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2018-11-15T21:21:00.001-08:00

Cystitis, or Urine infection

2017-01-31T11:24:00.002-08:00

One of the most deadly as well as painful diseases in the present times, cystitis, or urine infection, has been on a rampage, in a negative way of course, affecting millions around the world. Initially thought to be only a threat to women with a short urethra, the disease is now affecting people of both the genders and across all age groups.

However, there is an effective cure for this disease, thanks to the advancement in medical science, in the form of D-mannose, which starts working on the urine infection right from day one, and gives relief right from the word go. Biologically speaking, the disease is caused by transfer of bacteria from the anus to the urinary bladder. Cystitis also affects those who can't empty their urinary bladder properly during urination.

One of the more widely spread infection, i.e., the lower urinary tract infection, is caused due to the E-Coli bacteria, which sticks itself to the wall of the urinary bladder and causes frequent urination, and if the patient does not empty the bladder properly, the infection spreads even further. Eventually, a stage comes in the life of a cystitis-infected patient that he experiences extreme pain while secreting waste from the body. Further, if the infection is not remedied at the early stages, it spreads up to the upper tract and might also affect the kidney.

This is primarily why one needs to have D-mannose as soon as possible, since it is extremely effective in curing urine infections without any side effects. The basic manner in which it cures the infection is by attracting the E-Coli bacteria and sticking them with itself. This way, when the patient urinates after consuming the medicine, the harmful bacteria are also taken out, eventually leaving the patient without any, and thus healing him completely.

What's more, with the present numerous options of D-mannose dealers available on the internet, you can easily get this wonder cure for this dreaded disease, and cure yourself completely.

With over 15 years of experience in different branches of medical science, Tamim Ahmad regularly writes on various diseases and their possible treatments. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of urinary tract infection and its different symptoms as well as treatments. This article is about cystitis and urine infections.

ABRASIONS AND CURES

2017-01-31T11:23:00.002-08:00

Abrasions home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers

Cleaning an Abrasion

Treating an abrasion

Cleaning the wound and keeping it infection-free is very important. The common norm to treat an abrasion is to clean the wound using mild soap and water and further with the help of an antiseptic wash. This is followed by covering the wound using an antibiotic ointment and a dry dressing. This is thought to help the skin in healing itself.

Cleaning an abrasion

While a serious or deeper-than-normal abrasion needs to be cleaned and treated by a physician, mild scraping of skin can be easily handled by oneself. Cleaning an abrasion is the foremost step towards avoiding infection and speeding up healing. Any dirt or debris needs to be carefully removed. You may use water or any antiseptic solution to do the same. If required you can use a piece of clean gauze to gently scrub the area clean thoroughly. Dress the wound using sterile gauze, cotton and an antibiotic cream or powder. This dressing needs to be changed often, daily at least to quicken the healing process.

Avoiding infection due to abrasions

There is chance of contracting the nasty tetanus infection whenever the skin/flesh is exposed as in case of abrasions. Make sure you take your tetanus injection, in case your last booster was before 10 years. This is extremely important in avoiding infection that can cause further complications.

In case of deeper abrasions, also known as “lacerations”, you need to check for deeper cuts that may require stitches to help heal the tissue properly.

Natural Remedies for Abrasion

Aloe is soothing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It helps in healing all kinds of wounds including abrasions. Use the pure gel for topical application.

Calendula is anti-inflammatory, astringent and antiseptic. Calendula promotes new skin growth and stops bleeding.

A few drops of lavender oil is said to help in healing abrasions.

The affected area can be disinfected using thyme tea or with a cup of water containing 3-5 drops of the essential oil.

Home made salves and ointments made with tea tree, calendula and comfrey are effective in treating abrasions.

Abrasions : Home Remedies suggested by users

A proper nutrient rich diet

Have a balanced meal that provides the body with all nutrients. A proper nutrient-rich diet hastens the healing up process of the skin.

Avoid smoking, consuming alcohol and certain drugs (check with your doctor regarding this).

Keep first aid supplies

Wear protective pads on areas that tend to get abrasions, such as for sportsmen.

Keeping first aid supplies handy is a good idea.

ALCHOLISM

2017-01-31T11:22:00.003-08:00

Signs of Alcoholism (alcoholism symptoms)

Bloodshot eyes, rapid pulse

Alcoholics can be easily recognized due to their puffy face and bloodshot eyes. Their voice is hoarse and pulse rate is very rapid. They are prone to be irritable, suspicious and over-emotional. Alcoholics are likely to suffer symptoms such as bouts of vomiting, delirium, disturbed sleep and impaired judgment Alcoholics eventually land up with the disease called cirrhosis of liver where the liver is damaged due to heavy drinking. The bowel movement gets disturbed and other complications like, stomach disorder, weak and flaccid heart and damaged brain cells render the person unfit.

Vomiting, delirium

Alcoholics are likely to suffer symptoms such as bouts of vomiting, delirium, disturbed sleep and impaired judgment Alcoholics eventually land up with the disease called cirrhosis of liver where the liver is damaged due to heavy drinking. The bowel movement gets disturbed and other complications like, stomach disorder, weak and flaccid heart and damaged brain cells render the person unfit.

Causes of Alcoholism

Alcoholism Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet

Occasional drink

An occasional alcoholic drink is the starting point for alcoholism. Over a period of time, a person who drinks occasionally gets habituated and regular drinking becomes the norm. Quite a lot of people have to indulge in social drinking due to societal and group pressure, while others find an escape route through drinking to evade responsibilities. They are under the misconception that drinking is a form of stress relief.

Alcoholism Treatment

Alcoholism home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers

Alcoholism treatment using Grapes

The restricted diet of grapes for about a month is a vital home remedy for alcoholism. As this fruit contains a very pure form of alcohol, it acts like a healthy alternative to alcohol. The ideal process is to take three meals a day of fresh grapes every five hours. To make this treatment successful, the alcohol should develop strong will power to stop drinking.

Alcoholism treatment using Apples

Apples when eaten regularly and liberally help in removing intoxication and reduce craving for wines or any other kind of liquor.

Alcoholism treatment using Dates

Dates are beneficial in treating alcoholism. Rub together 3-4 dates in half a glass of water and have the alcoholic drink this two times a day for a period of about a month.

Alcoholism treatment using Bitter Gourd

Juice extracted from bitter gourd leaves is the perfect remedy for alcohol intoxication. It is basically useful for the damaged liver. Mix three teaspoons of the juice with a glass of butter milk and consume every morning for a month.

Alcoholism treatment using Celery

The juice of raw celery creates a sobering effect on the alcoholic patient. In half a glass of water, an equal quantity of celery juice should be mixed and consumed once everyday for a month. This is a very successful home remedy to cure alcoholism.

Diet for alcoholism recovery

Alcoholism : Home Remedies suggested by users

Build up body's nutritional integrity, juice fast

To prevent the patient from pining for stimulants like alcohol, it is most important to feed ample amounts of nutrients back in his body. To begin with, the patient should be put on purification juice-fast for at least ten days. As this fast will progress, the patient will steadily experience less craving. This will break his drinking pattern and preferably the patient should start on a diet of several small meals a day rather than three large ones.

The alcoholic needs to exercise regularly and include outdoor activities in his daily schedule.

Optimum diet and fresh fruit juice

Even after the successful completion of the juice fast, the patient should continue to have an intake of fresh fruit juices and plenty of water. He should eat a healthy diet of such essential nutrients like wholegrain cereals, seeds and sprouts, fresh fruits, nuts and vegetables. Although at the beginning of the treatment, the patient should be given an appropriate replacement to alleviate the craving if and when it occurs. A glass of fresh fruit juice and eating healthy snacks like candy or Soya beans etc will curb his cravings which might increase the urge for drinking in the stages immediately after the treatment.

Avoid refined foods

Avoid refined food products such as white flour, white sugar, white rice, macaroni products. This can be substituted with brown rice, brown sugar, leafy vegetables and other whole grain products.

Other Suggestions and herbal treatments for alcoholism

Firm willingness of alcoholic to stop drinking

The alcoholic should be motivated to break the 'alcohol habit' through a strong determination to do so and by being consistent in maintaining his food habits. To try to give up alcoholism at once is almost impossible, so the alcoholic should make a firm decision to make a clean break out of the habit of drinking.

Warm-water enema and physical exercises

Take a warm-water enema daily to rinse out the bowels during the first ten days of the 'juice fast’. Plenty of rest and outdoor physical activities and exercises are recommended.

Avoid smoking

Avoid smoking as it increases the craving for alcohol.

ECZEMA AND SYMPTOMS

2017-01-31T11:22:00.001-08:00

Eczema Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet

Heredity

Eczema is considered to be hereditary. Studies reveal that a person is prone to eczema if his family has a history of closely linked conditions like hay fever and asthma.

Causes of aggarvation

Eczema could be aggravated by irritants like smoke, chemicals, detergents, solvents and so on. Even weather conditions could aggravate the condition. Excessive stress, heat and emotional stress also aggravates the symptoms of eczema.

Other Causes

Cause of eczema depends upon the type of eczema the person is suffering from. Sometimes blood circulation problem in the leg can also cause eczema. Deficiency of vitamin B6 causes eczema.

Eczema home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers

Eczema Remedies

Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon camphor and 1 teaspoon sandalwood paste on the rashes. Apply nutmeg paste to the affected areas. Put natural vitamin E on the affected skin, it will relieve you of itching. Zinc taken orally and applied directly on the affected skin is effective. Both shark cartilage and lotion of blueberry leaves reduce inflammation. Use pine tar soap to wash the affected skin. Drink tomato juice daily, it will cure the symptoms in a few days.

Eczema : Home Remedies suggested by users

Avoid dairy products

Diet never causes eczema. Food only causes allergy, it does not cause eczema. It is the genes of a person that cause eczema. If you are allergic or sensitive to certain foods then try avoiding them, because they can trigger eczema. Dairy products, eggs, nuts, preservatives and citrus fruits are more likely to trigger eczema.

Other Suggestions for Eczema

Always avoid substances you are allergic to. Wear cotton clothes as they do not irritate your itchy skin. Exposure to water for a long time can lead to skin dryness. Use good quality moisturizer.

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GINGER HELPS

suggested by karen on Thursday, January 15, 2009

I have had very bad eczema for many years and have tried many remedies including acupuncture. Everything I tried seemed to work for a while, but the eczema eventually always returned. However, I have recently found that taking ginger capsules and drinking ginger tea every day has helped tremendously. Ginger is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent and eczema is an inflammatory process. I also stopped eating processed sugar since this too causes inflammation. I hope this can help others as well.

