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Calendula: soothe sore inflamed eyes

Chamomile: reduces inflammation or infections of the eyes.

Corn flower: soothes and help reduces puffiness

Carrot: washing the eyes with the water in which carrots have beenboiled gives relief to eye strain.

Cucumber: to relieve tired inflamed eyes place a slice of cucumber over each eye after a long day, it does wonders.

Fennel seeds: reduces inflammation and gives the eyes a sparkle

Horsetail:, reduces redness, swollen eye lids and styes

Mallow: softens the skin around the eyes

Papaya/Mint: minimises dark circles under the eyes

Wormwood: reduces inflammation and redness

Make a strong decoction of the herbs, strain and soak gauze squares or lint and squeeze out excess liquid. Apply over closed eye lids while resting

Turmeric: is useful for conjunctivitis, make a mild decoction of turmeric powder with water, it has a cooling effect.

Kombucha: apply a kombucha compress diluted 1:1 to the eye lid, leave them closed for 10 minutes. Repeat 2-3 times a day. Castor oil: can be used to remove any foreign object from the eyes for example splinters or metal, put 3 drops of cator oil directly into the eye, put an eye pad of cotton wool soaked in calendula infusion over the eye

lids and wrap up for 12 hours. Repeat treatment till the object appears on the surface of the eye, then carefully remove.

Castor oil is a very effective eye make-up remover, it keeps the skin moist and supple.

Coconut: to treat cataracts place the fresh juice of a coconut into an eye dropper, apply as much as the eyes can hold. Then cover eyes with a hot cloth and lay down for 15 minutes.

Cucumber: is a natural astringent, contains an anti-wrinkle hormone and is suitable to use around the eyes.

Kombucha: apply kombucha tea around the eyes and neck twice a day to soften and smooth the skin. To reduce puffiness use kombucha tea eye pads.

Potato: have a toning effect on the skin and reduce puffiness or bags under the eyes. For eye strain – place raw potato slices onto your eyes. It will take away the pain and inflammation

Eye Lashes

To improve the condition of weak short eye lashes apply castor oil

sparingly each night for a few months

Eyebrows

To encourage growth, rub olive oil into the eyebrows nightly, in the same direction of growth. Eye Lines

The skin under the eyes is very fine and delicate, leave it alone at night so that the skin can retain its natural elasticity and not become unduly stretched by using eye creams.

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Earache

Cold Pressed Oils: place 13 drops of olive oil, 1 vitamin E capsule 400I.U., 1 garlic oil capsule at least 7 drops into a small jar. Then set the jar into a larger bowl and pour warm water around it. leave for 1 minute then use the ear drops. Mullein or olive can be used as ear drops, for beat results warm oil slightly.

Freckles

Foods: use buttermilk, crushed cranberries, cucumber and lemon rinds, lemon juice, milk, kefir, kombucha and yoghurt. Potato water is used from boiled potatoes to fade tans and freckles. Horseradish vinegar -cover grated root with apple cider vinegar and leave in a sunny spot for 2 weeks, strain and bottle. Dilute with a least 50% of water before applying to the skin. Grind radishes and the leaves to a pulp, apply to the face to eliminate black spots and freckles. Use a mixture of the juice of one lemon, dissolve as much sugar as it will hold, and apply several times a day with a camel’s brush.

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Facial Douche

For this treatment you will need to bend over a basin preferably having a towel around your neck to prevent the water running over the rest of your body. You start by slowly circulating your face around the basin using a low pressure water flow . Movements from left to right and up and down are done several times, then finally circulating the face again several more times.

Benefit: To prevent premature ageing of the skin by stimulating the blood circulation. For fresher healthier skin and the feelings of tiredness This will also aid migraines.

Facial Massage

This is the most important and valuable beauty aid. It preserves the outline of the face, moves superfluous flesh and helps the nerves and muscles to function properly. It is best to use an oil when you massage your skin, as it is readily absorbed, and by massage, you feed the tissues and strengthen the muscles at the same time. Where lines and wrinkles have already formed, it smoothes them out, and keeps the skin toned and healthy through gentle massage.

