Head Cold- Symptoms and Causes

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January 07, 2019

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Diseases & Infections, Head cold- symptoms & causes, Health & Fitness

Colds basically refers to respiratory infections that is caused by viruses. Head colds & chest cold differs with the location of symptoms. Head cold or common cold the very primarily symptoms is in the head, headaches, stuffed nose; whereas chest cold is in the chest, coughing & congestion.

Symptoms of Head Cold-

Symptoms for common cold or head cold appears within 2-3 days after exposure to cold causing virus. It consists of:

1. Headaches

2. Fatigue

3. Blocked nose

4. Runny nose

5. Slight body-aches

6. Sneezes

7. Mild fever

Causes- 

Common cold is contagious and can pass from one person to another very easily. The main cause for it is the virus, it can be present anywhere, the areas contaminated with the germs, door knobs, while shaking hands, touching nose or eyes, touching phones. It is usually harmless and takes around a week or 10-15 days to recover.

Over 200 different viruses are for head colds but the most common among them is the 'rhinoviruses'.

See a Doctor-

Normal cold, sneeze recovers within 7 to 10 days, then it is not a matter to visit a doctor. But if the symptoms persist for more then a week or so, visit a doctor for clear advise and cure.

Risk Factors-

Some factors that increases the chances of getting common cold or head colds:

1. People with weak immune system are more prone to get sick with the cold.

2. Child with age around 6 or below have developing immune system, thus their immunity is weak. Hence are more easy to get infected.

3. Weather, winters increases the chances of cold because of the environment conditions.

4. Anyone can catch cold in the contaminated areas with germs, in contact with the infected individual. 

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Self Treatment for Fever

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October 20, 2018

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Diseases & Infections

Fever:

Fever is actually the way your body reacts against any foreign particles entering your body, it increases your temperature above 37°C. Generally, low grade fever is harmless for your body as it is just the immune system response to fight against outside infections. However, if it rises too high; it can be serious and proper treatment is required.

Some easy to get remedies are mentioned below to fight against mild fever symptoms:

1. Tulsi:

Also known as Basil in many parts of the world. Many researches have been published on uses of tulsi for healthy and disease free lifestyle. (Journal of Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine). It has antibiotic, antimicrobial properties and can defeat many viral, fungal, bacterial infections that are harmful for human body. 

Tulsi tea is advised for fever, boil tulsi leaves in a\water and drink the mixture once cooled every 2-3 cups per day for better results. Tulsi juice also helps to lower body temperature, extract juice from leaves by    adding water and intake 2-3 sips with water.

2. Neem:

A advisable herb for your healthy immune system and even for flu, fever, proper digestion system.

Intake neem as neem water( boiling neem in water and consuming once cold),orally neem leaves( it's bitter but really beneficial for your immunity).Your body and immune system needs proper care because of weakness and dehydration caused. Keep your body hydrated( consume more fluid not alcohol), proper rest and sleep and having a healthy diet ( not any type of junk).

3. Ginger:

Having antibacterial properties it is recommended for cold, cough, fever. 

Consuming it any form is recommendable be it ginger tea, grated ginger in boiling water or ginger juice( including lemon, honey and ginger) for 2–3 times a day. But do always remember to check small amount before consumption for any allergic reaction

4. Grapes:

A compound having anti-cancer, anti-viral, anti-inflammation properties protecting and fighting against many diseases. These fruits are used widely for nutritional purposes, preparing wines, juices and even for medicinal objectives. 

We feel thirsty during fever; fluids intake is essential, such as grapes juice a good option in the case. Smash grapes in hot water and form a mixture, consume this mixture warm to prevent frequent throat dryness, provide energy to body and bring down body temperature.

5.Orange juice:

Our body feels more thirsty and less hungry during high temperature, for this fluids consumption is must. Fruit juice is the best way to remove throat dryness and provide body energy as it contains essential nutrients required by your body to stay healthy. Orange juice contains great source of energy to fight against diseases, remove body toxins, reduce inflammation and boost your immune system.

Take fresh oranges and squeeze its juice for drinking a glass every 3-4 hours to recover at fast from fever.

