Cellulitis is a severe bacterial skin infection wherein large red swollen patches form on your skin, especially on the leg. Along with the swelling, patients suffer from fever, lethargy, nausea and if not treated in time Cellulitis can take a dangerous course leading to even death.
But the current population is tired of taking medicines that contain hazardous chemicals. Several patients have claimed that antibiotic medications were ineffective for them and Herbal treatment just worked fine. Moreover, Allopathy often generates grave side effects in the long run. So, if even you are frustrated taking pills for itchy red blots on your skin, then the information below is just for you:
Ayurveda believes in healing Cellulitis by balancing a perfect combination of Ahar (food), Vihar (Exercise), and Aushadi (Medicine).
DIET-
- What to include-
Diet should include eggs, milk, lots of vegetables including eggplants, tomatoes and bell peppers, meat and wheat products.
- What to exclude-
Hot, sour, and spicy food should be avoided. Excessive sweet dishes shouldn’t be consumed. One should also stay clear from Corn and shellfish.
EXERCISE PLAN –
One should practice these lifestyle changes in regular everyday life for a stronger immune system Because if your immune system is weak then you are prone to catch diseases like Cellulitis.
Moderate exercises like jogging and swimming during stable climatic conditions are preferable. Meditation and simple yoga poses can also be practiced on a day-to-day basis. These lifestyle changes will also keep you away from being obese (being obese increases the risk factors of Cellulitis).
But when you are already a patient of Cellulitis you should totally avoid physical exercises like swimming and running as it can damage your infected region severely. You should also stay away from all those activities which are capable of giving you a cut, a wound, or a crack.
MEDICINE –
When we speak about medicines pills made with dozens of chemicals are not being referred here. Natural homemade remedies which have proven to be even more effective than allopathic medication is being called out here. A few natural treatments are:
- GARLIC – Rich in Anti-biotic and Anti-inflammatory properties this natural ingredient is capable of providing huge relief to your Cellulitis infection. Eating raw garlic every day and applying garlic paste to the infected region will speed up your healing process.
- FENUGREEK SEEDS – These seeds are also rich in anti-inflammatory properties. The recipe is simple. Soak the seeds in water for a few hours, grind them to make a paste, and apply and let it sit over the infected area for a few hours, and rinse it off.
- CALENDULA – Calendula flowers are well capable of fighting infections. Make a tea using a few calendula flowers and a cup of water and dab it on the infected part using a cotton swab. It will heal the soreness.
- COCONUT OIL – Coconut oil rich in anti-microbial properties has also been proven effective in the treatment of Cellulitis naturally. Apply it regularly over the affected area to see better results.