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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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October 21, 2009 at 6:54 am
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged hypotension home remedies, hypotension remedies, low blood pressure cure, low blood pressure remedy, treat hypotension
Low blood pressure or hypotension is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood into the blood vessels with adequate force. The normal blood pressure for an adult is 120/80 mm Hg. A reading that is lower by more than 10 units than the normal level is considered symptomatic of hypotension. The common symptoms of low blood pressure are fatigue, lethargy and occasional dizziness experienced especially while raising the head from a bent position or vice versa. The chief causes behind low blood pressure are dietary imbalances and malnutrition, internal bleeding from vital organs such as the kidneys and the liver as well as anxiety and depression. Hypotension can lead to an acute shortage of oxygen supply to vital organs of the body, and may consequently damage the heart and the brain.
Natural Remedies To Treat Hypotension
There are a few home remedies that are beneficial for treating low blood pressure.
- The patient should drink a cup of raw beetroot juice every morning. This is an excellent remedy for hypotension that bears results within a week.
- Increased consumption of natural sources of vitamins B and C is also recommended. You should eat citrus fruits and green, leafy vegetables like cabbage, spinach, leeks, broccoli and lettuce every day.
- Natural sources of proteins such as milk, eggs and whole grains should also constitute a significant portion of your daily diet. Lean meats, fish and nuts should also be eaten regularly as they contain healthy fats crucial for maintaining blood pressure at a normal level. These nutrients help regularize blood circulation to and from the heart and thereby bring blood pressure to a normal level.
- It is also necessary that you eat sufficient amounts of salty foods in order to treat hypotension.
- Eating several small meals throughout the day also ensures that your blood pressure never dips to dangerous levels.
- You may also add a teaspoon of common salt to a glass of water and drink this solution once a day to raise blood pressure.
- You should also prepare an Epsom salt bath by adding 500gms of this salt to a tub of warm bathwater and soak yourself in it for at least 15 minutes every day. This helps regulate the salt balance in the body and normalizes blood pressure. This bath should be ideally taken just before going to bed.
- You should also substitute caffeinated and alcoholic drinks with fruit juices and water, as this helps maintain a healthy balance of water in the body and improves blood circulation.
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October 20, 2009 at 12:36 pm
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged genital wart home remedies, genital wart removal, genital warts home treatment, genital warts remedies, hpv genital warts remedies, remove genital warts
Genital warts are tiny, rough outgrowths on the skin that appear in the private parts such as the scrotum, penis, vulva, cervix or rectum. These warts are caused by the Human Pappiloma Virus (HPV) and mostly affect young people who practice unsafe sex. The most common symptoms of this condition are itching, moistness and irritation in the genital area, painful intercourse and bleeding or foul discharge in the case of women. These symptoms take a minimum of three months after the infection to become obvious, but sometimes they may appear even several years after the virus has been contracted.
Home Remedies For Genital Warts
There are a few natural remedies that you may try to get rid of genital warts.
- Crush a few cloves of garlic and mix the juice extracted with a little vitamin E oil and apply this mixture on the warts.
- You may also smear the affected area with the pulp of crushed garlic and use an adhesive tape to hold them in position. The strong chemicals present in garlic juice have antiviral properties that help cure the infection and make the warts fall off naturally within a week.
- You may also crush a small onion and add a pinch of salt to the juice extracted from it. Before going to bed, apply this mixture on the warts and wear loose lower garments to allow the juice to act on the warts all night. Both onion juice and salt have natural disinfecting properties that help get rid of the warts.
- You should also dab the genital area with a ball of cotton wool soaked in some apple cider vinegar twice a day in order to kill the germs that might be breeding in the region.
- The milky juice of the stem of figs applied topically on the warts thrice a day is also known to make them disappear in a few days.
- You should also regularly apply tea tree oil on the warts till they fall off.
- Another popular remedy for genital warts is to stick a banana peel on the warts with some medical tape every day for a few hours. This gets rid of the warts in a week or two.
- A natural means of getting rid of the warts is to wash them several times a day with hydrogen peroxide solution.
- In addition, eat plenty of fresh fruits and raw, green vegetables in order to boost your body’s natural immunity against the infection causing virus.
