Indian Names and Parenting

In this post, we want to share some simple remedies using common Indian spices found in your kitchen. These illness listed below are commonly found in Indian children. Many of you may be knowing these remedies known as Grand mother’s medicine. Do try them and as always, please remember that these are just home remedies and a trained Doctor/ Peadiatrician knows best when it comes to your baby.

COLDS

Mix a gram of dalchini/cinnamon powder with a teaspoon of honey and consume. Prepare a cup of tea to which you should add ginger, clove, bay leaf and black pepper.. This should be consumed twice a day. Reduce the intake as the cold disappears.

DRY COUGHS.

Add a gram of turmeric (haldi) powder to a teaspoon of honey for curing dry cough. Also chew a cardamom for a long time.

BLOCKED NOSE.

For blocked nose or to relieve congestion, take a table spoon of crushed carom seeds (ajwain), tie it in a cloth and inhale it.

SORE THROAT.

Add a tea spoon of cumin seeds (jeera) and a few small pieces of dry ginger to a glass of boiling water. Simmer it for a few minutes, and then let it cool. Drink it twice daily. This will cure cold as well as sore throat.

MIGRAINE.

For the cure of migraine or acute cold in the head; boil a tablespoon of pepper powder, and a pinch of turmeric in a cup of milk, and have it daily for a few couple of days.

CUT AND WOUNDS
For small cuts or wounds, apply turmeric powder to the injured portion to stop the bleeding. It also works as an antiseptic. You can tie a bandage after applying haldi/turmeric.

INDIGESTION

Turmeric can be used to relieve digestive problems like ulcers, dysentery. Turmeric can be taken as a drink other than adding to dishes to help prevent all problems. Use one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk every day. It is also used as a paste for local action.

VOMITING

Take 2 cardamoms/ elachi and roast them on a dry pan (tava). Powder the cardamoms and thereafter add a tsp of honey in it. Consume it frequently. It serves as a fabulous home remedy for vomiting.

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List of Healthy Fruits and vegetables

Here is an alphabetically arranged list of Healthy Fruits and vegetables. It seems having them on your diet regularly can help in curing the diseases mentioned.

Apple – Supports immunity, Fights lung and prostate cancer, Lowers Alzheimer’s risk

Artichoke – Helps blood clotting, Antioxidant Superfood, Lowers “bad” cholesterol

Arugula – Lowers birth defect risk, Reduces fracture risk, Protects eye health

Asparagus – Nourishes good gut bacteria, Protects against birth defects, Promotes heart health

Avocado – Limits liver damage, Reduces oral cancer risk, Lowers cholesterol levels

Blackberries – Build bone density, Suppress appetite, Enhance fat burning

Banana – Increases Fat Burning, Lowers risk of colorectal and kidney cancer, leukemia, Reduces asthmas symptom in children

Blueberries – Restore antioxidant levels, Reverse age-related brain decline Prevent urinary tract infection –

Butternut Squash – Supports night vision, Combats wrinkles, Promotes heart health

Broccoli – Reduces diabetic damage, Lowers risk of prostate, bladder, colon, pancreatic, gastric and breast cancer, Protects the brain in event of injury

Cantaloupe – Bolsters immunity, Protects skin against sunburn, Reduces inflammation

Carrot – Antioxidants defend DNA, Fights cataracts, Protects against some cancers

Cauliflower – Stimulates detoxification, Suppresses breast cancer cell growth, Defends against prostate cancer

Cherries – Alleviate arthritic pain and gout, Lower “bad” cholesterol, Reduce inflammation

Cranberries – Alleviate prostate pain, Fight lung, colon and leukemia cancer cells, Prevent urinary tract infection

Green Cabbage – Promotes healthy blood clotting, Reduces risk of prostate, colon, breast and ovarian cancers, Activates the body’s natural detoxification systems

Kale – Counters harmful estrogens that can feed cancer, Protects eyes against sun damage and cataracts, Increases bone density

Kiwi – Combats wrinkles, Lowers blood clot risk and reduces blood lipids, Counters constipation

Mango – Supports immunity, Lowers “bad” cholesterol, Regulates homocysteine to protect arteries

Mushrooms – Promote natural detoxification, Reduce the risk of colon and prostate cancer, Lower blood pressure

Orange – Reduces levels of “bad” cholesterol, Lowers risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, breast and stomach, and childhood leukemia, Pectin suppresses appetite

Papaya – Enzymes aid digestion, Reduces risk of lung cancer, Enhances fat burning

Pineapple – Speeds post-surgery, Promotes joint health, Reduces asthma inflammation

Plums & Prunes – Counter constipation, Antioxidants defend against DNA damage , Protects against post-menopausal bone loss

Pomegranate – Enhances sunscreen protection, Lowers “bad” cholesterol, Fights prostate cancer

Pumpkin – Protects joints against polyarthritis, Lowers lung and prostate cancer risk, Reduces inflammation

Raspberries – Inhibit growth of oral, breast, colon and prostate cancers Antioxidant DNA defense, Lower “bad” cholesterol levels

Spinach – Helps maintain mental sharpness, Reduces the risk of cancers of the liver, ovaries, colon and prostate, Top nutrient density

Strawberries – Protect against Alzheimer’s, Reduce “bad” cholesterol, Suppress growth of colon, prostate and oral cancer

Sweet Potato – Reduces stroke risk, Lowers cancer risk, Protect against blindness

Tomato – Reduces inflammation, Lowers risk of developing esophageal, stomach, colorectal, lung and pancreatic cancer, Reduces cardiovascular disease risk

Watermelon – Supports male fertility, Reduces risk of several cancers: prostate, ovarian, cervical, oral and pharyngeal, Protects skin against sunburn

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