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Coughs and Throat Infections- A Simple Way to Prevent Them

Most of us experience lingering cough or swelling in the throat after a bout of respiratory allergy or infection such as common cold, flu, sinusitis, or rhinitis. One of the reasons why this can happen is post nasal drip. During an infection, sputum forms in the nose. Some amount of this sputum may trickle down into the throat from behind the nose. This is called as post nasal drip. When that happens, the throat becomes irritated, swollen, and cough follows. Cough may further worsen the swelling of the throat, which may aggravate into furthers problems.  You can find more about such conditions in http://www.healthscribes.com/category/searchByCategory/Nose,+Throat,+Lungs,+Breathing, and in http://www.healthscribes.com/category/searchByCategory/Allergies.

I have been living with chronic sinusitis for the last fifteen years. I was used to frequent coughing and throat infections because of this. I tried allopathic treatments, including decongestants and antibiotics. I also tried homeopathic and ayurvedic treatments. To some extent, all of them helped. But to sum up, none of them could completely cure my condition. However, I have learned a very simple and yet very effective way to minimize the incidence of throat infection.  You can read more on sinusitis at http://www.healthscribes.com/disease/Sinusitis-+Acute.

Managing post nasal drip went a long way in preventing recurrent throat infections for me. An ENT specialist advised me a simple measure. Whenever I sense something dripping into my throat, I cough mildly to bring it up and then I spit it out. Doing this may not be convenient. It may be embarrassing to do this in public places. It may also be tiring to walk up to the wash room when the dripping is continuous. But that is the price to pay for preventing throat infections and cough. Add to it the benefits of avoiding cough syrups, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and even antibiotics in some cases. All of them come with little or more risk of side-effects.

I preferred living with the embarrassment and the inconvenience of spitting out the dripping sputum to the easier option of medicines. I started using medicines very sparingly. Overtime, the frequency of my throat infections came down and so did my usage of medicines. It happens because, when the incidence of irritation on the throat reduces, the throat tissues recover over time and become healthy again. And one can actually feel the improvement. A healthier throat can ward off potential infections better as well. It becomes a positive loop of a healthy cycle.

After following this simple rule of keeping my throat free of dripping sputum for three years, I could stop using the medicines for throat infections completely.  I just do not need them anymore. Gargling with warm salt water, and acting promptly upon any respiratory infection are sufficient for me to manage the throat infections now. However, one should not shut out the option of medicines completely. If one gets infected, and if the infection seems growing, one cannot wish away antibiotics. Then only a doctor and those medicines can help. But one can do a lot to prevent infection in the first place. And that is where healthy life actually starts!

Educating oneself about health and health problems goes a long way in preventing, and in managing health problems in a better way.

Health Savings Account Write-offs – be Sure to Take Them All

Having a Health Savings Account makes all of your HSA qualified medical expenses tax-deductible, so read this article carefully to make sure you aren’t over paying on your taxes. Remember, there is no virtue in paying more taxes than you really owe.

Qualified Medical Expenses

The main purpose of your HSA is to enable you to pay for qualified medical expenses with tax-free dollars. Qualified medical expenses are defined under Section 213 of the IRS Code (See IRS Publication 502: Medical and Dental Expenses). Most people remember to pay for doctor visits and prescription drugs from their HSA (or save the receipts and reimburse themselves later), but there are many medical expenses that people simply pay for, without realizing that because they own an HSA the expense is tax deductible. These are the most common:

Over-the-counter medications. Remember, your medicine does not necessarily have to be prescribed to be considered a qualified medical expense. Any time you buy a bottle of aspirin, cough syrup, bandages, or zit medicine for your teenager – save the receipt, so you can reimburse yourself from your HSA.

Dental expenses. Dental fees are typically the most expensive item that people forget to pay for from their HSA. From cleanings, to crowns, to dentures, all of your medically necessary dental work is eligible to be paid from your HSA.

Eye glasses and contacts. Annual eye exams along with prescription glasses, contact lenses, and other prescription eye glass expenses can be paid from your HSA tax-free. Also, prescription sunglasses are considered to be an HSA qualified medical expense.

