Friday
Vitamins Products for Hair Loss
When going for such products, it does take two to three months before your head can manifest a radiant crown of hair. That’s why shampoo companies also advertise regularity and this is not just for them to earn big bucks but for your own benefit too. Some shampoos specializing in hair growth have carefully measured amounts of vitamins in their products.
If you have hair loss problems, these are the vitamins you should check for in hair growth shampoo bottles the next time you’re in the supermarket.
1. Vitamin A. This is an antioxidant vitamin, helping your body improve blood circulation and for you to have great skin. It also produces sebum in the scalp which is the body’s natural oils, moisturizing it and encouraging hair growth. However, doctors have warned that more than 25, 000 IU of Vitamin A daily can cause hair loss. That’s why shampoos just put the right amount of Vitamin A in each bottle.
2. Vitamin C. Also an antioxidant naturally found in citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and grapefruits. It can help maintain great skin, including a healthy scalp.
3. Vitamin E. Another antioxidant that also enhances blood circulation in skin and the scalp. They can be taken orally on a daily basis or eaten as green, leafy vegetables, in soybeans and nuts.
4. Vitamin B3. Also called niacin. Also promotes blood circulation in the scalp. It can be found best in white meat.
5. Vitamin B5. Or Panthothetic Acid. Commonly found in most shampoos. This vitamin will stop the growth of gray hairs. It can also help stop hair loss.
6. Vitamin B6. This is the main component of melanin which gives our skin and hair its color. Having an ample supply of vitamin B6 will allow your hair to come out with a deep and glowing natural color.
You can take these vitamins in its synthetic form however, medical practitioners’ advice people to take them in their natural and organic form to prevent side effects. Most synthetic vitamins are cheaper though, but you have to buy from a reputable source. It would promote overall health not only for your hair, but also for your body.
Nurse's Secret - Cure Eczema Naturally With Coconut Oil Fast!
One possible cause for eczema that has received a lot of focus from dermatologists and other skin doctors is a shock to the nervous system or long-term mental strain or stress.
Irritant Contact Eczema is caused by coming into contact with any soap, detergent or chemical substance that you're exposed to on a daily basis. Wrongly, many people think eczema is contagious. There are two conditions that must take place for eczema to occur: a predisposition or an irritability of the skin, and a cause. A condition called Varicose Eczema is found in the lower part of the leg.
Your type of eczema usually depends on the cause along with the locations on the body. Eczema is dermatitis that is in a more advanced stage. Infant or baby eczema on the scalp or other body areas responds very well to coconut oil. It's a natural home remedy safe for your baby, a perfect eczema cream.
Babies, children and adults with eczema have skin that is sensitive to any or many substances such as soap, detergents, wool, make-up, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, nail polish, shampoos, and many others.
Natural eczema treatments are best to get rid of eczema and I have found that virgin coconut oil is the best for healing eczema and/or dermatitis. Organic virgin coconut oil soothes the rough patches or itchy rashes right away and starts its work on healing eczema, dermatitis and many other skin problems safely without exposure to harsh chemical-containing eczema creams.
If the eczema is on your hands, coconut oil should be applied several times a day and at bedtime. And if the eczema is severe, it can be applied four or five times each day and at bedtime. Make sure to keep the eczema or dermatitis area moist with the oil. You can put a loose coconut oil soaked bandage on your skin.
Many people use coconut oil as a make-up remover and under foundation and it leaves skin soft, silky, and smooth. It quickly heals rashes, sores, bumps, blemishes, blisters and many other skin problems.
Health food stores and whole food groceries carry organic virgin coconut oil, usually in pint-size and quart-size jars. Make sure to buy the organic virgin coconut oil that is not refined, bleached and deodorized. Also you can order coconut oil online.
If you're suffering from eczema or have possible eczema symptoms now you may want to give coconut oil a try. Although it's a natural food you may want to get approval from your doctor first. Virgin coconut oil has helped many people heal their skin and cure their eczema for good. Eczema and its accompanying symptoms, provided you've discovered and/or avoided the cause, should heal up nicely.
By: Helen Hecker
Saturday
Home Remedies for Ear Infections
Mix lobelia and garlic oil or olive oil, place a few drops in the ear and plug it with cotton this will help with pain.
Grind some holy basil leaves and extract some juice. Put two drops inside the ear. This will help reducing the ear pain and also to overcome an infection. It is an effective home remedy for ear infection.
