GUAVA LEAVES EFFECTIVE FOR SKIN ITCH

Many people are having skin itchiness and this itch can lead to a more serious skin problems when not treated immediately. In many cases, the use of anti allergy drugs are common but in some cases, the use of these drugs are no longer needed when you know the basic medical cure for skin itchiness. For treatment of skin itchiness, use guava leaves in getting rid of the itch instantly. For this medical procedure, we will be needing the following:

1. 10 pieces young guava leaves.

2. hot water in a basin.

3. dry cloth.

Medical Procedure:

1. place all the guava leaves into the basin with hot water. Leave the leaves there for about 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Remove the leaves from the basin of hot water. Let the water cool down its hotness.

3. Dip the cloth into the basin and rub the places in your body where there is itchiness.

This medical procedure is effective and cost efficient also. Using guava leaves is the best solution to fight skin itchiness in an instant. But when the itchiness continues, it would be best to consult a skin doctor immediately.

WHEN MEDICAL DUTY CALLS

This month, I was assigned to do the rounds in the hospital as a resident pediatrician for a government hospital. As a roving doctor in the hospital, I was required by the medical director to wear the appropriate nursing uniform or scrub while I am doing my rounds. My colleagues in the medical profession are already wearing their scrubs uniforms while working in the hospital.

I know the wearing a scrub in the hospital is very ideal and it also serves as a uniform for medical practitioners while on duty in the hospital. I was looking for my male nursing scrub because I had these when I worked in the hospital before. My lab coat is also needed right now. It is my first day in the hospital and I need to do what is right when medical duty calls.

AMPALAYA EFFECTIVE IN LOWERING BLOOD SUGAR

In today's generation, many people are already suffering from high blood sugar and that means that it would lead to diabetes. In the medical news lately, many people are now type 2 diabetes due to high sugar in take and even hereditary in nature. Diabetes is a silent killer and can cause medical problems to patients with high blood sugar.

There are many available medicines that are good and effective in lowering blood sugar gradually. These medicines do help but can also lead to another health problems in the future. It is advisable to use natures way in healing ones body. It has been studied and proven that ampalaya is very effective in reducing blood sugar, faster than synthetic drugs that are available in drugstores nationwide. In treating high blood sugar, here are the things needs:

1. Ampalaya vegetable around 2 kilos.
2.water hot.

Procedure:

1. Chop the ampalaya in small pieces. No need to peel the green part because it is the main source of the nutrient that can lower blood sugar.
2. Submerge the entire chopped ampalaya in hot water. Let it stay there for 5 minutes until the hotness of the water cools down
3. Drink the water at least 3 times a day. It can be doubled depending on the patience tolerance to the bitter taste of the ampalaya.

This is one healthy drink that is already proven to lower blood sugar of people and minimizing the risk of having diabetes in the near future.

SALT BRUSHING EFFECTIVE REMEDY FOR BAD BREATH

Many of us are using commercial toothpaste in our brushing of our teeth. Toothpaste really helps get rid of bad breath. But toothpaste alone is not enough to remove the odor in our mouth. Many people brush their teeth and yet the odorous smell still remains. Dental check up is advisable to people with bad breath. Bad breath is a simple health problem that can easily be solved. In this dental remedy we will be needing the following materials:

1. toothbrush
2. water and a class
3. toothpaste
4. salt

Procedures:

1. Brush teeth using commercial toothpaste.
2. Before brushing, apply a pinch of salt in top of the toothpaste.
3. brush teeth properly, reaching the hard to reach spots our teeth.
4. Rinse mouth with clean water several times.

This health remedy is very advisable to people with dental problems. The magic of salt gets rid of mouth bacteria and germs too. It is advisable to brush teeth every after meals.

APPLE JUICE EFFECTIVE AGAINST DENGUE FEVER

Dengue cases, in various hospitals, are increasing rapidly. Patients usually experience fever that is fluctuating or irregular. Patients with dengue fever have visible marks like spots of red that are scattered all over the patients body. Dengue fever is very dangerous and can kill a patient if no medical help is given to the patient.

