As human beings endowed with intelligence, we have to take all the necessary measures to protect and maintain our health. Negligence will result in disaster only. It is surprising that with the tremendous development in the science and technology, the health problems too are multiplying. It is like a dog chasing its tale. No sooner a medicine is discovered and developed, than a new disease declares its arrival.

Only a balanced diet, a healthy life style and a pollution free world can facilitate good health and wellness to enjoy the good thing of life. God, who is the sustainer of all the living things on the mother earth, has created all the resources necessary for the survival of all his creatures. Animals live by instinct, but man is endowed with common sense and intelligence. We must think what is good and bad for our health.

The nutrition necessary, to nourish the body and maintain health, is found in varieties of food. We have to make use of our knowledge, and select the food that contains all the necessary nutrients, like carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, proteins and fats etc, which are found in one or the other foods. But our problem is we tend to eat what ever is available or whatever our tongue likes, without taking into consideration the nutritional value it has. The result is a lopsided diet, either too much of carbohydrates or fats, or too less of other vital nutrients which are quite necessary to make the food a balanced diet. The most sensible thing is to consult a doctor and a dietitian to prepare the food chart and follow it scrupulously. And this should be supplemented by adequate physical exercise, ,cultivation of good habits,and a positive mental attitude toward life, which are the essential components of a healthy lifestyle.

The consequences of such imbalanced diet are disastrous for the body, culminating in diseases like obesity, Diabetes, high blood pressure and other horde of avoidable diseases. The direct result of an unbalanced diet and a unhealthy lifestyle is the mother of all diseases, called the obesity. People who are not aware of health and wellness tend to consider obesity as a sign of prosperity. They do not know that a pot-belly is a symptom of disease. Because, it can cause Arthritis, high blood pressure, stroke, Diabetes and other serious health problems.
Besides, an obese person is a target of mockery and ridicule. At school and college, he is a laughing stock, and a source of entertainment at social gatherings. He is always discriminated at work, and the last one to be selected for any game or sport, even though he may be talented. An obese person is often considered as lazy and stupid. It is difficult for him to find clothes or footwear which can suit his elephantine body. And as though these woes are not enough for him, he finds it difficult to find a girl willing to marry him, unless he is a rich guy ,with a high social status.
Notice : The tips given in this lens are meant for information only.Pl consult your doctor before applying these tips.

Well, you feel like urinating and go to the bathroom
often and often to urinate, but cant empty your bladder. You feel the burning sensation in your bladder and the urinary tract. It is burning and it stinks. What we are talking about is the bladder infection, also known as The Urinary Tract Infection. This is a common problem with most of the women, but very rare in men. As per a survey conducted by a health group, five out of ten women in America suffer from bladder infections at one time or the other in their lives. And many will have one or two in a year. It is generally called as a female disease.

What is the cause for this malady?
Doctors say bacteria called E.coli make the vagina their home and from here they make forays into the urethra. They are not a threat as long as they remain at home. But the trouble starts when they enter the urinary tract. Doctors say these villains normally live in all women. And those who suffer from this infection are not different form those who do not. But those who get the infection are more prone to infection. Doctors say the medical science has not yet given any explanation about this phenomenon.

Bladder infection is the infection of the urine itself. The bacteria cause irritation on the wall of the bladder, and it burns and stinks like hell, making life very uncomfortable for the suffering woman. But there is no cause for any worry. Like the other curable diseases, a lot of research has been done, and remedies worked out to getting over it quickly, and making life less painful and less miserable.

The following tips will help you in getting rid of your problem.
Tip Drink water like a fish: The infected woman usually think if she don't drink she won't have to go the bathroom frequently, so she don't. This is a mistaken notion, and a real trouble maker for her. The fact is quite the reverse. The woman should drink more water and other fluids to lessen the pain and flush out the bacteria, that are causing the inflammation, from the bladder. Moreover it will help in preventing and treating the infection as well. How to know she has drunk enough water. It is very simple. If the color of the urine is white, it means you have enough of it. Otherwise you have not.

Tip Take anti-inflammatory tablets, like aspirin. They help in reducing the inflammation in the bladder; the lesser the inflammation, the lesser is the pain and the burning sensation.

