Hi Dear,
I have listed the causes of male and female infertility below. Just read them carefully and check whether you or your husband is suffering form any one or more of them. If the answer is yes then be strict and try to remove the causes of infertility first and then follow my recommendations because if the cause is not removed than no formula can act. BUT if the answer is no, then directly go to the measures that should be taken to improve fertility.
Some causes of Male Infertility: Improper shape and movement of the sperm, No Sperms in the testicles, Low sperm count, Varicocele - Varicose vein in the scrotum, Undescended testicle, Deficiency of testosterone, Due to some infection, Problems in ejaculation.
Some causes of Female Infertility: Inflammation of Fallopian tube, Ovulation disorders, Early Menopause.
Common Problems: Stress, Malnutrition, Obesity or underweight, Cancer and its treatment, Other medical problems, Thyroid problems, Medications, Age, Pesticide and Chemical, Smoking, Alcohol and drugs.
Dear, go through the following points thoroughly and be sure to apply them in your routine.
1) Get into proper shape by exercising and following a proper diet. As it very important to have a normal hormonal balance for the conception. Being over weight or under weight could just help your infertility woes.
2) Stop Smoking completely. It has been found that smoking cigarette decreases sperm count in men. Women who smoke could no longer conceive.
3) Avoid Alcohol. This too results in low sperm count. And is not good for women too.
4) Best position. It is not sexist, but man on top and woman lying down is the best position for conception. Once the ejaculation happen, women should lie for at least 5 minutes in the same position.
5) Use of Lubrication. Avoid petroleum jelly, K-Y jelly as these are known as sperm killers; instead use liquid paraffin which is available with most chemists.
6) You can use egg white as a vaginal lubricant to help your conception process. The optimum use can be made when the woman is fertile. Do not use it for treating vaginal dryness. Do not try this if you are allergic to eggs.
7) If you are having irregular periods it means you are not ovulating. Consult a doctor.
8) Do not douche as this may not help the conception procedure.
9) Keep testicles cool. Avoid tight clothes and close-fitting underwear.
10) Abstain for sometime from intercourse so that the sperm count increases. Daily intercourse can decrease the sperm count.
TREATMENT (I know that you will have to put in some efforts to follow my suggestions, but dear I tell you that if you follow them you will get your desire of becoming mother for the second time fulfilled very soon.)
1) Using Banyan Roots
The tender roots of the banyan tree are one of the valuable remedies found beneficial in the treatment of female sterility where there is no organic defect or congenital deformities. These roots should be dried in the shade and finely powdered. About twenty grams of this powder should be mixed with milk, which should be five times the weight of this powder, and taken at night for three consecutive nights after the monthly periods are over. When this remedy is administered, no other food should be eaten for a short while thereafter. This remedy should be repeated after the completion of the menstrual cycle every month till conception takes place.
2) Using Jambul Leaves
An infusion of the fresh tender leaves of Jambul fruit is an excellent remedy for sterility or miscarriage due to an ovarian or endometrium functional disorder. The infusion can be prepared by pouring 250 ml of boiling water over 20 gm of fresh Jambul leaves, and allowing it to steep for two hours. The infusion may be taken with either two teaspoons of honey or 200 ml of buttermilk.
3) Using Winter Cherry
The herb winter cherry is another valuable remedy found helpful in sterility. The herb should be powdered and six grams of this powder should be taken with one cup of milk for five to six nights after menstruation.
4) Using Nutrients
Certain nutrients, especially vitamins C and E, and zinc, have been found helpful in some cases of sterility. A woman who is unable to conceive should take 1000 mg of vitamin C, 100 I.U. of vitamin E and 30 mg of zinc daily.
DIET:
Seeds, nuts, curd and cottage cheese.
Physical debility and functional faults of organic nature can be cured by simple and effective methods of natural treatment, of which optimum nutrition is an essential part. Fasting is the best remedy for the treatment of disorders resulting from toxins in the system. A short fast of two or three day should be undertaken at regular intervals by women who are unable to bear children. Diet is an important factor in the treatment of infertility. It should contain seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits. These foods should be supplemented with milk, vegetable oils, and honey. Curd and cottage cheese are also recommended. About seventy to eighty per cent of the diet should consist of foods in their natural uncooked state, because cooking destroys much of the nutritional value of most foods. Sprouting is an excellent way of consuming seeds, beans, and grains in their raw form, as in the process of sprouting, the nutritional value is multiplied, new vitamins are created and the protein quality is improved.
Food to be avoided
I recommend you to avoid your best the following foods:
Excessive fat, spicy foods, strong tea, coffee, white sugar, white flour, refined cereals, flesh foods, greasy or fried foods.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
Warm water enema
The bowels should be cleansed by a warm-water enema during the period of fasting and afterwards when necessary. This will have a beneficial effect not only on the digestive system but also on the surrounding organs of the urinary and genital system.
Mud packs and cold water treatments
Other helpful measures in overcoming female sterility are mud packs and cold-water treatments like a hip bath and wet girdle pack. These treatments greatly improve internal circulation in the genital organs and relieve them of all kinds of inflammation and other abnormalities. Mud packs may be applied to the abdomen and sexual organs. The cold hip bath should be taken for ten minutes at a water temperature of 10degree C-18.3 degree C. For a wet girdle pack, a thin underwear wrung in cold water should be worn. Over this, a thick, dry cotton or woolen underwear should be worn. All cold treatments should be suspended during menstruation.
Important: You should find out the most fertile days during your menstrual cycle and indulge in baby making activity particularly on those days. If your menstrual cycles are regular then the following formula can help you. Just substract number 18 from your total cycle days. For example: If you have 30 days cycle, then substract 18 form 30 and you will get 12. It means your ovulation (most fertile period) will take place on any day from day 12 and one week onwards. You can indulge in baby making activity on 12th day, 14th day, 16th day and 18th day. (Note: also tell your husband not to indulge in any sexual activity or masturbation 2-3 days before your ovulation period, this will increase the sperm count and hence the chances of pregnancy.)
Friday, September 28, 2007
CANDIDA INFECTION
Candida albicans is the responsible fungus for Candida infection. This good bacteria that are normally found in our digestive system that can get harmful if found in any parts of the body. Overgrowth of Candida albicans can cause harmful signs and symptoms of a yeast infection. While it is not normally a dangerous dilemma, Candida can be quite irritating and uncomfortable to have.
Many home remedies are available today, while they have certainly been around long enough, this information is now easily researched through the internet. You do not have to look for more information as this article can help you battle yeast infection or Candida infection through regular items found in your home or garden.
1) Reducing the amount of sugar you ingest in your body can help treat the infection. Sugar should only be taken in small amount as it can increase the production of Candida albicans if taken in huge amount. It is advisable to follow a diabetic or low sugar diet.
