SWEELING Symptoms – swelling occur in various parts of the body. Cause – this cause by bruising, sprains, infections, arthritis, or edema. Remedies - Take bromelain (which is the proteolytic enzyme in fresh pineapple), either in tablet form or in fresh pineapple juice. Bromelain blocks the productions of kinins, the compounds produced during inflammation that…
Sunburn Remedies Second or Third Degree Sunburns - Third degree sunburn is serious. See a doctor. Water applications help. Keep the muscles flexible. Strong sunburn can cause underlying muscles to contract somewhat. - For both second third degree burns, be sure to eat high-protein foods. A lot of tissue needs to repair because your body…
Scarring Symptoms and Causes – a cut of wound has occurred and you want to avoid later scarring or you want to reduce a scar that is already there. Scar tissue can form into keloids, which are large, hard growths above the skin surface. They are harmless. Yet they are unsightly, tender, and sometimes itchy. …
INTERTRIGO Symptoms – this is an eruption of the skin, caused by two skin surfaces rubbing together (groin, breast, underarms, or inner thighs). Causes – Bacteria and yeast can grow in those areas and start ulceration. Intertrigo primarily affects overweight women who perspire heavily or anyone who has urinary incontinence. In people with diabetes, it…
COLD SORES (Fever Blisters, Herpes Simplex Type II) Symptoms – these are thin-walled inflamed pimples, which have a tendency to recur in the same area, most frequently at the borders of the mouth, but sometimes on the gums or conjunctiva (the lining of the inner surface of the eyelid). It tends to occur at, or…
Canker Sores Prevention - Things, which tend to cause canker sores, include mouthwashes, citrus fruits, coffee, or certain other foods – especially highly seasoned or tart foods. Do not smoke or chew snuff. - Folic acid and vitamin B12 deficiencies may cause it. Onions help reduce their number. Include them in your food preparation. Lysine,…
Natural Remedies for Aphthous Ulcers - As soon as the first tingle felt, take 500 mg of vitamin C with bioflavanoids (50 mg), 3 times a day, for 3 days. - Goldenseal powder or a moistened goldenseal tea bag applied over the ulcer is one of best treatments. It may also bring relief of the…
What to do IF SPLATTERED ? - If splattered with hot grease or hot soup, remove soiled clothing first. Then wash grease off skin. Soak burn in cold water. If clothing sticks to skin, rinse water over clothing and go to a medical facility. Do not pull clothing off the skin do not put butter,…
Helpful Tips for Burns - Soak the clothes, so hot cloth will not increase the burn. Apply cold until the pain subsides. - Immediately apply cold water or cold, wet clothes on the area to reduce pain and swelling. Immerse in cold water (not, ice or ice water). This will prevent blister formation, if first…
Natural Remedies for BOILS (Furuncles, Carbuncles) - Go on a brief cleansing fast, to rid the system of impurities. The problem may be toxins, but it may be chemical poisoning. One example would be sulfur. Whenever it is taken into the body, it tries to leave but not through the bowels or kidneys – through…
