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Nov

Smoking – The Hard Facts about Nicotine and how it Causes Hypertension

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Based on medical studies, it is said that smoking tobacco or cigarettes can cause your blood pressure level to increase by 5 to 10 mm Hg during the day. It is actually the systolic blood pressure that is largely affected since the systolic blood pressure count increases by at least 20 mm Hg.

Persons already afflicted with hypertension are greatly advised to quit smoking as it can cause further hardening of the arteries and can lead to heart attacks. Although there is no direct link between smoking and the increase of high blood pressure, it is analyzed that blood pressure is a secondary hypertension disorder to cardio vascular diseases.

As nicotine, together with cholesterol and other fat deposits contribute to the hardening of the arteries, which develops through the years, poor blood circulation and blood clots lead to high blood pressure, stroke, and heart attacks.

Nicotine substance in cigarettes and how it can lead to hypertension:

• Nicotine as a substance of cigarettes or tobacco has the tendency to constrict blood vessels and arteries, which can cause plaque build-up leading to blood clots.

• As smoke and nicotine passes through the body, the linings of the blood vessels are damaged and hastens the hardening of arterial walls known as atherosclerosis.

• As smoke is inhaled, the smoker also inhales carbon monoxide, which decreases the oxygen supply of the heart, brain and other vital organs.

• Nicotine has the ability to stimulate the production of the hormone epinephrine also known as adrenaline, which causes blood vessels to constrict. Constricted blood vessels are one of the factors in peripheral resistance, wherein blood circulation becomes difficult causing the systolic pressure to build up.

Change of Lifestyle:

Medical advisers say that merely changing your diet to health giving foods and exercising regularly will hardly take any effect in preventing the incidence of high blood pressure attacks if you don’t quit smoking. To support this information below are some facts about cigarette smoking:

Cigarettes are said to contain 4000 chemical compounds and 400 toxic substances.

The damaging products of smoking are:

• Tar, which is a carcinogen which means it is cancer causing.

• Nicotine, which is considered as addictive and has the capacity to increase cholesterol levels.

• Carbon monoxide, which can affect the oxygen supply of the body.

• Other gas components which can cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.

Although smoking is identified with breathing problems, often leading to lung cancer, statistics have it that 30% of all fatal heart diseases in the U.S. were linked to smoking due to the hardening of major coronary arteries. These hardened arteries contributed to the incidence of stroke as a result of peripheral vascular disease.

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28
Nov

What May Cause Female Infertility

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As complicated as infertility may get, we may find that it can present no real symptoms that will help clear the condition of a couple who are incapable of conception. When this is the case, doctors may diagnose “unexplained infertility”.

There are many factors that will relate how a woman develops infertility. While it is prevalent among Americans, no data can truly present the actual intensity or prevalence of this condition. However, this is not often the case. The majority of causes do not fall on the “catch-all”. Thirty percent of which may be duly caused by the female factor while another 30% can be attributed to several male problems. The remaining thirty therefore takes up the unexplained infertility or the combination of both factors.

So what truly cause female infertility?

For one, we may safely presume that 15% of all female factors is covered under the structural issues. These normally refer to issues that cover the anatomy of the woman. Thus, it may either be a problem on the fallopian tube or the cervix or fibroid may be found in the uterus.

Blocked fallopian tube is the result of previous endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease. Among these factors may be shared by troubles caused via surgeries or medications. A surgery may lead to the disruption of cervix while DES exposure may affect the woman even while she still was a fetus herself.

While surgical intervention may solve the majority of such cases, some women still have to undergo specialized medical procedures and treatments to help solve infertility. Mechanical issues, on the other hand, deal with blockage of the fallopian tube due to the formation of scars. This accounts for some 25% to 40% of all female infertility causes.

Thirty percent of female issues may be contributed by ovulation problems. This may either be the product of complete ovulation difficulty or merely the untimely detection of ovulation. Restoration of the ovarian function may be helped with complete evaluation of the cause and eventual medication treatment.

