Skin Benefits of Tamarind

1. Helps skin lightening:

Tamarind pulp can be used to lighten the skin tone. Soak 30 grams of this fruit in 150 ml hot water for 10 minutes. Extract the pulp. Mix ½ a teaspoon turmeric powder to this. Apply evenly on cleansed skin and leave for 15 minutes. Wash off with tepid water to reveal a fairer and more radiant skin. This is ideal for oily skin and can be used by 3 times a week for a glowing skin.

2. As Skin Exfoliating Agent:

Tamarind is a wonderful source of alpha hydroxyl acids. AHA, as it is commonly referred to, is one of the major ingredients in various leading exfoliating creams available in the market.

Mix one teaspoon tamarind extract with one teaspoon rock salt and 1 tbsp milk cream or yogurt. While milk cream is ideal for dry skin, yogurt works well for oily skin. Mix all the ingredients well. Apply the mixture evenly on your face and using your finger, massage in gentle, circular motions for 5 to 7 minutes to eliminate the dead cells and reveal a clean and clear skin.

3. Innate Skin Bleaching Properties:

Give your skin natural bleach effects with pure and natural tamarind extract. Mix one teaspoon of tamarind extract with one teaspoon each of lemon and honey. Apply this mixture on your face and wash off after 15 minutes for a visibly lighter skin.

4. Skin Toning And Hydrating Properties:

A bowl of boiled and cooled tamarind water can be used as a natural skin toning and moisturizing agent. Just add 15 grams of tamarind to boiling hot water and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons of green tea to the water and simmer for another 5 minutes. Strain both the liquids and mix well. This can be used as a natural skin toning and hydrating agent. All you have to do is allow the mixture to cool and apply.

5. Natural Anti-aging Agent:

Tamarind is packed with various acids, antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins that combat the free radicals. These free radicals can cause premature aging. Apply a pack made with gram flour, tamarind extract, semolina, and honey, on a regular basis, to prevent these damages and give your skin that radiant and youthful look.

6. Removes Dark Circles:

The dark shades on the neck are common in women than men. While many of us resort to bleaching agents as instant solutions, here is one natural ingredient which could have longer lasting effects. Mix in 1 teaspoon tamarind concentrate with 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp rose water. Apply this on the neck and leave for about 20 minutes. Wash off with rose water or warm water. Doing this for a period of time could help in eliminating the darkness completely.

7. Blemish-Free Skin:

Packed with AHA, tamarind is an established anti-blemish agent. It is also known to act as a natural remedy for pigmentation. Just apply freshly prepared tamarind juice on the face to ease the blemishes and pigmentation and reveal a clear skin.

8.  Acne Skin Conditions:

The Vitamin C, A, and other antioxidants present in tamarind enables it to act as a natural cure for various inflammatory skin conditions, including pimples and acne. Just mix tamarind extract with turmeric powder and fresh yogurt. Apply this pack on your face and allow it to dry. Wash off with warm water and apply a good moisturizer exclusive for oily skin. This will not only combat the skin eruptions, but also ensure that your skin gets a glow.

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Albinism - beauty of WHITE

 
Albinism is a congenital disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment called melanin in the skin, hair and eyes,also called as hypopigmentation, oculocutaneous albinism or ocular albinism.

Autosomal recessive type of inherited disorder....................

Albinism is an inherited defect affecting melanin production and metabolism.
Melanin is a naturally occurring pigment,it is responsible for the color of our skin,hair and eyes.
It protects the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light. Therefore, people in t tropics are darker as their sun exposure is more, in comparison
to people who live in temperate climates, the body becomes pale
and white if the gene encrypting this pigment is defective.


People who are affected by albinism are called albinos. They have absence of color in the hair, skin, or iris of the eye; or lighter than normal skin and hair. Lack of skin pigmentation makes albinos more susceptible to sunburn and skin cancers. Vision problems like extreme far-sightedness or near-sightedness are common in people with albinism.
There is no cure for albinism. Treatment is aimed to ease the symptoms. Treatment of the eye conditions consists of visual rehabilitation. It is important that albinos use sunscreen before sun exposure to prevent premature skin aging or skin cancer.


