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Allergy

2010-04-08T22:04:00.000-07:00

An allergy refers to an exaggerated reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact with certain foreign substances. It is exaggerated because these foreign substances are usually seen by the body as harmless and no response occurs in non- allergic people.
Symptoms

Rash
Itchy, watery eyes
Congestion

Food Allergy:The allergens in food are those components that are responsible for inciting an allergic reaction.It is an abnormal response to food that is triggered by a specific reaction in the immune system.
Anything can be an allergen. Common dust, pollen, plants, medications, certain foods, insect venoms, animal dander, viruses, or bacteria are examples of allergens.
Reactions may occur in one spot, such as a small skin rash or itchy eyes, or all over, as in a whole body rash

Treatments

Allergies are highly treatable, although they are generally not curable. This includes diagnosing the specific allergen or allergens and avoiding exposure to them.
Medications available in pill, liquid, topical and nasal spray forms can help in a great way to prevent it.
It may include such measures as staying in air-conditioned buildings when pollen counts are high and using cool compresses on itchy eyes or skin
Allergy injections may be prescribed for people who do not respond readily to oral or topical medications.
Allergen avoidance and minimisation of exposure - including dietary management in food allergies, minimisation of dust mites with strategies in the home environment.

Anemia

2010-04-08T21:48:00.000-07:00

Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cell(RBC) count or haemoglobin is less than normal.Blood is of two parts- liquid part, called plasma and a cellular part. The cellular part contains several different kinds of cell types. The RBC are the most important cell types.The other cell types are the white blood cells and platelets.Red blood cells are made in the bone marrow and when they are mature they are released into the blood stream.Even though they are made in the bone marrow there are other factors which are responsible for their production.like for example iron is a very important component of the hemoglobin molecule,erythropoietin is alos one of the factor of producing the RBCs.
Symptoms

Fatigue
Weakness
Fainting
Breathlessness
Pale complexion
Dizziness
Headache
Ringing in the ears
Difficulty sleeping
Rapid heartbeat

Treatments

Dietary changes:some of the dietary changes are required to get protected from anemia.
Iron:iron is to used to make hemoglobin. It can more easily absorb iron from meats than from vegetables or other foods.Spinach,Peanuts, peanut butter, and almondsDried fruits, such as raisins, apricots, and peaches are helpful to build iron.
vitamin b12:Low levels of vitamin B12 can lead to pernicious anemia. This type of anemia is often treated with vitamin B12 supplements.Breakfast cereals with added vitamin B12Egg and dairy products are helpful in this.
Folic acid:body needs folic acid to make and maintain new cells. Bread, pasta, and rice with added folic acid,Beef liver,Bananas, oranges, orange juice, and some other fruits and juices.
Antibiotics to treat infections:some of the antibiotics are also taken to get protected from it.
Surgery:If there exist a serious or life-threatening bleeding that’s causing anemia, one may need surgery.If the body is destroying red blood cells at a high rate, you may need to have your spleen removed. The spleen is an organ that removes worn-out red blood cells from the body.

Typhoid

2010-04-08T21:40:00.000-07:00

Typhoid is a common worldwide illness, transmitted by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the feces of an infected person.This disease has an insidious affect by fever, headache, constipation, malaise, chills, muscle pain etc.It has various names, such as gasastric fever, the bends, abdominal typhus, slow fever, nervous fever, pythogenic fever, etc.

Symptoms of Typhoid Fever

The patient feels weak and exhausted.
Headache, backache, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite.
Temperature increases and remains high for about 10-14 days.
It rises in the evening and falls in the morning.
Skin eruptions appear, dryness in tongue and coating in the central region with white patches and inflammation of the bone occurs.
Mild vomiting
Abdominal tenderness
Nosebleeds
Joint pains

Causes

Poor sanitation, contaminated water and infected milk is main factors responsible.
Flies contaminate the food with germs and people carrying the germs can also spread the disease if they prepare or serve food.
Wrong dietary habits and faulty style of living lead to accumulation of toxic waste promotes typhoid fever.

TREATMENTS
Various antibiotics are used for the treatment of the typhoid.The specific one chosen depends on the severity of symptoms and strain of bacteria involved.Fluids and electrolytes should be monitored and replaced diligently.Drinking a lot of water may also be helpful in many ways.many of the home remedies are useful in treating this disease.

ACUPUNCTURE

2010-04-06T21:17:00.000-07:00

Acupuncture is the practice of inserting thin needles into specific body points to improve health and well-being.According to the research, it reduces nausea and vomiting after surgery and chemotherapy.It helps in relieving pain or for therapeutic purposes.It might aid the activity of your body's pain-killing chemicals. It also might affect how you release chemicals that regulate blood pressure and flow.

Working of Acupuncture:

It stimulates the release of pain-relieving endorphins
It influences the release of neurotransmitters, substances that transmit nerve impulses to the brain.
Influences the autonomic nervous system.
Stimulates circulation.
Influences the electrical currents of the body.

Conditions Treated By Accupuncture:
There are various conditions which can be very well treated by accupuncture.they are-migraines and tension headaches,sinusitis, common cold,addictions, trigeminal neuralgia,sciatica,arthritis,menstrual cramps ,fibromyalgia,low back pain,asthma,weight loss, infertility.
Techniques used by the accupuncturist:

Cupping - the application of glass cups to create a suction on the skin. This is to relieve stagnation of qi and blood, e.g. in sports injury.
Herbal medicine - Chinese herbs may be given in the form of teas, pills, and capsules to supplement acupuncture treatment.
Lectrostimulation - provides electrical stimulation to two to four acupuncture needles. Can be used for pain relief and muscle pain.
Laser acupuncture - non-needle stimulation of needles
Moxibustion - heating of acupuncture needles with dried herb sticks to activate and warm the acupuncture point.

Digestion

2010-04-05T20:45:00.000-07:00

Digestion is the mechanical and chemical breaking down of food molecules into smaller components that can be absorbed into our blood , for instance.They are of two types-external and internal digestive system. Some of the organs playing mportant role in digestion are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, gallbladder, pancreas and liver. The mouth and teeth are the first step in breaking food down. With their help the food is chewed and shredded. when the food is chewed the saliva is squirted into the mouth which helps to soften the food.Also it contains an enzyme that helps break down the starch in the food. After chewing the food passes down the esophagus to the stomach. The muscles in the esophagus move the food down the tube.After reaching the stomach, food is mixed with acids and with the movement of the muscles in the stomach ,the food is broken down.The food pulp after that is sent to the small intestine.Digestive juices released in the small intestine finish breaking down the food.Waste products and food which remains unabsorbed in the small intestine passes into the large intestine.this unwanted material is called the feces.It may take as long as twenty hours for food to pass completely through the large intestine.Then comes the pancreas which also plays a very important role in our digestive system which helps in secreting pancreatic juices containing enzymes.The pancreas also secrets insulin into the blood which is needed to allow glucose or sugar from food to get into the bloodstream. The largest gland in the body is the liver.it stores a form of glucose called glycogen.This organ is also where alcohol, drugs, bacteria and old blood cells are broken down and removed from the body and damage to the liver can lead to serious problems as this organ is extremely necessary to life.The gallbladder is a small sac on the underside of the right side of the liver. It stores bile that is made by the liver which is needed to breakdown the fat that is in food.The main hormones that control digestion are gastrin, secretin, and cholecystokinin.
Hence the digestive sytem is very important in digestion of our food in every one's life as the body can use them to build and nourish cells and to provide energy which is very important for the healthy life...

SINUS

2010-04-04T21:03:00.000-07:00

Sinuses are paired air cavities/spaces in the cranial bones. They are connected to the nose on the facial part of the skull where air passes and mucus drains. Often they are confused with sinusitis. Sinusitis is a condition that occurs when your sinuses become inflamed and infected. It occurs when one or more of the sinus cavities become inflamed due to several causes such as bacteria, fungi and allergies to pollen causing pain in the nasal area.
Symptoms

Cold symptoms that don't respond to treatment

Persistent colds with coughs
Head pain on waking in the morning
A low grade fever between 99F and 100F
Weakness or tiredness
A cough that is more prevalent at night
A runny nose (rhinitis)
Nasal congestion
Halitosis (bad breath)
Swollen eye lids
Post nasal drip
Blocked or stuffy nose
Congested feeling and pressure
Facial pain or swelling

Treatments

Decongestants:These temporarily helps in relieving the symptoms and also in healing process by draining the nose and sinuses.
Nasal Sprays:These products, including Afrin and Dristan, are decongestants in a spray form.
Prescription inhalers:nasal inhalers can help reduce its inflammation .
Expectorants: Medicines, such as Guaifenesin, thin the mucus so it drains more easily.
Antihistamines.: These medications help in avoiding nasal itchiness and inflammation by blocking the action of histamine and salt-water sprays. Dry-air heating systems and air-conditioning can cause sinus membranes to dry out, crack and become vulnerable to irritants, inflammation and infection.

CATARACT

2010-03-31T21:42:00.000-07:00

A cataract is a state that develops in the lens of the eye. They are made from a protein that has altered from its natural state distorting and eventually stopping required light from entering into the retina, the part of the eye that receives light.A cataract is a clouding that develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope, varying in degree from slight to complete opacity and obstructing the passage of light.
Symptoms:

The common symptom of cataracts is the blurring and worsening of vision.
The dimming and fading of colors.
Decreased night vision, problems with bright lights and sunshine.
Glare may also lead to sensitivity to light and glare, especially in bright sunlight or while driving at night.
Double Images :cloudiness in the lens may occur in more than one place,due to which light rays reaching the retina are split, causing a double image.

TREATMENTS:

Medicines such as naturopathy, traditional medicines, homeopathy and Ayurveda can be used to treat it.
If a cataract causes minor vision problems, patients may opt to rectify their vision through glasses or contact lenses.
Various herbs, exercises and therapies can correct this eye disorder.
Naturopathy treatment can be helpful at an early stage only when the initial signs of this disorder are seen.
Surgery is the only way a cataract can be removed and cured.

INSOMNIA

2010-03-30T21:59:00.000-07:00

Commonly referred to as sleeplessness, or lack of sleep, It can lead to severe fatigue, anxiety, depression.Insomnia is "difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or both" and it may be due to inadequate quality or quantity of sleep.The perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleepdifficulty falling asleep.Waking up frequently during the night or getting up too early may one of its reason.

Causes and factors:

Stress-related factors like personal events, such as losing a job, marital problems etc.
Uncomfortable sleeping environment.
Changes in the daily rhythm, such as a change in work shift or jet lag.
Acute medical illness or their treatments.
Chronic insomnia may be caused by Chronic medical illnesses - Certain medical illness can interfere with sleep, especially disorders of the heart and lungs. Other important physical causes include heartburn, prostatism, menopause, diabetes, arthritis and hypoglycemia.

