How to Lighten Dark Lips Naturally

Luckily, there are several natural solutions to lighten darker lips. If your lips have turned black because of tanning, home remedies can help you out in giving the beautiful and rosy pink lips

 Almond and Almond Oil for Dark Lips
Almond is a powerhouse of nutrients. It is an excellent source of Vitamin E, B Vitamins, antioxidants and many other minerals. Almond oil too has many properties that go to make your skin light including lips. It has fatty acids, vitamins E, B2, B6, PP, minerals and phytosterols. All these components give almond oil the capability to even out skin complexion, prevent wrinkles and remove not only dark spots but also blemishes, rashes, scars and freckles. Vitamin E in almond oil also helps in protecting against ultraviolet damage. All this makes almond and almond oil an excellent natural remedy for dark lips. Also if you cannot apply lemon juice on your lips due to its acidic nature which may irritate or itch your skin, almond becomes your first choice for lightening your dark lips.

How to Use Almond for Dark Lips?
You may use ground almond (almond powder) or almond oil or both to lighten your dark lips. Here are some ways to do so.
Mix powdered almond and milk to make a paste. Apply this to your lips daily.
Instead of milk, you can use milk cream for extra moisturization. Whip almond powder and fresh cream together. Apply this on your darkened lips daily to get rosy pink lips.
Take 1 tbsp honey and mix 5-6 drops of almond with it. Apply this to your dark lips.
Mix equal amounts of Castor oil and almond oil and massage your lips with this.
Mix almond oil with coconut oil and apply this to your lips daily at night before going to bed.
If nothing else, just apply simple almond oil to your lips and leave overnight.

The day is not far away when you’ll be proud of your rosy pink lips!

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Home Remedies For High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. A blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg or above is considered high. You can also help control it with simple natural remedy.

Watermelon Seeds
Watermelon seeds contain a compound called cucurbocitrin, which helps widen the blood capillaries. At the same time, it also helps improve kidney functioning. This in turn reduces blood pressure levels and also helps a lot with arthritis.

Also, a 2010 Florida State pilot study found that watermelon can help lower blood pressure due to its vasodilatory effect.

• Grind equal quantities of dried watermelon seeds and poppy seeds (khus khus). Take one teaspoon of this mixture in the morning on an empty stomach and again in the evening.
• Alternatively, add two teaspoons of gently crushed, dried watermelon seeds to one cup of boiled water. 
• Steep it for about an hour, then strain it. Take four tablespoons of this water at regular intervals throughout the day.

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Home Remedies for Sore Muscles

Whether from overwork or under use, most of have had 

to deal with muscle aches and pains at one point or 

another.  These home remedies for sore muscles will 

give you a variety of options to sooth everything 

from an aching back to a bruised shin

Apple Cider Vinegar 

(ACV)

15 people on the Earth Clinic Muscle Cramp page give 

Apple Cider vinegar a thumbs up for treating sore 

muscles and leg cramps.  Most folks mix a tablespoon 

or two in a glass of water and drink it down, some 

drink a tablespoon straight like a shot.  Still other 

rub the vinegar directly on the area of the sore 

muscle/cramp.  A variation of this is a fellow who 

drank pickle juice and achieved similar results.  

Judith recommends 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, 1 

teaspoon of honey, a sprig of fresh mint and 8 to 10 

ounces of cold water, well mixed.

 Heat or Cold

A warm shower or bath also triggers the muscle to 

relax, which can be great for tension knotted 

shoulders or muscles tight from overuse.  For 

bruising or inflammation, an ice pack applied to the 

affected area for up to 20 minutes can reduce 

swelling and soreness.

Massage

Massage helps to stimulate blood circulation to an 

area, which speeds healing.  When combined with 

healing oils, such as the essential oils blends 

listed above or pepper rub below, you get a double 

benefit.

These home remedies can definitely help you in sore muscles..

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Your Tongue Is Trying to Tell You Something Important About Your Health

Diagnosing illnesses and conditions based on the color and texture of the tongue is a staple of Chinese and Western medicine, and it’s not for nothing that M.D.s ask patients to open up and say ahhhh.