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October 13, 2009 at 12:03 pm
· Filed under Remedies ·Tagged dandruff causes, dandruff control, dandruff cure, dandruff home remedies, dandruff remedies, dandruff treatment, remove dandruff
Dandruff refers to minute skin flakes shed by the scalp that look like snowflakes. They infest the entire mass of the hair and fall on the eyebrows and shoulders, and can be the cause of social embarrassment. This causes the scalp to become itchy and may lead to local infections if the scalp is scratched too much. It is believed that the deficiency of zinc in diet is one of the chief causes of dandruff. Fungal growth of the scalp caused by poor personal hygiene may also be responsible for dandruff. Excessive use of alkaline shampoos and hair styling chemicals may also render the scalp susceptible to breaking into fine flakes and cause dandruff.
Home Remedies For Dandruff Cure
There are several simple natural solutions for dandruff.
- One of the most popular ways of getting rid of dandruff is to immerse the peels of a few lemons in a bottle of coconut oil and leave the solution exposed to sunlight for a week. After this, the oil should be strained through a sieve and applied all over the scalp.
- You may also add two tablespoons of beetroot juice to a cup of vinegar and massage your scalp with this solution half an hour before shampooing your hair.
- Alternatively, mix equal portions of lemon juice and beetroot juice and apply this mixture to the roots of your hair before shampooing to get rid of dandruff naturally.
- Also, add two tablespoons of fresh apple juice with an equal quantity of warm water and soak your scalp with this mixture 15-20 minutes before washing your hair. Follow this remedy thrice a week to get rid of dandruff.
- The juice of snake gourd is also known for its capacity to cure scalp infections. You should rub your scalp with a small piece of snake gourd or crush or blend a few pieces of this vegetable and apply their juice on the scalp. Rinse your scalp with water 15 minutes after application. This will relieve you from the itchy feeling on the scalp and make dandruff disappear in a couple of weeks.
- You can soak one or two handfuls of fenugreek seeds in a large bowl of water overnight. Grind the seeds and the water into a thick paste the next morning and add to it the water in which a few soap nuts have been soaked for a few hours. This paste should be applied all over the scalp and hair and allowed to remain on for a while before being washed away with slightly warm water.
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October 13, 2009 at 10:09 am
· Filed under Treatments ·Tagged neuritis remedies, neuritis treatment, neuritis natural treatment, home remedies for neuritis, neuritis cure
Neuritis is a condition in which the peripheral nerves become inflamed and cause localized pain or numbness. The patient may feel sudden stabs of pain akin to pricking needles or may lose sensation in the muscles around the affected nerves. A burning sensation in certain parts is one of the most common symptoms of neuritis, which might ultimately lead to partial loss of mobility of specific muscles. It is believed that the presence of toxins like arsenic, lead and mercury in the bloodstream, deficiency of B vitamins in the diet, metabolic irregularities, excessive stress on certain parts of the body and external injuries to nerves can cause neuritis.
Neuritis Treatment at Home
There are a few simple home remedies that you may find useful in treating this condition.
- Mix 300ml of carrot juice with 200ml of spinach juice and drink this mixture every morning at breakfast.
- Another effective remedy for neuritis is to boil a handful of the petals of bitter orange flower in water for 5-10 minutes and collecting the liquid extract in a jar. This extract should be consumed in small parts after it cools down.
- Alternatively, you may also crush the petals of fresh orange flowers and eat them with a little honey every day for relief from the stinging, burning pain caused by neuritis.
- For another remedy, boil one part of pearled barley with two parts of water till the solution is reduced to half its original volume. Strain the liquid extract through a sieve and mix it with half a glass of buttermilk and the juice of half a lemon, and drink this infusion once every day.
- You may also add a cup of Epsom salts to a tub of moderately warm bathwater and soak yourself in this water for 15 minutes twice a day. This brings temporary relief from the pain and irritation.
Besides these particular remedies, you should also follow a few dietary measures to solve the problem. Include plenty of red and orange fruits like carrots, beetroot, pineapples, apples and oranges in your diet. Milk, yoghurt, cottage cheese and sprouts are also recommended. Stay away from tinned and refined foodstuff containing artificial additives as they can worsen the condition. You should also stay away from sweet bakery products such as pastries as they are high in artificial flavors, sugars and processed flours and all of these can aggravate this condition. Pulses, fruits, skinless chicken and vegetables should form the basis of your diet as this will ensure that you get adequate nutrition on a daily basis.
