Health, Medical, & Fitness: April 2008

Vertigo and Its Remedy

Vertigo, a very common illness seen in many people is a type of dizziness that creates balance disorder. Vertigo gives one a feeling of swaying while the body is stationary with respect to the earth or its surroundings. Vertigo is most common when a person goes up some height. It may give rise to a false sensation of movement. Vertigo often leads to nausea and vomiting.
Vertigo is related to inner ear balance mechanism that relates to the brain or the nerves connecting the ear and the brain. The disease creates loss in equilibrium and wooziness. However, vertigo and dizziness are not synonymous. While dizziness is one symptom of Vertigo, not all dizziness can be termed as Vertigo. Vertigo is most common in elderly people, but can affect both sexes at any age.

Reasons for Vertigo

Vertigo can be caused by problems in the brain or the inner ear. Some of the common rea
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) the most common form of vertigo creates a sensation of motion when stationary.

Middle Ear Infection: The most common cause of Vertigo is infection of inflammation within the inner ear. This may trigger off Vertigo and one may feel dizziness and nausea. The problem if not treated at the right time may lead to loss of hearing.

Decreased Blood Flow: Vertigo can be caused by decreased blood flow to the brain.

Multiple Sclerosis: Vertigo is often the presenting symptom in. The onset is usually abrupt, and examination of the eyes may reveal the inability of the eyes to move past the midline toward the nose.

Head trauma and neck injury may also result in vertigo, which usually goes away on its own.

Migraine: A severe form of headache, often cause vertigo. Photophobia, nausea and vertigo are symptoms of Migraine alongside the headache.

Vertigo must not be mixed up with lightheadedness or fainting. A person with vertigo certainly has to feel a sensation of disorientation or motion of self or of the environment. Along with the feeling of nausea, one may sweat or have abnormal eye movement. The duration of uneasiness can range from minutes to hours and can be constant or episodic. Vertigo is characterized by weakness as well.

Vertigo Remedy

Vertigo is a treatable disease and can be handled through medicines. As vertigo is more a symptom of other diseases, it can be treated by treating the actual disease that causes this. If Vertigo has been caused by middle ear infection, then it requires antibiotic treatment. Home remedy is also an option for vertigo.

Avik Roy is a contributed writer for Batchmates.com the largest Alumni portal in India. With his research work and articles he has added an additional edge to the entertainment e-magazine BM Times. His articles reach to millions of readers every day which are varied in subjects.

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How to Prevent Kidney Stones!

By Geneda Gilbert

Kidney stones have become an increasingly common medical problem in our Western society, mainly due to poor dietary habits. Kidney stones are most likely to affect white men over the age of thirty. People of any age, race or sex who live in the southern United States have a higher risk than the other regions.

Although many kidney stones are so small that they pass unnoticed, they can be as big or bigger than a marble. They are very sharp and jagged, and can produce great and often excruciating-pain.

If you have been diagnosed with or suspect that you have kidney stones, then you should be under the care of a professional. Your doctor will rule out other conditions or underlying causes and will check for infection.

Complementary therapies offer effective, natural pain relief for more minor cases, but on the whole, it is far easier to prevent kidney stones in the first place.

History holds a clue to their prevention: Back in the early 1900's when Americans ate natural, wholesome foods, kidney stones were largely unheard of, but as the century wore on, and as diets became lower in fiber and higher in fat, sugar, dairy, and junk, the disorder became much more common. Today, a man living in America has a 10 percent chance of passing a kidney stone at least once in his life.

There are different types of kidney stones, with 80 percent being composed of calcium salts, especially the oxalate type, so let's talk about how to prevent calcium-oxalate stones.

SYMPTOMS

* Pain on one side of the lower back, in the belly, or down into the groin

* A frequent urge to urinate

* Blood and sediment in the urine

* Nausea and vomiting

* Chills and fever, if the stones causes a blockage and an infection

ROOT CAUSES

* A poor diet

* Dehydration

* Urinary pH balance

* Allergies and food sensitivities

* Infections that disturb the flow of fluids

* Obesity

* Inactivity

* A magnesium and potassium deficiency

Many people with kidney stones suffer from dehydration. A lack of fluids increases the mineral concentration in the kidneys and, with it, the chance that stones will crystallize. While you have a kidney stone, drink 2 1/2 to 3 quarts of clean water every day. Once the stone has passed, resume a normal daily dose of 1 glass every 2 waking hours. Hydration is the single most important tactic in the treatment and the prevention of kidney stones.

Consume oat and wheat bran daily, as they reduce the risk of kidney stones being formed.

Lemon juice mixed with a little hot water is another remedy that will help acidify the urine and ease the passage of calcium-oxalate stones. Drink some at breakfast and throughout the day.

Consume 1/4 cup of raw pumpkin seeds daily. Studies show that consuming these seeds reduce the risk factors for kidney stone formation.

A magnesium deficiency has been linked to recurring kidney stones. Boost your levels of this nutrient by eating green leafy vegetables, kelp, soybeans, almonds, and apples.

A study of 55 people with reoccurring kidney stones looked at the effect of supplementing 500mg of magnesium daily for up to 4 years. The average number of recurrences of kidney stones dropped by 90 percent. 85 percent of the people in the study remained stone free, as compared to 41 percent who did not supplement magnesium.

Studies have also shown that the combination of magnesium and vitamin B6 supplementation is very effective in reducing kidney stone formation. One study of 149 people with recurrent kidney stones who supplemented B6 (10 mg) and magnesium (300 mg) had a 92.3 percent improvement in stone formation.

Cranberry extract, studies have shown that cranberry reduces urinary calcium levels in people with a history of kidney stones. It's also great for helping prevent urinary tract infections.

