Mobile Phone use linked to Skin Allergy

Mobile phones and their accessories may contain sufficient amounts of allergens such as nickel, chromium and cobalt to cause allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), reveals an online literature review.

The review, led by Dr. Jacob Thyssen of Copenhagen University Hospital Gentofte, Hellerup, Denmark, showed that cases of mobile phone ACD have been reported since 2000. ACD is a type IV T-cell mediated hypersensitivity reaction that causes intense pruritus when the skin is in contact with a specific allergen.

There are multiple allergens than can cause ACD, including latex, metal compounds, plants, cosmetics and industrial agents. Specific allergens that have been identified as causes of mobile phone ACD are nickel, chromium, iridium, cobalt and plastics/glues. Twenty-seven of the 35 cases studied in the online literature review identified nickel as an allergen, making it the most common allergen for mobile phone ACD. [Pediatr Allergy Immunol Pulmonol 2014; doi:10.1089/ped.2013.0308]

This eczematous dermatitis has been known to appear in places that are commonly exposed to mobile phones such as the face (especially periauricular and cheek), flanks, extremities and lower abdomen. When evaluating a patient with eczematous dermatitis and a known history of metal allergy, patch testing for common metal allergens and spot testing of the patient’s phone will help to confirm the diagnosis of nickel- or chromium-induced mobile phone ACD.

Four studies conducted between 2008 and 2011, which evaluated nickel and cobalt release from mobile phones, showed excessive nickel release in 18 to 45.5 percent of tested phones. [Pediatr Allergy Immunol Pulmonol 2014; doi:10.1089/ped.2013.0308] Chromium, which is used on the cover and keypad of some mobile phones, was also proven to trigger mobile phone dermatitis in some patients.

Tests to screen consumer items for metal release are uncommon. Due to that, and the lack of rules and regulations, many phones that release levels of metals sufficient to induce ACD are still sold and used.

Statistics show that the occurrence of mobile phone dermatitis increased by 1,250 percent from 2000 to 2010. [Pediatr Allergy Immunol Pulmonol 2014; doi:10.1089/ped.2013.0308] This increase is associated with a surge in the usage of mobile phones as their functions increase and prices decrease.

The International Telecommunication Union estimated that 8.5 percent of people globally had a mobile broadband subscription in 2011, and the figure is expected to increase over the years.

Today, when many children and most adults own mobile phones, healthcare providers should be more aware of the increasing risk and add mobile phone dermatitis to their list of differentials.

Are You Suffering from Heart Diseases? MUST READ

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For Your Heart Vein Opening

Ingredients For Making Heart Vein Opening Drink Ingredients:

1 cup Lemon juice

1 cup Ginger juice

1 cup Garlic juice

1 cup Apple cider vinegar

Mix all above and simmer in low heat for about 60 minutes or till solution reduces to 3 cups.

Remove solution to cool, then mix 3 cups of natural honey and store it in a jar.

Drink one tablespoon daily before breakfast. Your vein’s blockage will open in most cases.

Enjoy your drink. Taste good too.

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Are You Suffering from Heart Diseases?

Or have you been advised to undergo Angiography or Bypass?

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Before you undergo Angiography or Bypass treatment, you must try with confidence this remedy. you will be cured.

On the 18thApril last year, Mufti Mohammed Kantharvi had to go to Sahiwaal (Pakistan) from the UK to attend the annual Khatme-e-Nabuwat conference. The day before he suffered acute pain at the place of my heart and thereafter, experienced uncomforting which continued for quite some time. He then met in Pakistan Hazrat Moulana Bashir Ahmed Usmani Sahib and disclosed to him, that when the doctors performed Angiography on him, they advised Bypass as they discovered 3 of my arteries were blocked and given a date to operate after a month.

During this period, a Hakim prescribed the remedy below which I consumed exactly for a month. A day before my bypass operation, I arrived at the Cardiology Hospital in Lahore (Pakistan) and deposited Pak Rs. 225,000.00 towards expenses for my Bypass surgery. After taking a close look at these results and my previous results, the Doctors then asked me if I took any medication after the previous tests were carried out.

I told them of Hakim Sahebs prescribed remedy. The panel of Doctors, surprised by the results, then informed me that according to the latest reports all 3 arteries were open and functioning normally and that surgery was not required. I was refunded my deposit and told to go home.

Hazrat Moulana Bashir Ahmed Usmani Saheb himself, prepared this medicine for me and also told me of it’s ingredients and how it is prepared which is as follows:

1 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice

1 Cup Fresh Ginger Juice

1 Cup Fresh Garlic Juice

1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar

3 Cups Honey

Mix all the juices & vinegar and boil very slowly for about half an hour until about 1 cup of contents evaporate and 3 cups remain. After it cools down, mix properly with the 3 cups of honey. Fill contents in a clean Jar and take 3 teaspoons on an empty stomach every morning. Insha Allah you will be cured.

Earphones Can Damage Your Hearing...

It is well known that long term exposure to loud noise can damage hearing, sometimes so severely that it can induce deafness. Noise in the workplace is one of the most common causes of hearing impairment and teenagers have been warned about the dangers of loud music at pop concerts for as long as pop culture has existed.

