Sunday 1 December 2013

First Aid Training- A first and foremost requirement for every household

First-aid-kit-Ics9-sxcWhen mishap happens around us, in the wake of that uproar most people tend to forget that an Emergency needs to be dealt with a stable state of mind. Panic leads to enhancement of problems and what most people tend to forget that in case of a medical emergency the first aid treatment provided a person might help him in the longer run and amplifies the chances of healing early and in extreme cases the savior of life of an individual. Children no doubt are taught at school how to prepare a first aid box and most of the home even offices need to have that preparation so that any mishap can be dealt with level-headedness. There is no last minute rush in case you are prepared with a box full of amenities that treats your wounds and no need to search around the house for a band-aid and basic antiseptic which stops the flow of blood at the basic stage.  Now , for sure most people have been given a basic first aid training but what most people forget are the rules below mentioned which eases out the search party even in case a box is already prepared. Most people tend to keep things all together and at the last minute cannot see the thing one needs beneath the plethora of amenities being stuffed in the first aid box.


First and foremost is check the expiry date of all the medicines as they come with a shelf life where the first aid box is for a lifetime. What we forget is that we keep the unused medicines for longer period of time which should have been disposed off after their expiry date is passes and should be replaced with fresh ones.  This needs a time to time check make sure one follows the rules.


With most medical equipment, the instruction manual says store in a dark, cool and dry place. If you have read the point one then you know that there is a shelf life of every medicine and the shelf life goes down if a medicine or apparatus is kept in humid place and away from the reach of direct sunlight. Do not store first aid boxes in bathroom as there is a natural moisturizer present which hampers medicinal equipment.


There are different medicines for different ailments, so make sure that you use separate and appropriate containers for different medicines:  Also do not forget to make sure that the first-aid kit supplies are kept in large, water proof and non-breakable containers which ensure a longer shelf life.


Last but not the least share the knowledge about what is kept where in the first aid box with your family members as well as employees in the workplace. Basic First Aid box training to should also be given to everybody and it is essential that each family member knows where the first aid box is kept. Most importantly the first aid box should be kept in vicinity.


Emergency Do’s and Don’ts


feverFever. The most basic medication that doctors suggest in Fever is Paracetamol but it might not suit some people. So it is advisable to know if any of your blood relative have an allergy to a particular medicine. While traveling you need to ensure that if somebody from the family or fellow traveler catches cold or fever  then you need to keep tracking his temperature. Just ensure that the person is kept warm all the time as this will help in lowering down temperature sooner.


burnBurn. Getting a burn is another one of those emergencies wherein the first aid help matters most and if one of your known person has just got blaze the first thing to do is put that part of the body under a cold running water tap for a few minutes which reduces down the blisters and then apply any sort of lotion or an anti-burn cream. Do not let the burn dry as this will increase the amount of time the skin is healed and would leave marks on the skin. Dab the burnt area and don’t wipe it in any condition and if you don’t have burnout or any burn healing ointment with you then you can treat it with egg or honey.


Keeping safe in any condition is necessity and First aid training can help save your loves ones relieving you from the unwanted stress and hypertension in basic wounds situations.


Author is very keen in providing the tips for the first aid for homes and out side purpose. He works with the Hibernian health care and has a vast experience of health related issues as every day he meets many people come up with the first aid problem.


 



Friday 29 November 2013

Helpful Tips For Detoxification

antioxidantsFrom chemicals in cosmetics to artificial food additives, toxins exist all around you. In the long term, accumulating toxins in your body can lead to a number of health risks that range from chronic exhaustion to debilitating disease. Because avoiding toxins altogether is practically impossible, doing an occasional diet cleanse is the best way to stay healthy without sacrificing your favorite foods and products. Follow the tips below to learn how to put together a safe detox plan that works for your lifestyle and budget.


Choose a realistic detox program


The belief that you have to do an extreme cleanse to flush out all of your body’s toxins is a common misconception. Low-calorie fasts and juicing plans are not right for everyone, especially if you are a complete detox beginner. While lowering your daily caloric intake and replacing bad foods with better alternatives such as organic food is the right way to do a detox diet, eating less than your body needs to stay healthy can affect your mood and your ability to work. As long as you focus on the quality of the food you are consuming, there is no need to starve your body to get the full benefits of a detox cleanse.


