Home Remedies for LEUCODERMA

 Leucoderma Information

Leucoderma, or white skin, is the name given to a skin disease, wherein there is a gradual loss of the pigment, melanin, from the skin layers, resulting in the appearance of white patches. Though the disease does not cause any organic harm, the patches surely look ugly and upsetting. Known as vitiligo, leucoderma can affect people of any age and sex and can be seen on any kind of skin. Contrary to the popular belief, the disease is neither infectious nor contagious and is not caused due to any germs or bad blood. If you want to know the causes and symptoms of leucoderma, the following lines would come handy. Causes Of Leucoderma Skin trauma Sunburn Mental worry or stress Heredity factors Physical illness Excessive thinking Chronic gastric problems Improper liver functions Worms/parasites in the digestive system Burns and injuries Impaired hepatic function Pressure from tight clothes Defective perspiratory mechanism Certain occupational hazards   Symptoms Of Leucoderma The whiteness starts as a small discolored white or pale brown spot, which spreads and becomes whiter after a few days, finally turning milky white in color Alopecia or loss of hair Premature graying of hair General weakness Sensitivity towards cold Hair on the affected area also become white     Leucoderma is a condition in which the skin layers experience loss of skin-pigment. Also known as vitiligo, leucoderma causes white patches on the skin surface. It is more common in women than in men and is mostly seen on the hands, neck, back and wrist. The main causes for leucoderma are excessive mental worry and chronic or acute gastric disorders. Other causes involve impaired hepatic function such as jaundice, worms or other parasites in the alimentary canal, typhoid, a defective perspiratory mechanism and burn injuries. It can also be the result of hereditary reasons. However, leucoderma can be treated using certain home remedies, some of which have been mentioned below. Home Remedies For Leucoderma Take about 25 grams of radish seeds and ground them into a powdery substance. Add 2 tsp vinegar and make a fine paste. Apply this paste on the affected area and wash off when dry. In about eight liters of water, soak 500 gm turmeric. Boil the concoction until only a liter of it is left. Strain this liquid and add ½ liter mustard oil to it. Apply this on the patchy areas two times a day, for at least 2-3 months. Soak psoralea seeds in ginger juice for 3 days. Thereafter, dry them and grind to make a fine powder. Have 1 gram of this powder, with a glass of milk, for about a month. You can also apply this powder on white patches. Another method would be to soak psoralea and tamarind seeds in water for 3-4 days. Dry them well and grind to form a paste. Apply this paste on the affected area on a daily basis. Goosefoot vegetable is effective in treating leucoderma. Apply the juice of this vegetable on the affected area, once a day. Continue it for 2 months. Mix red clay and ginger in equal parts. Apply this on the affected area and wash off when dry. Fill a copper vessel with drinking water and leave it overnight. Have this water, on an empty stomach, every morning. This is effective in healing leucoderma. Combine 100 gm each of alfalfa and cucumber juice. Consume this mixture two times a day i.e. in the morning and evening. This is a useful home remedy for treating leucoderma. Take a handful of dry pomegranate leaves and grind them into a fine powder. Have about 8 grams of this powder every morning and evening, with a glass of water. Neem is very effective in treating leucoderma. Try to drink a glass of neem juice everyday. Grind black gram and add water, to form a paste. Apply this paste on the affected area, washing off after it dries, for about 4 to 5 months. It is an effective remedy for treating leucoderma. Holy basil leaves prove to be beneficial in treating white patches. Consume raw basil leaves or make a decoction out of Holy basil's leaves and stem, along with water. Make a poultice of ginger leaves and apply it on the white patches. It is quite effective in treating leucoderma. Increase the consumption of walnuts and figs. While walnuts purify blood, figs have healing properties to cure leucoderma.     http://www.iloveindia.com/home-remedies/leucoderma.html     Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer. This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor.

