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Behcet’s Disease is a condition called Diagnosis of exclusion. Any medical condition is called so when the presence of the medical problem cannot be directly found out by examination or tests. Then presence of other possibilities, associated with the apparent symptoms are tested one by one. When a possibility is not found to be the cause, it gets eliminated from the list of possible causes. Ultimately, this process of elimination takes us to the real cause of the problem. This article tries to gain further insight.

What is Behcet’s Disease: This disease is rare in United States. Women mostly get affected by this disease. Though this disease cuts across any age group, based on observation, it is found that adults in the age group of 20-30 are prone to this disease. The exact cause of this disease is not known yet. It is said that it is a chronic, auto-immune disease. Any disease is called chronic, when it makes repeated comebacks after a particular period of time in the patient’s life.

The immune system is the mechanism responsible for protecting our body from toxic substances and harmful bacteria. Whenever such toxic substances or harmful bacteria enters our body, the immune system eliminates the poisonous substances and kill the bacteria. But for some unknown reasons, the immune system in our body at times cannot differentiate between useful and harmful cells. And it starts killing the healthy cells in our body. When such an unfortunate state exists in our body, the patient is said to be affected by an auto-immune disease.

Symptoms of Behcet’s Disease:

Behcet’s disease mostly causes inflammation of the blood vessels in different parts of the body. Inflammation means swelling, redness, heat, or pain. Whenever there are little means, the process of identification of a disease becomes tough. As cause of the disease remain unknown, doctors in such a situation, relies heavily on the symptoms of the disease.

Common symptoms of this disease are:

• Mouth sores
• Genital sores
• Inflammation inside of the eye
• Skin problems

Moles are the spots on the skin. Everyone has moles which can range from 10 – 50 moles on their bodies. The fact is that everyone is born with moles which match in color of your skin. Sometimes, these moles get enlarged and darken in color which make them noticeable. If a single mole is there then it is known as nervus and a cluster of them are reffered as nevi.

The formation of moles takes place when cells called as melanocytes grow in cluster instead of spreading throughout the skin. These cells make melanin pigment which gives skin the natural colour. Melanin gets darken under the ultravoilet rays and creates tanning. In severe cases they can be responsible for skin cancers too. Meloma is the type of cancer which is formed due to this condition.

Difference Between Normal And Abnormal Mole:
Abnormal moles also known as Dysplastic nervi are the moles which look different from the normal nevi. The comparision of the normal nervi and dysplastic nervi are mentioned in the following points:

• Normal moles are pink, light brown to even black whereas abnormal moles are tan to dark brown on pink background
• The shape of a normal mole is round or oval whereas abnormal mole is irregular with illdefined borders.
• Normal moles are not very large hence rarely visible but abnormal moles are 5 to 15 mm in diameter which is very large than the normal mole.
• Normal moles are raised bumps on the skin or they can even be flat but abnormal moles can be both flat and raised surfaces.
• Abnormal moles can be found anywhere on the body but mostly on the back, chest, and scalp whereas normal moles are mostly found on the sun protected areas.

Treatment Of Abnormal Moles:

The treatment of abnormal moles are possible only through surgery. This surgery can either laser surgery, electrosurgery. Then there is a Herbal Bio T method in which the paste of Bio T is applied to the mole and covered with band- aid. Within few days the mole automatically disappears.

The far east is known for several traditional medical practices. Most of them are obscure to the westerners until date. One such traditional Chinese medicinal practice is Moxibustion. This technique is prevalent in other asia pacific countries like Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Tibet, Mongolia. In this technique, the medicinal herbs are grind ed in to soft feathery stuff. Then this stuff is burnt along a needle and inserted in to specific locations of a patients body.

How Moxibustion works: The knowledge of Acupuncture is used to select the special points in our body. These special points are known for causing therapeutic effects when influenced by pressure or stimulation. These points are believed to have access to distinct organs of the body. They can also influence the functions of these organs positively. The useful chemical components present in the herbs are made to these points. As a result, blood and a quantity traditionally called as “qi” start flowing in the affected organs of the body. The Chinese believe that a universal or cosmic energy flows through our body continuously. Any disturbance in the flow of this cosmic energy leads to various ailments in the body.

Precautions to used before trying Moxibustion: Research shows that this technique can increase the blood flow. It can effectively cure cold and menstrual cramps. However, this technique is not meant for all. A great deal of smoke and pungent odor when fluff of the herb is burnt. People with respiratory complains may feel suffocation in the presence of smoke. In United States, it is not compulsory to obtain a license to practice this medicinal technique. But it is recommended to consult only a licensed practitioner when we decide to try this medicinal practice.

