Home Remedies – Safe, Effective and Natural
What are Home Remedies? Well, home remedies are that part of medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain of a person through natural means – usually through ingredients found commonly in the home. Home Remedies have been in use since time immemorial. In other words, people have been using home remedies beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history.
As you are aware modern science and technology has made fantastic advancements over a period time. Doctors can diagnose old and new diseases easily because of new techniques and equipment. Modern medicine has also made rapid strides for many years and there are now tablets, pills and syrups for all kinds of diseases and ailments. Read more
5 Natural Remedies for Arthritis
Arthritis, the inflammation and swelling that occurs in the joints, is an extremely painful condition that worsens with age. While little can be done to prevent or correct this disorder, there are a few natural remedies that sufferers can use to get relief.
Relieving Arthritis Naturally
Victims of chronic arthritis may feel at a loss to combat severe symptoms. While many OTC and prescription medications can take the edge off, they often do very little to truly dull the pain. It is for this very reason that most folks have turned to home remedies to reduce their agonizing inflammation.
Below are five primary ways to relieve arthritis naturally. You can try them all or find one that works well for you and stick with it. Either way, you will have the ability to stave off the distressing aches that accompany arthritis in a pure and natural way. Read more
Home Remedies for Bad Breath
Bad breath is a product of bacteria that lives in your mouth. Even if you brush regularly, you can experience problems with bad breath. Dental decay, throat infection and problems with the digestive system can all lead to bad breath. Instead of suffering with bad breath, try these simple home remedies. They will give you the fresh, clean breath you’ve been looking for.
Mint leaves – Chewing mint leaves will give you fresh breath instantly. Unlike mint gums, mint leaves are free of processing and artificial sweeteners. The same effect can be achieved with cardamom seeds, cloves or parsley.
Yogurt – Sometimes bad breath is due to digestive problems. You can rebalance your digestive system and cure bad breath with the good bacteria found in yogurt. Eat a cup of plain yogurt each day for six weeks and you’ll notice a difference.
Baking Soda – This natural deodorizer can help your breath. Simple dissolve a tablespoon into a glass of warm water and gargle once a day. You can also use it to clean your tongue, which can reduce bad breath. Add some baking soda to your tooth paste and brush your tongue thoroughly.
By using these home remedies for bad breath, you can eliminate this pesky problem for good.
Foot Odor – Best Home Remedies
The average human foot, scientists tell us, produces about one-quarter cup (60 ml) of sweat each and every day. By the end of 12 hours of wearing tight-fitting shoes, that’s like irrigating hundreds of billions of bacteria and yeast with a good soppy splash of water to encourage them to eat, drink, reproduce, and produce smelly feet. So how can you stop them from stinking up your shoes?
Although there are home remedies to stop your feet from sweating that I’ll list in a moment, your first line of defense against foot odor is to treat your shoes, not your feet. Let them “breathe” and dry out every other day. In summer, wear sandals, as long as they are not made of “jelly-like” plastic. In winter, wear washable shoes that you can launder to cut down the number of bacteria that cause foot odor. Store shoes in mesh bags, not plastic, and don’t keep outside a gym bag or dance bag, not inside.
The second line of defense against foot odor is to treat your feet. You don’t have to start with a prescription. I’d go with foot powder first.
Sprinkle either plain old baking soda or any over-the-counter foot powder on the feet before putting on socks. The powder absorbs moisture before it can nourish bacteria.
Two other home remedies for foot odor that really work are tea and Epsom salts.
The principle behind using tea (that’s on the foot, not in your stomach) is that the tannins in tea “tan” the skin on your foot so it does not leak perspiration quite as fast. You can make a soak from 5 family-sized bags of black tea (although green tea would also work) in a quart (about a liter) of hot water.
Steep the tea for 10-15 minutes and then allow it to cool to room temperature. Pour the tea into a large flat pan and then immerse the feet for half an hour.
Do this every other day for a week and sweating should diminish. You still have to have clean shoes to avoid foot odor, but reducing perspiration also helps. The downside of using tea is that it can stain your feet brown (and the walnut hulls recommended by some herbalists will make your feet even browner). But if that’s a problem, you can use Epsom salts.
Add a handful of Epsom salts to a flat pan of warm water, and immerse feet for 30 minutes.
There’s no scientific explanation of why this should work. It just does.