Dr. Sangeet Kumar Poddar, Well Known ENT Specialist from Seven Hills Hospital says, “The hardness of the earplug causes the exterior ear canal to get inflamed which may result in ear infections or chewing problems.”

Today, there is a new danger and few people probably realise that they are unintentionally damaging their hearing just by listening to an mp3 player or ipod through earphones at high volume for just an hour every day. A recent study by scientists looking at emerging health risks in Europe concluded that using earphones and playing loud music every day for five years could cause permanent and irreversible hearing problems. Five years seems like a long time, but listening to music through ear phones for longer each day would have the same effect in a much shorter time.

How Loud Is Too Loud?

Current legislation limits the maximum noise output of mp3 players to 100 decibels, but listening to music at 89 decibels regularly is still dangerous. To put it all in context, someone who listens to their mp3 player through earphones on the highest volume for 5 hours get a dose of noise that is more than that allowed by the Health and Safety regulations for factory workers. Playing music through an mp3 player directly into the ear at over 100 decibels (which some of the less reputable ones may be still able to do) is as damaging as standing 3 metres from a pneumatic drill.

What Type Of Earphones Are Dangerous?

If the music is loud enough, all types of earphones have the capacity to deliver noise that will damage hearing. However, the ‘earbud’ design of earphone, which are inserted into the ear rather than just sitting on top of the pinna (the fleshy part of the ear) are more dangerous because they force the sound directly towards the eardrum. Often described as noise-cancelling earphones, earbuds prevent sound escaping into the environment close by, so that the use avoids annoying other people.

How Many People Are At Risk?

Listening to music on personal players via earphones is a common practice. People routinely plug in on the train journey to work, when a passenger on a long car journey or when out jogging or walking. Estimates put the number of people at risk in Europe at between 2.5 and 10 million – and that isn’t counting all the people in the USA, China, Japan, Australia and other parts of the world where mp3 and ipod players are used widely. Teenagers who use personal music players are particularly at risk because their hearing is acutely sensitive.

In the UK, the Royal National Institute for the Deaf carried out a survey and showed that at least two out of three people who use mp3 players, had their volume turned up to dangerous levels of over 85 decibels.

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the USA show that around 5 million teenagers in America who are aged between 5 and 20 have some form of hearing impairment that has been caused by noise exposure. Apparently, the number of children in the USA who have problems with their hearing has increased from 13 million at the beginning of the 1970s (pre-mp3 players) to over 30 million today, which is a massive increase.

How Can I Use Earphones And Mp3 Players Safely?

There are several easy measures that we can all take to make sure listening to music on an mp3 player or ipod does not cause hearing damage. The most important is to check the noise level output of the player – it should provide no more than 85 decibels at the maximum setting. Even then, it is a good idea not to always listen at the highest possible volume – and remember not to turn the volume control up when ambient noise increases – forgetting to turn it down again is all too easy.

Try to restrict the time spent each day listening to music through earphones, particularly earbuds. When not on the train, or in circumstances that make it impossible to listen to music any other way, play your music through speakers. If you must use earphones, take at least a five-minute rest each hour. This will provide the ears with valuable recovery time and could help reduce the risk of hearing impairment in the long term.

8 Reasons for Condom Failure

On an average two to three percent of condoms fail during use. There are many possible reasons for condom failure but majority of them are contributed to human error. Read on for details

• One of the main reasons for condom failure is improper usage of condom. Incorrect usage of condom include- not leaving half inch space at tip of condom, not unrolling condom till end of penis and not holding the rim of condom while pulling it off after use. Therefore it is important to follow instructions jotted on the cover of condom packing.
• Another possible reason for condom failure is not using it on time. For extra don’t wait for penetration, instead use condom just before the penis comes into contact with partner’s genitals. Make sure that you use condom every time you have sex.
• If condom breaks even after proper usage then it has to do with manufacturing defect. While buying condom you must make sure that it has past manufacturing regulations and tests to check the quality of final product.
• Condom manufacturers to carry out water leakage tests, which determine if there are holes in the condoms, and air-burst tests, which link a condom's air-burst volume to its resistance to breakage during sexual activity. According to the U.S Food and Drug Administration, for assured quality, condom must undergo certain quality tests. Water leakage test and air burst test to check its resistance to breakage.
• A common reason for condom failure is improper size of condom. If condom is large for your penis then it may slip during sex and if it is small then it is more likely to break.
• Another possible cause of condom failure in use of improper lubricant. If you are using latex condoms then oil based lubricants such as vegetable oils, vaseline and baby oils can weaken the rubber.
• Don’t store latex condoms in hot places, heat can damage them.
• Make sure to check the expiry date of condom you are about to use. Post expiration date condoms lose their elasticity. As a result, they can break.

Yakult : A Bottle of Friendly Bacteria

Yakult is a Japanese probiotic milk-like product made by fermenting a mixture of skimmed milk with a special strain of the bacterium Lactobacillus casei Shirota.

