Home Remedies for TEMPER TANTRUMS [121 of 140]

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TEMPER TANTRUMS

Techniques to Tame the Rage

It may happen at any time from about 14 months on. Your sweet cuddly baby suddenly becomes a raging monster, throwing a temper tantrum that reminds you of demonic possession. So you may be surprised to learn that temper tantrums are perfectly normal in humans of all ages, according to William Sobesky, Ph.D., assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and research psychologist at Children's Hospital, both in Denver.

''Everybody has tantrums. We don't ever outgrow them completely. As adults, we just get more subtle about expressing our displeasure,'' says Dr. Sobesky. ''Two-year-olds, on the other hand, are more direct and challenging. They just let it all hang out.''

Your role as parent of a child in his ''terrible twos'' is to teach him to control his rages, to learn some of that subtlety and restraint at which adults are so practiced. While the wild-eyed flailing and screaming that characterizes toddler tantrums usually diminishes--with help--by age three, some children have a more difficult time than others handling their tempers, Dr. Sobesky says.

When Tantrums Take the Breath Away If you're one of those unlucky parents whose child, in the throes of a tantrum, holds her breath, take a deep breath yourself--and then remember this: ''Breath-holding is almost always harmless,'' says Francis J. DiMario, Jr., M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics and neurology at the University of Connecticut in Farmington. While breath-holding can seem like a form of manipulation, children usually don't do it on purpose, Dr. DiMario explains. ''It's actually a reflex, triggered when the crying child forcefully exhales the majority of air in her lungs. At that point she becomes silent--her mouth is open but nothing comes out.'' Most of the time, these breath-holding incidents are resolved in 30 to 60 seconds, when the child catches her breath and begins yelling again. There's not very much you can do about this unpredictable sequence of events, says Dr. DiMario.

But here are some techniques that can help you prevent the terrible twos from stretching into the terrible twelves.

Recognize and avoid flash points. Kids are more likely to lash out if they're tired, hungry or feeling rushed. ''If you can predict those times when there will be problems, often you can work around them,'' says Dr. Sobesky.

You may be able to eliminate the dreaded checkout-line tantrums, for example, by not shopping when your child is hungry. A child who throws a fit during the morning ''rush hour'' around the house--when parents are headed for work and older siblings for school--may need to get up a half-hour earlier. ''Know your child's bad times so you can prevent tantrums,'' says Dr. Sobesky.

Intervene early. It's a lot easier to stop a tantrum that's just starting than one in full bloom, says Dr. Sobesky. With young children, distraction often works. ''Get them interested in something else, such as a toy or a game,'' he says. ''Even getting silly or tickling them sometimes works.''

MEDICAL ALERT

When to See the Doctor In very rare instances, a child who becomes emotionally upset and holds her breath may have a true seizure. ''She may lose consciousness, get stiff, make a few jerking movements and then resume breathing,'' he says. ''The first time anything like this happens, it can be really scary,'' says Francis J. DiMario, Jr., M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics and neurology at the University of Connecticut in Farmington. Though it may only happen once, you should report the episode to your doctor, says Dr. DiMario. Some neurological problems can also cause seizures, so your doctor may want to evaluate your child to make sure she is in good health. Dr. DiMario, who has studied the phenomenon and published his findings in the American Journal of Diseases of Children, offers these suggestions for coping with breath-holding episodes. * Treat the event the same way you would if your child fainted. Lay her flat on the ground with her head tipped to the side to avoid choking in case she vomits. * Be as reassuring as possible to the child, who may be disoriented afterward. * After the episode, once again set limits on bad behavior. Don't back off just to avoid breath-holding spells.

Switch from ''stop'' to ''go.'' Young children are more likely to respond to parental requests to do something--so-called go instructions--than to heed stop requests, says Mark Roberts, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Idaho State University in Pocatello. ''So if your child is yelling and screaming, ask him to come to you instead of asking him to stop screaming. He's more likely to obey,'' says Dr. Roberts.