Candida seems to thrive on high-sugar diets. So in order to “starve” the fungi, go on a low-to-no sugar diet, using sugar alternatives at best. Continue with this diet for as long as symptoms persist. In addition to the altered diet, make sure you receive sufficient doses of vitamins (A, B-complex, C) as well as minerals (iron and zinc).
2) Eating yogurt everyday can treat the infection. It is advisable to eat at least three to four glasses of yogurt a day, in less that two weeks your infection will be gone. Yogurt is also used as a topical vaginal Candida treatment. Keep it over the affected area for a period of time or overnight and then wash off well. Also the yogurt will lend a soothing effect and relieve severe itching and weeping. If applying for a shorter period of time, apply two to three times a day. If this treatment with yogurt does not effectively remove your symptoms. Make sure it has absolutely no sugar and other ingredients added to it. The yogurt should contain live lactobacillus acidophilus, which are good bacteria that keep candida albicans in check. This is a proven treatment for years.
3) Keep affected area clean and dry.
4) Take cranberry juice liberally. Regular intake can help cure the infection as it has an anti bacterial property that can eliminate the signs and symptoms of yeast infection of Candida infection.
5) Acidophilus treatment is also advised. There are many type of acidophilus like powered acidophilus, fruit flavored liquid acidophilus, caplets acidophilus topical and chewable.
6) Garlic is proven as a powerful anti bacterial agent; it can also be used in the treatment for Candida infection. All you need to do is to wrap it on the gauze pad and keep it over the infected area for a long period of time or do it many times a day. With everyday use for three to six days, you will be cured from the Candida infection.
7) Tea tree oil is also a proven treatment. Use it together with garlic for more effective outcome. It smells like eucalyptus and it will effectively treat your Candida infection.
8) It is more advisable to wear non-fitting panties, especially that made form nylon. These prevent proper aeration (breathing) of the skin. It encourages moisture to form in the body, which is prime breeding ground for fungi.You should allow air to come in to avoid more production of Candida albicans.
9) Shave your pubic hair as it can invite more bacteria to dwell in. without the pubic hair on, there will be less chance of growing more bacteria.
10) Don't use deodorants or perfumed soaps when washing the external area. You can strip the body of the natural elements that keep the fungus in check. At best, use plain water or a mild, pH-balanced cleanser.
11) Drink plenty of water to keep the body cool and to flush out toxins (including those produced by the candida fungus) out of your body.
12) Have a good number of servings of bananas, yogurt, and garlic. These foods have been found to have lots of anti-fungal properties and if part of your regular diet, the chances of getting rid of the candida infection becomes more bright.
13) Do not skip meals and avoid keeping your stomach empty for long periods of time. You wreak havoc on a body that function best when working on routine time. Having irregular eating habits have been observed to increase the chances of candida overgrowth.
These are the simple home remedies for Candida infection. Follow the instructions carefully and religiously and I believe that you will be able to cure your husband in a very short period of time.
Many home remedies are available today, while they have certainly been around long enough, this information is now easily researched through the internet. You do not have to look for more information as this article can help you battle yeast infection or Candida infection through regular items found in your home or garden.
1) Reducing the amount of sugar you ingest in your body can help treat the infection. Sugar should only be taken in small amount as it can increase the production of Candida albicans if taken in huge amount. It is advisable to follow a diabetic or low sugar diet.
Candida seems to thrive on high-sugar diets. So in order to “starve” the fungi, go on a low-to-no sugar diet, using sugar alternatives at best. Continue with this diet for as long as symptoms persist. In addition to the altered diet, make sure you receive sufficient doses of vitamins (A, B-complex, C) as well as minerals (iron and zinc).
2) Eating yogurt everyday can treat the infection. It is advisable to eat at least three to four glasses of yogurt a day, in less that two weeks your infection will be gone. Yogurt is also used as a topical vaginal Candida treatment. Keep it over the affected area for a period of time or overnight and then wash off well. Also the yogurt will lend a soothing effect and relieve severe itching and weeping. If applying for a shorter period of time, apply two to three times a day. If this treatment with yogurt does not effectively remove your symptoms. Make sure it has absolutely no sugar and other ingredients added to it. The yogurt should contain live lactobacillus acidophilus, which are good bacteria that keep candida albicans in check. This is a proven treatment for years.
3) Keep affected area clean and dry.
4) Take cranberry juice liberally. Regular intake can help cure the infection as it has an anti bacterial property that can eliminate the signs and symptoms of yeast infection of Candida infection.
5) Acidophilus treatment is also advised. There are many type of acidophilus like powered acidophilus, fruit flavored liquid acidophilus, caplets acidophilus topical and chewable.
6) Garlic is proven as a powerful anti bacterial agent; it can also be used in the treatment for Candida infection. All you need to do is to wrap it on the gauze pad and keep it over the infected area for a long period of time or do it many times a day. With everyday use for three to six days, you will be cured from the Candida infection.
7) Tea tree oil is also a proven treatment. Use it together with garlic for more effective outcome. It smells like eucalyptus and it will effectively treat your Candida infection.
8) It is more advisable to wear non-fitting panties, especially that made form nylon. These prevent proper aeration (breathing) of the skin. It encourages moisture to form in the body, which is prime breeding ground for fungi.You should allow air to come in to avoid more production of Candida albicans.
9) Shave your pubic hair as it can invite more bacteria to dwell in. without the pubic hair on, there will be less chance of growing more bacteria.
10) Don't use deodorants or perfumed soaps when washing the external area. You can strip the body of the natural elements that keep the fungus in check. At best, use plain water or a mild, pH-balanced cleanser.
11) Drink plenty of water to keep the body cool and to flush out toxins (including those produced by the candida fungus) out of your body.
12) Have a good number of servings of bananas, yogurt, and garlic. These foods have been found to have lots of anti-fungal properties and if part of your regular diet, the chances of getting rid of the candida infection becomes more bright.
13) Do not skip meals and avoid keeping your stomach empty for long periods of time. You wreak havoc on a body that function best when working on routine time. Having irregular eating habits have been observed to increase the chances of candida overgrowth.
These are the simple home remedies for Candida infection. Follow the instructions carefully and religiously and I believe that you will be able to cure your husband in a very short period of time.
ANOREXIA
Anorexia (loss of appetite) means loss of appetite. It is a symptom of disturbed digestion and common in all diseases which lead to general weakness. This condition results from failure of the activity of the stomach and secretion of gastric juices due to low vitality.
Symptoms: Persons suffering from anorexia refuses to eat and suffer from insomnia (loss of sleep/ reduced sleep). In course of time, emaciation becomes severe.
TREATMENT OF ANOREXIA WITH HOME REMEDIES:
1) Using Oranges:
Oranges are an extremely useful remedy for anorexia. They stimulate the flow of digestive juices, thereby improving digestion and increasing appetite. One or two oranges a day are advised.
