23 August 2015

Lesser known but very effective Natural Remedies to prevent Hair Loss


Indian licorice or crab's eye treeIn today’s fast and stressful lifestyle there are many health problems that became quite common among the masses. High degree of air and sound pollution has made health problems like depression, stress and weak immune system a common concern throughout the world. These problems further escalate more problems among which hair loss is one of the main challenges that people are facing today. According to various researches, one in every four person is suffering from hair loss and the problem is even worsening with the time. It is quite normal that body losses its strength and cells building capacity as it grow older and therefore a person may lose the thickness and quantity of his hair which is quite normal. However, losing hair in a young age can never be said normal.


It is quite depressing for a person to realize that he is losing his hair; although it does posses any serious threat to health of a person but it may perhaps lead a person to lose his self confidence. This is because a partial baldness or full baldness can completely change a person’s look and anyone can instantly notice it. Following are some conventional remedies that may prove very helpful for those who are looking for effective and hazard free natural remedies to prevent hair loss and promote fast hair growth.   

Black Lentil or black gram or split black gram (Urad Dal)
Black gram or split black gram is referred as urad dal in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. It belongs to beans family and is a regular part of daily food preparation in India and neighboring countries. It is well known for its nutritious value as it contains vitamins, protein, mineral and useful enzymes. However, very few people are aware about its medicinal uses; it is very good in preventing hair loss and accelerating the hair growth as well. In order to use it, first boil a small quantity of black gram and then mesh it to make paste, apply this paste over your skull and leave it for half an hour. Rinse well with clean water; repeat the procedure once in a week to see its effectiveness in preventing the hair loss.
Kusum or Ceylon Oak tree
Ceylon Oak (Kusum)
Often referred as macassar oil tree, lac tree or Ceylon oak tree, Kusum is another wonderful tree of Asian subcontinent that poses wonderful medicinal capabilities. Ceylon Oak is commonly found in India, Pakistan, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Sri-Lanka and Himalayan region. Kosum oil is considered as one of the best remedies for preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth since the older times and is still relevant. Use its oil regularly if you want to get rid of hair loss.

Crab’s Eye or Indian licorice (Ghunghchi)
As the name suggests, it is a native plant of India which however found in other parts of the world as well, it is a climber plant that uses other trees for support. It contains beautiful red seeds which are used for both medicinal as well as ornamental purpose. It is a widely used medicinal plant in Ayurveda for treating cold and cough, moreover it is best known for preventing hair loss and at the same time accelerating hair growth. In order to use Indian licorice for preventing hair loss, you need to use the oil extracted from its seed which you can find in any herbal store.  

Aloe Vera
China berry tree or bead treePeople often use Aloe Vera for skin however; it is one of the best remedies for preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth. Aloe Vera has a variety of medicinal properties that not only make it a perfect home / herbal remedy for skin infections and skin nourishment but also an effective solution for preventing further hair loss. The best way to use Aloe Vera for preventing hair loss is to use its leaves for making paste or gel. Pluck out few thick leaves of Aloe Vera and clean it thoroughly, peel out the outer skin of the leaves to find a transparent gel like substance. Mesh it properly and add few drops of water then apply the gel thoroughly over your skull and leave it for few minutes before rinsing it with clean water. 

Bead tree or China Berry ( Neem Bakayan )
A native plant of China and India, China berry is now found in many parts of the world especially in Australia and Asian peninsula. It got its name as bead tree because its seeds are used as beads for making ornaments and decorative items. China berry Belongs to Mahogany family of the trees and its timber is highly praised and used throughout the world. You have to use its seeds for preventing hair loss, to do this, first burn the dried out china berry seeds and collect the ash, mix this ash with mustard oil and make paste. Apply this paste evenly over your skull and let it dry for 40-60 minutes before washing your hair.

Please read another great article on same topic : 
  5 Guaranteed Natural Remedies for Baldness

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19 August 2015

Colloidal Silver and Its Medicinal Uses..


