Have there been times when you lost your calm as you saw your child ill on the couch? The days when your child didn’t sleep well and had to miss school? The reason could be anything, a weather change, some infection or an exposure to pollution. But the consequences are unpleasant!
Ask yourself, does your child fall sick too frequently? As a parent, you can’t help but succumb to the antibiotics available in the market. But your duty is much beyond a prescribed list of medicines! We don’t doubt the fact that with the enormous climactic changes one needs to take timely precautions. But does that mean you have to rush to the doctor every now and then? If you believe so, then it’s time for you to go for the ‘Desi cure’.
Cure for a sore throat
A sore throat can come as a surprise to you anytime of the year. You cannot stop your child from talking or playing with other children. You need to accept that infections can be caught from anywhere. Be a smart parent and cure your child at home!
How? Mix 1 teaspoon of ginger powder, pepper powder and a teaspoon of honey. Consume this mixture every day and you will see positive results.
Cure for a cough
Of course, you have spent sleepless nights as your child went on coughing. Dry coughs can get pretty severe when not treated properly.
How? Roast and powder a turmeric root (Haldi). Take this powder in three gram doses each morning and evening daily. This helps in curing dry cough.You can also do turmeric gargles regularly to avoid the risk of a bad throat.
Also some cities are under a smog blanket nowadays and the schools are closed. However, every single day the child misses school, you worry about the loss of studies. With innovative options like the CG Slate your child can stay indoors, learn and have fun without any exposure to pollution. The interactive videos and NCERT mapped lessons make learning interesting.
Cure for dry itchy-eye
Boil water and put two teaspoons of dried tea leaves in it. Leave it aside to cool. Once the solution is cooled, you can use it as an eye wash.
Cure for acidity
Acidity can be a result of either unhealthy eating habits or an improper eating schedule.But no need to stuff their body with pills, try this simple remedy.
How? Add a teaspoon of saunf to one cup of boiled water. Cover the mixture and leave it overnight. Strain the water in the morning. Add one teaspoon honey and have this mixture thrice a day.
You can also read the article on Superfoods, for a good health of your child.
Cure for an earache
Our ears are sensitive and need to be taken care of. Harsh noises can lead to a permanent hearing loss! Be careful and do this simple remedy to soothe earaches.
How? Grind a few basil leaves (tulsi ke patte) and extract some juice. Strain the juice before using. You can treat the ear with it.
Cure for mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcers are a nightmare, the sores are gut-wrenching and painful. But no more worrying! Say good-bye to ulcers, and go the ‘desi’ way.
How? Mix a teaspoon of baking soda with a few drops of water. Apply this mixture over the sores for about 5 minutes. The pain will gradually lessen.
An unhealthy child misses out on all the daily fun and learning, so it is important to keep a few handy remedies that give quick relief from the aches and illnesses.
