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  Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta) (Tropical Herb Native to India that adds Flavor and Health Benefits to Dishes) About Curry Leaves Curry leaves are a key ingredient in South Asian cuisine, particularly in India, known for their unique, aromatic, and slightly citrusy flavor. They enhance the taste of various dishes and are commonly used in curries and other traditional recipes. Beyond their culinary role, curry leaves offer notable nutritional benefits. They are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, contributing to overall health. Incorporating curry leaves into meals not only elevates flavor but also boosts nutritional value. Curry leaves are an excellent source of Vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as essential minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium. These nutrients play a vital role in overall health, supporting functions like immunity, vision, and bone health. Curry leaves are rich in antioxidants , such as flavonoids and alkaloids, which help combat free...

 

 Indian Curries Indian cookery is not the cookery of a single nationality or of recent civilization. It dates centuries back and is a combination of the cookery of many nationalities. The result is a complicated art dependent on religion, health, customs, taste and climatic conditions. The westerner does not realize this until he has lived among Indian for the greater part of his life.  The Indian cook does not depend on weights and measure; he uses his judgment and experience instead, so it is a difficult matter for outsiders to follow him. Failures and disappoints are bound to ensure unless you have something to rely upon. Curries are universally known, and yet outside India how impossible it seems to get a curry made in the proper way.  It is a fallacy to suppose that real curries are unobtainable in European countries. This erroneous idea, promulgated especially by those who have been resident in Indian, with regard to the ingredients used and the methods employed, i...

 Bath (shower) Bathing is not for cleaning your body only. It is extremely relaxing and soothing as well as reviving and stimulating. Bathing improves the skin of the entire body and replaces the moisture of our body. Tub-baths are more relaxing and luxurious, as different perfumes, oils and skin softeners can be added to the water. Taking bath in a very hot water DE-energizes the body. Marigold or calendula leaves, if added to the bath water, heal body scars and thread veins. Lime and mint leaves also contain healing properties. Like facial skin, body skin also needs restoration of oils. Almond paste, tied in muslin and used instead of soap, makes the body smooth. A few teaspoons of glycerin or almond oil added to bath- water make the bath more relaxing. To make  Bath oil  at home, mix three parts of castor oil and one part of any aromatic oil, bottle and use one teaspoon per bath. Another recipe for bath oil is to mix 3 of parts of almond oil to 1 part of any aromatic o...

  Neck care Your neck should be treated with as much tender care as your face. If you neglect your neck, it will show your age, no matter how marvelous your figure or facial skin is. It should be kept as clean as your face and nourishing creams you use for face should also be used for your neck. Whenever you wash your face, wash your neck also. If you apply foundation and powder on your face and neglect your neck, the result will be a sharp contrast between the two. Beside this, neck needs some special treatment as well. The appearance of neck depends on the way you hold your head. Correct posture is to hold your head high, chin up and slightly forward. If you have a faulty posture, the result will be double chin or flabby muscles. A good carriage of your whole body, especially the back, affects the carriage of your head and shoulders. Very rarely, one finds someone holding correct posture while walking or sitting. It adds or detracts from your total image. While walking,...

Legs and Feet care Your legs should be pretty and well groomed as your face and hands. Hard skin, uneven toe nails and hairy legs show that you are neglecting your legs and feet. Aching feet are the result off lack of proper exercises. Give them as much attention and same beauty care as your hands. Your footwear must be comfortable with not too pointed shoes or too high heels, which lilt at unnatural angles while walking. It is worthwhile to take weight off your feet during the day time. Take off your head. Ten minutes of relaxation like this gives relief to your aching feet. Cold and hot foot bath also help feet. Before retiring to bed at night, soak your feet in hot water for a couple of minutes to which a little alum powder has been added. Now soak them in ice-cold water for a few seconds. Repeat the process several times to help tired feet. For the beautifying of your feet, rub the calluses with a pumice stone every time you take bath. You can also gently rub rough sp...

Hair care Dandruff Dandruff is usually the result of excessive discharge from oil glands. Scalp starts shedding loose flakes. Severe dandruff might lead red, inflamed scalp which in turn might lead to hair falling out in patches. Such cases need medical attention. Ordinary dandruff can be treated with either medicated shampoo or by using antiseptic in the rising water. Cleanliness is most important. Brushes and combs should be cleaned after use and should never be borrowed. Dry scalp dandruff should be treated as you treat dry hair. Hair should be well-brushed before shampoo. Tips for treating Dandruff Best one egg and rub thoroughly into the scalp, in place of shampoo. Rinse with warm water. Repeat this treatment once a week. Equal parts of water and vinegar, mixed together and applied to scalp, before shampoo, are excellent for dandruff treatment. Yolk of an egg mixed with one ounce of spirits of rosemary, a pint of warm water and a pinch of borax may be rubbed thoroughly into the sc...