Health Remedies

Health is really a wealth to us but most of us are not concentrating on the health and practicing unhealthy habits.

However changing the lifestyle completely is difficult but you can implement some changes in your lifestyle and diet to make yourself live healthy and happy.

Here are some small changes that have to be incorporated into your daily routine for a better health and fitness.

Easy Healthy Hacks for Healthy Living:

These are some easy and effective health hacks that are backed by science. So, start building this small foundation for a better health in future.

1. Oil Pulling:

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that helps for overall health. This process helps to reduce the formation of plaque and plaque – induced gingivitis.

We all know that each section of the tongue is connected to different organs like liver, lungs, kidneys, colon, small intestine, stomach, and colon. So, in this way, the oil pulling helps to remove toxins from your entire body.

Here is the detailed process of doing oil pulling.

• Place 1 tablespoon of extra – virgin coconut oil into your mouth in morning with an empty stomach.
• Swish it all around the mouth for 15 – 20 minutes.
• After that spit the oil out and rinse your mouth with warm water.
• Now brush and floss your mouth daily.
• Do this oil pulling as the first thing in every morning to detoxify your body.

2. Prefer to take Stairs:

We all know that elevators and escalators will not only save our time but also makes us more sedentary. So, it’s best to climb the stairs whenever possible instead of using elevators, as it is the best exercise for people of all ages (except aged people, patients, and pregnant women).

Opt for the stairs which will help to strengthen the muscles, burn fat, tone your legs, improves your energy levels and a healthy heart. It also lowers the risk of high blood pressure, heart diseases, osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.

3. Cold Shower before Bedtime:

Taking a cold shower at night before bedtime will help to improve blood circulation, reduces your stress levels and thereby relieves you from the strain and depression.

This cold shower will send the electrical impulses from peripheral nerve endings to the brain which in turn results in an antidepressant effect.

Adequate sound sleep is essential for maintaining proper physical and mental health and inadequate sleep can result in hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases, obesity, etc.

So, whenever you’re going to sleep, take a cold shower, read a book to enhance your sleep, turn off your electronic gadgets and listen to music and go to deep sound sleep.

4. No Sugar – Use Cinnamon:

Use a cinnamon powder instead of using sugar or cream to give a sweet flavor to your tea or coffee. Cinnamon not only has fewer calories but also exhibits numerous health benefits like relieving congestion, reduces muscle and joint stiffness, restricts diabetics and weight gain, supports your digestive health, fights inflammation, boosts your brain function.

Avoid taking sugar alternatives or corn syrup or maple syrup as sugar substitutes, as they also cause some health problems.

5. Carry Water and Snacks:

Munching on unhealthy snacks like doughnuts, rolls, pizzas, wraps, hamburgers, French fries, etc. (high in calories and low in nutritional value) and not drinking enough water are two main causes for many health problems.

So, carry a bottle of water to prevent dehydration and thereby to regulate body temperature, detoxification, aids in proper digestion, effective joints lubrication, etc. Also, for best results, opt for drinking warm water occasionally.

Also munch on some healthy snacks like oranges, roasted nuts, a whole apple, homemade juice, etc. which offer the correct nutrients and also prevents your hungry.

6. Proper Eye Care:

Taking care of eyes is essential in these days, as most of us will spend a lot of time in front of laptops, systems, television, electronic gadgets like smartphones, video games, etc. They cause a lot of strain to your eyes and results in eye fatigue.

This further results in itchy eyes, headaches, dry eyes, blurred vision, poor concentration and sensitivity to light. So, follow the rule of 20/20/20 for proper vision and eye care.

For every 20 minutes you spend in front of any screen, take 20 seconds break and then focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away. Also blink your eyes frequently.

7. Lemon Water:

Most of us have made a habit of drinking lemon water in the morning with an empty stomach instead of coffee or tea as first thing in the morning, which helps for proper detoxification of the body.

