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Kevin Pederson's Articles Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Lemon - A Miracle For Beautiful Hair And Skin Even though we go out in the market to get the most appropriate beauty products for ourselves, sometimes we just have to look in our own homes for a better solution. To our very own surprise we may find it too in our own backyard. We are talking about the tiny lemon. Dhauti - An Excellent Stomach Cleanser Dhauti is a shuddhikriya which means the act of cleaning. It specifically cleans the stomach. Since is one of the main organ in the human body and the health of the human being is dependent on the condition of the stomach. Hence it becomes very important for you to clean your stomach. Dhauti is the useful activity for this cleansing. Foods That Fight Health Problems - Part III - Blackberries - Blackberry is packed with catechin and epicatechin. These two compounds neutralize free radicals that damage cell's genetic material and provoke cancer. Catechins help to lower cholesterol levels which in turn reduces the risk of heart disease. Health Hazards Of Obesity Obesity jeopardizes an individuals health in more ways than one. It imperils both body and mind of an obese individual. An obese individuals distorted body shape and appearance can be a source both of humiliation and discomfort. Many obese people complain of pain in the joints and may develop arthritis (osteoarthritis) because they have overburdened their knees and joints with their excess body weight. This is the most obvious health hazard that obesity invokes. Fight Against Insomnia Lack of sleep may not seem to be a harmful disorder for many, but due to this the body clock and many of its functions go for a toss... Throbbing Pain Called Migraine It is a disease which affects the nerves and can be termed as neurological. Severe pain sometimes may include nausea, vomiting, photophobia and phonophobia. This can be treated by medications available in the market as well as other holistic medicines. Aloe Vera Skin Care With the growing change in climate and weather, taking care of ones skin has become a very essential part of having a healthy living. Aloe Vera can be termed as one of the most effective and useful skin care product from nature. Body Massage: The Healing Touch Getting a massage can be one of the very refreshing things for your body and soul. Ginger Health: Goodness of Ginger Herb Revered in the Orient for its powerful healing qualities and its culinary uses, Ginger has been in use since ages. Acne - Not Just A Pimple It can be determined as one of the commonest skin diseases which have affected a fair number of people in this world. It number of people who are affected is very high; still it cannot be termed as a health hazard. Due to the zits and pimples there can be disfiguration or permanent scarring which does not help in the personal development of the person. Benefits Of Turmeric A native to India and other parts of Southeast Asia especially Indonesia, turmeric is integral to Asian cooking. Fruits - Savior Of Health There are certain healthy foods that prevent mental, physical and sexual senility and prolong youthful vitality and appearance. Benefits Of Garlic Juice Benefits of Garlic are numerous. Garlic, like the onion, has a powerful effect on healing wounds and is also very good as a disinfectant. Protect Eyes - Avoid Eyestrain In today's world, with the predominance of television, computers and videos, people of all ages are suffering from eyestrains. Driving a car and living in the city full of smog can be the other main reasons for the eyestrains. The common symptoms of eyestrains are the blurry appearance of the letters on the computer screen or in the print of the page, which normally appear clear. The eyes hurt so badly that you are forced to shut them for some time. Lasik Eye Surgery - A Boon For Everyone Lasik Eye surgery is a surgical process that is aimed at reducing a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses. Health Benefits Of Lettuce Lettuce is one of the most delicate salad plants - there is usually nothing but disappointment to be gained from trying to bring a wilting specimen back to life. Meditation: Why Meditation And How Does It Help The stressful lives we lead today take their toll on our health. Mental stress and physical fatigue drain us of our positive energy leaving us depleted physically, mentally and emotionally. Cures And Remedies By Basil Leaf Basil is an important herb known the world over more for its culinary uses but the herb offers a plethora of medical benefits. Alcoholism - A Life Sucker! Alcoholism is a very fatal disease. Many may not even consider it a disease, which can be seen as ignorance. This addiction towards alcohol has a very old relationship with humans. Some of these variations in alcohol are so exotic that they were exported by kings and queens