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Home Remedies for Rheumatism
14 April, 2009
Rheumatism or rheumatic arthritis is one of the commonest complaints of old age. As the age advances, there is wear and tear in the joints of the body. This causes the rheumatic pains. Ayurveda calls this condition as Ama Vata. It considers rheumatism to be caused due to the build up of ama in the body, which is caused due to a low digestive fire.
Rheumatism is swelling. It is characterized by swelling and pain found on the muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. The term is used for a variety of related ailments in the past. Yet recently, rheumatism was subdivided into several conditions, which gave rise to more specific ailments.
Rheumatism Causes:
- Toxic waste products in the blood
- Infection of teeth, tonsils and gall-bladder
Rheumatism Symptoms:
The most common symptoms of the onset of rheumatism are sudden fever, intense soreness, pain and stiffness of the muscles and the affected body components.
Treatment of Rheumatism:
1. Mix some dry ginger, black pepper and rock salt in the juice of a fresh ginger stem. Make a powder of this. Take this in quantity of three grams with honey.
2. Massaging with the oil extracted from Bishop’s Weed seeds directly on the painful joints helps to relieve the pain.
3. The juice of tomatoes is very effective in rheumatic pains that arise in the joints of the hands and legs. Tomatoes can be had either in the form of a juice or raw. About four to five tomatoes must be eaten in a day.
4. A paste of garlic should be made and applied directly on the affected parts. This will reduce the pain day by day till it completely disappears.
5. The Indian aloe is traditionally taken for the treatment of rheumatism. The pulp of one leaf of the aloe taken once a day is enough to bring about good results.
6. A daily consumption of the Indian gooseberry, or the amalaki, helps in speedy recovery from rheumatism.
7. People with rheumatic problems are prescribed tea made from the alfalfa leaves.
8. The rosemary herb is used in a slightly unconventional manner in the Ayurvedic treatment of rheumatism.
9. Remedy using this herb seldom fails and may prove very beneficial for the sufferer. The stalk of rhubarb must be pounded along with an equal amount of sugar
10. It is by far, easier to extract the juice form the bitter gourd than with potato. A cup of this juice combined with a teaspoon of honey must be taken daily to treat rheumatism.
11. It is more convenient to extract the juice of the vegetable itself for treating rheumatism but the more effective way of doing it is by means of extracting the seeds.
12. For more efficient result, the sufferer will have to drink the juice of three lemons everyday.
13. Walnuts must be thoroughly eaten to arrive to its beneficial effects. Half a dozen each day may be sufficient in treating rheumatism.
14. People with rheumatic problems are prescribed tea made from the alfalfa leaves.
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Home Remedies for Ringworm
14 April, 2009
Ringworm is a very contagious skin disease which is transmitted through a family of fungi known as dermatophytes. This disease can affect the skin of the scalp, hands, feet, chest and the nails. The ringworm inflammation is seen like a darkened ring on the skin (hence the name; it has nothing to do with worms) covered with a silvery border. Ringworm spreads in a circular manner, and the skin inside keeps getting recovered. Hence there will be a dark ring with tender skin in the center. This is an indication of ringworm.
Causes of Ringworm:
- Ringworm is an infectious skin disease caused by mold like fungi called Dermatophytes.
- One of the most common causes of ringworm among humans is through direct contact with other humans—sharing combs or clothing or by touching the infected area.
- Wearing caps or socks for long periods give the fungi an opportunity to spread, which is why ringworms usually occur in feet, toes, thighs and scalp.
Symptoms of Ringworm:
- Whenever you feel the urge of smoking, eat something salty, or lick a little salt with the tip of your tongue. Your craving will go away. If you do this every time you feel like smoking, you will be totally cured of the addiction.
Treatment of Ringworm:
1. Slice open a raw papaya. Apply its juice on the affected parts of the skin. Alternatively you can also apply the peel of the papaya onto the skin and keep it tied like a bandage. This will provide a cooling effect, which will reduce the itching and help in quick healing.
2. Drink lots of vegetable soups with carrots, radish and spinach in them as important ingredients. These soups will keep the skin moist and help it to fight against the fungal infection that causes ringworm.
3. Prepare a paste of mustard seeds and apply it directly on the affected skin. You will get a slight tingling sensation, but that indicates the healing process has begun. The tingling sensation will subside in a while.
4. Ringworm can become aggravated due to itching. If the skin is dry, then itching can cause eruptions and bleeding of the skin. This can be avoided by keeping the skin supple by the application of coconut oil.
5. Sour foods must be completely avoided in cases of ringworm. This includes curds, cheese and sour vegetables and fruits.
6. Instead, bitter foods such as the bitter gourd, bitter drumstick and neem must be consumed.
7. The seeds of butea are effective in treating several skin problems including ringworm and eczema.
8. The leaves of the cassia are beneficial in the treatment of ringworm.
9. the most difficult ringworm infection to with conventional medicine is nail fungus.
10. A paste of the leaves of the lemon grass is mixed with buttermilk.
11. Turmeric is used since very ancient times in the treatment of ringworm. A solution of the turmeric powder is made and applied directly on the affected skin.
12. A mixture of the leaves of leadwort is made into a paste with salt and water.
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Home Remedies for Liver Care
02 April, 2009
The liver is the master organ of the body, and most people consider the liver to be more important in the normal functioning of the body than even the brain and the heart. If there is any damage to the liver, then there could be serious complications, such as constipation, chronic gastritis, morning sickness, etc. Problems with the liver could be jaundice, hepatitis, cirrhosis and hepatomegaly (enlargement of the liver), all of which are life-threatening conditions. Hence it is very important to take proper care of the liver.
The liver is a complex organ that works 24 hours a day and performs hundreds of specific functions in the body. More than 500 body functions have been identified with the liver, including system cleansing and detox, the breakdown and metabolism of dietary fat and sugars, production of certain plasma proteins and cholesterol, storage of iron, removal of poisons, drugs and bacteria from the blood, the regulation of blood clotting and the maintenance of a healthy immune system.
Some symptoms which indicate something is wrong with the liver are:-
1 Loss of appetite
2 Diarrhea
3 Flatulence
4 Pain in the abdomen
5 Difficulty in breathing and coughing
Treatment of Liver Care:
1. Berberis (Berberis vulgaris): Berberis is nicknamed as the jaundice berry for its beneficial effects on the treatment of jaundice.
