Take care of your Heart

Cold weather is harmful for patients who have heart disease. In such a weather condition your heart needs good care. People are more prone to heart attack during this time of the year.

During the winter season arteries become constricted due to the low temperature. In such conditions the heart needs to put a lot more effort in order to pump blood therefore adding to its stress that leads to heart attack. It is important to keep a check on cardiovascular risk factors.

Control Cholesterol level

With change in season there is an irregular rise and fall in cholesterol levels. These levels are higher than normal and this puts you at more risk of cardiovascular diseases. So do keep a check on your diet.

Take Rest

Don't exhaust yourself too much. Do take breaks frequently in order to avoid over stressing your heart.

Control Blood Pressure

In the winter season blood pressure gets raised and coronary arteries shrink that leads to low blood supply. So you have to keep it under control.

Eat Frequently in Less Amounts

Generally people tend to eat more during winters than they normally do. These extra meals put extra pressure on your heart. So it is better to have small meals at regular intervals.

Stay warm

Hypothermia is one of the main causes of heart failure during the winter season. Wear warm clothes, and as much as possible stay indoors.

Walk on a Sunny day

Avoid morning walk on a cold day. Instead you can go for a walk out when it is sunny.

ACNE-Causes and some guidelines

Acne – a lingering, inflammatory skin condition resulting in whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, and nodules. The skin condition may scar the skin depending on the severity of the acne.

In women, it gets converted into estrogen, though there may be genetic or environmental factors that aids in their production.

In men high testosterone levels cause the oil (sebaceous) glands under the skin to enlarge. The enlarged gland produces more sebum. Excessive sebum can break down cellular walls in the pores, causing bacteria to grow and the skin gets inflamed thus giving birth to the ACNE.

The Causes For Acne Break-outs On Our Skin:

>Some medicines that contain androgen and lithium

>Greasy cosmetics

>Hormonal changes

>Emotional stress

>Menstruation

 Acne may not be totally preventable but you can control & clear up your skin by following these tips:

·        Wash your face twice a day with warm water and mild soap specialized mainly for acne.

·        Never scrub the skin or burst the pimples, as this may push the infection further down, causing the acne or pimple to worsen and spread out.

·        Avoid touching your face.

·        Wash hands frequently, especially before applying lotions or creams.

·        Clean spectacles regularly as they collect sebum and skin residue.

·        Allow your skin to breathe by wearing loose clothing if you have acne on the back, shoulders, or chest.

·        Choose makeup for sensitive skin and avoid oil-based products.

·        Use an electric shaver or sharp safety razors when shaving.

·        Try to stay cool & dry in hot and humid climates.

Skin Problems due to Hot Weather

Summer is a very unfavorable time both for our skin and body. It’s a high time when you should take care of your skin health. As the temperature soars, the heat becomes intolerable. During this period we need to protect our skin by keeping it healthy, well hydrated and reducing any condition that makes our skin prone to infections.

1) Heat rashes: In summer there are many factors to make skin irritable. Along with the heat that puts a lot of pressure on the skin comes sweating. Dirt and dust clog the sweat ducts of the skin trapping the perspiration and causing red rashes in your skin.

Remedy: If you sweat a lot then prevent this condition by keeping yourself squeaky clean. It is generally recommended to take bath at least twice a day.  Always use an anti-bacterial soap or bath gel to keep yourself clean & dry. You can use ice to rub the affected skin area to keep it cool & soothing.

2. Sunburns: During summer the harsh ray of sun can scorch your skin causing red patches and rashes that burn. This is very common to people who have a sensitive skin.

Remedy: The only way to protect your skin against this condition is to minimize sun exposure. At the same time, it is equally important to use a sunscreen. Make sure you re-apply the same every four to five hours to ensure continuous protection. It is also advisable for people who have sensitive skin to wear clothes covering as much skin as possible during the day.

3. Dehydration: It is not just your body but also your skin which is affected by dehydration. When we sweat we continuously lose water content from the skin. If not sufficiently replenished, this can leave the skin dry, irritated and more prone to sunburn.

Remedy: The most logical answer is to drink as much water as you can. Carry a water bottle with you all the time. Take a sip of water once in every half an hour. Also add a lot of juices and summer fruits to your diet.

