tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59750207200057177862024-03-13T14:13:36.553-07:00Home Remedies and Natural CuresSimple home remedies and natural treatments to deal with a range of common acute ailments and chronic disordersDr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-84604916884177448602020-08-06T22:24:00.004-07:002020-08-06T22:29:30.178-07:00Tackle Stress Successfully via Breathing Exercises<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoNormalTable"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;"><p class="MsoNormal">Every day we are faced with a cascade of potential
stressors. Meeting near-impossible deadlines, fear of being laid off, a
mountain of household chores, family pressures, seeing the latest disaster on
the news – all these make our adrenals go into an overdrive, leaving us
stressed and depressed. It is hard on our body, horrid for the psyche and
tough on our emotional self. Thus, we need to find super helpful stress management
techniques to counter stress effectively. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t9z2L3lsVJU/Xyzkwx8YIvI/AAAAAAAABhk/YdeoqmSCIm0tjgZl8Hc87JNGkxaMZahPwCNcBGAsYHQ/s510/man%2Bstressed.webp" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="510" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t9z2L3lsVJU/Xyzkwx8YIvI/AAAAAAAABhk/YdeoqmSCIm0tjgZl8Hc87JNGkxaMZahPwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/man%2Bstressed.webp" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Breathing exercises specially designed to relieve psychological
stress are restorative and give your nervous system a chance to rest and
recuperate. Take a deep breath. Take one more. Do you feel a wee bit less
stressed out? Yes, it does work! You've probably already been told, and
you've probably also read – ‘take a deep breath and calm down’. Now, while it
is very sound advice, the advice is incomplete! You’ve been told to take a
deep breath, but you haven’t been told how to take a deep breath! A good
breathing technique is easy and effortless, but super potent and tells
you how to breathe right, and that's what I'm going to show you!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Breathing right – a
sharp weapon in your stress-buster armory!<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Breathing exercises are the most vital coping techniques to
manage your stress well. In fact, they can become your key to peaceful repose!
All the traditional relaxation methods - Yoga, Tai Chi, and Meditation
highlight the significance of breathing right. So, come on, let’s breathe
right!</p><p class="MsoNormal">Put one hand on the belly button, the other on your chest.
Inhale; you’ll discover that you tend to use your chest muscles only while
breathing, rather than the muscles of the belly. When you breathe in a
shallow manner, it promises you all the air that you need to live, but when
under undue stress, when you breathe shallowly, you tend to develop hyperventilation,
light-headedness and anxiety. This stems from taking short and shallow breaths!</p><p class="MsoNormal">The first and foremost thing I ask my patients who have
been diagnosed with panic disorders and undue stress to do is to learn and
imbibe abdominal breathing. </p></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: center 234.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Deep Breathing Exercises to combat anxiety <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: center 234.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mHnjN-D86Xw/XyzlAgcQdwI/AAAAAAAABhs/N5Exf4F1J6kZNkJTxam3xe5yh9egHXlsACNcBGAsYHQ/s509/breathing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="339" data-original-width="509" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mHnjN-D86Xw/XyzlAgcQdwI/AAAAAAAABhs/N5Exf4F1J6kZNkJTxam3xe5yh9egHXlsACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/breathing.jpg" /></a></b></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <o:p></o:p></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Deep breathing exercises help grapple with stress
effectively. Here are 3 exercises that’ll help you calm down and center yourself:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Abdominal Breathing<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Place one palm over your chest and the other over
your tummy. Your hands will guide you as to which muscles are coming in to play
when you breathe.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Exhale slowly through your mouth. </p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Close your mouth and hold your breath for 5
seconds.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Now, inhale slowly through the nose and
push the tummy out when you take the air in. Use the muscles of the belly to
pull in the air. Once you've taken in as much air as you possibly can; stop. </p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Now hold your breath. For how long? Well, it’s
for you to decide. Pause for as long as feels comfortable and easy. </p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Exhale through your mouth and suck the abdomen
inwards. Hold your breath again for couple of seconds.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Learn to breathe more slowly and steadily than
you used to.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Equal Breath –
Sam Vritti Pranayama<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Sit comfortably; and focus on your breathing.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->After a few minutes, integrate a mental count;
and make the inhalation as well as the exhalation each 4 beats. Maintain this
for 5 rounds.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Gradually increase the inhalation and exhalation
to 5 beats each. Slowly and steadily proceed to 10 beats. This may not be
possible the first time you start, but will most definitely happen with regular
and sustained practice.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Try to understand how your body and mind feel. The
body tends to hold on to a lot of tension at various places; try to relax and
unwind.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->When you feel like ending the session, start
breathing normally. Once again check with how your body and mind feel. Do you
feel less distraught and calmer, compared to when you started? Try to integrate
this practice in to your everyday schedule for fabulous results.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Humming Bee
Breath – Bhramari </b><br />
The Humming Bee Breath or Bhamari is exceedingly effective in the successful
management of anxiety. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Sit comfortably. Gently close your ears with the
thumbs. Close your eyes and place the other fingers over them; and relax your
shoulders.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Inhale slowly; when you exhale make a humming
sound in the palate of the mouth.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Perform 10 rounds.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->It is very essential that you inhale and exhale
slowly and unhurriedly.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->You will feel the vibrations in the brain, face,
throat, chest and the rest of the body. Sit still after 10 rounds for about 5
minutes; slowly open your eyes and end the session.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Pranayama or the Yogic way of breathing correctly is
controlled and regulated breathing; it helps increase vitality and boosts
mental focus. Deep breathing has the potential to perk up our mood and
psychological state. It calms the nervous system and helps defy physical and
mental tension. Deep breathing techniques help you unwind when you get uptight
and helps de-stress proactively.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Reference: </b>The
Yoga Bible<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-25971876285240576242013-07-01T00:14:00.002-07:002020-08-06T23:41:00.545-07:00Home Remedies for Uterine Adenomyosis: Natural Treatment and Yoga<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">Adenomyosis develops when the endometrial tissue, normally lining the uterus, is present inside and grows into the muscle wall of the uterus. By and large, adenomyosis develops late in the childbearing years after having children. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Experts suppose that adenomyosis occurs due to an <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2011/06/endometriosis-symptoms-supplements-and.html">infiltration of the endometrial cells</a> from the uterine surface into the muscle of the uterine wall. Incisions made during a surgery such as a cesarean section is known to encourage invasion of the endometrial cells into the muscle wall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Inflammation of the lining of the uterus during the post-partum phase can trigger a breach in the normal border of cells that line the uterus.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Heavy and / or <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/Negative-Pregnancy-Test-but-no-periods">protracted bleeding during the period</a>. Bleeding in between mensus may also be common. Blood clots may be passed during the periods. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Severe, agonizing and excruciating <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2011/09/what-is-pre-menstrual-cramp-syndrome.html">menstrual cramps</a>. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cramps tend to worsen with age</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Having had a uterine surgery, such as a Caesarean section </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 115%;">Natural Treatment and Yoga for Adenomyosis</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">There are some natural treatment options for the management of adenomyosis of the uterus, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Soak in a warm bath before and during the period; heat will help allay the menstrual cramps significantly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Use a heating pad on the abdomen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Aromatherapy is excellent for the management of the distressing menstrual cramps. Marjoram essential oil and Clary Sage essential oil are beneficial for the pain and discomfort associated with adenomyosis. Use repeated hot compresses of these essential oils over the abdomen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Furthermore, experts also advise exercising on a regular basis; exercise can help suppress and decrease the symptoms of adenomyosis to a very great extent. Yoga Asanas such as <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2011/05/lose-belly-fat-with-yoga-leg-raise-and.html">Bhujangasana</a>, Adho Mukhasana Supta Badhha Konasana and Utthita Anguli Sukhasana have been recommended time and again for severe menstrual cramps. Practice these everyday for 20 minutes; do not practice during your periods.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">Home Remedies to Treat Uterine Adenomyosis </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Ginger:</span></i><span style="line-height: 115%;">have a glass of ginger tea one week before your period and during the period. Ginger is packed with compounds known as gingerols; gingerols are <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/08/anti-oxidants-for-immunity-aging-skin.html">powerful anti oxidants</a> that help decrease inflammation and consequently, help manage the pain. Boil about 1 inch of ginger in a glass of water and consume.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Turmeric:</span></i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/NSAIDsturmeric">turmeric</a> too is an excellent anti inflammatory food. Turmeric has curcumin that works as a potent anti inflammatory agent. Boil 1 spoon of powdered turmeric in a glass of milk and consume every morning during your menses.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Calcium and magnesium:</span></i><span style="line-height: 115%;"> ensure that you take these supplements at least thrice a week; higher doses must be administered only during the menses. <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2012/07/calcium-benefits-for-heart-and-muscle.html">Calcium</a> and <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/06/magnesium-for-health-magnesium.html">magnesium</a> ease the pain of cramps appreciably. However, do confer with your health care professional before embarking on to supplementation.</span></span></span></div>
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com139tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-26988441808985678402012-11-26T23:23:00.000-08:002013-09-02T02:38:30.491-07:00Natural Remedies for Scabies Itch Treatment in Humans<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Scabies is a skin condition that is caused by tiny mites and
affects individuals belonging to all races and social classes. There are two
basic forms of itch mites that affect humans, namely crusted and non-crusted. While,
both the forms are equally virulent, crusted scabies are more contagious and
often affects individuals with poor immunity. Though the most commonly
prescribed lotion </span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Permethrin
(5%) is effective in the management of the condition, there are certain natural
remedies and home based treatments that are equally potent and associated with
fewer risks.</span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> </span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em></em></strong><i><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">What is Scabies Itch?<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Scabies caused by <i>Sarcoptes scabiei</i>is extremely
contagious and spreads rapidly via close physical contact. Since scabies is
exceedingly transmittable, doctors advocate treatment for the entire family or
contact groups to eradicate the mite completely.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There are two basic types of scabies- non crusted which is
more prevalent in the regular population and crusted scabies, which affects
high-risk groups, such as, those who have a chronic health condition that
<a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/08/anti-oxidants-for-immunity-aging-skin.html">weakens the immune system</a>, people in hospitals and old people. While experts
suggest that both the forms are equally virulent, crusted scabies usually has a
more severe manifestation and spreads rapidly. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Scabies
Itch Causes<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Scabies is caused by Sarcoptes
scabiei, an 8 legged mite. The female burrows underneath the skin and produces
a tunnel where she deposits the eggs. The eggs hatch within 3 - 4 days, and the
larvae come to the surface of the skin, where they mature and spread to other
areas of the body and to other people. Close physical contact and sharing
bedding and clothes with an infected person causes a spread. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Since the female burrows through the
tunnels at night, the symptoms are typically aggravated at night. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></o:p></span></div>
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</span><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">Symptoms
of Scabies in Humans</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Common sites include: armpits,
between fingers, inside of the wrists, inner elbow, around the waist, soles of
the feet, buttocks, knees, around the breasts, scalp, and genitals. Here are
some of the common symptoms associated with scabies or itch mites<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Itching is the chief symptom; it is usually intense at night. Itching occurs due to the <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2011/04/home-remedy-for-allergies-homeopathy.html">body’s allergic response</a> to the mites, the eggs and their waste products. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Irregular and thin burrows made up of small blisters are present. The burrows appear in the folds of the skin. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2011/05/causes-and-symptoms-of-psoriasis.html">Severe itching</a> may result in scratching of the skin resulting in petechia or blood spots. These sites are prone to secondary infections due to exposure. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
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Treatment for Scabies Itch<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The treatment comprises of eliminating the infestation with
medicines. A number of lotions and creams are available which have to be
applied all over the body, and left on for eight hours. Your health care
professional will recommend - Permethrin 5 percent, Lindane<b> </b>and
Crotamiton; these contain chemicals which destroy the scabies mites and their
eggs. Confer with your doctor to understand what is safe for you. These drugs
kill the mites rapidly; however, you may find that the itching does not stop
for several weeks,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Recent studies have shown that local application of tea tree oil is equally effective in elimination of these mites. <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2010/03/aromatherapy-for-dandruff-management.html">Tea tree oil</a> is considered to be a potent antimicrobial agent and should be applied at night, just prior to going to bed. Warm water bath with a few drops of tea tree oil can also be beneficial. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Blend 5 drops of Lavender essential oil with 10 drops of tea tree oil and apply to the affected area. Lavender helps ease the itching significantly, whilst Tea tree is effective in the eradication of most infectious conditions.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Also maintain optimum skin hygiene, as this is considered to be the leading cause for the condition. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is essential to treat clothes and bedding of the infected individual to kill live mites as soon as medicines are administered. Wash everything in hot water and dry them well. Items that can’t be washed or dry-cleaned should be placed in a closed plastic bag for a week. In case of crusted Norwegian scabies, wash the bedding every day, also, wash the floors, walls and furniture. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Home Remedies to Stop Scabies in
Humans<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While
treatment options are available, there are certain home remedies that can help
boost the natural immunity and help deal with the condition promptly, </span></div>
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<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 17pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 17.0pt; text-indent: -17pt;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Apply a cool, wet cloth to the irritated areas of your skin; it will help reduce the discomfort and itching successfully.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vitamin C supplements: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">consult your doctor and start a <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/vitaminforskin">Vitamin C supplements</a> it will help boost the working of the immune system and expedite healing.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Local application of <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/NSAIDsturmeric">turmeric powder</a> and paste of garlic can help alleviate the inflammation and irritation. Apply the mixture to the affected site and the symptoms will get alleviated promptly. </span></span></span></li>
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-73394577237516632622012-08-10T01:22:00.000-07:002013-06-25T23:59:58.786-07:00Scleroderma and Acid Reflux: Home Remedies and Natural Treatment for Systemic Sclerosis<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Scleroderma Affects </b><br />
<b>the Working of the GI Tract</b></td></tr>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Scleroderma
is an autoimmune condition with an annual incidence of 19 million cases. The
condition, also referred to as systemic sclerosis, is three times more prevalent
in females, though significantly higher in middle aged females. The prevalence is
higher in specific races like African Americans and Native Americans. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The condition has several subsets and
prognosis can be predicted only after the specific subset manifestations are
clear. Home remedies and Natural treatments can provide palliation. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i><b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">What
is Scleroderma?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The
disease is characterized by tightening and hardening of the skin and connective
tissues of the body, which is attributed to injuries to the small arteries.
