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Purple Potatoes Help Prevent Colon Cancer

Purple Potatoes Help Prevent Colon Cancer

A group of researchers, including one of Indian-origin have discovered that compounds found in purple potatoes may help kill colon cancer stem cells and limit the spread of the deadly disease.

Jairam Vanamala, associate professor of food sciences at Pennsylvania State University in the US, explains that attacking stem cells is an effective way to counter cancer. “You might want to compare cancer stem cells to roots of the weeds,” Vanamala, an alumnus of Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, said.

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“You may cut the weed, but as long as the roots are still there, the weeds will keep growing back and, likewise, if the cancer stem cells are still present, the cancer can still grow and spread,” he noted. The researchers used a baked purple potato for the research as they wanted to make sure the vegetables maintained their anti-cancer properties even after cooking.

In the initial laboratory study, the researchers found that the baked potato extract suppressed the spread of colon cancer stem cells while increasing their deaths. Researchers then tested the effect of whole baked purple potatoes on mice with colon cancer and found similar results.
The portion size for a human would be about the same as eating a medium size purple-fleshed potato for lunch and dinner, or one large purple-fleshed potato per day. According to the researchers, there may be several substances in purple potatoes that work simultaneously on multiple pathways to help kill the colon cancer stem cells, including anthocyanins and chlorogenic acid, and resistant starch.

In addition to resistant starch, the same colour compounds that give potatoes, as well as other fruits and vegetables, a rainbow of vibrant colours may be effective in suppressing cancer growth, Vanamala explained. Purple potatoes could be potentially used in both primary and secondary prevention strategies for cancer, Vanamala suggested.

Primary prevention is aimed at stopping the initial attack of cancer, while secondary prevention refers to helping patients in remission remain cancer-free. The findings were detailed online in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.

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Blood Pressure Chart

Blood Pressure Chart

What is Blood Pressure?


Blood pressure refers to the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels and constitutes one of the principal vital signs. The pressure of the circulating blood decreases as blood moves through arteries, arterioles, capillaries, and veins; the term blood pressure generally refers to arterial pressure, i.e., the pressure in the larger arteries, arteries being the blood vessels which take blood away from the heart.



NOTE: Blood pressure is NOT the same as heart rate (pulse). You can check what your heart rate for your age should be here.

You can calculate your predicted maximum heart rate by using the calculation: 220 - (age) = Age Predicted Maximum Heart Rate, or see our Target Heart Rate Calculator and Chart.


Blood pressure is always given as two numbers;

  • Systolic Pressure (when the heart beats)
  • Diastolic Pressure (when the heart relaxes)
When the measurements are written down, both are written one above, or before, the other with the systolic being the first number.


Low Blood Pressure Range - Blood pressure that is too low is known as hypotension.
[TABLE="class: lists, width: 676"]
[TR]
[TH]Systolic pressure (mm Hg)[/TH]
[TH]Diastolic pressure (mm Hg)[/TH]
[TH]Pressure Range[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]90[/TD]
[TD]60[/TD]
[TD]Borderline Low blood Pressure[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]60[/TD]
[TD]40[/TD]
[TD]Too Low Blood Pressure[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]50[/TD]
[TD]33[/TD]
[TD]Dangerously Low Blood Pressure[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

Normal Blood Pressure Range - Blood pressure reading below 120/80 is considered normal.
[TABLE="class: lists, width: 676"]
[TR]
[TH]Systolic pressure(mm Hg)[/TH]
[TH]Diastolic pressure (mm Hg)[/TH]
[TH]Pressure Range[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]130[/TD]
[TD]85[/TD]
[TD]High Normal Blood Pressure[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]120[/TD]
[TD]80[/TD]
[TD]Normal Blood Pressure[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]110[/TD]
[TD]75[/TD]
[TD]Low Normal Blood Pressure[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

High Blood Pressure Range - If one or both numbers are usually high, you have high blood pressure (Hypertension).
[TABLE="class: lists, width: 676"]
[TR]
[TH]Systolic pressure (mm Hg)[/TH]
[TH]Diastolic pressure (mm Hg)[/TH]
[TH]Stages of High Blood Pressure[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]210[/TD]
[TD]120[/TD]
[TD]Stage 4[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]180[/TD]
[TD]110[/TD]
[TD]Stage 3[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]160[/TD]
[TD]100[/TD]
[TD]Stage 2[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]140[/TD]
[TD]90[/TD]
[TD]Stage 1[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
What should my blood pressure be according to my age? - This chart shows the average blood pressure range by age.
[TABLE="class: lists, width: 676"]
[TR]
[TH]Age[/TH]
[TH]Systolic BP[/TH]
[TH]Diastolic BP[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]3-6[/TD]
[TD]116[/TD]
[TD]76[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]7-10[/TD]
[TD]122[/TD]
[TD]78[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]11-13[/TD]
[TD]126[/TD]
[TD]82[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]14-16[/TD]
[TD]136[/TD]
[TD]86[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]17-19[/TD]
[TD]120[/TD]
[TD]85[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]20-24[/TD]
[TD]120[/TD]
[TD]79[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]25-29[/TD]
[TD]121[/TD]
[TD]80[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]30-34[/TD]
[TD]122[/TD]
[TD]81[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]35-39[/TD]
[TD]123[/TD]
[TD]82[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]40-44[/TD]
[TD]125[/TD]
[TD]83[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]45-49[/TD]
[TD]127[/TD]
[TD]84[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]50-54[/TD]
[TD]129[/TD]
[TD]85[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]55-59[/TD]
[TD]131[/TD]
[TD]86[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]60+[/TD]
[TD]134[/TD]
[TD]87[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

Blood Pressure Chart for Children
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[TR]
[TH]Age[/TH]
[TH]Males (mmHg)[/TH]
[TH]Females (mmHg)[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1 - 3[/TD]
[TD]80/34 - 120/75[/TD]
[TD]83/38 - 117/76[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]4 to 6[/TD]
[TD]88/47 - 128/84[/TD]
[TD]88/50 - 122/83[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]7 - 10[/TD]
[TD]92/53 - 130/90[/TD]
[TD]93/55 - 129/88[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]


The Signs and Symptoms of High Blood Pressure


Signs of high blood pressure include, headache dizziness, pounding in ears, and a bloody nose. These symptoms typically don't occur until high blood pressure has reached an advanced and even a possibly life threatening stage. see other Signs of High Blood Pressure


What causes high blood pressure?


For most people who suffer with hypertension, there is no obvious cause why their blood pressure is high. This condition is called essential hypertension and it is especially important that it is kept under control. More information on What causes High Blood Pressure?


Measuring your blood pressure.


Healthcare professionals use a stethoscope and a manual sphygmomanometer to measure your blood pressure. Typically they take the reading above your elbow. The sphygmomanometer has a bladder, cuff, bulb, and a gauge. When the bulb is pumped it inflates the bladder inside the cuff, which is wrapped around your arm. This inflation will stop the blood flow in your arteries. The stethoscope is used to listen for sound of the heartbeat, and no sound indicates that there is no flow. As the pressure is released from the bladder, you will hear the sound of the blood flowing again. That point becomes systolic reading. The diastolic reading is when you hear no sound again, which means that the blood flow is back to normal.
Blood pressure 100 plus your age


Medical research shows that as we age blood pressure rises slightly to accommodate an increased demand of oxygen and nutrients. It is completely natural for the first number (systolic) to be 100 plus our age. A recent study by a group of UCLA researchers came very close to corroborating Dr. Piette's guide for blood pressure of 100 plus your age for men, subtracting 10 for women, and this is after this rule had been in use for five or more decades. Are we now being taught that Dr. Piette's guide for blood pressure is wrong merely for drug company profit?


Symptoms of heart attack


The heart requires blood to bring oxygen, and nutrients to its muscle tissue. The narrowing of the arteries due to blockage can cause high blood pressure. If this blockage occurs in the arteries of the heart, coronary arteries, heart muscle damage can occur, resulting in a heart attack


Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, however most heart attacks start slowly with mild pain and discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. Shortness of breath may occur, as well as nausea, or lightheadedness. It is vital to get help immediately if any of these symptoms occur.


Symptoms of a stroke


The brain requires unobstructed blood flow to nourish its many functions. Very high, sustained blood pressure will eventually cause blood vessels to weaken. Over time these weaken vessels can break, and blood will leak into the brain. The area of the brain that is being fed by these broken vessels start to die, and this will cause a stroke. Additionally, if a blot clot blocks a narrowed artery, blood ceases to flow and a stroke will occur.


