Archive for September, 2009
September 30, 2009 at 11:24 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged morning sickness and nausea, nausea remedy, nausea treatment at home, remedies for nausea, remedies for nausea relief
Nausea is a feeling of queasiness and discomfort which makes a person feel like vomiting. This may be accompanied with a feeling of dizziness, sweating and headache. The most common reasons behind nausea are overeating, eating food that contains allergens, excessive consumption of rich and oily food and drinking alcohol on an empty stomach. Motion sickness, migraine, severe anxiety or nervousness can also cause nausea. Children suffering from mild fevers and women in the first trimester of their pregnancy may also experience nausea.
Natural Remedies To Cure Nausea
There are quite a few simple home remedies that you may follow to get rid of nausea.
- Drinking a cup of warm ginger tea which has been sweetened with a little honey is an easy and effective remedy for nausea. Alternatively, you can also have a cup of peppermint or chamomile tea to treat this condition.
- Chewing a teaspoon of carom seeds or fennel also helps to counter the queasy feeling in the stomach after a particularly heavy meal.
- Half a teaspoon of ground cumin seeds may also be taken orally to treat nausea.
- Eating a few crackers may also help in relieving the tendency to vomit.
- You may also chew a few fresh mint leaves in order to get rid of nausea.
- You may also add a few curry leaves in a cup of fresh buttermilk and flavor it with a little salt and sugar, and drink this solution to treat nausea.
- You may also simmer a few fresh basil leaves and a small piece of crushed ginger in boiling water for a couple of minutes, strain the clear liquid and add a teaspoon of honey to this solution. Sip on this decoction at regular intervals once it cools down. Another effective remedy for nausea is to drink the water of a tender coconut. This helps in soothing the stomach and restores the balance of acids in the digestive tract, thereby getting rid of the feeling of nausea.
- You may also consume an infusion of equal quantities of the juice of red beet and water twice every day to treat nausea. You may also add the juice of half a lemon into this solution for better results.
- If the nausea is caused by morning sickness, you should try consuming a teaspoon of wheat germ mixed with fresh milk every hour.
- A tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with an equal portion of honey consumed before going to bed also helps relieve nausea.
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September 30, 2009 at 11:13 am
· Filed under Treatments ·Tagged otitis externa, otitis externa treatment, swimmers ear remedies, swimmers ear treatment, treat swimmers ear
Swimmers ear, technically known as otitis externa, is a condition in which the external ear and the ear canal get inflamed and infected due to overexposure to water. The water-resistant layer of skin inside the ear becomes soft and shriveled due to prolonged contact with water and microbes like bacteria and fungi easily penetrate the skin under such conditions. Swimming in a public pool which has contaminated water is often the main reason behind swimmers ear. Cleaning the ears with sharp instruments or fingernails may also cause minor bruises to the skin lining of the ear canal, and thereby make it vulnerable to infections. The most common symptoms of this condition are itching and pain inside the ear, difficulty in hearing, pus-like discharge from the ear, a soft humming sound inside the ear, swelling and stuffiness around the ear.
Swimmers Ear Home Remedies
There are a few simple home remedies for solving this problem.
- Put a few drops of white vinegar inside the affected ear and hold it in for 5 minutes by tilting your head in the opposite direction. Now repeat the process with the other ear as well. Follow this procedure for a few days. The acidic nature of vinegar destroys bacteria and fungi that might be growing inside the ear and thereby treats swimmers ear in a few days.
- As a preventive measure, you can also mix equal portions of apple cider vinegar and water and put a few drops of this solution in your ears if you feel water clogging them after showering or swimming.
- For another remedy, mix equal parts of water, hydrogen peroxide and white vinegar and use an eye dropper to put a few drops of this solution in each ear by turn. You should hold a small ball of cotton wool inside the ear to absorb the solution when it drains out. Follow this procedure every night before going to bed in order to get rid of swimmers ear.
- Another simple but effective way of treating swimmers ear is to blow warm air into the ears by swaying a blow drier across the opening of the ear from a safe distance. This will help evaporate droplets of water that might have got accumulated inside the ear canal and caused the infection.
- In addition, you could also warm some baby oil over a low flame and pour a few drops of this oil into your ears. Use a small ball of cotton wool to prevent the oil from draining out of your ears.