Name that emotion. A two-year-old may not be able to express in words--or even understand--his feelings of rage. To give him some control over his emotions, you have to give them a name, says Lewis P. Lipsitt, Ph.D., professor of psychology and medical science and founding director of the Child Study Center at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

'' Without making a judgment about his emotions, try reflecting back to the child what he is feeling, such as 'Maybe you're angry because you can't have a cookie,' '' says Dr. Lipsitt. ''Then make it clear that despite his feelings, there are boundaries to his behavior. Tell him, 'Even though you are angry, you must not yell and scream in the store.' '' This helps to teach the child that there are certain situations where such behavior is not permitted.

Tell the truth about consequences. '' With younger children, it's often helpful to explain the consequences of their bad behavior,'' says Dr. Lipsitt. ''Explain things very simply: ' You are acting out of control and we don't allow that here. If you continue, you will have to go to your room.' ''

Call time-out. ''Chair time-outs are the discipline of choice for preschool children,'' says Dr. Roberts. He explains that a child who is having a tantrum should be required to sit on a chair that's next to a wall (away from all entertaining or dangerous objects) for a certain minimum period of time.

''From our research we know that less than one minute is not effective,'' says Dr. Roberts. Usually it takes between two and five minutes for the child to calm down, he says. You should not speak to the child during that time.

When the time is up and the child is calm, explain that his tantrums will not be tolerated. Then give a few suggestions for alternative behavior and allow things to return to normal, says Dr. Roberts.

Send the child to a time-out room. As many parents discover, an out-of-control toddler may not stay in a time-out chair. ''In these situations, a brief, solitary time-out in a separate room can be helpful,'' says Dr. Roberts.

''If the child refuses to stay on the time-out chair, take the child by the arm and put him in his room,'' he suggests. ''Close the door, hold it shut and wait for 60 seconds, listening carefully for 'dangerous' sounds--such as bouncing on the bed--that would require intervention. What usually happens is the child continues his tantrum at the door. After 60 seconds, carefully open the door, march the child back to the time-out chair and tell him to stay there and be quiet.'' You may have to do this three times or more before the child stays on the time-out chair, Dr. Roberts says. If a child aggressively and repeatedly refuses to stay on the chair during time-out, it's time to seek professional counsel, he adds.

Follow through on your warning. Once you tell a child that he'll have to take time-out in his room or in a chair, you must follow through consistently, adds Dr. Roberts. ''Otherwise, it's like the story of the boy who cried wolf. Empty warnings don't accomplish anything. Children tune them out like background music.''

Count to ten (or higher). It's not just the child who needs a time-out.You may need a break, too, especially if you are on the verge of losing control yourself after your child's temper outburst. ''Just tell the child, 'I'm too upset with you right now. I need to settle down before we talk,' '' suggests Dr. Sobesky.

''It's okay to be angry, but not okay to lose your temper,'' he says. '' When parents yell and scream, they're not being good role models for their kids. If you do lose your temper, apologize. Say, 'I'm sorry. That was my anger talking, not me.' Kids are very forgiving.''

Counter fear with love. A child who is having a temper outburst is likely to be frightened by the intensity of his own out-of-control emotions. ''Rage reactions scare the person who is angry,'' says Dr. Lipsitt. ''In the midst of anger, children often feel like hitting--which is a particularly upsetting feeling for an older child.''

The best way to bring these feelings under control is to express your love and concern. ''Tell the child that everything is going to be all right soon,'' says Dr. Lipsitt, ''and that his feelings are natural although not to be desired.''

Conjure up a calm image. A useful tip to try with your child to keep his temper under control is to ask him to imagine something calming or actually, physically cool, says Thomas Olkowski, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in private practice in Denver.

'' When the parents of one child I worked with tried this approach, the boy came up with a number of images to help him remember to 'keep cool.' Initially, he pictured himself sitting on a block of ice or going outside in a snowstorm. But he finally settled on a stuffed penguin as his imaginary reminder, because penguins always keep their cool.'' If they can't cut it out, help them cut it back. A child who is temperamentally a hothead isn't going to change overnight, but she can make small changes daily, says Dr. Olkowski. ''Let's say your child blows her stack three times a day. Pick a day and work with her to cut those outbursts down from three to two, just to give her a feeling of control. At that point she may think, 'Hey, I've done it once. Maybe I can do it again.' That gives her a sense of accomplishment.''

