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Natural Remedies for Asthma Bronchitis

July 11, 2019 by Common Man, posted in Fitness

Asthmatic Bronchitis is the Digestive, Respiratory disease which was caused by Bacteria, Viruses and other irritants such as smoke by transport, Passerby Smoke and other particles which that aggravate the asthmatic bronchial tubes.

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There are some possible ways where you can treat asthmatic bronchitis by yourselves. Some will react immediately and in some cases it might take more time.

It is really important to start giving treatment at the first sign for the earlier cure. Listed out below some of the methods which provide additional health benefits as well.

1. Ginger:

Researchers have claimed that, Ginger can have an anti-inflammatory effect against respiratory infection. You can consume Ginger by several ways.

Ginger Tea – Always use fresh ginger
Best advice is to add it to food or you can also have it raw
Capsule form

Consuming Ginger naturally is very safe rather than having it in Capsule or other supplements. Some might be sensitive to Ginger, at that time try to have it in less quantity. Eating Ginger occasionally is safe, but don’t’ have it as a supplement or medication if you are Pregnant or having Diabetes or having some Heart related issues.

2. Garlic:

Garlic contains n-number of healing properties. Researches shows that Garlic inhibited the growth of infectious bronchitis. These findings suggesting us that garlic can be used as natural remedy of Bronchitis.

You can have fresh Garlic, but If you don’t like the taste you can have it in capsule form. Always consume it in small quantity to make sure it doesn’t upset your stomach.

3. Turmeric:

Turmeric is predominantly used in East Indian foods. Researches shows that it provides more anti-inflammatory effects more than ginger. Turmeric also increase antioxidant activity which means it reduces irritation and boost your immunity power.

Turmeric can be consumed in following ways:

You can add fresh turmeric into salads or use to prepare pickles.
Mix half a spoon of turmeric with 1 teaspoon of honey to prepare a paste and consume it 1 to 3 times a day while symptoms last.
Can consume Turmeric in Capsule form.
Prepare Tea using fresh Turmeric.

It is safe to use Turmeric as a spice in the food unless you are sensitive. Do not consume Turmeric as a medication if you have Stomach problems, Gallbladder issues, Bleeding disorder, Hormone Sensitive conditions and Iron deficiency.

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4. Steam:

Steam helps to break up mucus so that you can split it up easily. The easiest way to use steam is by Bath or Shower. Keep the shower as hot as you can handle, then breathe through your nose and mouth.

The hot water will help you to relax your muscles which may be tense from coughing. You can also try a Steam room at Gym or Spa. Another Steam option is putting hot water in a bowl, cover your head with towel and inhaling the steam. Some people will add mentholated vapor rub to it to help with moving mucus. The Bowl-Towel method might be dangerous because the water could be hotter than you intended, which can cause the steam t burn your airways.

5. Salt water:

Salt Water Gargle may help breaking up mucus and reduces pain in your throat. Add a teaspoon of salt into Warm water. Have small amounts of salt water and gargle at the back of your throat. Make sure you are not swallowing the water, instead spit it out. Repeat the process as much time as you can. After that you may want to rinse your mouth with normal water.

6. Sleep:

One of the major factor our body required is Sleep. Get lot of sleep and allow your body to rest. It may be difficult to sleep sound while fighting a cough, but you need to take care to avoid any unwanted activities. During the deep sleep you can able to enhance your immune function so your body can better fight with the inflammation.

7. Lifestyle Change:

A healthy eating and healthy lifestyle goes hand in hand with prevention of illness. It will help you faster when you are sick. A small illness may even be the body’s way of saying you to slow down and take it easy.

The below changes might help your recovery faster and reduce your risk of getting sick in the future:

Get rid of Smoking and mainly second-hand smoke environments.
Polluted environments to be avoided.
Healthy diet will boost your immune power.
Do Exercise at least 3-4 times per week.
Washing hands frequently will prevent spread of infection.

Symptoms of Asthmatic Bronchitis:

Asthmatic Bronchitis produces excess mucus and it will tighten your airways. Increase in Phlegm will make you difficult to breathe and persistent cough.

Cough may be accompanied by White or Colored mucus, feel like tighten in the Chest, Breathing problem, Muscle aches, often feel tired, Nasal Congestion.

Asthmatic Bronchitis will arise at the final stage of Cold or Viral Infection.

