Helping an autistic child (Kasiru) improve speech is very important. Encourage the child to expand their utterance by repeating what they say though you should add some words, if the child gives grammatically wrong sentence. Respond with correct grammar instead of asking the child to repeat the correct word. Congratulate the child when […]
The cause of autism is not known although studies in most universities around the world including Oxford University point to genetic and environmental changes. In Buganda kingdom (located in the central part of the current day Republic of Uganda), Autism is known as “KASIRU” or ZONTO. Its symptoms may appear during infancy and the […]
Yeast infections and other vaginal infections, including sexually transmitted diseases (STDS), Vaginal itching can arise due to chemical irritants that may be found in detergents or soaps, douches and vaginal creams, toilet papers, bath products, femine hygiene products and vaginal contraceptive products can cause private parts itching. Women in the menopause transition may experience vaginal […]
Psoriasis: is a common skin disorder. It occurs when skill cells replicate too quickly. The skin produces new cells at about 10 times its normal rate, but also it continues to slough off old ones at its usual, slower pace. Medical experts say that psoriasis is caused by genetics, a poor diet, especially the one […]
ROSACEA is an inflammatory skin disorder in which the nose, the cheeks, the fore head and or the chin are chronically reddened and prone to breaking out in acne-like welts. It is caused by repeated exposure to rosacea triggers such as alcohol, wind, sun, and low levels of stomach acids. Constipation, a diet that is […]
Avoid food items that make you flush. Doctors at CaliforniaUniversity say that spicy foods, caffeine and alcohol tripwires for most Rosacea sufferers. Sugar and iodized salts may also dilate your blood vessels. Learn which foods bother your skin and eliminate them from your diet. Be careful of foods and drinks that are hot in […]
Some people react to water. This condition is known as aqua genic pruritus. This condition results from exposure to water of a given temperature. Symptoms of skin itch include burning, bumpy and itchy red rash. The effects of reactions to water may last 10 minutes to two hours. American studies suggest that it is a […]
Solution to diseases related to old age is so many but one can maintain their sight and hearing with vitamin A foods such as dark green vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes and lettuce. Doctors at MulagoNationalReferralHospital in Uganda’s capital Kampala say that chances of developing cognitive problem can be reduced by controlling high blood pressure, […]
Elderly people lose the sensation of thirst or may limit their fluid intake in order to minimize trips to the toilets as a result of mobility problems. This can lead to insufficient fluid intake and hence dehydration, which unfortunately is associated with irritability, headaches and constipation etc. Six to eight glasses of fluids, ranging from […]
Old is not a disease. However there are a number of conditions that may develop and are likely to develop during old age. These include sight and hearing problems, and brain atrophy. This has to do with emotional and memory intelligence (cognitive problems), and kidney disease. This usually occurs after one has developed conditions […]