Home Remedies for GAINING WEIGHT

For every person, there is an ideal weight, depending on his/her height and sex, which describes him/her as healthy. A person who weighs 10 percent less than his/her ideal weight is considered moderately underweight. On the other hand, those who weigh 20 percent less than their ideal weight are termed as simply underweight. Being thin can be a hereditary condition or the result of a number of psychological as well as physical factors. To know more about the causes of being underweight, along with its symptoms, browse through the following lines. Causes For Underweight

• Poverty
• Famine
• Torture
• Anorexia nervosa
• Bulimia nervosa
• Cancer or cancer treatment
• Tuberculosis
• Hyperthyroidism
• Type 1 Diabetes
• Anxiety and depressive disorders
• Drug use, especially stimulants
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Malfunctioning digestive organs
• Dental pain
• Over-training (endurance sports)
• HIV/AIDS
• Genetic factors
• Insufficient calorie intake
• Unhealthy eating habits, such as skipping meals and frequent fasting
• Metabolic disorders
• Presence of intestinal worms
• Sexual disorders
• Chronic diarrhea
• Inadequate digestion
• Heredity factors
• Loss of appetite
• Excessive exercising

Symptoms Of Underweight

• Fatigue
• Poor physical stamina
• Low resistance to infection
• Low body weight
• Loss of menstruation

The problem of being underweight has become a common phenomenon. It is a condition, when a person does not have an ideal weight, according to his/her height and sex. A person, who weighs almost 10 to 20 percent below the average, is termed underweight. Some of the causes for underweight problems are rise in the stress level, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, exposure to pollutants, lack of exercise, etc. Bad eating habits also add to the causes for the occurrence of the problem. Being underweight can also arise due to hereditary reasons. Apart from being skinny, a person starts facing a number of health problems. However, gaining weight is not as major problem and can be treated by indulging in the right kind of eating habit. In the following lines, we provide some of the ways to gain weight.Home Remedy For Gaining Weight

• The most effective and simple remedy to gain weight is to consume banana milk shake. It is a fast way to gain weight.

• Another effective way would be to have banana thrice a day. This should be followed with curd or milk.

• Muskmelon is beneficial in treating underweight problem. Have muskmelon three times a day as it helps in gaining weight.

• Another effective way to cure underweight problem would be to have fruit diet with milk. While fruits nourish the body with sugar, milk provides the proteins.

• An effective way to gain weight would be consume a glass of hot milk with a tablespoon of honey.

• Take a cup of milk and put some almonds, date palm and anjeer in it. Boil this milk and have it when warm. This is helpful in treating underweight problem.

• Mangoes are useful in gaining weight. Have a mango followed by a glass of milk. The other way would be to have a glass of mango milk shake every day for a month.

• Raisins are beneficial in solving underweight problems. Have 30 grams of raisins every day for about a month. This would surely cure underweight problems.

• Take 3-4 dry figs and immerse them in water. Keep them overnight. Have this twice a day to get cured of underweight problem.

• Combine equal amounts of pomegranate seed powder, white muesli powder and Indian ginseng root powder. Intake this mixture, twice a day for about a month, along with a glass of water or milk. Not only does it helps gain weight, but also tones up the body.

• Intake 100 to 150 grams of bran with fruits. The best deal would be to take it with papaya. It works as an excellent appetizer improving digestion and reducing constipation.

• Increase in the intake of fatty foods such as flour, rice honey, raisins, figs, dates, butter, germinated wheat, etc.

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Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.This information is solely for informational purposes.

IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor.

SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE EXERCISE...

