#castor oil on lymph nodes

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Unlocking the Healing Powers of Castor Oil Packs: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Benefits

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The only everything shower routine you’ll ever need ౨ৎ

Pre shower

Hair -

Scalp oiling: use a store bought scalp oil or make your own. Cover hair with cling film to stop dust and dirt while it stays in your hair for 2-4 hours.

Rosemary water: boil rosemary in water for 20 minutes and allow to cool before straining into a spray bottle.

Scalp massage: massage scalp for at least 20 minutes once scalp oil is applied, increases blood circulation which helps hair growth.

Face -w

Flaxseed mask: mix 1/2 flaxseeds with 3 cups water, bring to a boil until thick while continuously stirring then put into a container to cool. Apply to face once cool and leave until dried, around an hour.

Shape eyebrows: pluck eyebrows, if wanted use dye to define them further.

Hands and feet-

Foot spa: if you don’t have a foot spa fill a bowl with hot water, add bath salts and essential oil for scent and extra benefits

Remove any nail polish

Shape and file nails

Scrub feet: use pumice stone or another tool, then afterwards a body/foot scrub.

Body -

Dry brush: start from the bottom of your body and work you way up. Promotes blood circulation and exfoliates giving you smooth skin.

During shower

Hair -

Double shampoo: double shampoo when scalp oiling to properly cleanse scalp of oil.

Hair mask: while the hair mask sits in your hair for 10+ minutes it’s a good time to gua sha your face.

Conditioner

Face -

Gua sha: open lymph nodes, go through a gua shaing routine, then drain lymph nodes. There are lots of tutorials online to follow. I gua sha in the shower with a face wash and water. Never gua sha on dry skin it damages your skin barrier and causes premature aging, if you skin starts to feel like it’s pulling add more moisture.

Face wash

Body -

Exfoliate: use a glove, net or other exfoliating tool to exfoliate body.

Body scrub

Body wash

Shave (if wanted): use a sharp razor, blunt razors can cause razor bumps. Shave with a cream or wash, never on skin alone.

After shower

Face -

Face mask

Skincare: if you have products that you only use every so often this is a good time to use them as an extra treat.

Eye mask

Lip scrub: make your own with sugar, honey and coconut oil or use a store bought one.

Lip balm/moisturiser

Eyelash and eyebrow oil/serum: castor oil works great for me.

Body -

Body oil: apply a scented body oil straight out of shower while skin is still damp.

Moisturize: moisturise entire body.

Hair -

Leave in conditioner: depending on hair type the amount will vary, if you have straighter hair add very little and only to the ends to prevent greasiness.

Hair oil: once hair is completely dry warm a tiny amount of hair oil in your palms (hair oil is not the same as scalp oil!) rub into the very ends of your hair to help with split ends, shine and dryness

Hands and feet -

Paint nails

Cuticle oil: apply either bought cuticle oil or another skin oil such as almond oil or coconut oil to cuticles of hands and feet after nail polish is dry.

Moisturize: moisture both hands and feet, add vaseline to feet on top and put on socks to help absorption

Extras

Layer scents: mix and match the scents body washes, scrubs, hair products and moisturisers to create your personal scent. For example fruity, warm and spicy, vanilla, etc.

Pick products for your concerns: curate your products to your skin and hair concerns. Use a more moisturising lotion is your skin is dry, use a repairing shampoo if your hair is damaged, etc.

The best time to do an everything shower is on reset days, although it’s a great way to end and start the week these don’t have to be on Sundays. Of course everything showers can be done whenever you feel like relaxing and giving yourself some love.

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Sickness tip:

U know when ur lymph nodes get really swollen when ur sick with like a cold?

Black castor oil on ur neck, cover it with a towel, watch a movie.

It’ll help with the inflammation & soreness so much

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Holy shit, that was a bad day.

Mom's decline. Decline isn't good word for it. It's a rollercoaster through a house of horrors. As her kid, I know that ending up this way was her nightmare. She was up and around, then crashed after lunch, only to be awake in the middle of the night for a while. We had a video call which interested her, but her aphasia is severe - literal word salads.

I cried. Yes, she was abusive, severely fucked up, never should have had a kid. But she's still my mother, and I refused to abandon her to shitty care and indifference the way she did with me when it became clear I wasn't an accessory or a toy or a pet. I would not let her drown because I didn't feel like swimming. I still cdried, but it was for the mother that she occasionally could be, but could not maintain being. Fucked up, right? Right.

I can't fly. And this gave me a whole-ass meltdown because my life is based on the comfort of being in control, of routine, of security. Cancer blew that to flinders, thanks. In particular, because I am missing 22 lymph nodes, when I get sick and my lymphatic system gets on the job, that fluid has to go somewhere, and that was my right leg. It's painless, and sneaked up on me. Suddenly I had a leg half again as big as it ought to be.

Lymphedema compresses your veins while it inflates your leg. Compressing your veins leads to compromised circulation. Circulation issues lead to clots. Clots can lodge in the leg (amputation) or lungs (collapsed lung anybody?) or brain (stroke city). I can fly when I can see my ankle again.

Yesterday was nothing but epic pain. Not a ten. but wigwagging between a 4 and a 7. The kind of pain where you just lie there and breathe, where your neck and shoulders pop from relief when the meds kick in. Also, missing four feet of intestines turned into 'how much immodium do I really need?' and a call to the doc for an answer.

I don't like not being in charge of my life anymore. Cancer was in charge of my life, and it didn't stop being in charge when chemo and surgery were finally behind me. It feels more in charge than ever.

I will fly. I have exercises. I have compression stockings from toe to groin. I have massage, dry brushing, and castor oil poultices. I have peer-reviewed supplements.

