Handling Snake Bites..!!!!

Symptoms:

Symptoms depend on the type of snake, but may include:

1. Bleeding from wound
2. Blurred vision
3. Burning of the skin
4. Convulsions
5. Diarrhea
6. Dizziness
7. Excessive sweating
8. Fainting
9. Fang marks in the skin
10. Fever
11. Increased thirst
12. Loss of muscle coordination
13. Nausea and vomiting
14. Numbness and tingling
15. Rapid pulse
16. Tissue death
17. Severe pain
18. Skin discoloration
19. Swelling at the site of the bite
20. Weakness

First Aid:

1. Keep the person calm, reassuring them that bites can be effectively treated in an emergency room. Restrict movement, and keep the affected area below heart level to reduce the flow of venom.
2. If you have a pump suction device (such as that made by Sawyer), follow the manufacturer’s directions.
3. Remove any rings or constricting items because the affected area may swell. Create a loose splint to help restrict movement of the area.
4. If the area of the bite begins to swell and change color, the snake was probably poisonous.
5. Monitor the person’s vital signs — temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, and blood pressure — if possible. If there are signs of shock (such as paleness), lay the person flat, raise the feet about a foot, and cover the person with a blanket.
6. Get medical help right away.
7. Bring in the dead snake only if this can be done safely. Do not waste time hunting for the snake, and do not risk another bite if it is not easy to kill the snake. Be careful of the head when transporting it — a snake can actually bite for several hours after it’s dead (from a reflex)

DO NOT:

1. Do NOT allow the person to become over-exerted. If necessary, carry the person to safety.
2. Do NOT apply a tourniquet.
3. Do NOT apply cold compresses to a snake bite.
4. Do NOT cut into a snake bite with a knife or razor.
5. Do NOT try to suck out the venom by mouth.
6. Do NOT give the person stimulants or pain medications unless a doctor tells you to do so.
7. Do NOT give the person anything by mouth.
8. Do NOT raise the site of the bite above the level of the person’s heart.

Amazing Healthy Benefits of Coconut Water

Tips For Black Spots , Skin Care Tips

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Tips For Black Spots

Make a paste with mehndi and oil and apply on the face

• Make a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and glycerin and apply it on the spots
• Apply the paste of turmeric and curry leaves on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.
• Apply a mixture of mehndi and turmeric. For a piece of turmeric, 2-3 leaves of mehndi are used
• Grind dried basil leaf, neem and mint (100 gm each). Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the spots.
• Grind betel leaf and add a little coconut oil and apply it on the spots
• Soak a chappathi in milk overnight . Make it into a paste and apply it on black heads. Repeat for several days
• Make a paste of saffron and add some honey , apply it on the face to remove black spots.
• To remove black spots... apply a paste of turmeric and basil.

* To remove wrinkles on the face, apply a mixture of sandalwood powder, rosewater and glycerin. Wash with cold water after some time

Home Remedies for Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, you will know that it can prove to be the bane of your existence. Acne, eruptions, blackheads all come uninvited. The bad news for those who have oily skin is that you can expect breakouts and greasiness to get aggravated during your periods, pregnancy, menopause or whenever else your skin feels like doing what it wants. 

The good news is that you can keep a tab on your skin with a little help from your kitchen. Here are some home remedies to treat oily skin.

Red sandalwood with rosewater

Raktachandan or red sandalwood has been used for cosmetic purposes for centuries in India. “It reduces acne, scars and blemishes,” says beautician Urmila Hule. It also gives your skin a glow. Rosewater will get rid of excess oil and grime.

Multani mitti and honey

Fuller’s Earth or multani mitti is an excellent absorbent and it cleanses the skin of all oil. Some may find it too drying for their skin. In such cases, it should be combined with honey. “Honey is a light moisturiser. It is a much better option for oily skin than bottled moisturisers,” says beautician Manpreet Virdi. 

Tomatoes

“Tomatoes can dry out your oil glands without making your skin parched. They also get rid of pigmentation problems,” says Virdi. If you don’t have time to puree the tomatoes, simply cut them into half and slide the cut pieces over your face. 

Egg white

Apply a mask of egg white all over your face and neck to close pores and tighten your skin. You can also make a mask of one egg white, a teaspoon of lemon, a teaspoon of mint and half a cucumber. Blend and apply for 15-20 minutes.

Turmeric with raw milk
According to Hule, milk that has not been boiled is a very good cleanser, especially since it has cream in it. “When combined with turmeric, it makes a great face mask for oily skin,” she says. Turmeric is antiseptic and will combat the bacteria that cause pimples. 

One last tip from our expert: Hule says you should be careful when using these ingredients. “Do not trust the powders you get in the market because more often than not they will be adulterated,” she says.

Mouth Ulcers Common Causes & Home Remedies tips

What is Mouth ulcers?

A mouth ulcer is a painful sore in the mouth. It appears on the tongue, the lips, and the gums or inside the cheeks. The first sign of the sore may be a tingling, burning sensation inside the mouth. They can occur either singly or in clusters. They are usually white or yellow in color, surrounded by red halos. Usually they heal within 7 to 10 days. 

There are 3 types of ulcers:

1. Minor ulcers
2. Large ulcers
3. Herpetiform ulcers (where one can have up to 100 very small painful ulcers)

Common Causes of Mouth ulcers

1. Nutritional deficiencies such as iron, vitamins, especially B12 and C
2. Poor dental hygiene
3. Food allergies
4. Stress
5. Infections particularly herpes simplex
6. Biting the cheek
7. Hormonal imbalance
8. Bowel disease
9. Skin disease

Home Remedies for Mouth Ulcers

Tip 1:

Grate some fresh coconut. Extract the milk and gargle with this 3-4 times a day.

