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How to deal with puberty

cooldude — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:22:19 +0000

Adolescence is a challenging stage to deal with, for both parents and kids alike. A child’s body goes through various hormonal and other changes, be it a boy or a girl. If you are an adolescent who is having a difficult time, here’s how you can cope with puberty.

Accept the physical changes, internal as well as those related to external appearance. Everyone has to undergo this phase, therefore do not consider it is as something abnormal. Whenever you are gripped by fear or discomfort or find yourself struggling with any changes, discuss it openly with your parents, elder siblings or close friends. It is also advisable to go through books or online material on the subject and familiarise yourself with pubertal changes.

The hormonal changes bring along with it mood swings and disturbances on an emotional level. You can learn how to effectively manage these with the help of your parents, counsellor or a psychiatrist.

Preparation for the flu season

Health Xpert — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:08:53 +0000

Whenever the flu season approaches, we start worrying about our health and that of our loved ones. The thing is that if we are already aware of the fact that flu season is approaching, then why not get ourselves prepared to keep ourselves protected. One of the most important things is that apart from taking care of our health, we should also start exercising regularly.

In addition to getting the right amounts of vitamins and nutrients, it is also very important to keep out body active so that our immunity strengthens. Following these steps, you will definitely be on the perfect track to maintain your wellness. Now-a-days, vaccination is also available which you can get to keep yourself protected in the flu season.

For the worst case, even if we catch flu, we should keep the over-the-counter medicines ready to give ourselves instant relief and then approach a professional doctor to take the prescribed medicinal course.

Hazards of passive smoking

Health Xpert — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:45:03 +0000

Many people who are addicted to smoking forget the bad effects and impacts of passive smoking. The hazards of passive smoking are so high, that people should take care of those who are subjected to this.

Kids will develop cancer and other serious heart diseases, when they grow up as adults. This can be a serious cause for various behavioral problems as well as learning difficulties for children. Young kids might be affected by dental decay and other problems as they are prone to passive smoking

Kids inhaling this might be affected by bronchitis, wheezing, coughing etc. the poisonous substances in the exhaled smoke is the main reason for various diseases in people who receive passive smoke. To have an immediate recovery from this is often risky, since people take little attention to these passive smokers.

Immediate attention has to be given to the passive smokers, at the same time, when people take care of active smokers.

Have you had heart attack?

Health Xpert — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:49:22 +0000

It is a common scene that, once you had been affected by heart attack, you have the tendency to live in the threat of another one in the near future. Instead of doing this, you can be more careful and keep away from a second one easily.

Change in dietary habits, keeping away from cheese, ghee etc. will reduce the chances of heart attack. Eating plenty of greens, vegetables and fruits will make you stay fit. Lean fish and egg white are essential contents of the diet of a heart patient. Gingerly oil and sunflower oil can be included in food while they must avoid coconut oil and liver, brain etc.

Relaxation and a happy mood will keep them fit to fight heart attack. Bad habits like smoking and drinking has to be avoided completely. He has to be a little careful while climbing stairs and running. Meditation and yogas will see him in good terms even after a mild attack.