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The flowers of henna have been found valuable in curing headaches caused by
hot sun. The flowers should be rubbed in vinegar and applied over the forehead.
This remedy will soon provide relief.
Headache remedy using Cinnamon
Cinnamon is useful in headaches caused by exposure to cold air. A fine paste of
this spice should be prepared by mixing it with water and it should be applied
over the temples and forehead to obtain relief.
Headache treatment using Marjoram
The herb marjoram is beneficial in the treatment of a nervous headache. An
infusion of the leaves is taken as a tea in the treatment of this disorder.
Headache treatment using Rosemary
The herb rosemary has been found valuable in headaches resulting from cold. A
handful of this herb should be boiled in a litre of water and put in a mug. The
head should be covered with a towel and the steam inhaled for as long as the
patient can bear. This should be repeated till the headache is relieved.


Remedies for Hiccups
Some of the home remedies for hiccups are as follows Hold your breath, Gargle
with water, Place an ice bag on the diaphragm for sometime, Sip ice water
quickly, Close your eyes and gently press your eye balls, Drink a glass of soda
water quickly, Eat some sugar, Eat one tbsp peanut butter,


High Blood Cholesterol treatment using Lecithin


Lecithin, also a fatty food substance and the most abundant of the phospholipids,
is beneficial in case of increase in cholesterol level. It has the ability to break up
cholesterol into small particles which can be easily handled by the system. With
sufficient intake of lecithin, cholesterol cannot build up against the walls of the
arteries and veins. Lecithin also increases the production of bile acids made from
cholesterol, thereby reducing its amount in the blood, Egg yolk, vegetable oils,
wholegrain cereals, soyabeans, and unpasturised milk are rich sources of
lecithin. The cells of the body are also capable of synthesizing it as needed, if
several of the B vitamins are present.
High Blood Cholesterol treatment using Vitamins
Vitamins B6, choline, and inositol are particularly effective in reducing the level of
blood cholesterol. Wheat germ, yeast, or vitamin B extracted from bran contain
high quantities of these vitamins. Vitamin E also elevates blood lecithin and
reduces cholesterol. The patient should take liberal quantities of vitamin E-rich
foods such as sunflower seeds, safflower, soyabean oils, butter, and sprouted
seed and grains.
High Blood Cholesterol treatment using Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are valuable in lowering high blood cholesterol. They contain a
substantial quantity of linoleic acid which is the fat helpful in reducing cholesterol
deposits on the walls of arteries. Substituting sunflower seeds for some of the

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