10 Health Problems People Say Are Caused by Mobile Phones

We recently took a look at the role of mobile phones in medicine. Mobile phones are playing a key part in improving medical services in third world countries and even advancing medical options in first world nations. However, not all is good when it comes to mobile phones and health – or at least that’s what some people would have you believe. There are a lot of people who think that mobile phones cause a great number of diverse health problems. Whether this is true or not is mostly undetermined but fears about health problems caused by cell phones still have some people worried.
Here is a look at the top ten health problems that some people are worried may be caused by mobile phones:

1. Cancer

Despite numerous studies that indicate that there is no conclusive link between cancer and the use of mobile phones, there are a lot of people who continue to express fears that they’ll contract some form of cancer if they use their mobile phones too much. Basically people are concerned that the radiation emitted by phones is causing cancer and various types of tumors. This has been an issue that’s caused a lot of controversy so there are a lot of scientists and medical experts who have looked into it. The World Health Organization has even taken up the cause and concluded that neither cell phones nor their base stations are cancer-causing. Nevertheless, there are things that you can do to reduce your exposure to radiation (like keeping your phone away from the body and using special hands-free devices to talk) that can reduce your risk if this is something that concerns you.

2. Infertility

Another issue of major concern that has made a lot of headlines over the years is the concern that mobile phones may be linked to infertility or reduced fertility. One study last year showed that males who kept their cell phones turned on while the phones were in their front pockets were likely to be reducing the quality of their sperm and therefore affecting their fertility. The study turned out to be fairly inconclusive in terms of the long-ranging effect of cell phones on fertility but it certainly was a cause for concern for a lot of guys!

3. Accidents

One of the mobile phone health concerns and public safety concerns that actually does have a lot of validity to it is the link between the use of mobile phones and increased likelihood of accidents. The number of car accidents caused by mobile phones is likely to decrease as laws are strengthened to prevent driving while talking or texting. However, people who are talking on their cell phones are more likely to do dumb things like walk into oncoming traffic which poses a serious threat to your health!

4. Cell Phone Elbow

One of the most recent health problems that mobile phones are accused of causing is cubital tunnel syndrome, a condition known more widely as “cell phone elbow“. Similar to carpal tunnel syndrome, it is apparently caused by the frequent and repetitive use of the cell phone. It is said that the frequent bending of your elbow to hold your mobile phone to your ear can affect a nerve in your arm that leads to tingling sensations and reduced use of your hands. Less frequent use of your phone, use of your phone’s speaker or a hands-free talking device and switching of your hands when talking on the phone are all ways to combat this rising problem if indeed it really exists.

5. Sleep Disorders

Several studies have been conducted which look at the relationship between mobile phone use and sleep disorders. A recent study showed that those people who use their mobile phones shortly before going to bed will have a harder time unwinding and falling asleep than those people who put their phones away earlier in the day. A common problem found in people, particularly in teenagers, is that those people who leave their phones on at night will be regularly woken up by calls and texts which interrupts sleep and can cause a number of health problems. The solution to this one is pretty easy, though: turn off your phone at night!

6. Premature Aging

We haven’t heard much about this one in a long time but just a few short years ago there was a big scare that made people worried about the thought that using mobile phones might cause wrinkles and other signs of premature aging. An extensive fifteen-year study into short wave and microwave health impacts was the cause for the scare. It had a lot of people worried for awhile; maybe the worry itself lead to some premature aging!

7. Exacerbating Existing Health Issues

There are some cases in which mobile phones are blamed for exacerbating existing health issues in people with unrelated diseases. The most common example of this is the concern that people with heart problems who have had Pacemakers installed will be affected negatively by the use of mobile phones. Studies seem to indicate that holding a mobile phone directly on top of the chest while using it can cause health problems but normal mobile phone use shouldn’t affect most people with Pacemakers. People with hearing aids and implantable defibrillators also sometimes report interference problems when using mobile phones.

8. Vague Daily Health Problems

There are a lot of vague daily and ongoing health problems that people regularly try to find a cause for and sometimes those people blame the use of mobile phones. Fatigue, weight problems, skin issues and headaches are all examples of vague problems that could have a number of different causes. Some people say that they have electromagnetic sensitivity which results in these types of problems when they are around products and devices such as mobile phones.

9. Mental Health Problems.

Is it possible that cell phones are making us crazy? Some people have reported a number of different symptoms that indicate that mobile phones could be increasing our mental health problems. Decreased attention span, increased anxiety and memory loss are all problems that have been associated with increased mobile phone use. Few of these problems have been proven to actually be linked with mobile phone use though.

10. Affecting Quality of Care from Doctors

Some doctors have reported that they feel that the quality of care that they are able to provide to their patients has decreased with increased cell phone use. This is due to interruptions and lack of focused attention when mobile phones are used by patients during doctor’s appointments. Anyone with decent cell phone etiquette would turn off his mobile phone at the doctor’s though so hopefully this isn’t affecting too many people! As a general rule, modern mobile technology actually allows doctors to provide a higher level of care through reminders and alerts sent to patients’ phones.

Moms, Don’t Forget to Take Care of You

Moms, Don’t Forget to Take Care of You

Let’s call this post my friendly little reminder service for you, because I like you! We Moms (and Dads) are SO busy taking care of everyone else that sometimes, just sometimes (ok, most of the time) we forget to take care of ourselves. That goes for dentist appointments, annual physicals at the doctor’s, appointments with specialists for things we think we can live with but wouldn’t ask any other family member to, and so on.

You are worth it! And your family would like a happy, healthy Mom who sets the right kind of example when it comes to taking care of herself.

So where is all this coming from? Well, me, of course! I have spent almost every day in the past week at some sort of doctor’s appointment for ME. This is what happens when you put it off for a few years while you are too busy taking care of the rest of the world.

In the past week, I have found out that after 15 years of high blood pressure, I have lowered my blood pressure to a very healthy level through exercise alone; got my annual well woman exam done just to find out it was time to reevaluate my birth control options and schedule a mammogram (ouch, but I did it); and had a long overdue visit to the dermatologist to get a baseline on any potential skin cancer issues and she removed this really irritating little skin tag on my eyelid in a matter of minutes

Healthy Habits to Fight Colds and Flu

Healthy Habits to Fight Colds and Flu

Colds and flu are both viral infections. The two may differ in size, but some of the most common symptoms are the same, sore throat, fever, runny nose, cough, fatigue and nausea. If you are looking for healthy ways to fight cold or the flu, you should offer this product, what you need.

1. Body care – you are equipped to fight the common cold and flu, when you wash your hands if necessary. Make sure you wash, it for about 20 seconds, your children will automatically ape this ritual and provide for the common cold and flu-free season.

2. Balanced diet – avoid milk and other dairy products, as the release of histamine, a chemical that carries a runny nose and nasal congestion trigger and can hamper your recovery.

