink up to 3 cups a day.

20. Sore Throat remedy using Honeysuckle tea
- Prepare honeysuckle tea.
- Bring 1 quart of water to a boil.
- Add 1 cup of honeysuckle flowers (not the leaves).
- Steep for at least 10 minutes, covered, and then strain.
- Sweeten with honey if desired.
- Drink up to 4 cups a day.

21. Sore Throat remedy using Basil leaves
- Water boiled with basil leaves should be taken as a drink.
- It can also be used as a gargle to relieve a sore throat.
- It is also effective in sore throat treatment.

22. Sore Throat treatment using Tamarind
- Tamarind is also beneficial in the treatment of sore throat.
- Tamarind water should be used as a gargle.
- A powder of the dry leaves and an infusion of the bark can also be used for preparation of a gargle.

23. Sore Throat Treatment using Raspberry
- A raspberry tea gargle is a very effective remedy for getting rid of sore throat phlegm.
- This gargle can be prepared by pouring a cup of boiling water over 2 teaspoons of dried raspberry leaves and allowed to stand for 10-15 minutes.
- This mixture can then be cooled, strained and used as a gargling solution.
- It is important to avoid drinking this gargling liquid and it must be spit out once finished gargling.

24. Sore Throat Treatment using Turmeric
- For allergies and sore throat a gargling solution can be prepared by combining a cup of water, half a teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of turmeric powder.
- Gargling with this mixture two times a day can help provide effective relief from sore throat.
- Instead of a gargle you can even combine a cup of hot milk and half a teaspoon of turmeric powder.
- Drink this mixture twice a day.

Sore Throat Diet : All-Fruit Diet
- Take orange juice and water for three to five days.
- Adopt an all-fruit diet for three or four further days.
- Fruits are extremely rich in nutrients and essential vitamins like vitamin C and A and also in antioxidants.
- This can promote healing and also boost your immune system.

Sore Throat Diet : Well-Balanced Diet
- Thereafter adopt a well-balanced diet.
- Emphasize on seeds, nuts, grains, raw vegetables, and fresh fruit.
- Avoid foods and drinks that could aggravate the condition and hamper the healing process.
- All junk foods and oily or fried foods should be avoided.

CAUSES OF MUMPS

- Virus infection which attacks salivary glands.
- Dietetic errors.
- Mumps are found in cough and cold infections.
- Tongue kissing of the person who is suffering from mumps infections also causes mumps.

SYMPTOMS OF MUMPS

- Swelling of salivary glands.
- Fever.
- Painful swelling.
- Inflammation.
- Ear pain.
- Restlessness.
- Swallowing and chewing becomes difficult.
- Swollen cheeks and spinal chords.
- Tendency of vomiting.
- Headache.

PREVENTION FROM MUMPS

- MMR vaccine is important for children to prevent from measles, mumps and rubella.
- The MMR should be given at 12 or 18 months, with a booster at 4 or 6 years.
- Keep the child away from school to prevent infection.
- Mumps patient should have separate bed, separate lunch and dinner plate as mumps infections are transferable.
- Neck should not be exposed to winds.

REMEDIES FOR MUMPS

- Take equal proportions of asparagus and fenugreek seeds and make a paste and apply it over the swelled part.
- Apply paste of dry ginger for the treatment of mumps.
- Applying a paste of margosa leaves and some turmeric on infected part is beneficial.
- Apply thick paste of chebulic myroblan herb and apply over the swelling, it will provide relief.
- Apply aloe Vera Leaf (peeled from one side) + Warm + Some turmeric water + Extract of barbery and bandage over swelling.
- Smear the leaves of peepal leaves with clarified butter and warm them over fire. Place these leaves over the swelled area and bandage it properly.
- Mullein tea is very effective in the treatment of various diseases. They are rich in minerals, vitamins, and are blood purifier.
- Mix one tablespoon shatvari seeds and one tablespoon methi seeds and make its paste and apply on mumps-affected area.

DIET FOR MUMPS

- Liquid diet is important as swallowing becomes difficult.
- The starch obtained from boiling rice is beneficial.
- Fruit juices except juices from citrus fruits is good.
- A warm water enema should be used daily.
- Hot and cold packs should be applied every two hours.

