Wednesday, 17 December 2008

mesothelioma

symptmoms of mesothelioma
chest wall pain is common in mesothelioma.
pleural effusion, or fluid surrounding the lung is often found in mesothelioma.
shortness of breath is seen in many cases of mesothelioma.
fatigue or anemia is always associated with mesothelioma.
wheezing, hoarseness, or cough is also seen in mesothelioma.
blood in the sputum (fluid) coughed up (hemoptysis ) is detected in mesothelioma.
In severe cases, the person may have many tumor masses. The individual may develop a pneumothorax, or collapse of the lung. The disease may metastasize, or spread, to other parts of the body.

Tumors that affect the abdominal cavity often do not cause symptoms until they are at a late stage. Symptoms include:

abdominal pain in mesothelioma is rare.
ascites, or an abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen can be detected in ivestigation.
a mass in the abdomen is seen in many cases but also a coomon feature of mesothelioma.
problems with bowel function and
weight loss as in other cancers is also a symptom of mesothelioma.
In severe cases of the disease, the following signs and symptoms may be present:

blood clots in the veins, which may cause thrombophlebitis
disseminated intravascular coagulation, a disorder causing severe bleeding in many body organs
jaundice, or yellowing of the eyes and skin
low blood sugar level
pleural effusion
pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in the arteries of the lungs
severe ascites
A mesothelioma does not usually spread to the bone, brain, or adrenal glands. Pleural tumors are usually found only on one side of the lungs.
Now lets see what ayurveda can contribute in treating mesothelioma.
As in all diseases mesothelioma also prevention is best method that can be adopted .
If detected as in other cases rasa prepartions like makaradwgam ad
mercury preparations would be very effective in mesothelioma cases .
panchara kar is very effective in mesothelioma cases but only in early cases which are diagnosed .

Sunday, 14 December 2008

sandal wood and beauty care


Santalum album it is known to medical professionals and as sandal wood to common man ,is widely used as a perfume in mediterranian and in asia ,it has essentil oil which has a very plesent smell.
Sandalwood is a small tree that grows primarily in India. The wood of its stem, which grows from 20 to 30 feet high, is heavy and straight-grained and varies in color from white when young to yellow or orange when older. its oval leaves are covered with a whitish bloom; its small flowers, varying in color, grow in numerous cymes.
The essential oil contains high amounts of alpha- and beta-santalol. These small molecules possess antibacterial and sedative properties. Synthetic sandalwood does not contain the active ingredients.
The medicinal properties of sandalwood reside in the transmutation of sexual e
nergy.
Ancient Indians have transferred the well kept beauty secrets to their future generation. Out of the Indian beauty aids, sandalwood has a unique place. It has been used as a cream, medicine as well as a make up in India. Explore those explicit beauty secrets of sandalwood to enhance your beauty!

In India, two varieties of sandalwood are used for skin treatment. The white sandal is used for make-up and skin care. The red sandal has been widely acclaimed for its medicinal values and skin care abilities.

Sandalwood skin care
Sandalwood is an ancient Indian Ayurvedic remedy for many skin complaints and conditions. It is also known to cleanse and condition the skin, leaving it moisturized, free of germs and protected from the harmful rays of the sun. Application of the sandalwood paste on your body ensure a glowing skin to you.
Mix 5 tablespoons of coconut oil with 2 teaspoons of almond oil. Add 4 teaspoons of sandalwood powder and apply the mixture to the overexposed areas. This sandalwood tone oil will keep your skin complexion even. It will also remove the suntan and will stimulate a fairer complexion.

In olden days queens used to smear themselves with sandalwood and turmeric paste to keep their maintain a fairer complexion and to sexually stimulate the king.
When applying sandal wood paste on face care should be taken that sandal wood should not be let to dry it should be moistened with rose water to avoid skin getting too dry.

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