TONSILLITIS

 TONSILLITIS

Tonsils are two small lymphoid organs that lie one on each side on the throat, can be seen just behind the back of the tongue. Acute inflammation of tonsils is tonsillitis.

FUNCTION

They help to filter out bacteria and other germs to prevent infection in the body. A bacterial or viral infection can cause tonsillitis. Strep throat is a common cause.

SYSMPTOMS

Tonsils enlarge and red, inflamed, spots of pus exude

Difficulty in swallowing

Sore throat

Fever

Headache

Lack of appetite

Muscle pain

Chills

Nausea

Vomiting

General weakness

In severe cases there may be pain in the ear

CAUSES

Toxic condition so the system generally, and low vitality resulting from sudden exposure to chill. When the body's resistance is lowered viruses or bacteria (Streptococcal) set to work. Processed and junk foods high in carbohydrates and low in protein. Food allergies weaken the body like cow milk, chocolate, white flour or sugar products, Antibiotics weaken the body more 

NATURAL APPROACH:

Cleanse the system of toxic waste through proper dietary, and others methods

Fasting 3 days or more serious symptoms would subsided. Nothing but water and orange juice should be taken during fasting.

Adopt all fruit diet for 3-4 days like apples, grapes, grapefruit, orange, pears, pineapple, peaches and melon may be taken.

Cold pack should be applied to the throat at two hourly interval during day.

Hot foot bath

Place heating compress on the throat at other time

Gurgle the throat several times daily with lemon juice, hot salted water. Decoction of fenugreek seeds, (2 tablespoon of the seeds simmer for half an hour in 1L of water)

 Drink plenty of liquids, fresh juices is best

Dissolve mouth with charcoal tablet several times a day

Decoction: Turmeric, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, pepper, add honey and lemon before sipping.

Follow with Decoction tea as for fever and flu