November 12, 2009 at 7:27 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged head lice home remedies, head lice remedy, natural head lice remedies, natural head lice treatment
Head lice are an undesirable and repulsive parasite that really upset the one who happens to find them in the hair. Head lice even lead to social distancing and isolation of the person often who is inflicted with it. Unfortunately, head lice can travel from one person’s head to another very easily. When they enter a person’s hair, the scalp becomes scratchy because the lice get stuck to the scalp and bite, which results in itchiness and sometimes more serious problems. Getting rid of head lice is sometimes an uphill task, as they can reappear promptly even after removing them, as they lay nits in the hair. One needs to be really patient and vigilant to break the cycle, in order to keep them at bay constantly.
Head Lice Remedies
There are numerous home remedies that can effectively remove head lice for good.
- Olive oil and tea tree oil are powerful components that combat head lice. Take half a cup of olive oil and mix about three tablespoons tea tree oil in it. Massage it on the scalp and hair well. Leave it on for about an hour and wash the hair well. After that, pour some vinegar in your palms and apply to your hair. Rinse it off with hot water after some minutes. Vinegar works its way in loosening the grip of the nits that cling to the hair shaft. Use a lice comb to remove lice and nits after your hair dries.
- Petroleum jelly is also a useful product that controls head lice. Apply the jelly thoroughly on your entire head. Leave it on for hours together, preferably overnight, or longer for even better results. However, removing all the jelly will be a prolonged task. You’ll have to pay minute attention and devote a long time for removing it from your hair by shampooing more than once. Mayonnaise is another ingredient that can put an end to the menace of head lice. For that, coat your whole head and scalp with mayonnaise. Let it stay on your head for about an hour or two and wash it off thoroughly. This treatment will smother the lice as well as the nits. Comb your hair with a fine toothed comb or lice comb to remove them and condition your hair finally.
- And, as an added protection measure, wash all your bed sheets, quilts, clothing and material that you used when you had head lice to minimize reoccurrence of the nasty pests.
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November 12, 2009 at 7:10 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged baby thrush treatment, thrush home remedy, thrush remedies, thrush treatment naturally, thrush vaginal infection, vaginal thrush treatment
Thrush is an infection caused by a yeast germ called Candida. This infection can be caused among babies in their mouth or skin, or among women in the vagina, which is known as vaginal thrush. Most women experience this condition at some point of time. It is caused by no specific reason as such and normally isn’t a serious condition. Generally, Candida exists around the vaginal area in minute numbers, and mostly don’t cause problem as the other harmless bacteria. This is because the immune system restrains Candida from affecting the body. It is quite rare that Candida gets an opportunity to become active and affect the vagina. There may be discharge from the vagina due to thrush and some itching, burning, soreness and redness. Though it’s easy to get rid of thrush when the symptoms are minor, when it is a bit strong, it may need treatment in women as well as babies.
Home Remedies For Thrush Treatment
To control thrush, you need to maintain cleanliness always and very consistently at that. There are a number of natural remedies that help you gain control over its spread.
- Ingredients like garlic possess strong antifungal and antibacterial qualities which can diminish thrush in some cases.
- To overcome the problem, take a carefully peeled clove of garlic, wrap it in a muslin cloth, and gently insert it into the vagina. You have to leave it inside overnight.
- Tea tree oil is another ingredient that aids stopping thrush. Apply diluted tea tree oil on the tip of a tampon and insert it in your vagina. You can also dip a cotton ball in diluted tea tree oil and wipe the area surrounding the vagina, or sprinkle it on the panty liner. Tea tree oil is powerful in combating thrush effectively.
- Natural yogurt is also useful in tackling thrush. You can eat yogurt to get relief and also insert it into the vagina.
- Vinegar can also be used in controlling thrush. Apply it gently on the affected area regularly. You need to avoid eating too much sugar, as the Candida bacteria thrive on sugar.
- In case of thrush developing in babies, the mothers should be careful about hygiene of their body, particularly nipples and then proceed with breast- feeding.
- You must stay very clean for which you need to keep washing hands several times a day. If the situation does not improve soon, then don’t delay a visit to a doctor, who will examine you and tell you what needs to be done to counter the problem.
