Cold cures around the world
There may be different treatments or remedies for some health problems in different countries. How do you usually treat the following problems: headache, hiccups, toothache? Write about home remedies for them in your country (about 150-200 words) or you may surf the net for some information on them in other countries.
Home remedies are one which is a prepared medication in home for treatment to basic diseases. With the ever so rising pollution levels and germs getting considerably stronger it's pretty normal for people to catch common diseases these days. Many times, these problems are not severe and can be easily treated at home.
ОтветитьУдалитьFor example, the сommon cold - nearly every person at some point in their lives is affected by this common disease. Although not very threatening this problem can leave an individual feeling lethargic and miserable.
To get rid of this ailment it is advised to drink loads of water and include warm soups. Russians, as any other people, eat chicken soup (usually a clear bouillon), when they feel sick.
The typical treatment of any common cold starts with hot tea with home-made raspberry jam before going to bed. My mother advises me to do so, because raspberry has the anti-inflammatory and heating effect and works like aspirin, but is much more tasty.
Healing with food is quite typical – people use lemon, garlic, onion. Lemon provides Vit C. One does not need to eat onion and garlic to get the effect – you can mince them and inhale for 5 -10 min. Inhaling onion will make you cry though.
Another very popular inhalation, when you have cough – to breathe over boiled peeled potatoes. Boil some potatoes, drain the water, cover the pan with a towel and breathe underneath the towel for 10 -15 min.
Honey is also a popular home remedy. Some people use honey for their tea instead of raspberry jam, some drink milk with honey and butter.
I prefer to drink more tea with honey during the common cold.It is absolutely non-scientific, but I feel that it helps my body to fight. Simple and effective medicines based on milk, honey, garlic and many other ingredients can be your reliable help in the fight against common colds.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
ОтветитьУдалитьValerian is native to Europe and Asia. It’s now also commonly found in North America. Use of valerian traces back to ancient Greece and Rome from the time of Hippocrates. It was recognized as a remedy for insomnia a few centuries later. Valerian was known as “all-heal” in the 1500s, as it was used to treat a multitude of ailments. These included:
* insomnia
* headaches
* heart palpitations
* tremors
* anxiety
It’s sometimes used in the modern treatment of headaches, but valerian hasn’t been researched enough to determine its usefulness in the treatment of migraine pain.
Valerian is usually taken as a supplement, tea, or tincture made from the dried roots. Liquid extract is also available in capsule form. Valerian root capsules are widely sold in the United States.
Coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum)
For over 7,000 years, people across cultures have used coriander seed’s healing and seasoning properties. Coriander was lauded for its ability to treat ailments that ranged from allergies to diabetes to migraines. Traditional Ayurvedic medicine used coriander to relieve sinus pressure and headaches by pouring hot water over the fresh seeds and inhaling the steam.
Research on the seed’s medicinal effects is generally focused on its potential to treat arthritis and diabetes. More studies need to be conducted to determine if it’s useful as a remedy for migraine pain. However, coriander seed’s anti-inflammatory potential may prove beneficial for some people with migraines.
Coriander seeds can be chewed and used in food or teas. Oral extracts are also available.
Dong quai (Angelica sinensis)
Hailing from the same family as carrots, parsley, and celery, dong quai root has been used as a spice, tonic, and medicinal cream for more than 1,000 years, especially in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean practices. Modern uses often mix it with other herbs to treat:
* headaches
* fatigue
* inflammation
* nerve pain
Despite its history, the root hasn’t been studied enough to recommend it as an effective treatment for migraine pain.