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Aloe Vera for Losing Weight

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Aloe Vera for Losing Weight

Whenever the fat content of the body exceeds the normal valves then it is considered as overweight. This overweight problem is faced by most of the people due to over consumption of unhealthy and fatty foods without proper workouts.

However, weight gain can be caused due to genetic disorders, sedentary lifestyles, stress, over intake of junk or processed food, hormonal imbalances, lack of regular exercises, insomnia, depression, etc. Being overweight might result in many health problems like heart problems, joint pains, enlarged body parts, snoring, etc.

So, here we are going to learn how aloe vera is used as a natural weight loss remedy. Aloe vera not only used for treating burns or cuts but it is also used for losing your weight and makes you slim and fit.

Does Aloe Vera work for Weight Loss?

  • It has been scientifically proven that regular intake of aloe vera gel or juice will help to increase the metabolism and thus reduces Body Mass Index (BMI), which means carbohydrates and fats will turn to energy instead of storing in the body as visceral fat.
  • It acts as a natural anti-oxidant that slows down the growth of free radicals in the body. it also has a rich source of polysaccharides that strengthens the immune system and keep the internal system toxic – free for healthy weight loss.
  • It is enriched with many essential vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C & E), niacin, folic acid, etc. which helps to burn the calories to reduce your body fat.
  • It is a natural laxative that improves digestion, forces the foot out of the colon (colon cleanse), prevents constipation and detoxifies the body to prevent the storage of fat as weight gain.
  • It has aloin, a substance that stimulates the gut activity and cleanses the system deeply and thoroughly.
  • Balancing the blood sugar levels and managing diabetes is one main thing for maintaining a healthy weight. Aloe vera has phytosterols that will do this by promoting slow absorption of sugar into the body.
  • It stimulates the production of collagen protein in which our body spends a lot of energy in assimilating the collagen protein and this energy spend will help you lose weight.
  • This collagen protein helps in speed up of metabolism that in turn digests the food and turns into energy rather than storing in the lower intestine.
  • It contains 75 active vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, salicylic acids, carbohydrates and phytochemicals (sapanins) which are very essential for losing weight and avoid the problems associated with obesity.
  • It acts as an appetite suppressant that curbs your appetite and keeps you filled for a longer time. This prevents overeating and thus promotes weight loss. It also reduces the glucose levels in the bloodstream.

How to use Aloe Vera for Weight Loss:

There are many simple ways of using aloe vera as an effective at home natural weight loss remedy. But here we are providing you with the best aloe vera methods for losing weight without any side effects.

Aloe Vera Gel – Cut the edges and end part of the aloe vera leaf. Cut the leaf in middle and extract its gel with a spoon. Consume 1 teaspoon of this fresh aloe gel for twice a day to lose your overweight.

Aloe Vera Juice – Scoop the gel out of the leaf using a spoon and blend it in water or your favorite fruit juice. Stir well and drink it in the morning (prefer with an empty stomach) to get rid of obesity.

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Aloe Vera Gel with Lemon – Lemon is loaded with pectin fibers and polyphenols that flush out the toxins from the body and reduce your excess weight. Mix fresh lemon juice, aloe vera gel and water in a blender and drink it regularly in the morning and don’t eat or drink anything for an hour after drinking it.

Aloe Vera Juice with Honey – Honey increases the energy levels and suppresses food cravings naturally to lose weight. Add 1 tablespoon of raw honey in 1 glass of aloe vera juice. Stir well and drink it to stimulate the metabolism, burn extra fat and calories.

Aloe Vera in Smoothies – Add aloe vera gel or juice to your smoothies and blend it well before drinking it. You can add aloe in kale smoothie, fresh fruit and coconut smoothie, blueberry smoothie, vegetable green smoothie, etc. for best results, consume it in the morning.

Aloe Vera Crystals – Make aloe vera crystals by passing the fresh gel through a cold compress. Consume this 2 – 4 ounce for 2 – 4 times daily (once before meals). Or add 1/8 teaspoon of these crystals to purified water or fruit or vegetable juices and drink it.

Aloe Vera with Ginger – Ginger acts as a natural appetite suppressant and has a best fat – burning property. Prepare a natural infusion by adding 1 tablespoon each of grated ginger and aloe vera gel in 1 cup of water and boil it over low heat for few minutes. Drink it regularly.

Aloe Vera with Pineapple and Cucumber – Pineapple improves the digestive capacity of the body and cleanses the system thoroughly. Cucumber is a watery vegetable that suppresses the appetite. Just simply blend half a cucumber, 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel, a slice of pineapple and 1 glass of water. Drink this after each meal for proper digestion without storing as fat in the body.

Aloe Vera with Strawberries – Strawberries has a rich amount of fiber, acts as diuretic and has fewer calories which make it perfect to mix with aloe for weight loss. Simply blend aloe vera leaf, 3 – 4 fresh strawberries and a little of honey till it gets thick as you like and then consume it once daily by adding honey to it. Or add some orange juice and drink it.

Aloe Vera with Green Tea – Green tea has catechins and polyphenols that boost up the metabolism and reduces your appetite to make you fit and slim. Add 1 teaspoon of freshly extracted aloe vera gel in 1 cup of green tea. Stir well and drink it once in the morning and once at night before bedtime.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Aloe vera is available in gel, juice and latex form but the best one is that was extracted from the tubules of the aloe vera plant.
  2. If you don’t have aloe plant then buy the juice or gel in health food stores but be sure that it is purely aloe vera extract without the addition of other ingredients.
  3. Always follow aloe vera in extract recommended quantities or else it will cause some side effects like diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, upset stomach, low potassium levels, etc.
  4. It might interact with certain medications and if you’re are in any medication then it’s advised to consult your doctor before using aloe vera for weight loss.
  5. Aloe vera is also available in capsule form. So, take this capsule with water after eating but consult your doctor to know the recommended dosage, as per your age and health condition.
  6. Always consume these aloe vera drinks in the morning with an empty stomach to grab the best results of losing your weight quickly.
  7. It’s best to clean the aloe leaf thoroughly before using to remove the dust or impurities on it. Also, rinse the gel before using to discard the green liquid, as it is toxic and it consumed like that then it causes heartburn, irritation, diarrhea, etc.
  8. It has a laxative effect that if overtaken can result in electrolyte imbalance which in turn causes weak muscles, numbness, heart problems, seizures, and paralysis. Long term usage might interfere and makes you depend on these laxatives for regular bowel movement.
  9. Aloe vera belongs to the family of tulips, onions or garlic. So, if you’re allergic to these ingredients then check it before using aloe vera as your weight loss aid.
  10. Pregnant or nursing women, women who are menstruating and children below 10 years should not take aloe vera for losing their weight. Also, the long-term usage of aloe vera orally might raise the risk of cancer and thyroid problems.