In fighting dengue, tawa-tawa water is best because it increases the platelets of the patient. In many cases or even in severe cases tawa-tawa water is always ideal but there is much better than tawa-tawa water. This is just a recent discovery that apple juice helps patients recover quickly. For the apple juice, here are the things that needed:

5 pieces red apples
1 juice extractor
1/2 cup water

Procedure:

Chop apples in small sizes. Place the apples in the juice extractor and extarct the juice. Add 1/2 cup water to make more juice made of apple. It is advisable that when dengue fever is diagnosed, apple juice should be given to patients immediately to prevent blood platelet decrease. Freshness is the key in making apple juice.

Apple juice should be taken every 4 hours and continuous drinking of water and other hydrating fluids. It is also advisable that patients with dengue fever should eat and with the continues drinking of apple juice. Apple juice is effective against dengue fever.

CORNSTARCH EFFECTIVE REMEDY AGAINST ARMPIT ITCHINESS

Fungal infection is said the main cause of itchiness that is experienced in the armpit areas. Naturally, our armpit sweats and when does is, it creates a watery part in our armpit that is a conducive part for fungal infestation. When itchiness is experienced in our armpit areas, it best to use cornstarch as itchiness remover. Cornstarch as been widely used in the herbal medicine world as a treatment for armpit itchiness.

Armpit itchiness is very common skin disease that is curable by cornstarch. When using cornstarch as itchiness remover, it would be best not to use any commecial brand deodorant for it might cause more infection in the armpit area. Always keep the armpits dry from sweat and water. The it is right to apply cornstarch as treatment for armpit itchiness.

TOOTHACHE REMEDY

Tooth decay is always the main cause why our teeth aches. There are readily available medicines right now that can ease the pain in our tooth. But these medicines can sometime be expensive. The herbal world has a simple solution for toothache and that is why the help of vinegar.

For this medical procedure, these are the things needed

1. 2 tbsp of vinegar

2. glass of water

3. towel

When the pain starts, gargle vinegar for about 3 minutes. Target the painful area. Let the vinegar stay in the area for about 3 minutes then rinse with water.

HERBAL REMEDY FOR FIBROSITIS

Fibrositis describes as inflammation of the smell, tough, muscular nodules between the shoulder blades. When these muscles become stressed and tense, smell buds of tissue protrude through weak spots in the muscles' membranous capsule, becoming pinched and short of blood. The nodules cause pain locally and can also press on nerves, sending a toothache-like pain (neuralgia) down the arm.

Treatment

1. Sleeping on fern or in soft mattress
2. Poultice of hot cabbage.
3. Acupuncture is also ideal for a relief of pain.

ABCESSES AND BOILS MEDICAL REMEDY

ABSCESSES AND BOILS
An abscess is the center of a suppuration or pus collected within a tissue. A boil is a furuncle. Boils and abscess are characterized by pain, heat and swelling.

Water Treatment:
1. Hot compress for 30 minutes, 2 times a day until the abscess or boil has ripened.
2. Hot seat bath for 30 minutes, 2 times a day if the abscess or boil is on or around the rectal area.

ROAD SAFETY FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE

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Handicapped people requires extra special care. That is why NMEDA gives information on road safety and correct consciousness towards travel. In many occasion, NMEDA been help people get that right information. My uncle was a handicapped for about 12 years already. The doctor told him that he has to be stationed in a wheelchair due to a road accident that badly injured his left leg. He was severly injured because of that accident. The bone doctor told him that walking would be a problem for him because of the accident.

We were supposed to acquire a wheelchair using the catalogs in the Internet. But the doctor told us to better get a QAP assurance that the wheelchair is fit for my uncle. The Quality Assurance Program (QAP) is the only nationally recognized accreditation program for the Adaptive Mobility Equipment Industry. It is like a testing program that certifies that the product that you are acquiring is bestfit for a handicapped person. The assurance that the QAP provides is very good for a product, such as a wheelchair. The biggest advantage in buying in a NMEDA qualified dealer is that they conduct on site evaluation to custom fit vehicles to your specific needs.

Every time we travel, we are assured that my uncle is safe and sound in our car. It would take more years before my uncle can start to walk again. That was his physical therapist told him. With the NMEDA information and QAP assurance, we know that we are buying the right thing for my uncle's special condition.

