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Soak petals of lots of roses in water overnight. Add water after passing through a colander, to the bath water. Makes and excellent luxury bath and puts all those bouquets you are stuck with after a function, to good use!! Add a handful of tulsi leaves too if you wish.
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Take 1/4 tsp. omum (ajwain, oregano) seeds in a clean hanky. Warm it by rubbing on a warm surface like a griddle, or a switched off iron, or a warm switched off hotplate. Press against sinus points, for relief from headache and cold. Repeat 5-6 times a day for 3-4 days. Use same hanky and seeds.
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Dry pomegrante skin, break into small pieces, chew these now and then to reduce coughing Spasms.
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A regular warm shower just before going to bed, can work wonders for mild insomnia. Avoid late night teas and coffees.
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A glass of warm water, to which the juice of 1 lemon, and a tsp. of honey has been added, help in weight loss if taken first thing in the morning, regularly.
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Place cotton pads soaked in potato juice (grated and extracted from raw potato) over eyes, to remove puffiness. Regular use will reduce dark circles from under eyes.
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A traditional Gujarati way of keeping teeth strong and shipshape. Chew on a twig of the neem tree daily, before brushing!! In gujarati villages this is still the main form of a teeth cleanser.
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Replace sweets and candy with a few dry fruits like almonds, etc. for after lunch munching. So much healthier.
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Keep is whole cardamom or clove in the mouth to subside the sensation of vomitting.
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