MEDICAL CHRONICLE

MEDICAL ATTENTION NEEDED

2011-01-25T06:54:00.000-08:00

My brother called me and informed that his hand was swelling. He asked for my help because I am a physician by profession. But even though I am a physician, there are fields that I am limited to do and the only way I could help is to give him a Hand Surgeon Los Angeles doctor that will advice him what to do.

As I know, my brother has a carpal tunnel syndrome ailment. My brother always complain to me about the pain that this syndrome brings to his hand. The physician that I gave to my brother is an expert Carpal Tunnel Surgery Los Angeles doctor that has handle many cases of carpal tunnel syndrome and has successfully healed those patient that are suffering from this ailment.

I also advised my brother to call a Ganglion Cyst Doctor Los Angeles so that his ganglion cyst will be remove because it is already big and it is causing too much attention by just looking at his hand. After this medial analysis, I am expecting a full recovery by brother from his carpal tunnel syndrome and removing his ganglion cyst problem.

A GUIDE TO THE CITY

2010-11-13T18:34:00.000-08:00

Since the medical convention was canceled, I would still be away because I really needed a timeout from the clinic. Being a medical doctor is not easy. You need to have time for yourself or else you'll get sick and even acquired health problems. I needed an outlet to relieve my from the stressful job that I have. I guess I have to travel and that would be a perfect stress buster.

I already have the city guides. I have Chicago City Guides, San Diego City Guides, Dallas City Guides and my last stop will be in New York, I also have New York City Guides. These guides are event guides of the cities where I am going to visit. In this guide shows events of the city and where it will be held or venue of the event. These guide are very important because I am a tourist in the cities that I mentioned.

While I am out of my medical clinic, my wife will be the one to attend to my patients because she is also a doctor by profession. She will just catch up in New York for our anniversary. This doctor has also surprises and I want to surprise my wife in New York city.

DOCTORS CONVENTION CANCELED

2010-11-13T18:27:00.000-08:00

I got a call from my friend who is also a doctor and informed me that the medical convention that is scheduled next week will be postponed and will be reschedule to another date. I am already prepared for that medical convention but since it was postponed, I need to return all the things that I prepared into my closet again.

The medical convention of physicians is an annual event that happens every third week of November. I don't know the reason why the convention was canceled but I guess I have to remove the note in my clinic that I will be away for the convention and do medial work again.

MEDICAL TIMEOUT

2010-11-13T18:03:00.000-08:00

Doctors too have to rest from the stressful day from the clinic. Entertaining almost 30 patients a day is not an easy job for a medical doctor who hold clinic in the city proper. That is why I decided to have a timeout from the clinic and try to relax and watch my favorite game of basketball. Playing basketball is good because it improves the heart condition and wellness of a person. I bought several tickets for a basketball game. I already posted in the clinic that I will be out for 15 days and I also appointed another doctor to do clinic while I am not around.

I already bought several tickets for several basketball games. I bought Kansas Jayhawks Mens Basketball Tickets, Syracuse Orangemen Mens Basketball Tickets, Purdue Boilermakers Mens Basketball Tickets and Duke Blue Devils Mens Basketball Tickets. My former classmate in the medical school will be with me in the entire games that we will be watching. I used to be a basketball varsity before in college that is why I love the game of basketball. College hoops is very energinizing to watch because the games are fast and players play with a big heart for their team.

I need to have a timeout and watching basketball games is my outlet to relieve me from the stressful day in my medical clinic. When I return, my patients will see a new and refreshed doctor in me.

THIS DOCTOR LOVES TO WATCH FOOTBALL GAMES

2010-10-16T07:50:00.000-07:00

I just got a call from a doctor friend that she has 2 Dallas Cowboys Tickets and invited me to come with her to watch the game. I am a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and I immediately said yes to her. When my husband knew that I was going to watch the Dallas Cowboys game, he told me if there were available New York Giants Tickets because he wanted to watch the game with his brother who is in the house right now. My husband is a big football fan and this doctor is also. I remembered we met in a game of the Green Bay Packers that was when I got a free Green Bay Packers Tickets. After that game, the rest is history.