to quench their thirst. Health Benefits Of Parsley Parsley is perhaps one of the most commonly used but therapeutically under-rated of herbs. Protein Diet - The Healthy Way Of Living You need protein for the repair and growth of the body. Protein is composed of chains of amino acids. The Miracles Of Tea Tree Oil For Skin And Hair Care The popular tea tree oil is derived from this tree. The aborigines of Australia have been known to have used the tea tree oil to treat a range of ailments from colds, sores to acne and even whooping cough. Knowing More About Anemia Anemia means lack of red blood cells due to which there is lack in oxygen carrying ability to the body. This state of body leads to tiredness and other health problems which cannot be good for your body to fight against the diseases. Anorexia Nervosa- An Eating Disorder! It is an eating disorder which is mainly seen in teenagers where they starve themselves resulting in extreme weight loss. This kind of eating disorder can also mean as anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Allergies - Not Just A Skin Rash! We may consider allergies very mild and not that harmful but people have lost their lives in this process. We cannot take this disease very lightly and it has to be nicked in the butt at the nick of time. The allergies are a kind of reaction which is caused by some foreign matter known as allergens. This can be avoided by staying away from the things which causes such reaction. Home Remedy For Dry Hair Dry hair tends to be thin and rough. It is susceptible to tangles, damage, breakage and split ends. We suggest a few remedies you can try at home for managing dry hair. What Is Amnesia? You must have seen many occurrences of Amnesia as a common phenomenon in many movies and daily soaps. It can be explained as loss of memory which can be short-term memory or long-term memory. But by mentioning that it occurs in daily soaps does not mean that it doesn't happen in real life. There are many cases which are very much real and can disrupt many lives. Water Therapy- A Source To Good Health Do you ever forget to breathe? Because, if we did, we might be six feet under. So how come we forget to drink water? There are many people who do forget to drink water, amazing? Just like how oxygen is vital for surviving, simply put, water plays an enormous part in our lives. Human Hair Structure And Its Care Hair is the most versatile and a permanent accessory of a woman. It is a vital part of her looks and her personality. Hair gives a frame to a woman's face, complements her lifestyle, and accentuates her fashion appeal and more. To a cosmopolitan woman, hair is a fluid medium of self-expression and art. Home Remedy For Conditioning Your Hair Our hair suffers from the abuses rendered by the city environment-the air is polluted, the water we drink and wash our hair with is laden with chemicals. Treatment For Oily Hair The principle of care for oily hair and scalp condition is the same as used for oily skin condition. The hair routine aims at removing the excess oil and to exfoliate skin cells which clog up and suffocate the hair follicles in our scalp. Information On Raw Juice Therapy When raw juices are unlocked from the cells of plants, pure and vital liquids of great healing power are released, and their infinitely gentle action can coax our bodies back to normality. The Benefits Of Avocado Juice Avocado is sometimes known as the alligator pear because of the texture of its skin and its pear-like shape. The avocado contains a good supply of carotene, there being three times as much in a well-colored ripe fruit as in a hard one. Health Benefits Of Carrot Juice Carrot juice has a number of health benefits. The carrot provides what is certainly the most important basic juice. The yellow color is due to carotene. Benefits And Importance Of Beet Juice Beet was looked upon by the Romans as being good for cooling the blood. Beet root is also found to benefit against feverish conditions, especially in growing children Detoxification By Using Juice Diet Therapy Nature cure depends for effectiveness on elimination of the toxic substances causing the condition, whereas the more dramatic results of the orthodox physician are more concerned with the suppression of the symptoms. Horseradish Sauce Health Benefits The health benefits of horseradish sauce are numerous, sinus and cold cure to name a few. Horseradish sauce is made by shredding and pounding the fresh root to which is added lemon juice. In this form the horseradish juice can be stored in a cold place for at least a week. Health Benefits Of Celery Juice There are various health benefits derived from celery and its juice. The medical virtues of celery were first described by the Greeks Discorides and Pliny. In the early middle ages celery juice was very beneficial for curing ailments such as stones, constipation, menstrual problems and for health disorders