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Home Remedies For Laryngitis
Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx—your "voice box." If you have laryngitis, you have
lost your voice. It can result from a viral or a bacterial infection. Laryngitis may also occur
during bronchitis, influenza, measles, pneumonia, and whooping cough, or because of
overuse of the voice or exposure to allergies. The infection or irritation causes the vocal
cords to swell, resulting in hoarseness and loss of voice.
Home remedies for Laryngitis
Home remedies for Laryngitis #1:
1 teaspoon coltsfoot leaves
1 tablespoon marshmallow leaves
1 teaspoon licorice root
1 teaspoon mullein leaves
1 cup boiling water
Combine the above herbs. Take two teaspoons of the mixture and cover with the boiling
water; steep for 3o minutes; strain. Sweeten, if desired. Take as needed, a tablespoon or
two at a time.
Home remedies for Laryngitis #2: The first, and best, treatment for laryngitis is to rest
the voice. Avoid speaking and singing while the vocal cords hurt. Inhaling steam in a steam
room or using a vaporizer also can help.
Home remedies for Laryngitis #3: Avoid eating immediately before speaking or singing.
A full stomach can interfere with abdominal support, and the contraction of the abdominal
muscles can result in reflux of gastric acids.
Home remedies for Laryngitis #4: Avoid chocolate and ice cream, especially before vocal
performances. Although the exact reason why these foods frequently cause laryngitis is not
known, but allergy is likely.
Home remedies for Laryngitis #5: To treat laryngitis caused by reflux of stomach acid,
avoid eating for three to four hours before going to bed, and elevate the head of the bed—
propping up the head with pillows is not sufficient. It is important to treat the underlying
condition.
Home remedies for Laryngitis #6:Breathe through the nose. This allows air to be filtered,
warmed, and humidified.
Home remedies for Laryngitis #7: Avoid tobacco smoke. Also keep in mind that
marijuana smoke is even more irritating to the vocal cords than tobacco smoke, since
marijuana smoke is unfiltered.
Home remedies for Laryngitis #8:Especially if you speak or sing often, keep the
abdominal muscles toned with regular exercises such as sit-ups.
Home remedies for Laryngitis #9: Be sure to drink eight or more glasses of water daily
when traveling by plane. Not only is the air in planes extremely dry, but cabin noise may
force passengers to speak loudly.
Home remedies for Laryngitis #10: Use antihistamines with caution for sore throat and
postnasal drip. These agents can cause drying, which leads to decreased lubrication of the
vocal folds, increased throat clearing, and frequent coughing.
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Home Remedies For
Leg Cramps
Leg Cramps, are common symptoms of calcium and magnesium deficiency as well as an
imbalance of phosphorus to calcium in your blood.
Leg Cramps Symptoms: aching, painful cramps in the legs when walking, sitting or lying
down. You may be awakened from sleep by these cramps.
A painful, red area in the leg may indicate thrombophlebitis (a blood clot in the vein). DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO SELF- TREAT: CONSULT YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. You may
have to be hospitalized and on bedrest and hot packs in addition to antibiotics or an
anticoagulant.
Treatment:
LEG CRAMPS NUTRITION: In addition, eliminate or reduce foods that are high in
phosphoric acid, such as meat and sodas. Be sure to get your protein from other sources,
such as legumes.
LEG CRAMPS SUPPLEMENTATION: Take your prenatal vitamin or the following
supplements daily:
Vitamin A. 5,000 IU Vitamin E. 400 IU
Vitamin B1: 1.5 mg Vitamin K: 65 mcg
Vitamin B2: 1.6 mg Calcium: 1,200 mg
Vitamin B3: 17 mg Magnesium: 500 mg
Vitamin B6: 2.2 mg Iron: 30 mg
Vitamin B32: 2.2 mcg Phosphorus: 1,200 mg
Folic acid: 800 mcg Iodine: 175 mcg
Vitamin C: 500-1,000 mg Selenium: 65 mcg
Vitamin D. 400 IU
In addition, take an additional 1,000 mg calcium with 500 mg magnesium daily and
increase the dosage to 1,200 and 600 mg if you do not eat dairy products.
LEG CRAMPS EXERCISE: To relieve a cramp, pull your toes toward your kneecap. Gently
put your weight on the leg with the cramp and slowly walk it off.
LEG CRAMPS HERBS: Crampbark (Viburnum opulis), 1/2 to 1 tsp. tincture or one to two
capsules as often as every 2 hours, up to 3 doses daily.
LEG CRAMPS HOMEOPATHY: Take one dose of a 6C or 30C potency that matches your
symptom picture every 15 to 30 minutes three times, then one to three times daily,
following the instructions on the bottle or tube. If you find no relief from your symptoms,
this is not the appropriate remedy for your condition
Examine yourself carefully, check the list again, and select a different remedy. If you still
find no relief, consult with a homeopathic practitioner for further direction.
Cuprum metallica: cramps in calves and soles of feet, spasms begin in fingers and toes.
Magnesia phosphorica: radiating pains and cramps in calves, worse on a cold night, better
with warmth and pressure.
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Home Remedies For Liver
The liver is the largest organ in the body. It has a number of jobs, including forming and
excreting bile, controlling cholesterol metabolism, metabolizing drugs and other
substances, and forming urea, albumin, enzymes, and other proteins. The most common
disorders affecting the liver include hepatitis and cirrhosis.
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, which is marked by tenderness and swelling, mild
fever, fatigue, joint or muscle aches, vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, and possibly
diarrhea. Many cases go undiagnosed, since these symptoms are indicative of so many
other conditions, including the stomach flu.
According to the American Liver Foundation, viral hepatitis is the most common of the
serious contagious viral diseases that attack the liver. Although hepatitis can be caused by a
virus, it also may be caused by drugs, alcohol, and
chemicals. Of the viral-caused forms, there are at least five types of hepatitis presently
known: Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Rarer causes include other viruses (such as yellow fever,
leptospirosis, cytomegalovirus, and infectious mononucleosis). Hepatitis can cause
permanent damage to the liver.
Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease. In the United States, most cases of cirrhosis are due to
chronic alcoholism; however, it can also be caused by severe reactions to prescription
drugs, biliary obstruction, prolonged exposure to environmental toxins, and abnormal
storage of metals by the body.
Cirrhosis is marked by destruction of normal liver tissue. This destruction leads to scar
formation, which interferes with normal liver function. Unfortunately, in many cases,
obvious symptoms do not occur until the disease is quite advanced.
In addition to those herbs listed below, other beneficial herbs for liver disorders include
blue vervain, devil's claw, elecampane, horseradish, hyssop, oxeye daisy, peppermint, and
yarrow.
Liver Home Remedies
LIVER TEA #1
1 teaspoon blue flag
1 teaspoon Oregon grape root
1 teaspoon dandelion
1 teaspoon redroot
3 teaspoons milk thistle
1 teaspoon yellow dock root
1 teaspoon ocotillo bark
1cup boiling water
Combine the above herbs in a container. Take one tablespoon of the
mixture and cover with the boiling water; steep for 3o minutes; cool
and strain. Take up to one cup per day, as needed.
LIVER TEA #2
2 teaspoons chicory flowery
4 teaspoons speedwell
4 teaspoons dandelion root
1 cup boiling water
Combine the above herbs in a glass container. Take two teaspoons of the mixture and cover
with the boiling water; steep for 3o minutes; strain. Take a tablespoon at a time, up to one
cup a day.
LIVER TEA #3
1 teaspoon chaparral leaves
2 teaspoons milk thistle seed
1i teaspoon burdock root
2 teaspoons Oregon grape root
1 teaspoon echinacea
1 teaspoon yellow dock
1 cup boiling water
Combine the above herbs in a container. Take two teaspoons of the mixture and cover with
the boiling water; steep for 3o minutes; strain. Take up to one cup per day, as needed.
LIVER TEA #4
1teaspoon milk thistle tincture
40 drops bayberry tincture
1 cup warm water
Combine all ingredients. Take one-fourth of the mixture four times daily.
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Home Remedies For low blood sugar
Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a condition in which there is an abnormally low level
of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Reactive hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar drops to
abnormally low levels two to five hours after eating a meal. Symptoms of reactive
hypoglycemia include sweating, tremors, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, and hunger. Most often,
this results from the oversecretion of insulin by the pancreas. Insulin facilitates the
transport of glucose from the bloodstream into the cells, especially those of muscle and
fatty tissue, and causes glucose to be synthesized in the liver.
If the pancreas is not functioning properly, normal carbohydrate metabolism is impossible.
As the blood sugar drops, stresshormones such as adrenaline and cortisol kick in at high
levels to prevent the blood sugar level from dropping dramatically.
Another type of low blood sugar is known as fasting hypoglycemia. This occurs as a result
of abstaining from food for eight or more hours. The symptoms are often more severe than
those of reactive hypoglycemia and can include seizures, loss of consciousness, and a loss of
mental acuity. Liver disease or a tumor of the pancreas is generally the underlying cause of
this type of hypoglycemia.
A person suffering from low blood sugar may display any or all of the following
symptoms:fatigue, dizziness, heart palpitations, nausea, blurred vision, an inability to
concentrate, lightheadedness, headache, irritability, fainting spells, depression, anxiety,
cravings for sweets, confusion, night sweats, weakness in the legs, swollen feet, a feeling of
tightness in chest, constant hunger, pain in various parts of the body (especially the eyes),
nervous habits, mental disturbances, and insomnia. People with hypoglycemia can become
very aggressive and lose their tempers easily. Any or all of these symptoms may occur a
few hours after eating sweets or fats. The onset and severity of symptoms are directly
related to the length of time since the last meal was eaten and the type of foods that meal
contained.
More and more Americans today may have this condition, due to poor dietary habits that
include eating large quantities of simple carbohydrates, sugars, alcohol, caffeine, and soft
drinks, and insufficient amounts of complex carbohydrates. High stress levels are believed
to be a contributing factor in the increasing incidence of low blood sugar.
Low blood sugar can be inherited, but most often it is precipitated by an inadequate diet.
This is referred to as functional hypoglycemia (FH). Many other bodily disorders can cause
low blood sugar problems as well, among them adrenal insufficiency, thyroid disorders,
pituitary disorders, kidney disease, and pancreatitis. Immune deficiency and candidiasis
are strongly linked to hypoglycemia. Glucose intolerance and hyperinsulinemia (high blood
insulin levels), producing hypoglycemia, frequently occur in people with chronic liver
failure. Other common causes are smoking and the consumption of large amounts of
caffeine, found in colas, chocolate, and coffee. Though it may seem paradoxical, low blood
sugar can also be an early sign of diabetes (high blood sugar).
Diagnosis of hypoglycemia can be difficult because the symptoms often mimic those of
other disorders, including adrenal dysfunction, allergies, asthma, candidiasis, chronic
fatigue syndrome, digestive or intestinal disorders, eating disorders, food allergies,
hypothyroidism, kidney failure, malabsorption syndrome, menopause, mental disorders,
neurological problems, nutritional deficiencies, sepsis (blood infection), stress, and weight
problems.
To diagnose hypoglycemia, a health care provider may perform a glucose tolerance test
(GTT). However, many people have symptoms of hypoglycemia even though the results of a
five-hour GTT are within normal limits. A useful diagnostic test may be to follow the
dietary and nutritional supplement regimen outlined in this section and see if symptoms
improve.
Home remedies for low blood sugar
Home remedies for low blood sugar #1:The following herbs help to normalize blood
sugar: angostura bitters (or any combination of bitters), artichoke leaf, and gentian root.
Home remedies for low blood sugar #2:To help your body respond to stress, try
astragalus or licorice root.
Caution: If overused, licorice can elevate blood pressure. Do not use this herb on a daily
basis for more than seven days in a row. Avoid it completely if you have high blood
pressure or are pregnant or nursing.
Home remedies for low blood sugar #3:Bilberry and wild yam aid in controlling insulin
levels.
Home remedies for low blood sugar #4:Dandelion root is an excellent source of calcium
and supports the pancreas and liver.
Home remedies for low blood sugar #5:Gudmar (Gymnemasylvestre), an Ayurvedic
herb, suppresses the intestinal absorption of saccharides, which prevents blood sugar
fluctuations.
Home remedies for low blood sugar #6:Licorice nourishes the adrenal glands.
Caution: Do not use this herb on a daily basis for more than seven days in a row. Avoid if
you have high blood pressure or are pregnant or nursing.
Home remedies for low blood sugar #7:Milk thistle rejuvenates the liver.
Home remedies for low blood sugar #8:Other beneficial herbs include echinacea,
parsley, paud'arco, raspberry leaves, and uvaursi.
Home remedies for low blood sugar #9:Remove from the diet all alcohol, canned and
packaged foods, refined and processed foods, dried fruits, salt, sugar, saturated fats, soft
drinks, and white flour. Also avoid foods that contain artificial colors or preservatives.
Home remedies for low blood sugar #10: Avoid sweet fruits and juices such as grape and
prune. If you drink these, mix the juice with an equal amount of water.
Home remedies for low blood sugar #11: Sweeten food with natural sweeteners such as
stevia, a South American herb available in liquid form that is 200 times sweeter than sugar.
Other acceptable sweeteners include barley malt syrup, molasses, and brown rice syrup.
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Home Remedies for Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own
connective tissue. This causes inflammation and damage to the skin and other organs, and
leads to more and more varied infections. Lupus is most frequently a disease of women in
their thirties and forties. Genetic factors play a role. In a predisposed person,
environmental factors such as a latent viral infection, the use of certain drugs, exposure to
ultraviolet light, or bodily injury can provoke the onset of the disease.
Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus, or discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), is a form of
the condition in which only the skin is involved. Lupus is generally much less severe than
SLE, which can affect not only the skin, but also the kidneys, blood vessels, eyes, lungs,
nerves, and joints. Another form of the disease, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
(SCLE), is midway in severity between IDLE and SLE. People with SCLE have a psoriasislike skin rash and may also have joint pains and some blood-count abnormalities. However,
they do not have the very serious problems that SLE sufferers can develop.
Typical lesions of Lupus are sharply defined red, scaly patches across the cheeks, nose, and
outer ear canals. Other small red, scaly patches may also be seen on sun-exposed sites, such
as the arms, legs, scalp, and upper body. Often there are also prominent blood vessels and
large follicular openings in these patches. The lesions expand, become white and slightly
sunken in the center, and heal with scarring and darkened or lightened pigmentation.
The rash is more common in the summer months, as it tends to flare up in response to sun
exposure. Other factors that can make the rash worse include local trauma, menstruation,
fatigue, and illness. Persons with Lupus may also suffer from oral and nasal ulcers and
permanent hair loss.
Home remedies for Lupus
Home remedies for Lupus #1: Anti-inflammatory herbs that can help to calm the
inflammation of lupus include the following:
Home remedies for Lupus #2: Pine bark extract. Take 50 milligrams twice a day
Home remedies for Lupus #3: Grapeseed extract. Take 50 milligrams twice a day
Home remedies for Lupus #4: Turmeric. Take 300 milligrams three times a day.
Home remedies for Lupus #5: Reishi mushroom extract enhances immune function. Take
1 gram (1,000 milligrams) three times a day.
Home remedies for Lupus #6: Avoid the herb echinacea. It stimulates the immune
system, and should not be used in an autoimmune disease such as lupus.
Dietary Treatment for Lupus
A low-calorie, low-fat diet, with only limited amounts of beef and dairy products that are
high in saturated fat, is recommended.
Have plenty of green raw and steamed vegetables, chicken, and fish. Eating oily fish such as
salmon or sardines packed in sardine oil three times a week helps to fight inflammation
and heal the skin manifestations of lupus.
Drink eight glasses of pure water every day.
Look for any food sensitivities that may be worsening the disease, and eliminate those
foods from the diet. Sensitivities to wheat and chocolate are often involved in causing flareups.
Avoid alfalfa, alfalfa seeds, and alfalfa sprouts. These foods contain an immune-stimulating
compound, L-canavanine, and also interfere with protein metabolism. Researchers at the
Oregon Health Sciences University first found that monkeys eating alfalfa or alfalfa sprouts
became sick with a lupus- like infection within six months, the effects of which were
partially reversible with the elimination of alfalfa products from their diet. L-canavanine
fed directly to monkeys also caused lupus-like symptoms. These same results have been
seen in individuals who eat large quantities of alfalfa products.
Avoid plants in the nightshade family, including tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers. These can
also make the symptoms of lupus worse.
Eliminate from your diet animal fats and oils high in omega-6 oils, such as corn, safflower,
and sunflower oils. These promote inflammation.
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HEAD LICE
Lice has long been a problem, but now they are often resistant to many chemicals used to
treat this condition. While some old remedies such as putting kerosene in the persons hair
may work... we don`t recommend it for obvious reasons.
The following home remedies work well and are believed by us and many others to be safe
and work with the body and environment naturally.
It is always recommended to consult with a healthy care professional before using these or
any remedies.
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If your days are lousy from louse, then try these home remedies for lice!
Home remedies for head lice #1: Mix tofu, with soy milk and miso to make a
paste and rub thoroughly into your head until your entire head of hair and scalp are
covered. Place a plastic shower cap on top of that and leave over night.
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Wash out in the morning. While this will kill the adult lice the eggs still need to be
removed. Using a special lice comb remove the eggs.
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If no skin irritation then rub into the scalp well. Place a plastic shower cap over your
hair and wrap with a towel. After 70 minutes take off the towel and cap and wash
well. After washing use a delousing comb to remove eggs.
Home remedies for head lice #2: Use essential oils to kill the lice. Mix 16 drops of tea
tree oil with 13 drops of lavender in 5 tablespoons of olive oil. Be sure to test this on
your elbow for skin allergies or sensitivities.
Home remedies for head lice #3: Japanese rice vinegar and olive oil really works
great. Mix 3 ounces of warm rice vinegar with an equal amount of warm olive oil.
Really rub this into your scalp very well. Use all of this mixture.
Place a shower cap on your head and place a head band over the cap to make it fit
firmly on the head. Leave this on for 90 minutes and remove. Wash you head well
and use a comb and a popsicle stick to remove the dead lice and eggs.
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Head lice remedy #4: After washing your hair each morning rinse it with full
strength apple cider vinegar and let dry naturally. Do this for 3 days. Each of the 3
nights mix half a cup of apple cider vinegar with half a cup of sesame oil and place in
hair with a towel wrap for 90 minutes and rinse out before bed.
Home remedies for head lice #5: Mix 11 drops of bergamot essential oil with 9
drops of geranium oil in 4/10 a cup of sesame oil. After testing on a small patch of
skin around your elbow to be sure there is no skin irritation, massage into scalp
well, cover and leave overnight.
Remedies for lice #6: Make sure that you are washing all clothes, linen, hats, hoods,
bedding, scarves and pillows, etc. It is easy for the entire family to contract this
condition so you need to be diligent.
Home remedies for head lice #7: Another excellent mix and perhaps our favorite is
eucalyptus essential oil and lavender. 13 drops of eucalyptus and 15 drops of
lavender oil in 4/10 a cup of sunflower oil. After testing to be sure there is no skin
irritation, massage well into scalp, place a cap or towel over the head and leave over
night.
The next morning wash hair with a mild shampoo and then rinse with full strength
rice vinegar. After this rinse you can rinse with water with a few drops of tea tree oil
and a couple of lavender as a final rinse.
Home Remedies For Measles
Measles is a highly contagious acute viral disease. This disease is marked by a characteristic
rash, fever, sneezing, coughing, and lymph node tenderness. Spread primarily by airborne
droplets that travel from the throat, mouth, or nose of an infected person, there are two
types of measles, rubella and rubeola. German (or three-day) measles is actually rubella.
The second kind, rubeola, is sometimes called the seven-day measles. Most people have had
the disease as children and have developed an immunity or have been immunized against
it.
Although measles is fairly well controlled in the United States because of vaccinations, it
continues to be a major killer throughout the rest of the world, responsible for over one
million deaths every year.
Children with measles should be under the care of a qualified health-care practitioner.
Home Remedies for Measles
MEASLES TEA #1
1 teaspoon goldenAeal root
1 teaspoon marshmallow root
1 cup boiling water
Combine the above herbs in a nonmetallic container and cover with the boiling water;
steep for 30 minutes; cool and strain. Take up to one cup a day, a tablespoon or two at a
time.
MEASLES TEA #2
2 teaspoons echinacea root
3 teaspoons paud'arco bark
1 teaspoon mullein leave
3 teaspoons yellow dock root
1 cup boiling water
Combine the above herbs in a container. Take one teaspoon of the mixture and cover with
the boiling water; steep for 20 minutes; strain. Take up to two cups a day, a tablespoon or
two at a time.
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Home Remedies For Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis (mono) is a mildly infectious disease caused by the Epstein- Barr virus
(EBV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV). Marked by severe fatigue, fever, sore throat, swollen
lymph glands, loss of appetite, muscle aches and pain, and a general ill feeling, mono can
also lead to an enlarged spleen and jaundice. Also called "kissing" disease (because it can be
spread in this way), mono can occur at any time during life. This illness lasts about two
weeks, but it may be several more weeks before fatigue diminishes and your normal energy
levels return.
MONO TEA #1
1 teaspoon burdock root
1 teaspoon ginseng root
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon goldenseal root
2 cups water
Place the above herbs in a pan and cover with the water. Bring to a boil and boil until
reduced by half. Cool and strain. Take up to one cup a day, a tablespoon or two at a time.
MONO TEA #2
2 teaspoons echinacea root
3 teaspoons paud'arco bark
1 teaspoon mullein leaves
3 teaspoons yellow dock root
1 cup boiling water
Combine the above herbs in a container. Take one teaspoon of the mixture and cover with
the boiling water; steep for 20 minutes; strain. Take up to two cups a day, a tablespoon or
two at a time.
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Home Remedies for mumps
Approximately 50% of all pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting between the
sixth and the twelfth week of pregnancy. It’s completely normal and can occur at any time
of the day, although it is called morning sickness. But 1 in 300 women will have severe
abnormal vomiting which is, continual nausea and vomiting after the twelfth week. This
type of vomiting is called Hiperemesisgravidarum, and it can result in dehydration,
acidosis, malnutrition and weight loss. This condition can be dangerous to the fetus if
persists. The reason for Hiperemesisgravidarum has not been identified yet, but an
association between high levels of the hormones estrogen and chronic gonadotropin ( HCG
) has been found. HCG is a hormone produced by the placenta that increases until the end
of the first trimester.
Other possible problems related with abnormal o severe vomiting includes bile duct
disease, drug toxicity, pancreatitis, low blood sugar, problems with the thyroid and
inflammatory bowel disorders.
In a more natural term, morning sickness, is seen as a cleansing of toxins from the system
who is preparing for pregnancy.
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Home Remedies for mumps
Mumps is a mildly contagious viral infection that causes pain and swelling of the salivary
glands. Mumps is marked by face pain and neck swelling. Other symptoms include fever,
sore throat, headache, chills, and aches. Mumps is only spread by contact with infected
saliva. Signs and symptoms of mumps may not appear until two to three or more weeks
after infection.
Children are most usually affected by mumps, although vaccinations have reduced the
incidence of mumps in children, at least within the United States. Children with mumps
should be under the care of a qualified health-care practitioner. When mumps affects older
individuals, the testes, pancreas, prostate, and central nervous system also may become
involved.
MUMPS TEA #1
20 drops black cohash tincture
30 drop echinacea tincture
1 cup warm water
Combine the above tinctures with the warm water. Take one-third cup, up to three times
daily.
MUMPS TEA #2
1 teaspoon echinacea root
1 teaspoon mullein leaves
1 teaspoon goldenseal root
1 teaspoon yellow dock root
1 cup boiling water
Combine the above herbs in a container. Take one teaspoon of the mixture and cover with
the boiling water; steep for 20 minutes; strain. Take up two cups a day, a tablespoon or two
at a time.
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MORNING SICKNESS
Home Remedies for morning sickness we recommend :
Home Remedies for Morning Sickness #1: Eat frequently during the day (at least six
small meals daily) that will help you avoid an empty stomach.
Home Remedies for Morning Sickness #2:Low blood sugar aggravates the nausea, so you
should try to keep a good level throughout the day, staring from the moment you wake up.
You can keep some crackers on your night table and eat them before you get up.
Home Remedies for Morning Sickness #3:Instead of eating your foods, try to drink them,
it’s easier for your body to digest a milk shake or fruit shake instead of having to chew
them.
Home Remedies for Morning Sickness #4:Avoid foods and odors that make you feel
nausea.
Home Remedies for Morning Sickness #5:Drink plenty of carbonated beverages, without
caffeine. Consuming ginger ale for example, will promote the elimination of gas, when at
the same time ginger ale contains ginger, a herb that soothes the digestive tract.
Home Remedies for Morning Sickness #6:Also mix singles drops of ginger, fennel and
peppermint oils, then add them in an ounce of carrier oil. This exquisite oil massaged into
the skin will settle the stomach.
Home Remedies for Morning Sickness #7:For something more relaxing, put a few drops
of lavender oil in the bath tub and enjoy the immersion.
Home Remedies for Morning Sickness #8:Taking ½ to 1 tsp of Wild yam root every day
will help you deal your morning sickness.
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Home Remedies for Menopause
Menopause is not a disease, but a new phase in an older woman’s life, it usually causes
ovulation to cease and consequently menstruation stops. This natural progression in life
starts many years before menopause symptoms actually begin to show. Hormone levels can
fluctuate for several years before eventually becoming so low that the endometrium stays
thin and does not bleed. Normally the ovaries start to slow the production of hormones like
estrogen, testosterone and progesterone. Although estrogen is an important sex and
reproductive hormone, it is also present in many non reproductive organs and the body
uses estrogen for many other functions, like bone formation, heart, liver breast and bladder
function, it is need as well to keep the skin moist and healthy, and to regulate body
temperature.
Low estrogen levels causes changes in collagen production, affecting hair, nails, skin and
tendons. The skin may become dryer, thinner, less elastic, more prone to bruising and skin
itching may occur.
The main symptoms of menopause are Hot flushes, Night sweats, Palpitations, Insomnia,
Joint aches, Headaches, Vaginal dryness.
On the long run the shortage of estrogen contributes to developing heart disease,
cardiovascular problems, osteoporosis, tooth decay, and a variety of vaginal complications.
The average age of the natural menopause is 51 years, but can occur much earlier or later.
Menopause occurring before the age of 45 is called early menopause and before the age of
40 is premature menopause. Perimenopause is the stage from the beginning of menopausal
symptoms to the postmenopause.
Postmenopause is the time following the last period, and is usually defined as more than 12
months with no periods in someone with intact ovaries, or immediately following surgery if
the ovaries have been removed.
Complete symptom list:
Hot Flashes:
Our body’s thermostat is located in the hypothalamus are of the brain, which stops working
properly if level of estrogen are not sufficient. This will cause you to experience extremely
hot or cold sensations; sometimes you could feel so hot that you would want to strip your
close in public while other people feel very comfortable with the temperature and other
times you could feel shivering cold in 90 degrees F.
Sleep Problems:
It is not certain if estrogen have an effect on sleeping patterns, however other symptoms
caused by estrogen deficiency could be culprit of sleep problems during and after
menopause, irritability, hot flashes during the night. Hormone replacement has shown to
improve insomnia and sleeping problems, but this could be related to the reduction of hot
flushes, mood swings and irritability all of which are helped by increasing levels of
estrogen.
Vaginal Dryness:
And inadequate vaginal lubrication can be a very disturbing for most women due to the
pain, discomfort and sometimes bleeding experienced during sexual intercourse. Without
estrogen
Aches and Pains:
One peculiar symptom of menopause is an increase in frequency of normal aches, such as,
headaches, neck, joint and back pains are most common.
Bladder Problems:
Most women going through menopause complain of the following bladder problems,
bladder infection, low bladder capacity, inability to contain urine, frequent urination. These
problems start when bladder tissue becomes to be deprived of estrogen.
Skin Problems:
Our skin and collagen fibers are very sensitive to levels of estrogen, a hormone deficiency
causes, dry, thinner and aging looking skin, irritation, and wrinkles.
Emotions:
Irritability, depression, personality changes and anxiety are very common during
depression; these changes can carry a loss of sexual desire. Although these problems are
related to the shortage of estrogen, some may be caused by the inability to cope with the
psychological impact caused by all the other symptoms. Added to all this is the fact that in
many cases women going through menopause might also be under a number of other
stressful situations during this period. Things like teenage children, children moving out,
aging parents and spouse’s mid-life crisis can also influence in the state of mind of
menopausal women.
Many of the symptoms and discomforts experienced during menopause can be relieved by
using natural home remedies, things like changing your diet and using some very specific
herbs have shown remarkable improvements in women going through menopause.
We recommend
Home Remedies for menopause #1: To increase your levels of estrogen try increasing
your consumption of plants which contain estrogenic substances:
Alfalfa, soybeans, soy sprouts, crushed flaxseeds, garlic, green beans, sesame seeds, wheat,
yams, pumpkin seeds, cucumbers, corn, apples, anise seeds, cabbage, beets, olive oil, olives,
papaya, oats, peas, sunflower seeds, are all important sources of natural estrogens and as
you can imagine they are loaded with vitamins, fiber and minerals essential not only for
menopause, but to maintain an overall good health.
Home Remedies for menopause #2: To reduce hot flashes:
Drink 8 glasses of steam-distilled water.
Take 800 mg. of evening primerose oil, three times a day.
Home Remedies for menopause #3: Hot Flashes Reducing tincture.
2 teaspoons of cohosh root tincture.
1 teaspoon of don quai root tincture.
1 teaspoon of sarsaparilla tincture.
1 teaspoon of licorice root tincture.
1 teaspoon of chaste tree tincture.
1 teaspoon ginseng root tincture.
Mix all the ingredients and take 3 dropperfuls a day.
Home Remedies for menopause #4:Toner for Dry Skin.
Toners are used to improve the appearance of the skin, to soothe and to nourish. Men can
use toners as aftershaves.
2 ounces aloe vera gel.
2 ounces orange-blossom water.
1 tsp. wine vinegar.
6 drops rose geranium essential oil.
4 drops sandalwood essential oil.
1 drop chamomile essential oil. *
800 UI vitamin E oil. (Puncture a gel capsule with a needle)
Home Remedies for menopause #5: Cream for Dry Skin.
3/4 ounces beeswax, shaved. (do not use paraffin)
1 cup vegetable oil.
