HEALTH TIPS: REMEDIES FOR CONJUNCTIVITIS (PINK EYE)
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Conjunctivitis
comes in variety of forms, with varying levels of severity. Conjunctivitis (pink
eye) that is caused by irritants can usually be cleared either through eye
drops or the natural process of the eye to cleanse itself.
Allergic and
vital conjunctivitis can be more serious, especially if the infection is caused
by the herpes simplex virus, gonorrhea or chlamydia.
More formal
and rigorous medical treatment is recommended for more serious infections. And also
if an infant develops pink eye, it is very important to see a doctor
immediately as the infection can cause permanent damage at that age.
Below are
some home remedies for conjunctivitis. (pink eye)
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Eye
drops: For some certain types of conjunctivitis, simply flushing out your eye
can be an important first step to eliminate the problem. If the tear ducts are
not working properly, due to inflammation, then eye drops is needed to
stimulate more tear production and physically flush out whatever is bothering
the conjunctivitis.
·
Turmeric:
Turmeric is a natural treatments and is packed with immune boosting and
antiviral compounds. For the treatment of conjunctivitis, it can be mixed with
water to form paste. Then dip a washcloth in the mixture and use it as a
compressant over the affected eye.
·
Honey:
The nutrient concentration in honey makes it an essential remedy to have on
hand for many respiratory and skin conditions. And is also great for the
treatment of conjunctivitis. Mixing honey with warm milk and then applying it
to the affected eyelids 2-3 times per day can quickly eliminate the infection
due to the antibacterial qualities of honey.
·
Wash
your hands: Why this infection is so common is the highly contagious nature of
pink eye, therefore the best things you can do to protect yourself from getting
infected or spreading it to others is to wash your hands frequently, and also
avoid touching or rubbing your eyes after coming in contact with other people.
You just have to be careful of when and why you touch your eyes.
·
Green
tea: Green tea is packed with antioxidants and bioflavonoids, that is why many
people use the beverage for a variety of health conditions.
For the treatment of conjunctivitis, simply steep a green tea bag and
allow it to cool. Then, place the tea bag directly over the affected eye and
allow the organic compounds and nutrients to do their work.
·
Aloe
Vera gel: Aloe vera gel can quickly relieve inflammation caused by
conjunctivitis, while the immune boosting properties of the gel will help to
clear out the infection. Simply dip a tissue in aloe vera gel and gently apply
it on the eyelid and around the affected eye for best results.
·
Garlic:
The effect of garlic on pink eye is just as impressive as for many other
ailments. The active ingredient in garlic, has proven antioxidant, antiviral,
anti-fungal and anti-bacterial qualities, making it ideal to clear the
infection causing your conjunctivitis.
Slice a garlic clove, allowing the juice to come out, and then rub it
directly on the top of the eyelid. It will relieve the burning sensation and
prevent the infection from spreading.
·
Neem
oil: This herbal remedy has undeniable anti-inflammatory properties and
anti-bacterial abilities, while also soothing irritated skin and relieving
pain. Simply apply a small amount of neem oil around the eye before going to
bed, and I promise you, you will see improvement in a matter of days.
·
Lemon
juice: Mix lemon juice with a small amount of water and then apply it with a
washcloth. Citric acid can also be very powerful, so however, be careful not to
put lemon juice directly in the eye; placing it around the affected tissue will
be sufficient.