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This is all about Aloe Vera for Weight Loss. Hope you give a trial for losing your weight but don’t forget to share your experience with us.

Top 10 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Body Odor

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Going for a date with your loved one or attending a party at your relatives or friend’s house with unbearable smelly armpits, how embarrassing it is? Smelly armpits or body odor will make you unable to hang out with your friends or socially inactive.

What is Body Odor?

Sweating is the natural ways of the body to regulate its temperature. When the sweat glands are overactive then the body (armpits) will produce excessive sweat and when this sweat mixes with bacteria (grows in warm & moist areas) then it emanates strong and unpleasant body odor.

So, an occasional body odor is quite normal but if there is an excessive or unpleasant body odor will make you feel embarrassed and discomfort to others.

Causes of Body Odor:

Other than over-active sweat glands, here are some other triggers causing body odor.

  • Poor hygiene
  • Intake of caffeinated or alcoholic or carbonated beverages
  • Nutritional deficiencies
  • Gastrointestinal disorders (constipation, indigestion)
  • Hormonal imbalances
  • Stress & anxiety
  • Certain medications
  • Underlying medical problems (diabetes, metabolic disorders, liver problem)
  • Consuming spicy foods
  • Dehydration
  • Puberty
  • Hot weather
  • Strenuous exercises
  • Wearing tight clothes

One may experience an unusual, pungent smell that arises from the body along with excessive sweating, weight loss, cold hands and night sweats while suffering from body odor. instead of using the over the counter medicines or deodorants, why don’t you try some natural ways to get rid of body odor by controlling the growth of bacteria. Practice good hygiene along with these natural remedies to get quick relief from this body odor and enjoy your social life.

Home Remedies to get rid of Body Odor:

Usage of cosmetic deodorants or perfumes to prevent underarm odor for a long run will harm your skin. So, choose the below mentioned natural home remedies to get relief from the underarm odor without affecting your skin.

Here are some best remedies that help you in dealing with body odor by preventing the overactivity of your sweat glands. Let’s have a look at them and start using them regularly.

Remedy – 1: (Baking Soda)

Baking soda has an excellent remedy that absorbs moisture or sweat from the skin and thereby reduces body odor. It acts as antibacterial and pH balancer that helps to kill the bacteria causing foul smell from the body and also acts as a natural deodorant to prevent smelly armpits.

  • Add equal quantities of baking soda and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  • Stir well and store this powder in an empty container.
  • Apply it directly on the dry underarms (prefer after taking your bath) to prevent sweating and thereby bad odor.
  • Continue this remedy regularly to get rid of body odor for several hours.

Note:

  • Or simply stir well by adding 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and fresh lemon juice till it forms a fine paste. Apply it on the underarms and other body parts where you find excessive sweating. Let it sit for a couple of minutes and rinse the applied area with water or take your shower. Do it once daily.
  • Alternatively, prepare baking soda paste by simply adding a little water in 1 tablespoon of baking soda to make a fine paste and apply it under the armpits after your shower to eradicate armpit odor.

Remedy – 2: (Lemon Juice)

Lemon juice with its rich content of vitamin C and acidic property helps to lower the skin’s pH levels by creating a hostile environment for the odor producing bacteria to survive and thereby gives relief from smelly armpits.

  • Cut a fresh lemon into two halves.
  • Take half a lemon and use it to rub on the underarms.
  • Be sure that the lemon juice should get onto the skin while rubbing the lemon slice on the skin.
  • After thorough application, let it sit to dry naturally to take your shower or bath.
  • Repeat the same process for once daily until you get a complete relief from the body odor.

Note: If you’re having sensitive skin then dilute some fresh lemon juice in water before application on the underarms by using a cotton ball. Rinse off the area with water after 10 minutes. Do it once daily.

Remedy – 3: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

The antibacterial, antimicrobial and pH balancer properties of apple cider vinegar (ACV) will help to kill the bacteria and other germs causing body odor. Regular follow up will eliminate the underarm odor by controlling the activity of sweat glands.

Have a look at some best ways of using ACV for underarm odor.

  • Take a cotton ball and soak in ACV for a couple of minutes and use the ball to rub it all over the underarms. Leave for 3 – 5 minutes and take your bath. Continue this for twice daily – once in the morning and once at night before bedtime.
  • Mix 2 teaspoons of raw, organic ACV and a little honey in 1 glass of warm water. Stir well to drink this mix for 2 – 3 times daily before consuming meals to control the body odor.
  • Prepare a spray by filling it with equal quantities of ACV and water and use it to spray on your underarm to prevent excessive sweating and thereby bad odor.

Read More on How to get rid of Underarm Odor with Apple Cider Vinegar.

Remedy – 4: (Rosemary)

Rosemary has the antibacterial property that inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria and thus clears body odor. The rich content of zinc in rosemary will help to prevent body odor why because its deficiency is one main cause of excessive sweating.

It has menthol and chlorophyll that exhibits natural deodorant properties to neutralize the body odor and also to provide a nice fragrance to get rid of underarm odor effectively.

  • Take 1/2 cup of dried rosemary leaves and pour it in a pan filled with 4 cups of hot water.
  • Cover and let it steep for about 10 minutes.
  • Use this water to mix in your bath water and stir well.
  • Soak in this water for about 15 – 20 minutes and dry the skin gently.
  • Continue doing the same process for once daily to make yourself smell nice for throughout the day.