Lemon has rich content of vitamin C and citric acid that aids in proper digestion and flush out harmful toxins. Also, it is low in sugar content and high in alkaline mineral content that helps to alkalize the body.

So, just squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon in 1 glass of lukewarm water. Stir well and drink it warm to grab these health benefits. You can also add honey to this drink.

8. Meditation:

Meditation helps to reduce stress and produces a deep state of relaxation, which in turn helps to calm the mind and stimulates both physical and emotional well-being.

So, do regular meditation for at least 10 minutes daily to improve your focus, concentration, and memory and also enhance your immunity. Simply start by focusing on a particular object (like your breathing or any sensation in the body or any other object) as a part of meditation.

9. Choose Fresh rather than Canned Products:

For a healthy living, always try to consume fresh produced fruits and vegetables rather than canned ones. Fresh ones will offer more of nutritional values whereas canned products have high sodium and sugar content along with some harmful chemical preservatives.

So, choose the organic and fresh fruits and vegetables and consume them after washing them thoroughly to prevent dust, dirt and other micro-organisms to grab their health benefits.

10. Go with Smaller Meals:

Taking a smaller plate for the meals is very effective to get rid of any digestive problems, as it cut down the intake of more calories and also prevents overeating and treats diabetes.

We won’t eat food by counting the calories every time. So, take small meals for 5 – 6 times a day rather than 3 big meals helps to restrict unintentional overeating, which in turn help to get rid of digestive problems, obesity, and high cholesterol.

Some Tips:

1. Do some regular exercises like walking, running, jogging or go with some aerobic exercises to cut down the extra calories in our body.
2. On weekends or holidays, enjoy playing your favorite games to make yourself relaxed from the stress and calm down your mind.
3. If you’re observing any symptoms that affect your health and daily routine, then consult your doctor for a proper diagnose to detect that health problem.
4. Consume a healthy and well balanced nutritional diet regularly to prevent any nutritional deficiency and thereby health problems.

Follow these natural health tips regularly for a healthy well being. Do you know any other health tips? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

As per World Health Organization (WHO) estimation, around 350 million people of various ages all over the world are suffering from depression. Shocking? Isn’t it? If they left untreated, the final result is suicide (ending their life).

Although, it is quite normal to feel down whenever we face challenges in our daily life and these feeling will be reduced with the time and should not alter the life negatively and leads to ending the life.

Depression is a mental or mood disorder that characterized by anxiety, loss of appetite, lack of interest in life, chronic sadness, anger, stress, significant changes in abdominal weight, difficulty concentrating, changes in sleep pattern, unexplained pains and aches in the body, etc. are some signs and symptoms of depression.

Social isolation, financial strain, alcohol or drug abuse, relationship problems, stress, family history of depression, certain chronic health problems, etc. are some risk factors for depression.

Ignorance and flippancy are the two main reasons that cause more harm to the depression patients and makes them depressed even more. Lack of trained medical professions, poor or wrong diagnoses, lack of information is some of the factors that half of the depressed people unable to get proper treatment for their problem.

The main step to combat any disorder is to identify the symptoms and having some general awareness about that particular problem. So, first, we will discuss the warning signs of depression.

Warning Signs of Depression:

Here are some of the warning signs of depression. If you or anyone around you are suffering from these signs, then immediate diagnose and treatment should be done without getting worse.

Low Self-Esteem and Hopelessness – Lack of self – confidence, a feeling of guilt and empty vision of the future are main symptoms of depression patients. Some people blame themselves for their past mistakes (self – blame) and some blame others or express negative feelings towards them.

Fatigue – Serotonin (a neurotransmitter creating happiness) and epinephrine (a neurotransmitter creating energy). Depression suppresses these neurotransmitters and thus causes chronic fatigue. Depressed people will feel tired (both physical and mental) even without any physical activity or having adequate sleep.

Anxiety – Anxiety disorder interferes with the person’s peace of mind and thereby makes it obsess over small things to the point of paranoia. This problem will make the depressed person even to get into darkness, as they unable to distract themselves and get panic with sweating and palpitations.

