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summer home-made deodorant you must try

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We lean to sweat more in the summer season and frequently choice to using the deodorant or body spray. But if you want to choose for natural, chemical-free options, you could use tea tree oil so find out  summer home-made summer home-made deodorant you must trydeodorant you must try.

This essential oil is refreshingly therapeutic and eliminates the odour-causing bacteria, thanks to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It is perfect for the summers and has the pleasant fragrance as well. Here are some more home remedies for body odour problem.

Steps:

  • Mix two drops of tea tree essential oil with 2 tablespoon of water.
  • You could store these ingredients in the spray bottle. make sure that you shake well before use.
  • Spray and massage tea tree solution gently on the underarms and neck.

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Best summer dinner recipes 

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Summer recipes do consist of dinner recipes and can be served for family and friends for them to relish the taste. Housewives need not worry about what to serve.
Summertime one would like to have tasty dinners as one spends more time at home. Serve them hot and the whole family will relish them. Housewives can try out several kinds of summer recipes. There are popular dinner recipes which undoubtedly can be served at dinner time.

1. Cereal-Coated Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

2
broccoli crowns, cut into small florets
6
cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
4 tbsp.
olive oil
Kosher salt
Pepper
2 c.
rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies), lightly crushed
1/2 c.
grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
4
6-oz boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 c.
low-fat plain yogurt
1 c.
low-sodium marinara, warmed

Directions

Heat oven to 450°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss broccoli and garlic with 3 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt as well as pepper.
In a shallow bowl, combine rice cereal, Parmesan, and remaining tablespoon oil.
Brush both sides of chicken with yogurt, season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then of course coat with cereal mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere; place on the prepared baking sheet, nestling it among broccoli.
Roast for 15 minutes. Spoon marinara on chicken and sprinkle with mozzarella. Heat broiler and broil until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Serve topped with additional Parmesan if desired.
This is one of the popular summer recipes.

2. The Instant Pot

Instant Pot has become one of the popular dishes in the kitchen. The pressure cooker/rice cooker/crockpot can drastically cut your time in the kitchen, thus making it easier than ever to throw together healthy meals on the fly.

3. Goulash

This dish originally hails from medieval Hungary and is a common dish prepared by cowboys and herdsmen in the region. It is tasty and a filling meal. It is a simple dish with onions, paprika, and tomato in three different forms coming together to season the beef on all fronts. The pasta is cooked in tomato sauce and beef broth, none of the flavors are diluted by water. Just 1 cup of cheddar melted and tastes way out! One can have it with friends.

Better-Than-Takeout Beef and Broccoli

This is a tasty dish to try out.

ingredients:

For the marinade
2/3 c.
low-sodium soy sauce, divided
Juice of 1/2 lime
3 tbsp.
packed brown sugar, divided
2 tbsp.
cornstarch, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb.
sirloin steak, sliced thinly against the grain
2 tbsp.
vegetable oil
3
cloves garlic, minced
1/3 c.
the low-sodium beef (or chicken) broth
2 tsp.
Sriracha (optional)
1
head broccoli, cut into florets
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish
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Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk 1/3 cup soy sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until the ingredients are combined. Add steak, season with salt and pepper, and toss until steak is coated. Marinate 20 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add steak in a single layer, working in batches if needed, and cook until seared, about 2 minutes per side. Remove steak and set aside.
Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch until garlic is coated, then stir in broth, remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar, remaining 1/3 cup soy sauce, and Sriracha. Bring mixture to a simmer. Add broccoli and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper (if necessary), then return the steak to skillet.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving. Dinner Recipes for the summer can be tried out for friends and family to enjoy the treat. Here you can also read Best Summer Weight Loss Foods.

5 top Ayurvedic Face Packs For Glowing Skin

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Ayurveda is most useful and successful means for achieving glowing skin. You would be amazed to find great quantity of beauty secrets in form of face masks and other mediums. They all treat and heal dull and blemished skin to make it into the glowing and healthy skin. 5 top Ayurvedic Face Packs For Glowing Skin.

Marigold Face Pack for Glowing Skin:

It is time you give it the shot. Genda or Marigold flowers are easily available. So just clutch a few and make fresh flowery paste with some raw milk and one tablespoon of honey. Apply this paste to face and leave it on for about 10 to 15 minutes before you wash it with the lukewarm water.

Besides an amazing aroma, pack also has antibacterial & antiseptic properties that heal the intensified or worsen pimples. Doing this for at least 1 or 2 times per week helps to tighten the pores and leads to wonderful glowing skin. This is the pefect ayurvedic face pack for an oily skin.

Turmeric and Besan Pack:

This is most common homemade ayurvedic face pack for the glowing skin used especially during wedding season, as it helps to improve the to be wedded bride’s skin.

Mix four tbsp of besan to ½ tbsp of turmeric powder and make a paste by using water. You can also add some raw milk or malai for added smoothness. Use this at least once a week, for about 10-15 minutes to get bright and glowing complexion.

Tip:

  • Immediately wash the face once you see face pack cracking.
  • Dry face packs should not remain on skin for long as it can bring forth fine lines and wrinkles.

Chandan or Sandalwood Mask:

5 top Ayurvedic Face Packs For Glowing SkinTo make this chandan face mask, you can use easily available sandalwood powder instead of grabbing the sandalwood stick and rubbing it on stone. Both alternatives do equal justice. Regardless of what you use, mix sandalwood with some water or rose water and apply it on face for about 15 minutes and rinse it off. This is among most popular of face packs for the glowing skin.

The benefits of this Chandan face mask are that it reduces the pimples, improves glow and makes the skin soft. Use it for 5 to 6 times a week for better results.

