Home remedy for sleep disorders

 

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If you are having sleeping problems, first you need to determine what disorder is responsible, then make the corresponding juice. Drink it every day and keep your diet relatively free of processed foods, dairy products, and sugary and floury foods.

Note: If your sleep problem becomes serious you should consult your GP to see whether medication is required.

1. Insomnia

Insomnia is something we all know about. Insomniacs can't sleep easily, and even when they do they only sleep for a short time, making their waking days a bit of a living nightmare. About 30% of us actually suffer from insomnia on a regular basis. Acute insomnia could be caused by a significant magnesium deficiency. Magnesium naturally helps relax your muscles and calms your nerves, making falling into a soft, dreamy sleep much easier. Therefore, to keep insomnia at bay we need a juice bursting with magnesium-rich leafy goodness. This will do the trick!
 

Attack Your Insomnia

 Ingredients
- ¼ Savoy cabbage head
- A handful spinach
- 3 Romaine lettuce heads
- 2 green apples
- 1-inch ginger root
- 1 lemon

Directions (are the same for each juice)
1. Wash all the ingredients.
2. Cut the ingredients into pieces small enough to fit them through your juicer’s chute.
3. Beginning with the smallest pieces, pop all your ingredients into the juicer.
4. Serve immediately. 

2. Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is a fairly frightening phenomenon. The relaxing of throat muscles during sleep can cause a blockage, affecting your breathing and causing you to wake up gasping for air. When your throat produces too much mucus it is more at risk of an apnea inducing blockage. A fibre rich diet will reduce the amount of mucus you produce. So we need some juice rich in fibrous goodness. This juice packs a great fibery punch.

Prevent Your Sleep Apnea

 Ingredients
-    4 celery ribs
-    2 Asian pears
-    4 carrots
-    1-inch ginger root
-    1 lemon

 

3. Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless leg syndrome bizarrely results in your legs wanting to start moving and running around while you are lying down and trying to sleep. This is a neurological disorder caused by iron and magnesium deficiency. This juice contains plenty of iron and magnesium fruit and veg and will prevent any chance bed sprints.
 

Avoid Restless Leg Syndrome

 Ingredients
- 10-12 asparagus spears
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 celery ribs
- 1 fennel bulb
- A handful parsley
- 1 green apple
- 1 lemon

 

4. Bruxism

Bruxism is the medical name given to the involuntary teeth-grinding that can happen during sleep, waking you up with a saw jaw, or headache. It is believed that a diet rich in greens helps reduce bruxism, which is caused by a lack of vitamin B5, magnesium and calcium. This easy-to-make juice remedies any deficiencies you may have. 
 

Bust Your Bruxism

 Ingredients
- 4 carrots
- 6 celery ribs
- A handful spinach
- A handful parsley
- ¼ of a pineapple
- 1 lemon

This jab uses your own fat to ease arthritis pain

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The fat is obtained and prepared, then injected into the joint cavity of the osteoarthritic knee. 

Injecting one's own fat into painful joints could be a radical new treatment for osteoarthritis, according to a new claim by surgeons.
In the trial carried out at the King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, the jabs, which provide lubrication inside the joint to improve function and reduce the pain and stiffness, are being given to 100 patients with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis. 

The small amount of donor fat is taken from the patient's own body, selected according to their own wishes and fat availability, with the entire procedure performed as daycare surgery under local anaesthetic and sedation.

During the surgery, the fat is obtained and prepared, then injected into the joint cavity of the osteoarthritic knee. Patients are discharged soon afterwards with antibiotics and painkillers, then followed up to see if joint function has improved and whether there is a reduction in pain and stiffness.

Lead researcher said that like a car gearbox, joints work best when they have good levels of lubrication, and it is normally provided by synovial, a thick gel-like material. In osteoarthritis sufferers, one element of this fluid, hyaluronic acid, does not work properly. Some research suggests improving lubrication with injections of hyaluronic acid. The researchers believe that a simple injection of fat will improve chronic osteoarthritis and they are using the self-lubricating effect of patients' own fat to improve function and reduce pain.