Tip Take vitamin "c" tablets of about 1000 mgs throughout the day.This will help in curbing the growth of the bacteria. This tablet has the characteristic of acidifying the urine, thus checking the bacterial births. Doctors say some of the antibiotics prescribed for the infection don't work effectively in bladder infection cases. Consult your doctor and ask him how much vitamin'c" you should take, and for how long.

Tip Take hot bath: Doctors say, though there is no scientific reason to do it, a good hot bath relieves pain for many women. They feel fresh and less unpleasant after a hot bath.
Wiping from front to back checks recurring infection. Doctors say the wrong way of wiping is a sure way of getting repeated infections. Wipe "away" the bacteria from the vagina and the opening of the urethra.

Tip Before having intercourse, go to the bathroom: Though this appears ridiculous, it has tremendous medical wisdom. This flushes out the bacteria that may be present in the vagina. Otherwise there is a possibility of the bacteria being pushed into the opening of the urethra, by the penis, during the intercourse.

TipAfter having intercourse, again go to the bathroom: The same wisdom holds good here too.
During the intercourse the penis could probably, had pushed bacteria, present in the opening of the urethra, into the bladder. Urinating will flush out the bacteria from the bladder.

Tip Replace tampons with pads: Doctors say there is no definite reason or evidence as to why certain women are more susceptible to infection. However they have observed that some sort of manipulation involving the vagina; like sex or using the tampon seems to precede the infection. And more sexually active women are also prone to this problem, not because of their sexuality, but because of poor hygiene. Doctors strongly recommend using the pad instead of the tampons, in case of chronic patients.

TipFollow good hygienic practice: Make it a habit of taking bath daily and don't forget to wash and clean the area between the vagina and the rectum. If you don't do it then you run the risk of inviting the ruffians to the danger zone. Always wear cotton underwear for comfort as well as for heath. Avoid using tight fitting pants which prevents the much needed ventilation for your lower body. Always keep your self clean and happy.

ONE WORD OF CAUTION
There are a few symptoms which you should consider seriously,and rush to the doctor.They are detailed below.
1.Nausea or vomiting
2.Fever
3.Pain in the lower back or sides
4.Blood in the urine.

Doctors say that in almost 90 percent of all women the bacteria will be dead with the first or the second pill.However the symptoms will remain there for two to three days.But a few women will have serious problems with the kidneys,after the infection.They should rush to their doctor, if they notice any of the above symptoms.Because it is possible that the above symptoms relevant to the bladder infection may be similar to some other serious diseases.May the Almighty protect all of us from such dreadful diseases, Amen.
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Once upon a time Gout was considered as the domain of the high and the mighty. Now it is no more like that. Nowadays it is attacking both the prince and the pauper alike, with the improvement in the living conditions, and the standard of living. When Gout strikes, you feel as though the current is storming through your joints, leaving them swollen with pain, sometime for days.

But what causes Gout? It is caused by the plebeian uric acid. Not that only it's victim have this acid. No, we all have it in our bloodstream. But why only you suffer from Gout? It is because, either your body is producing too much of it, or producing normally, but it is not being flushed out enough from your system. Quite often it will be your toe or the ankle that will be the target of this Blitzkrieg. The other joints too could be its target.

Medical science says there are certain foods like anchovies, brains, gravy, heart, kidneys, liver etc, which produces high levels of uric acid in the bloodstream. These foods contain a substance called "purine" which is the mother of uric acid. You will be surprised to know that veg- food too, like asparagus, cauliflowers, dry peas, lentils, mushrooms, oatmeals, shellfish ,spinach, wholegrain cereals, whole grain bread and yeast etc too have contents of purine; but in moderate quantities.

You must be wondering, what the hell, we thought only fatty foods like meat, pork and beef were the culprits for most your health problems. Now the veggie foods too have become our enemies. The good news is that you can tackle the first category regulating it's intake. But as for the first category, you will have to AVOID it, if you have history of Gout. And it is most important that you consult your doctor without delay.

The following tips will help you combating this menace and you will be able to lead a normal life, like others.

