Making Aloe Vera gel at home

Making Aloe Vera gel at home

it couldn’t be any easier if you have a mature Aloe Vera plant.

 

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So first what you need to do is cut off some leaves from the aloe vera plant. Try to pick the leaves that are closest to the ground because then the plant won’t be too irritated and it can continue thriving. Then leave the cut-off leaves into an upright position for a few minutes to let the darker resin drain out. This part is important because the resin can be a bit irritating on the skin if it finds its way into the gel you’re making.

Here’s what the resin looks like:

After the resin has drained, wash the leaves and start peeling off the thick skin of the aloe vera leaves with a knife, leaving you with the transparent gel. If you have really long and thick aloe vera leaves then you can cut them into smaller pieces first to make the peeling and removing the gel easier.

Place the gel into a blender and also add a few drops of either grapefruit seed extract, vitamin C powder, vitamin E oil or some essential oil to help preserve the gel for longer period. Then blend everything, pour into a clean glass jar and you’ve got yourself some fresh aloe vera gel which will keep for several months in the refrigerator. Don’t mind that it has some foam on top at first, this will settle down later : )

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Best home remedies for nausea and morning sickness

Best home remedies for nausea and morning sickness

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Nausea is a feeling of discomfort and illness that is difficult to put into words , too, but at some point another most of us have been too familiar. Often the 

precursor vomiting, is a miserable thing to experience . It can be caused for many reasons , dehydration, food poisoning , morning sickness motion sickness , acid reflux medicines . A large number of occasional nausea time does not warrant a visit to the doctor, always exercise common sense when it made ​​that decision and are some natural remedies and home for nausea you can try. Treat your nausea naturally tend to be less likely than strong to be hard on your body medications may make you feel worse rather than better.

1. Ginger
Ginger , whether in the form of ginger ale , tea, or even thought , is almost guaranteed to help stop nausea in its tracks. Ginger promotes the secretion of various juices / digestive enzymes that help neutralize the stomach acid . It also contains phenols that relax the muscles of the stomach and act like a sedative on the stomach tissue irritation , reducing the activity of the stomach. At the same time , phenols help your intestines move food and toxins digested by your system faster , get a bad substance that may be making you feel sick pass faster. You can take it in capsule form , nibble the first root , grate or in a soothing soup. Personally, if this is possible, I find fresh tea or ginger ale ( the real stuff ) to be the best way to calm the stomach.
If making tea, you will need ...
- 1 ginger root, 2 inches
- Honey (optional)
- A peeler or knife
-2-3 Cups of water
Wax paper -
- A cutting board

instructions
Wash your ginger and then peel . Cut into small pieces , cover with waxed paper , and crush or make your very small pieces . Boil 2-3 cups of water over medium heat , then add your ginger, boil for 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and filter if you want, or pour into your cup . Add honey if desired . Drink slowly and relax.

ginger tea
If making ginger ale , you'll need ...
-2 Cups coarsely chopped fresh ginger , peeled
-3-4 Strips lemon zest or lime
- Cream soda , about 3 quarts
- Icicles
1/2 cup sugar , 1 cup or if you prefer

instructions
In a saucepan , place two cups of fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped zest of lemon or lime juice , and 4 cups of water. It come to a boil over high heat, then simmer for an active let stand uncovered for about 10 minutes. While stirring , add in your sugar. I prefer less, and would not exceed 1 cup using . After adding the sugar continue to boil the mixture until it is reduced to about 3 cups - about 15 minutes. Drain in a large bowl, separate the solids from the liquid. Cool the syrup in a glass vessel with a cover until the cold , or up to 7 days . Mix ¼ cup of syrup with 1 cup cold club soda and pour over ice. Add flavorings to taste .

2 . Learn acupressure

Acupressure is made to put pressure to specific points on the body to relieve some troublesome symptoms or feel ill, like nausea . You can use a strip of nausea, or simply apply pressure yourself. It is believed that the use of pressure points in your body will release of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin or endorphins . These chemicals then block other chemicals that may be out of balance and / or making you feel sick.

Some acupressure points to try ...
The point p6 or " inner door ": 2 or 3 finger widths down from the top of your wrist crease (at the base of your palm ) there is a groove between the two large tendons . Gently press the area where you feel nausea.
Top and bottom of wrist : Take your thumb and index finger and press firmly on the points (where P6) on both sides of your writing. Hold for 10-30 seconds, or until 5 minutes, and breathe deeply .

