Diarrhea refers to the frequent passage of watery unformed stools also known as loose motions. It can cause dehydration that in severe cases may lead to death. It is of two types: acute and chronic. The intestine absorbs the water secreted by stomach, liver, pancreas and from the diet. In case of diarrhea the water is not absorbed properly or sometimes there is excess water secreted by the organs. As a result the intestine is not able to absorb excess of the water. People of every age can be suffer from diarrhea. Diarrhea for prolonged periods can lead to complications like general weakness due to loss of vitamins from the body.
Causes of Diarrhea
* Overeating * Food consumed not properly digested * Due to Putrefaction in the intestinal tract. * Viral and bacterial infections * Food allergies * Bowel disorders
Home Remedies of Diarrhea
* Fresh juice of Indian gooseberry (Amla) taken with lemon juice and sugar is beneficial. * Add one teaspoonful of ginger juice in half of cup of boiling water and drink hot after every one-hour. * Intake of curd with mango juice and one teaspoon ginger helpful in diarrhea cure. * Banana taken along with curd is useful for the treatment of loose motions. * Intake of mango nut powder with water cures diarrhea. * In case of acute diarrhea, oral rehydration therapy is the best way to deal with acute diarrhea. * During diarrhea plenty of fluids should be given to the patient to maintain water balance in body. * Roast fennel and white cumin seeds in equal amounts and take it in a dose of 3 grams after every three hours with water. * Make a powder of 10-15 grams of dry fruit of Indian gooseberry (Amla) and 5 grams of black Chebulic myrobalan (Haritaki). Take one grams of this mixture twice in a day. * Mix powder of 12 grams of fennel and 6 grams of white cumin seeds and then add 12 grams of unrefined sugar and store it. Take one gram of this mixture in every morning and evening for 15 days. * Add some Spiegel seeds in 125 grams of curd and take it twice during day. * Drink 200 grams of buttermilk with roasted cumin seeds along with half gram of black salt. * Chewing roasted cumin seeds mixed in curd after meals increases the digestive power and prevents diarrhea. * Application of ginger juice on the umbilicus helps in diarrhea cure * Boil the milk for 10-15 minutes. Remove the skin that forms on the milk. Add hot chocolate to the milk and drink this mixture. * Starchy liquids like arrowroot water, barley water, rice gruel and coconut water are very beneficial in the treatment of diarrhea.
Major causes of asthma
Factors that precipitate an asthma attack are referred as triggers. They cause the air passages to get clogged and constricted, making it difficult for the patient to breathe. The inflamed bronchioles generate more mucus and also cause the muscles around them to tighten and get irritated, constricting the airways. This is called a bronchospasm.
Below are some common causes of asthma -
1. Allergy: For most it is an allergy to foods, pollens, perfumes, body sprays, deodorizers, the weather, drugs or any other irritants. They vary from person to person. However, dust allergies seem to be the most common factor.
2. Combination of Factors: For others, it is triggered off by a combination of allergic and non-allergic factors including stress and tension, air pollution or infections.
3. Heredity: In most of the cases it has been found that when one or both parents suffer from asthma, the children have similar allergic reactions.
4. Abnormal Body Chemistry: Asthma may result from the abnormal body chemistry involving the body's enzymes or a defect in muscular action within the lungs.
Natural remedies for asthma
Most medication for treating asthma seeks to reduce the inflammation by using anti-inflammatory medications, or inhalers to temporarily dilate the passageway. There are some natural remedies for asthma that helps to lower the frequency of asthmatic episodes. While asthma cannot be cured, it can be managed through appropriate asthma treatment. The first step in asthma treatment involves changing an asthmatic's environment. This type of asthma treatment can be as simple and effective too. This includes washing bedding every week in hot water, or eliminating pets from the home.
Other effective asthma treatment involves replacing carpeting with hardwood or tile, using leather or vinyl furniture rather than upholstered chairs and sofas, using the air conditioner and replacing down bedding with bedding made with synthetic materials.
Note: Remember these natural remedies can't replace your asthma medication but can only support your treatment.
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