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4 Amazing Kidney Detox Recipes

The kidneys are our organs that filter out toxins and waste 24/7 from the bloodstream. Because toxins can affect your entire body. Cleansing the kidneys is a simple process and most cleanses don’t require an exhaustive supply of tools or ingredients to work.

There are many types of kidney cleanses, but the common factor that is running through all of them is the drinking of copious amounts of water and fruit juices; and avoiding coffee, chocolate and excessive protein.

Functions of the Kidney in human


  • Elimination of metabolic wastes
  • Blood pressure regulation
  • Erythrocyte production
  • Vitamin D activation
  • Prostaglandin synthesis
  • Acid – Base balance
  • Fluid balance
  • Electrolyte balance

How will you know if your kidneys need to detox?

Some of the following symptoms are the most commonly felt when the kidneys become sluggish and in need of cleansing:


  • Feeling fatigued or more tired than usual.
  • Feel pain in your kidneys after eating certain foods (or processed “phoods”).
  • Experiencing skin problems like eczema, acne or rashes.
  • You have a hormonal imbalance or feel extra moody.
  • You’ve had kidney stones in the past.
  • Experiencing weight gain and bloating.
  • You have frequent or infrequent bladder problems or UTI’s.

The recipes below naturally stimulate the detox process in your kidneys, eliminating toxins and any stones you may have.

Kale Kidney Knockout Juice


  • 1 Handful of organic kale
  • ½ Cup of fresh, organic parsley
  • 1 Inch piece of fresh, organic ginger root
  • ½ Organic lemon, seeds removed
  • ½ Organic green apple, seeds removed


Carrot Kidney Detox

Beets are terrific for flushing toxins and helping the body regenerate red blood cells. The carrots and cucumbers flush uric acid from the body, which helps to prevent kidney stones. Add these ingredients to your juicer and drink daily.


  • 3 Medium, organic carrots
  • 1 Medium, organic cucumber
  • ½ Organic, non-GMO beet


Dandelion Kidney Cleansing Juice

Dandelion is a well-known blood purifier and is often used in detox programs.


  • 3 Organic dandelion leaves
  • ½ Organic green apple, seeds removed
  • 2 Organic celery stalks
  • ½ Organic lemon, seeds removed
  • 1 Large organic broccoli stalk

Radish Kidney Detox


  • 1 cup Radish
  • 1 cup Purple Cabbage
  • 1 rib Celery

Instructions: Wash and run all ingredients through a juicer.

11 Detox Juices To Drink Yourself Clean

These juice recipes serve 2 and take 10 minutes to prepare. Simply place all ingredients into your juicer and serve chilled. Green juices are my favorite. I avoid juicing a lot of fruit because of its high sugar content. My top tip is to drink your juice first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. The vitamins and minerals are more easily absorbed on an empty stomach. If you can, drink your juice fresh. Contact with oxygen depletes the nutrients. If you need to store your juice, I would recommend a dark glass airtight container in the fridge.

Here are 11 juices to get you started:


Tropical Mint
Ingredients:


  • 2 stalks celery
  • ½ cucumber
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 3 cups mint leaves
  • 1 cup pineapple
  • ½ lemon

Instructions:


  1. Prepare every ingredient.
  2. Prep the juicer.
  3. Add everything into the juicer.
  4. Drink and enjoy!

Ginger Zinger

Ingredients:


  • 2 stalks celery
  • ½ cucumber
  • 1.5cm ginger
  • ½ cup parsley
  • ½ lemon
  • 1 green apple
  • 2 cups spinach

Instructions:


  1. Prepare every ingredient.
  2. Prep the juicer.
  3. Add everything into the juicer.
  4. Drink and enjoy!

Beet-It-Up

Ingredients:


  • 1.5cm fresh ginger
  • 3 beets
  • 3 carrots
  • 3 stalks celery

Instructions:


  1. Prepare every ingredient.
  2. Prep the juicer.
  3. Add everything into the juicer.
  4. Drink and enjoy!

Kale + Pear

Ingredients:


  • 2 stalks kale
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 pear
  • ½ lime
  • 3 stalks celery
  • ½ cucumber

Instructions:


  1. Prepare every ingredient.
  2. Prep the juicer.
  3. Add everything into the juicer.
  4. Drink and enjoy!

Anti-Inflammatory Tonic

Ingredients:


  • 2cm fresh turmeric
  • 4 carrots
  • 1cm fresh ginger
  • 1 orange
  • ½ lemon
  • 3 stalks celery

Instructions:


  1. Prepare every ingredient.
  2. Prep the juicer.
  3. Add everything into the juicer.
  4. Drink and enjoy!
  5. Electric Green

Ingredients:


  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 cup parsley
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 2 green apples
  • Super Detox:
  • 2cm fresh turmeric
  • ¾ cucumber
  • ½ lime
  • 1 green apple
  • 2 beets
  • 1 cup spinach

Instructions:


  1. Prepare every ingredient.
  2. Prep the juicer.
  3. Add everything into the juicer.
  4. Drink and enjoy!

Summer Juice

Ingredients:


  • 1 cup pineapple
  • ½ lemon
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1cm ginger

Instructions:


  1. Prepare every ingredient.
  2. Prep the juicer.
  3. Add everything into the juicer.
  4. Drink and enjoy!

Fresh Start


Ingredients:


  • 2 stalks celery
  • ½ cucumber
  • ½ lime
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1 cup kale
  • 1 green apple

Instructions:


  1. Prepare every ingredient.
  2. Prep the juicer.
  3. Add everything into the juicer.
  4. Drink and enjoy!

Carrot Cleanser

Ingredients:


  • 4 carrots
  • 1cm fresh ginger
  • 1 green apple
  • ½ lemon
  • Green Treat:
  • 2 stalks celery
  • ½ cucumber
  • 1 kiwi fruit
  • ½ lemon
  • ½ cup parsley
  • ½ cup sprouts

Instructions:


  1. Prepare every ingredient.
  2. Prep the juicer.
  3. Add everything into the juicer.
  4. Drink and enjoy!

Sweet Beet

Ingredients:


  • 1 beet
  • 2 carrots
  • 3 stalks celery
  • ½ lemon
  • 1cm ginger
  • 1 green apple

Instructions:


  1. Prepare every ingredient.
  2. Prep the juicer.
  3. Add everything into the juicer.
  4. Drink and enjoy!

Alkaline Boost

Ingredients:


  • ½ cucumber
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 cup cos lettuce
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • 1 green apple
  • ½ lime

Instructions:


  1. Prepare every ingredient.
  2. Prep the juicer.
  3. Add everything into the juicer.
  4. Drink and enjoy!

Juice Recipes For High Blood Pressure

50% of people on meds to manage their blood pressure don’t actually have their pressure under control. Whether you’re on medicine or not, doctors say a healthy blood pressure is one of the key steps to preventing heart disease and stroke.

Diet is one of the most effective methods of lowering blood pressure. Juicing allows people to supplement their diets with healthy produce in a form that allows the body to absorb the nutrients most easily.

1. Beetroot Juice
Beat High Blood Pressure with Beet.
Drinking just 500 ml of beetroot juice a day can significantly reduce blood pressure.

2. Golden Juice
Beet Root (golden) -- 1 beet
Carrots -- 3 large
Celery -- 4 stalk, large
Cucumber -- 1/2 cucumber
Ginger -- 1/2 thumb
Pear -- 1 medium

3. Green Power Juice
Apples -- 2 medium
Celery -- 4 stalk, large
Cucumber -- 1 cucumber
Ginger -- 1 thumb
Kale -- 6 leaf
Lemon -- 1/2 fruit

4. Celery Juice
Drink celery juice as much as you can…
If you cannot tolerate its bitter taste mix it with a bit of orange juice.

5. Mixed Power Juice
Cucumber -- 1 cucumber
Lemon -- 1 fruit
Onion (spring/scallion) -- 1 medium
Parsley -- 1 handful
Pepper (Sweet red) -- 1/2 medium
Tomatoes -- 3 small

6. Mexican Juice
Apple -- 1 medium
Cilantro -- 4 handful
Cucumbers -- 2 cucumber
Lime (with rind) -- 1 fruit
Pepper (green hot chili) (seeds removed) -- 1 pepper

7. Dr. Oz’s green Juice
Apples -- 2 medium
Celery -- 3 stalk, large
Cucumber -- 1 cucumber
Ginger -- 1/2 thumb
Lemon (with rind) -- 1/2 fruit
Lime (with rind) -- 1 fruit
Parsley -- 1 bunch
Spinach -- 2 cup

8. Celery Cool Down
Celery -- 2 stalk, large
Cilantro -- 1 handful
Cucumber -- 1 cucumber
Tomato -- 1 medium

Reduce High Body Temperature with This Home Remedy

In one cup of 250 grams, put half a cup of organic apple cider vinegar and half a cup of honey. Mix everything good. Drink half cup at once, and the other half in five minutes sip by sip. You will see the effects very soon.

