Recipe for 6 Months Old Babies
Weaning is an essential part of a baby’s growing process and it is important to wean your child so that it can develop good taste buds and healthy eating habits. Weaning is basically a process where a baby is introduced to nutritious food that will substitute the milk that you will ultimately be cutting down.

Therefore, the food that you select for your baby should be highly nutritious and hence it becomes important for you as a mother to look for healthy weaning recipes that will help in the proper growth of your child. This is a healthy weaning recipe and you must try it.

Ingredients:

100g long grained rice
50g split green lentils
1 bay leaf
A few peppercorns
2 cups water
Procedure:

In water, soak the rice and green lentils in separate bowls and let soak for at least an hour. The soaked rice and lentil would have puffed up a little and also softened. Now in a pan boil two cups of water and put in the rice and lentil along with the bay leaf and the peppercorns. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes or until the rice and lentil are very soft to touch.

Once the rice and lentils are cooked, take off the hob and remove the bay leaf and the peppercorns and discard. Now mash the rice and lentil mixture with a masher or cool and run through the blender. This will make the mixture turn to a smooth texture with no signs of the lentil husk seen.

Spoon out half a bowl of the mixture for your baby’s feed and refrigerate the rest for the next meal. This rice and lentil recipe is very filling and will not make your baby hungry very soon.




Oat upma for babies

Oat Upma
As the child grows, there is a need to supplement the diet of the baby with various other foods that are healthy for the baby. The recipe should also be tasty for the baby to love the food. If the baby does not like the taste, then it is sure not to eat the food again.

One of the foods that are liked by many babies is oats upama. The oats is a versatile food that can be cooked in a variety of ways and various tasty recipes are available. The upama recipe made of oats can either be salty or sweet. This too depends on the taste that the child likes. The addition of vegetables to the oats upama makes the food healthier for the baby and the baby will grow well.

Ingredients

500 gms of oats
4 cups of water
A little ghee to roast the oats
2 teaspoons of sesame oil
A pinch of mustard seeds
A spoon of black gram
1 small onion chopped fine
Curry leaves can be added for smell and taste.
Salt to taste
Method

The ghee is heated and the oats are roasted in the ghee and this gives a nice aroma. This is kept apart for later and then the mustard seeds are fried in the sesame oil. To the above, add the curry leaves and also the black gram. Also add the small onion that has been chopped to this and sauté them till the onion is nicely fried.

The salt water is added and when it boils, the oats is added. Stir till the water is absorbed. Remove the curry leaves before serving the upama to the baby.



Indian vegetable soup recipe for babies

Indian Vegetable Soup
A baby has to be healthy when it is weaned off the breast milk of the mother. Even if the child is drinking mother’s milk, it has to be supplemented with other foods. The best foods that are good for the baby are vegetables and these vegetables will have many antioxidants and these prevent any chance for the baby getting diseases. Different vegetable recipes are also better for the baby and safer than any processed foods because they are natural.

The vegetables may not be very easy for the child to eat if it is boiled, so the best method of giving the good effects of the vegetables can be combined by creating soups. These soup recipes are simple to prepare and not time taking for a young mother.

This is a simple recipe for soup for babies.

Ingredients

1 small potato that is peeled and diced small.
1 small carrot that is peeled and diced into small pieces
1 medium sized beet root that is also diced
1 turnip that is peeled and diced small
1 small onion which is chopped into fine pieces.
Other vegetables that can be cut into small pieces can be added to the recipe.
Some cumin
4 cups of water.
1 tablespoon of butter.
The recipe can be modified according to the needs of the child by reducing or adding vegetables and also using ground vegetables instead of diced vegetables. The butter is melted and heated in a pan and then the cumin seeds are added to it.

To the above, add the vegetables and then add the water. The vegetables should boil in the water and butter till it is very soft.




Indian Baby Food Recipes - Chicken And Sweet Potato Curry

1 chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces.
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 oz (1/2 cup) red lentils
one small onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp safflower oil
pinch cinnamon
pinch cardamom
pinch cumin
pinch coriander
pinch turmeric
16 - 24 fl oz (2-3 cups) water

Heat the oil and fry the onions with the cinnamon until tender.
Add the chicken and cook until golden brown.
Add the potatoes and spices and stir well.
Finally, add the water and lentils and cook for about 30 mins, until the lentils are soft. You may need to add extra water towards the end of the cooking time, to prevent the curry from becoming too dry.
Serve with brown or white overcooked rice


Indian Baby Food Recipes - Vegetable Korma

1 tsp olive oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and diced
2 oz (1/4 cup) cauliflower, diced
2 oz (1/4 cup) peas, fresh or frozen
1 small white potato, peeled and diced
2 tsp unsweetened dessicated coconut
2 tsp tomato puree
4 fl oz (1/2 cup) water
pinch ground ginger
pinch cumin
pinch turmeric
pinch coriander

Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the onion and carrot for a few minutes, until tender.
Add the tomato puree and the spices, stirring continuously and cook for 2 mins.
Add the potato, cauliflower, peas, coconut and water, then bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat, then simmer, covered, for about 20 mins.
Mash well and serve


Indian Baby Food Recipes - Chicken Korma


1 chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces
2 tbsp safflower oil
1 tbsp ghee*
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
pinch ground ginger
6 whole cloves
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1 bay leaf
pinch ground coriander
2 oz (1/4 cup) plain, unsweetened yogurt
1 fl oz (1/8 cup) water
1 fl oz (1/8 cup) milk

*Ghee is clarified butter, sometimes known as "drawn butter". It is normal butter that has been treated to remove its' "non-fat" elements. This process makes it a better cooking medium.
To make ghee, melt regular butter gently in a strong saucepan. You will see the butter-fat separating and the milk solids sinking to the bottom of the pan. A white foam will form on top - simply turn off the heat and remove the foam with a spoon. You are then left with clarified butter!

In a large frying pan, heat the butter and oil, then saute the onions for about 10 mins, until tender.
Add the cardamom, ginger, cloves and bay leaf.
Saute until the onions are brown (about 5 mins).
Slowly add the yogurt and coriander to the pan, stirring constantly.
Once the yogurt is absorbed, add the chicken and cook until golden.
Add the water, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 mins.
Stir in the milk, then remove from the heat.
Allow to sit for a while - this improves the flavour.
Don't forget to remove the bay leaf and cloves before mashing and serving with white or brown rice (overcook the rice slightly, so it is nice and mushy for baby).

White Discharge

For white discharge: Take 50 gms. of the gooseberry seed (Nelli; Amia), grind it in water and a little honey and sugar and eat it daily for 7 days.

For white discharge: Take 20 gms. of Dharbe roots (available in ayurvedic shops), crush them m rice water (water obtained after washing rice before cooking) and drink this for 3 consecutive days.

White discharge can be cured by drinking juice obtained by crushing or pounding the bark of “ambatte” tree (Spondias mangifera)Or, prepare powder by pounding the dry bark of Banyan tree, sieve it through cloth and eat it mixed with cow’s milk daily for a few days every month between the periods.

For treatment of white discharge: Crush the roots of Kaedige (Pandamus odoratissimus; Kegdichen paal; Bongichen paal) in water, add a little sugar and eat it for 7-8 days.

For treatment of leucorrhea (white discharge)’Take 15 gms. by weight of roots (outer cover only) of Sarasaparela, 15 gms. ofcus-cus, 50 gms. of dry grapes (currants, raisins, kismis) (soaked in water overnight), mix all these and crush them together, add i litre of cow’s ghee and heat it in a mud vessel or stainless steel vessel to form a thick mass and eat a small quantity (about one tablet size) of this mixture 3 times a day followed by a liter of milk for 10-15 daysAvoid eating paultry meat and eggs during the period of this treatment.

For treatment of white and sedimentary discharge due to heat in the body (ushnam) : Take a handful of the green leaves of Stribules asper tree (Pariyecho ruk), 150 ml. of water, and a pinch of powdered .cumminseed (jeera), crush all together, extract juice, strain it and drink it daily for a few days.

For the cure of white discharge take 1 gm. of the churna (powder) of Jyestamadhu (available in Ayurvedic shops), mix 2 gms. of sugar candy and eat it morning and evening followed by a little boiled and cooled water.

Regularly eating the powdered pith extracted out of the mid portion of the Bayani palm (Caryota urens; Eind; Shallaki) by preparing a payasam out of it with milk and sugar will cure white discharge in women if taken for a few days.

White vaginal discharge is medically known as leucorrhoea which is a condition characterized by the discharge of whitish substance from the female genital organ, the vagina. In a very common term, it is called as whites. The problem is linked with the woman’s reproductive system and its organs. The condition may last for a few weeks or also for months together. If the woman ignores this problem, it may become so chronic after passing some stages.

Let us learn more about white vaginal discharge:

White vaginal discharge symptoms:

·    Frequent headache

·    Constipation

·    Intense itching and soreness of vagina

·    Severe cramps in the lumbar region and calves

·    Whitish discharge coming out of vaginal tract


·    General body weakness Formation of black patches or dark circles under the eyes
As far as the causes of white vaginal discharge are concerned, it usually occurs because of toxicity of the female reproductive system.
The main reason that can be considered as very responsible is wrong lifestyle and dietary patterns. At the time of menstrual cycle, the mucous membrane lining the female reproductive organs of the woman gets thickens, and hence leads to white vaginal discharge.