Ultra Healing Remedy

suggested by Rosemarie on Saturday, April 26, 2008

I have eczema on and off since childhood and I know what it's like. The last episode started last year around October when I noticed a very itchy and dry, scaly patch on the pad of the little finger on my right hand. I went to a dermatologist and she gave me a prescription for a soap-free cleanser and betamethasone cream. I followed the procedure she outlined to me religiously, but after a week of application, it had only gotten worse. I tried all sorts of natural remedies I found online--from coating the affected area thickly with petroleum jelly (alternating with diaper cream) to soaking it in a solution of turmeric and massaging it with a few drops of tea tree oil. Nothing worked. It even spread to the 3/4 of my finger. And then, feeling hopeless and willing to try anything, I tried using Vaseline Ultra Healing lotion. I noticed right away that the area felt very moisturized and softer. After a day of applying Vaseline Ultra Healing Lotion almost every couple of hours, I used the soap-free cleanser my doctor had prescribed and washed my hand. While it was wet, I gently brushed off the dry, flaky bits of dead skin with a clean, soft toothbrush (get a separate toothbrush just for this). I then dried my pinkie gently by patting it with a clean towel and applied the Vaseline Ultra Healing Lotion. Within a week, my pinkie no longer looked and felt ragged and dry. It still became itchy once in a while when the weather turned cold, I was stressed, or accidentally used a harsh cleanser for washing my hands, but I kept the eczema at bay with the soap-free cleanser and Vaseline Ultra Healing Lotion. I am in no way connected with Vaseline or endorsing the brand. I'm just sharing my experience as an eczema sufferer, and how I finally found a way to manage it.

Taking care of the different stages of eczema

suggested by kathy on Saturday, February 9, 2008

I have had this terrible skin disorder since a child and have gone through many different meds and home remedies. If your eczema is at the oozing stage soak in oatmeal baths and then follow up with neutrogena sesame seed oil and pat dry. If you are in the scaling stage try rubbing crisco on your skin and wrap plastic wrap around areas and sleep with this on. Try wearing white cotton gloves to bed for you scratch and irritate the areas in your sleep. Use cool water to bathe for hot water irritates these areas. Use a good moisturizing lotion like eucerin and also use cortisone when itching. One thing that works well is tanning regularly but don't overdue it in one session. Make sure you know your allergies and try as hard as you can to stay away from those food items or airborne items that you are allergic too. I use aveeno bath products too and stay away from the perfumed items.

honey

suggested by Rosie on Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Putting honey on infected eczema helps to clear the infection within hours without using steroid creams that are prescribed by a doctor. Honey is a genital antiseptic and although it is sticky for a few hours meaning that you have to bandage the affected area it is well worth it. It isn't painful either.

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2017-01-31T11:21:00.005-08:00

ALLERGIES AND HOME REMEDY

2017-01-31T11:21:00.003-08:00

Allergies Home Remedies

Allergies home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers

Allergies treatment using Nutrients

Certain nutrients have been found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of allergies. Often the intake of vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid brings great relief to the sufferer. This vitamin may be taken in a dose of 100 mg daily for a month. In such cases, liberal amounts of pantothenic acid helps even though the recovery takes several weeks. A dose of 400 mg of vitamin E taken daily for four to six weeks is also beneficial as this vitamin possesses effective anti-allergic properties.

Allergies treatment using Castor Oil

It is found that five drops of castor oil in half a cup of any fruit or vegetable juice, or plain water, and taken on an empty stomach in the morning, is beneficial for allergies of the intestinal tract, skin, and nasal passages.

Allergies treatment using Lime

Lime is considered an effective remedy for any kind of allergy. Half a lime may be squeezed in a glass of lukewarm water and sweetened with a teaspoon of honey. It can be taken once daily first thing in the morning for several months. This remedy not only flushes the system of toxins but also acts as an antitoxic and antiallergic agent. However, those who are allergic to citrus fruits should not take recourse to this remedy.

Allergies treatment using Bananas

One or two bananas a day are useful for those who are allergic to certain foods and who consequently suffer from skin rashes, digestive disorders, or asthma, The fruit does, however, cause allergic reactions in certain sensitive persons and they should avoid it.

Allergies treatment using Vegetable Juices

A quantity of 500 ml carrot juice or a combination of carrot juice with beet and cucumber juices, has been found beneficial in the treatment of allergies. In the case of mixed juices, 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices should be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice to prepare 500 ml or half a litre of mixed juice. This should be taken once daily.

Allergies diet

Allergies : Home Remedies suggested by users

Fresh fruit juices

The best way to prevent or overcome allergies is to strengthen overall physical resistance so as not to fall an easy prey to every allergen that one comes across. To start with, the patient should fast on fresh fruit juices for four or five days. Repeated short juice fasts are likely to result in better tolerance to previous allergies.

Mono diet of vegetables or fruits

After the juice fast, the patient can like a mono diet of vegetables or fruits such as carrots, grapes, or apples for one week, after that. After that, one more food may be added to the mono diet. A week later, a third food may be added, and so on. After four weeks, protein foods can be introduced, one at a time. In case an allergic reaction to a newly-introduced food is noticed, it should be discontinued and a new food tried. In this way, all real allergens can be eventually eliminated from the diet.

Avoid food like tea/coffee or containing chemical additives and preservatives

Foods which should be excluded from the diet are tea, coffee, chocolate, cola drinks, alcohol, sugar and products made from it, refined cereals, meal, fish, chicken, tobacco, milk, cheese, butter, smoked and salted pickled foods, and foods containing any chemical additives, preservatives and flavourings.

Other Allergies treatments

Avoid stress, do meditation,exercise and mind control

For allergic conditions in which an element of mental stress is present as well, it is essential to employ such methods as relaxation, exercise, meditation, and mind control. These methods reduce or remove stress and thereby contribute towards the treatment of allergies.

Yogasanas

Yogic asanas like yogamudra, ardh-matsyendrasana, sarvangasana, shavasana, and anuloma-viloma pranayama are beneficial in the treatment of allergy.

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Chamomile Remedy for Allergy

suggested by Mohammad on Saturday, April 5, 2008

Chamomile has been found to be a very effective way to treat allergies. If you have puffy, watery, and itching eyes, make some chamomile tea and let it cool down. Once it has cooled, soak two cotton balls into the tea and apply to your eyes. The itching and irritation should disappear almost immediately. For other allergy irritations such as runny nose and itchy throat, drink the tea either hot or cold.

HAYFEVER, SINUS, ALLERGIES

suggested by DIANE on Saturday, February 9, 2008

If you will find honey from around the area in which you reside you can avoid all outdoor allergies because the pollen in the honey builds up your immune system. It's a great old time remedy.

Allergy medicine – avoidance method

suggested by MuraliMohan on Wednesday, January 23, 2008

The best way to treat an allergy is strict avoidance. For instance, if you are allergic to wheat, you should cut out wheat foods and wheat-containing products from your diet and just take vitamin supplements to make up for those that you have lost as a result of your restricted diet. Or if you’re allergic to dust mites, then you ought to keep your house as clean and as dust-free as possible and use even air filters and purifiers just in case. The allergy medicines are provided for you because if you bought a product and you didn’t check the label and in turns out it contains some ingredients that you are allergic to, even though often these things are easier said than done. So you’re allergic to cats but you like cats so you keep one anyway. So even with an avoidance method, you can’t really help suffering the symptoms of an allergy. That’s why allergy medicines are provided for you.

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ANAMEIA AND CURE

2017-01-31T11:21:00.001-08:00

Causes of anaemia

Anaemia Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet

Diminished formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow

A diminished formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow, either due to defects in the bone marrow, or due to an inadequate intake of iron, vitamins, and proteins, is one of the main causes of anaemia.

Heavy loss of blood due to injury, bleeding piles

Other important causes are heavy loss of blood due to injury, bleeding piles, or excessive menstruation in women.

Lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach or intestinal parasites or worms

Anaemia can also occur due to a lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which is needed for digestion of iron and proteins, or intestinal parasites or worms. Hookworms, pinworms, round worms and tape worms feed on the supply of blood as well as on the vitamins.

Home remedies for anaemia

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Anaemia treatment using Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is needed for preventing or curing anaemia. This vitamin is usually found in animal protein, especially in meats such as kidney and liver. There are, however, other equally good sources of vitamin BI2 such as dairy products which also contain some B12 .

Anaemia treatment using Beets

Beets are very helpful in curing anaemia. Beet juice contains potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sulphur, iodine, iron, copper, carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins B1 B2, B6, niacin, and vitamin P. With their high iron content, beets help in the formation of red blood cells. The juice of red beet strengthens the body's powers of resistance and has proved to be an excellent remedy for anaemia, especially for children and teenagers, where other blood-forming remedies have failed.

Anaemia treatment using Fenugreek

The leaves of fenugreek help in blood formation. The cooked leaves should be taken by adolescent girls to prevent anaemia, which may occur due to the onset of puberty and menstruation. The seeds of fenugreek are also a valuable cure for anaemia, being rich in iron.

Anaemia treatment using Lettuce

Lettuce is another effective remedy for this ailment as it contains a considerable amount of iron. It can, therefore, be used as a good tonic food for anaemia. The iron in it is easily absorbed by the body.

Anaemia treatment using Spinach

This leafy vegetable is a valuable source of high grade iron. After its absorption, it helps in the formation of haemoglobin and red blood cells. It is thus beneficial in building up the blood, and in the prevention and treatment of anaemia.

Anaemia treatment using Soyabean

Soyabean is rich in iron and also has a high protein value. As most anaemic patients usually also suffer from a weak digestion, it should be given to them in a very light form, preferably in the form of milk, which can be easily digested.

Anaemia treatment using Almonds

Almonds contain copper to the extent of 1.15 mg per 100 gm. The copper along with iron and vitamins, acts as a catalyst in the synthesis of haemoglobin. Almonds are, therefore, a useful remedy for anaemia. Seven almonds should be soaked in water for about two hours and ground into a paste after removing the thin red skin. This paste may be eaten once daily in the morning for three months.

Anaemia treatment using Sesame Seeds

Black sesame seeds, as a rich source of iron, are valuable in anaemia. After soaking one teaspoon of the seeds in warm water for a couple of hours, they should be ground and strained, and then mixed with a cup of milk and sweetened with jaggery or sugar. This emulsion should be given to patients suffering from anaemia.

Anaemia treatment using Honey

Honey is remarkable for building haemoglobin in the body. This is largely due to the iron, copper, and manganese contained in it

Anaemia treatment using Other Foods

There are several other foods which are rich sources of iron and can be used beneficially in the treatment of anaemia. The more important of these are bananas, black grapes, plums, strawberries, raisins, onions, squash, carrots, radish, celery, and tomatoes.

Anaemia diet

Anaemia : Home Remedies suggested by users

Have raw vegetables and fresh fruits rich in iron

Diet is of utmost importance in the treatment of anaemia. Refined foods like white bread, polished rice, sugar, and desserts rob the body of its much-needed iron. Iron should preferably be taken in its natural organic form in food. The emphasis in the diet should be on raw vegetables and fresh fruits which are rich in iron.

Go for therapeutic treatment with an exclusive fruit diet

The patient should commence a therapeutic treatment with an exclusive fruit diet for five days, taking three meals a day of fresh juicy fruits. This may be followed by a fruit and milk diet for about fifteen days. In this regimen, the frequency of meals should be exactly the same as for the earlier all-fruit diet. Thereafter, the patient may gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet, consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits.

Other anaemia treatment

Cold water baths

Cold water baths are recommended in anaemia. The patient should be given a cold bath carefully twice daily, the coldness of the water being increased gradually.

Hot Epsom salts bath and sunbatbs

A hot Epsom salts bath for five to ten minutes once a week and an occasional steam bath are also useful. Sunbaths are especially beneficial as the sunlight stimulates the production of red cells.

Deep breathing and light exercises

Other important factors that help in curing anaemia are deep breathing and light exercises like walking.

