28 August 2015

What are the Respiratory Disorders and How to Counter them Naturally...

A plant of Malabar Nut
Human body is a complex machine which extracts the essential nutrients from the food it consumes and converts it into the energy. This conversion of nutrients into energy takes place with the help of oxygen which the body inhale through a mechanism called as respiratory and circulatory systems. In addition, the body’s respiratory system ensures the exhalation of the carbon dioxide which is nothing but the waste produced during the conversion process of nutrients into energy. Both the inhalation of oxygen and exhalation of carbon dioxide is carried out through the respiratory system of the body therefore any problem in respiratory system means insufficient oxygen inhalation and partial carbon dioxide exhalation out of the produced wastage. This excessive carbon dioxide if remain inside the body cells, similarly the insufficient supply of oxygen affects the conversion process of food into energy. Respiratory disorders are those problems that affect the uniform performance of our respiratory system and thus affect the process of inhalation of oxygen and exhalation of carbon dioxide. Some common respiratory disorders include;

Habits like smoking plays an important role in causing respiratory problems, emphysema is a condition that often occurs due to prolonged smoking habit. The air passage inside our body contains a small organ which is referred as alveoli. The habit of smoking if continued for a long time may damage this small organ alveoli and causes breathing problem. Damaged alveoli means serious problem for inhaling and exhaling capabilities of the respiratory system as the body can’t inhale enough oxygen required by it. Moreover, the body couldn’t exhale out all the wastage (carbon dioxide) as well. 

 Asthma is a common respiratory system problem that occurs due to the allergy and pollution present in the atmosphere. There are thousands of microorganisms present in the atmosphere that become active in certain conditions and affects people with weak immune resistance. A person affected by asthma find it hard to breathe easily and experience choking of airway passage that further leads him into wheezing and minimized breathing. Asthma often attacks a person during the early hours of the day or during the midnight; life for a person with asthma gets even worse if the person happens to be allergic with a poor immune system. That is why an asthmatic person always carries inhalers to clear up his airway so he can breathe normally.  

Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease in which large amount of mucus is developed in the lungs which further results into interrupting the amount of oxygen reaches to the lungs and the amount of carbon dioxide exhaled out. A person affected with cystic fibrosis finds it hard to breathe and experience continuous coughing that produces sticky phlegm. The treatment of cystic fibrosis includes dilution and removal of the thick phlegm to open up the airway cavity of the patient for easy breathing.    

Home / Herbal Remedies for the treatment of Respiratory Disorders

Following are some effective home and herbal remedies for countering Respiratory disorders; please consult your physician before using them.

Malabar Nut

Sage LeavesMalabar nut is also known as Adulsa and Vasaka, it is an Indian origin medicinal plant which also found in other Asian countries such as China, Sri-Lanka and Malaysia. It is one of the best natural remedies for getting relief from respiratory disorders like asthma, emphysema and fibrosis. Malabar Nut contains varieties of medicinal properties such as antibiotic, anthelmintic, antioxidant and antispasmodic which are very effective in fighting a wide range of health problems including respiratory disorders. For using Malabar nut, make juice of its leaf extract and mix it with proportionate amount of honey and consume this mixture twice daily, moreover you can add ginger extract in it as well. Similarly, you can use its root to make juice and consume it with added honey as also.


Sage is one of the best home remedies when it comes to treat respiratory disorders. Sage contains wide range of medicinal properties including antispasmodic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiseptic. It is very good in boosting digestion and cleaning out the stomach, moreover it softens the respiratory tract muscles to assist free flow of clean air to the lungs. For using sage, prepare its tea and consume it twice daily, moreover, use few drops of sage oil for pouring into boiling water for inhalation as well.


Echinacea is another wonderful home / herbal remedy for the treatment of respiratory disorders as it has a soothing effect on the respiratory tract that sooths and clears it up. Echinacea contains numerous medicinal properties including antiseptic, antimicrobial and antioxidant which makes it very useful in clearing out the cough and soothing the airway passage. For using Echinacea, make its tea and drink it 2-3 times a day, in addition you can also use its oil for inhalation purpose.


Nutmeg PlantYou all must be aware of nutmeg, a seed used as a spice in many parts of the world especially in Asian subcontinent. The seed is from the mace plant which originates from Indonesia and India and later travelled to Europe and other parts of world as well. The leaves of this plant is referred as mace and used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It contains several medicinal properties including antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial which makes it useful for health problems including cough, cold, asthma, cancer, joint pain, digestion and respiratory problems. You can use mace oil for rubbing over chest and nasal passage moreover, you can use it for inhalation also. Consuming mace by putting it into betel leaf is also good for releasing cough as well.


