Bulan: Desember 2007

During the past decade it has risen significantly in the whole world. Actually it has become one of the major health problems. Obese or overweight people are more prone to serious diseases like Stroke, Coronary heart disease, Diabetes, High cholesterol level, Arthritis, Gallbladder disease, Respiratory problems, Hypertension, Cancer etc. They can’t enjoy food, games, travelling or sex as much as physically fit or slim persons.

The problem of obesity has given rise to quick-fix slimming centres everywhere. Most of these centres lure the people by offering miracle solutions with medicines, super fat-free diet, and new exercise gadgets. Majority of their methods prove unscientific and dangerous. Their side effects can actually ruin your health. Moreover, after a short period you will again start gaining weight.

The physical exercise which can be done at home is the best method to reduce weight, and you can learn it easily. But never jump upon any exercise schedule with full force. Take it easy. Start with only a ten minutes schedule everyday (home exercise schedule) and then increase the time of the activities gradually. You should also incorporate some outdoor activities in your exercise schedule.

1. Running at Slow Pace
Running is a good exercise for weight-reduction. You can go to a nearby park and enjoy running. You can burn more than 100 calories just in fifteen minutes. And dear friend, it is real fun to run in a park full of trees and flower plants.

2. Jumping at a Place
If you don’t want to go out you can get almost the same benefit at your home by jumping at a place. You can do it in any small corner of your house. It is almost same like running. But be sure that there is proper ventilation. Keep flower pots at your home to get more oxygen..

3. Lie Down and Cycle
It is the best exercise for your stomach and thighs. You can do this exercise by lying on bed and moving your legs like you are cycling.

4. Moving Arms Up and Down
Stand at a place. Move your arms to upward direction simultaneously moving your body up with the help of feet fingers. Then bring your arms down along with your body.

5. Body Movement to Different Directions
You can do this exercise by moving any part of your body specially arms and legs to different directions. Never make any strenuous movements. Such simple movements give exercise to almost all the parts of your body.

6. Do Household Work
Doing household work will prove one of the best weight control methods. You not only get a good exercise but also get a satisfaction of completing those works which needed your attention.

7. Use Stairs
For going up, try to use stairs instead of escalators or elevators. Stairs may take more time but the exercise your body gets will be immensely beneficial.

8. Walk to Your Working Place
Try to walk to your working place. If it is very far, try to park your vehicle somewhat away from your working place so that you may get opportunity to walk. Walk as much as possible. It is the easiest way to burn extra calories and get stamina. Brisk walking burns around 180 calories in half an hour.

9. Enjoy the Fun of Cycling
Instead of two-wheelers we need to popularize cycling again for shopping or covering short distances. It is a wonderful cardio activity. It burns between 100 to 200 calories just in fifteen minutes. If you hesitate to go out on cycle keep a cycling machine at home. It is equally beneficial. But you will surely miss fun of outdoor.

10. Start Lifting Weights
Young men love to lift weights and they mostly do it to build muscles. Just after six months training they find that they are looking more handsome and healthy. But aged and physically weak persons must consult a physician before opting for hard exercise schedule. And most of the ladies don’t like any muscle building exercise.

11. Diet Control
A simple diet control can help you a lot to reduce weight. But don’t puncture the fun of life by stressing too much on it. Reduce the intake of fat and fried food. Increase the quantity of vegetables, salad and fruit.

If you follow these eleven steps you will definitely be free from the curse of obesity in a few months. Freedom from diseases, more fun and longer life-span is in your own hands, and it is free.

Anandrahi
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Spinal disc transplant ‘success’

Doctors in China have carried out the world’s first spinal disc transplants on five patients, a study says.

The discs were placed in the necks of four men and a woman by a University of Hong Kong-led team.

They were taken, with the consent of relatives, from the spines of three young female donors who had died suddenly as a result of trauma.

Five years on, the patients are doing well, with improved mobility and no immune problems, says the Lancet.

