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" Common Cold also known as acute coryza, is an inflammation of the

upper respiratory tract caused by infection with common cold viruses.

Lemon is the best home remedy for cold. One Lemon should be diluted

in a glass of warm water. A teaspoon of Honey should be added to this

water. One should take this drink twice a day. Use of Garlic, ginger

and turmeric are highly valuable during cold.

Cough is caused due to distraction in the air passages of lungs by

cells, secreting mucus. It may be caused by inflammation of the

larynx or the pharynx. Grape juice mixed with a teaspoon of Honey is

an effective home remedy to treat cough. Almonds are also useful.

Seven pieces are soaked in water overnight. Then the brown skin is

removed and a paste is made. This paste should be taken twice a day.

Constipation is a common disturbance of the digestive tract, leading

to difficulty in elimination of the hard faecal matter.

Fruits like bel, Grapes, Pears, Guava, Orange and Papaya are

beneficial in the treatment of constipation.

Dandruff refers to the condition of the skin wherein shiny, silvery

scales separate from the scalp and collect amidst the hair.

The use of Fenugreek seeds is the most effective remedy in the

treatment of dandruff. Two tablespoons should be soaked overnight in

milk or water and grounded into a fine paste in the morning. This

paste is applied over the scalp for half an hour. Then the hair is

washed with lime water and soap-nut (ritha) solution removing

stickiness and prevents dandruff.

Headaches are caused by temporary upsets and are not related to

organic changes in the brain.

There are various remedies from headaches varying from the types of

headaches. For nervous headache, a herb called marjoram is

beneficial. For headaches resulting from cold, Rosemary is boiled in

water, then the head is covered with a towel and the patient inhales

steam. Cinnamon is useful in headaches caused by exposure to cold

air. Its paste is applied to obtain relief. Apples and Lemon are

valuable in all types of headaches.

Diarrhea is characterized by more than three watery stools in a

single day. The most effective home remedy for diarrhoea is

Buttermilk. It is taken with a pinch of salt three or four times a

day. With this a teaspoon of boiled Fenugreek seeds fried in butter

is also taken. One of the best remedies is fresh or dry ginger taken

along with rock salt. If the patient develops weakness, Pomegranate

juice is taken on account of its astringent properties. White rice

with curd is valuable in diarrhea.

Low Blood Pressure refers to the fall in blood pressure below normal.

Beetroot juice is an effective remedy for blood pressure. Indian

spikenard is another effective home remedy. It should be taken in

doses of 30-40 grains with a pinch of Camphor and Cinnamon. Until the

blood pressure reaches normal the patient should take salty foods and

half a teaspoon of salt in water daily.

High Blood Pressure is caused by the increasing industrialized and

metropolitan environments, due to which mental and physical pressures

are caused. Garlic is an effective means of lowering blood pressure.

Indian Gooseberry (amla) is another effective remedy for high blood

pressure. A tablespoon of fresh amla juice mixed with Honey, should

be taken every morning. Lemon, a rich source of vitamin, is essential

for preventing capillary fragility. Rice is a prefect diet for high

blood pressure.

Anaemia is caused due to a fall in the quantity of haemoglobin.

Vitamin B12 cures anaemia. It is found mainly in animal protein.

Other remedies are Beets, Fenugreek, Lettuce, Spinach, Soyabean,

Almond, Honey and Sesame seeds. These have a rich source of iron.

Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. It is a chronic disease

process and occurs in the form of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid

Arthritis.

Potato juice and other raw juices are considered to be a successful

biological treatment for arthritic conditions. To prepare Potato

juice, cut a medium sized Potato into thin slices and place them in a

large glass of water overnight. The water should be drunk in the

morning empty stomach.Vitamin B12 cures anaemia. It is found mainly

in animal protein. Other remedies are Beets, Fenugreek, Lettuce,

Spinach, Soyabean, Almond, Honey and Sesame seeds. These have a rich

source of iron.

Mouth Ulcers

An infusion of the leaves is used as a gargle for recurrent mouth

ulcers.

 

find out what fruits and vegetables does in the process of natural

healing

 

Well, forget the quick trip to the all night chemist. Look in your

fridge. It's full of medicine and first aid treatments. Foods have

been used as medicines for thousands of years. They are safe to use

and readily available.

Honey has a long history of healing. It relieves coughs and helps

fight off colds and fevers. Take it with lemon as a cough reliever

or as a hot lemon drink for colds. Its antiseptic properties make it

perfect for external healing as well. Placed on wounds and ulcers it

can help speed up the healing process, while fighting off any

infection. Pus and poisons can be drawn out with honey, making it

idea for pimples, boils and infected wounds. Just dab on some honey.