Insomnia – People suffering from depression will get a disturbance in both homeostasis process (maintaining constant internal environment) and circadian process (sleep – wake up cycle) and thereby results in insomnia and affect the quality of their life. Insomnia will worsen the depression problem.

Anger and Irritability – Prolonged anger and irritability is another emotion as an initial stage of depression. Even they burst for tiny and harmless things without any feel of shy in front of their friends and family members. They also maintain anger internally, if they are not verbally expressive and trigger other disorders.

Short Term Memory Loss – Due to constant miserable feeling, you’re unable to concentrate on a single small thing for a longer time. They also unable to recollect the information properly and thereby results in less productive in their work and forget important things like documents, keys, etc. easily.

Reckless Behavior –  People suffering from depression will behave in such a way that they not used to be in the past like getting interested in alcoholism, substance abuse, gambling, risky sexual behavior, etc. and make themselves a way of escaping unpleasant feelings.

Changes in Body Weight – Most people suffer from appetite loss and a thought of consuming meal will make them queasy and thereby lose their weight in an unhealthy way. Contrarily, some begin to gain their body weight (mainly abdominal weight) due to binge eating to make themselves comfortable.

Not Interested in Pleasurable Activities – Depressed people will show less interest in any social activity or contact and thereby unable to experience pleasure. They isolate themselves and spend most of the time alone without doing anything, as they can’t seem to get pleasure from any activity.

Getting Thought of Suicide and Death – It is quite common to get the thought of suicide or death. This should be addressed urgently, as they associated with mood disorders. Clinical depression will make them harm themselves in such a way that they unable to live in this world.

Are you one among those who suffer from these signs and symptoms of depression? Then make yourself strong and get some medical help along with your family support to get rid of this problem.

Do you know at certain times, nutritional deficiency can also contribute to this depression? Shocking! Isn’t it? Yes, it’s true and many researchers have told that mood disorders or depression in people are a result of a deficiency in several nutrients.

Remember that what we eat (food) will feed the brain and body and how we balance all the nutrients will depend on their functionality. So, the next topic we will discuss is the nutritional deficiency that causes depression.

Nutritional Deficiencies Causing Depression:

Have a look at these nutrients and include them more in your diet to prevent yourself getting depressed.

1. Omega – 3 Fatty Acids:

Omega – 3 fatty acids will help for the proper development and functionality of the central nervous system. Omega – 3 DHA (crucial for brain cell structure) and EPA (helps with neuron function and reduces inflammation). It is also essential to lower your bad cholesterol levels and thereby contribute to overall heart health.

In a study, it is found that proper intake of omega – 3 fatty acids will help you to treat and prevent depression. It also reported that the deficiency of this nutrient is due to the interaction between diet and a genetically determined abnormality in phospholipid metabolism.

So, include an adequate amount of omega – 3 fatty acids into your diet. Consume fatty fish (like salmon, tuna), walnuts, flaxseeds, omega – 3 fortified eggs, etc. Also, consult your doctor to take an omega – 3 fatty acid supplements.

2. Magnesium:

Magnesium helps to activate certain enzymes which are essential for the production of dopamine and serotonin. The deficiency of this nutrient will influence several systems which are associated with increasing depression. It helps to maintain healthy bones, lower blood pressure levels, reduce your anxiety, etc.

In a study, it is proved that magnesium deficiency will result in major depression and other related mental health problems. So, include magnesium rich foods like almonds, seaweed, pumpkin seeds, banana, soy milk (tofu), avocado, beans, bran, whole grains, leafy greens, etc. in your diet.

Make sure to limit your intake of salt, soda, alcohol, sugar, coffee, etc. which lowers the body absorption of magnesium. Consult your doctor for its supplements.

3. Zinc:

Zinc is required for the body to reduce the risk of depression, as it plays a major role in neuronal functions. It helps to boost the production and functioning of neurotransmitter to prevent you from getting depressed.

