To give a broad smile it is imperative that one has shining white teeth. This is especially so, if you happen to be meeting the opposite sex for the first time. For this proper oral hygiene is a must. Leaving aside the opposite gender; for personal comfort the proper care of ones teeth is very important; as a tooth ache is excruciating. Those who have experienced a tooth ache would know how it feels. Eating and drinking becomes a major problem in a tooth ache. Further, improper oral hygiene could lead to the infection of the gums and pus formation too. In such an event inflammation is inevitable.

Lemon is a very potent herbal treatment for the whitening of discolored teeth. If discolored teeth are brushed regularly with lemon juice and salt; they would become white and regain their lost sheen. The inner part of an orange peel is as effective. The inner part should be rubbed on the teeth to regain the white sheen. The dry powder of bay leaves; concocted with orange peel is also a very potent teeth whitener. Apple cider and vinegar (white) are also very good in removing the stains of the teeth. These home and herbal treatments have proven their worth worldwide.

Pressure sores or bed sores (decubitus) are abrasions and sores with inflammation. They occur because of pressure caused to a specific part of the body; especially where the bone protrudes. These sore are rampant with disabled and bedridden people; as they are unable to change their position in bed without aid. They are curable ofcourse; however, only if detected in the benign stages. It should be noted that if they are detected late; the affected person’s life may be at stake. This is because bed sores hinder the supply of blood to the affected area. The most affected body part is the lower region (below the waist).

There is one potent herbal treatment for bed sores and that is Ginger. The juice of ginger is a natural antiseptic and it is capable of healing a bed sore; within a short time. The juice of Garlic clove is also a very effective herbal treatment for bed sores. You just need to clean the wound with the juice of these natural antiseptics.

As for home remedies; an attendant should be present with the patient. This is because the bed sore needs frequent cleansing and as a precautionary measure to avoid bed sores the patient’s posture needs to be changed every two hours.

When there is an inflammation in the kidneys it is termed as Nephritis. This is a serious ailment and it can either be chronic or it can be acute. It mostly attacks children and youngsters. However, if it is not treated timely; the results could be fatal and death becomes inevitable. The symptoms are quite obvious in the form of pain in the lower back, yellowish urine and continual or frequent fever. The other obvious symptom is puffiness of the face. In some cases the joints of the legs may also swell. This because the kidney is not functioning properly as a filter of the body; resulting in impure blood. As a result of all this a person could get inflicted by uraemia.

There are certain proven herbal treatments for Nephritis. The foremost being the use of carrot juice; as, soon as the inflicted person gets up in the morning. He/she should be given carrot juice on an empty stomach. As, a further herbal treatment for Nephritis; the eating of banana is very good; as it is rich in carbohydrates and low in salt, sugar and protein. The consumption of 7 to 8 bananas would be very helpful to a person suffering from Nephritis.

The disease of Pyorrhea is also called Periodontal. It is an ailment of the gums. This is a rampant disease. This disease loosens the gums and as an aftermath the teeth start to fall. A foul odor comes from the mouth; due to the formation of pus. This is the reason why most adults tend to loose their teeth. Due to this disease the gums tend to become tender and fill up with pus. A person suffering from Pyorrhea; usually swallows the pus. This affects the stomach lining and the liver in a major way. Infact, the whole internal body system is affected.

Nevertheless, there are some herbal treatments for Pyorrhea and Guava is one of them. The chewing of raw guava is very good for the teeth and gums. Since, the fruit is abundant in Vitamin C it impedes the bleeding. The bark of the guava tree should be boiled and cooled. Then it should be used as a mouth wash. This would reduce the inflammation. The same goes for lemon as an herbal treatment for Pyorrhea. This is because it is rich in Vitamin C. A further herbal remedy for Pyorrhea; is the eating of oranges. The skin of the fruit should be rubbed over the teeth and gums. This would hasten the recuperating process.

As the name suggests it is a disease of athletes. Tennis elbow is medically termed as lateral epicondylitis. It is a joint pain and the tendons become vulnerable to any strain due to this. The swelling in them could cripple a person if not attended timely. If the tendons happen to rip apart; then one could get tennis elbow. It is also called tendonitis. Any strain on the joints could be a very painful task. The joints become so painful that one cannot move them easily. A small thing like holding a glass would become a Herculean task. Remember negligence could prove fatal.

However, some handy home and herbal treatments are there for relief and cure from tennis elbow. Cold compress in the form of ice pack is very effective in reducing the inflammation and pain. Ice packs should be placed on the effected area for about 20 mins everyday. In about 3 hours the inflammation and pain would go away. This application could be repeated if required. Another helpful herbal remedy for tennis elbow is Zostrix. It is derived from hot pepper. It should be bandaged on the painful area. This would reduce the pain. Heat compress is also helpful in tennis elbow. The application is similar to cold compress. A hot water bag could be used for the purpose. Another known herbal treatment for tennis elbow is baked potato. Warm potatoes would hasten the lessening of pain.

Edema or oedema is an inflammation of that part of the body from where fluids cannot be secreted. It but natural that in such an event the body starts to swell. This ailment usually occurs below the knee joint. This being the case walking becomes an effort; as the flow of blood is disrupted and things deteriorate fast. Walking becomes imperative at times; even if it for short distances. However, it retards the healing process. The pain experienced can be excruciating. Medically speaking; Edema is not a disease. It merely indicates that something is wrong with that part of the body. However, there are some herbal treatments for Edema.