Aging is inevitable. But with this comes the problem on infertility. As the woman ages, the quality of her egg cells may decline along with their potency. This condition is normally worse during the age when almost all egg cells were already released. Again, as thirty percent of all problems are either founded on unknown causes or may be the mixture of both the male and female factors, female infertility may simply be attributed to unknown or multi-factorial causes.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease or PID

This is presumed to be the most common cause of infertility. This arises from internal infections that are caused by bacteria penetrating into the internal reproductive organs of a female. The typical organs affected are those surrounding the pelvic area but when aggravated, infections may also radiate into the neighboring intestines. Infertility associated with PID is definite if the portion affected is the fallopian tube, a condition that is medically termed as salpingitis.

Endometriosis

According to data gathered from medical literature, nearly 30% of all infertility cases in women is covered by this condition. This is characterized with the presence of the endometrial tissue in parts other than the uterus. This tissue is the one women discharge during menstrual cycle.

Having this condition however does not actually suggest the likelihood of being unable to conceive. But it may largely contribute to the development of the disease

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

This is the condition characterized by the over-production of androgens in the female’s system. This occurrence will drive the lowering in the release of other hormones such as Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone which will eventually caused the stoppage of mature egg production.

Early Menopause or Premature Ovarian Failure

This is the premature depletion of follicles in women during ages prior to her 40th years. This is characterized by long periods of irregular menstrual flow. This condition is very much comparable with true menopause since both impede a woman to produce eggs.

Idiopathic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism

This is rarely the case among infertile women. This is identified when there is ‘no’ production of LH and FSH. Thus, the impossibility of developing egg cells. There are actually no physical symptoms that will help conclude the presence of this condition. Most cases of Idiopathic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism fall under unknown infertility cases.


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26
Nov

Depression: Zyban, Wellbutrin

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Both Wellbutrin and Zyban are the brand of drugs containing the same active ingredient, which is Bupropion. Bupropion can be used as an antidepressant and as an aid to quit smoking.

As an antidepressant, it is sold under the brand name Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL. It is used to treat major depression and seasonal affective disorder or SAD, as well as certain other conditions. No one really understands how it works, but its beneficial effects are due to its ability to inhibit the reuptake of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine, and to a much lesser extent, serotonin, which causes an increase of these chemicals in the brain . These chemicals have an impact on our moods and increased levels of these neurotransmitters, it is possible to relieve the symptoms of depression.

As smoking cessation aid under the name Zyban, it appears to work by reducing nicotine cravings and symptoms of nicotine. It also helps to prevent weight gain unwanted, that often accompanies quitting. One thing to remember when taking Zyban is that it is important to take it earlier in the day to help prevent insomnia at night and both doses are taken, we must take eight hours after the first for the first should be taken in the morning.

As with all medicines, there are some factors to consider before taking Bupropion, including possible side effects and against indications, which may have an impact if it is an appropriate treatment for you or not.

Bupropion

If you are prescribed Zyban or Wellbutrin, it is essential that you inform your doctor of any medication you take as there are a number of other drugs and substances that may interact with bupropion, and that includes prescription drugs , herbal remedies, vitamins and over against cough preparations such as medicines etc.

You must also inform your doctor if you drink much alcohol, coffee or other drinks containing caffeine if you smoke or use illicit drugs, if you are taking sedatives or MAOIs (monoamine inhibitors oxidase), or any other medicines containing bupropion, and if you have a medical complaint. In particular, the physician should be fully aware, if you suffer or have suffered from one of the following conditions that Bupropion May not be appropriate or May only be appropriate at a reduced dose:

• epilepsy

• Eating disorders

• Brain Tumor

• Kidney failure

• hepatic

• alcoholism

• A head injury or trauma

• Insomnia

• An allergic reaction to Bupropion

• Diabetes

• suicidal thoughts

• Tourettes Syndrome

• Heart disease

You must also inform your doctor if you are pregnant or currently trying to conceive or if you are breast-feeding or if you are due to undergo surgery or other treatment in the near future.