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November 12, 2009 at 5:54 am
· Filed under Treatments ·Tagged adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder cure, frozen shoulder pain relief, frozen shoulder remedies, frozen shoulder treatment
Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a painful, inflamed, and stiff condition of the shoulder that usually affects people in their middle age and especially between 40-60 years. The symptoms make it difficult for the sufferer to carry out daily chores, as it makes movement of the shoulder very difficult. The condition can make a person so incapacitated that they find it difficult and painful to carry out simple tasks like brushing teeth or even combing hair. There are three stages of frozen shoulder – freezing, frozen, and thawing. The first stage, freezing stage, is when the problem begins and pain and stiffness sets in. In the frozen stage, joints start to stiffen, experience restriction in movement and become most painful. The third stage is thawing, wherein the problem starts to ease. But, thawing does not mean an end of the problem. The problem recurs even after subsiding. There are no specific causes of frozen shoulder but it’s usually caused by trauma or an injury, bad posture, problematic auto-immune system or even heart diseases, diabetes, and lung disease. Women are more susceptible to the ailment than men.
Home Remedies For Frozen Shoulder Treatment
Usually, the treatment of frozen shoulder involves physiotherapy along with moist heat or ice ultrasound. Physiotherapy includes specific exercises for the shoulder and also some stretching exercises, which must be done at home. Even if the exercises are painful in the beginning, one has to continue it to cure the problem.
- Warm oil massages are beneficial for relaxing muscles. Have someone give you a massage to loosen the muscles and make movements easier.
- Soaking black sesame seeds in water overnight and consuming the next morning is known to alleviate pain and stiffness of the shoulder.
- Taking a hot shower or soaking in a bathtub with warm water and half a cup of Epsom salt for 20 minutes everyday also alleviates pain and loosens muscles.
- A warm bath or shower especially before exercise is beneficial as it increases blood flow in the region and stretches the tissues. Applying hot and cold compresses on the shoulder also alleviates the symptoms. Ice is known to be one of the best curers of pain and hot compress is good for relaxing muscles.
- It’s also important to maintain good posture all the time to prevent frozen shoulder. Check for your posture in the mirror before beginning your exercise session. And, remember that the therapy is a long and painful process. Continue it nevertheless to get positive results.
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November 4, 2009 at 5:44 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged appendicitis pain relief, appendicitis remedies, appendix home remedies, appendix natural remedies, relieve appendicitis pain
Appendicitis is an inflamed condition of the appendix, which leads to excruciating pain in the lower end of the abdomen, since that is where the appendix is located. Appendicitis can be a chronic or acute problem that affects both men and women equally, and usually affects people between the ages of 10 to 30. The problem is easily curable with a simple surgery that can bring the sufferer’s condition back to normal in two weeks. But, if left untreated it can lead to death if it bursts and causes an infection. The symptoms of appendicitis include a sudden pain in the center abdomen initially that shifts to lower side gradually, indigestion, diarrhea or constipation, and fever. Appendicitis is usually caused by bacterial infection in the intestinal tract or because of build up of excessive toxic waste in the cecum, the part with which the large intestine begins. This toxic waste inflames and irritates the appendix leading to the painful condition of appendicitis.
Home Remedies For Appendicitis Pain
Though appendicitis can be cured by surgery, there are treatments that one can undertake at home to prevent and get relief from the problem.
- One of the best treatments of appendicitis is consuming a mix of 100 ml juices of beetroot and cucumber each, and 300 ml of carrot juice twice everyday.
- You can also have the juices of coriander, radish and spinach regularly.
- Consuming tea prepared from fenugreek seeds is also very beneficial for the treatment of appendicitis. Boil one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in one liter of water for 30 minutes over a low flame. Strain it and set it aside to cool till it becomes lukewarm. Drinking this regularly will prevent excess mucus and waste from forming in the appendix.
- Those who have chronic appendicitis must have about a liter of buttermilk everyday to get rid of the problem.
- The sufferer can also consume one teaspoon of green grams everyday to treat appendicitis.
- A combination of raw ginger powder and turmeric powder alleviates pain and swelling caused by appendicitis.
- It’s also important for the patient of appendicitis to be on a specific diet with lots of water to flush out the waste from the body. Consuming juicy fruits like watermelon and cucumber would also be beneficial.
- Other than that, squeezing lime and honey in a glass of lukewarm water and consuming it soothes appendicitis.
The patient must have fruits, milk, nuts, steamed vegetables, buttermilk, salads, sprouts, homemade cottage cheese, and sugarcane juice on a daily basis.