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October 13, 2009 at 10:09 am
· Filed under Treatments ·Tagged bleeding hemorrhoids treatment, hemorrhoid cure, hemorrhoid treatment, hemorrhoids remedy, piles home remedies, piles home treatment
Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, is a condition in which the varicose veins near the rectum get inflamed and ruptured, causing discomfort and pain. The most common symptoms of this ailment are an itchy feeling around the anal aperture, discomfort in sitting in the same position for too long, pain and irritation in passing stools and the occasional discharge of blood during defecation. Digestive disorders like constipation often cause piles, as the pressure created around the rectum while passing stools causes damage to the veins in the region. Women often experience this problem during pregnancy. Obesity and heredity are among other predisposing factors responsible for piles.
Natural Remedies For Hemorrhoid Relief
There are a few simple measures that you may follow to treat this condition.
- One of the most popular and effective remedies is to wash a few figs thoroughly with hot water, soak them overnight in half a cup of water and consume the figs along with the water the next morning. Repeat the process in the evening too. This is an excellent way of ensuring easy bowel movements and soothing the alimentary canal, which relives the rectum of excess stress and brings fast relief from piles.
- If the hemorrhoids cause bleeding, you should collect a few mango seeds, dry them completely in shade, grind them to a fine powder, mix a teaspoon of this powder with some unsalted butter every day and eat this mixture every day.
- White radish also has natural healing properties that help treat piles. Grind a white radish with some fresh milk and apply this paste topically around the anus every day to get relief from the irritation and pain.
- You may also grate a white radish finely and eat small portions of it mixed with some honey twice a day.
- Alternatively, extract the juice of a white radish by grinding it and mix a little salt with it. Drink a small cup of this solution every morning and evening.
- You may also crush a handful of turnip leaves and mix their juice with equal portions of the juices of carrots and spinach. Drink this solution every day to treat piles internally.
- Also, crush the leaves of bitter gourd and add three tablespoons of their juice into a cup of buttermilk. Drink this mixture every morning on an empty stomach.
- You should also grind the roots of bitter gourd to a paste and smear it over the affected area for quick relief and recovery.
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October 6, 2009 at 7:24 am
· Filed under Treatments ·Tagged colon cleansing recipes, enema cleansing, enema home remedies, enema remedies, homemade colon cleanser, natural colon cleanse recipe
Enema is a method of cleansing the digestive tract by introducing a fluid into the colon through the anal opening. For this purpose, a lubricant is used to massage the anal aperture to facilitate the entry of the nozzle or rectal tube into the system for introducing the cleansing fluid. Enema is one of the most effective treatments for detoxifying the digestive tract and solving chronic constipation. It is also useful in treating hemmorhoid and colitis.
Homemade Enema Solutions To Cleanse Colon
There are different kinds of natural enema solutions.
- One of the most popular ones involves the use of regular ground coffee, which is absorbed by the liver directly and stimulates the production of bile. This helps in cleansing away toxins from the small intestine and is an excellent solution for malfunctioning of the liver.
- For those who are suffering from inflammatory bowel syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, colon cancer and hemmorhoids, an enema treatment using yogurt is recommended, as it contains a kind of bacteria that helps in cleansing the colon and has a soothing effect on the walls on the intestines as well.
- Another effective enema solution can be made by boiling 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic in 2 quarts of water and adding 2 tablespoons of Epsom salt to this decoction. While the strong chemicals present in garlic destroy microbes inside the stomach and cure infections, Epsom salt increases the capacity of the walls of the digestive tract to retain water and thereby solves the problem of constipation.
- For those who have kidney problems, a saline water enema is recommended, as this prevents the accumulation of too much water in the kidneys and thereby ensures that they function normally and are not put under too much pressure.
- Another enema solution can be made by adding one and a half quarts of water with 16 ounces of warm milk and a tablespoon of olive oil. You may use honey instead of olive oil if you want to.
- You could also mix one tablespoon each of rock salt and baking soda in two quarts of water and use this as an enema solution to detoxify your system.
- In addition, you can also mix two tablespoons each of mineral oil, glycerin and salt to with one and a half quarts of water. This is an excellent solution for ensuring easy bowel movement and for soothing the inflamed walls of the intestines.
- A mixture of two tablespoons of white vinegar and two quarts of warm water is also useful in this regard.
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