There are two basic forms, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Localized or limited scleroderma affects only the
skin and prognosis is typically good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Diffused scleroderma tends to impairs internal
viscera, such as the kidneys, heart, lungs, and digestive tract. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">This article
will focused at complications of the digestive tract while kidney and heart
symptoms are covered in separate sections. </span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Systemic
Sclerosis Causes</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></b> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">While there is no obvious
cause linked with the condition, there are certain speculations which attempt
to explain the onset of this condition, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Genetic
predisposition is considered to be one of the leading explanations, explaining
the specific high prevalence in certain races. Cytomegalovirus is also linked
with the condition. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Some
suggest an autoimmune mechanism which is triggered by circulating maternal
blood in fetal cells, resulting in a foreign body reaction. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Certain
chemotherapy agents and exposure to occupational solvents have also been linked
with the onset of the disease. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Acid
Reflux and Scleroderma<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The clinical features of
systemic sclerosis depend on the degree of internal and external involvement;
it can badly affect the skin, blood vessels, GI tract, kidneys, and lungs. Here
are some of the gastric symptoms of systemic sclerosis</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Approximately
90 % of the patients diagnosed with scleroderma have some degree of
gastro-intestinal involvement; with about half being symptomatic <span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Acid reflux</span></span> is a common manifesting symptom,
which can damage the portion of the esophagus close to the stomach.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Additionally,
some may develop a problem with absorption of nutrients if the muscles of the
intestine do not move the food properly. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Severe
GI problems are: malabsorption, intestinal pseudo-obstruction, diarrhea, <span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">constipation</span></span>, decreased peristalsis, and bowel
incontinence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Home
Remedies for Scleroderma Treatment <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">This article is
specifically providing information on home remedies that can be beneficial in
the treatment of GI symptoms associated with scleroderma, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7JSUFcTGZ6c/UCDAfNIm35I/AAAAAAAAA08/lxVkdrTwSGM/s1600/90px-Aloe_Vera_with_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7JSUFcTGZ6c/UCDAfNIm35I/AAAAAAAAA08/lxVkdrTwSGM/s1600/90px-Aloe_Vera_with_web.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Aloe Vera Juice </b><br />
<b>allays Acidity in</b><br />
<strong>Scleroderma</strong></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Mint soothes
the lining of the GI tract. It is the best remedy for heartburn and acid
reflux; and ameliorates acidity almost instantly. It is a carminative, expels
gas and prevents crampy stomach pains. Make a decoction of 5 to 10 mint leaves
and consume daily.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Ginger
is packed with a compound called gingerols. Gingerols are effective
inflammation-fighting agents. They help allay inflammation, alleviate pain and
discomfort and perk up digestion. Ginger tea, twice daily is an excellent
medication for systemic sclerosis.<i> </i></span></div>
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cup of aloe vera juice three times every day; aloe vera reduces acidity and
stomach upsets successfully. It also helps manage constipation effectively and
peps up the working of the alimentary canal.</span></div>
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a bowl of yogurt everyday will help restore the GI functioning to normal.
Yogurt is packed with beneficial bacteria; thus one bowl of yogurt will help
reinstate the normal balance of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and
will effectively deal with both constipation as well as diarrhea.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Reflux and Scleroderma </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">In addition to the home
remedies, it is vital that you handle the stress that a chronic ailment such as
scleroderma triggers. </span></div>
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and Yoga are very vital in dealing with stress and help enhance the ability to
cope with the distressing symptoms of the condition.</span></div>
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exercise like jogging, early morning walks, etc can also act as health
boosters. Avoid heavy excercises like lifting weights as they may further
aggravate the symptoms.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Nux
vomica</span></i><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> is a
homeopathic drug which acts wonderfully on the gastro-intestinal system. It
helps improve bowel movement, enhances digestion and absorption and effectively
treats nausea, vomiting, heart burn and acidity. It is also useful for
incontinence of the bowel. Frequent dosage is recommended, about 5 to 8 times
daily. </span></div>
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-74338494218220159002012-07-30T09:36:00.000-07:002013-06-27T02:21:42.790-07:00Natural Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Excercises and Home Remedies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The carpal tunnel syndrome is considered a disorder of the modern times, however it has been recognized since 1880s. Carpel tunnel syndrome signs and symptoms include pain in the wrist and tingling numbness. Carpel tunnel relief at home comprises of vitamin supplements and simple carpal tunnel exercises. This article provides information about carpel tunnel syndrome and its home treatment. </span></i><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The bones and ligaments in the wrist (carpus) form a passageway which is called the carpal tunnel. The median nerve that governs the movements and sensations of the hand, and tendons connecting the arm muscles pass through this tunnel. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The tunnel may narrow due to swelling of the tendons or ligaments, fluid retention or dislocation of a bone. This narrowing may constrict the median nerve, and cause pain, weakness, tingling, and numbness.</span></div>
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Here are some of the common causes that are associated with the development of symptoms associated with carpel tunnel, </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This condition develops due to stress injury caused by long-drawn-out repetitive movements of the fingers and hands, such as, typing, playing musical instruments, knitting, etc. These tend to inflame the tendons and ligaments, making them swell and thereby compressing the median nerve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Hormonal changes due to pregnancy, menopause , taking contraceptive pills or Hormone replacement therapy can trigger or aggravate the condition.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Trauma or injury to the wrist is another important causative factor.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Diabetes, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, and Raynaud’s disease may produce carpal tunnel syndrome as well.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The condition is characterized by:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Shooting pain on the wrist and forearm; pain may radiate to the and shoulder and neck</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Tingling numbness in the thumb and first 3 fingers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Weakness of the hand; difficulty in lifting objects</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The symptoms come on gradually or suddenly. Furthermore, the symptoms may last for a few days and disappear without any treatment or may persist for months needing medication. Consulting a doctor is essential in case you have an underlying disorder such as diabetes or hypothyroidism; there is excessive pain and stiffness; or you cannot day to day activities.</span><br />
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Here are some simple tips on how to treat the condition naturally<b>,</b> </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">You must take regular breaks if you are performing repetitive activity using the hands. Shake your hands frequently and flex your fingers.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When the pain comes on, apply ice for 15 minutes. Ice will alleviate the pain and diminish the swelling and inflammation.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When you lie down, elevate the wrist with a pillow.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Restrict your intake of salt. Salt causes water retention, which can set off swelling and worsen the condition to a great extent.</span></li>
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There are certain home remedies and natural treatments that can help in the management of this condition at home,<b> </b></div>
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<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin B complex:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> vitamin B helps manage the tingling numbness effectively; it is important in marinating a healthy nerve tissue, decreasing inflammation and enhancing circulation. A supplement thrice daily till the symptoms subside is advised.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><i>Turmeric: </i>Turmeric<i> </i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">has strong anti-inflammatory properties and relives the pain significantly. Add 1 spoon of turmeric powder to a glass of milk and have daily, until you see improvement.</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Ginger:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> is another powerful anti-inflammatory agent. The herb is packed with gingerols; gingerols reduce swelling and inflammation and thus help manage the pain. Add 1 spoon of dried ginger powder or an inch of grated fresh ginger to a glass of water and boil for 10 minutes. Have this decoction twice every day.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Certain exercises will help alleviate the symptoms of carpal tunnel . They stretch and strengthen the muscles of the forearm, lessen the tension on the tendons that pass through the tunnel, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">ease the pressure on the median nerve, stretch the ligaments, and help blood flow out of the tunnel, thus decreasing fluid pressure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Confer with your physical therapist about the various exercises that will provide relief from the symptoms of carpal tunnel.</span></div>
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-67497904776775059832012-07-27T23:45:00.000-07:002013-06-27T02:32:04.305-07:00Treat Rosacea Naturally with Home Remedies and Supplements<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A ruddy complexion of many fair skinned people may not be a healthy glow; it could be a sign of rosacea. Although there isn’t any cure, rosacea symptoms can be effectively controlled by following a rosacea diet and certain specific home remedies. Treatment for rosacea predominantly comprises of vitamin and mineral supplementation and good skin care.</span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What is Rosacea?</span></b> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A skin condition that is relatively common and affects fair skinned people. It is typically characterized by redness of the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. The disorder is commoner in women than in men; however, the symptoms tend to be more severe in men. </span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Rosacea Symptoms and Causes</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Some of the commonly observed symptoms associated with this condition include the following, </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Recurrent patches of redness on the cheeks, chin, forehead and nose</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Tiny blood vessels may be seen under the skin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">You may feel as if the skin is pulled tight across the face.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Bumpiness and swelling</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Eyes become red, blood shot and itchy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In severe cases, the nose may develop extra tissue</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The condition occurs when the blood vessels in the skin lose their elasticity and dilate easily; sometimes permanently. This may occur due to genetic reasons or environmental factors. An abnormality in the blood is a possible cause as well. Hot and spicy foods and beverages, alcohol, stress, caffeine, nicotine, vigorous exercises and hormonal changes and certain medications are significant triggers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin and mineral supplements are known to be of immense help in the effective management of the condition. Given that, it is a chronic condition, treatment needs to be continued indefinitely. Also, it can take up to a month before initial improvement is seen.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin A:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> vitamin A is very essential for a healthy skin. An insufficiency of the vitamin makes the skin cells hard and the protective effect of the mucus declines. 25000 I.U. per day is recommended for 2 months; thereafter reduce the dosage after conferring with your physician. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin C:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin damage. It also strengthens the membranes that line the blood vessels and the connective tissue between skin cells. Vitamin C also reduces the release of histamine, which widens blood vessels in response to an allergen or an allergic reaction.1000mg thrice daily is advocated.</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin B: </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">vitamin B complex deficiency is very common in people having rosacea; thus supplementation is necessary.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><i>Zinc: </i>Zinc<i> </i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">helps heal the top layer of the skin and regulates levels of vitamin A in the blood. 30 mg per day is advocated.</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Flax seeds:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> Flax seeds are packed with essential fatty acids that help decrease inflammation, and regulate prostaglandins, which stimulate contraction of blood vessels. Have 3 spoons of flax seeds daily.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Use grease-less and fragrance free make up and skin products. Do not use astringents on the face. Never rub your face after washing.</span></div>
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<li>Local application of tree tea oil is also vital in the management of the condition. While tree tea oil is more potent in management of acne vulgaris ( a relatively lesser severe version), it can provide short term relief. <div class="MsoNormal" style="border: currentColor;">
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-1098341948597993012012-04-19T03:27:00.000-07:002013-06-28T04:41:08.361-07:00Why we need Sun Protection: Home Remedies and Natural Treatments for Sun Damage Skin<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>As per a paper published in 2005 in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, approximately one-third of american adults suffer from sun burn each year and yet only one in every three practices sun protection guidelines. Further, sunburn is also linked with skin damage increasing the risk of premature aging and skin cancers.While using sunscreen and avoiding the sun are best recommended tips, there are certain home remedies and natural treatments that can help reduce the implications of post exposure damage. </i><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sunburn is skin
damage caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiations from the sun. In absence of
melanin (a hormone providing protection against ultraviolet radiations), the high
energy photons can trigger disruption of DNA bonds and result in damage to the
DNA. However, melanin acts as a ‘photoprotectant’ <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and absorbs UV light preventing this direct
DNA damage. However, free radicals are generated by these high energy photons
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The damage of the DNA molecules not only speeds up the process of aging, but also increases your risk of developing skin cancer.Experts say sunlight that is reflected off water, snow or sand; even on an overcast day can be as harmful as direct sunlight. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The extent of </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">sun damage depends up on one’s skin pigmentation, season, geographic location and the time of the day.</span><br />
