Sore Throat

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A sore throat is the inflamed feeling, pain, scratchiness or irritation in the tonsil area or back of the throat that oftein accompanied by a slight fever. Sore throats are common, especially in children and teenagers. This is because young people have not built up immunity (resistance) against many of the viruses and bacteria that can cause sore throats.

Symptoms

• Pain or a scratchy sensation in the throat
• Pain that worsens with swallowing or talking
• Difficulty swallowing
• Dry throat
• Sore, swollen glands in neck or jaw
• Swollen, red tonsils
• White patches or pus on tonsils
• Hoarse or muffled voice

Causes

• Toxicity
• Colds
• Low immunity
• Shouting and over-using the voice
• Chronic stress
• Glandular fever
• Streptococcal infection
• Viral infection
• Allergies

Action plans

• Get plenty of rest to ease voice
• Avoid food and drinks that might irritate the throat
• Avoid irritant such as chemicals, smoking and smoky environment
• Drink plenty of water to keep the throat moist
• Gargle salt water can help soothe sore throat and spit it out
• Eat cold, soft food and drink cool or warm water
• Take probiotic supplement to increase the body immunity

Rosacea

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Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness in face and often produces small, red, pus-filled bumps. Rosacea can occur in anyone but it is most commonly affects middle-aged women who have fair skin. If left untreated, rosacea will tends to worsen over time. Rosacea signs and symptoms may flare up for a period of weeks to months and then diminish before flaring up again. Rosacea can be mistaken for acne, an allergic reaction or other skin problems.

Symptoms

• Flushed, red face with sensitive, dry skin that may burn or sting
• Small bumps and pimples or acne-like breakouts
• Skin that gets coarser and thicker, with a bumpy texture
• Dry, red, irritated eyes
• Enlarged nose

Causes

• Parasites
• Alcohol
• Caffeine
• Spicy foods
• Poor digestion
• Hormonal imbalance
• Stress
• Poor liver and lymphatic function
• Hereditary predisposition
• Food intolerances
• Sunlight
• Hot bath
• Strenuous exercise

Action plans

• Eat cabbages, cauliflower, celery, kale, seaweeds to help removing the toxicity of liver.
• Increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables to prevent constipation.
• Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher
• Avoid irritating your facial skin by rubbing or touching it too much
• Wash problem areas with a gentle cleanser (Dove, Cetaphil)
• Avoid facial products that contain alcohol or other skin irritants
• Avoid dairy products, pastries, cakes, sugary biscuits, margaine, fried foods and foods containing the dangerous form of fat, trans-fatty acids.

Peptic Ulcer Disease

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A peptic ulcer is an open wound on the lining of the esophagus, stomach and the upper portion of small intestine (duodenal ulcer).There is usually much inflammation around the area.Stomach ulcer are caused when the lining that protects the stomach wall from stomach acid gets worn away or the membranes in stomach wall fail to secrete sufficient protective mucus. Duodenal ulcers occur when acid from the stomach gets into the small intestine. This may due to a fault in the valve that controls what passes from the stomach to the small intestine.

Symptoms

• Burning pain from navel to the breastbone
• Changes in appetite
• Nausea
• Bloody or dark stools
• Unexplained weight loss
• Vomiting
• Chest pain

Causes

• Excess of stomach acid or insufficient production of the protective lining of the digestive tract can lead to ulcer formation.
• The presence of Helicobacter pylori bacterium in stomach.
• Regular use of certain pain relievers
• Smoking
• Excessive alcohol use
• Skipping meals
• High meat diet
• Stress

Action plans

• Maintain a healthy diet full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains which will promote the healing of ulcers.
• Drink plenty of water which can quickly dilute the stomach acid that may cause pain and irritation. Drink water at 30 minutes before meals and an hour after.
• Switch pain reliever
• Control stress that may worsen the signs and symptoms of peptic ulcer.
• Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee, salt, chocolate, spices, sugar, fatty foods, fizzy drinks, processed foods, dairy products, and red meat.

Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis will causing the bones to become weak and brittle. It occurs when the inner mesh of the bone,

which resembles a sort of honeycomb, develops larger and larger holes, making the bone fragile and prone to fracture. The bone is living tissue that constantly being absorbed and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone doesn't keep up with the removal of old bone. This condition affects men and women of all races. But white and Asian women especially those who are past menopause  are at highest risk. 