Home Remedies for KNEE PAIN / INJURY

 

 

KNEE PAIN / INJURY   We bend them, kneel on them, run and jump on them daily, yet few of us give them a second thought. Knees. They're one of the most complex -- and most injury-prone -- joints in your body. Why? Blame the knee's design. Unlike the more stable hip joint, which is a ball in a deeply-cushioned pocket, the knee joint is more exposed -- and more vulnerable.     Essentially, the knee is made up of the thighbone (femur), which has a bottom end made up of two rounded knobs (condyles), sitting on the relatively flat top end of the shinbone (tibia). The kneecap is a small, rounded bone that sits in the vertical groove between the two condyles and gives the joint strength.    As the knee bends and straightens, the kneecap slides up and down in the groove. A tendon attaches the kneecap to the thigh muscles above, and a ligament connects it to the shinbone below. The kneecap acts like a pulley, increasing the power of the muscles attached to it.   Think about the kneecap as a puppet controlled by "strings" -- muscles, tendons, and ligaments. As long as all of the strings pull in just the right way, the kneecap moves back and forth smoothly in its track. But if any string pulls too strongly or not hard enough, the kneecap is pulled out of its track and can no longer glide easily against the thighbone, which can cause pain and may even damage the kneecap.     Because women have wider hips, the upper-leg bone of a woman enters the knee at a greater angle, which twists the knee. This makes women more vulnerable to certain types of kneecap injuries, such as chondromalacia (in which the smooth layer of cartilage that coats the end of the thighbone becomes roughened or cracked), as well as problems with the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).     If the large muscles in the thigh (quadriceps) are inflexible due to disuse or lack of stretching before exercise or if these muscles are overused, they can cause inflammation of the knee tendons (patellar tendinitis), or "jumper's knee." Muscle imbalances, in which one group of muscles is stronger than another and pulls harder, can cause knee problems, too.     While knee problems can result from injuries such as falls, automobile accidents, and athletic injuries or diseases like arthritis, the vast majority of knee problems are caused from overstressing the knee during running, climbing, or other repetitive, high-impact exercise. Poorly conditioned leg muscles also stress the knees.     However, if your knee problems are the result of overuse, lack of use (or "weekend warrior syndrome"), or improper training rather than injury, you can use the strategies and home remedies in the next section to improve and maintain the health of your knees and, if you do develop pain, to help ease the hurt and speed healing.   Home Remedy Treatments for Knee-Saving Strategies Since your knees take so much of the impact of exercise and everyday living, it's important to keep them healthy. Take note of the following home remedies to do just that.   Stay trim. Being overweight stresses all the joints of the body, but carrying around those extra pounds is particularly tough on the knees, because with every step, you exert on your knees a force equal to one-and-a-half times your body weight. When you run, the force is five times your weight. An extra 20, 30, 40, or more pounds of body weight (usually from body fat) can really stress the knees.   For example, if you're only 20 pounds overweight and you jog, you're putting 100 pounds extra force on each knee with every step. So work on getting and keeping your weight within a healthy range (ask your doctor what that range is for you) by adopting a low-fat, lower-calorie diet, and getting regular exercise.   Look at your feet. A common cause of knee problems is overpronation, or rolling inward of the foot. A certain amount of pronation is normal, but too much can cause knee problems because it throws the knee out of alignment.   You can correct overpronation with supportive shoes designed to prevent pronation or with orthotics, which are special shoe inserts. You can buy ready-made, over-the-counter (OTC) orthotics, or you can get custom-made ones from a podiatrist, orthopedist, chiropractor, or sports-medicine specialist.   Buy the right shoes. Wear the lowest heel possible. The body can tolerate a heel of about one inch; higher heels throw the body forward and stress the knees. If you tend to pronate, buy a shoe that has antipronation devices or high-density material on the inner side and cushioning material on the inner side of the sole. Also, seek out shoes that have a stiff heel counter, the part of the shoe that cups the heel, because it helps stabilize the heel.   