Physical therapy. Most individual and family health insurance plans have very limited coverage for physical therapy. So you can pay for those expenses out of out of your available HSA funds.

Medical massage therapy. Yes, you can use funds from your Health Savings Account to pay for a massage, as long as your health care practitioner recommends it as treatment for a particular health condition.

Chiropractor visits. Remember that your HSA can be used for medically necessary expenses. If you go to your chiropractor due to a particular injury or functional problem, it is a qualified expense. The chiropractor’s charges would NOT be eligible as an HSA expense if you are getting adjustments for general health maintenance.

Mental Therapy

In some circles, seeing a therapist is reason for embarrassment, whereas in other parts of the country people brag about seeing their therapists. The reality is that mental therapy should be neither a symbol of shame nor a status symbol – it is simply another mode of treatment that can help people live healthier and happier lives.

Psychiatry, psychology, psychoanalysis, and psychotherapy – all of these modes of treatment can be paid for from your HSA. Keep in mind that qualified expenses are those that pay for treatment or prevention of a medical condition. If you are seeing a therapist strictly in order to save your marriage or improve your business skills, these would not be qualifying expenses.

Alternative Medicine

More and more people are disillusioned with the way conventional medicine is practiced. The focus often seems to be on treating symptoms rather than reaching the root cause. Many physicians are very quick to prescribe the latest drug, when less expensive, safer, and often more effective natural remedies may work better.

However, the people who do rely on alternative medical treatments rarely receive reimbursement from their health insurance for these expenses. This is one of the reasons that HSA plans have become so popular among people who do favor natural and/or alternative medical treatments. Here is just a very small sampling of the types of treatment that would be considered a Health Savings Account qualified expense:

Acupuncture. Some think the beneficial results of acupuncture are strictly due to the placebo effect. My veterinarian wife would tell you differently. Though she mostly practices conventional veterinary medicine, she does do a good bit of acupuncture on dogs and cats, and gets some amazing results.

Homeopathy. Though controversial, approximately one out of 50 Americans currently uses homeopathy. Whether using the services of a professional, or simply buying homeopathic remedies from the natural food store, remember that these expenses can be paid for from your HSA.

Traditional Chinese Medicine. Chinese medicine has been practiced for thousands of years, and is becoming ever more popular in the United States. Of course, treatment modalities that originated in other countries, such as Ayurveda (from India), would also be considered a qualified expense.

Faith healing, shamanism, energy medicine, and other (perhaps) far out stuff. Yep, almost any type of treatment could be considered an eligible expense. Keep in mind that the procedure must be related to the treatment or prevention of a specific health condition. Services designed to raise your chi, balance your chakras, or strengthen your aura might be more than the IRS will allow.

Every Dollar Counts

Every medical expense you incurred counts, so don’t forget to save your receipts. If you don’t, it’s like paying an extra 25% each time. Even some retailers like Target are starting to mark on your receipts which items are health related. That should make it even easier to get every tax break you deserve.

Cold Sores and Two Great Ways to Send Them Packing

Cold sores are also called herpes or herpes simplex, canker sores, fever blisters or vesicles. Quite an impressive array of names for something so small.

But don’t they pack a punch, when you have them?

Not only do they look ugly, they are also painful.

But help is at hand. Help that will nor only send them on their way, but help that doesn’t involve drugs or suppressing the symptoms.

There are two highly effective homeopathic medicines that will almost guarantee to resolve every cold sore.

So lets get straight in and look at the differences you need to work out to find the one most suited to yours.

The homeopathic medicine Natrum muriaticum typically has a deep crack in the middle of your lower lip. The sores are more the blistery type or they may resemble pearls. You might well have some sores or ulcers in your mouth which smart and burn on contact with food.

Your lips and mouth may be dry. You might also have them at your hairline, on your chin, nose, the bends of your elbows or knees.

The worse time, although there isn’t a better time, is daytime. And warmth or heat makes them worse. Stress may well be the cause of these type.

The other highly effective medicine for resolving cold sores is Rhus tox. Just like Natrum muriaticum, you might have the sores on your lips, nose, chin or in your mouth. Unlike Natrum muriaticum, you might also have them behind your ears, on the back of your hands, on your fingers or in your eyes, on the cornea.

