The health benefits of basil leaves have been leveraged for centuries. Basil a much-revered plant in India and is a favored home remedy—and a tasty one—for a number of ailments. At the first sign of a cold, my grandmother used to make a concoction of tulsi/basil leaves steeped in water to offer tremendous relief and keep a sore throat from becoming a full-blown infection. But the versatile basil has far…
Sinusitis can keep you from functioning normally. All you can think of is that congestion and the headache you carry around from the moment you wake up. As if that’s not bad enough, you feel like your cheeks and the eyes are swollen. Sinusitis is a result of inflammation of the nasal sinuses. What causes sinusitis? Sinusitis is triggered by the following: Allergies to pollen, dust, pets Indoor pollutants like…
‘Flu or influenza is no fun and sadly, no one is immune to it. It usually arrives with a fever, cough, sore throat, a congested nose, body ache, the chills and an absolute lack of appetite and lethargy. But no need to feel miserable, because there are many ways to help yourself feel better. The good news is, there are foods to help you fight flu! Then there are home…
I don’t know about you, but all the fantastic advice I usually give others flies right out of my brain when it comes to myself. Especially with common health problems like cough, vomiting and diarrhea. I think it is the shock that blocks the thought process, preventing it from allowing us to follow our good sense. Also, when one’s too busy suffering, thinking is not a priority. So, what to…
If you have or know a child with a cough, you know the frustration that comes with it. Your doctor has prescribed medication, and you know you’re doing your best, but that does not mean you have no questions, especially if your child is a toddler! Here are the answers to 20 frequently asked questions about cough. 1. My child is coughing a lot. Is that normal? It is common…