Note:

  • Or simply mix 8 – 10 drops of rosemary oil in 1 ounce of water and stir well to apply it on your armpits as a natural deodorant.
  • If you find any irritation or discomfort upon applying rosemary then discontinue its usage.

Remedy – 5: (Sage)

Sage is another effective remedy used to combat body odor with its antibacterial property. It reduces the overactivity of sweat glands and thereby prevent the bacteria causing odor.

Here are a few ways of using sage to clear underarm odor.

  • Prepare a natural deodorant by mixing 5 drops each of sage essential oil, lavender oil and coriander oil in 2 ounces of distilled witch hazel. Stir well and pour this solution into an empty spray bottle. Shake it and use it as your daily deodorant.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons of dried sage in 4 cups of hot water. Cover and let it steep for about 10 minutes. After that, let it cool down and then use it to rinse your underarms. Continue doing this process for twice daily until you get relief from these smelly armpits.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of dried sage in 1 cup of hot water and allow it to steep for about 10 minutes. Finally, strain the tea and sip it slowly. But make sure that not to drink more than 2 cups this tea in a day.
  • Also, use a diluted form of sage oil or tincture to prevent these smelly armpits.

Note: Sage should not be used by a pregnant or nursing women and children under 8 years.

Remedy – 6: (Tea Tree Oil)

The antibacterial and antiseptic properties of tea tree oil will help to kill the bacteria causing bad odor. It acts as natural astringent that helps to control the sweating by closing the skin pores.

  • Mix 2 – 3 drops of tea tree oil in 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) of water.
  • Stir well and pour this solution into an empty spray bottle.
  • Shake and use it to spray on the underarm areas as a deodorant.
  • Use it regularly as you natural deodorant to get rid of smelly armpits and body odor.

Note:

  • If you’re having sensitive skin then you must avoid the usage of tea tree oil, as it causes irritation, dryness, and redness on the skin upon application.
  • Or use lavender oil or peppermint oil instead of tea tree oil for preparing spray to get rid of underarm odor.

Remedy – 7: (Witch Hazel)

Witch hazel is an excellent ingredient that helps in lowering the skin’s pH level and thereby creates a hostile environment for odor-causing bacteria to thrive or survive. The rich content of astringent property in witch hazel will contract the skin pores and thereby reduces the production of sweat.

  • Take a clean cotton ball and soak it in witch hazel.
  • Wring to remove excess solution and dab the ball under the arms.
  • Continue the usage of this witch hazel, which acts as an antiperspirant to get rid of this underarm odor.

Note: Or mix some witch hazel leaves, tormentil root, oak bark, walnut leaves, and eucalyptus leaves. Stir well and mix 5 tablespoons of this mix in 2 liters of water. Let it boil for 5 – 7 minutes and allow it to cool down. Then add 1-liter of water and use it to take bath to get rid of smelly feet and armpits.

Remedy – 8: (Tomatoes)

Tomato helps to shrink skin pores to reduce sweating and also combat the action of bacteria causing odor with its excellent antibacterial and astringent properties.

  • Take 7 – 9 ripe tomatoes and crush them gently to extract its juice.
  • Mix this fresh tomato juice in your bath water and take your bath.
  • Repeat the same for once daily to get control over your body odor.

Note: Or simply drink 1 – 2 glasses of fresh tomato juice daily to reduce your underarm or body odor.

Remedy – 9: (Turnips)

Turnip exhibits antibacterial property that helps a lot in killing the odor-causing bacteria. It also contains a great source of vitamin C and other essential nutrients that help you in combating the body odor.

  • Take 2 – 3 turnips and cut it into small pieces.
  • Pour these pieces into a blender and blend to make a fine paste.
  • Extract the juice from this paste and apply this freshly extracted juice to your armpits and groin areas.
  • Let it sit for a few minutes to dry naturally and then rinse the skin with lukewarm water.
  • Continue this process in every morning to get relief from underarm or body odor for at least 10 hours.

Note:

  • To grab its benefits, you can also include these turnips in your daily diet.
  • Also, use radish to treat underarm odor by extracting the juice of 2 dozens of radish and add glycerin to it. Stir well and fill this in an empty spray bottle. Shake well and use it as your natural deodorant.

Remedy – 10: (Wheatgrass)

The rich content of chlorophyll in wheatgrass will make it as a natural deodorizer that helps to remove toxins and prevents bad odor emitted from the body.

  • Stir 1 – 2 tablespoons of wheatgrass juice in 1 cup of water.
  • Drink this wheatgrass water in the morning on an empty stomach.
  • Continue following this as your daily routine until you get rid of your body or armpit odor.

Note:

  • Also, consume other foods which are rich in chlorophyll to get rid of toxins and thereby to prevent bad odor from your body.
  • Some people may feel nauseated due to the strong taste of wheatgrass. So, if you can bear the taste and drink then continue or else follow other remedies for underarm odor.

Other Effective Remedies:

  • To clear the dirty smell of underarms, you have to prepare a hydrogen peroxide solution by mixing 1 teaspoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide in 1 cup of water and stir well. Dip a clean washcloth in this mix and apply it on your underarms to clear the bacteria creating an odor.
  • Rose water acts as astringent that close the skin pores and deodorizes the area. So, apply some rosewater to your under armpits (or) pour few drops of rosewater in your bathtub for long-lasting freshness.
  • Alum acts as a natural deodorant that helps to clear the bad smell from your body parts like armpits and groin areas. All you need is to pour some water in a piece of alum and use it to rub gently (use the blunt side of the alum piece) for some time. Leave it to dry naturally and repeat regularly.
  • Sandalwood powder is an excellent natural ingredient that is known for its soothing aroma. So, apply a paste prepared by mixing some sandalwood powder with enough water (or rose water) on your armpits. Leave it till dries and rinse with clean water.