TipAvoid taking foods rich in purine content as mentioned above.
TipRegulate the intake of your veggie food rich in purine, as mentioned above. Consult a doctor and get the food chart and eat religiously (even if you are an atheist)
TipDrink lots and lots of water. Because it will flush out the uric acid from your body system, before it could any pain in your joints. Doctors say that one of the main causes of Gout is that quite often many people don't drink enough water. This results in the formation of the urate crystals which will lodge themselves in the cartilages of joints, like the wrist, elbow, shoulder, knees, ankles, heels and toes. This causes the shooting pain in your joints. The magic lies in controlling your uric acid level in the bloodstream.
TipAvoid taking alcohol: Doctors say alcohol has the tendency to trigger production of more acid, and hamper its secretion. Beer too is very harmful as it has got high purine content, more than the wine or the spirits.
TipControl your blood pressure: If you happen to be a favorite of both the high blood pressure and the Gout, then you are in double trouble.
The problem is that certain drugs for high bp actually increase the uric acid level in the blood stream. So it is highly advisable to bring down the high bp, take less sodium, and shed your extra weight. Pl consults your doctor before you take any step in the matter.
Tipstay away from fad food joints: because they are notorious for instigating the gout attacks.
TipBe careful with your food supplements. Doctors say certain nutrients and vitamins are found to have been harmful to patients of Gout. Consult your doctor before you take any food supplements

Research in the medical field has revealed that there is a deep link between obesity and infertility.
Obesity developed in childhood can cause infertility in women .The increased BMI (body mass index) is linked to increased doses of gonadotrophins which induces ovulation, and protracts the number of days of simulation. This adversely affects the quality of the eggs and the fertilization rate.

The Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in case of obese women starts in their childhood and gets fully developed in their teenage years .A research study shows that 40% of such PCOS women are found to be overweight, and some did not have menstrual periods for years. The main cause for this disorder is obesity.
The fatty tissue can convert androgen precursors produced by the ovary and the adrenal glands continuously, disturbing the cyclical changes that occur in the ovary and the endometrium(uterine lining).This process , known as the extra ovarian production of female hormone ,overrides the cyclical phenomenon of ovulation and menstruation

The obese patients are bad risk for anesthesia too, particularly with BMI of 30, as they suffer from the other associated diseases like diabetes, atherosclerosis (a condition in which the fats are deposited in the large and the medium size arteries),breast cancer.

The doctors advise the parents to watch over the eating habits of their children,so that they avoid fast food, and take a balanced, nutritious diet, with a lot of vegetables. Avoid watching the TV or sitting before the computer for long hours. They must be encouraged to play out door games and develop a healthy life style to ward off the risk of attracting the monster "Obesity"

Health

Health experts have done a lot of research on obesity and it's relationship with the teenagers.They have come out with startling findings. Obesity is connected to the malfunctioning of the thyroid gland and thyroid stimulating hormones. It has also strong link with the" villain" Diabetes. As though this is not enough, it will turn the hair of the youngsters in the age group of 13 to 30 years into grey. Hold your breath: and it will ensure the hairline to go upwards and upwards, in the youngsters of 18 to 30 years. And with the malfunction of the thyroid gland remaining constant in all the cases, it depletes the deposits of the calcium and iron present in the body. The result is that they can't have healthy and strong hair. There is going to be more damaging news: Once a child becomes obese, the functioning of his thyroid and the metabolism gets badly affected, leading to cause damage to the reproductive system in both the boys and the girls. Sometimes the damage can't be corrected: and the child will face a bleak future, for the mistake committed by his or her parent.

If the parents don't bother to take care of their obese children and get proper treatment, young obese children will become little sumo wrestlers, having gained a weight of 80-90 kgs. Is it not sad news for the parents? Do you really love your children and want them to come up in life, and become good and healthy citizens? If so encourage them to develop a healthy lifestyle. As the saying goes "prevention is better than cure", first of all don't allow them to become obese in the beginning of childhood itself. Tell them about the benefits of a good exercise. Don't compel your child to study for long hours. Childhood is meant for the child to play. When a child is interested in playing, food will be last thing on his mind. This way you can stop him from overeating.

