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June 25, 2009 at 7:25 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged cure puffy eyes, home remedies for puffy eyes, how to get rid of puffy eyes, puffiness under eye, puffy eyes remedy
Puffy eyes are a condition in which the sensitive region around the eyes becomes swollen and looks dull. The most common causes for this condition are lack of sound and adequate sleep, excessive consumption of coffee, alcoholic beverages and salty foods. Though puffy eyes are generally only a temporary problem, in some cases it may be persistent and be caused by a faulty diet and lifestyle.
Puffy Eyes Remedies
There are a few simple home remedies for puffy eyes. You should decrease your intake of salty foods, as they cause the blood vessels beneath the skin under the eyes to retain more water and become swollen. It is also recommended that you maintain regular and long enough sleeping hours, as a hectic, irregular lifestyle is often at the root of the trouble. Also, keep away stress and anxiety, as these worsen the condition. Check if the problem occurs after the use of some cosmetic product. Very often, these products contain harsh chemicals and allergens that might irritate the soft and delicate skin cells under the eyes and cause puffiness. Tea bags are one of the most popular and effective home remedies for puffy eyes. Soak a couple of chamomile tea bags in lukewarm water and apply this on your closed eyelids for at least 15 minutes. Following this procedure daily after work relaxes the skin tissues around the eyes and prevents puffiness. The juice of cucumber is another natural product that helps reduce puffiness. Apply a few thin slices of cucumber or the pulp of a cucumber on the eyes. You could also use potato slices in the same fashion for similar effects. For another remedy, crush a few slices of an apple or a few strawberries to pulp and apply this on the region around the eyes. Lie still with your eyes closed for around half an hour before washing your eyes gently with cold water. Dabbing the area with chilled yoghurt every night before going to bed is another useful remedy. In case your eyelids have become swollen as well, mix a few drops of essential lavender oil and lemon juice into a tablespoon of boiled water and wipe the skin around your eyes with this solution using some cotton wool. This provides relief to irritation and puffiness. Cold compresses are also known to be of help in treating puffy eyes. Dip a piece of cloth in ice-cold water or milk and massage the region around your eyes very gently with this.
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June 25, 2009 at 7:17 am
· Filed under Treatments ·Tagged cholera cause, cholera home remedies, cholera symptoms, prevent cholera
Cholera is a serious ailment of the small intestine caused by a germ called vibrio cholerae. It is a water-borne disease that is most commonly caused due to the consumption of unclean and polluted water. The disease is common in tropical climates and spreads fast in unhygienic surroundings. The major symptoms of cholera are diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, clammy, chilly sensation and rise in body temperature. These symptoms cause acute dehydration and may lead to insufficient urination and consequently to toxification of the blood.
Cholera Remedies
There are a few basic preventive measures that can be followed to avoid cholera. Ensure that you always consume clean and purified water. Boiling water for five minutes is an easy and effective way of destroying disease-causing germs that might be present in it. Drinking limewater is another useful way of defending the body naturally against the infection during a cholera epidemic. Limejuice contains a chemical that naturally fights cholera bacilli and prevents the disease. A solution of lemon juice and water, sweetened or salted to taste and consumed every hour, is also highly beneficial in restoring the lost water content of the body if you are already suffering from the disease. One of the most effective ways of making up for the water lost through frequent watery stools and vomiting is to administer an ORS solution of the patient at regular intervals. It is also useful to feed the patient fruit and vegetable juices instead of solid foods, as the former are easier to digest than the latter, and are also a natural source of water, vitamins and minerals that strengthen the immunity of the system and effect speedy recovery. The juice of a couple of large onions, sprinkled with around 10 powdered black peppers, is another effective remedy for cholera. You could also mix equal portions of cucumber juice and coconut water and drink this solution thrice a day to relieve the constant feeling of thirst during cholera. For another remedy, mix two spoonfuls each of the juice of bitter gourd and onion and one teaspoon of lemon juice and consume this mixture twice every day. This remedy is especially effective in the early stages of the infection. You may also add a pinch of sugar to a spoonful of clove oil and consume this every morning to increase the body’s natural immunity to fight against cholera. In addition, a decoction made by boiling basil leaves boiled in water should be consumed daily to treat cholera.