Read More – How to Prepare & Use Coconut Oil as Natural Deodorant

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Other than the above remedies, maintaining proper hygiene and consuming a healthy diet is essential for getting a quick relief from body odor and smelly armpits. Here are some tips and precautions that help you in clearing the body odor.
  2. Always opt for cotton clothing rather than synthetic fabrics which help you to avoid trapping moisture and sweat.
  3. Drink ample amounts of water to stay hydrated and to flush out the toxins from the body.
  4. Always keep yourself dry and clean as much as possible to prevent the attack of bacteria and thereby prevent body odor.
  5. Manage your stress and anger levels by performing yoga, meditation, deep breathing exercises and laughter therapy why because they make you sweat more and thereby results in body odor.
  6. Avoid wearing tight clothes and shoes for a longer time, as they make the skin area warm and moist and thereby attract bacteria to thrive and cause this body odor.
  7. Rubbing some alcohol on your armpits will help to stop the underarm perspiration and thereby odor. Or else rinse the area with alcohol mixed water to close the skin pores and reduce the smell.
  8. Take your bathe regularly with an antibacterial soap to prevent the buildup of bacteria or germs on the body and to make you feel fresh.
  9. Regularly change your clothes and wash them thoroughly to prevent this foul smell emitting from your body.
  10. The usage of natural talc powder (or baby powder) will help to prevent the moisture and thereby stop odor. So, apply powder to your armpits and groin areas after taking your bath and drying the skin thoroughly.
  11. Shave your armpits regularly to prevent the odor-causing bacteria and thereby bad smell. Also, stay in air-conditioned environments.
  12. Reduce the intake of certain foods like hot pepper, onion, fish, garlic, red meat, etc. will enhance the sweat glands and thus make it produce sweat.
  13. Lessen the intake of caffeinated and carbonated beverages and alcohol along with quit smoking.

Final Word:

All these remedies will help you in getting relief from the body odor but you need to maintain some physical hygiene along with consuming a well balanced healthy diet.

Do you know any other successful remedies for smelly armpits? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Foot Odor

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Foot odor or smelly feet or stinky feet is really an embarrassing problem for the people those who suffer from it. It is generally caused due to sweat and bacteria, as the sweat creates a moist environment and the bacteria can easily thrive in and thus causes feet odor.

Prolonged wearing of shoes or socks will cause sweat and the bacteria which naturally present on the skin will feed on the sweat and dead cells and thus produce the foul smell from your feet.

Other reasons that trigger stinky feet are poor hygiene, athlete’s foot, certain medications, hormonal changes, tight and uncomfortable footwear, stress, hyperhidrosis, alcohol or smoking, lack of proper ventilation for the feet, etc.

Stop worrying; you can easily clear this foot odor problem by simply following some natural home remedies and few changes in your lifestyles.

Home Remedies for Feet Odor:

The listed below are the best natural home remedies that effectively helps you to get rid of stinky feet. Let’s get started.

Remedy – 1: (Foot Soaks)

Soaking your feet in warm water will kill the bacteria and also clears sweat causing foot odor. Here are few best foot soaks that kick out the odor-causing culprits.

Method – 1: (Epsom Salt)

Epsom salt or magnesium sulfate fights against the microbial infection to neutralizes the foot odor and also relaxes your aching feet. Salt pulls out the moisture and reduces the bacterial action.

  • Mix 1/2 cup of Epsom salt in 8 cups of warm water.
  • Soak your feet for 20 – 30 minutes and dry your feet thoroughly.
  • Repeat 1 – 2 times daily. For effective results, do this soaking once at night before bedtime.

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Note: Or use kosher salt instead of Epsom salt in this soak to get rid of smelly feet.

Method – 2: (Sage and Rosemary)

Sage and rosemary herbs have antibacterial, antifungal and astringent properties that minimize the production of sweat from your sweat glands. Hence less sweat means less odor.

  • Fill your foot basin with boiling water and add 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary and 1 – 2 teaspoon of dried sage in it.
  • Stir well and let the water reaches warm but not hot to place your feet.
  • Then soak your feet for 30 minutes and rinse off gently.
  • Continue doing this process for 1 – 2 times daily.

Note: Also, soak your feet in sage tea for 10 – 15 minutes (or) drink 1 – 2 cups of sage tea at night before bedtime (or) place dried sage powder inside the shoes and socks to prevent foul smell and to have a nice green scent.

Method – 3: (Baking Soda)

Baking soda is an amazing ingredient that works like a miracle on the applied area. It controls the foot odor, neutralizes pH levels and kills the bacteria and thus softens your feet.

  • Add 1 tablespoon of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water.
  • Mix well and soak your feet in it for about 15 – 20 minutes at night before bedtime.
  • Continue doing it daily for a week.

Note: Or lemon acts as an astringent that prevents excessive sweating causing foot odor. Mix 1/4 cup of baking soda and fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon in 8 cups of warm water. Swish and soak your feet for 15 – 20 minutes and then dry your feet.

Method – 4: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar has acidic nature that makes your skin unfriendly for the bacteria to thrive in and create odor. It also makes your feet feel fresh and relaxed. You can use any type of vinegar but apple cider vinegar gives faster results.

  • Fill your foot basin with 5 – 8 cups of warm water.
  • Mix it with 1/2 cup of organic apple cider vinegar in it.
  • Submerge your feet and stir it well.
  • Soak your feet for 15 – 20 minutes and then rinse off your feet with cold water to close the pores and to get rid of the vinegar smell.
  • Re-soak your feet for twice daily with a freshly prepared mix.

Note: Or clean your feet with a cotton ball dipped in ACV mix.

Method – 5: (Black Tea)

Black tea has a rich amount of tannic acid that provides an unfriendly environment for bacteria and also this tea acts as an astringent that contracts sweat glands and reduces the foot odor.

  • Fill your foot basin with 4 – 5 cups of boiling water.
  • Then add 5 black tea bags in it and let it steep for about 10 minutes.
  • Soak your feet in this black tea water for 20 – 25 minutes.
  • Repeat it once daily and dry your feet thoroughly after every soak.

Method – 6: (Lavender Oil)

Lavender essential oil has antifungal and antiseptic properties that eliminate the bacteria causing foot odor. It has aromatherapy that prevents the smelly feet along with the sweat.

  • Pour few drops of lavender essential oil in your foot basin filled with warm water.
  • Soak your feet in this basin for about 15 – 20 minutes.
  • Continue this process for twice daily till you get complete relief from foot odor.

Note: Also, use tea tree oil or peppermint oil or any essential oil in the place of lavender oil in it.