Aromatic Facemask:

You can achieve this aromatic face mask by mixing following ingredients.

  • One small tablespoon of sandal wood paste
  • two drops of rose oil
  • one drop of lavender oil
  • two tablespoon of besan
  • A pinch of turmeric powder
  • Mix it all with some malai or buttermilk

Apply on the face and leave the paste for at least 10 to15 minutes and when used at least once a week, it relieves stress, thus giving the skin youthful glow.

Ayurvedic Scrub:

Make a scrub with one tablespoon of fine rice flour and sandalwood powder. To it, add conch shell powder (optional –great for treating pimples), 1/2 a tbsp. of milk powder, and one tablespoon of besan along with rose water. Use this ayurvedic scrub once or twice a week for a spa like scrubbing experience.

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Amazing Beauty benefits of Multani mitti or fuller’s earth

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Amazing Beauty benefits of Multani mitti or fuller’s earth

Multani mitti is better known as Fuller’s earth, is a clay substance that is vastly popular for its healing property against an acne and blemishes. It is very rich in the magnesium chloride which helps to reduce an acne. Originally used as an permeable in the wool industry this ingredient is now greatly used in many of the skin care products. You can use it as the cleanser, toner and most significantly as multani mitti facial packs, which are very popular. It is very pocket friendly and also has no side other effects. Go natural this time to have the glowing skin. It is sweat opposed to and can also be used to improve the hair condition. But for today, I will concentrate on the benefits of multani mitti on face and skin. Let us have a look on Amazing Beauty benefits of Multani mitti.

  • It removes all the dead skins from the face and makes space for pores to breathe
  • You can get the glowing skin with mask of Multani media pack
  • Skin Texture or skin apearance will be improved from rough to smooth
  • It helps in removing an acne and blemishes from the skin
  • This can be used in form of serum
  • People having oily skin can also use this with combination of rose water to get rid of an oil and to get smooth skin
  • As use of multani mitti improves the blood circulation, dry & rough skin will be eventually removed once it has been applied by combining with a almond paste and milk
  • As, Multani mitti have the well absorbing properties of oil, in most of facial pack this can be added. It also proving the cooling effect to the skin whenever you are feeling hot during summer seasons
  • If you are having any allergic reaction during summer season, it is quite likely to get redness and rashes. Here is Multani mitti work as amazing. All redness and rashes would be reduced by this effect.Amazing Beauty benefits of Multani mitti or fuller’s earth
  • Multani mitti reduces scar marks. Apply paste of one table spoon of carrot pulp mixed with little quantity of Multani mitti and two tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Use multani mitti as the scrub, this can removes the black heads and white heads completely. For making the scrub add multani mitti with grinded almonds and glycerine soap. Use this mixture to scrub face.
  • It also reduces the pigmentation and sun tan. Multani mitti will heal scar marks. You can add an essential oil with mitti for face pack which gives the soft skin within no time.
  • Multani mitti is truly the great skin care ingredient. It would help to give skin a new tone. Mix tablespoon of multani mitti with 1 beaten egg and tablespoon of curd. Mix it well and apply it on face. Wash it after 20 minutes to get a toned skin.

How important mangojuice in summer?

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Mango juice is tasty and children love fruit juice. Mothers love to prepare a mango drink for their child. Summertime is mango time and people purchase them for taste.

Mangoes are indigenous to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Southeast Asia and are known for their delectable taste and flavor. It is a summer fruit and is full of several useful nutrients that keep one healthy, content as well as cheerful. Mango juice is tasty and can be had in the summertime. Children love the taste of fruit juice.

Mangoes are enriched in protein, fiber, vitamins, iron, and other essential minerals. The can form value to anyone’s diet, especially kids. A glass full of Mango fruit juice every morning keeps a kid energetic, healthy and active throughout the day. By fortifying immunity in kids, it also helps in fighting a lot of diseases that children are often prone to.

It is tasty and we also made use of rituals in the East. Mango groves shelter for animals in summer. Apart from India, Mango is also the national fruit of Pakistan as well as the Philippines. In Bangladesh, a mango tree is acknowledged as a national tree.

Mango is a cool drink in the scorching heat. It is very tasty and nourishing too! Mango is a very sweet fruit and one needs not to add sugar. Frooti juice is a very popular drink. Mango juice can be served at parties.

Mangoes contain plenty of Vitamin C, beta carotene, potassium, iron, and several other nutrients which do help in fighting infections, as well as maintaining the overall well-being of one’s body. The exotic fruit is stimulating and nourishing and is much relished during the summer months, as it is known for its delicious and heavenly taste. There are a variety of mangoes to choose from and their juices taste differently. As mangoes are filled with potassium, the juice does help build as well as repair muscles and is a favorite among bodybuilders as well as athletes.

Health Benefits of Mango Juice:

Keeps a person Healthy
Helps Prevent Anemia
Good for Eyes
Strengthening Bones
Useful in Pregnancy
Maintains Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Helps in Digestion
Helps in getting Glowing Skin
Boosts Immunity
Boosts Memory
Relieves Heat Stroke
Alkalizes the Entire Body

One cannot imagine summers without mangoes? It is a popular fruit during summer. Adults and children as well find mangoes are hard to resist. It does not contain too many calories and is a great source of vitamin A, beta carotene and potassium.

It is difficult to forget this fruit during the summer season. Mangoes are hard to resist. Frooti juice is sumptuous to taste.

People simply love to eat them raw. Be it dinner or lunch or even breakfast mango is served to the family. The mango juice is healthy to drink and on account of its taste and nutrition is a much-preferred drink.

