How to Eat Garlic to Treat Bladder Stones

How to Eat Garlic to Treat Bladder Stones



Bladder stones are condensed masses of crystallized proteins and minerals present in human urine. Common causes include inadequate hydration, enlarged prostate and urinary tract infections. Bladder stones are primarily a male concern, as only a small fraction of bladder stone patients are women. Garlic's reputation as an all around immune support food makes it a natural choice for bladder stone treatment--and it keeps you safe in Transylvania.







Things You'll Need:





Garlic capsules




Garlic: fresh or powdered




Garlic oil







Eat Garlic Every Day




1


During your treatment period, eat garlic daily. Pastas, rice dishes and lean meats are enhanced by garlic, making them a great choice.





2


Complement lunch and dinner with a slice or two of garlic bread.





3


For breakfast, enjoy an egg white omelet seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic.





4


Mix 1/4 tsp. garlic powder into salad dressing, soups and gravies.



Use Supplements to Help You Treat Bladder Stones




1


Purchase garlic caplets from your local druggist or health food store. Use according to package directions.





2


Purchase garlic oil or tinctures. These may be mixed with food or beverages or dropped into empty gelatin capsules.





3


Make your own garlic tincture by steeping 80 g of crushed garlic in 200 g of vodka. Take 10 drops twice a day before meals.



Eat Right




1


Get enough water. Strive to drink at least six 8-oz. glasses of water every day.





2


Stop drinking beverages with alcohol and caffeine. If withdrawal is a concern, taper off over a 3 to 4 day period.



Continue Your Care Plan




1


Schedule a checkup with your physician or urologist. Bladder stones can be a symptom of a larger health issue like an enlarged prostate or urinary tract infection.





2


Take a probiotic supplement to increase the presence of beneficial bacteria in the bladder.





3


Continue drinking a minimum of 48 oz. of liquid every day to stay hydrated and maintain bladder health.








Tips & Warnings










Gradually increase garlic intake to acclimate your body to its effects.








Choose supplements that promise to reduce the occurrence of bad breath and digestive concerns.








Stay hydrated. Getting enough fluids is important to effective treatment of bladder stones.








See your doctor before beginning treatment. Some very serious conditions have symptoms similar to bladder stones.








Garlic has a pungent odor and a reputation for causing bad breath.








Garlic may cause flatulence and/or abdominal pain.








Garlic use should be discontinued 14 days prior to surgery or dental work.








Garlic should not be used by patients taking prescription or herbal anticoagulants.



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How to Ease Tension With Swedish Massage

How to Ease Tension With Swedish Massage



One of the best methods to relaxation is a Swedish massage which puts you in a restful, relaxed mode. It's one of the best ways to ease tension throughout your entire body.









1


Determine what type of Swedish massage you want: relaxation massage, remedial massage or
sports
massage. Also think about the areas you want massaged and which should be avoided and the amount of pressure that you can comfortably tolerate.





2


Find a qualified massage therapist. You can start at a website like The Health Professionals Directory, which will put you in touch with local massage therapists. Your local phone directory can also lead you to local therapists. Check to see if they are certified and which types of massage they use.





3


Schedule an appointment with a therapist that will best meet your needs.





4


Watch for the various massage strokes. Effleurage is a gliding stroke. Petrissage is like kneading of bread. When Friction is the choice of stroke, the hands move with circular pressure. There are also three other strokes: Vibration, Percussion or tapping and hacking, and Passive and Active movement of the body.





5


Lay on the table either unclothed or partially clothed with a drape, which is a sheet covering part of you. Relax as the massage therapist lights candles, uses scented oils for therapy or has background music playing to aid in your relaxation.





6


Relax. A few clients get so relaxed that when they're laying on their stomach, they drool. It's a normal reaction and there's usually a clean cloth under your head because of this. If you've hit the drooling stage, it's safe to say you're probably without any tension.





7


Leave the therapist with a new refreshed you. The stimulation to the muscles releases toxins and increases oxygen, giving you a whole new lease on life.








