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Make your own Ovi Trap to fight Dengue Carrying Mosquitoes

2011-09-14T00:29:00.000-07:00

Make your own Ovi Trap at Home

What do we need?

1 piece of a 2 liter soda bottle
1 piece of a black paper
Tape/or glue
Scissor/knife for cutting
200 ml Hot Water
50 grams brown sugar
Yeast

Procedure:

1. Cut the top of the bottle as shown (Don't throw the upper part of the bottle you need that later on)

2. Put 200 ml hot water in the bottle, add 50 grams brown sugar stir and let it cool down.

3. After the water cooled down, put the mixture of water and sugar in the bottle then add some yeast. ( yeast ferments and creates carbon dioxide that attracts mosquitoes)

4. put the top part of the bottle upside down

5. Wrap black paper around the bottle

6. Place the trap is at some dark corner

7. Done!

Important Reminder! :

Check your Ovi Trap from time to time to monitor if it still working or the solution is still enough and attracts mosquitoes. If there's noticeable amount of dead mosquitoes, try to clean the trap by pouring hot water and disposing the content properly. Replace the solution if necessary.

Home Remedy for Dengue

2010-09-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a type of syndrome that caused by viruses transmitted from mosquitoes. Dengue is prevalent in tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. Dengue is also called Thai, Philippine or Southeast Asian hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. Outbreaks of Dengue have occurred in the Caribbean, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Central America. Some reported cases are contracted during travels imported by tourists returning from areas with known dengue outbreaks, like Tahiti, the South Pacific, Southeast Asia, West Indies, India, and the Middle East.

Causes

It is acquired if bitten by striped Aedes aegypti mosquito that has previously bitten an infected person. With just one bite of the Aedes mosquitos can inflict the disease.

The virus is not contagious and mode of transfer frompersontoperson is thru person-to-mosquito-to-another-person cycle.

Symptoms

* Cough

* Nausea

* Vomiting

* Headache

* Sore throat

* Abdominal pain

* Continuous fever

Shock usually occurs two up to six days after the start of symptoms with sudden collapse, cool, clammy extremities, weak pulse, and blueness around the mouth.

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Home Remedy for Pimples

2010-07-05T07:16:00.000-07:00

Acne is the most common skin disease. It is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones and other substances on the skin’s oil glands (sebaceous glands) and hair follicles. Nearly 17 million people in the United States are affected with acne.

Acne is not a serious health threat but severe cases of ruptured pimples can cause scars. Most common sites of acne are on the face, neck, chests, back, and shoulders.

During puberties, it may take the form of a comedo, an enlarged hair follicle. Whiteheads (which stays under the surface of the skin), or Blackheads (which rise to the skin’s surface and look black) are the two forms of comedo.

Acnes may cause slight swelling of the skin, also known as pimples.

Types of pimples are:

Papules - which are small, pink bumps
Pustules - which are red lesions filled with pus
Nodules - large, painful lesions in the skin
Cysts - deep, painful lesions that can cause scars

Natural Treatments

Oatmeal:

Cook oatmeal and apply it as face paste. Leave it for fifteen minutes, and then wash with cold running water.

Rosemary:

Add rosemary water in your warm bath. It will help reduce the appearance acne.

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Home Remedy for Bee Sting

2010-03-15T07:31:00.000-07:00

Bee sting simply refers to manifestation or reaction of pain from bee attack. The Bee sting may caused by bee, wasp, sawfly, or yellowjacket. It has no major threat for most people.

The most aggressive stinging insects are wasps like bald-faced hornets but not all hornets’ attacks people thru stings. The European hornet is gentle and has no recorded attack to human. Insects’ stings only if they are threatened, they are aggressively defending their nests.

Some people, however, who are especially sensitive to some chemical reaction from bee stings, may develop a life-threatening allergic reaction.

Causes

Sting may come from a wasp, bumblebee, hornets etc. Degree of pain that can be felt depends on the amount of venom injected on the skin from the bee stinger.

The stinger’s injects apitoxin into the victim; it is accompanied by the release of alarm pheromones. Attack can be accelerated due to release of alarm pheromones if the bee is fatally injured. If the release of the pheromones is near a hive or swarm it may attract other bees to the location, and may result to swarm attack. Alarm pheromones do not wash off quickly, and if their target enters water, bees will resume their attack as soon as the target leaves the water.

Symptoms

A stinger can be visible after the stinging attack; it is characterized by a needle like structure that punctured deep in the skin, which responsible for the pain felt by the stung person.

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Home Remedy for Ulcerative Colitis

2010-02-03T23:30:00.000-08:00

Ulcerative colitis refers to as inflammation originated in the colon. Long period of irritations at the wall of the colon results into this condition. Ulcers eventually formed in the colon lining due to inflammations. Generally, younger people usually below 30’s tend to contact this disease than that of older people.

Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis

Fever
Nausea
Anemia
Weakness
Bloating
Insomnia
Diarrhea
Malnourished
Constipation
Appetite loss
Frequent bowel
Abdominal cramps
Bloody mucus in the stools

Causes of Ulcerative Colitis

Chronic constipation
Consumptions of purgatives
Food Allergies

Natural Treatment / Home Remedies for Ulcerative Colitis

Banana:

Consume at least two bananas a day

Drumstick:

Mix one teaspoon of fresh leaf juice and one teaspoon of honey, consume twice daily

Buttermilk:

Drink at least 1 glass of buttermilk a day

Coconut water:

Drink at least 3 glasses coconut water. It helps in soothing the soft mucus of the colon.

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Home Remedy for LBM

2009-12-03T00:02:00.000-08:00

Loose Bowel movement is another term for Diarrhea, it is a gastrointestinal condition wherein there is an increase in frequency of bowel movements and excessive defecation of loose, watery stools. Medical research indicates that precise description of diarrhea is an increase in stool weight rather than hyperdefecation and incontinence alone. It is a debilitating condition that can affect a person’s work and social lifestyle.

Symptoms of LBM

The person with diarrhea has watery or loose stool more than three times a day. Cramping and pain is felt in the abdominal area when feeling the urge to defecate. The skin around the perianal area is irritated. There is also the inability to control defecation (fecal incontinence).

Causes of LBM

Diarrhea is classified into:acute and chronic condition.

It can be due to:

Bacterial or viral infections
Dietary changes
Digestion disorders
Hormone imbalances
Skin inflammations

Certain intestinal infections, such as:

cholera
dysentery
food poisoning
parasitic infestations
typhoid fever
chemical irritations
vitamin deficiency

Home Remedies /Treatment for LBM

Buttermilk:
Buttermilk is the residue from curd after the fat has removed by churning. It may be taken with a pinch of salt 3 or 4 times a day. Its acidity helps fight bacterial infection.

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Home remedy for Vaginismus

2009-11-30T00:26:00.000-08:00

Vaginismus is considered a disorder of sexual dysfunction. It denotes an involuntary spasm or tightness of muscles that surrounding the vagina. This action or spasms closes the vagina. And make it impossible to penetrate during sexual intercourse, thus making the act very difficult or impossible and traumatic experience for the women that experiencing Vaginismus.

Vaginismus is a condition where there is involuntary tightness of the vagina during attempted intercourse. The tightness is actually caused by involuntary contractions of the pelvic floor muscles surrounding the vagina. The woman does not directly control or 'will' the tightness to occur; it is an involuntary pelvic response. She may not even have any awareness that the muscle response is causing the tightness or penetration problem.

Types of Vaginismus

Primary - has never been able to have pain-free intercourse due to this muscle spasm

Secondary – acquired later in life, due to childbirth, medical condition etc.

Vaginismus is involuntary or Unintentional

Vaginismus is not triggered, controlled or intentional by women. It occurs involuntarily without their intentional control and without any awareness on their part.

Causes

Non-physical Causes

Fears
Partner
Anxiety or stress
Traumatic events
Childhood experiences

Physical Causes

Abuse
Childbirth
Medications
Pelvic trauma
Medical conditions.
Age-related changes
Temporary discomfort

Symptoms

Burning or stinging with tightness during sex
Difficult or impossible penetration, entry pain, uncomfortable insertion of penis
Unconsummated marriage
Ongoing sexual discomfort or pain following childbirth, yeast/urinary infections, STDs, IC, hysterectomy, cancer and surgeries, rape, menopause, or other issues
Ongoing sexual pain of unknown origin, with no apparent cause
Difficulty inserting tampons or undergoing a pelvic/gynecological exam
Spasms in other body muscle groups (legs, lower back, etc.) and/or halted breathing during attempts at intercourse

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Home Remedy for Enteric Fever

2009-09-05T00:31:00.000-07:00

Enteric Fever, or bilious feveris also known as typhoid is characterized by infection from the bacteria called Salmonella typhi. Although this kind of illness is common worldwide, it is rare in developed or industrialized countries.

Symptoms of Enteric Fever

symptoms usually include:

* High fever
* Headache
* Abdominal pain
* Diarrhea
* Weakness

Causes of Enteric Fever

Samonella typhi Infection that can acquire from improperly prepared food, contaminated water, or by contact with a carrier person.

paratyphoid fever, causes similar problems, but in a milder form.

