This herb is contained in many hair products such as conditions, hair shampoos and hair oils. An individual can use hair conditioner and shampoo on the whole scalp and then massage it gently and leave it for a few minutes. At last, wash off carefully the hair.

Aloe Vera is a good way to treat hair loss. Many people use various products that contain aloe Vera for maintaining thick and healthy hair.One can apply aloe Vera gel on the whole scalp and hair so as to treat hair loss.Actually, aloe Vera includes the enzyme which is beneficial in stimulating the new hair production. It has properties of anti-inflammatory which are helpful in fighting against Androgenetic Alopecia.Regularly use of aloe Vera hair conditioner and shampoo prevents the hair loss. Massaging aloe Vera shampoos on the complete scalp will improve the blood circulation and prevents excess stress and mental labor. Caribbean’s, Aloe Vera Indians and Native Americans have been using this herb from the ages for the endorsement of strong hair.

Aloe Vera gel that contains coconut milk with a little quantity of wheat germ oil and then it is utilized like a shampoo and gives amazing results. Aloe Vera conditioners and shampoos include the best mixture of herbal extracts, natural oils, vitamins and shea butter.These aloe Vera items are perfect for all different forms of hair such as oily, dry, thin and normal. Every conditioner and shampoo is pH balanced and is prepared without alcohol or petroleum based ingredients.

Aloe Vera jojoba shampoo nourishes and cleans the hair and offers healthy and soft shiny hairs.One can use these items daily. Hair conditioner must be used on the scalp and hair to make hair healthy and soft and prevents hair loss.

Therefore, aloe Vera is beneficial for the production of hairs and provides softness and shine to the hair and prevents hair loss and other hair related conditions

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• Gently is the right way. Do not stretch, drag or pull your skin. With the cleanser in your hand, let your fingers glide over your skin, or use light patting movements with the pads of yourfingers.
• Upwards and outwards movements have frequently been suggested as the right way to apply all kinds of creams to the face-this is thought to prevent and delay the eventual loss of muscle tone and the resultant sagging of the skin.
• Leave the cleanser on for a minute or two so as to loosen the dirt and make-up.
• Then gently remove it either with cotton wool or with tissue paper, again using upward and outward movements.
• Wipe over the face again with a damp cotton wool ball, and if it does not come away clean, repeat the cleansing process.
•  Finally rinse with water.

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Ingredients:

Ground oats   One tablespoon
Ground almonds   One full tablespoon
Honey   One tablespoon
Aloe Vera gel   One tablespoon

Method:

• First of all, one should keep all the ingredients in a big bowl and gently mix them. Apply this mixture on the face and neck before performing toning and after cleansing.
• The person should apply this mixture by using his hands in circular motions.
• When the mixture gets dried, then one should rinse it off with lukewarm water. This mixture should be applied only after using facial mask.

Silky - Smooth Aloe Vera Skin Care Body Cream

Ingredients:

Lanolin   1 full teaspoon
Gel of aloe Vera  1 full cup
Coconut oil   1/3 cup
Almond oil   ¾ cup
Beeswax   ¾ ounce
Essential oil   1 - ½ teaspoons
Vitamin E lubricate  1 full teaspoon

Method:

• First of all, aloe Vera gel, lanolin and vitamin E oil should be mixed by using a blender or a food processor.
•  One should take a coconut oil and microwave beeswax in a large container and then heat it for about half a minute and then mix it with other ingredients.
• Then the mixture should be again heated for about ten seconds till the large pieces melts completely.
• Then this mixture should be mixed in almond oil and again heat it if needed. Then use a blender or processor for making it thin. After the mixing of oil, the cream turns into white color.
• Then mix the liquefied oils and if one obtains mayonnaise like constancy, then immediately discontinue the blender or food processor.
• Then pour the cream into the jars and one can notice that the lotion has become thick.
• Then apply this mixture on the face which gently absorbs by the skin without leaving any residue on the skin’s surface.