These look red, swollen, itchy and angry. They tend to burn as well as itch.

These cold sores are normally brought on by a fever such as the flu. And they are worse in cold weather or for cold applications. They may alternate with respiratory or intestinal symptoms.

The suggested potency for these medicines to work for your cold sores is 6c. Dose two or three times a day to start with. You’ll notice that you need to dose less frequently as they improve.

Question by Dan: What household supplies, besides batteries, contain lithium in them?

Best answer:

Answer by bonehead2205
Antidepressants

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Question by iwantcelebritysphonenumbers: What’s the best home remedy to reduce redness of spots and get rid of them?
I’m a Teenager and I have a few red spots on my chin and forehead and I want to get rid of them , but since it’s school holidays I’m stuck at home and I need a home remedy to get rid of the spots!

Someone Please Help Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Lumella
Most likely that’s hormonal. I suggest you spend more time on your sleeping hours (sleep in the afternoon too!), keep your stress level low and prevent touching your face and spots more often. For home remedies, I found a good site for that:

http://www.cosmeticsdiary.com/homemade-products.htm

What do you think? Answer below!

Cold Symptoms and How to Deal With Them Effectively

Cold symptoms are typically located in your upper respiratory tract. They generally don’t come with a fever, except a very mild one. Your energy is normally retained, even if you are fed up with your symptoms.

So the typical cold symptoms may include a runny nose, sneezing, a stuffed up feeling (in your head, nose or sinuses), a bit of a headache, restlessness, watering or sore eyes, a blocked nose, a sore throat and a cough.

All these symptoms are located in your head and haven’t travelled down into your lungs. They are also local to that area of your body, rather than being systemic, as a fever would indicate.

A fever is the body’s way of getting rid of a virus, and as long as you are strong enough to withstand one, should never be suppressed with drugs. So you can tell that cold symptoms that occur without a fever, means a mild dose.

Discharges are the body’s way of getting rid of the debris of a fever. They may be inconvenient, but they indicate a healthy dealing with the condition.

A common cold is not, on its own, a good enough reason to take any drastic action, such as suppressive drugs.

But regular colds do indicate that your immune system is low. And that should worry you enough to do something about it.

There are several ways you can build up your immune system, at no extra cost to you.

Eat well. By well, I mean lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. And try to make half raw. Be adventurous. Don’t stick to standard, boring recipes. Try exotic and delicious ones which include masses of raw fruit and vegetables.

Get out into the sun. The sun is vital to your overall health and most people don’t get anywhere near enough exposure to the sun. Just don’t spend hours in the midday sun in summer, unless you’re used to it.

Get plenty of exercise. Do something you love. Preferably in the open and fresh air. If your preferred exercise can only occur at weekends, then do something more mild during the week. But keep it up on a regular basis, even if it’s only for a few minutes.

Having looked at ways to improve your health at no cost, lets look at a couple of inexpensive ways you can send those cold symptoms packing. Incidentally if you do this, you’ll become immune to other viruses and pathogens, not just the common cold.

Get yourself a couple of good, whole food supplements which will top up any deficiencies in your diet. One of the best for all your nutritional needs is blue green algae. And the best vitamin C supplement is acerola cherry or camu camu.

These supplements are plant based and are not processed in any way other than to dry them. This means they remain nutrient dense and in balance – just what your body needs. These supplements are the most easily absorbed and utilised and you can’t overdose on them, as you can with the more common synthetic supplements.

Then buy yourself a homeopathic home prescribing kit which focuses on winter ailments. Homeopathic medicines are wonderful for treating any problem. The key is to learn how to work out which medicine might be the best one for you and your cold symptoms.

For that, a home study course, a book or a regular ezine or magazine may help you to gain a deeper understanding.

Sneezing and Three Important Homeopathic Medicines to Help Resolve Them

Sneezing can be the onset of a cold or flu. It can just be the main symptom of hay fever. Or it can occur on its own, briefly.

It can come as a single sneeze, or be in spams of several sneezes one rapidly after the other. So rapid, in fact, that it’s hard to catch your breath in between.

