Something About Backache

Generally back pain or backache is a common disease found among elderly people.However back pain may be a symptom of other diseases. Nearly 31 million Americans suffer from back pain,this number is ever increasing. There are remedies to back pain. To treat back pain we should first know its causes. There are many causes such as physical and emotional factors responsible for the problem

SOME COMMON CAUSES

1- Absurd physical exercise as weight lifting

2- sitting or standing in wrong posture

3-sitting long hours in same posture

4-Stomach disorder

5-Due to pregnancy

6-Use of high heal shoes

7- Spinal disorder like slip of disc
PRECAUTIONS AND REMEDIES

1- We should lessen the timing of bed rest. We should consult doctor regarding and posture on bed.
2- We should be  active and take on moderate exercise like walking,it keeps our spine in a normal posture.
3- We should not over exercise or put strain on our back.
4-We should strengthen  our abdominal,it put less pressure on back. It is advised by the doctor.
5- Tension and tight body are sometimes responsible for backache. We should impart  pressure on the body equally on all parts
6- When there is pain we should first use ice and after that hot water bags as pad

Diabetes And Its Early Symptoms

Diabetes is a disease in which our body is not capable of producing Insulin, a hormone required to convert sugar,starach and other foods to energy for daily life. The cause of this disease is mysterious but genes and environment are regarded playing a major role.Nearly 10% of worlds' population suffer from diabetes.Only in US 18.2 million people suffer from this disease.

Considering the symptom of diabetes ,it can be silent. It can remain undetected for a long time. Many people can know they have diabetes when they devlop killer diseases like heart disease,nerve disease or blindness.When once detected  this disease can be controlled by life style modification and proper

medication. There are three type of diabetes

                                                                 1- Type-1 diabetes-Diabetes at adolescent

                                                                  2-Type2  diabetes-Diabetes at or after the age of 45

                                                                  3- Gestational diabetes-Diabetes to pregnant women
Warning signs of Diabetes

1- Frequent urination 2- Frequent Thirst 3- Dry mouth 4 -Fatigue 5-blurred vision 6-weight loss
7-Headaches 8-

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Let Us Swim To Health

Swimming has an edge over walking or jogging because stresses on muscles and bones are reduced while the body is immersed in water. In this process more groups of muscles are involved.
During swimming,the flow of blood and oxygen is increased.It become possible for heart to pump blood through the coronary and other arteries. Swimming is the best exercise to reduce the weight. It has been estimated that a person weighing 100lb can burn up to 325 calories in an hour if he swims at the speed of 50 yards per minutes
Older people should consult the physician before taking to swimming.The people who are suffering for heart disease or are diabetic should be  careful taking on swimming.We should avoid crowded pool,for the sake of safety. We should not also swim alone. Our swim suits should be well otherwise it will restrict our blood flow.Regular swimming increases stamina,relieves tension,tones up the muscles of legs,arms,waist and induces sound sleep. Parents should know that very carefully allow our children to swim because it is a good exercise and halt many diseases.