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Psoriasis – Natural Herbs To Remedy Psoriasis

Post author By Md. Asiful Islam
Post date April 26, 2015
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Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that is a result of the immune system sending faulty signals that accelerate the growth of skin cells.

Psoriasis can be categorized into five types:

Pustular,
Guttate,
Plaque,
Erythrodermic
Inverse.

Psoriasis – Causes Of Psoriasis

Psoriasis is mainly caused by the changes in the immune system, concerning T cells which are a type of white blood cells.

Originally, the function of T cells is to provide protection to the body against infections and diseases but in the case of Psoriasis, T cells become overactive setting off other immune reactions.

As the dead skin and white blood cells can’t shed off quickly, they develop into thick, scaly patches on the surface of the skin.

The most widely prevalent type is plaque which appears as red patches, raised covered with dead skin cells which is silvery white. It might appear anywhere on your body and is connected with grave health issues, e.g. heart disease, depression & diabetes.

There are times when the skin becomes worse and then gets better. This flaring up of skin occurs due to many reasons:

Allergies and infections, e.g. strep throat/thrush
Injury to the skin:
- Psoriases can occur on the skin that has been injured or traumatized.
- This is called the Koebner phenomenon. Koebner response can be triggered by vaccinations, sunburns, scratches, a cut or scrape and bug bite.
Stress
Changes in weather or climate: Cold weather that makes the skin dry
Smoking: Especially in woman increases the likelihood of getting Psoriasis
Heavy alcohol consumption
Medications: Lithium for bipolar disorder, medicines for high blood pressure, e.g. beta blockers, antimalarial drugs, iodides, Inderal, Quindine, Indomethacin, NSAIDS and drugs that treat certain mental illnesses.
Too little or too much sunlight.

Psoriasis – How Do You Know If You Have Psoriasis?

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Allergies Skin Care

Eczema – Natural Herbs To Help Eczema Suffers

Post author By Md. Asiful Islam
Post date April 23, 2015
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Eczema represents various skin conditions, mainly chronic, which is caused by the inflammation of the epidermal layer of the skin. The skin becomes itchy, reddened, dry, cracked and irritated.

Eczema – What Causes Eczema?

Eczema can appear on any part of the body. The most widespread form of it is called Atopic dermatitis. It is the condition in which one becomes allergic to pollen, dust, and other allergens in the environment. This disease is often inherited. Its victims are more vulnerable to allergic conditions such as hay fever or asthma.

People of all ages are affected by Eczema but it is most commonly observed among children and infants. Those who are able to get rid of it at an early age have happened to be hit by it again later in life. There isn’t any risk involved in catching it from someone else.

Eczema – Factors That Trigger Eczema

Eczema has certain factors that trigger or flare up the symptoms of Eczema rather than causing them. These are:

Hormonal changes in women:

Eczema becomes worse among women during their menstrual cycle.

Their Eczema flares up even in days before their period.
Hormonal changes also occur during pregnancy.
Stress:

For some people, their Eczema worsens when they are stressed.

Exercise:

Sweating while exercising aggravates Eczema.

· Irritants:

· There are several irritants that disturb the skin, such as

Soaps
Detergents (shampoo, cleansers, and bubble bath),
Woolen & nylon clothes,
Cold and dry weather,
Makeup,
Dust
Sand,
Chlorine and solvents.

Eczema – What Are The Symptoms Of Eczema?

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Diseases & Conditions

Leukemia- What is it?

Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in the body’s soft tissues and bone marrows. Blood cells are particularly made in the bone marrow. Bone marrows are the ones that make the three blood components such as the RBC, WBC, and Platelets. RBC or the red blood cell carries the oxygen systemically, oxygen is important in the blood circulation- it is one component that needs by the cells inorder to live. The white blood cells are the soldiers of the body, and help it to fight infection and protect it from harmful antigens that enter it. Platelets help in healing wounds by blood clotting.

If a patient has leukemia, the bone marrow makes a lot of abnormal leukocytes or abnormal white blood cells that grows faster and never stops from growing. In time, these leukemia cells crowds out the normal cells of the blood thus leading to serious complications such as bleeding, anemia, and infection. These leukemia cells can also metastasize in the lymph nodes and other parts of the body causing pain and edema or swelling.

There are 4 types of leukemia:

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia,
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, and
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, and the new type Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia have been found to be mainly in children; but the most common Leukemia in children is the one called Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia is common in adults. However, there are leukemias that are less common like the Hairy Cell Leukemia.