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Sunburn is seen as reddening and inflammation of the skin due to overexposure to the sun. Sun related damage may be:</div>
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<li>S<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">evere, with a deep red skin and blisters. In addition other systemic symptoms like fever, nausea and giddiness may also be present. </span> </li>
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Here are some simple home remedies that can be considered useful in the management of sun burn and protect the skin from sun damage, </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Aloe Vera gel:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> Aloe Vera is the best home remedy for sunburns; it soothes an inflamed and irritated skin, heals blisters and accelerates healing.</span></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Flax seed oil:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> Flax seeds are loaded with omega 3 fatty acids that are essential for a healthy, damage-free skin. Applying flax seed oil reduces inflammation and swelling and reverses the sun damage appreciably.</span></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Lavender oil:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> blend lavender essential oil with a carrier oil such as almond oil or avocado oil, and apply generously over the affected area. Lavender essential oil is calming, soothing and relaxing; it heals sunburns with incredible and speedy effectiveness.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Supplements cannot prevent sun related damage, but when taken orally, they can help reduce the discomfort and damage and hasten repair of the skin.</span> </div>
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<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin A:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> is a ‘skin vitamin’. It speeds up healing of the damaged skin and thwarts the appearance of wrinkles associated with sun exposure. Have 25000 I.U. daily for a fortnight.</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin C:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> is another powerful ‘skin vitamin’ and a potent oxidant. Sun exposure releases free radicals that damage your skin, <a href="http://dermatology-skin-health.knoji.com/vitamin-c-for-a-younger-looking-beautiful-skin/">vitamin C</a> fights free radical damage effectively. Have 1000 mg thrice daily for a week.</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/vitamineforskin">Vitamin E</a>:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> is a potent antioxidant as well, working as a free radical scavenger and destroyer. Have 400 I.U daily for a fortnight.</span></li>
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Here are some simple tips that can help treat and protect the skin from sun damage, </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Use sun block daily. Your sunscreen must have at least SPF 15. Cover up with shades, scarves and hats, for added protection.</span></li>
<li>Also, it would be prudent to not step out between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the sun is strongest</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">For severe pain and burning, soak cotton napkins in cold milk and place over the affected area. It is soothing and quickly relieves the pain and discomfort.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Ground oatmeal with a little honey should be applied immediately over the sunburn area. Leave on for half an hour; then rinse with cold water. It will relieve the burning and itching successfully.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">An effective tried and tested remedy is yogurt and lime. Mix 3 spoons of yogurt with a few drops of lime. The moment you get home, apply this blend all over your body (especially, the sun exposed parts) and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse off. This therapy helps get rid of day-to-day sun damage effectively and efficiently fights of the ravages of aging.</span></div>
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-29069148952245984492012-04-15T21:34:00.000-07:002013-07-01T01:42:44.956-07:00Manage Psoriasis at Home: Remedies and Natural Treatment <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As per a paper published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, the prevelence of psoriasis is poorly understood and ranges from less than 1% to 8.5% among adults. The condition is </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">extremely painful and results in significant disfiguration of the skin. It is a persistent skin ailment; and regular flare ups and subsides is an important symptom of psoriasis. There is no known cure for the disorder; nevertheless, certain home remedies for psoriasis can help reduce the intensity and frequency of flare ups appreciably. </span></i><br />
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It is a skin condition which is characterized by the following set of symptoms. These set of symptoms are used to identify the condition, </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Patches of inflamed, raised, red skin; along with white flaking scales.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Itching</span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_68766713">N</a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">ails become discolored and loose</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The skin may get cracked and blistered with occassional bleeding</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If neglected and untreated, <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2011/09/natural-arthritis-treatment-homeopathy.html">pain and stiffness in the joints</a> may develop. This condition is refered to as psoriatic arthritis. </span></li>
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In psoriasis, the patches of inflamed, red skin occur because the cells of the skin multiply a lot faster than it would normally. Under normal conditions, the cells of the skin originate within the deep layers of the skin; and take approximately twenty eight days to reach the surface, and then get sloughed off. In case of psoriasis, this process takes only eight days.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The new skin cells accumulate very quickly, consequently, they do not mature and shed. As a result, the skin gets inflamed, raised and red. Eventually, scaly, silvery-white patches develop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The exact cause for this accelerated skin growth is not known; however, genetics is an important contributing factor. There are some other caustive factors that have been identified which include, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Prompt and timely treatment of psoriasis is essential to prevent aggravation of the condition. Home remedies, herbal cures and supplements help to control flare ups and exacerbations; and most people experience improvement in about a month.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Keep your <a href="http://dermatology-skin-health.knoji.com/causes-of-dry-skin-home-remedies-and-natural-moisturizers-for-dry-skin/">skin well moisturized</a>. Prevent dryness of skin that will in turn prevent itching.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Use a humidifier in winters and dry weather conditions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/smokingandtobacco">Quit smoking</a>; also, do not be exposed to second hand smoke. People who smoke are twice as likely to suffer from psoriasis as against non smokers.</span></li>
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Here are some supplements and nutrients that are beneficial in treatment of psoriasis, <br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><i>Vitamin A:</i> Vitamin A</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> is dubbed ‘the skin vitamin’; it promises you a healthy skin and speeds up healing. Take 25000 IU every day for 15 days, and then reduce to alternate days. Furthermore, do consult your physician before embarking on to long term supplementation.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin E: </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/vitamineforskin">vitamin E</a> is a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent cellular damage. Typically 400 IU per day is prescribed to manage this skin ailment. Excellent food sources include: wheat germ, <a href="http://nutrition1.knoji.com/avocado-health-benefits/">avocadoes</a>, seeds and nuts.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><i>Omega 3 fatty acids:</i> Take a supplement of this <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/10/essential-fatty-acids-deficiency.html">essential fatty acids</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> daily; it is known to have a favorable effect on psoriasis by reducing inflammation. Natural sources of omega 3 fatty acids include cold water fish such as mackerel, herring and salmon.</span></li>
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Here are some home remedies that have been found to be very beneficial in the management and treatment of this skin condition, </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Flax seeds:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2010/06/flax-seeds-promote-healthy-hair-growth.html">Flax seeds</a> are packed with omega 3 fatty acids; consuming 3 spoons of roasted flax seeds daily is advised to manage psoriasis exacerbations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Grape seed extract:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> grape seed is a potent antioxidant that wards off damage t the skin cells successfully. Taking 100 mg daily is recommended. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Aloe Vera: </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">apply <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/06/health-benefits-of-aloe-vera-for-skin.html">aloe vera gel</a> over the affected areas, 2 to 3 times every day; aloe vera soothes the inflamed and red areas of the skin, decreases itching and prevents the skin from drying out.</span></li>
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In addition to the host of home remedies there are certain herbal teas that are considered to be of high value in the management and treatment of this condition. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Herbal teas have immense medicinal value. Make a decoction of mint, lemongrass, holy basil and <a href="http://shwetashah.suite101.com/ginger-for-gassy-stomach-arthritis-pain-relief-with-ginger-tea-a309509">ginger</a>. Let these herbs steep in a bowl of hot water for about 10 minutes. Add juice of one lime and consume this twice daily. </span></div>
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A multidisciplinary approach in the management and treatment is considered to be very effective. </div>
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-26238160501614371672012-04-11T03:00:00.000-07:002013-07-01T23:55:15.508-07:00Sore Throat (Throat Infection) Home Remedies: Treat Throat Pain Naturally<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<em><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As per reports, approximately 2.4 million ER visits in United States are attributed to throat related complaints, with sore throat being the most common. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Sore throat can be extremely unpleasant, however, it responds really well to home remedies that not only allay sore throat pain, but also treat throat inflammation. </span></em><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What are the causes of Sore Throat and Throat Pain? </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Throat infection is a scratchy, itchy and burning sensation that begins at the back of the mouth and extends to the middle of the throat. When the throat gets infected, the body responds by sending more blood to the area, along with WBCs to combat the infectious agents; this causes swelling, redness and pain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2011/04/home-remedy-for-allergies-homeopathy.html">Allergies</a>, bacterial infection and viral infection are the commonest causes for soreness of the throat. In 80% of the cases viral infection results in sore throat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Soreness due to <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/conjuctivitissymptoms">viral infection</a> develops rather slowly, and is milder, as compared to bacterial infection. Draining of excess fluid from the nose and sinuses causes the throat to get sore. On the other hand, bacterial infection, such as strep throat, strikes suddenly, causing severe pain and fever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Throat infection may be accompanied by certain other features such as:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.com/2011/06/treating-earaches-with-home-remedies.html">Pain in the ears</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Difficulty while swallowing</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Altered timber of voice</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Lymph nodes under the jaw swell.</span></li>
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Here are some simple remedies that can help treat throat infections, </div>
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<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin C:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> vitamin C is a powerful immune system booster. It helps fight upper respiratory tract infections that cause soreness of the throat. What’s more, <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/vitaminforskin">vitamin C</a> is invaluable for people who suffer from frequent and seasonal allergies. Have a supplement daily for about 5 days; alternatively step up your intake of vitamin C rich foods such as limes, sweet limes, oranges, apples, etc.</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Turmeric:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> curcumin present in the herb is a potent anti-inflammatory agent and an infection fighter. Add a <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/NSAIDsturmeric">spoon of turmeric</a> to boiled milk or water and consume thrice daily for speedy cure. Also, turmeric boiled in water can be used as an effective gargle. </span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Echinacea:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> has strong anti viral and anti bacterial properties that fight infections. Start an Echinacea supplement the moment you feel you are going to develop a sore throat.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Experts advise having herbal teas to manage sore throat effectively and quickly. Steep about 5 leaves of holy basil, 5 leaves of mint, a <a href="http://metabolism.knoji.com/rapid-weight-loss-with-cinnamon/">cinnamon stick</a>, and a few cloves, in hot water for 15 minutes. Consume this decoction twice daily. It will afford rapid relief from the pain and inflammation. Holy basil boosts the immune mechanism and helps fight infections; clove allays pain rapidly, cinnamon has a warming and comforting effect and battles fever; while mint soothes irritation and inflammation.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Zinc:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> zinc lozenges have proved to be successful in the management of sore throat. Zinc shortens the duration of cold and reduces irritation and inflammation quickly.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Garlic:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <a href="http://shwetashah.suite101.com/amazing-garlic--fights-infection-cancer--hypertension-a295558">Garlic</a> is another decidedly powerful anti bacterial and anti viral herb that helps treat infections and inflammations. Grate a flake of garlic and add 2 spoons of honey to it. Consume this twice daily. It affords relief within a couple of hours.</span></span></li>
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Here are some tips to help cure throat pain, </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Use a humidifier to keep the throat lubricated; this is especially important if you live in a dry area.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Steadily avoid triggers such as smoke, dust, pollen, etc.</span></li>
