Natural Treatments & Home Remedies ( Session-2 )

Honey-lemon Tea

If you’re in a job which requires you to talk almost all day, then you might often experience sore throats.

This could also be a sign of the common colds or a flu coming on – and you can counteract the pain on your throat by gargling with warm salt water.

Then, follow it up with a cup of hot honey-lemon tea and you’ll feel better in no time at all.

Honey, Mustard, Potato

No, this is not a recipe for a salad – they are actually the natural first-aids which you can use to treat a burn.

Don’t subscribe to the myth that rubbing toothpaste on the burnt area will help heal the burn.

Sure, it may feel cool and soothing to your skin but it is not actually doing anything to help heal your burnt skin.

What you can use instead is honey which has antibacterial properties; a slice of raw potato whose juices will soothe the burn; or mustard which can also double up as a burn salve.

Finally, Aloe Vera gel is also a great natural treatment for burns, which you can apply after rinsing the affected area with cold water.

Chamomile Tea

If you have digestive problems, down a cup or two of chamomile tea.

What the herb in the tea does is to relax the spasms in your stomach.


Tart Cherry Juice

One of the most common pains that most people immediately treat with medication is muscle pains.

Let’s say that you just came from a workout and you feel drained, and it seems as if every muscle in your body is aching.

For this, you can depend on the natural treatment of drinking a bottle of tart cherry juice. This helps the sore muscles on your body recover, and it also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Turmeric

If you are experiencing arthritis or joint injuries, the Indian spice turmeric will work wonders for you.

All you need to do is include a couple of tablespoons of turmeric or yellow curries while cooking meat or any curry dish – and you will generally feel better afterward.

With these top 10 natural remedies for the most common aches, pains and health complaints, you will feel better afterwards – and you would not have to go through any side effects at all.

Joint Pain I

Pain and joints. What's the connection?

Joints involve several different parts and a basic understanding of how a joint is put together can give you an idea of which part can hurt and why.

A joint is where two or more bones meet. Joints in the body have different ranges of movement. Some are only slightly moveable, like the joints in your back where the vertebrae are separated by intervertebral discs which have an outer rim of cartilage and a central core of shock absorbing, material. While each of the joints in the spine has very limited movement, the movement of the spinal column as a whole are quite extensive, especially at the top (cervical) and bottom (lumbar) spine.

The most common type of joints in the body are the highly moveable ones, like the hip, elbow and knee joint. These are called synovial joints. These joints are made up of bone covered with 'articular cartilage', a 'joint space' and a 'joint capsule' that encloses the joint.

The articular cartilage is a smooth, strong material that covers the ends of each bone. It is an important part of the joint and has two essential functions. Firstly, it allows smooth and effortless movement, and secondly it acts as a shock absorber. Any damage to the cartilage, due to age, injuries or diseases such as arthritis, can cause pain and reduce the mobility of the joint.

The joint space is filled with synovial fluid which protects and lubricates the joint. The joint is also strengthened by ligaments - strong bands of fibres, which connect from one bone to another around the joint.

What causes joint pain?

Pain in the area of a joint can occur if any of the soft tissue structures that surround the joint, such as the tendons, ligaments or muscles are injured. Pain can also be caused by damage within the joint itself. For example, arthritis-related problems can cause joint pain. Whilst arthritis is often referred to as a single disease, it is in fact an umbrella term for a number of medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, specifically the joints. Less serious arthritis can cause joint pain due to stiffness and inflammation, which may slow you down and interfere with basic daily tasks. People with more serious arthritic conditions should always consult their doctor for advice.

What causes Lower Back Pain ?

Back pain is a symptom. It is therefore important to identify the source of evil to find the best treatment. The causes of back pain are varied. Often it is difficult to pinpoint the origin of evil.

Here are the sources of pain the most frequent.

• An injury to a muscle, tendon or ligament. An effort or unusual twist or accumulation of microdamage caused by repetitive motion may be the cause. People in poor physical condition are most at risk.
• The disc degeneration. Between each vertebrae there are kinds of small cushions called intervertebral discs. They help absorb shock and provide flexibility to the spine. With aging, discs lose their elasticity. It shows a disc degeneration in almost all persons over 60 years. Some athletes also experience this problem around the quarantine, especially those who practice an activity that creates pressure on the spine.
• A herniated disc. A portion of the gel content in the intervertebral disc protrudes outward and compresses the nerve roots. Poor posture, excess weight, pregnancy and disc degeneration are major causes of disc herniation.
• A gynecological problem. Many women have back pain on a regular or constant, because of painful periods, of endometriosis, etc..
• Slippage of one vertebra onto another vertebra (spondylolisthesis). This situation can occur due to a congenital weakness in the vertebral structures or following trauma.
• Arthritis, osteoarthritis or osteoporosis. These health problems are common among the elderly. If the osteoporosis of the spine is important, it can cause a vertebral fracture.

Whatever the origin of back pain, there is often a contraction of muscles around the painful area. It is a protective reflex. This contraction may itself cause the pain. A vicious cycle can then begin and contribute to chronic pain.

Lower Back Pain - Another Body Pain

Lower Back Pain, which means pain in the lower back is very common. Indeed, over 90% of people suffer at one time or another of a sore back, and this most often spent their twenties, with the adoption of sedentary lifestyles.

In the vast majority of people, pain is the lumbar. This region of the back, constantly sought, supports a significant proportion of body weight.

Back pain a type of body pain, is a complex problem that often conventional medicine alone can not alleviate. In many cases, especially if the pain is chronic, a holistic approach that takes into account both the psychological and emotional and physical need. We can thus achieve reduced pain, or at least learn how to live with it.

The lumbar spine

The lumbar spine consists of five vertebrae, small cylindrical bones and empty bunk in their center (see diagram above). The spinal cord passes into the cavity. The marrow consists of a bundle of nerve fibers motor, sensory and associative. The space between the vertebrae is cushioned by a disk of soft tissue that contains a gel which serves to allow the mobility of the vertebrae, while preventing them from rubbing against each other. The whole is surrounded by muscles, tendons and ligaments whose role is to ensure stability and mobility of the delicate joints of the spine.