November 2nd, 2009 by vikas
Two drops of black basil juice are put into the eyes daily at bedtime to allay soar eyes and night blindness. Similarly, insect bites, skin rashes and other skin related problems can be treated easily. It is likely to prove prophyllactic against the negative effects of environmental toxins, including cancer.
If you have too much phlegm accumulated, basil leaves also helps remove them from the bronchial tube. Boost your memory by eating basil leaves and brahmi. Children with poor memory can consume this in order to boost their memory. Basil juice is also given to infants to build up their immune system. Your intake of water in a day should be about 8 to 10 glasses and adding basil leaves to your boiled water is the best thing to do as your intake of these leaves will be in higher proportion and can cure soar throat.
Keep away from bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold by adding few herbs in your daily water intake. Gain instant relief from influenza by consuming a decoction of cloves, common salt and leaves. Such is the power of natural herbs in keeping infections, skin rashes and diseases away! Be it respiratory problems, digestive disorder, joint pain, skin problems, swelling, constipation, diarrhea, women related problems such as menstrual pain, weight loss, fever, malaria etc can be treated with simple herbs which are readily available.
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November 2nd, 2009 by vikas
Naturopathy promotes natural medicines which are found handy. It boosts your immune system and does not have any side effects. Be it respiratory problems, digestive disorder, joint pain, skin problems, swelling, constipation, diarrhea, women related problems such as menstrual pain, weight loss, mouth infection, bad breath, head aches, sore eyes and night-blindness, fever, malaria etc can be treated with simple herbs which are readily available.
If you are suffering from fever, malaria or dengue diseases you need not resort to over the counter medicines. Tulsi(holy basil leaves) can be grown easily at your home, plant them if you don’t have one and see how helpful it can be for all at home. Eating five tulsi leaves every day will enhance your immunity and make your immune system strong. If you are fond of tea, you can boil some tulsi leaves along with your tea decoction and drink them. This can be used as an alternative if you don’t like eating tulsi directly. Extract its juice and have it once in every 2 to 3 hours. See how your temperature drops down. Chewing these leaves drives away cold and flu. It also aids to mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. You can add them to your drinking water and boil it.
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October 30th, 2009 by vikas
Consumption of a gooseberry every day or tulsi leaf (Holy Basil Supplements) has proved to boost your immune system. Tulsi is also helpful for skin burns and improves memory if it is eaten on a daily basis. It has been a main ingredient in ayurvedic medicine and has been in the top ranked medicinal herb list. Eating a Camphor every month, can also help build your immune system. Camphor can be consumed along with a plantain or can be swallowed directly. Your body releases chemicals known as histamine, just as it does when fighting a cold. This can cause swelling in your nasal passages, a runny nose, coughing and sneezing. When your immune system is exposed to an allergen for the first time, you may not always have a reaction. Soon after that initial exposure, your body may begin to produce histamines when you face the allergen again. These histamines are what cause the symptoms of allergies. If you build your immune system you can fight against all these problems.
Prevent substance to which you are allergic to known as allergens
Dust mites
Pollen
Cockroaches
Mold
Animal dander
In addition to the herbs, drinking purified water and washing your hands before eating anything is mandatory to keep your self away from bacterial infection. Develop good habits and see how things work out for you.
Avoid allergens and improve your immunity boosting bacteria and bacteria benefits.
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October 30th, 2009 by vikas
Cough, congestion, running nose, headache and phlegm accumulation is common in winter seasons. Some people suffer from these symptoms even during off winter season. Such symptoms may have been a result of some allergy caused by different viruses in the air. It is these virus which attacks the immune system leading to cold allergies. Best advice from the doctors would be to build your immune system strong. Keep those bad viruses at bay. This will not only keep you fit but also help you avoid unnecessary use of medications, such as antibiotics, decongestant and any unnecessary contact with hospitals and medical facilities.
Common symptoms that people experience during winter seasons:
Sneezing which is contagious
Cough which is contagious
Congestion
Headache
Running nose - may be clear, green, yellow or white
Herbal tea such as green tea is popularly used in China and among other western countries. It is not only good for your skin but also improves immunity and keeps allergies away from your life. Similarly inner bark of the purple lapacho tree, P’au D’Arco tea have properties which are anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal thus help fight infection and allergy causing bacteria.
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October 30th, 2009 by vikas
Protein rich food such as legumes, nuts, tofu, seeds, cereals must be added to your diet. At least one portion of your meal or breakfast should consist of any one of these fibre and protein rich food. Drink lot of water to keep your body well hydrated, drink 2 litres of water on a regular basis. Yoghurt is also a good idea, to treat digestive problems as they have probiotics which is a friendly bacteria used to treat IBS. In addition to this, Nux Vomica is used to treat heartburn, digestive spasms, and nausea; Your headache, bloating, heartburn and acid reflux can be treated with Lycopodium. Some people with indigestion problems suffer from nausea and belching which is well treated with Antimonium Crudum. Low risk of any side effects can be seen only with holistic treatment. Lifestyle, nutrition and stress levels play an important role along with complementary medicine treatments.
In a nutshell, your digestive problems can be treated with:
Eat plenty of fiber, fruits, and vegetable
Eat a yogurt with live probiotics daily
Don’t overeat
Eat slowly in a relaxed setting and chew thoroughly
Keep hydrated, drinking at least 2 liters of filtered water daily
Stop consuming caffeine, alcohol, sugars and tobacco
Eat protein rich food such as legumes, nuts, tofu and seeds.