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Home Remedies for TONSILLITIS [120 of 140]

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TONSILLITIS

Tonsillitis refers to acute inflammation of the tonsils, which lie, one on each side of the throat. Chronic tonsillitis is a term applied to cases in which there is enlargement of the tonsils accompanied by repeated attacks of infection

Tonsillitis symptoms

Fever, Headache, body parts pain and general weakness

The main symptoms of tonsillitis are sore throat, fever, headache, pain in various parts of the body, difficulty in swallowing, and general weakness. The tonsils are seen to be inflamed and red when the mouth is opened wide. In many cases, spots of pus exude from them

Tonsillar lymph glands gets tender and enlarged

Externally, the tonsillar lymph glands, which lie just behind the angle of the jaw, are tender and enlarged. In severe cases, there may be pain in the ear.

· Pain in the throat (sometimes severe) that may last more than 48 hours and be associated with difficulty in swallowing. The pain may spread to the ears.

· The throat is reddened, the tonsils are swollen and may be coated or have white spots on them.

· Possibly a high temperature.

· Swollen lymph glands under the jaw and in the neck.

· Headache.

· Loss of voice or changes in the voice.

Tonsillitis causes

Toxic condition of the system, throat affliction and sudden chill

The chief cause of tonsillitis is a toxic condition of the system, which is brought to a head by a sudden lowering of vitality, resulting from exposure and sudden chill. The tonsils enlarge and get inflamed when the toxins cannot be got rid of through the normal channels of elimination such as the bowels, kidneys, and skin. A throat affliction of this kind is also associated with and is the result of chronic constipation, when toxins are reabsorbed into the bloodstream

Home Remedies for Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis treatment using Lime

Lime is one of the most effective remedies in the treatment of acute tonsillitis. A fresh lime squeezed in a glass of warm water, with four teaspoons of honey and a quarter teaspoon of common salt, should be sipped slowly in such cases

Tonsillitis treatment using Milk

Milk has been found valuable in tonsillitis. A glass of pure boiled milk, mixed with a pinch uf turmeric powder and pepper powder, should be taken every night for three nights in the treatment of this condition. It will bring beneficial results

Tonsillitis treatment using Vegetable Juices

Juices of carrot, beet, and cucumber, taken individually or in combination, are especially beneficial. The formula proportion recommended, when used in combination is 300 ml of carrot juice, 100 ml of beet juice, and 100 ml of cucumber juice

Tonsillitis treatment using Banafsha Flowers

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Banafsha flowers, botanically known as Viola odorata, are beneficial in the treatment of tonsillitis. About 12 gm of these flowers should be boiled in 50 ml of milk. This milk should be taken hot after being filtered. The filtered banafsha can also be lightly fried in ghee and worn round the throat as a poultice at night

Tonsillitis treatment using Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) or menthya (Kannada) or Venthayam (Tamil) or menthulu (Telugu) Methi (Hindi)

A gargle made from fenugreek seeds is very effective in severe cases of tonsillitis. To make such a gargle, two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds should be allowed to simmer for half an hour in a litre of water and then set aside to cool. The entire quantity should be used the same day as a soothing gargle. It will have beneficial results

· Bake a medium-sized banana in its skin for 30 minutes at 350° F. Peel and mash the juicy banana, adding 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin, cold-pressed olive oil. Spread the mush on a clean white cloth and apply it to the neck. Leave it on for a half-hour in the morning and a half-hour in the evening.

· Haldi/Turmeric is an antibiotic which plays an important part in treating tonsillitis. One teaspoon turmeric powder mixed in one cup of lukewarm cow's milk helps to alleviate the tonsillitis problem. It will show great results, if had every night.

· Gargling two teaspoons of onion juice mixed with lukewarm is used to gargle which helps in curing the tonsillitis problem.

· Juices of carrot, beet, and cucumber, taken individually or in combination, are especially beneficial. The formula proportion recommended, when used in combination is 300 ml of carrot juice, 100 ml of beet juice, and 100 ml of cucumber juice

· Juice garlic cloves so that you have 1 tablespoon of fresh juice. Add the juice and 2 ounces of dried sage to 1 quart of water in a glass or enamel pot. Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.As soon as it starts to boil, turn off the heat and let it stand until it's lukewarm. Strain the solution.