In the age of adolescence to mid 40s (child bearing age), the birth of a child might cause damage of cervix that ultimately brings infection. Apart from this, there are several factors also that end up in white vaginal discharge such as displacement of the womb and unhygienic condition that tends to attract microorganisms to the female genital organs.

Let us see some white vaginal discharge natural remedy or treatments those are found quite effective. Following are some white vaginal discharge natural remedies:-

·    Ladyfinger is believed to be very useful in treating the disease. In half liter water, boil 150 gm of lady finger for approximately 15-20 minutes. Strain the water and just include some sugar to taste. The decoction must be consumed in the doses of 50-100 ml at frequent intervals.

·    Fenugreek seeds are another popular natural remedy for white vaginal discharge and for this; one can make a tea from fenugreek seeds. For this, simply put 2 tsp seeds in one liter water. Bring to a boil and let it simmer on low fire for about half an hour. Strain this potion and it is ready as a vaginal douche.

·    Prepare a decoction using fresh leaves of walnut tree and this is also a good vaginal douche for leucorrhea. The astringent chemicals found in the leaves are proven to heal menstrual conditions and also vaginal discharges.

·    Mango seeds are also good to stop white vaginal discharge. For this, apply one teaspoon paste of decorticated kernel of mango inside the vaginal tract.
Some other remedies that work for white vaginal discharge include using a warm vaginal douche containing triphala water. For this, take 25 grams of Triphala powder and add it to 2 liters of water and boil for 20 minutes. Filter it and use it as douche, while it is lukewarm and easy to use. Cold hip bath is also a good method to relieve leucorrhea and its related symptoms. Similarly a cold hip bath two times a day is also helpful in treating white vaginal discharge.

In Ayurveda, tandulodaka (rice-wash) is said to be very helpful for douching. The decoction of bark of Ayurvedic herb Ashoka or Lodhra is used. In Ayurveda, herbs like shatavari, Indian gooseberry, triphala, guduchi, shalmali are very useful in treating white vaginal discharge. Especially a bath in tub filled up with decoction of neem, triphala is very useful.

Powder Fennel seeds/Somph .Mix 2gm of this powder with ghee and consume 2 times a day 2 hrs before food.This controls excess white discharge in ladies

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Sun damaged skin with these home remedies:

* Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera not only creates a cooling effect, it also forms a thin protective layer, allowing moisture to help replenish your scorched skin. you can snap off a stalk, split it open and apply directly to your sun damaged parts.

* Apple Cider Vinegar: A great way to help soothe your sunburn is to take a vinegar bath add 2 cups of apple cider vinegar to a Luke warm bath, soak for 15 minutes and rinse. This will help to immediately reduce pain and help rejuvenate sun damaged skin.

* Baking Soda: Baking soda help to restore your skin's natural PH balance. Taking a baking soda bath will help protect your skin and reduce the throbbing sensation, add 1/4 cup baking soda to a luke warm bath, soak for 15 minutes, but do not rinse. Allow the baking soda residue to dry on the skin for added benefit.

* Milk and Honey: Milk and Honey for use in sunburns, create a compress mixing a 1/2 cup milk with 1 tbsp honey, apply directly to sun effected area and cover with a warm washcloth for 20 minutes.

* Oatmeal: Oatmeal is a great product for sensitive and dry skin types.

Home Remedies for dark skin:

Some of the useful home remedies for dark skin are present in below.

* Mix together a cup of lime juice and a cup of lemon juice and use in your daily bath. Just get a wash cloth and rub this mixture over your skin when bathing. Leave this on your skin for 5 to 10 minutes and rinse off.

* Make a face pack by mixing one tea spoon of milk powder, lemon juice, half tea spoon of almond oil, then put the pack on your face and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. This is the best home remedy for removing tan on the skin.

* Put the slice of raw potato on the face. It will help to reduce the marks on the skin.

* Application of ground mint pastes on face also a good home remedy for dark skin.

* Mix oatmeal with curd and tomato juice and apply on the face. Keep it on for 20 minutes and then wash it off with cold water. It helps remove the tan and lightens the skin.

* Almonds are also very useful when it comes to removing sun induced dark skin. Soak a few raw almonds in water overnight and in the morning, remove the skins and grind these nuts into a paste. Apply on the affected skin.

* A paste made with turmeric powder and some lime juice will also help remove dark skin caused by sun exposure

Treatments Oily Skin:

* Crab apple Make a paste. Apply all over the face and neck. Leave for 20 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water. It is a rich source of alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) which tone, soften and moisturize dull oily skin.

* Sandalwood powder- Add a few drops of water to half a tablespoon of the powder. Apply the paste all over the face, neck (in upward and outward direction) and hands. Avoid eye area. Let dry. Wash with tepid water. This reduces wrinkles and fine lines while fighting acne and blemishes.