There are also a few herbs that can be helpful in fighting off the underlying cause of ear infections, which is usually a viral or bacterial infection. Goldenseal and echinacea are both known for their abilities to cleanse the body. Taking doses of Vitamin C can also be beneficial. Individuals with ear infections should avoid consuming dairy products, as these foods and drinks tend to increase the body’s production of mucus. As a result, the congestion and pain associated with ear infections is worsened
Clean the ears out once a week with 1/2 peroxide and 1/2 water let set for 10 minutes then turn to let drain, I then gently dry mine out with a q-tip just to get the excess moisture.
A suggested home remedy concerning the fungus associated with swimmer's ear incorporates the use of vinegar, as its properties effectively treat such condition. The formulation's recipe is simple, as white vinegar is mixed with water that is clean, at a fifty, fifty ratio. To administer, drop the blended solution into the ear. Then, wiggle the ear for proper distribution.
Make a mixture by adding 1 tablespoon of almond carrier oil, 2 drops of lavender essential oil, 2 drops of chamomile oil and 3 drops of tea tree essential oil. Warm this mixture and add 2 drops thrice a day to the infected ear.
Tea Tree Oil
Mix a few drops of Tea Tree Oil in an equal amount of vegetable oil and put two to three drops in the infected ear.
Warm olive oil or castor oil-put a few drops down the ear and plug with a cotton ball. Lay on the other side of the head for half and hour or so. Then turn over and let drain. This draws out the infection. This is a great home remedy for ear infection.
By: John Mathew
Natural Remedies For Diabetes
When there is a decrease in the production of the hormone insulin, then the body will have an excess amount of blood glucose or blood sugar which can have catastrophic consequences if the problem is not treated.
A diabetic may be either insulin deficient or insulin resistant. When a diabetic is insulin deficient their pancreas is not producing enough insulin due to a malfunction of insulin producing cells, therefore resulting in a lack of insulin and an excess of blood sugar.
When a diabetic is insulin resistant the pancreas produces plenty of insulin, however, the body does not process the insulin properly and therefore it has the same result with an excess of blood sugar.
If untreated, the high glucose levels in the blood will damage blood vessels which will result in long term health problems.
Some symptoms of diabetes are:
- Urinating frequently
- Thirsty all the time
- Tired
- Weak
- Light-headed
If you have any of these symptoms and have a family history of diabetes, be sure to consult your doctor. Natural remedies should be taken with your doctor’s knowledge so that he can make sure your diabetes is being controlled appropriately.
Natural Remedies for Diabetes:
1 - Taking garlic tablets can help with your circulation and regulate your sugar levels
2 - Two teaspoons of powdered Fenugreek seeds with milk or if you prefer you can swallow whole. Take every day.
3 - Alma has a high vitamin C content and therefore can be effective in controlling diabetes. Take a tablespoon of its juice mixed with a cup of fresh bitter-gourd juice daily for two months. This will secrete the pancreas and enable it to secrete insulin.
4 - 500mg of L-glutamine and taurine a day will reduce sugar craving and help release insulin.
Diabetics these days can monitor their blood sugar levels themselves in their own homes. By keeping regular checks on your blood sugar levels it may be possible to control your diabetes by a controlled and sensible diet. Not all diabetics will be able to use diet on its own to control their diabetes and your doctor will be able to assist you with this.
It is important to stick to a strict low calorie, high carbohydrate diet with lots of fibre and little or no sugar. Daily exercise is also very beneficial in controlling your diabetes. Obese people are at a much higher risk of having diabetes.
A combination of garlic, watercress and parsley eaten daily can also help to regulate blood sugar levels so this is a good choice to add to your diet.
Remember diabetes is a serious condition and although may be able to be controlled by diet and natural remedies, always do so with your doctors knowledge as for some diabetics it may not be enough and you may need to be given insulin to control the disease.
Friday
Home Remedies for Dandruff
Seems everyone is going back to basics. Instead of treatments and cures that use chemicals we are taking the time to look into safe and natural alternatives. We love the natural alternatives to better health, weight loss, skin and hair care. This time of year as the weather gets colder, some of us will suffer from dry skin and dry hair. Natural home remedies are once again becoming as popular as they were years ago with our parents and grandparents. A favorite for anyone suffering from dandruff is a dandruff home remedy. If you have a problem with dandruff, try these safe and natural home remedies.
A Dandruff Home Remedy from India
The ingredients you will need are curd, honey and lemon. Use two tablespoons of curd and mix with three drops of honey and three drops of lemon juice. Mix together and apply to the scalp, leave on for fifteen minutes, then scrub for fifteen minutes.