ASTHMA AND CURES

2017-01-31T11:20:00.004-08:00

Asthma Symptoms

Gasping for breath

Patients suffering from asthma appear to be gasping for breath. Actually, they have more difficulty in breathing out than breathing in, and this is caused by spasms or sudden involuntary muscular contractions of the smaller air passages in the lungs.

Asthma Causes

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Allergy caused by weather conditions

Asthma is caused by a variety of factors. It may be due to an allergy caused by weather conditions, food, drugs, perfumes, and other irritants. Allergies to dust are the most common.

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Asthma home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers

Asthma treatment using Honey

Honey is one of the most common home remedies for asthma. It is said that if a jug of honey is held under the nose of an asthma patient and he inhales the air that comes into contact with it, he starts breathing easier and deeper.

Asthma treatment using Figs

Among fruits, figs have proved very valuable in asthma. They give comfort to the patient by draining off the phlegm. Three or four dry figs should be cleaned thoroughly with warm water and soaked overnight.

Asthma treatment using Lemon

Lemon is another fruit found beneficial in the treatment of asthma. The juice of one lemon, diluted in a glass of water and taken with meals, will bring good results

Asthma treatment using Indian Gooseberry

Indian gooseberry has also proved valuable in asthma. Five grams of gooseberry mixed with one tablespoon of honey forms an effective medicinal tonic for the treatment of this disease. It should be taken every morning

Asthma treatment using Bitter Gourd Roots

The roots of the bitter gourd plant have been used in folk medicine for asthma since ancient times. A teaspoon of the root paste, mixed with an equal amount of honey or juice of the holy basil leaves, given once every night for a month, acts as an excellent medicine for this disease.

Asthma treatment using Drumstick Leaves

A soup prepared from drumstick leaves, and taken once daily, has been found beneficial in the treatment of asthma. This soup is prepared by adding a handful of leaves to 180ml of water and boiling it for five minutes. After being allowed to cool, a little salt, pepper, and lime juice may be added to this soup.

Asthma treatment using Ginger

A teaspoon of fresh ginger juice, mixed with a cup of fenugreek decoction and honey to taste, acts as an excellent expectorant in cases of asthma. The decoction of fenugreek can be made by mixing one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in a cupful of water. This remedy should be taken once in the morning and once in the evening.

Asthma treatment using Garlic

Garlic is another effective home remedy for asthma. Ten garlic cloves, boiled in 30 ml of milk, make an excellent medicine for the early stages of asthma. This mixture should he taken once daily by the patient. Steaming ginger tea with two minced garlic cloves in it, can also help to keep the problem under control, and should be taken in the morning and evening.

Asthma treatment using Bishop's Weed

The herb bishop's weed has been found valuable in asthma. Half a teaspoon of bishop's weed should be mixed in a glass of buttermilk and taken twice daily. It is an effective remedy for relieving difficult expectoration caused by dried-up phlegm. A hot poultice of the seeds should be used for dry fomentation to the chest twice daily. The. patient can also inhale steam twice a day from boiling water mixed with carom seeds. It will dilate the bronchial passages.

Asthma treatment using Safflower

Safflower seeds are beneficial in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Half a teaspoon of powder of the dry seeds, mixed with a tablespoon of honey, can be taken once or twice a day in treating this disease. This acts as an expectorant and reduces the spasms by liquefying the tenacious sputum. An infusion of five grams of flowers mixed with one tablespoon of honey, taken once daily, is also useful in this disease.

Diet for Asthma

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carbohydrates, fats and proteins

The patient should avoid common dietetic errors. Ideally, his diet should contain a limited quantity of carbohydrates, fats and proteins which are 'acid-forming' foods, and a liberal quantity of alkali-forming foods consisting of fresh fruits, green vegetables, sprouted seeds, and grains. The patient should avoid foods which tend to produce phlegm, such as rice, sugar, lentils, and yoghurt. He should also avoid fried and other difficult to-digest foods, strong tea, coffee, alcoholic beverages, condiments pickles, sauces and all refined and processed foods.

Other Suggestions for Asthma

Fasting and exercises

The patient should also follow the other laws of nature. Air, sun, and water are great healing agents. Regular fasting once a week, an occasional enema, breathing exercises, fresh air, a dry climate, light exercises, and correct posture go a long way in treating the disease.

ATHLETES FOOT

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Symptoms for Athletes foot

Itching between the toe fingers

Itching between the toe fingers is the most common symptom of athlete’s foot. After sometimes moist and white lesions develop between the toe fingers. There may be burning sensation, blisters and inflammation. There may be pungent smell from the toe. There may be redness and scales on the toe

Causes for Athletes foot

Athletes foot Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet

Growth of the fungus is the main cause

Moist and damp conditions are suitable for the growth of the fungus causing athlete’s foot. They mostly occur on feet because shoes and commonly visited places like swimming pool, showers, bathrooms and so on provides the suitable environment for the fungus to grow. You can get infected by sharing socks or shoes with an infected person. Sometimes you may get infected through pets because they carry the fungus on their fur.

Remedies for Athletes foot

Athletes foot home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers

Tea tree oil with antifungal properties

Prepare a solution of water and white vinegar – one part of white vinegar to four part of water; soak your feet for 20 to 30 minutes twice day. Sprinkle some baking soda between your toe fingers and rinse your feet after fifteen minutes. It is as effective as an expensive antifungal powder. Rub tea tree oil between your toe fingers, it has antifungal properties. For immediate relief from itching or burning, soak your feet in an antiseptic mouthwash like Listerine. Corn starch is effective in soaking moisture, so keep your toe fingers dry by sprinkling some corn starch on them

Diet for Athletes foot

Athletes foot : Home Remedies suggested by users

Healthy and balanced diet

Avoid eating baked products and products that have high yeast content in them. Avoid alcohol, sugar, cola drinks and grains. Eat a healthy and a balanced diet, avoid processed foods. Your diet must include fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Avoid fried and greasy food. Garlic has a good antifungal property, eat raw garlic or include it in your diet.

Suggestions for Athletes foot

Natural fiber footwear should be used

Always keep your feet dry. Use hair dryer to dry your feet rather than towels. Use some antiperspirant to keep your toe fingers dry. Use antifungal powder rather than antifungal cream. Use cotton socks. Clean your shoes from inside using a paper or a cotton cloth. Use only natural fiber footwear. Use mild soaps and avoid deodorant soap.

BACK PAIN AND REMEDIES

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Back Pain Symptoms

Back pain is a symptom, not a disease

Back pain is itself a symptom and not a disease. It is an indication that something is wrong, either with some part of the spine itself, or with the nerves and muscles in the back. Back pain symptoms vary greatly in location and the type of pain, and these factors help diagnose the underlying cause of the symptoms. Back pain can sometimes radiate to other parts of the body, affecting the neck or one or more of the limbs. The pain can be dull or sharp, and sometimes the affected area can also feel slightly warm. Back pain can also sometimes cause weakness and numbness.

Back Pain Causes

Back Pain Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet

Back pain causes are varied

There are several different causes of back pain, some of which are the result of temporary stress or trauma, and some indicating a structural problem or a degenerative condition.

Back pain causes can mainly be described as follows:

- Strains: The most common causes of back pain are things such as maintaining an awkward position for too long, making sudden awkward movements, overusing the back muscles, bad posture, lifting heavy weights improperly. All of these can strain the muscles and ligaments in the back, causing pain that lasts till the affected parts have recovered.

- Injury or cumulative damage: One common cause of back pain is conditions such as a “slipped disc”, in which part of an intervertebral disc bulges out from the spine, compressing nerves and causing terrible pain. This is usually the result of suddenly lifting things with the back bent. In addition, like any other bone, the bones in the spine can also get fractured as a result of trauma.

- Degenerative conditions: Conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis affect the bones and/or joints, and the spine is no exception.

- Psychological problems: It may be surprising to know that depression and stress can sometimes cause back pain even in cases where no other problem can be detected.

- Other causes: In rare cases, cancer can affect the spine or the nerves in the spine. Infection can also occur, causing inflammation and other problems.

Back Pain Remedies

Back Pain home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers

Home Remedies for Back Pain Relief

The treatment for back pain depends on the cause. In general however, you can use the following home remedies for back pain:

- Apply a hot or cold compress using a hot water bottle or an ice pack.

- A hot bath also usually helps. If possible, you should sit in a warm tub for a few minutes.

- Exercise in order to strengthen the back muscles. Simple stretching exercises are also useful, both when you have a back ache and on a regular basis.

- Try to relax and get enough rest to avoid both mental stress and physical strain on your back.

- If possible, get a massage. This does not have to be by a professional - a family member can do it equally well as long as they do not use excessive force. Preferably this should be done using a massage oil such as eucalyptus oil. Another excellent oil is mustard oil in which a little garlic has been fried.

- Vitamin C and calcium supplements may help, but consult your doctor before doing this.

- Cut slices of raw potato and place them on the affected area.

Back Pain Diet

Back Pain : Home Remedies suggested by users

Weight loss in obese and overweight people is beneficial

There are not many specific dietary recommendations for back pain, except perhaps if you are overweight. Obesity can of course strain an already bad back. It is therefore important to cut down on unhealthy fats and also limit your intake of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco. Eat more fruits and vegetables, in particular cabbage, cauliflower, and lettuce. Your diet should also give you all the necessary minerals and vitamins, but in particular the following are important: calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C, and vitamin D. Dairy products along with fruits and vegetables should provide you with the required amount of these substances. In addition, eating more proteins and complex carbohydrates is a good diet for back pain. The proteins are necessary in order to build up your back muscles and the carbohydrates provide the efficient source of energy that your muscles need when you exercise.

Back Pain - Other Suggestions

Back problems - alternative therapy and medical solutions

There are many different kinds of treatment for chronic back pain, depending on the cause of the pain. The options available include various kinds of medication, ranging from painkillers to anti-inflammatory drugs, physiotherapy with a trained therapist, and in very serious cases, even surgery. If home remedies do not work, you should ask your doctor about these options. You can also try alternative treatments such as acupressure and acupuncture.

Yoga treatment as an alternative therapy for back pain

Yoga can be highly beneficial for the treatment of back pain. Various stretching exercises rejuvenate the muscles of the body and provide great support to the spine and the back. It relieves the muscles of the chronic pain and provides greater flexibility to the body. Various bending exercises like wheel pose, semi wheel pose, fish pose provide appropriate stretch to the muscles of the back and work as the best alternative yoga therapy for back pain. Yoga strengthens the spine and increases mobility. Yoga can help people with slip disk and relieves the body of any acute pain.

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strengthen your core muscles

suggested by Alicia on Friday, June 13, 2008

I've had back surgery and that gave me back my life, but I still felt "unstable" now and then, like my back was about to "go out" again. I started doing Pilates to strengthen my core muscles to protect my back and the results are amazing, when I stick to it. When I stopped Pilates for 6 months, I started having problems again. So I guess I'll just have to be more disciplined. But when I am, I can do all the normal things in my life, like skiing and kayaking.

BACK ACHE

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Causes of Backache

Backache Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet

Muscular tension, straining of the joints, poor posture

The main causes of backache and spondylosis are muscular tension, straining of the joints, poor posture, and incorrect nutrition resulting from dietetic errors and lack of exercise.