If sneezing is a symptom on its own, either because nothing else develops, or because you haven’t reached that stage yet, then these homeopathic medicines may be of help to you. However, if other symptoms accompany the sneezes, then the following medicines may not be appropriate for you.

You need to look for the uppermost, or most debilitating symptom.

Spasms are obviously the most important symptoms to deal with, but lets look at some other types first.

If your sneezing comes on quite suddenly, almost out of the blue, then the homeopathic medicine Aconite will probably resolve it easily and quickly.

This is also the best medicine if it occurs after a strong dry wind and/or in the middle of the night.

Dry winds occur when they have passed over large land areas before they get to you. So depending on which part of the world you live in, you need to know if dry winds are easterly or westerly.

In western Australia, the dry winds are easterly, straight off the desert. Spring and summer, when these winds blow, are the times that most allergy sufferers need Aconite.

But Aconite can also be a great medicine for allergies to flower pollen, too.

If you get violent attacks when you walk into a hot or stuffy room, the homeopathic medicine Pulsatilla is probably the best one for you.

If you get spasms, of ten or even more sneezes at a time, then the homeopathic medicine Sabadilla is likely to do you the most good.

Home prescribing homeopathic medicines can be bought from homeopathic pharmacies, health shops, some chemists and online.

If you don’t get relief from your sneezing after taking about six doses of the medicine you chose, it may not be the right one for you. So stop taking it.

Question by flushed: rosacia homeopathic remedies, do they work? and where do i find them?
i have rosacia and i have tried perscription medications with no sucess,has anyone tried any homeopathic remedies that helped them?

Best answer:

Answer by auntesusub
there are better treatments out there now…laser drastically improves this condition. Also taking and aspirin a day will help (if you don’t have any bleeding problems)

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What Are Workout Supplements and How To Choose Them?

Body building supplements are specially formulated to enhance body fitness and aid the process of body building. Workout sessions can be very demanding and gaining that extra energy needed to push to your limits is required to achieve target goals in workout results. The increased level of workout makes your body demand more vitamins and minerals and as a result your body can suffer from deficiency which can in turn hamper muscle growth.

 

Work supplements should be chosen carefully as they shape and tone your body by influencing your workout results. So, if your objective is to just build muscle, you need to look into workout supplements, such as prohormones, testosterone boosters, whey protein and creatine. However, muscle building workouts don’t just look into building muscles, they also stress on losing fat. Supplements that can help you burn fat are appetite supplements, carb blockers, fat-burners and stimulant-free products.

 

BestBodyBuilding Supplements

 

The range of products available in the form of body building supplements is quite extensive. However, the main categories that body builder check out are protein supplements, glutamine supplements and creatine supplements.

 

Protein Supplements

 

Protein supplements are used by body builder because of their ability to enhance muscle. Body builders take protein supplements primarily because they are so effective in improving sports performance. Workouts are bound to induce stress because of the need to achieve desired results. Intake of protein supplements helps to bring down the stress factors. Cortisol is a hormone that gets aggravated by stress, which is a negative factor because it destroys muscles, which workouts are actually aiming to enhance. Protein supplements reduce cortisol, thus aiding muscle building by bringing down muscle destruction. 

 

When choosing protein food sources, the most important aspect to check out is the Biological Value (BV). Proteins that have the highest BV enable the body to absorb more nitrogen and this in turn helps in better building of lean muscles. Whey protein is a much preferred protein source because it has the highest BV (104) and only Egg Protein (BV 100) can come close to it.

 

Though there are many natural foods that are a good source of high protein, body builders prefer protein powders because they are a good source of gaining high quality protein without any fat intake. The powder is mixed with milk and drunk at the end of the workout session. Preparing a complete protein meal is time consuming so it offers a quicker solution.

 

Natural protein food sources such as salmon or beef can be expensive, while protein supplements cost lesser. They do not require any refrigeration and are portable. Most of them are available in the form of isolates, concentrates, blends, meal replacements, and weight gainers. Important protein supplements available in the market are Gaspari MyoFusion, VPX Syngex Protein, MGN Pure Whey Protein Isolate, LG Sciences Lipotropic Protein, and VPX Zero Carb Protein. However, intake of protein supplements must be carefully regulated so that desired results in muscle enhancement are achieved quickly. It is necessary to take up a protein supplement or food source at every meal. The quality of protein supplement should be restricted to 0.8 to 1 gram per pound of bodyweight.