When to see a Doctor:

If you feel like you aren’t recovering at a normal rate, immediately visit your doctor. You should also consider visiting a doctor if you have:

Cough more than a month
Often feel tired and continuous Fever
Breathing difficulty
Bleeding blood while coughing
Headache

My personal opinion is to stick with one doctor otherwise you will lose your medical track record.

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Home Remedies for Cough |Natural Remedies for Cough

July 9, 2019 by Common Man, posted in Fitness

When you are coughing, it is perfectly normal because that helps to keep your throat clear from phlegm & other irritants. But, a non-stop coughing can also be the sign of various conditions such as an allergy, Viral infection or even a bacterial infection. You can treat coughs due to colds, allergies & Sinus infections with medicines or bacterial infections with antibiotics over the pharmacy.

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However, for those who prefer to avoid medicines, here are the effective home remedies that can help to cure cough and Phlegm.

Honey:

Study shows honey is a great remedy to relieve coughs effectively than cough medicines that contain dextromethorphan, known as cough suppressant. You can make this remedy by mixing 2 teaspoonful of honey with Herbal Tea or warm water and lemon for soothing cough and congestion.

Home Remedies for Cough |Natural Remedies for Cough

Bromelain:

You may not think of pineapple actually can act as a cough remedy, here is why next time you should try consuming pineapple smoothies to suppress your cough. Studies had found that the enzyme of bromelain found only in the stem and fruit of pineapple can really relieve coughs and also loosen the mucus in your throat. For your cough remedy, just eat a slice of pineapple or drink just 3-5 ounces or 100 gram of fresh pineapple juice 3 times a day.

Peppermint:

Peppermint leaves are very well known used for cough healing properties. Menthol compound found in peppermint can help to soothe your throat & also work as an effective decongestant or break down mucus. Drink Peppermint Tea or by inhaling peppermint oil from its steam bath to act as treatment for cough.

Garlic:

Garlic has both antibacterial and antimicrobial components that help treat coughs. Add 2 to 3 cloves of garlic in a cup of hot water and allow cooling in room temperature, then serving with some honey that promote breathing and reduce cough.

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Onion:

Another simplest home remedies for cough is to cut onions and breathe in the strong vapours to stop coughing. Swallow this remedy from half teaspoon of onion juice with 1 teaspoon of pure honey 2 times a day to help soothe your throat and cough.

Turmeric:

This turmeric root contains the important property of therapeutic effect for coughs relieve, especially on a dry cough. Heat half a cup of water in a boiling pot & add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder for about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve it with 1 tablespoon of honey daily.

Ginger:

When we are sick, ginger were the most popular natural cures for a cough and flu. Slice few small fresh gingers and slightly crush them, then add a cup of hot water to steep it. Serve this herbal remedy with some lemon juice & honey for 3 to 4 times daily to relief from sore throat, non-stop coughing and congestion. You can even just chew fresh ginger throughout the day to reduce your cough.

Salt Water Gargle:

Even though this remedy sounds quite simple, but with just half teaspoon of salt and 1 cup of water gargle to help soothe from a scratchy throat of cough causing. For Children under age 6 should avoid this since they are not good at gargling.

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Drink Lot of Liquids:

By increasing daily water consumption was very helpful to reduce cough by thinning out the mucus in postnasal drip and keeps the membranes moist.

In Order to treat the cough:

1. Drink plenty of Water to stay hydrated.

2. Clean usual areas of your home, work or school.

3. Also clean your items like keyboard, Mouse, toys or especially mobiles phones.

4. Washing your hands often was important especially after coughing, eating, bathroom trip, or while caring someone who is sick.

You should visit your primary care physician, if cough persist with symptoms such as:

1. Chills

2. Dehydration

3. Weakness

4. Fever that was higher than 101 degree Fahrenheit (38 degree Celsius)

5. Malaise, or feeling of unwell

6. Productive cough that has foul-smelling, thick, green or yellow color phlegm.

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How Music Helps Relieve Stress and Depression | Stress Relief Music

July 6, 2019 by Common Man, posted in Mind

What is Music?

In short I would like to describe Music as a “Life Saver”. It is a form of art, an expression of emotions which gives you Goosebumps often. Music is all around us. We can find music from Birds chirping, Waves lapping in coastline to cars honking in traffic.