Kidney or prostate problems, female disorders, influenza

Acute or chronic illnesses like kidney or prostate problems, female disorders, Influenza, and arthritis, may also lead to backache.

Sitting for a long time, high heels

Other causes include stress and strain resulting from sitting for a long time, improper lifting of weights, high heels, and emotional problems which may cause painful muscle cramping.

Home Remedies for Backache

Backache home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers

Backache treatment using Garlic

The most important home remedy for backache is the use of garlic. Two or three cloves should be taken every morning to get results. An oil prepared from garlic and rubbed on the back will give great relief. This oil is prepared by frying ten cloves of garlic in 60 ml of oil in a frying pan. Any of the oils which are used as rubefacients, such as mustard oil. sesame oil, and coconut oil can be used according to one's choice. They should be fried on a slow fire till they are brown. After the oil has cooled, it should be applied vigorously on the back, and allowed to remain there for three hours. The patient may, thereafter, take a warm-water bath. This treatment should be continued for at least fifteen days.

Backache treatment using Lemon

Lemon is another useful remedy for backache. The juice of one lemon should be mixed with common salt and taken by the patient twice daily. It will give relief.

Backache treatment using Chebulic Myroblan

The use of chebulic myroblan is beneficial in the treatment of backache. A small piece of this fruit should be eaten after meals. This will give quick relief.

Backache treatment using Vitamin C

Vitamin C has proved valuable in case of severe backaches. About 2,000 mg of this vitamin should be taken daily for treating this condition. Considerable improvement will be noticeable within two days.

Backache treatment using Potato

Raw potato is an ancient home remedy for backache, characterised by incapacitating pain in the lumbar region, especially in the lower part of the back. Application of raw potato in the fom of a poultice has been found very effective in this condition.

Dietaries for Backache

Backache : Home Remedies suggested by users

Salad of raw vegetables, plenty of fruits

The diet of those suffering from backache should consist of a salad of raw vegetables such as tomato, carrot, cabbage, cucumber, radish, lettuce, and, at least two steamed or lightly cooked vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, carrot, spinach, and plenty of fruits, except bananas. The patient should have four meals daily. Fruit and milk are advised for breakfast, steamed vegetables and wholewheat wheat tortilla for lunch; fresh fruit or fruit juice in the evening; and a bowl of raw salad and sprouts during dinner.

Avoid fatty, spicy fried foods and processed foods

The patient should avoid fatty, spicy, and fried foods; curd, sweetmeats and sugar; condiments; and tea and coffee. Foods that have been processed for preservation have few nutrients and should also be eliminated from the diet.

Other Backache treatments for back pains

Avoid smoking and tobacco intake

Smoking or taking tobacco in any from should be given up completely.

Hot fomentation and alternate sponging

Hot fomentation, alternate sponging, or application of heat to the back will also give immediate relief.

Yogic asanas are also useful

Yogic asanas which are beneficial in the treatment of backache are bhujangasana, shalabhasana, halasana, uttanpadasana and shavasana.

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BONE SPUR AND TREATMENT

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Bone spur is an extra bone that grows on the normal bone. In medical jargon bone spur is known as osteophytes. It occurs on the joints especially on the joints of the spine, feet, shoulders, hips, hands and knees. Bone spur itself does not cause any pain but it can cause pain when it rubs against other bones and nerves around it. Bone spur is quite common among people above 60 years of age and is an indication of spine degeneration.

Symptoms for Bone spur

Pain in back and neck

Back pain and neck pain are the most common symptoms of bone spur. Patients could experience mild pain in the neck and the lower back while standing and walking.

Pain in shoulders

If bone spur is developed in the cervical spine then the patient will experience pain in the shoulders and headache in some cases.

Pain in thigh,arms and legs

Patient will experience pain in thigh if bone spur is developed in lumbar spine. Numbness, tingling, progressive weakness and pain in arms and legs are some other symptoms of bone spur due to compression of the nerves.

Causes for Bone spur

Bone spur Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet

Bone spur causes

Bone spur is mainly found in people suffering from osteoarthritis. Body of an osteoarthritis patient always attempts to cover up the loss done by osteoarthritis by breaking down the cartilage in bone joints. To cover up this loss, the body creates new bones along the affected bones. In the elderly, the reason for bone spur is that their body creates extra bone to provide stability to their aging joints. Bone spur is also a symptom of diseases like spondylosis, plantar fasciitis, spondylosis and spinal stenosis. Nutrition, lifestyle, accidents and sport injuries are some factors that can accelerate bone spur.

Remedies for Bone spur

Bone spur home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers

Remedy for inflammation

First step for treating bone spur through home remedies is to reduce inflammation. Apply an ice pack to the inflamed area 4 to 5 times in a day. This will help to reduce the inflammation. If the problem is more severe then apply heating pad on the inflamed area.

Use Curcumin and flaxseed

Curcumin, the yellow pigment of turmeric is effective in treating bone spur. Take 500 to 1000 mg of curcumin 3 to 4 times a day on an empty stomach. Try this remedy daily for about 6 weeks. To relieve pain, apply flaxseed hot pack to the affected area. Take alternate hot and cold foot baths.

Use cheese cloth

Dip a piece of cheese cloth in warm linseed oil and keep the cloth on the affected area. Cover the cloth with plastic and keep a heating pad on the plastic for 2 hours.

Diet for Bone spur

Bone spur : Home Remedies suggested by users

Bone spur diet

There is no particular diet to be followed for bone spur.

CHICKEN POX AND CURE

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Chicken Pox Symptoms

Low grade fever, a mild headache and weakness

Chicken pox usually begins with a low grade fever, a mild headache and a feeling of weakness.

Rash appears on the upper chest or back

A rash appears on the skin on the first day of the disease. This is in the form of tiny red spots on the skin, mostly on the upper back or chest. In more severe cases, a rash may appear on the face and lower extremities. The papules turn into blisters and finally become pustules and form scabs, which fall off. They come in successive crops, so that while some are drying, others are beginning to form. The skin clears after a few days and the child feels well again. The duration of this disease ranges from ten to twenty-one days but is usually between fourteen and seventeen days.

Causes of Chicken Pox

Chicken Pox Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet

Virus

Chicken pox is caused by a virus.

serious condition such as Shingles or herpes zoster

Many researchers believe that the disease is closely related to a much more serious condition known as shingles or herpes zoster that affects adults.

Persistent wrong feeding of children

The basic cause of the disease, as in most cases of childhood fevers, is however, persistent wrong feeding of children, which results in diminished defence mechanisms of the body.

Home Remedies for Chicken Pox

Chicken Pox home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers

Chicken Pox treatment using Brown Vinegar

The use of brown vinegar is one of the most important among the several home remedies found beneficial in the treatment of chicken pox. Half a cup of this vinegar should be added to a bath of warm water. This will relieve the irritation of the skin.

Chicken Pox treatment using Oatmeal

A bath of oatmeal is considered a natural remedy for relieving the itch due to chicken pox. This bath is prepared by cooking two cups of oatmeal in two liters of water for fifteen minutes. This mixture is then put into a cloth bag, preferably cotton, and a string is tied tightly around the top. This bag is allowed to float in a tub of warm water, and swished around until the water becomes turbid. Precaution should be taken to ensure that the bag is not torn. The child with chicken pox can splash and play in the water, making sure that water goes over all the scalds, while the pouch of oatmeal can remain in the tub .

Chicken Pox treatment using Pea Water

Green pea water is another effective remedy for relieving irritation of the skin. The water in which fresh peas have been cooked can be used for this purpose.

Chicken Pox treatment using Baking Soda

Baking soda is a popular remedy to control the itching in chicken pox. Some baking soda should be put in a glass of water. The child should be sponged with this water, so that the soda dries on the skin. This will keep the child away from scratching the eruptions.

Chicken Pox treatment using Vitamin E Oil

The use of vitamin E oil is valuable in chicken pox. This oil should be rubbed on the skin. It will have a healing effect. The marks left by chicken pox will fade away by this application.

Chicken Pox treatment using Honey

The use of honey as an external application has also proved valuable in chicken pox. The skin should be smeared with honey. It will help in the healing of the disease within three days.

Chicken Pox treatment using Carrot and Coriander

A soup prepared from carrots and coriander has been found beneficial in the treatment of chicken pox. About 100 gm of carrots and 60 gm of fresh coriander should be cut into small pieces and boiled for a while. The residue should be discarded. This soup should be taken once a day

Chicken Pox treatment using Herbal Tea

A mild sedative herbal tea can also prove beneficial in the treatment of chicken pox. This tea can be prepared from any of the herbs like chamomile (babunah), basil (holy basil), marigold (zergul) and lemon balm (billilotan). A little cinnamon (cinnamon), honey, and lemon may be added to this tea. 1t should be sipped slowly several times a day.

Dietaries for Chicken Pox

Chicken Pox : Home Remedies suggested by users

Raw fruit and vegetable juices and lemon juice

To begin with, the patient should be put on a juice diet for a few days. He should be given plenty of raw fruit and vegetable juices. Lemon juice is considered to be especially beneficial.

All-fruit diet and well-balanced diet

As the condition improves, the patient can be placed on an all-fruit diet for the next few days. Thereafter, he may be allowed to gradually adopt a well-balanced diet, with emphasis on fresh fruits and raw vegetables.

Other Chicken Pox treatments

Warm-water enema

A small warm-water enema should be administered daily during the initial juice fast to cleanse the bowels.

Well-ventilated room is a must

The patient should be kept in a well-ventilated room. As light has a detrimental effect upon the eyes during an attack of chicken pox because of the weakened condition of the external eye tissues, the patient should shade his eyes from the direct light or the room should have subdued light.

Mud pack application on abdomen

Application of mud packs on the abdomen twice a day, in the morning and evening, and repeated applications of chest packs will be beneficial.

Lukewarm water baths with neem included in it

Lukewarm water baths can be given every day to relieve itching. For better results, margosa leaves can be added to this water. The nails of the child should be kept clipped to prevent him from scratching, otherwise, germs on the skin may be scratched into the blisters, causing more severe infection.

BODY ODOR AND TREATMENT

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Symptoms for Body odor

Body odor symptoms

Being nervous or anxious could be a symptom of body odor. Heavy sweating due to strenuous physical exercise should tell you that you are going to smell badly. You may feel the unpleasant odor yourself.

Causes for Body odor

Body odor Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet

Body odor causes

Body odor may be due to serious illness. Body odor may be due to kidney disease, fungal infections liver disease and so on If you take some strong medicines then the smell of those medicines may be present in your body odor. Diabetic patients may smell of acetone because of insulin that they take. If you drink alcohol, smoke cigarette or cigar you will have an unpleasant body odor. Body odor may also be due to zinc deficiency, cavities, toxins and so on. It is often related with sweating of the body, but the unpleasant odor is mainly due to bacteria present in the sweat. The major non-food reason for body odor due to sweating is the sweat glands under the arms and in the groin area. Poor hygiene is the most common reason for body odor.

Remedies for Body odor

Body odor home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers

Remedies for Sweat

Use antibacterial soap or deodorant soap to combat body odor due to sweating. Wear cotton clothes during summer so that the sweat is soaked up. Instead of using deodorant, wipe your sweat producing areas like armpit using white vinegar or alcohol. Avoid using antiperspirant because they clog sweat glands, use alum instead. Apply some baking soda on arm pit, it will absorb sweat and kill bacteria.