2) Using Sour Grapes
Sour grapes are another effective remedy for anorexia. The juice of these grapes should be used in kneading the flour before preparing chapattis (after kneading the flour with sour grape juice, make small balls of that flour and flatten them with a pin/a rounded stick. Bake it.). Chapatis made in this manner should be eaten continuously for two to three weeks. This remedy will tone up the stomach and improve the appetite.
3) Using Lime
Lime is also a valuable remedy for restoring a lost appetite. A preparation made from this fruit and ginger has been found very effective in overcoming this condition. About one teaspoon of the juice of lime should be mixed with an equal quantity of the juice of ginger. One gram of rock salt should be added to this mixture. It should then be placed in sunlight for three days. A teaspoon taken after each meal will tone up the digestive system and improve the appetite.
4) Using Apples (very important and effective)
Apples are another variety of fruit useful in anorexia. They help digestion by stimulating the flow of pepsin, a protein digesting enzyme, in the stomach. The old adage, 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away', is certainly a valuable one.
5) Anorexia treatment using Garlic (very important and effective)
Garlic possesses a special property to stimulate the digestive tone of the system and improve appetite. A soup prepared from this vegetable can be of immense help to a patient suffering from anorexia. Three or four cloves of raw garlic should be boiled in a cup of water. This soup can be reinforced with the juice of half a lemon and taken twice daily.
6) Anorexia treatment using Ginger (very important and effective)
The use of ginger is valuable in the loss of appetite. About five grams of this vegetable should be ground and licked with a little salt once a day for the treatment of this condition.
DIET:
Orange juice and water
The only effective treatment for anorexia is a thorough cleansing of the digestive tract, and adoption of a sensible diet thereafter, along with a change in the style of living. To begin with, the patient should fast on orange juice and water for three to five days. The procedure is to take the juice of an orange in a glass of warm water, every two hours, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nothing else should be taken, as otherwise, the value of the fast will be entirely lost. If orange juice does not agree with the system, only water or half a glass of carrot juice mixed with an equal quantity of water may be taken.
All-fruit diet
After the juice fast, the patient may adopt an all-fruit diet for a further five days, taking three meals a day of juicy fruits, such as apples, pears, grapes, grape-fruit, oranges, pineapple, peaches, and melons, at five-hourly intervals.
Restricted diet of cooked vegetables, juicy fruits etc
Thereafter he may adopt a restricted diet of easily-digestible foods, consisting of lightly cooked vegetables, juicy fruits, and buttermilk for about ten days.
Other Anorexia treatments
Warm-water enema
During the first three to five days of the juice fast, the bowels should be cleansed with a warm-water enema each day. The poisonous matter will thus be eliminated by this self cleansing process.
Ice bag application on stomach
The application of an ice-bag over the stomach for half an hour before meals, and a cool hip bath once or twice daily, will go a long way in curing anorexia.
Cool hip bath, Sun and cool air bath
Other measures beneficial in the treatment of this condition are sun and cool air baths. An early morning sun bath, taken one day, should be alternated with an early morning cool air bath the next day. An outdoor life and abdominal massages are also advised.
Symptoms: Persons suffering from anorexia refuses to eat and suffer from insomnia (loss of sleep/ reduced sleep). In course of time, emaciation becomes severe.
TREATMENT OF ANOREXIA WITH HOME REMEDIES:
1) Using Oranges:
Oranges are an extremely useful remedy for anorexia. They stimulate the flow of digestive juices, thereby improving digestion and increasing appetite. One or two oranges a day are advised.
2) Using Sour Grapes
Sour grapes are another effective remedy for anorexia. The juice of these grapes should be used in kneading the flour before preparing chapattis (after kneading the flour with sour grape juice, make small balls of that flour and flatten them with a pin/a rounded stick. Bake it.). Chapatis made in this manner should be eaten continuously for two to three weeks. This remedy will tone up the stomach and improve the appetite.
3) Using Lime
Lime is also a valuable remedy for restoring a lost appetite. A preparation made from this fruit and ginger has been found very effective in overcoming this condition. About one teaspoon of the juice of lime should be mixed with an equal quantity of the juice of ginger. One gram of rock salt should be added to this mixture. It should then be placed in sunlight for three days. A teaspoon taken after each meal will tone up the digestive system and improve the appetite.
4) Using Apples (very important and effective)
Apples are another variety of fruit useful in anorexia. They help digestion by stimulating the flow of pepsin, a protein digesting enzyme, in the stomach. The old adage, 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away', is certainly a valuable one.
5) Anorexia treatment using Garlic (very important and effective)
Garlic possesses a special property to stimulate the digestive tone of the system and improve appetite. A soup prepared from this vegetable can be of immense help to a patient suffering from anorexia. Three or four cloves of raw garlic should be boiled in a cup of water. This soup can be reinforced with the juice of half a lemon and taken twice daily.
6) Anorexia treatment using Ginger (very important and effective)
The use of ginger is valuable in the loss of appetite. About five grams of this vegetable should be ground and licked with a little salt once a day for the treatment of this condition.
DIET:
Orange juice and water
The only effective treatment for anorexia is a thorough cleansing of the digestive tract, and adoption of a sensible diet thereafter, along with a change in the style of living. To begin with, the patient should fast on orange juice and water for three to five days. The procedure is to take the juice of an orange in a glass of warm water, every two hours, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nothing else should be taken, as otherwise, the value of the fast will be entirely lost. If orange juice does not agree with the system, only water or half a glass of carrot juice mixed with an equal quantity of water may be taken.
All-fruit diet
After the juice fast, the patient may adopt an all-fruit diet for a further five days, taking three meals a day of juicy fruits, such as apples, pears, grapes, grape-fruit, oranges, pineapple, peaches, and melons, at five-hourly intervals.
Restricted diet of cooked vegetables, juicy fruits etc
Thereafter he may adopt a restricted diet of easily-digestible foods, consisting of lightly cooked vegetables, juicy fruits, and buttermilk for about ten days.
Other Anorexia treatments
Warm-water enema
During the first three to five days of the juice fast, the bowels should be cleansed with a warm-water enema each day. The poisonous matter will thus be eliminated by this self cleansing process.
Ice bag application on stomach
The application of an ice-bag over the stomach for half an hour before meals, and a cool hip bath once or twice daily, will go a long way in curing anorexia.
Cool hip bath, Sun and cool air bath
Other measures beneficial in the treatment of this condition are sun and cool air baths. An early morning sun bath, taken one day, should be alternated with an early morning cool air bath the next day. An outdoor life and abdominal massages are also advised.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Santaan Fertility & Test Tube Baby Centre, Jalandhar, Punjab
Jalandhar, India
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Centrally located, custom built tertiary level Fertility Clinc run by a team of experts in the field consisting of Gynecologist, Infertility Specialists, Clinical Embryologist, Ultrasonologist, andrologist and counsellors.Centre provides fertility treatments at par with the best clinics in the world. The only clinic in the town to have an extremely experienced in-house embryologist.