I will be away from my medical clinic and may be watching these football games would bring me back to the medical mood as I return back to the clinic to attend to my patients. By the end of the month, I will watch a game of the Philadelphia Eagles with my husband because I have two Philadelphia Eagles Tickets with me. I got these tickets at TicketAmerica.com, the best play to get tickets of football games. I believe that football is a good sport that would get a person in physical shape and avoid getting illnesses. Football is good for the health.

RENAL COLIC

2010-05-07T06:09:00.000-07:00

Renal Colic is a severe pain caused by the blockage of a uterer, one of two tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder, by stones called calculus. The smooth ureter's wall contracts to push the stones into the bladder from where it can be expelled. The stones, derived from calcium or from urate salts, vary from the size of a grain of sand to an inch across.

MIGRAINES AND TENSION HEADACHES TREATMENT

2010-04-22T07:06:00.000-07:00

Headaches affect all of us at some time. Migraines often confine sufferers to bed in a darkened room, and cause additional problems such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Tension headaches produce head pain only, but can last much longer. Like migraines, they are triggered by fatigue, stress and tensions. Both types of headache can respond readily to alternative treatments.

Migraines and tension headache prevention:

1. Avoid foods that are known migraine link.
2. Avoid long periods without food - hypoglycaemia can trigger migraine headaches.
3. Avoid too little or too much sleep.
4. Minimize stress for either type of headache.

HERBAL REMEDY

1. Feverfew is a renown migraine remedy, which helps constricted blood vessels in the brain to relax, and counteracts any inflammation.
2. Valerian preparations combat irritability and nervous tension and improves sleep.
3. A cold compress on the forehead using extracts of chamomile, lavender, thyme or basil can help soothe away most headaches.

LEMON GRASS WATER IS GOOD TO LOWER HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

2010-04-03T02:08:00.000-07:00

In the latest medical study, hypertension and high blood pressure is the most dangerous illness right now. When a person is diagnosed with high blood pressure, it is best to listen to the doctor's advice because failure to do so can lead to unwanted events and even death to the patient. There are many reason why a person can be diagnosed with high blood pressure. But among all, stress is the no.1 causing factor that could lead to high blood pressure. That is why patient diagnosed with this illness should always seek medical attention. But having a high blood pressure is really not a problem at all. With the help natural medicine, we can avoid having high blood pressure. This medical procedure that I will be telling you has been used by our ancient ancestors in dealing with high blood and hypertension.

Things needed:

1. One whole stalk of lemon grass, including the upper roots and leaves.
2. Pitcher of water.
3. Boiling pot.

Procedure:

1. Make a knot out of the lemon grass. make sure that the grass is free from sand and other unwanted materials. Young lemon grass is preferred because it has more easing nutrients that can lower high blood pressure.
2. Place the knotted lemon grass into the boiling pot. Place the pitcher of water and let it boil.
3. Remove the lemon grass an place the water back to the pitcher. Let the water cool down.
4. Let the patient drink the water, 3 times a day.

Lemon grass water has been proven with therapeutic solution, especially for patients with high blood pressure.

TAWA-TAWA GRASS BEST FOR DENGUE FEVER

2010-03-24T07:22:00.001-07:00

Dengue is considered the most dangerous fever right now. More and more cases of dengue are registered in the local health centers. Out of 10 patients, 3 of these die because of dengue. Dengue is most dangerous when not attended immediately. The early signs of dengue fever is just like a common fever. But when the fever comes and goes, better seek medical attention.

Most dengue cases are registered first as a minor fever and then it mutates into a more dangerous one. Loss of body fluid must be avoided when treating patients with dengue fever. It would also be advisable to place the patient in dextrose to replenish the loss body fluids. In severe cases of dengue, Tawa-tawa grass is the best herbal medicine to fight dengue. Tawa-tawa water must be administered immediately to stop the fever. To prepare the tawa-tawa water, here are the things to be done:

1. Find and get several stem and leaves of tawa-tawa grass.
2. Boil the grass and its leaves.
3. Remove the grass parts and let the water to cool down.
4. let the patient drink the boiled water with tawa-tawa grass every 30 minutes- 1 glass.

In many cases, patients administered with tawa-tawa water recovers from dengue fever faster than those with plain medicines alone. At present, there are also pharmaceuticals that made tawa-tawa capsules. But it will still best to get the fresh grass for more positive impact on the patient.

