Home remedies for dark circle

Dark discolouration of skin  under eye is called dark circle.Stress,lack of sleep,hereditary factor,Dry skin,improper food habit are the main reasons for dark circles.many creams and lotions are available in the market to reduce dark circles.here are few home remedies to reduce dark circles.
Home Remedies

1. Drink Plenty of water atleast2-3 litres /day.
2. Avoid smoking,caffeinated drinks and junk food stuffs.
3. Drink fresh fruit juices,vegetable juices like carrot juice,cucumber juice,banana stem juice,tender coconut water.
4. Sleep 6-8 hours /day
5. Avoid stress by practising Yoga,Pranayama and Meditation.
6. Cucumber is a good astringent,skin toner and gives soothing effect to eyes.Extract fresh cucumber juice and apply it over the affected area by dipping cotton balls in it.Or keep thick cu umber pieces,cut cucumber in to thick circles and keep them over the eyes for 15-20 minutes.Wash with cold water.
7. Apply fresh cream under eyes or Mix cream with turmeric powder and apply .Keep it over night.It reduces the dryness of skin.
8. Like cucumber potato also helps in treating dark circles.Grate potatoes and make paste of it.Apply it over affected area.OR cut potatoes into circles and keep it over eyes for 10 minutes.Wash with cold water.natural bleaching agents in the potato helps to relieve dark circles.
9. Tomato juice mixed with equal quantity of lemon juice can be applied over dark circles or 
10. Tomato juice can be mixed with mint paste and applied over the affected area.Wash with cold water.Tomato has skin lightening property.
11. Cotton balls dipped in rose water effectively cures dark circles.Keep cotton balls dipped in rose water over the affected eye for 15 minutes.It gives soothing effect to eyes and helps to reduce dark circles.
12.  Almond oil helps to rejuvenate the skin around eye balls.Gently massage the skin around eye balls with few drops of almond oil.It will lighter the dark circle and reduce dryness of skin.
13. Keeping cold tea bags over the affected eye for few minutes helps in relieving dark circles.
14. Make thick paste of turmeric powder and pineapple juice.Apply it under eyes with the help of cotton ball.Wash after 15 minutes.Turmeric has anti oxidant and anti inflammatory property.That helps in reducing dark circle.
15. Apple has tanic acid which helps to lighten the skin colour.Cut apple in to thick circles and keep it over the affected eye.Wash with cold water.
16. Make paste of gram flour, tomato juice, turmeric powder and apply it oer the dark circles.Wash after 15 minutes.

Ridge gourd peel (Heere sippe)chutney recipe

Luffa anguiculata is the latin name of ridge gourd.Hire kayi is theKannada name.Ridge gourd is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, high in dietary fibre, vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc, thiamin, iron, magnesium and manganese.It has blood-purifying properties.It contains insulin-like peptides, alkaloids and charantin, all of which act together to lower blood and urine sugar levels without increasing blood insulin levels.It has high beta carotene that is good for eyes.Cellulose in ridge gourd helps to overcome constipation so is good for stomach.It helps to purify, restore and nourish liver as its an antidote for alcohol intoxication, also aids weight lose.It is used in skin care treatment against eczema, psoriasis, aids in curing piles.
usually people use the inner pulp portion of ridge gourd and discard the peel.We can prepare tambuli and chutney from it.Ridge gourd peel tambuli(heereridge-gourd-peel-sippe-tambuli.html) we 've tried earlier.Today we will discuss chutney.This chutney suits best with rice,dosa,chapati,idly,roti etc.
Required ingredients
Ridge gourd peel:1 cup

Heere sippe chutney

Salt:to taste
Tamarind;a pinch
Grated coconut:1 cup
Coriander seeds;1 tsp
Black gram dal:1 tsp
Red chilly:2
For tempering oil,mustard seeds:1 tsp
Broke red chilly
Curry leaves
How to to prepare ridge gourd peel chutney
Wash and gently remove the skin portion from the ridges of ridge gourd and and make them small pieces.
Cook them by adding little water ,salt and tamarind.
Fry coriander seeds,black gram dal and red chilly by adding little oil.
When cooked peel becomes cool,grind it with fried masala and coconut in to smooth paste.Add water if required.Adjust salt.
Heat oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds,red chilly and curry leaves.When they start spluttering pour it over chutney.

