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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Can 90% of American Doctors Be Wrong? Antibiotics and Sinus Infections
Yes, according to the study recently reported on by lead researcher Dr. Ian G. Williamson, MD, from the University of Southampton, England. Dr Williamson's study reported the rather startling result that patients with sinus infections who were treated with a course of amoxicillin, the most commonly prescribed antibiotic for treating sinus infections, were no more likely to be cured than those who took nothing at all. In fact, some of the patients in the test took not only a course of antibiotics, but also a nasal steroid spray as well. Dr. Williamson said: "Overall we think antibiotics have a pretty small effect, if there is one there at all".
For those of us who have a history of recurrent sinus infections and who have routinely been treated with amoxicillin for this condition, this comes as a shock. Although I came to the conclusion about seven years or so that pulsating nasal irrigation is the best thing one can do to both prevent and treat a sinus infection, this is still surprising. I remember the days when I had at least 3-4 sinus infections per year. In almost every case the doctor would prescribe antibiotics, usually amoxicillin. I recall feeling that two or three days after beginning the course of medication, things started to improve. Since then I have been taking a steroid spray nightly, and I know that if I forget to take it, I am generally far more congested during the night than normal. Thus the results of this study definitely go against my personal past experience.
I should note that since I discovered pulsating nasal irrigation by reading the book by the famous ENT, Dr. Murray Grossan, I have not been sick very much. According to Dr. Grossan the machine he invented, called the Hydro Pulse, sends jets or pulses of a saline solution into the nose at a certain frequency. This frequency is close to that which the cilia oscillate in a healthy human being. So the idea is to both clean out the bacteria, pollen, viruses, dust, or whatever has been inhaled into the nose while breathing, and also to get the cilia moving properly. I used to get colds and sinus infections at regular intervals, but since then I am almost never sick. I have come to believe that even people who do not have recurrent sinusitis would benefit from this daily regimen. There's no doubt the procedure would prevent millions of people coming down with colds each year, for example.
It is also clear that antibiotics in general have been largely abused. There are horror stories about antibiotic resistant bacteria which have developed because of the overuse of these drugs. In particular, many believe that the plethora of household cleaning products containing agents that kill bacteria which are on the market also contribute to the problem, rather than helping to solve it. The basic theory is that if some amount of bacteria survive the onslaught of antibiotics or antibiotic-enhanced cleaning agents, those bacteria will multiply and produce more bacteria which will also be capable of withstanding the effects of those antibiotics. And so on and so on. Once again, one reads reports these days of strains of bacteria that can withstand even the most enhanced antibiotics, some which were considered to be effective last resorts in years past.
Hopefully Dr. Williamson's study will bring this issue to the forefront of public discussion even more strongly than it has been considered in the past. In general it is becoming obvious that people should use antibiotics sparingly, both as medications and in everyday household products. Certainly for severe cases of sinusitis antibiotics will continue to play a significant role, but in many cases, it appears they are not needed and don't do much if any good.
Friday, November 11, 2011
How to Make a Hydroponic Bucket System
Have you ever wanted to start your own hydroponic garden, but never knew where to get started? If so, a hydroponic bucket system is perfect for you! Even though these systems don't cost much to build, they still do a wonderful job growing beautiful plants and vegetables! Price is not always a direct indicator of quality.
Here is what you need to get started:
First, you need a bucket with a lid. I recommend getting a black bucket so no unwanted light seeps in through the bucket. If you can't find a black bucket, buy enough reflective tape to cover the whole bucket. If you do find a black bucket, you can still buy the reflective tape if you want. It will just add to the light protection.
After you get a bucket, you will need to buy a fish tank pump and hose. Look for a pump that can be stuck to the inside of the bucket. Get enough hose to reach outside of the bucket. Next, you need to buy some drip irrigation noses. You can find these at your local garden store. Basically, these things take water and nutrients from the pump and slowly drip it into the plants.
Now, you need to buy a net pot and rock wool. The rock wool is where you will place your seedling, then you place the rock wool into the net pot. Also, make sure you have some kind of cutting device and a pencil. We will be measuring the size of the hole we will need to cut into the bucket lid and then we will cut it out.
Here is the setup:
First, get your bucket lid. Place the net pot face down on the top of the lid and trace a circle around it. You will want to cut the hole slightly inside of your line, so the lip of the net pot can sit on the outside of the hole to keep it from falling in. Once the lid is cut, place the net pot inside of the hole to verify that it's a good fit.
Next, fill your bucket with your nutrient/water mixture and set up your pump. Put the drip irrigation nose onto the end of the hose, turn on the pump, and make sure it's working. Once everything is working, plant your seedling into the rock wool, put the rock wool in the net pot, and turn on the pump!
Congratulations! You just made your own hydroponic bucket system! Of course, you will need to keep a light on your plants to make them grow! Constantly monitor the pH levels in your nutrients too! Now that you have your system, you need to learn how to grow your plants to the best of their ability!
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