Ajwain for urinary problems

Eating 2gm of ajwain powder along with food 2-3 times a day relieves the urinary problems to a great extent.

Ajwain - Thymol seeds.

Setaria italica or the Foxtail millet

Fox tail millet : image released into the public domain by author Madhavi.

I bought a bag of  Foxtail millet in a specialized health food store. It is a common grain in south India and very moderately priced.
The nutritional values are as given below (the values are from icrisat site)

Nutritional value of foxtail millet grain (100 g-1)
• Protein content: 10% to 12%
• Energy: 351 kcal
• Lysine content: 2.29% to 2.7%
• Thiamin: 0. 59 (mg)
• Fat content: 4% to 5%

The grains are very small and is quite bland after cooking but has an interesting flavor. It needs a spicy accompaniment to go along with it. It is filling and a good alternative to wheat and rice.
It is said to decrease blood sugar and the cholesterol levels in the blood.
(Preliminary research work has proved the same for experimental rats).

aka:
Thinai in Tamil
Korralu in Telugu.

Alum for body odor and excessive sweating.

Rubbing a smooth and wet block of alum on sweaty areas like the arm pits will reduce the body odor problem.

Finely powdered alum is mixed in the bath water. This reduces the excessive sweating in a person.

Alum -phitkari in Hindi , Patika in Telugu.

Papaya for Spleen health

Eating a few pieces of a ripe Papaya will reduce the symptoms associated with spleen problems.This can be done twice a day.
Pregnant ladies may avoid the fruit.

Pleehamu - Spleen in Telugu.

Lemon juice for sprains

Applying or gently massaging the sprained area with lemon juice reduces the swelling and the pain.

A tip to control drowsiness while studying

Dried dates are chopped into small pieces .Chewing on one or two pieces and gulping down a little milk after,  will keep drowsiness in check while studying. This also works well for students who suffer from headaches while studying. 3-4 dates can be eaten in a day. Excess amounts are not recommended.
Dried dates aka
endu karjuram in Telugu
Chuhara in Hindi
Ularntha perichai in Tamil.
For the picture you may refer:
http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.in/2010/11/bed-wetting-problems-in-children-tip-4.html

Surya Namaskar

Surya Namaskar  ( Salutation to the Sun god) is a set of exercises performed in continuum in a particular sequence.
   It is generally performed in the mornings on an empty stomach.It can be elaborated and enhanced by chanting mantras followed by some specific asanas and meditation.
  Practicing the Surya Namaskar has huge benefits.It is beneficial for a wide spectrum of physical ailments and also  has a huge positive impact on the emotional psyche.
       It also increases the energy level in a person and very useful for people who have very busy schedules .
      It is best to learn the techniques, the mantras and the dos and don'ts from a yoga teacher to practice it correctly.