Thank you everyone for viewing my posts, main motive of my posts are to share the easiest way the people can treat themselves, rather then relying on medicines for cure as once body gets used to medicines the infections starts getting resistant to antibiotics and it becomes difficult to cure them. Thus, follow these tips on earliest to prevent further increase in your infections. But always remember to consult a doctor if the symptoms persists long.

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Natual remedies for Eye Infections

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October 11, 2018

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Diseases & Infections, Natural remedies for eye infections

Eye Infections: 'Summers' are gone and ''Monsoon' is here, the season that brings joy & happiness but along with it many infections causing discomfort to human health especially eyes accompanies. Conjunctivitis, dry eyes, styes are few such examples of eye infections . They can spread fro one individual to another when sharing things like towels, glasses, rubbing eyes, using contact lens es regularly can also be a reason for eye infection.

Eye infection home remedies:

1.HONEY

Sugar replacement in food has many health benefits as well useful in weight loss, treating diabetes. Ancient studies showed that honey does reduces eye inflammation, prevent cornea diseases, treat eye infections, redness and provide re-freshness to tired eyes.

Use- Dissolve, honey in boiled water and using dropper add 1-2 drops in eyes every few hours. Using eyewash containing honey and warm water is also an option, wash your eye thoroughly.

2.POTATO

Itching, redness,dryness, pink eyes and other eye infections affects your vision, makes eye sensitive to light, eye swells. But are thankful nature has provided us with many fruits, vegetables that can also be used for medicinal purposes, one such medicine is potato that help us to heal burning sensation, redness, itching in your body as well in eyes.

Use- Slice raw potato and place them directly over your closed eyes, they ease the burning sensation and provides relief from redness.

3.ROSE WATER

Most commonly used beauty product recommended in cosmetic industries, it is even great for your eyes. As being used in Ayurveda, it has cleansing, soothing effects on your eyes. Helps to treat eye infection working as pain reliever, excellent cleansing agent for eyes. Rose water acts as anti-depressant & anti-inflammatory agent on your body.  

Use-Using clean cotton pad tap rosewater around your eyes to provide soothness.

Add 2-3 drops of rosewater in your eyes to reduce redness, burning and relax your eyes.

4.COCONUT OIL

Extra virgin coconut oil a treatment for ailments, especially for pink eyes (conjunctivitis) . It is anti-viral , anti-bacterial, anti-fungal , contains minerals and vitamins  to fight against sensation, redness, itching caused by eye reactions. As coconut oil is advised for pink eyes, this treatment help to heal conjunctivitis easily and quickly within days.

Use- Apply coconut oil around eye area using cotton and always new cotton pad to prevent infection from further spreading.

Clean, dried cloth can also use to heal eyes, cool and warm cloth soothe inflammation, pain, swelling & itching.

5.FENNEL SEEDS

Anti-bacterial herb helps to get rid of pink eye using this natural medication. These seeds are useful & effective for various health complications from years back. Many studies have proved the use of fennel seeds to cure pink eye, inflammation, itching and eye redness.

Use- Boil fennel seeds in water for 2-3 minutes, allow solution to cool down completely and wash your eyes using this solution.

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How to treat Seasonal Allergies with simple home remedies

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September 28, 2018

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Diseases & Infections, home remedies for allergies, seasonal allergies home remedies

Allergies- With a relief from summer every year, monsoons do bring infections, allergies, diseases along with it. Because of excess moisture fungal & bacterial  infections also increases. People face allergies  because of increase in these pollen's and moisture during this season.

Some natural remedies for seasonal allergies:

1.Apple Cider Vinegar:

Commonly used home remedy to soothe itching & skin rashes. Allergic reactions happen because of sensitive immune system, thus it requires treatment that should not cause any side effects to your system. Thus, it is scientifically proved that apple cider vinegar is an effective treatment for allergic reactions.

2.Aloe-Vera:

From a family of succulent plant, its gel filled leaves relieves symptoms of skin rashes, inflammation, allergies and works as an antibiotic. It helps to reduce discomfort, pain  & has magical healing capabilities.

Before using, check if you are allergic to aloe, check some amount of gel at back of your ears, if itching, redness shows discontinue the use.

Directly apply aloe-vera gel on affected area; make sure the area and the hands are thoroughly cleaned before using the gel.

