{"id":7814,"date":"2019-07-04T05:48:09","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T05:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=7814"},"modified":"2021-04-19T20:53:16","modified_gmt":"2021-04-19T20:53:16","slug":"15-powerful-home-remedies-to-cure-malaria-naturally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/15-powerful-home-remedies-to-cure-malaria-naturally\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Powerful Home Remedies to Cure Malaria Naturally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Malaria is a serious condition caused by parasites that are spread by mosquitos in tropical and subtropical climates. These parasites will affect the body by first being incubated in the liver for several days, and then entering and infecting the bloodstream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, they will reproduce and multiply until they burst open and destroy the blood cell. This can cause a reduction in blood cells, while in the meantime, the production of toxic waste products will cause the body to respond by producing pro-inflammatory cytokines leading to an increase in body temperature (fever), muscle pain and spasm, weakness, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that malaria can be treated if you visit a doctor. They will prescribe medication, which will help to kill the parasites so that your body can return to normal function. However, if you do not receive this medical attention, malaria can worsen and may become life-threatening. In the worst cases, malaria will go on to destroy the function of the organs, leading to a number of serious conditions and possibly death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You cannot treat malaria from home and you should NOT attempt to. With that said, a number of home remedies can help to keep symptoms at bay, and to support the effect of the medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Garlic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Garlic <\/a>is a substance that is well known for being anti-bacterial. Garlic works so well in fact, that it has sometimes been referred to as a natural antibiotic \u2013 and has proven more effective than some prescribed medications under certain circumstances. Therefore, many people will use garlic to treat sore throats by chewing on it or to treat stomach infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garlic serves a double purpose too, seeing as it can also be effective as an insect repellent, thereby helping you to avoid contracting malaria to begin with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, garlic is also not infallible and in reality, won\u2019t be effective at driving out malaria on its own. Add some to your diet while undergoing treatment though, and you will be able to enjoy a number of useful health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2 Grapefruit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Grapefruit <\/a>contains an active ingredient called quinine. This is thought by some to effectively neutralize the parasites that are responsible for malaria symptoms. At the same time, it is able to strengthen the immune system and support it in doing its job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grapefruit has a ton of health benefits besides this. It is actually considered to be one of the few \u2018negative calorie foods\u2019 for instance and is a staple in countless diets. If you want to forego the sour taste though, then you can actually extract the quinine yourself. Simply boil the pulp of the grapefruit and it will be released. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On top of everything else, grapefruit is also high in vitamins A and C, which will help to strengthen the immune system to fight the good fight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3 Cinnamon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cinnamon <\/a>is another superfood that is currently being hailed as being incredible for just about everything! As well as being great for diabetic patients, for supporting healthy brain function, and for being a healthy alternative to sugar\u2026 this spice is also filled with anti-parasitic qualities. These can once again help to support the body in identifying and destroying the parasites that are responsible for the symptoms and to encourage a healthy and speedy recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, is that cinnamon can also help to manage symptoms and improve your overall health in numerous other ways. For example, the spice contains cinnamaldehyde which is able to combat inflammation, thereby reducing the headaches and muscle pain associated with malaria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, this would be a great time to fortify your diet with as many superfoods and ingredients as possible in order to help provide the nutrients that your body will rely on for fighting against invading parasites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4 Hydration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned, there is no cure for malaria that you can get from your kitchen cupboard. If there was, then this condition would not have ravaged many tropical and subtropical countries to the extent it has.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, a lot of the time these treatments should focus on managing symptoms and helping to prevent the worst developments. One way to do this is to hydrate the body properly and to keep drinking lots <\/em>of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malaria has numerous symptoms, but among the most serious are the fever and vomiting and diarrhea<\/a>. If you find yourself throwing up and feeling hot, then you will quickly become dehydrated as you lose moisture through your stool, vomit, and perspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can then lead to dehydration, which can contribute to headaches, tiredness, muscle ache and more. Eventually, dehydration can be fatal and this is actually what actually proves most dangerous in many cases of malaria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, water is important when it comes to fighting off infections and supporting the immune system. It is an important catalyst for countless biochemical reactions throughout the body and it is used to make the blood among other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For these reasons, you should keep drinking lots of water while fighting to overcome malaria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5 Aspirin\/Ibuprofen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While it is not a natural remedy, a home strategy you can use against malaria is to take an aspirin or ibuprofen. These are analgesics<\/a>, meaning that they are painkillers that can reduce some of the discomforts such as headache and muscle ache that we associate with malaria. At the same time though, these are also blood thinners, meaning that they are effective at reducing inflammation and helping to ease the muscle pain and more as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This might be particularly effective against the headaches that malaria causes (along with water). That\u2019s because some of this discomfort is thought to be due to pro-inflammatory cytokines \u2013 proteins produced by the body that cause inflammation \u2013 which is produced in response to the parasites. While these can help to drive out the parasites around the body, they can also cause inflammation elsewhere \u2013 including in the brain where they can lead to confusion, brain fog, and headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6 Iron<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Consuming more iron <\/a>is another important management strategy if you are suffering from malaria. This is because malaria destroys red blood cells, and ultimately reduces the amount of blood in your system. As blood is reduced, you will find you can end up looking pale, feeling tired, and perhaps even looking jaundiced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By consuming iron, you can support your body\u2019s ability to create more red blood cells, and thereby combat some of these effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note as well that iron is only one thing that the body uses to synthesize blood cells. B12 is also important, so generally, try to support your body with the best nutrition possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7 Sunlight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In one study, it was found that sunlight was several times more effective than vitamin C when it came to supporting the immune system and preventing the onset of colds and flu. If you get more sunlight, your body will produce more vitamin D<\/a>. This acts as a master key for the production of hormones, and can thereby support MANY healthy functions in the body \u2013 improved immune function is just one result of this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we are ill, often we have the urge to spend time indoors in bed. In fact, though, getting out into the sun may help you to recover more quickly. You can also get vitamin D from other sources, however, including from fortified foods and supplementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But once again to reiterate \u2013 getting sunlight, iron, and grapefruit is no <\/em>alternative for a course of medication prescribed by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8 Mosquito Control<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While this isn\u2019t a treatment, one thing that you can <\/em>do yourself is to prevent malaria from occurring in the first place. Sometimes you can take every precaution and still be unlucky, but in most cases, you will be able to drastically improve your chances of leaving a country without malaria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some insect repellents can also be made from a range of natural products. So make sure you are vigilant when it comes to the use of mosquito nets, deterrents, and all other products. Vaccination <\/a>can also help you to reduce your chances of contraction, though no vaccine is 100% effective in all cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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