farmeric December 12th, 2011
Is it true or not? Actually, the answer is no. Although, marijuana is a medicine that bears legal claims from some US citizens, definitely, it is, still, a prohibited drug. Yes, these are people who believed that this dry, green and mixed leaves, flowers, seeds and stems of Cannabis sativa can cure certain diseases like glaucoma, the “wasting syndrome” associated with AIDS, epilepsy, muscular spasticity disorders and others in relation. Marijuana remains not safe for intake.
Why is there such a belief? The use of marijuana for medical purposes can be, actually, traced back to 5,000 years and plus before. Its most active element seen is the THC or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol.
Before, the US government has agreed on legal access to the said drug for the Continue Reading »
Tags: illegal drug, marijuana, medicine
farmeric November 30th, 2011
Hot Compress is different from heating compress. Heat compress is the application of heat to a small area with hot gauze or hot compress cloth.
Benefits of Hot Compress
- Increases circulation locally.
- Relieves pain.
- Relieves congestion.
Things Needed
- A basin of hot water (104 degrees Fahrenheit), or as hot as can be tolerated.
- Gauze or compress cloth (fave towel) or any clean piece of cloth.
- Solution as per order. May used boiled guava leaves in case of infected wound.
- Old newspaper for used dressings.
- Baby oil or cream (use only for eye compress.
Procedure :
- Boil water or guava leaves if compress is for infected wound.
- Apply baby oil on the forehead and eyelids if compress is to be applied on the eyes.
- Wring compress form hot water or hot solution. Partially twist the compress cloth holding it on both ends. Dip the compress into the hot water or solution and twist it lightly, pulling the two ends apart, thus squeezing the water out.
- Apply compress directly on the area to be treated without pressure.
- Compress must be changed frequently at least every 3 minutes. In case of infected wound, discard the used compress cloth or gauze. Use it only once. Do not dip the used compress the second time.
- Continue the compress for 15-20 minutes, renewing it every 3 minutes. Keep the water or solution hot at all times during the treatment.
- At the end of treatment, remove hot compress and dry treated area.
- Apply medication or ointment as ordered by physician in cases of infected wound, boils and ulcers.
- Apply sterile dressing and keep dry.
Tags: hot compress, water therapy, Water Treatment
farmeric November 9th, 2011
Cold compress is a cloth wrung or twisted from cold or ice water which may be applied to any part of the body surface.
Benefits of Cold Compress:
- Relieves pain due to edema or trauma.
- Prevents and relieves head congestion.
- Slows heart rate if applied over the heart.
- Constrict blood vessels, decreasing local blood flow.
- Decreases tendency to bleed due to vaso-constriction.
- Lowers body temperature when applied over at least fourth of body surface, or when applied on the forehead or nape.
- Stops nosebleed when applied on the nasal area.
Things Needed for Cold Compress
- Washcloth or face towel or any clean piece of cloth. The size should be proportionate to the area to be treated. For convulsions use bath towels.
- A basin of ice water, 2/3 full.
- One bath towel
Cold Compress Procedures
- Wring compress cloth from ice water. Be sure it does not drip.
- Apply snugly on the area to be treated.
- Change or renew compress every 2-3 minutes.
- Treatment time for decongestion - 20-30 minutes; for fever - continuously, or as long as there is fever.
- At the end of the treatment, dry body part thoroughly with the towel and avoid chilling.
Tags: . water theraphy, cold compress, 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 August 14th, 2011
We went to Paradizoo in Tagaytay twice already and every time we go there, I’m fascinated with the natural fertilizers that they are using. I was informed that they make their own natural fertilizers by vermiculture and vermicomposting. I want to attend a seminar on how to make this organic fertilizers but due to time constraints, I’m having a hard time to attend the scheduled seminars. Instead, I did some research, thanks to Google and I’ve found this article from Bureau of Plants website which I want to share with you.
Vermiculture and Vermicomposting is production of organic fertilizer through the action of earthworms.
Different Earthworm Species used in Vermicomposting
1. Red Wiggler
2. Red Tiger
3. Red Worms
4. Blue Worms
5. African Nightcrawlers (Eudrilus euginae)
Characteristics of African Nightcrawles
- Hermaphrodites (male and female reproductive organs are present in each worm
- Matures in 6 weeks
- Population doubles in about a month
- Temperature Requirement – 25°C–29°C under shade
Steps in Vermicomposting Continue Reading »
Tags: earthworms, natural fertilizers, organic fertilizers, vermicomposting, vermiculture
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 May 31st, 2011
Today and every 31st day of May each year is World No Tobacco Day.
The World No Tobacco Day started in 1987 when declared by World Health Organization assembly to draw global attention to the negative and epidemic effects of tobacco.
Key Facts About Tobacco
- Tobacco kills up to half of its users.
- The tobacco epidemic kills nearly 6 million people per year
- Without urgent action, the death toll could rise to more than eight million by 2030.
- More than 80% of the world’s one billion smokers live in low- and middle-income countries.
- Total consumption of tobacco products is increasing globally, though it is decreasing in some high-income and upper middle-income countries.
Why is Tobacco Considered an Epidemic?
Tobacco’s toll on human life
▪ The tobacco epidemic kills nearly 6 million people each year, of whom:
- more than 5 million are users and ex users Continue Reading »
Tags: coronary heart disease, epidemic, smoking, stroke, tobacco, tobacco day
farmeric April 2nd, 2011
Mulching: Decayed flowers, leaves and stalks can be used as a mulch around the base of plants which may help to deter pests.
Interplanting and rotation: Traditionally Tagetes spp. have been interplanted with other plants whose roots are attacked by nematodes. The roots of Tagetes give off a substance that kills nematodes. Nematode infested soil can be thoroughly cleaned up by temporary dense planting of, or rotation with Tagetes.
Attractant: Tagetes attract many beneficial insects so planting them amongst a crop can help to reduce pest populations.
Note: The aroma of tagetes can make bees aggressive so beware that your clothes or hands do not smell of Tagetes when dealing with bees.
source: http://www.hdra.org.uk
Tags: mexican marigold, tagetes
