Easy Remedy For Corn

What is Corns?

A corn is a localized thickening of the skin due to pressure. Corns may occur on the top of the toes, at the sole of the foot and in between toes. Corns can be very painful, especially if there is inflammation and swelling around the corn. The Corns may appear as white, gray, yellow and brown in color depending on your skin type.


Common Causes Of Corns

    Increased skin pressure

    Stress in specific locations

    Tight shoes

    Deformed toes

    Rubbing of toe against the stitch inside the shoe

    Way of walking

Home Remedies for Corns


Tip 1:

Apply raw Papaya juice to the corn 2-3 times a day.

Tip 2:

Chalk, powdered and made into a paste by adding water, is very when applied on a corn at bedtime.

Tip 3:

Liquorices powdered and mixed with either Mustard or Gingili oil to make a paste. This should be applied 2-3 times a day.

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Easy Remedy For Chicken Pox

What is Chicken Pox?

Chicken pox, medically known as varicella, is a highly contagious disease affecting mostly children and sometimes adults also. The rash appears on the body 2 days after the person gets infected. The rash forms into blisters, which burst and then scab over. The incubation period of chicken pox is 2 to 3 weeks. People are more prone to the disease during winter and spring season. Pregnant women, who are getting chicken pox for the first time, must seek medical assistance.

Common Causes of Chicken Pox

    Herpes Zoster Virus

    Contact with broken chickenpox blisters

    Inhaling airborne droplets

    Poor immune system

Home Remedies for Chicken Pox

Tip 1:

Mix ½ tspn of Baking soda in 1 glass of water. Sponge the person with this. When soda dries on the skin it controls the itchiness and irritation.

Tip 2:

Pure honey smeared on the scabs helps in clearing up scars.

Tip 3:

Application of Vitamin E oil helps and has a healing effect. The scars fade away very quickly

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Easy Remedy For Costipation

What is constipation?

Constipation is difficulty with irregular bowel movements, or passing hard and dry stool. The major cause of the constipation is due to low fiber diet or dehydration. Constipation is common among children, aged ones and pregnant women. Every individual has different bowel patterns. Some of the symptoms associated with constipation are bloating, uncomfortable and sluggishness. In general constipation is not a serious problem. Understanding the right cause will help in preventing constipation.

Common Causes of Constipation

    Low fiber diet

    Low fluid intake

    Lack of exercise

    Pregnancy

    Slimming

    Haemorrhoids

    Anxiety

    Weak bowel muscles

    Irritable bowel syndrome

    Certain medications

    Excessive intake of calcium or iron

Home Remedies for Constipation


Tip 1:

First thing in the morning drink a glass of warm water to which the juice of 1/2 a lime and 1 tsp honey has been added.

Tip 2:

Drink 4 glasses of water first thing in the morning.

Tip 3:

Soak 10-12 big raisins in a cup of milk and bring to boil, first eat the raisins then drink the milk.
Repeat this every morning for 3-4 days till constipation clears up.

Tip 4:

Mix 2 tsp husk seed (Isabgol) in 1/2 a cup of hot milk and drink immediately. Drink one cup of plain milk to follow.
Repeat this every night for chronic constipation.

Tip 5:

Fry small Harad 100 gm in ghee. When it is done, the harad will bloat and start smoking. Remove from ghee. Measure 100 gm Aniseed (saunf). Keep aside 50 gm and fry 50 gm in the same ghee. When lightly roasted mix with harad and remaining aniseed.

Powder all three together. Mix 100 gm ghee and 400 gm sugar candy and powder along with the other powders. Take 2tsp along with 1 cup of milk twice a day. Do not eat anything 1 hour before and after. Clears the stomach.

Tip 6:

Half a medium sized Papaya eaten before breakfast everyday.

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Easy Remedy For Cough

What is Cough?

A cough is a reaction to clear the airways of mucus, phlegm, dust, smoke or a foreign body.Whenever there is an obstruction or inflammation in the throat or in the upper airways, the brain thinks it to be a foreign object and tries to relieve it by coughing. Continuous coughing for more than two weeks needs medical attention.

Common Causes of Cough

    Viral infection

    Common cold

    Flu

    Smoking

Other serious causes may include:

    Asthma

    Bronchitis

    Whooping cough

    Tuberculosis

    Pneumonia

    Clot in the lung

    Cancer of the lung

Home Remedies for cough

Tip 1:

Suck on 3 peppercorns with a pinch of black cumin seeds (shah jeera) and a pinch of salt.

Tip 2:

Burn a clove by stirring on a hot tava or pan. Keep this in the mouth and suck on it.

Tip 3:

3-5 drops of clove oil mixed with a clove of crushed garlic and ½ tsp honey helps soothe the throat.

Tip 4:

In a cup of boiling water add 1 tsp turmeric powder and 1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain). Boil till half. Add 1 tsp of honey and have 2 times a day.

Tip 5:

50 gm of sugar candy (mishri) with 50 gm pepper powder. Mix with pure ghee to make small pellets. Store. Keep in mouth and suck on them, 3-4 times a day.
FOR INFANTS

Tip 1:

1 tsp of holy basil leaves mixed with honey.

Tip 2:

Some saffron strands made into a paste with one betel leaf is to be applied on the infants forehead and soles of the feet.
 

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Easy Remedy For Cold

What is Cold?

