I think we have all had this at some point in our lives and it can quite possibly be one of the most annoying things. That tickling sensation in your throat and you have that dry, itchy, scratchy cough. It is no fun, that's for sure but don't worry by using some of these home remedies for cough you should be at ease in no time!
~ This is hard to believe but there are many people who swear that this really works. Rub Vix vaporub or an equivalent brand on your feet at night and then cover with socks. It's worth a try!
~ I have heard this one many, many times- tumeric. You can add it to your tea or mix it in warm water. Any way you could think of, it's suppose to be good. I have read it is also really good for a sore throat.
~ I'm sure we have all heard of this one, tea with a squirt of lemon and a dollop of honey. The honey really does help to coat your throat and the warmth from the tea brings it all together.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Psoriasis Home Remedies
Psoriasis is a disease in which the skin cells run amok. Normally, skin renews itself in about 30 days—that's the time it takes for a new skin cell to work its way from the innermost layer of skin to the surface. In psoriasis, that cell reaches the top in just 3 days. The result is raised areas of skin called plaques, which are red and often itchy. After the cells reach the surface, they die like normal cells, but there are so many of them the raised patches turn white with dead cells flaking off.
Psoriasis usually goes through cycles. Flare-ups most often occur during winter months. Psoriasis can disappear for months or even years, it can also improve or worsen with age. Pretty much, no one can say what will happen with your psoriasis, which is what makes it so frustrating.
Without a cause, there is no cure. But there are many things you can do to help keep your psoriasis to a minimum. Keep in mind, however, that what works for someone else might not work for you. You have to experiment with psoriasis remedies and decide what works best for you. Here are some home remedies for psoriasis you can try.
My #1 home remedy cure for psoriasis is turmeric(stuff in curry spice). It is an anti-inflammatory. It is also known to work even better mixed with green tea.
Drinking curry spice is not fun, but it works miracles (for a whole host of inflammatory problems including cancer and Alzheimer's).
If you really don't want to drink curry spice then you can also buy Turmeric from health food stores in a pill form or at your local grocery store in bags full (to save money) and take 3-6 pills 500mg daily. Or mix with tea or put in food.
Sweat-Eczema and psoriasis can be significantly reduced with exercise and diet. Work out in the sun and get a sweat going. The sweat will really help reduce the condition naturally and safely.
Cut the sugar-Eczema been linked to Candida fungus. When you eat sugars, it feeds the fungus which causes your body to 'overreact' or become inflamed. Your immune system attacks fungus around your entire body including skin.
Avoid sweets, gluten, dairy or foods with fungus to balance out your intestinal flora. Find out slowly how much sweets, etc you can safely eat without showing symptoms.
Epsom salts- Add a handful of these to your bath to help keep the swelling down and heal your psoriasis.
Mineral oil- This is another proven skin soother. Add some mineral oil to your bath and soak your aching skin.
Olive oil- Mix 2 teaspoons of olive oil with a large glass of milk and once again adding this to your bath water. Or if you have psoriasis on your scalp, massage warm olive oil on your scaly patches. It will help soften the dead skin and make it easier to remove.
Plastic wrap- After you cover your patches with moisturizer or prescribed medication, wrap them in plastic wrap to help hold the moisture in. Change the wrapping often.
Vegetable oil- Add a cupful of vegetable oil to your bath water to ease psoriasis.
Apply aloe- The gel from the aloe vera plant has been known for it's skin soothing properties and for helping the skin heal from wounds or burns. If you want to try aloe you can buy the plant in itself and break open the leaves, and smear the gel over your plaques. For larger areas or a more portable balm, you can purchase a bottle of pure aloe vera gel at many pharmacies or health food stores.
Psoriasis usually goes through cycles. Flare-ups most often occur during winter months. Psoriasis can disappear for months or even years, it can also improve or worsen with age. Pretty much, no one can say what will happen with your psoriasis, which is what makes it so frustrating.
Without a cause, there is no cure. But there are many things you can do to help keep your psoriasis to a minimum. Keep in mind, however, that what works for someone else might not work for you. You have to experiment with psoriasis remedies and decide what works best for you. Here are some home remedies for psoriasis you can try.
My #1 home remedy cure for psoriasis is turmeric(stuff in curry spice). It is an anti-inflammatory. It is also known to work even better mixed with green tea.
Drinking curry spice is not fun, but it works miracles (for a whole host of inflammatory problems including cancer and Alzheimer's).
If you really don't want to drink curry spice then you can also buy Turmeric from health food stores in a pill form or at your local grocery store in bags full (to save money) and take 3-6 pills 500mg daily. Or mix with tea or put in food.