Also IP-6 (inositol hexaphosphate) Studies show that this supplement reduces calcium-oxalate crystals in the urine.

Finally Uva ursi is a traditional herbal treatment for kidney stones. It relieves pain, cleanses the urinary tract, and fights infection.

Remember it is much easier to put out a small fire instead of a large fire, and it is much easier to prevent kidney stones than pass one of those babies!!

It's our gift to ourselves, how we take care of it. We can float through days, months, years, not paying any attention to our health. Yes, we are busy, things to do, children to raise, careers to contend with, but all these areas need us to be healthy. We need clean water & exercise, and nutrition to keep our bodies in good working vibrant condition.

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10 Quick And Easy Ways To Improve Your Health NOW

by Joey Capone

1.Curb indoor pollution. Maintain proper ventilation in your home whenever possible.Make sure your home or office is smoke-free, if possible also, use a quality air-ionizer device.All gas appliances should be checked once a year to maintain that they are properly ventilated to limit the output of poisonous carbon monoxide.

2.Maintain healthy"straight-up" reading posture. Poor,"slumped" posture can lead to tension headaches, vision problems and pain the neck.

3.Inhale an energizing scent. Research suggests that lemon and peppermint scents are energizing.To further test this, have a cup of lemon or peppermint tea or chew peppermint gum.Or you can also try potpourri containing such scents as pine, jasmine, lavender or orange. Or better yet, lemongrass/peppermint oil in the tiny bottle.

4.Do ab exercises.By strengthening the back you'll be eliminating room for future back and neck problems.

5.Minimize noise at home and at work. Loud or irritating sounds creates severe emotional and physical tension.

6.Sip ice water.It keeps your cells hydrated and helps you burn calories by stoking the fire to burn more quicker. When you drink anything cold, it raises your metabolism to keep your body temperature from dropping. In fact,seven 16 ounce ice water drinks daily will burn an extra 200 calories per day!

7.Practise meditation,yoga or anything that has been proven to reduce stress.

8.Soak in 5 minutes of bright light.Sunlight or bright indoor light will give you a powerful surge of energy.

9.Perform mental exercises. Exercises, such as word puzzles, video games or anything involving brain activity will make your mind run more efficiently and effectively.You'll get more work done which leads to more happiness overall.There is also new technologies emerging, such as quality NLP programs that train your brain by way of brainwave entrainment.

10.Do trigger point therapy on yourself. Wherever you feel really tense pain,feel for a band of muscle tissue close to the pressure point, and then press or squeeze it with light to moderate pressure, visually "massaging" the pain out of the area.Continue pressing for 5-15 seconds, then release.Do this until you feel less stress in that area.

Joey Capone is a fitness expert specializing in sports medicine and is the editor of the popular men's health blog, http://www.menshealthzine.com

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10 Quick And Easy Ways To Improve Your Health NOW

7 Tips For Natural Bladder Control

Annette Rogers

Do you suffer from an overactive bladder? Have to take frequent trips to the bathroom? Have trouble sleeping through the night without having to get up to use the bathroom? Do you ever have accidents, or have difficulty holding it? Try these six tips to strengthen your urinary tract and find natural relief from frequent urination.

1. Do Kegel exercises.
Kegel exercises help to restore muscle tone and strength to the pelvic floor. These are the muscles responsible for starting and stopping the flow of urine. Pregnancy, childbirth, or obesity often result in weaker pelvic muscles or the muscles can simply get out of shape as we age. Regular exercise can restore these muscles resulting in greater bladder control. To help you find the right muscles, try to stop the flow of urine. If you succeed, you are working the right muscles. Now, sitting or standing comfortably, try to contract and release these muscles ten times a day, gradually working up to three sets of ten or more every day. As these muscles become stronger you will find that you have better control of your bladder.

2. Do not try to reduce water consumption.

Many people suffering from excessive urinary frequency try to solve the problem by drinking less water. This is not a good idea! Water is very important to your health. You should be drinking about one half of your body weight in ouces every day. So, if you weigh 150 pounds, you should be drinking 75 ounces of water daily.

3. Stay away from coffee, alcohol, and soft drinks.
These beverages don't count toward your daily water intake and in fact can make frequent urination worse. Caffeine and alcohol act as a diuretic causing you to need to go to the bathroom even more frequently.

4. Empty your bladder completely when you go to the bathroom.
Take the extra time to relax completely and fully empty your bladder. Breathe and relax, wait a moment after you are finished and try again. Completely emptying your bladder will extend the time between trips to the bathroom.

5. Go to the bathroom right before you go to sleep.
Empty your bladder directly before bed. This helps train your body to remember that this is the time to urinate. It will also help you to sleep through the night if you avoid snacks before bed, which raise your blood sugar levels making it harder to sleep.

6. Try these tricks to help you sleep more soundly.
Wear socks to bed. Cold feet keep you in a lighter state of sleep, thus making you more aware of pressure in your bladder. Staying warm helps you sleep deeper, thus making it easier to sleep through the night. Another trick is to sleep in complete darkness. Light causes your body to cease production of melatonin and serotonin, two hormones that help you sleep. And avoid watching television right before you turn in for the night. TV stimulates your brain, making it harder to drift away peacefully and making your dreams more active.

7. Take Flotrol.
Flotrol is an all natural bladder control support formula. It contains pumpkin seed and soy germ extracts that have been studied in clinical trials and shown to improve urinary tract health and overall quality of life in subjects suffering from poor bladder control. In clinical trials, results begin to appear after a week, and improvement continued throughout the sixth week. Flotorol will help support and maintain a strong, healthy bladder.

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