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Children Treatments

Safety tips for Children in Monsoon Season

How Children get Health problems in Monsoon Season?

Monsoon or rainy season brings relief from hot summers. All age groups get excited with cool breeze, droplets of water and the sweet smell of earth. Kids in monsoon love to play outdoors and have fun with their friends. But monsoon is key to all health problems and diseases in children. Monsoon along with cool environment, greenery, it also brings seasonal infections, mosquitoes and diseases. The wet and cool temperatures in monsoon develop and extend several bacteria and viruses. In monsoon there will be sudden change in temperature and weather that affects our children’s health. Many children get affected by continuous changes in weather along with infections and water based diseases. It is important to take care of children in monsoon to keep them away from many diseases and infections. With proper care and tips parents can help children stay away from diseases and allergies.

What are Major Health Problems in Children?

Some major health problems in children in monsoon are caused due to mosquitoes, water infections, food infections, bacteria and germs. Here is the list of health problems during monsoon in children

  • Cold and cough
  • Flu
  • Sore throat
  • Dengue
  • Typhoid
  • Malaria
  • diarrhea
  • Cholera
  • Jaundice
  • Viral fever
  • Fungal infections
  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Pneumonia
  • Hepatitis
  • Allergies
  • Mumps
  • Measles
  • Vomiting
  • Chikungunya
  • Leptospirosis

Children with weak immune system should be taken care properly to avoid viral infections. Parents should keep home and surroundings clean to avoid monsoon infections and diseases. Keep rooms ventilating in day time and close all the doors and windows in the evenings to keep the room warm and also to avoid mosquitoes and insects.

Safety Tips for Children :

Children in monsoon should follow some safety tips to stay healthy and avoid health problems in monsoon. Some safety precautions for children during monsoon are

  • Children should carry umbrellas and rain coats to avoid drenching in rain
  • Children should avoid outside food in order to stop food borne infections
  • Drink boiled water to stay away from water borne diseases
  • Children should keep surroundings clean and dry
  • Eat a balanced diet to build immune system
  • Wash your hands and legs frequently to avoid germs
  • Keep your hands and feet dry to avoid fungal infections
  • Trim your nails of both hands and legs to prevent infections
  • Take a bath with clean and hot water after getting wet in rain.

Homeopathy Treatment for Children :

Homeopathy is a natural treatment, it uses natural substances made from plants and vegetables for treatment. Homeopathy treatment is safe, painless and has no side effects and it can be used by all age groups including children. Homeopathy medicine is gentle but effective and very useful for children. Homeopathy treatment aims to improve body’s self healing system and immune system in order to avoid diseases and infections later in life. Remedies used for treatment are sweet pills and liquids which are suitable for kids and are effective in treating many seasonal infections and diseases in children.

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Sinus Treatments

5 Common infections of Sinus

Sinus is also called as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis is the inflammation of sinuses i.e. tissues lining in the sinuses. These air filled cavities in the bones surrounding the nose and forehead swell and block the passage that drains the sinuses when they are infected with bacteria and virus. When the way gets blocked due to infections mucus and pus forms in sinuses and causes thick nasal mucus, plugged nose, facial pain and headache. Sinuses are divided into several types depending on the time period of infection how long symptoms of sinus infect and severity of the infection. Acute sinusitis, subacute sinusitis, chronic sinusitis and recurrent sinusitis are the different types of sinus or sinusitis.

Symptoms of Sinusitis :

Symptoms of sinusitis vary from person to person depending on the type of sinus infection. Some common symptoms of sinusitis are

  • Headache
  • Pressure and facial pain
  • Blocked nose
  • Dizziness
  • Fever
  • Congestion
  • Cough
  • Poor ability to smell and detect odors (hypsomia)
  • Halitosis (bad breath)
  • Tiredness
  • Toothache
  • Sore throat
  • Pus in the nasal cavity
  • Fatigue
  • Ear pain
  • Facial swelling
  • Tenderness of the face
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Sinus attacks in the season :

Sinus attacks or symptoms of sinus infections increase when the season changes. Seasonal changes usually result in change in quality of air and temperatures, which tends to various infections, discomforts and also increases chances of viral and bacterial infections leading to health problems. When season changes there will be a change in air quality and temperature, this change makes our sinuses become abnormally sensitive and discomfort. When sinuses or air filled cavities becomes sensitive they swell and block the passage. Bacteria and virus attack when passages are blocked and cause irritation and infections. This leads to

headache and other discomforts of sinusitis. Winter season affects your sinuses mostly due to cold and moist. Dust allergies, pollution, and many other situations may lead to sinusitis or sinus infection, to control and avoid sinusitis one should avoid the triggers. Sinusitis should be treated properly to avoid complications, if it is not treated correctly or left untreated it may lead to other complications like toothache, ear problems, eyesight problems and other problems. With the help of nasal spray we can keep our nasal passages moist and avoid discomfort and irritation.

Homeopathy for Sinus pain

Homeopathy is a natural form of treatment that focuses on treating a person completely. Homeopathy treatment for sinus is a best and safe treatment and gives positive results by treating the sinusitis and also its triggers. Homeopathy treatment for sinus is a safe and has no side effects. Homeopathy treatment for sinus can be used to all age groups from children to elders. Sinus treatment in homeopathy uses pills and liquid made out of natural substances like plants, vegetables and other natural substances and have no side effects. Homeopathy treatment for sinusitis not only cures sinus but also the triggers like allergies, headache and other discomforts of it like facial pain. Homeopathy treatment also improves body’s immunity.

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Green Tea Health Tips

Amazing Benefits of Green Tea

Green Tea Benefits

What is Green Tea?

