Have you read about this recently, that more and more research is pointing toward nutritional deficiencies as a contributing factor toward ADHD? In particular, ADHD nutrition appears to be linked to a deficiency in essential fatty acids, or EFAs, and amino acids.
Researchers first tied ADHD with lower essential fatty acid levels in 1981. Studies involving EFA blood levels in children with behavioral problems in 1983 confirmed this ADHD nutrition connection.
Researchers in a 1987 study again documented the EFA deficiency tie to ADHD. Then in 1995, a study involving ADHD boys and boys without ADHD showed that the ADHD boys had significantly lower levels of Omega-3 fatty acids.
ADHD nutrition studies by Purdue University researchers in 1996 found that boys with low blood levels of Omega-3 fatty acids have a greater frequency of ADHD.
A study done by the George Washington University School of Medicine found that hyperactive children who ate meals high in protein performed equally well, and sometimes better, in school than non-hyperactive kids.
At Oxford University in England, one ADHD nutrition study evaluated the effects of fatty acid supplementation in children of average intelligence but with significant reading and writing disabilities. The ADHD symptoms in children who received the essential fatty acids improved substantially over those in the control group who received a placebo.
Fatty acids are needed in making brain and nerve tissue in the body. They are necessary for mental function, proper growth, the immune system and brain development. Since the body cannot produce Omega-3 and Omega-6, the two fatty acids families, by itself, it has to get these necessary ADHD nutrition ingredients through diet and supplementation.
Our typical Western diet is high in the Omega-6 fatty acids, found in corn, canola, sunflower, and safflower oil, margarine, vegetable oil and shortening, but majority of Americans are lacking in Omega-3s, commonly found in fatty fish such as mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, salmon and albacore tuna, as well as nut oils.
Learning experts now attribute many childhood behavior and learning problems to Omega-3 deficiencies. Since males have a higher requirement for EFAs, this deficiency has a greater impact on them.
In terms of diet, ADHD nutrition isn't too different from what's recommended as healthy eating for everyone, and is often referred to as sensible eating. The first golden rule is NO JUNK FOOD!
Aside from that, avoid the following for two weeks; dairy, yellow foods (corn or squash), fruit juices, Nutrasweet, processed meats, MSG, food coloring, and reduce sugar, chocolate and fried foods by 90 percent.
Keep it simple: Just eat natural foods for a while. Eat like people did before the 1950's. There are plenty of foods you CAN eat; just avoid fast or convenience foods.
After the two week period, start adding some of the prohibited foods back into your diet, beginning with one food at a time. Eat A LOT of that one particular food every day for four days. If you experience a problem with that food, you'll have a reaction within four days. If there's a problem, you'll know. If there's no problem, enjoy the food.
What should you eat to feed the ADHD brain?
For breakfast, it's high protein, low carb. No more breakfast cereals with milk. Go for 60 percent protein and 40 percent carbohydrates. Other meals should be 50 percent protein and 50 percent carbs.
If additional protein is needed, supplements can be taken. You could also make a protein shake using a flavored coffee (the International flavored coffees can be used), a good quality protein power, about 15 to 20 grams, and ice. Process in a blender and drink.
This works for alot of people. Actually, this recipe works about as well as a small dose of Ritalin (100 mg of caffeine is about the same as 5 mg of Ritalin). So for those who only take small doses of Ritalin, this might do the trick.
So here's some food for thought: when choosing your ADHD nutrition regimen, be sure the dietary changes you make are realistic for your family and don?t create additional stress. Finding menus that are pleasing to all will go a long way toward keeping happiness and harmony in the household.
By: Zoey Eber
7/03/2009
Being Aware Of The Various Water Distillation Procedures
Water is life. It is an essential part of our day-to-day living. It is not only important of our health, but it is also important for our comfort. Can you imagine yourself living in a day without water to drink or to wash your face with? But besides having enough water to get us through the day, another concern that arises is how safe the water we are using is, especially for drinking.
There are indeed so many things that bother us. How we can suspend aging and look younger than our age, global warming, global crisis, getting a nice home ? these are just some of those. It is a good thing that having safe water to use has been taken into account, though. Different water purification systems are being employed to produce high quality and pure water. Moreover, the most common forms of purified water are distilled and deionized water.
So what are the water purification systems that we have at present?
One is carbon filtering. Carbon is a powerful absorbent, and its ability to absorb is enhanced by adding a slightly positive electrical charge. The product is then called activated carbon, which is being used in many standard home water filters. Granular activated carbon or GAC and powdered block carbon are often used by activated carbon filters. They help reduce or remove contaminants found in tap water such as pesticides and herbicides, volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), chlorine, and radon.
Another method used is reverse osmosis, which is also known as hyperfiltration or ultrafiltration. This technique works by applying mechanical pressure to force pure water through a semi-permeable membrane while the contaminants are trapped in the tiny pores of the membrane. This technique filters water contaminants such as bacteria, chlorine and other treatment related products, dyes, heavy metals, and salts and sugars.
