HEALTHY LIVING AND MEDICAL TIPS

One of the most deadly as well as painful diseases in the present times, cystitis, or urine infection, has been on a rampage, in a negative way of course, affecting millions around the world. Initially thought to be only a threat to women with a short urethra, the disease is now affecting people of both the genders and across all age groups. However, there is an effective cure for this disease, thanks to the advancement in medical science, in the form of D-mannose, which starts working on the urine infection right from day one, and gives relief right from the word go. Biologically speaking, the disease is caused by transfer of bacteria from the anus to the urinary bladder. Cystitis also affects those who can't empty their urinary bladder properly during urination. One of the more widely spread infection, i.e., the lower urinary tract infection, is caused due to the E-Coli bacteria, which sticks itself to the wall of the urinary bladder and causes frequent urination, and if the pati

Abrasions home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers Cleaning an Abrasion Treating an abrasion Cleaning the wound and keeping it infection-free is very important. The common norm to treat an abrasion is to clean the wound using mild soap and water and further with the help of an antiseptic wash. This is followed by covering the wound using an antibiotic ointment and a dry dressing. This is thought to help the skin in healing itself. Cleaning an abrasion While a serious or deeper-than-normal abrasion needs to be cleaned and treated by a physician, mild scraping of skin can be easily handled by oneself. Cleaning an abrasion is the foremost step towards avoiding infection and speeding up healing. Any dirt or debris needs to be carefully removed. You may use water or any antiseptic solution to do the same. If required you can use a piece of clean gauze to gently scrub the area clean thoroughly. Dress the wound using sterile gauze, cotton and an antibiotic cream or powder. This

Signs of Alcoholism (alcoholism symptoms) Bloodshot eyes, rapid pulse Alcoholics can be easily recognized due to their puffy face and bloodshot eyes. Their voice is hoarse and pulse rate is very rapid. They are prone to be irritable, suspicious and over-emotional. Alcoholics are likely to suffer symptoms such as bouts of vomiting, delirium, disturbed sleep and impaired judgment Alcoholics eventually land up with the disease called cirrhosis of liver where the liver is damaged due to heavy drinking. The bowel movement gets disturbed and other complications like, stomach disorder, weak and flaccid heart and damaged brain cells render the person unfit. Vomiting, delirium Alcoholics are likely to suffer symptoms such as bouts of vomiting, delirium, disturbed sleep and impaired judgment Alcoholics eventually land up with the disease called cirrhosis of liver where the liver is damaged due to heavy drinking. The bowel movement gets disturbed and other complications like, stomach disorder, we

Eczema Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet Heredity Eczema is considered to be hereditary. Studies reveal that a person is prone to eczema if his family has a history of closely linked conditions like hay fever and asthma. Causes of aggarvation Eczema could be aggravated by irritants like smoke, chemicals, detergents, solvents and so on. Even weather conditions could aggravate the condition. Excessive stress, heat and emotional stress also aggravates the symptoms of eczema. Other Causes Cause of eczema depends upon the type of eczema the person is suffering from. Sometimes blood circulation problem in the leg can also cause eczema. Deficiency of vitamin B6 causes eczema. Eczema home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers Eczema Remedies Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon camphor and 1 teaspoon sandalwood paste on the rashes. Apply nutmeg paste to the affected areas. Put natural vitamin E on the affected skin, it will relieve you of itching. Zinc taken orally and applied directly on

Eczema Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet Heredity Eczema is considered to be hereditary. Studies reveal that a person is prone to eczema if his family has a history of closely linked conditions like hay fever and asthma. Causes of aggarvation Eczema could be aggravated by irritants like smoke, chemicals, detergents, solvents and so on. Even weather conditions could aggravate the condition. Excessive stress, heat and emotional stress also aggravates the symptoms of eczema. Other Causes Cause of eczema depends upon the type of eczema the person is suffering from. Sometimes blood circulation problem in the leg can also cause eczema. Deficiency of vitamin B6 causes eczema. Eczema home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers Eczema Remedies Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon camphor and 1 teaspoon sandalwood paste on the rashes. Apply nutmeg paste to the affected areas. Put natural vitamin E on the affected skin, it will relieve you of itching. Zinc taken orally and applied directly on

Allergies Home Remedies Allergies home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers Allergies treatment using Nutrients Certain nutrients have been found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of allergies. Often the intake of vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid brings great relief to the sufferer. This vitamin may be taken in a dose of 100 mg daily for a month. In such cases, liberal amounts of pantothenic acid helps even though the recovery takes several weeks. A dose of 400 mg of vitamin E taken daily for four to six weeks is also beneficial as this vitamin possesses effective anti-allergic properties. Allergies treatment using Castor Oil It is found that five drops of castor oil in half a cup of any fruit or vegetable juice, or plain water, and taken on an empty stomach in the morning, is beneficial for allergies of the intestinal tract, skin, and nasal passages. Allergies treatment using Lime Lime is considered an effective remedy for any kind of allergy. Half a lime may be sq