Treat Lyme Disease
Lyme borreliosis is a vector-borne disease that accrues consequent to a tick bite. The causative agent is a bacterium known as spirochete. Spirochete bacterium is mainly found in such animals as deer and mice. To diagnose the Lyme disease doctors refer to physical symptoms like rashes, laboratory testing especially in developed stages of the disease and a patient's admission of exposure to any infected ticks.
In Northeastern United States and some parts of the upper Midwestern, have mice and deer. These are the main infected animals hosting ticks especially in late spring through summer to early fall. Consequently, most incidences of Lyme disease occur in these regions of the US.
If Lyme disease is left untreated for long, chances of recurrence are greater and one can develop some serious complications. Nevertheless, if treatment is initiated early enough, it can be treated with a complete resolution of all the symptoms. The following are ways in which you can treat Lyme disease.
The first step in treating Lyme disease is using a series of specific antibiotics as prescribed by the diagnosing physician. The most common antibiotics a physician may prescribe include amoxicillin, doxycycline and cefuroxime axetil. These antibiotics are usually prescribed prophylactically immediately a tick bite has been noted, with the dosage going for about 10 days.
Some physicians will then administer further antibiotics like Rocephin, via an intravenous line. This is especially the case when a patient's nervous system has been affected by the time Lyme disease is diagnosed.
There is need to exercise caution when treating Lyme disease among pregnant women. The re is need to determine the appropriate antibiotics administered since studies have shown there is a chance of a pregnant mother transferred the Lyme disease to a fetus, This may further complicate the pregnancy. Physicians will direct the ideal drugs to be used to ensure that the disease is treated and that the fetus is also safe.
In most cases where the Lyme disease has affected the joints and probable inflicted an arthritic condition, physicians use cortisone injections. The best way of noting such complications is when a patient has swollen joints. Again, the physician will prescribe oral medication like ibuprofen, to curb pain, reduce the joint swelling and improve a patient's mobility.
The rash that indicates infection of Lyme disease, especially in children, should disappear within days after the antibiotic treatment is initiated. The condition should however be tested before one is declared fully treated to avoid reoccurrence.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Treating Tinnitus
Treating Tinnitus
Hearing is a series of events in which sound waves in the air
produce electrical signals and cause nerve impulses to be sent to the
brain where they are interpreted as sound. The ear has three main
parts: the outer, middle and inner ear. Sound waves enter through the
outer ear and reach the middle ear where they cause the ear drum to
vibrate. The vibrations are transmitted through three tiny bones in the
middle ear, called the ossicles. These three bones are named the
malleus, incus and stapes (and are also known as the hammer, anvil and
stirrup). The ear drum and ossicles amplify the vibrations and carry
them to the inner ear. The stirrup transmits the amplified vibrations
through the oval window and into the fluid that fills the inner ear.
The vibrations move through fluid in the snail-shaped hearing part of
the inner ear (cochlea) that contains the hair cells. The fluid in the
cochlea moves the top portion of the hair cells, called the hair
bundle, which initiates the changes that lead to the production of the
nerve impulses. These nerve impulses are carried to the brain where
they are interpreted as sound. Different sounds move to the population
of hair cells in different ways, thus allowing the brain to distinguish
among various sounds.
For the first time, scientists (Alan H. Lockwood, M.D., of the State University of New
York in Buffalo) have located an area in the brain involved in the production of tinnitus.
Tinnitus is a ringing, roaring, buzzing, or clicking sound that occurs inside the head,
it is often referred to as "ringing in the ears." The noise can be intermittent or
constant, with single or multiple tones; it can be subtle or at a life-shattering level.
It can strike people of all ages and, for most, it is difficult to treat.
There are currently over 50 million Americans who are affected by tinnitus to some
degree. Of these, about 12 million suffer severely enough to seek medical attention. And,
about one million sufferers are so seriously debilitated that they cannot function on a
"normal," day-to-day basis.