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-25394386816324350312012-04-09T05:18:00.000-07:002013-07-02T00:00:22.811-07:00Home Remedies to Treat Nausea: Nausea Natural Cures<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>There are a host of home remedies for nausea and vomiting; herbal remedies for nausea depend upon what causes nausea, and will help allay the queasiness and uncomfortable sensation quickly.This article provides insight into the natural cures its appropriate treatment</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Nausea is an uncomfortable, sick sensation that is associated with vomiting, exhaustion, excessive salivation and loss of appetite. Nausea without vomiting may occur; or there may be one or more episodes of throwing up. The muscles of the stomach relax, and the normal contractions that push the food downwards in to the small intestine, shift in to reverse and the stomach contents regurgitate through the esophagus in to the mouth and out of the body.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Food poisoning:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> spoilt food or foods that contain bacteria are the commonest cause for GI upsets which trigger nausea and vomiting to get rid of the toxic matter. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Alcohol abuse:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> excessive <a href="http://alcohol-consumption-hangovers.knoji.com/alcoholism-causes-and-symptoms-home-remedies-and-supplements-to-treat-alcoholism-and-withdrawal-symptoms/">intake of alcohol</a> has been associated with episodes of throwing up.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Pregnancy:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> pregnancy is almost always lined to <a href="http://stayhealthyduringpregnancy.blogspot.in/2012/03/what-is-morning-sickness-home-remedies.html">morning sickness</a>. This occurs due to high levels of hormones released during pregnancy. Also, during pregnancy oscillations occur in the blood sugar level and this too sets off nausea and queasiness.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">PMS:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2010/03/managing-pre-menstrual-syndrome-dietary.html">premenstrual syndrome</a> is associated with nausea as well; nausea occurs due to elevated levels of hormones in the week preceding the menstrual period.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Certain drugs and medicines:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> some medications are responsible for nausea and vomiting, such as chemotherapy drugs for cancer treatment.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Over eating:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> especially, greasy oily and rich food is a significant cause</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Certain smells:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> strong smells and odors like perfumes, or smoke may make you nauseous</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://morning-sickness.knoji.com/ginger-treats-motion-sickness-effectively/">Motion sickness</a>:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> occasionally some people feel queasy and nauseous when travelling, particularly on winding roads.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Stress:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.com/2010/03/yoga-asana-to-de-clutter-and-pacify.html">Stress</a>, anguish, apprehension and <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/08/manage-depression-and-anxiety-with.html">anxiety</a> result in an unsettled stomach and queasiness</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Home remedies provide immense relief in case of nausea related to pregnancy, motion sickness and stress. If you have eaten something foul, it would be better to not fight the <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/antacidseffects">vomit reflex</a>, since vomiting will help eject the noxious matter that you have ingested.</span></div>
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<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Peppermint:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> peppermint may be taken in the form of tea or a pill. You can also use peppermint essential oil to quell nausea. Gently massage the abdomen with the essential oil; it is exceedingly beneficial. Peppermint allays <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.com/2011/06/magnesium-for-health-magnesium.html">intestinal cramps</a> and acts like a GI tonic.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The following measures will aid in decreasing the sensation of nausea and queasiness quickly:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Focus on your breathing; <a href="http://yoga.knoji.com/are-you-breathing-correctly-how-to-use-pranayama-to-fight-stress-and-aging/">breathe gently and slowly</a>. Try to not think about feeling nauseous.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Know your triggers and steer clear of them, such as strong smells, odors, smoke, perfumes, etc.</span></li>
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-11341536171988089942012-04-02T01:49:00.000-07:002013-06-27T02:42:08.277-07:00Treat Osteoporosis Naturally with Home Remedies: Treatment Guidelines and Screening<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Osteoporosis or loss of bone density results in thousands of bone fractures every year. Consequently, it is very essential to have regular screening , understand the various causes and treatment guidelines in order to prevent the disorder. There are natural treatment guidelines including dietary and lifestyle modifications that reduce the chances of avoiding pain and fractures later on.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Osteoporosis means ‘porous bones’; it is a condition wherein there occurs a reduction in the mineral content of bones and weakening of their structure, making them vulnerable to fractures.</span><br />
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The condition is associated with certain risk factors,</div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It is more frequently seen in women; older men experience it as well, however, their bones are denser and consequently, the bone loss is less severe. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">After menopause there occurs a sharp decline in the level of the hormone estrogen, and this is relate to osteoporosis in women. Estrogen helps the body absorb calcium and keeps the bones healthy and strong.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A lack of weight bearing exercise poses as a risk factor for the occurrence of osteoporosis.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A diet that lacks calcium is another significant risk factor too.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Under weight people and small-boned people are at a higher risk too.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A family history of the disorder increases your chances of developing the condition.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Those who have taken <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.com/2011/06/types-of-epilepsy-epilepsy-causes-home.html">anti epileptic drugs</a> or anti-convulsants or steroids for prolonged periods are prone as well</span></li>
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Some of the common symptoms associated with the condition include,<b> </b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Gradual loss of height accompanied by the development of a stooped posture.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Severe backache</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Fracture of the spine or hip or wrist.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Dental X rays detect bone loss in the jaw.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A bone density study conducted or a DEXA (dual energy X ray Absorptiometry) can help in understanding the bone mass concentration</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In case of bone or joint pain and discomfort X ray of the spine or feet or hips is advised.</span></li>
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Some home remedies and dietary suggestions to treat osteoporosis include, </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Calcium:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> step up your intake of milk, yogurt, cheese, fish, broccoli and almonds. These are packed with calcium; and support bone health and augment bone strength. Supplementation is also a must, 500 mg daily.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin D: </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">a supplement of 200 I.U. is prescribed. Vitamin D promotes strong bones and reduces the risk of fractures. It ensures that calcium is well absorbed by the body.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Magnesium:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> eat plenty of dark green leafy vegetables, nuts and legumes; they are loaded with the mineral. This mineral makes sure that the calcium stays in the bones.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Boron:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> boron helps decrease bone loss and is also known to increase the effect of estrogen as well as vitamin D. Incorporate lots of almonds, raisins, peanuts, prunes, bananas and broccoli in to your diet.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The following tips will help you prevent the occurrence of osteoporosis and also help manage the condition in those who have developed it:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Regular exercise, at least thrice<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a week is a must</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Quit smoking.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Restrict your consumption of alcohol.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When you take supplements, do ensure that you have consulted your physician; when it comes to supplements, more is not always better. Doubling your dose of calcium supplement tends to interfere with the benefits of magnesium and zinc; so don’t go overboard.</span></li>
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-24505594997452963582012-03-30T00:37:00.000-07:002013-07-02T02:42:09.341-07:00What is Diverticulitis?: Home Remedies for Colonic Diverticular Disorder<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Diverticulitis is a lifestyle disease that develops due to insufficient exercise and consuming a diet that is lacking in fiber. The prevelence of the condition is estimated at 5% in younger age groups and increases with advancing age. Early diagnosis and treatment of diverticulitis is very essential to ward off complications. There are a host of natural remedies and dietary suggestions that help manage the symptoms of this colonic disorder successfully, and prevent flare ups.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The inner lining of the colon pushes through the muscle layer that limits it; and forms a pouch. This out-pouching is called diverticulosis. Food gets caught in the pouch and this leads to inflammation and infection. This serious inflammatory condition is called diverticulitis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">By and large, the key cause for the occurrence of diverticulitis is a<a href="http://digestive-health.knoji.com/dietary-fiber-improves-digestion-fights-cancer-and-helps-in-weight-loss/"> low fiber diet</a>. When your diet lacks fiber, your colon works harder than usual to expel feces; and straining aggravates the condition. Wastes and feces move slowly through the bowel, thereby, allowing more time for the food to get caught within the pouch, resulting in inflammation and infection. </span><br />
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Other caustive factors include indiscriminate use of NSAIDs, ciggarette smoking, caffeine intake, alcohol abuse, etc. </div>
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In most cases the condition is usually asymptomatic, however some of the common symptoms associated with it include, </div>
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<li>Avoid NSAIDs. Opt for natural products like tumeric and garlic to deal with inflammatory conditions and pain. </li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Drink 2 to 2 and ½ liters of water every day. Water drives out toxins from the colon and sluices the GI tract clean and detoxifies that body. </span></li>
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Diet acts as a natural cure for the management of diverticulitis. Here are some simple home remedies and dietary suggestions that can help in the management of the condition. </div>
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<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Psyllium seeds:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> are packed with dietary fiber. Soak a spoon of psyllium seeds in a bowl of warm water for 20 to 30 minutes; consume. <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/08/psyllium-fiber-as-colon-cleanse.html">Psyllium seeds</a> add bulk to the stool and scrape the colon clean. Psyllium seeds can help get rid of old, encrusted waste matter successfully.</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Dates:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> combat the most obstinate case of constipation almost instantaneously. Dates are chock full of beta D glucan, a dietary fiber that adds bulk to feces and facilitates rapid expulsion from the colon, thus lowering its transit time within the colon. Consume 5 to 10 dates every night</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Peppermint tea:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> peppermint is known to sooth the lining of the gastro-intestinal system. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory and allays spasms and pains in the abdomen. Have 200 ml of peppermint tea daily.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Chamomile tea is recommended by most nutritionists and experts. Steep a spoon of fresh or dried chamomile in a bowl of hot water for about half an hour; have this decoction twice daily. Chamomile is a potent anti-inflammatory which soothes the mucus membrane of the GI canal. It treats inflammations and gastric upsets effectively.</span></li>
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-50970206703786540102012-03-25T23:03:00.000-07:002013-06-30T23:07:34.692-07:00What is Vaginal Yeast Infection?: Home Remedies and Natural Treatment for Vaginal Thrush<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As per the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 75% of all females suffer from vaginal yeast infection in their life time. Also referred to Genitovulvar candidiasis, the condition is associated with overgrowth of normal yeast found in the vagina. The condition is associated with several unpleasent symptoms and is often very distressing. Fortunately there are certain home remedies and natural treatment options that can be helpful. </span></i><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What is Vaginal Yeast Infection?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Candidia albicans is the microbe that is responsible for vaginal thrush/infection. The microorganism is normally present in our body in small, harmless proportions, in warm, moist areas; however, under certain circumstances, their population increases and they produce various yeast infection symptoms.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">White, or white-yellow, curd-like discharge. It may be smelly or odorless.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Intense itching and burning around the vagina</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Redness of the external genital area.</span></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What Causes Vaginal Thrush?</span></b><br />
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There are several factors that can contribute towards development of vaginal yeast infection. Some of these factors include, </div>
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<li> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When the normal balance of the yeast population gets disturbed or the pH of the vagina gets imbalanced, an ideal condition is generated which brings about a multiplication and proliferation of the yeast microbe. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Wearing tight jeans and nylon underwear is a huge contributing factor. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The risk of developing thrush also increases during pregnancy when hormonal changes occur. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Using contraceptives or spermicides is another significant cause. Use of <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2010/02/hormone-use-and-breast-cancer-are.html">HRT</a> can also increase the risk of development of vaginal yeast infections</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://diabetes.knoji.com/medicinal-foods-to-manage-diabetes-and-keep-the-blood-sugar-level-in-check/">Diabetes</a> is a predisposing factor.</span> </li>
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Fortunately there are certain home remedies that can help in the management of yeast infections<b>,</b> </div>
