Tips To Manage Dehydration In Dogs

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Dehydration is a frequent, but serious condition in dogs. Dehydration occurs in dogs when their body gets depleted of water. Your dog can get dehydrated faster if it is suffering from vomiting or diarrhoea along with failure in replacing the lost fluids orally.  When the body is depleted of water, the cells will get dehydrated resulting in cell death. Dehydration will result in the loss of elasticity in the skin. In advanced condition, dehydration will result in the collapse of dogs due to shock. You may identify dehydration in your dog by pulling back the skin behind the dog's shoulders. If the skin doesn't flatten out immediately after releasing it, your dog is probably dehydrated.  Here are some important points to be remembered to manage dehydration in your dog.

Tips To Manage Dehydration In Dogs 

1.Identify the cause: Your dog may get dehydrated due to various reasons. It is important to rule out the exact reason for the condition. Dehydration in your dog can be due to vomiting, diarrhoea, illness, fever, heat stroke and a deficiency in fluid intake. Identifying and treating the root cause of dehydration should be started at the earliest for a faster recovery of your dog.

2.Manage water intake: Too much intake of water by a dehydrated dog may make the situation more worse. At the same time, it is very important to keep your dog stay hydrated. You have to provide enough water at proper time intervals to manage any grade of dehydration in your dogs.

3.Food with water content: In addition to water, you should provide enough food that has high water content. This is more important if your dog refuse to take water. Fruits, vegetables and cottage cheese can be given to your dog as it is rich in water. Onion-free turkey or beef broth is also a good option to feed your dehydrated dog.

4.Electrolytic solution: Electrolytes solutions are important in managing dehydration in dogs. Administering an electrolytic solution at a rate of 1 to 2 ml per kilogram of the dog's body weight per hour will help in the recovery of your dog. Electrolyte enhanced water can also be used for treating dehydration in dogs.

5.Intravenous fluid: If your dog is suffering from severe dehydration, consider intravenous fluid administration. This will help to speed up the recovery of your dog from dehydration. Administration of intravenous fluid will help in passing up the further loss of fluids and in replacing the present loss.

6.Seek medical advice: If your dog is suffering from severe dehydration, you should consider consulting a specialist without delay. Medical assistance will help your dog recover from dehydration. It will prevent collapse of your dog from dehydration shock.

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Postpartum Gallstones: A High Risk For Women

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Gallstones are formed due to the blockage in the ducts of the gallbladder. When compared to men, women have a greater risk of getting gallbladder stones. Gallbladder stones will ultimately result in inflammation or infection. Gallstones are not uncommon found in women after delivery. Women are generally more prone to get gallstones than men. During pregnancy and after delivery, the chances are more due to various reasons associated with pregnancy and body changes due to it. Here are some common causes for postpartum gallstones.

Postpartum Gallstones: A High Risk For Women  

1.Progesterone: Gallstones are more common in women during postpartum state because of the action of various hormones in the body, especially progesterone. Progesterone causes muscles to relax and this will affect the gallbladder as well. The relaxation of muscles of the gallbladder will slows down the bile flow. The bile that doesn’t get released may result in the formation of bile stones.

2.Obesity: Most women face rapid gain of weight during or after pregnancy. This remains as an important reason for the formation of gallstones. Weight gain result in the production and secretion of increased amount of cholesterol. This increases the risk for development of postpartum gallstones.

3.Multiple pregnancies: Women who come across multiple pregnancies are at higher risk to get postpartum gallstones. The major reason is the increased amount of progesterone that the body has to come across during each pregnancy. Progesterone will reduce the contractibility of the gallbladder and result in bile retention and will lead to gallstone formation.

4.Heredity: Women who have a family history of gallstones are more prone to get it after delivery. There are many genes that are found to be responsible for the formation of gallstones. Those who have heredity of having gallstones should report it to the doctor to get proper medical advice.

5.Advanced pregnancy age: Women who get pregnant after 35 years are at higher risk of getting gallstones. Advanced age is a common risk factor for the formation of gallstones and pregnancy at this age will increase the chance. The action of various hormones at an advanced age will cause postpartum gallstones.

6.Previous history: Women who have a previous history of gallstones have a higher chance to get it after child birth as well. If you have a history of gallstones, you may get a relapse after the childbirth. The action of hormones will keep women who have a previous history of gallstone at a higher risk.

7.Rapid weight loss: Sudden weight loss is also a cause for the formation of gallstones. When women come across a sudden loss of weight, extra cholesterol will accumulate in bile which may finally lead to the formation of gallstones.

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Tips To Clean Your Window Grills

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A neat and clean house will give you a great extend of refreshment and stimulus. It is important to keep an eye on each and every corner of your house to get a total finishing. Windows and window grills are portions of your house that are exposed constantly to the outside dust and environmental pollution. Therefore, it is important to keep your windows and window grills clean for a healthy and beautiful home. While you can clean your window pane easily, window grills needs some extra tips and tricks which will make your task easier.

