Health is Wealth

Depression Can Be Treated With Drugs And Alternative Treatments

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:03:59 +0000

It has been approximated that about 1 in 6 people in the united kingdom will experience depression at some point in their lives. The precise figures are harder to come by as many people do not seek out professional medical assistance and cope with the signs and symptoms by themselves. Depression is one of the most common mental conditions and it’s the most stigmatised as well as it is often hard for people to comprehend what afflicted individuals are going through.

There are a variety of factors that will contribute to depression and some people may feel just one or a mixture of them. Amongst the more widespread reasons for depression are serious illnesses, death or loss and substance abuse. Some types of prescription medication which are used to treat high blood pressure levels can cause depression and there’s also a hereditary factor as depression has been shown to run in families.

There’s a range of symptoms that people who have depression may go through and people frequently suffer from one or more at the same time. These include sensations of overpowering sadness coupled with guilt, hopelessness and worthlessness. Individuals suffering from depression will frequently lose all interest in the things which they would usually enjoy and also have difficulty focusing for any period of time. Low energy levels along with not being able to sleep are further signs of depression as are variations in weight.

The management of depression can be accomplished in a number of ways dependant upon the individual case and a combination of treatment options can often be the right answer. The most common way to treat depression is with anti-depressants that are proscribed under professional medical supervision. These work by increasing the supply of neurotransmitters in the brain or by altering how sensitive the receptors within the brain are to chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. There’s a range of alternative treatments obtainable that have been found to help and talking treatment options such as psycho-therapy have a proven track record.

Although depression is a very common condition there is still a lot of stigma attached to it. It is often very hard for acquaintances and members of the family to comprehend that depression can not be just snapped out of. If you are suffering from depression or know someone who could be there is plenty of help open to you and you don’t have to suffer alone.

Nutritional Supplements Are A Great Way To Improve Your Health

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:02:32 +0000

Herbal remedies and natural remedies have been used by folks to treat their pains as well as illnesses for many thousands of years. Natural remedies and herbal supplements can be used to deal with a wide number of conditions and also as beauty treatments.

Natural remedies are widely-used to treat conditions such as headaches and fever, constipation, joint pain and to boost the immune system. You can also come across herbal remedies that enhance the appearance of your skin and hair in addition to ones that combat signs of aging such as lines and wrinkles. Many men and women would rather use natural treatments because they only contain natural ingredients and so are free from any kind of side-effects. If you suffer from joint pain or for any other aches and pains that you may have Biofreeze pain alleviating gel is a good alternative to other products available on the market. Biofreeze is the only analgesic currently available on the market which contains Ilex that can be found in a South American holly shrub. It’s a extremely effective painkiller which also works incredibly swiftly. It can be used on every area of the human body and it is invaluable for people who suffer with arthritis and for individuals with any sort of lower back pain. Another popular natural remedy is Peppermint healing foot cream which is used to give the feet a treat and is wonderful for calluses and also to smooth your skin. Increasing numbers of people around the globe take health supplements and also nutritional supplements as health and wellbeing gets to be a growing consideration for an aging population. There are lots of different kinds of nutrition supplements such as vitamins, multi-vitamins, garlic and so on each with their own advantage. The Acai berry is commonly regarded as the most effective food supplements available. The acai berry is widely acknowledged to be one of the best super foods in the world since it has extraordinary numbers of antioxidants. It also contains high amounts of a variety of vitamins, is rich in protein and also fibre and contains healthy fats like Omega 3, 6 and 9 which are required for healthy skin and bones. The Acai berry is normally used the form as a capsule diet supplement and it is widely taken by men and women as a weight reduction aid and as a general pick-me-up.

Vitiligo

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:57:39 +0000

It’s a disorder of pigmentation in which the melanocytes, responsible for melanin (skin coloring pigment), are destroyed. When the melanocytes are destroyed, the skin is impaired to develop pigmentation resulting in white patches. Such patches, sometimes, might appear on retina and mucus membranes. Hair (in the affected) too, may have little or no pigmentation.

Symptoms:

Skin develops white patches, usually in the areas exposed to the sun e.g., face, arms, hands, feet, neck, and parts of the chest. The groin region, armpits, nostrils, mouth, rectum, and genitals also may get affected.

