INTRODUCTION

Homeopathy is an alternative medicinal field like Ayurveda and has been practiced for more than 200 years. The homeopathic treatment is mainly based on three important factors: ‘principle of similitude’, ‘experimentation of substances in healthy individuals’ and ‘dynamized medicines’. Homeopathic treatments are based on the principal that ‘like cures like’, in a tiny dilution, to such an extent that they go beyond Avogadro’s number (1,2). Hence the effect of homeopathic drugs, could be analysed in healthy individuals and could be applied according to the principle of the similarity of symptoms. Ruta Graveolens is such a homeopathic medicinal plant and is available in the trade name Ruta Grav.

INGREDIENT DESCRIPTION

Ruta Graveolens is a strongly scented evergreen shrub which has many homeopathic medicinal uses. It belongs to the family Rutacea and is about 20-60cm tall. It is commonly seen in Mediterranean region, Macaronesia and Australia. The leaves are blue or green in colour and it is bipinnate, or tripinnate with a feathery appearance. The flowers are yellow in colour with 4-6 petals and 1 cm diameter. The fruits are 4-5 lobed capsules with numerous seeds.

CULINARY AND NUTRITIONAL VALUE

Ruta Graveolens is been widely used in Middle Eastern Cuisine in spite of its bitter taste. The leaves and oil are used in many beverages e.g.: Italian grape spirit. It has also been widely used as an insect repellent because of its strong pungent smell. The oil has been used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics such as soaps, creams & lotions.

MEDICINAL USES

Ruta Graveolens contain a number of active compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, coumarins and essential oil. Rutin a flavonoid present in it has the ability to decrease blood capillary permeability and fragility which is concerned with its eye action. Alkaloids and Coumarins present in it have antispasmodic action. Ruta Grav is an excellent remedy for pain and soreness in the bones, joints, tendons, and cartilage. International Academy of Classical Homeopathy, Greece explains detail about its clinical power to overcome degenerative problems in the knees. Ruta Grav is used as a 1st Aid treatment for sprains, injuries, strain, bruises bones, pulled ligaments. Sprains or fractures can also be well treated using Ruta Grav. It is also a good remedy for ankle sprains, soreness in the feet, ankles, achilles heel, and lower back pain.

The Book titled ‘Homeopathy for Musculoskeleton’ includes excellent sections on symptoms associated with Ruta Grav and other important remedies

Useful for:

Key Symptoms:

EYESTRAIN

Overuse
Injury
Eyes red, hot, burning
Dim vision
Pressure deep in eyeball or over eyebrow

HEADACHE

Following eyestrain
Pain as if from nail
Heaviness, as if weight in forehead

INJURIES TO BONES

Bruised, lame sensation all over
Periosteum (bone covering) bruised

DENTAL PROBLEMS

Deep aching
“Dry socket”

SPRAINS

Tendons & ligaments sore
Feet & ankles painful
Aching in heel tendon
Painful stiffness in wrists and hands

SCIATICA

Worse at night while lying down
Pain from back down hips and thighs

BACKACHE

Deep pains
Thighs feel broken
Relieved lying on back, by pressure
Weak, bruised feeling in low back

Better from:

Lying on back, Motion, Warmth

Worse from:

Cold, wet weather, Being at rest, Lying down,
Cold, Overexertion, Cold wind, Sitting

It is also a useful remedy after surgeries involving tendons, connective tissue, cartilage, joints, and coverings of the bones. It can easily promote recovery after surgery on knees, wrists, shoulders, elbows, ankles, hips, etc. It eases discomfort if deep stiffness is felt in joints and muscles after surgery. Recent research works showed that Ruta Graveolens has some immobilization effect on human sperm and it paves a new hope for male contraception. Pathak et al investigated that Ruta 6 induces severe telomere erosion in cancer cells but has no effect on normal lymphocytes. Banerji and Banerji reported that Ruta was effective for intracranial cysticercosis. True star Health Encyclopedia, North America (One of the most comprehensive information database available on health) describes Ruta Graveolens as a homeopathic remedy for increasing stamina during athletic performance.

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

Ruta Graveolens is available in the market as Homeopathic Tablets, Pellets, and Granules. Some common products are

(1)  Ruta Grav 30X 250 tablets

(2)  Ruta Grav 30C 2 oz bottle 1360 pellets

(3)  Ruta Grav 30C 75 pellets

(4)  Ruta Grav 200C 75 pellets

Thymeley solutions (Natural remedy online store owned by USA) explain about the usage of these products. About 3-6 pellets can be dissolved under tongue 3-4 times a day, as directed by a licensed practitioner. Children can use half of adult dose. It is completely natural supplement, with no artificial binders. Vegetarians and vegans are also safe to use this product, which is free of all animal by products.