VERY SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE EXERCISE FOR PREVENTION OF DEMENTIA !! SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE EXERCISE The essence of the exercise is that your "Eyes Must be Closed"  when you are doing this exercise. You must practise the  "Jin Ji Du Li" exercise wit the eyes closed. This exercise was  so simple and amazing that I thought I had to share it here. Here is the exercise:Stand on one leg while your eyes are closed. That is all.  Just try it right now, stop reading and stand up, close  your eyes and try standing on one foot. If you are not able to stand for less than 10 seconds,  it means that your body has degenerated to 60 to 70  years old level in other words, you may be only 40 years  old, but your body has aged a lot faster. I tried this exercise myself when I read the mail.  I thought “oh, big deal, I’m sure I can do this easily”  I was fooling myself, I’m glad I tried it because I discovered  much to my surprise that while I could stand easily on one  foot with my eyes open, trying the same thing with my  eyes closed was another story! I just could not keep my  balance for more than two to three seconds before I  started wobbling and hopping around. You do not need to lift your leg high, if your internal  organs are out of sync, even lifting your leg this bit  will make you wobble. Now this was quite scary because it told me that my  body was almost 60 years old and here was me, barely  into my forties! These Chinese are really very advanced  in their knowledge of the human body. It was very  heartening to know that frequent and regular practice  can help you recover your sense of balance. In fact  Chinese specialists suggest daily practice of Jin Ji Du Li  for 1 minute, this helps prevent dementia. You can try slightly closing both eyes while practicing  Jin Ji Du Li, instead of completely closing them; in fact  this is what the health specialist Zhong Li Ba Ren recommends. Daily practice of Jin Ji Du Li, can help in healing many  illnesses or diseases like  Hypertension, High Blood Sugar or diabetes, Neck and Spinal diseases, it can also prevent you from getting dementia. Zhong Li Ba Ren has written a book titled "Self Help is  Better than Seeking Doctors' Help", which is a bestselling  book that has been the best seller health book in China  since it was first published last year. Its success can be  measured by the fact that it has been reprinted 12 times  within 6 months, with more than 1 million copies sold.  The book is a hot seller because it teaches many simple  practical health tips. It is said that according to the understanding of Chinese  physicians, diseases appear in the body because the  coordination between the various internal organs encounter  problems and that causes the body to lose its balance.  Jin Ji Du Li can readjust this inter-relationship of the  organs and how they function with each other. Zhong  Li Ba Ren stated that many people can't stand on one  foot with their eyes closed for even 5 seconds, but later on as they practice it daily, are able to stand for more  than 2 minutes. As you gain ability to stand for longer time, the feeling  of "head heavy, light feet” disappears. As benefits or  practising Jin Ji Du Li, you will experience that the  quality of sleep improves, the mind clears up and memory improves significantly. Most importantly if you can  practice Jin Ji Du Li with your eyes closed for 1 minute  every day, you will not get dementia. (I think it this also  means the brain will remain healthy). Zhong Li Ba Ren explained that there are 6 important  meridians passing through our legs. When you stand on  a single leg, the weak meridian will feel sore while getting the necessary exercise, and as this happens, the  corresponding organs of these meridians and their  path-ways, start getting the necessary tuning. This method  can focus or concentrate the awareness, and channel the  body's qi to the foot. The beneficial effects of practising  Jin Ji Du Li on various illnesses associated with hypertension, diabetes, neck and spinal diseases are quick to be seen  and felt. Jin Ji Du Li can also prevent gout. Jin Ji Du Li helps to Strengthen body Immunity rapidly Jin Ji Du Li it is suitable for everyone generally. It is the  basic cure for "Cold Feet Disease” and it can also  strengthen the body’s immunity. You do not have to wait  until you have any illness to start practising Jin Ji Du Li.  It is especially beneficial for young people, when they  practice it daily while they are healthy, so that their  chances of contracting the various illness associated with ageing is comparatively lower. Please note that it is not suitable for people over 70 years old, or those old people whose legs are not strong and cannot stand steadily.

CONSTIPATION

A problem of the digestive system, constipation affects people who have infrequent bowel movements, pass hard stools or strain during bowel movements. Constipation is wrongly anticipated as a disease. Rather, it is a symptom of many other diseases. People who suffer from constipation generally have painful bowel movement and often experience straining, bloating and sensation of a full bowel. Although it is not a serious ailment, constipation, if left untreated, can lead to serious problems. Read on to know more about the causes and symptoms of constipation.
Causes Of Constipation