I am sad about my mother. She was a brilliant woman in a bad time, with her own unaddressed mental health issues and trauma. I am mourning for her, and for the mother I needed but did not have.

I am pissed at cancer. Goddammit straight to hell. It didn't kill me, but I will not let it rob me of the rest of my life. Fuck cancer.

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Warning: shitpost.

Do not take any of the following seriously.

Seriously.

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I-so-brutal is not ethanol, so it isn't subject to taxes on drinking alcohols! But don't worry! You can still drink it!

I'm partial to drinking my I-so-brutal alcohol with equal parts castor oil and gasoline! It really offsets the flavour!

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Once every week, I get to go to the renal care center because my kidneys have shut down from my pure swag, thanks to I-so-brutal alcohol!

Some side effects of I-so-brutal alcohol may include:

deja vu, new or worsening heart failure, kidney stones, gall stones, tonsil stones, ulcers, liver failure, rhabdomyolysis, a feeling of having experienced something before despite not having had such an experience before, new or worsening death, palpitations, pulpitaions, involuntary astral projection, sepsis, anemia, jaundice, tarry stools, eczema in people with eczema, a worsening relationship with your in-laws, sudden and impulsive attraction to ignition sources, death, subdermal hematomas, deja vu, the overwhelming feeling that you are about to become a bag of great value brand pop corn, insomnia, somnambulation, lacrimal incontinence, rapid growth of toenails, swelling of the hands and feet, vehicular manslaughter, ventricular fibrillation, an uncharacteristic willingness to part with your money, an inescapable need to consume more I-so-brutal alcohol, unnatural sounds in the periphery, becoming magnetic, spontaneous combustion, the jitters, mood swings, unsteady balance when walking on surfaces made of organic materials, deja vu, swollen lymph nodes, luminance of the buttocks when at altitudes greater than 2 kilometers above sea level, and ligma.

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Lymph nodes are the body's natural defence against disease or infection. In order to drain them in the neck naturally, home therapies like honey, lemon or castor oil can be used. If that does not work, consultation with a doctor would help.

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I’ve been taking the time to really learn about herbs, (because Pisces season really chilled me out with planning content lol) and I found out that castor oil has a lot of topical properties. Applying the oil to the chest and under the arms will help drain the lymph nodes. If you also apply the oil to your stomach (as a woman), it will increase blood flow there. I even find it helps with constipation, just by it being on the skin and using a method called castor oil packing. This oil also helps with boils and the pain that’s followed by them as well. So next time your at the store, pick up some castor oil, because I promise it’ll be your staple product. . . . . . . . . . . . #spiritualawakening #tarot #tarotcardsdeck #blacktarotreaders #witch #witchyvibes #witchcraft #witchythings #astrology #astrologylover #astrologyillustration #witchyvibes #spiritualawakening #spirituality #spiritualjourney #spiritualawakening #spirituality #spiritual #spiritualjourney #astrology #witchesofinstagram #witchyvibes #witchcraft #witchythings #witch (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbfk-ByOH_8/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Safe Aviary Plants and Toxic Plants for Birds@|what plants can i put in an outdoor aviary@|@|24

Plants not only add aesthetic value to an otherwise sterile-looking enclosure, but they also provide a more natural, engaging, and secure environment for the inhabitants to enjoy. Using plants to create visual barriers within the flight may help reduce aggression among cagemates by providing objects for the birds to hide behind.5 This in turn helps to make the birds feel more secure, and may therefore result in reduced stress levels. Foliage in the cage gives the birds something to occupy themselves with–birds often chew on, play within, and even build nests out of plants placed in their living space.

For this reason, care must be taken when selecting plants to decorate a flight. Both live and fake plants may be used, but all parts of the plant must be safe and nontoxic. The best fake plants to use are constructed of untreated silk and plastic. Make sure the silk plants do not have any components that may be easy for a bird to consume, tangle itself in, get caught on, or stuck by. Treated wood baskets and paper plants may be hazardous choices and are not recommended for decorating flights. Two benefits of using silk plants are: 1) they are not as easily destroyed by the birds, and 2) they can be scrubbed clean and disinfected as needed.

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Live plants tend to demand more upkeep and may need to be replaced more frequently, as finches often love to pick them apart. Try to obtain plants that have not been sprayed with any pesticides or chemicals, and be sure to rinse the plants off before placing them in and around the flight. Do not add any fertilizers to the soil (they are toxic);6 if fertilizers are already present in the soil, repot the plant with uncontaminated soil. Leaving each plant in its pot is suggested, in case a plant dies and needs to be removed.

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Placement Plantings should be spaced appropriately to allow room for flight paths and to permit the birds to access to the floor of the enclosure. Walk-in enclosures should also have planned pathways for birdkeeper access. Be careful to provide climbing vines with trellis to support the weight of their growth; otherwise they could break the aviary mesh and allow escape of the birds.

Selection Aside from ensuring that the plant(s) you have selected are non-toxic, try to avoid purchasing plants which are tall and rapidly-growing as these will require constant pruning. In addition to considering what plants are best suited for your area, don’t forget to also consider the needs of the birds. Avadavats and Munias enjoy climbing small bamboos and grasses, for example, Munias and Mannikins prefer to weave their nests into grass clumps, and Weavers need palm leaves and broad-leafed grasses for nesting material.

Timing of Live Plantings Plants should be added to the enclosure as it is being completed. The plants should be allowed to grow sufficiently before adding the birds; this way, the plants will be better able to withstand being nibbled on. Ideally plants should produce their densest foliage while the birds are nesting.

Safe Aviary Plants25,17

When choosing plants for your aviary, consult a botanist or experienced gardener who can help you select plants which are suitable for planting in your locale (considering your hardiness zone, soil type, sun exposure, etc.). Below are some options which have been listed as safe for birds.