It was created by Minoru Shirota who graduated from the Medical School of Kyoto University in 1930. In 1935, he started manufacturing and selling Yakult. Official claims state that the name is derived from jahurto, an older form of jogurto, the Esperanto word for "yogurt".

Since then, Yakult has also introduced a line of beverages for the Japanese market that contain Bifidobacterium breve bacteria, and has also used its lactobacilli research to develop cosmetics. More recently, the Yakult Honsha played a major role in developing the chemotherapy drug irinotecan (Camptosar, CPT-11).

After its introduction in Japan and Taiwan, Yakult was first sold in Brazil in 1966, due to the large number of Japanese immigrants in the country, before it was marketed elsewhere.Today, Yakult is sold in 31 countries, although its bacteria cultures are provided from a mother strain from Japan regardless of production location.[citation needed] Yakult is marketed in different sizes.

In Australia, Europe, India, and Indonesia, Yakult comes in 65mL bottles. In the Americas, Japan, Philippines and South Korea, 80 ml bottles are available, the same applies in Mexico, one of Yakult's largest selling markets. In Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan and mainland China, and the United States.

Ingredients:

• Sugar (sucrose, dextrose) to balance sourness with sweetness.
• Skimmed milk powder
• Natural flavours
• Live Lactobacillus casei shirota strain, 6.5 billions per 65 mL bottle (concentration of 108 CFU/mL)Water

Scientific basis:

The claimed benefits are supported by an array of scientific studies according to the manufacturer website. Those could range from maintenance of gut flora, modulation of the immune system, regulation of bowel habits and constipation and finally effects on some gastrointestinal infections.

Although the number of scientific papers is certainly large, most of them are related to in vitro and in vivo experiments, with some human clinical trials done on cohorts and with daily consumption of 40-100 billions of probiotic L. casei shirota, far above the single bottle concentration of approximately 6.5 billion.

Nutrition facts:

Standard Yakult contains 18g of sugar for every 100g, but comes in 65 mL bottles. This concentration is higher than the level defined as “HIGH” by the UK Food Standards Agency (described for concentrations of sugar above 15g per 100g).

As a comparison Coca-Cola and orange juice are in the range of 10g of sugar per 100g, but with a serving size usually greater than 250 ml, while Yakult is served in much smaller doses. Based on the content of milk protein (1.4 g per 100 mL ), it is not classified as a flavoured fermented milk of the Codex Standard for Fermented Milks.

However, based on the existence of many products like Yakult in the world market, a new category is going to be established into the current Codex Standard for Fermented Milks.

Through Nutrient profiling guidelines, current health claim regulation in European Union may forbid the use of health claim on food products that are nutritionally unbalanced, but dairy products and probiotic drinks are likely to be considered as favorable carrier because their health benefits outweigh the fact they might be high in one of the designated 'unhealthy' ingredients

Why don't you try one today!

Yakult is a fermented milk drink with billions of Lactobacillus casei Shirota bacteria in each little bottle. These bacteria can survive the acid in the stomach and reach the intestines alive. For over 70 years people have been drinking Yakult around the world and experiencing the benefits. Our founder, the scientist Dr. Shirota had a vision to 'contirbute to the health and happiness of poeple around the world' and today that vision continues to be at the heart of our business and all that we do.

Water Therapy Information

Water Therapy has magical effects in curing diseases. Everybody has experienced a positive change in their health after implementing water therapy in their daily routine. You can never believe it before practicing.

How to do Water Therapy?

Early morning, after you get up from bed, (without even brushing your teeth) drink 1.50 liters of water i.e. 5 to 6 glasses. You may wash your face thereafter. This is called water therapy.

Here it is very essential to note that nothing else, neither drinks nor solid food of any sort should be taken within 1 hour before and after drinking these 1.5 liters of water. It is also to be strictly observed that no alcoholic drinks shall be taken the previous night.

If required, boiled and filtered water may be used for this purpose. Is it possible to drink 1.50 liters of water at one time? To begin with, one may find it difficult to drink 1.50 liters of water at one time, but one will get used to it gradually.

Initially, while practicing you may drink four glasses first and then the balance two glasses after a gap of 2 minutes. Initially you may find the necessity to urinate 2-3 times within an hour, but it will become normal after quite some time.

Benefits of Water Therapy

Relief from stress, weight loss, glowing skin, feeling fresh and energetic throughout the day and good digestion are some of the major benefits of water therapy. Have a look at some of the comments below made by people after trying water therapy.

1. Ever since I started this water therapy, I have noticed a glow on my skin, my eyes sparkle, and I feel so clean and so beautiful. I noticed that I always have a bowel movement after my water therapy and my constipation is gone.

2. Water therapy is just amazing! Though I have to urinate a lot of times in an hour but it makes sense. It makes me feel so good and so good. Thanks to this water therapy! Thank GOD for giving us the water to drink.

3. Water therapy is really wonderfully beneficial. So much that people who have not practiced this can't even imagine. It makes your body thoroughly clean and pure from inside and outside. I recommend that everybody should start practicing water therapy to keep tremendously fit and disease free.

About Water Therapy

It is popular in Japan and India today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value.

