Saturday, 21 March 2015

Exercise for better blood circulation and better health


People who lead their lifestyle inactive need to stay fit and healthy and also increase their blood circulation in the body. Sitting in front of computer for long hours leaves one fatigued to regularly exercise. Lack of exercise slows down blood circulation in the body.
Good blood circulation is very necessary to improve ones memory and concentration, preventing toxin formation in body and keeping joints of body flexible.
                   Exercise is cheap, it can even be free. You will live longer if you exercise(There is connection between exercise and heart health). Exercise reduces stress.

Here are some exercises to do on a regular basis to improve blood circulation in body:

 1.Walking
    Walking is most simplest and easiest of all exercises. Walk just for 30 minutes a day.
    After food, take a walk of 5 minutes. Don't walk fast after having food. Walk normally         after food.


 2.Swimming
    If you hate gym and want to do something different, then swimming is the great                   option. There are many styles(strokes) of swimming to enjoy. They are back stroke,             butterfly stroke, breast stroke, side stroke, dog paddle, survival travel stroke,                       snorkeling, fin swimming, flutter back finning, feet first swimming, cork                             screw swimming, turtle stroke, moth stroke and still more.

 3.Aerobics
    If you love music, you will surely love swaying to it too. Enroll for aerobic classes or             buy DVDs of aerobics available online or in market.

 4.Cycling
    Cycling is one of best exercises. It provides heart and blood vessels good work out.               Cycling tones muscles of legs and thighs. 
    
 5.Belly Dancing
    Dancing, especially belly dancing, is very effective when it comes to blood circulation.       It improves cardio-vascular health, improves abdominal muscles and bowel                           movements.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Friday, 20 March 2015

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

Prostrate Cancer: Symptoms and Care

What is Prostrate Cancer?
Prostrate Cancer is Cancer of Prostrate gland. Prostrate gland is present only in men. It is found in pelvis. Prostrate gland secretes part of fluid portion of semen. The fluid secreted is essential for reproduction.

Prostrate Cancer Symptoms
 1.Frequent need to urinate.
 2.Difficulty to start urinating.
 3.Difficulty to hold urine while urinating.
 4.Interrupted weak flow of urine.

 5.Blood in semen or in urine.
 6.Pain or burning sensation with urination or ejaculation.
 7.Difficulty in having erection.
 
Risk factors:
 1.Age
  Risk of Prostrate Cancer increases with age. People above 50 years of age are more prone to Prostrate Cancer.

2.Family History
A man whose father has or had prostrate cancer is twice more likely to get prostrate cancer. If several family members had prostrate cancer then risk is very high. If it is found within 40 years of age in father then there are more chances of inheriting it to the children.

3.Nationality
Prostrate cancer is more common in North America, Europian countries, Caribbean and Australia. It is less common in Asia, Africa and South America.

3.Genetic Factors  
Mutations in portion of DNA called BRCA2 gene can increase risk of Prostrate Cancer. The same mutation in females may increase the risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer. 

4.Other Reasons
Diets high in red meats and fatty foods and less in vegeterian food can increase risk of developing prostrate cancer. Obesity can also increase the risk of Prostrate Cancer.

Diagnosis of Prostrate cancer
  1.Physical examination(Digital Rectal Examination)
     In physical examination doctor will insert gloved and lubricated finger into the rectum        to feel hardened areas or bumps or lumps on prostrate that might be a cancer. This              test should be carried out after the age of 50. If your family background has                        prostrate cancer then this test should be conducted after age of 40.
                                                                                                                                           2.Prostrate Specific Antigen (Blood) Test
      The PSA test measures the blood level of PSA(Prostrate specific antigen), a protein               that is produced by the prostate gland. This test is carried along with Digital Rectal             Examination(Physical examination). PSA test is carried for different intervals (say                 weekly) and if PSA level is increasing in blood, there is chance that patient is                       developing prostrate cancer. If there is high level of PSA in blood(in first                              test), it does not mean there is prostrate cancer.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          






  

Friday, 13 March 2015

Pimple Care

Pimples are one of the most common skin conditions that occur in many people especially in teenagers. Pimple is inflammation of skin caused by bacterial attack on Sebaceous glands (sweat glands).
Home Remedies To Treat Pimples
1. Turmeric Powder Paste
    Turmeric has antiseptic properties that will combat bacteria that cause pimples.
         1. Take a table spoon of turmeric powder.
         2. Add few drops of water to make it paste.
         3. Apply the paste on pimple affected area. Leave it for 10 min.
         4. Wash your face.
2. Chickpeas flour paste
    In olden days chickpeas flour paste was used for bath instead of soap. This flour paste can cure pimples an whiten your skin. If your skin is tanned, you can use this flour paste.
        1. Take 4 table spoon of Chickpeas flour(besan atta in hindi).
        2. Put 1 table spoon of turmeric powder.
        3. Add some drops of water to make it a mixture paste.
        4. Apply it all over face. Leave it for 15 min.
        5. Wash your face.
        6. Do this thrice a week.
3. Fresh mint leaves extract
       1. Take a bunch of mint leaves.
       2. Grind them to form paste.

       3. Squeeze the paste and extract juice (You can do it by putting paste in a cloth like handkerchief and squeezing it.
       4. Apply this juice all over face and leave it overnight.
       5. Wash it off the next day with water and soap.
       6. Repeat this for 4-5 days.
4. Ice
 Ice is also very effective home remedy for pimples.
      1.Wrap ice cubes or crushed ice in a piece of clean cotton cloth and hold it on the pimples on your face and neck or a few minutes.
      2.Wait for a few minutes and repeat the process three to four times.
      3. Do this twice a day to see effective results.     

Wednesday, 11 March 2015

Get summer ready

Summer season is most torturing season because of hot weather. We can prepare for this season and stay healthy.

Effects of Hot Sun

1)Heat exhaustion

2)Heat Stroke
Staying in hot sun for longer period can cause dangerous health problems. It can cause sun stroke which is a serious medical condition. Body temperature rises too high due to excessive heat exposure. The body looses ability to cool itself and body temperature rises above limits. Body temperature increases and no sweat is produced.

         Symptoms of heat stroke are
         1)High body temperature, above 40'C(104'F).

         2)Sweating that abruptly stops. Due to severe dehydration, body cannot sweat                     anymore and skin becomes dry. The body has no way to cool.
         3)Confusion.
         4)Dark colored urine.
         5)Rapid pulse.
         6)Fainting.
         7)Rapid, Shallow breathing.
         8)Headache

         9)Skin becomes hot, dry and red.
       10)Nausea
       11)Vomiting
       Lets divide our treatment for heat stoke int two. One, if the person is conscious and the other, if the the person is unconscious. 

Steps to reduce body temperature if the person is conscious are:
1)By taking cool shower or bath.
2)Stay hydrated by drinking enough water. Don't re hydrate your body with sugary, alcoholic, cold beverages.Sugary and alcoholic drinks may reduce your bodies ability to reduce heat. Don't drink cold water or beverages in summer as they may cause stomach cramps.
3)Get into a shady or air conditioned place so that it will reduce heat.

4)Don't move out in sun in between 11 am to 4 pm as radiations will be intense at these times.

If the person becomes unconscious, follow these steps.
1)Shift the person to shady area and spray water on the body.
2)The patient can be kept under the fan.
3)Use ice packs to cool the body.
4)Alert emergency services if patients condition does not improve.


Tanning effects
Sun can tan your skin and turn you black. So apply a sunscreen lotion or cover your body with cloth. Sunscreen lotions will protect you only for 1-2 hours. So if you are getting exposed to sun for longer time, cover your skin with cloth.
   

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