Piles - Home Remedies for Piles

Piles is a very common ailment. Women have higher incidence than men. The reason behind it is not clearly known. It is more commonly seen in adolescent age group and aged persons who all seem to be more tensed.

In medical terminology, piles is known as hemorrhoids. Piles refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed. It is the dilatation (varicosity) of the veins of anus. It appears as bluish coloured swellings due to stagnated blood. Piles arise due to the increased pressure of internal or external veins around the anal canal.

Piles can be both internal and external. Internal hemorrhoids, unless they are severe, cannot be seen or felt. There is however, a discharge of dark blood. External hemorrhoids can be seen around the outside of the anus, and there is a lot of pain but not much bleeding. In some cases, the veins burst and this results in what is known as bleeding piles.

Symptoms

Symptoms of piles vary, and depend on the type and place of origin. Piles in its initial stage is most commonly found to be without any symptoms.

However, the most common symptoms include -

Intense pain at the time of passing stool.

A pain around the anus and lower rectum, which can be quite severe.

Frequent ineffectual urge for stool without passing stool or without satisfaction of complete evacuation.

Itching in the rectal area.

There may be bleeding. This will be bright red blood, not usually mixed in with the motion.

There is often a feeling of something bulging, or hanging down from the anus.

If a haemorrhoid at the outside of the anus gets a blood clot, it leads to tender lump.

Anemia due to profuse bleeding.

Wind formation in the stomach.

Sitting becomes difficult due to pain.

If left untreated, piles can lead to complications including, infection, prolapse, necrosis and gangrene. Painful bleeding usually indicates startup of complications.

Causes -

Haemorrhoids are very common. It is more common in people, who regularly follow a low fibre, and high processed diet, such as processed flour, polished rice, bread etc. The main contributory cause is anything that raises the pressure in the abdomen, which leads the blood vessels to swell and become engorged.

Thus, the main cause of piles include -

-People chronically suffering from constipation.

-Even diarrhoea can cause piles. The strain for passing the stool is the main reason for the development of piles.

-After or during pregnancy, as the baby may press on the main blood vessel that returns blood to the heart.

-Overweight people.

-Physical strain even coughing for long periods can cause the anal veins to strain.

-General weakness of the tissues of the body.

-Low fiber diet

-Age

-Hereditary

-Anal intercourse

-Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

-Strenuous work

-Mental tension

Piles Treatment

It is usually best to treat piles with the least treatment possible, as even after the most extensive treatments, there is a possibility that they may still return.

Usually, piles becomes better with increased water intake, a high fibre dietary regimen and other measures to correct the constipation. Care for blood loss should be taken to avoid anaemia. Many times, they settle on their own over a matter of days without any treatment.

Haemorrhoidectomy refers to the removal of the pile by surgery. In this advanced laser treatment, the surgery reduces the pain and blood loss. However, in course of time, there is a possibility of the recurrence of piles even after surgery.

Over the counter drugs, include cream or suppositories. These soothe itching and pain, and cause the swelling and bleeding to diminish.

If the pain is very severe, cold compresses with ice can be helpful.

Homeopathic treatment, under an expert is also an effective way of dealing with this problem.

Prevention

Haemorrhoids are very common, and may occur even after surgical removal. However, one may follow certain preventive steps to avoid recurrence

-Avoid becoming overweight, and lose weight if you are.

-Eat a high fibre diet.

-Exercise regularly.

-Take rest and avoid long walks if you are suffering form piles.

-Drink plenty of water and follow regular bowel habits to avoid constipation.

-Use Indian style toilets since the squatting position is better for natural defecation

-If required, pass stool twice a day to avoid constipation.

-Dont strain to evacuate hard faecal matter.

-Take easily digestible, simple homemade food. Avoid spices, chilli, very hot or cold food, and alcohol.

-Take foods such as green vegetables, ginger, onion, garlic, beetroot, bitter gourd, which helps in healing piles.

-Avoid eating potato, and the yellow variety of pumpkin.

-Take plenty of high fibre fruits especially papaya, mango, lime, jamun, figs, etc.

-Avoid sedentary habits, alcohol, smoking and unnecessary drugs like painkillers.

Some useful home remedies for piles

-Take 1 table spoon of roasted black cumin seeds and mix with 1 tablespoon of unroasted black cumin seeds and powder both together. Take 1/2 a teaspoon of this mixture with a glass of water once a day.

-Drink a glass of buttermilk with 1/4 tsp carom seed powder (ajwain) and a pinch of rock salt.

-The jamun fruit should be taken with salt every morning for two or three months during its season.

-Soak 2-3 dried figs in a glass of cold water overnight. Have it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Have them for 2-3 weeks for good results. It is effective in the treatment for ordinary as well as bleeding piles.

