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The Complete Home Guide todiHseerabsse, Nsatural Healing, and Nutrition  
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as stroke (see above), while in the chest it is known as pulmonary  
thrombosis (asthma can be an additional factor here). Deep vein  
thrombosis often comes with no symptoms and can surprise all  
concerned; diagnosis can be diff cult.  
The aim is to clear the vessels, reduce the stickiness of blood platelets  
that are clumping together, and strengthen the vascular walls through the  
use of calcium and rutin (the latter a component of buckwheat leaves).  
Refer to dietary and herbal advice for heart disease and the circulatory  
system, because it is crucial that you ensure that you have good  
circulation. Seek professional advice as well.  
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Exercise and generally engage in sensible activities. For the bedrid-  
den, this can be a serious problem, so massage will be vital.  
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If you smokeStop.  
If the inf ammation or phlebitis itself is visible, use an external poul-  
tice made with equal parts of tincture of oak bark, horse chestnut, and  
comfrey leaf, plus a few drops of lavender essential oil in a little St.  
John’s wort f ower oil. It should be used ice-cold, so make the mixture  
strong, and then put it in the freezer. Apply twice daily for ten min-  
utes. Depending on the cause of the phlebitis, other essential oils  
could be chosen.  
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Take regular hydrotherapy and use a slant board.  
tinnitus and ménière’s disease  
Tinnitus is a fairly common condition that involves ringing or buzzing in  
the ears. It may be accompanied by dizziness, nausea, and balance  
problems. It may develop from an infection, an obstruction, an accident,  
or excessively noisy environments.  
Symptoms of Ménière’s syndrome include variable loss of hearing, loss  
of balance, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. It is an inner-ear problem  
affecting one or both ears. Many believe it is rooted in the nervous  
system, while others believe it is a metabolic imbalance related to  
hypoglycemia. Others suggest that poor circulation and inadequate blood  
f ow to the brain are to blame. Both conditions are initially treated in  
exactly the same way. According to the speed of recovery, treatment is  
either short-term or longer-term, up to nine months.  
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Maintain or develop a good diet with no dairy or wheat products; eat  
wholesome, nerve-feeding foods in small but frequent meals. Avoid  
tea and coffee.  
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Superfood will be invaluable for keeping good blood sugar levels and  
supplying plenty of B vitamins.  


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