 Thyme proves to be very helpful in relieving the respiratory disorders as it contains antimicrobial and antioxidant capability. Thyme is also effective in boosting the overall immune resistance of body to counter external health threat. Thyme helps in clearing out the nasal passage to ensure free flow of oxygen to the lungs, moreover it smoothens the mucus as well. You can use thyme in many ways such as by preparing tea from it, using its oil for massaging over your chest and nasal passage and also for inhalation.

 Other Home / Herbal Remedies for Respiratory Disorders:  
·        Licorice
·        Chaparral
·        Onion
·        Esabgol
·        Oregano
·        Eucalyptus
·        Mint
·        Ginseng
·        Ginger
·        Turmeric


23 August 2015

Lesser known but very effective Natural Remedies to prevent Hair Loss

Indian licorice or crab's eye treeIn today’s fast and stressful lifestyle there are many health problems that became quite common among the masses. High degree of air and sound pollution has made health problems like depression, stress and weak immune system a common concern throughout the world. These problems further escalate more problems among which hair loss is one of the main challenges that people are facing today. According to various researches, one in every four person is suffering from hair loss and the problem is even worsening with the time. It is quite normal that body losses its strength and cells building capacity as it grow older and therefore a person may lose the thickness and quantity of his hair which is quite normal. However, losing hair in a young age can never be said normal.

It is quite depressing for a person to realize that he is losing his hair; although it does posses any serious threat to health of a person but it may perhaps lead a person to lose his self confidence. This is because a partial baldness or full baldness can completely change a person’s look and anyone can instantly notice it. Following are some conventional remedies that may prove very helpful for those who are looking for effective and hazard free natural remedies to prevent hair loss and promote fast hair growth.   

Black Lentil or black gram or split black gram (Urad Dal)
Black gram or split black gram is referred as urad dal in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. It belongs to beans family and is a regular part of daily food preparation in India and neighboring countries. It is well known for its nutritious value as it contains vitamins, protein, mineral and useful enzymes. However, very few people are aware about its medicinal uses; it is very good in preventing hair loss and accelerating the hair growth as well. In order to use it, first boil a small quantity of black gram and then mesh it to make paste, apply this paste over your skull and leave it for half an hour. Rinse well with clean water; repeat the procedure once in a week to see its effectiveness in preventing the hair loss.
Kusum or Ceylon Oak tree
Ceylon Oak (Kusum)
Often referred as macassar oil tree, lac tree or Ceylon oak tree, Kusum is another wonderful tree of Asian subcontinent that poses wonderful medicinal capabilities. Ceylon Oak is commonly found in India, Pakistan, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Sri-Lanka and Himalayan region. Kosum oil is considered as one of the best remedies for preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth since the older times and is still relevant. Use its oil regularly if you want to get rid of hair loss.

Crab’s Eye or Indian licorice (Ghunghchi)
As the name suggests, it is a native plant of India which however found in other parts of the world as well, it is a climber plant that uses other trees for support. It contains beautiful red seeds which are used for both medicinal as well as ornamental purpose. It is a widely used medicinal plant in Ayurveda for treating cold and cough, moreover it is best known for preventing hair loss and at the same time accelerating hair growth. In order to use Indian licorice for preventing hair loss, you need to use the oil extracted from its seed which you can find in any herbal store.  

Aloe Vera
China berry tree or bead treePeople often use Aloe Vera for skin however; it is one of the best remedies for preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth. Aloe Vera has a variety of medicinal properties that not only make it a perfect home / herbal remedy for skin infections and skin nourishment but also an effective solution for preventing further hair loss. The best way to use Aloe Vera for preventing hair loss is to use its leaves for making paste or gel. Pluck out few thick leaves of Aloe Vera and clean it thoroughly, peel out the outer skin of the leaves to find a transparent gel like substance. Mesh it properly and add few drops of water then apply the gel thoroughly over your skull and leave it for few minutes before rinsing it with clean water. 

Bead tree or China Berry ( Neem Bakayan )
A native plant of China and India, China berry is now found in many parts of the world especially in Australia and Asian peninsula. It got its name as bead tree because its seeds are used as beads for making ornaments and decorative items. China berry Belongs to Mahogany family of the trees and its timber is highly praised and used throughout the world. You have to use its seeds for preventing hair loss, to do this, first burn the dried out china berry seeds and collect the ash, mix this ash with mustard oil and make paste. Apply this paste evenly over your skull and let it dry for 40-60 minutes before washing your hair.