Try Coconut Oil For A Dandruff Home Remedy
The best place of buy coconut oil is at any natural or health food store like GNC. Apply the coconut oil to the scalp and scrub away the dead skin with a brush or fingernails. Next, either hold your head under a faucet of hot water or in the shower under hot water for fifteen minutes. You will have immediate results that will last up to six months or a year.
A Canadian Answer For A Dandruff Home Remedy
This will work wonders for your dandruff problem. Apply baby oil to the entire head in the evening, wrap your head with a towel and leave on until morning then shampoo. Use the baby oil daily until all dandruff is gone.
Another Dandruff Home Remedy From The States
The answer to this dandruff home remedy is lemon juice. It's best to use the lemon juice in squeeze bottles since it's easier to control. Stand over either your kitchen or bathroom sink and squirt the lemon juice all over your head and massage. Leave on for about fifteen minutes, then wash your hair. It usually takes no more than two treatments for the dandruff itch to disappear. This is just a temporary cure. Repeat as needed should the dandruff come back.
A Dandruff Home Remedy From The Kitchen
Check your kitchen cupboard for olive oil and almond oil. If you don't have either one, you can usually buy them at health food or vitamin stores. Mix the two together and apply to scalp and leave on for five minutes. Once it starts to tingle rinse and shampoo.
A Dandruff Home Remedy From The Barber Shop
Here's an old dandruff home remedy from a retired barber. Add two crushed aspirins to your shampoo when you wash your hair. Leave the mixture on for two minutes then rinse and wash again. This remedy usually works after one treatment.
For a quick fix try aloe vera gel 10-15 minutes before you wash your hair. Leave it on for about 10 minutes then shampoo your hair. Use this on a daily basis to keep dandruff away. On a regular basis try crushing about 10-20 aspirin and mix with liquid shampoo. Use this dandruff home remedy on a daily basis. Soak Fenugreek seeds (purchased from a health food store) overnight in water. In the morning when the seeds are soft, grind them into a paste and apply to the scalp. Leave on for half an hour rinse then shampoo.
Something most people have in their kitchen are thyme leaves. Boil about 4 to 5 leaves in two cups of water for ten minutes. After the mixture cools apply to your scalp and leave on for half an hour then rinse and shampoo. Also, you can make a tea of apple sage and rosemary tea then apply to scalp leave on for approximately 10-15 minutes rinse then shampoo.
There are many natural home remedies for the treatment and prevention of dandruff. Check out your local bookstore for books on herbal and natural home remedies.
Saturday
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Some structures in our bodies, such as nerves and ligaments, use tunnels to get where they’re going. One of the busiest tunnels is the carpal tunnel, which allows nerve, blood vessels, and ligaments to pass through the wrist and into the fingers.
Sunday
Cold Sore Treatment: Proven 3-Step Remedy
By: Denny Bodoh
Are you searching for a good cold sore treatment?
Thousands of cold sore folks like you and I are doing just that every day.
Hey - do not spend your hard-earned money before you read about this powerful cold sore treatment 3-step plan. It is a home remedy that provides amazing relief, without having to buy some hyped up, over-priced secret formula.
There are a lot of over-the-counter and prescription cold sores products that claim to be the latest and greatest miracle. You buy one and try it, and, again, you are disappointed.
Truth is, most cold sore treatment products you find in stores are mainly over hyped comfort remedies. Nothing wrong with that. Smart business doing whatever you can to reduce the pain and discomfort while the sore is healing.
And even the prescription drugs that you read about in the papers have a very poor track record for reducing the length of the cold sore event. Studies show that the best of these may reduce the duration by a few days. No big deal when they last three to four weeks.
If you could find a cold sore treatment plan that would give you maximum comfort, while cutting the healing time by a week or more - would that not be great?
You can do that right now.
But, quickly, let us first look at what we are dealing with.
The root cause of cold sores, fever blisters, or oral herpes is an infestation of the herpes simplex virus. This parasite virus lives in your nerve cells and is usually dormant.
For cold sores, which occur mainly on the face, the herpes virus hides in the nerve ganglia under or behind your ear on the same side as your cold sores occur.
When this virus senses a weakness in your immune system, it will grab the opportunity to replicate. To do so, the cold sore virus will travel to the end of the nerve where it is living - ending up on the surface of your lip or nose.
During the replication process, a hoard of new herpes virus is created. Millions of your cells are destroyed in this process, creating an open wound right on the end of a nerve. Ouch!
Now you need an effective cold sore treatment.