Children can have it with milk and mango milkshake is very popular with the teenagers who have it on an outing. The pulp can be frozen.

Want to make mango juice recipe to be more party-friendly?

Add a couple of mint leaves. Gently crush them between the fingers before adding to the drink. The slight flavor of mint does make the juice great.
Fresh Basil leaves are also a great complimenting ingredient.
Add some milk to milk to make mango milkshake.
Adding yogurt to the fresh juice in order to make  Mango Lassi.
Chop mangoes into small pieces without the skin and then add that to the pitcher.
One can also add a teaspoon of chopped ginger in order to give a little zing.

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Magical home remedy to get rid of sun tan

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It is summer time, and your skin is prone to suffer from sun tans or sunburns. Here is a Magical home remedy to get rid of sun tan you can keep handy to manage this common ‘summer skin damage’ better.

What you need

A pack with the lemon and aloe vera is soothing for this purpose. For instance, an ingredient like lemon is natural bleaching agent and an antioxidant that fights off free radicals. Similarly, aloe vera comes with the calming properties and heals sun damage effectively. It shields the skin and leaves it rejuvenated. Here is how to take care of your skin this summer.

Magical home remedy to get rid of sun tanSteps:

  1. Take a few drops of lemon juice and mash out some aloe vera leaves.
  2. Mix the 2 ingredients into a paste-like consistency for easy application.
  3. Apply this gently onto tanned area and allow it to dry.
  4. Make use of this paste at least twice or thrice a day to improve the skin’s condition.

Try this remedy and enjoy with free-skin tan.
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Foods helps in reducing body heat

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Foods helps in reducing body heat

One of the easiest ways to stay hydrated in addition to controlling body heat is by eating kind of foods that help to reduce body temperature naturally. Here explained Foods helps in reducing body heat, These include:

Cardamom – In line with an ancient practice of Ayurveda, using cardamom is best way to relieve body temperature naturally. You can add cardamom in the tea as well as add as a flavoring agent in sweets and savory dishes.

Peaches – Excessive body heat affects skin and frequently ends in rashes in addition to skin soreness. Peaches are generally known for containing vitamins A new, B2 and potassium content, which are essential for maintaining the healthy skin and body. Dried peaches also helps in regulating an amount of heat produced by the body.

Apricot – Drink a glass of apricot juice mixed with the honey to cool body temperature and quench the thirst.

Buttermilk – Drinking buttermilk in Summer helps in providing the body with required probiotics, minerals and vitamins that may be depleted on account of an excessive sweat.

Foods helps in reducing body heatWatermelon – Watermelon is that one fruit that contains almost 95 percent of water and helps in reducing body heat immediately.

Coconut water – Re-hydrate your body with a glass of coconut water as it helps in naturally balancing out electrolytes in addition to regulating the body temperature.

Other foods to help reduce body heat include cucumbers, bananas, sugarcane liquid, barley, citrus fruit juices and organic teas for example mint & fennel green tea.

Note : Please consult your doctor in case your body temperature doesn’t normalize even after following these remedies.

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Coronavirus vaccine: Everything you need to know 

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Coronavirus vaccine is being developed in order to contain the virus. People all across the world are worried about the virus and are taking necessary precautions from being affected by it.
It has been rather only three months since the Coronavirus has emerged in China, causing fever, coughing, and, in severe cases, pneumonia. The disease known as Covid-19 has made its foray into several countries and many people have been affected by it. There has been much worldwide concern expressed about it and in all countries, necessary precautions are being taken to deal with it. Efforts are on to come up with a Coronavirus vaccine as it is the need of the hour. The virus is deadly and needs to be treated.
People are making use of face masks all across the world. Travelers are being rounded and checked medically to ensure that they are not infected by the virus. The World Health Organization is much concerned about Covid-19’s fatality rate which is growing globally. It is very contagious. Still, most people do recover in a week or two, without the need for hospitalization. There is panic no doubt, as people are scared they will be infected by it.

More about COVID-19

COVID-19 is a potentially fatal respiratory illness and is forcing the cancellation of major events, postponing sports seasons and sending many people into self-imposed quarantine.
Scientists are making earnest efforts to better understand the virus’s genetic makeup, how it infects cells and also how effectively it can be treated. As of now, there is no cure, and medical specialists can only treat the symptoms of the disease. However, the long-term strategy to combat COVID-19 has spread to every continent worldwide besides Antarctica in order to develop a vaccine.
Developing new vaccines does take time and they must be rigorously tested and confirmed safe via clinical trials prior to being routinely made use of in humans.
Vaccines are incredibly important in fighting against diseases.

What is a vaccine?

A vaccine is a type of treatment that is aimed at stimulating the body’s immune system to fight against infectious pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses.
As the human body is resilient to disease, it is better to evolve a natural defense system against nasty disease-causing microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. The defense system which happens to be the immune system is made up of different types of white blood cells that can rather detect as well as destroy foreign invaders. Some eat up the bacteria, some produce antibodies which can tell the body what to destroy and take out the germs, while other cells memorize what the invaders tend to look like, so the body that the body responds quickly if they invade again.

Making of a COVID-19 vaccine

The pathogen at the center of the outbreak, SARS-CoV-2, actually belongs to the family of viruses referred to as coronaviruses. In developing a vaccine that does target SARS-CoV-2, scientists are making conscious efforts. The projections do enable the virus to enter human cells where it can rather replicate and make copies of itself. They are known as “spike proteins” or “S” proteins. Researchers have indeed been able to map the projections in 3D, and the research does show that a viable antigen can be in any Coronavirus vaccine.
This so as the S protein is prevalent in Coronaviruses battled against in the past which includes one that caused the SARS outbreak in China in 2002-03. On account of this, the researchers got a head start on building vaccines against part of the S protein and also making use of animal models. Coronavirus vaccine is being prepared by companies in order to ensure that the virus does not take its toll.