Please read another great article on same topic : 
  5 Guaranteed Natural Remedies for Baldness


19 August 2015

Colloidal Silver and Its Medicinal Uses..

A colloidal silver illustration
You people must have heard about colloidal silver however do you know what colloidal silver really is? Colloidal silver is nothing but tiniest particles of silver suspended or mixed in clean water through the process of concentration. There’s a particular proportion for mixing silver particles in water to make colloidal silver which may slightly differ from manufacturers to manufacturers. However, the standard proportion is 10: 1000000 where 10 is for silver particles and 1000000 is for the water quantity. At the time of World War 2, colloidal silver was the means of treating soldiers who suffered from various skin infections and fever due to the unhygienic conditions of the war fields. Colloidal silver with its antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties can counter various types of skin infections caused by these micro-organisms.  

Colloidal Silver & Acne

The main reason behind causing acne is the blockage of the tiny pores found over the skin, this blockage of follicles cause the acne.  Our skin contains several glands that produce sebum which is a kind of lubricating oil to provide nourishment for our skin in order to keep it healthy. The blockage prevents the flow of sebum or nourishing oil to the skin which further results in acne.  

Acne has nothing to do with age or gender and it may occur to anyone anytime however studies have found that teenagers have more chances of getting acne as compared to the adult population. Today acne is one of the main skin infections that affect a large portion of world population. Generally the treatment of acne is carried out by using Antibiotic medicines and colloidal silver contain antibiotic capability therefore it may cure acne as well. It is proved by various researches however, there are a number of studies still going on to specify the effectiveness of colloidal silver in treating acne and other skin infections.

Other Health Benefits

Colloidal Silver contains antibacterial, antibiotic and antifungal capabilities which make it an ideal remedy for a variety of health problems. Moreover, colloidal silver is very effective in enhancing the immune system of our body so we can resist different types of health threats effectively. There are a wide range of health friendly uses of colloidal silver, some of which are mentioned below:

Viral Infections
Viral infections are the infections that spread through various types of viruses present in the atmosphere. The antiviral properties of colloidal silver make it useful for the treatment of a wide variety of viral infections including sore throat, cough, cold, flu, chest congestion, bronchitis, smallpox, pneumonia, nasal infection, viral fever, insect bites, dengue, malaria and even the HIV virus.

Fungal Infections  
 The wonderful medicinal properties of colloidal silver have wide range of medicinal uses; it not only counters the infections but enhances the immune capability of the body as well. Similar to viral infections colloidal silver is capable of treating a wide variety of fungal infections as well. Various types of fungal infections that can be treated with colloidal silver include ring worms, athlete’s foot, yeast infections, tinea, jock itch, candidiasis, gingivitis, oral thrush and many others.

Bacterial Infections 
Bacterial infections referred to the infections caused by bacteria, not all the bacteria are harmful however many can inflict serious harm as well. Colloidal silver contains antibacterial properties and therefore it can be used in treating various types of bacterial infections. Colloidal silver serves as an effective remedy for the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections including ulcers, gastritis, meningitis, strep throat, ear infections, abscesses, cellulitis, folliculitis and many others.  

How to use colloidal silver
There are various types of colloidal silver found in the market now days moreover, a variety of skin sprays, soaps, ointment and lotions are also available that contains a small amount of colloidal silver as well. Various oral suspension of colloidal silver also available now a day which, may be used to treat different types of infections after consulting an expert. Many experts suggest taking 50-60 ml of silver colloidal solution containing 10 parts in one million-concentration rate for treatment. Additionally they suggest taking maintenance doze of 20-30 ml silver colloidal solution. Vegetarians and vegan can take silver as small intestine absolved it. Whatever may the reason but you should always consult your physician about the dosage of colloidal silver in accordance with your physical ability and the severity of the problem. 

The use of Colloidal Silver for various health problems is rapidly increasing however there’s still controversy regarding its benefits and side effects. It is vital to use it after consulting your doctor moreover; you need to be careful about its doses. Always ask en expert about the recommended dose as per your requirement and physical ability.  


13 August 2015

Classification and Health Benefits of Milk from Different Sources

Milk is one of the rarest foods that a baby whether human or animal feed on first, a human baby receives first food in forms of his mother’s milk and so do the newborn of an animal. This in itself proves the importance of milk for growth of a life. A mother’s milk is an unmatched nutrition for her baby and it contains everything that an infant need to grow up healthy and strong. It is vital for a human baby to have his mother’s milk until he complete at least six months of his age as. Cow or buffalo’s milk is not suitable for an infant or a baby of less than 4 months as the baby can’t digest it and therefore it may prove harmful.

