Ping Yahoo November 2009 ~ HEALTH CARE

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Monday, November 30, 2009

Smoking Diseases


Your body is affected gradually due to the nicotine entering the body every time when you smoke a cigarette. If you smoke for a long period, then your body will develop health problems like organ damage, heart disease and cancer. Each cigarette reduces 5 to 20 minutes of your life.

Bone Problems

Smokers loose bone density, so the risk of osteoporosis increases and the bone may break. As the lung function is reduced, smokers are less active than non-smokers.

Teen Age Smoking Problems

* Bad Breath: smoking leaves the smoker with a condition called halitosis. The breath is bad for a smoker who smokes a cigarette, a cigar or a pipe.
* Performance Of An Athlete Is Reduced: physical problems like rapid heart beats, shortness of breath are found in the athletes those who smoke. So their performance is less when compared with a non-smoker.
* High Injury Risk and Slow Healing Time: The smoke produces collagen. It affects the tendons and ligaments. The healing time is much slower than the non-smokers.
* Bad Skin: the oxygen and nutrient supply to the skin is prevented due to the restriction of blood vessels. The smoker’s skin gets affected.
* Illness: Cold, Bronchitis, Flue, Pneumonia can affect the smokers easily. It becomes worse if you suffer from asthma.

Stay Smoke Free:

Any form of tobacco is hazardous weather it is a cigarette, pipes, cigar or smokeless tobacco. You can reduce the number of cigarettes daily and at last you can quit. You will feel harder for the first few days while quitting process is going on. More energy, better performance, more cash, better looks are confirmed if you quit smoking. More life without any disease is the highest reward when you quit smoking.

Adverse Effects of Sunbathing


Take pleasure in the sun considered be the most delightful way to spend a holiday or even just one hour or two. But almost all of us have suffered from sunburn at some time in his/her lives. This condition is extremely itchy and painful. Too much time spend under the sun can also lead to headaches, skin pain and also increase the risk of serious diseases such as cancer.Although researchers have linked vitamin D deficiency with cancer and other health conditions like osteoporosis and osteomalacia, hypertension, heart diseases and diabetes in adults and rickets in children. It has been recorded that each year fifty to sixty thousands individuals in U.S. die prematurely from cancers caused by lack of
vitamin D

Though previous studies have established that vitamin D and sun exposure can protect against infectious diseases but according to the FDA, approximately 1 in 5 people in the U. S. will be diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives. The most important, preventable cause of skin cancer is extreme exposure to the sun rays.

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is known to be an important cause of skin cancers. As these rays induce DNA damage, however for the non-melanoma skin cancers, cumulative sun exposure is believed to be essential. The prevalence of all skin cancers is rising day by day.

Previous researches in Sweden and Australia have shown that, educational programs bring significant changes in people’s opinions and acuities about skin cancer, sunlight, sun beds and sun tanning. Studies indicate that youngsters have awareness of the risks associated with sunbathing but they still expose themselves to sun without any caution.

The risks are particularly acute for:

* Caucasians who are at greater risk than other ethnic origins.
* Those people who have had excessive ultraviolet radiation exposure from the sun without any protection such as any use of sunscreen.
* Fair skin people, which have 20 times more chances to develop skin cancer of any kind.
* It has been proven that men have 2 to 3 times elevated chances than women to develop basal cell and squamous cell cancers.
* Those who have family history of skin cancers.
* Children, which have highly sensitive and reactive skin than adults. Playing with the sand and swimming in sea water can remove the protection. This is why children need special care while enjoying on beach.

Skin cancer’s impact is also distinguishable as it has occurred mostly to younger than those of most other cancers. “Average age of skin-cancer diagnosis is 49, and victims in their teens, 20s and 30s are not uncommon.

Premature Aging

The most obvious result of UV radiation on human skin is premature aging. The United States Environmental Protection Agency reports that up to 90% of the wrinkles and brown spots we observe on our faces are not actually age related, but are caused directly by sun exposure.

PREVENT TO Piles

Piles

Hemorrhoids or piles are linked with the veins of the anus or rectum inflammation or swelling. You can also call it pilescushions on the inner side of anal canal. It’s quite a painful condition. Medical as well as natural remedies are quite useful for treating or curing piles.

Reasons behind piles are:

• Sometimes among men because of some posture a heavy pressure is exerted at the rectal veins which can trigger the problem.

• In a few cases excessive mental stress as well as physical exercises can also make the situation worse.

• Because of excessive constipation piles may occur.

• It can also occur because of hereditary or sometimes even because of inborn feebleness of the vein walls.

