The phrase delusional halitosis is somewhat self-explanatory. Delusional means something that is only in your mind, and halitosis means bad breath. So then, what is it? It refers to the thought or fear that you have bad breath when in reality you don't.
This disorder affects approximately 1% of the population or less, so it is not a common disorder, however, it's thought that the majority of patients that seek treatment for halitosis have this disorder- in other words, they believe that they have a problem when they really don't.
The question of whether you have this disorder may arise when one considers the physical delusions that are more common such as delusional skin infestation by insects, and body dysmorphic disorder, where one thinks that their hands or limbs are not really theirs, or are constantly disappointed with their own looks. Persons with body dysmorphic disorder may become addicted to plastic surgery or other such procedures.
Body dysmorphic disorder may also manifest itself with the thoughts that there is something wrong with one's body when there isn't. A sufferer can become obsessed with these thoughts to the point of visiting physicians constantly and needlessly.
So, what is delusional halitosis in relation to these other physical delusions? A very real thought that one's breath is so bad that is making one sick or making other people sick. Just like someone with the delusional thoughts of one's skin is infested with insects really sees and feels those insects, these sufferers really smell what they think is bad breath.
Is This a True Phobia?
It's important to remember that this is very similar or identical to halitophobia, the fear of exhaling because you think you have bad breath. The two go hand-in-hand. When you understand what is this disorder, you understand how someone can develop a phobia against exhaling or speaking.
Phobias are not to be taken lightly. Imagine any real fear that most people have- fear of heights, fear of snakes, fear of enclosed places, and so on. No one would easily dismiss another person's fear of snakes so easily. When considering what is delusional halitosis, realize that the fear can be just as real and just as debilitating. There is no time when you are not breathing and exhaling. Having a fear of one's own mouth and breath can be devastating and render one almost incapacitated.
What is Sufferers' Quality of Life?
Delusional halitosis can become a full-blown phobia and can begin to interfere with one's job or life in general. Some who have this phobia avoid work and any other social situation in general. They may lose their job and have difficulties with intimate physical relationships. They avoid any social situation that brings them into close contact with others.
Bear in mind that some with this disorder have been found to be abusive of oral hygiene products, overusing mouthwashes and rinses. Some are so obsessed with cleaning their teeth that they floss and brush until they are raw and bleeding. Many seek repeated treatment for bad breath, causing them to be over-treated by doctors. Since harsh chemicals, mouthwashes and rinses can actually dry one's mouth and aggravate oral problems and cause bad breath, this becomes a never-ending circle of treatment, phobia, treatment, phobia, and so on.
When considering this disorder's risk in terms of physical health, you see how much damage can be done to one's teeth and gums, and when this happens, it's not unusual for the mouth to become infected and tooth loss to occur. Open sores and wounds of the mouth are breeding grounds for bacteria and infection.
What is This Related to Olfactory Reference Syndrome?
Olfactory Reference Syndrome (ORS) is an overly excessive concern for one's body odors, and delusional halitosis may fall under this category. Persons with ORS believe that they have a foul or excessive body odor, despite any evidence or reassurance to the contrary. They too can have shame, embarrassment, social avoidance disorders, distress, depression and the like.
So when asking what is delusional halitosis, it's good to remember that it may be just an offshoot or manifestation of ORS, and the two can be treated as the same. ORS and delusional halitosis are sometimes also thought to be manifestations of body dysmorphic disorder, or being obsessed with the thought that there is something wrong with one's body when there really isn't.
What is The Possible Treatment?
It's sad that only a handful of doctors have addressed this problem and acknowledged the need for treatment. Many patients are dismissed, as are those with phobias that are outside the norm. However, when discussing what the cause of this disorder and realizing the difficulty that its sufferers can have in everyday life, and realizing that this is a true-blown phobia, doctors would then be taking the first step toward treating it properly. Many persons with phobias are treated with anti-anxiety medications or antidepressants. Prozac and Xanax are two popular prescriptions for those with depression or anxiety, and both seem to work well for most patients. However, there is a risk of dependency with both, so you would need to make a decision about whether or not you want to take that risk, and be sure you're in constant communication with your doctor.
When considering what is delusional halitosis' treatment options without medication, cognitive behavior therapy, or training oneself to think and feel differently, can also be successful. Patients are taught to think differently about the situation or circumstance that gives them fear, and learn to talk themselves out of their phobias, so to speak. Only a doctor or therapist can successfully treat those with delusional halitosis. If searching for a physician, make sure he or she really understands what this disorder is all about and is willing to treat it rather than dismiss it, or that he or she specializes in phobias of all types.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Learning to Live with Sensory Processing Disorder Successfully
I've spent thousands of dollars on Occupational therapy for my son who has had Sensory Processing Disorder and ADHD. I believe in Occupational Therapy and who knows where we'd be if we didn't have the OT. But I've found how to integrate it into our life, and save us some money.