How Music Helps Relieve Stress and Depression | Stress Relief Music

The most prominent technique which I use to relieve from office stress or depression is music. Because when I listen to music it keeps me calm makes my mind to get relaxed from everything. I personally use music as an escape from everyone. Before start writing any article or blog I use to listen to my favorite tracks to make my mind fresh and active. It keeps you to relax and allows to focus on whatever work you are doing.

Many of my clients/friends use to talk about music like how it is well for stress and helps slow down the heartbeat when they are nervous or when they have had a long day at work or at school. There is a scientific proven research tells that “Music can have a beneficial effect on our physiological functions, slowing the pulse rate, and heartbeat, reduces the blood pressure and you can find there is a decrease in the levels of stress hormones”. To me this lines are real because I have been through it and I am sure many of you will go through the same situation.

There are different types of music listeners, for example some people will have a certain set of tracks which they will keep on repeating the same, some will prefer to listen to slower melody songs and some will prefer classical. Sometimes even some songs that rouse our emotions and memories. When you actually listen to upbeat or jazz songs it will help you to reduce from burdens and exhaustion and indeed you can dance if you know to do so.

There is a statement like “Don’t decide or leave words when you are in anger”. Yes, it’s 100% true. When you have a heated conversation with your partner or with someone, people use to take some hard decisions or leave some heavy words which you can’t take back or rewind the scenario. Later on when you became normal you will realize the words you have spoken and feel guilty. So my kind advice to you is when you are in anger or stress just stop what you are doing go to a calm place and hear some of your favorite music and I am really saying it will help you to reduce your anger or divert you from that mood. I use to follow this method and really works. If still music doesn’t work have a quick sleep your mind will get refreshed, then you can think to come out of that scenario.

Earlier this week I was invited by a school for a counseling session, especially on the amount of stress students are given when handling school objectives, extracurricular activities and chores. So I mainly insisted them on Music, secondarily I also advised them to do Gym, Yoga and swimming which keeps their mind calm and fresh. Because in this modern world Students became more sensitive and depressed easily which leads to any critical decisions. I can see or hear from the news that students attempting suicide because of their depression or stress. The only solution is to talk each other, Parents has to spend some quality time at least for 20 minutes they have to talk with their kids like what happened in school, what you have learnt today. Then only the students will be able to talk or share.

There are some Music Therapies used to treat “Mental Health Needs”, “Autism”, “Brain Injuries”, “Physical Disabilities” and “Developmental and learning disabilities”. There are many ways to overcome from stress or depression or to achieve relaxation but Music is the best easier approach. Whenever life puts you down, or you are emotionally weak just take out your headphones, plug them and play your favorite tracks. Daily we are facing different problems in life, to overcome such problems, a significant tool is Music.

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Drink Warm Water in the Morning | Benefits of Warm Water

July 4, 2019 by Common Man, posted in Fitness

Most of the people prefer to start the day with coffee or warm cup of tea. But, nowadays most people who drink hot water is known as holistic health remedy, do so first thing in the morning for optimal health benefit. The best water to drink should be warmed between (120-degree F / 50-degree C) and (140-degree F/ 60-degree C). But you must avoid from 160 degrees as it can be too hot. At Best is to drink 2 glass of warm water and you can also add a twist of lemon for a Vitamin-C boost to flavor it up much more.

Drink Warm Water in the Morning | Benefits of Warm Water

Benefits of Drinking Warm water:

1. Lose your Body weight:

By drinking warm water can help to increase your body temperature that works great to accelerate your metabolic rate in the morning. Since warm water has zero calorie, so it helps to prevents hunger and also satisfies your senses.

2. Body Detoxification:

Very few people know that warm water can actually acts as a powerful remedy to cleanse your body by flushing our harmful toxing trapped in your body through your sweat and urine. Best result is to include some lemon juice or with honey into the warm water.

3. Promote Digestion:

Drinking warm water, especially during your meals helps in the digestion of the food you eat by speeding up in the break down process. It also enhances digestion, improves bowel movements, prevents constipation and also restore your body electrolyte and Minerals

4. Prevents Premature Ageing:

By cleansing your body’s toxin, the warm water helps to boost your skins’s elasticity and improves skin repairs. Thus this reduces the signs of premature ageing like skin wrinkles, dry skin and also dark patches.