HERBAL BENEFITS OF AMPALAYA

It has been proven that Ampalaya is the best way to combat diabetes. It has been used as herbal medicine to treat patients with high blood sugar. But that is not all for this vegetable. Ampalaya is also best to combat other sicknesses and illnesses of the human body.

Herbal Benefits of Ampalaya:

• Good for rheumatism and gout
• And diseases of the spleen and liver
• Aids in lowering blood sugar levels
• Helps in lowering blood pressure
• Relives headaches
• Disinfects and heals wounds & burns
• Can be used as a cough & fever remedy
• Treatment of intestinal worms, diarrhea
• Helps prevent some types of cancer
• Enhances immune system to fight infection
• For treatment of hemorrhoids
• Is an antioxidant and parasiticide
• Is antibacterial and antipyretic

In my clinic, I always tell my patients to eat ampalaya and include it in their daily menu for it is safe and healthy for the body.

TOTAL RELAXATION IS THE BEST REMEDY FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, HYPERTENSION AND LIVER CANCER

In this generation, many people are working almost 24 hours a day. Non-stop working can always lead to stress and other body illnesses. According to a medical study, an average person sleeps only around 5 hours a day. The correct sleep should be around 7 to 8 hours. With this number of hours, our body can have the total relaxation it needs to stay healthy.

But aside from lowering blood pressure and hypertension, sleeping is also good for our liver. Liver cancer can be avoided by sleeping. It is because our liver is a self repairing organ. It starts to heal itself starting 11 pm until 3 am. When we are still awake during these hours, it can be very dangerous to our health.

The key to having a healthy body is to have the correct number of hour sleep.

ANGINA PREVENTION

Angina is a heart pain caused by lack of oxygen running in the blood vessels going to the heart. it is also said that angina is caused by partially blocked coronary arteries feeding insufficient blood to the heart. Angina can sometime be linked by indigestion. But medical doctors must be cautious about it. Chest pains can also be felt by patients who are suffering from angina heart problem.

Angina prevention:

1. Maintain a healthy lifestyle and lose weight, if necessary.
2. Stop smoking and have a regular cholesterol and blood pressure check-ups.
3. Take regular gentle exercise. When chest pains are felt, stop slowly.
4. Consider counseling or anger management for emotional outburst.
5. Drink water often, avoid dehydrating your body.

There are nitrate drugs to control angina. These come in as skin patches, sprays and tablets to dissolve under the tongue. Transplant surgery can give some patients a new ease in life by the replacement of the blocked coronary arteries with a new vessels fashioned from veins taken from the legs. This medical procedure can also be stressful to patients experiencing angina.

DEALING WITH MALE IMPOTENCY

Most of may patient who visit me in my clinic are asking me about male enhancement pills that they can use to make them potent or incapacity to produce human beings in this world. In the medical world, we doctors would advise to our patients who are experiencing problem with their sexual drive should try the natural way of dealing the issue. Here are some tips to make your body healthy and cope up with the potency issue:

1. Stay away from liquors, smoking and other vices that might lead to poor health.
2. Sleep early. Stress can cause impotency to males.
3. Water therapy. Drink 10-15 glasses of water. Hydrate your body well.
4. Medicine supplements or multivitamins.

Right now, there many readily available male enhancement pills that are available in the market. These health boosters for men are indeed very helpful in making a man potent in his sexual life. There are also other men that are trying several male enhancement pills without medical consultancy. It would still be best to consult your doctor before taking any male enhance pills. These pills are also helpful in making a man potent.

ENEMA: MEDICAL PROCEDURE

ENEMA
The introduction of mater into the colon to stimulate bowel activity and to cleanse the bowels.

Effects:
1. Stimulate peristalsis or bowel activity.
2. Cleanses the colon, usually done before test and x-rays of the colon or any of the abdominal organs.
3. Relieves gas pain.

Things needed:
1. Enema can be with tubing or rectal tip.
2. Lubricant (oil or mild soap)
3. Toilet paper.
4. Plastic sheet or old newspaper.
5. Salt-1 tablespoon for a liter or about 4 cups of water.
6. Towels.
7. Bedpan if patient is unable to go to the toilet.
8. Bedside commode.

