Chikungunya Disease - Chikungunya (pronounced chik-en-gun-ye) is a mosquito-borne viral disease first described during an outbreak in southern Tanzania in 1952. It has now spread to the Caribbean and United States of America. Chikungunya is an African word which means to become contorted and describes the stooped appearance of sufferers with joint pain. The virus is transmitted to humans by the bites of infected female mosquitoes. After the bite of an infected mosquito, onset of illness occurs usually between four and eight days but can range from two to 12 days. The most common symptoms of chikungunya are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. Chikungunya disease rarely results in death. Most people who get sick feel better within a week. In some people, the joint pain may last for months or years. There is no dedicated medication for this virus and so prevention is the best defense. Cover up exposed skin by wearing long-sleeve shirts, long pants, and hats. Oil of lemon eucalyptus can be used to deter the mosquitoes. In my opinion it is essential to strengthen the immune system. This where white blood cells come in. White blood cells (WBCs), also called leukocytes or leucocytes, are the cells of the immune system that are involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders. It just so happens that papaya leaves are quite remarkable at boosting white blood cells. Papaya leaf juice contains over 50 active ingredients some of which inhibit microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, worms, parasites and many forms of cancer cells. To prepare papaya leaf juice for internal use, select young papaya leaves. Wash thoroughly then crush the leaves using a wooden mortar and pestle. Next, squeeze out the juice by wringing it through a thin cloth. Now add a tablespoon of the papaya leaf juice to a glass of water and drink. Do this three times daily.
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 14:58:39 +0000
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