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Grape juice mixed with a teaspoon of Honey is \nan effective home remedy to treat cough. Almonds are also useful. \nSeven pieces are soaked in water overnight. Then the brown skin is \nremoved and a paste is made. This paste should be taken twice a day. \n \nConstipation is a common disturbance of the digestive tract, leading \nto difficulty in elimination of the hard faecal matter. \nFruits like bel, Grapes, Pears, Guava, Orange and Papaya are \nbeneficial in the treatment of constipation. \n \nDandruff refers to the condition of the skin wherein shiny, silvery \nscales separate from the scalp and collect amidst the hair. \nThe use of Fenugreek seeds is the most effective remedy in the \ntreatment of dandruff. Two tablespoons should be soaked overnight in \nmilk or water and grounded into a fine paste in the morning. This \npaste is applied over the scalp for half an hour. Then the hair is \nwashed with lime water and soap-nut (ritha) solution removing \nstickiness and prevents dandruff. \n \nHeadaches are caused by temporary upsets and are not related to \norganic changes in the brain. \nThere are various remedies from headaches varying from the types of \nheadaches. For nervous headache, a herb called marjoram is \nbeneficial. For headaches resulting from cold, Rosemary is boiled in \nwater, then the head is covered with a towel and the patient inhales \nsteam. Cinnamon is useful in headaches caused by exposure to cold \nair. Its paste is applied to obtain relief. Apples and Lemon are \nvaluable in all types of headaches. \n \nDiarrhea is characterized by more than three watery stools in a \nsingle day. The most effective home remedy for diarrhoea is \nButtermilk. It is taken with a pinch of salt three or four times a \nday. With this a teaspoon of boiled Fenugreek seeds fried in butter \nis also taken. One of the best remedies is fresh or dry ginger taken \nalong with rock salt. If the patient develops weakness, Pomegranate \njuice is taken on account of its astringent properties. White rice \nwith curd is valuable in diarrhea. \n \nLow Blood Pressure refers to the fall in blood pressure below normal. \nBeetroot juice is an effective remedy for blood pressure. Indian \nspikenard is another effective home remedy. It should be taken in \ndoses of 30-40 grains with a pinch of Camphor and Cinnamon. Until the \nblood pressure reaches normal the patient should take salty foods and \nhalf a teaspoon of salt in water daily. \n \nHigh Blood Pressure is caused by the increasing industrialized and \nmetropolitan environments, due to which mental and physical pressures \nare caused. Garlic is an effective means of lowering blood pressure. \nIndian Gooseberry (amla) is another effective remedy for high blood \npressure. A tablespoon of fresh amla juice mixed with Honey, should \nbe taken every morning. Lemon, a rich source of vitamin, is essential \nfor preventing capillary fragility. Rice is a prefect diet for high \nblood pressure. \nAnaemia is caused due to a fall in the quantity of haemoglobin. \n \nVitamin B12 cures anemia. It is found mainly in animal protein. \nOther remedies are Beets, Fenugreek, Lettuce, Spinach, Soyabean, \nAlmond, Honey and Sesame seeds. These have a rich source of iron. \n \nArthritis means inflammation of the joints. It is a chronic disease \nprocess and occurs in the form of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid \nArthritis. \nPotato juice and other raw juices are considered to be a successful \nbiological treatment for arthritic conditions. To prepare Potato \njuice, cut a medium sized Potato into thin slices and place them in a \nlarge glass of water overnight. The water should be drunk in the \nmorning empty stomach. \n \nWell, forget the quick trip to the all night chemist. Look in your \nfridge. It\'s full of medicine and first aid treatments. Foods have \nbeen used as medicines for thousands of years. They are safe to use \nand readily available. \n \nHoney has a long history of healing. It relieves coughs and helps \nfight off colds and fevers. Take it with lemon as a cough reliever \nor as a hot lemon drink for colds. Its antiseptic properties make it \nperfect for external healing as well. Placed on wounds and ulcers it \ncan help speed up the healing process, while fighting off any \ninfection. Pus and poisons can be drawn out with honey, making it \nidea for pimples, boils and infected wounds. Just dab on some honey. \n \nCucumbers are great in summer not just for salads, but also for \nsunburn relief. Their cooling and soothing properties make them \nideal for use on all sorts of minor burns. Burning inflamed skin \nconditions, such as hives, eczema and insects\' bites, can