of the liver and gall bladder. The Art Of Extracting Juices Making juices may seem simple. There are a variety of devices used for making juices. The ideal juicer will make the maximum amount of liquid from a given quantity of plant material, leaving a quite dry residue behind which, incidentally, makes a first class material for composting organically grown fruits and vegetables. Lemon Juice Health Benefits Lemonade is known to have been used as a refreshing drink since the time of the Moguls. Modem investigations have tended to support this use, the essential oil being very good for cooling the body. This use can be extended to the employment of lemon juice with water and sugar as the best drink to take when you have a fever Health Benefits Of Nettle The stinging nettle (which is called ortie in France and Brennessel in Germany) was said to be introduced into Britain by Caesar's soldiers. They sowed it along the sides of the great straight roads; both the roads and the nettles survive. At the end of a day's march the cooler climate of England and the weary miles made their legs ache. They would gather the nettles and beat each other with them so warming the affected parts. Really an embrocate for the strong. How To Get The Fresh Juices You Need Taking juices may be compared to eating a balanced diet. No one would contemplate trying to live on one single foodstuff. In the same way, most Juices tend to work better in combination than alone. The values of one will complement the deficiencies of another. Yoga - A Help During Your Menstruation Days As everyone does yoga including women there are days during which you are extremely tired due to the bleeding. During such times yoga helps in removing the pain which many women have and go through all their life. It is very important that to know that in yoga during menstruation there are some poses which should be avoided and some poses which will help in easing your pain. Aromatherapy while traveling Whether you are on business trip, a romantic holiday, a family trip or simply want to experience outdoor life, aromatherapy essential oils come useful along the way. Take along carrier oils for diluting the essential oils. Yama and Niyama in Yoga Yoga defines yama and niyama as the positive and negative aspects of behaviour respectively. Traditional texts mention ten yamas and ten niyamas but Patanjali's Yogasutra, which is considered the original treatise on yoga, defines five yamas and five niyamas. Karma Yoga - The Art of Living The ancient book of Gita, which is the treatise on the living has led a great stress on the karma. Karma is defined as the action and its fruits. Ancient Hindu saints have believed that a man's life is the direct result of his karma. Good thoughts, words and deeds lead to good and happy life while bad thoughts, words and deeds lead a person to disaster Importance of Controlling Your Mind Since ancient times, the human philosophers have realized the importance of mind in governing the human affairs. They knew that a person's external circumstances were the result of his internal thoughts Mudras For Good Health We present some brilliant, very effective and simple mudras, which you can practice anytime and anywhere: Water Retention If you think you are too big for your clothes, your face is puffy and looks swollen when you get up in the morning, then you are suffering from water retention. The other symptoms are bloating of the stomach or tightness of the ring in the finger. Your shoes will pinch and all these events will cause you a lot of discomfort. This is called water retention or edema. How To Perform Yogic Exercises. When you have decided to start with your yoga practice, it is imperative for you to learn how to perform a pose properly. Thus it is advisable for you to find a right teacher who will guide you in the correct manner of performing these poses. Dry Hair And Split Ends. Using any amount of hot air will cause your hair to dry out. Dry weather and blow drying will strip the hair of its moisture. Shampooing frequently and swimming in chlorinated pools will lead to dry hair and split ends. Hair dyes, electric curlers and permanents cause hair to dry out and have split ends. Points To Be Followed Before Learning Yoga Once you have decided to practice yoga for better living and spiritual health, you need to take care of the following points so as to prevent injuries to your physical self: Tenets of Yoga Philosophy In the ancient India, philosophy has been traditionally divided into two main groups. These groups are called as the orthodox group and heretic group. The orthodox group believes in the authority of Vedas in all the philosophical matters. These orthodox systems are six in all. One of the most popular systems of philosophy is yoga. Thinning Hair - A Bald Fact As you grow older, not only do you grow wiser but as a sign of wisdom, you start losing your hair. Thin hair has