Dr. Navtej Kohli Gives Home Remedies for Common Allergies
Bug Bites and Stings
Remove the stinger by scraping it off and not pulling it off. Apply a cut open Onion to the site. Onions contain an enzyme that breaks down the Prostaglandin's that are produced in response to the sting.
Earache
Quick ways to stop pain in ears: Use a hair dryer and hold it approximately 16 to 18 inches from the ear on low. The warm air gives soothing effect. You can also try some warm baby oil: Place A few drops of lukewarm baby oil to the Ear cannel.
Hiccups
This is most common problem and worth sharing on Navtej Kohli website. Try one teaspoon of sugar swallowed dry. The sugar acts on nervous impulses and relaxes them. Another solution is taking a bag and re-breathing the air for a few minutes while taking a fresh breath when the carbon dioxide builds up to much. But this only works well if you catch the hiccups when they first start.
Bloody Nose
When a bloody nose strikes, the first thing is to pinch your nose and put your head between your knees. Many people suggest placing your head back, but it only allows the blood to run down to your stomach. You could also try an ice pack. The cold encourages the blood vessels to narrow and reduces bleeding. Another solution is to blow the clot out. Before you try to stop a nose bleed, give your nose a vigorous blow which will cause the clot to come out.
Blisters
The treatment for blister depends on its size. If it is very big, and in a weight bearing area, you almost have to drain it. You can keep smaller ones intact, for they probably don't cause much discomfort. If a blister gives you pain, just go ahead and pop it. Use a sterilized needle and stick it in the side of the blister. Make sure the hole is big enough so you can squeeze out all the fluid. If the skin breaks open, you should put on some Neosporin and a bandage. Here are some more things to try: Give it some air. You could soak your feet in water and keep it in the open air at night. Also, change wet dressings, keep clean socks on, and powder daily. One way to protect a tender blister without draining it is to cut a moleskin pad into a doughnut shape and place it over the blister