Don't allow him to sit glued to the TV watching some nonsense programs,or playing games on the computer, straining their eyes. Encourage him to go outside and play games like football, hockey, shuttle cock or some other such games which will improve the conditions of the muscles, at the same avoiding accumulation of the fats in the body. Moreover, it prevents the child from depression and induces sound sleep, which is nature's tonic, and a must for good health.Tell him what a balanced diet is: what are vitamins, proteins, fats, mineral etc, in a way he understands the functions of each item, and how they are going to benefit his body and his health. Educate what he should eat, and what he should avoid to keep his body in robust and healthy condition. Tell him about the bad affects of the fast food, which is good for the tongue but bad for the body.

You might have observed many people belching after a lunch or dinner, diverting the attention of the people ,making them to forget what they were talking or discussing.

The main cause of belching is the swallowing of air, which in the medical jargon is called as the aerophagia. Every person carries certain amount of air and other gases in the gastrointestinal tract all the 24 hours. On an average a body carries one cupful of gas all the time, some enters the GT and some is produced in the GT itself. Thus about 10 cups of gas is always carried by the body, which is 9 cups more than what it can carry usually. So it tends to find ways to expel the excess air. There are many ways by which the gases come out of the body and one of them is belching.

Doctors say soft drinks and beer are the surer way of getting this problem, but the saliva you swallow also carries bubbles of air to your stomach. Belching is of course definitely curable right at home only, if you follow certain simple tips.

tip Every time you swallow , about 5 ounces of air gets into your GT.Nervous people swallow more air as, comparatively their swallowing reflexes are more than a calm person, and they swallow more saliva. You can reduce the swallowing by controlling the swallowing impulses. You can ask your friends or relatives to inform you if you are swallowing more, if you can not notice it yourself.
Once you are aware of this habit, you can follow the below mentioned tips
This will help you in reducing the intake of more air into your stomach.
1. Do not gobble your food. Chew it slowly and completely before swallowing it.
2. Always keep your mouth closed while eating.
3. Try to avoid beverages with high content of air like ice-cream, beer.
4. Avoid chewing gums
5. Do not drink out of bottles or cans or the straw.
6. Do not drink carbonated beverages

tip The OTC medicines available at your drugstore will only reduce the size of the bubbles in your stomach and help you in decreasing the belching. But it will not help you in reducing the gas present in your GT .They are Mylanta, Mylanta - 2, Maalox plus, or D-Gel

Allergy
Nowadays the allergy is so widespread that it is hardly possible to find a person with out one or the other allergy. Every body talks of allergy. But what is allergy and what are its causes. Whenever our body detects a "foreigner" in it, and does not like him, then the person is said to have become a victim of allergy.

There are many types of allergies, but they are mainly categorized into three groups, contact, food and inhalant allergies. There is one more category which is the biggest trouble maker for the allergy prone person. It includes house dust, pollen, pet dander, and the mold. In the house dust there is a mix of all the mischievous elements. The most threatening menace is the dust mite. It is a microscopic organism belonging to the ticks and the spider family. The dust mite excrete a substance on the carpet and the furniture, while wandering, The remains of a dust mite too is a source of danger.

The pollen falling from the herbs, shrubs and trees in your compound or your neighborhood, the dander coming from the dead skin cell of your pet, and the mold taking shelter in humid and dark corner of your house, basement, carpet, are all potential causes of allergy. It is not necessary that all the above enemies should launch a frontal attack on you to claim you as their trophy. They are so powerful that any of them can do it under your very nose. Does it mean that the victims of allergy are condemned to a life of endless misery for ever? The answer is an emphatic no. Because a lot of research has been done to alleviate the suffering of such unfortunate persons, by those who are very passionate about the health aspects, and wellness of the society. They have discovered a lot of remedies and proven tips to tackle this health problem.