Natural Remedies / Treatment for Enteric Fever

Water:
Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

ORS Solution (Oral Rehydration Salt):
an OTC Drug; Follow the instruction on label help to replenish the bodies’ ions

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Home Remedy for Otitis Externa

2009-08-17T10:34:00.000-07:00

Otitis externa is an infection of the external ear characterized by an inflammation of the ear canal. It occurs mainly due to overexposure in water or any fluid. When the skin has prolonged contact with moisture, mostly from contaminated water, the skin softens and the natural barrier breaks down, enabling bacteria and fungi to easily penetrate inside the ear.

Symptoms of Otitis Externa

There are various conditions that can surface when an individual is infected with otitis externa. Most of them include a sudden or sharp pain in the ear, itchiness, reduce hearing ability, appearance of yellowish discharge from the ear, hypersensivity to ear movement, and swollen ears or lymph nodes on the neck. The skin is also sore and scaly.

Causes of Otitis Externa

Most well known cause of otitis externa is bathing or swimming in contaminated water or overexposure to moist environment allows the bacteria and fungi to penetrate the ear canal and cause infection. On the other hand, smaller ear openings can cause water retention and will ultimately lead to ear infection.

Certain habits can make a person develop otitis externa. For instance, improper usage of hair sprays, hair dyes, or shampoos may allow the chemical irritants from its ingredients to enter the ear canal and cause irritation. Similarly, cleaning the ears using cotton buds, fingernails, or any sharp objects may tear the soft tissues in the interior of ear canal. This leads to the infection of the ear.

Certain infections can also contribute to developing swimmer’s ear. These are infection of the middle ear, which can further infect the ear canal; folliculitis or infected hair follicle within the ear canal; and diabetes, which can raise the alkalinity of the earwax, therefore leaving the ear vulnerable to bacterial invasion.

Children who suffer from eczema and seborrhea are at greater risk of getting infected with swimmer’s ear. While adults, adolescents, and schoolchildren, are more prone to contracting swimmer’s ear than toddlers.

Home Remedies / Treatment for Otitis Externa

Vinegar: For mild cases, place a few drops of vinegar of both ears. Leave for 5 minutes. Turn the ear down to spill down the liquid. Repeat treatment twice a day for 3 days. Vinegar contains acetic acid that prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi.

Apple cider vinegar: Dilute equal parts of apple cider vinegar with water or alcohol. Place 3-4 drops of this mixture when water clogs the ears, especially after swimming or showering. This will prevent any future infection.

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Home Remedy for Onychomycosis

2009-07-25T00:58:00.000-07:00

Onychomycosis, is a contagious fungal infection that is caused by a group of dermatophyte fungus. This certain type of fungus feeds on the keratin substance that makes up the surface of the toenail and causes the discoloration and disfiguration of each nail. It occurs on both fingernails and toenails although the big and small toe finger are more likely to be affected.

Symptoms of Onychomycosis

Toenails that are infected will get a yellowish or brownish color. It will grow thicker than normal making it painful to wear shoes. The nail will be brittle and will leave a foul smell. Spots are commonly seen at the downside of the infected nails.

Causes of Onychomycosis

Prolonged contact with damp areas such as swimming pools, public gyms or shower stalls, and wearing tight-fitting shoes or hosiery, are the factors that contributes to toenail infection. The fungus may also spread from one toenail to another, or to other parts of the body.

Abnormal pH level of the skin, weak immune system, and not drying off the feet after bathing or exercise are other known causes of toenail infection.

Home Remedies / Natural Treatment for Onychomycosis

Tea tree oil: Mix tea tree oil with olive oil. Apply on the infected toenail. Alternately, rub a few drops of tea tree oil on the infected nail thoroughly. Repeat treatment daily for more effective results. Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic and fungicide.

Listerine: Place toes in a basin filled with diluted Listerine mouthwash. It is a powerful antiseptic that will leave your toenails clean and healthy.

Apple cider vinegar: Mix equal parts of warm water and apple cider vinegar in a flat basin. Soak feet in the solution for 15-20 minutes. Dry nails thoroughly using a blow dyer on warm setting. This will absorb all the moisture all round the toes.

Lavender oil: Put equal drops of tea tree and lavender oil on a cotton gauze or swab. Dab cotton gauze all around the infected nail. Do this 2-3 times a day. Tea tree oil has natural antibiotic properties and lavender oil will prevent skin irritation and fight infection.

Oregano: Mix 2 drops of oregano oil with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Apply mixture on the infected area everyday for 3 weeks only. Oregano oil is an all-around analgesic, antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-parasitical, antiviral, and anti-fungal agent.

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Home Remedy for Struma

2009-07-24T09:55:00.000-07:00

Struma, also popularly known as Goiter is a non-cancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland. It is often seen as a swelling in the neck.

