Sunday, August 26, 2007

Breathing problem

Prevention of Breathing problem

If you have asthma or allergies, eliminate household allergy triggers like dust mites and mold.
Don't smoke and keep away from secondhand smoke. Don't allow smoking in your home.
If you have a history of severe allergic reactions, carry an epinephrine pen and wear a medical alert tag. Your doctor will teach you how to use the epi pen.
If you have asthma, see the article on asthma to learn ways to manage it.
Lock up all medications and poisonous substances so small children can't get to them.
Exercising regularly.

Home Remedies for Breathing problem

Eating onion regularly is one of the most effective remedies for Breathing problem.
Honey is considered beneficial in the treatment of Breathing problem.
Unripe guava is useful in halitosis. It is rich in tannic, malic, oxalic, and phosphoric acids as well as calcium, oxalate, and manganese.
For treating this infection mix two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of water. Mix well to drink for quick recovery.
Eat fruits and vegetables which contain sulfur like asparagus, spinach, cashews/almonds, Rhubarb and for acid eat cranberries, lemons, and blueberries.
Parsley is a valuable cure for bad breath. Two cups of water should be boiled and several sprigs of parsley, coarsely chopped, should be steeped in this water along with two or three whole cloves or a quarter teaspoon of ground cloves. This mixture should be stirred occasionally while cooling.

Asthma

Prevention of Asthma

The best way to prevent asthma attacks is to identify and avoid indoor and outdoor allergens and irritants.
Use medicines as directed by your doctor to prevent or stop attacks.
Get regular checkups from your doctor.
Protect the body with warm clothing in chilly weather.
Clean the house at least once a week and wear a mask while doing it.

Home Remedies for Asthma

Honey is one of the most common home remedies for asthma.
Dry figs help clear mucus from bronchial tubes and are therefore a valuable food remedy for asthma.
Garlic is another effective home remedy for asthma.
Lemon is another fruit found beneficial in the treatment of asthma. The juice of one lemon, diluted in a glass of water and taken with meals, will bring good results.
A soup prepared from drumstick leaves, and taken once daily, has been found beneficial in the treatment of asthma.
Indian gooseberry has also proved valuable in asthma. Five grams of gooseberry mixed with one tablespoon of honey forms an effective medicinal tonic for the treatment of this disease.
Gur mixed with equal quantity of mustard oil taken for 21 days gives almost permanent relief.
Pipal, amla and sonth are taken in equal quantities crushed in the form of churana and taken with honey, mishri (sugar candy) and ghee give good results in mild attacks.

High Cholesterol

Prevention of High Cholesterol

Eating a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol may help prevent high cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Quitting smoking and exercising may raise levels of “good” HDL cholesterol.
Maintaining a healthy weight - or losing weight, if necessary - can help prevent lipid abnormalities.
Eliminate the use of caffeine, alcohol and tobacco.

Home Remedies for High Cholesterol

Garlic is a wonder drug for heart. Clinical trials have shown that fresh garlic and garlic supplements may lower cholesterol levels, prevent blood clots, and destroy plaque.
Arjuna is a coronary vasodilator. It protects the heart, strengthens circulation, and helps to maintain the tone and health of the heart muscle.
Ginger reduces cholesterol and thins the blood improving circulation.
Shudh Shilajit was found to lower serum cholesterol, liver cholesterol, serum triglycerides and serum phospholipids in test subjects feed high cholesterol diet.
Sunflower seeds are extremely beneficial, as they contain linoleic acid that helps in reducing the cholesterol deposits on the walls of arteries. You just need to modify your cooking style a bit and substitute sunflower seeds for solid fats such as butter and cream.
Incorporate loads of fiber in your meals, as fiber helps a great deal in lowering the cholesterol pressure in blood.

Eyesight Weakness

Prevention of Eyesight Weakness

It is important to avoid quickly oxidizing foods like starches and sugars and to treat for the predisposing factors as a strong preventive measure.
People suffering from this disorder should avoid the above factors that unnecessarily strain the eyes and should perform eye exercises to improve their eyesight.

