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What are different home remedies for Carpal tunnel syndrome?

INTRODUCTION TO CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
- Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition of the wrist where the median nerve is injured or depressed.
- This is due to repeated use of the wrist or a physical injury.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by increased pressure on the median nerve.
- Median nerve is an important nerve on the hand.
- It gives sensation to thumb, middle, ring and index fingers.
- This nerve is protected by carpal tunnel.
- This is a thick band of muscles around the median nerve.
- This muscular sheath is very strong and hard and is meant to protect the nerves inside it.
- It can get depressed due to repeated use of the wrist.
- The word ‘carpal’ is derived from the Greek word ‘carpus’ which means ‘wrist’ in Greek.

SYMPTOMS FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
- Pain
- Numbness
- Tingling in the fingers or hands
- Tingling in the thumb, index, middle, or ring fingers
- Loss of sensation in the fingers
- Weakness in the hands

CAUSES FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Hypothyroidism
- Arthritis
- diabetes

NATURAL CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME TREATMENT
1. Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B6 deficiency has been associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Food Sources of vitamin B6 include
• sweet potatoes
• avocados
• brown rice
• sunflower seeds
• chick peas
• salmon
• pork
• chicken
• turkey
• potatoes
• bok choy
• barley
• bananas
• mangoes

2. YOGA EXERCISE
Yoga can help to reduce symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

3. OTHER REMEDIES
- One of the easiest things to do is to use fat tool handles.
- If your tool handles are not fat then use some rubber grip to fatten it.
- This makes them easier to grip and reduces the pressure on the carpal tunnel.
- Workout with free weights.
- Keep knives and other cutting tools sharp so that less pressure is exerted on the median nerve.
- Do not hold a pen with a tight grip while writing.
- Opt for a pen that has a thicker grip.
- Always wear a wrist splint during night.
- Splint is the best option at night.
- If the pain is severe, you can also wear the carpel tunnel splint while working on the computer.
- There are special wrist supports available for people who are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome.
- They support your wrist while allowing you to manipulate a mouse or type on a keyboard with ease.
- This condition can also be relieved by the use of ice. Apply ice pack on the aching writst to relieve pain.
- Hot treatment is also another option. Keeping a soaked warm towel or cloth on the aching wrist is best to relieve the patient of the pain.
- Apply a heating pad otherwise and leave it for some time.
- Exercises and preventive measures are the first treatment techniques.
- If the pain is persistent, it is best to take the advice of the doctor.

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What are different home remedies for Bed Sores?

- Bed sores (or pressure sores) are also known as decubitus ulcers, are the result of skin being suffocated beneath the weight of the body.
- These lesions are caused by continuous extended pressure on the skin.
- They occur usually in an area over a prominent bone or cartilage structure such as the hips or tailbone.
- This pressure restricts the flow of blood and therefore the supply of oxygen and nutrients, to that part of the skin.
- The smaller blood vessels clot and a sore red patch of skin appears.

Home Remedies for Bed Sores

- Give the person a very gentle massage twice daily to improve circulation in the skin.
- Make sure they are totally dry after the bath.
- A light dusting of powder made from talc can be helpful in keeping the skin dry.
- Make sure their sheets and bedding are clean and dry as well.
- Moisturize the body with vitamin E oil or cream every day.
- Make sure the person is getting a healthy diet of fiber and vitamin rich foods.
- Avoid including meat in the diet as much as possible.
- Seek other sources of protein including soy or whey protein.
- Apply aloe vera to the sores directly to soothe them.
- You can disinfect the sores by sprinkling them with goldenseal powder.
- Washing the sores daily with witch hazel will help keep them clean and dry.
- They should be washed two to four times every day without fail.
- Avoid dragging the person out of their bed.

1. Vitamin C
- It is an anti-inflammatory.
- It is vital for the health of the skin and blood vessels.
- Take 500 milligrams of vitamin C.
- Take an equal amount of bioflavonoids three times daily.

2. Zinc
- Zinc supports the immune system.
- It also promotes wound healing.
- Take 15 milligrams three times daily.
- Take zinc with food to prevent stomach upset.
- If you take over 30 milligrams of zinc on a daily basis for more than one or two months, you should also take 1 to 2 milligrams of copper each day.
- This is to maintain a proper mineral balance.

3. Aloe vera
- Aloe vera can be applied topically in ointment, gel, or cream form, is known to be effective in healing sores.

4. Calendula cream
- Topical calendula cream is very soothing and healing to wounds.

5. Goldenseal and Vitamin E
- Goldenseal is a natural antiseptic.
- Vitamin E is healing and soothing to the skin.
- Make a paste by combining the contents of three 500-milligram capsules of goldenseal (or 1 teaspoon of goldenseal powder) and 800 international units of vitamin E (pierce capsules and squeeze out the oil).
- If the resulting mixture is too dry, add a few drops of olive oil.
- Apply this to the affected area three times daily.

6. Comfrey Leaves
- Take some dry leaves of comfrey and crush them to prepare a fine powder.
- Add slippery elm in equal quantity to this to make paste.
- Either put this paste over cloth and tie the cloth over area.
- One can apply the paste directly to the area and tie a clean bandage to the sores.
- It is one of the most effective home remedy for bed sores.