Using positron-emission tomography (PET), Dr. Lockwood's group was able to map brain
regions of individuals who had tinnitus in only one ear. These individuals also had the
ability to change the loudness of their tinnitus by performing special movements of their
face and mouth. Cerebral blood flow, an indication of increased brain activity, was
measured while these individuals were at rest, and performed the movements that affected
their tinnitus, and while listening to loud beeps or pure tones that were presented using
ear phones. The PET scan detected changes in the auditory cortex, that part of the brain
that processes sounds, on the side of the brain opposite the tinnitus. In contrast, the
auditory cortex on both sides of the brain reacted to pure tones presented to one ear at a
time. Since external tones presented to one ear affect both sides of the brain, the fact
that the internal tones of tinnitus affect only one side of brain indicate that tinnitus
may be initiated by brain activity rather than by the ear.
Having the ability to image brain activity patterns during various communication events
involving stuttering, aphasia, tinnitus, and American Sign Language is revolutionizing our
understanding of normal and disordered processes of human communication. In one of many
remarkable advances this year, NIDCD scientists are able to visualize brain activity
occurring with tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Tinnitus has been extremely difficult to
study without an objective model as it is associated with virtually every kind of hearing
loss. These studies provide ground-breaking information about the nature of tinnitus,
which will hopefully lead to improved strategies for diagnosis and treatment for the
millions of Americans challenged with the incessant or intermittent audiotory sensation
that is tinnitus.
While not every case of tinnitus has an apparent source, there are a variety of causes.
Exposure to loud noise, either over an extended period of time or one extreme incident, is
probably the most common. Other possible causes of tinnitus include: certain medical
conditions; certain medications; allergies.
Exposure to harmful sounds causes damage to the sensitive hair cells of the inner ear
and to the nerve of hearing. These structures can be injured by noise in two different
ways: from an intense brief impulse, such as an explosion, or from continuous exposure to
noise, such as that in a woodworking shop.
The effect from impulse sound can be instantaneous and can result in an immediate
hearing loss that may be permanent. The structures of the inner ear may be severely
damaged. This kind of hearing loss may be accompanied by tinnitus, which may subside over
time. Hearing loss and tinnitus may be experienced in one or both ears, and tinnitus may
continue constantly or intermittently throughout a lifetime.
There is not a cure for tinnitus. However, a variety of treatment options exist that
offer varying levels of relief to many sufferers. Treatment options include:
Be sure to consult with a qualified healthcare professional who treats tinnitus for
more information about these and other treatment options.
Hearing is a series of events in which sound waves in the air
produce electrical signals and cause nerve impulses to be sent to the
brain where they are interpreted as sound. The ear has three main
parts: the outer, middle and inner ear. Sound waves enter through the
outer ear and reach the middle ear where they cause the ear drum to
vibrate. The vibrations are transmitted through three tiny bones in the
middle ear, called the ossicles. These three bones are named the
malleus, incus and stapes (and are also known as the hammer, anvil and
stirrup). The ear drum and ossicles amplify the vibrations and carry
them to the inner ear. The stirrup transmits the amplified vibrations
through the oval window and into the fluid that fills the inner ear.
The vibrations move through fluid in the snail-shaped hearing part of
the inner ear (cochlea) that contains the hair cells. The fluid in the
cochlea moves the top portion of the hair cells, called the hair
bundle, which initiates the changes that lead to the production of the
nerve impulses. These nerve impulses are carried to the brain where
they are interpreted as sound. Different sounds move to the population
of hair cells in different ways, thus allowing the brain to distinguish
among various sounds.
For the first time, scientists (Alan H. Lockwood, M.D., of the State University of New
York in Buffalo) have located an area in the brain involved in the production of tinnitus.
Tinnitus is a ringing, roaring, buzzing, or clicking sound that occurs inside the head,
it is often referred to as "ringing in the ears." The noise can be intermittent or
constant, with single or multiple tones; it can be subtle or at a life-shattering level.
It can strike people of all ages and, for most, it is difficult to treat.
There are currently over 50 million Americans who are affected by tinnitus to some
degree. Of these, about 12 million suffer severely enough to seek medical attention. And,
about one million sufferers are so seriously debilitated that they cannot function on a
"normal," day-to-day basis.
