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HOW TO MAKE DEPILATORY WAX

2011-12-18T04:42:00.000-08:00

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You can easily make depilatory wax at home that is cost effective. Mix 250gm sugar with half cup of fresh lime juice. Cook the mixture in a pan over a low flame/slow heat. Keep stirring until the mixture becomes brown , thick and sticky. Add a tablespoon of glycerine and store it in a small tin or jar. Before you use the wax, make sure you heat it or place it in a pan of hot water for a few minutes.

Some people develop allergies to wax. Ensure you test a small area of skin before using it on the full body. If you tend to break out into skin eruptions you should avoid using wax.

BEAUTY AID FOR TEETH AND NAILS

2011-12-18T04:27:00.000-08:00

1. For white pearly teeth :

a) Rub your teeth once a week with a dried bay leaf .

b)Brush your teeth with a bit of baking soda or table salt once a week.

2. For strong nails :

a) Soak your nails in a mixture of warm almond oil and lemon juice for 15 minutes. Then massage your fingers lightly and just wipe the nails with a soft cloth. The oil can be re-used.

b) Paint brittle nails with colourless iodine before applying nail polish. This prevents the nails from becoming brittle.

BRING A SPARKLE TO YOUR EYES

2011-12-18T04:03:00.000-08:00

1. To strengthen your eyes follow these steps:

a) Look at the rising sun every morning till the redness of the sun is visible. Avoid looking at the sun when it is at its peak or yellow.

b) Eat carrots and apples as they contain carotene that helps maintain a radiance in the eyes.

c) Hold your left or right thumb at eye level. Keep your eyes transfixed to observing your thumb as you move it left , right, up and down. These eye exercises help to strengthen your vision. However, avoid doing it more than two times a day.

2. A remedy for tired eyes:

a) Dip 2 pieces of cottonwool in a cup of cold milk. Squeeze out any excess milk from the cotton wool and put the cotton pieces on your closed eyelids. Repeat this process for 10-15minutes or till the milk turns warm.

b) Slices of cucumber placed on closed eyelids provide good relief from tired eyes.

Preparing Meals on a Budget

2009-11-09T08:04:00.000-08:00

Inflation and rising prices have taken a toll on most housewives. Many householders look for ways to economize in the kitchen. Here are a few tips one can follow:

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revive a stale piece of cake by keeping it in an airtight jar with two slices of bread.

a stale loaf of bread can be freshened by dipping it in milk or water for about a minute, after this it should be put into the oven for 15mins until it is crisp.

You can boil a cracked egg perfectly, if you add a few teaspoons of vinegar to boiling water.

To make fluffier omelettes, you should add a teaspoon of flour to each egg. This also helps the omelette to retain its shape longer.

Did you know that you should never throw away the water in which rice has been boiled. It contains loads of vitamins. Cool the leftover water,add a tinge of lemon juice and salt to make a refreshing drink.

Dry, hardened cheese should be grated and used for cooking in sauces and omelettes.

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2007-11-23T10:02:00.000-08:00

Alternatives for cooking ingredients

2007-10-14T03:02:00.000-07:00

Sometimes we may need a particular item for and we realize that we have run out of it! using alternatives saves time and is an economical way to help us when we are in a fix.

Tomatoes can be replaced by tomato ketchup to give colour and volume to soups, stews and curries.
Tamarind can be replaced by slices of raw mango to give it that tangy taste.
Groundnuts are a cheaper alternative to walnuts and almonds especially for rice dishes like biryani .
Instead of breadcrumbs, we can use crushed cornflakes or semolina.
When you run out of orange candied peel, we can use some orange marmalade.
Tinned tomatoes can be replaced by blanched fresh tomatoes.
Expensive breakfast cereals can be substituted by a porridge of semolina, sago or broken wheat that has been soaked for a few hours.
Add a mashed banana to egg white and beat it stiff. It makes a great replacement for whipped cream.
For vegetarians, a recipe that requires egg coating can be substituted by using a paste of flour and milk for fried fritters and vegetable cutlets. Brush the cutlets in this and roll in breadcrumbs as usual.
Another alternative for egg coating is using grounded gram(chickpea flour).This fine powder must be stored in an airtight jar. To use when necessary, mix a little of this fine powder into a thin batter. Coat the item in this batter and fry as usual.