Deionization is also one technique used to purify water. Through this process, ions (charged atoms or group of atoms) are removed from raw water. These include cations from sodium, calcium, iron, copper and anions such as chloride and bromide. It is done by using specially-manufactured ion exchange resins, which bind to and filter out the mineral salts from water.
Distillation, on the other hand, is the process of boiling water and then condensing the steam into a clean container. This leaves most solid contaminants behind. The production of drinking distilled water is especially important to dry seaside areas where there is no sufficient supply of freshwater.
Also included in the list is UV water purification. It uses ultraviolet or UV light, which comes from a high intensity lamp, to treat water and make microorganisms harmless; UV light damages the structure of the organisms present in the water, making them sterile. Then there is water conditioning that reduces the effects of hard water. Water that has high concentrations of hardness salts, which are deposited in water systems subject to heating, can be treated with sodium carbonate or soda ash that precipitates out the excess salts.
Moreover, purified water is not only for individual consumption. It is also used in many other ways. Demineralized water, for instance, is used in laboratory testing and in the production of high purity chemical solutions.
There is indeed a great demand for pure water. Thanks to the water purification methods that have been developed, we have access to water that is free of contaminants. We give so much importance to cleanliness, and it involves the water that we consume, either for drinking, washing, and many other activities where clean water is required. Of course, clean does only mean unused water that comes out from our faucets. It also means free from contaminants that cannot be seen by our naked eyes.
By: Jo Alelsto
There are indeed so many things that bother us. How we can suspend aging and look younger than our age, global warming, global crisis, getting a nice home ? these are just some of those. It is a good thing that having safe water to use has been taken into account, though. Different water purification systems are being employed to produce high quality and pure water. Moreover, the most common forms of purified water are distilled and deionized water.
So what are the water purification systems that we have at present?
One is carbon filtering. Carbon is a powerful absorbent, and its ability to absorb is enhanced by adding a slightly positive electrical charge. The product is then called activated carbon, which is being used in many standard home water filters. Granular activated carbon or GAC and powdered block carbon are often used by activated carbon filters. They help reduce or remove contaminants found in tap water such as pesticides and herbicides, volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), chlorine, and radon.
Another method used is reverse osmosis, which is also known as hyperfiltration or ultrafiltration. This technique works by applying mechanical pressure to force pure water through a semi-permeable membrane while the contaminants are trapped in the tiny pores of the membrane. This technique filters water contaminants such as bacteria, chlorine and other treatment related products, dyes, heavy metals, and salts and sugars.
Deionization is also one technique used to purify water. Through this process, ions (charged atoms or group of atoms) are removed from raw water. These include cations from sodium, calcium, iron, copper and anions such as chloride and bromide. It is done by using specially-manufactured ion exchange resins, which bind to and filter out the mineral salts from water.
Distillation, on the other hand, is the process of boiling water and then condensing the steam into a clean container. This leaves most solid contaminants behind. The production of drinking distilled water is especially important to dry seaside areas where there is no sufficient supply of freshwater.
Also included in the list is UV water purification. It uses ultraviolet or UV light, which comes from a high intensity lamp, to treat water and make microorganisms harmless; UV light damages the structure of the organisms present in the water, making them sterile. Then there is water conditioning that reduces the effects of hard water. Water that has high concentrations of hardness salts, which are deposited in water systems subject to heating, can be treated with sodium carbonate or soda ash that precipitates out the excess salts.
Moreover, purified water is not only for individual consumption. It is also used in many other ways. Demineralized water, for instance, is used in laboratory testing and in the production of high purity chemical solutions.
There is indeed a great demand for pure water. Thanks to the water purification methods that have been developed, we have access to water that is free of contaminants. We give so much importance to cleanliness, and it involves the water that we consume, either for drinking, washing, and many other activities where clean water is required. Of course, clean does only mean unused water that comes out from our faucets. It also means free from contaminants that cannot be seen by our naked eyes.
By: Jo Alelsto
Bad Breath Is Often Caused By Dental Problems
Bacterial plaque, bad breath and dental problems are all directly linked.
The anaerobic bacteria that live in the mouth cause bad breath or halitosis, dental decay, periodontal disease and gingivitis. Anaerobic means living in the absence of air. These types of bacteria are mostly the ones that cause disease.
Some dental issue definitions are:
Bad breath - the odor produced by bacteria living off food particles, each other and dying tissue. Bad breath can also be caused by other more serious health issues. An example of this is diabetes that can cause acidosis which in turn causes bad breath.
Dental decay - caused by the acidic excrement from the bacteria. The tooth is literally being dissolved by chronically being bathed in this acid.
Gingivitis - the inflammation of the gums caused by your own body trying to fight off the invasion of the bacteria.
Periodontal disease - (perio = around, and dontal = tooth) the loss of bone and tissue attachment around the tooth. It is caused by a microbial invasion around the tooth by anaerobic bacteria.