1 cup of distilled water.
800 IU vitamin E (from a liquid gel)
24 drops rose geranium essential oil.
Heat beeswax and oil in a pot until beeswax melts (it should be warm enough to the touch
but without discomfort). In a separate pot heat water until is warm to the touch. Remove
the center part of your blender’s lid and pour the water in. Turn the blender on high speed
and slowly but steadily add the oil and wax mixture. The whole concoction should begin to
solidify. Keep adding oil until the mixture does not take any more. Turn off the blender and
using a spatula, place the cream in a wide mouthed container.
Home Remedies for menopause #6: Take 50mcg. of selenium 2,000 mg of vitamin C and
10 mg of beta-carotene, once a day to improve skin and help with vaginal dryness.
Home Remedies for menopause #7: Vaginal Dryness lotion
1 ounce of almond oil.
2 drops of geranium essential oil.
One capsule of 1,000 IU of Vitamin E.
Mix all the ingredients and apply inside and outside the vagina twice a day.
Menopause and it`s related symptoms such as hot flashes, is not a disease, but a
natural part of a woman`s life. It need not be something to fearand beyond the initial
symptoms many women find it liberating in many ways.
Learning to use nature to help you through this natural cycle of life clearly makes sense
and should be among the choices you consider to help you through this change in your life.
In America it is estimated that 80% of women will suffer hot flashes during
menopause, but in most parts of Asia this is only 12 - 15%. In Japan there isn`t even a
word for this condition because it is so rare.
The reason for this is not genetic, but rather diet. In most Asian countries soy is a regular
part of ones diet. Traditional Japanese diet includes a large variety of soy products into
their daily meals.
Miso soup is included with most meals. Tofu, soy milk, edamame and others are used daily
as both the center piece or as a side dish or apetizer. Soy has plant estrogens which are
weaker then human estrogen, but otherwise very similar.
This means they are strong enough to often relieve the symptoms of menopause
without raising the risk of breast cancer and other concerns of using hormone
replacement therapy (HRT).
Menopause Herbs
Herbal menopause treatment from by nature coming plants may dramatically
bring down menopause symptoms and forbid diseases stimulated by the
deprivation of estrogen in the body. Estrogen that takes place in plants is
known as phytoestrogen. Herbal remedies for menopause ease can admit
herbaceous plant and biological supplements to render rest from menopause
and it might include Hen's Egg Shell Calx, zaharmohra powder,
Terminaliachebula and Saracaindica herbs. The Saracaindica herb is a effective
herb to lessen upsets from menopause. Herb tea*, and applying onion, garlic
and Citrus limon besides salt had better assist too. One report at UCLA
mentioned that garlic blocked the rise of heart disease in post-menopausal
women.
Other natural home remedies for Menopause
> Consume seeds, nuts, cereals, veggies, and fruits
> Dieting is of extreme importance in menopausal troubles. It should consist of
seeds, nuts, cereals, veggies, and fruits, with stress on vitamin E-rich nutrients,
natural and stocked seeds and nuts, unpasturised superiority milk, and
homemade farmer's cheese. An abundance of raw, organically farmed fruits and
veggies should be included in the dieting. Mass of freshly-made juices of fruits
and veggies in time of year should be included.
Home Remedies for Migraine
Migraine is the term used to describe a severe pain in the head. This can be cause by the
contraction or dilatation of blood vessels in the brain and the irregular nerve activity
mainly in the meninges. Migraine is caused by the stimulation of the trigeminal nerve,
which release a substance inducing inflammation and also send messages to pain receptors
in the meninges.
Migraine occurs most often in women, due to fluctuations in the level of the hormone
estrogen, that's the reason why women get migraines around the time of menstruation,
when estrogen levels are low.
During pregnancy is also common to suffer migraines, specially during early pregnancy.
The cause may be hormonal, but the headache can be due to excess tension too.
People who suffer from migraines often are between the ages of 20 and 30. However,
children can have migraine too, but their symptoms are shown as colic, periodic abdominal
pains, vomiting, dizziness, and severe motion sickness, then these symptoms will
disappear, focusing in the exact problem, painful headaches. Almost every person who
suffers from migraines will have some symptoms before having one.
Home Remedies for Migraine We recommend
Home Remedies for Migraine #1: Primrose oil, is an anti-inflammatory agent, that keeps
the blood vessels from constricting.
Home Remedies for Migraine #2: Multivitamin and mineral formula, they are necessary
daily to complement the nutrients we do not include in our diet.
Home Remedies for Migraine #3: Rutin, removes toxic metals which may cause
migraines.
Home Remedies for Migraine #4: Garlic, is a potent detoxifier.
Home Remedies for Migraine #5: Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, helps in producing an
anti stress adrenal hormone and enhances immunity.
Home Remedies for Migraine #6: In addition there are a variety of herbs that can help to
control and relieve migraines:
Cordyceps, reduce anxiety and stress, and at the same time promote sleep.
Home Remedies for Migraine #7: Feverfew reduces discomfort and pain. Caution: Avoid
during pregnancy
Home Remedies for Migraine #8: The herb Kava is a very useful alternative for migraine,
its properties allows a very peaceful sedative feeling which helps to achieve a deep state of
relaxation these effects reduce migraine headaches, improve sleep without diminishing
concentration. Take 180 mg. a day for only threes days in a row. Kava is a very powerful
herb; high levels can have adverse effects on the liver. Do not take more than the
recommended dosage.
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MUSCLE CRAMPS
Over use your muscles in any way; contort them in an unnatural position for too long or fail
to give them the hydration and nutrition they need and they will let you know about it with
a painful cramp!
For fast relief try some or all of the following home remedies.
Put an end to Muscle Cramps
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If you exercise you need to warm up your body and regularly stretch it to keep
muscles from cramping during and after exercise.
Dehydration is a major contributor to cramping. You should be drinking a tall glass
of water as soon as you wake up, and a glass ever hour until 3 hours before bed.
Anytime you are about to do any strenuous activity be sure to take 16 - 20 ounces
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(400 - 500 ml) of water in addition to your hourly drink. If you already feel thirsty
your body has been dehydrated for sometime.
For chronic cramping take apple cider vinegar. This vinegar has vitamin E and many
useful minerals which have been shown to relieve cramping. Take 2 teaspoons in a
tall glass of water in the morning and again at night. You can also put a cup into your
bath for additional benefit.
Take 2 teaspoons of cold pressed, virgin olive oil everyday. You can put it in your
food or on your salad. This oil is a good source of vitamin E which has been found to
be in low supply for many who suffer chronic cramping.
If the liver is not working well you may not be metabolizing your vitamins and
minerals. So even if you are eating a healthy diet it`s possible you could be
malnourished. Among other symptoms, muscle cramping would be an inevitable
result. Do a body or liver detox to restore good liver function.
Magnesium is an important mineral and if lacking it can cause muscle cramping.
This mineral is also responsible for helping the body metabolize potassium and
calcium allowing the muscles to absorb these minerals. Eat more foods high in this
and the other minerals mentioned and watch the cramps become a distant memory.
Include more mineral rich food and you`ll soon be enjoying freedom from chronic
cramping. Tofu is an excellent source of magnesium, 35% of your daily needs in a
single serving. Miso soup is also chalked full of healthy minerals. Add some sea
weeds and sea vegetation and you`ll soon be mineral rich.
Take a relaxing bath with epsom salt. This salt has magnesium which promotes
muscle relaxation. Add in some lavender essential oil and watch more then your
cramping disappear, but with it all the days tension.
For a great herbal treatment try wintergreen oil. Wintergreen has a component
chemically similar to the natural agent used to make aspirin. Mix this using 20%
wintergreen oil and 80% olive oil and massage the area experiencing muscle
cramps.
All illness is an imbalance in body, mind and spirit. Regain balance by eating more fish,
fresh vegetables and fruit, nuts, seeds and sea vegetation. Practice daily meditation and
deep breathing. Pray and actively practice a spiritual faith of your choosing.
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Home Remedies For Nail Care
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As with your skin and hair, when your nails look their best, you feel more healthy
and attractive. And as is true with both hair and skin care, "less is best" when it
comes to the care of your nails. That is, avoid over- manicuring, overpolishing, or
working with your nails. Moisturize and protect them, just as you do your skin and
hair, to keep them at their best.
The following are some tips for achieving and maintaining healthy, attractive
fingernails and toenails:
Home Treatment for Nail Care
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Keep your nails and hands well moisturized. Moisturizers containing collagen and
vitamin E are especially good for the nails. They are most effective if put on after
soaking your nails in warm water and patting dry.
File your nails in one direction only, not back and forth.
a Keep toenails clipped straight across, not curved or pointed, to avoid ingrown
toenails. Also, do not clip toenails too short or clip them in at the sides.
Use a fine-textured emery board, not a metal nail file. Metal files are hard on the
nails.
Moisturize and gently push back your cuticles. Do not cut them. a Do not manicure
your nails too frequently or apply nail products too often.
If you have sensitive skin and nails, look for fragrance-free and formaldehyde-free
polishes and non-acetone polish removers.
If you wear polish, let your nails go "bare" for a few days each month to let the air
get to them.
Use protective cotton-lined vinyl gloves to wash dishes, work with cleansers, or
work in the garden.
Never bite your nails. Do not use them as prying tools.
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Home Remedies For Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea is an unpleasant feeling that you are about to vomit. It is often accompanied by
excess salivation and sometimes stomach cramping. A number of diseases and conditions
can cause nausea, including food poisoning (and other bacterial infections), viral infections,
overeating or overdrinking, gallstones, pancreatitis, and cancer. It can also occur because of
motion sickness, headache, or pregnancy. There are some very powerful home remedies
for nausea and vomiting.
Sometimes unpleasant smells or tastes, and even emotional anxiety, can bring on nausea.
In addition to those herbs listed below, other beneficial herbs to relieve nausea include
bayberry, bee balm, chaparral, horehound, and Oregon grape. These are great herbs to
make home remedies for nausea and vomiting.
Home remedies for nausea and vomiting
Home Remedies for nausea and vomiting #1:
NAUSEA TEA #1
1 teaspoon grated ginger root 1 teaApoon yerba mama root
1 teaspoon peppermint leaves
2 cups boiling water
Combine the above herbs in a nonmetallic container and cover with the boiling water;
steep for 3o minutes; cool and strain. Take as needed, a tablespoon at a time up to two cups
a day.
Home Remedies for nausea and vomiting #2:NAUSEA TEA #2
1 teaspoon catnip leaves
1 teaspoon chamomile flowers cup boiling water
Combine the above ingredients in a nonmetallic container and cover with the boiling water;
steep for zo to 3o minutes; cool and strain. Take as needed.
Home Remedies for nausea and vomiting #3:Cayenne***—Capsicum frutescens
• Anti-inflammatory; relieves nausea, vomiting, gas, indigestion.
• Promotes digestion, warms the stomach and stimulates appetite.
• Do not use in acute stages of inflammatory gastritis or stomach ulcer.
Home Remedies for nausea and vomiting #4:Chamomile***—Matricariarecutita
• Tranquilizing effects with action similar to drugs like Halcion, Valium.
• Reduces effects of stress-induced chemicals in the brain, while promoting healthy adrenal hormones (e.g. cortisol). Relieves pain, spasms.
• Also aids digestion, cramping, back pain. Promotes restful sleep.
Home Remedies for nausea and vomiting #5:Cinnamon*—Cinnamomumzeylandicum
• Relieves nausea, vomiting. Treats gastroenteritis, stomach flu, diarrhea.
• Antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal; expels gas, reduces spasms.
• Warming, astringent and stimulating to the digestion, reduces mucus.
Home Remedies for nausea and vomiting #6:Cloves*—Eugenia caryophyllata
• Relieves nausea, prevents vomiting. Reduces gastrointestinal spasms.
• Expels gas, bloating; antibacterial and antiviral, eliminates parasites.
• A few drops of the oil or infusion may be taken for quick nausea relief.
We all know that what goes up must come down, but sometimes what goes down must
come up. Occasionally nausea can be a signal of a serious condition, but it is usually just a
sign that something has irritated the lining of your stomach.
It is not recommended that you force vomiting, but you also shouldn`t try to stop it. In most
cases you will feel better after throwing up. In the brain is a spot that activates the feeling
of nausea that may or may not lead to vomiting. It is often a sign of food poisoning, flu,
morning sickness or hangover among other things.
These symptoms can sometimes be serious and if there is even a small reason for concern,
you should consult a doctor or health care professional.
However, for typical causes of nausea the following are often very helpful in bringing relief.
Since what goes down sometimes must come up... try these remedies!
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Home remedies for Nausea #1: Ginger has been used for thousands of years to quell
stomach discomfort. Grate a quarter inch chunk of ginger and steep in hot water for
10 minutes. Strain and add some nutmeg and drink. Enjoy a couple ginger snaps
with this tea and you`ll be feeling better in no time.
Remedies for Nausea #2: If your upset stomach is from a hangover, try some miso
soup. This fermented soy paste can be found in health food stores and Asian
markets. It has long been used for hangover and alcohol abuse. It cleans the body of
harmful substances, replaces lost electrolytes from your night of indulgence and
protects the liver. Grate some ginger and put in the soup for added relief.
Home remedies for Nausea #3: Peppermint herb tea often works great. Add a half
to a whole teaspoon of honey and you have a great natural remedy for nausea.
Remedies for Nausea #4: Devil`s tongue jelly is called Konnyaku in Japanese. This
jelly made from the root of the plant has many uses for health. For nausea warm this
jelly and wrap it in a thin cotton cloth. A clean tea shirt or thin towel will do. While
the jelly is still warm place it on the stomach and lay still on your back with your
head tilted up, (like you would do if you were reading or watching T.V. in bed), for
10 - 20 minutes. It will soothe the upset stomach.
Home remedies for Nausea #5: Try some easy Acupressure. Lift your left arm up
with palm facing up. Take your first 3 fingers to measure from the first crease where
the wrist bends back to the third finger, (close to where you would take a pulse, but
more in the middle of the wrist). At that pressure point take your thumb and
firmly press. Apply pressure with your thumb while deep breathing for one to two
minutes. Then do the other arm. This often works... try it!
Remedies for Nausea #6: Eat a few soda crackers. Plain foods are easy to
digest and in small amounts can sometimes ease stomach discomfort. If you are
vomiting you shouldn`t eat anything until at least one hour from the last time you
threw up.
Home remedies for Nausea #7: Activated charcoal is inexpensive and can often
alleviate upset stomach. You can get this at most health food stores. Two
tablespoons in an eight ounce glass of water.
Remedies for Nausea #8: Two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in 8oz`s of water
can help some causes of nausea. This remedy is particularly good if it is morning
sickness or mild food poisoning.
Home remedies for Nausea #9: For those suffering nausea from morning
sickness, raspberries have been found to be useful. Enjoy a small bowel of
raspberries in the morning. Also you can go to your herbalist or health food stores
and ask for raspberry preps for this condition.
Home remedies for Nausea #10: Umeboshi is an effective remedy for those
suffering nausea related to hangover, motion sickness or food poisoning. This
sour plum can be purchased in Asian and International markets and finer health
food stores.
It is a Japanese power house remedy for many ailments and has been used for
centuries in Japan.
For nausea grill this plum until slightly burnt and mix into a hot cup of green tea and
a half teaspoon of honey.
Remember that illness of any kind is an imbalance in the body, mind and spirit. To
regain this balance eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and sea vegetation.
Meditate, do daily deep breathing and actively practice a spiritual faith of your
choosing.
Home Remedies for Nausea
Nausea is found to be a popular symptom for a lot of medical conditions. It is
usually paired with vomiting but nausea stands on its own as the feeling of
morning blues. Nausea usually occurs from different instances such as a side
effect of a certain drug or a result from a chronic illness. Whichever it may be,
nausea is one symptom that should be treated with accordance to the
underlying factor.
Nausea is also very common among pregnancies because of the morning
sickness that occurs daily during the first trimester. It can also happen when
you are exposed to hot and cold areas simultaneously like you go in and out of
an air-conditioned room. It is a very common type of problem that has easy
treatment. This is highly curable and rarely gives off complications. Here are
some of the home remedies for nausea.
Teas are generally the thing for pregnant women. They say that certain teas
resolve nausea throughout the day without the bother of feeling nauseated all
the time. Even just the scent of it makes the nausea go away immediately. There
are a lot of teas that work great for nausea such as raspberry, cinnamon, lemon
and ginger. You can have a natural tea or get some tea bags from local stores
near you. You can put a few cloves of ginger or lemon on a hot water and let it
boil. After 30 minutes of continuous boiling, take it out and enjoy the natural
tree straight from the product. You can also opt to refrigerate it for a cold drink
but this is seldomly done. Though, cold or hot doesn’t change the curative
ability of the products.
Another remedy is the tummy munchies. Nausea is caused by the digestive
system due to problems in the stomach emptying and pooling. Food may be a
relief for this problem such as crackers, biscuits, wafers, and cereals. Just make
sure that you don’t add some milk on these food choices because milk can
worsen nausea. Lactose from milk interrupts the digestive system from its
regular function making nausea more potent. Do not consume too much of these
products because it may lead to induced vomiting. It was proportioned as
tummy munchies because it is small in content.
Proper positioning is yet another effective remedy against nausea. When you
are experiencing this problem, make sure that you don’t lie in a prone or sidelying position because it will induce more avenues for the nausea to persist.
The best position when you still have nausea is semi-fowlers, or in layman’s
term, sitting position. Put some pressure on your digestive system so it will fix
out the leaky problems inside it. The pressure should be enough to aid on
spurring the relief from nausea by this time. Sit in frequent periods but do not
sit all day because there will be poor circulation.
There is a magical vegetable that is best to relieve nausea in just a few minutes.
It has been ignored by a lot of people but this one is the fastest and most
effective agent against nausea. It is the vegetable ginger. Ginger was found out
to contain chemical compounds that work against this problem straightthrough resolving the problem in a few gulps of this great and affordable
vegetable. It can be taken in a lot of options. It can be through candy form,
ginger snaps, ginger ale, powdered ginger and/or ginger sips.
Understanding the common home remedies for nausea will let you realize the
importance of home remedies because the natural way is the best way. It is
harmless and risk-free than synthetic products in the market.
Home Remedies For Nervousness
We've all been nervous at one time or another. Shaking hands, a trembling voice, and a
rolling stomach are some of the most common symptoms of nervousness. A number of
situations can bring on nervousness, including public speaking.
In addition to those herbs listed below, other helpful herbs to combat nervousness include
blue vervain, chamomile, passionflower, and pulsatilla.
Home Remedies for Nervousness
NERVE TEA #1
1 teaspoon betony leaves
1 teaspoon kava kava root
1 teaspoon hops
1 teaspoon dried Akullcap
1 cup boiling water
Combine the above herbs. Take one tablespoon of the mixture and cover with the boiling
water; steep for 3o minutes; cool and strain.
Take one tablespoon at a time, as needed, up to one cup a day.
NERVE TEA #2
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon powdered valerian root
1 teaspoon powdered pleurisy root
2 cup boiling water
Combine the above herbs and cover with the boiling water; steep for 3o minutes; cool and
strain. Take one tablespoon at a time, as needed, up to two cups a day.
NERVE TEA #3
1 to 2 teaspoons peppermint leaves
1 teaspoon valerian root
2 cups boiling water
Combine the above herbs and cover with the boiling water; steep for 20 to 30 minutes;
strain. Drink up to one cup per day, as needed.
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Home Remedies to Stop a Bleeding Nose
There are a great many tiny blood vessels in the delicate lining of the nose. These small
capillaries are easily broken. Any number of things can rupture some of these small vessels
and cause a nosebleed.
An accident or assault that results in a blow to the nose can cause your nose to bleed. If you
put something in your nose, bleeding can result form the trauma. Even just blowing your
nose can start a nosebleed. Inflammation from a cold, an allergy, or dry winter air can cause
the vessels to swell and rupture. You may even awaken with blood on your sheets or
staining your nightclothes. When a nosebleed occurs from one of these causes, it seldom
hurts. More uncomfortable causes include local infection, such as sinusitis, or systemic
infections such as scarlet fever, malaria, or typhoid fever.
Blood should not be swallowed during a nosebleed, especially one that occurs during the
night. If enough blood is involved, you may vomit it up or pass a dark, tarry-looking stool
after the nosebleed has stopped.
The blood coming from the nose during a nosebleed can be a continuous stream or a small
trickle. It may look as if you are losing a lot of blood, but not much blood is actually lost
during the typical nosebleed.
Although a bloody nose, especially one that comes on suddenly and without warning, can
be unnerving, nosebleeds can usually be managed easily at home.
Like most wounds, ruptured capillaries inside the nose will heal completely in about ten
days.
Certain medical conditions can increase the likelihood of nosebleeds, among them high
blood pressure, aplastic anemia, hemophilia, leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, rheumatic fever,
thrombocytopenia, and severe liver disease. The use of certain drugs, notably
anticoagulants(blood thinners) and aspirin, may be involved as well. Other factors that
increase the possibility of nosebleeds include the prolonged use of nose drops, exposure to
irritating chemicals, vitamin-C deficiency, high altitude, and a dry climate.
Home remedies to stop a bleeding nose
Home remedies to stop a bleeding nose #1: Vitamin C and bioflavonoids help prevent
capillary fragility. Take 500 to 1,000 milligrams of each four times daily for two days after a
nosebleed. Then take 500 milligrams of each twice a day for at least one month.
Home remedies to stop a bleeding nose #2: Vitamin K helps the blood to clot more
efficiently. If you suffer from recurring nosebleeds, take 25 micrograms once or twice daily
for one month.
Home remedies to stop a bleeding nose #3: Another way to stop a nosebleed is to wet a bit
of cotton or plain sterile gauze with white vinegar and place it in your nose. Leave it in
place for at least ten minutes. The acid of the vinegar will gently cauterize the inside of the
nose and stop the bleeding.
How to Stop a Nose Bleed
If you develop a nosebleed, do the following:
1. Calmly sit down in an upright position, not back in the chair. This will help to keep blood
from going down the back of your throat. Breathe through your mouth.
2. Tilt your head forward (not backward).
3. Place your thumb and forefinger on either side of the bridge of your nose and pinch the
soft part of your nose firmly for ten minutes without releasing. Apply pressure firmly
enough to slow bleeding, but not so strongly as to cause discomfort. Pressure decreases the
blood flow through the affected area, slowing bleeding. You can also place a cold compress
on the bridge of your nose. This has not been proven to be effective but seems to help
constrict the local blood vessels.
4. After ten minutes, release the nostrils slowly and check to see if the bleeding has
stopped. Avoid touching or blowing your nose. If the bleeding has not stopped, apply
pressure for another ten-minute period.
5. If your nose is still bleeding steadily after twenty minutes of pressure, call your healthcare provider.
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Remedies for oily hair #1: Before shampooing, massage the scalpthoroughly to
bring up any oil just under the scalp at the pores. Using massage will really get the
oil where you can clean it away instead of leaving it hiding just underneath the skin.
Remedies for oily hair #2: Wash with a natural, chemical free shampoo. Add 2
drops of lavender and 2 drops of geranium essential oils to the shampoo. Be sure to
test this with just a small dab on your elbow to make sure there is no skin allergies
for these oils. If no irritation then these oils work great and smell good too. When
you purchase your oils be sure to ask someone knowledgeable about the proper and
safe use of these oils.
Remedies for oily skin #3: After shampoo, rinse with a special mix of one table
spoon of apple cider vinegar, one tea spoon of fresh squeezed lemon juice and a pint
of water. Really work this in well, then rinse well.
Remedies for oily hair #4: Don`t use conditioner. If you must, only use at the ends
of your hair. If you want to condition the hair the best way to do it is with the
remedies offered on this site. By improving your diet, using essential oils and other
alternatives you will find your hair is shiny, manageable and full body with out using
conditioners that do more harm then good.
Remedies for oily hair #5: High heat can increase oil from your pores so cut down
on the heat of your hair dryer and when possible let it air dry. Also using harsh
soaps meant to stop oil production only does so temporarily. Both high heat and
harsh soaps dry the skin too much and the body sensing a complete lack in oil revs
up the system to pump out even more oil.
Remedies for oily hair #6: Stress increases oil production in the body, so you can
cut down on the oil by learning techniques for reducing stress. Meditation & deep
breathing are two great ways to reduce stress and improve health including
reducing skin and scalp oil production.
Remedies for oily hair #7: Eat more deep sea water fish. Although using oil to fight
excess oil seems like a contradiction the use of both essential oils and health
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food and oils can help us to have more healthy skin and hair. Fish have omega 3 oils
which will aid the body in many ways including skin and scalp.
Remedies for oily hair #8: Stop eating foods high in fats including red meats,
saturated and trans fats. These kind of bad fats will drive up oil production for skin
and scalp. Remember that a healthy diet will lead not only to a healthy body, but
also healthy skin and scalp.
Remedies for oily hair #9: While you may not see practicing spiritual faith as a
remedy for oily skin or scalp we do. There is a clear link between stress and oil
production of your body. By reducing stress you will reduce oily hair and skin.
Substantial studies from such prestigious Universities as Harvard have found that
those who are actively involved in a spiritual practice of their choice have lower
levels of stress and are generally of better health then those that do not.
What ever your objections to finding and practicing a spiritual faith... know that not
doing so is only hurting you. There are as many faiths to choose from as there are
cultures and languages and there is one that will make sense for you. You just need
to look for it.
OBESITY
Causes of Obesity
The affluence in wealth has its advantages and disadvantages. Off late it
has been observed that the affluent countries such as USA, CANADA and other
European nations have trouble fighting a serious medical condition called as
Obesity. Speaking in medical jargon, Obesity is a medical condition which is
caused by excessive accumulation of body fat to the extent that it starts feeling
inimical impact over the general health of a subject. Although the symptoms of
this condition are more than evident but scientifically speaking it is measured
by calculating the body mass index or BMI of the subject. Body mass index is
defined as the individual's body mass divided by the square of his or her height.
A BMI of more than 30 is considered obese, while a BMI of 25 can be considered
overweight but not obese.
In almost all the major medical journals and the research papers, this
condition is termed as a silent killer as it has begun to affect millions of people,
both women and children and the male, around the world. According to the
American Medical Association, the obesity is a major contributing factor
towards certain chronic diseases such as Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It is also a
major cause of certain coronary problems and valvular conditions. The
increasing incidence of obesity among the children in the more affluent
societies is goading the public policy institutions to do something about it in
order to save the future of their generation. Off late the American first lady has
jump started an initiative to wean the obese children away from the fast food
diets; this initiative also aims to in inculcate a more healthy dietary routine
which involves balanced amount of carbohydrates and proteins intake and
discouragement to use soft drinks.
To begin with one person tends to be obese when his or her daily calorie
intake exceeds the required limit and this continues for an extended period of
time. Although the amount of required calorie intake depends upon an
individual’s metabolism but generally speaking a normal person requires
between 2000 to 3000 calories per day. An excess of food energy intake
combined with the lack of activity are two major causes of obesity around the
world. This type of lifestyle is commonly referred to as a sedentary lifestyle
whereby you keep on increasing your food intake without engaging in any other
physical activity or exercise. Apart from this the type of food that you are
ingesting also plays a definite role in determining whether you are obese or
not. It has been observed that people who have a higher intake of processed
carbohydrates as opposed to the raw carbohydrates have higher chances of
being obese as compared to the ones taking very little or no processed
carbohydrates. The processed carbohydrates include pizzas, all types of flours,
starch, corns (processed), soft drinks, potato chips and candies and etc.
Some other causes of obesity
It is more than germane to note here that apart from the above causes,
there can be a variety of other causes which can lead towards the chronic state
of obesity such as illness, depression, eating disorders such as Bing Eating
Disorder (BED) and other genes related problems. The increasing use of antidepressants and the over reliance on certain steroids for performance
enhancement are also contributing greatly towards the causes of obesity. Here
it must always be mentioned that the over reliance of mechanized transport is a
great but an unseen cause of obesity. The people who walk to their offices,
schools or work place areas tend to have very slight chances of getting obese as
compared to the ones who use transport for the same purpose.
Obesity Home Remedies | Obesity Home Treatment
Obesity refers to the condition of a person who has excess body fats than the required
amount for his age, gender and height. It is characterized with increased in cell number and
size. To avoid this condition, the calorie intake of the person must be complemented with
physical activities in order to burn it up. Otherwise, the unused calories only stored up as
fats inside the body. The calorie requirement of every person will always depend on the
work pattern that he or she does every day. Hence, the best solutions to deal with obesity
are to consume enough amount of calorie that the body needs and to do regular exercises.
There are also home remedies and treatment tips that you can do. Read along.
Skipping breakfast is not recommended if you want to lose weight. Since breakfast is the
most important meal of the day, it will give you the balanced source of energy the entire
day. It would also prevent you from eating unhealthy snacks. For physical exercise, brisk
walking is the best option to start. It can be done in the morning between 30 minutes to
one hour.
Treatments For Obesity
Obesity is a condition characterized by excess body weight. In essence, it's the
accumulation of fat on the body due to many reasons. Non-healthy lifestyle and
eating habits are considered the prime reasons for obesity. Amongst the
remaining stimulates, alcohol consumption, smoking and medical disorders are
causative of "obesity".
Let's search the home remedies for obesity.
Obesity is valued by: Body Mass index (BMI), Waist Measurement and Combined
Measurements .An obese person is in increased risk of suffering from type 2
diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
Home Remedies for Obesity
Bitter foods
Bitter and pungent foods are thought to be effective in the control of weight
and also minimizes the dangers of diabetes in obese people. The bitter gourd
and the bitter variety of drumstick are advantageous in that aspect.
Lemon Tea
Intake of lemon tea to cut down weight is gaining widespread fame amongst
people across the world. Many persons have began replacing their regular tea
with lemon tea, because of its weight loss attributes. Don't be astonished if you
are served with a lemon tea when you visit someone's house. They might be
using it regularly.
Hipbath
A hipbath for 15 to 20 minutes twice a day ;in the morning and evening along
with proper diet plan and the exercise would accelerate the process of losing
fat. Mudpacks can also help, as can sunbathing for the period enough to
produce perspiration. Stem baths for reducing corpulence are not advisable by
any knowledge naturopath since the benefit isn't long lasting and excessive
exposure to steam is liable to harm the nerve ends under your skin.