Aloe Vera Skin Toner

• First of all, a cotton ball should be soaked in an aloe Vera gel and then apply it on the face to eliminate excess oil and provides freshness to the skin.
• One can apply this after moisturizer and can use it daily.
• It is perfect for normal and oily skin. If one is having sensitive skin, then the gel should be divided into 50 - 50 ratio along with spring water. One can also apply aloe Vera juice.

Aloe Vera Face Mask for Soothing and Healing

Ingredients:

One drop of Rose essential oil
Three tablespoons pure and certified organic aloe Vera sap
One drop of Helycrisum essential oil

Method:

• All the ingredients should be mixed well and then apply it on the face and neck.
• Then leave this mixture for few minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water.
• Let it dry and then apply healing and soothing aromatic blend, which is prepared in a bottle filled with vegetable oil and then mix with one drop of Neroli oil and three drops of lavender oil.
• It is very helpful for sensitive and dry skin and can be used after taking sunbath.

Exfoliating Foot Mask:

Ingredients:

Half cup of oatmeal
Half cup of cornmeal
Four tablespoons of aloe Vera gel
Half cup of unscented body lotion

Method:

• Put all the ingredients in a big bowl and then mix them properly.
• Apply this paste on the feet and rub, beginning from the toes to ankle and then cure it.

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• The common advantages of aloe vera gel include moisturizing dry skin, maintaining the healthy skin and utilized in many topical creams.
• Aloe vera includes anti-inflammatory properties, scar and wounds decreasing properties and burn healing effects.
• Aloe vera is beneficial for burns, blisters, frostbite, allergic reactions and insect bites.
• Products that contain aloe vera contain high concentration of curative agent which is useful for the skin.
• Aloe Vera is useful to treat cracks and beneficial for dry skin.People who have dry skin utilize aloe vera oil for making the skin shiny and normal.
• It is the best skin moisturizer that keeps the skin flexible by providing oxygen to the skin cells which in order improves the synthesis and strength of skin’s tissue.
• It makes the skin glowing and smooth.
• It is beneficial to remove dead skin cells.
• Aloe vera is beneficial to prevent the aging of the skin.
• It decreases the intensity of pigmentation and lightens dark spots on the face.
• It is useful for the cosmetic products such as anti-wrinkle creams, skin conditioners, make up, lipsticks, makeup and facial masks.
• Aloe vera gel is beneficial to improve the skin lesions.Therefore, aloe vera offers many benefits not only to the surface of the skin but other advantages such as treatment of many skin disorders.
• Aloe leaf is utilized to preserve the skin against the hurtful effects of the ultraviolet rays.

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Oral Hygiene
Practicing good oral hygiene is always important, so start here. There are three areas of concern in the mouth: the tongue, teeth, and gums. Brushing your teeth, flossing, and cleaning your gums, followed by rinsing thoroughly, will help minimize the problem by removing the buildup of bacteria. The tongue may be loaded with decaying food particles and bacteria that cause bad breath. Brushing or scraping your tongue first thing in the morning and before bed will help eliminate the problem here. By removing the buildup of decayed material, a major breeding ground for bacteria, you will reduce your plaque as well. The plaque leads to periodontal disease, which, in turn, can lead to heart disease. So this oral hygiene step is very important to your overall health!

• Get your teeth cleaned and any cavities filled. Plaque and cavities are a great breeding ground for the bacteria that cause bad breath.

• Another way to improve your oral hygiene is to use a water pike after breakfast. Put an ounce of hydrogen peroxide in the water.

• Try brushing your gums and tongue with some powdered cloves or myrrh.
• Brush your tongue twice a day with a toothbrush soaked in chlorhexidine (an antibacterial agent).

• Swish water around in your mouth after each meal or snack. This will reduce the food particles or drink residue (primarily sugar) that may lead to your bad breath.

Although mouthwashes will solve some of the immediate problems, you must get at the root of the cause. Mouthwashes in general are only a temporary mask for the problem, and their effects last only half an hour or so. Gargle with an antiseptic mouthwash. Try to find a mouthwash that has as little alcohol as possible, as the alcohol will make the problem worse! Also, frequent use of a mouthwash with more than 25% alcohol has been linked to an increased incidence of oral cancer. For a non-alcoholic mouthwash, use a mixture of 50% hydrogen peroxide (3% solution) and 50% water, and swish it around for 30 seconds and expectorate.
Your saliva is important in the fight against bad breath as it suppresses bacteria that cause it. Anything that reduces the saliva output, such as alcohol, antianxiety drugs, smoking, stress, and medications such as decongestants and diuretics, allows the microorganisms to proliferate.

