Adie’s pupil Natural and alternative Remedies

Adie’s pupil is a neurological condition of unknown

origin with an unusual, asymmetric presentation known

as anisocoria, an inequality in the size of the pupils of

the eyes. It is believed to be a result of damage to the

nerve innervating a muscle of the eye known as the ciliary

body. Alternately, the problem may be located at the

ciliary ganglion, a kind of nerve junction structure from

which the nerve to the ciliary body runs. Accommodation,

or the adjustment of the eye for distance, is affected,

as well as pupillary dilation and contraction, the ability

of the eye’s iris to open or close in response to ambient

light. Adie’s pupil primarily affects women from 20

to 40 years of age. It is considered to be a benign condition

with no known cure. When Deep Tendon Reflexes

(DTRs) of the legs—knee and ankle jerks—are also affected,

accompanied by symptoms including localized,

discreet areas of the skin that do not sweat, postural hypotension

(low blood pressure related to sudden standing

or rising), and unsteady heart rhythms, the condition is

referred to as Adie’s syndrome.

Ademetionine Natural and alternative Remedies

Ademetionine, also known as SAMe, is a specific

form of the amino acid methionine known as S-adenosyl-

methionine. The body manufactures it, and it is found

in most tissues of the body. Ademetionine is essential for

the formation of glutathione, a water-soluble peptide that

helps the body fight free radicals. SAMe also helps the

liver to process fats (protecting against a fatty liver) and is

believed to play a role in protecting the body from heart

disease. SAMe is a methyl donor, which means that it

provides other molecules with methyl groups that are

critical to their metabolism. In general, ademetionine

raises the level of functioning of other amino acids in the

body. Severe deficiencies of SAMe can cause problems

with other important body functions, such as secretion of

important hormones like melatonin, which plays a key

role in regulating sleep and circadian rhythms.

Acupuncture Natural and alternative Remedies

Acupuncture is one of the main forms of treatment in

traditional Chinese medicine. It involves the use of sharp,

thin needles that are inserted in the body at very specific

points. This process is believed to adjust and alter the

body’s energy flow into healthier patterns, and is used to

treat a wide variety of illnesses and health conditions.

Origins

Acupressure Natural and alternative Remedies

Acupressure is a form of touch therapy that utilizes

the principles of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. In

acupressure, the same points on the body are used as in

acupuncture, but are stimulated with finger pressure instead

of with the insertion of needles. Acupressure is

used to relieve a variety of symptoms and pain.

Origins

Aconite Natural and alternative Remedies

Aconite is the common name for any of 100 or more

related species in the Aconitum genus. Two of the

species, Aconitum napellus and Aconitum carmichaeli

are used medicinally. The more popular remedy, Aconitum

napellus, is a plant that grows in mountainous regions

of Central Asia, Russia, Europe, and Great Britain.

This perennial plant from the Ranunculaceae family

grows to a height of 3 ft (1 m) and has dark green, glossy

leaves and dark blue flowers.

Acne Natural and alternative Remedies

Acne is a common inflammatory skin disease characterized

by pimples on the face, chest, and back. It occurs

when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil,

dead skin cells, and/or bacteria.

Description

Acne vulgaris, the medical term for common acne,

is the most common skin disease. It affects nearly 17

million people in the United States. While acne can arise

at any age, it usually begins at puberty and worsens during

adolescence. Nearly 85% of people develop acne

some time between the ages of 12 and 25 years old. Up

to 20% of women develop mild acne. It is also found in

some newborns.

Acidophilus Natural and alternative Remedies

Lactobacillus acidophilus, commonly referred to

simply as acidophilus, is a friendly inhabitant of the gastrointestinal

(GI) tract. It, as well as some related strains

of bacteria, is known as a probiotic. Probiotic organisms

secrete enzymes that support healthy digestion. They

keep the flora of the intestines and vagina balanced, and

compete with some pathogenic organisms. When the probiotic

population of the body is severely decreased, as

can occur with treatment by many antibiotics, yeasts and

harmful bacteria may take over and cause illness. Normal

and healthy amounts of acidophilus can also be decreased

by chronic diarrhea, stress, infections, and poor diet.

The species of Lactobacilli that inhabit the GI tract

cause an increase of acidity. The bacteria do this by producing

lactic acid from milk sugar (lactose). The increased

acidity may promote the absorption of calcium,

as well as of some other minerals. Lowered pH also discourages the growth of many pathogenic species of bacteria

and yeasts. 

Abscess Natural and alternative Remedies

An abscess is a place of accumulation of the creamy

white, yellow, or greenish fluid, known as pus, surrounded

by reddened tissue. It is the result of the body’s inflammatory

response to a foreign body or a bacterial,

viral, parasitic, or fungal infection. An abscess usually

dries out and resolves when it is drained of pus. The

most common parts of the body affected by abscesses

are the face, armpits, arms and legs, rectum, sebaceous

glands (oil glands), and the breast during lactation.