INFLAMMATIONS OF RESPIRATORY TRACT: TRACHEAThe scientific name for the windpipe is the trachea. It is often involved in infections of the throat and the bronchial tubes. Any virus or germ that can produce inflammation of the respiratory tract can also cause the lining of the trachea to become infected. It is possible for the experts to see the lining of the trachea by the use of the bronchoscope.When the lining of the trachea becomes inflamed the most typical symptom is the cough. These coughs are non-productive, hacking, and metallic. They tend to be worse after the person goes to bed and during the night. An acute inflammation of the trachea is accompanied by rawness, tightness, and discomfort, sometimes even pain, in the lower part of the neck and behind the upper part of the breastbone, or sternum. As the inflammation goes on, there is mucus, and finally a good deal of sputum and mucus may be expectorated. If the infection is purulent, as with the staphylococcus or streptococcus, the material coughed up will be a mixture of mucus and pus.These conditions can be helped by the usual treatment that is given to other inflammations of the respiratory tract. That means going to bed for a few days, applying warmth, and producing rest by the use of appropriate remedies which the doctor prescribes. Often inhalations of warm vapor treated with medicated oils help to bring relief.In some instances the acute inflammation of the trachea becomes chronic. In such cases the cough is irritating and frequent. When these symptoms are present it becomes necessary for the doctor to make certain that the patient does not have tuberculosis or any other condition affecting the lungs. In such cases it is customary to prohibit smoking. Often, residence in a warm, dry climate is advisable. The use of anti-infectious remedies such as the sulfonamides and penicillin are important in eliminating infection.*23/318/5*

COPING WITH ADULT NIGHTMARESSome sleep experts advocate methods whereby sleepers train themselves to awaken as soon as a troubling dream begins, by recognizing certain settings, sounds, people, or emotions. They are urged to get out of bed, once awake, and sit calmly for a few minutes, perhaps stroking their arms or wrists as a form of neural relaxation. Another technique is to keep a dream journal, writing down the dreams immediately after waking. The simple act of writing can occupy one’s mind long enough to minimize the damage from the dream; more important, perhaps, the record of dreams may help the sufferer gain insight into his or her dream patterns and reach a reconciliation with the emotional source of the nightmare.In more severe cases some kind of insight-oriented therapy under professional guidance can be very helpful. especially when problems of fear, mistrust, or deep-seated anger are found to be the cause of nightmares. During the therapeutic process nightmares can be cast in a positive light by interpreting them as clues to the issues that tease and trouble the victim—the emotional stumbling blocks that prevent the attainment of peace of mind.If time and counseling are insufficient, or if the problem is acute (as in cases involving overtly psychotic behavior), some form of drug therapy with antipsychotic medications may be indicated. A benzodiazepine such as clonazepam (Klonepin), also used in the treatment of nocturnal myoclonus, may help to restore the muscle-paralyzing mechanism in REM sleep. Special attention must be paid to depressed individuals, especially men, because they tend to avoid seeking professional help and are at higher risk of suicide.*306\226\8*

SOME ALLERGENS CAUSING PERENNIAL ALLERGIC RHINITISMammalsAlthough they are not major constituents of modern home furnishings, horse hair and cow hair were at one time used as stuffing in furniture and mattresses, as well as in mattings, padding, and felts. Exposure to these allergens can still occur via older beds, carpets, carpet pads, chairs, and sofas.
FeathersAlthough it is possible to be allergic to feathers, what we call our “allergy to feathers” is most likely a reaction to the house mites living in the feather pillows, not to the feathers themselves. Remember, feathers are specialized extensions of the skin of birds and are thus composed of epithelial cells, the basic foodstuff of house mites. As a rule, the older the feather pillow, the more of a problem it will present to an allergic person, due to the accumulation of mites over time. A feather pillow is such a perfect environment that a house mite couple finding their way into a feather pillow would no doubt think they’d died and gone to heaven.Caution: We tend to forget that feathers are used in things other than pillows. Watch out for things like comforters, quilts, down jackets, and sleeping bags.A Myth About Feathers: “I Can’t Take Egg-Containing Vaccines Because I’m Allergic to Feathers.” Horse feathers! A reaction to feathers has nothing to do with eggs. Egg protein has to do with eggs. If you are truly allergic to eggs, you should take egg-grown vaccines only with great caution, if at all.
CottonseedThis is one of the most potent allergens for humans. The culprit is a water soluble protein that is used most extensively in fertilizers and animal feeds. It can cause explosive symptoms when those allergic to it are exposed.For the record, it is extremely unlikely that cottonseed oil contains any active cottonseed allergen, due to its extensive preparation process.
KapokKapok is a light, cotton-like fiber derived from the fruit of the kapok tree, indigenous to Ceylon, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and South America. After the fruit of the kapok tree is picked, workers remove the seeds and fibers and dry them in the sun. The fibers are lightweight, buoyant, and do not absorb water. It is these qualities that make it useful as a stuffing for mattresses, pillows, sleeping bags, and lifejackets. Like feather pillows, as it ages, it increases as a problem for allergic people, a characteristic some believe is due to its gradual invasion by house mites. Hence, kapok pillows should not replace feather pillows for feather-allergic people.*21/322/5*

Although the epidemics that have hit Europe again and again for some decades no longer kill as many victims as at first, we must nevertheless regard influenza as a serious disease, especially when we consider its possible after effects. For example, it can cause pneumonia, or an acute deterioration of a chronic liver condition; it may also affect the kidneys, pancreas and abdominal organs. It is also possible for the myocardium to suffer and eczema to break out. Rheumatism can result from an improperly or incompletely treated bout of flu. All these after effects can possibly be prevented if treatment is given until the cure is complete.
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Fortunately, not every bout of influenza is as serious as the dreadful viral influenza that killed more people in 1918-19 than the First World War itself. Usually it is quite a harmless illness, but since so many people do not really know what to do when infectious diseases strike, the following suggestions may be helpful. The recommendations made for influenza should be followed in cases of other flu-like and infectious diseases too.

