Acidity - Natural Home Remedy

What is ACIDITY?

The stomach normally secretes acid that is essential in the digestive process. This acid helps in breaking down the food during digestion. When there is excess production of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach, it results in the condition known as acidity. Dyspepsia, heartburn and the formation of ulcers are some of the symptoms. It is more common in highly emotional and nervous individuals.

Common Causes of Acidity

• Consumption of Alcohol
• Highly spicy foodstuffs
• Non-vegetarian diets
• Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID's)

Most acidity problems occur

1. After meals

2. When lifting weight or straining and applying pressure in the intra-abdominal area.

3. At night when lying down. Ulcers also occur as a result of over secretion of acid.

Home Remedies for Acidity

Tip 1:
After all three meals, take a small piece of jaggery and keep it in your mouth and suck. Voilá no more acidity.

Tip 2:
Boil one cup of water. To this add 1 tsp of Aniseed (Saunf). Cover and leave overnight. Strain the water in the morning, add 1 tsp of honey. When this is taken 3 times a day it prevents acidity.

Tip 3:
To 1 ½ liters of water add 1 tsp Caraway seeds (shah jeera). Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Sip while warm. Have the concoction 2-3 times a day for 5-6 days.

Tip 4:
Powder one clove and one cardamom; use the powder as a mouth freshener after every meal. No more acidity and no more bad breath.

JAUNDICE HOME REMEDY

What is Jaundice?

Jaundice is the yellow discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes. It is caused by a build-up of a substance called Bilirubin.In many cases, yellowness in the white part of the eyes is more obvious than in the skin. Jaundice in newborn babies is common as their livers take time to get working properly.

There are three types of jaundice that affects adults are:

• Hemolytic jaundice
• Hepatocellular jaundice and
• Obstructive jaundice
  

Common Causes of Jaundice

The red blood cells after a period of 4 months time becomes fragile and becomes a yellow like chemical called Bilirubin. The body usually removes bilirubin from the bloodstream by passing it though the liver and to the kidneys for disposal. The liver, which plays a vital role in removing the bilirubin from the body, may not be able to do so for some reasons, where the bilirubin gets accumulated and causes jaundice.

Home Remedies for Jaundice

Tip 1:
1/4 tsp of turmeric powder mixed in a glass of hot water taken 2-3 times a day.

Tip 2:
Make a paste of tender papaya leaves. Take 1/2 tsp of this paste with 1 tsp honey.

Tip 3:
Boil 1 cup of water, when it boils add 8-10 lemon leaves. Cover and leave for 4-5 minutes. Drink the decoction for 4-5 days.

Tip 4:
Lots of lime juice should be consumed.

Tip 5:
1/2 tsp ginger juice, 1 tsp mint juice and 1tsp lime juice to be taken as often as possible

Tip 6:
1 cup of juice made with radish leaves taken 2 times a day.

Tip 7:
First thing in the morning, drink 1 glass of fresh Tomato juice. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to this.

HOME REMEDY KIDNEY STONES

What is Kidney stones?

Kidney stones are one of the most painful disorders that affect humans. Kidney stones are solid masses of mineral salt deposits that are normally filtered through the kidney and emptied via urine. Urine has a natural substance, which dissolves these minerals, thereby preventing them into becoming solids or calculi. Sometimes due to dehydration, these salts don’t get dissolved and crystallization takes place. It grows large enough to obstruct the renal ducts or stuck in the uterus, causing sharp and severe pain in the urinary tract. Untreated, kidney stones can cause renal failure.

Common Causes of Kidney stones

• Urinary tract infection (UTI)
• Overdoses of Vitamin D
• Mineral imbalance
• Kidney disease
• Dehydration
• Gout
• Diet
  

Home Remedies for Kidney stones

Tip 1:
Boil two figs in a cup of water. Drink this first thing in the morning for one month.

Tip 2:
Mix 1 tspn of Holy basil leaves juice with 1 tspn of honey. Have this every morning for 5-6 months.
Eat 2-3 Apples a day.

Tip 3:
Watermelon, either eaten as a fruit or had a juice is very good.

Tip 4:
1 cup of juice made with radish leaves taken 2 times a day.

Tip 5:
First thing in the morning, drink 1 glass of fresh Tomato juice. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to this.

INTESTINAL WORM TREATMENT - HOME REMEDY

What is Intestinal worms?