2. Chicory is one of the most useful herbs in treatment of liver problems.
3. Dandelion stimulates the liver and the gall bladder for the proper utilization of fats within the body. It also helps in the detoxification of the liver. Its juice is used in treatment of most liver problems.
4. Gokulakanta (Hygrophila spinosa): This herb is used for treatment of several liver problems including jaundice, hepatitis and derangement of the liver.
5. The cooling effect of the henna is also beneficial in the treatment of liver problems. Its bark is effective in the treatment of liver problems such as jaundice and enlargement of the liver.
6. The Indian aloe stimulates the liver into carrying out its functions normally. It is used in the treatment of jaundice and enlargement of the liver.
7. Indian sorrel is used in the treatment of jaundice. It is taken in the form of fresh juice mixed with buttermilk made from cow’s milk. It is to be taken once daily during jaundice.
8. Picrorrhiza is a very commonly prescribed herb in the treatment of jaundice.
9. The juice of two raw oranges must be taken once a day for up to a week.
10. Add a little salt and some roasted cumin seeds to a glass of buttermilk. Have it early in the morning. This keeps the liver healthy and protects it from disorders.
11. Extract the juice of about ten papaya seeds. Mix it with a teaspoonful of lime juice. Have this juice once a day.
12. A mixture of carrot and spinach juice is also very beneficial for liver problems.
13. Goat’s or cow’s milk must be taken instead of buffalo’s milk.
14. Instead of curds, buttermilk must be given.
15. Garlic must be included in the diet.
16. When there is a liver problem, detoxification of the liver is necessary. This is done by fasting for a day.
17. The trailing eclipta has beneficial results in several liver problems. It can be used for the treatment of catarrhal jaundice and liver enlargement.
18. Treatment of jaundice is usually started in Ayurveda with the medication of turpeth. It is given in the form of a powder in quantities of one to two teaspoons in hot water twice a day.
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The liver is a complex organ that works 24 hours a day and performs hundreds of specific functions in the body. More than 500 body functions have been identified with the liver, including system cleansing and detox, the breakdown and metabolism of dietary fat and sugars, production of certain plasma proteins and cholesterol, storage of iron, removal of poisons, drugs and bacteria from the blood, the regulation of blood clotting and the maintenance of a healthy immune system.
Some symptoms which indicate something is wrong with the liver are:-
1 Loss of appetite
2 Diarrhea
3 Flatulence
4 Pain in the abdomen
5 Difficulty in breathing and coughing
Treatment of Liver Care:
1. Berberis (Berberis vulgaris): Berberis is nicknamed as the jaundice berry for its beneficial effects on the treatment of jaundice.
2. Chicory is one of the most useful herbs in treatment of liver problems.
3. Dandelion stimulates the liver and the gall bladder for the proper utilization of fats within the body. It also helps in the detoxification of the liver. Its juice is used in treatment of most liver problems.
4. Gokulakanta (Hygrophila spinosa): This herb is used for treatment of several liver problems including jaundice, hepatitis and derangement of the liver.
5. The cooling effect of the henna is also beneficial in the treatment of liver problems. Its bark is effective in the treatment of liver problems such as jaundice and enlargement of the liver.
6. The Indian aloe stimulates the liver into carrying out its functions normally. It is used in the treatment of jaundice and enlargement of the liver.
7. Indian sorrel is used in the treatment of jaundice. It is taken in the form of fresh juice mixed with buttermilk made from cow’s milk. It is to be taken once daily during jaundice.
8. Picrorrhiza is a very commonly prescribed herb in the treatment of jaundice.
9. The juice of two raw oranges must be taken once a day for up to a week.
10. Add a little salt and some roasted cumin seeds to a glass of buttermilk. Have it early in the morning. This keeps the liver healthy and protects it from disorders.
11. Extract the juice of about ten papaya seeds. Mix it with a teaspoonful of lime juice. Have this juice once a day.
12. A mixture of carrot and spinach juice is also very beneficial for liver problems.
13. Goat’s or cow’s milk must be taken instead of buffalo’s milk.
14. Instead of curds, buttermilk must be given.
15. Garlic must be included in the diet.
16. When there is a liver problem, detoxification of the liver is necessary. This is done by fasting for a day.
17. The trailing eclipta has beneficial results in several liver problems. It can be used for the treatment of catarrhal jaundice and liver enlargement.
18. Treatment of jaundice is usually started in Ayurveda with the medication of turpeth. It is given in the form of a powder in quantities of one to two teaspoons in hot water twice a day.
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Home Remedies for Leg Pain
02 April, 2009
Leg Pain can be referred pain from a problem with another structure e.g. the spine, sacroiliac or hip regions, can be due to irritation or damage to a nerve supplying the leg or can be due to a local leg problem.
Causes of Leg Pain:
1. The most common cause of back leg pain is Sciatica. This is a pain which is caused by swelling of the sciatic nerve.
2. Lower leg pain in particular may be caused by shin splints.
3. Dehydration or low amounts of potassium, sodium, calcium, or magnesium in the blood.
4. Medications such as:
a) Diuretics, which can cause you to lose too much fluid or minerals.
b) Statins, which lower cholesterol and can cause muscle injury
5. Muscle fatigue or strain from overuse, too much exercise, or holding a muscle in the same position for a long time.
6. Hairline crack in the bone (stress fracture)
7. Atherosclerosis that blocks blood flow in the arteries (this type of pain, called claudication, is generally felt when exercising or walking and relieved by rest).
8. Infection of the bone (osteomyelitis) or skin and soft tissue (cellulitis)
9. Inflammation of the leg joints by arthritis or gout.
10. Overweight persons are the most prone to constipation and leg pain.
11. Many inflammations, diseases or conditions in the lower part of the nervous system can result in constipation and leg pain.
Diagnosis in Leg Pain:
The following diagnostic tests may be performed:
Arteriogram to check blood flow
• Blood tests for specific diseases
• Bone biopsy if tumor is seen on MRI which may be malignant
• Bone scan
• Duplex Doppler/ultrasound exam to look for a blood clot
• MRI if a malignant tumor is suspected
• X-ray of your back or legs
Treatment of Leg Pain:
• Rest as much as possible.