Tips To Clean Your Window Grills  

1.Brushing: Get a soft bristle brush and brush off the dust and dirt that is attached to your window grills. You may use a duster or a soft cloth for this.Removing dust from the grills before wiping or washing with water is very important to make the cleaning process easier.

2.Wiping: After brushing off the dust from the window grills, apply a mild solution of detergent on it. Gently wipe off it with a cloth taking care not to make scratches on the surface.You may use an old sock or a cotton cloth. Use strong detergents if the dust is sticky.

3.Water and vinegar:Using water and vinegar solution for cleaning your window grills is very effective if the grills are not too much dusty. Unlike soap or detergent it will not leave any marks or spots on your grills.

4.No abrasives: Do not try to use any abrasives to clean your window grills to remove any sticky materials. This will leave scratches on your windows and will spoil the whole look. Instead, try to find out the nature of the sticky material and use any counteracting materials.

5.Sock gloves: Try wearing a cotton sock on your hand instead of using a cloth to wipe your window grills. This will make your task easier than you imagine. It is effective mainly when there is less dust or dirt on your window grills.

6.Hot water: Hot water is excellent to remove oil or any sticky materials from your window grills. This is helpful especially while you clean your kitchen window pane and window grills. Soak a cotton cloth in hot water and wipe the window grills with it.

7.No chemicals:There is no need of any harsh chemicals on your window grills to remove dust. Avoid strong chemicals especially if you have an iron window grills as it has a tendency to rust. Use only mild detergent wherever possible.

A well-cleaned window grills will project the pleasant look of your home and will make your home more appealing. A clean window pane and window grills will keep the hygiene of your home as well.

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Ideas To Make Your Kitchen Look Spacious

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It is a dream of all women to have a beautiful and functional kitchen. A kitchen is the right place to give a direct reflection of your habits and hygiene. If you are having a messy or cluttered kitchen, it is time to look into your kitchen with new vision and new ideas. It is easy to make your kitchen spacious if you do it at the stage of planning itself. But, do not think that you can get a wonderful kitchen only if you plan beforehand for it. If you have an already built kitchen in an apartment, flat or rented house, the only effort you need is to put some ideas. Here are some easy and effective ideas that can change the look of your kitchen; making it more spacious.

Ideas To Make Your Kitchen Look Spacious  

Colour theme:The colour theme you select for your kitchen has great impact in making it look more spacious. Prefer light colours for your kitchen walls because it will reflect light and will make your kitchen look bigger and beautiful.

Closed cabinets: Closed cabinets can make your kitchen spacious than open cabinets. The better arranged cabinets you have, the more spacious your kitchen will be. Select light colours that will match for your kitchen wall for your cabinets.

Flooring: Flooring has an important role in deciding the look of your kitchen. Do not leave your kitchen floor crowded. Try to avoid keeping anything on your kitchen floor as this will make your kitchen look congested.Prefer light coloured floorings that match with your wall colour.

Keep it simple: Simplicity is a key factor to keep your kitchen look more spacious and beautiful. Do not over crowd your kitchen as it will make your kitchen more intricate and complicated. Keeping everything in order and arranged itself will give your kitchen more space.

Keep it clean: Keeping your kitchen clean is very important to make it look spacious. Arrange everything in cupboards instead of keeping on the slabs or tables.  Do not leave unwashed utensils in the sink. A well-cleaned and arranged kitchen will give a more spacious look.

Kitchen decor:Kitchen decors are attractive and beautiful, but only if you select the right ones. If you good in selecting the right décor for your kitchen, it will keep your kitchen look more spacious. Do not place too many show pieces in your kitchen.

Curtains and mats: Kitchen curtains and mat have a great role in keeping your kitchen look more spacious. Select light coloured curtains and carpets for your kitchen. Avoid anything with large and colourful prints or designs. Preferring simple and elegant style will keep your kitchen spacious.

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Uses Of An Ultrasound Scan During Pregnancy

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Ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to get an idea about internal organs. The echoes produced by the sound waves are recorded and transformed into video or photographic images. A prenatal ultrasound scan will reveal all the radiological details of the pregnancy. The safety of ultrasound on baby is still controversial. At the same time a well-performed ultrasound scanning will help to get valuable information about the progress of your pregnancy and your baby's health.  Ultrasound scanning is considered important in pregnancy, especially in those who had a previous bad experience during their pregnancy.  An ultrasound may be performed earlier in your pregnancy to determine the following conditions.

Uses Of An Ultrasound Scan During Pregnancy 

Live foetus:The first ultrasound scanning that will be done for you is mainly to check the heart beat of the foetus. The number of heart beats of the baby per minute is measured and recorded. This will ensure you that you have conceived a healthy baby.

Position of embryo: Ultrasound scan has a great role in determining whether the embryo is positioned correctly. It will help to find out to check whether the embryo is in the womb to rule out any chances that  the embryo is implanted in the fallopian tube.

 Live foetus:The first ultrasound scanning that will be done for you will be mainly to check the heart beat of the foetus. The number of heart beats of the baby per minute is measured and recorded. This will ensure you that you have conceived a healthy baby.

