Bug bites are definitely very annoying and uncomfortable. They are quite painful, and some of those bugs may be poisonous, which might lead to health complications. The best way to get rid of the irritation and pain is to avoid being bitten in the first place. You can cover your skin and avoid stagnant water…Read More
15 Home Remedies for Sore Nipples
Sore nipples can be due to several reasons and can come in the way of successful breastfeeding. Here are 15 home remedies for sore nipples in new Moms. Breastfeeding week just got over in August, and there was a lot of awareness about the benefits of breast milk and breastfeeding, for both Mom and baby….Read More
7 Natural Tips for Shiny White Teeth in Kids and Adults
One of the first things you notice about other people is their smile, isn’t it? And if it’s a sincere one that reaches their eyes, it leaves you with a good feeling. At the same time, a smile with yellow, plaque-stained teeth is a total putoff too. The fact is that in most cases, this…Read More
Homemade Mixed Nuts Powder (with Walnuts)
You’ve seen those ads for diamond rings, where a sparkly little stone outshines everything else around it? Well, nuts are the diamonds of nature!! They’re little gems that sparkle with immense health benefits from vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats, protein and fiber. They help in controlling cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease, protecting against…Read More
Homemade Chyawanprash Recipe
Chyawanprash needs no introduction in India. It has been used as an Ayurvedic immunity booster for ages and is a winter staple in most Indian homes. Chyawanprash is usually made using Indian gooseberries (Amla) and a variety of Ayurvedic herbs that are nourishing and healthy. There are many varieties of Chyawanprash in stores these days,…Read More
Jaggery Ginger Turmeric Balls for Toddlers
As soon as the first signs of winter appear, we start modifying our wardrobes. Out with the short and thin fabrics, in with the sweaters and heavy blankets! But winter doesn’t just make us feel cold on the outside, it also messes with our immunity. And kids, being more vulnerable to seasonal changes, need more…Read More
Home Remedies for Dry Cough in Babies and Kids
No parent likes to see her child suffering from any illness, no matter how mild. And when it’s something like a dry, hacking cough, it can be even more distressing. Any kind of cough is hard on young children, but a dry cough is particularly irritating to the throat. Poor little babies can’t even tell…Read More
15 Healthy Teething Biscuit Recipes for Babies
If you have a baby who’s past the six month mark, you’ve probably had your first taste of teething! After colic, teething is usually the next painful challenge that most new parents face, and it can go on for a while too. There are many natural remedies for teething troubles, which include the use of…Read More
20 Home Remedies with Spices from your Kitchen
“Once you get a spice in your home, you have it forever. Women never throw out spices. The Egyptians were buried with their spices. I know which one I’m taking with me when I go.” – Erma Bombeck Atlhough Ms Bombeck was talking about women in general, I think Indian women are particularly possessive about…Read More
6 Common Winter Ailments in Kids and their Treatments
Preventing your child from getting sick is a full-time job for any parent and one that involves a lot of time and effort to get right. In winter, things get a lot more difficult as your children are exposed to more sickness in school and their immune systems take a toll during cold nights. Many…Read More