5. Soothe Cough and Cold:

The best effective way to cure from cough, cold and sore throat has always worked after drinking warm water. Water will thin down the phlegm and promote instant relief from respiratory sicknesses, productive cough.

6. Relieve Pain:

Old remedy works great by using hot water packet to soothe muscle pain and swelling due to muscle cramps, also helps menstrual pain and headache by boosting blood flow and relaxation. If your muscle cramps or spasms next time, then find a hot water pack to apply on the affected area to ease the pain.

7. Powerful Workout Drink:

Drink warm water after an intensive workout not just replenishes vitamins and minerals in your body, but also rehydrates you and kick-starts your metabolic processes, so you can replace your energy drink now. Warm water also ensures calorie burning process post-workout continues, thus faster achieve weight loss.

8. Induces Sleep:

During your dinner meal, or before sleep time, sip some warm water can also help your body to relax and soothes your nerves for easier and deeper sleep.

9. Enhances Blood Circulation:

Your fat stored and toxins in the blood will be removed from the body to lower your risk of health problems when you consistently drink warm water.

10. Protects Against Skin Infections:

Daily consumption of warm water detoxifies your skin that helps to lower risk of skin problems such as acne. This is why you should drink at least 8 glasses of warm water daily. Reason is that warm water will unclog your pores and flushes away the toxins inside your skin, also moisturize dry and parch skin.

11. Reduces Risk Water-Borne Diseases:

The reason is, boiling water removes the microbes or bacteria exist inside the water, this is why it is better than cold or room temperature water.

So to conclude starting from tomorrow morning, please start to drink 2 glasses of warm water when you wake up, and in total 8 glasses of warm water per day will keep you younger.

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Home Remedies for Fever | Heat Stroke Treatment

June 26, 2019 by Common Man, posted in Fitness

In Summer season, it is very important to maintain our body temperature and fluid levels. To make sure you are not dehydrated drink lot of water or lemonade when you are going out. Avoid from alcohol, carbonated soda and caffeinated drinks since they can worsen situation by affecting your body’s ability to regulate your temperature.

You have a mild fever when temperature is higher than 38 degrees Celsius, while a high fever means more than 39 degrees Celsius.

Before you intake any pills, try these natural remedies to beat the heat and feel better.

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1. Onion Juice:

Apply some onion juice behind your ears and on your chest that can helps to cool down your body temperature. Eat raw onions in salads can also cool your system.

Home Remedies for Fever | Heat Stroke Treatment

2. Tamarind Drink:

It is rich in nutrients like vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. Just soak some tamarind in boiling water, strain it and drink it with a pinch of sugar. This decoction lowers your body temperature.

3. Aam Panna:

Aam Panna is the replenishing drink that doubles up as a health tonic that comprise with raw mangoes pulps and spices and consumed 2 to 3 times a day to cool your body.

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4. Plums:

Plum is a great natural source of antioxidants and is well-known to be very hydrating. Soak some plums in water until soft, then mash them in water and strain it. Its antioxidants act as anti-inflammatory agent to help sooth or reduce internal inflammation that caused by a heat stroke.

5. Coconut Water:

Drink fresh coconut water to help rehydrates your body to provide natural balancing for the electrolytes in your body.

6. Coriander Juice and Mint Leaves:

Extracting juice of coriander or mint leaves and serves it with a pinch of sugar to lower down the body heat, reducing menopausal heat and flushes.

7. Fennel Seeds:

Soak a handful of fennel seeds overnight in water, strain and drink water in the morning. The drink will keep your body cool and guard you against the heat.

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8. Apple Cider Vinegar:

Add few drops of apple cider vinegar with plain cool water and some honey. This helps in replenishing the potassium, magnesium and electrolytes that are lost through sweating.

9. Aloe Vera Juice:

Aloe Vera is known as adaptive that boost body’s natural immune system adaptable to external changes. Recommendation by Herbalists, just consume aloe vera gel using any recipe to reduce body heat.

10. Sandalwood Paste:

Combine some sandalwood powder and apply it on your forehead and chest to lower down your body temperature. You can also massage some sandalwood oil on your forehead.

While all of these natural remedies act as cures, they can also be consumed regularly during the hot days to prevent a heat stroke.

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Natural remedies for acidity | GERD Treatment

June 20, 2019 by Common Man, posted in Fitness

If you are those who have suffer from gastro esophageal reflux disease or GERD before, it’s like the hot, burning acid creeping up your throat, putting pressure on your chest. Many people experience acid reflux from time to time, but GERD is a type of mild acid reflux that happens at two times a week.