Causes

Exposure to radiation in large quantity,
Exposure to chemicals like benzene, smoke, exposure to chemotherapeutic agents, and
Genetic problems such as Down’s syndrome.

Symptoms

Fever
Joint pain
Easy bleeding
Headache
Weight loss
Swelling lymph nodes in the armpit, neck, and groin
Other forms of infection;
Body weakness
Enlarged spleen

Diagnosis

Checking for lymph nodes and spleen enlargement through physical examination,
And other blood test like complete blood count as Leukemia is caused by problem in the WBC, so it is increased in the findings of WBC. Like any cancer

Treatment

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Diseases & Conditions

The Deadliest Cancer of All

Post author By Md. Asiful Islam
Post date April 19, 2015
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The scariest type of cancer is probably Brain Cancer because it affects one of the most important parts of the human body. Brain Cancer starts with tumor growth that can either be malignant or benign. Brain cancers are rare but are very deadly.

The benign type of brain tumors can be further divided into:

Chordomas starts out in the spine as embryonic cells;
Osteomas starts in the skull; schwannomas that covers around cells in the nerves; pinealomas in the pineal gland;
Pituitary adenomas in the pituitary gland;
Menangiomas that starts in the membrane that covers brain; and
Hemangioblastomas that starts in blood vessels.
Gliomas are the most common malignant brain cells, and the most common Glioblastoma is Glioblastoma multiforme.
Oligodendroglioma is also another form of glioma that is quite rare and is often seen in adults.
Medullablastoma starts from the growth in the medulla at the brain’s base.
And lastly, adenocarcinoma and sarcoma that are the most uncommon type of tumors in the brain.

Risk Factors

Brain cancer is caused by several factors but the main cause is yet to be known
Brain cancer can metastasize and can destroy other parts of the brain, the lungs, breasts, skin, and in the blood.
Exposure to chemical substances like vinyl chloride;
Radiation exposure of the head

Symptoms

Dizziness
Vision changes
Seizures
Problems in coordination
Confusion
Mood changes
Numbness
Weakness
Problems in the memory.
Headaches can also be a symptom of brain cancer but most headaches are often due to conditions that are less serious like migraines.

Diagnosis

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Diseases & Conditions Skin Care

Understanding Acne, Its Primary Causes and Herbal Ways to Treat It

Post author By Md. Asiful Islam
Post date April 19, 2015
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Acne is a common skin disease that mostly occurs during adolescence and often goes on till the early adulthood. The skin with acne gets scaly red with whiteheads and blackheads, pimples, pinheads, nodules and even scars. This disease attacks skin with the densest of sebaceous follicles, which usually covers the face, upper cheat area and body back. Acne can be inflammatory or non-inflammatory, depending on its severity.

Mostly in adolescence when testosterone levels increase, acne pops up. But, it reduces over time and disappears in adults. If acne involves large nodules, it’s called cystic acne that may even appear on hips, groin and armpits where sweat generally gets collected. The impact of cystic acne is major and can cause the loss of self-esteem, anxiety and depression in a person. Thus, it requires an early treatment to reduce its long-term bad effects.

What Causes Acne

Acne is mostly caused due to the blockage of hair follicles in the skin. Sebaceous glands that are attached to these follicles produce an oily substance called sebum, which if in excess, mixes with dead cells of the skin and forms a plug in the follicle. Such blocked follicles can then cause a range of problems that include whiteheads, blackheads and cysts.

Acne can further be triggered due to increased testosterone levels during puberty, drugs containing androgens and corticosteroids, intake of more dairy products and foods rich in carbohydrates, overexposure to sun, and increased stress. In women, acne can also be a result of some conditions, such as periods, pregnancy, and polycystic ovary syndrome.

Symptoms of Acne

There are several indicators or symptoms of acne that include the development of blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, papules (raised bumps in reddened skin areas), and nodules. Additionally, the skin might get flushed and thick. The swelling on the skin may also get inflamed and filled with pus. Acne is quite common these days and usually develops on the face, shoulders, chest or upper back.

Herbal Remedies to Treat Acne

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Diseases & Conditions Women Talk

Get to know About Breast Cancer

Post author By Md. Asiful Islam
Post date April 19, 2015
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Breast cancer starts developing from the milk ducts that can spread in other body parts. Females are the primary ones that are affected with breast cancer although there are cases seen where men are affected too. This is the most common cancer in women.