Load up on fruits and vegetables


Because they are packed with nutrients and fiber, fruits and vegetables are staples in effective detox diets. For best results, detox with citrus fruits. Grapefruits, oranges and tangerines are rich in vitamin C and other nutrients that can help you flush out toxins and prevent disease.


Try a liquid fast


If juicing appeals to you, do a detox diet that incorporates healthy smoothies and fresh juices. Get a blender and a smoothie recipe book to create a liquid cleanse you can stick to. Remember to buy organic produce to avoid eating fruits and vegetables that contain high concentrations of pesticides.


Exercise regularly


While organic food is the cornerstone of most good detox diets, it is important not to underestimate the power of exercise. Working out is great for increasing your energy levels, strengthening your body and improving your overall health. If you are on a low-calorie detox plan, stick to light walking and starting an exercise routine such as yoga. You can pick up the intensity after your cleanse is finished.


Get plenty of rest


As toxins leave your body and you cope with food cravings throughout the day, you can start to feel completely exhausted and discouraged. To keep your energy levels up and reduce stress, plan to get eight hours of sleep every night.


Keep in mind that most detox diets should never be ended abruptly. Any cleanse that lowers calories or changes your eating habits needs to be followed up with a transitional period. To get back to your regular diet safely, start by adding in small amounts of healthy foods each day until you reach your normal calorie target. If you are feeling inspired by your cleanse results, give your regular diet a revamp by replacing packaged foods with lean proteins and organic products.


Andrew WombleAndrew Womble is a dietitian and blogger on all things health when it comes to food and the body. He has a passion for healthy living and sharing his knowledge with others.


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How Coffee Affects Your Body

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Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world because it makes people feel good. The feeling it arouses in people is due to the effects it has on the body.

Early Effects. One of the first things we do in the mornings when we wake up is go straight to our coffee machine and get our brew going.  Once you pour yourself a cup of coffee, it does not take long for the effects of the drink to be felt on the body.


Scientific studies show that caffeine, which is found in coffee, starts affecting the body 10 minutes after its ingestion. It creates different pathological effects when it gets into the bloodstream, including increased heart rate and blood pressure.


As coffee continues to take effect from 10 minutes to one and a half hours after drinking, it counteracts the effects of small alcohol quantities taken. It makes the drinkers more alert and improves their performance although they will still feel dizzy.


Increased Concentration and Alertness. The full effects of coffee start appearing after 20 minutes, when people start getting more alert. They will also be able to concentrate better. According to a U.S. researcher, this state can go on up to 10 hours later. During this period, people are less likely to have cognitive failures like forgetting where they place items or making wrong choices.


Enhanced Athletic Performance. In addition to improving brain function, coffee can enhance athletic performance after 30 minutes of drinking a cup. It helps the body make better use of energy by affecting the spinal motor neurons when the level of serotonin in the brain increases. In addition, caffeine releases adrenaline, which the body uses for energy instead of glycogen, allowing people to exert themselves longer before feeling tired.


More Energy Expenditure. Coffee helps in burning body fat between 30 minutes and four hours after drinking it. A large study involving men of normal weight who did not exercise showed that only 50 mg of coffee increased energy expenditure notably. Coffee helps the body burn fat even when people are physically inactive. It also helps the body metabolize food faster, which is good for weight loss.


Improved Mood. Between 30 minutes and six hours after drinking coffee, people tend to be in better moods as their anxiety decreases. Studies show that consuming at least 100 mg of coffee improves feelings of contentment and inertia within this period.


Varying Effects. Coffee tends to have different effects between two and 12 hours after drinking it. Different people react differently, and even the same individuals may have different effects on different days. Although the effects of coffee typically start wearing off after two to three hours, the effects may last up to 12 hours in some people. Several factors influence the times coffee takes to wear off, including sensitivity to caffeine and age.


Withdrawal Symptoms. For some people, the effects of coffee may last up to 24 hours. However, regular coffee drinkers usually experience withdrawal symptoms after 18 hours, which may include fatigue and headache. While some people do not experience the withdrawal symptoms, those who do may experience the effects for between two and nine days.


Effects of Regular Consumption of Coffee. Many people drink at least a cup of coffee almost every day. In such a situation, the body builds some tolerance to coffee, and its effects will be relatively minimal. Different people have different tolerance levels.


These effects play a significant role in placing coffee as the second most popular drink in the world after water.


