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Alternative Treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

The mainstay of treatment for a person with AD continues to be the establishment of daily routines and good nursing care, providing both physical and emotional support for the patient. Modifications of the home to increase safety and security are often necessary. The caregiver also needs support. Regular medical care by a practitioner with a non-defeatist attitude toward AD is important so that illnesses can be diagnosed and treated properly.

Psyllium (Isphagulla Husk)

Description

Psyllium is a seed used for medicinal purposes taken from the common fleawort, Plantago psyllium. There are about 250 species of the genus Plantago found worldwide; they belong to the Plantaginaceae family. The most common species producing seed for medicinal use, in addition to P. psyllium, are P. afra, P. isphagula, P. ovata, and P. indica.

Prevention & Alternative Remedies for Postpartum Depression

Prevention

Exercise can help enhance a new mother’s emotional well-being. New mothers should also try to cultivate good sleeping habits and learn to rest when they feel physically or emotionally tired. It is important for a woman to learn to recognize her own warning signs of fatigue and respond to them by taking a break.

Treatment

Postpartum depression can be effectively alleviated through counseling and support groups, so that the mother does not feel she is alone in her feelings.

Prevention & Alternative Remedies for Headaches

Prevention

Lifestyle modification is one measure that people can take to lower their risk of tension headaches. They should get enough sleep and eat nutritious meals at regular times. Skipping meals, using unbalanced fad diets to lose weight, and insufficient or poor-quality sleep can bring on tension headaches.

Gum Protection

Melatonin – a hormone released during sleep – protects your mouth from gingivitis, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology. Analysis of 37 patients found those with the highest levels of melatonin suffered 54% less gum disease than those with low levels. “Melatonin works as an antioxidant to battle bacteria, while boosting new bone growth in the jaw,” says Dr Susan Karabin of the American Academy of Periodontology.

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