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How does ozone therapy activates cellular metabolism and modulates immune system?

Red blood cells are the mot abundant cells in the blood.They are ozone’s favorite target. To protect itself from oxidants from ozone, a powerful anti-oxidant enzyme system is stimulated in red blood cells. To support the increased functioning of this anti-oxidant defense system, glucose is metabolized. This causes increase in glucose uptake and decrease in blood glucose level. It is beneficial in diabetes mellitus. Increase in glucose metabolism in RBC leads to increase in a compound causing more release of oxygen at tissue level. Ozone increases glucose metabolism and production of high energy compounds. This energy is used to improve the elasticity of the RBC cell membrane. Thus, greatly improving circulation in microangiopathies. Increase production of high energy compounds following ozone therapy is responsible for rejuvenation and energetic feeling. It is an excellent therapy for not only old people but also for over-stressed, tired young people.

Ozone stimulates pro-inflammatory as well as anti-inflammatory lymphocytes in a very controlled fashion. Thus maintaining immune system in an alert state, without any imbalance between activation and suppression. After ozone therapy, activated lymphocytes home in several organs. Activated lymphocytes, in lymphoid tissues and parenchymal micro-environment, stimulate entire immune system. This is very useful in fighting chronic infections and cancer. ozone induces production of PDGF, TGF-beta which helps in healing and repairs. This property is useful in treatment of chronic ulcers, bed sores, non healing wounds, burns etc. Ozone when comes in contact with inner lining of vessels produces nitric oxide which causes relaxation of vessel walls, effecting dilatation of vessels and improving circulation. Stoppage of ozone therapy does not cause abrupt cessation in improvement which persists for 3-4 months corresponding to RBC life span. Therefore, ozone therapy is repeated twice or thrice a year to treat chronic conditions. In general, its biological properties are:
- wide spectrum germicidal properties.
- improves oxygen metabolism.
- regulates oxidative stress.
- improves RBC rheology and micro-circulation.
- stimulates immunity.
- promotes healing.

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Menstrual Problems – Causes, Symptoms, Home Remedies and Diet and other Measures

Menstrual problems are the problem related to periods. Estrogen and progesterone are two hormones that are produced in ovaries. A girl starts releasing large quantities of estrogen at about 12 years of age. The commencement of menstruation at this time herald the reproductive phase of a woman’s life. The problems related to menstrual flow is menstrual pain and cramps, pre-menstrual tension, excessive menstruation.

CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF MENSTRUAL PERIOD

- Anxiety
- Stress
- Depression
- Smoking
PREMENSTRUAL TENSION AND MENSTRUAL CRAMPS
Few days before the period starts, some women face:
- nervous
- irritable
- mood swings
- depression
- headaches
- insomnia
- swelling in abdomen
- bloating
- sometimes constipation
These symptoms cease within twenty four hours of the start of the menstrual flow.
EXCESSIVE MENSTRUAL FLOW OR MENORRHAGIA
- Fibroids may cause excessive menstrual flow.
STOPPAGE OF MENSTRUAL FLOW OR AMENORRHOEA
It is natural during pregnancy and at menopause. The main causes are :
- anemia
- fright, worry or any other emotional disturbance.
- tuberculosis
- womb malformation
- womb displacement
- debility
PAINFUL MENSTRUATION OR DYSMENORRHOEA
The pain is felt two or three days before or during the flow. Sometimes the pain starts a week before. Hormonal imbalance may also be a reason behind painful menstruation.

REMEDIES FOR MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS

- Boil cinnamon in milk and drink it on a daily basis. It helps in curing cramps.
- Beet root juice is a very good remedy during menstrual problems.
- Ginger boiled in water should be taken three times a day after meals.
- Blend and drink 75 milliliters of parsley, beet, carrot, and cucumber juices to reduce cramps.
- Basil possesses a pain-killing component called caffeic acid, which can bring relief to menstrual cramping.
- Half a teaspoon of powdered sesame seeds taken with hot water twice daily reduces pain during menstruation.
- Papaya helps the contraction of the muscle fibers of the uterus and secures a proper menstrual flow.
- One banana flower eaten with one cup of curd will reduce the bleeding and increase quantity of progesterone.
- Boil about six coriander seeds in 400 ml of water and then consume it to prevent excessive flow of blood.
- 90 gm of ashoka bark boiled in 30 ml of milk and 360 ml of water is boiled and reduced to about 90 gm. Take 2-3 doses in a day. It starts from fourth day of monthly period and continued till the bleeding is checked.
- Warm water hip bath is nice way to avoid menstrual pain.

DIETARY AND OTHER MEASURES

- Adopt a well balanced diet.
- Foods and supplements that are rich in B-vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and zinc have been found to reduce the pain, bloating and other symptoms of menstrual cramps.
- Maintain a regular exercise program.
- Avoid smoking.
- White flour, sugar, confectionery, cakes, pickles should be avoided.
- Drink hot liquids like herbal tea.
- Relieve your cramps with peppermint or wintergreen, especially when added to a tea.
- Treat menstrual cramping by taking an aspirin or another product containing acetaminophen.
- Place a hot water bottle on your stomach to relieve cramps.

Underweight – Weighing less than normal – Causes, Symptoms, Remedies, Dietary Considerations

There is an ideal weight for a given height, built, and sex. A person is regarded as moderately underweight i he or she weighs ten percent below the ideal body weight. Sometimes, it gets extremely difficult for underweight people to gain weight due to various factors such as a genetic predisposition, certain hormonal imbalances, and even some health conditions.

CAUSES OF BEING UNDERWEIGHT

- Inadequate calorie intake.
- Excessive bodily activity.
- Bad eating habits like skipping meals, small meals, fasting etc.
- Emotional factors.
- Inadequate digestion.
- Wrong dietary pattern for a particular metabolism such as overactive thyroid.
- Hereditary tendencies.
- Chronic dyspepsia.
- Chronic diarrhea.
- Intestinal worms.
- Liver disorders.
- Diabetes.
- Insomnia.
- Constipation.

SYMPTOMS OF BEING UNDERWEIGHT

- Fatigue.
- Poor physical stamina.
- Low resistance to infection.
- Diseases like tuberculosis, respiratory disorders, pneumonia, heart disorders, cerebral hemorrhage, typhoid fever and cancer are common.

REMEDIES FOR BEING UNDERWEIGHT

- Include banana milk shake in diet.
- Take musk melon three times a day for forty days.
- Have fruit diet with milk.
- Have a mango with a glass off milk.
- Figs have high percentage of rapidly assimilation sugar make it strengthening and fattening food.
- Raisins help in gaining weight.
- Nutrients like Vitamin D and Vitamin B6, calcium and magnesium are important for underweight people.
- Take a cup of milk and put some almonds, date palm and anjeer in it. Boil this milk and have it when warm. This is helpful in treating underweight problem.

DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS

Diet plays an important role in building up health for gaining weight. Underweight person should:
- eat frequent meals.
- diet should contain more calories than normal.
- regular exercise like walking, dancing, yoga, meditation and massage.
- proper sleep.
- reduced stress.
- yogasanas like sarvangasana, halasana and matsyasana.