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June 25, 2009 at 6:58 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged remedies for sciatica treatment, sciatic nerve treatment, sciatica home remedies, sciatica relief, sciatica remedies
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body that runs down the spine to the hips down through the back of each leg. Sciatica is a condition in which a person suffers from pain that radiates through this nerve. Pressure or injury in the lower back is often responsible for sciatica. Sometimes the nerve gets inflamed due to pressure from a protruding or herniated disc in the spine, or when the piriformis muscle in the pelvic area gets dislocated and exerts pressure on the sciatic nerve. More rarely, the spinal canal gets constricted due to a condition called spinal stenosis and puts pressure at the base of the sciatic nerve, causing acute pain along the nerve.
Home Remedies for Sciatica Relief
Though it is advisable to see a professional physiotherapist in order to treat sciatica, you may follow a few simple home remedies alongside the prescribed medical treatment for faster recovery. One of the most popular remedies is to mix potato and celery in equal portions and drink at least 10 ounces of this solution daily. If you find celery juice too strong for your taste, you may add the juices of beetroot and carrots into the mixture and then consume it. Another useful remedy is to eat a few cloves of raw garlic during every meal, as the natural antioxidant properties of its juices help improve blood circulation and reduces pains. Alternatively, you could crush two cloves of garlic and add its juice into half a cup of milk and drink this twice every day for similar results. Another effective remedy is to use a horseradish poultice on the affected parts of the body. The pain subsides within an hour of the application of this poultice as it soothes the nerve endings and reduces internal inflammation. For another remedy, chop some ivy leaves into small pieces, add two handfuls of bran and boil the contents in a liter of water for around 10 minutes; then massage the affected areas with this paste. Sometimes, adding a cup of Epsom salts in warm bathwater is also recommended as a remedy, particularly if the pain is more acute in joints. In case of acute pain, apply cold packs on the affected areas for 15 minutes every couple of days. After a couple of days, alternate these with warm packs. This helps ease the nerves and muscles and reduces pain. A few basic stretching exercises involving the back, hip and calf muscles, and done under the supervision of a trainer, may also be useful.
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June 25, 2009 at 6:27 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged insomnia cures, insomnia home remedies, insomnia remedy, natural insomnia remedies, remedy for insomnia
Insomnia is sleep disorder becoming increasingly common in urban working populace, in which a person is unable to get sufficient sleep. In this condition, a person finds it very difficult to fall asleep and in hardly ever able to get sound sleep, resulting in frequent breaks in sleep. The major causes of insomnia are stress and anxiety, excessive work pressure, emotional disturbances, pain and trauma, and dietary imbalances. Chronic illnesses, constipation, overeating and asthma may also cause disturbed and inadequate sleep. Excessive consumption of coffee, alcohol and cigarettes may also lead to insomnia. Lack of proper sleep makes affects the nervous system adversely, making the insomniac person irritable and inattentive. The patient also feels exhausted and depressed all the time and faces trouble in remembering things.
Home Remedies for Insomnia
There are a few simple home remedies that you can follow to cure insomnia. First and foremost, do not go to bed with worries on your mind. Try not to bring office work to home and engage yourself in some relaxing activity such as meditation, listening to soft music or reading before going to bed at night. Maintain a fixed schedule for eating your meals and sleeping, and stick to it under all circumstances.
- Every night at bedtime add a spoonful of honey to a glass of cold milk and drink it. This acts as a natural tranquilizer and induces deep sleep.
- You may also massage your forehead with homemade curd before going to bed in order to relax your nerves and get sound sleep.
- Lettuce is known to contain a natural chemical that acts as a non-addictive sedative. Eating raw lettuce leaves or boiling them in some water to obtain a decoction to be drunk every night at dinner is an effective remedy for insomnia.
- A herbal tea made by boiling some aniseed in a cup of water is also very useful in curing insomnia. The juices of the herb should be allowed to seep into the hot water for 15 minutes, and then a little honey and milk may be added into the extract and consumed with every meal.
