Health Dangers of Smoking

Cigarette smoking is dangerous to the human health,both the active smokers and passive smokers are exposed to considerable risk. It must however be pointed out that the active smokers are exposed to a greater risk.There are millions of active smokers all over the world.Cigarette smoking is common between age 16 and 34.In the UK, at age 15 years more girls (33%) than boys (13%) smoke cigarettes.In the USA only 26% of men and 22% of women smoke.Cigarette consumption is rising in several countries all over the world.  Several active smokers have at one time or the other been informed about the health dangers of smoking, but many find it difficult to quit smoking, due to the addictive effects of nicotine ( A stimulant present in tobacco cigarettes). In a bid to help this category of people, i have added a few Cigarette replacement kit that you can purchase from amazon, and that could gradually help you quit smoking and also make you live a healthier life.

There is however a larger category of  people who do not see any tangible reason to quit smoking, i believe that by highlighting a few of the well proven health hazards associated with smoking, many smokers in this category will see better reasons to quit smoking. Scientific evidences reveals that for every stick of cigarette taken, there is an associated level of health hazard.
  Cigarette smoke contains nitrosamines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons,which are potent carcinogens, and mutagens in animal; they invariably cause cancer, and this partly explains why cigarette smoking is implicated in various kinds of cancer.Lung cancer being the commonest, as a result of the destruction and increase permeability of the lungs to carcinogens.

Smoking causes the following diseases 

Lung cancer

Cancer of the Esophagus

Ischeamic Heart disease which can lead to heart failure

Hypertension

Bladder Cancer

Infertility due to increase in abnormal Spermatozoa

Memory problems

Health dangers of smoking during pregnancy:

Decrease in birth weight of infant

Asthma in the child

 Increase risk of  spontaneous abortion          
 Increase risk of chromosomal abnormalty and deformity in the child
         
        
  Health dangers of inhaling Cigarette smoke( passive smoking)                                                                                                         

 Higher  Risk of having lung cancer
      
 Increase suceptibility to Pneumonia
       
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD)
        
 Bronchiolitis in infants whose parents smoke

If the entire population could be persuaded to stop smoking, the effect on health care use will be enormous.National campaigns, bans on advertising cigarettes and substantial increase in the cost of cigarette are the best way of achieving a reduction in the number of smokers and also to bring about a healthier life globally.
Imagine how healthy the world would be if there aren't smokers ! You just have to quit smoking if you still smoke !!!

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How To Overcome Alcohol Addiction

• KNOW WHEN YOU ARE ADDICTED TO ALCOHOL
• LEARN HOW TO OVERCOME ALCOHOLISM
•  KNOW THE DRUGS USED IN TREATING ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE                                    

Alcohol addiction is medically refered to as dependence.It is often caused by alcohol abuse,a person is said to abuse alcohol when one drinks everyday or drinks excessively at a given time.Alcohol abuse can cause a lot of harms, and could be deemed very costly when it harms a persons relationship,cause a job loss or causes legal problems such as driving while drumk.A person that abuses alcohol continues to drink even  when drinking causes a lot of problems.A diagnosis of alcohol dependence is made when an individual has three of the following symptoms; - You cannot quit or control how much you drink 

-You need to drink more to get the same effect

                                     - You have withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking,this includes nausea,sweating,shakiness and anxiety. 

                                - You spend a lot of time drinking and recovering from drinking.

                     -You have given up other activities so you can drink.

                                           -You have tried to quit or reduce the amount you drink but failed.

                    -You continue to drink even though it harms you.

If you have any 3 of the above, then you are alcohol dependent,this is a chronic disease which has a set of symptoms and also influenced by genes and environmental factors.A standard drink of alcohol is 1 can of beer, 1glass of wine or 1 mixed drink.Any woman that takes more than three drinks at a time or 7 drinks a week is at risk of alcohol abuse.A man that takes more than 4 drinks at a time or more than 14 drinks a week is at risk of alcohol abuse and should see a doctor.There are a few signs of having trouble with alcohol such as: (1). Drinking in the morning,often being drunk for long periods of time (2). Changing what you drink frequently, to achieve been less drunk (3). Feeling guilty after drinking (4).Making excuses for drinking and trying to cover up,such as changing stores where you buy the drinks (5). Not remembering what you did while you were drinking (blackout). (6). Worrying that you wont get enough alcohol for weekend or at party

If you have any of these problems, then you should see a doctor and you can certainly get treated. 

 Management of Alcoholism

A diagnosis is usually made by a physician who takes an history and a mental health assessment, as well as physical examination.Some investigations can be done to access organ function,such as a liver function test. 

In case of a moderate addiction,counselling could be done to get over the addiction.In severe alcohol dependence however,an hospital adission may be required,wherein detoxification is done and drugs are administered.Three different drugs have been approved by the FDA,to reduce alcohol craving,these are:

1. Disulfiram ( Antabuse).

2.Naltrexone (ReVia).

