Strengthening of internal organs, from brain to intestine! | Strengthening of internal organs, from brain to intestine!
Lack of time is one of the major challenges that we face today in this race world. This has a direct implication on the quality of our life. It’s a pity that most of us suffer from some kind of ill health, not able to care for ourselves and therefore the number of healthy individuals is decimating day by day. But there are many simple household health practices that require very less time to follow and they serve as a protective shield to our health. Learning those short but healthy practices will help us prevent from diseases. In general, infection and/or accumulation of toxins in our body fluids, especially with blood, is a major cause of ill health. Therefore, prevention of disease is possible if we could take healthy measures that assure us better health in our daily life. Let us learn about the means of strengthening our body, especially the internal organs, using natural products that we commonly use in our day to day life.
Curry leaf thogayal (kind of paste), if continuously consumed for 48 days will facilitate brain function and make us brisk and active.
Lotus flower boiled in water and consumed one cup three times a day for three consecutive days will enhance brain activity. It can be continued for 48 days as well.
At least twice in a year, henna (mehndi) can be applied on our palms. It cures psychological problems and also provides rest to the brain by virtue of its cooling effect.
Vallarai (Centella) leaves, fried with ghee can be added to hot rice and consumed two handfuls every day. It promotes brain function.
Anxiety can be mellowed down by drinking juice of Ilandhai (Zyzyphus or Jujube) mixed with palm jaggery. It strengthens the neurons as well.
Neurons of the brain will be rejuvenated and memory enhanced if chin mudra is practiced every day for twenty minutes. Chin mudra is a posture holding thumb and index fingers together lightly, extending the remaining three fingers freely, with folded legs.
Araikeerai (Amaranthus) consumed weekly twice will have a cooling effect on the eyes. Similarly, consumption of Ponnanganni keerai (Alternanthera sp) or Murungai keerai (Moringa, drumstick) will also improve eyesight.
Any form of the food item with Bhindi (Ladies finger, okra), such as Vendakkai morekuzhambu (bhindi buttermilk stew), Bhindi curry or fry will be good for eyes.
Eye related problems can be cured if Nellikkai (Emblica, Indian gooseberry, amla) juice is consumed daily.
Kovai pazham (Tindora, Indian Ivy-gourd) will help avoid dental problems. The unripe vegetable can also be taken as food.
Daily consumption of red banana before bedtime will prevent from dental caries and bleeding of gums.
The food we eat should be chewed properly so as to enable our teeth to stand stronger. Carrot, sugarcane, apple should be chewed at least for ten times before swallowing.
Boil two liters of water and keep it undisturbed for ten hours after adding cumin seeds. Drinking of it will purify the blood.
Seasonal fruits such as Naval pazham (Jamun, Syzygium) and Ilandhai pazham (Zyzyphus or Jujube) can be consumed based on their availability.
Drinking tea made of Aavaram Poo (Cassia sp) turns the skin glow. Sweet orange is also good for skin.
Acne can be removed by applying sandalwood paste mixed with lemon juice. It will make the skin glow.
In order to gain better health and make the face and skin glow, drink Arugampul (Bermuda grass, Cynodon) extract mixed with jaggery, thrice a week.
To prevent the skin from any diseases or infection, apply the body with a paste of cucumber, turmeric and neem flower and take bath. It will make the skin shine.
Organic rose, palm sugar granules, honey mixed as a paste and taken in daily will strengthen the heart.
Half a cup of Radish extract consumed for three consecutive weeks will prevent the lungs from any kind of diseases.
To cleanse stomach consume a teaspoonful of fenugreek along with curd, early in the morning, empty stomach.
Weekly once consume, a glass of coconut milk along with palm jaggery so that any stomach ailment is cured.
Banana flowers and Manathathakkali (Solanum sp) leaves can be consumed once a week will relieve us from stomach ailments.
Karisalangkanni keerai (Eclipta sp) can be consumed as a green salad. Keezhanelli of a bean size consumed consecutively for five days in a month, empty stomach, is also good for the liver.
Agathi keerai (August tree, Hummingbird tree, Sesbania sp) cleanses large intestine and therefore good to consume it weekly once.
Naarthangai (Citron, Bitter orange) pickle can be consumed moderately which will facilitate proper digestion.
Extract of Kandangkathiri (Solanum sp) leaves mixed with coconut oil can be applied on the cracks of the feet.
An equal portion of castor oil and coconut oil mixed and applied on the foot helps to soften of feet.
Slightly warmed neem oil can be applied in between the toes to heal foot sores or toe web infections.
Burning sensation in the limbs and legs can be cured by consuming banana flowers cooked with Bengal gram.
Regular stretching of the toes, every day for five minutes will facilitate better blood circulation and also relieves pain in the feet and toes.