Home Remedies for Asthma

November 20, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

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There are a lot of diseases that can affect your breathing but the most common is asthma. Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory system and is found to be common among children and adults. It is caused by an inflammation of the air passages in your body giving you difficulty in breathing. Symptoms of asthma include chest pain, wheezing, rapid breathing and tightening of the chest.

An asthma attack is triggered when you come in contact with something that you are allergic to. Things that can trigger asthma attacks are dust, bacteria, smoking, emotional stress, climatic changes and animals like cats and dogs. These attacks can start at any age. Sudden attacks are usually caused by an infection in the upper respiratory tract infection or by exposure to the above triggers.

If you have asthma, you do not have to despair since you can still lead a normal life. People who have asthma can lead active lives as long as they observe proper treatment. Here are some home remedies that you can do yourself in order to battle out the disease:

  • Mix ginger juice, pomegranate juice and honey and take a tablespoon of the mixture twice a day. Take note that the quantity of each ingredient should be the same when mixing.

  • Mix 200 grams of carrot juice and 100 grams of spinach juice together. Take the mixture three times a day for at least three months in order to have asthma relief. It would also help to have carrot and spinach as an addition to your regular meals.

  • Drink more coffee. The caffeine in a cup of coffee can help you prevent and control asthma attacks since it has bronchodilating effects. Make sure that you do not load up on it though. This home remedy is not advised for children with asthma.

  • Add onions in your food. They are loaded with anti-inflammatory properties that can help with the constriction of the airways. While raw onions may be irritating, eating cooked onions will help lessen the attacks.

These home remedies can help you fight off your asthma without having to take a lot of those expensive medications that your doctor prescribes. Home remedies are all natural and the more you take natural things in your body, the better and faster your body heals.

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How to Deal with an Upset Stomach

November 20, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

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A common infliction that we all go through no matter what age is an upset stomach. These stomach problems can be caused by a lot of things from stress, food allergies, food poisoning, indigestion and many more. As much as there are numerous causes, there are also numerous remedies. Here are some several tips that will help when it comes to handling an upset stomach:

Most of the time, an upset stomach happens due to the food that you eat. It would help to drink a cup of tea in order to settle your stomach and to help in digestion. You can use green tea, chamomile, mint, cinnamon and ginger for this and add a little sugar or honey in it.

Sometimes you get an upset stomach not because of the food that you eat but because of lack of food. Going on long periods without food would lead to the build up of stomach acid which causes discomfort. The best way to cure this is to eat a healthy snack in order to give your stomach acids something to work on. Stay away from soda in these cases since it can only make the situation worse.

Avoid drinking milk. A lot of people make the presumption that milk can helps soothe an upset stomach but the truth is that milk only hinders the problem instead of helping it. Coffee will not help as well since it irritates the stomach lining. Instead, drink a lot of water so that your stomach and intestines will function properly.

If you have started taking new medications recently then this may be the cause of your stomach upset. There are a lot of medications that can trigger discomforts in the digestive tract especially in the early stage of treatment.

Take note that when you are looking for a way to relieve you of having an upset stomach make sure that you are able to determine what your body needs before trying out these cures. Remember that being more conscious of what you eat, how you eat, when you eat and what you do after you eat can greatly reduce the chances of you getting an upset stomach.

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The Health Benefits of Cinnamon

November 20, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

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Cinnamon is more known for its sweet smell and delicious taste but Cinnamon is much more than something that can add flavor to your food.

Cinnamon has been considered to be a valued spice for thousands of years now. The plant is like an average sized evergreen that has a soft reddish brown bark with purple fruits. The inner bark of the tree is the one being harvested and dried under the sun. The bark curls and folds into itself as it is being dried resulting into cinnamon sticks which are cut into smaller lengths or ground into powder for consumption.

Before, Cinnamon was highly valued and was considered to be a gift that is fit only for members of the royal family. It was then used as a perfume and also burnt as incense. It then became more famous as a spice that adds flavor to sweet dishes and chocolate. Cinnamon is also packed with medicinal quantities as well.

Here are some ailments that you can fix with the help of Cinnamon as a home remedy:

  • Cough and colds – boil 250 mg of cinnamon in milk. Take this mixture every four hours. This will help expel mucus from the lungs.

  • Indigestion – add one gram of cinnamon in hot water and drink. This will help improve your suggestion. The mixture is also noted to help thicken semen.

  • Headaches – to ward off headaches you have to rub cinnamon oil on your temples.

