Influenza flu is an infectious disease that affects birds and mammals caused by RNA virus.Influenza can cause pneumonia.
There are influenza A,influenza B and influenza C.Influenza B is common in affecting humans and mammals.
Symptoms of influenza
Influenza symptoms include,
*Muscle pains
*Fever
*Headache
*Sore throat
*Coughing
*Fatique
*Nausea and vomiting in some cases
*Abdominal pain
Transmission of Influenza virus
By air through sneezes or coughing
Hand to mouth transmission by way of hand shake
Birds droppings-Nasal secretion,feces,saliva or blood
Personal contact with fluids of infected birds and farm poultry.
Mode of prevention
*Frequent hand washing
*The use of disinfectants recommended
*It is commonly believe that sunlight and detergents inactivates the influenza virus thereby reduces the risk of infection
*Vaccination-The use of influenza vaccines for both humans and poultry farms
*Alcohol-based hand rubs is effective at inactivating influenza virus
*Avoid spitting indescrimnately
*Avoid also the covering of mouth and nose while coughing and sneezing respectively
*When caring for the sick,the use of face mask is recommended
*Use bleach to sanitise room and equipments
*Avoid the use of tobacco completely to reduce the risk of infection
*Medications like paracetamol could relieve the fever and muscle aches associated with the influenza.Dont take aspirin during influenza infection.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Info On Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolical disease characterised by excessive urination as a result of excess sugar in the body system.
It is a defects in either insuline secretion or insuline action in the body leading to a high blood-glucose level.
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease with serious health complications such as weight loss and general body weakness.
The rise in blood-sugar level is a consequence of the inadequate secretion of a hormone called insuline which converts excess sugar in to useful substance.
Risk Factors for Diabetes
*Alcoholic consumption
*Overfeeding and poor eating harbit
*Consumption of starchy foods and sugary drinks
*Over weight
*Malnutrition
*Stress.
Symptoms of Diabetes
*Weight loss and energy loss
*Blurred vision
*Constant urination
*Nausea
*Skin infections
*Fatique
*Abnormal thirst
*Lethargy.
Prevention of Diabetes mellitus
*Shedding of weight for overweight individuals
*Regular exercise
*Maintain a good feeding harbit.Eat balance diets
*Avoid fats and oils
*Junk foods and sugar rich drinks are not good.
*Honey should be used in house hold meals instead of sugar.
It is a defects in either insuline secretion or insuline action in the body leading to a high blood-glucose level.
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease with serious health complications such as weight loss and general body weakness.
The rise in blood-sugar level is a consequence of the inadequate secretion of a hormone called insuline which converts excess sugar in to useful substance.
Risk Factors for Diabetes
*Alcoholic consumption
*Overfeeding and poor eating harbit
*Consumption of starchy foods and sugary drinks
*Over weight
*Malnutrition
*Stress.
Symptoms of Diabetes
*Weight loss and energy loss
*Blurred vision
*Constant urination
*Nausea
*Skin infections
*Fatique
*Abnormal thirst
*Lethargy.
Prevention of Diabetes mellitus
*Shedding of weight for overweight individuals
*Regular exercise
*Maintain a good feeding harbit.Eat balance diets
*Avoid fats and oils
*Junk foods and sugar rich drinks are not good.
*Honey should be used in house hold meals instead of sugar.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Libido Enhancer Tips For Men & Women
Libido means sexual drive or desire.Increase in libido is therefore increase in sexual drive and appetite.There's marital joy,confidence,fulfillment and satisfaction when ones sexual life and health is enhanced.
There are certain harbits and lifestyle that help in enhancing sexual health and performance in individuals.
Factors Influencing Libido
*Primarily,loss in libido comes with aging.Sexual functionlity decreases with old age.
*Mental factors such as depression,illness and anxiety can result in loss of sexual desires and urge.
*Lack of adequate sleep is another factor that lead to loss of libido in men and women.
