What is anal fissure? Fig. 1. Anal fissure is a split in the anal wall that may or may not be painful. What causes anal fissure? There are many possible causes, such as constipation, hard bowel motions, diarrhea, inflammation, reduced blood flow to the anal region, poor bowel habits and…
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a relatively common condition that causes ulcers and inflammation on the wall of the large bowel and rectum. Classic symptoms include abdominal pain, bleeding, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and anemia. The condition mainly affects males and females in the 15 to 30 age group, and there…
About multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a slowly progressive disease that has a negative effect on the brain and spinal cord. It is called a “demyelinating” disease because of the patchy destruction of myelin – the coating around the nerve that accelerates electrical impulses passing along it. Nerve cells…
What is leukemia? Leukemia literally means “white blood”. It is a type of cancer that develops from the stem (immature) cells of the bone marrow which leads to excessive production of abnormal “leukemic” white blood cells. They then “crowd out” normal white cells and red cells, slowing their development and…
What is Achilles tendonitis? It is a common, painful disorder caused by inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which attaches the muscles from the back of the lower leg to the heel as shown here: Tendonitis is common among runners, ballet dancers and many other athletes. However, it can also cause…
When a young child suffers from earache (otitis media), the pain can be severe, resisting standard treatments such as aspirin and paracetamol. But, there is a better, quicker and easier way to relieve the pain. For example, a 6 year old boy brought in to my office by his mother…
A novel topical application influences closure of plantar ulcers in leprosy patients: Case studies in India. Reynolds, C. L., Reynolds, S. J., Vardharajan, J. L.Sci. Healing Outcomes. 2014. Vol. 6. No. 22. 11-17 (Complete article) Abstract Objective: To determine the effect of a topical wheatgrass application on closure of chronic leprosy-related…
Efficacy of a wheatgrass topical application in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. An internet pilot study. (2001) Dr. C. L. Reynolds. M.B.,B.S. Australia Keywords: plantar fasciitis, wheatgrass, inflammation Abstract A wheatgrass-based topical application shows promise in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Introduction Plantar fasciitis(PF) is a common, painful heel condition…
Treatment of chronic ulcers with chlorophyll: Review of a series of fifty cases. Cady, J., Winfield, S. 1948. Am. J. Surg. 75:562-569 Gratifying results followed the application of an ointment containing water-soluble derivatives of chlorophyll (Chloresium) in a hydrophilic base in 50 indolent ulcers. Subjective relief of symptoms was expressed…
Effect of wheat grass juice in supportive care of terminally ill cancer patients—A tertiary cancer centre experience from India. Dey S., Sarkar R., Ghosh P, et al. 2006 J. Clin. Onc. 24:18;2006:8634 Background: Researchers have previously shown that when animals with abnormally low levels of red blood cells and low…