Amoebiasis, Amoebic Dysentery

Known as Traveller's Diarrhoea, Amoebiasis or Amoebic dysentery may be referred to as a painful intestinal infection that results in nausea and diarrhea. Contaminated water or food and poor hygiene are responsible for this disease that affects because of parasites and bacteria. This disease is generally accompanied by abdominal pain, pus, and blood & mucous. It may continue for about at weeks.
 
Types – This disorder may be classified into two major types:
(a) Single-celled microscopic parasites that exist in the large bowl often lead to Amoebic Dysentery or Intestinal Amoebiasis.
(b) Invasive bacteria are responsible for Bacillary Dysentery.
 
Symptoms – Patients suffering from this disorder are usually seen with the following signs:

• Stomach pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Watery diarrhea associated with blood or pus
• Chills
• Increased temperature
• Loss of appetite and weight
• Bleeding from the rectum
• Flatulence
• Cramps and bloating
• Heavy stomach
• Fatigue and headache
• Dehydration
• Sunken eyes
• Dry Mouth
• Poor skin tone
• Excessive thirst
• Restlessness
• Irritability
• Cough
• Jaundice

Armpit Sweating and Odor

Intermittent mild body odor is usual but the severe body smell is a matter of great concern for the sufferers. Others just ignore such persons whose bodies spread excessive and unpleasant smell. Such foul odor and armpit sweating emanated from the human physique not only keeps other people at distance but is harmful for our health too. The problem occurs due to the sweat glands that are overactive. It is there because of mixture of the sweat with bacteria that usually grows in warm and moist environments. Poor hygiene, gastrointestinal problems, nutrient deficiencies, liver diseases, genetic metabolic disorders or diabetes are also responsible for Armpit Sweating and Odor. Persons suffering from these disorders are seen with pungent smell, loss of weight, cold hands, excessive sweating and night sweats.
The primary symptom of body odor is an unusual, pungent smell arising from the body. Other symptoms include excessive sweating, weight loss, night sweats and cold hands. People usually take over-the-counter medicines for getting rid of these problems.
Following home remedies are also much advantageous in dealing with these problems in effective manners:

1. Apple Cider Vinegar – It acts like a strong bacteria-fighting agent by balancing the pH level of the skin. Taking it by mixing in warm water and adding some honey works wonders. It may be applied on the underarms to say NO to odor.
2. Baking Soda – It helps to absorb the sweat and get rid of body odor. It acts like a natural deodorant and kills the bacteria. It may be applied onto the armpits and other body parts by mixing lemon juice or cornstarch.
3. Homemade Natural Deodorant - Add sage, coriander and lavender essential oils to distilled witch hazel. Mix it well and store in spray bottle for use.
4. Homemade Herbal Deodorant Powder – Mix the powders of sandalwood, white oak and lovage root. Grind and toast them in a pan. Keep the grinded powder in a muslin bag or fabric pouch for use on the armpit and body.
5. Lemon Juice – Skin’s pH level can be reduced with this juice that is enriched with acids which kill bacteria.
6. Rosemary – Growth of odor-producing bacteria can be checked with rosemary that contains chlorophyll and menthol enriched with natural deodorant features. One can get rid of armpit sweating and body odor by bathing in warm water by mixing rosemary leaves. Applying rosemary essential oil also gives wonderful results.

Sage – Sweat gland activities can be reduced with sage that acts like a strong antibacterial agent. Rinsing the armpits with dried sage by mixing it into hot water frees the sufferers from body odor and armpit sweating. Sage tea also works wonders.