In a study, it is showed that zinc plays a major role in neurodegenerative inflammatory pathways in depression and low levels of zinc in peripheral blood will result in causing depression.

To prevent zinc deficiency, you can include foods like eggs, legumes, red meat, shellfish, pulses, whole grain cereals, nuts, dairy products, seeds, etc. in your diet. Consult your doctor for its supplements.

4. Vitamin D:

Vitamin D helps in producing serotonin (a brain hormone) used to elevate your mood and happiness. An ample level of this brain hormone will help you to prevent and treat depression along with strengthening your immunity and bone health.

In a study, it is stated that there is a connection between seasonal affective disorder and lack of sunlight (vitamin D). So, people who are having a deficiency of vitamin D will be a higher risk for depression. Also, this vitamin is involved in the production of dopamine and serotonin within the brain and thereby prevents you from depressed.

Sunlight is the main source of vitamin D, so spend at least 15 – 20 minutes of time by walking in the morning sunrise and in the evening sunset. You can also consult your doctor to know about vitamin D supplements and dosage before taking it.

5. Selenium:

Selenium is an essential nutrient used for proper brain functioning and to enhance your mood and thereby to get rid of depression. It also aids in proper functioning of your thyroid which in turn enhance proper mental health.

The antioxidant and selenoproteins content in this nutrient will help to manage the depression. In a study, it is stated that intake of less selenium will raise the risk of depressive disorder and thus results in negative moods.

Get more of selenium from dietary sources like seafood, peas, turkey, Brazil nuts, beans, lean meats, eggs, shellfish, chicken, etc.

6. Vitamin B12:

Vitamin B 12 is essential for forming red blood cells and maintaining a healthy nervous system. Intake of B vitamins will help for the maintenance of both physical and mental health.

This vitamin B12 helps a lot in lowering the homocysteine (a byproduct of protein metabolism) levels, which in turn reduces the risk of getting depressed. In a study, it is published that deficiency of vitamin B12 will cause a major depressive disorder. People showed an improvement in their depressive symptoms when taking this vitamin B12 along with antidepressants.

Consume foods such as eggs, lean meats, nutritional yeasts, fish, dairy products, poultry, soy milk, fortified cereals, etc. as a part of your diet. Consult your doctor to take vitamin B supplements daily to get relief from your depression.

7. Iron:

The deficiency of iron will cause an insufficient number of red blood cells and thereby leads to symptoms like brain fog, loss of appetite, fatigue, and irritability. It also results in social-emotional development and functioning.

Its deficiency will increase the risk of unipolar depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, ADHD, bipolar disorder, mental retardation, delay in their mental development, etc. Also, remember that for better absorption of iron, you have to consume vitamin C rich foods.

Consume foods that are rich in iron such as beetroots, oatmeal, spinach, red meat, fish, peanut butter, eggs, soybeans, beans, pomegranates, etc. to strengthen you from depression.

8. Folate:

Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that is essential for the proper biosynthesis of neurotransmitters like dopamine, epinephrine, and serotonin. So, if you won’t get enough folate in the diet then it affects your mental health and even results in depression.

Do you know that low level of folate in the body will slow down the effect of antidepressant medicines? It also controls the effect of birth defects, cancer, blood disorder medicines affect in the body. A study suggests that the intake of both vitamin B12 and folic acid will improve the depression treatment and heals quickly.

So, consume folate – rich foods like citrus fruits, dark & leafy green vegetables, legumes, beans, etc. in your diet to get rid of the problem.

9. Vitamin B6:

Vitamin B6 helps to create neurotransmitters and brain chemicals, which in turn helps to influence your mood. This vitamin helps the body to absorb vitamin B12 effectively and thereby to prevent depression.

Excellent sources of vitamin B6 include poultry, cottage cheese, meat, potatoes, fish, spinach, legumes, watermelon, sunflower seeds, bananas, etc.

10. Amino Acids:

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins which are used by the brain to manufacture neurotransmitters needed for the optimal functioning. So, its deficiency will result in a variety of mood disorders.

