We shall be discussing Diabetes today because it’s becoming a growing issue within the society.

Now we begin to ask ourselves what really causes diabetes. Scientists believe lots of factor can cause it and some of these factors include environment factors, residence, genetic, lifestyle and also diet.

It is to be noted that in West Africa, diabetes is more common among the wealthy and that is why people call it “disease of opulence,” and it’s common in the urban areas because they tend to eat foods that contain too much fats and refined sugar and hardly have time for physically exercise.

Diabetes or diabetes mellitus is a “metabolic disorder caused by different factors characterized by a chronic high level of blood sugar with disturbances to carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.

Scientists have divided diabetes into four types namely;

1 Type 1 diabetes mellitus or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or type 1 diabetes, is also known as juvenile onset diabetes.

2 Type 2 diabetes mellitus (noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), or type 2 diabetes – adult-onset diabetes) is found in individuals
who are insulin-resistant and who usually have relative insulin deficiency.

3 Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy.

4 Tropical diabetes, tropical diabetes mellitus is not common and is thought to be related to malnutrition.


Type 2 Diabetes is caused when the pancreas stops producing enough of the hormone insulin, which helps us absorb blood sugar and turn it into energy, or when the body doesn't use it properly.

Lots of people are prone to develop type 2 diabetes especially those that are overweight, people over 20 years and people who have it in their family.

Signs of diabetes include slow healing of wounds, peeing too frequent, being thirsty too often, and feeling very tired when little work is done and blurred vision.

Type 2 Diabetes in the long run can cause total blindness, it can damage the nerve, it can lead to stroke and high chance of having a heart attack.

This is why it’s always good to pop into any government Hospital every 3 months for a test. People with recurrent high blood sugar level for years are prone to have type 2 Diabetes.

People with type 1 Diabetes are in a safer situation compare to people with type 2, type 1 means the pancreas is not producing any insulin and people with type 1 has to watch their sugar level very closely and needs to inject insulin when needed because once left uncontrolled it will surely lead to type 2 Diabetes

HOW TO SPOT THE SIGNS OF DIABETES

As symptoms develop gradually, many people have Type 2 Diabetes for years before they're diagnosed.  The only way to know whether you have it is to get tested.  So if you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, you could be at risk:

1 Always feeling thirsty
2 Going to the toilet more often
3 Always feeling tired
4 Being overweight
5 Experiencing blurred history
6 Losing weight for no apparent reason
7 Suffering from frequent infections
8 Experiencing numbness in the hands and feet
9 Having high blood pressure
10 Slow healing wounds
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HOW TO MANAGE TO TYPE 2 DIABETES

There is good news - it can in some cases be prevented. And even if you do develop the condition, it may be able to be controlled by a combination of good diet, losing weight (if you're overweight) and exercise. Some people do require medication to help control their blood glucose levels.

SOURCE: http://healthexamined.com/diabetes-spot-it-and-manage-it/

We shall be discussing Diabetes today because it’s becoming a growing issue within the society.

Now we begin to ask ourselves what really causes diabetes. Scientists believe lots of factor can cause it and some of these factors include environment factors, residence, genetic, lifestyle and also diet.

It is to be noted that in West Africa, diabetes is more common among the wealthy and that is why people call it “disease of opulence,” and it’s common in the urban areas because they tend to eat foods that contain too much fats and refined sugar and hardly have time for physically exercise.

Diabetes or diabetes mellitus is a “metabolic disorder caused by different factors characterized by a chronic high level of blood sugar with disturbances to carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.

Scientists have divided diabetes into four types namely;

1 Type 1 diabetes mellitus or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or type 1 diabetes, is also known as juvenile onset diabetes.
2 Type 2 diabetes mellitus (noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), or type 2 diabetes – adult-onset diabetes) is found in individuals
who are insulin-resistant and who usually have relative insulin deficiency.
3 Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy.
4 Tropical diabetes, tropical diabetes mellitus is not common and is thought to be related to malnutrition.

Type 2 Diabetes is caused when the pancreas stops producing enough of the hormone insulin, which helps us absorb blood sugar and turn it into energy, or when the body doesn't use it properly.

Lots of people are prone to develop type 2 diabetes especially those that are overweight, people over 20 years and people who have it in their family.

Signs of diabetes include slow healing of wounds, peeing too frequent, being thirsty too often, and feeling very tired when little work is done and blurred vision.

Type 2 Diabetes in the long run can cause total blindness, it can damage the nerve, it can lead to stroke and high chance of having a heart attack.

This is why it’s always good to pop into any government Hospital every 3 months for a test. People with recurrent high blood sugar level for years are prone to have type 2 Diabetes.

People with type 1 Diabetes are in a safer situation compare to people with type 2, type 1 means the pancreas is not producing any insulin and people with type 1 has to watch their sugar level very closely and needs to inject insulin when needed because once left uncontrolled it will surely lead to type 2 Diabetes

HOW TO SPOT THE SIGNS OF DIABETES

As symptoms develop gradually, many people have Type 2 Diabetes for years before they're diagnosed.  The only way to know whether you have it is to get tested.  So if you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, you could be at risk:

Always feeling thirsty
Going to the toilet more often
Always feeling tired
Being overweight
Experiencing blurred history
Losing weight for no apparent reason
Suffering from frequent infections
Experiencing numbness in the hands and feet
Having high blood pressure
Slow healing wounds
Source: http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/

HOW TO MANAGE TO TYPE 2 DIABETES

There is good news - it can in some cases be prevented. And even if you do develop the condition, it may be able to be controlled by a combination of good diet, losing weight (if you're overweight) and exercise. Some people do require medication to help control their blood glucose levels.

source: http://healthexamined.com/diabetes-spot-it-and-manage-it/

Today we shall be sharing the dangers of drying laundry indoors and this is a topic we seriously need to create awareness for especially now that we are in the rainy season.

Here comes the rainy season where most people find it difficult to dry cloths outside due to daily down pour,  many have resort to indoor drying as an alternative without knowing the health risk of drying laundry indoors.

Moist environments create conducive breeding space for mould, which then releases spores hereby causing asthma attack or triggers allergic reactions.