Dose: Drink 1/2 cup of this sage-garlic tea every two hours. Gargle 1/2 cup every hour until the condition is better.

Tonsillitis Diet

Water and orange juice combination

To begin with, the patient should fast for three to five days, by which time the serious symptoms should subside. Nothing but water and orange juice should be taken during this time

All-fruit diet

After the acute symptoms of tonsillitis are over, the patient should adopt an all-fruit diet for the next three or four days. Thereafter he may gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet, with emphasis on seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits

Avoid spices, condiments and sour substances

The patient should avoid spices and condiments as they tend to irritate the throat. Sour substances like curds, buttermilk, and fried foods should also be avoided

Other Tonsillitis treatment

Warm-water enema and exercises

Daily dry friction and a hip bath, as well as breathing and other exercises, should all form part of the daily health regimen. The bowels should be cleansed daily with a warm-water enema during the period of fasting

Cold pack and Hot Epsom salts bath

A cold pack should be applied to the throat at two-hourly intervals during the day. A hot Epsom salts bath taken everyday or every other day will also be beneficial

NOTE: The holistic health professionals we talked to believe that tonsils should not be removed unless it's absolutely necessary. They function as armed guards, destroying harmful bacteria that enter through the mouth. Asian medicine practitioners believe that when tonsils are unable to fulfill this function, the body's immune system needs to be strengthened-but the tonsils should, not be removed.

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Home Remedies for THYROID [119 of 140]

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Thyroid

Thyroid gland is a small mass of tissue present on either side of the trachea or windpipe. It is a very important structure that helps in the metabolism of the body.

When the basal metabolism is below normal, a person tends to be slow in his movements. He feels cold more and may have marked dryness of the skin, along with constipation and a tendency to put on weight. His hair is dry, thin, and coarse and the skin appears dry, scaly and thickened. There may be puffiness in the face, especially around the eyes. The tongue is usually large, the pulse is slow and regular, and the patient often complains of vague pains in the back and stiffness in the joints.

Hypothyroidism: It is a condition that results from the insufficient amount of thyroid hormone in the body. The trouble may also develop from pituitary deficiency, but is more likely due to some inborn error of the thyroid gland. The change usually comes gradually and involves the patient’s personality and also his ability to think.

Hypothyroidism is seen in both sexes, but is more common in women. Most of these are overweight and may complain of heavy flow during menstruation. The heart is often enlarged, and there is high level of cholesterol in the blood stream.

Hyperthyroidism : It is also known as Grave’s disease or thyrotoxicosis. It is a serious condition of the body, arising from too much activity of the thyroid gland. The increased amounts of thyroid hormone produced by the overactive gland will then raise the metabolic rate of the body.

It is mainly present in the age group of 20 –30 years of age. It is more frequent in males but is more dangerous in females. Violent emotions, fear, anger and grief are thought to be exciting causes. Prolonged lactation, or diarrhea, excessive mental work is predisposing causes. Other important causes may include heredity, traumatism, physical strain, mental overwork, toxemias, and dysfunction of the internal glands especially the adrenals.

As a result of the tachycardia myocardial degeneration may result. The orbital adipose is increased; also an increase of blood and lymph in the orbit. The enlargement of thyroid is due to marked dilatation of its blood vessels, especially the arteries.

“A peculiar disease combining three characteristic conditions namely: protrusion of the eyeballs, enlargement of the thyroid gland and functional disturbances of the heart. The neurotic symptoms are the early to appear. The tremors, which are involuntary and fine, may number from 425 to 500 per minute.

Palpitation of the heart, which accompanies the tachycardia, is at first light but increases rapidly, usually brought on and always aggravated by mental excitement. The heart beat runs from 100 to 160. Symptoms of neurasthenia may be present. Great excitability, mental depression and melancholia are frequent symptoms.

Exophatalamus varies in different patients. Immobility of the upper lid, a white line is noticeable above and below the cornea and marked dryness of the membrane is the important eye symptoms. Abnormalities of the optic nerve are rare. Ulcers of the cornea may also occasionally occur. The arteries of the retina may pulsate with the heartbeat.