Treatments

Melatonin - This herbal agent seems to be effective in helping transient and short-term insomnia.
Herbal medications such as valerian, chamomile, and kava-kava, are often used to help sleep, but long-term effectiveness and safety data are still missing.
Avoid stimulating drugs, such as caffeine and nicotine, particularly before going to bed.
Avoidance of heavy meals before bedtimemay help in it.
Take medications that may be stimulating, or those that may cause you to wake up to urinate long before bedtime.
Increase exposure to sunlight in the morning, and avoid it later in the afternoon.

Yoga

2010-03-29T21:50:00.000-07:00

The word yoga comes from the ancient language sanskrit word meaning "union".We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit."yoga" can be more accurately described by the Sanskrit word asana, which refers to the practice of physical postures or poses.Asana is only one of the eight "limbs" of yoga, the majority are more concerned with mental and spiritual well being rather than physical activity.
Benefits

The physical benefits are myriad. It keeps your body strong, as it involves all the muscles in your body to hold and balance yoga asanas or poses. The various yoga postures may lead to the strengthening of your feet, legs, hands, abdominals, lower back, legs, and shoulders.
Its stretching and breathing exercises improve your flexibility, helping joints, tendons, and muscles stay limber.Helps peoplesee a noticeable improvement in their stiffness, pain, and other arthritic symptoms by practicing yoga poses and postures.
Hatha yoga can bring relieve from chronic back and neck pain, since the poses and postures gently stretch and strengthen your back and neck muscles.
It is an excellent weight-bearing exercise that can improve your bone density. This is particularly beneficial for women approaching menopause, since yoga can help ward off osteoporosis, or thinning of the bone.
It is beneficial to the Cardiovascular System.
Yoga benefits anyone's mental health by helping him or her relax, and it is an effective form of psychological therapy.Also reduces stress and anxiety.
A regular yoga practice helps boost antioxidants throughout your body, resulting in a stronger immune system
It can help cure insomnia, as regular yoga practice leads to better and deeper sleep.
It can help fight fatigue and maintain your energy throughout the day.
It is an effective treatment for a variety of autoimmune diseases because it can reduce the symptoms these diseases often cause, such as stiffne.

DEPRESSION

2010-03-28T20:50:00.000-07:00

Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity.When the negative reactions to life`s circumstances become frequently intense and repetitive we develop symptoms of it.Persons of any age—children or adults, may undergo the depression symptoms.
Symptoms

Feelings of helplessness and pessimistic.
Loss of interest in daily activities. No interest in former hobbies, pastimes, social activities, or sex. You’ve lost your ability to feel joy and pleasure.
Appetite or weight changes. Significant weight loss or weight gain—a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month.
Sleep changes. Either insomnia, especially waking in the early hours of the morning, or oversleeping.
Irritability or restlessness. Feeling agitated, restless, or on edge. Your tolerance level is low; everything and everyone gets on your nerves.
Loss of energy. Feeling fatigued, sluggish, and physically drained. The whole body may feel heavy, and even small tasks are exhausting or take longer to complete.

Treatments:
Don’t rely on medications alone. Medication can be effective for severe depression, studies have shown that therapy can be as effective or even a more effective treatment for many types of depression. All of these treatments take time, and sometimes it might feel overwhelming or frustratingly slow. That is normal.Regular exercise provides natural, mood lifting chemical changes in your body. Nutrition, Eating a regular, balanced diet is important for both your physical and mental health. Stress Reduction,make changes in your life to help manage and reduce stress. Too much stress exacerbates depression and puts you at risk for future depression.

HYPERTENSION

2010-03-24T22:17:00.000-07:00

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the state of high blood pressure in the arteries.It can also be defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg -- a systolic pressure above 140 with a diastolic pressure above 90.Systolic pressure corresponds to the pressure when the blood propels in the arteries with force.Diastolic pressure represents the pressure as the force of the blood flow drops after the relaxing of each heart beat.A person with systolic and diastolic blood pressures consistently above the normal range (i.e 120/80 mm Hg) is said to have hypertension.It is a major risk factor for heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, impaired vision, and kidney disease.

List of Risk Factors for Hypertension
* Obesity
* Overweight
* Diabetes
* Age
* Family history of high blood pressure
* High-normal blood pressure
* High salt diet
* High saturated fat diet
* Lack of exercise
* Poor physical fitness
* Alcohol
* Alcoholism
* Stress
TREATMENT:

Vitamin C May Lower Blood Pressure
Too much alcohol affects the entire circulatory system as well as the heart. It can lead to high blood pressure, an enlarged, weakened heart, and irregular heartbeats.So avoid it.
Black walnut seems to show promise in the fight against high blood pressure.

MIGRAINES

2010-03-24T22:06:00.000-07:00

A migraine headache is a pulsating headache that is often one sided normally lasting from 4 to 72 hours and associated with nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, sound, and smells, sleep disruption, and depression.Research says that women get affected three times more often then me.this headache is experienced between the age of 15-55yrs.80% of the sufferers have the family history for migraine.

HOME TREATMENTS:

Massaging the forehead with primrose oil is beneficial in curing migraine. It works as an excellent anti-inflammatory agent, preventing any kind of constriction in the blood vessels.
Garlic plays a very effective role in migraine either chew a piece of garlic in the raw form or mix it with other food items.
Another effective method would be to have chamomile tea which is very useful in reducing the occurrence of migraine.
Taking lukewarm water enema also works in migraines. It cleanses the bowels, and thereby removing all the toxins from the body.
A mixture of carrot juice, either with spinach, beet or cucumber juice, helps a lot in curing migraine. Combine 300 ml of carrot juice with 200 ml of any other juice and drink it.

PHARMACEUTICAL TREATMENTS:

Dihydroergotamine (DHE) may be used for self-injection. DHE is also available as the nasal spray Migranal.
A combination product containing isometheptene (Midrin®) is not usually effective for migraine.
Sumatriptan (Imitrex®), a 5-HT agonist, is available in self-injectable, nasal spray and rapidly-dissolving tablet forms.
Other 5-HT agonists are almotriptan (Axert®), naratriptan (Amerge®, rizatriptan (Maxalt®), zolmitriptan (Zomig®), frovatriptan (Frova®) and eletriptan (Relpax®). All are available in tablet form. Both rizatriptan and zolmitriptan are available in an orally disintegrating tablet (Maxalt-MLT and Zomig-ZMT), which can be taken without water. Zomig also comes in a nasal spray.

Migraines can't be cured, but they can be controlled.The various factors which are responsible for is, are also reffered as trigger factors and the avoidance of these factors may reduce the headache to much extent.Healthful lifestyles like regular exercises and ignorance of nicotine may also enhance migraine management.

FOOD

2010-03-24T21:45:00.000-07:00

We all take food but do we know how that affects our health?we often take our diet ignoring the nutrients which affect our body in a great way.
Thus we should take into consideration the proper amount of nutrients in our diet. Nutrients are the substances derived from food during the process of digestion.Nutrients comes in three categories which are very essential for the body and these are carbohydrates, proteins, and fat required for the growth, repair, maintenance and energy. The body also requires fibre, vitamins and minerals which are present in varying quantities in different types of food. The amount of energy supplied by a nutrient is measured in calories.
CALORIE:The 'calorie' measure used commonly to discuss the energy content of food is actually a kilocalorie (KCal) or 1000 real calories. Different foods produce different amounts of energy. 60 to 70 percent of our calories are spent in just keeping us alive and keeping our heart beating,kidneys ,excretion, and maintaining temperature near 98 degrees. Another 20 percent goes for pure movement and the remaining 10 percent of calories is spent in processing food.our body requires atleast a minimum amount of 1200 calories of nutritious diet per day.
BALANCED DIET:A balanced diet contains different types of foods in such quantities and proportions that the need for calories, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients is adequately.Eating a well balanced diet on a regular basis and staying at your ideal weight are critical factors in maintaining your emotional and physical well-being.

COMMON HEALTH

2010-03-24T21:30:00.000-07:00

Common Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being of an organism when it functions optimally without evidence of disease or abnormality.There can be three identifiable aspects of health i.e the mental, structural and the chemical health.
The mental health consisit of emotional health, plays an enormous, and often unrealised, role in someone’s overall health and fitness state.
The structural health corresponds to the bones, muscles, organs etc, physically in good condition and not damaged – performing the functions properly they should perform.
The Chemical health is comprised of the chemicals in our body both natural and man made which plays a very important role in affecting our health.

There can be many categories of Common health:
Children's Health: Children's health encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of children from infancy through adolescence.some of the common health topics are like acne ,chicken pox,bed wetting,colds, asthma,dyslexia,dermatitis,leukemia etc.
Women's Health:During different phases of a women's life cycle there are many complex circumstances that exist between hormones, physiological changes, and emotional issues..The various topics related to a women health can be Anaemia,Osteoporosis, Mother & Baby,Endometriosis,Ovarian Cancer,etc.
Men's Health:Men's health is concerned with identifying, preventing, and treating conditions that are more common in men.This contains problems like Hair Loss,heart attack,Hernias,lung disease pneumonia,diabetes,liver disease etc.

ASTHMA

2010-03-24T21:24:00.000-07:00

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways making it hard to breathe. It can't be cured,even when you feel fine, you still have the disease and it can flare up at any time.It can however be managed with proper treatments, and as a result people with asthma can lead normal, active lives.
Symptoms:
* Coughing: Coughing from asthma is often worse at night or early in the morning, making it hard to sleep.
* Wheezing: Wheezing is a whistling or squeaky sound that occurs when you breathe.
* Chest tightness: This may feel like something is squeezing or sitting on your chest.
* Shortness of breath: Some people who have asthma say they can't catch their breath or they feel out of breath. You may feel like you can't get air out of your lungs.

Treatment:

Asthma is a long-term disease that can't be cured. Thus the ultimate goal is to control the disease. To reach this goal,- You should actively visit your doctor to manage your or your child's asthma.It is treated with two types of medicines: long-term control and quick-relief medicines. Long-term control medicines help reduce airway inflammation and prevent asthma symptoms. Quick-relief, or "rescue," medicines relieve asthma symptoms that may flare up.

Also you need to avoid things that Can Worsen your Asthma like pollens,alergens etc .

The Inhaled corticosteroids are the preferred medicines for long-term control of this. These medicines are the most effective long-term control medicine to relieve airway inflammation and swelling thats make it hard to breathe.

Quick-Relief Medicines:Inhaled short-acting beta2-agonists are the first choice for quick relief.

BALANCED DIET

2010-03-23T21:21:00.000-07:00

Nutrients are the substances derived from food during the process of digestion.Nutrients comes in three categories which are very essential for the body and these are carbohydrates, proteins, and fat required for the growth, repair, maintenance and energy. The body also requires fibre, vitamins and minerals which are present in varying quantities in different types of food. this is what we called the balanced diet where in you have balanced proportion of nutrients in you food.
A balanced diet contains different types of foods in such quantities and proportions that the need for calories, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients is adequately.Eating a well balanced diet on a regular basis and staying at your ideal weight are critical factors in maintaining your emotional and physical well-being.