Indian Gooseberry (Emblicaofficinalis)
Called amalaki in Indian medicine, the Indian gooseberry is the richest source
of vitamin C(ascorbic acid) among all foodstuffs. Vitamin C can decompose fatty
layers in the body. Hence, it's a very useful herb for thetreatment of
obesity and related conditions. The amalaki is an integral constituent of
Triphala, which is normally dictated in the treatment of obesity.
P
PNEUMONIA
Pneumonia is actually a lung infection which may make you very sick. If affected you
may cough, run a fever, and find difficulty in breathing. Microorganisms like
bacteria, viruses, and fungi cause pneumonia. In most cases it can be treated at home
in 2 to 3 weeks. However in some cases it can make a person very sick or even cause
death. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that pneumonia is a
common illness that affects millions of Americans every year. Although any one can
be affected by pneumonia, it is most dangerous for older adults, babies, and people
with other diseases or impaired immune systems.
How does it spread?
It is a contagious disease and spreads easily. When a person affected with
pneumonia coughs or sneezes, small droplets that contain the organisms get into the
air. When a healthy person breathes this air, he contracts pneumonia. Once
organisms enter the lungs, they usually settle in the air sacs and passages of the lung
where they rapidly grow in number. This area of the lung then becomes filled with
fluid and pus.
Symptoms:
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Cough. You will likely cough up mucus (sputum) from your lungs. Mucus may
be rusty or green or tinged with blood.
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Fever.
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Fast breathing and feeling short of breath.
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Shaking and “teeth-chattering” chills. You may have this only one time or many
times.
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Chest pain that often feels worse when you cough or breathe in.
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Fast heartbeat.
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Feeling very tired or feeling very weak.
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Nausea and vomiting.
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Diarrhea.
Prevention:
The best remedy is to stay away from people who have respiratory infections. Also
practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands with soap and water to prevent
contracting and spreading infections.
The pneumococcal vaccine can also help protect against streptococcus pneumonia
bacteria, the common cause of respiratory infections. In addition, get vaccinated
against measles, influenza and whooping cough, as these diseases predispose one to
pneumonia.
Also avoid indoor air pollution, especially cooking and smoking, as this creates high
levels of air pollution, a pneumonia risk factor.
Herbal cure to Pnemonia:
Basil (Tulsi )Oil: Apply this oil extract on the chest of the affected person for a week.
Juice of Basil (Tulsi) Leaves – Take about 5-6 tulsi leaves and extract its juice. Add
few grind grains of black pepper to this juice. Drink at every six hours interval. It will
clear your air passage and help you cure pneumonia fast.
Fenugreek – Fenugreek is very effective in the initial stages of pneumonia. A tea
made from fenugreek seeds will help the suffering person to produce sweat, which
would help him to lower down his fever. The person can take up to four cups of the
tea daily (not more than that). And this quantity can be gradually reduced as the
condition starts improving. During this treatment, you must be taking no other food,
as fasting and fenugreek will allow the body to correct these respiratory problems in
just a few days, otherwise it would take time. Add 15gm of fenugreek seed to 250ml
of water and boil it. Strain the water and drink it. You can add lemon to make it
tastier.
Tea tree oil: Boil 2 cup water. And remove the pan from heat. Add 6 drops of tea tree
oil and breathe in the steam by covering your face over the pan with a towel.
Vitamin C – If you are a victim to pneumonia then you should increase your vitamin C
intakes. One-Three grams of vitamin C will be enough for your body. Otherwise also
you should take a foods containing high amounts of vitamins C, such as broccoli,
brussels sprouts, red peppers, sweet potatoes, and all citrus fruits. This will help you
prevent pneumonia from occurring.
Garlic juice: Mince 4 to 6 garlic gloves and 1/2 onion. Add 8 to 10 oz. of water and 2
tsp. of honey. Blend well and drink it empty stomach. This mixture will help open
your bronchial passages so you can stay comfortable during the day. Drink this
mixture throughout the day if you feel unusually congested.
PROTECTION OF SKIN
You plan in advance and decide how to keep your house warm during the chilly
winter days. You even change your clothes in your wardrobe. But what do you do for
your skin? Do you plan and device a strategy to protect it from the harshness of the
cold weather?
The chilly winter months pose unique challenges to maintaining healthy skin.Your
movements between the warm indoors and harsh cold winds out doors removes the
moisture from your skin.
Skin that’s dry, cracked, or irritated is vulnerable to infection, and that’s why
dermatologists say it’s important to change your skin care regimen along with the
seasons in order to boost your body’s natural defenses.
Here are a few ways to protect your skin during winter:
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Use a humidifier in the bedroom or living room once the relative humidity
inside drops below 60 percent.
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The cold temperatures may tempt you to take a long, hot bath or shower but it
can wreak havoc on your skin. Instead take lukewarm showers, pat your skin dry
gently afterward with a towel. Follow this with applying a moisturizer within three
minutes of stepping out of the shower to lock in moisture.
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Use lotions or creams with any of the following ingredients: petrolatum,
mineral oil, linoleic acid, ceramides, dimethicone or glycerin.
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Do not lick your chapped lips. This will increase the dryness. Instead use lip
balms or lotions.
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Drink plenty of water. This may be easier to remember during the summer
months, but in winter you have to drink even though you are not thirsty. Drinking
lots of water keeps the skin moisturized and flushes the toxins out of your body.
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Use lip balms and lipsticks with moisturizers.
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Use a sunscreen lotion if you have to stay out doors for long hours. The
ultraviolet rays can be intense on a clear winter day. Even when cloudy, UV rays still
penetrate. If you go skiing UV exposure is even greater, so use a sunscreen that
blocks both UVA and UVB radiation.
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A balanced diet with healthy types of oils and fats will help you to retain
moisture in your skin for long periods of time.
Herbs which help to retain moisture of the skin:
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Make a paste of paste of papaya and avocado and apply it over the skin. Wash
after 20 minutes with warm water. This will retain the moisture of your skin.
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Mix oats to the yolk of an egg. Apply it on your face. Rinse it with warm water
after 15 minutes.
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Make a mixture of honey(two spoons) and milk( half a cup).Apply it on the
skin. Rinse it with warm water after 15 minutes. It will reduce the dryness of your
skin and also make your skin soft.
To quote Dr. Norman “Skin needs time to adapt to new routines, so don’t expect
drastic changes overnight.” Start following these tips and your skin will thank you
this winter season.
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Peptic Ulcer
A peptic ulcer is an area of erosion in the mucous membranes of the stomach or duodenum,
the upper portion of the intestine, directly below the stomach. There are many home
remedies for ulcers.
Causes of Peptic Ulcer:
Ulcers are in part caused (and can be worsened) by the corrosive action of the gastric acids.
Gastric juices are part hydrochloric acid and part pepsin, an enzyme that helps break down
food. The walls of the stomach secrete a mucus substance to protect the linings from the
corrosive action of the stomach acid. However if there is too much acid or not enough
mucus coating the walls of the stomach, a peptic ulcer may develop. External substances
can also irritate the linings of the stomach, things like tobacco, alcohol, and some drugs like
Advil, Aleve, Aspirin, Motrin, etc. are part of the ulcer causing irritants.
It’s now known that a bacterium called H. pylori, can also contribute to the development of
ulcers, this type of bacterium is commonly found in the linings of the stomach and is the
principal cause of ulcers. It has been shown that 90% of people suffering from ulcers in the
duodenum and 75% of all gastric ulcers are caused by this bacteria, which attacks the walls
of the stomach, it has been linked to gastric cancer as well.
Ulcers are very common in the bottom part of the stomach and upper part of the
duodenum, and men are more likely to develop ulcers than women.
Symptoms of peptic ulcers
The symptoms of peptic ulcers are very different from person to person, some feel a
burning pain in the stomach and others feel it in the chest, most people feel better during
meals and other feel worst eating, in any case the pain may be sever enough to cause
insomnia and can be triggered by stress.
We recommend these home remedies for Peptic Ulcers:
TIP: Researchers in India used the skin of the mangosteen to investigate its effects
on other types of inflammation of the body and by accident they found
that Xanthones did not interfere with the clotting mechanism of blood, nor
producing stomach ulcers. Both are serious side effects of the anti-inflammatory
drugs. In fact, it was discovered that the xanthonesantiulcera exhibited a
significant activity in laboratory animals. Learn more about mangosteen for
ulcer
Home remedies for ulcers #1: It’s very important to follow a diet rich in fiber and low in
fats. Eat steamed green vegetable like alfalfa, broccoli, and tomatoes.
TIP: Did you know that deficiency in vitamin K has been linked to ulcers? Vitamin K
prevents bleeding and promotes healing. Our body produces enough of this vitamin
but people with deficiency are prone to develop ulcers. Vitamin K it’s found in,
tomatoes, cheese, egg yolks, liver and in most green leafy vegetables.
Home remedies for ulcers #2: Eat small portions to avoid producing too much digestive
acid, but eat frequently to keep these acids from attacking the stomach linings.
Home remedies for ulcers #3: Studies have shown that cabbage juice cures ulcers in less
that ten days, prepare cabbage juice and drink one quarter a day divided in four doses
(must be taken immediately after juicing). If you can’t tolerate the taste or odor of cabbage
there is a Chinese remedy made with dried cabbage that has been used for many years with
excellent results.
Home remedies for ulcers #4: For bleeding ulcers eat organic baby food and drink brown
rice water to soothe the digestive system.
Home remedies for ulcers #5: Avoid milk, although it soothes the digestive tract and
neutralizes stomach acid, it also stimulates the production of more acid, further irritating
the ulcerated area.
Home remedies for ulcers #6: Avoid coffee, alcohol, citrus juices, sugar, hot and spicy
foods, these substances irritate the stomach and encourage the production of gastric acid.
Home remedies for ulcers #7: Take 5000 IU of vitamin A four times a day, for six weeks,
to heal the mucus membrane.
Home remedies for ulcers #8: Take vitamin E to heal the stomach linings.
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Home Remedies forPMS
(Premenstrual Syndrome)
Premenstrual syndrome is the most common gynecological complaint of women, it affects
about 60% of them. The symptoms appear one or two weeks before menstruation starts,
and they include: abdominal bloating and cramps, acne, anxiety, breast tenderness and
swelling, and mood changes.
During menstruation there is an imbalance in hormones and brain activity, and it is
believed that too much estrogen, uneven levels of progesterone and an inability to cope
with hormone changes are main causes of PMS. But the real reason as to why this condition
affects so many women, is unknown.
About 5% of women suffer such as severe complications that incapable of function
normally during this period, others claim symptoms interfere with their daily activities.
Using herbs we can return hormone levels to their normal level and proper diet can help
reduce many of the symptoms. The final result is a body that is back in balance, without
using drugs and without experiencing any side effects.
Home Remedies for PMS we recommend
Home Remedies for PMS #1: Take magnesium 1,000 mg. a day . Deficiencies have been
linked to PMS.
Home Remedies for PMS #2: Take calcium 1,500 mg. a day this helps reduce some
symptoms.
Home Remedies for PMS #3: Take Vitamin B6 reduces water retention and increases
blood circulation to the female organs
Home Remedies for PMS #4: Take Vitamin E to help reduce breast soreness.
TIP: Did you know that caffeine makes the changes of suffering from severe PMS
symptoms 4 times greater?
Home Remedies for PMS #5: Black cohosh relieves premenstrual tension, menstrual
cramps and water retention, helps control mood changes.
Home Remedies for PMS #6: Dandelion root is a very powerful diuretic that helps
evacuate excess water and bloating, but is safer then commercial diuretic because it does
not deplete potassium. Another important quality is that helps the liver discard estrogen
thus relieving PMS.
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Home Remedies for
Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
These three plants are responsible for more cases of dermatitis than any other substances.
When contact is made with any part of the plant a rash develops on the skin, this rash is
cause by a reaction to a chemical compound in the resin called urushiol (one of the most
potent toxins on earth) found all over the plant, some cases have been reported from
people that came in contact with pets that had been in the bushes. When the plant is
burned, the smoke is also irritant and can cause a reaction in the respiratory tract.
The symptoms are red pimples extremely itchy, swelling, blisters, burning, inflammation,
fever and/or inflammation in the face or genitals area. The appearance of the symptoms
can be between anywhere from a few hours to seven or ten days after contact with the
plant. It can then spread rapidly during the next three days, especially with scratching.
The areas most likely to be affected by poison ivy are the hands, arms, face or legs.
Scratching the rash can spread the inflammation to other parts of the body. Redness,
swelling and itching usually begin to heal after the second day that the rash appears.
Normally a person can be completely healed within seven to fourteen days of coming into
contact with poison ivy.
Home remedies for Poison Ivy we recommend:
Home remedies for Poison Ivy #1: Take Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, help to prevent
infection and the rapid spreading of the rash cause by poison ivy and reduces swelling.
Home remedies for Poison Ivy #2: Take Calcium and Beta-carotene, they help to boost
the immune response and to speed healing of poison ivy.
Home remedies for Poison Ivy #3: Take Zinc, helps to repair skin tissue damaged by
poison ivy.
Home remedies for Poison Ivy #4: Use Calamine lotion, is good to speed healing of
poison ivy.
Another way to reduce itching is mixing 1 tsp. of water with 3 tsp. of one of these dry
ingredients; cornstarch, baking soda, oatmeal or Epson salts. Make a paste and apply over
the affected skin.
Home remedies for Poison Ivy #5: For cooling relief, apply over the itching area aloe vera
juice, tofu or watermelon rind, they soothe and dry poison ivy immediately.
Home remedies for Poison Ivy #6:Calendula lotion is very good in reducing itching,
limiting the spread of the rash and helping the body to heal faster.
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Home Remedies For
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - BPH
The prostate is the male sex gland is the size of a chestnut in the shape of a doughnut
through which the urinary tract runs. The prostate is also in charge of discharging sperm
during ejaculation semen is mainly made of prostatic fluid.
TIP: Did you know that sesame seeds
are believed to enhance sexual vigor?
Benign prostatic hypertrophy is the gradual enlargement of the prostate it’s very a
common problem for men more than fifty years of age and 75% of men more than seventy
years of age suffer from it. Is cause by hormonal changes in the body as we age, later in life
men's production of dihydrotestosterone increases leading to an over production of
prostate cells, this makes the prostate grow.
TIP: Did you know that cranberry juice can prevent urinary tract infection? Which
has been linked to prostatitis.
Home Remedies For
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Home Remedies for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy #1: Saw Palmetto is a herb widely
used in Germany for many years. Is the best long term treatment for benign prostatic
hypertrophy (BPH) reduces inflammation, pain, nocturnal urination, retention, difficulty
starting urination, and dribbling. It’s helpful for impotence, and restores sex drive. It should
be used for 6 to 12 months and is effective in 99% of patients. Doctor's Best Best Saw
Palmetto Extract -- 320 mg - 60 Softgels
Home Remedies for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy #2: Goldenseal is a powerful
antibiotic for effective treatment of prostatitis, killing most of the bacteria that cause the
condition. It soothes and heals the urinary tract, helps shrink a swollen prostate. Alvita
Caffeine Free Tea Echinacea & Goldenseal -- 24 Tea Bags
Home Remedies for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy # 3: Lycopene is a bioflavonoid
extracted from tomato. It reduces dribbling or frequency. Is a powerful antioxidant that
prevents prostate cancer. According to recent studies, the antioxidant lycopene has been
shown to offer such health benefits as reducing macular degeneration and prostate
cancer. Natrol Lycopene -- 15 mg - 30 Tablets
Home Remedies for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy # 4: Pollen (bee pollen) is shown
remarkable success improving 80% of the cases and curing 40% of them within 6 months,
specially if taken in the early stages. It shrinks enlarged prostates. American Health Bee
Pollen Complex -- 1000mg - 100 Tabs
Home Remedies for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy # 5: Zinc has been found beneficial
in the treatment of prostate disorders. Take about 30 milligrams of this mineral
everyday. Country Life Chelated Zinc -- 50 mg - 100 Tablets
Home Remedies for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy # 6: Vitamin E is beneficial for
prostate health. The patient should be given foods rich in vitamin E like wholegrain
products, green leafy vegetables, milk and sprouted seeds.Carlson E-Gems Elite Natural
Vitamin E -- 240 Softgels
Home Remedies for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy # 7: In 200 ml spinach juice, add 300
ml of carrot juice. You can even have carrot juice separately. Vegetable juices are excellent
in curing prostate disorders.
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Home Remedies for Prostatitis
The prostate is the male sex gland is the size of a chestnut in the shape of a doughnut
through which the urinary tract runs. The prostate is also in charge of discharging sperm
during ejaculation semen is mainly made of prostatic fluid.
Prostatitis is an inflammation in the prostate gland, this is a very common problem for men
of all ages. Bacteria from different parts of the body infect the prostate and that causes
prostatitis. Once infected the prostate swells restricting the flow of urine and causing urine
retention. There are three types of prostatitis: acute infectious prostatitis, chronic
infectious prostatitis, and noninfectious prostatitis.
Recommend Home remedies for Prostatitis
TIP: Did you know that cranberry juice can prevent urinary tract infection, which have
been linked to prostatitis?
Home Remedies for Prostatitis #1: Saw Palmetto it’s a herb widely used in Germany for
many years. Is the best long term treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy BPH. It
reduces inflammation, pain, nocturnal urination, retention, difficulty starting urination, and
dribbling. It’s helpful for impotence, and restores sex drive. It should be used for 6 to 12
months and is effective in 99% of patients
Home Remedies for Prostatitis #2: Goldenseal is a powerful antibiotic for effective
treatment of prostatitis, killing most of the bacteria that cause the condition. It soothes and
heals the urinary tract, helps shrink a swollen prostate.
Home Remedies for Prostatitis #3: Lycopene it’s a bio flavored extracted from tomato, it
reduces dribbling or frequency. Is a powerful antioxidant that prevents prostate cancer.
Home Remedies for Prostatitis #4: A decoction of equal amounts of gravel root,
hydrangea root, and sea holly helps to ease inflammation and reduce the discomfort of
urination. Take 3 to 4 teaspoonful three times a day.
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Home Remedies for Psoriasis
Psoriasis is among the most common and most difficult to control of all skin diseases,
affecting about 2 percent of the population. It affects men and women equally, and usually
appears between the ages of fifteen and thirty. It generally follows a chronic course of acute
flare-ups alternating with periods of remission.
The word psoriasis is derived from the Greek psora, which means "to itch." Salmon-red
bumps with a silvery scale appear on the skin, get bigger, and grow together to form large
plaques. Lesions of psoriasis vary in size from fractions of an inch in diameter to large
plaques covering most of the body and requiring hospitalization. Places on the body most
commonly affected by psoriasis include the elbows, knees, scalp, and sacral areas. The nails
are involved in about one-half of cases, with pitting, breaking, thickening under the nail, or
thickening of the nail itself. In addition, between 10 and 30 percent of people with psoriasis
also suffer from psoriatic arthritis, which can be quite painful.
Because of the chronic, difficult nature of psoriasis, professional help is needed in all but
the least severe cases.
There appear to be many reasons why some people develop psoriasis and others do not. It
has a tendency to be inherited—about one-third of those who have it have another family
member with psoriasis. Several studies have documented the relationship between specific
stresses and the start and flare-ups of psoriasis. Almost half of all people with psoriasis
report that a specific stressful event occurred within one month before the first episode of
psoriasis.
Home remedies for Psoriasis
TIP: Cases with moderately severe Psoriasis have been treated with mangosteen
juice with incredible results after only one week. Learn more about mangosteen
for psoriasis
Home remedies for Psoriasis #1: Herbal liver tonics, together with tissue and blood
cleansers, or alteratives, form the most important initial part of herbal treatment for
psoriasis. Slightly less important are nerve tonics, or nervines, which soothe the nerves and
lessen the itching of psoriasis.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #2: Applying aloe vera gel to the lesions can help. Dr.
Andrew Weil reported that 83 percent of psoriasis patients who applied aloe-vera cream
three times a day for up to four weeks noted an improvement. Dr. Weil recommends using
pure aloe vera gel instead of an aloe vera cream that contains other ingredients.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #3: Apple-cider vinegar diluted in water can be used to
temporarily help relieve itching and scaling. Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar can also
be diluted in three to four times as much lukewarm water and poured over the head,
rubbed in, left for one minute, and then rinsed out. Or you can add 1/2 cup of cider vinegar
to a tubful of bath water to help restore acidity to the skin.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #4: Banana peel is a key ingredient in Exorex. This is a
lotion concocted from coal tar and a specific essential fatty acid from banana peel that is
associated with the immune system. Reportedly, the idea was derived from Zulu folklore, in
which banana peels have been used for a variety of skin ailments for years.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #5: Burdock root can help improve flare-ups of psoriasis.
Take 20 to 40 drops of tincture three times a day.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #6: Chamomile is widely used in Europe for treating
psoriasis. It contains anti-inflammatory flavonoid compounds. If you have ragweed
allergies, however, do not use chamomile, as it is a member of the ragweed family.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #7: Castor oil is particularly helpful when left overnight on
thick, small, well-circumscribed lesions. If cold-pressed castor oil is mixed with baking
soda, it has been found to greatly improve thick, scaly heel skin, as long as the skin isn't
cracked.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #8: Cayenne pepper has anti-inflammatory properties and
helps with healing. Two clinical trials reviewed in the November 1998 issue of Archives of
Dermatology reported that 0.025 percent capsaicin cream, made from hot peppers, works
to reduce the redness and scaling in psoriasis. Capsaicin cream is available over the counter
as Capzasin-P or Zostrix. It should be used over a six-week period. Care should be taken not
to apply it to broken skin.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #9: Common figwort helps to clear psoriatic plaques. The
recommended dose is 2 milliliters of tincture, taken twice a day.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #10: Dandelion tincture is useful for stimulating bile flow
and clearing toxins out of the system. It is frequently combined with yellow dock (see
below) for this purpose. The recommended dose is 30 to 60 drops twice a day.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #11: Echinacea tincture is occasionally used for psoriasis. It
boosts the immune system, and so may decrease the incidence of colds, which can lead to
flare-ups in some individuals. The recommended dose is 20 to 30 drops three times a day
for up to ten days. Stop for two weeks, then repeat.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #12: Emu oil contains essential fatty acids and may be
helpful for psoriasis. Apply it to the lesions as directed by the manufacturer.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #13: Flaxseed oil is chemically similar to fish oil and helps
treat psoriasis. Adding flaxseed oil to salad dressing is a good way to get this helpful
supplement into your diet. Take 1%2 tablespoons of flaxseed oil daily.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #14: Fumitory contains fumaric acid, which has been found
to be very helpful for psoriasis. Make a strong tea from fumitory and apply it to the affected
areas with a cotton ball twice a day.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #15: Garlic is detoxifying and includes a number of sulfurcontaining compounds. Sulfur deficiency may contribute to psoriasis. Take three to six garlic capsules daily.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #16: Goldenseal tincture helps to clear the body of toxins
that lead to flareups. Take 20 to 30 drops twice a day for up to ten days at a time.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #17: Gotu kola extract reduces inflammation and speeds
skin healing. In India, it has been used for psoriasis for hundreds of years. Take 200
milligrams three times a day for one month.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #18: Liquid licorice extract, applied directly to the affected
areas with a cotton ball, is felt by some naturopaths to work as well as corticosteroid
creams.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #19: Flaxseed oil, applied to affected areas twice a day, is
said to help heal psoriasis. Avocado, garlic, and walnut oils, applied topically twice a day to
the psoriatic patches, are equally helpful for moisturizing and healing.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #20: Milk thistle cleanses and protects the liver, increases
bile flow, and helps in blood purification. It also helps to correct the abnormal cell
replication present in psoriasis. Take 300 milligrams of milk-thistle extract three times a
day.
Home remedies for Psoriasis #21: Neem-seed oil, an Ayurvedic herbal remedy, is highly
recommended by some psoriasis sufferers. It was introduced to the United States in 1994
from India and Pakistan. Neem lotions are usually found in East Indian markets
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PLANTS INFO
Plants That Heal
For thousands of years, people from all corners of the globe have used herbs and plants to
cure or prevent disease. There are several terms for this form of medicine: aromatherapy,
homeopathy, floratherapy, alternative medicine, and herbal therapy.
Type of Herb or
Plant
Type of Use
Aloe
External—burns, bites, cuts, or scrapes
Cranberries
Internal—Helps in the cure of urinary tract infections, heart disease cancer, gum
disease, or ulcers.
