HOME TIPS FOR TOOTHACHE

I shudder even now when I think of what I went through the very first time I stepped into the dentist clinic. I remember when I first felt the pain I started poking the affected tooth with a tooth pick, and I’m sure its not just me but most of us who are in the habit of doing this, aggravated the pain and later as it seemed to be getting worse, I realized that I had no other option except to meet the dentist for tooth extraction. The moment I sat on that chair and the dentist started to work on the tooth, I promised myself that it would be the first and last, as I am sure most of us know the excruciating pain one has to go through. A toothache hurts so badly when you’re eating, drinking and sometimes even when you breathe. One cant ignore the pain as it starts to bother you even when you are asleep.

The sign and symptom of toothache would be firstly the pain itself which becomes more severe as the area of inflammation increases. One would suffer pain on chewing, hot or cold sensitivity, there would also be bleeding, discharge and even swelling around the tooth or gums, there could also be trauma or injury to the area. Dental decay or an area of redness around the tooth’s gum line may point to the source of pain, as in, when you tap an infected tooth; it may make the pain more intense.

The cause of toothache could either be an infection in the pulp of your tooth or gums, or even decay. Even a piece of food caught between the tooth or even a sinus problem can cause a tooth ache. Gum disease and dental injuries can also be the cause of tooth ache. Only the dentist would know for sure what actually caused the toothache. But until you see him, you would surely want to ease your pain with some of the home remedies given below:
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After each meal at bedtime take a glass of water and add a teaspoon of salt into it, and take a mouthful and hold it, roll it around your mouth and spit. If your toothache is caused by trapped food, take a mouthful of water and rinse vigorously. The best remedy which I have found that really works is dropping a few drops of clove oil directly on the tooth, or dab it on a cotton ball and pack it next to the ache, You can also chew a clove. A pinch of pepper powder mixed with clove oil can be put in the caries to alleviate tooth ache. Put ice on the aching tooth or the nearest cheek for 15-minute intervals three to four times a day. At night when you lie down, keep your head elevated to decrease the pressure in the area. STOP poking your tooth with toothpicks or pins, as it will only aggravate the condition. Try not to use that area when you eat, especially if the ache is caused by a blow to the tooth. For pain relief take an aspirin every 4 to 6 hours as required, however those with a history of ulcers and pregnant women would need a doctors recommendation. All the above remedies can only relieve the pain, not cure it. So, what I would suggest is better take good care of your tooth by brushing your tooth at least twice a day, preferably after every meal before it is too late. Remember “Prevention is better than cure”. to decrease the pressure in the area.

CURE WITH HOME REMEDIES FOR DEPRESSION

It has become so common to hear that one is feeling depressed or moody. Infact one is even ready to acknowledge and talk about it in the open. Trying to bring a person who is sad or depressed back to normal is really hard work, but also leaving them alone to cope up with their depression would not be advisable, as they are vulnerable and can do anything to hurt themselves. I’m sure we all have heard of a number of suicide cases, especially due to depression. It is not wrong to feel pain, disappointment or sadness accompanied by anger, guilt or anxiety that come from a loss or trauma, as we all go through such feelings, however, what I call as unhealthy depression would be when the individual is unable to function in any one or more areas of life, such as work or relationships due to these feelings.

Depression may be referred to a state of sadness or unhappiness, or a low down feeling that may last only for a few hours or even days. A depressed mood is generally associated with grief or a loss. A job loss, break-up, divorce, loss of a loved one, marriage, divorce etc. anything could trigger a depressed mood. Financial difficulties, domestic violence, or even the inability to express one’s feeling and a feeling of not being accepted can lead to sadness or grief. Depression gives the signal that it is time for some change or action in one’s life and if the individual is not ready for this change and instead holds on to their grief’s and negative feelings for weeks and months, it requires professional help soon.

Some of the causes of depression are: genetic factors, biochemical factors, for example, individuals with too little or too much of brain chemicals, and also different sleep patterns and certain medications. Psychological factors, as with persons with different traits- worrying, negative thoughts, low self esteem. Some of the environmental factors causing depression are a financial loss, major illness or a difficult relationship.

A few symptoms of depression are: loss of appetite or weight changes, fatigue and loss of energy, insomnia or oversleeping, loss of interest in hobbies, social activities, inability to focus, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, outburst of anger and physical symptoms including headaches, backache, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and aching joints.

Below are given some of the home remedies that can uplift your mood: Eat an apple with some milk and honey. In a cup of boiling water add some rose petals with sugar and drink this whenever you feel depresses. Cashew nuts are extremely beneficial in treating depresion. A well balanced diet is very important. Try a little garlic therapy as it is good when you’re feeling down. Eat chicken and spinach and enough of omega-3 fatty acids to ensure the brain are at the healthiest, as a healthy brain is less likely to become seriously depressed. Rest and relaxation, plenty of sleep, exercise, happy thoughts and laughing are good ways of fighting depression.

