Tag: Nose

Take 1t of turmeric powder with warm milk, every morning and before bedtime on a regular basis. Up your intake of citrus fruits, garlic, horseradish (if you hate the strong flavor, mix it with honey!) in your daily meal plan. Dip a cotton bud in tea tree oil and apply it along the nasal passage at least twice a day.

First aid is a crucial skill everybody needs to know. An emergency can strike any time, any place and knowing basic first aid procedures can...

There are plenty of viruses in the environment that cause the common cold. Your infant’s delicate immune system will not be able to fend...

Soak a clean cotton ball in diluted tea tree oil, chamomile tea, or a mix of sea salt+water and apply to the affected area. You can even slather on some lemon juice or honey on the keloid itself to help heal it faster. Another popular home remedy is the topical application of a paste made of crushed aspirin tablet and water followed by an antibacterial wash.

Paranasal sinuses are air-filled cavities in your skull (especially your facial bones) that connect with your nasal cavities. One of their main functions is...

Reflexology is one of the less invasive and non-chemical treatments, that is just perfect for calming down babies. Adults can communicate what is wrong...

Sit in a comfortable position, relax your shoulders, and soften your jaw. Close your eyes; slowly breathe in through your nose and breathe out making a long and deep humming sound, just like a humming bee (go hummmmm!). Feel the sound vibrate through your throat and "tickle" your lips. Breathe in slowly and steadily. Continue the same pattern for around 3-5 times.

Except for the essential amino acid glutamine in it that may help with weight loss, bone broth doesn’t have many health benefits. But there are ways to make your broth bowl healthier, adding some meat to it being one. You can also have the broth before a meal so you feel satiated faster which will stop you from overindulging.

Wake up early to get in some morning sunshine. Try magic potions like warm lemon water or an infusion of ginger, holy basil, pepper, mint, and fennel seed powder to start off your day. Massage your body with warm sesame oil before bathing. Eat light and comforting foods like moong dal khichdi. Instill 2 drops of lukewarm cow's ghee in both nostrils at bedtime.

Part of the immune system, the adenoids are located in the back of the throat. Adenoiditis occurs when these become inflamed, often due to infection. Result is a stuffy nose, fitful sleep, impaired hearing. To help cure it naturally, gargle twice a day with a mix of 1c warm water, 1/2t each of turmeric and salt and/or try herbs like sitopaladi, garlic, sage, licorice, amalaki.

Up your water intake - it will reduce your body's urge to generate more mucous. To strengthen your immune system, nourish your gut with beneficial bacteria from fermented foods like kimchi, whey, kefir, yogurt. Reduce exposure to chemicals - this will free up your liver to provide a better response to inflammation. Elderflower tea and nasal saline rinse can help relieve allergic symptoms.

Mouth breathing, instead of the nose, is bad for respiratory tract tissues and oral cavity as it fails to warm and clean the air. Causes can be nasal congestion due to allergies, upper respiratory infections, swollen tonsils or crooked septum. It causes sleep apnea, ADHD, affects the spine and facial skeleton, leads to crooked teeth, bad breath, cavities and heart disease.

Running nose all year round is called Perennial Allergic Rhinitis. This is an allergic reaction to pollen, dust, pet hair and smoke or a result of food sensitivities. Herbal remedies like Stinging nettle and Quercetin, and Vitamin C supplements are very helpful. Jala Neti and Pranayama remove allergens, bacteria, and invigorate lungs, windpipe and nasal chambers.

Use basic humidifier with Eucalyptus, lavender or frankincense oils in kids’ bedroom to keep upper respiratory tract moist and clear. Ensure adequate sleep, put saline water drops in their nostrils and use Anu Thailam ear drops. Add nutmeg, cinnamon, cumin, ginger in foods. Eat warm, moist food and listen to grounding music during bedtime to boost immunity.

Dosha imbalances, especially of pitta, lead to retinal malfunction or dryness of the eyes. Go easy on spicy food and eat veggies and fruits rich in vits A and C, like bitter gourd, mangoes, and amla, and dairy products like milk and ghee. Wash your eyes with plain cold water or by mixing triphala powder in it. Try procedures like tarpana and nasya after consulting an Ayurvedic doctor. Don't stay up late or sleep during the day.