Avoid high-fat, indigestible foods such as cheese, red meat and pastries.

Grapefruits help immunity against cold and flu symptoms offer, it is rich in vitamin C and helps in the detoxification of the liver.

Eat as much fruit as possible, this is certainly a healthy way to fight the common cold and flu.

3. Honey – Honey bees are known for their immunity. Honey is one of the most effective than home remedies to fight colds and flu. Make sure you avoid it for children under 12 months.

4. Maximize your intake of fluids – Detoxify your body with a regular intake of liquids such as tea or lemon water. Remember, your urine will relieve you from all the toxic substances produced by a virus.

5. Yoga – Yoga training strengthens your thymus gland, which is a strong immune system. “You have to do Kapalbharti, Chakraasan, Surya Namaskar, and Halaasan Sarvangaasan,” said Dr. Deepak Jha adds, lifestyle Yogalogist at Real Yoga.

6. No antibiotics for flu – It is a well known fact that the flu is a viral infection and antibiotics are not effective in combating it. Be kept as far away from antibiotics for the flu. Dr. Shalabh Sharma, ENT specialist at Gangaram Hospital, suggests that “to ensure antibiotics only when your doctor notices be any bacterial infection”.

7. Blow your nose / gargling – Needless to say, that relief relieves the chest by a cough. It is recommended that you gargle. Prepare a solution of warm salt water. If you gargle, then your neck pain some relief.

8. Adequate sleep – no matter how much you try to recover from a cold or flu to help, nothing better than the rest .. It is a known fact that 6-8 hours of sleep can do wonders. Your body can repair itself from the symptoms of colds and flu. If you have a runny nose, put a pillow under her head, as it can for nasal discharge.

9. Go for steam – If possible, take a bath or shower, the reason is that it moisturizes your nasal passages and provides immediate relief, you can then blow your nose and as required.

10. Cover your nose and mouth – If you sneeze, cover your nose and mouth to prevent germs from spreading. Show that you care – about yourself and those around you.

7 Ways To Remove Acne Naturally Powerful

7 Ways To Remove Acne Naturally Powerful

Acne is the main enemy of teens who want to look attractive. How to remove acne is probably tips, often by those who want clean face without pimples are looking for a natural way. Each of us are often annoyed by the presence of pimples and blackheads are pretty and cute face to attack us without mercy. Sometimes acne grows in the nose, cheeks, forehead, neck and even us. There are many methods, medication and therapy do not facial acne, the journey of our face was. Appear to be dead, in style, because of pimples and blackheads. It was generally known that the presence of acne (especially in the face) are a major influence on the self-confidence. Therefore, each with acne would be desperate for a creature called acne, can be immediately removed from the face or other body parts.
For those who are thick wallet can eliminate acne problem is not that difficult. Keep going to an expensive salon skin care, use, follow the treatment, the product, finished deh. But what about those who are thinner wallet (like me for example) there is no hope to get rid of pimples with a low cost? Therefore, I have some tips that could make you feel as an antidote would be, because we are released from the bright red star in front (the earth) we are is tips on cheap natural very easy to use.How do I remove acne naturally from friends and life experiences and to get a little more of the mother, who was previously familiar hasiatnya of our ancestors.
As eliminate acne naturally
 
1. Anyone already familiar namely increased Lemon / Lime + water.
                                                        Lemon, orange juice and fruits contain citric acid compatriots, who are very rich, where citric acid is very good on the skin of dead cells, may move causing the acne.In order to achieve this is by mixing the juice / lemon juice with rose water and apply on face and leave for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water. The application of this therapy regularly and consistently for 15 days in a quite remarkable to use, and see what happens (have to prove a lot to me).
 
2. Protein
                                                        In order to do this is to take away the egg yolk and egg white. Whisk briefly and then to the face and let stand for 15 minutes. Protein will help the oil in the face, which often cause acne.
 
3. Toothpaste
                                                       One thing to remember here toothpaste used was a form of pasta, instead of forming a gel (like close-up). The trick is almost the same premises, the two above.Apply toothpaste to acne and other parts around the pimples before sleeping. Let the night / to in the morning hours and then rinse with clear water.
 
4. Tomatoes
                                                     The fruit is good for this one other than the eyes very effectively removes black comedones (blackheads). The first thing to do, cut the tomatoes in half and rub the entire facial acne and leave for 15 minutes – 1 hour and then rinse. and food for the care of the inside.
 
5. Aloe Vera
                                                   Caution Do not use the mother tongue of the crocodile in his mouth, he, say you a piece of aloe vera, cut into several pieces, peel the outer skin, apply to the developing pimple and repeat this every morning and evening. If you are patient enough, acne can be capable of scaremongering and peeling for 3 days. Also Aloe Vera is also able to remove that stubborn acne scars. Again, the key is only one patient.!
 
6. Garlic
                                                   There are two ways of dealing with garlic to get rid of acne. First with the mashing of two or more garlic until very soft, and then applied to the facial acne. Let stand for 10 minutes, rinse. During the second way is to take one or more of garlic every day.
Many say that both ways are very effective, but for you who may not like the smell of garlic be better somewhere else. Do not worry, there are many other natural ways, which I will explain below.
 
7. Always clean face
                                                  Always pay attention to cleanliness face every day from dirt and dust road. For us is always on and dealing with road dust so diligently to clean your face before or after the activity. As a consumer from the inside, then you multiply eating vegetables and drinking water. Who does not like vegetables.!, Can the fruits that contain water, be an alternative in the treatment of the face from the inside. Since the content in fruits and vegetables are included, believed to be the face look cleaner and brighter.

Black Tea avoids most of the Heart Diesease

Black Tea Avoids Heart Disease

According to Latest Study Drinking just a cup of black tea regularly may help protect against cardiovascular disease.

The caffeine level of each dose was standardised but the dose of tea flavonoids was controlled at levels of 0, 100, 200, 400 and 800 mg of tea flavonoids per day.

A standard cup of black tea contains approximately 100-200 mg of flavonoids, depending on the individual preference of tea making.

How to Avoid Breast Cancer !

1. Maintain a healthy body weight (BMI less than 25) throughout your life.
                                         Weight gain in midlife, independent of BMI, has been shown to significantly increase breast cancer risk. Additionally, and elevated BMI has been conclusively shown to increase the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer.

2. Minimize or avoid alcohol.
                                          Alcohol use is the most well established dietary risk factor for breast cancer. The Harvard Nurses' Health study, along with several others, has shown consuming more than one alcoholic beverage a day can increase breast cancer risk by as much as 20-25 percent.
 
3. Consume as many fruits and vegetables as possible.
                                      Eat seven or more servings daily. The superstars for breast cancer protection include all cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower) ; dark leafy greens (collards, kale, spinach) ; carrots and tomatoes. The superstar fruits include citrus, berries and cherries. Note: it is best to eat cruciferous vegetables raw or lightly cooked, as some of the phytochemicals believed to offer protection against breast cancer are destroyed by heat.