Padmasana

'Padma' means lotus in Sanskrit language.This asana  resembles lotus.It is one among sitting series of asana.It is mainly for meditation and pranayama practise.In the beginning you may feel difficulty in sitting padmasa for few minutes,but after practise one can sit in padmasana for hours together.
How to practise Padmasana
For any asana practise stomach should be empty.Early morning is preferable.Other wise 3-4 hours after food one can practise.
Room should be well ventilated.Put a mat or bed sheet over clean even floor.
Sit o the mat by spreading the legs forward.
Keep your left foot on right thigh and right foot on left thigh.Place the hands on knee joint. or do Chinmudra.
One has to observe his nose tip.
''vamoru paridakshinam cha charanam samsthapya vamam thatha
Dakshro  pari paschimena vidhina druthva karabhyam drudam
Angushtav hrudaye nidaya chibukam nasagramalokayeth
yethat vyadhi vinashakari yaminam 'Padmasanam"prochyathe''This is the classical reference for Padmasana.
Uses/Benifits of padmasana

1. Opens up the hips
2.  Stretches the ankles and knees
3.  Calms the brain
4.   Increases awareness and attentiveness
5.   Keeps the spine straight
6.    Helps develop good posture
7.    Eases menstrual discomfort and sciatica
8.    Helps keeps joints and ligaments flexible
9.    Stimulates the spine, pelvis, abdomen, and bladder
10.    Restores energy levels

P.S.This is for referance only.One has to practice asanas under the guidance of yoga teacher.

Kesaribath recipe

FRESH KESARI BATH

Kesari bath is one of the famous sweet prepared by using kesar or saffron.Usually it is prepared by using semolina or rawa.It is a good combination with upma.But kesari bath is also prepared by using rice.Some people add pine apple while preparing Kesari bath.That improves the taste of your sweet.Even with out  pine apple also you can prepare kesari bath.Always use organic sugar for preparing this.Use pure and fresh ghee.Some people add  artificial colour instead of kesar.That is kesari bath with out kesar.This is a rich food with main four ingredients ghee,semolina,sugar and kesar.It is very easy to prepare.Use exactly mentioned amount of ingredients and you will get good kesari bath.Some people add very less amount of ghee and kesari bath is like sweet upma.
Required ingredients
Semolina/Rawa(medium or small):1 cup
Organic sugar:2 cups
Ghee:1 cup
Kesar/ saffron:5-6
Milk:4 tsp
Pine apple:1/2 cup
Cardamom powder:1 tsp
Raisins ,cashews
How to prepare kesari bath
Soak kesar in milk.In a thick bottomed pan fry semolina in low flame by adding 2 tsp of ghee till you get good aroma.Keep it aside.
Take 2-21/2 cups of water in a thick pan and allow it to boil.Add finely chopped pine apple and fried semolina.Close the lid.When the water evaporates both will be get cooked.
Now add sugar,milk with kesar and stirr continuously with out leaving hand.Add ghee when ever required.
Add cardamom powder,raisins,cashews.Stirring should be continued till it becomes a mass and starts separating from the sides of pan.
Put off the fire .Transfer to serving bowl.

How to lose belly fat naturally

One saying '''longer the belt,shorter will be life span''.It clearly indicates that as fat starts depositing  in  your belly,it is time to work out,other wise danger ahead.With belly fat it looks miserable and brings many health problems with it.Usually when our  daily calorie intake is more than the calorie required for our body,it starts depositing in liver in the form of glycogen and then it turns to fat.Common reasons for belly fat are over eating,sedentary life style,lack of exercise.this may lead to many serious health problems like arthritis,heart diseases,diabetes etc.
There are two main steps to reduce belly fat.One is to reduce the number of calorie intake,and another is increase the number of calorie we burn through physical activity.