- Another useful remedy is to mix equal quantities of the juice of bottle gourd and sesame oil and massage your forehead with this for a few minutes every night before going to bed. Alternatively, you could also boil the leaves of this plant in a little water and eat this vegetable every day.
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June 25, 2009 at 6:08 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged conjunctivitis remedy, conjunctivitis symptoms, treat conjunctivitis, what is conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is a condition in which the thin transparent membrane covering the eyeball, conjunctivus, becomes inflamed. It is an infectious disease that is caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi and spreads very easily through close physical contact, especially in crowded and unhygienic surroundings. The most common symptoms of this condition are swelling and pain in the eyeball, accompanied with itchiness and frequent watery secretion from the eyes. Though the condition initially affects only one eye, it spreads to the other one as well through infection. In the initial stages of the infection, the eyes keep watering profusely, and later there might even be formation of pus in the eye, which makes the eyelashes stick together.
Home Remedies for Conjunctivitis
There are a few basic measures that you should follow to prevent getting infected with this disease. Always keep your eyes clean by sprinkling them with cold water at regular intervals. You should also avoid sharing articles of personal use like towels with others, especially in public places such as swimming pools in order to minimize the risk of contracting the infection from another person. Prolonged exposure to harsh, artificial light also irritates the delicate membrane of the eye and can cause conjunctivitis, so it is advisable that you take short breaks from work at regular intervals if you must spend long hours in such conditions. A few simple home remedies might also be useful in treating conjunctivitis. Drink a solution made by mixing two parts of spinach or parsley juice with three parts of carrot juice every morning. These juices contain essential nutrients that detoxify the system and enable it to fight infectious microorganisms. For another remedy, mix some dried and powdered coriander in a cup of distilled water and use this solution as eyewash thrice a day. This helps reduce pain and swelling in the eyes. You could also soak a clean ball of cotton wool in cold milk and sprinkle some potash alum on it, and then dab the eye with this. This reduces inflammation and irritation in the eye. Another popular home remedy for conjunctivitis is to soak a piece of jaggery in water overnight and strain the water out of it the next morning by placing it within the folds of a thin cloth. The effectiveness of this remedy depends on how well the water is strained out of the jaggery. Stick to an exclusively fruit and vegetable diet for a few days to naturally cure conjunctivitis.
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June 19, 2009 at 12:49 pm
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged cough remedy, cough home remedy, natural cough remedies, remedies for cough
Coughing is a very common condition that helps a person to clear any blockages in the airwaves or passages to the lungs. While coughing is most often quite relieving for the individual performing it, it can be quite disturbing for anyone around the individual. Coughing can help spread germs and cause infection in bystanders, as well as can be accompanied by a loud noise caused by the human body exhaling air at speeds of up to 200 miles an hour to clear the phlegm when it is blocked in the respiratory tract. There are generally two classifications of coughing. A cough is termed to be non productive when it is dry and does not lead to the expulsion of any mucous from the lungs, and is termed productive when it does. Most commonly, a cough may last for a couple of days and could be helped tremendously by bed rest and is called acute coughing, but can extend to invariably longer periods of time and is called chronic coughing. Couching can be triggered or even greatly aggravated by factors like asthma, a smoking habit, an inflammation of the larynx or pharynx, allergies to dust, smoke, pollen or even chemical fumes as well as changes in the weather.
Home Remedy for Cough
Some treatment options that you can utilize with the help of some easily available ingredients are:
- Increase your intake of grapes as they help tone the lungs and act as an expectorant.
- Create a mixture by boiling 5 garlic cloves in 2 cups of water. When boiled, remove the cloves and drink the water.
- Eating fresh and dry apricots has known to do wonders with a cough.
- You could also try to boil some water with 2 garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of oregano. When done, pour the mixture into a cup and add 1 table spoon of honey and drink the mixture.
- Hot herbal teas have been known to have a considerable effect on the acute cough. Licorice acts as a powerful expectorant and also helps in relaxing the muscles. Try sipping on a little licorice tea while it is still piping hot as this will help expel any phlegm in the respiratory tract.
