How to treat Tonsillitis

How to treat Tonsillitis

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Treatment in Allopathy:

Each part of human body is formed to function for the wellness of the body and mind. Sometimes, it is recommended to remove a part of body by surgerical operations. It may be mandatory but if it is not mandatory then one should avoid surgery to remove any part of body. There is a disease known as Tonsillitis usually occurs whenever a season is changed. In this disease, the tonsils are swollen and it becomes uncomfortable to eat and drink through the throat. Even sometimes, the person also suffered with fever during the tonsillitis. 

Let’s understand the tonsils as a part of body. On the backside of throat, there are two lymph nodes which prevent the body from being infected known as tonsils. The following image shows the location of Adenoids and Tonsils.

The tonsils produce white blood cells and help body fight with the bacteria and viruses trying to enter in the body through mouth. Although it is a part of the body’s immune system yet the tonsils are infected sometimes while fighting with the virus or bacteria. The enlargement of Tonsils and Adenoids leads to difficulty in breathing or swallowing and such enlargement is known as tonsillitis. The tonsillitis can be categorized in two types i.e. recurrent and chronic tonsillitis. The disease leads to weakness in muscles and stiffness in neck. The tonsillitis can be identified or diagnosed through physical examination inside the throat. Sometimes, pus is accumulated in the tissues of tonsils and appears as white or yellow patches of skin. The chronic tonsillitis is a persistent infection in regular intervals; may lead to formulation of crypts in the tonsils. The bad breath also affects the surrounding people and the person feels restless.

Allopathic Treatment:

The allopathic treatment includes use of antibiotics to fight bacterial infection and usually a course is recommended by the doctor. If the disease is not cured and remained for long-term then it is also recommended by the doctors to remove the tonsils with surgical operation. Before, the problem exceeds to the level of surgical operations, everyone should start some home remedies whenever tonsillitis starts i.e. gargling with warm salt water several times a day and precautions in taking proper diet not leading to enlargement of tonsils. A lot of drugs available to treat tonsillitis and strep throat. Each medicine has its own benefits, side-effects, precautions, and dosage explained on the website https://www.webmd.com/drugs/condition-83-Strep. The healthcare professional may prescribe penicillin for treating bacterial infections with the combination of medicines like acetaminophen or ibuprofen for better results.

Home Remedies for Tonsillitis:

Natural remedies for treatment of tonsillitis include (a) taking plenty of rest with sound sleep of at least 7 hours, (b) avoid making excess physical work during the disease, (c) Drink more water and plenty of fluids to stay hydrated, (d) Gargling with lukewarm salt water several times a day, (e) taking honey to heal the infections from bacteria, (f) take omega-3 foods, nuts and seeds, unrefined oils, herbs like ginger, turmeric, and garlic to boost immune system of body. There are a lot of natural remedies found effective in treatment of tonsillitis. A syrup of fresh lime with warm water, honey and salt can be sipped slowly twice a day to cure tonsillitis. Secondly, in case there is constipation with tonsillitis then carrot juice being rich in Vitamin A can be effective. Cucumber and beet are also effective remedy as both increase the resistance of body to fight toxicity.

Stay far from Medicines and adopt following herbal remedies:

The herbal remedies can also be taken such as the bark of babul can be taken to cure throat disorders. It is generally recommended to avoid consumption of curd and buttermilk during tonsillitis. The drink of Tulsi or basil leaves can also be used with adding 2 grams of black pepper as it will increase the building immunity to fight with germs. The drink made from 10 to 12 basil leaves (boiled in one glass water) with adding lemon, honey, and black pepper helps in fast relief from tonsillitis. The Ayurveda [ii] recommends use 1 gram of Sphatika powder in lukewarm water. The Sphatika is antibiotic and antiseptic. Further, Khadiradi tablets can also be taken five times a day. In case of chronic tonsillitis, the Agastya Rasayana is generally recommended, one teaspoon mixed with honey; twice a day; for at least three months.

Homeopathy Treatment:

The homeopaths[iii] also recommend a few best medicines which have no side-effects. The medicines are recommended on the basis of symptoms. The Arsenic Alb is recommended when the patient feels more restlessness and thrist. The Belladonna is recommended when the throat is found red in physical examination. The Heaper Sulph is recommended if the pus is also accumulated in the tonsils. The Merc Sol is recommended in case of sweating and the Baryta Carb is recommended if the tonsillitis is occurred due to an exposure to cold.

Yoga Postures to treat Tonsillitis:

The best yoga asanas for the fast relief are Matsyasana, Paryankasana, and Simhasana. Alongwith Yoga, the person should also take proper diet and hygienic care to cure tonsillitis. The proper diet includes taking lukewarm vegetable and fruit juices sipped slowly, avoiding very hot and very cold foods, avoiding sweets and fried food materials.