My son loved OT and I know the many benefits that he received from it. But it didn't come without a struggle. Each session was $60 per half hour, or $120 an hour. I loved seeing him thrash around in the mats, swinging on the swings or spinning, running and jumping. I knew that he was getting mental benefits as well as physical and we continued the work at home by doing jumping on the trampoline, wheel barrels and crab crawls. But the money I was spending without being reimbursed started to cut into other things I wanted to do for my son. For instance, I wanted to get him allergy testing, but that $1300 for the test was something I'd have to save for, so we cut out OT.
I've made hundreds of little changes in our lifestyle over the past year and a half since I became somewhat educated about my child's needs. It truly has been a series of trying something and seeing if it worked, and trying another to see if that worked. Some days, it seems we have moved forward several steps, but then we can take several steps backwards in one day, or one giant, dramatic episode.
Here are a few things I've learned about my son. I need complete structure in the house and with his routine. He gets up at a certain time, eats, bathes and does story time every day and every night. We have to plan far in advance to do something out of the ordinary, and the whole house has to be set up to accommodate that. That means, if we have cub scouts or basketball practice, then the house has to be clean before he gets home and I will focus 100% of my time on him before he goes. If we have a play date, the date wraps up at exactly 5PM so I can get home and get dinner on the table by 6:15 and have him in the tub by 7PM. His bedtime is strictly 8:30 and there is no negotiating.
I've learned that I have to spend more time with him in the afternoon. I get all of my work and chores done during the day around my work, so when he gets home, I play with him and part of that play is his OT. He jumps on the trampoline, we box, wrestle, go hunting for treasures in the yard or go for a walk. The afternoon routine always consists of homework and exercise.
I have learned that TV and play dates with other kids are rewards. For good behavior, he can watch a cartoon. He does not get to plop down in front of the TV whenever he wants or turn on the computer. He has to do his home work and gets to play with friends if he has good and we usually plan these play dates. We do this so there is not much stimulation and there isn't a lot of chance where he can get over stimulated.
All throughout the morning and day and evening, I rub Jeremy's muscles. I scratch his back and affectionately massage his legs, arms or feet. In the bathtub I scrub him with a washcloth and he always makes sure that I get under his armpits! That wash cloth takes the place of the OT brush and the massage he gets throughout the day must help too. He doesn't seem to complain about it because I tell him we want to warm up his muscles and keep him in shape.
I have asked Jeremy to help me get in shape so we do push ups together, crab crawls and bear crawls. We race each other and we compete. In the evenings or in the mornings, I have my husband wrestle with Jeremy or have Jeremy try to push my husband over by pushing his hands against my husbands' hands. This helps with the upper body strength and is similar to wall push ups. The wrestling is good for his body as well and acts like the mats in therapy.
Bath time used to be the worst time of the day. Getting him in and out of the tub was a literal nightmare. I dreaded it for the hour before bath time. Now, I give him choices. He can stay in the tub for the whole time or he can get out and watch 15 minutes of TV. He has choices to make and it doesn't matter to me which choice he makes, it is up to him. He usually gets out the tub to watch a few minutes of TV. I have stopped screaming for him to get out of the tub. I simply give him a choice of two things: tub or TV. If he chooses to stay up for longer than he is supposed to, then he loses a play date with friends the next day. If he gets in bed on time, then he gets a special reward and I'll make a special play date for him the next day if I'm able.
We've experimented with no dairy, magnet therapy, supplements and tae kwan do. We've done allergy testing, toxin testing and are hoping to do Mind mapping in the near future. My goal is to get him off of any type of ADHD medication. We'll keep doing different therapies until we've found the magic potion of what works for him. We regularly read healing scriptures and the Psalms in the Bible.
We are on a journey together and I'm definitely not "there" but I have learned a few things along the way. I've learned that my child needs me to keep him comfortable and needs me to structure his life. I've learned that yelling isn't the answer and that building up his body is a process but it's one that is worth the effort. I've learned that putting him first above everything else has worked for me. My career is on hold. Marketing is on hold. Moving ahead with dream projects are on hold. Jeremy has my complete and full attention at the moment.
I've never worked so hard in my life. I don't even eat sugar or drink alcohol much anymore because it might affect my mood and I just don't have time to slow down. I do many of my workouts at home with hand weights, pushups and lunges because I know I need to be strong for this journey.
My son has made me into a better person. His challenges that he had early on due to a premature delivery has made us all work harder in our life. But I see a remarkable person developing right in front of me. He's smart about nutrition and exercise. He understands the value of hard work. He sees that when he eats well and exercises that people comment positively on his body. He has such in depth knowledge of historical bible characters from the cartoons, that he often shares pearls of wisdom with me from the leaders of the Bible. He understands that everyone is a little bit the same like that we all have skin, eyes and hair, and that we're all a little different, in our attitudes, beliefs and actions.