The surgeons said refinements of the procedure may provide an alternative to standard therapies.

But they said it would be hard to replicate the technique for spinal discs in the more complex area of the lower back – the most common source of problems.

Removing damaged discs and fusing adjacent vertebrae together is regarded as the “gold standard” treatment.

However, it results in limited movement and may accelerate degeneration elsewhere.

Artificial discs have shown success, but may produce serious complications in the neck region.

Vertebral discs are the spine’s shock absorbers. The flat capsules, about an inch in diameter and a quarter-of-an-inch thick, fit tightly between the bones of the spinal column.

Under stress, a disc’s inner material may swell, pushing through the tough outer membrane onto surrounding nerves and causing pain, which can be excruciating.

In severe cases, a ruptured or torn membrane may result in irreversible damage.

Problems
Disc problems can result from violent injury, or the strain caused by everyday activities and accidents, such as lifting heavy objects the wrong way or slipping on ice. Normal ageing can also lead to disc degeneration.

Transplantation has never been successfully carried out on humans until now.

The discs were removed from the donors within two hours of death and frozen in preservative chemicals before being transferred to the patients.

Professor Keith Luk, who led the team, said: “With further improvements in the areas of graft preservation and surgical techniques, disc transplantation could be indicated in degenerative disc disease.

“But he said to extend the technique to the lower spine, which is more complex, would be a “challenge”.

In an accompanying comment article, doctors Wafa Skalli and Jean Dubousset, from the ENSAM-CNRS research institute in Paris, said the transplants could open a “new dimension” in the treatment of degenerative disc disease.

They added: “Disc transplantation could be an attractive alternative both for fusion and artificial disc replacement… This new approach could be of particular interest for younger patients for whom prevention of adjacent-level degeneration is important.”

Ask Sylvia
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Vascular (VAS-kyoo-ler): relating to the body’s blood vessels.

vein : a blood vessel that carries blood to the heart.

very-long-acting insulin: a type of insulin that starts to lower blood glucose within 1 hour after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours after injection.

very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol : a form of cholesterol in the blood; high levels may be related to cardiovascular disease.

vitrectomy (vih-TREK-tuh-mee): surgery to restore sight in which the surgeon removes the cloudy vitreous humor in the eye and replaces it with a salt solution.

vitreous humor (VIH-tree-us): the clear gel that lies behind the eye’s lens and in front of the retina.

void: to urinate; to empty the bladder.

Wound care: steps taken to ensure that a wound such as a foot ulcer heals correctly. People with diabetes need to take special precautions so wounds do not become infected.

Xylitol (ZY-lih-tall): a carbohydrate-based sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; provides calories. Found in some mints and chewing gum.

Ask Sylvia
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Life on this earth has become a trial and so it is to be able to live healthy. Medical science has improved to a great deal but we have to compare our modern day doctors with the quality of mind that Indian doctors or (Vaidy ) strove to cultivate in the days gone by and rue the difference. It seems the Medical oath which doctors have to take at the time of graduating out which is popularly known as Hippocratic oath (taken to promise oneself to render selfless service) has become shortened and is likely to get further shortened now, to merit itself the new name that I would give it-hypocritical oath.

Some two years ago, my mom’s problem due to osteoporosis got so intense that she had to be x-rayed and checked up. The doctor made a few queries and found out that she was the wife of a retired central Government employee with medical reimbursement for operations. I suspect that was the reason why he suggested that she be admitted as an in-patient. As a dutiful daughter, I took two weeks leave to attend to her (and at that time I was working in a hamlet two hundred kilometers away from my place in Chennai).

She only had a pain at the neck, and for that they took blood test, urine test, CT scan, ultrasound scan(The one they do to check the baby in the tummy). Poor mom, doesn’t even possess a uterus which was removed two years prior to that. And there was mummy gloriously taking thaaat!

