Nutmeg (or Jaifal) For Babies | Nutmeg Benefits | Healthy Baby

Nutmeg or Jaifal is used as a spice in India. Nutmeg or Jaifal is a wonder herb for babies because of its amazing health benefits. Nutmeg or Jaifal has several health benefits that is why it is given to the baby.

Benefits of Nutmeg or Jaifal for Babies

1. Excellent Sedative : Nutmeg or Jaifal is an excellent sedative. It helps babies to relieve from abdominal pain, bloating and constipation. 

2. Treats Indigestion : Nutmeg is very effective for treating indigestion in babies. 

3. Treats Gastric Problems in Babies : Nutmeg helps in removing excess gas from intestines and also helps babies in relieving from stomach ache and cramping. 

4. Improves Appetite : Regular use of nutmeg shows improvement in appetite. It also helps in baby growth and good digestion.

5. Sleep Aid : Nutmeg induce good sleep in babies.

6. Good for Brain : Nutmeg is very good for brain. Nutmeg stimulates brain and increase concentration and good memory.

7. Improved Immunity : Nutmeg improves immunity in babies.

8. Treats Cough and Cold : As nutmeg is a hot spice. It also helps to treat cough and cold in babies.


How to Use Nutmeg or Jaifal in Babies
Take a grinding stone and wash it properly. Then pour some milk or water on it and rub the whole Nutmeg or Jaifal on grinding stone in circular motion and alternatively to and fro until you get some paste around 0.5 ml. Collect this paste in a spoon and pour some more milk or water to dilute it. Then give it your baby directly post that feed her immediately to change the taste of baby.

Dose 
You can give around 0.5 ml of it one time during summers and two times during winters.

10 Amazing Benefits of using Mustard Oil for Baby Massage

Baby Massage With Mustard Oil

Baby Massage is very important for infants. A gentle massage not only relaxes their body but also makes them more active and helps them to grow fast. Baby massage helps in stimulating blood circulation. It also helps in strengthening of bones. That is why regular gentle is must for babies.

Also choosing the right oil for baby massage is also very important. Mustard oil is generally recommended for baby massage during winter season.

Benefits of Baby Massage with Mustard Oil

1. Warming Effect

Mustard oil is known for its warming effect that is why it is recommended to give a gently mustard oil massage to babies during winter.

2. Stimulates Blood Circulation

A gentle massage with mustard oil stimulates blood circulation in the body.

3. Antibacterial Properties

Mustard oil has very good antibacterial properties so prevents child from infection.

4. Antifungal Properties

Mustard oil acts as a very good antifungal agent.

5. Moisturiser

Mustard oil is a very good moisturiser. It prevents baby's skin from dryness during winters.

6. Insect Repellent

The pungent smell of mustard oil acts as an excellent insect repellent. It keeps mosquitoes away from the body.

7. Treats skin infection

Because of its antifungal and antibacterial properties, it also treats skin infection.

8. Treats cough and cold

To treat cough and cold add some raw Garlic Cloves and Fenugreek Seeds (also known as methi in hindi) in mustard oil and boil it. Then set it out from flame and let it cool till it become luke warm. Then use this mild warm oil for baby massage. It will help baby to recover faster from cough and cold.

9. Treats baby cholic

To treat baby cholic add some Carom Seeds in mustard oil and bring it to boil. Then let it get cool for some time then use it for baby massage. It will really relieves baby.

10. Promotes hair growth

Mustard oil is very good for head massage. It increases blood circulation there by promotes hair growth on head.

 

Amazing Health Benefits of Wearing Toe Rings | Beauty | Health

Toe Rings beauty with health benefits.

Toe are worn by Indian married women since ages. Toe rings are made up of silver and comes in beautiful designs. Toe rings are worn on the second toe of each leg. Toe rings are used as an accessory and looks beautiful on the feet of married women. In India toe rings are worn by every Hindu married women.

Every married women wear Toe Rings without knowing the science behind it. So lets reveal science behind wearing Toe Ring by married women.



As you already know Toe rings are made up of Silver metal and are worn on the Second Toe of each feet. It is a proven fact that there is a nerve which starts from this toe and goes to the uterus and then to the heart. By wearing toe rings good circulation was ensured thereby strengthening the uterus.

Also it is said that Menstrual cycle of women is regulated by wearing Toe Ring.

Toe Ring also helps speedy conception that is the reason why it is recommended that married women should wear toe rings.

As toe ring is made up of Silver metal which is a good conductor, it absorbs the energy from the earth and passes it to the body thereby rejuvenation the entire system.

It is also said that gynecological problems can be treated by massaging the second toe of each feet.

So as you can see that toe rings not only decorate your feet but also maintain balance in your body.

Here I am summarizing the health benefits of wearing toe rings

1. Regulates Menstrual Cycle
2. Helps in speedy conception
3. Rejuvenate the entire system
4. Strengthens uterus  

So if you are still not wearing toe rings, start wearing as it will not only style your feet but indeed are extremely helpful to maintain balance in your body too.