- Consume lot of lime juice.
- Take half teaspoon of papaya leaves paste with honey.
- Mix 1/4 tsp pf turmeric powder in a glass of water and consume everyday.
- Consume juice of green radish leaves everyday to treat jaundice.
- Drink one or two glasses of sugar cane daily.
- Consume half cup beetroot juice for treating jaundice in a short span.
- Regular drinking of a cup of buttermilk with a pinch of black pepper treats jaundice.
- Eat 1-2 tomatoes or a glass of tomato juice daily on an empty stomach.
- Daily intake of 1 cup of bitter gourd is very beneficial in jaundice treatment.
- Add calcium and iron in your diet.
- Mix 15 gm of snake gourd leaves in 250 ml of boiling water. A decoction of coriander seeds can be prepared by boiling one tablespoon of coriander seeds in 500 ml of water till it is reduced by one-third. The infusion should be given in doses of 30 to 60 ml, mixed with the decoction of coriander seeds, thrice daily.
- A mixture of almonds, dried dates, and. cardamoms is regarded as an effective remedy for jaundice.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Eat lot of green leafy vegetables and fruits.
- Orange juice, sugarcane juice and barley water should be taken.
- Mash a ripe banana along with 1 tablespoon honey and eat twice a day for a few days.
- Frequently take 1/2 teaspoon ginger juice with 1 teaspoon each fresh lime and mint juice mixed with a tablespoon of honey.
- Grind leaves of bel leaves and drink the juice.
- Juice of bitter luffa is a good treatment for jaundice.
- The juice extracted from the green leaves of pigeon pea should be taken in doses of 60 ml daily.
- Take 4 grams of Indian gooseberry with a glass of water. Have this thrice a day for about 20 days.

Herbal treatments for Jaundice

- Chamomile is an herb that is useful for curing the patients.
- All parts of the chicory plant are useful in the treatment of liver ailments.
- The root of the gokulakanta plant is potent in the treatment of liver diseases such as jaundice and hepatitis.
- Indian aloe is an excellent remedy for liver problems such as jaundice.
- Picrorrhiza is one of the two best Ayurvedic remedies for jaundice.
- Ayurvedic herbal supplements for jaundice include Kumariasava, Liverol syrup, Bhumiamla capsules and Punarnana Mandoor.

Dietary Considerations

- Intake of dairy products like cheese and milk should be cut down.
- Oils, fried foods, butter, turmeric, spicy food, pickles and sour products should be avoided in case of suffering from jaundice.

- Salt helps in reducing weight. Add limejuice and salt to lukewarm water and drink empty stomach in the morning to reduce weight.
- Soak 4 to 5 garlic pieces in milk and boil it till the milk is reduced to half. Eat the garlic along with the milk. Garlic helps in removing the unnecessary fat from the body.
- Regularly taking cow’s milk with honey also helps in reducing weight.
- Including snake guord regularly in diet helps in reducing weight.
- Grind carrot and add to butter milk and drink regularly to lose weight.
- Papaya ( not the ripe one) cooked with dhal helps in reducing weight.
- Mix black pepper powder in vegetable soup and vegetables. It not only enhances the flavor of your food items but also helps in controlling obesity and burning excessive fat.
- Eat papaya or vegetable soup as your dinner for 2-3 months if you want a quick weight loss. This works in controlling obesity.
- Drink green tea or ginger tea as ginger is very effective in burning excessive fat in your body.
- Mix small amount of honey and fresh ginger paste. Take this with half tablespoon guggul to control obesity.
- Prepare a drink by adding half teaspoon fresh honey and half teaspoon fresh tulsi paste in a luke warm water. It is an effective home remedy for obesity control.
- You can also try this most common and simple home remedy for obesity. Add half teaspoon fresh lemon juice and half teaspoon fresh honey in a luke warm water. Take this every morning with an empty stomach.
- Eat tomato in early morning as it is beneficial in keeping cholesterol level to the normal and reduce fat.
- Horse gram is also very effective in controlling obesity. Soak 1-2 tablespoon of horse gram in a glass of water and allow it to rest overnight and take the soaked solution every morning in an empty stomach.
- Eat a lot of cabbage, can eat as a salad or added to other food. Try to replace one meal with a cabbage meal.
- Eating 10-12 fully grown curry leaves every morning for 3 to 4 months may be helpful in weight loss for obese and overweight people.
- Eating a tomato in the morning before breakfast for 3 to 4 months may be helpful in weight loss for obese and overweight people.

