Tactic number 2 is to
increase mucous secretions in an attempt to trap invaders and move them out of the body in a phase known as rhinorrhea.
Typically I avoid dairy during a cold because dairy can
increase mucous production, but live - culture yogurt is a worthwhile exception.
Increased mucous production during teething can make your baby more prone to ear infections.
In addition, when a food does not digest well, a cleansing or allergenic reaction can be triggered by the body which frequently manifests as
increased mucous production.
Itchy skin, hot spot
increased mucous.
Not exact matches
Among many of it's benefits, the powder helps clean out accumulated build - up of waste, toxins, metals and
mucous in the digestive tract as well as improving digestion and
increasing nutrient absorption.
Additionally, carminative herbs like peppermint help to tone the
mucous membrane and
increase the gut related muscle contractions, called peristalsis, in order to move food and wastes through the system gently.
In 1878, the Hungarian medical scientist Endre Hogyes extracted capsaicin, which he called capsicol, and discovered that it stimulated the
mucous membranes of the mouth and stomach and
increased the secretion of gastric juices.
When the
mucous becomes thick or
increases in amount due to other problems, it causes the post-nasal drip.
Some of the most commonly experienced pregnancy symptoms include: nausea / vomiting, an enhanced sense of smell, frequent urination, breast tenderness, extreme tiredness, a missed period, light bleeding, dizziness / fainting, constipation, mood swings / irritability, heartburn / indigestion, changes in complexion,
increased cervical
mucous / vaginal discharge, weight loss, cramping, backache, headaches, an enhanced sense of taste and vaginal changes.
If your nose is stuffed up, for instance, you can probably chalk it up to the combined effect of hormonal changes and
increased blood flow to your
mucous membranes.
Your body's stepped - up production of estrogen, which
increases blood flow to the pelvic area and stimulates the body's
mucous membranes during pregnancy, is the culprit behind this pesky pregnancy symptom.
A study from Wilkes University in Wilkes - Barre, Pa., found that men and women who had one to two sexual encounters per week had a 30 %
increase in IgA, antibodies found in saliva and
mucous membranes that are considered the first line of defense against cold and flu viruses.
While its mechanism of action is yet to be fully understood, it is thought that the antiulcerous effect of capsaicin promotes vasodilation and
increases gastric
mucous blood flow, which also facilitates good digestion and healthy bowel movements.
In IBS, an
increase in
mucous production sometimes occurs and then is passed in bowel movements, especially with diarrhea - predominant IBS.
This results in an
increased production of
mucous and therefore also
increasing the amount of
mucous excreted by the body.
In the instance of the
mucous being diet related, it's a wise idea to
increase water intake and herbal can be used to sooth the irritated intestine.
If you don't notice any changes in your
mucous or don't get the good stretchy stuff,
increase your good fats (butter, coconut oil, egg yolks) and take a fatty acid supplement for women.
In scientific studies, colostrum supplements have proven to
increase the amount of IGF - 1 and IgA in the bloodstream (IgA is an important immunoglobulin that helps to ensure our immunity to pathogens, especially in the
mucous membranes).
Studies have shown that Candida rapidly multiplies in the presence of sugar, along with
increasing its ability to adhere to the
mucous membranes throughout the body.
Orange peel contains aromatic compound properties that are antiseptic, reduce muscles spasms and decrease the thickness while
increasing the production of
mucous fluid.
Throughout Winter, the predominant elements building in the body / mind are Water and Earth,
increasing «Kapha» (you can think of Kapha as
mucous).
Evening Primrose Oil helps to
increase cervical
mucous and metabolic function.
Many people will notice that they pass out bowel plaques, some
mucous and either an
increasing amount of bowel motions or larger stools, especially those who were on processed or diets high in refined or junk foods to begin with.
Dairy products can
increase and thicken
mucous.
Congestion has actually been a constant throughout my pregnancy and apparently its a constant for many women due to the
increased blood flow to all
mucous membranes, caused by the high levels of estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy.
Restlessness;
increased heart rate, water intake, and hemoglobin concentration; dry and tacky
mucous membranes
As previously mentioned, when the kidneys are compromised, toxins
increase in the blood and are able to irritate the
mucous membranes (lining of the mouth and GI tract).
Increased risk of infection to the
mucous membrane tissues listed above.
Other signs include lethargy, inappetance (lack of appetite), weight loss, abdominal distension (bloated abdomen), nose bleeding, fatigue, pale color of the
mucous membranes of the mouth and the eyes and
increased respiratory rates.
A common symptom typically seen with colitis is
increased frequency of defecation, along with
mucous and fresh blood in or coating the stool.
The rabbit's response to the
increased dust in the environment is to produce copious amounts of
mucous, as evidenced by some wetness near the nostrils.
The most common signs of heat stroke include excessive panting, bright red gums, vomiting, diarrhea, an
increased heart rate, and
increased salivation that can progress to very dry
mucous membranes.