Position of embryo: Ultrasound scan has a great role in determining whether the embryo is positioned correctly. It will help to find out to check whether the embryo is in the womb to rule out any chances that  the embryo is implanted in the fallopian tube.

Position of placenta:Ultrasound scanning is an excellent choice to find out the position of the placenta. Placenta can occur at any portion of the uterus during pregnancy. But , it needs special care, if you have a low lying placenta covering the cervix even after 7 months.

Down’s syndrome:The ultrasound scanning done by week 11 to week 14 can find out whether the baby has a chance to have Down’s syndrome. This is done by measuring the length of the nasal bone and the thickness of the skin on the back of the baby’s neck.

Birth defect: The ultrasound scanning done by around week 18 to week 20 is usually called anomaly scanning. This will help to find out whether the baby has any birth defect. By week 20 the sex of the baby will also be clear. Development of fetal structures such as the spine, limbs, brain and internal organs will be checked.

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Favouritism With Kids Can Spoil Them!

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Even though not common, there are still parents who play favourites with their kids. This is by  keeping one of their kids as favourite than the others. This favouritism can be showed up in any of these behaviours including the time you spend, the more privileges, less discipline or more freedom.The distinction may be due to the difference in the appearance, age, intelligence or gender.  But, while you play favourites with your child, you have to remember that it will make a serious impact on the emotional health of your other kids. The way you treat your child has a great role in building up their character and behaviour. 

Favouritism With Kids Can Spoil Them!  

Relationship gap: The kids who feel avoided by their parents will definitely grow up with no family bonds. They will not give importance to relationships as they didn’t find it to have any role in their life. The relationship and attitude towards siblings and parents will become weak if you play favouritism to one of your children.

Emotional problems: Emotional problems are the most common side-effect of playing favourites with one of your kids. This may happen not only to the avoided one, but also to your favourite one. The avoided kid will feel hatred towards the other and your favourite kid may feel conscientious due to the partiality.

Resentment: Resentment by your kid If you play favourite with one of your children, it will make the other ones feel resentment towards your favourite kid. This dislike may ultimately make them rebellious and anti-social.

Guilt: Problems of your favouritism will affect your favourite kid as well. Your partiality will make them feel guilty about receiving special love and care from you. This will also affect family relations, especially that between the siblings.

Personality changes: Since your kid develops their personality from family, if they find themselves avoided, it will affect their overall personality. You should understand that your kid who is weak in any aspect needs your special care and attention.

Ruined character: The consequences of parental favouritism will result in spoiling your kids. Kids who get a worse experience from their parents will become disruptive and antisocial. The one who lived as your pet will become selfish as well.

Depression: As the relationships in the family gets strained, chances are more for the avoided kids to get depressed. This will certainly affect their future goals and dreams. The mental state that a kid experience in his childhood will have great impact on their future.

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Root Vegetables For Your Garden

Root vegetables are always in the first preference of vegetable lovers when it comes to vegetables with fewer amounts of pesticides. Root vegetables are the easiest to grow in your home vegetable garden. If you are ready to keep some of your effort and time in your vegetable garden, you can easily grow some root vegetables. Root vegetables store their food in the roots which become swollen for storing energy mainly in the form of carbohydrates.

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 All root vegetables vary in their root contents. All vegetables that are storage roots are generally called root vegetables. It may include both true roots such as tuberous roots and taproots. At the same time, non-roots such as tubers, rhizomes, corms, bulbs, and hypocotyls also come under the root vegetables. Most of the root vegetables have similar growth requirements.They grow best in cool weather.

If you love to include root vegetables in your diet, then, what about growing some of your favourite root vegetables in your home garden? Here are some easy to plant and grow root vegetables that you may try.

Root Vegetables For Your Garden

1.Beetroot: Beets are excellent option to be included in your home garden. Beets grow fast and will give its best taste if it is harvested when it is young. The leaves of beets are also edible. Beetroot has a fleshy root that can be included in your diet boiled and eaten plain, tossed in a salad or used to make borscht.

2.Carrot: Carrot is a biennial root vegetable rich in vitamin A, antioxidants and dietary fibre. Carrots are good options to plant in your garden. Carrot needs moistened soil but, remember to water less as it matures.

3. Horseradish: Horseradish is very nutritious and thus becomes a favourite option of root vegetable lovers. But, unfortunately, it is a little bit difficult to grow just a little horseradish. Horseradish will re-grow and spread  quickly, if you spread some roots in the ground.

4.Onions: Onions are part of most of our dishes. So, nothing will beat the priority of onion in our kitchen. You can plant them either from seed, from transplants or from sets. Out of these, the sets are easy to plant and grow.

5.Parsnips: Parsnips grow well in most areas and they can be stored for months. They taste better chilled.  Different varieties of parsnips can vary in their taste from mildly nutty to honey sweet. They can be eaten raw, mashed and roasted.

6.Radishes: Radishes are one of the most popular root vegetables that can be grown easily in your home garden.  They're quick growing and easy to manage plants. Radishes need optimum temperature that keeps them from bolting, but warm enough to mature quickly.