STROKE PREVENTION

2010-03-23T03:47:00.000-07:00

Stroke is a result of damage to an area of the brain, due to obstructed blood supply. Causes include pressure following hemorrhage from ruptured blood vessel, a clot in an obstructed brain artery, or an embolism. Symptoms lasting over 24 hours signify a full stroke. Their disappearance after a few hours indicate a mild-stroke or much known as transient ischaemic attack.

Usually the main cause of stroke is when a patient is having a high blood pressure. To prevent stroke from happening we should always do the following:

1. Monitor our blood pressure.
2. Maintain a healthy blood vessels through lifestyle balance.
3. Maintain a healthy cholesterol levels.
4. Stop smoking.
5. Medical supplements and vitamins are advised.
6. Avoid eating unhealthy foods that can cause or lead to high blood pressure.
7. Eat a balance diet.
8. Sleep early. Avoid stressful activities for it can cause high blood pressure.

Many of my patients use garlic to lower their blood pressure. They boil the garlic and they let the water cool down and drink it. Garlic has a very good reputation in lowering our blood pressure.

DEALING WITH ANGINA

2010-03-22T06:58:00.000-07:00

Angina is a heart pain caused by lack of oxygen, due, in turn, to partially blocked coronary arteries feeding insufficient blood to the heart. it must be distinguished from the pain of indigestion, which is similar in its effects but which is relieved by antacids. Chest pain can also arise from chest wall itself, and from the lungs and the pleural membranes during chest infection.

In the herbal medicine, angina can be solved by foot and hand baths daily containing 2 crushed heads of garlic, and one handful each of hawthorn flowers, broom flowers and celandine leaves steeped in 31/2 pt (2 liters) of warm water. Another is an infusion of a pinch each of marjoram, mint and sage to cupful of water.

Angina can also be solved by dance therapy. This is a gentle exercise directly beneficial to the heart and blood vessels and to emotions. Just 15-30 minutes of dancing will be enough to make the blood vessels flow well in our bloodstreams.

MOUTH ULCERS

2010-02-11T17:12:00.000-08:00

Common mouth ulcers are small, gray sores with inflamed mucous membrane. They are vary from match-head-size to 1/2 inch across and found on the gums, roof of the mouth, under the tongue and inside the lips and cheeks. They are triggered by infections, poor immunity, stress, accidental damage from broken teeth and scalding foods.

In dealing with mouth ulcers, cabbage juice speeds up the recovery and the healing of the mouth. You can also add mint to make a good flavor on the cabbage juice. You can take cabbage juice everyday until the mouth ulcers are totally gone. It would also be ebst to seek medical attention for serious cases of mouth ulcers just to make it sure.

ALLERGY AND SKIN ITCHINESS

2010-02-07T07:30:00.000-08:00

SKIN ITCHINESS AND ALLEGY
An allergy is a condition of acquired specific alteration, which may be caused by sensitization and exposure to an allergen. Skin itchiness may be due to contact with allergen.

Water Treatment
1. Starch bath. You may use kamoteng kahoy flour for this.
2. Gawgaw or starch powder. Use powder after taking a bath or at bedtime.

Herbal Medication
1. Kakawate or madre de cacao leaves. Crush or chop young leaves and extract the juice. Apply the juice on the skin until itchiness is relieved.
2. Kalatsutsi or graveyard flower sap from leaves or barks. Extract the sap or juice from the leaves and trunk. Mix with coconut oil. Rub the mixture on the affected skin, 2 times a day.
3. Kanya Pistula or golden shower leaves. Rub the crushed leaves on the affected area until relieved from itchiness.

HERBAL REMEDY AGAINST RINGWORM

2010-02-06T07:29:00.000-08:00

RINGWORM
Ringworm is an infection of the skin, hair and nails with various fungi, producing ring-like lesions with raised borders.