all so find \nrelief with a slice of cucumber skin. Tired puffy eyes will be \ncooled and refreshed with a slice of cucumber. Cucumber is a great \ninternal cleanser used for fluid retention and removal of toxins, \nmaking it ideal for conditions such as arthritis and gout. \n \nPotatoes are a traditional heart and circulation remedy, but can be \nused to soothe inflammations and encourage the healing of skin \ninfections, dermatitis, wounds and ulcers. They can be used as a \njuice, grated or sliced. As a juice it can be used to relief \nindigestion, and constipation. Grated potatoes mixed with olive oil, \nis useful for sunburn, cracked skin and swollen eyelids. Slices of \npotatoes are great for sores, chilblains, headaches and migraines. \n \nCabbages are highly nutritious, having many healing properties and \ncan be used for many different conditions. Cabbage juice is great \nfor relief of all sorts of ulcers, from peptic ulcers to skin \nulcers. The juice can also be used on burns, bites, cold sores and \nacne. The cabbage leaf is both soothing and antiseptic, also having \nthe ability to draw out toxins from the skin. A poultice can be made \nfrom cabbage leafs and used on such conditions as: wounds, burns, \nboils, bruises, ulcers, blisters, stings, cold sores, shingles, and \nheadaches. Cabbage leaves have a good reputation for relieving sore \nand inflamed breast during breastfeeding. Its anti-inflammatory \nproperties make it idea for relief of swollen joints. The poultice \ncan also be used to help soothe harsh coughs. To make a cabbage \npoultice: remove the ribs from the greenest leaves, Soak in warm to \nhot water to soften the leaves. Crush with a rolling pin, then wrap \nthe area using a bandage or cling wrap to hold the cabbage in place. \nThis can be left for a few hours. \n \nEgg whites can also be used to soothe the skin. Beaten egg whites \ncan be spread on minor burns, sunburn or nappy rash. It is an old \nremedy used not just for burn relieve but also sprains and whitlows. \nEgg whites can also be used to soothe the mucous membranes of the \nstomach or bowel, for heartburn, indigestion, constipation or \ndiarrhea. \n \nCarrots are a highly nutritious vegetable with great restorative \nproperties. Carrots can bring relieve to both constipation and \ndiarrhoea. It can be used to expel mucus from the chest. A raw \ncarrot poultice can be used to help the speed healing of wounds, \nvaricose ulcers, burns, whitlows, boils, and abscesses. A broth \nmade with half a kilogram of carrots to a litre of water, blended is \ngood for chilblains, chapped skin, cold-sores and soothing itching \nfrom eczema. \n \nOlive oil has long been considered the healthy oil. But its use can \ngo further than salad dressing. Olive oil has a soothing effect so \nit can be used for wind, indigestion, heartburn, gastritis, peptic \nulcers and constipation. It can help relieve harsh dry coughs, \nlaryngitis and croup. Skin irritations can also be soothed with \nolive oil, being useful for conditions such as eczema, chapped skin, \ncold sores and cradle-cap. A few drops of warmed oil dropped into \nthe ear can help soften wax of a blocked ear. A liniment can be made \nwith garlic and olive oil by putting crushed garlic cloves in some \noil. The liniment then can be used for joint pains, neuralgia and \nsprains. \n \nGarlic, which has antibiotic properties, has always been considered a \ngreat cold and flu remedy. Crushing 4-6 cloves and mixing into a jar \nof honey can make up a cough mixture. The garlic can later be \nfiltered off. This can be used to help ward of colds, when you feel \none coming on. The mixture can then be used to sooth sore throats \nand other respiratory infections. Crushed garlic in oil can also be \nused for cuts, inflamed joints, rheumatism, sprains, ringworm, stings \nand bites. 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"Common Cold also known as acute coryza, is an inflammation of the
upper respiratory tract caused by infection with common cold viruses. Lemon is the best home remedy for cold. One Lemon should be diluted in a glass of warm water. A teaspoon of Honey should be added to this water. One should take this drink twice a day. Use of Garlic, ginger and turmeric are highly valuable during cold. Cough is caused due to distraction in the air passages of lungs by cells, secreting mucus. It may be caused by inflammation of the larynx or the pharynx. Grape juice mixed with a teaspoon of Honey is an effective home remedy to treat cough. Almonds are also useful. Seven pieces are soaked in water overnight. Then the brown skin is removed and a paste is made. This paste should be taken twice a day. Constipation is a common disturbance