Between the teeth, along the gum line and on the surface of the tongue is where the film of plaque grows best. The odors and acids accumulate in these areas. The plaque is produced by the bacteria. Bad breath is caused by not being able to keep the population of bacteria under control. In most cases poor oral hygiene is the culprit. Cleaning teeth twice daily is the minimum requirement for reducing the population of bacteria. However, meticulous cleaning is difficult. Tooth brushing does not access in between teeth and often causes ridges and grooves along the gum line. Oral irrigating does not cut through the sticky greasy barrier the plaque produces.
Alternately, bad breath is caused by infections from dental decay, gingivitis, or periodontal disease. Once again, poor oral hygiene is the biggest reason for these infections. Unknown to most people, is the fact that improper flossing may take an infection from one part of the mouth and spread it to a healthy part. The infections also produce dead tissue, which add to the food feeding frenzy of the bacteria. The gasses from the dead tissue are what you smell.
There are other factors that contribute to the bacteria and odor besides food and infection. Smoking, mouth breathing, alcohol based mouth washes and certain medications increase dry mouth. Reduced saliva in the dry mouth does not allow your mouth to remove the bacteria that cause the odor.
In addition, the bad breath odor may be from sources other than the oral cavity. Some medical conditions cause bad breath. Infections in the lungs, nasal cavity or sinuses can cause odor that is associated with bad breath. Bad breath in diabetics is a rather common occurrence. And finally, less likely, but still possible, bad breath can be associated with certain conditions related to malfunctioning kidneys and some cancers.
Because bad breath is so repugnant to both the individual who has it as well as those in which they come in contact with, it is important to maintain a thorough oral hygiene regimen that includes cleaning the teeth at least twice, if not three times every day.
By: P Piero DDS
The anaerobic bacteria that live in the mouth cause bad breath or halitosis, dental decay, periodontal disease and gingivitis. Anaerobic means living in the absence of air. These types of bacteria are mostly the ones that cause disease.
Some dental issue definitions are:
Bad breath - the odor produced by bacteria living off food particles, each other and dying tissue. Bad breath can also be caused by other more serious health issues. An example of this is diabetes that can cause acidosis which in turn causes bad breath.
Dental decay - caused by the acidic excrement from the bacteria. The tooth is literally being dissolved by chronically being bathed in this acid.
Gingivitis - the inflammation of the gums caused by your own body trying to fight off the invasion of the bacteria.
Periodontal disease - (perio = around, and dontal = tooth) the loss of bone and tissue attachment around the tooth. It is caused by a microbial invasion around the tooth by anaerobic bacteria.
Between the teeth, along the gum line and on the surface of the tongue is where the film of plaque grows best. The odors and acids accumulate in these areas. The plaque is produced by the bacteria. Bad breath is caused by not being able to keep the population of bacteria under control. In most cases poor oral hygiene is the culprit. Cleaning teeth twice daily is the minimum requirement for reducing the population of bacteria. However, meticulous cleaning is difficult. Tooth brushing does not access in between teeth and often causes ridges and grooves along the gum line. Oral irrigating does not cut through the sticky greasy barrier the plaque produces.
Alternately, bad breath is caused by infections from dental decay, gingivitis, or periodontal disease. Once again, poor oral hygiene is the biggest reason for these infections. Unknown to most people, is the fact that improper flossing may take an infection from one part of the mouth and spread it to a healthy part. The infections also produce dead tissue, which add to the food feeding frenzy of the bacteria. The gasses from the dead tissue are what you smell.
There are other factors that contribute to the bacteria and odor besides food and infection. Smoking, mouth breathing, alcohol based mouth washes and certain medications increase dry mouth. Reduced saliva in the dry mouth does not allow your mouth to remove the bacteria that cause the odor.
In addition, the bad breath odor may be from sources other than the oral cavity. Some medical conditions cause bad breath. Infections in the lungs, nasal cavity or sinuses can cause odor that is associated with bad breath. Bad breath in diabetics is a rather common occurrence. And finally, less likely, but still possible, bad breath can be associated with certain conditions related to malfunctioning kidneys and some cancers.
Because bad breath is so repugnant to both the individual who has it as well as those in which they come in contact with, it is important to maintain a thorough oral hygiene regimen that includes cleaning the teeth at least twice, if not three times every day.
By: P Piero DDS
Are You Suffering From Acne
It is simply one of the toughest trials of adolescence ? having skin covered in unsightly marks. It has driven countless sufferers into the throes of despair, misery and even depression.
It gets worse, because there are three notable things about acne vulgaris, as the inflammation is commonly known, which make it the bane of countless people the world over:
1. It affects all ages ? from adolescence to the latter part of our lives.
2. It strikes all body parts ? face, neck, back, arms etc
3. No one really knows its cause. We know that it affects the sebaceous glands which hold the hair follicles but we are not sure why exactly the unsightly papules are formed.
What is more, untreated acne can turn into cysts and cause scarring. Complications abound and treatments vary from cosmetics to laser treatments costing thousands of dollars.