If you are vigilant, you can stop the replication process, wipe out millions of viruses, and send the remaining virus back into hibernation.
And it is amazing how quickly your wound will heal once you have removed the cold sore virus from the area.
What treatment can do this?
Plain ice or another cold object, such as a can of soda. Seems too simple, right? But ice is a very good cold sore treatment. It reduces swelling, heat and pain and chases the cold sore virus away. Ice, or similar, is free and available just about anywhere you might be when you suddenly feel an outbreak coming on.
But, you must act quickly, at the first inkling of a cold sore. Even a couple hours delay can mean you will get a full-blown sore that could last 3 weeks or more.
Yes, as soon as you can, apply some cold object to it.
Hey - no matter how far along your blister, ice is a very good cold sore treatment. It can reduce the cold sore event by 35% or more. It will also work with, and boost, any other treatment, whether oral or topical.
A great virus killer for surface use is alcohol. It can sting, if you have not numbed it with ice first, but it is the gold standard for keeping a wound clean and reducing infections.
Use a cotton ball or tissue to apply it. You do not want to contaminate your fingers and spread it to someone else or to another location on yourself.
To speed healing even faster, try using some fresh sap from the Aloe Vera plant leaf. Just break off an inch or so of a leaf and apply the sap to the wound. Be sure to use the alcohol, or some other germ killer first. Aloe can heal right over an infection.
Also, do not waste your time on bottled Aloe Vera. It just does not have the healing power. Get a live plant for home - they are available nearly anywhere. Every household should have one. Aloe Vera is useful for a great many things besides a cold sore treatment.
There you have it - one of my favorite cold sore treatment plans in a nutshell. It is a powerful plan you can use right this minute to heal that outbreak.
Yes it is quite simple. It is a well proven and powerful three-step cold sore treatment.
Article Source: http://ezarticles.net
Friday
Muscle Cramps
Whether you’re lying in bed at night, walking or writing a letter, your muscles are constantly contracting and relaxing. As a result, they need a lot of nourishment. When they don’t get it, they’ll sometimes contract into a tight, painful spasm known as muscle cramps. Cramps are muscle’s way of telling you it’s tired, hungry, and in need of rest.
Getting enough potassium in your diet will also help preventing cramps. Bananas are good source of potassium, with one banana supplying 451 milligrams. Potatoes are also a good source, with half-cup containing 114 milligrams.
For most people, the problem isn’t getting enough sodium, it’s getting too much, since this mineral is found in a large amounts in many foods, particularly processed foods.
Muscles need more than electrolytes and water to function well. They also need glycogen, a sugar that comes from carbohydrates. When muscle tissue runs low on glycogen, they’re more likely to tire and cramp. Getting plenty of carbohydrates in your diet will help keep muscles working well. Good sources include potatoes, rice, bananas, and bread.
Anemia
In Greek, the word anemia means “no blood”. But that’s a bit of an exaggeration. People with anemia have plenty of blood. It’s just that the red blood cells are not carrying their usual compliment of energy-giving oxygen.
Meats, legumes, and vegetables are also high in iron. Mixing heme iron from meats and nonheme iron from beans and vegetables will increase absorption of the noneheme iron 10 to 15 percent.
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Monday
Heartburn
Heartburn is the reflux of acid from the stomach and is usually accompanied by burning sensation in the region of the centre of the chest and gives nasty, bitter taste in the mouth.
The cause of heartburn is actually hardworking muscle in your lower esophagus. This is a muscle that relaxes to let food pass into your stomach, then quickly closes. But when it doesn’t close properly, the contents of the stomach can back up, creating burning or irritation under the rib cage – heartburn.
Coffee, alcohol, spicy foods and citrus fruits often bring an attack, and watch out for fried and fatty foods as well as tomatoes and chocolate. Any of those can irritate esophageal lining or relax your sphincter muscle, triggering reflux.
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Warts
Ok, may be its time to stop blaming neighborhood resident toad and start looking toward your Prince or Princess Charming…
Sunday
Athlete’s Foot
No wonder that most people don’t refer to athlete’s foot by its clinical name: “ringworm of the feet”. Whether you running the marathon or just into a normal walking activities, what encouraging ringworm of the feet is your footware, your shoes.
Baking soda is a cheaper alternative to expensive food powders, yet it does essentially the same thing. Either sprinkle it on dry or make a paste by moistening one tablespoon of baking soda with lukewarm water. Rub the mixture on your feet and between your toes. After about 15 minutes, rinse it off and dry thoroughly.