Chamomile
Echinacea
Fennel
Feverfew
Garlic
Ginger
External—bites, stings, skin irritations
Internal—soothes stress and relaxes
Internal—Strengthens immune system
External—Relaxant when used in a bath
Internal—Helps indigestion, cramps, asthma
Internal—Soothes migraine headaches and upset stomachs
External—Skin irritations, fungal infections, acne, earaches, bites, and stings
Internal—Reduces cholesterol, wards off colds and flu, lowers blood sugar in
diabetics, protects liver from toxins, kills intestinal parasites
External—Soothes toothaches
Internal— Lessens against dizziness and nausea, lowers cholesterol, keeps blood
Ginseng
Lavender
Mint
Sage
St. John’s Wort
Thyme
Witch Hazel
from clotting, prevents heart disease and strokes
Internal—Stimulates immune system, lowers high blood pressure and raises low
blood pressure, increases ability to handle stress
External—Used as a massage oil for headaches, tense muscles, sunburn, or
insomnia
Internal—Relaxant, relieves tension
External—Decongestant when added to bath water, soothes bites and stings, acts as
an anesthetic and a muscle relaxant
Internal—Relieves nausea or cramping
External—Soothes sore throat, gum disease, canker sores
Internal—Helps improve memory and aging
External—Can be used for bruises and sores
Internal—Helps depression
External—Eases pain relief, can be used as an antiseptic and antidepressant
Internal—Digestive aid and cough suppressant
External—Reduces swelling and relieves body aches and pains
Herbal remedies - the list of ailments and infusions used(WEB INFO LINKS
INCLUDED)
Aching joints
celery, comfrey, rosemary, St John's Wort
Aching muscles
chamomile, ginger, marjoram, rose-scented geranium
Acidity
chamomile, fennel, mint
Acne
buchu, calendula, chamomile, cloves, comfrey, parsley, rosella
Adaptogen
basil, gotu kola
AIDS / HIV
echinacea, garlic, goldenseal
Alcoholism
alfalfa, melissa, milk thistle
Allergies
echinacea
Alzheimer's disease
rosemary
Analgesic
buchu, clover, cloves, lavender
Anorexia
cardamom
Anti-aging
borage, celery, lemon thyme, alfalfa, pennywort
Anti-allergenic
chamomile, echinacea, stinging nettle
Antibacterial
calendula, cinnamon, lavender, marjoram, turmeric
Antibiotic
buchu, echinacea, alfalfa, rosemary, sage
Anti-cancer
clover, lemon, gotu kola, turmeric
Anticoagulant
turmeric, pennywort
Antidepressant
jasmine, lavender, lemon verbena, melissa, oat straw, rose hip, rosemary, St Johns wort
Anti-inflammatory
basil, bergamot, chamomile, clover, echinacea, ginger, lemon, rose
hip, rosemary, yarrow
Anti-oxidant
lemon, turmeric
Anti-rheumatic
borage, chamomile, comfrey, gotu kola
Antiseptic
bergamot, calendula, cloves, ginger, lavender, rose hip, yarrow
Anti-spasmodic
anise, basil, cardamom, chamomile, cinnamon, cloves, lemon
verbena, marjoram, melissa, rose hip,rosemary, St Johns wort, yarrow
Antiviral
echinacea, melissa, rose hip, St john's wort
thyme,, lemon
Anxiety
lavender, alfalfa, marjoram, mint, oat straw, rose-scented geranium
Aphrodisiac
cardamom, ginseng, tribulusterrestris, muirapuama
Appetite poor
nutmeg
Arthritis
catmint, celery, clover, comfrey, devils
claw, elderflower, ginger, lemon
grass, alfalfa, parsley, pennywort, stinging nettle,strawberry, turmeric
Asthma
anise, cardamom, chamomile, cinnamon, echinacea, lemon
fern, stinging nettle, turmeric
Astringent
calendula, lemon, rose hip, rosella, sage, strawberry, yarrow
Athletes foot
buchu, calendula, marjoram, gotu kola
Bad breath
anise, caraway, cardamom, parsley, mint
Baldness
rosemary
Bedwetting
catmint, horsetail, marjoram
thyme, maidenhair
Bladder problems
borage, buchu, cardamom, celery, fennel, goldenrod, maidenhair fern, parsley
Bloating
anise, buchu, caraway, chamomile, fennel, lavender, marjoram, mint, nutmeg, peppermi
nt
Blocked ears
comfrey, echinacea, mullein, violet
Blood pressure - high
basil, celery, lemon, yarrow
Blood pressure - low
rosemary
Blood sugar - lowering
basil, pennywort
Blood tonic
basil, clover, lemon, alfalfa, rose hip
Boils
comfrey, echinacea, corn silk, golden seal, gotu kola
Brain - increasing
pennywort, peppermint, sage
Breast cancer
clover, violet
Breast milk, stimulating production
caraway, alfalfa, stinging nettle
Breast milk, decreasing production
sage
Breath sweetener
anise, caraway, cardamom, parsley, mint
Broken bones
comfrey
Bronchitis
anise, cardamom, clover, comfrey, echinacea, elderflower, ginger, mullein, violet
Bruises
comfrey, lavender, marjoram
Catarrh
elderflower, goldenrod, maidenhair fern, violet
Chest infection
comfrey, echinacea, lemon thyme, alfalfa, mullein, violet
Chilblains
echinacea, ginger
Chills
echinacea, ginger, alfalfa
Cholesterol, high
basil, celery, fennel, parsley, turmeric
Circulation, poor
ginger, gotu kola, rosemary, yarrow
Cleansing
basil, celery, fennel, corn silk, parsley, stinging nettle
Cold hands
ginger, alfalfa, pennywort
Cold sores
echinacea, elderflower, peppermint
Colds
bergamot, echinacea, elderflower, ginger, lemon
thyme, maidenhair
fern, marjoram, pineapple sage, rose hip, rosella,sage, violet, yarrow
Colic
anise, caraway, cardamom, catmint, chamomile, fennel, lemon
verbena, melissa, mint, peppermint, rose hip,strawberry
grass, lemon
Colitis
calendula, melissa, mint
Concentration - poor
gotu kola, peppermint, sage
Congestion
buchu, comfrey, ginger, alfalfa, mullein, sage, violet
Coughs
anise, bergamot, borage, buchu, clover, elderflower, ginger, lemon
fern, marjoram, mullein, rose hip,rosella, violet
Cramps
lemon grass, mint, gotu kola, peppermint
thyme, maidenhair
Cystitis
borage, cardamom, goldenrod, corn silk
Decongestant
bergamot, comfrey, echinacea, mullein, violet
Detoxifier
basil, calendula, celery, echinacea, mullein, violet
Diarrhea
goldenrod, nutmeg, raspberry, rose hip, strawberry
Digestive - assisting
anise, bergamot, calendula, caraway, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, lemon grass, lemon
verbena, melissa, mint, nutmeg,parsley, peppermint, pineapple
sage, rosemary, turmeric
Digestive - problems
bergamot, melissa, mint, oat straw, peppermint, strawberry
Disinfectant
lavender, lemon thyme, marjoram, sage
Diuretic
borage, celery, fennel, lemon, corn
nettle, strawberry, yarrow
Drug addiction
alfalfa
Dry skin
jasmine, oat straw, pennywort, sage
silk, parsley, raspberry, rosemary, stinging
Ear infection
echinacea, elderflower, alfalfa, mullein
Earache
echinacea, mullein
Eczema
borage, chamomile, clover, elderflower, stinging nettle, turmeric
Edema
celery, fennel, corn silk, parsley
Energy - to get extra
alfalfa, oat straw, peppermint, rosella, rosemary
Estrogenic
clover, oat straw, sage
Exhaustion
chamomile, jasmine, lavender, rose-scented geranium
Expectorant
anise, borage, comfrey, fennel, lemon thyme, lemon verbena, mullein, violet
Fear
melissa, peppermint, rosemary
Fever
catmint, elderflower, ginger, lemon grass, melissa, yarrow
Fever blisters
echinacea, elderflower, peppermint
Flatulence
caraway, cardamom, catmint, lemon grass, marjoram, melissa, mint, peppermint
Flu
buchu, echinacea, ginger, lemon, melissa, sage, yarrow
Fluid retention
celery, fennel, corn silk, parsley
Fractures
comfrey
Frigidity
anise
Fungal infections
comfrey, echinacea, turmeric
Gastric ulcer
calendula, melissa
Gastritis
chamomile, melissa, oat straw
Gastroenteritis
goldenrod
Gout
clover, fennel, parsley, stinging nettle, strawberry
Grief
lavender, melissa, oat straw
Gripe
anise, cardamom, caraway, melissa
Hemorrhoids
catmint, gotu kola
Hay fever
bergamot, chamomile, elderflower, stinging nettle, violet
Headaches
catmint, ginger, violet
Heart tonic
pennywort, rosemary
Heartburn
anise, buchu, caraway, fennel, lemon
grass, melissa, mint, nutmeg, peppermint, pineapple sage
High blood pressure
basil, celery, lemon, yarrow
High blood sugar
basil, gotu kola
HIV/Aids
echinacea, garlic, golden seal
Hot flushes
goldenrod, sage
Hyperactivity
lavender, melissa, oat straw, rose-scented geranium
Immune system boost
echinacea, lemon thyme, sage
Impotence
anise, pennywort, tribulusterrestris, muirapuama
Incontinence
buchu, cardamom
Indigestion
bergamot, catmint, chamomile, ginger, lemon thyme
Inflammation
borage, elderflower, gotu kola (gotu kola)
Internal bleeding
yarrow
Irritable bowel syndrome
borage, oat straw
Itchy skin
elderflower, stinging nettle
Jaundice
maidenhair fern, turmeric
Kidney problems
buchu, cardamom, celery, fennel, goldenrod, parsley, rose hip
Kidney stones
fennel, goldenrod, maidenhair fern, corn silk, rose hip
Kidney tonic
cinnamon, fennel, corn silk, parsley, rose hip
Leprosy
alfalfa, gotu kola
Liver tonic
basil, cinnamon, gotu kola, St johns wort, strawberry, turmeric
Low blood pressure
rosemary
Menopause
cinnamon, alfalfa, sage, St johns wort
Memory - improving
cloves, alfalfa, peppermint, sage
Menstrual problems
alfalfa
Menstruation - irregular
borage, parsley, yarrow
Menstruation - painful
anise, parsley
Morning sickness
chamomile, fennel, lemon, melissa, oat straw
Motion sickness
basil
Mouth ulcers
raspberry, sage
Multiple sclerosis
oat straw
Muscle aches
comfrey, St johns wort
Muscle building
alfalfa, rosemary
Muscle spasms
calendula, cloves, lavender, lemon thyme, nutmeg, sage
Nasal congestion
bergamot, cloves, mullein, violet
Nausea
anise, bergamot, buchu, catmint, ginger, mint, nutmeg, turmeric
Nerve tonic
lemon, lemon verbena, melissa, oat straw, rosemary
Nosebleed
stinging nettle
Oily skin
basil, bergamot, alfalfa, oat straw
Osteoporosis
comfrey, oat straw, parsley, sage
Overactive thyroid
melissa
Overeating
melissa, mint, peppermint
Pain relief
chamomile, cloves, oat straw, St john wort
Pale complexion
ginger
Panic attacks
lavender, melissa, oat straw, rose-scented geranium
Parasites
basil, cloves
Pleurisy
buchu, echinacea, ginger, marjoram
Pneumonia
comfrey, echinacea, mullein
Poor concentration
gotu kola, peppermint, sage
Poor memory
cloves, alfalfa, peppermint, sage
Post-nasal drip
clover, maidenhair fern, sage, violet
Premenstrual tension
yarrow
Prostate problems
corn silk, raspberry, stinging nettle
Psoriasis
clover, parsley, turmeric
Rabies
echinacea
Rashes
calendula, comfrey, elderflower
Relaxation
chamomile, jasmine, lavender, melissa, rose-scented geranium
Rheumatism
buchu, catmint, celery, comfrey, nutmeg, oat straw, parsley, raspberry, strawberry
Rheumatoid arthritis
gotu kola
Scalp problems
maidenhair fern, rosemary, stinging nettle
Scars
centella, comfrey
Sedative
chamomile, jasmine, lavender, melissa, oat straw, gotu kola, St johns wort
Shortness of breath
comfrey, maidenhair fern
Sinus - headaches
mullein, violet
Sinus - blocked
clover, mullein, violet
Skin cancer
gotu kola
Skin problems
centella
Sore gums
echinacea, sage
Sore nipples
calendula, chamomile, comfrey
Sore throat
elderflower, fennel, lemon, lemon
sage, raspberry, rosella, sage
Sprains
comfrey
Stiffness
comfrey
Stimulant
cloves, rosemary
thyme, maidenhair
fern, pineapple
Stomach aches
buchu, fennel, ginger
Stomach - cancer
violet
Stomach - upset
caraway, catmint, melissa
Stress
basil, jasmine, lavender, oat straw, rose scented geranium, St johns wort
Swollen joints
comfrey, turmeric
Tension
basil, cloves, jasmine, melissa, mint, rose-scented geranium
Thrush
goldenrod
Tight chest
anise, bergamot, lemon thyme, mullein
Tired eyes
chamomile
Tonic - general
cinnamon, gotu kola, lemon thyme, rosemary, sage
Tonsillitis
comfrey, echinacea, marjoram
Toothache
cloves
Torn ligaments
comfrey, pennywort
Urinary problems
basil, celery, cinnamon, fennel, goldenrod, parsley, rose hip
Varicose veins
gotu kola, yarrow
Vomiting
bergamot, lemon, mint
Warming the body
ginger
Weak pulse
alfalfa, ginger
Weight loss - helping with
celery, fennel, parsley
Whooping cough
anise, clover
Wind
anise, caraway, catmint, chamomile, lavender, mint, melissa
Wounds
yarrow
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Home Remedies For Rash
An inflammation of the skin, is used to describe many different types of rashes. The skin
may itch, flake, scale, thicken, ooze, crust, and/or redden, depending on the type of
dermatitis. Rashes can develop anywhere on the body. Certain locations are typical for
different forms of rashes.
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, the "itch that rashes" is a chronic, common problem that
affects many people and for which there are many possible therapies. It is discussed in its
own section (see Eczema). Contact dermatitis is probably the most common type of
dermatitis. It is caused by irritation or allergy to something the skin comes in contact with.
Types of rashes include irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and
photoallergic contact dermatitis. A common type of allergic contact dermatitis is the rash of
poison ivy, oak, and sumac. These also are described in their own section (see Poison Ivy,
Oak, and Sumac).
Seborrhea (seborrheic dermatitis) is another distinct type of rash, and is discussed in its
own section as well.
Home remedies for Rash
Home remedies for Rash #1: • Naturopaths believe that when waste products build up
and exceed the capacity of the liver and kidneys to get rid of them, the skin has to eliminate
the wastes. This can result in dermatitis. The following herbs cause sweating, which
naturopaths feel is a good way to excrete the toxins that are trying to get out of your body:
Home remedies for Rash #2: Burdock root. Take 500 milligrams three times a day, with
meals.
Home remedies for Rash #3: Sarsaprilla root. Take it as directed by the manufacturer.
Home remedies for Rash #4: Yarrow. Take it as directed by the manufacturer.
Naturopaths recommend one or more of the follow blood cleansers for rash:
Home remedies for Rash #5: Chaparral root. Take it as directed by the manufacturer.
Home remedies for Rash #6: Dandelion root. Take it as directed by the manufacturer.
Home remedies for Rash #7: Echinacea. Take it as directed by the manufacturer.
Home remedies for Rash #8: Goldenseal. Take 500 milligrams three times a day, with
meals.
Home remedies for Rash #9: Pau d'arco. Take 500 milligrams three times a day, with
meals.
Home remedies for Rash #10: Poke root. Make a tea by steeping 1 tablespoon of the herb
in a cup of water. Drink this twice a day.
Home remedies for Rash #11: Red clover. Take 500 milligrams three times a day.
Home remedies for Rash #12: Yellow dock root. Take it as directed by the manufacturer.
Home remedies for Rash #13: The appropriate specific herbal therapy depends on the
cause, location, and type of rash. However, the following therapies will all help relieve
itching, no matter what sort of dermatitis you have:
Home remedies for Rash #14: Aloe vera gel and green clay soothe the skin.
Home remedies for Rash #15: Chamomile cream, calendula lotion, or comfrey ointment
should be applied directly to the itchy areas as often as needed, as their anti- inflammatory
properties will help relieve your discomfort.
Home remedies for Rash #16: Chickweed infusion can be used to bathe the area to stop
itching.
Home remedies for Rash #17: Cucumber puree, made from peeled, blended fresh
cucumbers, can be applied directly to the affected area for three minutes to relieve your
itching and pain.
Home remedies for Rash #18: Jewelweed, also known as impatiens, can be boiled in a
gallon of water, strained, and cooled. The liquid stops itching extremely well. In fact, in
clinical trials, it has worked just as well as prescription cortisone creams. Note that while it
is sometimes called impatiens, jewelweed is not the same plant that is sold as a flowering
annual in home and garden centers.
Home remedies for Rash #19: An herbal tea made from two parts each of agrimony and
chamomile and one part each of stinging nettle and heart's-ease can be taken three times a
day as an aid to soothing the itching. In addition to drinking the tea, dip a clean cloth into it
and apply it as a compress to the affected areas for five minutes every half hour, as needed.
Other plants containing natural antihistaminic compounds from which you can make a
combination tea include basil, fennel, ginkgo, oregano, tarragon, tea, thyme, and yarrow.
These teas should be used in compresses applied to the itchy areas, as well as drunk three
times a day.
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Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of inherited diseases that affects approximately one of
every 3,700 people. The retina is the innermost layer that lines the eyeball. It contains
photoreceptor cells that are directly connected to the brain by the optic nerve. Retinitis
Pigmentosa causes these photoreceptor cells to degenerate over time. The first symptom
usually is loss of night vision, beginning in adolescence or young adulthood. This is
followed by loss of peripheral vision and, ultimately, blindness, which sets in anywhere
between the ages of thirty and eighty.
What can I do?
Remedies for Retinitis pigmentosa #1: Coenzyme Q10 60 mg. daily. A powerful
antioxidant that can improve retinitis pigmentosa symptoms.
Remedies for Retinitis pigmentosa #1: Vitamin A 15,000 IU daily. This is essential for all
eye disorders plus carotenoid coplez with lutein and zeaxanthin.
Remedies for Retinitis pigmentosa #1: Search for the most prestigious Eye care
professional who specializes in retinitis pigmentosa, very important to get an accurate
diagnosis. You will want to see a specialist that has the latest equipment and technology.
TIP: High doses of vitamin A may be able to slow the loss of remaining eyesight by about
20 percent per year in some cases, according to a study led by Eliot Berson, M.D., professor
of ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School. At the same time, the study found that high
doses of vitamin E (400 IU a day or more) can be detrimental to people with retinitis
pigmentosa.
Remedies for Retinitis pigmentosa #1: Retinal cell transplantation and gene therapy are
still in the preliminary stages of research, but both may prove to be effective in treating
retinitis pigmentosa. Photoreceptor cells have been successfully transplanted into retinas
of animals. The foundation fighting blindness reports that it remains to be seen whether or
not this procedure would be effective with retinitis pigmentosa-type disorders. Meanwhile,
researchers have identified many of the mutated genes that contribute to retinitis
pigmentosa. It may become possible in the near future to use gene therapy (replace
defective genes with normal ones) to treat this disorder.
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Home Remedies For Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes can cause retinopathy, a condition that develops when tinny blood vessels
connected to the retina begin to leak. Then more blood vessels grow in the affected area
causing vision problems and blindness in thousands of people suffering diabetes. Since this
disease causes no symptoms in the beginning it is very hard to diagnose until the condition
is advanced.
Home Remedies for Retinopathy We recommend
Home Remedies for retinopathy #1: Vitamin A and carotenoid are needed to keep
healthy eyes and to improve night vision.
Home Remedies for retinopathy #1: Take Ginkgo Biloba to increase the delivery of
oxygen and nutrients to the eye and to clear toxins. It is very helpful in retinopathy.
Home Remedies for retinopathy #1: Bilberry strengthens and protects veins and blood
vessels, protects the retina, reduces pressure in glaucoma and damage cause by diabetic
retinopathy.
Home Remedies for retinopathy #1: Grape seed extract contains procyanidins which
strengthens retinal capillaries and prevents clots or bleeding, provides vital nutrients,
increases night vision and slows eye ageing. It also prevents and treats retinopathy and
arteriosclerosis in the eye.
Home Remedies for retinopathy #1: Eat spinach and take Lutein or spinach extract. They
contain carotenoid needed for retina and eye tissue and sometimes reverses many eye
conditions.
Home Remedies for retinopathy #1: We recommend that you check Diabetes for
important herbs and nutrients needed for diabetes and to prevent diabetic retinopathy.
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Home Remedies for Ringworm
Ringworm or tinea, is a fungal infection growing on the outer layers of the skin, scalp,
and/or nails. Athlete's foot and "jock itch" are actually localized forms of ringworm. Other
favored sites of fungal infection are the palms and soles, nails, scalp, beard, and trunk.
Fungal infections are rapidly spread from one person to another or even from the family
pet to the family. They recur often, and when they do, they have to be treated again.
Fungal infections on the body usually start as itchy, slightly scaly, round red spots on the
skin. As the lesions grow, they heal from the inside of the round circle out, giving the rash
its characteristic ringlike appearance. The infection often spreads from one area of the
body to another. If your groin is involved, there is usually a diffuse red, scaling rash that is
very itchy. If you have tinea of your palms or feet, they often scale and are red and may
blister, but do not usually form separate small spots. Nail infections appear as areas of
yellowish or whitish discoloration and crumbling. Scalp infection with ringworm produces
red, itchy scaling and, later, hair loss and breakage.
Doctors confirm a diagnosis of tinea by looking at some of the skin scales under a
microscope to see if fungal bodies are present. Generally, treatment is very effective and
relatively quick, and there are many good options. Therapy takes longer if the fungi have
been invading the scalp, fingernails, or toenails for some time.
Home remedies for Ringworm
Home remedies for Ringworm #1: Calendula cream, ointment, or tincture diluted in
warm water has anti- fungal, astringent, and healing properties, and can be used two to
three times a day as an aid in fighting fungal infections of the body
Home remedies for Ringworm #2: Chamomile tea, taken three times a day, should help
clear ringworm. It can also be applied directly to the affected areas with a cotton ball three
times a day
Home remedies for Ringworm #3: Garlic is one of the best herbal antifungals. Its
antifungal properties have been documented by clinical studies showing that the blood of
people taking garlic has significant antifungal activity. Take 6 teaspoons of garlic extract
daily. In addition, you can put raw garlic in a blender and apply the resulting paste to areas
of ringworm with a clean cotton ball three times a day
Home remedies for Ringworm #4: Ginger tea, made by simmering 2 ounces of fresh
ginger root simmered in 8 ounces of water for twenty minutes, contains more than twenty
anti- fungal compounds. Drink the tea three times a day and also apply a compress
consisting of cotton soaked with the ginger tea to the affected areas for five minutes three
times a day.
Home remedies for Ringworm #5: Goldenseal is another good antifungal agent. Add 5
drops of the tincture to juice and drink it three times a day. Or simmer 6 teaspoons of the
dried herb for twenty minutes to make a tea, strain out the herbal matter, and apply the tea
to your areas of tinea three times a day with a fresh cotton ball. You can also dust your feet,
socks, and shoes with goldenseal powder twice a day.
Home remedies for Ringworm #6: Take a cup of lemongrass tea three times a day. While
you drink the tea, apply the used tea bags to the affected areas. This should help ringworm
to clear faster.
Home remedies for Ringworm #7: Licorice contains at least twenty-five fungicidal
substances. Add 6 teaspoons of powdered licorice root to a cup of boiling water and
simmer for twenty minutes. Strain out the herbal matter, and apply the tea to the areas of
ringworm three times a day using a fresh cotton ball.
Home remedies for Ringworm #8: Myrrh is a good antifungal. Make a paste by mixing
equal parts of myrrh and goldenseal powder with a little water, and apply it to the areas of
rash three times a day.
Home remedies for Ringworm #9: Olive-leaf extract has antifungal properties and helps
to fortify the immune system. Take 250 milligrams three times a day.
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Home Remedies for Rosacea
Rosacea is a skin disease of the small blood vessels of the face. Although it is sometimes
called acne rosacea, it is not associated with a previous history of acne. It affects about 5
percent of the population, mostly women who are menopausal and in their forties,
especially those who are fair-skinned and of Celtic ancestry. The face, especially the nose
and central face, is affected with a symmetrical red rash, with or without prominent fine
blood vessels, or telangiectasia. Papules (small, solid bumps), pustules (inflamed, pus-filled
bumps) and firm red nodules that look like acne lesions are often scattered over the cheeks
and nose as well However, unlike acne, rosacea is not characterized by the formation of
blackheads or whiteheads. In some cases, a bulbous red nose, or rhinophyma, may develop
slowly if the condition is left untreated.
Many experts believe that the cause of rosacea is infectious a result of infection with skin
mites, the yeast Pityrosporumovale, which is normally present in hair follicles, or with asyet-unidentified bacteria or fungi. Others think that psychological factors, genetics, and/or
connective tissue problems in the skin are the likely cause. Probably a combination of these
factors, and possibly others, is responsible.
Many people with rosacea experience blushing or Hushing of the face, especially in hot
weather, with sung exposure, and after consuming spicy foods, alcohol, hot drinks or soup,
coffee, or tea. These factors, which dilate local facial blood vessels, also worsen the acnelike lesions. Food intolerances, inadequate stomach-acid production, and a deficiency of the
13 vitamins, especially vitamin. Br, arc also thought to worsen the chronic symptoms of
rosacea.
Home remedies for Rosacea
Home remedies for rosacea #1:
Beta-carotene, which the body uses to make vitamin A, helps to strengthen capillaries and
is healing for the skin. Take 25,000 international units twice daily.
Home remedies for rosacea #2: The B vitamins, especially vitamin B2 (riboflavin), are
necessary for healthy skin, hair, and nails. Take a vitamin-B complex containing 100
milligrams of most of the major B vitamins daily.
Home remedies for rosacea #3: Vitamin C raises immunity, promotes healing, and
strengthens connective tissue. Bioflavonoids are anti-inflammatory and help to strengthen
blood vessels, and work with vitamin C. Take 500 milligrams of vitamin C with
bioflavonoids three times a day
Home remedies for rosacea #4: Zinc also helps to heal the skin. Take 25 milligrams twice
a day, with meals and with 1 milligram of copper.
Home remedies for rosacea #5: Flaxseed oil supplies essential fatty acids that help to
reduce inflammation. Take 1,000 milligrams or 1 teaspoon three times a day
Home remedies for rosacea #6: Acidophilus and bifidus help to restore "friendly"
bacteria. If you are taking antibiotics, take either of these supplements as directed by the
manufacturer.
Home remedies for rosacea #7: Betaine and hydrochloric acid promote healthy
digestion. If you suspect your stomach-acid levels are not high enough, take this
supplement as directed by the manufacturer.
HERBAL TREATMENT FOR ROSACEA
Home remedies for rosacea #8: Cat's-claw extract helps to reduce food sensitivities by
reestablishing a healthy intestinal environment. Take 500 milligrams three times a day.
Caution: Do not take this herb if you are pregnant, nursing, or on blood thinners, or if you
are an organ transplant recipient.
Home remedies for rosacea #9: Gotu kola extract promotes healing of the skin. Take 100
milligrams three times a day.
Home remedies for rosacea #10: Grapeseed extract is an anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant, and helps in collagen formation. Take 50 milligrams three times a day.
Home remedies for rosacea #11: Some people with rosacea report that horse-chestnut
cream or-rose-wax cream is helpful. Either of these products can be applied to the affected
areas twice a day.
Home remedies for rosacea #12: Jigucao is a Chinese herbal patent medicine that may be
very effective. Take 500 milligrams three times a day.
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Stop Balding
Men and women can be effected by hair loss and it happens to be a very serious matter.
Anybody that is having hair loss do not have too many options for hair styles. Options are
to live with it, shave it, or try to get it back. The options are many if you are trying to get
your hair back.
Hair is just about always growing. However there is some that is not growing, hair in the
dormant stage. The hair that usually falls out. People go Bald is because the hair in the
dormant stage is more of a percentage then the hair that can be grown back.
Stress caused from surgery or plain stress causes hair loss. Also weight gain is another
reason why people experience hair loss. Any chemical imbalance from pregnancy or health
problem can cause hair loss too.
Depending how the hair loss had started there are things that can be done to help prevent
it. If the hair loss had been because of pregnancy then you could get a pill that replaces the
hormone loss, it is prescribed by your doctor. If you have experienced your hair loss from
an illness or if it is indeed stress related you should see your doctor. You will have to seek
further if the hair loss is genetic.
It is a pricey option but people that experience hair loss from genes can opt to have hair
implants. Wigs are also in fashion these days, even for people that have hair.
To prevent the hair loss form becoming a bald situation there are products that claim they
will prevent the hair from falling out. If you trust in these products you could be just
wasting your time and money. You can do what I did, let mother nature do what it needs to
do.
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Home Remedies forStress
Stress is the body's reaction to a physical, emotional, social or mental condition imposed on
the person. These changes, whether good or bad, produces tension or stress. There is no
way to avoid stress completely, injuries, weddings, meetings, childbirth, deadlines, bills to
pay, even going to a party is stressful.
It’s part of our daily life and is very hard to control, but there are situations in life that
create an extraordinary amount of stress, things like overwork, death of family or friends,
surgery etc. Which in turn can be damaging to our health leading to fatigue, headaches,
backaches, muscle pain, stiff neck, loss of appetite, memory loss, low self esteem, lower
sexual drive, changes in sleep patterns, shallow breathing. Adding all of these up, results in
a potential chance of becoming ill with an even more severe condition, things like, high
blood pressure, skin disorders, heart attacks, cancer and obesity.
In addition to stress and anxiety being unhealthy, so too are the prescription drugs that
doctors dole out for these conditions. People can become dependent on anti-depressants
such as Prozac and Zoloft, which is a disease in and of itself! Make sure your medicine
cabinets can be locked, if you have curious teenagers or addicts in your house, for
benzodiazepines such as Xanax and valium are choice prescription drugs, easy to abuse,
and can send a life on a path to addiction. Our home remedies don't carry these stigma with
them, which is why we recommend them!
Home Remedies for Stress We recommend
Mix 1 tsp. of valerian rhizome.
1 tsp. of licorice root.
1 tsp. of siberian ginseng root.
1 tsp. of kava root.
Take one teaspoon every 3 or 4 hours.
Home Remedies for Stress #1: Take Ashwaganda This herb comes from India, improves
mental and physical performance, relaxes brain waves and reduces stress, specially in
people affected by overwork, anxiety, sexual debility and fatigue.
Home Remedies for Stress #2: Ginkgo biloba improves circulation and brain activity.
Home Remedies for Stress #3: Licorice protects against damaging effects of stress.
Increases energy and reduces inflammation and boost the immune system.
Home Remedies for Stress #4: Using some or a combination of herbs we have mention
above, will make you sleep better at night, this is very important to achieve. Not enough
sleep is one of the first symptoms that most be dealt within order to fight stress.
Home Remedies for Stress #5: Jamaican dogwood is a strong pain reliever, sedative and
antispasmodic. It’s very helpful for muscular back pain, asthma, menstrual pain, insomnia,
toothaches, and nervous conditions.
Things we can do to avoid stress and better our lives
Home Remedies for Stress #6: Learn to relax, many times relaxing our body leads to
relaxing of the mind.
Home Remedies for Stress #7: Do not eat or drink too much caffeine although it gives you
stamina and vitality it also disturbs sleep patterns and makes you more nerves.
Home Remedies for Stress #8: When things are not going the way you want, don't "talk
down on you" the way you talk to your self has a lot to do with the way you feel, things like
"I'll never learn this,” "I can't do it" or "I hate this guy" are negative thinking and promotes
stress, depression, and frustration.
Home Remedies for Stress #9: Take warm baths using essential oils. (Aromatherapy).
Home Remedies for Stress #10: Find a hobby, something you like to do and spend time
for yourself.
Home Remedies for Stress #11: Take a weekend off, but don't stay home, drive to
another town or to a quiet place.
BASIC INFO
Learn Natures secrets for relaxation and stress relief!
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Home remedies for stress #1: Consume 1000 milligrams of Vitamin C each day. You
should get most of this through eating food high in this vitamin such as broccoli,
lemons and onions to name a few, (please be aware that cooking these things
removes the vitamin C). Supplement to get the rest. Among other things, this
powerful antioxidant helps maintain good blood pressure.
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Home remedies for stress #2: 300 milligrams of Ginseng aids against stress by
helping the body to naturally balance stress hormones as well as increasing blood
flow which carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. You should rest one
week a month from taking ginseng.
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Home remedies for stress #3: You need to drink in ounces, half your body weight. So
if you are 150 lbs you should drink 75 ounces of water which is a little more than 2
liters. Oxygenated mineral water is best if you can get it. Dehydration is a major
cause of a build up of toxins in the body, and many other biological functions get out
of whack.
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Home remedies for stress #4: Think meditation is a bunch of "who-ha" for crazy
people and monks? Meditation has been clinically shown in Harvard studies to
cause the "relaxation response" and short circuit stress.
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Home remedies for stress #5: Add some Aromatherapy to the mix and you will be
well on your way to a relaxed filled life. Try some lavender oil in your bath water for
a relaxing bath, put a little dab under your pillow for a relaxing nights sleep or place
some on your forehead while meditating. Also try ten minutes of deep breathing
before meditation.
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Home remedies for stress #6: The worship of God in one form or another has been
around since the beginning of human kind. The knowledge that there is an order
and purpose to life and a force greater than ourselves is very comforting during
difficult times and invigorating during good times. Developing a relationship with
God, (or what ever name you are comfortable using), does not have to be what you
think it is or what you learned as a child.
There are as many ways to have a relationship with God as their are people and
cultures, you just need to find the one that works for you. But ignoring, denying, or
avoiding, will just set you up for a life of frustration and stress.
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Home remedies for stress #7: Food for relief! Most of us have experienced being
moody and getting some comfort food and soon feeling relief. The only problem
with this cycle is it promotes having these highs and lows. Learning to eat more
healthy carbohydrates can help relieve feelings of stress, but in a way that is good
for the body. Try a baked potato instead of chips or fries. Also some fruits are useful
like bananas. Rice vinegar is known in Japan to help relieve fatigue among it`s many
health benefits.
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Home remedies for stress #8: Chamomile tea is well known as a relaxant. Enjoy this
tea daily. A good time is shortly before bed.
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Home remedies for stress #9: Get married. Several studies have shown that those in
successful marriages have less incidence of stress. Some cultures and spiritual
practices still promote arranged marriages as these are often seen as more lasting
then love marriages. The reason is that in love marriages, that are so common in the
west, are based on self centered desires rather then being focused on sacrifice for
the marriage.
Home Remedies forStretch Marks
It is very common that almost every woman in a specific time of their lives will
develop stretch marks. Others, simply have a generic predisposition to stretch marks and
get them everywhere and others, neverdevelop stretch marks at all.
They look like reddish lines across the body, and with time they will turn white. In
pregnancy it is common to have them, due that the skin it's stretching very rapidly to
accommodate the baby and the milk stored in the breasts.
Once the stretch mark develop they will stay with you forever; but with time they will be
less noticeable. The only way to avoid stretch marks is preventing them.
We recommend:
Home Remedies for Stretch Marks #1: It is very important to exercise in order to get rid
of stretch marks; toning your muscles helps your skin to firm thus preventing stretch
marks.
Home Remedies for Stretch Marks #2: Make sure in your diet you are getting plenty of
protein and foods rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E, they promote good tissue growth.
Home Remedies for Stretch Marks #3:Massaging your body with olive oil or Vitamin E
may help.
Home Remedies for Stretch Marks #4: You can also try this homemade recipe: Mix one
ounce of carrier oil ( try avocado, sweet almond, jojoba, they are the best ) with seven
drops of lavender and five drops of chamomile.
