Health Tips

Tuberculosis (TB) is a respiratory infection caused by bacteria called ‘Mycobacterium tuberculosis’. This is a highly contagious disease with a high risk of fatality. Though TB is primarily a pulmonary infection, it can affect other organs of the body. The bacteria can remain dormant in the body of the infected person for years without causing any symptoms of the disease.  Repeated or prolonged exposure to the bacteria increases the risk of tuberculosis. The main symptom of this disease includes persistent coughing, fatigue, shortness of breath or labored breathing, night sweats, fever, chest pain etc.  The disease cause tissue death of the infected organ and is fatal. Proper medical treatment will help to remove the bacteria from the body. There are many home remedies that can help to treat the problem in the natural way. These remedies can be used as a complimentary treatment along with conventional medicines.  Here are some of the important home remedies for tuberculosis.

Gout is a complex disorder and it is seen more in men. Women also get afflicted after menopause. It is usually due to high levels of uric acid in the blood. When the symptoms of a gout attack are experienced, it is mainly due to the uric acid accumulating in the blood. It is the deposits in the joint that causes gout. It is a result of purine metabolism disorder which is characterized by a raised level of blood uric acid. Acute arthritis occurs from the deposition of sodium urate crystals in the connective tissues as well as articular cartilage. It is often inherited as well. When the urate crystals accumulate in the joints they cause swelling, inflammation and pain.

Keloids are scars which have heaped-up appearance. These scars rise above the rest of the skin abruptly. It has a smooth appearance on the top and usually pink in color. They are considered as fibrous skin tumors that are benign. They are irregularly shaped and increases in size progressively. Keloids do not get subsided over time like ordinary scars. Keloids usually start sometime after the occurrence of injury and will extend beyond the injury site of the injury. They can migrate to the surrounding areas of the wound. Both men and women can develop keloids.

Pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints of the hands and wrist, which restrict the movement of the joints are known as arthritis of the hands. The activities of daily life become difficult due to pain and disability caused by the disease. The small joints in the hands should work together to produce motion. Arthritis affects multiple joints in the hands. It has been estimated that one in every five adults in the United States is affected by arthritis. Arthritis includes hundreds of medical conditions and it can affect people at a very early age. If arthritis is not treated, the bones in the joints lose their normal shape causing further pain and limiting the motion. The two important types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Acne is a common skin disorder that can be quite annoying. Acne can be treated with proper medication and skincare. However, acne leaves behind marks and scars that can ruin the beauty of your skin. You cannot remove these scars with the usual skin creams available in the market. Some people opt for laser scar removal in order to get rid of these scars. Fortunately, there are certain natural remedies that can help you to get rid of acne scars without any side effects.

Though hair provides insulation to our body, they can also affect the perfect look of a person. Unwanted hair on the visible areas of the body like hands, feet, face and back are one of the main cosmetic problems faced by many women. Unwanted hair growth occurs due to imbalance of hormones in the body, irregular menstrual cycle, use of certain medications or due to pregnancy. Though there are many latest techniques such as waxing, laser hair removal, electrolysis, etc. are available for unwanted hair removal, they are costly and cannot be accessed by many women. There are many age old natural home remedies available for efficient removal of unwanted hair from different parts of the body. As these remedies are natural, they are without any side effects and are much cheaper than the methods available from beauty clinics.