3. Let it
If you feel nauseous if you think you need to vomit, do not fight the urge . This is the way out something that causes damage in the stomach of your body, and you usually feel much better after . Taking in can also damage the esophagus because the stomach acid has been organized in your throat.

4 . Manage anxiety
For me, when it comes to nausea, I am my worst enemy. If I even think I feel nauseous I worry about it until I really, really do not feel sick. This happens especially in places where it would be extremely unfortunate vomiting as in a classroom, at a meeting , on a date , and so on and so forth. If you're worried sick , you can try -
- Accept the fact that you could have . Recognize the thought and let it go . The master of fear causing nausea.
- Breathing and drinking water. It gives you something to focus on feeling better. Hyperventilation can also get nausea, or even make you sick.

5 . Make toast milk
Bland foods can help tame your womb, and two that are particularly favored are milk and bread. Bread absorbs excess acid, while the layers of milk in your stomach, which is why they are generally recommended when something like aspirin, which can hurt an empty stomach. However, you do not want to drink milk directly , such as dairy products alone can cause problems , so make milk loaf for a happy medium. Do not do this if you have gastroenteritis ( stomach flu ), which reacts badly to dairy production. Toast milk contributes most when the stomach is irritated by over-the -counter drugs against pain.

You will need ...
-1 Cup milk
-1 Piece of toast
unsalted butter -

instructions
Heat 1 cup of milk until hot, but not boiling , then pour into a bowl of cereal , or similar . Toast a piece of bread , and spread a little unsalted butter on it. Crumble the bread in the milk, and eat slowly .

6 . stretch
Upper back pain and neck can trigger recurrent episodes of nausea. In this case, the nausea is how to deal with the discomfort in the back or neck of your body. Try to do some simple neck and back stretches to relieve the tension causing nausea.
A year back Try lying on a flat surface and solid Ask a yoga mat or something similar , if you want ( aka the floor. ) . Lie like you're on a push-up to do, but instead of dropping your entire mid- section , do not lift the upper body . Let your back arch and stretch as you tilt your head back as far as possible underneath your chin facing the ceiling.
To exercise neck : Do not roll real neck. Growing up playing rugby my coaches pointed out that when we lay in warm roll around your neck was not a good thing. It can pinch nerves, make you dizzy , and grind on the disks. The neck vertebrae are not fit for the movement that follows a circular path , and overtime this hyperextension can have adverse effects. Instead of tilting your head forward and touch your chin to your chest . Hold for 10-15 seconds. Follow this failover, do not roll your head to the left (as you try to touch your ear to shoulder) and hold for 10-15 seconds. Repeat on the right side.

7 . Cut a fresh lemon
The smell of citrus can cut through the trouble feeling of nausea, calm your stomach, and calm down.

You will need ...
Fresh lemon -1
- A sharp knife

instructions
Cut the lemon in half and place it close to you so that you can feel , but it is not overwhelming. Make sure to inhaling and exhaling completely.

8 . Apply a cold compress
Applying a cold compress ( not terribly cold) on the back of your neck when you 're in the middle of a fight nausea can help launch nausea. It is most effective when combined with positions as described in the 7.

You will need ...
Cold compress -1

instructions
Make a cold compress - an ice pack that has been sitting for a few minutes is fine, a washcloth soaked in cold water, or compress you have done yourself. Take one of the positions above. If lying down , place the pad under your neck . If you are seated, draped in the back of your neck. Both this and the position that you are particularly useful is nausea is caused by the anxiety of some sort .

7 . Kick your heels up , or sit
Circulation may be an important reason when it comes to feel dizzy or faint , dizzy and is often accompanied by nausea. To help reduce the feeling , try the following positions to pump blood to where it is needed, or to prevent rushing . They can also help your brain to maintain a sense of balance or stability by changing to the bloodstream.
• Find a place to stretch - a bed in a dark room , quiet , the room is great. Make sure your head is elongated substantially flat without pillows or only very thin. Bend your knees , and make sure to breathe and not short-circuit oxygen.
• Sit with your back against a wall, place your knees and put your head between them. Breathe .