Milk from different sources has different characteristics and usefulness, the characteristic of milk obtained from goat is different from the characteristic of milk obtained from cow or buffalo. Similarly, a woman’s milk is very different from that of the pet animals, the purpose of this article is to distinguish the characteristic and health related benefits of milk from various sources.

Human Breast Milk      

It is a proven fact that nothing can match the capability and benefits of a mother’s milk for her baby, as it not only provides him all the essential nutrients but also prevents him from a variety of health problems such as infections, fever, cold, eczema, mental problems, asthma and even diabetes along with many others. Breast milk enhances the overall body resistance of a kid so he can effectively counter various health threats moreover; it ensures the uniform growth of a baby as well. Breast milk contains minerals, protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, hormones and useful enzymes moreover breast milk supplies white blood cells to the baby so he can counter various types of health problems that may come in future. Human breast milk is not only a precious gift of nature to babies but to adults also as it may prove as an effective remedy for a variety of health problems such as cough, cold, dermatitis, skin infections, oral infections, influenza, gas problems, wounds, biting of insects and eye problems as well.

Cow Milk
Cow MilkCow is another major source of milk in all over the world. Cow milk contains Protein, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, useful enzymes, amino acids and cholesterol. It is a well known fact that cow milk is considered as the most beneficial after the human milk, in India where cow is a sacred animal people uses its milk not only as a food but also for treating various health problems as well. There is a brief description about the health benefits of cow milk in ayurved and others ancient medicinal books. Cow milk is sweet, soft and tasty in consuming and has calming effects on the mind and body of a person; moreover, it improves the immune resistance of the body as well.  It is also good in improving the concentration of mind and improving the eyesight of a person, in addition cow milk also increases mental and physical strength as well. The most important thing is that the cow should be a well fed and well maintained one regarding health and hygiene.

Goat Milk
People all over the world use goat milk for various purposes, some use it as drink, some for dairy products and some as medicine, there’s still a debate going on among researchers between the superiority of cow milk and goat milk. However, both has its own benefits and both are good for different purposes, the best thing about goat milk over cow milk is that it is much easier to digest as compared to cow milk. Similar to cow milk, goat milk too contains proteins, minerals, carbohydrates, vitamins, enzymes, cholesterol and fats however the amount and percentage of the contents differs.  One of the many advantages of goat milk is that it is very low in fat and cholesterol and high in fatty acids. Goat milk is easily digestible that even an older person or a baby above a year age could digest. Goat milk is very useful in preventing bleeding, cold, flu, cough, constipation and acne; moreover, goat milk smoothens, rejuvenates and moisturizes the skin also.

A GoatBuffalo Milk
Buffalo milk is also a widely used item throughout the world; it is somewhat similar to the cow milk however the protein and mineral contents in buffalo milk exceeds that of cow milk. The rich mineral contents of buffalo milk include Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, magnesium, copper and zinc moreover, the calorie content of buffalo milk is far more than cow milk as well. It contains carbohydrates, fatty acids, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins and amino acids also however; the cholesterol found in buffalo’s milk is less than that of a cow’s milk. The calcium richness of buffalo milk makes it perfect for the health of our bones in addition; it prevents bone related problems such as arthritis as well. 

Camel Milk  
Camel milk however is not widely consumed all over the world but in places where camel is used as a pet animal, consumption of its milk is a common practice. As compared to buffalo and cow’s milk, Camel milk has more minerals and vitamins moreover; it contains some anti microorganism capabilities that other form of milk lacks.  According to various researches, camel milk is found useful against diabetes, tuberculosis and colon cancer as well.

Sheep Milk       
 It is somewhat similar to goat milk in taste however it is sweeter and smoother than goat milk. The lactose content of sheep milk is fewer than cow and buffalo milk and therefore drinkable by allergic persons as well. According to various studies sheep milk is found helpful in lowering high blood pressure and building the body tissues as well.


