Healthy Home Remedies

Is this cause for concern? A dry, scratchy throat is a common symptom — especially during the cold winter months when the air is dry and  upper respiratory infections  are spreading. Usually, a dry throat is a sign of something minor, like dryness in the air or a head cold. Looking at your other symptoms can help you figure out the cause of your dry throat, and know whether to call your doctor. Keep reading to learn more. 1.      Dehydration The dryness in your throat may simply be a sign that you haven’t had enough to drink. When you’re  dehydrated , your body doesn’t produce as much of the saliva that normally moistens your mouth and throat. Dehydration can also cause: ·          dry mouth ·          increased thirst ·          darker urine, and less urine than usual ·       ...

Dry Throat Remedies A dry throat is a common condition that often occurs during the cooler months of the year. It can occur at any time, however, depending on the cause. Allergies, colds, the flu, sinus congestion, smoking, environmental irritants and other conditions that lead to mouth breathing are common causes. A dry throat typically triggers itchiness or irritation in the area beyond the back of the tongue called the pharynx. Difficult or painful swallowing and altered taste often occur. Lifestyle changes and home remedies can often reduce dry throat discomfort. Saltwater Gargle Salt inhibits the growth of some disease-causing germs and can be safely used to rinse the mouth and throat to relieve dryness and irritation. Gargling with a warm saltwater rinse once or twice a day may soothe your dry throat. Gargle for 30 to 60 seconds, then spit the liquid into the sink. Honey and Tea Honey has natural antiseptic and soothing effects. Its thick texture coats...

What is a Tooth Abscess? An abscess is a pus filled swelling that is highly alkaline in nature. It is composed of white blood cells that have sacrificed themselves to capture dead material in order to expel it outside of the bloodstream. The swelling in your gum is a result of your body’s protective mechanism functioning well. I have talked with people who have had pus draining abscess for years. Although I don’t recommend leaving an untreated abscess, if the pus is draining okay and it isn’t getting bigger, it means your body is protecting itself. The bone around the infection may be slowly deteriorating. The pus protective mechanism is capturing debris that is entering into your body from the mouth via the tooth or gum and then it traps it. The inflammation protects your body from the debris entering your blood stream. The pus swelling then spits the debris back out into your mouth through the pus filled blister. A dental abscess is the same as tooth or gum infection. There ar...

Sinus Headaches What are sinus headaches? Sinus headaches occur when the sinus passages behind your eyes, nose, cheeks, and forehead are congested. A sinus headache can be felt on either or both sides of your head. Pain or pressure is felt not just in your head, but anywhere in the sinus area. Sometimes sinus headaches are a symptom of the ongoing sinus condition  sinusitis . Sinus headaches can happen seasonally if you have allergies, or only occasionally when your sinuses become triggered for some other reason. There are herbal remedies, over-the-counter treatments, and prescription medication you can take to treat sinus headaches. Symptoms of a sinus headache Symptoms of inflamed sinuses accompany sinus headaches. These symptoms include: ·          pain getting worse when you lean forward ·          green or yellow nasal discharge ·       ...

8 tips to get rid of gas and accompanying symptoms If changing your diet doesn’t completely do the trick, you have several options to try. Peppermint Studies  have shown that  peppermint tea  or  supplements  may reduce symptoms of  irritable bowel syndrome , including gas. Talk to your doctor before you start using supplements. Peppermint can interfere with iron absorption and certain medications. It may also cause  heartburn  in some people. Supplements will have directions about how much you should take on the bottle. For peppermint tea, drink one cup before each meal for best results. Chamomile tea Chamomile tea  can also  help  reduce  indigestion , trapped gas, and bloating. Drinking chamomile tea before meals and at bedtime may reduce symptoms for some people. Simethicone Simethicone  is an over-the-counter  medication that is available  under several different bran...