The disease of Heredity Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) is the collective term for a group of neurological disorders which are inherited. There are nearly 20 different forms of HSP presently. It is a rare disease which can infect the person at any age right from the infancy age up to late in his adult hood.

Symptoms Of Heredity Spastic Paraplegia:
Some of the causes for HSP includes:

• Progressive weakness will be noticed
• Stiffness in the muscles of the legs
• Toning of the muscles will become lose
• Frequency and urgency in urination
• Balance difficulty
• Face difficulty in walking
• Muscles spasms
• In severe cases, there will be mental retardation, hearing impairment, lose control over the voluntary movements.

Causes Of Heredity Spastic Paraplegia:

The causes for this condition are usually genetic there are various mutations which takes place at the genetic level in any human being and result in this condition to appear. For example if the mutation takes place in proteolipid protein then it will result in progressive leukodystrophy, dysmyelination and axonal degeneration.

Similarly, mutation in the neuronal cells especially in those cells which are responsible for growth, guidance, migration of the neuronal cells . This will result in reduced corticospinal tracts.

Treatment Of Heredity Spastic Paraplegia:

No specific treatment has yet being discovered for this condition. Physiotherapist are only help for the people suffering from this condition. They can design some exercise program to regain the lost sensation and movement in the affected part. The range of movement and strength in the muscles can only be regained by regular physical sessions. Some devices like canes and walkers can help in walking movement.

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. It can effect both the male as well as the female. 75% of females and 50% of males get infected from this disease. This infection firstly infects urethra and remains quietly for 1-3 weeks. It is only after this duration that it shows its symptoms and most of the times it has become very crucial till this time.

Men have the symptoms like discharge from the penis, sensation of burning while urinating. Burning and itching will also be noticed around the opening of the penis, swelling in groin can also be there.

Symptoms Of Chlamydia in Men:
Some major symptoms of chlamydia in men are:

• Discharge from penis
• Inflammation will be there from the bladder up to the tip of the penis.
• The tube which leads from the testicles up to the penis tips will also be inflamed
• Mild irritation at the end of the penis which can go off after 2-3 days. But this does not mean that your infection is cured. You are still infection and now your infection has advanced and it can be transmitted to your partner too.
• Inflammation and swelling of the testis can also be noticed.
• Unusual conditions in which eyes get infected and a condition called Reiters Syndrome will be caused.
• This condition can cause fertility problems in male.
• Symptoms of impair fertility will be noticed in most of the men.
• Epididymitis is a condition which can appear in most of the infected males.
• If this condition is left untreated then it can result in respiratory problems and in adverse situation to infertility.

Millions of people across the world spend their hard earned money on dieting. Several types of diet plans are available in the market and on the internet. This article tries to understand what the age old medicinal practice of Ayurveda has to say on Dieting.

What is Ayurveda Diet: Ayurveda places importance on healthy living and treats eating food as essential part of it. The functions of the body are divided based on the body types or doshas. Depending on the doshas, the experts of this branch of medicine recommand food items. The belief is that when the right kind of food items are consumed by a person of a particular body type, the body responds positively.

Types Of Food: The food we eat affects our mindset too.According to Ayurveda, there are three types of food as part of the Ayurveda diet. They are:

Satvic food items: Eating these food items makes the person spiritually inclined and enriches his holistic life.

Rajasic food items: Consuming these food items makes the person selfish and materialistic by nature.

Tamasic food items: Such food items bring in devilish streak in the eater.

Points to remember while following Ayurveda Diet:

• Meals should not be skipped.
• Timely eating of the meals is essential.
• Drinking water in between the meals is not allowed. Less consumption of fluids should also be avoided.
• Excess eating is to be resisted.
• The nutritional quality and benefits of the food are to be considered before consumption.
• Awareness is required about the climatic conditions were the food is grown.
• The effect of consuming a food item in a particular season is also an important factor that is took in to account.

Zygomycetes is the class under the phylum Zygomycota. Zygomycota is the most primitive terrestrial fungi. The species in this phylum has some special characteristics. Such as these reproduce asexually and have coenocytic mycelium and asexual spores for this purpose. Other detailed characteristics are discussed below.

Characteristics Of Zygomycetes:
The characters of the class Zygomycetes are very much similar to the characters of the division or phylum Zygomycota. These are:

• These are found mostly on the bread mold Rhizopus stolonifera, is the example of this class of Zygomycetes.
• Coenocytic mycelium
• Asexual reproduction takes place using spores which are present in the sporangia which are borne on the stalks called sporangiosphores.
• Cell wall is made up of chitin
• These are generally terrestrial fungi so the flagellated gametes and spores are absent normally.
• Sexual reproduction takes place when the matting of undifferentiated isogametangia or anisogametangia form a zygote.