Our elderly parents, Young children, and people with suppressed immune systems, may be particularly at risk.

It is advisable we dry our laundry outside where possible and keep our homes ventilated in-order to prevent mould from building up.

TIPS ON HOW TO DRY YOUR LAUNDRY

Avoid airing damp clothes indoors if possible.
Keep windows open or use extractor fans to ventilate your home.
Regularly wash mould off hard surfaces with a mix of vinegar, soap and water.
Use humidifiers or air purifiers to reduce humidity if necessary.
Keep air conditioner and heating filters clean and dry.
Fix leaks and moisture problems as they arise.
Source: RTE

WHY IS IT A RISK?

Pheena Kenny, health promotion manager of the Asthma Society of Ireland, said: 'Moist environments encourage the growth of mould which can release 'seeds' called spores.

'The spores can cause allergic reactions in some people.

'But for some people with asthma who are sensitive to mould spores, it can act as a trigger, causing asthma symptoms to get worse,'

These include young children, the elderly, people with a suppressed immune system, those with a severe form of asthma or people with skin problems, such as eczema.

What can we do to prevent this?

Ms Kenny recommends we dry our laundry outdoors where possible or in well-ventilated rooms away from living spaces.

It is to be noted that mould grows in damp environments e.g. bathrooms and kitchens

Always keep your rooms ventilated. It’s advisable to always open windows so that mould would not be able to build up, the use of extractor fans will also prevents mould from building up.

Humidifiers or air purifiers can also help to manage humidity.

The mixture of soap, vinegar and water should be use regularly to clean hard surfaces in order to remove mould

This comes after researchers from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York revealed stressed pregnant women who are exposed to air pollution are more likely to have asthmatic children.

Boys whose mothers were exposed to both of these risk factors are more likely to develop the condition by age six, they found.

VITAMIN D IN PREGNANCY MAY PROTECT BABIES FROM ASTHMA 

Taking vitamin D supplements in pregnancy strengthens babies' immune systems, which may lower their risk of developing asthma, research revealed last month.

The unborn babies of expectant mothers who take more than the recommended daily vitamin D dose for pregnant women respond better when exposed to simulated pathogens, a study found.

Previous studies have demonstrated a link between a strong immune system in early life and a reduced risk of asthma.

Researchers believe this may also extend to greater respiratory health overall.

Lead researcher Professor Catherine Hawrylowicz, from King's College London, said: 'For the first time, we have shown that higher vitamin D levels in pregnancy can effectively alter the immune response of the newborn baby, which could help to protect the child from developing asthma.'


SOURCE: http://healthexamined.com/health-risk-drying-laundry-indoors/

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LOW SPERM COUNT MAJOR CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS

The first sign of someone with low sperm count is its inability to impregnate a woman though there may be other reasons but that is the first and major reason.

It is a complex process for the male to be able to produce sperm because the production of sperm requires a normal functioning of the testes as well as pituitary glands and hypothalamus.

As soon as the testicles produces sperm, tubes transport the sperm until it finally mix with semen and is ejaculated via the penis. Meaning any problem with any of this process can affect the production of sperm.

The big question now is how can one know the cause of low sperm count? We are going to explain these extensively under two (2) categories, which are  Environmental causes and medical causes

Now let us start with the Environmental causes

The production of sperm can be affected by the over-exposure to some environment elements which includes;

In Nigeria studies have shown that lots of male today work on laptop by placing it on their lap whereby increasing the temperature in their scrotum and this is bound to bring about reduction in the production of sperm, also seating for a long period of time especially by bankers and some other categories of office staff can cause low sperm count. Finally the issue of wearing tight cloth all in the name of fashion can cause low sperm production.
X-ray and also exposure to radiation can cause low sperm count and it will take months – years for sperm production to come to normal if one is expose to high radiation
Male should try everything possible to stay away from lead, painting materials, pesticides, herbicides, benzenes etc because over exposure can lead to low sperm count
Certain medications also might result in ejaculatory problems, such as blood pressure medications known as alpha blockers. Some ejaculatory problems can be reversed, while others are permanent. In most cases of permanent ejaculation problems, sperm can still be retrieved directly from the testicles.
Now it’s time to discuss the medical causes of low sperm count

Have you ever for once done any surgery i.e. prostate, testicular, hernia repair or abdominal surgeries? There is a cause for alarm if you have ever done any of these because some of these may prevent one from having sperm in the ejaculation and surgery is needed to reverse these.
Certain drug: Are you a male and takes drugs too frequent? Please you need to exercise caution because some ulcer drug, antifungal/antibiotic drug and cancer drug can lead to low sperm count.

Read more here: http://healthexamined.com/low-sperm-count-major-causes-and-symptoms/

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We all come in contact with various infections of some sort or another in one way or the other daily, though not all this infections end up manifesting as our immune system naturally acts against this infections though due to some factors this infections still break into our body. And the question on most people mind is how do infection causing pathogens gets into the body? This article is to help you understand the four major ways through which infections get into your body as knowing this can help you protect yourself in future.

Respiratory Tract: Upper respiratory infection is another name for common cold and this occurs when one of 200 cold causing viruses is breathed into your body and finds its way into your respiratory tract and lungs. Influenza, coughs, and the other airborne infections are contracted through the respiratory tract. Rhino-viruses is the most common of all viruses that can lead to colds.

Skin Breakage: Our skin performs the function of also acting as a barrier against infection protecting us day in day out from a lot of illness. Though, if you have been bitten by a bug, if you have a scratch or wounds by needles, then the germs which our skin is suppose to naturally keep out would find it's way to enter our bloodstream and begin to harm us in numerous ways. In addition to this, scrapes, cuts, or sores in the mucous membrane that lines your nose or mouth can also provide access for infections to enter your body.

Cellulitis is a potentially dangerous but common skin infection which occurs when bacteria gets into your body through a burn, bruise, wound or surgical incision. When this occurs your skin will become red, the affected area would be inflamed and it is also painful, at times you may experience fever, fatigue or chills. Using Antibiotics to treat Cellulitis in the early stages works well. Impetigo is another common skin infection which is usually caused by staph or strep bacteria, this infection is highly contagious. Impetigo is most common in children and does rarely affect adults.

