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LACTOSE INTOLERANCE

• Cocoa powder is known to aid in the digestion of lactose. Cocoa slows down the rate the stomach empties and hence reduces the amount of lactose that enters the system. This helps to control the symptoms of lactose intolerance.
• Excellent calcium sources: salmon, dark green leafy vegetables, sardines, sesame seeds, dried apricots, hard cheeses, almonds, broccoli, bok choy, kale, canned tuna, canned salmon, soy milk, tofu, spinach and oranges. You can also consult a dietician for advice on which lactose
• Substitute cow’s milk with soy milk
• Yogurt contains active cultures high amounts of calcium
• Saffron also helps in digestion and prevents the formation of gas in the stomach, relieving symptoms of lactose intolerance
• Drink Tea: chamomile, ginger
• Add ginger to foods while cooking
• Consume enzyme drops/tablets before eating

LARYNGITIS

• Stop smoking
• Limit alcohol use
• Simple home treatment for laryngitis is to be sure to breathe through the nose only. This stipulation will ensure the larynx is not exposed to cold air
• Add slices of fresh lemons in hot black tea, drink while warm
• The best home remedy for laryngitis is to ensure adequate rest for your vocal cords, stop talking
• Drink 8 glasses of water at room temperature to hydrate the larynx and soothe the irritation
• Use steam inhalation to cleanse respiratory tract of excess mucus build-up as well as soothe your throat. Add fresh mint leaves, a few drops of eucalyptus oil, or freshly ground cloves to the water to increase the effectiveness of this remedy
• Gargle with warm salt water
• Suck on a licorice stick
• Drink tea: Ginger root, marshmallow, slippery elm
• Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric in a glass of water, drink
• Exposure to dust, fumes, toxins and other chemicals can also contribute to the development of laryngitis and exacerbate existing problems.
• laryngitis diet: Vegetables and fruits provide Vitamin C, lean beef, fish, pork, chicken, nuts, seeds, low-fat milk products, whole grains, healthy oils
• Foods to avoid: spicy, oily and acidic foods, onion, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, fried fish
• Use a humidifier to moisten the air

LEG CRAMPS

• Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day
• Stretch before exercise
• Ease into an exercise regime to allow muscles to get used to the changes.
• Massage the tightened muscle gently
• Apply a warm compress/heating pad
• Drink a glass of warm milk before sleeping
• Drink chamomile tea, Chamomile works as a relaxant and is an excellent leg cramp remedy
• Massage affected area with essential oils such as lavender oil or rosemary oil
• Mix 1 tablespoon calcium lactate and 1 teaspoon honey and apple cider vinegar to a glass of warm water
• Drink red raspberry tea
• Take a 400mg supplement of magnesium before sleeping
• Eat mustard to help prevent leg cramps
• Drink pickle juice
• Diet: bananas, oranges, strawberries, dried fruit, fresh orange juice, grapefruit juice, beets, spinach, mushrooms, fish, beef, milk, cheese, yogurt, almonds, tofu, sardines, green leafy vegetables, spinach, kale, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds, sweet potatoes, carrots, liver, salmon, sunflower seeds, soy beans
• Avoid: refined flour
• Wear proper footwear especially when exercising to prevent putting extra pressure on the muscles and causing cramping
• During a cramp, try and point your toes to stretch the leg muscles
• Yoga or Pilates can teach you how to relax your muscle and breathe through the pain. Yoga poses can improve blood circulation and minimize cramping
• Apply a paste of heated turmeric and to affected area