4. Exercise regularly the rest of your life.
                                      Many studies have shown that regular exercise provides powerful protection against breast cancer. Aim for 30 minutes or more of moderate aerobic activity (brisk walking) five or more days a week. Consistency and duration, not intensity, are key!
 
5. Do your fats right!
                                    The type of fat in your diet can affect your breast cancer risk. Minimize consumption of omega-6 fats (sunflower, safflower, corn and cottonseed oils), saturated fats and trans fats. Maximize your intake of omega-3 fats, especially from oily fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, lake trout and herring). Consume monounsaturated oils (canola, olive oil, nuts/seeds, avocados) as your primary fat source, as these foods have potential anticancer properties. Specifically, canola oil is a good source of omega-3 fats; extra virgin olive oil is a potent source of antioxidant polyphenols, including squalene; and nuts and seeds provide you with the cancer protective mineral, selenium.

6. Do your carbs right!
                                    Minimize consumption of the high glycemic index, "Great White Hazards" - white flour, white rice, white potatoes, sugar and products containing them. These foods trigger hormonal changes that promote cellular growth in breast tissue. Replace these "wrong" carbs with whole grains and beans/legumes. Beans/legumes because of their high fiber and lignan content are especially special.

7. Consume whole food soy products regularly, such as tofu, tempeh, edamame, roasted soy nuts, soy milk and miso.    
                                    Only consume organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) soy. Epidemiologic studies have shown a positive association between soy consumption and reduced breast cancer risk.

8. Minimize exposure to pharmacologic estrogens and xeno-estrogens.
                                Do not take prescription estrogens unless medically indicated. Lifetime exposure to estrogen plays a fundamental role in the development of breast cancer. Also avoid estrogen-like compounds found in environmental pollutants, such as pesticides and industrial chemicals. Buy organic produce if you can afford it; otherwise, thoroughly wash all non-organic produce. Minimize exposure to residual hormones found in non-organic dairy products, meat and poultry.

9. Take your supplements daily.
                                A multivitamin, 500-1,000 mg of vitamin C in divided doses, 200-400 IUs of vitamin E as mixed tocopherols, and pharmaceutical grade fish oil. Also take 200 mcg of the mineral selenium or eat one to two Brazil nuts as an alternative. If you have a chronic medical condition or take prescription drugs, consult your physician first.

10. Maintain a positive mental outlook.
                                 Engage in self-nurturing behaviors regularly. Develop rich, warm and mutually beneficial relationships with family and friends. Get adequate sleep (7-8 hours per night). The mind-body associations with breast cancer are significant.

How Get Rid Dark Circles

 

Dark Circles near your eyes looks dull and also you look older, In order to avoid Dark Circles following points should be taken.

Avoid late sleep

Sleep at least for 8hours

Don't sit in front of computers and TV for more than 10hours.

Apart from taking a balanced diet, one should do meditation and yoga, suggests Kiran. 

Here are a few other expert tips to get rid of dark circles:

For dry skin: Apply a paste of almond and milk regularly.

For normal skin: Apply a honey, lemon and almond paste.

Everyday, apply pure almond oil sparingly around the eyes. Leave on for 15 minutes and wipe off gently with moist cotton wool.

Dark circles due to genetic factors are generally difficult to get rid of, but under-eye support creams can help slow down the darkening.

Anti-wrinkle creams also help as they strengthen collagen and hide under-eye blood vessels

What is a depressive disorder?

Depressive disorders have been with mankind since the beginning of recorded history. In the Bible, King David, as well as Job, suffered from this affliction. Hippocrates referred to depression as melancholia, which literally means black bile. Black bile, along with blood, phlegm, and yellow bile were the four humors (fluids) that described the basic medical physiology theory of that time. Depression, also referred to as clinical depression, has been portrayed in literature and the arts for hundreds of years, but what do we mean today when we refer to a depressive disorder? In the 19th century, depression was seen as an inherited weakness of temperament. In the first half of the 20th century, Freud linked the development of depression to guilt and conflict. John Cheever, the author and a modern sufferer of depressive disorder, wrote of conflict and experiences with his parents as influencing his development of depression.
In the 1950s and '60s, depression was divided into two types, endogenous and neurotic. Endogenous means that the depression comes from within the body, perhaps of genetic origin, or comes out of nowhere. Neurotic or reactive depression has a clear environmental precipitating factor, such as the death of a spouse, or other significant loss, such as the loss of a job. In the 1970s and '80s, the focus of attention shifted from the cause of depression to its effects on the afflicted people. That is to say, whatever the cause in a particular case, what are the symptoms and impaired functions that experts can agree make up a depressive disorder? Although there is some argument even today (as in all branches of medicines), most experts agree on the following:

1. A depressive disorder is a syndrome (group of symptoms) that reflects a sad and/or irritable mood exceeding normal sadness or grief. More specifically, the sadness of depression is characterized by a greater intensity and duration and by more severe symptoms and functional disabilities than is normal.
2. Depressive signs and symptoms are characterized not only by negative thoughts, moods, and behaviors but also by specific changes in bodily functions (for example, crying spells, body aches, low energy or libido, as well as problems with eating, weight, or sleeping). The functional changes of clinical depression are often called neurovegetative signs. This means that the nervous system changes in the brain cause many physical symptoms that result in diminished participation and a decreased or increased activity level.
3. Certain people with depressive disorder, especially bipolar depression (manic depression), seem to have an inherited vulnerability to this condition.
4. Depressive disorders are a huge public health problem, due to its affecting millions of people. Facts about depression include that approximately 10% of adults, up to 8% of teens, and 2% of preteen children experience some kind of depressive disorder. Postpartum depression is the most common mental health disorder to afflict women after childbirth.

• The statistics on the costs due to depression in the United States include huge amounts of direct costs, which are for treatment, and indirect costs, such as lost productivity and absenteeism from work or school.
• Adolescents who suffer from depression are at risk for developing and maintaining obesity.
• In a major medical study, depression caused significant problems in the functioning of those affected more often than did arthritis, hypertension, chronic lung disease, and diabetes, and in some ways as often as coronary artery disease.
• Depression can increase the risks for developing coronary artery disease, HIV, asthma, and many other medical illnesses. Other complications of depression include its tendency to increase the morbidity (illness/negative health effects) and mortality (death) from these and many other medical conditions.
• Depression can coexist with virtually every other mental health illness, aggravating the status of those who suffer the combination of both depression and the other mental illness.
• Depression in the elderly tends to be chronic, has a low rate of recovery, and is often undertreated. This is of particular concern given that elderly men, particularly elderly white men have the highest suicide rate.