• Overeating/ having heavy meals
• Low fiber diet
• Low intake of fluids
• Lack of salads and fruits in diet
• Diseases like hyperacidity, diabetes, colitis, sluggish liver and tumors
• Weak abdominal muscles
• Holding back stools, when in pressure
• Irregular meals
• Incomplete chewing of food
• High intake of refined foods
• Faulty style of living
• Unhealthy eating habits, including intake of refined and fatty foods
• Insufficient intake of water
• Excessive consumption of tea and coffee
• Insufficient chewing of food
• Wrong combination of foods
• Lack of exercise
• Emotional stress

 

Symptoms Of constipation

• Irregular discharge of stools
• Depression
• Bad breath
• Insomnia
• Pimples
• Heart burn
• Difficulty in eliminating feces
• Coated tongue
• Foul breath
• Headache
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Loss of appetite
• Dark circles
• Dizziness
• Acne
• Mouth ulcers
• Acidity

 

Constipation is a problem of the digestive system. It gives rise to occasional bowel movement, incomplete evacuation of bowel, decrease in the volume or weight of the bowel. Not only is constipation a problem in itself, it is also the cause of many problems which occur due to it as toxins find their way into the bloodstream throughout the body. Some of the diseases caused due to it are appendicitis, rheumatism, arthritis, high blood pressure, cataract, and cancer. Some of the causes of constipation are low fiber diet, low intake of fluids, weak abdominal muscles and high intake of refined foods. When it comes to treating the ailment, the best way to do it is through the home remedies. Apart from solving the ailment, home remedies also add the required nutrients and have no side effect. Look out for some natural remedies to cure constipation.
Home Remedy For Constipation

• The most simple and effective home remedy for curing constipation is to have at least 6 to 8 glasses of water. This is beneficial for digesting and dissolving the nutrients.

• Consuming 2 tablespoons of molasses before going to sleep is a good remedy for treating constipation. You can also add it to milk, fruit juice, or prune juice if you want.

• Cabbage juice also is beneficial in treating constipation. Have half cup cabbage juice two times a day to counter constipation problem.

• Immerse 10 to 12 dry grapes without seeds in milk and heat the milk till it boils. Strain the milk. While you are drinking the milk, chew the grapes side by side. It is one of the useful remedy for treating constipation naturally.

• An effective method would be to immerse 5-10 grams Spiegel seeds in 200 grams of warm milk. Add sugar to it and drink this before going to sleep. Another way of using Spiegel seeds would be to soak 2 tsp of them in water for about 6 hours. Add equal amount of sugar to the mixture. Before going to bed at night, have this mixture.

• Keep water in a copper vessel overnight. Have this water first thing in the morning in an empty stomach. It is a useful remedy for constipation.

• In ½ glass water, mix ¼ tsp of Epsom salt. Drink this combination to cure constipation.

• A combination of orange juice and olive oil would also act beneficial to cure constipation. In ½ cup orange juice, add equal amount of olive oil. Drink this to get rid of constipation.

• Mix equal quantities of carrot juice and spinach juice in a glass. Intake this combination at bedtime. It would cure constipation problem.

• A before meal technique would be to have a tsp of linseed with water. It brings in the much needed lubrication required for constipation.

• Consuming hot water with sour lime juice and half a teaspoon of salt added to it would be beneficial in treating constipation.

• Orange juice when taken empty stomach in the morning would be favorable in treating constipation.

• Fennel seeds will help to cure the digestive problem. In a glass of lukewarm water add a few fennel seeds. Drink this mixture every night before going to bed. It would definitely heal constipation.

• In case of chronic or severe constipation, have figs dipped in water. Consume this in large quantities in the morning time.

• A guava a day in the early morning, keeps constipation away.

 

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Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor.

 

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Medical scheme to cater to senior citizens whose children live abroad

The following article m,ay be of interest to Indians Living
overseas and whose aged parents are home alone in India

TREND R. Hari Ramesh has developed a unique medical scheme to cater to

senior citizens whose children live abroad. PRINCE FREDERICK catches

up with the general physician and geriatrician

R.Hari Ramesh is rudely woken up in the middle of the night by the

piercing ring of his cellphone. The caller is in panic. Speaking in

accented English, he says “Doc, there is an emergency at home. My mom

is not answering my calls. I am worried!” Dr. Hari checks on the old

lady who lives in Chennai with a fulltime helper and reports to her

anxious NRI son: “She is fine. She was sleeping too soundly to hear

the phone. The helper is on a day's leave.”