Home Remedies for Stretch Marks #5: Apply cocoa butter and/ or elastin cream though
out the body as directed on label. These are very good for stretch marks.
Home Remedies for Stretch Marks #6: Here is another good recipe:
1/2 cup virgin olive oil.
1/4 cup aloe vera gel.
liquid from 6 capsules of Vitamin E.
liquid from 4 capsules of Vitamin A.
Mix all the ingredients together in a blender. After that pour the mixture into a jar and store
it in the fridge. Apply the oil externally all over the places where the stretch marks
commonly appear ( abdomen, hips, thighs and breasts ). If you do this consistently every
day, you may prevent stretch marks.
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Home Remedies for Swine Flu
We are experiencing a new disease called swine flu virus which started in Mexico spreading
to the US and the rest of the world reaching pandemic proportion. At this moment the best
approach to the swine flu virus is to preventing it from infecting us in the first place, for
that there are many steps that the population has to learn and practice diligently, (more on
that later). If we get infected by the swine flu virus there are a number of conventional
treatments available and they must be used in all cases, however there are also many home
remedies for swine flu virus that can help mitigate the symptoms. But first let answer the
most common questions for swine flu:
What is the swine flu virus?
Is a virus that affects the respiratory tract it’s a very contagious virus. There are three types
of viruses (A, B, C) plus there are several sub-types. The Mexican government identified the
new A (H1N1) swine flu in May 2009. This virus in particularly affects every body
regardless of age, however children and the elderly have more mortality risk.
Is this Flu like the common Flu?
No, even though both are respiratory diseases and both have similar symptoms the
microorganism that causes swine flu is different.
How swine flu does spread from person to person?
It spreads from person to person by mouth and nasal secretions (Cough, sneeze, talking,
and singing) or by direct contact with an infected person, hand and kissing. The swine flu
virus is very contagious (3 to 7 days) after symptoms have started. Enclosed places are
very favorable environments for the swine virus. It is estimated that in 3 to 6 months the
world could be suffering a serious pandemic.
What are the symptoms of swine flu?
- Fever higher than 100° F.
- Frequent and intense cough.
- Headache.
- Loss of appetite.
- Nasal Congestion.
- Body ache and pain.
How do I know if I have swine flu?
The diagnosis is made by testing the nasal or throat secretion of the affected person.
Results are conclusive within 24 hours.
Can swine flu virus evolve into a more serious condition?
Yes, an immune depressed person can have serious complications from swine flu virus, and
it could be fatal.
Home remedies for Swine Flu
Recommendations
- Maintain a safe distance from people that show evident signs of nasal congestion or flu
symptoms.
- Do not greet people with a kiss or handshake.
- Do no share food, glasses or forks.
- Open and ventilate enclosed rooms.
- Keep kitchen countertops and bathrooms disinfected with bleach; disinfect toys, phones
door knobs and any contact surface with alcohol.
- Visit your doctor immediately if you experience sudden high fever and cough, with
headache and muscle pain.
- Avoid sudden temperature change.
- Eat fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin A and C (Carrots, papaya, orange, tangerine, lime
lemon and pineapple).
- Frequently wash hands thoroughly with plenty of soap and water.
Home remedies for Swine Flu #1: Take Vitamin C to boost immune system and increase
the number of white blood cells
Home remedies for Swine Flu #2: Take Zinc lozenges, it boosts the immune system as
soon the symptoms develop.
Home remedies for Swine Flu #3: Colloidal silver kills viruses.
Home remedies for Swine Flu #4: Take Garlic capsules to decrease de growth of the
virus.
Home remedies for Swine Flu #5: Make a tea mixing:
1 tsp. bayberry bark.
1 tsp. grated ginger root.
½ tsp. cayenne powder.
1 cup of boiling water.
Let it sit for 20 minutes.
Home remedies for Swine Flu #6: Take "cold and flu" tablets this homeopathic
preparation has help people avoid getting infected with the flu virus by taking 1 tablet a
day throughout the flu season.
Home remedies for Swine Flu #7: Take arsenicum album if thirsty but feel better
drinking warm fluids, lack of appetite, body aches, and feel worse during the night.
Home remedies for Swine Flu #8: Take bryonia if cough, throat and chest pain, dry
mouth and lips, very thirsty.
Home remedies for Swine Flu #9: Mix two tablespoons of vinegar, one tablespoon of
honey, and one cup of warm water each morning. This may prevent and kill microbes
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Home Remedies For sunburn
Sunburn is the skin's response to overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun. The
skin becomes pink or red and may feel tight and dry. It may become sore and swell with
inflammation. In severe cases, the skin may blister and peel. Although sunburned skin often
turns into a suntan, it is important to remember that anytime the skin burns or tans, it has
suffered damage. Sunburns, particularly severe ones, can predispose a person to
developing skin cancer later in life.
SUNBURN HELPFUL TREATMENTS
When it comes to sunburn, prevention and precaution are more important than treatment.
Minimize exposure to the sun, especially during the midday hours between 10:00 A.M. and
3:00 P.M., when the sun is strongest. Apply a sunscreen to all exposed skin thirty minutes
before going outdoors. When swimming or exercising, reapply sunscreen frequently. Cover
as much of your body as possible with protective clothing. Wear a hat and sunglasses that
filter out UV rays. After spending time in the sun, apply after-sun products to reduce the
drying effects the sun has on your skin.
If you do develop sunburn, home remedies can help relieve some of the discomfort and
minimize the damage to your skin. Chamomile, eucalyptus, helichrysum, lavender,
patchouli, and peppermint oils are especially helpful for soothing sunburn pain and cooling
burned skin. Bathe in a Sunburn- Soothing Bath as soon as possible to help draw out the
heat from your sunburn. To relieve sunburn pain and the dry, tight feeling, and to
discourage peeling of the skin, apply Lavender Sunburn Oil or Sunburn Relief Skin Oil to the
affected areas several times daily.
HOME REMEDIES BLENDS FOR SUNBURN
The home remedies blends below are essential oil formulas you can prepare at home. For a
quick review of general guidelines for using essential oils, see page 91.
Sunburn-Soothing Bath
8 drops lavender oil
2 drops chamomile oil
2 drops helichrysum oil
1 drop peppermint oil
Disperse the essential oils in a bathtub filled with cool water. If you wish, you can add ice
cubes to keep the water cool. Soak for fifteen to twenty minutes. Repeat every few hours
until the pain subsides.
Lavender Sunburn Oil
2 ounces carrier oil
40 drops lavender oil
Place the carrier oil in a clean container and add the lavender oil. Blend well. Apply the oil
frequently to sunburned skin.
Sunburn Relief Skin Oil
2 ounces carrier oil
15 drops lavender oil
8 drops helichrysum oil
5 drops chamomile oil
2 drops patchouli oil
In a clean container, add the essential oils to the carrier oil. Gently turn the container
upside down several times or roll it between your hands for a few minutes to blend. Apply
often to the affected areas.
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Home Remedies For Snoring
Is Snoring Keeping You Awake?
Snoring is noisy breathing during sleep that occurs when relaxed structures in the throat
vibrate and make noise. Most snoring is harmless, though it can be a nuisance that
interferes with the sleep of others. Some snoring can be stopped with lifestyle changes,
particularly losing weight, cutting down on smoking and alcohol, and changing sleeping
positions. This generally means keeping snorers off their backs and on their sides as a way
to keep the airway more open during sleep. There are over-the-counter nasal strips that
are placed over the nose to widen the space in the nose and make breathing easier. Read
labels carefully because these strips are only intended to treat snoring. The labels point out
certain symptoms that require a doctor's care.
The goal is figuring out the cause of snoring. It could be related to allergies or structural
abnormalities such as nasal polyps or enlarged adenoids, which are lymphoid tissue behind
the nose. If your snoring is loud and frequent and you also have excessive daytime
sleepiness, you could have sleep apnea. People with sleep apnea tend to also be overweight,
and it's more common among men than women.
When a person with sleep apnea tries to breathe in air, it creates suction that collapses the
windpipe and blocks the flow of air. Blood oxygen levels fall and the brain awakens the
person, who then snorts or gasps for air and then resumes snoring. This cycle is typically
repeated many times during the night. It results in frequent awakenings that prevent
people from reaching the deepest stages of sleep, which leaves them sleepy during the day.
Snoring is not just noisy, but could be a silent killer. Sleep apnea has been linked to heart
disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. Doctors use an all-night sleep study to make a
definitive diagnosis of sleep apnea. During the test, sensors are attached to the head, face,
chest, abdomen, and legs. The sensors transmit data on how many times the person being
tested wakes up, as well as changes in breathing and in blood oxygen levels. Medications
generally aren't effective for sleep apnea.
There are FDA-approved devices available by prescription for snoring and obstructive
sleep apnea. The most common treatment for sleep apnea is continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) with a device that pushes air through the airway at sufficient pressure to
keep the airway open while sleeping. It involves wearing a mask over the nose while
sleeping. A blower attached to the mask pushes air through her nasal passages. Surgery
also is an option to treat snoring and sleep apnea. This may include removal of the tonsils
or adenoids. To treat snoring, a laser-assisted procedure called uvulopalatoplasty is used to
enlarge the airway by reshaping the palate and the uvula, making them less likely to
vibrate. For sleep apnea, a laser procedure called uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is used to
remove excessive tissue at the back of the throat.
If you're troubled by sleep problems, ask your health-care provider about how your
problem should be evaluated and which treatments may be appropriate for you. Experts
say it's important to know that you don't have to suffer through sleep problems.
Tips To Stop Snoring
• Get a thorough medical examination to determine the exact cause and severity of your
snoring.
• Try changing you sleep positions. For example, sell on your side.
• Use pillows to keep your neck straight and comfortable. Also, elevate your head, which
can sometimes help minimize your snoring.
• Elevating your bed to elevate your head and torso may be required.
• Get your allergies under control, as this can help reduce your snoring.
• If you are overweight, lose some excess pounds. Losing excess weight can help to reduce
snoring or stop it all together.
• Avoid drinking alcohol before bedtime.
• Check your medicines. Some medicines, like anthihistamines and sedatives can actually
increase your snoring.
• Stop smoking, as this aggravates the tissues in the throat that make you snore.
• Don’t’ eat a big meal before going to bed.
• Try avoiding dairy products in the evening, as for some people dairy increases mucus
build-up in your throat, which can contribute to the snoring process.
• Try using nasal strips when sleeping. The nasal strips will open up your nasal passages,
and may reduce snoring.
• Make an effort to establish a regular sleeping schedule. Sometimes, poor sleep habits
contribute to your snoring.
• Get adequate exercise, which helps to keep your nasal passages firm and in good
conditioning, and helps with weight management.
Tips for Better Sleep.
• Keep a regular sleep-wake cycle. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every
day.
• Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine in the four to six hours before bedtime.
• Don't exercise within two hours of bedtime. Exercising five or six hours before bedtime
may help you sleep more soundly.
• Don't eat large meals within two hours of bedtime.
• Don't nap later than 3 p.m.
• Try using a natural food, supplement and herbal sleep aids.
• Sleep in a dark, quiet room with a comfortable temperature.
• If you can't fall asleep within 20 minutes, do a quiet activity somewhere else and return to
bed when you're sleepy.
• Wind down in the 30 minutes before bedtime with a relaxing pre-sleep ritual such as a
warm bath, soft music, or reading.
• Get a relaxing massage to sooth tense muscles and relieve stress.
• If your sleep problems persist, see you doctor immediately, as you sleep problems could
be a sign of a more serious health problem.
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Home Remedies forSore
Throat and Strep Throat
A sore throat is a common and minor condition in which the back of the throat becomes
irritated in most cases (90% of them) is cause by a virus, such as the one that causes colds
and flu or the bacteria that cause strep infection. In cases of bacterial or viral infections
most antibiotics are ineffective.
Other causes of sore throat are: medication, surgery, radiation, dust, smoke, chemicals, loud
talking, tooth and gum infection, allergies.
Strep Throat is caused by bacteria calledStreptococcus this bacteria can take weeks to go
away, home remedies for strep throat can help speed up the healing process. Strep throat
causes pain on swallowing, redness of the throat, swollen tonsils, and tender lymph nodes
in the neck area.
Strep throat infection could end up developing other more dangerous conditions such as;
rheumatic fever which can cause arthritis, fever, and heart inflammation.
TIP: Did you know that mercury tooth filling, can cause inflammation and ulceration in the
mouth and throat?
In children a sore throat may be an indication of chickenpox or measles, keep in mind other
symptoms related to these diseases but remember that children shown signs of a sore
throat in many other illnesses.
Home Remedies for Sore throat
Home Remedies for Sore Throat # 1: Take echinacea this herb it’s antiviral and
antibacterial, speeds healing,
Home Remedies for Sore Throat # 2:Horseradish is another herb that many use in the
kitchen but it also has excellent properties to treat sore throat and upper respiratory tract
infections, reduces fever, and expels concentrations of mucus.
Home Remedies for Sore Throat # 3: Use kava kava as a gargle for soothing and analgesic
pain relief. Helps insomnia cause by coughing and sore throat.
Home Remedies for Sore Throat # 4: Myrrh is an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, very
powerful and excellent for a chronic sore throat. It acts also as an expectorant and
decongestant. It helps cure gum disease.
Home Remedies for Sore Throat # 5: Barberry Tincture keeps strep from attacking the
lining of the throat. Take 15-20 drops in 1/4 cup of water 3 times daily for 10 days.
Home Remedies for Sore Throat # 6: Garlic oil Relieves swallowing difficulties. Take 3-4
drops in 1/4 cup of water onces a day as Gargle.
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Home Remedies For Spider Veins
As 75 percent of people over the age of sixty-five know, veins that have become swollen,
raised, and snakelike are called Spider Veins. If one or more of the one-way valves in
superficial veins no longer functions normally, the blood headed back to the heart can pool
or even flow backward. This stretches the vein and makes it impossible for other nearby
valves to close properly as well. The vein becomes swollen and kinked, and blood stagnates
in the vein. The veins turn purple, dark blue, or cranberry in color.
Spider Veins are most common on the thighs, the backs of the calves, the insides of the legs,
and the ankles. In addition to being cosmetically displeasing, Spider Veins often feel heavy,
burn, itch, or throb, and the feet and ankles can swell.
The legs may feel hot and heavy and become sensitive to pressure. Symptoms generally
worsen during the day, especially with prolonged standing.
The severity of the appearance of the Spider Veins does not necessarily correspond to the
severity of the associated pain and soreness.
People with only a few visible varicosities can suffer from severe pain from them.
Spider Veins run in families, and affect women more frequently because of premenstrual or
menopausal hormones, birth control pills, and pregnancy. In fact, they occur in 40 percent
of pregnant women. Other factors that contribute to Spider Veins include advancing age,
muscular atrophy in the legs, poor circulation, smoking, prolonged bed rest, overweight,
lack of exercise, prolonged standing or sitting, tight clothing, high heels, excessive heavy
lifting, and chronic constipation.
In addition to being painful and tiring, Spider Veins can cause other problems. These
include blood clots and inflammation in the veins, and bleeding (either under the skin or on
the surface) if the distended vein is accidentally cut or bumped.
The presence of many varicosities prevents the delivery of enough nutrients and oxygen to
the tissues of the legs and delays removal of wastes from leg tissues. Then the skin around
the varicosities may become very thin, discolored, hardened, and prone to ulcers.
Very tiny dilated capillaries, usually on the face, legs, and thighs, are called spider veins.
They are typically a red or bluish color and can be short unconnected lines or come
together in a "sunburst" pattern or a spiderweblike pattern just under the surface of the
skin. They are not an early sign of Spider Veins and are not a dangerous problem.
Spider veins often run in families, and tend to be more common in women, especially with
the hormonal changes of puberty and pregnancy.
Injury to a part of the body or wearing tight hosiery may bring out unwanted spider veins
in the involved area. Fashionable medical compressions fromRejuvaHealth.com can be
used to remedy spider veins and replace damaging tight hosiery. Spider veins also occur on
the face in those with fair skin, rosacea, and chronic, unprotected sun exposure.
Home remedies for spider veins
Home remedies for spider veins #1: Horse-chestnut seed offers perhaps the best herbal
relief for the swelling, pain, itching, fatigue, and tenseness associated with varicose and
spider veins. Clinical studies show that horse chestnut improves circulation in the legs,
decreases inflammation, and strengthens the capillaries and veins. Combine ten parts
distilled witch hazel with one part tincture of horse chestnut and apply this mixture
externally to the affected areas as needed to help ease discomfort. Look for an extract of
horse chestnut that provides a daily dosage of 50 milligrams of aescin, one of the key
compounds that strengthens capillary cells and reduces fluid leakage. You can also take
500 milligrams of oral horse chestnut three times a day. It usually takes about 3 months to
see benefits, so be patient.
Caution: Do not exceed the recommended oral dosage of horse chestnut extract, because
larger doses can be toxic.
Home remedies for spider veins #2:Bilberry extract stimulates new capillary formation,
strengthens capillary walls, and enhances the effect of vitamin C in reducing blood-vessel
fragility. Take 20 to 40 milligrams three times a day.
Home remedies for spider veins #3: Butcher's broom extract improves varicosities by
constricting and strengthening veins. Take 300 milligrams three times a day.
Home remedies for spider veins #4: Gingko biloba extract enhances tissue oxygenation
and circulation. Take 40 milligrams three times a day.
Home remedies for spider veins #5:Grapeseed extract also improves circulation. Take 50
milligrams three times a day.
Home remedies for spider veins #6: Gotu kola extract is helpful for venous insufficiency,
water retention in the ankles, foot swelling, and varicose veins. Take 200 milligrams three
times a day.
Home remedies for spider veins #7:Hawthorn extract contains vitamin C, bioflavonoids,
zinc, and sulfur, all of which are helpful for varicose veins. Take 200 milligrams three times
a day
Home remedies for spider veins #8: Distilled witch hazel is soothingly astringent when
applied to areas with varicosities by means of a cotton ball dipped in the extract. Several
studies in animals have shown that witch hazel helps to strengthen blood vessels as well.
Supplements for Spider Veins
Vitamin C, bioflavonoids, and vitamin E help to improve circulation and reduce pain from
varicosities. Bioflavonoids also strengthen venous walls and connective tissue that
supports blood vessels, and vitamin E also acts as a blood thinner to improve circulation.
Take 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C and 300 milligrams of a bioflavonoid complex three
times daily, and 200 international units of vitamin E twice daily. Take an additional 1,000
milligrams of rutin daily.
Essential fatty acids also help to decrease pain from varicose veins. Take 500 to 1,000
milligrams of black currant seed, borage, or evening primrose oil a day to reduce pain.
Take 25,000 international units of beta-carotene daily.
Take a vitamin-B complex plus an additional 60 milligrams of vitamin B6 daily for several
months.
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Home Remedies For Scars
When the boundary o f the skin is crossed or cut, it heals with a scar. New scars are thick
and full of blood vessels, but over a period of several months they become flatter and the
blood supply decreases. Scars that remain thick and wide but are confined to the area of
the original injury are called hypertrophic scars. Hypertrophic (overgrown) scars are
usually flesh-colored, pink, or red, and are dome-shaped. They can have areas with many
prominent, tiny red blood vessels or areas that are flat and shiny within the raised, broad
scar.
Scars that become inappropriately large, in which the scarring process has gone out of
control, are known as keloids. Keloids grow not only on the site of the original injury but.
also outside it, often with clawlike extensions. In fact, keloids can continue to grow slowly
for years. They are most common among dark-skinned people, and they have a tendency to
run in families.
Keloids usually appear in areas of trauma, such as sites of previous acne, burns, cuts, ear
piercings, insect bites, or vaccinations. However, some keloids develop spontaneously,
especially on the upper chest in the area of the breastbone. They are typically very smooth,
shiny, thick, and large. Keloids usually cause no symptoms, but they may be itchy or tender
to touch, especially early in their formation. They can also be distressing from a cosmetic
point of view.
Making scars and keloids smaller and less obvious is a common dermatologic concern. Let's
now take a look at what both traditional and alternative medicine have to offer us for help
with this problem.
Home remedies for Scars
Home remedies for Scars #1: Vitamin E cream, applied to the area twice a day, is helpful
in softening scars.
Home remedies for Scars #2: Mederma, a topical gel containing a proprietary botanical
extract made from onion and allantoin, can byapplied to a scar three or four times a day. An
improvement in the color, texture, appearance, and flexibility of the scar should be noted
sometime between eight weeks and six months of treatment. This product is available over
the counter. It works best on newer scars.
Home remedies for Scars #3: Applying calendula gel or cream to a scar twice a day
reduces inflammation and increases healing in an early scar.
Home remedies for Scars #4: An ointment containing 10 percent mustard-seed oil,
applied to a scar three times a day for several weeks, is said to aid in improving the
appearance of the scar.
Home remedies for Scars #5: Mix 1 ounce each of rose hip seed oil and essential oils of
rose and everlasting and apply daily to the scar after bathing. This should help to improve
the appearance of the scar. Store the mixture in a dark glass bottle.
Home remedies for Scars #6: Lavender oil has skin-cell-rejuvenating properties and
reportedly helps with all forms of scarring. Apply it to the scar or keloid several times a
day.
Home remedies for Scars #7: Thiosinaminum 5c, applied externally to a scar or keloid
twice a day, reduces the swelling of a lumpy, bumpy scar. However, it must be used within
three months of the scar's formation to have any effect.
Home remedies for Scars #8: Massage can help to soften scars. Roll stiff scars several
times daily to break down scar tissue and soften the scars. Studies show that pulsed
electrotherapy greatly reduces the growth of hypertrophic scars and keloids.
Home remedies for Scars #9:
Don't pick at any healing wound, as this will increase scarring.
If you are prone to forming keloids or thick scars, avoid cosmetic or elective surgical
procedures if possible. If surgery is necessary, discuss your concern about scarring with
your surgeon. Triamcinolone acetonide, a steroid, can be injected into the incision site to
reduce the risk of hypertrophic scarring and keloid formation. However, this may slow
healing of the wound as well.
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Home Remedies Side Effects
There is a common misconception that home remedies are harmless because they are
natural products sold over the counter. This is not the case. Discovering the causes of some
complications may be difficult, as many people, during a standard medical history, do not
consider home remedies worth mentioning along with the conventional medications they
take. Some people may also be embarrassed to admit to a doctor that they are taking home
remedies instead of more conventional medicines. Doctors should remember to inquire
about this, as it can be important.
There are references to skin problems associated with exposure to certain plants from as
far back as the first century AD. PedianosDioscorides was a Greek botanist who wrote a
text on 600 medicinal plants. In it he first described plant irritants. Poison ivy was first
mentioned in 1609 in the diary of Captain John Smith, written during his settlement of
Jamestown, Virginia. Chinese primrose became a useful material for contact dermatitis
research in the late 1800s. By the beginning of the 1900s, the study of dermatitis due to
plant exposure in the West had merged completely with the research of contact dermatitis
in general.
In the recent professional literature, contact with the following home remedies has been
mentioned as causing sensitivity reactions in some cases:
• Burdock (Arctiumlappa).
• Chamomile (Chamaemelumnobile).
• Elecampane (Inulahelenium) extract.
• Nettle (Urticadioica).
• Slippery elm (Uhrusfulva).
• Spurge (Euphorbia bougheii).
• Tea tree (Melaleucaalternifolia) oil.
A very small number of diverse side effects due to the use of herbal preparations have been
reported in the professional medical literature over the past fifteen years. In a number of
studies between 1987 and 1992, it was well documented that traditional Chinese herbal
medicine could, in very rare cases, cause liver damage. In her 1994 study, Dr. M.P. Sheehan
of the Department of Dermatology at the Hospital for Sick Children in London, England,
refers to two cases previously reported by others in which two children contracted
hepatitis after receiving traditional Chinese medicine treatment for atopic dermatitis.
There has been a single case reported of abdominal pain due to taking a Chinese herbal
medicine with clamshell powder that contained lead, and another isolated case of
reversible weakening of the heart after a two-week treatment with traditional Chinese
herbal medicine. The number of people who have experienced unwanted side effects from
traditional Chinese herbal preparations appears to be very, very tiny, but you should
remember that side effects are still possible.
Dr. C.P. Siegers and colleagues at the Institute of Toxicology, Medical University of Liibeck,
Germany, concluded from their studies that laxative abuse with aloe, cascara, senna,
frangula, or rheum may cause a 2.5-fold increased risk for colorectal cancer. This does not
mean that these natural laxatives pose an increased risk for colorectal cancer when taken
as directed, only if they are overused and abused. In general, herbal preparations are most
likely to cause problems if taken in too-high doses, too frequently, and/or for too long a
period of time.
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Home Remedies for shingles
shingles is a very painful reactivation of varicella zoster, the virus that causes chickenpox.
After a chickenpox infection, the virus does not go away, but lies dormant in a single or
group of sensory nerve roots. Even many years later, it can come out to wreak havoc.
There are many home remedies for shingles which is most frequently experienced by
people who are over fifty years old, who are immunosuppressed for one reason or another,
or who have a triggering factor such as a severe physical or emotional stress that
temporarily lowers the immune response.
Three to four days before blisters appear, you may have chills, fever, malaise, and
gastrointestinal symptoms. Locally, a red band, pain, and burning develop along the site of
the future rash. Finally, one-sided, burning, extremely painful patches or groups of blisters
appear on reddened skin for three to five days. The blisters are infectious for up to a week.
After five days, the blisters dry out and scab over, and the lesions are usually totally gone
within two weeks. However, very severe pain, called postherpetic neuralgia, may persist in
the area where the rash was for months or even years. The pain is so extreme that it drives
some people to have surgery to sever the sensory nerves.
Let's take a look at what conventional and alternative medicine have to offer to relieve the
pain and rash of herpes zoster.
Oral antivirals such as acyclovir (Zovirax), famcyclovir (Famvir), and valcyclovir
(Valtrex) are the cornerstone of conventional medical therapy for shingless. Treatment
with valcyclovir requires taking three pills a day for seven days.
shingless is particularly dangerous for people with suppressed immune systems, in whom
the infection can spread all over the body. For such individuals, treatment with intravenous
acyclovir and recombinant interferon alpha-2a is generally recommended.
Warm compresses made with Burow's solution are soothing. Apply compresses to the
affected areas for fifteen minutes four times a day until the blisters have cleared.
Calamine lotion can also be soothing.
Flaxseed oil supplies essential fatty acids that are important for a healthy nervous system
and for healthy skin. Take 1 tablespoon twice a day.
Selenium is an antioxidant that works synergistically with vitamin E. Take 100 micrograms
a day.
Acidophilus is important in maintaining the health of the digestive tract by encouraging the
growth of "friendly" bacteria that maintain the strength and integrity of the intestinal wall.
Take 1/2 teaspoon of acidophilus powder dissolved in 2 ounces of warm water twice a day,
between meals.
Herbal treatment for shingles
Capsaicin, a natural compound derived from cayenne or chili pepper, can be used topically
for pain relief. It is available in ointment form as Zostrix, and can be applied four to five
times daily for pain relief. It works by blocking pain signals from nerves just under the skin,
and is very effective in reducing the pain of herpes zoster.
Cat's-claw extract has anti-inflammatory and antiviral actions. Take 1,000 milligrams three
times a day.
Caution: Do not take this herb if you are pregnant.
The combination of echinacea and goldenseal is antiviral, immune- stimulating, and
detoxifying, and is helpful in the treatment of herpes. Take 1/4 teaspoon of tincture in tea
or juice three times a day. Or combine equal parts of tinctures of echinacea, goldenseal,
nettle, and Siberian ginseng, and take 1/2 teaspoon of this mixture three times a day to
strengthen your immune system and make it less vulnerable to infection.
Garlic has antiviral properties. Take 2 capsules of garlic extract twice a day for a week. Or
just add a few minced garlic cloves to food such as pasta or salad every day for as long as
you have shingless.
Lemon balm, also known as melissa, contains compounds known as polyphenols that have
anti-herpes properties, and is felt by some to be a first- choice herbal treatment. Use topical
applications of lemon-balm tea, which you can make by steeping 2 to 4 teaspoons of herb
per cup of boiling water. Apply the tea to the blisters with a cotton ball four times a day In
Europe, an ointment containing 700 milligrams of dried lemon-balm leaf per gram is
widely used.
Lemon balm is only one of the herbs in the mint family that are effective anti-herpes agents
and contain at least four antiviral compounds that target herpes. Other members of this
botanical family include hyssop, oregano, rosemary, sage, and thyme.
Licorice contains several antiviral and immune-boosting compounds. You can apply a
licorice ointment locally, drink a weak licorice tea, and/or apply a strong tea directly to the
rash three times a day.
Oat-straw extract calms the nervous system. Take 500 milligrams three times a day.
Reishi mushroom extract stimulates the immune system to fight infections such as herpes.
Take 500 milligrams three times a day.
St. John's wort extract has antiviral properties. Take 300 milligrams three times a day.
A combination of equal parts of oat straw, St. John's wort, and skullcap can be mixed and
one teaspoon taken four times a day.
Diluted tinctures of calendula, licorice, myrrh, St. John's wort, and slippery elm can be used
topically to aid in healing. You can brew a strong tea from any of these herbs and dab it on
your blisters with cotton balls after it cools.
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Home Remedies For Skin Cancer
This is the most common cancer in the world today, and it is increasing at an epidemic rate.
The good news is that the most common forms of skin cancer are not life-threatening, and
all forms are curable if treated early.
Cancer is a group of diseases in which cells reproduce in an unrestrained fashion and not in
the best interests of the body as a whole. The most common types of skin cancers are basal
cell carcinomas, Squamous cell carcinomas, and malignant melanomas.
Their names reflect the fact that each starts in a different part of the epidermis. Basal cells
are just under the outermost surface of the skin. Squamous cells are in the middle of the
epidermis. Melanocytes are the pigment-producing cells located near the bottom of the
epidermis, where it meets the dermis.
Basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) make up almost 75 percent of all skin cancers, affecting nearly
1 million Americans each year. They are often raised, translucent, pearly nodules that may
crust, ulcerate, and, sometimes, bleed. Other signs of a BCC are a persistent sore that does
not heal; a reddish patch on the trunk, arm, or leg; a smooth growth with an elevated, rolled
border and an indentation in the center; or a scarlike area with poorly defined borders.