Vitiligo may occur in three typical patterns on the skin.

a) Focal Pattern: Loss of pigmentation in a few areas of the body.

b) Segmental Pattern: Loss of pigmentation only on one side of the body.

c) Generalized Pattern: Loss of pigmentation on all over the body.

Premature graying of hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, and beard can also be seen. Some people, who have darker skin, may also experience loss of color from lips and the inside of the mouth.

Causes of Vitiligo

Exact cause is still not known. It is suspected that there are three genetic aberrations because of which a person becomes susceptible to pigmentation. It is largely accepted that vitiligo is an auto-immune disorder in which the immune system of the person starts to react against the melanocytes in the body. The cytokines produced by the body tend to alter the melanocytes, causing them to slowly die.

Home remedies

1. Start with exposing your body to sunlight for a few minutes, everyday. Take care not to do it excessively else de-pigmented areas might get sun burnt. Do it when the rays are inclined (not that strong) e.g. in the morning or just before the sun sets.

2. Mix Lemna minor and honey with water in the ratio 1:1. Have it twice a day. It helps reactivate melanocytes. Also, affected areas can be rubbed with extracted fresh juice from lemna minor.

(Lemna minor)

3. Extract juice of St. John’s wort, add water and drink daily for at least five months. It increases strength to combat ill effects of sunlight.

(St John’s wort)

Diet for Vitiligo

Healthy combination of fresh fruits & vegetables, food which detoxifies the body, high fiber diet with lots of water is good. Supplement diet with vitamins A, B and C.

Other Suggestions for Vitiligo

Do not experience much stress and try to rest as much as you can.

Hope you find this article informative and helps you be in your swank health.

Diarrhea (Frequent or Loose Bowel Motion)

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:49:17 +0000

Causes: Wide spectrum of organisms with E. coli, vibrio-cholerae, salmonella, shigella and in
younger children Rota-virus etc.

Effect: Loss of water & salts from the body.

Symptoms: Children appear irritable, thirsty and sometimes have fever or vomiting.

Other causes (of chronic diarrhea) in children are inflammatory bowel disease, cow’s milk allergy, celiac disease,

mal-absorption of carbohydrates etc.

Loose Motions Home Cure | How to Prevent Diarrhea

Prevention:

Avoid eating outside food and stale food.
Drink boiled/purified water.
Wash vegetables thoroughly before you cook them.
Wash hands with soap after visiting the toilet.
Children on breast milk feeding should continue doing so; it offers protection from lose motions.
Cow’s milk, if given, should be diluted with water to reduce lactose quantity.
Give children ORS, till loose motions fade away.
Well cooked porridge or gruel of rice and bananas are also good.
Avoid fruit juices and cold drinks with high sugar content.
Water and electrolyte with ORS is necessary in loose motions.

Hope these this article helps you be in your swank health.

Reduce salt intake to cut heart attack risk

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:44:24 +0000

Reduce salt intake to cut heart attack risk and be in swank health.

Reducing intake of salt can significantly help in preventing heart attack.
High intake of salt means higher risks of high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke.
Daily salt intake should be not more than 5 grams per person per day.
A reduction of 9.5% of salt intake, can result in a modest decline in the blood pressure level, minimising the risk of a heart attack or stroke.You should seriously think, now, on cutting down salt intake, if you believe in “Health is Wealth”.

Refer this link for more details – http://www.who.int/cardiovascular_diseases/resources/cvd_report.pdf

Fighting cervical cancer

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:39:48 +0000

Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women.According to World Health Organization (WHO), every year more than 1 lac women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 74,118 women die from this disease.The majority of these women live in developing countries, including over 100,000 in India alone.

What is cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer, a malignancy of the cervix, is the second most common cancer in the world affecting women.The cervix is the lower part othe uterus (womb). It is sometimes called the uterine cervix. The body of the uterus (the upper part) is where a baby grows. The cervix connects the body of the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). The part of the cervix closest to the body of the uterus is called the endocervix. The part next to the vagina is the exocervix (or ectocervix). The 2 main types of cells covering the cervix are squamous cells (on the ectocervix) and glandular cells (on the endocervix). The place where these 2 cell types meet is called the transformation zone. Most cervical cancers start in the transformation zone.