*Copyright © 2018 Dr. Lalit Kumar. All rights reserved. 

    Note: The information in this article is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible solutions, precautions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of any remedy is safe, appropriate or effective for any person. A healthcare professional should be consulted before using each remedy or medicine or change in diet or discontinuing of any course or treatment.

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References:

(i) The above image is captured from an article, “Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids” written by Udayan K. Shah, MD, Professor, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University; Chief, Division of Otolaryngology, Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children; retrieved from https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/children-s-health-issues/ear,-nose,-and-throat-disorders-in-children/enlarged-tonsils-and-adenoids on dated 18th March, 2018.

[ii] The information is retrieved from an Ayurveda website i.e. https://www.ayurvedatreatments.co.in/ayurvedatreatments/index.php/407-ayurvedic-treatment-for-tonsillitis on dated 18th March, 2018.

[iii] The information is retrieved from the webpage of Homeopathic Doctor i.e. https://www.homeopathicdoctor.co.in/5-best-homeopathic-medicines-for-tonsillitis/

Self-treatment of Impotence in Male Persons

Self-treatment of Impotence in Male Persons

Impotence in India:

Everyone shy from disclosing diseases particularly if it is related to prestige. Even if there is no sexual disease or weakness, one can take remedies and medicines with consulting health professionals to improve the sex power. In most of the streets in market of major cities of India like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai etc; there are advertisements on wall regarding specialists providing treatment to such diseases related to men. After crossing the age of 40, the immunity of the body reduces to a great extent if a person had not followed healthy life-style. The common diseases which come from obesity including diabetes, heart diseases, hypertension etc; also contribute in the level of impotency. With the passage of time, now there is lack of shyness regarding making a talk upon sex, particularly in metro cities of India. In married life of a person, the love starts to reduce if there are problems relating to impotency and the relationships prune to be doubtful in the eyes of each other. The kids are suffering due to lack of knowledge and with exposure to TV, Internet, Cinema, and Company of elders they try to get more and more knowledge which may be right or wrong. In today’s world, it is fact that the lack of knowledge or bad habits or other many reasons lead to impotence in married men and then the chances of divorce also increased. According to a recent report (provided in references), around 20 to 30 percent marriages in India are breaking up for want of satisfaction in sexual life.

Impotence in Developed Nations:

In developed nations like United States, Japan, Russia most of the people treat diseases taking drugs which have long-term side-effects on body. In case of sexual weakness, most of the male persons shy and hesitate to share and discuss the disease because it expresses their inability to keep spouse happy. There are kids who are totally unaware about the adolescence' changes in body and sometimes took these changes as disease and start taking medicines. If someone realizes the sexual weakness, what should be done? Should he/she run for the medication? The medication and meditation both can be used to cure the health of the person. The self-treatment with prevention of food as per recommendations of Doctors, can help in fast recovery from disease. 

Erectile Dysfunction:

The impotence is self-diagnosable and after it is realized that the disease is taking place, instead of getting worried start working to reduce it. The major symptom is inability to get or keep on erection firm enough for sexual inter-course. According to the American Diabetes Association, it is found that 13 million men in the United States have low testosterone levels and 70% of those men erectile dysfunction. The improper functioning of the germinal glands affects the whole life-current and leads to male problems like impotence (erectile dysfunction), sexual asthenia, low sperm count, premature ejaculation etc. A male person suffering from such disease should undergo a treatment as earliest as possible. But the fear of consulting right health -professional and hesitation to have discussion on disease; makes the situation worsened. 

Ayurveda for treating impotence:

In India, China, Pakistan and other Asian countries, people prefer Ayurveda and there are numerous herbs to cure male problems and usually Ashwa gandha, Damiana, Agnus castus, Caladium, Titanium etc. are recommended on the basis of physical state of a male person. These herbs are beneficial to improve the vital power and also act upon the ageing effects of tissues. However, it is must to have strong digestive system to consume such herbs.  

Homeopathy for treating impotence:

In Germany, Canada, and other countries where Homeopathy is useful, there are various bio-composition, salts,  and homeopathic medicines to cure impotence or Erectile Dysfunction. Usually the medicines used are Agnus castus, Argentum nitricum, Caladium, Causticum, Lycopodium, Selenium metallicum, and Staphysagria. These medicines are safe to digestive system and have very less side effects if taken wrong medicine. However, the medicine in Homeopathy is recommended on the basis of physical and mental properties of a person and symptoms matching to a particular medicine. The Erectile Dysfunction is a type of impotence in which a male person fails in satisfying the female in sexual intercourse.

The spiritual experience can also be used by a male person to recover fast from the Erectile Dysfunction. The major cause of an erection is the increased blood flow to the penis and the flow of blood is regulated through mind. The mental state is required to be stabilized to treat the disease of Erectile Dysfunction. The meditation cures the stress and depression which ultimately cures various diseases.

