Rhus Tox or Rhus Toxicodendron:

A study conducted in the year 2009 has revealed that Rhus Tox helps in reducing the signs of fibromyalgia by 25%. The fibromyalgia symptoms that indicate that Rhus Tox would be an effective remedy of the condition include: joint pain and aching muscles, which hurt most when the patient first starts moving after staying inactive for a long time.  The intensity of the pain decreases gradually after continued movements. Rhus Tox is a useful remedy for Fibromyalgia patients experiencing aggravation of joint stiffness during cold and wet weather. These patients experience significant relief after application of warm compresses or heating pads on their sore body parts. This homeopathic remedy is also indicated when the fibromyalgia pain is more severe on the left side compared to the right.

Bryonia:

Bryonia or Bryonia Alba is effective in managing severe muscle and joint aches that tend to worsen due to decreased motion as well as continued movements. Patients requiring Bryonia as fibromyalgia treatment prefer spending most of their time lying still as a result of intense pain all through their body. These fibromyalgia patients can also have headaches along with body pains.

Arnica:

Fibromyalgia patients having a feeling of being bruised all through their body should be treated with Arnica. These patients might experience deep aches in their soft tissues and muscles and may complain that the sofa or bed they are lying on is feeling hard and hurting them. The fibromyalgia pain in these patients may become so serious that they do not even like to get touched.

1. To make a facial toner for oily skin and apply it onto your face, you will need the following ingredients: 1 oz of witch hazel, a large cucumber, a glass bowl, a blender, cheese cloth or soft cotton fabric, a sterilized bottle with lid (preferably made of glass) and cotton balls.
2. First, cut the cucumber into two halves; for this preparation you’ll need only one half of the cucumber. Again cut the halved cucumber into cubes of 2 inches. Using a blender prepare a cucumber puree using those cubes.
3. Next, using the cheese cloth or cotton fabric strain the cucumber puree into a glass bowl. You will need 2 oz of the cucumber juice to prepare the toner.
4. Add the witch hazel into the cucumber juice and mix the two ingredients well. Pour this mix into the sterile bottle and close it. Your facial toner for oily skin is now ready to be used. You can use this toner for 3 to 4 weeks if stored in the refrigerator.
5. While using the toner soak cotton ball into it and pat it gently all over your face. You can also apply the toner onto your face using upward strokes.

According to medical experts, majority of the fresh fruits are safe for diabetics. Almost every fresh fruit is low in glycemic index i.e. most of them do not have any significant effect on an individual’s blood sugar levels. If you are diagnosed with diabetes, you doctor will ask you to take high fiber fruits; this is because fiber is known for slowing down sugar absorption in our body and reducing our blood-sugar levels. Fiber rich fruits are useful in lowering levels of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and blood pressure levels. Diabetics are at higher risk of experiencing medical problems like heart disorders and strokes. These tendencies can also be reduced significantly by including fiber rich foods in

How will you identify the fiber rich fruits? Fruits with high fiber content usually come with edible skin or edible seeds. The fruits having edible seeds that are healthy options for diabetics include kiwi, raspberries, blueberries and strawberries. On the other hand, fruits having edible skin recommended to diabetes patients are: grapes, plums, apples, cherries, peaches, pears and apricots.

Diabetics are also suggested to consume citrus fruits. This fruit type is regarded as one of the ten healthiest foods meant for diabetics. Examples of citrus fruits include limes, lemons, tangerines, oranges etc. Besides having fibers, these fruits also contain vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system of diabetics. The fruits that are big no no for people diagnosed with diabetes include fruits having added sugars in them; examples include dried, canned and juiced fruits.

Acids:

Supplementations of essential acids such as omega-3 fatty acids, GLA or gamma linolenic acid and ALA or alpha-lipoic acids can help in reducing the intensity of the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy in diabetics. The duration of use and dosages of these supplements should be decided after consulting a physician.