07 August 2015

Home and Herbal Remedies for Chest Cold or Chest Congestion

Firecracker Flower
People often suffer from Cold as it is something that may occur to anyone irrespective of their ages or gender however it might be of different types. A common cold is not a serious health problem and there are varieties of remedies available to treat it. Another type of cold is that which prolonged for 2 weeks or more and contains a number of other symptoms along with it. This type of cold may include symptoms like throat soreness, breathing problem, fever, headache and irritations. Moreover, the patient may experience chest pain during this type of cold, in medical terms it is called as chest congestion or chest cold. Chest cold occurs due to a virus that causes breathing problem and chest pain in response to chest congestion. There are varieties of reasons that may cause chest cold, some common causes of it includes allergic reactions, common cold, flu, pneumonia, chronic diseases, smoking habits and face to face contact with the infected person. The symptoms of chest cold are same as common cold however it causes pain in the chest and throat of the affected person.

  You can get a number of medical prescriptions for chest cold by consulting a doctor however there are a number of home and herbal remedies available for the treatment of chest cold as well. Home and herbal remedies often proved to be very effective in cases of cold, flu and chest cold. Carry on reading to know about some effective home and herbal remedies for the treatment of chest cold.

Herbal and Home remedies to cure chest cold or chest congestion

Turmeric is considered as one of the most useful herbs when it comes to cure various health disorders specially infections. In older times people used it to treat skin infections and for getting a glowing skin which is however still relevant. Turmeric is very effective for the treatment of chest cold along with other viral and bacterial infections as it contains valuable medicinal properties such as antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory. As chest cold is a viral infection, turmeric serves the purpose of treating it quite effectively. In order to use turmeric for chest cold, take it raw along with the warm milk and honey twice daily, moreover you can take it with honey and even can add turmeric in your daily diet as well.

Firecracker Flower (Amboli)

Firecracker flower is found in Sri Lanka and southern part of Indian Subcontinent and is very effective for treating health problems like chest cold and cough. In order to use firecracker flower for relieving chest cold, extract the juice of its leaves and add some honey into it to consume two times a day. You can also use its extracts with powdered black pepper as well.

Eucalyptus oil

Jaggery (Gurh)Another useful natural remedy for the treatment of chest cold is Eucalyptus oil, it not only relieves your chest congestion but also provide relief from chest pain as well. Its aromatic affect sooth your nerves and ease your breathing.   You can buy eucalyptus oil from any nearby grocery store or your local druggist. In order to use eucalyptus oil for relieving chest cold, mix few drops of it into boiling water to inhale its vapors moreover, applying eucalyptus oil directly on the nostrils and over the chest is also very useful as well. Use your finger to massage gently over the chest and around the nostrils for few minutes, you can use this technique 2-3 times a day for getting quick relief from chest cold.

Jaggery (Gurh)

It is made from sugarcane during the process of concentration and evaporation while boiling the sugarcane juice. It is a thick solid mass of golden brown color which contains sucrose and moisture. It is widely used in Asian subcontinent including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka for making sweets, chocolates, syrup and remedies. For getting relief from chest cold, consume a small portion of Jaggery twice daily. Moreover, you can also use it by adding a little black sesame (black teel) with it and consume the mixture two times a day.   


Garlic is a multipurpose remedy that works great on a variety of minor health disorders including skin and oral infections. It contains several medicinal capabilities including antiviral and antifungal action which makes it a perfect herb as well as home remedy. In order to use garlic for treating chest cold, eat 2 cloves of raw garlic two times a day; you can add some honey if you like to make it easily chewable. Moreover, use garlic regularly with your food by adding few cloves of it while preparing your food.

This is the most common, effective and easiest method for the treatment of chest congestion, the best thing about gargling is that you don’t need too much things other than water and salt. Just boil the water with added salt till it completely disappeared in water, let it cool for a while and then gargle with it. Repeat the procedure 2-3 times a day for quick relief.

Thyme or Ajwain
Thyme PlantThyme is known as Ajwain in India where people use it in food recipes and snacks delicacies. Loaded with some amazing medicinal characteristics, thyme serves as an effective remedy for the treatment of head congestion, nasal congestion, sore throat and chest cold or bronchitis. In order to use thyme for chest colds drink its tea 2-3 times daily. You can add lime juice in it for making it more effective as well. In addition, add it in your daily diet for getting quick relief from chest cold.   

Ginger is no doubt one of the most useful herbs known to mankind that not only serves as a home kitchen item but also very useful in a wide range of health problems including nasal congestion, sinusitis, sore throat, mouth infections, mouth ulcers, common cold, headache, flu and chest cold. The best part of ginger is that it is very easily available and very easy to use; the best way of using ginger for chest cold is to drink ginger tea 2-3 times daily. In addition, eat raw ginger along with honey once or twice daily to fasten the healing process as well. Adding ginger in your daily diet is very healthy as well.