Protect your hair from sunburn

You may have healthy, bouncy hair all year around, but when summer comes , your hair turns lifeless. There are no signs of that bounce anymore, is there? So we have some solution for you.

Normally this happens because of high humidity content in the atmosphere that settles on your hair and weighs it down, the result is limp hair. Sweat and dust contributes to the summers increase hair problems like dandruff, split ends and hair fall. Dry scalp brings its own set of problems and may end up damaging your hair roots. So we have to protect our lovely hair from the sun.

>First line of defense against the sun is wearing a hat. Choose one that wraps all of your hair, or tuck longer locks underneath it. 

>You should avoid too many Cosmetics which is not healthy for hair.

>In terms of products, look for different formulas with UVA and UVB protection.

>Moisturizing your hair is another essential step. Stock up on oils, masks, conditioners, and treatments.

>Some times you can trim your hair properly to avoid split ends.

>Avoid using the styling iron and curlers.

> For cooling hair, some liquids are required that will help to keep your hair healthy and hydrated.

> Many types of dry shampoos are available in the market. You can use this for a dry wash.

These are some of the simplest hair care tips for summer.

Cause for metabolic damage

If food intake decrease metabolism begins to slow down

> Depending on the provided food, the body decided how it will metabolize itself.

>The metabolism doesn’t want to control your engine all day with no fuel in the tank.

> Essential functions and works slows down if the food consumption is less, it eventually depends on the number of calorie intake which in turn also helps in burning the excess fat deposits of our body

> After a long period of excessive and heavy work and if the required amount of food is not consumed, metabolism reaches a point where fat loss becomes nearly impossible.

Solutions to keep your body metabolism rate high are as follows:

> Regular exercise without putting your body into overdrive mode

> Increasing food may actually help you lose weight.

> Energy is required for eating and raises metabolism, this is known as the Thermic effect of food.

> Energy is required for digesting proteins, which means that as you eat more protein and more calories, your metabolism will start working faster.

All hope is not lost when you hit a brick after months of dieting, it is simply your body’s way of telling you to step off the gas and fill the tank.

Nexium - Easy to Swallow

Nexium is the brand name for ESOMEPRAZOLE, a drug used to treat several stomach and esophagus ailments.

Many people experience stomach problems with heartburn sometimes accompanying it. Certain foods may trigger this reaction; there may be lots of other reasons too. Whatever be the case, it’s not a good feeling to have heaviness all the time.

Changes in Diet and Lifestyle that may Help

1) Exercises such as inverted yoga poses, abdominal crunches  and headstands can increase the chance of acid reflux.

2) If spicier foods you are fond of cause heart burn, don’t take it your heart; try their milder versions of them. Besides, reduce the consumption of onions, peppermint, garlic , chocolate , tomatoes, grapefruit and fatty foods.

3) Avoid these beverages only if you find them making GERD problems such as orange and tomato sodas , alcohol ,juice,  tea and coffee.

4) Eat some light meals. Have dinner 3-4 hours before you go to bed. Do not eat any late night snacks.

5) If it’s a night time heartburn, sleep with your head raised; put some blocks under the legs of your bed. In addition, lie on your right side.

6) An abdomen under pressure may also cause heartburn. Wear loose-fitting clothes and the shed extra weight.

The FDA has informed and spread awareness to all consumers about the possible dangers of buying online drugs .

Then how can you feel secured yourself? FDA tells that customers must have the knowledge and understanding to recognize legal online pharmacy and how to buy medicines these pharmacies safely.

There are many online pharmacies which provide genuine medicines and offer safe payment options and secured personal information. But there are some “rogue websites” as well that offer to sell potentially unsafe and fake drugs that have not been checked or approved for safety. These rogue sites looks normal but actually they sell medication illegally, which mostly contains fatal measurements of active ingredients.

There are also some online pharmacies which sell fake medicines which looks exactly like real FDA-approved medications, but their safety and quality are of unknown origin.

Protect yourselves by following these simple steps:

·         Don't send any personal information—like social security number, credit card information—unless you are sure that website will keep your information private.

·         Buy only from state-licensed pharmacy website located in US.

·         Use legitimate websites that have a licensed pharmacist to answer your question.

·         Do not forget to check the privacy and security policies that are enlisted on the website.

·         Don't buy from websites that sell medications without a doctor’s prescription.