My grandpa is suffering from arthritis in his shoulders due to that he does not able to move his arms. I have tried a lot of medical treatment but didn’t work. So i am looking for some natural methods for treatment of arthritis. Thanks.

What are some cons for expected mother or guardians of minor child to prevent them from refuse medical treatment for terminal illness?

I have been tinnitus sufferer for 8 years.  However, through using a variety of techniques I have had significant success in treating my own tinnitus and have managed to reduce the ringing by about 90%. 

Tinnitus comes from the Latin word for ringing and leads to the consistent perception of sound in one or both ears.  The noises can only be heard by the sufferer and can’t be detected externally.  The noises range from sufferer to sufferer.  Personally, mine us characterised by a high pitched whine very similar to the feedback when point a microphone at a speaker.  It can be a very debilitating condition.  Although most gradually learn to live with it, for some it can be a significant problem preventing them from living a normal life.

Unfortunately medical treatment for tinnitus is in its infancy.  In some instances where there is an underlying physical problem the condition is readily resolved.  For instance, tinnitus caused by excessive earwax can be removed by clearing the ears by syringing.  However, for most sufferers the symptoms are caused by nerve damage which is irreversible.  This type of tinnitus is very difficult to treat using conventional medicine.

Medical treatment for tinnitus generally revolves around helping patients to accept and learn to live with their condition.  The hope is that, with time the brain will learn to recognise that the offending noise is not a threat and gradually filters it out as background noise.  This is the basis for successful method called tinnitus retraining therapy.  The other option is to use a masker (device rather like a hearing aid) which generated white noise which hides (or masks) the condition.

There is little place for conventional medication in the medical treatment for tinnitus.  Medicines such as sedatives, antidepressants and anxiolytics may help although scientific to support use of the treatments is lacking.  Complementary therapies such as Ginkgo Biloba are also frequently stated to have a place in medical treatment for tinnitus. However, results from clinical trials are disappointing.

Personally I have achieved significant success in reducing my symptoms by trying techniques developed by other sufferers which have been established based on trial and error (sometimes over a lifetime).  Although evidence is only anecdotal the success that I have achieved using these methods has been quite extraordinary.  The benefits have been significantly greater that conventional medical treatment for tinnitus.

It’s hard not to be keenly aware that health care costs have skyrocketed - a week’s stay in the hospital for a few tests and treatment WITHOUT ANY PROCEDURES can cost $15,000 or more![1] So, it’s not surprising that an increasing number of people who need or want real treatment are looking elsewhere for a solution.

Where do they go? To places like India, Thailand, Panama, and Argentina. These countries have strongly emerging economies, and have correspondingly made significant investnment in their medical capabilities. That translates to quality care - second to none - at reasonable cost.

“Medical Tourism”, the name for the new practice of going overseas to receive medical treatment and perhaps get a bit of travel in on the side, is becoming a very popular option, for many.

It can make a lot of sense. Laparascopic, prostate, hernia repair, gastric banding, dental implantation, and other treatments can cost far less in say, India, than in the US - a tenth to a fifth as much. There is no delay in diagnostics and treatment, either. Diagnostics and tests are done in the same facility, the prognosis and treatment follow, immediately. Billing is easy, too - just a matter of presenting a credit card for the final bill, often determined by an up-front quote.

Of course, medical care is only as good as the doctors that perform it. There is excellent news on this front, as well. Doctors in India (again) are very active in the international medical community. Go to any major facility in the US, and you’re likely to see a large number of Indian doctors on the staff. Likewise, many Indian doctors are US trained. Doctors are constantly engaged in improving their skills, and in imparting those skills to others in the international medical community.

And, of course, the fact that you are in an exotic place, only adds to the enticement. The “tourism” aspect is a terrific adjunct - why not recover seeing the Taj Mahal, or Qtub Minar, or on the beaches of Goa? Why not, indeed. Facilities typically have arrangements to help you explore your new-found destination.

Medical treatment overseas may be just the ticket you’re looking for - if you don’t have health insurance or your insurance has determined that a wanted procedure is ‘elective’, or there are other impediments to your getting the treatment you want, it can be very much worth your while to investigate your “Medical Tourism” options.

As always, you should investigate your options and requirements as they apply to your situation. One place to do this is by participating in a forum we have set up for just such a purpose (see link in resource box.) The forum is free to all, you just need to join to participate. Treatment overseas adds one more choice to your set of options - an option that can greatly reduce costs, and give you the opportunity to explore another part of the world, while you’re at it!

[1] Source: personal experience.