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USE OF HERBAL MEDICINES FOR MASSES
March 28, 2011
The call of the hour is to first shun outright the unnatural drug therapies. We have to be convinced that, the more deviated we are from nature, the more we are for the trouble.
For centuries people had been eating apple, yet it was for Newton to discover the law of gravity by observing the apple fall from the tree. In the same way, the law of cure has been there ever since the creation of plants and human being, and the people have been unknowingly applying it and getting cured.
Yet it is for the intellectuals to go deep into it and make more beneficial for the humanity. A common man is not interested in what the law of cure is. He is to be provided with thumb-rules and simple guidelines in different ailments. Below are given a few examples:
The above examples are just to show how guidelines for the use of different medicinal plants may be prepared for the common diseases in an area. It may be noted that there are different medicines for different type of fevers, and the holds good for all type of diseases. In fact, for true cure, the name of a disease has no value. It is very misleading to say that a particular drug is useful in fever, or diabetes, or hyper tension etc.
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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA): PROTECTING ANKLES AND FEET
March 22, 2011
RA in the feet can cause swelling and stretched ligaments, and over time the foot often becomes broader and the toes higher than they were before. One of the best ways to protect your feet and ankles is to wear the proper footwear because a shoe that fits poorly can injure sensitive toes and feet and cause further deformity.
Do not under any circumstances purchase a shoe that rubs or causes pressure and then expect to break it in. This will only come to pass at the expense of your feet. The best advice really is, “If the shoe fits, wear it.” When shopping for shoes, look for the following features:
• light weight
• deep enough to clear top of toes; deeper if insert is needed
• wide enough not to pinch toes together
• breathable, supple uppers (leather or canvas); seamless deerskin or calfskin are the best materials
• one inch or smaller heel
• good shock absorption when heel contacts ground; crepe soles are excellent for this
• good support along the inside of the foot
• durable, stiff back for support.
People with RA often have difficulty finding shoes that are comfortable, practical, and stylish. If the arthritis in your feet is mild, shoes that are deep and wide, such as good supportive walking shoes or athletic shoes, will usually suffice.
If you have minor deformities of the feet, you may require an insert, or orthosis, for your shoes. These foot supports can be purchased over the counter, or they can be specially designed for your feet by a podiatrist, orthotist, or pedorthist. Supports are designed to relieve pressure on sensitive areas by distributing the pressure to other areas of the foot. Some orthoses can actually prevent or even correct deformity. You will need to purchase shoes that are wide and deep enough to accommodate the orthosis. Many shoe stores sell special shoes for this purpose. Call ahead and ask if the store carries extra wide, extra deep shoes.
Sometimes an extra piece of rubber or leather (metatarsal bar) is applied externally to the sole. This takes pressure off the ball of the foot, frequently an area of discomfort.
If you have severe foot damage or deformity you may require specially made shoes. Orthopedic shoes or custom-made shoes can be fabricated from a cast of your feet. Some newer versions are more stylish than the classic orthopedic shoe. Your doctor, therapist, orthopedic surgeon, or podiatrist may be able to give you the name of the best manufacturer of orthopedic shoes in your area. These shoes are generally quite expensive so ask around before you invest your money. It is important that you select a provider who is willing to make adjustments if the first pair feels uncomfortable to you. Also, find out whether a second pair can be purchased at a reduced fee.
Splints are occasionally recommended for the back of the foot and the ankle. Your physician will tell you whether a foot splint might be useful for you.
Finally, here is some excellent advice from Dr. John Ward and Dr. Carolee Moncur of the University of Utah Medical Center about foot care for people with arthritis:
• Keep your feet meticulously clean and dry, particularly between your toes.
• Examine your feet often for signs of stress.
• Look for blisters and pressure sores. Change your shoes or get professional advice if these signs of stress develop.
• Avoid chemical agents or cutting to remove calluses; they have formed for a reason. Find out what that reason is.
• Cut your toenails straight across.
• Plan ahead to avoid excessive walking when your feet are painful.
• Keep your weight low.
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ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES FOR BONE DENSITY: LILLIAN’S STORY
March 14, 2011
One of my colleagues told me about one patient taking only Fosamax. A small woman in her early 70s, Lillian eats a fairly average American diet, has difficulty walking (and in fact uses a walker), and so gets little exercise and refuses to take calcium or any other supplements. Despite being about 30 percent low in bone density in her hip and spine, Lillian generally feels fine and is always happy and peppy when she comes into the doctor’s office. But the scan results did convince her she needed something to protect her bones if she didn’t want to fracture her hip or suffer from compression fractures in the spine, so she decided on Fosamax. In two years, she’s had over 6 percent gains in her back and almost 11 percent in her hip, impressive results given the fact that the medicine wasn’t getting support from the recommended lifestyle changes. In Lillian’s case, a positive attitude seemed to be the best medicine.
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