Symptoms of a stroke include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking, or seeing, sudden severe headache. If you or someone with you has one or more of these signs, don't delay, call your Doctor/ Ambulance



You are at risk for cardiovascular disease if:

  • You have diabetes.
  • Your diet is high in saturated fats.
  • You consume more than two alcoholic drinks per day.
  • You have high blood pressure or need medication to control your blood pressure.
  • You have high cholesterol levels or need medication to control your cholesterol level.
  • You exercise less than 30 minutes per day - Inactivity puts a person at higher risk of developing heart disease.
  • You are overweight - Persons that have an excess of body fat are at a higher risk than persons of normal weight.
  • You are over 40 or a post-menopausal woman - Risk of heart disease increases over the age of 45 in males, over 55 in females.
  • Family History - Children of parents that developed heart disease before the age of 55 have a higher risk of developing heart disease.
  • You smoke - Cigarette smokers are at greater risk than pipe and cigar smokers, but all forms of tobacco are proven to be detrimental to the hearts health.
If you answered yes to one or more of the above, you should talk to your doctor about how you can reduce your risk through lifestyle modifications. Your doctor will determine if preventative therapies such as ASPIRIN 81mg are right for you.
Medications for reducing high blood pressure


There are several types of blood pressure medications and if one doesn't work, then ask your doctor to switch to another until your blood pressure becomes stable.
Adalat - A dihydropyridine calcium blocker. It is mostly used for treating hypertension and Angina Pectoris. Other conditions that benefit from Adalat are Raynaud's phenomenon, Tetanus and Angina Pectoris. Brand names of the drug include Procardia and Nifedical. More information on Adalat
Aldactone - While regularly prescribed for high-blood-pressure patients, the drug can also be prescribed along with other drugs. However, the drug is useful only for controlling, rather than curing, high blood pressure. More information
on Aldactone



What is Angina?
Angina is a form of heart disease where the blood flow to the heart is restricted by a blockage in one or more of the arteries that carry blood into the heart. Usually, the first sign Angina is a pain in the chest, not unlike a squeezing or pressing sensation. Introduction to Angina



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சிறுநீர் வெளியேறும் போது கண்டிப்பாக கவன&

சிறுநீர் வெளியேறும் போது கண்டிப்பாக கவனிக்க வேண்டிய விடயங்கள்: ஆபத்தை தவிர்க்க தெரிந்து கொள்ளுங்க!








உங்கள் உடலுறுப்பில் மிகவும் முக்கியமான பாகம் சிறுநீரகம். ஏனெனில் இது தான் உங்கள் உடலில் உள்ள கழிவுகளை வெளியேற்ற உழைக்கின்றது. உங்களுக்கு உடல்நிலை சரியாக இல்லை அல்லது உங்கள் உடலில் ஏதேனும் மாற்றம் ஏற்பட்டு வருகிறது என்பதை உங்கள் இயற்கை உபாதையை வைத்தே கண்டுப்பிடித்துவிடலாம். பொதுவாக உங்கள் சிறுநீரில் ஏற்படும் மாற்றத்தை வைத்து எளிதாக உங்கள் உடல்நல மாற்றத்தை கண்டறிந்துவிடலாம். உடல்நிலை சரியில்லை எனும் போது முதலில் சிறுநீர் பரிசோதனை செய்வதற்கு காரணமும் இதுதான். நாட்டு வைத்தியம் செய்பவர்கள் கூட சிறுநீரின் நிறத்தை வைத்தே என்ன பாதிப்பாக இருக்ககூடும் என்பதை கணித்துவிடுவார்கள்.

எனவே, நீங்கள் சிறுநீர் கழிக்கும் போது அண்ணாந்து விட்டத்தை பார்ப்பதை தவிர்த்து சிறுநீரின் நிறம் சரியாக தான் இருக்கிறதா என்பதை பார்க்க வேண்டியது அவசியம்.


01. மந்தமாக வெளியாகுதல்.

உங்கள் சிறுநீர் மந்தமாக வெளிப்படுகிறது என்றால் அது உங்களுக்கு பாக்டீரியா தொற்று ஏற்பட்டிருக்கிறது என்பதற்கான முன்னறிவுப்பு ஆகும். வெள்ளை இரத்த அணுக்கள் பாக்டீரியாக்களுடன் சண்டையிட்டு கொண்டிருந்தால் தான் இந்த மாதிரி சிறுநீர் வெளிப்படும்.


02. இரத்தம் கசிதல்.

சிறுநீர் கழிக்கும் போதும் சிவப்பு நிறமாகவோ அல்லது இரத்தம் கசிவது போலவோ இருந்தால் உங்கள் சிறுநீரகத்தில் கட்டிகள் இருக்கின்றன என்று அர்த்தம். உடனடியாக பரிசோதனை செய்துக்கொள்வது நல்லது.

03. நுரை போன்று வெளிபடுதல்.

சிறுநீர் கழிக்கும் போது நுரை போன்று வெளிபடுதல், நீரிழிவு அல்லது சிறுநீரக கோளாறுகள் ஏற்படுவதற்கான அறிகுறி ஆகும். இது ஏற்படுவதற்கு காரணம் சிறுநீரகம் சரியாக புரதச்சத்திணை வடிகட்டாது செயல்படுவதுதான் என கூறப்படுகிறது.

04. பழுப்பு நிறத்தில்.

கல்லீரலில் பாதிப்பு ஏற்பட்டிருக்கிறது என்பதன் முன்னறிவிப்பு தான் சிறுநீர் பழுப்பு நிறமாக வெளிப்படுவது என்று கூறப்படுகிறது. மற்றும் பித்தச்செம்பசையின் (bilirubin) காரணமாக கூட ஒருவகையில் காரணமாக இருக்கலாம். இவ்வாறான நிற மாற்றங்கள் சிறுநீரில் காணப்பட்டால் உடனடியாக மருத்துவிரிடம் பரிசோதனை செய்துக்கொள்ளுங்கள்.


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Press this Point to Prevent Vomiting and Nausea

Press this Point to Prevent Vomiting and Nausea

Sep 02, 2015

Probably you remember a situation when you felt unbearable nausea, but you didn’t have any medicine at hand to ease the discomfort. The good news is that you don’t need any medicine because acupressure can do the same job without harming your body with chemicals!

What is Acupressure?

Acupressure is a wellness therapy developed over 5,000 years ago as an important aspect of Asian, especially Chinese, medicine. It uses precise finger placement and pressure over specific points along the body. These points follow specific channels, known as meridians – the same channels used in acupuncture.

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According to Asian medical philosophy, activation of these points with pressure (or needles) can improve blood flow, release tension, and enhance or unblock life-energy, known in China as “qi” or in the English-speaking world as “chi.” This release allows energy to flow more freely through the meridians, promoting relaxation, healing and the restoration of proper function.

It should be noted that the existence of qi and meridians is doubted by many Western scientists. According to this skeptical view, any healing effect from acupuncture or acupressure sessions is not due to the alteration of subtle energy flows along invisible channels, but rather to the same gross physical effects that happen during any kind of massage therapy, including muscular relaxation and improved regional blood flow.

What Conditions is Acupressure Used For?

For centuries, the Chinese have used acupressure points as a beauty treatment to enhance muscle tone and increase circulation, especially of facial muscles.

This can reportedly improve the condition and appearance of the skin, lessening wrinkles and sagging of the face without drugs or surgery, although clinical trials are needed to confirm this.

Acupressure points have also been employed to increase arousal, decrease sexual tension and reportedly aid in alleviating sexual dysfunction, including infertility, decreased sexual desire, premature ejaculation, and impotency.

Acupressure therapy can also be used to relieve pain, reduce tension in muscles, improve circulation and promote deep states of relaxation. It is often done by massage therapists and other bodyworkers, but can also be learned as a technique to be done oneself.

Individuals can be treated, and then trained in various self-care applications and pressure-point formulas for specific conditions. These include nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, headaches, neck and back pain, as well as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, mental and emotional stress, even addiction recovery and learning disorders.

So, if you feel bad due to a cold or a hangover, then press the point on the inside part of your upper arm, right under the palm. This pressure should prevent vomiting.
Find this spot and press it with your thumb or finger. By stimulating it, you send a signal to your brain and the body starts to create certain neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and endorphins. These neurotransmitters will change the chemistry in your body, so you won’t feel nausea any longer and you won’t have the urge to vomit!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcZs6BYFyTo


Uploaded on Jan 22, 2009
A video explaining how to locate the acupuncture point pericardium 6 (neiguan, or inner gate). This point can be massaged to help give relief from nausea, or if you have a travel sickness band you should place it over this point for the best effect.








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Raw Vegetables vs. Cooked Vegetables, Which Are Better?

Raw Vegetables vs. Cooked Vegetables, Which Are Better?

Here we will talk about preparation of 7 vegetables of choice in order to maximize their nutritional content. Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, a registered dietitian with a practice in Chicago, says, “Some produce is most nutritious uncooked, while other kinds need heat to bring out the best in them.”

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From asparagus to tomatoes, here’s how to get the most from your farmers’ market picks:

1. Asparagus is Best: Cooked

When you steam asparagus, the process ignites its cancer-fighting potential. Asparagus contains the compounds that have made broccoli and the other cruciferous vegetables cancer-fighting superstars. These are isothiocyanates, indoles, and sulforaphane. Each of these has anti-cancer properties and the ability to rejuvenate cells. But there’s more to it: asparagus has one of the highest concentrations of glutathione, one of the master antioxidants made in the body. As we begin to age, our ability to make glutathione needs to be bolstered by dietary intake.


This has to be one of the easiest ways to cook asparagus:

Just trim the ends of asparagus stems, lay out on a foil lined baking sheet, toss with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parmesan, and then bake until done. I eat them like French fries. Are they addictive? Well, yes!

2. Beets are Best: Raw

Beets lose more than 25% of their folate when cooked. Eating them raw will preserve this brain compound. Beets are one of those veggies that inspire passion one way or the other—you either love them or loathe them. I have heard people say they think beets taste “like dirt.” Yeah, maybe if you don’t peel them before eating! I’m firmly in the “love them” category, and if you are, too, here are some tips for you:


When beets are at their most flavorful, usually in late summer, they need no embellishment. Just serve them plain, sliced and served on a plate, or in salad. Dress warm-sliced beets in just a little lemon juice and agave nectar.

As mentioned above, raw beets are wonderful grated and tossed into salads or combined with other grated roots, as in Beet And Red Cabbage Slaw.