Dietary

Eliminating certain types of foods, such as high-fat foods, meat, sugar, exotic spices, and dairy products is the next step in pin-pointing the cause of bad breath. The types of food you eat may be one of the reasons for your bad breath. Acidic foods, for instance, create an environment for bacterial growth. High-fat and high-protein foods may not digest well and give off gas. Some people have a hard time metabolizing meat and dairy products, with the result being bad breath.

Sugary foods are a problem as the bacteria in the back of the throat feed off the sugar.

 Garlic, onions and exotic spices (such as curry) are common sources of problems for many people. As these foods are digested certain compounds are transmitted from the blood through the lungs and exhaled for up to 24 hours.

Cheeses, such as blue, Camembert and Roquefort, fish, especially canned tuna and anchovies, and spicy deli meats are often the culprits.

Beverages such as coffee and tea are other possible sources of bad breath. They are both very acidic. Cut back on these and see what happens.

Eat more fruits, especially kiwi, papaya and pineapple, which contain digestive enzymes. Vegetables are very important, too, especially leafy green ones.

 Supplements

 Vitamin B  The deficiency of B vitamins may be the cause of your bad breath, so try taking 50 mg of niacinimide with each meal, plus a high potency B complex tablet and 50 mg of B6 once a day.
Vitamin C in divided daily doses of 1,000 to 6,000 mg will help rid the body of excess mucus and toxins that may be the cause of bad breath.
Zinc A deficiency in zinc may be another cause; take 30 to 60 mg per day. Don’t take more than 15 mg. of zinc for more than a week or ten days without medical supervision as high levels of zinc can interfere with the absorption of copper.

Digestive system

Another step to take is to improve your whole digestive system. By changing your digestion you may well eliminate the cause of your bad breath. A high-fiber diet emphasizing whole grains and fruits and vegetables is essential for optimum digestion. Stay away from high-fat foods. Eating yogurt or acidophilus will help balance your stomach by adding beneficial bacteria which will improve digestion.
There may be three causes of improper functioning of your digestive system.
• First, your system may be lacking in enzymes necessary for proper digestion. This is especially prevalent in older people. To remedy this problem take 2-4 tablets of digestive enzymes with each meal.

• An imbalance of good and bad bacteria in your gut, as mentioned above. Take a probiotic supplement that contains good bacteria like acidophilus and bifidus.

• A second problem may be the lack of enough hydrochloric acid, the production of which declines with age. To remedy this, take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar before each meal. Another way to get the necessary hydrochloric acid is to take 10 grains of betaine or pepsin tablets before each meal to aid digestion.

• Detoxification of your bowels is another important step to take as many health problems are caused by poor bowel functions. For instance, constipation may be the cause of your bad breath. Putrefied food may be stuck in your intestines and give off noxious gas. Many people who are constipated don’t drink enough water. For optimum health, drink eight 8 ounce glasses of water a day.

•Another important thing to do is eat plenty of fiber. Eating several servings of yogurt with live cultures will help regain a balanced intestinal flora and get the bowel to function the way it should. This will help the constipation problem and get your intestines working properly. Or, you may not realize specifically that you have a bowel problem, so it is important to cleanse the bowel to eliminate this as a possible source. If you have a tendency to over eat your stomach’s digestive enzymes may not be able to complete the digestion process and gas may be emanating from the intestines.
In some cases a deficiency of vitamin B6 is the cause. Since B6 is not plentiful in foods, this deficiency occurs frequently.

Remedies

•Apple cider vinegar Take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar just before each meal. You may want to take it in a glass of water. This will aid your digestion.

•Baking soda Brushing your teeth with baking soda (or a paste made with hydrogen peroxide) will help reduce the acidity in your mouth and make a less-friendly environment for the bacteria to grow.