Tips & Warnings










Tell the massage therapist about any medical history or current physical condition.



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How to Ease Tension With Rolfing

How to Ease Tension With Rolfing



Rolfing was created by Dr. Rolf in the middle of the last century, and is a type of bodywork that he designed to permanently ease chronic tension in your body. It's a method that requires active participation, making its effects long lasting.









1


Find a qualified Rolfing massage therapist by visiting the official website of the Rolf Institute.





2


Set up an evaluation appointment. The therapist will palpitate the muscle fascia and finding areas that need work. She may also take photos of you in the first session to examine the way you hold yourself.





3


Schedule a follow up appointment to receive soft-tissue manipulation. This will realign improper fascia build up that has been created by injury, heredity, or just poor posture and muscle use.





4


Return for a third appointment if you are feeling tension relief. Recipients of Rolfing claim to have a lighter feeling almost immediately.





5


Conclude your rolfing massage treatment with several final sessions to realign the body with the natural gravitational pull.





6


Practice the exercises. Once the body is realigned it sometimes wants to go back to old habits. Use the exercises that the Rolfing therapist has given to maintain that wonderful feeling.








Tips & Warnings










If you still feel tension after a Rolfing session, you may want to look at other areas of your life to find what is creating it.



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How to Ease Sunburn

How to Ease Sunburn



We all know the importance of sunscreen, but even in the best of times we find ourselves coming up short, and turning up burnt. We all know that this can be extremely painful. But before you head to the store, you can just turn to your kitchen cupboards for some quick and cooling relief.







Things You'll Need:





Vinegar




Talcum Powder/Baby Powder




Baking Soda









1


White Vinegar

Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar, and spritz the area of the burn.

Or dampen a soft cloth with pure white vinegar and gently sponge the effected area.

Instantly you will feel the sting begin to ease. Use as often as necessary to stop the pain.





2


Talcum Powder/Baby Powder

Apply a thin cool dusting to the surface of the skin, you will feel the effects immediately.

Perfect for sunburn in the areas that receive friction from clothing.





3


Baking Soda

Fill a bathtub with warm water and add a half a cup of baking soda to the water. Then relax in the cooling water for at least thirty minutes. The baking soda will help draw out some of the heat of the burn.

This is perfect before bed after a serious burn.








Tips & Warnings










Remember to always use sunscreen, and reapply often.



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How to Ease Skin Problems With Hypnotherapy

How to Ease Skin Problems With Hypnotherapy



Stress has long been known to cause or exacerbate skin disorders, such as psoriases and eczema. Even the medication and topical treatments may only mildly improve some cases. Some sufferers with skin disorders have had success with hypnotherapy.









1


Contact The American Psychotherapy Association and Medical Hypnosis Association. You may have an association for your state that will be helpful as well.





2


Interview several hypnotherapists over the phone. Ask questions about whether they are certified or licensed, and ask about your specific situation. Most will offer a face to face interview as well.





3


Teach yourself to use hypnotherapy or practice the take home exercises your therapist recommends. Find a place where there will be not distractions or interruptions. Completely relax starting in sections from your head down to your toes.





4


Count backward from ten or imagine yourself walking down stairs becoming relaxed with each step. Choose a phrase like, "I am safe and peaceful in my life," and repeat it in a calm but confident voice. Use beautiful, calming scenes to accompany the mantra.








Tips & Warnings










If you don't want to go to a hypnotherapist or try the self-taught hypnosis, there are also professionally administered group hypnotherapy sessions available.



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How to Ease Neck Pain With Yoga

How to Ease Neck Pain With Yoga



Chronic neck pain can be irksome and at times downright debilitating. Yoga is a great way to build physical strength and stamina while easing bodily aches and pains. Yoga is a fantastic form of preventative and health care and with regular practice you can alleviate neck and back pain while avoiding high costs associated with medical treatment.