Note: Please be aware that roses and bougainvillea have thorns.

Outdoor Plants

Trees & Shrubs Acacia Almond Arbutus Ash

Aspen Autumn olive Bayberry Birch Bladdernut Blueberry Camellia Cottonwood Dogwood Elm Fir (balsam, douglas, subalpine, white) Forsythia Fuchsia Guava Hawthorn Larch Madrona Magnolia Mango (zone 9+) Manzanita Mountain ash Nectarine Papaya (zone 10+) Pear (as long as the seeds aren’t eaten) Pine (ponderosa, spruce, Virginia, white) Pittosporum (zone 9+) Poplar Pyracantha Raspberry Rose Rubus odoratus Spruce (black, Norway, red, white) Viburnum White poplar

Vines Bougainvillea (can also be grown as shrub or small tree) Grape vine Russian Vine (Polygonum baldschuanicum)

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Grasses & Herbs Bamboo Oregano Rosemary Thyme

Ground Cover and Short Plants Baby’s tears aka Polka Dot Plant (Helxine soleirolii) Chickweed Creeping jenny (Lysimachia)

Wild passerines built a nest in a hanging petunia.

Dandelion Marigold Mother of pearl Nasturtium (zone 9+) Petunia Piggyback begonia (Begonia hispida variant Cucullifera) Piggyback plant Plectranthus (zone 9+) Sedum Thistle White clover

Indoor Plants (Safe Houseplants) and Tropical Plants

African violet (Saintpaulia spp., Episcia reptans) Aluminum plant (Pilea cadierei)

Bird’s Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus) Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) Bloodleaf Bromeliads Burro’s tail Cactus (except pencil, peyote, mescaline, candelabra) Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) Cissus: Danish ivy aka Grape Ivy (Cissus rhombifolia), Kangaroo vine (Cissus antarctica)

Emerald ripple peperomia

Flame nettle (Coleus sp.) Gold-fish plant Hens & chickens

Lipstick plant

Madagascar jasmine Monkey plant Nerve plant Palms:

Potted palms provide privacy around the nest.

Areca (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)

Bamboo (Chamaedorea erumpens)

Butterfly Cane

Canary Island (Phoenix canariensis)

Date

European Fan (Chamaerops humilis)

Fishtail

Golden Feather

Paradise/Kentia (Howea foresterana)

Parlor (Chamaedorea elegans)

Lady (Raphis excelsa)

Madagascar

Miniature Fan

Phoenix

Pygmy Date

Robelein Lady

Sentry

Wine

Peacock plant (Calathea) Pepperomia (Pepperomia sp.) Prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura) Purple Passion aka Velvet Plant (Gynura aurantiaca) Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) Swedish ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus)

Wandering jew (Tradescantia sp.) including Giant white inch plant Wax plant (Hoya carnosa) Zebra plant (Aphelandra squarrosa)

Plants which Allow for Perching Dwarf or Hawaiian Schefflera (Schefflera arboricola) Umbrella tree/Schefflera (Brassaia actinophylla) False aralia

Toxic Plants

Plant toxicosis in birds occurs if they chew on or ingest toxic plants. The toxic reaction can be due to pesticide residues on the plants, or to toxins within the plants themselves. Birds which chew on toxic plants may develop oral irritation; if they ingest enough, systemic clinical signs can occur such as vomiting or diarrhea. There is likely significant species differences in sensitivity,16 and studies are lacking. However, plants which have been reported as toxic in some birds, or which are considered to be potentially toxic include:6,25,52,29,56,16,17,28