5. Depression is usually first identified in a primary-care setting, not in a mental health professional's office. Moreover, it often assumes various disguises, which causes depression to be frequently underdiagnosed.
6. In spite of clear research evidence and clinical guidelines regarding therapy, depression is often undertreated. Hopefully, this situation can change for the better.
7. For full recovery from a mood disorder, regardless of whether there is a precipitating factor or it seems to come out of the blue, treatment with medication and/or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

What is the prognosis for depression?

Even though clinical depression tends to occur in episodes, most people who experience one such episode will eventually have another one. Also, it seems that any subsequent episodes of depression are more easily triggered than the first one. However, most depression sufferers recover from the episode. In fact, individuals who have mild depression and are treated with medication tend to respond equally as well to sugar pill (placebo). Those with more severe depression seem to be less likely to get better when taking placebo versus taking antidepressant medication. Other encouraging information is that research shows that even people from teenage through adulthood who do not improve when treated with a first medication trial can improve when switched to another medication or given another medication in addition to psychotherapy.

How can depression be prevented?

Programs that use mental health professionals to teach thinking skills (cognitive techniques) that assist in coping with stress seem to be effective in preventing depression. Key aspects in the prevention of postpartum depression include helping new mothers decrease those specific aspects of their lives that may contribute to depression, like having little social support and poor adjustment to their marriage or other domestic union.

What about self-help and home remedies for depression?

Depressive disorders can make those afflicted feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless. Such negative thoughts and feelings make some people feel like giving up. It is important to realize that these negative views are part of the depression and typically do not accurately reflect the actual situation. It should be remembered that negative thinking fades as treatment begins to take effect. In the meantime, the following are helpful tips for coping with depression:

• Eat healthy foods. The frequent lack of adequate nutrients and presence of excessive fats, sugars and sodium in fast foods can further sap the energy of depression sufferers.
• Many may find that folate and vitamin D food supplements help improve their mood.
• Make time to get enough rest to physically promote improvement in your mood.
• Express your feelings, either to friends, in a journal, or using art to help release some negative feelings.
• Do not set difficult goals for yourself or take on a great deal of responsibility.
• Break large tasks into small ones, set some priorities, and do what you can when you can.
• Do not expect too much from yourself too soon as this will only increase feelings of failure.
• Try to be with other people, which is usually better than being alone.
• Participate in activities that may make you feel better.
• You might try exercising, going to a movie or a ball game, or participating in religious or social activities.
• Don't rush or overdo it. Don't get upset if your mood is not greatly improved right away. Feeling better takes time.
• Do not make major life decisions, such as changing jobs or getting married or divorced without consulting others who know you well. These people often can have a more objective view of your situation. In any case, it is advisable to postpone important decisions until your depression has lifted.
• Do not expect to "snap out" of your depression. People rarely do. Help yourself as much as you can, and do not blame yourself for not being up to par.
• Remember, do not accept your negative thinking. It is part of the depression and will disappear as your depression responds to treatment.
• Plan how you would get help for yourself in an emergency, like calling friends, family, your physical or mental health professional or a local emergency room if you were to develop thoughts of harming yourself or someone else.
• Limit your access to things that could be used to hurt yourself or others (for example, do not keep excess medication of any kind, firearms, or other weapons in the home).

  How can someone help a person who is depressed?

  Family and friends can help! Since depression can make the affected person feel exhausted and helpless, he or she will want and probably need help from others. However, people who have never had a depressive disorder may not fully understand its effects. Although unintentional, friends and loved ones may unknowingly say and do things that may be hurtful to the depressed person. It may help to share the information in this article with those you most care about so they can better understand and help you.
  The most important thing anyone can do for the depressed person is to help him or her get an appropriate diagnosis and treatment. This help may involve encouraging the individual to stay with treatment until symptoms begin to go away (usually several weeks) or to seek different treatment if no improvement occurs. On occasion, it may require making an appointment and accompanying the depressed person to the doctor. It may also mean monitoring whether the depressed person is taking medication for several months after symptoms have improved. Always report a worsening depression to the patient's physician or therapist.
  The second most important way to help is to offer emotional support. This support involves understanding, patience, affection, and encouragement. Engage the depressed person in conversation and listen carefully. Do not disparage feelings expressed, but point out realities and offer hope. Do not ignore remarks about suicide. Always report them to the depressed person's therapist.
  Invite the depressed person for walks, outings, and to the movies and other activities. Be gently insistent if your invitation is refused. Encourage participation in activities that once gave pleasure, such as hobbies, sports, or religious or cultural activities. However, do not push the depressed person to undertake too much too soon. The depressed person needs company and diversion, but too many demands can increase feelings of failure.
  Do not accuse the depressed person of faking illness or of laziness. Do not expect him or her "to snap out of it." Eventually, with treatment, most depressed people do get better. Keep that in mind. Moreover, keep reassuring the depressed person that, with time and help, he or she will feel better.

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Keeping Your Blood Sugar at a Healthy Level

                                    


                                                     Persons with diabetes should keep their blood sugar (also called blood glucose) at a healthy level to prevent or slow down diabetes problems. Ask your doctor or diabetes teacher what a healthy blood sugar level is for you.

• Your blood sugar can get too high if you eat too much. If your blood sugar becomes too high, you can get sick.
• Your blood sugar can also go too high if you do not take the right amount of diabetes medicine.
• If your blood sugar stays high, especially for prolonged periods of time, you can get diabetes problems. Problems that can occur include injury to the heart, eye, foot, kidney, and other problems.
• You can also get sick if your blood sugar becomes too low.

How Can I Keep My Blood Sugar at a Healthy Level?

• Eat about the same amounts of food each day.
• Eat your meals and snacks at about the same times each day.
• Do not skip meals or snacks.
• Take your medicines at the same times each day.
• Exercise at about the same times each day.

Why Should I Eat About the Same Amount Each Day?

• The food you eat turns into sugar and travels to your blood. This is called blood sugar. Your blood sugar goes up after you eat.
• Keep your blood sugar at a healthy level by eating about the same amounts of food at about the same times each day.
• Your blood sugar will not stay at a healthy level if you eat a big lunch one day and a small lunch the next day.

Why Should I Eat at About the Same Times Each Day?

• Eating at about the same times each day helps you keep your blood sugar from getting too high or too low.
• Eating at about the same times each day also helps your diabetes medicine keep your blood sugar at a healthy level.

What Times Should I Take My Diabetes Medicines?

• Talk with your doctor or diabetes teacher about the best times to take your diabetes medicines. Fill in the names of your diabetes medicines, when you should take them, and how much you should take.

Here are some hints:

• Diabetes pills: Take these before you eat.
• Regular, NPH, or Lente insulin: Take this 30 minutes before you eat.
• Humalog insulin lispro: Take this just before you eat.

Points To Remember
The food you eat makes your blood sugar go up. Diabetes medicines make your blood sugar go down. Together, when each is taken properly, they help you keep your blood sugar at the healthy level.
That's why you should:

• Eat about the same amounts of food each day.
• Eat your meals and snacks at about the same times each day.
• Try not to skip meals and snacks.
• Take your diabetes medicines at about the same times each day.
• Exercise at about the same times each day.