Side effects

Some side effects are more frequent than others and there are some that are more serious than others. Side effects associated with Bupropion may include:

• Dry mouth

• Changes in taste

• Insomnia

• Headaches

• Constipation

• Nausea

• Tremor

• Agitation

• Dizziness

• Increased perspiration

• Weight loss

• Mania, hallucinations

• Seizures

• Irritability

• Depression

• Anxiety

• irregular heartbeat or palpitations

• Chest pain

• Abdominal pain

• Rash and eczema, urticaria

• increased blood pressure

• Difficulty breathing or wheezing

• Confusion

• Blurred vision

• Fatigue

• Loss of interest in sex

• swelling of the face, tongue and throat

You should inform your doctor immediately if you have big changes in mood or behavior, especially if you feel depressed or have suicidal thoughts, and if you feel too agitated, hostile, anxious or hyperactive, and if you having trouble sleeping.

You must also obtain emergency medical care if you have trouble breathing, if your face, tongue and throat began to swell, if you have a convulsion if you experience rapid heartbeat or irregular or if you develop hives or severe skin eruptions.

Other important points

Wellbutrin and Zyban Both should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This means that you should not increase or decrease the dose unless your doctor tells you to do so, especially, do not suddenly stop taking the drug because it can have serious side effects. If you forget to take an hour, take it as soon as you remember again, unless it is almost time for you to take the next dose, if so, just take the next dose as usual and not taking the penalty that you forgot.

It is important to note that drinking lots of alcohol and other drugs taken once you start taking bupropion may increase the risk of seizures and other side effects, such as the launch or the sudden alcohol and other drugs, including Bupropion stop it, it is not advisable to make any changes whatsoever, without first seeking medical advice.


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15
Nov

What is Hypertension?

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Blood pressure is the pressure your blood exerts against your blood vessel walls as your heart pumps. Blood pressure rises with each heartbeat and falls when the heart relaxes between beats, but there is always a certain amount of pressure in the arteries.

That blood pressure comes from two physical forces. The heart creates one force as it pumps blood into the arteries and through the circulatory system. The other force comes from the arteries resisting the blood flow.

What is normal blood pressure?

Blood pressure is measured using two numbers. An example of this could be ‘the blood pressure is 120 over 80′, which is written as ‘120/80mmHg’.

·    The first figure is the systolic blood pressure – the maximum pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts (beats) and pushes blood out into the body.

High Blood Pressure Symptoms

High blood pressure usually causes no symptoms.

·    Even if high blood pressure does cause symptoms, the symptoms are usually mild and nonspecific (vague, or suggesting many different disorders).

·    Thus, high blood pressure often is labeled “the silent killer.”

Causes

Although it may not be possible to identify the cause, there are several things that are known to increase the risk of developing hypertension and that are known to exacerbate it when it is present. These include:

·  Obesity

·  Sedentary lifestyle

·  Smoking

·  Excessive use of alcohol

·  Excessive dietary sodium

·  Use of oral contraceptives

·  Use of drugs such as steroids, cocaine, and amphetamines

In approximately 5–10% of patients, a secondary cause exists. Secondary causes include certain types of kidney disease, abnormal functioning of certain glands (adrenal glands, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands), chronic intake of certain substances and medications (e.g., alcohol, steroids), and the presence of a rare tumor (e.g., pheochromocytoma, which secretes adrenaline-like

substances).

Measuring blood pressure

Blood pressure is measured with a monitor called a sphygmomanometer. This is a digital box attached to a tube with a cuff on the end.

·    The top figure – the systolic blood pressure – is a measure of the pressure when your heart muscle is contracting and pumping blood. This is the maximum pressure in your blood system.

·    The bottom figure – the diastolic blood pressure – is the pressure between heart beats when the heart is resting and filling with blood. This is the minimum pressure in your blood system.

How blood pressure is controlled

When the heart contracts, the blood inside the left ventricle is forced out into the aorta and arteries. The blood then enters small vessels with muscular walls, called arterioles. The tone in the muscular walls of the arterioles determines how relaxed or constricted they are. If narrowed, they resist flow. Reduced flow of blood is detected in the brain, the kidneys and elsewhere.

Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure

Lifestyle changes and natural remedies may help to control high blood pressure, but your doctor may also recommend medication tolower high blood pressure. It is important to work with your doctor, because untreated high blood pressure may damage organs in the

body and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, brain hemorrhage, kidney disease, and vision loss. See a drawing of a hypertensive heart.