Common Name Scientific Name Poisonous Part Symptoms Aconite Aconitum sp. all parts Agapanthus Agapanthus sp. sap Amaryllis Amaryllidaceae bulbs American yew Taxus canadensis needles, seeds Apple seeds Apricot pits Arrowhead vine Syngonium podophyllum leaves Arum Lily Arum sp. all parts Autumn crocus Colchicum autumnale all parts Avocado Persea americana pits, skin, flesh Reduced activity, inability to perch, fluffing feathers, labored breathing, rapid death, generalized tissue congestion. Azalea Rhododendron occidentale leaves Balsam pear Memordica charantia seeds, fruit rind Baneberry Actaia sp. berries, roots Bay tree Laurus nobilis Beans all types if uncooked Belladonna Atropa belladonna all parts Bird of paradise Caesalpina gilliesii seeds Bishop’s weed Ammi majus Bittersweet nightshade Solanum dulcamara immature fruit Black locust Robina pseudoacacia bark, sprouts, foliage Blue-green algae Schizophycaea sp. some forms toxic Hepatotoxic, lethal respiratory arrest. Boxwood Buxus sempervirens leaves, stems Buckthorn Rhamnus sp. fruit, bark Burdock Arctium minus Buttercup Ranunculus sp. sap, bulbs Caladium Caladium sp. leaves Calla lily Zantedeschia aethiopica leaves Severe irritation of mucous membranes, edema & irritation may take weeks to subside; severe dyspnea; severe keratoconjunctivitis if plant juices contact eyes. Vomiting, diarrhea. Camel bush Trichodesma incanum Candelabra cactus Euphorbia lactea sap Castor bean or Castor oil plant Ricinus communis beans, leaves Vomiting, diarrhea (possibly bloody), necrosis of organs (liver, spleen, lymph nodes, stomach, intestine) in mammals. Chalice vine Solandra sp. all parts Cherry bark, twigs, leaves, pits Cherry laurel Prunus laurocerasus clippings release cyanide fumes Chinese evergreen Aglaonema modestum all parts Christmas candle Pedilanthus tithymaloides sap Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum sp. leaves, stems, flowers Clematis Clematis sp. all parts Coffee bean Sesbania sp seeds Gastroenteritis, can be fatal. Hyperthermia, hypertension, hyperactivity, seizures, tachycardia. Coral plant Jatropha multifida seeds Cowslip Caltha polustris all parts Croton Codiaeum sp. sap Crown of thorns Euphorbia milii sap Daffodil Narcissus sp. bulbs Daphne Daphne sp. berries Datura Datura sp. berries Deadly amanita Amanita muscaria all parts Death camas Zygadenis elegans all parts Delphinium Delphinium sp. all parts Diffenbachia or Dumb cane Dieffenbachia picta, sp. leaves Severe irritation of mucous membranes, edema & irritation may take weeks to subside; severe dyspnea; severe keratoconjunctivitis if plant juices contact eyes. Vomiting, diarrhea. Eggplant Solanaceae sp. all parts except fruit Elephant’s ear Colocasis sp. or Alocasia sp. leaves, stems Severe irritation of mucous membranes, edema & irritation may take weeks to subside; severe dyspnea; severe keratoconjunctivitis if plant juices contact eyes. Vomiting, diarrhea. English ivy Ilex aquafolium berries, leaves English yew Taxus baccata needles, seeds Ergot Claviceps purpurea present in poorly stored seed, silage, dog food Gangrene, hyperexcitability, seizures. Euonymus Euonymus sp. all parts False henbane Veratrum woodii all parts Flamingo flower Anthurium sp. leaves, stems Foxglove Digitalis purpurea leaves, seeds Digitalis glycoside – vomiting, bradycardia, arrhythmias, heart block Golden chain Laburnum anagyroides all parts Hemlock (poisoin and water) Conium sp. all parts Henbane Hyocyanamus niger seeds Holly Ilex sp. berries Horse chestnut Aesculus sp. nuts, twigs House plant ferns Pteris sp. Hyacinth Hyancinthinus orientalis bulbs Hydrangea Hydrangea sp. flower bud Iris Iris sp. bulbs Ivy Hedera sp. leaves, berries Jack-in-the-pulpit Arisaema triphyllum all parts Japanese yew Taxus cuspidata needles, seeds Java bean (lima bean) Phaseolus lunatus uncooked beans Jerusalem cherry Solanum pseudocapsicum berries Arrhythmias, bradycardia, heart block, severe gastroenteritis, calcification of vascular system, lungs, kidneys. May be teratogenic. Jimsonweed Datura sp. leaves, seeds Tachycardia, convulsions, death. Juniper Juniperus virginiana needles, stems, berries Lantana Lantana sp. immature berries Larkspur Delphinium sp. all parts Laurel Kalmia, Ledum, Rhodendron sp. all parts Lily Lilium sp. bulbs Lily of the valley Convallaria majalis all parts, including water housing the plant Vomiting, diarrhea, cardiac arrhythmias, bradycardia, heart block. Lobelia Lobelia sp. all parts Locoweed Astragalus mollissimus or Astragalus emoryanus all parts Hyperexcitability and locomotor difficulty. Lords and ladies Arum sp. all parts Lupin Lupinus sp. Marijuana Cannabis sativa leaves Maternity plant Klanchoe sp. Mayapple Podophyllum sp. all parts except fruit Mescal bean Sophora sp. seeds Milkweed Asclepias sp. Weakness, ataxia, seizures, cardiovascular signs. Mistletoe Santalales sp. berries Mock orange Poncirus sp. fruit Monkshood Aconitum sp. all parts Morning glory Ipomoea sp. all parts Narcissus Narcissus sp. bulbs Nightshades Solanum sp. berries, leaves Arrhythmias, bradycardia, heart block, severe gastroenteritis, calcification of vascular system, lungs, kidneys. May be teratogenic. Oak Quercus sp. Anorexia, diarrhea, small intestinal ulceration and hemorrhage, renal failure & polydypsia, hepatotoxic, can be fatal. Oleander, bay laurel Nerium oleander all parts Digitalis glycoside – vomiting, bradycardia, arrhythmias, heart block Parlor ivy Senecio sp. all parts Parsley Petroselinum sativum Peace lily Spathiphyllum sp. Regurgitation, oral pain, dysphagia and anorexia Peach pits Pencil tree Euphorbia tirucalli sap Philodendron Philodendron sp. leaves, stems Severe irritation of mucous membranes, edema & irritation may take weeks to subside; severe dyspnea; severe keratoconjunctivitis if plant juices contact eyes. Vomiting, diarrhea. Poinsettia Euphorbia pulcherrima leaves, flowers, stem, oily white sap Irritation, vesication, gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis. Poison ivy Toxicodendron radicans sap Poison oak Toxicodendron quercifolium sap Poison sumac Toxicodendron vernix sap Pokeweed Phytolacca americans leaves, roots, berries Ulcerative gastroenteritis; acute hemolytic crisis in people. Potato Solanum tuberosum skin, eyes, new shoots Arrhythmias, bradycardia, heart block, severe gastroenteritis, calcification of vascular system, lungs, kidneys. May be teratogenic. Pothos Epipremnum aureum all parts Regurgitation, oral pain, dysphagia and anorexia. Precatory bean Arbus precatoius Privet Ligustrum volgare all parts Ranunculus Ranunculus sp. sap Rhododendron Rhododendron sp. all parts Rhubarb Rheum rhaponticum leaves Rosary pea, prayer beans, Seminole beads Abrus precatorius seeds Vomiting, diarrhea (possibly bloody), necrosis of organs (liver, spleen, lymph nodes, stomach, intestine) in mammals. Sago Palm, Zamia Palm, Cycad Palm Cycad sp. Liver failure. Skunk cabbage Symplocarpus foetidus all parts Snowdrop Orinthogalum unbellatum all parts Snow on the mountain (ghostweed) Euphorbia marginata all parts Spindle tree Euonymus japonica all parts Split leaf philodendron or Swiss cheese plant Monstera sp. all parts Sweet pea Lathyrus latifolius seeds and fruit Tobacco Nicotinia sp. leaves Vomiting, diarrhea, hyperexcitability, muscle fasciculations, seizures, rapid death. Pododermatitis if bird handled by a smoker. Coughing, sneezing, sinusitis, conjunctivitis, secondary respiratory infections if exposed to cigarette smoke. Umbrella plant Cyperus alternifolius leaves Virginia Creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolio sap Western yew Taxus breviflora needles, seeds Wisteria Wisteria sp. all parts Xanthosoma Xanthosoma sp. leaves Yam bean Pachyrhizus erosis roots, immature pods Yellow jessamine Gelsemium sempervirens flowers Yew Taxus media wood, bark, leaves, seeds Vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, shock, coma, seizure, deaths from cardiac or respiratory failure.