I feel honored to have a child that has had challenges in life out of the gates. He changed my attitude of entitlement to one of hard work and commitment and devotion. I would never give up the last several years of incredible struggle and learning that we've gone through. Now I know what it takes for him to have a good day. It takes muscle work, good food to feed his body, reading to him, being with him and loving him.
Sensory Processing Disorder is a situation that can cause families to be in crisis and have chaos. When the kids are whiney and uncomfortable and mom and dad aren't sleeping, the whole family life is turned upside down. There is hope though, and I hope one day I'll be able to say that all of my discoveries are things that worked over the long haul, but for right now, they seem to, and I'm going to continue to integrate our OT, healthy eating and nurturing of my son into our daily routine.
After all, I've never met another person who I thought was more worth it... than my son.
Mary Gardner, Author of "The Insiders Guide to Professional and Motivational Speaking" , is an executive Communications Consultant and Coach. She is president of Lifestyles Communications, Inc. which helps individuals communicate in the new global and virtual world. Her website is http://www.marygardner.com Sign up for a free report on Sales Tips for the Non Sales Professional at http://www.marygardner.com
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My son loved OT and I know the many benefits that he received from it. But it didn't come without a struggle. Each session was $60 per half hour, or $120 an hour. I loved seeing him thrash around in the mats, swinging on the swings or spinning, running and jumping. I knew that he was getting mental benefits as well as physical and we continued the work at home by doing jumping on the trampoline, wheel barrels and crab crawls. But the money I was spending without being reimbursed started to cut into other things I wanted to do for my son. For instance, I wanted to get him allergy testing, but that $1300 for the test was something I'd have to save for, so we cut out OT.
I've made hundreds of little changes in our lifestyle over the past year and a half since I became somewhat educated about my child's needs. It truly has been a series of trying something and seeing if it worked, and trying another to see if that worked. Some days, it seems we have moved forward several steps, but then we can take several steps backwards in one day, or one giant, dramatic episode.
Here are a few things I've learned about my son. I need complete structure in the house and with his routine. He gets up at a certain time, eats, bathes and does story time every day and every night. We have to plan far in advance to do something out of the ordinary, and the whole house has to be set up to accommodate that. That means, if we have cub scouts or basketball practice, then the house has to be clean before he gets home and I will focus 100% of my time on him before he goes. If we have a play date, the date wraps up at exactly 5PM so I can get home and get dinner on the table by 6:15 and have him in the tub by 7PM. His bedtime is strictly 8:30 and there is no negotiating.
I've learned that I have to spend more time with him in the afternoon. I get all of my work and chores done during the day around my work, so when he gets home, I play with him and part of that play is his OT. He jumps on the trampoline, we box, wrestle, go hunting for treasures in the yard or go for a walk. The afternoon routine always consists of homework and exercise.
I have learned that TV and play dates with other kids are rewards. For good behavior, he can watch a cartoon. He does not get to plop down in front of the TV whenever he wants or turn on the computer. He has to do his home work and gets to play with friends if he has good and we usually plan these play dates. We do this so there is not much stimulation and there isn't a lot of chance where he can get over stimulated.
All throughout the morning and day and evening, I rub Jeremy's muscles. I scratch his back and affectionately massage his legs, arms or feet. In the bathtub I scrub him with a washcloth and he always makes sure that I get under his armpits! That wash cloth takes the place of the OT brush and the massage he gets throughout the day must help too. He doesn't seem to complain about it because I tell him we want to warm up his muscles and keep him in shape.
I have asked Jeremy to help me get in shape so we do push ups together, crab crawls and bear crawls. We race each other and we compete. In the evenings or in the mornings, I have my husband wrestle with Jeremy or have Jeremy try to push my husband over by pushing his hands against my husbands' hands. This helps with the upper body strength and is similar to wall push ups. The wrestling is good for his body as well and acts like the mats in therapy.
Bath time used to be the worst time of the day. Getting him in and out of the tub was a literal nightmare. I dreaded it for the hour before bath time. Now, I give him choices. He can stay in the tub for the whole time or he can get out and watch 15 minutes of TV. He has choices to make and it doesn't matter to me which choice he makes, it is up to him. He usually gets out the tub to watch a few minutes of TV. I have stopped screaming for him to get out of the tub. I simply give him a choice of two things: tub or TV. If he chooses to stay up for longer than he is supposed to, then he loses a play date with friends the next day. If he gets in bed on time, then he gets a special reward and I'll make a special play date for him the next day if I'm able.
We've experimented with no dairy, magnet therapy, supplements and tae kwan do. We've done allergy testing, toxin testing and are hoping to do Mind mapping in the near future. My goal is to get him off of any type of ADHD medication. We'll keep doing different therapies until we've found the magic potion of what works for him. We regularly read healing scriptures and the Psalms in the Bible.
