HOME REMEDIES TO REMOVE STRETCH MARKS AFTER PREGNANCY

  

 Stretch marks are common among women after pregnancy. You might have fine lines mostly in the areas prone to fat accumulation like breast, hips, arms, abdomen, tummy and thighs. They may develop due to hormonal changes or sudden fat loss in these regions. Here, MomJunction tells you how to get rid of stretch marks through home remedies, and medical treatments.

Is It Possible To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks?

      Stretch marks eventually get lighter with time but will never disappear completely. Though you may not get rid of them in a natural way, certain remedies might help in minimizing their appearance (1). You may consider some massaging creams, lotions, and oils that may turn your skin smooth and supple.

Home Remedies To Remove Pregnancy Stretch Marks

1. Oil Treatment:

Massaging the affected areas with oils make your skin smooth and help reduce the stretch marks. Some of the popularly used oils include:

Olive Oil: Olive oil moisturizes and exfoliates your skin. It also improves the blood circulation and removes stretch marks to a great extent . 

• Take some oil in your palms and gently massage the area.
• Let it remain for 30 minutes so that the vitamins A, D and E in the oil are absorbed into the skin.
• Take a bath after the massage.
• Though it is a time-taking process, it gives you results when you follow it regularly.
• Or you can also prepare a mixture of olive oil, water and vinegar, and apply in the nights.

Vitamin E Oil:

• Extract the oil from vitamin E capsule.
• Mix with any moisturizer you use regularly and apply on the stretch marks.
• On regular usage, it gives effective results by fading off the marks.

Castor Oil:

• Apply castor oil on the stretch marks and massage the area gently in circular motion for about five to ten minutes.
• Use a plastic bag to cover the area, roll a hot water bottle on it for about 30 to 40 minutes. The heat opens the pores and the oil gets absorbed into the pores.
• Clean the area and repeat it every day for at least a month to see good results.

2. Aloe Vera:

Aloe vera promotes healing and soothes your skin. Use fresh gel rather than the one available in the market.

• Rub it directly over the skin, leave for 15 minutes and wash it off using lukewarm water. Apply on the affected areas regularly.
• You can also prepare a mixture of one-fourth cup of aloe vera gel with oil from five vitamin A and ten vitamin E capsules. Rub it over the skin until it is completely absorbed. Apply it twice a day.

3. Honey:

The antiseptic property of honey works in reducing stretch marks.

• Take a small cloth and apply honey on it.
• Place the cloth on the affected area and let it remain until it turns dry.
• Rinse off using warm water.
• Or you can prepare honey scrub by mixing it with salt and glycerin. Apply it on the stretch marks, leave until it dries and rinse off using water.

4. Egg White:

Egg white is rich in protein, which helps rejuvenate the skin and makes it look fresh.

• Beat two egg whites using a fork.
• Clean the affected area with water and apply a thick layer of egg white using a makeup brush.
• Let it dry and then rinse off using cold water.
• Apply some olive oil to keep the skin supple and moisturized.
• Repeat it every day for at least two weeks. It helps improve your skin tone, and the marks fade away slowly.

5. Shea Butter Or Cocoa Butter:

       Shea or cocoa butter can be used just like oil treatment. They are also the primary ingredients present in most of the body lotions.

       Take some shea or cocoa butter and apply on the stretch marks regularly. Rinse off the area after some time.

        This remedy improves the skin elasticity, prevents dryness and reduces the stretch marks. Cocoa butter is an excellent moisturizer and helps nourish your skin.

6. Sugar:

     Sugar is one of the best remedies for stretch marks. It exfoliates your dead skin, and your stretch marks turn lighter.

• Take one tablespoon of sugar, mix with some almond oil and a few drops of lemon juice.
• Use it as a scrub before you go for a shower.
• Do this every day for a month.

7. Lemon Juice:

The acidic property of lemon juice works in healing stretch marks.

• Rub fresh lemon juice on the affected area.
• Leave it for about 10 minutes so that the juice soaks into your skin.
• Rinse off using warm water.
• Apply every day for better results.
• Or you can also make a mixture of lemon and cucumber juice in equal proportions and apply it on the stretch marks.