In general, there are 9 essential amino acids that aids in various functions in the body, including the rise of serotonin levels in the body to improve your mood and keep you away from getting depressed.

The good source of amino acids will include seeds, beans, eggs, fish, nuts, etc. which has to be added to your diet.

Final Word:

Remember that nothing is important than a life. So, it’s in your hands to make your life beautiful and colorful. Anxiety and depression is a part of your life and takes it positively to achieve your desired goals. Strengthen yourself with best nutritional diet, water, medical help and family support to beat this awful problem.

Are you experiencing certain symptoms like dizziness, nausea or difficulty in breathing? Then it may be due to low blood pressure.

A healthy blood pressure level should be 120/80 mm Hg, here 120 mm Hg indicates systolic pressure (pressure as per your heart beats) and 80 mm Hg indicates diastolic pressure (pressure in the arteries in between two heart beats).

Whenever your blood pressure remains over 90/60 mm Hg (or lower) then it is considered as low blood pressure (or hypotension) which means that there is an inadequate flow of blood to your organs (like heart, kidneys, and brain) to perform their function properly.

It is caused due to prolonged bed rest, pregnancy, a decrease in blood volume, dehydration, heart problems, nutritional deficiencies, endocrine disorders, certain medications, neurological problems, etc.

Symptoms like dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, blurred vision, lightheadedness, clammy skin, cold, nausea, fainting, difficulty breathing, etc. are experienced by the people suffering from low blood pressure.

Stop worrying, as it is also a cause for your health problem. Consult your doctor and follow some natural remedies along with some changes in your diet to raise your blood pressure levels and to have a normal blood pressure.

Natural Remedies for Low Blood Pressure:

The listed below are the best remedies that widely used to raise the low blood pressure to maintain normal levels. Have a look at these remedies and follow them regularly.

Method – 1: (Salt Water)

Salt has rich content of sodium that increases your low blood pressure. Salt gets turned into liquid in the body which further prevents dehydration.

• Mix 1/2 – 1 teaspoon of salt in 1 glass of water.
• Drink it whenever you suffer from low blood pressure and its symptoms.
• Also, increase your salt content in your diet to treat low blood pressure.

Note: Avoid excess intake of salt, as it causes some health problems. So, increase the quantity to adequate levels but don’t overdo it.

Method – 2: (Holy Basil)

Holy basil is enriched with magnesium, vitamin C, potassium and pantothenic acid that are essential for lowering your blood pressure. Regular intake of basil will help to balance the mind and thus reduce your stress levels.

• Place 10 – 15 fresh basil leaves in a blender.
• Extract its juice in a small bowl and add 1 teaspoon of organic honey in it.
• Stir well and drink it once daily in the morning on an empty stomach.

Note: Or chew 4 – 5 fresh basil leaves daily in the morning.

Method – 3: (Raisins)

Raisins are Ayurvedic remedy used to treat hypotension naturally. Regular intake of raisins will prevent the sudden drop in your blood pressure and supports the functioning of your organs and glands.

• Soak 20 – 30 raisins in a bowl filled with water for overnight.
• Eat them at once in the next morning with an empty stomach.
• Also, drink the raisins soaked water after eating raisins.
• Be sure that not to drink or eat anything for about 45 – 60 minutes after the intake of raisins.
• Repeat the same process regularly for few weeks to maintain a healthy blood pressure.

Note: Or consume 10 – 15 black currants, 4 – 6 almonds and 15 – 20 peanuts along with 1 glass of milk to get rid of the problem.

Method – 4: (Licorice Root)

Licorice root works well in normalizing your blood pressure that caused due to low levels of cortisol. It blocks the enzyme breaking down cortisol and thus supports the healthy adrenalin function. Regular intake helps to cure chronic fatigue syndrome.

• Add 1 teaspoon of licorice herb (powder or dried) in 1 cup of hot water.
• Mix well and steep it for 5 – 7 minutes.
• Drink it daily for few days till you get rid of low blood pressure.