First of all, the bowels must be cleaned out by means of a natural plant laxative. As long as the temperature remains above normal the patient should not eat. To quench his thirst and assist elimin­ation, give fruit juices, orange, grapefruit and grape juices being the most suitable. Should the liver be affected, raw carrot juice should be used instead of fruit juice. Under no circumstances should the fever be reduced with chemical medicines. It is a kind of defence measure, assisting the body by burning up and destroy­ing the viral and other toxins responsible for the illness. The elimin­ation of metabolic waste products through the kidneys is absolutely essential, and for this purpose give a kidney tea with Solidago (goldenrod) or Nephrosolid. Moreover, we can assist the fever and induce sweating by the use of compresses. If the patient should still find it difficult to start perspiring, let him drink hot elder flower tea with lemon juice.

When the normal body temperature has stabilised, first serve raw fruit and other raw foods, followed by light meals, keeping to a vegetarian diet, and as soon as good health has been restored, the patient can return to his usual diet, which should, however, be a natural one.

Following these suggestions, an attack of influenza can be quickly overcome and will not mean the usual long prostration. What is more, the patient will not experience the lingering tiredness and other common after effects of flu.
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Cause

Psoriasis is a common skin disorder which usually runs in families. Its cause is unknown. In children, girls are more frequently affected than boys, although it is more common in adults on the whole. Areas of skin affected by psoriasis have a very rich blood supply, and tend to grow at a much faster rate than normal skin. Psoriasis is not infectious.

Clinical features

Patches of psoriasis may occur anywhere on the body, but are commonly found on the knees, elbows, umbilicus and groin, and less frequently on the scalp. Sometimes psoriasis may appear in areas of recently healed wounds. Nails can also be involved and have a characteristic pitting appearance. The patches look reddened (like plaques) and have white scaley areas within them. Psoriasis rarely appears before the age of 2 years; when it does, it usually affects the nappy area. In children, psoriasis may suddenly appear following a mild respiratory infection such as tonsillitis. In this case, the rash can last for a few months, after which it fades, but the tendency for the child to suffer from recurrent attacks of psoriasis at a later stage is very strong.

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This articles will serve primarily as a guide to mothers who wish to breastfeed but bottle-feeding is also discussed briefly. If you feel that you would like further information on breastfeeding, you should contact the Nursing Mothers’ Association of Australia, your maternal and child health nurse, or your doctor. Speaking to other mothers who have breastfed their babies can also be very helpful.

THE ADVANTAGES OF BREASTFEEDING

It is often said that ‘breast is best’. It is true that human breastmilk is the ideal, natural food for young babies. It is convenient, readily available and inexpensive. It does not need to be modified, comes at the right temperature and is perfectly nutritionally balanced. Breastfed babies suffer less from bacterial gastroenteritis, respiratory tract infections and allergies. Their bowel motions generally smell less offensive than those of babies who are formula-fed. In addition, the hormone oxytocin, which is secreted by the mother during breastfeeding, helps the uterus to contract back to its normal size after the delivery.

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Couples fall into patterns, obligatory daily cycles that can destroy intimacy by boring it away. This opportunity requires a time-schedule change. Couples are asked to’ ‘find an hour for intimacy.” My interviews indicate that the day-to-day requirements of living in our society either erode opportunities for intimacy or numb us to them. I ask the couples to schedule intimacy as follows:

1. You must find one more hour, either by getting up earlier or going to bed later, or taking more time from work, or from wherever and however you can steal an extra hour.

2. Circle days on the calendar that will be scheduled sexual-intimacy days, These times don’t mean intercourse necessarily. On these days, except for illness, nothing will prevent holding, touching, and intimacy. It may not be at night, but it will take place.

3. Let the kids know it. The calendar does not just have to be by the bed, it can be on the refrigerator. You come to behave as you feel, so behave intimately. If you don’t schedule it, it will not happen over time.

4. Always, but always, rise together and go to bed together. Eat breakfast together if possible. There is no such thing as too much intimacy. Ignoring the development of a mutual cyclicity will eventually lead to marital lack of coordination, a relationship clumsiness that ends in separation either in fact or by circumstance. This rising and going to bed at the same time was one of the most difficult of tasks for the couples, but one of the most important. It is not necessary for a good marriage, but it is basic to a super marriage.

5. Spontaneity will take care of itself.Just because you schedule intimacy does not mean that extras can’t happen. It is not unromantic to schedule intimacy. Loving and sexuality is as volitional as it is emotional. Getting on a sex cycle together will help you to find your own sexual Tao.

“What a thing this is,” stated one husband. “I was used to sleeping in an extra hour. Now I get up two hours before I have to just to have breakfast with her. But you know, it has added one whole day a week to our marriage. We have gotten kind of arrogant about it and we like to tell our friends. They can’t believe it.”

His wife added, “He’s right. We don’t talk much. We mumble and stagger around. He reads the paper, I get ready for work, and we both yell at the kids. Actually, we take turns yelling at the kids. But now there is that early time for just us to say hello.”

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