Detection

What are different home remedies for Boils? – Part 2

What is a Boil?
• A boil or furuncle is a bacterial infection with pus that develops around a hair follicle
• Boils are very contagious and potentially serious as they can spread.
• A boil starts out as a tender, red, hot, tense bump and matures into a yellowish point within 2 to 4 days.
• The boil can burst open, discharging pus which can relieve some of the pain.
• Boils heal with scarring.
• Boils usually occur in areas that are hairy or that are exposed to lots of movement and friction.
• The most common bacteria found in boils are Staphylococcus aureus (staph bacteria).

These include areas:
• under the belt
• on the neck
• face
• scalp
• underarms
• buttocks

Symptoms of Boils
• The skin around the boil becomes infected.
• It turns red, painful, warm, and swollen.
• More boils may appear around the original one.
• A fever may develop.
• Lymph nodes may become swollen.

Home Remedies for Boils

12. Garlic and Onion
• Onion juice or garlic juice may be applied on boils externally.
• This will ripe them break and evacuate the pus.
• Juices of both these vegetables can be mixed in equal quantities and applied on the boil.

13. Betel Leaves
• A betel leaf is gently warmed till it softens.
• Coat it with a layer of castor oil.
• Spread the oiled leaf over the inflamed part.
• Replace this every few hours.
• After applying a few times, boil ruptures and drains out all the pus.

14. Cumin Seeds
• Cumin seeds are ground to a paste in water.
• This cumin seed paste is applied to boils.

15. Margosa Leaves
• Margosa leaves can be either used as a poultice, liniment or decoction.
• To make the decoction, boil 15 gm of margosa leaves in 500 ml water till it is reduced by one-third.

16. Parsley
• Steep parsley in boiled water till it becomes soft and juicy.
• When it is comfortably hot, wrap it in a clean muslin or linen cloth and apply it on the boils as a poultice.

17. Turmeric
• Applying turmeric powder on boils speeds healing process.
• In case of fresh boils, roast a few dry roots of turmeric and dissolve the ashes in a cupful of water.
• Then apply this over the affected areas.
• This solution aids boils to ripen and burst.

Diet for Boils

1. Fast on Orange Juice with Water
• Cleanse your system thoroughly for treatment of boils.
• Begin the fast with orange juice diluted in water on a 50:50 basis for three to four days.
• Go exclusively on fresh juicy fruits from five to seven days.

2. Well-Balanced Diet
• All-fruit diet can be a good nutritious diet after the short fast.
• This can help the immune system fight the infection.
• Maintain an overall healthy diet.
• This includes using fresh and unprocessed foods as close to the natural state.
• Eat whole grains, leafy green vegetables, fruit, and proteins, with a minimum of animal fat.
• Restrict intake of sugary and refined carbohydrates to a minimum.
• Avoid tea, coffee and sugary starchy foods.
• Avoid chocolates, pastries, sweets, cakes, white sugar and white bread especially.
• Avoid all condiments, sauces and pickles.

Other Boils Treatments

1. Warm-Water Enema
• A warm water enema given daily helps to cleanse the bowels.
• This should be done during the initial juice fast or during all fruit diet.

2. Warm Moist Compresses
• Apply warm moist compresses three to four times a day over tender areas.
• This will help to bring the boil to a head and promote easy drainage.

3. Hot Epsom salts Bath
• A hot Epsom salt bath greatly benefits in boil treatment.
• It should be used twice or thrice a week until boils persist.
• Thereafter do it once in a week.

4. Dry Massage followed by Cold Sponge
A daily dry massage every morning followed by a cold water sponge is another helpful measure.

5. Breathing and Outdoor Exercises
• Fresh air, outdoor exercises and breathing exercises are essential.
• This helps in toning up the system.

6. Avoid Constipation
• Take all measures to overcome constipation.
• Chronic constipation can have a negative effect on your overall health.
• It can also cause sallow unhealthy skin that is susceptible to boils.
• Increase your intake of fiber and fluids to deal with this problem.

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What are the different remedies for Depression? – Part 2

What is Depression?
• Depression is one of the most common emotional disorders.
• It may be manifested in feelings of slight sadness to utter misery and dejection.
• Depression is a very unpleasant malady.
• The mental stress and strain of day-to-day life, usually leads to this disorder.

Depression Symptoms
• Acute sense of loss
• Inexplicable sadness
• Loss of energy
• Lack of interest
• Loss of appetite
• Giddiness
• Itching
• Nausea
• Agitation
• Irritability
• Impotence or frigidity
• Constipation
• Aches and pains all over the body
• Lack of concentration
• Indecisiveness
• Low body temperature
• Low blood pressure
• Hot flushes
• Shivering

Causes of Depression
• Prolonged periods of anxiety and tension.
• Excessive and indiscriminate use of drugs.

Natural Remedies for Depression

5. SAM-e
• SAM-e is short for S-adenosyl-L-methionine.
• It’s a chemical that is found naturally in the human body.
• It is believed to increase levels of neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine.
• Several studies have found SAM-e is more effective than placebo.
• It should be enteric-coated for maximum absorption.
• It is a popular remedy for depression and osteoarthritis.
• Side effects can include nausea and constipation.

6. Folic Acid
• Folic acid is also called foliate, a B vitamin.
• It is often deficient in people who are depressed.
• It’s one of the most common vitamin deficiencies.
• Various medications such as aspirin and birth control pills can also lead to deficiency.
• Besides food, folic acid is also available as a supplement.
• It is also available as a part of a B-complex vitamin.
• Taking folic acid in supplement form can improve the effectiveness of antidepressants.

Foliate is found in:
• Green leafy vegetables
• Other vegetables
• Fruits
• Beans
• Fortified grains

7. Depression treatment using Apple
The various chemical substances present in apple are
• vitamin B
• phosphorus
• potassium
o Apple is one of the most valuable remedies for mental depression.
o These chemicals help in the synthesis of glutamic acid.
o This acid controls the wear and tear of nerve cells.
o The fruit should be taken with milk and honey.
o This remedy will act as a very effective nerve tonic.
o It will recharge the nerves with new energy and life.

8. Depression treatment using Cashew nut
• The cashew nut is a valuable remedy for general depression and nervous weakness.
• It is rich in vitamins of the B group.
• Thiamine is useful in stimulating the appetite and also the nervous system.
• It is also rich in riboflavin.
• Riboflavin keeps the body active, cheerful, and energetic.

9. Depression treatment using Asparagus
• The root of asparagus has been found beneficial in treating depression.
• It is highly nutritious.
• It is used as an herbal medicine for mental disorders.
• It is a good tonic for the brain and nerves.
• Take one or two grams of the powder of the dry root of asparagus.
• Take it once daily.

10. Depression treatment using Cardamom
• The use of cardamom has proved valuable in depression.
• Powdered seeds should be boiled in water.
• Prepare tea using this water.
• A very pleasing aroma is added to the tea.
• This can be used as a medicine in treating this condition.

11. Depression treatment using Lemon Balm
• The herb lemon balm has been used successfully in treating mental depression.
• It alleviates brain fatigue and lifts the heart from depression.
• A cold infusion of the balm that is taken freely is proved to be excellent.
• It helps in calming influence on the nerves.
• About thirty grams of the herb should be placed in half a litre of cold water.
• Allow it to stand for twelve hours.
• The infusion should then be strained and taken in small doses throughout the day.

12. Depression treatment using Rose
• An infusion of rose petals can be prepared by mixing 15 gm of rose petals in 250 ml of boiling water.
• Instead of the usual tea and coffee, drinking this infusion is beneficial during this condition.
• This will help in overcoming depression.