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The Philosophy of Homeopathy: There’s Reason to the Madness

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Guest article written by Katrina Robinson

Homeopathy is one of the latest natural healing trends. The Society of Homeopaths defines homeopathy as “a system of medicine which is based on treating the individual with highly diluted substances given in mainly tablet form, which triggers the body’s natural system of healing. Based on their experience of their symptoms, a homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to the patient.”

Homeopathy operates on the principle of “like cures like”. A totality of symptoms must be gathered from the patient, including physical, emotion, and mental symptoms. It is only then that the remedy that best matches the symptom picture is looked for. Homeopathy doctors will then match the symptoms that are caused in healthy patients by a particular substance. Once that substance is found, it follows that it has the best chance of producing a curative response. Simply put, the “Law of Similars” goes on the theory that the substance that would cause specific symptoms in someone with good health is used to cure those same, specific symptoms in someone with poor health.

But how do homeopaths discover which remedies work for various symptoms and illnesses?

There are three different ways that the medicines are found:

1. Toxicity symptoms (such as diarrhea and vomiting caused by various poisons or toxins)
2. The “signature” of the medicine. This is an ancient medical theory that’s based on the characteristics of various substances. The Society of Homeopaths gives the example of deadly nightshade’s large black berries resembling dilated pupils during high fever.
3. Proving the effectiveness of a substance. This involves testing the substance on a group of healthy participants who then record all of their symptoms. When there is an agreement of symptoms, this remedy is recorded and used in future cases.

Once the remedy is found, it is given to the patient in the least amount possible. This limits the possible side effects and increases the remedy’s gentle actions so that the patient can be cured.

While it’s something that can take a while to understand, it’s clear that the forces behind homeopathy are doing something right: it definitely works!

Katrina Robinson is a guest writer who writes for Oxy-Powder.

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Tardive Dyskinesia and Reglan

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Guest article written by Benjamin Leer

Patients who are very young, very old, female and/or pregnant or nursing presents special challenges and risks for health care professionals, particularly when it comes to the class of prescription drugs known as dopamine antagonists such as Reglan.

If one thinks of the brain as the body’s “server” and the nervous system as the “network” that carries instructions to the various cells, or “terminals” responsible for the operation of the body’s organs, feedback mechanisms and such, dopamine is the “electricity” that carries the messages. The “interface,” or “modem” that translates these signals for cells are called dopamine receptors. Drugs such as Reglan prevent these receptors from receiving such signals from the brain.

Every living body changes over time, and the needs of young children are quite different from geriatric patients. When it comes to a powerful drug with as many potential side effects as metachlopromide, or Reglan, such issues as stage of life, gender and whether or not a woman is pregnant must be carefully considered.

Although there has been no evidence to show that Reglan can pass the placental barrier between mother and fetus, it is always unwise for a pregnant woman to take any sort of medication unless her life and that of the fetus is otherwise threatened and there is no other choice.

Research has shown however that Reglan can be passed to a nursing baby though breast milk. Since the effects of Reglan on young children can be severe and immediate, it is best to avoid Reglan while nursing.

Other problems that women may experience while taking Reglan include excessive tenderness and sensitivity of the breast as well as changes in menstrual patterns.

Benjamin Leer is National Awareness Coordinator at Tardive Dyskinesia Center

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Benefits of Blueberries

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

blueberries

Blueberries are some berries that is part of the group known as forest fruits or berries. Blueberries were prominent among the fruits of the forest on their property-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibiotic.

It is a food calorie (or calorie negative) which means we spend more energy than those who eat the fruit gives us, so has great value in diets. Besides reducing the blood sugar which makes them very beneficial for diabetics.

The main proven benefits of blueberries
According to Wikipedia, Escherichia coli or E. coli is a bacteria usually found in the stomach and intestines animals including humans.

While this and other bacteria are necessary for the proper functioning of the digestive process, mutations of these bacteria can produce strains that cause diarrhea or urinary tract infections such as cystitis.
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Therapy with honey

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

honeyThe honey itself, whatever its origin, is now a veritable panacea. This is the quintessential energy food, a prime food for infants, children and elderly and a tonic for athletes and people who feel fatigued.

Regular use acts as a tonic to the hearts torn by life stressful. It is a sedative for the body.
* Liver: Increase the amount of glycogen available, which exerts a protective role on the liver.
* Respiratory ailments: cough, bronchitis, sinusitis, sore throats.
* Heart: Increases the flow of the coronary vessels. Saves energy by supplying your weary heart contractions.
* Fatigue: Acts against fatigue and exhaustion. It helps to restore balance. Remove the sugar for the benefit of honey will ensure a good recovery.
* Digestion: against constipation (taking a tablespoon accompanied by a fruit). It also protects the intestinal flora due to its antiseptic power.
* System Bone recalcificante honey is for bones and teeth.
* Injuries: its antiseptic action is very effective against any type of injury because of its power to regenerate cells.