• Such a condition can also occur because of the continuous bowel disorder & obesity.

• Because of the dysentery such ailment can also trigger up.

• Standing or sitting for a long period of time (in one position) can create pressure over your abdomen & it them leads to the hemorrhoids.

• During pregnancy, some hormonal changes can also lead to the hemorrhoids.

Effective ways to get rid of piles:

• Always purchase some soft or wet toilet papers. Make sure that your toilet paper is not containing any alcohol or perfume that can enhance the irritation.

• Use warm water for getting some effective relief from swelling as well as itching. It will also be able to wash the mucus as well as irritation from the affected area.

• People who are suffering from piles should remember not seat for a long period of time, they should take some time off, go for some quick walk or change the position etc. Make sure you are also avoiding the long standing process which can instigate the ailment.

• Constipation can make the situation worse so you need to focus on your diet. Your diet should be comprised off lots of fresh fruits as well as fresh green vegetables. Fiber containing food products can help you to reduce your constipation problem & you should also remember to consume enough water.

Cancer Prevention Tips

Either we like it or not, cancer affects most of us directly or indirectly. It’s Cancerhard to define, who is going to be the patient of cancer.

However cancer prevention is easier than we may think. With slight change in lifestyle, we can minimize our risk of developing any type of cancer.

Avoid smoking

All of us almost daily hear that, the smoking is injurious to health. Eve some packs of cigarettes deliver the warning “smoking causes lung cancer and heart diseases.” Smoking is the most important risk factor for cancers that is in our own control. Except lung cancer, smoking can be the main culprit for many other cancers.

Take good care of your skin

Skin cancer is spreading swiftly, especially among youngsters. Use sunscreen when outdoors, even if it is shady. Try to stay indoor as much as you can, during the sun’s peak hours, from10 am to 2 pm. Uttermost requirement is, to notice your skin’s moles and spots. Any change in your skin needs immediate attention of professional.

Eat fruits and veggies

Fruits and vegetables are the best source of antioxidants, which repair our damaged cells. Green veggies and orange and yellow fruits are well-known in reducing the risks of cancer.

Avoid too much animal fats and smoked or cured foods

Research has proven that, a diet contain lots of animal fat can lead to the development of certain cancers. A diet high in smoked foods, salted fish and meat, and pickled vegetables increases risk factor for cancer.

Cut down alcohol intake

Excessive alcohol drinking regularly increases your risk for cancer. Studies suggest that, men who consume 2 alcoholic drinks and women who have 1 alcoholic drink each day notably increase their risk factors for certain types of cancer.

Exercise

Being obese significantly increases chances of developing cancer. So, exercising to maintain or reach your optimum weight is one of the best defenses against cancer.

Family history

Cancers can be genetic; knowing your family history can be helpful and would let you to make, more accurate decisions about your healthcare. It can also aid in genetic testing or counseling and to find out, whether you carry a mutated gene that can cause cancer.

Family History

Chemicals exposure

If you are exposed to fumes, dust, chemicals, during your work, you must know what you are being exposed to. Gasoline, exhaust diesel, arsenic, polyvinyl chloride, nickel, coal by- products, mustard gas, and chloromethyl ethers are all carcinogens and can be easily found in some work environments especially in industry. It’s your right to talk to your employer about limiting exposure.

Safe sex

Unsafe sex can lead to the infection of the HPV virus, an identified cause for cervical cancer. HPV is a virus transmitted through sexual intercourse.

Regular screening tests

Make sure you have regular screening tests like the Pap smear and mammogram, for women, and a DRE (digital rectal exam) for man. The Pap and DRE can detect cellular changes before they become cancerous, and the mammogram may detect breast cancer before time.

Mammogram

Nausea: Some Effective Cures at Home

Nausea

Nausea can happen because of several reasons, but curing it is quite difficult sometimes. But you have several options vomiting12of effective home remedies, which can give you some quality relief. For serious cases professional guidance is the best option for treating nausea.

• Peppermint or peppermint candies have been identified to be quite useful for curing nausea. For getting the best effect, you need to suck it rather than chew it.

• For treating nausea chamomile tea is also quite beneficial, the taste may not be the same with ginger tea, but it proves to be effective.

• Hot water bath is quite effective to give you some quality relaxation.

• In nausea liquid is released form your body so to fulfill the empty place you need to drink enough water. When you are facing problems of drinking liquids then you need to visit your doctor.

