HOME REMEDIES FOR SORE THROAT

CAUSES OF SORE THROAT

Allergies, dry air, and outdoor pollution, as well as illnesses like the common cold, flu, measles, chickenpox, mononucleosis (mono), and the croup, can all cause sore throats. These illnesses are all viral infections that will not respond to antibiotics.

Bacterial infections are responsible for only a small percentage of sore throats, including those linked with strep throat, whooping cough, and diphtheria. Most doctors recommend calling a doctor only in cases of severe sore throat accompanied by a fever, or when swollen tonsils block the throat.

Honey and Lemon Juice for a Sore Throat

Lemon dries up congestion and honey provides a soothing coating, says Lane Johnson, MD, associate professor of clinical family and community medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. In fact, a recent study found that a spoonful of honey eased kids' coughs even better than cough medicine. Mix together a tablespoon of each, microwave for 20 seconds until warm (not hot), and have your child swallow the mixture a teaspoon at a time. Caution: Honey is not safe for babies under 1 year.

Salt Water

Your mother may have recommended gargling with salt water. If so, she was probably right. According to Student Health Services at the UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, gargling with warm salt water can help soothe a sore throat and break down secretions. It’s also known to help kill bacteria in the throat.

Peppermint

The main active compound in peppermint is menthol. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, menthol is soothing, numbing and calming for sore throats. Furthermore, a report published in the journal "Harefuah" in 2008 suggests that peppermint has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral activities. Taking peppermint may therefore help to destroy the infective organisms that are causing the sore throat.

Preliminary research suggests that peppermint may help to relieve your sore throat. A study, published in the journal "Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine" in 2010, evaluated the effectiveness of peppermint oil in combination with essential oils of four other plants for treating sore throat, hoarseness or cough due to a respiratory tract infection. Results showed that the essential oil combination with peppermint produced immediate and significant improvement in symptoms when compared to a placebo. These effects were diminished after three days of treatment.

CHUKKU KAPPI (SOUTH INDIAN)

If you ever have or you see your loved ones suffering from cough, cold or sore throat. Then this is a amazing medicine you could make for them to get instant relief from that. This kappi really works wonders, you can make them in bulk and keep covered. Then reheat it and give them through out the day. You will find considerable relief immediately.


Make the powder in bulk and store them in a air tight container. So you can make it as you like. 

Preparation Time : 10 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins
Makes - App 1 cup of chukku powder

Ingredients:

For Chukku Powder:
Dry Ginger Powder / Chukku Podi- 1/2 cup
Coriander Seeds / Malli - 2 tblspn
Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - 1 tsp
Peppercorns - 1 tsp
Panakarkandu / Rock Candy - 3 tblspn (Optional)

For One Serving Kapi:
Water - 1 cup 
Chukku powder - 1 tsp
Karupatti / Palm Jaggery - 1 tblspn or to taste 

Method:

Take all the ingredients given in the list of chukku podi in a blender. Make this into a fine powder. Store this in a air tight container.

Now make the kapi, take water in a sauce pan. Add chukku podi and karuppati in it. Mix well.

Simmer this for 2  to 3 mins.

Now strain this and discard the solids.

Pour into glass. Serve hot.

HOME REMEDIES FOR HYPERTENSION

EXERCISE

Exercise temporarily increases your heart rate and blood pressure but in longterm effect it helps in strengthening of the heart muscle.A strong heart does not have to pump hard for the perfusion of whole body .The new guidelines call for 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (primarily aerobic exercise, which helps get heart rates to 70%-85% of an individual's maximal heart rate, or endurance exercise supplemented by resistance exercise) on most, preferably all days of the week for people with hypertension. The 30 minutes can be at once or accumulated during the day, such as in three 10-minute walks. These recommendations are in line with national physical activity guidelines for healthy adults issued by the CDC.

HOW TO PREVENT ACNE(PIMPLES)!!

HOME REMEDIES

- Take a few pieces of jaiphal (nutmeg), mix it with some unboiled milk and apply the paste on your

acne. Wash it off after about two hours.

- Make a mixture of cinnamon powder and honey and apply on your pimples before you go to bed in the night. Wash it with warm water when you wake up in the morning. Do this for a fortnight and watch your pimples disappear.

- Not only are oranges good for overall health, you can use orange peels as a remedy for pimples too. Grind the peels, mix them with a few drops of water and apply it on your face.

INDULEKHA HAIR OIL , IS IT EFFECTIVE OR NOT??

We all are worried about our appearance and we always try to be a center of attraction in a group of people. If we are facing problem with hair falling , hair graying and thinning of hairs and that in a young age will be so frustrating and disappointing. Many products are there in the market which offers you prevention and even recovery from hair loss. 

I am not a promoter of this product or a person who wants to cut down the market of 'Indulekha' . I am just trying to get review from people who tried this product and i am sure this will be useful for many.

The contents of Indulekha hair oil is very useful for the growth and nourishment of the hair follicles , which are mentioned by ancient Indian acharya's in their books.

have you tried this product , was it helpful for you??

Don't forget to share your experience friends..

FIRSTAID FOR FOREIGN BODY

FOREIGN BODY

                Foreign body may be passed accidentally or deliberately (by children) in different orifices of the body.Foriegn bodies can enter the body after penetrating or perforating injuries too.

FOREIGN BODY IN THE THROAT

                It may be a coin, marble, seeds, fish_ bone etc.The patient is uncomfortable and complains of pain in the throat. He has difficulty in breathing, talking, and swallowing. The following measures should be taken.

• ·         Reassure the patient.

• ·         Make him sit down in a comfortable position.

• ·         If the patient has swallowed a sharp object e.g. Open safety pin, nail false teeth etc. Get the doctor immediately. If delay is inevitable, give a cotton wool sandwich i.e. A layer of cotton wool between breads which coats the sharp objects and makes it harmless.

• ·         Do not give purgatives.

• ·         Examine the stool next day for the foreign body.

BASICS OF FIRST AID

FIRST AID

First aid is the immediate treatment given to the victim of trauma or sudden illness before medical help is made available.

First aid helps,

             

• To preserve life
• To prevent further injury and deterioration of the condition of the patient
• To relieve pain.
• To make medical care available at the earliest.

BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

HOW TO MEASURE THE BLOOD PRESSURE ACCURATELY

                The accurate measurement of blood pressure is very important in diagnosing and deciding the exact treatment. Some people having white coat syndrome which leads to false diagnosis of hypertension in the hospital situations , in those cases the home BP measurement will be more helpful in identifying your average BP in normal condition.

By following simple steps you can measure your blood pressure in your home settings.