Prostatitis is an inflammation, or an infection, of the prostate glands. The prostate glands is an organ approximately the size and shape of a walnut. It is located just below the bladder and wraps around the urethra in males. Is responsible for producing semen, which is the fluid that helps to nourish and transport sperm.

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate glands that will cause a variety of symptoms. It has been classified by the National Institute of Health into four different categories. Category one describes a cute bacterial prostatitis, category two describes chronic bacterial prostatitis, category three includes conditions that were previously known as nonbacterial prostatitis and category for is an asymptomatic inflammation of the prostate.

Physicians seek to determine which category and individual is suffering in order to be able to appropriately recommends treatment protocols that will effectively treat the condition.  Read more...

* 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
* 13 drops geranium
* 13 drops bergamot
* 13 ylang ylang

Into a wide-mouthed clean glass jar add cornstarch. Add essential oils. Cap jar and gently shake to blend. Using a wooden spoon, break up any clumps that may form. Let sit for 2-3 days to allow essential oils to mingle and blend. Shake before using.

The bladder, an organ in the pelvic region, stores your urine. When your bladder is full with urine you will feel a pressure in this area causing you to want to urinate. A womens vaginal front wall gives the bladder support. This wall becomes loose as one get older and in a weakened condition. Childbirth can also cause this to happen due to the pressure and/or strain.

If this damage is severe enough, the bladder prolapses (drops) into the vagina. The result of this action is urinary incontinence, difficulties with urination, and/or an uncomfortable feeling. There are varying degrees of this cystocele, which are based on grades 1-4, with 4 being the most severe.

The causes of a cystocele or prolapsed bladder are childbirth, the most common, due to stress on the muscles, straining, either during physical exertion or with stool passage, or menopause, due to estrogen deficiency.  Read more...

A quick reminder on feeding and watering herbs-water only during drought conditions or when first transplanting. Don’t mulch unless it’s an herb that prefers moist conditions and the general rule is to not fertilize. Certainly if you do, use only organic fertilizer and go lightly.

COMFREY FOR YOU AND THE SOIL

Comfrey is good for your soil, whether it’s for herbs, flowers or vegetables. The deep roots will grow down up to 10 inches and loosen soil that is compacted. Consider this if you have a rough, dry area like a pasture that you are trying to convert to a garden area. There is a dwarf variety available too!

You may also harvest and use the comfrey to brew a tea that can be used to cleanse rashes and acne. Pour one cup of boiling water, and pour over 1/2 cup of leaves.

Brew for 15 minutes or so, then strain. Use a wash cloth to cleanse your face with the tea gently. It will store in the refrigerator for a few days. It shouldn’t be taken internally.  Read more...

Tuberculosis is the leading cause of death in the world from bacterial infection. It affects approximately 1.8 billion people every year, which is equal to one third of the entire world population. In the United States, tuberculosis is currently on the decline with a total of 13,293 cases reported in 2007. This is the lowest recorded rate since national reporting began in 1953. However, despite this improvement progress towards eliminating tuberculosis has slowed.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the bacterial agents which causes tuberculosis in humans. Humans are the only reservoir for this particular bacterium.

Mycobacterium R. Graham positive rods that are usually found in the water or soil. However, there are a few pathogens which can affect both animals and humans. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is one of these mycobacteria that can affect humans.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an aerobic bacteria, which means that it requires oxygen in order to live. For this reason classic cases of tuberculosis finds the bacteria complexes in well aerated lobes of the lungs.  Read more...