For sports, buy shoes designed for the activity -- walking shoes for walking, running shoes for running, and so on. Wearing running shoes for walking can cause pain in the shins and, in some cases, knee pain.   Then replace them. Often, knee problems are simply the result of walking or running in shoes that are worn out. Replace your athletic shoes every six months or every 400 to 600 miles.   Check your alignment. If you're bowlegged or knock-kneed, you may be at greater risk for knee problems. To check your alignment, stand with your ankles touching. If you're in alignment, both your ankle bones and your knees should touch. If your knees touch but there's a large space between your ankles, you're knock-kneed. If your ankles touch but there's space between your knees, you're bowlegged.   If you are not in alignment, activities such as swimming or cycling, in which the knees don't take quite such a pounding, might be less likely than running to cause you pain. (If you choose cycling, be sure the seat is set high enough so that your leg is almost fully extended on the downward stroke to prevent knee strain.)   Don't rely on OTC braces. Often, you see people wearing knee braces or bandages they've purchased at the pharmacy. An OTC knee brace may make you aware of the knee and remind you to avoid overtraining, but it doesn't really correct or prevent problems -- in fact, it can give you a false sense of security and might tempt you to be less cautious than you should be.   If you do use an OTC knee brace, opt for the one-piece neoprene or elastic braces rather than the elastic wraps, which make it difficult to apply pressure evenly to the knee. But keep in mind that if your knee hurts enough to brace it, you should see your doctor.   Avoid "knee-busting" activities. Deep knee bends and squats may feel like great fitness boosters, but they're too hard on the knees. So is kneeling, especially on hard surfaces.   If you lift weights, never fully flex the knee, don't "lock" your knees when you're in the standing position, and keep the amount of weight you ask your knees to lift to a minimum.   If you're gardening, washing a floor, or doing some other activity that requires kneeling, use a foam kneeling cushion or knee pads and give your knees frequent rest periods.   Don't "run through" knee pain. Many people, especially athletes, believe that it's best to "run through" knee pain -- that if they keep going, the pain will disappear. However, they are likely doing more harm than good. Pain is a sign that something is wrong, and if you push through it, even more damage may occur.   Change surfaces. If you walk or jog on a road, do so on the flattest part -- roads slant downward toward the edges so that water will drain off. If the side of the road is your only option, switch sides of the road frequently.   Hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can increase the beating the knees take, too. If possible, run or walk on a softer surface, such as a forest pathway, grass, or a running track. Bypass soft, shifting sand, however, which can stress the knees. Running or walking downhill can cause knee problems, as well. The natural tendency is to "brake" with the knees downhill, which can overstress them. Slow down and, whenever possible, traverse (that means zig-zag) rather than going straight down hills. If you're already having knee problems, you should probably avoid training downhill.   Mix it up. Repetitive movements strengthen some muscles while they allow others to grow week with disuse. That's why cross-training is such a good idea. When you cross-train, you do a variety of physical activities rather than just one or two. Combine running or walking with biking, swimming, dancing, aerobics, weight training, or any other activities you enjoy.   Stretch and strengthen. For strong, flexible knees, try performing these exercises regularly: Hamstring stretch. Lie on your back, raise your right leg, and hold the thigh up with your hands. Gently and slowly straighten the knee until you feel a stretch in the back of the thigh. Don't bounce. Hold the stretch for 10 to 20 seconds. Repeat three to five times on each leg. Quadriceps stretch. Stand with your right hand on the back of a chair. With your left hand, reach back, pull your left heel toward your left buttock, and point your left knee to the floor until you feel a stretch in the front of the thigh. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds. Repeat using the right hand and right leg. (If you can't reach your ankle, loop a towel around your foot to pull the leg up, or do the stretch lying on your stomach on a bed or the floor.) Calf stretch. Stand two to three feet from a wall and lunge your right foot forward. Keep your left leg straight, with your heel on the floor and your toes pointed forward, and keep your right leg slightly bent. Lean into the wall, with both hands on the wall supporting you, until you feel a stretch in the left calf. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds. Repeat with your left leg bent and your right leg straight. Hip-extensor strengthener. This exercise strengthens the muscles in the back of the hip. Lie on your stomach, tighten the muscle at the front of your right thigh, then lift your right leg eight to ten inches off the floor, keeping the knee loosely locked. Hold for five to ten seconds. Do ten repetitions. Repeat with the left leg. Hip-abductor strengthener. This exercise strengthens the muscles at the outside of the thigh. Lie on your left side with your head resting on your left arm, tighten the muscle at the front of your right thigh, then lift your right leg eight to ten inches off the floor. Hold for five to ten seconds. Do ten repetitions. Repeat on opposite side. Hip-adductor strengthener. This exercise strengthens the muscles on the inside of the thigh. Lie on your left side with your head supported by your left hand, your right knee bent slightly and resting on the floor in front of you; keep your left leg straight. Tighten the muscle at the front of the left thigh, then lift the left leg eight to ten inches off the floor. Hold for five to ten seconds. Repeat ten times. Switch legs, and repeat ten times. Quadriceps strengthener. Lie on your back with your right leg straight and your left leg bent at the knee to keep your back straight. Tighten the muscle at the front of your right thigh, and lift your right leg five to ten inches from the floor, keeping the knee loosely locked. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds. Repeat ten times. Switch legs, and repeat ten times.   R.I.C.E. it. Okay, despite all the good advice, you've overdone it and your knee hurts. Give it R.I.C.E. -- rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Take the weight off the knee. During the first 24 to 48 hours, use an ice pack wrapped in a thin towel (20 minutes on, 20 minutes off) to keep the swelling down. Then wrap the knee (not too tightly) in an elastic bandage to reduce swelling, and keep the knee elevated.   Take an anti-inflammatory. Aspirin or ibuprofen can reduce the pain, inflammation, and swelling (acetaminophen eases pain but does nothing for inflammation). Don't use anti-inflammatories, however, if you have an ulcer, a bleeding condition, or a sensitive stomach. For a list of precautions to take when using over-the-counter analgesics,   Avoid heat. Ice prevents fluid buildup, but heat can promote it. For the first 48 to 72 hours after a knee injury, when the knee is probably still somewhat swollen, avoid hot tubs or hot packs.   Massage it. While massage won't affect the bony structures of the knee, it does increase circulation and can loosen tight hamstrings and other tissues that may be pulling on the knee. If you've already developed knee pain, see a massage therapist or physical therapist, not just a friend, for a professional massage.   Strong Muscles, Strong Knees Often, a muscle imbalance, in which one muscle or muscle group is stronger than another, causes knee problems. In other cases, lack of flexibility can contribute to knee pain or injury. In order for knees to function well, the muscles around them need to be both strong and flexible. You can do this by strengthening and stretching both the quadriceps (the muscles in the front of the thigh) and the hamstrings (the muscles at the back of the thigh). While rest is important when you injure your knee, too much rest can contribute to knee problems. Lack of use can cause muscles to weaken. Gentle exercise such as swimming can help keep muscles toned even when knees are a bit sore. And regular exercise can correct imbalances, increase flexibility, and prevent many injuries. However, not all exercises are healthy for the knees. Avoid loading the knee with weight when it's in a 90-degree position (that's the same angle it's in when you're sitting in a chair) or bent even more than that (such as in a baseball catcher's position), especially if you have kneecap pain. Unless you are getting up from sitting, avoid this position.   Don't let knee problems sideline you from doing the things you enjoy. Take care of this joint from the start by following the home remedies outlined in this article.      http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-knee-pain.htm   Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer. This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor.