3. Broccoli is Best: Raw

Heating broccoli deactivates their active component myrosinase, an enzyme in broccoli that helps cleanse the liver of carcinogens. Here is a Raw Broccoli Salad Recipe for your summer relish:

Ingredients:

3 cups of chopped broccoli
2 tbsp. of finely chopped coriander (cilantro)
1 tsp of cumin seeds
¼ cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon juice
½ tsp of sea salt

Recipe directions:

Wash and finely chop the broccoli, several florets at a time. Keep chopping until the broccoli is ½ cm to 1 cm pieces.

Place the broccoli into a large, non-reactive bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and then mix well with a metal spoon. Cover and let the broccoli sit in the fridge for an hour.


4. Red peppers are Best: Raw

You must go “raw-tarian” with these peppers because their vitamin C breaks down when they are roasted, fried or grilled above 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Here is a raw red pepper soup recipe for you:

Ingredients:

1 cup roughly chopped red bell peppers (approx. 1 medium pepper)
1⁄3 cup cashews
1⁄3 cup water
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup more diced red bell pepper (reserve – do not blend)

Recipe directions:

• Throw all ingredients (except last ½ cup of red peppers) in a high-speed blender and blend up ’til nice and smooth and well mixed’. You can let this raw red bell pepper soup recipe blend in the Vitamix or Blendtec blender for a little extra time so that the heat of the blades and the friction actually warm up this delicious, creamy raw red bell pepper soup recipe.
• Transfer raw red pepper soup into a bowl. Add the remaining ½cup of diced red peppers and mix gently with a spoon.
• Garnish with whatever you like! I simply sprinkled my soup with some dried basil. Eat immediately!


5. Spinach is Best: Cooked

Have it cooked and you will absorb more iron, calcium and magnesium from it.
Here is a quick and easy sautéed spinach recipe you can cook from scratch:

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe directions:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach to the skillet and cover. Allow to cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the salt and cover again for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

6. Tomatoes are Best: Cooked

Surprise: When you eat tomato fruit cooked, your body absorbs more of its cancer-fighting lycopene.

Slow-cooked tomatoes recipe:

Ingredients:
• 6 medium-sized vine tomatoes
• thyme or rosemary leaves
• vinegar
• olive oil

Recipe directions:
They can be made up to 2 days ahead. Halve the tomatoes width-ways and place, cut-side up, in a roasting pan. Season and scatter thyme or rosemary leaves over them. Sprinkle each with vinegar and finally with olive oil. Bake for 2-3 hours until soft and slightly shriveled. Remove and cool.





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Storing Medicines

Storing Medicines


Where is the best place to store prescription medications?

A: "Any medication, unless it specifies that it needs to be refrigerated, really needs to be kept at room temperature in a dry place away from heat, humidity and light. So the best place to keep medicines is in a medicine cabinet that's outside of the bathroom and not on top of a refrigerator where there's heat."

Q: What happens to medicine in the heat?

A: "You may lose some efficacy of that medication, but it's probably not going to be harmful. But nitroglycerin [used to treat chest pain in people with cardiovascular disease] is an important example. That could be potentially a life-saving medicine, and if it doesn't work that's a big problem, versus if your ibuprofen doesn't treat your headache as well, that's an inconvenience, but you'll survive."

Q: Are there any specific drugs that are extremely sensitive to heat, moisture, or sunlight?

A: "It's not great to leave any medicine in a locked car on a 100 degree summer day. The first one that comes to mind is nitroglycerin. People need to keep it in the original bottle, follow storage instructions, and replace it regularly, especially if it's exposed to heat or light, because it can degrade really quickly. Also, levothyroxine [a thyroid drug], not because it's particularly sensitive, but because people are sometimes sensitive to the dosing. So if they lose some of the efficacy of the drug, a small change in dose can sometimes cause a change in the way they are feeling."

Q: Do you have any advice for people who must carry medications with them in the heat of summer, like insulin, asthma inhalers orEpiPens?

A: "Pay attention to expiration dates. Expiration dates are always important, but especially if drugs aren't being kept at ideal conditions. Those expiration dates are based on storing as recommended. Keep them with you, and try to do the best you can. Don't leave them in your car. Take them with you in the more comfortable temperatures."

Q: What special medication storage precautions should be taken during power outages?

A: "The things to be most cautious with are medications that have to be refrigerated. If someone has rheumatoid arthritis and is on injectible medications that need to be refrigerated and their power goes out for a week, then they should be calling their pharmacy or calling the manufacturer of that drug to see what they recommend, especially because a lot of the injectibles that require refrigeration are really expensive. In some cases they might last longer at room temperature than you might think, in other cases they only have a 24 to 48 hour window before that drug is no longer good."

Q: Are there any drugs that are pretty impervious to summer heat?

A: "There probably are some, but most things are only tested for stability at room temperature. We don't always know how far you can push that one way or another, based on the science because there's not always a need to test it further."

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-...-you-should-keep-medicines-out-of-summer-heat

 
History, Benefits & Uses of Sandalwood Essential Oil

History, Benefits & Uses of Sandalwood Essential Oil


Sandalwood Essential Oil History

Sandalwood oil is commonly known for its woodsy, sweet smell and is frequently used as a base for products such as incense, perfumes, cosmetics, and aftershave. It is easily blended with other oils, making it desirable as a mix into other fragrances.

Traditionally, sandalwood oil has been a part of religious traditions in India and other Eastern countries. The sandalwood tree itself is considered holy and used for various religious ceremonies, including decorating for weddings or for the birth of a baby.


The highest quality sandalwood is the Indian variety, known as Santalum album.

Hawaii and Australia also produce sandalwood, but it is not considered to be of the same quality and purity as the Indian variety. There is such an increased demand for Indian sandalwood, the price is has been going up, making it the most expensive essential oil available on the market.

Also due to the high demand, many immature trees are being cut and harvested, leading to a decrease in the overall tree population. In India, sandalwood is almost extinct due to less than sustainable farming practices.

If you are concerned about the long-term sustainability of the sandalwood you purchase, Australian sandalwood is being produced in a more environmentally friendly manner and is considered a comparable alternative. You can also consider using synthetic sandalwood oil, if you are only using it as a fragrance.

In order to get the most benefit from this essential oil, the sandalwood tree must grow for at least 40-80 years before the roots can be harvested. If a tree is allowed to properly mature, the older it is, the aroma of the essential oil extracted from it will be stronger. Steam distillation is used to extract the oil from the mature roots.

Sandalwood oil is composed of two primary molecules, alpha- and beta-santalol. These molecules produce the strong fragrance associated with sandalwood.

Alpha-santalol specifically has been evaluated for multiple health benefits from improving blood glucose control in mice, to decreasing inflammation, to helping reduce the proliferation of skin cancer. Sandalwood’s benefits are numerous, but there are a few that particularly stand out.

Sandalwood Essential Oil Benefits:


1. Mental clarity

One of the primary sandalwood benefits I that it promotes mental clarity when used as an incense or fragrance. This is why it is frequently used for meditation, prayer, or other spiritual rituals. A 2006 study evaluated the effect of sandalwood oil on attention and arousal levels.

Those who received the sandalwood oil, when compared to control subjects, felt more mentally aware and demonstrated behaviors linked to increased attention and cognitive clarity. Try inhaling some sandalwood oil next time you have a big deadline that requires mental focus, but you still want to remain calm during the process.

2. Relaxing and calming

Not only is sandalwood beneficial for mental clarity, it also helps to create a feeling of relaxation and peace. The 2006 study discussed above found that although sandalwood was relaxing when smelled or rubbed on the skin, it did not promote drowsiness like lavender. Instead, it promoted what researchers referred to as a harmonious feeling, more of a present, clear, but calm awareness.

Another study, published in the Journal of Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, found that patients who were receiving palliative care felt much more relaxed and less anxious when they received aromatherapy with sandalwood prior to receiving care, when compared to patients who did not receive sandalwood.

3. Memory booster

Since one of sandalwood’s benefits is clarity, it also can work as a memory booster. It is difficult to remember important things when we are overwhelmed and stressed out, therefore using sandalwood oil to promote mental clarity can help improve memory.

4. Natural aphrodisiac

Sandalwood is also an aphrodisiac that can help increase libido, especially for men and provide energy. Sandalwood is great when added to a massage oil or topical lotion.

5. Astringent

Sandalwood is a mild astringent, meaning it can induce minor contractions in our soft tissues, such as gums and skin. Many aftershaves and facial toners use sandalwood as one of their primary ingredients to help soothe, tighten, and cleanse the skin.

6. Anti-viral and antiseptic

Sandalwood is an excellent anti-viral agent. It has been found to be beneficial to prevent replication of common viruses, such as herpes simplex. It can be applied to the skin to reduce inflammation from mild skin irritation such as superficial wounds, pimples, warts, or boils. Make sure to always test the oil on a small area before applying it directly to the skin or mix it with a base oil first. It has also been used for centuries to treat urinary and chest infections. If you have a sore throat, you can also gargle with a cup of water with a few drops of sandalwood oil added.

7. Anti-inflammatory

Sandalwood is also an anti-inflammatory agent that may provide relief from mild inflammation such as insect bites, contact irritations, or other skin conditions. A 2014 study found that the active ingredient in sandalwood called santalol did help decrease inflammation markers in the body called cytokines. It is believed that santalol acts in a similar manner as NSAID medications, but without the potential negative side effects.

