BAD BREATH Herbal Teraphy - Home Remedies -

Bad breath (due to thrush or sore throat):

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon fennel
Beluntas leaves 1 cup
2 cardamom seeds
a little salt
Water 1 cup

How to mix:

All the ingredients except the salt in the wash and then added saltcrushed slightly, pour boiling water with 1 cup water, when coolstrain / squeeze with a cloth for 3.

How to mix:

All the ingredients except the water washed, then crushed, thenpour boiling water with 1 ½ cups of water, let sit and then strainfor three.

Drinking rules:
Drink the potion 3x a day, to drink ½ cup, repeat a few days.

What Is It?


Bad breath is breath that has an unpleasant odor. It's also known as halitosis. This odor can occur from time to time, or it can be long lasting, depending on the cause.

Millions of bacteria live in the mouth, particularly on the back of the tongue. In many people, they are the primary causes of bad breath. The mouth's warm, moist conditions are ideal for the growth of these bacteria. Most bad breath is caused by something in the mouth.


Some types of bad breath are considered to be fairly normal. They usually are not health concerns. One example is "morning mouth." This occurs because of changes in your mouth while you sleep. During the day, saliva washes away decaying food and odors. The body makes less saliva at night. Your mouth becomes dry, and dead cells stick to your tongue and to the inside of your cheeks. When bacteria use these cells for food, they produce a foul odor.In addition, bad breath can be caused by the following:

• Poor dental hygiene — Infrequent or improper brushing and flossing, allows bits of food that are stuck between the teeth to decay inside the mouth. Poor oral hygiene eventually will lead to periodontal (gum) disease, which also can cause bad breath.
• Infections in the mouth — These can be caused by either a cavity in a tooth or by periodontal (gum) disease.
• Respiratory tract infections — Throat, sinus or lung infections
• External source — Garlic, onions, coffee, cigarette smoking, chewing tobacco. Smoking and drinking coffee, tea and/or red wine will contribute to your teeth becoming discolored.
• Dry mouth (xerostomia) — This can be caused by salivary gland problems, medicines or "mouth breathing." A large number of prescriptions and over the counter medicines cause dry mouth.
• Illnesses — Diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, lung disease, sinus disease, reflux disease and others
• Psychiatric illness — Some people may believe they have bad breath, but others do not notice it. This is referred to as "pseudohalitosis."

Symptoms

You may not always know that you have bad breath. That's because odor-detecting cells in the nose eventually get used to the smell. Other people may notice and react by stepping away from you as you speak, or making a face.Other symptoms depend on the underlying cause of bad breath:

• Infections in the mouth — Symptoms depend on the type of infection. They can include:
  
  • Red or swollen gums that may bleed easily, especially after brushing or flossing
  • Pus between teeth or a pocket of pus (abscess) at the base of a tooth
  • Loose teeth or a change in how a denture fits
  • Painful, open sores on the tongue or gums
• Respiratory tract infections — Symptoms may include:
  • Sore throat
  • Swollen lymph nodes ("swollen glands") in the neck
  • Fever
  • Stuffy nose
  • A greenish or yellowish discharge from the nose
  • A cough that produces mucus
• Dry mouth — Symptoms may include:
  
  • Difficulty swallowing dry foods
  • Difficulty speaking for a long time because of mouth dryness
  • Burning in the mouth
  • An unusually high number of cavities
  • Dry eyes (in Sjögren's syndrome)
• Illnesses — Symptoms of diabetes, lung disease, kidney failure or liver disease

GALLSTONES Herbal Teraphy - Home Remedies -

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon fennel
1 cup water

How to mix:
Fennel is brewed with 1 cup boiling water and let it cool

Drinking rules:
Drink the herbal. Repeat every day

What are gallstones?

Gallstones are small, pebble-like substances that develop in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped sac located below your liver in the right upper abdomen. Gallstones form when liquid stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material. The liquid—called bile—helps the body digest fats. Bile is made in the liver, then stored in the gallbladder until the body needs it. The gallbladder contracts and pushes the bile into a tube—called the common bile duct—that carries it to the small intestine, where it helps with digestion.

Bile contains water, cholesterol, fats, bile salts, proteins, and bilirubin—a waste product. Bile salts break up fat, and bilirubin gives bile and stool a yellowish-brown color. If the liquid bile contains too much cholesterol, bile salts, or bilirubin, it can harden into gallstones.

The two types of gallstones are cholesterol stones and pigment stones. Cholesterol stones are usually yellow-green and are made primarily of hardened cholesterol. They account for about 80 percent of gallstones. Pigment stones are small, dark stones made of bilirubin. Gallstones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. The gallbladder can develop just one large stone, hundreds of tiny stones, or a combination of the two.