Keeping your blood sugar at a healthy level every day can helps you to prevent diabetes problems.


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Daily Health Tips. 20.09.2012

5 tips to make fitness last a lifetime

                                                     Let’s be honest: There’s no one single way to transform your body. Ask 10 once-overweight people what kind of exercise plan they used to lose 20, 30, or even 50 pounds, and they’ll likely give you 10 different answers. But if you pay close attention, you’ll find they all have one key factor in common: consistency.

After all, no matter what type of exercise you choose, nothing is more important than that you actually do it. Sure, we think there are ways to speed your results — and we’ll share those with you here — but ultimately, you have to find an exercise plan that you’ll stick with for the long run.

5 Ways to Stick to Your Workout
Statistically speaking, more than 91 percent of people who start an exercise regimen — even those with the best intentions — bail early, before the habit has taken hold. And 61 percent throw in the barely used towel within the first 7 days. The reasons are universal. At the top of the list: job pressures, family commitments, and painfully long workout sessions that are equal parts boring and complicated. Use these strategies to conquer your time constraints, speed your progress, and simplify your workouts.

1. Adopt a 3-Day Standard. In a recent survey, the National Center for Health Statistics found that only 19 percent of Americans perform three or more intense workouts a week. Given these hard numbers, it’s unrealistic to expect that you’ll suddenly start exercising 6 or 7 days straight. Fortunately, that level of commitment isn’t necessary: “You’ll get most of the benefits of exercise by working out hard just three times a week,” says Mike Mejia, C.S.C.S., a strength and conditioning coach in New York. “And that’s especially true if you’re out of shape.” Use these strategies to make sure you stick to the plan.

2. Save one workout for the weekend. “Even if Saturday and Sunday are packed with family commitments and home improvement projects, it’s likely that you’ll still have more free time then than on any given weekday,” says John Raglin, Ph.D., an exercise psychologist at Indiana University. And that means you’ll have to fit in only two sessions from Monday through Friday.


3. Track the ancillary benefits. Keep a job-performance journal on the days you exercise and the days you don’t exercise. Each day, gauge the difficulty of your workload on a scale of 1 (least favorable) to 7 (most favorable), and rate these three categories using the same scale:

• Your ability to work without stopping to take unscheduled breaks
• Your ability to stick to your routine or plan (your “to do” list) for the day
• Your overall job performance

“It’s likely you’ll find that you score higher and get more done on the days you exercise, despite taking time out for your workout,” says Jim McKenna, Ph.D., a professor of physical activity and health at Leeds Metropolitan University, in the United Kingdom. (Make sure you compare days that are similar in workload.) And that’ll reinforce your motivation to keep at it.

4. Keep your streak intact. Research shows that when people skip a workout, there’s a 62 percent chance they’ll miss an exercise session the following week. Worse, “a single lapse can result in feelings of failure that are so overwhelming, a person will just quit, even though he might have successfully followed through with exercise 99 percent of the time,” says Raglin. If you don’t have time for your entire workout, take 10 minutes and do a portion of your routine — even if it’s only a couple of sets of pushups and lunges.

5. Go hard, not long. If you like longer workouts, by all means, keep going. But don’t underestimate the power of a 30-minute sweat session. YMCA researchers found that men were twice as likely to stick to an exercise program when they performed shorter workouts — less than 30 minutes — than when they did longer sessions. “They also gained more muscle and lost more fat, because they worked at a higher intensity, rather than just going through the motions of a long workout,” says Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., C.S.C.S., coauthor of the study.

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20 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism

                               Whether you're trying to shed some lbs or just stay fit, these tricks to increase your metabolism from nutritionist  will help you reach the finish line even faster.

Keep Hydrated

I'm sure the general population thinks dieticians sound like a broken record when it comes to the whole water thing, but it really is important. Drinking the recommended eight cups of water a day will help your body function at peak performance levels.

Keep Calcium Levels Up

Current obesity research shows that a dip in calcium levels can trigger the same hormone that causes the body to hold onto fat to be released. Choose low-fat dairy, cheese, yogurt, salmon, tofu, and oatmeal.

Ditch the Drinks

Happy hours and late night cocktails can do a number on your metabolism the next day. Research shows that the day after a night of drinking, there is a significant dip in your metabolic rate. Combine this with hangover cravings, and you've got a double disaster

Eat Constantly

Snacking does not have to be a bad thing. If your stomach is growling, it means that you need more fuel. Not providing your body with food is a surefire way to slow down its basic functions. Choose high-fiber, high-protein snacks like low-fat cheese, fiber crackers, fruits, veggies, or Greek yogurt. Starving your body will sabotage all of your dieting efforts.

Destress Yourself

Stress raises the amount of cortisol in your body. Cortisol is a hormone that tells the body to hold onto fat in case of a stressful situation (think more natural disaster-level stress, not a bad day at work-level). Experiment with yoga or meditation as ways to lower stress levels and clear your mind

Decrease Diet Soda

Although it's low in calories and seems like an easy swap for high calorie beverages, diet soda may actually have adverse effects on your metabolism. Water and seltzer are better options, but if you must drink diet soda, limit your consumption to two cans (not Big Gulps!) per week.

Don't Forget Your ZZZ's

Getting a least seven to eight hours of sleep every night is crucial to a healthy metabolism. Anything less can adversely affect your body's ability to burn calories. Surprisingly, excess sleep may do the same thing. It's best to keep a consistent bedtime and wake up close to the same time every morning

Soak Up the Sun

Research shows that when a person spends long periods of time in a darkened, dull environment, it stimulates the same physiological functions in the body as gaining weight and sleep. The best daylight hours are between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., so make it a point to get up from your desk and take a brisk walk outside. Aside from soaking up rays, you’ll rev up your heart rate and benefit from the fresh air.

Work Out in the Cold

Doing any type of cardio exercise in the cold can increase the ability of brown fat in the body to work at maximum capacity. Newly published research indicates that brown fat helps efficiently burn the white fat in your body, which is the considered that "bad fat."

Drink Kombucha Tea

This tea, which is made from the Kombucha black mushroom, has racked up accolades in almost every health area—claims range from easing arthritis to detoxifying the liver. The detoxifying nature of this beverage may help your body function at an optimal level, which means a healthy metabolism.

Increase Weight-Bearing Exercises

One pound of muscle burns 35 to 50 calories, while one pound of fat burns a measly 5 to 10 calories. Building more muscle can increase your body’s basal metabolic rate (BMR) by up to 40%. There's no need to hit the weights hard, either, simply using light weights at high repetition has been proven to tone muscle and burn fat.

Up Your Vitamin C

Vitamin C and calcium are partners in crime when it comes to your metabolic rate. Calcium speeds up metabolism, while vitamin C helps the body absorb this mineral, creating an overall win-win situation.