Using positron-emission tomography (PET), Dr. Lockwood's group was able to map brain
regions of individuals who had tinnitus in only one ear. These individuals also had the
ability to change the loudness of their tinnitus by performing special movements of their
face and mouth. Cerebral blood flow, an indication of increased brain activity, was
measured while these individuals were at rest, and performed the movements that affected
their tinnitus, and while listening to loud beeps or pure tones that were presented using
ear phones. The PET scan detected changes in the auditory cortex, that part of the brain
that processes sounds, on the side of the brain opposite the tinnitus. In contrast, the
auditory cortex on both sides of the brain reacted to pure tones presented to one ear at a
time. Since external tones presented to one ear affect both sides of the brain, the fact
that the internal tones of tinnitus affect only one side of brain indicate that tinnitus
may be initiated by brain activity rather than by the ear.
Having the ability to image brain activity patterns during various communication events
involving stuttering, aphasia, tinnitus, and American Sign Language is revolutionizing our
understanding of normal and disordered processes of human communication. In one of many
remarkable advances this year, NIDCD scientists are able to visualize brain activity
occurring with tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Tinnitus has been extremely difficult to
study without an objective model as it is associated with virtually every kind of hearing
loss. These studies provide ground-breaking information about the nature of tinnitus,
which will hopefully lead to improved strategies for diagnosis and treatment for the
millions of Americans challenged with the incessant or intermittent audiotory sensation
that is tinnitus.
While not every case of tinnitus has an apparent source, there are a variety of causes.
Exposure to loud noise, either over an extended period of time or one extreme incident, is
probably the most common. Other possible causes of tinnitus include: certain medical
conditions; certain medications; allergies.
Exposure to harmful sounds causes damage to the sensitive hair cells of the inner ear
and to the nerve of hearing. These structures can be injured by noise in two different
ways: from an intense brief impulse, such as an explosion, or from continuous exposure to
noise, such as that in a woodworking shop.
The effect from impulse sound can be instantaneous and can result in an immediate
hearing loss that may be permanent. The structures of the inner ear may be severely
damaged. This kind of hearing loss may be accompanied by tinnitus, which may subside over
time. Hearing loss and tinnitus may be experienced in one or both ears, and tinnitus may
continue constantly or intermittently throughout a lifetime.
There is not a cure for tinnitus. However, a variety of treatment options exist that
offer varying levels of relief to many sufferers. Treatment options include:
- biofeedback
- hearing aids
- medication
- masking
- Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
- TMJ treatment
Be sure to consult with a qualified healthcare professional who treats tinnitus for
more information about these and other treatment options.
Ticks And Lyme Disease
Ticks And Lyme Disease
When it comes to prevention and management of diseases, knowledge is precious. It is important to know about ticks and Lyme disease for those people who rear dogs.
In Lyme disease, the risk of infection is usually higher in some regions than others. It is important to know about the area one lives, and about the ticks and Lyme disease in the area. Dog ticks have been reported to be the common carriers of Lyme disease.
Often, deer ticks and Lyme disease have been found to be synonymous in most parts of the world. It is therefore equally important to know about the types of ticks prevalent in an area.
To be in a better position to prevent ticks and Lyme disease in general, it is vital to maintain tick-free dogs by regular washing and treatment of dogs. When the tick bites the dog and attaches itself to the dog for about twelve hours or more, there is a high risk of infection. Therefore, if the tick is found and removed early (before twelve hours elapse), one is sure to eliminate the risk of Lyme disease infection.
To know if a dog has been bitten and infected, it is important to take tests. The common test is an antibody test. However, this test can be tricky since previous exposure to infected ticks and Lyme disease would show a positive result, which could not be a true representation of facts. All in all, for precaution, it is advisable to administer antibiotics if the test turns positive.
The symptoms to be watched out for in dogs that have been exposed to ticks and Lyme disease include limping in dogs, sluggishness or lack of appetite. If these symptoms are portrayed by your dog, it is wise to consult a veterinary doctor. These are possible indications that the dog might have Lyme disease, though it is also possible that they may be a sign of something totally different. If any of these symptoms is noticed, the best thing to do is to visit a veterinary doctor.
It is also a good precaution to perform regular checks on the dog to find out whether the dog has ticks, and eliminate them quickly. The higher the exposure a dog has to ticks, the higher the risk it has to Lyme disease, and by extension the more risky it is to human beings.
When it comes to prevention and management of diseases, knowledge is precious. It is important to know about ticks and Lyme disease for those people who rear dogs.
