7 Quick and Effective Home Remedies

 Stiff muscles

Make a paste from

a cup of oil

a tablespoon of horse radish

Massage the mixture in the sore spot

Arthritis pain

Make a mixture from

2 cups of oatmeal

1 cup of water

Warm up for a minute in the microwave, allow the oats to cool down, then apply to the sore joints.

 

Eczema bothering you

Massage the area with olive oil.

Olive oil is rich in antioxidants that fight the effects of eczema.

Painful Zit

Dab some honey on it and cover with a Band aid.

The honey disinfects the skin, helping it heal faster.

Infected toe nail/ fungus

Soak your feet in a bath of classic Listerine ( or other such mouthwash) diluted with a little water.

Calloused feet

Make a mixture from 2-3 ground licorice sticks

1/2 teaspoon of Vaseline

Rub the mixture into the soles

Sore throat

Make a mixture from equal parts of

vinegar

honey

Swallow a spoonful 6 times a day

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Alzheimer’s and Gum Disease: Can One Bacterium Cause Both?

Gum problems affect more than half of the world’s population, but most people choose to ignore their oral health - a decision that can have dire consequences, as it turns out. An increasing number of scientific findings point out how gum disease causing bacteria can spread and affect the entire body, even your brain. In a previous article, we’ve discussed how poor oral health can contribute to heart disease and problems with episodic memory, but an even more worrying finding has been made in 2019, suggesting that a strain of bacteria that is typically involved in gum disease called Porphyromonas gingivalis may be the cause of Alzheimer’s disease.

The Science Behind Alzheimer’s Disease
For decades, beta-amyloid plaques and TAU tangles have been considered the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. These plaques and tangles bunch together causing clumps in the brain tissue that interfere with the function of our brain cells. As a result, certain brain functions, such as short term memory, executive functioning, and even emotional perception, just to name a few, become affected, making Alzheimer’s sufferers progressively less and less independent and capable of living life at its fullest.
Indeed, beta-amyloid plaques and TAU tangles are a unique and frequent finding in post-mortem studies in Alzheimer’s patients, and for decades, the reason behind their development was a mystery. One of the major hypotheses was that the cause may be due to an infection, and once again, post-mortem research suggested that it might be a strain of the herpes virus or even a fungus that trigger the condition.

However, these studies were small, and their results too unconvincing for the global medical community to recognize that infections cause the neurodegenerative condition, especially since other factors, such as genetics and age are known risk factors of Alzheimer’s.

The Link Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s
In 2019, a new study was published in the Science Advances journal finding a bacterium typically associated with gum disease in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. But the researchers didn’t stop there and did a follow-up study in an attempt to find not only a cause but also a cure for the condition.

The scientists suggested that toxins called gingipains produced by Porphyromonas gingivalis bacteria were to blame for the creation of plaques and tangles, and they developed a drug they called COR388 that blocks these gingipains. During this second experiment, mice were exposed to the Porphyromonas gingivalis bacteria, and after 6 weeks, the bacteria already appeared in their brain and started causing plaques.

Then, the mice were treated with the drug the researchers had developed, which resulted in a significant reduction of plaques in the mice’s brains and halted neurodegeneration. The researchers conclude that Alzheimer’s disease is caused by the Porphyromonas gingivalis bacterium, and they are already in the process of conducting clinical trials on human subjects to test the efficacy of the experimental drug.

In an interview with the New Scientist in December of 2019, one of the leading authors of the study Steve Dominy revealed that 570 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s from 95 health centers across the US and Europe were enrolled in the clinical trial, and we should expect the results in 2021.
A Critical View

While the gum disease study definitely uncovered one way the beta-amyloid plaques and TAU tangles characteristic of Alzheimer’s can occur, many leading scientists in the field point out that we should look at the bigger picture instead of stating that Porphyromonas gingivalis is the exclusive cause of Alzheimer’s, as any other microorganism could likewise be responsible for the formation of plaques and tangles.