Water treatment Using Herbal Decoctions

1. Daily bath with bayabas or guava leaves decoction. Boil 10 cups of chopped fresh leaves in ½ gallon of water for 15 minutes. Add enough cold water to fill up one big pail after straining. Bathe with this decoction while still hot.
2. Tabako Leaves decoction shampoo (if head and hair are affected). Boil 10 leaves of fresh tabako leaves in ½ gallon of water for 15 minutes. Cool and drain. Add enough water to fill up a 3-gallon pail. Shampoo hair with decoction, once a day until healed.
3. Kamatigui or touch me not balsam compress or poultice. Crush 5-10 kamatigui or touch me not balsam flower. Amount depends upon the size of the infection. Crush flowers until juice is extracted. Apply directly over the infected part as compress for 30 minutes, 2 times a day.
4. Bawang or Garlic cloves. Peel and crush one clove of bawang or garlic and rub it on the affected area until it gets red. Apply 2 times a day: in the morning after morning bath and in bedtime.
5. Adelfa bark and leaves. Chop a one-foot long branch. Mix with one cup chopped fresh young leaves. Mix the juice with 5 drops of fresh coconut oil. Apply on affected parts, 3 times a day.
6. Akapulko or ringworm bush leaves. Crush 5 leaves. Rub the juice on the affected areas, 2 times a day.

THERAPY FOR MOSQUITO BITES

2010-02-05T07:28:00.000-08:00

MOSQUITO BITES
Infected mosquito bites becomes swollen and painful.

Water Treatment
1. Rub the infected area with wet soap. Don’t rinse with water; let it dry on the skin for two hours. If itchiness is not relieved, repeat after four hours.
2. Keep the surroundings clean and dry. Empty all stagnant water containers in and around the house.

Herbal Medication
1. Kataka-taka or Life Plant leaves. Pound five to 10 leaves and extract the juice. Apply the juice on the bitten part, three times a day.
2. Atis fruit or Sugar Apple. Pound and extract the juice from one unripe fruit. Apply directly on the infected bites, three times a day.

FAINTING SPELLS FIGHT AGAINST DIZZINESS

2010-02-04T07:27:00.000-08:00

FAINTING SPELLS
Fainting is a feeling of light-headedness and dizziness.

First Aid
1. Lower the head between the knees, if the patient is still on a chair.
2. Or let him lie flat with the head lower than the feet. This is done to draw blood to the head.
3. Check pulse and respiration to see if breathing and pulse is strong. If breathing is rapid and pulse is strong, get a paper or plastic bag, big enough to cover the face. Hold the bag over the nose and mouth and let the patient breathe in and out slowly in the big bag for a few minutes. If he does not recover after 15-20 minutes, bring the patient to the nearest hospital or medical clinic for medical attention.
4. if the patient is not breathing and pulse cannot be felt, prepare to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Have someone to call a doctor or get ready to transport the patient to the nearest hospital for immediate treatment. If someone is able to do CPR, give CPR while the patient is being transported to the hospital. Stop only when the patient’s pulse becomes palpable and he is already breathing.
5. Check if the patient is diabetic or not. Ask the family.

Herbal Medication
1. Atis or Sweet Sop Leaves. If the patient is breathing and pulse is strong, crush atis or Sweet Sop leaves. Let the patient smell the aroma of the juice. Put it over the nose for him to smell it. Let him smell it until dizziness or fainting spell is out.
2. Bayabas or Guava leaves. Crush the bayabas or Guava leaves. Let the patient smell the aroma instructing him to take deep breathes. Put the crushed leaves over his nose for him to smell the essence of the leaves.

TURPENTINE STUPES PROCEDURE AND INDICATIONS

2009-11-16T07:08:00.000-08:00

TURPENTINE STUPES
The application of turpentine stupes and oil to the abdomen or joint, combined with moist health.

Effects:
1. Relaxes abdominal distention of gas pain.
2. Relaxes bowel and intestinal spasms.
3. Stimulates the peristaltic movement of the intestines.
4. Relieves pain and congestion in the adjoining parts of the sprained ankle.
5. Relieves pain due to intestinal colic.
6. Promotes the absorption of serious effusions and exudates.