The 3 types of Struma are:

* Hyperthyroid
* Euthyroid
* Hypothyroid

Symptoms of Struma

Initial symptoms for Struma include gradual emotional distress, followed by depression, irritability and loss of concentration.

The swelling of the thyroid gland has nothing to do with the severity of this illness.

Causes of Struma

Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of Struma. When the thyroid gland failed to make a synthesis of triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) hormones due to lack of iodine, the pituitary gland produces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which acts as a substitute for iodine, it enlarges the thyroid gland in return.

Excessive consumption of raw or denatured foods will increase the risk of getting Struma.

Home Remedies / Treatment for Struma

Iodine: Take liberal amount of iodine in its organic form. It can be found on carrots, citrus fruits, egg yolks, garlic, guava, lettuce, onion, pineapple, seafoods, strawberry, tomatoes, watercress and whole grain rice.

Watercress: Make a paste out of watercress and apply it on the swelled part regularly.

Swamp cabbage: Mix 1 teaspoon of swamp cabbage juice with almond tea. Give it once or twice daily. It is an effective treatment of expothalmic Struma and myxodema, a condition that results in thyroid hormone deficiency.

Kachnar: Take 30 ml of kachnar bark decoction twice a day on an empty stomach.

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Home Remedy for Hyperpigmentation

2009-06-27T00:22:00.000-07:00

Hyperpimentation is caused by rapid production on Melanin in the skin. Melanin is a skin pigment that determines the color of the hair and skin. Fair-skinned people have less amount of melanin than dark-skinned people. Increased amount of this substance in a certain area will result to dark, uneven patches of skin in the body.

Symptoms of Hyperpigmentation

Patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. These small, darkened patches, also called age or “liver” spots, are usually found on the hands and face or other areas frequently exposed to the sun.

Pregnancy and skin diseases such acne may also create larger patches of dark skin.

Causes of Hyperpigmentation

Various factors affects the Hyperpigmentation of the skin:

Geography also plays an important role in getting darker skin. Those who live on regions with more exposure to sunlight acquires darker skin than those who live in the northern regions.

Overexposure to ultraviolet rays present in sunlight will cause the skin to tan itself. It’s a natural mechanism wherein the dark skin produces more melanin to shield and protect itself from the harmful rays of the sun.

Hyperpigmentation is caused by an increase in melanin. Pregnancy or Addison’s disease (decreased function of the adrenal gland), may cause a greater production of melanin and hyperpigmentation. It can also be caused by various drugs, including some antibiotics, anti-arrhythmics, and anti-malarial medication.

Skin diseases such as acne and Lichen Simplex Chronicus causes severe itching that leave the skin thick, dark and patchy.

Home Remedies / Natural Treatment for Hyperpigmentation

Here are some of easy-to-do whitening packs that you can do at home to help lighten your skin tone:

1.Mix 1 tsp of milk powder, 1 tsp of honey, 1 tsp of lemon juice, and ½ tsp of almond oil. Apply on face and rinse the remaining residue after 10-15 minutes. This will lighten tanned skin and will make skin glow.
2.Mix oatmeal, curd and tomato juice. Apply on the face for 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water.
Potato: Slice raw potato and place it on the blemished part to remove facial marks.

Lime: Mix lime juice with turmeric powder and apply it on the skin. Lime juice is a natural bleaching agent.

Orange: Mix dried orange peels with curd. Rinse with cold water after 15 minutes. It will help reduce the appearance of blemishes and scars.

Orange: Soak 4 almonds overnight. Grind into a fine paste using milk. Apply on face and neck and leave it overnight. Wash with cold water in the morning. Do this daily for 15 days, then twice a week.

Gram: Mix 1 tablespoon of gram flour, 2 teaspoon of fresh milk, and 2-3 drops of lime juice. Apply mixture on the skin and leave it for 15 minutes. Rinse well. Do it for 4 weeks and follow up with once a week.

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Home Remedy for Xerosis

2009-06-19T09:16:00.000-07:00

Xerosis is kind of skin condition is usually not serious it can be uncomfortable and unsightly. The process of drying the skin is turning healthy cells into shriveled cells thus creating wrinkles. The more serious type of Xerosis conditions associated with genetics in origin is called ichthyosis.

Causes of Xerosis

* Excessive bathing
* long-term use of air conditioning or central heating
* exposure to hot or cold weather with low humidity levels

Symptoms of Xerosis

* Redness
* Rough Skin
* Skin tightness
* Itching (pruritus)
* Fine lines or cracks
* Flaking, scaling or peeling
* shrunken or dehydrated skin
* Deep fissures that may bleed

Treatment / Home Remedies for Xerosis

Severe or chronic Xerosis problems may require a dermatologist’s attention for it may cause by some underlying illness.