-Mix 1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves juice with 1 teaspoon lemon juice & 1 tablespoon honey. Take 3 times a day for relief from piles.

-Take cup radish juice in the morning and night for a period of 1 month.

-Boil 1 ripe banana in 1 cup of milk, mash well. Take 3-4 times a day.

-Extract 3 teaspoon of bitter gourd juice, and mix in 1 glass of buttermilk, and drink on an empty stomach every morning, for a month.

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Nissan Pathfinder, 2006: The Weekly Driver

A long-distance haul means different things to different drivers. For me on one recent journey, it was a 400-plus mile trek from Redondo Beach, Calif. (South of Los Angeles) to Sacramento.

It was a seven-hour day in the car. The trip included the long climb over the infamous Grapevine in Southern California and plenty of flat and high-speed miles along Interstate 5.

The 2006 Nissan Pathfinder was my transportation and the mid-sized SUV, now on the market for two decades, performed well. My test vehicle was the four-wheel drive LE model (with navigation system), the most expensive of the four available models.

Several top manufacturers' current SUV models are seemingly interchangeable, and that includes Pathfinder and its top competitors, the Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot.

I drove my test vehicle nearly 700 miles, including the climb on the steady grade that connects Southern California to the mid-state agricultural valley. And although I never engaged the four-wheel drive feature or carried a heavy load, those are two attributes that distinguish the Pathfinder from rivals.

In addition to mega-interstate miles, I nimbly maneuvered the vehicle through city streets. Parking lots, narrow driveways and U-turns in tight quarters were all handled easily. The vehicle never felt cumbersome. The LE is the only member of the fleet with full-time all-wheel drive, and it can be left engaged on dry pavement. The Pathfinder also has a 6,000-pound towing capacity.

Each of the four Pathfinder models includes a 4.0-liter, 270-horsepower V6. During my trek, the vehicle advanced adequately even while ascending the most difficult climbs. But it did take a heavy throttle to get the job done, and that didn't do much for the one major downfall of most SUVs -- lousy gas mileage.

The Pathfinder is rated at 16 mpg (city) and 23 mpg (highway), but I averaged just under 20 mpg on my trip. Nissan recommends premium fuel, further adding to the not-so-thrifty costs.

The Pathfinder was redesigned in 2005, and both the interior and exterior changes were nicely accomplished, including added width, height and length. The interior has well-placed, cleanly designed gauges and the console and instrument panel are handsome and smartly positioned.

Unlike other SUVs, the Pathfinder has a standard third-row seat. Without removing headrests, the rear row folds level, and the folding front-passenger seatback further builds the cargo room to 79.2 cubic feet. That's among the best in the class.

The Pathfinder LE model has standard 17-inch wheels; other models have 16-inch wheels. The LE also features standard front-side and side curtain airbags (they're optional on other models).

Regardless of model, the Pathfinder's standard equipment list is impressive. It ranges from illuminated visor mirrors to the AM/FM radio with in-dash, six-disc CD/MP3 changer and heated power mirrors and sunroof to a memory system for the driver seat, mirror and pedals.

My test vehicle also included five option packages ranging from the navigation and rear-seat entertainment system to leather and heated front seats. The various options added nearly $8,000 to the vehicle's base price.

The result is a finely equipped SUV that can certainly ease the ordeal of a 400-mile drive and also provide an equally enjoyable ride around town.

The Weekly Driver: 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Safety features - Dual front airbags (standard); front and side curtain airbags.

Fuel Mileage (estimates) - 16 mpg (city), 23 mpg (highway).

Warranty -- Bumper to bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Powertrain, 5 years/60,000 miles, Corrosion, 5 years/unlimited mileage; (24-hour) roadside assistance program, 3 years/36,000 miles.

Base price -- $35,550.

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The 1969 Z/28 Camaro, An Automotive Icon

The Z/28 Camaro was conceived of to race on the SCCA or Sports Car Club Of America circuit, and it made a name for its self there, the Z/28 was built to handle through the corners, and that it did, and a good job of it on the SCCA road courses, the Z/28 had its fair share of victories.

It came from the factory with a 302 CID small block Chevy engine, the according to the factory would put out 290 HP, this of course was an underrating of the power that the car had, but if you do the math, according to the mile times that the car would run, Your Camaro weighs about 3650 pounds with a driver and can complete a 1/4 mile in about 13 seconds. The means that you've got about 328.36 HP at the wheels, and about 426.87 HP at the flywheel, this kind of blows the power ratting out of the water.

The Z/28 also had an optional 350 CID engine that could be had, but the 302 is the most desirable by far, the reason for Chevy using the 302 in the first place was that the SCCA had a rule that said that your engine size couldnt be larger then 305 CID, thus the 302 was born, this was achieved by Chevy using a 327 CID engine block and a 283 CID crankshaft, which displaced the size that they were looking for, and got them on the SCCA circuit.