Other Remedies

If your body odor is caused due to any medicine that you are on, then you need to talk to your doctor. Soak yourself for 15 minutes in bath water with couple of cups of tomato juice in it. Use baby powder to keep areas of heavy perspiration dry. Apple cider vinegar can be used to combat under arm odor.

Diet for Body odor

Body odor : Home Remedies suggested by users

Diet to avoid

There is a direct relation between what a person eats and his body odor. Avoid refined sugar, white flour, hydrogenated oils and other processed foods. Avoid red meat because it releases many toxins into the blood stream. Avoid foods that lack fiber. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, cumin and garlic.

Eat Healthy Food

Eat a healthy diet which contains whole grains, lots of leafy vegetables, sprouts, fresh fruits, soy products, raw nuts and so on.

Suggestion for Body Odor

Other suggestions for Body Odor

Never repeat unwashed clothes, especially undergarments during summer, it will aggravate the odor. Wax your armpits regularly. People who wear shoes for long time complain of foot odor. It is caused by rapid bacteria growth due to excess sweating of feet. To avoid foot odor wear cotton socks, never use socks repeatedly. Wash your feet properly. If possible wear open foot wear like leather sandals. All the above mentioned remedies for body odor can be used for preventing foot odor

PROSTATE CANCER

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Prostate cancer is a very common type of cancer among men. In the US, it affects about one in every six men. The diagnosis of the prostate cancer can be very scary. Some times, not only because of the life threatening experience but also because of the treatment, this can cause side effects i.e. bladder control problem and erectile dysfunction.

Prostate cancer is a cancer of small walnut shaped gland in males. This gland produces a seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports the sperm. Usually, prostate cancer develops very slowly. Initially it remains confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause any serious harm. There are other types of prostate cancer that grow slowly and may need only minimal or no treatment but the other aggressive type may spread very quickly.

If the prostate cancer is detected at an early stage, you will have a better chance of successful treatment. The majority of the men are attentive towards the signs and symptoms of the prostate cancer, but it is very important to know what to look for and which signs may point to an underlying prostate cancer.

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

Anyone, who is concerned about themselves or a loved one, developing a prostate cancer, should know its basic symptoms. Prostate cancer does not develop any noticeable changes in the early stage of the cancer. In so many cases, the prostate cancer does not develop any symptoms until the cancer spreads beyond the prostate or until it reaches to the advanced stage.

The early symptoms of the prostate cancer include urinary problems. It causes when the prostate tumor presses on the bladder or on the tube, which carries urine from the bladder.

However, the urinary symptoms causes due to the benign prostate problems such as enlarged prostate or the prostate infections. Majority of the prostate cancer cases have urinary problems as the initial symptom. When the urinary signs and symptoms occur, it can include.

1. Trouble while urinating

2. While, starting the urinating

3. While, stopping the urinating

4. Decreased force in the stream of urine

5. Burning or pain during urination

In addition, the cancer in your prostate or the nearby area can cause the following symptoms.

1.    Blood in your semen

2.    Blood in your urine

Prostate cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes in your pelvis may cause the following symptoms.

1. Discomfort in the pelvic area

2. Swelling in your legs

Advanced prostate cancer- which when spread to your bones too, it can cause the following symptoms.

1.    Constant bone pain, which never goes

2.    Bone fractures

3.    Compression of the spine

4.    Difficulty in having an erection

5.    Painful ejaculation

Other symptoms that may occur in the prostate cancer are weight loss, particularly in an elderly man above the age of 40 years.

However, the above symptoms can also cause due to some other medical conditions, diseases, or disorders. If you find any of the above symptoms, do consult your doctor right away before coming to any type of conclusion.

STOMACH CANCER, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT

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Stomach cancer is also called as ‘Gastric Cancer or Gastric Carcinoma’. It is a treatable disease, if found at an early stage. Usually, cancer occurs when the cells in the body starts growing uncontrollably. Each cancer has its unique way of behavior, which differs from other, i.e. it grows at different level, and responds at different levels.

Stomach has five layers. When you start from the inside and working a way out, the innermost layer is called as mucosa. In mucosa layer, stomach acid and digestive juices are made. The second most layers is called the submucosa, it is surrounded by the muscularis. Submucosa is a layer, which moves and mixes the content in the stomach. The next two layers are the subserosa and the seosa. They act like a wrapping for the stomach. The seosa is the outer most layer of the stomach.

Majority of the stomach cancers starts in the mucosa. Here, cancer can grow deeper and can infect the other layer too. As the cancer grows deeper the hope for the treatment of cancer, also gets worsen. The most common form of cancer, which affects the stomach, is ‘Adenocarcinoma.’ This stomach cancer occurs in the inner most layer of the stomach. Stomach cancer can develop in any part of the stomach and spreads all over the stomach and to the other body organs too.

Symptoms of Stomach Cancer

At the early stage of stomach cancer, normally no specific symptoms are detected. However, following are some of the symptoms, which are found in the rare cases, it includes.

1. Difficulty in swallowing the food

2. Pain in the area of stomach

3. Usually, a sense of fullness, after a small amount of food.

4. Mild upper abdominal discomfort which is associated with nausea and loss of appetite

Other Common Symptoms of Stomach Cance

Symptoms that may be indicated in the advanced stage of stomach cancer are.

1.    Weight loss

2.    Fatigue

3.    Iron deficiency anemia

4.    Vomiting of blood

5.    Sever nausea and vomiting

6.    Heart burn , indigestion

Treatments for Stomach Cancer

If your doctor suspects that you are having a stomach cancer, you will need to do, some tests such as blood tests, barium meal, gastroscopy, and scanning. Based on this diagnosis your doctor will treat you with the effective treatment for the stomach cancer. Following are the different treatment, which may be used by your doctor for the treatment of stomach cancer.

Surgery: If the stomach cancer is detected at an early stage, it can be treated with the aid of surgery. If the cancer has not spread throughout stomach, the particular infected part can be removed by surgery. If the cancer is in its advanced stage and has already spread all over, the stomach and other body organs than, surgery cannot treat the cancer but it can just relieve the pain and symptoms.

Non- Surgical Treatment:-

Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is a process, which uses medicines to destroy the cancer cells. There are many different types of chemotherapy drugs available. These drugs are usually injected into a vein, but you can also have them as tablets.

At the same time, chemotherapy drugs may have side effects too. It may include making you feel tired, ill, casing nausea, or hair loss. Usually, chemotherapy is used after the surgery and some times before the surgery to reduce the chances of stomach cancer been coming back. Often, this therapy is used to control the growth of the cancer and relieve from its symptoms.

Radiotherapy: Radiotherapy uses a radiation to destroy the cancer cells. A beam of radiation is been targeted on the cancer cells. Generally, this therapy is not used to treat the stomach cancer but in some cases, it can be used with the conjunction of chemotherapy. Consult your doctor for further clarification of your cancer treatment.

Normally, treatment will be effective only when you suspect any type of symptoms related to stomach cancer and consult your doctor at the earliest. The early detection of cancer ensures an effective treatment which may result in a healthy and long life.

BONE CANCER

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Bone Cancer Symptoms and Treatment

By: Alin Thoms

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Bone cancer can be well described as the cancer of the bone! It is a general term used when the cancer cells are detected in the bone. It refers to the abnormal growth of the cells and tissue in the bone that destroys the functioning of the normal bone tissues. This process results in the weakening of the bone tissue while making them increasingly at risk for fractures. Moreover, the life span of the individual also gets affected due to bone cancer.

Bone cancer results from the spread of cancer from other parts of body organs. Mainly, three types of bone cancers are recognized, Osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, and Ewing’s sarcoma. These cancers occur at the different stages of life and are associated with the pain in the affected bones.

Children and young people are more likely to get affected with the bone cancer as compared to old people. Primary bone cancer is known as sarcomas. In UK near about 500 people get triggered off due to bone cancer every year. Secondary bone cancer happens when the cancer from other organs spreads to the bones; this cancer is very common and is known as metastasis. Bone cancer may occur due to other cancers like breast or prostate cancer.

Symptoms of Bone Cancer

The symptoms of bone cancer vary according to the condition i.e. where it is developed (location) and how severe it is (size). Different types of bone cancer tend to develop in different parts of the body. Bone pain is one of the most common symptoms of bone cancer. At the beginning of the bone cancer, pain will not remain constant and might be felt only during the night or when the bone is used. As the cancer develops into an advanced stage, the pain becomes more constant and grows when the affected bone is constantly used.

The other common signs and symptoms of the bone cancer are:

1. Fever and fatigue

2. Bone lumps and masses

3. Bone tenderness

4. Weight loss

5. Movement problems

6. Stiff bones

7. Anemia

However, these symptoms can be caused due to other medical conditions too. So, one must consult doctor for a correct diagnosis of the cancer. Many different types of tests such as X-ray, MRI scan, Bone scan, and biopsy are done to diagnose bone cancer.

Treatments for Bone Cancer

There are numerous options available for the treatment of bone cancer. Treatment are usually dependent on the severity of the condition, location of the bone cancer, age of the affected individual, stage of the bone cancer and general health status of the affected individual.

The treatment option of the bone cancer can be classified into two groups - surgical treatment and non- surgical treatment.

Surgical Treatment

Surgery is the most common treatment used for bone cancer. The type of surgery depends on severity of the cancer or how far it has been spread. This procedure involves removal of cancerous tissues along with a rim of a healthy bone tissue around the cancerous tissues.

Non-Surgical Treatment

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy involves the usage of medicines to destroy the cancer cells. It has certain drawbacks such as - it can make you feel tired or ill, nausea or hair loss. For the treatment of Ewingsarcom bone cancer, chemotherapy is a good option. However, at the same time, it can also treat the other bone cancers like osteosarcoma. There are several different types of chemotherapy drugs, which are usually injected into a vein, but in some cases, tablets are also used.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy uses radiation to kill the cancer cells. A beam of radiation is targeted over the cancerous cells, which shrinks the tumor. More over, it can be used before the surgery to make it easier to remove the tumor or may be after the surgery in order to prevent it from coming again.

Ultimately, the above symptoms may relate to other diseases as well, so one should get it checked with their doctor at an early stage to always be on safe side. The treatment can aid to eradicate the bone cancer, but it is important for one to take necessary steps towards their wellbeing.

WHAT IS CANCER?

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Gynecological cancer is a cancer, which originates in the reproductive organs of the female. It includes the cancer of the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. The risk of developing this cancer increases with the age or family history of cancer or inherited gene mutations. Generally, all women are at a risk for gynecological cancer. If this cancer is found at an early age, treatment during that period will be more effective.

Types of Gynecological Cancer:-

Following are some of the common types of gynecological cancer

Cervical Cancer:- Cervical cancer is a cancer, which affects the cervix, the opening into uterus or womb. It is among one of the deadliest cancer.

Vulvar Cancer:- Vulvar cancer is one of the rare types of cancer found in women. It is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the vulva and it is the outer part of a woman’s vagina.

Vaginal Cancer:- Again, it is also a rare kind of cancer found in women. It is a disease in which, the cancer cells are found in the tissue of the vagina. The vagina is the passeway through which fluids pass away from the body at the time of menstrual periods and through which the woman has a babies. It is also known as a birth canal, it connects the cervix and the vulva.

