[ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
therefore, veer to the alkaline side. The intake of salt should be reduced to the minimum as salt
leads to accumulation of water in the tissues and expels calcium from the body.
In the acute stage of the disease, when fever is present, the patient should abstain from all solid
foods and only drink fresh fruit and vegetable juices diluted with water on a 50 : 50 basis. After
fever subsides, he may adopt a low-calorie raw fruit and vegetable diet with plenty of raw juices.
After the acute symptoms are over, the patient may gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet
of three basic food groups, namely seeds, nuts and grains ; vegetables and fruits. IN persistent
chronic conditions, repeated short juice fasts may be undertaken for a week or so at intervals of
two months.
Those suffering from sinusitis should completely avoid fried and starchy foods, white sugar,
white flour, rice, macaroni products, pies, cakes and candies. They should also avoid strong
spices, meat and products. Butter and ghee should be used sparingly. Honey should be used for
sweetening. All cooked foods should be freshly prepared for each meal. Vegetables should be
taken in liberal quantities. All kinds of fruits can be taken with the exception of those belonging to
citrus group such as lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit. Milk should be taken in liberal quantities
as it contains calcium which has a marked effect in overcoming inflammation of the tissues.
A diet rich in vitamin A is the best insurance against cold and sinus trouble. Vitamin A is the
"membrane conditioner" as it helps build healthy mucus membranes in the head and throat.
Some of the valuable sources of this vitamin are whole milk, curds, egg yolk, pumpkin, carrot,
http://www.healthlibrary.com/reading/ncure/chap76.htm (1 of 2) [5/19/1999 9:30:54 PM]
Sinusitis
leafy vegetables, tomato, oranges, mango and papaya.
When the sinus trouble has already developed, relief can be obtained by taking vitamin A in
large therapeutic doses of 25,000 I.U. per day. Vitamin C has also proved beneficial in the
treatment of sinusitis and the patient should take one gram of this vitamin per day in two
therapeutic doses of 500 mg. each.
One of the most effective remedies for sinus problems is to eat pungent herbs like garlic and
onion which tend to break up mucous congestion all through the respiratory tract. One should
begin with small mild doses and increase them gradually. Beneficial results can also be
achieved by adding these herbs in moderate amounts to regular meals.
Carrot juice used seperately or in combination with juices of beet and cucumber or with spinach
juice is highly beneficial in the treatment of sinus trouble. 100 ml. each of beet and cucumber
juice or 200 ml. of spinach juice should be mixed with 300 ml. of carrot juice in these
combinations.
Water Treatment
Cold application over the sinus will give great relief ; alternate hot and cold applications will also
prove beneficial. Take pans of hot and cold water, bathe the whole face with hot water - as hot
as you can bear - and then apply cold water for short duration. Nasal inhalation of steam for five
minutes every hour will also give relief.
Yogasanas such as viparitkarani, bhujangasana, yogamudra and shavasana, yogic kriyas , such
as jalneti and sutraneti and pranayamas like anuloma-viloa and suryabhedan will be beneficial in
the treatment of sinus trouble.
Plenty of sleep, adequate rest and fresh air are essential in the treatment of sinus trouble.
Patients should avoid the use of perfumes and strongly scented hair oil.
[index]
http://www.healthlibrary.com/reading/ncure/chap76.htm (2 of 2) [5/19/1999 9:30:54 PM]
Stress
NATURE CURE
Stress
The term stress has been borrowed by biologists from engineering, where it implies an ability to
withstand a defined amount of strain. Dr. Hans Selye, a great medical genius and noted world
authority on stress, has described stress as " a state manifested by a specific syndrome which
consists of all the non-specifically induced changes within a biological system. "
The term implies any condition that harms the body or damages or causes the death of a few or
many cells. The body immediately tries to repair the damaged cells but it can do so only if the
diet is adequate, providing a generous supply of all the essential nutrients. If, however,
rebuilding of cells is not able to keep pace with their destruction, the condition will result in
disease. The most common disease associated with stress are heart disease, diabetes,
headache and peptic ulcer. Other diseases resulting from stress are ulcerative colitis, chronic
dyspepsia, asthma, psoriasis and sexual disorders.
Reactions to stress are manifold. No one situation is stressful to all the people all the time. Some
of the factors that can produce stress are children or the lack of them, the boss or the
subordinate, the traffic ,the telephone or the lackof it, overwork or not enough to do, too much
money or too little of it, making decision, a dull routine job, lack of authority and apprehensions
about the future.
Symptoms
The body and the mind react to any stress factor. A large number of physical changes take place
at the time of stress induced arousal. The brain and nervous system become intensely active,
the pupils of the eye dilate, digestion slows down,muscles become tense, the heart starts
pumping blood harder and faster, blood pressure increases , breathing become faster,
hormones such as adrenalie are released into the system alongwith glucose from the liver and
sweating starts.
All these changes take place in a split second under the direction of the nervous system. If the
stress factors are immediately removed, no harm accrues and all the changes are reversed.
Stress in its earlier and reversible stage leads to poor sleep, bad temper, continual grumbling,
longer hours of work with less achievement, domestic conflict with spouse and children,
repeated minor sickness, absenteeism and prolonged absence for each spell of sickness,
accident proneness, feeling of frustration and persecution by colleagues and complaints of lack
of cooperation and increase in alcoholic intake.
It is essential that these symptoms are recognised early by the patients or their well-wishers and
remedies measures taken to overcome them. If, however, stress is continuous or repeated
frequently, a variety of symptoms appear such as dizziness, stiff muscles, headache, vision
problems, breathing difficulties, asthma, allergies, palpitation, digestive disorders, blood sugar
rregularities, backache, skin disorders, bowel disorders and sexual difficulties
Causes
Stress may be caused by a variety of factors both outside the body and within. External factors
include loud noises, blinding lights, extreme heat or cold, x-rays and other forms of radiation,
drugs, chemicals, bacterial and various toxic substances, pain and inadequate nutrition. The
factors from within the body include feelings of hate, envy, fear or jealousy.
[ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]