Cucumbers are great in summer not just for salads, but also for

sunburn relief. Their cooling and soothing properties make them

ideal for use on all sorts of minor burns. Burning inflamed skin

conditions, such as hives, eczema and insects' bites, can all so find

relief with a slice of cucumber skin. Tired puffy eyes will be

cooled and refreshed with a slice of cucumber. Cucumber is a great

internal cleanser used for fluid retention and removal of toxins,

making it ideal for conditions such as arthritis and gout.

Potatoes are a traditional heart and circulation remedy, but can be

used to soothe inflammations and encourage the healing of skin

infections, dermatitis, wounds and ulcers. They can be used as a

juice, grated or sliced. As a juice it can be used to relief

indigestion, and constipation. Grated potatoes mixed with olive oil,

is useful for sunburn, cracked skin and swollen eyelids. Slices of

potatoes are great for sores, chilblains, headaches and migraines.

Cabbages are highly nutritious, having many healing properties and

can be used for many different conditions. Cabbage juice is great

for relief of all sorts of ulcers, from peptic ulcers to skin

ulcers. The juice can also be used on burns, bites, cold sores and

acne. The cabbage leaf is both soothing and antiseptic, also having

the ability to draw out toxins from the skin. A poultice can be made

from cabbage leafs and used on such conditions as: wounds, burns,

boils, bruises, ulcers, blisters, stings, cold sores, shingles, and

headaches. Cabbage leaves have a good reputation for relieving sore

and inflamed breast during breastfeeding. Its anti-inflammatory

properties make it idea for relief of swollen joints. The poultice

can also be used to help soothe harsh coughs. To make a cabbage

poultice: remove the ribs from the greenest leaves, Soak in warm to

hot water to soften the leaves. Crush with a rolling pin, then wrap

the area using a bandage or cling wrap to hold the cabbage in place.

This can be left for a few hours.

Egg whites can also be used to soothe the skin. Beaten egg whites

can be spread on minor burns, sunburn or nappy rash. It is an old

remedy used not just for burn relieve but also sprains and whitlows.

Egg whites can also be used to soothe the mucous membranes of the

stomach or bowel, for heartburn, indigestion, constipation or

diarrhea.

Carrots are a highly nutritious vegetable with great restorative

properties. Carrots can bring relieve to both constipation and

diarrhoea. It can be used to expel mucus from the chest. A raw

carrot poultice can be used to help the speed healing of wounds,

varicose ulcers, burns, whitlows, boils, and abscesses. A broth

made with half a kilogram of carrots to a litre of water, blended is

good for chilblains, chapped skin, cold-sores and soothing itching

from eczema.

Olive oil has long been considered the healthy oil. But its use can

go further than salad dressing. Olive oil has a soothing effect so

it can be used for wind, indigestion, heartburn, gastritis, peptic

ulcers and constipation. It can help relieve harsh dry coughs,

laryngitis and croup. Skin irritations can also be soothed with

olive oil, being useful for conditions such as eczema, chapped skin,

cold sores and cradle-cap. A few drops of warmed oil dropped into

the ear can help soften wax of a blocked ear. A liniment can be made

with garlic and olive oil by putting crushed garlic cloves in some

oil. The liniment then can be used for joint pains, neuralgia and

sprains.

Garlic, which has antibiotic properties, has always been considered a

great cold and flu remedy. Crushing 4-6 cloves and mixing into a jar

of honey can make up a cough mixture. The garlic can later be

filtered off. This can be used to help ward of colds, when you feel

one coming on. The mixture can then be used to sooth sore throats

and other respiratory infections. Crushed garlic in oil can also be

used for cuts, inflamed joints, rheumatism, sprains, ringworm, stings

and bites. Also, the garlic oil can be rubbed into the chest to

relieve coughs and chest infections. Garlic helps to purify the

body and improves the general immune system. Parsley will help rid

your breath of garlic!

Onions have been used for centuries for their healing properties, and

were considered by the ancient Egyptians to be a " cure-all " . Onion

was used as an antiseptic for wounds during the war. Onions have a

powerful ability to fight many bacteria, making it ideal for use in

colds, flues and other respiratory problems. A mixture can be made

using a chopped raw onion drizzled with honey and left over night,

and then a dessertspoon can be taken every 2 hours. This mixture can

be used for sore throats, colds, sinusitis, and catarrh, breaking up

of mucous and as a cough mixture for coughs. Onions are a great

tonic for those suffering from tiredness, exhaustion and anaemia.

For those with water retention, arthritis, gout, urinary gravel, and

diabetes, onions are a great addition to the diet.

Not only are these foods great to have on hand for first aid

treatment, they're even better to eat. A regular diet of fresh fruit

and vegetable will help maintain a healthy life and speed up recovery

when illness and accidents occur. While the foods listed here will

bring relief and treat minor conditions, it is important to seek

professional advice for more serious complaints or where no relief is

found. "

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