Avian Plant Toxicology Research

Studies of plant toxicity in finch species are greatly lacking, however a few studies were done using canaries. Unfortunately, because great variation exists among species, it is not safe to assume that plants which are non-toxic to canaries are equally safe to other birds and vice versa.

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AUTHOR(S): Arai, M.; Stauber, E.; Shropshire, C. M. TITLE: Evaluation of selected plants for their toxic effects on canaries. YEAR: 1992 CITATION: J Am Vet Med Assoc, 200(9), +61404532026

ABSTRACT: Leaves or fruit from 14 plants considered to be toxic to pet birds were administered by gavage to 15 pairs of canaries (Serinus canaria). Each bird was given 0.12 to 0.70 g of plant material. One pair served as a control and was given distilled water. The plant materials were flash-frozen in liquid nitrogen, pulverized, and resuspended in deionized water for administration. Of the plants tested, 5 (

oleander, lupine, foxglove, yew leaves, and dieffenbachia) were considered highly toxic and were associated with acute death of birds. The remaining plant samples (clematis, Hoya carnosa, privet Ligustrum vulgare, parsley Petrosilium sativum, cherry Prunus sp., Pyracantha coccinia, rhododendron, black locust Robinia pseudoacacia, and wisteria) caused no, or only transient, clinical illness.

AUTHOR(S): Hargis, A. M.; Stauber, E.; Casteel, S.; Eitner, D. TITLE: Avocado (Persea americana) intoxication in caged birds. YEAR: 1989 CITATION: J Am Vet Med Assoc, 194(1), 64-66

ABSTRACT: Following two incidents in which a pet canary and three pet cockatiels died under conditions suggesting ingestion of avocado as cause of death, an experimental study was undertaken. Avocados of two cultivars were mashed and administered via feeding cannula to 8 canaries and 8 budgerigars. Two control budgerigars were given water via feeding cannula. Six budgerigars and 1 canary died within 24 to 47 hours after the first administration of avocado.

Deaths were associated with administration of both avocado cultivars. Higher dose was associated with greater mortality. The 2 budgerigars given water were normal throughout the observation period. It is concluded that avocados are highly toxic to budgerigars and less toxic to canaries. PM findings observed in some birds included subcutaneous oedema in the pectoral area and hydropericardium.

The following study was done using just budgies:

AUTHOR(S): Shropshire, C. M.; Stauber, E.; Arai, A. TITLE: Evaluation of selected plants for acute toxicosis in budgerigars. YEAR: 1992 CITATION: J Am Vet Med Assoc, 200(7), 936-939

ABSTRACT: Pairs of budgerigars were given samples, by gavage, of plants considered potentially toxic to pet birds. Samples were prepared by flash-freezing and powdering fresh plant material in liquid nitrogen and resuspending the material in deionized water for administration. Of the 19 plants tested, only 6 induced clinical signs of illness; these plants included

yew, oleander, clematis, avocado, black locust, and Virginia creeper (Taxus media, Nerium oleander, Clematis sp, Persea americana, Robinia pseudoacacia, Parthenocissus quinquefolio).

The other plants tested in this study were: bleeding heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis), privet (Ligustrum sp.), honeysuckle (Lonicera sp.), lupine (Lupinus sp.), cherry (Prunus sp.), pyracantha (Pyracantha coccinea), boxwood (Buxus sp.), dumbcane (Dieffenbachia seguine), foxglove (Digitalis sp.), spindle bush (Euonymus alatus), poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherima), rhododendron (Rhododendron sp.), and blue elderberry (Sambucus cerulea).

Note how some plants which appear well tolerated by budgies (lupine, dieffenbachia, foxglove) prove fatal to canaries, while some plants which canaries appear to tolerate (clematis, black locust) make budgies quite ill. Until more research is done, it is important to err on the side of caution and avoid any plant which may potentially be toxic. [external_footer]

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32 Home Remedies for Swollen Lymph Nodes

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Soaked in Epsom salts with a bentonite clay mask pulsating my face. Rinsed that and did a good treatment of raw Shea butter. Jamaican Back Castor oil in my hair and a castor oil pack to help my lymph nodes. Been sluggish and a couple lymph nodes in my thigh were swollen and sore. The exercise helps but this will too along with eating and drinking good probiotic rich foods and beverages. Drank my booth, ate fermented garlic, brushed my teeth, & then brushed my teeth again...🤣. Taking activated charcoal in the wee hours of the mornings to help stay healthy too. Everyone is getting sick around me and I am all up in the nope! Gotta take preventative care or suffer the consequences...😷 #selfcare #castoroilpack #hellokittyapproves #castoroil #detox #gethealthy #dothething #idontwantanyflu https://www.instagram.com/p/B9QjLg8h7uo/?igshid=1soviu2vsakn4

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Use Effective Home Remedies for Swimmers Ear

Swimmers ear is a condition where the ear canal and the outer ear is infected. It is also called Otis Externa. The canal is the tubular structure that extends from the outer part to the ear drum. The primary function of the canal is to protect the ear from any foreign particle entering it. water in ear after swimming. The outer part of the canal produces a wax. This wax helps trap the dirt present so the dirt does not enter the ear. The small hair present also prevents dirt from getting into the ear. The ear canal therefore acts like a barrier against infection.

