Thursday, August 28, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Natural Expectorant Remedies for Phlegm
Natural Expectorant Remedies for Phlegm
Several naturally available substances have properties of an expectorant. They help to push out phlegm.
An expectorant thins out the mucus and helps to expel it from the bronchial tubes and lungs. This helps to make breathing easier. It is very important for an affected patient to expel mucus. Coughing helps to clear the mucus buildup in the chest and the lungs. It makes breathing easier. If you have common colds, flu, bronchitis, sinus congestion or pneumonia, it is necessary to get the phlegm out of the system.
Licorice
Licorice is a root which has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes for centuries. Licorice tastes sweeter than sugar. It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antispasmodic properties. It is also a very good expectorant. Licorice helps to break down the thick phlegm and push it out. It can also help to soothe the irritation due to the inflammation in the respiratory tract and throat. It is advisable to drink licorice root tea twice a day to make the best use of its expectorant properties.
Garlic
Garlic has several medicinal properties. Garlic can be used as a steam inhaler. Garlic based cough syrup can be prepared by grating a garlic and mixing it with a teaspoon of honey. It would help to thin and push out the phlegm. Garlic is a decongestant as well as an expectorant.
Onion
Onion is a natural decongestant and an expectorant. You can eat raw onion slices. It is very easy to do so if you develop a taste for it. Grated onion can be combined with grated garlic and honey to be more effective.
Eucalyptus Oil
Apply eucalyptus oil or Vicks to your chest and rub it vigorously so that some warmth is generated. This will be of great help thin out and loosen the phlegm.
Ginger
Ginger is a natural expectorant. Drinking ginger tea 3 times a day can help to loosen the phlegm and expel it. Add grated ginger to water and boil it. Strain it after it cools and it is ready for drinking. Honey can also be added to ginger tea as it is also an expectorant. It will sweeten the tea and add to its taste.
Steam
One of the best methods to get rid of phlegm is to inhale steam from a vaporizer. Moist air helps to loosen the phlegm from the air tubes and expel it.
These are some of the natural expectorants which will help you to get rid of phlegm.
Don’t
If you have phlegm in your air tubes and lungs it is essential to stop smoking. Smoke can irritate nasal passages and aggravate the problem. Certain over the counter expectorant syrups, suppress mucus are available. Don’t over use them.
References
health911.com: Coughs
An expectorant thins out the mucus and helps to expel it from the bronchial tubes and lungs. This helps to make breathing easier. It is very important for an affected patient to expel mucus. Coughing helps to clear the mucus buildup in the chest and the lungs. It makes breathing easier. If you have common colds, flu, bronchitis, sinus congestion or pneumonia, it is necessary to get the phlegm out of the system.
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Licorice
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Licorice is a root which has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes for centuries. Licorice tastes sweeter than sugar. It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antispasmodic properties. It is also a very good expectorant. Licorice helps to break down the thick phlegm and push it out. It can also help to soothe the irritation due to the inflammation in the respiratory tract and throat. It is advisable to drink licorice root tea twice a day to make the best use of its expectorant properties.
Garlic
Garlic has several medicinal properties. Garlic can be used as a steam inhaler. Garlic based cough syrup can be prepared by grating a garlic and mixing it with a teaspoon of honey. It would help to thin and push out the phlegm. Garlic is a decongestant as well as an expectorant.
Onion
Onion is a natural decongestant and an expectorant. You can eat raw onion slices. It is very easy to do so if you develop a taste for it. Grated onion can be combined with grated garlic and honey to be more effective.
Eucalyptus Oil
Apply eucalyptus oil or Vicks to your chest and rub it vigorously so that some warmth is generated. This will be of great help thin out and loosen the phlegm.
Ginger
Ginger is a natural expectorant. Drinking ginger tea 3 times a day can help to loosen the phlegm and expel it. Add grated ginger to water and boil it. Strain it after it cools and it is ready for drinking. Honey can also be added to ginger tea as it is also an expectorant. It will sweeten the tea and add to its taste.
