Childhood Obesity

All over world the number of school children who are suffering from obesity has doubled from nineteen eighties and this is more than tripled in the adolescent age group. Therefore, unless remedial actions are being taken, the complications related to obesity would raise in the future population. Among these complications, diabetes and low self esteem leading to reduced production capacity of an individual can be considered as the main disease burdens.
REASONS
There can be many reasons as to why a child becomes obese. This could range from genetic susceptibility, dietary intake, physical activity or else due to certain medical problems. But, among these reasons, most are modifiable and therefore, preventable. When considering these children, it would be correct to state that, they spent almost the same amount of time in school as they do at home. Therefore, the school becomes a second home which now has to play a part in not just giving education but improving the health aspect of these children as well.

For the growing problem of childhood obesity, the schools have been thought of as the best place to intervene effectively as home intervention can vary due to many factors. Thus, the teachers, parents as well as the students themselves need to engage in these activities for it to be fruitful.  There are 10 strategies can be adopted in order to bring about a lasting change in the health aspect of children and let us discuss some of these strategies one by one.

First of all, the strategies are aimed at building a strong foundation within the school in order to carry out the interventional programmes as well as to improve and evaluate while sustaining such implementations. The strategies aimed in achieving such a foundation would be,

1. Address physical activity and nutrition through a Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP).

2. Designate a school health coordinator and maintain an active school health council.

3. Assess the school's health policies and programs and develop a plan for improvements.

4. Strengthen the school's nutrition and physical activity policies.

The second set of strategies are aimed at the ways in which action can be taken and these strategies are listed out as,

5. Implement a high-quality health promotion program for school staff.

6. Implement a high-quality course of study in health education.

7. Implement a high-quality course of study in physical education.

8. Increase opportunities for students to engage in physical activity.

9. Implement a quality school meals program.

10. Ensure that students have appealing, healthy choices in foods and beverages offered outside of the school meals program.

 When looking at these strategies, it is vital that schools are organized in a manner that there is coordination between programmes and the expected overall outcomes. Apart from the focused group of school children, the programmes need to look in to aspects related to the home environment as whatever the plan of action implemented at school, if the child’s home does not support backup, the actions might not get materialized after such pain staking implementation process.

To Avoid Breast Cancer

To Kick off "Breast Cancer".
Nurse your baby.
Wash your bra daily.
Avoid black bra in summer
Do not wear a bra while sleeping.
Do not wear an under wire bra very often.
Always cover your chest completely by your dupatta or scarf when you are under the sun.
Use a Deodrant not an anti perspirant.

Indian Snail Venom Relief Pain

Snail venom proven to reduce pain

An experimental drug made from snail venom has shown early signs of promise in numbing pain, raising hopes in the hunt for new, non-addictive medications.

The drug, which has not been tested yet on humans, was judged to be about 100 times more potent than morphine or gabapentin, which are currently considered the gold standard for chronic nerve pain.

The active ingredient, conotoxin, comes from carnivorous cone snails, which are common in the western Pacific and Indian Ocean.

The marine animals can reach out and stab prey, injecting a venom that paralyzes fish long enough for the snail to eat it up.

Free From Fear About Premature Ejaculation

Premature ejaculation is sexual disorder in which ejaculation occurs early before reaching adequate sexual satisfaction in men and in female while engaging in sexual intercourse. Therefore, the duration in which a person is classified as having premature ejaculation would vary from person to person. For instance, a person might complaint of premature ejaculation within 1 or 2 minutes where another person might complaint of the same even after lasting for almost 20 minutes. But, the fact of the matter is, the problem bothers the person and this can have a damaging consequence for the person as well as his relationships.

There are many methods that are being used in order to treat or prevent a person from getting premature ejaculation, but, none of these measures proves to be 100% effective in each and every person. Additionally, these methods would need motivation and adherence by both the affected person as well as his partner and in certain instances lifestyle modifications would also be useful.

Let us now discuss some of these measures that are useful in avoiding premature ejaculation.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Alteration of the thinking and actions has proven to be effective in many instances and probably be one of the oldest methods used in treating this condition. But, the procedure needs to be practiced for a certain period of time and it should be a gradual buildup rather than an abrupt implementation.

One of the methods used in CBT is the ‘start-stop technique’. In this method, the person is asked to reach climax by means of masturbation or else at the time of having sexual intercourse and as soon as he reaches this point to re-focus the attention to a totally different thought and stop the masturbation process.  If the person was engaging in intercourse, it should be stopped and withdrawn. Thus, with such ‘stop’ action, the person will be able to suppress having an orgasm. The process is to be practiced several times a day or else at his convenience at regular intervals. With time, it will be possible to prolong the duration and thus the time a person enjoys his sexual interaction.

Medications

There are several medical treatment options available for the use of premature ejaculation and some of these methods include giving anti-depressant medications, applying local anesthetic agents in the form of a gel or else as an impregnated condom…etc.

Although these methods have proven to be effective in certain instances, the side effects of its use needs to be discussed with the healthcare provider and it should be started only after measuring the risks and benefits.

Apart from the above mentioned options, there are certain procedures and devices which are being introduced in order to delay the ejaculation time and these methods need to be suggested and implemented with the advice from your healthcare provider

Free From Fear About Premature Ejaculation

Premature ejaculation is sexual disorder in which ejaculation occurs early before reaching adequate sexual satisfaction in men and in female while engaging in sexual intercourse. Therefore, the duration in which a person is classified as having premature ejaculation would vary from person to person. For instance, a person might complaint of premature ejaculation within 1 or 2 minutes where another person might complaint of the same even after lasting for almost 20 minutes. But, the fact of the matter is, the problem bothers the person and this can have a damaging consequence for the person as well as his relationships.