  • Nausea and vomiting – for instant relief, add a few drops of cinnamon oil to your milk.

  • Heavy periods – heavy menstrual bleeding can be controlled by taking a glass of the decoction of cinnamon bark twice a day.

  • Cavities – for toothaches, get a piece of cotton ad soak it in cinnamon oil. Hold it to the teeth. This will help keep the infection away.

  • Bad breath – for bad breath you have to chew cinnamon bark after meals or hold a decoction of cinnamon in your mouth for about five minutes after eating.

Cinnamon can help improve your health by promoting a healthy circulation, sugar metabolism that is healthy, supporting the metabolism of fat, starches and other nutrients

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Home Remedies for Hair Loss

November 18, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

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Did you know that over a hundred hair strands falls off your head every single day? But you do not go bald because new hair grows in their place. However, this is not the case for some people.

Baldness happens when hair falls out and new hair does not grow after. The partial or complete loss of hair is called alopecia. Contrary to what other people think, baldness is not caused by disease or sickness but it is caused by aging, heredity and testosterone. Other causes would be hormonal changes such as childbirth or the use of birth control pills, physical and emotional stress, excessive shampooing and blow drying.

Most people do not recognize hair loss until it is in the worse case scenario. It could start with your hair thinning out. A woman can notice this by the size of her ponytail. Some would only start panicking when they find many hairs in their pillow when they wake up in the morning and in their hairbrush.

Luckily there are numerous remedies which you can do to get rid of hair loss. Here are some of them:

  • Get two eggs and some milk and beat them lightly. Once the mixture is done, run it through your hair and leave it on for about five minutes before rinsing. This formula does not only help prevent hair loss but dandruff as well.

  • Dissolve two aspirins in your dandruff shampoo. Lather the mixture to your hair. Make sure to use a good moisturizing conditioner afterwards.

  • Rinsing your hair with apple cider vinegar and sage tea will help encourage hair growth. Chamomile infusions and catmint used as a final rinse will help deal with itchiness which is said to help hair loss.

  • You can also apply a small amount of honey while washing your hair which is said to also be effective in hair loss treatments.

  • Rubbing the scalp well with your fingers after washing your hair with cold water can help prevent and treat hair loss. This will help release the sebaceous gland and will improve blood circulation making the hair grow healthy. Rub your scalp well until you feel it heat up.

With the help of these remedies, you will be able to keep your crowning glory thick and healthy.

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How to Get Rid of a Hangover

November 14, 2009 By marie 1 Comment

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Partying all night and having a few drinks every now and then is not much of a bad thing. In fact you must have heard about the health benefits of drinking a glass of red wine each day. However, when it comes to alcohol, it is very easy to go beyond your limits – especially if you are having the time of your life. Once this happens, you can bet that you will be having that head breaking hangover the moment you wake up.

Anyone can have a hangover – men and women of all ages. The symptoms that come with a hangover can be unbearable for some that it is enough to make them swear off alcoholic drinks. The most common of these symptoms are nausea and headache. Other symptoms include stomach aches, eye redness and irritability.

Hangovers happen when you have excessive alcohol intake. Most of the time, people are unable to tell if they had too much alcohol during the moment that they are drinking. They only get to find out the morning after. Luckily there are a lot of hangover cures out there and some of them you can even do yourself at home.

Hangover treatments only tend to the symptoms but take note that the only thing that can totally get rid of a hangover is time. Here are some things that you can do to relieve the pain:

  • Pain relievers can be your best friend during these times. They can help get rid of your headaches.

  • Drink a lot of fluids. Drinking a lot of water can help control the headache as well.

  • Get a lot of rest. Let time pass and stay in bed. The further you are from that night, the lesser pain you will feel.

  • To help get rid of the nausea, one thing you can do is to drink cola. Do not believe on the treatment of drinking the same thing that you drank the night before because this will only let the hangover come back late on the day.

  • Eat a dry piece of toast or a banana so that you can have something in your stomach that is not heavy enough for you to throw up. If you are able to keep something down then you will be feeling less pain in the stomach.

  • Take a hot steamy bath so that you can sweat it out and release the toxins.

As you can see, this hangover remedies are very easy to do and will not require much thinking. With a hangover, thinking will be the last thing you would want to do. But the best remedy is to prevent it from happening. Limit the amounts of drinks that you have and you will not have to worry about having one in the first place.

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Dealing with Nausea

November 14, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

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Ever had the feeling that you are uneasy in the stomach and uncomfortable with everything in your surroundings to the point that you want to vomit? Then you are undergoing nausea.