L-carnitine:

Our body produces L-carnitine and stores it in many of its organs including brain and liver. A study has revealed that intake of L-carnitine supplements helps peripheral neuropathy patients to regain normal sensation in the feet and hands. The supplements are available in majority of the pharmacies and health food store. L-carnitine can also be obtained from certain dietary sources. The food items that are rich in L-carnitine include dairy products, peanut butter, and red meat.

Vitamins:

Studies have shown that one might also develop peripheral neuropathy due to vitamins deficiency. Replenishing vitamin E, vitamin B12 and vitamin B1 can control the signs of peripheral neuropathy significantly. A peripheral neuropathy patient must take 300mg vitamin E daily as treatment of the condition. The dosages of vitamins B12 and B1 vary based on the severity of the symptoms. The physician might ask the patient to consume a certain dose of B-complex supplement regularly.

Herbal remedies:

Supplementation of herbs like St John’s Wort and topical application of lotions and creams containing chili pepper extracts are widely used by peripheral neuropathy patients. St John’s Wort supplements works by reducing the pain associated with the disease. The topical cream containing extracts of chili pepper on the other hand offers relief from burning sensation in the limbs. The substance responsible for this effect of chili pepper is an anti-inflammatory agent called capsaicin.

Acupuncture:

Peripheral neuropathy patients can also undergo a few sessions of acupuncture for getting rid of the extreme pain caused by the disease. Acupuncture is a procedure that uses the pressure points in our body for realigning our body’s energy.

For pain relief one should offer massage to his entire head, shoulder areas and neck. However, special emphasis must be given on the painful region of the head. While massaging, you must focus more on areas like the temple area, forehead and back of your skull. The massage technique must involve use of long and gliding strokes having minimum or moderate pressure (depending on your tolerance levels); begin the strokes from the region between your eyes and gradually move up to reach both ends of your forehead.

Now, massage the temples using small circular movements. The region behind your ears and your jaw must also be massaged using similar circular strokes. However, the pressure applied on these three areas will be less compared to the pressure you applied while massaging your forehead; the intensity of the pressure is decreased in these areas for avoiding worsening of the headache and preventing damage of delicate jaw joints. Finally, massage your scalp applying pressure with your finger tips; this will release the tightness and improve circulation in your entire head area.

Often headaches radiate and cause serious pain in the neck and back of our head. To prevent such pains a massage for eliminating headache must pay special attention to our occipital area (the posterior part of our head). This part of the head must be massaged by applying moderate pressure; the strokes must be long and gradually glide towards the neck.

The most widely used herb for treating teeth sensitivity is neem. Neem is a herb with antimicrobiaol properties. It is an excellent remedy to dental problems like periodontal disease and plaques. Make a paste of neem leaves and apply it onto the sensitive teeth twice every day. This remedy will not only treat your teeth sensitivity, but will also make your gums healthier. To get rid of teeth sensitivity, it is extremely important to have healthy gums.

Green tea is also often used for fighting teeth sensitiveness of teeth. Green tea works by eliminating the bacteria causing tooth decay. To enjoy the benefits of green tea in killing teeth sensitivity one should rinse his mouth using a tincture prepared from green tea every day before going to bed in the night. However, there are no evidences supporting the fact that drinking green tea works as a remedy for tooth sensitivity or other dental disorders. The antioxidants present in green tea protect tissues and cells of our oral cavity from damages caused by free radicals. Vitamin C present in green tea, on the other hand, protects our gums.

During the ancient times people of Greece used to treat several ailments using the herb St. John’s Wort, which also include nervous disorders. Tooth sensitivity caused by nerve damage can be treated successfully with this herb. Applying St. John’s Wort oil on the affected teeth and gums is known to relieve pain caused by teeth sensitivity within a jiffy.