8. Expectorant

Sandalwood is excellent at treating coughs, since it has relaxing properties. It can also help fight bacteria or viruses that are the underlying cause of coughs and other respiratory illness. Add a few drops to a tissue or washcloth and inhale to help reduce the severity and duration of a cough.

9. Hypotensive

Sandalwood has been studied for its potential to decrease blood pressure. A 2004 study found that when subjects had sandalwood oil applied directly to the skin, without smelling it, there was a decrease in systolic blood pressure when compared to control groups.

10. Helps with endometriosis

Endometriosis is a painful condition caused by skin from the uterus growing outside the uterus. Taking three drops of sandalwood essential oil daily may help reduce pain and decrease inflammation.

11. Anti-aging

Sandalwood is high in antioxidants that can help reduce damage caused by free radicals, which promote aging. Try adding 5 drops of sandalwood oil to an unscented lotion and applying it directly to the face for anti-aging benefits.

12. Anti-spasmotic

Due to the relaxing sandalwood benefits, it can act against spasms of nerves, muscles, and blood vessels. Try infusing in an oil lamp or in some of the ways below.

Sandalwood Essential Oil Uses

You may already be familiar with the therapeutic properties of other essential oils, each one carrying its own unique benefit, and sandalwood is no different. Aromatherapy, also called essential oil therapy, is the practice of using oils for their health benefits.

Generally, oils are inhaled, sprayed in the air, massaged into the skin, and at times taken by mouth.

Many people find essential oils helpful for stress management and relaxation. Fragrances are strongly connected to our emotions and memories as our scent receptors are located next to the emotional centers in our brain, the amygdala and hippocampus.

Researchers believe that certain fragrances can help trigger calming or peaceful feelings, resulting in overall reduction in stress and healing. Other oils may interact with certain hormones, neurotransmitters, or enzymes, resulting in a specific change to our bodies’ chemistry.

Sandalwood not only has many benefits, but also multiple uses. Traditionally, it has been a significant therapeutic agent Chinese medicine and Ayurveda due to its healing properties.

In these traditional medicines, it has been used to treat urinary infections, digestive issues, coughs, depression, as well as infections. Sandalwood also has a centering effect similar to how lavender can be calming to the body. Sandalwood can help increase focus and mental clarity and balance. Here’s a few ways to try sandalwood essential oil:

1. Relaxation

Try inhaling a few drops of sandalwood essential oil before stretching, barre or yoga class or other relaxing time to help set the mood. You can even use before a quiet time, prayer time or journalling time to increase your ability to focus.

2. Focus

The best way to get the mental clarity benefits of sandalwood is to apply a few drops, about 2-4, to the ankles or wrists at times of high stress or overwhelm throughout the day. You can also directly inhale the oil if you do not want to apply it directly to your skin. You can also use it in a diffuser to allow everyone in the house to enjoy it. Or add a few drops to the bath water at the end of a long day.

3. For the Body

Sandalwood is frequently used as a skin care product and is especially useful when mixed with a base oil to treat dry skin. Get creative by mixing sandalwood with other essential oils to create your own blend. For example, mix 4-5 drops of sandalwood with rose and vanilla oil and adding it to an unscented lotion for a romantic, fragrant, woodsy blend.(20)Or you can try making your own homemade men’s cologne by mixing sandalwood with various other essential oils to create an earthy, manly scent. You can also use sandalwood as a base for your own homemade hair conditioner.

Sandalwood is a great addition to conditioner to help prevent dandruff.


4. Cleasing & Home Use

The strong aroma of sandalwood essential oil allows it to be used in the home in various ways:

Add a few drops to a log before burning it in the fireplace, a few drops on the radiator, or a drop or two to a light bulb ring to fill the whole house with an amazing and relaxing smell.

Use it in your car by placing 2-3 drops on the A/C vent to help maintain a calm alertness during rush hour.

Since sandalwood has antiseptic properties, it can also help disinfect the washing machine, just add 10-20 drops per load.

Sandalwood oil can be added to the hot tub to a foot bath to promote additional relaxation.


Source: draxe.com


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Benefits of Banyan Tree According to Ayurveda

Benefits of Banyan Tree According to Ayurveda

Banyan is the National Tree of India. It has the widest reaching roots of all known trees, easily covering several hectares. It is said that at one time more than 10, 000 people can sit under its shade at one time.

Benefits Of Banyan Tree

Spiritual Significance – In Hinduism the banyan tree is called the tree of immortality because of the long aerial roots that hang down to the soil… thus starting another part of the tree.
Banyan trees are thought to have spiritual significance, with the Lord Shiva being the branches, the Lord Vishnu the bark of the tree, and the Lord Brahma the large powerful roots of the tree.

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In Buddhism – The Lord Buddha sat under the banyan tree meditating to find enlightenment.
Diarrhea – Taking the small budding leaves and soaking them in water creates a powerful astringent agent that’s very good for healing diarrhea, dysentery, gas and irritation of the GI tract. Taking natural sugar in india which is called “Jaggery” and adding coriander leaves and chewing this helps with diarrhea.





Teeth and Gums – Taking the aerial roots and chewing on then prevents gum disease, tooth decay, bleeding gums, and it cleans your teeth. It’s a natural toothpaste and also helps with bad breath. Using banyan tree aerial roots is a very ancient way of healing most oral problems… because it’s antibacterial and astringent.

Immune Boosting Agent – The bark of the banyan tree is also a good immune boosting agent that helps to prevent disease.

Drawing – Making a hot compress from the leaves works like a drawing salve to help bring any abscess to the surface.

Anti-Inflammatory – Studies show that the milky sap of the leaves is a good anti-inflammatory agent… without the side effects of modern steroid drugs. This makes it great for arthritis, joint pain, swelling, and redness.

Depression – Some also say the fruit of the tree helps to increase serotonin levels in the brain… thus helping with depression.

Infertility – The bark and leaves increase sperm count… and also helps with female fertility.
Antioxidant – The bark and leaves are also a very strong antioxidant that helps to prevent colds, flues, and other diseases.

Contains – Components of the banyan tree contain ketones, flavonoids, sterols, tiglic acid, phytosterolin, oentacylic triterpenes, bergaptene, furocoumarin, quercetin, rutin, tannins, inositol, glactose, esters, flavonoids, ficusin organic compounds… and more powerful healing agents.

Ayurvedic Medicine – In Ayurvedic Medicine from India the fruits and the juice of the leaves are used for treating bruises, cuts, and inflammation of the skin… also arthritis and diarrhea.
Vaginal Infections – Making a douche from the bark of the banyan tree works well for healing vaginal infections. One tablespoon of the dried banyan tree leaves crushed into a powder is boiled in one liter of water until it reduces to a half a liter and allowed to cool.

Antibacterial and Anti-fungal – The bark of the banyan tree is also a good antibacterial and anti-fungal agent helping to control bacterial and fungal infections.




Lower Cholesterol – The bark of the banyan tree works great for lowering cholesterol LDL or bad cholesterol, while keeping your good cholesterol high.

Arthritis – The milky sap of the banyan tree is also good for treating pain, swelling, and inflammation associated with arthritis and joint pain… it’s also good for chronic back pain.
Warts – One can also kill warts by applying the milky sap of the banyan tree over a few days.
Vomiting – Taking the aerial roots and making a infusion calms the GI tract.

Hemorrhoids – The milky sap of the banyan tree leaves is great for treating bleeding hemorrhoids.

Diabetes – Making an infusion of the roots of the tree is also good for treating high blood sugar.
Skin – The fruit can be made into a paste that works well for treating irritated mucus membranes, swelling, and pain… plus it also works well for acne.




Parts Used – The buds, fruit, leaves, aerial roots, milky sap, roots, and bark can all be used for healing.

Other uses – The tree can supply rope, paper, a polish for silver and other metals, shellac, and dyes for wool and silk… the banyan tree is a very versatile tree.

Use of Banayan powder and its benefits For Humans:

The dosage per day is- half a spoon for children and one spoon for adults with a glass of milk which can be sweetened with Mishri.

Benefits for Children:

Children grow taller.

Weak children become stronger and their complexion improves.

The memory of children improves dramatically.


A better behavioral change is seen in extremely stubborn children.

Benefits for Men:

Men become stronger and get a lustre of youth.

It is very potent and improves men’s health in general and reduces the early discharge problem in men.




Benefits for Ladies:

All kinds of gynec problems are solved if ladies take this powder twice a day.

This includes – Excess discharge in periods,cysts in ovaries,white discharge problem,spotting between periods,repeated natural abortions,very light periods,some kinds of infertility and polyps.

It also tones up the body and firming the flabby areas giving them a youthful appearance.

Benefits For old people:

It acts a rejuvenant for the old.

Source: community.omtimes.com

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What The Tongue Tells Us

What The Tongue Tells Us




The tongue is a vital, highly active, sensitive organ, which is the beginning and the only visible part of the digestive tract. It is sometimes called the mirror of the stomach. It can prove to be a key-factor in determining many conditions and the overall health of the body.



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The tongue is a flexible muscular organ of the mouth. It is meant for tasting, moisturising, licking, kissing, mastication of food, swallowing and, in humans, speech. Its muscles are attached to the lower jaw and to a bone above the larynx. Its rough texture is produced by tiny nodules or papillae which project from its upper surface. Sensory nerves or taste buds are situated at the sides and the base of the tongue and the motor nerve is distributed across the muscular substance.