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<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin C:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.com/2011/05/role-of-vitamin-c-in-enhancing-health.html">vitamin C</a> is an infection fighter and immune system booster. You could take a vitamin C supplement twice daily for about a week. It will help decrease the symptom of candidiasis almost immediately. Also, ensure that your diet has plenty of bell peppers, oranges, limes, <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/grapesandantiaging">grapes</a>, papayas and apples. These are generously loaded with the vitamin.</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Tea tree oil:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> the <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.com/2010/02/aromatherapy-to-treat-acne.html">tea tree essential oil</a> is infinitely beneficial for thrush symptoms. Tea tree is an effective anti-fungal and helps allay itching and burning around the vagina. Add 2 to 3 drops of the essential oil to a tumbler of water and use it as a vaginal wash daily. </span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Echinacea:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> this herb stimulates the WBCs to destroy the multiplying yeast; it is a powerful immune system fortifier. Experts recommend that if you are prone to repeated yeast infections; take a supplement or tincture of the herb for 3 weeks. Thereafter stop the supplement for 1 week and restart for another 3 weeks. This will reduce the frequency and intensity of the symptoms of thrush.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Fenugreek seeds:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> fenugreek seeds are extremely beneficial for thrush. Soak about 5 spoons of the seed in water for half an hour. Then boil the same in a bowl of water for 20 minutes. Use this decoction as a vaginal wash daily for a month for quick and long lasting results.</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Y</span></i><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">ogurt:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> nutritionists state that consuming a bowl of yogurt daily is useful for women who have a predisposition for yeast infection. Yogurt is packed with <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/antacidseffects">pro-biotics</a> which reduce the incidence of yeast infections.</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></i><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Garlic:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> garlic is another potent infection fighter. Consuming one flake of garlic diminishes the growth of Candidia albicans appreciably.</span></li>
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In addition to the home remedies, there are certain tips that can be handy in managing yeast infection and preventing the recurrence of Vaginal candidiasis infection, </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Wear only cotton under wear. Stop wearing panty hose.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Avoid tight jeans</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Don’t use deodorized tampons</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Use a mild soap to wash the genital area. Maintain strict hygiene levels.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Limit your intake of starch and sugary foods; given that yeast feeds on sugar.</span> </li>
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-17443653998362982752012-03-20T01:07:00.000-07:002013-06-30T22:39:09.339-07:00Home Remedies to Treat Earache and Ear Infections: Natural Treatment for Ear Pain<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Otitis or infection of the ear is associated severe ear pain which may be attributed to a host of caustive factors. Middle ear infection, inner ear infection, swimmer’s ear or outer ear infection, whatever may be the cause, an earache hurts a lot. Though the condition can affect individuals of any age group, it is frequently observed in children and young adults. There are several natural earache cures and home remedies which promise to speed up the process of healing.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Ear pain results from infection, inflammation and swelling of the outer canal of the ear or the membrane separating the outer ear from the middle ear. Eustachian tube blockage is an important etiological factor, since there occurs an accumulation of pus and fluids that trigger pain and heaviness within the ear. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Typically, microbes, such as bacteria, virus and fungi cause ear pain; this usually occurs due to an infection in the upper respiratory system and <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/zerodisease">common cold</a>. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Muffled hearing </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Popping sensation in the ear</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Clear discharge, or a bloody yellow-green discharge </span></li>
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There are several natural cures and home remedies that are effective in management of ear troubles. These natural home based remedies include, </div>
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<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Garlic oil:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> Garlic is a potent infection fighter. It helps decrease the population and activity of most microbes, thus checking infection promptly. Instill 2 to 3 drops of garlic oil in the affected ear, thrice every day.</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Lavender oil;</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> Lavender oil <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/NSAIDsturmeric">reduces inflammation</a> and pain quickly. It also allays discomfort and itching in the ear. Apply a drop to the outside of the ear and rub gently. Use frequently through the day.</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Eucalyptus oil:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> Eucalyptus oil also battles infection effectively. It opens the Eustachian tube, reduces heaviness and pressure in the era, and helps in the drainage of pus and fluids. Add 5 drops of the oil to a bowl of boiling water; place a towel over the head and inhale the vapors. Follow this twice daily.</span></li>
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In addition there are some herbs and supplements that have been found effective in the management and treatment of earache, </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Echinacea:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> this herb clears up infection rapidly. It enhances the working of the immune system, and is rather effective when the ear pain is due to upper respiratory trouble.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin C:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/05/role-of-vitamin-c-in-enhancing-health.html">vitamin C</a> perks up the function of the immune system as well. It fights infections; and importantly, prevents recurrences. You may take a supplement daily (500 mg twice daily for 1 week), or have a glass of lime juice every morning. Also incorporate bell peppers, tomatoes, chilies, oranges, sweet limes and guavas in the diet.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin A:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/05/vitamin-for-skin-eyes-and-immunity.html">vitamin A</a> is an equally powerful immunity booster. Taken in conjunct with vitamin C it speeds up healing. Take a 25000 I.U. supplement daily for a week. </span></li>
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-82879744327343364652012-03-15T01:24:00.000-07:002013-06-30T23:12:46.426-07:00Home Remedies for Muscle Pain: Treating Muscle Aches using Natural Treatment<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Though not at all serious, muscle pain and muscle cramps can be a very uncomfortable condition; consequently, understanding the cause of muscle pain and relieving muscle pain quickly is very important. There are a host of home remedies and natural treatment options to relive muscle pain and treat muscle soreness promptly</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Soreness, pain and stiffness of the muscle develop as a consequence of overdoing a certain physical activity, such as overextending yourself, running the marathon, lifting a heavy bag, <a href="http://diabetes.factoidz.com/exercise-for-diabetics-yoga-postures-to-keep-blood-sugar-levels-in-check/">excessive exercise</a> or digging the garden. This type of muscle pain begins 1 to 2 days after the physical activity and may last for almost a week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Any new and strenuous physical activity triggers muscle pain. Pain is an indication of microscopic tear within the muscle, which rebuilds in a few days. Almost all activities cause the muscle to lengthen against force, and consequently generate this type of injury, thereby, setting off muscular soreness</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Muscle spasms or muscle cramps occur when the muscle unexpectedly contracts and fails to relax. <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/06/magnesium-for-health-magnesium.html">Cramps</a> commonly occur in the calf, foot, or thigh; they occur at any time, even during sleep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">On the other hand, a muscle spasm does not occur due to an injury; the exact cause is unknown. By and large, an inequity in the minerals – calcium and <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/06/magnesium-for-health-magnesium.html">magnesium</a>, which manage contraction and relaxation of muscles, is a significant triggering factor. Also, inadequate intake of fluids can prompt the occurrence of a cramp. Other triggers include: wearing high heels, sleeping with the bedding tightly wrapped around the legs and excessive exercise during the day.</span></div>
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Here are some simple supplements and dietary suggestions to relive muscle pain and aches, </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Calcium and Magnesium supplements:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/calciumbenefits">calcium</a> and magnesium controls the contraction and relaxation of a muscle. Consequently, a deficiency of these minerals sets off muscular pain and aches. Consult your doctor and start these supplements for about 2 to 3 weeks.</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></i><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin E:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> vitamin E supplement is recommended for those who experience exercise-related muscle pain and cramps. Vitamin E is also beneficial for night-time cramps.</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></i><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Bromelain:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> is an enzyme that exerts powerful <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/NSAIDsturmeric">anti inflammatory properties</a>.<i> </i>It helps allay inflammation and swelling, and drains out excess fluid from the site of muscle injury. Bromelain is available as a supplement; rich natural source of the enzyme is pineapple. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">An essential oil massage is the most effective remedy to manage muscle pain and aches. In fact, they work almost instantaneously. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Blend together 10 ml of a carrier oil, such as, sesame seed oil or almond oil, with 5 drops of Clove essential oil, 3 drops Ginger essential oil and 5 drops Nutmeg essential oil. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">These oils tone and warm the muscles and also release tight knotted tension after heavy physical activity. <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.com/2011/04/aromatherapy-for-clearing-mind-and.html">Aromatherapy</a> has the potential to benefit tired and aching muscles, particularly when they are cold and contracted. </span></li>
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Here are some simple life style related suggestions that can help relive muscle pain, </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Drink plenty of water before, during and after an exercise. Always warm-up before the and stretch after the exercise session to relax the muscles. Stretching exercises reduce the risk of post work out soreness appreciably. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Extreme soreness can be relieved by applying ice to the inflamed area.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">To ease cramps in the foot or calves, grab the toes of the foot and flex the foot, very gently towards the knee. Simultaneously massage the calf in order to relax the muscle.</span></li>
<li>Regular <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2011/06/introduction-to-yoga-for-beginners.html">yoga sessions</a> help improve muscle flexibility and reduce the risk of muscle pain and cramps. </li>
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-34867936470666160222012-03-13T20:37:00.000-07:002013-07-02T00:15:53.390-07:00Treat Insomnia Naturally with Herbs: Cures and Tips for Sleep Disorder<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As per a poll conducted by National Sleep Foundation in 2002, approximately half the adults suffer from insomnia or sleeplessness; with varying degree of severity. There are several different causes of insomnia ranging from medical to psychological and effectiveness of home remedies and natural treatment often varies, depending upon the cause. However, making an effort to improve sleep naturally and opting for natural sleep aids is very important, given that, sleeping pills have a tendency to make you addicted to them.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep, not able to stay asleep or constantly waking up earlier than planned. Sleep disorders that last only for a couple of nights does not mean you have insomnia. Chronic sleeplessness and sleep disturbances, lasting for months or years characterizes insomnia.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Cannot sleep all night</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Wakes up frequently and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>/ or too early</span></li>
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There are several causes that are linked with sleeplessness and insomina. Some of the leading causes include, </div>
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<li>Hormonal imbalances and conditions like restless leg syndrome contribute to sleeplessness. </li>
<li>A major illness, emotion turmoil or trauma and psychological upheavals are significant factors</li>
<li>Physical pain may contribute to sleeplessness as well. </li>
<li>Dietary factors lays an important role in sleep disorders; so does your lifestyle pattern</li>
<li>Certain psychotrophic drugs and medications can also trigger the onset of some of the symptoms. </li>
<li>Medical conditions including neurological disorders, hypertension, dementia, etc are also linked with the condition. </li>
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Here are some natural herbal remedies considered beneficial in the management of sleep disorders and insomnia, </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Chamomile Tea </b><br />
<b>Induces Restful Sleep</b></td></tr>
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<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Valerian:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> Valerian is a potent sleep inducer. It soothes frayed nerves and promotes good, sound sleep. 250 to 500 mg at bedtime is recommended. Taper off your dosage once you start seeing improvement.</span></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Chamomile tea:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> chamomile tea is another very effective sleep aid. It encourages relaxation and repose and greatly reduces stress, thus making it easier to fall asleep. Have 1 cup of chamomile tea every evening.</span></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">St. John’s Wort:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> this herb is known to increase the levels of sleep inducing chemical serotonin; it eases anxiety and anguish and helps you to have a peaceful sleep.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Among the various natural insomnia remedies are dietary supplements; they promise you quick and peaceful sleep without the threat of any side effects.</span></div>
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<li>C<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">alcium and magnesium supplements:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> experts recommend having calcium and magnesium supplements before bedtime. Occasionally, a <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/calciumbenefits">deficiency of calcium</a> and / or magnesium is known to trigger</span></li>
<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin B complex:</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> take a <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/10/health-benefits-of-vitamin-b12-vitamin.html">vitamin B complex</a> twice daily. Vitamin B is known to ease stress and anxiety; it also soothes the nervous system and helps you to calm down.</span></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Natural Treatment to Improve Sleep</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Aromatherapy is an effective tool to combat insomnia. Several essential oils have proved to be decidedly useful in the management of sleep disorders; they bring on restful and sound sleep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Sprinkle a couple of drops of Lavender essential oil on the pillow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Before retiring to the bed, take a warm bath; not hot, just warm. Add Lavender, Frankincense or Chamomile essential oil to the water.</span></div>
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In addition to the various home remedies and supplements, there are certain lifestyle tips that can help in the cure of insomnia and induce sleep. Here are some of the tips, </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Exercise at least thrice a week; it banishes stress and helps you sleep soundly through the night. Yoga poses are also beneficial to relive stress and improve sleep. However, never exercise in the evening and night, it makes you alert.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Stick to a fixed sleep pattern.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Use your bed only for sleeping, not to eat or watch television.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Steer clear of alcohol, tobacco and caffeine.</span></li>
