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Spider Bites
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2010-07-22T17:19:02.701Z
Penny Dietz
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<p>Home remedies for spider bites can help extract venom, reduce swelling, and ease pain and itching.</p>
<p>Make a paste with charcoal and water. You can find charcoal capsules at health food stores. Empty the contents and add a little water. Apply the
paste to the spider bite. This will extract venom.</p>
<p>If you don't have charcoal, make a paste with baking soda and water. This will extract venom and help reduce swelling.</p>
<p>Potatoes are also said to draw out venom. Slice a potato and…</p>
<p>Home remedies for spider bites can help extract venom, reduce swelling, and ease pain and itching.</p>
<p>Make a paste with charcoal and water. You can find charcoal capsules at
health food stores. Empty the contents and add a little water. Apply the<br />
paste to the spider bite. This will extract venom.</p>
<p>If you don't have charcoal, make a paste with baking soda and water. This will extract venom and help reduce swelling.</p>
<p>Potatoes are also said to draw out venom. Slice a potato and place it over the spider bite.</p>
<p>Apply cold compresses to reduce swelling and soothe pain.</p>
<p>Rub a pinch of crushed basil over the spider bite until the consistency of
the basil turns into a fine sand. This will decrease swelling and ease<br />
the itch.</p>
<p>To help relieve pain, make a paste with turmeric and olive oil and apply.</p>
<p>Cut off a piece of garlic or onion, place it over the spider bite, and secure it with tape. Both are great <a id="KonaLink2" target="undefined" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; xg-p: static;" href="http://www.brighthub.com/health/alternative-medicine/articles/40183.aspx#" name="KonaLink2"><font style="color: rgb(51, 153, 204) ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px; xg-p: static;" color="#3399CC"><span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 204) ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px; xg-p: relative;">home</span> <span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 204) ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px; xg-p: relative;">remedies</span></font></a> for spider bites because they help relieve symptoms and speed up recovery time.</p>
<div style="overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; border: medium none;"><br/>Read more: <a style="color: rgb(0, 51, 153);" href="http://www.brighthub.com/health/alternative-medicine/articles/40183.aspx#ixzz0uQqXhw8y">http://www.brighthub.com/health/alternative-medicine/articles/40183.aspx#ixzz0uQqXhw8y</a><br/><br/><br/>Baking soda and water compress.<br/>ice<br/>lavender essential oil<br/><br/>Mix a dilution of 5 percent <a id="KonaLink3" target="undefined" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important;" href="http://www.farmersalmanac.com/health/2008/04/28/bug-bite-reach-for-the-toothpaste/#" name="KonaLink3"><font style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0) ! important; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans Serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12.1px;" color="#006600"><span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0) ! important; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans Serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12.1px;">tea</span> <span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0) ! important; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans Serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12.1px;">tree</span> <span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0) ! important; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans Serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12.1px;">oil</span></font></a> with aloe vera gel. This mixture will soothe bug bites and rashes, and will also help prevent infection.<br/><br/><p>• Dampen a Tums or Rolaids tablet and rub it on an insect bite or sting.</p>
<p>• Rub a paste made from commercial meat tenderizer and a little bit of water on a bite. This neutralizes the poison in just a few minutes.</p>
<p>• Apply fresh crushed parsley directly to an insect bit to neutralize the poison and stop the pain.</p>
<p>• Apply a paste of table salt mixed with water to the bite.</p>
<p>• A fresh cut onion quickly applied to a sting will prevent swelling and redness, and will stop the pain.</p>
<p>• Regular flavored toothpaste, when applied to an insect bite (especially fire ant bites) will immediately relieve itching.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p>Rub the bite with soap.<br/> Apply an ice pack to the bite.<br/> Mix baking soda with enough water to make a paste and apply to the<br/> bite.<br/>
Apply lavender and tea tree oils with a swab.<br/>
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<p><br/></p>
<p>Garlic, aloe vera, neem fruit juice, lime or lemon juice, medicated gold bond, bananas, Epsom salt paste, apple cider vinegar, <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br/></span></p>
<p>Nail Polish<br/></p>
<p>Strong tea mixed with rubbing alcohol</p>
<p>Mouthwash<br/></p>
<p>Vinegar (apply directly to bite or take a hot bath with 2 cups of vinegar in the water)<br/></p>
<p>Honey<br/></p>
<p>Underarm deodorant (solid or roll-on) – apply directly to bite area<br/></p>
<p>Rubbing Alcohol<br/></p>
<p>Ammonia<br/></p>
<p>Bleach</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p>Tea: Use a hot tea bag or a cotton ball soaked in hot tea to dab on bite area</p>
Tea Tree Oil<br/>Lavender Oil<br/>Witch Hazel (astringent)<br/>Cedar Oil<br/><br/>cucumber<br/>comfrey <br/>Arnica gel<br/>dishwashing soap<br/><br/><a href="http://tipnut.com/over-40-mosquito-bite-itch-relief-tips/">http://tipnut.com/over-40-mosquito-bite-itch-relief-tips/</a><br/><br/><br/></div>
Poison Ivy
tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-07-22:2327957:Topic:18931
2010-07-22T16:59:27.210Z
Penny Dietz
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We tried everything homeopathic and topical. Rhus Tox is indicated, I believe. We sprayed it on, pellets, too. Lidocaine spray helped but is very cold. My sister suggested Clearasil Plus, it dried the rash more rapidly. Gross, but anything was better than steroids. Calamine/Caladryl helps some. But with a large body area, that is benedryl absorbing into the body. Epsom salt soaks will also dry it. Or as a compress. Calendula topically as a wash is generally very helpful.<br />
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We tried everything homeopathic and topical. Rhus Tox is indicated, I believe. We sprayed it on, pellets, too. Lidocaine spray helped but is very cold. My sister suggested Clearasil Plus, it dried the rash more rapidly. Gross, but anything was better than steroids. Calamine/Caladryl helps some. But with a large body area, that is benedryl absorbing into the body. Epsom salt soaks will also dry it. Or as a compress. Calendula topically as a wash is generally very helpful.<br />
<br />
<br/><br/>Here are some other topical alternatives to consider:
<a href="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?p=15146437&highlight=flander">http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?p=15146437&highlight=flander</a>\<br />
s#post15146437<br />
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<br/><br/>Here are more suggestions:
<a href="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=1086614&highlight=ivy">http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=1086614&highlight=ivy</a><br />
<br/><br/>Elsewhere, a mom just recommended Domboro's solution for poison ivy relief. It
is a healing product, not natural though. Available at CVS, I believe.<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B0000Y3C9C/ampedesistud-20/">http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B0000Y3C9C/ampedesistud-20/</a><br />
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<br/><br/>Technu helps as soon as you are exposed. I believe you can wash clothes with it
to eliminate the oils. What about shoes as the exposure? Car seat? Socks?<br />
Backpack? Tub? Bed linen?<br />
<a href="http://www.technuextreme.com/">http://www.technuextreme.com/</a><br/><br/>Witches Hazel<br/>Plantain<br/>Tea Tree oil<br/>Jewelweed/Aloe/Comphry Tea<br/><br/>Goldenseal Root powder and Aloe Vera Gel<br/>Vit E<br/>Impatiens / Touch-Me-Nots<br/>Wild Peach Tea<br/>Sweet Fern<br/>Rubarb<br/>Aloe Vera<br/>Honey Suckle<br/>Polk Salad Root<br/>Flaxseed Oil<br/>MilkWeed<br/><a href="http://poisonivy.aesir.com/view/natural.html">http://poisonivy.aesir.com/view/natural.html</a><br/><br/><div align="left"><ul>
<li><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Oatmeal</b> - Simply boil up the oatmeal in water as you normally would.