Sweat-Eczema and psoriasis can be significantly reduced with exercise and diet. Work out in the sun and get a sweat going. The sweat will really help reduce the condition naturally and safely.
Cut the sugar-Eczema been linked to Candida fungus. When you eat sugars, it feeds the fungus which causes your body to 'overreact' or become inflamed. Your immune system attacks fungus around your entire body including skin.
Avoid sweets, gluten, dairy or foods with fungus to balance out your intestinal flora. Find out slowly how much sweets, etc you can safely eat without showing symptoms.
Epsom salts- Add a handful of these to your bath to help keep the swelling down and heal your psoriasis.
Mineral oil- This is another proven skin soother. Add some mineral oil to your bath and soak your aching skin.
Olive oil- Mix 2 teaspoons of olive oil with a large glass of milk and once again adding this to your bath water. Or if you have psoriasis on your scalp, massage warm olive oil on your scaly patches. It will help soften the dead skin and make it easier to remove.
Plastic wrap- After you cover your patches with moisturizer or prescribed medication, wrap them in plastic wrap to help hold the moisture in. Change the wrapping often.
Vegetable oil- Add a cupful of vegetable oil to your bath water to ease psoriasis.
Apply aloe- The gel from the aloe vera plant has been known for it's skin soothing properties and for helping the skin heal from wounds or burns. If you want to try aloe you can buy the plant in itself and break open the leaves, and smear the gel over your plaques. For larger areas or a more portable balm, you can purchase a bottle of pure aloe vera gel at many pharmacies or health food stores.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Hangover Remedies
Hangover refers to the after-effects of consuming excessive alcohol. Mostly first time drinkers or occasional drinkers face hangover symptoms more than others who drink more often. Drinking too much or too fast is the primary cause of a hangover.
Everyone who has ever experienced a hangover from too much alcohol knows that they are no fun, to say the least. I have compiled some well known home remedies to help cure a hangover. Most of these home remedies are also natural cures. I opt for the natural cure before any other method.
So let's get right into it:
One of the best natural cures for a hangover is to increase your water intake, both the night before and the next day when you have the symptoms of a hangover. Have you ever noticed that after you drink a lot of alcohol you are really thirsty? You might even wake during the night from being so thirsty and dehydrated. Alcohol dehydrates your body and our body is made up of mostly water this can cause some hangover symptoms.Higher levels of water counter effects the alcohol levels in the body thus curing hangover.
Another really great cure for a hangover would be to increase the intake of Vitamin C. Consume fresh citrus fruit juice in large amounts in the morning to cure hangover.
Lime juice is also beneficial in treating hangover.In 8 ounces of water, add 2 tsp of lime juice and 1 tsp of sugar. Drink this mixture slowly sip by sip. It will help to relieve a a person from a hangover.
Another natural home remedy would be to consume about 1 tablespoon of honey
because honey has high levels of fructose it would be valuable in curing a hangover.
Something that would help to detoxify the body would be to take a hot bath. Try adding some aromatherapy bubble bath or candles around the bathtub to help with relaxation.
My final suggestion would be to eat before, during and after drinking or at least two out of the three. Food will help absorb the alcohol.
Always remember to drink safely and never drive or get in a car with someone after they or you have been drinking. I hope my suggestions help. God Bless.
Everyone who has ever experienced a hangover from too much alcohol knows that they are no fun, to say the least. I have compiled some well known home remedies to help cure a hangover. Most of these home remedies are also natural cures. I opt for the natural cure before any other method.
So let's get right into it:
One of the best natural cures for a hangover is to increase your water intake, both the night before and the next day when you have the symptoms of a hangover. Have you ever noticed that after you drink a lot of alcohol you are really thirsty? You might even wake during the night from being so thirsty and dehydrated. Alcohol dehydrates your body and our body is made up of mostly water this can cause some hangover symptoms.Higher levels of water counter effects the alcohol levels in the body thus curing hangover.
Another really great cure for a hangover would be to increase the intake of Vitamin C. Consume fresh citrus fruit juice in large amounts in the morning to cure hangover.
Lime juice is also beneficial in treating hangover.In 8 ounces of water, add 2 tsp of lime juice and 1 tsp of sugar. Drink this mixture slowly sip by sip. It will help to relieve a a person from a hangover.
Another natural home remedy would be to consume about 1 tablespoon of honey
because honey has high levels of fructose it would be valuable in curing a hangover.
Something that would help to detoxify the body would be to take a hot bath. Try adding some aromatherapy bubble bath or candles around the bathtub to help with relaxation.
My final suggestion would be to eat before, during and after drinking or at least two out of the three. Food will help absorb the alcohol.
Always remember to drink safely and never drive or get in a car with someone after they or you have been drinking. I hope my suggestions help. God Bless.
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