3.Acamprosate which acts by inhibiting GABA 

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New Alzheimer's drug will also be able to cure other degenerative diseases

A research published in the journal of Neuroscience reveals that a pill known as MW151, has the potential to cure multiple neurological conditions,including Alzheimer's disease, stroke and multiple sclerosis.The drug although still in early clinical trials,was able to stop full blown Alzheimer from developing in Mice when given early.The study author Linda Van-Eldik who is the director at University of Kentucky Sandra-Brown center for ageing said "the drug protected against damage associated with learning and impaired memory.Giving the drug before Alzheimer's memory changes are at a late stage may be a future approach to therapy.
Researchers believe Alzheimer's disease is caused in part by inflammation in the brain. MW151 works by blocking the production of signaling molecules called pro-inflammatory cytokines, which can damage the immune system when they are too abundant.

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West Nile Virus Death Now ON A Record High In United States

West Nile viral outbreak this year in the united states  is predicted to be the worst ever recorded.The number of recorded cases of the mosquito borne disease is now about 2,636 up from the 1,993 reported last week.118 people have now died from the disease,40% of the total human cases are from Texas.
So far the disease has been reported in people, birds and mosquitoes in 48 U.S states except Hawaii and Alaska.Scientists have said it is likely that the worst outbreak will occur this year since the disease was first reported in New York in 1999.The worst outbreak so far was recorded in 2002, when there was a record 3,000 cases of severe form of the disease and 284 deaths.
West Nile is a mosquito borne disease, only one in five people infected with the disease report feeling unwell.Those that come down with the mild form of the disease have symptoms like Fever,headache,malaise,generalized body weakness and body rashes. Severe forms of the disease however presents with Neck weakness,disorientation,coma and  paralysis.

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What are real emergencies when it comes to oral health?

There are certain dental emergencies that should never be ignored. This is why there are emergency dentists available in the same way as there is an A & E for emergencies if you harm your body. Do not put off going to the dentist if any of the below problems are bothering you.

ABSCESSES

Abscesses are signs of infections that can occur in the gum tissue around the tooth. It is very important that this gets treated quickly as it can lead to more serious problems both in terms of oral health, but it can also cause overall discomfort, fever and the infection can quickly spread in your body. It is important to get yourself to an emergency dentist as soon as you feel a pimple size abscess in your mouth or the abscess begins to bleed. If you are unable to see a dentist at the time you should ease the pain and ease any symptoms by rinsing your mouth with a salt water solution. This should be repeated several times a day until you can see a dentist.  

KNOCKED OUT TOOTH

If you have been unlucky enough to have a tooth knocked out you should try to find the tooth and hold it by the crown. Rinse it gently under water and make sure not to lose it down the drain. Place the tooth a clean container with a bit of milk or water with a pinch of salt in it. Bring it with you to the nearest emergency dentist, and if you get there quick enough they can sometimes just reinsert the tooth.

CHIPPED OR BROKEN TOOTH

If you have chipped or broken your tooth you should follow the same steps above if you can retrieve any of the pieces. These can sometimes be reattached to the tooth by a dentist if you preserve it in the right way and rush straight to the dentist’s office. Ensure that you stop any bleeding in your mouth by pressing some gauze against the potentially bleeding gum, then place a cold compress on the outside of your cheek or lip so that your gum does not swell up. This should also hold of some of the pain until you get to an emergency dentist.

BROKEN BRACES AND WIRES

If you have braces your worse fear might be realised if they break or wires snap. However, an emergency dentist should be able to fix this for you. Wires poking out inside your mouth can not only be uncomfortable, but also dangerous. If you cannot reposition the wire yourself, try to wrap some cotton around it or even use some gauze so that you do not scratch or pierce the inside of your mouth on the road to the dentist.

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Caring for Your Teeth – Three Essential Tasks for Dental Care

 Your teeth are incredibly important and you have to make sure that you take care of them if you want them to last your entire lifetime.  Taking care of your teeth is very simple and really doesn’t take more than about 15 minutes a day at the most, and it is well worth the time investment. The simple fact of the matter is that without your teeth you don’t have a way to masticate the food you need and the dental surgery to get new teeth or dentures is both tedious and expensive.

Every day just before you go to sleep there are three things that you can do to make sure that your teeth last for a long time:

• ·        Brush – Make sure that you start your dental care ritual by brushing your teeth; you want to be sure to use proper technique and to cover every inch of your teeth.  A complete brushing should take at least two minutes on the surfaces of the teeth and then another minute cleaning the parts of your teeth that chew feed and cleaning your tongue as well.

• ·        Floss – Flossing is one of the most important things that you should be doing that many people forget about, if you don’t floss you could end up having food particles stuck in between your teeth.  This feed becomes a breeding ground for bacteria, and if left for too long, plaque can start to build up which will lead to the need for a dentist to remove it from your teeth.

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•  Mouth Wash – Just like you want to make sure that you get in between your teeth to prevent bacteria from growing, you want to cover the rest of your mouth and keep it protected.  Mouth wash is going to get rid of the bacteria and germs that your flossing and brushing are going to miss, very important to good  If you are looking for an dental health

Taking care of your teeth today is important for your lifelong oral and dental , and if you perform those three simple tasks everyday before you go to bed you have nothing to worry about and you can be sure that your teeth and mouth are going to be healthy for years to come.
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