• For reducing your nausea you can also consume honey, you can also mix it with apple cider vinegar or warm water or with ginger ale etc.
• Fresh ginger has been found to be very effective for treating nausea & it’s also quite tasty in hot tea.

• Place your head in a little higher place from your bed. Sometimes nausea happens because of acid problem, this position will keep the acid in your stomach.

• Try to check the pressure in between your thump & forefinger area. When you able to smear the perfect area, it will give you some effective result. This pressure point therapy is useful from long past.

Causes of Adult Bedwetting

Bedwetting

A normal adult individual releases almost about 1200-1500 ml urine in a whole day. Sometimes it changes bedwetting-main_full1according their sweat ingestion, diarrhea, and liquid consumption etc. Several ailments are linked with urgency, frequency etc.

• For increasing fluid in your body ADH hormone is also quite responsible. It controls the ejection of water through kidney. It discharges from the pituitary gland.

• People who are under medication of diuretics can also suffer from the problem. Consuming diuretic also helps you to avert heart disorders by increasing voiding.

• As people grow old, it reduces their muscle mass as well as the neurological circuitry get thicken, which leads to difficulties in moving fast. Growing age can also damage their parasympathetic system. So bedwetting among old people is not that uncommon.

• Sometimes psychological stress plays the main role. In such condition you need some professional guidance.

• Consumption of excessive fluid before sleeping can instigate the problem. You also need to avoid ingesting tea or coffee before going to bed. These are diuretics & are able to increase the urge. Alcohol can make the situation worse, so you need to avoid alcohol too.

• In the urinary track (lower) some obstacles like tumour or inflammation can also be a cause of unusual pressure. Sometimes urinary tract infection can also instigate the bedwetting.

Skillet-Seared Tomatoes with Melted Gruyère

Low sodium diet helps people to reduce their blood pressure level, which is very helpful for people suffering from high tomatoblood pressure. It has the potential to avert the fluid collection at your abdomen as well as lower legs. Reducing the blood pressure level automatically lowers the chances of heart ailments. It’s also found to be effective for kidney stones. So try the following low sodium preparation to live a healthy life.

Ingredients:

1. Plum tomatoes (ripe but firm) - 4 (large size)
2. Garlic clove- 1 (diced)
3. Kosher salt- ½ tsp
4. Pepper (freshly ground) - As per taste

5. Sugar0 ½ tsp
6. Gruyere, Mozzarella, or Fontina, Comte cheese- ¾ cup (shreded)
7. Extra virgin olive oil- 2-3 tbsp
8. Flat leaf parsley- 2 tbsp (minced)

Direction:

• Take a cast iron skillet or heavy stainless steel skillet.
• Place it over medium temperature.
• Allow it to be hot enough & then pour the oil.
• Place the tomatoes (chopped side down) & let it cook until it gets tender (for almost 10-15 minutes).
• Take a small sized bowl & combine garlic along with parsley.
• Arrange for a wide spatula to turn the tomatoes gently (chopped side up).
• Lower the temperature & scatter freshly ground pepper along with the salt & sugar over every tomatoes.
• Now sprinkle the cheese (shredded) along with the parsley mixture equally over every the tomatoes.
• Cover the skillet & let the cheese melt completely (for almost 1-2 minutes).
• Now serve hot.

Devilled Eggs

Devilled Eggs


In diabetes people can experience tiredness with very little urge for any sort of activities. Frequent visits to the deviled-eggs1washroom are one of the major sign of diabetes. It also can be the cause of vaginal infection as well as is able to enhance your blood pressure level. Sometimes it even leads to several heart ailments. So you need to control your lifestyle specially your food habit. But when you are suffering from diabetes, it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice all tasty things. With some conscious process you can get the taste of your favourite foods.

Ingredients:

1. Cottage cheese (fat free) - 1/3 cup
2. Salt- As per taste
3. Egg (large sized) - 12 (hard boiled)
4. Mayonnaise (low fat) - ¼ cup

5. Fresh chives/scallion greens – 3 tbsp (diced)
6. Yellow mustard- 2 tsp
7. Sweet pickle relish- 1 tbsp
8. Paprika- For decoration

Direction:

• Use a sharp knife to chop the eggs lengthwise into halves.
• Slowly remove the yolks.
• From these 24 yolk halves use only 16.
• Place these 16 halves into a food processor along with the mayonnaise, salt, relish, and cottage cheese, mustard & chives/scallion greens.
• Blend until you get the smooth texture.
• Use a tsp & place two tsp of yolk mixture into the half portion of the hard boiled eggs.
• Fill every half gently & sprinkle some paprika before serving.