The skin symptoms are: slight rise of temperature, sometimes profuse sweating, urticaria, pruritis, in advanced cases edema, especially of the ankles, frequent flushing of the face, epistaxis, vomiting and purging.

A patient with this disease is usually nervous, weak, sensitive to heat, sweats frequently, is overactive and often underweight, inspite of an increased appetite. The patient eats healthy but continues to lose weight because of the higher rate of metabolism in the body.

HOME REMEDIES FOR THYROID GLAND PROBLEMS

· Kelp Sea Weed is an excellent antioxidant and contains iodine to assist thyroid function.

· L-Tyrosine is an amino acid that helps increases plasma levels, helps with weight loss and is a crucial building block of thyroid hormone.

· Spirulina is very useful for maintaning the over all health.

· Take Vitamin B Complex. It improves cellular oxygenation and energy, and helps with digestion, immune and thyroid function.

· Primrose Oil, is an essential fatty that is important for proper thyroid function.

· Bladderwrack is high in iodine, which is beneficial for hypothyroidism.

· Irish Moss nourishes the thyroid and is useful for thyroid gland problem.

· Agnus Castus supports the pituitary gland and helps balance estrogen, which is known to interfere with normal thyroid function.

· Black Cohosh helps balance estrogen levels and may be useful in thyroid conditions.

· Siberian Ginseng helps the adrenal and thymus glands, which help support thyroid health. This is very effective home remedy for thyroid gland.

· Black walnut is rich in organic iodine and manganese that nourishes and strengthens thyroid function.

· Mullein covers and protects tissues and reduces swelling in glands.

· Calcium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, neodynium, terbium, thullium are minerals and trace elements necessary for the good functioning of important metabolic reactions in the thyroid.

· Take low calorie foods and it is important to cut down on cakes, biscuits, sweets and alcoholic drinks that are relatively high in calories, but low in nutrients.

· Increase your physical activity.

· Continue to be cheerful and enjoy your life.

· Eat foods rich in vitamin A, such as yellow vegetables, eggs, carrots, and dark green vegetables for thyroid gland cure.

· Iodine rich foods that nourish the thyroid are: fish and sea vegetables such as: arame, kelp, dulse, hijike, nori, wakame, and kombu. Seaweeds are very nourishing to the glands.

Reference:

Concise encyclopedia of foods & nutrition. 2nd ed. By M.E. Ensminger. CRC Press, 1995.

Modern nutrition in health and disease. 10th ed. Maurice Shils, et. al. 2005.

The best alternative medicine: what works? what does not? Kenneth R. Pelletier. Simon & Schuster Fireside.

Green pharmacy herbal handbook: Your comprehensive reference to the best herbs for healing. James Duke. Rodale, 2000.

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Home Remedies for UNDERWEIGHT [118 of 140]

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Underweight

Being thin or underweight like being overweight, is a relative term, being based on the ideal weight for a given height built, and sex. A person can be regarded as moderately underweight if he or she weighs ten per cent below the ideal body weight and markedly so if the weight is twenty per cent below the ideal.

Symptoms

Fatigue feeling

They often feel easily fatigued, have poor physical stamina and low resistance to infection.

Underweight causes

Thinness due to an inadequate caloric intake

Thinness due to an inadequate caloric intake is a serious condition, especially in young people. Diseases like tuberculosis, respiratory disorders, pneumonia, circulatory diseases like heart disorders, cerebral haemorrhage, nephritis, typhoid fever, and cancer are quite common among them.

Inadequate nutrition or bad eating habits

Thinness may be due to inadequate nutrition or excessive bodily activity, or both. Emotional factors or bad eating habits such as skipping meals, small meals, habitual fasting, and inadequate exercise can also cause it

Inadequate digestion, metabolic disturbances and disorders

Other factors include inadequate digestion and absorption of food due to a wrong dietary pattern for a particular metabolism, metabolic disturbances such as an overactive thyroid, and hereditary tendencies. Disorders such as chronic dyspepsia, chronic diarrhoea, presence of intestinal worms, liver disorders, diabetes mellitus, insomnia, constipation, and sexual disorders can also lead to thinness.