In Lyme disease, the risk of infection is usually higher in some regions than others. It is important to know about the area one lives, and about the ticks and Lyme disease in the area. Dog ticks have been reported to be the common carriers of Lyme disease.
Often, deer ticks and Lyme disease have been found to be synonymous in most parts of the world. It is therefore equally important to know about the types of ticks prevalent in an area.
To be in a better position to prevent ticks and Lyme disease in general, it is vital to maintain tick-free dogs by regular washing and treatment of dogs. When the tick bites the dog and attaches itself to the dog for about twelve hours or more, there is a high risk of infection. Therefore, if the tick is found and removed early (before twelve hours elapse), one is sure to eliminate the risk of Lyme disease infection.
To know if a dog has been bitten and infected, it is important to take tests. The common test is an antibody test. However, this test can be tricky since previous exposure to infected ticks and Lyme disease would show a positive result, which could not be a true representation of facts. All in all, for precaution, it is advisable to administer antibiotics if the test turns positive.
The symptoms to be watched out for in dogs that have been exposed to ticks and Lyme disease include limping in dogs, sluggishness or lack of appetite. If these symptoms are portrayed by your dog, it is wise to consult a veterinary doctor. These are possible indications that the dog might have Lyme disease, though it is also possible that they may be a sign of something totally different. If any of these symptoms is noticed, the best thing to do is to visit a veterinary doctor.
It is also a good precaution to perform regular checks on the dog to find out whether the dog has ticks, and eliminate them quickly. The higher the exposure a dog has to ticks, the higher the risk it has to Lyme disease, and by extension the more risky it is to human beings.
When is a Woman Most Fertile?
When is a Woman Most Fertile? Normally, a woman is most fertile at or around her ovulation period that corresponds to Day 14 of a normal 28 days ovarian cycle. It is very important to know your fertile period for a number of reasons. First of all, if you are looking to get pregnant, here is your chance to conceive by frequent intercourse just before or soon after ovulation. On the other hand if you want to prevent pregnancy, avoiding physical intercourse for 5 days before and 3 days after ovulation is sufficient, without needing any other mode of contraception. This article will provide a more detailed discussion about when a woman is most fertile.
When is a Woman Most Fertile?
What factors are most important for fertility? Following factors determine the fertility in females that may help in accomplishing targeted goals.
1. Age and Fertility
Fertility decreases as a woman age. Previously it was believed that the female fertility decreases significantly after 35 years of age; however, latest research suggest that women are most fertile when they are between 19 to 26-year-old, after which fertility decreases significantly with each passing year. The statistical data indicated that by the time women reach 27 to 34, her chances of getting pregnant are 40% less than those who are under 26.
Consequently, a woman has only 30% chance of getting pregnant after 35 in any given cycle with even lesser chance if the male partner is 5 years or older (due to defects in the quality and quantity of sperms).
The following chart shows the chances of getting pregnant depending on the age. It's important to know that the chart serves only as a guide, which shows the average pregnancy rate for women in their best health condition.
2. Ovulation and Fertility
Besides age, a woman is only fertile when she is ovulating. To learn more about your ovulation period, it is important to learn Fertility awareness - a concept that is helpful in planning your pregnancy naturally. Generally a woman is fertile for only 5 days during an entire 28 day ovarian cycle that corresponds to:
The normal length of an ovarian cycle is anywhere between 24 to 35 days and generally ovulation precede menstrual cycle from 12 to 16 days. Planning your pregnancy demands a little knowledge about your ovarian cycle, since length of cycle vary among different women and even in the same women at different points of life.
The following methods are generally helpful in knowing more about your cycle and fertility period:
1. Calendar (Rhythm) method
Calendar method is simple and most practical in women who have regular menstrual cycles. You can track your cycle length on a calendar and calculate your estimated time of ovulation in order to determine most fertile period. Make sure to measure a few cycles to ascertain with precision. Your most fertile period is anywhere between 4-5 days before ovulation.
Although fairly helpful, this method is not very accurate due to variability of menstrual cycle length in women due to hormonal, dietary and lifestyle habits.
2. Standard days method (SDM)
This is one of the helpful natural methods for women who have regular cycles between 26 and 32 days. These women can use CycleBeads to keep the track of their cycles. For example, the cycle starts with red bead that denotes Day 1 of the cycle and if you continue counting each bead as one day, you will get to brown bead (that corresponds to Day 26) before the last bead (that denotes the last day of the cycle or Day 32). Once again, if your cycle length is variable, it is better to choose other methods for the estimation of fertile period.
