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Xerophthalmia or disease which is caused due to deficiency of vitamin A in the body. The symptoms of this disease is the dryness of the eye and corneal epithelium because lakrimalis gland decreased. Seen lining the eyeball wrinkles and dull when the eyeball moves. Function of the eye was reduced to hemeralopia or noctalmia that the laity are called blind dusk or night blindness, unable to see in dim light. At an advanced stage because their cells so soft then its called as keratomalasia and can cause blindness.

The function of vitamin A actually includes three functions that function in the process of seeing, in the process of metabolism, and reproduction processes. Disorder resulting from deficiency of vitamin A which is prominent, is a disruption in the process of seeing these so-called xerophthalmia.
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Malaria is an infectious disease caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium and invade human erythrocytes. Treatment consists of eradication of malaria causes malaria vectors (mosquitoes Anophelini) and medical treatment to patients. However, when this happens a lot of vector resistance to pesticides and anti-malarial drug resistance is widespread and progressive. Development of vaccines for prevention efforts are also made​​, but until now there is no vaccine that can be used.

The malaria parasite’s life cycle consists of exogenous sexual phase (sporogoni) in Anophelini mosquitoes and asexual phase (skizogoni) in vertebrate hosts including humans. In Anophelini mosquitoes, Plasmodium will happen ookinet formation of micro-and makrogametosit in the midgut and then will develop into sporozoites that ended in the mosquito salivary glands Anophelini.
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Tuina (Tui Na) is an Oriental Bodywork Therapy that has been used in China for 2,000 years. Tuina (Tui Na) uses the traditional Chinese medical theory of the flow of Qi through the meridians as its basic therapeutic orientation. Through the application of massage and manipulation techniques Tuina (Tui Na) seeks to establish a more harmonious flow of Qi through the system of channels and collaterals, allowing the body the naturally heal itself.

Tuina (Tui Na) methods include the use of hand techniques to massage the soft tissue (muscles and tendons) of the body, acupressure techniques to directly affect the flow of Qi , and manipulation techniques to realign the musculoskeletal and ligamentous relationships (bone-setting). External herbal poultices, compresses, liniments, and salves are also used to enhance the other therapeutic methods.
Tuina (Tui Na) has a variety of different systems that emphasize particular aspects of these therapeutic principles. The main schools in China include the rolling method school which emphasizes soft tissue techniques and specializes in joint injuries and muscle sprains, the one finger pushing method school which emphasizes techniques for acupressure and the treatment of internal diseases, and Nei Gung method school which emphasizes the use of Nei Gong Qi energy generation exercises and specific massage methods for revitalizing depleted energy systems, and the bone setting method school which emphasizes manipulation methods to realign the musculoskeletal and ligamentous relationships and specializes in joint injuries and nerve pain.
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China has made significant contributions in the field of medicine and cure. There are many remedies that originated in China and have proved to be of great help in healing people across the world. According to the people of China, there is a universal life force or energy called “chi kung” or “qi kung” that pervades the entire human body. The “chi” flows via unseen energy channels known as meridians. As long as the flow of chi is smooth and unobstructed, the individual remains fit and healthy. But the moment there are irregularities in the circulation of chi, health of the person receives a setback. So in order to remain healthy, consistency in the current of chi should be maintained.

To have a sustainable flow of chi, Chinese medical philosophers devised several ways. Some of the best and eminent techniques are listed in this article.
The flow of chi or chi kung can be systematized by pinching small needles in the human body at specific points. This treatment or technique was termed as acupuncture. The basic principle behind acupuncture is to open the blockages to have a constant flow of energy throughout the body. The acupuncture needles are meant to puncture or open the points known as acupuncture points. This treatment primarily affects the nervous system of the individual. It helps in secreting some crucial hormones and other chemicals that are not adequately produced but are required by the body. Many diseases like asthma, problems in vision, paralysis, alopecia etc. find acupuncture a satisfying and good remedy. The diseases might not be completely eliminated but they are definitely controlled through the Chinese developed acupuncture therapy. The best point of acupuncture is that it has no side-effects, its harmless to go for it.
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