They publish below a description of use of water in water therapy for their readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses, the water therapy treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a hundred percent cure for the following diseases

• Headache
• Body Ache
• Heart System
• Arthritis
• Fast Heart Beat
• Epilepsy
• Excess
• Fatness
• Bronchitis
• Asthma
• TB
• Meningtitis
• Kidney and Urine diseases
• Vomiting gastritis
• Diarrhea
• Piles
• Diabetes
• Constipation
• All Eye Diseases
• Menstrual Disorders
• Ear Nose
• Throat Diseases

Water Therapy - Method of Treatment

1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4-6 glasses of water each of 160 ml.
2. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for 45 minutes.
3. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.
4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or drink anything for two hours.
5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink four glasses of water at the beginning may commence by taking little water and gradually increase it to four glasses per day.
6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the sick and others can enjoy a healthy life.

The following list gives the number of days of treatment required to cure main diseases:

1. High Blood Pressure - 30 days
2. Gastric - 10 days
3. Diabetes - 30 days
4. Constipation - 10 days
5. TB - 90 days

Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment for only 3 days in the first week to be followed by daily treatment. This treatment method has no side effects, however at the commencement of treatment you may have to urinate a few times.

Health Benefits of Drinking Water

• Lose weight: Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Drinking water reduces hunger, it’s an effective appetite suppressant so you’ll eat less. Plus, water has zero calories.
• Natural Remedy for Headache: Helps to relieve headache and back pains due to dehydration. Although there are many other reasons contribute to headache, dehydration is the common one.

• Look Younger with Healthier Skin: You’ll look younger when your skin is properly hydrated. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increase skin elasticity.
• Better Productivity at Work: Your brain is mostly made up of water, thus drinking water helps you think better, be more alert and more concentrate.
• Better Exercise: Drinking water regulates your body temperature. You’ll feel more energetic when doing exercises and water helps to fuel your muscle.

• Helps in Digestion and Constipation: Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water goes hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowel movement.

• Less Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you’ll less likely get cramps and sprains.

• Less Likely to Get Sick and Feel Healthy:Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu and other ailments like kidney stones and heart attack. Water adds with lemon is used for ailments like respiratory disease, intestinal problems, rheumatism and arthritis etc. Another words one of the benefits of drinking water can improve our immune system.

• Relieves Fatigue: Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body. If your body lacks of water, your heart, for instance, need to work harder to pump out the oxygenated blood to all cells, so are the rest of the vital organs, your organs will be exhausted and so are you.

• Good Mood: Your body feels very good and that’s why you feel happy.

• Reduce the Risk of Cancer: Related to the digestive system, some studies show that drinking a healthy amount of water may reduce the risks of bladder cancer and colon cancer. Water dilutes the concentration of cancer-causing agents in the urine and shortens the time in which they are in contact with bladder lining.

How to wash Holi colours – Holi colors cleaning Tips

We all shriek looking in to mirror just after enjoying holi bash! Our faces are covered with colors like purple, pink, yellow, green, red which makes it hard for us also to recognize even our own self! But fret not! Explore the article below that guides you on various homemade scrubs to beat the holi hues.

• Prepare a mixture of 1 tsp besan, 1 tsp of mustard oil and 1 tsprose water in a bowl. Add pinch of turmeric powder and applyover the area. Leave it for sometime and then wash it off with lukewarm water. Believe me, this is an effective way to get clearer skin after holi.
• Mix mashed banana in 2 tbsp milk cream and then apply it over the skin. Let it get dry and then rub to clear off all the color. I am sure you’ll be able to get rid of all the holi color within 3-4applications of the paste.
• To get rid of all the color smeared on your face, make paste of 1 tsp masoor dal, 1 tsp gram flour, 1 tsprose water, and pinch of turmeric, 2 tsp curd and few drops of fresh lime. Mix well and then apply over the body. Scrub and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
• If you have normal skin, make a scrub with 2 tbsp multani mitti, 2 tbsp raw milk, 2 tbsp curd and 1 tbsp glycerin. Apply this paste over your face. Once this pack dries up, you can wash it off with water.
• To get rid of itchiness and irritation caused due to holi colors, you can prepare a paste by using 1 tbsp milk cream, freshly ground bottle gourd peels and 1 tbsp cucumber juice. Applying this paste over the affected area will soothe your skin. Make sure you wash it off with coconut water.

Skin Care for Holi

The joyous, riotious, festival of colors, Holi, is around the corner. Everyone wants to enjoy it and wants to dance in clouds of gulal and to get soaked in shower of colored water. It's one of the most enjoyable of all Indian festivals provided you take care of yourself, especially when it comes to your skin.