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September 30, 2009 at 10:52 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged cure flatulence gas, flatulence relief, flatulence remedy, flatulence treatment, treat flatulence
Flatulence is the medical term for the passage of gases through the anus. The main reason behind flatulence is the formation of noxious gases in the stomach due to incomplete or improper digestion of food. The symbiotic bacteria and yeasts that live in the intestines react chemically with semi-digested food and produce these foul-smelling gases, which are expelled under pressure. Several factors may be responsible for this: overeating, eating too quickly or at irregular timings and excessive consumption of oily or spicy foods. Smoking, stress and depression may also act as triggering factors.
Home Remedies for Flatulence
There are quite a few simple remedies that you may follow at home to treat this embarrassing problem.
- Crush a few cloves of garlic and a small piece of ginger and add their juices into a glass of lukewarm water. Drink this solution if your stomach feels bloated after a particularly heavy meal. This will get rid of the feeling of uneasiness in the abdomen in a few minutes.
- Another easy way of getting rid of this problem is to add a teaspoon of baking powder, a pinch of common salt and the juice of a lemon into a cup of water and drink this mixture after eating. This aids proper digestion of food and prevents gas formation in the stomach.
- It also helps to squeeze some tamarind into a glass of water, add a little honey to it to sweeten the mixture and drink this solution.
- A very popular and time tested remedy for flatulence is to grind some asafetida to paste by adding a little water to it and then apply it around the navel using a small ball of cotton wool. The excess gas formed in the intestines would soon be expelled.
- If you suffer from severe and recurrent flatulence, grind a couple of fresh betel leaves and add a little honey to the juice extracted from the leaves. Consume this mixture regularly in order to get rid of flatulence.
- For another remedy, mix equal portions of cardamom, dry ginger and pepper powder and add this mixture to a cup of lukewarm water. Drink this infusion after eating in order to treat the emission of foul-smelling gases.
- It is also useful to chew a few small pieces of ginger soaked in fresh lime juice for some time after every meal.
- You may also chew peppermint after eating, as this soothes the muscles of the intestines and prevents abdominal pain and bloating caused by the formation of gases in the stomach.
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September 23, 2009 at 7:31 am
· Filed under Treatments ·Tagged scurvy causes, scurvy cure, scurvy home remedies, scurvy remedies, scurvy symtoms, vitamin c deficiency
Scurvy is a nutritional deficiency disorder that commonly affects children, but adults may also sometimes suffer from it. It is caused by the deficiency of ascorbic acid or vitamin C in the diet. Stress and depression are also known to be responsible for causing and worsening the condition. The initial symptoms are general weakness and fatigue, accompanied by body aches. In the later stages, gums may start to bleed due to the weakening of blood capillaries. The patient may also experience pain in the joints and take a long time in recovering from wounds and injuries.
Home Remedies To Treat Scurvy
- The most effective natural remedy for scurvy is to consume natural sources of vitamin C like citrus fruits, tomatoes, watermelons, grapefruits in increased amounts on a regular basis.
- Green, leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli are also rich in this vitamin and should be eaten in generous amounts.
- Indian gooseberry is among the richest natural sources of vitamin C. It is useful to dry out these berries in the sun, grind them to powder and add a tablespoon of this powder to a glass of milk and drink this solution twice every day.
- Raw mangoes are also known to be great help in treating scurvy. The pulp of raw mangoes may be eaten regularly. Alternatively, they may be skinned and dried in the sun, and then powdered. A small portion of this powder should be consumed every day to get rid of scurvy.
- Regular consumption of potatoes is also known to reduce the chances of getting scurvy.
- Another effective remedy for scurvy is to boil a handful of jaundice berry leaves in a bowl of water till the solution is reduced to a third of its initial amount. The clear liquid extract should then be collected and two teaspoons of this should be consumed every day for treating scurvy.
- For infants and toddlers suffering from scurvy, the best remedy is mother’s milk, supplemented with cow’s milk.
- A cup of diluted orange juice should also be fed to children daily in order to protect them from scurvy.
- It is also essential that one gets enough fresh air and light every day to keep away scurvy. Make sure that your room is well ventilated and gets a fair share of sunlight.
- Participation in active sports and exercises like swimming, jogging and cycling enhance the body’s capacity to absorb essential nutrients more effectively and thereby minimize the chances of scurvy.
