Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Sinus infection home remedy using ancient Indian remedies


Sinus infection home remedy using ancient Indian remedies


Ayurveda means "the science of life" and is practiced mainly in the Indian subcontinent. It is an ancient holistic system of medicine as it blends meditation, yoga, astrology, herbal medicine, massage and dietary advice.

Ayurveda is very beneficial for skin conditions such as eczema, acne, stress-related conditions such as migraine and fatigue and is also a very effective sinus infection home remedy.

This ancient Indian remedy uses medical products which are prepared from plants using bark, root, fruit, leaves and sometimes seeds. When you are suffering from excess phlegm caused by your sinus, you would typically be treated with warm, light, dry foods and with fasting and avoiding cold drinks that would worsen your infection. Foods to avoid are sweet and juice vegetable but you are recommended to eat more hot, spicy foods, apples, pears, leafy vegetables and beans.

Other than the nutritional aspect, it can also be used in many other ways and we have suggested two of the more widely used plants to use as your sinus infection home remedy.

The "Neem" plant

In India, this plant has been hailed as "the village pharmacy" because of its many medicinal qualities. It is known to stimulate the immune system, promotes a healthy circulative, respiratory system, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-septic. If you want to safeguard your house against airborne diseases, hang two bunches of "Neem" leaves at the main doorway of your house.
A mixture of saffron and "Neem" leaves provide cleansing and anti-bacterial qualities ,so use it to wash your house entrance every morning and if you are not feeling well because of your sinus, you can place the leaves on the bed and around the bedside and it will help you to recover swiftly.

The Basil plant

The basil is an important symbol in the Hindu religious tradition and is worshipped in the morning and evening by Hindus at large. The basil plant helps to purify the atmosphere and is encouraged to be grown and placed in a pot in the front and back of the house.
There are many tips on how you can use basil as an effective sinus infection home remedy -

1. A decoction of the leaves with honey and ginger is very effective for many respiratory system disorder such as sinus, bronchitis and asthma.
2. Drinking the juice extracted from basil leaves can also bring down a fever and eases a sore throat.
3. Chewing on the leaves helps to loosen the mucus, relieves cold and flu.
4. Pound basil leaves and mix it with sandalwood paste and apply on the forehead makes an excellent relief for a sinus headache.

BABY FOOD RECIPES

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CHICKEN HEARTS APPLE
Baby food recipes

Material:
250 grams of chicken liver
2 apples, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and cut into pieces
3 pieces potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons green peas

Directions:
1. Cook all ingredients until cooked.
2. Drain and puree (or chopped finely for children ages 8 months and up)

BABY FOOD RECIPES - FISH APPLE
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 pieces of fish fillets
2 apples, peeled, cut into pieces

Directions:
1. Boil the ingredients until cooked. Drain and puree.

Note:
For children 8 months, the food should not be crushed but only finely chopped. It is good to stimulate the growth of teeth and to train the muscles of the mouth and gums to bite.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CARAPPEAR
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 stalks carrots, peeled, cut into pieces
2 apples, peeled, cut into pieces
2 pieces of pear, peeled and cut into pieces

Directions:
1. Kl Boil carrots for 10 minutes, then amsukkan apple and pear. Cook until soft.
2. Drain and puree (or chopped finely for children ages 8 months and up)

BABY FOOD RECIPES - steamed fish
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 snapper fillet (or other fish species, according to taste)

Directions:
1. Steam the fish until cooked and then mashed.
2. Can be mixed with pureed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, etc.).

BABY FOOD RECIPES - Broccoli POTATO
Baby food recipes

Material:
7 broccoli florets, discarding the stem
2 potatoes, peeled, cut into pieces
Chicken broth / meat taste (only boiled water chicken / meat, without salt or other seasonings)

Directions:
1. Steam the broccoli and potatoes until cooked.
2. Blend the two ingredients with the processor / blender.
3. Give the broth to taste.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - VEGETABLE INTERFERENCE
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 carrot, peeled, cut into pieces
1 piece of potato, peeled, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons green peas (can be replaced other green vegetables, eg broccoli,
zuchini, celery, etc.)
Chicken broth / meat taste (only boiled water chicken / meat, without garammaupun other seasonings)

Directions:
1. Boiled / steamed until cooked all the ingredients and puree.
2. Give the chicken broth / meat taste.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CHICKEN SOUP
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 piece of chicken thighs, remove skin, cut meat into pieces (bones were not removed)
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled, cut into pieces
1 stick carrot, peeled, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons green peas
500 ml water

Directions:
1. Cook all ingredients until cooked.
2. Discard the chicken bones, then puree all ingredients

BABY FOOD RECIPES - puree CARROT
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 medium carrots, peeled
Boiled water to taste

Directions:
1. Steam the carrots until tender then puree. Add water as needed.
2. Presentation: Give the carrot puree as single or mixed foods
with pulp POTATO / SWEET POTATOES porridge.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - pea puree
Baby food recipes

Material:
250 grams of fresh or frozen peas

Directions:
1. Boil peas until cooked and then mashed.
2. Strain the rough skin so do not take part inedible.
3. Presentation: Give peas puree as a single food or
mixed with porridge POTATO / SWEET POTATOES porridge.