Arthritis neck is a severe musculoskeletal malfunctioning. This disease is sometimes referred to as degenerative neck disease and cervical spondylosis or neck arthritis. Due to the deposition of extra calcium the neck tends to become stiff and painful. This disease is also known as cervical osteoarthritis and s a very painful ailment. If left untreated the entire spine could get affected.  People above the age of 70 are more susceptible to this disease. This because after this age the cartilages tend to harden up and in chronic cases the affected area becomes numb. The symptoms are very obvious and include “neck pain, loss of sensation or abnormal sensations of the shoulders, arms, or (rarely) legs, weakness of the arms or (rarely) legs, neck stiffness that progressively worsens loss of balance, headaches, particularly in the back of the head and loss of control of the bladder or bowels”. However, there is known herbal treatment for this disease.

All you need to do is boil 150 Gms of minutely sliced camphorweed in 300 ml of water and drink the cooled filtrate twice daily. This should be done regularly for a month and the anti-inflammatory propensities of camphorweed (Pluchea quitoc shoots) would aid in resolving the symptoms of Arthritis neck in a months span.

Cold Sore is often mistaken for canker sore; however the disease is entirely different. It is not a long lasting disease. The symptoms are “Small, painful, fluid-filled blisters on a raised, red area of your skin, typically around the mouth, pain or tingling often precedes the blisters by one to two days”. The duration of the disease is seldom more than a fortnight. Nonetheless, it should be remembered that the lips are the most affected in this disease; however, if these sores appear on the fingers and nostrils they can cause immense pain. The pathogen responsible for this disease is the herpes simplex virus. It may be remembered that these sores have a yellowish exterior; nevertheless, the sores heal without the vestige of a scar. A person suffering from this disease should remember that this malady is contagious. Cold sore is also known as fever blisters and labialis. However, there is a very potent herbal treatment for this ailment.

Myrrh is very good in treating cold sores; all you need to do is to mix 12 Gms of myrrh in a cup full of water and drink it twice daily for one week. It has been proven that within a week the symptoms of labialis are resolved in a weeks span. Likewise ice cube packs can also be used to heal the sores. The infected person can cold compress as often as possible with the aid of a handkerchief and the symptoms would be resolved in a week.

Degenerative Joint Disease is the most widely diagnosed amongst all bone diseases. People above the age of 55 are prone to it and if affects more than 75% of the people worldwide. This happens due the melting or thinning of the cartilages which coat the joints of the bone to reduce friction. Once the coating is tampered; the bones tend to rub against each other and that particular bone structure wears down soon. This being the case movement is restricted to a few painful steps. At times due to the loosing of the coating; the bone may start to grow further, which would inturn increase the already existing problem. The herbal treatment for this disease involves Aloe barberae again.

You need to boil 7-9 aloe barberae leaves in 250ml of water for 35 mins. Imbibe this liquid after filtering and cooling. The dosage would be 40ml twice daily for 40 days. The symptoms associated with the ailment would disappear in a 45 days. The natural anti-inflammatory ingredients of aloe barberae would reduce the swelling very soon and the pain would be gone too. This herbal treatment is cheap and very affective; moreover the herb grows wild. Nature still has a lot of secrets hidden in her bounty.

Heart Attack is known medically as Myocardial Infarction and about one and a half million people die of it in the US alone. The heart could be damaged from birth or it could be inherited; however, whatever the issue this disease is fatal and life threatening. It s imperative to know the symptoms of a heart attack to avoid any untoward incidence; the symptoms of an approaching heart attack are “Chest discomfort – pressure, compress, pain, briefness of breath, uneasiness in the upper body – arms, shoulder, neck, back, queasiness, vomiting, giddiness, light headedness and being  anxious”.

Garlic is a proven herbal treatment for a heart attack as it dissolves the blood clots and helps the heart to function normally. An ailing person should make it a habit to eat raw garlic everyday and they should eat atleast 6 cloves to resolve the symptoms of any heart disease. The drinking of green tea is also an effective herbal treatment for a heart attack. Green tea should be drunk thrice daily and the risk of a heart attack would fade away in a week. These herbal treatments are age old and need no authentic proof; as the people who have benefited from it would swear an oath for it.

Of all the diseases in the world today chikungunya is the most dreaded. It is called by different names in different parts of the world. The anglicized name of chikungunya is chicken Guinea. Though, this disease has nothing to do with a chicken. The roots of this disease are in Tanzania; it means ‘that which bends up’ in the Makonde dialect. The joints turn up in upward position in this ailment. It is a very painful disease and the body temperature shoots up to 102 degrees. If not detected and treated timely; this disease can be life threatening. This is the reason that it spreads like an epidemic.

Allopathy has no treatment for this disease. The only known cure is to be found in traditional Indian herbal treatment. A concoction of several herbs such as Amrutharista, Sudarshan Churnam, Mahasudarshana Churna, Gutika and Amruthotharam Kashayam; is very effective in treating the symptoms of chikungunya. It is also suggested to imbibe plenty of water as the body metabolism is disturbed due to frequent vomiting. The above mentioned herbs would help to alleviate the pain. Further, bedrest is also recommended. As it is walking and working would be a very painful effort in this ailment.