3. Basal body temperature (BBT) method
Basal body temperature is another popular method that is used by a lot of women to ascertain their ovulation, marked by a rise of 1- 2 degrees due to luteinizing hormone (LH) surge. This method requires you to maintain a basal body temperature chart by taking the lowest temperature of the day. Just before ovulation, most women observe a slight drop in the body temperature due to hormonal influence that is followed by a rise of 1- 2 degrees a couple of days after ovulation. Increasing the frequency of intercourse during this period increases your chances of getting pregnant significantly.
4. Cervical mucus method (Billings method)
Monitoring of cervical mucus also helps in knowing about your ovulation. Most women can feel noticeable thinning of mucus that is stringy and clear. When ovulation time is not near, cervical mucus is generally thick and cloudy with very little amount of discharge.
5. Hormone monitoring
Ovulation predictor kits are commercially available that detect changes in the concentration of hormonal breakdown products secreted in urine. You can dip a test strip in your urine and then read the level. More specialized dip sticks give actual amounts of luteinizing hormone (LH) that is being produced by your body. By far, this is the most reliable and hassle free methods available today.
6. Combined (symptothermal) method
Since all above listed methods give a presumptive idea about the fertile period, researchers suggest that it is far more helpful if you combine three or more tests to increase the credibility and accuracy of findings. This method combines cervical mucus discharge changes, basal body temperature rise, estimation of hormone breakdown products in your blood and lastly physical changes that follow ovulation like weight gain, tenderness in breast, bloating and alteration in normal mood and behavior.
How to Improve Fertility
Some helpful tips that can improve your chances of getting pregnant are:
1. Fertility Massage
Massaging helps in improving blood supply to the uterine cavity and other parts of female reproductive system that helps in elimination of toxins and chemicals.
You can refer to the following youtube video:
2. Yoga
Yoga and exercises promote natural health and well-being. Physical activity is needed by all the individuals to maintain optimal health and normal metabolism. Yoga and meditation are long known to promote fertility in females by adjusting hormonal secretion and release and also by increasing the blood flow to ovaries and all other parts of the reproductive system.
You can refer to the following youtube video:
3. Foods and Herbs
Certain foods and herbs are helpful in improving female fertility by supplying essential nutrients for growth and development of egg. Foods rich in anti-oxidants promote fertility by decreasing age related wear and tea. Foods that can help improve fertility include: high fiber foods, whole grains, grass-fed meat, cold water fish and organic fruits& vegetables.
Moreover herbs like alfalfa, gingko biloba, Dong Quai, ginseng, primrose oil and saw palmetto are also helpful in stabilizing the hormonal production and release to maintain the integrity of female reproductive cycles. Make sure to take daily multi-vitamins but it is also suggested to consult a healthcare provider to avoid any drug reaction or toxicities of herbs.
When is a Woman Most Fertile?
What factors are most important for fertility? Following factors determine the fertility in females that may help in accomplishing targeted goals.
1. Age and Fertility
Fertility decreases as a woman age. Previously it was believed that the female fertility decreases significantly after 35 years of age; however, latest research suggest that women are most fertile when they are between 19 to 26-year-old, after which fertility decreases significantly with each passing year. The statistical data indicated that by the time women reach 27 to 34, her chances of getting pregnant are 40% less than those who are under 26.
Consequently, a woman has only 30% chance of getting pregnant after 35 in any given cycle with even lesser chance if the male partner is 5 years or older (due to defects in the quality and quantity of sperms).
The following chart shows the chances of getting pregnant depending on the age. It's important to know that the chart serves only as a guide, which shows the average pregnancy rate for women in their best health condition.
2. Ovulation and Fertility
Besides age, a woman is only fertile when she is ovulating. To learn more about your ovulation period, it is important to learn Fertility awareness - a concept that is helpful in planning your pregnancy naturally. Generally a woman is fertile for only 5 days during an entire 28 day ovarian cycle that corresponds to:
- 10th day of a 24- day ovarian cycle
- 14th day of a 28- day ovarian cycle
- 21st day of a 35- day ovarian cycle
The normal length of an ovarian cycle is anywhere between 24 to 35 days and generally ovulation precede menstrual cycle from 12 to 16 days. Planning your pregnancy demands a little knowledge about your ovarian cycle, since length of cycle vary among different women and even in the same women at different points of life.