Intake of green tea is significantly improving due to several health benefits, the nutrients present in it improves immunity, helps in controlling heart attack, hypertension and also controls cholesterol levels.

Green Tea is made from the unoxidized camellia sinensis. The leaves are plucked and steamed to preserve the green quality and to control oxidization. Green Tea is originated in china 3000 years ago. It has now become popular all over the world. Green Tea is treated as a healthier substitute to other beverages as it cleanses and heals our body from inside. It has a refreshing and soothing taste, it has less caffeine when compared to other tea varieties. Green tea extracts are used in traditional Chinese and Indian remedie. There are different types of green tea available now, these different varieties emerge due to the different growing conditions, locations and methods of their cultivation.

Green Tea Benefits

Nutritional Values of Green Tea :

Green tea is loaded with vitamins and minerals. It contains important vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin H and vitamin B. Green tea is good source of antioxidants and alkaloids. Green tea has no fats and it has no or very low calories.
Green tea contains minerals like iron, magnesium, calcium, copper, zinc and fluoride. It also contains riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, and pantothenic acid. Green tea contains tannins which are produced by plants. It contains caffeine but the percentage of caffeine is very low when compared to other beverages.
Green tea contains antioxidant properties, polyphenols, theophylline and has anti bacterial properties.

Amazing Benefits of Green Tea :

Here is the list of incredible health benefits of Green Tea
Weight loss– Polyphenol in the green tea control the level of fat and improves metabolism.
Treat cancer– Green tea contains antioxidants and polyphenol decrease the tumor growth and protect against various types of cancers.
Healthy heart– Green tea control cholesterol and protects from formation of clots, which is the main cause of heart attack.
Controls BP– Green tea contains polyphenols, which helps to treat high BP and controls BP.
Treats allergies– Antioxidants, EGCG and flavonoids present in green tea helps to fight common allergies, cough and cold.
Good for hair– Antioxidants and EGCG present in green tea stimulates hair growth, soften the hair, treats dandruff and psoriasis naturally.
Good for skin– Regular intake of green tea helps to get glowing and soft skin. Control signs of aging, sun burns, wrinkles, lines and sagging skin.
Controls diabetes– Green tea helps people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Green tea controls sugar levels.
Stress and depression– Antioxidants and thiamine in green tea control stress, anxiety and gives smoothening and fresh feeling. It helps to fight depression.
Increase immunity– Vitamin C, antioxidants, polyphenols and flavonoids in green tea improves immune system.
Alzheimer’s disease– Bioactive compounds in green tea control the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Green tea protects brain cells from damage.
Tooth problems and bad breath– Catechin an antioxidant present in green tea destroys bacteria in the mouth, treat dental problems and bad breath.
Green tea also control cardiovascular diseases, treat stomach problems, treat arthritis and helps people with asthma.

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H1N1 Influenza Treatments

Know the Causes/Symptoms of H1N1 Influenza

H1N1 influenza is also known as Swine flu and it is a viral infection. Swine flu is a contagious respiratory disease. Swine flu symptoms are same as seasonal influenza in people. It is originated in pigs and now spreading from person to person. Swine flu spreads in flu seasons just like other common seasonal flu. Swine flu spreads fast from person to person through air with a simple cough and sneeze and causes fever, headache, chills, fatigue and so on. Swine flu is a severe condition which can be life threatening. Swine flu virus sticks on things like tables, chairs, doorknobs and attacks when a person comes in contact with these.

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What Causes H1N1 Influenza :

H1N1 Influenza is caused by a virus that infects pigs. This virus mutated in a way such that it can also affect humans. Mutation is a process where the viruses change their genes. Swine flu is very contagious and spread through saliva and mucus particles. This influenza virus enters body through eyes, nose and mouth. Coughing and sneezing releases the germs into air and these germs easily enters other persons through breath. H1N1 virus also rest on hard surfaces like chairs, tables etc, when a person touches them this virus stick to their hands and when he touch his hand near eyes or nose or mouth the virus easily enters the body.

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Symptoms of H1N1 Influenza :

Symptoms of this virus starts 3 days after a person have been exposed to virus and lasts up to 7-8 days. Symptoms are

  • Cough
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Body aches
  • Chills
  • Sore throat
  • Loss of appetite
  • Running nose
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea and vomiting

Like the regular flu, swine flu can also lead to more problems like lung infections and breathing problems. Affect of swine flu is severe on infants, children, elder people, and pregnant women and in people with asthma, diabetes, and lung problems.
Good way to avoid swine flu is to get seasonal flu vaccines. There are two types of flu vaccine they are trivalent flu vaccine and quadrivalent vaccine. Easy ways to prevent H1N1 flu are

  • Frequently washing hands with soap or hand sanitizer
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
  • Cover your nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
  • Avoid going to large gatherings.

When you get sick avoid going out and stay at home until your fever breaks or until you are fine.

How to Identify it :

H1N1flu is the same as normal seasonal flu in general. The severity of the symptoms varies from mild to severe and sometimes requires hospitalization and emergency treatment. In some cases, severe complications such as pneumonia and respiratory failure can cause death. Few signs that H1N1 flu requires immediate treatment include

  • Trouble breathing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Trouble waking up

Symptoms of flu go away and come back with high fever, cough and cold
Fever with rash.

Homeopathy Treatment for H1N1 Influenza :

It is possible to prevent H1N1 influenza with homeopathy. Homeopathic preventive treatment should be given to all healthy people from infants to elder people; it can also be given to pregnant women. Based on symptoms homeopathy can offer an effective H1N1 Influenza treatment or swine flu treatment. Homeopathy treatment for H1N1 Influenza mainly focuses on improving immunity to fight against the virus.