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Consuming To Heal

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Filling Imaginary Voids
In our culture today, we are constantly encouraged to consume. This includes food as well as purchasing ever newer items that we may not need, often using money that we may not actually have. It could be that we are trying to fill a void we feel within ourselves, but if we take the time to examine it, we know deep inside that this is not the solution. We may notice how quickly the joy fades after our purchase or once the food we’ve enjoyed is gone, and how soon we feel the urge to do so again. This is a symptom of disconnection from our true selves, so the first step toward balance is connection to our center.

When we connect to our center, we access the fullness of who we are as an individual spirit. We also connect to the energy source of the universe, from which nothing can be lacking. It could be that we have been energetically starving ourselves but trying to feed the need physically, outwardly. Once we make the decision to reconnect, we have the ability to examine the behavior from a higher place within ourselves. We can look, without judgment, at the thoughts and feelings that occur before and after our indulgences to find a pattern. We may want to keep track of these observations in a journal so that we can go back if we lose our way.

Often boredom is the main cause for the desire to eat or shop. But when we connect to our center, our intuition can more clearly guide us to the places where our energy can best be used. We can replace the boredom with a meditation practice, a class, a project, seeking a new job, or getting involved in a charity. We may even want to begin planning an adventurous trip. Whatever inspires us tells us the direction we should go. When we find the place we are meant to be, we become so consumed by its constant creation that the frivolous filling of an imaginary void becomes a thing of the past.

Source:Daily Om

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Liver Disorder And Jaundice

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Jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of the skin and of the whites of the eyes caused by abnormally high levels of the pigment bilirubin in the bloodstream.

Old or damaged red blood cells are constantly being removed from the circulation, mainly by the spleen. During this process, hemoglobin, the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen, is broken down into a dark greenish yellow pigment called bilirubin. Bilirubin is then carried in the bloodstream to the liver and is excreted into the intestine as a component of bile (the digestive fluid produced by the liver). If bilirubin cannot be excreted into bile quickly enough, it builds up in the blood. The excess bilirubin is deposited in the skin, resulting in the yellowish discoloration called jaundice. It is the most common of all liver ailments. And is called `Kamala’ in Ayurveda.


Symptoms

In jaundice, the skin and whites of the eyes appear yellow. Urine is often dark because excess bilirubin is excreted through the kidneys. People may have itching, light-colored stools, or other symptoms, depending on the cause of jaundice. For example, acute inflammation of the liver (acute hepatitis) may cause loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Blockage of bile may result in abdominal pain and fever.
Extreme weakness
Severe headaches
Constipation
Nausea
Yellow discoloration of the eyes, tongue, skin and urine
Dull ache in the liver region of stomach.
Possible itching all over the body

Causes

High levels of bilirubin in the blood may result from problems originating either within the liver or outside the liver. Damage to the liver, such as that due to inflammation or scarring, can impair its ability to excrete bilirubin into bile. Alternatively, the bile ducts, which carry bile from the liver to the small intestine, may be blocked, for example, by a gallstone or a tumor. Less commonly, overproduction of bilirubin, due to excessive breakdown of red blood cells, can overwhelm the liver with more bilirubin than the liver is capable of processing. Overproduction is most common in newborns with jaundice (see Problems in Newborns: Hyperbilirubinemia).

In Gilbert’s syndrome, bilirubin levels are slightly increased but usually not enough to cause jaundice. This disorder, which is sometimes hereditary, is most often detected in young adults during routine screening tests. It causes no other symptoms and no problems.

The skin of people who eat large amounts of food rich in beta-carotene (such as carrots, squash, and some melons) may develop a mild yellow tint, but their eyes do not turn yellow. This condition is not jaundice and is unrelated to liver disease.

As per Ayurveda
Excessive circulation of pitta (bile pigments) in the blood. Occurs when there is any obstruction in the bile duct or impairment of the functions of the liver or excessive destruction of the red blood cells.
Ailments as typhoid, malaria, yellow fever, tuberculosis affect the liver to some extent
Viral infections.