Intestinal worms are parasites, which thrives in the intestines of another organism. Parasites enter your body in one of four ways through food and water, through transmitting agent, such as a mosquito and sexual contact and also through nose and skin. Even though there are thousands of parasites which infects humans, only four are very important. They are:

• Roundworms(spreads through food and water)
• Pinworms(spreads from person to person)
• Whipworms(spreads through food and water)
• Tapeworms(spreads by eating raw or undercooked meats)
  

Common Causes of Intestinal worms

• Eating contaminated food
• Drinking contaminated water
• Poor sanitation
• Using human excretion as fertilizer
• Poor personal hygiene
• Eating raw and uncooked meat
  

Home Remedy for Intestinal worms

Tip 1:
1 cup of grated Carrot eaten in the morning 1 hour before breakfast for 4-5 days.

Tip 2:

1 tblspn raw Papaya juice mixed with1 tspn of honey to be taken, first thing in the morning. This should be followed by a glass of warm milk, to which 1 tspn of Castor oil has been added. This treatment should be done for 2 days.

PILES HOME REMEDY

What is Piles?

Piles otherwise known as hemorrhoids are enlarged, painful veins in your rectum. It refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed. Piles arise from the increased pressure of internal or external veins around the anal canal. Piles are both internal and external.Internal hemorrhoids, unless they are severe, cannot be seen or felt.External hemorrhoids can be seen around the outside of the anus. Although uncomfortable and embarrassing, it is not normally a serious condition.

Common Causes of Piles

• Low fiber diet
• Pregnancy
• Aging
• Hereditary
• Chronic constipation
• Anal intercourse

Home Remedies for Piles

Tip 1:
Take 1 tbsp black cumin seeds (shah jeera), roast and mix with 1 tbsp of unroasted black cumin seeds and powder both
together. Take 1/2 a tsp with a glass of water once a day.

Tip 2:
Radish juice taken in the morning and night. Start with 1/4 a cup and increase to 1/2 a cup gradually over a period of 1 month.

Tip 3:
Wash 3-4 figs. Soak in a glass of water over night. Eat them first thing in the morning. Again repeat in the night.

Tip 4:
Boil 1 ripe banana in 1 cup of milk, mash well. Take 3-4 times a day.

Tip 5:
Crush bitter gourd leaves and extract the juice. Mix 3 tsp in 1 glass of buttermilk, and drink on an empty stomach every morning, for a month.

Tip 6:
Drink a glass of buttermilk with 1/4 tsp carom seed powder (ajwain) and a pinch of salt

RING WORM HOME REMEDY

What is Ringworm?

Ringworm is a general term for a common fungus infection on the skin. In scientific terms it is called ‘Dermatophytosis’. The infection is called ringworm, as it appears as round or ring like in shape. Pets, such as dogs or cats, may be a source of transmitting the disease to humans. Although ringworms are common among the children, any body can be affected by it.

Common Causes of Ringworm

• Through scratches or cuts in the skin
• Affects damp areas where sweating is common
• Using unwashed clothes or sharing combs of infected people
• Swimming pool
• Pets
  

Home Remedies for Ringworm

Tip 1:
Rub a slice of freshly cut raw Papaya on the patch.

Tip 2:
Make a powder with Mustard seeds. Add some water and make a paste. Apply on the patch till it clears up.

Tip 3:
The juice of Holy basil leaves to be applied on the patch 2-3 times.

ULCER HOME REMEDY

What is Ulcers?

Ulcers are an inflammation or erosions of the stomach or duodenal lining. They develop when digestive juices hydrochloric acid and the enzyme pepsin produced in the stomach, intestines, and digestive glands damage the lining of the stomach or duodenum. The digestive juices are crucial in the digestion of starch, fat, and proteins in food. An ulcer in the stomach is called gastric ulcer and in the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer. The gastric and duodenum ulcers together are referred to as peptic ulcers.

Common Causes of Ulcers

• Bacterial infection (Helicobacter pylori)
• Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
• Smoking, stress etc. increase susceptibility
• Immune Abnormalities
• Alcoholism
  

Home Remedies for Ulcers

Tip 1:
Boil 1 cup of fena greek leaves and eat with a sprinkle of salt twice a day.

VOMITING HOME REMEDY

What is Vomiting?

Vomiting or vemesis is a biological defense mechanism. It is a reflex activity, which refers to the forceful oral expulsion of stomach contents. The actual function of vomiting is to remove toxic or harmful substances from the body after ingestion. However, vomiting is multifactorial in origin and can be caused due to various reasons. Retching is the sustained contraction of the chest and abdominal muscles that accompanies before or during vomiting.

