April 2008
Monthly Archive
How To Early Detect/Recognize Cancer-10 Warning Signals
Posted by slang on 17 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: How To Recognize, Medical Articles
Based on the American Cancer Society recommendations, the following are ten warning signals that we need to watch out to detect early cancer:
- A sore that does not heal, changed color, ulcerates or bleeds
- Unsual bleeding or discharge from any opening in the body, example, blood in the urine, stool, frequent or heavy menstruation
- A lump or swelling that has progressively enlarged which may or may not be associated with pain
- Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
- Change in bowel or bladder habits consistently for a duration of 2 to 3 months
- Obvious changes in size or texture in a wart or mole
- Non smokers’ cough or hoarseness of voice that persist for more than 2 weeks. Smokers’ cough that become intense
- Unexplained tiredness and or weight loss of 10% or more within a period of 3-6 months
- Persistent pain or discomfort in the abdomen
- Unexplained fever.
Some No,No in Reflexology
Posted by slang on 15 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Reflexology
Reflexology practisioners advice that reflexology should not be used in the following situation/circumstances:
- immediately after surgery until the doctor has pronounced complete recovery
- when the receiver is suffering from fever-the body is already fighting off toxins and a reflexology treatment would release more toxins into the system
- if the receiver has an infectious skin conditions such as scabies, as you do not want to spread the condition or infect yourself. However, conditions such as eczema and prsoriasis are not infectious and should improve with treatment
- if the receiver suffers from thrombosis-reflexology could move a clot
- during pregnancy where there is an element of risk especially during the first 12-14 weeks or if the pregnancy is complicated.
Other cautions include:
- corns and calluses-use gently presure if they are painful
- be careful with the pancreas reflexes when treating a diabetic.Use less pressure as the skin can be thinner, bruises easily and diabetics may heal more slowly
- be careful of the heart area if there are cardiac problems or if the receiver has a pacemaker
- don’t overtreat one particular area
- wait for a couple of hours after a heavy meal before treatment
- don’t promise to cure a condition
- do not apply strong pressure. A treatment should never be painful
- never press directly over a cut, brusie, recent scar, painful area or severe varicose vein
Reflexology as Preventive Health Care
Posted by slang on 15 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Reflexology
As described earlier the many benefits of reflexology, there is one particular benefit which is that reflexology acts as preventive healthcare is interesting to note.
Why is this so? Reflexology is able to boost/strengthen the immune system hence preventing illnesses & diseass from occurring. By pressing the relevant reflex zones on the feet, the natural healing forces within the body are released and mobilized hence restoring the body to harmony. The imbalance becomes balance hence health is restored. Incidentally, patients who receive regular reflexology treatments report that they are far less susceptiable to catching colds and flu even though everyone around them may be coughing and sneezing.
Humors Section
Posted by slang on 13 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Humours
Laughter is often the best medicine.
The below humors for those can stomach the smartness of women:
WIFE VS. HUSBAND
A couple drove down a country road for several miles,
not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an
argument and neither of them wanted to concede their
position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats,
and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically,
“Relatives of yours?” “Yep,” the wife replied, “In-laws.”
WORDS
A husband read an article to his wife about how many
words women use a day… 30,000 to a man’s 15,000.
The wife replied, “The reason has to be because we
have to repeat everything to men…
The husband then turned to his wife and asked, “What?” Continue Reading »
Humors Section
Posted by slang on 13 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Humours
How do we make ourselves feel young and happy? Read stories on humors/jokes to enliven one’s lives.
A European tourist was visiting a temple in Singapore when he noticed
two statues, a man and a woman by the altar.
He asked the monk what was the significance of the two.
The monk explained that in the Chinese system of yin and yang,
positives must always be balanced by negatives, and having the
two statues ensures that the universal balance was maintained.
“This statue of the woman is the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan-Yin.”
“What about the other one?” asked the tourist.
“This one is the God of No Mercy, Kuan-Yew.”
Foot Care Tips
Posted by slang on 13 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Healthy Exercises, Aromatherapy
For good foot care, it is essential to wash your feet daily to remove bacteria and dry thoroughly particularly between the toes. This will help to prevent fungal conditions such as athlete foot from developing and also stops smelly feet. Essential oils can also be added to the footbath. Add six drops of essential oil to a bowl of hand hot water just before you immerse the feet and soack for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Some foot care “receipts are as follows”
Athletes foot:
- 3 drops lavender and 3 drops of myrrh
Immune booster:
- 3 drops lemon and 3 drops tea tree
Tired, Swollen feet:
- 3 drops chamomile and 3 drops lavender Continue Reading »