Diagnosis and Treatment

A doctor uses laboratory tests and imaging studies to determine the cause of the jaundice. If the problem is a disease of the liver, such as acute viral hepatitis, the jaundice usually disappears gradually as the condition of the liver improves. If the problem is blockage of a bile duct, surgery or surgical endoscopy (using a flexible viewing tube with surgical instruments attached ( Endoscopy) is usually performed as soon as possible to reopen the affected bile duct. Itching caused by jaundice can be treated with cholestyramineSome Trade Names
QUESTRAN taken by mouth. Usually, the itching gradually disappears as the liver’s condition improves.

Remedy: In Ayurveda

Herbal:
1.Bhumiamla.(Phyllanthus nirure)
2.Gritkumari (Alo vera)
3. Kakmachi (Solanum nigrum)

Some Herbal Medicines:

1.About 30-60 ml of decoction made of flowers ,seeds or roots of chicori (kasni) can be used 3 times daily.

2. About 60 gms of the root of gokulakanta is boiled in half a litre of water for half an hour in a closed vessel .About 30 -60 ml of this preparation should be given thrice daily.

3. Pulp of one leaf of Indian Alo (musabbar) should be adminstered with black salt and ginger every morning for 10 days.

4. Pulverized bark of jaundice berry (ambarbaris ) is given several times in a day in doses of half teaspoon. Alternatively, the fluid extract can be given in 2-5 grams doses.

Ayurvedic: Livgood capsul, Punarnava Mandoor, Bhumiamla Capsule, Kumariasava . This link will help for online shopping.

Diet:

1.Go for the boiled & spice less diet. With vegetables- radish leaves, tomato, lemon . And dry fruits- dried dates with almonds & Cardamoms.

2.Have plenty of sugarcane juice, orange juice, bitter Luffa and barley water. This enhances urination which helps eliminate excess bile pigments in the blood.

YOGA REMEDY: The Shoulder Stand (Yoga Exercise)

Benefits
Effective for Excessive anger or hate, Migraine headache, Liver disorder, hemorrhoids, Anaemia, Hypertension, Indigestion.

The Shoulder stand invigorates and rejuvenates your whole body.

Description of the asana

1. Lie down on the floor with your legs together and your hands, push down, by your sides. inhaling, push down on your hands and raise your legs straight up above you.
2.Lift your hips off the floor and bring your legs up, over and beyond your head, at an angle of about45°.
3. Exhaling, bend your arms and support your body, holding as near the shoulders as possible, thumbs around the front of the body, fingers around the back. Push your back up, lift your legs.

4.Now straighten your spine and bring the legs up to a vertical position. Press your chin firmly into the base of your throat. Breathe slowly and deeply in the pose, gradually trying to work your elbows closer together and your hands further down your back toward the shoulders, so as to straighten your torso. Keep your feet relaxed.
Caution
Shoulder stands should be attempted under the guidance an expart.

Any one suffering from breathing difficulties or anykind of pain in the upper spine should not attempt to do this Yoga.

Help taken from:http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch135/ch135b.html and www.allayurveda.com/ail_liver.htm and miracles of herbs

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Sound of silence (Laryngitis )

Everyone has gas, very few know how to deal with it and no one wants to discuss it Dr Gita Mathai.

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Laryngitis strikes without warning like a thief in the night. Suddenly, one morning when attempting to speak, instead of a normal voice all that that can be heard is a hoarse, ineffectual, frustrating whisper.

Voice is produced in the larynx (or sound box) by the vibration of the vocal cords at a rate of 80 to 400 times per second. Any alteration in the structure of the vocal cords can change the tone and timbre of the voice or cause it to disappear completely.

Upper respiratory infections, caused by a wide range of viruses, are notorious for this. The onset of laryngitis is acute, close on the heels of a cold. It may be accompanied by a running nose, sore throat, fever and body ache. The throat itself appears red and congested. If the vocal cords are visualised, they appear swollen and red with sluggish ineffectual movements.

Some bacteria like those causing diphtheria, whooping cough or tuberculosis, too, can cause laryngitis. The onset is more acute — the fever is high and the person (unlike in viral laryngitis) not only can not speak but also appears ill.

Infective laryngitis disappears with voice rest, hydration and steam inhalation in two weeks. Antibiotics are usually not required. Any alteration in the voice that persists for more than two weeks, however, requires a thorough evaluation by an ENT surgeon. This includes a physical examination of the head and neck area and visual inspection of the vocal cords with a laryngoscope.

