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Written by Midou
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I sat in an audience of physicians, listening to an ear, nose and throat surgeon as he reviewed his favorite sinus surgery techniques. This well respected doctor was educating family physicians and pediatricians about when and how to refer patients to him for invasive sinus surgery. Of course, he summarized which medications to try first, when to refer patients for allergy shots and finally, when he believed it was time to go 'under the knife'. His take on allergies, which often leads to chronic sinus issues, was to treat with prescription medications and then ‘surgerize’ the area. Once in the surgery suite, he would irrigate the sinuses because as he said, ‘Dilution is the solution to pollution’.
Sitting there, listening to him describe surgeries we’d all like to avoid, I asked myself: Why not irrigate the diseased area before one seeks the surgeon or the surgery? Why not wash at the first sign of discomfort? Why not wash the body’s filter daily to prevent illness?
I am a physician, but I am also a mother and a person with common sense. This surgeon and I actually agree: The solution to pollution is dilution. If a hand is dirty, one dilutes with water. The solution was dilution. An infected wound is first approached with washing. Dehydration is treated with fluid dilution. There, one is healed!
We know that often just washing with ocean water will prevent a secondary infection. Why? The salt! We need to dilute first, and then add the correct balance of salt mixture. For the nose, this has four important benefits: First, hypertonic buffered saline will thin thickened secretions, making it easier to remove the snot. Next, it will shrink swollen membranes; congested membranes often lead to infection in the ears and sinuses. Thirdly, this mixture will REMOVE 80% of the allergens, the particles which cause allergies in the first place! Finally, it will improve the filtering mechanism of the nose, naturally.
We have known for centuries that salt will inhibit bacterial overgrowth as well as fungal infections. Our grandmothers would often sniff salt water at the first sign of congestion. They too were mothers with common sense. Enough salt will preserve food for years. Without salt in our bodies, we would faint due to low blood pressure and we would lack energy during crisis. Salt is truly a wonder drug!
After 20 years of medical practice and listening to my patients, I patented the perfect nose wash bottle: Nasopure. This ergonomically designed bottle gives everyone the ability to irrigate the nasal areas quickly, easily, safely, and almost anywhere. It is akin to sending your nose for a quick swim but not having to change into a bathing suit.
The Nasopure salt packets are similar to pure ocean water which is saltier than the body. Salt water, like the ocean, has numerous health benefits. Anyone who has enjoyed an ocean swim knows this refreshing feeling. Nasopure salt has additional buffering which makes it less acidic and decreases the sting. Like ocean salt water, natural washing can be available anywhere, anytime through the wonders of Nasopure.
Surgery can be miraculous when it’s really needed, but it should be considered the last resort. Why not try to avoid it? Let Nasopure help you stay healthy, breathe clearly and feel good without the risks or the side effects of medications or surgery.
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Written by Midou
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Causes of Symptoms: Asthma is a disorder of the respiratory system characterized by severe paroxysms of difficult breathing. The onset of an attack is sudden, though the patient starts feeling uneasy, drowsy and irritable a little before the difficulty of breathing starts. Respiration becomes difficult and the breath comes with a wheezing and sometimes whistling sound. The general belief is that asthma is a chronic disease and that once gotten continues to dog its victim till the day he dies.
In fact, asthma is caused by excess of phlegm and the inability of the body to expel it. If the patient gives up foods which tend to increase the phlegm, e.g., rice, flour passed through a sieve, sugar, lentils, milk and curds, he can find relief. He should be put on foods, which discourages phlegm, such as green vegetables, fruits, and the like. That would tend to reduce the amount of phlegm present in the body and the disease will leave him. Unfortunately, under the false impression that asthma being a weakening diseases, the patients are fed on high protein diets like meat, fish, milk and milk products and fats and that makes their condition worse.
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In underdeveloped countries, inadequate nutrition is the main cause of blindness. Vitamins are antioxidants that keep our body including our eyes healthy. Vitamins A, C, and E have all been shown to be important in eyehealth. There is increasing evidence that many fresh foods such as fruits, vegetables and fish contains components which are important for eye health.
Vitamin A
Most mothers will tell their children to finish their carrots as it is good for the eyes. Carrots are loaded with Vitamin A. One carrot contains double the USA. recommended daily allowance of Vitamin A. This vitamin is critical in preventing many diseases connected with eyesight. Most importantly it prevents night blindness. Vitamin A deficiency also leads to xerophthalmia, dryness in the eyes, corneal ulcers and swollen eyelids. All these can lead to blindness. Vitamin A is also important as people age, as it prevents cataracts from forming and helps in preventing blindness from macular degeneration. The recommended intake for males is 1000 retinal equivalents (RE) while females need about 800 RE per day, if you feel you are not meeting this with your diet then you may wish to consider an eye health supplement. It is important to read labels if taking Vitamin A eye health supplements as is can be toxic if large amounts area taken. This is also particularly important when you are pregnant as excess Vitamins A can cause birth defects.
Most red, yellow or orange foods contain beta-carotene. The body converts beta-carotene into Vitamin A. Along with carrots, fruits like cantaloupe, mango, vegetables like pumpkin, red pepper, papaya and mango are excellent sources of beta-carotene. Vitamin A is also found in spinach and other green leafy vegetables, sweet potato, fish, especially cod liver oil and chicken or meat liver.
Vitamin C Vitamin C is often called a superhero and is certainly a key ingredient in any eye health supplement. It helps in preventing many age-related vision problems such as cataract. This occurs when there is a buildup of protein which eventually clouds the vision. Vitamins C may also help in delaying age-related macular degeneration which has no cure. A survey showed that if the onset of cataracts could be delayed by ten years, then related operations could be avoided. This is because most cataracts set in as people get older and surgeries are usually done above the age of 65 or 70 meaning that if they are delayed by ten years, cataract will not develop in the person’s lifetime.
Vitamin C is found in all citrus fruits, guava, strawberries, cantaloupe, grapefruit, raspberries, tomatoes, plums, green leafy vegetables, red and green peppers, papaya, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, grapes, potatoes, spinach kiwifruit and cranberries. In fact most fruit and vegetable sources contain some Vitamin C. It can also be found in some animal sources but cooking destroys Vitamin C. The USA recommended allowance for Vitamin C in both males and females is 60 milligrams per day. The human body cannot synthesize this vitamin nor does it stay in the body for long. Factors like smoking, pollution, diabetes and other problems affect its absorption. Processing destroys Vitamin C so it is best to eat fresh fruits and vegetables to get the maximum benefits.
Vitamin E Vitamin E also helps in preventing cataracts and macular degeneration and optimizing eye health. The USA recommended daily allowance is 10 mg for males and 8 mg for females. This is found in all nuts, legumes and some fruits like mango, again if dietary intake is not adequate then an eye health supplement may be a good idea.
Research has shown that bioflavonoids also act as important antioxidants and they help us to absorb Vitamin C better. These are the compounds that give fruits their color. Lutein and Zeaxanthin, two other antioxidants found naturally in vegetables and fruits also help in eye health. It is also important to consume foods rich in essential fatty acids and minerals for better eyesight. All in all, it would be best to increase the daily fruit and vegetable intake to keep those peepers in good shape, if this kind of food doesn’t tickle you fancy then it may be worth considering an eye health supplement. |
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