• Elevate your leg.
• Apply ice for up to 15 minutes. Do this 4 times per day, more often for the first few days.
• Gently stretch and massage cramping muscles.
• Take over-the-counter pain medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
• Drinking plenty of water and eating fruits can help in good functioning of the muscles, which in turn helps to manage both constipation and leg pain.
• Another natural technique is exercise. Exercises sciatica are usually simple to do stretches and strengthening practices that can give fast and even long term relief.
• One natural technique that can help is an adjustment of misaligned bones. Sciatica can be caused by a misalignment of the hips and sacrum.
• Medication should be avoided that causes infection.
• Performing yoga exercises like gomukh asana and uttan pad asana is very effective in relieving from leg pains.
• Eating 3-4 walnuts with an empty stomach in the morning provided relief from leg pain in a short duration and is also effective home remedy for leg pain.
• Use of coconut helps in curing the leg and knee pains.
• Boil 1-teaspoon saffron in 1/2 cup water and divide this solution into three portions and take with equal quantities of water, thrice daily for a week. This is one of the effective home remedies for joint pains.
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Causes of Leg Pain:
1. The most common cause of back leg pain is Sciatica. This is a pain which is caused by swelling of the sciatic nerve.
2. Lower leg pain in particular may be caused by shin splints.
3. Dehydration or low amounts of potassium, sodium, calcium, or magnesium in the blood.
4. Medications such as:
a) Diuretics, which can cause you to lose too much fluid or minerals.
b) Statins, which lower cholesterol and can cause muscle injury
5. Muscle fatigue or strain from overuse, too much exercise, or holding a muscle in the same position for a long time.
6. Hairline crack in the bone (stress fracture)
7. Atherosclerosis that blocks blood flow in the arteries (this type of pain, called claudication, is generally felt when exercising or walking and relieved by rest).
8. Infection of the bone (osteomyelitis) or skin and soft tissue (cellulitis)
9. Inflammation of the leg joints by arthritis or gout.
10. Overweight persons are the most prone to constipation and leg pain.
11. Many inflammations, diseases or conditions in the lower part of the nervous system can result in constipation and leg pain.
Diagnosis in Leg Pain:
The following diagnostic tests may be performed:
Arteriogram to check blood flow
• Blood tests for specific diseases
• Bone biopsy if tumor is seen on MRI which may be malignant
• Bone scan
• Duplex Doppler/ultrasound exam to look for a blood clot
• MRI if a malignant tumor is suspected
• X-ray of your back or legs
Treatment of Leg Pain:
• Rest as much as possible.
• Elevate your leg.
• Apply ice for up to 15 minutes. Do this 4 times per day, more often for the first few days.
• Gently stretch and massage cramping muscles.
• Take over-the-counter pain medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
• Drinking plenty of water and eating fruits can help in good functioning of the muscles, which in turn helps to manage both constipation and leg pain.
• Another natural technique is exercise. Exercises sciatica are usually simple to do stretches and strengthening practices that can give fast and even long term relief.
• One natural technique that can help is an adjustment of misaligned bones. Sciatica can be caused by a misalignment of the hips and sacrum.
• Medication should be avoided that causes infection.
• Performing yoga exercises like gomukh asana and uttan pad asana is very effective in relieving from leg pains.
• Eating 3-4 walnuts with an empty stomach in the morning provided relief from leg pain in a short duration and is also effective home remedy for leg pain.
• Use of coconut helps in curing the leg and knee pains.
• Boil 1-teaspoon saffron in 1/2 cup water and divide this solution into three portions and take with equal quantities of water, thrice daily for a week. This is one of the effective home remedies for joint pains.
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Home Remedies for Feet Swelling During Pregnancy
23 March, 2009
There are so many changes the body undergoes during pregnancy that it becomes easy to ignore the changes in the feet. During pregnancy the body releases hormones that allow the ligaments to relax in the birth canal. The ligaments in the feet also relax, causing the foot to lengthen and widen. Many will complain of a shoe size increase by one or two sizes. In most circumstances, this flattening and widening of the foot is benign and no problems result.
Treatment of Feet Swelling During Pregnancy:
- Drink a lot of water when you are pregnant. You must drink at least six to eight glasses of water per day. Water is the most natural therapy to flush out the excess toxins from the body. Thus, the water will expel all the toxic fluids of the body which would otherwise settle in the feet and cause them to swell.
- Avoid remaining in a standing position for long periods of time. This gives direct access for the fluids to enter into the lower parts of the body and cause the feet to swell up.
- Hot temperatures are not good during pregnancy. Hot temperatures can reduce the water content of the body, due to which the proportion of the fluids increase proportionately in the body. Therefore, going out when there is a hot climate must be avoided as much as possible.
- It is a misconception that swelling of feet during pregnancy is caused by excessive intake of salty foods. Though over-intake of salt is definitely not good, eliminating salt totally from the diet also does not help.
- Keep your diet well-balanced. This is extremely important for a pregnant woman. If the diet is deficient in any kind of food, or if the woman takes the wrong kind of food, then there is more chance of undigested toxic wastes accumulating in the body, and causing the feet to swell.
- Do not wear tight trousers or jeans when you are pregnant, as this would increase the pressure on the legs
- While sleeping, try to change your position frequently. Lying in a single position for a long time will increase the pressure on one side of the body and increase the chances of the feet getting swollen up.
- Here’s a recipe for preventing the swelling of feet during pregnancy. Take two cups of water and add a teaspoonful of palm sugar in it. Add two teaspoons of fennel seeds to it.
- Add a few tablespoons of coriander in two cups of water. Boil this mixture till it reduces to half its quantity, i.e. to one cup. Drink this coriander decoction thrice in a day. It will prevent from swelling of feet during pregnancy.
- The most important thing to prevent feet from swelling up during pregnancy is to keep them exercised often. Pregnant women tend to reduce their normal activities in the fear that it would harm the fetus. But in fact, the opposite is true. Walking for half an hour per day is ideal. Keep your feet moving about. This is a very sure way of preventing the accumulation of fluids in the feet.