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So what exactly is Rolfing? To many it conjures up as an extremely painful experience. Unfortunately, there is very little truth to this rumor. It can create intense sensation. Pain in massage therapy should always be a brief experience to alert the Rolfer to fascia that is stuck in an adhesive pattern. A well trained Rolfer/Structural Integrationist should be conscious and respectful of their clients needs.

Many will tell you they are willing to deal with pain, if the pain is gone once the therapy session is over. My practice is more gentle, I would rather apply the technique more than once to allow the body time to adapt to the pressure. All any of us are doing, when we do massage type therapy, is to have a conversation with the body’s own homeostatic response mechanism. I for one don’t believe we need to create more pain to relieve painful chronic conditions. Let’s take a closer look at Structural Integration or Rolfing as its called.

The imbalance, caused by force vectors that have entered our geodesic dome like structures that we call a human body, can create changes at the fascial and emotional levels of our being according to Dr. Rolf. These muscles, tendons, bones and ligaments all react to these forces that are inherent in gravity. Rolfers have been trained in the nuances of structural integrity and are able to create balance in bodies that have become imbalanced in gravity, through skillful application of touch.

All the structures of the body are linked together, including the internal organs, by an interconnected fascial web. This web is easily influenced by external force. These external forces eventually are responsible for imbalance in the web and cause painful responses. Rolfing is not like Swedish massage. Rolfing can effect those imbalances in a beneficial manner

Rolfing, although a form of massage therapy, doesn’t in any way shape or form resemble classic Swedish massage. The strokes are much slower, often times not even moving, while the Rolfing practitioner waits for the fascia to release and lengthen.
Fascia is an organ of form and through deliberate and focused application with passive and active movement of the client’s body during the application with an accurate tool (hand, fingers, elbow, ulna bone etc) painful conditions often disappear as the body takes on a more upright postural attitude. Through the Rolfing technique the elasticity and sliding capacity of the issue can be restored and the body realigned to become more fluid and pain free. Through educating our clients to use certain movement tools, the conscious effort on the client’s part can often create changes that last a lifetime!

The beauty of Rolfing is that it offers a tactile and chemical free approach to pain management and is appreciated by any performance athlete whose training allows them to be able to perceive even the slightest change in function and balance. I highly suggest Rolfing to become part of your wellness regime for not only prevention but performance enhancement. It is an outstanding regime that has been used successfully for nearly 50 years as a manual therapy for dealing with pain and performance.

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Nobody enjoys having a sore lower back. Yet and still many people suffer from it. That is a strange thing to say because most cases are completely manageable. Even so, it is very likely that you or someone you know could use some low back pain relief. The majority of cases come from core muscles (abs, hamstrings, low back, butt) being weak and inflexible. Therefore, if you keep these muscles strong and flexible you are removing the primary root of a sore lower back.

I want to give you some exercises you can perform to reduce or eliminate pain in your low back. Your best bet is to combine these with a total body workout plan. If you are carrying excess pounds, you need to take healthy steps to lose weight. Strain is put on the discs and lower back muscles from extra weight. Also be sure to have your lower back examined by a medical professional before attempting this routine.

1. Stability ball hyper-extension – Lie down on the stability ball with your stomach and upper thighs covering the top of the ball. Place your feet flat up against a wall with your toes touching the ground. Your fingers should be on your temples and your elbows pointed out to the side. Without moving your feet, lean forward at the waist as far as possible. Now pull your torso up as far as you can so that you feel your lower back tighten as you reach the end of each repetition. Do 5-20 repetitions of this exercise.

2. Stability ball reverse hyper-extension – Use the same stomach and thigh body position on stability ball as you did for hyper-extensions. Place your hands on the floor so they are shoulder width apart. Without moving them, lift your legs up in the air as high as you can. There should only be a very slight bend in your knees. Do 5-20 repetitions of this exercise.

3. Toe touch stretch – Keeping your knees straight and your feet together, slowly bend over. Let your arms hang loose and have your fingers point to your toes. Gravity should be doing most of the work here so you should be relaxed and not pushing the stretch. Wait 30 seconds and then stand back up.

4. Cat in the alley stretch – Get down on your hands and knees. Pull your shoulders forward and curve your back until you feel the muscles stretch. Stay in position for 30 seconds.

Low back pain relief will fade away if you get this in two times per week. Whether or not you eliminate your sore lower back is up to you. Putting up with it as a result of neglect is like getting your car stolen because you left the keys in the ignition. While I feel your pain, you could have avoided the whole mess. Don’t forget prevention is always the best choice.

