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 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 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
farmeric March 6th, 2011
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 60% of the Philippines population may have been infected with the Hepatitis B virus. Hepa-B is a serious disease characterized by an inflammation of the liver caused by Type B hepatitis or serum virus and the fifth most common cause of deaths worldwide.
The virus of this type is usually transmitted by some contaminated instrument such as hypodermic needle, tattooing, instrument for piercing earlobes, or by blood transfusion and sexual contact with persons infected with the virus.
According to a survey, 70 percent of the world’s estimated 350 million Hepa-B carriers are found in Southeast Asia, which includes the Philippines, and the Pacific region.
Statistics shows that about eight million of the 85 million Filipinos are infected with the Hepa-B virus which, according to health authorities, may lead to cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer.
A research by Dr. Masahiro Yamamoto of Nissay Hospital in Japan said Continue Reading »
Tags: herbs, korean red ginseng, red ginseng
farmeric January 15th, 2011
Fertiliser
The seed cake, which is produced by pressing the seeds to extract oil, cannot be eaten as it contains harmful substances. However, it contains high levels of protein and makes a good fertiliser for use in agriculture.
Living fence
Planted as a living fence, Moringa provides wind protection and shade. It grows very quickly and if cuttings are planted close together they will form a fence that livestock cannot get through in just 3 months.
Alley cropping
Moringa has a large tap root and few lateral roots so it will not compete for nutrients with the crops. Continue Reading »
Tags: malunggay, moringa, moringa oleifera
farmeric January 6th, 2011
Around the world every part of the Moringa tree has been used effectively against varying ailments. Some of the remedies are described here but there is no guarantee they will work for every case!
Leaves
- Leaves rubbed against the temple can relieve headaches.
- To stop bleeding from a shallow cut, apply a poultice of fresh leaves.
- There is an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect when applied to wounds or insect bites.
- Extracts can be used against bacterial or fungal skin complaints.
- Leaf tea treats gastric ulcers and diarrhea.
- Eating Moringa food products is good for those suffering from malnutrition due to the high protein and fibre content.
Flowers
- Flower juice improves the quality and flow of mothers’ milk when breast feeding.
- Flower juice is useful for urinary problems as it encourages urination.
Pods
- If eaten raw, pods act as a de-wormer and treat liver and spleen problems and pains of the joints.
- Due to high protein and fibre content they can play a useful part in treating malnutrition and diarrhea.
Seeds
- Used for their antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties to treat arthritis, rheumatism, gout, cramp, sexually transmitted diseases and boils. The seeds are roasted, pounded, mixed with coconut oil and applied to the problem area. Seed oil can be used for the same ailments.
- Roasted seeds and oil can encourage urination.
- They can also be used as a relaxant for epilepsy.
Roots, bark and gum
The roots and the bark have all of the properties described above but are more concentrated. Therefore much more care should be taken if using them as medicines.
Tags: malunggay, malunggay leaves, medicinal plant, medicine