Steam
One of the best methods to get rid of phlegm is to inhale steam from a vaporizer. Moist air helps to loosen the phlegm from the air tubes and expel it.
- Elevate your pillow so that the phlegm does not get back to the lungs.
- Drink lots of water as it thins out the mucus and helps its expulsion.
- Hot spicy foods like chilli peppers help to loosen the mucus.
- Hot tea will also help to loosen the mucus.
These are some of the natural expectorants which will help you to get rid of phlegm.
Don’t
If you have phlegm in your air tubes and lungs it is essential to stop smoking. Smoke can irritate nasal passages and aggravate the problem. Certain over the counter expectorant syrups, suppress mucus are available. Don’t over use them.
References
health911.com: Coughs
umm.edu : Eucalyptus
Natural Remedies for Throat Infection
Natural Remedies for Throat Infection
Throat infection is caused by virus or bacteria. Viral throat infection which is caused by a virus as the name itself suggests is more contagious. The most common types of bacterial throat infections are strep throat and mycoplasma. Strep throat is caused by bacteria called streptococcus. It infects the oral pharynx and tonsils. Symptoms of throat infection are
Treatment of Throat Infection
Throat infection is generally treated with antibiotics. However antibiotics are effective only against bacterial infection. The most commonly used antibiotics to treat strep throat are amoxicillin and clindamycin. Some pain killers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen are also used. Viral throat infection should not be treated with antibiotics.
Some of these medications can lead to side effects. A variety of home remedies exist for throat infection which are equally effective but would not cause any side effects. These natural remedies for throat infection stimulate the immune system to fight bacteria.
Throat Infection Precautions
When you have throat infection it is necessary take rest and keep yourself hydrated. You have to keep away from tobacco smoke and alcohol vapors which may irritate the throat and lungs.
Herbal Remedies for Throat Infection
Several natural remedies can help to get rid of sore throat
- Pain or irritation of the throat
- Low grade fever
- Difficulty in swallowing food and liquids
- Throat redness
- Cough
Treatment of Throat Infection
Throat infection is generally treated with antibiotics. However antibiotics are effective only against bacterial infection. The most commonly used antibiotics to treat strep throat are amoxicillin and clindamycin. Some pain killers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen are also used. Viral throat infection should not be treated with antibiotics.
Some of these medications can lead to side effects. A variety of home remedies exist for throat infection which are equally effective but would not cause any side effects. These natural remedies for throat infection stimulate the immune system to fight bacteria.
Throat Infection Precautions
When you have throat infection it is necessary take rest and keep yourself hydrated. You have to keep away from tobacco smoke and alcohol vapors which may irritate the throat and lungs.
Herbal Remedies for Throat Infection
Several natural remedies can help to get rid of sore throat
- Different types of herbal tea can provide relief from the symptoms of sore throat. Licorice and chamomile tea provide relief from throat irritation. Chamomile tea has analgesic properties. It also prevents dehydration.
- Take a glass of warm water. Add some honey and lemon juice to it. Drinking this mixture will provide relief from the throat pain and irritation.
- Add cumin seeds and a few pieces of garlic to a glass of water and boil it. Drink it when it is lukewarm.
- Cinnamon is a very effective remedy for sore throat. Take a glass of hot water and add a teaspoon each of cinnamon, honey and black pepper. Consume small sips of the liquid at regular intervals.
- Sage is a herb used to treat pharyngitis and other types of sore throat in the form of tincture. It reduces the inflammation of the mucous membranes of the throat.
- To reduce the discomfort you can drink a glass of warm milk with a teaspoon of turmeric added to it.
- Apple cider vinegar helps to treat the bacterial infection and reduce the inflammation. Add a tablespoon each of apple cider vinegar and honey to warm water. Drink it at regular intervals, holding is as long as possible in the throat before swallowing it.
- Cut a ginger root to small pieces and boil it in a cup of water. Add two teaspoons of honey and sip it slowly.