TipGet your symptoms identified and tested by a specialist. All of us are aware of the fact that we are living in an environment which is not totally free from health hazardous elements. And as such we are exposed to elements which may be alright for others, but allergic to your body.
Tip Go to your doctor and get the allergy shot administered. Or buy the OTC antihistamine tablets from your neighborhood This will work wonder on your drippy nose and red blood itchy eyes, and you can attend to your daily work.
But if the symptoms persist for five to seven days rush to your doctor. It is possible that the symptoms may be of some other serious problem.
TipGet your house air-conditioned. This is one of the most effective ways to deal with the allergy related to pollen,molds and dust mites.This arrangement will keep the humidity low ,discouraging these organisms to flourish.
Tip>you can install A/C in your four wheelers too for the same reason.
TipInstall an industrial air cleaner in your house. This will filter the air, removing the molds, dust mites and the pet dander, keeping the environment clean and free.
Tip>Install a small humidifier if some one in your family is sensitive to dry air. This can be fixed to the bed of the concerned person.
Tip>Rinse the humid area with the fungicides. Prepare a solution with three fourth cup of Clorox and one gallon of water. Wait for 5-8 minutes after the mixture is ready. Wipe the floor, the basement, the furniture, wood work pieces and your appliances. The solution is a killer of these organisms.
TipKeep your pets away. The dander of your pet is so dangerous that if it walks in your room even once a week, it will be enough to start the allergy engine at full speed.
TipWear a face mask. Vacuuming your house throws a lot of dust, which hangs in the air. If gardening is your hobby, wear it here too, as gardening can expose you to a huge quantity of pollens. The mask will prevent the pollens from entering your mouth and lungs. This you can buy from any hardware shop.
TipDiscard your carpets and use throw rugs. If you are allergic to dust, dander or mold, the carpet is a perfect habitation for these organisms. The tightly woven carpets offer the best shelter to these allergens.
It is advisable to use the throw rugs instead of the carpets. The throw rugs can be washed in hot water, which kills these allergens. Moreover this will keep the floor cooler and dry, creating an unfavorable environment for these organisms.
TipUse synthetic pillows. These can be washed in hot water anytime and thus will be free from the allergens.
TipWash your foot mats in hot water at least once in a week, as they too are very hospitable to these allergens.

Backache is a common health problem in almost all
the countries,be it the developed or the
backward.One of the main causes is the attempt
to move suddenly any immovable or heavy object.
It could happen during your day today work in the
workplace, or just to please your girlfriend to show
your physical prowess and satisfy your ego.The result is the backache,which you can not get rid
of easily.You will have to endure it like a camel
and take a lot of measures to throw it off your
back.
Some of the doctors treating this pain have said
that every four Americans out of five,suffer from this experience,one time or the other,in their
lives.The magnitude of the problem can be grasped
if you know that nearly $ 10 billion are paid
annually as compensation to the affected workers in the industry.
Backache is a common ailment, and often seems to
be the only symptom in persons otherwise quite
healthy.It could be the sign of some other
disease too.
The term backache refers to the pain in the
center of the back,along the spine or on
either side of the back.It may affect the
entire back as well.
There are two types of backaches;acute and
the other one is chronic.The first comes
like a bolt from the blue,when you do something
suddenly or something which you are not
suppose to do.Then the pain will piggyback
you till you get rid of it.
The chronic pain is to be handled with a lot
of care and medication.
As mentioned earlier there are numerous causes
for backache.But the main cause is from strain,
fatigue or lack of balance.Strain could be the
result of unnatural posture adopted,while sitting,
standing and walking.Those who are in the habit
of carrying weight on side,such as school going
kids with their shoulder bags slung on the
shoulder,postman and the other hawkers,may
suffer from backache,due to the development
of the spinal curvature.The other causes of
strain could be the poor muscular balance or
abnormal conditions,such as enlarged organs
obesity etc.Further the usage of poorly fitting
shoes,and wearing of high-heeled footwear is
also a contributory factor for backache.
The foot is designed by nature to walk with
the sole and heel on the same horizontal
position.And the muscles of the body are
also arranged to support this natural pose.
When a high-heeled footwear is worn,the muscles
of the back will become tense to support the
trunk in the unnatural erect position.
This pressurizes the pelvic bone to tip to
an unnatural position,causing pain in the
muscles.
The other probable causes are
1)The Hysterical spine: This refers to the unstable nervous condition of a patient, which allows
mental concentration on the back, resulting in the backache.
2) Physical shock with out any definite injury to the spinal chord.

