Saturday, 15 June 2013

Home Remedies for Anemia

Anemia is a disorder, which results from decrease in the concentration of red blood cells or hemoglobin. One of the main functions of hemoglobin is to carry oxygen to tissues and anemia results in decreased oxygen carrying capacity of blood. Symptoms associated with anemia are dizziness and unconsciousness. People with acute anemia feel tired and look pale.

Common Causes of Anemia
Bleeding (hemorrhage)
Iron deficiency
Body inability to produce sufficient red blood cells
Hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells)
Menstruation
Pregnancy
Lactation
Peptic ulcer
Piles
Hiatus hernia
Hookworm infestation
Home Remedies for Anemia
Tip 1:
1 Cup beetroot juice, 1 cup of apple juice, mixed with either sugar or honey once a day.
Tip 2:
Consume a ripe banana with 1 tbsp of honey 2 times a day.
Tip 3:
Soak 10 currants overnight. Remove seeds and have for 3-4 weeks and have first thing in the morning .
Tip 4:
Drink a mixture of apple and tomato juice. 
Tip 5:
Eat a lot of green leafy vegetables.
Tip 6:

Honey-It is very good for an anemic person because it helps increase the haemoglobin in the blood. It is rich in iron, copper and manganese.

Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Home Remedy for Alcoholism

Alcoholism is the physical and mental addiction to alcohol. Prolonged use of alcohol will affect both physical and mental conditions, and there are also various social implications from associated behaviors. Physically it affects the digestive system, pancreas, nerves, and heart.
Common Causes of Alcoholism

Depression
Schizophrenia
Genetics
Inheritance
Established behavior patterns
Environment
Damaged relationships

Home Remedies for Alcoholism

Tip 1:

First and foremost the person should be willing to give up alcohol. Sadly, but very true that the only way to do it is, to make a clean break.

Tip 2:

Apples- eating as many Apples as possible at regular intervals, reduces the craving for alcohol. They also help to clear the toxins from the system.

Tip 3:

Grapes-This fruit contains a pure form of alcohol. A person wanting to give up this habit should have a meal of grapes every 4-5 hours, for a month at least.

Tip 4:


The juice of Bitter gourd leaves is very good for clearing intoxication. 3 tspns of juice mixed in a glass of buttermilk is very good as it helps to heal the damaged liver also.

Home Remedy for Vertigo

Vertigo is a disease, which occurs due to the patient having problems in the posterior semicircular canals of the inner ear. Medically known as the vestibular labyrinth area of the ear. A patient suffering from vertigo will suffer an abnormal sensation that causes them to feel as thought their surrounding environment is continuously spinning, whirling or moving. As a result of this, the vertigo patient suffer loss of balance or a sensation of nausea that may grow acute.

Due to the free-floating calcium carbonate crystals in the posterior semicircular

Canal an infection in the ear for example syphilis
Vision problems
Acute head injury
Cardiac conditions
Brain tumors
Thyroid disease
Anemia
Calcium disorders
Motion sickness
Insufficient blood supply to brain
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Diabetes

Home Remedies for Vertigo


Tip 1:

Soak 2 tbsp wheat grain, 1 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus), 8 almonds, 8 water melon seeds and make a paste. Heat 1 tsp ghee fry 2 cloves in this add to the paste mix with milk and drink everyday for a week.

Tip 2:

Soak 1 tsp of alma (gooseberry) powder along with 1 tsp coriander seeds. Leave over night. Strain and add 1/2 tsp sugar and drink.

Home Remedies For Asthma

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways in the lungs. This inflammation periodically causes the airways to narrow, producing wheezing and breath-lessness sometimes, as a result, an asthmatic person has to make a much greater effort to breathe.
SOME OF THE HOME REMEDIES FOR ASTHMA  ARE:-
  • Eat little turmeric with little ghee and the immediately drink warm milk.
  • Riped bananas when heated on a low flame (use diya flame if possible), and then peel and crush it add little black pepper powder and then consume it.
  • Drinking carrot juice daily will give a permanent relief from asthma.
  • Chew 10-15 cloves and swallowing the juice of it.
  • Eat 4-5 dates early morning and then consume warm water, this if followed regularly will help cleaning your lungs and help in relief  of asthma.
  • Eat cardomom, dates and black grapes with honey is a good remedy in treating asthma.
  • Eating ajwain with water gives relief in asthma.
  • 15-20 crushed black pepper with honey is one of the effective treatment in curing asthma naturally.
  • A half a teaspoon of holy basil leaves juice with half a teaspoon of ginger juice added to 1 tsp honey is extensively used as home remedy for asthma.
  • Add around 8-10 flakes of garlic to a glass of milk and boil it. After it comes to boil, strain it and wait for it to cool. consume each day before you sleep and in the morning.

