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Home Remedies for Tuberculosis.....
Posted Date: 27 Apr 2008 Resource Type: Articles/Knowledge Sharing Category: Caution & Alerts
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Posted By: Raghav Member Level: Gold
Rating:  Points: 6
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Tuberculosis treatment using Milk Diet
The chief therapeutic agent needed for the treatment of tuberculosis is calcium. Milk is the richest food source for the supply of organic calcium to the body and should be taken liberally. In fact an exclusive milk diet is considered highly valuable in tuberculosis. However, a preparatory fast for three days, consisting of raw juices, preferably, orange juice, is essential before the milk diet is begun. The procedure is to take half a glass of orange juice diluted with an equal quantity of water every two hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For the full milk diet, the patient should have a glass of milk every two hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first day, followed by a glass and a half every hour on the second day. Thereafter, the quantity can be gradually increased until the patient takes a glass every half an hour. Usually, six litres of milk should be taken every day. In the case of women, five litres should be sufficient. Raw milk, that is, milk, which has not been pasteurised, produces the best results, provided it is clean and pure. Milk should be kept cool and away from dust, flies, odours, and sunlight. It should be gently stirred before use to ensure an even distribution of cream. It should be sipped very slowly so as to be thoroughly mixed with saliva which dilutes it and, to a great extent, promotes its digestion. Nearly eight to six weeks of a full milk diet is necessary for the success of the treatment. A considerable amount of rest is necessary with a milk diet and the patient should lie down for about two hours twice a day.
Tuberculosis treatment using Custard Apple
Custard apple is regarded as one of the most valuable remedies for tuberculosis. It is said to contain the qualities of rejuvenating drugs. Ayurvedic practitioners prepare a fermented liquor called sitaphalasava from this fruit, when in season, for use as a medicine in the treatment of this disease. The pulp of two custard apples and twenty-five seedless raisins should be boiled in water on a slow fire. When about one-third of the water is left, it should be filtered, and then mixed with two teaspoons of powdered sugar candy, and a quarter teaspoon each of the powder of cardamom, cinnamon, and certain other condiments.
Tuberculosis treatment using Indian Gooseberry
The Indian gooseberry is another valuable remedy for tuberculosis. A tablespoon each of fresh amla juice and honey, mixed together, should be taken every morning in treating this disease. Its regular use will promote vigour and vitality in the body within a few days
Tuberculosis treatment using Pineapple
Pineapple juice is beneficial in the treatment of tuberculosis. It has been found to be effective in dissolving mucus and aiding recovery. This juice was used regularly in the past in treating this disease when it was more common than it is at present. One glass of pineapple juice is recommended daily
Tuberculosis treatment using Banana
Bananas are considered useful in tuberculosis. The juice of the plantain or the ordinary cooking bananas works miracles in tile cure of tuberculosis. It claims to have cured patients in an advanced stage of this disease with frequent cough, abundant expectoration and high fever in two months, by this treatment
Tuberculosis treatment using Orange
Oranges are useful in the treatment of tuberculosis. A glass of orange juice should be mixed with a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of honey and taken daily by the patient. Due to its saline action in the lungs, it eases expectoration and protects the body from secondary infections.
Tuberculosis treatment using Drumstick
A soup prepared from drumstick leaves has been found valuable in this disease. This soup is prepared by adding a handful of leaves to 200 ml of water which has been heated to a boiling point. The water should then be allowed to boil for five minutes more. After that it should be removed from the fire and allowed to cool. A little salt, pepper, and lime juice may be added to this soup. This drink should be taken first thing every morning.
Tuberculosis treatment using Bottle Gourd
The use of bottle gourd is considered an effective remedy for tuberculosis. Bottle gourd is one of the best vegetables for tuberculosis patients. Regular use of cooked bottle gourd helps in developing immunity against tubercular germs
Tuberculosis treatment using Mint
The fresh juice of mint has also been found useful in this disease. A teaspoon of this juice, mixed with two teaspoons of pure malt vinegar and an equal quantity of honey, should be stirred in 120 ml of carrot juice. This should be given as a medicinal tonic thrice daily in the treatment of tuberculosis. It liquefies the sputum, nourishes the lungs, increases body resistance against infection, and prevents the harmful effects of anti-tubercular drugs
Diet for Tuberculosis
Avoid devitalising foods and strong tea, coffee etc
The patient should avoid all devitalising foods such as white bread, white sugar, and refined cereals; puddings and pies; and tinned, canned, and preserved foods. He should also avoid strong tea, coffee, condiments, pickles, and sauces
Take complete rest and avoid stress
The patient should completely rest his mind and body. Any type of stress will delay healing
Exposure to fresh air and sunshine
Fresh air is always important in curing the disease, and the patient should spend most of the time in the open air and sleep in a well-ventilated room. Sunshine is also essential as tubercle bacilli are killed rapidly by exposure to the sun's rays
Avoid strain and have mental diversion
Other beneficial steps towards curing the disease are avoidance of strain, slow massage, deep breathing, and a light occupation to ensure mental diversion
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| Author: Vidya 23 May 2008 | Member Level: Diamond Points : 2 | gud
| | Author: Raghav 24 May 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 2 | Thank you Vidyaa for your comments and response.
| | Author: Saranya 25 May 2008 | Member Level: Diamond Points : 2 | Very informative Raghav.
Thank you.
Regards,
Saranya...
| | Author: Raghav 25 May 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 2 | Thank you Saranya for your comments
Raghav
| | Author: Ebrahim 26 May 2008 | Member Level: Silver Points : 2 | Very useful information
| | Author: Raghav 26 May 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 2 | Hi Ebrahim,
Hope it was informative and useful to you or some of your friends
| | Author: bharath 27 May 2008 | Member Level: Diamond Points : 2 | it is informative one
| | Author: Raghav 28 May 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 2 | Thank you bharath
| | Author: Chithra 31 May 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 0 | information is good
| | Author: sachin 04 Jun 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 0 | thanks
| | Author: Raghav 04 Jun 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 0 | Thank you chitra and sachin for your comments.
| | Author: Karpagam 05 Jun 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 1 | Hi Raghav,
Thanks for providing such a useful and informative one.
| | Author: Madlees 03 Jul 2008 | Member Level: Silver Points : 2 | Dear Raghav,
Thank you very much for coming out with such an intersting article.
Tuberculosis is a curable disease but also a preventable one.
If you can take care of your health by taking notice of diet and nutrition, you can prevent many diseases of the recent years.
Most of these diseases come due to crash diets, fastings, malnutrition etc.
I do hope, those who go through this article will recognise where they went wrong and correct themselves.
| | Author: Raghav 04 Jul 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 1 | Hi Karpagam and Madlees,
Thank you to both of you. I hope the article was very useful to you. Thanks for making your comments on the article. let us hope we will try to put more articles on health care which is the most important to all of us.
raghav
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