A couple of pieces of dates can also give you instant relief.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBackache:<\/strong> If you happen to work in a chair, you may have this symptom already. As a software professional, I have had backaches for the last few years. The natural cure is garlic. Eat a couple of cloves of garlic every day.<\/p>\n\n- Prepare an ointment by frying a few cloves of garlic in olive oil, strain and let it cool. Apply to your back every day.<\/li>\n
- Indian masala tea can be a cure too — the one with cloves or ginger. Take it daily. (Two cups of masala tea can boost your energy as well, which is a low-cost replacement of Red Bull or 5-Hour Energy drinks.)<\/li>\n
- Eating oranges, lemons and berries can reduce the pain over time.<\/li>\n
- Drinking water with a tablespoon of honey can make your day pain-free as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cough and cold:<\/strong> When allergens or viral infections cause an inflammation in the upper respiratory tract, we get cough and cold. Here is a less-costly alternative to Tylenol or Excedrin. (This is a remedy I learned in childhood: My mother used to give me a teaspoon of honey and a few basil leaves –Indian Tulsi — to chew. To get instant relief from congestion of nasal passages, she used to heat water with some cloves, cardamoms and cinnamon sticks and peppercorns.)<\/p>\n\n- A soup with a lot of garlic in it can also bring relief.<\/li>\n
- Cut okra into small pieces and boil it, inhale the steam to get relief as well.<\/li>\n
- Take a hot-water bath when you catch a cold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Migraine:<\/strong> This is caused by a contraction of blood vessels in the head. It can be caused by stress, lack of sleep, anxiety, nicotine and alcohol consumption.<\/p>\n\n- Concentrated grape juice can bring relief.<\/li>\n
- For a more sustainable remedy, put tomatoes and cabbage into your daily salad.<\/li>\n
- A daily dose of garlic can treat this symptom as well.<\/li>\n
- Grind cabbage leaves and apply to the affected area for relief.<\/li>\n
- When migraines occur, excuse yourself from work. Find a dark room and lie down. Exposure to sunlight may cause the migraine to intensify.<\/li>\n
- Per my grandmother, even if the migraine is in the back of your head, applying sandalwood powder on the forehead can cause blood vessels to function properly. You may have seen Indian religious workers applying a patch of sandalwood powder on the forehead throughout the day. It’s an age-old practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Snoring:<\/strong> I am afflicted with this disease for sure. My wife says I am the worst offender and she can’t sleep because of my snoring, so I have started following these tactics already.<\/p>\n\n- Stop smoking. Smoking causes more mucus formation around the throat.<\/li>\n
- Go to the gym. Weight loss can even end snoring.<\/li>\n
- Alcohol increases snoring. (When you drink, you’d better sleep in a separate room!)<\/li>\n
- Sleep side-wise rather than on your back.<\/li>\n
- Avoid heavy meals before going to bed.<\/li>\n
- Stop eating oily\/spicy foods at dinner.<\/li>\n
- Maintain a regular sleep schedule, and don’t sleep during the day.<\/li>\n
- Wash the bed sheets and pillow covers frequently, and even change your pillow after a few months. The dust and allergens can accumulate on them, causing nasal passage blocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Stress:<\/strong> It’s amazing that stress was a concern even 60 years ago in a rural village. Here is her wisdom, which may reduce stress because you’re saving money. But more than the money saved, the main point here is reducing the dependence on synthetic drugs.<\/p>\n\n- Chewing Indian basil (Tulsi) leaves every day is the best natural cure.<\/li>\n
- Yoga and Dhyana (meditation) can also cure this.<\/li>\n
- Milk and almonds in the morning keep you fresh and energetic.<\/li>\n
- Bad eating, oily foods, eating meals quickly, and drinking alcohol may cause depression over time. One of her tips to cure stress is to “love everybody and everything”<\/strong>!<\/li>\n
- Applying betel leaves on your forehead can ease your tension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A few ingredients which are repeated here (and in the rest of the natural cures my grandmother used but which I don’t mention here) are mint, honey, water and garlic. Have sufficient supply of these items at your home, if you plan to follow the tips.<\/p>\n
Also, another synergy I can see here is the morning drinking and eating habits. If you start your day the right way, the rest of your day should follow that lead and keep you upbeat.<\/p>\n
Readers, even if you rely on these natural remedies, when the situation warrants it, there’s no alternative to a doctor and the prescription medicine. You need to know when to rely on home remedies and when to go to a doctor. Don’t ignore your doctor for a bit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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