Home Remedies for Underweight

Underweight treatment using Musk Melon (Qarbooza)

Musk melon is one of the most effective home remedies for thinness. If the melon cure is properly carried out, a rapid gain in weight can usually be achieved. In this mode of treatment, only musk melons are taken three times during the day for forty days or more. In the beginning, only three kilograms of melons are taken daily for three days. Then the quantity is increased by one kilogram daily till it is sufficient to appease the hunger. Only the sweet and fresh fruits of the best variety are used in the treatment.

Underweight treatment using Mango-Milk Cure

The mango-milk cure is also an ideal treatment for thinness. For this mode of treatment, ripe and sweet mangoes should always be selected. They should be taken thrice a day-morning, afternoon, and evening. Two medium sized mangoes should be taken first and then followed by a glass of milk. Mango is rich in sugar but deficient in protein. On the other hand, milk is rich in protein but deficient in sugar. The deficiency of one is made up by the other. Mango thus combines very well with milk and an exclusive mango-milk diet taken for at least one month, will lead to improvement in health and vigour and gain in weight

Underweight treatment using Milk Cure

An exclusive milk diet for rapid gain of weight has been advocated by some nature cure practitioners. At the beginning of this mode of treatment, the patient should fast for three days on warm water and lime juice so as to cleanse the system. Thereafter, he should have a glass of milk every two hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first day, a glass every hour and half the next day, and a glass every hour the third day. Then the quantity of milk should be gradually increased so as to take a glass every half an hour from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., if such a quantity can be tolerated fairly comfortably

Underweight treatment using Figs (Anjeer)

Figs are an excellent remedy for increasing weight in case of thinness. The high percentage of the rapidly assimilable sugar in this fruit make it a strengthening and fattening food. Three dried figs soaked in water should be taken twice daily

Underweight treatment using Raisins (Kishmish)

Raisins are a good food for those who wish to gain weight. Thirty grams a day may be taken for this purpose

Underweight treatment using Nutrients

Nutrients which help to keep the nerves relaxed are of utmost importance as nervousness causes all the muscles to become tense, and the energy which goes into the tensing wastefully uses up a great deal of food. Although all vitamins and minerals are required for relaxation, the most important once are vitamin D and B6,calcium, and magnesium. The richest sources of vitamin D are milk, cod-liver oil, and rays of the sun. Calcium is supplied by milk and yoghurt. Magnesium can be obtained from green leafy vegetables such as spinach, parsley, turnip, radish, and beet tops. These vegetables should, preferably, be taken in salad form or should be lightly cooked.

Underweight diet

Diet plays an important role in building up health for gaining weight. Underweight persons should eat frequent small meals as they tend to feel full quickly. The weight-building quality of a food is measured by the number of calories it contains. To gain weight the diet should include more calories than are used in daily activities so as to allow the excess to be stored as body fat. The allowance of 500 calories in excess of the daily average needs is estimated to provide for a weight gain of half a kilogram weekly

Food to avoid when you are underweight

All refined foods such as products containing white flour and sugar should be avoided, as they destroy health

Other Underweight treatment

Exercises and Yoga

Regular exercises like walking, dancing, yoga, meditation, and massage are also important as they serve as relaxants, reduce stress, and induce good sleep. Yogasanas which are especially helpful are sarvangasana, halasana, and matsyasana.

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Home Remedies for RETAIN TEETH AND LIP COLOR [117 of 140]

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RETAIN TEETH AND LIP COLOR

The side effects such as discoloration of the teeth and lip colour caused by smoking can be changed by bringing about a few simple lifestyle changes which will enable prevention of teeth discoloration. One can also prevent the side effects of smoking by improving dental hygiene.

If discoloration of teeth appears to be of an abnormal color without a logical explanation and, if other symptoms are also present, it is advisable to see the dentist at the earliest.

Discoloration of the lip is another area that needs care and attention to regain the natural color.

