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What are different home remedies for treating Lyme disease?

What is meant by Lyme Disease

• Lyme disease is among the most difficult health problems to identify and treat.
• Late spring and summer is peak season for catching Lyme disease.
• Lyme disease is infectious disease which is spread through ticks.
• This disease is more prominent in North America and Europe.
• Lyme disease is caused by 3 bacteria species which are the member of genus Borrelia.
• Lyme disease is very serious disease which can cause complications if not treated.

Early signs of Lyme disease

• Headache
• Fever
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Circular skin rash named erythema migrans
Later symptoms are:
• Multiple skin rashes
• Extreme fatigue
• Nervous system disorders
• Arthritis
• Heart palpitations

Natural Cures for Lyme Disease

1. Vitamin Supplements
• Vitamins are a great for natural cure.
• Vitamins help to restore essential nutrients needed by the body to heal and fight.
• Vitamins such as digestive enzymes, cat’s claw, vitamin C, Vitamin B-complex, Blue-green algae, Vitamin A and flax oil are beneficial.

2. Echinacea
• Echinacea has powerful healing properties.
• This can treat bacterial and viral conditions.
• Echinacea enhances white cells capability to attack pathogens in the body.
• It is used in Lyme disease treatments to fight infections and boost immunity.
• Echinacea can be taken in the form of tinctures, capsules or teas.

3. Flaxseed Oil
• Flaxseed oil is among the highest sources of omega-3 essential fatty acids.
• It is important for curing lyme disease.
• Like vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids also help to boost immune system of the body.
• People suffering from lyme disease should consume 3 to 6 tsp flaxseed oil a day.
• It is to be known that 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed contains around 1.8 grams of plant omega-3s.

4. Citrus Fruits
• Consume citrus fruits daily as they are high in Vitamin C.
• Vitamin C helps to boost immune system of the body.
• Have them in any form such as whole or juice.
• Citrus fruits are also excellent source of antioxidants.

Some of the citrus fruits are:
• Clementine
• Lemon
• Grapefruit
• Mandarin
• Tangerine
• Minneola
• Tangelo
• Kumquat
• Pummel
• Oranges

5. Aloe Vera
• Aloe Vera juice is extremely useful.
• Aloe vera not only helps to treat Lyme disease but also boost immune system of the body.
• Body begins to detoxify itself.

6. Garlic
• Garlic works with Vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, kill bacteria and fight off candida.
• Garlic can cause irritation if consumed it with empty stomach.

7. Cloves
• Consume 1 to 3 cloves daily.
• Chop raw cloves into pill-sized pieces and swallow them.
• Add chopped raw cloves in a glass of water for 3 hours and strain it.
• Consume it in spoonfuls all through the day.

Diet and Nutrition

• The Lyme disease diet is based on the elimination of toxins from the body.
Avoid:
• Common table salt
• Chocolates
• Baking powder
• Margarine
• Chlorinated water
• Sugar
• Pesticides
• Antibiotics
• Junk food

Include:
• Fibrous food
• Green tea
• Vegetable and fruit juices
• Onion
• Essential fatty acids

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What are different home remedies for Fungal Infections? – Part 2

What is a fungal infection?

• A fungal infection can be described as an invasion of one or more species of fungus on the tissues of the body.
• These infections are usually divided by the type of microorganism causing the problem.
• Fungal infections can be broadly divided into two types:
• Superficial infections
• Systemic fungal infections
• A fungal infection could occur on the surface of your skin, within a skin fold or any other area.

The parts that are prone to fungal infections include:
• The mucus membranes
• The lungs
• The sinuses
• Injury sites

Home Remedies for Fungal Infections

12. Yogurt
• One of the greatest of all fungus-fighting foods is yogurt that contains live acidophilus.
• Acidophilus helps control vaginal and oral yeast.

13. Garlic
• Crush 1 clove of garlic and mix with a few drops of olive oil to make a paste.
• Apply to the nail and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Clean off in warm, soapy water.
• Dry feet thoroughly.
• Repeat daily.

14. Cinnamon
• A good soak in a cinnamon tea foot bath will help slow down the fungus.
• Boil 8 to 10 broken cinnamon sticks in 4 cups water, and then simmer for five minutes.
• Let steep for another 45 minutes.
• Soak your feet for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Repeat daily, as needed.

15. Lemon
• This remedy will help you in the sweaty foot-odor removal.
• Squeeze the juice from a lemon and mix it with 2 ounces water.
• Rinse your feet with the lemon water.

16. Tea
• The tannic acid in tea is soothing.
• It helps to dry the foot, and helps kill the fungus.
• Make a foot soak by putting 6 black tea bags in 1 quart warm water.

17. Salt
• Soak your infected foot in warm salt water, using 1 teaspoon salt for each cup of water, for 10 minutes.
• Dry your foot thoroughly, and then dab some baking soda between your toes.

Diet for Fungal Infections

• Foods high in vitamins, mineral and nutrients generally strengthen your immune system.
• If your immune system is strong then the body is able to fight off the fungal infection.

- Foods that are regarded as being bad for fungal infections:
• Acidic foods
• Alcohol
• Cheese (made from bovine milk)
• Chocolate
• Coffee, aerated drinks or any caffeinated beverage
• Corn syrup
• Food additives
• Hydrogenated fats
• Junk food like pizza, hotdogs and hamburgers
• Mono sodium glutamate
• Refined oil
• Salt (table salt and refined salt)
• Spicy food
• Sugar

- Foods that are believed to be good for certain types of fungal infections include:
• Yogurt (The plain and unflavored kind)
• Garlic
• Onions
• Vinegar
• Oatmeal
• Applesauce
• Mashed beans

- Healthy and Balanced Diet
• Avoid eating baked products and products that have high yeast content in them.
• Avoid alcohol, sugar, cola drinks and grains.
• Eat a healthy and a balanced diet, avoid processed foods.
• Your diet must include fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables.
• Avoid fried and greasy food.
• Garlic has a good antifungal property.
• Eat raw garlic or include it in your diet.

Simple tips to stop spreading

• Wash your hands with soap and water after coming into contact with the infected area.
• After bathing, wash out the tub or shower with an antiseptic cleaner such as Lysol.
• Don’t share towels, and keep your linens and towels clean.
• Wash your socks twice in extra-hot water to kill fungal spores.
• Never wear the same pair of socks more than once without washing them first.
• Wear thongs in public showers.
• Keep your feet dry, and use over-the-counter treatments to clear your infection quickly.