Home Remedies for PUFFY EYES

 

PUFFY EYES Do you wake up looking as if you cried all night? Are your eyes so swollen when you come home from work that your significant other thinks you spent the day at the pub instead? Swollen, red eyes can make life miserable, not to mention cause others to misinterpret your lifestyle. A little insight, however, can help determine the cause of marshmallow eyes, and the home remedies outlined in this article make them very simple to treat.   Reducing Swelling A diet dominated by salty foods or allergies and chronic sinusitis are two common reasons for eye puffiness. Often, what you can't see can bother you. Irritants and chemicals found in makeup, perfumes, and detergents can have inflammatory effects on eyes. And eyes definitely don't take kindly to today's computer-focused workplace; they rebel with redness. Puffy eyes are only a temporary problem for most people. Many cases can be cured by simple home remedies and/or by eliminating substances that may cause swelling. Some helpful tips are available in the next section. Home Remedy Treatments for Puffy Eyes   The home remedies found below, are easy to locate and will relieve you from some of the discomfort caused by puffy eyes.   From the Home Remedies Cupboard Tea. Green tea or black? Both work well to soothe puffy, irritated eyes. The difference? Not much. Caffeinated teas help constrict blood vessels and reduce swelling, while herbal teas (especially chamomile) contain anti-irritants that soothe redness and inflammation. Steep 2 bags of your choice of tea in hot water for three to five minutes. Let cool until the bags are comfortably warm to the touch. Lie down, close your eyes, and place a tea bag over each eye; then cover with a soft cloth. During hot months, put the cooked tea bags in the refrigerator and apply to eyes when needed for a refreshing, eye-opening experience. From the Home Remedies Drawer Spoons. Teaspoon-size spoons are just the right utensils for temporarily helping your eyes reduce to normal proportions. Place 4 or 6 spoons in the refrigerator. When you need to deflate those eyeballs, lie down, close your eyes, and place one spoon (curved side down) on each eye. As the spoon warms, replace it with a cold one from the fridge. From the Home Remedies Refrigerator Cucumbers. From the vegetable bin comes the well-known cucumber remedy. Cucumbers aren't only deliciously cool and soothing to the touch, but their astringent properties cause blood vessels to constrict. Lean your head back, rest a slice on each closed eye, and relax for five to ten minutes while the cukes cure your puffiness. Egg whites. Call this kitchen cure a souffle for the face. Whip up 1 or 2 egg whites until stiff, and apply with a brush or soft cloth underneath your eyes. The skin will feel tighter and look less like puff pastry. Potato. The common potato also pampers puffy eyes. Tubers are tried and true in European folk medicine as a means to soothe painful joints, headaches, and other inflammatory conditions. Potato starch acts as an anti-inflammatory agent to ease irritated eyes. Start by pretending you're making hash browns. Peel one potato, then wash and dry it. Grate the potato as fine as possible, then instead of frying it up with butter, place the pulp in a clean cloth and fold to make a poultice. Place the poultice on your eyelids for 15 minutes. From the Home Remedies Sink Cold water. Eyes seem to puff up on workday mornings when you have 30 minutes to get ready. There's no time to luxuriate with tea bags and cucumber slices --but don't despair. Cold water will work in a pinch. Rise and shine, and rinse your face with several splashes of cold water. This may be a rude awakening, but the coldness will constrict blood vessels and reduce swelling. Plus, it only takes ten seconds. Repeat throughout the day if possible. Drinking water. Water is the saving grace when it comes to reducing eye puffiness. Be sure you drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day, and don't substitute sodas, coffees, or sugary drinks. When the body is dehydrated, it acts much like a camel, storing water for the long haul across the desert. Instead of a camel's hump, you'll develop water reserves around the eyeballs. By keeping yourself adequately hydrated, the body isn't put into survival mode and won't puff up in all the wrong places. From the Home Remedies Spice Rack Salt. Jumbo fries, pepperoni pizza, and other salt-intense foods can cause puffy eyes. However, salt by itself does the eyes good. Get rid of the puffy eyes by mixing 1/2 teaspoon salt into 1 quart warm water. Dip cotton balls or facial pads into the solution, then lie down and apply pads to the eyelids. Rest in this position for at least ten minutes while keeping the pads in place. You'll arise with deflated eyes. Do Remember Enjoy a light self-massage, which can help relieve puffy eyes. Close your eyes and gently press your ring finger underneath one eye, moving in an arc shape from the inside corner to the outside corner. Massage 10 to 15 times. Then repeat on the other eye. This is a great massage to do before jumping out of bed. Use two pillows to keep your head elevated while sleeping. Fluid won't accumulate underneath the eyes. DON'T vigorously rub your eyeballs in the morning. Avoid touching them throughout the day. Watch what you wear. Do your eyes puff up midday? For women, beauty products may be the culprit. Many fingernail polishes, hair sprays, and makeup contain formaldehyde, which can cause eyes to swell. Luckily, the fashion industry is wising up and new formaldehyde-free beauty products are hitting the shelves. Use the process of elimination, avoiding each product for one to two weeks, to determine which is causing the blow-up. Give your eyes a break! For every hour you are on the computer, take a five- to ten-minute rest. Stare out the window, close your eyes and meditate, or stroll to the water cooler. While working on the computer, try to look away every few minutes. Keep your bedroom free from dust, pollen, and animal dander. Remove all dust-collecting objects, wash sheets once a week in very hot water, cover the mattress and pillows with dust-mite protective coverings, and bar pets from the bed. During pollen season, wash your hair before hitting the pillow, and use air conditioning instead of opening the window. Use hypoallergenic soaps and fragrance- and color-free detergen.     http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-puffy-eyes.htm     Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer. This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor.

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Dates in the Holy Qur'an & the Sunnah of the Prophet & AJWA DATES

DATES IN THE HOLY QUR'AN & THE SUNNAH OF THE PROPHET

Thanks To : Arab News ,   Saudi Arabia

 

The date fruit and tree were dear to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the word "date" is mentioned in the Holy Qur'an more than 20 times.

While the date palm tree is called "nakhl," the fruit is called "tamr" in Arabic.

The date palm, mentioned more than any other fruit-bearing plant in the Qur'an, is a symbol often associated with Islam and Muslims. Throughout the month of Ramadan, dates are a common ingredient in the Muslim diet.

The Prophet said: "Break your fast by eating dates as it is purifying," (Ahmad).

On the basis of this Hadith, Muslims insist on breaking their fasts with dates. However, in another Hadith, the Prophet  said, "If you have a date, break your fast with it, if you don't have it, break the fast with water as it is purifying." (Abu Dawood)

According to another Hadith, "The Messenger said: Ajwah dates are from Paradise ." (Al-Tirmidhi)

Ajwah is one of the excellent varieties of dates grown in the Madinah region.

In Surah Maryam of the Holy Qur'an, Allah provided Prophet Isa's (peace be upon him) mother Maryam (peace be upon her) with fresh dates when she was experiencing discomfort and pain during the final stages of her pregnancy.

