Health

[The March Hare]

Remedies

Indigestion - add a sthingyful of Ground Cardamon into a cup of coffee.


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Insomnia - Eat a lettuce sandwich before going to bed.


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Car sickness - Eat some crystallised ginger.


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A cure for headaches, without using chemicals. Take a lime, cut it in half and rub on your forehead. The throbbing will go away.

[The March Hare]

It is always a good
idea to have a book
on First Aid to hand
in case of an
emergency.
Maybe this one.
FIRST AID



ASTHMA

To avoid asthma being irritated by the mites in pillows, put pillow in tumble dryer on hot setting for 20 minutes, this will kill off the mites.

STINGS

Bees leave their stings in, so first priority is to carefully remove the sting. Then soothe the skin with a solution of bicarbonate soda and water.


REMEMBER - B is for bicarbonate


Wasp stings should be bathed with vinegar.

REMEMBER - VW - Vinegar for wasp stings.

If the sting is in the mouth, sucking an ice cube will ease the discomfort but medical help should be sought.

As some people are allergic to stings MEDICAL HELP SHOULD BE SOUGHT IMMEDIATELY at the first sign of excessive swelling or difficulty in breathing.


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I have received a tip from Anita Jones saying if you seem to be experiencing an allergic reaction, such as something which makes your tongue swell, break open 2 Benedryl capsules and immediately put the contents under your tongue with a drink of water. Proceed immediately to hospital.

I would like to stress I have no medical knowledge and, with all medication, other considerations come into play such as, medical history, other medication being taken, age, state of health etc. etc. I am also told that if you are prone to allergic reactions carrying an EPI-PEN (adrenaline pen) is a good idea.

Also, drugs can be different in various countries.

Thanks to Anita for sending this in.


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MENINGITIS/SEPTICAEMIA

As the early symptoms of meningitis/Septicaemia can be similar to a cold or flu I think it is worth reiterating things to be aware of regarding this illness.

Symptoms in babies under two CAN include the following but it must be stressed this is not always the case, nor does it mean that a baby showing any of these symptoms definitely has meningitis - this is just meant as a guide, obviously, if you are at all worried professional advice should be sought.

The infant my seem irritable and object to being handled.
Their body may be floppy or perhaps stiff and jerky.
Their cry may be high pitched and different to normal.
They may seem reluctant to wake up.
They may be frequently sick (not just after feeds)
The skin may appear blotchy or pale.
The soft spot on the baby's head may be tight or bulging.
If there is a red/purple rash, gently push a glass tumbler over the spots and if they do not fade with the pressure, seek medical help immediately.

Symptoms of older children can be different, these can include:-

Headache
High temperature, feet and colds could be cold.
Rapid breathing.
Pains in joints and/or muscles.
Sickness and/or diarrhoea.
Drowsiness and/or confusion
Sensitivity to light.
Sore/stiff neck - moving their chin to their chest will cause discomfort.
Stomach pains.
A red/purple rash or blotches which do not disappear when pressed.


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A recent report by The Meningitis Research Foundation has found that early symptoms of blood poisoning (which is often associated with meningitis) can appear a long time before some of the more widely known e.g. light sensitivity and rashes. These early warning signs in children under 17 years old often include:

cold hands and feet,
leg pains, and
abnormal skin colour.
If in any doubt seek professional medical advice as quickly as possible.


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STROKE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Early diagnosis and treatment after a stroke can make a considerable difference; professional treatment received within three hours of the stroke can sometimes mean the effects can be totally reversed.

It is, therefore, imperative for us all to be aware of how to recognise when someone has, in fact, suffered a stroke as the symptoms are often mistaken as a dizzy spell, too much alcohol, or a trip.

There are 3 easy steps; please take a minute to learn them as it could make all the difference!

If there is any likelihood that someone may have suffered a stroke, as them the following questions:-



Ask the individual to SMILE.

Ask them to RAISE BOTH ARMS

Ask them to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (coherently)



If they have trouble with any of these tasks call emergency immediately and describe the symptoms.

Sent in my Angela Davey

COLDS/FLU

As antibiotics do not help either a cold or flu, the best thing to do is to bring the temperature down by taking a simple pain killer such as paracetamol. Children should be given something suitable for their age, such as Calpol.

Increase fluid intake - water based drinks are best NOT ALCOHOL.

There are many "old wives tales" about cold remedies the latest I have heard is - boil up some lemonade in a saucepan and drink it as hot as possible, this is supposed to help ease the cold symptoms - I suppose anything is worth a try!


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HEADACHE

Take a lime, cut it in half and rub on your forehead. Throbbing will go away.

MOSQUITO BITES

To get rid of the itch try applying soap on the area and you will experience immediate relief.

I am told haemorrhoid cream also does the trick.

SPLINTERS

Before using tweezers or needles try putting adhesive tape over the splinter and then pulling it off. This often removes the splinter painlessly and easily.

[The March Hare]

Another popular remedy for spots is to cover the offending pimple with toothpaste before you go to bed. In the morning it will be far less angry (and sprakling clean too!!!).



I have been told this can dry the skin which can cause more problems than the offending spot.