Gallstones can block the normal flow of bile if they move from the gallbladder and lodge in any of the ducts that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine. The ducts include the

·         hepatic ducts, which carry bile out of the liver

·         cystic duct, which takes bile to and from the gallbladder

·         common bile duct, which takes bile from the cystic and hepatic ducts to the small intestine

Bile trapped in these ducts can cause inflammation in the gallbladder, the ducts, or in rare cases, the liver. Other ducts open into the common bile duct, including the pancreatic duct, which carries digestive enzymes out of the pancreas. Sometimes gallstones passing through the common bile duct provoke inflammation in the pancreas—called gallstone pancreatitis—an extremely painful and potentially dangerous condition.

If any of the bile ducts remain blocked for a significant period of time, severe damage or infection can occur in the gallbladder, liver, or pancreas. Left untreated, the condition can be fatal. Warning signs of a serious problem are fever, jaundice, and persistent pain.

What causes gallstones?

Scientists believe cholesterol stones form when bile contains too much cholesterol, too much bilirubin, or not enough bile salts, or when the gallbladder does not empty completely or often enough. The reason these imbalances occur is not known.

The cause of pigment stones is not fully understood. The stones tend to develop in people who have liver cirrhosis, biliary tract infections, or hereditary blood disorders—such as sickle cell anemia—in which the liver makes too much bilirubin.

The mere presence of gallstones may cause more gallstones to develop. Other factors that contribute to the formation of gallstones, particularly cholesterol stones, include

·        Sex. Women are twice as likely as men to develop gallstones. Excess estrogen from pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy, and birth control pills appears to increase cholesterol levels in bile and decrease gallbladder movement, which can lead to gallstones.

·         Family history. Gallstones often run in families, pointing to a possible genetic link.

·        Weight. A large clinical study showed that being even moderately overweight increases the risk for developing gallstones. The most likely reason is that the amount of bile salts in bile is reduced, resulting in more cholesterol. Increased cholesterol reduces gallbladder emptying. Obesity is a major risk factor for gallstones, especially in women.

·     Diet. Diets high in fat and cholesterol and low in fiber increase the risk of gallstones due to increased cholesterol in the bile and reduced gallbladder emptying.

·         Rapid weight loss. As the body metabolizes fat during prolonged fasting and rapid weight loss—such as “crash diets”—the liver secretes extra cholesterol into bile, which can cause gallstones. In addition, the gallbladder does not empty properly.

·         Age. People older than age 60 are more likely to develop gallstones than younger people. As people age, the body tends to secrete more cholesterol into bile.

·         Ethnicity. American Indians have a genetic predisposition to secrete high levels of cholesterol in bile. In fact, they have the highest rate of gallstones in the United States. The majority of American Indian men have gallstones by age 60. Among the Pima Indians of Arizona, 70 percent of women have gallstones by age 30. Mexican American men and women of all ages also have high rates of gallstones.

·         Cholesterol-lowering drugs. Drugs that lower cholesterol levels in the blood actually increase the amount of cholesterol secreted into bile. In turn, the risk of gallstones increases.

·     Diabetes. People with diabetes generally have high levels of fatty acids called triglycerides. These fatty acids may increase the risk of gallstones.

Who is at risk for gallstones?

People at risk for gallstones include

·         women—especially women who are pregnant, use hormone replacement therapy, or take birth control pills

·         people over age 60

·         American Indians

·         Mexican Americans

·         overweight or obese men and women

·         people who fast or lose a lot of weight quickly

·         people with a family history of gallstones

·         people with diabetes

·         people who take cholesterol-lowering drugs

What are the symptoms of gallstones?

As gallstones move into the bile ducts and create blockage, pressure increases in the gallbladder and one or more symptoms may occur. Symptoms of blocked bile ducts are often called a gallbladder “attack” because they occur suddenly. Gallbladder attacks often follow fatty meals, and they may occur during the night. A typical attack can cause

·         steady pain in the right upper abdomen that increases rapidly and lasts from 30 minutes to several hours

·         pain in the back between the shoulder blades

·         pain under the right shoulder

Notify your doctor if you think you have experienced a gallbladder attack. Although these attacks often pass as gallstones move, your gallbladder can become infected and rupture if a blockage remains.

People with any of the following symptoms should see a doctor immediately:

·         prolonged pain—more than 5 hours

·         nausea and vomiting

·         fever—even low-grade—or chills

·         yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes

·         clay-colored stools

Many people with gallstones have no symptoms; these gallstones are called “silent stones.” They do not interfere with gallbladder, liver, or pancreas function and do not need treatment.