•Charcoal Take 5 gm. daily of activated charcoal to cleanse the stomach and intestines. Charcoal absorbs toxins and is a natural purifier.

•Hydrogen peroxide The sinuses can become infected and cause bad breath. If this is your problem, the best treatment is using hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Use the drugstore variety, which is three percent, dilute it 50% with water and put five to ten drops in each nostril and sniff vigorously. It may burn a little. Do this twice daily and see if it helps. If it doesn’t, your sinuses are not the problem.

•Water, salt Gargling with salt water will help clean out bacteria, mucus and food particles on your tonsils or the back of your throat that may be causing your bad breath.

 Herbal Remedies

•Alfalfa tablets may help eliminate bad breath.

•Anise : Chew anise, cardamom, dill or fennel seeds to help mask odors. Anise, the licorice-flavored seed, kills the bacteria that cause odor.
Chlorophyll Try liquid or chlorophyll tablets which you can buy at your pharmacy. Chlorophyll has a deodorizing effect and is used in a number of products for that purpose.

•Cloves Cloves are a powerful antiseptic. Make a tea by putting 3 whole or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves in 2 cups of hot water, and steep for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour through a fine strainer and use as a mouthwash or gargle twice a day.

•Fennel : Fennel is another useful herb and can be used in several ways. Slowly chew the leaves and allow the saliva to build up in your mouth. Or, mix the contents of a fennel capsule with baking soda, make into a paste, and brush your teeth, gums and tongue with it. The fluid extract of fennel can be rubbed on your gums and tongue.

•Filberts Chew some filberts (hazelnuts) slowly as they will absorb the bad breath.

•Herbs :Chewing mint, parsley, basil, rosemary, thyme and wintergreen will help mitigate bad breath.

•Lemon :Suck a lemon wedge sprinkled with salt to stop onion or garlic breath.

•Myrrh: Dissolving a pea-sized piece of myrrh in your mouth before bed or sucking a small piece of cinnamon bark during the day may help relieve the problem.
• It can be made into a tea. To make the tea add 2 sprigs of coarsely chopped parsley, 3 whole spice cloves, 1 teaspoon of powdered myrrh, and 1/4 teaspoon powdered goldenseal to 1 pint of boiling water. Steep. Stir occasionally while cooling, then strain and use as a mouthwash.

Parsley & mint: Chewing parsley or mint leaves has been a remedy used for thousands of years. These herbs are especially good if garlic and onions are the source of your bad breath. Parsley is very high in chlorophyll. Chew a few parsley sprigs dipped in vinegar for immediate relief. If you swallow the leaves after chewing them they will be digested and continue to provide breath freshness for quite a while. These plants seem to reduce the production of intestinal gas by promoting better digestion.

• Natural gum made with spearmint or peppermint essential oils will also be helpful. These oils kill odor- causing bacteria, and the chewing action stimulates the production of saliva which helps combat bad breath.

Sage : Chew sage. It contains essential oils with antibacterial properties that help neutralize one of the causes of bad breath.

Spirulina :is a very good source of chlorophyll and can be purchased either in capsule or loose form. Start with 500 mg three times a day.

 Tea:  Another tea may be made by steeping 2 sprigs of coarsely chopped parsley, 3 whole cloves, 1 teaspoon of powdered myrrh and 1/4 teaspoon powdered goldenseal in 1 pint of boiling water. Stir occasionally while cooling, strain, and use as a mouthwash. Can also be used for a sore throat. Alfalfa is rich in chlorophyll. Drink alfalfa tea several times a day to keep your breath fresh. To make the tea, put two teaspoons of dried leaves in a cup of boiling water and steep for 10-20 minutes. You may also find alfalfa tablets at an herb or health food store.

• Peppermint: or fenugreek are other good herbs to use in a tea to sooth the stomach. They are exhaled through the lungs and help sweeten the breath.

Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil, derived from the leaves of the native Australian Melaleuca alternifolia tree, contain antiseptic compounds that make it a powerful disinfectant. Try using a toothpaste containing tea tree oil, or put a few drops of tea tree oil on your toothbrush alone, or with your regular toothpaste. It has a strong aromatic flavor.