* Lemon juice, flour, turmeric powder- Make a paste. (Use all purpose flour) Plain yogurt can be used in place of lemon juice. Apply all over the face except the eye area. Let dry. Rinse. The acids in the lemon juice treat dark spots on the face clearing the complexion. Turmeric brightens the look. (Lemon juice might cause a tingling sensation). Feel the fresh and oil free skin afterwards.

* Wheat germ oil Massage your face with the oil. Leave it on for 1 hour before washing with tepid water. Natural vitamin E, a powerful anti oxidant, in this oil prevents skin damage caused by UV rays and environmental pollution. It is great for softening the skin.

* Milk It is particularly necessary for individuals with oily skin to keep their skin clear otherwise it has a tendency to form acne lesions making the skin patchy, discolored and rough. Presence of oil makes the skin sticky thus attracting dirt from the environment clogging the pores. Clogged pores mean increased oil secretion.

* Rice powder and corn flour. It is absolutely necessary to exfoliate with a gentle scrub about 3-4 times per week to balance the skin’s moisture. Rice powder is an excellent natural exfoliating agent. It gives the over-stressed oily skin a new vitality and a healthy radiance.

* Potato and cucumber slices. Close your eyes and put 2 slices on top of the eyelids. The natural juices remove dark circles around the eyes.

* Almond meal and lemon rind- Make a facial scrub with 2 tablespoon almond meal, 1 tablespoon ground lemon rind and 3-4 tablespoon milk. Gently scrub your face and get rid of the excess oil.

* Rose petals, chamomile and geranium oils. Throw some rose petals in your tub and add 3-4 drops of chamomile oil and 1 drop of geranium oil. Soak your body in the sweet aroma. The chemicals in the petals and the oils act as a classic toner for oily skin.

* Multani mitti or fuller’s earth. Take 1 tablespoon mitti. (Found in Indian grocery stores). Make a paste with 3 tablespoon water and a pinch of turmeric powder. Apply to face and neck. Let dry. Wash face after about 20-30 minutes. This is a unique anti wrinkle pack containing valuable herbs and skin rejuvenating ingredients to give you an oil free, smooth and clear skin.

Oil production decreases with age. With age, skin starts to wrinkle. Then it becomes necessary to supply the skin with oils or moisture from outside especially during winter to fight wrinkles and check ageing. Oily skin generally ages slowly. So, don’t be upset if you have oily skin. Who knows, today’s curse can become tomorrow’s blessing.

Alopecia Remedies:

* Mix a tsp. each of salt and black pepper powder with 5 tsp. of coconut oil and apply it to the bald patches. It will restore the growth of hair.

* In a deep pot soak few fenugreek seeds overnight, strain it and massage your scalp with the water. Follow this effective natural remedy for alopecia daily for at least 1 month.

* Onion juice should be rubbed into such bald patches regularly for some time. It will help the hair to grow again.

* Gently massage your scalp with egg yolk and allow it to stand for an hour and wash it with mild shampoo.

* Application of neem oil regularly for two three months at the bald spots helps the hair to grow again.

* Scalp massage with a mixture of essential oils like rosemary, thyme, cedarwood and lavender in carrier oil like jojoba or grapeseed treats alopecia effectively.

* Eating garlic is beneficial for hair growth.

* Take two tablespoons of honey mixed with one tablespoon of cinnamon and three tablespoons of olive oil. Apply the paste over the hairless scalp. Allow it to remain for twenty minutes before washing it away.

Dandruff Treatments:

* If you have only a mild case of dandruff, shampooing your hair with a regular shampoo daily or twice a day will usually do the trick.

* Start out by trying a mild shampoo, stronger shampoos can irritate and dry out your hair making dandruff flaking worst.

* If your standard shampoo doesn't get rid of your dandruff, buy an anti dandruff shampoo and your dandruff condition should improve signifigantly in a couple of weeks.

* Once you have found an anti dandruff shampoo that works for you, keep on using it or your dandruff will most likely reoccur.

* Lather and rinse twice when using anti dandruff shampoos, the first time cycle will clean your scalp, the second cycle will medicate it.

* If you think you may have a severe case of dandruff, it is advised that you set up an appointment with a dermatologist.

* Poor health may be the cause of your dandruff, so be sure to get enough sleep, eat nutritiously, and avoid stress inducing activities.

* If you have to scratch your head, avoid using your fingernails to scratch (you'll risk an infection if you do) instead use the pads of your fingers.

* Wear a hat outside on days that are extremely cold, windy, and when you're going to be out in the sun for a lengthy period.

* Limit the use of hair coloring and hair styling products with alcohol which dries out hair.

* Make sure that you get an adequate ammount of B6 in your diet, which will help prevent dandruff.

* Massage your scalp with the pads of your fingers in a circular motion to increase circulation.