LICE

• Use a head lice comb after washing the hair to physically take out all the lice and nits
• There is no natural treatment that kills lice eggs (nits) completely. Hence, removal of lice and nits is an important part of the lice treatment procedure. Using lice removal shampoo followed by lice combs to pull lice and nits off wet hair helps to get rid of head lice.
• Tea tree oil is a very effective way to drive the head lice away. You can mix it with your shampoo
• Try: Listerine, sea breeze and flea and tick dog shampoos
• Try wintergreen alcohol, just place a warm wet rag over the mouth and nose so you won’t have difficulty breathing from the fumes. Explain to the kids about the whole process, pour on the hair, a spray bottle works too, rub it in getting to the scalp, pull it back with a clip and put on a shower cap for about two hours. Wash out hair with T-gel following instructions on bottle because it could dry out the scalp. Pick out the nits because they still stick to the hair whether they are dead or not.
• Wash all clothes and bedding in hot water
• Grind eight to 10 garlic cloves into a paste and mix in two to three teaspoons of lime juice. Apply the mixture thoroughly onto the scalp. Leave it on for a half an hour and then rinse the hair thoroughly with hot water. Alternatively, you can make a thick paste by combining fresh garlic juice with some cooking oil, lemon extract, green tea and some shampoo and conditioner. Coat the hair thoroughly with the paste and cover your scalp with a towel or shower cap for about a half an hour. Then wash your hair with your regular shampoo. Repeat this remedy on a weekly basis for one to two months.
• Baby Oil: Apply some baby oil on your hair and then comb your hair slowly so that lice start falling from your head. Then wash your hair with laundry detergent and hot water. Before bed, put some white vinegar on your hair and cover your head with a shower cap or towel. Leave it on overnight. In the morning, wash your hair with regular shampoo and then apply some conditioner. Repeat this process for at least three to four days to get positive results.
• Olive Oil: Apply any type of olive oil to your hair generously before going to bed. Put a shower cap or towel on your head to keep the oil on your hair overnight. In the morning, comb out the tiny parasites and then wash your hair with some herbal shampoo containing tea tree oil.
• mix one-half cup of olive oil with one-half cup of conditioner and add some liquid soap to it. Apply this solution onto your hair and leave it on for an hour. Then, rinse out your hair and apply conditioner. Comb your hair thoroughly to remove the dead lice. Repeat this remedy again after a week to get best results.
• Salt: Mix one-quarter cup of salt and one-quarter cup of vinegar thoroughly. Gently spray the solution onto your hair so that it becomes slightly wet. Put on a shower cap and leave it for about two hours. Then wash and condition your hair. Repeat this every three days to get positive results.
• Petroleum Jelly: Apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly to the scalp before going to bed. Cover your head tightly with a shower cap or towel. Leave it on overnight. In the morning, use baby oil to remove the petroleum jelly. Comb your hair thoroughly to remove the lice. Repeat this several nights in a row.
• Tree Tea Oil: Mix together one teaspoon of tea tree oil, one ounce of natural shampoo and three tablespoons of coconut or olive oil. Apply the solution gently throughout your hair and cover your head with a shower cap or towel. Leave your head covered for a half an hour and then rinse thoroughly with hot water. Finally, comb through your hair while it is still wet to remove the dead lice. Note: Do not apply tea tree oil directly to the scalp.
• Coconut Oil: First, rinse your hair thoroughly with apple cider vinegar and allow it to dry. Then completely saturate the hair and scalp with coconut oil. Cover your head with a shower cap or towel and leave it on for six to eight hours or overnight. In the morning, comb your hair and then shampoo as usual. Repeat this every day for a week to eradicate lice. To make the treatment more effective, add several drops of anise essential oil to the coconut oil prior to application.
• White Vinegar: Dilute white vinegar with an equal amount of water. Saturate the hair and scalp with the solution and then wrap a towel around the hair for about an hour or two. Next dip a comb in white vinegar and comb your hair, focusing on one small section of hair at a time. You can also rinse your hair with white vinegar before and after shampooing.
• Sesame Seed Oil: Mix together one-fourth cup of sesame seed oil, one-eighth cup of neem oil, one teaspoon of tea tree oil, one-half teaspoon of eucalyptus and rosemary essential oils, and about 10 drops of lavender essential oil. Rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar and allow it to dry. Apply the oil solution to the hair and scalp, cover with a shower cap or towel and leave it on overnight. In the morning, comb your hair thoroughly to remove the dead lice. Then shampoo normally. Repeat this treatment daily for one or two weeks.
• Mayonnaise: Apply full-fat mayonnaise liberally over your scalp. Cover your hair with a shower cap or towel and leave it on for about eight hours or overnight. Shampoo and then comb any remaining lice out of your hair. Repeat this daily for one week.