Health Tips 6

Preventing Bacteria

Washing dishes and then drying them by using tea towels is not a very good idea. Used tea towels become breeding grounds for bacteria. This can surely lead to food –born illnesses. You can let the dishes dry naturally so that is lower risk of contamination. Also remember to wash tea towels soiled wit meat /chicken /fish/ or milk before reusing them.

Vomiting in babies

To stop continuous vomiting in babies / give half teaspoon of onion water to baby. The vomiting will cease at once.

Swollen eyes

If your eyes are swollen and reddish/ mix some salt in warm water and dip a piece of cotton for it sometime. This will give a warm effect to the eyes and the swelling and redness will be gone.

Changing weather

As the weather changes and winter approaches more people are susceptible to flu and sniffles. A regular doze of Vitamin C helps build your immune system and protects you against a runny nose. Having a freshly squeezed orange juice daily will help prevent this.

Diabetic patient

Diabetic patients are more prone to foot problems/ including infections and reduced blood flow. Therefore they should be careful and check their feet every day for cuts/ blisters and swelling. They should keep their toe nails trimmed and avoid walking barefoot/ avoid sitting cross legged for longer periods. Wiggling your toes and flexing the ankles helps circulation in the feet.