The trial results will be reported in the British Medical Journal in December

This painkiller may slow the growth of cancer

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One of the most widely prescribed pain and anti-inflammation drug may also slow the growth rate of cancer, a new study has found. The study focused on the effects of celecoxib or Celebrex.
It targets an enzyme called "cyclooxygenase-2" (COX-2), which is linked to pain and inflammation, researchers said. This enzyme is also critical in the creation of prostaglandins, compounds that act like hormones and play a role in promoting tumour growth, they said. COX-2 expression is typically low in normal tissue, but high in multiple types of cancers, researchers said.

 "We were actually interested in determining what a particular signalling pathway does in cancer," said Joseph Kissil from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in the US. "In the process, we found that it activates genes that promote survival of tumour cells and that they do so by turning on enzymes involved in inflammation, including COX2, which anti-inflammatory drugs like Celebrex inhibit," said Kissil.

Researchers conducted animal studies tracking the effects of celecoxib on the growth of cancer cells from a tumour type known as neurofibromatosis type II (NF2). In humans, NF2 is a relatively rare inherited form of cancer caused by mutations in the anti-tumour gene NF2, which leads to benign tumours of the auditory nerve, researchers said.

Animals received a daily dose of the drug, and tumour growth was followed by imaging. Analysis of the results showed a significantly slower tumour growth rate in celecoxib-treated models than in controls, they said. Using various approaches, the study also showed that a signalling cascade known as the Hippo-YAP pathway is involved in these results and that the protein YAP is required for the proliferation and survival of NF2 cells and tumour formation.

"Our study shows that COX2 inhibitors do have an effect on the tumour cells. They also have an impact on inflammatory responses that play a role in tumour growth," said William Guerrant from TSRI. "It is possible that in other cancers these effects might actually be stronger because of the drug's impact on inflammation," he said.

The findings were published in the journal Cancer Research.

Warning Signs of Vitamin C Deficiency

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 Vitamin C: Why You Need It

 

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. But, it is also essential for many other reasons too. In fact, Vitamin C has been found to:
 

• Help prevent cancer and enhance the effect of cancer-fighting drugs
• Lower the risk of stroke and heart disease
• Quell inflammation in the body, lowering the risk of gout and other inflammatory conditions
• Promote healthy skin and collagen formation
• Slow aging, naturally
• Assist the body in the absorption of minerals, including iron
• Lower stress levels
• Boost the immune system
• Improve physical performance
  Certain people, though, are more at risk for being deficient in this vitamin than others. This includes:
   
• Those dependent on drugs and/or alcohol
• Individuals on highly restrictive diets
• Individuals who do not eat fruits and vegetables daily
• Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis sufferers
• Those with a medical condition which affects their ability to digest and absorb food, like:
• People who smoke - as smoking affects the absorption of vitamin C from foods
• People who eat less of a varied diet
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women
  Vitamin C Deficiency: The Warning Signs
  
  If you are concerned that you might be deficient in vitamin C, here are some signs and indications you should be on the look-out for:
  
  1. Easy bruising
  Bruising -is a natural response to certain injuries - usually a fall or a knock. It is caused when small blood vessels near the skin's surface (capillaries) break and leak red blood cells. In certain situations, bruising is to be expected. Yet excessive or unexplained reddish-purple marks on the skin may point to a lack of vitamin C in the diet, due to weakened capillaries. Even minor deficiencies of vitamin C can lead to increased bruising. If this often happens to you, try to increase your dose and see if it has an effect. Studies show that consuming more vitamin C has been found to reduce the effects of bruising. 
   
  2. A wound that takes long to heal
   Look into your diet if you have cuts and scrapes that are slow to heal. Vitamin C is essential to the formation of collagen in the skin. This connective tissue helps bind a healing wound, therefore a lack of it can lead to slow healing. Vitamin C also acts as a powerful antioxidant and immune system booster, both of which encourage faster healing. 