The temperature will be lowered sharply and the body will recover, because apple cider vinegar kills viruses in the body.

This is a very powerful remedy and it is allowed to be repeated two more times in the same day.

ANTI VIRUS

Ingredients:

  • 50g of chopped cranberries
  • 50g of grated ginger
  • 50 grams of cinnamon powder
  • juice of one lemon
  • One pound of honey.

Mix all of the ingredients together until they form a compact mass.

Consume one teaspoon, twice a day.

A Teaspoon of This Can Cut the Risk of Cancer, Diabetes & Heart Attack

Nutritionists recommend raw cocoa as a very healthy food because it is very rich in antioxidants, which can prevent heart disease, type 2 diabetes and even cancer. It also gives a great taste to smoothies.

Cocoa comes from South America, where it was used to make drinks and even for medical purposes. Cocoa was brought to Europe in the 1500s.

In the 17th century cocoa had a lot of purposes and a lot of different uses, such as it was used together with other spices to improve the taste and later it was used for making chocolate drink together with milk.

Cocoa and cacao – is there a difference?

Nobody really knows if there is a real difference between the two words. The word ‘cacao’ is believed to be the original pronunciation as opposed to the word ‘cocoa’ which is believed to be a mistake in pronunciation which nobody has corrected.

Other opinion is that cacao is the bean that comes from the cacao tree, whereas cocoa is what the bean is called after it has been processed.

Raw cocoa and its health benefits

As we mentioned earlier,  cocoa beans are very rich in antioxidants, much more than any other fruit or vegetables.


  • Their powerful antioxidants can reduce the incidence of several serious illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer.
  • They also have protective effect on the cardiovascular system and reduce blood pressure.
  • Their flavonoids can improve insulin sensitivity, so may help prevent type-2 diabetes.

Cocoa also contains a big amount of neurotransmitters which make us feel good, improve our verbal and visual memory.

Cocoa contains also fiber (33%), protein (20%), all the amino acids, and magnesium – which we all all missing in our daily intake. Besides these cocoa also contains other minerals like iron, calcium, copper, zinc, potassium and chromium.

The center of the bean contains about 54% cocoa butter which contains some vitamin E and is rich in vitamin K.A large percent of cocoa butter is oleic acid, the heart-healthy fat found in olive oil. The beans are also rich in cholesterol-lowering phytosterols.

Cocoa is very bitter so when you take it you must add sugar. The best thing you can do is to incorporate cocoa into your daily meals, put some raw cocoa into your cereal, smoothie or in your hot drinks.

Here are some ways on how to make cocoa drinks:

Chocolate Coconut Smoothie


  • 1 banana, peeled
  • 2 pitted dates
  • 1/2 coconut and all its water
  • 2 tsp raw cocoa powder
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 2 oranges, juiced

Blend all the ingredients together  and is ready to drink.

Chocolate Orange Smoothie


  •  4 oranges, juiced
  • 2 tsp raw cocoa powder
  • 2 bananas, peeled
  • 1 mango, peeled and pitted

Put all the ingredients into the blender and blend them together.

Chocolate Peach Green Smoothie


  • 1 peach, pitted
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
  • 2 cups of raw baby spinach (or other greens)
  • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
  • 2 tsp raw cocoa powder
  • About 1 cup of water

First pour the water into the blender, than add the soft fruit and at the end put the greens. Blend them all together for about 30 seconds.

Chocolate Mango with Goji Berries Smoothie


  • 1 mango, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tsp raw cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup dried goji berries
  • 1 cup red grapes
  • 2 cups (or large handfuls) of fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries (or strawberries)
  • About 1 cup of water

First pour the water into the blender, than add the soft fruit and at the end put the greens. Blend them all together for about 30 seconds.

Chocolate Cherry Green Smoothie


  • 1 cup cherries, pitted
  • 1 banana, peeled
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
  • 2 tsp raw cocoa powder
  • About 1 cup of water

Add all the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.

Best DIY Detox Tea Recipe List – 7 Amazing Detox Recipes!