Things needed:
1. Set of Hot Fomentations.
2. Sheet or blanket to cover patient.
3. One hot towel.
4. Bottle containing turpentine and oil in the following mixture: 1tablespoon turpentine to 8 tablespoons of mineral oil for children, 1 tablespoon turpentine to 6 tablespoons of mineral oil for adults. Turpentine mixture: Put one turpentine mixture in a bottle with cover and add 8 tablespoons of mineral oil, if used to children and for adults, 6 tablespoons of mineral oil to one turpentine. Cover the bottle and shake the mixture thoroughly. Label the bottle with its proportion of turpentine and mineral oil. This mixture can be kept for future use. Keep bottle away from children.
5. Cream or lotion.

Procedure:
1. Bring all things needed to the bedside including the mixture of turpentine and mineral oil.
2. Prepare the patient for fomentation on the abdomen or ankle.
3. Apply the oil and turpentine mixture with your fingertips to the area to be treated.
4. Observe the skin of the patient to see if there are allergic reactions. If redness is noticed, discontinue the treatment. Wipe and remove the oil and turpentine mixture and apply cream or lotion to the skin.
5. Cover the area with dry towel and apply hot fomentation over the area covered. Fomentation pad should not be too hot.
6. Give three sets of fomentations. For abdominal distention, teach patient to do abdominal breathing. While the hot fomentation is still on the abdominal area, tell the patient to do abdominal breathing. Breathe in slowly bringing the abdomen up on inspiration and down on expiration. Do this exercise in few times, with rest periods in between.
7. After the last fomentation pad, remove hot towel and with dry towel remove oil from the skin.
8. Apply cream or hand lotion over the skin area treated and bandage (for sprained patients).
9. If abdominal distention persists, repeat the treatment after two hours, unless contraindicated.
10. If patient is not relieved in spite of the treatments, consult your physician immediately.

Precautions and Contraindications.
1. Do not use turpentine on patients with kidney problems.
2. Do not give patients allergic to turpentine.
3. If intestinal obstruction is suspected, never give any hot treatment but bring patient immediately to the nearest hospital. Symptoms of intestinal obstruction: a. Severe abdominal pain, b. No intestinal activities. Listen with your ears against the abdominal wall if the are movements of the intestines. C. Cannot pass out gas or stool.
4. Elderly patients and fair complexioned individuals are more sensitive. Use mixture of oil and turpentine for children.
5. For diabetic patients, use the children mixture.
6. Fomentation towels should not be very hot.

GETTING RID OF ASCARIS AND OTHER PARASITIC WORMS INSIDE OUR BODY

2009-11-14T07:07:00.000-08:00

Ascaris and other parasitic worms infest the intestines and cause malnutrition in children.

Preventive Measures
1. Give daily bath to children and babies.
2. Wash hands with soap and water before and after eating.
3. Wash with soap and water and disinfect fruits and vegetables eaten raw like duhat or black plum, sineguelas, guava and vegetable salads.
4. Cut fingernails short.
5. Instruct children not to put fingers in the mouth.
6. Encourage children and everyone to wear slippers and shoes at all times, especially when walking on the ground.
7. Maintain a clean environment. Keep the house clean. Teach children to use the toilet.

Herbal medication for ascaris and trichina
1. Ipil-ipil or Santa Elena Seed. For children: eat the seeds of 5 fresh pads raw. Repeat after one week, if there are no results. For children and adults: cook 1 cup of dried seeds in frying pad without oil. Do not burn the seeds. Pulverize. Mix with milk or water. Dosage: adult-1 teaspoon, 2 hours after supper. Children (7-9 yrs) ¼ teaspoon, 2 hours after supper, (10-12 yrs)-1/2 teaspoon, 2 hours after supper.
2. Papaya Seeds. Dry 1 cup of seeds and pulverize. Mix with 1 cup milk or water.
3. Akapulko Seeds. Cook 1 cup of dried seeds in frying pan without oil. Pulverize. Mix with 1 cup milk or water. Dosage: Adult – 1 teaspoon, 2 hours after supper. Children (7-9 yrs) ¼ teaspoon, 2 hours after supper, (10-12 yrs) – ½ teaspoon, 2 hours after supper.

For Pin Worms:
1. Niyog-niyogan or Burma Cruper seeds. Eat raw 2 hours after supper. Repeat after one week if needed. Dosage: Adults – 10 seeds. Children (4-7 yrs) 4 seeds, children (8-9 yrs) 6 seeds, children (10-12 yrs) 7 seeds.
2. Pineapple Fruit, ripe. Eat 2-3 slices with every meal for one week. Note: when pinworms come out at night, wet cotton with oil and remove pinworm with cotton soaked in oil. Change bed sheet, underwear and pajamas every night for one week.