Remedy – 2: (Alum Rinse)

Alum powder has antiseptic and astringent properties that inhibit the growth of bacteria and prevents foot odor.

  • Add 1 teaspoon of alum powder in 1 cup of warm water.
  • Mix well and rinse your feet with this solution.
  • Leave it for 15 – 20 minutes and after that, dry your feet.
  • Sprinkle some alum powder on your feet and leave it like that.
  • Repeat the same process for once daily till you get relief from foot odor.

Remedy – 3: (Sugar Scrub)

A Scrub will help to remove dead skin and calluses which in turn eliminate foot odor. So, the regular scrub will not only clean your feet but also prevent the formation of calluses. Here is the homemade DIY scrub for foot odor.

  • Mix sugar, isopropyl alcohol, and clean water in such a way that for 1 part of isopropyl alcohol, mix 5 parts of water and also use more of sugar than water to get a thick paste.
  • Soak your feet in warm water for few minutes to make the skin soft for proper scrubbing.
  • Use this scrub mix to scrub your feet for 5 – 7 minutes to get rid of bacteria, sweat and dead cells.
  • Then wash your feet with water and dry it properly.
  • Continue this scrubbing for 3 times a week till you get relief from smelly feet.

Note: If you have broken skin or suffering from eczema, then avoid using the scrub.

Remedy – 4: (Ginger)

Ginger has antimicrobial, antioxidant and skin soothing properties that inhibit the bacterial growth and thus removes toxins from the feet to get rid of stinky feet.

  • Prepare a puree from a medium sized ginger root.
  • Let it steep in 1 cup of hot water for 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Then strain the mix to extract smooth liquid.
  • Use it to massage your feet gently at night before bedtime and leave it on for overnight.
  • Do this massage daily for few weeks to get rid of stinky feet.

Note: Or grind some ginger to get a smooth paste and apply this paste to your feet. Rinse off with warm water after 15 minutes.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Sprinkle some baking soda or cornstarch or talcum powder or arrowroot powder on your feet, shoes and socks to get rid of sweat and thereby odor.
  2. Never ever wear a same pair of socks daily. It’s best to change the socks and shoes to get rid of the odor. Also, wash your socks and dry your shoes regularly to prevent bacteria or sweat causing foot odor.
  3. Wear open toed shoes or sandals (if possible) to make the feet breathe in and to prevent sweat. Also, avoid wearing shoes or shoes at home.
  4. Have some cotton socks rather than synthetic material in socks which help your feet to observe sweat and allow the feet to breathe properly.
  5. Borax acts as a disinfectant that prevents odor causing bacteria. Simply mix 1/2 cup each of borax and vinegar in 2 cups of water. Pour it a spray bottle and spray it inside the shoes (or) dust some borax powder inside the shoes before wearing to get rid of sweat and thereby smelly feet.
  6. Drink plenty of water, reduce foods (like refined carbohydrates, balance proteins, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates), include zinc-rich foods (like red meat, wheat germ, spinach, nuts, beans, oysters, cocoa or chocolates), etc. will help to get rid of smelly feet.
  7. Practice yoga, deep breathing and meditation to get rid of stress, as stress also causes smelly feet.
  8. Soak your feet in warm water by adding either few drops of Listerine mouthwash (or) oatmeal (or) vodka (or) few drops of thyme oil will help to get rid of smelly feet.
  9. Regularly remove the dead skin and massage your feet with some natural moisturizer to get rid of foot odor.
    Quit smoking and limit your alcohol content to prevent the smelly feet.
  10. Consult your doctor if you’re still suffering from this problem after a week or having excessive sweating for proper diagnose and treatment.

This is all about Natural Remedies to treat Foot Odor. Try these remedies at home and share your experience with us in the comments box.

Best Ways to Treat Diarrhea

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Are you suffering from the frequent passage of stools? Getting tired due to loss of water and other minerals from the body due to this frequent bowel movement? Most of us, for at least once in their lifetime has suffered from this condition called Diarrhea.

What is Diarrhea?

When your digestive system (colon) is not functioning properly for eliminating harmful toxins, ingested materials, and other wastes from the body to maintain healthy functioning, then this diarrhea occurs.

The bacteria or virus which enters into intestine will attack the lining of the digestive system and makes it unable to absorb fluid from bowel contents. This further causes the bowel to move quickly from digestive system that leads to diarrhea.

Diarrhea is characterized by loose and watery stools. It can be caused due to viral or bacterial infection, food poisoning or allergies, stress, consumption of contaminated food or water, anxiety, excessive alcohol intake, side effects of certain medications, overeating, malnutrition, some health problems, etc.

Vomiting, thirst (dehydration), loss of appetite, fever, nausea, stomach pain, frequent bowel movement, abdominal bloating or cramps, etc. are some of the symptoms experienced by the people suffering from diarrhea.

This problem can last for 2 – 7 days and can be healed on its own but if it continues longer (or) increased the frequency of bowel movement, then consult your doctor for proper diagnose and treatment.

Home Remedies for Diarrhea:

Suffering from diarrhea? Don’t worry about it and start using the natural home remedies that help you to get relief from diarrhea and its symptoms.

Remedy – 1: (Fenugreek Seeds)

Fenugreek seeds have rich mucilage content that will bulk up your stool and relieves you from the discomfort or severity of diarrhea.

  • Mix 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt.
  • Cover it and let it steep for a few minutes.
  • Then swallow this yogurt soaked fenugreek seeds to get rid of diarrhea.

Fenugreek Seeds Remedies for Diarrhea

Note: Or mix 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds and 1 tablespoon of roasted cumin seeds in 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt. Stir well and consume it for 2 – 3 times daily.

Remedy – 2: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that fight against the germs causing diarrhea. It has pectin and other essential enzyme and nutrients that provide a protective coating and rehydrates your body.

  • Add 1 – 2 tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon of raw honey in 1 glass of water (prefer lukewarm water).
  • Stir well and drink it for twice daily till you recovered from diarrhea.

Note:

  • Also, consume 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar followed by 1 glass of water (or) use fresh lemon juice, cayenne pepper or baking soda instead of honey in this process.
  • Rinse your mouth with water thoroughly and also use a straw to drink this apple cider vinegar water, which in turn help to get rid of acid attack.

