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Posted: 01/01/12 In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people, there was this doctor that visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu. Many of the farmers and their families had contracted it and many died. The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different the wife replied that she had placed one unpeeled onion in a dish in the each of the rooms of the home (probably only two rooms back then). The doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he did find the flu virus in the onion. It obviously absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family healthy. I heard another one of these stories from my hairdresser. She said that several years ago, many of her employees were coming down with the flu, and so were many of her customers. The next year she placed several bowls with onions around in her shop. To her surprise, none of her staff got sick. It must work. Now there is a P. S. to this for I sent it to a friend in Oregon who regularly contributes material to me on health issues. She replied with this most interesting experience about onions. "I came across an article that said to cut both ends off an onion, put it into an unsealed empty jar, and place the jar next to the sick patient at night. It said the onion would be black in the morning from the germs...sure enough it happened. So being ill myself with the flu, I did just like that...the onion was a mess and I began to feel better." Another thing she read in the article was that onions and garlic placed around the room saved many from the black plague years ago. They have powerful antibacterial, antiseptic properties. This is the other note. Lots of times when we have stomach problems we don't know what to blame. Maybe it's the onions that are to blame. Onions absorb bacteria and that is the reason they are so good at preventing us from getting colds and flu and is the very reason WE SHOULDN'T EAT AN ONION THAT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A TIME AFTER IT HAS BEEN CUT OPEN. LEFT OVER ONIONS ARE POISONOUS! It's not even safe if you put it in a zip-lock bag and put it in your refrigerator. Please remember it is dangerous to cut an onion and try to use it to cook the next day, it becomes highly poisonous for even a single night and creates toxic bacteria which may cause adverse stomach infections because of excess bile secretions and even food poisoning. Also, dogs should never eat onions. Their stomachs cannot metabolize onions.
Posted: 08/27/11 While researching a past article on the skin condition psoriasis, I found that it also contributes to fingernail and toenail disorders. Of the approximately 7 million Americans that have psoriasis, 10-55% are also affected by psoriatic nail disease. Out of the diagnosed cases of psoriasis with arthritis, 53-86% of those people have psoriatic nail disease. Only 5% of people with nail psoriasis do not have psoriasis of the skin. Psoriasis is a genetic skin disorder; however, why it affects the nails in some cases is unknown, but is commonly thought that genetics, immune system, and environment are all factors. If psoriasis is affecting your nails you may have some of the following symptoms:
Treatments start at home with proper nail care. Trimming any loose nail to where it meets the skin is recommended. However, be gentle as to not cause further injury or risk of infection. The nail can also be chemically or surgically removed if the doctor feels that will be the best way to re-grow healthier looking nails. Your doctor may also prescribe topical creams or suggest a steroid injection. Phototherapy treatments are commonly used as well the use of systemic therapies (internal drugs). Prevention is the key to this socially debilitating disorder. However, if you do suffer from this issue, you can contact the National Psoriasis Foundation for support. Questions, Comments, Concerns? mary.townbiz101@hotmail.com www.tangerenz.com (805) 648-5564 ITCHY SITUATION
Posted: 08/27/11 Approximately 2-3% of the American population suffers from a chronic skin condition called psoriasis. It is a genetic condition caused by skin cells that produce themselves up to 10 times faster than normal skin cells. Its symptoms include plaques of red skin covered by white scaly patches and most likely affect the knees, elbows, scalp, torso, hands and feet. It can also be related to disorders of the fingernails and toenails, as well as it can be associated with arthritis. There is no cure, only treatments available for this skin disorder. As one of the small percentage of people who suffer from psoriasis, I know how difficult and awkward this disorder can be. From the near constant itching and tell tale red patches on my elbows and knees, I have tried nearly everything possible. Also, being that its symptoms are triggered by factors ranging from infections, allergens, emotional trauma, and stress keeping psoriasis in check is a never-ending battle. The constant itchiness from psoriasis often causes stress to both the non-stressful (easy going) and stress-based personality, thereby, increasing the psoriasis symptoms resulting in a vicious circle. It's kind of like, "what came first the chicken or the egg?" Regardless of what anyone else might say, psoriasis is a physical disease not mental. There are several treatment approaches for psoriasis, starting from topical treatments to internal medicine. Topical treatments can vary from over the counter creams to steroid based creams/ointments prescribed by a doctor or dermatologist. There are also phototherapy treatments. As psoriasis symptoms relax with sun exposure, focused treatments of UVB and UVA rays will often reduce the severity of flare-ups. Systemic treatments can help for psoriasis that is more severe and non-responsive to topical treatments. These treatments, however, have other side effects that need to be monitored by a doctor. There are also the newest treatments available through biologic drugs. They have fewer side effects than systemic treatments, and prove promising to treat psoriatic arthritis as well. I have tried every over the counter topical cream I could find. I've tried straight petroleum, acne creams (the salicylic acid helps remove the dead skin flakes), emu oil, and various plant oils. They all help with a symptom of sorts, but none really remove the issue. I have also tried several different steroid based creams from a dermatologist. They worked great and I was symptom free for quite a while, but I found if you miss one day, the flare-ups are worse than the condition was to start. Also, you can buildup a tolerance to the cream (which is why I had to try several). I have not tried any of the internal treatments. My psoriasis is considered mild and the internal treatments are for moderate to severe symptoms. I guess I should be considered lucky that my psoriasis is mild. It only affects my elbows and knees with the occasional hot spot flaring up somewhere else. I have met those less fortunate with its red scaly patches all over their hands, arms, faces, and scalps. So, I'll rub in my latest cream and hope for the best. All in all, psoriasis is a frustrating issue that is slowly making its way closer to a better treatment solution. For more support, contact the National Psoriasis Foundation. Questions, Comments, Concerns? mary.townbiz101@hotmail.com www.tangerenz.com (805) 648-5564
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