Uterine Cancer:- Uterine cancer is the cancer of the uterus or womb. There are two types of uterine cancer; the most common type among gynecological cancer is endometrial cancer.

Ovarian Cancer:- Ovarian cancer affects in the ovaries in the female reproductive system. It is considered as a deadliest since, it is often difficult to diagnose in the early stages.

Causes and Risk Factors of Gynecological Cancer:-

The causes and risk factors of the gynecological cancer vary depending on the different types, it includes.

1. HPV infection

2. HIV/AIDS infection

3. DES exposure

4. Smoking

The other factors which lead to gynecological cancer include age, race, family history, and some condition. Some of the women develop a disease despite of no risk factors for it.

Symptoms of Gynecological Cancer:-

Again, the symptoms of the gynecological cancer vary depending on the type of cancer. It may include.

1. Abnormal vagina bleeding

2. Vagina bleeding after or during sexual intercourse

3. Pelvic pain

4. Persistent abdominal swelling

5. Weight gain or loss

6. Persistent bowel changes like constipation or diarrhea

These above mentioned were the common symptoms for the gynecological cancer. However, there are specific symptoms for each type of gynecological cancer

Diagnosis Test of Gynecological Cancer

Diagnosis test of gynecological cancer depends on the type of cancer. Following are the different methods of diagnosis for the gynecological cancer.

• Pelvic exams

• Imaging tests

• Colposcopy exams

• Biopsies

Treatment of Gynecological Cancer:-

A treatment of gynecological cancer depends on the type of cancer, stage and the other general health factors. Following are the common methods of treating gynecological cancer, it includes.

1. Radiation therapy

2. Chemotherapy

3. And Surgery

Prevention of Gynecological Cancer:-

Prevention of this cancer depends on the type of gynecological cancer. Since, each specific cancer poses its own causes and risk factors. Following are the factors in which you can reduce the risk of gynecological cancer.

1.    Reduce your HPV risk

2.    Avoid smoking

3.    Do a regular pap smear

Risk reduction is effective, but it does not provide a guarantee of prevention. Some of the women still develop a gynecologic cancer despite of avoiding the risk factor involved for cancer. Do consult your doctor right away, if you found any of the above symptoms.

Hey, every one of us hears about cancer and its effect, but does anyone ever think to know more about it? We usually don’t bother about it, and this is the saddest part. When it comes to the cancer, there can be many questions, which may come to your mind about cancer. These questions can include what is a cancer, what causes it, what are its types and so on.

Nevertheless, many of us do not bother to know it, even if they are infected with cancer since, everyone is too busy in their sedentary life. Nowadays, fortunately cancer information is readily available in newspaper, magazines, internet and media too (TV or Radio). Awareness of any diseases helps in prevention of diseases. Early detection of cancer increases a greater chance of successful recovery.

Cancer can be called as a complex set of diseases or it can be also called as term given to a large group of diseases, which vary in type and location. Each cancer type is unique in its own way because of its causes, symptoms, and methods of treatments.

There are more than 100 types of cancer, which affects various parts of your body. Generally, cell grows and divides to produce more cells only when the body requires new cells. However, when the cell becomes abnormal and keep on dividing to form more cells without any control, which creates mass called as tumor. Tumor can be of two types i.e. malignant cancer (cancerous) or benign cancer (not cancerous).

Most of the cancer can be treated effectively if detected at an early stage i.e. at a benign stage. It can be treated and cured depending on the specific type, location, and the stage of the cancer. Once the cancer is diagnosed, it can be treated with a combination of treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and other medicines. Following are some of the common types of cancer, which one should be aware and attentive towards it.

Types of Cancer

Most Common Types of Cancer

1. Breast cancer

2. Colon cancer

3. Lung cancer

4. Prostate cancer

Cancers Of Blood And Lymphatic Systems Includes.

1. Hodgkin’s disease

2. Leukemia’s

3. Lymphomas

4. Multiple Myeloma

5. Waldenstrom’s Disease

Cancers Related To Skin Includes.

1. Skin cancer

2. Malignant Melanoma

Cancers Related To Digestive Systems Include.

1. Head and neck cancers

2. Stomach cancer

3. Liver cancer

4. Anal cancer

5. Colon and rectal cancer

6. Esophageal cancer

Cancers Related To The Urinary Systems Includes.

1. Bladder cancer

2. Testis cancer

3. Prostate cancer

4. Kidney cancer

Cancer In Women Includes.

1. Breast cancer

2. Gynecological cancers

3. Ovarian cancers

4. Choriocarcinoma

Other Miscellaneous Cancers

1. Brain tumors

2. Carcinoid tumor

3. Bone tumor

4. Thyroid cancer

5. Nasopharyngeal cancer

6. Retroperitoneal sarcomas

7. Soft tissue tumors

The above-mentioned are the different types of cancer. Cancer does have many types! Which many people do not know or do not bother to know.

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WHAT IS HEALTH?

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HEALTH

Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living organism. In humans it is the ability of individuals or communities to adapt and self-manage when facing physical, mental or social challenges. The World Health Organization (WHO) defined health in its broader sense in its 1948 constitution as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." This definition has been subject to controversy, in particular as lacking operational value and because of the problem created by use of the word "complete" Other definitions have been proposed, among which a recent definition that correlates health and personal satisfaction. Classification systems such as the WHO Family of International Classifications, including the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), are commonly used to define and measure the components of health. Systematic activities to prevent or cure health problems and promote good health in humans are undertaken by health care providers. Applications with regard to animal health are covered by the veterinary sciences. The term "healthy" is also widely used in the context of many types of non-living organizations and their impacts for the benefit of humans, such as in the sense of healthy communities, healthy cities or healthy environments. In addition to health care interventions and a person's surroundings, a number of other factors are known to influence the health status of individuals, including their background, lifestyle, and economic, social conditions, and spirituality; these are referred to as "determinants of health." Studies have shown that high levels of stress can affect human health. • Determinants Social determinants of health and Risk factor Generally, the context in which an individual lives is of great importance for both his health status and quality of their life. It is increasingly recognized that health is maintained and improved not only through the advancement and application of health science, but also through the efforts and intelligent lifestyle choices of the individual and society. According to the World Health Organization, the main determinants of health include the social and economic environment, the physical environment, and the person's individual characteristics and behaviors. More specifically, key factors that have been found to influence whether people are healthy or unhealthy include the following: • Income and social status • Social support networks • Education and literacy • Employment/working conditions • Social environments • Physical environments • Personal health practices and coping skills • Healthy child development • Biology and genetics • Health care services • Gender • Culture An increasing number of studies and reports from different organizations and contexts examine the linkages between health and different factors, including lifestyles, environments, health care organization, and health policy – such as the 1974 Lalonde report from Canada; the Alameda County Study in California; and the series of World Health Reports of the World Health Organization, which focuses on global health issues including access to health care and improving public health outcomes, especially in developing countries. The concept of the "health field," as distinct from medical care, emerged from the Lalonde report from Canada. The report identified three interdependent fields as key determinants of an individual's health. These are: • Lifestyle: the aggregation of personal decisions (i.e., over which the individual has control) that can be said to contribute to, or cause, illness or death; • Environmental: all matters related to health external to the human body and over which the individual has little or no control; • Biomedical: all aspects of health, physical and mental, developed within the human body as influenced by genetic make-up. The maintenance and promotion of health is achieved through different combination of physical, mental, and social well-being, together sometimes referred to as the "health triangle." The WHO's 1986 Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion further stated that health is not just a state, but also "a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities." Focusing more on lifestyle issues and their relationships with functional health, data from the Alameda County Study suggested that people can improve their health via exercise, enough sleep, maintaining a healthy body weight, limiting alcohol use, and avoiding smoking. Health and illness can co-exist, as even people with multiple chronic diseases or terminal illnesses can consider themselves healthy. The environment is often cited as an important factor influencing the health status of individuals. This includes characteristics of the natural environment, the built environment, and the social environment. Factors such as clean water and air, adequate housing, and safe communities and roads all have been found to contribute to good health, especially to the health of infants and children. Some studies have shown that a lack of neighborhood recreational spaces including natural environment leads to lower levels of personal satisfaction and higher levels of obesity, linked to lower overall health and well being. This suggests that the positive health benefits of natural space in urban neighborhoods should be taken into account in public policy and land use. Genetics, or inherited traits from parents, also play a role in determining the health status of individuals and populations. This can encompass both the predisposition to certain diseases and health conditions, as well as the habits and behaviors individuals develop through the lifestyle of their families. For example, genetics may play a role in the manner in which people cope with stress, either mental, emotional or physical. For example, obesity is a very large problem in the United States that contributes to bad mental health and causes stress in a lot of people's lives. (One difficulty is the issue raised by the debate over the relative strengths of genetics and other factors; interactions between genetics and environment may be of particular importance.) Potential issues There are a lot of types of health issues common with many people across the globe. Disease is one of the most common. According to GlobalIssues.org, approximately 36 million people die each year from non-communicable (not contagious) disease including cardiovascular disease cancer, diabetes, and chronic lung disease (Shah, 2014). As for communicable diseases, both viral and bacterial, AIDS/HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria are the most common also causing millions of deaths every year (2014). Another health issue that causes death or contributes to other health problems is malnutrition majorly among children. One of the groups malnutrition affects most is young children. Approximately 7.5 million children under the age of 5 die from malnutrition, and it is usually brought on by not having the money to find or make food (2014). Bodily injuries are also a common health issue worldwide. These injuries, including broken bones, fractures, and burns can reduce a person’s quality of life or can cause fatalities including infections that resulted from the injury or the severity injury in general (Moffett, 2013). Some contributing factors to poor health are lifestyle choices. These include smoking cigarettes, which according to LIVESTRONG.com kills 443,000 people each year (2013). It also can include a poor diet, whether it is overeating or an overly constrictive diet. Inactivity can also contribute to health issues and also a lack of sleep, excessive alcohol consumption, and neglect of oral hygiene (2013). There are also genetic disorders that are inherited by the person and can vary in how much they affect the person and when they surface (2013). The one health issue that is the most unfortunate because the majority of these health issues are preventable is that approximately 1 billion people lack access to health care systems (Shah, 2014). It is easy to say that the most common and harmful health issue is that a lot of people do not have access to quality remedies. Mental health The World Health Organization describes mental health as "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community".Mental Health is not just the absence of mental illness. Mental illness is described as 'the spectrum of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral conditions that interfere with social and emotional well-being and the lives and productivity of people. Having a mental illness can seriously impair, temporarily or permanently, the mental functioning of a person. Other terms include: 'mental health problem', 'illness', 'disorder', 'dysfunction'. (Hungerford et al. 2012). Roughly a quarter of all adults 18 and over in the US suffer from a diagnosable mental illness. Mental illnesses are the leading cause of disability in the US and Canada. Examples include, schizophrenia, ADHD, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and autism. Many teens suffer from mental health issues in response to the pressures of society and social problems they encounter. Some of the key mental health issues seen in teens are: depression, eating disorders, and drug abuse. There are many ways to prevent these health issues from occurring such as communicating well with a teen suffering from mental health issues. Mental health can be treated and be attentive to teens' behavior. Maintaining health Achieving and maintaining health is an ongoing process, shaped by both the evolution of health care knowledge and practices as well as personal strategies and organized interventions for staying healthy. Diet Healthy diet and Human nutrition An important way to maintain your personal health is to have a healthy diet. A healthy diet includes a variety of plant-based and animal-based foods that provide nutrients to your body. Such nutrients give you energy and keep your body running. Nutrients help build and strengthen bones, muscles, and tendons and also regulate body processes (i.e. blood pressure). The food guide pyramid is a pyramid-shaped guide of healthy foods divided into sections. Each section shows the recommended intake for each food group (i.e. Protein, Fat, Carbohydrates, and Sugars). Making healthy food choices is important because it can lower your risk of heart disease, developing some types of cancer, and it will contribute to maintaining a healthy weight. The Mediterranean diet is commonly associated with health-promoting effects due to the fact that it contains some bioactive compounds like phenolic compounds, isoprenoids and alkaloids. Exercise Physical exercise Physical exercise enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It strengthens muscles and improves the cardiovascular system. Sleep Sleep and Sleep deprivation Sleep is an essential component to maintaining health. In children, sleep is also vital for growth and development. Ongoing sleep deprivation has been linked to an increased risk for some chronic health problems. In addition, sleep deprivation has been shown to correlate with both increased susceptibility to illness and slower recovery times from illness. In one study, people with chronic insufficient sleep, set as six hours of sleep a night or less, were found to be four times more likely to catch a cold compared to those who reported sleeping for seven hours or more a night. Due to the role of sleep in regulating metabolism, insufficient sleep may also play a role in weight gain or, conversely, in impeding weight loss. Additionally, in 2007, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, which is the cancer research agency for the World Health Organization, declared that "shiftwork that involves circadian disruption is probably carcinogenic to humans," speaking to the dangers of long-term nighttime work due to its intrusion on sleep. In 2015, the National Sleep Foundation released updated recommendations for sleep duration requirements based on age and concluded that "Individuals who habitually sleep outside the normal range may be exhibiting signs or symptoms of serious health problems or, if done volitionally, may be compromising their health and well-being." Age and condition Sleep Needs Newborns (0–3 months) 14 to 17 hours Infants (4–11 months) 12 to 15 hours Toddlers (1–2 years) 11 to 14 hours Preschoolers (3–5 years) 10 to 13 hours School-age children (6–13 years) 9 to 11 hours Teenagers (14–17 years) 8 to 10 hours Adults (18–64 years) 7 to 9 hours Older Adults (65 years and over) 7 to 8 hours Role of science Health science and Health care Health science is the branch of science focused on health. There are two main approaches to health science: the study and research of the body and health-related issues to understand how humans (and animals) function, and the application of that knowledge to improve health and to prevent and cure diseases and other physical and mental impairments. The science builds on many sub-fields, including biology, biochemistry, physics, epidemiology, pharmacology, medical sociology. Applied health sciences endeavor to better understand and improve human health through applications in areas such as health education, biomedical engineering, biotechnology and public health. Organized interventions to improve health based on the principles and procedures developed through the health sciences are provided by practitioners trained in medicine, nursing, nutrition, pharmacy, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy and other health care professions. Clinical practitioners focus mainly on the health of individuals, while public health practitioners consider the overall health of communities and populations. Workplace wellness programs are increasingly adopted by companies for their value in improving the health and well-being of their employees, as are school health services in order to improve the health and well-being of children. Role of public health Public health Public health has been described as "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals." It is concerned with threats to the overall health of a community based on population health analysis. The population in question can be as small as a handful of people or as large as all the inhabitants of several continents (for instance, in the case of a pandemic). Public health has many sub-fields, but typically includes the interdisciplinary categories of epidemiology, biostatistics and health services. Environmental health, community health, behavioral health, and occupational health are also important areas of public health. The focus of public health interventions is to prevent and manage diseases, injuries and other health conditions through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behavior, communities, and (in aspects relevant to human health) environments. Its aim is to prevent health problems from happening or re-occurring by implementing educational programs, developing policies, administering services and conducting research. In many cases, treating a disease or controlling a pathogen can be vital to preventing it in others, such as during an outbreak. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms to prevent the spread of communicable diseases are examples of common preventive public health measures, as are educational campaigns to promote vaccination and the use of condoms (including overcoming resistance to such). Public health also takes various actions to limit the health disparities between different areas of the country and, in some cases, the continent or world. One issue is the access of individuals and communities to health care in terms of financial, geographical or socio-cultural constraints to accessing and using services. Applications of the public health system include the areas of maternal and child health, health services administration, emergency response, and prevention and control of infectious and chronic diseases. The great positive impact of public health programs is widely acknowledged. Due in part to the policies and actions developed through public health, the 20th century registered a decrease in the mortality rates for infants and children and a continual increase in life expectancy in most parts of the world. For example, it is estimated that life expectancy has increased for Americans by thirty years since 1900, and worldwide by six years since 1990. Self-care strategies Self care Chronic care management, Social relation and Stress management Personal health depends partially on the active, passive, and assisted cues people observe and adopt about their own health. These include personal actions for preventing or minimizing the effects of a disease, usually a chronic condition, through integrative care. They also include personal hygiene practices to prevent infection and illness, such as bathing and washing hands with soap; brushing and flossing teeth; storing, preparing and handling food safely; and many others. The information gleaned from personal observations of daily living – such as about sleep patterns, exercise behavior, nutritional intake and environmental features – may be used to inform personal decisions and actions (e.g., "I feel tired in the morning so I am going to try sleeping on a different pillow"), as well as clinical decisions and treatment plans (e.g., a patient who notices his or her shoes are tighter than usual may be having exacerbation of left-sided heart failure, and may require diuretic medication to reduce fluid overload).[42] Personal health also depends partially on the social structure of a person's life. The maintenance of strong social relationships, volunteering, and other social activities have been linked to positive mental health and also increased longevity. One American study among seniors over age 70, found that frequent volunteering was associated with reduced risk of dying compared with older persons who did not volunteer, regardless of physical health status. Another study from Singapore reported that volunteering retirees had significantly better cognitive performance scores, fewer depressive symptoms, and better mental well-being and life satisfaction than non-volunteering retirees. Prolonged psychological stress may negatively impact health, and has been cited as a factor in cognitive impairment with aging, depressive illness, and expression of disease. Stress management is the application of methods to either reduce stress or increase tolerance to stress.