1. Proteins, Fat & Carbohydrates.:-Our daily requirement of all of these is in a ratio of P1 : F1 : C3. In percentage, we need 20% Proteins, 20% Fat & 60% Carbohydrates. Body needs 2000 - 3000 Kcals daily for its regular work. One gram of protein & carbohydrate provides 4 cals each, while one gram of fat contains 9 cal. Therefore we need 100gm of proteins, 100gm of fat & 600gm of carbohydrates daily. The daily requirement varies depending upon the level of daily activity.
2. Vitamins, Minerals, fibres: Just like vitamins, minerals help your body grow, develop, and stay healthy. The macromineral group is made up of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, and sulfur.The body uses minerals to perform many different functions — from building strong bones to transmitting nerve impulses.
There are 8 vitamins required for the body vitamin A,BI,C,D,E,B6,B12,B2
3.Water:Water makes up more than two thirds of the weight of the human body, and without it, we would die in a few days. The human brain is made up of 95% water, blood is 82% and lungs 90%. thus for healthy nutrition one should take more and more of water.
Thus we should take the balance diet for the healthy wellbeing.

SKIN HEALTH

2010-03-23T21:12:00.000-07:00

The skin is the largest organ of the body and yet being ignored by us to maintain our skin’s health.One of its major functions is to remove a portion of the body's waste products by sweating. If the toxins escape through the skin they damage the skin's health integrity which includes the skin disorders like acne , eczema and psoriasis.about one or two decades ago skin cancer was a rarely discussed topic, and was usually a problem in old age people.but today, the threat and reality of skin cancer is very real. According to research approximately one out of every five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of his or her lifetime. Or we can say that skin cancer is the most common cancer that doctors see. Although we can keep our skin healthy by taking little bit of care.Following are the five tips for the healthy skin-

HEALTHY DIET: A Healthy diet is the best way to keep your skin look and feel at the best.Taking plenty of citrous fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins may help you in keeping skin healthy.Research says that a diet rich in vitamin C and lower in fats and carbohydrates may promote the skin looking younger.
AVOIDING STRESS : Avoiding stress can make your skin look more glowing, acne breakouts and other skin problems.Hence to improve healthy skin and healthy state of mind plan out things to do,to control stress by doing yoga and the things you enjoy.
TREATING IT GENTLY:Daily cleansing can make ypur skin rough so one should try to deal with it gently by avoiding strong soaps,daily moisturizing.
AVOID SMOKING: Smoking is one of the strongest reason of destroying your skin as it makes the skin looks older and leads to wrinkles.It narrows the tiny blood vessels in the outer layers of skin, which decreases blood flow. This depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients, such as vitamin A, that are important to skin health. Hence one should quit smoking.
PROTECTION FROM SUN: A longer time of skin to sun exposure can cause wrinkles, freckles, age spots and rough, dry skin. Sun exposure can also leads more-serious problems, such as skin cancer. we can avoid it by wearing protective outfit like full sleeves shirts brimmed hats etc,putting sunscreen when goin out from home

Skin is the major organ of our body and we should avoid the ill factors affecting the healthy skin rather then avoiding the maintainence of skin's health

HEALTH HAZARDS

2010-03-23T21:06:00.000-07:00

Many homes fall short of the basic requirements of a healthy home and may contain one or more hazards that adversely affect human health.Among the health hazards we may see our homes are those that cause and contribute to asthma like dust allergens, mold, and pests,and the toxic materials such as lead and chemical pesticides.some of the poisonous gases like carbon monoxide,radon are also very harmful.some of the health hazards are:-
CARBON MONOXIDE(CO):This is an odorless, colorless and a combustion pollutant gas formed when the carbon does not burns completely.When carbon monoxide enters the bloodstream, it reduces the amount of oxygen received by the body’s organs and tissues.causing harm to the babies,children,old people with respiratory problems.
DUST:Exposure to dust inside homes can have adverse health outcomes, like respiratory problems, asthma, allergic reactions.
MOLDS AND PESTS— molds like cockroaches, rodents, and dust mites can cause and contribute to asthma, allergies, and other respiratory illnesses. Since housing conditions can play a significant role in respiratory health, these health hazards can greatly increase and intensify susceptibility to respiratory illnesses.
TOXIC MATERIALS- The toxic materials like lead, asbestos, and chemical pesticides can harm our health in a various ways. For instance, lead poisoning in children causes reduced IQ and hyperactivity, impaired growth, reading and learning disabilities, hearing loss, insomnia, and a range problems.

HERBAL

2010-03-23T20:52:00.000-07:00

Herbal supplements are made from natural plants and are used by some individuals to supplement traditional medical
treatments.They are not regulated by the Food and Drug Agency (FDA)as they are not drugs.It is likely that some herbs improve certain conditions.
Many of today's pharmaceuticals originate from plants.The Digitalis, used to treat congestive heart failure, initially came from the leaves of the foxglove plant.Some examples of herbs and spices being researched include:

Capsaicin: The chemical that gives red pepper its fire, has been found to be helpful in treating joint pain in some patients, and may be beneficial for gastrointestinal problems.
Echinacea: It a member of the daisy family, is touted as a remedy for colds or flu. Studies show that Echinacea does contain substances capable of strengthening the immune system to fight infection, and may, in some cases, shorten the duration of colds and flu (although not prevent them). It may also be helpful in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Evidence of effectiveness is however quite weak.
Garlic: It is a favorite of health advocates. Some studies indicate that garlic may lower cholesterol. This effect is not sustained after three months and appears to be limited to raw garlic. The gastrointestinal and odiferous effects are considered by some to be quite limiting. Some studies show that Ginkgo biloba extract can stimulate blood flow in the brains, arms, and legs of older adults. This benefit is quite limited. As Ginkgo biloba can increase the risk of bleeding, its use with anticoagulants, aspirin, or anti-inflammatory drugs should be curtailed.
Turmeric: It has a mild, slightly bitter, peppery flavor and adds a rich golden color to dishes. It may also boost the immune system.
Ephedra (Ma huang) has been used as a dietary supplement, a stimulant, and a remedy for asthma, allergies, and nasal congestion
There are Black cohosh, evening primrose, soy,plant stanols, garlic, guggulipid, sugar cane extract which can help in curing many problems like cholestrol lowering,menopausal symptoms etc.

BENEFITS:

Various herbs can be used to treat health problems such as common cold, sleep disorder, allergy, weight loss, digestive problems, hair and skin problems etc
Herbal like Plantago Psyllium seed, Rhubarb Juice powder, aloe vera, alfalfa juice, chlorella, carrot concentrate and garlic can be used to cleanse the colon, improve digestion and food absorption and boost your immune system
Problems regarding the blood circulation and heart like high blood pressure, angina, ulcers, etc. can be treated using the herbs such as hawthorn, garlic, ginkgo, ginger, capsicum and motherwort.
Several herbals are often used together to enhance effectiveness and synergistic actions and to reduce toxicity.
The best thing about these herbal remedies is that they have very less chances of side effects as compared to pharmaceutical medicines.

HEALTH CARE

2010-03-23T20:42:00.000-07:00

The health-care industry incorporates several sectors that are dedicated to providing services and products dedicated to improving the health of individuals.Healthy living is not a big step, it is merely about making small changes in lifestyle, like adding fruits to your diet or having lots of water everyday. Disease or illness can really mean a downturn in our lives, but regular medical check-ups of family members can easily prevent serious medical problems and help us live a healthy life . `The health-care industry incorporates several sectors that are dedicated to providing services and products dedicated to improving the health of individuals.Health and health care need to be distinguished from each othere as both are different in a way that former is oftenincorrectlly taken as the direct function of the latter.... A Good health is independent of illness and hence be understood as the status of one's well being.Whereas Health care covers not only care but also all aspects pro preventive care also.. Nor can it be limited to care rendered by or financed out of public expenditure- within the government sector alone but must include incentives for self care and care paid for by private citizens to get over from ill health.
HEALTH CARE IN INDIA:Indigenous or traditional medical practitioners continue to practice throughout the country. The two main forms of traditional medicine practiced are the ayurvedicsystem, which deals with causes, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment based on all aspects of well-being, and the unani herbal medical practice. A vaidya is a practitioner of the ayurvedic tradition, and a hakim is a practitioner of the unani tradition. These professions are frequently hereditary. A variety of institutions offer training in indigenous medical practice. Only in the late 1970s did official health policy refer to any form of integration between Western-oriented medical personnel and indigenous medical practitioners. In the early 1990s, there were ninety-eight ayurvedic colleges and seventeen unani colleges operating in both the governmental and nongovernmental sectors. There is a forecast on the new health challenges likely to emerge in India over tne next few decades. Murry and Lopez have provided a possible scenario of the burden of disease (BOD) for India in the year 2020,based on a statistical model.
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DENTAL CARE

2010-03-22T21:59:00.000-07:00

Teeths are the most important part of our body and a good oral health involves more than just brushing. It's important to take care of your mouth and teeth from the childhood. If you fail to take care of it, you could have problems with your teeth and gums - like cavities or even tooth loss.Basic dental care involves brushing and flossing your teeth daily, visiting your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings, and eating a mouth-healthy diet.

The Healthy Mouth:Dental Care can be obtained when the teeth and oral environment are not only healthy but also when the food can be chewed thoroughly and without pain or discomfort and the teeth are not sensitive to different stimuli such as cold.Society also plays a very important role as the mouth must not give rise to bad breath, the appearance of the teeth and gums should be acceptable and must not create embarrassment.
Children's dental Care: Start to clean baby's teeth as soon as the first tooth appears and as more teeth begin to appear, brush the child's teeth with a soft toothbrush and water. and we should remember that tooth paste should be avoided till the age o two
Connection between oral health and general health: The human mouth is a home to millions of microorganisms, although most of them harmless. Under certain conditions, however, some can cause oral infections such as tooth decay or gum disease.If the immune system is weakened by disease or medical treatments, however, oral bacteria can cause infection in other parts of the body. Infective endocarditis and oral complications of cancer treatments are examples.
Oral Health Products: There is a wide variety of dental care products available in market like Toothpastes,Toothbrushes,Saliva substitutes,Interdental cleansers and accessories,Denture cleansers and fixatives,Mouthrinses.The Toothpastes and Mouthrinses contain therapeutic agents designed to control various diseases and conditions of the mouth such as dental decay, gum diseases.For older age people, dry mouth is a problem hence, the need market for saliva substitutes is rising.