Treatments Available: IUI, IVF, Donor Eggs/Embryos, Blastocyst Transfer, Surrogacy, Sperm Aspiration, Testicular Biopsy, Vasectomy Reversal, Rectal Electroejaculation, Sperm Freezing, Embryo Freezing, Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, NDVH, Painless delivery, High Risk pregnancy care, Recurrent miscarriage clinic, menopause clinic, adolescent care.
Address: 9-A, Vijay Nagar, Football Chowk
Jalandhar
Punjab
India
144001
Phone: +91-181-5001971/5081656
Web-site: http://www.santaan-ivf.com
E-mail: care@santaan-ivf.com
Jalandhar, India
Visitors Reviews | Add to Favorites | Refer it to Friends
Centrally located, custom built tertiary level Fertility Clinc run by a team of experts in the field consisting of Gynecologist, Infertility Specialists, Clinical Embryologist, Ultrasonologist, andrologist and counsellors.Centre provides fertility treatments at par with the best clinics in the world. The only clinic in the town to have an extremely experienced in-house embryologist.
Treatments Available: IUI, IVF, Donor Eggs/Embryos, Blastocyst Transfer, Surrogacy, Sperm Aspiration, Testicular Biopsy, Vasectomy Reversal, Rectal Electroejaculation, Sperm Freezing, Embryo Freezing, Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, NDVH, Painless delivery, High Risk pregnancy care, Recurrent miscarriage clinic, menopause clinic, adolescent care.
Address: 9-A, Vijay Nagar, Football Chowk
Jalandhar
Punjab
India
144001
Phone: +91-181-5001971/5081656
Web-site: http://www.santaan-ivf.com
E-mail: care@santaan-ivf.com
SORENESS OF BREAST - Its causes, symptom relief and diet
Causes of breast tenderness, Symptom Relief and Diet in Breast Tenderness
Some causes for sore breasts are:
1. PMS. Many women suffer from sore breasts when suffering from pre-menstrual syndrome, often starting a full week before the period begins. Some women find relief once their period starts, other women continue to suffer pain throughout their menstrual cycle.
2. Fibrocystic breast disease.
3. Hormone Therapy. This is generally estrogen therapy given to women going through menopause.
4. The birth control pill.Some women find that birth control relieves their breast tenderness, for some women it is worse. Generally the birth control is perscribed to help the symptoms of breast tenderness associated with fibrocystic breast disease. If you are on birth control and have breast tenderness, check with your doctor to see if there is a different pill you can take.
5. Pregnancy. It is common for women to experience intense breast tenderness and swelling in pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. When seeking relief, stick with the more natural remedies, but check with your doctor before taking any pain killers.
editSymptom Relief
There are a few things you can do to relive the discomfort of tenderness and swelling of the breats.
Wear good breast support. Make sure to wear a good bra with support. Not wearing a bra can make breast tenderness worse, regardless of breast size. This is especially important during exercise. Bras/support will help to make breasts feel contained, helping to minimize soreness.
Exercise. Sometimes just getting outside and moving around can help to relieve breast pain. Making exercise a regular part of your daily regimen, can help to relieve many symptoms of PMS.
Hot or cold treatments. Some women feel better icing their breasts to relieve the pain. Others say heat and hot pads make a difference. Try them out and see which is best for you.
Ibuprofen. Taking a pain reliever right before your period can make a difference in relieving cramps, breast pain and swelling. However, it is not recommended to take a pain reliever regularly, so limit it to key times of the month. Note, that ibuprofen should not be taken if you are pregnant.
Change hormones.Check with your doctor about changing your birth control pill or your hormone replacement therapy if this applies to your situation.
Visualization and breath-work. Imagining your breasts in a weightless state, in warm gentle heat or something like that helps many women minimize the breast pain. Deep breath work can help too.
editDiet and breast tenderness
There is no doubt that diet makes a difference for breast pain. Some foods are known to trigger pain for some women and not others. Review this list of key suspects, and try eliminating one at a time to see if your symptoms improve.
Salt. Too much salt and sodium is known to make breast tenderness worse. This leads to additional water-retention and swelling which then leads to additional breast pain. Try to eliminate high sodium foods from your diet at least a week before your cycle begins.
Fat. Studies have shown that women who limit high fat foods in their diet have a serious decrease in breast pain. Eliminating heavy fats and animal products can lend to greater overall health which should help to minimize all PMS symptoms.
Sugar. For many people sugar contributes to breast tenderness and to the 'ropey' feel that breast often get the week before menstruation begins.
Caffeine. Many women complain that caffeine can make breast tenderness worse. In fact, caffeine generally contributes to breast lumpiness at any time of the month. It is especially recommended to avoid caffeine all month round if you have lumpy breats, and for the week leading up to your period if you only have breat pain.
Move excess fluid from the body. It is important to drink lots of water to help remove the excess fluid from your body. And it is also helpful to take an natural diuretic to help the body flush excess water out.
Add B, E and A vitamins. Studies suggest that taking a multi can help with PMS symptoms and thus breat tenderness. There is a likely a link between the intake of the B-6 vitamin and body's ability to metabolize estrogen.
Some causes for sore breasts are:
1. PMS. Many women suffer from sore breasts when suffering from pre-menstrual syndrome, often starting a full week before the period begins. Some women find relief once their period starts, other women continue to suffer pain throughout their menstrual cycle.
2. Fibrocystic breast disease.
3. Hormone Therapy. This is generally estrogen therapy given to women going through menopause.
4. The birth control pill.Some women find that birth control relieves their breast tenderness, for some women it is worse. Generally the birth control is perscribed to help the symptoms of breast tenderness associated with fibrocystic breast disease. If you are on birth control and have breast tenderness, check with your doctor to see if there is a different pill you can take.
5. Pregnancy. It is common for women to experience intense breast tenderness and swelling in pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. When seeking relief, stick with the more natural remedies, but check with your doctor before taking any pain killers.
editSymptom Relief
There are a few things you can do to relive the discomfort of tenderness and swelling of the breats.
Wear good breast support. Make sure to wear a good bra with support. Not wearing a bra can make breast tenderness worse, regardless of breast size. This is especially important during exercise. Bras/support will help to make breasts feel contained, helping to minimize soreness.
Exercise. Sometimes just getting outside and moving around can help to relieve breast pain. Making exercise a regular part of your daily regimen, can help to relieve many symptoms of PMS.
Hot or cold treatments. Some women feel better icing their breasts to relieve the pain. Others say heat and hot pads make a difference. Try them out and see which is best for you.
Ibuprofen. Taking a pain reliever right before your period can make a difference in relieving cramps, breast pain and swelling. However, it is not recommended to take a pain reliever regularly, so limit it to key times of the month. Note, that ibuprofen should not be taken if you are pregnant.
Change hormones.Check with your doctor about changing your birth control pill or your hormone replacement therapy if this applies to your situation.