  3. Swollen, bleeding or inflamed gums
  Swollen or bleeding gums or recurrent mouth ulcers are often linked to low levels of vitamin C. Collagen plays an important role in supporting gum health, however, it is estimated that gums turn over at least 20 percent of their collagen every day. Consuming vitamin C is therefore vital for healthy teeth and gums. Low levels are also linked to gum disease- ranging from gum inflammation to soft tissue damage. Low vitamin C can progress if not addressed, which can eventually lead to scurvy.

  4. Dry or splitting hair and nails

  Strong nails and a shiny head of hair are often good indicators of a healthy, balanced diet. However if they appear to be dry and splitting, it may indicate a deeper problem. Vitamin C usually makes its way into organs and tissues first before moving to the hair. So, low levels of the vitamin may cause you to have more than just a bad hair day. Vitamin C is also vital for the absorption of iron, a deficiency which can cause chronic hair loss and slow hair growth, as well as brittle and concave nails. 

  5. Red, Rough or Dry Skin
  Rough and dry skin, caused by a lack of collagen is one of the first signs of scurvy. Low levels of vitamin C are also linked to a common, yet harmless skin condition known as keratosis pilaris, characterized by small, hard bumps on the upper arms, thighs, buttocks and face. Adding vitamin C to your diet can greatly improve skin tone and texture. Studies also show that diets high in vitamin C provide better skin and less wrinkling. Vitamin C can also offset the damage caused by the sun's UV rays. 

  6. Frequent nosebleeds

  If you experience frequent nosebleeds don't dismiss an adequate diet as the underlying cause. More often than not, nosebleeds occur due to fragile small blood vessels. Adequate vitamin C, though, decreases their fragility. 

  7. Poor immune function
  The immune system is what helps the body protect against infection and disease. Consuming a diet rich in vitamin C can promote better functioning of the immune system as several cells rely on this vitamin to perform their tasks. Being deficient in vitamin C can therefore lead to a reduced resistance against certain pathogens. Vitamin C may also reduce the duration of the common cold (despite popular belief, it does not ward it off, rather, it affects its incidence or severity). 

  8. Swollen and painful joints

  Pain and swelling in the joints caused by inflammatory arthritis may be another sign that you need to check your vitamin C intake. A study in Great Britain, found that people with low levels of vitamin C were three times more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis, than those whose diets included foods rich in the vitamin. 

  9. Fatigue or depression
  The two could be a result of many underlying illnesses and causes. However, one such cause may be a lack of vitamin C intake. Research has indicated that there is a link between vitamin C deficiency and psychological states. Most hospitalized patients with sub-optimal vitamin C levels demonstrate a perceived improvement in mood after taking a supplement, by up to 34 percent. 

  10. Unexplained weight gain

  Not having enough vitamin C in the bloodstream can lead to an increase in body fat and waist circumference. A study conducted in 2006 at the Arizona State University found that the amount of vitamin C absorbed by the body directly affects its ability to use fat as a fuel source during both exercise and when at rest.
  
  The four week study was conducted on 20 obese men and women who were put on a low-fat diet which contained 67 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C. In a random order, some of the participants were given a 500mg vitamin C capsule each day, or a placebo. It was found that those with low concentrations of vitamin C in their blood had higher body fat mass. Yet a steady amount of vitamin C concentration in the blood resulted in the ability to oxidize fat by 11 percent. 

  Some Vitamin C rich foods are- amla- Indian gooseberry, one of it gives enough vitamin compared to even 1/2 kg of grapes !, other Vitamin  C rich foods are- papaya, kiwi, citrus fruits,  Brussel sprouts, chili peppers, pineapple, kale, strawberries, broccoli,  red bell pepper, fresh coriander leaves.

New method reduces blood vessels' transplant rejection risk

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 A team of British researchers has developed a new technique to grow the blood vessels using cells from the patient to cut down significantly the risk of transplant rejection.

"A major challenge in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine is providing the new tissue with a network of blood vessels and linking this to the patient's existing blood supply. This is vital for the tissue's survival and integration with adjacent tissues," said Giordano Pula from University of Bath. 

 But the shortage of adequate patient-derived scaffolds that can support blood vessel growth has been a major limitation for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
Other methods only allow limited formation of small blood vessels such as capillaries which makes tissue less likely to successfully transplant into a patient.
This led the researchers from the University of Bath and Bristol Heart Institute to start the pioneering research.
"By embedding endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in a gel derived from platelets, both of which can be isolated from the patient's blood, we have demonstrated the formation of a network of small vessels," said study co-author Paul De Bank. 

 The gel contains a number of different growth factors which can induce existing blood vessels to infiltrate the gel and form connections with the new structures, according to the study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

Combining tissue-specific cells with the gel containing EPCs -- a type of cell which helps maintain blood vessel walls -- offers the potential for the formation of fully vascularised, functional tissues or organs, which integrate seamlessly with the patient.
"This discovery has the potential to accelerate the development of regenerative medicine applications," Bank said.
The new approach allows components of a person's own blood to be manipulated to create a scaffold on which new blood vessels could grow. 

 "This increases the likelihood that the new tissue will be integrated into the patient's body which, if proven successful with more research, could improve the lives of people affected by heart failure," Bank added.

New biosensor can detect Alzheimers, cancer

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Scientists have developed a novel biosensor that can detect molecules associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinsons and Alzheimers, as well as certain types of cancer. 

The device, developed by researchers at the National Nanotechnology Laboratory (LNNano) in Brazil, is a single-layer organic nanometre-scale transistor on a glass slide. 
 
It contains the reduced form of the peptide glutathione (GSH), which reacts in a specific way when it comes into contact with the enzyme glutathione S-transferase (GST), linked to Parkinsons, Alzheimers and breast cancer, among other diseases. 

The GSH-GST reaction is detected by the transistor, which can be used for diagnostic purposes. 

The project focuses on the development of point-of-care devices by researchers in a range of knowledge areas, using functional materials to produce simple sensors and microfluidic systems for rapid diagnosis. 

"Platforms like this one can be deployed to diagnose complex diseases quickly, safely and relatively cheaply, using nanometre-scale systems to identify molecules of interest in the material analysed," said Carlos Cesar Bof Bufon, Head of LNNanos Functional Devices and Systems Lab (DSF). 

In addition to portability and low cost, the advantages of the nanometric biosensor include its sensitivity in detecting molecules, according to Bufon. 

"This is the first time organic transistor technology has been used in detecting the pair GSH-GST, which is important in diagnosing degenerative diseases, for example," Bufon said. 

"The device can detect such molecules even when theyre present at very low levels in the examined material, thanks to its nanometric sensitivity," he said. 

The system can be adapted to detect other substances, such as molecules linked to different diseases and elements present in contaminated material, among other applications. 

This requires replacing the molecules in the sensor with others that react with the chemicals targeted by the test, which are known as analytes, researchers said. 

The team is working on paper-based biosensors to lower the cost even further and to improve portability and facilitate fabrication as well as disposal. 

The challenge is that paper is an insulator in its usual form. Bufon has developed a technique to make paper conductive and capable of transporting sensing data by impregnating cellulose fibres with polymers that have conductive properties.

'Smart' walking stick that can help Parkinson's sufferers regain rhythm!

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  Neha Shahid Chaudhry, the granddaughter of a man with Parkinson’s disease, has developed a ‘smart’ walking stick that could help thousands of people living with the condition.

The device can sense when a user's limbs have frozen so that they cannot continue walking. Recognising a pause in motion, the stick vibrates to help the patient regain their rhythm and start walking again.

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Neha, product design technology graduate of the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and founder of start-up company ‘Walk to Beat’, Chaudhry has been overwhelmed with the response to her product.

Her invention may benefit half the 127,000 Parkinson's patients in Britain who regularly experience joint freezing and abnormal gait symptoms.

Tiny carrier can help treat brain tumour

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 A nanocarrier engineered to be small enough to get past the blood-brain barrier could be targeted to deliver a chemotherapeutic drug more efficiently to tumour cells in the brain, a new study reveals.

The blood-brain barrier is a protective barrier designed to keep a stable environment within and surrounding the brain. In experiments, the researchers found that the new method resulted in increased killing in the targeted cells.

"I was very surprised by how efficiently and well it worked once we got the nanocarrier to those cells," said Ann-Marie Broome from Medical University of South Carolina in the US.

The findings potentially point the way to a new treatment option for patients with certain conditions, such as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the focus of this study. 

 Glioblastoma multiforme is a devastating disease with no curative options due to several challenges, Broome said.
The brain tumour has a significant overall mortality, in part due to its location, difficulty of surgical treatment and the inability to get drugs through the blood-brain barrier.
In 40 percent of cases, standard treatments will extend life expectancy four to seven months. 

 That led the researchers engineer a micelle that is a phospholipid nanocarrier, "a bit of fat globule," to deliver a concentrated dose of the chemotherapy drug temozolomide (TMZ) to the deadly tumour cells.


"Micelles of a certain size will cross the blood-brain barrier carrying a concentrated amount of TMZ," Broome explained about how the nanotechnology works.

The study was published online in the international journal Nanomedicine - Future Medicine.

In medicine, Broome said, researchers construct nanocarriers that are stable and stealthy. "Your immune cells can't attack them. They remain hidden.

"When the package gets to where it's going, nanotechnologists have various methods to get the micelles to release their payloads -- one way is to use the acidic nature of a rapidly growing tumour," she said.

SILENT HEART ATTACK

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 Nearly half of all heart attacks may not have classic symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath and cold sweats but are likely to be silent, reveals new research.

A silent heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off completely.

"The outcome of a silent heart attack is as bad as a heart attack that is recognised while it is happening," said a Dr.

The findings showed that silent heart attacks are made up 45 percent of all heart attacks.

Also, these are more commonly found in men but are more likely to cause death in women.

Further, the risk of dying from heart disease increases by three times in case of a silent heart attack.

The chance of dying from all other causes rises by 34 percent.
Silent heart attacks are usually detected when patients undergo an electrocardiogram (ECG) --  a process to check heart's electrical activity.

"Doctors need to help patients who have had a silent heart attack quit smoking, reduce their weight, control cholesterol and blood pressure and get more exercise," the researchers noted in the paper published in the journal Circulation.

For the study, the team analysed the records of 9,498 middle-age adults.

For over an average of nine years after the start of the study, 317 participants had silent heart attacks while 386 had heart attacks with clinical symptoms.

Nearly half of all heart attacks may not have classic symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath and cold sweats but are likely to be silent, reveals new research.

A silent heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off completely.

"The outcome of a silent heart attack is as bad as a heart attack that is recognised while it is happening," said Elsayed Z. Soliman, director of the epidemiological cardiology research cent ..

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Nearly half of all heart attacks may not have classic symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath and cold sweats but are likely to be silent, reveals new research.

A silent heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off completely.

"The outcome of a silent heart attack is as bad as a heart attack that is recognised while it is happening," said Elsayed Z. Soliman, director of the epidemiological cardiology research cent ..

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Nearly half of all heart attacks may not have classic symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath and cold sweats but are likely to be silent, reveals new research.

A silent heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off completely.

"The outcome of a silent heart attack is as bad as a heart attack that is recognised while it is happening," said Elsayed Z. Soliman, director of the epidemiological cardiology research centr ..