- Goldenseal root will provide relief from throat inflammation. Add a teaspoon of goldenseal root to half liter of water and boil it. Drink the mixture at regular intervals.
- One of the most commonly used remedies is salt water gargle.
- Add some fenugreek seeds to water and boil it for some time. This can be used to gargle when it cools down.
- Add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to water and boil it. Gargling this will not only provide relief but also cure the inflammation
- Wheatgrass juice is quite effective in treating throat infection. It contains chlorophyll which helps to reduce the inflammation and pain.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Sister Hina: Offering NEW ~QURAN~ COURSE - JOIN IF YOU WANT TO
Assalam alykum WarehmatuAllahi Wabarakatuh
Dear sister,
AlhamduliAllah I planned to start another english group for level 1 at 8:30p.m EST-9:30 EST on Monday / Wednesday / Thursday /Friday (Friday even later than this). or 11-12a.m ESt on Sunday/Tuesday.pls email me with ur suitable days or sutiable later time on Friday.
mail: Hina Malik mayaabc@hotmail.com
class details:
The class will be on skype.
the duration of class is one hour per week.
No makeups if u missed the class.
try to record or request ur fellows to record the class if u know u will be missing.
Syllables: we will be covering the first book of ustadha Kareema. u will be assesed after every chapter and u must pass it for graduating to the next chapter , and finally pass all the test of book 1 to complete level 1 to graduate into level2.
for passing all the 3 books will lead u to learn the Jazarriyah ( mathumatul muqadimah feema yajibo a'la Qar'el Qur'ani An ya'lamah) and acheive in ijazah in Jazariyyah which will lead to acheive an Ijazah in Hafs Un Asim Min tareeqat Ash Shatibiyyah.
Expectation:
students must be regular and punctual for the class.
Kindly don't register If u r not serious and do hard work.
u must revise ur reading practice lesson and try to acheive good level in it.
u must revise theory and do ur home work for better learning.
Fee:
the fee is 25$ per month.
U must have to pay in advance and the fee is not reserved for the next month if u will leave in the middle of month.
u must have to inform a month before if u stop taking classes in a group.
u must have to pay for the vacations if u wnat to keep urself with the group.
email me back if u r interested .
take a momemt to spread it to ur contacts may be it will reach to some one who is really in need.
Jazakum Allahu Khair
Wasalam,
Dear sister,
AlhamduliAllah I planned to start another english group for level 1 at 8:30p.m EST-9:30 EST on Monday / Wednesday / Thursday /Friday (Friday even later than this). or 11-12a.m ESt on Sunday/Tuesday.pls email me with ur suitable days or sutiable later time on Friday.
mail: Hina Malik mayaabc@hotmail.com
class details:
The class will be on skype.
the duration of class is one hour per week.
No makeups if u missed the class.
try to record or request ur fellows to record the class if u know u will be missing.
Syllables: we will be covering the first book of ustadha Kareema. u will be assesed after every chapter and u must pass it for graduating to the next chapter , and finally pass all the test of book 1 to complete level 1 to graduate into level2.
for passing all the 3 books will lead u to learn the Jazarriyah ( mathumatul muqadimah feema yajibo a'la Qar'el Qur'ani An ya'lamah) and acheive in ijazah in Jazariyyah which will lead to acheive an Ijazah in Hafs Un Asim Min tareeqat Ash Shatibiyyah.
Expectation:
students must be regular and punctual for the class.
Kindly don't register If u r not serious and do hard work.
u must revise ur reading practice lesson and try to acheive good level in it.
u must revise theory and do ur home work for better learning.
Fee:
the fee is 25$ per month.
U must have to pay in advance and the fee is not reserved for the next month if u will leave in the middle of month.
u must have to inform a month before if u stop taking classes in a group.
u must have to pay for the vacations if u wnat to keep urself with the group.
email me back if u r interested .
take a momemt to spread it to ur contacts may be it will reach to some one who is really in need.
Jazakum Allahu Khair
Wasalam,
Hina Malik
Tajweed Instructor
The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it." [Bukhari]
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