Visualization and breath-work. Imagining your breasts in a weightless state, in warm gentle heat or something like that helps many women minimize the breast pain. Deep breath work can help too.
editDiet and breast tenderness
There is no doubt that diet makes a difference for breast pain. Some foods are known to trigger pain for some women and not others. Review this list of key suspects, and try eliminating one at a time to see if your symptoms improve.
Salt. Too much salt and sodium is known to make breast tenderness worse. This leads to additional water-retention and swelling which then leads to additional breast pain. Try to eliminate high sodium foods from your diet at least a week before your cycle begins.
Fat. Studies have shown that women who limit high fat foods in their diet have a serious decrease in breast pain. Eliminating heavy fats and animal products can lend to greater overall health which should help to minimize all PMS symptoms.
Sugar. For many people sugar contributes to breast tenderness and to the 'ropey' feel that breast often get the week before menstruation begins.
Caffeine. Many women complain that caffeine can make breast tenderness worse. In fact, caffeine generally contributes to breast lumpiness at any time of the month. It is especially recommended to avoid caffeine all month round if you have lumpy breats, and for the week leading up to your period if you only have breat pain.
Move excess fluid from the body. It is important to drink lots of water to help remove the excess fluid from your body. And it is also helpful to take an natural diuretic to help the body flush excess water out.
Add B, E and A vitamins. Studies suggest that taking a multi can help with PMS symptoms and thus breat tenderness. There is a likely a link between the intake of the B-6 vitamin and body's ability to metabolize estrogen.
SINUSITIS
1) Liberal use of mangoes during the season is considered an effective remedy for prevention and treatment of sinusitis. Mangoes contribute towards formation of healthy epithelium, thereby preventing frequent attacks of common infections like sinusitis.
2) The use of pungent foods like garlic and onion is one of the most effective remedies for sinus problems. Use in regular meals.
3) The seeds of fenugreek are another effective remedy for sinusitis. A tea prepared by boiling one teaspoon of seeds in 250 ml of water till it is reduced to half, will help the body to produce perspiration, dispel toxicity, and shorten the period of fever in the acute stage of the disease. Upto four cups should be taken daily. The quantity should be reduced as the condition improves.
4) Teaspoon of black cumin seeds tied in a thin cotton cloth can provide relief when inhaled. The condition can also be relieved by taking a mixture of 100 gm of roasted and ground cumin seeds and 200 gm of pure honey.
5) Carrot juice, taken separately or in combination with juices of beet and cucumber, or with spinach juice, has been found beneficial in the treatment of sinus trouble. In the case of combined juices, 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices, or 200 ml of spinach juice, should be mixed with 300ml of carrot juice to make 500 ml or half a litre of the mixed juice.
6) A diet rich in vitamin A is the best insurance against cold and sinus trouble. Some of the valuable sources of this vitamin are whole milk, curds, egg yolk, pumpkin, carrots, leafy vegetables, tomatoes, mangoes, and papaya. When the sinus trouble has already developed, relief can be obtained by taking vitamin A in large therapeutic doses of 25,000 IU per day. Vitamin C has also proved beneficial in the treatment of sinusitis and the patient should take one gram of this vitamin per day in two therapeutic doses of 500 mg each
Diet:
1) In the acute stage of the disease, when fever is present, the patient should abstain from all solid foods and drink only fresh fruit and vegetable juices diluted with warm water on a 50:50 basis.
2) After the fever subsides, he may adopt a low-calorie, raw fruit and vegetable diet with plenty of raw juices. Once the acute symptoms are over, the patient may gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet, with emphasis on seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits. In persistent chronic conditions, repeated short juice fasts may be undertaken for a week or so at intervals of two months.
3) A cold application over the sinus will give great relief, while alternate hot and cold applications also prove beneficial. Take pans of hot and cold water, bathe the whole face with hot water as hot as you can bear-and then apply cold water for a short duration.
4) Nasal inhalation of steam for five minutes every hour will also give relief. Plenty of sleep, adequate rest, and fresh air are essential in the treatment of sinus trouble.
Avoid:
Try and avoid fried and starchy foods, white sugar, white floor, rice, macaroni products, pies, cakes, and candies.
2) The use of pungent foods like garlic and onion is one of the most effective remedies for sinus problems. Use in regular meals.
3) The seeds of fenugreek are another effective remedy for sinusitis. A tea prepared by boiling one teaspoon of seeds in 250 ml of water till it is reduced to half, will help the body to produce perspiration, dispel toxicity, and shorten the period of fever in the acute stage of the disease. Upto four cups should be taken daily. The quantity should be reduced as the condition improves.
4) Teaspoon of black cumin seeds tied in a thin cotton cloth can provide relief when inhaled. The condition can also be relieved by taking a mixture of 100 gm of roasted and ground cumin seeds and 200 gm of pure honey.
5) Carrot juice, taken separately or in combination with juices of beet and cucumber, or with spinach juice, has been found beneficial in the treatment of sinus trouble. In the case of combined juices, 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices, or 200 ml of spinach juice, should be mixed with 300ml of carrot juice to make 500 ml or half a litre of the mixed juice.
6) A diet rich in vitamin A is the best insurance against cold and sinus trouble. Some of the valuable sources of this vitamin are whole milk, curds, egg yolk, pumpkin, carrots, leafy vegetables, tomatoes, mangoes, and papaya. When the sinus trouble has already developed, relief can be obtained by taking vitamin A in large therapeutic doses of 25,000 IU per day. Vitamin C has also proved beneficial in the treatment of sinusitis and the patient should take one gram of this vitamin per day in two therapeutic doses of 500 mg each
Diet:
1) In the acute stage of the disease, when fever is present, the patient should abstain from all solid foods and drink only fresh fruit and vegetable juices diluted with warm water on a 50:50 basis.
2) After the fever subsides, he may adopt a low-calorie, raw fruit and vegetable diet with plenty of raw juices. Once the acute symptoms are over, the patient may gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet, with emphasis on seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits. In persistent chronic conditions, repeated short juice fasts may be undertaken for a week or so at intervals of two months.
3) A cold application over the sinus will give great relief, while alternate hot and cold applications also prove beneficial. Take pans of hot and cold water, bathe the whole face with hot water as hot as you can bear-and then apply cold water for a short duration.
4) Nasal inhalation of steam for five minutes every hour will also give relief. Plenty of sleep, adequate rest, and fresh air are essential in the treatment of sinus trouble.
Avoid:
Try and avoid fried and starchy foods, white sugar, white floor, rice, macaroni products, pies, cakes, and candies.
COLITIS
For colitis you can use the following home remedies:
1) Take a glass of buttermilk daily (residual liquid left over after the fat has been removed from curd by churning).
2) Drink the water of one tender coconut daily, it is soothing for intestinal mucosa.
3) Steamed apples also aid the healing of lucerative lesions due to ample concentration of iron and phosphorus.
