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Bladder Infection Treatment |
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Topic: Health and Wellness |
2:33 am EST, Nov 19, 2008 |
Bladder infections can be debilitating and painful. You will know it if you have one. The best thing to do is to catch it early on, by recognizing the symptoms. There are many of symptoms of bladder infections. The most common symptom is a frequent desire to empty the bladder, along with a burning sensation or even pain during urination. In some cases, the urine could be cloudy or foul-smelling, accompanied by a mild fever and shivering. A kidney infection may cause more serious symptoms, including high fever, chills, and nausea. This may be accompanied by cloudy or bloody urine, severe abdominal pain, a burning sensation in the genital area, and frequent urination. Back pain accompanies most kidney infections. Bladder infection symptoms should not be ignored, but must be discussed with a medical practitioner immediately. The best way to prevent a bladder infection is to wipe yourself the correct way after going to the bathroom. Since E. coli causes approximately 80% of urinary tract infections, it is important to remember to wipe from front to back every time you go to the bathroom in order to prevent the transfer of bacteria from the rectal area to the vaginal area. It is also important to keep the vaginal area as clean and dry (moisture encourages bacteria growth) as possible. Drinking plenty of water, at least six glasses a day, will also prove helpful in keeping urination regular and emptying the bladder often. This constant movement of urine will prevent bacteria from having the opportunity to grow inside the urinary tract. Cranberries are another treatment for bladder infections. The cranberries make the urine very acidic which makes a very bad environment for the growth of bacteria. The best way to use cranberries is by drinking 100% cranberry juice or by taking concentrated cranberry pills. Avoid cranberry juice 'cocktail' since it does not have enough natural cranberry in it to be effective. Why Is Vitamin C a Good Bladder Infection Treatment? Vitamin C is a good bladder infection treatment because it is believed that vitamin C can slow down the growth of E. coli. E. coli is the most common bacterial cause of urinary tract and bladder infection. There is also another reason why Vitamin C is a good bladder infection treatment, when taking supplements of over 4000 mg of vitamin C a day, the acidity of your urine slightly raises. Urine which is high in acidity is a less friendly environment for infection causing bacteria. You can also take an anti-inflammatory which will help with the pain and burning of a bladder infection, and reduce the inflammation in the bladder another thing you can try at home is a hot bath. This has said to provide many people with relief as well. These are just a couple home remedies to try you can prevent bladder infections by keeping up with good hygiene. It is a good idea to wear cotton underwear and avoid tight pants if bladder infections keep on occurring because this gives bacteria a chance to breathe which can kill some bacteria. Bladder infections occur because of bacteria so if there are no bacteria down there then there is no bladder infection, remember to shower everyday and wash well and always practice good hygiene. Read about Herbal Remedies and also read about Eczema Treatment and Back Pain Causes |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
2:18 am EST, Nov 19, 2008 |
A Bedwetter will spend most of their night in the very deepest stage of sleep, known as stage 4. The body receives less oxygen during stage 4 than it does during any other stages of sleep. Bedwetting pants are a great solution for many kids, especially when you're looking for a boy diaper. Bedwetter pants look very similar to underwear and even have a cloth cover. In the adult years it can be a symptom of diabetes, kidney or bladder problems or something as simple as a urinary tract infection, for which there are antibiotics. Even though disposable diapers do help adults feel more comfortable, adult bed wetting does need to be checked out.Allergies, cell anemia, and sleep disorders are also causes for adult bed wetting. One of the biggest mistakes that most parents make when trying to help their children stop wetting the bed is discipline. Did you know that most cases of bedwetting or cost by psychological factors? It's a fact, and disciplining your child when they have an accident only makes matters worse. Instead of disciplining your child when he or she wets the bed, use positive reinforcement and praise. Whenever your child makes it through the night without having an accident, be sure to make a big deal about it. Setting up some type of reward system is a great idea and something that could go a long way in helping to break bad bedwetting habits. Primary and Secondary Bed Wetting Problems If a person has had bet-wetting problems his entire life without any relief for an extended period, he has primary bedwetting problems. Secondary wetting troubles occur when a child