*The psychological effects of financial difficulties,marital crises and work stress can adversely lead to a reduction in ones libido.
*Smoking and alcoholic drinks all have negative effects on sexuality
Libido Enhancement Tips
*Eating lots of herbs and vegetables will boost ones sexual functionality
*Fish oils and fish eggs helps influence hormone balance and boost sexual health.
*Cold water fish like sardines,salmond,shellfish and halibut shoild be consumed in a high rate.
*Avoid junk foods and foods high in sugar.
*Spices such as mustard,curcumin and nutmeg are all libido boosters.
*Take deep sleep always and seriously too.
*Massage therapy and measures are highly recommended.
*Live a stress and anxiety free life.
*Do away with smoking to avoid reduction in the genital blood flow.
*Diseases like diabetes,hypertension and insomnia should be properly treated.
There are certain harbits and lifestyle that help in enhancing sexual health and performance in individuals.
Factors Influencing Libido
*Primarily,loss in libido comes with aging.Sexual functionlity decreases with old age.
*Mental factors such as depression,illness and anxiety can result in loss of sexual desires and urge.
*Lack of adequate sleep is another factor that lead to loss of libido in men and women.
*The psychological effects of financial difficulties,marital crises and work stress can adversely lead to a reduction in ones libido.
*Smoking and alcoholic drinks all have negative effects on sexuality
Libido Enhancement Tips
*Eating lots of herbs and vegetables will boost ones sexual functionality
*Fish oils and fish eggs helps influence hormone balance and boost sexual health.
*Cold water fish like sardines,salmond,shellfish and halibut shoild be consumed in a high rate.
*Avoid junk foods and foods high in sugar.
*Spices such as mustard,curcumin and nutmeg are all libido boosters.
*Take deep sleep always and seriously too.
*Massage therapy and measures are highly recommended.
*Live a stress and anxiety free life.
*Do away with smoking to avoid reduction in the genital blood flow.
*Diseases like diabetes,hypertension and insomnia should be properly treated.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Natural Therapy For Arthritis
Arthritis is an infection of the joints as a result of either old age or trauma to the joints.
It occurs both in children and the aged.With pain as its common features,the pain of arthritis differs depending on the location of the infected joint.
Types Of Arthritis
There are two form of arthritis.They are,the primary arthritis and the secondary arthritis.
Primary Arthritis include
*Rhematoid arthritis,
*Septic arthritis,
*Ankylosing spondylitis,
*Osteoarthritis and
*Juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Secondary arthritis refers to those arthritis that are secondary to other diseases.They are as follows;
*Psoriatic arthritis
*Hepatitis
*Reactive arthritis
*Lyme disease and Haemochromatosis
*Gouty arthritis.
Causes of Arthritis
The different form of arthritis have their peculiar causes.
Most of the primary arthritis are as a result of the body reaction against itself.
Osteoarthritis is cause by infection of the joints.
Gouty arthritis is as a result of deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints.
Treatment Of Arthritis
The type of arthritis determines the type of treatment given.
Medication and dietary suppliments targeted at the disesase that causes the arthritis is one of the treatment measures.
Occupational therapy-include weight control,exercise and change in lifestyle measures.
Also a form of joint replacement surgery known as Arthroplasty could be applicable in some cases.
It occurs both in children and the aged.With pain as its common features,the pain of arthritis differs depending on the location of the infected joint.
Types Of Arthritis
There are two form of arthritis.They are,the primary arthritis and the secondary arthritis.
Primary Arthritis include
*Rhematoid arthritis,
*Septic arthritis,
*Ankylosing spondylitis,
*Osteoarthritis and
*Juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Secondary arthritis refers to those arthritis that are secondary to other diseases.They are as follows;
*Psoriatic arthritis
*Hepatitis
*Reactive arthritis
*Lyme disease and Haemochromatosis
*Gouty arthritis.
