As reported by preventing.com, Wednesday (28/12/2011), there are home remedies include:
Vodka to overcome foot odor
If it smells rancid foot, rub with a cloth soaked in vodka to get rid of the stench. Vodka contains alcohol which is antiseptic (kills bacteria) and quick-drying, so that kills fungi and bacteria that cause odors and repel moisture that allow these organisms to grow.
Pencils for headaches
When you're stressed or anxious, unconsciously clenching jaws and teeth. Muscle tension that connects the jaw to the temples can trigger headaches.
"There's a simple solution, put the pencil between his teeth, but do not bite. Automatically jaw muscles will be relaxed by doing this and can prevent headaches," said Fred Sheftell, MD, director of the New England Center for Headache in Stamford.
Yogurt for bad breath
Preliminary research indicates that the bacteria that live in yogurt can suppress the bacteria that cause bad breath. "Good bacteria in yogurt can set aside the bad bacteria that cause bad breath or create an unhealthy environment," said John C. Moon, DDS, cosmetic and general dentist in Half Moon Bay, California.
Listerine for blisters
Breath freshener and antiseptic classic strengths can also treat blisters.
"Wet cotton with Listerine and apply on skin blisters 3 times a day until the area they really dry out and no longer sick," said Janet Maccaro, PhD, CNC, a nutritionist and a certified nutrition consultant in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Lemon balm for cold sores
Herbal Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is the first choice of herbal treatment for cold sores, the disease with symptoms of small blisters on the face of painful, fluid-filled.
The disease is caused by herpes simplex virus, but not the kind of sexually transmitted diseases. Prepare the lemon balm tea with as much as 2 to 4 tablespoons of herbs per cup of boiling water. Allow to cool, then dab with a cotton swab in some parts of a cold sore a day.
"Lemon balm has antiviral properties that can tame the herpes outbreak," said James Duke, PhD, author of "The Green Pharmacy".
Licorice for calluses and warts
"Licorice contains substances that mimic estrogen to soften the skin calluses and warts," says Georgiana Donadio, PhD, director of the National Institute of Whole Health in the United States.
Licorice can make your own pasta. Blend a few sticks of licorice, mix with half a teaspoon of petroleum jelly and rub the mixture into a rough area of the foot.
Tennis balls for sore feet
To get a free and easy massage, lepaslah shoes and roll a tennis ball with the foot for a minute or two. Tennis balls, golf balls, or the cans could be an alternative. To cool the feet are throbbing, roll a bottle of frozen water with the feet.
Olive oil for eczema
"Relieve the burning sensation by applying olive oil directly to the irritated area of the body," said Christopher Dannaker, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco.
Olive oil contains antioxidants that may reduce inflammation associated with eczema. Olive oil is also the basic ingredient for many causes moisturizing antioxidants help prevent and repair damage that can cause wrinkles and brown spots on the skin.
Spread 1 teaspoon for every inch of skin to prevent skin from drying. For a serious problem, cover the area that has been smeared with plastic skin oil to keep the humidity.
Sugar for hiccups
"A teaspoon of sugar that is swallowed can stop hiccups in a few minutes," said Andre Dubois, MD, PhD, professor of medicine at the postgraduate program of infectious disease Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Marryland.
Sugar is believed to modify the nerve muscles that will command the muscles in the diaphragm to contract with unstable and cause hiccups.
iPod or MP3 player for high blood pressure
Thirty minutes listening to the songs that right every day can help lower blood pressure, according to research from the University of Florence in Italy.
The researchers found that people who seek treatment for hypertension was her blood pressure dropped after they listen to music while breathing slowly.
Olive or lemon for travel sickness
Motion sickness (motion sickness) causes excessive production of saliva and can cause nausea. Compounds in olive fruits called tannins will dry out the mouth and can help soothe nausea.
Vegetable oil for brittle nails
To fix the nails dry, must overcome the problem of too little humidity. In addition to using hand lotion on a regular basis, try nighttime care of a dermatologist, Dee Anna Glaser, MD.
"Before bed, apply vegetable oil to hand, then put on vinyl gloves or cover hands with plastic wrap to ensure the oil remains in the hand when sleeping. Closing will force the oil penetrates the skin, preventing hands and nails become too dry," said Dr.. Glaser.
Ice cream for burning mouth due to hot food
Tissue in the palate just a few millimeters thick, making it very sensitive to heat food. If you can not wait for a hot dish to cool, soothe the burning mouth with a spoonful of ice cream or frozen yogurt.
"Cold temperatures can be quite helpful while. Sipping a cold drink or put ice cubes in your mouth can, but be sure to remove ice quickly before it becomes painful," says Richard Antaya, MD.
Chewing peppermint or cinnamon to the stress of traffic traveling
In a NASA-funded research, scientists from Wheeling Jesuit University to monitor the responses of 25 students in driving simulation.
The volunteers reported that peppermint lowered fatigue or anxiety as much as 20 percent. Peppermint and cinnamon reduce frustration by 25 percent, increase alertness by 30 percent, and makes the journey seem shorter.
Apple to whiten teeth
Fruits and vegetables act as a small brush when chewed and will clean the tooth enamel to remove stains.
"Apples contain malic acid which also helps to gently dissolve the stain," said Jennifer Jabow, DDS, a dentist who practiced in New York City.
Baking soda for urinary tract infections
After the first symptoms, drink a solution of a quarter teaspoon of baking soda mixed with 8 ounces of water.
"Baking soda makes the bladder becomes more alkaline, thereby reducing the ability of bacteria to breed," said Larrian Gillespie, MD, assistant clinical professor of urology and uroginekologi in Los Angeles.
Cloves to wound or cut
Sprinkle powdered cloves on the wound to prevent infection. Clove oil is rich in eugenol, a chemical that is antiseptic and reduces pain.
Papaya to refine the skin
This fruit contains papain, an enzyme protein that dissolves dead cells on the surface of the skin that can make it look dull and rough, so prone to acne. When used twice a month, papaya peel will make your skin softer, smoother and more radiant:
Blend 2 tablespoons of papaya yangb been washed and peeled. Add 1 tablespoon of dry oatmeal. Paste this mixture to clean skin and leave for 10 minutes before wiped with a damp cloth.
The enzymes in papaya is soft is a drug that is ideal for sensitive skin. However, just to be safe, test it in the back of the ear when you first try.
Duct tape for warts
Covering the wart with duct tape is more effective than cooling it, according to a study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. In the study, 85 percent duct tape removes warts after 2 months, compared with 60 percent of the warts by freezing method.
To use duct tape to secure, clean the area. Then take a piece of duct tape in a size slightly larger than the wart. Attach tape to the wart and rub.
Every 3 days, remove the duct tape and wiped out the dead skin with a pumice stone or nail. Repeat until the wart disappears. Chemicals capable of killing the warts in duct tape.
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