been the result of time. But other factors like heredity, modern hair styling treatments like perming, bleaching, coloring etc have also led to thin hair. Bad diets and stress also have an adverse effect on the thickness of hair Aromatherapy For Beginners The ancient science of healing, relaxing and energizing oneself with the use of plants and its parts like roots, barks, flowers, fruits, seeds and nuts is called Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is the amalgamation of two words "aroma" and "therapy" that mean "fragrance" and "healing" respectively. Importance of Fruits in Diet Fruits, fresh or dried have been natural staple diet of human being since ancient times. Replete with minerals, vitamins, enzymes, they are easily digestible. Fruits are not only good source as food, they are serve as medicine and treat ailments. Cholesterol Control Newspapers have reported on the drawbacks of having the diet high in fat. High fat diet has been linked to high cholesterol and ultimately to the heart attacks. Hence people have started avoiding beef and eggs. But cholesterol is not bad. Juice Fasting Fasting is one of oldest and effective way of burning huge amounts of accumulated waste products in the body. Previously, people used to fast by drinking water only throughout the day. Experts say that fasting on juices, both vegetable and fruits is much gentler and beneficial in normalizing all body processes. Clouded Vision - Cataracts When the normally clear lens of the eye have a painless clouding, it is called the cataract. If you do not treat it in time, it causes blindness. Surgical treatment can however cure it in time. Most of the people over 60 do suffer from some clouding of the lens. But you can prevent them or treat them by following the simple home remedies. Disease Of The Rich - Gout This is the 'kings' disease' as it affects the affluent. It is a type of arthritis that affects the toe, knee and other joints. Your kidneys lose their ability to flush out the excess amounts of uric acid, partially. This uric acid crystallizes and lodges in the joints, thus causing joint pain. This joint gets hot, swollen and tender. This pain usually starts in the middle of the night and can last for hours and days at a stretch. But it can vanish quite quickly. Bone Breaking Disease - Osteoporosis It is normal for the bones to erode as we age. But for some people, the bones become so fragile that they break down under the boy's own weight. This causes hip, spine and forearm fractures. This disease is known as osteoporosis. This disease is more common amongst women then men. This is due to the fact that the women have lighter bones and after menopause, they experience rapid bone loss due to decrease in estrogen. Also women opt for heavy dieting in order to lose weight, where they skip highly nutritious food items. This results in the weaker bones in the body. Men too can suffer from this disease if they smoke, drink or take steroids Basil - More Than A Kitchen Plant A universally known fact is that aromatherapy uses essential oils are extracted from plants. One of the most commonly used essential oil in aromatherapy is that of Basil. Basil gets its name from the Greek word "basileum" meaning "king". Considered "king among plants" as it was one of the ingredient on the list of oil blended to massage kings. Home Based Remedies For High Blood Pressure Poor diet, lack of exercise, intense weight training and some simple activities like public speaking can make your blood pressure jump. The cause for concern arises if it goes up and remains up. It is one of the most important indicator or cardiovascular problems after the age of 65 and hence needed to be treated. So if you are suffering from high blood pressure, it is vital that you should be under constant medical supervision. But there is no need to worry. You can take care of this problem without using drugs by making simple diet and lifestyle changes. Go for regular exercise, stop smoking, manage stress and change diet to reduce alcohol, fat and salt intake. Aromatherapy And Kids Aromatherapy is a new approach to emotional well being and healing through the use of essential oils. Oils in aromatherapy have soothing effect on the body, mind and soul. Massage For Infants And Children Massage benefits individuals of all age groups and different conditions. Touch is as important to any infants and kids like eating and sleeping. Massaging involves loving, gentle stroking or kneading by a parent or caregiver on various parts of a child's body like the face, head, arms, shoulders, neck, hands, back, legs and feet. Neti - For A Smooth Respiration To enjoy smooth respiration, you need to take care that both the nostrils should be clear and the passage within them should be completely open for the air to move. But with many people, it is usually one of the nostrils that are open. Hence it is important for you to clean the