The following methods are generally helpful in knowing more about your cycle and fertility period:
1. Calendar (Rhythm) method
Calendar method is simple and most practical in women who have regular menstrual cycles. You can track your cycle length on a calendar and calculate your estimated time of ovulation in order to determine most fertile period. Make sure to measure a few cycles to ascertain with precision. Your most fertile period is anywhere between 4-5 days before ovulation.
Although fairly helpful, this method is not very accurate due to variability of menstrual cycle length in women due to hormonal, dietary and lifestyle habits.
2. Standard days method (SDM)
This is one of the helpful natural methods for women who have regular cycles between 26 and 32 days. These women can use CycleBeads to keep the track of their cycles. For example, the cycle starts with red bead that denotes Day 1 of the cycle and if you continue counting each bead as one day, you will get to brown bead (that corresponds to Day 26) before the last bead (that denotes the last day of the cycle or Day 32). Once again, if your cycle length is variable, it is better to choose other methods for the estimation of fertile period.
3. Basal body temperature (BBT) method
Basal body temperature is another popular method that is used by a lot of women to ascertain their ovulation, marked by a rise of 1- 2 degrees due to luteinizing hormone (LH) surge. This method requires you to maintain a basal body temperature chart by taking the lowest temperature of the day. Just before ovulation, most women observe a slight drop in the body temperature due to hormonal influence that is followed by a rise of 1- 2 degrees a couple of days after ovulation. Increasing the frequency of intercourse during this period increases your chances of getting pregnant significantly.
4. Cervical mucus method (Billings method)
Monitoring of cervical mucus also helps in knowing about your ovulation. Most women can feel noticeable thinning of mucus that is stringy and clear. When ovulation time is not near, cervical mucus is generally thick and cloudy with very little amount of discharge.
5. Hormone monitoring
Ovulation predictor kits are commercially available that detect changes in the concentration of hormonal breakdown products secreted in urine. You can dip a test strip in your urine and then read the level. More specialized dip sticks give actual amounts of luteinizing hormone (LH) that is being produced by your body. By far, this is the most reliable and hassle free methods available today.
6. Combined (symptothermal) method
Since all above listed methods give a presumptive idea about the fertile period, researchers suggest that it is far more helpful if you combine three or more tests to increase the credibility and accuracy of findings. This method combines cervical mucus discharge changes, basal body temperature rise, estimation of hormone breakdown products in your blood and lastly physical changes that follow ovulation like weight gain, tenderness in breast, bloating and alteration in normal mood and behavior.
How to Improve Fertility
Some helpful tips that can improve your chances of getting pregnant are:
1. Fertility Massage
Massaging helps in improving blood supply to the uterine cavity and other parts of female reproductive system that helps in elimination of toxins and chemicals.
You can refer to the following youtube video:
2. Yoga
Yoga and exercises promote natural health and well-being. Physical activity is needed by all the individuals to maintain optimal health and normal metabolism. Yoga and meditation are long known to promote fertility in females by adjusting hormonal secretion and release and also by increasing the blood flow to ovaries and all other parts of the reproductive system.
You can refer to the following youtube video:
3. Foods and Herbs
Certain foods and herbs are helpful in improving female fertility by supplying essential nutrients for growth and development of egg. Foods rich in anti-oxidants promote fertility by decreasing age related wear and tea. Foods that can help improve fertility include: high fiber foods, whole grains, grass-fed meat, cold water fish and organic fruits& vegetables.
Moreover herbs like alfalfa, gingko biloba, Dong Quai, ginseng, primrose oil and saw palmetto are also helpful in stabilizing the hormonal production and release to maintain the integrity of female reproductive cycles. Make sure to take daily multi-vitamins but it is also suggested to consult a healthcare provider to avoid any drug reaction or toxicities of herbs.
Treatment Of Skin Disorders
Treatment Of Skin Disorders
Skin disorders can be treated by a number of methods which have been proven to be effective. Types of treatment that abound include tropical treatment and herbal remedy. The treatment is based on the complete eradication of the cause of the skin disorders which is stress.