ARTHIRITIS

2010-03-22T21:47:00.000-07:00

Arthiritis is a disorder of joints leading to inflammation.Joint is an area where the two bones meet which helps in connecting the moving body parts by its bones.It is frequently accompanied by the joint pains which is often termed as arthralgia.
Cause: There are many factors which contribute to arthiritis so its quite hard to determine the cause of it.Some of the risk factors are:
Weight: Joint damage is partly dependent on the load which the joint has to support, excess body weight can lead to arthritis.
Age: Cartilage becomes more brittle with the growing age and has less capacity to repair itself. As people grow older they are more likely to get arthritis.
Genetics:Exactly its not much understood about how much heredity or genetics contributes to the cause of arthiritis.However, there are likely genetic variations that can contribute to the cause of arthritis.
Treatments:
Physical therapy and occupational therapy can cure the joint mobility.Many drugs are used to treat the inflammation and pain related to arthritis. Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Motrin, and others), naproxen (Naprosyn, and others) and Voltaren,have very analgesic immediate anti-inflammatory effects and are much safe.

CHILDREN HEALTH

2010-03-22T21:18:00.000-07:00

Children health includes physical, mental and social well-being.Nutrition and fitness are the cornerstones of children's health.To give a child a start on lifelong fitness, one should take children's sports and other kid-friendly physical activities under considerations. You can also promote children's health by encouraging your child to eat a variety of healthy foods containing proper ratios of protiens,vitamin,and fibres.Other children's health issues such as vaccines matters too..Children get ill from time to time, and it may get difficult to know when to seek help. From fever to chickenpox, you'll find plenty of advice on common illnesses to help you through. Some of the common problems are-
FOOD ALLERGIES:It is a reaction by immune system to a normal amount of a particular food happening every time that food is eaten.The most frequent food allergies are gennerally due to milk,eggs,fish,nuts,citrus fruit,tomatoes.The symptoms are skin rash, vomiting and diarrhoea for no reason,asthmatic bronchitis or asthma,allergic cold.allergic cold (itchy, streaming eyes and nose).
ASTHMA:The mucous membranes in the small branches of the airways (bronchi) swell and the circular muscles contract ('spasm' or bronchospasm).More mucus is produced in the already restricted airways, which makes breathing a struggleSymptomps are a wheezing sound when breathing out,coughing, wheezing or breathlessness with exercise.
ADHD:Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) refer to a range of problem behaviours associated with poor attention span.It include impulsiveness, restlessness and hyperactivity, as well as inattentiveness, and often prevent children from learning and socialising well.
CHICKENPOX:Chickenpox is a highly contagious illness that is common in children. It causes an itching skin rash with blisters. The disease is caused by the varicella-zoster virus.It is a viral infection transferred from one person to another through direct contact
Above are the some of the common diseases regarding children's health some other are Epilepsy ,nosebleeding, depression.Regular visits to child specialists for promoting children health helps in a great ways.

DIABETES

2010-03-22T21:08:00.000-07:00

Diabetes is a chronic state where the body is not able to regulate levels of glucose or sugar in the blood, resulting in too much glucose present in the blood.Glucose is the simplest form of sugar, important in providing energy for the proper functioning and growth of the cells.It comes from the digestion of the foods and liquids that we take like for example foods (such as milk), fruits, breads, cereals, dairy and some vegetables that contain carbohydrate in the forms of starches and sugars
TYPES OF DIABETES:
TYPE 1: Type 1 diabetes occurs when the bodys own immune system attacks and destroys the islet cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, and, since these cells produce insulin, this attack reduces the level of insulin in the blood. or we can say that type 1 occurs when the pancreas stops producing insulin.Insulin injections are necessary to treat Type 1 Diabetes.
TYPE 2: Type 2 occurs when the body does not respond properly to insulin.This type 2 diabetes usually occurs in people aged over 30 years, but it can occur in overweight teenagers and even young children with a family history of diabetes.
SYMPTOMS: The symptoms are Excessive Thirst,Weight lose,Weakness and Fatigue,Blurred vision
Treatment:
1. Nutrition:Good nutrition is a key element of managing diabetes. What, when, and how much you eat all influence your blood sugar.
2. Oral Medications:There are six classes of oral drugs that are used to manage most type 2 diabetes patients: sulfonylureas,
biguanides,thiazolidinediones,alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, meglitinides, and DPP-4 inhibitors helping in maintaining glucose level.
3. Insulin:Insulin is necessary when treating type 1 diabetes. and Type 2 diabetes.

NUTRITION

2010-03-22T21:02:00.000-07:00

Nutrition can be defined as nourishment needed to keep an organism growing healthy .. A better nutrition can help prevent disease and promote health.There are six major classes of nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, minerals, protein, vitamin, and water.Proteins are valuable in building and maintaining muscle and organ systems. Carbohydrates provide energy. Fat are necessary nutrition for skin, hair and organs. Essential minerals and vitamins are supplied by a panoply of foods and perform hundreds of tasks, from maintaining mental alertness to growing strong bones. Water also is an essential nutrient in human body which is made up of 60 percent water.
EFFECTS:
The effects of good nutrition on the body are as visible as the effects of bad. The difference is that bad can destroy the body, while good nutrition supports and builds up the body.Thus our ultimate goal should be in building up the body by taking proper nutrition.the following are the effects of good nutrition
* Maintain normal body function:This includes better learning, proper balance and pH in the body tissues, to stabilize and regulate body systems like blood pressure, rebuild tissues, and maintain proper blood sugar levels.
* Maintain healthy weight:This includes proper blood pressures, less likely to allow diseases like Diabetes, heart malfunctions.
* Prevent disease:This includes prevention of cancer, tissue disease, parasitical invasions, bacterial infections.
* Pass along good start to future generations:This includes prevention of cancer, tissue disease, parasitical invasions, bacterial infections .Healthy babies, immune system,healthy pregnancy.
* Provide stress relief:It Reduces side effects of drugs, boost immune system, maintain calm and coping abilities.

Anger and Aggression

2009-06-12T04:48:00.001-07:00

Anger: Anger is feeling or emotion of displeasure and it also put negative effect on health. It increases heart rate and blood pressure of a person. Anger can be found through facial expression and body language. Irritability, sullenness and churlishness are due to stress and anger. Anger can be destructive when it is uncontrollable. Angry person may harms to other without any reason. Sometimes a person get angry when things go wrong in our life. If a person response with a positive or peaceful mind then he will find a solution of very problem.

Management of Anger:
1.Always think positive or in a healthy way .
2.To indicate feelings clearly and honestly.
3.Never abusing another person’s basic human rights.
4.Never bring up irrelevant material in your mind.
5.Thinking quickly and spontaneously coming up with new ideas and new views.

Aggression:Aggression that causing harm or pain psychological. There are two categories of aggression which include: hostile aggression and instrumental aggression. Hostile aggression are further sub divided into affective, or retaliatory aggression. Instrumental aggression are also further sub divided into predatory or goal-oriented aggression. Aggression can be direct or indirect, active or passive, and physical or verbal. Quarrelsomeness, aggressiveness, hostility, combativeness, belligerence, pushiness, forcefulness,combativeness and killer instinct are the behavior found in aggressive person.

Management of Aggression:
1.To defuse different types of aggression.
2. Prevent and deal with physical threats and assaults.
3.Clear about the facts of the problem and set clear expectation.
4.Know your rights and responsibilities.
5.Trust yourself and think positive.

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Drug Rehabilitation

2009-05-01T04:19:00.000-07:00

Drug rehabilitation: The process of restoration or medical treatment given by a person due to psychoactive substances such as alcohol, drugs and street drugs such as cocaine and heroin is called drug rehabilitation. Drug Addiction are categorized into three stages : preoccupation or anticipation, binge or intoxication and withdrawal or negative affect.

Drug Addiction are due to:

Acute Effect: Acute or recreational drug causes the action of dopamine and serotonin.
Stress response: Drug addiction are sometimes due to Stress. During drug use corticotropin-releasing factor activates the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis and stress systems in the extended amygdala.
Behavior: Drug addiction is also due to drug seeking behaviors in which a person craves and seeks out drugs despite the knowledge of harmful consequences. Behavior is result of the synaptic changes which have occurred due to repeated drug exposure.
Allostasis: Addiction of drugs can damage to our brain and body and the cost stemming from damage is known as allostatic load. Allostatic load creates a state of depression relative to normal allostatic changes.
Neuroplasticity: Neuroplasticity referred to brain plasticity or cortical plasticity and it involves physical changes in the synapses or formation of new synapses between two communicating neurons.

Treatments:

Pharmacotherapies: Medications such as methadone and buprenorphine used to treat addiction and dependence such as heroin, morphine and oxycodone. Methadone and buprenorphine are maintenance therapies used in stabilizing an abnormal opioid system.
Criminal justice: Drug rehabilitation is sometimes a part of Criminal justice system and people convicted of minor drug offenses may be sentenced to rehabilitation instead of prison.
Counseling: Treatment of drug addiction are based on counseling. Sometimes drugs addiction are due to chemical imbalances and that may be corrected through improved diet, nutritional supplements and leading a healthy lifestyle.

Health Supplements

2009-04-30T03:54:00.000-07:00

Health supplements: Health supplement is a product that contains substances like vitamins, minerals, foods, botanicals, and amino acid. They are found in pill, tablet, capsule, powder or in liquid form. Vitamins and mineral are organic compounds found in food and essential for normal growth but can be produced synthetically. Before buying the supplements, verify that the product is clearly marked with an expiration date and the products should be of USP standards. Health supplement makes a person to look younger, more attractive and feel better.