Symptoms

• Back pain
• Loss of height over time
• A stooped posture
• A bone fracture that occurs easily than expected

Causes

• Lack of vitamin D, calcium,and magnesium
• Poor diet
• Salty food
• Too much coffee,fizzy drinks and alcohol
• Malabsorption
• Too much meat
• Smoking
• Sufferer of coeliac disease
• Medications
• Genetic disposition
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Crohn's disease
• Lack of exercise

Action plans

• Increase the intake of fruits and vegetables that rich in vitamin C which aid in mineralization of the bones. 
• Take plenty of green vegetables for magnesium that act as calcium mobilizer.
• Do take nuts and seeds which are also excellent source of calcium and other bone nutrients.
• Take phyto-oestrogen rich foods which helps to strengthen bones that includes soya,chick peas,lentils and linseeds.
• Avoid the drinking of fizzy drinks such as canned and bottled drinks which contains phosphoric acid that cause leaching of important bone-building minerals from bones.
• Lower the consumption of meat which digestion of it leaves acid residues in the body that need to be neutralized with the alkalizing minerals that taken from the bones.
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol that interfere with the absorption and utilization of nutrients, including calcium and magnesium in the body.
• The salt and sugar will also increase the excretion of minerals and decrease the absorption of calcium.

Nasopharyngeal Cancer

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Nasopharyngeal cancer is the cancer that starts in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose and near the base of skull. It is differs significantly from other cancers of the head and neck in its occurrence. Nasopharyngeal cancer is difficult to detect early. That's probably because the nasopharnyx isn't easy to examine and symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer mimic those of other more common conditions. Moreover, it is most common with male and people that staying in the regions of East Asia and Africa than elsewhere. 

Symptoms

• A lump in  neck that caused by swollen lymph node
• Blood in saliva
• Bloody discharge from nose
• Nasal congestion
• Hearing loss
• Frequent ear infections
• Headaches

Causes

• Poor diet that lack of nutrient and high consumption of salt-cured foods
• Viruses such as Epstein Barr virus (EBV)
• Inheritance
• Chemical exposure such as chlorophenol
• Ear, nose and throat disease
• Smoking
• Alcohol

Action plans

• Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables
• Avoid salt-cured fish and meats
• Do not smoke
• Do not drink a lot of alcohol

Migraine

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A migraine is severe headache that are often preceded or accompanied by flashing lights, blur vision, nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light.Some people also suffer from strange tastes and smells.The migraine can last from an hour to several days and can be severely debilitating. It is thought to be linked to a constriction of blood vessels in the brain.


Symptoms

• Constipation
• Depression
• Food craving
• Hyperactivity
• Irritability
• Neck stiffness
• Uncontrollable yawning

Causes

• Stress
• Liver imbalance
• Lack of sleep
• Food intolerances
• Poor posture or previous neck injury
• Blood sugar imbalances
• Constipation
• Female hormonal fluctuations
• Exhaustion
• Toxicity
• Teeth grinding
• Dental problems
• Medications
• Dehydration
• Bright or flashing lights
• Smoking

Action plans

• Drink plenty of water with at least 2-2.5 litres which migraine maybe caused by simple dehydration.
• Keep a food and symptom diary to identify any offending foods.
• Maintain a stable blood sugar levels. Eat small meals and snack regularly and avoid refined carbohydrates, caffeine and alcohol.
• Get an adequate amount of sleep each night but don't oversleep.
• Try muscle relaxation exercises which may help to ease the pain of migraine headache.
• Observe the body posture especially while working at a computer all day. Try to keep the spine long and the shoulders down as this allows for good circulation to the head.
• If get migraine, put the feet in a basin of hot water and place a cold towel on the head.

Lung Cancer

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In Malaysia, lung cancer is one of the main causes of cancer deaths. In fact, 95% of lung cancer patients die within 5 years of diagnosis.Lung cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs. These cells lose control of their orderly division and produce a growth called a tumour. If a tumour is benign, it is not cancerous and will not spread to other parts of the body. A malignant tumour, on the other hand, is cancerous and can invade neighboring tissues and organs or break away and spread through the bloodstream or lymph channels.

Symptoms

• A new cough that doesn't go away
• Changes in a chronic cough or "smoker's cough"
• Coughing up blood, even a small amount
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Wheezing
• Hoarseness
• Losing weight without trying
• Bone pain
• Headache

Causes

• Cigarette smoking 
• Pipe and cigar smokinng 
• Passive smoking 
• Family history of lung cancer 
• Scarring from previous lung disease 
• Air pollution 
• Exposure to radon gas 
• Frequent exposure to inhalent chemicals including asbestos, metal dust and fumes, paints, herbicides and insecticides

Action plans

• Eat plenty of fresh vegetable and fruit with minimum 5 portion a day which packed with phytonutrients that act as the cancer- fighting compound.
• Drink plenty of water with atleast 8 glasses a day to help keep the cells cleansed and hydrated.
• Avoid the meat intake which has been linked to an elevated risk of lung cancer.
• Avoid the intake of saturated fat and cholesterol rich food that appears directly related to the risk of lung cancer.
• Maintain a regular exercise such as yoga that combine with stretches movement and deep breathing meditation to enhance a better sleeping quality.
• Focus on the breathing pattern which concentrate on the moving of diaphragm while breathing and try breathing through pursed lips and pacing breaths with activity.