What if I told you that there was a totally natural way to clean your house, save money, and avoid toxic chemicals as well? Though it sounds too good to be true, you can do all of this and more with two simple ingredients that are probably in your cabinet right now. Ditch those harsh cleaning agents that dry out your skin and pollute the environment, and switch to these useful products instead.
How To Care For This Organ You Probably NEVER Think About (and why it matters)
Chances are, you rarely think about or hear about your pancreas. Most of the time, you simply go about your daily life, and it does its work with no effort on your part. However, when the pancreas is mistreated and stops functioning correctly…you’ll notice right away. Unlike many other high profile organs such as the heart and lungs, the pancreas is often overlooked and isn’t even considered as the cause of many internal issues. Here are a few ways to give your pancreas some love and why this organ actually matters.
Is The Secret to Losing Weight Hiding in Your Ears?
Acupuncture is all the rage these days with everyone from your mother to your favorite celebrity embracing this pointy remedy. However, it’s not all mind over matter; there have been numerous studies that prove the veracity of acupuncture and related studies. One such tool, known as ear seeds, is similar to acupuncture but it focuses entirely on pressure points in the ears. Read on to find out more about this strange secret and what it can do for your waistline.
Protect Your Liver With These 7 Foods
Though it is often ignored and abused, your liver is critical to your health and is essential for breaking down carbohydrates, making glucose, and detoxing the body. In fact, the liver performs over 500 functions and is the largest solid gland in your body. So what exactly makes the liver so special, and how can you protect it?
Researchers Uncover Shocking News About Antiseptic Mouthwash and Heart Health
You, like 200 million other Americans, may take a swig of mouthwash in the morning or evening to rinse out any disease-causing bacteria and keep your mouth feeling fresh and clean. Unfortunately, this practice is not be doing you any favors and could be harming your health. Not your dental health, but something even more concerning…your heart health. Here is the shocking link between antiseptic mouthwash and your cardiovascular system that will have you swearing off this “healthy” habit for good.
Why Your Legs Might Be Swelling
Everyone knows the puffy ankles and stiff legs that come with a long car trip or plane ride. They are no fun but often disappear with a little movement at a rest stop or a walk around the airport during a layover. While this leg swelling is the simple result of blood flowing to your legs, other swelling could indicate an underlying health condition. Here are the most common reasons your legs might be swelling and what you can do.
Eat These 11 Foods to Sharpen Your Memory
Though you may think that food only affects your physical health, experts know that what you eat impacts every system of your body…including your brain. Food can stimulate the brain and deliver vital nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals that not only help increase memory and brain function but can protect against cognitive decline as well. If you tend to lose your keys on a daily basis or are always forgetting important details, you’ll want to add these foods to your diet to sharpen your memory today.
21 Signs Your Cortisol Levels are Too High (and what you can do)
Cortisol, often referred to as the “stress hormone” is released by the adrenal glands in response to a stressful situation. As a rule, this natural process is helpful to keep the body operating efficiently and reacting quickly. However, cortisol can actually function as your enemy as well and too often, in today’s color-coded planner, fast-paced, drive-thru world, stress (and the rising cortisol levels that come along with it) is far too common. So what are some signs your cortisol levels are high, and what can you do?
8 Best Herbs to Grow in Your Kitchen and How to Use Them
There’s just something so appealing about fresh herbs grown right in your kitchen. You know exactly where they came from so you can feel good about feeding them to your family, you don’t have to travel very far to harvest them or worry about waste from cut herbs you don’t use, and you get to enjoy all the health benefits of indoor plants. Plus, you can harvest from these herbs all year long. Here are just a few herbs that deserve a place in your kitchen garden and how to use them to bring your cooking to a whole new level.
Why is My Throat Dry?
Dry throat is a pretty common ailment, and it can often be hard to pinpoint the exact causes of this condition and get relief. Generally speaking, dry throat can be explained by minor changes in medication, cold and flu, or merely not drinking enough water. However, it may also be an indication of a more severe underlying condition that could require medical attention. Here are a few reasons you may have a dry throat and what to do about it.
Note: If you have persistent dry throat for more than 1-2 weeks or any of the following symptoms, you should schedule an appointment with your primary care doctor as soon as possible.
- Trouble swallowing
- Wheezing or shortness of breath
- High fever over 101.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Rash
- Chest pain
- Extreme fatigue
Reasons you may have a dry throat
Allergies
‘Tis the season for allergies galore. Spring often takes down even the most resilient with a battery of seasonal allergies or hay fever. When these allergens get into your body, they cause an overreaction of the immune system and a release of histamines that can produce the following symptoms.
- Dry throat
- Cough
- Stuffy or runny nose
- Itchy skin, mouth, or eyes
It’s a good idea to try to isolate what your body is responding to with an environmental allergy. That way, you can try to avoid it or plan-ahead by taking precautionary anti-histamines. These are a few common allergens.
- Pollen
- Grass
- Mold
- Dust mites
- Pet hair
- Certain foods
Dehydration
Though this seems like a no-brainer, we are often very adept at ignoring our bodies signals of dehydration. If a drink of water alleviates your dry throat, then you may have solved the problem.
Common cold (or flu)
We’re all familiar with that dry or sore throat feeling that comes along with the onset of a cough, runny nose, and excessive sneezing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people will contract an average of 2-3 cases of the common cold every year.
Symptoms of the common cold or flu:
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Mild fever
- Body aches
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sore/dry throat
- Chills
Maintain proper hygiene and frequently wash your hands with warm soap and water to prevent the spread of bacteria that leads to a cold. Be sure to build up your immune system with an adequate amount of leafy greens and other vitamin-rich vegetables.
The flu is usually a more serious respiratory condition and may require longer recovery time.
Sleeping with your mouth open
If you notice a dry throat right after you wake up, you are most likely sleeping with your mouth open which dries out the saliva that your mouth produces to keep it moist. This could be related to a cold if you have a stuffy nose and are unable to breathe through it, or it could be an unrelated sleeping habit. If you are prone to snoring or fall asleep in an upright position, this is most likely the cause of your dry throat.
Tonsilitis
Tonsilitis is an inflammation of the tonsils in the back of the throat. This inflammation is usually caused by a virus or bacteria and can cause a dry throat along with these other symptoms.
- Headache
- Swollen, red, or white patches on the tonsils
- Fever
- Bad breath
- Hoarse voice
- Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
Natural dry throat remedies
Saltwater: Gargle with warm salt water to help soothe a dry throat and prevent scratching.
Avoidance: If your dry throat is related to allergies, try eliminating them from your home or avoiding them if possible.
Staying hydrated: Even if your dry throat is not directly related to dehydration, it is essential that you keep your throat moist. Try drinking lemon water or warm tea with honey. Avoid drinks with ice as these can irritate the throat.
Honey: Taking a spoonful of honey can help remedy dry throat. Be sure to use local, raw, organic honey.
Keep in mind that each cause of dry throat may have a different remedy. It is important to isolate the root of the issue and work on treatment from there.
Have you had any experience with a dry throat? Which remedies worked for you? Let us know in the comments below!
-Susan Patterson
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