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4 Herbs for Morning Sickness That May Offer Relief

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  Nausea, vomiting and early morning awakening are common symptoms in early pregnancy. Collectively, they are commonly known as morning sickness. Morning sickness affects many women in their first trimester (around week six to eight). Although nothing to worry about, morning sickness can be quite unpleasant for some. According to Ayurveda, these symptoms are due to aggravation of pitta dosha. There are three fundamental doshas: vata, pitta and kapha, and good health is considered an ideal state of balance of these three doshas. We will discuss 4 herbs such as ginger, mint, and raspberry 1.   Ginger According to nutritionist Shilpa Arora, "A teaspoon of ginger juice can help reduce the discomfort caused by morning sickness." Ginger juice has stimulating properties that can calm your stomach. You can also substitute ginger tea or ginger candy instead. Ginger may help ease morning sickness. In fact, it has a long history of being used to treat upset stomach. Morning sickness ca...

7 Best Herbs for Winter Wellness

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  Winter is a fascinating season when people enjoy the sunshine more than ever. In this season, it is fun to go out and eat spicy food, and often it causes diseases like stomach upset, fever, cough, etc. Also, some people are allergic to sinusitis and cold and the cold is not less than any danger. Children, old people, and people with breathing problems like asthma suffer a lot during this time of the year. But nature is a storehouse of medicines. Several medicinal herbs can help people stay fit and well during extremely cold weather. India is the land where Ayurveda originated and to date, there is someone in every household who educates the rest about the power of herbal medicine. Consuming herbs for winter health is always a safe option as they do not come with side effects. But yes, the consumption of these herbs should be practiced regularly for long-term results. 1.   Ginger(Adrak) : Usually, no morning starts without a steaming cup of ginger tea. The consumption of ging...

Herbal Weight loss remedies!

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  Harbal Weight Loss Remedies If you are someone who is trying to lose weight using natural methods and you feel that there are not many options for you, then you must read this Blog. Turns out, some herbs that we use in our diets on a daily basis may be more helpful than you think for weight loss. From parsley to mint, there are many herbs that can help restore hormonal balance, improve digestion, relieve gas and promote weight loss. And we are not talking about those fancy herbs which are easily available in our kitchen. Here is a list of five such herbs :       1.       Peppermint From refreshing lemonade to a cup of hot tea, mint can enhance the flavor of many regular foods. But do you know that mint also has appetite-reducing properties, due to which you feel less hungry. Fewer cravings mean that you will consume fewer calories and which in turn will help in weight loss. Mint has been found to be helpful in digestion, reducing gas and a...