Now-a-days, the colors used to play Holi with contain industrial dyes, heavy metals, acids and powdered glass that can cause serious harm to your skin. This damage can range from extreme skin dryness to allergic reactions like rashes and skin burns. But if you follow the below ‘before and after' skin care tips, you can always enjoy Holi without any fear of damaging your skin:

Before Holi

• Wear clothes that can cover maximum part of the body. A swimsuit or waterproof tights under your clothes would protect your body from the harmful effects of chemicals in colors.
• Apply a thick layer of a good quality moisturizer or oil (mustard oil is best) to your skin. Let the skin absorb it for 15 minutes. Then apply waterproof sunscreen. For the hair, use oils or gel to reduce the harmful effects of colors.
• Use Vaseline under and over your nails. This will prevent color clogging and undesirable permanent staining.
• Use water-soluble organic or herbal colors or the ones made by reputed companies using natural products and stay away from industrial colors because they contain cheap dyes that cause reactions. Also, avoid metallic colors, like gold and silver.
• Use a lip balm to protect your lips from getting stained.

After Holi

• For taking out color from skin use a mild moisturizing soap and lukewarm water. Refrain from using removers, kerosene, petrol or strong soaps to remove it. These can also cause skin irritation. Apply moisturiser on the entire body immediately after the bath as the skin gets dehydrated and dull after washing off the color.
• Do not rub your skin with any rough and hard brush as this can make your skin itchy.
• To lighten the color, rub lemon wedges and then apply wheat flour and oil mixture.
• To take out traces of color left, apply a paste of gram flour (besan) or soyabean flour mixed with milk on your skin.
• If you have acne, wash your face clean with Cetaphil cleanser and apply an antibiotic gel like Clindamycin gel.
• Later, apply a mixture of glycerin, sea salt and a few drops of aroma oil or almond oil on skin for healing the bad effects of chemicals in color.

Follow these tips and you are sure to have a Skin Happy Holi!

Vaginal Problem...

Most women experience minor vaginal problems from time to time. These problems can be related to menstrual cycles, sex, infection, birth control methods, aging, medicines, or changes after pregnancy.A change in your normal vaginal discharge may be the first sign of a vaginal problem. Changes in urination, such as having to urinate more frequently or a burning feeling when you urinate, also may be a symptom of a vaginal problem.
Vaginal infections

The three most common types of vaginal infections are:
Candida vulvovaginitis (yeast infections).
Bacterial infections (bacterial vaginosis).
Parasitic infections (trichomoniasis).

Common symptoms of vaginal infection include:

• Increase or change in the vaginal discharge, including gray, green, or yellow discharge.
• Vaginal redness, swelling, itching, or pain.
• Vaginal odor.
• Burning with urinationOpens New Window.
• Pain or bleeding with sex.Prevention

Prevention
The following tips may help you prevent a vaginal infection.

• If you think your frequent vaginal infections may be related to using a diaphragm, spermicidal foam or jelly, or condoms, discuss other birth control options with your doctor.
• Wipe from front to back after using the toilet, to avoid spreading bacteria from the anus to the vagina.
• Wash the vaginal area once a day with plain water or a mild, nonperfumed soap. Do not use bubble bath. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
• Change tampons at least 3 times a day during your period, or alternate tampons with pads. Remember to remove the last tampon used during your period.
• Wear cotton underwear and avoid clothes that fit tightly, such as tight-fitting jeans. Cotton underwear and loose-fitting clothing help prevent the vaginal area from staying warm and moist, which can promote the growth of yeast cells. Tight-fitting clothes may cause skin irritation leading to a rash
• .Remove wet bathing suits and exercise clothing promptly.
• Avoid douching.
• Avoid the use of feminine deodorant sprays and other perfumed products. They may cause genital skin irritation or an allergic reaction
  
• Having multiple sex partners and not using condoms can increase your risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)Opens New Window, which may increase your risk of a vaginal infection.
• Urinate after sex, and rinse your vaginal area with cool water.Limit intense exercise, such as bike riding or horseback riding, that can irritate the vulva.
• If you have diabetesOpens New Window, keep your blood sugar in good control.

Take antibiotics when needed, but avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics. Taking antibiotics exposes you to the risks ofallergic reactionsOpens New Window and antibiotic side effects (such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and yeast infections). Also, antibiotics may kill good bacteria.

Bed-Wetting

What is bed-wetting?

Bed-wetting is urination during sleep. Children learn bladderOpens New Windowcontrol at different ages. Children younger than 4 often wet their bed or clothes because they can't yet control their bladder. But most children can stay dry through the night by age 5 or 6.Bed-wetting is defined as a child age 5 or older wetting the bed at least 1 or 2 times a week over at least 3 months. In some cases, the child has been wetting the bed all along. But bed-wetting can also start after a child has been dry at night for a long time.Wetting the bed can be upsetting, especially for an older child. Your child may feel bad and be embarrassed. You can help by being loving and supportive. Try not to get upset or punish your child for wetting the bed.

What causes bed-wetting?
Children don't wet the bed on purpose. Most likely, a child wets the bed for one or more reasons, such as:Delayed growth. Children whose nervous systemOpens New Window is still forming may not be able to know when their bladder is full.A small bladder. Some children may have a bladder that gets full quickly.Too little antidiuretic hormone. The body makes this hormone, which rises at night to tell the kidneys to release less water. Some children may not have enough of this hormone.Deep sleeping. Many children who wet the bed sleep so deeply that they don't wake up to use the bathroom. They probably will wet the bed less often as they get older and their sleep pattern changes.Emotional or social factors. Children may be more likely to wet the bed if they have some stressOpens New Window. For example, a child may have a new brother or sister.Children who wet the bed after having had dry nights for 6 or more months may have a medical problem, such as a bladder infection. Or stress may be causing them to wet the bed.