Let it cool for a few minutes, then apply warm to the effected<br />
area, Ideally, the mixture should be applied until a thick layer<br />
forms. It will harden as it dries. Most sufferers swear by this<br />
treatment, which is sometimes combined with a tablespoon or<br />
two of baking soda for extra relief from itch and oozing.</font></p>
<br />
</li>
<li><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Baking soda</b> - This treatment has also become a classic homemade
cure, made by mixing 3 teaspoons of baking soda with 1 teaspoon<br />
of water until a thick paste forms. Apply to the rash and let<br />
dry. Another tried-and-true method for many poison ivy sufferers<br />
is full immersion in a soothing <a href="http://www.armhammer.com/mybody/body_tips.asp" target="_blank">baking<br />
soda bath</a>.</font></p>
</li>
<li><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Vinegar</b> - Just sprinkle liberally on rash or blisters for instant relief
from itch. <br/>
</font></p>
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Typical rash & blistering<br/>
caused by poison ivy.</b></font></p>
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<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Although the smell may not be to everybody's liking, vinegar seems to
help draw out the "poison" from poison ivy while it<br />
also helps healing.</font> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">White<br />
distilled vinegar, or apple cider vinegar, seem to work best.<br />
<br/>
</font></p>
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</li>
<li><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Banana peel</b> - Touted by many as a homemade "miracle cure",
the inside of a banana peel rubbed on poison ivy rashes seems<br />
to bring instant, cooling relief. <br/>
<br/>
By some accounts, banana skins may even do the trick when all<br />
other poison ivy treatment fails.<br/>
</font></p>
</li>
<li><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Aloe Vera gel</b> - A logical alternative, <a href="http://www.uspharmacist.com/oldformat.asp?url=newlook/files/Alte/apr00aloe.cfm&pub_id=8&article_id=503" target="_blank">aloe
vera</a> is known to heal minor skin cuts and bring relief from<br />
sunburn, so apply liberally to effected areas to help sooth the<br />
itch and aid in healing. <br/>
<br/>
</font><br />
<br />
</li>
<li><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Dishwashing liquid</b> - Perhaps the most practical treatment of all, dishwashing
liquid's anti-grease agents make it a common-sense remedy for<br />
poison ivy when applied liberally from the bottle at full strength.<br />
Simply wash off with cool water.</font></li>
<li><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="http://www.chiff.com/a/poison-ivy.htm">http://www.chiff.com/a/poison-ivy.htm</a></font></li>
</ul>
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<br/><br/><p><b>Anacardium orientale:</b> This remedy is often helpful for rashes that come from poison oak, or other kinds of contact dermatitis. An intensely itching rash with swelling and
fluid-filled blisters may appear. Itching is worse from applying heat or contact with hot<br />
water.</p>
<p><b>Apis:</b> When a rash is the result of an allergic reaction and takes the form of hives, or if a rash is very pink and swollen with burning or stinging pain, this remedy may be
useful. Discomfort and swelling are relieved by cold applications.</p>
<p><b>Belladonna:</b> This remedy is useful for conditions with sudden onset that are hot, bright red, and throbbing. Rash may be accompanied by fever.</p>
<p><b>Bryonia:</b> A bumpy, hot, and dry rash may respond to this remedy. Discomfort may be worse from heat and touch, although applying pressure or lying on the affected side often
soothes the itching. If illness accompanies the rash, the person wants to lie completely still<br />
and be left alone.</p>
<p><b>Graphites:</b> Rashes with eruptions that ooze a sticky golden fluid, then crust over, may be relieved with this remedy. Itching is worse from warmth and worse at night.</p>
<p><b>Ledum palustre:</b> This remedy is indicated for a puffy and swollen rash. Both the swelling and the itching are relieved by cold applications.</p>
<p><b>Natrum muriaticum:</b> This remedy is often helpful to people with chronic rashes at the margin of the scalp or in the bends of the knees and elbows. The skin is oily in most areas,
but the rash looks dry and scaly. Itching is often worse from physical exertion and the person<br />
may feel worse from being in the sun. <em>Natrum muriaticum</em> can also help if hives break<br />
out during emotional stress, especially grief or romantic disappointment. A person who needs<br />
this remedy often has a tendency toward herpes.</p>
<p><b>Rhus toxicodendron:</b> A blistery rash that burns and itches intensely, and is much improved by applying heat or bathing in hot water, may be relieved by this remedy. The person
usually is very restless, wanting to pace or constantly move around.</p>
<p><b>Sepia:</b> Dry skin with a scaly reddish or brownish rash suggests a need for this remedy. The person may be chilly and better from keeping warm—but getting too warm under
covers or clothing, and especially sweating, makes the itching worse.</p>
<p><b>Sulphur:</b> Red, irritated, itchy, burning rashes that are aggravated by heat and washing may respond to this remedy. The touch of clothing, especially wool, can cause a rash
or make it worse. Scratching seems irresistible, but disrupts and irritates the skin.<br />
Eruptions may be dry and scaly, or moist and infection-prone.</p>
<p><b>Urtica urens:</b> Eruptions that resemble nettle-rash, with blotches that sting and burn intensely, may be soothed by this remedy. Scratching makes the symptoms worse. Applying cold
or water may aggravate the condition. Rashes that come out from eating shellfish, from being<br />
overheated, or along with rheumatism often bring this remedy to mind.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p><a href="http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2253004.html">http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2253004.html</a><br/></p>
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Nose Bleeds
tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-07-22:2327957:Topic:18929
2010-07-22T16:55:26.368Z
Penny Dietz
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<h3>How to Cure Nosebleeds with Natural Treatments</h3>
<ol>
<li>Soak a small cotton ball in the apple cider vinegar and pack it lightly into the nostril.</li>
<li>Squeeze nettle leaves, soak a cotton ball and pack lightly into the nostril for 3-5 minutes.</li>
<li>Soak a small cotton ball in lemon juice and pack lightly into the nostril for 2-4 minutes.</li>
<li>Mix grind cumin and equal amount of apple cider vinegar, soak a cotton ball and pack into the nostril for 1 minute.</li>
<li>Boil 10…</li>
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<h3>How to Cure Nosebleeds with Natural Treatments</h3>
<ol>
<li>Soak a small cotton ball in the apple cider vinegar and pack it lightly into the nostril.</li>
<li>Squeeze nettle leaves, soak a cotton ball and pack lightly into the nostril for 3-5 minutes.</li>
<li>Soak a small cotton ball in lemon juice and pack lightly into the nostril for 2-4 minutes.</li>
<li>Mix grind cumin and equal amount of apple cider vinegar, soak a cotton ball and pack into the nostril for 1 minute.</li>
<li>Boil 10 acorns for 10 minutes, cool and save in the refrigerator. When needed, soak a cotton ball in the liquid and pack into the nostril
for 4-5 minutes.</li>
<li>Put 1/8-1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a glass of hot preferred water and drink.</li>
<li>Take some regular water and mix it with some salt. take a cotton ball and dip it in the mixture and then put some drops in your nose</li>
</ol>
<p><b>Home remedy for nosebleeds:</b> soak a cotton ball in onion juice and pack it lightly into the nostril for 3-4 minutes.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.grannymed.com/meds/nosebleeds.aspx">http://www.grannymed.com/meds/nosebleeds.aspx</a></p>
<p><br/></p>
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for Nose Bleeding<br/>
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To stop a nosebleed pinch the nose firmly (but not hard) at the bridge<br />
of your nose just below the bone. Do NOT lie down or tilt the head back,<br />
as this makes the blood go down your throat and will make you sick to<br />
your stomach. Hold this pinch for 2 -3 minutes until bleeding stops. Do<br />
NOT blow your nose. This will blow the clot out and make it start<br />
bleeding again.<br/>
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<br />
Apple cider vinegar is useful in getting a nosebleed to stop. Apple<br />
cider vinegar safeguards the body from loss of blood. Soak a small<br />
cotton ball in the vinegar and pack it lightly into the nostril. The<br />
vinegar will help the blood to congeal.<br/>
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Put a drop of lemon juice in your nostrils. Place a wet towel on the head. It will stop nose bleeding.<br/>
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Every time you breathe in air, it the job of the nose to ensure that the<br />
air that reaches lungs is well humidified. As such, when your<br />
surroundings are dry, your nose has to work extra hard. So it’s advised<br />
that you humidify the air with a good air humidifier. <br/>
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<a id="KonaLink3" target="undefined" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; xg-p: static;" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/wellness-articles/nose-bleeding-home-remedies-for-nose-bleeding-363737.html#" name="KonaLink3"><font style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; xg-p: static;" color="#009900"><span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; xg-p: relative;">Goldenseal</span></font></a><br />
Another herbal remedy is to make a tea from goldenseal using one<br />
teaspoon to a pint of boiling water. Steep a few minutes, let settle,<br />
and, when cold, snuff some into your nostrils. Do this several times<br />
during the day to prevent recurrence.<br/>
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Take equal parts of Red sandalwood (Rakta Chandan), liquorice<br />
(Yashtimadhu) and Naagakesara and make a fine powder out of them. Add<br />
2-3 pinches of this powder in a glass of milk and take it.<br/>
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Before you begin to stop the nose bleed, blow your nose once forcefully.<br />
This will blow out any clot that is keeping the blood vessel in the<br />
nose lining open. Once the clot is out, the flexible fibers around that<br />
minute opening in the nose will itself contract.<p></p>
<div style="overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; border: medium none;"><br/><a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/wellness-articles/nose-bleeding-home-remedies-for-nose-bleeding-363737.html">http://www.articlesbase.com/wellness-articles/nose-bleeding-home-remedies-for-nose-bleeding-363737.html</a><br/><br/><p><u><font color="#006600"><b><font color="#CC3333" face="Tahoma" size="3">Nose Bleeds Home Remedies</font></b></font></u><br/>
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<td valign="middle" width="83%"><font color="#006600" face="Tahoma" size="2"><b>Treat nose bleeds with salt</b> - In a cup mix together 1 teaspoon
of salt and enough vinegar to dissolve the salt. Mix until the<br />