Fortunately, basal cell carcinomas rarely spread, or metastasize, to vital organs, but they
can destroy surrounding tissue if left untreated, even destroying a nearby eye, ear, or nose
if left for many years.
Squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) are less common than basal cell carcinomas, but more
serious because they involve deeper tissues and are somewhat more likely to spread. This
is the second most common skin cancer, affecting more than 100,000 people each year.
They are usually raised, pink, opaque nodules or patches, and they frequently ulcerate in
the center. An SCC can also take the form of a wartlike growth or an open sore that persists
for weeks. It is particularly important to treat SCCs, as in a small percentage of cases—
usually those that arise on chronically inflamed skin, on the lips, or mucous membranes—it
spreads to distant tissues and can be life-threatening.
Malignant melanoma (MM) is a very serious type of skin cancer that arises in moles or in
the pigment-producing cells of the skin. If caught early, it is not very dangerous, but in later
stages it is far more likely than other types of skin cancer to spread to other parts of the
body and become life-threatening. People at increased risk for malignant melanoma
include the following:
• Those with a personal or family history of MM.
• Those with unusual, dysplastic (abnormal) moles that are larger than one-quarter inch in
size, irregular in shape, and multicolored.
• Those with fair skin, light hair, and light-colored eyes, and a tendency to sunburn easily.
• Those with large brown moles that have been present from birth.
• Those with a history of painful or blistering sunburns.
• Those who have a history of lots of outdoor exposure, especially while living in sunny
regions.
Malignant melanomas are usually brown-black or multicolored patches, plaques, or
nodules with irregular outlines, larger than one-quarter inch. They may crust on the
surface or bleed. Anyone who has moles (which is most people) should inspect them every
three months, alert for the ABCD's of melanoma: asymmetry, irregular border, uneven
color, and diameter larger than a pencil eraser. Warning signs that malignant melanoma
may be developing include changes in size, color, shape, elevation, surface, surrounding
skin sensation, and/or consistency of a new or existing pigmented area of the skin.
Another important type of cancer in the skin is mycosis fungoides. This is actually a
relatively rare type of lymphoma that starts in the skin and later invades the lymphatic
tissue, spleen, liver, blood, and other internal organs. The skin lesions may appear as red,
scaling plaques, or as nodules, larger tumors, or ulcers, and may last for months to years.
Exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays is responsible for more than 90 percent of all
skin cancers. How warm and bright the weather is not a good indication of how damaging
the sun is on any given day. Clouds and haze block as little as 20 percent of the harmful UV
radiation. The closer to the equator you go, the more potent the sun's rays are because they
hit the earth more directly for a greater part of the year. UV radiation also increases by 4 to
5 percent for every 1,000 feet you go above sea level. The sun's rays are damaging even if
they do not strike you directly. Sand, concrete, and snow are highly reflective surfaces,
bouncing back as much as 90 percent of the rays that hit them upward and sideways and
increasing the amount of UV exposure we receive.
Other, less important causes of skin cancers include radiation treatments, arsenic exposure,
chronic scarring, and immune suppression, whether by the use of certain drugs or the
presence of cancer or other serious diseases.
Many skin cancers are preceded by the formation of sun spots, or actinic keratoses. An
actinic keratosis (AK) is a scaly or crusty, rough bump that arises on the skin's surface and
slowly grows in size from one-eighth to one- quarter inch. One often sees the development
of several actinic keratoses at a time, usually on the sun-exposed areas of the face, ears,
scalp, neck, backs of the hands, forearms, and lips. If untreated, a small number of these
lesions take the next step and progress to become cancerous.
Many natural-medicine practitioners believe that cancer is the end result of a long period of
degeneration resulting from poor circulation of blood, lymph, and chi in the involved area.
This is thought to be a result of the stagnation of body, mind, and spirit. Unhealthy foods,
exposure to chemicals, and lack of exercise and flexibility create poor circulation. Negative
or stressful thoughts and fears create muscle tension and worsen poor circulation.
Unresolved grief or anger, or a feeling of disconnectedness from others, sabotages the
immune system and the body's detoxifying and eliminative functions. Thus, alternative
approaches to treating cancer from a total body-mind-spirit perspective involve measures
to increase the blood, lymphatic, and chi flow to the whole body, and especially to the area
of the tumor.
Home remedies for Skin Cancer
-DietHome remedies for Skin Cancer #1: Be sure to eat at least five servings of fruits and
vegetables each day, especially those foods rich in the antioxidants beta-carotene, vitamin
C, and selenium, such as broccoli, carrots, and citrus fruits. Dr. Harvey Arbesman, Professor
of Dermatology at the New York State University at Buffalo School of Medicine and
Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, New York, makes this recommendation based on more than
fifty studies of basal cell and squamous cell cancer of the skin and nutrition. His
recommendations are supported by research done by Dr. Ken Nelder, professor of
dermatology at Texas Tech University. Independent studies have found that people with
skin cancer have lower than normal tissue levels of vitamin A, beta-carotene, and selenium.
Further, it has been found that increasing the intake of vitamins A, C and E, beta-carotene,
and selenium helps to protect against the development of skin cancer.
Consuming products like MonaVie, which contain antioxidants, is a popular method of
meeting some of your body's daily requirement of vitamins.
Home remedies for Skin Cancer #2: Include in your diet plenty of whole grains, sea
vegetables, beans and soybeans, hot peppers, cabbage, tomatoes, onions, rosemary, garlic,
grapes, citrus fruits, licorice root, green tea, flaxseed and olive oils, white fish, and maitake,
reishi, and shiitake mushrooms. These foods are thought to have antioxidant, anticancer,
and immune-boosting properties.
Home remedies for Skin Cancer #3: A diet high in omega-3 essential fatty acids and low
in omega-6 essential fatty acids is important in helping to prevent melanoma. Therefore,
you should consume fish oil and olive oil, and avoid corn oil, safflower oil, and sunflower
oil. Even butter, with its higher ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 oils, is considered safer than
eating corn oil insofar as the development of skin cancer is concerned. With a higher
omega-6 to omega-3 fat ratio, the production of certain prostaglandins increases
dramatically, which in turn increases the genesis and growth of skin tumors. One recent
study found that a group of people with melanoma ate about twice as much omega-6 type
oils as a similar group of cancer-free individuals. In mice, safflower and sunflower oils have
also been shown to spur the growth of melanoma. Thus, eating fish at least twice a week
and cooking with olive oil is recommended.
Home remedies for Skin Cancer #4: Avoid red meat, processed foods, red and yellow
dyes, monosodium glutamate, nitrites (found in cured meats), saccharin, sugar, dairy
products, alcohol, caffeine-containing drinks, aspartame (NutraSweet), and hydrogenated
vegetable oils.
Home remedies for Skin Cancer #5: Drink at least eight glasses of filtered water daily to
keep the body's waste materials flowing out.
-SupplementsHome remedies for Skin Cancer #6: The following nutrients are recommended for
people with skin cancer, as well as for cancer prevention:
• A high-potency multivitamin and mineral supplement. Take this daily.
• Beta-carotene. Take 10,000 to 25,000 international units daily.
• Vitamin-B complex. Take a product containing 100 milligrams of most of the major B
vitamins daily.
• Vitamin C. When vitamin C was added to the drinking water of mice with melanoma, their
tumors grew more slowly and their survival time increased. Take 1,000 milligrams of
vitamin C with bioflavonoids three times a day
• Vitamin E. A University of Arizona study reported that the administration of high doses of
supplemental vitamin E prevented ultravioletlight-induced skin cancers in animals. Take
400 international units of vitamin E daily.
• Selenium. In laboratory studies on animals exposed to ultraviolet rays, those that were
given selenium, either orally or topically had significantly less free-radical and pigmentary
changes and a lower incidence of skin cancer. Take 100 micrograms of selenium daily
• Zinc. Take 50 milligrams daily
• Calcium and magnesium. Take 1,500 milligrams of calcium and 750 milligrams of
magnesium a day.
• Folic acid. Take 400 to 800 micrograms daily
• Fish oil, flaxseed oil, or olive oil. Take 2 teaspoons daily.
Home remedies for Skin Cancer #7: If chemotherapy or radiation therapy becomes
necessary to treat advanced malignant melanoma, a different regimen of nutritional
supplementation isrecommended. This is because chemotherapy and radiation therapy
expose healthy cells to free-radical damage, depleting antioxidant enzymes, nutrients, and
mechanisms. Nutritional support must provide additional antioxidants and nutrients to
protect against these damaging effects. The following supplements are recommended:
• A high-potency multivitamin and mineral supplement daily
• Beta-carotene. Take 100,000 international units daily.
• Vitamin B17. Take 1,000 micrograms daily.
• Vitamin C with bioflavonoids. Take 3,000 to 8,000 milligrams daily, divided into three
doses.
• Vitamin E. Take 400 to 800 international units daily
• Selenium. Take 800 micrograms daily
• Folic acid. Take 400 milligrams daily.
• Flaxseed oil. Take 1 to 2 tablespoons daily
• Alpha-lipoic acid. This is a very potent lipid- and water-soluble antioxidant that can get to
any place in the body, and that also activates other antioxidants. Take 150 milligrams three
times a day
• Coenzyme Q10. This supplement helps to augment the body's energy needs, is an
antioxidant, and may have anticancer properties.Take 100 milligrams three times daily.
• N-Acetylcysteine (NAC). NAC increases the liver's detoxification of wastes. Take 500
milligrams twice a day.
• Pine bark or grapeseed extract. These are powerful antioxidants. Take 50 milligrams of
either one three times a day.
Herbal Remedies for Cancer
Home remedies for Skin Cancer #8: For a general detoxifying and eliminative
combination, mix equal parts of powdered extracts of bloodroot, burdock root, chaparral,
dandelion, echinacea, frangula, ginger, licorice, red clover, and violet leaves. Put the
mixture into capsules and take two capsules four times a day.
Home remedies for Skin Cancer #9: Cat's-claw extract is an immune-enhancer and may
have anticancer properties as well. Take 1,000 milligrams three times a day.
Caution: Do not take cat's claw if you are pregnant or nursing, if you take anticoagulants
(blood-thinners), or if you are an organ-transplant recipient.
Home remedies for Skin Cancer #10: Milk-thistle extract helps to strengthen the liver
and detoxify the system. Take 150 milligrams three times a day.
Home remedies for Skin Cancer #11: Red-clover extract helps to prevent the formation
of new blood vessels that are needed to supply the growing tumor. Take 500 milligrams
four times a day.
Home remedies for Skin Cancer #12: A soothing bath to which several drops of essential
oils of chamomile or lavender has been added can help to relax and calm you if you are
suffering from a severe form of skin cancer.
Home remedies for Skin Cancer #13: Do not use bergamot oil on your skin or in your
bath if you will be out in the sun unprotected, as it increases the skin's sun sensitivity.
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7 Home Remedies For
Skin problems
Aloe Vera
Several controlled scientific studies have shown statistically significant antibacterial
benefits of aloe vera. Other studies have shown statistically significant improvement in skin
symptoms when aloe vera has been used in the treatment of radiation ulcers, burns, and
frostbite injuries in animals.
In 1953, Drs. C.C. Lushbaugh and D.S. Hale found that treatment with aloe vera sped up the
repair of skin ulcers caused by radiation in rabbits. It took less than half the time for the
aloe-treated ulcers to heal as compared with the untreated group. Drs. S. Goff and I.
Levenstein in 1964 found that aloe vera helps surgical wounds in mice to heal more quickly
for the first two weeks after surgery. In a related study in 1994, Dr. EM. Strickland and
colleagues at the Department of Immunology of the University of Texas and the M.D.
Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, found that aloe vera gel extract spread on the
skin of mice exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation lessened the degree of UV-induced
immune suppression.
In 1964, Dr. L.J. Lorenzetti and others found that aloe juice significantly inhibited the
growth of four strains of virulent bacteria in the lab. Similarly, in 1982, Dr. M.C. Robson and
others found that aloe vera extract killed two strains of clinically important bacteria.
In 1982, Dr. Robson and Dr. J.P. Heggers found that aloe vera increases the blood supply to
the second layer of skin, the dermis. This speeds healing by bringing in vital nutrients and
removing dangerous toxins. The researchers also found that aloe vera decreases tissue
destruction after a burn, and that it can increase survival in white rabbits with frostbite
injuries by a statistically significant amount. In seven independent studies done from 1968
to 1982, four pharmacologically active ingredients were identified in aloe vera that
together reduce the pain, itching, and inflammation of a rash.
Thus, aloe vera has been proven to be an important antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
agent that speeds the healing of all kinds of wounds, burns, and ulcers. Aloe vera gel is one
of the most common botanical additions to first-aid creams, moisturizers, and shampoos.
Calaguala Fern and Pine Tar Products
Calaguala fern, known to the Mayan people since 350 BC for its use in dry, itchy skin and
scalp problems, has been combined with pine tar, a European remedy with similar uses.
Skin creams, bath products, soaps, shampoos, and conditioners have been made from this
combination and are very helpful for dry, itchy skin and scalp problems.
Calendula
Calendula (or pot marigold), with its deep yellow and orange flowers, is one of the best allaround skin remedies, good for minor cuts and burns, insect bites, dry skin, and acne.
Calendula blossoms have antibacterial and antiviral properties, soothe inflammation, and
speed wound healing. Therefore, it is simultaneously potent and gentle, which makes it
very useful for all skin types. Calendula tea can be used as an astringent facial rinse two or
three times a day for acne. More convenient preparations are available over the counter as
salves, creams, oils, and lotions.
Chamomile
Chamomile is an anti-inflammatory agent that soothes the skin when used topically and
soothes the bowels when taken internally. It also has a gentle tranquilizing effect on the
central nervous system, and soothes nervous tension and irritability. It is often used for
eczema and psoriasis. Generally, it is best taken three times a day as a great-tasting applescented herbal tea made from its flowers. Or a clean cloth can be soaked in the chamomile
tea and applied to the areas of inflamed skin for fifteen minutes four to six times a day.
Chamomile also forms the base for many moisturizers, under-eye therapies for puffiness
and dark circles, and many soap and shampoo combinations.
Comfrey
The leaves and roots of comfrey have been used for centuries to treat cuts, burns, and other
wounds. Comfrey contains allantoin, a compound that is quickly absorbed through the skin
to stimulate healthy cell growth. It also has astringent and soothing actions. Comfrey is a
very common ingredient in over-the-counter and prescription skin-healing salves and
ointments. Comfrey poultices, made from powdered comfrey root and hot water mixed to
make a thin paste that is spread on a cloth, can be applied on a surface wound. If left on
overnight, there is very fast healing by morning. However, since some of the alkaloid
compounds comfrey contains can cause serious liver damage if the plant is ingested,
comfrey should never be taken by mouth. Also, you should not use comfrey on deep
wounds, as an abscess may form if surface healing occurs faster than the deep tissue
healing.
Emu Oil
Advertisers are using the Internet to sing the praises of emu oil. Not only do they say that
it's great for cuts, bites, burns, and the itch of poison ivy, but they also claim that it
promotes hair growth by rejuvenating skin and hair cells. It has been combined with other
ingredients to make cleansers, masques, shampoos, conditioners, shaving creams, body
lotions, and lip balms.
Flaxseed
Flaxseed comes from the herb flax and contains those omega-3 essential fatty acids
necessary for the proper synthesis of immune and anti-inflammatory compounds. It is
useful in the management of skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis, which are
associated with inflammatory processes. One to two tablespoons of cold-pressed flaxseed
oil should be taken daily, preferably with other foods.
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Herbs and Skin Care.
From the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra to the Japanese geishas, all used herbs to
protect and rejuvenate their skin, and until the end of the 19th century, for women,
herbs were the most important part of the process of looking young and healthy.
Their cosmetic tools were natural oils extracted carefully from plants that their
mothers had used for the same purpose. You too can make your own homemade
skin care products with natural ingredients to reduce aging effects on your skin.Try
some of my recipes to make homemade skin care creams and you'll be surprised of
the results.
By the middle of the 20th century, the use of herbs was regarded as old fashioned,
and we were told that the best products to use for the care of our skin were the ones
made in a chemical laboratory. Petrochemicals were blossoming and big
corporations started to bombard the public with clever advertising, making them
believe that their new synthetic and chemical fill creams were the most effective
way of skin care. That’s how we forgot that plants were used for hundreds of years
to treat skin disorders and to keep it beautiful and healthy.
Looking at the labels of some of these products manufactured by chemists makes
me wonder who in their right mind would dare to open the container and spread
the content on their faces. Some moisturizers and lotions contain Propylene, glycol,
isopropyl and myristate as active ingredients, and that’s not all, to get rid of the
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nasty smell of these chemicals. The manufacturer adds fragrances made from
petroleum, the same substance that makes your car run.
You may be using a shampoo or cream that contains herbs and the label reads
“natural.” Here is a tip, never believe the front label, believe what they are obligated
by law to show on the label placed on the back of the container. All ingredients must
be listed in a descending order, for example, if the front label reads “Primrose
Shampoo” and the back label lists primrose near the bottom, then that product
contains very little of the essential oil and chances are that chemicals like
hexachlorophene, diazolidinyl and polyquarterium-10, nullify the effectiveness of
any botanical substance they may contain. In addition, it has been shown that these
chemicals produce wrinkles, but don’t worry they also sell creams for that too.
Many people are becoming wary of the adverse effects of chemically produced
cosmetics, and you are one of them, that’s why you are reading this book, you want
to find an alternative. The idea of chemicals in your body is getting old and outdated
and since they came to the market there has not been a change for the better. To the
contrary, cosmetic surgeries are on the rise. If these products are so amazingly
perfectly designed to protect and to prevent, why do we need so much cosmetic
surgery?
DRY SKIN PREPARATIONS
TIP:Did you know that yogurt, placed on the face helps bring water from the
deeper layers of the skin to the surface, thus moisturizing your skin for the
rest of the day?
Cleanser for Dry Skin.
2 ounces aloe vera gel.
1 tsp. Vegetable oil or jojoba oil or Saint John’s Wort oil.
1 tsp. Glycerin.
½ tsp. Grapefruit seed extract.
8 drops Sandalwood essential oil.
4 drops rosemary essential oil.
Mix all ingredients and shake well before use. Apply with cotton balls and rinse with
warm water.
Homemade Toner for Dry Skin.
Toners are used to improve the appearance of the skin, to soothe and to nourish.
Men can use toners as aftershaves.
2 ounces aloe vera gel.
2 ounces orange-blossom water.
1 tsp. wine vinegar.
6 drops rose geranium essential oil.
4 drops sandalwood essential oil.
1 drop chamomile essential oil.
800 UI vitamin E oil. (Puncture a gel capsule with a needle)
Mix all ingredients and shake well before use.
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The director of the Dermatologic Clinic at the University of Bonn, Germany found
that chamomile cream gives a smooth, healthy appearance to rough, red skin faster
than other creams and it also reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
Homemade Cream for Dry Skin.
3/4 ounces beeswax, shaved. (do not use paraffin)
1 cup vegetable oil.
1 cup of distilled water.
800 UI vitamin E (from a liquid gel)
24 drops rose geranium essential oil.
Heat beeswax and oil in a pot until beeswax melts (it should be warm enough to the
touch but without discomfort). In a separate pot heat water until is warm to the
touch. Remove the center part of your blender’s lid and pour the water in. Turn the
blender on high speed and slowly but steadily add the oil and wax mixture. The
whole concoction should begin to solidify. Keep adding oil until the mixture does not
take any more. Turn off the blender and using a spatula, place the cream in a wide
mouthed container.
OILY SKIN PREPARATIONS.
TIP:Did you know that strawberries ans strawberry leaves reduce the
production of oil? Other herbs that have a similar effect are basil, eucalyptus,
cedarwood, sage, lemon, and ylang-ylang.
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Cleanser for Oily Skin.
2 ounces witch hazel.
1 tsp. vinegar.
1 tsp. glycerin.
½ tsp. grapefruit seed extract.
6 drops lemon essential oil.
2 drops cypress essential oil.
Mix all ingredients and shake well before use. Apply with cotton balls and rinse with
warm water.
Facial Steam for Oily Skin.
3 cups of water.
1 drop of chamomile essential oil.
1 drop of lemongrass essential oil.
1 drop of lavender essential oil.
1 drop of rosemary essential oil.
Boil water, turn off heat and add essential oils. Place a towel over your head and
over the pot, close your eyes and let the steam warm your face. After 15 minutes
splash your face with cool water.
Toner for Oily Skin.
2 ounces witch hazel.
1 tbsp. aloe vera gel.
5 drops cedarwood essential oil.
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3 drops lemon essential oil.
1 drop ylang-ylang essential oil.
Mix ingredients. Shake well before using.
MATURE SKIN TREATMENTS
Age Spot Remover
The question is, why does skin wrinkle? As you grow older, your body produces
fewer of the hormones that keep skin healthy and supplies less oil, protein and
natural moisturizing factors which attract and hold water in the skin. This process
tends to make the skin drier. As time goes by, collagen and elastin (fibers arranged
in a mesh-like pattern) eventually lose their strength, leaving the skin without
underlying support and causing it to wrinkle and sag.
Any person over 25 years of age has mature skin, lines start to form around age 30,
if you smoke or spend too much time in the sun your skin will look older. Since
mature skin does not produce as much oil and natural moisturizers, you will need to
follow many of the treatments for dry skin. Herbs can be very important
contributors to the development of new cells and several herbs like lavender, neroli,
rosemary, rose, and fennel, have been nicknamed centuries ago “anti-aging herbs”.
Antioxidants are also very important. They prevent the production of free radicals.
These free radicals play an important role in all aspects of aging including hardening
of the arteries. They are unstable, quickly multiplying molecules, which are
increased by cigarette smoking and other pollutants. Many herbs and vitamins have
antioxidant properties and are very powerful in stopping free radicals on their
tracks. Some antioxidant herbs are gingko, witch hazel, and essential oil of
rosemary, marjoram, and lavender.
Age Spot Remover.
1 tsp. grated horseradish root.
½ tsp. lemon juice.
½ tsp. vinegar.
3 drops rosemary essential oil.
Mix ingredients. Keep away from eyes. Apply as needed on affected areas.
Toner for Mature Skin.
2 ounces aloe vera gel.
2 ounces orange blossom water.
1 tsp. vinegar.
6 drops rose geranium essential oil.
4 drops frankincense essential oil.
4 drops carrot seed essential oil.
800 IU vitamin E oil.
Mix ingredients, apply as needed.
Skin Blemish Remover
1/4 cup of water.
1 tsp. Epson salts.
4 drops lavender essential oil.
Small cloth.
Mix water and salts, once the salts has dissolved, add lavender. Soak a cotton cloth
and compress on affected area. When cloth cools soak it again and repeat several
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Home Remedies for Tobacco Dependency
Quit Smoking
TIP: Did you know that every time you smoke you inhale more then
4,000 chemicals and about 50 of them cause cancer?
Every cigarette contains nicotine which we now know is very addictive and causes many
problems and changes to the body. By stimulating different parts of the brain nicotine
produces a feeling of pleasure in the central nervous system, and also causes adrenaline
production to increase, accelerates the heart rate and increases blood pressure, but that's
not all, it affects the level of some hormones and the body's temperature.
All these sudden changes produced by the act of smoking are what the smoker refers to as
a feeling of pleasure, and is the principal fact that makes quitting smoking so hard, if we
add to this the fact that nicotine is a chemical very easy to tolerate, we have in our hands
one of the most powerful drugs in the world, that is completely legal and can be obtained in
any convenience store.
TIP: Did you know that smoking is considered to be more addictive then
cocaine?
Nicotine creates addiction very rapidly, once hooked if the smoker stops smoking he or she
will feel the symptoms of withdrawal including: frustration, anxiety, anger, lack of
concentration, excess appetite, headaches, higher blood pressure and a constant crave for
smoking.
Quitting can get very tough, although there are nicotine addiction treatments available that
can make it a little easier.
Most smokers acquired the habit through peer pressure or to imitate friends or to belong
to a group of people, ether way smokers are usually insecure and nervous people that need
the cigarette between their fingers to give them a sense of tranquility and to help them get
through stressful times or awkward moments.
Like we said above, smoking it’s an addiction that is very hard to get rid of, but everyday
thousands of people quit this nasty habit and so can you specially if you follow the
instructions that we are going to give you and if you use the herbs that we have found to
clean nicotine from the body and to reduce the cravings. YOU CAN DO IT!!! And we'll show
you how.
Take 200 mg. twice a day of coenzyme Q10 this is a powerful antioxidant that protects the
lungs, the heart and increases oxygen to the brain.
Take grape seed extract to repair lung damage.
Smoking breaks down vitamin C therefore it is very important to take 5,000-20,000 mg. of
vitamin C a day.
Vitamin E is a very important antioxidant needed to repair cell damage cause by smoke.
Vitamin A helps repair the mucus membranes which are damaged by smoking.
For cravings take cayenne desensitizes the respiratory linings to tobacco and chemical
irritants. It's an antioxidant that stabilizes lung membranes preventing damage. The warm
peppery taste reduces cigarette cravings.
Ginger and lobelia prevent nausea and helps quitting reduces anxiety ginger produces
perspiration which helps to shed toxins generated from smoking.
Lobelia Relieves withdrawal, including irritability, hunger, poor concentration. It contains
alkaloids similar to those in nicotine, occupies same brain receptor sites and exerts nicotine
like effects without the damage that nicotine causes, this reduces cravings, and creates
aversion.
Oats reduce or eliminate tobacco cravings, also, they reduce number of cigarettes desired
even in those people not trying to quit.
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Natural Sinus Cures
Sinus problems can arise from several culprits. Allergies, colds and flu as well as a
condition known as sinusitis which is an infection causing inflammation.
Using over the counter nasal decongestant sprays can lead to a rebound effect so that the
very thing you`re using to help relieve the condition is exacerbating it or causing it`s
recurrence. Try these natural sinus remedies first and see if they don`t bring the relief you
are looking for.
Remember we are not doctors and do not diagnose, treat or cure disease. If symptoms last
more then a few days be sure to check with your physician.
Garlic
Sinus Cures: Often infection or bacteria can cause sinus problems. If you suspect this to be
the problem grate or crush one clove of garlic and place in a warm cup of water. Stir this
very well and fill an eye dropper with this solution. Place 8 drops of this in each nostril. Use
this for 3 - 4 days and often this is all it takes to end the infection.
Green Tea
Natural Sinus Cures: For those suffering sinus problems due to allergies or hay
fever start drinking more green tea. It is high in vitamin A and C which also makes it useful
for fighting colds and flu. Try replacing your morning coffee with a warm cup of tea or
drink it throughout the day warm or cold.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Natural Sinus remedies: Sometimes sinusitis is caused by the body being too alkaline. To
remedy this condition mix 2 teaspoons of unfiltered apple cider vinegar with mother in a
tall glass of water. Take this cider water every 90 minutes from morning until about 3
hours before bed. You can follow this for one to three days and then take this mix one three times a day for maintenance and prevention measures.
Wakame
Natural Sinus Cures: This seaweed is full of vitamins and minerals. It has several medicinal
qualities... among them are asthma and sinusitis. For the best overall effect mix this
seaweed with olive oil and komezu, (rice vinegar).
Yoga
Natural Sinus remedies: Yoga has many traditions and practices that go beyond the
stretching and physical agility exercises most often associated with it. One of the cleansing
practices is something called jalaneti or neti for short.
While this practice can be elaborate and in it`s most formal practice can be for spiritual
purification, the more basic practice is highly effective for treating several forms of sinus
problems. You can use a special pot made for doing this practice called a neti pot or you can
use a paper cup or even a small funnel.
Mix a cup of warm water together with half a teaspoon of natural sea salt or mineral salt.
Tilt your head to the side and back. Pour this salt solution down one nostril. Sometimes it
will come out the other nostril, other times down the throat or run back out the same
nostril.
Do this with each side of your nose. You can do this anytime you feel and allergy attack,
cold or other concern coming. It is also useful to practice regularly as a preventative
measure.
Goldenseal
Natural Sinus Cures: This herb is a natural anti-bacterial and effective infection fighter. It
helps dry up a runny nose and to stimulate drainage. You can get this at any health store in
capsule or tincture.
Herbal Mixture
Natural Sinus Cures: Take one teaspoon of tincture of each.... Echinacea, Elderflower,
Thyme and place into 3 cups of water, (750ml). Mix well and drink one cup at a time before
each meal.
More ACES Please
Natural Sinus Cures: For a winning hand against sinus problems of all kinds remembering
this phrase can give you what you need. The letter M in the word Moreis for magnesium,
then the vitamins A, C, and E and the mineral Selenium and the word Please with the letter
P for the mineral potassium.
These are very important nutritional components which many of the worlds populations
are often depleted of. Be sure to include more foods high in these nutrients and supplement
with quality nutritional supplements to insure you are getting the necessary levels for good
health.
Natto
Natural Sinus Cures: This food is fermented soybeans. The fermentation process enhances
many nutritional qualities which gives this food a medicinal nature while also being very
good for general health. Natto is very good for sinusitis among it`s other medicinal uses in
Asian medicine.
SLEEPLESSNESS
It is estimated that up to 35% of the worlds population suffers from mild to chronic sleep
disorders. From America to Europe to Asia the modern world does much to keep us uptight and up all night.
End the misery of sleepless nights by trying some or all of the following home
remedies.
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Sleep at last! The End to Sleepless Nights!
Insomnia remedies #1: Many will tell you if you are suffering a bout of insomnia to
try some meditation because many fall asleep while doing it. We do not recommend
using meditation this way.
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The reason is you will teach yourself to fall asleep during your session and this is
not effective. The key to using meditation is doing so when you will not fall asleep.
Practicing this daily will help you relax and remove stress. With stress relief you will
find yourself better able to get a restful nights sleep.
Cures for Insomnia #2: Drink Apple Cider Vinegar. It has magnesium which is
necessary for restful sleep. When the body is low in this important mineral it
produces neurotransmitters which over-stimulate the brain and keep you from
sleeping.
Cures for Insomnia #3: Turkey has tryptophan which the body converts into
serotonin and melatonin which both promotes sleep. You shouldn`t eat this at night
however. Eat it at lunch time which is when you should consume most of your days
protein. Be sure not to load yourself with processed carbohydrates as that is what
the body uses to convert the tryptophan in melatonin.
By consuming protein at lunch and only a small amount of complex carbohydrates
you will find it helps keep the afternoon lows to a minimum and helps you focus.