1. A smooth, pale surface.:
Tongues are supposed to be a little bumpy, it could be a sign of a B12 or iron deficiency,

2. Black discoloration or a hairy tongue:
It’s a tip-off that your oral hygiene needs an upgrade. “Poor oral health sets you up for a higher risk of heart disease,”

 3. A too-big tongue:
This means you’re not producing enough thyroid hormone, which also slows down your metabolism and sinks your energy.

4. A fissured tongue:
If you notice deep cracks or grooves on the surface or sides, you may have an autoimmune disorder,

5. A white tongue: 
“This could also be a sign of a fungal infection,

6. Frequent canker sores:
They tend to show when you’re stressed, have consumed spicy food, or are battling a cold or flu and your immune system is working overtime.

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Home Remedy For Dry And Cracked Heel

Cracked skin happens usually when our skin becomes way too dry. As our skin dries, it loses flexibility and the pressure of everyday use causes it to crack. These cracks can be painful but they're also a giant beacon for infections. It's important to treat cracked skin before you end up with a much more serious health problem.

Homemade Foot Scrub
Take ½ cup milk, add ¼ tea spoon turmeric powder and rub it on your
feet. Wash feet after 10 minutes.
Take 1 table spoon fresh cream (malai), ¼ tea spoon turmeric powder, ½
tea spoon sugar and ½ tea spoon lemon juice. Rub it on your feet till
sugar is dissolved. Wash with warm water.

Foot Massage
Foot massage helps to stimulate blood circulation and it helps to treat
dry feet. It is a good way to prevent wrinkles in feet. You can massage
your feet at any time, while watching TV or before going to sleep

This beauty tip is good for dry and mature skin.

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Home Remedies For Bad Breath

Maintaining good oral health is essential to controlling bad breath. Also regular intake of water is essential for keeping your breath fresh. Home remedies for bad breath are..

1. Fennel

Fennel contains antimicrobial properties that combat bad breath.

• Slowly chew a tablespoon of fennel to freshen your breath and stimulate saliva production in your mouth.
• Immediately after eating foods with strong odors, freshen your breath by chewing fennel seeds mixed with the seeds of other aromatic spices like cloves and cardamom.

2. Baking Soda

Baking soda is a great solution for getting rid of and preventing bad breath.

• Brushing your teeth with baking soda will help reduce the acidity in your mouth and prevent bacteria from building up on your tongue.
• You can also gargle with baking soda dissolved in warm water to kill odor-causing bacteria.

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Home Remedies For Nausea

Nausea is a feeling of unease and sickness that is hard to put words
too, but that at some point another most of us have been all too
familiar with. Often times the pre-curser to vomiting, is a miserable
thing to experience. It can be caused for many reasons, from
dehydration to food poisoning, morning sickness to motion sickness,
medications to acid reflux.

 Slice a fresh lemon
The smell of citrus can cut through the murky feeling of nausea, calm
your stomach, and calm you.
You will need…
-1 fresh lemon
-A sharp knife

Directions
Slice the lemon in half and position it close to you so you can smell
it, but it’s not overwhelming. Make sure you are inhaling and exhaling
fully.

Suck on frozen fruit
Keep a few slices of lime or lemon in a plastic baggy in the freezer,
and use for the times you find yourself getting nauseas. Like the smell
of lemon can help you feel better, so can the sharp, fresh flavor of a
straight wedge of lemon or lime. It also helps take your mind off of
it, and while it may create a rush of saliva, it might transform it
into an experience better than the “wet mouth” you get right before you
are sick to your stomach. The cold is akin to sucking on ice-chips or a
Popsicle if your stomach is upset, but if you prefer or didn’t plan
ahead, unfrozen works too.

You will need…
-Several slices of freshly cut lemon or lime, frozen or unfrozen

Directions
At a time you don’t feel ill, cut a few wedges of lemon or lime. Toss
them in a plastic baggy and put them in the freezer. When you start to
feel nauseas, lie down (unless laying down makes it worse, of course)
and suck on a slice. If you don’t have any frozen, fresh can substitute
fine.

Several slices of freshly cut lemon or lime, frozen or unfrozen .....
When you are able to eat something, snack on toast or saltine crackers,
or frozen fruit is good too.

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