- While sitting, do not press your legs by crossing them. Keep them free and separated so that there is no undue pressure on them.
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Home Remedies for Eye Care
23 March, 2009
The importance of the eyes to the human beings need not be emphasized. Eyes provide us sight, without which life would lose most of its meaning. But at the same time, eyes are constantly exposed to the external environment. Almost everyone in the world overworks their eyes, due to which several eye problems occur.
The senses of sight is perhaps the most important of the five senses nature has give to man. A sightless man is a pitiable sight. Anything that interferes with your vision is irritating and a danger to the capacity to see is the most serious danger of all. You must, therefore, take care of your eyes.
Tips for Eye Care:
1) Proper diet: It is the inner cleanliness, which is the key to the beauty of the eyes. Improve your diet, enjoy sunshine and fresh air. Spend at least 15 to 20 minutes in the sun with the minimum of clothing so that fresh air can get into your pores and the heat of the sun can bring out the perspiration.
2) Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum) Aniseed is especially beneficial in the treatment of cataract. The powder of its seeds is taken in a tablespoon quantity every morning and evening.
3) Babul (Acacia arabica) Babul can treat conjunctivitis. A paste of the babul leaves must be applied on the eyes before going to sleep at night. It will lessen the itchiness, wateriness and the redness of the sore eyes.
4) Carrot (Daucus carota) Carrot is so beneficial in eye care that its virtues are taught to school students also. Carrots contain beta-carotene, which is the precursor of vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is responsible for strengthening the eyes and protecting them from night blindness.
5) Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) A decoction prepared from coriander can be used as an eyewash for people with conjunctivitis. There will be immediate reduction in the burning, redness and swelling of the eyes.
6) Indian Gooseberry (Emblica officinalis) The Indian gooseberry, known as amalaki, is exceptional in treating ocular problems. It can bring relief in both conjunctivitis and glaucoma. Its juice is taken with honey for better effects.
7) Indian Sorrel (Oxalis corniculata) The Indian Sorrel has exceptional properties in the treatment of several eye problems. A few drops of the juice of its leaves must be put in the eyes everyday to keep them free from strain. They can also be a good prevention for cataract.
8) Marigold (Calendula officinalis) Marigold is taken as a cold infusion for washing eyes that are stressed. This brings a cooling effect to the eyes. It is also effective in cases of conjunctivitis.
9) For Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) The raw juice of parsley is effective for eye care. It can relieve the eyes of problems such as corneal ulcers, cataracts, weak eyes, conjunctivitis, opthalmia and sluggishness of the pupils.
10) The triphala lotion is generally prescribed in case of eye problems. Triphala is a mixture of the two myroblans – belleric and chebula – and the Indian gooseberry.
11) Chandrodaya vati is another important Ayurvedic preparation used in eye care. It is made into a paste in water and then applied externally over the eyes.
12) Prepare a mixture of equal proportions of aniseed powder and coriander seed powder. Mix it with an equal weight of unrefined sugar.
13) Inhaling the odors of sesame mixed in honey reduces the excessive wateriness of the eyes.
14) Take two small pieces of cardamom. Grind them and dissolve the powder in milk. Boil the milk and drink it at night. This makes the eyes healthier.
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The senses of sight is perhaps the most important of the five senses nature has give to man. A sightless man is a pitiable sight. Anything that interferes with your vision is irritating and a danger to the capacity to see is the most serious danger of all. You must, therefore, take care of your eyes.
Tips for Eye Care:
1) Proper diet: It is the inner cleanliness, which is the key to the beauty of the eyes. Improve your diet, enjoy sunshine and fresh air. Spend at least 15 to 20 minutes in the sun with the minimum of clothing so that fresh air can get into your pores and the heat of the sun can bring out the perspiration.
2) Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum) Aniseed is especially beneficial in the treatment of cataract. The powder of its seeds is taken in a tablespoon quantity every morning and evening.
3) Babul (Acacia arabica) Babul can treat conjunctivitis. A paste of the babul leaves must be applied on the eyes before going to sleep at night. It will lessen the itchiness, wateriness and the redness of the sore eyes.
4) Carrot (Daucus carota) Carrot is so beneficial in eye care that its virtues are taught to school students also. Carrots contain beta-carotene, which is the precursor of vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is responsible for strengthening the eyes and protecting them from night blindness.
5) Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) A decoction prepared from coriander can be used as an eyewash for people with conjunctivitis. There will be immediate reduction in the burning, redness and swelling of the eyes.
6) Indian Gooseberry (Emblica officinalis) The Indian gooseberry, known as amalaki, is exceptional in treating ocular problems. It can bring relief in both conjunctivitis and glaucoma. Its juice is taken with honey for better effects.
7) Indian Sorrel (Oxalis corniculata) The Indian Sorrel has exceptional properties in the treatment of several eye problems. A few drops of the juice of its leaves must be put in the eyes everyday to keep them free from strain. They can also be a good prevention for cataract.
8) Marigold (Calendula officinalis) Marigold is taken as a cold infusion for washing eyes that are stressed. This brings a cooling effect to the eyes. It is also effective in cases of conjunctivitis.
9) For Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) The raw juice of parsley is effective for eye care. It can relieve the eyes of problems such as corneal ulcers, cataracts, weak eyes, conjunctivitis, opthalmia and sluggishness of the pupils.
10) The triphala lotion is generally prescribed in case of eye problems. Triphala is a mixture of the two myroblans – belleric and chebula – and the Indian gooseberry.
11) Chandrodaya vati is another important Ayurvedic preparation used in eye care. It is made into a paste in water and then applied externally over the eyes.
12) Prepare a mixture of equal proportions of aniseed powder and coriander seed powder. Mix it with an equal weight of unrefined sugar.
13) Inhaling the odors of sesame mixed in honey reduces the excessive wateriness of the eyes.
14) Take two small pieces of cardamom. Grind them and dissolve the powder in milk. Boil the milk and drink it at night. This makes the eyes healthier.
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Home Remedies for Cold Sores
13 March, 2009
Cold sores are small, often painful sores that usually appear around the mouth, lips or nose. The sores start as blisters that often burst, weeping the clear fluid and after a few days will scab over and often take 7-10 days to heal completely.