Procedure:
1. Enema can be given in bed or in padded floor if bedroom is far from the toilet bowl.
2. Give privacy to the patient if done outside of the bedroom.
3. Place the plastic sheet or newspaper under the patient’s buttocks.
4. Turn the patient on the left side with knees flexed. Cover the patient, exposing only the rectal area.
5. Fill up the enema can with warm water, and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Allow the solution to flow through the tubing to remove the air before inserting the rectal tip.
6. Lubricate the rectal tip with oil or mild soap to make it easy to insert.
7. Insert lubricated rectal tip into the rectum allowing the water to flow slowly into the colon. The height of the can should only be 11/2 feet or 18 inches from the patient’s rectum.
8. Control the rate and pressure of the solution going into the rectum raising and lowering the enema can slowly. If the patient complains of a desire to expel the fluid, stop the flow for a few seconds by pinching the tubing and let the patient open his mouth. Let him breathe through the mouth and relax.
9. As much as possible let him hold all the solution in as long as he can before expelling the water.
10. Remove the enema tip slowly and wrap it with tissue paper. Assist patient in the toilet or give a bedpan if unable to go to the toilet bowl.
11. Observe the return flow for the effect of the enema.
12. Repeat procedure until all solution is gone or until the return flow is clear.
13. Wash and dry patient and make him comfortable. Observe patient’s condition and reaction.
14. Clean up the area, wash and boil the enema can, tubing and rectal tip before putting it away. Be sure the rubber tubing is dry before keeping it.

Precaution:
Enemas should not be given freely. Unless indicated and ordered by the physician, it will do more harm than good.

MEDICAL SOLUTION FOR IMPOTENCY

Many men are are experiencing this health problem. Potency is something that men are facing right now. In recent studies, more and more males are experiencing this problem. But actually, this health problem can be solved with the use of medicines or medications, supplements and even natural health method.

The most widely used right now in solving male impotency is the use of medicines and supplements. There are Natural Male Enhancement medicines and supplements that can be used. There are widely used because of the immediate effect to the patient taking the medicine. But it is advisable to talk to a doctor before taking the medicine or the supplement. Natural Male Enhancement is also very much available in the many drugstores. Natural Male Enhancement has helped many patients achieve that potency level of being productive.

Aside from the medications, patients can also try the natural method of treating impotency. This is by eating healthy foods. Avoid fatty and salty foods. Drink plenty of water. Water therapy is really advised by doctors to patients that are experiencing impotency. There are also detailed procedures that patients can follow. This procedure is available in many doctors' clinic. Being healthy is the key of avoiding impotency.

HEAT STROKE

In this climate that we have, we can easily experience heat stroke. heat stroke is caused by too much heat in our body and it can be very deadly in most cases. To prevent from heat stroke here are some health tips that you can do:

1. Always bring an umbrella or anything that can cover your body from the scorching heat.
2. Avoid walking from 10 am to 2 pm or when the sun is very hot for it can also cause sun burn to our skin.
3. When you feel hot, water therapy is always the best solution for the heat that our body is feeling.
4. Always try to take a little rest when you feel tired because of the heat. Relaxing the body can help prevent heat stroke.

Always keep in mind that we always need the right protect to avoid heat stroke.

CALAMANSI JUICE EFFECTIVE FOR BODY ODOR

BODY ODOR is a poor health condition due to the poor hygiene. Usually body odor starts in our armpits because of sweat. But this poor health condition can be cure with the use of calamansi juice. For this treatment, here are the things needed:

2 pieces calamansi
1 small container
towel
water for pre-cleaning process

Procedure:

1. Clean the armpits thoroughly with water and soap.
2. Wipe the armpits with dry towel. Make sure that the armpits are clean and dry.
3. Squeeze slowly the the calamansi juice into the armpit surface. Let it dry for about 3 minutes.
4 Do not rinse the dried calamansi juice in armpit. This will serve as a deodorant for the entire.

When under this treatment, it is advisable that avoid using commercial brand deodorants for it might cause a reaction with the calamansi treatment of the armpit.

