MENSTRUAL PAIN AVOID PAIN KILLERS

To feel free from menstrual pain, stop taking pain killers, it may damage your kidney or even prevent you from conceiving.

While contraceptive pills have been largely banned because of the risks involved, a senior gynaecologist in the city has now spoken out against indiscriminate use of painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs to combat pain during menstrual cycles.

"People pop over-the-counter pills because of severe and long-lasting pain during menstruation without realizing its implications. Instead of being diagnosed with the real problem, which may be endometriosis, they end up with kidney failure because of the pills," Dr Kamini Rao, medical director of Bangalore Assisted Contraception Centre, told reporters.

HEALTHY LUNCH BOX - BBC UPDATES

Make your own lunch

If lunch is dictated by what's available - whether a sandwich bar, petrol station, corner shop or fast-food outlet - then choosing to make your own meal provides a nutritious and healthy alternative, and saves money.

Lunchboxes don't need to contain just a soggy sandwich and a packet of crisps. Ensuring the meal contains fruit and/or vegetables, a good helping of starchy carbohydrates and some dairy products will result in a nutritionally balanced lunch. 

LATEST HEALTH UPDATE FROM US STUDY ON OBESITY

Obese Teens Lack Vitamin D

Researchers screened 68 obese adolescents and found low vitamin D levels in all of the girls (72 percent were deemed deficient and 28 percent insufficient) and in 91 percent of the boys (69 percent deficient and 22 percent insufficient).

After treatment, 43 of the youths had their vitamin D levels measured again and, although levels generally increased, normal levels were achieved in just 28 percent of the participants. In the others, repeated bouts of vitamin D treatment did not bring the teens' vitamin D levels to normal, which the researchers described as "concerning."

HEALTH UPDATES - BBC

Accordign to research, middle aged people who are over weight but not obese are having 71% chances to develop dementia, than those with a normal weight.

For more info:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13213755

Waist fat increases heart risk:

If people have more unwanted fat around the waist, they are more likely to get heart attacks, and increased rate of sudden deaths, according to a study at the Mayo Clinic Inthe US.

For more info:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13222192

Drinking alcohol above and over recommended limits, people will be at high rish of their health whether it is high blood pressure, or breast cancer or even domestic abuse.

For more info:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-13259814

Thyroid drug boosts risk of fractures in the elderly:

For more info:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13221928

HEALTH UPDATES - TIMES OF INDIA

Home Remedies for Digestive Problems:

The more common digestive problems are Heart Burn and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Imagine, after having your most favourite food which caused your stomach upset and bloating, will you be able to concentrate on your work or daily routine?   We can avoid this situation by simple dietary and exercise.  The remedies are simple. But if we don’t follow, only god can understand our constant worried situation of bloated stomach.

Heartburn is felt right from the chest to the throat area.  If heart burn is common problem for you, avoid spicy, citrusy and vinegary foods.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a disorder in which one might suffer from extreme abdominal pain and cramps. In severe case one may also suffer from constipation and diarrhoea.

For more info:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/Home-remedies-for-digestive-problems/articleshow/8158656.cms

Misuse of pain killers causes liver damage!!

Many people not aware of the pain killer’s ingredients. But still people use it very often to get rid off the pain. The unknown fact is acetaminophen in the pain killers, could cause acute liver damage in case of over dosage.

According to the Jennifer King, lead author of the paper and project leader for medication safety research in Feinberg's Health Literacy and Learning Program “Individuals don’t understand that may be taking the drug simultaneously in multiple medication and people think that if we can buy a medicine without prescription, there is no harm. They don’t realize exceeding the dose could cause liver damage.

For more info:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/Misuse-of-pain-killers-causes-liver-damage/articleshow/8152774.cms

Be aware of Periodontitis – Teeth and Gum Infection

Periodontitis is a disorder, the bones that support teeth gets infected. Teeth and gums are badly affected due to this disorder. If left untreated, it can give rise to bad breath, gradually eroding jaw bones and ultimately tooth loss.

This can be prevented by brushing teeth twice a day. Include bitter fruits and citrus in your diet. Eat unripe guavas or its leaves. Avoid starchy food, tinned food, junk food, coffee, tea and alcohol.

For more info:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/Dont-ignore-bleeding-teeth/articleshow/7798458.cms