Archive for the ‘Disorders & Diseases’ Category

Unhealthy eating habits have engulfed our lifestyle up to a large extent. Many of us are so occupied in our own luxurious lifestyle that we hardly get any time to do exercise or eat healthy food in order to stay fit & healthy. We take inadequate quantities of high cholesterol, saturated fats, high amount of sugar on day to day basis which results in clogging of arteries which is also termed as atherosclerosis.

Many of us think that one of the most important cause responsible for clogged artery is the excess deposition of fats and cholesterol in the body. However experts have found out that it is actually the deficiency of Vitamin C that causes this problem. Insufficient intake of vitamin C leads to breakages and cracks in the arteries which further results in internal bleeding. Therefore, body uses cholesterol to patch the wounds and breakages. Further, when this procedure continues for a long time, the cholesterol hardens and lodges in the arteries which is termed as clogging. Many people suffer from this problem due to diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, mental stress, etc.
If unhealthy eating habit is one of the major reason responsible for this, then we need to change our eating habits and follow a balanced diet in order to stay fit & healthy.

Schizophrenia is a result of a serious mental illness that begins to appear from as early as teenage years! The exact cause of the problem is unknown but researches are being carried out to know more. Certain traumatic experiences as a child may affect the psyche of the person and this illness may start developing. Schizophrenia alienates people from the real world into a world perceived by them. They start hallucinating and hearing voices in this world of their own.

Treatment of schizophrenia is basically symptomatic since not much is known about the root cause. Genetic structure and brain chemistry may be responsible for it. A strong family and social support along with psychotherapy are helpful to the patients. Patient may need to be on drug for a long time but it is important to prescribe the right drug. There are different types of schizophrenia that is determined by the specific symptoms.

Multiple Personality Disorder or MPD is a mental illness that is chronic in nature. A person suffering from MPD has more two or more than personalities that have their unique characteristics. The person’s behavior is affected by these personalities and its looks as if there are many people residing in one person! MPD is prevalent in women more than men.

Causes:
Causes are often deep seated in their minds. They might have been victims of child abuse that had led them to make a world around them and dissociate themselves from reality to get rid of the intense pain. Thoughts and emotions are killed by dissociation and so the child is completely unaware of the situation.

Treatment:
Psychotherapy via hypnosis is an important treatment for Multiple Personality Disorder. Antidepressants and hospitalization are other means to control this illness. Treatment in any form is s must as it aggravates if not looked after professionally.

Perhaps the biggest challenge that is facing medical practitioners all over the world in this century is finding an effective treatment for cancer. Just like most cancer treatments, oral cancer treatment also calls for a multidisciplinary approach to get the best results. This usually includes surgery and radiation therapy or chemo therapy. The choice of treatment for oral cancer depends largely on the stage of the cancer.

Once a patient undergoes a surgery to remove the tumor in the mouth or throat, he or she can opt for radiation or chemo therapy to destroy any cancer cells that are still left in the area. One can go for either internal or external radiation therapy as suggested by the doctor. In chemo therapy, intravenous drugs are used to kill the cancer cell throughout the body. Apart from these forms of oral cancer treatments, a patient can opt for palliative care and symptom management to relieve the pain and side effects of therapy.

Depression and fatigue are interconnected in more ways that we can think of. In fact, it will not be wrong to say that depression and fatigue reinforce each other thus forming a vicious cycle of negativity that is difficult to break through. The more depressed a person is, the more likely he or she is to feel fatigued. Though medical researchers have long been aware of the symbiotic relation between chronic fatigue syndrome and severe mental depression, ascertaining which symptom comes first is still a mystery.

However, the circular nature of depression and fatigue has led medical experts all over the world to believe that the symptom of depression and the symptom of fatigue can appear simultaneously. One of the easiest ways to treat both these conditions is by exercising regularly. The physical workout increases the body stamina and once you feel more energetic, you are likely to feel less depressed.

The internet is flooded with research papers that claim that regular intake of vitamins can prevent almost all kinds of diseases. Most of these are sponsored articles that aim to increase the sales of vitamin supplements, and there is only a small iota of truth in these claims.One cannot deny the role of vitamins in maintaining overall health and preventing diseases, however, this is not true for all the ailments.

An adequate intake of certain vitamins can prevent only those diseases that have been caused due to deficiency of vitamins in the body. In case of ailments caused by other reasons, intake of vitamins can only help to provide limited relief or to alleviate the symptoms to some extent. Thus, it will be wrong to think that regular intake of vitamins is an effective way to prevent or cure various kinds of diseases. Such statements are misleading and should not be promoted.

Before we discuss about the approach to autoimmune diseases, let us first understand what they are exactly. These diseases are caused due to overactive immune response of the body against substances and tissues that are normally present in the body. To put it simply, the body goes in an attack mode targeting its own cells. This happens when the immune system mistakes some part of the body as a pathogen and attacks it.

This attack may either be restricted to a specific organ or may involve attacking a particular tissue that is found in different places in the body. This aberrant reaction of the body’s immune system is usually treated with immunosuppression in which a medication is used to decrease the immune response. According to some medical researches, the main culprit behind this condition is a bad diet and following a correct diet can prove extremely helpful in treating this condition.

H1NI is the medical term for bird flu. Though as the name rightly suggests, this kind of virus is mainly found in birds, it is like an epidemic and spreads through the flock to the humans. People who come in contact with the infected birds get infected and in turn become bearers of this virus. As a result, they then spread this virus to others and so on..

It has been found that there are certain useful elements found in Vitamin D that successfully help in preventing H1N1 swine flu from spreading. Till the time scientists come out with vaccines to prevent swine flu, this is the best mode of prevention.Cathelicidin is an antibacterial peptide that helps to prevent diseases targeting the respiratory tract. This antibacterial peptide is produced by vitamin D and hence helps to prevent H1N1 swine flu from spreading.
However, it is wise to consult a doctor before popping any pill.

Thanks to the increase in pollution level, many people are suffering from asthma. Though, there are no full proof methods to ensure that one gets rid of asthma. There are certain home remedies that are known to have miraculous effect on asthma patients. Research has correctly pointed out that including lemon in one’s daily diet will help one to get rid of asthma attack.

For the first two days, an asthma patient should only have lemon water and no other food item. To ensure that one gets maximum benefit from this treatment, try and have lemon juice with distilled warm water. After the two day starve, once the body gets used to the lemon juice, have the same concoction half an hour before breakfast. In order to get maximum benefit, you can also include teaspoons of manganese powder.

Start having this mixture on a daily basis and over a period of time, you will notice that your asthma attacks have reduced considerably.

The Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a very common disease that has taken the shape of an epidemic these days. This is caused by a severe amount of infection in the urinary glands. Generally the women are common victims of the dangerous disease. It is very difficult disease to get rid of. A disease like UTI makes the body weak.

The common medicinal treatments allow the patients to take heavy amount of antibiotic drugs. These drugs are very dangerous as they make the body very weak. Therefore, it is better to try the herbal medicines that are good and effective for the body. These very effective drugs can be taken as capsules, tablets, tincture that is diluted in water or as tea preparations.

Cleavers, Marshmallow root, Corn silk, and Horsetail are the name o some of these recommended drugs for the effective treatment of the UTI. Besides, the patient is needed to take plenty of water to flush the infection out of the body