salt is dissolved and then add 2 squirts of lemon juice. Stir<br />
until it's all mixed. Sniff the mixture close to your nose.<br />
The bleeding should stop after a few sniffs.</font></td>
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</tbody>
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<tbody><tr><td valign="middle" width="82%"><p><font color="#006600" face="Tahoma" size="2"><b>Treat a nose bleed with gauze</b> - This remedy is quite simple but I guarantee
it will work and help stop the nose bleed. Simply role up<br />
a piece of gauze and put it under your upper lip. The bleeding<br />
should stop almost right away.</font></p>
</td>
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<td valign="middle" width="83%"><font color="#006600" face="Tahoma" size="2"><b>Treat a nose bleed with an onion</b> - As soon as you get a noise
bleed slice a onion and hold it just under your nose. The fumes<br />
from the onion act as a natural coagulant and the nose will<br />
stop bleeding.</font></td>
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<br/><a href="http://www.naturesnaturalhealing.com/NoseBleeds.shtml">http://www.naturesnaturalhealing.com/NoseBleeds.shtml</a><br/></div>
Motion Sickness
tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-07-22:2327957:Topic:18927
2010-07-22T16:52:12.708Z
Penny Dietz
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Ginger - Ginger (<i>Zingiber officinale</i>) is one of the more popular natural remedies for motion sickness. It has been used for centuries in cooking and medicinally.<br></br><br></br>Acupressure - According to traditional Chinese medicine, pressing on an acupuncture
point called "pericardium 6" (P6) may relieve nausea and motion<br />
sickness. The point is located on the inside of the forearm, about two<br />
inches above the crease of the wrist.<br />
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A person can press on the point using the index…
Ginger - Ginger (<i>Zingiber officinale</i>) is one of the more popular natural remedies for motion sickness. It has been used for centuries in cooking and medicinally.<br/><br/>Acupressure - According to traditional Chinese medicine, pressing on an acupuncture
point called "pericardium 6" (P6) may relieve nausea and motion<br />
sickness. The point is located on the inside of the forearm, about two<br />
inches above the crease of the wrist.<br />
<br/><br/>
A person can press on the point using the index finger of the opposite hand.<br />
<br/><br/>Alternatively, acupressure wrist bands, often marketed as "sea bands", stimulate the point. <br/><ul>
<li>If you know that you get motion sickness, keep your head still. Rest your head against your seat. <br/><br/>
</li>
<li>Don't read. Depending on your mode of travel, try focusing your gaze on a stationary, distant object. <br/><br/>
</li>
<li>Avoid spicy foods, alcohol, or overeating. You may wish to try having dry crackers or a carbonated beverage to settle your stomach in
case your stomach is upset.</li>
</ul>
<br/><a href="http://altmedicine.about.com/od/healthconditionsdisease/a/motionsickness.htm">http://altmedicine.about.com/od/healthconditionsdisease/a/motionsickness.htm</a><br/><br/>How to prevent Motion Sickness: <br/><p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pick the right seat.</span> If possible, sit in an area with the smoothest ride, where motion is
least likely to be felt in the first place. When making a plane<br />
reservation, ask for an aisle seat over a wing. On a train, opt for a<br />
car toward the front. Sit in the front seat of an automobile. And on a<br />
ship, ask for a cabin toward the center of the vessel.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Avoid standing.</span> The last thing you need when you're trying to keep your stomach settled is to be tossed around during the trip.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Face forward.</span> Choose a seat that faces in the direction you are traveling, so that the
forward motion your body feels will match what you see.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Minimize head movements.</span> Try to avoid sudden movements of your head, which can aggravate motion sickness.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stay up.</span> While you may be tempted to go below when you're feeling queasy on a
boat, stay on deck as much as possible, so your eyes can confirm the<br />
movement that your body is feeling.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Look off into the distance.</span> Not to daydream, but to focus on a steady point away from the rocky
boat, plane, or car. If there isn't a tree or barn or other specific<br />
object in the distance to focus on, stare out at the horizon, where the<br />
sky meets the earth (or water). Again, this will allow your eyes to see<br />
that you are moving -- to match the movement your body feels --<br />
without making you dizzy, the way that watching telephone poles or mile<br />
markers whizzing by can make you feel.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Leave your reading at home.</span> If you read in a car, your eyes stay fixed on a stationery object, yet
your body feels the motion of the car -- again setting up that sensory<br />
contradiction. Instead, focus on the road in front of you or at a<br />
distant object so all your senses can confirm that you are on the move.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Volunteer to drive.</span> Drivers are so busy watching the road that they're less apt to get carsick.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eat a little or don't eat at all.</span> Sometimes eating helps, sometimes it doesn't. Experiment to see what
works for you. About an hour before you leave, eat some plain crackers<br />
or a piece of bread or toast. If it makes you feel worse, don't eat<br />
next time -- keep your stomach calm and empty, in case you should start<br />
to get nauseated.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Avoid heavy foods and odors.</span> The smell of spicy or greasy foods and strong odors can prompt motion
sickness before or during a trip. So skip the stop at the roadside<br />
diner.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Say no to alcohol.</span> Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during a trip. It can worsen motion sickness.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stay calm, cool, and collected.</span> Sometimes, just the thought of getting sick can make you sick. The
same goes for those who are anxious about what they're about to do,<br />
like flying in a plane or riding in a boat. Try to stay as calm and<br />
relaxed as possible. Take a few deep breaths, and tell yourself that<br />
you will not get sick.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Try over-the-counter remedies.</span> Antihistamines, such as Dramamine, Bonine, and Marezine, should be
taken at least an hour before the trip for maximum effectiveness.<br />
Always check the label for warnings and possible side effects, such as<br />
drowsiness or blurred vision, and take necessary precautions, such as<br />
not driving a car.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stay away from others who are sick.</span> The power of suggestion is very strong, especially if you have a tendency
to get a bit "green" yourself. As callous as it may sound, let someone<br />
with a sturdier stomach tend to the sick; you should be looking at the<br />
horizon or at another steady point in the distance.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-motion-sickness1.htm">http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-motion-sickness1.htm</a></font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br/></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2">Home Remedies <span style="font-weight: bold;">From the Cupboard</span></font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Crackers.</span> Take these easily digestible snacks along and nibble on them every
couple of hours to help prevent nausea and vomiting. An empty stomach<br />
makes it more likely that you will get sick.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ginger.</span> Ginger has long been known as an herbal remedy for queasiness, but
modern science has proved this spice has merit, especially for motion<br />
sickness. One study discovered that ginger was actually better than<br />
over-the-counter motion sickness drugs. Make a ginger tea to take along<br />
with you when you're traveling by cutting 10 to 12 slices of fresh<br />
ginger and placing them in a pot with 1 quart water. Boil for ten<br />
minutes. Strain out the ginger, and add 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup for<br />
sweetening if you like.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Low-fat foods.</span> If you eat a low-fat meal before you head out on your trip, you may
avoid getting sick. Eating something before you leave makes your<br />
stomach more capable of handling the ups and downs of the road. Experts<br />
say not eating destabilizes the stomach's electrical signals, making<br />
you susceptible to nausea and vomiting.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Peppermint candies or lozenges.</span> If you start feeling sick, get out the peppermints. Not only will you
end up with fresh minty breath when you arrive at your destination,<br />
you'll also calm your queasiness. And if you're traveling with little<br />
ones, try placing 1 drop peppermint oil on their tongues before the<br />
trip. It may quash the queasies.</font></p>
<p></p>
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<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tea.</span> Sip on some warm tea if you start feeling sick. Warm beverages tend to
be easier on a nauseated tummy than a tall glass of cold water. Go for<br />
the decaf brew; caffeinated drinks aren't a good idea for unstable<br />
stomachs.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2">Home Remedies <span style="font-weight: bold;">From the Freezer</span></font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ice.</span> Sucking on some ice chips may help calm your stomach and help divert your attention from your unsettled tummy.</font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2">Home Remedies <span style="font-weight: bold;">From the Refrigerator</span></font></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Apple juice.</span> Drink a glass of apple juice with your pre-travel low-fat meal. Giving
your body a bit of sugar with fluids before you start your journey<br />
should help you down the road. And if you start feeling ill, sipping<br />
(not gulping) some juice may help you feel better. Almost any<br />
non-citrus juice will do. Citrus juice irritates an already unstable<br />
stomach.</font></p>
<font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Whether it's from a plane, train, or automobile, motion sickness can be<br />
crippling to those affected by it. Use the home remedies outlined in<br />
this article to help get rid of that queasy feeling before it begins.<br/></span></font><br style="text-decoration: underline;"/><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Homeopathics for Motion Sickness</span><br/><br/><div id="articlebody"><ul>
<li>Argentum Nitricum<br/><p>Homeopaths may suggest this remedy for someone with dizziness, nausea and vomiting, especially if the person is excitable and anxious. The
person may also feel claustrophobic.</p>
<br />
</li>
<li>Borax<br/><p>The symptom associated with this remedy is a fear of downward motion, such as during the landing of an airplane.