Whether you want to get rid of the harmful toxin build up in your body, pump up your energy levels, boost the power of your immune system, slim down or just get rid of daily stress, detoxing is a pretty good way to achieve all of the above. Among the many solutions available for detoxes, herbal tea is one of the most sought-after for its medicinals properties, easy to make recipes and their power to work wonders for the body, mind and soul.

Many detox tea reviews point to a few popular brands for their organic products you can buy for detoxing, like Yogi Detox Tea (especially the Peach Yogi Detox Tea), Fit Tea Detox (you can find a great number of Fit Tea detox reviews online), Skinny Detox Tea, Triple Leaf Chinese Herbal Detox Tea, Kusmi Detox Tea, Celestial Seasonings, GNC Cleansing Teas, Pukka Herbs Detox Teas or Arbonne Detox teas, to name a few.

While there is no one way solution for using teas for a weight loss diet, cleanse the skin and body, drug rehabilitation or detoxing your kidney or liver, we always prefer the all natural way of treating problems. This is why we have decided leave traditional and common options to the side and create the best detox tea recipe list under the form of tiny do it yourself projects with herbal weed (not the THC kind) ingredients. Learn about the benefits, results and positive effects of detox teas we have gathered from various reviews and sources (and how to make them at home) and test what detox tea recipe is the best for you. After that, prepare your own homemade detox drink and set up your 28 day detox plan to get fit, skinny or healthy back again. I guarantee you will look and feel fantastic.

Dandelion Root Detox Tea / Water Recipe

An excellent detox recipe that has gained popularity recently is the dandelion root detox tea / water by Jillian Michaels. Even though this is not exactly a detox tea recipe (rather a recipe for detox water), Spark Recipes explains that “This is her (Jillian Michaels) detox water recipe for the water used in her 7-day detox to lose 5lbs of excess water weight”. This means that you won’t have to boil the ingredients or let them steep, but just mix them together and drink on a daily basis. Therefore, if you are looking to lose weight with the help of detox drinks, look into this everyday recipe below.

What you need:


  • Distilled Water – 60 ounces
  • Dandelion root tea bag – 1
  • Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
  • Pure cranberry juice (with no sugar) – 1 tablespoon
  • Pitcher


What you have to do:


  • Take the water, berry juice and lemon juice and mix them together before adding the dandelion root tea bag.
  • Consume one whole pitcher of this detox water / tea every day for seven full days; it will aid you in eliminating water weight.


Green Tea Detox Recipe

By far, one of the most beloved elements for natural detoxing is green tea. There are multiple tea detox recipes with green tea available, all of which can be easily found by searching the internet. One of our favorite varieties is the one provided on Skinny Mom, which involves quite a few delicious ingredients.  It does wonders for your body and it only takes five minutes to prepare.

What you need:


  • Strawberries (sliced) – 2
  • Cucumber – 2 slices
  • Lemon – 1 slice
  • Green tea bag – 1
  • Honey – 1 teaspoon
  • Water – 8 to 10 fluid ounces

What you have to do:


  • Brew the green tea bag in the 8 to 10 fluid ounces of water.
  • Allow the green tea to cool off in the refrigerator and add the sliced strawberries, two cucumber slices, lemon slice and the honey.
  • Mix all of the ingredients together well and optionally enjoy with ice during warmer seasons.
  • You should drink this green detox tea every day as part of your detox plan.

Cerasee Tea Detox

As preparing cerasee tea involves the sole basic step of boiling, we will focus upon its benefits in this section as a short review. Many people might not be fully aware of its health benefits and properties, so learn more about this fruit here. If you are wondering where cerasee can be found, you should know that it is native to the Middle East and Africa, but it is available almost everywhere on the planet.

Cerasee health benefits:


  • Abdominal pain relief, including menstrual cramps
  • Eliminating toxins
  • Treating parasitic worms
  • Treating liver conditions
  • Treating skin problems
  • Constipation relief

What you need:


  • Cerasee leaves with vines
  • Ginger
  • Water
  • Honey (optional)

What you have to do:


  • Create an infusion by boiling the cerasee leaves and ginger in water.
  • Add honey, according to your preferences, and enjoy on a daily basis as part of your detox plan.


Coriander, Cumin & Fennel (Ayurveda) Detox Tea Recipe

As Joyful Belly explains, “In Ayurveda teas are the traditional method of delivering the medicinal effects herbs and spices to your body’s tissues”. Coriander, cumin and fennel tea is one of the most beloved Ayurveda teas out there, owing to its powerful detoxifying properties. The recipe is really simple and you will need small amounts of each ingredient to get it right.