Causes of Arthritis
The different form of arthritis have their peculiar causes.
Most of the primary arthritis are as a result of the body reaction against itself.
Osteoarthritis is cause by infection of the joints.
Gouty arthritis is as a result of deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints.
Treatment Of Arthritis
The type of arthritis determines the type of treatment given.
Medication and dietary suppliments targeted at the disesase that causes the arthritis is one of the treatment measures.
Occupational therapy-include weight control,exercise and change in lifestyle measures.
Also a form of joint replacement surgery known as Arthroplasty could be applicable in some cases.
Monday, May 4, 2009
DIGESTIVE DISEASES & DISORDERS
The health of all humans body depends wholly on the ability of the body to digest and assimilate food substances and nutrients.
Indigestion leads to a number of health complications.It causes pain and discomfort.
Indigestion,if not arrested can causee inflammatory bowel disease,irritable bowel syndrome and bowel irregularity(bowel movement).The human digestive system is responsible for breakdown of food particles(solid and liquid) and turn it to nutrients needed by the body.
When the process of digestion is faulty and the system is unable to function properly,it results in digestive disorder.
SYMPTOMS OF DIGESTIVE DISORDER
Some of the symptom of digestive disorder include;
*Belching
*Bloating
*Diarrhea
*Heart burn
*Constipation
*Vomiting
*Retching
*Weight loss and abdominal pain
*Ulcers and bowel movement
*Flatulence
*Hepatitis
AIDS TO DIGESTION
To avoid any form of digestive disorder,the following tips could be of tremendous benefit.They are;
*Natural fruits such as oranges,apples assist the body in its metabolic activities.
*Vegetables like cucumber,onions,garlic,carrots are all commendable as effective aids to food digestion.
*Avoidance of fatty foods-They delay stomach emptying.
*Milk products,ice cream and process foods should be consumed sparingly
*Excess sugar and sweeteners as in soft drinks and fruit drinks should also be avoided.
*Periodical colon cleansing and flushing is quite proper in order to get rid of waste and toxic food substances in the body.
*The presence of harmless and normal bacteria in the intestine helps in breaking down food.The effectiveness of such bacteria could be boosted by consuming good quatity of fermented milk(yogurt)and soy milk.*Eat balance diet and avoid improper harbit of combining two starchy food in one meal.
Indigestion leads to a number of health complications.It causes pain and discomfort.
Indigestion,if not arrested can causee inflammatory bowel disease,irritable bowel syndrome and bowel irregularity(bowel movement).The human digestive system is responsible for breakdown of food particles(solid and liquid) and turn it to nutrients needed by the body.
When the process of digestion is faulty and the system is unable to function properly,it results in digestive disorder.
SYMPTOMS OF DIGESTIVE DISORDER
Some of the symptom of digestive disorder include;
*Belching
*Bloating
*Diarrhea
*Heart burn
*Constipation
*Vomiting
*Retching
*Weight loss and abdominal pain
*Ulcers and bowel movement
*Flatulence
*Hepatitis
AIDS TO DIGESTION
To avoid any form of digestive disorder,the following tips could be of tremendous benefit.They are;
*Natural fruits such as oranges,apples assist the body in its metabolic activities.
*Vegetables like cucumber,onions,garlic,carrots are all commendable as effective aids to food digestion.
*Avoidance of fatty foods-They delay stomach emptying.
*Milk products,ice cream and process foods should be consumed sparingly
*Excess sugar and sweeteners as in soft drinks and fruit drinks should also be avoided.
*Periodical colon cleansing and flushing is quite proper in order to get rid of waste and toxic food substances in the body.
*The presence of harmless and normal bacteria in the intestine helps in breaking down food.The effectiveness of such bacteria could be boosted by consuming good quatity of fermented milk(yogurt)and soy milk.*Eat balance diet and avoid improper harbit of combining two starchy food in one meal.
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