Tag: Sesame Oil

Although it's important to cut out oily food, you don't have to completely deprive yourself. Instead, stock up on healthy oils that have a high smoking point. Olive oil promotes cardiovascular health and prevents cancer. Almond oil is anti-inflammatory and lowers cholesterol levels. Avocado oil aids skin health and promotes healthy lipid profiles. Canola oil and sesame oil aid heart health. Walnut oil lowers blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Peanut oil aids weight loss.

Coughing and wheezing (when you make a high-pitched whistling sound while breathing) are your body’s way of telling you that all is not okay...

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

Receding gums can be the result of poor oral hygiene. Aloe vera, green tea, coconut oil, clove oil and eucalyptus oil can be used to treat receding gums as they possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. If receding gums are not treated, it can loosen your teeth and further lead to gum diseases. You must ensure that there is no tooth decay or plaque and maintain good oral hygiene to prevent receding gums.

Most of our kitchen stuff are ingredients we've used since we can remember. Most such products can cleanse your skin and double as beauty essentials. These include tomatoes, yogurt, coconut oil, essential oils, sesame oil, arrowroot powder, shea butter, ghee, turmeric, honey, strawberries, apples, and even chocolate. Know just how these can make your skin healthier the natural way.

Often caused by seasonal allergies, sinus congestion can make it difficult for you to breathe or sleep. To make your own sinus relief essential oil blend - add 70 drops eucalyptus oil, 10 drops each of rosemary verbenon, peppermint, and tea tree oil to a 5ml euro dropper bottle and mix well. For best results, use the blend (1-3 drops) as a respiratory steam.

The unique blend of antioxidants in sesame oil makes it beneficial as both an edible oil and a topical application. Consuming it can help prevent cancer and control cholesterol levels, hypertension, thus reducing your chances of heart disease. Used topically, the oil can treat mild burns, eczema, and is believed to nourish the scalp, control dandruff, stimulate hair growth.

Cold weather, cloudy atmosphere, and dampness around - winters would just want you to curl-up warm, and stay lazy. These conditions increase the kapha...

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?

If you’re in a battle with your weight, then chances are you’re desperate for results and have probably tried the latest weight-loss trends with...