Note: Or consult your doctor before taking 400 – 500 mg of licorice root capsules for few days till you get relieve from low blood pressure.

Method – 5: (Almond Milk)

This combination is an age-old remedy used to treat low blood pressure. This will act upon the adrenal glands and thus stabilize your blood pressure to get rid of the problem.

• Soak 5 – 7 almonds in a bowl with water for overnight.
• Peel its skin in the morning and grind it to make a smooth paste.
• Boil this paste in 1 cup of milk for few minutes.
• Drink this almond milk in the morning and repeat the same in every morning till you get relief from low blood pressure.

Method – 6: (Beetroot Juice)

Beetroot juice is effective in dealing with both high and low blood pressures. Raw beetroot juice maintains proper blood pressure levels. Drink 1 cup of fresh beetroot juice twice daily for a week to get rid of the problem.

Method – 7: (Coffee)

Almost everyone loves the coffee taste. So, it’s good news for the people suffering from low blood pressure to have a cup of strong coffee regularly in the morning. You can also have hot chocolate or chocolate milk, cola, hot cocoa or any caffeinated beverage that increase your blood pressure.

If you suffer from frequent attacks of low blood pressure then drink 1 cup of coffee in the morning (or) drink it along with your meals (if you’re suffering from orthostatic hypotension). Also, remember not to make it as a habit why because the long-term effects of caffeine are not good for health.

Method – 8: (Lemon Juice)

Lemon helps to maintain a proper blood pressure levels and treats both high and low fluctuations in your blood pressure levels. It is an effective remedy used to treat dehydration (causes low blood pressure). It also stimulates the liver functioning and aids in proper digestion along with energizing the body.

• Freshly squeeze lemon juice from 2 lemons into a glass.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and sugar and 1/2 glass of water in that lemon juice.
• Stir well and drink it regularly to get rid of the problem.

Note: Or mix 1 teaspoon each of lemon juice and salt in 1 glass of sugarcane juice. Drink it to get relief from the problem.

Method – 9: (Rosemary)

Rosemary normalizes your blood pressure levels by stimulating the central nervous system and thus improves the blood circulation.

• Have up to 10 ml of rosemary tincture every day.
• Add this herb to your foods (or) have freshly prepared infusion with the rosemary herb.
• Also, add 3 – 5 drops of rosemary essential oils in your diffuser for benefiting from aromatherapy.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Drinking a glass of fresh carrot juice by mixing 2 tablespoons of honey for twice daily (once in morning on an empty stomach and once in the evening) will treat your low blood pressure.
2. Regular and mild exercises will promote blood circulation and thereby to prevent the variations in your blood pressure levels. Yoga also works in regulating your blood pressure.
3. Consult your doctor if you’re suffering frequently with low blood pressure and also check whether any of your prescribed medications leads to this problem.
4. When a person suddenly rises from a sitting or lying down positions then they occur a sudden drop in blood pressure (postural hypotension). So, avoid those sudden changes in your position.
5. Drink plenty of fluids like water, coconut water, fresh fruit and vegetable juices like pomegranate, herbal teas, and soups which help to replace the electrolytes, prevent dehydration and stimulate proper blood circulation. Also, limit or stop drinking alcohol, as it causes dehydration and thus lowers your blood pressure.
6. Consume small and low carb meals for 6 times a day rather than 3 big meals to stabilize your blood pressure. Limit your carb foods like potatoes, pasta, rice, bread, etc.
7. Intake of certain herbs and spices like ginger, garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, Siberian ginseng, motherwort tea, aniseed, and pepper will help to raise your blood pressure. Consume foods that are high in proteins, vitamin C and B complex.
8. Avoid prolonged exposure to hot water and also avoid heavy lifting. It’s better to elevate your head while sleeping at night.

Hope you liked the article and will follow these remedies to get relief from low blood pressure. Do you know any other effective remedies for controlling the blood pressure? Then share it with us in the below comments section.