The Z/28 had a lot of options available when you bought one, but the two most desirable options were the JL8 cross ram intake manifold, which came with two 590 cfm Holley carburetors that sat under the hood, in a cross ways format, and the four wheel disc brakes are the other option that was highly desirable to buyers of the Z/28 camaro, if you were to buy one today with these options on it, just these two options would jack up the price thousands of dollars on todays market.

It is of course very hard to locate a car with these two options on it these days, and if you do find one, you should do everything in your power to buy it, because you may never see it again, the Z/28 is my personal favorite out of all the muscle car ever built, I used to own a 1969 Z/28 camaro as a kid, but my mom got pissed off and sold it while I was out of town, Ive seen it around the city that I live in, and the new owner has fully restored the car, it makes me a happy man that he loves it.

I've been in the automotive business for about 20 or 25 years, I have worked in all facets of the industry, from parts to restoration, all different makes and models, I just want to keep people interested in the old cars because it's where my heart is.

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The Building Blocks Of Visual Vocabulary - Consistency

Your Visual Vocabulary consists of the secondary design elements that are used in conjunction with your logo to form your brand identity. Your Visual Vocabulary is composed of the graphics, font styles, colors, and even the type of paper you choose.

Once you have determined the elements to use in your Visual Vocabulary, it is important to use those elements consistently throughout all of your marketing materials. This consistency will make your entire set of materials look like a family. Having a consistent set of marketing materials makes you look more organized and professional. It also makes your business more memorable, because the repetition of the consistent elements creates repeated impressions on your audience. The more you repeat your marketing images and messages consistently, the easier it will be for your clients to associate them with your business.

The four ways to create consistency in your Visual Vocabulary are:

1. Using the same or similar visuals and graphics throughout your marketing materials makes them instantly recognizable, which is becoming more important as marketing media messages become more prevalent and people become more inundated with them. The graphical elements that you can work with in your Visual Vocabulary include the backgrounds, text treatments (such as tagline styles), shapes, layout conventions, and the photo library you use.

Enhance your Visual Vocabulary's consistency by:

Repeating some of the same graphics across all of your materials. Your logo should appear on all of your marketing pieces and business documents. Other graphics to consider repeating include your tagline, your contact information block, line art, patterns, and any unifying background or decorative shapes or color fields.

Maintaining similarity in the type of visuals and graphics you use. If you regularly use photography throughout your materials and then switch to clip art for one piece, it will look out of place in your marketing story.

Placing key graphics in similar locations. By placing some graphics, such as your logo and tagline, consistently in the same place across all of your marketing materials, you will make your materials look like a family.

2. Using a small group of coordinated fonts across all of your marketing materials. Your company should have designated fonts to use in the following situations:

A logo font, which is typically not one of the fonts that come installed on Windows machines: it should be more unique and interesting. Some logos will have two or three different fonts in them. If this is the case, then consider using one of those fonts as the secondary font as well.

A secondary font, used for headlines, sub-headlines, taglines, special text such as graphics and captions, and decorative text such as pull quotes, which are the large quotes that are used decoratively in articles and documents. This can be the same font as is used in your logo. This is typically an interesting and unique font as well. This may also be used as the font for your contact information in your stationery, depending on its legibility.

A tertiary font is optional and may be used when the secondary font is not always legible, for mid-length texts such as pull quotes and contact information.

A serif text font, for lengthy printed documents. Printed materials are more easily read if they are in serif font rather than sans-serif font.

A sans-serif font, for shorter printed documents and on-screen use. Text on a computer monitor is easier to read in a sans-serif font than in a serif font.

A website font, which may be the same font as is used as the main sans-serif text font, depending on how that font translates for online viewing.

All of these fonts should have similar or contrasting characteristics. Choosing fonts with similar characteristics will make your fonts match and create consistency throughout your documents. Choosing fonts with contrasting characteristics will build visual texture and interest into your materials. For example, you could pick all thin, sans-serif fonts such as Arial and Frutiger to create a harmonious, matching suite of fonts. Or you could pick fonts with contrasting characteristics to create greater interest, such as using a serif font like Palatino for the headlines and then using a sans-serif font like Verdana for the text.

3. Using the same, limited color palette across all of your materials seems obvious, but many entrepreneurs try to make their marketing materials look more interesting by mixing up the color palette of each piece. But instead of making the materials look more interesting, this spectrum of color makes them look disjointed and uncoordinated.

You can create your color palette by:

The corporate colors established in your logo. Many logos are made up of one or two colors. You could pick one or both of these colors to make up your main color palette.

If your logo has a lot of colors, you can choose a color or two out of your logo to use as your main color palette. Picking more than a couple of colors to use can make your materials look too bright and unprofessional.