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24
Oct

Depression: Zyban, Wellbutrin

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Both Zyban and Wellbutrin are brand name prescription drugs that contain the same active ingredient, which is Bupropion. Bupropion can be used both as an antidepressant, and as an aid to giving up smoking.

As an antidepressant, it is sold under the brand names Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL. It is used to treat major depression and also seasonal affective disorder or SAD as well as some other conditions. No one really understands exactly how it works, but its beneficial effects are due to its ability to inhibit the reuptake of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine, and to a much lesser extent, serotonin, which results in an increase of these chemicals in the brain. These chemicals have an impact on our moods and so by increasing the levels of these important neurotransmitters, it is possible to alleviate the symptoms of depression.

As a smoking cessation aid under the brand name Zyban, it appears to work by reducing nicotine cravings and the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. It also helps to prevent the unwanted weight gain which often accompanies stopping smoking. One thing to remember when taking Zyban is that it is important to take it earlier in the day to help prevent insomnia at night and if two doses are taken one must be taken eight hours after the first so the first one should be taken on waking.

As with all medications there are certain factors to be considered before taking Bupropion, particularly any potential side effects and contraindications, which can have an impact on whether it is an appropriate treatment for you or not.

Bupropion

If you are prescribed Wellbutrin or Zyban it is essential that you tell your doctor about any other medications that you are taking as there are a number of other drugs and substances that can interact with Bupropion and this includes prescription drugs, herbal remedies, vitamins and over the counter preparations like cough medicines etc.

You should also tell your doctor if you drink a lot of alcohol, coffee or other drinks containing caffeine, if you smoke or use illegal drugs, if you are taking sedatives, or MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), or any other drug containing Bupropion, and if you suffer from any medical complaint. In particular your doctor should be fully aware if you suffer or have ever suffered from any of the following conditions as Bupropion may not be suitable or may only be advisable at a reduced dose:

• Epilepsy

• Eating disorders

• Cerebral tumours

• Kidney failure

• Liver failure

• Alcoholism

• A head injury or trauma

• Insomnia

• An allergic reaction to Bupropion

• Diabetes

• Suicidal thoughts

• Tourettes syndrome

• Heart disease

You should also inform your doctor if you are currently pregnant or are trying to conceive or if you are breastfeeding or if you are due to undergo surgery or any other treatment in the near future.

Side effects

Some side effects are more common than others and there are some that are more serious than others. Side effects associated with Bupropion can include:

• Dry mouth

• Changes in taste

• Insomnia

• Headache

• Constipation

• Nausea

• Tremor

• Agitation

• Dizziness

• Increased sweating

• Weight loss

• Mania, hallucinations

• Seizures

• Irritability

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Irregular heartbeat or palpitations

• Chest pain

• Abdominal pain

• Rash and eczema, hives

• Raised blood pressure

• Difficulty breathing or wheezing

• Confusion

• Blurred vision

• Fatigue

• Loss of interest in sex

• Swelling of face, tongue and throat

You should tell your doctor immediately if you experience any dramatic changes in mood or behaviour, particularly if you feel depressed or have suicidal thoughts and if you are feeling overly agitated, hostile, anxious or hyperactive, and if you are having any trouble sleeping.

You should also seek urgent medical attention if you have trouble breathing, if your face, tongue and throat start to swell, if you have a convulsion, if you experience rapid or irregular heartbeats or if you develop hives or severe skin eruptions.

Other important points

Both Zyban and Wellbutrin should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This means you mustn’t increase or decrease your dose unless your doctor tells you to; in particular, don’t suddenly stop taking the medication as this can have serious side effects. If you happen to forget to take one, take it as soon as you remember again unless it is nearly time for you to take the next dose, if this is the case then just take the next dose as normal, and don’t bother taking the one you forgot.

It is important to note that drinking a lot of alcohol and taking some other medications once you begin to take Bupropion can increase the risk of seizures and other side effects, as can starting or indeed abruptly stopping alcohol, and any other medications, including stopping to take Bupropion, so it isn’t advisable to make any changes whatsoever without first seeking medical advice.