Moisturizers:
One of the tested home remedy for Xerosis is readily available in form of lotion and moisturizers, apply in Xerosis areas at least twice daily. It provides a seal to the skin to keep water from escaping.

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Home Remedy for Ear Pain

2009-06-09T19:46:00.000-07:00

Ear pain depends on where the pain originated. Causes may either due to traumas and/or ear infection

Three sections of human ears:

* Outer
* Middle
* Inner ear

Two types of Ear Pain

* Otitis media - inflammation of the middle ear that is common on children
* Otitis externa - infection of the outer ear and is common during winter season

Symptoms of Ear Pain

Symptoms for otitis media include catching fever or a minor illness, dizziness, fluid or pus discharge, hearing problems, itchiness, painful sensation and vomiting.

For otitis externa, there is itchiness in the infected ear, inflammation accompanied by fluid discharges, severe pain even by the slightest movement of the jaw or ear lobes, slight fever, and temporary decline in hearing.

Causes of Ear Pain

Otitis media is primarily caused by a blockage of the eustachian tubes, an air passageway that is found in the middle of your middle ear and throat. It can be due to cold, allergies or other respiratory problems. This blockage allows entry to bacteria to build up in the middle ear and cause infection. Ear drums may swell if infected by a virus. Although infant and children are the main targets, it can also affect adults.

Otitis externa is the inflammation of the outer ear and the ear canal. It can be caused by none, or both bacterial and fungal infections. It is often called the “swimmer’s ear” primarily because the condition is most prevalent to swimmers and those who have prolonged exposure to water. Swimming in contaminated water will trigger this condition as there are chances bacteria can infect the skin, especially if there are ear impairments.

Nutritional deficiency, allergy and other infections are also some factors that may cause ear infections.

Home Remedies / Treatment for Ear Pain

Garlic:
Put few drops of garlic juice into the infected ear.

Blow dry:
This is to remove excess water trapped in the Eustachian tube, use a blow dryer from about 12 to 15 inches from your head.

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Free Antivirus

2009-06-09T17:42:00.000-07:00

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ClamWin is a Free Antivirus program for Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 and Vista.
ClamWin Free Antivirus comes with an easy installer and open source code. You may download and use it absolutely free of charge. It features:

* High detection rates for viruses and spyware;
* Scanning Scheduler;
* Automatic downloads of regularly updated Virus Database.
* Standalone virus scanner and right-click menu integration to Microsoft Windows Explorer;
* Addin to Microsoft Outlook to remove virus-infected attachments automatically.

The latest version of Clamwin Free Antivirus is 0.95.1
Please note that ClamWin Free Antivirus does not include an on-access real-time scanner. You need to manually scan a file in order to detect a virus or spyware.

Their website:
http://www.clamwin.com

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Home Remedy for Nail Splitting

2009-05-20T11:06:00.000-07:00

Nail splitting is a condition that causes mostly horizontal splits in the nail plate. Longitudinal splitting is called onychorrhexis – or ridging of the nail plate. The two almost similar conditions are called collectively as “brittle nail syndrome.”

This kind of disease is common to those who work as house cleaners, janitor/janitress, nurses, and hairdressers

Causes of Nail Splitting

Frequent wetting and drying of the hands
veruse of cosmetics for Nails
Exposure to chemicals
Accidents and traumas
oral medications made from vitamin A
Medical condition (e.g. including gland diseases, tuberculosis, Jorgen syndrome)

Symptoms of Nail Splitting

Pain in the nail bed
Appearance of single or numerous nail splitting
Loosening of nails in the growing area

Treatment for Nail Splitting

Lanolin Cream:
Apply topically in the nail plate at least 3 times a day

Petroleum Jelly:
Apply in affected area, also moisturizes the surrounding skin

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Vaccination against Viruses

2009-05-14T07:23:00.000-07:00

Vaccination against Viruses

Ideally, antiviral drugs are administered into a persons’ body in the form of vaccine especially during the childhood years. However, some vaccine can administer to adults if it’s needed.

Vaccines are inactivated or dead microorganisms/organisms or purified products derived from them.

There are several types of vaccines for different strategies used to reduce risk of illness and retaining its ability to induce a beneficial response to immune system.