Common Causes of Vomiting

• Intake poisonous substances
• Gastroenteritis
• Spinning too fast on a ride
• Surgery
• Pregnancy
• Certain drugs
• Disgusting sights
• Disgusting smells

Home Remedies for Vomiting

Tip 1:
Heat 2 cardamoms on a dry tava. Powder them and add a tsp honey and take frequently.

Tip 2:
Take a mixture of 1 tsp mint juice with 1 tsp lime juice and 1/2 tsp ginger juice along with a tsp honey.

Tip 3:
Sip chilled lime juice.n

GOUT HOME REMEDY

What is Gout?

Gout is an acute and most painful rheumatic disease, caused by the accumulation of crystals of uric acid (monosodium urate) in the joints, tendons and other tissues of the body. These deposits cause attacks of arthritis with inflammation and pain. The attack may develop suddenly during the night. The gout can be experienced commonly at big toe joint and also at other joints such as foot, hand, knee or shoulder.

Common Causes of Gout

• Kidney failure
• Hereditary factors
• Obesity
• Diuretics
• High blood pressure
• Alcoholism
• Physical stress
• Fatigue
  

Home Remedies for Gout

Tip 1:
Eat 1 Apple after every meal.

Tip 2:
Squeeze the juice of ½ a lime in 1 glass of water. Drink this morning, noon and night.

Tip 3:
Extract ½ a cup of juice of French beans (String beans). Drink this juice everyday for a month.

FLATULENCE HOME REMEDY

What is Gas?

Flatulence is a common problem that affects everyone at some time or other. It occurs when you need to drive out the excess air that builds up in your body. The gut from oesophagus to rectum contains a lot of gases, but mainly of nitrogen and oxygen, which is produced during eating and talking. Carbon dioxide is produced when the acid present in the stomach comes into contact with bile and juices from the pancreas. Some of these gases are absorbed into the blood and will be breathed out in due course. The rest is passed out through the rectum.

Common Causes of Gas

• Overproduction of bacteria in the stomach
• Foods containing a lot of fibre
• Products made with malt extracts
• Digestive disorders such as gastroenteritis
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Bacteria and other organisms
• Contaminated food or water
• Food prepared under unhygienic conditions
  

Home Remedies for Gas

Tip 1:
Mix 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder with a pinch of asafoetida and a pinch of rock salt, in 1 cup of warm water. Drink.

Tip 2:
Mix 2 tsp of brandy with a cup of warm water and drink before going to bed.

Tip 3:
Chew on some fresh ginger slices that are soaked in lime juice after meals.

Tip 4:
A drop of dill oil in a tsp of honey taken immediately after a meal will help.

Tip 5:
Powder 1 tsp of pepper, 1 tsp of dry ginger and 1 tsp of green cardamom seeds. Mix 1/2 tsp of this mixture with water and drink an hour after a meal

DIARRHOEA - HOME REMEDY

What is Diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea is the passing of frequent, watery stools, which occurs when the bowels are loose, and frequent bowel motions take place. Some of the symptoms felt during diarrhoea are pain in the tummy, nausea, high temperature and loss of appetite. Diarrhoea can either be acute (short term) or chronic (long term say for more than 2 weeks).

Common Causes of Diarrhoea

• Stress or anxiety
• Infection caused by virus or bacteria
• Infected food
• Infected water
• Drinking too much alcohol
• Side effect from some medicines
  

Home Remedies for Diarrhoea

Tip 1:
Mash a ripe banana. Mix with 1 tsp of tamarind pulp and a pinch of salt. Take twice a day.

Tip 2:
Drink a cup of strong black tea or coffee. It is very effective in controlling diarrhea.

Tip 3:
Powder 1/4 tsp of cardamom seeds. Boil this in thin tea water. Add a bit of sugar for taste and drink.

Tip 4:
Soak 2 -3 tsp coriander seeds overnight in half a cup of water. Make a coarse paste mix in a glass of butter milk and drink.

Tip 5:
Make a paste of 15-20 tender curry leaves. Mix in 1 tsp honey and drink.

Tip 6:
Mix 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder with 1 ripe banana and eat.

Tip 7:
A tsp of date paste mixed with 1 tsp honey. To be taken 4-5 times a day.

Tip 8:
Mix 1 cup pomegranate juice with 1 cup of sugar cane juice. Have 4 times a day. Tip 9:

Have 1 cup of fresh Pomegranate juice 3-4 times a day.

Tip 10:
Dry Mango seeds in the shade for 3-4 days. Powder and store in a bottle. Take ½ a tspn of this powder with either sugar or honey.

CONSTIPATION HOME REMEDY

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.