Women from developed countries have a higher incidence than their counterparts in the developing nations of the world. Food and lifestyle habits are two contributory factors for this type of cancer.

There are two types of breast cancer:

Invasive breast cancer – Invasive breast cancer occurs when the cancer cell leaks from its original duct and invades a near tissue. Abnormal cells with this cancer type can metastasize in the lymph nodes and other organs like lungs and the liver. The cancer cell can also pass in the bloodstream and the lymphatic system.
Non- invasive breast cancer Non- invasive breast cancer remains on the inside of its original lobule or duct. This type of cell is also called pre- cancerous because they can develop to be invasive breast cancer even if it is still in its place and intact.

Symptoms

The very first symptom a woman can detect breast cancer is a lump in a part of the breast, however majority of these lumps are not malignant. All women should visit their ob-gynecologist for check- ups or assess it by themselves through self breast examination.

Other symptoms include:

Pain located near or in the armpits
Redness of the breasts’ skin
Nipple rashes
Thick breast tissues
Changes of the breast shape and size
Lumps in one of the armpits
Flaking, peeling, or flaking of the skin in the nipple or the breast and
Discharge in the nipple that can sometimes contain blood.

Cause

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Asthma Diseases & Conditions

How to Calm Your Cough

Coughing is what you do when something irritates your throat. Coughing also helps clear your lungs and windpipe. Many coughs, like those from cold and flu, will go away on their own. If yours comes from a more serious medical condition, you need to treat the cause. Whatever the reason, if coughing’s driving you crazy, there are ways to feel better

How to Calm Your Cough

Treating a Cough at Home – Drink plenty of fluids or use a throat spray to soothe an irritated throat and loosen mucus. Prop your head up on extra pillows at night and have a little honey before bed. Studies show honey can help ease a cough. Don’t give honey to children under 12 months

Calming a “Wet” Cough – If you’re coughing up mucus, look for a cough medicine that says “expectorant.” That loosens mucus to help you cough it up. If you’re coughing up a lot of mucus, check with your doctor to see what the best cough medicine is for you. Also, talk to your doctor before using cough medicine for serious conditions like emphysema, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, or asthma. Don’t give cough and cold medicine to children under 4.

Calming a “Dry” Cough – You may get a dry cough with a cold or the flu or if you breathe in something irritating like dust or smoke. A cough “suppressant” helps stop your urge to cough. Plus, it can help you sleep better. Cough drops – or even hard sweets – can stop that tickle in the back of your throat. Don’t give cough drops to children younger than 4

Cough Medicine and Children – Never give cough medicine to children younger than 4 because it can have serious side effects. For children 4 to 6 years old, ask your doctor before giving any cough and cold medicines. They’re safe after age 6.

Will Antibiotics Stop a Cough? – Usually, no. That’s because most coughs are caused by viral infections like cold or flu and will get better in a week. Antibiotics only work on infections caused by bacteria. If your cough isn’t better after a week, see your doctor to make sure it’s not caused by a bacterial illness like a sinus infection or pneumonia. If it is, you may need an antibiotic.

Coughs From Allergies and Asthma – Allergies can make you sneeze, cough, or both. An antihistamine may help. Some newer ones available won’t make you sleepy. If you’re also wheezing – where your breath sounds like whistling – you may have asthma and need to see your doctor.

Smoker’s Cough – If you smoke, chances are you cough, especially in the morning. But that cough may be a sign of something more serious. Sometimes smoke irritates the airways and causes inflammation that turns into chronic bronchitis. It can also be a warning sign of cancer. If your cough seems different than usual, or if it lasts after you quit smoking for a month, see your doctor.

What Else Causes Coughs? – If your cough lasts longer than eight weeks, a number of things could be to blame. Chronic coughs can be caused by acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. They can be a side effect of ACE inhibitors, a kind of blood pressure medicine. They can be a sign of whooping cough and even heart failure. All of these conditions need medical attention.

When to Call the Doctor for a Cough

For a long-lasting cough, call your doctor if:
You have a deep cough with lots of mucus or the mucus is bloody
You’re wheezing, short of breath, or have a tight chest
You have a fever that doesn’t go away after 3 days
Your child has the chills or night-time coughing fits
You’re still coughing after 7 days without getting better

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