Step one:reduce the number of calorie intake

• Drink 2-3 litres of water/day.Take 1-2 cups of water in early morning in empty stomach.
• Drink one glass of honey water with lemon one hour before break fast.
• Eat healthy.Take fresh fruits and vegetables,salads,fresh fruit juices.Always try to avoid junk food.These junk foods are high in fat,sodium and sugar.they does not contain any nutrients our body needs to stay healthy.this fat in the junk food starts accumulates in our body and you will get fat belly.
• Eat less carbohydrates.They require for instant energy.If you take excess carbohydrate t will be converted in to fat and deposits in your belly.
• Eat more protein diet.Body burns more energy processing proteins than it does processing fat and carbohydrates.
• Stop taking alcohol.Alcohol drinkers especially beer takers always have belly fat.That gives stress to liver to clear the toxins.Instead of alcohol one can take herbal tea,green tea,fresh fruit juice,tender coconut water.
• Take oil free food stuffs
• To follow diet you can reffer diet-to-reduce-over-weight.

Step two:increase the number of calorie we burn through physical activity.

1. To burn the excess calorie daily one hour brisk walk is good.
2. Dosomeyogaposeslike Sooryanamaskar,Bhujangasana,Shalabhasana,Paschimothanasana,Janushirsasana  under the guidance of a yoga teacher.
3. Do regular exercises like cycling,swimming,abdominal squats,sit ups and other exercises which are specially for to reduce belly fat.

Puttu recipe

Fresh puttu

Puttu is one of the famous breakfast dish of Kerala.It is a steam cooked dish.It is cooked in a special cylindrical container called puttu maker.It can also be prepared with idly mould.Here fried rice powder will be mixed with water and filled in the cylinder and coconut gratings.Puttu powder is available in the market or you can prepare it by frying rice powder.It is staple food.It is served with banana or with sambar(Kadala curry).
Required ingredients
Puttu powder:1 cup
Grated coconut:4 tsp
Salt:to taste
How to prepare puttu
Take puttu powder in a bowl.Slowly add salted water to it so that it should become bread crumbles.Keep it for five minutes.Again add little salt water if required.It absorbs more water.Take one fist full of powder and fill it in puttu maker.Add one spoon of coconut gratings.again repeat this till puttu maker is full.Steam cook for  five minutes.
Push the puttu from back side of cylinder with the help of stick Which is available along with puttu maker.
Puttu is ready.Serve with sambar and banana

Home remedies for acne/pimples

Pimples are an inflammation of the skin in which the sebaceous glands (oil glands) become infected with bacteria, swell up, and fill with pus. Excess sebum secretion by the oil glands is the primary cause behind this problem. Pimples generally occur on the face, neck, back and shoulders.They affects the teenagers most and though not critical, it makes the social life of a teenager miserable due to its appearance.  The scientific name for pimple is Acne vulgaris. Sebum that is produced by the sebaceous glad keeps the skin and the hair on it moist. Excessive sebum secretion by the sebaceous glands during the adolescence is the main reason for pimple eruptions.

A lot of chemicals and medicines are available in the market for the cure of pimples but one can treat the pimples naturally and thus help it cure without any side effects.Some of the tips to follow to avoid acne/pimples are

• Drink plenty of water,at least 2-3 liters/day
• Avoid junk food,oily food stuffs and replace them with fresh vegetables,salads,fruits and fruit juices.
• Certain vitamins like Vitamin A when taken in combination of Niacin works wonders in curing pimples. Leafy vegetable like the spinach, broccoli, asparagus are excellent source of such vitamin and niacin.
• Wash face on and often at least 5-6 times/day with clean water.
• Instead of soap or face wash use gram flour or green gram flour mixed with water to wash your face.
• Do regular yogasana,pranayama to keep your mind relaxed.

 Some of the natural home remedies for the treatment and cure of pimples are as follows