Health Benefits of Dates :
- Great energy booster.
- Dates get digested very quickly, that’s why they can be used for quick energy and repairing wastes.
- Dates are also excellent remedy for alcoholic intoxication.
- The date is a laxative food. It is highly beneficial in the treatment of constipation as the roughage provided by it stimulates sluggish bowels.
- Dates are an effective remedy for weak heart. Dates soaked overnight in water and crushed in the same water in the morning after removing the seeds should be taken at least twice a week in this condition. It will strengthen the heart.
- Dates are Rich in Potassium and Low in Sodium.
- Researches have revealed that dates are effective in preventing abdominal cancer.
- Dates have a tonic effect and thus, hold value as medicines.

However, as a precaution, dates require great care for selection. The sticky surface of the date attracts dust and impurities of the air to settle there. It is, therefore, advisable to purchase the best varieties in good packing condition and to wash them thoroughly before use.
- When you select dates, always make sure they are evenly colored and fleshy. A dry, withered-looking date has neither any taste nor nutritional benefits.
- Ensure there are no sugar formations on the exterior part of a date. This usually happens around a dry date fruit and is absolutely not suitable to eat.

What are the causes of eczema?
Doctors do not know the exact cause of eczema, but a defect of the skin that impairs its function as a barrier, possibly combined with an abnormal function of the immune system, are believed to be an important factors. Some forms of eczema can be triggered by substances that come in contact with the skin, such as soaps, cosmetics, clothing, detergents, jewelry, or sweat. Environmental allergens (substances that cause allergic reactions) may also cause outbreaks of eczema. Changes in temperature or humidity, or even psychological stress, can lead to outbreaks of eczema in some people.

How Eczema can be treated ?
- Apply coconut oil on the affected area.
- Mudpack when applied in the affected area is also helpful in treating eczema.
- Carrot juice and spinach juice in combination is highly beneficial for eczema.
- Tomato juice is regarded as an effective medicine which clears up the eczema in a matter of days.
- Another effective remedy would be making a paste using 1 tablespoon each of turmeric powder and bitter neem leaves. Apply this paste to the affected areas.
- Eczema can also be treated using water. Cold compress or cold wet fomentation when applied two times a day is found beneficial in treating eczema.
- Take an iron vessel and boil 200 grams of mustard oil in it. Add 50 grams of fresh clean leaves of neem in it. Once the leaves turn black, let it cool and then strain it. Apply this oil 4 times a day to cure eczema.
- Mashed papaya seeds when applied on the eczema affected area reduce itching and help a person suffering from eczema.
- Sun bathing is also helpful in curing eczema. It kills the harmful bacteria and thus treating the inflammation caused.

Dietary Treatments for Eczema :
- Soybean products, eggs, nuts, wheat and maize should be avoided, though food allergies may vary from person to person.
- Sour foods like pickles, curds, etc. must be avoided.
- Salt must be reduced in the diet.

Symptoms :
- Burning in the stomach or upper abdomen.
- Heartburn
- Abdominal pain, bloating (full feeling), belching and gas, nausea, vomiting, acidic taste, “growling” stomach, and sometimes diarrhea.

Causes :
- A disease or an ulcer in the digestive tract might cause indigestion.
- For most people, it is the result of eating too much, eating too fast, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations. Indigestion is not caused by excess stomach acid.
- Being tired or stressed, smoking, or drinking too much alcohol or caffeinated beverages can cause indigestion or make it worse.
Sometimes people have persistent indigestion that is not related to any of these factors. This type of indigestion is called functional, or non-ulcer, and is caused by a problem associated with how food moves through the digestive tract.

