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Simple tips for relief from cold

Simple tips for relief from cold: In winter it is common to wake up with a scratchy throat and stuffy nose. The old saying "It takes three days to develop a cold, three days to have it, and three days for it to go away," is pretty accurate, so if your cold has lasted longer than around nine days or have high fever it is time to consult your doctor.  Here are some simple tips to get relief from cold . Ø   Steam inhalation therapy is a simple and effective remedy for sinus congestion, sinus pain, respiratory       ailments due to allergies, common cold, influenza and bronchitis. It rids you of any cold bugs hanging out in your nose as well as clearing up your nasal passages. Ø   Drink plenty of fluid to keep yourself hydrated. Ø   Take adequate rest: Ø   Take citrus fruits as they are loaded with vitamin C. Ø   Do some light exercise.  
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Blink for better Vision and healthier eyes

Blink for better Vision and healthier eyes : Blinking is an essential function of the eye that helps spread tears across and removes irritants such as dust and germs from the surface of the cornea and conjunctiva. Frequent and gentle blinking is essential for maintaining healthy eyes and optimal vision because it allows eyelids to keep eyes coated with beneficial layers of tears: Normally, a person blinks 12-15 times per minute. When we read, watch TV or look at the computer screen we blink up to 60% less. Infrequent blinking may cause eye strain, fatigue and even some unpleasant dry eye symptoms.

Avoid using ear buds

Earwax is a yellowish, waxy substance secreted in the ear canal. It plays an important role of assisting in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides protection from bacteria, fungi, and insects. Excess or impacted wax can press against the eardrum and/or occlude the external auditory canal and impair hearing. For cleaning wax from your ears. Use of ear buds can only serve to push the wax further down, making it more difficult for the doctor to remove it later on. Alternatively use a wax softening solution (Soliwax) or see your ENT doctor.

Social Phobia

It is an anxiety disorder characterized by a strong and persistent fear of social or performance situations in which the person might feel embarrassment or humiliation. Generalized social phobia refers to a fear of most social interactions combined with fear of most performance situations, such as speaking in public or eating in a restaurant. The symptoms of social phobia in adults include a range of physical signs of anxiety as well as attitudes and behaviors.     • blushing, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, tremors, and other physical indications of anxiety     • extreme sensitivity to criticism, rejection, or negative evaluations     • intense preoccupation with the reactions and responses of others     • heightened fears of being embarrassed or humiliated     • avoidance of the feared situation(s) and anticipatory anxiety Left untreated, social phobia can become a chronic, disabling disorder that increases the patient's risk of suicide. Patients diagnosed with s

Food Sources of Antioxidant

Food Sources of Antioxidant: Foods are considered to be the preferred way of boosting antioxidant levels because they are thought to contain a wide array of antioxidant substances. Many of them are also high in vitamins, minerals and fiber. Some of the sources are: Variety of dark orange, red, yellow and green vegetables and fruits and nuts, whole grains, wheat, brown rice, oatmeal, soybeans, sweet potatoes etc. are major source of antioxidant.

Major Side Effect of Insulin Injections

Insulin is probably the most used remedy for diabetes. Although insulin injections help diabetics in keeping their blood sugar levels in control, they are also known to cause certain side effects. Major side effect of insulin injections : Hypoglycemia- Hypoglycemia is a condition marked by excessively low blood glucose levels. The frequently observed signs of hypoglycemia are:  lightheadedness, sweating, increased rate of breathing and dizziness. A diabetic experiencing these symptoms should immediately have some sugar containing food item; seeking immediate medical attention is also necessary. If hypoglycemia turns too serious, it might lead to consequences like coma and even death.