8. Water:

The skin should be well-hydrated to erase the stretch marks and other skin conditions. Consume at least 10 to 12 glasses of water every day to keep your skin hydrated and protected from toxins. It keeps your skin supple and restores its elasticity. Try avoiding tea, coffee and soda as they are dehydrating agents.

9. Apricot:

• Deseed the fruit and cut into small pieces.
• Crush the fruit in a blender to make a paste.
• Apply on the stretch marks, leave for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Rinse off with lukewarm water and repeat regularly.

10. Potato Juice:

Potato contains phytochemicals, polyphenols, and carotenoids, which improve the skin texture.

• Cut a potato into two halves and rub one-half over the stretch marks.
• Allow the juice to soak into the skin and let it dry.
• Then rinse off the area using lukewarm water.
• You can notice the difference in a few months.
• Or you can use potato juice or pulp.

11. Turmeric And Sandalwood:

They are known for their ability to promote brighter and even skin texture.

• Prepare one spoon of sandalwood paste by rubbing sandalwood stick in a bit of water.
• Prepare a smooth paste of fresh turmeric root.
• Mix both in equal proportions and apply on the skin.
• Leave until it dries almost to 60% and then scrub your skin until all of it comes off.
• Repeat every day for at least six months to see the improvement.

12. Milk, Sugar And Green Coconut Water:

Scrubs are effective in boosting the skin regeneration process, and they are one of best ways to remove stretch marks after birth of the baby.

• Mix two spoons of raw milk, a few drops of lemon juice and cucumber juice, half a spoon of sugar.
• Apply on the stretch marks and scrub for around five minutes in a circular motion.
• Rinse off with water and pat the area dry.
• Apply coconut water in excess and allow it to dry until you can sense the stretch on the skin.
• Then apply shea butter or aloe vera gel.
• After some time, rinse off the area and then apply moisturizer.
• You can use this remedy three times a week to help remove marks and lighten the skin.
• Repeat not more than 3 times a week.

13. Alfalfa:

Alfalfa leaves are a great source of protein, essential amino acids, and vitamins E and K. Their antifungal property detoxifies the skin and helps heal the stretch marks.

• Prepare a smooth paste by mixing the powder with a few drops of chamomile oil.
• Massage it all over the stretch marks.
• Apply two to three times a day and you can notice stretch marks fading away within a week.
• Alfalfa powder is available in food stores.

14. Home-Made Moisturizer:

Moisturizer helps improve skin elasticity. You should choose it depending on your skin type. If your skin is dry, you should use the one with cocoa butter and if your skin is oily, use cream which contains aloe vera or a clay moisturizer.

• Mix olive oil, aloe vera gel and wheat germ oil in equal proportions.
• You can use it as a moisturizer if you have dry or combination skin type.
• The above mixture can be mixed with clay if your skin is an oily type.

15. Home-Made Lotion:

• Take a quarter cup of aloe vera gel and a half cup of extra virgin olive oil.
• Extract oil from six vitamin E capsules and three to four vitamin A capsules.
• Mix all these ingredients, take in a glass bottle and store in the refrigerator.
• The natural stretch marks removal lotion can be applied every day.

16. Home-Made Cream:

• Mix half a cup of cocoa butter, one tablespoon of vitamin E oil and two tablespoons of grated beeswax.
• You may add apricot kernel oil and wheat germ oil as well.
• Bring the mixture to boil until the wax gets melted.
• Store it in a bottle and refrigerate it.
• you can use every day.

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HOW TO REMOVE BLACKSPOTS

There is no comparison of lemon to beauty. Reducing acne or controlling pigmentation from the black spots on the body, everything is possible. Let's know how to remove any black spots on the body with lemon.

How to use:

1) Anti-bacterial and anti-viral ingredients of lemon increase the body's immunity. Lemon is effective in fixing sunburned skin.

2) Anti-oxidants in lemon removes skin folds and scars. Vitamin C in lemon eliminates acne or acne-causing bacteria.

