farmeric November 19th, 2011
Let’s continue our subject regarding water treatment procedures.
Today, we will talk about heating compress.
First, heating compress is defined as a mild, prolonged application of moist heat of several hours duration.
Some of the effects of heating compress on the patient includes:
- Relaxes muscles.
- Relieves pain of throat or rheumatic joints.
- Relieves abdominal discomfort (use abdominal bandage).
- Reduces joint inflammation.
- A mild heating effect.
The main thing needed for heating compress is a cloth such as:
- A piece of cotton cloth, folded for moderate thickness, about two inches wide and long enough to wrap around the neck or joint twice. A lady’s hankie (small size and thin), folded lengthwise, will do, if to be applied on the throat.
- A piece of flannel cloth, about four inches wide and long enough to wrap about the joint or neck. A baby’s flannel blanket or diaper, folded lengthwise will just right for the knees.
- Two safety pins.
- If medicated compress is ordered, use the medication prescribed. Vicks Vaporub ointment may be used.
Here are the procedures in performing heating compress:
- Soak cloth with tap water. Wring and put around the neck or joint twice. Be sure the wet cloth is neither too wet to drip nor too dry. If medicated compress is applied, rub area with prescribed medication or ointment. Do not wet the cloth with water but wrap the cloth around the area dry after the medication is applied. (In applying a plain heating compress, wet cloth is applied without medication).
- Apply compress smoothly and quickly to avoid chilling.
- With the piece of flannel cloth, wrap compress snugly to exclude air and pin securely on the side of the neck or joint.
- Leave compress on overnight or at least for 6-8 hours.
- Take care that the compress is not too tight so it does not interfere with circulation and joint movements.
- Rub the area with a cloth wrung out of cold water (tap water) immediately after removing the compress in the morning or after 6-8 hours.
- Dry the area thoroughly. Compress may be applied once or twice a day.
Note: It is best to apply a heating compress at night just before retiring.
Tags: . water theraphy, heating compress, Water Treatment
farmeric October 1st, 2011
Starch bath is an immersion in starchy water for a soothing effect.
Effects of Starch Bath
- Relieves skin irritation.
- Soothes burning and itching sensations.
- Tendency to dry skin.
Things Needed:
- Bath tub. For babies, big basin may be used.
- Big drum or plastic water container for adults, big enough to soak the whole body.
- Two glasses of starch or “gawgaw” for adult; 1/2 glass for babies and children. Continue Reading »
Tags: starch bath, water bath, Water Treatment
farmeric September 11th, 2011
Let’s continue our topic about different water treatment.
What is a hot sitz bath?
Definition:
Hot Sitz Bath = A partial immersion bath covering the pelvic and the anal areas.
Effects:
- Relieves pain after rectal operation.
- Hastens healing and cleaning of the operated area.
- Relieves cramps and spasms in pelvic region and urinary bladder.
- Stimulates pelvic circulation.
- Relaxes urinary bladder.
Things Needed:
- One large basin - deep enough for a person to sit in.
- One smaller basin for the foot bath.
- One small basin with ice or cold water and compress.
- One towel, long enough to go around the head. Continue Reading »
Tags: cold compress, hot compress, hot sitz bath, Water Treatment
farmeric September 5th, 2011
Here’s my next post about water treatment.
Definition:
Hot Foot Bath = a local immersion bath covering the feet, ankles and legs.
Effects:
- Relieves head, chest and pelvic congestion by the drawing of blood from those areas to the legs and feet.
- Stop nosebleed.
- Relieves pain and spasms of the feet and legs.
- Induces sweating in case of fever - lowers body temperature.
- Relieves menstrual cramps by relaxing the uterine spasm.
- Relieves headache.
- Relaxes body the whole day.
Things Needed: Continue Reading »
Tags: fever, foot bath, hot bath, sponge bath, warm bath, Water Treatment
farmeric August 29th, 2011
This is just one of the water treatments that I will present here. They will be of help for the succeeding topics when I’ll post about different herbal treatments and water treatments as well.
So the first one, is:
Fever Sponge Bath Water Treatment
Definition:
A sponge bath given to a person with fever.
Effects:
- Reduces fever or lowers body temperature
- Sedative effects
Things Needed:
- Basin of water - temperatures as indicated
- Sheet of blanket to cover patient
- Two bath towels
- One face towel or washcloth
- Ice cubes as indicated
- Alcohol
A. Hot Sponge Bath is given to patients with very high fever but whole skin of the legs and arms are cold. Water for hot sponge bath should be as hot as can be tolerated. The sponge bath should be done fast and with friction to encourage blood to the surface. the sponge may be repeated after 1 or 2 hours even if the level persists.
Procedure:
- Make the patient comfortable. Remove clothing and cover with a sheet or blanket. Close windows to avoid drafts.
- Protect the bed with the towels as each part is being sponged. Put one bath towel across the chest and sponge the face, ears, and neck. Dry the area that had been sponged with the towel across the chest.