Several companies across the world working on a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine are involved in developing different ways to stimulate the immune system. Some research organizations are focusing on amplifying the immune response. This approach is targeted more toward the elderly, who do not respond as effectively when vaccinated. It is hoped that by studying adjuvants to boost a vaccine, the elderly can be vaccinated with a mix of ingredients that would rather supercharge their immunity.

When will a vaccine be available?

It is understood that the vaccine is roughly a year and a half away, even though human trials do start within the next month or two. Efforts are on.
Vaccine production takes a long time as many steps are involved and a lot of regulatory hurdles that need to be got over. Coronavirus vaccine is the need of the hour as people are much concerned about the virus.

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Summer hair tips for men

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Summer hair tips for men

Summer is season of hazards & problems and this is time the men should be over protective in taking best care for their hair. It is important to protect hair from the sweltering heat of the sun and as you remain outside for most time of the day direct sun rays make hair appear so dull and shine less. In summer men come across several problems related to the hair fall and thus there are several things for them to do and not to do. here are few summer hair tips for men.

Avoid chlorine in water

Pool is best place for men in summer. They love to take the direct thrust into water. However, pool water contains chlorine and this can badly affect quality of hair. Chlorine makes hair completely dry and it feels like straw. Thus, it is very important that you wear a swimming cap before taking a leap. This will help on keeping the genuine hair quality.

Short hair is always an advantage

It is a request to all men, not keep hair long during summer season. Short hair calls for easy maintenance as you do not have to do so many things to help hair stay so smooth and silky. During the day time always make sure to wear a cap when going out.

Shampoo your hair with an herbal product

It is vital that you shampoo your hair on regular basis. As you sweat more at the time of summer the salt content of the sweat tends to damage the hair quality. Moreover, due to the scorching heat and dust the scalp gets dirty so easily. Thus, it is important that you wash your hair on regular basis. You can do this on every alternate day to keep the hair so fresh and clean. Once the hair is made to stay clean you are sure to appear smart and fresh. However, it is always good for men to make use of the herbal based shampoos and conditioners. This helps your hair stay in the best of order and there is less of frizzing and dryness.

Regular oiling of hair is important

In summer men need to have more of hair conditioning. For this you need to oil the hair on regular basis. Make sure that you apply oil on the hair at least three times in a week. Oil can cause hair hydration from inside till the outside edge. In case you want the hair to stay healthy you have to oil the hair on regular basis. Regular oiling will make the hair grow fine and with the perfect hydration the hair will stay in the right state without getting too dry and frizzy.

summer hair tips for menSun screen lotion for scalp

Please do not get surprised as sun screen lotion is applicable both for the skin and for the hair as well. Make sure to have sun screen application on the scalp and this will help the hair stay protected from the damaging rays of the sun. So, it is always important for you to cry the hair styling gel and in the way you can really protect the hair from the harsh and damaging ultra violet rays of the sun. Summer is the most critical season and this is the time you should take proper care of the head and the hair so as to prevent unnecessary hair loss and hair damaging.

Avoid too much usage of hair styling tools

You have lots of tools these days to keep the hair in the right state. Please do not make use of these tools too often in summer. As you have the blow dryer and you even have the tool of flat iron. In summer the hair tends to remain so wet. So it takes more time for the tools to bring the hair to perfect style. For the same you require applying too much heat to the hair and this can be really damaging. However, if you really desire to make use of the styling tool it is best that you take to the application of the hear protectant. This can to an extent help in maintaining the sanctity and the perfect hair quality.

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How to prepare ugadi pachadi?

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Ugadi pachadi will be served also this Ugadi 2020 as its sour and sweet taste I meant to be auspicious to have. Devotees prepare it at home and it is also served in temples.
Festival time in India means much gaiety and also tasty food items. Ugadi 2020 will also be celebrated in an auspicious manner and the traditional Ugadi pachadi will be served to the guests as well as family members.
Hindu New Year celebrations do center around Ugadi pachadi as well. This is a tasty special chutney-like dish. It is a combination of tamarind, neem flowers, jaggery, salt, pepper, and green mango in order to make traditional Ugadi pachadi. It is a favorite item during the festival. Ugadi 2020 will certainly be celebrated well this year also and Ugadi pachadi will be a much-desired item.

1 cup (240 ml) of water, divided
1/4 cup (60 g) of tamarind paste
1 small, raw green mango
1 tablespoon (14 g) of neem flower buds
1 tablespoon (8 g) of grated jaggery
1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) of ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt

1. Peel and chop the green mango.

Make use of a vegetable peeler or small knife in order to remove the peel from a small mango. Then use a knife to remove the large seed and dice the mango into 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch (0.64 to 1.27 cm) pieces. Set the diced mango aside.
The raw mango has a taste that really makes one feel to have more of the Ugadi pachadi. For an even bigger surprise, leave the peel on the mango when you dice it.

2. Dissolve the tamarind in 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of water.

Put 1/4 cup (60 g) of tamarind paste into a bowl and pour in 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of water. Use the fingers or a spoon in order to mix the tamarind until it does get dissolved and is then prepared as a cloudy liquid.

The sweet-sour flavor of tamarind can rather be offish but yet it is relished. Ugadi 2020 will definitely usher in this tasty liquid although it is sour and sweet.

