Bad Breath or Halitosis is condition of unpleasant and bad odor in the breath. It is a very embarrassing problem that is very commonly seen. There could be various causes of bad breath like gum diseases, dental decay, lung infections, gastritis, stomach and intestinal infections, constipation, smoking etc.

For healthy teeth and gums one must keep a good oral hygiene by cleaning the teeth and mouth regularly. Brushing the teeth after every meal removes any trapped food particles that may cause tooth decay. This practice prevents any tooth and gum problems and bad breath too. There are however various home remedies for Halitosis or bad breath.

Athletes Foot or Tinea Pedis is the fungal infection of the skin, usually the feet, which results in flaking, scaling and itching of the affected area. It is usually seen in the spaces between the toes of the foot. This infection is typically contracted from constant exposure to moist atmospheres. Apart from the general symptoms, the patient may also experience blisters, pain, inflammation and exposure of the raw tissue.

In sever cases antibiotics are necessary to treat this infection. Along with the fungal infection various bacterial infections may also affect the skin. From the foot the infection may also spread to various parts of the body including the groin, however the infection is called with different names based on the body part it affects. It is called Tinea Cruris when it infects the groin region. Athlete’s foot is a communicable disease and is usually transmitted through sharing footwear.

Acne is a result of clogging of pores of the skin which restricts the natural oil from reaching the surface of the skin. As the pores get clogged up the bacteria multiply the skin erupts and pimples appear. Many a times when acne breaks out the scars that are left behind are permanent and no medicines can remove it.

But there are many ways to improve the quality of the skin. And most of the times the previous glow can be regained with the help of proper treatment.

The dermatologist might recommend you different ways to get rid of the scars but they might turn out to be very expensive.

Cough problems are very common and could affect any person. The body reacts to the irritation in the throat area through coughs. Many people go to physicians, take medications and cough syrups. But there are many simple home and natural remedies which can reduce the duration and severity of this problem.

These six natural home  remedies could be prepared and implemented easily. A few of the natural remedies for cough are:

1. A simple and efficient home remedy is to take lots of liquid drinks and also, plenty of rest should be taken. The liquids increase the circulation of blood and white blood cells which help in increasing the throat’s immunity against irritation.

Chicken pox is a viral infection that is caused due to the varicella-zoster virus. Children, aged between two to eight, are mostly affected by this infection. This problem can also affect adults but is more severe in those cases. This disease can spread by breathing the air which is infected by the affected victim’s sneeze or cough or through direct contact.

The usual symptoms of this disease include rashes, mild headache, feeling of weakness and loss in appetite. But it is mostly notice-able when it reaches the infectious stage.

The following home remedies could be used to minimize the itching and irritation that the affected person suffers: