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                                                                                                                                              ACCOMODATION (Eyes) -  ACUTE ABDOMEN

 

ACCOMODATION - (Eyes): Cause: Is a process that adjusts the Lens of the Eye for clear Vision near or far away by the Ciliary Muscle. In the Eye the distance is constant, but the Lens can change its focal length by changing its shape either by thickening or becoming more convex while looking at a close object or at a distant object by becoming slimmer. Symptoms: During the Middle Age the Lens loses a lot of its elasticity reducing the range of Focus.

 

ACHING JOINTS: Herbs: Bay,

 

ACHONDROPLASIA - Chondrodystrophia fetalis : Cause: A Congenital Disorder of the Bones in which the Long Bones of the Limbs are much shorter than normal resulting in Dwarfism that is basically inherited, but there can be mutations and is notable at birth. Symptoms: Retarded growth of Cartilage and Bone in the Arms and Legs with the Trunk usually not affected, but the Bones at the base of the Skull also fail to develop normally giving an appearance of a large Forehead with the Bones forming the Bridge of the Nose also failing to develop. Muscular development is usually good and Mental ability is rarely affected and those that are affected are capable of parenthood, but the Females have a very small Pelvis and the Babies must be delivered by Caesarean section.

ACIDITY - See also Nutrition. Cause: An excess of Acid in the Body as the balance between Acidity and excessive Alkalinity is maintained by a series of delicate control mechanisms, and if the balance is disturbed this creates Illness. The Blood normally contains Bicarbonate to act contra to the Carbonic Acid also in the Blood. Treatment: Correct the Body's Acid - Alkali balance – See under Alkaline Foods. Herbs: Alfa - Med, Meadowsweet, Slippery Elm Powder and Wormwood Teas. Increase Alkaline foods in the diet such as Vegetables and Fruit and decrease Acid foods (Proteins and Starches.) A normal Diet should be 80% Alkaline to 20% Acid. Alkaline Mixture: 1/2 Granny Smith Apple and a medium Potato with the skin on, and grate together or juice with a 3/4 cup of liquid. Take in the morning until relieved and also during the day if needed. A 1/2 Pear also can be grated and mixed in to increase Alkalinity and flavour. Other Alkaline foods are Acidophilus Yoghurt, Almonds, Apple Cider Vinegar, Apricots, ripe Banana, Berries, Cherries, Currants, Dates, Figs, Grapes, Honey, Mango, Melon, Papaya and Peach. (All can also be grated to increase Alkalinity and flavour.) Take 1 x Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar in water and 1 x Tablespoon of Honey may be added, in the morning or before each meal to alleviate the Symptoms and can be sipped along with the food. Take for at least 6 weeks.

 

ACIDOSIS: Cause: Excess Acid in the Body as the Body's balance between Acidity and excessive Alkalinity is maintained by delicate control mechanisms and if disturbed can cause severe illness or death. Body Fluids vary in their Acidity with the Blood slightly Alkaline due to the presence of the Alkaline Bio ion Bicarbonate that slightly out ways the effect of Carbonic Acid also in the Blood. 2 Types of Acidosis occur, the first is Respiratory Acidosis mainly due to Respiratory Disease such as the Lungs that interferes with Breathing as the Carbon Dioxide gas usually exhaled in the breath accumulate and forms excess Carbonic Acid in the Blood.  The second type of Acidosis is called Metabolic Acidosis when too many Acid products accumulate in the Body due to any Metabolic or Biochemical Disease such as uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus. Symptoms: Usually ill - defined due to being overshadowed by the Primary Disease. Treatment: Correct the Primary Disease while correcting the Acid - Alkaline balance - See Acidity.

 