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Psoriasis Arthritis is an illness that affects millions of individuals. There’s no cure yet for it. It’s recognized for the swelling of joints and scaly patches of skin. This kind of arthritis is related to the skin condition of psoriasis and it also affects millions of individuals around the globe. If you or somebody that you know is dealing with psoriatic arthritis it’s necessary to do the right research for this condition in order to totally comprehend its symptoms and treatment choices that are out there for the pain. With learning all that you can about psoriatic arthritis and all the drugs that deal with it you can get a much better understanding of how to deal with it. Your physician will be able to provide you with the right info so that you can read on it and use the various organizations which are located on the Internet and at the centers across the country.

You will find lots of people that are diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and experience swelling of the joints in the body. This will include the wrists, knees, back, elbows, and fingers. This condition will also cause gray areas of skin that are very dry around the knees, elbows and lower back. The individuals that are struggling from the situation will often have fingers that appear sausage like and pitted nails or cuts around the fingernails. The cause of the situation isn’t known but experts think that a combination of genetic predispositions and the environment play roles in the development of psoriatic arthritis. You can find these difficulties at any age and with any gender or race. The most typical age for psoriatic arthritis will begin between age 20 and 50.

This is a condition that’s tricky simply because the patients are dealing with the two fused diseases. One is of the skin and also the 1 of the joints. It is important to talk to your doctor or have another medical professional helping you with treatments. There are numerous drugs that may have a negative reaction to it. There are various options other than medication that you can use to treat this illness.

Some exercises will work well with those patients that have swelling in their joints. You can also have skin therapy to treat psoriatic parts of the illness. Heat and cold can be utilized to deal with psoriatic arthritis. Rest is very essential as well. Using splints and surgery are not generally used but the choices are available for more of the extreme conditions. Cosmetically this is a disease that could be treated with laser surgery light treatment. You will find other corrective cosmetic surgeries as well. You can talk to our doctor to discover out much more on this disease and your options for treatments.

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Centuries ago, before there were chemically manufactured products, apothecary owners would learn the properties of various herbs, plants, and other organic matter to help people soothe and treat common ailments like headaches, muscle pain, menstrual cramps, joint pain, and a myriad of other complaints. Today, the use of natural, plant-based remedies for similar complaints has seen a resurgence. People are gravitating towards products that are natural and revisiting the properties of those specific ingredients exclusive to nature. Topical balms containing natural ingredients are as effective at treating common aches and pains as they were hundreds of years ago.

Combining the principals of aromatherapy and herbal properties, balms and lotions that can be applied to the skin are soothing and healing; they can actually improve the appearance of skin as well. With ingredients like lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, sandalwood, pepper extracts, cardamom, and many others readily available, there are an array of body balms that do more than just moisturize and heal dry skin. Not to mention, the combination of aromatic ingredients with healing herbals means modern-day balms are not only pleasant to use, but pleasant to smell.

Common ailments that can be helped with the use of healing balms include headaches, sore muscles, tired painful joints, and even insomnia. Many natural ingredients have remarkable healing powers, like Cayenne pepper extract as a natural anti-inflammatory and camphor as a natural muscle tension reliever. Combine these properties with essential oils chosen for their aromatic properties – like calming lavender – and you have the perfect blend of soothing ingredients.

While various combinations of natural ingredients can be used to promote healing of many common ailments, body balms are unequivocally the best type of skin product for soothing dry, cracked, and itchy skin. Better absorbed than water-based lotions, body balms with natural moisturizers can be used on the most sensitive of skin and still heal even the toughest, driest body parts. Dry or cracked lips, hands, feet, knees and elbows can feel soft and supple again with the use of body balms.

For moisturizing purposes, look for balms containing olive oil and beeswax. Olive oil is a wonderful ingredient for treating dry skin, dry hair, and dry, cracked cuticles. Beeswax helps soothe, heal and protect the skin by sealing in the body’s natural moisture. All natural and organic products ensure you aren’t using any harsh chemicals or artificial ingredients that simply mask problems and further dry the skin.

Natural body balms can also be used for children. Many children suffer from chapped lips and cheeks, especially in the winter as exposure to cold, dry air is maximized. The problem is magnified by the tendencies of children to lick their lips and wipe their little noses with their hands which spreads more moisture about the face and hastens chapping. You can treat this problem with body balm. By using balm with natural ingredients, you don’t have to worry about your child ingesting small quantities by continued licking or chewing.

Lavender is another practical herb that has been used in pediatric aromatherapy for decades. Lavender is naturally calming and promotes relaxation and sleep. You’ve probably seen major national brands of baby shampoos, washes, and lotions that contain lavender for use at night. There is real science behind this concept, as well as the use of eucalyptus as a relief from sore, stuffy noses.