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1) Choose your shampoos and conditioners carefully. Don’t use any product having moisture. You don’t need a product that leaves behind a heavy deposit because these will only make limp locks look more flat.

2)Look for lightweight or clean rinsing shampoos and conditioners. You may use Baby shampoos and baby powder. Baby shampoos are gentle enough to wash your hair, but they also break down the entire residue that’s piled onto your hair.

3) Use them everyday to wash away excess naturally occurring scalp oil. Your hair could also benefit from the use of a conditioner that contains proteins which will help thicken up fine hair.

4) Use large Velcro rollers to roll hair when it’s 95 percent dry. Blow dries the rollers for five minutes and then spritzes a salt spray to your roots to add extra body.

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Don’t use creamy conditioners and waxes that stay on the hair shaft and put your oil production into overdrive.

 Don’t over-brush. Use a dab of leave-in conditioner on the ends only, avoiding the scalp.

After you have styled your hair, avoid fingering it or running your fingers through it.

Fast Fix:

1. Blot your scalp with oil-absorbing sheets intended for your face.
2.  Frequent washing does not encourage the production of grease

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Simply. Calculate your Body Mass Index. If it is less than 18.5, you are underweight. Your BMI or body mass index is your weight in kilos divided by the square of your height in meters. (The normal BMI is 18.5 to 24.9).

There are several reasons why most people fail to gain weight.

• improper diet.
•  not stressing on the muscles during each workout.
•  They lack consistency.
•  thyroid disease and other medical problems can also slow down your inability to gain weight

Weight gain Tips:

The basic principle of weight gain is, you need to consume more calories than you expend.To gain weight and bulk up, you have to do whatever it takes, and work as hard as necessary and you have to be consistent. Follow these tips for a healthy weight gain:

• Eat more calories

To gain weight you must eat more calories than your body burns off. Check your eating habits and Count calories for a week .This will give you an accurate view of your diet.The approximate normal daily caloric requirement for an average person who performs light activity is
Male 2,200
Female,1,900.
So you need to eat around 1,000 extra calories per day to gain less than half a kilo a week.

• Eat larger food portions.

Increasing the amount of food that you eat at one time will provide the calories needed to gain weight.

• Eat five or more meals a day.

Eat plenty of high calorie food throughout the day. Your actual caloric requirement can differ depending on your height, weight, activity level and your body’s metabolic rate.

• Drink plenty of fluids

Drink plenty of fluids that supply calories like juice, milk, milkshakes, and sports beverages.

• Exercise and Weight Lifting

Proper eating is of highest importance if you want to gain weight, but if you do not balance eating with weightlifting, all that gained weight will be fat - not muscle.
try working out 3-4 times a week. Your exercise should consist of muscle building exercises as well as fat burning activities.
Focus on the big exercises such as squats, deadlifts, bent-over rows, chin-ups, bench press, & military press. These are the exercises that will turn those extra calories into muscle and therefore help you gain weight.

Remember

Patience is a virtue! What you want is to see 1 or 2 pound gains at the end of the week. It may not seem like a lot but add it up. You easily gain weight at the rate of 5-8 pounds a month!
Sooner or later you will stop gaining weight and it is now that you should concentrate on eating even more. So, when you stop gaining for at least 2 weeks, start eating an extra 250 calories a day. Every time you see you haven’t gained weight for at least 2 weeks, add an extra 250 calories.

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 • Alcohol consumption causes digestive problems which leads to bad breath. In addition, alcohol dries out the mouth, which reduces saliva production.

• Stress is another cause which may not be readily apparent when you are looking for reasons for bad breath. Stress affects the digestive system. An insufficient supply of digestive enzymes may be another cause.

• Other sources of bad breath are in the nose and the nasopharynx, the area above the base of your tongue.

• Dieting may be a cause of bad breath.

• Since dehydration leads to constipation and digestive problems, it is very beneficial to drink 6-8 eight ounce glasses of water a day. Juice, coffee, tea, colas, etc. don’t count!