Are these treatments really needed? There are a few natural steps which the canny sufferer can follow to alleviate the symptoms and even potentially lead an acne free life.
Interested? Read on, all will be revealed.
Vitamins A and E
A leading study in the Clinical Experimental Dermatol has shown that patients with severe acne tend to have lower levels of vitamins A and E in their blood streams. For vitamin A make sure that you eat plenty of fish, liver, carrots, eggs and dark green & yellow vegetables. For vitamin E try eating spinach, sprouts and nuts. You may also want to consider taking supplements to ensure that your chances of fighting off the acne are maximised. It is also thought that Zinc, which is renowned for its immune and anti inflammatory properties, is effective in the fight against acne. Zinc is also thought to help regulate oil glands and the sebum that plays an important part in the formation of this skin condition. Zinc can be found in beef, lamb, pork, crabmeat, turkey, chicken, lobster, clams and salmon. For vegetarians pumpkin seeds offer one of the most concentrated non-meat food sources of zinc but it can also be found in peanuts, beans, wholegrain cereals, brown rice and potatoes.
Sugary foods
Recent studies seem to favour a hypothesis that food and drink high with refined sugar has a part to play in the formation of acne. Foods such as chocolate, sweets and soft drinks produce blood glucose, which in turn causes high levels of insulin which has proven to cause (amongst other things) increased levels of acne. Cutting down on refined sugars will also decrease the chances of diabetes, tooth decay and weight gain, so all round is good advice to follow.
Milk
A number of recent studies published by the American Academy of Dermatology have shown a link between acne and cow?s milk and its derivatives such as yogurts and cheese. It isn?t clear whether this is due to artificial growth hormones fed to the cows or just natural intolerance to non-human milk. If you are suffering acne try cutting down on your milk consumption ? science suggests that you will see an improvement in your acne.
Living with acne is no walk in the park, and the emotional as well as physical effects of the condition are well recognised. Heed the advice within this article, however, and your chances of ridding yourself of this ailment will be maximised.
By: Karen Martin
It gets worse, because there are three notable things about acne vulgaris, as the inflammation is commonly known, which make it the bane of countless people the world over:
1. It affects all ages ? from adolescence to the latter part of our lives.
2. It strikes all body parts ? face, neck, back, arms etc
3. No one really knows its cause. We know that it affects the sebaceous glands which hold the hair follicles but we are not sure why exactly the unsightly papules are formed.
What is more, untreated acne can turn into cysts and cause scarring. Complications abound and treatments vary from cosmetics to laser treatments costing thousands of dollars.
Are these treatments really needed? There are a few natural steps which the canny sufferer can follow to alleviate the symptoms and even potentially lead an acne free life.
Interested? Read on, all will be revealed.
Vitamins A and E
A leading study in the Clinical Experimental Dermatol has shown that patients with severe acne tend to have lower levels of vitamins A and E in their blood streams. For vitamin A make sure that you eat plenty of fish, liver, carrots, eggs and dark green & yellow vegetables. For vitamin E try eating spinach, sprouts and nuts. You may also want to consider taking supplements to ensure that your chances of fighting off the acne are maximised. It is also thought that Zinc, which is renowned for its immune and anti inflammatory properties, is effective in the fight against acne. Zinc is also thought to help regulate oil glands and the sebum that plays an important part in the formation of this skin condition. Zinc can be found in beef, lamb, pork, crabmeat, turkey, chicken, lobster, clams and salmon. For vegetarians pumpkin seeds offer one of the most concentrated non-meat food sources of zinc but it can also be found in peanuts, beans, wholegrain cereals, brown rice and potatoes.
Sugary foods
Recent studies seem to favour a hypothesis that food and drink high with refined sugar has a part to play in the formation of acne. Foods such as chocolate, sweets and soft drinks produce blood glucose, which in turn causes high levels of insulin which has proven to cause (amongst other things) increased levels of acne. Cutting down on refined sugars will also decrease the chances of diabetes, tooth decay and weight gain, so all round is good advice to follow.
Milk
A number of recent studies published by the American Academy of Dermatology have shown a link between acne and cow?s milk and its derivatives such as yogurts and cheese. It isn?t clear whether this is due to artificial growth hormones fed to the cows or just natural intolerance to non-human milk. If you are suffering acne try cutting down on your milk consumption ? science suggests that you will see an improvement in your acne.
Living with acne is no walk in the park, and the emotional as well as physical effects of the condition are well recognised. Heed the advice within this article, however, and your chances of ridding yourself of this ailment will be maximised.
By: Karen Martin
Alternative Medicine The Best Healing Methods
It?s disturbing to me that most people believe prescription drugs are the best healing cure. They will spend years subscribing to this method and still won?t resolve their ailments.
The reason they won?t solve their illness or disease is because prescription drugs are not the right answer. In fact, in most cases, you can create additional problems by using prescription drugs.
Don?t believe it? Then why is it, many times, that when you return to your doctor for another visit, you may get an additional prescription drug to resolve an additional problem?