SOME HOME REMEDIES FOR MUSCLE PAIN

Did you say that after doing that work out you couldn’t move? You felt stiff. Every time you try your muscles pain. I’m not surprised. That’s because you either don’t work out regularly or you over did the exercise. Muscles that are not used too much work, causes the muscle fibers to break down, and that is what is causing the pain. Also there are chances of a muscle tear during your work outs and the muscles swell slightly contributing to muscle strain that gives you the feeling of stiffness and soreness. You tell me it’s not just the exercise, but even when you are sleeping so peacefully your leg seized with painful cramp and you howled in pain. Your right, it is not just the exercise but a pinched nerve that caused the cramp.

The cramps are due to anything that interferes in the mechanism restricting the flow of blood to that area causing severe pain or a muscle cramp. Muscle sprain can occur due to over tracking ligaments that surround the joints. Although any muscle can be injured, it is the hamstring {the one which runs along the back of the thigh from the knee joint to the buttocks}, that is the most commonly pulled muscle. Normally a pulled muscle results in severe pain that could worsen, and also get bruised after some days.

Relax, there is no doubt you are in much pain, but there are several ways of treating a pulled muscle at home. If it is the muscle cramp that you got during your sleep , then the next time before going to bed, take a few minutes to stretch the muscle especially the calf muscle. Take plenty of calcium rich food like broccoli, spinach, and dairy products. Massage before you go to sleep to keep those muscles loose. If it is while exercising that you got the muscle cramp or a pulled muscle, then, the first and foremost thing you need to do is just stop. If not there can be chances of seriously injuring the muscle. Place an ice pack on the injured area immediately, as this will reduce the swelling and pain and also wrap an elastic bandage on that area so as to reduce stress on that muscle. A good method for easing the cramp is to strech the cramped muscle in one hand and gently squeezes the centre of the muscle with the fingers of the other hand. To get the blood flowing back, walk for a few minutes. It is also beneficial to apply a hot pad for say about four minutes and ice pack for one minute. Once the swelling and soreness has subsided you can continue with hot baths adding Epsom salt to help relax the muscles. It is normal to feel stiff and sore for a few hours after over exercising, infact you will feel even worse two days afterwards. A gentle massage can ease muscle stiffness and soreness. The best way to prevent cramps and injuries is to warm up the muscles before exercise, as in walking instead of stretching first. Warming up and stretching before an activity will get your muscles ready to work and help prevent muscle cramping. Some people get cramps even if the weather is too cold. The best way to prevent muscle cramping is to keep the muscles warm with adequate layered clothing.

WRINKLE TREATMENT

Who does not want to feel young and stay young forever? I for one would love to at least look young and presentable as I am getting older. Believe me I have seen and would really like to congratulate some of those who still look young and wrinkle free even after crossing their 50s.It’s true you can’t avoid aging, but you don’t have to end up all crinkled and creased. It has become so difficult to staying youthful and having a glowing skin in our kind of environment, especially because of the hot and humid climate and also the pollution that causes our skin to accumulate dirt, grime and tanned. Thus in course of time the skin looses it’s texture and starts to wrinkle and look older. The worst enemy of the skin is sun exposure and 90% of skin aging is due to sun exposure. The ultraviolet-A rays that cause enormous damage are present all day long in all seasons. These rays wear away the elasticity of the skin causing wrinkle,

The factors that cause wrinkles are chemicals, stress, improper skin care, diet, and nutrition and lifestyle habits such as smoking. Another factor is gravity. The corners of the mouth turn down, eyelids droop, the tip of the nose dips. The muscles that make you laugh, cry, wink can leave permanent creases over time.

You may not be able to prevent certain body changes; however, you can protect your skin from wrinkle formation by using the following home remedies:

The most important way of protecting your skin from the sun is to wear sunscreen everyday. It not only minimizes the chance of growing wrinkled, but also protects you from skin cancer. Whatever may be your skin type, applying sunscreen should be as part of your routine. The earlier you make it a habit, the better for your skin, as it will keep you looking youthful in the later years. Applying a moisturizer can also temporarily improve the appearance of wrinkles. The best way is to apply on wet skin. To protect your skin around your eyes, where crow’s feet form and sunscreen may not reach, you must wear sunglasses that will protect your eyes from the glare. Smoking can cause premature wrinkling. Squinting from smoke irritation can worsen crows feet and also pursuing the lips to puff on a cigarette can contribute to vertical lines around the mouth. You need to train yourself to sleep on your back, as sleeping with your face pressed against your pillow can cause sleep lines over the years. We may not be aware of the expressions we make, and need to modify some especially if it is part of your reaction to stress, then you need to do some relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and taking things very cool. Apply coconut oil on the portions of the skin and face where wrinkles set in and gently massage every night at bed time. Banana is also a wonderful anti-wrinkle treatment. Mash ¼ banana until very creamy and spread it all over face and leave it for 15-20 mts before rinsing off with warm water followed by a dash of cold. Another good remedy you can try is apllying the white of an egg on the face keep it for 20 minutes and then wash.