4) Drumsticks are also useful in colitis. A teaspoon of fresh leaf juice, mixed with an equal quantity of honey and a glass of tender coconut water, is given two or three times daily as a herbal medicine for the treatment of this disease.
5) Rice has a very low fibre content, and is, therefore, extremely soothing in colitis. A thick gruel of rice mixed with a glass of buttermilk and a ripe banana, given twice a day, forms a very nutritious, well-balanced diet in this disease.
6) Have steamed vegetables, home made cottage cheese etc.
7) Avoid citrus juice, white sugar, highly seasoned foods, highly salted foods, strong tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages; and foods cooked in aluminum pans.
1) Take a glass of buttermilk daily (residual liquid left over after the fat has been removed from curd by churning).
2) Drink the water of one tender coconut daily, it is soothing for intestinal mucosa.
3) Steamed apples also aid the healing of lucerative lesions due to ample concentration of iron and phosphorus.
4) Drumsticks are also useful in colitis. A teaspoon of fresh leaf juice, mixed with an equal quantity of honey and a glass of tender coconut water, is given two or three times daily as a herbal medicine for the treatment of this disease.
5) Rice has a very low fibre content, and is, therefore, extremely soothing in colitis. A thick gruel of rice mixed with a glass of buttermilk and a ripe banana, given twice a day, forms a very nutritious, well-balanced diet in this disease.
6) Have steamed vegetables, home made cottage cheese etc.
7) Avoid citrus juice, white sugar, highly seasoned foods, highly salted foods, strong tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages; and foods cooked in aluminum pans.
PNEUMONIA
FOR PNEUMONIA:
1) Drink plenty of fluids. This aids the immune system and helps loosen lung congestion.
2) Take analgesics for pain. Your chest muscles may become sore from coughing and the added effort of breathing, and your body will feel achy from fighting infection.
3) Rest. If you have pneumonia, get at least eight hours of sleep each night, and take a midday catnap.
4) Take an expectorant, like guaifenesin, to bring up sputum.
5) Avoid cigarette smoke and irritants in the air, and stay away from people who are sick. Your immune system is already working overtime.
6) Wear a mask when you go outside in the cold air. Fresh air is healthful to your lungs, but cold air is not.
7) Humidify the air in your house with a vaporizer. Sit in a hot shower or bath.
8) Check your temperature once a day. Any sudden spike should be reported to your doctor.
9) Take lots of deep breaths. Inhale as much air as your lungs can take in, and then hold your breath for 5 to 10 seconds. Exhale forcefully, but steadily. Repeat this 10 times. Do deep breathing exercises at least five times a day.
10) Apply a heating pad to your chest if muscles feel sore and achy.
11) Take it easy. Chores will still be there after you get well. If you push yourself while you have pneumonia, you may lengthen your recovery time by two or three months.
12) Avoid dairy products if you find that they cause your mucus to thicken.
13) Reduce activity until your cough is gone.
Home remedies for pneumonia
Treatment using Fenugreek
During the early acute stage of pneumonia, a tea made from fenugreek seeds will help the body to produce perspiration, dispel toxicity, and shorten the period of fever. Upto four cups of the tea can be taken daily. The quantity can be reduced as the condition improves. To improve the flavour of the tea, a few drops of lemon juice may be added. During this treatment, no other food or nourishment should be taken, as fasting and fenugreek will allow the body to correct these respiratory problems in a few days.
Treatment using Garlic
Garlic is a marvellous remedy for pneumonia, if given in sufficient quantities. It brings down the temperature, as well as the pulse and respiration within forty-eight hours. A paste of garlic can also be applied externally on the chest with beneficial results as it is an irritant and rubefacient.
Treatment using Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are valuable in pneumonia. An infusion of the seeds can be made by steeping 15 gm of seeds in 250 ml of water. This infusion, mixed with a tablespoon of linseed, a pinch of common salt, and a dessertspoon of honey, should be given in the treatment of this disease. This will help remove catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes.
Treatment using Parsnip Juice
The juice of parsnip, a root vegetable botanically known as Pastinaca sativa, is very beneficial in the treatment of pneumonia. The making the juice an excellent home remedy for pneumonia. The patient should take 250 ml of juice daily. It is however, essential that only the juice of the cultivated parsnip plant should be used for this purpose. The wild variety must not be used in juices as it contains some poisonous ingredients.
Treatment using Other vegetable Juices
The juice of carrots, in combination either with spinach juice, or beet and cucumber juices, has also been found useful in pneumonia. In these combinations, 200 ml of spinach juice or 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices should be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice to prepare 500 ml or half a liter of combined juice.
Treatment using Turpentine Oil
The pain of pneumonia can be relieved by rubbing oil of turpentine over the rib cage and wrapping warmed cotton wool over it.
Pneumonia diet
Raw fruit and vegetable juices diet
Take raw juices for five to ten days, depending on the severity of your disease. Take a glass of fruit or vegetable juice diluted with warm water, every two or three hours. After a diet of raw juices, when the fever subsides, spend three or four days on an exclusive fresh fruit diet, taking three meals a day of juicy fruits.
Well-balanced diet of natural foods
Thereafter, gradually adopt a well-balanced diet of natural foods, with emphasis on fresh fruits and raw vegetables.
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO DRINK LOTS AND LOTS OF FLUIDS.
1) Drink plenty of fluids. This aids the immune system and helps loosen lung congestion.
2) Take analgesics for pain. Your chest muscles may become sore from coughing and the added effort of breathing, and your body will feel achy from fighting infection.
3) Rest. If you have pneumonia, get at least eight hours of sleep each night, and take a midday catnap.
4) Take an expectorant, like guaifenesin, to bring up sputum.
5) Avoid cigarette smoke and irritants in the air, and stay away from people who are sick. Your immune system is already working overtime.
6) Wear a mask when you go outside in the cold air. Fresh air is healthful to your lungs, but cold air is not.
7) Humidify the air in your house with a vaporizer. Sit in a hot shower or bath.
8) Check your temperature once a day. Any sudden spike should be reported to your doctor.
9) Take lots of deep breaths. Inhale as much air as your lungs can take in, and then hold your breath for 5 to 10 seconds. Exhale forcefully, but steadily. Repeat this 10 times. Do deep breathing exercises at least five times a day.
10) Apply a heating pad to your chest if muscles feel sore and achy.
11) Take it easy. Chores will still be there after you get well. If you push yourself while you have pneumonia, you may lengthen your recovery time by two or three months.
12) Avoid dairy products if you find that they cause your mucus to thicken.
13) Reduce activity until your cough is gone.
Home remedies for pneumonia
Treatment using Fenugreek
During the early acute stage of pneumonia, a tea made from fenugreek seeds will help the body to produce perspiration, dispel toxicity, and shorten the period of fever. Upto four cups of the tea can be taken daily. The quantity can be reduced as the condition improves. To improve the flavour of the tea, a few drops of lemon juice may be added. During this treatment, no other food or nourishment should be taken, as fasting and fenugreek will allow the body to correct these respiratory problems in a few days.