7.Rutabaga: Rutabaga is  versatile that has a crisp cabbage-like tang when used fresh. Rutabaga are generally easy to grow. Comparatively rutabaga is almost free from pest problems. Rutabaga can be grown in less space where you can provide moist soil.

8.Sweet potatoes: Sweet potatoes are tuberous roots that can be planted in your home garden. They can be grown from slips, small rooted pieces of the tubers. Sweet potato takes about a 4 month growing season. You may start planting them in containers and move them out later. 

9.Turnips: Turnips are root vegetables that will provide lots of varieties for you to choose other than the common white with purple tops.  Turnips are easy to plant and grow. If you harvest it while it is young, it will keep re-sprouting.

10.Yam:Yam is another good option to be considered for planting in your garden. They are fleshy roots and bulbs which are tasty and nutritious.

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Overcome Depression During Pregnancy

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Pregnancy is a time when your body has to go through various changes, both physical and mental. The effect of various hormones will make you to face various mood swings. Depression is one such common condition associated with pregnancy. Women need support and care not only for her physical well-being, but also for her emotional health. Other than the hormonal effects other factors will also contribute for depression. It can be stress about your body changes, pregnancy complication, fear for delivery pain, financial status or family problems. Here are some tips to get rid of depression during pregnancy.

Overcome Depression During Pregnancy

Prepare for the newcomer: Get ready for welcoming your new comer. You may search and select baby names, get your baby nursery ready or prepare mentally for motherhood. Thoughts about an exciting motherhood will help you to overcome depression during pregnancy.

                        

Be positive: Fear about delivery pain and other pregnancy related complications are the major reasons for depression during pregnancy. Understand and be realistic about the situation. You should consider pregnancy as a normal physiological process that a woman should come across.

Exercise and yoga: Exercising and practicing yoga will definitely do wonders on our mental health. Allocate some time in your daily routine for exercise and yoga. It will keep you physically fit and at the same time will keep your hormone balance.

Share your feelings: Instead of thinking and over thinking about anything, it is better to share your feelings with anyone else, especially with your partner. Something that you feel difficult to solve may be simple for your partner to solve. Sharing will help to overcome depression during pregnancy.

Be a family lover: Being surrounded by happy people all around will make your mood also good. A family is the better place for that. Understand that your family is also excited about your pregnancy. Being with them and sharing your feelings with them will help you to get rid of depression during pregnancy.

Enjoy a hobby: Spending time with some of your favourite hobbies will help to keep you active and energetic. Having a hobby will make you busy and entertained. Involving in any hobby that demands your time and concentration will be a good option to overcome depression during pregnancy.

Good sleeping habits: Pregnancy demands proper rest and relaxation of your body. Try to maintain a good sleeping habit during pregnancy. Relaxing your body and mind will definitely help in defeating depression during pregnancy.

Consult a doctor: If you feel that you cannot keep your mood swings in balance, it is always recommended to seek medical advice or counselling. For severe cases, your doctor may prescribe antidepressant drugs that are safe during pregnancy.

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Overcome Video Game Addiction Of Kids

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Games can be indoor or outdoor. In this modern time where most people live in apartments or flats, it is natural that kids are forced to get satisfied with indoor games. Video games are all time favourites of such kids. It is okay to spend some time on playing video games, but getting addicted to this may make your kid’s time unproductive and fatuous. It is another form of procrastination where all the important tasks and duties will be kept aside for engaging in games. If you are one among those parents who want to get rid of the game addiction of your kid, you may try these simple and easy tips.

Overcome Video Game Addiction Of Kids

1.Acknowledge the addiction

Persuade the kid about the ill effects of game addiction effectively. Your kid has to co-operate, understand and acknowledge the addiction in order to successfully overcome it. Convey the concept in a simple and easy to understand way to your kid. Ask them to involve in doing something productive.

2.Prepare a plan

Without proper planning and determination, it is very difficult to overcome game addiction in your kids. Formulate a plan with a reasonable amount of time allocated to games and stick to it. Give importance to outdoor games and at the same time allocate some time to play video games as well.

3. Play together

In most cases, kids start to get addicted to video games when they are not getting chances to play together with others. Involve in their games even if you feel it silly. Understand that it means a lot to them. Tell their close friends and loved ones about the addiction and seek their support to get involved in the group.

4. Implement the plan

Try to stick on to the plan. Initially it may need to have some relaxation in the schedule, but follow it gradually. Do not let your kid feel that you are forcing them to stop spending time with video games. Instead, make them realize that there are a lot more outdoor games which will give more fun and entertainment.

5. Other entertainment

Introduce other entertainment to the schedule like outdoor games, reading or gardening. Entertainment of all kinds are important in the proper development of your kid’s physical, mental and social abilities.

6. Prevent the return of addiction

Once your kid finds interest in spending time playing video games, it is difficult to get them out of it. So, if the schedule is implemented successfully always take care not to get back to the addiction.