Your body has a built-in healing system. It will do its job perfectly if you will only do your part by not abusing it. That means feeding it the proper food, exercising regularly, managing stress, adding additional nutrients to your daily regimen and eventually weaning off of any prescription drugs you may be taking.
I share this information with everyone in my articles, I write and submit to directories, on my web site and also on my blog. I also share this information with friends I know who have some major ailments.
What is very disturbing to me is some of these friends are so brainwashed by their doctors that they discourage them from believing the alternative method is not the best.
One friend I talked to about alternative methods has had a severe heart problem for 25 years. He has had by-pass surgery and several other minor surgeries over the years.
He isn?t convinced anything else can resolve his health problem except his doctor and multiple prescription drugs. Yet he has had several life threatening episodes since then.
Another friend I talked to with even more problems feels the same way about his doctor and his medications. Even though he listened to my presentation about my methods, he discussed it with his doctor who advised him to reject my ideas.
I find it hard to understand why a doctor would object to alternative healing methods for their patients which is, by far, the safer way to heal.
But then I guess I should understand because doctors get very limited education about nutrition in all their years in medical school.
Only naturopathic, osteopathic and holistic doctors understand the value of natural medicine cures and remedies for their patients.
The influence that Big Pharma has on this situation, the medical association beliefs and the U.S. Congress being brainwashed by both of these organizations contributes to the sad condition of the country?s health
The new administration of Obama probably will not solve this issue either. There is only one solution to this major health problem and it is ?education?.
There needs to be legislation to set up some kind of an educational program to teach people how to become healthier individuals. If we get that done and we will have a healthier America.
However if this ever gets done it will be a ?miracle?. You have to understand that by educating people to become healthier that means less dependence on drugs is needed.
Less dependence on drugs means less business for drug companies and even less business for doctors and hospitals. You see why I say if that ever happens it will be a ?miracle?.
So what?s the answer to this major health problem here in America? Health researchers, alternative health newsletters written by concerned doctors and other concerned individuals convincing the general public to take personal charge of their health and practicing alternative methods of cures is the only answer.
This is the only way we will get this job done. And believe it or not it is beginning to happen even though it?s a slow process.
More and more people are learning that their doctors are not properly healing them and that prescription drugs are not their solution to wellness.
It may take years for this movement to finally solve our health problem, but I believe it will eventually happen.
By: Sonny Julius
The reason they won?t solve their illness or disease is because prescription drugs are not the right answer. In fact, in most cases, you can create additional problems by using prescription drugs.
Don?t believe it? Then why is it, many times, that when you return to your doctor for another visit, you may get an additional prescription drug to resolve an additional problem?
Your body has a built-in healing system. It will do its job perfectly if you will only do your part by not abusing it. That means feeding it the proper food, exercising regularly, managing stress, adding additional nutrients to your daily regimen and eventually weaning off of any prescription drugs you may be taking.
I share this information with everyone in my articles, I write and submit to directories, on my web site and also on my blog. I also share this information with friends I know who have some major ailments.
What is very disturbing to me is some of these friends are so brainwashed by their doctors that they discourage them from believing the alternative method is not the best.
One friend I talked to about alternative methods has had a severe heart problem for 25 years. He has had by-pass surgery and several other minor surgeries over the years.
He isn?t convinced anything else can resolve his health problem except his doctor and multiple prescription drugs. Yet he has had several life threatening episodes since then.
Another friend I talked to with even more problems feels the same way about his doctor and his medications. Even though he listened to my presentation about my methods, he discussed it with his doctor who advised him to reject my ideas.
I find it hard to understand why a doctor would object to alternative healing methods for their patients which is, by far, the safer way to heal.
But then I guess I should understand because doctors get very limited education about nutrition in all their years in medical school.
Only naturopathic, osteopathic and holistic doctors understand the value of natural medicine cures and remedies for their patients.
The influence that Big Pharma has on this situation, the medical association beliefs and the U.S. Congress being brainwashed by both of these organizations contributes to the sad condition of the country?s health
The new administration of Obama probably will not solve this issue either. There is only one solution to this major health problem and it is ?education?.
There needs to be legislation to set up some kind of an educational program to teach people how to become healthier individuals. If we get that done and we will have a healthier America.
However if this ever gets done it will be a ?miracle?. You have to understand that by educating people to become healthier that means less dependence on drugs is needed.
Less dependence on drugs means less business for drug companies and even less business for doctors and hospitals. You see why I say if that ever happens it will be a ?miracle?.
So what?s the answer to this major health problem here in America? Health researchers, alternative health newsletters written by concerned doctors and other concerned individuals convincing the general public to take personal charge of their health and practicing alternative methods of cures is the only answer.
This is the only way we will get this job done. And believe it or not it is beginning to happen even though it?s a slow process.
More and more people are learning that their doctors are not properly healing them and that prescription drugs are not their solution to wellness.