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For your evening meal leave off the protein and include things like brown rice, corn
on the cob, ginger tea and banana`s as these have both what the body needs to
convert the tryptophan, (from the turkey you ate at lunch), as well as their own
components that the body will convert to melatonin for a double whammy and just
what you need for a good nights sleep.
Cures for Insomnia #4: Take a relaxing bath with lavender essential oil. Take the
time to really relax and enjoy this bath. Afterward`s you will feel refreshed, but in a
very relaxed state.
Cures for Insomnia #5: Giving your body the vitamins and nutrition it needs will go
along way to helping sleep. Vitamin B complex which includes all the B`s are
paramount to a good nights sleep. These vitamins help regulate a number of bodily
functions. Tuna and other deep sea water fish are good sources of niacin, a
particularly helpful B vitamin for this condition.
Insomnia Remedies #6: Valerian is the best known herbal treatment, but I
recommend combining it with chamomile for best results. Each of these herbs are
helpful for relaxing and aiding sleep, but for those with insomnia combining the two
is often what it takes to get results.
Cures for Insomnia #7: We have already mentioned using lavender oil for a relaxing
bath, but many find it helpful to add a couple of drops to a tissue and placing under
their pillow. This aromatherapy works well for insomnia.
Cures for Insomnia #8: Get more Sunlight. Studies have shown that those who get
low levels of exposure to sunlight suffer higher rates of insomnia.
As soon as you rise in the morning open the curtains and enjoy your coffee where
you can get direct sunlight. Take an early morning walk. Walking 20 or 30 minutes
every morning is not only good exercise, but doing so outside in the sunshine will
give you needed exposure to the sun. Look for opportunities to get at least 20
minutes of sunshine a day.
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body to receive a good nights sleep. Eat more whole foods for better health and
sleep. In the morning eat lots of fiber along with some tofu or a handful of nuts or an
egg for protein.
Most of your days protein should be consumed at lunch as this will help you mind
focus and stave off the afternoon lulls. The evening meal should be your smallest
and should consist of soups and complex carbohydrates. Try not to eat for 3 hours
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STOMACH PROBLEMS
Why IBS Home Remedies? Because they work!
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common, often undiagnosed condition suffered by more and
more people world wide. In part this is because we continue to increase our consumption
of heavily processed and chemically lased food, sugary foods and an ever increasing
amount of meats. As we eat more of the aforementioned foods, we eat less and less of
whole, natural and fibrous foods which could help relieve us of this condition.
IBS home remedies can not only help end this condition, but are often the very components
of a healthy lifestyle!
• IBS home remedies #1: Food therapy. Eat more whole foods high in fiber.
Fiber is good for the bowels to keep them regular and for removing toxins from the
body. Fresh vegetables, beans, fruits and some nuts like almonds are good choices.
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Dairy, meats, heavily processed foods with hydrogenated oils and high sugar
contents and greasy foods should be avoided or greatly reduced.
IBS home remedies #2: Anger and stress are major contributors to many of today`s
chronic conditions. To reduce stress and feelings of anger eat a more healthy diet as
nutrition often plays an important role in hormone and other chemical productions
of the body that effect emotional feelings. Learn basic meditation as Harvard and
other studies have shown they produce the relaxation response.
IBS home remedies #3: Learn the facts about vitamins and other nutritional
components and how they play a role in preventing and remedying this and other
health concerns.
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IBS home remedies #4: As herbal treatments Peppermint and Licorice tea`s often
work great. Licorice is a natural anti-inflammatory. Peppermint is an antispasmodic.
When suffering from irritable bowel syndrome it is often because the bowel is
inflamed from the overload of toxins and hard to digest foods...licorice tea drank
daily can relieve this condition.
For peppermint many herbalist say that using the oil to make a tea is useful for this
condition. If following this advise you would place 3 drops of oil in a quarter cup of
hot water and drink in the morning and again at night.
However, in British studies it was found that when taken in a specially coated pill
called, ("enteric coated"), that helps determine where the oil is absorbed by the
body, it worked the best. When no coating was used the British studies showed the
body absorbed the oil before it reached the colon and therefore had no effect on
remedying the irritable bowel condition.
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success then go to your herbalist or health food store and ask for enteric coated
peppermint pills and follow the packages dosage recommendations.
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When you exercise you sweat which helps remove toxins which also helps relieve
this condition. Learn basic Yoga or Tai Chi or simply take a 30 minute brisk walk
each day. Of course if you are under a doctors care be sure to consult them first.
IBS home remedies #5: Exercise. As already mentioned stress and feelings of anger
are major contributors to this condition and exercise helps relieve those feelings. In
addition exercise gets your bowels moving and aids many important functions of the
body.
IBS home remedies #6: We often see problems like irritable bowel syndrome as only
a physical problem. As such we look to modern medicine for some magic potion or
quick fix.
We want to continue to do the same things we always have, but some how get a
different result. As long as you live as you have been... you will get the same result. If
your choices have lead to an inflamed bowel then you need to consider changing
your habits.
Many of us see our bodies, minds and spirits as separate. Understanding that they
are connected can bring back balance. We recommend finding a spiritual faith of
your choosing as one of the natural remedies for this condition.
Both in clinical style studies under the rigors of scientific guidelines, as well in
practical observation it has been found that those who actively practice their
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spiritual or religious faith have more peace and resolve which often leads to greater
health.
IBS home remedies #7: Marriage can have an effect on this condition and our health
in general. In the modern world the institution of marriage has become more of an
amusement ride. We get on and stay on as long as it is fun.. and when it`s not..we get
off. For others, many are choosing to remain single.
It is our belief that marriage is part of the design of creation. For those of you that
want a scientific approach, you should know that Harvard, Yale and others have
done clinical style studies on the effects on health of those in committed marriages
compared to those in other forms of relationships and those with no relationship.
It has been clearly demonstrated that those in a marriage where both partners are
committed to each other and the marriage have a significant advantage with health.
Relating to this condition... married couples are more likely to eat home prepared
meals rather then eating out. When experiencing difficult times married couples are
able to rely on each other, reducing stress and feelings of frustration and anger.
For those interested in a spiritual faith that centers around marriage and family you
can learn about The Family Federation for World Peace.
Remember that illness is an imbalance of body, mind and spirit. To regain balance we
recommend eating more whole foods, practice daily deep breathing and meditation, prayer,
develop a strong family and married life and actively practice a spiritual faith of your
choosing.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Make the home remedies on this
site your first step to a healthy lifestyle.
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Home Remedies For Tinnitus
In Latin, tinnire means "to ring". Tinnitus is the medical term for "ringing in the ears,". It is
the perception of ringing, hissing, or other sound in the ears when no external sound is
present. It affects 1 in 5 of the World's population, and touches over 33% of the elderly
community. It may be intermittent or constant in character, mild or severe in intensity,
vary from a low roar or throbbing to a high-pitch sound so deafening the individual may
hear nothing else. It may be subjective -audible only to the patient or may be objective
which is audible to others. It may or may not be associated with a hearing impairment.
Tinnitus isn't a disease. It's a symptom that can be caused by a number of medical
conditions.
What are the causes of Tinnitus ?
Cause of tinnitus #1: Most tinnitus comes from damage to the microscopic endings of the
hearing nerve in the inner ear.
Cause of tinnitus #2: Hearing loss. Doctors and scientists have discovered that people
with different kinds of hearing loss also have tinnitus. Too much exposure to loud noise can
cause tinnitus.
Cause of tinnitus #3: Long-term use of certain medications. Aspirin used in large doses,
quinine, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs can affect inner ear cells. Trauma-related
damage to your inner ear.
Cause of tinnitus #4: Temporomandibular joint problems. These are "jaw joint" disorders,
and they may result in clicking or grating noises when you move the jaw.
Cause of tinnitus #5: Stiffening of the bones in the middle ear.
Cause of tinnitus #6: A hole in or a rupture of the eardrum.
Cause of tinnitus #7: Ear infection. If an infection reduces your ability to hear outside
noises, you're more likely to hear the noises related to tinnitus.
Cause of tinnitus #8: Ear wax. Buildup of excess wax in your ear can reduce your ability to
hear or inflammation of the eardrum membrane, the middle ear, or the inner ear.
Cause of tinnitus #9: Allergies, tumors, and problems in the heart and blood vessels, jaws,
and neck can cause tinnitus. High blood cholesterol clogs arteries that supply oxygen to the
nerves of the inner ear. If you are older, advancing age is generally accompanied by a
certain amount of hearing nerve impairment and tinnitus.
Cause of tinnitus #10: Diet can affect tinnitus. Specific foods may trigger tinnitus. Foods
include red wine, grain-based spirits, cheese, and chocolate quinine/tonic water, high fat,
high sodium can all make tinnitus worse in some people.
Cause of tinnitus #11: Stress is not a direct cause of tinnitus, but it will generally make an
already existing case worse. Ringing in the ears also sometimes accompanies vertigo
(dizziness).
Cause of tinnitus #12: Maskers are small electronic devices that use sound to make
tinnitus less noticeable. Maskers do not make tinnitus go away, but they make the ringing
or roaring seem softer.
Alternative treatments:
Some people have taken minerals such as magnesium or zinc, herbal preparations such as
Ginkgo biloba, homeopathic remedies, or B vitamins for their tinnitus and found them to be
helpful. Others have experienced tinnitus relief with acupuncture, sacral therapy, magnets,
hyperbaric oxygen, or hypnosis.
Home Remedies for Tinnitus and Ringing in the ears
Home remedies for Tinnitus #1: Take 300 mg. a day of Coenzyme Q10 This powerful
antioxidant is crucial in the effectiveness of the immune system and the circulation to the
ears.
Home remedies for Tinnitus #2: Bayberry bark, burdock root, goldenseal, hawthorn leaf
and flower and myrrh gum purify the blood and counter act infection.
Home remedies for Tinnitus #3: Ginkgo biloba helps to reduce dizziness and improve
hearing loss related to reduce blood flow to the ears.
Home remedies for Tinnitus #4: Eat fresh pineapple frequently to reduce inflammation.
Home remedies for Tinnitus #5: Include in your diet plenty of garlic, kelp and sea
vegetable.
Home remedies for Tinnitus #6: For ringing in the ears, mix 1 teaspoon of salt and 1
teaspoon of glycerin in 1 pint of warm water. Use a nasal spray bottle to spray each nostril
with the solution until it begins to drain into the back of the throat. Spray the throat with
the mixture as well. Do this three times a day.
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Toenail fungus home remedies
Nutritional Supplements for toenail fungus natural cure
Acidophilus supplements replenish the "friendly" bacteria that inhibit pathogens such as
fungi. Take 1 teaspoon of acidophilus powder or two capsules on an empty stomach twice a
day.
Take a multivitamin that includes the B vitamins and vitamins A and E daily.
Vitamin C increases immunity against fungi. Take 3,000 milligrams of vitamin C with
bioflavonoids daily.
Zinc increases immunity, inhibits fungi, and helps to heal skin tissue. Take 50 milligrams
daily, with food.
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a good source of sulfur, which is believed to fight fungi. It
is now available in cream or spray form to apply topically to affected areas.
Home remedies for toenail fungus using herbal treatments
Apple-cider vinegar applied to a washcloth can be rubbed between your toes to relieve the
itch and remove scales and dead skin.
Calendula cream, ointment, or tincture diluted in warm water has anti- fungal, astringent,
and healing properties, and can be used two to three times a day.
Drinking a cup of chamomile tea three times a day, and also applying the tea directly to the
affected area with a cotton ball three times a day, should help.
Garlic extract is one of the best herbal antifungals. Take 6 teaspoonfuls each day. In
addition, you can put raw garlic in a blender and apply it to the rash three times a day with
a cotton ball. Dust your feet and shoes with garlic powder daily. Garlic's antifungal
properties have been documented by clinical studies, which show that people taking garlic
have blood serum levels with significant antifungal activity.
Ginger tea, made from 2 ounces of fresh ginger root simmered in 8 ounces of water for
twenty minutes, contains more than twenty different antifungal compounds. Drink a cup of
ginger tea three times a day. You can also make compresses by soaking cotton in the tea
and apply them to the affected area for five minutes three times a day
Goldenseal is a good antifungal agent. Add 5 drops of the tincture to juice and drink it three
times a day. Or simmer 6 teaspoons of the dried herb in a cup of water for twenty minutes
to make tea. Strain out the herbal matter and apply the tea to the rash with a fresh cotton
ball three times a day
Drink a cup of lemongrass tea three times a day and also apply the used tea bags to the
affected area. This should help toe nail fungus to clear faster.
Olive leaf extract has antifungal properties and helps to fortify the immune system. Take
250 milligrams three times a day.
Pau d'arco tea may be sipped three times a day to increase the body's immunity and
enhance lymphatic drainage.
A mixture of 2 tablespoons of paud'arco tincture, 4 teaspoon each of tea tree and lavender
tincture, 1/8 teaspoon of peppermint tincture, and 4 ounces of vinegar can be added to
enough warm water to make a healing foot bath. Use this treatment three times a day,
drying the feet thoroughly afterward.
Turmeric oil, diluted with two parts water to one part turmeric oil, can be applied to the
affected area with a cotton ball three times a day to speed healing of your fungal infection.
Additionally, you can take 300 milligrams of turmeric extract orally three times a day.
Some commercial antifungal lotions combine herbals with pharmaceuticals to get the
benefits of both. Also, mixtures of antifungal herbs work synergistically, or much better,
than single herbs. One such product combines tolnaftate, myrrh, tea tree oil, aloe vera,
calendula, rosemary, and thyme.
Aromatherapy for toenail fungus
Add 10 drops of tea tree oil to a pan of warm water to make a therapeutic foot soak. Soak
your feet for twenty minutes three times a day. Dry your feet completely afterward. You
can then apply a few drops of oil directly to the rash. If you find it irritating, dilute it with an
equal amount of vegetable oil. You can also paint tea tree oil on affected toenails twice a
day to keep the fungus at bay. Remember never to drink this oil.
Myrrh, which has antifungal and astringent properties, can also be made into a footwash.
Add 10 drops of myrrh oil or 1 milliliter of tincture of myrrh to a pan of warm water.
Soak your feet for twenty minutes three times a day. Dry your feet completely afterward.
Caution: Do not use myrrh during pregnancy.
Homeopathy remedies for toenail fungus
Silica is the mainstay of homeopathic treatment for toe nail fungus. It is
particularly good if you have cracks between your toes and are producing lots of smelly
sweat. Take it as recommended by the manufacturer.
Rub a few drops of homeopathic Thuja directly on the affected area twice a day.
TOENAIL FUNGUS REMEDIES USING ACUPRESSURE
Apply slight pressure for ten seconds at the base of the little toe where it joins the fourth
toe. Repeat this three times twice a day.
OTHER THERAPIES FOR TOENAIL FUNGUS
Ultraviolet light, in the form of a heat lamp or sunbathing, helps to dry up the fungus.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TOENAIL FUNGUS
Wash your feet twice a day, then dry them completely, using a new towel each time.
Wear white, 100-percent cotton socks and change them at least daily so that they stay dry.
Wash your socks in chlorine bleach to prevent re-infection.
Place cotton balls in the webs between your toes to keep them open and dry.
Wear open sandals whenever possible to allow air to circulate between your toes.
Air out your shoes and sprinkle a powder containing an antifungal such as tolnaftate
(Aftate, NP-27, Tinactin, Ting, Zeasorb-AF) inside them during flare-ups and afterward, to
prevent recurrences.
Wear shoes when walking in gyms or pool locker rooms.
Do not share your socks or shoes with anyone.
Do not scratch your feet. This can only spread the fungal infection and increase the risk of a
secondary infection.
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Home Remedies for toothache
A toothache usually results when the pulp, the innermost layer of the tooth and the part
that contains the blood and nerve supply, becomes irritated and inflamed. The ache may be
a persistent dull, throbbing pain or a sharp, stabbing one, or it may hurt only when you
chew or bite down on the tooth. Your tooth may be sensitive to heat or cold.
Toothaches commonly occur when decay erodes the tooth enamel (the outer covering of
the tooth) and the dentin (the body of the tooth), the two layers that surround the pulp. A
toothache may also be caused by gum disease, poor dental work, infection or inflammation
of the pulp, death of the tooth's nerve, injury to a tooth, a loose tooth, loss of a filling or
crown, or receding gums. A sinus infection can sometimes cause pain that mimics a
toothache as well.
TOOTHACHE HELPFUL TREATMENTS
If you develop a toothache, you should consult your dentist as soon as possible. Failure to
the treat the underlying cause of a toothache could result in the loss of the tooth.
Home remedies can provide temporary relief until you visit your dentist. Essential oils that
help ease toothache pain include chamomile, myrrh, peppermint, and tea tree. Apply one
drop of any of these or a drop of Toothache Oil to the tooth and the surrounding area to
ease the pain. For additional relief, apply a Toothache Compress on your face near the
aching tooth.
To soothe teething pain in babies, chamomile oil is one of the safest and most effective
remedies.
Massage Baby's Teething Blend onto the affected gum area.
HOME REMEDIES BLENDS
The home remedies blends below are essential oil formulas you can prepare at home.
Toothache Oil
1/8 ounce carrier oil
6 drops tea tree oil
4 drops chamomile oil
2 drops myrrh oil
2 drops peppermint oil
Place the carrier oil in a clean container and add the essential oils. Gently turn the
container upside down several times or roll it between your hands for a few minutes to
blend. Apply one drop on the aching tooth and the surrounding gum, as needed.
Toothache Compress
1 quart hot water
2 drops chamomile oil
1 drop peppermint oil
Pour the water into a two-quart glass bowl and disperse the oils in the water. Saturate a
clean cloth in the water and apply the compress to your face near the aching tooth. Repeat
as often as necessary.
Baby's Teething Blend
1/8 ounce sunflower oil
1 drop chamomile oil
Add the chamomile oil to the sunflower oil and blend. Massage a drop into your baby's
gums as needed.
Any infection that reaches the root of one of your teeth can cause toothache pain. This can
be from bacteria, abscess or even a sinus condition. In addition pain can come from a
cracked tooth, lost filling or a sudden impact to the face.
Often when we are in the most pain we can`t immediately get a dental appointment. The
following are some natural remedies to relieve pain fast while you wait for the dentist. In
addition we will offer some natural gum and tooth care idea`s for helping prevent the next
toothache.
The authors of this site are not doctors and do not diagnose, treat or cure disease of any kind.
The remedies offered her or our opinion and for informational purposes only and not any
form of medical advice. Always consult a health care professional before using these or any
natural remedies. Health is always your responsibility and you should make informed
decisions about what is safe and appropriate for your situation.
Here`s something to chew on for that tooth pain!
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Home remedies for toothache #1: Clove has long been used for toothache relief and
is often found in topical dental solutions for quick pain relief and to reduce infection.
It`s oil is found in common over the counter pain relief gels. You can get the oil or
the leaves. Both are useful for temporary pain relief. If you use the oil, use just a dab
on the tooth that has pain. Do not swallow this oil as even a teaspoon full can be
toxic if ingested.
A couple of the leaves can be just as effective. Place in your mouth and chew just a
little to release the oil... then place in the mouth near the problem tooth in between
the gum and lip like someone who is chewing tobacco.
Leave for up to 30 minutes. Repeat as often as needed until you can see the dentist.
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Home remedies for toothache #2: Make a powder of ginger and cayenne
pepper and add a couple of drops of apple cider vinegar to make a paste.Cayenne
pepper has capsaicin a natural pain reliever. Ginger will help relieve inflammation
and the vinegar can help kill bacteria.
Saturate a cotton ball with the paste and place directly on the tooth. This paste can
irritate the gum's so try to keep it on the tooth and not on the gum's.
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Home remedies for toothache #3: Get some activated charcoal at your local health
food store and use a heaping teaspoon with enough water to make a paste. Take a
tea bag, ( black and green tea are both good), and moisten and apply the past to the
tea bag. Place in the mouth over the affected tooth and gently bite down until the
paste is squished around the tooth, but being careful not to break the tea bag. In
most cases you will feel relief in about 10 minutes.
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Home remedies for toothache #4: For some types of toothache 3% hydrogen
peroxide which can be found in any drugstore or supermarket can be aneffective
remedy for temporary relief of pain. Swiss a couple of caps full of this solution
around the affected area for 30 seconds. Spit out and rinse mouth with warm water.
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Home remedies for toothache #5: Salt has long been used to help with toothaches.
We recommend using sea salt or mineral salt as regular table salt has been stripped
of its minerals and other natural components. Take a cup of warm water and a
teaspoon of sea salt and swish in your mouth for 30 seconds and spit out. The salt
will help reduce swelling and the minerals can aid healing.
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Home Remedies for Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are abnormally enlarged veins that appear close to the skin's surface. They
occur usually in the calves and thighs and is the result of malfunctioning valves inside the
veins as prolonged pressure or obstruction of the veins.
Varicose veins can develop in people from standing or sitting for long periods of time, poor
exercise, pregnancy, excessive weight, prolonged constipation, people who habitually sit
with their legs crossed. Also heavy lifting put increased pressure on legs increasing the
likelihood of developing varicose veins. Heart failure, liver disease, and abdominal tumors
can contribute in the formation of varicose veins. Heredity is also a factor for many
individuals. A deficiency of Vitamin C and bioflavonoids can weaken the collagen structure
in the vein walls, which can lead to varicose veins.
Varicose veins are very common and affect approximately 10% of the population. More
women than men are affected. In some cases if varicose veins are not treated properly,
some complications can emerge. The characteristics more common are: swelling,
restlessness, leg sores, itching, leg cramps, feeling ofheaviness in the legs and fatigue.
We recommend
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins #1: Eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fish
and fresh fruits and vegetables. The diet also has to be low in fat and carbohydrates.
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins #2: Eat as many blackberries and cherries as you
can. They help to prevent varicose veins, and if you have them they may ease the
symptoms.
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins #3:Including ginger, onions, garlic and pineapple in
your diet is beneficial.
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins #4: Your diet has to be high in fiber to prevent
constipation and keep the bowels clean.
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins #5:Avoid as much as possible sugar, ice cream, fried
foods, peanuts, junk foods, cheeses, tobacco, salt, alcohol, animal protein, and processed
and refined foods.
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins #6: Do a daily routine of exercise. Walking,
swimming and bicycling all promote good circulation. It is very important that in
complement maintain a healthy weight.
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins #7: Do not wear tight clothes because they restrict
blood flow. The only exception is when wearing medical compression stockings from
manufacturers such as Ames Walker and
Rejuva Health.
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins #8: At least once a day elevate your legs above the
heart level for 20' to alleviate symptoms.
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins #9:Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time,
crossing your legs doing heavy lifting and putting any unnecessary pressure on your legs.
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins #10: If you at work are sitting on a desk all day,
make sure you take breaks to walk around. you can also flex your muscles and wiggle your
toes to increase blood flow. If it is possible try to rest your feet on an object that is elevated
from the floor when seated.
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins #11: If you at work have to stand for long period of
time, shift your weight between your feet, stand on your toes, or take breaks to walk
around to alleviate pressure.
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins #12:Elevate your feet at all moment at home while
watching TV or sitting down to read.
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins #13: To ease pain and stimulate circulation, fill a tub
with cold water and simulate waking.
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins #14:Avoid scratching the itchy skin above varicose
veins. This can cause ulceration and bleeding.
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins #15:After bathing apply Castor oil over the varicose
veins affected and massage into your legs from the feet.
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Home Remedies for Vitiligo
Vitiligo are chalk-white spots, streaks, and patches of skin and hair where normal
pigmentation has been lost due to destruction of the melanocytes, or pigment cells. Once
the melanocytes are destroyed, no more melanin, or pigment, is made in these sites.
The white patches usually appear symmetrically on both sides of the body. Vitiligo affects
approximately 1 percent of the population. The condition is more common in dark-skinned
people and, while noticeable in people with light- colored skin, it can be extremely
distressing to people with darker complexions. It most often develops between the ages of
ten and thirty. Common sites of pigment loss include exposed areas of the skin, such as the
central face, fingers, hands, wrists, body folds, sites of injury, and the hair. The mucous
membranes and areas around moles are other commonly affected sites.
Vitiligo is thought to be an autoimmune problem in which the body attacks its own pigment
cells and kills them. There is often a precipitating factor such as stress or illness in a
predisposed person. Thirty percent of people with this disorder have a family history of
vitiligo, so there is obviously a genetic component. In addition, there is often a family or
personal history of other connective-tissue or endocrine disease also related to an immune
problem. These include alopecia areata, thyroid disease, diabetes, Addison's disease (a
disorder of the adrenal glands), and pernicious anemia.
Vitiligo is a chronic disease, and its course is variable. Most commonly, it comes on rapidly,
followed by a period of stability or slow progression of the problem. In about 30 percent of
cases, the affected skin may begin to repigment naturally in sun-exposed areas as
melanocytes migrate in from surrounding normal skin or from deep in the hair follicles.
Skin that recovers in this way or with treatment usually shows small dots of
repigmentation around involved hair follicles.
Home remedies for Vitiligo
Home remedies for Vitiligo #1: A small study at the Department of Dermatology of the
University of Alabama Birmingham Medical Center found that supplementation with folic
acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin C resulted in noticeable repigmentation of the subjects' skin.
I therefore suggest taking a vitamin-B complex containing 100 milligrams of each of the
major B vitamins and at least 400 micrograms of folic acid daily; 1,000 micrograms of
vitamin B12 daily, and 2,000 milligrams of vitamin C twice daily.
Home remedies for Vitiligo #2: Homeopathic remedies that may be recommended for
vitiligo include Alum, Natrumcarbonicum, Phosphorus, Sepia, Silica, and Sulfur. The exact
remedy is best chosen by a qualified homeopath.
Home remedies for Vitiligo #3: Opaque cosmetic cover-ups such as Dermablend and
Covermark can be exactly matched to your normal skin tone. Such products are commonly
used for small areas of pigment loss, especially on the face and hands. However, they do
rub off and have to be reapplied during the day.
Home remedies for Vitiligo #4: Apply a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of
30 or higher on a daily basis to all depigmented spots to protect the affected skin from
sunburn and photoaging. A sunblock containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide is
preferable. Do this even if you do not anticipate being outdoors, as your skin is exposed to
sunlight through windows in your home and car. Areas of vitiligo no longer have any
protective pigment, burn easily, and are more susceptible to developing skin cancer. A
product called Total Block combines an SPF of 60 with antioxidants and cover-up
protective liquid makeup to cover and protect areas of vitiligo in a cosmetically pleasing
way.
Avoid skin trauma as much as possible, as cuts and abrasions frequently are followed by
vitiligo in the affected areas.
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Vaginitis can be remedied naturally
Vaginal infection is suffered by an estimated 75% of all women. There are many causes and
types of infections related to this condition. Menopause, child birth, antibiotics, impaired
immune function and even stress can cause a vaginal imbalance which leads to infection or
inflammation.
One of the first questions often asked is what is the difference between bacterial vaginitis
and a yeast infection. A yeast infection is one form of this condition if the out break is
located in or around the vagina. Yeast infections can break out elsewhere, such as the
mouth, toenails and fingernails.
Bacterial infections of the vagina have other causes such as inflammation, other forms of
bacteria, etc. So the most important thing to understand is that vaginitis is a condition of
the vagina. Excess yeast is only one of those conditions.
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Probiotics are very useful for many forms of this condition. In the west yogurt with
live cultures is the most recommended fermented food for this remedy. However,
for those who are familiar with this site know, we feel dairy is not the best choice of
food. Asia has a long history of fermented foods that have probiotics useful in
remedying this condition. Kimchi, natto, miso paste and tempeh are among some of
the best choices. In addition to being delicious, we believe they are great not only for
protection against vaginal infection, but a whole host of health benefits.
Organic apple cider vinegar with mother is another great natural remedy for
vaginitis. Begin each morning with 2 teaspoons in eight ounces of water. If you find
you have a yeast infection you can also apply this vinegar externally to the vaginal
area.
Garlic is a natural antifungal and antibacterial that has many health bringing
qualities. Try to include more of this food in your weekly diet. Experiment with
different ways of preparing until you find ways that are comfortable for you to
include this life giving food. You can also apply this externally. To get the most out of
garlic whether eating or applying externally you need to either chew or grate it so
that the fluid from inside comes out which has the healthy benefits. For those that
just can`t eat the food you can supplement or try a combination of eating and
supplementing since real food has other components that work with each other that
you don`t find in supplements.
Try Aromatherapy for a relaxing remedy for vaginitis. Combine the oils Myrrh,
Lavender and Tea tree to your bath. All three are antifungals. Tea tree can help fight
infections. In addition to using lavender in the bath I recommend using a diffuser
with lavender in it while bathing. Stress often contributes to this and other
conditions and lavender aromatherapy is a great aid for relaxation.
As an herbal treatment try calendula. You can get this in a salve or make your own.
It can relieve irritation and itching. This herbal remedy can also be used as an
infusion. Vaginitis is often caused from inflammation and calendula is a natural antiinflammatory.
For a Native American remedy try Goldenseal. This herb is a natural antiinflammatory and antibacterial. Many knowledgeable in this area agree that this
herb is excellent for conditions affecting the eyes, intestines, nose and vagina. Using
a diluted infusion as a douche can be very effective for some forms of vaginitis. For
internal use take 800 - 1000 milligrams daily in capsule form. Break the total dosage
into 2 or 3 doses during the day. You can also take this in tincture form with water
two or three times daily. Please consult your herbalist about how to prepare these.
Remember that all illness is an imbalance of body, mind and spirit. To regain balance we
recommend eating more whole foods, fish and sea vegetation. Meditate and practice daily
deep breathing. Actively practice a spiritual faith of your choosing.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Make the home remedies on this
site your first step to a healthier lifestyle.
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Home Remedies For Warts - Eliminate genital warts naturally
Most Popular Home Remedies for Warts
Home Remedies for warts #1: Fresh Aloe vera juice is applied directly to dissolve warts
and tone the skin.
Home Remedies for warts #2: Proteolytic Enzymes:
Papaya (papain), Pineapple (bromelain), banana peel and figs contain enzymes that digest
and dissolve warts in a safe manner.
Home Remedies for warts #3: The fresh plant, sap (figs) or concentrate (papain) can be
applied; any of these can be taped to the skin for several hours.