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22
Oct

Causes of Hypertension

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A majority of population is known to be suffering from hypertension. You will be surprised to know that Hypertension (or high blood pressure) kills around 50 million Americans per year. Hyper tension is the condition of having high blood pressure above 90 mm Hg between the heart beats (diastolic) or over 140 mm Hg at the beats (systolic).

Hypertension is the condition of having high blood pressure and affects about 50 million Americans, many of whom have not been diagnosed till yet. Here are some reasons behind its occurrence:

Obesity

It has been stated that the risk of hypertension is about five times higher in obese people as compared to those having normal body weight. A definitive link between obesity and hypertension has been found using animal and clinical studies, from these it has been realized that many mechanisms are potential causes of obesity induced hypertension.

Sodium Intake: Sodium intake or high levels of salt in the daily diet are a major reason for the occurrence of hypertension. Approximately one third of the essential hypertensive population is responsive to sodium intake. Also, the water movement between cells and the interstitium plays a minor role compared to this.

Chronic overuse of alcohol is a potentially reversible cause of hypertension. Five percent of hypertension is due to alcohol consumption and 30 to 60 percent of alcoholics have hypertension. Alcohol-induced hypertension is more likely to occur in women than men. An overactive thyroid can cause the heart to pump faster and harder with the result being an elevated blood pressure.

Well, I have outlined some of the basic causes of hypertension or high blood pressure. Exercising, eating food with a lower percentage of sodium or salt and exercising daily could be some of the ways to ward off this situation.


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19
Oct

How to Treat Female Infertility Symptoms

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There are many couples that are may looking healthy and perfectly well, and the thought of female or male infertility never crosses their minds.

What is actually infertility?

An infertility problem is defined clinically as the inability to have babies or carry a child to full term during the pregnancy period. If you have had a year of unprotected sexual intercourse or are over 35 years of age and can’t conceive, you may have this problem.

There are many women that after been diagnose of having infertility problem by their medical doctors, could not accept the fact as explained by their doctors. It is not the end of their planned chapter on parenthood; it was just the beginning of a different chapter.

Doctors will take a look at their medical and family history to uncover other symptoms of infertility. Symptoms found are:

1) Having irregular menstrual cycle. It is less likely for women to have a perfect 28 day cycle and there are many having their period only once a couple of months. Any cycle less than 24 days or more than 35 days is considered irregular and can lead to a meeting with a reproductive endocrinologist. By knowing this before hand, you can treat infertility problem

2) Are you having not constant ovulation?

There many women out there assumes that if they are have period regularly, they must be ovulating. In fact, not all women ovulate every cycle.

Since there is usually a 24 hour window where she is most fertile, calculating when she ovulates is crucial to eliminate female infertility. This method is one of the oldest method to curb this problem.

3) What about your family history?

You need to know if your mom had trouble conceiving you and your other family members having problem conceiving babies. This will give you an indication on how answer screening questions.

4) Does age also play a part in female infertility?

Women above the age of 35 may not automatically be infertile, in fact 40 something women also could get pregnant. The reason may due to the number of eggs a woman produces each cycle diminishes in her mid-thirties.

Therefore the chances of getting pregnant become less in comparison to someone in their early twenties with all other factors being constant. After knowing this, you should take having early medical checkup to undercover the symptoms before planning a baby.

5) Are you stress out?

There are lots of medical research that stress is one of the symptoms that causes female infertility. Stress management by controlling your emotional and mental pressures may able to prevent infertility issues.

Fear not medical science is so advanced and there lots of miracle babies being born everyday.

Once you are aware of the symptoms of infertility, and take some measures to prevent it, and at the same time having the faith of having a baby will overcome any fears of infertility.

Therefore, Eddy has started a information guide on how to help people to deal with infertility and offer good how to get pregnant solutions.


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13
Oct

Ovarian Cysts — What are Ovarian Cysts and How Can You Get Rid of Them?

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Just like you, many women want to know what are ovarian cysts and how you can you get rid of them.

  

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sac-like structures that can form in, on or near a the ovaries — two walnut-sized organs located on either side of the uterus and under the fallopian tubes.  Ovarian cysts commonly affect women during their reproductive years, particularly between the ages of 20 and 35.

Women who suffer from endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease or bulimia, or take the epilepsy drug Valporate tend to be more susceptible to ovarian cysts than most.