Vaccines may be monovalent or multivalent

Monovalent vaccine - immunization against a single antigen or single microorganism
multivalent vaccine - immunization against two or more microorganisms

Type of Vaccines

Toxoids Vaccines – contains inactivated toxic compounds

Example vaccines are against:

Tetanus
Diphtheria

Killed Vaccines- contains killed microorganism

Example vaccines are against:

Flu
Polio
Cholera
Hepatitis A
Bubonic plague

Subunit Vaccines – contains proteins or “whole agent”

Example vaccines are against:

Hepatitis B
human papillomavirus (HPV)

Conjugate Vaccine- contains polysaccharide

Example vaccines against:

Haemophilus influenzae type B

Attenuated Vaccines - contains live attenuated virus microorganisms

Example vaccines are against:

Measles
Rubella
Mumps
Yellow fever

Experimental Vaccines – vaccines that are innovative and now in development

Example vaccines are:

T-Cell Receptor
DNA

Home Remedy for Pins and Needles

2009-05-07T22:12:00.000-07:00

“Pins and Needles”is caused by too much pressure apply on a nerve temporarily. Some of the common causes is when a person sit on one position for a period of time and when intend to switch position “Pins and Needles”occurs. Also occurs in arms, hands, feet and/or other parts of the body.

Although “Pins and Needles”is not desirable to feel, it is not a serious condition, usually the normal feeling of the affected part will return within a couple of minutes. When the feeling of numbness and tingling continue, chances are you might have a pinched nerve.

Symptoms of “Pins and Needles”

* Numbness
* Weakness
* Pricking
* Burning
* Itching
* Tingling sensation
* Slight pain in the muscle or nerve

Causes of “Pins and Needles”

* Inactivity
* Sitting in bad position
* Traumatic nerve damage
* Nerve entrapment
* Nerve compression
* Stroke
* Migraine
* Alcoholism
* Multiple sclerosis
* Dehydration
* Reduced blood supply to the affected areas

Home Remedies / Natural Treatment for “Pins and Needles”

Simple repositioning of the affected limbs or part of the body will lead to normal feeling of the “Pins and Needles” affected part.

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Home Remedy for Swine Flu

2009-04-28T00:02:00.000-07:00

With the global scare of now popular Swine influenza or also called as Swine Flu. It is caused by any virus of the family Orthomyxoviridae. This kind of virus is endemic to pigs or popularly known as Swine. This kind of strain is also known as Swine Iinfluenza Virus (SIV).

Classification of Influenza Virus:

Influenzavirus A, which is common
Influenzavirus C , which is rare
Influenzavirus B which is not reported in swine

All three clades, Influenzavirus A, B, and C, are also endemic in humans.

Causes of Swine Flu

Exposure to swine with known illness of Swine Flu, this includes a person who works in swine industry. Once a person has been exposed to swine flu, the virus mutates then it allows it to pass between humans. It is believed that these strain now on outbreak in many countries including Mexico and United States.

Symptoms of Swine Flu

The symptoms of swine flu if human is infected will be like similar to those of influenza illness.

These includes, chilling, fever, headache, and extreme muscular pains. The nose and throat are inflamed, and this may extend down to the windpipe of the lungs that could further result into cough, runny nose, sore throat and watery eyes.

For mild cases of fever, the temperature may rise from 39ºC (102ºF) – 40ºC (104ºF). Fatigue and general body weakness may persist for several weeks.

Home Remedies / Treatment for Swine Flu

Note: it is advised to report all cases of Swine flu with the nearest authorities for them to decide what are the best action can be done to avoid possible outbreak since the WHO is now on the brink of calling Swine Flu pandemic. The listed home remedies are just an aid and an initial action to address swine flu symptoms. Always ask your General Practitioners advice.

Long Pepper: Mix ½ teaspoon of long pepper powder with 2 teaspoons of honey and ½ teaspoon of ginger juice. Take it 3 times a day during the initial stages of flu. It can help avoid further complications in the larynx and the bronchial tube.

Garlic: Consume liberal amount of garlic. It is an effective antiseptic against flu.

Turmeric: Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in a cup of milk. Take it 3 times a day. This will prevent further complications and stimulates liver activity.

Mix equal parts of onion juice and honey. Take 3-4 teaspoons of this mixture everyday.

Ginger: Mix 1 teaspoon of ginger juice, 1 cup of fenugreek decoction and few drops of honey for flavoring. It is a excellent diaphoretic that increases perspiration and lowers down the fever. To make a fenugreek decoction, simply boil 1 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in 1 liter water until it lowers by 1/3.

Grapefruit: Consume moderate to liberal amount of grapefruit for it tones up the body’s system and digestive tract.

Basil leaves: Boil 1 gm of basil leaves and some ginger in 1 liter water. Wait until the water lowers to a half. Drink as tea when necessary.

Finger Millet: Burn some flour of ginger millet and inhale its fumes. It will help stimulate blood circulation in the nasal mucosa and gets rid of stuffy nose.

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Home Remedy for Age Spots

2009-04-23T01:10:00.000-07:00

Age spots are common among middle aged and beyond of Caucasian descent. However, these spots are not just because of skin color or they just want to appear. Most of the age spots are caused by sun exposure. When melanocytes which contains melanin increased its number due to ultraviolet rays from the sun, age spots begins to appear.