Vitamin B is Key

Getting in all over your vitamin B, which you can do by incorporating small amounts of nuts, seeds, lean chicken, beef, and fish into your diet, helps maintain a healthy metabolism. Legumes are also a great source of B vitamins; plus they're chock-full of fiber.

Drink Green Tea

The polyphenols, specifically EGCG, in green tea have properties that rev up your metabolic rate. However, green tea takes dedication. You have to drink about 4-5 cups a day to see results.

Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup

It's one of the most controversial issues in nutrition: Studies show that HFCS can make the body insulin-resistant. Also, when given the choice, the body stores fructose as fat before it does glucose.

Try Interval Training

Aside from curing workout boredom, interval training allows you to burn more calories in less time. This is a great way for busy people with less time to get in a maximum workout.

Drink Oolong Tea

Swap your second latte of the day with a fresh cup of oolong tea. Chinese medicine and celebrities alike tout the calorie boosting properties of this electrifying elixir.

Spicy Peppers

Take your pick: Jalapenos, chili, cayenne, habanero, etc.. These fiery little guys contain capsaicin, which is why you get a burning sensation in your mouth when you eat them. This same effect is created internally, causing a calorie burn for about 30 minutes afterward.

Go Ginger

The latest craze is to add ginger shots to juice, but if you're not into juicing, it also pairs nicely with veggies in a stir-fry. In addition to aiding digestion, it can speed up the body’s digestion process by as much as twenty percent.

Eat Oily Fish

Fish such as tuna and salmon contain oil that increases leptin, which is a hormone responsible for controlling appetite.

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How to Burn Fat Fast at Home

Burn fat fast with a home workout and a calorie  reduced diet. According to Anita Bean, author of "Sports Nutrition," the most effective way to burn fat is to combine exercise with a lower calorie intake. There are many exercises you can do in the comfort of your home to rev up your metabolism and cause your body to burn off fat. Cardiovascular exercises on five days a week and resistance training on three days a week help you to burn off fat and increase lean muscle mass.

Cardiovascular Exercise

Step 1

Simulate cross-country skiing without any equipment. Stand upright with one foot in front, the other foot behind you with 3 ft. in between. Your arms are up in the opposing direction as the legs, this means your left arm is in front if your right leg is in front. Shift your front foot to the back as you bring the rear foot to the front. The arms go up in front and back down to the side in a slight bend. Keep your abdominal muscles and lower back tight.

Step 2

Jump with an invisible rope. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold your hands up and your elbows by your sides. Jump by pushing off on your toes. Swing your arms in a circular motion.

Step 3

Increase your total body endurance with jumping jacks. Stand upright with your feet together and your hands by your sides. Jump up, move your feet apart and have your hands come together above your head. Return to your starting position by jumping up, closing your feet, and bringing your hands back to your sides.

Strength Training

Step 1

Lie on your mat face down. Place your hands next to your shoulders and lift your body weight onto your knees. Perform 10 push-ups in a slow, controlled movement. Increase the difficulty by lifting your weight onto your toes.

Step 2

Sit on a chair. Grab the edge of the chair as close to your body as possible. Lift your body off the chair and walk your feet forward until your feet on the floor and your hands on the chair are the only things supporting you. Lower your body by bending your arms until they form a 90-degree angle. Push back up until your arms extend with the elbows flexed. Repeat 10 times.

Step 3

Position your chair in front of a door so that you can sit on it and hold on to the doorknobs on both sides. Using your thighs and gluteus, slowly stand up. Hold on to the doorknob for stability, but do not pull with your arms. Lower your body until it hovers over the chair, but does not touch it. Repeat 10 times.

Home Remedies & Symptom's of ALCOHOLISM

ALCOHOLISM

Alcoholics have a puffy face with bloodshot eyes, hoarse voice and a rapid pulse. They are suspicious, irritable and over-emotional.
Vomiting, delirium
Vomiting, delirium, impaired judgment, and disturbed sleep are some of the other symptoms that alcoholics suffer from. Excessive drinking damages the liver and gradually leads to cirrhosis. It also leads to disorders of the stomach and bowels. It can cause damage to the brain cells, and also affects the heart, which becomes weak and flabby.

Causes of Alcoholism

Occasional drink

Alcoholism starts with the individual taking an occasional drink. This gradually becomes a habit and leads to a state where the person cannot do without alcohol. Some people drink alcohol to enliven social gatherings under social pressure; for others, it is an escape from the responsibilities or stresses of life.

Alcoholism Treatment

Alcoholism treatment using Grapes
The most important home remedy for alcoholism is an exclusive diet, for a month or so, of grapes. Since this fruit contains the purest form of alcohol, it is an ideal yet healthy substitute for alcohol. Alcoholics should take three meals a day of fresh grapes at five-hourly intervals. The success of this treatment depends on the determination of the alcoholic to stop drinking.
Alcoholism treatment using Apples
Apples are another effective remedy for alcoholism.A generous intake of apples helps remove intoxication and reduces the craving for wines and other intoxicating liquors.
Alcoholism treatment using Dates
Dates are considered beneficial in the treatment of alcoholism. The patient should drink half a glass of water in which four or five dates have been rubbed together. This remedy should be taken twice daily for a month. It will bring definite relief.
Alcoholism treatment using Bitter Gourd
The juice of the leaves of bitter gourd is an antidote for alcohol intoxication. It is also useful for a liver damaged due to alcoholism. Three teaspoons of this juice, mixed with a glass of butter milk, should be taken every morning for a month.
Alcoholism treatment using Celery
The juice of raw celery has also been found useful in alcoholism. It exercises a sobering effect on the patient and is an antidote to alcohol. Half a glass of celery juice mixed with an equal quantity of water should be taken once daily for a month.

Diet for alcoholism recovery

Build up body's nutritional integrity, juice fast
The most effective way to treat alcoholism is to build up the body's nutritional integrity so as to prevent craving for stimulants like drinks. The patient should be put on a cleansing juice fast for at least ten days in the beginning. During the juice fast, the patient will gradually feel less craving for alcohol. This is a good beginning towards breaking the drinking habit.The patient should eat several small meals a day in preference to two or three large ones. Plenty of rest and outdoor physical exercises are also necessary.
Optimum diet and fresh fruit juice
After the initial fast of juices, the patient should take an optimum diet of vital nutrients consisting of wholegrain cereals, nuts, seeds and sprouts, fresh fruits, and vegetables. It is advisable that at the beginning of the treatment, the patient is given a suitable substitute to relieve the craving if and when it occurs. The best substitute drink for alcohol is a glass of fresh fruit juice. The patient should drink juices and eat candy or other snacks if he feels a craving for a stimulant.
Avoid refined foods
All refined foods such as sugar, white rice, macaroni products, strong condiments, white flour, and meat should be avoided.

