3 December, 2012

How to reduce asthma triggers

Dust proof your home

Dust is a cause for triggering cold, asthma and respiratory problems. Guess there is something to cleanliness is next to Godliness. If possible, wipe the dust off surfaces with a damp cloth, it will help you stay away from inhaling dust. A clean home does not attack pests.

Pesticide the pests

Dust mites, rodents, and roaches can cause asthma attacks. It is wise to empty out the trash everyday, eradicate the pests and prevent ways to attract these pests.

Do not smoke at home

Smoking triggers asthma attacks; hence it is advisable to quit smoking. Besides cigars and cigarettes, asthma can be triggered with smoke from fire, burning of garden waste or any sort of waste.

Atmospheric changes

Change in weather, cold and dry temperature, increase in pollen in the air and even air pollution can trigger asthma attack.

Vacuum carpet and wash the linen regularly

Carpets and curtains tend to be ignored when it comes to cleanliness. Washing and vacuuming the linens is the best way to fight asthma triggers.

Mold can trigger an attack

Molds produce when there is a lot of moisture, they thrive during the monsoon. Painting and waterproofing eliminates molds in the air.

Cold and sinus

If you have a cold, cough and sinus, you can have an asthma attack. The wise option would be to get help immediately. Visit your doctor for a speedy remedy.

Pets can cause an attack

Animal fur can trigger an attack. Dust and vacuum the fur regularly to reduce your chances from inhaling fur.

Perfumes
Strong perfume, deodorants, cleaning agents, air fresheners can trigger an attack. Fragrant and odour free products can reduce your chances of experiencing asthma.

Emotions
Fear, anger, screaming, stress can also spark an asthma attack.

Source: www.timesofindia.com                     03.12.2012

Vitamin D good for women’s mental health

Higher intake of vitamin D seems to protect mental health among women, besides keeping Alzheimer’s at bay, say two new studies in France and the US. The group led by Yelena Slinin, at the VA Medical Centre in Minneapolis, found that low vitamin D levels among older women are tied with higher odds of global cognitive impairment and cognitive decline. The group based its analysis on 6,257 community-dwelling older women who had vitamin D levels measured during the Study of Osteopathic Fractures and whose cognitive function was tested by the Mini-Mental State Examination, the Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences reported.

The team led by Cedric Annweiler, at the Angers University Hospital in France, based its findings on data from 498 community-dwelling women. Among this population, women who developed Alzheimer’s disease had lower baseline vitamin D intakes (50.3 micrograms per week) than those who developed other dementias (63.6 micrograms per week) or no dementia at all (59.0 micrograms per week).

These reports follow an article published in the Journals of Gerontology Series A earlier this year that found that both men and women who don’t get enough vitamin D – either from diet, supplements, or sun exposure – may be at increased risk of developing mobility limitations and disability.

Source: http://health.india.com

03.12.2012

The discipline of desire is

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