Everything , of course was normal, normal, normal and I was beginning to get really vexed because two days had passed and we weren’t getting any near solution. After the x-ray came a duty doctor went through it and said she needed an operation which had 25 percent chances of success. And if it was a failure, she would of course not lose her life but might be rendered invalidated. Since I was already annoyed with the way they were conducting themselves I decided to pack the bags and leave the hospital. My mother was in two minds regarding that matter. What, if the doctor is right. I think we rather follow the doctor’s advice!-she appealed to me, being a woman of the great old good days where people thought doctors were Gods. No, I said. Look at the way the doctors talk!

You know,when I enquired why they had to take ultrasound scan for a lady who had no problem there, the answer was this- Why are you so panicky, are you paying from your pocket? No, after all it is Government that pays!Just relax and tell me if you have any discomfort here. I decided they had no right to make business out of my poor mom’s ailing body and literally dragged her out of the murky hospital. The doctor’s kept protesting that when she had no problem with the comforts of the hospital, why did she needed to vacate so early. I said, well doctor, I have an urgent call at my place of work and needed to go. So there is nobody else to tend to her and of course we would be back shortly to enjoy all that hospitality!!!!

And come out we did and immediately took second opinion with certain other doctors known for neutral judgement and you will not believe it when I say that they simply ruled out an operation! They said it was wisdom to avoid an operation which any way had only 25% chances of a success and god would most probably be more generous if we left it to him. Two years have passed and my mother is still an active woman except for occasional neck aches.

So those who rush to hospitals for everything please bear in mind that you might better take a second counsel before wholly depending on certified doctors who are out to get you. Better still appeal to God’s generosity!!

manoharv
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When a person drinks alcohol, the alcohol is
1.absorbed by the stomach,
2.enters the bloodstream,
3.and goes to all the tissues.

The effects of alcohol are dependent on a variety of factors,including a person’s size, weight, age, and sex, as well as the amount of food and alcohol consumed.

The disinhibiting effect of alcohol is one of the main reasons it is used in so many social situations.

Other effects of moderate alcohol intake include dizziness and talkativeness;

the immediate effects of a larger amount of alcohol include slurred speech, disturbed sleep, nausea, and vomiting.

Alcohol, even at low doses, significantly impairs the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely.

Low to moderate doses of alcohol can also increase the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including domestic violence and child abuse. Hangovers are another possible effect after large amounts of alcohol are consumed; a hangover consists of headache, nausea, thirst, dizziness, and fatigue.

jeevarajah
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Physical Signs

* Change in sleeping patterns
* Bloodshot eyes
* Slurred or agitated speech
* Sudden or dramatic weight loss or gain
* Skin abrasions/bruises
* Neglected appearance/poor hygiene
* Sick more frequently
* Accidents or injuries

Behavioral Signs

* Hiding use; lying and covering up
* Sense that the person will “do anything” to use again regardless of consequences
* Loss of control or choice of use (drug-seeking behavior)
* Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
* Emotional instability
* Hyperactive or hyper-aggressive
* Depression
* Missing school or work
* Failure to fulfill responsibilities at school or work
* Complaints from teachers or co-workers
* Reports of intoxication at school or work
* Furtive or secretive behavior
* Avoiding eye contact
* Locked doors
* Going out every night
* Change in friends or peer group
* Change in clothing or appearance
* Unusual smells on clothing or breath
* Heavy use of over-the-counter preparations to reduce eye reddening, nasal irritation, or bad breath
* Hidden stashes of alcohol
* Prescription medicine missing
* Money missing
* Valuables missing
* Disappearances for long periods of time
* Running away
* Secretive phone calls
* Unusual containers or wrappe

jeevarajah
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Listening to music before going to bed can help you get a good sound sleep,according to a recent study.

The research was carried on mant elderly persons carrying sleep problems.During the study,they were given a choice to hear to music .The persons who went to bed after listening to music have reported better sleep at night and less disfunction during day time.Finally this turned out to be a technique that was easy to learn and lacked the side-effects of other treatments.