Other Suggestions and herbal treatments for alcoholism

Firm willingness of alcoholic to stop drinking
The most important step towards breaking the 'alcohol habit' is the willingness of an alcoholic to do so. He must make a firm resolve to make a clean break at once, as giving up in stages is next to impossible.
Warm-water enema and physical exercises
During the first ten days of the 'juice fast', a warm-water enema should be taken everyday to cleanse the bowels. Plenty of rest and outdoor physical exercises are also necessary.
Avoid smoking
Smoking must be avoided as it increases the desire for alcohol.

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Home Remedies for ALLERGIES

  ALLERGIES    

    

   The word 'allergy' means an altered or abnormal tissue reaction after exposure to an antigen (also called an 'allergen'). The allergic reaction occurs if the body tissues are sensitive to the allergen. The allergen may reach the tissues by direct contact with the skin or various mucous membranes of the organs or through the bloodstream after absorption. Almost any part of the body can be affected by allergies. Allergic reactions are caused by a wide range of substances and conditions. These include pollens, dust, cosmetics, and animal hair; poisonous plants, serums, vaccines, and drugs; physical agents such as heat, cold and sunlight, as well as a variety of foods. The foods that commonly cause allergic reactions are oranges, milk, eggs, wheat, fish and other sea foods, chocolates, tomatoes, and strawberries.     
Symptoms of Allergies  
  
Recurring headaches, hay fever, Vomiting etc
  

Allergic symptoms are manifested in various forms in different organs. These include recurring headaches, migraines, dizziness, irritability, nervousness, depression, neuralgia, conjunctivitis, eczema, hay fever, a stuffy or runny nose, diarrhoea, vomiting, urticaria, asthma, shortness of breath, and swelling of the face and eyes. The same substance can cause different symptoms in different people at different times.

  
Causes of Allergies  
  
Dietetic errors and faulty living style
   Allergy is an indication of disharmony caused by dietetic errors and a faulty style of living.  
Refined, processed foods and stress
   It is also caused by excessive consumption of refined and processed foods, loaded with numerous chemical additives, many of which cause powerful reactions. Emotional and psychological stress can also lead to allergies.
  
Allergies Home Remedies
  
Allergies treatment using Nutrients
   Certain nutrients have been found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of allergies. Often the intake of vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid brings great relief to the sufferer. This vitamin may be taken in a dose of 100 mg daily for a month. In such cases, liberal amounts of pantothenic acid helps even though the recovery takes several weeks. A dose of 400 mg of vitamin E taken daily for four to six weeks is also beneficial as this vitamin possesses effective anti-allergic properties.  
Allergies treatment using Castor Oil
   It is found that five drops of castor oil in half a cup of any fruit or vegetable juice, or plain water, and taken on an empty stomach in the morning, is beneficial for allergies of the intestinal tract, skin, and nasal passages.  
Allergies treatment using Lime
   Lime is considered an effective remedy for any kind of allergy. Half a lime may be squeezed in a glass of lukewarm water and sweetened with a teaspoon of honey. It can be taken once daily first thing in the morning for several months. This remedy not only flushes the system of toxins but also acts as an antitoxic and antiallergic agent. However, those who are allergic to citrus fruits should not take recourse to this remedy.  
Allergies treatment using Bananas
   One or two bananas a day are useful for those who are allergic to certain foods and who consequently suffer from skin rashes, digestive disorders, or asthma, The fruit does, however, cause allergic reactions in certain sensitive persons and they should avoid it.  
Allergies treatment using Vegetable Juices
   A quantity of 500 ml carrot juice or a combination of carrot juice with beet and cucumber juices, has been found beneficial in the treatment of allergies. In the case of mixed juices, 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices should be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice to prepare 500 ml or half a litre of mixed juice. This should be taken once daily.   
Allergies diet  
  
Fresh fruit juices
   The best way to prevent or overcome allergies is to strengthen overall physical resistance so as not to fall an easy prey to every allergen that one comes across. To start with, the patient should fast on fresh fruit juices for four or five days. Repeated short juice fasts are likely to result in better tolerance to previous allergies.  
Mono diet of vegetables or fruits
   After the juice fast, the patient can like a mono diet of vegetables or fruits such as carrots, grapes, or apples for one week, after that. After that, one more food may be added to the mono diet. A week later, a third food may be added, and so on. After four weeks, protein foods can be introduced, one at a time. In case an allergic reaction to a newly-introduced food is noticed, it should be discontinued and a new food tried. In this way, all real allergens can be eventually eliminated from the diet.  
Avoid food like tea/coffee or containing chemical additives and preservatives
   Foods which should be excluded from the diet are tea, coffee, chocolate, cola drinks, alcohol, sugar and products made from it, refined cereals, meal, fish, chicken, tobacco, milk, cheese, butter, smoked and salted pickled foods, and foods containing any chemical additives, preservatives and flavourings.
  
Other Allergies treatments
  
Avoid stress, do meditation,exercise and mind control
   For allergic conditions in which an element of mental stress is present as well, it is essential to employ such methods as relaxation, exercise, meditation, and mind control. These methods reduce or remove stress and thereby contribute towards the treatment of allergies.  
Yogasanas
   Yogic asanas like yogamudra, ardh-matsyendrasana, sarvangasana, shavasana, and anuloma-viloma pranayama are beneficial in the treatment of allergy.

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Home Remedies for LOW BLOOD PRESSURE

LOW BLOOD PRESSURE

       Low blood pressure or hypotension refers to the fall in blood pressure below normal. It is a condition in which the action of the heart, in forcing the blood through the arteries, is weak. This is a direct outcome of a weakened and devitalised system.
    
Low blood pressure symptoms
  
Lethargy, weakness, dizziness
   The patient with chronic low blood pressure may complain of lethargy, weakness, fatigue, and dizziness. The patient may faint, especially if arterial pressure is lowered further when he assumes an erect position. These symptoms are presumably due to a decrease in perfusion of blood to the brain, heart, skeletal muscle, and other organs.
  
Low blood pressure causes
  
Faulty nutrition, Malnutrition
   The most important cause of low blood pressure is faulty nutrition. It makes the tissues forming the walls of the blood vessels over-relaxed, and flabby or streched. This results in less supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. Malnutrition can result from a diet deficient in calories, proteins, vitamin C, or almost any one of the B vitamins.  
Loss of blood, slow internal bleeding
   Sometimes the blood pressure falls rapidly because of loss of blood. Low blood pressure may also develop gradually because of slow bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, or bladder.  
Emotional instability
   Emotional problems are a far more frequent cause of low blood pressure. To a lesser degree, prolonged disappointment and frustration may result in a subnormal blood pressure.
  