What you need:


  • Cumin – ¼ teaspoon
  • Coriander seeds – ¼ teaspoon
  • Fennel seeds– ¼ teaspoon
  • Water – 1 ½ cups

What you have to do:

  • Boil the one and a half cups of water
  • Take the coriander seeds, cumin and fennel seeds and add to the boiling water
  • Allow the mixture to steep for five minutes
  • Strain the solution and drink the tea on a day to day basis throughout your detox plan

Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Tea

If you are not already aware of the magical properties that apple cider vinegar (especially with the “mother”) has for your body, you should immediately do a bit of research just to understand how potent this ingredient truly is. Aside from aiding your detox, apple cider vinegar can help cure even the gravest of conditions, thanks to its countless health benefits. You can use apple cider vinegar both topically and internally to solve health problems, but for detox purposes you have to drink it. It might be a bit difficult to wash down on its own, so here is a super simple apple cider vinegar detox tea recipe that you can make at home.

What you need:


  • Apple cider vinegar – 1 tablespoon
  • Organic, raw, local honey – 1 teaspoon
  • Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) – 1 teaspoon
  • Hot water – 1 cup

What you have to do:


  • Boil one cup of water and allow it to cool off a bit before adding the other ingredients.
  • Mix in the tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and the teaspoon of honey (we recommend raw honey).
  • To finish it off, add roughly a teaspoon of lemon juice, freshly squeezed.
  • We recommend that you enjoy this detox tea before meals.


Ginger Turmeric Detox Tea Recipe

All of the ingredients involved in this detox tea recipe (courtesy of Linda Wagner) have an overwhelming amount of health benefits each, all great for cleansing your body of toxins and staying away from disease. The ginger turmeric detox tea recipe preparation process might be a bit more lengthy than the others on our list, but the results are completely worth it.

What you need:


  • Lemons – 4
  • Ginger – 1 knob (2 inches long)
  • Turmeric Root (One 2 inch piece) or turmeric powder (2 teaspoons)
  • Cayenne pepper – 2 pinches
  • Vanilla stevia – 3 droppers
  • Water – 2 quarts
  • Juicer
  • Pitcher


What you have to do:


  • Take the 2 inch knob of ginger, turmeric root or turmeric powder and three of the four lemons and juice them all together in your juicer.
  • Take the pitcher and pour the mixture in, adding the two quarts of water, cayenne and vanilla stevia.
  • Slice up the remaining lemon thinly and add them to the mixture.
  • Mix all of the ingredients together well and leave it for roughly ten minutes before enjoying.
  • We recommend that you drink this as an iced tea; it will last for about five days when stored in the refrigerator.


Lemon, Ginger and Basil Detox Iced Tea Recipe

Another recipe that involves two of the yummy ingredients from the recipe above is the lemon, ginger and basil detox iced tea recipe, offered by Paleo Grubs. It is incredibly easy to prepare and you will benefit from all of the health properties that each powerful, individual ingredient has to offer.

What you need (the equivalent of 8 to 9 servings)


  • Ginger coins – 5
  • Lemons – 2
  • Basil leaves – ¾ cup
  • Honey – 3 tablespoons
  • Water – 9 cups
  • Pitcher

What you have to do:


  • Allow 9 cups of water to boil while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • Take the two lemons and slice each one in half, juicing them in the pitcher. Throw in the basil leaves, ginger coins and the juiced halves of lemon.
  • Add the boiling water to the pitcher and the three tablespoons of honey, stirring thoroughly.
  • Let the mixture steep and remove the lemon halves, basil leaves and ginger coins.
  • Add some ice before drinking.


3 Natural Drinks to Help Get Better Sleep

Fifty to 70 million Americans suffer frominsomnia. It’s more common among women. It is also common among people who are obese or have high blood pressure, anxiety or depression.

Lack of sleep can affect your immune system. Your body needs sleep to fight infectious diseases.

Long-term lack of sleep also increases your risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease.

The optimal amount of sleep for most adults is seven to eight hours of good sleep each night. Teenagers need nine to 10 hours of sleep. School-aged children may need 10 or more hours of sleep.

3 Natural Drinks to Help Get Better Sleep

Lemon Balm Tea


According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, lemon balm has been used to help promote sleep and reduce anxiety since the Middle Ages.