1. paste made of clove with water is applied over the affected area.Rinse after 15 minutes gives good result.It dries the pimples.
2. A combination of lemon juice and rose water when applied on the pimples and left for half an hour is a good remedy for pimples. This should be continued for three to four weeks as a natural home remedy. To come out of pimples or acne, add few drops of lemon juice to 2 tsp of rosewater and apply it evenly on the acne affected. While lemon juice acts as best astringent, rosewater will be working as a calmative which repairs your skin from inside.
3. Use of lemon juice, which is rich in vitamin C. Lemon juice helps pimples dry up faster. Be sure to use fresh lemon juice and not bottled juice .Dip a clean cotton swab in fresh lemon juice and apply it to the pimples before going to bed.(don't go out in sunlight with lemon juice on face).
4. Lemon juice when mixed with ground nut oil and then applied on the affected surface is a very good remedy for pimples. Sandal wood powder can also be added for added benefit. 
5. Cinnamon power mixed with lemon juice also works wonders.
6. Honey is a source of natural antibiotics that can speed up the healing process, as well as help prevent infections.Dip and clean cotton swab in honey, put it directly on the affected area and leave it on for half an hour.Wash the skin well with lukewarm water.
7. A combination of honey and cinnamon powder is a natural home remedy. When this paste is applied on the pimples and left over night it cures pimples. The process however should be continued for a couple of weeks.
8. Mustard powder with honey is also one of the natural remedy for pimples.Apply paste of mustard powder and honey over affected area and keep it for 15 minutes.Wash  with warm water to get glowing skin.
9. A mask prepared by combining grated apple pulp and honey also is a natural home remedy for curing pimples.It makes you feel extremely refreshed and acne-free. Make sure that you repeat this remedy for couple of times to see results. You can directly apply on the pimples or can also apply for whole face. 
10. Garlic is an antiviral, anti fungal, antiseptic and antioxidant agent that can help in the fast treatment of pimples. The sulphur and allicin in garlic also promotes quick healing of pimples.`
11.  The cucumber pulp also does the same act of curing pimples in a natural way.
12. Juice of raw papaya when applied on the pimples cures it naturally and without any side effects.Papaya fruit has a number of properties that help in the treatment of pimples. It is a good source of the antioxidant vitamin A, and it has enzymes that help reduce inflammation and make your skin soft and smooth. In addition, the exfoliating capability present in papaya will remove dead skin cells and help clear clogged pores. It is simple to use,just crush raw papaya pieces to extract its juice and apply it over the pimples.
13. Fresh mint leaves offer pimple-free skin to you.A very common herb is the mint. Applying freshly extracted juice of mint leaves on the pimples is a natural home remedy.Take few fresh leaves of mint and squeeze juice by rubbing them. Now, apply the squeezed juice on the acne and leave on for 10 minutes. Do it in regular intervals of time .
14.  A mixture of juice of coriander leaves and turmeric is a natural home remedy for curing pimples.
15. Two or three Basil leaves should be boiled in water for fifteen to twenty minutes. The decoction when cooled and applied on the infected surface cures the pimples fast and naturally. This is also a natural home remedy. This should be done on a regular basis for quick relief and cure.
16. A paste of neem leaves and turmeric in water base when applied on the pimples and is left for half and hour heals pimples fast and effectively. 
17. Lime juice added to roasted and then powdered peels of the pomegranate fruit and then made into a paste in water base and applied on the pimples will heal the pimples in no time.
18. Crushed fenugreek seed made into a paste by adding water and then applied on the pimples overnight is a very good natural remedy against pimples.
19. Nutmeg powder added to raw milk and the  paste when applied on the pimples for about a couple of hours is a very good natural remedy to cure pimples. This is more effective with individuals with dry skin problems.
20. Aloe Vera the wonder remedy  is a good natural remedy. Apply the pulp of the leaves directly on the surface of the pimples. It is anti bacterial and prevents inflammation.
21. Tea tree oil is a natural home remedy to cure pimples.
22. Wheat germ oil and marigold paste are also natural home remedies against pimples.
23. A face pack made of mud especially ant hill mud, rose water or just plain water is a very effective and natural cure for pimples. It absorbs excess oil from the surface of the skin leaving it healthy and bacteria free.Apply paste  of mud on the affected area of your face and leave it until it dries completely. Once it is dried out totally, rinse it with cold water and you will be really stunning to watch clear beautiful skin on your face.
24. A mixture made with oatmeal and honey is very effective for the treatment and cure of pimples.
25. Cucumber is a rich source of potassium and vitamins such as A, C and E. It also has a cooling and soothing effect on the skin.Cut one or two fresh cucumbers into pieces and soak them in water for about an hour. The nutrients, such as vitamin A, potassium and chlorophyll will transfer to the water. Strain the water and drink it, or use the water to wash your face.
26. Dark acne spots and dark circles can be easily lightened by applying fresh cucumber juice. Squeeze fresh juice and apply it on the face with a cotton ball or light cotton cloth. Make it dry for 20 minutes and wash off. 