Relaxation techniques are physical methods used to relieve stress. Psychological methods include cognitive therapy, meditation, and positive thinking, which work by reducing response to stress. Improving relevant skills, such as problem solving and time management skills, reduces uncertainty and builds confidence, which also reduces the reaction to stress-causing situations where those skills are applicable. Occupational health

Occupational safety and health In addition to safety risks, many jobs also present risks of disease, illness and other long-term health problems. Among the most common occupational diseases are various forms of pneumoconiosis, including silicosis and coal worker's pneumoconiosis (black lung disease). Asthma is another respiratory illness that many workers are vulnerable to. Workers may also be vulnerable to skin diseases, including eczema, dermatitis, urticaria, sunburn, and skin cancer. Other occupational diseases of concern include carpal tunnel syndrome and lead poisoning. As the number of service sector jobs has risen in developed countries, more and more jobs have become sedentary, presenting a different array of health problems than those associated with manufacturing and the primary sector. Contemporary problems, such as the growing rate of obesity and issues relating to stress and overwork in many countries, have further complicated the interaction between work and health. Many governments view occupational health as a social challenge and have formed public organizations to ensure the health and safety of workers. Examples of these include the British Health and Safety Executive and in the United States, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which conducts research on occupational health and safety, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which handles regulation and policy relating to worker safety and health.

CHEST CONGESTION

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Chest congestion is an extremely uncomfortable and often painful condition in which the lungs fill up with excess of mucus and other fluids. Chest congestion is often accompanied with cough which is a natural method through which the body attempts to get rid of accumulated phlegm.

Sometimes, if a person has very severe congestion in the chest, the breathing mechanism actually becomes audible. The sound of a person struggling to breathe during chest congestion is much like a crackling noise. The person may have labored breathing, persistent cough and sometimes chest pain too.

Symptoms of Chest Congestion
The symptoms of chest congestion are pretty identifiable. Shortness of breath, labored breathing, coughing, chest pain, dizziness, runny nose, wheezing, discomfort, blood in cough, and loud noises while breathing are all common symptoms of chest congestion. However, sometimes, chest congestion is itself a symptom which is accompanied by several other symptoms. If chest congestion is a resultant of flu, it may be accompanied by fever, chills, body ache and malaise. The symptoms of chest congestion therefore depend to a great extent, on its cause. These symptoms may appear in isolation or sometimes, all of them could also occur together.

Chest Congestion Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet
Causes of Chest Congestion

There are several causes of chest congestion, of which, common cold is the most common. However, chest congestion is often a symptom of a more sinister underlying disease. Chest congestion could be a sign of asthma which is a chronic disease. It could also be caused due to bronchitis. Some of the other disorders associated with chest congestion are the flu, airborne allergies, gastroesophageal reflux, pulmonary edema, croup, heart failure, pneumonia, lung cancer, and cystic fibrosis.

Chest Congestion home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers
Home Remedies for Chest Congestion

Inhaling steam is one of the best remedies for chest congestion. You can use a machine that passes out steam or simply boil a large bowl of water, pour it in a basin and then cover your head and inhale the steam. The heat of the steam will help to loosen up some of the hardened phlegm. This loose phlegm is easier to cough up. You can also gargle with warm water and salt twice or thrice a day. That too will help loosen up the phlegm.

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Diet for Chest Congestion

Chest congestion is usually a sign of a weak immune system. To improve your immune system and get rid of the congestion, consume a balanced diet. A diet rich in vitamin C and E can help boost up your immune system and take care of the congestion. With that, you can also drink herbal tea twice or thrice a day. Herbal teas also have many nutrients and help make your defense system stronger. A lot of citrus fruits like oranges, lime, grapefruit, and pineapple can be consumed to ensure that your immune system stays healthy and you are not affected by common cold.

Other Suggestions for Chest Congestion

There are several alternate remedies to cure chest congestion. Pranayama in yoga can help you improve breathing and expand your lung capacity. It can also help you improve immunity. Aromatherapy is another great way to deal with chest congestions. Oils like that of eucalyptus, clary sage, pine and rosemary can be topically applied on the chest to help relieve congestion. A tea brewed with a few drops of chamomile can also help relieve congestion in the chest.

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BODY ODOR

2010-07-14T10:52:00.001-07:00

Symptoms of Body odor

Body odor symptoms
Being nervous or anxious could be a symptom of body odor. Heavy sweating due to strenuous physical exercise should tell you that you are going to smell badly. You may feel the unpleasant odor yourself.

Body odor may be due to serious illness. Body odor may be due to kidney disease, fungal infections liver disease and so on If you take some strong medicines then the smell of those medicines may be present in your body odor. Diabetic patients may smell of acetone because of insulin that they take. If you drink alcohol, smoke cigarette or cigar you will have an unpleasant body odor. Body odor may also be due to zinc deficiency, cavities, toxins and so on. It is often related with sweating of the body, but the unpleasant odor is mainly due to bacteria present in the sweat. The major non-food reason for body odor due to sweating is the sweat glands under the arms and in the groin area. Poor hygiene is the most common reason for body odor.