The process will be comparatively easy if the kid is cooperating. If the plan is not at all working or if the kid seems to be depressed, seek expert advice. 

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Healthy Ways To Eat Bread

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Bread has become an inevitable part of our dining table through the years. But, most people like sweet bread with high amount of added sugar which will cause many other health complications, including weight gain. You have to keep an extra eye while selecting bread. Instead of white or enriched breads, prefer 100% whole grain or 100% whole wheat. Choose breads that have fewer calories per slice. Eating too much of white bread is not going to do any benefit to your health.But at the same time, we can make bread healthier by adding many other ingredients to it. Here are some easy and healthy ways to eat bread.

Healthy Ways To Eat Bread

Bread sandwiches:Bread sandwiches are made by stuffing any fillings in between two bread slices. Bread sandwiches are good option to make your bread recipe healthier. It will provide you with all the freedom to select your favourite vegetable or cheese to add flavour to your bread.

Bread pudding: Bread pudding is made by  baking bread slices together with dried fruit, sugar, spices, eggs, and milk. Bread pudding will add some more fibre, protein and vitamins to your diet. It is apt as a breakfast or a dessert.

Bread masala: If you want to take bread at lunch or dinner, you may opt for bread masala. You may add vegetables and egg in this, which will provide the extra benefits of the added ingredients.Bread masala will be a good choice if you want to take bread a little spicy.

Banana bread: Banana bread is a healthy snack that is easy to prepare. Because of the added banana, it is highly packed with potassium. Consider banana bread if you are looking for replacing fast foods with a healthy snack, for you or for your kids.

Bread and dates syrup: If you are bored with the classical bread and butter, then you may try a new flavour of dates syrup. If you can make the syrup at home, then it will be much better. It will provide all the health benefits of dates.

Brown bread and honey:Instead of milk bread or white bread you may try whole grain bread which is healthier. Replace your butter or jam with honey. It will give you a new taste as well as the health benefits of honey.This will give your plain bread a new life.

Bread salad: Bread salad is another good option for you to make your bread intake healthier. To slices of bread, you may add your favourite vegetables like tomato, carrot, cucumber, lettuce and many more.This will provide the needed vitamins, minerals and electrolytes.

Selecting a healthy bread is very important. Go through the ingredients before buying and make sure it is healthy.

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Tips To Maintain Good Reproductive Health

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Maintaining good reproductive health is very essential for both men and women. There are many external and internal factors that may affect your reproductive health. Good reproductive health has a direct relationship with your overall health status. Reproductive health should be good for being fertile with healthy ovum and sperm. It is better to maintain a good reproductive health  that going before infertility treatments later.

Good reproductive health will keep you fertile. A couple with proper reproductive health will be lucky with the best chances to have a healthy baby as well.Good reproductive health depends on diet, lifestyle, medical conditions, occupational exposures and many more. Reproductive health problems can even affect your life with the associated emotional stress and anxiety.

Knowing what all things you have to do to keep your reproductive system healthy is important. At the same time, it is imperative to know the factors that may affect your reproductive functions. Knowing these will help you to avoid those risks.  Here are some points that should be remembered to keep a good reproductive health.

Tips To Maintain Good Reproductive Health

Diet: Diet has an important role in keeping your reproductive health. Avoid fast foods as most of the additives and preservatives in those will affect your fertility. Go for fresh meat, fish and vegetables rather than processed ready-meals. Prefer healthy snacks like fruit and nuts rather than chocolate and crisps.

Medical advice: If you find any symptoms that indicate a problem with your reproductive system, it is important to seek medical advice. Detecting and identifying any problem in its early stage will help you to correct it at the earliest.

Be medically fit: There are lots of medical conditions that may affect your reproductive health. Conditions that may affect your reproductive health include diabetes, thyroid problems, anatomical problems and malnutrition. Keeping those conditions in control will help you to improve your overall health as well as reproductive health.

Quit smoking:If you want to keep a good reproductive health, you should definitely quit smoking. Smoking will affect the reproductive system of both men and women. Smoking can clog arteries and it can cause vasospasm. These two conditions will ultimately result in erectile dysfunction in males.

No alcohol:Staying away from consuming alcohol will not only keep your overall health in good condition, but also will keep your reproductive health. Alcohol will directly and indirectly act and affect the hypothalamus in the brain, the pituitary gland and the ovaries and testes.  Alcohol reduces the amount of testosterone in the blood as well.

Healthy weight:Maintaining a correct weight is very important than it seems. Increased weight can affect your hormone balance and impair fertility. Exercising regularly will help you to maintain a good reproductive health. It will correct most of the medical conditions that are associated with overweight in both men and women.

Yoga:Practicing yoga is an excellent way to keep a good reproductive health. It will help to keep proper balance between your mind and body, thereby keeping your overall health and reproductive health. There are yoga poses which will keep your reproductive system healthy.

Lifestyle: Your lifestyle has a direct effect on your reproductive health. Your work environment and nature of work may affect your reproductive health. Smoking, excessive recreational drug, alcohol or steroid will have bad impact on you. Keep your lifestyle healthy and have a good reproductive health.