Some of the health supplements products are:

Homeocare laboratories: EZ-Slim and Weight Gloss are two products offered by Homeocare laboratories. These products are all natural and help the people to loose their weight quickly without any harmful pills or crash diets. EZ-Quit Smoking helps to reduce cravings from smoking.
Liddel Laboratories: Liddel Laboratories is to take care of the health of the body, mind and spirit. VITAL weight loss XL product is the natural way to treat the side effects of dieting. Brain energy product help to maintain a sharp and clear memory. Inf-Anti Inflammatory product help to relieve discomfort associated with inflammation.
A. Vogel: A. Vogel formulations are naturopathic and homeopathic. Echinaforce product develop a healthy immune system and natural resistance. Circu caps higher dose product helps to support circulation in the legs and sensitive tissues of the rectum and Arnica Rub is to relieve muscle and joint concerns.
Baywood: Baywood products are natural and help in making life better. Complete La Femme Maximizing Formula product increases the moisture content of the lips and reduces the fine lines. Natto-Z product help in dissolving unhealthy coagulation of blood and supports fibrinolytic activity.
Earth's Bounty: Earth's Bounty uses only the finest ingredients and never contain added color, salt, sugar, dairy, wheat and unnecessary products. Acai juice help in providing energy to mind, body and spirit and Gogi juice helps to facilitate the release of Human Growth Hormone.
Source Naturals: Source Naturals support each individual’s potential to enjoy optimal health. CM Complex product used by the body as emulsifiers and lubricants and Pancreatin 8X product that support digestion. Red Wine Extract product provides the heart-health benefits and NADH boosts energy and mental alertness.
Tec Labs: Tec Labs product cleanse the skin, ease the itch and promote relief. Tecnu product clean the skin externally. Staphaseptic treat your cuts and help to prevent staph. Corticool works for poison ivy, oak and sumac, insect bites, eczema, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis.
Ethical Nutrients: Ethical Nutrients provides an important foundation for good health. Bone builder capsule provides 1,200 mg of calcium per day and Bone builder contains an exquisite comprehensive bone support formula featuring microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate. Maxi joint provides a safer option for joint relief and Turmeric Flavonoid Complex product help to relieve minor pain and support healthy joints.
Cellfood: Cellfood provides a powerful stream of bio-available oxygen and provide nutrients directly to the cells. DNA RNA Cellfood Regeneration formula is an immunity- enhancing and tissue-supporting formula and Cellfood Oxygen Gel is skin rejuvenator. Cellfood helps in cleaning, toning and building the cells and tissues.
Flora: Flora roots provide quality, pure, organic products. Bija Goji Berries is an antioxidant rich in superfruit featuring important phytochemicals such as beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, betaine and polysaccharides. Bija Rooibos Chai Tea helps in relaxing & restoring antioxidant and digestion aid.

World Health Organization

2009-04-30T03:49:00.000-07:00

World Health Organization(WHO): World Health Organization is an organization for the maintenance and improvement of people's health throughout the world. WHO helps to direct and coordinate the authority of health and responsible for shaping the health research agenda, provide technical support to countries and monitor health trends. Its main objective is to stimulate the generation, translation and dissemination of valuable knowledge. It helps in setting norms and standards and promoting and monitoring their implementation. The mission of WHO is to preserve, maintain, improve health through education, nutritional support, health activities, management of disease outbreaks, response to emergencies and funding programs.

Various Programs run by WHO:

Yellow Card: It is issued by the World Health Organization and is an international certificate of vaccination. It is required for travelers for entry to certain countries where there are increased health risks. The Yellow Card Scheme is for collecting information on suspected Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) to medicines. It includes all herbal preparations and unlicensed medicines.
The International Radon Project: The International Radon Project is to reduce the lung cancer risk around the world. The people should be aware of radon risks and to reduce and prevent this disease. The key elements of the International Radon Project include: Estimation of the global burden of disease associated with exposure to radon, Provision of guidance on methods for radon measurements and mitigation and Development of approaches for radon risk communication.
World Health Day: World Health Day is celebrated every year on 7^th April. It focus on the resilience and safety of health facilities, the health workers who treat those affected by emergencies, protecting health from climatic changes, to reduce child mortality, improve maternal health and free from diseases like malaria.

Beauty and Skin Care

2009-04-29T02:35:00.000-07:00

Beauty and skin care: Beauty and skin care is the care of skin by using natural ingredients such as herbs, roots, oil and flowers and naturally carrier agents such as preservatives, surfactants, humectants and emulsifiers. Many people make their own products at home from naturally occurring ingredients. Natural beauty is healthy beauty and some of the natural skin care ingredients include: jojoba, sunflower oil, rose hip seed oil, shea butter, beeswax, witch hazel, aloe vera, tea tree oil. Ayurvedic skin care is holistic and considers the mind, body, and spirit together. Ayurveda advises to modify diet, exercise and lifestyle. Honey skin care is also good method to make our skin soft. It has ability to absorb the moisture and protect the skin from the damage of the sun's rays.

Tips to maintain our skin and beauty:

Drink plenty of water to keep the skin hydrated.
Avoid junk foods, fast food, too much of sweets, and oil food because these lead to weight gain.
Drink juice and milk.
Wear cotton clothes as they do not cause skin allergy.
Massage your body with oils.
Avoid ice creams, milk shakes and cold drinks.
Avoid repeated washing of face because it makes the skin dry, scaly and wrinkled.
Apply moisturizing lotion all over the body.
Apply lip guards and lip balm on lips to prevent chapping of lips.
Complete your sleep daily.
Do not use cheap cosmetic product only use standard brand on your face.
Always use sunscreen lotion when you go outside in bright sunshine.

Obesity

2009-04-29T02:30:00.000-07:00

Obesity: When a person is above their normal weight that are considered to obesity. Obesity is based on genetic as well as behavioral factors. The BMI is body mass index which describes the body weight relative to height, it correlates strongly with the total body. Obesity is also defined as an excess of body fat and that fat cells in a person's body increases which result in overweight. Overweight increases the risk of developing a number of diseases which include: Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack, cancer and sleep apnea. Obesity is one of most serious problem which leads to death and common in adults and child. Changing diet and decreasing physical activity are the two most important factor in increasing the rate of obesity.

Management of Obesity:

Dieting: Dieting is to achieve or maintain a controlled weight who are overweight and obese. Its main aim is to weight loss and to maintain a stable body weight. It is divided into four categories: low-fat, low-carbohydrate, low-calorie and very low calorie. Low-fat diets is a diet containing limited amounts of fat in one's diet. Low-carbohydrate diet is that in which foods rich in carbohydrates are replaced with with foods containing a higher percentage of proteins and fats. Low-calorie diet is a diet of 1,200 calories or less per day which result in 0.5 kg of weight loss per week. Very low calorie diets generally contain about 800 calories per day or even less to achieve significant short-term weight loss.
Exercise : Exercise is a physical activity that maintain physical fitness and overall health. Physical activity is performed due to weight loss, strengthening of muscles and also help a person to prevent from diseases like diabetes, obesity, heart diseases and cardiovascular diseases. There are three type of exercises which include: Aerobic Exercise, Anaerobic exercise, Flexibility exercises. Aerobic Exercise include cycling, running, swimming, walking, rowing and hiking. Anaerobic exercise include weight training, functional training and sprinting. Flexibility exercises include stretching. Physical exercise may help in decreasing the effects of adult and childhood obesity.

Eating Disorder

2009-04-28T04:38:00.000-07:00

Eating disorder: Eating disorder is that in which a person eats to satisfy a psychic need but not a physical need. People who eat disorders they are not in control of their needs and impulses and they are always tired, stressed or feel melancholy. They only eat for hunger and are not aware of their physical feelings of hunger and satisfaction. Eating disorders is kind of addiction as same way as alcoholism and drug addiction. They lack a natural control of eating and can also cause overweight.

Three types of eating disorders:

Anorexia nervosa: Anorexia nervosa is a very serious eating disorder because it may lead to death. It is characterized by a fear of gaining weight, self-starvation, and a distorted view of body image. It occurs mostly among girls and women. There are two types of anorexia: one is by strict dieting and exercising and other includes binging and purging.
Bulimia nervosa: Bulimia nervosa is a common eating disorder. It is characterized by a craving for food and common among young womens. People with Bulimia nervosa they cannot stop themselves for eating. Bulimics go through binging and purging and caused by excessive concern about weight control and self-image. Vomiting, using laxatives or purging are due to Bulimia nervosa.
Binge Eating Disorder: In Binge Eating Disorder, the person eats too much and don't get rid of the extra calories. BED patients are overweight or obese. In Binge Eating Disorder, People consumes unnaturally large amounts of food in a short time period and do not use any form of purging. Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, shortness of breath, liver and kidney problems are caused due to Binge Eating Disorder.

Treatments:

Psychotherapy can help our loved one to explore the issues of the eating disorder, improve self-esteem and learn healthy ways of responding to stress and emotional pain.
Dieticians or nutritionists are involved in the treatment of eating disorders.
An eating disorder support group can help our loved to feel less alone and ashamed.
Residential or hospital-based care are required to solve the physical or behavioral problems which are caused due to eating disorder.

Oral Health

2009-04-28T04:31:00.001-07:00

Oral Health: Oral Health include the soft mucosal tissue lining of the mouth and throat, the tongue, the lips, the salivary glands, the chewing muscles and the upper and lower jaws. Oral Health is free of chronic oral-facial pain, oral and throat cancers, oral soft tissues, birth defects and other diseases that affect the oral and dental tissues. These tissues allows us to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch and provide protection against diseases and infections. Diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, and aids can directly or indirectly compromise oral tissues.

The two common oral diseases are:

Dental caries diseases: Dental caries is also known as tooth decay or cavity. It is caused by specific types of acid producing bacteria which causes damage in the presence of ferment able carbohydrates. This is a disease where bacterial processes damage hard tooth structure and lead to pain, tooth loss, infection and even death. Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli are the two bacteria which are are responsible for initiating caries.
Periodontal diseases: Periodontitis involves the loss of the alveolar bone around the teeth and leads to the loosening of teeth. It is caused by bacteria that grows on the tooth surface. The periodontium consists of four tissues: gingiva, cementum, alveolar bone and periodontal ligaments. This disease is due to smoking and uncontrolled diabetes.

Symptoms:

Appearance of a chalky white spot on the surface of the tooth indicate the presence of dental caries disease.
A lesion which appears brown and shiny indicate the presence of dental caries disease.
Dental caries can also cause bad breadth and foul taste.
Redness or bleeding of gums indicate the presence of periodontal disease.
Swelling of gums and deep pockets between the teeth and the gums indicate the presence of periodontal disease.

Treatments:

Dental radio graphs, dental mirror and explorer may show dental caries.
Scaling and Debridement are the treatment of periodontitis which involves non-surgical cleaning below the gumline.
Twice daily brushing with daily flossing to remove the formation of plaque.
Minimize any etiologic agents of disease in the mouth.
Chewing fiber like celery after eating forces saliva inside pits and fissures to dilute any carbohydrate.

Deficiency Diseases

2009-04-27T05:03:00.000-07:00

Deficiency Disease: The deficiency diseases which may caused from insufficient intake, digestion, absorption or utilization of a nutrient. It may caused by improper eating and lack of nutrient in our body. This is also called malnutrition.