Every month, women produce a small structure known as a follicle as part of the reproductive cycle.  This normal fluid-filled sac contains an egg which a woman’s body releases during ovulation around day 14 of the menstrual cycle.

What causes ovarian cysts?

 • Functional cysts

This type of cyst is common and develops from tissue changes during ovulation. Every month, ovaries normally grow cystic structures called follicles.  Typically, follicles return to normal ovarian tissue after ovulation. But sometimes there one or more fluid-filled cyst remains for four to six weeks.

• Follicular and corpus luteum cysts 

A follicular cyst develops from a follicle that grows larger than normal, fills with fluid and does release the egg.

A corpus luteum cyst is seen as a yellow tissue mass forming from the follicle after ovulation.    They tend to disappear after two or three menstrual cycles, and are associated with normal ovarian function.

• Abnormal/neoplastic cysts 

These cysts develop as a result of cell growth.  In most cases, they are benign and rarely become cancerous. There are two types of abnormal cysts.

Dermoid cysts occur when ovarian tissue grows abnormally to form other body tissues such as hair, teeth, fatty material, bone or cartilage.

 

Polycystic cysts develop as a result of a buildup of multiple small cysts which, in turn,  can cause hormonal imbalances in a woman’d body.

Diagnosing Ovarian Cysts 

The most common symptoms associated with cysts include:

• Sudden and severe pain in the abdomen or pelvis

• Increased facial hair

• Fullness or swelling of the abdomen

• Severe abdominal accompanied by fever or vomiting

• Pelvic pain during intercourse

• Constant ache that extends to lower back and thighs

• Menstrual irregularities – delayed, irregular or painful menstrual periods

• Pelvic pain shortly before your period begins or just before it ends

• Difficulty emptying your bladder completely as a result of pressure on the bladder

• Pain during bowel movements or pressure on your bowels

• Nausia, vomiting or breast tenderness that is experienced during pregnancy

One or more tests such as a pregnancy test, ultrasound, computerized axial tomography (CAT-scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scanning), laparoscopy or blood test may be required.

Medical treatments

Treatment of ovarian cysts generally depends on the woman’s age, the size and type of cyst, overall health status and severity of symptoms. Sometimes treatment may not be required for cysts because they’re apt to heal on their own.

Periodic pelvic ultrasound monitoring should be performed regularly, especially for postmenopausal women.

Hormone therapy such as birth control pills may be prescribed to limit the development of new cysts and decrease your risk of cancer.

Surgical procedures 

If cysts are large, abnormal or cause pain, surgery may be recommended.

Cysts may be removed in a procedure known as a cystectomy which does not require removing the ovary; or an oophorectomy, which involves removing the affected ovary and leaving the other intact.

If the cyst is cancerous, a hysterectomy may be performed to remove both ovaries and uterus.

Natural remedies

Natural treatments such as herbal remedies are safe and effective.  They restore a woman’s hormone balance while reducing and preventing ovarian cysts.

These herbs are safe and gentle on your body’s system.  They’ll also enhance your overall health and wellbeing. 

 

Get the information you need to rid your body of ovarian cysts and ultimately prevent cysts from forming in the first place

Learn all you need to know about ovarian cysts and how you can get rid of them safely and effectively.

Go to http://Ovarian-Cysts-Relief.info 


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Oct

PANCHKARMA : AYURVEDA TREATMENT

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anchkarma:

Panch mean : Five

Karma mean : Process or Work

Panchkarma mean five types of process. Panchkarma means a set of five major operative procedures. Like all major operative procedures.

Ayurveda has two types of treatments. One is Saman, and the second one is Sodhan treatment. Panchkarma is one of the Sodhan treatment. It is the purification and detoxification process. It is the cleansing process and remove toxins from our body.

Every day We are exposed to toxins in the air, water, and especially in processed food we eat. The external toxins which throughout from our body by urine, stool, perspiration and breathing. Some internal toxins are deposited in our body. When they become higher,  they create diseases.

