Skin is a vital part of our body that saves us from the environmental germs and toxins. everybody knows that taking prevention for any disease is better than its cure. therefore, you should take care of your skin before it gets any problem. as the skin forms the outer part of our body, you should keep it fresh and healthy to get that natural glow in your skin.

With the pollution level in the environment rising high, you may have to face various types of skin diseases such as itchy skin rashes, dry skin symptoms, pimples, wrinkles, dark circles under the eyes, over stretching and toughening of the skin, cracks on skin, discoloration of the skin, etc. These problems lead to irritate your mind and make you feel uncomfortable. therefore, you should take some effective steps to stay away from these symptoms so that you can keep your skin glowing and velvety.

Natural tips to keep your skin healthy:

Extract juice of one lemon and mix it with one cup of warm water. Apply this on your skin and leave it to dry for 20 minutes. After that, wash it with lukewarm water. make a paste with one egg white and a little bit of honey and rub the paste all over your skin gently. keep it on for about 25 minutes and then clean off with cold water. Add some powder of orange peel and 3 tbsp of rose water and massage your skin with this mixture twice every day as it can help you to exfoliate your skin. get a fresh papaya and make a fine paste by mashing it. Apply this paste on your face for three times in a week to clear the dark marks on your skin.

Cucumber has the properties to cool your skin and lighten the freckles and the skin tone. Apply the juice of cucumber on your skin as it can smooth the wrinkles and act as natural bleach.

Rub the paste of a bunch of fenugreek leaves on your skin and keep it for half an hour. After that, clean smoothly with fresh cool water. Prepare a paste by grinding five almonds after soaking them in water, overnight. Rub this paste over your skin for 30 minutes and wash it off with warm water to get a glowing skin. Almond has vitamin E content, which is very useful to nourish your skin from within. You can also use tea tree oil on your skin as it acts as a natural antiseptic.

Again, you can make a paste of one mashed banana and add it to a cup of milk Apply it on your face and neck as it provides some beneficial effects on skin. Scrubbing your skin with the mixture of one tsp walnut powder, two tbsp honey and one tbsp lemon juice can help you to get a skin that will look radiant and glowing. You can also apply the paste of three tbsp of turmeric powder with orange juice on your skin to make it soft and glowing.

Take fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, salads and fruit juices in your daily diet. While taking fruit juices, add some honey as a replacement of sugar. You should take the green tea or buttermilk instead of strong tea or coffee. Following these simple tips can make your skin healthy.

November 25, 2010 in Asthma

When a person is exposed to an allergen, their body may produce ‘histamines’, which lead to irritation and inflammation. this happens because the histamines work to get rid of the allergen. Allergy induced asthma is one of the common forms of asthma and in this form, the histamines specifically work on the lungs and bronchial passages. this makes it really difficult for the person to breathe.

In the past few years, the number of people being affected by allergy induced asthma has rapidly increased. While some people may experience this form of asthma during a certain season, others may encounter problems all year round.

SymptomsCommon symptoms of allergy induced asthma include:

• Nasal stuffiness
• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Watery, itchy and burning eyes
• Itchy throat or mouth
• Coughing
• Wheezing
• Tight feeling in chest
• Difficulty in breathing

Children with asthma triggered by allergy can exhibit certain symptoms like allergic salute (tendency to rub their noses upwards due to itching) and allergic shiners (under eye dark circles due to nasal congestion).

DiagnosisAllergy induced asthma is diagnosed by doctors by carrying out certain tests. Breathing capacity tests are generally used by doctors to determine if the patient is suffering from asthma caused by exposure to allergens.

Young children (usually under the age of 5) often have trouble taking the breathing capacity tests as following the instructions may be a little too complex for them. Doctors may then evaluate the complete medical history of the child and his/her family to determine any possibility of asthma. The doctor will prescribe a bronchodilator if asthma is suspected. If it helps in providing relief to the patient, then asthma is confirmed.

Older children and adults generally have to undergo a series of breathing capacity tests which also involve the use of a spirometer and a peak flow meter. they help to determine the extent of asthma.

The use of allergy tests to diagnose asthma by doctors is uncommon. However, if the doctor suspects allergens or a particular allergen to be responsible for causing asthma, then allergic dermatitis tests may be used. Knowing about the possible allergens or foods that cause asthma will help you to avoid them. it will also considerably reduce the risk of complications.

TreatmentIf the thought of you or your child using medications to control asthma seems frightful, there is some good news for you. Avoiding exposure to allergens and taking the necessary precautions has proven to be as helpful as taking medications to treat allergy induced asthma.

Nebulizers and inhalers are generally prescribed by your doctor. Apart from using them, you can take certain precautions like:

• Keep your home allergen free
• Change the air filters regularly
• Increase the intake of vitamin rich foods
• Take adequate pest control measures
• Change the mattress and pillow covers every week and wash them in hot water
• If you are allergic to pet dander, have a separate area for your pet. Have someone else clean & bathe them for you

Follow the above mentioned precautions and stay safe from allergy induced asthma.