We are on a journey together and I'm definitely not "there" but I have learned a few things along the way. I've learned that my child needs me to keep him comfortable and needs me to structure his life. I've learned that yelling isn't the answer and that building up his body is a process but it's one that is worth the effort. I've learned that putting him first above everything else has worked for me. My career is on hold. Marketing is on hold. Moving ahead with dream projects are on hold. Jeremy has my complete and full attention at the moment.
I've never worked so hard in my life. I don't even eat sugar or drink alcohol much anymore because it might affect my mood and I just don't have time to slow down. I do many of my workouts at home with hand weights, pushups and lunges because I know I need to be strong for this journey.
My son has made me into a better person. His challenges that he had early on due to a premature delivery has made us all work harder in our life. But I see a remarkable person developing right in front of me. He's smart about nutrition and exercise. He understands the value of hard work. He sees that when he eats well and exercises that people comment positively on his body. He has such in depth knowledge of historical bible characters from the cartoons, that he often shares pearls of wisdom with me from the leaders of the Bible. He understands that everyone is a little bit the same like that we all have skin, eyes and hair, and that we're all a little different, in our attitudes, beliefs and actions.
I feel honored to have a child that has had challenges in life out of the gates. He changed my attitude of entitlement to one of hard work and commitment and devotion. I would never give up the last several years of incredible struggle and learning that we've gone through. Now I know what it takes for him to have a good day. It takes muscle work, good food to feed his body, reading to him, being with him and loving him.
Sensory Processing Disorder is a situation that can cause families to be in crisis and have chaos. When the kids are whiney and uncomfortable and mom and dad aren't sleeping, the whole family life is turned upside down. There is hope though, and I hope one day I'll be able to say that all of my discoveries are things that worked over the long haul, but for right now, they seem to, and I'm going to continue to integrate our OT, healthy eating and nurturing of my son into our daily routine.
After all, I've never met another person who I thought was more worth it... than my son.
Mary Gardner, Author of "The Insiders Guide to Professional and Motivational Speaking" , is an executive Communications Consultant and Coach. She is president of Lifestyles Communications, Inc. which helps individuals communicate in the new global and virtual world. Her website is http://www.marygardner.com Sign up for a free report on Sales Tips for the Non Sales Professional at http://www.marygardner.com
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Anxiety Disorder Treatments Exposed
Anxiety disorder treatments are very common these days. Medication is not the only treatment and patients have now multiple choices. The usual path is to take medication and then follow up with therapy. You have cognitive behavioral therapy or psychodynamic therapy as your anxiety disorder treatments. Some patients also choose to ass natural remedies to their treatment to maximize their chances of success.
According to numerous medical journals, medication is the number 1 option chosen by professionals to combat anxiety disorder. Not only does it give faster results but it also gives the patient the opportunity to investigate other treatments once they have been stabilize. Paxil and Zoloft stand among the most popular antidepressants. You can also use mild tranquilizers to help the patient relax during a panic attack.
When people choose to start a therapy after taking medication, behavioral therapy is very common as it teaches the patient to practice breathing methods and graduated exposure to volatile situations. Behavioral therapy is only effective, however, when a patient puts his or her best effort into achieving results. If they don't, the results wont be as impressive.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is also quite popular among patients. It focuses on teaching how to change or alter certain responses people have in some situations so that they can have a better control over those responses.
Psychodynamic therapy is another anxiety disorder treatment focusing on acting on the psychological side of a patient. It lays emphasis on making problems which are deep within the subconscious come the conscious mind. By making those problems resurface it enables the patient to deal with the real cause of her anxiety and to take action.
Natural remedies, such as kava kava, flower extract or Valerian root extract can be another alternative, along with acupuncture or massage therapy.
The herbal remedies are usually relatively easy to find, and they are easy on most people's systems, causing few side effects. The only exception is passion flower that can cause nausea and rapid heartbeat.
Any anxiety disorder treatment will give you some form of relief as as anxiety disorder can be quite disabling.
A plethora of anxiety disorder treatments exist so that you can look into different options and find the one anxiety disorder treatment that will be the most appropriate to your situation.
About the Author
Fed up with suffering from panic attacks? Explore mental tricks, little known techniques and very easy tips teaching you how to cure your anxiety attack yourself!
According to numerous medical journals, medication is the number 1 option chosen by professionals to combat anxiety disorder. Not only does it give faster results but it also gives the patient the opportunity to investigate other treatments once they have been stabilize. Paxil and Zoloft stand among the most popular antidepressants. You can also use mild tranquilizers to help the patient relax during a panic attack.
When people choose to start a therapy after taking medication, behavioral therapy is very common as it teaches the patient to practice breathing methods and graduated exposure to volatile situations. Behavioral therapy is only effective, however, when a patient puts his or her best effort into achieving results. If they don't, the results wont be as impressive.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is also quite popular among patients. It focuses on teaching how to change or alter certain responses people have in some situations so that they can have a better control over those responses.