Avoid occupational hazards: Occupational hazards are the most important reason for most of the male infertility cases. Avoid exposure to radiation, chemicals and constant or excess heat. Avoid Exposure to chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides and industrial solvents as it will affect your reproductive health.

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പ്രവാസികളും ആരോഗ്യവും

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ശാരീരികവും മാനസികവുമായ ഒട്ടേറെ ആരോഗ്യ പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ  അനുഭവിക്കുന്ന വിഭാഗമാണ്‌  പ്രവാസികൾ. നാട്ടിലെ ഉറ്റവരുടെ ചിരിക്കുന്ന മുഖങ്ങൾ സ്വപ്നം കണ്ട്, ശരീരവും മനസ്സും  നീറുന്നവരാണ് ഭൂരിഭാഗം പ്രവാസികളും. അതിനിടെ സ്വന്തം ആരോഗ്യം    ശ്രദ്ധിക്കാൻ പല കാരണങ്ങളാലും അവർക്ക് സാധിക്കാറില്ല. പരിചിതമല്ലാത്ത  കാലാവസ്ഥയും ഭക്ഷണരീതിയും ജീവിതരീതികളുമൊക്കെ അവരുടെ ജീവിതത്തിന്റെ താളം തെറ്റിക്കുന്നു. പ്രവാസികളെ അലട്ടുന്ന ആരോഗ്യ പ്രശ്നങ്ങളും അവയുടെ കാരണങ്ങളും അറിഞ്ഞിരിക്കേണ്ടത് വളരെ അത്യാവശ്യമാണ്. കാരണം, ചില മുൻകരുതലുകൾ ഉണ്ടെങ്കിൽ പ്രവാസ ജീവിതം ആശങ്കകൾ ഇല്ലാതെ ആരോഗ്യപ്രദമാക്കാം.

     

     

1.മാനസിക പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ

നാടും വീടും വിട്ട് ഗൾഫിലെത്തുന്ന മലയാളിയെ ആദ്യം പിടികൂടുന്നത് സംഘർഷങ്ങളാണ്. കുടുംബത്തെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള ചിന്ത, പുതിയ ചുറ്റുപാടുമായി പൊരുത്തപ്പെടാനുള്ള പ്രയാസം, ജോലിഭാരം, തൊഴിലിലെ അസംതൃപ്തി, ഒറ്റപ്പെടൽ  തുടങ്ങി നിരവധി പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ സംഘർഷങ്ങളിലേക്കു നയിക്കുന്ന ഘടകങ്ങളാണ്. മാനസികവിഷമങ്ങൾ പങ്കുവെയ്ക്കുവാൻ കൂടി കഴിയാതെ വരുന്നതോടു കൂടി അവ കൂടുതൽ വഷളാകുന്നു. ക്രമേണ അത് വിഷാദ രോഗമായി ഒരു പ്രവാസിയെ കീഴടക്കും.ഗൾഫ്‌ രാജ്യങ്ങളിലെ ആത്മഹത്യ കണക്കുകളിൽ ഏറെയും ഇക്കൂട്ടർ തന്നെ.

2.ദുശീലങ്ങൾ

മാനസിക സമ്മർദ്ദങ്ങൾ പ്രവാസികൾക്ക് നല്കുന്ന മറ്റൊരു സമ്മാനമാണ് ദുശീലങ്ങൾ. മദ്യപാനവും പുകവലിയും പോലെയുള്ള ശീലങ്ങളിൽ ആശ്വാസം തേടുന്നവർ കുറവല്ല. എന്നാൽ ഇവയുടെ ആത്യന്തികഫലം ശരീരത്തിന്റെ പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങളെ വളരെ പ്രതികൂലമായി തന്നെ  ബാധിക്കുന്നു. ലഹരി യുക്തിബോധത്തെ കീഴ്പ്പെടുത്തുമ്പോൾ, പരിഹരിക്കപ്പെടാവുന്ന പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾക്ക്  പോലും ആത്മഹത്യ  ചെയ്യുന്നവർ കുറവല്ല. ദുശീലങ്ങൾ നിങ്ങളുടെ പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ പരിഹരിക്കില്ലെന്നു മാത്രമല്ല, അവ പുതിയവ സമ്മാനിക്കുക കൂടി ചെയ്യും.

3. ജീവിതശൈലി രോഗങ്ങൾ

സ്വന്തം നാട്ടിൽ  നിന്നും വ്യത്യസ്തമായ പുതിയ ജീവിത സാഹചര്യത്തിൽ വേരുറപ്പിക്കാൻ എല്ലാവർക്കും ഒരുപോലെ സാധിക്കണമെന്നില്ല. വിദേശത്ത് എത്തുന്ന മലയാളികളെ കാത്തിരിക്കുന്ന ഒരുകൂട്ടം രോഗങ്ങളെ ചേർത്ത് വിളിക്കുന്ന 'ഓമനപ്പേര്' ആണ് ജീവിതശൈലി രോഗങ്ങൾ എന്നത്. ജീവിതശൈലിയും ആരോഗ്യവും വളരെ അടുത്ത് ബന്ധപ്പെട്ടിരിക്കുന്നതിനാൽ തന്നെ പ്രമേഹം പോലെയുള്ള ജീവിതശൈലി രോഗങ്ങൾ ഉണ്ടാകാനുള്ള സാധ്യതയും കൂടുതലാണ്..

