Some of us have had a nose bleed at some point of time or another. This is a very common ailment in people, though it’s mostly children who are seen to suffer from it more frequently. The nose lining contains various tiny blood vessels that tend to bleed quite easily. And there are a number of reasons responsible for encouraging a nose bleed in people.

Nose bleeds are often the result of common events, usually trauma, but nose bleeds can be a warning of other problems. Nose bleeds are caused by a small blood vessel rupturing. There are two main types of nose bleed, upper and lower septum nose bleeds.

Home Remedies for Nose Bleeding
To stop a nose bleed pinch the nose firmly, but not hard, at the bridge of your nose just below the bone. Do NOT lie down or tilt the head back, as this makes the blood go down your throat and will make you sick to your stomach. Hold this pinch for 2 -3 minutes until bleeding stops. Do NOT blow your nose. This will blow the clot out and make it start bleeding again.

Apple cider vinegar is useful in getting a nosebleed to stop. Apple cider vinegar safeguards the body from loss of blood. Soak a small cotton ball in the vinegar and pack it lightly into the nostril. The vinegar will help the blood to congeal. Put a drop of lemon juice in your nostrils. Place a wet towel on the head. It will stop nose bleeding.

Every time you breathe in air, it’s the job of the nose to ensure that the air that reaches lungs is well humidified. As such, when your surroundings are dry, your nose has to work extra hard. So it’s advised that you humidify the air with a good air humidifier.

Note : Before you begin to stop the nose bleed, blow your nose once forcefully. This will blow out any clot that is keeping the blood vessel in the nose lining open. Once the clot is out, the flexible fibers around that minute opening in the nose will itself contract.

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Dandruff is the common skin problem that we face in our daily life. With dandruff our hairs loose their beauty and can even become a nightmare for us. Healthy hairs make us attractive while hairs with dandruff can spoil our personality. So get rid of unwanted ‘flakes’, the dandruff.

Dandruff is common, albeit complex, skin problem resulting in the excessive flaking of dry, white skin from the scalp. Dry skin, oily skin, overuse of styling products, poor diet, stress, excessive shampooing, a fat-eating yeast fungus called Malassezia, more serious skin conditions, and any combination of the above can all contribute to your dandruff problem. But just as diverse as the causes of dandruff are, so are the treatments; there are an abundance of trusted self-care options for getting rid of dandruff.

Anti dandruff shampoos are a cure for dandruff, but far from a permanent one. The problem returns within a short while of discontinuing usage of the shampoo. In more severe cases of dandruff and in unresponsive cases, we may need a prescription strength dandruff treatment shampoo only available from doctor. The most commonly prescribed one is Nizoral. It can help to destroy that fungus called Malassezia by inhibiting its growth, thus eliminating most of the flaking and excessive skin shedding.

I found this interesting solution while surfing the internet. Boil 4 table spoons of dried thyme (not sure whether we have thyme here in Malaysis; anyone knows?) in half a litre of water for 10 minutes. After it has cooled, strain it through a sieve. Massage the liquid into your scalp 3 times a week and leave it there overnight.

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