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November 3, 2009 at 1:11 pm
· Filed under Symptoms and Causes ·Tagged celiac disease symptoms, celiac free diet, celiac remedies, symptoms of celiac disease
Celiac is a genetic and hereditary disease of the small intestine caused by gluten (a type of wheat protein) intolerance. The patient of celiac cannot absorb gluten. So when he consumes anything that contains gluten, it tears down villi, a substance found on the surface of small intestine and which makes the small intestine absorb other nutrients. So, essential nutrients like calcium, vitamins, and minerals are not absorbed by the person’s system leading to malnutrition. Celiac disease has some very apparent symptoms. The patient suffers from gases and sudden bloating along with experiencing abdominal pain along with diarrhea or constipation and vomiting. Some more symptoms of celiac disease include rapid weight loss, anemia, joint pain, mood swings, skin rash, fatigue, mouth sores, tingling and numbness in hands and feet, and also foul smelling stool. However, getting a medical test to get the right diagnosing is important. Though the disease is hereditary, a severe case of gastroenteritis during childhood, an accident, Down’s Syndrome, and Turner’s Syndrome can also lead to celiac.
Celiac Disease Diet Tips
Unfortunately, there is no medical treatment for celiac and its only remedy is stopping the consumption of products with gluten content for the rest of the sufferer’s life. Food products that have high content of celiac are wheat, barley, rye, rice, and grains. So, the sufferer must avoid these and other wheat based products like pasta and breads. Fast foods are almost like poison for a celiac patient. Processed and canned food, salad dressing, fillers like ketchups and sauces, yogurt, ice creams, coffee, and sausages must be avoided by the sufferer. While choosing for foods, the patient needs to keep an eye on the gluten content in the product. Such a stringent diet makes it a difficult condition for a patient to deal with.
Since the patient cannot absorb the nutrients in food, he or she needs to ensure that the food is chewed really well before swallowing. Consuming olive leaf extract is also beneficial for the patient as it strengthens the immune system and prevents any further damage. The patient must consult a doctor or a qualified nutritionist about his or her diet, and care must be taken to stick to the diet because celiac can lead to severe ailments like osteoporosis, seizures, and intestinal cancer if not taken care of. The long term effects of also includes infertility, and weak teeth and bones. The sufferer must drink lots of water to avoid gases and constipation.
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November 3, 2009 at 12:36 pm
· Filed under Healthy Food ·Tagged banana health effects, banana health properties, banana nutritional values, benefits of eating bananas
Banana is one of the most popular and easily available fruits in the world. It is a rich in natural sugars like glucose, fructose and sucrose that make it an excellent source of energy. It also contains a large amount of natural fiber and moisture, besides having a high mineral content. Among the several health benefits of banana, the most popular are the ones that relate to digestive problems. Because of its smooth, moist nature banana functions as an effective laxative and is of great help in treating chronic cases of constipation. Ripe bananas mashed and mixed with a pinch of salt, are also very useful in treating diarrhea. Bananas also help counter hyperacidity in the stomach and thereby provide relief from the symptoms of indigestion. They also have a soothing effect on intestinal ulcers and help in curing them.
Banana Health Facts
Bananas are also rich in iron, and are therefore a very good natural means of treating anemia. You may also include four or five ripe bananas in your regular diet if you suffer from body pains caused by arthritis and gout. Since banana contains very little protein and salt and has a good amount of carbohydrate, it helps treat infections in the kidney and urinary problems. Regular consumption of bananas is believed to prevent the formation of stones in the kidney and the gall bladder. Banana also contains a high level of potassium, which makes it effective in checking high blood pressure and consequently reducing the risk of strokes. A diet comprising only bananas and skimmed milk also helps in weight reduction if followed for a couple of weeks at a time till the desired results are achieved. On the other hand, underweight people can consume bananas daily in order to put on weight. Bananas are also supposed to relieve pre-menstrual syndrome and control excessive bleeding and pain during periods. It is also believed that bananas stimulate the production of a natural chemical called steronin in the brain that enhances mental capacity and prevents ailments like Parkinson’s disease. Bananas are also rich natural sources of calcium and magnesium, and thus strengthen bones. Bananas help replenish vitamins to the body, and are hence useful in countering the effects of a hangover. You should blend a couple of ripe bananas with a cup of yogurt and a teaspoon of honey and eat this mixture to get rid of a hangover. You may also use mashed banana topically on the skin to treat burns and wounds. This produces a soothing, softening effect on the damaged skin cells and helps them heal faster.