4. പ്രമേഹം

പ്രവാസികളുടെ ആരോഗ്യത്തെ ഏറ്റവും ആദ്യം ബാധിക്കുന്ന പ്രശ്നം പ്രമേഹമാണ്.ഇന്ത്യക്കാർ പ്രമേഹം ഉണ്ടാകാൻ സാധ്യത കൂടുതൽ ഉള്ളവരാണെന്ന് പഠനങ്ങൾതെളിയിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട് എന്നിരിക്കെ, മാറുന്ന ജീവിത സാഹചര്യങ്ങൾ അവയുടെ സാധ്യത വീണ്ടുംവർദ്ധിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. ഇടയ്ക്ക് രക്ത പരിശോധന നടത്തുന്ന പതിവ് ഒരു പ്രവാസിക്ക്ഇല്ലാത്തതിനാൽ പലപ്പോഴും വളരെ വൈകി ആയിരിക്കും ഇവ ശ്രദ്ധയിൽ പെടുന്നത്.

5. വൃക്ക രോഗങ്ങൾ

പ്രമേഹം കൊണ്ടുള്ള വൃക്ക രോഗങ്ങൾ  പ്രവാസികൾക്കിടയിൽ സാധാരണമാണ്. അത്പോലെ തന്നെയാണ് കൊടും ചൂടിൽ വെള്ളം കുടിക്കാതെ പണിയെടുക്കുന്നത് 

കാരണമുള്ളപ്രശ്നങ്ങളും. ഇവ കിഡ്നി സ്റ്റോണ്‍, മൂത്രത്തിൽ അണുബാധ എന്നിവയ്ക്ക്കാരണമാകുന്നു. കുടിക്കുന്നതാകട്ടെ പലപ്പോഴും പെപ്സിയോ കോളയോ പോലെയുള്ളവയും.ഇതും കിഡ്നി സ്റ്റോണിനുള്ള സാധ്യത  വർദ്ധിപ്പിക്കുന്നു.

6. അസിഡിറ്റി

പ്രവാസികൾക്ക് പലപ്പോഴും ഭക്ഷണ ക്രമത്തിൽ കൃത്യത പാലിക്കുവാൻ കഴിയാറില്ല.ജോലിയിൽ ഷിഫ്റ്റ് ഉള്ളവർ, ഡ്രൈവർമാർ തുടങ്ങിയവർക്ക് പ്രത്യേകിച്ചും.  പ്രഭാത ഭക്ഷണംഒഴിവാക്കുന്നവർ, ശാസ്ത്രീയമല്ലാത്ത ഭക്ഷണ രീതി പിന്തുടരുന്നവർ, സമയം തെറ്റികഴിക്കുന്നവർ തുടങ്ങിയവർക്ക് അസിഡിറ്റി  പോലെയുള്ള പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ ഉണ്ടാകുന്നതിൽഅത്ഭുതപ്പെടാനുണ്ടോ? നിസ്സാരമെന്നു കരുതി തള്ളിക്കളയുന്ന അസിഡിറ്റി ചിലപ്പോൾ അൾസറിനു പോലും കാരണമായേക്കാം.

7. കൊളസ്ട്രോൾ

കൊഴുപ്പ് കൂടിയ ഭക്ഷണങ്ങൾ  പ്രവാസിക്ക് സമ്മാനിക്കുന്നത് ഉയർന്ന കൊളസ്ട്രോളും കുറഞ്ഞആരോഗ്യവും മാത്രം. ഗൾഫ്മലയാളികളിൽ 

ഹൃദ്രോഗത്തിന്റെ തോത്  വർധിക്കുന്നതിന്റെ കാരണവും ഇത് തന്നെ. കൊഴുപ്പും മധുരവും കൂടിയ ഭക്ഷണങ്ങൾ ഒഴിവാക്കി സസ്യാഹാരത്തിന് കൂടുതൽ പ്രാധാന്യം നൽകുന്നഭക്ഷണ രീതി പിന്തുടരുവാൻ ശ്രദ്ധിക്കുക.മാംസാഹാരങ്ങൾ കഴിക്കുന്ന വിദേശികൾ അതിനോടൊപ്പം അതിനെക്കാളേറെ പച്ചക്കറികൾ കഴിക്കുന്നുണ്ടെന്നുള്ളത്‌ വിസ്മരിച്ചു കൂടാ.