Cause of Age Spots

Longer than usual exposure to the sun, or exposure during the time of the day which the sun is on its heightened heat.

Home Remedies / Treatment for Age Spots

Sour cream: Apply sour cream on the affected area. Half-rinse it, then gently wipe off the remaining residue with a soft facial tissue. Follow with moisturizer afterwards.

Lemon juice: Apply lemon juice in the dark spots using the tip of your fingers.

Fruit and vegetable masks: Facial masks made from apricots, cucumbers, red currant and strawberries will help lighten Age Spots.

Sour milk: Wash face using sour milk on a regular basis. The lactic aid present in sour milk will peel the skin gently without irritation or dryness.

Honey: Mix warm honey with little amount of wheat germ. Apply on the face and gently pat it off. Wash with warm water and rinse with cool water.

Horseradish: Horseradish juice or vinegar can also lighten Age Spots. Oatmeal is good substitute for horseradish.

Parsley: Mix parsley juice, and equal parts of lemon, orange and red currant juice. Apply on the face followed by your favorite facial cream. It’s an effective concealer on your face.

Castor oil: Applying odorless castor oil or vitamin E every night before bedtime is also effective as home remedy for Age Spots.

Lemon: Make a juice from one lemon fruit and add some sugar to it. Apply on the Age Spots using a brush.

Yellow mustard: Mix grounded yellow mustard with milk. Apply on the face in the evening and rinse it in the morning.

Onions: Rub sliced red onions on the Age Spots and age spots twice daily until all spots have faded.

Buttermilk: Buttermilk can also lighten Age Spots.

Turmeric: Grin equal parts of turmeric and sesame seeds. Mix both in water and apply it on the face.

Watermelon: Store some rice grains inside a watermelon for a week. Grind the flavored grains into a paste and apply it on the face to get rid of Age Spots.

Currants: Mix ¼ cup of mashed unripe currants with 1 tablespoon of unpasteurized honey. Apply on the face and leave it for 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Dab with fresh lemon juice diluted in water.

OTC lightening creams – always consider the cream with hydroquinone content. However, if age spots are much darker, ask for dermatologist advice.

AHA – the mild natural acid from sugarcane, fruit and milk. This serves as exfoliating agent and exposing the new skin replacing the skin that has age spots.

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Home Remedy for Eye Bags

2009-04-13T07:13:00.000-07:00

Eyes are tagged as where beauty resides. It is also the tool where people can see the things around. But, eyes are also prone to various diseases and irregularities. One of those is eye bags.
Eye Bags can be easily noticed as a lumpy mass below the eyelids. This can be contacted due to lack of sleep, bad make-up removal style and aging which cannot be dealt with ease.

Causes of Eye Bags

Normal aging
Heredity (genetic
Water retention
Eating salty foods
Staying up all night
Allergic reaction
Build up of toxins in the body
Hormonal changes during menstruation

More serious causes:

Eye bags may be a sign of a thyroid problem known as Graves' disease and/or an indication of a kidney problem.

Home Remedies / Treatment for Eye Bags

Hot Pack (advisable at nighttime before going to sleep)

Olive Oil - Heat a small amount of olive oil and apply some under the lower eyelid using cotton or cotton buds. Keep the sticks under the lower eyelid for a minute and pat the lower eyelid to help your face absorb the olive oil. Gently massage under the lower eyelid for this could also help.

Salt and water mixture - Have a glass of hot water and add some salt. Adjust salt that added into the hot water to suit the need but, be sure not too salty. Cut cotton pads into the shape of eye masks and soak in the salty water. Wear the masks five to ten minutes.

Cold Pack (advisable during daytime)

Spoon - Freeze two spoons in the freezer; take the spoons out of the freezer ten minutes later. Press the spoons onto the eye bags.

Tea Bags - Freeze two tea bags; while freezing apply some olive oil to the eye bags; take the tea bags out of the freezer after about 10 minutes later. Apply in the tea bags in the eye bags. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes

Face Towel - Fill basin with water; add a drop each of rosemary oil extract and rose extract. Soak a Face towel in the water and then wring the towel and lay it on the eyes. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.

More info here

Home Remedy for Tartar and Plaque

2009-04-04T02:35:00.000-07:00

Tartar and Plaque is caused primarily of bacteria that are always present in the mouth. The mucus and other particles from the food form a sticky plaque on teeth. Tartar is a hardened plaque that toothbrush can’t remove. Complete daily oral care of the teeth can prevent, slow or even stop plaque build-up that causes tartar.

