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Hypertension is a persistent elevation of the blood pressure where the systolic pressure (pressure when the heart contracts) is greater than 140 mm.Hg and a diastolic pressure (pressure when the heart relaxes) is above 90 mm.Hg. However, other factors have to be taken into consideration, especially when evaluating an increased systolic pressure before diagnosing a patient with high blood pressure.
Swine flu (2009 H1N1 flu) is a viral infection that causes a range of symptoms similar to the seasonal flu and was initially transmitted from pigs to humans. The virus is a mutation of the type A influenza virus from humans and birds and most of the cases we now see is due to person to person transmission. While the media hype around swine flu and deaths due to the infection continue to create widespread concern, the reality is that in a healthy person, swine flu is not the deadly virus that it is portrayed as.
A herbal or homeopathic female hormone stabilizer is intended for use in any condition where regulating the female hormone levels will ease the associated signs and symptoms. These conditions may include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, dysmenorrhea (painful periods) or an irregular menstrual cycle. A natural female hormone stabilizer should not be used in conjunction with an oral contraceptive or any other hormone replace or modulating therapy.
Anemia is term for a number of conditions causing low blood iron levels mainly due to the reduced concentration of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an essential component of red blood cells and are responsible for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the blood. Hemoglobin is composed of iron bonded to proteins. The low intake of iron, loss of iron through bleeding or abnormal utilization of iron in the body will result in anemia.
Psoriasis vulgaris is an inflammatory skin disease due to autoimmune causes. The body’s immune cells attack healthy skin cells of the body causing disordered skin growth. This results in the characteristic skin symptoms of thick, silvery skin, red patches and usually severe itching.
Cuts and bruises are a common occurrence in any child’s life and if you are opting for an alternative treatment to minor knicks and bumps, a few homeopathic and herbal remedies will come in handy. Before treating any cut or bruise, ensure that it is not serious, marked by severe pain, persistent bleeding, deformity of the affected area or inability to move or feel at the site of the injury.
In more serious cases, your child should be taken to a medical doctor for further investigation like x-rays or a wider cut may require stitching and appropriate dressing.
Herbal remedies for insomnia are effective in both inducing and maintaining sleep and a natural remedy usually does not have the side effects associated with benzodiazepines and hallucinogenics (allopathic drugs) used for insomnia. Identifying the cause of insomnia is essential in treating the condition as other contributing factors like depression, anxiety, chronic conditions, use of stimulants or side effects from medication can cause insomnia.
Nappy rash is a common problem affecting many newborns and toddlers and the dermatitis can be both painful and itchy. The redness and inflammation associated with nappy rash may worry most mothers but nappy rash treatment is goes beyond just applying ointments and creams to ease baby’s suffering. In babies with other skin conditions, like eczema, a nappy rash can be compound the skin dermatitis and treatment should be focused more on prevention rather than treatment alone.