regresses after successfully staying dry all night for at least six months. There are different considerations to make for each in the effort to stop bedwetting. When a child has primary bed-wetting problems, his nervous system may not be developed enough to alert him that he has to urinate. This is troublesome because the child's bladder may not be able to hold the urine for an entire night. A consistent bed time routine will help your child relax and improve their quality of sleep. Because your child won't be going to bed in a state where they're too tired to wake up, you'll notice a decrease in nighttime accidents. Bedtime routines also help to calm a child's mind and it's good for them from a psychological standpoint. All of these factors can play a role in helping your child overcome the bedwetting dilemma. While, these bed wetting alarms may sound a bit extreme, they are proven to work. The time frame depends on each child's individual response. There are also wireless models which allow the child to sleep more comfortably. Though, bed wetting can be an embarrassing occurrence for the child, bed wetting alarms offer a solution to help the child subconsciously learn when to detect their bodies physical signals and use the bathroom appropriately restoring their confidence and ending the bed wetting permanently. This opens their lives to more activities, the confidence to sleep away from home and the ability to learn about their body more. Read about Herbal Remedies and also read about Eczema Treatment and Back Pain Causes |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
1:45 am EDT, Oct 18, 2008 |
Everyone who has had conjunctivitis (also known as pinkeye) has most likely wondered if there is an effective home remedy for pink eye. After all, it's no fun waiting in line for the doctor and filling prescriptions when you have such an embarrassment on your face! With so many children in daycare or preschool, the general lack of cleanliness in our society, and the unhealthy lifestyle habits we live by, it's no wonder pink eye is spread so easily. This article will explore why pink eye is such a persistent problem, and what we can do to prevent ourselves and our children from catching it. Home Remedies for Common Eye Problems Give Your Eye A Bath Eye baths are a common home remedy for pink eye, too. There are a number of different infusions and solutions used to combat the condition. Commonly, they are either applied as eyewash or with cotton balls. Remember to always use a fresh eye bath solution and fresh clean tools to apply it, since the bacteria that cause pink eye breeds quickly and are extremely contagious. Some eye baths include an infusion of eyebright or goldenseal, three times per day, eyewashes containing a teaspoon of baking soda to a cup of water or a tablespoon of boric acid to one quart of water (be sure to use sterile water), and warm or tepid milk. The first is viral conjunctivitis. This type is transmitted by contact with a variety of contagious viruses. These required viruses need not be any harsher than the common cold virus, as these cases are generally associated with upper respiratrory tract symptoms. Bacterial conjunctivitis is most commonly caused by the infected's own skin or respiratory flora due to pyogenic bacteria. Another common way to spread infection, generally by females, is through sharing of facial lotions or eye makeup. And lastly, it is possible to share this kind of "pinkeye" through contact with other people and/or their environment. Tea is also a remedy Bioflavonoids that is present in tea is found to fight the infection that is caused by conjunctivitis. Tea bags that are moist or dipped in milk is used as a remedy for irritation. Eyebright tea, green tea and black tea contain tannic acid that soothes the itch that is caused by pink eyes. Conjunctivitis creates discomfort for people due to the irritation and soreness. The disease is cured by the body itself if you don't take any medicine. All these home remedies will help you reduce the pain caused by pink eyes. When you take medicines, your infection will be treated and healed fast. When you have mild infections you can just use the home remedies. But if your infection is severe and you have pain then you must consult your doctor. When you have pink eyes reduce the strain on the eyes and always wash your hands after touching your eyes as the bacteria causing infection can easily spread to others by touching. Prepare a mixture of equal proportions of aniseed powder and coriander seed powder. Mix it with an equal weight of unrefined sugar. Take it in doses of 12 grams every morning and evening. It is beneficial for people with cataract. For people with weak eyesight, taking a mixture of the juices of raw parsley and carrots in a glassful amount everyday will provide great benefits. Mix one part of sugar with three parts of coriander. Grind them into a fine powder and put this mixture in boiling water. Keep it covered for one hour. Then filter it with a clean cloth. Use the filtrate as eye drops. This is an effective treatment for conjunctivitis. Read about Herbal Remedies, Home Remedies and also read about Hairstyles and Wedding Tips |