of the digestive tract, leading to difficulty in elimination of the hard faecal matter. Fruits like bel, Grapes, Pears, Guava, Orange and Papaya are beneficial in the treatment of constipation. Dandruff refers to the condition of the skin wherein shiny, silvery scales separate from the scalp and collect amidst the hair. The use of Fenugreek seeds is the most effective remedy in the treatment of dandruff. Two tablespoons should be soaked overnight in milk or water and grounded into a fine paste in the morning. This paste is applied over the scalp for half an hour. Then the hair is washed with lime water and soap-nut (ritha) solution removing stickiness and prevents dandruff. Headaches are caused by temporary upsets and are not related to organic changes in the brain. There are various remedies from headaches varying from the types of headaches. For nervous headache, a herb called marjoram is beneficial. For headaches resulting from cold, Rosemary is boiled in water, then the head is covered with a towel and the patient inhales steam. Cinnamon is useful in headaches caused by exposure to cold air. Its paste is applied to obtain relief. Apples and Lemon are valuable in all types of headaches. Diarrhea is characterized by more than three watery stools in a single day. The most effective home remedy for diarrhoea is Buttermilk. It is taken with a pinch of salt three or four times a day. With this a teaspoon of boiled Fenugreek seeds fried in butter is also taken. One of the best remedies is fresh or dry ginger taken along with rock salt. If the patient develops weakness, Pomegranate juice is taken on account of its astringent properties. White rice with curd is valuable in diarrhea. Low Blood Pressure refers to the fall in blood pressure below normal. Beetroot juice is an effective remedy for blood pressure. Indian spikenard is another effective home remedy. It should be taken in doses of 30-40 grains with a pinch of Camphor and Cinnamon. Until the blood pressure reaches normal the patient should take salty foods and half a teaspoon of salt in water daily. High Blood Pressure is caused by the increasing industrialized and metropolitan environments, due to which mental and physical pressures are caused. Garlic is an effective means of lowering blood pressure. Indian Gooseberry (amla) is another effective remedy for high blood pressure. A tablespoon of fresh amla juice mixed with Honey, should be taken every morning. Lemon, a rich source of vitamin, is essential for preventing capillary fragility. Rice is a prefect diet for high blood pressure. Anaemia is caused due to a fall in the quantity of haemoglobin. Vitamin B12 cures anemia. It is found mainly in animal protein. Other remedies are Beets, Fenugreek, Lettuce, Spinach, Soyabean, Almond, Honey and Sesame seeds. These have a rich source of iron. Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. It is a chronic disease process and occurs in the form of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Potato juice and other raw juices are considered to be a successful biological treatment for arthritic conditions. To prepare Potato juice, cut a medium sized Potato into thin slices and place them in a large glass of water overnight. The water should be drunk in the morning empty stomach. Well, forget the quick trip to the all night chemist. Look in your fridge. It's full of medicine and first aid treatments. Foods have been used as medicines for thousands of years. They are safe to use and readily available. Honey has a long history of healing. It relieves coughs and helps fight off colds and fevers. Take it with lemon as a cough reliever or as a hot lemon drink for colds. Its antiseptic properties make it perfect for external healing as well. Placed on wounds and ulcers it can help speed up the healing process, while fighting off any infection. Pus and poisons can be drawn out with honey, making it idea for pimples, boils and infected wounds. Just dab on some honey. Cucumbers are great in summer not just for salads, but also for sunburn relief. Their cooling and soothing properties make them ideal for use on all sorts of minor burns. Burning inflamed skin conditions, such as hives, eczema and insects' bites, can all so find relief with a slice of cucumber skin. Tired puffy eyes will be cooled and refreshed with a slice of cucumber. Cucumber is a great internal cleanser used for fluid retention and removal of toxins, making it ideal for conditions such as arthritis and gout. Potatoes are a traditional heart and circulation remedy, but can be used to soothe inflammations and encourage the healing of skin infections, dermatitis, wounds and ulcers. They can be used as a juice, grated or sliced. As a juice it can be used