Remedy – 3: (Ginger)

Ginger has enzymes, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that prevent microbial action, detoxify your digestive system, relieves you from the pain and spasms to get rid of diarrhea.

  • Add 1 teaspoon each of cinnamon powder, dried ginger powder honey and cumin powder in a bowl.
  • Stir well and consume this for 3 times daily till you get relief from these loose watery stools.

Note:

  • Also, chew few fresh ginger slices (or) drink ginger tea, ginger ale (or) eat gingersnap cookies, gingerbread (or) include ginger in your daily diet to prevent diarrhea.
  • Or mix equal quantities of fresh lemon juice and ginger juice along with some crushed pepper in a bowl. Stir and have it for 2 – 3 times daily to treat diarrhea.
  • Make sure that people who have high blood pressure or taking blood thinning medications should avoid using ginger.

Remedy – 4: (Blueberries)

Anthocyanosides in blueberries will exhibit antibacterial and antioxidant properties that fight against the microbes causing diarrhea. It has a rich source of pectin (soluble fiber) that eases your diarrhea symptoms.

  • Chew few dried blueberries for few times daily to prevent germs causing diarrhea.
  • Also, boil a few crushed dried blueberries in 1 cup of water for 10 – 15 minutes. Strain it and drink the tea for several times daily to improve your condition.
  • Or prepare a soup with dried blueberries and have it regularly.

Remedy – 5: (Chamomile)

Chamomile is an excellent herb used for treating various digestive problems that include diarrhea. It has a rich source of tannins and antispasmodic property that helps to treat diarrhea.

  • Place 1 teaspoon each of peppermint leaves and chamomile flowers in 1 cup of boiling water.
  • Allow it to steep for about 12 – 15 minutes and strain it.
  • Drink it by adding some honey to get rid of diarrhea.
  • Regular intake of this tea for 2 – 3 times daily will speed up your healing process.

Note: Or prepare chamomile tea by using pre-packed tea bags.

Remedy – 6: (Orange Peel Tea)

Orange peel helps to control your diarrhea and its symptoms. It adds some bulk to your stools and reduces the frequency of your bowel movement.

  • Rinse the orange thoroughly to clear any pesticides on the peel.
  • Then remove the peel and chop it into pieces.
  • Place the chopped peel in 1/2 cup of boiling water and allow it to steep for few minutes.
  • Then add some honey to the cooled tea and drink it after straining the tea.
  • Continue drinking this orange peel tea for 2 – 3 times daily to get relief from diarrhea.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Consume BRAT (Banana, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) to get rid of diarrhea, as bland foods will be easily absorbed by the body and provide essential nutrients that aids for faster relief.
  2. Yogurt has probiotics (good bacteria) that protect your intestine from germs. It also has active and live cultures that regulate the stool consistency and balances your gut health. So, consume 1 bowl of plain yogurt by adding any frozen fruits on daily basis to get rid of the problem.
  3. Potatoes will help you to combat diarrhea with its starch substance. Consume plain or boiled potatoes or cook rice with potatoes and have it. But avoid eating French fries or other spicy or fried potatoes.
  4. Drink plenty of water and other clear fluids like coconut oil, fresh fruit or vegetable juices, soups (carrot soup), brews, herbal teas, etc. frequently to prevent dehydration and to make yourself well-hydrated and to replace lost electrolytes in the body.
  5. Avoid drinking caffeinated, alcoholic and acidic drinks (citrus juice and tomato juice) along with spicy foods and dairy products while suffering from diarrhea, as they cause dehydration and makes your problem worse.
  6. Get plenty of rest which helps the body to reproduce energy and electrolyte balance that is essential to fight against the germs causing diarrhea and heals your intestine.
  7. Consult your doctor if you didn’t get relief from diarrhea within 3 days or having severe pain in the intestine for proper diagnose and treatment.

That’s all for now about Natural Ways to get rid of Diarrhea, try these remedies whenever you suffer from diarrhea. Do you know any other remedies that treat diarrhea? Then share it with us.

Superfoods for Cleansing your Liver

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Best Liver Cleansing Superfoods

The liver is a vital organ and a gland in the body that is responsible for performing many essential functions like metabolism, immunity, digestion, removes harmful toxins, regulates the composition of blood and stores nutrients (vitamins, iron, and sugar glucose) and secrete chemicals that required by the body to survive.

It also breaks down insulin, hemoglobin and other hormones along with destroying old red blood cells and develops certain chemicals that are essential for clotting the blood properly. So, the liver will perform so many functions for maintaining a healthy body.

But do you know that an unhealthy diet and poor lifestyle will become overload to the liver that makes it unable to clear toxins and thereby its functions? This will result in chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, obesity, headaches, cardiovascular disease, allergies and others.

Don’t worry, there are many foods that cleanse, rejuvenate and detoxify the liver and thereby helps for its healthy functioning.

Best Liver Cleansing Superfoods:

Here is the list that covers the best superfoods which are widely used to cleanse your liver. Go through these foods and include them in your diet to enhance your liver functioning.

1. Garlic:

Garlic helps to activate enzymes in the liver that clear out the toxins with its natural compounds known as allicin and selenium. So, garlic helps in liver cleansing and protects it from toxic damages. Garlic is also effective in reducing cholesterol and triglyceride levels that prevent overload on the liver.

  • Consume 2 – 3 raw garlic cloves daily and also include the garlic in your daily diet.
  • Make sure to use fresh raw garlic rather than minced or processed or powdered garlic for best results.
  • Also, consult your doctor to know about garlic supplements and its dosage as per your health.

2. Lemon:

Lemon has D-limonene, an antioxidant that activates the enzymes in the liver and aids in detoxification. Vitamin C content in lemon helps to produce more enzymes that are essential for the mineral absorption and aids in proper digestion.

  • Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon in 1 glass of water.
  • Stir well and drink it to get rid of the problem.
  • Also, add a little honey and prefer lukewarm water for best results.
  • Drink this lemon water at regular intervals (prefer once in the early morning) to detoxify your liver.

