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Various Allergic Factors
1 Extrinsic Allergic Factor Besides some of the factors causing allergy / asthma in a patient are: (i) house dust (present in bedrooms, mattresses, pillows, rugs, curtains, woollen clothes, blankets, carpets, upholstered furniture, etc.), (ii) moulds (which grow in humid places, like where there is a leakage of water in walls, roofs, filters of desert-coolers or airconditioners and places of poor ventilation like cowsheds, barns, etc.), (iii) pollens (from flowers, trees, grasses, weeds, etc.
Krishan Bakhru
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Why is Tuberculosis Common in Spite of the Availability of Highly Potent Drugs, and Vaccination?
It is indeed" a very tricky and difficult question, and for an accurate answer, one has to study the matter / subject in detail. One truly wonders that tuberculosis is still a common. and fatal disease, in spite of the availability of a number of highly potent and specific antibiotics to fight it.
Krishan Bakhru
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Care of Feet and Other Instructions for Diabetics
A diabetic is required to be extremely vigilant about his feet. If the feet are neglected, gangrenous changes may develop, when there may not be any alternative other than the removal of the gangrenous part of the foot/limb. The following should be strictly followed:
Krishan Bakhru
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Chronic Renal Failure Guide - Prevent Dehydration
Since vomiting and/or diarrhoea, haemorrhage of the gastrointestinal tract, are some of the features of this disease, together with the use of diuretics in this condition, the patient frequently becomes dehydrated, and his condition may quickly become unstable. This condition is so sensitive, that if dehydration is not attended to immediately, serum creatinine rises in no time, and the patient may even become permanently unstable. Hence, quick oral or intravenous fluids should be given, and if...
Krishan Bakhru
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The Principles of Rotation Diets for Allergy
The principles of rotation diets are as follows: 1 Eat non-processed natural foods - preferably organically grown. Avoid spices, dressings, condiments, etc., as much as possible, but not entirely, as there must be some variety.
Krishan Bakhru
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How to Bring Back Normal Levels of High Blood Cholesterol?
Higher levels of blood cholesterol can be lowered if one reduces the intake of saturated fat such as ghee, butter, cream, egg-yolk, etc. Only 20% saturated fats are permissible in such cases. One should use polyunsaturated oils, and they must be used in the minimum quantity necessary for cooking purposes.
Krishan Bakhru
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Epilepsy Treatment Guide
It should be ensured that the neck of the patient is straight, and his tie and other clothes should be loosened. He should be turned to one side, and a spoon should be placed in between the back teeth so that the tongue is not bitten.
Krishan Bakhru
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What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is one of the common diseases that we see in everyday life. It is not uncommon to see a person getting an epileptic fit/ convulsions in a public place or to see parents/teachers rushing to the physician to report such cases in children.
Krishan Bakhru
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Masked Allergies and Addiction
Dr William Philpott, one of the world leaders in the understanding of allergy related illness associates allergy conditions with the addictive process. In Brain Allergies: The Psychonutrient Connection which he wrote with Dr Dwight K. Kalita, (published by Keats Publishing, Inc.), Dr Philpott says:
Krishan Bakhru
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Vaso - Vagal Syncope, Cardiac Syncope and Epilepsy
The exact mechanism of syncope is still under study. In this condition, there appears to be a transitory fall in blood pressure due to the failure of peripheral resistance. This momentary fall in blood pressure causes a decreased flow of blood to the brain, leading to syncope, during which time there is a transient/brief form of unconsciousness, and the patient may fall to the ground, if he remains standing, i.e., does not sit, or lie immediately.
Krishan Bakhru
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