In Allopathy, the major medicine usually recommended is Sildenafil, sold as Viagra. The drug is vasodilator which means it relaxes the arteries for few time and allows more blood to flow into the penis; however the drug has some side effects like headache, flushing, visual changes, backache and vertigo.

*Copyright © 2018 Dr. Lalit Kumar. All rights reserved.

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Disclaimer: The information in this article is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible solutions, precautions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of any remedy is safe, appropriate or effective for any person. A healthcare professional should be consulted before using each remedy or medicine or change in diet or discontinuing of any course or treatment.

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References:

https://joettecalabrese.com/blog/low-libido-low-sperm-count-erectile-dysfunction-homeopathy-saves-day/

http://imperialclinics.com/permanent-homeopathic-cures-erectile-dysfunction.html

https://www.homeopathicdoctor.co.in/impotence-or-erectile-dysfunction/

http://www.thehealthsite.com/sexual-health/more-and-more-indian-marriages-breaking-up-due-to-erectile-dysfunction/

An idea to remain young forever

An idea to Remain Young Forever

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is not much difficult but instead of a healthy lifestyle keeping the skin without wrinkles is complicated. The Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty while talking on the NDTV Channel explained how a fruit Papaya can help in improving metabolism and digestion. A person with a good stomach without any disorder can easily flush out toxins and tone the skin stay without wrinkles. Everyone should add healthy and good fruits to the diet to improve digestion. 

Why do the citizens of developed nations such as the United States of America (USA) spend a lot of money on skincare products?

It is true that black skin cannot be made white by using medicines. There is no magic formula to stay young forever as the skin gets rashes after a point of time, known as aging. However, the citizens of developed nations and rich people having luxurious lifestyles prefer to use tips for staying young as far as skin is concerned. What are the tips? A few tips are so easy to adopt and anyone can adopt without spending money. However, it requires time management i.e. with devoting more time to care for body and mind. For example, sleeping well and eating healthy homemade food; requires more time to devote and the lifestyle with such scheduled tasks makes the person stay young for more period of life. 

Today everyone desires both longevity and looking smart. Regular exercise with a disciplined schedule can definitely make a person live long along with sustainable health.

Ayurveda for longevity:

The Ayurveda has its own benefits to keep someone healthy by balancing "Vaat-Kaff-Pitta". One should use three basic things in life i.e. diet, sleep, and self-mastery for maintaining good health and longevity. The spiritual masters tell us, "What you eat, how you cook when you eat, and even the company whenever you eat; affects your health and longevity.

Using spices in a proper way:

Even the use of spices works as tools to a healthy life like:
Using Black Pepper in food makes the body's power to absorb more nutrients.
Using turmeric in every dish works as an excellent antioxidant.

Homeopathy to treat symptoms of old age:

Homeopathy makes someone live healthy by diagnosing symptoms of diseases (if any) and using homeopathic medicines and salts to get recovered at the earliest.

Diet plan according to naturopathy:

Naturopathy makes someone use a proper diet chart to keep a healthy body and sound mind with using yoga. Whatever the priorities of life, whatever situations someone faces, one thing should always be kept in mind that time will never come back & everyone should enjoy each moment with full concentration.

Care of body and mind:

If your body works well with full immunity, then it becomes easier to maintain peace of mind. It is a must to take adequate sleep for the proper care of body and mind. 

What can you do to make the body works well - 

(i) Protect your skin from ultraviolet rays of Sun:

It is fact that proper care of skin prevents us from aging and wrinkles. The skin is the reflection of health. The practice of exercise and yoga including meditation prevents the skin from wrinkles. The loose skin or dark circles are signs of aging.

(ii) Cleanse your face at least twice a day,

(iii) Minimize use of beauty products or makeup,

(iv) Improve circulation of blood by taking a long breath after every half hour

(v) Drink Lemon Water at least once in a day,

(vi) Hydrate your body by drinking maximum water,

(vii) Exfoliate every 3-4 days,

(viii) Nourish your body by eating leafy green vegetables

Eating green vegetables reduces allergies and dry skin. Never take excess salt because the salt also harms the body. 

(ix) Detoxify your skin using a clay mask at least once a week,

(x) Moisturize your skin after cleansing and bathing.

 *Copyright © 2018 Dr. Lalit Kumar. All rights reserved. 

This content is written by Dr. Lalit Kumar Setia; a renowned author and trainer. He completed his Doctorate in Commerce from Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra and MBA in Information Technology from GJU, Hisar. He also wrote two books, 15 research papers, and organized more than 200 Training Courses during his working period since 2006 in Haryana Institute of Public Administration, Gurugram. The article is published on 16th November 2017, and last updated on 24th November 2021. The writer can be contacted on lalitkumarsetia@gmail.com 

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