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• Have you ever broken out the day after applying a new foundation?

• Do you have cosmetic acne which is caused from wearing make-up, or do you really have a skin problem?

• Are your cleansers, moisturisers, foundation, blushers or even sun protection lotions causing acne problems?

Cosmetic acne can be caused through the use of incorrect cosmetics for your skin type, for example when the products are too “rich” for your skin, this will effect acne break outs.

Some cosmetic manufacturers are becoming aware of this problem and are searching for noncomedogentic cosmetic and skin-care formulas. Noncomedogentic (means that a chemical or mixture does not cause comedones (blackheads).

However, it could take up to six months following the use of incorrect cosmetics, before you develop signs of cosmetic acne, and therefore may not associate the connection.

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Avoid all packaged foods and drinks with additives listed on the label. Remember that ‘flavourings’ count as additives, even though they have no E-numbers, and that ‘No Artificial Additives’ can be very misleading – some ‘natural’ additives are potentially harmful. Bear in mind that bread from a bakery can contain additives although it does not have to be labelled – buy bread from a healthfood shop or make your own. Unwrapped cakes, sweets and deli-catessan foods are exempt from detailed labelling, as are alcoholic drinks. Do not drink alcohol, unless you have home-made wine brewed from pure fruit and sugar (no Campden tablets), or can buy organic wine (see p333 for suppliers). Restaurant, cafeteria, or take-away food, including fish-and-chips, is often very rich in additives. Also avoid tinned foods, because the phenolic resin that is used to line the tin can contaminate the food. If you are taking any vitamin tablets with coloured coatings, give these up. If you are taking medicines that appear to contain colourings, ask your doctor if he can prescribe an uncoloured version.

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If you think you have bursitis, try taking aspirin or Advil to relieve the pain and deduce the swelling of the bursa. Ice packs can also help reduce the swelling. Also, try to test your shoulder until you ate able to move it through your full range of motion. The bursitis will usually cleat up in a week with these treatment methods. However, if your shoulder is still painful and your range of motion is still limited after a week, you should see your doctor, who will examine your shoulder and check your range of motion. She will probably inject a corticosteroid medication directly into the bursa to relieve the pain and decrease the swelling instantly.

Once you’ve had a bout with bursitis in your shoulder, you may find that if you repeat the same patterns of overuse, the bursitis will probably come back. The best way to prevent future problems with bursitis is not to be so gung ho with weekend activities, rather to ease into them instead. Better yet, make it a point to exercise regularly during the week, and your bursitis will probably be a thing of the past.

A person who needs to limit the movement of the elbow while a bout of olecranon bursitis clears up, may find that an Ace bandage works well. If you’ve limited your activity and your elbow still hurts, you should see your doctor, who will drain the excess fluid from the bursa at the tip of your elbow.

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Description and Possible Medical Problems

If you’ve entered menopause and you notice any amount of vaginal bleeding, whether light or heavy, you need to see your doctor immediately, since vaginal bleeding in a woman who’s gone through menopause is a serious matter. If you’ve been taking estrogen and/or progesterone and you’re either cutting down or stopping the medication completely, the bleeding might be due to withdrawal from the hormones. If you’re not taking estrogen or progesterone, the bleeding may be due to cancer of the uterus, which is the second most common form of cancer in women but the most common in postmenopausal women. Your risk for cancer is increased if you are taking estrogen without progesterone or are diabetic and/or obese. And if you’ve never had children, your risk also goes up.

If you’re postmenopausal and are experiencing vaginal bleeding, ask yourself the following questions:

1. Is the blood definitely coming from the vagina or from the urinary tract or rectal area? For instance, do I primarily see the blood when urinating or during a bowel movement, or does it also appear at other times?

2. How much blood do I see? Is it just a streak, or is it heavy enough that I have to use a pad or a tampon?

Treatment

Postmenopausal women who are experiencing vaginal bleeding will need to have a complete gynecological exam, including a physical exam, a Pap smear, and a biopsy that’s done with a D and C, or dilation and curettage.