HERBAL TREATMENT OF COLIC

Colic refers to the pain resulting from a powerful contractions in the stomach walls of the colon. The cause for the pain is generally because of inflammation arising from irritant such as unsuitable food or drinks, harmful bacteria and their toxins, wind or an emotional upset causing fear, rage or deep anxiety. Less often, a blockage impending the passage of waste to the rectum may be possible. This is how basically we experience colic or stomach wall pains. To treat this sickness you will be needing the following;

1. Cabbage Juice. A cabbage juice is a very effective juice that a patient can drink to ease the pain of the muscular walls in the stomach. it is advised that to drink cabbage juice before meals or when the pain starts to arise. A week of treatment by drinking cabbage is always preferred.

2. Aloe Vera Juice. Aloe Vera has been used for wide range of medicine ingredient. No wonder the juice from the aloe vera can also be a herbal treatment for colic. 2 glassful a day is ideal. It is also suggested to add some other herbs like lime-flowers, lavander, mallow and marjoram is place in a liter aloe vera juice.

When the pain persist, you must always seek immediate help from a physician.

MEDICINE THE OLD WAY

I still do my charity medical missions even now. Many doctors were asking me about my agenda of still doing the charity mission, considering the distance of the locations that I have to do just to do some charitable medical missions. Basically, I am very much amazed with how the local people in a remote location able to find a remedy for their illnesses.

Just like malaria. We all know how it can do much damage on our health and the effects of it when not treated immediately. There are many cases that patients that neglected their condition lead to deaths. But there is one remote area where locals have already developed immunity to the sickness or the malaria strain. Their blood has adopted top to malaria and there were no cases registered in their local health center. Aside that, they have also used the wonders of herbal medicines to cure their sicknesses.

They use garlic for their high blood pressure, tawa-tawa grass for dengue fever attacks, coconut fresh water to get rid of their kidney stones and others more. I really learn much medicines when I do my charity work or medical missions in the provinces or rural areas.

IMPETIGO

This is a highly contagious infection of the skin, most often seen in children. it comes about when germs from an established impetigo lesion, either elsewhere on the body of from another sufferer, invade the outer skin layer. These bacteria usually staphylococci or streptococci, enter via small crack or cut, causing itchy, scabby lesions on the face and elsewhere.

To prevent impetigo here are the things that you should do:

1. try to avoid contact with people who are already infected by impetigo.
2. Keep your skin always clean and dry.
3 Treat small cuts and grazes are soon as they occur.
4. If you noticed any thing similar to the above-mentioned, it is advised to visit a doctor for immediate medical treatment.

HERBAL REMEDY AGAINST MOUTH ULCERS

It has been proven that cabbage juice is best to fight mouth ulcers. Sip the cabbage juice and and let is stay in the affected areas in the mouth for about 1-2 minutes before swallowing it. It would also be ideal to place some mints into the cabbage juice to add flavor to the mixture.

Aside from the cabbage juice, you can also use carrot leaves to solve mouth ulcers. Boil 10 leaves of carrot and place the water in a jar and let it cool. Use the carrot leaves water as mouthwash and gargle the water every morning or every after brushing of teeth. Another herbal remedy for mouth ulcer is the juice extracted from aloe vera. Aloe vera juice is mixed with boiled water and use as mouth gargle 3 time a day.

HERBAL TREATMENT FOR MILD BLEEDING

Herbal Medication for mild Bleeding.

1. Young Banana leaves. Pound the young leaves until soft and juicy. Drop the juice over the wound. Apply with pressure on the pounded leaves over the wound. Bandage snugly but not too tight. If bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes, bring the patient to the nearest hospital or clinic for proper treatment.

2. Mayana Leaves. Wash the young leaves. Crush and extract the juice from the leaves. Drop few drops of the juice directly on the wound. Apply the crushed leaves as poultice. Bandage snugly but not too tightly to interfere with circulation

MALE HEALTH PRODUCT

I was invited to attend a gender sensitivity seminar on health and other health related issues. it was forum that medical practitioners do to people who are getting married. This procedure is constantly monitored by the local health officer in the city. During in our one seminar, a couple was asking about male enhancer and how does it work. They even asked me about the brands that I would recommend to them.