Steep lemon balm leaves in boiling water to make your own relaxation tea to help get better sleep.

Warm milk with honey


Milk is high in the amino acid tryptophan, reportedly has a calming effect on the brainand helps induce sleep.

Conclusive studies have been done that show milk does not raise tryptophan levels, but it can raise your internal body temperature when it’s heated, which will relax you and make you sleepy and calm.

Warm up about 1 glass of milk. Heat it until it’s a little hotter than you would comfortably drink, and stir in 1 tablespoon of honey.

Sprinkle with a ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg at the most, and let it cool to a temperature that is still nice and toasty warm but drinkable. Make this about 30 minutes before bed when you start winding down, sip slowly, and enjoy.

Banana smoothie


A banana smoothie is a great drink to sip on before going to bed. It’s delicious and easy to make.

For a super healthy and satisfying banana smoothie, simply blend half of a ripe banana with 1 tablespoon of almond butter, 1/2 cup of soy or almond milk and blend until smooth.

Note: Everyone has trouble sleeping from time to time. But if you frequently have insomnia, see your doctor to find out what steps you can take to improve your sleep.

2 Natural Remedies to Lower High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure-also known as “the silent killer”, affects 1 in 3 adult Americans, or roughly 67 million people, and that number only continues to grow.

If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you might be worried about taking medication to bring your numbers down.

If you successfully control your blood pressurewith a healthy lifestyle, you might avoid, delay or reduce the need for medication.

Natural Remedies to Lower High Blood Pressure

Ginger-Cardamom Tea


A study done in December of 2009 published in the Indian Journal of Biochemistry & Biophysics gave a group of participants 1 teaspoon of cardamom powder daily for several weeks.

The results showed a significant reduction in blood pressure. Combined with ginger and cinnamon, both warming spices that improve circulation, you can make a lovely tea to help your heart get healthy.

Ingredients:


  • 1/2 cup of water2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon of cardamom pods
  • 1 ½ tablespoons black tea or 1 teabag
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
  • 2-3 teaspoons of honey
  • Mortar and pestle

Preparation:

Crush the cardamom pods to release the oil-there’s no need to grind them finely. In a pot combine all the ingredients except for the honey. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 6-9 minutes until you get a rich caramel brown color. Stir in honey and then strain into a mug. Drink 1-2 times daily.

Hibiscus Tea


In a new study, drinking three cups of herbal tea containing hibiscus each day can lower high blood pressure.

Diane L. McKay, PhD, of Tufts University in Boston, presented the study of 65 healthy men and women with modestly elevated blood pressure at the American Heart Association (AHA) meeting here.

Overall, drinking hibiscus tea blends lowered systolic blood pressure – the top number in the blood pressure reading – by an average of 7 points.

Ingredients:


  • 1-2 teaspoon of dried hibiscus
  • 1 cup of fresh, piping hot water
  • Honey, lemon (optional)

Preparation:

Bring water to a boil and add the hibiscus and allow it to steep for 5 minutes. Add honey or lemon to taste, and drink 2-3 times daily.

How To Cure Gout At Home

The exact cause for gout still remains unknown, but research has shown that a high amount of uric acid is definitely one of the reasons. Also genetics, alcohol and lack of exercise can be a cause. The symptoms of gout are acute pain, swelling, intense tenderness and inflammation in the joints.

Gout can also be associated with hypertension, diabetes and uric acid kidney stones. We bring you some home treatments that can help heal gout and relieve its symptoms.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Apple cider vinegar, which is used to treat headaches and acid stomach, also helps treat gout and arthritis. The acidity in apple cider vinegar will help relieve acute pain. You can also add honey to the remedy to boost the body’s anti-inflammatory response.


  • Mix one teaspoon of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar in a glass of water.
  • Drink it two to three times daily.
  • If you find this remedy helpful, you can increase the dosage of apple cider vinegar to up to two tablespoons.


GINGER ROOT


The anti-inflammatory properties present in ginger root can be very helpful in relieving pain and inflammation. There are many ways to use ginger root in the treatment of gout.


  • Mix equal amounts of fenugreek powder, turmeric powder and dried ginger root powder (sonth). Have one teaspoon of this mixture along with warm water. Take it twice daily.
  • You can simply add ginger root in cooking recipes, or eat a small, raw piece of ginger root daily.
  • You can also add one-half teaspoon of ginger root to one cup of boiling water and mix it well. Drink this solution at least once daily.
  • Another option is to make a paste of ginger root with a little water and apply this paste on the affected area. Leave it on for about half an hour. Do this once daily.