Psychodynamic therapy is another anxiety disorder treatment focusing on acting on the psychological side of a patient. It lays emphasis on making problems which are deep within the subconscious come the conscious mind. By making those problems resurface it enables the patient to deal with the real cause of her anxiety and to take action.
Natural remedies, such as kava kava, flower extract or Valerian root extract can be another alternative, along with acupuncture or massage therapy.
The herbal remedies are usually relatively easy to find, and they are easy on most people's systems, causing few side effects. The only exception is passion flower that can cause nausea and rapid heartbeat.
Any anxiety disorder treatment will give you some form of relief as as anxiety disorder can be quite disabling.
A plethora of anxiety disorder treatments exist so that you can look into different options and find the one anxiety disorder treatment that will be the most appropriate to your situation.
About the Author
Fed up with suffering from panic attacks? Explore mental tricks, little known techniques and very easy tips teaching you how to cure your anxiety attack yourself!
Chiropractors: "Kiropraktor" All What you Need to Know
The Beginning The process of being a chiropractor started in 1895 when D.D. Palmer of the United States created the practice. It was on a September day in that year that D.D. Palmer gave the first chiropractor adjustment to a man by the name of Harvey Lillard, who was a deaf janitor. Apparently, although there is no evidence of this, the adjustment restored the man's hearing. A friend of Palmer's came up with the name of chiropractor by combining cheiros and praktikos. The Palmer School of Chiropractic was founded the next year by Palmer.
Now, it is practiced in more than 100 countries, yet despite its use, it has been the subject of criticism due to what many doctors feel is a metaphysical approach to the profession. To deal with the criticism, the Council of Chiropractor Education has resolved to have the profession move more from a metaphysical approach to the practice, and into a neuromuscular approach. The Schools of Though For chiropractors, there are three different schools of thought in terms of chiropractic practices. The first is Traditional Straight, which is the oldest movement, dating back to the practice of D.D. Palmer. Their belief is that the vertebral subluxation leads to interference in the nervous system of humans, which is a risk factor for disease.
With traditional straight chiropractors, people are screened for serious disease and then treated by the chiropractor's technique. The second school of thought is mixer, which became an early offshoot of the straight movement. This branch came from the doctors who attended the Palmer College of Chiropractic, and then made an effort to change the diagnostic and treatment practices of the traditional straight movement. Practices of this technique have founded the National College of Chiropractic, and their practices included using naturopathic remedies, physical therapy devices and alternative medicine. Objective Straight chiropractors are also an off-shoot of the traditional straights. Objective straight chiropractors do not see their practice as a cure for disease, and they only focus on the correction of chiropractic vertebral subluxations. They state they do not want to diagnose diseases, not even diseases of the spine.
The last school of thought is the reform chiropractors. These chiropractors are advocates of palpation and manipulation to treat osteoarthritis, joint problems and musculoskeletal problems. They do not believe that spinal joint dysfunction causes organic disease, and they shy away from alternative medicine. They align themselves with medical physicians much more than the other practices. Conclusion Despite a rocky history with the world of traditional medicine, chiropractors have found a niche that many people look for when they are dealing with back problems.
Since its days at the turn of the 20th century as a cure for disease, it has become much more mainstream and seen as a way to cure the aches and pains that plague many people, every day of their lives. Thankfully, due to one man helping a janitor with back troubles, many of us do not have to suffer with back problems any longer. With a quick visit to a chiropractor, our pains in the back can be eliminated and we can go back to our daily lives. Ont i ryggen Ischias
About the Author
Dr. Kristofer Eklund Mon-Sat 07.00 - 21.00 Tel. 031- 208 208 Mobil: 0707 - 38 19 73 Receptionen är bemannad: Mon-Fri 10.00 - 18.00 Lör 11.00 - 15.00 Adress: Linnég 61 413 08 Göteborg www.KiropraktorGoteborg.se KiropraktikGoteborg@hotmail.com PlusGiro: 155 85 95-3
Now, it is practiced in more than 100 countries, yet despite its use, it has been the subject of criticism due to what many doctors feel is a metaphysical approach to the profession. To deal with the criticism, the Council of Chiropractor Education has resolved to have the profession move more from a metaphysical approach to the practice, and into a neuromuscular approach. The Schools of Though For chiropractors, there are three different schools of thought in terms of chiropractic practices. The first is Traditional Straight, which is the oldest movement, dating back to the practice of D.D. Palmer. Their belief is that the vertebral subluxation leads to interference in the nervous system of humans, which is a risk factor for disease.
With traditional straight chiropractors, people are screened for serious disease and then treated by the chiropractor's technique. The second school of thought is mixer, which became an early offshoot of the straight movement. This branch came from the doctors who attended the Palmer College of Chiropractic, and then made an effort to change the diagnostic and treatment practices of the traditional straight movement. Practices of this technique have founded the National College of Chiropractic, and their practices included using naturopathic remedies, physical therapy devices and alternative medicine. Objective Straight chiropractors are also an off-shoot of the traditional straights. Objective straight chiropractors do not see their practice as a cure for disease, and they only focus on the correction of chiropractic vertebral subluxations. They state they do not want to diagnose diseases, not even diseases of the spine.