3. Neem:

A anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-allergic,anti-viral,anti-diabetic,blood purifier the known herb which is bitter but full of life benefits.

Ancient  times neem was used in day to day work, like brushing of teeth, prevent infections from entering houses by just trying neem leaves in front door.

It can be consumed internally; neem tea, capsules, neem juice or can be used externally; neem oil, lotion, neem powder masks, apply them in affected area (skin rashes,redness,itching).

4.Steaming:

Feeling spring times allergy which can be through pollen's, dust, pet dander. Our immune system reacts for any such foreign  substance & tries to destroy it. Allergies  the form of immune system reacting to foreign substances. It can be seasonal or sometimes even chronic for your health.The easy, natural & simple way to cope is inhaling steam(or taking steam shower).Such a simple medication helps to ease your stuffed nose helping you breathe easily. 

Fill pan with water and bring it to boil, remove the pan & directly inhale the steam from boiled water. Steaming can even be enhanced by adding few drops of essential oils(tea tree, rosemary)

5. Coriander:

Pollen, dust, pets a few reasons for allergic  reactions can be treated using some easy to find   plants. Such as Coriander; both leaves &   fruits(seeds)are used in food as well for   medications. It is used to treat various types of   health issues, diarrhea, nausea, digestion,   anxiety & insomnia as well. 

Using coriander in soups, vegetables, rice  dishes helps to enhance your immune system   which is the basic reason of allergy, as immune   system shows allergic symptoms to get rid of   foreign particles entering your body.

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Treat Influenza naturally with these home remedies

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September 26, 2018

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Diseases & Infections, home remedies for cold, natural remedies for sore throat

INFLUENZA- Viral flu which leads to respiratory illness is highly contagious & can spread easily through cough/ sneeze. Young children, elderly people are at higher risk of flu and also prove to develop complications. Common symptoms includes headache, high temp, fatigue,diarrhea,vomiting& may stay for a week.

Homemade Remedies:

1.GINGER: It is anti-viral, antiseptic, antioxidant & even anti-inflammatory helps to treat symptoms like diarrhea, high temp, headache related to flu.

Add ginger slices in boiling water that helps to soothe cough & sore throat, cold, fever and headache. It also ward off nausea feelings that accompanies influenza.

2. PROBIOTICS:  Live bacteria, yeast that are good for digestive system & helps to keep your gut healthy. You can find it in supplements and goods like yogurt, tempeh, pickles and others. It helps to send food through your gut by affecting nerves that control gut movement. They does not provide treatment from outside of body rather helps to activate body's own immune system. Thus, overall probiotics prevents cold , flu & are safe.

3. HOT LIQUIDS: Usually flu gets better in weeks without treatment , however maintaining healthy diet helps to recover & restore symptoms of flu to the earliest. Hot drink relives runny nose, sore throat, cough, cold, tiredness & chilliness. Soups, drinks, tea keep you hydrated, reduces inflammation in in your body & boosts your immune system. 

Good option during flu & cold includes: ginger tea, soup, honey & lemon tea, chicken soup. Thus, continue eating and drink healthy to recover soon.

4. VITAMIN C: The important vitamins & antioxidants to keep your body healthy and strong found in vegetables, fruits(citrus), or vitamin pills, chew-able tablets are favored for treating flu. Increase your vitamin intake to activate immune system against viruses & enhance its functioning. 

Taking Vitamin C through fruits, vegetables is safe while supplement are advised with proper dosage recommendation(75 mg per day for woman, 90 mg per day for man).

5. SOUPS: According to study chicken soup has many medicinal benefits that has great impact on your immune system and prevent viruses  from spreading causing diseases(flu). It is therefore recommended to consume chicken soup to relieve flu symptoms and feel better. But when an individual is vegetarian, vegetable soup, tomato soup, corn soup, carrot soup are all well recommended for weak immunity. Vegetables in all theses soups has health benefits that helps your body to fight against germs that causes body sickness.

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Treat Stomach Infections with Home Remedies

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September 24, 2018

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Diseases & Infections, Home remedies for stomach infections

Stomach Infections: Stomach infections / gastroenteritis mostly caused in rainy season because of contaminated food & water . Bacteria, viruses, parasites are the main reason behind stomach infections (E coli was found to be main source of infection in many cases). It is also known as food poisoning. This leads to inflammation in stomach &  intestines causing symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea.