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Reboiling Water Can Be Detrimental to Your Health

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The composition of water changes when boiled. This beneficially releases volatile compounds and gases, making boiled water a safe drink. But when ordinary water is over boiled or reboiled, the chemical compounds change for the worse. Instead of dissolving, dangerous substances accumulate, increasing the risk of consuming certain chemicals and harmful substances like nitrates, arsenic and fluoride (see more in the section below). Healthy minerals may also turn for the worse when 'amassed': in large quantities, calcium salts, for instance, can lead to kidney stones and gallstones. 

 

The damaging effects of reboiled water

Nitrates that are exposed to high heat become highly toxic. High temperatures transform nitrates to nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic (having the potential to cause cancer). Nitrates have also been linked to diseases like leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, ovarian, colon, rectal, bladder, stomach, pancreatic and thyroid cancer. 

In addition, over the years, an accumulation of arsenic (a chemical element that occurs in many minerals) can lead to arsenic intoxication, which has been shown to cause numerous health issues including cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurological issues, infertility and developmental disorders. 

Furthermore, being exposed to too much fluoride can have damaging effects on neurological and cognitive development, particularly in children, according to research.

So, take precautions today! If you must reboil your water, be sure to change it first. Happily, however, reboiling is fine if you are using perfectly pure distilled deionized water, where no ill-effects have yet been noted. 

Reduce the Effects of Gum Recession with These Natural Remedies

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 Three out of every four adults have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. This includes receding gums. 
 Receding gums is a condition whereby the gums pull back from the tooth surface, exposing the root surfaces of the teeth. It is a serious consequence that often arises due to poor oral health, and may lead to tooth loss. Yet, many people are unaware that their gums may be receding until they have reached a noticeable level. Fortunately, it can be treated, preventing any further damage. Below are eight natural home remedies you can try for receding gums, helping to stop the problem and promote better overall gum health. 

Green Tea

Packed with antioxidants, green tea helps in the prevention of a multitude of diseases. Consuming green tea regularly may also decrease the damage caused by receding gums, by reducing gum inflammation and aiding in killing bacteria in the oral cavity.
Use: Drink one cup of green tea each morning. 

Coconut Oil
Coconut oil's microbial properties make it an excellent remedy for receding gums, while also fighting bacteria-related gum diseases. It helps rid the teeth and gums of germs and food particles, preventing tooth decay and further gum issues.
Use: Use virgin coconut oil on a daily basis as you would a regular mouthwash, swishing it around in your mouth for 30 seconds after brushing. 

Sesame Oil

 Plaque buildup and toxins often cause receding gums. To minimize these effects, sesame oil can be used to help reduce plaque and remove toxins in the oral cavity. To encourage better absorption, heat the oil slightly. Warmed sesame oil helps to prevent dental decay and gum recession, providing a protective coating on the gums.
Use: Use a quarter of a cup as a mouthwash, swishing the oil around in your mouth for 30 seconds before brushing your teeth. 

Myrrh
Myrrh is a well known essential oil that helps stop gum recession, preventing damage to the gums and teeth and preventing root exposure. It is also helpful in strengthening the gums.
Use: Myrrh can be made into a paste by adding a couple of drops to some aloe vera gel, or it can be used as a rinse, combining a couple of drops in some water. 

Aloe Vera

This healing gel is best known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits, preventing infections and damaged gums.
Use: Brush your teeth with the gel. You may opt for an aloe vera base toothpaste, or simply apply the gel to your teeth and gums after regular brushing and flossing. 

Eucalyptus
This essential oil prevents gum disease and tooth decay. It kills germs and helps prevent gum recession. It is also beneficial in reducing gum swelling due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Use: Dilute the oil in water. Dip a soft-bristled toothbrush into the mix using it to massage the gums for a couple of minutes. Doing so will reduce gum recession and stimulate new tissue growth. 

