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Thursday, May 3, 2012

[AlternativeAnswers] allergies

Hi,

My wife is 57. These are definately not some brown spots on the skin (some call them liver spots that come with age..i have them too). These are patches that cover the cheeks, nose and forehead.

The reason that we believe this is an allergy is because these get suddenly darker for no reason... thus suspecting some allergen. And they get lighter after some days. But she has lost her original colour, and want to know if it is possible to reverse this. She has other problems too, related to allergens, we believe, such as severe itching on the body which suddenly appears. She has to take symptomatic medicines to get rid of the itching, but these have other side effects.

Thanks

Khushroo

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Re: allergies
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Tue May 1, 2012 9:23 am (PDT)

We can use herbs that assist in cleansing the blood (oregon grape/dandelion) the Liver (milk thistle) and the brain (huperzine A and Ginkgo Biloba)
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And what can we do to get rid of them? They are so ugly, especially on the back of the hands.

Lucia

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According to my Dermatologist, everyone over the age of 50 develops some brown spots on the skin.

Harry Beck

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How old is your wife?? It can be age spots if she is older and fair
skinned. So not sure about the allergy part. I have some yet I now
cover my face with a cap. I don't like it since I love the sun but it has
to be as I am fair skinned. My chiropractor is an expert in allergies and
he has never said anything about that.. Hope that may help. If it is a big
problem for her she can fade them with some cream but I don't want to
put that stuff on my skin. Sara

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Hi! Sometimes the pigmentation is related to hormonal imbalance, even use of contraceptives. For her general health and because of the pigmentation she better consult also an endocrinologist. Best of luck! Tanya

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On Apr 25, 2012, at 2:33, "mcm1047" <mcm1047@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Not knowing of the size of the brown spots I would suggest some small ones
> May be in fact due to the sun. I would read up on "age spots".
> --- In AlternativeAnswers@yahoogroups.com, "Khushroo" <kdubash@...> wrote:
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> > Hi,
> > My wife has been getting dark pigmentation on her face, specifically her forehead and cheeks for almost a couple of years now. A skin doctor diagnosed this as allergies, but was unable to determine what she is allergic to. So the problem persisted.
> >
> > Recently, she went through a patch test, and the doctors have concluded that she is allergic to propolis and bees wax. I went into the net, and see that so many creams etc contain this. So she is off all forms of creams, lotions, and even lipstick! And she puts sun screen lotion (without these ingredients) most of the time.
> >
> > Is anyone familiar with this, and if so, can anyone help? Any suggestions will be welcome. Will the dark patches heal? Understandably, she is going through an emotional trauma because of this.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Khushroo
> >
>

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[AlternativeAnswers] Re: Questions about Diverticulosis

Good day, Alice,

Thank you for being apart of the community. I appreciate you being here!

I want you to take a look at this information. This disorder is completely manageable and you do not have to be on Mirolax for the rest of your life or a bland diet. You just need to make a few SMART choices:

About 10 percent of Americans over the age of 40 have diverticulosis. This is a condition where the colon (large intestines) develops small pockets that bulge outward through weak spots, similar to a hernia. About half of all people over the age of 60 have diverticulosis. The pockets form when pressure inside the intestines build up, usually because of constipation. This condition is called Diverticular Disease.

Symptoms of diverticulosis are sometimes never experienced. Although they may include mild cramps, bloating, and constipation. Other disorders, which mimic these symptoms include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and stomach ulcers. These symptoms do not always mean a person has diverticulosis.

When these pockets become infected or inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. The most common symptom of diverticulitis is abdominal pain or tenderness around the left side (quadrant) of the lower abdomen. Diverticulitis can lead to bleeding, infections, perforations, tears, or blockages. These complications always require treatment to prevent them from progressing and causing serious illness. If infection occurs, the severity of symptoms may include fever, nausea, vomiting, chills, cramping, and constipation. It is not known how infection can occur, but it may begin when stool or bacteria are caught in these pockets. An attack of diverticulitis can develop suddenly and without warning.

The most likely cause of diverticulosis is a low-fiber diet because it increases constipation and pressure inside the large intestine. Increasing the amount of fiber in your diet may reduce symptoms of diverticulosis and prevent complications such as diverticulitis.

Other causes you should consider are bowel habits, related pain, diet and medications. This is also considered a stress-related disorder. It is known that stress and smoking make symptoms worse.

Dietary fiber is an important part of our daily diet. Although most fiber is not digested, it gives us many important and healthy benefits. Fiber retains water, which allows for softer and bulkier stools, lowers pressure inside the intestines so that bowel contents can move through easily, which in turn prevents constipation and hemorrhoids Fiber binds with cholesterol and eliminates this substance from the body. A high-fiber diet can also reduce colon cancer risk as well as keep our digestive tract clean. The recommended amount of fiber is 25 to 35 grams each day.

You can increase your fiber intake by eating these foods: whole grain breads and cereals such as whole-wheat bread, cooked brown rice, bran cereal, plain, cooked oatmeal, cooked white rice; fruits like apples, pears, tangerines and peaches; vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, spinach, squash and tomatoes; and starchy vegetables like kidney beans, baked beans, lima beans and potatoes.

Foods such as nuts, popcorn hulls, and seeds including sunflower, pumpkin, caraway, and sesame should be avoided.

In some people, the seeds in tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, strawberries, raspberries and poppy seeds, may cause a problem.

These seeds get into these "pockets" and can irritate the lining.

People differ in the amounts and types of foods they can eat. Decisions about diet should be made based on what works best for each person. Keeping a food diary may help identify individual culprits in your diet.

Alfalfa is a great source of Vitamin K, which is often deficient in people with intestinal disorders. 2,000 mg in capsules or tincture is recommended.

Aloe Vera promotes the healing of inflamed areas. Drink 1/2 cup of aloe vera juice, 3 times a day. It can be mixed with 1/2 a cup of herbal tea, such as chamomile. Do this for a week if area feels inflamed.

Pau D'arco is an antibacterial and cleansing herb. Drink two cups of this herb as tea, daily or as a tincture for two to four weeks.

Green drinks or whole green food drinks contain chlorophyll and are extremely beneficial for this condition. You should learn to incorporate this into your diet, as it is a wondeful source of fiber as well.

To relieve pain, massage the left side (quadrant) of the lower abdomen. Stand up and do gentle stretching exercises.

I hope this helps.

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> Help?
>
> I have just returned from having a colonoscopy.. The Doctor said I have Diverticuosis.
> He told me to take, Mirolax, up to 3 times a day... For the rest of my life?
> I don't feel like it is safe... Can you please help me with this?
> I am very upset.. he has had me on a bland diet for, over 35 days now.
> My stomach still swells..on the bland diet, it looks like I'm 5 months pregnant, when I eat anything.
> What do I do?
> What do I eat?
>
> Thank you,
> Alice
>

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[AlternativeAnswers] Questions about Diverticulosis

Help?

I have just returned from having a colonoscopy.. The Doctor said I have Diverticuosis.
He told me to take, Mirolax, up to 3 times a day... For the rest of my life?
I don't feel like it is safe... Can you please help me with this?
I am very upset.. he has had me on a bland diet for, over 35 days now.
My stomach still swells..on the bland diet, it looks like I'm 5 months pregnant, when I eat anything.
What do I do?
What do I eat?

Thank you,
Alice

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