27. You can also make a face mask by grinding one cucumber. Apply the mask on your face and allow it to dry for 15 minutes. Wash your skin with warm water. This will help clean dirt and bacteria from your pores.
28. Grapes do make a wonderful cleaning to your skin as it is rich in poly phenols and antioxidants. It fights with the pollutants and other ageing factors to keep your skin young and lively.
29. Turmeric is one such wonderful ingredient which stops the excess melanin production in skin. It is anti-bacterial and suits perfectly for all types of skin. Whether it is lemon facial pack or honey facial pack or any other homemade facial pack, you can undoubtedly mix turmeric to that facial pack to get more results. Curd, milk, honey, lemon, oatmeal, and many other ingredients works best with the proper mix of turmeric.
30. Carrot mask is absolutely rich in powerful antioxidants as it is filled with Carotenoids, essential oils, and many other vitamins that are extremely helpful for your skin condition. Regular intake of carrot juice will definitely improve your skin condition by reducing skin pigmentation and supplying enough nutrients like potassium, calcium to the skin.
31.   Potato is natural bleach to your skin.Potatoes do contain natural bleaching properties which makes your blemishes minimised and whitened. Apply potato paste or juice to the blemishes or all over face and let it dry for 10 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water and see the improvisation in your skin complexion. The starch and vitamin C in potatoes are responsible for this wonderful effect.
32.  Sandalwood Powder gives you exclusive results in treating acne.Make sure the sandalwood powder that you are using in this tip is pure. Take the ingredients of tomato juice, lemon juice and cucumber pulp and then add them to sandalwood powder to make a  paste .  your face complexion  will improve by applying this paste regularly.
33.  Mix neem powder with enough water to get a smooth thick paste. Now, apply this thick paste on the pimples and leave it over-night. Wash off in the morning .
34.  Fenugreek leaves paste can wash away your pimples.Make a fine thick paste of fenugreek leaves and apply it on your face for 20 minutes. 
35. Powder the black gram dal and mix in proper proportions with sandal wood powder. Now put this paste on your face in the night and clean it in the morning with cold water.
36. Simple ice Treats acne and acne scars.Just massage the affected area with ice cube.It helps to reduce inflammation. 
37. The seeds of date do well in treating acne. Make paste of vinegar and date seeds and apply it over pimples.Wash after 20 minutes.
38.  Paste of Cumin (jira) seeds also relives you from acne.Cumin seeds must be crushed into fine powder and should be mixed with water to form a smooth paste. When this paste applied on the acne reacts excellently in treating acne.
39. Saffron with excellent combination ingredients like red sandalwood.This  paste soothes the skin and gives your skin a lovely clear look. 
40. Take 1 spoon of gooseberry fruit powder with water daily. 
41. Cut tomato into two pieces and squeeze juice from it. Now, add some curd and turmeric to the tomato juice and apply all over the face. Make it dry for 20 minutes and wash with cold water. 
42.  Cabbage water clears acne scars.Boil cabbage leaves in water for 20 minutes and collect the remaining water in a bowl. Make it cool and then wash your face with that cabbage boiled water. It clears out acne and the scars too.
43. .Rice flour also clears dirt from your skin pores and gives you a bright clear look. Add some water or milk to the rice flour and make a paste. Apply this flour paste all over the face and allow it to dry for more than 30 minutes. After that, wash your face with lukewarm water .and then give a final wash with cold water.
44. Pineapple puree is one  which is giving top results in clearing all acne marks from your skin. Take some fresh puree of pineapple fruit and apply it all over the face as mask. After it becomes dry, make sure that you rinse off with cold water.
45. Carrot pulp with pure honey and lemon helps to increase the complexion.Carrot is rich in vitamin A and all the anti-oxidants that help in giving a healthy look to your skin. Take some fresh carrot paste and mix it with little amounts of honey and lemon juice. Mix it well for 5 minutes and then massage your face with this paste. Do this for 10 minutes and wash it after 30 minutes. 
46. Banana fruit and peel gives stunning result in acne.Take well ripened banana and make paste.Apply it to the affected area or full face.Wash after 20 minutes.Repeat this procedure till you get result.With banana peel also you get the same result.Just rub banana peel on face or affected area and wash after 15 minutes.
47. Coconut water.Wash your face with coconut water.It clears your skin by fading scars.If you have excess coconut water(not tender) boil them on low flame till it becomes the consistency of cream.Apply this cream daily to your face.It reduces pimples slowly improves the complexion.
48. Take facial steam on alternate day followed by splashing with cold water.Steam helps to open the pores.
49. Freeze strong green tea in to ice cubes.Rub over pimples for few minutes.It decreases inflammation and acts as anti microbial.
50. Just apply diluted apple cider vinegar over pimples.It dries pimples immediately.   
51. Last but not least just put toothpaste on the pimples in the night and go to sleep. If you repeat it regularly, you can witness the impressive results just within 2 or 3 days.Have a beautiful pimple free face naturally!!!!

