Pink Eye Treatment - Do Home Remedies Really Work?

Everyone who has had conjunctivitis (also known as pinkeye) has most likely wondered if there is an effective home remedy for pink eye. After all, it's no fun waiting in line for the doctor and filling prescriptions when you have such an embarrassment on your face! With so many children in daycare or preschool, the general lack of cleanliness in our society, and the unhealthy lifestyle habits we live by, it's no wonder pink eye is spread so easily. This article will explore why pink eye is such a persistent problem, and what we can do to prevent ourselves and our children from catching it.

Conjunctivitis is especially common in children because illnesses spread so quickly in daycares and schools. However, it's not just a problem that children have to endure. A healthy body is more resistant to infections and health issues than an unhealthy one. Exercising is a big help because it circulates oxygen, which ensures healthy tissues throughout your whole body. Improving your diet will also nourish your body, making conjunctivitis a rare occurrence.

The following foods are a great addition to any pink eye sufferer's diet: cucumber, tofu, eggs, clams, and water chestnuts. These foods are especially beneficial to eye health. Chamomile however, can work miracles and is an easy home remedy for pink eye. I suggest buying some pure chamomile tea bags and brewing yourself some tea. When the tea bag has cooled place it upon your infected eye and watch your pink eye improve steadily over the next 4-5 days.

As you can see, conjunctivitis can be controlled more easily than commonly thought. With a little effort focused on cleanliness and health, pink eye is becoming less and less common in my household. It used to be a problem for myself and my family, but I now have the knowledge to make it disappear whenever I wish. After all, it's no fun waiting in line for the doctor and filling prescriptions when you have such an embarrassment on your face! With so many children in daycare or preschool, the general lack of cleanliness in our society, and the unhealthy lifestyle habits we live by, it's no wonder pink eye is spread so easily. But they can relieve the symptoms, and speed up the recovery process, which makes them a useful addition to the treatment of Pink Eye.

The five questions you need answers to are:

1. What liquid should I use?

Clean water should be used. It doesn't have to be sterilized - ordinary tap water is fine. That's up to you, but my recommendation is bicarbonate of soda, at the rate of half a teaspoon to a cup of water. Bicarbonate of soda is a common ingredient, is readily available, is safe and easy to use, and has no side effects.

3. What temperature is best?

Again, that's up to you. Personally, I like it warm, but use whatever temperature you feel will give you the most relief. Just make sure that it's not too hot.

4. What do I apply it with?

If you're planning to swab or bathe the eye, then use something small, soft, and disposable. A make-up removal pad is ideal, or a small wad of cotton wool. Wipe the eye gently, in an outward motion (i.e.