Actually there are very many male enhancers right now, there is enzyte and others more. In the medical world, male enhancers are already acceptable and many doctors would recommend it to male patients who are having erectile malfunction. This kind of male problem can be treated and enhancers are just one of the things that a male patient can do to solve the problem, easily.

We doctors would recommend to patients to check the main components of the medicine/enhancer that they will be taking. It would be best to consult a physician before taking these medicines for own safety. I also talked to one of my colleague in the medical field and he always recommend enzyte to his patients. This enhancer has proven results to his patients. Enzyte is a components that are perfect for male patients and without any bad effect after the usage.

LOSING WEIGHT THE HEALTHY WAY

I was in my clinic attending to my patients when one patient when to my office said to me his problem. Based on my ocular observation, this guy is an example of an obese person. His body weight does not match his height, actually far beyond that that. He was only 30 years old and his problem is how to lose the weight that he has right now.

There are two ways to get rid of the bad weight. These are: diet and exercise. Food in take, the patient must avoid foods that are rich in carbohydrate, sweets and fatty foods. Eat balance diet. That means eating fruits and vegetables. No more soda or colas. Just fruit juice will do. Constant visit in the gym would also help is get rid of that unwanted weight. 30 minutes of exercise will be enough and this must be done for 3 months or more. It would be best to visit the gym instructor for a proper program in losing weight.

By doing the weight reduction program, rest assured that our body will be free from unwanted weight and obesity will be extinct. Remember, a healthy body is a healthy life.

SLEEPING TAKES CARE OF OUR LIVER

Many people right now are getting experiencing liver related problems. Liver cancer is the most rampant of them all and there are also other liver problems that can cause bad to our body. People who are heavy drinker of liquors are most affected with liver problems. but aside from that, liver problems can also arise when you sleep late.

Our liver is an organ that do self repair and usually the repair process happens around 11 pm up to 3 am. That is why, it is very much advisable to sleep before these hour mentioned so that we can have a healthy liver and a healthy body as well.

FISH OIL IS GREAT FOR OUR HEALTH

I always stay in my medical clinic to attended to my patients in my clinic. Usually i get around 20 patients in the morning and also around 20 patients in the afternoon. I do internal medicine or family medicine. Aside from my clinic, I also do rounds in a tertiary level hospital near my clinic. Usually I do the rounds at night since I stay in the clinic in the morning. But there also times were i had to stay in the hospital to attend to my regular patients who were admitted in the hospital.

I always recommend exercise and proper diet to avoid heart related problems and other sickness. Multivitamins is ideal but we need to be more natural base and I always recommend fish oil to my patients. Fish oil is very important to our body because it contains natural nutrients best for our heart. It has been observed that people taking fish oil is more likely to get away with heart related illnesses. As a doctor, I always make sure that I take fish oil to avoid risk of getting heart problems.

CHICKEN SOUP BEST TO FIGHT COLDS

Sudden change of the weather can cause colds and sometimes that would lead to fever. The colds can stay for about 3 to 4 days, depending on the medicines that are taken by the patient. But instead of taking medicines, sipping hot chicken soup can be enough to end the colds. The chicken soup has been proven to stop colds before it get worst. It has been studied that many cases of colds were cured easily by sipping hot chicken soup.

Most of my patients who go to my clinic are not that fortunate to pay for the medical service that I perform as well as the medicines that must be taken. Instead of prescribing medicines, I prefer giving the alternative medicines. These medicines have been here along time ago. I just want to return back to nature as mother nature is the best doctor for us.

MEDICINE ALLERGY

Today, many pharmaceutical companies are making their medicines and selling it in pharmacies and medical institutions. Medicines relieve pains and diseases that is what the medicines are for. But beware. This is just a medical advice to avoid taking medicines that you haven't taken before. The are many cases that patients that shifted to another brand of medicines were admitted because of medicine allergy. Allergic reaction to medicines are increasing right now.

To avoid medicine allergy, you must stick to you previous medicines, unless advised by your physician. Do not try to buy medicines are new to you or you have not yet taken. This is just an advice to all. As I was doing my rounds in the hospital today, I encountered 10 cases of medicine allergy.

When Medicine allergy happens, you must do the following:

1. Stop taking the medicine that you think caused the allergy.
2. Drink water immediately to flush the toxins.
3. Go to nearest hospital for proper medication.

