Treating Boils NaturallyWritten by Patricia Valle
A boil is a pus-filled nodule that is a result of a staph bacteria which can result in an infection. It's actually an abcess that develops in hair follicles and usually occurs on neck, buttocks, face, ears or underarms, but can be located anywhere on body. A boil can be painful, swollen, red and tender. The boil lies just under skin as a bump, and later develops into a pustule. The boil can be contagious when pus draws to suface and can contaminate nearby skin causing more boils. When infection spreads in a cluster, it is called a carbuncle. Recurrent boils and abcesses may indicate immune system is depressed. Poor nutriton, diabetes and illness may be contributing factors for a person who is prone to getting boils.It's important to look at diet and see what's missing. A good balanced diet should include vegetables, grains, fiber and fruit. It is also wise to include yogurt, kefir, or acidophilus (friendly intestinal flora). Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of pure water daily. You may want to consider going on a short cleanse to rid your body of toxins and to re-balance body's Ph. Several herbs have been indicated to help cleanse blood as well. These are red clover, burdock root, celery, milk thistle and dandelion. Echinacea and goldenseal help cleanse lymph glands. To relieve pain and swelling, apply a hot moist cloth over boil to help soften. Never squeeze boil as it can cause infection to spread to bloodstream. Allow boil to come to a head, then you can lance it with a sterilized needle. Sometimes a boil will drain on its own. When it's draining, cover with gauze and change dressing several times a day to avoid spreading to other areas. Keep infected area clean at all times.
| | Review of Bally Total FitnessWritten by Renee Kennedy
Overview: Bally is truly a total solution to getting healthy. They offer gyms with name brand fitness equipment, personal trainers, and exercise classes. They also help you understand nutrition and plan a healthy diet. They have tons of information available online including free fitness and diet planning tools.Goals of Members: Any type of fitness goal will fit with Bally. Whether you aim to lose weight, tone up, or build muscle, Bally can help you. Cost: There is an up front fee and a monthly fee. The up front fee may be around $100. The monthly fee is between $40 to $50. However, they are always running specials - you will need to check with your local center to discover what those specials are. Time Needed: A minimum of three times per week around an 30 min. - 1 hour per session. You will develop a personalized schedule based on your goals. Gender and Age Group: Age 13 and up, men and women. Motivation: They offer a contest called The Bally® Rapid Results Challenge® that offers an exercise plan and a dieting plan including meal replacement products. They also offer a free fitness log. (Even if you aren't a member you can sign up online for this tool!)
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