• Bad breath may emanate from the back of the throat due to sinus or tonsil infections resulting in excess bacteria. If you have sinus or throat problems you may well have some form of allergy.

• Other diseases may also be responsible of bad breath such as  diabetes, duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux, hypoglycemia, kidney or liver malfunction, and respiratory disorders.

• The foods eaten also are a potential cause of halitosis. Certain foods, such as garlic, onions and certain spices are frequently cited as cause for a person’s bad breath. Both vegetarians and those who eat large quantities of meat may develop bad breath due, in part, to the digestive process. Digestion begins in the mouth. Saliva has enzymes which begin the digestion process, and the type of food eaten can affect the food chemistry of the mouth. Saliva will also pick up odors from food within several hours after it has been eaten. Odors are strongest from carbohydrates - sugars, starches and cellulose, less strong from proteins, and nonexistent from fats. Bacteria in the mouth react with the decaying food and drink residue and can be the source of the foul odor.

• Milk  intolerance often is the cause of bad breath. Eliminate all dairy products and see if they are the culprit.

 • The stomach also is an area that causes bad breath problems for many people. Poor digestion, constipation, or bowel disorders may create gas which exits the mouth. Not enough hydrochloric acid in the stomach may cause poor digestion, so undigested food will pass into the intestines, putrefy and give off foul gas which rises up and causes bad breath. This problem is quite common with older people whose body does not produce enough hydrochloric acid naturally to aid the digestion process.
Another common digestive problem is due to the imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the gut. Food won’t be digested properly and the result can be acid reflux, yeast overgrowth, or fermentation. One of the byproducts of this problem is bad breath. To correct this imbalance, use a probity.

• Diarrhea caused by intestinal parasites is the third leading cause of illness. If you have a number of the following symptoms: gas, diarrhea, chronic constipation, bloating, fatigue, skin rashes, nail biting, mood swings, insomnia, dry skin, brittle hair, hair loss, weight gain, bad breath, and muscle cramping, you should be tested for parasites.

 • Dental problems, especially periodontal disease and tooth abscesses, are often the cause of bad breath. These infected areas harbor large quantities of bacteria from the infection and foods eaten which have been allowed to putrefy. Other dental sources are gaps between teeth or crooked teeth, both areas where food can be left to decay. Vitamin deficiencies, especially vitamin C and niacin, are the cause of some gum diseases, so follow the supplementation recommendations listed below. Don’t chew gum or eat candy, as the sugar can leave a residue that promotes rapid bacterial growth. Each person’s body chemistry is different, so what works for somebody may have no effect on somebody else, all due to that person’s chemistry. See our gingivitis/periodontal section for more information on dental problems.

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Since we are talking about waste products you must consider toxins as a possible cause of body odor. In today’s world we are bombarded with toxins in our homes, food, and air that accumulate in the body when the organs of elimination cannot dispose of them.

Dietary imbalances, resulting in constipation or a deficiency of magnesium or zinc may be other causes of body odor. Because of a person’s body chemistry, some people who eat large quantities of meat or who are vegetarians have a very distinctive body odor which can be quite offensive.

Sweat glands (apocrine glands) under the arms and in the groin secrete a substance that is the major non-food/drink related cause of body odor. This substance, which contains protein, carbohydrates, and lipids, often secreted by a surge in sex hormones caused by tense moments or emotional stress, is quickly attacked by bacteria, causing odor. Also, today children are starting puberty much earlier, and this change in hormones may lead to body odor in children younger than previously.

Estrogen dominance, often caused by petrochemical products, may trigger the earlier puberty. Drinking sodas out of plastic bottles is one of the leading causes of estrogen dominance.

Other  Diseases: There may be underlying causes of excessive sweating, such as low blood sugar, liver disease, diabetes, parasites, metabolic dysfunction, menopause, or emotional stress (anger, fear, excitement). Excessive sweat may be on the forehead, palms, soles of the feet or the underarms. Some other possible cause of body odor…

Kidney disease

Liver disease

Fungal infections

Refined sugar feeds bacteria and fungus on the skin

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