PANCHKARMA:

PURVA KARMA:- ( Pre-treatments) PRADHAN KARMA: ( Main- treatments) PASCHYAT KARMA: ( Post-treatments ) PURVA KARMA:- ( Pre-treatments)

Pre-cleansing procedures:

Dipan-pachan Snehan Svedan Dipan & Pachan

First purva-karmas are Dipan and Pachan, means use of carminative and digestive herbs It is basically meant for ‘Niramikaran’ ( removal of Ama ). Unless and until Ama is removed from the associated dosha, chances of good recovery from the disease are very less. This is an unique approach for the treatment in Ayurveda. So for Dipan and Pachan specific diet and medicines are prescribed for certain period

Snehan

Snehan means oil therapy. The use of oily substances for the treatment is known as Snehan. Plant or animal fats are used for this purpose. It can be external as well as internal.

Svedana

A therapy by which a person is made to sweat is svedan. Sveda (sweat) is considered a waste product of the body. Snehan (oil therapy) should be followed by Svedan. Svedan is the best treatment for reducing vata and kapha. Herbal medicines may be added further to loosen the toxins from the individual. 

Svedan liquefies the aggravated doshas and increases their movement into the koshtha (trunk, gastro-intestinal tract) from the shakhas (extremities). After three to seven days of snehan and svedan, the doshas become well “ripened.” Then the aggravated doshas can be eliminated by Panchkarma (operative procedures) viz., vaman etc.

PRADHANKARMA : Main Purification measures of Panchakarma : Rejuvenation or Detoxification Program

Ayurveda prescribes Panchkarma Therapy for general fitness and complete eradication of the diseases with balance of mind, body and spirit. Also it is must for Rejuvenation Treatment (Rasayan Chikitsa) and Aphrodisiac Treatment (Vajikaran Chikitsa). VAMAN : ( EMESIS THERAPY )

A medicated emesis therapy:

When there is congestionof KHAPHA in the lungs or any other KHAPHA disorder, the Ayurvedic treatment is therapeutic vomiting – Vamana, to eliminate the Kapha which is causing the excess mucus.

Indications : 

Effective in Kapha predominant diseases like Bronchitis, Asthma, Severe Skin diseases (Psoriasis, Urticaria, Eczema etc.), Sinusitis, Diabetes, Chronic Cold, Anorexia, Specific Abdominal disorders, Chronic indigestion, Epilepsy, various psychological disorders etc.

VIRECHANA : ( PURGATION THERAPY )

Virechana is a process by which doshas are made to pass through Anus.

When excess bile, Pitta, is secreted and accumulated in the gall bladder, liver and small intestine, Ayurvedic literature suggests in these conditions the administration of therapeutic purgation or a therapeutic laxative.

Indications : 

Chronic Fever, Skin diseases, Acne, Allergic disorders, Eczema, Psoriasis, Ascites, Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension, Thyroid Disease, Asthma, Arthritis, Jaundice, Infertility, Oligospermia, Hemiplegia, Constipation, Hyperacidity, Headache, Worms, Gout & in various “PITTA” predominant diseases.

BASTI : ( ENEMA THERAPY )

Vata’s predominant site is the colon. Ayurvedic Basti involves the introduction into the rectum of herbal concoctions of sesame oil, and certain herbal preparations in a liquid medium. Basti, is the most effective treatment of Vata disorders, although many enemas over a prescribed period of time are usually required. Basti therapy is divided in two main types ANUVASAN BASTI – medicated oil enema. and NIRUH BASTI – medicated oil and decoction enema.

Indications :

In all vata conditions like Neuromuscular and Musculoskeletal disorders, Chronic Constipation, Paralysis, Sciatica, Backache, Gynecological disorders, Infertility, Oligospermia, Arthritis, Heart disease & All types of Pains,constipation,fever, cold, sexual disorders, kidney stones, rheumatism, gout, muscle spasms and headaches, distention etc.

NASYA : ( NASAL ADMINISTATION )

The nose is the doorway to the brain and it is also the doorway to consciousness. The nasal administration of medication is called Nasya. An excess of bodily humors accumulated in the sinus, throat, nose or head areas is eliminated by means of the nearest possible opening, the nose.