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More health ailments

2007-09-30T05:45:00.000-07:00

Hiccups :

1. Try taking a deep breath and holding your breath for some time.

2. Take a few sips of cold water.

3. Try gargling with some lukewarm water for a few minutes.

4. Two spoons of salt with yogurt is a good way to get immediate relief.

Ear-ache.

1. Put a few drops of hot onion juice into the ear.

2. Heat a little garlic oil mixed coconut oil and put a few drops in the affected ear.

Skin abrasions :

1. Rub the affected area with crushed sweet basil leaves after bathing.

2. A pinch of snuff rubbed onto the affected area can stop a wound from bleeding.

3. For stubborn boils that are inflamed but do not burst, make a poultice of atta (wheat)flour mixed with a little water , enough to form a thick paste. Heat this paste and put it over the boil. wrap it with a bandage. Repeat this a few times every day until the boil bursts.

4. Reduce marks caused by measles by boiling some margosa leaves in a pan of water. Boil it till three quarters of the liquid is remaining. Cool the mixture and strain it. Apply it daily over the face and body till the marks visibly reduce.

Cracked heels :

1. Apply a tablespoon of warm castor oil mixed with a little turmeric powder on the affected heel. leave it for about 40 minutes and then rinse it off. Repeat this twice a day until the heel has completely healed.

Home remedies for common health ailments

2007-09-29T04:38:00.002-07:00

Cough relief :

1.Take a little powdered pepper and mix it with a spoon of honey. This can be taken two to three times a day, but in small quantities. The mixture if taken in a cup of hot milk at bedtime can be useful to get rid of coughs, colds and sore throats.

2. Boil water with a peice of ginger . Adding pepercorns to it also helps. Strain the mixture after boiling it for atleast 10 min. Add some honey and mix it well . Drain the mixture and drink it. This can be taken throghout the day in sall amounts.

3. Ginger tea with honey is another great cough reliever.

4. A pinch of turmeric mixed with honey can relieve dry coughs.

Sore throats :

1. A teaspoon of salt added to a glass of warm water is one of the best treatments. this must be done atleast 4 times a day.

2. Keep a peppercorn or two in your mouth to gt temporary relief.

Blocked nose , colds and bronchitis :

1. A handful of sweet basil leaves boiled with half a teaspoon of crushed peppercorns in a cup of water.

2. Rubbing mustard oil on your nose can relieve a blocked nose.

3. Crush some cardamom, ginger powder, blackpepper and cinnamon (a teaspoon each) into a fine powder. Mix a little with hot water and honey and consume in samll amounts immediately.

Indigestion :

1. Eat some thymol seeds.

2. Mix cummin seeds , fresh ginger and curry leaves in hot water and brew the mixture for a while. Add some water to it and drink it.

3. Grind fresh ginger and extract some juice. Add a pinch of salt. Take it every morning to provide some relief.

Diarrhoea:

Take black tea ( without milk) .

Apple juice also relieves diarrhoea.

A teaspoon of ginger juice mixed with a pinch of salt brings it under control.

Cannonball fruit should be mashed into a pulp and then strained. Finally mix it with water and drink two glasses a day to cure stomach and intestinal disorders.

Eat the inner lining of pomegranate with salt.

Grind a lemon with seeds and rind into a paste and add salt. take a teaspoon of this 2-3 times a day.

Constipation :

Eat fruits like papaya or bananas.
Fleaseed husk taken in a glass of warm water is very helpful.
Warm milk with mixed with two teaspoons of castor oil should provide some relief.

2007-09-29T04:14:00.000-07:00

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