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\"\"Pink eye is another term for conjunctivitis, though it can also be a broad term to describe anything that gives you a reddish\/pink discoloring in the eye. This normally comes free with itchiness, streaming and perhaps swelling and discharge.<\/p>\n

Conjunctivitis is essentially an eye infection and the good news is that it will normally clear up on its own in just 10 days. During those ten days though, you\u2019re stuck with a rather unattractive and uncomfortable condition. The question is: how can you speed the process up a little? And if you have a chronic infection (lasting around four weeks or more) what else will help to put an end to your distress?<\/p>\n

Here are nine solutions that may help\u2026<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0Green Tea<\/h3>\n

Our first treatment is to use a little green tea. Teas like matcha green tea contain bioflavonoids<\/a>, which are potent nutrients found in plants. These can help to relieve the inflammation and irritation that is caused directly and will also help to prevent infections by killing off the bacteria.<\/p>\n

The best way to use this treatment is to get yourself a green tea bag. Dip it in boiled water to loosen up the active ingredients and then leave it somewhere to cool a little. Once it\u2019s ready, sit it on top of the eyes. This will offer a soothing and relaxing effect that should have longer-lasting benefits!<\/p>\n

\"\"2. \u00a0Aloe Vera Gel<\/h3>\n

Aloe vera contains a lot of good stuff for combating infections and easing discomfort. This includes aloin and amodin which have both antibacterial and antiviral properties.<\/p>\n

It is also great for reducing inflammation<\/a> and may help to encourage blood flow, speeding up recovery. Dab a little around the eye and eyelid making sure that none gets in your actual eye. According to studies, this can be used on the corneal cells safely but it is a little uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

\"\"3. \u00a0Remove Your Contact Lenses<\/h3>\n

If you have an infection<\/a>, then it\u2019s important that you remove your contact lenses right away. Dryness and inflammation can otherwise cause them to further your irritation and even to get stuck, making it harder to remove them and potentially causing other issues. What\u2019s more, is that the contact lenses themselves might reinfect you if they are multi-use ones.<\/p>\n

Your doctor will almost always advise you to remove your contact lenses when you have any eye complaint. Heed this advice and go back to glasses \u2013 even if they don\u2019t look as good!<\/p>\n

\"\"4. \u00a0Neem Oil<\/h3>\n

Neem oil is useful for relieving skin irritation<\/a>. It is soothing and very gentle and has potent anti-inflammatory effects to help you recover more quickly from the infection. Again, you will use this by simply applying it gently around the affected area on the eyelids and around the eye, being careful not to get any in your eye.<\/p>\n

In order to get the best benefits, try applying a little just before you hit the hay. This way, the oil will work its magic overnight while you\u2019re sleeping.<\/p>\n

\"\"5. \u00a0Wash Your Linen<\/h3>\n

Your job when suffering from pinkeye<\/a> is not only to combat the symptoms and stop the infection but also to prevent yourself from reinfecting yourself. Not only that, but you also need to avoid infecting anyone else.<\/p>\n

One important way to stop the spread of infection in that case, is to wash your linen thoroughly and regularly on a hot heat. The same goes for your towels and washcloths \u2013 after each use, rotate and wash. It\u2019s a lot of work but it can shorten the lifespan of your condition, especially if you have a chronic infection.<\/p>\n

\"\"6. \u00a0Wash Your Hands Regularly<\/h3>\n

Likewise, it is very important to wash your hands regularly and to try and avoid touching your face.<\/p>\n

This is hard when your eye is red, watery and itchy. It\u2019s even harder when you\u2019ve attached all kinds of creams and you just want to wipe them away! Not only will this undo the benefits of the creams in the first place though but it will actually spread the infection<\/a> and make you more likely to give it to other people as well.<\/p>\n

This is another reason that wearing glasses (or even sunglasses!) can be a good idea: it will help to block your hand when you go to rub. And if you wash your hands regularly as well, then this will help to make it less of an issue on those few occasions when you do have to itch, touch or rub.<\/p>\n

\"\"7. \u00a0Cool Flannel<\/h3>\n

One way to get instant relief is simply to take a cool flannel and to drape it over your face. Close your eyes<\/a> and enjoy being in the darkness and then let the cool damp cloth numb the discomfort and sooth the area. This is a great thing to do right after using the green tea bags. Remember to wash that flannel right after though!<\/p>\n

Simply splashing some cold water on your face can also be a good option which will help to provide a little relief. You can do this during the day on trips to the bathroom and it will help to remove the discharge without the need for rubbing.<\/p>\n

\"\"8. \u00a0Colloidal Silver<\/h3>\n

Colloidal silver<\/a> has a number of different benefits and is a great thing to keep somewhere in your cupboards. Among its many uses, it is great for combating a pinkeye infection when applied to the affected area. Tiny silver colloids work to pick up infected cells and attract them electromagnetically.<\/p>\n

This can then send them back into the blood stream to be eliminated. Sounds amazing but it really can offer some fairly quick relief. Colloidal silver is only able to work on specific types of bacteria but the good news is that the bacteria causing your pink eye is most likely caused by it.<\/p>\n