Treatment using Garlic
Garlic is a marvellous remedy for pneumonia, if given in sufficient quantities. It brings down the temperature, as well as the pulse and respiration within forty-eight hours. A paste of garlic can also be applied externally on the chest with beneficial results as it is an irritant and rubefacient.
Treatment using Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are valuable in pneumonia. An infusion of the seeds can be made by steeping 15 gm of seeds in 250 ml of water. This infusion, mixed with a tablespoon of linseed, a pinch of common salt, and a dessertspoon of honey, should be given in the treatment of this disease. This will help remove catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes.
Treatment using Parsnip Juice
The juice of parsnip, a root vegetable botanically known as Pastinaca sativa, is very beneficial in the treatment of pneumonia. The making the juice an excellent home remedy for pneumonia. The patient should take 250 ml of juice daily. It is however, essential that only the juice of the cultivated parsnip plant should be used for this purpose. The wild variety must not be used in juices as it contains some poisonous ingredients.
Treatment using Other vegetable Juices
The juice of carrots, in combination either with spinach juice, or beet and cucumber juices, has also been found useful in pneumonia. In these combinations, 200 ml of spinach juice or 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices should be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice to prepare 500 ml or half a liter of combined juice.
Treatment using Turpentine Oil
The pain of pneumonia can be relieved by rubbing oil of turpentine over the rib cage and wrapping warmed cotton wool over it.
Pneumonia diet
Raw fruit and vegetable juices diet
Take raw juices for five to ten days, depending on the severity of your disease. Take a glass of fruit or vegetable juice diluted with warm water, every two or three hours. After a diet of raw juices, when the fever subsides, spend three or four days on an exclusive fresh fruit diet, taking three meals a day of juicy fruits.
Well-balanced diet of natural foods
Thereafter, gradually adopt a well-balanced diet of natural foods, with emphasis on fresh fruits and raw vegetables.
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO DRINK LOTS AND LOTS OF FLUIDS.
GENERAL TIPS FOR GOOD HEALTH
First and foremost, STOP ALL NEGATIVE THOUGHTS. This can be challenging, especially at the beginning. The more you practice, the better you'll become.
Rid yourself of stress and worries.
Negative feelings may impair your ability to self heal.
Find a relaxing place to meditate.
Take the time every day to reflect and concentrate on the good in your life. Begin by being grateful for what you have. Even if you're sick, be thankful you're alive right now. Appreciate that you have this opportunity to move forward.
A gratitude journal, in which you list 3 things every day that are good in your life, can be a powerful tool for self healing.
Close your eyes and envision yourself in a moment of happiness and health. Sense every part of your body. Visualize your healthy self from inside and out. Practice visualization in the morning before you start your day and at night before you go to sleep.
Rid yourself of stress and worries.
Negative feelings may impair your ability to self heal.
Find a relaxing place to meditate.
Take the time every day to reflect and concentrate on the good in your life. Begin by being grateful for what you have. Even if you're sick, be thankful you're alive right now. Appreciate that you have this opportunity to move forward.
A gratitude journal, in which you list 3 things every day that are good in your life, can be a powerful tool for self healing.
Close your eyes and envision yourself in a moment of happiness and health. Sense every part of your body. Visualize your healthy self from inside and out. Practice visualization in the morning before you start your day and at night before you go to sleep.
ASTHMA
After going through your mail, I felt that most of your symptoms (not all) are some way or the other are related to your asthmatic condition like interrupted sleep, burning of eyes, depression, anxiety, headache etc. Dear Pamela before telling you about the treatment I would like to educate your about the disease you are suffering from:
Do you know that Asthma is an ancient Greek word meaning 'panting or shortdrawn breath'. It is an allergic condition resulting from the reaction of the body to one or more allergens, AND IT IS THE MOST TROUBLESOME OF ALL THE RESPIRATORY DISEASES. An asthma patient gets frequent attacks of breathlessness, in between which he may even be completely normal.
Patients suffering from asthma appear to be gasping for breath. Actually, they have more difficulty in breathing out than breathing in (and dear you must have felt it sometimes by yourself), and this is caused by spasms or sudden involuntary muscular contractions of the smaller air passages in the lungs.
Asthma is caused by a variety of factors. It may be due to an allergy caused by weather conditions, food, drugs, perfumes, and other irritants. Allergies to dust are the most common.
Dear Pamela, I am your well wisher from the depth of my heart and I have a good assessment about your condition. I really want to cure you and I am dead sure that I can do that. After my thorough reserach which I did for 6 hours, I came to the conclusion that the best treatment whcih suits to your condition is Herbal. Dear, I have drafted a detailed mail for you which contains a comprehensive list of home remedies which if you follow will certainly prove beneficial for you. I want to provide you with that list and for that you have to hire me (AS PER KASAMBA RULES). Let us begin for your cure together and kick off your disease. Waiting for your reply.
With Regards,
Dr. Rupinderjeet Kaur
Asthma Cures
Asthma treatment using Honey
Honey is one of the most common home remedies for asthma. It is said that if a jug of honey is held under the nose of an asthma patient and he inhales the air that comes into contact with it, he starts breathing easier and deeper.
Asthma treatment using Figs
Among fruits, figs have proved very valuable in asthma. They give comfort to the patient by draining off the phlegm. Three or four dry figs should be cleaned thoroughly with warm water and soaked overnight.
Asthma treatment using Lemon
Lemon is another fruit found beneficial in the treatment of asthma. The juice of one lemon, diluted in a glass of water and taken with meals, will bring good results
Asthma treatment using Indian Gooseberry
Indian gooseberry has also proved valuable in asthma. Five grams of gooseberry mixed with one tablespoon of honey forms an effective medicinal tonic for the treatment of this disease. It should be taken every morning
Asthma treatment using Bitter Gourd Roots
The roots of the bitter gourd plant have been used in folk medicine for asthma since ancient times. A teaspoon of the root paste, mixed with an equal amount of honey or juice of the tulsi leaves, given once every night for a month, acts as an excellent medicine for this disease.
Asthma treatment using Drumstick Leaves
A soup prepared from drumstick leaves, and taken once daily, has been found beneficial in the treatment of asthma. This soup is prepared by adding a handful of leaves to 180ml of water and boiling it for five minutes. After being allowed to cool, a little salt, pepper, and lime juice may be added to this soup.
Asthma treatment using Ginger
A teaspoon of fresh ginger juice, mixed with a cup of fenugreek decoction and honey to taste, acts as an excellent expectorant in cases of asthma. The decoction of fenugreek can be made by mixing one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in a cupful of water. This remedy should be taken once in the morning and once in the evening.