</p>
</li>
<li>Cocculus Indicus<br/><p>This is the most popular remedy for motion sickness. Nausea, especially when it worsens with the sight or smell of food, is a keynote
of this remedy. The person may feel extremely weak and dizzy and have<br />
to lie down, or may have an empty or hollow feeling in the stomach.<br />
Symptoms may be worse after becoming cold, moving about or from lack of<br />
sleep. This remedy is often used for car or sea sickness, when watching<br />
moving objects worsens the nausea and dizziness.</p>
<br />
</li>
<li>Kali Bichromicum<br/><p>This remedy is used for seasickness. It's often used for severe nausea and dizziness that's worse from standing up. The person may feel
weak and achy, especially in the bony areas of the face or head. The<br />
vomit may be bright yellow.</p>
<br />
</li>
<li>Nux Vomica<br/><p>This remedy is used for severe nausea with an intense headache that may be at the back of the head or over one eye. The person desires
warmth and loathes food, tobacco and coffee. There may also be bloating,<br />
gagging and possibly retching with nothing coming up.</p>
<br />
</li>
<li>Petroleum<br/><p>Persistent nausea with an empty feeling in the stomach suggests this remedy, especially if the person feels a little better after warmth and
eating food. There may be excessive salivation, stomach pain, and pain<br />
or stiffness at the back of the head or neck. The person may feel worse<br />
with light, noise or when attempting to sit up.</p>
<br />
</li>
<li>Rhus Toxicodendron<p>This remedy is often used for airsickness when there is nausea and vomiting but no appetite. The person may feel very giddy when attempting
to sit up, may have an intense headache around the forehead, and his or<br />
her scalp may feel sensitive to the touch. There may also be dryness<br />
of the mouth and throat and unquenchable thirst.</p>
<br />
</li>
<li>Tabacum<br/><p>If a person is nauseous, faint, green, extremely pale, icy cold, or very tired with a terrible sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach,
this remedy may be indicated. These symptoms may also be accompanied by a<br />
cold sweat, yellow or yellow-green vomit and a headache that feels like<br />
a tight band pulled around the head. The person may feel better with<br />
cold, fresh air or when closing the eyes, and worse with any movement.</p>
<br />
</li>
<li>Combination of Remedies<br/><p>Cocculus indicus, petroleum, and tabacum can be used in combination. If the latter two remedies are unavailable, cocculus indicus is the most
common single remedy for motion sickness.</p>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div id="articlebody"><br/><br/><br/><a href="http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/homeopathy/a/TravelNausea.htm">http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/homeopathy/a/TravelNausea.htm</a><br/></div>
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Jellyfish Stings
tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-07-22:2327957:Topic:18925
2010-07-22T16:46:52.019Z
Penny Dietz
https://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/PennyDietz
<h3>How to Cure Jellyfish Sting with Natural Treatments</h3>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Wash immediately with apple cider vinegar, DO NOT wash with water!</li>
<li>Wash with vinegar immediately.</li>
<li>To relief the pain from jellyfish stings and help the stings disappear, smear some castor oil on the stings every day.</li>
<li>Cover the Jellyfish Sting with sand.</li>
<li>Apply Aloe Vera on the Jellyfish Sting</li>
</ol>
<br></br><div id="body"><p>The urban…</p>
</div>
<h3>How to Cure Jellyfish Sting with Natural Treatments</h3>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Wash immediately with apple cider vinegar, DO NOT wash with water!</li>
<li>Wash with vinegar immediately.</li>
<li>To relief the pain from jellyfish stings and help the stings disappear, smear some castor oil on the stings every day.</li>
<li>Cover the Jellyfish Sting with sand.</li>
<li>Apply Aloe Vera on the Jellyfish Sting</li>
</ol>
<br/><div id="body"><p>The urban legend is that if you get a jelly fish sting, you should pour urine on it (not necessarily have someone <span style="font-weight: bold;">urinate on it</span>) to reduce
the toxicity of the venom in the skin.</p>
<br/><p>The second priority is making sure the stinger does not come in contact
with fresh water. The jellyfish tentacle swells in the presence of fresh<br />
water and becomes much more difficult to remove. <br/></p>
<p><br/></p>
<p>And while rubbing alcohol does not cause the tentacle to swell, in some species rubbing
alcohol "triggers" the tentacle to fire off its venom.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Meat tenderize</span>r might actually help for a few minutes, but it can also
irritate the skin of the victim. Cold packs seldom help. <br/></p>
<p><br/></p>
<p><a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Remedy-For-Jellyfish-Stings-%28That-Works-on-Vacation,-Too%29&id=1042761">http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Remedy-For-Jellyfish-Stings-%28That-Works-on-Vacation,-Too%29&id=1042761</a></p>
<p><br/></p>
<p>Root beer!</p>
<p><br/></p>
<ol id="intelliTxt">
<li id="jsArticleStep1"><div class="stepBg">Step <span>1</span></div>
<br />
<p>Cover the sting with sand from the beach as soon as the sting occurs. Beach sand helps draw out toxins from jellyfish stings. Keep
the sting covered for 5 to 10 minutes.</p>
</li>
<li id="jsArticleStep2"><div class="stepBg">Step <span>2</span></div>
<br />
<p>Wash the sting with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2228391_treat-jelly-fish-sting-home.html#" style="font-weight: normal ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen ! important; padding-bottom: 1px ! important; color: darkgreen ! important; background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; padding-top: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-left: 0pt;" class="iAs">apple cider vinegar</a> after removing the sand. The apple cider vinegar will help reduce the pain from the sting and will also disinfect it.</p>
</li>
<li id="jsArticleStep3"><div class="stepBg">Step <span>3</span></div>
<br />
<p>Rub <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2228391_treat-jelly-fish-sting-home.html#" style="font-weight: normal ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen ! important; padding-bottom: 1px ! important; color: darkgreen ! important; background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; padding-top: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-left: 0pt;" class="iAs">aloe</a> gel onto the jellyfish sting after washing it with apple cider vinegar.