It may take years for this movement to finally solve our health problem, but I believe it will eventually happen.
By: Sonny Julius
A General Overview on Aromatherapy Massage
The benefits of massage are known to all and sundry. They include relaxation, the improvement of blood circulation, relief of stress and pressure, lessening the effects of muscle tension, and the enhancement of both the physiological and emotional states. Of course it is necessary to include the use of the essential oils. They are known to soothe the body and mind. This is mainly the point of aromatherapy massage. It employs essential oils which are added into the base oil. When used, they are easily absorbed deep into the skin wherein they directly go towards the bloodstream. They may also enter the body when they get inhaled through the nose.
A Point Gets Strengthened
The advantages of massage are popularly known by many. Aromatherapy itself somehow strengthens the fact that massage can truly be therapeutic. The oils that are used are great additions to the effect that it poses. The aromatherapy techniques can either be done by a masseur or by an aroma therapist. Whichever is the case, you have two options too. It is either you go to a spa clinic or the specialist visits you at home.
Getting into Your Choices
The services of the aroma therapist or massage therapist always involve giving you the chance to select the essential oils or blends to be used on you. They can also blend the essential oils as per your request and they may give you what remains so you can bring it home. If you will be seeking this type of massage because you have some problems, then the practitioner will have to use a special mix to help alleviate your worries.
Aromatherapy at Home
The massage itself can be done even within the confines of your home. In fact, the massage oil can simply be prepared. If the oil is to be used to an adult, add 20 up to 25 drops of the essential oil for every two ounce of the base oil. If the oil is for a child, just add 10 up to 12 drops of the essential oil. If a baby is to be massaged, put on 5 up to 6 drops. It is as simple as that!
Available Aromatherapy Materials
Aromatherapy products are sold everywhere. Several companies are manufacturing them nowadays. After all, they are known for their pain relief, cleansing, and healing process advantages both for the mind and the body. There are also a variety of uses to which it applies. The medical arena sees it essential for lifting the depressive mood of the cancer patients. Athletes also enjoy the benefit of such in soothing their tensed muscles. At the same time, it energizes the body.
As you shop around, you will find different products being sold in the market. You will see the aromatherapy components contained in lotions, massage oils, conditioners, shampoos, candles, air diffusers, air fresheners, baby lotions, warm oil burners, laundry products, bath beads, bath salts, shower tablets, and the plug ins. There are products that are meant for both the adults and the children.
Most of the aromatherapy massage produces are safe to use. However, it is still necessary to consult your doctor prior to using any of the products in case you suffer from some special medical circumstances. You may also get in touch with a herbalist for more information on the use of the A General Overview on Aromatherapy Massage
The benefits of massage are known to all and sundry. They include relaxation, the improvement of blood circulation, relief of stress and pressure, lessening the effects of muscle tension, and the enhancement of both the physiological and emotional states. Of course it is necessary to include the use of the essential oils. They are known to soothe the body and mind. This is mainly the point of aromatherapy massage. It employs essential oils which are added into the base oil. When used, they are easily absorbed deep into the skin wherein they directly go towards the bloodstream. They may also enter the body when they get inhaled through the nose.
A Point Gets Strengthened
The advantages of massage are popularly known by many. Aromatherapy itself somehow strengthens the fact that massage can truly be therapeutic. The oils that are used are great additions to the effect that it poses. The aromatherapy techniques can either be done by a masseur or by an aromatherapist. Whichever is the case, you have two options too. It is either you go to a spa clinic or the specialist visits you at home.
Getting into Your Choices
The services of the aromatherapist or massage therapist always involve giving you the chance to select the essential oils or blends to be used on you. They can also blend the essential oils as per your request and they may give you what remains so you can bring it home. If you will be seeking this type of massage because you have some problems, then the practitioner will have to use a special mix to help alleviate your worries.
Aromatherapy at Home
The massage itself can be done even within the confines of your home. In fact, the massage oil can simply be prepared. If the oil is to be used to an adult, add 20 up to 25 drops of the essential oil for every two ounce of the base oil. If the oil is for a child, just add 10 up to 12 drops of the essential oil. If a baby is to be massaged, put on 5 up to 6 drops. It is as simple as that!
Available Aromatherapy Materials
Aromatherapy products are sold everywhere. Several companies are manufacturing them nowadays. After all, they are known for their pain relief, cleansing, and healing process advantages both for the mind and the body. There are also a variety of uses to which it applies. The medical arena sees it essential for lifting the depressive mood of the cancer patients. Athletes also enjoy the benefit of such in soothing their tensed muscles. At the same time, it energizes the body.
As you shop around, you will find different products being sold in the market. You will see the aromatherapy components contained in lotions, massage oils, conditioners, shampoos, candles, air diffusers, air fresheners, baby lotions, warm oil burners, laundry products, bath beads, bath salts, shower tablets, and the plug ins. There are products that are meant for both the adults and the children.