A GUIDE TO HEART PROBLEM

It is safe to say right now that heart related problem is the number one killer right now. More than cancer and aids, heart attack kills more than those mentioned health problems. People with heart problems should always bring their medicines with them. Failing to take the medicine is a big NO!

Heart attack cases right now is rapidly increasing and the age is getting younger. My classmate died because of an heart attack when we where just 17 years old. They say that only fat people are at risk of this. But that is a total misstatement to say. Even those people with low body weight are also at risk of a heart attack.

Doctors right now are doing their best to solve the problem. New medicines right are being developed to fight heart attack or heart related ailments. But the best way to prevent a heart attack is just to take the daily medicines are prescribed by doctors. Aside from medicine, people with heart problems should avoid staying up late or engaging in activities that can lead to stress.

To combat stress, you need to sleep at least 7 to 8 hours a day. Stay away from vices, especially drinking and smoking. Sleep early as possible and eat fresh foods, vegetables and fruits are very ideal to avoid heart problems later on. Prevention is better than cure. Be healthy and be smart in taking care of your health.

HERBAL BENEFITS OF VIRGIN COCONUT OIL

Have you heard about the herbal benefits of virgin coconut oil? This is the latest medical breakthrough about this wonder oil. It is from the tree of life, coconut. This oil is extracted and used as medical solution for hair care, skin care, stress relief, maintaining cholesterol levels,weight loss, increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism, relief from kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure,diabetes, HIV and cancer, dental care, and bone strength.

Virgin coconut oil has been used by ancient doctors to treat body ailments. But this oils was neglected because of the notion that no drug or medicine can cure almost all ailments and sickness. It was just this later part that the herbal benefits of virgin coconut oil is now recognized.

There was a case here that a patient with a positive HIV in the blood was taking virgin coconut oil everyday and found out that the growth of the virus in the blood stream was slowwer compared to those patients not taking the oil at all. Doctors are considering the oil might be the answer to that medical health problem.

MALUNGAY LEAVES BEST SOURCE OF IODINE

Many local residents rely on the malunggay leaves as their source of daily iodine. Iodine in our body is very important because it help fight against goiter and other sickness that can cause bad health to our body. Malunggay leaves is also very potent against cancer cells. It is because it has more beta carotene compared to the much known carrots.

Aside from iodine and beta carotene, malunggay is also the best source of vitamin c. Many doctors right now believe that malunggay might be the answer against cancer and even aids. But this has yet to be proved by the doctors. They are still studying the medical benefits found in the malunggay leaves.

GARLIC HAS A HERBAL BENEFITS

Garlic's health benefits and medicinal properties have long been known (1). Garlic has long been considered a herbal "wonder drug", with a reputation in folklore for preventing everything from the common cold and flu to the Plague! It has been used extensively in herbal medicine (phytotherapy, sometimes spelt phitotherapy).

Raw garlic is used by some to treat the symptoms of acne and there is some evidence that it can assist in managing high cholesterol levels. It can even be effective as a natural mosquito repellent.

In general, a stronger tasting clove of garlic has more sulphur content and hence more medicinal value it's likely to have. Some people have suggested that organically grown garlic tends towards a higher sulphur level and hence greater benefit to health. In my experience it certainly tastes better so I buy organic whenever possible whether or not it's best for my health.

COLD SPONGE BATH

Cold Sponge Bath: is used in cases where the skin is dry and hot. Cold water is used for sponge bath but in case where skin is burning hot, ice cubes may be put on water. Avoid chilling the patient. A cold compress on the forehead or armpits may be placed while the sponge is being done. Chilling with shivering will cause the temperature to rise. Sponge may be repeated and prolonged until the desired effects are obtained, or until the fever goes down.

Procedure:
a. Remove clothing and cover patient with sheet or blanket. Place cold compress on the forehead or the armpits. Renew compress as often as you can.
b. Sponge on one part, in the same order as the hot sponge bath. Friction is used to bring blood to the surface and to increase the rate of circulation to hasten the cooling process. The skin may be left slightly moist, fan lightly with towel until the skin is dry. Evaporation lowers body temperature. Hot lemonade may be given.