Glutamine Supplements

Glutamine is one of the most essential supplements for body’s fitness because it protects the muscle from harmful effects of the cortisol hormone. It has been proven to help build muscles and also build the strength of the body’s immune system against various illnesses. It is, therefore, important to note that Glutamine is available from various food sources such as protein, milk and also meat, but when performing workouts, such food sources alone cannot compensate for the level of Glutamine ( found in blood and skeletal muscles)  needed in the body after. Hence it is necessary to take up supplements to replenish glutamine levels that have got depleted during the process of workout.  It will prevent muscle deterioration which can occur because when tissues that are in need of glutamine, take glutamine that is stored in muscle cells.

Top five Glutamine supplements available in the market include BSN CellMass, Higher Power L-Glutamine, Xyience NOX-CG3, CytoSport Muscle Milk RTD and Prolab N-Large II. Glutamine supplements ensure faster recovery after workouts and aid in muscle building because of its increased ability to synthesize protein and absorb nitrogen. Athletes and body builders take Glutamine supplements because they help to prevent muscle breakdown and enable production of new muscle tissue by synthesizing protein. They boost the body’s growth hormones and strengthen the immunity system.

Creatine Supplements

Creatine occurs naturally in animal foods such as beef, tuna and salmon, but these alone cannot suffice the demand, when you want to gain lean muscle mass. Creatine supplements help to enhance body performance in such a way that you can go in for a higher intensity workout, lift heavier weights and also train that much more hard to gain results.

Creatine increases amino acid intake in protein and increased intake shows good results in muscle size.  It is well know amongst professional athletes that creatine blends can considerably increase athletic performance and also physical strength. Taking creatine supplements can enable you to gain as much as four pounds in less than a week’s time. Creatine manages muscle acidity so that muscles do not get easily fatigued. It also regulates calcium levels in the muscle tissue so that proper contractions can be performed. Creatine supplements can strengthen muscle cell membranes and have a natural ability to repair them and to enable them to grow more efficiently. However, it is to be noted that intake of creatine supplements must be regulated as they can negatively affect kidney and liver. Popular Creatine Supplements available in the market include MuscleTech’s Cell-Tech Hardcore, JetFUSE NOX from German American Technologies, GlycerGrow from Controlled Labs, Universal Nutrition’s Micronized Creatine and Creakic Hardcore from MuscleTech.

 

Probiotics – Probiotic supplements help in better digestion of proteins, which can be tough to break down and they are used by body builder because they help them to gain more energy from the protein supplements such as bars, powders or shakes that they intake. Probiotic supplements are available in the form of capsules, powders and shakes. Important Probiotic supplements include Ultimate Flora Critical Care 50 Billion, Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics 12 Plus, PB 8 High-Potency Probiotic, and Jarro-Dophilus EPS. It is advisable to take probiotic supplements that are available in capsule form as they have higher bacteria levels that their powder or shakes counterparts.

Pre-Workout Supplements

Most often body builders take pre-workout supplements because they want energy that can keep them going through grilling workout routines. The supplements are especially formulated with ingredients that enhance energy and also build up muscle mass or strong, lean, hard muscles. Intense body workout sessions can make a person hit the plateau as they feel they are not getting the results they wanted through exercise. Taking pre-workout supplements helps to give body the sustenance or endurance that is required to go beyond their limits and help them to achieve their fitness results.

Pre-Workout Supplements Review

Pre-workout supplements that you can consider include the following:

LG Sciences Anadraulic State GT – This supplement is quite effective in aiding muscle growth and its key feature is the ability to generate the androgenic compound that is much required for muscle growth.

Scivation Quake 10.0 – This supplement has scientifically-proven ingredients that support lean muscle mass gains. They offer intense energy and also help to improve mental focus and concentration.