Listed out 8 natural remedies for acidity/ GERD:

1. Baking Soda:

Natural remedies for acidity | GERD Treatment — Baking Soda

Using this baking soda ingredient can help you to neutralize stomach acid, so you won’t feel that burning sensation. Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with a glass of water and drink it all. Repeat few glasses if you feel the need, but do not drink more than 7 doses in one day. You should also avoid using this remedy for more than a week, since it contains high salt content and may cause swelling or nausea if consume too much.

2. Chewing Gum:

For those who are experiencing GERD, you can relieve it by just chewing sugar-free gum for 30 minutes long just right after you eat, based on Dental Research Journal study. Chewing of piece of gum can stimulate your salivary glands thus that increase saliva that helps to wash away any acid and notice the difference.

3. Consume Proper Fruit:

Bananas have natural antacid properties that counteract acid reflux, so eat a fully ripened banana each day to reduce the discomfort of acid coming back up. In order to relieve the discomfort at night, just eat slices of an apple and enjoy it a few hours before bedtime. You can also eat fruits like honeydew, cantaloupe & Watermelon to reduce instances of GERD after your heavy meals. You should also be sure to avoid fruits with high acidic content such as Orange, Grapefruit and Pineapple that can worsen the GERD.

4. Ginger Tea:

If you know that ginger root was good for any stomach problems, then drink Ginger tea is great for common stomach ache, nausea and also Chronic acid reflux. It’s easy to make by just simmer slices of ginger root in water for 30 minutes and drink it to relieve GERD.

5. Chamomile Tea;

To balance the acidity levels in your stomach also reduces stress levels that can contribute to heartburn, so just drink 1 cup of Chamomile tea. You can make chamomile tea by simmer chamomile petals in boiled water for about 45 seconds, then strain out and pour the tea into a mug to include adding honey as you like.

6. Apple Cider Vinegar:

Apple Cider Vinegar is one of the most effective remedies for GERD or acid reflux by balancing the acid production in your stomach. Mix 1 to 2 teaspoons of organic raw apple cider vinegar in a cup of warm water and drink it when heartburn strikes.

7. Aloe Vera Juice:

Aloe Vera is anti-inflammation that helps to soothe inflammation in the stomach and esophagus, thus helps you to relieve from the effects of acid reflux. Just drink a quarter cup of aloe vera juice straight 20 minutes before or after heavy meal if you experience GERD symptoms.

8. Do Not Lie Down After Eating:

If you straight away lie down flat after eating meal, the food in your stomach will be easily pushed back up, thus that puts a pressure on your esophageal sphincter. But If you are sitting or standing upright, the gravity helps to keep food down naturally. You should prevent the GERD by lying slightly elevated in your bed with a pillow wedged under you. So, it is best to eat 3-4 hours before you are lying down because this give your stomach the time to fully digest the food.

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Natural remedies for Headaches

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by Common Man, posted in Fitness

Headaches are quite common and they can be caused by stress, anxiety, muscle tension, food allergies and the list go on.

Tea

One of the quickest and easiest remedy is tea and not just a normal tea but a peppermint tea. It helps to relief from pain and reduce your stress level. Mint is being used from ancient period as part of natural remedies to treat mind and body. Mint is highly recommended when you have digestion problems.

Almonds

It is commonly found in any grocery store. It is another great remedy for headaches. Basically almonds have salicin, which is the common agent in over the counter painkillers and it helps in reducing the pain. Almonds are rich in minerals and vitamins.

Apple Cider Vinegar

This one is really great not just for any headaches but sinus headaches specifically. Add half a cup of apple cider vinegar into two cups of water. Breathing the combination of steam and apple cider vinegar vapor which helps to offer from sinus headaches. Boil the mixture and inhale the steam for about 2-3 minutes. It relieves the pressure and pain instantly.

Cayenne Pepper

The ingredient in cayenne pepper capsaicin, might be a source of headache relief. Take half a cup of boiling water and mix half spoon of red pepper and stir so it mixes well. Don’t get panicked with on the spice. You have to swab that inside of your nose with the stuff. It also controls blood pressure level while strengthening the heart, arteries, capillaries and nerves. For sinus pressure red pepper is the best remedy.