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-57465206749320139792012-03-07T01:13:00.000-08:002013-07-02T02:54:15.991-07:00Home Remedies for Wart Removal and Treatment<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Wart is a common skin complaint; though the prevelence of the condition is poorly understood. Reports have suggested the prevelence may vary from 0.9% to 12% of the general population. Non genital warts in healthy individuals are harmless and typically fade away naturally. However there are a host of home remedies and natural treatment options that can help in removal of warts mandated due to cosmetic reasons. </span></i><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What are the different types of Warts?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Warts are tiny </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">growths on the skin</span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> that are by and large, not dangerous. There are different types or forms of this skin lesion. They may grow singly or in groups, they may itch or bleed, though they are usually painless.</span></span> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Plantar Warts are the </b><br />
<b>most common type</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">They are usually classified based on the location at which they are found, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b>Warts on Hand/ Common Warts:</b> A common form manifests as a flat or faintly raised growth, generally on the fingers and hands.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b>Warts on Feet/ Plantar Warts:</b> <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A plantar form is seen as a flat or somewhat raised bump on the base of the foot, and may resemble a callus.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b>Genital Warts:</b> <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A genital form is seen as a red-pink growth, having a small, flower-like top, and appears around the genitals or the anus. These are considered serious, given that, unlike the other warts they are extremely infectious; and some even raise the peril of cervical, penile or skin cancer.</span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">What Causes Warts and are they <b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Contagious? </span></b></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">The chief cause of these skin lesions is HPV or Human Papilloma Virus infection. This virus enters the superficial layer of the skin through an abrasion or a cut. After infection occurs, it may take several months for the wart to manifest. </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Poor immunity</span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> plays a contributing role in the development of these skin lesions.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Common and planter forms are somewhat infectious. Touching them causes a release of the virus, which can infect others. Scratching them can cause them to break up and bleed, thus, making them more contagious.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Indirect infection can also occur via floors in bathrooms and swimming pools. People who have a cut or scratch on the soles of the feet are particularly susceptible.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Genital forms are highly contagious and spread via sexual intercourse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Natural Wart Removal Treatment</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here are some natural treatment options for the management of these lesions. These natural remedies help in reducing the size and occurrence, </span></div>
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<li><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></i><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin A:</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/05/vitamin-for-skin-eyes-and-immunity.html">Vitamin A</a> is essential for good skin health. It also helps boost immunity and eliminates skin growths effectively. A supplement of 50000 IU, twice daily is recommended for 10 days.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin E:</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/vitamineforskin">Vitamin E</a> is another effective nutrient that helps maintain healthy skin. Experts advocate 1 capsule daily. Also, applying vitamin E oil helps heal the wart faster.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamin C:</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/05/role-of-vitamin-c-in-enhancing-health.html">Vitamin C</a> is a powerful virus-fighter. Take 1000 mg thrice daily. Additionally, the tablet, mix with a little bit of water and apply to the wart.</span></span></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Home Remedies to remove Warts </span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here are some simple home remedies and natural treatment options for the removal, </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Goldenseal for Warts</span></b></td></tr>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Tea tree essential oil:</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2010/02/aromatherapy-to-treat-acne.html">Tea tree oil</a> is the most potent anti-septic aroma oil. A skin compress of tea tree essential oil will yield beneficial results. It helps kill the virus and speeds up healing.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Garlic oil:</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> Garlic oil is another potent remedy for warts. Garlic has always been considered a powerful infection fighter. Using the oil every day as a skin compress is highly useful.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Goldenseal:</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> soak a swab of cotton in a tincture of goldenseal and apply over the wart. Goldenseal enhances immunity and destroys the virus that causes warts.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Stubborn and obstinate warts which may not respond to corrosive treatments are managed by freezing. The doctor will freeze the wart with liquid nitrogen. This is effective in 70 - 80 % of patients. It is not apt for those areas of the skin that have poor blood supply and is not recommended in children. Also, it is fraught with a risk of causing damage to the underlying </span><a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/acnetreatmentaromatherapy"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">tissues and scarring</span></a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">. </span></span></div>
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Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-11951521845918760112012-03-04T20:40:00.000-08:002013-07-03T23:18:44.513-07:00Home Remedies to Improve Prognosis of Parkinson's Disease: L Dopa Treatment<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>As per the Parkison's Disease Foundation an estimated one million Americans suffer from the condition which results in an economic burden of approximately USD 25 billion. Globally there are approximately 10 million people suffering from the disorder. The prevelence of the condition increases with advancing age and males are more likely to suffer from the disorder compared to females. T</i><i>here is still no cure Parkinson’s disease,however using simple home remedies and natural treatment can help significantly improve the quality of life and improve the prognosis of the condition.</i><br />
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<b>What is Parkinson’s disease?</b><br />
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Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the nervous system. It usually strikes after 60 years of age; and is commoner in men than in women, though occassionally the condition may strike at an earlier age ( of 50 years). The symptoms are mild at first, but aggravate with time. The disorder was discovered by Dr. Parkinson, an English doctor, about 200 years ago.<br />
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Some of the early symptoms associated with the condition include,<br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Shaking and tremors</li>
<li>Mild <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2011/12/treating-hip-joint-pain-effectively.html">stiffness and pain of the joints</a></li>
<li>Stooped posture</li>
<li>Constipation</li>
<li>Difficulty while swallowing</li>
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<b>a person with Parkinson's </b><br />
<b>Disease </b></td></tr>
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As the disease progresses, the symptoms become more severe and pronounced along with manifestation of some other symptoms,<br />
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<li>Extreme rigidity of the body, known as ‘ cogwheel’ rigidity with trembling of the limbs associated with difficulty in walking</li>
<li>Constant ‘pin-rolling’ movements with impassive face, infrequent blinking, expressionless face and drooling</li>
<li>Obstinate constipation</li>
<li>Difficulty while swallowing and talking with speech becomes slow and soft </li>
<li>Slow and shuffling gait</li>
<li>Incontinence of stool and urine</li>
<li>Handwriting becomes small and spidery</li>
<li>Anxiety and <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2011/05/understanding-depression-cognitive.html">depression</a></li>
<li><a href="http://brain-health-neurology.factoidz.com/saffron-promotes-learning-and-boosts-memory/">Memory loss</a></li>
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<b>Causes of Parkinson’s Disease</b><br />
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The cells in the basal ganglia of the brain begin to die and stop producing a chemical called dopamine, which transmits impulses from nerve to nerve. An insufficiency of dopamine brings about progressive loss of muscular coordination, tremors and stiffness.<br />
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The exact cause for the production of dopamine reduces is not known ; however experts have indicated that viral infections of the brain, exposure to herbicides and use of anti psychotic drugs could be the probably risk factors. </div>
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<b>Home Remedies for Parkinson’s Disease</b></div>
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Here are some natural home remedies that can help in the effective management of the symptoms associated with parkinson's disease, <br />
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<li>Flax seed oil: flax seed oil nourishes the nerves and also boosts dopamine levels. 1 tablespoon of flax seed oil is recommended daily. </li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Cooked Fish is beneficial</b><br />
<b>in treatment of Parkinson's</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<li>Vitamin B6 rich foods: vitamin B6 works towards increasing the production of dopamine in the brain. Vitamin B 6 supplements are advocated by doctors, however, in case you are taking L-dopa; do not take B6 supplements without consulting your doctor, adverse interactions can occur. Food sources for vitamin B6 are: fish, liver, <a href="http://aging-anti-aging.factoidz.com/the-sweet-potato-is-a-powerful-anti-aging-food/">potatoes</a>, bananas and avocadoes.</li>
<li>Vitamin E rich foods: <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/vitamineforskin">vitamin E</a> is a <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/08/anti-oxidants-for-immunity-aging-skin.html">potent anti oxidant</a> which wards off damage to the cells of the body, including the dopamine-synthesizing cells in the brain. Experts say, vitamin E supplementation is beneficial for those who haven’t yet started conventional therapy. It helps slow down the progression of the disease. Also, include loads of walnuts, almonds, wheat germ and sunflower seeds in your daily diet.</li>
</ul>
<br />
<div>
<b>Parkinson’s Disease Prognosis and L-dopa Treatment</b></div>
<br />
The most effective treatment regimen for Parkinson's disease is levodopa, which is converted to dopamine in the brain. It helps allay the symptoms to some extent, but, long-term treatment with levodopa leads to disagreeable side effects (shortened response to each dose, <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.in/2011/06/magnesium-for-health-magnesium.html">involuntary movements and cramps</a>), and its use is delayed until motor impairment become very severe. <br />
It is somewhat difficult to predict how quickly the disorder will progress. The disease by itself is not fatal, and the life expectancy is similar to an individual not having the disease. Secondary complications, such as falling-related injuries, pneumonia and choking may be the cause of death. Nonetheless, with treatment and counseling, it is possible to decrease the intensity of the symptoms and enhance the quality of life.<br />
</div>
Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-67023166989161015562012-03-02T00:20:00.000-08:002013-07-03T04:49:38.840-07:00Treat Indigestion Naturally and Effectively: Home Remedies for Dyspepsia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<em>Estimated 20-25% of the population suffers from indigestion or dyspesia to varying degree of severity. In most cases, the condition is associated with non specific symptoms which not only interfere with an individuals productivity. While use of antacids is most recommended, long term use is often associated with dreaded side effects. Here are some home remedies and natural treatment options that can help treat it effectively.</em> <br />
<br />
<b>What Causes Indigestion?</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Hiatus Hernia is a </b><br />
<b>cause for Indigestion</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Dyspepsia occurs due to certain factors that raise the pressure within the abdomen, and thus, cause the contents of the stomach to move up in to the esophagus. The following factors have been considered to be high risk factors,<br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Remaining hungry for prolonged intervals of time</li>
<li>Over eating or consumption foods that are very spicy or oily. Higher consumption of processed foods or trans fats can also increase the frequency of dyspepsia</li>
<li>Hiatus hernia </li>
<li>Decreased tone of the esophageal sphincter</li>
<li>Excessive consumption of carbonated and caffeinated drinks</li>
<li>Having too much alcohol</li>
<li>Smoking </li>
<li>Obesity </li>
</ul>
Chronic conditions like <a href="http://cancer-therapy.factoidz.com/esophageal-cancer-and-how-to-prevent-it-foods-to-prevent-cancer-of-esophagus/">esophageal cancer</a> can also lead to it, espeically during the early stages of the disease. <br />
<br />
<b>Symptoms of Dyspepsia</b><br />
<br />
While in most cases indigestion is linked with non specific symptoms of distress in the chest, there are some indicative symptoms, <br />
<ul>
<li>Retrosternal burning, which is usually aggravated on bleching or increased intra-abdominal pressure due to strenous activities.</li>
<li>Abdominal bloating and flatulence</li>
<li>Generalized discomfort and heaviness in the abdomen</li>
<li>Abdominal cramps</li>
<li>Occassional nausea with vomitting and recurrent episodes of water brash. </li>
</ul>
<b>Home Remedies to Treat Indigestion</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Fennel Seeds help </b><br />
<b>treat indigestion</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Here are some simple home remedies that can help in the management of indigestion and prevent the recurrence of dyspepsia.<br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Fennel seeds: Munch on a tablespoon of fennel seeds after every meal. Fennel has powerful medicinal properties. It works as a spasmolytic and a wind reliever. It tones up the lining of the stomach and allays cramps, pain and abdominal discomfort. </li>
<li>Caraway seeds: Caraway seeds can ease gastric distress. The seeds are an excellent carminative and help in the discharge of wind. It treats flatulence and bloating of the abdomen successfully, relieving painful cramps and tightness in the abdomen almost instantaneously. It relaxes the entire gastrointestinal tract. Include caraway seeds in to your daily diet.</li>
<li>Mint and Ginger Decoction: Mint is a brilliant digestive; and so is ginger. They help ease spasms of the alimentary canal and decrease formation of gas. Menthol present in mint is the principal component that produces a GI-comforting effect. Gingerols present in ginger lessen inflammation and pain associated with gastric derangements. Drinking 250 ml of mint and ginger tea every morning helps ward off dyspeptic attacks effectively.</li>
</ul>
<b>Prevent dyspepsia Naturally</b><br />
<br />
<div>
Chronic and continual indigestion can be a big cause of worry. If neglected, it could develop in to a grave disease. There is a strong probability of developing irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis or peptic ulcer over a period of time. These guidelines will help you ward off indigestion and gastrointestinal derangements: </div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Don’t stay hungry for long periods of time. Have a small snack every 3 hours.</li>
