Tag: Garlic

Garlic milk is an Ayurvedic approach that may treat many illnesses. It may help treat diseases of the lungs such as tuberculosis, asthma, and pneumonia. Garlic, with its anti-inflammatory properties, can help treat inflammation in the stomach and arthritis. Having garlic milk regularly in the morning may help treat jaundice. Garlic milk induces sound sleep and may be good for insomnia.

Nobody likes falling sick with a cold and sore throat. These infections make you feel very ill all over and completely tire you out. Luckily, being viral in nature, they can be fought off by the body's immune system quite effectively. Support this process by getting enough rest, being sufficiently hydrated, drinking warm liquids such as herbal teas, and taking zinc supplements.

OTC painkillers are convenient, but they pose a risk for side effects like liver and kidney damage. Play it safe by using natural remedies when possible. Dealing with a headache or menstrual cramps? Turn to peppermint or ginger. Clove is great for toothaches, while garlic can treat headaches, migraines, and sciatica. Turmeric is amazing for arthritis, especially when combined with ginger. These natural painkillers can be used fresh or as capsules, powders, extracts, or teas.

This recipe calls for turmeric, ginger, garlic, onion, horseradish, apple cider vinegar, and peppers. All of these ingredients have great properties. They have antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. They also help settle the stomach and improve general functioning. This tonic gives your immunity a much-needed boost. Take about a tablespoon a day to experience these results.

All of us are going to suffer from mild illnesses and discomforts once in a while, like a stomach upset or muscle pains. Most...

Pilonidal cysts form at the top of the cleft between the buttocks. They are accompanied by symptoms like swelling, redness, pus or blood, foul odor, and severe pain in the affected area. These cysts are believed to be the result of loose hairs that penetrate the skin as a result of friction or hormonal changes. Treat them at home with remedies like tea tree oil, castor oil, garlic, and a warm compress.

Antibiotics have become one of the most overused medications in modern medicine. The organisms are increasingly becoming resistant to these antibiotics due to the...

It is quite easy to sprain your ankle but just as hard, almost impossible, to heal quickly. But some simple home remedies can make things easier. These include the famous PRICE technique; kitchen ingredients such as turmeric, Epsom salt, and garlic; essential oils such as arnica, olive oil, lemongrass oil, and castor oil; techniques to correct your form and posture; and collagen, lean proteins, and vitamin C-rich foods.

Add garlic to foods like soups to consume garlic. Apply a paste of garlic cloves to the boils. You can also use garlic onion paste or garlic turmeric paste. Placing a heated garlic on the infected area, applying garlic oil or garlic and eucalyptus oil, washing the boils with water boiled with garlic cloves are effective ways to treat boils.

If you are a pet-parent, who doesn’t just reach out to a vet for every small issue with your fur-ball’s health, and if you...

80% of the garlic sold worldwide, including the organic variety, comes from China. These bulbs are bleached with chlorine to make them look more appealing, and also contain high traces of methyl bromide, lead, and sulfites. In the process, you expose yourself to a higher risk of cancer, and a damaged respiratory and central nervous system. Luckily, it is fairly easy to spot a bleach-ridden Chinese garlic.

Most ear infections heal on their own. But if you want to quicken the process, use natural treatments. A warm towel or salt compress will relieve swelling and pain, encourage drainage, and decrease fullness. A steam treatment has the same effect, especially if you have wax buildup. To fight bacteria, use tea tree oil or garlic drops. Diluting these remedies in warm olive oil will instantly soothe the pain.

Ear infections in dogs are very common and if you are a dog parent, chances are that you will have encountered an ear infection...

Medical science has not yet been able to find a cure for asthma, which is why it has been classified as a chronic condition...

What Exactly Is Mange? Mange is a skin infection caused by parasitic mites. It manifests on an animal’s skin with symptoms like hair loss, incessant...