Herbal treatment
This is mainly in a method called ayurvedic treatment. Here, the principle of treatment is based on the elimination of stress because it is considered a major cause for skin disorder. In this type of treatment; the patient is advised to perform simple things such as maintaining regular sleeping pattern. Other important activities such as performing yoga, meditation and other breathing exercises can enable you to have a sense of tranquility. Ayurvedic soap, especially the one containing neem extract, is also good when washed with skin. The essential oils in this soap will scrub the skin and is also very soothing to it.
Purging
This method involves the removal of toxic substances that have found their way into the blood. The blood is cleansed and made pure again. Some of the supplements needed for purging include senna leaves; flex seeds, triaphala and psylian husks. The supplements are made in a form of paste and then mixed with either cow's milk, castor oil, resins or mango juice. There are foods that are recommended when using this method for the treatment, and which are curds, boiled vegetables, pumpkins, fruits and fruit juices. However, you are advised to keep as far away as east is from the west with the following foods: canned foods, animal fats, eggs and hot spicy foods.
Tropical drugs
Tropical drugs are very important in the treatment of skin disorders. The drugs are either taken orally or through an injection whereupon they are distributed throughout the body. Sometimes-and this happens rarely -an extra concentration of the drug is needed. This means it is injected right under the skin. This is referred to as intradermal injection.
Ointments
Although ointments are a proven method of dealing wit even stubborn skin maladies, they are usually messy, greasy and very difficult to wash off. They are only suited with the skin that needs appropriate lubrication or moisture. They are less irritating than creams lotions and solutions for open wounds.
There are also other methods of treating kin disorders such as baths and soaks, gels, and powders. Use the method that most suits your condition.
Skin disorders can be treated by a number of methods which have been proven to be effective. Types of treatment that abound include tropical treatment and herbal remedy. The treatment is based on the complete eradication of the cause of the skin disorders which is stress.
Herbal treatment
This is mainly in a method called ayurvedic treatment. Here, the principle of treatment is based on the elimination of stress because it is considered a major cause for skin disorder. In this type of treatment; the patient is advised to perform simple things such as maintaining regular sleeping pattern. Other important activities such as performing yoga, meditation and other breathing exercises can enable you to have a sense of tranquility. Ayurvedic soap, especially the one containing neem extract, is also good when washed with skin. The essential oils in this soap will scrub the skin and is also very soothing to it.
Purging
This method involves the removal of toxic substances that have found their way into the blood. The blood is cleansed and made pure again. Some of the supplements needed for purging include senna leaves; flex seeds, triaphala and psylian husks. The supplements are made in a form of paste and then mixed with either cow's milk, castor oil, resins or mango juice. There are foods that are recommended when using this method for the treatment, and which are curds, boiled vegetables, pumpkins, fruits and fruit juices. However, you are advised to keep as far away as east is from the west with the following foods: canned foods, animal fats, eggs and hot spicy foods.
Tropical drugs
Tropical drugs are very important in the treatment of skin disorders. The drugs are either taken orally or through an injection whereupon they are distributed throughout the body. Sometimes-and this happens rarely -an extra concentration of the drug is needed. This means it is injected right under the skin. This is referred to as intradermal injection.
Ointments
Although ointments are a proven method of dealing wit even stubborn skin maladies, they are usually messy, greasy and very difficult to wash off. They are only suited with the skin that needs appropriate lubrication or moisture. They are less irritating than creams lotions and solutions for open wounds.
There are also other methods of treating kin disorders such as baths and soaks, gels, and powders. Use the method that most suits your condition.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Natural Cures from the Budwig Diet
Natural Cures from the Budwig Diet
In 1952, Johanna Budwig, Ph.D first described her Budwig Diet or Budwig Protocol as an effective way to address the nutritional deficiencies she believed led to the growth of cancerous tumors. Over the succeeding decades, her own and followers' findings claimed a better than 80% effectiveness rate in reducing the size and symptoms of tumors with several common forms of cancer.
The Budwig Diet at its core is extremely simple. Flaxseed and cottage cheese are consumed regularly to provide the body with lipoproteins and phosphatides, a healthy supply of which can allow the body to heal itself--reducing tumor size and even curing cancer completely.