Dr. Hari is not upset by the false alarm. Like many others, this NRI

has paid him a retainer to keep a watch on his parent in Chennai. The

service includes carrying out a variety of medical check-ups and also

attending to emergencies. The general physician and geriatrician has

built a unique medical practice, catering to ‘NRI parents' around

Adyar and Thiruvanmiyur by entering into annual medical contracts.

For a fixed sum of $ 1000 per annum, Dr. Hari and his team will

regularly visit senior citizens signed on the programme and conduct a

series of tests (including ECG, blood sugar, blood pressure),

supervise the intake of prescribed drugs (if necessary) and conduct

master health check-ups. The package includes a 24-hour doctor-on-call

and ambulance service, and the online relay of the health status of

these patients to their NRI children.

The health package was born out of the concerns frequently voiced by

NRI children of Dr. Hari's patients. The doctor sensed a demand for it

around 12 years ago. While he has been accepting requests for a 24/7

care of such senior citizens for many years now, it is only recently

that it evolved into a comprehensive medical service scheme, which he

calls ‘Home Health Care'. While his medical programme remains

committed to its original goal of serving aged parents of NRIs, it

also caters to other seniors. “We also offer packages tailored for the

slightly different needs faced by senior citizens whose children are

with them.”

Dr. Hari admits that he is not building on an original concept. He

traces his work to what is well-entrenched in Indian society: the idea

of the family physician.

“What we do basically is go to the patient and take care of him/her,

but we have added newer dimensions to this familiar concept to address

the complications of modern life, one of which is aged parents living

alone. It is only going to get more complicated in the future. In

2020, the biggest socio-medico-economic problem in India is not going

to be HIV-AIDS or tuberculosis or any other condition. It's going to

be old age. As a result of medical advancements, life expectancy in

India keeps going up. When people live longer, they tend to develop

degenerative conditions that make them dependant on others.”

Dr. Hari is convinced that preventive or prophylactic pre-paid care of

the aged is the model of the future. Given its rich potential, he

persists with it despite encountering certain problems while

practising it. “Often, the opposition to this model comes from the

patients themselves. The majority of seniors don't warm up to the idea

of being visited by a doctor when they are not in any form of

distress. The service often serves the goal of preventive care, which

is lost on most seniors.”

The NRI children have, however, extended rock-solid support to Dr.

Hari. One of them, Raghu Ram, wants the doctor to take this service to

the other parts of the city and is willing to work with him towards

this end. The plan involves introducing this service in other

localities, including Mylapore, T. Nagar, Kodambakkam, Nungambakkam,

Velachery and Anna Nagar. “From Anna Nagar to Adyar” is how Dr. Hari

refers to this initiative. Among the features planned to be added to

the care of the aged are home monitoring gadgets — including

geo-fencing aids and warning relay instruments — and advanced

electronic medical records.

Dr. Hari is also indirectly spreading this model beyond Chennai.

“Doctors in Mumbai and Delhi have contacted me and inquired about this

model and I have only been too glad to help them adopt it. It's not

good to keep a good thing confined to a city.”

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Nutmeg Health!!!

Nutmeg (known as Jaiphal in India) is generally taken for granted in
recipes like that of cakes and bakes. But did you take its health
effects granted too?
I underestimated the values of nutmeg thinking that it was just a
spice to perk up the flavour in soups, soufflés and cakes. If it was
not available in the store, I never tried to hunt it down in the
market too. Though substantially not proven, the health benefits of
nutmeg are many in the ancient beliefs. Modern research shows that
some of the health benefits are indeed true, if used in moderation.
The Ancient Beliefs

Nutmeg is a remedy for stomach cramps
It can alleviate cardio vascular problems
It can be a cure to plague
A great brain tonic to stimulate the brain
It can cure gastric problems, soothe stomach ache, stop diarrhoea
and vomiting, and also enhance appetite
Provide relief to asthma, cold and cough
An excellent liver tonic to help detoxification

The Modern Findings
Nutmeg can be used in the powdered form or as an oil taken from the
seed of the plant. The nutmeg oil is a volatile essential oil used as
a sedative, stimulant, relaxing, anti inflammatory, antiseptic and
bactericide. It contains myristicin, elemicin, eugenol, and safrole.
Other than for flavouring,due to its medicinal benefits it also has a
significant presence in cosmetics, cough syrups, tooth pastes and the
like.

