Health Problems And Diseases

Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the biggest hazards to human health. Found in plastics and polycarbonated baby bottles, it has been declared as “toxic to human health” by Health Canada. Three reasons why there has been recent uproar over its danger to human lives are:

• It has been found in human tissues in less quantities and one is not sure whether it leads to any disease or not.
• Moreover, unlike other chemicals, it is least scrutinized and regulated.
• It is present in our lives in large amounts and since it is causing harm to the environment and us, then it is necessary to weed it out.

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Influenza, known as “flu” in short, is a very common ailment that children suffer from now and then. As a parent it, thus, becomes important for you to know how to deal with this ailment and protect your children.

Influenza affects both the young as well as older children. The basic symptoms of influenza are cough, body aches, fatigue, lung congestion and fever. Fever, however, is more prevalent among children who are less than five years old.

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Warts, or the tiny fleshy lumps, that you can find on your body can be cured easily. Over-the-counter drugs are readily available that you can use. You can also consult a dermatologist. Sometimes, warts get cured by themselves. They disappear automatically after 12–24 months.

Given below are different ways to deal with treat different kinds of warts.

a)      Flat Warts: For these kinds of warts, it is best to visit a skin doctor as the usual methods are not very effective. Since these warts recur, an antiproliferative agent can be used prevent them from growing. One can also use retinoic acid continuously for a period of 4 to 5 weeks. Another treatment is the application of imiquimod cream thrice every week.

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Warts are those ugly little skin growths on our body that make us look really awful. Well, warts and their treatment have become a major cause of concern for the young and the old. However, with the development ion the field of medical science, doctors have found ways of treating these unwanted small fleshy bumps on our body.

Warts are basically skin growth found on our body. They are non-cancerous in nature. They are caused by various forms of a virus known as the Human Papilloma Virus or HPV. The virus spreads through skin contact. This virus affects the healthy cells of our body and does not destroy them. Rather, it makes them grow, thus leading to the growth of small lumps on your body, popularly known as warts.

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Organic food seems to have become the talk of the town. With more and more people becoming cautious about the strong chemicals being used in growing fruits and vegetables, they are now opting for organic food.

Organic food basically refers to fruits and vegetables that are grown with using any of the synthetic and strong fertilizers, pesticides or even sewage sludge. Organic egg, milk and meat refer to products coming from animals provided with organic feed. In case of organic fruits and vegetables, manure that has been decompressed to free them from bacteria is used.

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Allergies are common among people, both young and old. But what is an allergy? An allergy occurs when the immunity system of the body releases chemicals that fight those substances that it feels is dangerous and harmful for the body. This leads to allergic reactions which manifest itself in the form of rashes, itching sensation, running nose or eyes, inflammation and other symptoms. According to Waserman, allergy can lead to asthma, fever or even eczema.

In case you are wondering whether your child has allergy or not, you can follow any of the below mentioned three steps to see whether he is allergic or not.

§  See if there is a history of allergy running in the family. Allergy is often heredity in nature.

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Anaphylaxis (allergy) seems to have become the major problem in children today. It has been increasingly observed that parents are becoming concerned with this issue, particularly allergy from food. The number of children suffering from food allergies seems to have doubled over the years. Though nuts, like peanuts, feature top in the list of food to which children are allergic too, dairy products, drugs also form a part of the list.

Anaphylaxis refers to an acute allergic reaction. The immunity system of the body releases chemicals against the substances it considers harmful for the body. Reactions include vomiting to drop in blood pressure, swollen tongue and others. Paeditrician Stuart Carr says that anaphylactic children should undergo a test to see whether their lungs are functioning properly or not. He says many have been diagnosed with improper functioning of the lungs. Many children have been found to suffer from asthma.

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Your kid might often complain when traveling that he/she wants to throw up or that they are feeling sick. These are signs of motion sickness which many children as well as elders suffer from.

Motion sickness is not something that is new. According to scientists, it occurs when the brain finds it difficult to match the visual messages with the messages that it receives from the sensory and balance sensors of the body. It is this state of confusion that makes one feels sick. The numerous symptoms of motion sickness include dizziness, nausea, headache, clammy skin, sweating and others.

It might not be possible for you to control how your child’s body functions. However, you can follow some simple rules to make them deal with this situation.

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Though by now most people have heard about the new vaccines for girls that can prevent some cervical cancers, they are mostly worried about how to explain the purpose of the vaccines to their young teens at home. Firstly, it would help to begin with the basics where you can explain to her the various ways cancer can be triggered. It can be caused by virus, points out Robert Bortolussi, the chairman of Canadian Pediatric Society’s immunization and infectious diseases committee. Most of these viral infections occur in the early part of the woman’s life – in her teens or her 20s, although the cancer may not develop till she is 50 or 60. The offending virus has more than 30 different types and is called the human papillomavirus (HPV). The new vaccine is targeted at such HPVs which are more likely to cause cancer and genital warts.

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Your child might be suffering from common childhood ailments and its way past midnight and the situation has worsened. Moreover, you can’t even go the clinic as it has closed down for the day. You must be wondering what to do in order to give comfort to your little one.

Relax! There are a good number of simple and effective remedies that can help you during these situations.

In case of cough and cold, give your child a spoonful of honey. It works better than any cough syrup. The dosage is:

½ teaspoon for children aged 2-5

1 teaspoon for children aged 6-11

2 teaspoon for children aged 12 and above.

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