3. Grapefruit:

Grapefruit has a rich source of vitamin C and pectin that aids in the natural cleansing process of your liver. It has a powerful antioxidant called glutathione that helps to neutralize free radicals and thus detoxify your liver.

It has naringenin flavonoid that breaks down your fat and enhances your liver functioning. If you’re on medications, then consult your doctor before using this food, as it interacts with certain medications.

  • Drink 1 small glass of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice.
  • Also, consume the whole fruit along with your breakfast.
  • Do it daily for few days to cleanse your liver and to enhance its functioning.

4. Turmeric:

Turmeric is a golden herb that works well in cleansing your liver and also aids in proper digestion. It contains curcumin which helps for the formation of glutathione S – transferase, a liver detoxification enzyme. It is also effective in regenerating the damaged liver cells.

  • Add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder in 1 glass of water.
  • Stir well and boil it for few minutes.
  • Drink this turmeric water for twice daily until few weeks to get rid of the problem.

Note:

  • Or use milk instead of water and drink turmeric milk regularly.
  • Also, include turmeric in your daily cooking to grab the liver detoxifying benefits.

5. Beetroot:

Beetroots have a high content of beta – carotene and plant flavonoids that stimulate your liver functioning. It also acts as natural blood purifiers that effectively cleanse and support your liver function.

  • Add 1 cup of chopped or grated beetroots, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and the juice of 1/2 a lemon in a bowl.
  • Stir well to make it as a salad and consume 2 teaspoons of this salad.
  • Repeat consuming this salad for every 2 hours during the day and continue it for a week to cleanse your liver.

6. Walnuts:

Walnuts have a rich source of L-arginine, an amino acid that helps for detoxifying ammonia in the liver. It also contains omega – 3 fatty acids and glutathione that aids for a natural liver cleansing process. Polyphenols in walnuts prevent the liver damaged that caused by d-galactosamine and carbon tetrachloride.

  • Munch on a handful of walnuts as your snacks every day.
  • Or include them in your diet by sprinkling over baked foods, side dish, salad, soup, breakfast cereals, etc.
  • Consume it daily for best results to cleanse your liver and to maintain a healthy functioning.

7. Green Tea:

Green tea has catechins that promote lipid catabolism in the liver and thus prevents the accumulation of fat in the liver. It increases the hydration levels and protects your liver by flushing out the toxins and fat deposits.

  • Drink 2 – 3 cups of green tea by adding a little honey and lemon juice.
  • Daily intake of this green tea will detoxify your liver and thereby body.
  • But be sure to avoid drinking excess green tea why because it results in negative impact on the liver and other parts of your body.

8. Avocados:

Avocado has rich content of glutathione that cleanses harmful toxins from the liver and enhances its functioning. It contains monounsaturated fats that reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases good cholesterol (HDL) and thus helps the liver to process good cholesterol easily.

It is enriched with many vitamins, fatty acids, minerals and plant nutrients that stimulate the overall health of the liver. So, consume 1 – 2 avocados per week and continue this for a couple of months to reverse the liver problems.

9. Apples:

An apple a day keeps the doctor away is an old English proverb. Here eating apple will help to maintain a healthy liver with its rich content of pectin fiber. This helps to remove toxins from the intestine and thus clears cholesterol from your blood to prevent over-working of the liver.

Malic acid in apple is a natural cleansing nutrient that clears carcinogens and other toxins from your blood. Consume organic apple once or twice daily or else drink 1 glass of fresh apple juice.

10. Broccoli:

Broccoli is rich in glucosinolates that help to flush carcinogens and other toxins from your body. Its Fiber content improves digestion process and the vitamin E (fat soluble and antioxidant) will carry out the functioning of your liver.

Consume 1 cup of broccoli for 3 times a week on regular basis to maintain a healthy liver.

Tips:

  1. Drink plenty of water and other healthy liquids to stay hydrated and to flush out the toxins from your body.
  2. Reduce animal foods and try to consume more of vegetarian foods for cutting down the strain or overload on the functioning of the liver.
  3. Avoid the intake of refined sugar, excess caffeine, alcohol and processed foods from your diet.
  4. Quit smoking, as it damages different organs in your body that includes liver.

Cleanse your liver with these superfoods to maintain a healthy functioning of the liver. Do you know any other superfoods used to cleanse your liver? Then share it with us.

Natural Ways to Get Rid of Gallstones

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Due to the build up of cholesterol particles, calcium deposits, bilirubin, concentration of bile and other substances in the gallbladder will result as gallstones. These are tiny stones that vary from size, density, shape and severity of symptoms and also vary from one to another.

Women are more prone to these gall stones. Aging (above 40 years), overweight or obese, pregnancy, hormonal imbalance, genetics, poor diet, liver problems, lack of physical activity, diabetes, losing weight too quickly, fasting, intake of a high-fat diet, etc. are some other reasons or risk factors of gall stones.

Gallstones cannot be detected easily and it exhibits symptoms like back pain, sudden or severe pain in the right side of your abdomen, vomiting, chills, bloated, nausea, indigestion, clay-colored stools, yellowing of eyes or skin, etc.

Consult your doctor for proper diagnose and treatment and follow the natural home remedies as an adjunct treatment to dissolve gallstones without going for surgery.

Home Remedies for Gallstones:

Here are the natural remedies which help you in dissolving the gallstones. Also, do small changes in your diet and lifestyles for getting rid of pain and stones in your gallbladder.

Remedy – 1: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has malic and other acids that help to soften up the gallstones and remove it from the bladder. It inhibits the liver from making cholesterol to prevent the problem. It also alleviates your pain along with dissolving gallstones.

  • Add 1 tablespoon of ACV in 1 glass of apple juice and stir well.
  • Drink it to ease your pain within 15 minutes.
  • Regular intake will help to dissolve the gallstones.

Apple Cider Vinegar Remedies for Gallstones

Note: Or mix 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of ACV into 1 glass of warm water. Drink it on an empty stomach in the morning. Repeat it daily.

Remedy – 2: (Dandelion)

Dandelion herb has taraxacin that helps in proper bile excretion from the liver. It also detoxifies the liver and metabolizes the fat accumulated in the liver. It aids in proper functioning of your gallbladder to prevent the formation of stones.