Anyone can get swimmers ear, but children are more prone to getting this. It occurs mostly when water enters the ear while swimming and in some cases while bathing. That's why the name is swimmers ear. When this canal lining breaks or gets damaged, it allows the bacteria or fungus to get in.

The reason for a swimmers ear is due to the breaking of the lining. This is often caused by the moisture in the ears due to water. This happens mainly after swimming if the ear is not dried properly. Inserting and poking with buds, pencils, pins can also damage the lining. Usage of head phones, plugs and hearing aids can cause infection. Chemicals, dyes, shampoo, allergies, vigorous scratching is also responsible in swimmers ear. If the middle ear is infected and the pus drains to the outer canal, it can result in swimmers ear too. People with a low immunity or those who are diabetic are prone to suffering from this condition.

This condition is commonly caused by bacteria and in some cases by fungus. The symptoms are redness of the ear, inflammation of the ear canal, severe pain when touched, itching, ringing noises, swollen lymph nodes and fluid drainage. The hearing may be also affected temporarily in some people. Some experience slight fever too.

Antibiotics and anti inflammatory medicines are available to treat swimmers ear. Some home remedies for the same are

1. Heat compress: Take a hand towel and warm it against heat. Apply it on the affected area. Take care that the towel is not hot.

2. Garlic Oil: Put few drops of garlic oil and then drain. One should include garlic in their diet too.

3. Vinegar: This is a common home remedy for swimmer ears. Put few drops of white vinegar and drain after a while.

4. Baby oil: Warm the baby oil and put few drops.

5. Witch Hazel: This is an effective herb for swimmer ears. Dab cotton swab in witch hazel tea and dab this on the infected area gently. Witch hazel has anti inflammatory properties.

6. Echinacea: This should be taken in appropriate doses for increasing immunity and fighting with the bacteria.

7. Calendula Oil: This oil helps in fighting against the infection and killing the bacteria. Apply this for a soothing relief.

8. Castor Oil: Warm castor oil and apply a few drops.

9. Olive oil: Olive oil may also be warmed and put and then drained out.

Take care not to damage the lining by inserting objects. Avoid contaminated pools. Always wear a swimming cap and safe ear plugs while swimming. Dry your ear after bathing and swimming. Eat a nutritious diet to increase your immunity.

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Ayurvedic Medicine For Breast Cancer

Ayurveda teaches us that the gradual accumulation of toxins in our body may cause over time stagnation in tissue that may lead to the breast cancer. From the holistic perspective, toxins may come from various sources including our toxic environment, processed foods, lack of regular movement, and even suppressed emotions or emotional stagnation.

The key to maintaining healthy, cancer-free breasts resides in not only self-exams and regular screenings, but also your everyday lifestyle, including the following 8 steps keeping your body toxin free.

Breast cancer is cancer that develops from breast tissue. Signs of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, a change in breast shape, dimpling of the skin, and fluid coming from the nipple, a newly inverted nipple, or a red or scaly patch of skin. In those with distant spread of the disease, there may be bone pain, swollen lymph nodes, shortness of breath, or yellow skinits all. Its all problems can Solve easily with the help of Ayurvedic medicine for breast cancer.

Risk factors for developing breast cancer include being female, obesity, lack of physical exercise, drinking alcohol, hormone replacement therapy during menopause, ionizing radiation, early age at first menstruation, having children late or not at all, older age, prior history of breast cancer, and family history. About 5–10% of cases are due to genes inherited from a person's parents, including BRCA1 and BRCA2 among others.

Breast cancer most commonly develops in cells from the lining of milk ducts and the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers developing from the ducts are known as ductal carcinomas, while those developing from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas. In addition, there are more than 18 other sub-types of breast cancer. Some cancers, such as ductal carcinoma in situ, develop from pre-invasive lesions.

The diagnosis of breast cancer is confirmed by taking a biopsy of the concerning lump. Once the diagnosis is made, further tests are done to determine if the cancer has spread beyond the breast and which ayurvedic treatment of cancer are most likely to be effective.

Ayurvedic medicine can include:

advice on diet and special diets

taking specific Ayurvedic medications

herbal medicine

massage

meditation

yoga, breathing and relaxation techniques

bowel cleansing

1. Listen To Your Inner Voice:

Connect with your body and mind.  Take time to relax, breath deeply and fully.  Meditate daily. Exercise regularly.  Listen to your body’s voice and pay attention to its signs.  When you feel like going to bed early, do it.  When you crave some specific food, have it.

2. Take Good Care Of Yourself And Do What You Love. Every Day:

Indulge in a healthy diet, move, get enough rest and sleep, cultivate happy and loving relationships, and enjoy hobbies that make you happy.  Connect with your emotions.  Writing a journal or practicing the art of gratitude are wonderful ways to let your emotional energy flow.

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3. Take Care Of Sweat The Smart Way:

Use natural aluminum-free deodorants.  Antiperspirants create a blocking layer, which causes build up of in the tissue instead of its natural exclusion.

4. Free Your Breasts:

Underwire bras cause stagnation in the tissue by constricting lymph circulation.  Wear comfortable bras without wires.  As my brilliant teacher Claudia Welch says: “Save your underwire bra only for a special stagnation.”

