Natural Ways To Deal With Bad Breath

Bad breath, or “ halitosis” can be a real embarrassment and cause us to shy away from others due to it. However, bad breath is a condition you can usually correct easily, by using sprays or mouth rinses but it would be wise to get to the cause of it.

The most obvious cause can be gum disease, poor dental hygiene, dry mouth, smoking, and chronic throat and nasal infection. Mouth or throat inflammation, as well as gasses that can travel up from the stomach when the digestive system is not functioning properly.

Drinking herbal tea such as: Myrrh, both an astringent and antibacterial is known for its ability to correct mouth and gum inflammation, and strengthen the gums.

Using Myrrh in a tincture form allows you to rinse or gargle with it and peppermint tea will help with digestion. Drinking sage tea helps with inflammation of the gums, mouth, and throat.

Remedies For A Sore Throat

Remedies For Dealing With A Sore Throat

We all from time to time have gotten a sore throat that tickle in your throat is a gentle warning that the body is giving you that it is fighting an infection.

What causes your throat to become sore is an inflammation which is part of the body’s natural healing to recognize bacteria, viruses, and any other invaders.

There are natural remedies that can help you treat a sore throat just try gargling with herbal teas and add warm wraps, will help.

Eucalyptus teas are high in anti-inflammatory tannins that will help reduce the swelling and mucus that builds up.

Try gargling with honey and vinegar or try sage, or myrrh herbal teas. They help reduce the swollen membranes and are an antibiotic as well.

If a fever develops it is best to see a doctor.

Do we really need fat in our body?

A lot of attention has been focused on our need to reduce levels of dietary fat because the human body actually does need fat. Of course the type of “fat” which is found in vegetable, olive and peanut oils and polyunsaturated fat that is found in corn, soybean, and fish oils. These fats actually do more than help reduce cholesterol levels and help provide energy for our body.

These oils are essential for brain development. When the body can’t break down and absorb these fats, then the body becomes “ fat intolerant” and the overall of   our health will suffer.

Fat intolerance happens when the digestive system isn’t working properly. Since digestion is a must for the liver, making bile, the pancreas producing digestive enzymes and the gallbladder releasing bile into the intestines.

Fat intolerance can develop if these organs are inflamed or not functioning properly. Symptoms can range from water retention and gas, to vomiting and anemia. Diet and natural healing therapies can relieve symptoms and help stimulate the metabolism of fat.

Herbal teas have the ability to come to the aid, whether it is nausea, fever, food poisoning or stress on the digestive system. To calm the gastrointestinal tract use peppermint, lemon-balm leaves or chamomile.

Herbal teas for infection or inflammation of the liver, pancreas, or gallbladder caused by an infection  to treat these infections mix equal parts of yarrow, peppermint and catnip. Drink several times a day.

Caraway tea- is known for its natural remedy for poor digestion. It helps to improve the functioning of the digestive organs and helps relieve gas.

Centaury Tea- has a bitter taste, but it is commonly prescribed to help improve digestion. Drinking one cup before meals are best.

Fat intolerance is sometimes caused by a digestive-enzyme deficiency which can be checked and confirmed by your Doctor. As always, before trying any natural herbal remedy always check with your doctor, especially if you are on medication.

Suffering From Dizziness?

 Suffering From Dizziness?

Have you ever wondered why you get dizzy? Dizziness is not a disease, it is connected to a balance disorder of the inner ear and it can be from an infection.

Some dizzy spells can have symptoms such as nausea, sweating, and even vision can be affected. Dizziness can also be a symptom of emotional stress or fear.

Sometimes you can not self treat yourself and need to consult a doctor and have the

 symptoms checked out, especially if your dizziness comes on suddenly without

 any warning and your speech is affected. Seek medical attention immediately.

Athelet's Foot

Athlete's foot is a fungus infection- dampness promotes the fungal growth, so it is important to keep your feet dry. Some people are more prone to this infection than others, and diet can also play a role in athlete's foot.

I just posted a post on this fungus, and to read more go to:

http://www.bubblews.com/news/6084989-athlete039s-foot-how-do-we-get-it

The Shingles Virus

This painful virus that causes blisters is the same one that gives you chickenpox. This virus can lay dormant in the spinal cord and is activated many years later when a persons immune system becomes weaken.

I have written more on it at:

http://www.bubblews.com/news/4589207-treating-the-shingles-virus

There are a few natural remedies that can help with this virus.

Until next time

What Is Tonsillitis?

 What Is Tonsillitis?                 

Tonsillitis is a inflammation of the tonsils caused by bacteria or a virus. When this happens the tonsils

 at the back of the tongue as well as the tissues at the top of the ”adenoids” become enlarged and when

 enlarged it is usually a infection.

The symptoms are chills, and a high fever the swollen tonsils ache the throat can be sore and it may be

 difficult and or painful swallowing.

There are herbal lozenges with essential oils- especially peppermint, menthol, eucalyptus, and lemon

 that can help soothe and numb the pain when swallowing.

These essential oils are also anti-inflammatory and are antibacterial.

Conjunctivitis- Pink Eye

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Everyone is aware of conjunctivitis (pink eye) - this is a inflammation of the outer covering of the white part
 of the eye. The eye looks “pink” when you have conjunctivitis because the blood vessels are dilated.

Pink eye usually has a discharge and is rather uncomfortable however, vision is not affected. This condition is
 either bacterial or viral and sometimes can even be an allergy. Viral conjunctivitis is more common and can last
 several weeks and can accompany a cold or respiratory infection.

If pink eye is viral, antibiotics will not help and treatment usually is cold compresses or decongestants can be used,
 and just let it run its course.

If pink eye is bacterial, it can be treated with a variety of antibiotics, such as eye drops or ointments’ which will
 cure the infection within a day or two.  Conjunctivitis is very contagious so there should be no sharing of towels,
 or pillowcases and your hands should be washed often.

Eyebright- is an anti-inflammatory herb that works quite well with eye irritations- just take 3 tsp of dried leaves, a dash of salt in one cup of boiling water...strain...apply with compress or use as a soothing eye rinse.

Remedy for Middle Ear Infection Pain

Upper respiratory infections caused by bacteria or a virus can usually spread to

 the middle-ear. Now,sometimes allergies can be the culprit and not the

 respiratory infection. Either way it’s painful and symptoms can be stabbing pain, 

 fever, and/or difficulty hearing.

This may sound odd- but using an onion compress for pain is very effective

 because the fumes have certain properties that are anti-inflammatory,

 antibacterial and are able to relieve pain fast.

Grate 1-2 onions and spread the puree on a cloth-fold and place the compress

 on the affected ear then cover it with a heating pad.