Mercury Poisoning

Mercury is also known as quicksilver is a metal that is toxic to living organisms. It is an odorless, shiny, silver-white liquid. Mercury can be easily found in thermometers and fluorescent light bulbs.  The said metal is extremely dangerous, even just small drops can generate enough fumes to contaminate the air in one room. Mercury can also found in fish that we eat and products we use which may be found inside the house. Mercury in the air will eventually settles into water and soil and it can be washed into waterways.  Usually if the person who’s poisoned by mercury is an adult it is totally reversible. But if the affected person is children and fetuses in the womb, it can cause long-term neurological problems. This results to lower intelligence and delays in learning motor skills.

Forms of mercury:

• elemental or metallic mercury
• inorganic mercury compounds
• organic mercury compounds

Causes of Mercury Poisoning

• Contamination from the air
• Contamination from the food we eat
• contamination from the products we use
• Accidental ingestion

Symptoms of Mercury Poisoning

• speech impairment
• hearing impairment
• immobility
• muscle weakness
• skin rashes
• dermatitis
• mood swings
• memory loss
• mental disturbances
• peripheral vision impairment
• lack of movement coordination
• Paresthesia usually around the hands, feet, and mouth

Treatment / Remedies for Mercury Poisoning

Due to high risk of mercury poisoning, it is highly recommended that home remedies intended for mercury poisoning must not administer to anyone who is poisoned unless advised by competent medical practitioners.
Alternative treatment for mercury poisoning must be administered by a naturopathic, holistic, and osteopathic physician, or a homeopathic practitioner
Treatment should be based on:

• physical examination
• biochemical testing
• extensive history  including family illness

Treatment may include:

• comprehensive diet
• vitamins
• minerals
• enzymes
• amino acids
• homeopathic remedies

Detoxification include:

• removal of amalgam fillings
• chiropractic adjustments
• stress reduction
• proper exercise
• use of a sauna
• chelation

Prevention for Mercury Poisoning

Avoiding mercury substance
Minimize usage of products that has mercury content
Cook all meat and seafood thoroughly
Wash hands thoroughly when handling food
always read the label and expiry dates of canned foods

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis or MS is a kind of disease that potentially can cause debilitation to the affected person. This gradually declines the protective covers of the affected person’s nerve by its own immune system.  The result is miscommunication of the brain with the rest of the body. Eventually the process of nerve deterioration will bring impairment to the affected person and as of this time there’s no known treatment for this kind of disease.

 

Diagnosing MS in its early stage can be difficult due to recurrence of symptoms. For some reason symptoms may not reappear in months. MS might occur at any age but, the common affected age group I from 20 to 40 years old and mostly occurs on women.

 

Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

 

Symptoms of MS vary from person to person; this depends on the assessment of the damage in the nerves. Locomotor abilities become impossible to perform for those people who are affected with severe cases of MS.   

 

Other symptoms:

• Fatigue
• Diplopia
• Ataxia
• Dizziness
• Dysarthria
• Dysphagia
• Nystagmus
• Numbness
• Paresthesia
• Muscle weakness
• Muscle spasms
• Optic neuritis
• Acute or chronic pain
• Bladder and bowel difficulties

For most of the affected person, symptoms relapses occur especially on the beginning stage of the disease. Sudden increase of the affected person’s body temperature can worsen the condition 

 

Causes of Multiple Sclerosis

 

People with thyroid disease, type 1 diabetes, and inflammatory bowel disease are more likely to contract MS.

 

Even studies can’t determine the real causal agents of this disease, multiple factors during the development of the person leads to the occurrence of this disease. This includes: age, sex, genetic, infections, and ethnicity

 

Multiple sclerosis or MS is a kind of autoimmune disease. The body tissues are attacked by the immune system. This process attacks the fat like substance that coats and protects the nerve fibers called myelin.

 

Natural Treatment / Home remedies for Multiple Sclerosis

 

As of this moment, there are no known remedies for MS. But some diagnostics test is required to avoid further complications of the disease. This includes MRI, Blood test, and lumbar puncture or Spinal Tap.

 

Other Suggestions for Multiple Sclerosis

 

Avoid Stress
Get enough rest
Exercise regularly
Make yourself busy
Maintain a positive attitude

Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis is an infectious disease it is also refers to as kissing disease. Virus that causes mono can be transmitted through saliva; it means anyone can get it through kissing. Virus can spread to by means of cough or sneeze, or by sharing a glass or food utensil with someone who has the virus. Although contagious, mononucleosis isn’t as contagious as like some infections, such as common cold.

Symptoms of Mononucleosis

Symptoms may include:

• Fever
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Headache
• Skin rash
• Sore throat
• Night sweats
• Swollen tonsils
• Loss of appetite
• Soft, swollen spleen
• Swollen lymph nodes in neck and armpits

The virus incubates from four to eight weeks, shorter incubation period occurs in children. Fever and sore throat usually subsides within a couple of weeks, but fatigue, enlarged lymph nodes and a swollen spleen may stay for few more weeks.

Causes of Mononucleosis

The main cause of mononucleosis is Epstein-Barr virus; this has similar symptoms that are caused by cytomegalovirus.

This type of illness is not very serious. Most of the adults have been exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus and have built up antibodies overtime. This made them immune and the said illness will not recur.

Home Remedies for Mononucleosis

Bergamot, Eucalyptus, and Lavender essential oils:
Can be used as aromatherapy treatment, use extracts for a warm bath; this may help to relieve fatigue.

Saltwater:
Can be used as gargle

Garlic:
Eating garlic can help reducing chances of infections.

Rest is he best remedy for mononucleosis. If diagnosed with mononucleosis, the patient is advised to take a good rest and complete sleep with good diet to combat further complications.

Diet suggestions for Mononucleosis

Eat four to six small meals every day
Fruits and vegetables must be included in the diet
Adequate amount of water must be consumed everyday to flush body toxins
Avoid meat, saturated fats, caffeine and decaffeinated drinks.
Avoid any stressful activities

Other suggestion for Mononucleosis

Wash hands regularly with antibacterial soaps.
Avoid physical contacts with infected person
Always maintain proper and good hygiene
Don’t use other people toothbrush to avoid infections or spreading of virus