Ask the client to protrude the tongue and check for any deviation, discomfort or tremors. Examine the dorsum of the tongue, noting the colour and any coating or furring. Is the tongue enlarged or flabby? Note the condition of the papillae. Are there any cracks, fissures or patches on the tongue?

Ask the client to elevate the tip with the wide open mouth and examine the undersurface of the anterior tongue. While conducting this examination it is pertinent to study the lips, teeth, gums, palate, fauces (the passage from the mouth pharynx), tonsils and pharynx.

The healthy tongue is free of any discomfort, such as pain, stinging, burning, swelling, excrescences or numbness. It is moist, with a rough surface, and has an evenly coloured pink surface overlaying pale red. Inspection of the client’s tongue is, therefore, a very useful starting point in most consultations. –

Tongue conditions

The remedies suggested in the box are only possible treatments and can only be verified by considering the totality of symptoms and their full repertorisation.

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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Cuts[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]The tongue is considered to be the fastest healing organ in the body. Wounds should respond within 48 hours with correct treatment, otherwise consult a physician.May be treated with a mouthwash ofCalendula mother tincture or a mixture of equal volumes of Calendula and Hypericum mother tinctures (Hypercal), 10 drops in a half a cupful of water. If there is suppuration, give Hepar sulph. 6c also.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Bites/ Bitten Tongue[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Ledum 6c for puncture wounds with imprints of teeth, or as for cuts.Hydrastis. Merc. cor, Merc. sol. or Rhus tox. may also be considered. All at 6c or 30c.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211"]Coloroation[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Red Tip of Tongue[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Usually a dietary problem with excessively acid foods. Reduce acidity by increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables and give Natrium carb 6x, Belladonna 6c, Natrium phos. 6x, Arg. nit. 6c, Rhus tox. 6cor Sulphur 30c.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]White[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Salivation and bad, slimy taste. White ‘thrush’ tongue. Give Kali carbo 6x or Kali mul: 6x. Bryonia 6c or Taraxacum 6x might also be useful. For white patches, Taraxacum 2x.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Dry. thick white[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Coating is a sign of toxification. Give drainage remedies. Berberis vulgaris 6x for kidney dysfunction, Chelidonium 6c for liver dysfunction, or Kali sulph. 6x or Taraxacum 2x. Water intake should be increased.Also consider Baptisia 6c or Arsen. alb. 6c. For con- stipation, give Senna 6x.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Greyish-white mapped tongue[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Swelling. Tongue feels dryish or slimy. Give Kali mur 6x or Natrium mur 6x.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Smooth, pale tongue[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]May suggest a nutrional deficinecy; the healthy tongue is rough. A healthy, balanced diet is necessary. Give the biochemic remedy Kali phos. 6x.[/TD]
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[TD="bgcolor: #ffffff"]Purple[/TD]
[TD="bgcolor: #ffffff"]Lachesis 30c. Consider also Petroleum 30c.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Red edges[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Merc. sol. 6c Consider also Arsen. alb. 6c, Chelidonium 6c orLycopodium 30c[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Reddish with pale edges[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"](And possibly tiny white spots). Indicates a liver problem. Give Natrium sulph. 6x, Chelidonium 6x, Berberis vulgaris 6x or Solidago 6x.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Consider Merc. sol. 6c, Carbo veg. 6c, or Arsen. alb. 6c. If black at the centre consider Phosphorus 30c.The tongue can also be brushed gently night and morning using a Calendula mouthwash.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Blue[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Antim. tart. 6x or Arsen. alb. 6x. Possible heart condition. Lips may be blue. Give Digitalis 6c or 30c. Consider Convalleria 6c or Crataegus in mother tincture.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Brown[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Arsen. alb. 6c or Baptisia 6c. If worse in the morning, give Rhus tox. 6c.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Belladonna 6c. If swollen, Rhus tox. 6c. If fiery red, give Apis med. 6c. Rhus tox. has fiery red triangular tip. A strawberry tongue indicates Belladonna.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Grey or greyish-yellow[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Ambrosia 6c[/TD]
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[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Natrium sulph. 6x or Nat. phos. 6x. A thick grey-green coating may suggest severe constipation. Give drainage remedies, including Senna 6x and increase water intake to 2 litres a day minimum.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Yellow Thick, dirty coating[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Chelidonium 30c if a liver problem is suspected. Consider Rhus tox., Kali bich. or Spigelia, all in a 6c potency.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Multicoloured[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Lachesis 6c[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Mapped tongue[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Natrium mur: 6x but see Coloration[/TD]
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[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Glonine 6c or 30c.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Trembling tongue[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Lachesis 6c or Merc. sol. 6c. If the tongue is protruded and trembling, give the Lachesis. If accompanied by stammering choose Stramonium 30c or Arg. nit. 6c.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Tongue tremor[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]This condition could indicate hyperthyrodism, and a blood test would be required. Other symptoms include weight loss, bulging eyes, insomnia, restlessness and depression. Meanwhile Kali phos. 6x can be given.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Wrinkled tongue[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Consider Calc. phos. 6x or Phosphorus 6c.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Swollen tongue[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]An enlarged tongue may indicate thyroid enlargement, an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). Other symptoms include weight gain and lethargy. Give Fucus. vesiculosus 6c. This remedy, prepared from sea kelp, is high in iodine content, the major constituent of thyroxine. Alternatively you can give Iodium 6c. Other remedies to be considered are Anacardium and Pulsatilla, both at 6c. A swollen, flabby tongue where the teeth leave marks would indicate Merc. sol. 6c. See also Cuts or Bites.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Smooth tongue[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Accompanied by redness and soreness. This indicates anemia, in particular iron deficiency anemia. There may be an earthy taste. GiveFerrum phos. 6x. In the morning or on waking, Opium 30c, Pulsatillaor Rhus tox. At night, Nux moschata 30c (also for the ‘sensation as if’ dry).[/TD]
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[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]A dry tongue may be caused by stress or nervousness, for example, before addressing an audience or before an examination. The client feels tongue-tied, unable to speak. Take Arg. nit. 6c the night before and 1 hour before the event or consider Gelsemium 6c or 30c. Drink plenty of water.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Itching Tongue[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Apis mel. 6c. Dulcamara 6c or Sulphur30c.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Tongue in constant motion[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Loquacious, but in motion even when not talking. Tongue may be protruded. Give Phytolacca 6c or Hyoscyamus 6c and follow withLachesis 6c or Phosphorus 6c.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Mucus/saliva[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]If this is sticky, give Arg. nit. 6c., Sepia 30c or Nux moschata 30c. If it is bitter, give Chelidonium 6c.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Calc. phos. 6c or Phytolacca 6c.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]On talking[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Kalmia 6c or Lycopodium 6c.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]On puffing out[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Phytolacca 6c or 30c.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Burning pain (smarting)[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Arsen. alb., Iris vers., Sanguinaria or Veratrum vir. (all 6c).Aconite could be given initially (one dose).[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Soreness[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Nitric acid 6c or Thuja 6c.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Paralysis[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Difficult articulation of speech. Give Causticum 6c or 30c, Gelsemium30c, Lycopodium 30c or Opium 200c (left side). See alsoTrembling tongue.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211"]Sensitive tongue:[/TD]
[TD="width: 379"][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Attip of tongue[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Croton tig. 6c. If the tip is sensitive and red choose Arsen. alb.6c, Phytolacca 6c or Sulphur30c[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Whole tongue[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Taraxacum 2x[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Blisters[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Gums may bleed. Give Zinc. met. 6c.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Numbness[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Natrium mur 6x is indicated, particularly if associated with a tingling sensation. Also consider Gelsemium 6c or Aconite (initially).[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Hot tongue[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Belladonna 6c or Apis mel. 6c.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Inflamed tongue[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Apis mel., Lachesis or Croton-c. all 30c.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211"]Coatings:[/TD]
[TD="width: 379"][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Frothy[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]With bubbles on side of tongue. Natrium mur 6x. See alsoColoration.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Greyish film[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]May be caused by excessive use of antibiotics. Give Ambrosia 6c orKali carb 6c or Chelidonium 6c.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211"]Ulcers:[/TD]
[TD="width: 379"][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]White ulcers[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Kali iod. 6c. Tongue may have greyish-white coating.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Small ulcers[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Merc. sol. 6c. May be the result of stress. A vitamin C supplement may be helpful. Possibly follow up with Psorinum 1M.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="width: 211, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Bleeding ulcers[/TD]
[TD="width: 379, bgcolor: #ffffff"]Give Merc. sol. 6c or 30c. Ulcers at edges of tongue may be treated with Nitric ac. 6c or, if under the tongue, with Lycopodium 30c.[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Recommended potencies are a general guide only and may be higher for persistent or chronic conditions


Source: World Malayali Club



 
Post # 886:
Thanks for the info on the medical benefits of the banyan tree. When I see the ancient fully-grown banyan trees, I am reminded of Lord Siva's rudra thandavam with his matted hair swirling in all directions and feel blessed to stand near the trees!
 
Early Warning Signs of Liver Disease

Early Warning Signs of Liver Disease

Nov 17, 2014

The liver is the largest single organ, and largest gland, in the human body.
Perhaps because of its central role in so many aspects of metabolism, the liver is vulnerable to a phenomenal number of diseases and disorders. Unfortunately, a lot of damage can happen to the liver before a diagnosis of any of them takes place.