Home Remedies for Eyesight Weakness

Mix equal quantities of fenugreek seeds (methi dana) powder along with Shikakai powder for washing hair. Wash frequently.
Mix seeds of cardamom along with 1 tablespoon honey. Eat every day.
Drink carrot juice twice daily.
Boil 2 tablespoons fenugreek leaves along with ½ cup moong dal and 10 small onions and eat regularly.
Using drops of eyebright herb are also beneficial for the eye conditions.
Eating spinach will help in preventing various eye problems as it contains carotenoid.
Washing the eyes with cold water will give relief from strain and will soothe the eyes.

Eyes Aching

Prevention of Eyes Aching

If you view computer monitors or television screens for long periods at a time, take breaks regularly to alleviate the strain on your eyes.
Strive to avoid regular use of contact lenses.
Contact lens users: Use a lubricant eye drop such as Soothe prior to inserting your lenses and then again after they are removed.
When traveling, avoid direct air flows from vents. At home avoid drafts from heating and air-conditioning vents.

Home Remedies for Eyes Aching

Mix one part of rose water and one part of lime juice. Store in a bottle and use it as an eye drop.
Powder equal quantities of liquorice and cumin (jeera). Take ¼ teaspoon every day along with 1 teaspoon honey for a month.
Using drops of eyebright herb are also beneficial for the eye conditions.

Exhaustion

Prevention of Exhaustion

Drink plenty of fluids.
Avoid exertion in hottest weather.
Cover head and neck during outdoor exercise or exertion.
Wear loose-fitting clothing.
Drink fluids during exertion or exercise.

Home Remedies for Exhaustion

Consume a glass of coconut water or grape juice. Or Churn out a juice of three dates with eight ounces of water and drink.
Apply aloe vera, cod liver oil, or garlic oil to the irritation.
Cooling your skin is a number one priority to prevent heat from raging further. Pack some ice cubes into a sealed plastic bag and wrap it in a dishcloth. Apply to the affected areas for five to ten minutes at a time.
There are many non- prescription lotions that relieve the itch from heat rash. Smooth mentholated or calamine lotion on your skin to cool the irritated areas.
Apply baking powder or baby powder.

Ear Infection


Prevention of Ear Infection


Wash hands and toys frequently. Also, day care with 6 or fewer children can lessen your child's chances of getting a cold or similar infection. This leads to fewer ear infections.
Breast milk contains antibodies that offer protection from ear infections.
Avoid propping a bottle in your baby's mouth while he or she is lying down.
Make sure that no one smokes in your home. Away from home, stay in smoke-free environments.
Avoid overusing antibiotics.

Home Remedies for Ear Infection

Use Colloidal silver, as an ear wash, it can be taken orally too. This is a natural antibiotic.
Use ajwain oil as an ear drop for earache relief.
Using ear candles available from health stores can also help draw impurities out of the ear.
Fill a small bag with salt and press it against the ear.
Dropping few drops of hydrogen peroxide in to your ear will cure you of the infection.
Consume a lot of vitamin C. It helps in fighting infection.
Make a mixture by adding 1 tablespoon of almond carrier oil, 2 drops of lavender essential oil, 2 drops of chamomile oil and 3 drops of tea tree essential oil. Warm this mixture and add 2 drops thrice a day to the infected ear.

Diarrhoea


Prevention of Diarrhoea

• Cleanliness and good hand hygiene will help to prevent you and your family from catching infectious diarrhoea.
• Avoid solid food for a few hours until you feel better.
• Avoid very hot or cold liquids.
• Don't exercise strenuously until you are free of symptoms.
• If your job involves preparing food, you should not work for 48 hours after symptoms clear up.

Home Remedies for Diarrhoea

• Take a ripe banana and mash it properly. Add 1 tsp of tamarind pulp and a pinch of salt to it. Consume this mixture two times in a day.
• A popular diarrhea home remedy treatment is to consume a paste made of 15-20 fresh curry leaves mixed with 1 tsp honey.
• Mix 1/2 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp ginger juice, and 1/4 tsp pepper powder and drink it.
• Boil a little water and add 30 grams (or a handful) of rice powder to make the solution into a thin liquid. Add one level teaspoon of salt and water to this liquid to make it up to 1 litre.
• Water boiled with holy basil could be taken as a drink and also could be used as gargle.
• Grate one raw papaya. Add 3 cups water, boil for 10 mins, strain and finish the water in one day

Diabetes

Prevention of Diabetes

Prevention includes measures to prevent the development of diabetes.
Studies of both men and women have shown that vigorous exercise, even if done only once a week, has a protective effect against diabetes.
The use of a diet low in calories and in saturated fat is an ideal strategy for preventing Type II diabetes.
Smoking is especially dangerous for people with diabetes who are at risk for heart and blood vessel diseases.