3) Lemon is also an important ingredient in aromatherapy. Lemon juice is effective in alleviating the aging facial scars. The use of lemon juice also reduces acne on the face.

4) Lemon is effective in eliminating dirt in the elbows, knees and ankles of the hands To remove the roughness of the hands and feet, mix the rice powder with lemon juice and apply it on your feet.

5) To remove the oily feeling of the skin, mix it with equal amount of juice and lemon juice and make a mixture by applying it to the mouth. The oily skin of the skin will be removed and the skin will be refreshed. If the mixture burns immediately after applying it, wash it off quickly. In that case, lemon can dry out the skin excess.

6) Lemon juice and milk mixture is also effective in removing excess oil on the skin. Cut out half of a large lemon and squeeze the juice. Now mix it with 1 tablespoon liquid milk well. Gently massage the whole face, wash after 5-20 minutes. Lemon removes skin oil and milk retains moisturizers of the skin. This mixture should be carefully applied around the eyes.

7) With the white part of an egg, add half a lemon juice and one tablespoon orange lemon juice with hot water and paste it on the skin. Leave it for 20 minutes. After drying, rinse in cold water.

8) Cut half of a large lemon and squeeze the juice. Prepare the mixture by mixing 2 tablespoons of honey in it and keep it for 5 minutes. If you feel a tension on the skin, wash it in cold water. Honey will brighten the skin. The natural bleaching quality of lemon will make the skin more lean.

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SOLUTION FOR DANDRUFF

Dandruff is damaging the hair in your head, it can cause acne on the face again. Therefore, it is advisable to remove the dryness as soon as possible.

The use of anti-dandruff shampoo can relieve the scent. But we will try to show you some natural tips. Following this will help you to get rid of itching without any side effects.

1. Take 4-5 slices of lemon and boil for 2-3 minutes with 3-4 cups of water. Then wait until it cools down. Now use it when washing your head. Use it for at least 6 weeks.

2. Soak 2 tablespoons fenugreek overnight with water. Then in the morning make it like a paste. Use this paste on your hair and in the palm of your head for at least 5 minutes. Then wash. Use at least 6 weeks for best results.

3. Before going to the bath, massage the palm of your head with lemon juice. After 5-20 minutes wash your head.

4. Make a mixer with equal amount of water and vinegar. Put the mixer in the head at night and fall asleep. Get up in the morning and gently wash your hair with baby shampoo.

5. Apply a small amount of yogurt to the hair and to the palate. Leave it for 5 hours. Then lightly rinse with baby shampoo. Do this procedure at least twice a week.

6. Break two eggs and apply it on the palm in the form of paste. After an hour wash thoroughly. This method helps to relieve itching and reduce hair fall.

7. You can massage in a light warm almond oil, coconut oil or olive oil on the palate. It relieves the scent.

8. Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon coconut oil together. Now use this mixer on the palate. After 20-5 minutes wash with shampoo.

Keep the hair always clean. There is no substitute for dry hair and it will grow. Therefore, wash and wash your hair daily. Dandruff will gradually be lost from your hair.

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stomach irritation from acid or acidity

Ginger, lemon or honey are very effective in removing stomach irritation from acid or acidity.

Ginger: 

It is helpful in removing acids. Ginger can eat like chocolate. Or it can be mixed by mixing the ginger powder with hot water or boiling fresh ginger in water. You can even eat ginger with food. If you are pregnant or have low blood pressure, you should eat a small amount of ginger. It is enough to feed one gram of ginger a day.

Lemon: 

Lemon controls acid, balancing the body's pH. Nourishing acid produces bicarbonate in the stomach, thus removing acid from the stomach. Lemons can be used in many ways.

If there is no high blood pressure, the lemon can be sliced ​​and eaten with salt. It will provide immediate relief. Also, one cup of water or soda can be mixed with lemon juice. Besides citrus, other citrus or taco fruits like grapes, oranges and even kiwi fruit are equally useful.

