Tag: Papaya

Honey is Nature’s gift to humans. The efforts of the honey bee enable us to improve our health and enhance beauty. Honey has numerous skin health benefits and is used extensively to treat skin conditions. It is a common ingredient in most health spas and salons across the world. Face masks can be prepared by mixing honey with other ingredients to obtain a glowing skin.

Hair is made up of three layers: the outer layer called cuticle, the inner layer called cortex, and the medulla. When the outer layer...

Split ends can affect the growth of your hair. Your hair may become dull, dry and rough. Papaya, eggs, milk, avocado, and mayonnaise are rich in proteins, minerals, and vitamins that help to nourish, moisturize and repair the damaged hair. Hot oil treatment with coconut oil, almond oil, and olive oil can help to restore the moisture and prevent split ends. Also, aloe vera contains vitamins and proteins that stimulate hair growth and repairs damage.

Papaya and lemon are rich in vitamins and antioxidants and together, they help to reduce the risk of cancer, treat liver cirrhosis, and improve your eyesight. The natural fiber pectin in papaya and lemon helps to keep you full for longer, thus playing a role in weight loss by keeping your food intake in control. The fiber also helps to reduce bad cholesterol and regulates the blood pressure. To benefit from papaya and lemon, you can also make a face mask or a detox smoothie, instead of a juice.

Papayas are one of those fruits people either love or hate. If you belong to that group of people who can’t stand papaya, then...

Ayurvedic face packs are free of chemicals and have least side effects. Papaya, Indian gooseberry, and avocados promote various skin benefits. They have anti-aging, anti-microbial, moisturizing, and skin-tightening properties. The combinations of each give instant glow and fairness to the skin.

Ringworm can be difficult to tackle, especially if it's not caught in the beginning stages. It's very common with children around the world. At first, they start off as small red lumps on the scalp. The fungus attacks hair shafts and as a result, the lumps grow larger and the hair around the area falls off. Using coconut oil, garlic, tea tree oil, turmeric, myrrh and goldenseal, and aloe vera gel on the affected area can help treat ringworm of the scalp.

Avoid papaya if you are on blood-thinning medication or planning a baby. Large quantities can also damage your esophagus. Papaya seeds may lower fertility in men and induce menstrual periods or increase menstrual flow in women. Children with have cystic fibrosis should avoid papayas. The seeds, roots, fruit, and leaf infusions are not suitable if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid fermented papaya if you have low blood sugar. The latex can also cause allergy.

You can use ground or juiced papaya leaves for dengue. Dengue lowers your platelet count below normal and can develop into dengue hemorrhagic fever, a fatal condition. Papaya leaves can raise the platelet count by preventing the destruction of platelets by making the cell membranes strong and by increasing the activity of the genes that help produce platelets. They can also kill the larvae of dengue-spreading mosquitoes. But always ask your doctor first.

Stress is like a shadow that we can get rid of, but don’t because it is such an integrated emotion in our daily lives,...

Everyone desires beautiful, clear skin, but dark spots can easily appear as a result of the overproduction of a pigment called melanin. The overproduction of...

Did you know that Ayurveda has skin care remedies to match any commercially available cosmetics from the 21st century? These natural treatments are gentle on the skin and nourish the body, helping skin heal and replenish itself, keeping it looking supple and youthful, and slowing aging. So why not rustle up a homemade exfoliating powder or a nourishing fruit cream or face pack instead of using something out of a jar?

Massage your skin gently with a mix of olive oil and carrot seed oil followed by a rinse with lukewarm water. It will help remove dirt, residue of makeup easily while helping your skin retain moisture. Equally beneficial will be slathering on some honey, or rubbing a fresh piece of papaya or avocado against your face. Add skin superfoods like almonds, berries to your diet.

Spearmint tea and papaya are effective natural remedies for facial hair removal. However, they are not permanent.

We are all concerned about our aging skin at some point of our lives. But not all of us can afford expensive cosmetic procedures, and we don't need to either. These 6 simple home remedies with ingredients like olive oil, fenugreek, yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and papaya will energize your skin and keep it young and wrinkle-free.