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Strengthening brittle bones – A child’s shift to good health against all odds
This is a health journey of 12-year-old Akash. Akash had a difficult childhood. He was weak with frequent bouts of cold, cough, fevers, had little muscular strength which caused him to fall down often. Addition of dairy to his diet due to family pressures worsened these conditions. After discussing his problems with me, my house help Savitha – Akash's mom, made a shift to a dairy-free diet and added a lot of fruits and vegetables. This ushered in great gains in physical and mental health in just a couple of years. Today, Akash is a thriving 12 year old of a very proud and happy mother. (This is the story of Akash, as narrated by Smitha Hemadri, in whose house, Akash's mother works). A childhood fraught with ill health Akash had a childhood marked with frequent episodes of cold and coughs, fevers, vomiting and loose motions. Savitha remembers taking him to the doctor all the time and managing these issues with medicines. He also had a problem with falling down o
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Is there any way to promote faster bone healing after a major fracture?
Pramod Pathak
2019-05-20 09:56:04
@Smitha and @Swati have explained very beautifully. I would like to add one simple thing. Our body has been very adequately equipped us to heal naturally. All you have to do is to help your body. Our 75% of vital energy is utilised in digestion, you can reduce this by eating food which digests faster. Fruits and raw vegetables are the best. All refined foods increase the digestion time. Meditate and best is to speak to the bone. Feel that it is healed. Start with the positive affirmation that bone is healing. Then progress to a feeling of that bone is healed. This may sound crazy if you are not spiritual, but this works miraculously. This is also part of Kriya Yoga. Sunbathing one hour daily is must. Deep breathing half an hour daily. Exercise the bone. Start gently but only after the bone is set. If not possible then do cold and hot water treatment. Soak the effected part in cold ice chilled water for three minutes followed by one minute in hot water. Repeat it 4-5 times.
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Hi! Can anyone suggest a tested recipe for making a good hair oil at home? I am facing hair issues – dandruff & hair fall. Have tried different oils from the market, nothing works!
Smitha Hemadri
2019-02-18 04:40:34
If you are going through a detox then hair fall is also natural. If you are not on a healthy lifestyle then causes for hair fall must be some underlying symptom. No hair oil can fix an underlying problem. Attack the root cause of issues and try to ponder on why hair is falling in the first place. Since the body is complex and is a black box, human beings usually can’t pinpoint the exact reason for hair fall. However, what is a sure shot way to lead you to heal in the long term is healthy raw food eating habits like fruits veggies and greens and going on a high raw, low-fat diet. Keeping your body free of grease can do wonders. Externally while you detox, it’s best not to use any chemicals for your hair. Try this hair wash that I have been using and many have tried .. I have created this more than a year back and we use it for every single wash. The essential oils in the recipe will also keep your hair oily and u don’t need to even apply oil for the week. That’s my experience. I am in such a state of detox that even extra oil on my head starts to itch. The oil from the lemons and the essential oil is good enough for the week. I feel healthy scalp wise. http://www.wellcure.com/recipes/163/healthy-and-natural-hair-wash
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Hi! I am a mother of two and like most other mother I am also very conscious about my kid’s nutrition. Off late there has been a lot of buzzword regarding purity of milk. But I am confused what to do - milk is adulterated, if we stop giving milk where do children get the required calcium from?
Shweta Gupta
2019-05-14 09:04:34
I can so relate to your confusion and concern. I have also gone through the dilemma of milk myself. While I was able to abstain from milk when it came to me, but for kids, it was a tough call! After reading and researching a lot I started with a little experiment and in my case, it worked, sharing the same with you. I decided to stop milk and other milk products for my kids, for about 3 months to see what impact it had on them. And to my surprise, I did see some positive changes coming in just by removing milk from their diet. My son, who would catch a cold easily seemed to become more resistant, overall immunity surely increased. My daughter’s skin rashes stopped getting worse. And a general feeling of gas/bloatedness just vanished! Now, its been about 8 months that we have stopped consuming milk products as a family. I have increased the intake of raw fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds to ensure we are not missing out on nutrition (including calcium).
Recipe
Pazhaya Soru - easy probiotic made with left over rice!
Pazhaya soru literally means old rice, in Tamil. It's a very ancient method to use leftover rice a day later. It said to be loaded with pro-biotic properties and makes for a great breakfast option. Many versions of these are seen in various parts of our country. Boost your gut flora with this easy-to-do, homemade probiotic!
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WHAT MATTERS THE MOST?