Low blood pressure home remedies
  
Low Blood Pressure treatment using Beetroot
   The juice of raw beetroot is one of the most effective home remedies for low blood pressure. The patient should drink a cup of this juice twice daily for treating this condition Considerable improvement will be noticeable within a week.  
Low Blood Pressure treatment using Indian Spikenard
   The herb Indian spikenard is another effective home remedy for low blood pressure. It should be taken in doses of thirty to forty grains with a pinch of a little camphor and cinnamon (dalchini). An infusion can also be prepared by steeping 15 to 20 gm of the herb in 250 ml of boiling water, and taking it thrice a day.  
Low Blood Pressure treatment using Epsom Salts Bath
   Hot Epsom salt bath are one of the simplest remedy for low blood pressure. An Epsom salt bath is prepared by dissolving one to one and half kg of commercial Epsom Salt in an ordinary bath of hot water. The patient should remain immersed in the bath for ten to twenty minutes. This bath should be taken just before retiring to bed, and care should be exercised not to catch a chill afterwards.  
Low Blood Pressure treatment using Nutrients
   Protein, vitamin C, and all vitamins of the B group have been found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of low blood pressure. Of these, pantothenic acid is of particular importance. Liberal use of this vitamin alone often helps in raising the blood pressure. A diet which contains adequate quantities of complete proteins, B vitamin and, particularly, the nutrients that stimulate adrenal production, quickly normalizes low blood pressure.  
Low Blood Pressure treatment using Salt
   The use of salt is valuable in low blood pressure. Until the blood pressure reaches normal levels through proper dietary and other remedies, it is essential that the patient should take salty foods and half a teaspoon of salt in water daily.  
Low blood pressure diet
  
Exclusive fruit diet
   The treatment for low blood pressure should aim at rejuvenation of the whole system. To begin with, the patient should adopt an exclusive fresh fruit diet for about five days, taking three meals a day of fresh fruity fruits at five-hourly intervals.  
Milk and fruit diet
   Thereafter he may adopt a fruit and milk diet for two or three weeks. After the fruit and milk diet the patient may gradually embark upon a well balanced diets consisting of seeds nuts and grains with emphasis on fresh fruit and raw vegetables. Further period of all fruit diet followed by a milk and fruit diet may be necessary every two or three months in some cases, depending on the progress being made.
Other Low blood pressure treatment
  
Warm-Water enema treatment
   A warm-water enema should be used daily to cleanse the bowels during the first few days of the treatment, and afterwards, if necessary. Those who are habitually constipated should take all the possible steps for its eradication. Daily dry friction and sponging should be undertaken by those suffering from low blood pressure.  
Light walking, cycling, swimming and Breathing exercises
   They should undertake breathing and other light exercises like walking , swimming and cycling. The patient should take sun and air baths and spend as much time as possible in the fresh air.  
Avoid excessive work, anxiety
   All living habits which tend to enervate the system, such as overwork, excesses of all kinds, needless worry, and negative thinking must be eliminated as far as possible.

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Home Remedies for STOMACH ULCERS / H. PYLORI

Helicobacter pylori commonly referred as H.pylori are a type of bacteria commonly responsible for most of the peptic ulcers and inflammation of the stomach lining. In severe cases this infection can also contribute to stomach and other digestive system cancers.


This bacterium produces toxins which inflame or affect the cells in the stomach lining. H pylori by destroying the stomach lining allow the acids of the stomach to seep in the sensitive lining beneath.


The bacteria along with the acid irritate the sensitive inner lining and cause a sore or an ulcer. Although many people do not exhibit any signs and symptoms till the matter worsens, for other may experience a dull ache or burning pain in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, bloating, burping, weight loss, changes in appetite, bloody or black tarry stool and bloody vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

H. pylori enter the digestive system through mouth via some infected food or water.

Although stomach acids are very hostile for many bacteria, H. pylori can create a low-acid buffer zone for itself and survive happily in the stomach.

Medically this H pylori treatment included antibiotics which kill the bacteria and other acid lowering treatments. But the infection can be prevented by some H pylori natural cures and taking certain preventive measures like for many other infections.

• After using the toilet and before eating food, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly with warm clean water and soap.
• As the infection can spread through saliva also, avoid sharing the same dining utensils like plates and drinking glass as these can act as a carrier to transmit bacteria to other person.
• Avoid consumption of contaminated water and food as this is the most common cause for getting H pylori infection.

 

When To See A Doctor


See your doctor if you experience:

  

* Severe pain between your breastbone and navel, especially between meals or early in the morning

* Blood in your stool

* Unexplained nausea

* Vomiting

* Weight loss

* Loss of appetite

Maybe you have an ulcer, and maybe you don't. A doctor can sort it out.


 

If you have been diagnosed by a stomach or duodenal ulcer due to H pylori bacteria then the following H pylori home remedies will be very helpful.

Avoid the culprits – Most people with ulcers caused due to H pylori infection can not tolerate too spicy and heavy food. If you are one of those then it would be wise to avoid certain spices like chilies, hot peppers, pepper, and fatty meals.

Elimination technique – If you are not sure which food causes the problem then an elimination diet would work best to identify the triggers. This can be done by eliminating the suspected foods for a 2-3 weeks and then slowly reintroducing them one by one to identify the culprit.

Eat well – Never over eat, even if it is your favorite  food. Always have small but frequent meals, this will keep the digestive tract active.

Strict no – Say a strict no to alcohol, smoking and stress as these are the main aggravating causes for ulcers.

 

Alternative Names: Peptic Ulcers, Gastric Ulcers

 

Some of the home remedies of the stomach ulcers are:

 

Milk - Milk can help to cure stomach ulcers. You must take at least 2 or three glass of milk daily.

 

Hog Wood - You may eat 5 gm powder of hog wood daily. This will help to cure peptic ulcer fast.

 

Fenugreek (Methi) - Fenugreek (Methi) is also is also a good curative for the treatment of stomach ulcer.

 

Cayenne Pepper - This one is a good spice for the treatment of gastric ulcer. You may take one-eighth teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a glass of water twice daily.

 

Cabbage and Carrot - Another good remedy is a raw cabbage. To make for eating, take out a juice of it. You can also mix in it it some carrots in your juicer to make it go down easier! Drink half a cup of the juice before each meal and at bed time.

 

Don't take too many Pain Relievers - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen - though they may be very popular otherwise, but must be avoided by a patient suffering from peptic ulcers.

 

Avoid Smoking and Drinking Alcohol - you should avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, as it may interfere in the healing process.

 

Comfrey - Drink comfrey tea or liquid acidophilus culture often to help heal intestinal and stomach ulcers.


Some other good Herbal Remedies for stomach ulcers may be:

• Bansalochan.
• Aloe Vera Juice.
• Chandan.
• Goldenseal.
• Lime.
• Marsh mellow Root.
• Vegetable Juice.
• Almond Milk.
• Barley Water.
• Red Raspberry.
• Sage.
• White Oak Bark.
• Propolis Capsules.
• Licorice Root.
• Wild Yam.

 

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