\"\"9. \u00a0Turmeric<\/h3>\n

Finally, turmeric<\/a> is a useful tool that has healing compounds and can likewise provide a lot of health benefits and useful applications \u2013 so keep it around the home! In this case, turmeric can help to relieve pinkeye if you add just two tablespoons to a cup of boiled water. Allow to cool for a bit and then soak a clean cotton pad in the mixture and dab onto the eyes. You\u2019ll enjoy instant relieve and it will help to reduce inflammation and some of the visible redness.<\/p>\n

Turmeric has a ton of other benefits. One awesome one is that it enhances brain plasticity \u2013 boosting learning if you add a little to your coffee!<\/p>\n

Give these home remedies for pink eye a try for yourself and see if they help. Have we missed some? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n

\"\"10. Raw Honey<\/h3>\n

Applying raw honey<\/a> to your eye before you go to bed is an excellent natural remedy for clearing up pinkeye. Raw honey contains live enzymes and beneficial bacteria that give it potent antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that flush the conjunctivitis bacteria from your eye while you sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s critical that you try this remedy using raw honey. Raw honey does not undergo any filtering process, whereas commercial honey removes all of the beneficial enzymes and bacteria found in the royal jelly, pollen, and honeycomb wax found in raw honey.<\/span><\/p>\n

We like using Manuka honey for our pinkeye mask. Manuka honey originates from New Zealand and contains a unique polyphenol profile. Polyphenols are the antioxidant compounds found in the pollen of the Manuka tree flowers. Bees collect it and return it to the hive, where the valuable phytonutrients fortify the honey. Apply a half a teaspoon of honey to your eye and cover it with some gauze and plaster. The honey extracts the bacteria while soothing the irritation and swelling.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"11. Apple Cider Vinegar<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

ACV is one of nature\u2019s miracle foods. Similar to honey, apple cider vinegar comes in unfiltered and processed forms, and we will be using the unfiltered version for this home remedy. Raw ACV contains beneficial bacteria, known as, \u201cthe mother.\u201d These bacteria, along with the polyphenol antioxidants give ACV its potent antiseptic, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties that make it an excellent home remedy for curing conjunctivitis<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s critical that you don\u2019t apply pure ACV to your pinkeye. Dilute a tablespoon of ACV with four tablespoons of water and soak a cotton ball in the solution. Wring out the cotton ball and dab it on your eye to remove the crust from your eyelids. The ingredients in the ACV go to work at killing off the invading bacteria, relieving itching symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Always ensure you use unfiltered ACV. The filtration process removes \u201cthe mother,\u201d along with all of the beneficial compounds found in the vinegar.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"12. Tulsi <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Tulsi<\/a> is also known as \u201choly basil,\u201d and its well-recognized in traditional medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. While you may already sprinkle basil over your favorite Italian dish, it also has a benefit in clearing up conjunctivitis bacteria as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

The antiseptic and antibacterial properties come from the abundance of polyphenols found in the leaves of the Holy Basil plant. We recommend you soak Tulsi leaves overnight in some hot water. When you wake up in the morning, use it as a cleaning solution to remove the crust from your eyes. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can also soak cotton in the Tulsi water and apply it as a compress over your eye for 10-minutes. The polyphenols draw out the bacteria from your eye while reducing inflammation in the eyelids. Make sure that you use a fresh compress with every treatment, as reusing your cotton or compress will spur reinfection, and you\u2019ll gain no relief.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"13. Salt Water <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Salt water treatment is an old-fashioned remedy for clearing up a variety of health disorders. We\u2019re sure that when you were young and had a sore throat, your mom made you gargle with salt water to clear the infection. Salt water dries out the affected area, removing the bacteria while sterilizing the affected area. <\/span><\/p>\n

Salt water treatment is an excellent option for assisting with the recovery from pinkeye as well. We recommend you use a brand like crushed Himalayan pink salt for your solution. Take some purified hot water, and add a teaspoon of Himalayan pink salt. Stir the water until the salt dissolves and then soak a cotton ball in the solution. <\/span><\/p>\n

Apply the compress to your eye<\/a> three times a day for 5-minutes, and the salt will extract the bacteria from your eye while sterilizing the area. Using this traditional remedy also helps to reduce inflammation and itching symptoms as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"14. Breast Milk<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Conjunctivitis is rampant in children, and its typically the starting point for the spread of pinkeye. Parents pick up their kids from nursery school and hand down the infection from their kids to their work colleagues and friends. <\/span><\/p>\n

Breast milk is one of the most unexpected remedies for clearing up a case of pinkeye in kids. Breast milk contains an antibody called, \u201cimmunoglobulin A,<\/a>\u201d which prevents pink eye bacteria from infecting the mucosal surface of your eye. This effect helps to limit the growth of the bacteria and helps to put an end to the infection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Soak a cotton ball in some breast milk, and dab it on your child\u2019s eye four to five times a day to remove the crust and reduce inflammation. You should notice the infection start to clear in as little as 24-hours. However, if your child does not experience any relief after a day., its best to take them to the doctor for diagnosis, as it could be a form of bacterial conjunctivitis, not the viral type.<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n

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