This title is a biased one! Pure Nature Cure (PNC) is known to be a MATERIALISTIC science. The proposal of PNC is always matters first! Let's debate... When we talk about MIND & MATTER and ask the perennial question: “WHAT MATTERS THE MOST?”: we see prejudice in the proposal, which is, as if tilted towards the MATTER, in the question itself! :) But on a serious note, the fact beneath is much deeper… The other day a very respected mentor and a friend professor, in an online workshop on health and professional excellence, was proposing that “The food change is not very important. Our mind governs our body and not the other way around!” He was giving some empirical support to the proposed fact where people overcome their bodily ailments with their mind power, miraculously. I did not oppose it, because this proposal was phenomenally motivating and inspiring the crowd. A few years back, I too, used to think in the same li
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My freedom from back pain & respiratory issues
Shreelalitha suffered from repeated respiratory issues of cold, cough,asthma and bronchitis. Later on she developed back pain too. Repeated visits to the doctor and taking antibiotics was the norm. Living alone, she was worried about her health issues. After attending a health talk, she decided to overhaul her diet and added fruits, vegetables, veg juices and subtracted dairy from her diet. Today she breathes free, lives pain free and has made peace with her life. Read her heartwarming story here. Shreelalitha 51 years, School teacher Bangalore My background of health issues Asthma I grew up in the Malnad region near Hassan in Karnataka. It used to be very cold and I believe I first developed asthma and bronchitis there. In 1995, we moved to Bangalore. Bangalore has a reputation of being an asthmatic city and my condition got aggravated. My father was also a heart patient. The tensions on the home front used to increase my episodes of wheezing. Going to the docto
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Can Eating Fruits Be Considered A Full Meal For Babies?
Anchal Kapur
2019-03-29 08:59:22
Of course yes....for babies & adults alike. Having an all fruits breakfast is a very healthy practice as it supports the body's elimination cycle of the circadian rythm. You can have all fruits meals for lunch & dinner too. For babies - six months is only mother's milk. And once they start solids, fruits can be a full meal. For my son, I used to give pureed apple or pear or banana.....whatever was in-season that time. His non-milk meals were either fruits or non-dairy porridges, to begin with. Typically I ensured he gets 2 fruit servings in a day, others could be non-fruit meals.
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Besan Chilla Triangles - gluten-free, green dinner!
Chickpea flour or Besan has a high content of fibre as well as protein. It is also gluten-free. It is a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine and can be used instantly to make healthy dishes. Green Besan Chilla, for instance, makes up for a good replacement of wheat rotis. It is satisfying for the taste buds as well as satiating just like rotis. A healthy option to explore, especially for North Indians who are particularly used to having roti in their meals.
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Replacement chart for your kitchen – Add Natural Foods
Eating healthy requires stocking your kitchen with the right supplies. In this article, we tell you few items that you might be using but you should replace them to make your kitchen compliant to ‘Natural Health'. We will not discuss here why an item is unhealthy, because we have already spoken about it in other blogs (Read Natural Foods blog to know more). Here, we discuss only the actionables for replacement. This is not an exhaustive list, but a great starting point. Here we go..... Replacement chart S.no. Item ‘Natural Food' replacement 1 Table salt (white salt, common salt) Rock salt (sendha namak) – for eg: Himalayan pink salt, black salt (kaala namak) Sea salt 2 Sugar Dates paste Raisins paste Jaggery Honey 3 Oil & ghee
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My son's body is full of rash, just not subsiding. What to do?
Himani Sharma
2019-04-16 04:01:59
Give him fruits and coconut water every alternate hour if he takes it. They are cleansers; should help. When u r bathing him apply coconut oil and then wash it off. Also no soap. U can use besan with rose water/water, however this may not be needed when he has a rash. You could do this once rash has subsided. Also, give lemon-honey, coconut water, melons. Cucumber juice or salad whatever he prefers. Also, remember in terms of rest he should sleep 10 hrs.
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Til ki chutney - add natural fats to your diet!
Til ki chutney is a famous recipe from Uttrakhand. Til or sesame seeds are a storehouse of nutrition and hence a great addition to your plate. Try this simple, 10 min recipe to discover an interesting way of incorporating these modest white seeds in your diet.
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Hi, am looking for a way to remove diabetes of my father. Is there any way?
Anchal Kapur
2019-05-18 04:40:06
Hi. There are many stories on wellcure of people who have cured their diabetes simply by going back to nature. You can read their journeys here. If your father Would like to take the natural route, pls Work with Naturopaths / Nature Cure experts / Health Coach to hand hold u through the process. You are in which city? I could connect with you someone. All the very best.
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Hi, my question is for my 3 year old daughter. Off late she is getting acid reflux. She has good amout of fruits and stays hydrated. But whenever she lies down.... Is uncomfortable and often feels like vomiting. I would like to avoid medication as far as possible...
Anchal Kapur
2019-05-10 10:20:07
Hi. Great that she eats a lot of fruits. Make sure they are eaten on an empty stomach and alone. Don’t mix with any other foods like dairy or cooked food or veggies. Don’t eat soon after cooked meal. Eat melons separately, don’t even mix with any other fruits. Give her lemon water 2-3 times a day - half a lemon’s juice diluted with half a glass of water (less if she can accept). Add few drops of ginger juice and pinch of haldi too. Bel sharbat and coconut water will also help. Keep her off dairy, non veg, biscuits, bread, jam, toffee, chocolate, etc. Try to reduce wheat - give rice, dosas, dal based chillas instead. Put rose water packs on her tummy and forehead. Let her relax. Give her lots of comfort and let her know she’s a strong girl. She’ll feel better soon. Take care.
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Recently a friend of mine, who’s a diabetic told me about stevia as an alternate to sugar. What is stevia? Is it safe to use?
Pramod Pathak
2019-05-17 12:03:38
Stevia is a leaf extract from a South American plant with the same name. It comes in powdered form, granules and also as tablets. This is a good healthy substitute for a diabetic person during the initial period when making a lifestyle change. Specially when trying to avoid all forms of refined sugar. This is best to beat sweet cravings and use in drinks in place of refined sugar. Remember the healthy food by ORS - Original, Regional and Seasonal. Stevia is best if you are in North America and Olive oil if you are in a Mediterranean Country.
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Thyroid Free & Lost Weight - Side Effects Of Moving From Fear To Faith
Shikha suffered from hypothyroidism since the age of 9 years! Weight gain was a challenge all through her teenage years. A casual conversation with a friend introduced her to the world of Natural Living. She adopted a whole plant based lifestyle & soon all her issues were a thing of the past. She became more aware of her body & how she can support it. She felt empowered to make conscious choices for her health. She became medicine-free & fearless. Here is her story. Shikha Data 34 years, Homemaker Alwar, Rajasthan Hypothyroidism & perennial weight gain problem I had hypothyroidism since I was nine years old. The steroidal medicines that are given to cure it, has side effects like weight gain. This became a huge challenge for me especially during my teenage years as I kept on gaining weight. Few years ago, in 2014, when i had gone for a spiritual retreat, I happened to discuss this issue with a dear friend, Nithya Shanti. He recommended I get in touch wi
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Fasting – The “Natural” Track to Good Health
In ancient Indian cultures, fasting was mainly used as a healing technique. Our ancestors taking cues from the animal kingdom (animals are known to avoid food and fast during sickness), encouraged fasting during illness, to help the body heal sooner. Read this post to know what is fasting, various types of it, and how to do it right. The centuries-old practice of fasting has made a glamorous comeback in recent years with celebrities and other famous people vouching for it. It's a ritual practised by several religions - Christians fast during Lent, Muslims during the holy month of Ramzan, Hindus on several holy days like Navratri, Ekadasi, Shivratri, Karva Chauth, Somvar Vrat and more. In India, fasting is usually done for religious and spiritual reasons. Image credit: mohamed_hasan via Pixabay Here, in today's post, we focus on the health benefits of fasting, what it is, the immense benefits and how to fast the right way. What is Fasting? The simple defini
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My 7 year old has been diagnosed with vitiligo. He is off dairy now and also started to eat more fresh fruits and raw veggies too. Many doctors advice to avoid foods like grapes and tomatoes for vitiligo ppl. But my son loves to eat cherry tomatoes. Is this a myth or a truth?
Pramod Pathak
2019-05-17 02:51:41
Three types of toxin are - physical, chemical and emotional. Physical is in the environment, chemical in food and emotional in the mind. So your focus must be on clean air (environment), organic food (chemical) and for a seven year old I am sure emotional toxin may not be an issue. What we overlook is the following:- 1. Swimming in chlorinated water. Avoid. 2. Chemical in toiletries. Shift to organic. 3. Refined food. Appears healthy but is the worst. Just stop bread, burgers, pizza, jam, chips, biscuits, cakes, chocolates, sweets, ready-made shakes, tea, coffee, etc. 4. Animal protein including dairy. Shun it. 5. Use only organic coconut oil for all application and food. No other oil. 6. Use of facemask if pollution levels are high. 7. Sunbathing. It is a must, one hour daily. Best time is within one hour of sunrise or before sunset. 8. Emotionally the child will require extra care.
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Do you understand pain?
Do you understand pain? So many people are living in pain. Many may even have forgotten how life without pain feels like. Pain can make us feel alone, frustrated or vulnerable. However, pain is not to be ignored or suppressed, it is our body giving us a message. Read on to know how to interpret our body's signal of pain and take action. What is pain? Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. Pain also has a character – sharp, dull, burning, constant, tingling etc Everyone processes pain differently. The tolerance to pain also differs. Pain is also sensed differently also based on our emotional state. Understand pain as an indicator Our body is a highly intelligent machine. It does not unnecessarily want to cause you discomfort. It is always working for your wellness and trying to get back to balance. How does a baby communicate with you when it is tired or hungry? Crying out aloud to get yo
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