The Importance of the Liver

The liver performs a vital role in the production of proteins that are necessary for blood clotting. It also breaks down old or damaged blood cells and processes them to be removed from the body. When cells throughout the body call for glucose, it is produced in the liver. When there is not enough glucose in the body, the liver will break down fats to produce energy. The liver produces bile, which is necessary for digestion. In fact, the liver is a critical part of all metabolic functions within the body.

The liver is subject to more than 1,000 different chronic and debilitating diseases. When the liver is attacked by viruses like Hepatitis A, B or C, by external poisons like alcohol, drugs or toxins, by genetic disorders or by any of hundreds of other causes (including diabetes), damage occurs. This damage or scarring is referred to as cirrhosis, and it represents an end stage of many liver disorders, even as it contributes to other disorders, like ascites, variceal bleeding and hepatic encephalopathy.

Unlike any other organ in the body, the liver has the ability to regenerate. Damage to the liver can cause new liver tissue to grow and take the place of cirrhotic tissue. However, the rate of growth is often not sufficient to keep up with the rate of damage, so ultimately most liver diseases and disorders are fatal.

Symptoms of Liver Disease

The symptoms of most diseases of the liver may be hard to spot, because they are subtle and may be confused with a number of other health problems. Too frequently liver damage has progressed to a serious stage before diagnosis of the underlying disease is made.

Early symptoms might include unexplained weight loss, chronic fatigue, changes in the stool (becoming either pale or black and tarry), itchy skin, nausea or vomiting or dark urine. More advanced liver disease would include chronic pain in the belly, extreme swelling in the abdomen, swelling in the legs and ankles and a yellowish caste to the skin and eyes (jaundice).

Diagnosis and Treatment of Liver Disease

Blood tests for liver function are often the first attempt at diagnosis. Ultrasound, cat scan and MRI exams may be required to better visualize the liver and note any growths or damage. Biopsy, done with a needle that enters through the skin and into the liver and removes a small plug of tissue, is generally a definitive diagnostic procedure.

The liver is transplantable. Remarkably, only a portion of a donor liver can be transplanted and still gain a successful outcome. The ability to take a portion of the liver from a living donor and transplant it into someone who is facing death from disease has saved tens of thousands of lives.



Sources: MedicineNet, Mayo Clinic

http://www.informationaboutdiabetes...ions/the-early-warning-signs-of-liver-disease
 
5 Natural Ways to Increase Fertility

5 Natural Ways to Increase Fertility


Monday, 7 September 2015



With changes in lifestyle, longer working hours, lesser time to rest,
more eating out and increased stress in day to day life, more and
more women are faced with the problem of drop in fertility.

What is fortunate is that fertility can be revived with certain changes in
lifestyle and diet.

Here are some tips for the same.

1. Maintaining A Good Body Weight - A lot of women these days are being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome which lowers fertility, while making one put on a lot of weight. To improve fertility, what is very important is to stay fit. Exercise is known to have more effect on fertility that even diet. Remember not to overdo it, your goal needs to be to stay fit and not thin. Overdoing might make you weak which might pose problems for your health. Being underweight and overweight both can be a problem.

2. Giving Up Smoking or Alcohol - If you are a smoker, or you drink - quit both. When trying to restore your fertility, it is important that you stay fit. Since passive smoking is harmful too, it is advised that your partner quits as well. Avoid caffeine as well as it is known to affect fertility. If you cannot avoid, have very less.

3. Nourish Your Body - Include protein, zinc, vitamin C and iron in your diet as they affect your menstrual cycles. Remember to have a balanced diet and do not forget to eat vegetables, lentils, dairy products and meat.

4. Relieve Yourself Of Stress - In most cases, infertility is caused by stress and depression. The need of the hour in such situations is to calm down and relax your system. Yoga and meditation are the best ways to calm down, increase strength in the muscles, and control breathing.

5. Become Happy And Active - Reading, taking up hobbies, talking to close friends, taking long walks, watching comedy movies and other activities which make you feel good about yourself need to be encouraged.



http://sakaladoshnivaran.blogspot.com/2015/09/5-natural-ways-to-increase-fertility-by.html
 
“un-orthodox” way to treat terminally ill cancer patients

“UN-ORTHODOX” WAY TO TREAT TERMINALLY ILL CANCER PATIENTS

JUNE 27, 2015


Dr Stephen Mak treats terminal ill cancer patients by an “un-orthodox” way and many patients recovered. Before he used solar energy to clear the illnesses of his patients. He believes on natural healing in the body against illnesses. See his article below.

Thanks for the email on fruits and juices. It is one of the strategies to heal cancer.. As of late, my success rate in curing cancer is about 80%. Cancer patients shouldn’t die. The cure for cancer is already found. It is whether you believe it or not. I am sorry for the hundreds of cancer patients who die under the conventional treatments.

Thanks and God bless.
– Dr Stephen Mak

EATING FRUIT…
We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It’s not as easy as you think. It’s important to know how and *when* to eat.

What is the correct way of eating fruits?

IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS!

FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH

If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities. *

FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD.

Let’s say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.

In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil…..

So please eat your fruits on an *empty* *stomach* or before your meals! You have heard people complaining — every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet, etc — actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!

Greying hair, balding, nervous outburst and dark circles under the eyes all these will *NOT* happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.

There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight. When you need to drink fruit juice – drink only* fresh* fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don’t even drink juice that has been heated up. Don’t eat cooked fruits because you don’t get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.

But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughoutthe 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!*

KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals. *

ORANGE : Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer. *

WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system.. They are also a key source of lycopene — the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium. *

GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content.. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes. *
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https://satyajitsays.wordpress.com/...-way-to-treat-terminally-ill-cancer-patients/
 
13 magical uses for cucumbers

13 magical uses for cucumbers


02 March, 2010


The humble cucumber is actually a little gem. And not just for its nutritional benefits...

1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day

Just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2. Feeling tired in the afternoon? Put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber

Cucumbers are a good source of B vitamins and carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower?

Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror: it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds?

Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool?

Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes. The phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!

6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache?

Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body has lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, and avoiding both a hangover and headache!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge?

Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often by European trappers, traders and explorers for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes?

Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe. Its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.

9. Need to fix a squeaky hinge?

Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don't have time for a massage, facial or visit to the spa?

Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water. The chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finished a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints?

Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath. The phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your taps, sinks or stainless steel?

Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean; not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but it won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13. Using a pen and made a mistake?

Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing. Also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!




https://www.stormfront.org/forum/t688877/

 
உடல் வளர்ச்சிக்குஉலர் திராட்சை

உடல் வளர்ச்சிக்குஉலர் திராட்சை


6 th Sep 2015

உலர் திராட்சையை உண்டால் சாப்பிடும் பலன்கள் ஏராளம். உடல் பலவீனமானவர்களுக்கு, இது வரப்பிரசாதம்.

முக்கியமாக, வளரும் குழந்தைகளுக்கு உலர் திராட்சை சிறந்ததாகும். இதில் கால்சியம் சத்துகள் நிறைந்துள்ளதால் எலும்புகள் உறுதி பெறவும், பற்கள் வலு பெறவும் உடல் வளர்ச்சி பெறவும் இது உதவுகிறது.

உலர் திராட்சை, தாமிர சத்து கொண்டுள்ளதால் ரத்தத்தில் உள்ள சிவப்பணுக்களின் எண்ணிக்கையை அதிகரிக்கும். இந்த பழத்தை வாயில் போட்டு சாப்பிடும் போது எலும்பு மஞ்ஜைகள் வலு பெறும்.

தொண்டைக்கட்டு ஏற்பட்டவர்கள், பால் காய்ச்சும் போது மிளகுத்தூள், உலர் திராட்சையை போட்டு பருகலாம். உடல் வலியால் அவதிபடுபவர்கள் சுக்கு, பெருஞ்சீரகம், உலர்திராட்சையை சேர்த்து தண்ணீர் விட்டு, காய்ச்சி பருகினால் உடல் வலி தீரும்.

கர்ப்பிணிகள் பாலில் உலர் திராட்சை சேர்த்து சாப்பிட்டு வந்தால், ஆரோக்கியமான குழந்தை பிறக்கும்.

தினமும், 10 உலர் திராட்சை பழத்தை தொடர்ந்து மூன்று மாதம் சாப்பிட்டு வந்தால் உடல் ஆரோக்கியத்தில் பல மாற்றங்களை காண முடியும்.

மலச்சிக்கலால் சிரமப்படும் வயதானோர் மட்டுமல்ல, இளம் வயதினரும், இரவில் பத்து உலர் திராட்சையை சாப்பிட்டு படுத்தால், மறுநாள் மலச்சிக்கல் என்ற பிரச்னையே இருக்காது.