This will soothe the sting and provide a nice barrier to the outside<br />
world. Once you've applied the aloe gel, loosely cover the sting in<br />
gauze tape and secure it.</p>
</li>
<li id="jsArticleStep4"><div class="stepBg">Step <span>4</span></div>
<br />
<p>Apply castor oil to the jellyfish sting every day until the sting starts to heal. Use a cotton ball to apply the castor oil.</p>
</li>
<li id="jsArticleStep5"><div class="stepBg">Step <span>5</span></div>
<br />
<p>Apply a paste made of unseasoned meat tenderizer and water to the sting if it still hurts in a day or two. You can also apply this
paste right away, after washing the sting with apple cider vinegar.<br />
Don't leave this paste on for more than 10 minutes at a time.</p>
</li>
<li id="jsArticleStep6"><div class="stepBg">Step <span>6</span></div>
<br />
<p>Rub homeopathic Apis onto the sting if you experience excessive redness or swelling, or if you get hives.</p>
</li>
</ol>
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Heat Rash
tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-07-22:2327957:Topic:18923
2010-07-22T16:38:47.973Z
Penny Dietz
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<p>Perspiration helps to regulate your body temperature by cooling you down as it evaporates through your skin. Donning tight-fitting clothes in fabrics such as nylon and <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-polyester.htm">polyester</a> traps sweat and heats up your skin, causing it to swell and plug sweat ducts. <span class="yellowFade"><span><span class="FadeWordContainer" style="">Heat…</span></span></span></p>
<p>Perspiration helps to regulate your body temperature by cooling you down as it evaporates through your skin. Donning tight-fitting clothes in fabrics such as nylon and <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-polyester.htm">polyester</a> traps sweat and heats up your skin, causing it to swell and plug sweat ducts. <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">Heat</span></span></span> <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">rash</span></span></span><br/>
occurs when these blocked ducts force sweat to trickle into your skin<br/>
rather than out of it. This problem usually develops on clothed areas of<br/>
your body, such as the <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-abdomen.htm">abdomen</a>, neck, upper chest, back, groin and armpits.</p>
<p>When you have <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">heat</span></span></span> <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">rash</span></span></span>, the first thing you must do is to cool down your body. Find an air-conditioned room where you can relax while your body cools off.<br/>
Alternatively, take a cold shower or bath to minimize the prickly<br/>
sensation on your skin. Meanwhile, you might want to consider trying one<br/>
or more of these <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">home</span></span></span> remedies:</p>
<p><strong>1. Ice pack.</strong> Cooling your skin is a number one priority to prevent <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">heat</span></span></span> <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">rash</span></span></span> from raging further. Pack some ice cubes into a sealed plastic bag and wrap it in a dishcloth. Apply to the affected areas for five to ten<br/>
minutes at a time. Repeat every four to six hours.</p>
<p><strong>2. Powdered bath.</strong> Baking soda or fine-ground <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-oatmeal.htm">oatmeal</a> powder works wonders to ease the itch from a <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">heat</span></span></span> <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">rash</span></span></span>. Add a few tablespoons of either to your tepid bath water and stir it well so that it dissolves completely. Then, enjoy a good soak in the<br/>
tub. You will feel refreshed and more comfortable as your <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">rash</span></span></span> heals.</p>
<p><strong>3. Dusting.</strong> After a cold bath or shower, dust yourself thoroughly with baking soda, <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-cornstarch.htm">cornstarch</a> or an absorbent powder such as unscented talcum powder. This helps absorb some of the excess moisture that causes <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">heat</span></span></span> <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">rash</span></span></span>. Reapply these powders as often as possible, rinsing and drying yourself well beforehand.</p>
<p><strong>4. Lotions.</strong> There are many non-prescription lotions that relieve the itch from <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">heat</span></span></span> <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">rash</span></span></span>. Smooth mentholated or calamine lotion on your skin to cool the irritated areas. Alternatively, gently apply the gel from an <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-aloe.htm">aloe</a> vera leaf, a plant well-known for its healing and soothing properties. Do this two or three times per day and remember to wash the affected<br/>
areas thoroughly before reapplication. Avoid thick or oily ointments and<br/>
creams, as they can worsen the condition.</p>
<p><strong>5. Air-dry.</strong> If you have developed blisters due to a severe <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">heat</span></span></span> <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">rash</span></span></span>, do not bandage or cover them. Instead, expose the <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">rash</span></span></span> as often as you can to fresh air. This helps the skin to heal more quickly.</p>
<p>While these <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">home</span></span></span> remedies are often successful in treating <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">heat</span></span></span> <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">rash</span></span></span>, it is still important to take extra precautions to prevent a recurrence of this problem. Avoid wearing constrictive clothing and fabrics that<br/>
inhibit perspiration from evaporating properly. Put on comfortable,<br/>
loose-fitting, <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-cotton.htm">cotton</a><br/>
clothes, especially if the weather is hot and humid. Watch your weight<br/>
carefully, as those who are overweight or obese tend to sweat more and<br/>
are therefore predisposed to <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">heat</span></span></span> <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">rash</span></span></span>.<br/>
</p>
<p><span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">Heat</span></span></span> <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">rash</span></span></span> should disappear within a week. However, if your tiny red bumps develop into white pustules and your <span class="yellowFade"><span><span style="" class="FadeWordContainer">rash</span></span></span> persists for more than two weeks, contact your doctor, as this could be an indication of a more serious skin problem such as <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-eczema.htm">eczema</a>.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p><a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-home-remedies-for-heat-rash.htm">http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-home-remedies-for-heat-rash.htm</a></p>
<p><br/></p>
<h1>Home Remedies for Heat Rash</h1>
<br/>
<br/>
<p>With saggy diapers and snug-fitting jumpers, babies are prime candidates for heat rash, while adults often encounter this skin irritation during an intense workout. Heat rash (also known as<br/>
prickly heat) is your body’s response to heated sweat that becomes<br/>
trapped on your skin. Usually, the condition strikes in clothed parts of<br/>
the body, such as the neck, stomach, upper chest, armpits, back, and<br/>
groin. If your skin is unable to cool down due to a barrier (like<br/>
tight-fitting clothes), the resulting perspiration can cause sweat ducts<br/>
to swell and become plugged. To soothe a case of heat rash, consider<br/>
home remedies to provide relief. <br/></p>
<p><br/></p>
<p>Typical causes of heat rash include [1]:</p>
<ul>
<li>Underdeveloped sweat ducts – seen in newborn patients</li>
<li>Physical activity and hard work</li>
<li>Medications – like some high blood pressure and acne drugs</li>
<li>Clothing materials – such as nylon and polyester</li>
<li>Heavy or electric blankets during the wintertime</li>
<li>Long stays in a hospital bed</li>
<li>Bacteria</li>
</ul>
<p>Heat rash symptoms usually appear in adults within the folds of their skin and in the places where clothing causes friction. Infants encounter the rash on their head, neck, shoulders, chest, back, and in<br/>
some cases – their armpits and groin. Depending on the type of heat rash<br/>
you have (Miliaria crystalline, Miliaria rubra, or Miliaria profunda),<br/>
you will develop clear blisters or bumps, red bumps, intense itching,<br/>
prickly sensations, and/or goose bump-like responses.</p>
<br style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"/><span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Heat Rash Home Remedies</span><p>Cooling down your body is one of the main approaches towards fighting a heat rash. Fortunately, the majority of heat rash fades away without any medical attention, while severe cases are especially in need of a<br/>
helping hand from the following home remedies:<br/>
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<h3>a) Aloe:</h3>