nasal passage. Yoga gives a kriya called Neti which is useful for clearing the nostrils. Healthy Snacking Habits Do pizzas, ice creams, French fries, cookies and candies list high on your kid's agenda for snacks. And despite you telling your kids innumerable times, they still swear by junk and unhealthy foods for snacks. Giving in for there desire for junk food is paving way for your kids to be obese. Guide To Massaging New Born Babies Newborns simply love to be touched and cuddled. The skin to skin touch helps you and your baby bond, comforts your baby when she is upset or uneasy with gas or colic problems. Hence, touch is a critical part of growth and development. Recipes For Dry Skin Care Using Herbs And Essentials Oils Dry skin is generally due to less oil and moisture produced by sebaceous glands. Simple dry skin results from lack of natural oils affecting mostly women under age of 35 years, while complex dry skin lacks both oil and moisture and is distinguished by fine lines, enlarged pores and sagging skin that happens with aging. Healthy Breakfast Foods It is always surrounded by silly excuse of lack of time. And still no one denies that fact that "breakfast" is the most important meal of the day. Bathing With Essential Oils From Herbs Imagine your self floating in a gigantic bathtub full of herbs hugging your skin; its magical powers take away your tensions, worries and transforming you to feel complete and new. A Sweet Treat With Honey For The Skin For the ultimate natural all round healing potion, try Honey. Thanks to Cleopatra's milk and honey baths, Honey has become a favourite with one and all to be used in beauty regime. Beside Cleopatra, there were other beauties from the past, who swear by honey being an indispensable ingredient in beauty treatments. Dry Skin Care With too many roles for woman to juggle in today's fast paced, high pressured lifestyle, there is very little time for her to pamper herself. Stop The Boils Boils are caused due to infection by bacteria that attack through the tiny break in the skin and infect the blocked oil gland or hair follicle. An abscess is caused when the white blood cells sent to attack the invaders cause the pus. Though boils are painful and ugly, they are rarely fatal. Protect Your Baby From Diaper Rash Diapers let parents take their babies out without having to worry about them dirtying their clothes. Tips For Curing Canker Sores Canker sores are little white ulcers with red borders in the mouth. They infect the tongue, cheeks or inside of the cheeks. Some people suffer from them quite frequently while the others get them rarely. It infects some people for some days while the others have to suffer them for days. There are no known causes of these sores. But heredity can be one of the causes. They are annoying but are not fatal. If you follow some simple tips, you can cut short the infection by 10 - 15 days. From Fat To Fit Obesity is the global disease. It has affected people from all over the world, from rich nations like America to poor nations like India. Home Remedies for Stomach Cramps At some point of time or the other we have all experienced muscle cramps. They can occur anywhere in the body and can cause undue pain and discomfort. Premenstrual Symptoms - A Bane Of Every Woman When it is one of the those days when you feel bloated, breast pain, gain weight, acne, headaches, cramping and mood swings, you know it is one of those days that every woman dreads. A lot of women suffer from premenstrual symptoms (PMS) and can cause a lot of inconvenience to the sufferer. There are a plenty of home-based treatments available for the PMS sufferers but it needs some experimentation to determine the right one for you. Tea Tree Oil Wonders Oil from "Down Under", Tea tree oil is yellow / greenish tinged essential oil extracted from the leaves of Melaleuca Alternifolia. Benefits of Eating Fruits Fruits, goldmine of vitamins, minerals and fibre are ideal to consume at least 4-5 servings in a day. Since they are in the natural form, account for largest part of water and 100% bad cholesterol free, it's much easier for the body to process and absorb the vitamins and minerals from the fresh fruit. How To Give A Back Massage With fast paced lives and the continuous chase to meet deadlines, the tired mind and body tends to seek out for a stress buster. People bogged down by stress find it affecting not only their minds but their bodies as well. Developing Healthy Eating Habits Amongst Kids It is quite natural for any child to dislike new kind of food right away. It may take 10 or more tries getting a child to accept a new food. It is essential for parents to behave patiently if you want your child to eat right and healthy. For overall growth and development, parents should offer kids foods from each of the food group. Potpourri With Herbs And Essential Oils Potpourri is defined as mixture of dried flower, herbs, leaves, roots, barks