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September 23, 2009 at 7:17 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged edema cure, edema remedies, home remedies for edema, leg edema treatment, reduce edema swelling
Edema is a condition in which the cells or cavities in certain parts of the body retain excessive serous fluid which causes local swelling and tenderness, occasionally accompanied with pain. Mostly, the lower parts of the body like the feet and ankles are affected by this condition. The most common symptoms of edema are the formation of lumps which leave behind a hollow temporarily when pressed. This may hamper normal blood circulation and make the skin of the affected area more vulnerable to infections. Edema is not a disease in itself, but merely a sign of some physical disorder. Excessive consumption of salt is often responsible for fluid retention in the body. Patients of hypertension and heart ailments are also prone to edema. A sedentary lifestyle that involves sitting at a desk and working for long hours may also cause edema. Women tend to suffer from edema during their menstrual cycle and pregnancy too.
Edema Home Remedies
- Increasing the daily intake of water is one of the simplest and most effective natural ways of treating edema. Cutting down on your consumption of salt is also recommended.
- You should also drink two to three cups of herbal tea every day in order to prevent fluid retention in the body.
- An excellent remedy for edema is to grind a handful of flax seeds and add them to cooked food or to use flax seed oil to cook food. Though flax seeds have an unpleasant taste, they are very effective in curing edema.
- Massaging the affected area with slightly warmed mustard oil every night before going to bed reduces the swelling and pain caused by edema.
- You may also soak a handful of mustard seeds in water overnight and grind them to a fine paste the next morning, and then apply this paste on the affected area. After about half an hour, wash it away with the water used in soaking the seeds.
- Soaking the feet in a solution of apple cider vinegar and water for 15 minutes every day is also helpful in treating edema.
- It is also suggested that you hold your leg high in the air for 5 minutes at regular intervals. This helps drain the accumulated fluid up into the body and relieves local swelling.
- Mild exercises involving the legs are also useful in improving blood circulation and lessening the symptoms of edema. Avoiding exposure to extremes of temperature also helps prevent swelling caused by fluid retention.
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September 23, 2009 at 6:52 am
· Filed under Treatments ·Tagged causes of neuritis, neuritis home remedies, neuritis natural treatment, neuritis remedies, neuritis treatment
Neuritis is a disorder in which one or several nerves in a particular part of the body get inflamed, causing occasional stinging and burning shots of pain in the area. In severe cases, the muscles of the adjoining areas may become temporarily paralyzed, leading to a feeling of numbness. The main reason behind this condition is the accumulation of toxins in the blood and other body fluids. Excessive consumption of alcohol or the accidental intake of poisonous substances like lead, arsenic and mercury could be the reason behind this. Lack of essential nutrients in the diet, a faulty lifestyle involving excessive work and inadequate rest and irregularities in metabolism may also be responsible for neuritis. Local injuries, especially in the trunk, can also lead to this condition.
Natural Home Remedies for Neuritis
There are a few home remedies that you may find useful in treating neuritis.
- One of the most effective remedies is the regular consumption of soy milk. In order to extract the milk, soak a handful of soybeans in water overnight, grind them to a fine paste the next morning, add three cups of water to this and set it to boil. Once the mixture starts boiling, stir it constantly for 5 minutes and then strain out the clear liquid extract with cheesecloth. Add a little sugar to this extract and let it cool down to room temperature. Mix a little honey to this and drink small parts of this solution every night before going to bed. Soy milk contains natural chemicals that rejuvenate the nerves and thereby cure neuritis. However this remedy should not be used by women and children as soy milk consumption has been seen to have some very serious side effects – such as increase tumor size and causing autoimmune thyroid diseases. Make sure that you speak to your doctor before you use this treatment.
- Another effective remedy is to drink a mixture of equal portions of raw carrot and spinach juice every morning at breakfast. This is an excellent way of supplying vitamins and minerals to the body, the deficiency of which may be responsible for nervous system.
- You may also boil some barley in a cup of water till it is reduced to half, then collect the liquid extract and add half a cup of buttermilk and the juice of half a lime to it. Drink this decoction regularly to strengthen your nerves naturally.
- It is also believed that having hot baths in a solution of Epsom salts and water thrice every week lessens the symptoms of neuritis.
- Include natural sources of vitamin B in your diet such as whole grains, sprouts, beetroot, pineapple, oranges and yoghurt, in order to treat neuritis. Avoid refined foods such as breads made of white flour, beverages like tea and coffee, tinned fish and red meats.
