Tag: Allergy

5 Best Drinks To Soothe Your Sore And Scratchy Throat

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By: Sarika Rana A sore throat can be very annoying; the itchy feeling that refuses to go away and the constant irritation makes you highly uncomfortable. A sore and scratchy throat occurs as a part of your body’s immune response to viral or bacterial infections. Your immune response leads to inflammation and swelling of the mucous membranes in the throat, resulting in soreness. Some of the factors causing sore throat are common cold, flu, allergies, pollutants, smoke, dryness and muscle strain by yelling or talking loudly. Some of the symptoms of…

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BREATHE FREE WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MOTHER NATURE

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Breathe wholly and live a wholesome life We usually take breathing for granted. It is something that happens in the natural way and thus does not need a second thought. But this is only till the time the breathing is regular. Once you start facing breathing issues, every breath counts, literally. It has been seen that most people rush to the doctors for a dose of antibiotics to get a quick relief. While this can surely give you some relief, this is definitely not a long term solution. What you…

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Allergy Cure: Role of Changes in Diet and Lifestyle in the Treatment

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Diet and our daily activities and lifestyle have an important bearing on the symptoms and control of allergy. The conservative management of allergy includes changes in the diet and lifestyle of the individual. Changes in the Diet A low-allergen diet, also known as an elimination diets is often recommended to people with suspected allergy, especially food allergy. It is also used as a diagnostic tool to find out if avoiding foods that commonly trigger allergies will provide relief from symptoms. In this diet, certain foods and food additives should be…

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World Asthma Day 2018: History, objective, theme, causes & remedies

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World Asthma Day 2018: Asthma, which is a chronic infection of the lungs and causes difficulty in breathing, has many symptoms that change in frequency and severity over time. These include breathlessness, coughing, wheezing and a feeling of tightness in the chest and are often triggered by allergens. by Ishita Goel How sick are your lungs? To answer this question, one might have to consider the air quality we breathe, the fast-paced lifestyle that is often accompanied by cigarette smoke and of course, other than the general environmental factors, genetics. With…

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EIGHT NATURAL WAYS TO GET RID OF GAS & BLOATING

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Put an End to Awkward Situations with these Effective Gas Relieving Remedies It is no coincidence that both Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, two of the oldest healing practices in the world, both agree that “The Key to your Overall Health lies in your Digestive System”. Both these forerunners of contemporary medicine unanimously agree that the link between a person’s digestive health and their overall well-being is profound. Addressing the Foul Smelling Elephant in the Room And, today’s article is all about an issue that is natural yet highly embarrassing.…

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Fight Allergies – The natural way!

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It’s that time of the year that marks the beginning of a new season and with it comes a package full of ill health, allergies and infection. So, apparently, it is high time you pull up your socks and start taking measures in order to prevent such allergies and infection and stay happy and healthy this season. But before rushing into any conclusion, you must thoroughly understand what allergy actually is and what can be done to eradicate it from the core. An allergy can be considered as an over-disruptive…

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Do Not Hate Mud; It Has the Healing Power As Effective As Medicine

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In early days mud is used to rinse hair or scrubbing body. Including these, now in every naturopathy centers mud is used in various ways for healthily and glossy skin. This important natural element is the rich source of minerals which is very necessary for human health. It also absorbs toxins and prevents several diseases. It is used for cooling and relaxing the body as it has the power of moisturizing for a long time. Mud is associated with Earth – one of the five elements of nature. Mud has immense healing…

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New study claims perfumes could make you sick

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Researchers examined the effects artificial smells have on our health. London: Various kinds of fragrances are around us. And it is believed they tend to make us feel more attractive. But if someone says that the cologne you wear can make you sick, would you believe it? Well you might have to. As many as one in three people experience symptoms including headaches, asthma and rashes due to a sensitivity to fragrances, according to research cited in ‘The Case against Fragrance’ by author Kate Grenville. Meanwhile, a previous study in 2014 found…

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The dangers of cleaning agents

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By: KANIZA GARARI Ever wondered what your household cleaning liquid is doing to your health?  Women, who are homemakers, are found to suffer from the problem more commonly. While your house becomes cleaner with each rub, your body suffers — household cleaning liquids or agents are linked to respiratory problems such as bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis (which includes running nose and nasal block) due to the acidic fumes they release upon evaporation. No wonder then that the increased use of these liquids for cleaning bathrooms, floors as well as the…

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10 Simple Remedies for Heartburn Relief

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By Lori Smith BSN MSN CRNP Reviewed by Suzanne Falck, MD, FACP Heartburn is a medical condition in which the contents of the stomach move backward and upward into the food pipe. Heartburn is also known as gastrointestinal reflux. The diaphragm and a muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter usually prevent heartburn. However, this muscle can sometimes relax and leave the food pipe unprotected from stomach acid. Heartburn is experienced when stomach acid comes into contact with the lining of the food pipe. This can cause the following symptoms: A feeling…

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