Honey: It contains natural ingredients that are resistant to bacteria and fungus. Which helps in the digestion process, destroying the bacteria. It helps to avoid various stomach problems like ulcers and reduces the problem of acidity.

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WHAT ARE THE WAYS TO CURE BABY'S COLD AND RUNNING NOSE

1. Warm some camphor oil and coconut oil and apply it all over baby’s body every night.

2. Give Jaifal with one spoon of milk.....

3. Give some steam to baby at home, as this will help remove the cold without medication.

4. Heat some mustard oil with ajwain, garlic and heeng, put some camphor oil in it and massage this on baby’s body twice a day.

5. Boil a glass of water, add a few tulsi leaves, mint leaves, ginger, little pepper and gur till water boils to leave only 3/4th of the original quantity. Let it cool and give this to baby every night.

6. Take 2 leaves of adusla, a small pinch of ajwain, 3/4th of jesthmad, 1 behda in water. Boil it for 10 minutes, add honey and let it cool. Give the water to baby. All the ingredients are easily available in any ayurvedic shop. Also, apply some warm ghee on baby’s nose to help get the cold out.

7. Add 1/4th tbsp turmeric powder, 1/4th tbsp ajwain and dates and boil all this with milk. Let it cool and give it to baby.

8. Add honey, lime juice and cinnamon powder in lukewarm water. Let it cool and give baby in little quantities.

9. Make a small potli (wrapped cloth) of roasted ajwain and heat it a little. Press it lightly on baby’s chest several times a day. This will help clear the cold.

10. Ginger juice with honey should be heated a bit and given to baby on the tip of the tongue once it’s cooled.

11. Heat half tbsp of honey and mix with a pinch of powder made of small elaichi, laung, big elaich and saunf.

12. Instead of adding any sugar to baby’s milk, try adding jaggery.

13. Take a few spoons of ajwain seeds and flax seeds and put them in a cotton cloth and tie it. Rub the cloth on a hot tawa and check that the cloth is not too hot. Now press this warm cloth gently on baby’s chest and back.

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EASY TIPS FOR LEG PAIN AND CRAMP

Leg pain is very common in all ages.The pain can be due to loss of physical strength and energy.  Here are some simple home remedies for leg pain.

• Intake of methi gives a good relief from leg pain. Mix 2 tsp of methi or fenugreek powder in 1/2 cup of water and drink it in the moring. This gets relief from leg pain.

• A warm massage can be given to legs with coconut or mustard oil in the night time before going to bed.

• Methi leaves can also be dried under sunlight and then grind to fine powder. Mix it water and have it.

• For temporary relief, heat pad can be used.

• Keep your body hydrated by drinking lots of water.

• Leg stretching exercise

• Steam bath with gentle massage gets relief from leg pain.

• Leg stretching exercise improves blood circulation and gets relief from leg pain.

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TREATMENT FOR CURE PILES

Are you looking for Ayurvedic treatments for curing piles?

Piles are either dry or bleeding, often caused by chronic constipation, hard fecal matters, the contribution of spices, wines, meats and also by weak or absent physical activity. Dry hemorrhoids are more painful, while bleeding piles makes a person weaker. Pregnant women, elderly, sedentary people who eat a lot and very often, but not exercise, or the person taking the elements mentioned above food, are more likely to have piles. Persistent complaint can lead to complications as other, such as cracks, cancerous growths, pain, swelling, burning pain, etc… Ayurvedic remedies are a good option for healing piles....

The main causes of piles are:

ConstipationSedentary lifestyleLack of exerciseCertain morbid conditions of the liver.

Hopefully, many home remedies — incuding ayurvedic — can help to calm down and treat piles. If hemroids are severe and prolongated over a long period of time, it is advisable to consult a specalist, either your doctor or a proctologist.