A good message with Mustard oil; gives ample relief from Edema. Nonetheless, is imperative that oil is warmed with garlic before messaging. One should avoid eating carbohydrates. Another effective measure one could take is to eat less salt; as it tends to make the body retain water. Another effective home remedy for Edema is to imbibe apple cider vinegar. One should eat protein rich food. In case you are suffering from Edema; you should not eat fruits, as they contain a lot of water. Medicines would not show their efficacy, if you intake high sodium diet.

The most rampant problem afflicting the gall bladder is inflammation. This ailment is known as cholecystitis. The presence of stones in the gall; is known as cholelithiasis. If there is a less count of bile then gall stones are formed. If there is shooting pain in the abdomen then in all probability; there could be a stone in the gall bladder. Usually the patient gets a feeling of nausea and suffers from indigestion always. A person who has a gall bladder stone suffers from acne problem also. Constipation is another symptom of gall bladder. According to Chinese legend gall bladder stones are directly connected to anger and emotions.

Beetroot juice, carrot juice and cucumber juice; about 100ml each are very good gall bladder cleansers. However, they need to be combined and then imbibed. This combination of the juices should be drunk twice daily. Another potent herbal treatment for gall bladder disorder is the eating of pear or drinking its juice. Chicory is also a very good remedy for gall bladder stones; especially its seeds and flowers. Endive (Chicory) gives impetus to bile formation which is beneficial for both the liver and the gall bladder. All the aforementioned treatments are time tested and the people who have benefited from them would swear an oath for it.

The term Colitis refers to a digestive disorder and it is because of an inflammation of the large intestine. This ailment is rampant in the Eastern part of the world; as they seldom if ever use toilet paper. They use their hands for all purposes. This causes the bacteria to enter the system and spread gradually. It even transpires after a person has washed his/her hands with soap. The bacteria’s and viruses today have become immune to detergents as well. The situation can become chronic if the infection takes the form of an ulcer. If such an even transpires then the patient could have rectal bleeding also. In simple words it an ailment of the bowel. However, there are some sure shot herbal remedies for this malady. Other forms of medications would involve surgery; which obviously is not everyone’s cup of tea.

The herbal cures include an array of herbs; namely Chamomile, Marshmallow, Willow and Dandelion. They can be taken as a shake to mellow their slightly acrid taste. However, if they are taken with water without anything added; then they would be more potent. There are a score of other herbal treatments for Colitis; the herbs include Poppy Husk, Sanguisorba Root and Sumac Gallnut. Though, poppy husk can be intoxicating; however, it fives the requisite relief from the effects of Colitis. These herbal remedies have been used by scores of people thought-out the world and would vouch for their efficacy. You too can join this bandwagon by using these herbal remedies.

Rheumatism is derived from the Greek dialect “rheuma”. In Greek it simply means inflammation. It could occur in any part of the human anatomy where there are tendons, muscles and ligaments. A person who is suffering from rheumatism would be in better position to describe the excruciating pain that accompanies this ailment. The bottomline is that the pain is simply unbearable. However, there are some herbal remedies, which have proven their efficacy for this malady.

Before meals if the juice of raw potatoes is taken (2 teaspoons) it will ease out the pain and suffering. To add to it; the peels of potatoes is also very beneficial for rheumatism. Boil the peels in about 500 Gms of water and let it cool. Then strain it and drink it. Drink this three or four times on a daily basis. You are sure to get relief from this natural treatment. Though, the taste of the coming herbal remedy for curing rheumatism is very bitter; however, bitter gourd and honey when mixed together provide the much required relief to an ailing person. The treatment is slow though; however, three months would suffice to get a lot of relief form rheumatism. The imbibing of lemon juice is also very helpful in rheumatism. The other very useful herbal remedy for rheumatism is the eating of walnuts. However, to get the optimum benefit; the walnuts should be thoroughly masticated. If you do not masticate them properly; then you might end up with indigestion. Celery has also shown its efficacy in this disease. About 8 drops of should be taken before meals in hot water.

It becomes inevitable at times to eat and drink something which does not agree with your system. Moreover, some people are susceptible to the slightest change in the diet. In other words some people have a delicate immune system. Going to a registered medical practitioner seems to be the only answer. However, there is better herbal cure for dealing with a happening. This system is natural and you can grow the herb in your backyard as well. Moreover, it is cheap and side effect free. Though, like all other herbal treatments it may require more than on application to procure the desired results. However, the treatment is safe and can be administered to children also; even infants. This is the reason why children in the lesser tons of a developing country like India; seldom if ever suffer from any ear infection.

The herb known as mint does not need any introduction. However, most tend to use it for garnishing in salads. Perhaps most do not know that the juice of mint leaves is very good for digestion and other stomach related problems. So, if you or your loved one happens to be suffering from excruciating pain in the stomach or from indigestion; then the imbibing of a few drops of mint leaf juice with water would give solace from the problem in a jiffy. Moreover mint leave juice is a very good natural anti septic as well. It also helps to bring down the inflammation of the affected area.