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Measles diet


Juices of fresh fruits like oranges and lemons frequently.


At the beginning of the treatment, the patient should be given juices of fresh fruits
like oranges and lemons frequently. This is sufficient as the child suffers from a
lack of appetite during this period.


All-fruit diet followed by well-balanced diet


As the condition improves, the child can be placed on an all-fruit diet for a
few days. Thereafter he Home Remedies for Menstrual Problems


Menstrual Problems treatment using Parsley


Parsley is one of the most effective among the several home remedies in the
treatment of menstrual disorders. It increases menstruation and assists in the
regularization of the monthly periods. This action is due to the presence of apiol,
which is a constituent of the female sex hormone estrogens. Cramps, which are
a result of menstrual irregularities, are relieved and frequently corrected entirely
by the regular use of parsley juice, particularly in conjunction with beet juice; or
with beet, carrot, and cucumber juices. The recommended quantity is 75 ml of
each of the four juices.


Menstrual Problems treatment using Ginger


The use of ginger is another effective home remedy for menstrual disorders,
especially in cases of painful menstruation and stoppage of menstrual flow. A
piece of fresh ginger should be pounded and boiled in a cup of water for a few
minutes. The infusion, sweetened with sugar, should be used thrice daily after
meals as a medicine for treating this condition.


Menstrual Problems treatment using Sesame Seeds


Sesame seeds are valuable in menstrual problems. Half a teaspoon of powder of
these seeds, taken with hot water twice daily, acts excellently in reducing
spasmodic pain during menstruation in young, unmarried anaemic girls. Its
regular use, two days prior to the expected periods, cures scanty menstruation. A
warm hip bath containing a handful of crushed sesame seeds should be
simultaneously taken along with this recipe.


Menstrual Problems treatment using Papaya


The unripe papaya helps the contractions of the muscle fibres of the uterus and
is thus beneficial in securing a proper menstrual flow. Papaya is especially

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