Here is an ancient home remedy for clearing blocked arteries. If you are having blocked arteries, try this before going for the bypass surgery. Those who have undergone bypass surgery can also try this home remedy to avoid recurrence of blockage in the arteries, especially coronary arteries.

We all know Epsom salt to be an effective laxative, i.e. it helps us in clearing our bowels. Epsom salt is a common home remedy for those suffering from constipation or hard stools. But, now recent research shows that regular consumption of Epsom salt may help in lowering our blood pressure naturally - the reason? Epsom salt is chemically known as Magnesium Sulphate, i.e. it is a salt of magnesium, just as common salt or Sodium Chloride is a salt of Sodium, which is linked to high blood pressure. 

Vrikshamla, also known as kokum in India, Garcinia or kokum butter tree in English and Garcinia Indica in Latin is a potent Ayurvedic herb which is very beneficial in weight management and weight loss. It is commonly used in western coast of India, also known as Konkan region, to flavour curries and also to make a digestive drink known as ´Sol kadi´ or ´kokam kadi´.

Meshashringi, known as Gymnema in English and Gurmar in Sanskrit is a potent Ayurvedic herb which is used for controlling blood sugar in patients suffering from Type-II or non-insulin dependent diabetes melitus. Its Sanskrit name ´gudmar´ means destroyer of sugar. The priciple constituent present in meshashringi which gives it the property to control blood sugar is gymnemic acid.

Stretch marks, known as ´striae´ in medical lingo are scars or lesions that appear on the surface of the skin due to rapid stretching of the skin due to rapid growth or rapid weight loss. Stretch marks are common during puberty, and during pregnancy in women. Stretch marks may also appear in body builders due to rapid growth of muscle mass, and also in those individuals who are undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Here are some natural remedies for lightening the stretch marks.

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Skin is a vital organ of our body which requires utmost care, besides pampering, to stay healthy as well as glowing and gorgeous. Here are some ways to naturally care and pamper your skin without using any harsh chemicals.

Natural cleanser:
Mix equal quantities of milk and cucumber juice. Soak cotton wool in it and wipe your face with it. For those having oily skin, add lemon juice to the cucumber-milk mixture.

Diabetes, whether type-I or type-II cannot be cured but can certainly be controlled. There is no other alternative for those suffering from type-I diabetes but to take insulin daily. But those suffering from type-II diabetes can certainly control diabetes by taking proper anti-diabetic medications, correct diet and daily exercise.

Among the vegetables, two gourds - the bitter gourd, also known as bitter melon and bottle gourd have shown to be quite useful for those suffering from diabetes.

The key to controlling Hypertension or high blood pressure is to reduce consumption of salt i.e. sodium, increase consumption of potassium, increase comsumption of soluble dietary fiber and maintain resonable weight by regular exercise.