The last school of thought is the reform chiropractors. These chiropractors are advocates of palpation and manipulation to treat osteoarthritis, joint problems and musculoskeletal problems. They do not believe that spinal joint dysfunction causes organic disease, and they shy away from alternative medicine. They align themselves with medical physicians much more than the other practices. Conclusion Despite a rocky history with the world of traditional medicine, chiropractors have found a niche that many people look for when they are dealing with back problems.
Since its days at the turn of the 20th century as a cure for disease, it has become much more mainstream and seen as a way to cure the aches and pains that plague many people, every day of their lives. Thankfully, due to one man helping a janitor with back troubles, many of us do not have to suffer with back problems any longer. With a quick visit to a chiropractor, our pains in the back can be eliminated and we can go back to our daily lives. Ont i ryggen Ischias
About the Author
Dr. Kristofer Eklund Mon-Sat 07.00 - 21.00 Tel. 031- 208 208 Mobil: 0707 - 38 19 73 Receptionen är bemannad: Mon-Fri 10.00 - 18.00 Lör 11.00 - 15.00 Adress: Linnég 61 413 08 Göteborg www.KiropraktorGoteborg.se KiropraktikGoteborg@hotmail.com PlusGiro: 155 85 95-3
Meningitis Treatment Information
Meningitis is an infection blankets in the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can occur in response to a number of causes, including infectious agents, physical injuries, cancer, or certain medications. Most cases of meningitis occur today in young people aged 15 and 24. The most common is viral meningitis, that you get when a virus enters the body through the nose or mouth and travels to the brain. Bacterial meningitis is rare, but it can be fatal. It usually begins with bacteria that cause cold-like infection. It can block the blood vessels in the brain and lead to strokes and brain damage. It can also affect other organs.
Older people also tend to have a higher incidence of meningitis that young children. The first symptoms may include fever, headache, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), and muscle pain, with hands and feet cold. Headache is the most common form of meningitis (87 percent). Other signs commonly associated with meningitis are photophobia, phonophobia, irritability, delusions (in young children) and seizures.College students living in dormitories, personnel on military bases and children in boarding schools and child care facilities are at increased risk of meningococcal meningitis because infectious diseases tend to spread quickly.
People who work with domestic animals, including farmers and dairy farmers, have a higher risk of contracting listeria, which can lead to some meningitis.Vaccines can prevent bacterial infections that cause meningitis. Many viruses and bacteria, which are responsible for meningitis are fairly common. Good hygiene is an important way to prevent infection. Encourage children to wash their hands thoroughly and frequently, especially before eating and after using the bathroom. Avoid close contact with someone who is not obviously ill and sharing food, drinks, utensils or can help prevent the spread of germs as well.
Meningitis Treatment and Prevention Tips
Good hygiene is an important way to prevent infection.
Avoiding close contact with someone who is obviously ill
Eating utensils can help halt the spread of germs as well.
Analyzing a sample of cerebrospinal fluid can help identify the bacteria.
Alternative treatment is chloramphenicol plus vancomycin also recommeded.
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Juliet Cohen writes article for Home Remedies. She also writes articles for Makeup and Skin Care.
Older people also tend to have a higher incidence of meningitis that young children. The first symptoms may include fever, headache, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), and muscle pain, with hands and feet cold. Headache is the most common form of meningitis (87 percent). Other signs commonly associated with meningitis are photophobia, phonophobia, irritability, delusions (in young children) and seizures.College students living in dormitories, personnel on military bases and children in boarding schools and child care facilities are at increased risk of meningococcal meningitis because infectious diseases tend to spread quickly.
People who work with domestic animals, including farmers and dairy farmers, have a higher risk of contracting listeria, which can lead to some meningitis.Vaccines can prevent bacterial infections that cause meningitis. Many viruses and bacteria, which are responsible for meningitis are fairly common. Good hygiene is an important way to prevent infection. Encourage children to wash their hands thoroughly and frequently, especially before eating and after using the bathroom. Avoid close contact with someone who is not obviously ill and sharing food, drinks, utensils or can help prevent the spread of germs as well.
Meningitis Treatment and Prevention Tips
Good hygiene is an important way to prevent infection.
Avoiding close contact with someone who is obviously ill
Eating utensils can help halt the spread of germs as well.
Analyzing a sample of cerebrospinal fluid can help identify the bacteria.
Alternative treatment is chloramphenicol plus vancomycin also recommeded.
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Birch Herb Description-Drug Interactions, Dosage and Some of its Useful Properties-Ayurveda
Alternative Names : Birch tar oil , birch wood oil , black birch , chery birch , sweet birch oil, white birch.