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October 28, 2009 at 1:10 pm
· Filed under Treatments ·Tagged burning tongue remedies, burning tongue treatment, dry mouth burning tongue, home remedies for burning mouth syndrome
Burning tongue, more accurately known as the burning mouth syndrome, is a term used to refer to a condition in which not only the tongue but also in the lips, gums and palate. The burning sensation is often accompanied with pain and may last for a few hours to several days. Other symptoms of this condition are dryness of mouth, constant feeling of thirst, soreness inside the mouth, numbness at the tip of the tongue and a bitter, metallic taste in the mouth. The main reason behind this condition is oral infections caused by yeasts, though hormonal imbalances during menopause and imperfect functioning of the endocrine glands may also lead to a burning sensation in the mouth. Among other causes are lack of proper oral hygiene, damage caused to nerve endings inside the mouth, regular consumption of certain forms of medicines, irritation caused by oral dentures and deficiency of vitamin B12 in the diet.
Remedies For Burning Mouth Syndrome
There are a few home remedies that you may find useful in treating this condition.
- Always brush your teeth after eating and rinse your mouth with mouthwash at least twice a day in order to prevent the growth of yeast inside the mouth.
- Avoid excessively spicy food, as they can irritate the delicate tissues inside the mouth.
- Quit smoking and chewing tobacco, as these cause great damage to the inner lining of the mouth cavity and may lead to allergic reactions.
- You should also restrict your intake of tea and coffee. You should also increase your intake of natural sources of iron and vitamins.
- Green, leafy vegetables such as lettuce, leeks, spinach, broccoli and cabbage are especially useful in this regard. Whole grains, beans and soy products are also recommended.
- For temporary relief from the burning sensation inside the mouth, you can suck on a small piece of ice cube. This will help reduce the pain and irritation.
- You may also chew some sugar-free gum in order to induce greater production of saliva inside the mouth, which prevents the oral cavity from becoming too dry and prevents the burning sensation of thirst in the mouth and the throat.
- Saliva also has the natural property of cleansing away germs, and is therefore effective in preventing local infections.
- You may also apply a small amount of lavender oil on the tip of your tongue for temporary relief.
- Sometimes it also helps to cleanse the mouth with a solution of a little baking soda added to lukewarm water.
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October 28, 2009 at 1:03 pm
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged cure for rheumatism, natural remedies rheumatism, rheumatism cure, rheumatism remedies, rheumatism treatment
Rheumatism is a disorder in which the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the body joints become swollen and cause acute pain. This condition often affects older people, when the natural vitality of the body is on a decline. The most common symptoms of rheumatism are stiffness and pain in the joints, which is sometimes also accompanied with a slight rise in the body temperature. When this condition becomes chronic, it hampers normal body movement and causes disturbances in sleep. Even normal day-to-day activities may cause acute pain and exhaustion in such cases. The main reason behind this condition is the accumulation of toxins in the body, especially around the joints, over a significantly long period of time. Consumption of refined foods, sugar and red meats contributes greatly to this. Exposure to very cold water may also worsen the condition.
Home Remedies To Cure Rheumatism
Though there is no complete cure for rheumatism, you may follow a few natural remedies at home to lessen the intensity of the symptoms.
- Hot compresses are often useful in reducing local swelling and stiffness and lessening joint pains. You should apply a hot water bag on the affected parts of the body at regular intervals throughout the day.
- In order to cleanse your system of toxic wastes naturally, you should collect 50 gms of potato peel, wash them properly and boil them in a liter of water till its volume gets reduced to half. Strain the clear extract with a sieve and drink the decoction when it cools down to room temperature.
- In addition, you should also crush a raw potato to extract its juice and consume two teaspoons of this juice before every meal to treat rheumatism naturally.
- You should also extract the juice of a bitter gourd by cutting it into small pieces and then crushing it to pulp. To a cup of this juice add a teaspoon of honey and drink this mixture every day. In a few months, this improves the condition to some extent. Another natural remedy for treating rheumatism is the juice extracted from celery seeds. Half a teaspoon of this juice should be added to a cup of lukewarm water and consumed every day. You may also grind celery seeds finely and use them as condiment in cooked food for better results.