Protein deficiency diseases: Deficiency of proteins may cause Kwashiorkar and Marasmus. Kwashiorkar is a disease which is due to the presence of edema caused by poor nutrition and in marasmus, body weight reduced to less than 80% of the normal weight and height. It is due to war, famine, overpopulation and can reduced intelligence, mental retardation. Symptoms of Protein deficiency diseases include apathy, diarrhea, inactivity, failure to grow, flaky skin, fatty liver, and edema of the belly and leg.
Calcium deficiency diseases: Deficiency of calcium may cause Osteoporosis, Rickets and Tetany. Osteoporosis is disease of bone which has an increased risk of fracture and Rickets is a softening of bones in children leading to fractures and Tetany is related to muscular system. Symptoms of Calcium deficiency diseases include Bone fracture, young women loose their period, individual with lactose intolerance, individual with poor calcium intake.
Iodine deficiency diseases: Iodine deficiency can cause Goiter. It is swelling of thyroid gland which lead to swelling of neck. Symptoms of Iodine deficiency diseases include: loss of concentration, depression, weeping, swelling of the front part of the neck, irritation and protruding eyes.
Vitamin deficiency diseases: Deficiency of Vitamin A can cause Night blindness. It is an eye disease and may exist from birth. Vitamin B₁ deficiency can cause Beriberi .It is disease related to nervous system and caused by deficiency of thiamine. Vitamin B₂ deficiency can cause Ariboflavinosis. Ariboflavinosis is mostly seen in cases of alcoholic drink and can caused by deficiency of riboflavin. Vitamin B₃ deficiency can cause Pellagra. It can caused by lack of niacin. Vitamin B₅ deficiency can cause Paresthesia. Paresthesia is a sensation of tingling and pricking. Deficiency of Vitamin B₆ can cause Anemia and it is due to deficiency of hemoglobin. Deficiency of Vitamin B₇ can cause Dermatitis. It is inflammation of skin such as rashes and allergic reaction. Deficiency of Vitamin B₉ can cause birth defect or damage to a developing fetus. Deficiency of Vitamin B12 cause Anemia which results from inhibition of DNA synthesis in red blood cell production. Deficiency of Vitamin C can cause Scurvy. It leads to the formation of spots on the skin, spongy gums and bleeding from gums. Deficiency of Vitamin D can cause Osteomalacia. It is softening of the bones due to defective bone demineralization. Vitamin E can cause Hemolytic anemia and it is due to the abnormal breakdown of red blood cell. Vitamin K deficiency can cause bleeding diathesis and it is unusual bleeding and due to a defect in the system of coagulation.

Travel Health and Safety

2009-04-27T04:59:00.000-07:00

Travel Health:Travel health is branch of medicine that specializes in diseases and conditions that are acquired during travel. Travelers who travel in different countries should be aware of diseases and injury which are not in their own country. Travel health includes prevention of diseases such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, diphtheria, polio and other diseases required for travelers which are in certain other countries.

There are two services of Traveling:

1.Pretravel: Pretravel is a service which provide the best possible travel preparation to travelers and created to provide information, security and convenience to traveler when planning their trip, whether it is for business, on a holiday or visiting friends and family. It provide some offers which include: banking services, travel insurance, duty free, phone & Internet services, flights & accommodation, vaccinations and even travel books and it also include discounts, gifts with purchase and competitively priced services.

2.Post travel: Post travel is that in which some diseases present immediately after the traveler returns, while others may become evident weeks, months, or even years later. Travel-related illness relates to the person’s specific travel destination, duration of travel, level of accommodation, underlying medical condition, immunization history, infectious agents during travel. Post travel services include medical care and to obtain a detailed history of exposures such as insect bites, swimming in freshwater, animal bites, eating raw meat, seafood, or unpasteurized dairy products, and sexual contacts.

Tips of travel health and safety:
1.All luggage is locked including pockets.
2.It is a good idea to have a credit card with a relatively low credit limit for travel purposes.
3.Take out travel insurance with good health cover.
4.Have a first aid kit, including anti-diarrhea medication, antiseptic cream, wound dressings and pain killers.
5.Follow in flight exercise to relieve muscular tension and improve circulation.

Health Program

2009-04-24T04:34:00.000-07:00

Health Program: Health program is prevention, treatment, and management of physical and mental health through the services offered by the health professions. Its main aim is to improve lives through the prevention and treatment of disease. Health program include: public health program, children health program, safety and health program.

Public health program: The programs, services, and institutions of public health which help in protecting and improving the public health by medicines, health education, control of diseases and monitoring of environmental hazards. Its aim is to protect, promote, and restore the people's health through collective or social actions. Epidemiology is most powerful research method which is used to measure health status. Toxicology and microbiology are used to detect physical, chemical, and biological hazards in the environment.

Children health program: Children health program gives full health benefits for children up to age 19 and determines the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. The programs of child health should recommended that by the age of two, the child should give three doses of Hepatitis B, three doses of polio,one dose of chickenpox, one dose of H. influenza type b and four doses of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis.

Safety and health program: Health and safety organization help in maintaining a safe working environment and safe working practices. It is the responsibility of organization that employees' health is not affected during work. Health and safety program include: Management responsibility, Employee participation, Identification and analysis of hazards, Accident and record analysis, Safety training, Program Evaluation.

Diabetes

2009-04-24T04:31:00.000-07:00

Diabetes: Diabetes is a disease where the blood sugar or glucose level is higher than normal. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder and not completely curable but it is controllable. It is patient responsibility to take care of their diet, exercise and medication.

There are three main types of diabetes:
1.Type 1 diabetes: Type1 diabetes is called juvenile diabetes or insulin dependent diabetes because there is a loss of the insulin-producing beta cells and usually occurs in children and young adults. It causes heart disease, blindness, nerve damage and kidney damage.

2.Type 2 diabetes:Type 2 diabetes is also called non-insulin dependent diabetes or insulin-resistant diabetes. It is adult onset diabetes in which the beta cells produces insulin but the body is unable to use because the cells of the body are resistant to the action of insulin.

3.Gestational diabetes: Degree of glucose intolerance first recognize during pregnancy is called gestational diabetes. When a woman is pregnant, she produces more insulin than normal because her body is feeding more cells than normal. Women with gestational diabetes are at risk of obesity, glucose intolerance, and diabetes in young adulthood.

Symptoms of diabetes:
1.Unusual weight loss or obesity.
2.Exhaustion and tiredness.
3.Lack of concentration, memory loss & irritability.
4.Tingling sensation occur in any part of body.
5.Dryness of skin.

Treatment of diabetes:
1.Avoid eat foods made with sugar, bleached flour and other refined carbohydrates.
2.Eat lots of fiber.
3.Don’t smoke and drink alcohol.
4.New improved blood glucose monitor and hemoglobin A1c laboratory test to measure blood glucose control.
5.Do regular physical activity.

Dental health

2009-04-23T06:27:00.000-07:00

Dental health: Dental health is keeping our mouth, teeth, tongue and gums clean and healthy to prevent from diseases by regular brushing or by visits to a dentist. Teeth add the beauty of our face and also essential for health. Starting from the childhood, we should take care of our teeth otherwise we will suffer from cavities and tooth loss.

Keep our teeth and mouth clean and healthy by following ways.

Brush our teeth regularly with a fluoride toothpaste.
Use soft and good toothbrush which will not harm our enamel.
Eat balanced diet.
Avoid sugar, sweets and toffees.
Avoid junk food and fast food.
Avoid smoking, drinking and chewing tobacco.
Eat fruits and vegetables which are rich in minerals and vitamins.
Chewing is a good and natural exercise for teeth.
Eat diet rich in calcium and phosphorus.
Do massage of gums and teeth with salt mixed with mustard oil.
Examine our mouth regularly.
Visits to the dentist annually for getting our teeth tested.

Gum disease: Gum disease is also known as periodontal disease and is very serious problem nowadays. Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues and bone by a buildup of plaque that plaque contains bacteria which damage the gums.

Symptoms of gum disease:

When brushing, bleeding of the gums occurs.
Gums become red and swollen.
Bad breath coming from mouth that won't go away.
Formation of deep pockets between teeth and gums.
Loose or shifting teeth.

Treatment:

Antimicrobial Therapy.
Scaling and root planing.
Bone grafts.
Flap surgery.
Bone surgery.

Health Insurance

2009-04-23T06:17:00.000-07:00

Health Insurance:Health Insurance means insurance against loss by illness and it include doctor visits, hospital stays, surgery, tests and other treatments. Health insurance that pays for all part of a person's health care bills. It may be provided through a government program or private health insurance companies and can be purchased by a group of people or by individual consumers. Health insurance has various types such as Managed Care, Fee-for-Service Plans, Health Maintenance Organizations(HMO),Point-of-Service Plans (POS), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO)

Type of health insurance:
1.Managed Care: Managed care is used to reduce unnecessary health care costs by economic incentives for physicians, by selecting less costly forms of care, by reviewing the medical necessity of specific services and by contracting with health care providers.

2.Fee-for-Service Plans: Fee-for-Service Plans in which payment is paid at the time to health care providers and offers a person's choice of doctors and hospitals. Fee-for-Service Plans are of two kinds: Basic and Major Medical. Basic protection covers some hospital services and supplies and Major Medical covers high-cost illnesses or injuries.

3.Health Maintenance Organizations(HMO): Health maintenance organization is prepaid or primary care physician which provides comprehensive care for a person including doctor's visits, hospital stays, emergency care, surgery, laboratory tests, x-rays and therapy. Health maintenance organization plans are the least expensive and a person has to pay a monthly premium.

4.Point-of-Service Plans (POS): Both HMO and PPO combines to form POS plan. Point of Service plans have no deductibles and limited co-payments. POS plans have a network of physicians, hospitals, and other medical providers and requires members to choose a primary care physician (PCP).

5.Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO): Combination of Fee-For-Service and HMO forms PPO. In PPO, there is a small co-payment for each visit and present a card and do not have to fill out forms. It also requires that a person choose a primary care doctor to monitor your health care. Features of a preferred provider organization include utilization review, a procedure that resent as second-guessing and administrator review the records of treatments.

Exercise and Yoga

2009-04-21T05:41:00.000-07:00

Exercise: Exercise is a physical activity that maintain physical fitness and overall health. Physical activity is performed due to various reasons such as weight loss, boosts the immune system, strengthening muscles and also help a person to prevent from diseases like diabetes, obesity, heart diseases and cardiovascular diseases. Physical activity is beneficial for everyone and also improves the quality of life. Movement of the body and muscles helps in building and maintaining healthy bone density.

Types of exercise:
1.Aerobic Exercise:Aerobic refers to the use of oxygen in the body and Aerobic exercise promotes the circulation of oxygen through the blood. Exercise which include cycling, running, swimming, walking, rowing and hiking. These exercise improves Bone Calcium, increases Hemoglobin and improves in handling of Excess Heat.
2.Anaerobic exercise :Anaerobic exercise in which oxygen is used up more quickly and takes less than three minutes or so. Anaerobic exercise is the most dangerous and productive form of exercise which include weight training, functional training and sprinting. Anaerobic exercises build muscles, increase metabolism and joint stability.
3.Flexibility exercises: Flexibility exercises which include stretching. Stretching is important part of recovering from aerobic activity and also increased muscle control, flexibility and range of motion. If a person is more flexible then there is less chance to be injured during exercise.

Yoga:Yoga is an ancient art which help in the development of the body, mind,spirit and also improves the functioning of the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and hormonal systems. Yoga is a way of life and felling good. There are various yogasana's such as: Padmasana, Badda Padmasana, Garbha Pindasana, Vajrasana, Yoga Mudra, Pashchimotanasana, Bhujangasana, Halasana, Ustrasana, Mayurasana, Salabhasana etc.