ACNE VULGARIS: N.B: Do not use Creams and Ointments during the infectious stage. N.B: Do not try to remove Blackheads unless the area has been softened with special Lotions to enable easy extraction without damaging the Skin. Cause: In Youths reaching Puberty there is an increased production of Sex Hormones / Androgens - Oestrogen in Girls and Androgen in Boys and this stimulates the Sebaceous Glands of the Skin oversupplying Sebum, an oily substance that usually keeps the Skin healthy creating FFA / Free Fatty Acids - encouraging Bacteria. Symptoms: As the Pores clog up due to the overproduction of Sebum, (a Fatty substance, which ordinarily maintains the texture of the Skin) blocks the Sebaceous Glands and Hair Follicles. This FFA produces dilated - stretched Follicles and subsequently Blackheads - Comedone (Contact with the air turn the FFA black) Red Spots and Whiteheads - where the blockage does not extend to the surface) can appear on the Chest, Face and Neck and the Complexion and Hair become greasy. These can be Superficial or Deep - Superficial: form inflamed Follicles filled with pus on the Skin surface - Deep: affects deeper layers of the Skin as well and pus - filled cysts may occur beneath the Skin. Severe cases may leave permanent scarring. Treatment: Wash the affected areas gently at least daily with mild soap and water to remove Bacteria, Blackheads and Scales and expose to Sunlight to dry up. N.B: Do not Squeeze as this releases the Infection. Herbs: Basil, Beans, Blackberry, Blue Flag, Burdock, Calendula, Carrot, Chickweed, Cleavers, Comfrey, Cucumber, Mate, Nightshade, Parsley, Phytolacca, Tea Tree Oil, Thyme, Tonic Tea, Witch Hazel and Yellow Dock. Diet is very important, limit Oily foods such as Chocolates, Dairy foods, Fatty and Fried foods and those high in Sugars, Nuts and Junk food and use Soy Milk instead of Milk. Apply Blackberry, Nightshade, Phytolacca Ointments, and / or Tea Tree Oil when the Pimples first occur, as it will not damage the Skin. Change to a diet high in Vitamin A and Zinc. Ingest Carrot, Cucumber, Parsley and Green Juices. Reduce Stress. Treat with hot Compress for 2 minutes and cold Compress for 1 minute for 15 minutes a day to increase the Blood flow to the area. Regular washing and care of the Hair can also reduce the Oily Skin Condition. To minimise Scarring, apply Aloe Vera Gel or Aloe Vera and Comfrey Moisturising Cream.  Internally: Yellow Dock. Externally: Apply a Lotion of Calendula, Chickweed and Comfrey Tea mixed with equal parts of Witch Hazel and a few drops of Tea Tree Oil. Compound Infusion: Burdock - 1 part, Blue Flag Root - 1, Cleavers - 2, Mate Tea -2.

 

ACNE ROSACEA: Symptoms: Persistent Flushes and Dilation of the Facial Blood Vessels, some Stomach upsets and often unsightly Red Pustules on the Face, which can become Permanent.

 

ACNE VARIOBILORMIS: Symptoms: The Skin on the Forehead becomes Red and Irritable.

 

ACROMEGALY: Symptoms: A relatively rare Disease due to a Glandular Disorder characterised by a great increase in the size of the Feet, Hands and Head creating a coarse Facial appearance with a large and jutting Jaw. Head Ache, Visual disturbances with an increase in larger sizes for shoes, gloves and even hats and the Fingers become square ended and the Tongue may enlarge and Facial features become coarse and the bony ridges above the Eyes have greater prominence with some developing Diabetes. Cause: Excessive secretion of Growth Hormone in the front - anterior  part of the Pituitary Gland that lies just underneath the Brain usually due to a Tumour of the Gland. N.B: If overactivity of the Pituitary Gland occurs before Puberty while the Bones are still growing then this leads to Gigantism.

 

ACROPHOBIA : See also Agoraphobia, Claustrophobia and Phobia. An excessive and abnormal fear of high places.

 

 ACTH: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Adrenocorticotropin / Corticotropin - An essential Hormone produced by the front - anterior - part of the Pituitary Gland (The master Gland of the Endocrine System) that lies at the base of the Brain. It is the link between the Pituitary and the Cortex - covering of the two tiny Adrenal Glands that lie at the back of the Abdomen just above the Kidneys. The Cortex of the Adrenal Glands secretes Steroid Hormones such as Cortisol / Hydrocortisone and Adosterone that are essential to maintain the biochemical balance of the Body. Too much Steroid production can be harmful and the ACTH controls this. The Pituitary secretes ACTH, which is carried into the Bloodstream to the Adrenal Glands stimulating them to produce Steroids until they reach the desired level in the Bloodstream and then the Pituitary shuts it down.

 

 ACTINOMYCES - Actinomycosis: Is a genus of Parasitic Micro - organisms previously classified as Fungi, but now believed to be Bacteria or somewhere between both these species. Actinomyces israelii is common in the Mouth of those with poor Oral hygiene where they cling to the Teeth, Gums and Tonsils rarely causing any problems although they may be involved in forming Dental plaque. If they gain entrance to the Tissues they can cause a severe infection such as via a decayed Tooth, extracted Teeth or an injury to the Jaw creating Actinomycosis characterised by painful, hard swellings that progress to form Abscesses usually on the Jaw or Neck. If they enter the Bloodstream they may infect the Lungs, Intestines, Kidneys and other Organs.

ACUTE ABDOMEN: Symptoms: Any sudden, severe and continuing Abdominal pain. Causes: Appendicitis, Gas, Gastric Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer, Gall Bladder Disease, Indigestion, Pancreatitis, Pylelitis / Kidney Inflammation and Diverticulitis / Inflammation of abnormal pouches in the Large Bowel. In Women Ectopic Pregnancy in a Fallopian Tube, Miscarriage and Abortion or a twisted Ovarian Cyst. 

 

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