Medicinal 40 degrees: is there a cure for vodka these 7 diseases?

In Russia (and not only) is such a strong beverage, such as vodka, is often used for other purposes. Perhaps the most common way is by wiping. From childhood we know that at high temperatures, mix vodka with water and RUB the fluid of the patient.

In addition, the vodka is well established as a means to fight tooth and ear pain. But is this drink has healing properties, or people are just using it as a placebo? This was told by the doctor immunologist Anna Shalaeva.

Many are advised to treat rashes on the lips lotions based on vodka. It is enough to moisten a cotton pad with an employee beverage and apply it to the lip for a few minutes. However, Anna Shalaeva says that this is a controversial decision. On the one hand, with the help of vodka you can really dry skin that herpes can be useful. On the other hand, due to burns caused by the effect of alcohol may increase the affected area.

Mask for hair growth with the addition of vodka are very popular among women. If you believe the rumors, after using this wonder drug of the hair is lush, silky, healthy Shine and stop falling out. But, from the point of view of science, the only plus "algomask" is to improve blood circulation — increases blood flow to the follicles, which can really speed up hair growth.

But minus a lot more! First, if you overdo it with the alcohol-based, easily you can earn the burn of the scalp. Second, overly aggressive ingredients of the mask (usually onions, garlic or red pepper) ingestion of follicles can cause inflammation. And, of course, do not forget about the fact that alcohol itself is very dry skin and this may be followed by seborrhea (dandruff).

Popular remedy for the common cold is a cocktail of vodka, raspberry and honey, which is poured with boiling water, and in some cases even put the pill motrin. "Medicine" made to drink at night, well wrapped and sweat — supposedly the next morning any illness leaves the body.

However do not even need to be a doctor to understand that it is not only useless, but also very dangerous! To drink this "cocktail" is to drink vodka with antibiotic. We all know that you can't do that, because the body is too overloaded and there was no treatment effect will be. Most likely, the vodka will cause burns of mucous membranes in the mouth. The best thing to drink hot tea and eat a couple of spoons of honey.

On the Internet you can find and recommendations about use of vodka for toothache. Allegedly, she is able to quickly remove even acute pain. However, immunologist Anna Shalaeva says that in such cases, the vodka will have no effect. "It can be used except that as an antibacterial agent, says the doctor. — As a pain reliever, it is not suitable".

Power of irritation, ear pain can be compared with the tooth, so it is not surprising that people are trying in every way from her as soon as possible to get rid of. And one of those ways is warming the ears of vodka. To do this, make compresses with this alcoholic beverage and apply it to the affected area, based on that it accelerates blood circulation.

According to Anna Shulaeva, vodka can really help with ear pain, but it is necessary to consider some nuances. First, it is important what kind of vodka to use should be of high quality, not "the first that came to hand". Secondly, you need to make sure that in your ear no purulent inflammation, otherwise, the alcohol may only accelerate those processes that will soon lead to the boil. The doctor recommends the use of vodka in cases where the ear meets water — just enough to drip a few drops wait till they start to disappear, taking with them the excess moisture.

With this recipe, I am sure you are all familiar. Usually it is used at high temperature — vodka is mixed with water and the resulting liquid rubbing patient. Because alcohol evaporates quickly from the skin, the body actually cools, but here's what's going on inside, is little known.

According to Anna Shulaeva, because this therapy greatly increases the risk of vasospasm. In addition, the alcohol is absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream, which can lead to alcohol intoxication. Rubbing vinegar is also dangerous as it can lead to poisoning by acid. So the best way at a high temperature will decrease the natural — ventilation of the room and drinking plenty of fluids.

Vodka is also often advised to use for better sleep. Had only one drink the hot drink enough to come Morpheus and took you to his Kingdom. Similarly, vodka positive impact on appetite — drink 100 grams or any dinner will be merrier and more cheerful.

But, according to Dr., alcohol on an empty stomach can cause burns and even ulcers! But sleep can be helpful, because the consumption of alcohol changes of vascular tone and blood circulation. However, the disadvantages still more, so it is best to drink on a night out to something else, for example, a Cup of yogurt.

And what else the healing properties of vodka, you know?