"Shake the trunk of the palm toward you and fresh, ripe dates will drop down onto you." (Surah Maryam: verse 25)

The significance of the date palm as a source of nutrition and sustenance is evident in the statement narrated by Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him): "The Prophet said there is a tree among the trees which is similar to a Muslim (in goodness), and that is the date palm tree." (Bukhari)

In another Hadith, the Prophet stressed the importance of dates as a major food item, saying, "People in a house without dates are in a state of hunger." (Muslim)

The excellence of date palms is also referred to in the following verse of the Holy Qur'an: "And in the earth are tracts (diverse though) neighboring, and gardens of vines and fields sown with corn, and palm trees — growing out of single roots or otherwise: watered with the same water, yet some of them We make more excellent than others to eat. Behold, verily in these things there are signs for those who understand." (Surah Al-Raad, verse 4)

The date is also referred to in the Holy Qur'an as one of the blessings that would be offered in Paradise .

In several traditions the Prophet ate dates with some other fruits and vegetables. "Abdullah ibn Jaafar, may Allah be pleased with him, said the Messenger ate cucumbers with dates." (Al-Tirmidhi) According to two other traditions recorded by Al-Tirmidhi, the Prophet ate dates with watermelon or muskmelon.

The Prophet also taught his disciples that the date was not only an antidote to poison but also an effective defense against black magic. "Whoever eats seven dates of the High Land of Madinah in the morning will not be hurt by poison or sorcery on that day." (Bukhari)

"Rubay bint Mu'awwidh ibn Afraa said: 'I took a plate of fresh dates and small cucumbers to the Messenger. He gave me a handful of jewelry, or a handful of gold.'" (Al-Tirmidhi)

In another Hadith, the Prophet exhorted the believers that "you should defend yourselves from the hellfire even with a piece of date."

It has also been reported that the Prophet used to put chewed dates or honey into the mouths of newborn babies.

Reference to the palm tree could also be seen in chapter Qaf, Al-Shuara and Al-Nahl of the Holy Qur'an. In early descriptions of the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, historians state that the leaves of the date palm were used as a roof covering.

 

AJWA DATES

Prophet Muhammad's [PBUH] favorite dates, Ajwa is black soft dates fruit from blessed land of Madinah Monawara . They are delightfully soft and with very fine white lines.

HOLY QURAN 

And the pains of childbirth drove her to the trunk of a palm tree. She said, "Oh, I wish I had died before this and was in oblivion, forgotten." But he called her from below her, "Do not grieve; your Lord has provided beneath you a stream. And shake toward you the trunk of the palm tree; it will drop upon you ripe, fresh dates. So eat and drink and be contented. And if you see from among humanity anyone, say, 'Indeed, I have vowed to the Most Merciful abstention, so I will not speak today to man.'" (Maryam – 23:26) 


HADITH ON AJWA DATES 

The Prophet [PBUH] said, "He who eats seven Ajwa dates every morning, will not be affected by poison or magic on the day he eats them." (Sahih Bukhari: Vol 7, Book 65, Number 356) 

The Prophet said, "If somebody takes seven Ajwa dates in the morning, neither magic nor poison will hurt him that day." (Sahih Bukhari: Vol 7, Book 71, Number 664) 

Aisha reported Allah's Messenger [PBUH] said, "The Ajwa dates of Aliya (village near Madinah) contain heating effects and these are antidote in the early morning." (Sahih Muslim: Book 23, Number 5083) 


BENEFITS OF DATES 

Dates contains calcium, sulfur, iron, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, copper, B6 & other vitamins, folic acid, proteins, sugar and are rich in natural fibers which contribute to healthy body and mind. 

Child Birth: Eating dates eases the pain of childbirth, helps produce milk for nursing mother and also prevents blood loss after childbirth. 

Healthy Heart: Eating dates daily can protect against atherosclerosis, a major cause of heart attacks and strokes. 

Prevents Cancer: Modern medicine has shown dates are effective in preventing abdominal cancer. 


IMITATION 

There are also imitationed and inferior quality dates sold as "Ajwa dates." Authenticate Ajwa are Madinah Monwara and have very fine white lines on the them (see below picture). 

 

 

 

 

Therapeutic value is not just folklore

Thanks To : Arab News ,   Saudi Arabia

 

The value of dates as food has long been known and a simple analysis establishing them as a source of protein, glucose, vitamins and minerals is fact. Far less of an established fact is the folkloric record of their medicinal properties.

