By Researchopia
Natural remedies for ADHD can help relax an overly active child. Children who have attention deficit hyper activity disorder, or ADHD, can have a hard time staying focused and often lack self control. As a result, children who have attention deficit disorder symptoms may perform poorly in school, have a hard time getting along with peers, and have difficulties at home. These symptoms can be controlled using various treatments. ADHD should officially be diagnosed before treatment begins.
There are several treatment options available for children who have ADHD. Some are more effective than others. It all depends on the child. Some parents are reluctant to put their children on medication because of the potential for side effects. Although many children do benefit from taking medication, ADHD natural remedies also help children stay calm and focused as well.
Diet and ADHD
One way to effectively manage attention deficit disorder symptoms is through a proper diet. ADHD can be controlled by making sure a child has a protein rich diet. A study conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology suggests that protein helps the brain produce dopamine and norephrine. Dopamine and norephrine are natural chemicals that allow a person to concentrate and stay focused.
Therefore, foods that are high in protein can be effective remedies for ADHD. In order to get the maximum benefits, children need 30 grams of protein a day. Protein rich foods such as eggs, poultry, soy milk, and dairy products should be included in a child's diet. ADHD can also be minimized by eating fish because it contains omega-3 fatty acids which can help improve a child's ability to stay focused.
Ease Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms by Eliminating Food Allergy Triggers
In some cases an effective ADHD natural remedy can involve simply changing a child's diet. Food allergies can worsen the behavioral problems in children who have ADHD. Parents can determine if their child has food allergies by removing foods from their child's diet that they suspect may be the source of the problem. They should then observe the child's behavior for about two weeks and see if there are any changes.
This is perhaps one of the easiest treatments. ADHD symptoms will subside gradually after allergy causing foods are removed from the child's diet. The process of eliminating certain foods and watching for behavioral changes should be repeated until the parents are satisfied that they have checked all foods that may be affecting their child's behavior. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, foods that are most likely to trigger an allergic reaction in children include peanuts, eggs, and milk.
ADHD Natural Remedy: Meditation
Numerous studies indicate that transcendental meditation is a powerful ADHD natural remedy. This form of meditation can help children cope better with stress, remain calm and think more clearly. The great thing about meditation is that a person can do it anywhere. According to researchers, if children meditate twice a day for 10 minutes, changes will occur in their brain that will lessen the symptoms of ADHD.
The Institute for Community Enrichment and Abramson Family provided the funding for a study on the effects of transcendental meditation on children with ADHD and concluded that transcendental meditation is one of the most effective remedies for ADHD. Researchers found that children with ADHD who did transcendental meditation daily for six months, had the same ability to concentrate as their peers who did not have this condition.
wrriten by Jennifer Graham.
By Researchopia
What Is ADD/ADHD And What Causes It?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder--more commonly referred to as ADHD--is a developmental disorder that affects approximately 5% of children worldwide . . . and that continues to affect many, many adults throughout the entirely of their lives.
While it’s often treated and medicated as a disease (such as diabetes,) ADD/ADHD is actually what we in the medical field call a “spectrum disorder.”
What that means is that the symptoms and the causes of ADD/ADHD range wildly from child to child . . .
While some children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD show just a subtle inability to pay attention, others fidget madly, bounce off the walls and experience bouts of terrible, terrible hyperactivity.
For some children ADD/ADHD is caused primarily by inherited genetic factors . . .
While other kids experience ADD/ADHD symptoms due to diet, hormonal imbalances or even allergies.
Yet our schools and our medical culture lump all of these children together into a “one size fits all” treatment . . . and literally dope any kid who shows ADD/ADHD symptoms until they act like a compliant, docile and easy to deal with zombie. . . filling our schools with unnaturally “calm” kids who are being raised to find the solution to all their problems in a pill bottle--and who grow up to be adults who have had all their personality and spark sucked out of them by dangerous drugs.
But I can tell you right now after years of hands-on experience that when it comes to addressing the cause of ADD/ADHD, actually curing this disorder and giving your children a shot at a normal and successful life . . .
By Researchopia
Pros and Cons of Different Contraceptive Methods
Here's a list of the many available types of contraception, and the pros and cons of using each.