Digestive Tracts: When you eat food, or drinks that are infected with bacteria or a virus they can end up infecting your stomach or bowels. Most of us must have experienced a stomach upset at one point in our life, this upset can at times reveals itself in the form of diarrhea which can also include vomiting on rare occasions. A common bacterial which is responsible for this is gastroenteritis, which is otherwise known as food poisoning. This occurs if you eat meat or poultry proceeds that have been in contact with bacteria before eating.

Urinary and Reproductive system: You can get pathogens in your body through the urinary system, like urinary tract infection, or sexually transmitted diseases.The infectious may be localized or go into your blood stream. Example most sexually transmitted diseases infects the genitals, while infections like HIV/AIDS virus, is being carried in bodily fluids thus affecting the whole body and can be further transmitted through the saliva, blood and seminal fluid.
SOURCE : http://healthexamined.com/four-routes-to-contact-infection/

When you visit your doctor for your annual physical, your doctor will measure your blood pressure in addition to vital signs. You must have experienced the feeling of having a blood pressure meter strapped to your arm, but most of us do not know what the readings mean. This article will help you to learn more about the blood pressure of men and the risk a high blood pressure posses.

The blood pressure of a person is determined by the actual pressure of the blood circulating against the walls of the veins, arteries, and the chambers of the persons heart. This pressure result from two factors; By the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries and secondly the force of the arteries as they resist blood flow.

Blood pressure is usually measured by the sphygmomanometer and the readings of this meter is expressed in two figures. The first is the systolic pressure which is measured when your heart is contracting, while the second is the diastolic pressure which is measured when the heart is relaxed.

To understand more about this reading you would need to know what an healthy blood pressure is. The pressure of the blood in the aorta, the large artery of the heart, and the other large arteries of a healthy adult is usually 120 mm Hg during contraction of the heart, and 80 mm Hg when the hear is relaxing.

For male adults, a normal blood pressure readings can be anywhere within 120/70 to 140/90. When the readings happen to be consistently 140/90 and above the blood pressure of such a person can be considered as being high and would indicate the need for medical intervention.

When this readings are consistently high, the patient will be diagnosed with hypertension and begin to receive treatment. Though you would also need to keep it in mind that your blood pressure changes frequently to meet your body's various needs, so it is normal for blood pressure readings to fluctuate during the day.

It is normal for your blood pressure to increase during exercise and for it to decrease when you are asleep. This makes it a wise option for you to have a sphygmomanometer at home because checking your blood pressure only during doctor's visit can give you inaccurate results as increased daily stress can give you a falsely high reading.

If your blood pressure remains high without you receiving proper medications to calm it down this can lead to serious health problems like a heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease or stroke.

The factors that puts you at risk for having a high blood pressure are; Smoking, high cholesterol, being overweight, having diabetes, family history, stress and not doing enough exercises. Though high blood pressure is more common among men above the age of 50.

This sickness does not usually give warning signs, so you can have high blood pressure and still feel perfectly well making it a "silent killer." that is why it is strongly advised you check your blood pressure frequently.

SOURCE : http://healthexamined.com/things-men-needs-to-know-about-blood-pressure/

The news is filled daily with stories about how deadly Ebola, breast cancer and HIV/AIDS but even as pronounced as this diseases are only HIV/AIDS makes the list of the 10 deadliest diseases and it is even number six and not the deadliest of all. Most of the deadliest diseases in the world, are at least partially preventable.

Factors like where a person lives, quality of healthcare and access to preventive care, add to their risk factor. Below are the top 10 deadliest diseases in the world at the moment.


TUBERCULOSIS: This is a lung condition which is caused by a bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This disease is highly deadly and is an airborne disease that is successfully treated in most cases. Though according to the WHO about 900,000 people lost their lives to tuberculosis in the year 2012 alone.

PRETERM BIRTH COMPLICATIONS: This lead to over 1.1 million deaths in the year 2012. Three quarters of these deaths happen within the first week of life. The inadequacy of skilled medical care in developing makes this a huge problem.

DIABETES: Am sure you must have heard about this disease in one way or the other but you won't have expected that about 1.5 million people die from this disease yearly. Diabetes which is a group of diseases that affect the insulin production and use in the body. People who are more likely to die from diabetes related complications are those in low to middle income countries.

DIARRHEA: This is the second top killer disease of children under age five leading to the painful deaths of about 760,000 children yearly. Diarrhea occurs when you pass three or more loose stools a day and when this lasts more than a few days, your body loses too much water and salt leading to death due to dehydration.

HIV/AIDS: HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system and can cause AIDS on the long run which is a chronic, life-threatening condition. Since the start of this pandemic, almost 39 million people have lost their lives and about 1.5 million people die yearly due to this disease. HIV is more rampant in sub-Saharan Africa.

TRACHEA, BRONCHUS, AND LUNG CANCERS: This are all respiratory cancers which is mainly caused by excessive smoking, second hand smoke, and environmental toxins. The WHO estimates that about 1.6 million people die from this cancer yearly.

LOWER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS: The WHO estimated that this disease caused about 3.1 million deaths in the year 2012 alone. This group of respiratory diseases includes pneumonia, influenza and bronchitis.

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE: This is a chronic, progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe for the patient. About 3.1 million deaths were attributed to this disease in 2012 alone according to WHO. The main cause of this disease is tobacco though other factors may include air pollution. There’s no cure for COPD currently though it can be managed through proper medication.

STROKE: A stroke is occurs when an artery in the brain is blocked then the brain cells which is Oxygen deprived begin to die within minutes. This disease was responsible for about 6.7 million deaths around the world in 2012. The risk factors for stroke are similar to those for CAD to prevent them in general, a good health habits is best to lower your risks.

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CAD): This is the deadliest disease in the world and it occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become narrowed. It is bad estimated by the World Health Organization that about 7.4 million people die of this disease yearly. The risk factors of this disease includes high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. A healthy livelihood like regular exercise, good nutrition, and weight control can help reduce your risk of developing this disease.