There is no doubts the fact that having cold sores can prove to be very problematic as they can make you think that you are an unclean person who in turn can result in feeling panicky as well as stressed and even becomes fearful of being seen with these cold sores. What's worse is when people that suffer from cold sores act in a reactive manner to the problem and rush to find just about any cold sore remedies that they can lay their hands on.
Causes of Cold Sores:
Cold sores are caused by the Herpes virus, and many people experience symptoms on a regular basis. Although these small sores usually do not cause any serious threat, they are still uncomfortable and can be painful at times. This article is going to look at home remedies for cold sores and what you can do to prevent them.
Cold Sore Symptoms:
The first sign that a cold sore is about to appear is often a tingling or itching sensation in the affected area, followed by the appearance of small fluid-filled blisters; these appear between a several hours to a few days after the tingling first appears and several of the blisters may merge.
Cold Sore Treatment:
1] Pressing or rubbing ice on a sore is possibly the best-known home remedy for cold sores.
2] Rubbing aloe, lemon balm extract, or tea bags to cold sores is also known to lessen their size and help reduce pain. Drinking less coffee is another home remedy for cold sores.
3] Cover the lesion with Vaseline to protect it and prevent secondary infections.
4] Because sun can cause cold sores, it is advisable to use a sunscreen, particularly a high protection cream designed specifically for the lips.
5] Creams containing lysine, or based on lemon balm or tea tree oil help moisturize the infected area as well as provide a protective layer and fight the virus.
6] Over-the-counter painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen can help relieve pain, as can topical anesthetics.
7] Healthy diet. Any infection can decrease with proper consumption of healthy diet. To reduce the infections try to include notorious and healthy food.
8] The first thing that you should do to prevent an outbreak is to keep your stress levels low.
9] Resveratrol Cream - Made from red grapes, can be applied directly to the site of infection and is affective at suppressing the herpes virus and the outbreak of a cold sore.
In addition to these home remedies for cold sores your diet can also play an important part in cold sore control. Acidic and salty food can burn when they enter an active blister. It’s also important that you eat healthy foods that keep your immune system at its peak. Also take a vitamin supplement because most people do not get the necessary daily amounts of vitamins and minerals.
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Home Remedies for Common Cold
13 March, 2009
A cold is an extremely irritating condition: You are not sick enough to get into bed, yet not well enough to lead a normal life.
Causes of Cold:
It may be caused by a variety of factors, the most common being a sudden chilling because of a change of temperature, coming out of the cozy bed into a blast of cold air or walking form an air-cooled room into a blazing sun. According to allopathy, these are only pre disposing factors, the real culprit being a virus, which incidentally has not yet been separated or counteracted.
Symptoms of Cold:
A cold is an extremely irritating condition: You are not sick enough to get into bed, yet not well enough to lead a normal life. A running nose, feverishness, heaviness of the head, pains and aches in the body, loss of appetite and of smell are the main features of a cold which makes life miserable.
Treatment of Cold:
1) Vitamin C - "Vitamin C works in the body as a scavenger, picking up all sorts of trash - including virus trash
2) Dilute lime juice with honey to drink is the top application in cases of common cold attacks and this remedy is also fine Home Remedy for Common Cold.
3) Peppermint tea may also benefit during the common cold.
4) Ginger: (Zingiber officinale) Ginger extracts taken numerous times a day is a superb Home remedy for Common Cold and to treat coughs that accompany common colds.
5) The roots of the bitter gourd plant are used in folk medicine to treat a cold. A teaspoon of the root paste, mixed with an identical amount of honey or tulsi leaf juice, given once every night for a month, acts as an excellent medicine for colds.
6) Lemon can be used successfully to treat common cold, as it raises the body resistance.
7) A tablespoon of carom seeds (ajwain) crushed and coupled in a muslin cloth and can be inhaled whenever nose is blocked.
8) 3-4 tsp onion juice with 3-4 tsp honey taken daily avoids cold.
9) Zinc - Suck on zinc lozenges and cut your cold short, to an average of just 4 days! It also can help reduce symptoms such as dry, irritated throat.
10) Chicken Soup - A silly folk remedy? No! Researchers at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach have found that hot chicken soup, either because of its aroma or its taste, "appears to possess an additional substance for increasing the flow of nasal mucus."
11) Salty Gargle - Dr. Van Ert of San Francisco advises mixing 1 teaspoon of salt into a glass of warm water and gargling away whenever your throat hurts.
12) Get Steamed - Clear congestion and relieve a dry cough by taking a hot steamy shower. Or make a steam tent by draping a towel over your head above a bowl of boiling water.
13) Keep Your Germs to Yourself - Cough and blow away, but do it into a disposable tissue instead of sharing them! Then promptly throw the tissue away and wash your hands.
14) Liquids - Drink six to eight glasses of water, juice, tea, and other mostly clear liquids daily to keep the body hydrated and to flush out impurities.
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Home Remedies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
25 February, 2009
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common nerve entrapment disorder that causes significant impairment and disability, affecting millions of Americans each year.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common condition which occurs when the nerve that runs from the forearm into the hand becomes pressured or squeezed at the wrist. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can occur in about 1 in every 100 people at some stage in their lifetime and the symptoms are typically pain, weakness, or numbness in the hand and wrist, moving up the arm.
The Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist. The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel. The Carpal Tunnel is a canal in the wrist. The Carpal tunnel syndrome typically starts gradually, with a light pain in your wrist that can from there extend into the hand or forearm of a patient who is experiencing this problem.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a serious and painful form of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). It can disrupt your work and leisure activities by affecting your hand and wrist. It is easier to prevent than to treat.
Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
- Heredity is the most important factor.
- Hand use over time can play a role.
- Repetitive motions of the hand and wrist
- Hormonal changes related to pregnancy and menopause.
- Medical conditions including diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid gland imbalance.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms:
There are a variety of uncomfortable symptoms associated with the disorder, but the most common clinical features involve pain, numbness, paresthesia (pins and needles) and tingling in the thumbs, first two fingers and sometimes one-half of the ringer fingers. In more severe cases, pain travels from the median nerve up the arm, creating referred pain and dysfunction throughout the forearm, shoulder, upper back and neck.
Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
There are numerous treatments and proposed cures for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome but one of the most popular and straightforward self-help remedies are exercises designed to alleviate the symptoms.
Avoid any activities that contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome. For example, either stop or reduce repetitive movements that put your wrist in a bent position. If you have to perform repetitive wrist motions, then keep your wrists in a neutral position, maintain a proper posture, and take regular breaks from repetitive activities.
Wear a splint or brace. Preferably wear the brace/splint during activities where the carpal tunnel symptoms flare up. Wearing the brace/splint at night when you go to sleep is also an effective method to conquering carpal tunnel syndrome since your wrist is usually bent at night further aggravating your carpel tunnel nerves.
Take some over the counter inflammatory medicine such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
Cortisol/steroid injections. While this method is typically less invasive than surgery, it still requires a visit to a doctor's office. These injections usually provide temporary relief as they reduce the inflammation in the carpal tunnel.
The best way to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome is to implement preventative measures, reduce unnecessary stress and strain to the hands and wrists and keeping physically fit and muscles balanced in order to keep carpal tunnel syndrome and the other many repetitive strain injuries at bay. By exercising the muscles in the hand, wrist, forearm and shoulder so as to promote optimal muscle balance, one can do a great deal to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome from occurring.
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Home Remedies for Canker Sores
25 February, 2009
Canker sores are also known as aphthous ulcers. These are small sores that occur inside the mouth. They can occur on the tongue and on the inside of the cheeks and lips these are the parts of the mouth that can move. They usually pop up alone, but sometimes they show up in small clusters.
Causes of Canker Sores:
1] Toothpaste and Mouthwash - If it contains SLS, or sodium lauryl sulfate, then your toothpaste can create a higher rate of canker sores.
2] Stress - This causes so many different health problems, with canker sores being just one of them.
3] Nutrition - Research has shown that being deficient in Vitamin B-1, B-6, B-12, and Vitamin C, helps in the formation of canker sores.
4] Hormones - For many women, going through their monthly menstrual cycle has been shown to cause more canker sores than at other times.
5] Trauma - If you've bitten your lip, or had a food with a sharp edge irritate your lip or gums, this will many times be the cause for a canker sore forming.
6] Food Allergies - Some of these foods include milk, cheese, oranges, apples, tomatoes, cereals, nuts, chocolate, and many more in addition.
7] The Herpes Simplex Virus
8] Inflammatory Bowel Disease
9] Immune problems
10] HIV AIDS suppresses the immune system.
Symptoms of Canker Sores:
These include fever, listlessness, swollen glands. It is best therefore that you make sure that your immune system is at its peak to avoid this infection and other opportunistic infection.
Types of Canker Sores:
There are two types of canker sores, minor sores and major sores. When you have minor sores, you will notice an oval lesion in your mouth, under your tongue or inside the chick which should clear between 1-2 weeks leaving no scar. Major sores however present themselves as large lesions and can last for a month or even years. They heal leaving an extensive scar.
Treatment of Canker Sores:
1] Rinsing out your mouth with a teaspoon of salt mixed with 8 ounces of water.
2] You can take 1-2 tablespoons of Maalox and mix it with a half tablespoon of liquid Benadryl.
3] Try using liquids or ointments that have a numbing agent such as benzocaine (Anbesol, Orabase, Tanac) that will help relieve the discomfort of canker sores.
4] Acidophilus - This is a probiotic, or beneficial bacterium. It is unknown exactly how it helps with canker sores but many people have found it to be a big help.
5] Myrrh - Myrrh is an ancient resin that is mention in the Bible. It speeds up the healing of all sores and skin wounds, and can also cure halitosis (bad breath).
6] Goldenseal - Herbal experts frequently recommend goldenseal for mouth sores
7] Vitamin supplements especially Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C will help heal the sore quickly.
8] You may also use wet tea bags, and press it on the ulcer. The tannic acid in tea is an astringent that will help relieve the pain and speed up healing.
9] For stress related canker sores, relaxation exercises may help avoid the development of canker sore.
10] ALOE VERA juice, used as a mouthwash several times a day, also helps to relieve the pain of canker sore and hasten the healing process.
11] BAKING SODA, applied as a paste, kills mouth bacteria promoting faster healing.
12] Soak a cotton swab in APPLE CIDER VINEGAR and dab on the ulcerated area several times each day.
13] RAW ONION, rubbed directly onto the ulcer, is among the most common traditional home remedies.
14] Alum - You can find alum in any grocery store spice area. Put some alum on your lip where the sore is located and it should quickly relieve the pain.
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Home Remedies for Bronchitis
21 February, 2009
Bronchitis is a condition defined as the inflammation of the bronchi which results in persistent cough that produces considerable quantities of sputum. A respiratory infection such as a cold is the initial stage of the development of bronchitis. Bronchitis usually disappears within a few days without lasting effects in most people, however the coughs due to bronchitis can continue for up to three weeks or more.
Types of Bronchitis:
There are two forms of bronchitis, the acute and the chronic bronchitis. The most common of the two is the acute bronchitis form. This is the result of an infection with a virus or bacteria. Acute bronchitis is in most of the cases a consequence of an infection in the upper respiratory system.
Symptoms of Bronchitis:
The symptoms of bronchitis infection are an expectorant cough, fever, headache, fatigue, shortness of breath and wheezing. The last two symptoms are as a result of the airways blocking as the phlegm piling up in them.
Causes of Bronchitis:
Treatment of bronchitis usually depends on the cause. The causes can be smoking, air pollution bacteria and viral pathogens. Viruses such as coronarvirus, adenovirus, or a rhinovirus, that attack the lining of the bronchial tree is one of the major causes of bronchitis.
Treatment of Bronchitis:
1] Aromatherapy is one of the widely used bronchitis natural remedy which involve inhaling the eucalyptus oil that provides some relief from the inflamed lungs.
2] Cayenne pepper is one of the other best bronchitis natural remedies which helps break up the congestion and help you get quicker relief.
3] One of the other natural remedies for bronchitis is a tea prepared by mixing both garlic and ginger which when taken for three to four times a day helps cure the symptoms effectively.
4] A tea made from an herb called creosote bush is one of the natural remedy for bronchitis widely used to cure bronchitis and other respiratory problems.