- Sponge one part at a time in the following order: arms, chest, abdomen, legs, feet and back. From the arm or leg, spread the towel under the whole length of the arm or leg while its is being sponge. Rub skin briefly with the face towel to draw blood on the surface. Dry each part after the sponge to avoid chilling. Be sure the patient is dry before replacing clothing and covers. Hot drinks (kalamansi juice) may be offered to encourage perspiration. Continue Reading »
Tags: cold sponge, fever bath, hot sponge, saline sponge, sponge bath, tepid sponge, Water Treatment
farmeric August 25th, 2011
For each ailment, there are several herbal treatments suggested to cure or alleviate suffering from it.
The procedures for herbal treatments requiring the use of plants, the following general instructions apply.
- use only one plant medicine at a time. In treating the ailment, use only one plant medicine - the one available to you.
- Use only stainless or earthen cooking utensils. Where the treatment calls for boiling any medicinal plant - leaves, flowers or barks - don’t boil it in an aluminum utensil. Aluminum reacts chemically with medicinal elements in plants.
- Don’t cover cooking utensils when boiling. This is done to release toxins, if there are any.
- Boil for one-day supply only. Any decoction’s effectivity is good for only 8-12 hours after boiling.
- Take decoction either hot or cold. Strain decoction before taking it, Continue Reading »
Tags: allergic, cooking utensils, Herbal, Plants, treatments
farmeric July 27th, 2011
Cell phones emit radiation to send voice and text messages between you and the other caller. Health risks aren’t confirmed, but some (not all) studies of frequent cell phone users suggest increased risks for brain and mouth tumors and children’s behavior problems.
To be on the safe side, follow the tips below to reduce exposures.
1. BUY A LOW-RADIATION PHONE
Consider replacing your phone with one that emits the lowest radiation possible and still meets your needs. To find out how much is the radiation being emitted by your phone, you can check the list at http://www.ewg.org/cellphoneradiation/Get-a-Safer-Phone?allavailable=1
2. USE A HEADSET OR SPEAKER
Headsets emit much less radiation than phones. Choose either wired or wireless (experts are split on which version is safer). Some wireless headsets emit continuous, low-level radiation, so take yours off your ear when you’re not on a call. Using your phone in speaker mode also reduces radiation to the head.
3. LISTEN MORE, TALK LESS
Your phone emits radiation when you talk or text, but not when you’re receiving messages. Listening more and talking less reduces your exposures.
4. HOLD PHONE AWAY FROM YOUR BODY
Hold the phone away from your torso when you’re talking (with headset or speaker), not against your ear, in a pocket, or on your belt where soft body tissues absorb radiation.
5. CHOOSE TEXTING OVER TALKING Continue Reading »
Tags: brain tumors, cell phone, cell phone radiation, phones, radiations
farmeric July 7th, 2011
Did you know that there’s a wild grass in the Philippines that has an anti-aging benefits? This grass is actually among the favorites of the Ilocano.
This wild grass is none other than Saluyot. It has a Scientific Name Corchurus olitorious L.
- Some Common Names/Local Names includes:
- Jute Mallow or Jew’s Mallow
- Jute (English)
- Saluyot (Tagalog); Tugabang (Bisaya)
Saluyot leaves contains almost all the nutrients and vitamins needed by our body. And, the most important benefits of Saluyot leaves is their high antioxidant property, most primarily in the form of Continue Reading »
Tags: anti-aging, anti-oxidants, saluyot, vitamins
farmeric June 29th, 2011
For those who are not yet aware, smoking is prohibited inside the school premises which includes open or covered spaces around school buildings.
The ban is stipulated in the Department of Education (DepEd) Order No. 73, dated May 28, 2010 and signed by Ex-Secretary Mona D. Valisno.
No Smoking in School
“There have been existing DepEd Orders on smoking ban, but with this, we want to affirm that the schools – including the students, teachers and non-teaching staff – are covered,” Sec. Valisno was quoted as saying in news reports. She also ensured that the DepEd will be strict in implementing the smoking ban in all school premises to protect school children from inhaling secondhand smoke.
The Order also instructed school heads to put up NO SMOKING signs in conspicuous places around the school compound. A sign bearing “YOU ARE ENTERING A NO SMOKING AREA” must also be displayed in entry points such as gates and side entrances. Continue Reading »
Tags: children, cigarette, school, smoking
farmeric May 9th, 2011
Honey may seem like a “wonder drug” for diarrhea, but that’s not all it can fix. Check out these other honey therapies.
- Perfect for minor cuts, burns, and emergency first aid, a little dab of honey can protect you from infection, scarring, and swelling.
- To relieve your sneezing and wheezing from allergies and asthma, try eating a daily tablespoon of locally produced honey. You immune system will become used to the local pollen in it and won’t kick into overdrive
- If you suffer from insomnia, honey boosts a chemical in your brain that calms you down and helps you sleep.
Tags: honey, honey first-aid, therapies
