STRESS BREAKDOWN TREATMENT: USING DRUGS FOR STRESS-CAUSED ANXIETY SYMPTOMS

In our society, the use of sedative drugs to reduce feelings of anxiety due to stress breakdown has become a major health problem. Sickness and death due to the use and abuse of alcohol, our first sedative drug, wastes huge amounts of the gross national product every year and has been recognized as one of our society’s major problems. The use and abuse of prescribed drugs is also giving us cause for great concern; it is becoming more obvious that many doctors prescribing sedative drugs for people under stress are doing so without a clear understanding of the nature of the condition they are attempting to treat.
The drugs known as sedative drugs prevent the anxiety response from occurring when the nervous system is overloaded. They also interfere with the processing ability of the brain; therefore, while people may be relieved of anxiety from first stage stress breakdown by taking a sedative drug they will also be functioning less efficiently.
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STRESS BREAKDOWN TREATMENT: USING DRUGS FOR STRESS-CAUSED ANXIETY SYMPTOMS
In our society, the use of sedative drugs to reduce feelings of anxiety due to stress breakdown has become a major health problem. Sickness and death due to the use and abuse of alcohol, our first sedative drug, wastes huge amounts of the gross national product every year and has been recognized as one of our society’s major problems. The use and abuse of prescribed drugs is also giving us cause for great concern; it is becoming more obvious that many doctors prescribing sedative drugs for people under stress are doing so without a clear understanding of the nature of the condition they are attempting to treat.The drugs known as sedative drugs prevent the anxiety response from occurring when the nervous system is overloaded. They also interfere with the processing ability of the brain; therefore, while people may be relieved of anxiety from first stage stress breakdown by taking a sedative drug they will also be functioning less efficiently.
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ASTHMA IN CHILDREN: THE INHALED ALLERGENS – OUTDOOR ALLERGENS – IDENTIFYING ALLERGIC FUNGI

In order to treat fungus-sensitive children, the physician has to be familiar with the fungi in the air. He must know the seasons when the common fungi are heavily present in the atmosphere. The process of identification of the fungi and making their calendar is similar to that of pollens, though more tedious. Delhi, for which a fungal survey has been done, has a high percentage of fungal spores throughout the year. The peak periods of fungal spore concentration are from September to November, and February to April, i.e., autumn and spring respectively. In the rainy season, the spore concentration is low as the fungal spores, as well as other contaminants of the air, are washed away by the rain.
The most frequent fungal spores trapped and identified on slides from the Delhi atmosphere are those of Alternaria, Cladosporium, small round spores, Curvularia and Helminthosporium; these form 82 per cent of the total fungal flora trapped by exposed slides.
Only a small percentage of mould-sensitive children are sensitive to moulds alone, most of them are allergic to pollens as well.
Among the mould-sensitive children, bronchial asthma is the predominant symptom. Precautions should be taken to make the environment of sensitive children as free from moulds as possible.
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ASTHMA IN CHILDREN: THE INHALED ALLERGENS – OUTDOOR ALLERGENS – IDENTIFYING ALLERGIC FUNGIIn order to treat fungus-sensitive children, the physician has to be familiar with the fungi in the air. He must know the seasons when the common fungi are heavily present in the atmosphere. The process of identification of the fungi and making their calendar is similar to that of pollens, though more tedious. Delhi, for which a fungal survey has been done, has a high percentage of fungal spores throughout the year. The peak periods of fungal spore concentration are from September to November, and February to April, i.e., autumn and spring respectively. In the rainy season, the spore concentration is low as the fungal spores, as well as other contaminants of the air, are washed away by the rain.The most frequent fungal spores trapped and identified on slides from the Delhi atmosphere are those of Alternaria, Cladosporium, small round spores, Curvularia and Helminthosporium; these form 82 per cent of the total fungal flora trapped by exposed slides.Only a small percentage of mould-sensitive children are sensitive to moulds alone, most of them are allergic to pollens as well.Among the mould-sensitive children, bronchial asthma is the predominant symptom. Precautions should be taken to make the environment of sensitive children as free from moulds as possible.*31\260\8*