Home Remedies For Heartburns And Acidity

Acidity is a problem that occurs very commonly; so going in for allopathic medications every time doesn’t seem to be a very good thought. Some home remedies are very effective in the treatment.The usual signs of heartburn are a burning sensation or pain in the stomach after one to four hours of a meal.  
Skipping meals, not eating on time, fried and spicy food, stress, anxiety, insomnia, obesity, pregnancy, smoking, alcohol, and wearing tight clothes can give you hyperacidity and heartburn.
SOME OF THE HOME REMEDIES FOR  HEARTBURNS AND ACIDITY ARE:-
  • A cup of vanilla ice cream or a glass of cold milk also helps to get relieve heartburn and acidity within minutes.
  • A piece of gur also known as jaggery after every meal prevents acidity.
  • Cucumber raita with coriander leaves and tomato helps in digestion and eliminates acidity.
  • Cut a lemon sprinkle some salt on it and chew for a while.This can be done before every meal to avoid heartburn also one can try juice of one lemon mixed in half glass of water and ½ teaspoon sugar if consumed before meals helps to relieve acidity.
  • Chewing Holy basil leaves also gives relief from burning sensation and gas.
  • Drinking coconut water also decreases acidity.
  • Boil 1 cup of water, then add 1tbsp of saunf and leave it overnight then strain the water and mix it with honey and consume.
  • Half a glass of fresh pineapple juice should be taken after a meal for treating and preventing acidity.
  • A very simple remedy for acidity is thin butter-milk mixed with 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder.
  • The juice of onions is an excellent remedy for acidity.
  • Drink plenty of water at least 6 to 8 glasses per day and other fluids to maintain the acid balance in the stomach.
  • A sherbet made with kokum and jeera gives relief from acidity.
  • Eat almonds to give relief to symptoms of acidity.
  • Bananas, watermelon and cucumber have protective action against the acidity and heart burn.
  • Eat papaya before meals or at first sign of symptoms for heartburns.
  • Aloe vera juice is widely used as a natural home remedy to ease heartburn. This green juice is highly alkaline, thus it can neutralize excess of stomach acid.
  • Ginger is to be one of the most powerful natural remedies for heartburn.
  • Chewing gum in-between meals is another way to reduce the risk of getting heartburn, though sugar free varieties should be used.
  • Drink Cabbage juice in the morning on empty stomach to get best results.
  • Baking soda is among the oldest and most well known home remedies for heartburn. Try about a 1/2 tbsp dissolved in a glass of water. If you find this dosage doesn’t work as effectively as you would like increase the amount of baking soda you use next time.

Home Remedies For Constipation

Constipation in children may be treated with suppositories, and although constipation relief for babies and children may be achieved with  home treatments, they should only be applied upon consultation with your doctor. For mild constipation relief during pregnancy it would be best to avoid using tablets and instead try home treatments like specific foods or even suppositories.
SOME OF THE HOME REMEDIES FOR CONSTIPATION ARE:-
  • Drink a cup of ripe tomato juice it will help cleaning your bowels.
  • Soak fenugreek seeds in the night and chew them every morning and evening.
  • Swallow 1-2 teaspoon of Castor oil quickly on an empty stomach and then see its magic.
  • Consumption of fruits like pear, guava, grapes, papaya, figs, orange in your regular diet are also beneficial in the treatment of constipation.
  • Drinking Black grapes soaked overnight in water also help in cleaning your bowels.
  • To stimulate your bowels one should eat high fiber food such as Beans, Potatoes, Carrots, Whole-wheat bread, Brown rice, Broccoli etc.
  • Beans are not only good for your heart; the more you eat them, the less likely you are to experience constipation
  • Raw spinach juice mixed with an equal quantity of water and taken twice daily, will cure constipation within a few days.
  • One can also consume cabbage juice,  it has high fibre cbontent which will help your bowels function normally. Drink 1 cup of cabbage juice atleast 2 times a day before meals.
  • Half a lime, squeezed is a glass of hot water, with half a teaspoon of salt is also an effective remedy for constipation.
  • Other effective home remedy for constipation is, before sleeping drink a glass of warm water with a pinch of salt.
  • Drinking lots of water atleast 10 glasses a day, helps to moisten the intestines so that the bowels move easily.
  • Drinking water which has been kept overnight in a copper vessel, first thing in the morning, brings good results.
  • Drinking a glass of hot water is also known to stimulate bowel movements but this may not suffice in severe cases of constipation.
  • Physical activity is known to help reduce the risk of constipation and practicing yoga can thereby enhance your digestive systems functioning and eliminate or at least reduce the occurrence of digestive disorders like constipation.
  • For severe constipation a cup of apple juice is good.

Home Remedies For Cholera

Cholera is  one of the serious infections of intestine mostly seen during raining season. This disease is mainly seen among kids mostly belonging Asian countries It is a dangerous disease, due to the heavy fluid loss and hence the patient must be treated carefully.
SOME OF THE HOME REMEDIES FOR CHOLERA ARE:-
  • The best way to deal with cholera naturally would be to have lots of water. It is very important to keep the body hydrated, so make sure that the intake of water is high. However, make sure to sterilize it before consumption.
  • Onions are also beneficial in curing cholera. Take about 30 grams of onions and 7-10 black peppers. Grind this mixture and give it to the patient in 2 to 3 dose, per day.
  • Cholera can also be treated by having a mix of water, sugar and salt. Take about 1 liter of boiled water and add 4 tsp of sugar and ½ tsp of salt. Intake this as many times as possible.
  • Lemon juice and orange juice also act favorably in treating cholera. Consume at least one glass of fresh juice on a daily basis.
  • Prepare a glass of fresh juice from cucumber leaves and mix it with a glass of coconut water. Consumption of this juice, in 30 to 60 ml doses, will relieve you off the disease.
  • Another effective treatment would be to consume buttermilk. Add roasted cumin seeds powder and rock salt to it, for better results.
  • Boil a few basil leaves in a glass of water. Strain the decoction, cool it down and have it once in a day.
  • Mix 2 tsp each of bitter gourd juice and white onion juice. Once this solution is prepared, add a tsp of lemon juice. Consumption of this mixture two times daily would help treat cholera.
  • Take three liters water and Add 4 gm of cloves to it. Boil this mixture until only half of it is left. Cool it down and consume it every few hours.
  • A light diet would be efficient in treating cholera. Include rice flakes and corn flakes in your diet. Vegetable soup, with spices like black pepper, rock salt and ginger, will also be beneficial in treating cholera.
  • Black herbal tea is also advantageous to treat cholera. Add ginger, black pepper, holy basil and mint to the tea and consume it at least once in a day.