As with many folk practices, the medicinal lore of the date was compiled from patient observation perhaps over generations, hearsay and accumulated knowledge passed on through successive generations. That by no means invalidates the knowledge or indeed the efficacy of the fruit or its decoctions and derivatives.

Modern science does not change the value of what the date may or may not do, but can isolate the active ingredients and identifies them so that they might be identified, their medicinal attributes logged and perhaps manufactured. It answers the question of questions; Why?

A particularly good example of the eventual explanation of a long established custom is the tradition among Muslims parents to put a piece of well-chewed date or other available sweet fruit in the mouth of a newborn baby.

Muslims do this following the recorded practice of the Prophet (peace be upon him). The practice followed for religious or cultural reasons, however, has a solid foundation in scientific fact that the followers of tradition could not have known about.

The practice was well known. Abu Buradah reported from Abu Musa, who said: "I had a newborn baby; I took him to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who called him Ibrahim. The Prophet chewed a date then he took it and rubbed the inside of the baby's mouth with it."

Placing a sugary substance in a newborn baby's mouth was believed to reduce pain and the heart rate of the child, for example during the procedure of heel-pricking and circumcision.

In 1995, the British Medical Journal (No 6,993, June 10, 1995) published a study carried out in the postnatal ward in the Leeds General Infirmary in England . It confirmed the practice had repeatable and direct effects that confirmed the traditional belief that a sugary substance in a newborn's mouth reduces crying and probably the perception of pain.

Dates have a very high sugar content with Deglet Noor dates weighing in at a hefty 63.3 percent, about the same as the average hard candy. Depending on the species and the soils it grew in, the sugar breakdown has been established as about glucose, fructose and sucrose content as 32, 32.7, and 8.2 percent respectively for the date fruit.

A Medjool date for example contains 31,954 milligrams of fructose per 90 gram serving, according to NutritionData.com. In effect, three dates can supply up to 20 percent of your daily-recommended intake of fructose, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

The Leeds research paper reported that 60 healthy infants of one to six days old in a double blind randomized and placebo controlled trial were given two milliliters of placebo and various dilute sucrose solutions placed on their tongues two minutes before the heel prick test. The observers measured the length of time the child cried after the heel prick.

There was, the researchers noted, "a significant reduction in overall crying time and heart rate after three minutes in the babies given 50 percent sucrose as compared with controls. This was maximal one minute after heel prick in the 50 percent sucrose group and became statistically significant in the 25 percent sucrose group at two minutes. There was a significant trend for a reduction in crying time with increasing concentrations of sucrose over the first three minutes."

They concluded that the concentrated sucrose seemed to reduce crying and that it might be a "useful and safe analgesic for minor procedures in neonates."

Some of the more widespread and less well empirically researched remedies the date supplies range from the remedy of potassium deficiency, dates have a relatively high level of potassium, through its efficaciousness as a cure for kidney stones to its use as an aphrodisiac.

The tannin in dates is said to act as a cleansing agent for intestinal trouble, and in the form of an infusion, decoction, syrup or paste, is administered as a treatment for sore throat, cold, and bronchial catarrh.

The list of conditions influenced by the administration of the date or its derivatives is long and at the fringes journeying into the realms of fantasy, with claims of curing venomous snake bites to cures for alcoholism. With the wealth of folkloric tradition that surrounds the date, it might be a rich seam of as yet undiscovered empirical fact and as such would be worth exploring.

They are, whatever the myths that surround them, a fine food source, easily digestible and a source of a good selection of sugars, proteins and trace elements.

The truly remarkable thing is that a fruit as valuable, wholesome and simply as delicious as a date can grow in saline, poor quality soil and withstand arid conditions that would kill the vast majority of fruit bearing plants. And as the Arab proverb says: "Better a handful of dry dates and content therewith than to own the gate of peacocks and be kicked in the eye by a broody camel."

Says it all, really.

 

 

 

Home Remedies For Constant Headaches

Home Remedies For Constant Headaches

 

 

Relief from headache by home remedies is possible. Are you one of those people who pops pills for every minor attack of headache? Well you really don't have to. Natural remedies for headaches are available to solve your problem. It is neither desirable nor advisable to consume harsh chemical medication all too often. This seems all the more unnecessary when natural pain relief is possible readily and easily. Herbal headache remedies could help you to avoid all the side effects in stock for you if you continue to swallow pills for common ailments like neck and head pain.

 

Why Are Home Remedies For Headache More Advisable?

