Bumpy Eyes

Any type of rash or bumps around the eye that looks like blisters should be seen by the doctor immediately. The herpes virus that causes cold sores can sometimes cause an infection in the eye that can permanently affect vision. 

For Rattlesnake Bites

A rattlesnake bite is a serious event, but by staying calm, following good procedures and using common sense, it doesn't have to be a fatal event. 

The less the victim moves the bitten site, the less likely the venom will be profused and cause damage.

1. Have the victim lie down with the affected limb lower than the heart. Keep the limb immobilized. If practical, splint the limb.
2. Treat for shock and preserve body heat.
3. Remove any rings, bracelets, boots, or other restricting items.
4. Apply a light constricting band about 2" above and below the bite, however never place the bands on either side of a joint (such as above and below the knee or elbow). This band should be made up of wide, soft material, which could be a handkerchief or shredded clothing. The band should only be as tight as the band the nurse applies when giving a blood test. The purpose of constricting bands is to restrict lymphatic flow, not blood, so they should not be too tight. 
5. Wash the bite with soap and water (if available).
6. Get the victim to immediate medical care for antivenin, which will provide the greatest relief from the toxic effects of the bite. Some individuals develop serious allergic reaction to the antivenin, therefore patients treated with the antivenin need to be monitored closely.
   
   

To Avoid Stings

Mix equal amounts of pure coconut oil and rosemary; shake and apply to the body. A homemade bug repellent, has a pleasant aroma but will keep stinging insects away.

For Multiple Insect Bites

Add 2-3 heaping tablespoons of baking soda into bath water and let the body soak in it. This will reduce some of the swelling and relieve much of the itching, especially if there are multiple insect bites on the body.

Bad Breath - Use Cloves!

Bad breath has many causes from poor oral hygiene to gastrointestinal disorders.

Cloves are a powerful antiseptic. Make a tea by putting 3 whole cloves or 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves in 2 cups of hot water and steep for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain and use this as a mouthwash.

Kiwi For Good Health

Eating kiwi fruit is clearly a healthy choice, and it is particularly useful in these cases:

• Prevents Asthma
• Prevents wheezing and coughing, especially in children
• Protects our DNA from mutations
• Provides a healthy amount of antioxidants and vitamins
• Helps prevent colon cancer thanks to a high fiber content

Shortness of breath was reduced by 32%, night time cough by 27%, severe wheeze by 41%, chronic cough by 25%, and runny nose by 28%. This results is not only traceable to the content in Vitamin C or Potassium, but in substances which are still largely unknown contained in kiwi fruit.

The high fibre content in kiwis help reduce cholesterol levels.

The dietary fibre in kiwi helps cure maladies such as diabetes - by controlling sugar levels, and colon cancer - by binding the fibre to toxic compounds in the colon. 

Soy Milk

Those who are lactose intolerant or who don't wish to consume animal products for whatever reason, have a choice of wide range of alternative milks. Soy milk is the most common. Ensure that your soy milk comes from non-genetically modified soybeans by sticking with an organic brand such as Silk, Edensoy, Vitasoy, or Pacific. Pacific also makes organic hazelnut, almond, rice, and oat milks.

Be More Green!

If you want to be more green, but unsure of how to begin? It's simple: Stop eating meat.

Wash Everyday Germs

The largest study done on hand hygiene shows that nothing works better to get rid of disease-causing bacteria and viruses than soap and water. The best way to protect yourself from everyday germs is to wash your hands several times a day. It's as simple as that.

A Word About Water

All the water a baby needs is in his daily formula or breast milk. 1 ounce of water is perfectly safe. Baby kidneys is not yet fit to handle the difficult task of balancing waters and salts. So, a baby who is given larger amounts of water may result in very low blood sodium. If enough low, baby can have seizures an possible brain injury.

Irrigate Kindly

If you need to irrigate (wash out) your kid's ears for any reason, make sure only room temperature water is used. Putting either warm or cool water in the ear forces the eyeballs to briefly look off to the side. Sounds fun, but it will make you throw up.

Another Version of Soak

Make a mixture of half apple cider vinegar and half warm water. Soak feet for 10 minutes. This relieves itching and peeling. Also, try rubbing the solution on the affected areas with cotton balls. 

Another alternative is to add 1/2 cup of white vinegar to 1 gallon of water and soak for 15 minutes at least twice a day.

Let the feet air-dry.

Popular Foot Soak

Althlete's foot is a fungal infection of the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin. 

Clorox bleach mixed in water is a popular foot soak. Though bleach is not an antifungal, but it does have disinfectant properties. Add 2 tablespoons of bleach to 1 gallon of warm water. Soak the feet for 10 to 15 minutes twice a day.

Discard any unused solution and keep out of reach of children.

Asthma Relief

Mix together 2 ounces each of onion juice, carrot juice, and parsley juice. One mother assures that this blend, consumed twice daily, relaxes the bronchial muscles and prevents spasms. Parsley helps to mute the taste of onion. Onions help ease the constriction of the bronchial tubes.

Green tea is believed to be an antioxidant and may be beneficial to those who suffer with asthma.

Beer May Prevent Osteoporosis

Beer is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density, and hence a moderate consumption may help fight osteoporosis. Studies suggest moderate beer consumption may help fight osteoporosis, a disease of the skeletal system characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue.

Silicon is present in beer in the soluble form of orthosilicic acid (OSA), which yields 50 percent bioavailability, making beer a major contributor to silicon intake in the diet.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dietary silicon (Si), as soluble OSA, may be important for the growth and development of bone and connective tissue, and beer appears to be a major contributor to Si intake.

Silicon is not a magic bullet in bone health. It's just another key player in this effect that helps us have healthy bones.
Non-alcoholic beer also is made from barley, so there is reason to suspect it also would be a good source.