Symptoms of Smoking on teeth and lips

Apart from discoloration of the teeth and lip, smoking cigarettes or cigars can cause a number of other oral symptoms and side effects which include: Sticky tar deposits Brown tooth stains Red inflammation on the roof of the mouth Delayed healing of the gums Chronic bad breath More tooth decay than non smokers

Smoking reduces the flow of saliva

The symptoms are gross manifestations of the biological changes occurring in the body due to continuous addiction to smoking. Here are some key reasons that could lead to teeth discoloration:

Saliva is important for cleaning the lining of the mouth and teeth and protects teeth from decay. Smoking reduces the flow of saliva and thus handicaps its key function. Smoking reduces blood flow to the gums and cuts the supply of vital nutrients. Vitamin C helps gums to stay healthy. Smoking reduces the level of vitamin C drastically. Together, a reduced blood flow and diminishing vitamin C level, make treatment of gum disease in smokers a difficult proposition. Smoking also raises the mouth's temperature, damaging and killing important oral tissue cells.

Other causes other than smoking that lead discoloration of the teeth are: Several diseases that affect enamel (the hard surface of the teeth) and dentin (the underlying material under enamel) can lead to tooth discoloration.

Treatments for certain conditions can also affect tooth color. For example, head and neck radiation and chemotherapy can cause teeth discoloration.

Mouth rinses and washes containing chlorhexidine and cetylpyridinium chloride can also stain teeth.

Antihistamines (like Benadryl), antipsychotic drugs, and antihypertensive medications also cause teeth discoloration.

Excessive fluoride either from environmental sources (naturally high fluoride levels in water) or from excessive use (fluoride applications, rinses, toothpaste, and fluoride supplements taken by mouth) can cause teeth discoloration.

Reduce intake of coffee and cigarettes

Remedies to prevent tooth discoloration:

To prevent discoloration a coffee drinker and/or smoker must consider reducing intake or giving up on these addictions. One can also prevent the side effects of smoking by improving dental hygiene .This can be done by brushing and flossing regularly and getting teeth cleaned by a dentist every 6 months.

Treatment options or home remedies that can be tried at home may vary depending on the cause of the discoloration and include:

Using proper tooth brushing and flossing techniques

Avoidance of foods and beverages that cause stains on teeth.

Using Over-The-Counter whitening agents

Remedies to prevent discoloration of the lip:

Here are simple lip care tips and home remedies for intense smokers:

To reduce discoloration caused by smoking or caffeinated drinks the first step is to reduce the intake of such habits.

Drink at least 10 glasses of water to flush toxins away.

Apply Vaseline to your lips regularly.

Clarified butter is also a very good home remedy. Apply a little every night to soothe lips. This helps keep lips moisturized.

Another effective home remedy is applying the juice of a lemon which has bleaching properties to the lips daily. This helps lighten the colour of the lips over time.

It is advisable for women to wear lipstick with sunscreen, as Ultra Violet radiation may cause pigmentation.

Improve dental hygiene by brushing and flossing the teeth regularly. Having a complete dental cleansing by a professional dentist every 6 months are also advisable.

Avoid food and beverages that contain too much food coloring for it leave stains on the teeth.

Avoid using over-the-counter whitening products.

Drink at least 10 glasses of water everyday to eliminate the toxins from the body.

Apply Vaseline on the lips regularly to lighten the discoloration of the lips.

Moisturize lips by applying little amount of clarified butter every night.

Apply lemon juice on the lips every day. It is a natural bleaching agent that helps lighten lips with regular application.

For women, wear lipstick that contains sunscreen ingredients. Excessive exposure of UV rays from the sun can cause lip pigmentation.

Avoid tooth decaying foods like carbohydrates and sugar

Doctors recommend treatments that are advisable to cure discoloration of the teeth and the most one can do on the diet front is to avoid certain tooth decaying foods. Most avoidable foods include all carbohydrates and sugar as they can cause tooth decay. All simple sugars, including table sugar (sucrose) and the sugars in honey (levulose and dextrose), fruit (fructose), and milk (lactose), have the same effect on the teeth.

Diets
Avoid foods that will leave tooth decay. These include foods that are rich in carbohydrates and sugar. Sugar takes on many forms such as sucrose (table sugar), levulose and dextrose (honey), fructose (fruit), and lactose (milk).

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Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the writer or sender or re-sender or any other. Never use any home remedy or other self treatment without being advised to do so by a physician. Keep in mind that THE WRITER IS "NOT A DOCTOR"

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