<li>Do not rush through your meal. Always consume food in a calm and leisurely atmosphere. </li>
<li>Eat small, frequently meals through the day, avoid large, heavy ones.</li>
<li>Limit your intake of caffeinated carbonated beverages.</li>
<li>Quit smoking and limit the <a href="http://alcohol-consumption-hangovers.factoidz.com/alcoholism-causes-and-symptoms-home-remedies-and-supplements-to-treat-alcoholism-and-withdrawal-symptoms/">consumption of alcohol</a></li>
<li>Never lie down after a meal. Sit erect for about 30 minutes after eating, in order to prevent regurgitation of acid or food.</li>
</ul>
</div>
Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-26018208026322485752012-02-28T20:34:00.000-08:002013-07-04T00:45:57.377-07:00Home Remedies to Treat Lupus: Foods for Natural Treatment<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>A butterfly shaped rash on the face is usually the key sign of an auto immune disease called lupus. The progress and course of the disorder is unpredictable, however, several diet prescriptions and simple home remedies can help ease the symptoms and delay the progression of the disease.</i><br />
<div>
</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ax--7MRfplA/T02qKgYDulI/AAAAAAAAAmU/SojSiM76B1o/s1600/101px-Butterflyrash.jpg" uda="true" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Butterfly Skin Rash </b><br />
<b>and Lupus</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b>What is Lupus?</b><br />
<br />
Lupus is an auto immune disease, wherein, the cells of the immune system erroneously attack the healthy cells of the body. It is a chronic condition which is characterized by flare-ups and remissions. It causes a wide array of manifestations in various parts of the body. By and large, women are more prone to develop this condition than men. The condition is rather rare, and many sufferers don’t even know that they have; though it is a serious disease.<br />
<br />
<div>
Common manifestations of the disease are:</div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Skin rashes</li>
<li>Pain, inflammation and swelling of the joints which mimics symptoms of arthritis</li>
<li>Fever</li>
<li>Fatigue and exhaustion</li>
<li>Hair loss</li>
<li>Blurring of the vision</li>
<li>Swollen glands</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
The most preliminary symptom of the disease is a butterfly shaped rash on the face; it appears typically over the cheeks and bridge of the nose. Those suffering from lupus have a very strong tendency to sunburn.</div>
<br />
<div>
<b>What Causes Lupus?</b></div>
<br />
<div>
</div>
The functioning of the immune system goes wrong and it produces abnormal cells that travel through the body, attacking healthy cells. The exact and precise cause of the condition is not yet known. Certain infections, sunlight, childbirth, stress, sex hormones and heredity have been implicated in its development.<br />
<b></b><br />
<b>Home Remedies to Treat Lupus</b><br />
<div>
</div>
Here are some simple home remedies that can be beneficial in the management of this skin disorder,<br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Flax seed oil: flax seeds are a very rich source of essential fatty acids. Essential fatty acids (EFAs help reduce swelling and inflammations successfully. Flax seeds help diminish inflammatory processes in the kidneys, skin and joints. Consume about 5 spoons of roasted flax seeds daily or have 2 to 3 spoons of flaxseed oil.</li>
<li>Evening primrose oil: evening primrose oil is also a rich source of EFAs. GLA or gamma linoleic acid is a fatty acid found in evening primrose oil which our body converts to prostaglandins that regulate bodily functions. It has the potential to ease joint pains appreciably, reduces muscle strains and is also known to treat skin rashes and allergies. Doctors recommend 1000mg, thrice daily.</li>
<li>Selenium: selenium supplementation of 200 mcg daily is advocated by experts. This mineral has proved to be decidedly beneficial in the management of the symptoms of lupus. It exerts strong anti inflammatory benefits and also has powerful immune enhancing effects. </li>
</ul>
<b>Foods for Natural Treatment of Lupus</b><br />
<div>
</div>
Here are some dietary recommendations for the treatment and management of this condition,<br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Foods rich in vitamin B: vitamin complex is very essential to maintain the health of the skin, blood vessels, nerves and joints. The vitamin helps speed up healing of areas of the body that are damaged by the inflammatory process. Incorporate plenty of whole grains, legumes, milk and nuts in your daily diet.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Oranges and Vitamin C</b><br />
<b>Rich foods help in Lupus</b><br />
<b>Treatment</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<li>Foods rich in vitamin C: vitamin C is a powerful immune system booster and fortifier; it enhances immunity. It strengthens the immune and defense mechanisms of the body and minimizes the duration of any illness. It also acts as a potent anti oxidant, scavenging and destroying free radicals. Rich sources are: limes, lemons, berries, bell peppers, oranges, cherries, kiwi, mangoes and papayas.</li>
<li>Foods rich in vitamin E: vitamin E is essential for skin health. It too is a strong anti oxidant, and prevents oxidative damage to the body. This vitamin proffers the body with a multitude of preventive benefits and augments the working of the immune mechanism. Wheat germ, almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, safflower seeds and whole grains are good sources.</li>
</ul>
</div>
Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-57186222526921123672012-02-26T23:47:00.000-08:002013-07-04T00:36:28.137-07:00Home Remedies to deal with Chronic Fatigue: Foods and Natural Treatment<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>Chronic fatigue syndrome is a poorly understood condition characterized by persistent tiredness, along with flu-like systems. Estimates suggest that approximately 3 in every 100 adults suffer from this condition in varying degree of severity. In most cases, this disabling disorder is associated with an attenuated and frail immune system. There are a host of home remedies and diet suggestions that can help in effective and natural management of this condition. </i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Chronic Fatigue is </b><br />
<b>common disorder</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b>What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?</b><br />
<br />
<div>
It is a medical condition that is characterized by profound and constant tiredness and exhaustion. CFS is more likely to affect women than men. The individual feels exhausted and extremely weak and may also suffer from depression. The condition can affect individuals of any age, however the condition is more frequently observed among middle age and elderly individuals. </div>
<br />
<div>
While the exact cause of fatigue is not known, doctors say that a weak and impaired immune mechanism triggers its development. Those suffering from the disorder may also have auto-immune diseases such as lupus or thyroid dysfunction; and suffer from allergies.</div>
<br />
Furthermore, infectious agents like the Epstein Barr virus and Candida yeast have been incriminated in some cases.<br />
<br />
Some theories also suggest that low blood pressure, abnormal levels of some hormones and inflammation of the brain may cause 5his condition. Nonetheless, there is nothing conclusive so far.<br />
<br />
<div>
<b>Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms</b></div>
<br />
Presenting features of this syndrome complex are:<br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Constant or recurring weariness and exhaustion, lasting for 6 months and more; not better by rest.</li>
<li>Difficulty in sleeping and insomina are common symptoms</li>
<li>Difficulty in concentrating and carrying out day to day tasks</li>
<li>Diminished memory</li>
<li> Frequent and recurrent Headaches</li>
<li>Low grade fever, sore throat and body pain</li>
<li>Melancholia and depression</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Home Remedies to Treat Chronic Fatigue</b></div>
<div>
</div>
The chief objective of the management plan is to restore the healthy working of the immune and defense mechanisms of the body. The following natural remedies and supplements have been recommended to treat this syndrome complex:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Echinacea is a natural herb</b><br />
<b>to fight fatigue</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<li>Echinacea: Echinacea has powerful immunity enhancing effects; doctors recommend 200 mg of the herb, twice daily to pep up the immune system.</li>
<li>Ginseng: Ginseng is a widely used Chinese herb that enhances the longevity and quality of life. It helps the body fight a whole range of illnesses. The herb stimulates the production of killer T cells of the immune system that annihilate harmful bacteria and viruses. Ginseng is a potent herb that will help overcome tiredness and exhaustion and balance the release of stress hormones within the body. 100 mg twice daily is recommended.</li>
<li>Pantothenic acid supplementation: pantothenic acid or vitamin B5 helps bolster the adrenal glands which release hormone cortisol. Cortisol combats stress and augments energy levels. A supplement of 500 mg everyday is advocated.</li>
</ul>
<b>Natural Treatment and Foods to manage Fatigue </b><br />
<br />
Here are some dietary and lifestyle suggestions that can be useful in treatment of this syndrome complex,<br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Foods that are rich in vitamin C: increase your intake of vitamin C rich foods. Vitamin C is an immune system fortifier. It perks up the functioning of the immune mechanism appreciably and fights of infections and free radicals, thus shielding the body from harm. Oranges, lemons, bell peppers, papayas, chilies, mangoes and tomatoes are packed with the vitamin.</li>
<li>Carotenoid rich foods: Carotenoid is the red, yellow and orange pigment that is found in most fruits and vegetables. It is a powerful disease-fighter and a potent anti oxidant. It scavenges free radical and destroys them. Carotenoids help to enhance immunity significantly. Food sources are: carrots, tomatoes, papayas, watermelon and guavas.</li>
<li>Magnesium rich foods: Magnesium helps fight weakness, battles stress and decreases body pain effectively. Incorporate plenty of: leafy vegetables, nuts, legumes and whole grains; they supply the body with loads of this vital mineral.</li>
</ul>
</div>
Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-69775557365819592592012-02-23T23:09:00.000-08:002013-07-16T03:08:15.248-07:00Home Remedies to Get Rid of Bad Breath in Mouth<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>Halitosis is a vastly annoying complaint and often linked with poor oral hygiene or gum disease. As per Institute of Dental Research, approximately 65 million American Adults suffer from the condition at some point in their lives. Epidmeological estimates are indicative of a high prevelence of moderate form , while exteremely severe forms of the condition affect about 2-5% of general population. While there are several causes, both local and systemic, that are linked with the condition, there are certain tips that can help get rid of the condition at home. Experts recommend not to ignore bad breath and visit a physician or a dentist if the condition persists. </i><br />
<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" lda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-derteChttrA/T0c3I6I7RvI/AAAAAAAAAlk/XJvKPvQp2-k/s1600/120px-Fissured_geographic_tongue.jpg" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Bad Breath is a common</b><br />
<b>problem</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b>What is Halitosis? </b><br />
<strong></strong><br />
The oral cavity is home to several hundred species of bacteria, which thrive on remenants of food left behind in the mouth. An overgrowth of anaerobic gram negative bacteria, which thrive on protiens, along the crevices of the tongue, can result in increased production of volatile sulfur compounds. Release of these odoriferous by-products of metabolism in exhaled air results in oral malodor. <br />
<br />
In the simplest of cases, bad breath can be traced to eating foods that have lingering odors, such as garlic, onions and anchovies. Smoking and drinking alcohol are significant causes as well.<br />
<br />
<div>
<b>What Causes Bad Breath?</b></div>
<br />
In addition to the foods, there are a host of other factors that cause this condition. Occasionally the condition may be linked to an underlying medical condition as the cause and can become a chronic. <br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>The condition occurs due to the multiplication of odor-producing bacteria in the mouth. If the mouth remains dry, more bacteria thrive. </li>
<li>Any disorder that decreases the synthesis of saliva in the mouth lead to this condition; common causes include: breathing through the mouth, advancing age, and following crash diets (where you eat less and thus produce less saliva).</li>
<li>Certain drugs and medicines also trigger offensive breath.</li>
<li>Poor oral hygiene is the most noteworthy cause. Bacteria tend to accumulate between the teeth and on the tongue, where there is food debris.</li>
<li>Gum diseases are another important cause. Often the condition is associated with tooth pain</li>
<li>Chronic, persistent sinus infection sets off the condition as well.</li>
<li>Poor digestion or frequent indigestion has also been linked to the condition.</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Home Remedies to Get Rid Of Halitosis</b> <br />
<b></b><br />
<div>
Here are some simple home remedies, foods and tips to get rid of the condition, </div>
</div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Fennel seeds: munch on a spoonful of fennel seeds after every meal. Not only does fennel freshen the breath, it also perks up digestion.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Spirulina Tablets can help </b><br />
<b>treat bad breath</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<li>Spirulina and apple juice: mix spirulina along with some apple juice; use this as a mouth wash everyday for about a month. This blend may be drunk as well.</li>
<li>Parsley: parsley is a powerful breath freshener. It detoxifies odors and also boosts digestion appreciably. Chew on a sprig of parsley after every meal.</li>
<li>Brush your teeth after every meal, and floss the teeth once every day. In case you cannot brush, rinse the mouth well.</li>
<li>Avoid strong smelling foods, and quit smoking.</li>
<li>Treating sinus infections, bleeding gums, constipation and indigestion immediately.</li>
</ul>
<b>How to Prevent Bad Breath Naturally</b><br />
<div>
</div>
In case the bad breath perseveres, in spite of trying all the possible home remedies and natural cures, it is vital that you consult a dentist. Your dentist will try to ascertain if there is an underlying gum disease that is causing halitosis and treat it accordingly. A medical checkup will also help find out if sinusitis, dyspepsia, heartburn or some other medical condition is responsible.<br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Make sure that you follow strict dental and oral hygiene. Brushing, flossing, gargling and cleaning the tongue are crucial aspects of oral care. Ensure that the toothbrush remains bacteria free by storing it in grapefruit seed extract. Rinse the toothbrush well before using it.</li>
<li>It is important to have good bowel movement. Constipation and poor digestion are huge contributing factors. Thus, drink at least 2 liters of water daily and consume 3 to 5 dates every night. This promises to keep the bowels functioning optimally.</li>
<li>Rinse your mouth with peppermint essential oil. Add 2 to 3 drops of the essential oil to a glass of water; and use this mouth wash once daily as a preventive.</li>
</ul>
</div>
Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-78757273811236080622012-01-01T22:09:00.000-08:002013-07-22T02:52:36.595-07:00Home Remedies to Treat Torn Rotator Cuff : Exercises for Shoulder Injury<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>Rotator cuff Injury is one of the most common injury of the shoulder joint observed among athletes and bodybuilders. While the exact incidence of the condition is not known, experts suggest that it may affect about 20-30% of the adult population and prevelence increases with age. The injury often doesn’t require surgical injury and can be treated by exercises in most cases. This article provides insights into the symptoms associated with this shoulder joint injury and provides various simple home remedies and exercises for the effective management of rotator cuff injury.</i> <br />
<div>
</div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Rotator Cuff Injury </b><br />
<b>or Tear</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b>What is Rotator Cuff Tear? </b><br />
<br />
The shoulder joint is a complex joint comprising of a combination of bones, tendons and muscles. The joint provides a wide range of movement for the arm. However, physiologically, the shoulder joint lacks stability which makes it prone to injuries and dislocation. <br />
<br />
The rotator cuff comprises of four basic muscles which hold the three bones namely scapula, humerus and the clavicle together and contribute towards the wide range of movements that the shoulder joint is capable of. These muscles include the Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor and Subscapularis. <br />