Birth Control Pills Minimum
effectiveness: 95%
PROS:
Very effective against pregnancy if used correctly
Makes menstrual periods more regular and lighter
Decreases menstrual cramps and acne
Makes you less likely to get ovarian and uterine cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, and anemia
Doesn't interrupt lovemaking
CONS:
Doesn't protect against STDs
Cost or co-pays between $15-$50 per month
Need to remember to take every day at the same time
Can't be used by women with certain medical problems or by women taking certain medications
Can occasionally cause side effects such as nausea, increased appetite, headaches, and, very rarely, blood clots
Need a prescription
Should use condoms to lower the risk of STDs
Vaginal Hormonal Ring (Nuva-Ring)
Minimum effectiveness: 98%
Pros:
Very effective against pregnancy if used correctly
Makes menstrual periods more regular and lighter
Decreases menstrual cramps and acne
Makes you less likely to get ovarian and uterine cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, and anemia
Doesn't interrupt lovemaking
CONS:
Doesn't protect against STDs
Should use condoms to lower the risk of STDs
Can't be used by women with certain medical problems or by women taking certain medications
Can occasionally cause side effects such as nausea, increased appetite, headaches
Higher risk of blood clots
Need a prescription
Hormone Patch (Ortho-Evra)
Minimum effectiveness: 99%
Pros:
Very effective against pregnancy if used correctly
Makes menstrual periods more regular and lighter
Decreases menstrual cramps and acne
Makes you less likely to get ovarian and uterine cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, and anemia
Doesn't interrupt lovemaking
CONS:
Doesn't protect against STDs
Should use condoms to lower the risk of STDs
Can't be used by women with certain medical problems or by women taking certain medications
Can occasionally cause side effects such as nausea, increased appetite, headaches
Higher risk of blood clots
Need a prescription
Depo-Provera Hormonal Injection
Minimum effectiveness: 99%
Pros:
Cons Each injection provides 3 months of protection against pregnancy
Very effective against pregnancy
Many women stop getting their menstrual period while getting injections. (This is not a medical problem and menstrual periods usually return 6-18 months after you stop taking injections)
Helps protect against uterine cancer
CONS:
Doesn't protect against STDs
Need to see your health care provider every 3 months for an injection
Costs $30-$75 every 3 months for 1 injection
May have side effects such as weight gain, tiredness, and possibly a decrease in bone density
Many women have very irregular menstrual bleeding or spotting for the first 3 to 6 months and sometimes longer
Male Condom
Minimum effectiveness: 86%
Pros:
Lowers risk of STDs
Effective against pregnancy
Contraception that provides the most protection against sexually transmitted diseases (latex condoms are best)
Don't cost much (50 cents each), can buy at almost any drug store (don't need a prescription)
"Last longer" when using a condom
Allow men to have an active part in preventing pregnancy
CONS:
Have to use a new one every time you have sexual intercourse (can only be used once)
May disrupt/interrupt lovemaking
Can break
Women may be allergic to latex
Female Condom Minimum effectiveness: 79% Pros: Provide protection against STDs (new product, so not clear how much protection given) and pregnancy
Can be inserted well before intercourse
Male does not need to withdraw right after ejaculation, as he does with a male condom
CONS:May move, be noisy, or uncomfortable
Can only use for one act of sexual intercourse
Cost about $2.50 each
Hormonal Implants
Minimum effectiveness: 99%
Pros:
Long-term method of birth control (protects against pregnancy from 24 hours to 3 years (or even 5 years) after insertion- can remove whenever you want to or can wait until time for a change of implant
Very effective against pregnancy
May cause light or no menstrual periods
CONS:
No protection against sexually transmitted diseases
Requires minor surgery and insertion of the tiny rod(s) underneath the skin
Requires minor surgery to remove capsules
Can cause side effects such as irregular menstrual periods, depression, nervousness, hair loss, and weight gain
Could have infection at area where capsules implanted
Can't be used by women with certain medical conditions and by women who use certain medications
Intra-Uterine Device (IUD)
Minimum effectiveness: 99%
Pros: Very effective against pregnancy
Provide protection against pregnancy as long as in place in your uterus- protects as soon as inserted (so don't need to remember to use contraception if you have sexual intercourse)
Doesn't need daily attention- just need to check to make sure in place at least once a month at time of menstrual period
Comfortable- you and your partner cannot feel the IUD, although you partner may feel the string
The levonorgestrel IUD (Mirena) lessens menstrual flow and can be used to treat heavy periods
Can be removed at any time
CONS:Doesn't protect against STDs
Needs to be inserted by a health care provider
Should not be used by women who have a high risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease. It is best for women who have already had children and are in a steady relationship with one partner.