Cervical Cancer

Most cervical cancers begin in the cells lining the cervix. These cells do not suddenly change into cancer. Instead, the normal cells of the cervix first gradually develop
pre-cancerous changes that turn into cancer.Cervical cancers and cervical pre-cancers are classified by how they look under a microscope. There are 2 main types of cervical cancers: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma.Most of the remaining cervical cancers are adenocarcinomas. Adenocarcinomas are becoming more common in women born in the last 20 to 30 years.

Cervical Cancer Symptoms :

*Abnormal bleeding.
*Unusual heavy discharge.
*Pelvic pain.
*Pain during urination.
*Bleeding between regular menstrual periods, after sexual intercourse, douching, or pelvic exam.

Please keep in mind that these cervical cancer symptoms are also symptoms of many other illnesses. If you are experiencing these cervical cancer symptoms, please see a doctor. He or she will most likely do a pelvic exam and may order further tests.

Prevention is better than cure. Be alert be in swank health.

Tips to Losing Weight :

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:37:46 +0000

1) Always eat healthy food containing good portions of protein, green vegetables, fruits and avoid fast food.

2) Regular exercise, Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes. Daily exercise improves your metabolism and also increases the burning of calories.

3) Get better guidance with professional help in achieving weight loss goals and try to be a role model for the next generation. It has become a knee jerk reaction in people who gain weight to stop consuming non-vegetarian food, quitting dinner, eating wheat instead of rice, eating only two meals in a day, using fruit extracts, going on crash diets, water only or juice only diets, etc.

Excess weight affects your swank health, calls ailments frequently, puts up chances of heart diseases, puts down productivity and self confidence.

Regular exercise is the best way to lose weight naturally.

Who is affected by migraines?

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:36:01 +0000

Migraines are more common in women than in men, affecting about one in four women and one in 12 men. May be the difference is hormonal, why migraines affect more women than men. A vague justification for this could be that some women find that migraine attacks are more frequent around the time of their periods. However, this association has not been fully proven.

It is quite possible that migraine starts later in life. However, it is more common for the condition to begin in childhood or as a young adult. About nine out of 10 people who experience migraines have their first one before they are 40 years old.

Types of Migraine —

There are two types of migraine –

1) Classical Migraine -
Classical migraine is referred so when the headache includes symptoms of aura*.

2) Common Migraine-
Common migraine is referred so when a person does not experience aura* symptoms.

Some people experience migraine attacks frequently, up to several times a week. Other people only experience a migraine occasionally. It is possible for years to pass between migraine attacks.

*A sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure.

Migraines definitely affect the productivity of a person and directly or indirectly, the swank health suffers.

Anti-inflammatory diet keeps cancer away:

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:34:22 +0000

‘Anti-inflammatory diet’ is based on the principle that many ill health conditions are caused by chronic inflammation, which is in turn caused by a hyperactive immune system.
Some doctors believe that by eating foods that calm the immune system, such as brightly-colored fruits, oily fish and nuts, people can avoid some of the health conditions that plague modern society.

Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables help curb the action of free radicals, which destroy healthy cells, exacerbating the damage at inflamed sites.

Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Keep as much different coloured varieties of fruits, in your plate, as you can. This would definitely make you live long and be in swank health all your life.

Check Your Health Before Marriage

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:33:47 +0000

Before marriage it is important to tests for HIV and/or other STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases). With several countries making pre-marital screening a part of legislation, many couples entering into wedlock now think it necessary to know about the physical well-being of their partners before they marry, particularly about their reproductive ability and diseases that could be transmitted sexually.

STDs or venereal disease (VD) or simply STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections), which need attention during pre-marital checkups, are Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Herpes, Chlamydia, HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) and many more. They get transmitted via physical relations. Some STIs can also be transmitted by the use of IV drug needles (used by an infected person), through childbirth or breastfeeding. Consult venereologist, gynecologist etc. for detailed information.

Give it a thought now and your married life would be in swank health.

Be healthy be happy!