5. Be Friends With Your Plate:  

Choose foods which contain plenty of prana or life energy.  Enjoy whole, fresh, alkalizing, organic, local, and enzyme rich foods when possible.  Load up on fiber and make it your habit.  Your body will thank you for it.   Avoid leftovers, GMO, processed, canned, frozen, fried and microwaved foods – all of these are low in nutrition and may be a potential source of toxin accumulation.

6. Spice it up:

Warming spices increase circulation and energy flow.  By following your individual body constitution (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) and seasonal changes, spices such as garlic, ginger and turmeric are beneficial.

7. Massage Your Breast Daily:

Pamper yourself with a gentle loving breast massage.  Use warm castor oil or sesame oil (organic is the best choice, if available).  Massages detoxify and stimulate the lymph system.

8. Avoid Toxic Cosmetics:

Know what products you apply on your skin.  Make sure to look carefully at the ingredients of the cosmetics you use.  Many beauty products contain carcinogens and endocrine-disrupting chemicals that increase breast cancer risk.

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make a post about skin care routine please ..

Skin Care Routine:

natural organic products for ur skin is a better choise. harsh chemicals can do damage to your comlexion and your hormone balance. Nature has a lot to offer to make us beautiful.

I wash my face 2x a day with Weleda Almond facial cleanser ( I also like products by Aveeno and CeraVe - whatever you choose, make sure it doesn’t contain SLS)

spray organic Rose water on my face 

dab face with gentle towel 

use a mix of ½ sweet almond oil and ½ grape seed oil to moisturize face and neck ( about 3 drops is enough)

message face and neck for at least 2 minutes ( watch face yoga videos on youtube)- it does wonders for your skin, i noticed that it clears the skin and gives it a beautiful glow and you’ll feel great  

apply 1 drop of tea tree oil to blemish/zits… 

apply coconut oil to lips

not really skin care but - apply a mixture of ¼ castor oil, ¼ jojoba oil. ¼ almond oil, ¼ grapeseed oil to your eyebrows and eyelashes using a clean mascara brush - they’ll grow like crazy 

make sure to drink at least 2 liters of water each day and eats lots of fruits and green vegetables. Carrots are also great for the complexion. 

once/ twice a week do a facial scrub using baking soda followed by a mask .

mask can be : 1. clay mask for purifying 2. honey mask for moistruizing and healing.

avoid eating junk food and salty foods and stick to a healthy diet.

drink 2 cups of green tea to detox 

massage your neck downwards, putting slight pressure on your lymph nodes to detox your face and help rid of toxins - this can also help in losing baby fat in face.

steam masks are so good, they clear up your skin, detox, purify and you’ll feel great. boil some water, add a drop of tea tree oil/ green tea bags/ nothing and place your face above the bowl for about 10 minutes.

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Caster oil packs - if you suffer from constipation, or just want a detox, you might be interested in this natural remedy instead of using unnatural laxatives that can cause havoc within your body and cause dependencies! This remedy helps draws out toxins from the lymph nodes, relaxes muscles and helps relive constipation. (P.s yes it's a Christmas hot water bottle 😂😂🙈 only one we had!) Materials: . Soft, clean, thick material like organic flannel, wool, or cotton . Castor oil . Glass bowl . Hot water bottle or heating pad . Old clothes that you don't mind getting stained . Plastic bag . Large towel Instructions: 1. Put on your older clothes. Take your piece of flannel and place it in the bowl. Then pour enough castor oil over it to saturate. 2. Get your hot water bottle or heating pad ready. 3. Place your towel on a flat surface like a couch, your bed, or the floor. For added protection you can also put down a garbage bag so that your bed or couch won't get stained from any oil that manages to escape the plastic cover. 4. Once you lie down, place your saturated flannel over the affected area of your body. 5. Cover the pack with plastic. Place the heating pad or hot water bottle over the pack and let it sit for at least 45 to 60 minutes. 6. During this time, you can rest or read a book. 7. When the time is up, remove the pack and clean the area with water and a bit of baking soda. Tip: You can keep the pack in a plastic bag in a cool place or the refrigerator. I keep mine in a sealed glass jar in one of my kitchen cabinets. Just add another tablespoon of castor oil for the next session. #detox #cleansing #castoroil #organic #coldpressed #natural #constipation #ibs #cramps #foodintolerance #youtime #worthatry #laxatives #naturopath #nature #healing #health #healthylifestyle #digestion #glutenfree #lactosefree #willtryanything

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10 Ways To Clean Your Lymphatic System

You could not recognize it, however your lymphatic system is just one of the most ignored parts of your composition. It strives to get rid of germs and battle infection. Rather than disregarding this import component of your body, below are some ideas to cleanse your lymphatic system as well as obtain your body operating at it's best.

What is Lymph, Exactly?

Of course you understand about your body immune system. It's creating white blood cells to maintain you healthy when a virus, microorganisms or foreign body enters all yours. But we hardly ever read about the lymphatic system. Lymph is a clear or whitish liquid in your lymphatic system, which is a huge part of your body immune system. You have a lot more lymph in your body than you do blood.

Lymph nodes generate leukocyte and also filter lymph fluid. You can in some cases feel the bean designed lymph nodes when they are swollen. You will feel them in your armpits and also neck. When you are ill and your doctor is probing your throat, this swelling of the lymph nodes belongs to just what she is really feeling for.

Why Your Lymphatic System Requirements Cleansing

The most popular condition of the lymphatic system is lymphoma. Particular danger elements can contribute to non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Some of these are hereditary threats that are past our control however some are ecological direct exposures that we could avoid.

Helping your lymphatic system run efficiently suggests that it is better able to combat illness. Given that the lymphatic system is visiting anything foreign as something to be removed, staying clear of overworking the system will make your lymph job much better for you. Instead of working to eliminate chemicals that we consume, it could eliminate disease instead.