Can fall out or can rarely puncture the uterus
The copper IUD can have side effects such as menstrual cramping, longer and/or heavier menstrual periods, and spotting between menstrual periods
Slightly higher risk for infection in the few weeks after insertion
Contraceptive Sponge
Minimum effectiveness: 87%
Pros: Can insert right before or several hours before sexual intercourse and will provide protection against pregnancy for a total of 24 hours
Don't need a prescription
CONS:
Doesn't protect against sexually transmitted diseases and may increase the risk of HIV infection with multiple daily acts of sexual intercourse
Can't take out until 6 hours after sexual intercourse
Can't be used by women who are allergic to nonoxynol-9 (in the spermicides)
Can cause increased urinary tract infections
Cervical Cap
Minimum effectiveness: 80%
Pros:Can insert several hours before sexual intercourse
Can leave in place 24-48 hours, will give protected sex for up to 48 hours
Use less spermicide with the cap than with the diaphragm, no need to apply more spermicide with each act of intercourse
CONS:
Doesn't protect against sexually transmitted diseases
Cost $30-$50, plus the cost of spermicidal gel
Need to be fitted by a health care provider and need a prescription
Limited sizes available
Can't take out until 6-8 hours after intercourse
May get moved out of place
Some women may be allergic to material of cap or to spermicide
Need to get a new one every so often
Can't be used by women with a history of abnormal Pap tests
Can cause increased urinary tract infections
Spermicide
Minimum effectiveness: 74%
PROS:Doesn't cost much, available at many drug stores, don't need a prescription
CONS:Doesn't protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and may increase the risk of HIV infection in women who have sex multiple times daily because of irritation from the spermicide
Effectiveness usually lasts only one hour (need to reapply each time have sexual intercourse)
Some women and men may be allergic to spermicides
May interrupt lovemaking (some forms need to be inserted at 10-20 minutes before intercourse)
Has a lower effectiveness against pregnancy than many other types of contraception- should use with another form of contraception to increase effectiveness
May change bacteria living in vagina and increase urinary tract infections
Diaphragm
Minimum effectiveness: 80%
Pros: Can be put in place right before intercourse or 2-3 hours before intercourse
Don't need to take out between acts of sexual intercourse (protects against pregnancy for about 6 hours, but need to reapply spermicide)
CONS:
Doesn't protect against sexually transmitted diseases
Need to get fitted by a health care provider and need a prescription
Can't take out until 6 hours after intercourse
Cost $25-$45, plus the cost of spermicidal gel
May get moved out of place during sexual intercourse
Some women may be allergic to the diaphragm or to the spermicide
Need to get a new one every so often (need to re-fitted after a 10 pound weight gain or loss and after pregnancy)
Can be messy
Need to reapply spermicide with each act of sexual intercourse
Can cause an increase in urinary tract infections
Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) for Women Who are Breastfeeding Minimum
effectiveness: 98%
Pros: Natural
Costs nothing
No side effects
Effective against pregnancy during the first 6 months after childbirth in women who have not had their menstrual period after childbirth and are feeding their babies only breast milk
CONS:
Only can be used by women who have given birth in last 6 months, fully breast feeding, and have not had menstrual period after childbirth
Doesn't protect against STDs
Only effective until menstrual period returns
May need to use a lubricant with sexual intercourse because of vaginal dryness
Natural Family Planning
Minimum effectiveness: 76%
Pros: Natural
Approved by many religions
Woman gets to know her body and menstrual cycles
Can be helpful for partners who are very careful and don't have sex during ovulation period and several days before and after
CONS:
No protection against STDs
Need to figure out when ovulating for each month, since different from one month to the next and young women often have irregular periods
Requires a lot of work- need careful instruction and the woman needs to figure out when ovulating
Can't have sexual intercourse for at least a week each month (during ovulation and several days before and after)
Teens and women with irregular periods should not use- failure rate is high
Tubal Ligation
Minimum effectiveness: 99%
Pros: Very effective against pregnancy
One time decision that will provide protection against pregnancy forever
CONS:Need to have minor surgery
Permanent (although it is possible to undo sterilization with major surgery, it is not always successful)
Only should be used by women who are absolutely sure that they do not want any or any more children
Expensive- ranges from $1000-$2500- but cost for contraception spread over rest of life
No protection against STDs
Withdrawal
Minimum effectiveness: 72%
Pros: Natural, so no side effects
Doesn't cost anything
Allows men to be an active part of preventing pregnancy
CONS:Not very effective method of contraception
Doesn't protect against STDs
Difficult for male to always predict ejaculation
May decrease sexual pleasure of woman since need to always be thinking about what is happening during sexual intercourse
No control by women- need to rely completely on men to prevent pregnancy
Written by the CYWH Staff at Children's Hospital Boston
By Researchopia
Hows about Birth Control Patch?
The birth control patch is a thin, beige, 1¾-inch (4½-centimeter) square patch that sticks to the skin. It releases hormones through the skin into the bloodstream to prevent pregnancy. Hormones are chemical substances that control the functioning of the body's organs.
How Does It Work?
The combination of the hormones progesterone and estrogen in the patch prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovaries during a girl's monthly cycle). If an egg isn't released, a girl can't get pregnant because there's nothing for a guy's sperm to fertilize.
The hormones in the patch also thicken the mucus produced in the cervix, making it difficult for sperm to enter and reach any eggs that may have been released. The hormones can also sometimes affect the lining of the uterus so that if the egg is fertilized it will have a hard time attaching to the wall of the uterus.