Nausea may not be a disease but it is one of the most common symptoms to numerous conditions. It can be acute and last for a short period of time. If prolonged, this means that your nausea is a debilitating symptom.

Nausea is often referred to as the feeling of being sick in the stomach. It is caused by a lot of things. Usually it is caused by problems in the abdominal and pelvic organs, brain and hormones. Nausea can also be caused by medications, low blood sugar, alcohol, food allergies and poisoning, morning sickness and stress. Infections can also lead to nausea especially if the gastrointestinal tract is affected. Intestinal blockage can also be a cause for nausea. Psychiatric disorders like depression, anorexia nervosa, bulimia and anxiety are some of them.

Vomiting is not the sign that you should be looking for in order to confirm whether you are experiencing nausea or not. This is because nausea can happen with or without the vomiting just as vomiting can occur without nausea. Here are the right signs and symptoms that you should watch for:

  • Sudden fever, body aches, cough, runny nose and diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Dehydration
  • Retching
  • Profuse sweating

Here is a list of some home remedies that you can use to get rid of nausea:

  • Boil half a cup of rice in one cup of water for ten to twenty minutes. After the boiling, drain the water in a cup – this is the rice water. Sip on the rice water until all the symptoms of nausea are gone.

  • One of the best ways to get rid of nausea is to use ginger. Add some fresh ginger in your tea or take ginger capsules.

  • Make sure that your stomach is never empty. Carry along with you a small bag of fruit, cheese, crackers or anything that you can nibble on throughout the day.

  • Make sure that your diet is high in protein and carbohydrates and are low in fats.

  • Dissolve a teaspoon of wheat germ in warm milk every hour.

  • Before you go to bed, get 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a tablespoon of honey in cold water. Do this before going to bed.

  • Get a lot of rest.

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Do Not Suffer From Toothache

November 12, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

toothache-4-webA toothache may be disregarded as a minor ailment but the pain it brings can be very unbearable. Having a toothache can cause you a lot of pain every time you eat something cold, hot or sweet.

Toothaches are generally caused by tooth decay in both children and adults. But this does not mean that just because you have a toothache, you have a decaying tooth. It can mean that there is bacteria thriving in your mouth and that it must have attached itself to the plaque on your teeth. This will cause your teeth to wear down eventually which can be the cause for tooth decay. This is because the bacteria can break through your teeth with the acid that they create. The acid can eat through your enamel which is your teeth’s outer coating.

Anyone can have a toothache. You can have one too even if you take perfect care of your teeth although you will be getting them less often of course. People who do not take food care of their teeth get a lot of toothaches.

Pain is the number one indication that you have a toothache. The pain will always be there and will get worse every time you eat something. But sometimes some people can not determine whether they have toothaches or they just have very sensitive teeth in which both cases are different from the other.

Finding a treatment for toothaches will depend on what causes the toothache. There are toothache medications that can be bought on stores that can take care of your toothache in a short period of time. There are also some home remedies that you can do if the pain is too unbearable for you to go out.

One home remedy is to rinse your mouth with warm water. Take note that you should use warm water – using cold water will only make your toothache worse. After rinsing your mouth then use dental floss to remove food that could be stuck between your teeth that can be causing the toothaches. Then brush your teeth after to remove anything else that can be built up on your teeth.

How would you know if you should see a dentist? You should see a dentist once your toothache lasts for more than two days. You must also see your dentist if your toothache comes with fever since this can mean that you caught some infection and that it has spread through your tooth and in the rest of your body. And lastly, if you notice that your gums are swollen and that you have bad breath you should see the dentist in order to extract the decaying tooth.

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How to Get Rid of Snoring

November 12, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

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If you are a snoring sleeper, you do not only annoy the people around you when you sleep but it is also a sign of unhealthiness. Snoring happens when you breathe through an open mouth in a way that causes a vibration in the uvula and the soft palate which produces a soft noise or a loud unpleasant sound while you sleep.

Snoring usually happens when you lay on your back frequently. It can also be an indication that there is an obstruction to your nasal breathing. Snoring usually happens when air is unable to flow smoothly through the air passages.

Snoring is caused by a lot of factors:

  • Heredity
  • Being overweight
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Enlarged tonsils
  • Sleeping on your back
  • Allergies, asthma and other sinus infections
  • Age
  • Medication

There are some things that you can do in order to prevent snoring:

  • Loose weight – snoring is usually related to being overweight since the excess weight and fatty tissues in the neck makes the throat smaller. Slimming down will stop the snoring and eventually will make the snoring disappear.