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HIV INFECTION AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE BODY: CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS

Cryptosporidiosis is caused by a parasite, Cryptosporidium. Its primary symptom is diarrhea. Cryptosporidium was originally described by veterinarians as a relatively common cause of diarrhea in animals, but it was not recognized as a cause of diarrhea in people until the 1970s. The parasite sometimes infects the gall bladder, where it occasionally causes gall bladder and liver disease.
Infection occurs when Cryptosporidium is ingested, by drinking contaminated water or by contact with animals or with infected people. In most instances, the source of the infection is not clear.
People without HIV infection are susceptible and account for the majority of cases, though they usually recover within one to two weeks. People with AIDS have the same symptoms as those without HIV infection, but the disease tends to be chronic and lasts several months or even years. The severe and prolonged diarrhea compounds the often already existing problem of weight loss and malnutrition. Probably between 5 and 10 percent of people with AIDS will develop this complication.
Cryptosporidiosis has no treatment that is especially effective.
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HIV INFECTION AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE BODY: CRYPTOSPORIDIOSISCryptosporidiosis is caused by a parasite, Cryptosporidium. Its primary symptom is diarrhea. Cryptosporidium was originally described by veterinarians as a relatively common cause of diarrhea in animals, but it was not recognized as a cause of diarrhea in people until the 1970s. The parasite sometimes infects the gall bladder, where it occasionally causes gall bladder and liver disease.     Infection occurs when Cryptosporidium is ingested, by drinking contaminated water or by contact with animals or with infected people. In most instances, the source of the infection is not clear.     People without HIV infection are susceptible and account for the majority of cases, though they usually recover within one to two weeks. People with AIDS have the same symptoms as those without HIV infection, but the disease tends to be chronic and lasts several months or even years. The severe and prolonged diarrhea compounds the often already existing problem of weight loss and malnutrition. Probably between 5 and 10 percent of people with AIDS will develop this complication.     Cryptosporidiosis has no treatment that is especially effective.
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THE FUNCTIONS OF THE NOSE

The proper functioning of the nose is very important to good health. For one thing, perhaps not everyone is aware of the fact that the nose is actually an air-conditioning organ, warming the air we inhale if it is cold outside. If the air is tropically hot, a cooling system is activated to make the climate more bearable. Furthermore, the nose regulates the intake of air that is either too dry or too humid.

What a marvellous design! Not even the smallest detail is missing in all these divine provisions and it is indeed astonishing to hear people deny the existence of an omnipotent Creator, despite the many visible testimonies of divine wisdom and creative power. God alone is capable of creating something out of nothing, for only He has control over the laws he set in motion in the first place. These laws cannot come into existence by themselves, neither is their smooth operation and application left to blind chance and whim. So let us now see to what extent a small organ like the nose may serve as proof of God’s creatorship.
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THE NOSE

Our three respiratory organs comprise the nose, the windpipe (tra­chea) and the lungs. Each of these three organs has a very special and important function and only a working correlation between them assures a harmless exchange of gases.

Instead of bones, the nose has cartilage plates to give it firmness. Bones would be too brittle and the danger of them breaking too great, especially if we should fall on our nose, or a ball or some other hard object hit it. Those participating in sports such as boxing or skiing would soon have nothing but an unshapely and unsightly nose if the cartilage walls were less resilient and more vulnerable. The extent to which the beauty of the face depends on the shape of the nose becomes evident after a serious accident when the nose is crushed or badly deformed. Fortunately today, a mishap of this sort can, as a rule, be easily corrected by plastic surgery.
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NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY FOR PATIENTS: ILLNESS AND FOOD ACCEPTANCE