<br />
Due to the complex structure of the rotator cuff and the extended range of movements provided by the shoulder joint, the shoulder joint often gets dislocated or is prone to injuries. <br />
<br />
<br />
<div>
<b>Home Remedies to Treat Shoulder Joint Injury</b><br />
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<strong></strong>Shoulder joint injury is often associated with symptoms like severe shoulder pain which is aggravated especially when the hand is moved backwards. Localized swelling and edema along with stiffness is also observed, especially during the acute phase. Here are some simple home remedies along with homeopathic drugs that can be beneficial in the treatment of the condition, </div>
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<li>Turmeric with Honey: Turmeric is considered to have strong anti-inflammatory properties. Reports have suggested that turmeric can be as effective as NSAIDs minus the negative effect of NSAIDs including gastritis and retrosternal burning. Mix a spoon of turmeric powder in a spoon of honey and consume it twice a day. This can provide sustained relief. </li>
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<li>Crush a few pods of garlic and mix it with freshly squeezed ginger juice. These foods have strong anti inflammatory action and also hasten the healing in cases of shoulder injury. </li>
<li>Massage the affected area with clove essential oil. Clove helps in decongestion of the area and improves blood circulation to the affected site. Clove essential oil should be used especially after the first 72 hours of the injury, especially after the edema has reduced. This aroma oil can help in reducing pain and improve joint mobility. </li>
<li>Homeopathic drugs like Bryonia Alba taken in low potency are considered to be highly beneficial in the management of shoulder joint injury. Bryonia hastens cure by reducing inflammation and swelling at the site and further improves the range of motion. </li>
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<b>Exercises for Rotator Cuff Injury</b></div>
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Minor shoulder joint injuries can be treated naturally provided adequate amount of rest is given to the shoulder joint. Here are some simple simple exercises and tips for shoulder injuries,<br />
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Alternatively applying ice and heat packs is considered to be beneficial. Use cold packs for the first couple of hours. This helps reduce pain and inflammation at the site. Subsequently use heating pads to relax and lighten the sore muscles. </li>
<li>Resting the shoulder joint is imperative. However, trying gentle exercises to keep the muscles limber is crucial, especially to hasten recovery. Too much rest can lead to frozen shoulder, which is associated with stiffness of the shoulder joint and limited range of movement. </li>
<li>Stand erect with your arms on either side of your body. Now gradually raise your arms sideways and ensure that you dont bend the forearm at the elbow joint. Hold the arm in position, parallel to the floor for a couple of seconds, then return back to normal position. To begin with perform this activity without weights/ dumbells. Repeat this excercise for five to six times, twice a day. While performing excercises, dont overstrain the shoulder joint. </li>
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<b>Rotator cuff tear surgery</b><br />
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Though surgery may not be required in most cases, if the pain persists, or if the swelling doesn’t resolve to conventional treatment regimen, surgery is imperative. A open surgery may be carried out through a small incision in the shoulder. Post surgery precaution includes rest, hot and cold press and physiotherapy. <br />
Consult your physician to gain details about rotator cuff surgeries and the risks associated with them. </div>
Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-86391923596550542272011-12-30T06:54:00.000-08:002013-07-22T03:00:06.222-07:00Home Remedies and Diet for Lightheadedness: Stop Dizziness Tips<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>In a study published in Archives of Internal Medicine in 2009, about 35.4% of American adults above the age of 40 years suffer from vestibular dysfunction, severe dizziness or giddiness and lightheadedness. The same report suggested that vertigo and giddiness attributed to more than number of accidental deaths among elderly due to falls or injuries. These symptoms also significantly affects the quality of life of elderly individuals. This article provides insights into factors contributing to dizziness or lightheadedness and simple home and natural remedies to treat the condition effectively and naturally.</i> <br />
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<b>What Causes Dizziness? </b><br />
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This condition characterized by lightheadedness or a sensation of loss of balance and disorientation. The condition may be associated with symptoms like nausea, <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.com/2011/07/improve-your-childs-eyesight-naturally.html">blurring of vision</a> and a feeling of uneasiness. Often it is associated with a sensation of head rush and excessive perspiration and hyperventilation. Here are some common causes that are associated with dizziness,<br />
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<li>Vertigo: This condition is often attributed to vestibular dysfunction which often results in the loss of control of balance with a sensation of falling. This is the most common cause of lightheadedness among the elderly age group. </li>
<li>Altered Blood Pressure: Hypertension or elevated blood pressure can result in giddiness. On the other hand drop in blood pressure below normal due to dehydration or other factors can also result in reduced blood supply to the brain and cause dizziness. </li>
<li>Inadequate nutrition, long standing fever or chronic ailment, vomiting and diarrhea can also result in episodes of giddiness and imbalance </li>
<li>Cardiovascular disorders like peripheral artery disease, heart attacks, angina, etc can also contribute to lightheadedness. </li>
<li>Panic attacks often associated with elevated levels of stress can result in episodes of giddiness and light headedness. </li>
<li>The condition when associated with nausea can be indicative of gastrointestinal disorders which include gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, food poisoning and even diabetes. </li>
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<b>Home Remedies to treat Lightheadedness Naturally</b><br />
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Here are some simple tips and home remedy suggestions for management of light headedness and dizziness,<br />
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<li>Ensure that you drink lots of water and fresh fruit juice. Often dehydration or sudden drop in blood pressure is one of the most common causes. Avoid soda drinks and caffeine as these can be dehydrating. </li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Ginger is considered to be highly beneficial in treating lightheadedness associated with symptoms of nausea. Crush ginger roots and consume them fresh or boil them in a bowl of water and drink the decoction. Chamomile or peppermint is also good natural substitutes for ginger to manage light headedness. </li>
<li>Wheat germ is also found to be beneficial in the management of light headedness. Consuming about two teaspoons of wheat germ with a glass of warm milk can help ease dizziness and light headedness. It is highly beneficial during pregnancy. </li>
<li>Soak about five grams of coriander seeds in water overnight and consume the seeds along with a tablespoon of honey in the morning. Coriander seeds are bitter and honey helps sweeten it. </li>
<li>A mixture comprising of freshly squeezed lemon juice, black pepper and salt in a glass of water is also considered to be a good treatment for vertigo. </li>
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<b>Foods to Treat Dizziness Naturally with Diet</b><br />
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For individuals with frequent episodes of dizziness, there are certain diet and food suggestions,<br />
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<li>Dizziness is linked with sudden drop in blood sugar levels and hence consuming foods like honey or fruit juices is considered to be highly beneficial. Consume coconut water and lime water to help retain normal blood sugar levels. However diabetic patients need to consult their doctors in cases of emergency. </li>
<li><a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.com/2011/06/iron-for-health-treating-anemia-with.html">Anemia </a>is another cause for dizziness. Consume foods rich in iron, Vitamin B12 and folic acid. Increase intake of chicken and lean meat, fish, green leafy vegetables, soy, etc. These foods are loaded with iron and <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.com/2011/10/health-benefits-of-vitamin-b12-vitamin.html">Vitamin B12</a>. </li>
<li>Limit the consumption of alcohol and caffeine in your diet. Reduce the intake of salt and sweets, especially containing refined sugar. </li>
<li>Never skip a meal and eat small quantities of food frequently. Don’t stay hungry for more than four hours at a stretch. </li>
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<b>Stop Dizziness Tips</b><br />
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Here are some simple tips to treat and prevent dizziness and attacks of light headedness,<br />
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<li>Avoid sudden jerky movement. Avoid standing up or reclining suddenly. This can result in positional hypo-tension and affect the circulation of blood to the brain</li>
<li>Stress management plays a crucial role in the treatment of dizziness. <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.com/2011/04/natural-home-remedies-diet-and-yoga.html">Yoga and deep breathing exercises</a> can be beneficial in the management of the condition. </li>
<li>In case of dizziness one must <a href="http://factoidz.com/are-you-breathing-correctly-how-to-use-pranayama-to-fight-stress-and-aging/">relax and take deep breaths</a>. Press the ridge above the nose, between the two eyes for a couple of seconds with your thumb. This can provide instant relief from giddiness. </li>
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In case of frequent episodes of dizziness, consult your physician to identify the underlying cause for the condition and treat it promptly. </div>
Dr. Shweta U. Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772925300750972792noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975020720005717786.post-6581171895731730832011-12-28T19:07:00.000-08:002013-07-22T03:04:14.143-07:00Home Remedies to Treat Excessive Sweating and Body Odor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>Sweating is a natural process to keep the body cool. There are a host of products including antiperspirants, deodorants, etc to control body odor caused due to excessive perspiration or sweats. Fortunately there are several natural remedies and natural techniques to manage sweats and hyperhidrosis. If you always think, I sweat too much, here are some solutions to resolve your problem. </i><br />
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<b>What causes too much Sweating or Hyperhidrosis? </b><br />
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Sweating or perspiration is a natural phenomenon which is associated with the sebaceous glands releasing natural sweat to cool down the body. <br />
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Perspiration or sweating is often in response to the environmental conditions like high temperature and humidity. However, there are a group of individuals who suffer from excessive perspiration or a condition known as ‘hyperhidrosis’. <br />
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As per a report, the antiperspirant and deodorant market in the United States was valued at $1.9 billion in 2005. Latest estimates suggest that the demand for these beauty products is estimated to rise at the rate of 7% per annum globally due to increasing demand in Asia, African and South American countries.<br />
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Fortunately, there are several different home remedies and diet suggestions that can help control excessive sweating. Though the use of talc powder and antiperspirants is rampant, the use of these products is often <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.in/2011/04/home-remedy-for-allergies-homeopathy.html">associated with allergies</a> which may result in redness and irritation of the skin under the armpits. Suppression of perspiration can result in dermatitis in the underarms and also have detrimental impact on the health of an individual. <br />
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<b>Home Remedies to Prevent Sweat and Body Odor</b><br />
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Here are some simple natural home remedies that have been found to be effective in the management of body odor and excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis,<br />
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<li>Tomatoes: Consuming a cup of tomato juice each day is considered to reduce excessive sweating and reduce body odor. Tomatoes are <a href="http://supplementsandnutrients.blogspot.com/2011/08/anti-oxidants-for-immunity-aging-skin.html">loaded with anti-oxidants</a> which can help regulate the activity of the sweat glands and also help in keeping the body cool. </li>
<li>Grapes: Consuming about 10-15 grapes each day is also recommended. <a href="http://drshwetaushah.hubpages.com/hub/redgrapes">Grapes</a> help to cool the body and also loaded with anti-oxidants that can help regulate the internal body temperature and prevent excessive sweating</li>
<li>Eliminate foods like onions and garlic from your diet. These foods are highly pungent and are responsible for the offensive odor of the sweat. Also limit the intake of animal foods include chicken, lean meat and red meat. </li>
<li>Zinc: <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.com/2010/05/zinc-clears-up-acne.html">Zinc </a>is considered to reduce sweating naturally. Increase the intake of foods that are loaded with zinc which include turkey, spinach, nuts and sea foods. Zinc also helps control of offensive odor of the sweat. </li>
<li>Consumption of <a href="http://zerodisease.blogspot.com/2011/06/green-tea-for-cancer-prevention.html">herbal tea or green tea</a> has also been claimed to be beneficial in prevent excessive perspiration. Herbal tea is also loaded with anti-oxidants; however its role in limiting sweating and body odor is not clear. </li>
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<b>Natural Remedies to get rid of Body Odor and Hyperhidrosis</b><br />
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Here are some simple natural home based remedies that can help in the management of body odor and treat excessive sweating,<br />
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<li>Local application of freshly sliced lime or lemon around the armpits is considered to be the most effective natural measure to prevent excessive sweating and treat body odor. However application of lime can result in burning and should be avoided if there are cuts or bruises on the skin. </li>
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<li>Another method of cooling the body includes boiling tea leaves in a large vessel. Allow the water to cool and soak your body including hands and feet in the tea water. Tannic acid in tea is considered to be beneficial in controlling perspiration and fight body odor</li>
<li>Boil sage leaves in a large container and soak your body with the water once the water cools down. Sage is considered to be the best natural treatment for excessive sweating. </li>
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<b> Tips to Remember while Treating Hyperhidrosis</b><br />
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In addition to the home remedies, here are some additional tips that can help treat excessive sweat and hperhidrosis,<br />
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<li>Don’t reduce the intake of water. Water is essential to keep the body hydrated, though excessive consumption of water can result in excessive sweating. Ensure that you consume a minimum of 2.5 liters of water if you live in a relatively pleasant environment and about 3.5 liters if you live in a hot and humid climate. </li>
<li>Avoid the consumption of spicy and hot foods which are known to raise the body temperate by <a href="http://factoidz.com/lose-weight-quickly-boost-your-metabolism/">boosting metabolism</a>. </li>
<li><a href="http://factoidz.com/alcoholism-causes-and-symptoms-home-remedies-and-supplements-to-treat-alcoholism-and-withdrawal-symptoms/">Limit alcohol</a> and caffeine intake. </li>
<li>Ensure that you have an adequate intake of green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits in your diet at all times. </li>
<li>Avoid wearing synthetic clothes. Instead use cotton cloths. Also avoid dark colored cloths. Cotton absorbs the sweats while light color cloths repel heat and keep you cooler. </li>
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A multidisciplinary approach should help in effective management of excessive sweats and treat hyperhidrosis naturally. </div>
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