Home Remedies for warts #4: Milkweed a weed that is wide spread across North
America; the fresh milky sap of the leaf or stem is applied directly to warts once a day.
Usually works dramatically; non-irritating, does not affect normal skin.
Home Remedies for warts #5: Increase the amount of sulfur-containing amino acids in
your diet by eating more asparagus, citrus fruits, eggs, garlic, and onions.
Home remedies to eliminate warts
One of the most skin conditions are common warts these unsightly bumps that usually
appear in hands, face, neck and décolleté.
They are not painful, even if they are too large can become annoying, but are associated
with ugliness. They are common in children and adolescents and usually fade over time.
Conventional wisdom has a host of remedies against them.
Treatment 1 Milk fresh fig
A simple way to remove warts short term is the implementation of milk fresh fig. We need
fresh fig 1 for each wart.
Preparation
Pumping of fresh fig.
How to apply
Apply milk of fig on each wart, but within its outline.
Cover the area with a bandage or gauze.
Keep the poultice for 8 hours.
Repeat the cure for 9 days, renewing the milk daily.
Treatment 2 Slugs
Preparation and application
Find a slug or snail in the field and pick it up.
Rub with the slug each warts, Impregnating it with her spittle.
Not cover the warts and wash the affected area until after more than 24 hours.
Eliminate warts naturally
They are presented in various sizes and shapes and are usually located on the hands and
fingers, but sometimes may occur elsewhere in the body.
This is because it is spread by direct contact. That is, for the conact of a body part with
another. Touching a wart on your hand, you can take the virus with the fingers and transfer
it to another part of the skin surface
Those who appear in the feet are called plantar warts are very painful and making the
person unable to walk properly. It must be very careful with genital warts which require
medical attention.
Warts Remedies
Warts remedy # 1: Rub the wart with a piece of garlic or garlic juice.
Warts remedy # 2: Immerse plantar warts in hot water every night.
Popular Remedy # 3: Apply vitamin E oil, essential oil of cloves or sage, aloe vera (aloe)
directly on the wart.
Warts remedy # 4: Soak several slices of lemon in apple cider with a little salt and
marinate for two weeks. After that time, take the slices of lemon and rub over the wart.
Warts remedy # 5: Rub a piece of chalk, a raw potato or banana peel on the wart.
Warts remedy # 6: Apply a drop of castor oil to the wart twice daily and cover with a
bandage or tape.
Warts remedy # 7: Form a thick paste with a spoonful of castor oil with baking soda.
Apply the paste a couple of times a day and then cover witha bandage.
Recommendations
There are several recommendations to prevent and combat warts
Do not walk Descals. If you walk Descals in the locker room, pools, gyms or showers in the
carpets of the hotels, there are great chances that the virus is there. The best protection is
footwear.
Cover your cuts and scrapesIf you have cuts or scrapes to disinfect rápdiamente the bucket
and then cover with a bandage until healed, because if it does the virus can easily be
introduced under the skin. It should be especially careful if the cut or opening is around the
cuticle, which can cause a particularly malignant type of wart (warts periunqueales) which
are difficult to treat.
Keep feet dry If you have warts on your feet, try to keep as dry as possible and to develop
warts in the moisture. The best practice is to change socks at least three times a day and
then apply a medicated talc. Similarly, it is beneficial change his shoes frequently and
allowed to dry completely.
Verify the use of medication Some medications to soften and get rid of warts contain
salicylic acid. However, they are not recommended for diabetics and people with
circulation problems.
Do not touch the warts Warts can spread very easily, if you touch his hand, he risks
appearing there or any other area of body to be played later.
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Home Remedies to loose weight
Many people are unhappy with their weight and body type, and embarks on a quest to get
fit, constantly looking for quick fixes for weight loss, often misguided and / or unsafe and
ineffective. Losing weight requires planning and preparation. In most cases, it is possible to
lose weight through carefully planned diet and exercise. When it comes to more dramatic
needs, talking to
a doctor about the options will help like liposuction or tummy tucks.
Many weight-loss remedies that are common and people do not take into account that
children, adolescents and adults have different energy requirements and should be careful
when choosing a plan and the remedies to lose weight for a child, the remedy for weight
loss adolescent or the remedy to lose weight in an adult should be made different.
Another safe and popular weight loss remedy goes by the name of Phentramin-D. This
weight loss remedy is created in an FDA approved facility and can be acquired without a
prescription. Some say that it's weight loss effects are even more potent and efficient to
that of its predecessor, prescription Phentermine.
In children and preteens, it is important to maintain a healthy weight and more important
to support the young body that needs more and more food to promote growth of bones,
muscles and brain cells. Pre-teen's body needs a balance to gain the strength necessary for
systemic transition to puberty and teenage years. It is also a crucial time to establish eating
habits and lifestyles in the feeding, exercise, and attitudes of self-esteem and confidence.
While the waist of a child may or may not become a problem, priority should be a healthy
body for his age. Becoming healthy and ensure that the body is supported in performing
their normal duties, such as the digestive system and stomach, will mean a better chance to
stabilize weight and keep it!
The teen years mean change - changes in mood, emotions, physical appearance, attitude,
and almost everything else. With this transition comes change in body shape for boys and
girls. Girls tend to get fat a little and widen the hips. Boys tend to fill up and accumulate
most muscle mass with exercise, but there are a large percentage that can fight to get rid of
baby fat. The search for remedies for weight loss, weight-loss remedies and cures for
weight loss with the use of synthetic drugs is very popular, but seldom cash or health
insurance for short or long term.
Unfortunately, this often leads to a whimsical series of diets to lose weight. While the yo-yo
diet can be effective in the short term, long term weight fluctuations can affect balance the
body's metabolism - leading to systemic confusion and a sluggish metabolism, gradually
making the task of losing weight that is healthy increasingly difficult. This slower
metabolism can eventually lead to weight gain, even when eating normally. Home remedies
are rarely effective weight loss.
Some people follow unhealthy plans weight loss diets such as hunger, weight loss
prescription medications, home remedies or medicines for weight loss over-the-counter to
control your appetite. Although many of these products are advertised as healthy
supplements for weight loss, some contain harmful stimulants that raise heart rate and
speed the metabolism of an artificial way. Not all weight-loss remedies are safe or effective.
Even some cases natural products for weight control and weight loss remedies containing
ephedra and other harmful stimulants that can have negative effects on the body.
Ultimately, the regime is unrealistic and often lost pounds return with a vengeance after
they stop using the product.
A natural way to lose weight and keep
Rather than treating problems in isolation, naturopaths prefer to take a holistic look at the
individual and encompass a variety of factors including diet, lifestyle, personality type,
environment and emotional elements - thereby supporting the health of individuals in its
entirety.
Other tips and remedies for weight loss and slimming incorporate relaxation techniques
into your daily routine to better cope with stress. It is well known that our body reacts to
stress releasing cortisol which causes fat is stored around the waist, hips and abdominal
area. Vital organs in the body that are instrumental in controlling weight, metabolism and
regulation of energy expenditure, they need systemic balance to function properly.
Natural supplements for weight loss offer ingredients that have been used in traditional
medicine for thousands of years to support the healthy functioning of the metabolism,
helping to promote a balanced weight. More recently, research has confirmed the wisdom
of these remedies to lose weight naturally.
Many natural remedies incorporating herbal ingredients that have proven effective in
controlling appetite and metabolism. But not all manufacturers of natural remedies for
weight loss methods use high-quality manufacturing or incorporate herbal extraction
methods to ensure the bioavailability and balance of all active ingredients contained in
herbs. You should also take into consideration that the formulas for adults are not
necessarily safe for children or adolescents. These manufacturing methods also reduce the
likelihood of side effects and maintains all active ingredients in perfect balance - exactly as
nature envisioned. Before you buy drugs to lose weight, make sure the reputation and
manufacturing methods used, such as a guarantee of satisfaction and the development of
products overseen by certified pharmacists.
Some herbal ingredients that have proven effective and safe in slimming remedies are:
Fennel - Has been used since ancient times to reduce appetite and was traditionally used
to prevent 'growling stomachs' during church services!.
Peppermint - Is an herb of the mint family and has been used for hundreds of years to
promote healthy digestion. Relax the muscles of the digestive tract and stimulates the
natural flow of digestive juices and bile, thereby assisting the body to digest and process
food efficiently. Peppermint has also been shown to facilitate healthy digestion by calming
the stomach.
Dandelion - Is particularly nutritious. It contains substantial levels of vitamins A, C, D, and
B complex and iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, manganese, copper, choline, calcium,
boron and silicon. The bitter principle of dandelion stimulates digestion, including the
secretion of salivary and gastric juices.
Licorice - Originates in the Mediterranean and the Middle East and has many uses,
including being a general tonic for the digestive system. A recent human study found that a
preparation of licorice may reduce body fat. Fifteen people of normal weight consumed
licorice for 2 months (3.5 g per day). The mass of body fat was measured before and after
treatment. Licorice reduced the mass of body fat and suppressed the hormone aldosterone.
Another study found that a topical preparation of glycyrrhetinic acid (a component of
licorice) could reduce the thickness of fat in the thigh in humans.
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Homemade Remedies For whitening teeth
We all want white sparkling teeth, just li most movie stars, but let face it; who has the
money to buy those expensive systems advertised on TV? and worse yet; who can afford
visiting the dentist for one of those laser session that con cost hundreds and hundreds on
dollars? Home remedies for whitening teeth are a great alternative for fast, safe and
inexpensive teeth whitening.
Home Remedies for whitening teeth #1:
Make a paste by mixing
2 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide
2 teaspoons of baking soda.
Place the mixture in a small bowl. The thickness of the paste should be consistent as the
typical thickness of toothpaste. For a beter taste, add a bit of mint or just a scoop of
toothpaste can be combined with the home-made paste for whitening teeth.
Now, how is this home-made whitening theeth remedy re used?
Apply with a toothbrush and leave the mixture on your teeth for at a couple of minutes. You
should avoid swallowing the paste. If this happens, just drink lots of water. Use only once or
twice a week.
Home Remedies for whitening teeth #1: Brush my teeth really with regular tooth paste.
Then pour some extra virgin olive oil on a white wash cloth and scrub your teeth for
incredible results
Home Remedies for whitening teeth #2: Make a paste of few drops of lemon juice and a
pinch of common baking soda. Apply this to your teeth and massage gently as if brushing.
This helps to remove the stain from the teeth.
Home Remedies for whitening teeth #3:
Rub your teeth with the inside of orange peels. Orange peels have a mild compound that
has been shown to whiten teeth which removes stains from teeth without damaging the
enamel.
IMPORTANT: While hydrogen peroxide is safe to gargle and to use as a home remedy to
whitening teeth, one should be extra careful not to swallow any of it as it poses a health
hazard to the body. For pregnant or lactating women, any accidental swallowing of the
whitening gel could be potentially harmful to the unborn fetus.
When using hydrogen peroxide, you may also experience gum irritation. This is perfectly
normal and natural however you should avoid using it if you have any sores inside your
mouth.
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Home Remedies for Wrinkles
Wrinkles form when the skin thins and looses its elasticity. The appearance of some
wrinklesis due to aging, and is the most common common skin problem for women. One of
the first signs of wrinkles normally appear around the eye, and is called " crow's feet". As
time goes by the cheeks and lips are the next thing we notice. As we age, our skin becomes
thinner and dryer, both factors contribute to the formation of wrinkles.
There are many factors that can contribute in the development of wrinkles some of which
are: diet and nutrition, muscle tone, pollution, habitual facial expressions, chemicals, stress,
improper skin care, and lifestylehabits such as smoking.
The most important factor is sun exposure, which is your skin's worst enemy, because
dries the skin and leads to the generation of free radicals that can damage skin cells.
Researches show that 90% of what we think is as sigs of age are actually sigs of
overexposure to sunlight. Furthermore, approximately 70% of sun damage comes from
everyday activities, as driving andwalking to and from your car.
The ultraviolet-A rays that cause this enormous damage are present all day long in all
seasons. These ultraviolet-A rays wear away the elasticity of the skin, causing wrinkling.
The worst part is that the effects of the sun are accumulative, although they may not be
noticeable for many years.
TIP:Did you know that natural beauty products are not always as advertised ?.
Manufacturers say that their products contain natural ingredients. But the reality
is that they contain tiny amounts compared to the artificial substances used. You
find out by looking at the label of the product. The ingredients are listed in
descending order, starting with the greatest amount contained. For example a
product may be labeled as rosemary, but in the label shows only chemicals and
artificial substances and not a drop of pure rosemary.
We recommend:
Home Remedies for Wrinkles #1: Eat a balanced diet including fruits, vegetables, whole
grain foods, seeds, nuts and legumes.
Home Remedies for Wrinkles #2: Drink plenty of fluid every day. This help to keep the
skin hydrated and to flush away toxins.
Home Remedies for Wrinkles #3: Obtain fatty acids from cold pressed vegetable oils.
Home Remedies for Wrinkles #4: Avoid alcohol, caffeine and cigarettes, they dry the skin
encouraging the development ofwrinkles. Also the smoking habit uses the lips muscles
hundreds of times a day, whichcontributes wrinkling.
Home Remedies for Wrinkles #5: Always protect your skin from the sun applying a
sunscreen whit a sun protection factor ( SPF) of at least 15 to all exposed areas of the skin.
Home Remedies for Wrinkles #6: Avoid alcohol- based products. Use hazel or an herbal/
floral water instead.
Home Remedies for Wrinkles #7: Avoid using harsh soaps or solid cleansing creams,
instead use natural oils such as avocado oil to remove dirt and makeup.
Home Remedies for Wrinkles #8: Do not apply heavy oils around the eye area before
going to bed, it may cause the eye to be puffy in the morning.
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Natural Treatment for Wrinkles
Wrinkles are visible creases in the skin. Wrinkles form as the skin loses its collagen, a
protein that allows the skin to retain fluids that support a smooth, supple contour. As the
collagen- filled elastic tissues underlying the skin are increasingly damaged, wrinkles
deepen and become more prominent.
Although wrinkling is a normal part of aging, exposure to ultraviolet light and free radicals
accelerate the process. Frequent exposure to sunshine results in premature skin wrinkling
and increased pigmentation, called liver spots. Exposure to cigarette smoke means
exposure to toxic free radicals that also contribute to wrinkling. In women, smoking
exacerbates skin wrinkling that occurs after menopause, canceling out the anti-wrinkling
effects of estrogen treatment. Other factors that can lead to premature wrinkling include
poor diet and nutrition, poor muscle tone, habitual facial expressions, stress, lack of proper
skin care, excess sun exposure, and heredity.
Natural Treatment for Wrinkles cannot stop the aging process, but they can slow it down.
Herbal antioxidants in skin creams stop the free-radical processes that destroy collagen.
Herbal sources of alpha-hydroxy acids stimulate the production of hyaluronic acid, the
body's natural agent for moisturizing and restoring suppleness to the skin. Together with
stronger treatments such as tretinoin (Retin-A), these therapies can soften existing
wrinkles and prevent new wrinkles from forming.
Natural Treatment for Wrinkles
Natural Treatment for Wrinkles #1: Never intentionally expose your skin to midday sun.
Between 9 A.M. and 3 P.M., always use sunscreen to avoid skin damage. However, do not
wear sunscreen all the time; moderate, daily exposure to early morning or late afternoon
sun helps the skin manufacture vitamin D, which is important to numerous bodily
processes, including the prevention of most forms of skin cancer.
Natural Treatment for Wrinkles #2: Take 100 to 300 milligrams of coenzyme Q10 daily.
There is considerable scientific evidence that this supplement can act as an antioxidant and
energizer that can prevent many of the detrimental effects of sunlight exposure.
Natural Treatment for Wrinkles #3: Take 1,000 milligrams of chondroitin sulfate daily
for premature wrinkling of the skin (wrinkles that appear before age thirty-five).
Chondroitin stimulates the growth of skin cells and accelerates metabolic processes that
help the skin retain moisture.
Natural Treatment for Wrinkles #4: Drink eight glasses of water daily. Adequate
hydration helps maintain skin tone.
Natural Treatment for Wrinkles #5: Use natural oils rather than harsh soaps and cold
creams to remove dirt and makeup.
Natural Treatment for Wrinkles #6: Avoid alcohol-based toning solutions. These can dry
and chap the skin.
Natural Treatment for Wrinkles #7: Get regular exercise, and treat high blood pressure
and other circulatory disorders. Like other organs, the skin receives its nourishment
through the bloodstream. Exercise increases circulation to the skin.
Natural Treatment for Wrinkles #8: Do not smoke. Smoking intensifies sunlight damage
to the skin.
Natural Treatment for Wrinkles #9: Acerola Tablets with vitamin C Contains mineral
salts that
complement alpha-hydroxy acids in rejuvenating skin.
Natural Treatment for Wrinkles #10: Aloe Gel containing 1-3 percent alpha-hydroxy
acids. Most potent natural sourceof alpha-hydroxy acids.
Apply daily for 8-16 weeks.
Natural Treatment for Wrinkles #11: Calendula Cream. Stimulates growth of skin cells.
Soothes sun-damaged skin and protects it from infection.
Natural Treatment for Wrinkles #12: Comfrey Allantoin cream. Stops reddening and
irritation of the skin around wrinkles.
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YOUTHFUL LOOK
We live in a youth obsessed culture. Everyone today try to look younger than his actual age!
If you are born with youthful genes and you naturally look young, you are the luckiest
person. Most people have to work hard at it. Here are some simple tips if implemented will
give you the desired youthful look.
• Healthy foods with rich in vitamins E, A and C such as nuts, oily fishes, carrots,
avocados, sweet potatoes, and low fat dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.) will
boost your skin’s overall appearance.
• Apply moisturizing cream daily. Dry skin looks dull and lackluster. Moisturizing
gives shine to it.
• Drinking plenty of water will make your skin fuller since the hyaluronic acid that
exists in the skin will pull in and hold the water.
• Use a Young Smelling Fragrance.
• Over time, teeth may yellow from coffee, tea or red wine stains. You should regularly
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whiten teeth as it shows the youthful sign
Stress and tension will bring wrinkles on your face and make you look of age. So
manage stress and tension
Eating sugar will increase your weight. So eat less of it to be slim.
With age your metabolism slows down and muscles loosen up. Daily exercise will
tighten them and keep your body trim and tight, giving it the youthful look.
Sound sleep for at least 8 hours a day will reenergize you and help you to look fresh
and healthy.
Changing your hairstyle will help you to look younger.
Choice of clothes also can age people. Dress up according to the fashion.
Regular manicure and pedicure will remove the dead skin and keep you look young.
• Keep your eyebrows trimmed. Have them regularly cleared especially in-between
the eyes.
Herbs that help you to look younger:
Gotukolka: “Two leaves ofgotukolka a day, keep old age away” is a old saying. It
rejuvenates your skin cells quickly as well as promote natural restoration of it.
Triterpenoids present in the leaves of GotuKolka strengthens the skin and increases blood
flow, thus leaves your skin looking younger.
Aloe Vera: Aloe vera is wonderful for soothing and healing skin irritations. It possesses
incredible moisturizing properties and regular use of aloe will improve your skin’s ability
to hydrate itself. The gel or cream prepared with it soothes and treats sun burns,
moisturizes the skin, soothes insect bites and many other skin irritations.
Grape seed extract: Grape seed oil can help to improve dry, acneic and aging skin because
of its moisturizing, non-comodogenic and anti-aging properties. A facial massage with
grape seed oil may help improve the moisture content of the skin. It also helps in helping
new collagen growth which is essential for your skin to look younger.
Cleaver: A wet compress of Cleaver tightens your skin to reduce the visible wrinkles in it,
thus aiding you in your fight against aging.
Neem: Oil extracted from the bark, seeds and leaves can be applied to the skin to
regenerates it. It also helps in clearing dead cells from the skin’s surface and introducing
newer, healthier cells. As a result it helps to restore the connective tissue and tightens the
skin.
“Cheerfulness and contentment are great beautifiers and are famous preservers of youthful
looks” -Charles Dickens. So try to be cheerful and happy.
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Home Remedies For Yeast Infection
Systemic infection with candida and other strains of
yeast is epidemic today and is an underlying factor in many chronic conditions (e.g.
migraines, colitis, obesity, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, sinusitis, PMS). This is a result of
immune failure and contributes to immunity's progressive weakening. Home remedies for
yeast infection can also be used in combination with other remedies for the above mention
symptoms.
Other contributing causes include antibiotics, which destroy protective intestinal bacteria,
and a variety of immune-damaging factors and environmental toxins. Sugar and
carbohydrate excess, or estrogen imbalance (hormone therapy` pill, PMS),
sweetens the tissues, creating a yeast breeding ground. Food allergies and a toxic digestive
system (dysbiosis) complete the picture. Home remedies for yeast infection can reverse the
imbalance and return it to normal levels.
Antifungal herbs must be used and alternated for some time. An integral part of treatment
is yeast die-off or Herxheimer reaction, which can produce fatigue, headaches, digestive
upset and so on. The side effects can be minimized by starting with low dosages, increasing
gradually, and helping detoxification. A low-carb, high-protein diet, digestive enzymes, liver
detoxification and immune-strengthening herbs are essential. Check below a list of home
remedies for yeast infections.
Home remedies for Yeast Infection
Home remedies for Yeast Infection #1: Black Walnut**—Juglansnigra
• Unripe, green hulls contain juglone, an effective antifungal agent.
• Assists with systemic candida, athlete's foot and ring worm infections.
• Also inhibits other fungi, cryptococcus, salmonella, staph, E. coli.
Home remedies for Yeast Infection #2: Cat's Claw* * *—Una de gato/Uncariatormentosa
• Has antimicrobial effects for fungi, viruses, bacteria, parasites.
• Important intestinal cleanser for dysbiosis, leaky gut, diverticulitis, colitis, Crohn's. Antiaging, anti-inflammatory, immune strengthening.
Home remedies for Yeast Infection #3: Celandine*--Chelidoniummajus
• Treats candida effectively; powerful liver detox fier and hepatic strengthener; helps in removal of candida metabolites from the bloodstream.
Home remedies for Yeast Infection #4: Garlic***—Allium sativa
• Contains several antifungal ingredients; rapidly destroys yeast.
• Stimulates immune function. Highly antiseptic, effective in infections, and is beneficial for
long-term use against chronic candida syndromes.
Home remedies for Yeast Infection #5: Goldenseal***—Hydrastiscanadensis
• Strong antifungal effects, while healing intestinal mucus linings.
• Strengthens and detoxifies the liver; immune and white cell stimulant.
Home remedies for Yeast Infection #6: Yeast infection Tinture:
1 ounce tincture of black walnut husk (fresh)
1/2 ounce each tinctures lavender flowers, valerian root, paud'arco.
10 drops tea tree oil.
Mix all the ingredients and shake well before each use. Take 2 to 3 dropperfuls a day.
Most women, (and a few men), have or will experience the discomfort of a yeast infection.
It is not difficult for the body to become out of balance, especially in a sensitive area such as
a woman's vagina.
It can be affected by antibiotics, deodorant sprays, and sometimes from the rise and fall of
estrogen levels.
Home remedies for yeast infections can usually be taken with other medications; however it is
always best, ( and our recommendation), that you speak to a health care professional before
use to advise you of any concerns you need to be aware of.
These home remedies for yeast infections are not just for aiding the healing of infections,
but many can be used in the prevention of this condition.
Again, we are not doctors and we do not diagnose, treat or cure disease, but it is our
experience and opinion that these remedies do help greatly against this condition.
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For immediate relief forget the "two step" and do the double douche, ( a little humor
from a former dancer... perhaps I should stick to dancing). Home remedies for yeast
infections: Two times daily for two days use 3 tables spoons of apple cider vinegar
in a quart, (1 liter), of water. The acid in the vinegar will kill the yeast. Only use this
douche when you have a yeast infection. Using on a regular basis will kill friendly
bacteria that helps keep infection at bay.
Home remedies for yeast infections: Use some hydrotherapy. Fill the tub with warm
water and place a cup of sea salt in. The salt will ease pain and discomfort and will
help the body heal more quickly. Use some relaxing lavender oil for an aromatic
experience and enjoy this relaxing time of healing.
Studies have shown that aloe can kill Candida which is the bacteria that is
responsible for yeast infections. As one of the natural remedies for yeast infections
you can get aloe juice prepared for internal use at your local health food store. Take
as recommended or talk to a herbalist.
One of the very useful remedies for many ailments including home remedies for
yeast infections is Tea Tree. First introduced to Australian doctors by the Aborigines
and later introduced to the British and Americans. This versatile herb was used in
the early 20th century as an antiseptic in surgery and dentistry. Later in World War
II it was used by American field doctors to disinfect wounds. Today this herb is
found in over the counter acne products, deodorants, toothpastes, and vaginal
suppositories.
A study done at the University of Western Australia found that tea tree oil is
effective at killing candida which is the bacteria responsible for yeast infections. For
treatment place a few drops of tea tree oil on a tampon and insert and leave for 24
hours. If further treatment is needed use a new tampon and repeat. Usually with-in
24 to 48 hours the yeast should be gone. Used topically, or as described above, for
yeast infections, tea tree oil is very safe, but do not take internally as even a small
amount can be deadly.
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While the strong smell of garlic and its strong taste keeps many of us from using this
very useful herb. As one of the great natural remedies for yeast infections it is hard
to beat garlic. It is most effective if crushed and eaten raw. It can also be used by
taking some gauze or thin cotton and wrapping garlic clove into it and placing inside
the vagina. It will have a slight sting, but will do a great job of killing the infection.
Both German and Japanese researchers have found that cinnamon has strong antifungal properties that are very effective at killing candida and the yeast infections. It
can be used externally or internally by preparing the same solution. For one of the
great home remedies for yeast infections take 10 broken cinnamon sticks and 4 cups
of boiling water. Let simmer for 5 minutes and then take of the heat and let simmer
for 40 minutes to an hour. You can drink as a tea or use the luke warm solution as a
douche. I recommend both.
Echinacea is great for many things and is also great as one of your home remedies
for yeast infections. Take 150 milligrams 4 times daily for up to 14 days, then break
for a couple of weeks.
When suffering from a yeast infection avoid white bread and other white flower
products, fast food, sugary foods and other junk food as these promote candida
which causes the infection.
Yeast Infection Home Remedies | Yeast Infection Home Treatment
Yeast infections or Candidiasis refers to the infection produced by microscopic yeast or
fungi. The infection may occur under skin folds, nail beds, lower & vagina abdomen, and
beneath the breast. It tends to widespread as the age of the person increases. However, it
may also occur at any ages. The infection is known to produce vagina odors too. Most
people resort to medical remedies however most of these remedies only give relief for a
short period of time and eventually yeast infections return with revenge. Because of this,
most people opt for home remedies and helpful treatment tips.
Plain yogurt contains good bacteria that combat yeast. It can be used both externally and
internally. It would be best taken before meals. Since yeast is fed with sugar, make sure to
intake unsweetened and plain yogurt. For external use, rub tampon (dipped in yogurt) onto
your vagina and wipe it off after a while to prevent itchiness. Garlic is best for yeast
infections because of its pure and natural components to provide instant relief.
Apple-cider vinegar brings plenty of health benefits including relief of yeast infection.
Because of its strong property, it could kill the yeast without even feeling it. This remedy
also provides relaxation and temporarily relief if combined with bathwater for hot bath.
Water detoxification can eliminate sugars from the body that feed the yeast. Make sure to
intake water that is free from toxins. Purchasing a water filtration system can help.
Yeast Infection Home Remedy
Vaginal yeast infection is the most usual case of yeast infection and is induced
by a fungus called Candida albicans. In natural conditions this fungus is pose on
the skin and within the vagina of nearly every fit women. The acid-forming
surroundings in the vagina assists check the development of this fungus. It's
once the acid grade falls down because of a kind of factors arraying from
menses, consumption of antibiotics, steroids, and diabetes, that the fungus start
breeding and reason a vaginal infection. Inappropriate of her own hygienics
also is a basic reason of vaginal yeast infection. It is seldom a dangerous status
but can be really painful.
Some symptoms of vaginal yeast infection are
-- A strange dense, scentless, milklike vaginal discharge
-- Undetermined hurt during sexual intercourse
-- Uncontrolled itchiness and a blazing feeling in the vagina and the skin
rounding the vagina (vulva).
-- Undetermined puffiness of the vulva.
-- Aflame sensation during urination.
Home Remedies for Yeast Infection
Tea Tree Oil for Yeast Infection
Tea tree oil is a famous natural fungicide and is an effective home remedy for
yeast infection. Pour some drops of concentrated tea tree oil on a tampon and
enter into vagina. Practice this morning time and nighttime. A few days should
be enough.
Yogurt for Yeast Infection
Sink a tampon in yoghurt and enter in vagina. Perform this twice a day, at one
time in the morning and at night until symptoms disappear. A different method
is to carry a tablespoonful of yoghurt and insert into vagina. This is better
practiced at nighttime simply prior to bedding. Daily douching with yoghurt has
showed useful. Along with these remedies it is also suggested to consume lots
of yoghurt. It is beneficial for your whole system and will heal the fungus also.
Buttermilk generates effective results also. Use a glass of buttermilk in the
afternoon, and one at nighttime. It is as well another wonderful home remedy
for yeast infection.
Garlic home remedy for yeast infection
Create a spread of garlic pods and use to skin close to the vagina. It can glow a
little, but is really efficacious. This spread can be applied for yeast infection in
different regions of the body as well. Another method to apply garlic for
the remedy of vaginal yeast infection is to slice some garlic pods finely and
enclose them in a cheesecloth. Enter into vagina for nearly twenty mins
allowing piece of cheesecloth dangling out for comfortable removal.
Some cautions for Yeast Infection
-- Avoid putting on tights and pantyhose regular.
-- Avoid wearing close fitting panties.
-- Nullify putting on choky jeans every day.
-- Avoid staying in humid dresses for too daylong.
-- Wear clothes formed of biological fibers.
-- Wear comfortably fitting cotton cloth panties.
-- Switch soaked clothes right away to dry ones. Rub yourself neat, particularly
the vaginal region with super absorptive paper.
-- Avoid practicing atomizers and fragrances in the genital region. Besides stay
away from deodorants hygienic pads and tampons.
-- Subsequently using the toilet ever rub from front to back, ne'er back to front.