5] One of the other natural treatment for bronchitis that help soothe the throat and stop the muscle spasms that trigger coughs is a herb called mullien having expectorant properties.
6] Tulsi (Holy Basil Ocimum sanctum), adathoda (Adathoda vasika), linseed, etc are used in the treatment of bronchitis.
7] Use of turmeric powder is considered to be one of the most effective and helpful remedies for bronchitis symptoms.
8] Treatment of bronchitis symptoms can be done successfully with the help of ginger.
9] The treatment of bronchitis symptoms with onion has been regarded as an age-old remedy.
10] Bronchitis can be easily treated with spinach. Just mix about 50 grams of fresh spinach leaves in about 250 ml of water and mix some ammonium chloride and a teaspoonful of honey.
11] Mix about a teaspoon of sesame seeds with a teaspoon of linseed and a pinch of common salt and one teaspoon of honey.
12] When suffering from sickness due to bronchitis, you need to take an emulsion of almonds.
13] Chicory also known as endive is one of the most effective home remedies for bronchitis.
14] If you drink alcohol and coffee regularly, you should stop their consumption immediately.
15] You should also reduce smoking; if possible, completely abstain from it.
16] Your body needs a lot of energy in order to cure bronchitis. For this reason, you should take a complete bed rest so as to save all of your energy.
17] Treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria can be done using antibiotics.
18] Epsom-salt baths are also recommended for those with bronchitis, especially of the acute variety.
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Home Remedies for Bone Spurs
21 February, 2009
Just like the spurs that cowboys sport, bone spurs are projections capable of causing great pain. Older people are prone to heel spurs because as you age, there is an increasing likelihood of developing heel trouble. In addition, as you grow older, the natural fat pads that cushion the sole of your foot including your heel can wear down, like pads under a carpet. They do not provide the shock absorption they once did.
When repeated stress and strain occur on the heel bone and surrounding soft tissue, the body attempts to protect itself by forming heel bone spurs. This kind of pain is usually felt at the bottom of your heel. Quite often, the heel pain is worse in the morning because of tightness and stiffening that happens during the night.
Heel spurs are the result of plantar fasciitis which is an inflammation in the ligament that runs from the heel to the toes. Heel spurs are soft deposits of calcium that are caused by the tension and swelling that is common of plantar fasciitis.
Causes of Bone Spurs:
1.) Flat or excessively arched feet
2.) Too much activity
3.) Being overweight
4.) Wearing shoes with little or no support
Treatment for Bone Spurs:
1. Try Massage - Gently massaging the heel really helps. Stroking the pained area brings up extra blood, further reducing inflammation.
2. Throw Away The Worn Ones - Shoes should be replaced every 300 to 350 miles.
3. Try Over-The-Counter Drugs - It is recommended over-the-counter anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen to reduce pain caused by bone spurs and reduce further inflammation.
4. Apply Heat - Keep inflammation in check with daily heat applications. Hold a heating pad or a hot-water bottle, as warm as can be tolerated and wrapped in a towel, on the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes four to five times a day.
5. Reduce Inflammation - Acute pain can be reduced by applying ice to the inflamed area four to five times a day. Hold an ice pack wrapped in a towel or cloth on the area for 10 minutes, then remove the pack for another 10 minutes.
6. Try Padded Cell - When you are buying new shoes, select supportive, well-padded shoes - the kind with shock-absorbing insoles and a rigid heel support.
7. Avoid Flat Shoes - Unless you find that they really provide adequate support and shock absorption, steer clear of flat shoes.
8. Losing Weight to Cure Your Heel Spurs
9. Steroid injections - This is an EXTREMELY painful procedure, and only provides temporary relief.
10. Night splint - Only helps to reduce morning pain, by stretching the plantar fascia while sleeping.
11. Shock wave therapy - Seems to be a good option if nothing else works
12. Stretching - Similar to physical therapy, there are different stretches you can do at home, such as stretching out the calf muscle.
Strengthening and stretching the plantar fascia is also important. Increasing your strength in all the muscles of the foot as well as the calf and entire leg will help to prevent heel spurs from forming.
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Home Remedies for Bedwetting
18 February, 2009
Bedwetting is a very serious problem, and one that is much more common than many people might think. The issue of bedwetting is one that affects 1% of teenagers and 20% of children between the ages of five and six. So what causes bedwetting? In a nutshell, bedwetting is caused by one of two factors. Either they have an underlying medical condition, or it's happening due to psychological reasons.
Causes of Bedwetting:
Genetic factors (it tends to run in families)
Urinary tract infections
Abnormalities in the spinal cord
Difficulties waking up from sleep
Abnormalities in the urethral valves in boys or in the ureter in girls or boys
Inability to hold urine for a long time because of small bladder
Hormonal factors (not enough antidiuretic hormone--this hormone reduces the amount of urine made by the kidneys)
Types of Bedwetting:
Bedwetting is generally of two types - bedwetting in the day and bedwetting in the night. Bedwetting in the night is the most widely prevalent amongst infants and is known by the name of enuresis. I will show you exactly how to stop bedwetting permanently with this simple information.If you have not formerly done so, get a hold for yourself a moisture detecting alarm.This device is a god-send for parents with bedwetting child, but there are more than one choice, so be careful.
Symptoms of Bedwetting:
Wetting during the day.
Constipation.
Frequency, urgency, or burning on urination.
Cloudy or pinkish urine, or blood stains on underpants or pajamas.
Straining, dribbling, or other unusual symptoms with urination.
Soiling, being unable to control bowel movements ( fecal incontinence or encopresis ).
Treatment of Bedwetting:
Padding at night to allow normal social interactions - sleepovers etc.
Buzzer alarm and pad systems.
Fluid limitation before bedtime.
Hypnosis.
Lifting and toileting before the parents go to bed.
Medication.
You can try with your child is bladder control exercises.
You need to do is avoid giving your child liquids prior to bedtime.
Bedwetting diapers are not just for infants and babies. They come in sizes all the way up to adult so that any one with a bed wetting problem can feel secure that he/she will not wake up to wet sheets in the morning.
Reduce any stress that might be causing problem to your child.
Ask your child to drink more amount of water during the day to train his bladder to hold more urine.