· Sleep on your side – changing your sleep position can stop the snoring if you are a mild snorer but take note that severe snorers will snore no matter what positions they are in.

· Get rid of pillows – sleeping with a pillow can block your airway because your necks are bent. You can also have the option to elevate the head of your bed in order to make it easier for you to breathe when you sleep. This is much better compared to using a pillow since the neck is not crimped.

· Avoid Alcohol – avoiding alcohol before going to bed will help avoid the relaxing of your muscles which will increase the chances of snoring.

· Avoid sleeping pills or tranquilizers – sleeping pills and sedatives can help relax your muscles which greatly contributes to snoring

  • Regular exercise – when you exercise regularly, you are less likely to have congestions in the upper respiratory tract.

After following these tips and advice, you can now have a bigger chance of sleeping soundly and breathing normally.

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How to Get Rid of Dandruff

November 12, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

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Do you have flakes in your hair that sheds and falls to the collar and shoulder of your clothes? This can be pretty embarrassing. Dandruff is a mild skin condition that is very common in people who belong to the age group 12 to 80 years old. It is the excessive flaking of dead skin from the scalp that is caused by the overworking of the sebaceous gland resulting to dryness, itchiness and flaking of the scalp.

The sebaceous gland, the gland responsible for keeping the skin properly oiled overworks due to a fungus called the Pityrosporum ovale which is a naturally occurring yeast-like organism. The overgrowth of yeast results to dandruff. There are also other causes of dandruff and her are some of them:

  • Excessive use of hair sprays, gels, electric curlers
  • Improper use of hair coloring products
  • Infrequent shampooing of the hair and inadequate rinsing
  • Stress, tension and anxiety
  • Genetics

The three main symptoms of dandruff are flaking, itching and redness. Flaking, the first symptom is the most embarrassing sign of dandruff. This is the key signal that shows the skin cells on your scalp are shedding and being replaced. Excessive itching is another sign and this is caused by the dry flakes. Redness only takes place in severe cases of dandruff where there is inflammation of the scalp.

Most cases of dandruff can be treated with specializes anti-dandruff shampoos and common home remedies. Here are some treatments that you can do yourself:

  • Lime – you can use fresh lime juice in order to treat dandruff. All you have to do is take one lime and squeeze out its juice. Apply this juice over your hair with your fore finger and middle finger. This will not only help you get rid of dandruff but it will also help your hair glow.

  • Beets – beets were found to be very useful and effective when it comes to treating dandruff for so many years now. In order to do this, you should use both the tops and roots and boil it in water. This should be massaged over the scalp with the use of your finger tips every night for a faster cure.

  • Apple cider vinegar – you can wash your hair with apple cider vinegar in order to treat your dandruff. After washing cover your head with a shower cap and leave it that way for about 30 minutes. Then rinse your hair properly after. This should be done two times a week until the dandruff is completely gone.

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Live a Healthy Lifestyle

November 7, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

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Everyone is into the healthy lifestyle lately. This is because in times like these, getting sick is not an inviting option for those who can not afford to lose a day at work. Living a healthy lifestyle will also help lessen the amount of stress that you receive. This is why it is very important that you get to incorporate healthy benefits in your daily routine.

But maintaining a healthy habit may look harder than it seems especially if you are not a health conscious person from the start. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make things easier. Here are some tips that you can do when it comes to incorporating healthy habits in your lifestyle:

First of all you have to keep things simple. Do not incorporate habits that would end up giving you more stress instead of relieving stress. Stay away from habits that would only complicate your life. For example, if you find that doing pilates can be difficult for you then do not force yourself to go through it. This will only frustrate you and may end up making you feel bitter about having to go healthy. Choose something that is easier for you to do such as Jogging every morning.

Of course it is important that you must not force something that will not fit into your lifestyle. For example, if you are not a morning person then it is best that you do not choose a morning exercise routine. This will just be too difficult for you to maintain. If you have kids at home to take care of then do not get health practices that would require silence and privacy such as meditation.

One way to find out which habits are good or bad for you is to identify your strengths and weaknesses. This will help you find an effective stress reliever. If you find that you have a creative and active imagination then visualization can help you. If you find that you are good with words then you can try journaling as your release.

Careful evaluation of yourself can help you make a choice easily regarding which healthy habits to take up.

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