Glaucoma can be defined as a disease marked by elevated levels of intraocular pressure, a condition which damages our optic nerves and might also cause progressive blindness. According the eye specialists and nutritionists, consuming a diet having low cholesterol and fat content may help in opening up the blood vessels, improving blood circulation within the eye. This in turn will reduce the intraocular pressure and prevent aggravation of glaucoma. This article will inform you about the food types glaucoma patients need to avoid. Foods containing high levels of trans-fats and omega-6 fatty acids: A study conducted in the year 2009 reveals that ratio of the omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids consumed by a glaucoma patient might have a significant impact on development of the condition. Glaucoma  [...] 

Calendula is widely grown in different parts of the world including America. The plant is commonly referred to as marigold, a flower having orange and yellow petals. In this article we’ll be discussing the medicinal uses of calendula tea i.e. the herbal tea prepared by brewing the petals of calendula in boiling hot water. Calendula tea possesses antibacterial properties and also boasts the ability of fighting viral and fungal infections. Thus it is a potent remedy for ear infections. Due to its mild nature calendula tea is also used for killing ear infections in children. Allow the tea made from petals of calendula flowers to cool down and use the infusion as a ear drop. Put the infusion into your infected ears using a dropper. Repeating this twice every day will rid you from the ear infection.  [...] 

A patient requiring root canal treatment may need to visit the endodontist or dentist for several times. A root canal therapy is used for treating infected teeth. The process of a root canalling is absolutely uncomplicated and current statistics suggest that in USA alone the procedure saves over 24 million teeth every year. The other term used for root canal therapy is endodontic therapy. The dentist will recommend a root canal when the tooth decay affects the tooth’s nerve or infects an entire tooth. During the procedure, the dentist restores the ailing tooth’s pulp chamber using a filling material. Root canals are basically cavities located on centers of our teeth; these cavities occur due to infection of the dental tissues. Our pulp chambers become the center for bacterial growth and  [...] 

Mustard seeds have been used for treating body pain since ancient times. The practice of using these seeds for healing body pain was particularly prevalent in ancient Greece. Even today the lovers of natural medicines use mustard seeds for getting rid of pain caused by conditions like arthritis, bedsores and migraines. Mustard seeds can be used in the following ways for killing body pain: You can swallow 1 or 2 whole mustard seeds along with water. To know how many seeds you should have for getting rid of the pain get yourself diagnosed by a physician or consult an expert herbalist. You can also opt for having mustard seed pills. These pills are particularly beneficial for individuals experiencing occasional pains or general aches related to urinary disorders and migraines. Once you consume  [...] 

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disease marked by symptoms like swelling of limbs and fluid retention resulting in weight gain. An individual may develop nephritic syndrome due to heart diseases, ailments like lupus, diabetes and other kidney disorders. In this article, we have discussed about the dietary dos and don’ts for people with nephritic syndrome. Your doctor will first analyze the reports of your laboratory tests and decide about the amount of protein you must take per day. Earlier, medical experts believed that nephritic syndrome patients must consume high protein diet; however, currently their pint of view has changed. Usually, a person with nephritic syndrome is asked to have 08g protein for kilogram of his or her body weight in a day. These patients must also decrease their  [...] 

Common eye problems include puffy eyes, conjunctivitis, redness in the eyes etc. However, these are simple eye problems and they are treated easily with simple remedies.  Below we have discussed about the more serious eye conditions. Amblyopia: Amblyopia is caused due to misalignment of the eye causing crossed eyes or due to poor focus of one eye over the other stronger eye. We don’t really know the cause but it is thought to be a developmental problem in the brain that causes this misalignment. If this problem is diagnosed, early glasses may be prescribed or surgery and eye exercises can help tremendously.  Glaucoma: It is an eye disease that normally affects people who are aging. The optic nerve which is the main nerve in the eye is affected and the eye gets damaged. Major symptoms of  [...] 

Often children develop a persistent cough after suffering from a cold or flu. This lingering cough can be controlled temporarily using over-the-counter medications; however, those medications will cause side effects like drowsiness and might also result in congestion. The idea of using some home remedies after consulting the doctor is the best way of managing this persistent cough. Three most effective home remedies for cough in children are: Keep a humidifier in the room of your child overnight. This will help in loosening his tight and congested cough. Make sure that he sleeps keeping his head a bit elevated; ask him to use an extra pillow for that. The humidifier functions by realizing water vapor in the air; this loosens up congestion and also prevents cough. You should clean the humidifier  [...] 

Pranic crystal healing is a therapeutic procedure developed by Master Choa Kok Sui; it works towards transforming the chakras or the energy centers of our body by using specially programmed, sanctified crystals. The name of this therapy is derived from the Sanskrit term ‘Prana’, which means life force. It is believed that life force helps human beings to stay in good health. Pranic healing was a regular practice among people of several ancient civilizations, which include the famous Chinese, Egyptian and Chinese civilizations. Pranic crystal healing is just a branch of the actual therapeutic procedure Pranic healing; this therapy involves use of crystals and currently it is practiced in over 30 nations of the world. The process of Pranic crystal healing will require you to use crystals  [...] 

Majority of us are only aware of the culinary applications of bay leaves. But, this herb has also been used for medicinal purposes since centuries. During the ancient times, people used to eat dried or fresh bay leaves by infusing them in warm water. The infusion prepared using bay leaves possesses diuretic properties, which worked by increasing the urination for removing excess fluid stored in our body. Bay leaf infusion is also known to have emetic qualities i.e. it helps in inducing vomiting. The other medicinal quality of bay leaf is its astringent properties, which allows the extracts of this herb to stop secretions caused by infections or control excessive sweating triggered by illnesses. These effects of bay leaves are not yet backed by the modern science. However, certain medicinal  [...] 

We get gray hair usually when the aging process begins in our body. This makes gray hair an absolutely unlikely problem in children. However, still some children develop gray hairs. In this article, we have discussed the possible causes of gray hair in kids. Premature graying: Medically, this condition is referred to as canities.  Hair follicles contain a cell type known as the melanocytes. These cells possess the responsibility of producing melanin, a pigment giving the hair its dark color. As the aging process begins, the melanocytes become less active and there’s a drop in the amount of melanin produced by them. This results in graying of hairs. If a child’s melanocytes become less active due to some reason, he can also develop gray hairs; the condition is referred to as premature graying. Deficiency  [...]