A colloidal silver illustration
You people must have heard about colloidal silver however do you know what colloidal silver really is? Colloidal silver is nothing but tiniest particles of silver suspended or mixed in clean water through the process of concentration. There’s a particular proportion for mixing silver particles in water to make colloidal silver which may slightly differ from manufacturers to manufacturers. However, the standard proportion is 10: 1000000 where 10 is for silver particles and 1000000 is for the water quantity. At the time of World War 2, colloidal silver was the means of treating soldiers who suffered from various skin infections and fever due to the unhygienic conditions of the war fields. Colloidal silver with its antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties can counter various types of skin infections caused by these micro-organisms.  

Colloidal Silver & Acne

The main reason behind causing acne is the blockage of the tiny pores found over the skin, this blockage of follicles cause the acne.  Our skin contains several glands that produce sebum which is a kind of lubricating oil to provide nourishment for our skin in order to keep it healthy. The blockage prevents the flow of sebum or nourishing oil to the skin which further results in acne.  

Acne has nothing to do with age or gender and it may occur to anyone anytime however studies have found that teenagers have more chances of getting acne as compared to the adult population. Today acne is one of the main skin infections that affect a large portion of world population. Generally the treatment of acne is carried out by using Antibiotic medicines and colloidal silver contain antibiotic capability therefore it may cure acne as well. It is proved by various researches however, there are a number of studies still going on to specify the effectiveness of colloidal silver in treating acne and other skin infections.

Other Health Benefits

Colloidal Silver contains antibacterial, antibiotic and antifungal capabilities which make it an ideal remedy for a variety of health problems. Moreover, colloidal silver is very effective in enhancing the immune system of our body so we can resist different types of health threats effectively. There are a wide range of health friendly uses of colloidal silver, some of which are mentioned below:

Viral Infections
Viral infections are the infections that spread through various types of viruses present in the atmosphere. The antiviral properties of colloidal silver make it useful for the treatment of a wide variety of viral infections including sore throat, cough, cold, flu, chest congestion, bronchitis, smallpox, pneumonia, nasal infection, viral fever, insect bites, dengue, malaria and even the HIV virus.

Fungal Infections  
 The wonderful medicinal properties of colloidal silver have wide range of medicinal uses; it not only counters the infections but enhances the immune capability of the body as well. Similar to viral infections colloidal silver is capable of treating a wide variety of fungal infections as well. Various types of fungal infections that can be treated with colloidal silver include ring worms, athlete’s foot, yeast infections, tinea, jock itch, candidiasis, gingivitis, oral thrush and many others.

Bacterial Infections 
Bacterial infections referred to the infections caused by bacteria, not all the bacteria are harmful however many can inflict serious harm as well. Colloidal silver contains antibacterial properties and therefore it can be used in treating various types of bacterial infections. Colloidal silver serves as an effective remedy for the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections including ulcers, gastritis, meningitis, strep throat, ear infections, abscesses, cellulitis, folliculitis and many others.  

How to use colloidal silver
There are various types of colloidal silver found in the market now days moreover, a variety of skin sprays, soaps, ointment and lotions are also available that contains a small amount of colloidal silver as well. Various oral suspension of colloidal silver also available now a day which, may be used to treat different types of infections after consulting an expert. Many experts suggest taking 50-60 ml of silver colloidal solution containing 10 parts in one million-concentration rate for treatment. Additionally they suggest taking maintenance doze of 20-30 ml silver colloidal solution. Vegetarians and vegan can take silver as small intestine absolved it. Whatever may the reason but you should always consult your physician about the dosage of colloidal silver in accordance with your physical ability and the severity of the problem. 

Remember
The use of Colloidal Silver for various health problems is rapidly increasing however there’s still controversy regarding its benefits and side effects. It is vital to use it after consulting your doctor moreover; you need to be careful about its doses. Always ask en expert about the recommended dose as per your requirement and physical ability.  

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