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make a change
A simple remedy for tired, sore feet is to remove your shoes, give your feet a brisk massage, and then replace your shoes with a different pair. It invariably relieves any discomfort. It makes sense only to wear shoes that have been correctly fitted, both adequate in length and width, as ill-fitting shoes are the most common cause of foot problems.
naturally good
Various aromatherapy fragrances are available for those who find difficulty falling asleep but don’t wish to take medication. Those into aromatherapy may find basil, chamomile, cypress, geranium, lavender and mandarin helpful. They can be used either in a bath or as a room fragrance, gently heated to spread the perfume. Sandalwood, jasmine, valerian, marjoram, mimosa, neroli and rose are also calming, and are said to reduce stress.
infection zone
A tender lump in the upper mouth often indicates a gum infection. It is quite common among those who’ve had a root-canal filling, with germs trapped at the root. Germs may also have crept in below the tooth margin at the gums. Treatment may require an antibiotic, but an X-ray will indicate if there’s an active infection of the dental root. Left untreated, the condition will recur, causing problems for years.
con job
People are phobic about cellulite. But this condition is simply fat under the skin, which is held down by microscopic fibres, causing dimpling. It is present in the majority of the overweight. The “condition” is really something that’s been commercialised by the weight-reduction industry. Thousands of articles and books have been written about it, but there’s really only one cure: eat less, eat low-fat and high-fibre, and exercise. There’s no magic pill for weight loss or long-term appetite control.
skin care
Activity that is likely to bruise should be avoided. The superficial blood vessels don’t like being damaged. Bruises can take up to 14 days to dissipate. Treat them using a washer containing crushed ice. Clot-dissolving creams are available, but are usually a waste of time, as nature will heal. A bruise will first turn blue, then yellowish and fade as the injured red blood cells are gradually absorbed by the system.
where-from wart
Children will often develop warts and feel embarrassed about them. Warts are caused by the wart virus. Some say they’re carried by animals, and easily spread in schools. But warts come and go, invariably vanishing with no treatment and no trace. Remedies are available from pharmacies, but they may be acid-based, with the potential to permanently scar. They can be removed with liquid nitrogen. Applying milk and dandelion milk also often works, as does the inner side of a banana peel.
A: Times and customs have changed. Once doctors took a long history, examined the patient, perhaps ordered tests then prescribed a specific routine of treatment. Today, with the mass of technology available, this is often used instead. And it is unlikely to change. The doctor tries to use the latest to get treatment right. This may be why some turn to a person who will listen, such an alternative medicine therapist. But if you’re unhappy, discuss the matter with your GP.
Extract from Signs of the Times, October 2004.
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