3) Infections such as acute or chronic tonsillitis, apical (tooth-root) abscesses, gonorrhea, pneumonia
Influenza, Typhoid, Tuberculosis
4) Long illness and surgical operations requiring prolonged bed rest.
5) Neuritis or the inflammation of the nerves: This could happen due to alcoholism, Diabetes,lead
poisoning of the system o
6)Constipation.
The following are some of the tips which
will help you in getting freedom from the
shackles of the backache.
TipTake bed rest for a day or two.
and minimize your physical activities in
case of acute backache.This can be the only
sensible thing you will do in this condition.
A few will be ok and get back to their normal
routine life,but some may need complete rest
for a whole week.
TipMassaging with ice.This will help in
reducing the strain and swellings on the back.
Put the ice pack on the spot of the pain,and
message it gently for 6 to 8 minutes for a
day or two.
TipContinue the ice message
with heat treatment.Put a towel in hot water,
wring it well.Spread it on the clean floor,
without creases.Lie down on your stomach,with
pillows under your hips and ankles.
Cover the painful part of your back with the
folds of the hot towel.
Put the heating pad/bag on the site of the
pain.
TipIce and heat treatment.Those of you
who are not sure which therapy is beneficial to
you,do both of them ,each 30 minutes
alternatively.

More people are becoming aware of Autism these days and although no-one likes to think that their child may have something wrong with them, the number of children diagnosed with Autism seems to have increased over recent years. It is because of the increase in awareness of the disorder that people are learning more about the symptoms of Autism and then may relate them to their own children.

There are many symptoms of Autism and these symptoms will vary from child to child. Some symptoms are also similar to symptoms of other disorders so if your child has one or two symptoms it does not necessarily mean that they have the disorder. So even if your child is slower at some developmental milestones than other children it may not mean that they are Autistic, some children are just later at developing than others.

If you are concerned about your child's development then you should speak to your health care provider who should be able to recommend whether further testing should be considered. There are no blood tests to test for Autism and it can only be diagnosed by several visits with a paediatrician or psychiatrist and so it is important to seek the help of these professionals rather than to self diagnose your child. The earlier that you have your child diagnosed by a professional the better chance of successful treatment for your child.

All children are different and each child will develop at their own rate so don't compare your child with other children and immediately assume that something is wrong with your child because they haven't reached a particular milestone that everyone else's children seems to have reached already. You will find with children also that even though they may reach some milestones later than normal, they may excel at others and reach them much earlier than normal.

As a parent, sometimes you just 'know' that something isn't right. You just know in your heart that your child has something wrong and that it is a bit more than just 'normal late development'. If your gut instinct is telling you that there may be something wrong then by all means consult a doctor and if they don't agree but your gut is still telling you something is wrong then get a second opinion. Don't under estimate a mother's instinct.

If your child is Autistic it can change your life in a big way. You will need to learn as much as you can about the disorder and you will need to change your lifestyle to suit it. Although a diagnosis may take some time, once you have that diagnosis it does bring some measure of relief as you know that there is a reason for your child's behavior and once you know what it is then you can take steps to treat it.

Here are some of the signs of Autism that if your child shows then they may need further evaluation.

1. No eye contact
2. None or minimal communication
3. None or minimal show of emotions
4. They do not pretend play
5. May use repetitive movements
6. Is very upset with any changes in their life or schedule
7. May be unresponsive when spoken to
8. Will have repetitive habits
9. May lose skills that they previously had
10. Experience greater sensory reactions, such as they may be sensitive to certain smells, lights or noises.

If your child shows any of these signs then you may want to seek professional help and get a diagnosis so you can start a treatment plan. Remember though that children do develop differently and some will take a little longer than others and that is completely normal, so don't stress too much over a little delay in reaching a milestone.

Sheryl Polomka is a mother of three boys one of whom suffers from Aspergers Syndrome which is a member of the Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has now dedicated her life to helping her son deal with this disorder and live a normal life. To find out more about Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and ADHD visit her site
http://www.ourexceptionalkids.com

Or visit her blog at http://www.ourexceptionalkids.com/blog

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