More health ailments

Hiccups :

1. Try taking a deep breath and holding your breath for some time.

2. Take a few sips of cold water.

3. Try gargling with some lukewarm water for a few minutes.

4. Two spoons of salt with yogurt is a good way to get immediate relief.


Ear-ache.

1. Put a few drops of hot onion juice into the ear.

2. Heat a little garlic oil mixed coconut oil and put a few drops in the affected ear.



Skin abrasions :

1. Rub the affected area with crushed sweet basil leaves after bathing.

2. A pinch of snuff rubbed onto the affected area can stop a wound from bleeding.

3. For stubborn boils that are inflamed but do not burst, make a poultice of atta (wheat)flour mixed with a little water , enough to form a thick paste. Heat this paste and put it over the boil. wrap it with a bandage. Repeat this a few times every day until the boil bursts.

4. Reduce marks caused by measles by boiling some margosa leaves in a pan of water. Boil it till three quarters of the liquid is remaining. Cool the mixture and strain it. Apply it daily over the face and body till the marks visibly reduce.




Cracked heels :

1. Apply a tablespoon of warm castor oil mixed with a little turmeric powder on the affected heel. leave it for about 40 minutes and then rinse it off. Repeat this twice a day until the heel has completely healed.