3. Strain the tamarind juice into a bowl and add 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of water.

Set a small fine-mesh strainer over one’s serving bowl and pour the tamarind juice into it. Get rid of the solids from the pulp that are left in the strainer. Then stir the remaining water into the serving bowl in order to dilute the tamarind juice a little. For a stronger tamarind flavor, dilute it with less water.

4. Stir in the jaggery until it gets dissolved.

Add 1 tablespoon (8 g) of grated jaggery to the tamarind juice in the bowl and then stir gently until it gets completely dissolved.
The sweetness of jaggery represents happiness.

5. Mix in the mango, neem flowers, salt, and pepper.

Stir in about 1 tablespoon (10 g) of the diced mango (or more according to one’s preference), 1 tablespoon (14 g) of neem flower buds, 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) of ground pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt. Serve the Ugadi pachadi as part of your Ugadi celebrations.
It is better to use the Ugadi pachadi soon after mixing it since it does not store well. In South India, In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Ugadi is celebrated by the Hindus and is a festival that ushers in the new year of promise and hope. At this festival the Ugadi pachadi is served as it is sweet and sour, thus indicating the good and difficult moments in life.

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How to Use Coconut Oil for Hair Growth

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It is critical to avoid additives and impurities that can further impair hair growth. The best solution is to use only organic virgin coconut oil. The top choice is Spectrum Organic Coconut Oil and is the most natural form available. You can find it at most health food stores or a Whole Foods store. here are some of the tips on How to Use Coconut Oil for Hair Growth.

Warm Coconut Oil

Gently rewarm a jar of coconut oil in warm water. It appears solid in jar, but melts when heated. Avoid using a microwave as it can damage and alter the chemical structure of the oil.

moisten with Warm Water

Use warm water to thoroughly dampen your hair.

Spoon Coconut Oil

Take tablespoon of warmed coconut oil and place into your hand. Begin to apply to your hair. A good rule of thumb is to use 2 tablespoons for shoulder length hair and up to 4 tablespoons for longer hair. Apply the coconut oil directly to the roots of your hair by using your fingertips.

Massage the Scalp

Massage for at least 3 minutes to get the maximum effects while improving the circulation in your scalp. Do not worry if a few strands of hair fall out, as this is normal during the massage process.

Put on Shower Cap

Cover your hair with a shower cap and let the coconut oil work its’ magic.

Wait

How to Use Coconut Oil for Hair Growth20 to 30 minutes is the minimum. If you have the time, leaving the shower cap on overnight will provide the best results.

Wash off

Gently rinse with a sulphate and preservative free shampoo. No additional conditioner will be required, as the coconut oil will leave your hair soft and silky.

Tips and Precautions

Avoid hair straighteners.

Hair straighteners are commonly used by many people, but are in fact one of the most hair damaging of all treatments. The excess heat dries out your hair and permanently damages it.

Avoid over brushing.

The repetitive brushing action damages the hair and results in split ends due to mechanical trauma. Brushing a few times a day is fine, but more excessive brushing will leave the hair damaged and unhealthy looking.

Let your hair dry naturally when possible.

The excess heat produced by most hair dryers further dries out and damages your hair.

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5 yummy summer salads to keep you hydrated

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5 yummy summer salads to keep you hydrated
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As temperature rises outside, you are naturally more tempted towards biting into ice creams & gelatos. But these treats might not be the good option to keep you hydrated during summers. To help you out, we have put together the list of 5 refreshingly delicious salads to enjoy all summer long. Packed with the powerful vitamins and antioxidants, these salads will keep you hydrated by contributing to the overall fluid intake. Additionally, these salads would help to keep your sweet tooth under control, keeping the waistline in check. here are five yummy summer salads to keep you hydrated.

Cucumber and mint salad

This salad recipe is easy, delicious as well as healthy. Cucumbers are a great source of sustained energy plus they can keep you hydrated throughout the day. Both cucumber and mint are best known for their minerals and vitamins, but they are more than just nutritional powerhouses. They are an amazing way to detoxify your body.

Cucumber mango salad

If you are craving for something cold as well as sweet this summer, you must dive into this salad. Being rich in both vitamins and fibre, it cleanses your system and bolsters your immunity.

Watermelon and tomato chaat salad

5 yummy summer salads to keep you hydratedThis cool and refreshing smoothie can be the perfect antidote during summers. The juicy and sweet watermelon, which is 95% water, boosts your fluid intake. Besides, consuming this salad will boost your vitamin C and A intake that is important for your eye health.

Lettuce and strawberry salad

Want to try something different? Try this lettuce and strawberry salad. Indulging in this salad will not only provide you with vitamins but it will also keep you hydrated. Strawberries will provide you with the much-needed antioxidants that are vital to protect your body from free radicals. Find the recipe here Lettuce and strawberry salad.

Leafy salad

If you want a simple and delicious treat this summer, you can’t go wrong with this leafy salad. Lettuce is a must addition to your summer salads as it increases your fluid intake. Additionally, this salad is a low-calorie treat even while it adds volume to your meal. If you wish, you can also relish this salad by adding cherry tomatoes to it.

Summer safety tips for kids

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Summer days are long and nights are short. Schools have closed and the kids are at home , full of energy , racing outdoors and exposing themselves to number of dangers like bug bites, minor injuries and summer borne diseases.. Parents need to protect them by giving them healthy summer diet, allowing them to play outdoors, keeping them occupied and spending quality with them.

Important Summer safety tips for kids

One of the most important tips for kids during summer is to provide constant supervision whenever they go out of the house. It is surely a big responsibility but right decisions and proper planning can make it a pleasurable time.

Heat Exhaustion:

Kids need to be protected from the symptoms like nausea, vomiting, confusion and dizziness. These can be prevented by giving the child liquids and keeping him in a cool place. If the temperature rises above 103 degree F, consult the doctor immediately.