That this little article helps to bring some more readers to this wonderful product that Mother Nature has given us. And when Let’s stroll through the countryside or the mountains, when we see and hear the hum of an insect that is painstaking work on the calyx of a flower, look fondly brindémosle its work and the homage he deserves this mysterious being that is the bee . His life is just so fascinating.

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The dreaded and frequent dental caries

Monday, January 4th, 2010

dental cariesWhat is dental caries?
Tooth decay is the progressive destruction or excavation, more or less rapid and extensive hard tissue of the tooth left to its own devices, can lead to various complaints and complications and finally lead to loss of teeth affected. This disorder is so common, is caused by the action of acidic substances produced by bacteria that are part of the microbial flora of the mouth. It can attack any tooth may appear as early as three years.

Trends in caries
Tooth decay is a chronic progressive evolution once it has been digging the tooth surface, and never remits spontaneously, but it keeps moving in depth. At first, begins with the disintegration of a point from the toughest tooth enamel, where it forms a tiny hole. But over time, the cavity becomes increasingly large, through the tooth enamel and reaches the dentin, extending into the tissue and eventually reaches the pulp of the tooth and determines the infection. At this time, because the symptoms are very obvious and most serious complications begin.

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Tummy flying, flying pregnant

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

flying pregnant

It is typically female fly with imagination. But in this note we will not talk “of being on the moon”, but for air travel. Sometimes it’s by necessity, sometimes go on a “Last Holiday” with no baby. Are there risks? What care should have?

Changes in the air
When any person boarding a flight, undergoes some changes in his general condition and symptoms such as nausea and / or vomiting, dizziness, stuffy ears, headache or tightness in the throat. Not everyone who happens to them, nor on every trip, nor at all stages of the tour. Sometimes it’s just taking off and landing, sometimes just an air shaft.

When a woman is pregnant often have feelings that were not common in various stages of gestation, without being as passage of any aircraft, so may be confusing, if you choose this mode of transportation, any nuisance described in the their own state.

It is believed that pregnant women are not more likely than others to have any of these conditions described earlier. Obstetricians and pediatricians say the pregnant woman, although discomfort can feel with some discomfort, no risk to fly on particular airlines reliable.

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Enuresis (Bed-Wetting): a problematic family

Friday, January 1st, 2010

bed wettingAt what age is appropriate for a child to start controlling sphincters?
If we respect children’s time should be when available, when lifting with a dry diaper, when asked to go to the bathroom or potty seat (potty). That is the age at which children can or are able to control. However, not always the case.

Often, before a family situation that requires it, such as starting the garden, holidays, a family trip or stay overnight elsewhere, are required to start controlling sphincters when in fact they are not ready yet. At times, long before the two years. Hopefully close to three.

From this we mean when we say enuresis: children who pee during the night or sometime during the day but on several occasions, to those who, having learned to control their sphincters for some time, for some reason they stop. When, how, where and why questions are not arbitrary. If it happens to four years is almost “normal” (this usually happen if you began to control early).

Above all it appears in certain situations: for example at night or because a parent is traveling, because you will have a sibling or a move there. But when this happens regularly do pay attention and observe. If comes after four years, once the children learned, is called intermittent enuresis and late, and is considered pathological. Bedwetting may also start after a period in which the child has learned to be dry, perhaps because the learning process caused undue stress.

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Treatment of fever

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

feverAlways consult your doctor or nearest health center.

What to do and what not to do when your child has a fever?
* Not always necessary to treat feverish conditions with temperatures below 38 °
* It is not necessary to try to completely normalize body temperature
* You must treat fever:

  • In children under 3 years
  • in children under 6 years with history of febrile seizures
  • In the Heat illness or heat stroke
  • causes severe discomfort when

General measures
* In children under 6 months to maintain exclusive breast.
* Ambient temperature: it must be comfortable, around 20 ° or 21 °
* Clothes: must wear light clothing, loose or bare
* Rest: avoid heat-generating activities (playing, running or jumping)
* Hydration: provide water on demand of the child, respecting the thirst
* Food: should be high in calories and offer respecting the initial appetite usually present
* Affection: the child needs to be accompanied and comforted

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Babies and toddlers and solar radiation

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

baby on beachEvery year, early spring and especially in summer, have extensive information campaigns and prevention of sun protection, the harmful effects of solar radiation on the skin, the relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer, among other things.

Mothers of babies and toddlers are lucky to abundant information provided by the media, dermatologists, pediatricians and the same processors sunscreens. Many times the information is confusing, frightening or even wrong or contradictory. It is therefore important to review in a clear and simple FAQ and some basic guidelines for skin care for babies and toddlers and also reject some myths about it.

The first thing to remember and apply without exception is the following rule to sun exposure:
* Newborns and babies under 6 months should never be exposed to direct sunlight.
* Infants over 6 months to 3 years but can be exposed with great care (see tips below), for short periods and using a protection factor broad-spectrum SPF 40 or higher.
* Over 3 years: Must be exposed to sunlight because it is a producer of vitamin D but not be exposed to an intense tanning, erythema (redness) or burns. Must bring your SPF sunscreen to their skin phototype.

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