Female Sterility = Inability to Conceive
Sterility in females refers to the incapacity to conceive and give birth to a living baby. Sterility or failure to reproduce must be distinguished from frigidity which denotes failure to perform the sex act or performing it imperfectly. Read the rest of this article »
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Almost every one has to work long hours on certain occasions, sacrificing rest and sleep. This may cause temporary fatigue,
Causes and Symptoms
Fatigue refers to a feeling of tiredness or weariness. It can be temporary or chronic. This condition can be remedied by adequate rest. Chronic or continuous fatigue is, however, a serious problem which requires a comprehensive plan of treatment Read the rest of this article »
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Sexual Impotence = Erectile Disorder
Sex is a basic instinct like hunger. Sexual activity, however, demands complete concentration and relaxation. It cannot be performed in haste and tension. Persons who are usually tense and over occupied are unable to follow these norms. Many persons, therefore, suffer from sexual dysfunctions. The most common male sexual dysfunction is impotence. Read the rest of this article »
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Ringworm = A Fungal Disease of the Skin
Ringworm is one of the common skin diseases. The disease is caused by a fungus, a minute form of vegetable plant life that grows on the skin. The disease is more annoying than dangerous. Read the rest of this article »
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Pyorrhoea = Pus in the Gums
Pyorrhoea, or periodontal disease, to give it a proper medical term, is a disease of the gums. It is one of the most widely prevalent diseases. It affects the membrane surrounding the roots of the teeth and leads to loosening of the teeth, pus formation, and shrinkage of the gum. This disease is the primary cause for tooth loss among adults.
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Rheumatism=Inflammation and Pain in Joints, Muscles, Tissues
The word rheumatism is derived from the Greek word ‘rheuma’, which means a swelling. It refers to an acute or chronic illness which is characterised by pain and swelling of the muscles, ligaments and tendons, or the joints.
Causes and symptoms of rheumatism
The onset of the acute variety of rheumatism is characterised by fever, intense soreness, and pain. In the acute muscular type, the area becomes so sensitive that even the weight of bed clothing aggravates the pain. It may settle into a chronic state under a wrong mode of treatment. If the disease is not treated properly in the acute stage, it may become chronic. The symptoms of chronic muscular rheumatism are pain and stiffness of the affected muscles. In the case of chronic articular rheumatism (pain in the joints), pain and stiffness are felt in one or more joints of the body, with swelling in most cases. Read the rest of this article »
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Premature Greying of Hair=Loss of Black Pigment of Hair
The hair has a tendency to lose its natural colour with advancing age and turn grey, but premature greying is a morbid condition and it makes even the young look older.
The hair is an appendage of the skin. It is composed of the same kinds of cells as are found in the outer layer of the skin, which is known as the epidermis. Hair grows from hair follicles which are deep recesses in the epidermis. The sebaceous glands of the scalp secrete an oily substance called sebum, which is the source of nutrition, lustre, and blackness of the hair. The hair cannot be fed externally, for such nourishment, as the scalp requires, must come to it from the bloodstream. Read the rest of this article »
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Role of Phytos in nature cure treatment
There are many plants containing salicylic acid viz. horse-tail, Dandelion, yarrow, agrimony, stinging nettle etc. Few of these can also be used as common vegetables because they have plant origin. Horse-tail or dandelion are directly used in consumable food articles such soups and salads. Thus the naturopathic medicine is food according to the teachings of Hippocrates. Read the rest of this article »
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In modern times, most children and teenagers have numerous health problems. Most have postural defects, mainly mild scohosis; besides most sit in a slouching, kyphotic posture, bent forward; such habit of slouching results in poor ventilation of lungs in the chest and inefficient functioning of the stomach, liver, pancreas, small and large intestines, etc., in the abdominal cavity. Our youngsters have to be taught to sit, stand and walk upright, erect, full-height for most of the waking hours. Read the rest of this article »
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Dandruff = Scaliness of the Scalp
The term dandruff generally refers to the condition of the skin wherein shiny, silver)’ scales separate from the scalp and collect amidst the hair. The condition can become troublesome when the skin gets infected.
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