SOURCE : http://healthexamined.com/top-10-deadliest-diseases/

Kidney stones is something we all hope to never experience in our lifetime not only is it deadly but it is equally painful so it is highly recommended that we considers ways to avoid this disease. Our kidneys do the job of keeping our blood clean by removing the waste products from the body through urine. When there is not enough fluid or excess waste the urine becomes over saturated and a stone might form. This stones can be present for years without obstructing any opening but when a stone obstructs the ureter then serious pain follows.

Most medics think that people who form kidney stones lack specific chemicals in their urine to prevent them from forming while other factors like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and cardiovascular diseases can increase a person’s risk of forming a kidney stone. Though, you can limit your risk of having this sickness by follow this simple tips.

Develop the habit of drinking water: Like I earlier said stones can form when there is not enough fluid in your system so getting enough fluid is important for kidney stone prevention. When there is not enough water in your body system, urine becomes more concentrated, which can potentially lead to the formation of kidney stones. It is also important for you to note that sugary fruit juices and cola drinks can increase the risk of forming kidney stones so sticking to water and water-dense fruits like cucumbers and watermelon would reduce your risk.

Try to balance Your protein with fruits and vegetable[/b]s: Recent research suggests that people who are on a plant based diet have a lower incidence of kidney stones. The reason for this is most probably that animal protein makes urine more acidic, which can contribute greatly to you developing kidney stones. It is important to note that this does not mean you should eat less meat so as to prevent kidney stones instead try to balance out the acidity in this meat by eating lots of fruits and vegetables.

[b]Moderate your Calcium intake: When the level of calcium in your urine is high this can increase the chances of you developing kidney stones. But if you decide to go on a low calcium diet because of this it can prove to be dangerous to your health as calcium also helps clean out waste products in your body before they travel to the kidneys so a lack of calcium can prove to be detrimental. So it is advised you look for whole food sources of calcium and aim at keeping it moderate.

Minimize your sodium intake: When the level of sodium in your diet is high this can increase your risk for kidney stones. Most sodium based foods are processed foods so you can drastically limit your sodium intake by simply witching to unprocessed, and whole foods. Doing this alone can greatly decrease the amount of calcium in your urine and therefore reduce your risk of developing kidney stones.

SOURCE : http://healthexamined.com/tips-to-prevent-kidney-stone-disease/

Have ever wondered why so many products like milk and some cereals are fortified with Vitamin D, the obvious reason is the vitamin is hard to come by from regular food sources. Whereas Vitamin D is highly important for many health functions, like the health of your bones, teeth, muscles and even your immune system. If your body does not get this nutrient in sufficient amounts there can be a lot of painful effects which would follow so it is advised you get as much vitamin D to avoid the following events.

Achy, Weak Muscles: Your muscles rely on a certain amount of vitamin D in order for it to function properly and effectively. When this vitamin is absent it can lead to cause achy, sore, and weak muscles. These are the kind of feeling you often get when you have been infected with virus like the flu.

Headaches and Dizziness: These kinds of symptoms are common with high blood pressure patients, though it is also a common complain for those with vitamin D deficiency. High blood pressure is often called a “silent killer” because most people have no warning signs at all when suffering from it. So due to the similarities and delicacy of these symptoms if you are having headaches and dizziness you should definitely talk to your doctor.

Frequent Infections:If you notice that you are struggling with frequent urinary infections or respiratory problems like the cold or the flu, then chances are high that your immune system is weak and not as strong as it ought to be. One of the basic reasons for this could be a lack or deficiency of vitamin D in your body system. This vitamin is found in high concentration in the immune system of your body and is needed for the immune system to function well. It was found in a study that children who had high levels of Vitamin D in their system had less chances of acquiring a flu or cold.

Excessive Sweating:If you discover that you are sweating excessively without any obvious cause for it, such as a warm day, fever or strenuous workout, you would need to report this to your doctor immediately. There are many reasons you can be experiencing this and the cause is not only limited to a deficiency of Vitamin D in your body system, though there is actually no good explanation for why low vitamin D levels in your body can lead to this problem.

Tummy Troubles: If you simply have problems with things like constipation or heartburns, vitamin D can slow down how fast your body system can push through the food that you consume.

Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common of vitamin deficiencies that occurs in humans and there can lead to serious health consequences for this. The good thing however is that eating a diet rich in this nutrient regularly and also getting exposed to sunlight several times a week can help restore the vitamin levels to normal.

SOURCE : http://healthexamined.com/5-reasons-vitamin-d-important/

Diapers are innovative in helping mothers raise up cleaner and healthier babies. Though it's a common household product now, its usage has a downside as occasionally continuous use causes diaper rash in babies.

More and more mothers are concerned with reducing diaper rash on the bodies of their babies. After the care of the baby's health; it ranks high because baby rash can cause the baby to become very uncomfortable and irritated. When babies become this way they take away any comfort left for you to enjoy - whether during the day or night. Therefore, it is important for you as a mother or custodian to learn vital tips necessary to eradicate baby diaper rash.

CAUSES OF DIAPER RASH

Allergies, skin irritation and infection can cause diaper rash. Prolonged wetness of your baby's body can cause irritation by stimulating environment for diaper rash to occur.

When excretes, in form of poo or urine is left on baby's body for over a time it alters the pH level of baby's skin, acidic reaction occurs that promote environment for bacterial and fungal growth, this results in rashness over the baby's body in no time.

Sensitive skin of your baby can also cause rash to occur, some baby wipes, diapers and soaps can irritate your baby's skin and influence rash.


Handy tips for rash-free baby skin :

If you like to prevent diaper rash before they occur, or if your baby has diaper rash already, make sure you change diapers regularly, expose baby's body to clean air between diaper changes to dry the body and apply the tips below.

