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Home remedies for sore throat

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:30:33 +0000

Here are some home remedies for sore throat hope it works for you.

Cinnamon is regarded as an effective remedy for a sore throat resulting from a cold. One teaspoon of coarsely powdered cinnamon, boiled in a glass of water with a pinch of pepper powder, and two teaspoons of honey can be taken as a medicine in the treatment of this condition. Two or three drops of cinnamon oil, mixed with a teaspoon of honey, also give immense relief.

You could also use ginger along with cinnamon and honey to prepare one of the most effective sore throat remedies for quick sore throat relief. Both ginger and cinnamon are highly valued for their healing properties and have been widely used among naturalists and in traditional medicine to aid the treatment of sore throats and throat infections in a variety of sore throat home remedies.

The leaves of henna are useful as a sore throat cure. A decoction of the leaves can be used as a gargle for this purpose.

A decoction made from tea leaves is very beneficial in the treatment of a sore throat. This decoction, mixed with a pinch of salt, should be used as a gargle. It can be used two or three times daily for obtaining relief. It is not necessary to use fresh leaves for this purpose. Boiling water can be poured over used tea leaves in the tea jug and this decoction used as a gargle.

What you should know about prostate cancer

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:42:25 +0000

The prostate is glandular organ present only in males thus only men can develop prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and over 80 percent of cases are diagnosed in men over age 65. Prostate cancer typically a slow-growing tumor and many men die of unrelated causes without ever having known the cance existed.

Risk factors for Prostate Cancer

Men over 50 years age are at great risk
Family history of prostate cancer

The lack of early symptoms and the overlap of symptoms with non-cancerous conditions makes prostate cancer difficult to diagnose. That’s why it’s essential to get screened regularly. All men, especially those over the age of 50, should talk with their doctors about the risk of prostate cancer and the appropriate screenings.

Tips to lessen the risk of prostate cancer

Exercise regularly
Maintain a healthy weight
Avoid high fat foods
Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables
Drink alcohol in moderation
Don’t smoke

Alternatives to cleaning agents

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:40:19 +0000

As I said from my previous post I will be dealing with the alternatives of cleaning agents. Anyway here it goes, undeniably even if cleaning agents have harmful substances and cost much money from us we tend to buy this stuff just to make our living space clean. We don’t think of the consequences it would make in the future as long as we are clean its okay.

Water, salt, vinegar and baking soda are good examples of the safest items one can use for effective housekeeping. They work extremely well and leave us with a happier wallet. You can find thousands of tips on their uses from the internet as well as from friends.

Instead of using air freshener in the room, one can place indoor plants because it absorbs the unpleasant smell in the rooms. It also produces oxygen which can lighten up the ambiance in the room. By doing this, you are able to lessen the emission of CFC in the ozone layer.

The possibilities of alternative cleaning agents are endless so you should be clever enough to discover it. There is so much we can do at home is small ways that will help the environment, every little change helps.

The right pillows

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 09:57:33 +0000

Accordingly nearly one-third of our lives sleeping, so it pays to know all the options and choose which types of pillows, sheets, and comforters are right for you.

The Pillow Test:

Stop punching pillows in the store. Instead use these easy indicators to check a pillow’s quality.

Down or feather-filled: Fold pillow in half on the floor or a flat surface. Squeeze out the air and release. It should return to its original shape.
Synthetic: Fold pillow in half on the floor or a flat surface and place a tennis shoe on top; release. The pillow should pop out from under the shoe and return to its original shape.

Thread Count:

Thread count is the number of threads woven into one square inch of fabric. A higher number equals softer linens. Take care of your bed linens by laundering them once a week in warm water.

140 to 180 count (muslin sheets): Usually at lower price point.
180+ count (percale sheets): A tightly woven, smooth cotton.
250 to 300 count: Sheets begin to feel silky and are more durable.
300 to 400 count: Considered luxury sheets.
400+ count: The added comfort is slight; it’s not worth spending the extra money.

Feather and Down:

Down comforters (also called duvets) are usually the top layer of beding. Inexpensive duvet covers can quickly change the look of your bed.

Goose down is fluffer than duck.
Fluff down comforters by hand frequently. Feather comforters should occasionally be put in a dryer on the highest heat setting to battle dust mites.
If you dry-clean down comforters once or twice yearly, they should last 8 to 10 years.