For grown ups, balms can serve as muscle and joint pain relief but rather than smelling of camphor alone, why not use a body balm infused with sandalwood, lemongrass, or other aromatic ingredient so as not to offend the olfactory senses? For the purpose of soothing sore muscles and joints, look for body balms that also contain pepper extracts, arnica or peppermint. Some balms are designed to provide penetrating heat, while others, especially those containing camphor or eucalyptus, are designed to soothe by cooling. Alternate both varieties for improved relief.

Whether looking for a product to soothe, heal and protect dry skin or a product that will simultaneously moisturizer and soothe aches and pains, body balms are a terrific product choice. There are many different varieties – some all natural, others all natural and certified organic – but body balms containing any of the aforementioned ingredients are an excellent addition to your bath and body collection as well as your home remedy cache.

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Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints. Gout usually affects the large joint of the big toe but can also affect other joints, including the knee, ankle, foot, hand, wrist and elbow. The shoulders, hips or spine can also be affected during the later stages of gout. The symptoms of gout usually appear suddenly, and can last anywhere from a few hours to several days.

Symptoms of a gout toe include intense pain, redness of the infected toe, and swelling of the infected area. A patient may think that he or she has broken his toe. The suspicion of a broken toe leads to him making a doctor’s appointment. The doctor will quickly determine the real cause of the pain. Gout treatments include avoiding purine rich foods. The doctor will most likely give a gout patient prescription painkillers.

Dietary changes can alleviate gout symptoms also. Drinking a lot of water helps the body remove uric acid from the bloodstream. Dairy products, black cherry juice, and blueberries can also remove urate crystals from the body and uric acid from the bloodstream. Excessive vitamin C consumption elevates the levels of uric acid in and can contribute to the development of a gout toe.

Gout is typically associated with eating meats that contain a high amount of iron, such as liver. Some vegetables also have high amounts of purine. Purine rich foods such as lentils, asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli and dried beans and beans contribute to the development of gout. Even normally healthy are not safe from purine content. Oatmeal, wheat bran, and wheat germ extract can cause problems for gout sufferers if they are consumed in excess.

What is Gout? Gout is the result of too much uric acid that builds up in the body over a period of time.
The uric acid forms very sharp crystals that cluster around the joints causing the pain, inflammation
and tenderness associated with gout. Since gout is caused by the formation of uric acid crystals
that the body does not get rid of you need to know about some factors that might cause gout.

Gout can be treated and there are things you can do at home to help with the pain of gout.
One of these is by increasing the amount of water you drink. Water will help to flush
the toxins out of your body. If you are having problems with gout one natural product that
has been shown to be very good is Goutezol, this all natural product helps to quickly relieve
the pain of gout because it helps to excrete the uric acid from the body. It also helps to reduce the inflamation
of gout. Because it has a unique blend of enzymes and plant extracts that have proven to be very effective
some research into this product might just save you another painful gout incident. As with any natural supplement talk to your doctor first.

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Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints. Gout usually affects the large joint of the big toe but can also affect other joints, including the knee, ankle, foot, hand, wrist and elbow. The shoulders, hips or spine can also be affected during the later stages of gout. The symptoms of gout usually appear suddenly, and can last anywhere from a few hours to several days.

Symptoms of a gout toe include intense pain, redness of the infected toe, and swelling of the infected area. A patient may think that he or she has broken his toe. The suspicion of a broken toe leads to him making a doctor’s appointment. The doctor will quickly determine the real cause of the pain. Gout treatments include avoiding purine rich foods. The doctor will most likely give a gout patient prescription painkillers.

Gout is typically associated with eating meats that contain a high amount of iron, such as liver. Some vegetables also have high amounts of purine. Purine rich foods such as lentils, asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli and dried beans and beans contribute to the development of gout. Even normally healthy are not safe from purine content. Oatmeal, wheat bran, and wheat germ extract can cause problems for gout sufferers if they are consumed in excess.

There isn’t an actual cure because the symptoms of gout are brought on by high blood levels of uric acid that crystallize and then form painful deposits in the joints. However, a healthy diet, combined with a healthy lifestyle and natural herbs that reduce the levels of uric acid in the blood, can make the symptoms of gout go away.

Purine rich foods are not the only factor that can contribute to a person developing gout. Obesity causes the body to produce more uric acid. Keep as close as possible to your ideal body weight to further reduce your risk.

Chinese physicians have used mulberries to treat gout for centuries. The bioflavonoids in mulberries help remove uric acid from the blood stream and reduce the production of Urate crystals. One excellent supplement to help lower the impact of purine rich foods is Goutezol. The ingredients in Goutezol boost a persons immune system as well. Not only does this mulberry derived supplement defend against gout by blocking the absorption of purine, it lowers your risk of catching other illnesses as well.

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