Antibiotics are good for reducing rash and because breast milk is rich in anti-bacterial functions, it is a natural and excellent source for alleviating rash in your baby's skin.
Clean your baby's body regularly to promote baby skin's dryness. Dry skin does the reverse of skin wetness; it helps your baby maintain a healthy and dry skin.
Pay attention to the soaps and diapers you use, if you notice irritation even when you clean your baby's body regularly it is likely an allergic response to any of these substances.
Use diapers that with high absorbency, today diapers manufacturers put much into the research of materials used to make diapers; it is easy to buy brands that promises 99% dryness for your baby's skin. So try diapers with high absorbency; take note that no matter the diapers you use failure to change the diapers once it becomes moist will create skin rash on your baby's body.
Some babies develop rash when their diapers are switched from one brand to another. Pay attention to your baby's body how the skin reacts if you decide to change diapers.
While baby diapers are important, allow your baby to stay without using diapers for several hours each day, it will help promote dry skin and provide the body with opportunity to dry naturally. This is an effective measure to treat or prevent diaper rash.
After cleaning your baby's body, carefully clean the body or give baby a rinse then apply creams like petroleum jelly. It will keep the skin from moisture that causes rash.

Rash usually clear out within a few days, though it can last longer it may be time to visit your doctor to get some help. If you apply these guidelines it will help you maintain a smoother and cleaner skin free of diaper rash.

SOURCE : http://healthexamined.com/handy-tips-to-stop-baby-diaper-rash/

Food poisoning is similar to accidents that occur without signs or warning. It's important to have knowledge about controlling it even in their absence. It is important to know what to do when food poisoning occurs because it can leave the patient helpless, tired, and very weak and is usually accompanied with headache, loss of appetite and diarrhea.

With a normal case of food poisoning , the symptoms includes cramps, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and diarrhea-it should disappear within a couple of days in the normal case, but the reverse occurs in the young and elderly suffering with the chronic condition or immune disorder, food poisoning can be very serious.

THE BEST TIME TO CALL THE DOCTOR:

Before we get into more details, it's important to call your doctor if the situation is accompanied by :

- Difficulty in swallowing, speaking or breathing: changes in vision, muscle, weakness or paralysis if this occurs after eating mushrooms, canned foods or shellfish.

- Fever with very high temperature above 100 degrees Fahrenheit

- Severe vomiting - meaning the patient can't hold liquids

- Severe diarrhea that continues into the second day

- Persistent localized abdominal pain

- Dehydration - Extreme thirst, dry mouth or decreased urination, and when you pinch the back of your hand and the skin stays pinched.

- Bloody diarrhea

In normal condition it can be treated at home although you should know that contaminated foods that have been infected by organisms unhealthy to the body is the root cause of this condition.


Don't allow food poisoning reoccur - tips to avoid a re-emergence.

- While you can blame the situation it is important to recall your memory to the foods you consumed before the condition, you may want to stay off where you ate, or avoid certain diets.

- You should also practice the habit of washing your hands to avoid bacteria like staphylococcus (commonly found on the skin and in the throat) or shigela ( passed from fecal matter ) .

- Wash your hands after handling raw meat and eggs.

- Avoid eating raw protein like meat, fish, poultry, milk or eggs. Stay off sushi, oysters on the half shell; also keep from Caesar salad made with raw eggs and unpasteurized eggnog. Do not use cracked eggs, raw foods can harbor bacteria.

- Cook your food thoroughly. Bacteria can't thrive above 150 degrees or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. So refrigerate and heat your foods well.

- Keep raw meat juice from other foods so it does not taint other harmless foods.

- Don't taste raw pork sausage stew, fish chowder or even cookie batter before it's prepared.

- Cook your meat till the pink coloration disappears, cook poultry till there are no more red joints and cook your fish until it flakes. Complete cooking is the only way to ensure that potential bacteria in food have been killed.

- After preparing raw foods ensure you wash your utensils thoroughly and make sure you keep the utensils from other food substances

- Thaw meat in the refrigerator because bacteria can multiply on food substances while the center is still frozen

- Never pick and eat wild mushrooms. Some contain toxins that attack the nervous system and can be deadly. Picking wild mushroom should be left to experts. Also note that root tubers like cassava contains toxins unsuitable for the stomach and can cause severe damage.

- Do not consume foods that are meant to be sealed for any reason, avoid consuming foods that come in cracked or opened seals, dented cans or lids, clear liquids that have turned milky. They could contain bacteria harmful to your health. Make sure you discard them carefully so even household pets do not consume them.


You can apply some home remedies for your food poisoning condition. Here are some vital tips :

Take in more fluids
Bacteria irritate your intestinal tracts and triggers loss of fluid. Drink plenty water to prevent dehydration. Water is the best replacement liquid one can take followed by clear liquids like apple juice, broth or bouillon.

Take some cocktail
Vomiting and diarrhea flushes out important electrolytes like potassium and sodium, you can replace them by sipping commercially prepared electrolyte products like Gatorade or try this rehydration recipe : Mix fruit juice with half spoon of honey or corn syrup and a pinch of table salt.

Avoid antacids
Antacids could reduce the acids in your stomach and weaken your defense against bacteria. This will result in the bacteria multiplying in greater numbers if you take an antacid.

Use Natural products
Natural products like ginger can provide relief. Drink a cup of tea made with squeezed ginger, add some honey or sugar and enjoy your hot tea .Alternatively just chew some slices raw or take it in combination with honey to reduce the pain.

Take some garlic
Garlics have antiseptic and antibiotics properties. Chew some raw garlic or mix it into a drink and drink it.

Don't interfere with the process
The body is trying to rid itself of toxic organisms out of your body, in some cases, taking anti-diarrheal products like Lomotil or Imodium ay interfere with the body's ability to fight the infection. Stay away from them and let nature fight its course.

Try basil
Basil promotes comfort in the abdominal area. The antibiotic properties help the body in flushing out toxic bacteria and viruses.

Make some juice with the leaves, add several spoons of honey and take it up to five times daily. You could also mix some oil extracted from basil into a cup of drinking water and drink it several times daily. Take this until the pain subsides.

If the case persists, you need to visit your doctor. After a few tests and with some medication you will be treated and will be fine.

Final Note

If you notice you ate food from a public outlet, you need to be cautious of the restaurant and make some reports in some cases so they can adhere to strict procedure in handling food and prevent future occurrence.



