Friday 17 July 2015

Treatment & Control on Piles


                   

Three major reasons of Piles


1: Chronic constipation  
2: Chronic diarrhea
3: Straining when passing a stool


                   Treatment & Control

Figs

Fig is the best fruit for treating the chronic constipation. The seeds inside the fig add bulk to your stool and cause movements in intestine. 
If the patients of constipation add figs to their diet and have biles in time then this disease can be gone forever. Fig is good for digestive system and it helps a lot in digestion of food. 
Fig clean out the blood vessels, this makes it very effective in the treatment of piles.

Butcher's Broom

The plant butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus), also known as knee holly, box holly, and sweet broom, got its name because it was once used by European butchers to clean their chopping blocks. Butcher's broom has a long history of use as a folk remedy for hemorrhoids and varicose veins. 
Butcher's broom may promote constriction of the veins by activating alpha-adrenergic receptors on smooth muscle cells of the walls of the veins. There is a lack of evidence on the effectiveness of butcher's broom for hemorrhoids. Limited studies, which include a review of 124 cases of patients with hemorrhoids, found that 75 percent of reporting physicians rated butcher's broom extract as having good or excellent effectiveness in reducing hemorrhoids. Further research is needed.
Butcher's broom is usually recommended in capsule or tea form. The tea, which has a slightly bitter taste, is typically made by steeping one teaspoon of the herb in a cup of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. 
Butcher's broom may interact with medication for high blood pressure, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), alpha blockers, anti-depressants or MAO inhibitors, so it's crucial to talk with your doctor before taking butcher's broom.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is one of nature’s best ingredients for treating hemorrhoids. The anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties of aloe vera help reduce the irritation of hemorrhoids. Aloe vera can be used for both internal and external hemorrhoids.

  • For treating external hemorrhoids, apply a little bit of aloe vera gel to your anus and slowly massage the area. This simple remedy will give relief from the pain and soothe the burning sensation.
  • To treat internal hemorrhoids, cut aloe vera leaves in strips. Make sure to cut off the thorn-like parts of the plant. Place the slices in a container and freeze them. Apply the icy cold aloe vera strip to the painful hemorrhoid to relieve the pain, burning, and itching sensation.



Non-surgical treatments

There are certain treatments that you’ll need to go into hospital for as an outpatient. You won’t usually have to stay overnight. These include the following.

  • Banding. This involves placing a small elastic band around the pile, which cuts off the blood supply. This causes it to die and fall off after a few days. The area left behind will heal up naturally.
  • Sclerotherapy. This involves having your piles injected with an oily solution, which makes them shrivel up.
  • Infra-red coagulation or laser treatment. This uses infra-red light to seal the veins above the pile, which causes it to shrink.
  • Bipolar diathermy and direct current electrotherapy treatment. This uses an electrical current to destroy the pile.

Most people who have one of these procedures find that it helps. You may be offered a newer procedure called Doppler-guided haemorrhoidal artery ligation. This uses an ultrasound probe to find an artery in your anal canal that can be stitched up to limit the blood supply to your piles. Experts aren't yet sure how well this procedure works.
Your doctor will let you know the benefits and risks of the procedure recommended for you.

Thursday 2 July 2015

Get rid of Black Spots

Many black spots or dark patches can be easily lightened or eliminated to restore a glowing facial complexion. Dark spots, patches and other marks on the face may be due to excess secretion of melanin on the skin. Some factors that can lead to this condition include over exposure to the sun, hormone imbalance, pregnancy, certain medications, vitamin deficiencies, lack of sleep and too much stress.Spots and patches on the face can be embarrassing and even lead to low self-esteem. 
Luckily, there are many possible treatments, such as acid peels and laser surgeries. 

Simple, natural homemade remedies also may reduce the appearance of spots and other blemishes on your face.


Here are top 10 home remedies for Black Spots on Face.

Lemon Juice

A quick and easy solution can be found in your kitchen or your nearest grocery store — lemon juice. Lemons have vitamin C that can lighten dark spots on your face. It’s easy to apply.
  1. Put some fresh lemon juice on a cotton ball and rub it directly on the affected skin area.
  2. Allow it to dry and then wash it off with plain water.
  3. Continue applying this dark spot removal home remedy for at least two weeks to get the desired result.
If you have delicate or sensitive skin, you can dilute the lemon juice with plain water, rosewater, or honey. You can also use lime juice to get rid of black spots, applying it in the same manner as described above.

Oats

Oatmeal powder is considered good for skin exfoliation. Hence, you can apply an oatmeal mask on your face and neck to remove dead skin and black spots.

  1. Grind half a cup of rolled oats.
  2. Add three to four tablespoons of lemon juice to make a paste.
  3. Scrub it on your skin and wash it off with warm water when it dries.

If it becomes messy, use a clean cloth soaked in warm water to remove the mask. Follow this treatment once or twice a week.

Almonds


  1. Take 8-10 almonds and soak them in milk overnight.
  2. Peel off the skin and grind the almonds in the morning.
  3. Now, add one teaspoon sandalwood powder and half a teaspoon honey in it.
  4. Mix them to make a fine paste.
  5. Apply it on your face.
  6. Leave it on for about 30 minutes and then wash it off.

Potato

Your vegetable drawer is another source of home remedies for black spots or dark patches. Potatoes can be applied in one of the two ways:

  • Slice up a potato and place one slice directly on the black spots; leave on for a few minutes and then wash your face with lukewarm water.
  • You can also make a face mask by combining grated potato with honey.