USPlabs Jacked – This supplement gives good energy for intense workouts and there are no problems such as headaches, crashes or blown workouts. Users will find that while they have more energy and stamina to handle drilling workout routine, these supplements also give them the perfect focus and throughout the workout pumps and vascularity is never out of control.

BSN No-Xplode – This supplement is the most popular one in the market because of its ability to enhance both physical and mental energy. The key feature here is that it has a strong creatine matrix that can make more blood flow into your muscle, which means you can get results you want from your workouts.

Muscletech NaNO Vapor – This supplement enable athletes to gain the best out of their workouts by using state-of-the-art complexes that enable the user to gain hard muscle in a short while. 

Are BodyBuilding Supplements Really Beneficial?

Body building supplements are quite effective because they enhance performance and give the energy and stamina that is required to achieve required workout results. They are considered to be better than steroids because they do not alter the body’s natural hormone levels. However, it is important to keep in mind the fact that body building supplements are just that – supplements. They can be taken additionally but cannot become a substitute for real food sources and so before opting for them, it is vital to check if making any changes to normal diet can achieve the results that they provide. There are many natural or herbal supplements, but be aware of the fact that they may be unsafe or you might experience unpleasant side effect by taking them. 

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Six Problems And Homeopathic Remedies To Fix Them

From headache to bloated stomach, blotchy skin to cramps, we all suffer lots of minor physical ailments or problems and for nearly every one there’s a natural remedy that could help. Listed below are six common complaints and their respective homeopathic remedies that you could reach for when problems strike.

1. COLDS & FLU

When you feel you’re ‘coming down with something’ try Aconite. This remedy comes from a poisonous plant and should be used when aches, sore throat or chills are felt. Take every hour after the early on-set of these symptoms, especially if you’ve just come in from a cold wind and are feeling run down. Aconite can also help with shock and restlessness.

2. TROUBLE SLEEPING

Often we go to bed with our mind churning over problems that cause us to be alert and jittery preventing a good night’s rest. Coffea cruda actually comes from coffee beans but acts in the opposite way to caffeine. It can calm the mental hype we feel and allow our mind to slow its thought process giving us the chance to get some sleep. It’s useful for insomnia and you will wake up without feeling fatigued.

3. NOSEBLEEDS

Common in children and sometimes caused by blows to the nose, nose-picking, blowing our nose too hard or pressure changes. Nosebleeds can also ruin your best shirt. One way to deal with them is to use a homeopathic remedy and depending on the cause there are three to try. Arnica belongs to the sunflower family and is used for nosebleeds caused by injury. Phosphorus is found in our bones, teeth and DNA and is helpful for free flowing blood that won’t clot. It should be used for bleeds caused by blowing our nose too hard. Ferrum phosphoricum comes from iron ore and works on general symptoms and if the person feels faint or looks pale.

4. HANGOVERS

Overindulging on alcohol usually leads to a mighty headache and sickness the following day so try Nux vomica. Taken from the poisonous seeds of a tree found in Sri Lanka, India and Northern Australia, the remedy eases nausea and helps with oversensitivity to light and sound. It can also be taken for stomach cramps and constipation.

5. CRAMP

Ever been woken in the night by surging pain from cramp in your leg or pulled up half way through a jog in the park? Cuprum metallicum may be the immediate way to relieve the problem. Found in the copper of rocks, Cuprum metallicum mainly affects the nervous system and is effective at treating muscle spasms.

6. ACNE

The scourge of teenagers and many adults alike, acne can be treated with Calcarea Sulphur. This is used by the liver to help remove toxins from our body and purify the blood. Skin health can be greatly improved by taking this remedy and supporting the liver’s toxin removal process. Antimonium tartaricum can also be taken for those pussy spots that are tender to the touch while Pulsatilla comes from a plant and is helpful for acne caused by eating fatty foods or from menstrual periods.

When taking homeopathic remedies you should follow the guidelines and avoid eating and drinking 20 minutes before and after. Try to take the remedy straight from the container and avoid touching it with your hands as any substances on your skin could affect the remedy. Homeopathic remedies are generally safe and you shouldn’t feel any side effects, if you do, stop taking the remedy and the effects should soon clear up.