<p>Whether you have an aloe plant growing on the kitchen windowsill or aloe lotion in the cabinet, this plant possesses a gel that relieves the itch of heat rash, as well as boosts the healing process. Apply aloe<br/>
two to three times per day, making sure to wash affected areas in<br/>
between applications.</p>
<h3>b) Powder Yourself:</h3>
<p>After taking a cold bath or shower, dust yourself with cornstarch, baking soda, or unscented baby powder. This will help eliminate some of the extra moisture that can lead to heat rash.</p>
<h3>c) Ice:</h3>
<p>Prevent further discomfort by cooling your skin with ice cubes contained in a sealed plastic bag. Before applying to the skin, make sure to wrap it in a dishcloth. Place the ice on affected areas for five<br/>
to ten minutes at a time; and repeat every four to six hours.<br/>
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<h3>d) Stay Away from Creams and Ointments:</h3>
<p>Using creams and ointments to treat your heat rash will only cause pores to become blocked.</p>
<h3>e) Lightweight Clothing:</h3>
<p>Keep moisture off of your skin by dressing in loose-fitting, lightweight clothing during times of hot weather.</p>
<h3>f) Calamine Lotion:</h3>
<p>Calming itchy and irritated skin is just as easy as reaching for the calamine lotion. You may also enjoy the same effect by using a cool compress.</p>
<h3>g) Put Away the Towel:</h3>
<p>After taking a bath, instead of using a towel, allow your skin to air-dry.</p>
<h3>h) Cold Shower or Bath:</h3>
<p>Hop into a cold shower or bath to reduce the prickly sensation that accompanies a bout of heat rash. Enhance your bath by adding baking soda or fine-ground oatmeal powder to treat itchiness. A couple of<br/>
tablespoons will work wonders when added to lukewarm bathwater. Make<br/>
sure to stir the powder until it becomes dissolved. Soak in the tub and<br/>
enjoy heat rash relief.</p>
<h3>i) Turn the Air Conditioner On:</h3>
<p>Situate yourself directly in front of your air conditioner for a relaxing remedy sure to cool off your body.</p>
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<p>Take a nice cool bath to help your body cool down. Relax and soak until you feel your body temperature get back to normal.</p>
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<p>Some excellant home remedies for heat rash are baking soda and oatmeal powder. You can add a couple tablespoons of baking soda, or a sprinkling of oatmeal powder to your cool bath to ease the itching of<br/>
heat rash. Either remedy will help to calm and soothe heat rash. Do not<br/>
rub your <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5181935_use-home-remedies-heat-rash.html#" style="font-weight: normal ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen ! important; padding-bottom: 1px ! important; color: darkgreen ! important; background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; padding-top: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-left: 0pt;" class="iAs">skin</a> dry as this will irritate the rash. Pat your skin dry with a soft towel.<br/><br/>Note: You can make oatmeal powder by simply putting oatmeal in a blender and grind it into a powder.</p>
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<p>It is very important to keep your skin dry when treating heat rash. You can do this by applying talcum powder or cornstarch. Both work very well as home remedies for heat rash by absorbing any moisture<br/>
and keeping the skin dry.</p>
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Aloe vera is a wonderful plant and an effective natural home remedy for heat rash. Apply the gel from the plant to the effected area<br/>
as often as needed to aid in healing and to soothe heat rash.<br/>
</li>
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<p>Another natural home remedy for heat rash is sliced cucumbers. They have been found to be very soothing to heat rash. Apply sliced cucumbers to the affected area as often as needed for relief.</p>
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</span><p>Chamomile tea has a soothing affect on heat rash. Simply apply cooled tea bags to the affected area.</p>
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<p>Calamine lotion or cortisone cream will also ease the itch caused by heat rash.</p>
</li>
<li id="jsArticleStep8"><div class="stepBg">Step <span>8</span></div>
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<p>Vitamin C helps to ease the itch caused by heat rash. Take some everyday to help ease the discomfort.</p>
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<p>Stay in a cool place and wear breathable clothing. Keep your skin cool and dry until the heat rash has healed. It should be gone in about 3 to 4 days.</p>
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</ol>
<div style="overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; border: medium none;"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5181935_use-home-remedies-heat-rash.html">http://www.ehow.com/how_5181935_use-home-remedies-heat-rash.html</a><br/><br/><h2>Home Remedies for Heat Rash</h2>
<div class="KonaBody"><p>• Take a lukewarm bath or shower.</p>
<p>• Add oatmeal and baking soda to bath water. In a blender, grind 2 cups of rolled oats into a fine powder. Add the oatmeal powder and 1 cup of<br/>
baking soda to your bath water, swish it around real good until it<br/>
dissolves, and soak for 15-20 minutes. This will help relieve itching.</p>
<p>• After taking a bath or shower, allow your <a id="KonaLink1" target="undefined" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important;" href="http://www.brighthub.com/health/alternative-medicine/articles/56476.aspx#" name="KonaLink1"><font style="color: rgb(51, 153, 204) ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px;" color="#3399CC"><span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 204) ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px;">skin</span></font></a> to air-dry (instead of using a towel) then sprinkle some baking soda or cornstarch on your heat rash.</p>
<p>• Make a homemade botanical powder. Use lavender, rosemary, and/or mint. All are effective <a id="KonaLink2" target="undefined" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important;" href="http://www.brighthub.com/health/alternative-medicine/articles/56476.aspx#" name="KonaLink2"><font style="color: rgb(51, 153, 204) ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px;" color="#3399CC"><span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 204) ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px;">herbal</span> <span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 204) ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px;">remedies</span></font></a> for heat rash. Powder a 1/2 cup of one or more of the mentioned herbs, place it in a glass jar (like a Mason jar), add 1 cup of cornstarch, and<br/>
shake well. Apply the powder a few times throughout the day.</p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.brighthub.com/health/alternative-medicine/articles/21818.aspx" target="_blank">Aloe</a> has a soothing effect that can stop the itch and speed up healing time. You can use a lotion or, better yet, use fresh gel from the plant.</p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.brighthub.com/health/alternative-medicine/articles/39127.aspx" target="_blank">Cucumber</a> is another soothing remedy that can relieve heat rash symptoms. Peel a cucumber and, in a blender, puree it for 10 seconds. Strain the water<br/>
out and apply the puree over the rash. After 20 minutes, wash it off.</p>
<p>The above home remedies should have your heat rash gone within a week.</p>
</div>
<div style="overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; border: medium none;"><br/><a href="http://www.brighthub.com/health/alternative-medicine/articles/56476.aspx">http://www.brighthub.com/health/alternative-medicine/articles/56476.aspx</a><br/><br/><h3>Homeopath</h3>
Blocked sweat glands trap perspiration deep within the dermis , causing heat rash. To prevent it, <strong>keep problem areas clean and dry</strong>. If you already have heat rash, homeopathy can help alleviate it. A potent preparation of stinging nettle (<em>Urtica urens</em>), a weed that in the wild could cause your skin to burn and itch, can help cure conditions like rashes. <strong>Take 30C of stinging nettle every few hours</strong>;<br/>
once you begin to see improvement, stop using the remedy. If there's no<br/>
improvement after two or three doses, you can try other homeopathic<br/>
remedies like sulphur, which is used for chronic <a id="KonaLink2" target="undefined" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important;" href="http://www.naturalhealthmag.com/beauty/22#" name="KonaLink2"><font style="color: blue ! important; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12.1px;" color="blue"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12.1px;">skin</span> <span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12.1px;">conditions</span></font></a> that worsen in the heat, and apis (also known as honeybee), which is good for hives and swollen tissues. <br/><a href="http://www.naturalhealthmag.com/beauty/22">http://www.naturalhealthmag.com/beauty/22</a><br/><br/>Consumption of <br/>grapejuice, grapes<br/>coriander infusion<br/>coconut<br/>pineapple juice<br/>buttermilk<br/><br/>rose water application<br/><a href="http://www.goherbalremedies.com/blog/natural-cure-from-prickly-heat/">http://www.goherbalremedies.com/blog/natural-cure-from-prickly-heat/</a><br/><br/>Dusting powders can also work to prevent heat rash. Try a homemade
herbal dusting powder to avoid talc, which is in many commercial powders<br/>
and has been found to cause cancer. You can prepare dusting powder as a<br/>
home remedy for heat rash by following the steps below:<br/><br/>1.