SOURCE : http://healthexamined.com/healthy-tips-to-remedy-food-poisoning/

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Having body odor can leave one feeling depressed, whether it's chronic or acute body odor, that stench that oozes from skin pores caused by various factors in both men and women can be very irritating and requires some work to get rid of or reduce to its barest minimum.

Body odor can be embarrassing, thus for this reason it's important to identify potential factors that influences body occur to occur just as it to learn some tips on dealing with it.

It can be caused by:

- Bacteria on the skin's surface resulting from poor hygiene

- Excess body mass

- Certain medications like anti-depressants

- Activities leading to consistent sweating

To get rid of body odor or reduce it to a minimum is achievable. Here are some tips to help you along the way:

Scrub Well
The most basic way of getting rid of body odor is to scrub well, particularly in areas that are most likely to produce much sweat and smell like the armpits and the groin. This is because body odor most likely is caused by mixture of perspiration and bacteria. Very good scrub with soap and water will help you rid of body odor.

Choose Natural Fabrics
Natural fabrics will absorb perspiration better than synthetic materials. The absorbed sweat is then free to evaporate from the fabric.

Practice good hygiene
If you want to get rid of your body odor, wash more than your body, wash your clothes thoroughly and use detergents with very good perfume to deal with cloth odor, your shoes should be kept dried after use and washable shoes should be washed thoroughly after use and dried.

Antiperspirants will work well
Commercial deodorants are very effective in dealing with underarm odor. They leave chemical over the skin area used on that kills odor-causing bacteria.

Antibiotic Cream
If using antiperspirants leaves you irritated, try anti-biotic cream, they perform the same functions as antiperspirants leaving your skin refreshed and cleaner, it is readily available in stores so you can get one with ease.

Watch your diet
Extracts of proteins and oils from certain foods and spices remain in body secretions for hours after eating them and can impact on body odor . Fish, cumin, curry and leads the list. These food produce more oils in the body that is secreted onto the body, sparking up conditions that influences body odor.

Practice Clean Shaving
Shaving your underarms will give your skin a refreshing feeling. It will get rid of rich environment bacteria that causes body odor needs in order to flourish. Consistent and clean shave will expose the skin to receive clean air and prevent the conditions necessary for body odor to manifest. Mixture of Sweat and Bacteria- shaving keeps at least one of the two conditions required at bay helping the body to cut down on bad odor.

Change your soap
If you sweat perspire a lot and have a tendency to smell bad, regular toilet soap or old deodorant soap needs to be done away with. You need an anti-bacterial soap and you have to use it consistently. Over time it impacts on your skin reducing bacterium that causes body odor to reduce drastically.

Apply these tips and you will gain very fresh and cleaner skin

SOURCE : http://healthexamined.com/body-odor-8-tips-for-fresher-skin/

Arthritis may be the oldest known remedy on earth. It is just as old as man himself. Millions of people globally suffer this condition and it's imperative to have a through grasp about this health condition and arm yourself with knowledge against it even if you don’t suffer from the condition – because it is a common health condition, you may find someone you can share the vital insights in this article with. Both genders are at risk from arthritis and it is a very common health condition.

While you may be reading this article, you may have it or know somehow suffering from arthritis, which ever category you belong to, pay attention as you read on because new books and miracle cures elope daily promising instant relief from the pain. The purpose of this article is not to promise instant miracle but how to get relief from the pain without complex prescriptions filled with making a trip to the doctor. There's a lot that can be done right from your home without a lot of very expensive equipment, pain or risk.

Let's get started, here are tips to help you find ease from the pain.

1. Shed some weight

While increased weight does not cause arthritis, you can find relief from the pain if you cut down on your weight. It's not a magic formula but it's a rational one, that the less you carry the more ease you feel if you have arthritis. The weight loss you will experience will reduce strain on your knees, joints, hips, spinal column, ankles and feet. You will feel lighter if you shed some weight trust me.

2. Apply oil and heat

An eucalyptus ointment can bring some relief. An oil based ointment with eucalyptus oil as an active ingredient can be effective for both arthritis. Apply the ointment around the region you feel either pain or stiffness get a towel and apply some warm water to it, squeeze it so the towel can provide heat-free from water and wrap it around the region. Do this continuously until you feel some ease from the pain.

3. Check your work-rate and pace

Reduce stress on your body by taking it easy. Don't walk too fast, take things one step at a time. Learn to relax and take your mind on the pain.

4. Practice floatation

Studies have shown that floatation can help relief pain induced by arthritis. Specially designed tanks known as sensory deprivation tanks are available that can relieve arthritic pain.

About an hour of soaking in the tank will produce meaningful relief because arthritic pain is flared up by stress and floatation reliefs the body of this stress.

5. Practice Ice therapy

Cold treatments can be used to relief the pain. Apply an ice pack over a stiff or pained area for about 20minutes holding it firm over the area. Repeat the process continuously until the pain subsides.

6. Apply Heat

If you feel uncomfortable with ice, then try heat. Also apply heat when the joint becomes hot and swollen.
Use a towel and warm water and continuously apply heat over the body to get relief.

7. Get off drugs that can become addictive.

Tranquilizers and narcotic pain killers can become very addictive. It puts pressure on your mind to focus on the pain and stay attached to these drugs, free yourself from this abuse and focus on your rehabilitation and this will help you ease off the mental pain.

8. Eat plenty of fish and fish diets

Active ingredient in fish oil, Omega-3 fatty acids that also comes in form of tablet (cod liver oil tablets) should be taken regularly. They help the body alleviate the pain by providing the body with vitamins A and D the body requires. Vitamins A provide the body with anti-inflammatory effects while vitamins D help in promoting bone growth and health. Fish oils provide the body with defense from chemicals that promote arthritic inflammation.

Vitamins A and D can be toxic in very large amounts so limit your cod liver oil tablet in-take to just a tablespoon food a day. It is important to consult with your physician for an appropriate dosage because too much of these vitamins can also cause more problems for the body. Your physician will also provide you with information if you require fish-oil supplements.

Instead of using supplements, low-fat diet that contains fish can be very helpful. Try low fat diet that contains mackerel or salmon.