Asthma treatment using Garlic
Garlic is another effective home remedy for asthma. Ten garlic cloves, boiled in 30 ml of milk, make an excellent medicine for the early stages of asthma. This mixture should he taken once daily by the patient. Steaming ginger tea with two minced garlic cloves in it, can also help to keep the problem under control, and should be taken in the morning and evening.
Asthma treatment using Bishop's Weed
The herb bishop's weed has been found valuable in asthma. Half a teaspoon of bishop's weed should be mixed in a glass of buttermilk and taken twice daily. It is an effective remedy for relieving difficult expectoration caused by dried-up phlegm. A hot poultice of the seeds should be used for dry fomentation to the chest twice daily. The. patient can also inhale steam twice a day from boiling water mixed with ajwain. It will dilate the bronchial passages.
Asthma treatment using Safflower
Safflower seeds are beneficial in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Half a teaspoon of powder of the dry seeds, mixed with a tablespoon of honey, can be taken once or twice a day in treating this disease. This acts as an expectorant and reduces the spasms by liquefying the tenacious sputum. An infusion of five grams of flowers mixed with one tablespoon of honey, taken once daily, is also useful in this disease.
Diet for Asthma
carbohydrates, fats and proteins
The patient should avoid common dietetic errors. Ideally, his diet should contain a limited quantity of carbohydrates, fats and proteins which are 'acid-forming' foods, and a liberal quantity of alkali-forming foods consisting of fresh fruits, green vegetables, sprouted seeds, and grains. The patient should avoid foods which tend to produce phlegm, such as rice, sugar, lentils, and curds. He should also avoid fried and other difficult to-digest foods, strong tea, coffee, alcoholic beverages, condiments pickles, sauces and all refined and processed foods.
Other Suggestions for Asthma
Fasting and exercises
The patient should also follow the other laws of nature. Air, sun, and water are great healing agents. Regular fasting once a week, an occasional enema, breathing exercises, fresh air, a dry climate, light exercises, and correct posture go a long way in treating the disease.
Do you know that Asthma is an ancient Greek word meaning 'panting or shortdrawn breath'. It is an allergic condition resulting from the reaction of the body to one or more allergens, AND IT IS THE MOST TROUBLESOME OF ALL THE RESPIRATORY DISEASES. An asthma patient gets frequent attacks of breathlessness, in between which he may even be completely normal.
Patients suffering from asthma appear to be gasping for breath. Actually, they have more difficulty in breathing out than breathing in (and dear you must have felt it sometimes by yourself), and this is caused by spasms or sudden involuntary muscular contractions of the smaller air passages in the lungs.
Asthma is caused by a variety of factors. It may be due to an allergy caused by weather conditions, food, drugs, perfumes, and other irritants. Allergies to dust are the most common.
Dear Pamela, I am your well wisher from the depth of my heart and I have a good assessment about your condition. I really want to cure you and I am dead sure that I can do that. After my thorough reserach which I did for 6 hours, I came to the conclusion that the best treatment whcih suits to your condition is Herbal. Dear, I have drafted a detailed mail for you which contains a comprehensive list of home remedies which if you follow will certainly prove beneficial for you. I want to provide you with that list and for that you have to hire me (AS PER KASAMBA RULES). Let us begin for your cure together and kick off your disease. Waiting for your reply.
With Regards,
Dr. Rupinderjeet Kaur
Asthma Cures
Asthma treatment using Honey
Honey is one of the most common home remedies for asthma. It is said that if a jug of honey is held under the nose of an asthma patient and he inhales the air that comes into contact with it, he starts breathing easier and deeper.
Asthma treatment using Figs
Among fruits, figs have proved very valuable in asthma. They give comfort to the patient by draining off the phlegm. Three or four dry figs should be cleaned thoroughly with warm water and soaked overnight.
Asthma treatment using Lemon
Lemon is another fruit found beneficial in the treatment of asthma. The juice of one lemon, diluted in a glass of water and taken with meals, will bring good results
Asthma treatment using Indian Gooseberry
Indian gooseberry has also proved valuable in asthma. Five grams of gooseberry mixed with one tablespoon of honey forms an effective medicinal tonic for the treatment of this disease. It should be taken every morning
Asthma treatment using Bitter Gourd Roots
The roots of the bitter gourd plant have been used in folk medicine for asthma since ancient times. A teaspoon of the root paste, mixed with an equal amount of honey or juice of the tulsi leaves, given once every night for a month, acts as an excellent medicine for this disease.
Asthma treatment using Drumstick Leaves
A soup prepared from drumstick leaves, and taken once daily, has been found beneficial in the treatment of asthma. This soup is prepared by adding a handful of leaves to 180ml of water and boiling it for five minutes. After being allowed to cool, a little salt, pepper, and lime juice may be added to this soup.
Asthma treatment using Ginger
A teaspoon of fresh ginger juice, mixed with a cup of fenugreek decoction and honey to taste, acts as an excellent expectorant in cases of asthma. The decoction of fenugreek can be made by mixing one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in a cupful of water. This remedy should be taken once in the morning and once in the evening.
Asthma treatment using Garlic
Garlic is another effective home remedy for asthma. Ten garlic cloves, boiled in 30 ml of milk, make an excellent medicine for the early stages of asthma. This mixture should he taken once daily by the patient. Steaming ginger tea with two minced garlic cloves in it, can also help to keep the problem under control, and should be taken in the morning and evening.
Asthma treatment using Bishop's Weed
The herb bishop's weed has been found valuable in asthma. Half a teaspoon of bishop's weed should be mixed in a glass of buttermilk and taken twice daily. It is an effective remedy for relieving difficult expectoration caused by dried-up phlegm. A hot poultice of the seeds should be used for dry fomentation to the chest twice daily. The. patient can also inhale steam twice a day from boiling water mixed with ajwain. It will dilate the bronchial passages.
Asthma treatment using Safflower
Safflower seeds are beneficial in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Half a teaspoon of powder of the dry seeds, mixed with a tablespoon of honey, can be taken once or twice a day in treating this disease. This acts as an expectorant and reduces the spasms by liquefying the tenacious sputum. An infusion of five grams of flowers mixed with one tablespoon of honey, taken once daily, is also useful in this disease.
Diet for Asthma
carbohydrates, fats and proteins
The patient should avoid common dietetic errors. Ideally, his diet should contain a limited quantity of carbohydrates, fats and proteins which are 'acid-forming' foods, and a liberal quantity of alkali-forming foods consisting of fresh fruits, green vegetables, sprouted seeds, and grains. The patient should avoid foods which tend to produce phlegm, such as rice, sugar, lentils, and curds. He should also avoid fried and other difficult to-digest foods, strong tea, coffee, alcoholic beverages, condiments pickles, sauces and all refined and processed foods.
Other Suggestions for Asthma
Fasting and exercises
The patient should also follow the other laws of nature. Air, sun, and water are great healing agents. Regular fasting once a week, an occasional enema, breathing exercises, fresh air, a dry climate, light exercises, and correct posture go a long way in treating the disease.
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