Baby Massage | Way of Doing | Benefits

Massage is a beautiful way to connect to your baby and set up a close bond with her. Massage can soothe your baby and help her to sleep. There are many benefits of baby massage. You can start doing massage right after 2-3 days of birth. You can use any baby oil for massaging. You need to massage your baby regularly for 15-20 mins and 2 times a day for faster growth.

Massage not only soothe your baby but also ....

• establishes a bond between you and baby
• relaxes the baby
• helps baby to sleep
• stimulates the production of feel good hormone (oxytocin)
• baby cry and fuss less
• helps in faster growth of baby
• makes baby more active
• boosts baby's immune system
• improves blood circulation
• sensory stimulation
• helps in digestion

Proper Way of Doing Baby Massage

For massaging you need :

• Baby Oil (Any branded baby oil/ mustard oil/olive oil)
• Towel 

First of all you need to take off all the jewelry items from your hands that can harm the baby and bring your hand to normal body temperature. Then take off your baby clothes gently and make sure that the room is little warmer so that your baby can lie down comfortably. Place your baby gently on the towel.

Take good amount of baby oil on your palm and rub your hands gently then start massaging your baby, starting from legs.

Leg Massage
Starting from legs gently wrap your hands around baby's leg and glide your hands down from her thigh to her toe. Repeat this for at least 20 times then do the same on other leg.

Belly Massage
Then move to belly massage. Place your hands at the level of your baby's navel. In a clockwise motion, rub your fingertips firmly and gently over her tummy in a circular motion. Repeat this for 10 times.

Arm Massage 
Gently roll your baby's arm between your hands, starting at her shoulder and moving down to his wrist. Repeat 20 times, and then switch to his other arm.

Neck Massage 
Support your infant's head and upper body with one hand. Place the thumb of your other hand on one side of her neck and your first two fingers on the other side. Then use your fingertips to gently rub your baby's neck in a circular motion. Repeat these circles a few times.

Back Massage
Gently hold your baby place her on your legs, her belly facing your knees. Start gliding your hands on her back starting from neck in downward direction. Repeat this few times. Then start making 8 on her back with your finger tips and repeat this for few times. 

Face Massage
Gently massage your baby cheeks in circular motion using your finger tips for 2-3 times. For massaging her forehead massage in circular motion 2-3 times. For eyebrow massage place your fingertips on the center of your baby eyebrows then glide your fingertips from the center of the brows in opposite direction to the end of eyebrows, repeat this few times. For nose massage, take some oil in your thumb and start moving your thumb from eyes corner to the center of the eyebrows in upward direction.

At any point of time during massaging if your baby started crying, you can stop massaging and console your baby first to make her feel comfortable and enjoy the massage. Generally baby cries for first few days when you start massaging, later they starting enjoying and also started interacting with you during the process.

Tips for massaging and consoling your baby

• Always take good amount of oil so that your hands can glide easily on the baby body.
• Take out all the jewelry items from your hands as it can harm your baby.
• If your baby is crying the best way is to hold her hands and look into her eyes and start talking to her. This gives your baby a confidence in you and baby will allow you to massage
• Sing some poem or song during massage, this makes baby feel good and will help you to interact with baby.
• Always talk to your baby while massaging.

    

Amazing benefits of Silver for babies | Silver Utensils | Silver Jewelery

Silver is said to be connected to the moon. Silver stimulates calmness and tranquility. Silver has numerous health benefits and have been used across time and culture. 

When a child is born, its very common in all religions to gift silver utensils, silver bangles, silver anklets, silver pendant to the new born. 

Do you know why this tradition of gifting silver utensils and jewelry to babies is being followed since ancient times. Listed below are some of the reasons :

Silver has surprising health benefits, it is a powerful antimicrobial agent that aids in cold and flu prevention, wound healing, and skin care. Silver also helps with internal heat regulation and blood circulation. When applied in the right quantity and manner, silver also provides protection against harmful electromagnetic radiation from cellphones and other electronics.  

Powerful antibacterial and antimicrobial agent
Silver metal has a unique property to decontaminate water from all its impurities and bacteria. People in olden days used to put silver metal in water in order to purify it for all the germs and impurities. Positively charged silver ions also bind to negatively charged oxygen receptors in bacteria, destabilizing their metabolic enzymes and causing them to suffocate.

Heat regulation and Improves blood circulation
Silver has the ability to generate an electrical field that distributes electricity and heat all around the body. The positively charged silver ions creates a conductive field that reflects electromagnetic radiations away from the body. This field stimulates the body’s existing conductivity and improves blood circulation and regulates body temperature.

Reduces Muscle pain
Silver especially magnetic silver jewelry is known to increase blood circulation and reduces pain in muscles.

Healing properties
Silver has very good general healing power.

Stimulates Energy Flow
It is believed that silver stimulates energy flow to itself. So when silver jewelry is on body, it helps to accumulate more energy. It also seemed to help avoiding lethargic tendencies and as a result of wearing it you may feel re-vitalized and stronger. It helps you to concentrate your thoughts. 

