Archive for May, 2010

Jaundice causes, Jaundice Home Remedies, Liver Infection, Liver Swelling

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Jaundice causes your skin and the whites of your eyes to turn yellow. Too much bilirubin causes jaundice. Bilirubin is a yellow chemical in hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen in your red blood cells. Many healthy babies have some jaundice during the first week of life.As red blood cells break down, your body builds new cells to replace them. The old ones are processed by the liver. If the liver cannot handle the blood cells as they break down, bilirubin builds up in the body and your skin may look yellow.There are a number of herbs useful in the treatment of jaundice such as berberis, chicory, aloe vera, snake gourd, amongst others.
A blend of tomato juice with salt and black pepper to be consumed on an empty stomach each morning for a period of five days. Stir in a couple of oregano teaspoons in a cup of hot water and steep for 8 – 10 minutes. The drink must be filtered and consumed every day. Carrots and plums are known to have a beneficial effect on jaundice. Include these in your diet daily. Since ancient times, pomegranates have been used for treating a number of ailments, since all parts of the pomegranate plant contain important medicinal value that is used in the treatment of a variety of diseases.

how to control acidity

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Acidity is related to heartburn and gas formation in stomach. In acidity, acid reflux or gastroesopohageal reflux disease, or more commonly known as urdhva gata amalpitta in ayurveda, there is a movement of gastric juices (carrying acid) from the stomach into the lower esophagus (food pipe). This is a condition which is caused when acidic contents in stomach (hydrochloric acid) move upward into the esophagus and making it dysfunctional. Understanding the right treatment at right time and causes of any disease, like acidity or acid reflux, is very helpful for effective treatments. In ayurveda it is considerd to be caused by the aggarvation of pitta dosha that is responsible for burning sensation caused in the chest region. Using ayurvedic medicines that can suppress acid formation under the recommendation of healthcare professionals is very effective in treating acidity.
Ayurvedic medicines like Kamdudha Rasa plain are effective in treating acidity. Avipattikar hurna can be taken with water before your daily meal. It is good for your bowel movement and is effective in heartburn treatment or acidity. Narikel lavan is also a good remedy to cure hyperacidity.
Too much addiction to strong foods such as tea and coffee may cause acidity. This is also true for other addictions such as smoking and alcohol. Do not consume sour foods as they already have acidic contents. Acidic foods to avoid are pickles, curds, tamarinds, vinegar, etc Coconut water is good for reducing acidity in the stomach. Among vegetables white pumpkin, bitter gourd, cucumber, green banana and banana flower are effective. Cow’s milk is preferable to buffalo’s milk.

Tips to Prevent Pimples

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Everyone has pimples from time to time, but there comes a time when enough is enough. Here are some tips from Baker for people of any age who want to keep their skin clear:Wash the face two to three times a day. Cleansing the face with unscented soap or face cleanser can prevent pimples. Throughout the day, oils and dirt collect on the face. Bacteria from oils and dirt can find their way into skin pores and cause breakouts. Washing the face removes make-up and bacteria. It also reduces the number of breakouts.Eat fruits and vegetables. Often times, excessive oil causes pimples. If this is the case, the best way to prevent pimples is to reduce oil on the face and body. Fruits and vegetables can minimize body oils and stop breakouts.
Apply over-the-counter or prescription pimple cream. If natural treatments are ineffective, use a daily pimple or acne cream. Start with an over-the-counter cream. If this doesn’t work, see a doctor and ask for a prescription. Because pimple creams can dry the skin, apply a daily moisturizerUse topical treatments, such as Nature’s Cure Vanishing Cream, anywhere that you tend to get breakouts — don’t just spot-treat existing pimples. The pore-clogging process happens two to three weeks before any blemish becomes visible on the skin.

how to prevent yeast infections

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Three out of four women will experience at least one yeast infection during her life, many experience recurrent infections.Yeast infections are a common female nuisance that can be embarrassing to deal with. Unfortunately, most women who get yeast infections tend to have them again. On the other hand, there are several things you can do to prevent yeast infections from recurring.Preventing yeast infections is obviously more desirable than treating them. Wearing loose clothing, cotton underwear (or at least underwear with a cotton crotch panel), removing damp clothing soon after swimming or working out, and carefully drying the vulvar area after bathing will all help prevent yeast infections. Some advocate using a blow dryer on warm to briefly blow dry the vulva after bathing to insure adequate drying. Others suggest using vaginal or oral yogurt, which is a controversial method of preventing yeast infections. However, there are articles in the medical literature that support eating 8 ounces a day of yogurt containing lactobacillus acidophilus, which may reduce the yeast infection recurrence rate by threefold. IF you choose to do this, however, please make sure the yogurt you buy specifically contains lactobacillus acidophilus, as many do not. Some also advocate taking anti-fungal medications intravaginally or orally at specific intervals to prevent overgrowth of yeast. In some diabetic patients this is very helpful. Yeast infections are common and sometimes difficult to treat, but with the appropriate evaluation and treatment they can be effectively treated. Any symptomatic vaginal discharge should be evaluated to ensure proper treatment.Always call a healthcare professional for diagnosis if you are not sure a subsequent infection is yeast.

How to Prevent HIV/AIDS

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

You can’t get AIDS by being near or touching someone who has AIDS. HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is spread through the blood. HIV does not travel as tears, air, or sweat. If you find a used needle on the ground, don’t touch it. Especially if you have an open cut. The blood from the needle might have HIV in or on it. You can kiss a person infected with HIV on the cheek, but you shouldn’t do any big, deep kissing since small amounts of HIV have been found in saliva.
You can get AIDS by:blood transfusions ( not very common anymore).having unprotected sex with someone who has AIDS. finding a used needle on the ground, picking it up, and getting the infected blood into an open wound. getting blood from someone else’s cut who has AIDS, into yours. now the time to prevent the aids.Advocate sex education in schools. Studies have shown that such education does not encourage increased sexual activity and does in fact encourage abstinence.
Implement programs such as substance-abuse prevention and self-esteem discussions, as well as after-school programs for youth to alleviate the boredom or restlessness that may lead to a higher rate of sexual activity and lower rate of condom use.Encourage open discussion between parents and adolescent children about condoms – the sooner the better. Openness with adolescents prior to their first sexual experience has been shown to encourage lifelong condom use.Include youth in planning any HIV prevention programs for adolescents. They can be powerful resources for teaching empowerment and outreach.Provide easy access to condoms for adolescents – they need to be able to put into practice what they learn.Target the roots of the problem, such as drug abuse, sexual promiscuity and even the boredom and restlessness associated with dropping out of school that may lead to higher rates of sexual activity.