There is no known way to prevent albinism. Genetic counseling should be considered for individuals with a family history of albinism or hypopigmentation

ways to treat "MIGRAINE"

#1. Avoid the 3 C's
The elimination of certain foods from the daily diet has been helpful in curing migraines permanently. The 3 C's refer to chocolate, caffeine and cheese. Chocolate is the most potent food induced migraine trigger. Caffeine is responsible for shrinking blood vessels in the brain, which then over-stretch as the effect of the caffeine wanes-resulting in what's known as a rebound migraine. As to cheese, curing migraines permanently can be achieved by avoiding aged cheeses.

#2. Avoid Tyramine

Though little known by headache sufferers, the removal of Tyramine from the diet has been found most efficacious in curing migraines permanently. Tyramine results from the natural breakdown of amino acids in the body. Since Thyramine causes blood vessels to expand, the effect on blood vessels in the brain leads to migraine pain. To assist in curing migraines permanently patients are encouraged to avoid aged or preserved foods, even leftovers that have been in the fridge for more than a day. In addition, broad and fava beans, pickles, olives and sauerkraut, nuts and alcohol should all be avoided

#3. Avoid MSG
Moving away from MSG consumption has been found efficacious in curing migraines permanently. Though a natural substance in itself, MSG has been proven to trigger migraines. Since MSG is found mostly in processed foods like frozen meals or snacks, it is better (and healthier) to avoid it. For patients willing to make more drastic alterations to their diet, curing migraines permanently can be achieved by eliminating MSG in all its forms, such as carrageenan, which is commonly found in processed milk-based products like ice-cream, puddings or cottage cheese.

#4. Take Migraine Herbs
Some herbs have been found helpful in curing migraines permanently. Patients who take Butterbur and Feverfew on a daily basis succeed in lowering their migraine threshold and prevent headaches from starting. Though there are herbal preparations that claim to cure migraines, these typically contain Butterbur and Feverfew, which are far cheaper to buy separately.

#5. Take Migraine Vitamins 

Some vitamins in conjunction with the herbs mentioned above have been found efficacious in curing migraines permanently. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) if taken at 200mg a day is helpful, especially when combined with 200mg of Chelated Magnesium.

#6. Maintain Regular Sleep Hours
A crucial step in curing migraines permanently revolves around sleep. Eight hours of sleep are recommended, no more, no less. In addition, the hours of going to sleep and waking should remain the same. Many people find themselves battling with migraines on weekends. Curing migraines permanently in this case may require nothing more than going to sleep and waking at the same hours as on work days.

#7. Consider Taking Daily Medications
For patients who have a hard time falling asleep or maintaining a regular sleep cycle, certain drugs have been found efficacious in curing migraines permanently. Though not "sleep medications" such drugs induce sleepiness in addition to aiding the brain in the production of migraine lessening chemicals. Such drugs may include Amitriptyline, initially designed as an anti-depressant, or Depakote, an anti-seizure drug. Only a doctor may prescribe such a cure for migraines.

#8. Avoid Bright Light

 In sunny seasons, curing migraines permanently can become more challenging due to the interplay between migraines and light sensitivity. For people working on bright computer screens, or who are in the habit of watching many hours of television, a minor sensitivity to light can turn into a painful migraine. To cure migraines permanently, patients should avoid exposure to bright light by use of strong sunglasses (such as these). The benefit of this cure for migraines may be extended further by wearing glasses indoors on days when a migraine flares up.

#9. Avoid Alcohol
There are two reasons why avoiding alcohol is efficacious in curing migraines permanently. Alcohol dehydrates the body which leads to a migraine commonly called a "hangover". In addition, alcohol leads to a rise in Tyramine, which dilates blood vessels and brings on migraine pain. If giving up alcohol seems difficult, switching to high quality vodka is recommended.

#10. Be Aware of Your Triggers
Curing migraines permanently depends very much on the patient's awareness of his triggers. For woman, the drop in hormone levels associated with the menstrual cycle often leads to migraines. In other patients, the exposure to two simultaneous migraine triggers that would be minimal separately may bring on a strong migraine when combined. Knowing your "danger days" and the triggers to avoid will help you in curing your migraines permanently.