to relief indigestion, and constipation. Grated potatoes mixed with olive oil, is useful for sunburn, cracked skin and swollen eyelids. Slices of potatoes are great for sores, chilblains, headaches and migraines. Cabbages are highly nutritious, having many healing properties and can be used for many different conditions. Cabbage juice is great for relief of all sorts of ulcers, from peptic ulcers to skin ulcers. The juice can also be used on burns, bites, cold sores and acne. The cabbage leaf is both soothing and antiseptic, also having the ability to draw out toxins from the skin. A poultice can be made from cabbage leafs and used on such conditions as: wounds, burns, boils, bruises, ulcers, blisters, stings, cold sores, shingles, and headaches. Cabbage leaves have a good reputation for relieving sore and inflamed breast during breastfeeding. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it idea for relief of swollen joints. The poultice can also be used to help soothe harsh coughs. To make a cabbage poultice: remove the ribs from the greenest leaves, Soak in warm to hot water to soften the leaves. Crush with a rolling pin, then wrap the area using a bandage or cling wrap to hold the cabbage in place. This can be left for a few hours. Egg whites can also be used to soothe the skin. Beaten egg whites can be spread on minor burns, sunburn or nappy rash. It is an old remedy used not just for burn relieve but also sprains and whitlows. Egg whites can also be used to soothe the mucous membranes of the stomach or bowel, for heartburn, indigestion, constipation or diarrhea. Carrots are a highly nutritious vegetable with great restorative properties. Carrots can bring relieve to both constipation and diarrhoea. It can be used to expel mucus from the chest. A raw carrot poultice can be used to help the speed healing of wounds, varicose ulcers, burns, whitlows, boils, and abscesses. A broth made with half a kilogram of carrots to a litre of water, blended is good for chilblains, chapped skin, cold-sores and soothing itching from eczema. Olive oil has long been considered the healthy oil. But its use can go further than salad dressing. Olive oil has a soothing effect so it can be used for wind, indigestion, heartburn, gastritis, peptic ulcers and constipation. It can help relieve harsh dry coughs, laryngitis and croup. Skin irritations can also be soothed with olive oil, being useful for conditions such as eczema, chapped skin, cold sores and cradle-cap. A few drops of warmed oil dropped into the ear can help soften wax of a blocked ear. A liniment can be made with garlic and olive oil by putting crushed garlic cloves in some oil. The liniment then can be used for joint pains, neuralgia and sprains. Garlic, which has antibiotic properties, has always been considered a great cold and flu remedy. Crushing 4-6 cloves and mixing into a jar of honey can make up a cough mixture. The garlic can later be filtered off. This can be used to help ward of colds, when you feel one coming on. The mixture can then be used to sooth sore throats and other respiratory infections. Crushed garlic in oil can also be used for cuts, inflamed joints, rheumatism, sprains, ringworm, stings and bites. Also, the garlic oil can be rubbed into the chest to relieve coughs and chest infections. Garlic helps to purify the body and improves the general immune system. Parsley will help rid your breath of garlic! Onions have been used for centuries for their healing properties, and were considered by the ancient Egyptians to be a "cure-all". Onion was used as an antiseptic for wounds during the war. Onions have a powerful ability to fight many bacteria, making it ideal for use in colds, flues and other respiratory problems. A mixture can be made using a chopped raw onion drizzled with honey and left over night, and then a dessertspoon can be taken every 2 hours. This mixture can be used for sore throats, colds, sinusitis, and catarrh, breaking up of mucous and as a cough mixture for coughs. Onions are a great tonic for those suffering from tiredness, exhaustion and anaemia. For those with water retention, arthritis, gout, urinary gravel, and diabetes, onions are a great addition to the diet. Not only are these foods great to have on hand for first aid treatment, they're even better to eat. A regular diet of fresh fruit and vegetable will help maintain a healthy life and speed up recovery when illness and accidents occur. While the foods listed here will bring relief and treat minor conditions, it is important to seek professional advice for more serious complaints or where no relief is found." Source: https://www.geocities.com/cmohan9/kitchendoctor.html |
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