HERBAL MEDICINE IN FIGHTING DANDRUFF IN OUR SCALP

2009-11-04T05:26:00.000-08:00

Herbal Medications to help get rid of dandruff

1. Kilaw leaves. Pound the rhizomes. Rub or massage the juice on the scalp and hair. Leave it overnight and shampoo the next morning.
2. Gugo Bark Shampoo. Soak the gugo bark in a basin of cold water for 30 minute before the shampoo. Squeeze the juice in the water and put the juice of calamansi. Wet hair very well and use this as shampoo. Rinse well. Use vinegar as conditioner if the water is hard.
3. Sabila Leaves. Extract the juice from fresh leaves. Apply juice liberally and massage scalp 1 hour before the gugo bark shampoo. Do this once a week for 4 weeks.

HERBAL TREATMENT AGAINST WORM INFESTATION

2009-11-03T05:28:00.000-08:00

WORM INFESTATION
Ascaris and other parasitic worms infest the intestines and cause malnutrition in children.

Preventive Measures
1. Give daily bath to children and babies.
2. Wash hands with soap and water before and after eating.
3. Wash with soap and water and disinfect fruits and vegetables eaten raw like duhat or black plum, sineguelas, guava and vegetable salads.
4. Cut fingernails short.
5. Instruct children not to put fingers in the mouth.
6. Encourage children and everyone to wear slippers and shoes at all times, especially when walking on the ground.
7. Maintain a clean environment. Keep the house clean. Teach children to use the toilet.

Herbal medication for ascaris and trichina
1. Ipil-ipil or Santa Elena Seed. For children: eat the seeds of 5 fresh pads raw. Repeat after one week, if there are no results. For children and adults: cook 1 cup of dried seeds in frying pad without oil. Do not burn the seeds. Pulverize. Mix with milk or water. Dosage: adult-1 teaspoon, 2 hours after supper. Children (7-9 yrs) ¼ teaspoon, 2 hours after supper, (10-12 yrs)-1/2 teaspoon, 2 hours after supper.
2. Papaya Seeds. Dry 1 cup of seeds and pulverize. Mix with 1 cup milk or water.
3. Akapulko Seeds. Cook 1 cup of dried seeds in frying pan without oil. Pulverize. Mix with 1 cup milk or water. Dosage: Adult – 1 teaspoon, 2 hours after supper. Children (7-9 yrs) ¼ teaspoon, 2 hours after supper, (10-12 yrs) – ½ teaspoon, 2 hours after supper.

For Pin Worms:
1. Niyog-niyogan or Burma Cruper seeds. Eat raw 2 hours after supper. Repeat after one week if needed. Dosage: Adults – 10 seeds. Children (4-7 yrs) 4 seeds, children (8-9 yrs) 6 seeds, children (10-12 yrs) 7 seeds.
2. Pineapple Fruit, ripe. Eat 2-3 slices with every meal for one week. Note: when pinworms come out at night, wet cotton with oil and remove pinworm with cotton soaked in oil. Change bed sheet, underwear and pajamas every night for one week.

HOW TO FIGHT DANDRUFF PROBLEM

2009-11-02T05:26:00.000-08:00

DANDRUFF
Dandruffs are scales of greasy keratotic material shed from the scalp.

Water Treatments
1. Wash hair 2 times a week using gugo shampoo or commercial shampoo for dry hair.
2. Comb and massage head very well after shampoo.
3. Apply fresh coconut oil to the head and hair once a week, one hour before shampoo. Massage the oil on the scalp. Leave oil for 10 minutes. Better yet, leave it on overnight before shampoo.
4. As hair conditioner, put ½ cup vinegar into one-gallon water and use this to rinse hair after shampoo.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE FOR ASTHMA

2009-11-01T05:25:00.000-08:00

HERBAL MEDICATION FOR ASTHMA

1. Talumpunay leaves. Roll two leaves. Use as cigarette every 6 hours.
2. Kalatsutsi Leaves or Graveyard Flower. Roll 2 dried leaves. Use as cigarette, one in the morning and one in the evening.
3. Sampalok or Tamarind Bark. Chop and boil bark in a one-foot long piece bark in 3 galsses of water for 10 minutes. Dosage adults: 1 cup every after meals. Children: ½ cup, 4 times a day (after meals and bedtime).
4. Kulitis or Ameranth Leaves and flowers. Boil 5 chopped young stems with flowers and leaves in 5 glasses of water for 10 minutes. Adult-1 cup 4 times a day. Children ¼ cup, 4 times a day. Babies-2 teaspoons, 4 times a day.