Huruli(horse gram)chutney recipe

Huruli/kudu or horsegram  chutney is a good combination for rice,dosa,chapati.This horse gram has very good medicinal value ,that it crushes stones.It is a very good kidney stone crusher explained in Ayurveda.

Ananas(pineapple )sasive recipe

Sasive is the Kannada name for mustard seeds.Sasive is one of the famous side dish of Coastal Karnataka.Like tambuli it is cool and good for summer.

South Indian famous thuppa dosa(dosa with ghee)recipe

Thuppa or ghee has got importance in Indian kitchen because of its good qualities.In Ayurveda ghee/ghrutha(clarified butter) has its own importance because of its medicinal values like cool in nature,

Home remedy for hair fall

Long thick,shiny hair is the dream of some persons especially ladies.But now a days because of life style change hair fall is the common complaint.So many clinics,many oils,shampoo etc are their for our service.
Junk food ,malnutrition,dandruff, hard water,lack of sleep, stress,exposure to heat and dirt,hormonal imbalance,some treatments like chemotherapy  are the main causes for hair fall.

Wheat payasa(godhi nucchu ) recipe

As we know wheat is very healthy food source and rich in fibre ,we can prepare a delicious payasa with it.We can use organic sugar or jaggery for sweet.

Colocasia pudding(Kesuvina pathrode) recipe(type -2)

Colocasia pudding

We have discussed regarding kesuvina-pathrode.One more variety of pudding is prepared with that leaf.This type of preparation is common in Konkani people.This is also very tasty preparation.In this No chopping of leaves.Batter is applied to the back side of the leaves and folding them.That will be steam cooked.It is used for breakfast,some times as a side dish for rice,Or as a snack.

Amaranth stem palya(harive dantu) recipe

Amaranth is rich source of iron, calcium,Vitamin A etc.This is very good for pregnant ladies,small children.
In this amaranth stem is used.It is very healthy because of fibre.

Bende kai kayi rasa(Ladies finger sambar-South Indian style)recipe

Ladies finger or bendekai is a very good vegetable.We can prepare many preparations with it.Sambar is also prepared in many ways.One of the popular preparation of Coastal Karnataka is kayi rasa.Here kayi means coconut.Here almost all dishes are prepared by using coconut.This is a nice side dish for rice.Also can be used for dosa,chapati,roti etc.While preparing ladies finger dishes we use tamarind to over come its sliminess.
Required ingredients
Ladies finger:1/2 kg
Salt:to taste
Jaggery:to taste
Tamarind:size of grape
Grated coconut:1 cup
Red chilly:2
Black gram dal:2 tsp
Oil:3 tsp
Mustard seeds:1tsp
Broken red chilly:1
Coriander leaves
How to prepare kayirasa
Wash and cut ladies fine into 3/4 inch size pieces
Soak tamarind in water.squeeze and extract the juice.In a vessel boil tamarind juice,salt and jaggery.You can add extra water.When it starts boiling add chopped ladies finger and cook it.
In a pan fry red chilly and black gram dal by adding little oil till they become crispy and dal turns golden colour.
Grind them with grated coconut by adding sufficient water to form smooth paste.
Add this mix to cooked vegetable.Add water if required ,so that it should have the consistency of sambar.
Adjust salt,boil it.
Heat oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds,broken red chilly.When they splutter add curry leaves and pour it over  sambar.Kayi rasa is ready to serve.