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Can Spine surgery be avoided

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                           Spine Surgery                                                                                                             (Can Spine surgery be avoided) Introduction Trauma, infection  a tumor or a degenerative changes can lead to problem in the back  How to stay fit Delayed treatment of spinal cord problems can restrict movement and can also turn fatal. Support your feet : Do not leave your feet dangling from a chair, use a foot rest. Foot Rest Keep your thighs support : Thighs should at a right angle to the chair and  and completely supported by it.                                                   Arms must be at right angle : The armrest of your office chair should support your arms and keep them at a right angle. No back or neck support : Having a neck support does not allow your neck to move freely. Also, being dependent on back or neck support make the muscle weaker No headrest for head and neck support Foot exercise : Keep a cylindrical thing like a p

Tomato Flu / Pox

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                          Tomato Flu / Pox                                                          (Tomato Fever, Tomato Pox, ) Tomato Flu                                      "The suspected new virus affecting children in India." Tomato flu is a kind of viral infection in children aged below five years. The fever is accompnied by rashes, skin irritation and dehydration. Infected children may develop blisters which generally appears red in color hence the name tomato flu or Tomato fever. Medically it is known as the hand , foot and mouth disease. Tomato flu is named after the tomato shaped blisters that appears on the body.  Highly contageous. This flu is self limiting one.  This means that the symptoms will resolve overtime on their own if supportive care is given. India Cases Kerala   80   Orissa   25  Karnataka on high alert Another cause for ALARM..... Introduction Children are at an increase risk of exposure to 'Tomato Flu' which can spread through close contact

Anti inflammatory food

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                      Anti inflammatory food                                                           (Shothahara,  शोथहर) Ginger Garlic  Turmeric Neem Medicinal uses of Neem Leaves Uses of Neem / Azadirachta Indica Neem is considered a boon for mankind by nature. Use of Neem has been recommended by  Ayurveda   for a wide range of diseases. Such usage are attributed to its purification effect on blood. Scientific research on Neem demonstrates it to be a  Panacea.  It is suggested to be an antibacterial, anthelmintic, antiviral, anticancer and more importantly Immunomodulatory agent.   There are numerous benefits and uses of neem leaves as follows:   Treats Acne Neem has an anti-inflammatory property which helps reduces acne. Azadirachta Indica also helps reduce skin blemishes. Nourishes Skin Neem is a rich source of Vitamin E which help repair damaged skin cells. Treats Fungal Infections Neem has scientifically proven antifungal property which helps treat fungal infections. Useful in

Massage/ Abhayanga

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                        Massage/ Abhayanga Oil is a Panacea for Vata Symptoms   Gharshanam Guna Vardhanam  which means massage enhances quality.  Gentle strokes stimulate the brain to secrete happy hormones which reflect on the face. Skin is the organ where Vayu is accumulated, so oiling the body is considered to be the best mode of pacifying Vayu disease. When Vayu get aggravated , it leads to dryness, roughness and stiff body organs and causes pain,. Oil massage on the body provides manifold benefits. The skin gets a glow and the muscles get the elasticity and strength. After smearing oil all over the body ; a light massage is to be carried out and the bath is taken after 10 minutes.  Oil massage enhances the beauty of the complexion and provide excellent health by pacifying vitiated Vayu. In the winter and spring month (especially when it is wet or overcast), brushing the whole body with a soft natural bristle brush improves circulation and aids elimination of toxins and tensions. I

New Cases Covid 19

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                    New Cases Covid 19                                                         Omicron Variant BA 2.75                              "People with low and comprimized immunity remained at risk." Long Covid real, can last from 90 to 150 days. Core symptoms of long Covid may be  chest pain, difficulties breathing, painful muscles, loss of taste and smell, tingling extremities, lump in throat, feeling hot and cold, heavy arms and legs, general tiredness among others. Also mental health symptoms like depression and anxiety. Long term effect on brain and cardio vascular system. Introduction Omicron Variant BA 2.75 It has a higher transmissibility and has a greater immune escape, which increases the chance of reinfections.  People need to follow Covid Appropriate behavior and those who are eligible must take their booster doses at the earliest. New sub strain of Omicron are in circulation. Milder symptoms caused by sub variant of Omicron  of Corona virus. which is dom