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Early Symptoms of Pregnancy |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
1:42 am EDT, Oct 18, 2008 |
How do you know your pregnant? Because of the signs you body sends. Find out the very first symptoms of pregnancy that you may notice in your first trimester. Pregnancy is different for every women. Heck, each pregnancy any one woman experiences is different from the others. But several symptoms are common early in pregnancy, some that are widely known, some you may not have known. Here are the earliest of the very early pregnancy signs: Missed Period - missing a menstrual period is regarded as the most obvious very early pregnancy symptom. However, many women have missed periods for other reasons and conditions. These reasons include illness, stress, hormone imbalance, adverse reactions to foods and ingestion of substances that result in some level of adverse reaction. For missing a period to be related to the very early symptoms of pregnancy, it should be confirmed by other means. Morning Sickness - a feeling of nausea in the mornings can be another of the very early symptoms of pregnancy. But this very early pregnancy sign needs to be experienced for several days to be considered reliable. And nausea can have other causes that are not pregnancy related. Tender, swollen breasts may be one of the first signs of pregnancy that you experience. This can happen in as little as two weeks after conception. The breasts will start preparing for milk production from the very beginning, thanks to hormonal changes. But be aware that sometimes your breasts will become swollen and tender right before you start your period also. Fatigue is a common early pregnancy symptom. Your body is going through a lot of changes and the increase of the hormone progesterone can make you feel tired and sleepy all the time. You may also experience lower blood pressure and lower blood sugar which can make you very tired. Light Spotting or Bleeding from Implantation - spotting or bleeding from implantation can be pinkish or brownish and not heavy. This spotting can also be a yellowish vaginal discharge. A normal menstrual flow should begin light, become heavier, then taper off again before ending. About 4-5 days after conception, the embryo will implant itself into the wall of the uterus. Some women will experience light spotting early symptoms of pregnancy plus cramping around this time. Nausea and vomiting This is the commonest indication of pregnancy. This condition, popularly referred to as 'morning sickness', can strike at any time of the day at all. You may suddenly start feeling extremely sick for an inexplicable reason. While some women experience only nausea, others actually suffer from actual bouts of vomiting, thereby upsetting their whole system, initially. Some pregnant women suffer from morning sickness only for a little while, some experience none at all. Generally, these symptoms disappear when you enter the second trimester, that is, from the fourth month of your pregnancy. Folic acid is a great wa... [ Read More (0.2k in body) ] |
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Natural Remedies For Anxiety |
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Topic: Health and Wellness |
1:45 am EDT, Sep 3, 2008 |
When choosing a natural remedy for anxiety there is many options to choose from. Herbs, oils, ayurvedic treatments, dietary changes, stress reducers, and even aromatherapy can all help reduce anxiety in a person when exercised accordingly. As with any prescribed medication, natural remedies should be consulted with one who is knowledgeable in order to deter any ill side effects of mixing 2 or more treatments that should not be practiced together. Some Natural Remedies Most of the natural remedies that have been formulated focus on how people who suffer from anxiety disorders can relax and calm themselves to relieve the debilitating symptoms of anxiety disorders. Some of these include doing relaxation and breathing exercises, which can help people focus either on their breathing or the exercise they are doing in order to divert their attention from the fear that they would feel if they had an anxiety attack. One of the first remedies you should consider is exercise. It may appear that exercise is the cure for everything, from losing weight, relieving arthritic pain to decreasing anxiety. Getting regular exercise makes you feel good. Endorphins produced by the body during exercise are hormones that give you the "feel good" feeling. This enables you to replace your anxiety with a more positive feeling. Kava kava. This herb has been used for stress relief and relaxation, easing anxiety, and curing insomnia. The effects are considered to be similar to the prescription drug valium, but generally without the "mental fog" feeling. It is available in capsule, beverage, tablet, tincture, and extract form. Since the effects are so potent, you need to monitor its effect on you and should be careful what you do after taking it. Valerian. Sometimes referred to as "herbal Valium," this natural remedy