Author: Hakeem Hashmi
Ringworm, or tinea, is a fungal infection on the skin that is quite common and contagious. It is caused by fungi that live on the top layer of the skin, feed on the keratin in skin, and thrive in warm, moist areas. The condition may also be accompanied by redness, itching, and inflammation. If not treated, it may cause your skin to blister. Ringworm can also affect your scalp and nails. Here are the top 10 home remedies for ringworm. 1. Garlic Garlic has excellent antifungal properties that help cure ringworm. Crush two garlic cloves. Rub them on the ringworm…
Coughing is one of the most common health problems. When there is a blockage or irritant in your throat or upper air passages, your brain thinks a foreign element is present and tells your body to cough to remove that element. Coughing can also be due to a viral infection, common cold, flu, and smoking or health problems such as asthma, tuberculosis, and lung cancer. Some of the symptoms of a cough are itchy throat, chest pain, and congestion. Instead of using over-the-counter cough syrups, you can try some natural cough treatments using readily available ingredients in your…
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. A blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg or above is considered high. Common causes or contributing factors of hypertension are obesity, genetic factors, excessive drinking, high salt intake, lack of aerobic exercise, stress, birth control pills, pain relievers, kidney disease, and adrenal disease. Here are the top 10 home remedies for high blood pressure. 1. Lemons Lemons help keep blood vessels soft and pliable and by removing any rigidity, high blood pressure will be reduced.…
Kidney stones are a very common health problem. They form from the chemicals in urine, such as uric acid, phosphorous, calcium and oxalic acid. Other common causes of kidney stones are excessive consumption of vitamin D, a mineral imbalance, dehydration, gout and an improper diet. Irrespective of the size of the kidney stones, they can cause severe pain. Other symptoms include a desire to urinate frequently, painful urination, nausea, vomiting and excessive sweating. Here are the top 10 home remedies for kidney stones. 1. Lemon Juice and Olive Oil The combination of lemon juice and olive oil is…
Having long, thick, and lustrous locks is a cherished desire of many. This makes the problems of thinning hair or hair loss very upsetting for some people, women and men alike.Common causes of hair loss include nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalance, stress, use of improper hairstyles, heating tools, chemical-laden hair products, genetics, and various other reasons. Here are the top 10 home remedies for hair growth. 1. Scalp Massage and Hot Oil Treatment Massaging your scalp helps improve circulation and hence stimulates hair growth, and you only need to do it for about five minutes daily to see results. Just…
Asthma is a lung disease that causes difficulty breathing. Asthma can be either acute or chronic. Asthma attacks occur when there is an obstruction in the flow of air in the lungs. Some common causes of asthma are allergies, air pollution, respiratory infections, sulfites in food and certain medications. Common symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. There are many medical treatments for asthma. These simple natural remedies can also provide relief from symptoms. Here are the top 10 home remedies for asthma. 1. Ginger Ginger is a well-known natural treatment for various ailments including…
Headaches are one of the most common health problems that affects most people at one time or another. Headaches can be classified into three main categories: tension headaches, migraine headaches and cluster headaches. There can be many causes of a headache such as physiological changes in the head, constriction of blood vessels, abnormal neuron activity, genetic causes, excessive smoking, excessive drinking, lack of water in the body, and others. Here are the top 10 home remedies for headache. 1. Ginger Ginger can help reduce inflammation of the blood vessels in the head, thus providing relief from a headache.…
An excess or imbalance of digestive acids produced by the stomach can cause a stomach ache, gas, nausea, bad breath and other symptoms. It is a common problem that affects people of all ages. Those who suffer frequently from acidity problems may refer to having an “acid stomach.” Eating spicy foods, lack of exercise, irregular eating habits, stress, or drinking alcohol frequently can lead to acidity problems. Here are top the 10 home remedies for acidity. 1. Basil Leaves The medicinal properties of basil leaves will give you instant relief from acidity, gas and nausea. Simply eat some…
Foot pain is one of the most common ailments, affecting people of all age groups at some point in their lives. Foot pain can occur anywhere in the foot including the toes, heel, sole, ankle or arch. Pain can be due to a number of reasons such as old age, wearing uncomfortable shoes, excessive walking, standing on your feet for a long period of time, some kind of fracture, a mineral deficiency, ingrown toenails, and diabetes or other health conditions. There are many things that you can try at home using readily available ingredients to take care of…
Constipation is a very common digestive disorder that affects people of all ages. Constipation causes difficulty passing stools and may even lead a person to strain too much to empty the excessively hard stools. Other symptoms are bloated abdomen, abnormally small or large stools, acidity, loss of appetite, bad breath, headache, depression, acne, and mouth ulcer. Some of the main causes of constipation are poor diet, insufficient water intake, irregular defecation habit, lack of physical activity, weakness of abdominal muscles, hemorrhoids, stress, intake of certain medications, and laxative abuse. Here are the top 10 home remedies for constipation.…