Cold is the most common illness that affects infants and elderly alike. Unlike the contrary belief cold weather is not the cause of colds. There are 200 types of viruses, which cause cold. The common cold is usually mild with symptoms of running nose, sneezing and throat sore. The symptoms may last for one or two weeks. Cold is common among the children and decline with age. On an average people may get 2 to 4 colds per year depending on their body immunity.
Common Causes of Cold

    Viruses (esp. rhinoviruses and corona viruses)

    Person to person (through cough, sneezing or hand contact)

    Psychological stress

    Allergic disorders

    Menstrual cycles

Home Remedies for cold

Tip 1:

A tablespoon of carom seeds (ajwain) crushed and tied in a muslin cloth. Inhale whenever nose is blocked.

Tip 2:

Boil 1 tbsp of pepper powder in a cup of milk along with a pinch of turmeric. Add some sugar for taste. Drink this once a day for three days.

Tip 3:

3-4 tsp onion juice with 3-4 tsp honey taken daily prevents cold. Tip 4: ½ tsp cinnamon oil mixed with ½ tsp honey certainly helps.

Tip 5:

Coarsely pound ginger is boiled in a cup of water till the water reduces to half the original volume, add some honey and drink hot at bedtime.

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Home Remedies for Phlegm

Phlegm is something that people really do not give much thought to until there’s a little too much coming out. Typically, it comes about with severe colds. A blocked or runny nose results in difficulty of swallowing and breathing, and phlegm is to be blamed for this situation. What happens is that the mucus may have settled down in your chest, making breathing increasingly laborious.

A general rule that doctors give out when advising their patients whether to come for a check-up or to stay at home resting out a cold is to check the color of the phlegm: a clear, watery form is indicative of a viral infection, which typically cannot be treated at all and has to be waited out while it runs its course, while a dark yellow or greenish color is taken as a sign of a bacterial infection, in which case the doctor will likely prescribe antibiotics.

But just because your phlegm is white and clear does not mean you have to suffer the full brunt of it throughout the lifetime of the virus. After all, even if it is a viral infection, the discomfort can still cost you much in terms of job output, and may even put you out of commission for a few days. Sometimes, it also results in you taking much longer to fall asleep, because your nose is clogged and you keep coughing.

The following home remedies will hopefully make your affliction lighter in terms of the phlegm in your airways:

1. Pepper and honey – Prepare a mixture of one tablespoon raw honey and half a teaspoon of white pepper. Heat this concoction in the microwave, on high, for about 10-15 seconds. While the mixture is still hot, consume it right away. Three times a day over a week is the recommended dose, as the pepper and honey are known for loosening up phlegm effectively. It will also help in curing your cold and cough.

2. Ginger and honey – Ginger is another great herb to use for treating phlegm. Measure about 100 grams of ginger, raw, and peel off the outer skin. Use a mortar and pestle to mash up the ginger, steering clear of adding any water. Instead, heat two tablespoons raw honey and add a teaspoon of the crushed ginger into the honey. Consume two tablespoons of this mixture, taking it twice a day over three days.

3. Onion and lemon – Onions and lemons are more of nature’s friendly cold-fighting ingredients, and they do the same for phlegm. Peel an onion and place it in a juicer with the juice of one lemon. Mix this into a cup of boiling water, and boil the concoction for 2 to 3 minutes. Allow it to cool, and add one teaspoon of honey. Take one cup of this juice three times a day for two to three days, or until you find the phlegm to be completely gone.

4. Lemon and pepper – Cut a ripe lemon into halves and remove the seeds. Add black pepper and salt, and suck the spiced lemon. This helps to dry up mucus and phlegm in your throat and chest.

5. Grape juice with honey – A one is to one ratio of honey and fresh grape juice is a great combination to rid yourself of phlegm. Take about four tablespoons of this mixture three times a day over five days to one week.

6. Chickpea powder and almonds – Heat up a teaspoon of oil in a wok and slightly brown two tablespoons of chickpea powder. Add almonds, in powder form, and 30 ounces of water with one teaspoon of honey. This results in a slightly thick concoction, which you then need to remove from heat. As soon as you can, take this mixture twice a day for at least three to five days.

Overall, the good thing about these home remedies is that they are actually ingredients you can find anytime in your pantry. The natural ingredients are also a safe bet, since you can be sure there will be no side effects, which are common for synthetic drugs, even those sold over-the-counter. The next time you are tempted to reach for the decongestant or the expectorant, try one of these natural concoctions, and you will likely find the relief you need.

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Home remedies for cracked heels

Like the rest of your body, you need to give your feet proper care and attention too. Here are a few home remedies that will help you keep your heels soft and supple in winter.

- Keep your skin hydrated. Drink lots of water.

- Wash your feet carefully, every time you come from outside.
- Exfoliate periodically. Use a foot scrubber to scrub the dead skin and brush away the dead skin with a small brush meant for feet. Rubbing a pumice stone is also helpful in clearing the dead skin.
- Once you have cleaned your feet, apply a foot cream or petroleum jelly.
- Once you are done applying the cream, wear cotton socks while you sleep, so that the skin absorbs the moisture and the cracks of the heels heal faster.
- Another way to heel cracked heels is melting paraffin wax and mixing it with a little coconut oil and applying this mixture on your heels before going to bed. Wash it off in the morning. This will also help in reducing the pain.
- Try walking on the grass barefoot early every morning. This exercise rejuvenates the feet and improves the eyesight.
- Always remember to wear shoes that you are comfortable in. Avoid wearing tight shoes or high heels if your heels are hurting.

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