Remedies for Body odor
Body odor home remedies and natural cures.
Remedies for Sweat

Use antibacterial soap or deodorant soap to combat body odor due to sweating. Wear cotton clothes during summer so that the sweat is soaked up. Instead of using deodorant, wipe your sweat producing areas like armpit using white vinegar or alcohol. Avoid using antiperspirant because they clog sweat glands, use alum instead. Apply some baking soda on arm pit, it will absorb sweat and kill bacteria.
Other Remedies

If your body odor is caused due to any medicine that you are on, then you need to talk to your doctor. Soak yourself for 15 minutes in bath water with couple of cups of tomato juice in it. Use baby powder to keep areas of heavy perspiration dry. Apple cider vinegar can be used to combat under arm odor.

Diet for Body odor
Body odor : Home Remedies suggested by users
Diet to avoid

There is a direct relation between what a person eats and his body odor. Avoid refined sugar, white flour, hydrogenated oils and other processed foods. Avoid red meat because it releases many toxins into the blood stream. Avoid foods that lack fiber. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, cumin and garlic.
Eat Healthy Food

Eat a healthy diet which contains whole grains, lots of leafy vegetables, sprouts, fresh fruits, soy products, raw nuts and so on.

Suggestion for Body Odor

Never repeat unwashed clothes, especially undergarments during summer, it will aggravate the odor. Wax your armpits regularly. People who wear shoes for long time complain of foot odor. It is caused by rapid bacteria growth due to excess sweating of feet. To avoid foot odor wear cotton socks, never use socks repeatedly. Wash your feet properly. If possible wear open foot wear like leather sandals. All the above mentioned remedies for body odor can be used for preventing foot odor

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CHICKEN POX

2010-07-14T10:47:00.001-07:00

Chicken Pox Symptoms
Low grade fever, a mild headache and weakness
Chicken pox usually begins with a low grade fever, a mild headache and a feeling of weakness.
Rash appears on the upper chest or back
A rash appears on the skin on the first day of the disease. This is in the form of tiny red spots on the skin, mostly on the upper back or chest. In more severe cases, a rash may appear on the face and lower extremities. The papules turn into blisters and finally become pustules and form scabs, which fall off. They come in successive crops, so that while some are drying, others are beginning to form. The skin clears after a few days and the child feels well again. The duration of this disease ranges from ten to twenty-one days but is usually between fourteen and seventeen days.

Causes of Chicken Pox
Chicken Pox Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet
Virus

Chicken pox is caused by a virus.
serious condition such as Shingles or herpes zoster

Many researchers believe that the disease is closely related to a much more serious condition known as shingles or herpes zoster that affects adults.
Persistent wrong feeding of children

The basic cause of the disease, as in most cases of childhood fevers, is however, persistent wrong feeding of children, which results in diminished defence mechanisms of the body.

Home Remedies for Chicken Pox
Chicken Pox home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers
Chicken Pox treatment using Brown Vinegar

The use of brown vinegar is one of the most important among the several home remedies found beneficial in the treatment of chicken pox. Half a cup of this vinegar should be added to a bath of warm water. This will relieve the irritation of the skin.
Chicken Pox treatment using Oatmeal

A bath of oatmeal is considered a natural remedy for relieving the itch due to chicken pox. This bath is prepared by cooking two cups of oatmeal in two liters of water for fifteen minutes. This mixture is then put into a cloth bag, preferably cotton, and a string is tied tightly around the top. This bag is allowed to float in a tub of warm water, and swished around until the water becomes turbid. Precaution should be taken to ensure that the bag is not torn. The child with chicken pox can splash and play in the water, making sure that water goes over all the scalds, while the pouch of oatmeal can remain in the tub .
Chicken Pox treatment using Pea Water

Green pea water is another effective remedy for relieving irritation of the skin. The water in which fresh peas have been cooked can be used for this purpose.
Chicken Pox treatment using Baking Soda

Baking soda is a popular remedy to control the itching in chicken pox. Some baking soda should be put in a glass of water. The child should be sponged with this water, so that the soda dries on the skin. This will keep the child away from scratching the eruptions.
Chicken Pox treatment using Vitamin E Oil

The use of vitamin E oil is valuable in chicken pox. This oil should be rubbed on the skin. It will have a healing effect. The marks left by chicken pox will fade away by this application.
Chicken Pox treatment using Honey

The use of honey as an external application has also proved valuable in chicken pox. The skin should be smeared with honey. It will help in the healing of the disease within three days.
Chicken Pox treatment using Carrot and Coriander

A soup prepared from carrots and coriander has been found beneficial in the treatment of chicken pox. About 100 gm of carrots and 60 gm of fresh coriander should be cut into small pieces and boiled for a while. The residue should be discarded. This soup should be taken once a day
Chicken Pox treatment using Herbal Tea

A mild sedative herbal tea can also prove beneficial in the treatment of chicken pox. This tea can be prepared from any of the herbs like chamomile (babunah), basil (holy basil), marigold (zergul) and lemon balm (billilotan). A little cinnamon (cinnamon), honey, and lemon may be added to this tea. 1t should be sipped slowly several times a day.

Dietaries for Chicken Pox
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Raw fruit and vegetable juices and lemon juice

To begin with, the patient should be put on a juice diet for a few days. He should be given plenty of raw fruit and vegetable juices. Lemon juice is considered to be especially beneficial.
All-fruit diet and well-balanced diet

As the condition improves, the patient can be placed on an all-fruit diet for the next few days. Thereafter, he may be allowed to gradually adopt a well-balanced diet, with emphasis on fresh fruits and raw vegetables.

Other Chicken Pox treatments
Warm-water enema

A small warm-water enema should be administered daily during the initial juice fast to cleanse the bowels.
Well-ventilated room is a must

The patient should be kept in a well-ventilated room. As light has a detrimental effect upon the eyes during an attack of chicken pox because of the weakened condition of the external eye tissues, the patient should shade his eyes from the direct light or the room should have subdued light.
Mud pack application on abdomen

Application of mud packs on the abdomen twice a day, in the morning and evening, and repeated applications of chest packs will be beneficial.
Lukewarm water baths with neem included in it

Lukewarm water baths can be given every day to relieve itching. For better results, margosa leaves can be added to this water. The nails of the child should be kept clipped to prevent him from scratching, otherwise, germs on the skin may be scratched into the blisters, causing more severe infection.

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CATARACT AND IT,S REMEDIES

2010-07-14T10:44:00.000-07:00

Cataract Symptoms
Blurred vision and thereafter double vision
The first sign of cataract is blurred vision. The patient finds it difficult to see things in focus. As the disease progresses, the patient may get double vision or spots, or both. At first, vision in twilight may be better than in full daylight since light is admitted round the more widely-dilated pupil in the dark. In the advanced stage, objects and persons may appear as mere blobs of light, and there is a greyish-white discoloration in the pupil.

Causes of Cataract
Cataract Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet
Deterioration in the nutrition of the lens

There are three factors which contribute to the loss of transparency of the lens. These are deterioration in the nutrition of the lens which diminishes the vitality and resistance of the delicate lens fibres; deposits of acids and salts between the lens fibres which have an irritating effect on the lens tissues and exert an increasing pressure on its delicate fibres, gradually destroying them; and disintegration of lens fibres which cloud the entire lens in the absence of appropriate measures.
Poisons in the blood stream, faulty style of living

As in the case of most diseases, poisons in the blood stream due to dietetic errors and a faulty style of living, are the real cause of cataract. The toxic matter in the blood stream spreads throughout the body to find shelter in any available weak spot. It strikes the lens if it has become weak through strain, excessive use of the eyes, and local irritation. The condition becomes worse with the passage of time and then a cataract starts developing.
Stress and strain, alcoholic drinks, certain physical ailments

Other causes of cataract are stress and strain; excessive intake of alcoholic drinks, sugar, and salt; smoking; certain physical ailments such as gastro-intestinal or gall-bladder disturbances; diabetes; vitamin deficiencies; fatty acid intolerance; ageing; radiation; side-effects of drugs that have been prescribed for other diseases.

Home Remedies for Cataract
Cataract home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers
Cataract treatment using Carrot

The use of carrots is considered beneficial in the treatment of cataract. The patient should take plenty of raw carrots daily. As an alternative, he may drink two glasses of fresh carrot juice, one each in the morning and evening.
Cataract treatment using Garlic

The use of garlic is another effective home remedy for cataract. Two or three cloves should be eaten raw daily. They should be chewed slowly. Garlic helps to clean the crystalline lens of the eye.
Cataract treatment using Pumpkin

The flowers of pumpkin are valuable in cataract. The juice of these flowers should be extracted and applied externally on the eyelids twice daily. It will stop further clouding of the crystalline lens of the eye.
Cataract treatment using Aniseed

Aniseed is considered a useful remedy for cataract. An equal quantity of aniseed and coriander powder should be mixed with one teaspoon of brown sugar, and the mixture should be taken in doses of 12 gm in the morning and evening.
Cataract treatment using Honey

The use of unprocessed pure honey is another effective remedy for cataract. A few drops of this honey should be put in the eyes. This is an ancient Egyptian remedy which has benefitted many patients.
Cataract treatment using Almonds

Almonds are valuable in cataract. Seven kernels should be ground finely with half a gram of pepper (black pepper) in half a cup of water, and drunk after sweetening the mixture with a teaspoon of sugar candy. It helps the eyes to regain their vigour.
Cataract treatment using Nutrients

Certain nutrients have also been found useful in cataract. Experiments have shown that animals develop cataract if deprived of pantothenic acid and amino acids, and tryptophane and vitamin B6 needed for tryptophane assimilation. The diet of the cataract patient should, therefore, be high in vitamins B2 and B6, as well as the entire B complex group, pantothenic acid, vitamins C, D, E and other nutrients.

Cataract diet
Cataract : Home Remedies suggested by users
Orange juice and water, thereafter a restricted diet

A thorough cleansing of the body is essential. To start with, it will be advisable to undertake a fast of orange juice and water for three days. After this initial fast, a diet of a very restricted nature should be followed for two weeks. Breakfast may consist of seasonal juicy fruits. Raw vegetable salads with olive oil and lemon juice dressing, and soaked raisins, figs, or dates should be taken during lunch. Evening meals should consist of steamed vegetables and a few nuts. Potatoes should be avoided.
Well-balanced diet consisting of seeds, nuts etc

After two weeks of this diet, the cataract patient may gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits. The emphasis should be on fresh juicy fruits and raw vegetables. The juice fast followed by the restricted diet should be repeated at an interval of three months.
Avoid white bread, alcoholic beverages etc

The patient should avoid white bread, sugar, cream, refined cereals, rice, boiled potatoes, puddings and pies, strong tea or coffee, alcoholic beverages, condiments, pickles, and sauces.

Other Cataract treatments
Warm-water enema

A warm-water enema should be given daily during the juice fast.
Epsom salts bath

An Epsom salts bath is beneficial and should be taken twice a week. The patient should remain in the bath from twenty-five to thirty-five minutes till he perspires freely. After the bath, he should cool off gradually. Eyes should he closed and bathed externally, at least, twice daily with hot water containing Epsom salts.
Do eye exercises

Eye exercises aimed at relaxing and strengthening of the eyes are also valuable in cataract.