10 . Peppermint (new)
Like lemon , peppermint is one of those fresh scents that have the remarkable ability to tame an upset stomach . It has several forms that lend themselves to natural remedies, such as tea or oil. For fast relief , try rubbing a little peppermint oil directly on your gums .

You will need ...
- Peppermint Oil
- Cotton or a way to wash hands

instructions
Dip or roll a cotton swab in a few drops of peppermint oil . Apply directly on the gums, and reapply if necessary. If you do not have swabs , wash your hands thoroughly . Put some oil on your fingertip and rub it on your gums.

11 . Suck frozen fruit
Keep a few slices of lime or lemon juice in a plastic baggy in the freezer and use for those times when you find yourself nausea. Like the smell of lemon can help you feel better , so can the strong, fresh flavor of a straight wedge of lemon or lime . It also helps to take your mind off of it, and if it can create a flood of saliva , it could turn into an experience better than "wet mouth " you get just before you get sick to your stomach. The cold is like sucking on ice chips or a popsicle if your stomach is upset , but if you prefer or do not plan in advance, works unfrozen too .

You will need ...
- Several slices of lemon or lime freshly cut , frozen or not frozen

instructions
At one time you do not feel sick , cut some parts of lemon or lime . Mix in a plastic baggy and put them in the freezer. When you start to feel nausea , lie down (except setting makes things worse , of course) and suck a slice . If you do not have frozen, fresh can replace fine.

suck a lemon for morning sickness

12 . Get some air
Stepping outside in the fresh air is sometimes all it takes to cure nausea. Another way to help calm your body down is to get a stream of air on you.

You will need ...
- A fan
- A place to sit or lie

instructions
Place a fan that blows gently on your face. Having the fan oscillate (or turn) can make it more enjoyable . When you start having this feeling hot and flushed and sweating sweaty , a little air can go a long way to stop the terrible feeling of nausea .

13 . Liquids and nutrients Replace
If you've been sick to your stomach and you still feel nausea , you're probably perpetuate the problem by not replacing the fluids you have lost. Even if you have not thrown , always make sure that you drink plenty of water because it is one of the most faithful means to relieve feelings of discomfort.


14 . Follow the BRAT diet
If you are nausea is caused by something like the stomach flu or food poisoning , follow the BRAT diet to keep under control . It is composed of:

- bananas
Applesauce - ( no sugar)
-Rice
- Toast
It has a ring less for it, but you can make BRATPP regime , which adds on :
- Pasta ( or lightly greased with a little oil )
- Potatoes (avoid or steak sauce )

Treat the cause of your nausea is the best way to go , but there are many times when it strikes without warning, and with no way to prevent it. In this case, try natural remedies is a good way to go. Not only does it probably means you do not have to leave the house while you feel sick , but they will be easier on your body, then foreign substances that we often use to treat ourselves today.

The golden rule
" Mind Over Matter " is a good thing to remember in general, but with respect to nausea in particular. Discomfort can , most of the time, something that occurs as a result of what happens in your head , rather than what actually happens in your body. Also, if you are worried sick ( which makes you feel like vomiting ) consciously think about how it's okay if you do . Once you agree to take power from the thought, and he leaves you alone.

 

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Best home remedies for gout

Best home remedies for gout

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gout is a complex form of arthritis and is characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain , redness , tenderness and swelling in the joints, often the joint at the base of the big toe (approximately 50 % of cases) . Other joints, such as the heels, knees , wrists and fingers, may also be affected .
Gout is caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. The uric acid crystallizes and the crystals deposit in the joints, causing much pain and inflammation. Men are more likely to suffer from gout, but women become increasingly susceptible to gout after menopause.
Here are the best natural gout treatments that involve diet and lifestyle changes :

lose weight
Weight control is essential if you have gout . Results of the study published in 2010 in the School of Medicine at Boston University have found that obesity is a major risk factor for gout. About half of gout sufferers are found to be overweight, and this excess weight aggravates the situation. It is therefore clear from this study that the weight loss and maintaining a healthy body weight, will greatly enhance the risk of further gout attacks .

Drink water
The increase in the consumption of water helps to eliminate uric acid in the system and prevents the accumulation of the crystallization of uric acid in the joints . So drink plenty of water, about 8 glasses a day, and stay hydrated . You can add water to the juice of half a lemon in an 8 - oz glass of warm water. Drinking in the morning about 30 minutes before breakfast . The lemon water will help you manage your taste, lemon juice helps prevent the formation of urate crystals and keeps your blood and urine pH slightly alkaline.