Sometimes, the vocal cords may appear chronically inflamed and irritated. This is may be due to constant exposure to irritating allergens in the environment. It is common in smokers and in their non-smoking family members, as they are constantly exposed to passive smoking.

Nodules may be visible on thickened vocal cords. This is common in women and children. It is a harmless condition that disappears with voice rest and 12 weeks of speech therapy. Sometimes, nodules, cysts or papillomatous growths can also be seen. Once a growth has been discovered, biopsy should be done. Although most are harmless, laryngeal cancer does occur. The incidence is higher in older men, especially if they are or were smokers. It is also high in people who chew tobacco or inhale it as snuff. In 62 per cent people, the cancer is localised and treatable with a good prognosis at the time of diagnosis.

Early evaluation, diagnosis and intervention are therefore important. The synchronised and appropriate movement of the vocal cords requires coordinated action of the muscles in the sound box. These muscles are innervated and controlled by branches of the vagus nerve. Paralysis of the vocal cord may occur if the nerve supply is interrupted. Pressure on the nerve may occur from outside due to benign or malignant tumours in the head and neck. Loss of voice due to an enlargement of the thyroid gland (goitre) is very common.

Movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease or “familial tremor” can cause uncoordinated contraction and relaxation of the muscle of the voice box. In such individuals, the voice waxes and wanes in intensity and is tremulous.

Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common, particularly in middle-aged obese men. The acidic contents of the stomach tend to regurgitate into the oesophagus and voice box. This produces chronic irritation of the vocal cords and a change in voice.

Some systemic diseases like diabetes, thyroid malfunction and myasthenia gravis may also cause hoarseness or a soft voice.

If you have suddenly developed hoarseness and a change in voice —

Give the voice absolute rest by not speaking at all for 48 hours
Gargle with warm salt water
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Take analgesics and anti histamines.

If there is no improvement after 14 days, consult a physician.

Have a thorough physical examination
Get the larynx examined by an ENT surgeon
Do blood tests to rule out systemic causes.

If you have recurrent harmless but irritating attacks of laryngitis, avoid —

Breathing foul or polluted air
Tobacco in any form — chewing, smoking or as a passive smoker
Using recreational drugs like marijuana
Alcohol consumption
Shouting at sporting events
Trying to talk at noisy places
Clearing the throat continually
Whispering loudly

Speaking is an integral part of our life and a natural developmental milestone. In some people, however, the technique is faulty. There may be loss of voice, change in its quality or recurrent nodules. Speech therapy with a qualified technician corrects maladaptive vocal habits and inculcates appropriate uses of the entire vocal mechanism. The treatment process takes 1½-2 months and eventually results in a healthy and efficient voice.

Dr Gita Mathai is a paediatrician with a family practice at Vellore. Questions on health issues may be emailed to her at yourhealthgm@yahoo.co.in

Source:The Telegraph (Kolkata,India)

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Sunshine Vitamin Repairs Your Skin

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The Sunshine Vitamin Repairs Your Skin and Boosts Your Immune System
Sunshine may be able to help fight skin diseases and cancer by attracting immune cells to the skin surface……....click & see

Sunshine causes the skin to produce vitamin D3, and immune cells in the skin, known as dendritic cells, can convert vitamin D3 into its active form. The active vitamin D3 then causes T-cells to make surface changes that allow them to migrate to the uppermost layer of the skin.

T-cells destroy damaged and infected cells, and also regulate other immune cells.

The skin disorder psoriasis is sometimes treated with vitamin D3 creams; these creams may work by moving T-cells into the skin.

Add skin repair to the growing legion of benefits associated with getting your body’s optimal dose of vitamin D from the sun. According to scientists, these new findings may explain how T-cells get routed to the surface of your skin via the sun when it has been exposed to damage.

Of course, the real trick about getting the optimal amount of vitamin D is getting the appropriate and safe amount of sun exposure , a big challenge right now for people living in the Northern Hemisphere.

Ideally, you should have exposure to the sun, however, safe tanning beds are another option. You can see the list of safe U.S. tanning beds.

Just a reminder, if you choose to take a high-quality cod liver oil to increase your vitamin D levels while also getting valuable omega-3 fats, It is strongly urged that you to have your blood levels checked regularly, as it is potentially dangerous not to do so.