Tip 2:

Keep 1 glass of chilled water and 1 glass of hot water ready at hand. Gargle alternately with hot and cold water.

Tip 3:

Boil 2 cups of water. Add 1 cup fenugreek leaves and remove. Cover and keep for sometime. Strain the water and gargle 2-3 times a day.

Tip 4:

Boil 1 tsp of coriander seeds in 1 cup of water. Remove when slightly warm gargle. Repeat 3-4 times a day.

Tip 5:

Chew on 5-6 tulsi (holy basil leaves) and sip some water. Repeat 5-6 times a day.

Tip 6:

Eating raw tomatoes helps rid mouth ulcers. Can also gargle with tomato juice 3-4 times a day.

Tip 7:

Mix 7 parts of sugar candy (mishri) with 1 part of camphor. Apply on the blister.

Tip 8:

Mix a pinch of turmeric powder to 1 tsp glycerine and apply.

Health Benefits of Mango :

Mangoes contain phenols, this phenolic compound have powerful antioxidant and anticancer abilities.

Mango is high in iron, pregnant women and people with anemia are advised to eat this fruit regularly. Mango is

effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin.

It is also valuable to combat acidity and poor digestion.
Mango is high in antioxidant and low in carbohydrates.
Mango is a rich source of vitamin A(beta-carotene), E and Selenium which help to protect against heart disease and other ailments.

Other cases where Mango is beneficial:

-Kidney problems including nephritis.
-Fever
-Respiratory problems
-Constipation

Nutritive Values : Per 100 gm.
Vitamin A : 6,350 I.U.
Vitamin B : Thiamine .06 mg.;
Vitamin C : 41 mg.
Calcium : 9 mg.
Phosphorus : 13 mg.
Protein : .7 gm.
Calories : 66

A-Z Health Benefits of Music.

On World Music Day, we tell you why listening to music is beneficial to your health

A – Alleviate pain
Music is used in hospitals to alleviate pain in conjunction with anaesthesia or pain relief medication.

B – Brain booster
Studies show that music can help the brain develop better in children, as well as help reduce memory loss in older adults.

C – Concentration
Music helps concentrate on certain chores. Upbeat songs help energise your mind and stimulate your brain cells to focus on the chore. 

D – Digestion
It is said that listening to some soothing music, particularly classical music, helps our bodies digest food better. This is because music induces the body to reduce the levels of cortisol, also known as the stress hormone, in our bloodstream. This helps the body relax and absorb the nutrients better.

E – Eases muscle tension
Lessens muscle tension for the purpose of relaxation, including the autonomic nervous system.

F – Fitness
Many health and fitness instructors regard the addition of music to exercise important and helps boost the person’s energy levels especially during cardio activities, this helping them on their path to fitness.

G – Good coordination
Musical instruments need you to synchronise the movement of your fingers, arms, hands, and facial muscles. This leads to having a good mind and body coordination. 

H – Healing properties
Due to its healing properties, music therapy is being used vastly in many medical centres

I – Induce sleep
Calm or sedate music is often used to induce sleep

J – Jazz
A research on individuals suffering from headaches and migraines, in which they were treated with jazz music, showed that apart from preventing migraines, jazz music also lessens the period of a migraine attack.

K – Knowledge enhancer
Music is said to enhance higher brain functioning such as reading, literacy skills, spatial-temporal reasoning, mathematics, emotional intelligence and memory. Music helps improve concentration and attention, thus allowing you to grasp more knowledge.

L – Lowers blood pressure
Soothing music is said to combat stress and hence lower ones blood pressure

M – Mood elevation
Helps elevate patients mood and counteracts depression.

N – Necessary lullabies 
A study has indicated that premature babies, whose much-needed energy is often drained by stress, seem to thrive when relaxing music in the form of lullabies is played.

O – Osteo-rheumatoid arthritis reliever
Music helps manage and reduce the effects of chronic osteo and rheumatoid arthritis as it not only distracts but also releases endorphins, which counteract pain.  

P – Parkinsons aid
Incorporating music therapy that includes music-inspired free movement and vocal exercises during physical therapy sessions helps stimulate multiple sensory pathways and improves both the mobility and emotional well-being of Parkinson’s patients.

Q – Quietens the nerves
Music helps calm and soothe the nerves, which in return help alleviate the mood.

R – Relaxation
Music calms the mind, thus making you more relaxed

S – Stimulating brainwaves
Research has shown that music with a strong beat can stimulate brainwaves. Faster beats leading to sharper concentration and alert thinking, and slower beats promoting a calm, meditative state of mind.

T – Therapeutic
Music is said to be therapeutic. Music Therapy is practiced world over to help patients rehabilitate and de-stress 

U – Urine passing
Listening to soft soothing music helps you to urinate better and without forced exertion.  

V - Violin health
Playing a musical instrument like a violin leads to a better posture, healthier hear rate, stronger muscles and weight loss.

W – Well being
Music provides a sense of well being as it helps alleviating ones moods. It helps keeping depression and stress at bay.

X – Xpression
Music is a great form of expression that allows each one's individuality to be explored, as they express themselves through music.

Y – Yodelling to good health
It is said that the throaty singing style, used for years as means of communication, now comes with added health benefits. A good yodel aids in releasing stress and calming the nerves.

Z – Zest of life
Music can be called the zest of life, as it helps counter emotional upheavels and livens up your mood. Also it releases endorphins and hormones that boost your energy levels, ensuring a fulfilling day ahead