Foods to avoid
Avoid foods that are rich Sources of uric acid . These include organ meats and seafood such as sardines and anchovies. It is also advisable to eliminate coffee and all other sources of caffeine from your diet , reduce the consumption of sugar and alcohol.

Foods to eat

A. Pineapple
Although there is a need for new scientific evidence to confirm the effectiveness of pineapple, bromelain is believed that a compound of digestive enzymes and other compounds , can reduce gout pain relief . If you cannot get fresh pineapple, also canned pineapple or pineapple juice can help relieve your pain by eating every day to help reduce inflammation.

2. Grapes
adding grapes to your diet can reduce uric acid in the blood and help prevent gout.

3 . Cherries and berries
Cherries with strawberries and other berries are a rich source of antioxidants and help fight against inflammation in the body. Sour cherries and strawberries contain two powerful compounds , anthocyanins and bioflavonoids that help relieve and prevent arthritis and gout in your body. Other types of fruit are also rich in these kinds of antioxidants . You can find more information about the amazing healing properties of berries in my e-book Guide Healing Berry. This e- book will teach you how to transform your health with berries. Recent studies have shown that consumption of about 30 pieces of cherries in 48 hours of a gout attack can reduce the risk of recurrent gout pain significantly. Eating tart cherries in all its forms - fresh or cherry juice , or in the form of pie cherry extract .

4 . Apple cider vinegar ( ACV )
ACV is packed nutrients , but the ingredient thought to be the most effective in the treatment and prevention of gout is acetic acid . Although LCA acid taste , acetic is alkaline inside the body and creates an environment that is pH balanced gout cannot thrive in. Although more research needs to be conducted to verify these allegations acid, it is believed that apple cider vinegar drinking crystals can break and prevent uric acid in the joints of reforming , for circulating and purifying blood , and reduces inflammation and swelling in the joints , which allows a better flexibility of joints. Take 2-3 tablespoons of pure stroke, two or three times a day. If you are unable to consume pure undiluted ACV , mix in a glass of water.

5 . turmeric
One of the active ingredients in turmeric is called curcumin , and is used in traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurvedic medicine to treat arthritis . Taking turmeric may also help to drop because it has anti- inflammatory properties. Turmeric is safe for most people , but do consult your doctor before taking turmeric supplement to make sure it does not interfere with medications you are taking.

 

 How to reduce inflammation in your body?

Exercise
The exercise is not recommended while joints are painful or when it may cause other injuries, but once your gout is under control , exercise increases circulation and normalizes uric acid levels in the body .

Baking soda
Baking soda can help reduce the amount of uric acid . Mix 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in 8 oz glass of water and drink . If you suffer from acute crisis to increase the amount of 1 teaspoon of baking soda and drink up to 4 times per day . Be aware that baking soda can increase blood pressure , so consult your doctor before use .

Extract of devil's claw
Devil's claw has anti- inflammatory herb that can help relieve pain and is used in arthritis , gout, muscle aches and back pain. It contains chemicals that could reduce the inflammation and swelling and pain resulting . If you have diabetes or use anticoagulant medication should not take this herb .

Capsules safflower
Safflower helps relieve gout uric acid neutralizing and eliminating toxins and waste from the body . It also works as an anti-inflammatory and helps relieve painful stiff joints .

How to relieve gout pain

1 . Try cold packs or cold compresses on the town to reduce inflammation and help with pain . Apply it to the joint for 20 to 30 minutes several times a day.

2 . Take a bath of Epsom salt to reduce pain and muscle cramps. Just add 2 cups of water in your bath and soak for at least 15 minutes, 3 times a week to collect the benefits. You also can hand-foot soak - Add ½ cup of Epsom salt a large bowl and soak your feet or hands for about 20 minutes. Also read here about the most extraordinary uses of Epsom salt.

3 . Place the joint until the pain subsides (if you have an acute attack , you probably will not be able to move the common good anyway) . If you can, raise the affected joint on a pillow.

4 . Use essential oils to relieve pain - some essential oils have analgesic properties, which means they have shown to relieve or reduce pain, as well as anti -spasmodic , anti -inflammatory and anti- rheumatic .

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