Exposure to particular chemicals, infections as well as infections, persistent body immune system excitement and bad diet plan can all add to increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Once more, minimising the amount of stuff that your lymph system needs to function to filter out can assist it to be healthy to eliminate off significant illnesses.

Here are 10 ways to clean up the lymphatic system in your home:

1. Eat clean

Cleaning your diet plan could also cleanse your lymph system. Considering that the system wants to remove anything that is not expected to be there, preventing refined foods aids it to run much more successfully. This consists of preventing chemicals, fine-tuned sugar, fabricated flavorings, colors, additives, preservatives, etc.

2. Add water

Lymph liquid is mostly water, as is the body. Dehydration only stresses the lymphatic system more and also makes it less effective. Drinking your full liquid intake as tidy, clear water will certainly help your lymphatic system circulation well. Flush your system when it comes to a gallon of water each day.

3. Castor oil packs

Castor oil packs are utilized by applying castor oil to a clean cotton material and also positioning them on the body in a location that requires cleansing. The location is covered in plastic as well as left in location for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. You could check out ways to make an efficient as well as mess-free castor oil pack here. A lot of often the pack is put on the abdominal area for helping the lymphatic system.

4. Get Bouncy

Rebounding, or trampoline jumping, for 10 to HALF AN HOUR obtains your lymph liquid relocating. Moving the lymphatic liquid via the body gets it to the lymph nodes where it can be cleaned.

5. Practice Yoga

Yoga positions such as upper hands the wall (sitting with legs elevated), half shoulder stand (legs as well as upper body raised, arms sustaining the back) and descending canine (body in an upside down V) all action blood and lymph towards the heart. This quicken the rate of filtering and also cleansing of the lymphatic fluid.

6. Relax in a Sauna

Sweating with sauna treatment is another method to enhance flow, sweat out toxic substances and also boost lymphatic flow for cleaning.

7. Massage

Lymphatic drain massage is made use of to by hand purge as well as purify the body. Lymphatic massage likewise functions to relieve lymphedema, which is a build-up of lymphatic fluid in the body after lymph nodes have been eliminated as in bust cancer cells surgery.

8. Exercise

Getting blood streaming through workout likewise helps the lymphatic system to flow. Just strolling is an excellent way to increase your heart price and pump lymphatic liquid to where it could be cleansed in the lymph nodes.

9. Deep breathing

Concentrating on deeply breathing in to ensure that you can really feel the tightening in your diaphragm. The modification in pressure in your upper body forces lymphatic liquid upwards from the extremities, where it could then be filteringed system and cleaned.

10. Herbal Tea

Certain herbs are best for lymph purifying as well as a relaxing herbal tea can do the trick. Mix calendula, cleavers and also mullein in a tea to aid remove lymphatic toxins.

Safely detoxifying your lymphatic system will certainly allow it to execute efficiently and provide you the most effective possible immune health and wellness. This means, your body will certainly await battle the following time it deals with any kind of internal opponent.

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The Crazy Wonders of Castor Oil

Castor Oil is a marvelous and special healer. It has the ability to strengthen the immune system and heal disease (and is completely safe) yet it is derived from the same plant as ricin, a deadly poison with no antidote! Native to India, castor oil has been used for centuries for its medicinal benefits. The plant was referred to as "Palma Christe" because the leaves were said to resemble the hand of Christ. It was later adopted for medicinal use in Ancient Egypt, China, Persia, Africa, Greece, Rome, and eventually in 17th Century Europe and the Americas. The oil is a very pale yellow liquid that is extracted from castor seeds (Ricinus Communis). It is an anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and triglyceride, comprised of fatty acids. 90 percent is ricinoleic acid. This unique fatty acid is found in lower concentrations in a few other seeds and oils and is thought to be responsible for castor oil's unique healing properties. The oil's healing capabilities go way beyond moisturizing the skin! Since it can also strengthen the immune system, castor oil is considered a great remedy to treat the following major illnesses and ailments: · Multiple Sclerosis · Parkinson's Disease · Cerebral Palsy · Hair loss · Pain from Arthritis and Rheumatism It has also been found to help with many everyday problems such as: · Yeast Infections · Constipation · Gastrointestinal Problems · Menstrual Disorders · Migraines · Acne · Sunburn · Athlete's Foot · Ringworm · Skin Abrasions · Inflammation The Way It Heals When castor oil is absorbed through your skin, your lymphocyte count increases. Lymphocytes are your immune system's disease-fighting cells and are produced and stored mainly in your lymphatic tissue (thymus gland, spleen, and lymph nodes). Hundreds of miles of lymphatic tubules allow waste to be collected from your tissues and transported to your blood for elimination, a process referred to as lymphatic drainage. When your lymphatic system is not working properly, waste and toxins can build up and make you sick. Increased lymphocytes speed up the removal of toxins from your tissues, which promotes healing. What an amazing extra jump to cleanse your body of toxic junk How to Use It The famous psychic, Edgar Cayce, swore by the benefits of the castor oil pack. For all intents and purposes, the whole point is to add heat to the oil to stimulate the healing. It works all over the body. If you have a kidney problem, put oil on the kidney area and apply heat. A cyst? Same thing. Just add oil, heat, feel a little tingle, and literally watch the magical healing occur! I used it on myself and witnessed the healing occur overnight after doing this on my skin. You can simply rub castor oil onto an affected area of your skin. Or, you can affix a Band-Aide soaked in castor oil if only a very small area needs to be treated. For larger or more systemic applications, it can be used as massage oil, which is reported especially effective when applied along your spinal column, massaged along your lymphatic drainage pathways. But the coup de grace of castor oil therapy is the "castor oil pack." To learn how to do this, click here: http://www.edgarcayce.org/are/holistic_health/data/thcast1.html