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September 23, 2009 at 6:39 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged constipation home remedies, constipation home remedy, constipation natural cure, constipation natural remedies, constipation remedy, treat constipation
Constipation is a condition marked by infrequent and irregular bowel movement, difficulty and pain in defecation and hard and dry stools. This happens when the inner walls of the digestive tract absorb too much water from food during digestion. The main causes behind this problem are the insufficient consumption of fluids and fibers in the diet, excessive consumption of refined foodstuff, eating in a hurry and at irregular timings and weakness of the stomach muscles. Constipation may lead to the accumulation of toxins in the bloodstream and disrupt the normal functioning of vital body organs.
There are a few basic rules that you should follow for treating constipation:
- You must drink 10-12 glasses of water every day in order to aid proper digestion of food and avoid constipation. Drinking a glass of lukewarm water half an hour before and after every meal is also beneficial.
- You should also drink fruit juices daily in order to supply the digestive tract with enough natural moisture for easy processing of food.
- It is also advisable to eat lots of raw vegetables, cereals, whole grains and pulses, as these are rich natural sources of fiber that make the process of digestion of food and excretion of body wastes more effective.
- Taking a short, brisk walk after every meal is also helpful in ensuring proper digestion.
- Restrict your intake of meats, tea, coffee and alcoholic drinks.
Home Remedies For Constipation
Besides these general measures, you may follow a few particular home remedies for solving this problem.
- Drink a small cup of cabbage juice every morning.
- You may also eat a couple of guavas every morning on an empty stomach to regularize bowel movements.
- Consuming a mixture of equal portions of orange juice and olive oil also helps expel accumulated solid wastes from the system. You may also mix carrot juice and spinach juice and drink this every morning at breakfast to make bowel movement easier and painless.
- Another effective remedy is to soak 10-15 raisins in a cup of milk for a couple of hours and then boil the milk. Drink the milk while it is still warm and then chew the raisins. Do this every night before going to bed to get rid of constipation.
- Eating the pulp of a ripe bael fruit is also known to be an excellent cure for constipation as this acts as a natural laxative.
- Figs are also natural laxative agents, so they should be eaten both fresh and dry to treat constipation.
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September 23, 2009 at 6:20 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged malaria home remedies, malaria natural treatment, malaria remedies, natural remedy for malaria, treat malaria
Malaria is a disease that affects people in tropical and subtropical climates. The most common malaria symptoms are recurrent fevers accompanied with severe headaches, pain in the limbs and chills. The body temperature comes down in some time with profuse sweating, only to rise again a few hours or even a few days later again. The cause behind malaria is tiny bacterium called plasmodium that lives in the human liver and infects the red blood cells in the body. The disease causing bacteria are borne by female anopheles mosquitoes, which transfer the bacteria from an infected person to another healthy one. Thus, the disease spreads very easily and rapidly in unhygienic surroundings where these mosquitoes can breed. Obviously, the most effective way of preventing the outbreak and spread of malaria is to keep your home and immediate surroundings clean. You should ensure that water and sewage are not allowed to stagnate in nearby water bodies. Dustbins should be cleaned regularly too. You should also avoid eating too much tinned and denatured food, and always ensure that the utensils you use for cooking and eating are properly washed.
Natural Remedies for Malaria Cure
Besides these general precautionary measures, you may also follow a few specific home remedies to cure malaria.
- One of the most effective natural remedies for malaria is the extract of grapefruit obtained by boiling a quarter of this fruit in a liter of water and then straining its pulp. This extract contains a chemical that has properties similar to quinine which help cure the infection.
- Another useful remedy is to boil a tablespoon of coarsely powdered cinnamon in a glass of water and adding a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of pepper powder to this mixture. Drinking this solution every day helps in speedy recovery from malaria.
- The juice of basil leaves is also known to have antibacterial and healing properties which help treat malaria.
- Crush 4 parts of basil leaves with one part of black pepper and store the mixture in the refrigerator. Consume a teaspoon of this mixture at regular intervals.
- You should also use fenugreek seeds liberally in cooked food as they naturally boost the body’s immunity and help you recover faster from the malarial infection.
- You may also roast some alum powder over a hot plate and consume half a teaspoon of this powder just when you start feeling feverish. This helps greatly in keeping the body temperature down and thereby preventing damage to vital internal organs.
