Queries on boils: I get repeated boils and doctor given me some antibiotics but when I stop taking medicines the boils appears elsewhere. Blood test result was like slightly elevated wbc count, calcium and protein level was also elevated. Is it serious? (1) - Apr 18, 2007 Boils are the result of your body's inability to eliminate properly. When your body cannot eliminate well, there will be depositions of toxins elsewhere --joints, muscles, organ systems etc...
Treatment for heartburn: What is good for acid reflex, burning of the throat? (1) - Apr 18, 2007 Acid reflux is a mechanical disorder, caused by the weakening of the esophagus, changes in dietary regimen and lifestyle. An infusion of peppermint, aniseed and lavender in equal amounts is helpful...
How to measures blood sugar level: What is the normal blood sugar level before food and after food? When is the best time to measure it? (3) - Apr 17, 2007 You can measure your blood sugar levels in a pathological laboratory or at home if you have a blood glucose monitoring device. Normal range of blood glucose: Fasting: 70-90mg/dl Postprandial: 70-140mg/dl Fasting blood sugar level should be measured in the morning...
Remedies for heart worms for pet: Can anyone help? My dog has heart worms; the medicine I got from the Vet isn’t working. Does anyone know anything else I can try? Please help. (2) - Apr 17, 2007 Heart worms weaken the immune functions in dogs. So it is very important to feed your pets, a healthy diet...
Remedies for nail fungus: Need a cure for nail fungus. (1) - Apr 17, 2007 Apply tea tree oil on the affected nail to treat the fungus, as tea tree oil has natural antifungal and antiseptic properties. Soak your feet in warm water mixed with apple cider vinegar for 15-20 minutes...
Treatment for cold and cough: My son had a cold for 2 months. No prescription works. He sounds really flemmy and cough is real flemmy and now he has yucky stuff coming from his eyes. No fever but his nose runs and he is really not feeling good. (1) - Apr 17, 2007 Mix honey with a tsp of ginger powder and give this to your child 3 times a day. Prepare mild herbal tea using water, tea, freshly grated ginger, honey, and 1 whole pepper...
Remedies for swollen thumb: Bump on thumb joint along with swelling. Any thoughts on what to do about it. It’s very painful using a pen. (2) - Apr 17, 2007 Arnica cream and homeopathic Arnica is very effective for all types of sprains and bruises but if you don't have access to this herb then ice and heat alternating three minutes cold to 7 minutes hot will help increase the blood supply to the area and this in turn will speed the reduction in swelling, there is always pain with swellings as the internal tissues are forced to expand to contain the added pressure of fluid which occurs with internal damage. A supportive crepe bandage may also help you...
Cures for yellow hands and feet: How to get rid of yellowish hands and feet?? (3) - Apr 16, 2007 The first step is to determine the cause of your yellow hands and feet. If your diet contains high amounts of yellow vegetables and excess beta carotenes, then this could be the issue...
Questions on boils: Lack of which proteins in the body could form or cause boils. (3) - Apr 16, 2007 Boils are not caused by protein lack. Having a diet full of fresh fruit and vegetables with plenty of pure water and deep breathing together with Vitamin C would help prevent a recurrence of boils and washing and showering using a non-residual body wash rather than soaps would also help...
Queries on flaky skin patches: My 15 month old has red flaky skin patches behind his knees is this from sweating? He is a little on the chubby side. What can I do for this? (1) - Apr 16, 2007 Avoid using soap; keep the area clean by sponging and use a baby powder to keep the area dry. Consult a specialist to diagnose the exact cause for these flaky patches as these can be due to sweating, plaque psoriasis, eczema or other skin conditions...