  • Add 1 teaspoon of dried dandelion root in 1 cup of hot water.
  • Cover it and allow it to steep for 5 – 7 minutes.
  • Strain it and drink this dandelion tea by mixing some honey in it.
  • Continue the intake of dandelion tea for 2 – 3 times daily till you get relief from the problem.

Note:

  • Or add 2 teaspoons of marshmallow root and 1 teaspoon of Oregon grape root into 4 cups of water. Simmer for 15 minutes and remove it from heat. Then add 2 teaspoons of dried dandelion leaves and 1 teaspoon of dried peppermint leaves. Steep it for 15 minutes and strain the tea to drink it.
  • Also, include tender dandelion greens in your salad or consume steaming the leaves in your daily diet. But be sure to avoid dandelion, if you’re suffering from diabetes.

Remedy – 3: (Lemon Juice)

Lemon juice stops the liver from making cholesterol, which in turn helps in faster recovery. The acidic nature, vitamin C content, and pectin in the lemon juice will help to get rid of pain and stones in your gallbladder by eliminating the waste products easily from the body.

  • Freshly squeeze lemon juice from 2 – 3 lemons and add it to 1 glass of water.
  • Stir well and drink this lemon water for 2 – 3 times daily, once in the morning on an empty stomach.

Note: Or mix 30 ml each of fresh lemon juice and olive oil and 5 grams of garlic paste in a small bowl. Stir well and consume this in the morning with an empty stomach for 40 – 45 days to get rid of the problem.

Remedy – 4: (Vegetable Juices)

Drinking juices will hydrate the body and help dissolve the stones in your gallbladder. Here, we are preparing a vegetable juice with beetroot, carrot, and cucumber for removing those stones.

Beetroot cleanses the liver and gallbladder and also strengthen them. Carrot is rich in vitamins A & C along with other nutrients. Cucumber is a watery vegetable that detoxifies your body, including gallbladder and liver.

  • Extract the juice from 1 cucumber, 1 beetroot and 4 medium size carrots.
  • Mix it well and drink this juice for twice daily till you noticed any improvement in your condition.

Note: Or mix 1 beetroot, 1 cucumber, 1 carrot, 1 apple, 2 – inch piece of ginger and a handful of celery stalks in a blender. Pour it into a glass and drink it twice daily to get rid of gallstones.

Remedy – 5: (Pears)

Pectin in the pears will soften the cholesterol filled gallstones and thus flushes out the stones easily from your body. It also alleviates the pain and other symptoms caused due to gallstones.

  • Add 1/2 glass each of pear juice and hot water and 2 tablespoons of raw honey in a large glass.
  • Stir well and drink it 2 – 3 times daily for 2 weeks to dissolve the stones in your gallbladder.

Note: Or peel off the pear and de-seed it. Cut it into small pieces and cook it in water for 20 – 25 minutes and turn off the heat. Consume a bowl of these warm cooked pears twice daily.

Remedy – 6: (Psyllium)

Psyllium has a rich source of soluble fiber, which is essential for dissolving gallstones. It helps to bind the cholesterol in the bile and prevent the formation of gallstones in your gallbladder. It also relieves you from constipation which is a condition associated with gallstones.

  • Mix 1 tablespoon of psyllium powder into 1 glass of water and stir well.
  • Drink it for twice daily till your gallstones are cleared from your body.
  • But make sure that you have to drink plenty of water, as this will absorb water and makes you dehydrated.

Remedy – 7: (Milk Thistle)

Silymarin, a bitter compound in the milk thistle helps to stimulate bile production which in turn reduces its concentration and thereby flush out the gallstones. This herb helps for proper liver functioning.

  • Grind 1 tablespoon of milk thistle seeds and place it in a pan filled with 3 cups of water.
  • Boil it for few minutes and turn off the heat.
  • Let it steep for 20 minutes and strain the tea (add honey – optional).
  • Drink it 2 – 3 times daily to dissolve gallstones.

Note: Or consult your doctor to take its supplements. The recommended dosage is 420 mg of regular standard milk thistle extract (that has 100 – 200 mg of phosphatidylcholine) per day in 3 equal doses.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Peppermint stimulates the flow of bile and other digestive juices. It has terpene that dissolves gallstones along with relaxing spasms and relieving your pain. So, drink peppermint tea for twice daily between meals to get relief from gallstones.
  2. Castor oil neutralizes pain and also reduces the gallstones. Just warm 1 cup of pure castor oil and soak cheesecloth in this oil and place it on the right side of the stomach (gallbladder). Cover it with a plastic sheet and place a hot water bag on the sheet for 45 – 60 minutes. Do it regularly.
  3. Maintain a healthy body weight, as rapid weight gain or loss, can result in various problems. also, avoid taking birth control pills or other unnecessary medications.
  4. Always follow a diet which has anti-inflammatory foods that support gallbladder and liver health. The diet like high fiber foods, gluten – free grains, beets, vitamin C (citrus) rich foods, artichokes, healthy fats (fish oil, coconut oil, olive oil), etc. should be included.
  5. Avoid refined sugar, excess alcohol, hydrogenated oil, convenience foods, deli meats, dairy products and other difficult to digest foods from your diet.
  6. Drink plenty of water, fresh fruit and vegetable juices, organic food, grass fed animal products and potassium rich foods has to be included in your diet.
  7. Regular exercise will make you more active and boost up your immune system and digestive functions for grabbing many health benefits.
  8. Intake of turmeric (aids in proper digestion, heals your pain and enhances your liver metabolism), quebra pedra and bile salts or bile (500 – 1000 mg with meals) will improve your gallbladder function and thus break down your fats.
  9. Include lots of lentils, nuts, oranges, beans, lima beans and peas in your daily diet to get rid of the gallstones and to enhance proper functioning of the gallbladder.
  10. Consult your doctor before using any of these remedies or tips to diagnose your health. Also, go for regular checkups till you get complete relief from the gallstones.

This is all about Natural remedies for removing gallstones. Do you know any other methods for dissolving gallstones? Then share it with us in the below comments box.