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September 17, 2009 at 7:13 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged epistaxis, epistaxis treatment, first aid nosebleed, nosebleed causes, nosebleed treatment, nosebleeds in children
Technically known as epistaxis, nosebleed is a fairly common occurrence during the hot and dry summer season. Mostly, it is children who suffer from this problem. Spending long hours in the sun, high blood pressure, climbing up high altitudes, presence of allergens in the air one breathes in, regular consumption of medicines that make the blood thinner, formation of blood clots inside the nose or abrasions in the inner lining of the nose due to constant scratching or picking are the primary causes for nosebleed. Sneezing or blowing the nose hard may trigger a nosebleed too. Sometimes, external injury may also cause nosebleed, in which case it is best to consult a doctor immediately.
Remedies to Stop Nosebleeds
There are quite a few simple home remedies that you may find useful in solving this problem.
- Contrary to popular belief, it is not safe to lie down or holding your head back if your nose is bleeding, as this may cause the blood to drip into your throat and make you feel nauseous, and may cause you to choke. Instead, sit upright and hold your nostrils shut using your forefinger and thumb. Breathe in through your mouth for five minutes and then let go. Repeat the process for another five minutes if the bleeding continues. In most cases, this stops the nosebleed.
- You should also try blowing your nose very gently in order to expel any solidified blood clot that might be preventing a damaged blood vessel from healing naturally.
- It also helps to hold a soft handkerchief soaked in chilled water across the bridge of your nose for a few minutes. This helps constrict blood vessels that might have suffered fine ruptures and slows down the flow of blood.
- If the cause for the nosebleed is external injury, you should apply an ice pack on your nose to help reduce the swelling and pain, and quicken the natural process of blood clotting.
- Another effective remedy is to soak a small ball of cotton wool in some apple cider vinegar and stuff it into your nostril. Alternatively, you may also soak the ball in the juice extract from nettle leaves for similar results.
- Application of lemon juice in the nostrils in a similar fashion also helps stem the flow of blood.
- If you suffer from nosebleeds regularly, a few dietary measures may be of help. Consume lots of green leafy vegetables like spinach and lettuce as they are rich in vitamin K, as well as zinc-rich foods like whole wheat breads, which keep your blood vessels in good shape.
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September 17, 2009 at 6:54 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged get rid of mouth ulcers, mouth sore treatment, mouth ulcer remedy, mouth ulcers treatment, natural remedies for mouth sore
Mouth sores are small white or pale yellow spots that appear on the inner surface of the cheeks or lips and on the tongue, and often cause irritation and pain in swallowing and drinking. The main reasons behind this condition are the excessive consumption of spicy or acidic foodstuff, lack of proper oral hygiene, deficiency of vitamin B in the diet, local injuries and minor injuries from teeth.
Home Remedies for Mouth Ulcers Cure
Mouth sores generally heal on their own within a week from appearance, but you may follow a few tips at home to prevent and treat this problem.
- Chew a few fresh basil leaves every morning and evening on an empty stomach. The juice of basil leaves has natural healing properties that help treat mouth ulcers.
- You should also consume a cup of mulberry juice every morning at breakfast to prevent the appearance of mouth sores.
- You may also supplement your diet by eating at least a couple of tomatoes every day to reduce the chances of mouth sores appearing.
- For another remedy, add a spoonful of coriander seeds in a glass of water and boil this mixture for five minutes. Gargle with this solution while it is still warm to get rid of the uncomfortable sensation in your mouth.
- Topical application of peppermint oil on the mouth sores is also a useful remedy to solve this problem.
- You should also eat a bowl of homemade curd mixed with the pulp of a ripe banana every day to get rid of mouth sores.
- You should also apply a mixture of coconut milk and honey twice a day to speed up the natural healing process and get rid of mouth ulcers faster.
- It is also beneficial to add a pinch of turmeric powder to a tablespoon of glycerin and smear the ulcers with this paste. However, you should take care to rinse your mouth very well with water 10-15 minutes after the application of this mixture.
- It is helpful to dab the sores very gently with a ball of cotton wool soaked in a solution of equal portion of hydrogen peroxide and water once every day. This acts as a natural disinfectant that makes the ulcers disappear quickly.
- Before going to bed, gargle with a solution of a pinch of salt and baking powder mixed in a glass of lukewarm water. This not only cures oral infections but also relieves the pain and irritation caused by ulcers.
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