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Wednesday 4 May 2016

Tonsillectomies, and the role your tonsils have in your immune system.

Tonsillectomies, and the role your tonsils have in your immune system.

Are your child’s tonsils inflamed, again? Many parents might find this a nuisance and have them promptly removed. So much so that it was seen as a rite of passage in the past, as some still do. Today it is seen by many medical professionals to be a procedure only done under the most pressing of circumstances, only doing tonsillectomy on severe cases and considering other issues like dysphagia and sleep apnoea, and recommending medical management and watchful waiting in less severe cases.
During the period from 1915 to 1960, this was the most frequently performed surgical procedure in the USA and in many other parts of the world, despite the ambiguity of the effectiveness of this procedure. This practice started tapering off during the end of the 1950’s, with 1,4 million tonsillectomies done in the USA in 1959 and declining to around 500 000 at present. This decline was driven by the discovery of the pivotal role that tonsils played in the immunity of a child. Just to emphasize this fact, the incidence of infectious diseases in children that had undergone this procedure in this time showed a corresponding and marked increase, so much so that the American Journal of Public Health ran an editorial summarizing the link between tonsillectomy and polio http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1620872/pdf/amjphnation00361-0092.pdf).

It was only during this time of advancement of medical research that it was realized what an important role tonsils have in the immune system of a child (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palatine_tonsil). Tonsillar B cells were found to produce all the five major Immunoglobulin (Ig, aka antibody) classes. Furthermore, they produce specific antibodies against diphtheria toxoid (whooping cough), poliovirus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus (common cause of skin infections such as abscesses, respiratory infections such as sinusitis, and food poisoning, and the lipopolysaccharide of E. coli). These antibodies then help to prime the immune system in the rest of the body.

Further unexpected links to our health were found as research progressed.
In 2011 it was found that tonsillectomies were a risk factor in childhood obesity (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21634056).
A 2011 study found that people who had had tonsillectomies before age 20 had a much higher rate of heart attacks (about 50% higher) than matched controls over the next twenty years (http://eurheartj.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2011/05/27/eurheartj.ehr137)
Tonsillectomy increases the susceptibility to subsequent development of Hodgkin's disease by 2.7 fold in younger patients (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6105477).

Out of experience, managing and preventing tonsillitis is relatively easy. To help prevent tonsil infections, start off by following basic health and hygiene precautions.
·         Avoid close contact with others that are sick
·         Instil a culture of proper hand washing in children.
·         Children should not share toothbrushes or eating utensils.
·         Wash and disinfect surfaces and toys.
·         Do not smoke around your child.
Home treatment of tonsillitis can be as follows:
Gargling with lukewarm salt water solution including two drops of Axhilirit if the child is old enough, normally eight and older.
DO NOT GIVE ASPERIN IF YOUNGER THAN 20 DUE TO THE LINKS WITH REYE SYNDROME!
Drink warm or cool nutritional liquids like soup, tea, juice or rehydration drinks.
If you would like to treat the condition without the normally prescribed antibiotics, the following have been found to be effective in treating chronic tonsillitis:
·         Tonsillit Tablets
·         Echinacea
·         Pineapple extract with bromelain
·         Hydrastis Canadensis
·         Liquorice root
·         Wild indigo
·         Sage
·         A few tablespoons of fenugreek seeds simmered for roughly 30 minutes in one litre of water and then cooled in the fridge. Use it to gargle 3 times a day.
·         Lime is one of the most popular natural remedies for tonsillitis. Mix fresh lime juice in warm water with honey and salt and sip on this combination for pain relief from swollen tonsils.
·         Boil milk and add a pinch of turmeric powder and black pepper powder. Drink this concoction before sleeping for a minimum of three nights in a row for an effective inflamed tonsils remedy. It also helps with the pain.
Please note that if this condition should persist despite home treatment, consult with your medical professional.
Before having your child’s tonsils removed, make sure that the benefits outweigh the risks, despite the possible irritation factor to a child or parent, because once they have been removed, there is no turning back.

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Wednesday 27 April 2016

Rejuvinit Gold Anti Aging Combo 24-30 April 2016

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Monday 11 April 2016

Topical Pain Reliever for all types of pain

axhilirit© pain therapy
topical ANTI-inflammatory pain relief
With ARNICA and WINTERGREEN
Our Axhilirit Pain Therapy GEL is Quick absorbing, leaving no fatty residue. Ideal for all day application. 
Axhilirit Pain Therapy BALM is a fatty ointment for massage purposes as well as maintaining a long release period of ingredients. Ideal for evening application.

More information on www.healing-oil.co.za


Sunday 13 March 2016

Haemorrhoids / Hemorrhoids Anal Fissures, tears and cuts

What can I use for Haemorrhoids

Axhilirit© HO Ointment
Axhilirit© HO Ointment has been found to be supportive in the relief of haemorrhoids, anal fissures, tears and cuts.
Apply liberally to the area as needed.

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Tuesday 8 March 2016

Rejuvinit Beauty Range at Bothasig Market - 12 March 2016

Rejuvinit Exclusive Beauty Range at Bothasig Market - 12 March 2016

We'll be at the Bothasig Holistic Fayre, Bothasig Community Hall, Link Road (Behind Super Plants), Cape Town, South Africa, 12 March 2016 from 10am to 4pm.
See you there!

The Healing Oil Team
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Thursday 28 January 2016

Chapped Skin on Lips and Heels

What can I use for Chapped Skin on Lips, Heels

Axhilirit© HO Ointment
Axhilirit© HO Ointment has been formulated to preserve moisture while gently assisting in the restoration of chapped skin.
Apply a small amount of Axhilirit© HO Ointment two to three times a day to Lips and twice a day to other chapped skin areas.
The best treatment for chapped heels is to apply Axhilirit© HO Ointment after a bath. Cover with socks through the night. This can be done for maintenance as well.

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Wednesday 27 January 2016

Axhilirit E - Products that Work for all kinds of topical Eczema

Axhilirit E - Products that Work for all kinds of topical Eczema!


Clients in 35 Countries because it works!

Axhilirit© E (Eczema) traditional natural moisturizers with Baobab and Jojoba nourishes all kinds of dry, itchy, flaky, scaly and even weeping or broken Eczema-prone skin.

Suitable to use on the eyelids, in the hair, on the scalp, in the ears and other difficult areas.  
 
Axhilirit© E (Eczema) Oil is versatile, can be used with other creams and oils, as a bath oil and works exceptionally well as a spot treatment.

Axhilirit© E (Eczema) Cream is a rich moisturizing cream best suited for extremely dry skin and on the face, hands and feet where it leaves a non-greasy protective layer.

Axhilirit© Ointment has been found to be supportive of eczema-prone skin-types and to alleviate psoriasis symptoms where a fatty base is needed but no itching is involved.

Axhilirit© E Moisturizing Balm (Limited Edition) is a Fatty version of the Cream, ensuring a longer release period for areas that are extremely dry. Psoriasis clients have found considerable benefit from the Balm to alleviate symptoms. Please note this product is currently a Limited Edition, so contact us to ensure it is in stock before ordering.
For more information visit www.healing-oil.co.za

Note: The above is based on the personal opinion of the writer. The information has been compiled from 20 years of personal experience, feedback from skin care professionals, and other clients. 
Contact a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist. 
Healing Oil Products may assist in the treatment of blemished skin conditions and nails. Due to its natural workings it should not be considered a quick fix or a miracle cure.
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