Treatment :
- Combine 1 tbsp. of ginger and lemon juice with 2 tbsp. of honey in 8 cups of warm water. Mix these ingredients for several minutes until they are adequately joined. Consume this mixture when you begin to feel the effects of indigestion.
- Green tea and herbal tea are very effective in improving digestion.
- Eat 10 to 20 grapes whenever you experience any type of digestion issue. Grapes are very good at relieving indigestion, as well as an upset stomach.
- Add 1 tbsp. of cinnamon to 8 oz.. of cold water, then mix thoroughly. Drink this mixture 1 hour after you have eaten to prevent or relieve indigestion, as well as flatulence.
- Drink 4 oz. of pineapple juice after each meal to prevent any type of digestion problem, including belching, flatulence or bloating. If you experiencing these problems, consume the drink each day, after every meal, until your indigestion has subsided.
- Avoid eating junk food during indigestion. Foods like fizzy
drinks, caffeinated drinks, garlic, alcohol, acid fruits, chocolate, and
tomatoes/tomato products can give you heartburn and indigestion.
- Start taking diet rich in green leafy vegetables.
- Eat small meals so the stomach does not have to work as hard or as long.
- Eat slowly.
- Caffeine causes the stomach to produce more acid, so reduce or avoid foods and beverages that contain caffeine.
- If stress is a trigger for your indigestion, reevaluating your lifestyle may help to reduce stress. Learn new methods for managing stress, such as relaxation and biofeedback techniques.
- Smokers should consider quitting smoking, or at least not smoking right before eating, as smoking can irritate the stomach lining.
- Avoid wearing tight-fitting garments because they tend to compress the stomach, which can cause its contents to enter the esophagus.
- Do not exercise with a full stomach. Rather, exercise before a meal or at least one hour after eating a meal.
- Do not lie down right after eating.

What causes dark circles under the eyes ?
- Dark Circles under eyes are generally due to a lack of sleep, fatigue, stress, deficiency or some disease.
- Dark circles may be hereditary.
- Nasal congestion can also cause dark under eye circles.
- Chronic atopic eczema on skin can cause dark circles.
- Dark circles under eyes may also be due to aging which thins the skin around the eyes.
Eyelid swelling or eye puffiness can produce shadows producing light dark eye circles.

Natural Home Remedies for treating dark circles:

- Drink at least ten glasses of water everyday.
- Do not leave cream on the skin around the eyes for long periods. Remove the cream applied around the eye after 10 min.
- Mix one teaspoon flour, one teaspoon milk, a pinch of sugar, 1/4 spoon honey and squeeze half lemon juice. Apply it on face and once it is dry, rub the face with wet hands, till the pack in removed.
- Grate cucumber / potato and squeeze fresh juice out of gratings. Dip two cotton balls in it and keep these cotton balls on eyes. This relaxes eyes and relieves the tiredness of eyes.
- Apply a paste of fenugreek mixed in milk on dark circles in the night. Wash off in the morning and watch dark circles vanish for good.
- Take a teaspoon of tomato juice, a few drops of lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder (if you are not allergic to it) and a little flour, enough to make a paste and apply.
- Apply a paste of turmeric powder with pineapple juice for dark circles under the eyes.
- Crush some mint and apply it around the eye.
- Massage with almond oil under and around eyes at bed time daily for 2 weeks and see the improvement. Almond is very good skin food and helps to remove dark circles.
- Rub the area with a powdered Vitamin E capsule and wipe off with a mixture of honey and egg white. This will reduce darkness around the eye.
- Put hot and cold clothes alternatively under eyes for 10 minutes. Then apply some almond oil on the dark surface before going to bed.
- The acupressure point for eyes is on the mount below the index finger of your palms. Pressing this mount may help.

Exercise for Dark Circles under the Eyes :
- Do various breathing exercises, like pranayam. This is a very helpful eye care and removes your dark circles naturally.
- Rest your index finger and middle finger of your both hands on the area just above the eye brows. And then lift up your eyebrows keeping the fingers fix. Do this for 10-15 times, it is a very effective exercise.
- Live a stress-free life, take proper rest, proper sleep and stay happy. Keep a physical and emotional balance of body and mind.