Dehydration can occur in extremely active kids. During exercise and staying outdoors give lots of water and other cold drinks. Juicy fruits like watermelon, lemon and oranges will help the kid’s body to combat dehydration.

Sun exposure

Kids must be limited from direct exposure to the sun

Dress kids in long sleeved, light weight clothes which will prevent their skin from direct exposure from the sun’s rays. Hats and sunglasses will prevent their eyes and face.

As far as possible the child must stay indoors or in the shade during the peak hours of the sun i.e. between 11am -4 pm. Try to plan outdoor activities for children in the mornings and evenings.

Sunscreen lotion with a SPF factor can protect the child from sunburns. It helps to reduce the intensity of the sun’s ultra violet rays which actually causes sunburns.

Shade provides relief from the heat but it does not protect one from the UVR of the sun. Sunburn can take place in the shade also because the light is scattered and reflected. Children with fair skin are prone to sunburn in the shade also.

Water safety:

Children love to play with water and near pools. Small kids can also drown themselves in tub or bucket of water. Do not leave the child alone near water or in the swimming pool to prevent accidents. Water pools or swimming pools in the house premises should be fenced properly up to 4 feet

Avoid Bugs:

Kids must be kept away from stagnant water where mosquitoes thrive. There are several poisonous plants which the child may be exposed to while playing outdoors. If a child comes scratching from outside wash the area with soap and water 2-3 times. Then apply a cream or calamine lotion.

Kid’s skin must be sprayed with mosquito repellents if they are in an area where there are insects.

Check carefully if the child is allergic to some insect bites or pollen of plants.

Summer safety tips for kidsTicks thrive in warm, moist areas which can harm the skin of the child and cause diseases. The best way to prevent ticks is to give the child a good bath within two hours after coming indoors. Ticks stick to clothes; hence the clothes must be thrown for a wash to get rid of the ticks.

The entire body including underarms, around the ears, behind the knees, around the waist and inside the belly button should be checked of tick bites. If fever follows a tick bite, doctor must be consulted.

Never leave the kid in the waiting car. The car gets heated and the child is at a risk of getting a heat stroke. The body of a child heats up faster than the adults.

Many kids enjoy playing on trampolines in the backyard. Back yard trampolines have been found to be the leading causes of summertime injuries like broken bones, head injuries etc. Trampolines must be safeguarded with nets and must be situated away from walls and fences.

Summer survival kit:

Parents must always carry some items with them in a bag or purse which are required for summer emergencies. One must carry a small first aid kit with antiseptic ointment, bandages, cotton wool and some medicines for stomach problems. Other essential things are a cell phone, water, some fruits, sun protection lotion, insect repellent and tweezers.
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15 Common summer diseases and ways to prevent 

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Summer diseases are several and need to be treated properly. Summer infection has to be prevented and necessary precautions need to be taken in order to avoid such diseases.

Summer is very warm that too from March to June usually being the summer months of the year. The season is usually dry, warm and hot. Diseases do crop up during this season. Summer infection is common and summer diseases can cause much discomfort.

What sort of health issues does one face during the summer?

Heatstroke:

The rise in body temperature on account of prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to heatstroke. An abnormal rise in one’s body temperature or hyperthermia along with physical and behavioral symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, muscle cramps, fast heartbeat, and fever are noticeable.

Food poisoning

Harmful bacteria, as well as parasites, are the common cause of food-borne diseases. The warm, humid weather does provide a fertile environment for bacterial growth leading to food contamination.

Sore eyes

Sore eyes or conjunctivitis are due to viral or bacterial infection or allergy that does lead to inflammation of the conjunctiva and in fact persists for 4-7 days. They are commonly viral and affect entire families together.

Summer depression

Change in climatic conditions and an increase in climatic temperature can lead to mood swings in some people.

Dehydration

This happens to be a common problem that does occur in summer when water intake does not compensate for water loss. During summers, one tends to lose a lot of water and salts in the form of sweat without realizing it. This does need to be replenished for the normal functioning of the body.

Headache:

summer headaches are fairly common as a result of dehydration. Mumps happens to be a contagious and threatening viral disease that tends to become rampant during summers. It can indeed be transmitted when an infected person sneezes or coughs into neighboring people. It does affect the parotid gland in front of the ears, causing severe swelling, pain as well as fever. Summer diseases need to be treated.
Asthma attack- due to pollen in the air is another summer infection.

Chickenpox

the virus flourishes in warm weather and affects masses.

Cough and cold

unseasonal cough and cold can develop due to hot weather coupled with drinking chilled water and drinks to beat the heat. Summer diseases are manifold.

Sunburn

overexposure to harmful ultra-violet radiation from the sun may lead to painful rashes on the skin.

Measles

is a contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus? Its symptoms include fever, cough and runny nose.

Flu

Flu is one of the common diseases of summer days.
Water-borne diseases such as diarrhea, dysentery, cholera, and typhoid.
Infections caused by mosquito bites

Ways to Prevent and Manage Diseases during Summer

As summer approaches are cautious and prevent yourself from the harmful effects of the warm and hot weather. Ensure to take precautions against excessive heat for a secure summer.

Drink plenty of water and increase fluid intakes such as coconut water, buttermilk, and lemon water, both at home and while traveling to keep yourself hydrated. Ensure you have at least 10-12 glasses of liquids all day, not including alcohol.

Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothes as dark-colored clothes absorb more heat and tight clothes do not let your body sweat. Opt for light and absorbent materials like cotton.

