1. Myth: All Radiation is bad Fact: Radiation is all around you and is part of the natural environment in the form of radon in soil, cosmic radiation, cell phones, trace amounts found in the food and water we ingest. An average person receives 1.5 -3.5 mSv background radiation per year from natural radiation which is equal to 15 to 35 chest X rays. Imaging technologists work to ensure patients are exposed to the least amount of radiation possible during [...]
THE WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY WAS CREATED BY WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION IN 1987 TO BRING TO ATTENTION THE DEATH AND DISEASE CAUSED BY THE TOBACCO EPIDEMIC. TOBACCO CAN COME IN THE SMOKELESS (E.G SNUFF, CHEWING TOBACCO) AND SMOKE (E.G. CIGARETTES) VARIETIES. USERS OF SMOKING VARIETY OF TOBACCO CAUSE HEALTH RISKS NOT JUST TO THEMSELVES, BUT ALSO TO PEOPLE AROUND THEM WHO INHALE SECONDHAND SMOKE. THOSE USING TOBACCO IN CHEWING FORM ARE AT A GREATER RISK OF SPECIALLY ORAL CANCERS THAT CAN AFFECT THE [...]
1) Oranges Rich in vitamin C, calcium, fiber. Helps to give glow to your skin. Take whole fruit or glass of orange juice without sugar. 2) Pomegranate Acts as a skin tightening agent. Decrease fine lines & wrinkles. Slows down aging. 3) Guava A load of lycopene, carotene an antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage during winter. 4) Papaya Fruit having skin repairing & tightening agent. Papaya is rich in papaine, vitamin C & vitamin A. Feed your stomach with goodness of papaya [...]
1) Control on your S-O-S (Salt-Oil- Suagr )- In festival season your meal like faral or sweets should be home made & maximum 20-25 % of your daily routine meal for a day. 2) Increase the intake of citrus fruits Citrus fruits act as antidote for bad cholesterol, excess saturated fats, sugar & salt which come by sweets & namkeen. 3) Favorite food/sweets First take your daily healthy meal then consume your favorite food in a set portion. Do not overeat it, because your [...]
Clinical evidence shows that The Massage Gun is a professional grade percussive therapy device ideal to aid in the recovery of athletes, and anyone else who suffer from injuries or muscle aches. the benefits of massage guns and percussive therapy: speedier recovery, reduced muscle soreness and lactic acid build-up which could mean less pain, improved range of motion, better blood circulation and more. Massage guns are primarily thought of as “recovery” tools in today’s fitness culture, but you can use them [...]
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT IS DONE FOR TEETH WHEN THE NERVE HOUSED INSIDE EACH INDIVIDUAL TOOTH (PULP) IS AFFECTED DUE TO CARIES/DECAY. A ROOT CANAL TREATMENT SAVES A TOOTH AND GIVES ONE THE ADVANTAGE OF PROLONGING THE LIFE OF THEIR TOOTH. IN CASE A TOOTH IS DECAYED BEYOND REPAIR, REMOVAL (EXTRACTION) OF THAT TOOTH BECOMES NECESSARY. IN SUCH CASES THE EXTRACTED TOOTH (EXCEPT THE THIRD MOLAR) SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH AN ARTIFICIAL SUBSTITUTE LIKE IMPLANT/BRIDGE/DENTURE. REPLACEMENT OF REMOVED TOOTH IS NECESSARY [...]
Make Your Office Back Friendly If you’re like many people, you probably spend much of your day sitting at a desk. This sedentary behaviour puts you at increased risk for spending prolonged time in poor posture, potentially causing pain and discomfort. Few easy tips that will go a long way in helping your back feel better at work. Desk Make sure your workspace has: Stable desk (not wobbly). At a good height (28″-30″ above the floor is suitable for most adults). Large enough for your [...]
THE COMMON CAUSES OF CROOKED TEETH ARE AS FOLLOWS CROOKED TEETH OR MALALIGNED TEETH ARE MOSTLY HEREDITARY. THE OTHER CAUSES OF CROOKED TEETH COULD BE MALALIGNMENT OF THE UPPER AND LOWER JAWS SMALL SIZE OF JAWS LEADING TO CROWDING OF THE TEETH EARLY LOSS OF BABY TEETH FAILURE TO REPLACE THE LOST PERMANENT TEETH GUM DISEASE PROLONGED USE OF PACIFIERS OR THUMB SUCKING IN CHILDREN MISALIGNMENT OF THE JAWS AFTER FACIAL TRAUMA THE EFFECTS OF SUCH MALALINGNED TEETH ARE: INABILITY TO CLEAN TEETH PROPERLY LEADING TO CAVITIES ESPECIALLY BETWEEN [...]
August 1st week is celebrated as world breast feeding week .We can promote & support breast feeding through healthy diet for lactating mothers. Feeding mother’s requirement of nutrient increases for maintenance of her own health & feed to the baby with quality of milk. Milk production burn extra 500kcal while fulfilling your baby’s nutritional needs. Requirement of calories as well as protein is increases. Calorie counting is not necessary when you are breast feeding but diet should be [...]
August 1 week is Breast feeding week. Awareness & promotion for lactation is important for both baby & mother health. Colostrums (thick yellow milk) first immunisation to the infant. Loaded with lots of disease fighting immunonutrients & health beneficial nutritional compounds.Colostrum is the ideal first milk and helps the newborn’s immature digestive tract to develop. After the first few days, the breasts start producing larger amounts of milk as the baby’s stomach grows. Breast milk contain correct amount of protein which [...]