How is it Treated?
usually is not needed for bed-wetting in children age 7 and younger. Most children who are this age will learn to control their bladder over time without treatment.But bed-wetting in children older than 7 may be treated if it happens at least 2 times a week for at least 3 months. It also may be treated if it affects a child's schoolwork or relationships with peers. Treatment may focus on praise and encouragement, a moisture alarm, behavior therapy, or medicine. Several of these may be used.If bed-wetting is caused by a treatable medical problem, such as a bladder infection, the doctor will treat that problem.

What can you do to help your child?

Help your child understand that controlling his or her bladder will get easier as your child gets older.Here are some other tips that may help your child:

• Give your child most of his or her fluids in the morning and afternoon.
• Limit caffeine from chocolate or colas, especially at night.
• Have your child use the toilet before he or she goes to bed.
• Let your child help solve the problem, if your child is older than 4.
• He or she can help decide which treatments to try.
• Offer your child disposable nighttime underpants.
  
• Don't force your child to wear them, but they are fine if your child is comfortable using them.Praise your child for dry nights.

Home Remedies For Teeth Grinding

Your teeth grinding habits could produce damaging effects not only to your teeth and gums but to the rest of your body as well. If you grind your teeth as you sleep, chances are, you are not getting the necessary amount of sleep that your body needs. And your sleeping companion suffers the same way that you do.

Therefore, it is very important that you treat teeth grinding once you realize that you have it. Ignoring the problem would only make it much worse. You can go to the dentist or the doctor to have your teeth and health analyzed. And to make sure that you experience relief in your condition right away, you can try these effective home remedies for teeth grinding or bruxism.

1. Munch on an apple, carrot, or cauliflower.

Before going to bed at night, you can try chewing on any of these fruits and vegetables. Chewing is an exercise of your mouth and your gums. And it would definitely calm your mouth a little before you sleep. A calm mouth means reduced instances of teeth grinding throughout the night.

2. Use warm washcloth.

Another way of relaxing the jaw muscles of your mouth is to put a washcloth dipped in lukewarm water around your face. Make sure that the washcloth runs from one side of your face to the other. Doing this would prevent your jaws from clenching. Head pains will also be prevented. Try to practice this every night before you go to sleep and you should be able to experience total relief from teeth grinding in no time.

3. Pamper yourself with a warm massage and a warm bath.

Teeth grinding is usually triggered by a long day at the office. Stress from too much work is the main reason why you grind your teeth at night. To counter stress, allow yourself to enjoy a long warm bath before going to bed. You can also request for a warm massage right after. Doing all of these would relieve your body of stress and give you a good night's sleep.

4. Sleep on your back.

There's no best position to keep your teeth from clenching other than lying flat on your back as you sleep. Sleeping on your sides would only increase the chances that you'll do some teeth grinding activities during the night. Try to keep yourself from sleeping on your sides or on your stomach.

5. Drink warm milk or hot herbal tea before going to bed.

If you have to drink something before going to sleep, make sure that it's tea or milk. The warmer they are, the better. Never drink alcohol during the night. Doing so would only make you grind your teeth in sleep.

6. Take some calcium and magnesium supplements.

Before going to bed, make sure that you take your medications for bruxism, if you have one. If in case your doctor or the dentist did not prescribe you with anything, you can always settle for some calcium supplements and magnesium supplements. These two minerals can definitely help preventing instances of teeth grinding. Add these supplements to your daily diet.

7. Perform deep breathing techniques.

Deep breathing techniques could ease tired muscles. If your body is totally relaxed before going to sleep, you are less likely to grind your teeth while sleeping. Regularly do your breathing exercises a few minutes before going to sleep. Doing so would definitely ensure you of a restful sleep every time.

Teeth Grinding And Its Effect On Your Health

Teeth grinding is clinically referred to as bruxism. Simply defined, it is the act of consciously or unconsciously clenching your teeth either during the day or while you sleep. Bruxism is considered both a medical and a dental problem. This is because it affects both the teeth and all of the structure near it, including the head.

The Causes Of Teeth Grinding

Teeth grinding is a medical condition wherein a person unconsciously clenches his or her teeth, usually while asleep.Teeth grinding or bruxism, is not merely a habit. In fact, it is a condition that is currently being addressed by today's medicine. Doctors believe that bruxism is caused by a number of factors. Here are five examples of the common causes of teeth grinding.

1. Stress

Stress is the most common reason for bruxism. Most doctors suppose that stress is the primary cause of teeth grinding during sleep. Stress can disrupt a person's sleeping cycle. If a particular sleeping pattern is disrupted, the person ends up clenching their teeth unconsciously and intermittently during sleep. This is where a lot of researchers are currently focusing on, as this explanation is the one most common.