1. The ingredient to be used for preparing this skin cream are: 3 teaspoon glycerin, 1 ½ cup of rosewater, 2/3 cup of aloe gel, 6-12 drops of rose oil, 1 teaspoon grapefruit extracts, the oil of 2 capsules of vitamin E and 1 teaspoon of royal jelly. You will also require a sterilized jar having a lid.
2. You can buy rosewater from the store in your locality or you can prepare it at home. To prepare rosewater put a cup of dried and cleaned rose petals into the sterilized jar and pour boiling water into it. You should pour as much water as required for immersing the rose petals. Cover the jar with the lid and allow the petals to infuse overnight. When you get next morning, strain the mix into a clean bowl.
3. Add aloe gel, royal jelly, glycerin, grapefruit extracts and rose oil in the above mentioned quantities into the bowl filled with rose water. Next, open two vitamin E capsules and put the oil into the rose water mix.
4. Start whisking the mixture until you find all the ingredients blending nicely with each other. The homemade glycerin and rosewater cream in ready for being used.
5. You should put it in a clean container; the container must have a perfectly fitting lid. In between uses, the cream should be stored in a refrigerator.

In case, the pressure is extremely high and difficult for the person to cope, eventually, the heart stops pumping harder. Therefore, lesser quantity of blood continues to get supplied to the lungs and in the days to follow the person show warning signs of the same like extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, dizzy and more. According to experts this condition is an outcome of disorders like the tightening of arterial walls, formation of blood clots in the arteries and as discussed above, constriction in their size. These changes if remains unchecked for a long time make the heart weak and prone to failures, attacks and strokes.  It is important to known these conditions are known to be most potent causes of deaths.

One of the most popular medications known for its relieving effects in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension is Prostacyclin analogues. Other drugs that work to achieve the same are Endothelin receptor antagonists, Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, calcium channel blockers, Anticoagulants, Antiproliferative agents and more. All these medicines aim at relaxing the blood vessels and allowing them to expand back to their normal size. In addition, the infusion of higher concentration of oxygen also ensures the proper supply of oxygen in the blood to the lungs.

• Wash your hands well and dry it using a clean towel. Now, take out the NuvaRing from the pouch.
• Hold the ring, between the index-finger and thumb pressing the sides of the ring so that they tend to meet each other.
• During the process of insertion, you can lie down, stand keeping any one of your legs up or squat. Choose the position that is making the procedure most comfortable.
• Now, push the squeezed NuvaRing gently into the vagina. In case there’s a feeling of discomfort after the insertion of NuvaRing, slide the ring further until you feel comfortable. As we have mentioned before, position of the NuvaRing has nothing to do with its efficacy.
• After you insert the NuvaRing, it should stay in your system for three consecutive weeks.
• Remove it after 3 weeks; the process of removal should be carried out on the same day in which the process of insertion was carried out. For best effects the time of the removal should also be same as that of insertion of NuvaRing.
• To remove the NuvaRing first hook the index finger underneath the ring’s forward rim; you can also hold its rim between the middle and index fingers of yours.
• Now, pull the NuvaRing out gently. Dispose it in a place that is out of reach of pets and children. Never throw a used NuvaRing into the toilet.
• If you want to enjoy pregnancy protection, insert a fresh NuvaRing after a gap of 1 week.

The ingredients required during the procedure of application of face pack are:

• 32 oz of tap water or distilled water.
• Some large and clean towels or cloths.
• 2 large pots for storing liquids.
• Dried herbs or essential oils that suit your skin type (you can consult a skin care expert to know your skin type and the natural ingredients good for your skin type). If you have pimples, you should use herbs like thyme, oregano and sage along with lemon peel, mugwort, oak bark and sweet fern for reducing the oiliness of the skin. If your skin is pimply and irritated, you should use calendula and chamomile. For pimple prone skin, essential oils like tea tree oil and lavender oil can be used.

Now, let us learn the steps of application of the face pack:

1. Combine 1 cup dried herbs and 32oz water. Boil the mixture; once boiled, reduce the flame of the oven and simmer the mixture for 1 hour. Now, pour the hot liquid into a heatproof bowl; if required, you can add 2 to 3 drops of essential oils into the liquid.
2. Now keep the bowl on your bedside table and soak the clean cloth or towel into it. Squeeze out the excess mixture from the towel and apply the hot towel on your face.
3. As you use one towel for applying the skin pack, soak the other one into the bowl, so that it can soak the mixture properly.
4. Continue the procedure until the mixture cools down. However, make sure that the duration of the therapy does not exceed twenty minutes.