Powder ½ cup dried herbs using a spice mill, coffee grinder or mortar<br/>
and pestle. Herbs that are good home remedies for heat rash include<br/>
mint, rose, rosemary, or lavender.<br/>2. Place the dried herb in a wide mouth glass jar, a Mason jar works well. <br/>3. Add 1 cup of rice flour or cornstarch to the herb. <br/>4. Screw on the lid and shake well to mix the herbal body powder.<br/><br/>The heat rash should clear up with home remedies within 1 week.<br/><a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2172819/home_remedies_for_a_heat_rash.html?cat=68">http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2172819/home_remedies_for_a_heat_rash.html?cat=68</a><br/></div>
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Heat Exhaustion
tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-07-22:2327957:Topic:18921
2010-07-22T16:23:43.522Z
Penny Dietz
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<p>Heat exhaustion is caused by water depletion (dehydration), or in rare cases—rare because of Americans' typically high-salt diets—by salt depletion. (We lose salt along with our sweat.)</p>
<p>Thirst is likely to be the first symptom, followed by loss of appetite, headache, pallor, dizziness, and a general flulike feeling that may include nausea and
even vomiting. In more extreme cases, the heart may race and<br />
concentration may become more difficult.</p>
<p><br></br></p>
<p>Hopefully, you won't…</p>
<p>Heat exhaustion is caused by water depletion (dehydration), or in rare cases—rare because of Americans' typically high-salt diets—by salt
depletion. (We lose salt along with our sweat.)</p>
<p>Thirst is likely to be the first symptom, followed by loss of appetite, headache, pallor,
dizziness, and a general flulike feeling that may include nausea and<br />
even vomiting. In more extreme cases, the heart may race and<br />
concentration may become more difficult.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p>Hopefully, you won't find yourself in that situation. Here's how to avoid it, and if necessary, how to cope with it.</p>
<p><strong>Get out of the sun.</strong> This is as critical as it is obvious, especially for the person already
suffering heat exhaustion. Otherwise body temperature could continue to<br />
rise, even if the person is resting and drinking water, Dr. Keller<br />
says. He adds that returning to the sun for very long, even if many<br />
hours later, could cause a relapse in some cases.</p>
<p><strong>Drink water.</strong> It's still the best beverage to turn to for hydration, says Dr. Keller.
It should be taken a little at a time—not gulped down. The doctor adds,<br />
"Ideally, you would have loaded up on water ahead of time—<i>before</i> going out into the sun."</p>
<p><strong>Eat more fruit and vegetables.</strong> "They have a fairly high water content and good salt balance," Dr. Keller says.</p>
<p><strong>Drink diluted electrolyte drinks.</strong> Gatorade is the best-known example and is widely used by professional
sports teams. Football teams, for instance, often have twice daily<br />
practices in July and August, and players who sweat heavily can lose a<br />
lot of potassium and sodium, says Bob Reese, head trainer for the New<br />
York Jets and president of the Professional Football Athletic Trainers<br />
Society. "We have Gatorade and water available on the field at all<br />
times," he says.</p>
<p><strong>Avoid salt tablets.</strong> Once routinely handed out to athletes and anyone else who wanted them, these
pills now are considered bad medicine by most doctors. "They do the<br />
opposite of what they're supposed to do," says Larry Kenney, Ph.D., an<br />
assistant professor of applied physiology in the Laboratory for Human<br />
Performance Research at Pennsylvania State University. "The increased<br />
salt in the stomach keeps fluids there longer, which leaves less fluid<br />
available for necessary sweat production."</p>
<p><strong>Avoid alcohol.</strong> Booze fast forwards dehydration, says Danny Wheat, an assistant trainer
for the Texas Rangers baseball club. The team often plays in<br />
100-degree-plus conditions in Arlington, Texas. "We stress to players<br />
that the night before a day game, they should limit their alcohol<br />
consumption," he says.</p>
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<h3>o Cure Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke</h3>
<p>Quit all activity and get out of the sun fast. Drink cool, not cold, water with a teaspoon of <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-447356-10369852?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.houseofnutrition.com%2Fbrorapcivi16.html%3Fovchn%3DCJN%26ovcpn%3DCommission%2BJunction%26ovcrn%3DBragg%27s%2BOrganic%2BApple%2BCider%2BVinegar%2B16oz%26ovtac%3DAFF&cjsku=brorapcivi16" target="_blank">natural apple cider vinegar</a><img src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-447356-10369852" alt="" width="1" border="0" height="1"/> in it. The vinegar helps to replace electrolytes and minerals like sports drinks do.<br/>
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Peppermint Tea</a><img src="http://www.afcyhf.com/image-447356-10425325" alt="" width="1" border="0" height="1"/> produces a natural cooling effect on<br />
your overheated system.<br/>
<br/>Putting a washcloth wet with cool water onto the back of the neck and the fronts of the wrists will cool the body down quickly.<br/>
<br/>
When possible, a bath or shower in cool water is even more helpful.<br/>
<br/>Potassium and magnesium can be lost through excessive sweating
and replaced by Gatorade, Pedialyte, natural apple cider vinegar, leafy<br />
vegetables, bananas, whole grains, and nuts. Gatorade has a lot of<br />
sugar so it is not the best choice for diabetics. Even the healthiest<br />
people should not drink only Gatorade but drink it in addition to water.</p>
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<h3>Preventing Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke</h3>
<p>Wearing a thin shirt and pants helps cool the body down more than bare skin. The clothing gets wet from sweat, and this moisture is what
makes you feel cooler when exposed to air from a fan or a breeze.<br />
Clothing should be lightweight, and cotton is the best material.<br />
Polyester and rayon do not "breathe" as well and make you even hotter.<br/>
<br/>Sweating will help you be and feel cooler. Drinking liquids
prevents dehydration and allow you to sweat. Avoid drinks that contain<br />
alcohol or caffeine (soda or coffee) since they cause you to urinate<br />
more often instead of sweating.<br/>
<br/>Excess heat is released from your body through evaporation of
sweat. Your sweat is less able to evaporate in high humidity, which is<br />
when a fan is very helpful.<br/>
<br/>Older people have less of a sensation of thirst and should drink more water even if they don't feel thirsty.<br/>
<br/>Opening windows on opposite sides of the room or house cool
things down more than a fan with the windows shut. Those in an<br />
apartment with windows on only one side may join forces with their<br />
neighbors across the hall. Opening windows in both apartments and both<br />
entry doors can allow both apartments to receive cross ventilation.<br/>
<br/>Use an umbrella and a hand fan if you must go outside in the
daytime. Walk slowly, resting often in the shade of a tree or building.<br />
To go more than a short distance, find someone to drive you.</p>
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<p><b>Home remedies for heat exhaustion #1: Cool Cloth Therapy</b></p>
<p>In the cool cloth therapy for heat exhaustion a cool cloth is being placed on the back of your neck, forehead and wrists which not only
helps to cool the body but also makes one feel better. But the best<br />
place to put the cool cloth is on your head because our head holds most<br />
of the heat of the body. <br/></p>
<p><br/></p>
<p><b>#2: Lemon balm tea</b> <br/>The lemon balm drink is an excellent home remedy for heat exhaustion which works perfectly to reduce body
temperature and is also gentle on the stomach. The ingredients required<br />
for this concoction is one cup of grape seed oil, half cup of fresh or<br />
dried lemon balm leaves and boiling water. This home remedy for heat exhaustion can be taken as iced tea by adding<br />
ice cubes to it or can also be taken as hot tea to soothe stomach<br />
ailments. <br/></p>
<p><br/></p>
<p><b>#3: Apple Cider Vinegar <br/></b></p>
<p>Apple cider vinegar can be used for treating dizziness associated with heat exhaustion by combining 2tsp of apple cider vinegar with honey and
cool water. This concoction is not only less acidic but also more<br />
palatable and is a great way to keep you safe from heat exhaustion.<br />
Applying a cool compress of apple cider vinegar and water on the face<br />
also helps in combating heat exhaustion.</p>
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<h3 class="dynamic">Natrum Muriaticum and Lachesis for Heat Exhaustion</h3>
<br/><p>Natrum muriaticum is a homeopathic remedy that works well for those with heat exhaustion. This remedy works specifically for heat exhaustion
that was caused by exposure to the sun. This treatment should only be<br />
taken in the 6x potency dosage.</p>
<br/><p>Lachesis also works well for those who have heat exhaustion that was caused by spending too much time in the sun. It is effective for those
whose heat exhaustion was caused by falling asleep in the sun. Those who<br />
will benefit from lachesis tend to feel very faint and dizzy.</p>
<h3 class="dynamic">Nux Moschtata and Gelsemium for Heat Exhaustion</h3>
<p>Nux moschtata is a homeopathic remedy that works well for those with heat exhaustion who feel faint and drowsy. This treatment works best for
those whose skin feels dry to the touch and who suffer from severe<br />
