Home Remedies for Asthma

November 20, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

home-remedies-for-asthma-1

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.

Filed Under health Tagged With , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Treating chapped lips naturally

October 22, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

1

Chapped lips are something that you should get rid of immediately. Aside from the fact that it is not good to look at, having cracked, dry lips can be painful as well. Chapped lips develop when your lips loses it capacity to retain moisture which results to severe, dry chronic pain. Chapped lips can also be caused by vitamin B deficiency, dehydration, allergy from lipsticks, excessive exposure to dry air, cold, wind or in the sun and poor diet. Here are some ways to get rid of chapped lips naturally:

One way to treat your chapped lips naturally is with the help of lemons. Cut a lemon in half then put half a teaspoon of sugar in one part of the lemon. Rub this part on your lips. This will help remove all the dry dead skin in it. Afterwards, wash with warm water. To add moisture, place glycerin on your lips after washing.

Cucumber can also help you in your dilemma. Get some cucumber slices and squeeze out as much juice as you can. Then apply that juice to your chapped lips in order to keep them moist.

You can also use rose petals to treat your chapped lips. Blend a handful of rose petals until they turn into paste. Add two tablespoons of olive oil or honey and mix again. Then apply it to your lips. Keep the excess mixture in an air tight jar and apply whenever it is needed.

Cocoa butter can also be used to bring in more moisture to your chapped lips. Applying a small amount to your chapped lips every few hours will keep your lips moist all day.

You can treat chapped lips with Vaseline and honey or syrup. All you have to do is mix together equal parts of each ingredient and apply it on your chapped lips three times a day. Take note that you should not use Vaseline on its own. It is known to discolor your lips.

Another way to treat your chapped lips naturally is to use oranges. Cut an orange into two and squeeze out the juice. Apply the juice to your chapped lips. This can sting a bit especially if your lips are already cracked and had been bleeding.

Filed Under alternative healing Tagged With , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Healthy Buzz from Honey

September 3, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

honey

Honey is known to be a constant ingredient to home remedies. And this old fashioned home remedy is still very much useful to modern times.

Honey does not only taste good but it is very healthy too. It is a good source of carbohydrates which can give you strength and energy. In fact, honey is more known as a natural energy booster – helping you increase your energy and endurance.

Honey is also a great immune system builder. The antioxidant and anti bacterial properties of this sweet concoction can help improve your digestive system and make you stay healthy and fight disease.

To experience the health benefits of honey, here are a few tips for you:

  • Before starting your exercise routine, take a spoonful of honey for a quick energy boost.

  • If you feel low or fatigued in the morning, try getting a dose of honey. Spread it in your toast or add it to your cup of tea. This will help give you a refreshing surge of energy.

  • You can also add honey to the sandwiches of your kids so that they can keep up with the busy activities in school. A good combination will be honey, butter and ham.

  • To detoxify your body, start every morning by mixing a spoon of honey into a cup of hot water and add a half lemon in it and drink this before you take your breakfast.

  • If you have a sore throat, take a spoonful of honey also. This will soothe the inflammation. Or you can gargle with a mixture of four tablespoons of lemon, a pinch of salt and two tablespoons of honey.

  • If you have a hard time sleeping, nothing beats the hot milk and honey remedy. Simply add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey into your milk and this will immediately calm your soul and induce sleep.

Honey can do a lot of good things to your body. For a healthier you, keeping a jar of honey in your home is one of the best moves you can do.

Filed Under alternative healing, health Tagged With , , , , , , , ,

Alternative ways for Asthma relief

August 16, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

asthma

Asthma can be a chronic concern to most people from childhood till the adult stage. Asthma is a breathing disorder that is caused by the inflammation and narrowing of your lung’s airways. Some of its symptoms include cough, rapid breathing, wheezing and breathlessness. And these symptoms can worsen with poor breathing techniques. When air can’t get in then the patient will also have a hard time breathing out thus causing the patient to have an asthma attack.

If you have asthma, you can help yourself by manipulating your breathing patterns with relaxation and deep breathing exercises. This will help you control your respiratory muscles and in turn will contribute to the improvement of your condition. When trying to learn breathing exercises it is important to consult a respiratory therapist first because not all breathing exercises can be safe for you.

Aside from breathing exercises, you can also seek help from the healing properties of nature by employing alternative treatments with the use of Garlic and honey. Garlic is considered to be an effective ingredient when it comes to natural asthma remedies. You can try it out by boiling garlic in milk. This is said to be very helpful when you are experiencing asthma symptoms and is recommended especially for those who are in the early stages of asthma. All you have to do is boil ten cloves of garlic in half cup of milk and drink it before you go to sleep.

Another possible remedy for you will be with the help of honey. You can get a glass of very hot water and add a teaspoon of honey in it. Drink this mix very slowly before you go to bed. Another concoction involving honey is to use one teaspoon of honey and mix it with a teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Then consume after mixing the two ingredients thoroughly.

Another home remedy you can use to relieve yourself from asthma is by the use of grapes. These grapes must have seeds and must be fresh. You need to soak the fresh grapes in water and place them in a cool place like the fridge. Then you can chew on the grapes before going to bed. This is said to help prevent any symptoms of asthma to take place.

With all this natural alternatives you can now reduce the risks of you having an asthma attack throughout the day or week. Do not forget to consult your doctor regularly.

Filed Under breathe, breathing, breathing exercises, healing Tagged With , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Maintain your good looks naturally

August 11, 2009 By marie Leave a Comment

->

natural-beauty-products

You do not have to spend a lot of cash when it comes to buying beauty products. Most commercial cosmetic products are very costly and some can even produce harmful side effects to your skin if you are not careful.

Some of the most common items used in making natural beauty products can be found in your kitchen such as oatmeal, honey, banana, olive and vegetable oils, mayonnaise, yogurt and many more. All these can do wonders to your looks.

Olive oil for example is one of the most versatile ingredients when it comes to natural remedies – even when it comes to beauty purposes. It helps moisturize your skin especially in your elbows, knees, cuticles and feet. For more moisture and softness in the body you can also add olive oil in your warm bath. You can also get rid of dry hair and scalp by simply massaging the oil directly in your scalp and hair with your hands.

Bananas also make a good moisturizer especially for cracked and dry skin. You can do this by mashing a ripe manna until it turns into a paste smooth enough to apply to your hands and face. Leave the paste for about ten minutes before you rinse it off.

You can use honey to make your own all natural facial mask. You can do this by placing a cloth in warm water and apply the cloth to your face so that your pores can be opened. Smear on honey after and leave it on for about 30 minutes. After that, you can rinse the mask with warm water.

These are just a few examples of what you can do with natural products that you can find in your own kitchen that can save you a lot of money. There are a lot of beauty products that you can make at home and what makes it better is that it is all natural and it is basically a lot cheaper compared to the commercial cosmetics you purchase in the market. Plus these all natural beauty recipes are easy to make and are way much healthier for your skin compared to the chemicals or detergents that you can find in commercial cosmetic products.

Filed Under breathe Tagged With , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,