Listening to music caused physical changes that aided restful sleep, including a lower heart and respiratory rate, the researchers found.

Alternative:Making sure older people sleep less in the afternoon and get plenty of exposure to daylight can help them get a better night’s sleep…but anyway listening to music is not a hectic job!.

vasu
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Asphyxia – the failure or disturbance of the respiratory process brought about by the lack or insufficiency of oxygen in the brain. The unconsciousness that results sometimes leads to death.
Asphyxia can be caused by injury to or obstruction of breathing passageways, as in strangulation or the aspiration of food (choking) or large quantities of fluid (near-drowning or drowning).

The aspiration of food or fluid can result in a shrunken and airless state of the lungs that is known as atelectasis, a condition that aggravates hypoxemia. Asphyxia can also be caused by suffocation, the inability of sufficient oxygen to reach the brain, as in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Neonatal asphyxia can result from the presence of analgesics or anesthetics in the mother’s bloodstream, strangulation by the umbilical cord, maternal hypotension, or a number of other causes.

Emergency resuscitation measures require rapid and efficient response. One method of reestablishing normal respiration is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), a particularly effective way of dealing with victims of cardiac arrest and near-drowning.

Uma
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A young child may complain about many things but he rarely complains about his eyes. His vision may be blurred, and he may even see double but he does not know much about it. Proper eye care should begin even before the child is born. Young children should always be protected against strong sunlight, for this may damage the sensitive nerves of the eye. Looking at the sun without proper protection is also harmful.

Many things can occur with the eyes of a growing child. Parents must observe the following signs:
Inflamed or watery eyes may be due to rubbing of the eyelids. It could also occur due to eyestrain.
Blinking and frowning may indicate some eye condition that should be lookedfor.
Covering and eye so that the other may see is another important sign of wye trouble. The two eyes may not be in proper focus.
4. Frequent crying and headaches should also be looked for.

Eye troubles in children are often due to using the eyes in a poor light. The child’s eyelids may be red and swollen and watering more than usual. Indirect lighting is best, both at home, at school, or at work. Light colored walls and ceilings are best because they diffuse the light in all directions.

Do not allow your child to watch movies or television for long periods of time, as this puts strain upon the eyes and nervous system. When a small speck of dirt gets into the eye, there is instant feeling of pain and tears from the eyes.

The areas around the eye are easily injured by a blow or due to other reason. Soon the skin around the eye turns black because many of the smaller blood vessels under the skin have been torn. Infections of the eyelids are usually due to some germs.

HOME REMEDIES FOR EYE CARE
Use a few drops of honey, ghee or sesame oil in the eyes.Boil 1/2 teaspoon of fennel seeds in 1 cup of water until it has reduced to half. Cool and use as eye drops.

Put 3 drops of rose water in the eyes daily to give soothing effect to the eyes.

Soak a cotton pad in rose water, milk or aloe vera juice and apply to closed eyes for 10-20 minutes while lying down comfortably.Place a slice of cucumber on each eye for some time.

Boil 2 or 3 figs and 1 tablespoon of raisins in 1 cup of milk. Drink each morning to improve the eyesight.

Grind about half a cup each of almonds, raw sugar and aniseeds. Divide into 40 doses and take one each day with a cup of warm milk. This is an effective home remedy for eyes.

Rinse the eyes with water daily. Rest eyes if working for long periods.Prepare a mixture by adding some cardamom seeds with 1 tablespoon of honey.

Eat daily.Carrot juice is very good for eyes. It contains beta-carotene, which is rich in vitamin A and essential to maintain good eyesight.Walk bare footed on green grass with morning due early in the morning.

B-complex and cod liver oil also helps to increase eyesight.

To refresh tired eyes try the palming method to refresh eyes. Simply cup your hands and place your Palms over your eyes.