- Another popular remedy from the kitchen is the juice of fresh lemons. The patient should consume the juice of a couple of fresh lemons every day to reduce joint aches caused by rheumatism.
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October 28, 2009 at 12:53 pm
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged bad breath home remedy, bad breath natural treatment, bad breath remedies, halitosis treatment, home remedies for bad breath, remedies for halitosis
Bad breath, medically known as halitosis, can be a very embarrassing social problem. Foul mouth odor is caused by the growth of microorganisms, chiefly bacteria, in the particles of food that get stuck between the teeth, gums and even on the tongue. This causes the production of several gases that give the breath a bad smell. The problem is more pronounced immediately after having a meal and when the mouth is completely dry.
The best way of preventing bad breath is to maintain proper oral hygiene. You should not only wash your mouth properly with water after every meal but also brush your teeth after eating food. This ensures that any food particles that might be stuck in the mouth is washed out, and thereby prevents the growth of bacteria in the mouth. Flossing the teeth regularly is also recommended as this is an effective way of driving away even minute particles of food stuck between the teeth and gums, and in the farthest corners of the mouth. You should avoid excessive smoking and consumption of alcohol, as these worsen the problem. Also, restrict your intake of ginger, onion and garlic, as these contain a high level of sulfur that gives a very foul odor to breath.
Bad Breath Home Remedies
Besides these general measures, you may also follow a few natural tips to get rid of bad breath.
- Dry out the peel of a few pomegranates and then grind them to a fine powder. Add two teaspoons of this powder to a cup of water and drink this infusion twice a day.
- You may also mix this powder with lukewarm water and use the solution to gargle every day in the morning before breakfast and at night after dinner. This is an excellent solution for foul mouth odor.
- If you have eaten a lot of spicy food, you may chew a few dried coriander leaves in order to make the foul breath go away temporarily.
- Chewing a small piece of cardamom also makes bad breath go away for some time.
- Another popular and time-tested remedy for bad breath is to chew a teaspoon of fennel seeds after every meal.
- Chewing mint-flavored gum is also an easy and effective way of keeping bad breath at bay.
- You should also clean your tongue regularly with a solution of apple cider vinegar mixed in lukewarm water.
- Swishing your mouth with a few drops of clove oil added to a glass of saline water also helps.
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October 21, 2009 at 7:10 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged get healthy hair naturally, get shiny hair naturally, healthy hair home remedies, healthy shiny hair tips, remedies for silky shiny hair
Personal hygiene and diet are the two most crucial factors that determine the health and quality of hair. You should shampoo and condition your hair as frequently as your natural hair type requires. If you have oily hair, you may need to shampoo it every alternate day in order to wash off the excess sebum from your scalp as well as the dust particles that stick to the hair. However, you should go easy on the conditioner since your hair is already quite oily. On the other hand, if you have normal to dry hair, shampoo twice or thrice a week and use a generous amount of conditioner. Avoid using blow driers, curling irons, hair colors and styling agents frequently, as exposure to heat, pressure and strong chemicals robs hair of its natural oil and moisture content and makes it look dull and frizzy in the long run. It is also important that you nourish the roots of your hair by applying oil on your scalp at least twice a week. You may massage your scalp using your fingertips, with mildly heated coconut oil or almond oil, as this stimulates the hair follicles and makes hair grow faster, denser and shinier. You should also eat plenty of fresh fruits, green, leafy vegetables, whole grains and nuts, dairy products and eggs in order to supply essential nutrients to the hair follicles through the bloodstream and thereby make hair grow healthier.
Tips To Get Healthy and Shiny Hair Naturally
Besides these general measures, you may also follow a few specific remedies at home to make your hair naturally shiny.
- After shampooing your hair, soak it for 5 minutes in cold tea and then rinse it off with water. This gives your hair a soft, silky look. You may also use flat beer in a similar fashion to make your hair naturally shiny.
- A solution of apple cider vinegar and water may also be used before rinsing the hair finally with water in order to make hair naturally shiny and bouncy.
- For another remedy, blend two tablespoons of olive oil and an egg into a frothy mixture and apply it all over your hair and scalp 15-20 minutes before washing your hair. This is an excellent natural conditioner that strengthens the hair and gives it a natural shine.
- Once every week, massage your scalp and hair with a mixture of two teaspoons of gram flour and a cup of coconut milk. Leave it on for 15 minutes before washing your hair with a mild shampoo.
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