Taxonomic Class
Betulaceae
Common Trade Names
None known.
Common Forms
Available as dried bark, essential oil (bark, wood), and tea. Source
Active compounds of birch are derived from the dried bark and twigs of the birch species Betula alba (Betula pendula), Betula verrucosa, Betula pubescens, and Betula lenta. Several birch species are native to eastern North America, Europe, and parts of Russia.
Chemical Components
Distillation of the bark of B. alba yields betulin, birch tar oil, creosol, cresol, guaiacol, isomeric hydrocarbons, phenol, pyrocatechol, turpentine oil, and xylenol. Avicularin, flavonoids, galactosyl-3 myricetol, glucuronyl-3 quercetol, hyperoside, and quercetin occur in the dried leaves. Sweet birch oil is produced by steam distillation of the watersoftened bark of B. lenta. Methyl salicylate is liberated in the process. Sweet birch oil is composed almost entirely of methyl salicylate.
Actions
Methyl salicylate has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. Hemostatic function in animals is affected by the thromboplastic agents presumably found in B. pendula. The mechanism of action resembles that of human tissue thromboplastin. In other animal studies, birch has been shown to exert diuretic properties .
Reported Uses
Claims for birch include relief of headaches and other analgesic effects as well as treatment of various acute and chronic skin disorders, GI disorders, and kidney stones. Essential oils are claimed to act against bladder infections, gout, neuralgias, rheumatism, and tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis. In veterinary medicine, essential oil of birch wood has been used to treat various skin diseases.
Dosage
Extracts or teas can be made by steeping 2 to 3 g of the bark in boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes; the infusion may be ingested several times daily.
Adverse Reactions
Skin : acute contact dermatitis.
Eent : allergic rhinitis.
Other : cross-sensitization with other plant allergens, such as celery and mugwort pollen .
Interactions
None reported.
Contraindications And Precautions
Birch is contraindicated in pregnant or breast-feeding patients. Use cautiously in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis or hypersensitivity to plant allergens.
Special Considerations
Monitor for signs and symptoms of allergic reaction, particularly in patients with allergies to celery, mugwort, or other plants.
Alert Caution the patient to keep birch preparations out of the reach of children. Sweet birch oil is composed of 98% methyl salicylate, which can be fatal to children when applied topically to the skin. Poisonings have been reported with as little as 4.7 g of methyl salicylate applied topically.
Advise the patient that topical preparations may irritate the skin and mucous membranes. Encourage him to report new or unusual dermatologic manifestations.
Advise women to avoid using birch products during pregnancy or when breast-feeding.
Points of Interest
Betulin is being evaluated for its antitumorigenic properties.
In Germany, leaves of B. pendula are used as a diuretic during irrigation therapy for urinary tract infections.
Commentary
Chemical compositions from birch possess some interesting properties. However, until more clinical research becomes available, these agents have no role in modern medicine. The risk of hypersensitivity reactions makes OTC use a cause for concern.
Read more about ayurvedic medicines, home remedies, and also about health fitness.
About the Author
Active compounds of birch are derived from the dried bark and twigs of the birch species Betula alba (Betula pendula), Betula verrucosa, Betula pubescens, and Betula lenta.
Taxonomic Class
Betulaceae
Common Trade Names
None known.
Common Forms
Available as dried bark, essential oil (bark, wood), and tea. Source
Active compounds of birch are derived from the dried bark and twigs of the birch species Betula alba (Betula pendula), Betula verrucosa, Betula pubescens, and Betula lenta. Several birch species are native to eastern North America, Europe, and parts of Russia.
Chemical Components
Distillation of the bark of B. alba yields betulin, birch tar oil, creosol, cresol, guaiacol, isomeric hydrocarbons, phenol, pyrocatechol, turpentine oil, and xylenol. Avicularin, flavonoids, galactosyl-3 myricetol, glucuronyl-3 quercetol, hyperoside, and quercetin occur in the dried leaves. Sweet birch oil is produced by steam distillation of the watersoftened bark of B. lenta. Methyl salicylate is liberated in the process. Sweet birch oil is composed almost entirely of methyl salicylate.
Actions
Methyl salicylate has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. Hemostatic function in animals is affected by the thromboplastic agents presumably found in B. pendula. The mechanism of action resembles that of human tissue thromboplastin. In other animal studies, birch has been shown to exert diuretic properties .
Reported Uses
Claims for birch include relief of headaches and other analgesic effects as well as treatment of various acute and chronic skin disorders, GI disorders, and kidney stones. Essential oils are claimed to act against bladder infections, gout, neuralgias, rheumatism, and tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis. In veterinary medicine, essential oil of birch wood has been used to treat various skin diseases.
Dosage
Extracts or teas can be made by steeping 2 to 3 g of the bark in boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes; the infusion may be ingested several times daily.
Adverse Reactions
Skin : acute contact dermatitis.