Source :http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gallstones/

ASTHMA Herbal Teraphy - Home Remedies -

Ingredients:
• 10 drops of fennel oil
• Hot water 1 tbsp

How to mix:
Pour boiling fennel oil with 1 tablespoon hot water, stir well.

Drinking rules:
Drink the potion while warm, 3x a day.

What is Asthma?


The 6 letter wrod 'Asthma' is a Greek word which means "to breathe hard", "to fight for each single breath." BREATH IS LIFE AND LIFE IS BREATH. Breathing is such an accepted reality of life that we do not give much significance to it until we are deprived of it. Ask an asthma patient the agony and distress of waking up in the middle of the night, with a feeling of suffocation, short ineffectual cough, labored breathing and wheezing.


Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and spasm of the bronchial tubes (airways). It is characterized functionally by the presense of airflow obstruction which is variable over short periods of time.


The bronchial tubes of an asthmatic patient are hypersensitive and react excessively to things that are minor irritants to people without asthma.


It can happen at any age, but most often develops in childhood. The condition seems to be increasing in our population. It affects 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 7 children.


Asthma is multifactorial in origin, arising from the interaction of both genetic and environmental factors. Actual cause of asthma is not known but is genearally due to hypersensitivity of the lungs and airways to certain things.


Asthma is broadly said to be of 2 types :


Non allergic asthma.
Allergic asthma.


Non allergic asthma : 
There is hypersensitivity of the bronchial system and can be caused by any one of the following reasons. Genetic predisposition is a must for its occurance. The acute attacks could be triggered by factors such as pollen, dust mites, pets, foods like fish, eggs, peanuts, cow's milk, shellfish, respiratory infections like colds, bronchitis and sinusitis, certain drug sensivities, tobacco, cigarrettes smoke, weather change, diesel funes, paint, deodorants, gases and perfumes, excercise, emotional stress, disturbed family relationships, hormonal factors like PMS.


Due to hypersensitivity of the individual above triggers lead to release of histamine from the inner bronchial wall which leads to constriction of the bronchioles and thereby an attack of asthma.


Allergic asthma : 
Asthma which begins in childhood generally occurs in Atopic individuals who produce significant amounts of immuno globulins on exposure to small amounts of common antigens. These kind of people have a high prevalence of asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria and eczema.


Symptoms of Asthma


WHEEZE, COUGH, CHEST TIGHTNESS AND BREATHLESSNESS are typical symptoms.
Wheeze that starts as a slight whistling sound and progresses to an evidently shrill noise with each labored breath.
Coughing that gets worse over minutes to hours.
Air hunger; during an attack there could be RETRACTION of skin in between the ribs indicating lobored breathing.
During an attack there could be rapid pulse, sweating, anxiety, nasal flaring, chest pain.
Exhalation of air seems longer than inspiration during an attack.
Fingernails and lips may turn blue especially in children.


Home Remedies for Asthma


Do not panic at the time of asthma attack - just relax.
Move to warm and ventilated area.
Take some rest and opt for comfort position.
Have some lukewarm water or tea sip by sip.
Breathe slowly and in relaxed manner.


How to Prevent Asthma Attacks?


Avoid


allergens / allergic foods which can cause an episode, as much as possible.
working in areas of noxious funes or polluted air.
cold things and cold winds.
pelts and pollens.
drugs which can cause allergy.
smokes and smoking.
congestive places where oxygen quotient is very less.
strain or strenous exercise while having lung infection or shortness of breath.


Do's


Take complete course of homeopathic remedies as directed by physician.
Taper the homeopathic medicines with the advice of your physician.
Keep your living area clean.
Care for good ventilation.
Improve lung function with regular breathing / aerobic exercises.
Have nutrious foods to lead healthy life.
While cleaning house wear mask for protection.


Clean


air filters (of ACs/windows) often.
damp places to reduce molds and dust mites.
bedspreads, pillows, blankets, mattress, rugs every week.
houses with vacuum cleaner rather than sweeping or dusting.
carpets frequently with vacuum cleaner.



Homeopathic Treatment of Asthma


Allopathic treatment and its ill effects


Allopathic medical treatment focuses on the symptoms rather than potential causes of asthma patients.


Drugs are commonly prescribed and there has been a trend in recent years to rely on inhaled agents. Common inhalers include salbutamol and metaproterenol (direct bronchial dilators), cromolyn (blocks allergy-related chemicals from being released in the lung), and beclomethasone but there are serious side effects associated with these drugs which include tachycardia, hypertension and headaches.


Oral drugs incude theophylline, which dilates bronchial passages but side effects from this drug are common and include nause, gastrointestinal disturbances, insomnia, tachycardia and even convulsions.