There should be a break between the regular works. First, blink your eyes several times. While you keep your eyes closed, roll your eyeballs both clockwise and anticlockwise and take a deep breath.

Gradually open your eyes while releasing your breath. It serves as a good workout for the eyes.

While working for long hours, look at distant objects either in your office or outside at least for 15 minutes before getting back to the work.

Splash water on your face while closing your eyes during the break.Another home remedy for eye care is – Keep two used tea bags in the refrigerator place the tea bags on your eyes for a few minutes as you relax. This not only soothes tired eyes, but also reduces swelling.

Drink plenty of water. It will help to reduce the swelling under the eyes.

Reduce smoking and alcohol consumption (either alone or combined) as it causes irreversible optic nerve damage. As both nicotine and alcohol are nerve toxins.

If dirt enters your eyes, do not rub as this may cause the dirt to stick inside. Blink several times to start your tears flowing; this will help flush out the dirt.

A balanced diet, regular sleep habits, a balance between work and rest, ad exercises — all play an important role in maintaining our health and helping us maintain our eyesight.

Honey helps in curing eye ailments like itching of the eyes and conjunctivitis. In fact, regular intake and external application is said to prevent glaucoma in the initial stages of the disease. This is an effective home remedy for eye treatment.

For a black eye apply cold water to the injured area at once. This will help to control the bleeding and relieve the pain. For immediate relief wrap a small piece of ice in a thin clothe and apply this directly to the eye till the pain and swelling subsides.

If the eyelids are swollen because of the insect bites or infection, add one tablespoon or Epson salt and an equal amount of ordinary salt to a pint of boiled water. Warm this solution before applying it to the eyelid. Dip a cotton swab in the solution and apply to the swollen lid.

Repeat this four or five times a day.

Apply warm, moist compresses several times a day treating the infection for at least ten minutes each time.

Plain warm water may be used. Most infection will disappear within a few days with this simple treatment.

Avoid rubbing the eyes with dirty fingers and infected towels or handkerchiefs.

Avoid the use of strong soaps and anything else that may irritate the skin, especially around the eyes.

manoharv2001
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Mesothelioma ms missbalixo is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. [1] In this disease, malignant cells develop in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the body’s internal organs. Its most common site is the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and chest cavity), but it may also occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) or the pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart).

Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles, or have been exposed to asbestos dust and fiber in other ways, such as by washing the clothes of a family member who worked with asbestos, or by home renovation using asbestos cement products. Unlike lung cancer, there is no association between mesothelioma and smoking.

Asbestos is consisting of silicon fiber which is In the form of silicon dioxide that are the same composition of sand .Asbestos are used in insulator for refrigerator and air conditioning system. Some country used asbestos as a filling material for producing ceiling board which is installed in a house.

The risk for one who will get mesothelioma cancer is the one who expose to asbestos. More emphasis, the worker in foundry shop are high risk to get mesothelioma cancer also because they work with green sand mould preparation which use sand for shaping molten iron to form parts.

How to prevent from mesothelioma cancer is to not expose to asbestos .You should live in a house that did not use embedded-asbestos for ceiling board. Don’t come to close where the maintenance of refrigerator or air conditioning system is going on.For worker in foundry shop that had a tendency to get mesothelioma cancer, you should apply some safety condition such as mask during operation to avoid mesothelioma cancer.

What’s happen to the last part of life if you get mesothelioma cancer? Cure it. The method for curing mesothelioma cancer was not a secret. Doctor can solve mesothelioma cancer. But in another way you have right to redeem for this kind of damage .Consult with your mesothelioma cancer attorney .He will help you. Some country there are a law concerned with mesothelioma cancer .So people who get mesothelioma cancer will be treated fair.

How to deal with mesothelioma cancer is to prevent it. But if mesothelioma cancer come to your life, cure and redeem for damage of mesothelioma cancer are the necessary thing.

Until next timeWatchara K.

linbolong
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