Andrew WombleAndrew Womble is a dietitian and blogger on all things health when it comes to food and the body.  He has a passion for healthy living and sharing his knowledge with others. 


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Thursday 28 November 2013

Words of Wisdom From Celebrities



There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. – Sophia Loren





I guess I’m afraid to retire because i don’t know what i would do. I don’t know what my talent is. So i don’t know. So maybe I’m afraid to stop, but I’ve got to stop. – Regis Philbin





Hopefully, we can build a rivalry and we’ll be able to do this a lot. Make a legacy,then retire champions. – Serena Williams





I have no plans to retire. It’s the perfect combination of work and play that keeps you young. If i quit work it would be the beginning of the end for me. – Hugh Hefner





The question isn’t at what age i want to retire, it’s at what income. – George Foreman





I need to retire from retirement. – Sandra Day O’Connor





I hope that i’ll be hot for a long time so i can make a lot of money, I can retire early, and just travel. Hopefully that will happen. – Kristin Cavallari





Once i retire, I’m retiring I’m done. – Michael Phelps




Wednesday 27 November 2013

How To Achieve 6 Packs Quick And Easy

Six Pack Abs To achieve six pack abs is never an easy way a man always dreamed of. Common problem in most men is a bulging stomach. Let’s start on the basic on how to burn fats within the area of stomach to achieve 6 pack abs desires.


Stomach Fat 101Fats In the Stomach. For so many reasons our stomach stores fat whether we like it or not. It maybe because of genetics and stress, choosing the wrong food and drinking to much alcohol. limited to no exercise, or some says it may be the medicines we take. But what really make sense on why we don’t achieve of having abs is our diet. Controlling our diet goes both ways: To achieve flat, toned abs, limit what you eat and never abstain yourself from eating. Sometimes we think that if we exercises heavily, then we don’t need to consider that, they out into their body but in fact 70-80 percent of the equation are all about nutrition, more so than exercise. To achieve flat abs, Get familiar about your required daily intake. When you have that pinned down, you can start the journey to great, flat abs.


Basic exercises to achieve 6 pack abs

Warning: Consult your doctor if you have health concern before doing the exercise. Make sure you don’t have any injury before doing the routine.


Wood chopper exercise with medicine ballWood chopper exercise with medicine ball. You can use any weight materials you may find around the house for this exercise. (e.g. medicine ball dumbbell, a book, a water bottle). Slowly bring the medicine ball to the left, to the right, up and down.


Double CrunchDouble Crunch for upper and lower abs. While lying on the ground support your head with your hands and your legs bent at the knee. Lift your upper body while bringing your knees toward your chest. Lower yourself down and repeat the movement 10 times.


Bicycle Maneuver Abdominal ExerciseBicycle Maneuver Abdominal Exercise. While lying on the ground support your head by placing your hands behind, bent your legs. Lift your body to make your elbow touch the opposite knee. Perform the same movement in the opposite direction. Repeat the movement 10 times.


Sitting leg truckSitting leg truck. You may sit on the ground or with a chair, with your legs bent at the knee and hands on either side of your body. Lift the knees towards your chest. Repeat the movement 10times.


Lying straight leg lift and arms raiseLying straight leg lift and arms raise. Position your body outstretched on the ground. Lift the arms and legs above your body until your toes and your hands almost touch. Lower and repeat the movement. Repeat 10 times.


Mason TwistMason Twist. Look for any materials you can use (e.g. medicine ball, dumbbell, a book, a water bottle). In a sitting position, bend the legs at the knee slightly and lift above the ground. Hold the weight in front of you and swing body from the side to side. Repeat movement 10 times.


Note: You can always increase the number of repetitions depending on your ability.



Monday 25 November 2013

Benefits Of A Whiter Smile

With today’s society, appearance is the key to success. We spend a lot of time and money ensuring we look our best from the bottoms of our pedicured feet in well-made shoes to the tops of our stylish hair, just to make a good impression on that potential employer, that new date, or the future in-laws. However, no matter how good your outfit and how perfect your hair and makeup, if your smile reveals yellowed, discolored teeth, it says only one thing: “unclean!”.