Benefits of Yoga:
1.Yoga relax our body and calm the nervous system and emotions.
2.Focus, attention and concentration are promoted by yoga.
3.Boosts physical strength, stamina, flexibility and immune system.
4.Improves blood circulation and overall organ functioning.
5.Increase the flexibility and lengthening the muscles.
6.Brings down stress and concentrate on positive outlook of life.

Vitamins: For a Good Health

2009-04-21T05:32:00.000-07:00

Vitamins: Vitamin is an organic compound required by an organism in small amount. Vitamins are either water soluble and fat soluble. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve easily in water and fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed with the help of lipids. There are 13 vitamins required by our body which include:Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 ,Vitamin B7 ,Vitamin B9 ,Vitamin B12 , Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K.

Vitamin A: Its chemical name is Retinol and also responsible for transmitting light sensation in the retina of the eye. It is fat soluble and found mainly in egg yolk, butter and cream. Deficiency of vitamin A leads to Night Blindness and Keratomalacia. Some people taking large amounts of vitamin A then they are caused by disease called Hypervitaminosis A.

Vitamin B: Its chemical name is Thiamine and acts as a co enzyme in the metabolism of the body. It is water soluble and found mainly in pork, organ meats, peas, beans, nuts, and whole grains. Deficiency of Vitamin B1 leads to Beriberi and too much Vitamin B1 may increase the cancer cell.

Vitamin C: Its chemical name is Ascorbic acid and requires by our body to form and maintain bones, blood vessels, and skin. It is water soluble and found mainly in fruits and vegetables. Deficiency of Vitamin C leads to scurvy and too much Vitamin C may leads to Vitamin C megadosage.

Vitamin D: Its chemical name is Calciferol and regulates the calcium and phosphorus level in the blood. It is fat soluble and found in sunlight and fish liver oils. Deficiency of Vitamin D leads to Rickets and some people taking large amounts of vitamin A then they are caused by disease called Hypervitaminosis D.

Vitamin E: Its chemical name is Tocopherols and lower the rate of heart attacks. It is fat soluble and found in vegetable oils, wheat germ, green leafy vegetables, and egg yolks. Deficiency of Vitamin E leads to Hemolytic Anemia and too much Vitamin E may increase the congestive heart failure.

Vitamin K: Its chemical name is Phylloquinone and needed for the clotting of blood. It is fat soluble and mainly present in green leafy vegetables. Deficiency of Vitamin K leads to Bleeding Diathesis and too much Vitamin K may increases the coagulation in patients.

Nutrition

2009-04-20T07:11:00.000-07:00

Nutrition: Nutrition is the study of food and food is solid or liquid that has a chemical composition which helps the process of growth, repair or reproduction. Our bodies need food as energy to do normal physical activities. Proper nourishment and satisfactory diet help in developing and maintaining a state of health. Less illness and stronger immune systems are due to taking right amount of nutrients. There are seven classes of nutrients: Carbohydrates, Fats, Fibers, Proteins, Minerals, Vitamins and Water

1.Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates consist of Mono saccharides, Di saccharides or Polly saccharides. Mono saccharides contain one sugar unit, Di saccharides contains two, and Polly saccharides contains three or more. Mono saccharides and Di saccharides are simpler because it takes lesser time to digest and absorb but Polly saccharides referred to as complex carbohydrates because it takes longer time to digest and absorb. Large proportion of Carbohydrates are in rice, noodles, bread and grain based products.

2.Fats: Fat consists of Fatty acid and fatty acids attached to one glycerol. Fats classified as saturated and unsaturated. Saturated fatty acid contains no double bond between the carbon atoms but saturated with hydrogen atom. Unsaturated fatty acids contains two or more double bond in the fatty acid chain.

3.Fibers: Fiber is a carbohydrate that is not properly absorbed in human body. It consist of natural and man made fibers. Natural fibers produced by plants and animals. Man made fibers come from synthetic materials but synthetic fibers are manufactured from natural cellulose.

4.Proteins: Proteins are made of amino acid and it is arranged in a linear chain Our body requires amino acids to produce new proteins and to replace damaged proteins. For animals, some amino acids are essential and some are non-essential. Many proteins are enzymes that catalyze biochemical reactions.

5.Minerals: Mineral is chemical compound have a crystalline structure and formed due to geological processes. Mineral have highly ordered atomic structure and specific physical properties. Rocks are classified by mineral and mineral range from simple salt to complex silicates.

6.Vitamins: Vitamin is an organic compound required by an organism in small amount. Vitamins are either water soluble and fat soluble. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve easily in water and fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed with the help of lipids. There are 13 vitamins required by our body are:Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, Vitamin B12 Vitamin k, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B7, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B9

7. Water:70% of human body is made of water and it is essential for the survival of life. Water refers mainly to liquid state but water has solid state that is in ice and also has a gaseous state in steam or water-vapor. On earth, water is found in icebergs, rivers, glacier, lakes, ponds and mountains.

Weight Loss

2009-04-20T07:05:00.000-07:00

Weight Loss: Weight Loss is a loss of body weight due to diet, exercise and illness. Weight loss due to diet or exercise is also called intentionally weight loss which include the loss of body fat, protein and other substances in the body. Weight loss due to illness is called as unintentionally weight loss which include loss associated with cancer, chronic inflammation and malabsorption.

Tips to loose weight intentionally:

1.Eat at home rather than out.
2.Eat Canned vegetables.
3.Try exercise videos at home.
4.Walk more.
5.Drink plenty of water.
6.Eat high amounts of fiber and low amounts of fat such as apples and water melon

Unintentionally weight loss are due to:
1.Alzheimer's-type dementia can cause weight loss
2.Cancer can cause weight loss.
3.If overweight is not correlated with shorter lifespans then a number of illnesses cause weight loss.
4.Illegal drugs and smoking tobacco can cause overweight.
5.Diabetes can cause weight loss.
6.High blood pressure and Osteoarthritis causes overweight.

Prevention of unintentionally weight loss:
1.Avoid drugs, drinking and smoking.
2.Regular eating schedule can prevent a person from weight loss.
3.Protein shakes and weight gainers are good to increase our weight.
4.Eating plenty of nutritious food with adequate calories help to prevent from various disease.
5.Avoid use of multiple partner because there is a risk of sexually-transmitted HIV infection.
6.Exercise, Yoga and Games prevent from weight loss and make our body fit and flexible.

Drinking, Smoking and Drugs

2009-04-10T05:59:00.000-07:00

Alcoholic Drink: An Alcoholic drink contains ethanol and divided into three types which include : beers, wines and spirits. Alcohol is psychoactive drug and can be addictive. Alcohol consumption is sometimes benefit for our health if a person take in a small quantity. Then it lower the risk of heart attack, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. If a person take excess of alcohol then it puts a negative effects on his physical and mental health.

Effects of Alcoholic Drink:

Damage every organ and system in the body.
Increase risk of developing cardiovascular disease, cancer and alcoholic liver disease.
Damage central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.
Difficulty in walking, blurred vision, slurred speech and impaired memory.
Continued consumption of alcohol affects the brain.

Smoking: Smoking is the method of consuming tobacco in which tobacco is burned and the vapors are tasted or inhaled. Smoking is consumes through various products such as: Beedi, Cigar, Cigarettes, Electronic Cigarette, Hookah, Kreteks, Passive Smoking and Pipe Smoking. A smoking is a physical and psychological addiction and one of the most serious problem related to health in today's life.

Effects of Smoking:

Tobacco smoke can cause heart attacks and stroke.
Smoking causes many disease and is a slow way to die.
The tar in tobacco smoke can cause lung cancer.
Increases your heart rate and blood pressure.
Blood thickening and clotting are due to smoking.

Drugs:Drugs are the substances taken by person to enhance physical or mental abilities, to gain or lose weight. They are mostly taken by sports person to win a game by increasing their physical abilities. Drugs are harmful for our health because it causes aggressive behavior, depression, cardiovascular disorders and loss of appetite, constipation, and nausea. But approved drugs such as tablets, pills, injections, drops for eyes, ears, and noses etc are those which have passed all tests for safety and efficacy used in the diagnosis, cure, treatment or prevention of disease.

Effects of Drugs:

Increased heart rate and feel a tingly skin sensation.
Dry mouth, cramps, blurred vision, chills, sweating, and nausea are due to drugs.
Effects on the brain and emotions.
Depression, paranoia, anxiety, and confusion are caused due to drugs.
Drugs may cause hallucinations and intense paranoia.

Aids/HIV

2009-04-06T23:47:00.000-07:00

Aids/HIV: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS is one of the most serious problem in modern life. It is estimated that 2.1 million people are killed with this disease. This virus is in-active and can remain in the body of human for many years without causing any serious health problems. Most of of AIDS patients are bisexual men and drug users who takes drugs illegally by injection with a hypodermic needle.

Symptoms of AIDS:
1.A person can be caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses
2.A person with aids has a risk of cancer such as Kaposi's sarcoma, cervical cancer and cancer of immune system
3.Opportunistic infections are common in human body who is having aids.
4.Pulmonary infections such as pneumonia and tuberculosis common present in HIV-infected individuals but rare in healthy body.
5.Gastrointestinal infections such as Esophagitis and Diarrhea are present in HIV injected individuals. Esophagitis is due to fungal and viral and Diarrhea is due to the side effect of several drugs.
6.Neurological and tumor infections are present in HIV injected person.

HIV is transmitted through:
1.HIV is transmitted through semen, vaginal fluid or sexual transmission.
2.It is transmitted to blood-borne pathogens. Sharing and reusing syringes of HIV-infected person having a risk of AIDS.
3.It is also transmitted through from the mother to the child at childbirth.

HIV is not transmitted through:
1.HIV is not transmitted through everyday contact such as shaking hands or hugging.
2.It cannot be transmitted through mosquitoes and other insects.
3.Facial kiss cannot transmit HIV.
4.Sweat, tears, vomit, and urine do contain small amount of HIV.

Treatment:
1.Antiviral therapy or HAART which is very beneficial for HIV-infected individuals.
2.Experimental and proposed treatment is cost less and affordable for HIV-infected individuals.
3.Medicine such as naturopathy, Ayurveda, Yoga, traditional Chinese medicine, Herbalism and Meditation have been used to treat HIV-infected individuals

Various tips to maintain our health

2009-04-03T04:49:00.000-07:00

Maintaining Health: Health refer to maintain our body physically and mentally. Physical health means our body should free from injuries and fever. Mental health refer to knowledge, intelligence and psychological well-being. Healthy living is a best way to improve our health for today and for future.

