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HOME
REMEDIES
When one thinks of traditional
home remedies one gets a cosy feeling associated with wise grandmothers
and simple, natural ingredients like turmeric, ginger, pepper, and
honey. Members of the older generation in India relied heavily on
Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, as they were
not convinced of the efficacy and safety of modern allopathic treatments.
It was largely due to their experience and knowledge of the medicinal
properties of various herbs that they were able to treat common diseases
like diarrhoea, gripes, cough, cold, fever, etc. Even today, it is
quite common for parents to try to treat common illnesses at home
by these methods rather than rush to the doctor at the first sneeze.
This
section on home remedies offers safe, natural alternatives to conventional
medicines and treatments. The remedies recommended have been tried
at home or have been passed down from generation to generation or
have been referred from reliable medical literature. There are several
remedies for each illness; many of them are complex preparations.
However, for simplicity the remedies suggested in this section are
restricted to common kitchen herbs or household strategies, we have
also mentioned in the end the three types of doshas: Vata, Pitta
and Kapha.
Individuals
react differently to these remedies. From the several options available
for each condition select the one that sounds the best to you. Observe
how these work on your system. If the desired result is not achieved
then try another approach.
In general,
remedies should be taken till the symptoms disappear which could
be a week to 10 days. However, in chronic cases it may take time
(months) to cure the condition. It must be noted that in certain
cases besides the suggested remedies a change in dietary habits,
life style, and exercise program may be necessary for complete cure
or to prevent the re-occurrence of the disease. In any case these
remedies are not a substitute for consulting your doctor.
If you are
already under a doctor's care these remedies can be used in conjunction
with prescribed drugs. Slowly as your condition improves dependency
on the prescribed drugs can be reduced. All this should be done
with the knowledge and under the supervision of your doctor.
The conditions
mentioned are general or common problems and do not encompass the
more severe or complicated cases.
In case of
any medical emergency or when in doubt - IMMEDIATELY CONSULT
YOUR DOCTOR.
We have listed
a few of the common diseases what they mean and there home remedial
cures.
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