The many physiologic, cultural, economic, and emotional factors affecting food acceptance have been discussed. The person who is ill must face added problems related to his meals. Diet is related to both the comfort and the treatment of the patient, but sometimes it is necessary to take therapeutic measures that may distress rather than provide immediate comfort. The nurse plays an essential role in helping to bridge this gap.
Illness itself often reduces interest in food because of anorexia, gastrointestinal distention, or discomfort following meals. Inactivity and some drugs also reduce the desire for food.
The patient in a hospital may be away from home for the first time. He probably misses his family and the sociability of family meals. He finds that the food pattern in the hospital and the time for meals differ, more or less, from his usual pattern. He finds it difficult to manage a tray in bed. His food intake is affected by his worries about mounting hospital bills, about return to work, or about the extent of his return to full health.
If the diet is modified, the patient may be getting less or more food than he normally eats. The change in flavor or texture of some diets is not appealing. Often he is unwilling to accept any change, worried about how he will get the new foods for his diet at home, or bothered about the inconvenience of sticking to a diet that is different from that of his family or friends. Some modified diets make him feel that he is deprived and punished.
In his illness the patient becomes more self-centered, and he reacts by being irritable or even angry. He complains incessantly about his food in order to get more attention, or he is quite indifferent to his diet, eats poorly, and ignores the suggestions made by doctors, nurses, or dietitians.
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WHY DRY BRUSH MASSAGE IS SO BENEFICIAL

The number one cause of all so-called degenerative diseases and premature aging is to be found in the derangement of cell metabolism and in slowed-down cell regeneration. This derangement is mainly caused by the accumulation of waste products in the tissues which interferes with the nourishment and oxygenation of the cells.
Normally, under ideal circumstances, your body cleanses itself automatically without any conscious effort on your part. It is an ingeniously designed self-cleansing, self-protecting and self-healing mechanism. Self-cleansing work is performed by a large group of specially designed organs, glands and transportation systems: alimentary canal, kidneys, liver, lungs, skin, lymphatic system, mucous membranes of various cavities, etc. But your largest eliminative organ is the skin.
It is estimated that one-third of all body impurities are excreted through the skin. Doctors often refer to the skin as “the third kidney” – and very appropriately so. Hundreds of thousands of tiny sweat glands act not only as the regulators of body temperature, but also as small kidneys, detoxifying organs, ready to cleanse the blood and free the system from health-threatening poisons. The chemical analysis of sweat shows that it has almost the same constituents as urine. Uric acid, the main metabolic waste product and a normal component of urine, is found in large amounts in perspiration. If the skin becomes inactive and its pores choked with millions of dead cells, uric acid and other impurities will remain in the body. The other eliminative organs, mainly the liver and kidneys, will have to increase their labor of detoxification because of the inactive skin, with the result that they will be overworked and eventually weakened or diseased. Toxins and wastes will then be deposited in the tissues. Thus, you must realize the great importance of always keeping your skin in perfect working condition.
The eliminative capacity of the skin is demonstrated by the fact that more than one pound of waste products is discharged through the skin every day. This explains why man discovered the healing effect of sweating very early in history. The Finnish sauna, and the Turkish, Russian and Roman baths have been used for healing purposes for thousands of years. The famous seventeenth-century Dutch physician, Sylvius, said, “One third of all diseases can be cured by sweating.”
In addition to- its eliminative work, skin has many other vital functions. The body actually breathes through the skin, absorbing oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide which is formed in the tissues. Also, certain nutrients are absorbed into the body through the skin. Russian scientific studies show that minerals from the sea water and sea air are absorbed through the skin during seashore holidays. Other scientific studies have demonstrated that the skin is capable of assimilating various vitamins, minerals and even proteins applied directly to the skin. It has been long known, too, that by a mysterious chemical process, vitamin D is manufactured on the skin by the influence of the sun rays on the oils produced by the skin glands. Subsequently, vitamin D is absorbed into the system through the skin.
As you can see, your skin is a living, vital organ with a multiplicity of important functions. The tragedy is that the skin of modern man is the most neglected and mistreated organ. In our sheltered, air-conditioned existence skin is seldom exposed to life-giving fresh air or to stimulating temperature changes. How many times this week have you worked or exercised outdoors hard enough to cause profuse perspiration? Dry brush massage will give your skin stimulation, exercise and cleansing of which it is deprived by your sedentary way of life.
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CHILD’S HEALTH/BOWEL DISORDERS: BLOOD IN STOOLS AND COELIAC DISEASE

BLOOD IN STOOLS

Cause

The commonest cause in children for the appearance of blood in the stools (or bowel movements) is a small anal tear. This can happen if your child is constipated

A rarer cause is inflammatory bowel disease, in particular ulcerative colitis.