Most of the aromatherapy massage produces are safe to use. However, it is still necessary to consult your doctor prior to using any of the products in case you suffer from some special medical circumstances. You may also get in touch with a herbalist for more information on the use of the essential plant and root extracts. essential plant and root extracts.
By: Fred Quaye
A Point Gets Strengthened
The advantages of massage are popularly known by many. Aromatherapy itself somehow strengthens the fact that massage can truly be therapeutic. The oils that are used are great additions to the effect that it poses. The aromatherapy techniques can either be done by a masseur or by an aroma therapist. Whichever is the case, you have two options too. It is either you go to a spa clinic or the specialist visits you at home.
Getting into Your Choices
The services of the aroma therapist or massage therapist always involve giving you the chance to select the essential oils or blends to be used on you. They can also blend the essential oils as per your request and they may give you what remains so you can bring it home. If you will be seeking this type of massage because you have some problems, then the practitioner will have to use a special mix to help alleviate your worries.
Aromatherapy at Home
The massage itself can be done even within the confines of your home. In fact, the massage oil can simply be prepared. If the oil is to be used to an adult, add 20 up to 25 drops of the essential oil for every two ounce of the base oil. If the oil is for a child, just add 10 up to 12 drops of the essential oil. If a baby is to be massaged, put on 5 up to 6 drops. It is as simple as that!
Available Aromatherapy Materials
Aromatherapy products are sold everywhere. Several companies are manufacturing them nowadays. After all, they are known for their pain relief, cleansing, and healing process advantages both for the mind and the body. There are also a variety of uses to which it applies. The medical arena sees it essential for lifting the depressive mood of the cancer patients. Athletes also enjoy the benefit of such in soothing their tensed muscles. At the same time, it energizes the body.
As you shop around, you will find different products being sold in the market. You will see the aromatherapy components contained in lotions, massage oils, conditioners, shampoos, candles, air diffusers, air fresheners, baby lotions, warm oil burners, laundry products, bath beads, bath salts, shower tablets, and the plug ins. There are products that are meant for both the adults and the children.
Most of the aromatherapy massage produces are safe to use. However, it is still necessary to consult your doctor prior to using any of the products in case you suffer from some special medical circumstances. You may also get in touch with a herbalist for more information on the use of the A General Overview on Aromatherapy Massage
The benefits of massage are known to all and sundry. They include relaxation, the improvement of blood circulation, relief of stress and pressure, lessening the effects of muscle tension, and the enhancement of both the physiological and emotional states. Of course it is necessary to include the use of the essential oils. They are known to soothe the body and mind. This is mainly the point of aromatherapy massage. It employs essential oils which are added into the base oil. When used, they are easily absorbed deep into the skin wherein they directly go towards the bloodstream. They may also enter the body when they get inhaled through the nose.
A Point Gets Strengthened
The advantages of massage are popularly known by many. Aromatherapy itself somehow strengthens the fact that massage can truly be therapeutic. The oils that are used are great additions to the effect that it poses. The aromatherapy techniques can either be done by a masseur or by an aromatherapist. Whichever is the case, you have two options too. It is either you go to a spa clinic or the specialist visits you at home.
Getting into Your Choices
The services of the aromatherapist or massage therapist always involve giving you the chance to select the essential oils or blends to be used on you. They can also blend the essential oils as per your request and they may give you what remains so you can bring it home. If you will be seeking this type of massage because you have some problems, then the practitioner will have to use a special mix to help alleviate your worries.
Aromatherapy at Home
The massage itself can be done even within the confines of your home. In fact, the massage oil can simply be prepared. If the oil is to be used to an adult, add 20 up to 25 drops of the essential oil for every two ounce of the base oil. If the oil is for a child, just add 10 up to 12 drops of the essential oil. If a baby is to be massaged, put on 5 up to 6 drops. It is as simple as that!
Available Aromatherapy Materials
Aromatherapy products are sold everywhere. Several companies are manufacturing them nowadays. After all, they are known for their pain relief, cleansing, and healing process advantages both for the mind and the body. There are also a variety of uses to which it applies. The medical arena sees it essential for lifting the depressive mood of the cancer patients. Athletes also enjoy the benefit of such in soothing their tensed muscles. At the same time, it energizes the body.
As you shop around, you will find different products being sold in the market. You will see the aromatherapy components contained in lotions, massage oils, conditioners, shampoos, candles, air diffusers, air fresheners, baby lotions, warm oil burners, laundry products, bath beads, bath salts, shower tablets, and the plug ins. There are products that are meant for both the adults and the children.
Most of the aromatherapy massage produces are safe to use. However, it is still necessary to consult your doctor prior to using any of the products in case you suffer from some special medical circumstances. You may also get in touch with a herbalist for more information on the use of the essential plant and root extracts. essential plant and root extracts.