BAKING SODA
One significant factor contributing to gout is an increase of uric acid in the body. Baking soda can help lower the amount of uric acid, giving you relief from the pain.


  • Mix one-half teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water.
  • Drink this solution four times a day but not more than that.
  • Continue up to two weeks.
If you are above 60 years, do not take more than three times in a day. Also, ignore this remedy if you suffer from hypertension.

LEMON JUICE
To get relief from gout pain, it is essential to alkalize the body and neutralize the excess uric acid in blood stream. This can be done easily with fresh lemon juice and baking soda. Along with lemon juice, also eat other fruits rich in vitamin C to strengthen the body tissues.


  • Mix the juice of one lemon with one-half teaspoon of baking soda. Let it sit for a few seconds until the fizzing stops, and then mix it in a glass of water. Drink it immediately.
  • Another option is to add the juice of half a lemon to a glass of water and drink it three times a day.


CHERRIES
Cherries, whether sweet or sour, can also be very helpful in treating gout due to their antioxidant properties. Cherries also contain anthocyanins, which can reduce inflammation as well as minimize gout flare-ups.


  • For gout patients, eating 15 to 20 cherries a day is highly recommended. For better results, start your day with some cherries.
  • Another option is to drink a glass of black cherry juice daily. You can also add a few minced garlic cloves in it.


EPSOM SALT
Epsom salt is another useful ingredient for home treatment of gout and other forms of arthritis. The high amount of magnesium present in Epsom salt will also improve the condition of your heart and lower high blood pressure. Soaking the affected body part in warm water mixed with Epsom salt relaxes aching muscles and relieves pain.


  • For a leisurely bath, add two cups of Epsom salt to warm bath water.
  • Soak your body in it until the water starts losing heat.
  • Do this once a week. If you have severe gout, you can try it two or three times a week.


BANANAS
Bananas are also very effective in treating gout. The high potassium content in bananas will help convert uric acid crystals into liquid form that will be flushed out of the body later through urination. Bananas also contain moderate amounts of vitamin C, which can be very effective in managing swelling and pain.


  • Simply eat one or two bananas daily, and soon you will notice improvement in your condition.
  • Another option is to add one ripe banana to one-half cup of yogurt. This will also help to keep diarrhea away.


APPLES
It is very common to hear people say, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” It’s a good, healthy habit to eat at least one apple daily, especially when you have gout.

Experts suggest eating an apple after each meal. The malic acid present in apples will help neutralize uric acid in the body and thereby relieve gout pain and inflammation. If you do not like to eat apples, you can try apple juice. Along with an apple, it is also a good idea to eat raw carrots daily.

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

Activated charcoal is known to absorb uric acid; hence, it can be safely used for gout treatment. Those suffering from gout should take a charcoal bath twice or three times a week.


  • Mix one-half cup of charcoal powder with some water until it forms a paste. Put the paste in a tub and add more water. Soak your affected body part for at least half an hour. This remedy is a good solution for gout in the ankle joint or big toe.
  • For other affected body parts, make a charcoal paste and apply it on the skin. Leave it on for half an hour; then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
  • Alternatively, you can take activated charcoal capsules orally to relieve gout pain and inflammation. Consult your doctor before using this option.


COLD WATER
PLACING THE AFFECTED AREA IN COLD WATER WILL REDUCE SWELLING AS WELL AS PAIN. WHEN YOU HAVE GOUT, DO NOT USE ICE DIRECTLY ON THE SKIN; IT CAN DAMAGE THE SKIN AND MAKE YOUR CONDITION WORSE.


  • Immerse the inflamed, swollen joint in cold water for 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat the process several times a day.
  • You can use an ice pack for about 15 minutes, but wrap it in a towel before placing it on the affected area. Do this twice a day. Avoid excess use of ice packs because it can lead to crystallization of uric acid.

So, if you are suffering from gout, simply try these natural remedies to get relief from the pain and inflammation. Bear in mind, there is no quick cure. Time and determination are required to treat gout.

These 2 Natural Medicines Make The Stomach Pain Disappear Immediately

These simple but very effective recipes come from the collection of Muhammad Hamrajev, president of the Academy of Traditional Medicine. They are 2 of the most effective remedies for stomach ache because they have been known to stop the pain within 5 minutes. Check them out.

