Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Home Remedies for Neck Pain

What Kinds of Problems Might Cause Neck Pain?

Treatment for any neck condition is recommended as soon as possible to minimize the danger of further aggravation. The following is a list of only some of the conditions that

may cause neck pain and is not a substitute for a visit to your doctor:

    *      Radiculopathy
    *      Myofascial Pain
    *      Spinal Stenosis     
    *      Spinal Instability      
    *      Repetitive Strain Injury

What are the symptoms of common mechanical neck pain?

Pain develops in the neck and may spread to the base of the skull and shoulders. Movement of the neck may make the pain worse. The pain may spread down an arm to a hand or fingers. This is due to irritation of a nerve going to the arm from the spinal cord in the neck.

Some numbness or pins and needles may occur in part of the arm or hand. It is best to tell a doctor if these symptoms occur as they may indicate a problem with a nerve in the neck.

When should I seek immediate medical treatment for neck pain?
Severe neck pain that occurs after a neck injury can be a serious problem, and you should see your doctor immediately. Also, if you have problems with neck pain and experience

symptoms such as shooting pains, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms or legs, especially if these symptoms come on suddenly, you should see your doctor straight away.

What are the various types of treatments available for short-term neck pain?

Keep moving

Heat or ice packs

Remedial massage

Pain relievers

Muscle relaxants

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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Home Remedies for Hair Loss

Hair loss is a common people affecting many men and women in their life. However here are few tips for you to prevent hair loss.

Home Remedies For Hair loss

Women also suffer from hair loss as they age and reach menopause, though they don’t lose as much hair as men. Childbirth can cause hair loss. Mothers usually lose a lot of hair during a 6-month period after giving birth. Other reasons for hair loss in men and women are; stress, infection, surgery, high fever, diets, over brushing, syphilis, and tumors.

Another kind of remedy which is pretty much like the previous is using liquorice. You can make this one by grinding pieces of liquorice in milk with a small pinch of saffron. Saffron is used as a cooking ingredient for flavoring and color. After you have added the saffron, you would then need to apply it to the bald patches before going to bed and leaving it on overnight. This is one of the best choices for treating the hair loss condition called Alopecia. Thinning of the hair and receding hair line is caused by Alopecia.

Home Remedies for Cats With Hair Loss

Hair loss happens for reasons as simple as a scar to more serious causes such as skin fungus, mites or fleas, or hormonal imbalances. Dermatitis is another word for inflamed skin, and many kinds of dermatitis result in hair loss, too. Stress can also cause hair loss. A stressed cat not only sheds more but a very anxious cat may actually tear out her own hair by excessive licking or chewing.

The best method to stop excessive hair fall is to take care that your diet comprises notorious, protein-rich food items. Good sources of protein are soybean, lentils, pulses, yeast, milk and milk-products like yogurt, cottage-cheese, and lean meat and fish. Include as much of green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits as possible.

Rubbing of scalp

A vigorous rubbing of the scalp with fingers after washing the hair with cold water is one of the most effective among the several home remedies for the prevention and treatment of hair loss. The scalp should be rubbed vigorously till it starts to tingle with the heat. It will activate the sebaceous glands and energise the circulation of blood in the affected area, making the hair grow healthy.

Home Remedies for Hair Loss

Soak fenugreek in deep pot of water throughout the night. Massage the liquid into the scalp and wrap with a cloth for three hours. Repeat everyday for one month.

Massage the scalp with uncooked egg yolk, leave for one hour and wash.

Boil one cup of water, add one teaspoon of mustard seeds, cook for five minutes, cool and drink.

Boil rosemary leaves in water, strain and keep the liquid in a glass bottle. Use it to wash your hairs daily. You can also put rosemary water in a sprayer and spray your hairs every morning.

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