Some people have also had success using tomatoes to get rid of dark black spots within a few weeks.

Buttermilk

Buttermilk is also beneficial in getting rid of dark spots. Like lemon juice, it also helps fade blemishes and black spots but without causing burning sensation.

  1. Take four teaspoons of buttermilk.
  2. Add two teaspoons of fresh tomato juice.
  3. Mix the two ingredients (both have excellent bleaching properties) and then apply.
  4. Wash it off after 15 minutes.

The lactic acid in milk too, will gradually reduce skin pigmentation, and brighten and tone your overall skin complexion. So, if you do not have buttermilk, simply apply soak a cotton ball in milk and dab it directly on your spots. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and then wash it off Put milk on a cotton ball and dab it directly on your spots. Repeat this procedure twice daily for four to five weeks.
You can also prepare a solution by mixing milk and honey and apply the solution to your dark spots, leaving it on for 10 minutes.

Turmeric

Turmeric is another popular skin-lightening agent that can be used to get rid of black spots on your face. It is also effective for quickly removing sun spots and age spots.

  1. Make a thick paste of turmeric, milk and lemon juice.
  2. Apply it to the skin where there are black spots.
  3. Leave it on for a few minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

Another option is to make a paste of turmeric, honey and olive oil and gently massage it into the affected skin area. Leave it on until it completely dries and then wash the area with water.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has many healing properties and is a great natural dark spot corrector.

  1. Apply aloe vera juice or gel directly on dark patches and black spots.
  2. Gently massage the area with your fingertips for a few minutes.
  3. Repeat this once or twice daily for a few weeks to fade skin discolorations.

If it becomes messy, use a clean cloth soaked in warm water to remove the mask. Follow this treatment once or twice a week.
Vitamin E oil and castor oil, too, are useful in getting rid of black spots.

Papaya

The enzymes in papaya can help even out skin tone and aid in fading black spots. For example, papaya contains papain, an enzyme that exfoliates the skin encouraging production of new, fresher-looking skin. There are two ways that you can use papaya.

  • Apply the pulp of ripe papaya to the skin and leave it on for about 20 minutes; then rinse it off.
  • Another option is to grate green papaya and add lime juice to it. Apply this mixture to black spots and allow it to sit for 15 minutes before rinsing it off.

You can also use papaya skin as an excellent scrub for knees and elbows.

Onion Juice

Onion juice — made using a juicer, blender or grater – can be applied in a couple of ways.

  • Dip a clean cotton swab into fresh onion juice and dab it directly on the affected skin area and allow it to dry naturally.
  • Another option is to apply a combination of one tablespoon of onion juice and two tablespoons of honey on the spots for about 20 minutes. If you have oily skin, you can add some vinegar in the solution as well.

 notes:


  • Depending on a number of factors, these home remedies may only help to lighten the color of facial spots and not remove them. For more conventional therapies, you should consult a dermatologist.
  • New spots or skin variations may need to be examined by a physician to ensure they are not due to a more serious health condition.

5 Teeth whitening remedies

1.Mix the baking soda with hydrogen peroxide. 

   Hydrogen peroxide is a great household product that can be used to effectively whiten teeth. Mix half a teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide with a teaspoon of baking soda into a paste that resembles the consistency of toothpaste. Brush your teeth with this mixture, then let it sit on your teeth for a minute or two. Rinse off with water or mouthwash.
  • Hydrogen peroxide can be found at drugstores. Make sure you have a 3% solution, which is safe to use orally.
  • Hydrogen peroxide also makes an effective antibacterial mouthwash. Dilute hydrogen peroxide with an equal amount of water. 

2.Mix the baking soda with lemon or lime juice. 

  Baking soda can also be mixed with fresh lemon or lime juice, as the citric acid in these fruits is an effective bleaching agent. Mix half a teaspoon of baking soda with half a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice. Brush this mixture onto your teeth using a toothbrush and leave to sit for about a minute before rinsing thoroughly.

  • Be aware that most dentists do not recommend this method, as the citric acid in the juice is corrosive and will damage teeth

3.Coconut oil pulling.

Put a spoonful of coconut oil in your mouth and swish it between your teeth for 5 to 20 minutes.  Or add a few drops to your tooth brush and simple brush it on, or add the coconut oil to a corner of a clean wash cloth and rub it on.  Also, coconut oil has antimicrobial properties so it’s great for your gums as well.

4.Lemon or Orange Peels.


There have been reports that lemon and orange peels will also do the trick of whitening your teeth. Guess you don’t know until you try.  Here again, these food products are very healthy and good for your stomach but the acid content might eventually wear away the enamel on the teeth. So if you use lemon or orange peel always rinse afterwards to be on the safe side. A good oral mouth rinse is hydrogen peroxide because it keeps breath fresh by eliminating bad breath and also is a very good bacterial agent. Use half water and half hydrogen peroxide, swish around in your mouth and leave in for at least a full min

5.Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV).

It makes sense that apple cider vinegar would eventually remove stubborn stains on the teeth, especially from coffee and nicotine. It has been proven that it does work but you have to be consistent and it takes a least a month of continuous usage to see results. Some say that using ACV looks like you just got your teeth professionally cleansed.  Be careful, as with all acids, it can remove the enamel on your teeth as well. After brushing with ACV, you will need to brush again with regular toothpaste, preferably a non fluoride paste, or rinse your mouth out really well.