The anti inflammatory properties makes nutmeg a great remedy for
treating muscular aches, joint pains and sores. Topical use is
recommended for instant pain relief from arthritis, rheumatism,
lumbago etc.
Using nutmeg in food will help your digestive system by aiding
digestion, removing gas from stomach and intestine and curing
flatulence.
Instant stress relief is another benefit of using nutmeg wisely.
It will tone the brain and enhance mental activity.
As you relax and optimize your sleep with its sedative effect,
nutmeg also works to lower your blood pressure.
The anti bacterial properties of nutmeg kill the cavity causing
bacteria in the mouth and keep mouth odour at bay. Treat toothaches by
keeping a few drops of nutmeg oil in a cotton swab on the aching
tooth!
Use nutmeg oil as a cold rub for relief from colds and coughs!
For kidney health and liver health, nutmeg is believed to be a
good detoxifier if used in moderation.

Safety Concerns
A pinch or two can be used in the cuisine to spice up the dishes. A
little extra would be fatal. It is not advisable to use nutmeg powder
or oil if you are pregnant or are lactating though its use in culinary
at that time should be harmless.
Use and Storage
Always use freshly ground nutmeg powder for your cuisine. Grate the
pod only when needed as a pod can remain fresh for a year. Store
nutmeg in an airtight container and the used pod in a plastic wrap to
retain its oil content.
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Healthy cooking secrets !!!

Instead of frying the pappad just apply oil or ghee on the pappad and keep it in the MW. you will get very nice fried one with in a min. Try this.


You can do this for 'kuzh vathal' and also 'Javvaasi vathal' also. In my family we do this often.


For cheese toast or for other dishes use melted or grilled cheese. Use grated cheese instead of slices; you’ll use less.


Instead of potato chips, make potato wedges, and bake them in the oven instead of frying.

Try using other veges instead of – or combined with – potatoes for interesting mash. Pumpkin, chow chow or onion or cauliflower all make tasty and healthy mash.You can use any type of greens also in this.
Grated fruit and vegetables like apple, carrot and beetroot can replace some of the sugar and fat in baking recipes.

Wholemeal flour can substitute for white flour in baking and adds fiber. Experiment with your favorite recipes: start by replacing a quarter of the white flour with wholemeal. Up to two-thirds of the flour in most recipes could be wholemeal.

Icing on cakes can be replaced with a combination of filtered yogurt and honey, fruit or drinking chocolate.

Add chopped dates or figs to replace some of the sugar in cakes and slices. These add a chewy texture and extra fiber.

While making custard, always use low fat milk. You won’t notice it in the final product.

Plain yogurt is delicious when served with some grated fruit. Add a little grated, dark chocolate for an extra touch,for children.

For a good breakfast in a hurry: - fruit, yogurt, milk and oats for a complete breakfast in a drink.
Keep a small container of nuts in your desk drawer for a simple, instant snack.

Vegetable soup and whole grain toast makes a warming, hearty lunch.

Buy reduced-fat versions of dairy products, meat and prepared meals.
Buy whole grain or brown versions of bread, pasta and rice.

Replace potato chips with rice crackers or pita crisps.


Replace 1 cup cream with 1 cup light & creamy evaporated milk, combined with 1 tablespoon cornflour.

Use coconut-flavored evaporated milk instead of coconut milk.

Use Light Cream Cheese spread is an excellent butter substitute on toast, sandwiches and fruit bread; it’s low in fat and tastes great.

Use fresh fruit with low-fat plain yogurt instead of using sweetened yogurt on cereal.

Enjoy healthy cooking!