- If you experience a dry cough, you can mix half a spoon of cuscus grass and 3 or 4 spoons of coconut milk. Add a teaspoon of honey and drink the mixture before going to bed at night.
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June 19, 2009 at 12:42 pm
· Filed under Treatments ·Tagged hair growth remedies, hair growth treatment, hair vitamins for hair growth, hot oil tretment
Hair plays an important part in the overall appearance of an individual. From being a mark of importance, much like the wigs used in courts by judges in England and other parts of the world, to being a medium of expression which is a continuously growing trend amongst the youth of today, the way you wear your hair can be all important in getting your point across. As much as everyone wants to have great looking hair, it can be one of the toughest things to achieve. Normally, a person’s hair will grow 6 inches over the course of the year. That equates to about ½ an inch over the period of a month, generally growing a little faster during the winter months and a little slower in the summer. However, a person’s rate of hair growth can also be decided by a number of other factors that are well out of an individuals control like climatic conditions and heredity, as well as controllable factors like the kind of hair care products used, avoidance of exposing the hair to any harmful chemicals or over use of hair accessories like blow dryers, heating irons or hair curlers.
Hair Growth Home Remedies
The hair inevitably reflects the overall condition of the body. If you follow a good nutritional and balanced diet and get a good deal of exercise daily, your hair will reflect the same. You will also notice that when you are in ill health, your hair may tend to become brittle dull or cease to grow any longer. A few supplements that you could have, to increase hair when your hair is healthy include: a daily dosage of about 50 mg. of Vitamin B complex; 50 m. of Vitamin B-6; Vitamin C with bioflavonoids as well as a teaspoon tea spoon of flaxseed oil. However, if your hair is visibly damaged, you may need to repair the damage before the hair can grow any longer. Most of the time, hot oil treatments work wonders on damaged hair. They can repair damages caused by a variety of causes including trauma caused by blow dryers, excessive heat exposure from curling irons and heating rods. For best results, perform hot oil treatment to your hair about 3 times a week by heating up some coconut oil and massaging this into the scalp and roots of the hair. Once done, wrap the hair in a hot towel as this will make the ingredients of the hair oil have greater effect. After some time, wash your hair out with lukewarm water.
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June 19, 2009 at 12:32 pm
· Filed under Treatments ·Tagged abrasion home remedies, abrasion treatment, abrasions, cuts and abrasions
The skin is the largest organ in the human body and, primarily due to its exposure to the natural elements, is the most likely organ to face damage. Everyone will have experienced an abrasion at some point of time during the course of their lives and while most people think that abrasions are any cut through the skin, the term “abrasion” is very specific. An abrasion pertains to any skin damage that is no deeper than the epidermis, or the upper layer of the skin. If the cut is any deeper than that, it is called a laceration and is generally accompanied by a higher amount of blood being discharged from the wound. You will most likely have had an abrasion by falling off a cycle or scrapping your hand against some rough object, which causes parts of the epidermis to be scrapped off. Abrasions may or may not be accompanied by some bleeding, but will almost always come with a swelling that will develop a little after the time of the actual wounding. This is primarily because, when the damage is caused, the white blood cells are rushed to the site of damage to help repair and fight off any possible infection.
Abrasion Remedy
When the abrasion is caused by your skin being scrapped off by something coarse, like a pavement or patch of road, the first concern needs to be to aid the body in fighting off any possible infections. The abrasion must be cleaned with an anti-septic lotion and any there are any debris in the wound, they must be removed. It would help to keep the wound open, as this would enable the wound to dry faster, which will in turn cause the bacteria to withdraw from the site of injury. However, if leaving the wound open would cause it to come in contact with some kind of material that will constantly rub against it; the better option would be to dress it up. In order to treat the abrasions, you could also use some lavender oil over the wound. The new age natural ‘miracle cure’ of aloe vera has also be known to have substantial effects on abrasions and might be worth a try. You could also try disinfecting the area with the use of thyme tea or a cup of water containing about 3 to 5 drops of essential oil. It is also vital that you follow a balanced diet as the right nutrients and minerals in the body will speed up the entire recovery process.
