Friday, June 13, 2014

Excessive Thirst

Excessive Thirst:
• Thirst is a natural phenomenon which is triggered due to:
o Exercise
o Hot weather
o Loss of body fluids
o Eating salty or oily food
• However, excessive thirst could be a troublesome condition
Causes:
• Fear
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Fever
• Malaria
• Excessive thirst could also be a symptom of:
o Diabetes -- as it leads to excessive urination
o Lack of insulin -- it leads to increased sugar levels which results in increased water absorption in the body
Natural home remedy using Indian gooseberry and honey:
1. Take 3 tsp of Indian gooseberry powder
2. Add 2 tsp honey
3. Mix well
4. Have this mixture thrice a day
Natural home remedy using fennel seed powder:
1. Crush fennel seeds to get 5 tsp fennel seed powder
2. Add the powder to 250 ml of water
3. Allow it to soak for 1 hr
4. Strain the liquid
5. Drink small sips at a time
This remedy is highly effective for treating fever or malaria induced thirst
Natural home remedy using black pepper powder:
1. Take 1 tsp of black pepper powder
2. Add to 4 cups of boiling water
3. Mix well
4. Allow the mixture to cool
5. Take a few sips every time you feel thirsty
These remedies are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural, non-invasive, and can be prepared at home.

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