Have you eaten potatoes with dairy products and felt heavy? Being versatile, affordable and able to compliment a variety of dishes, potatoes are one of the most consumed vegetables across the globe. It is worthy to note that potatoes can be mashed or boiled, baked or roasted and they are used in combination with many cuisines. It is known that potatoes are a good source of carbohydrates, fibres, minerals and vitamins etc and eating potatoes would provide us with many health benefits. The health benefits of eating potatoes are improved heart health, improved digestive health, provides sustained energy, helps to weight management etc. Avoid these foods with potatoes Avoid potatoes with non-veg foods: For optimal digestion, foods like meat, eggs and fish require an acidic environment. Potatoes would require an alkaline environment as they are starchy foods. When we consume NV foods with potatoes, our digestive system would be made to work harder and this can lead to issues like bloating, indigestion and sluggishness etc. Avoid potatoes with dairy products: It must be noted that dairy products are a superb combination with potatoes. By consuming potatoes with dairy products like paneer, milk, curd etc we might get issues like acidity and gas etc especially in those with sensitive stomachs. Avoid potatoes with baked vegetables: Combining baked vegetables with potatoes is not advisable. This can lead to overloading of the digestive system. Truth is that both potatoes and baked vegetables are rich in starch and fibres and intake of the combo would lead to bloating etc in us. Avoid potatoes with lentils and pulses etc: We could feel heavy by eating potatoes with lentils. Point is that lentils are high in proteins and fibres and combining with potatoes could slow down digestion in us plus fermentation in the gut and formation of gas etc. Avoid potatoes with bananas: Our digestive system would find it difficult to handle when we eat potatoes and bananas together. We could feel bloated and heavy. Avoid potatoes with acidic vegetables: It is important to note that we must not eat acidic vegetables like tomatoes etc along with potatoeses. This can lead to bloating, gas etc in us. Avoid potatoes with sugary foods: There could be rapid spikes in the blood sugar levels in us followed by sudden crashes if we eat potatoes with sugary foods like desserts and sweet beverages etc. There are chances of weight gain, metabolic issues etc. It would be good to consume potatoes with foods with fibres, healthy fats etc.

What makes eucalyptus very different from others is its superb aroma!! For its medicinal properties, eucalyptus has been sensational and has been appreciated across the world is known.  Eucalyptus contains bioactive compounds and antioxidants etc in it. In the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, a research study has been published regarding antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of eucalyptus leaf extract. From teas to inhalations to topical applications to over the counter products such as ointments, mouth washes and vapour rubs etc, eucalyptus leaves are used. Various benefits of eucalyptus leaves are High in antioxidants: Not many of us know that eucalyptus leaves have quercetin, catechin,gallic acid, syringic acid, vanillic acid, rutin, apigenin etc. Our body would get protection against oxidative stress and free radical damage etc through these compounds. It is noteworthy that a diet rich in antioxidants would reduce certain cancers, heart disease, neurodegenerative conditions etc. Provide relief from cold symptoms etc: It is really superb to mention here that eucalyptus can help us to reduce symptoms of cold, nasal congestion, bronchitis, sinusitis etc. Truth is that eucalyptol present in eucalyptus has got anti-inflammatory and mucus relieving properties. Tropical oils like eucalyptus oils are present in ointments like vicks vaporub etc and this can reduce coughs and congestion due to the presence of camphor and menthol combination. Good for treating dry skin: Skin ceramide content would get enhanced by eucalyptus leaves extracts and this would improve moisture retention and skin barrier function etc. Those persons with dermatitis, dry skin, psoriasis etc would benefit. There are many hair care and skin care products that have eucalyptus in them. Pain reducing effect: The analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of eucalyptus oil would help in reducing the pain in us. It has been brought out by research study that persons with rheumatoid arthritis would get benefitted by inhaling eucalyptus oil. Promotes good relaxation: It must be noted that eucalyptus inhalation has calming and soothing effects on our nervousus system. Parasympathetic responses would be stimulated and sympathetic nervous activity would be reduced by inhalation of eucalyptus. By this, issues like stress and anxiety would get lowered and we would feel very relaxed. For this reason only, aromatherapy using eucalyptus oil has become very popular these days. Good for dental health: Our oral hygiene would be good if we use eucalyptus having antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties in it. Gum bleeding and plaque would get reduced. It is true that lemon eucalyptus oil would function as insect repellent also. 

Does your soles, ankles, feet etc feel hot, tingling and painful especially in the nights, then it might be due to burning feet syndrome!! It is worthy to note that the burning feet syndrome can make lives very difficult, could create sleep disturbances and we might feel the need for immediate relief. This syndrome can be due to nerve damage caused by diabetes or due to overuse of feet, or due to PAD or peripheral artery disease or due to hypothyroidism, nutritional deficiencies etc. There are few medicines that can also cause burning feet syndrome in us such as statins, amiodarone, and chemotherapy drugs etc. Various effective remedies or ways to get relief from burning feet issue at home are Soaking in Epsom salt: Those persons with burning feet syndrome must soak their feet in water containing Epsom salt. This would help them to get relief from the pain. The presence of magnesium in the Epsom salt would relax the muscles and would relieve tension in the tissues etc. Those with diabetic peripheral neuropathy could get some relief from foot pain from warm saltwater baths. This has been published in the National Institute for Health. To a tub of warm water half a cup of Epsom salt is added and he feet must be kept soaked in this for 15 minutes. By this, soreness would be eased.  Soaking in cold water: Nerve endings would get numbed and the temperature of the feet would get cooled down. Into the tub containing cold water, feet are immersed and kept for 15 minutes. This would calm down irritation, reduce heat and ease the discomfort. By adding some essential oils like peppermint oil or lavender oil etc would enhance the soothing effect. This method would not be suitable for those with blood circulation issues etc. Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation or RICE method: If the burning sensation in the feet is due to nerve compression or injuries etc, the RICE method would be useful to reduce pain in the feet. In the RICE method, resting would allow the person to recover from the strain, applying ice packs wrapped in a cloth would reduce inflammation and heat. Swelling of the feet could be controlled by compression through snug bandage. It is worthy to note that elevating feet above heart level would help in blood circulation and avoid build up of fluids etc. Soaking in Apple cider vinegar: Burning feet syndrome can alsoso be treated at home with the help of ACV or apple cider vinegar. To the tub containing water ACV is added and the feet are soaked for about 15 minutes.  This would provide relief from the burning sensation in the feet. There are chances that vinegar might strip moisture from the skin. Therefore after soaking the feet in ACV it is necessary to moisturise the feet to prevent dryness. Intake of supplements etc: Deficiencies in vitamin B and omega 3 fatty acids could also cause burning feet syndrome in us. Hence, intake of turmeric, ginger and fish oil could ease the symptoms of burning feet syndrome. The anti-inflammatory property of turmeric plays a role here and omega 3 fatty acids rich fish oil would help in blood circulation and protect nerves etc. Intake of ginger would lower inflammation. Doing foot massage: Those with burning feet syndrome can get relief from the burning sensation by foot massage. By massaging, blood flow would be stimulated and tension in the tissues would get reduced. For calming or soothing effect, it is superb to use coconut oil or olive oil for foot massage. Truth is that regular foot massage would provide relaxation, improve sleep etc.