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Egg white on nappy rash provides a barrier and seems to clear the rash up.

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As soon as you burn yourself liberally apply PURE vanilla extract to the spot and you won't develop a blister or experience any pain. It is important you use PURE vanilla not imitation.

[The March Hare]

Exfoliators
Try using old coffee grounds. Apply the grounds and scrub gently after you have washed with your regular soap. It will leave your skin nice and smooth as the coffee contains natural oils. Once you rinse the grounds off the coffee smell will be gone.



Take a small handful of caster sugar and moisten under the tap. Apply to face massaging until dissolved and rinse off with warm water. Safe, non-abrasive, cheap and skin feels wonderful afterwards.

[The March Hare]

NATURAL REMEDIES

The following hints and tips have been received from visitors to Hints and Things site -

A relief for hay fever without the usual adverse side effects -

a: avoid dairy products (substitute soya instead)

b: try getting hold of locally produced honey.

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To relieve a sore throat pour 300mls of boiling water into a jug with a sliced lemon and a tablesthingy of honey. Add a teasthingy of fresh sage if you have a headache or a half a teasthingy of ginger if you have a cold. Leave to cool and then strain. Take 2 teasthingys 3 times a day.

[The March Hare]

Cough Mixtures
Take 1 dessert sthingy of sugar or honey (more if required), 2 tablesthingys of vinegar and a good knob of butter or margarine. Heat gently until the fat has melted and then sip. Relieves those dry chesty coughs particularly well.



Juice from a couple of fresh lemons (or bottled juice will do), plus two tablesthingys of honey taken with a couple of paracetamol are just as effective as cough medicines and sweets.

These remedies have been handed down by grandmother and mother to Barry Rowe.


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Grapefruit seed extract (available from health food shops) can be used for many things. Excellent preventative for "gyppy" tummy (diarrhoea) when travelling; it stops pain from stings and sea urchin spines and can also be used to clean objects and surfaces.

Grown an Aloe Vera plant in your home and you will always have a handy cure for burns and other cuts. Cut a small piece of the leaf and split it, then apply the gel to the burn or wound. Also very good for sunburn.




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To control diarrhoea heat up a cup of milk and ground black pepper (about three shakes). Then drink the mixture.


Alternatively, get a bottle of 7-up or lemonade (i.e. the colourless, carbonated drink not the bitter lemon variety), get rid of the fizz and

[The March Hare]

To stop mosquito bites itching lick with your own saliva.



Or meat tenderiser. A white granular powder made from papaya derivatives (also called papain). Mix about 1 teasthingy of the tenderizer into 1 cup of water. Just dab onto bite and it will stop itching right away. This keeps well in a clean screw top jar.

[juicyjude]

These are really useful Bob, thanks chuckles

[jj]

To prevent Mosquito's biting you... take yeast tablets for 2 weeks prior to going on holiday and while you are there.... the little buggas hate yeast!

[jj]

Did you know that those tiny painful sores inside your mouth which can take weeks to heal can be set right by just putting a teabag where it hurts you most??

Tea contains Tannins,which stop the pain almost immediately and coat the sore,so irritants that interfere with healing cant reach it.

As needed,applications of a regular teabag dipped in lukewarm water and placed over the sore for several minutes,completes the action

[juicyjude]

All truly fascinating and mozzies hate lemon!!!

[jj]

WARTS:
Try taping a slice of garlic to the wart. Be sure to first protect the surrounding skin with petroleum jelly.

[jj]

VOMITING AND NAUSEA:


• Sucking a piece of ice controls vomiting.
• Eat 1/2 tsp. ground cumin seeds.
• Cinnamon and sliced ginger work by interrupting nausea signals sent from the stomach to the brain. If you are an herbal tea drinker, simply sprinkle cinnamon on the tea and drink. To make ginger tea, simmer a few slices of ginger in hot tea water.

[jj]

VARICOSE VEINS:
Take 2-3 tsp. black strap molasses orally daily. This also treats all kinds of circulatory ailments.

[jj]

TOOTHACHE & MOUTH PAIN:
To ease toothache or other mouth pain, make a tea by boiling 1 Tbls. fresh peppermint in 1 cup water and adding a little salt. Peppermint is an antiseptic and contains menthol, which relieves pain when applied to skin surfaces.

[jj]

SUNBURN:

Mix 2 tsp. tomato juice and 1/4 cup buttermilk. Apply to affected area. Rinse after 1/2 hour.

[jj]

STOMACH ACIDITY:

• Drink coconut water 3-4 times a day.
• Have a plateful of watermelon and/or cucumber every hour.

[jj]

STOMACH ACHE:

A simple cure for a stomachache is to dissolve 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon in 1 cup warm water, cover and let sit for 15 minutes, then drink it like tea. This remedy can also ease diarrhea and flatulence.

[jj]

SPLINTERS:

• Lay scotch tape over the splinter and pull off.
• Soak the area in vegetable oil for a few minutes before removing with tweezers.

[marmaris98]

put metholated spirits on a wart and it kills it. it takes a long time but it does work.

try avon's skin so soft woodland fresh dry oil spray for mozzies, that works a treat