Home Remedies for Diabetes
Take buchu, cayenne, goldenseal, juniper, licorice, and ura ursi in capsule form.
The best remedy for this disease is the bitter gourd, better known as ‘karela'. Eat this vegetable as often as you can or have at least one tablespoon of karela juice daily to reduce blood sugar levels in your blood and urine.
The leaves of Butea tree are very useful in diabetes. They reduce blood sugar and are useful in glycousia.
Take bitter melon, in any form, without any fear, and Jamun and powder of its seed
Take Garlic in capsules it helps circulation and regulates sugar level.
Leaves of mango tree also fight diabetes. Boil 3-4 fresh leaves of mango tree in the morning and drink.

Depression

Prevention of Depression

Healthy lifestyle habits can help prevent depression, or lessen the chances of it happening again.
For elderly or others who feel socially isolated or lonely, try volunteering or getting involved in group activities.
Counseling may help teens deal with periods of low mood.
Open communication with your teen can help identify depression earlier.

Home Remedies for Depression

Take 2 cardamoms and powder their seeds. In 1 cup boiling water, add these powdered cardamom seeds. Put sugar for taste and drink it twice a day.
Cashew nuts are extremely beneficial in treating depression, as it is a rich source of vitamins of B group and thus they aid in stimulating the appetite. It ensures body activeness and energy levels.
Get plenty of sleep and don't stay up late being idle. Sleep greatly improves or worsens my symptoms depending on the amount. Late at night is the worst time, especially if you are alone.
Eat a lot of pumpkin seeds.
A neutral immersion bath for one hour daily is also helpful in the treatment of depression.
Diet has a profound effect on the treatment of depression. So, the diet of a depressed person should be well balanced as the single nutritional deficiency can aggravate the situation.

Cramps

Prevention of Cramps

Improve fitness and avoid muscle fatigue.
Do not smoke or use other tobacco products.
Eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables and is low in fat.
Try acupuncture or acupressure.
Avoid exertion in hottest weather.

Home Remedies for Cramps

Drink chamomile and peppermint tea for stomach cramps.
Take a hot bath. The hot water relaxes muscles including those of your uterus relieving you of cramps.
Apply cold packs on the cramped muscle.
For muscular cramps: Massage the muscle that is opposite to the muscle that is cramping . Example if you have a cramp in the lower thigh, massage the upper part of the thigh muscle.
Drain some pickle juice and drink 1 cup.

Cough

Prevention of Cough

Quit smoking or don't smoke in the first place.
If you have allergies year round, cover your pillows and mattress with dust mite covers, use an air purifier, avoid pets and other triggers.
Drink plenty of water and get a good night's sleep.
If you know someone has a cold or the flu, give them plenty of space. The virus is spread through airborne transmission or personal contact. Don't take a chance of exposing yourself to their germs.

Home Remedies for Cough

Take a teaspoon of honey with a few drops of vodka or brandy before bed.
About 10 gm of ginger should be cut into small pieces and boiled in a cup of water. It should then be strained and half a teaspoon of sugar added to it. This decoction should be drunk when hot.
Drink red raspberry, honey suckle, or liquorice tea with honey.
Add a gram of turmeric powder to a teaspoon of honey for curing dry cough.
Add two tablespoons of glycerine and two tablespoons of honey to the lemon juice. Take 1 teaspoonful daily.
The herb belleric myroblan is a household remedy for a cough.

Constipation

Prevention of Constipation

Eating plenty of foods that contain fiber is the mainstay of treatment.
Daily use of 500 mg vitamin C and 400 mg magnesium can prevent constipation.
Drink plenty of fluids when adding extra fiber.
Regular exercise improves digestion and reduces stress.
Over-the-counter products such as Metamucil and Citrucel can help keep stools soft and regular.
Do not ignore the urge to have a bowel movement.