HOW TO DEAL WITH ASTHMA

2009-10-31T05:24:00.000-07:00

Asthma is a disease of the bronchial tubes or airways. Symptoms are feeling of tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing.

Water treatments
1. Fomentation on the chest, 2 times a day.
2. Steam inhalation, 2 times a day.
3. Breathing exercise for 10-15 minutes when there is no attack of asthma, 4 times a day.

Breathing Exercise
Position: sit relaxed on a chair, with high back supported by a pillow. Breath in through the nose. Then purse the lips and pretend that you are blowing through a straw. Blow out twice as long as you breathe in. gradually increase the time of blowing. Relax after blowing and take 3 or 4 normal breathes before you start the purse breathing again. These can be done in the morning, upon waking up, and in the evening, before retiring. These may be performed also when short of breath while doing other exercises and activities.

MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR SWOLLEN GUMS AND MOUTH INFLAMATION

2009-10-30T05:23:00.000-07:00

SWOLLEN GUMS AND MOUTH INFLAMATION
Swollen gums or stomatitis is an inflammation of the soft tissues of the mouth.

Water Treatments
1. Hot Salt gargle, 3 times a day before meals.
2. Massage gum with clean fingers every hot salt.
3. Brush teeth with soft toothbrush. Brush teeth every after meals.
4. Drink at least 4 glasses of fruit juice during the day.
5. See the dentist for gum swelling and the physician for mouth infections.

Herbal Treatments
1. Bayabas or Guava leaves decoction mouthwash. Boil one cup of chopped fresh leaves in 2 glasses of water for 10 minutes. Strain and cool. Use the decoction for salt gargle or mouthwash every after meals.
2. Bunga or Betel nut palm fruit mouthwash. Peel and chop 3 fruits and boil in 2 glasses of water for 10 minutes. Use as mouthwash or hot bunga gargle.
3. Kaymito or Star apple Leaves gargle. Boil 1 cup chopped fresh leaves in 2 glasses of water for 10 minutes. Use the decoction for mouthwash or gargle.
4. Duhat or Black Palm leaves mouthwash. Boil 10 chopped fresh leaves in 2 glasses of water for 10 minutes. Use the decoction for mouthwash or gargle.
5. Talong or Eggplant leaves mouthwash. Boil 3 chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 10 minutes. Use the decoction for mouthwash or gargle.

MEDICAL TREATMENT OF CONSTIPATION

2009-10-26T05:59:00.001-07:00

CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a condition in which the bowels are evacuated at long intervals or with difficulty.

Water and other Treatments
1. Drink at least 8 glasses of water during the day. Take one or two glasses of water upon waking up in the morning and one glass at bedtime.
2. Give enema with manual extraction if a bowel is impacted.
3. Have a regular time to sit down on the toilet bowl and relax. Sit down on the toilet bowl when it is time for it even if you don’t feel it.
4. Have a regular daily exercise.
5. Eat plenty of green and leafy vegetables and fresh fruits.

Herbal Medication
1. Kangkong or Potato Vine leaves. Eat 2 cups of boiled kangkong leaves with meals. This may be part of the menu or diet.
2. Malunggay or Horse Raddish Tree Leaves. Eat 1 cup of cooked leaves with meals.
3. Papaya (ripe fruit). Eat one big slice every morning for breakfast.
4. Kampanilya or Yellow Bell Leaves. Boil 5 leaves in 2 glasses of water for 10 minutes. Adults, 1 glass, 2 times a day. Children 2-6 yrs old - 1 tablespoon, 2 times a day. Children 7-12 yrs old - 1 cup, 2 times a day.