Reproduction In Zygomycetes:

A common example of Zygomycetes is black bread mold (Rhizopus stolonifera). This fungi spreads on the surface of the bread and other substances with the help of a hyphae. These hyphae moves inside the bread and absorbs nutrition from it. These normally reproduce with the asexual form of reproduction in which sporangia are formed from the hyphae and stand upright on it. These sporangias have spores in them. Reproduction takes place when the haploid hyphae of different mating types comes in close proximity with each other.

Once matting takes place they result in the formation of gametangia. This gametangia enables the fusion of the cytoplasm which results in diploid zygosporangia. This zygosporangia develops a thick wall around itself and protects itself from the adverse environmental conditions. When these get suitable conditions they give rise to the new sporangium.

Penicillium is the mold of green color found on the bread which develops in the humid environment. It can develop on the shoes, furniture or any damp surface. Microscopic examination shows that spores of Penicillium are spherical. The structure gives an impression of the bush which has the strings of beads which comes out of the bush ends.

Symptoms Of Penicillium Mold:
The symptoms of Penicillium molds can have any combination of the following given symptoms:

• Distress while respiration which can be coughing, sneezing etc.
• Difficulty in swallowing, vomiting, choking can be noticed
• Burning will be noticed in the throat and lungs.
• Signs of Asthma – wheezing, coughing, burning of the lungs, shortness of the breath
• Irritable bowel syndrome will be noticed along with nausea, sharp pain in the abdomen, lesions in the stomach.
• Pain in the kidney, bladder, liver or spleen.
• Urine will be dark and painful
• Coated tongue, dirt like taste on the tongue will be felt
• Lymph nodes will get swollen up
• Problems in the vision will be noticed
• Nails will turn yellow in color, ridges or white spots will be noticed under the nails
• Adrenal problems will be there due to thyroid irregularities
• Anxiety, depression, state of confusion
• High blood pressures, cholesterol level rises
• Hair loss, brittle nails
• Irregular heartbeat or even a heart attack
• Stiffness in the joints and muscles along with the severe pain in them.
• Rashes, hives, bloody lesions all over the skin
• Nose bleeding
• Excessive sweating especially during the night
• Sudden changes in the weight
• Chances for the cancer to develop
• Chronic fatigue
• Ringing Of the ears
• Death in extreme cases

Flax seed oil is obtained from the flax plant which is an annual herb. It seed is brown in color and on crushing yields the oil which is known to be very beneficial. but at the same time it has few side effects too.

The flax seed oil is obtained from the seeds of linseed. These seeds of linseed carry the richest sources of omega 3 fatty acids, ligan and fiber.

They are known to be the best remedy for treating inflammation, cardiac problems etc. They are very good medicinal cure but they also have side effects.

Side Effects Of Flax seed Oil:

Flax seed oil is known for its medicinal value but if doses increases then it can result in side effects too. For instance:

• Increased amount of flax seed oil can result in gas and indigestion of the food.
• Bloating can also be there if the dose of flax seed increases.
• Some allergic reactions will be noticed on the skin like hive formation, itching, rash swelling etc. can be there on the skin.
• Difficulty in breathing and swallowing can also be noticed.
• The oil of flax seed has alpha linolenic acid which can result in prostrate cancer.
• Flax seed oil should not be given to the infants and children without consulting Pediatrician.
• Never apply this oil on your eyes, open sores or wounds.
• Excess of this oil can upset your stomach and can even cause diarrhea.
• Never use this oil after heating or cooking it. This is because at high temperatures the alpha linolenic acid found in it turns into benzene’s which can result in cancer formations.

Bovine growth hormone is a growth hormone which is secreted in the pituitary glands of the cow. It is told as a naturally produced hormone in the cow’s body. The bovine growth hormone or BGH doses are given to the cow in case of low milk production.

BGH is given to the cows in the form of injection. Daily injections of BGH can show a remarkable change in the milk production of the cow.

Studies have warned human beings from taking the cow’s milk which are given bovine growth hormone. It may have some side-effects on the people who drink it. There might not be proper functioning of the immune system in these people. Experts suggest to avoid drinking these cow’s milk.

The blood gets stimulated and the cow’s body produces other hormone like insulin.

The BGH treated cow’s milk is found with debris of antibiotics. It is risky for the humans. It may increase the chances of getting cancer. The Authorities promise that the the milk containing antibiotics residues will not reach the customer. The farmer will be made responsible for detection of such cases.

Bovine Growth Hormone Pros

The FDA has approved bovine growth hormone. It is assumed that Us will be able to produce enough milk for the entire country.
It increases milk production in cows and it is helpful for the growth of unhealthy cows.

The cows which get a BGH injection might get stressed. They lose weight and risk their health. The cows might get affected with uterine disorders, cystic ovaries etc.