Overcoming Diseases during the Rainy Season (Part 2)

The infectious diseases of the respiratory tract that are associated with the rainy season are usually transmitted by droplets or by direct contact with objects that have been contaminated with the secretion of infected people. 

The common cold is a generally benign and self-limiting infection of the nose and upper respiratory tract that is caused by many different viruses. The flu on the other hand, has more severe signs and symptoms than the common cold. It is also a viral infection, but the viruses that cause it are the influenza type A & B viruses, which frequently mutate and add new pathogenic strains to the influenza viral pool. The newest addition to the influenza viral pool is of course the much celebrated influenza A (H1N1) virus. The other upper respiratory tract infections that occur during the rainy season are likewise generally benign, but as in the case of flu and even the common cold, they sometimes complicate - pneumonia and bronchitis and become life-threatening.

< The common cold is a generally benign and self-limiting infection of the nose and upper respiratory tract that is caused by many different viruses. The flu on the other hand, has more severe signs and symptoms than the common cold. It is also a viral infection, but the viruses that cause it are the influenza type A & B viruses, which frequently mutate and add new pathogenic strains to the influenza viral pool. The newest addition to the influenza viral pool is of course the much celebrated influenza A (H1N1) virus. The other upper respiratory tract infections that occur during the rainy season are likewise generally benign, but as in the case of flu and even the common cold, they sometimes complicate - pneumonia and bronchitis and become life-threatening.

How to overcome cold and flu during rainy season? Just boost your immune system! We often heard that prevention is the best medicine; take these tips to boost your energy before the cold or flu strikes.

1. Eat veggies that are packed with beta-carotene, which our body turns into Vitamin A. Vitamin A strengthens cells and helps them defend against invading bacteria. So load up on beta-carotene laden carrots, squash, sweet potatoes and spinach. These veggies also contain Vitamin C, an immunity support.
2. Soup up your immunity. Eat or drink plenty of soup. When we slowly simmer foods over low heat, we gently leach out the energetic and therapeutic properties of the foods, preserving the nutritional value of the food and making it easier for our body to assimilate the nutrients.
3. Studies show that our immune system function drops by an average of 60% after just three nights of poor sleep, so we really need plenty of quality rest, at least sleep eight hours each night.

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Dry Skin Remidies using Almond and grapeseed oil

A very interesting remedies that i found out while reading. I search for this remedies because one of my friend ask me for any solution of his dry skin. Without using any moisturizer and much faster with its effect. Try to read more about this remedies. 

--> Almond and grapeseed oil are the quickest fixes for dry skin. They soak into your skin
faster than creamy moisturizers. If your skin is extra dry and rough, opt for thicker oils
like castor and avocado. If you're prone to breakouts, try filtered jojoba oil. Spread a
thin coat of whichever oil you choose to the dry areas twice a day.

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Country Gooseberry for Ulcers , Cough and bronchitis

I usually see this on field with the growing crops like sweet potato. This is an annual, herbaceous, upright plant that grows to a height of 14-45 cm. The leaves are simple 2.5-6.3 cm in length, alternately arrange on the stem, ovate with serrate margins. The berry, which is 8 mm in diameter,is enveloped in an enlarged loose calyx. The seeds are discoid or subreniform and orange-yellow in colour.

--> This berry has a contribution in health field as a natural remedies as a laxative, expectorant or promoting discharge of urine, Splenomegaly or the abnormal enlargement of the spleen, ulcers, Cough and bronchitis. The preparation would be decoction of the thorouhly cleaned plant that is taken to take care of all the condition of the ailments that were mentioned.

So the next time you will see this plant with your crops and with the weeds try saving them.

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Bad Breath Nibble on Parsley

Eating raw onions or even garlic. Or even those foods that makes your breath so bad. This foods makes our breath turns into a bad odor. Most of the time for me is when I eat onions. Sometimes with Shawarma full of onions on it. I met some people who love to eat foods that makes their breath so bad but they are not aware with their breath.

Bad breath is caused by odor-producing bacteria that grow in the mouth. When you don't brush and floss regularly, bacteria accumulate on the bits of food left in your mouth and between your teeth. The sulfur compounds released by these bacteria make your breath smell. With this remedy, this will help freshen your breath.

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Using a parsley will help freshens bad bread. There is no other natural remedy other than this. Research by David Orlarsh, N.D., a naturopath in Plymouth, N.H. This herbal food garnish is rich in chlorophyll, Chloropyll can kills bacteria that cause bad odor. This can be found on parsley which is a green plant compound. So remember to nibble on a sprig after eating a food that turns your breath so bad.

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Sambong ( Blumea camphor) Herbal Medicine

One of the best way curing some sickness and diseases is by means of herbal medicine which is proven and more effective.

I prefer using herbal medicine for some sickness that i am facing sometimes.
One of the most popular herbal medicine present here in our country.


Sambong

(scientific name: Blumea balsamifera) is a
amazing medicinal plant. It is a antiurolithiasis and
work as a diuretic. it is used to aid the treatment of
kidney disorders. The Sambong leaves can also be used
to treat colds and mild hypertension. Since it is a
diuretic, it helps dispose of excess water and sodium
(salt) in the body. Sambong is one herbal medicine (of
ten) approved by the Philippine Department of Health
(DOH) in treating particular disorders.

Benefits:
� Good as a diuretic agent
� Effective in the dissolving kidney stones
� Aids in treating hypertension & rheumatism
� Treatment of colds & fever
� Anti-diarrheic & Anti-gastralgic properties
� Helps remove worms, boils
� Treats dysentery, sore throat

Preparation:

� Boil the leaves as like tea and drink 3 or more times
a day.
� The leaves can also be crushed or pounded and
mixed with coconut oil.

More about Sambong

Folkloric uses:
# Leaves as poultice for abscesses.
# Decoction of roots and leaves for fevers and cystitis.
# Sitz-bath of boiled leaves, 500 gms to a ballon of water, for rheumatic pains of waist and back.
# Applied while hot over the sinuses. Used for wounds and cuts.
# Fresh juice of leaves to wounds and cuts.
# Poultice of leaves to forehead for headaches.
# Tea is used for colds and as an expectorant; likewise, has antispasmodic and antidiarrheal benefits.
# Postpartum baths.
# Decoction of leaves, 50 gms to a pint of boiling water, 4 glasses daily, for stomach pains.

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