Deal with the realistic issues of bedwetting by using water-proof mattress covers and providing your child with throwaway underwear.
Make a clear and visible path to the bathroom.
Try using a prize chart with children who are old enough to know the difference between reward and punishment
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Home Remedies for Bedsores
18 February, 2009
Bedsores are skin ulcers that appear in areas constantly subjected to pressure. Bedridden patients, those with paralysis and/or spinal cord injuries who can't change their position often develop bedsores at pressure points in the lower back, buttocks, elbows, knees, shoulders, heels and ankles. Other high risk groups are adults over 60, those with poor circulation, malnourished patients, and heavy individuals.
Bedsores are not a pleasant topic. But they can be a fact of life for anyone who can't care for themselves, from an ailing parent confined to a wheelchair to a bedridden friend facing an extended recuperation from an accident or chronic condition. Also called pressure ulcers, bedsores are caused by constant pressure on part of the body, usually on areas that cover a bony area, such as the lower back, hips, buttocks, and heels. Under this unrelenting pressure, tissue is starved of oxygen and nutrients. While bedsores are usually the unwelcome bedfellows of more serious health concerns, they are no trivial matter.
Causes of Bedsores:
Soiling of the bedclothes with food residues, urine, feces, or sweat is a primary factor in the development of bedsores. Prolonged pressure against the bed, chair, a cast, or a splint obstructs the circulation and causes the skin to break down. Pressure sores usually start as red and shiny spots in the body which are called threatened bedsores. As constant pressure reduces the blood supply, the area becomes dark blue and the condition is called an inevitable bedsores.
Symptoms of Bedsores:
Early sign of a bed sore is a red rash that looks much like a sunburn. If left untreated, full blown bed sores develop, resulting in open wounds with drainage, infections and even death.
Treatment for Bedsores:
1] Stay Dry - It is recommended to keep your skin clean and dry.
2] Use The Power Of Your Mind - Some people with pressure ulcers have found stress-relieving techniques such as imagery, mediation, or prayer helpful in relieving the pain.
3] Put Sores Under Cover - Keep bedsores covered to prevent infection. Moist dressings tend to be less painful.
4] Keep Moving - Since bedsores are caused by constant pressure, move around as much as you can.
5] Try Zinc And Vitamin C - These nutrients help speed wound healing. If you want to try supplementation, discuss the idea with your doctor first.
6] Ask About OTCs - If your bedsores hurt continuously, you may want to ask your doctor about taking over-the-counter medication at regular intervals, not just when the pain flares.
7] When bed baths are employed, the patient should be dried and powdered thoroughly and damp bed linen should be replaced.
8] Get Healthy- Malnutrition is common in bedsore patients. This condition contributes to the easy breakdown of the skin.
9] Aromatherapy - To clean sores and promote healing, dab a solution of 4 drops of tea treeoil and 1 cup of water over the affected area.
10] Homeopathy - To help heal bedsores, apply Calendula ointment to the affected skin.
11] Chinese Herbal Therapy There are many Chinese herbs that can speed healing and lessen the pain of bedsores, including Bletilla Striata, which can be mixed into an ointment with sesame oil and applied to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day.
12] Herbal Therapy - Herbal therapists recommend external application of the following therapeutic herbs, under appropnate supervision: echinacea, goldenseal, myrrh gum, pau d'arco, slippery elm.
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Home Remedies for Asthma
13 February, 2009
Asthma is a condition that affects the respiratory system of a person. When one has an attack, the airways swell and make air passage through them difficult. As a result, asthma symptoms are felt and they include; wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and tightness in the chest. Asthma disease has no cure and thus prevention is the only sure way of controlling it.
Asthma is a condition that affects the ways of an individual. The air waves swell and make air passage a problem. This is as a result of a trigger to asthma condition. Symptoms for asthma varies from one individual to another. The most common symptoms of asthma are coughing, wheezing and running out of breath. Some people complain of chest pains too.
Types of Asthma:
There are two types of asthma.
1. Extrinsic - Extrinsic asthma is the most common type of asthma seen in asthma patients. Extrinsic asthma develops due to allergies and allergens.
2. Intrinsic - The cause of intrinsic asthma can be traced to respiratory tract infections. Asthma also has categorizations based on the intensity of the disease.
Causes Of Asthma:
1] Family inheritance is one of the causes of asthma.
2] Environmental pollution too is a cause.
3] Cold weather also causes asthma.
4] Smoking is yet another factor for causes of asthma.
5] Pollen too is another rare factor that causes this condition.
6] Sex can also be a cause of asthma. This is because it involves vigorous exercise at the time.
7] Viral infections, fungi, molds, cause asthma to some people but not all.
8] Vigorous exercise such as running, swimming, can cause asthma.
Symptoms Of Asthma:
The most common symptoms of asthma are coughing, wheezing and running out of breath. Some people complain of chest pains too.
Among these signs and symptoms include the faster or noisy breathing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing and coughing.
Treatment Of Asthma:
In general, asthma treatment can be divided into two categories: systematic long-term control and quick-relief symptom medications. Long-term control medications must be taken each day as part of asthma treatment. This kind of asthma treatment regimen is primarily designed to control the inflammation of the airways. Quick-relief medications can provide effective asthma treatment by relaxing the bronchial smooth muscles, and combatting acute asthma attacks.
One natural asthma cure is the natural therapy that aids in managing the asthma condition. A negative response to emotional stress may cause asthma attacks. To relieve stress, some natural relaxation remedies can help such as biofeedback, guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation and deep abdominal breathing.
Asthma treatment involving medication can be taken orally or through inhalation. The most common asthma treatment method involves metered-dose inhalers, or MDIs.
One asthma treatment strategy involves anti-inflammatories which prevent blood vessels from leaking fluid into the airway tissues.
Other effective asthma treatment involves using the air conditioner, replacing carpeting with hardwood or tile, using leather or vinyl furniture rather than upholstered chairs and sofas, and replacing down bedding with bedding made with synthetic materials. Keeping the humidity low can be another asthma treatment strategy.
Asthma homeopathy is an alternative asthma treatment method. It aim to use natural and non-invasive methods to cure asthma. That means no use of drugs such as aspirin for asthma attacks.
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