Series 8: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are popularly called venereal diseases. They are contagious diseases, easily transmitted by sexual contact from an infected person to a sexual partner who is otherwise healthy.
 The symptoms of STDs vary, depending on the causative agent. There may be abnormal discharge from the sexual organ, with foul odour and itching sensations, as in gonorrhoea, trichomoniasis and candidiasis.
There may be ulcers and pinching sensations as in Genital Herpes Simplex, Staphylococcus, Syphilis, Chancroid and Granuloma inguinale. Thirdly, there are those characterized by the appearance of lumps and bumps in the private parts, as observed in cases of genital warts and Lymphogranulomavenereum.

Prevention
It should be well understood that when a sexually transmitted disease is diagnosed in a man or woman, the disease has probably already passed on to the sexual partner, it is therefore important that both should be treated to prevent re-infection.
 Also, it is strongly advised that any suspicion of a venereal disease or of possible exposure to infection, calls for urgent medical attention. In fact, prolonged cases of venereal infections have been shown to predispose one to more dangerous infections such as HIV/AIDS.

 Treatment
In Holistic Lifecare, it is strongly advocated that in order to avoid suffering in the midst of plenty, we must turn to NATURE. Some of the natural remedies being advanced for the treatment and control of sexually transmitted diseases include the extracts of local herbs such as Allium cepa, Sennaalata and Plumbagozeylanica.
 Professor Dayo Oyekole is the chief consultant of Mosebolatan Holistic Lifecare Centres in Ibadan, Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. For further information visit the website: www.holisticlifecare.com