If there is a swelling in the planter fascia; then the disease is called plantar fasciitis. In this ailment the feet experiences excruciating pain. This disease is more prevalent in pregnant women, overweight and diabetic persons. Planter fascia is that bone which extends from the heel; right to the fore foot. So, one can imagine the effort involved in walking. All age groups suffer from this ailment; though, it is the middle age group which is more affected by it. Since, movement is restricted; one tends to become obese. This obesity worsens the situation. People suffering from this disease experience shooting pain in the foot; especially in the mornings.

Whoever, is suffering from plantar fasciitis; must make certain their diet consists of nutritious food. As, an herbal remedy; therefore green leafy vegetables must be included in the staple diet. Another herbal treatment for plantar fasciitis is to eat plenty of Apples. Since, apple is rich in iron and other vital nutrients; it very good for a patient of plantar fasciitis. Mangoes have the ability to give you a good bowel movement; so by eating plenty of ripe mangoes you would ensure that no excessive fat is stored in the body. This is good because obesity could worsen things.

When there is an inflammation in the kidneys it is termed as Nephritis. This is a serious ailment and it can either be chronic or it can be acute. It mostly attacks children and youngsters. However, if it is not treated timely; the results could be fatal and death becomes inevitable. The symptoms are quite obvious in the form of pain in the lower back, yellowish urine and continual or frequent fever. The other obvious symptom is puffiness of the face. In some cases the joints of the legs may also swell. This because the kidney is not functioning properly as a filter of the body; resulting in impure blood. As a result of all this a person could get inflicted by uraemia.

There are certain proven herbal treatments for Nephritis. The foremost being the use of carrot juice; as, soon as the inflicted person gets up in the morning. He/she should be given carrot juice on an empty stomach. As, a further herbal treatment for Nephritis; the eating of banana is very good; as it is rich in carbohydrates and low in salt, sugar and protein. The consumption of 7 to 8 bananas would be very helpful to a person suffering from Nephritis.

The bursae count in a human body is 150. It is a minuscule sac filled with liquid. This sac is located near each joint; thereby plummeting the rasping between the bones and tendons. This enables the joints to function with natural lubricants. However, if there is swelling in the bursa it is termed as Bursitis medically. The pain caused can be excruciating and it attacks on most occasions the knee, the hips and other vital joints. Nonetheless, there are certain symptoms; such as slight pain in the affected joints. In such an event it better to take precautions. If it happens to be otherwise; then you might start ailing from bursitis.

However, there are some herbal treatments which give relief from the pain caused by bursitis. Turmeric is very effective for knee joint pain. The intake of turmeric (1500 gms) each day; for a duration of 5 weeks would help in subsiding the pain and the concerning joint would flex easily. Cold compress also hastens to reduce the pain. As for diet; you should make it a point to include Vitamin B 12 and calcium in your staple diet. Another herbal treatment for bursitis is to eat green leaf vegetables as much as possible.

Edema or oedema is an inflammation of that part of the body from where fluids cannot be secreted. It but natural that in such an event the body starts to swell. This ailment usually occurs below the knee joint. This being the case walking becomes an effort; as the flow of blood is disrupted and things deteriorate fast. Walking becomes imperative at times; even if it for short distances. However, it retards the healing process. The pain experienced can be excruciating. Medically speaking; Edema is not a disease. It merely indicates that something is wrong with that part of the body. However, there are some herbal treatments for Edema.

A good message with Mustard oil; gives ample relief from Edema. Nonetheless, is imperative that oil is warmed with garlic before messaging. One should avoid eating carbohydrates. Another effective measure one could take is to eat less salt; as it tends to make the body retain water. Another effective home remedy for Edema is to imbibe apple cider vinegar. One should eat protein rich food. In case you are suffering from Edema; you should not eat fruits, as they contain a lot of water. Medicines would not show their efficacy, if you intake high sodium diet.

A green bruise is very delicate and is usually red in hue. However, as the bruise; starts drying up the colour changes to a deep purple or blue. Nonetheless, as it starts to heal; it again changes its hue and appears to be yellowish green. Usually, there is no cause of worry if the bruise is not a deep one. If it is deep; then it would become a wound instead. In such an event it would become susceptible to infection. If infection occurs; then you would have to take a tetanus injection. Nevertheless, a minor bruise can turn to a festering wound if not treated properly.

The good news; however, is that there are herbal and home remedies to heal a bruise. The skin is as it is a very tender part of the body and so it is vulnerable to bruises; this is especially so with elderly people. This is so because the skin becomes suppler with age.

The application of Comfrey tea is a renowned treatment for bruises; the application of this would lessen the pain and prevent the formation of a scar. Cauterization; is another effective way to deal with a bruise; if it is not an open one. You can do this at home with the help of an ice pack.