Ayurvedic home remedies for piles

  

Use of the Juniper or cypress essential oil in the bath or using a few drops of either in a bowl of cold water to improve circulation. You can massage your abdomen should with a 2% dilution of oil, at any vegetable oil used as a base oil of rosemary or marjoram. Locally applied creams processed from commercial extracts -Horse chestnut aka Aescutus hippocastanumPilecort — Ranunculus ficaria — or Marigold knows as Calendula officinalis.Tincture of distilled witch hazel  — Hamamelis virginiana — is an astringent and can be safely used under the form of compress. It will also bring relief from prolonged bleeding can be avoided by using tea made from nettle also called Urtica Deocca. All ointments or creams are available from retailers homeopathic pharmacists. Remember, frequent and heavy bleeding is likely to cause a general weakness and anemia also, therefore, do not let it in a prolongated state.Use castor oil with 1 tsp milk or a cup of tea or, even better, will help soften the stool and therefore, cause a  easy and painless transition that almost thereof.Take a tablespoon of Triphala with water when going to bed.The patient should be advised not to use a hard seat or ride horses during ayurvedic piles treatment.He should not indulge in too much sex, or impeach the need to urinate or going to stool, fear of pain that accompanies dry piles.

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HOW TO CONTROL DIABETES FROM DRY LADY FINGER

Here is the simple tip to control diabetes from lady finger. Take two or three lady fingers. Cut them from the centre and put them into the glass full with the water. Leave them for the full night. In the morning remove lady finger and drink the water before breakfast. Repeating the same process every day will help you to reduce your sugar level. This simple tips is better than many other painful treatments. Fresh lady finger is better than cooked one.

Low G.I Food:

the word G.I stands for Glycemic index. The person who is suffering from diabetes should take diet enriched in Glycemic index. Approximately 20 G.I is present in okra. That is very low. Diabetic patients can easily use Okra recipes as their meal to fill their stomach and also control their diabetic level.

Fight Kidney Diseases:

lady finger is also good to prevent your body from different kidney diseases. It is considered that high sugar level effect your both kidneys badly. So by taking okra daily will prevent your kidneys. Have an moderate amount of okra daily if you are a diabetic person.

Soluble Fibers:

Soluble fibers are very important to keep your kidneys healthy. They play their role in digestion of carbohydrates. Lady finger is enriched with soluble fibers. It slow down the digestion process and hence lower the sugar level in blood. These are some of the main reasons for you to select lady finger as a diet to control diabetes.

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EUCALYPTUS FOR ANTISEPTIC ,ASTHUMA

          Main stream pharmaceutical preparations such as lozenges, cough medication, inhalants, ointments, balms etc often contain the active ingredient made from eucalyptus oil that help to ease many symptoms of flu, sore throat, cold, nasal and chest congestion, cough etc.

Eucalyptus has antibacterial properties which act on bacteria and also have anti inflammatory effects so that it helps with treating bronchitis.

• Even the simple home remedy of putting a few drops of eucalyptus oil in hot water for steam inhalation is very effective to relieve a blocked nose and other cold symptoms.

• Eucalyptus oil is thought to act as a curative agent also because it stimulates the immune system of the body, helping it heal and fight off infection.

• Due to the anti inflammatory properties of eucalyptus oil it is also used as a pain relieving analgesic and also to formulate liniments that are applied topically for pain management.

• Dental care is something else that eucalyptus oil is very useful for, again for its antiseptic properties.

• The antimicrobial properties of this oil also make it useful to apply to minor cuts and wounds to prevent infection.

• Eucalyptus oil is a natural insect repellant and is a very effective bio-pesticide.

• It is also useful in asthma management, since it is known to kill dust mites, which are one of the main triggers of asthma attacks.

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MEDICINAL USE OF LIME

Scurvy: Lime is so famous as a cure for scurvy, the disease which is caused due to deficiency of vitamin-C and characterized by frequent infections with cough and cold; cracked lips and lip corners; ulcers in tongue and mouth; spongy, swollen and bleeding gums etc. that now a days even a child can tell you that. 

      Since its cause is deficiency of vitamin-C, its remedy is none other than vitamin-C, and lime is blessed with this vitamin. In olden days, soldiers and sailors were given lime to keep safe from scurvy, which was a dreaded disease then. Even now, it is distributed among the workers working in polluting environments like those working in furnaces, painting shops, heat treatments, cement factories, mines etc. to protect them from scurvy.