When to see your doctor

• if there is a large amount of blood in the stool;

• if the stool is black (this indicates that blood is mixed in with the stool and occurs with internal bleeding);

• if in addition your child has diarrhoea;

• if your child complains of abdominal pain;

• if your child has a fever or is generally unwell in addition to any of the symptoms above.

COELIAC DISEASE

A child who was celiac disease is unable to digest gluten, which is protein found in wheat and rye. Many foods contain gluten, and these must be avoided in such children. This cause of celiac disease is uncertain, although it does tend to run in families. The characteristic signs are poor appetite, chronic diarrhea and a bloated abdomen.

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COMMON PROBLEMS WITH BREASTFEEDING: MASTITIS AND BABIES WHO REFUSE THE BREAST

Mastitis

Occasionally, if breast engorgement continues for some time, the breasts will become inflamed and a secondary infection may set in. This can be distressing and quite painful if not treated promptly. If you have mastitis, your breasts will be swollen and tender and you may also feel generally unwell or feverish. The affected area may look red and be sore to touch. The treatment for mastitis is usually paracetamol for pain relief, in addition to a short course of antibiotics. It is important to continue breastfeeding, and it may be easier for you to position your baby so that feeding positions for different feeds, in order to allow drainage of all milk ducts. Check for lumps after each feed and if you find any either massage them, or express the milk from the ducts in this area.

Babies who refuse the breast

There are many causes for a baby suddenly refusing the breast. A baby may simply be distracted by his surroundings, he may have a blocked nose or be unwell, or there may be a change in the mother’s milk supply for any number of reasons. Often the cause cannot be identified. Never try to force your baby to the breast if he is refusing feeds and do not lose confidence in your ability to breastfeed; breast breast, discuss possible tactics to overcome the problem with your maternal and child health nurse, your doctor or a breastfeeding counsellor.

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YOUR MARITAL HEALTH/SEX AND PROBLEMS OF DAILY LIVING: LUST REACTION

I felt anger. When my uncle died, when he died so quickly, so suddenly, and he was so close to me, I just got angry. I couldn’t cry. It’s sick, but I wanted to screw, screw all night long. I feel so guilty that the night he died I just wanted sex.

WIFE

Grief is a natural response to the end of a bond that lasted long enough to leave one of its members intensely alone. It is a natural physical and emotional reaction to bereavement. It always involves protest of the loss followed by some form of surrender and, we hope, adjustment and resumption of personal and social growth and development. All of us have felt it, but little is written of the impact of grief on sexuality.

Any strong emotion results in alteration of body chemistry. The master organ, the brain, alters the entire neurohormonal system whenever we experience strong emotion, and grief is one of the strongest emotions possible. The couples reported that grief had a distinct and traceable impact on their intimacy patterns. Here were the most frequent patterns of the sexual impact of grief:

LUST REACTION: Although it may seem incompatible with grief, lust can result from loss. As if symbolically attempting to recreate, to produce, to generate at a time of absence, emptiness, and loneliness, some of the spouses reported a strong need for sexual release at the time of a death or other loss. The buildup of stress chemicals may play a role in this reaction, as does the excitation of sudden change and challenge to the life system. Sex may be one of the ways some persons attempt to discharge their grief and the toxicity of built-up tension and stress.

If there is a supporting partner available who understands this temporary state, this form of heightened sexual activity can be therapeutic. If the partner feels used or is critical of the bereave partner, breakdowns in communication and sexual distance can occur.

One of the seldom discussed dimensions of losing a spouse s the “lust response” that comes with psychophysiological shock ù the absence of any acceptable outlet for its expression. Bereaved spouses are as much as twice as likely to become ill themselves in the aftermath of their loss, and a part of such illness may come not only from life-style changes and other emotional consequences, but from sexual frustration and related guilt.

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