4. Essential oil can
immediately penetrate
cell membranes and
diffuse throughout the
blood and tissues in a
matter of seconds. They
cross the brain-blood
barrier in seconds,
reaching the amygdale
and other limbic parts of
the brain. The amygdale
influences the
hypothalamus which is
our emotional (all our
emotion is stored and
controlled here) and
hormonal centre (it is
responsible for sending
out hormones that effect
everything, including our
energy, mood, or state of
anxiety). So, just by
Inhaling essential oils, we
can minimize our stress,
anxiety or any emotional
trauma immediately!
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11. As many as 4 in 10 Americans have sneezing, runny
nose, and watery eyes due to allergies. If you’re
one of them, allergy shots can help ease your
reaction to the plants, insects, or animals that
trigger your symptoms. But they require multiple
doctor visits over years.
That’s one reason only about 5% of Americans with
allergies get the shots, even though they can
provide long-lasting relief, says Linda Cox, MD, of
the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and
Immunology. The rest rely on avoiding whatever
triggers their allergies, which isn’t always easy. Or
they use antihistamines and steroid nose sprays to
temporarily ease symptoms.
But now allergic people have a new option: under-
the-tongue tablets they can take at home. The
prescription tablets, called Grastek, Ragwitek, and
Oralair, are the first allergy treatments of their kind
on the U.S. market, although they’ve been available
in Canada and Europe.
12. Experts are warning policy makers th
allergic disease might replace infecti
disease as a major cause of ill health
cities undergoing rapid demographic
changes in developing countries.
New research tracking the number o
cases of childhood eczema across th
globe has revealed big changes in th
prevalence of the condition over the
five to ten years and suggests that
environmental factors could be havin
significant impact…..
But a continuing rise in younger child
aged between six and seven and in t
number of cases reported in develop
countries is of growing concern.
13. Eczema
Side Effects:
(Zyrtec) Not serious: Sleepiness, dry mouth, nausea, headache, fatigue,
jitteriness and sore throat
(Claritin D) may cause blurred vision or impair thinking or reactions
especially if driving.
(Zyrtec) Serious : Allergic reactions include seizures, fainting, and low blood
pressure.
(Claritin D) Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects.
15. Migraine is common - it affects about one in four women and one in 12 m
in the UK.
There are several types - with and without aura and with or without
headache - and several treatment options, including common painkillers,
such as paracetamol.
Although there is no cure for migraine, it is often possible to prevent or
lessen the severity of attacks.
NICE recommends various medications, as well as acupuncture, and now
also TMS, under the supervision of a specialist doctor - although it has no
assessed whether it would be a cost effective therapy for the NHS.
TMS involves using a portable device that is placed on the scalp to deliver
brief magnetic pulse.
NICE says doctors and patients might wish to try TMS, but they should be
16. Headaches, cramps, bloating
Side Effects:
Less serious effects : bad hearing, sneezing, nasal problems and lack of concentration.
Serious side effects : Paleness, weakness, acidic stomach, etc.
17. Peppermint
• Supports liver and respiratory system
• Relieves headache
• Increase mental sharpness
• Good for digestion
25. Joint Pain
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Not serious : may cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines
especially for older adults. This effect can occur without warning at any time while
taking this drug.
Serious : Increase risk for a heart attack or stroke (for those with heart, smokers, those
with high blood pressure or diabetes.
Rare but serious side effects: black/tarry stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain,
vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath,
unusual sweating, confusion, weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech,
sudden vision changes.
26. Joint Pain
Not serious :
Burning sensation in skin, eyes and mouth
Serious :
Allergy to methyl salicylate causes skin blisters, swelling of the tongue, difficulty breathing
or swallowing, or hives.
Overdose on a methyl salicylate-based cream like BenGay especially when using Bangay
Extra Strength (contains 30% more methyl salicylate and is absorbed into the body. Can
become toxic when used with devices that speed absorption, such as heating pads or
patches. According to Scienceline, 17-year-old track star Arielle Newman died from a
methyl salicylate overdose. While she never used heating pads, she did use the cream while
running and the sweating and heat allowed her body to absorb a toxic level of the cream.
32. Research demonstrate
people who consistent
sleep less than six hou
every night are much m
likely to have a highert
normal body mass ind
(BMI) and those who s
eight hours have the lo
BMI. BMI is our scale i
judgment of obesity an
frailty, and as such this
research shows lack of
is now being perceived
potential risk factor fo
obesity, along with the
most commonly identi
risk factors (overindulg
and lack of exercise).
33. Hyperactivity
Side Effects:
Less serious effects : Agitation, nervousness, or anxiety, dizziness, drowsiness, dry
mouth, headache, joint pain, loss of appetite, muscle cramps, nausea, skin rash or
itching (mild), stomach pain, trouble sleeping, vomiting.
Serious side effects :abnormal thoughts or behaviour, chest pain, confusion,
hallucinations (hearing, seeing, or feeling things that are not actually there), increased
blood pressure, itchy rash, hives, muscle twitching or tics, palpitations (feeling your
heart beat quickly or irregularly), pinpoint-sized red spots on skin or unusual bruising,
signs of anemia (low red blood cells; e.g., dizziness, pale skin, unusual tiredness or
weakness, shortness of breath), signs of infection (symptoms may include fever or
chills, severe diarrhoea, shortness of breath, prolonged dizziness, headache, stiff neck,
weight loss, or listlessness), sudden high fever, symptoms of depression (e.g, losing
interest in your usual activities, feeling sad, having thoughts of suicide), symptoms of
liver damage (e.g., yellow skin or eyes, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, pale stools,
dark urine), symptoms of Tourette's syndrome (involuntary, sudden body movements
or uncontrolled vocal outbursts), uncontrolled movements (twitching, jerking), vision
changes.
35. Forty healthy volunteers participated in the experiments….The yilang
yilang oils caused a significant decrease of blood pressure and a
significant increase of skin temperature. At the behavioural level,
subjects in the yilang yilang oil group rated themselves more calm and
more relaxed than subjects in the control group. These findings are
likely to represent a relaxing effect of the yilang yilang oil and provide
some evidence for the usage of the yilang yilang oil in aromatherapy
such as causing a relief of depression and stress in humans.
36. Depression is the most prevalent emotional
disorder in older adults, impacting the lives of
more than 20 percent of people over the age
of 65. It far too often becomes an
undiagnosed and constant factor for some
people in their later years. This is an
unfortunate occurrence; statistics show the
majority of people improve and return to
their normal lives if treatment is received.
41. “Just went for a MRI this
morning and realised that
I can only use up to $600
of my Medisave for it. And
I can only do this every 12
months. If I need another
MRI within this period, I
will have to pay the full
cost by cash. So it’s true.
You literally cannot afford
to be sick in Singapore.
And because of my pre-
condition, no insurer will
approve my application
for Enhanced Medishield.
Even if they do, there will
be exclusions – which
becomes useless anyway.”