Source:www.mercola.com

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Glaucoma

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normal tension glaucom is a serious eye condition that involves an elevation in pressure inside the eye. Increased pressure results from a buildup of excess fluid in the eye. Glaucoma is a dangerous eye condition because it frequently progresses without obvious symptoms. This is why it is frequently referred to as “the sneak thief of sight.”

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Types of Glaucoma
There are several types of glaucoma, for example, congenital, primary, secondary, and normal tension glaucoma. Congenital glaucoma appears in young people; secondary glaucoma is the result of injury or trauma. There are two types of primary glaucoma most frequently associated with aging: acute or closed angle glaucoma, and chronic or open angle glaucoma. The Reference Section at the end of this Fact Sheet provides resources for learning more about each of the types of glaucoma.

Regardless of the type, glaucoma can impair vision by creating pressure that damages the optic nerve, The “cable” of nerve fibers that transmits messages about what we see from the eye to the brain.

It is important to recall the structure of the eye and how it works to understand the dangers posed by glaucoma. Glaucoma can cause damage when the aqueous humor, a fluid that inflates the front of the eye and circulates in a chamber called the anterior chamber, enters the eye but cannot drain properly from the eye. Elevated pressure inside the eye, in turn, can cause damage to the optic nerve or the blood vessels in the eye that nourish the optic nerve. The Human Eye, Its Functions, and Visual Impairment explains how the eye works. When glaucoma begins to affect a person’s vision, the first problems are with peripheral vision, or what can be seen at the sides of the visual field, rather than in the center. If glaucoma progresses, it can destroy all peripheral vision, then impair central vision, and lead to total blindness. Treatments for glaucoma are aimed at bringing down the pressure in the eye to a level that is low enough to prevent harm to the optic nerve. Once the optic nerve is damaged from glaucoma, lowering the pressure in the eye only prevents further damage to the nerve. Damage already done to the optic nerve cannot be reversed.

Diagnosing Glaucoma
When a person receives a diagnosis of glaucoma, it means a diagnosis of a life-long condition. However, early detection of glaucoma, appropriate and ongoing treatment, and the availability of specialized low vision and vision rehabilitation services if vision should become impaired, means that people who have glaucoma can live productive and satisfying lives.

A pressure check for glaucoma should be a routine part of every eye examination at least by the age of 35. A visual field test can also detect glaucoma by indicating the loss of peripheral vision.

How Common Is Glaucoma?
According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation glaucoma affects more than 3 million Americans. It is also reported that glaucoma is the third leading cause of legal blindness in Caucasians, and the leading cause of blindness in African Americans. Although anyone can get glaucoma, some people are at higher risk. Those at risk include:

1.People over the age of 60.

2.African Americans over the age of 40.

3.People with a family history of glaucoma.

Treatment:
Untreated glaucoma can lead to blindness. Eye drops or tablets may be prescribed to reduce fluid production and consequently reduce pressure in the eye.

Laser or surgical treatment may be used when medical treatment isn’t sufficiently effective.

Screening:
People over the age of 40 are advised to have their eyes tested every two years to check for signs of glaucoma. If glaucoma is identified early enough, treatment can be given to prevent further damage and reduce the risk of blindness.

These tests are available at your local optician and should include:

•examination of the optic disc
•measurement of the pressure in the eye
•checking of peripheral vision (by looking for a sequence of spots of light on a screen).
Retaining Independence
People who have experienced vision loss from glaucoma can retain their independence, productivity, and quality of life by learning to use specialized devices and techniques to carry out their daily activities. These may include using special lenses that can help those who have remaining sight make the best use of available vision, and using specialized techniques that enable people to manage home and work responsibilities, travel using mass transportation, and carry out a host of other activities.

Click to learn more about Acute Glaucoma  and its Ayurvedic Remedy

Click to see->:6 Sure-Fire Tips to Prevent Glaucoma Naturally

Disclaimer: This information is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advise or help. It is always best to consult with a Physician about serious health concerns. This information is in no way intended to diagnose or prescribe remedies.This is purely for educational purpose.

Resources:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/physical_health/conditions/glaucoma1.shtml

:www.afb.org

http://www.dwueye.com/glaucoma-eye-care.html

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