By: Fred Quaye
Adult Ear Infection Particularly
Ear infection manifests in adults but not as frequently compared to children. Once the Eustachian tube which is located near the inner ear becomes infected, then adult ear infection can occur. The Eustachian tube functions to equalize pressure between outside and inside the body as well as to connect the inner ear to the nasal passages and drain fluid from the ears. There is more susceptibility to ear infection when the fluid or mucus stores up in the Eustachian tube. A post nasal drip and the common ailment of having a cold can cause infection and fluid build up in the Eustachian tube thereby triggering ear infection.
Being sick is not the only attributing factor to ear infection. Adult ear infection can be bacterial or viral in nature, too. When the infection is viral, it may entail a more intensive treatment whereas bacterial ear infection can be eliminated with antibiotics. An infection in the ear can also occurs when one fails to dry the ears or clean out the water from the ears after a shower. Merely blowing the nose can also cause an infection as the mucus can incidentally be blown into the Eustachian tube as well. Complications can arise from ear infection regardless of the manner it was contracted and it is an advantage if these complications be detected and combated early to prevent their worsening.
The swelling in the ear due to the infection can obstruct sound therefore ear infection can cause temporary hearing loss. This swelling can be triggered by the swollen adenoids which causes the inflammation to go further into the inner ear. The hearing loss, however may not be a cause for worry as healthy hearing can be restored once the infection is eliminated. Pressure and pain as well as fluid in the ear are also some of the common complications that can manifest due to ear infection. No damage is usually instigated but during an infection, fluid build up in other parts of the ears can be permanent although the pressure can be relieved.
Such build up may then require different treatment measures for adult ear infection. Fluid build up and viral or bacterial infection have treatment options that can address the ailment. If the ear infection is caused by swollen adenoids, the adenoids can then be removed as they are not necessary just like the tonsils. Removal of the adenoids usually does not entail any complications. Bacterial infection is easily treatable with antibiotics but in the case of viral ear infection, this may require a more complicated treatment such as a minor surgery called myringotomy. In a myringotomy procedure, a small plastic tube is inserted into the eardrum and this tube acts as a vent to relieve the pressure which is caused by the fluid build up or infection.
This temporary tube falls out after a short time and also acts as a drainage for the remaining fluid in the ear. Adult ear infection may not be just a minor ailment and can in fact cause significant inconvenience thus an adult needs to be aware of preventive measures to ward off this particular condition. Chewing gums with xylitol can help to alleviate and loosen the pressure in the ears as well as nasal sprays containing xylitol may be effective in preventing adult ear infection. Nasal sprays flush out bacteria, pollutants and even allergens that can potentially cause ear infection.
Nasal sprays with xylitol repel bacteria before it has a chance of settling down into the nasal tissue. Awareness about ear infection, how it can affect them as well as preventive and treatment measures is essential for an adult to address this discomforting ailment.
By: Dr Rose Windale
Being sick is not the only attributing factor to ear infection. Adult ear infection can be bacterial or viral in nature, too. When the infection is viral, it may entail a more intensive treatment whereas bacterial ear infection can be eliminated with antibiotics. An infection in the ear can also occurs when one fails to dry the ears or clean out the water from the ears after a shower. Merely blowing the nose can also cause an infection as the mucus can incidentally be blown into the Eustachian tube as well. Complications can arise from ear infection regardless of the manner it was contracted and it is an advantage if these complications be detected and combated early to prevent their worsening.
The swelling in the ear due to the infection can obstruct sound therefore ear infection can cause temporary hearing loss. This swelling can be triggered by the swollen adenoids which causes the inflammation to go further into the inner ear. The hearing loss, however may not be a cause for worry as healthy hearing can be restored once the infection is eliminated. Pressure and pain as well as fluid in the ear are also some of the common complications that can manifest due to ear infection. No damage is usually instigated but during an infection, fluid build up in other parts of the ears can be permanent although the pressure can be relieved.
Such build up may then require different treatment measures for adult ear infection. Fluid build up and viral or bacterial infection have treatment options that can address the ailment. If the ear infection is caused by swollen adenoids, the adenoids can then be removed as they are not necessary just like the tonsils. Removal of the adenoids usually does not entail any complications. Bacterial infection is easily treatable with antibiotics but in the case of viral ear infection, this may require a more complicated treatment such as a minor surgery called myringotomy. In a myringotomy procedure, a small plastic tube is inserted into the eardrum and this tube acts as a vent to relieve the pressure which is caused by the fluid build up or infection.
This temporary tube falls out after a short time and also acts as a drainage for the remaining fluid in the ear. Adult ear infection may not be just a minor ailment and can in fact cause significant inconvenience thus an adult needs to be aware of preventive measures to ward off this particular condition. Chewing gums with xylitol can help to alleviate and loosen the pressure in the ears as well as nasal sprays containing xylitol may be effective in preventing adult ear infection. Nasal sprays flush out bacteria, pollutants and even allergens that can potentially cause ear infection.
Nasal sprays with xylitol repel bacteria before it has a chance of settling down into the nasal tissue. Awareness about ear infection, how it can affect them as well as preventive and treatment measures is essential for an adult to address this discomforting ailment.
By: Dr Rose Windale
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