9. Apply Massage

Massage is a general pain relieving technique that will help you feel better and ease the pain. Apply cold or heat massage on the area you feel discomfort and lay down after the massage, you will wake up feeling better.

10. Boost your Vitamins

Vitamins C intake can relieve you off arthritic pain. Studies shows strong dose of vitamins C can bring about regression of the disease. Vitamins C act as anti-oxidant that cleanses the body system off chemicals that stimulates arthritic pain. Make sure you consult with a specialist before you appropriate a dose for yourself.

11. Watch your food in-take

Many arthritic patients have reported improvement by watching their diets. Cut down on milk products and food substances like white potatoes, tobacco, and replace your red pepper with black pepper.

12. Reduce your vegetable oil in-take

While vegetable oils can be very helpful, if you suffer from arthritis you may want to cut down on your vegetable oil in-take. Reduce your in-take of vegetable oils and increase your in-take of fish based oils.

It is important to reduce and withdraw from oil-based foods like salad dressings, fried food and margarine. These food substances are rich in omege-6 fatty acids that you don't need in your condition. These oils contain substances that have been proven by research causes inflammation in arthritis patients.

Try oil processed from olives or rapeseed, Canola oil can also be taken in little quantities. These oils are low in omega-6 fatty acids and while they may be okay for your body, it is important to reduce your oil in-take.

13. Take Natural Juice

Natural juice like carrot juice can provide wonderful effects in an arthritic patient. Vegetable juice are effective pain relievers for an arthritic patient.

Celery juice, carrot juice, cabbage juice and tomato juice are good for your body in its present condition. They will provide your body with vitamins that cleanses the body from acidic food extracts that promotes arthritis.

Your health can improve significantly overall if you apply this tips and you can get back on the pain introduced by arthritis.

SOURCE : http://healthexamined.com/arthritis-13-pain-relieving-remedies/

When it comes to getting a lot of unwanted weight off nearly everyone involved would want to lose weight quickly, and there are a number of diet plan out there which promise to give you a instant result. But while they might work in the short term, more than often are they difficult to stick to and so quickly than the weight was lost that it all comes back on.

A positive attitude is always very important for a successful weight loss and weight management regime as this sort of attitude would surely help you attain your desired level of weight loss.

You need to know also that to lose weight permanently without lapses, you must make a commitment to gradually adopt a healthier way of living which would help keep lost weight that way.

Your weight is not something impossible to control as everyone can control their weight. What you need to know so as to lose weight is that, you should eat fewer calories so that this substance is low in your system or you should target burning up more calories than you need which happen to be surplus to requirement at present. The best way to lose weight permanently is to fully do the both above methods and the results would amaze you.

When you decide to follow a low calorie diet you should know that this can leave you feeling deprived and can increase the level of temptation to backtrack in your weight loss regime. More often when you are on a very low calorie diets which would make you lose muscle instead of fat you are left with a body that Jiggle's and looks rough instead of a body that is smooth and finely toned.

Exercise can also help you keep the muscles intact and fit while you lose a lot of fat. Very low calorie diets also lack many of the important nutrients which are needed by your body to survive and this puts you at risk of becoming a bit malnourished.

It is important to know that research have proved that people who follow this type of diets usually gain all the weight they lose back on the long run while people who lose weight slowly by eating less volume of food and exercising regularly tend to keep the weight off permanently.

The best way to ensure that you are eating healthy and your weight loss regime is not backtracking is by keeping an accurate food journal as this would guide you.

You would need to write down everything you eat and drink, including serving sizes or portions of food you take, you would also need to note the nutritional value of what you eat and drink. To make progress and achieve your goal you would need to be honest and accurate in doing this, otherwise keeping a journal is not going to be helpful and would end up being a waste of time. Keeping a record would also help you learn more about your eating habits and help you have more access to the food choices you make and know more about your body and how it reacts to certain foods.

SOURCE : http://healthexamined.com/best-way-to-lose-body-weight/

Ear aches can be a serious course of concern. When it suddenly pinches at night, it can be worse, finding medical help could be difficult after night's light out. Children and adults, even the elderly can be susceptible to ear aches. It could occur as a result of plugged Eustachian tubes (which lead from the back of the throat to the middle ear), this is often the remote cause of ear aches.

The muscles in the Eustachian tubes play vital roles to the ears, as they contract, it enables the tube to open up and allow air flow into the middle ear, when the tubes don't drain naturally the air in the middle air is absorbed creating a vacuum in the tube and sucking the ear drum inwardly this can leave you with pains as the ear aches.

The situation is usually aggravated by a cold, sinus infection or an allergy.

Ear aches can arise from other factors too, infections can trigger an ache. Deep-sea diving and atmospheric pressure from air travel can cause your ears to ache. Other odd things like tiny clippings from an hair cut can cause an ache if it falls into the ear, it will itch and irritate the ears. Problems from elsewhere too can cause the ear to ache; it could originate from the teeth, tonsils, throat, tongue or jaw.

If you ears ache you need to see a specialist, but before you book that appointment you could try these remedies for the pain.

Sit up
Sit upright for a few minutes. This should decrease swelling and kick-start the Eustachian tubes to start draining air in your middle ear. Swallowing while you site up can help ease the pain because it causes the ear muscles to expand allowing air to pass through the ear canal.

Use some garlic
Garlics have antiseptic properties and can give you some aid. Crush some amount, mix it with little quantity of sesame oil and apply some heat for 2 minutes. Once it cools, extract the liquid from the mixture and apply few drops to the affected ear.

Ginger
Ginger has natural antibiotic properties can aid relief. Crush little quantities of ginger and extract the liquid; put a few drops unto the affected ear.

Use baby's mineral oil
Place a bottle of baby's mineral oil in a pan of ordinary water, let the oil sit in the water for some minutes so the temperature of the oil and the water resonates, after some minutes take it out placing a drop or two in the offended ear, this will reduce the pain.

Use a hair dryer to soothe the pain
Turn your hair dryer on to a low warm setting; hold it about 15 inches from your ear, aim the warm air into the aching air. Hold it for a few minutes not longer than 7 minutes.

