Have you noticed that when you are feeling under the weather because of a particular illness, certain natural things help to regain better condition or help to mitigate the harm but then you see those things and their effects as coincidence? Well, I will like to discuss some of those things today, so let's buckle up and begin immediately.
Honey, produced by bees is a sweet and delicious liquid but can also exist in crystalline form. Asides from its sweet taste, honey has some true medical uses. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, honey is recommended for night time cough for children over the age of one year old as it performed equally or better than cough suppressants.
You begin to wonder why it is clearly stated the age of 1 year old and above, this is because of the bacteria found in honey. Clostridium Species are found in honey, and they can be lethal for children under the age of 1. So if you are going to give honey to a child, he should be above the age of 1 year old.
While you must have heard a lot of negative things about the use of supplements, certain supplements like Melatonin supplements can be very useful. The pineal gland in the brain secretes the melatonin hormone which induces drowsiness, sleepiness and at night when the circadian rhythm drops. Melatonin supplements can be used by people who are jet lagged, and to reset the circadian rhythm of people. It is also important in delayed sleep-wake phase syndrome where people cannot sleep until it is around 2AM, and to wake up late in the morning or afternoon.
Aloe Vera is one plant that my parents would ask me to cut for almost all skin related problems as a child. Why I always thought they were exaggerating the use of the plant, i realize that the plant has lots of uses for the skin, especially for Burns such as sunburns. NCCIH confirms that aloe vera on burns speed up the healing rate of the burns as well as help reduce pain thanks to its chemical compound Anthraquinones.
Another is Saline Nasal Spray (Salt Water) which is sold at store to people. Although it has been buffered so it doesn't cause irritation, it is no doubt it is salt water and it is very helpful for conditions such as sinus infection , allergies, and cold, as it washes out the nasal passageways clearing the passageways allowing for easy breathing.
Sugar is one compound that is attributed to a lot of medical conditions and so it will be very difficult for you to believe it has any good in the medical world but in reality, it does. The overeating of sugar can be dangerous but do you know that sugar can be helpful for hiccups? No definitive scientific research has been done and confirmed but it is hypothesized that putting sugar on the tongue and allowing it to dissolve stimulate the vagus nerve which is a nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system to relax the diaphragm so as it prevent it from spasm thereby causing hiccups.
If your grandma has given you prunes for constipation, then she is a genus because prunes are very important with the gut. They contain fibers that allows for easy passage of food items in the gut and they also contain sorbitol which helps to suck water into the intestine through osmosis thereby having a laxative effect.
These natural remedies, often viewed skeptically or dismissed as mere coincidence, harbor genuine healing properties backed by scientific explanations. Embracing the wisdom of traditional practices and understanding the science behind these remedies can open doors to alternative and effective healthcare solutions.
Read More
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/remedies-for-hiccups
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25109788/
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/ears-nose-and-throat/allergic-rhinitis/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9147352/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6330525/
https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/aloe
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8958662/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3601686/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4264806/
https://www.webmd.com/allergies/saline-spray
https://www.ohsu.edu/sites/default/files/2019-03/Saline-Nasal-Sprays.pdf