3. While traveling or during outdoor activities, one needs to avoid heavy exercise; seek shade as well as rest.

4. Never leave the child sitting in a car exposed to the hot sun and try to park the vehicle under the shade.

Apply ice packs and pain relievers for comfort if having sunburns caused due to sun rays.
Wash one’s hands properly and follow general hygiene rules while handling food.
Wash the hands before touching or cooking any food items to prevent food and water-borne infections. Wash the hands every time one visits the washroom.

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10 Healthy Summer Tips you must follow

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Stay cool & hydrated. Drink water, at least 2 to 4 cups upon rising, & similar amounts if you are going out for the activities and exercise. Carry water with you in hard plastic container (more stable polycarbonate rather than polyethylene that leaches the plastic into water). You might also use travelling water filter. Check the local water stores. Most of the people need 2 to 3 quarts of liquid per day, and more in hot weather or with the sweating and exercise. So here we gave important and best 10 healthy summer tips you must follow.

As enjoying sun and outdoors, protect yourself from the overexposure to sunlight by wearing a hat and using natural sunscreens without extreme chemicals. Carry Aloe Vera gel for overexposure & have an aloe vera plant growing in the home for any kind of burn. The cooling & healing gel inside the leaves would soothe any sunburn. It works great.

Keep up or begin an exercise program. Aerobic activity is an important for keeping heart strong and healthy. If you only work out in the health club, take some time to do outdoor refreshing activities — hiking, biking, swimming, or tennis. Reconnecting with these activities would help to keep your body and mind aligned.

Enjoy Nature’s payment – fresh seasonal fruits & vegetables at their organic best. Consuming foods that are cooling & light. fresh fruits, vegetable juices, raw vital salads, and lots of water would nourish the body for summer time activities. Include some protein with 1 or 2 meals. There are a number of light, nourishing proteins that do not require cooking. Most of these harmonize fruits and vegetables nicely nuts, seeds, sprouted beans, soy products, yogurt, kefir, and cottage cheese. Fish and poultry can also be eaten.

Take some special summer time with the family, kids, and friends who share an enjoyment of outdoors. Plan a fun trip if you are able and motivated for the day or longer hiking in wild, camping, playing at river, or few days resting at an ocean. Rekindling our Earth connection has benefits that last beyond this season, continuing to improve the whole of your life.

Relax and breathe. You have been working hard. This is season to slow the pace a bit and soak up the light that stimulates the hormonal message center. Leave your cell phone at home or take a week off from the TV. In many European countries, most of population has a month off during the summer.

Sun teas are amazing. Use flowers and leaves or tea bags in the clear half- or one-gallon glass jar filled with the spring water. Hibiscus or red clover flowers, peppermint, chamomile, or lemon grass are all good choices, or use the local herbs and flowers that you learn are safe, flavorful, and even medicinal. Leave in sun for 2 hours or up to the whole day. Moon teas can also be made to improve the lunar, dreamy side by letting your herbs steep in the cooling, mystical moonlight. Add a little orange or lemon peel, or a sprig of rosemary and a few jasmine flowers.

10 healthy summer tips you must followNutritional supplements can support you with a greater amount of physical energy, enhancing your summer activities. The B-complex vitamins are calming to the nervous system and helpful for cellular energy production, while vitamin C and the other antioxidants protect your body from stress, chemical pollutants, and the biochemical by-products of exercise. Helpful summer herbs are Siberian ginseng as an energy tonic and stress protector, dong quai is a tonic for women, hawthorn berry is good for the heart, and licorice root will help energy balance and digestion.

Use the summer months to deepen the spiritual awakening begun in the spring. Begin by checking your local bookstore or the web for ideas that interest you. Plan a vacation that incorporates these new interests and provides you time to read, relax, contemplate, and breathe.

Above all, give yourself the time to truly experience Nature. This can happen, even in a city park, if you relax and let in your surroundings. When traveling, take activities for the family and your first aid kit for bites, bee stings, and injuries. Check for ticks after your hikes. Watch for overexposure, take time in the shade, and drink your water.

Summer tips for your skin

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Summer tips for your skin

With the summer season almost here, it is time to make a few changes in the routine to have a skin-friendly summer. Skin specialists recommend a few tips for taking care of yourself in the hot and humid weather. So here are some summer tips for your skin.

Screen the sun:

Zero down on a sunscreen that best meets your requirements and contains sun protection factor (SPF). SPF 30 is best recommended for Indian skin types. Apply sun screen 20 to 30 minutes before stepping out and ensure you wear sunscreen every day, even when you stay indoors.

Follow the essential routine:

Follow the cleansing, toning and moisturising ritual twice a day for best results. Summers are the most nightmarish time for skin issues, specially acne. To keep your skin acne-free use a cleanser which contains salicylic acid and helps reduce acne and prevent future breakouts.

Exfoliate:

Summer tips for your skinIncorporating exfoliation into your skincare regime is a must to avoid dull skin. Exfoliants remove old, dry, dead skin cells, toxins and other deposits and allow new skin cells to surface. Scrub your elbows and knees at least twice a week to get rid of dead tissues. Rub a slice of lemon with sugar every alternate day to keep them clean and to remove tan.

Hair woes:

Since hair tends to be moisture-deprived during summers, overuse of any kind of chemical and hair styling tool should be avoided. Shampooing often results in loss of shine and moisture. Consider switching to a gentle shampoo and use a deep conditioner to replenish the loss of moisture. Massage your hair with a mixture of coconut oil, castor and olive oil regularly to keep your hair nourished.

Happy feet:

Start with wearing an open sandal in the summer to keep your feet dry and give them a chance to ‘breathe’. Your feet are subject to sunburn just like the rest of your body. Use sunscreen during the day and during the evenings apply a lightweight moisturizer. You could also give yourself a pedicure at home.