மருத்துவமனையில் நீண்ட நாட்கள் படுத்திருந்து மீண்டு வருபவர்கள், மீண்டும் தங்கள் இழந்த ஆ@ராக்கியத்தை பெற,


உலர் திராட்சைகளை, தொடர்ந்து சாப்பிட்டு வந்தால் போதும். பள்ளி செல்லும் குழந்தைகள் சாப்பிட அடம் பிடித்தால், சிறிது உலர் திராட்சை போதும். மதிய உணவு வரை சக்திபெற அவர்களுக்கு உதவும்.

http://www.dinamalar.com/supplementary_detail.asp?id=26813&ncat=11

 
சளி பிரச்னைக்குஇதோ தீர்வு

சளி பிரச்னைக்குஇதோ தீர்வு

6 th Sep 2015


தூசு, புகை, அசுத்தமான தண்ணீர் இவற்றால், இன்று சளி, இருமல் பிரச்னைகள் சர்வ சாதாரணமாகி விட்டன. அடிக்கடி சளி, இருமல் ஏற்பட்டு உடல் நலம் பாதிப்பதை தடுக்க, துளசி மற்றும் கற்பூரவள்ளி இலைகளை போட்டு, கொதிக்க வைத்த தண்ணீரில், குளிக்க வேண்டும். குளித்த பின், தலையில் தண்ணீர் முழுமையாக போகும் வகையில் துடைக்க வேண்டும்.
சளி பிடித்து பாதிக்கப்பட்டால், வீட்டில் கிடைக்கும் கஸ்தூரி மஞ்சள், படிக்காரம், மிளகு ஆகியவற்றை ஒரே அளவில் எடுத்து பவுடராக்க வேண்டும். அதனை, வெள்ளை துணியில் தூவி அதனை திரியாக மாற்றி, ஒரு முனையை தீயில் எரிய விட்டு அணைக்க வேண்டும். பின், அதிலிருந்து வரும் புகையை மூக்கு வழியாக உள்ளே இழுத்து வெளியே விட்டால், சளி வெளியேறி விடும்.

சூடான ஒரு கிளாஸ் பசும்பாலில் மிளகு, மஞ்சள் தூளை சிறிது போட்டு அதனை சூடாக்க வேண்டும். பின், அதில் பனங்கற்கண்டு போட்டு, அரை கிளாஸ் வற்றும் வரை கொதிக்க வைத்து, குடித்தால் சளியிலிருந்து விடுபடலாம்.

துளசி, கற்பூர வள்ளி இலைகளை தண்ணீரில் கொதிக்க வைத்தும் குடிக்கலாம்.

வலி நிவாரணம்: தோல் நீக்கிய இஞ்சியுடன் சர்க்கரை சேர்த்து மையாக அரைத்து, அதில் சிறிது தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் சேர்த்து, சிறிய வெட்டு காயங்களில் வைத்து கட்டினால், சீழ் பிடிக்காமல் காயம் ஆறி விடும். ஒரு கிளாஸ் சாதாரண குளிர்ந்த நீரில், சிறிது
சர்க்கரை போட்டு கலக்கி அதனை குடித்தால், சூடு காரணமாக அடி வயிற்றில் ஏற்படும் வலி நின்று விடும்.

பிளாக் டீயில் சிறிய எலுமிச்சை துண்டை போட்டு, அதனை குடித்தால் உடல் சூடு தணியும். பிரியாணி சாப்பிட்ட பின்னும் இதனை குடிக்கலாம்.


http://www.dinamalar.com/supplementary_detail.asp?id=26807&ncat=11

 
Sugar Substitutes for Diabetes

Sugar Substitutes for Diabetes



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If you think that people with diabetes should always avoid sugar, think again — they can enjoy the sweet stuff, in moderation.

"The best bet is to use a very minimal amount of real sugar as part of a balanced diabetic diet," says Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, of Nutritious Life, a nutrition practice based in New York City. That being said, sugar substitutes offer sweetness while controlling carbohydrate intake and blood glucose.

There are many sugar substitutes to choose from, but they’re not all calorie-free and they vary in terms of their impact on blood sugar.

"The major difference between the sugar substitutes is whether they are nutritive or non-nutritive sweeteners," says Melissa Mullins, MS, RD, a certified diabetes educator with Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. "Non-nutritive sweeteners provide no calories and no changes in blood glucose levels, which is perfect for people with diabetes.” Here are six sweet options to consider.

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Splenda: Good for Diabetes


Splenda is a brand name for sucralose, a non-nutritive or artificial sweetener, which is excellent for people with diabetes — type 2 diabetes in particular. Splenda is 600 times sweeter than sugar, says Glassman, but those little yellow packets have no effect on blood sugar. In addition, Splenda passes through the body with minimal absorption.


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Saccharin: Watch Out for Weight Gain


Saccharin, the sweetener sold in pink packets under the brand name Sweet 'N' Low, is calorie-free and is about 300 to 500 times sweeter than sugar. Though it can be a sugar substitute option for those with diabetes, "research has shown that the intake of saccharin can lead to weight gain," Glassman warns. "Usually, when one eats a sweet food, the body expects calories to accompany that food. When the body does not get those calories, it looks for them elsewhere. This can lead to greater calorie consumption throughout the day as your body craves the caloric satisfaction it has missed," she explains.

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Aspartame: Possible Side Effects

Aspartame, sold in blue packets under the brand names Equal and NutraSweet, is a non-nutritive artificial sweetener that is 200 times sweeter than sugar. While not zero calories like some other artificial sweeteners, aspartame is still very low in calories. But while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reviewed the scientific research and found aspartame to be safe for human consumption, Glassman notes that there have also been some conflicting study results on aspartame's safety. "Although its low calorie reputation is appealing for most weight-conscious individuals, it has been linked to many negative side effects," Glassman says. "Some research shows linkage to leukemia, lymphoma, and breast cancer. Other research shows a linkage to migraines." In addition, people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare condition in which they are unable to metabolize phenylalanine (a key component of aspertame), should not consume this sugar substitute.


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Stevia: An All-Natural Option

Truvia, the newbie among sugar substitutes, is one brand of the sweetener derived from the leaf of the stevia plant, native to Central and South America. Truvia is calorie-free and has been shown to have little to no impact on blood sugar, which is why it is an excellent sugar substitute for diabetic people. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of certain stevia extracts as a sweetener in foods and beverages, and other brands, including Pure Via and Sun Crystals. There have been anecdotal reports of side effects associated with over-consumption of stevia, including headaches and gastrointestinal symptoms, but to date there is no solid scientific research to back this up.



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Agave: Super Sweetener

Derived from the sap of the agave plant, agave nectar is a form of sugar, but it is low on the glycemic index. This means that agave is absorbed more slowly by the body, causing a relatively lower spike in blood sugar and less of a sugar rush than other forms of the real thing. "Its low glycemic index makes it a good sugar substitute for diabetic people," says Glassman. One caveat: agave has about 60 calories per tablespoon, making portion control essential. However, Glassman notes,"agave is 1.5 times sweeter than sugar, so you can use less."

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Sugar Alcohols: Low-Calorie Sweeteners

Sugar alcohols, or polyols, are derived from the natural fibers in fruits and vegetables. They do contain carbohydrates, so they are considered nutritive sweeteners. Though sugar alcohols are relatively low in calories and blood-sugar friendly, they can cause indigestion, bloating, diarrhea, and headaches. See how you respond to a small amount before incorporating them into your daily diet. Examples of sugar alcohols include sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol.


Mullins says that sugar alcohols contain some carbohydrates, and some types break down more completely than others. "I recommend that people who are going to use these sugar substitutes keep track of carbohydrate levels," says Mullins. "Subtract half the amount of sugar alcohols from the total number of carbohydrates to understand how many carbs are actually being consumed and the impact on blood glucose levels."


http://www.everydayhealth.com/type-2-diabetes-pictures/sugar-substitutes-for-diabetes.aspx
 
தேமல் தொல்லை விரட்டும் பூண்டு

தேமல் தொல்லை விரட்டும் பூண்டு

6 th Sep2015

எல்லா வயதினருக்கும் வரக்கூடியது தேமல். தேமல் ஏன் வருகிறது என்று யாருக்கும் தெரிவதில்லை. இது ஒரு வகை தோல் நோயாகும். இதில் வெள்ளைத்தேமல், கருந்தேமல், ரத்த தேமல், சொறித்தேமல் புள்ளி மற்றும் படர் தேமல், காளான் வகை தேமல் என பல வகை தேமல்கள் உள்ளன.

சருமத்தை சுத்தமாக பராமரிக்காமல் இருப்பதே, பலருக்கு தேமல் வரக் காரணமாகிறது. மார்க்கெட்டில் எந்த சோப்பு, ஷாம்பூ புதிதாக அறிமுகம் ஆனாலும், அதை உடனே வாங்கி பயன்படுத்துவோர் உள்ளனர். அந்த மாதிரி நபர்களுக்கு, தேமல் வருவதை தடுக்கவே முடியாது.

இன்றைக்கு, 90 சதவீதம் பேர் உடம்பில் எண்ணெய் தேய்ப்பதில்லை. படுக்கும் முன் அல்லது குளித்து முடித்த பின், உடம்பில் தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் தேய்க்கும் பழக்கம் இருக்க வேண்டும். தோல் வறண்டு போனால், வெடிப்பும் ஏற்படும். தேமல் வர உடல் சூடும் ஒரு காரணம். வாரத்தில் ஒரு நாள் தலைக்கு நல்லெண்ணெய் தேய்த்து குளிப்பது நல்லது.

உடம்பில் தேமல் அதிகம் இருப்பவர்கள், வெள்ளைப்பூண்டுடன் வெற்றிலை சேர்த்து, மசிய அரைத்து தினமும் தோலில் தேய்த்து, குளித்து வந்தால், தேமல் இருந்த இடம் தெரியாமல் போய்விடும். இதுதான் பக்கவிளைவு இல்லாத எளிய மருந்து.


http://www.dinamalar.com/supplementary_detail.asp?id=26811&ncat=11
 
Health Benefits of Ragi

Health Benefits of Ragi

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) also known as Ragi in India is one of the important cereals which occupies the highest area under cultivation among the small millets. The state of Karnataka is the largest producer of ragi in India. Ragi is a crop which can withstand severe drought conditions and can be easily grown throughout the year. Nutritionally, when ragi is used as a whole grain, it is higher in protein and minerals in comparison to all other cereals and millets. It is a remarkable source of protein, making it perfect for vegetarian diets.