Skin Care: 

        Lime juice and its oil are very beneficial for skin when consumed orally or applied externally. It rejuvenates the skin, keeps it shining, protects it from infections and reduces body odor due to presence of a large amount of vitamin-C and Flavonoids, both of which are class-1 anti oxidants, anti biotic and disinfectants.

       When applied externally on skin, its acids scrub out the dead cells, cures dandruff, rashes, bruises etc. and gives you a refreshing bath if its juice or oil is mixed into your bathing water.

Digestion:

          Lime has an irresistible scent which waters the mouth and thus aid primary digestion (the digestive saliva floods your mouth even before you taste it). Then the acids in it do the rest. While they break down of the macro molecules of the food, the Flavonoids, the compounds found in the fragrant oils extracted from lime, stimulate the digestive system and increase secretion of digestive juices, bile and acids and also stimulate the peristaltic motion. 

         This is the reason behind having lemon pickle with lunch and dinner is an age old practice inIndia and some of its neighboring countries.

Constipation: 

         Primarily, the ample of acids present in lime helps clear the excretory system by washing and cleaning off the tracts, just like some acids are used to clean floor and toilets. 

         Then the roughage in it is also helpful in easing constipation. But it is mainly due to high acids. An overdose of lime juice with salt also acts as an excellent purgative without any side effects, thereby giving relief in constipation.

Peptic Ulcer: 

        In addition to vitamin-C, lime contains special compounds called Flavonoids (Limonoids such as Limonin Glucoside) which have anti oxidant, anti carcinogenic, anti biotic and detoxifying properties which help healing of peptic and oral ulcers.

Respiratory Disorders:

         The oil, containing Flavonoids and certain oils, extracted from lime is extensively used in anti congestive medicines such as balms, vaporizers, inhalers etc. due to presence of Kaempferol. Just scratching the peel of a lime and inhaling it gives immediate relief in congestion and nausea.

Eye Care: 

        

Vitamin-C again! Its anti oxidant properties protect eyes from aging and macular degeneration. Flavonoids help protect them from infections.

Gout:       

         There are two main causes of Gout. While the first reason is accumulation of free radicals in the body; the second is accumulation of toxins, primarily uric acid. Now, limes can help you with both of these. It is a reservoir of anti oxidants & detoxifiers (vitamin-C & Flavonoids) which free radicals as well as detoxify the body.

Gums: 

         The root causes of gum problems are deficiency of vitamin-C (Scurvy, which gives bleeding and spongy gums) and microbial growth. Sometimes, the ulcers and wounds from bones, hard objects etc. are also the causes. In all of these, limes can help you. Its vitamin-C cures scurvy, Flavonoids inhibit microbial growth and potassiumand Flavonoids help heal ulcers and wounds.

Piles: 

        Since lime helps heal up ulcers and wounds in the digestive system and excretory system and gives relief from constipation too, it eradicates all the root causes of piles.

Weight Loss: 

        A glass of warm water with a full-lime juice in it is an excellent weight reducer as well as a brilliant refresher and anti oxidant drink. The citric acid present in lime is an excellent fat burner. Just have two glasses a day and see the remarkable result within a week.

Urinary Disorders: 

       The high potassium content of limes is very effective in removal of the toxic substances and the precipitates deposited in kidneys, urinary bladder and its disinfectant properties help cure infections in the urinary system. It also stops prostrate growth (very common in males above 40) and clears blockage of urine due to deposition of calcium in the urinary tract.

Other Benefits: 

           It is a good appetizer and digestive. It helps curearthritis, rheumatism, prostrate and colon cancer, cholera, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, fatigue, heart diseases and even very high fever (in contrary to popular belief). The best part of it is that it has no side effects.

Few Words of Caution:

            The seeds of all citrus fruits (and also apples) are poisonous and if ingested in large quantity (even a small handful) can be fatal. So, avoid chewing or swallowing the seeds when you use limes.

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