Home Remedies for Constipation

Guava when eaten with seeds provides roughage to diet can give relief from constipation.
Another natural remedy for constipation is to add a little extra sugar or some honey a glass of milk. Drink twice a day
Try One tablespoonful of corn syrup added to 8oz of water to cure constipation.
A common Ayurvedic medicine for constipation is Triphala Churna. It is a powder made by grinding three kinds of herbs. A teaspoon of this powder taken with warm water or milk at the time going to bed is beneficial.
Ginger tea is a great home remedy for constipation. It helps start bowel movement.

CHILLS


Prevention of Chills

Children who have symptoms of a viral infection should not be given aspirin, because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.
Don't use ice water or rubbing alcohol to reduce a child's temperature. These can cause shock.
Don't bundle a feverish child in blankets.

Home Remedies for Chills

Mix some honey and lemon juice in a glass of hot water and sip.
Sponging with comfortably warm water may help in reducing a chills.
Rub a wet washcloth or towel over the child's body for 20 minutes or for as long as can be tolerated. Add warm water as needed to keep the water temperature the same, and keep the child from shivering.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Cold

Prevention of Cold

Drink plenty of fluids.
Don't cover your sneezes and coughs with your hands.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. If you blow your nose, wash your hands before touching your mouth or eyes. If you cough, wash your hands before touching your eyes or nose.
Avoid close, prolonged contact with anyone who has a cold.
Using paper cups can be helpful to avoid spreading of germs. Having a dispenser of small cups in key areas (e.g., kitchen, bathroom) can help children to make it a habit.

Home Remedies for Cold

Lemon is the most important among the many home remedies for common cold. It is beneficial in all types of cold with fever.
Ginger is another excellent remedy for colds and coughs.
A teaspoon of the root paste, mixed with an equal quantity of honey or tulsi leaf juice, given once every night for a month, acts as an excellent medicine for colds.
Use camphor water as a chest and throat rub. Avoid getting it near the eyes.
Take a tbsp of carom seeds (ajwain), crush and tie them properly in a muslin cloth. Inhale in case of nose blockage.
Drink plenty of fluids like water, fruit juices, etc.
Take 3-4 tsp onion juice and 3-4 tsp honey and mix well before consuming.

Appetite loss

Prevention of Appetite loss

Avoid cooking strong smelling foods (such as fish or cauliflower).
Eat several small meals daily, instead of large ones.
Feeding through artificial means (such as a tube or IV).
Exercising regularly can increase your appetite.


Home Remedies for Appetite loss

Oranges are an extremely useful remedy for anorexia.
Lime is also a valuable remedy for restoring a lost appetite. A preparation made from this fruit and ginger has been found very effective in overcoming this condition.
Sour grapes are another effective remedy for anorexia.
Garlic possesses a special property to stimulate the digestive tone of the system and improve appetite. A soup prepared from this vegetable can be of immense help to a patient suffering from anorexia.
The use of ginger is valuable in the loss of appetite. About five grams of this vegetable should be ground and licked with a little salt once a day for the treatment of this condition.
The application of an ice-bag over the stomach for half an hour before meals, and a cool hip bath once or twice daily, will go a long way in curing anorexia.

Backache

Prevention of Backache
Walking, cycling in an upright posture and simple swimming can enhance health of your back.
Dress in comfortable clothes and avoid high heels.
One should also avoid looking down for long periods of time while seated at a desk.
Avoid being obese and maintain correct weight for your height.
Home Remedies for Backache
The most important home remedy for backache is the use of garlic. Two or three cloves should be taken every morning to get results. An oil prepared from garlic and rubbed on the back will give great relief.
Lemon is another useful remedy for backache.
Raw potato is an ancient home remedy for backache, characterised by incapacitating pain in the lumbar region, especially in the lower part of the back.
Fish oil taken daily, is the least expensive and most effective manner in which to eliminate backache, joint pain, pains in the wrists.
A mixture of powdered sonth, sweet soda and salt if consumed with hot milk or water can alleviate your backache problems.
While sleeping, sleep on a firm mattress. Avoid sleeping face down.
Heat may be applied with hot water bottle or infrared lamp for temporary relief in the area.
Drink some hot milk or water with powdered sonth, meetha soda, and namak.

dark circles

Prevention of Dark Circles

Using a daily moisturizer with sunscreen.
Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet with plenty of iron and vitamin K, and getting enough sleep.
Avoid caffeine late in the day.
Try mind- body techniques.


