Natural Home Remedies

Vicks VapoRub is a bit of an institution as far as over-the-counter medicine is considered, perhaps because it functions so differently from other types of nonprescription treatments. Whereas medicine these days is usually contained in pills or effervescent tablets, Vicks treats your ailments with vapors. Bridie Cavanaugh at eHow says camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol, the three most important ingredients in Vicks, relieve congestion and coughing when breathed in. The product also works as a good topical analgesic for other issues. All of this is fairly common knowledge, but did you know about Vicks’ other useful properties? There are plenty of home remedies out there for different kinds of issues that involve the fresh, strong-smelling ointment. Here are a few of them: 1. Headaches For standard headaches, AnswersVideo (in the video below) suggests applying some Vicks to your temples for quick pain relief. If you’re suffering from a sinus headache instead, Livestrong re...

Good hygiene includes teeth brushing, regular bathing as well as cleaning your ears. Although ear cleanliness is important, a lot of people do not know that earwax has an important protective function and can also serve as an indication of your health. Earwax has a protective function and serves as a moisturizer of the ear canal. There are some special chemicals which help fight different infections which can damage the inside skin of the ear. EARWAX CAN CHANGE ITS COLOR AND BASED ON IT YOU CAN DETERMINE THE HEALTH OF YOUR EARS. 1.If the earwax is grey and you are not experiencing any symptoms, then there’s nothing you should worry about. The grey color is a result of dust and usually, people who live in cities experience this. 2.If you notice blood on the cotton swab after cleaning your ears you might have a perforated eardrum. This means that your ears have become prone to infections and you can notice a change in your hearing capabilities. 3.Having a brown colored e...

Ear wax protects the eardrum of dirt and damage, and ensures strong antibacterial protection. It serves as a lubricant required for proper function of the eardrum. So, as you can see, cleaning your ears with a cotton swab is not such a good idea! Regardless of the fact who was the first to tell you, whether it was your mother or grandmother, they were right when they advised you not to stick the cotton swab too deep in your ear. To understand why is it so, we will explain more about the benefits of the so-called “earwax.” Its main role is to protect the ear canal, explains Dr. Douglas Backus from the American Academy of Otolaryngology. One of the biggest mysteries of the human body is actually this: your ears clean themselves! When the earwax dries, every movement of your jaw, whether while you eat or talk, helps in the elimination of the earwax outside the ear canal. “It is like some kind of escalator,” jokes Dr. Backus. The problem occurs when we stop believing in the ...

The human ears are thus created so that they can be cleaned by themselves, through coughing, sneezing, and chewing. These sudden movements remove the accumulated cerumen or ear wax from the ears. However, there are times when earwax can be accumulated in the ear canal, and thus clogs the ear. In these cases, an ear irrigation is necessary, so you should either visit your doctor or try the following natural method at home. A solution of hydrogen peroxide is the simplest and most effective agent for these cases. You should apply it right away. Here is an explanation of the procedure: Pour 4-5 drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide in the ear with a pipette. Then, tilt the head, or lie down in that position, and stay thus for 5 minutes. The hissing sound that you will hear in the ear indicates that the reaction is taking place and the cerumen is becoming softer. Next, wipe the ear with a paper towel. Remember that you should not use a cotton swab. Even though you will feel a g...

Our ears produce waxy oil called earwax, or cerumen, which serves as its natural lubricant. The role of this wax is to impede any damage of this sensitive area, caused by bacteria and other particles or organisms. However, if deposited in larger quantities, it can become irritating and annoying, and can lead to other symptoms like irritation, itching, dizziness, hearing loss or a feeling that there’s something stuck in the ear. This happens as a result of the obstruction of the ear canal. Even though this substance is cleaned naturally, we feel the need to clean them periodically and eliminate the excess amounts. Namely, the use of cotton swabs for cleaning the ear canal in fact has the reverse effect. This practice pushes the earwax deeper into the ear canal, where it starts to accumulate, and eventually leads to an obstruction. Furthermore, note that the regular use of earplugs or earbud headphones can increase the risk of excessive earwax deposits in the ear canal. ...

Most of the people have experienced an ear infection during their lives. It can happen as a result of a common cold, flu, or allergy. This can lead to congestion, inflammation, and swelling of the throat, nose and ear. Here are 7 natural ways to remove the inflammation and the pain. 1. GARLIC The garlic is widely known for its antibacterial, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties. You can reduce the swelling and the pain if you simply put a garlic clove into your ear or a few drops of garlic oil. Add a clove of minced garlic in some olive oil and leave it for twenty minutes. Strain it and add a few drops of it in your infected ear. 2. COCONUT OIL Heat 2 cloves of garlic and 1/8 cup of coconut oil. Remove it from the heat after 5 minutes simmering. Wait until it cools down and drops a few drops into your ear. Repeat this two times per day until you notice some improvements. 3. HONEY Honey is also known for its antibacterial properties and therefore it is great for e...

Earwax, or cerumen, is a natural lubricant in our ears. Its role is to protect sensitive area which can be caused by violent organisms and bacteria. Even though earwax has protective properties, if it is deposited in larger amounts, earwax can become annoying and very irritating. This condition can cause irritation, dizziness, itching or even hearing loss. Yes, cerumen is cleaned naturally, but we sometimes have to clean it and eliminate excess amount. People often clean their ears with cotton swabs, but it is proven that this technique only pushes the earwax deeper in the rear canal. This practice accelerates cerumen accumulation, leading to obstruction eventually. You can eliminate earwax with these simple and effective tips: Olive Oil Olive oil will soften earwax and help in its removing. You just need to drop 2-3 drops in the ear, before you go to bed. Sleep on the opposite side and repeat this treatment for 3 of 4 nights Glycerin Just like olive oil, glycerin ...