Causes of Tartar and plaques can be attributed from various sources such as:

Drugs
Antidepressants and some heart medicines that lessens the flow of saliva

Diabetics
Has higher risk for developing infections including periodontal disease

Diseases
Cancer and AIDS including their treatments can affect the health of gums

Smoking
Can cause not just tartar and plaque but other serious medical problems

Home Remedies/ Natural Treatment for Tartar and Plaque

Apple
Eating raw apple an hour after a meal helps cleans the teeth

Cheese
Cheese is the best thing to eradicate bacteria in the mouth for a short period of time. it also stimulates the salivary glands to clean the mouth

Strawberry
Drinking strawberry juice is one of the best natural home remedy for tartar and plaque control.

Black tea
It has fluoride that suppresses bacterial growth that cause decay and dental plaque. Put a tea bag of black tea into a cup of hot water, stand for six minutes and drink. Tea can also be used as a rinse after brushing to prevent plaque buildup after eating sweets.

Coriander
Has antibacterial properties, Brew a coriander tea and use as a mouth rinse after meals.

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Entrecard Drop List

2009-03-31T10:13:00.000-07:00

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Home Remedy for Lead Poisoning

2009-03-13T00:45:00.000-07:00

Lead poisoning also known as painter's colic is a condition caused by increased presence of lead in the blood. This condition can cause neurological damage and renal diseases which is irreversible.

The metal lead is toxic to tissues and enzymes whereas, children are more susceptible to this kind of poisoning by simply accumulating lead into their nervous system. Death by lead poisoning is uncommon, but dangerous levels of lead in children may cause serious health problems, including lower intelligence and poor school performance.

Symptoms of Lead Poisoning

anemia
coma
nausea
seizures
diarrhea
headache
irritability
vomiting
insomnia
chest pain
weight loss
constipation
hyperactivity
loss of appetite
abdominal pain
kidney problems
Neurological problems
reproductive problems
metal taste in the mouth

Causes of Lead Poisoning

Causes of lead poisoning is attributed from numerous sources in the environment

This include:

Soil
Water
Lead paint
Household dust
Canned food
Cosmetics
Some Ayurvedic Remedies

People who are more likely to be poisoned with lead are those who are exposed to substances which are known to have lead content. Children are most at risk due to the tendency that they can put anything in their mouth, without adult supervision children can be easily obtain lead poisoning

Some complications in children include:

Loss of Hearing
Learning disabilities
Poor muscle coordination
Decreased muscle and bone growth
Nervous system and kidney damage
Speech, language and behavior problems

Some complications in adults include:

Cataracts
Nerve disorders
High blood pressure
Digestive problems
Muscle and joint pain
Miscarriage (for Women)
Memory and concentration problems
Damage to sperm-producing organs (for Men)

Treatment / Remedies for Lead Poisoning

Since Lead poisoning is a serious condition it is advised to undergo lead test, to assure that the level of lead in the blood is on acceptable level.

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Plants and Herbs for Aromatherapy

2009-02-27T21:41:00.000-08:00

When it comes to aromatheraphy herbs is always associated with it, the essential oils and extracts of the herbs used in preparing aromatheraphy candles and oils. These herbs have a lot of potential medicinal benefits which can help in enhancing physical and mental health. Aromatherapy plants contain natural compounds which can be extracted from various parts of the plant like flowers, seeds, leaves, stems and roots. Aromatic herbs can be used as tonic, dispersers and purgers.

Some of commonly used aromatherapy plants and herbs:

Lavender
A natural remedy for headaches, insomnia and anxiety, relieve stress, provides relaxation and calms the senses. It can also used for insect bites, sunburn and fungal infections.

Basil
Calms migraines and headaches, also good as potpourri and tea that can aid in digestion

Garlic
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic, good as cure bee stings, insect bites, cold, and whooping cough.

Seaweeds
Have a lot of proteins, vitamins and minerals that can be beneficial to the skin. Also helps in regenerating body tissues, and good blood circulation.

Tea Tree
Excellent in curing bacteria, fungi and viral infections also helps to fight blisters, burns, rashes and spots. Also good aid in combating tuberculosis, asthma and whooping cough mostly used in deodorants, toothpastes, soaps, gargles, and colognes .

Black Pepper
Used as stimulant for good blood circulation, for muscular pains, can be applied on skin for to aid in healing bruises.

Citronella
Used as an insect repellent and in perfume additive.

Clove
Used as topical analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, and antiemetic.

Eucalyptus
Provides relief in the airways in case of cold or flu.

Geranium
Used as an astringent, antiseptic and diuretic.

Jasmine
Used as an aphrodisiac

Lemon
Used as anti-stress, and anti-depressant.

Rose
Used as an aphrodisiac

Sandalwood
Used as an aphrodisiac