Finger millet contains important amino acids viz., isoleucine, leucine, methionine and phenyl alanine which are not present in other starchy meals. It has the highest amount of calcium (344 mg %) and potassium (408 mg %). Ragi is a great source of iron making it beneficial for individuals with low hemoglobin levels.

Millets also contains B vitamins, especially niacin, B6 and folic acid. Some of the health benefits of ragi are attributed to its polyphenol and dietary fiber contents. Due to its high content of polyphenols and dietary fiber ragi exhibits anti-diabetic and antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; it protects against tumors and atherosclerosis (narrowing and hardening of blood vessels). Being low in fat and gluten free, ragi is easy to digest. It is therefore, given as first foods to babies in the form of ragi porridge

Health Benefits

Ragi for weight loss: Ragi contains an amino acid, Tryptophan which reduces appetite. It has a much higher amount of dietary fiber compared to white rice and other grains. It is also a low fat cereal and most of the fats are in the unsaturated form. This makes it the best choice in grains for people trying to lose weight. The bulkiness of the fibers and the slower digestion rate makes one feel fuller on fewer calories and therefore helps prevent excess caloric consumption.


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Ragi for bones: Ragi is the richest source of calcium among plant foods. Calcium along with vitamin D helps to strengthen bones. It is an excellent source of natural calcium for children and aging people. It helps in development of bones in growing children and in maintenance of bone health in adults. Thus Ragi helps to keep bone problems at bay and could reduce risk of fractures too.

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Ragi for diabetics: Regular consumption of finger millet is known to reduce the risk of diabetes mellitus and gastrointestinal tract disorders and these properties are attributed to its high polyphenol and dietary fiber content. According to research Finger Millet based diets help diabetics as they contain higher amounts of fiber over other cereals and millets. Diets based on whole finger millet have a lower glycemic response i.e. lower ability to increase blood sugar level. This has been attributed to presence of certain factors in ragi flour which lower digestibility and absorption of starch.

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Ragi for lowering high cholesterol levels: Ragi contains amino acids Lecithin and Methionine which help in bringing down cholesterol levels by eliminating excess fat from Liver. Finger Millet also contains the amino acid threonine which hinders fat formation in the liver, and helps to bring down the cholesterol levels. The high fiber content of ragi also helps to manage cholesterol problems.

Ragi in anemia: Ragi is an excellent plant source of natural Iron. Its consumption helps in Anemia. Vitamin C increases iron absorption. Sprouted ragi develops vitamin C in the process of sprouting, therefore the iron in ragi becomes more bioavailable when consumed as sprouted ragi flour or ragi malt.

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Ragi for relaxation: One amazing benefit of Ragi is that it helps in relaxing the body naturally. It is found to be beneficial in conditions of anxiety, depression, migraine and insomnia.

Ragi as a source of essential amino acids: Ragi is rich in Amino Acids vital for the body. Finger Millet contains amino acids namely Tryptophan, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine and Methionoine. Isoleucine helps in muscle repair, blood formation, bone formation and improves skin health. Valine is an essential amino acid which facilitates metabolism and repair of body tissues. Another essential amino acid, not found in most cereals, is Methionine. It is found in Ragi and therefore makes it a complete protein food unlike other cereals and millets. The amino acid Methionine is useful in various body processes, helps in eliminating fat from the body, and is main provider of sulfur in body. Sulfur is essential for production of Glutathione which is the body's natural and most important antioxidant.

Ragi Food Preparations

Finger millet is normally consumed in the form of flour-based foods such as roti (unleavened pancake), mudde(stiff porridge/dumpling) and ambli (thin porridge). Ragi can be used to make porridge, upma, cakes, and biscuits. Ragi flour is used to make various Indian preparations like dosas, idlis and ladoos.

'Puttu' is a traditional breakfast of Kerala, usually made with rice powder together with coconut and steamed in a cylindrical steamer. The same preparation is also made with ragi powder, which makes it more nutritious

Multigrain flour preparation by combining wheat and finger millet in the ratio of 7:3 (wheat: finger millet) is one of the simplest ways of incorporating ragi in the daily diet as no Indian meal is complete without the Indian style bread or roti. In the proposed blend, though the gluten content is reduced significantly, the making of chapatti is not much affected. However, the color turns a little dark. Fortification of finger millet in chapattis is very helpful in controlling glucose levels in diabetic patients efficiently.

Malted ragi grains are ground and consumed, mixed with milk, boiled water or yogurt. In southern parts of India, it is a recommended food, by doctors, for infants of six months and above because of its high nutritional content. Homemade ragi malt is one of the most popular infant foods till date.

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Malting characteristics of finger millet are superior to other millets. On malting the vitamin-C is elaborated, phosphorus availability is increased, digestion is easier and amino acids are synthesized. In south India, the malted ragi flour is extensively used in preparation of weaning foods, instant mixes and beverages.

Despite finger millet's rich nutrient profile, low cost and easy availability recent studies indicate its lower consumption in general by urban Indians. Obesity has become a matter of health concern in India. Unhealthy foods have increasingly become a part of the food choices made by youth. Large populations of children in the country are malnourished and are deficient in calcium and protein. The millet ragi then could be the answer to all the above problems relating to nutrient deficiencies. Ragi is truly a wonder cereal grain and should be consciously incorporated in the diets in one way or the other.

Read more: Health Benefits of Ragi http://www.medindia.net/patients/lifestyleandwellness/health-benefits-of-ragi.htm#ixzz3lKkpqSgI
 
Pathway Launches 'Liquid Biopsy' to Find Cancer in Healthy People

Pathway Launches 'Liquid Biopsy' to Find Cancer in Healthy People

SEP 10 2015

Pathway Genomics, a company known for pushing the boundaries of direct-to-consumer genetic testing, will launch a cancer screening test on Thursday that's designed to detect bits of cancer DNA in the blood of otherwise healthy people.

The test represents a first in the rapidly developing field of "liquid biopsies,"which use gene sequencing technology to screen blood samples for trace amounts of DNA associated with different cancers.

Several cancer diagnostic companies have been working on the tests, a field that has recently been joined by makers of DNA blood screening tests for fetal abnormalities after the tests detected early cancers in expectant mothers. Cowen & Co estimates that spending on DNA blood tests for cancer screening will exceed $10 billion a year by the end of the decade.

But the move by Pathway, a privately owned maker of genetic tests ranging from cancer risk and heart health to drug response, underscores a growing debate over how much genetic information should be made available to healthy people if it is not yet clear how it can improve their health.

The company has already run into trouble on a similar issue. In 2010, Walgreens pulled Pathway's genetic testing kits from its pharmacies after U.S. health regulators warned patients might take action without understanding the results.

Several oncology experts said liquid biopsy tests like Pathway's, while exciting, still require large clinical studies proving they help people beat cancer through early detection. Doctors will also need a clear assessment of their accuracy.

"For any given test, the rate of false positives causing unnecessary alarm and false negatives that provide false security should be known," said Dr. Keith Stewart, an oncologist who heads Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine.

Pathway's screening test looks at 96 genetic markers associated with major cancer types such as breast, ovarian, lung, colon and melanoma. The company is focusing on mutations that are relatively well-understood, and for which there are specific treatments, said Chief Executive Jim Plante.

The company plans to charge consumers $299 once every three months to check for DNA in their blood that could act as an early warning sign of cancer, or $699 for a one-time test. The tests must be ordered by a doctor, based on a patient's risk profile. A positive test would require additional checks to find whether there really is a tumor somewhere and if so, where.
Pathway also launched a blood test for patients already diagnosed with cancer to help determine whether a treatment is working, or whether the disease is likely to return.

Scientists have long known that cancers shed bits of genetic material into the blood. Privately held Guardant Health and Personal Genome Diagnostics Inc already offer blood tests for cancer patients. Roche-backed Foundation Medicine Inc, Genomic Health Inc, Illumina Inc and Sequenom Inc say they have similar tests in the works.

But cancer experts say there are major differences between using such tests to screen for cancer and monitoring patients who are already known to have it.

For example, some early cancers may not secrete DNA fragments into the bloodstream and require other types of detection. A colonoscopy can find and remove polyps before they pose a threat as colon cancer.

"If we are relying on a test that can only detect cancer after it has formed, we miss a huge opportunity to intervene," said Dr. Scott Kopetz of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Patients might be attracted to a less-invasive test for colon cancer, but if it is less effective, it might result in more cases of colon cancer, not fewer.

Another concern is that the tests may pick up on markers that are never destined to be cancer, something already known to occur in blood tests for prostate cancer, Kopetz said.
Pathway says its test is more than 99 percent accurate in detecting mutations in blood samples that contain at least nine copies of a tested mutation.

"We do expect to detect cancer DNA when the tumors are small - much sooner than stage three or four," Plante said.

Dr. Bert Vogelstein, a cancer geneticist at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, said Pathway's figure represents the test's technical ability to detect DNA in the blood.

Doctors, however, need an indication of how many patients will get a false positive result, something that can only be determined in a very large clinical trial, said Vogelstein. He is advising two companies developing liquid biopsy tests for cancer screening: Sysmex and Personal Genome Diagnostics.

Plante said the company has started two clinical trials involving patients but has yet to publish any results on how the tests perform in people.


http://www.nbcnews.com/health/cance...uid-biopsy-find-cancer-healthy-people-n424871

 
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