Things You'll Need:





Yoga mat




Comfortable clothes




Blanket







relax




1


Turn off your cell phone. Find a clean, quiet place in your house where you will not be disturbed and set up your yoga mat and props. Close your eyes and breath deeply for several minutes. As you breath, try to clear your mind of any distractions or worries from your day.





2


Begin in Balasana, also known as child's pose. Kneel on the floor with your big toes together and sit on your heels. Separate your knees and, on an exhale, lay your torso between your thighs with your forehead on the floor. This is a resting pose. Stay in the pose for several minutes. When you are ready to come up, lift from your tailbone on an inhale.





3


The "Cat and Cow" sequence promotes flexibility in your back. For Marjaryasana or
cat pose
get in a table top position with your knees below your hips and your hands in line with your shoulders. Keep your head in a neutral position and look at the floor. Keeping your knees and shoulders in the same position exhale and round your spine. Imagine a string is pulling your rounded spine up towards the ceiling. On an exhale return to a neutral position. Bitilasana (cow pose) is the opposite of cat pose and the two are often alternated in a yoga class. Keeping your hands and knees in the same tabletop position inhale and lift your sitting bones and chest. Your belly should hang towards the floor. Exhale and return to a neutral position. Alternate the gentle "cat and cow" poses 10 to 20 times.





4


For Extended Puppy Pose begin on your hands and knees like in Cat and Cow. Walk your hands forward and curl your toes under. Exhale and with active arms move your buttocks half way back towards your heels. Put your forehead on the floor or a blanket to relax the neck. Keep a slight curve in your lower back and breath deeply. Hold for about a minute. Repeat the sequence 1 to 3 times.





5


Always end your yoga practice with Savasana or corpse pose. Corpse pose is a pose of complete relaxation. Lay flat on your back with your arms spread and palms up. Your legs should separate slightly. Lay in corpse pose with a quiet mind for 5 minutes per 30 minutes of yoga practice.








Tips & Warnings










practice several times a week for optimal results.








If you have serious neck injuries consult your doctor first!



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How to Prepare For Acupuncture Treatment

How to Prepare For Acupuncture Treatment



Rooted in ancient Chinese traditions, acupuncture involves piercing the body with needles at prescribed points to promote or restore health and wellness. Acupuncture has been used to treat a wide range of maladies, including allergies, asthma, depression and addictions.







Things You'll Need:





Computer with Internet access to research acupuncture







Prepare for Acupuncture Treatment




1


Go in with a positive attitude. Visit the Acupuncture.com Web site to read about what acupuncture treatments entail (see Resources below). More importantly, the site offers you the opportunity to read testimonials written by those who've had success with acupuncture. Their stories will help you prepare for your treatment with the sort of attitude that attracts success.





2


Dress comfortably. Acupuncture needles may remain inserted in your body for 30 minutes or more, so it's important that you wear an outfit you're able to relax in. Also, you should wear something that offers easy access to the elbows and knees, since these are common acupuncture points.





3


Have a light meal. Acupuncturists recommend against undergoing treatment on an empty stomach, so be sure to eat 2 to 4 hours before your session. Heavy meals are a no-no before treatment and are not recommended.





4


Get a good night's sleep. Extreme fatigue can compromise the effectiveness of your acupuncture treatment. The night before your treatment, don't skimp on slumber. This will help ensure that you arrive fully rested.





5


Prepare to expand your knowledge of acupuncture by reading "Acupuncture for Everyone: What It Is, Why It Works, and How It Can Help You" by Dr. Ruth Kidson (see Resources below).








Tips & Warnings










Acupuncture ranges in cost from moderate to expensive. Rates depend on the background of your therapist and the city in which he or she practices.








If you're experiencing severe symptoms such as extreme nausea or chest pains, don't attempt to treat your condition with acupuncture. Your ailment may be life-threatening and is best addressed by a physician.








Booze and acupuncture do not mix. It's best to avoid drinking alcohol in the hours before your treatment.








If you're upset for some reason or on the horns of an emotional crisis in the hours before your session, you might want to consider postponing your treatment, since that kind of mind state could potentially compromise the efficacy of your therapy.








Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.



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