If the initial diagnosis confirms uterine cancer—and there’s no easy way to say this—you will need to have a total abdominal hysterectomy. The uterus and ovaries will be removed; the vagina will remain in place. The total recuperation time in an otherwise healthy woman is three to four weeks. Your gynecological oncologist may also want to treat you with radiation or chemotherapy, if she believes the cancer has spread. If uterine cancer is caught early, it can be cured.

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Description and Possible Medical Problems

Of course, we know that the most common reason your abdomen would suddenly increase in girth over the course of several months is either weight gain or, if you’re a woman, pregnancy.

However, there are a number of serious medical problems that can cause the abdomen to increase in size. Sometimes the amount of water in the abdominal cavity can build up due to cancer or to failure of the heart, liver, or kidneys. This condition is called ascites. Another reason for the increase in girth could be a bowel obstruction or a tumor in the digestive or gynecological tract. You may also be jaundiced, vomiting, or constipated, or you may have experienced a recent loss in weight.

Treatment

If you notice that the size of your abdomen has increased over the course of several months and your dietary or exercise habits haven’t changed, you should see your doctor. If he suspects you have ascites, you will most likely be hospitalized in order to undergo a series of lab tests to analyze the fluid in your abdomen. If your doctor believes you have a tumor in your abdomen, he will use a CAT scan, a sonogram, and perhaps a colonoscopy to determine its size and whether it is benign or malignant.

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A cough is a very common condition. Most of the time, the purpose of a cough is very simple: we cough to expel an irritant from the lungs or the throat, whether it’s a piece of food, particle of dust, or an infection of the upper respiratory tract, such as a cold or flu. In these cases, a cough encourages the lungs to rid themselves of phlegm and irritating substances.

However, a cough can also be caused by emotions, as some

people cough when they get upset; it’s almost as if they’re trying to rid the body of the negative thoughts and feelings that are causing them to be upset.

These kinds of coughs are usually not serious and tend not to last for more than a week or so. Since most coughs are part of the body’s infection-fighting system, they usually disappear without any specific treatment. However, if your cough lasts for more than a week or appears on and off over a period of a couple of months, you should see your doctor.

More uncommonly, a cough can be a sign of a serious disease. Asthma and heart disease can first show up as a simple cough. Likewise, many cancers of the lung begin with a cough as the only symptom. Therefore, the words you use to describe your cough to your doctor are very important. If you’re not sure of the reason why you’re coughing, ask yourself the following questions:

1. How long have I been coughing? Hours, days, or weeks?

2. Is it a productive cough? In other words, am I coughing up mucus, phlegm, or blood? If so, how much? Less than a tablespoon or more than that? And what is the color? Bright red, brown, grey, green,| black, or clear?

3. Do I start to cough when I’m in a certain position such as lying down?

4. Do I start to cough when I increase my level of physical activity?

5. Am I wheezing?

6. Do I have other symptoms, such as weight loss, fever, or chills? Has my voice changed over a period of several months?

7. Do I start coughing when I’m eating?

8. Do I tend to cough when I become nervous?

Your answers to these questions will help your doctor diagnose your cough and prescribe appropriate treatment. If he thinks your cough is a sign of a serious underlying illness, he may order one or more of the tests listed earlier in this chapter that are used to investigate problems in the chest.

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Description and Possible Medical Problems

If you notice a raised lesion on your face with a luminescent color, like a pearl, chances are you have one of the most common forms of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma.

Basal cell carcinoma affects men and women who burn easily in the sun and who have had a significant amount of sun exposure over the course of their lives. Some doctors believe that heredity can increase your risk of contracting this malignant form of cancer.

But the news is actually very good. The fact is that basal cell carcinoma rarely spreads to other parts of the body, and it’s one of the easiest kinds of cancer to treat.

Treatment

Though basal cell carcinoma rarely spreads to other parts of the body, your doctor will want to remove the tumor when biopsy shows a positive diagnosis. He will remove it surgically, with radiation, or by freezing it with cryosurgery.

After treatment has been successful and all traces of the tumor have been removed, your doctor will recommend that you stay out of the sun unless you regularly and liberally apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher.

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