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Home Remedy for Swine Flu

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With the global scare of now popular Swine influenza or also called as Swine Flu. It is caused by any virus of the family Orthomyxoviridae. This kind of virus is endemic to pigs or popularly known as Swine. This kind of strain is also known as Swine Iinfluenza Virus (SIV). Classification of Influenza Virus: Influenzavirus A, which is common Influenzavirus C , which is rare Influenzavirus B which is not reported in swine All three clades, Influenzavirus A, B, and C, are also endemic in humans. Causes of Swine Flu Exposure to swine with known illness of Swine Flu, this includes a person who works in swine industry. Once a person has been exposed to swine flu, the virus mutates then it allows it to pass between humans. It is believed that these strain now on outbreak in many countries including Mexico and United States. Symptoms of Swine Flu The symptoms of swine flu if human is infected will be like similar to those of influenza illness. These includes, chilling, fever, hea...

Home Remedy for Age Spots

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Age spots are common among middle aged and beyond of Caucasian descent. However, these spots are not just because of skin color or they just want to appear. Most of the age spots are caused by sun exposure. When melanocytes which contains melanin increased its number due to ultraviolet rays from the sun, age spots begins to appear. Cause of Age Spots Longer than usual exposure to the sun, or exposure during the time of the day which the sun is on its heightened heat. Home Remedies / Treatment for Age Spots Sour cream: Apply sour cream on the affected area. Half-rinse it, then gently wipe off the remaining residue with a soft facial tissue. Follow with moisturizer afterwards. Lemon juice: Apply lemon juice in the dark spots using the tip of your fingers. Fruit and vegetable masks: Facial masks made from apricots, cucumbers, red currant and strawberries will help lighten Age Spots. Sour milk: Wash face using sour milk on a regular basis. The la...

Home Remedy for Eye Bags

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Eyes are tagged as where beauty resides. It is also the tool where people can see the things around. But, eyes are also prone to various diseases and irregularities. One of those is eye bags. Eye Bags can be easily noticed as a lumpy mass below the eyelids. This can be contacted due to lack of sleep, bad make-up removal style and aging which cannot be dealt with ease. Causes of Eye Bags Normal aging Heredity (genetic Water retention Eating salty foods Staying up all night Allergic reaction Build up of toxins in the body Hormonal changes during menstruation More serious causes: Eye bags may be a sign of a thyroid problem known as Graves' disease and/or an indication of a kidney problem. Home Remedies / Treatment for Eye Bags Hot Pack (advisable at nighttime before going to sleep) Olive Oil - Heat a small amount of olive oil and apply some under the lower eyelid using cotton or cotton buds. Keep the sticks under the lower eyelid for a minute and pat the lower eyelid to help your fac...

Home Remedy for Tartar and Plaque

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Tartar and Plaque is caused primarily of bacteria that are always present in the mouth. The mucus and other particles from the food form a sticky plaque on teeth. Tartar is a hardened plaque that toothbrush can’t remove. Complete daily oral care of the teeth can prevent, slow or even stop plaque build-up that causes tartar. Causes of Tartar and plaques can be attributed from various sources such as: Drugs Antidepressants and some heart medicines that lessens the flow of saliva Diabetics Has higher risk for developing infections including periodontal disease Diseases Cancer and AIDS including their treatments can affect the health of gums Smoking Can cause not just tartar and plaque but other serious medical problems Home Remedies/ Natural Treatment for Tartar and Plaque Apple Eating raw apple an hour after a meal helps cleans the teeth Cheese Cheese is the best thing to eradicate bacteria in the mouth for a short period of time. it also stimulates the salivary glands to clean the mouth...