and spices providing fragrance. Placed either in decorative wooden bowl, tied in small bags made from sheer fabric or specially designed pot pourri vase, a potpourri can last long if blended correctly. The word potpourri comes from the French meaning "rotten pot". Carrier Oils in Aromatherapy Essential oils in aromatherapy are highly concentrated and potent. Essential oils have adverse effect on skin if used undiluted. Though there are some essential oil exceptions that can be used directly on the skin. It is ideal to dilute essential oils with carrier oils. Fruits To Be Eaten During Summer With summer up on us, there are hordes of juicy, tasty fruits that you can sink your teeth into. They are good for the nervous & respiratory system and lead to healthier looking skin. They are approx 80% water with high natural sugar giving energy to one and all when eaten fresh and ripe. Gorge on these sweet luscious fruits this summer - Health and Diet During Holidays Holidays are a perfect time to enjoy and chill out with families and friends. Parties with wide variety of food on display tempt one and all to indulge in mouth watering delicacies. If you are the kind who swears by a fitness routine, you might tend to enjoy less of yummy foods and spend more time worrying about the increasing waistline. Aromatherapy For Man's Faithful Friend - Dog Emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, fear and love play a crucial role in human being's life. These feelings are also an integral part of an animal's world. Aromatherapy also provides immediate, profound and long lasting results on animal's overall health and well being. Any Time Home Facials You don't have to save the joys of pampering your self on special occasions. We can simply set aside time to pamper, renew and recharge ourselves on regular basis. Knowing More About Goitre This disease affects the thyroid gland, which happens to grow in size due to lack or excess of some key ingredients. The thyroid gland resides at the front of the throat, below the larynx also known as the Adam's apple. Two Essential Oils In Every Household There are two very indispensable essential oils in aromatherapy that should ideally be present in almost every household - Lavender and Tea Tree. These oils have innumerable uses and can be used with any kind of dilution. Fighting The Menace Called LICE It can be termed as one of the most unhygienic things we come across humans. It is more prevalent among children as they mingle around with kids in the school as well as other kids in one's building. A Rough Battle To Smoothen Your Dry Hair Dry hair occurs mainly due to heat, the use of excessive chemicals applied on your hair and also by not taking good care of your hair. Massage For Expectant Moms Pains and aches are part and parcel of every pregnancy. Physical discomfort, muscular tensions, headaches, backaches, pains occur due to increase in weight, shifting posture and hormone levels. Pre natal massages aim to improve circulation, alleviate aches and pains, eases muscular tensions and other pregnancy related symptoms, perking up expectant mother's mood and mental attitude. Binge Eating Disorder - An Act Of Overeating Most of us do overeat and that should not be a concern. But once the eating gets out of control then it is sign to worry. Binge eating disorder is a condition which has newly come into the limelight as many people including kids are affected by it. Hangover - Too Sozzled To React Drinking for many is a social activity which many people love to do. Even though it may not be healthy, drinking in small quantities would not cause much harm. Winterize - Prepare Your Skin For Winter Dry, itchy and cracked skin goes hand in hand with winter season. Change in temperatures and humidity, indoor heating, hot showers and bath remove important oils and moisture from the skin causing dryness, flakiness and cracking of the skin. Skin Care For Men The manufacturers of beauty care products have blatantly ignored men while persistently pursuing women. Decade ago beauty regime, cosmetics, etc were considered a female's prerogative. So what's new? Facial Mask At Home Spending a bomb to buy a facial product with claims of having all natural ingredients for beautiful skin and having drastic results on its usage is very depressing for any beauty conscious woman. We see wide varieties of cosmetics available in supermarkets, department stores, health food stores as well as internet and TV. Skin Care Nitty-Gritty While the shelves labeled beauty care are laden with various types of products to help you with your skin, confusion lies in choosing the right product. So what is the best bet? To choose a new entrant on the block or wait for something which might still be much better.  1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5	Sign Up for a free account or learn more. 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