There are many methods that are being used in order to treat or prevent a person from getting premature ejaculation, but, none of these measures proves to be 100% effective in each and every person. Additionally, these methods would need motivation and adherence by both the affected person as well as his partner and in certain instances lifestyle modifications would also be useful.

Let us now discuss some of these measures that are useful in avoiding premature ejaculation.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Alteration of the thinking and actions has proven to be effective in many instances and probably be one of the oldest methods used in treating this condition. But, the procedure needs to be practiced for a certain period of time and it should be a gradual buildup rather than an abrupt implementation.

One of the methods used in CBT is the ‘start-stop technique’. In this method, the person is asked to reach climax by means of masturbation or else at the time of having sexual intercourse and as soon as he reaches this point to re-focus the attention to a totally different thought and stop the masturbation process.  If the person was engaging in intercourse, it should be stopped and withdrawn. Thus, with such ‘stop’ action, the person will be able to suppress having an orgasm. The process is to be practiced several times a day or else at his convenience at regular intervals. With time, it will be possible to prolong the duration and thus the time a person enjoys his sexual interaction.

Medications

There are several medical treatment options available for the use of premature ejaculation and some of these methods include giving anti-depressant medications, applying local anesthetic agents in the form of a gel or else as an impregnated condom…etc.

Although these methods have proven to be effective in certain instances, the side effects of its use needs to be discussed with the healthcare provider and it should be started only after measuring the risks and benefits.

Apart from the above mentioned options, there are certain procedures and devices which are being introduced in order to delay the ejaculation time and these methods need to be suggested and implemented with the advice from your healthcare provider

Treatment for Muscle cramps

Muscle cramps can be defined as a forceful and sustained contraction of a muscle or a muscle group and it can last for as short as a few seconds to about 10 – 15 minutes. These cramps can occur in many instances and could have several underlying causative factors as well. In some instances, it would be difficult to distinguish a reason and if a reason is found, it does not indicate that the person is liable to experience cramps in future such situations as well.

This ambiguity will make it ever more difficult to predict but, it will be possible to predict situations that are likely to cause such an event. When considering the main causes and risk factors for muscle cramps,Dehydration and fluid losses ,Electrolyte imbalance ,Calcium and magnesium deficiencies ,Old age ,Exposure to extreme weather conditions ,vigorous exercises
,Injuries,diabetes,and hypothyroid state.

Although many of us would encounter cramps while engaged in certain activities such as sports, rest cramps can also be experienced especially during the night. This can be seen more frequently among the elderly and an underlying cause would not be apparent in most instances.

Following the occurrence of such a cramping feeling, usually it will last for only few seconds to minutes and will resolve itself. But, the intense pain that it generates can be unbearable and would be sometimes agonizing. The rest pain that occurs in the night will make the patient to be awake from sleep and it is possible for such cramps to recur from time to time or else as a frequent occurrence each day.

When treating cramps, usually, it will almost always respond to stretching exercises and this can be done for even the small muscles in the hands and feet. It would be easier for you to seek help from another person when doing the stretching and it is also possible to do it by yourself if the need arise.

Pulling on the feet using the hands while laying on a flat floor or stretching against a wall are some simple techniques in stretching a muscle group and placing the hands flat against a surface and extending the fingers as widely as possible will make the hand muscle be relieved from cramps in most instances.

Apart from the stretching exercises, correcting any underlying causes will also take precedence in treatment and therefore, taking enough salts and minerals, rehydration with mineral water or using electrolyte supplements can be considered rather important.

As an additional remedy, placing hot or cold packs at the site of a cramp can give relief in certain instances whereas massaging can also bring relief in some forms of cramps.

Rabies controll program is a role model in Tamilnadu

For a state like Tamil Nadu which reports at least 20 rabies deaths a year, the fresh set of guidelines released by the Union health ministry holds promise. The protocol pushes for further use of antibodies to treat patients because they are more effective in preventing the deadly virus.
Readymade antibodies, called rabies immunoglobulins (RIG), can provide immunity a lot faster if injected at the bite spot. "It stops the virus from travelling into the blood stream and reaching the nervous system.
The 'National Guidelines on Rabies Prophylaxis' has stressed on the use of RIG not only in category III bites but also in category II bites if the patient is weak. "If the bite is in the lower part of the torso like the legs or if it is just a surface level bite, we usually administer only the anti-rabies vaccine (ARV). "We consider it grade II if the dog is behaving normally," he added. The ARV given in four doses over 28 days stimulates production of antibodies, and takes at least 14 days to provide immunity.
Although India accounts for nearly 50% of the global rabies mortality, there is no organised national rabies control programme. Rabies control is generally confined to small urban pockets, with minimal intersectoral co-ordination. Tamil Nadu is the first state in India to implement a state-wide, multisectoral rabies control initiative. The CDC Program Evaluation Framework guided the current assessment of this rabies prevention and control initiative in Tamil Nadu. Principle stakeholders were engaged through a series of interviews in order to document policy initiatives, to describe the programme and to understand their various roles. Surveillance data on dog bites were triangulated with vaccine consumption and dog population data to identify trends at the district level in the state. Findings and recommendations were shared at different levels. Rabies control activities in Tamil Nadu were conducted by separate departments linked by similar objectives. In addition to public health surveillance, animal census and implementation of dog licensing rules, other targeted interventions included waste management, animal birth control and anti-rabies vaccination, awareness campaigns, and widespread availability of anti-rabies vaccine at all public health facilities.