The same hue or shade. You can extend your basic color palette by using tints or shades of those colors. For example, if you have a navy blue in your logo, you can use a lighter or medium blue as another piece of your color palette, and it will still coordinate.

Complimentary colors. Every color has a complimentary one-an opposite-on the color wheel. For example, yellow and purple are complimentary colors. This is the best route for extending your color palette if you have a logo with just one color or a logo that's black plus one other color. You can extend your color palette easily by using the compliment to your corporate color in your materials.

Neighboring colors. Think of a rainbow. If you create a color palette of neighboring colors, you'll create a harmonious and calming feel to your marketing materials.

The same type of colors throughout your materials. For example, if you use all bright colors, all soft colors, or all complex colors as your palette, you can mix up your color palette and still keep a feeling of consistency throughout your materials.

The exception to these rules is when your color palette is mixed up in an intentional way to enhance your brand message, or when you've assigned different colors to different service or product lines. For example, a company with a "bright," "playful," or "energetic" personality might want to mix up its color palette between pieces. Or if you have multiple product or service offerings, you might want to assign each offering its own main color, and use those distinct colors to differentiate your marketing materials for each offering.

4. Using coordinating papers for your printed materials. Paper can be an inexpensive way to add some interest and depth to your Visual Vocabulary. You can do this in many ways:

Choosing high-quality paper to print on will always make your materials look more professional. This typically means choosing a thick paper for your business cards and a coordinating paper from the same product line for your letterhead.

Using glossy paper only when appropriate is best. Glossy paper might be great for a business card or a brochure, but it's not appropriate for your letterhead or other pieces that might need a personal touch. Glossy always looks higher-end and distances your materials from your reader.

Colored or textured papers can add to your Visual Vocabulary, if they work with your brand message. If you are trying to create an artisinal or hands-on look to your materials, consider colored or textured paper. For a technical or medical look, stick with smooth, white paper.

Creating consistency through the repetition of the four elements listed above will make your business appear more professional and memorable. Consistent materials will also make you appear more credible and trustworthy. Consistency can help your business marketing efforts to be more successful.

There are a couple of bonus areas in which you can create consistency:

The copywriting style that you use. Make sure that you consistently write in the same voice, use the same style of copyediting, and are addressing the same type of audience in your writing. Your materials will appear much more unified and cohesive if you do.

Repeating some of the same words throughout your materials helps you to frame your customer's point of view about your services. This can help you to become known for the topics that you address in your materials.

The timing of your marketing. For example, if you traditionally send out an eNewsletter on a set day of the month, at a set time, your readers will come to expect to receive it then. If you send out four postcards per year, space them out evenly so that people receive consistent messages.

Erin Ferree is a brand identity and marketing design strategist who creates big visibility for small businesses. Through her customized marketing and brand identity packages, Erin helps her clients discover their brand differentiators, then designs logos, business cards, and other marketing materials and websites to reflect that differentiation, as well as to increase credibility and memorability. http://www.elf-design.com

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Don't Get Stuck with a Katrina Car

Hurricane Katrina was not only one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history; it was also the most expensive hurricane in the nation's history. It was the sixth strongest Atlantic hurricane, as well as the third strongest hurricane that made landfall in the U.S. It was formed on August 23, 2005 and was a category five hurricane that made headlines. As the result of Katrina's destruction, many Louisiana cars were flood-damaged. Law requires that all flooded cars be immediately identified to customers, and these vehicles are usually scrapped or sold for parts.

Unfortunately, many unscrupulous individuals are selling flood-damaged vehicles to customers as regular titles, after cleaning them up and shipping them to other parts of the country. Car-Fax has warned the market that these flood damaged cars could pop up anywhere and that is no exaggeration considering that 571,000 vehicles were damaged by the hurricane. Here are five signs that you may be dealing with a Katrina refurbished car.

1.There is evidence of standing water in the spare tire wheel. This one area might have been ignored in the clean up process.

2.There is mysterious rust around the engine compartment or in other metal parts of the car, including the bolts.

3.The dealer or seller is reluctant to let you have a mechanic look at the car or order a report of the vehicle's history. This could be because of flood damage or any number of other conspicuous reasons!

4.It the deal sounds too good to be true, it very well may be. Dealers or sellers who have a flood car want to get rid of it quickly because they know it's not worth anything in the car business and yet, they don't want be caught selling it. Other suspicious behavior to look out for is if a dealer keeps pointing you back to the same car you have just refused. 5.Visible water remnants and condensation around the car dripping from the vents, from the odometer, the door panel or even the glove box.

All of these signs point to a flooded car, which are not trustworthy or valuable even to shady dealers, who feel they must sell nothing for a discounted price. Whether the car was damaged in Hurricane Katrina or in another flood, it's not what you're looking for.

Adam O'Connor
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