Recipe No. 1

Drink Pumpkin Juice:

To a half a liter of pumpkin juice add 2 tablespoons of honey and a tablespoon of citric or tartaric acid.

The pain ceases immediately from this juice.

Recipe No. 2

Grind corn and peas 6:4  (6 parts corn and 4 parts peas).

Pour boiling water over the mixture and drink it.

This is a proven and popular natural remedy for gastritis.

If your stomach hurts, this drink will immediately stop the pain.

Let us know which one helped you and make sure you share these recipes with your friends if you liked them.

How To Cure Gingivitis With Turmeric, Coconut Oil, Baking Soda Or Lemons (No Dentist Required)

Gingivitis occurs when the gums are inflamed due to a bacterial infection, which should be treated in the early stages. The common symptoms of the condition are receding, swollen and bleeding gums. Thankfully, there are some natural remedies which can reduce the symptoms and cure the condition easily. Here are some of them:

Salt


Dissolve some salt in a glass of lukewarm water then swish the solution in your mouth to eliminate the bacteria that caused the infection and balance the pH levels in your mouth. The salt will help you reduce the swelling as well.

Ingredients


  • Half a teaspoons of salt
  • A glass of lukewarm water or mustard oil


Preparation

Add the salt in the glass of water and use the solution 2-3 times a day. You can also prepare a paste of some salt and mustard oil, then apply it on your gums and leave it to work for 3 minutes. For best results, repeat the procedure 3 times a day.

Baking soda


Baking soda can be found in every household and it has numerous beneficial uses such as alkalizing the pH levels in your mouth.

Ingredients


  • 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil
  • 1-2 cups of warm water


Instructions

Swish the solution in your mouth for 10 minutes then spit it out before rinsing with warm water.

Lemon juice


Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C which has potent anti-inflammatory properties that will reduce the inflammation caused by gingivitis.

Ingredients


  • Lemon juice from one lemon
  • A glass of warm water


Preparation

Combine both ingredients and wash your mouth with the mixture every day to eliminate the bacteria and treat the symptoms of gingivitis.

Aloe Vera


Aloe Vera has strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which work great against gingivitis and its symptoms.

Ingredients


  • Aloe Vera gel


Instructions

Extract some gel from Aloe Vera leaves, then rub it on your gums to reduce the swelling and inflammation and effectively reduce the condition.

Clove oil


Clove oil has been used for oral infections and toothache for centuries. It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which will certainly help against gingivitis.

Ingredients


  • 3-5 drops of clove oil
  • Cotton swab


Instructions

Put some clove oil drops on a cotton swab, then apply it on the swollen gums for a couple of minutes, or chew on a piece of clove every day to treat and prevent gum and teeth disease.

Turmeric


Turmeric and its active ingredient curcumin have strong anti-inflammatory effects which are ideal against inflammatory diseases such as gingivitis.

Ingredients


  • 4 tablespoons of turmeric
  • 8 tablespoons of Neem powder
  • ¼ of a teaspoon of Alum powder
  • ¼ of a teaspoon of salt


Preparation

Put the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly, then transfer them in an air-tight container. To use the mixture, rub some of it on the inflamed gums and leave it to act for 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water. For best results, repeat the process twice a day.

Guava leaves


Ingredients


  • 5 guava leaves
  • 2 cups of water


Preparation

Boil the water in a pot, then add the guava leaves and let the mixture simmer on low heat until the water evaporates. Leave the mixture to cool down then strain it and rinse your mouth with it 2-3 times a day.

Chewing clean guava leaves for a couple of minutes can help too, and you can also use a paste made from crushed guava leaves and water by applying it on the swollen gums.

Sage


Gingivitis can be also resolved by sage and peppermint. These plants have strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties which will reduce the symptoms and eliminate the bacteria that caused the infection.

Ingredients


  • 1 tablespoon of sage or peppermint
  • 1 cup of water


Preparation

Bring the water to a boil, then add the herbs and simmer on low heat for an additional 10 minutes. Leave the mixture to cool down then strain it and rinse your mouth with it a couple of times a day.

In order to prevent gingivitis, you must:


  • Brush your teeth regularly twice a day;
  • Floss every day;
  • Visit your dentist regularly;
  • Quit smoking;
  • Increase your vitamin C intake;
  • Change your toothbrush every couple of months;
  • Use mouthwash regularly;
  • Avoid consuming too much sugary foods.