Clove

 Since time immemorial, cloves have been used as a remedy to reduce the effects of oral infections and damaged or decaying teeth. Clove oil is a potent antimicrobial, antiseptic and antifungal agent that cleanses the oral cavity and stimulates the repair and growth of any damaged tissues, including receding gums.
Use: When used frequently, clove oil, stops bacterial action and disinfects the mouth. Massage into the gums once a day using a soft-bristled toothbrush. 

Lemon Oil
Lemon oil is best known for its antibacterial and mild antiseptic properties. In its ability to kill off bacteria, lemon oil works exceptionally well at preventing tooth decay and gum recession. Due to its acidic properties, however, lemon oil cannot be used frequently.
Use: Combine an ounce of virgin olive oil and the juice from one-fourth of a fresh lemon. The mixture can be used twice a day. Swish in your mouth once in the morning and once in the afternoon.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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 Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune system condition, or “autoimmune disorder,” that causes inflammation of the lining of the joints. It may also affect the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, blood, and nerves. Although RA symptoms can come and go, the disease can worsen over time and may never go away. Early, aggressive treatment is key to slowing or stopping it.

symptoms
 Joint inflammation from RA comes with pain, warmth, and swelling. The inflammation is typically symmetrical, occurring on both sides of the body at the same time (such as the wrists, knees, or hands). Other symptoms of RA include joint stiffness, particularly in the morning or after periods of inactivity; ongoing fatigue, and low-grade fever. Symptoms typically develop gradually over years, but they can come on rapidly for some people.
 It usually strikes between ages 30-60, but younger and older people can get it. Smokers are more likely to get the disease. Chances are more if a relative has it for you to develop the disease.

Some people may have a genetic risk for it that gets triggered by a particular infection that experts haven’t yet identified.Inflammation of the lining of the joints can destroy cartilage and bone, deforming the affected joints. As the condition progresses, joints can become painful and not work as well.

How RA affects the body
 
RA can affect organs and areas of the body other than the joints, including:

• Rheumatoid nodules  form lumps under the skin and in internal organs  
• Sjogren's syndrome: inflammation and damage of the glands of the eyes and mouth; other parts of the body can also be affected
• Pleuritis: inflammation of the lining of the lungs
• Pericarditis: inflammation of the lining surrounding the heart
• Anemia: not enough healthy red blood cells
• Felty syndrome: not enough white blood cells. Also linked to ah enlarged spleen.
• Vasculitis: blood vessel inflammation, which can hamper blood supply to tissues

 Juvenile RA is the most common type of arthritis in kids. Like adult RA, it causes joint inflammation, stiffness, and damage. However, it can also affect a child's growth. Juvenile RA is also known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis. "Idiopathic" means the cause is unknown.

Diagnosis
As symptoms may come and go, diagnosing RA in its early stages is challenging. If you have these symptoms, your doctor may order further tests:

• Morning joint stiffness
• Swelling/fluid around several joints at the same time
• Swelling in the wrist, hand, or finger joints
• Same joints affected on both sides of your body
• Firm lumps under the skin (rheumatoid nodules)

 If your doctor thinks you have RA, she may give you blood tests to check for signs of inflammation in the body. Other common tests are for rheumatoid factor (RF) and “anti-CCP” (anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide), which most people with RA have. There is no single test for RA, though. X-rays and other imaging tests can be used to see the progress of the disease and to see for joint inflammation and damage done to the joints.

Treatment
There is no cure, treatment can lower joint inflammation and pain, prevent joint damage, and help keep your joints working. You should start ASAP. Your doctor will make a plan based on your particular case, including your age, affected joints, and how severe the disease is. It will include medication and exercise to strengthen muscles around the joints. Some people need surgery. Type of treatment will vary according to each person's needs and what helps the most- either moist heat, acupuncture, and relaxation. At times, supplements may help, which the doctor may decide.

Some foods may worse RA- saturated fats, tomatoes, citrus fruits, potatoes, coffee and dairy products. Omega 3 fatty acids may be helpful to some.

Light exercises like walking, stretching, swimming may be helpful, but when there is flare-up, it is better to rest before you resume your exercise.