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June 19, 2009 at 12:23 pm
· Filed under Healthy Food ·Tagged almond and health, almond benefits, almond oil, almonds health benefits, raw almonds
While it is always important to keep fit and stay healthy, today’s world has placed an incredible strain on almost every individual to look great. So much so that opportunities are open to people based more on their physical appearance than ever before. As a result, the entire cosmetic industry have invested millions of dollars on miracle creams and lotions to help everyone and anyone look exactly the way they want – while keeping the cosmetic lotions healthy and safe. Mother Nature, however, has already provided us with the miracle ingredient. Almonds are a treasure trove for beauty enhancing ingredients as well as health maintaining and enhancing contents. Almond, in their various forms of pastes, oils and essence all have great therapeutic value and purpose.
Almonds for Health
Almonds contain a few essential minerals like magnesium and calcium. Almond oil also contains a rich source of Vitamin E. raw almond oil is frequently used as a taste enhancer on salads, grains and even toast. While a lot of people know that almond it good for the health and complexion, few know that its value is currently extending into the core medical fields as well. Recent studies have shown that almonds may be very useful in providing protection against cancer and also helping in keeping cholesterol levels under control. However, while almonds have their amazing qualities, one must understand that almonds alone are not the be all and end all of health concerns. To increase the effect almonds have on the health of a person, they must be combined with a healthy diet which consists of fruits, vegetables and low fat whole grain products.
A number of therapeutic massages make use of almond oil. The fact that almond oil is adaptable to any skin type is extremely beneficial as well, as it qualities in improving ones complexion and retaining the skin glow, lightening of dark circles and nourishing the skin to make it smooth and soft. Almond oil is also very good for the hair and helps in hair nourishment, controlling hair fall and increasing the thickness, strength and length of the hair. However, during application, the oil must be properly massaged into the roots of the hair to have an effect. The consumption of raw almonds will also help nourish the brain as well as the nervous system there by increasing intellect as well as endurance, helps reduce the cholesterol levels in the body and provides relief to any strained muscles.
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June 18, 2009 at 12:03 pm
· Filed under Healthy Food ·Tagged best calcium supplement, calcium and bone, calcium and vitamin d, calcium deficiency
Calcium is a very important mineral component for various important functions in our body. While most people are aware that calcium is the primary building block in parts of the human body like teeth and bone, most are oblivious to the other important functions that calcium will help carry out. Calcium is essential in providing overall rigidity to the human skeleton. It also plays an important role in the growth of a child, helps in the clotting of blood and allows the muscles and nerves in the body to function properly. The body requires Vitamin D in order to help the small intestine absorb the calcium from any food eaten.
Calcium and Bones
All in all, calcium deficiency is a very real problem in the United States and it is believed that an estimated 44% to 87% of the population do not have an appropriate intake of calcium. While it is more commonly believed that calcium only helps bone strength, this is not completely the case. Up until the ages of 35, the calcium is stored primarily in the bones, but not after. Hence when the body starts to remodel the bones, its only real source of calcium is that, absorbed through digestion. So if an inappropriate amount of calcium was stored in your bones up until this age, when your body tries to naturally remodel your bones, there will be an insufficient supply of calcium which in turn will cause your bones to become brittle and weak. Osteoporosis is probably the biggest danger that one can face due to the lack of proper and appropriate bone density. When a person does not have enough calcium content in the body and the bones become brittle, they are prone to damage and breaks at a much higher rate than before. Hence a person suffering from osteoporosis will tend to experience a number of bone brakeage and will need to take extremely careful steps to avoid any potentially hazardous situations.
In order to boost your calcium intake, try to get as much vitamin D into your body. You can get supplements for this or even increase your intake of fish (mackerel is recommended) or cod liver oil. Orange juice and soy milk as well as green leafy vegetables, cereal, almonds and hazelnuts are all rich in calcium. You must also cut down on alcohol, caffeine and cigarettes as these substances actually help in stripping the body of calcium.
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