thirst that cannot seem to be relieved. Nux moschtata is commonly used<br />
during the summer months.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p>Gelsemium works well for those with heat exhaustion that was brought on by exposure to the sun and the heat. This homeopathic treatment works
best for those that feel very drowsy. Those who will benefit from<br />
gelsemium tend to be excessively thirsty, but are unable to quench their<br />
thirst no matter how much water or other liquids they drink.</p>
<br/><a href="http://homeopathy.suite101.com/article.cfm/homeopathic-remedies-for-heat-exhaustion">http://homeopathy.suite101.com/article.cfm/homeopathic-remedies-for-heat-exhaustion</a><br/><br/><h2>Symptoms of Heat Stroke</h2>
<h3>Signs And Symptoms of Heat Stroke</h3>
Indications of heat stroke can at times impersonate those of heart<br />
attack or other conditions. Different people possibly will have<br />
different symptoms and indicators of heat stroke. However familiar<br />
symptoms and signs of heat stroke include the following:<br/><br/>
1. Elevated body temperature<br/><br/>
2. The lack of sweating, with burning red or flushed dehydrated skin<br/><br/>
3. Trouble in breathing<br/><br/>
4. Bizarre activities<br/><br/>
5. Hallucinations and illusions<br/><br/>
6. Nervousness and Anxiety<br/><br/>
7. Convulsions<br/><br/>
8. Loss of consciousness<br/><br/>
Heat stroke can happen unexpectedly, without any symptoms of heat<br />
exhaustion. If someone is experiencing symptoms of heat stroke, it is<br />
important to seek medical attention at once.<br />
<br/>
<br/><h3>High temperature is the main cause of heat stroke</h3>
<p>Heat related conditions like heat stroke may arise when your body cannot remain cool. As the atmospheric temperature increases, your body
stays cool as you sweat. On hot, sticky days, the loss of sweat is<br />
measured by the increased humidity in the air. Dehydration too is a<br />
major worry, as too much fluid loss can lead to heart and brain damage.<br/>
Chronic medical conditions like diabetes, nausea; vomiting or diarrhea<br />
can put children and adults at threat for a heat stroke in dreadfully<br />
hot climates. The other common causes of heat strokes could be as<br />
follows:<br/><br/>
1. High temperatures or humidity<br/><br/>
2. Extended and excessive exercise<br/><br/>
3. Excess clothing<br/><br/>
4. Too much use of alcohol<br/><br/>
5. Cardiovascular ailments<br/><br/>
6. Sweat gland dysfunction<br/><br/>
7. Medications that weaken the body’s ability to sweat may have an effect on people to this problem<br/><br/>
8. Pregnancy<br/><br/>
9. Obesity</p>
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<h2>Remedies for Heat Stroke</h2>
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Heat Stroke home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers</a><br />
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<h3>Victims of heat stroke should be moved to a cool area and clothing should be removed.</h3>
<p>Heat stroke is a medical crisis involving hospitalization, and the local emergency system must be turned on as soon as possible.
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1. The body temperature ought to be lowered instantly.<br/><br/>
2. The sufferer should be moved to a cool area and clothing should be<br />
removed to encourage inactive cooling. Energetic cooling methods can be<br />
used. <br/><br/>
3. The victim should be positioned into the revival pose to make sure that their airway remains open. <br/><br/>
4. Cool the person by sponging with damp towel. <br/><br/>
5. Water containing electrolyte, juices and glucose should be given to the victim.</p>
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<h2>Diet for Heat Stroke</h2>
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Heat Stroke : Home Remedies suggested by users</a><br />
<h3>Stay hydrated and minimize sun exposure.</h3>
<p>Drink plenty of water, stay away from the sun, and avoid taxing activity during hot weather conditions. If you start experiencing the
warning signs, shift to a cool, sheltered area and gulp something cool.</p>
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<h3>Try chamomile flowers to get relief from heatstroke</h3>
If you start experiencing the warning signs, move to a sheltered<br />
area and drink something cool. A few people also use chamomile flowers<br />
to alleviate the symptoms of heatstroke, though the effectiveness of<br />
this therapy is not assured.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Heat-Stroke.html">http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Heat-Stroke.html</a><br/><br/>
Head Injury
tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-07-22:2327957:Topic:18919
2010-07-22T16:15:33.337Z
Penny Dietz
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<p><font face="arial,helvetica" size="2">Your active child may receive a good wallop on the head as she runs, climbs</font> <font face="arial,helvetica" size="2">and plays, but as long she is up and running again after the injury, it is not likely that she has sustained serious damage. <br></br></font></p>
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<p><font face="arial,helvetica" size="2">You should watch her for the next 24 hours, though, since the symptoms of a serious head injury…</font></p>
<p><font face="arial,helvetica" size="2">Your active child may receive a good wallop on the head as she runs, climbs</font> <font face="arial,helvetica" size="2">and plays, but as long she is up and running again after the injury, it is
not likely that she has sustained serious damage. <br/></font></p>
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<p><font face="arial,helvetica" size="2">You should watch her for the next 24 hours, though, since the symptoms of a serious head
injury may be delayed. Check with your doctor at least by telephone for<br />
any head injury that causes even momentary loss of consciousness. And,<br />
for infants, consult the</font> <font face="arial,helvetica" size="2">doctor for all but minor head injuries.</font></p>
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<p><font face="arial,helvetica" size="2">Be alert for such symptoms as severe or repeated vomiting, dazed or
confused behavior, increased irritability, restlessness, a personality<br />
change or drowsiness during the times when your child would ordinarily<br />
be alert. According to doctors, you should also watch out for headache<br />
that is not relieved by over-the-counter headache remedies. <br/></font></p>
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<p><font face="arial,helvetica" size="2">Other symptoms that indicate problems include slurred speech, a stiff neck,
double vision, difficulty seeing, pupils of unequal size, weak limbs,<br />
fluid or blood draining from the</font> <font face="arial,helvetica" size="2">nose or mouth or a slowed rate of breathing.</font></p>
<p><font face="arial,helvetica" size="2"><br/></font></p>
<font face="arial,helvetica" size="2">If you see an obvious wound, dent or fracture in your child's skull--and some bleeding--you should take immediate action.<br/><a href="http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/50/146.cfm">http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/50/146.cfm</a><br/></font><p><br/></p>
<p>If in an emergency situation the doctors at the hospital would usually do the following. First they do an observation on the head
injury. They can give mild painkillers in a presence of a headache and<br />
anti nausea tablets for nausea or vomiting. The patient may be advised<br />
not to eat or drink. An x-ray of the neck will also be performed if<br />
there are neck pains then if also needed a CT scan. If it is a mild<br />
injury the patient can be discharged to go straight home with family or<br />
friends.</p>
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At home,you can do these home care tips. Rest quietly for the day and put ice packs on the swollen and painful areas. Take homeopathic Arnica Montana for bruising, swelling, or Hypericum for pain.<br/><br/>Due to the fact the head injury have no specific treatment other than
plenty of rest and not to overdo things, there are some common recovery<br />
issues that need to be keep in mind. It is only common to not be able to<br />
remember the details that happened during the head injury. It is normal<br />
to feel tired than usual. It will take some time for the brain to<br />
recover from a recent head injury that headaches, dizziness and mild<br />
cognitive problems will still occur. Examples of these cognitive<br />
problems are difficulty in concentrating, remembering things and<br />
performing complicated tasks. The usual recovery period would only be a<br />
few days but if it does still continue then a visit to the local doctor<br />
would be advisable.<br/><a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Remedies-For-Head-Injuries&id=1934358">http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Remedies-For-Head-Injuries&id=1934358</a><br/>
Drinking Water Usage for Your Family
tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-06-29:2327957:Topic:18399
2010-06-29T00:29:02.758Z
Penny Dietz
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Can you spare a few moments to take my survey?<br />
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Poison Ivy
tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-06-28:2327957:Topic:18379
2010-06-28T13:28:32.406Z
Penny Dietz
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Does anyone have suggestions for relieving poison ivy itch? I'm new to holistic treatments, and hubby has a small case of what he thinks is poison ivy or oak on face and hands.
Does anyone have suggestions for relieving poison ivy itch? I'm new to holistic treatments, and hubby has a small case of what he thinks is poison ivy or oak on face and hands.