Some clinical studies have supported the use of flaxseed against specific cancers, and the diet is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been found to have numerous health benefits.
Natural Cures: The Budwig Diet is recommended for prostate cancer, breast cancer, bone and lung cancers among a long list of other cancerous conditions. Additionally, the protocol is said to improve cardiac health and can fight diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and arthritis.
In 1952, Johanna Budwig, Ph.D first described her Budwig Diet or Budwig Protocol as an effective way to address the nutritional deficiencies she believed led to the growth of cancerous tumors. Over the succeeding decades, her own and followers' findings claimed a better than 80% effectiveness rate in reducing the size and symptoms of tumors with several common forms of cancer.
The Budwig Diet at its core is extremely simple. Flaxseed and cottage cheese are consumed regularly to provide the body with lipoproteins and phosphatides, a healthy supply of which can allow the body to heal itself--reducing tumor size and even curing cancer completely.
Some clinical studies have supported the use of flaxseed against specific cancers, and the diet is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been found to have numerous health benefits.
Natural Cures: The Budwig Diet is recommended for prostate cancer, breast cancer, bone and lung cancers among a long list of other cancerous conditions. Additionally, the protocol is said to improve cardiac health and can fight diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and arthritis.
Natural Buckwheat Remedies: Gluten-Free!
Natural Buckwheat Remedies: Gluten-Free!
In this emerging Age of Whole Grains, poor buckwheat is coming late to the dance. What was once a major crop in the US has largely disappeared from our menus--it doesn't do well in industrially over-fertilized fields. Fortunately, buckwheat has long been a staple in parts of Asia and nutritionists are now recognizing that the antioxidants, B vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients in buckwheat make it a superfood.
Gluten-Free: Increasingly used as a gluten-free alternative to wheat, buckwheat is actually not a cereal like wheat but simply a seed that somewhat resembles wheat and which can be used in similar preparations. In fact, it is much more like a sunflower seed or sorrel. Its seed can be hulled and eaten much in the way oats are used or rice. It can also be ground into a flour for use in baking.
Natural Cures: Buckwheat is indeed much like wheat flour, but because it is not a true cereal it is rather low on the glycemic index and has much more protein than cereals like wheat and rice. For that reason, buckwheat is finding favor as a flour-alternative for those with Celiac Disease, Diabetes, and Candida. Additionally, a component flavonoid called rutin shows particular promise as a natural remedy for radiation exposure.
Two Final Notes: Please note, rarely some people are in fact allergic to buckwheat and can have a severe allergic reaction. This is rare, but something you should be aware of as you consider adding this superfood to your regular dietary habits. Also, vitamin C aids in the absorption of several buckwheat nutrients, so consider adding a splash of lemon juice or other vitamin C food source to your buckwheat meals!
Nutritional Profile on Buckwheat
In this emerging Age of Whole Grains, poor buckwheat is coming late to the dance. What was once a major crop in the US has largely disappeared from our menus--it doesn't do well in industrially over-fertilized fields. Fortunately, buckwheat has long been a staple in parts of Asia and nutritionists are now recognizing that the antioxidants, B vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients in buckwheat make it a superfood.
Gluten-Free: Increasingly used as a gluten-free alternative to wheat, buckwheat is actually not a cereal like wheat but simply a seed that somewhat resembles wheat and which can be used in similar preparations. In fact, it is much more like a sunflower seed or sorrel. Its seed can be hulled and eaten much in the way oats are used or rice. It can also be ground into a flour for use in baking.
Natural Cures: Buckwheat is indeed much like wheat flour, but because it is not a true cereal it is rather low on the glycemic index and has much more protein than cereals like wheat and rice. For that reason, buckwheat is finding favor as a flour-alternative for those with Celiac Disease, Diabetes, and Candida. Additionally, a component flavonoid called rutin shows particular promise as a natural remedy for radiation exposure.
Two Final Notes: Please note, rarely some people are in fact allergic to buckwheat and can have a severe allergic reaction. This is rare, but something you should be aware of as you consider adding this superfood to your regular dietary habits. Also, vitamin C aids in the absorption of several buckwheat nutrients, so consider adding a splash of lemon juice or other vitamin C food source to your buckwheat meals!
Nutritional Profile on Buckwheat
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