Still, the research is exemplary, as it makes us reimagine what the plaques and tangles found in Alzheimer's patients' brains really are - a symptom of the disease, instead of its definitive cause. The study also managed to show how an infection considered relatively harmless managed to contribute to the development of the most widespread neurodegenerative condition - Alzheimer’s disease.

The lesson here is clear: good overall health, including dental hygiene and oral health, as well as a timely treatment of any infections, even seemingly minor one, is key in preventing serious future health issues.

Pomegranate juice- benefits heart diseases

According to a study, there are major health benefits of pomegranate extract.
1) Lowers oxidative stress
2) reduction in arterial plaque
3) lower levels of chemokrine, a chemical messenger linked to inflammation
4) Reduction in ECG abnormalities
5) Lower accumulation of lipids in the heart muscle
Moreover, according to a 2004 study, a 3-year clinical study showed that daily intake of pomegranate juice successfully reversed carotid artery stenosis by amazing 29 % in a period of 12 months. And, pomegranate may be a beneficial and a safer alternative to statins in unclogging the arteries and minimise the chance for cardiovascular problems.

If you still have doubts about the power of pomegranate and why it deserves to be a part of your nutrition-
Healing properties of pomegranate

1) Abundant in nutrients
Did you know that a cup of pomegranate seeds has 144 calories, 3 gm of protein, 7 gm of fiber, vitamins C & K, potassium and folate. This wonderful fruit also provides antioxidants that are vital for the protection from oxidative damage.

2) Possesses anti-inflammatory ability
Pomegranates will help you lower inflammation, avert heart illness, type 2 diabetes, obesity and Alzheimer's.

3) Fights off fungus and bad bacteria
The compounds of pomegranate are highly beneficial in destroying the bad bacteria in the body, as well as fungal infections.

4) Balances the blood pressure
According to a study, hypertensive individuals experienced a significant reduction in their blood pressure after drinking 150 ml of pomegranate juice on a daily basis for 14 days.

5) Rich in potent plant compounds
Punicalagins are potent antioxidants present in the peel and juice of pomegranate. The punicic acid in pomegranate seed oil is the major fatty acid in the seeds of pomegranate.

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Identify the trigger for your asthma, advise doctors

Experts also rue stigma attached to ailment, fear of inhalers among patients

As the world observes Asthma Day on Tuesday, doctors have cautioned patients of delay in diagnosis and failing to identify their triggers. 

Asthma is a condition in which the airways narrow and get inflamed, making it difficult to breathe. 

What worsens the condition of patients is exposure to outdoor and indoor triggers like dust, pollution and fungus.

“It is extremely important for the patients to know their triggers and devise ways to avoid them,” a Dr.  said. 

She said in any household, dust and fungus accumulated in wet areas like bathrooms or kitchens, beds and pillows can be the triggers for most patients. “This tells us that cleanliness is extremely important. Also, one may take additional precautions like use of wet mop for dusting instead of dry dusting, washing of bed linen in warm water and drying in the sun, and so on,” she said.

Experts said some patients may have food allergies that trigger their asthma, while others may react to cockroaches or pet dander. Asthma medication is mainly to control or relieve symptoms, and is administered in a ‘stepped care model’. Depending on the patient’s condition and exposure to the triggers, the medication may be stepped up or stepped down.

Experts say that even today, there is a significant stigma attached to asthma, especially with the use of inhalers. “Patients, mainly women, don’t want to use inhalers at all. Young patients fear that use of inhalers may cause a problem with their marriage or job prospects. They insist on oral medication instead,” a pulmonologist and intensivist said. “Inhalers are safe as they help to take the medication directly to the airways instead of the bloodstream. We have to explain this to the patients,” he said.
Market research carried out by drug maker Cipla covering 1,000 patients and 700 people from the general population had also shown similar findings. Only 8% who were aware used inhalers and 29% patients feared addiction from using them. 

“It is not just the perception of patients, some doctors who don’t specialise in respiratory illnesses misinform patients that they may get dependent on inhalers,” the Dr. said, adding that ignorance or delay in proper treatment leads to hospitalisation, and in worse cases, some patients even need to be put on ventilator support.

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