Home Remedies for Dark Circles

Dark Circles can be removed by applying peeled and grated potato overnight at least three times a week.
Dark circles can be removed by doing pranayam daily for at least five minutes.
Dip cotton balls in rose water and keep for 5-10 minutes.
Alternate hot and cold compresses under your eyes for 10 minutes. Then apply a teaspoon of almond oil mixed with half teaspoon of lime juice on the dark surface every night before going to bed.
Add some mint leaves, lemon juice, and salt to tomato juice and drink.
Drinking good amount of water also helps in lightening the dark circles under the eyes.
Application of cream with vitamin E and C also helps in reducing the dark circles.

Dandruff

Prevention of Dandruff
Washing your hair at least three times a week.
Avoiding the use of chemicals on the scalp, such as those used in hair colouring.
Making sure that you have enough vitamins such as zinc, beta-carotene, B6, B12 and selenium in your diet.
Regular daily brushing.
Sunlight may be good for dandruff. But because exposure to ultraviolet light damages your skin and increases your risk of skin cancer, don't sunbathe.
Home Remedies for Dandruff
The use of fenugreek seeds is one of the most important remedies in the treatment of dandruff.
A valuable prescription for removal of dandruff is the use of green gram powder. The hair should be washed twice a week with two tablespoons of this powder mixed with half a cup of curd.
Create a mixture of curd, lime juice, cider, vinegar, and amla juice and apply to hair.
Apply warmed coconut oil with the juice of two lemons, and leave in hair for two hours before shampooing out.
Exposure of the head to the rays of the sun is also useful measure in the treatment of dandruff.
Rinse the hair after soaking some neem leaves in water and then filtering.

Pimples

Prevention of Acne

To keep skin conditions under control, observe the following suggestions:
Try to avoid chocolates, nuts, fried and fatty foods.
Reduce the oiliness of the skin.
Vitamin E is also important to prevent scarring from acne and removing old scars.
Have a well-balanced, regular diet with lots of fresh fruit juices.
Do not squeeze pimples, which often leads to infections, worse acne, and scars.

Home Remedies for Acne

Take morpheme neem supplements for natural skin care.
Unboiled milk mixed with gram flour has been proved effective for the daily wash of acne skin.
Drink a glass of wheat grass juice daily to remove acne.
Apply fresh lime juice mixed with a half glass of boiled milk for treating pimples, blackheads and cracked skin.
The orange peel is valuable in the treatment of acne.
Apply fresh mint juice over the face every night for the treatment of acne, pimples, insect stings, eczema, scabies, & other skin infections.
Aloe Vera juice applied twice a day can greatly speed up the healing of acne lesions.
Ice down the acne before bed.
Vitamin A tablets are also a natural and effective acne cure.

Body pain

Prevention of Body pain

Exercise regularly. An inactive lifestyle contributes to lower back pain.
Push rather than pull when you must move heavy objects.
Quit smoking:- Smokers have diminished oxygen levels in their spinal tissues, which can hinder the healing process.
Maintain a healthy weight:- Being overweight puts strain on your back muscles. If you're overweight, trimming down can prevent back pain.
Always try to keep your knees and hips level.


Home Remedies for Body pain

Massaging the affected area with any oil will provide relief from the pain.
Mix two teaspoonful of winter cherry with ghee and molasses to make porridge. Eat this porridge with an empty stomach for 15 days.
Apple cider vinegar has shown to give beneficial results.
Gomukhasana is the most beneficial yogic asana for the cure of joint pains.
Mix fresh carrot juice with equal parts of lemon juice. Take one large teaspoonful everyday.
A gentle massage with Arthcare Oil is recommended to relieve joint pain and to strengthen the bone tissues, the skeletal and the neuromuscular systems, giving a comfortable movement of joints and muscles.