Health and beauty

  The lower back  is a sensitive spot for many people. While there can be a ton of causes of lower back pain, a weak core and poor posture from sitting all   day  (and consequently shortening the hip muscles that then pull on the lower back) are two really common contributing factors to lower back aches and discomfort. It's always important to figure out what's causing pain so you can address it and prevent it from happening again  .  Most back pain can be resolved by keeping your spine strong and flexible through regular stretching. Benefits of stretching include: Reducing tension in muscles supporting the spine; tension in these muscles can worsen pain from any number of back pain conditions Improving range of motion and overall mobility Reducing risk of disability caused by back pain. Child's pose: Child’s pose is a great position to get into to stretch your back out and relieve tension in your spine, shoulders, and neck.  Start in a kneeling positi...

  Water is one of the most important elements as 50% – 70% of our body is made up of water.   Drinking water and staying hydrated is key to a healthy body. Water plays a significant role in ensuring a smooth functioning of the body and protecting our health from harmful diseases . Benefits of drinking water; Not only you should know how much water to drink in a day, but also the correct timing and right way to drink water. Right way to drink water;   There  are certain right ways to drink water :        Avoid drinking water while standing as it never really quenches your thirst properly, can have an adverse effect on your kidneys and may lead to arthritis too. So the best way is to sit comfortably and drink water. This helps filter the nutrients of water nourishing the entire body organ system, rather than directly going into your stomach with a force, which can be painful too. Always prefer drinking water in a glass than a bottle. And if you...

  Exercising and deep breathing techniques are proven therapies that can help strengthen the lungs   and restore oxygen flow.  Benefits of breathing exercises :       •  Deep breathing can help restore diaphragm function and increase lung capacity. The goal is to build up the ability to breathe deeply during any activity, not just while at rest.    Deep breathing exercises can also lessen feelings of anxiety and stress, which are common for someone who experienced severe symptoms or was admitted to a hospital. Sleep quality may also improve with these breathing exercises .  Anyone can benefit from deep breathing techniques, but they play an especially important role in the COVID-19 recovery process. The exercises can be started at home during self-isolation and easily incorporated into your daily routine. Breathing exercises / techniques:   1. Diaphragmatic breathing:     Diaphragmatic breathing is a type of brea...

  With various factors (such as expedited trials, political views and mixed opinion from experts as well as non-experts), people have a lot of apprehension for COVID19 vaccines. We must create awarness among our friends, family members, relatives and neighbors about the importance of getting vaccinated. Currently the vaccination drive has been started for the age group of above 18 .do get proper knowledge about vaccines and get vaccinated immediately.  Currently, the government hasn’t allowed people to decide which vaccine they want to get, but the result clearly suggests that both the vaccines being inoculated in India are safe and effective.               • COVISHIELD               • COVAXIN      Covishield: Oxford AstraZeneca (Producing by Serum Institute of India)  Nature of action: M odified version of a chimpanzee adenovirus,  known as ChAdOx1/AZD1222. Has been m...

Moringa leaves are rich in vitamins A, C, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 and Folate. They are also rich in magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc. Rich in antioxidants,and amino acid.         • fights inflammation          • increases eye sight          • helps to reduce cholesterol, blood sugar and also helps in weight management.          • good for skin and hair         • detox our body         • improves lactation  Murungai keerai soup recipe:  Ingridents:         • 1 and 1/2 cups of drumstick leaves         • 1/2 teaspoon of jeera         •  1 tabelspoon of crushed garlic         •  6 small oninon finely chopped         •  1 small tomato roughly chopped      ...

 Aging is inevitable. It is a natural process that cannot be reversed. However, with a few natural home remedies  we may slow down the sings of aging from appearing on face. Simple and natural anti-aging remedies : 1. Egg white mask:         Egg white is a natural anti-aging agent which contains omega-3 fatty acid, zinc, and protein. It will tighten our skin and becomes firm and smooth. It reduces wrinkles and skin damage . Ingridents: 1. Egg white separated from yolk. Method: 1. Mix until foamy.  2. Apply to your face 3. Let it dry for 15 mins  4. Peet it off  For best results try thiz for 3 times  per week. 2. Banana face pack :           Banana is packed with potassium, zinc,iron ,vitamin A,B,and E. It moisturizes your skin and reduces wrinkles. It also treats acne spots. Ingridents: 1. One ripe banana  2. Olive oil / honey Method  1. Mash the banana add a teaspoon of olive oil / honey  2. Mix i...

Mucormycosis also know as black fungus is an infection   caused by mucor mould  called mucormycetes  that is commonly found in plant manure,soil,decaying fruits and vegetables. It is found in air,soil and even present in the nose and mucus of healthy individual. It can be life threatening for diabetic patients or severley immunocompromised people such as HIV/AIDS or cancer  patients. Sinuses,the lungs,brain of these individuals get affected after fungal spores  are inhaled from the air Predisposing factors.            • Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus             • Immunosuppression by steroids             • Prolonged ICU stay             • Comorbidities- post transplant / malignancy             • Voriconazole therapy  Black fungus and Covid       Covid-19 virus causes in...

Hemoglobin is a protein found in red bloodcells. Responsible for carrying oxygen throught the body. It is neccessary to maintain normal level of haemoglobin in your blood  Normal range:               Adult men:13.8-17.2gm/l                Adult women:12.1-15.1gm/l                Children:11.0-16.0gm/l  When the level of haemoglobin drops you might experience some of the following  symptoms                •  fatigue                 • dizziness                 • muscle weakness                 • hairloss                • headache                • pale skin If haemoglobin drops beyond an acceptable level th...