Cortisone and prednisone are steroid drugs which are very effective in asthma but they too can produce side effects which are very serious and include decreased resistence to infections, dependence on the drug, stomach problems, osteoporosis, cataract and so on.


Safe homeopathic treatment


Homeopathy is a system of medicine that supports the body's own healing mechanism. People suffering from asthma often have allergic tendencies; a genetic predisposition is common.


Constitutional homeopathic care (with the guidance of an experienced well-trained homeopath) can help to improve a person's general health on deeper levels and possibly reduce the tendency towards asthma. However, it involves careful study of every episode to evaluate the cause that might have precipitated the attack, the exact symptoms, and the factors that make the attack worse or better.


No two people have exactly the same asthma symptoms or outcomes. It is a very individualized disease. Every patient suffering from asthma experiences it in a different way: with exertion, when apprehensive, when outdoors, in summer, in winter, on waking, after eating and so on.


Homeopathic medicines treat asthma from the origin rather than suppressing its symptoms. Thus, you can rely on homeopathy for healthy breathing and a healthy life with an enhanced resistance power.


What is experienced by a patient on homeopathic treatment


INTENSITY AND PERIODICITY of asthma attack decreases as homeopathic remedies start their effect.
The patient feels better as there is marked reduction in breathlessness and cough.
The altered immune response leading to repeated attacks of asthma can be corrected by homeopathic medicines.
Homeopathic treatment can help in desensitizing the allergens.
As the homeopathic treatment progresses we would see that acute attacks become less severe and less frequent before they stop completely.
The known allergens when exposed to produce no symptoms shows that homeopathic medication is going in the right direction.
Can homeopathy cure asthma permanently


If effectively prescribed, homeopathic treatment can completely root out asthma, though it may take time before desirable results are achieved. The treatment is aimed at both acute and chronic stages.


There are homeopathic medicines that can effectively control the acute phase and later when there is a period of remission, constitutional treatment is given to optimize the immune system.


Children take 12 to 20 months to get cure from symptoms, adults require 16 to 22 months and if asthma alternates with skin disease then it will take longer time to get completely cured.


There are 335 homoeopathy medicines which give great relief in asthma. However, the correct choice and the resulting relief is a matter of experience and right judgment on the part of the homeopathic doctor. The treatment is decided after thorough case taking of the patient. Thus homeopathic remedies of asthma are tailor made unlike allopathy in which all patients receive the same drugs including steroids although trade name may be different.


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COUGH Herbal Teraphy - Home Remedies -

COUGH

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Fennel
• ½ cup hot water
• Honey 1 tsp

How to mix:

Brewed with ½ fennel gis boiling water, when cool strain mixedwith honey and mix evenly.
Drinking rules:
Drink the potion once 2x a day.

COUGH IN CHILDREN 

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon Fennel full
• Bark pulosari piece of 4 cm
• 1 medium onion peeled
• Honey to taste
• Sugar cubes to taste

How to mix:

All material is washed, then crushed add 1 cup of water and rock sugar to taste, then boil until the remaining ½ cup water, straindivided by two.
Drinking rules:
drink in the morning before breakfast and at night going to bed, repeat for several days

What is Cough?

Cough is sudden, often repetitive, spasmodic contraction of the thoracic cavity, resulting in violent release of air from the lungs 
Coughing is an action the body takes to get rid of substances that are irritating the air passages

What are the causes of cough?

Causes differ according to kind of cough:

Acute cough		Chronic cough
Infectious (caused by an infection)	Noninfectious	The common causes of chronic dry coughing include post-nasal drip, gastro esophageal reflux disease, asthma, post viral cough and certain drugs such as beta blockers, ACE inhibitors and aspirin
Infectious causes of acute cough include viral upper respiratory infections (the common cold), sinus infections,pneumonia, and whooping cough.	Noninfectious causes of cough include flare-ups of the following chronic conditions: chronic bronchitis,emphysema, asthma, and environmental allergies.

What are the symptoms of cough?

Acute cough		Chronic cough
Infectious	Noninfectious	If cough is related to environmental irritants If patient has a chronic lung disease such as asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis, there may be a persistent cough or a cough that worsens with certain locations or activities If cough is caused by chronic sinus infections, chronic runny nose, or chronic postnasal drip. If cough is associated with medications If cough associated with GERD (gastro esophageal reflux)
Fever, chills, body aches, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, headache, sinus pressure, runny nose, night sweats, and postnasal drip. Sputum, or phlegm	when you are exposed to certain chemicals or irritants in the environment, coughs with wheezing, coughs that routinely worsen when you go to certain locations or do certain activities