Maintain a healthy diet:

With summers in full swing, it is advised that apart from drinking lots of water, a special summer diet consisting of light and healthy food would ensure a cool mind and body. To keep your skin hydrated, eat lot of fresh fruits and green vegetables. Include fruits and vegetables like bitter gourd, spinach, cucumber, watermelons, oranges, cherries, plums and lychee to your diet.

Follow the above mentioned summer tips and enjoy with healthy skin.

Health benefits of vegetables

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Health benefits of vegetablesEating vegetables provides health benefits – people who eat more vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Vegetables provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body. So let us have a look about health benefits of vegetables.

Why is it important to eat vegetables?

People who eat fruit and vegetables as part of their daily diet have a reduced risk of many chronic diseases. USDA’s MyPlate encourages making half your plate fruits and vegetables.

Vegetables are important part of healthy eating and provide a source of many nutrients, including potassium, fiber, folate (folic acid) and vitamins A, E and C. Options like broccoli, spinach, tomatoes and garlic provide additional benefits, making them a superfood!

Potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure. Dietary fiber from vegetables helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease.

Nutrients almonds, lentils, and eggs

  • Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories. None have cholesterol. (Sauces or seasonings may add fat, calories, or cholesterol.)
  • Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Diets rich in potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure. Vegetable sources of potassium include sweet potatoes, white potatoes, white beans, tomato products (paste, sauce, and juice), beet greens, soybeans, lima beans, spinach, lentils, and kidney beans.
  • Dietary fiber from vegetables, as part of an overall healthy diet, helps to reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease. Fiber is important for proper bowel function. It helps to reduce constipation and diverticulosis. Fiber-containing foods such as vegetables help provide a feeling of fullness with fewer calories.
  • Folate (folic acid) helps the body form red blood cells. Women of childbearing age who may become pregnant should consume adequate folate from foods, and in addition 400 mcg of synthetic folic acid from fortified foods or supplements. This reduces the risk of neural tube defects, spina bifida, and anencephaly during the fetal development.Health benefits of vegetables
  • Vitamin A keeps eyes and skin healthy and helps to protect against infections.
  • Vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds and keeps teeth and gums healthy. Vitamin C helps in iron absorption.

Health benefits of vegetables

  1. Eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke.
  2. Eating a diet rich in some vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancers.
  3. Diets rich in foods containing fiber, such as some vegetables and fruits, may reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
  4. Eating vegetables and fruits rich in potassium as part of an overall healthy diet may lower blood pressure, and may also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone loss.
  5. Eating foods such as vegetables that are lower in calories per cup instead of some other higher-calorie food may be useful in helping to lower calorie intake.

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Best Summer Weight Loss Foods

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The secret to the weight loss is to choose healthy foods and take in fewer calories than you burn. And it is just easier to make better food choices in the summertime, when heavy, high-calorie dishes seem less appealing. The  Best Summer Weight Loss Foods and best foods for the weight loss in summer are light, refreshing and, most important, keep you out of hot kitchen.

Chilled Soups

Many of them loves all kind of produce but says cold soups are among the favorite low-calorie dishes. Chilled soups like gazpacho or cucumber dill that contain lots of chunky vegetables are in great way to start a meal.

Watermelon

Who does not love diving into the crisp, juicy slice of watermelon when it is hot outside? half of the watermelon comes from water,’ It is a amazing way to satisfy thirst and a yen for something sweet.

Grilled Veggies

a plate of grilled vegetables is a summertime must-have. Keeping a plate of grilled onions, bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, eggplant, asparagus, and garlic in your fridge helps you to have during this season. You can also use them to make dishes like:

  • Grilled vegetable and goat cheese salads
  • Grilled vegetable pitas
  • Grilled vegetable, ricotta, and fresh herb pasta and fritters

Salads

Salads make for quick, healthy meals, with no recipes required. Just give the produce a quick rinse, slice, dice, toss fruits, vegetables, low-fat cheese, a handful of toasted nuts with some salad greens and a light raspberry or ginger vinaigrette, along with the whole-grain roll, and you have a meal in minutes.

Low- and No Calorie Beverages

Smoothies, sweetened specialty coffee drinks, sweetened teas, and sodas, they all go down so easily, especially when it is hot outside. But the calories add up just as easily.

Best Summer Weight Loss FoodsBeverages can be the Achilles heel during the summertime because we need to drink lots of liquids to stay cool, but liquids satisfy thirst and do not usually impact our hunger.

These refreshing drinks are recommended to treats and enjoy this summer without blowing the diet:

  • Root Beer or Orange Dream Float. 1/2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt in 12 ounces of diet root beer or orange soda (100 calories)
  • Tart Lemon Pom Spritzer. 12 ounces of lemon sparkling water mixed with juice of 1 lemon and 1/4 cup of pomegranate juice, served over ice – 35 calories.
  • Large (24-oz.) Ice Skim Latte from Starbucks (110 calories)
  • White Wine Spritzer. 5 ounces white wine mixed with 3 ounces lemon or lime seltzer water (120 calories)

Fruit-Based Desserts

Cravings do not take a summer break and your hot-weather sweet tooth can wreak havoc on your weight loss efforts. Ditch high-calorie desserts and opt for these naturally sweet treats that can tame the most ferocious sweet tooth. Suggested diet is mentioned below.

  • Grilled banana sundaes made with the low-fat ice cream
  • Grilled pineapple with rum and pecans
  • Grilled white peaches with blackberries and honey
  • Frozen, dark, sweet cherries
  • A chocolate-covered frozen banana
  • Frozen grapes

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