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Symptoms and Causes of Appendicitis

One of the common emergencies that require surgical procedures is appendicitis, which is one of the major causes for a patient suffering from abdominal pain.Appendix, which is a vestigial organ in the body, has remained though evolutions have managed to get rid of such use less organs. Appendix needs to get removed from the body, though it has remained for whatever reason.

Appendix has the structure of a small pouch, having a finger like shape in the large intestine in the right lower area of the abdomen.  The function of the pouch is to drain mucus that may form in it.  However, appendix does not possess entry or exit of the products and so can not take active participation in the process.

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The Importance of Mental Health for the Youth

Mental-health conditions have a significant impact on the development of youth and their social and economic integration, including employability. Youth with mental health conditions can often also experience stigma and discrimination, which in turn can lead to exclusion and/or discourage people from seeking help for fear of being negatively ‘labelled’.

Efforts are needed to overcome this stigma to ensure that young people with mental health conditions can lead full and healthy lives free of isolation and unnecessary shame, and that they can openly seek the services and support they need.

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INCREASING PERFORMANCE IN SPORTS WITH GOOD DIET & NUTRITION

Good diet and nutrition can enhance sporting performance. Carbohydrates should form the basis of the sportsperson’s diet. For most athletes, a varied healthy diet will provide vitamins and minerals, as well as protein, to promote growth and repair of muscle tissues. Adequate fluid intake is essential to help performance and prevent dehydration.

Athletes who exercise strenuously for more than 60 to 90 minutes a day may need to increase the amount of energy they get from carbohydrates to between 65 and 70 per cent.

More recent advice also provides guidelines for carbohydrate and protein based on grams per kilogram (g/kg) of body weight. The current recommendations for fat intake are for most athletes to follow similar recommendations to those given for the general community, with the preference for fats coming from olive oils, nuts, avocado, nuts and seeds. Athletes should also aim to minimise intake of high-fat foods such as biscuits, cakes, pastries, chips and fried foods.

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Increasing performance In Sports with Good diet & nutrition

Good diet and nutrition can enhance sporting performance. Carbohydrates should form the basis of the sportsperson’s diet. For most athletes, a varied healthy diet will provide vitamins and minerals, as well as protein, to promote growth and repair of muscle tissues. Adequate fluid intake is essential to help performance and prevent dehydration.

Athletes who exercise strenuously for more than 60 to 90 minutes a day may need to increase the amount of energy they get from carbohydrates to between 65 and 70 per cent.

More recent advice also provides guidelines for carbohydrate and protein based on grams per kilogram (g/kg) of body weight. The current recommendations for fat intake are for most athletes to follow similar recommendations to those given for the general community, with the preference for fats coming from olive oils, nuts, avocado, nuts and seeds. Athletes should also aim to minimise intake of high-fat foods such as biscuits, cakes, pastries, chips and fried foods.

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Ramp Up Your Fitness Routine With Some Great New Ideas

If you choose an exercise program that works on your muscles and increases flexibility, you will notice an increase in your physical fitness in no time. Begin with smaller machines when you are in the initial stages of your workout. Small muscles tire before large ones, so use dumbbells before moving on to the larger machines.

Mix up workout routines with plenty of exercises. This will keep you focused and motivated so you keep coming back for the next workout.

It is important to walk properly if you want to reduce the chance of injury. Walk with your back straight and your shoulders angled back. Your elbows should then be positioned at 90-degree angle. Your foot and arms should be opposite of your forward foot.
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Sanitation and its Consequences in India

On July 10th, we saw Dr.Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman from Apollo Hospitals talk about the importance of Sanitation and also how to prevent various diseases involving Kidney, Bladder and Prostate Cancer. The following is a summary of his pointers:

  • Dr.Sivaraman advised us saying that it is very important to be physically active. Obesity & Smoking have been related to Kidney/Bladder/Prostate Cancer. So it’s good to be physically active and stop smoking!
  • If older men find that they need to visit the restroom very often at night, it’s a sure sign that an immediate prostate check is required!
  • He also said that Alcohol consumption in moderation is acceptable but that one should not give into peer pressure, it is only the company that matters.
  • Robotic Surgery can be used to  remove tumors on the Kidney nevertheless it is about 40% more expensive BUT is more accurate and recovery time is far less.
  • Dr.Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman concluded by saying that Cranberry Juice and Water are the top preventers of urinary tract infection for Women
  • Loose clothes, undergarments and frequent Water intake are the Key factors for Men for better sperm count and to prevent urinary infections.

8 Effective Treatment For Tennis Elbow

 

Stretching, strengthening and flexibility exercises help to reduce pain and improve the mobility of the elbow joint. Stretching exercises involve extending the elbow up to a limit that does not hurt. For about 20 seconds keep the elbow in the extended position. Practice the stretching exercise several times a day. Gradually increase the extension limit.

 

To perform the strength training exercise, now gradually move the palm towards the shoulder. Perform this strength-training workout several times each day. Twisting and stretching the wrist are simple flexibility exercises that help to heal tennis elbow.

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Indian Sanitation Crisis

Unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene claim the lives of an estimated 1.5 million children under the age of five each year. Reading these facts alone is not going to solve the sanitation crisis in India. We have to join hands and eradicate the issue. Tune in to the Slice of Health show on Chennai Live 104.8 FM between 9am – 10am tomorrow to understand why Sanitation is so important. Click here to read more Photo Courtesy: http://phlessons.com

Detox Plan: Give Your Body a One Day Detox

Detoxification means cleaning the blood. This is done by removing impurities from the blood in the liver, where toxins are processed for elimination. The body also eliminates toxins through the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymph and skin. However, when this system is compromised, impurities aren’t properly filtered and every cell in the body is adversely affected.

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