8. ബ്ലഡ് പ്രഷർ

ബ്ലഡ് പ്രഷർ കുറഞ്ഞാലും കൂടിയാലും പ്രശ്നം തന്നെ. മാനസിക പിരിമുറുക്കം,അമിതജോലിഭാരം , വീട്ടുകാരെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള ഉത്കണ്ഠ അങ്ങനെ പലതും ഇതിനുകാരണമാകുന്നു. ഭക്ഷണരീതിക്കും ഇതിൽ കാര്യമായ പങ്കുണ്ട്.ഹൃദ്രോഗത്തിനും

സ്ട്രോക്കിനുമൊക്കെ വഴിമരുന്നിടുന്ന വില്ലനും ഈ ബി.പി തന്നെയാണ്. ബ്ലഡ് പ്രഷർ ഒരു‘നിശബ്ദനായ കൊലയാളി’ ആണെന്ന സത്യം മറക്കാതിരിക്കുക.

9. ശ്വാസകോശ രോഗങ്ങൾ

പ്രവാസിജീവിതം ദുരിതമയമാക്കുന്ന ഘടകങ്ങളിലൊന്നാണ് ശ്വാസകോശ രോഗങ്ങൾ. പലപ്പോഴും ഇത് ജോലി സ്ഥലത്തെ അന്തരീക്ഷവുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ടിരിക്കുന്നു. നിർമ്മാണമേഖലയിലും, ഫാക്ടറികളിലും മറ്റും തൊഴിലെടുക്കുന്നവർക്ക് ഇത് കാരണമുണ്ടാകുന്ന ആരോഗ്യപ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ ചെറുതല്ല. ആസ്തമ, ബ്രോങ്കൈറ്റിസ്, നുമോനിയ തുടങ്ങിയ രോഗങ്ങളിലേക്ക്‌ ഇത് വഴിയൊരുക്കുന്നു. 

10. ആർത്തവ ക്രമക്കേടുകൾ

 പ്രവാസി  സ്ത്രീകളെ ഏറ്റവും അധികം ബാധിക്കുന്ന പ്രശ്നങ്ങളാണ് ഹോർമോണ്‍തകരാറുകളും, ആർത്തവ പ്രശ്നങ്ങളും. ജീവിത ശൈലിയും, അമിതവണ്ണവും,  കൊഴുപ്പുനിറഞ്ഞ ഭക്ഷണവും,വ്യായാമമില്ലായ്മയും ഒക്കെ ഇതിനു കാരണങ്ങളായിചൂണ്ടിക്കാണിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു.

11. വന്ധ്യത

സ്ത്രീ-പുരുഷ വന്ധ്യതയും ഗർഭമലസലും പ്രവാസികൾക്കിടയിൽ വളരെ സാധാരണമാകുന്നു.പോളിസിസ്റ്റിക് ഓവറി, എന്‍ഡോമെട്രിയോസിസ് പോലുള്ളരോഗങ്ങളാണ്  പ്രവാസി സ്ത്രീകളിൽ വന്ധ്യത വ്യാപകമാക്കുന്നത്. പുരുഷ വന്ധ്യതയിൽജോലി ചെയ്യുന്ന സാഹചര്യങ്ങളും, ചൂട്കാലാവസ്ഥയും, മാനസിക സമ്മർദ്ദവും ഒക്കെസ്വാധീനം ചെലുത്തുന്നു. വന്ധ്യതാ ചികിത്സയാകട്ടെ, വളരെ ചിലവേറിയതും.

ഓർക്കുക: ആരോഗ്യം സർവധനാൽ പ്രധാനം. 

 പ്രവാസ ജീവിതം പ്രയാസമില്ലാതെ ജീവിക്കാൻ ആരോഗ്യം തന്നെ പ്രധാനം. 

 ഉയർന്ന  ചികിത്സ ചെലവാണ് പലപ്പോഴും പ്രവാസികൾ പല രോഗങ്ങളെയും ഗൌനിക്കാത്തതിനു ഒരു കാരണം. എന്നാൽ ഒരൽപം ശ്രദ്ധവെച്ചാൽ തടയാവുന്നതാണ് പ്രവാസികളെ കീഴ്പ്പെടുത്തുന്ന പല രോഗങ്ങളും.ഇടയ്ക്ക് ജീവിതശൈലി രോഗങ്ങൾക്കുള്ള  രക്തപരിശോധനകൾ നടത്തുവാൻ  ശ്രദ്ധിക്കുക.ജോലിയും വിശ്രമവും സമനിലയിൽ കൊണ്ടുപോകാൻ ശ്രമിക്കുക. വ്യായാമം തീർച്ചയായുംദിനചര്യയുടെ ഭാഗമാക്കുക.  മാനസികോല്ലാസത്തിനും വിനോദത്തിനും സമയംകണ്ടെത്തുവാനും  മറക്കേണ്ട.മാറിയ ജീവിത സാഹചര്യം മനസ്സിലാക്കി അതിന് ഇണങ്ങുന്ന രീതിയിലുള്ള ജീവിതചര്യകൾ ശീലമാക്കുക.  രോഗംവന്നിട്ട് ചികിത്സിക്കുന്നതിനേക്കാൾ അതല്ലേ നല്ലത്?