Indications : 

Cleanses accumulated Kapha dosha from the head and neck region. Effective in treating urdhwajatrugata rogas (ENT & Eye disorders), Trigeminal Neuralgia, Facial Palsy, Paralysis, Insomnia, Pre-mature graying of Hair, Headache of various origin, Frozen Shoulder, Stiffness of the Neck, Neurological Dysfunctions, Sinusitis and also improves Memory & Eye Sight.

RAKTAMOKSHANA (Blood letting)

Elimination of vitiated blood & toxic elements from the body. Jalloka are also used for this purpose (Blood letting by leaches).

Indication :

Effective in Haemopathological Conditions, Allergies, Sciatica, Gout, Leucoderma, Skin diseases, Scabies, Chronic itching, Skin rashes, Alopecia, Urticaria, Hyper tension, Enlargement of liver & Spleen etc. associated procedures of Panchkarma.

PASCHAT KARMA : (POST- TREATMENT)

After any operative procedure of purification, always there is need to prevent the body from dosha re-aggravating causes and also prevent the AGNI.  

1. Samsarjana Karma –  the method of dietetic to restore Agni. 

2. Shaman Karma –  Sedative Type of Treatment. 

3. Rasayana Karma –  Promotive Type of Treatment 

4. Vajikaran Chikitsa  -  Aphrodisiac Type of Treatment.

Benefits Of Panchkarma :

1. Purifies the body by excreting out toxic waste materials so that the root cause of disease can be eliminated & recurrence of disease can be subsided.

2. Various systems of the body can be made healthy by regularizing the metabolism which was initially affected by irregular food habit, Environment Condition or other factor. 

3. Reverses biological age by its property of inducing Rasayana Karma (Rejuvenation therapy).

4. Minimizes drug doses & toxicit, it increases sound sleeping hours.

5. Gives easy recovery, sustained relief & inhibits the relapse. It affects mind and emotions.

6. This therapy is not just for an ill individual but a healthy one can also get a long, healthy & energetic life






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Sep

Hypertension – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

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Hypertension, referred to as high blood pressure, HTN or HPN, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. It was previously referred to as nonarterial hypertension[citation needed], but in current usage, the word “hypertension”[citation needed] without a qualifier normally refers to arterial hypertension.

Hypertension: Symptoms of High Blood Pressure

One of the most dangerous aspects of hypertension is that you may not know that you have it. There are generally no symptoms of high blood pressure, so you usually don’t feel it. In fact, nearly one-third of people who have hypertension don’t know it. The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to get your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. This is especially important if you have a close relative who has high blood pressure.

Causes of Hypertension

Race. African-Americans are more likely to develop high blood pressure than their Caucasian counterparts.

Gender. Men run a greater overall risk for developing high blood pressure than women do. However, women who are postmenopausal, especially if 20 pounds or more overweight, are at risk for developing high blood pressure.

Primary, or essential, high blood pressure accounts for 95% of all cases of hypertension.3Secondary high blood pressure, which is caused by another disease or medicine, is less common.

Restrictive cardiomyopathy

Dilated cardiomyopathy

Mitral stenosis

Mitral regurgitation

The other major type of hypertension, termed Secondary Hypertension, has an identifiable cause. It is due to disease. For example, kidney (renal) hypertension is due to high blood pressure within the arteries that supply blood to the kidneys. The underlying cause is kidney disease or conditions like atherosclerosis, which narrow or block the renal arteries. Secondary hypertension may also result from hormonal imbalances, particularly in the kidney’s adrenal glands.

Experts believed that this system evolved millions of years ago to protect early humans during drought or stress by retaining salt and water and narrowing blood vessels to ensure adequate blood flow and repair injured tissue. With industrialization, however, this system wreaks havoc on modern humans by intensifying the effects of high-salt diets and sedentary lifestyle. Of particular importance in these harmful responses are the hormone aldosterone and a peptide (which are components of proteins) called angiotensin II.

Treatment of Hypertension

The goal of treatment is to reduce blood pressure so that you have a lower risk of complications.

There are many different medicines that can be used to treat high blood pressure. Such medicines include:

Alpha blockers

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)

Calcium channel blockers

Beta blockers. These medications reduce the workload on your heart, causing your heart to beat slower and with less force. When prescribed alone, beta blockers don’t work as well in blacks — but they’re effective when combined with a thiazide diuretic.


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