Eent : allergic rhinitis.
Other : cross-sensitization with other plant allergens, such as celery and mugwort pollen .
Interactions
None reported.
Contraindications And Precautions
Birch is contraindicated in pregnant or breast-feeding patients. Use cautiously in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis or hypersensitivity to plant allergens.
Special Considerations
Monitor for signs and symptoms of allergic reaction, particularly in patients with allergies to celery, mugwort, or other plants.
Alert Caution the patient to keep birch preparations out of the reach of children. Sweet birch oil is composed of 98% methyl salicylate, which can be fatal to children when applied topically to the skin. Poisonings have been reported with as little as 4.7 g of methyl salicylate applied topically.
Advise the patient that topical preparations may irritate the skin and mucous membranes. Encourage him to report new or unusual dermatologic manifestations.
Advise women to avoid using birch products during pregnancy or when breast-feeding.
Points of Interest
Betulin is being evaluated for its antitumorigenic properties.
In Germany, leaves of B. pendula are used as a diuretic during irrigation therapy for urinary tract infections.
Commentary
Chemical compositions from birch possess some interesting properties. However, until more clinical research becomes available, these agents have no role in modern medicine. The risk of hypersensitivity reactions makes OTC use a cause for concern.
Read more about ayurvedic medicines, home remedies, and also about health fitness.
About the Author
Active compounds of birch are derived from the dried bark and twigs of the birch species Betula alba (Betula pendula), Betula verrucosa, Betula pubescens, and Betula lenta.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Hemorrhoids Information and Prevention
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. Hemorrhoids are enlarged, painful veins in your rectum. They may result from straining during a bowel movement or the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, among other causes. In the USA, the prevalence is about 4.4%. It is estimated that approximately one half of all Americans have had this condition by the age of 50, and that 50% to 85% of the world's population will be affected by hemorrhoids at some time in their life. Hemorrhoids are very common in both men and women. About half of all people have hemorrhoids by age 50.
Hemorrhoids are associated with constipation and straining at bowel movements as well as pregnancy. The causes of hemorrhoids involve genetic predisposition. Alcohol can also cause alcoholic liver disease leading to entrance hypertension. Caffeine on the other hand can cause general hypertension. Additional factors that can influence the course of hemorrhoids, especially for those with a genetic predisposition, are obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. The most common symptom of hemorrhoids inside the anus is bright red blood covering the stool, on toilet paper or in the toilet bowl. Symptoms usually go away within a few days.
Treatment may include warm baths and a cream or other medicine. Surgery to remove hemorrhoids may be done if other treatments don't work. Apply petroleum jelly or aloe vera gel to the anal area. Healthy habits can help you prevent hemorrhoids or keep them from getting worse. Taking herbs and dietary supplements that strengthen vein walls, such as butcher's broom, horse chestnut, bromelain, and Japanese pagoda tree extracts. Eating fiber-rich bulking agents such as plantain and Psyllium seed husks to help create soft stool that is easy to pass to lessen the irritation of existing hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids Treatment and Prevention Tips
1. Healthy habits can help you prevent hemorrhoids.
2. Drinking chamomile tea several times a day.
3. Using the squatting position for bowel movements.
4. Eat foods that have lots of fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
5. Exercise, including walking, and increased fiber in the diet help reduce constipation.
6. Corticosteroids reduce inflammation and can relieve itching.
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Hemorrhoids are associated with constipation and straining at bowel movements as well as pregnancy. The causes of hemorrhoids involve genetic predisposition. Alcohol can also cause alcoholic liver disease leading to entrance hypertension. Caffeine on the other hand can cause general hypertension. Additional factors that can influence the course of hemorrhoids, especially for those with a genetic predisposition, are obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. The most common symptom of hemorrhoids inside the anus is bright red blood covering the stool, on toilet paper or in the toilet bowl. Symptoms usually go away within a few days.
Treatment may include warm baths and a cream or other medicine. Surgery to remove hemorrhoids may be done if other treatments don't work. Apply petroleum jelly or aloe vera gel to the anal area. Healthy habits can help you prevent hemorrhoids or keep them from getting worse. Taking herbs and dietary supplements that strengthen vein walls, such as butcher's broom, horse chestnut, bromelain, and Japanese pagoda tree extracts. Eating fiber-rich bulking agents such as plantain and Psyllium seed husks to help create soft stool that is easy to pass to lessen the irritation of existing hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids Treatment and Prevention Tips
1. Healthy habits can help you prevent hemorrhoids.
2. Drinking chamomile tea several times a day.
3. Using the squatting position for bowel movements.
4. Eat foods that have lots of fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
5. Exercise, including walking, and increased fiber in the diet help reduce constipation.
6. Corticosteroids reduce inflammation and can relieve itching.
About the Author
Get information on hairstyles, hair trends and hair care, including sections dealing with bridal hairstyles and curly hairstyles.
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