Apply hydrogen peroxide
This substance is acclaimed as a natural sanitizer and germicide, Apply just few drops to the ear and wait for ninety seconds, then let out the residue.

Chew a gum
Most people know this is a sure way to open the tube in the inner ear. The muscular action will help the Eustachian tube open up and let air flow

SOURCE : http://healthexamined.com/ear-aches-simple-remedies-for-the-pain/

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Excess oil in the body system gets out one way or the other, excess oil in the body system is secreted by sebaceous glands beneath the skin onto the skin’s surface, resulting in oily skin, this oil residue mixes up with sweat on the skin’s surface, blocking the skin pore and inducing irritation, it stimulates the climate for bacteria to clog the skin pores and cause body odor.

This secreted oil on the skin causes conditions like pimples, acne and all types of irritations to the skin.

Does oily skin have its own merit?

Oily skin can be very nice to have because it has its own advantages, one of which is it prevents cracking of the skin surface.

Consequently if you have oily skin you will have fewer wrinkles even with age than someone without oily skin.

What causes oily skin?

* Oily skins are results from a host of factors, from our diet to hereditary to lifestyle, these conditions can impact and cause oily skin.

* Hereditary plays a vital role in oily skin just as hormones, for example during pregnancy women are prone to producing more oil in their skin as changes in their hormone levels causes an increased release of oil to their skin.

* Women taking certain birth control pills are also prone to increased oil in their skins resulting in oily skin.

* Stress can cause the oil glands to release more oil to the skin just as a wrong cosmetic choice.

It is important to deal with factors within your influence and reduce excess skin oil and learn to leave with the rest.

How can i manage oily skin?

Managing oily skin is important, because it has no magic cure it has to be managed effectively. When managed effectively it remedies have be observed to produce fruitful results.

If you have oily skin, apply these tips :

Apply astringents
Astringents with acetone are great solvents for fats and grease, applying them regularly will reduce excess oil from your skin’s surface.

Dermatologists believe that rather than washing the face too often that causes too much facial dryness, it is better to use astringent pads.

You can use them for your facial cleansing and evade the risk off excessive skin dryness.

Ditch oily soaps
Dermatologists recommend using specialized soaps that can de-oil your skin. Neutrogena, Clearasil are two very good brands you can use.

Use soaps that act as cleansers, they will cleanse your skin off excess oil. Soaps that have glycerine base are specially formulated for oily skin.

Use powder
Baby-powder can provide protection from excess oils. Apply a light layer to cover the oil so it reduces the moisture and acts as a shield against excess facial moisture.

Cosmetics
Make the right cosmetics choice. There are many cosmetics specially formulated for oily skin. They are produced to soak up excess oils and grease.

It will not halt oil production but will alleviate it.

Keep clean skin
Exfoliated skin will keep the pores open, it will dig deep into the skin and clear the skin of any irritants causing organism.

Final word

While you’re working on reducing your oily skin, remember it’s a journey, be consistent and stick to the guidelines.

SOURCE : http://healthexamined.com/five-effective-remedies-for-oily-skin/

Bad breath can affect one’s social life adversely imagine being in the middle of an important meeting you’re discussing with a business client, you close the meeting and standup and say.” I’ve enjoyed having this discussion and look forward to doing business with you “,and as you stand and draw close to each other, the other person reacts, he withdraws, turns the other way but manages to smile and act like it never happened ? This is just the kind of scenario bad breath or halitosis can cause.


Different factors can induce halitosis: smoking, bad dental care, high protein diets and mouth acids. Whatever the cause halitosis is embarrassing and should be prevented.


Tips to overcome it



Practice good oral care


Brush your teeth regularly. Some odors can be eliminated permanently or temporarily- if you brush after a meal. The main culprit in bad breath is a soft, sticky film of living and dead bacteria that clings to the teeth and gums, this film is called plaque. They are present in the mouth eating every morsel of food that passes into your food and producing these offensive odors. As you exhale, they exhale so brush away the plaque after each meal and rid your mouth of the breath problem, also floss your teeth to also prevent a buildup of bacteria



Try some mints of gum

Mints and gums can cover up bad breath; don’t let it hang too far off.


Use mouthwash

If you need 15 minutes of freedom from bad breath, use some mouthwash. Many brands contain essential oils like eucalyptus, thyme, peppermint and wintergreen that neutralize odor-producing waste products in your mouth. Some contain zinc compounds, sodium benzoate or benzoic acid all acts as antiseptics to rid your mouth of tiny bacteria that induces bad breath.


Eat three times daily

The saliva in the mouth becomes highly acidic from dehydration and in adequate diet. One of the side effects of fasting is bad breath.


Try some parsley

Parsley can be a breath-saver for your breath so sprig and chew some thoroughly.


Try some spice

Certain spices and herbs in your kitchen are natural enhancers. Chew cloves, fennel or anise seeds after odorous meals.


Brush your tongues

Do not ignore your tongue while brushing your teeth. Your tongue is covered with hair-like projections that can harbor plaques. While brushing, brush the tongue and wash beneath the tongue as well.


Increase your water in-take

Drink plenty water after heavy meals. They help the mouth maintain the right pH level to keep it free from germs, they also flush out bacteria hiding in the mouth.


Cut down on sugary food substances; reduce your in-take of highly sugary drinks, coffee and spirits. It alters the right chemical balance your mouth ought to maintain for fresh breath.


Eat foods rich in Vitamins D

Vitamins D act as an anti-oxidant and will cleanse your mouth of odor producing bacteria. Lick a few regularly to rinse your mouth of these organisms. It is readily available in sea foods.


Conclusion

Persistent bad breath can be an indicator of a greater problem. Although bad breath is a major gum disease, it could also be gases and odors from gastro intestinal problems. If your halitosis doesn’t give way after a few days, see a dentist or doctor.


Some diseases can cause bad breath, they include cancer, tuberculosis, syphilis, dehydration and zinc deficiency. Some drugs can also cause bad breath, drugs like penicillamine and lithium can cause bad breath

SOURCE : http://healthexamined.com/overcoming-bad-breath/