May 20th, 2009, Wednesday, 06:24
Nail fungus is a common problem affecting millions of people throughout the world. Nail fungus is a microscopic infection that occurs under toe nails when they are frequently exposed to warm, moist environments, including sweaty hiking boots and trail shoes.
Fungi love moist and warm areas that are away from sunlight and air. Wearing cover polish and tight shoes is a bad choice as these can only promote even more warmth and moisture. Finger nails may also suffer from fungus but not as much as toe, this is simply because our toes are often kept wrapped or hidden.
Here you can find several natural ways of treatments that can help you regain your nail health.
One natural treatment that you can use is alternating baths in solutions of diluted vinegar and hydrogen peroxide, as these will help promote healthy fingers by attacking the fungus and helping to kill it before it can do any further damage. Do this procedure a few times in order to eliminate the infection.
Another natural way to treat nail fungus is a half and half solution of Vaseline and tea tree oil. By using a mixture of tea tree oil and lavender oil, make sure you spread it on and around the nail bed of the infected area. You can also try a fungus remover product that has been proven to work.
Soaking toes in apple cider vinegar twice a day for 20 minutes each time for the past 10 days is another natural treatment that you can try. After the soak, rinse thoroughly, towel dry and apply hydrogen peroxide allowing it to air dry.
You will notice a significant improvement by following these natural treatments.
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May 18th, 2009, Monday, 06:51
Acupuncture is a procedure of embedding and controlling fine filiform needles into fixed points on the body in order to reduce pain or for curative purposes.
People have been looking to Chinese medicine and acupuncture when pills and doctors haven’t been able to help them.
Chinese acupuncture is being used by patients suffering from cancer in order to help with negative side effects from chemotherapy.
People suffering from chronic headaches or depression can also benefit from some Chinese acupuncture. Osteoarthritis, asthma, drug addiction, chronic pain, and other difficult to cure ailments have all been treated with it as well.
Chinese medicine is a safer approach and also a more cost effective alternative to seeing your doctor and pharmacist.
Chinese remedies have remained the same for 5000 years, and people are just now starting to understand the benefits of alternative medicine.
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May 15th, 2009, Friday, 07:03
Ayurvedic medicine (also known as Ayurveda) is an ancient Indian system of medicine. Ayurveda is based on the idea that illness results when a person’s physical, emotional, and spiritual forces are out of balance with each other and with the natural environment.
Ayurveda uses a combination of therapies in order to strengthen and purify the body and mind, to restore physical and spiritual harmony by balancing energy forces.
To prevent and treat illness, Ayurveda uses a number of approaches including dietary programs, herbal remedies, intestinal cleansing preparations, yoga, meditation, massage, breathing exercises, and visual imagery.
A clinical study showed that in 79% of cases, the health of patients with various chronic diseases improved significantly after Ayurvedic treatment. Laboratory and clinical studies have suggested that some Ayurvedic herbal preparations may have the potential to prevent and treat certain types of cancer, including breast, lung, and colon cancer.
Ayurveda should be delivered by a trained therapist in order to avoid any negative consequences.
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May 13th, 2009, Wednesday, 07:11
Hydrotherapy (also known as water therapy, balneotherapy, hydrothermal therapy) is the use of water as a medical treatment, either internally or externally, and appears to be effective in various ways.
Hydrotherapy involves the use of water in the form of ice, liquid, or steam. Some of the most common examples of hydrotherapy include using water to clean wounds, use of warm moist compresses, ice packs, whirlpool or steam baths, and drinking water in order to prevent or reduce dehydration.
Warm compresses help to expand blood vessels, thus increasing circulation, help to relax muscles, and reduce pain. Warm water in the form of a bath, Jacuzzi, or hot tub helps you to relax and relieves stress. The water vapor produced by a humidifier can reduce the discomfort of minor sore throats and colds. Warm water vapor from a sauna or hot shower help to warm and moisten the nose and breathing passages. Hydrotherapy in the form of ice packs is used to reduce inflammation and swelling.
Hydrotherapy is also used in physical rehabilitation and exercise. When performed in water, exercises can cause less strain on the bones and joints. The water also offers resistance to movement, which helps build muscle strength.
Other types of hydrotherapy may involve bathing or soaking in water that contains mud, herbs, aromatherapy oils, Epsom salts, Dead Sea salts, or other materials.
There is not enough scientific evidence to support claims that alternative uses of hydrotherapy can cure cancer or any other disease.
Hydrotherapy can be useful for patients with severe burns, rheumatoid arthritis, spinal cord injuries, and bone injuries.
Most forms of hydrotherapy are considered safe. However, people who are very frail, elderly, or very young, people with diabetes, numbness, or poor sensation are not recommended to use hydrotherapy in the form of warm water.
People with poor circulation or problems such as Reynaud’s disease are not recommended to use hydrotherapy in the form of cold water and cold wraps. Excessively hot or cold water applied directly to the skin for long periods of time may cause pain and tissue damage.
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May 11th, 2009, Monday, 07:12
Although there have been considerable advances in conventional medicine, many people believe strongly in the use of complementary and alternative medicine for many conditions and this is certainly true in the case of diabetes.
But before using any form of complementary or alternative medicine you should consult your doctor so that he can advise you of any possible medical consequences of such treatment.
There are different types of complementary and alternative therapy for diabetes including:
1. Guided imagery which is a technique that relaxes the mind and body and develops an ability to deal with the body’s response to pain using peaceful images. This can be particularly helpful for diabetes suffering with nerve damage.
2. Acupuncture can be used to help release the natural chemical painkillers. It can be especially helpful for diabetes suffering with often painful nerve damage.
3. Magnesium that is a mineral found in green leaf vegetables, whole grain foods and nuts, appears to play a significant role in many of the body’s functions including functions of the nerves, heart, muscles and bones. It also helps the body to handle glucose and low levels of magnesium are often found in people suffering from diabetes.
4. Ginseng has become very popular for the treatment of a great number of different conditions. Studies show that ginseng can help reduce glucose levels, but this evidence is not strong enough yet to say just how effective it is as a form of therapy.
Before trying any form of complementary or alternative medicine, make sure you consult your doctor because you are treating a serious and potentially life-threatening condition.
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