Various tips to maintain your health:
1.Water is essential for our health, so drink six glasses of water each day.
2.Avoid coffee, tea and alcoholic drinks because it causes dehydration.
3.Avoid candies or sweet cookies.
4.Brush your teeth at least twice a day.
5.Wash your hands before eating something.
6.Regularly check up from doctor and observe the heart rate.
7.Eat fruits and vegetables which are rich in minerals and vitamins.
8.Avoid drugs, drinking and smoking because it reduces the risk heart diseases.
9.Eat broiled fish, chicken and low fats products helps in maintaining brain fitness.
10.Avoid multiple partner because there is a risk of sexually-transmitted HIV infection.
11. Loose our weight intentionally by eating high amounts of fiber and low amounts of fat such as apples and water melon.
12.Exercise, Yoga and Games prevent from weight loss and make our body fit and flexible.
13.Keep our body clean and fresh after the exercise session.
14.Having breakfast, lunch and dinner is very important for our health.
15.Go for a walk or choose stairs instead of any vehicles or lifts.
16.Always engaged in some work.
17.Trust in god.
18.Eat balanced diet because it helps us to maintain body cells, tissues, and organs, for normal growth and development.
19.Clean our environment from water pollution, noise pollution and air pollution.
20.Avoid junk and fast food.

BALANCED DIET AND FITNESS

2009-04-02T00:31:00.000-07:00

Balanced Diet : Diet that contains sufficient amounts of nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals to maintain body cells, tissues, and organs, for normal growth and development. Food should contain appropriate amount of energy and adequate amounts of water. A balanced diet is only key for promoting good health. Over weight and under weight result in many diseases such as such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Water is essential for functioning of the kidneys and for good health also. A diet is called balanced when we meet the requirement of both nutrient and calories. Caloric and nutrient requirement depends on a number of factors like height, weight, sex and age. In our daily routine we should take cereal up to 300 g, pulses 60 g, vegetables 300 g, fruits 100 g, milk products 300 g, sugar 10 g and fats 10 g .To remain healthy in life we should follow daily diet chart which include:

1.Early morning: Half a lemon mixed in a glass of water and a teaspoon of honey.
2.Breakfast: Carbohydrates, wheat bread, chapati, cereals and a cup of milk.
3.Lunch:a. Salad of raw vegetable such as carrot, cabbage, tomatoes,fruits and boiled vegetables
b. Wheat or rice
c. Grain vegetables such as Beans, Dal, Peas and lightly cooked vegetables
4.Mid afternoon: a. A glass of juice or tea
b. Some fruits
5.Dinner: a. Start with some vegetable soup.
b. Wheat or rice
c. Grain vegetable and cooked green vegetables
d. Fruit salad and carrot
e. Light dessert having low sugar

Fitness:Exercise and proper nutrition helps a body to remain fit. Fitness means ability to meet the demands of a physical task. It has four main components: strength, speed, stamina and flexibility. Fitness is of two types: Physical fitness and Brain fitness.

Physical fitness :Physical fitness is maintain by doing following exercises:
1.Running Exercise
2.Hiking Exercise
3.Biking Exercise
4.Walking Exercise
5.Swimming Exercise
6.Rowing Exercise

Brain fitness: Posit Science cognitive training programs are essential for brain fitness. They teach compensatory tricks and increase the memory of a person. To maintain the brain fitness, a person should eat fish because it makes brain healthy by reducing inflammation. Vitamins B6 and B12 can stave off decline and dementia and vitamins E and C remove the oxidative stress of older brains.

Health related diseases and its prevention

2009-04-01T04:16:00.000-07:00

Health: Health science is the branch of science that is focused on human function and how to prevent and cure health related diseases. Science have been trying to keep us healthy and develop new techniques to fight from diseases. Some of the health related diseases and its prevention are as follow:

1.Allergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system and these foreign substances are usually harmless. The substances that trigger allergy are called allergen. Allergic reaction causes some symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, runny nose, sore throat, diarrhea, vomiting and itching. The common allergic conditions include:
a. Asthma: Asthma is a breathing problem which limits the flow of air in and out of the lungs. Some common symptoms include Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Coughing, Chest tightness.
b. Allergic eyes:Reaction to foreign substances by the immune system of the eyes. It is some times due to pollen, animal dander, perfumes and cosmetics, air pollution and smoke. It causes allergic reaction such as itching and red eyes.
c. Allergic shocks: Allergic shocks is a life-threatening reaction which result in a drop in blood pressure. Some of the symptoms include:Swelling of the throat, Low blood pressure and shock, Stomach pain, nausea and vomiting.
Prevention:
1.Metered-dose inhalers are the most widely used method, but dry powder inhalers are becoming popular to control asthma
2.The prevention for allergic eyes is avoiding exposure to an allergen and give anti-inflammatory drops, eye drops of medicine that stop mast cells.
3.The primary treatment for allergic shocks is administration of epinephrine which is also referred to adrenaline. Epinephrine stimulates the heart to continue beating and may be life-saving technique.

2.Cancer :Our body forms new cell and replacing old cells that die but sometimes this process goes wrong in our body. New cells grow even our body don't need them, and old cells don't die. These extra cells can form a mass called a tumor or malignant. Cells from malignant tumors can destroy nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body result in cancer. Symptoms of cancer include fever, extreme tiredness ,weight loss, pain, skin changes, white spot on the tongue, unusual bleeding, lump in the breast, indigestion and nagging cough.

Prevention:
1.Chemotherapy have had some positive results to control the cancer.
2.Avoid drinking, smoking and tobacco use because it result in lung cancer.
3.Diets rich in fruits and vegetables protect us against many cancers such as o esophagus, colorectum, breast, endometrium and kidney.
4.Regular physical activity reduces the risk of cancer.

Environmental Pollution and Its Control

2009-03-31T03:11:00.000-07:00

Environmental Pollution: Contaminants present in an environment which causes harm to our ecosystem and human health is called pollution. Pollutants are the elements of pollution basically called foreign substances that pollutes air, water or soil. There are many forms of pollutions which include air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, soil pollution and thermal pollution

Air pollution: Substance present in air that cause harm to humans and the environment which can be in the form of solid particles, liquid and gases. Pollutants can either primary or secondary. Primary pollutants directly emitted from a volcanic eruption and secondary pollutants does not emitted directly but they emit when primary pollutants reacts with other substances in air. Air pollution which causes asthma, pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections in our body. Air pollution is due to smoke of power plant, dust, fuel-burning substances, motor vehicles and volcanic eruptions
Water pollution: Water pollution present in water bodies such as lakes, river, oceans and ground water .Contaminants which include organic and in-organic substances present in water leading to pollution. Organic substances include detergents, insecticides, petroleum, volatile compound, disinfection products and cosmetic product. In-organic substances includes ammonia, acidity, fertilizers and industrial by products.
Noise pollution: Unwanted sound that disturb the balance of human life. Physiological and psychological health is damaged by noise pollution. It causes aggression, high stress, sleep disturbances and hyper tension. It is due to loud speaker, roadway noise, aircraft noise and industrial noise.
Soil pollution: Soil pollution is caused by man-made chemicals or due to some natural phenomenon. Mostly, it is due to the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, agricultural runoff waters, industrial waste materials, acidic precipitates, and radioactive fallout. Soil gives us organic and in-organic substances and they both are very essential for health of human beings. Headache, physical fatigue, eye irritation and skin rash are due to soil pollution.

Control:

Air pollution can be controlled by using electrostatic air cleaner device which filters and remove particulate matter such as dust and smoke from the air.
Water pollution can be controlled by reducing the velocity ,pollutant discharges , low of storm water. It can be treated by municipal facilities and storm water management facilities.
Noise pollution can be controlled by using noise barrier, limitation of vehicle speeds and use of traffic controls.
Soil pollution can be controlled by planned urbanization, safe disposal, safer land use, controlled developmental activities and recovery of resources like metals, plastics, etc for recycling and reuse.

General Health

2009-03-30T02:53:00.001-07:00

Women's Health: In this modern world, it is important for a women's to remain healthy. Women's should eat fruits and vegetables which are rich in minerals and vitamins because it reduce the risk of breast cancer and other diseases. Smoking and drinking is injurious for her health because if a women is pregnant, it put a negative impact on her baby. It is very important for her to remain fit, to lose her weight by doing regular exercise. Drinking enough water prevent her from dehydration.

Men's Health: Men's health is equally important as women's health. Good health is a key for happy life. So a person should adopt a simple life style. Natural and simple lifestyle makes a person to feel better, to live better and to look better. Adopting that balanced diet which is rich in nutrition and low in calories makes a man physically and mentally fit. Men's diet is more than women's diet because they have much more capacity to eat than women's. A man who eat broiled fish, chicken and low fats products has a less risk of Alzheimer disease. Regular exercises, avoid drinking and smoking reduces the risk of dying of heart diseases.

Children's Health: Parents should know the basics to keep their child physically and mentally healthy. They should give proper food to their child and get a regular checkup from doctor. They should also take care that their child must get enough sleep and do exercise regularly. Some of the health tips that every parent should give to their child are as follows:
1.Increase water intake.
2.Exercise regularly
3.Read books.
4.Eat nutritious food
5.Trust in god.

Health over 50: Aging is a normal part of life and elderly population is increasing day by day because they play active role in maintaining their own health. Communities offer many programs for promoting senior health and company also offer in-home personal care services. Meals-on-wheels program is for elderly people who are not able to make their own food. Nutritious and healthy food is delivered to their home either for free or on sliding scale. Exercise and yoga strengthen their body and make them to live longer life. Regular visits to the doctor also help them to free from diseases.

Health and Healthy living

2009-03-25T23:56:00.000-07:00

Health and Healthy living: Health refer to maintain our body physically and mentally. Physical health means our body should free from injuries and fever. Mental health refer to knowledge, intelligence and psychological well-being. Healthy living is a best way to improve our health. It is taking responsibilities and making good health for today and future. Eating balanced diet and regular exercise not only make our body fit but also help us to live a longer life. For healthy living it is essential to have a healthy mind. As we know that our brain control our body if our brain is out of balance then our body is also out of balance.

First Aid: First Aid is a first step to provide to an injured or sick person before any medical care. It is simple and life-saving techniques done by a layman person to sick person. It is step in which a person know to react to a common injury such as strikes and collision, cuts and tears, bites and stings. Every person should have a first aid kit and also have items which we need in first aid kit.

Doctor's Advice:This is a second step if a person has met with some serious injury. It is medical treatment given by doctor to a patient if a person met with serious accident. Regular check ups are also very important to improve our good health. It is a only way to detect our illness at early stage. Regular check ups include: Medical history, Physical history and Counseling.

* Medical history include:
Our diet
Medication
we are taking Exercise
Sexual behavior
Alcohol and tobacco use

* History include:
Height
Weight
Blood pressure
Heart beats
Lungs

Counseling:This is final step in which a doctor talk to a person to improve his health. In this a doctor advice what lab tests a person need and what habits a person should change to improve his health.