Benefits of wearing silver for New Born
As the new born baby has a weak immune system and they face heightened exposure to germs and electronics during travel and toxic urban environment its very important to protect them, Silver bangles and anklets can play very important role for protecting them against such exposure. As now you know the importance of silver start using those silver gifts and enjoy the goodness of silver.



Also read Amazing health benefits of wearing toe rings

About Pregnancy and pregnancy hormone hCG

Hey all newly pregnant ladies.......

First of all congratulations and as I always say Happy pregnancy.. :) . So if you are first time pregnant, you would surely have lots of questions in your mind. I have already gone through it...and I used to spend lots or almost all of my time on google to find what is going to happen with me now........wht is the next step and all.....

So today I am going to share some info about the pregnancy stages.....I hope many of u might be aware of but still for those who wants to know ......

So here we go.......

hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) also called pregnancy hormone
This hCG hormone is produced during pregnancy.

Average level of hCG :

• Non pregnant women  : <5 milli-international units per millilitre (mlU/ml)
• 3 weeks pregnant after LMP : 5-50 mlU/ml
• 4 weeks pregnant after LMP : 50-500 mlU/ml

Level can first be detected by blood test about after 11 days of conception. 

And through urine test after 12 to 14 days.

Pregnancy is categorized in 3 trimesters :

1st Trimester :  The first three months of pregnancy are very critical and crucial for a healthy pregnancy. Special care is required during this period.Generally ladies gets morning sickness and they feel very tired during this phase. Generally it is recommended to take rest, avoid travel, avoid caffeine (tea/coffee/cold drink) and avoid papaya and pomegranate during this phase.

2nd Trimester : The next three months of pregnancy, actually this is the golden period of pregnancy where most of women are free from morning sickness and can even travel.

3rd Trimester : These are the last three months of pregnancy, where you actually should start preparing yourself for d day that is for the delivery, like you should start doing exercises (butterfly, breathing and squatting mainly), drink lots of water, take rest, go for walk etc.

During your entire pregnancy you will have multiple scans for detecting proper growth of baby and indeed you will get a chance to see your baby... :)

First scan will take place right after the positive hCG blood test report. 

To your surprise you will be able to hear your baby's heartbeat when you are 6 weeks pregnant after your LMP (Last Menstrual Cycle). Isn't this wonderful.

So happy pregnancy ladies...!!!!
                   

Pregnant or not ???

Hi friends,

Are you pregnant ???....If not yet confirmed then don't worry I'll help you. 

So if you have a regular period cycle and you have missed it or its delayed then you always have an option to test it using any home pregnancy test kit. Many options are available in the market. 

Pregnancy test kit measures the pregnancy hormone, human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) in your body. Home pregnancy tests detects the presence of hCG in your urine.

Big question....  how soon can I detect my pregnancy ? 

Using sensitive pregnancy test kit you can detect even 4 days before your due date. Amazing isn't it...... The sensitivity of pregnancy test kit is described in the packaging as mlU/ml. Pregnancy tests range from 10mlU/ml to 40mlU/ml. You can go for 10mlU/ml if you want to detect it at the earliest. 

But it is recommended to test after 5-6 days of missed periods as at that time hCG level will be high enough to detect. 

Negative Pregnancy test kit result.... don't worry...

If the result is negative then mostly you are not but still there are chances that you are pregnant. So the best way is to go for a blood test in lab which will detect the hCG level (pregnancy hormone ) in your blood. This is the most trusted way of detecting pregnancy as this is far more accurate that home pregnancy test kits....so ladies go for it to confirm your pregnancy.........


Pregnancy Confirmed......

Congratulations.......!!!!!! and for more info  read my next blog..till then take care ladies and yes happy pregnancy.....!!!!

Third trimester check list

Hey all would be moms..

Since you have entered your third trimester so its very common to feel really excited and at the same time little nervous too. So here I am writing a blog for all of you which I hope will help you all..

Third trimester dos 

• Drink lots of water as much as you can. Minimum 8 glass a day. 

         

          This will help you and your baby both.

• Start going for a long walk twice a day..morning and evening. As walking is the best exercise and it really helps if you are planning for normal delivery

       

• Start doing exercises and yoga as it will help to make your body flexible and will indeed help during labor.

         Especially breathing exercise, butterfly and squatting one.

• Take a healthy diet, don't skip the meals. Try to add more roughage and raw fruits and vegetables in your diet.

• Start taking hot milk with 2-3  tablespoons of ghee in it. This will help during labor. 

• Practice your hobby and try to be in a good mood as it is said that your mood will affect baby's mood too...

• Pack your hospital bag..As now you need to rush to the hospital at any point of time and its good if you have your bag ready.

Thats all would be moms for this blog......will write more in my next blog..till then take care and enjoy  and yes happy pregnancy,.. !!!!!   :) :)