is widely used to relieve anxiety and insomnia. It calms the nervous system, making you feel calm and relaxed instead of stressed. In addition, since it helps you get a great night's sleep, you'll feel more refreshed and ready to face the next day. Exercise regularly Exercise is a great way to fight stress. There is research showing that as few as 30 minutes of exercise three to five times a week can provide a lot of anxiety relief. You should also try for at least an hour of aerobic exercise on most days to get the maximum benefit from your workouts. Relaxation techniques such as mindfulness mediation, progressive muscle relaxation, visualization and controlled breathing can help you reduce anxiety and feel better. But, as with exercise, you do need to practice these techniques regularly. Change in your diet is also another anxiety natural treatment. Include fish in your diet because fish oil contains omega 3. There are studies that omega 3 has calming effect and reduce anxiety. It is also essential to have enough Vitamin B in your diet because it helps the body to deal with stress. Deficiency in vitamin B may result to anxiety. Green leafy vegetables are good sources of Vitamin B or you could ask your doctor about Vitamin B supplements. Read about Herbal Remedies, Home Remedies and also read about Sun protection and Pregnancy sex |
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Topic: Health and Wellness |
1:40 am EDT, Sep 3, 2008 |
Men's skin care might seem like a strange topic to some men. Maybe, it would seem strange a few years ago, but not nowadays. Actually, today more and more men are realising the importance of men's skin care, therefore you may come across tons of man skin care products in the markets, along with the beauty products for women. For men skin care is not the same as for women. Men's skin is more prone to inflammation and redness. This is a chicken and the egg sort of problem as it makes no difference whether the red comes because of exposure to harsh conditions or improper skin maintenance. Bottom line is deal with it properly and gently. Never put products containing synthetic waxes or oils on irritated skin. Treat your skin with great delicacy. Don't rub or stretch or pull. These abrupt motions are the absolute opposite of what you need to do for healthy, young skin. Skin care for men and women should include daily cleansing and every few weeks, a deep cleansing mask is a good choice. But, exfoliation causes redness and irritation. It will eventually do more harm than good. There are lots of good cleansers on the market. Some of the best ones contain colloidal oatmeal. It's very mild, so it can be used on the most sensitive areas, but it's also very effective. Indeed, cleansing is one of the most important acne skin care for men procedures. It takes away the dirt, grease and oil away from your skin; this effectively reduces the occurrence of acne on your skin. Men's skin is oilier than women, and so certainly regular cleansing is a very important part of skin care for acne. A lot of men experience having acne in many stages in their lives. And if you yourself now have them, do not in any way touch of squeeze your acne as doing so can mean permanent scars. Acne skin care means gentle and careful cleansing of the acne area with the use of an over-the-counter medication and clean cotton pad. Real men need to cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate daily. Regardless of your occupation or geographic location the twin scourges of sun and wind will damage the top layers of your skin irreparably without a definite full court press defense. Begin your skin training today and reap the benefits over the next 20 years. Deal with collagen and elastin depletion. Confront hyaluronic acid disruption and increase the cell reproduction that is key to younger looking and feeling skin. Be proactive; take charge of the situation and make the decisions today that will change the course of your future in the skin care arena. Preventing your largest organ from permanent damage, visible wrinkles, age-spots and the like is a regular maintenance activity easily undertaken by guys who are "Real Guys." Smooth, supple, elastic skin is not a negative when it comes to work and social status either. Rough skin and scaly elbows are not classy. You have no doubt read or heard that good looking people are accorded more respect and faster service. Add in the whole pay raise and promotion issue and this may be the most important career issue you address this year. Even a study by the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank asserts as much. All these ingredients are excellent for our skin. They are helpful in the stimulation of our natural collagen and elastin and therefore have the ability to bring back our youthful glow and radiance. Other than these, vitamin A and C are also added to products meant for men's skincare. These are antioxidants and useful for minimizing the effects of oxidation. Read about Herbal Remedies, Home Remedies and also read about Sun protection and Pregnancy sex Skin Care For Men |
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