 

    By default they are also natural remedies for headaches.

 

    They do not accumulate in the body like chemical drugs like paracetamol or aspirin.

 

    They can be prepared at short notice at home and don't require too much effort.

 

Home Remedies For Headaches:

 

1. A Steaming Cup Of Masala Tea: This is the most common cure for a splitting head practiced on a daily basis in our homes. Tea by virtue of its properties is a stimulant. It stimulates the nerves of the brain to alertness and clears drowsiness. If you have to make tea to get rid of a headache then few pieces of ginger have to be added along with cloves and cardamom. This concoction of spices in the tea will bring about natural relief from pain. However, it is prudent to make it clear that people addicted to tea experience headaches if they do not get their daily dose of it. In that case tea is not a remedy but a psychological craving.

 

2. An Oil Massage: If the cause of your headache is undue stress and tension then nothing works better than a relaxing head massage with oil. There is not too much technique involved in this home remedy for headaches. The oil should be preferably a herbal oil that should be heated to lukewarm temperature. This oil can be massaged slowly with fingers into your scalp and spread out in circles. There are certain pressure points on our temple that need to be concentrated upon. This is not only a natural remedy for headache but also very beneficial for your hair. The oil massage stimulates the hair roots and fosters hair growth. A total stress buster of an experience at in the privacy of your home.

 

3. Luke warm Lime Water: If the unfortunate cause of your headache is a hangover then this is the herbal head ache remedy you should go for. Alcohol when consumed in excess dehydrates you body. That is the reason behind the famous 'hangover headaches'. You have to give your body plenty of fluids and some salts too. Take a glass of lukewarm water and squeeze a lemon into it. Now add some salt and sugar, mix well and gulp it down. Repeat this every hour for about 4-5 hours and you can kiss your head ache goodbye.

 

Home remedies for headaches may not give you instant relief but are better for the long run.

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Health Concern: Home remedies

 

CURE  FOR  ACIDITY                              Acidity, it is said, is worse than Cancer. It is one of the most common dis-ease people encounter in their daily life. The home remedy for Acidity is Raw Grains of Rice.  The Process:  1.     Take 8 - 10 grains of raw uncooked rice  2.     Swallow it with water before having your breakfast or eating anything in the morning  3.     Do this for 21 days to see effective resul! ts and continuously for 3 months to eliminate acidity from the body The Cure:  Reduces acid levels in the body and makes you feel better by the day.      CURE FOR CHOLESTEROL:  Cholesterol problem accompanies with Hypertension and Heart Problems. This is also one of the common problems in people who have High Blood Pressure and Diabetes. The home remedy for Cholesterol problem is RAW SUPARI.  The Process:  1.     Take Raw Supari (Betel Nut that is not flavoured) and slice them or make pieces of the same  2.     Chew it for about 20 - 40 minutes after every meal  3.     Spit it out  The Cure:  When you chew the supari, the saliva takes in the juice that is generated and this acts like a Blood Thinner. Once your blood becomes free flowing, it brings down the pressure in the blood flow, thereby reducing Blood Pressure too.       CURE FOR BLOOD PRESSURE:          One of the simple home remedy cure for Blood Pressure is Methi Seeds or Fenugreek Seeds.  The Process:  1.     Take a pinch of Raw Fenugreek Seeds, about 8 - 10 seeds  2.     Swallow it with water before taking your breakfast, every morning  The Cure:  The seeds of Fenugreek are considered good to reduce the blood pressure.     CURE FOR DIABETES:  There are 2 home remedies for Diabetes. One is Ladies Finger and the other is Black Tea.  BLACK TEA: Due to high medication, the organ that is worst affected is the Kidney. It has been observed that Black Tea (tea without milk, sugar or lemon) is good for the Kidney. Hence a cup of black tea every morning is highly advisable.         The Process:  1. Boil water along with the tea leaves (any tea leaves will do).  2. Drink the concoction without adding milk, sugar or lemon.  The Cure:  Black Tea will help in enhancing the function of the kidney, thereby not affecting it more.     LADIES FINGER or OKRA:  Ladies finger is considered to be a good home medicine for diabetes. The Process:  1. Slit the ladies finger into 2 halves vertically and soak it in water overnight.  2. The next morning, remove the ladies fingers and drink the water, before eating your breakfast.  The Cure:  After the ladies fingers are soaked overnight in the water, you can observe that the water becomes sticky in the morning. This sticky water is considered to be good for people who suffer from Diabetes.   !