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October 30th, 2009 by vikas
Does your stomach bloat after eating certain food products? Have you experienced an Irritable bowel syndrome, IBS or food allergies in the past? You must have seen a lot of gas formation and feel uneasy, read the article to find out what you can do in such a situation?
Bank on naturopathy to treat your digestive problems. Alter your diet and take moderately priced herbs or supplements geared toward your individual symptoms. As eating fast food and unhealthy diet will release toxins into the bloodstream, to the cells and organs of your body, this process leads to sickness and disease. Do not over eat or eat junk food. Eat nutritious diet and make sure that you eat smaller meals more frequently. Add plenty of fibre rich food such as vegetables and fruits. Vegetables such as ridge gourd, drum stick, spinach, green leafy vegetables are good for constipation and other digestive problems. Chew your food properly and make sure you eat slowly in a relaxed state. If you are too fond of chocolates, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco or sugar, it is highly recommended that you should cut down intake of these products. If you continue to eat them it may aggravate the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Exercise regularly to keep your body relaxed and breathe in fresh air. Breathing exercises and yoga is said to treat most of your health problems.
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October 29th, 2009 by vikas
There are over the counter medications that you can buy without prescriptions such as topical antibiotics to treat acne. But these will only work as long as you use them. Exfoliating acne prone skin regularly and using a steam once in a week will help. This will unclog the pores, follow this with an application of astringent to close the open pores. Never squeeze or burst your pimple with a sharp object. Clean up the acne pus with a piece of cotton and astringent instead of squeezing the pus.
Similarly skin rashes and acne can be cured by the application of aloe Vera. This is an herb that can be grown in a small pot and is a good medication for skin and heals wound too. Use cucumber paste or paste of mint leaves on your acne, you can see the difference within few days. Any kind of skin eruptions or boils can be eased with this. Cooling your body is essential if you have been having chicken and your body is prone to acne due to heaty food consumption.
Skin diseases such as Eczema usually require more medical treatment than any natural herb or mere application of body cream. In such a case a dermatologist can help you.
For your healthy, get the advice or tips from digestive system and advice on gut health.
Tags: bowel problems, healthy bacteria, healthy gut
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October 29th, 2009 by vikas
Drugs and medications will alleviate your pimples in a short time but will not have long lasting effects. Soon after you cease using these medications they recur again. In some cases there may be withdrawal symptoms. Your skin condition might get bad if you stop using topical medications and your skin will be more prone to pimples if you stop. It is not possible to continuously use such topical treatments.
Natural treatments are the best way to deal with any health or skin related problems. Although people of all age suffer from pimples it is more commonly prevalent in adolescents. Teenagers who have attained puberty and adults who have oily skin, open pores and other problematic skin are more prone to acne.
To begin with, let us talk about the diet you need to follow. Start with a healthy meal every day. Avoid fast food, greasy meals, foods high in sugar and processed meals. Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables, lot of water roughly around 8-10 glasses should be added every day. Over secretion of sebum from the sebaceous glands causes acne in oily skin conditions. Hormonal imbalance can occur due to menstruation and pregnancy is the most common contributing factor of acne formation in adults.
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October 29th, 2009 by vikas
Ease symptoms of indigestion and improve your bowel condition. The nerves controlling the flow of fecal material become overactive, changing the sufferer’s natural elimination cycle and causing diarrhea, constipation or both. Abdominal pains relieved by defecation, severe cramping and a discharge of white mucous in the stool are also indications of irritable bowel syndrome. IBS is characterized by abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, and abnormal contractions of intestinal muscles; being either faster or slower than normal.
Water helps loosen up your stool if you are suffering from constipation. It also helps diarrhea as you need to replenish water which is lost due to dehydration. It is advisable to eat smaller meals and reduce symptoms of bloating. Do not eat too quickly as more air might get into your body while swallowing. Drugs such as anti-spasmodic drugs may be used to reduce cramping and treat diarrhea. This should be had after consulting your doctor. Do not have any drugs over the counter without consulting the doctor as your body type may be different from another person. You may have negative reactions if you have drugs with out understanding your anatomy.
Tags: constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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October 29th, 2009 by vikas
You may have been suffering from bowel irritation for long and would like to know what food to eat when you are ill. Avoid certain food products which may be your favourite but it is good to be avoided in order to stop your irritable bowel symptoms from aggravating. These symptoms could be bloating, gas, cramping, diarrhoea or constipation and sometimes you can see both that characterize irritable bowel syndrome. Food to be avoided include; red meat, dairy products, fatty and fried foods, coffee, alcohol, carbonated beverages, solid chocolate, and artificial sweeteners.
Food to be avoided:
Alcohol
Red meats
Caffeine (found in tea, coffee and soda)
Aerated drinks or Carbonated drinks (like soda)
Chocolate
Wheat
Food high in fat
Dairy products
Fried foods
Citrus fruits
Gluten (a protein found in barley, wheat and rye)
Artificial sweeteners (things like sorbitol)
Take simple and healthy food. Avoid above food as they are irritating or stimulating to the bowel. Drink plenty of water and eat food rich in fiber such as fresh fruits, vegetables, variety of beans such as lima beans and kidney beans, cereals and whole grain bread. Improve your digestive condition by eating all that is healthy for you.
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