Home Remedies for Stomach Infections:

1. Ginger Tea-

The home remedy advised since ancient times as a spice & medicine is widely preferred as a cure for treatment of many digestive problems because of its therapeutic and preventive effects.

Warm ginger tea soothes  upset stomach & improves absorption of essential nutrients in digestion.

Another option is adding few chops of ginger with honey in a teaspoon & take several times a day.

Eating raw ginger slices is also an option.

2.Apple Cider Vinegar-

Well known remedy for food poisoning is apple cider vinegar, though acidic in nature, has alkaline effect as metabolized in body. It does not prevent illness rather soothe & ease the symptoms to speed up your recovery. Vinegar kills the bacteria that causes sickness.

Mix apple cider vinegar in cup of warm water and consume immediately every 2 to 3 times daily.

3. Banana-

They are rich source of Fiber & Potassium as re-energizes you & ease symptoms of food poisoning.

Consume a banana daily to keep your body active & energetic cause of dehydration. You can blend some bananas with a cup of milk to make shake intake once cooled. For better results do 2-3 times per day.

4.Garlic-

Because of cardiac, anti-fungal & antiviral properties is in famous remedy to provide relief from abdominal pain, diarrhea or any digestive issues.

Swallow clove of garlic \followed by glass of warm water. Else boil garlic cloves water & consume it when cooled.

Chop up few garlic cloves & consume with honey is also a option.

5.Mint/Peppermint-

Ancient studies show that mint or peppermint has extremely soothing effect on person suffering from upset stomach due to food poisoning. It also has cooling effect, helpful to bring down fever.

Blend mint & consume with salt 2-3 times per day. Adding few drops in your tea also helps to ease stomach cramps.

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Natural home remedies for Fungal Infections

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September 17, 2018

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Diseases & Infections, Home remedies for fungal infections

Fungal Infections: The most common infections affecting humans in monsoons. Such as ringworm, athlete foot, yeast infection. Several factors contribute in fungal infections like diabetes, poor hygiene, poor blood circulation, skin wounds.

But no need to panic, lets discuss some skin friendly, easily available natural home remedies for fungal infections. 

1. YOGURT-

Plain, non flavored, natural yogurt contains beneficial bacteria probiotics. It contains enzymes & compounds that helps to fight fungal infections. The best advice to prevent infection is consuming yogurt on daily basis. Some individuals find yogurt & yogurt mixture most effective as it is scientifically proved for treatment of fungal infections in pregnant women.

2. GARLIC-

Yeast infection is most common for women. Approx 75% of women have at-least one of the vaginal yeast infection ever in their times. garlic proved to show positive effects & slow the growth rate of fungus causing yeast infection. It contains antimicrobial properties & biologically active components (Allicin) to prevent growth of Candida albicans yeast. Fresh or organic garlic cloves paste is preferable, using garlic oil is also the option. 

3. COCONUT OIL-

Researchers found coconut oil contains anti-fungal properties and is effective against commonly found fungus responsible for fungal infection. Containing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant benefits helps to relieve skin irritation, redness & infection.

Apply coconut oil 2-3 times directly on infected area or include 1-2 tablespoons in your diet to cure fungal infections.

4. ALOE VERA-

It consists of anti-fungal, anti-bacterial & anti-viral properties that increases ability to fight yeast infections. Researchers also demonstrated that aloe vera increases white blood cells which work on killing infection causing microbes(bacteria, viruses, yeast). 

Intake quarter of cup per day, if taste is not bearable,mix lemon juice & then consume. Applying aloe vera gel is also recommendable. Before applying it, test small amount of gel behind your ear just to check for any side effect.

5.TEA TREE OIL-

Derived form Melaleuca alterifolia  plant has anti-fungal & antiseptic properties. It is effective for treating nail fungal, athlete's foot & even dandruff.

Before using tea tree oil for any of treatment purpose, recommend your dermatologist for safe use. Dilute the oil with coconut oil & use directly  or with cotton on infected area. Also keep infected areas, nails clean and dry to avoid spreading of infection.

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