Tea, coffee, red wine, and other tannic foods cause teeth to grow dark and discolored through repeated light staining. Smoking is worse – not only are teeth stained brownish-yellow, but also tar creates a black build up between them and along the gum line. The damage happens gradually over time and you won’t usually notice it until the extent is significant. At this stage, brushing isn’t going to fix it – you need to consult laser teeth whitening professionals and get your teeth back to their original color.


Better  Appearance. People judge you on the appearance of your smile. If you have stained, dirty-looking teeth, you’re perceived as being too lazy to even perform basic hygiene. You’re thought to be of lower intelligence and lower income. You’re not considered desirable as the thought of kissing a dirty mouth is repellent to most people. You might have a very hygienic mouth and practice excellent oral care, but if your teeth are stained, nobody wants to take the chance.


Better Dating. If you’re going out on a first date, do you really want to be sitting there smiling with closed lips and casually hiding your mouth every time you take a bite or a sip? Conversation will be stilted and awkward; your date will conclude you’re not having a good time; and that will be the end of that!


Better Presentation at a Job Interview. At a job interview, they notice every last detail, which is why you took the time to research the company dress code, get your hair freshly done, and get your nails cleaned. You might have the perfect look and be amazingly qualified but, if the first thing the interviewer notices is your discolored smile, your credibility is shot and you might be offered less than they were initially intending.


Brighter Smile For Your Wedding Photos. Getting married? Then you really need to have your teeth whitened unless you want them looking like old ivory against the pure white of your wedding gown or tuxedo shirt! Do you really need that unnecessary stress? Whitening your teeth will also save you a bit of coin as the photographer won’t have to whiten your teeth for the wedding photos.


Greater Self Confidence. 


The biggest reason for getting your teeth whitened, however, is simple: self-confidence. You can look like you just stepped from the pages of a fashion magazine, but if you’re self-conscious about your smile, you’ll feel self-conscious and, worse, you’ll look awkward and unapproachable. Conversely, you can walk out of the house looking like you just rolled out of bed backwards but your blazing white smile will have you strutting like a catwalk model.


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Wednesday 20 November 2013

Top 5 Teeth Whitening Myths

Teeth whitening is a common cosmetic dentistry procedure used to whiten or lighten the shade of the teeth. There is a lot of information in magazines ads and internet about teeth whitening you can use. However, it is important to separate fact from myths so that you can make the best teeth whitening decisions. Here are the top 5 teeth whitening myths that can either make a person who was considering undergoing a procedure or even trying some whitening products to change their minds.


Teeth whitening have no side effect. Many people believe that there are absolutely no side effects to whitening the teeth. Although teeth whitening are relatively safe procedure, there are still few things to take into account. What you use to whiten your teeth may lead to enamel damage or erosion, gums irritation or even cause your teeth to be sensitive. To a void this problem, you can take simple step by visiting a professional dentist and find the right chemical composition and strength for you.


Laser whitening is the only effective whitening treatment. Laser whitening is more expensive than other treatments, especially home whitening kits. Your dentist could relay this for you and you will see why. Yes, laser whitening gives you immediate results, but with continued and regular use of other home whitening kits you will still get whiter teeth too. In fact, most cosmetic dentists recommend that you continue whitening your teeth at home even after laser whitening.


All teeth whitening kits are the same. Actually, there is a wide rage in teeth whitening product strengths in the market that bring different results. The strongest whitening kits are used by the dentists for in-office whitening procedures. And the next strong whitening kits are given to you by your dentist to be used at home. The weakest kits are bought over the counter. The strength depends on the ingredients the kits contain. The stronger the ingredient, the faster the product whitens your teeth.


Whitening your teeth can cause oral cancer or damage your mouth nerves


Most people think that teeth whitening can lead to the development of oral cancer or damage their mouth nerves.


This is huge myth to be busted. While there are chemicals used in teeth whitening process, research have shown that these chemicals are not harmful enough to cause cancer of any kind. Moreover, the chemicals are not strong enough or have high dosage to cause mouth nerves damage unless you are not using the products correctly. Consult with your dentist before you begin your whitening process to ensure you have the right dosage.


Lemons and strawberries are must-haves for teeth whitening. True, these antioxidants not only do your immune system a lot good, but also help in whitening your teeth. However, it is considered to be a whitening myth, because it misleads. You can use other whitening products without combining it with strawberries and lemons and still achieve the best result. Using lemons and strawberries for whitening your teeth can also eat your enamel, which in the long run do more harm to your teeth.


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