2. Frustration and suppressed anger

There are many instances that a person clenches his fist or teeth if he is very angry with somebody or something. Many psychologists believe that this is the reason why people clench their teethduring the day. Suppressed anger is wrath a person can't let out. This can be quite hard to manage. People who end up grinding their teeth in frustration or anger should consult with a qualified psychiatrist to address the problem.

3. Aggressive personality

This factor causing bruxism is related to anger and frustration. Just like the former reason, this one also deals with one's emotions. But unlike suppressed anger, aggressiveness is expressed anger. In this case, the person lets out all his frustration and anger towards the intended subject. This person may unconsciously grind their teeth in the process.

4. Abnormal alignment of teeth

The abnormal alignment of the upper and lower teeth is referred to as malocclusion. This is one of the physical causes of teeth grinding.Dental experts believe that if there is something abnormal about the structure of a person's teeth, they grind involuntarily against each other as they make contact. While this is another feasible cause of bruxism, it is yet to be confirmed with clinical studies.

5. Growth development of the teeth and jaws.

This is the common reason of bruxism in children. For kids 7 years old and under, their teeth are still in their growing stages. There are a lot of instances where the actual growing of the teeth causes itchiness in the gum area, causing kids to grind their teeth. Teeth grinding becomes the body's response to the changes happening in the jaws and the teeth.

It may also happen that as the teeth grow, the upper and lower molars don't fit together. In an attempt to make them fit comfortably with one another, teeth grinding occurs. Bruxism in children may not be very common. However, they usually outgrow this condition as their teeth improve in structure over time.

6. A complication of another disease

There are studies showing that bruxism can be caused by another disease, such as Parkinson's disease or Huntington disease. Parkinson's disease is the degenerative disorder of the central nervous system, which affects the person's motor skills. Huntington's disease, on the other hand, is a neurological disorder that is characterized by lack of movement coordination. People suffering from any of these two disorders are likely to grind their teeth either during the day or at night.

7. Drugs and medications.

Several studies are being conducted to check whether certain drugs used to treat depression, as well as other similar psychiatric medications, could be the causes of bruxism. The results are yet to be published, but a lot of doctors are suspecting that these types of drugs can trigger teeth grinding.

The Symptoms Of Teeth Grinding

Teeth grinding is a health condition not all people are aware of. Some regard it as merely a habit when in fact it is a medical concern that people should address. Teeth grinding is clinically referred to as Bruxism. Using a doctor's definition, bruxism is the unconscious grinding of one's teeth, which could happen during the day or at night. This condition usually occurs when one is too tense or anxious about something.

Bruxism or teeth grinding have different signs and symptoms. Here are the indicators that a person is suffering from bruxism:

1. Intense clenching of teeth enough to wake up somebody.

This is the main symptom of bruxism. Most of the time, the patients who have this problem clench their teeth involuntarily and without their knowledge. Teeth clenching usually happens at night although it may happen during the day as well.

2. Flattened, worn down, and chipped teeth.

When it comes to bruxism, it is always the teeth that sustain all the damage. To check if you suffer from this condition, try to inspect your teeth for any irregular damage. If there's any, consult your dentist about it so he can verify it.

3. Worn teeth enamels.

People with bruxism usually have exposed teeth. This is because their teeth enamel had eventually worn out because of their habit. If you suspect that you have bruxism, make it a point to visit your dentist regularly to make sure your teeth enamels are healthy.

4. Sensitive teeth

Most of the symptoms of bruxism are concentrated on the teeth. More than half of people who have bruxism have sensitive teeth. They feel extensive pain in their gums when their teeth are subjected to something very cold or very hot.

5. Pain and tightness in the jaws and its muscles.

The damages associated to bruxism are concentrated on the mouth area. And even if you can observe most of the damage on the teeth, the pain is always on the jaws. Severe bruxism could strain the muscles in these parts.

6. Instances of earaches.

Earaches due to bruxism are not caused by the deficient structures inside the person's ear at all. The earaches are primarily caused by the contraction of the jaw muscles. Bruxism is not directly related to hearing problems. It just so happen that when the jaws move constantly and involuntarily the muscle that connects to the ear suffers as well.

7. Headaches.

People who have bruxism may also suffer from chronic headaches. This is still due to muscles contraction, very similar to the case of earaches. The headaches are usually mild to minor, which can be slept off or treated with an aspirin.

8. Facial pains.

Aside from earaches and headaches, facial pains are also common with people suffering from bruxism. Although it is the mouth area that is most affected here, every irregular movement of the jaws and teeth affects all the muscular structures near it. And that includes the whole area of the face. Pains in the facial muscles are very common with people suffering from bruxism.

9. Damaged cheek tissue.

Whenever the teeth grind with each other, the possibility of the cheek tissues getting in their way is high. This usually happen during the night, when the head of the person who suffers is in a sideway position. Cheek wounds may also be apparent.

10 Practical Tips for a Successful and Easy Delivery …

A Bit of History…

For countless generations, women of all cultures have been helped by midwives standing by them with all sorts of emotional, spiritual, and medicinal support throughoutpregnancy and childbirth. The word “obstetrician” is actually derived from the Latin word “stare”, which means “to protect”, “to support”, or “to stand by”.