But if soaking feet is not your thing, consider deodorant. Any deodorant that contains aluminum chloride will knock out pedal perspiration fast, and the limited circulation to the foot means it is far less likely to be absorbed into the body.
Spray deodorant applied to the foot may also relieve the sting of minor insect bites.
You may have heard that urinating on the feet stops foot odor. By this, I mean urinating on the feet in the shower and then rinsing the urine off before drying feet and putting socks and shoes on. There’s some scientific sense behind the method, because urea (found in urine) does kill some kinds of fungus that live on the feet. It’s not high on my list of home remedies, although it may work. Feel free to comment if you’ve tried it.
Another folk remedy for smelly feet falls under the heading of “don’t stink, take zinc.” This may work for you. Just be sure not to take more than 100 mg of zinc a day, and take a zinc formula that’s mixed with copper and other trace minerals.
Finally, as a last resort, there is always prescription medication for extremely sweaty feet. In the US, the best known medication is Drysol. Its chemical name is aluminum chloride hexahydrate, and it’s just an especially potent antideodorant. Drysol can cause foot irritation. If this happens, wash it off the feet before going to bed at night and reapply in the morning.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Will soaking my feet in black tea stain them? A. A little, which won’t be noticeable unless you have unusually fair skin. It may take 3-5 days to fade.
Q. Would green tea also relieve foot odor? A. Yes, and it’s less likely to stain.
Q. Are there any stained feet remedies? A. Is there a home remedy that takes a stain off your foot? Anything that moisturizes the skin will accelerate recovery from a stain, but anything that would take it out immediately would also injure your skin. If you are going to use a moisturizer on your feet, just make sure feet, socks, and shoes are kept extremely clean, to keep bacterial growth to a minimum.
Home Remedies For Dog Constipation
There comes a time in everyone’s life when constipation rears its ugly head. The same holds true for dogs, unfortunately. Lack of exercise and proper diet can lead to bouts of constipation (sound familiar?). While you may seek a variety of ways to “eliminate” this problem in your own life, let’s explore some home remedies for dog constipation which can be utilized in the eventuality it occurs in theirs.
As mentioned earlier, a proper diet and exercise are key components in ensuring your dog has the ability to move his bowels as often as necessary. House dogs usually need to be walked twice a day while maintaining a proper diet. If your dog becomes constipated, one method to alleviate this problem is by adding one to two teaspoons of bran to his meal. This allows for extra moisture in the stool.
Another method to soften the stool would be to add psyllium (Metamucil in the adult world) to his diet. Half a teaspoon twice a day, in addition to drinking plenty of water, will suffice. A third option would be mineral oil. This may be used in cases where there is a large build-up of hard stool. Two teaspoons, twice a day should be added to his meal, but for only a week. There are several other steps you can take to alleviate your dog’s constipation. Keep his food moist by adding a bit of water. If your dog is getting on in years, add some raw meat and vegetables to his diet.
There are certain signs which can alert you to potential problems, and for which you can take immediate steps. Long hair on dogs can cause feces to become entangled; therefore, keep your dog properly groomed. Dogs tend to eat everything in sight, ensure no bones or other material has been ingested. Just as we experience constipation due to certain medications, dogs are no exception. Psychological stress is another indicator relating to constipation.
While it has been suggested that all breeds and dogs of any age are prone to constipation, there are other aspects which you may need to consider, and for which many dog owners are culpable. Never feed your dog from the dinner table. While you may indulge the dog with a few scraps here and there, you are contributing to his constipation.
Foods that contain flour, sugar, rice, dairy and high protein are the main source of the problem. Ice cream, cookies, bread, chocolate, or other unhealthy food items can cause your dog unnecessary pain. As mentioned earlier, a lack of fiber and dehydration are common causes. Another cause for concern would be a condition known as mega colon. This simply means your dog has an inflamed colon which prevents the discharge of feces.
The time to visit the vet will become evident when your dog’s inability to defecate is hampered by a decreased appetite, passing blood in minimal amounts, and overall lethargy. Keep in mind, contributing to the overall health of your dog should be of the utmost importance. A dog’s love is unconditional, therefore, he or she is totally dependent upon you to maintain a healthy and harmonious life. Be ever vigilant to any signs of stress and ensure his diet and exercise regimen is appropriate and on-going.
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