Modern obstetrics, although have far drifted from a natural, traditional aid in delivery, and turned into quite an invasive medical practice, nonetheless have made the process of labour and delivery a good deal less dangerous and painful for both the mother and her child.

However, even in our highly technological times, the miracle of childbirth remains as sacred and empowering in the life of every woman as it has always been for generations of women since the times immemorial.

To prepare for a successful and easy delivery, a special time is required for apregnant woman to educate herself about what to expect. Some arrangements should be made for increased rest and care, special exercise, positive visualization, a regular dialogue with your unborn, and meditation.

Preparations for uncomplicated childbirth should begin months before the first pains of labour hit on. To avoid unnecessary stress and decrease your chances of delivery complications, follow these 10 tips for having a successful and easy childbirth…

1. Getting regular exercise and meditation …

Since the first day of your pregnancy, get engaged in regular exercise and meditation. A daily practice of strengthening your body, improving flexibility and circulation, learning how to breathe properly, how to contract and relax your muscles effectively, and how to calm your mind and eliminate stress is imperative in preparing yourself for the coming labour and delivery.

Consistent sessions of pregnancy yoga (read our article “Yoga for Pregnant Women”), daily walks in safe and unpolluted areas, quiet contemplation, light gardening, climbing stairs, and swimming are the most recommended activities to build necessary strength and relieve emotional and hormonal tensions, muscle pains, and stress.

2. Dealing with emotional disturbances, fears, and anxiety …

To prevent premature childbirth, learn to rid yourself of anxiety, emotional disturbances and fears. Blood vessels of the uterus are extremely sensitive to any stimulations of the sympathetic nervous system.

Stress-induced hormones can be involved in triggering early contractions, when the baby is not yet fully formed in your womb.

Therefore, learning relaxation techniques, practising regular meditation and positive thinking, and obtaining an encouraging support from your partner, friends, and social circle are crucial for preventing a miscarriage or premature birth.

3. Avoiding breech presentation …

To avoid

breech presentation, in which the child is oriented feet first, instead of a headfirst position, learn to relieve the tension in the lower area of your body. Breech presentation occurs in about three percent of pregnant women, and this condition almost always requires caesarean section.Women who experience elevated levels of stress, fear, and anxiety during pregnancy tend to be tight in the lower uterine segment. To prevent or correct breech presentation, you can try acupuncture, bio-energetic breathing, hypnosis, or relaxation techniques.

4. Eating a nutritious, vitamin-dense diet …

Getting plenty of essential fats and high-quality animal proteins is a factor that will encourage strong and effective labour, since important amino-acids build up muscle stores necessary for a successful delivery.

It is particularly important to ingest adequate amounts of amino-acid l-carnitine from grass-fed red meats and organs, such as beef heart. The need for l-carnitine is increased during the final trimester of pregnancy.

5. Taking time to choose the best possible place for your childbirth …

Plan to deliver your baby in a place where you feel safe, stress-free, well-supported, and secure.

While most modern hospitals can offer the highest level of medical support, some women will feel more comfortable giving birth in their familiar home environment, with a help of a skilful doctor or midwife.

Family-centered maternity care centers can provide both excellent medical aid and the comforts of home.

6. Hiring an experienced doula …

Consider hiring an experience, caring doula to “stand by” you during the hours of labour and delivery. The help of such person near you while giving birth cannot be overestimated. Studies show that having a “mothering’ doula in the delivery room greatly diminishes the risks of developing childbirth complications and having caesarean section.

7. Getting a lot of electrolytes and minerals …

To ease the childbirth, you need a lot of electrolytes and minerals found in a variety of natural foods and drinks. Magnesium, potassium, sulphur, chloride, and sodium are especially important to prevent excessive pain and fatigue during labour.

Important minerals can be derived from fresh meats, full-fat dairy products, dolomite powder, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, freshly-squeezed juices, Celtic sea salt, and blackstrap molasses.

To restore energy reserves and the power of contractions during childbirth, it is recommended to take electrolytes in the form of trace mineral powder mixed in water or natural juice, as needed.

8. Preventing “sugar drops” …

To prevent “sugar drops” during labour, consider sipping small amounts of freshly-squeezed fruit juice with a high potassium content, such as orange juice, enriched with amino acid l-glutamine.

9. Getting or nor getting epidural …

Some obstetricians, such as Dr. Christiane Northrup in her best-selling book Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, discourage women from applying to a help of epidural anaesthesia during labour and delivery.

Although this issue is controversial, the argument is that both the full-felt sensations and receptive mode are necessary for the most successful uterine functioning during childbirth.

Epidural anaesthesia can completely eliminate the pain of delivery, but it also can prolong labour and trigger some complications, such as maternal fever or the baby turning to a wrong position.

In addition, the use of anaesthesia can prevent the release of the “feel-good” neurotransmitter beta-endorphin, which is a natural anaesthetic produced by the woman’s body during and after the childbirth.

10. Learning to trust your body …

And, the most important piece of advice – learn to trust your body, which naturally and instinctively knows how to give birth!