Like other birth control methods that use hormones, such as the birth control pill or ring, a girl uses the birth control patch based on her monthly menstrual cycle. She puts on the patch on the first day of her menstrual cycle or the first Sunday after her menstrual cycle begins. She will change the patch on her skin once a week for 3 weeks in a row. (The patch should be applied to one of four areas: the abdomen, buttocks, upper arm, or upper torso — except for the breasts.) On the fourth week, no patch is worn, and a girl's period should start during this time.
Using The Patch
It's important to apply a new patch on the same day every week to ensure that it keeps working effectively. For example, a girl who applies her first patch on a Monday should always apply her patches on a Monday. When it's time to change the patch, pull the old one off first, before applying a new patch. Place the new patch on a different area from the old patch (but still on one of the four recommended areas listed above) to avoid skin irritation. Don't apply the patch to skin that is red, irritated, or cut.
For the first 7 days on the patch, use an additional form of contraception as well to prevent pregnancy.
If you forget to apply a new patch on the right day, or if the patch becomes loose and falls off, read the instructions that come in the package or call your doctor. If this happens you may need to use a backup method of birth control (such as condoms) or stop having sex for a while to protect against pregnancy. Also, if you stop using the patch for any reason, you will need to begin using another method of birth control, usually after 24 hours of removing your last patch.
It's OK to participate in normal activities like swimming and exercise while wearing the patch. You can also get it wet in the shower or in the bath. However, the patch should not be moved or removed until the week is up (pulling the patch off to reposition or move it may cause it to lose some of its stickiness and it might fall off easily). Don't try to decorate the patch, change the size of a patch by trimming it, or try to attach it with tape. Talk to your doctor if the patch falls off.
The patch should not be applied over makeup, creams, lotions, powder, or other skin products as these may prevent it from sticking well. (Skin products may also affect how hormones are absorbed by the skin.)
How Well Does It Work?Ongoing studies suggest the birth control patch is as effective as the birth control pill. That means that about 8 out of 100 couples will have an unintended pregnancy during the first year of use. Of course, the chance of getting pregnant depends on whether you use the patch correctly. Delaying or missing a weekly application or removing a patch too early reduces its effectiveness and increases the chance a girl will become pregnant.
For girls who weigh more than 198 pounds (90 kilograms), the contraceptive patch may be less effective in preventing pregnancy.
In general, how well each type of birth control method works depends on a lot of things. These include whether a person has any health conditions or is taking any medications that might interfere with the patch. How effective the patch is at preventing pregnancy also depends on whether the method chosen is convenient — and whether the person remembers to use it correctly all the time.
Protection Against STDsThe birth control patch does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Couples having sex must always use condoms along with the birth control patch to protect against STDs.
Abstinence (the decision to not have sex) is the only method that always prevents pregnancy and STDs.
Possible Side Effects
The birth control patch is a safe and effective method of birth control. Most young women who use the patch have no side effects. Smoking cigarettes while using the patch can increase a girl's risk of certain side effects, which is why health professionals advise women who use the patch not to smoke.
The side effects that some women have while using the patch are similar to those experienced with the birth control pill. These may include:
irregular menstrual bleeding nausea, headaches, dizziness, and breast tenderness mood changes blood clots (these are rare in women under 35 who do not smoke, but there may be a higher risk with the patch than with the Pill) Other possible side effects seen in patch users include:
skin reactions at the site of application of the patch problems with contact lens use — a change in vision or inability to wear the lenses menstrual cramps Many of these side effects are mild and tend to disappear after 2 or 3 months.
Who Uses It?
The birth control patch may be a good choice for sexually active young women who weigh less than 198 pounds (90 kilograms) and find it difficult to remember to take a pill every day or who have difficulty swallowing pills.
Not all women can — or should — use the birth control patch. In some cases, medical or other conditions make the use of the patch less effective or more risky. For example, it is not recommended for women who have had blood clots, severe high blood pressure, certain types of cancers, certain types of migraine headaches, or diabetes with certain problems. It's recommended that girls who have had unexplained vaginal bleeding (bleeding that is not during their periods) or who suspect they may be pregnant should talk to their doctors, discontinue using the patch, and use another form of birth control in the meantime.
Girls who are interested in learning more about the possible health benefits and risks of different types of birth control, including the patch, should talk to a doctor or other health professional.
How Do You Get It?A doctor or a nurse practitioner must prescribe the patch. He or she will ask questions about health and family medical history, and may also do a complete physical exam, including a blood pressure measurement and a pelvic exam. If recommending the patch, the doctor or nurse practitioner will write a prescription and provide instructions on how to use it.
Those who start using the patch may be asked to return within a few months for a blood pressure measurement and to ensure that there are no problems. After that, a doctor may recommend routine exams once or twice a year or as needed.
How Much Does It Cost?
The patch usually costs between $15 and $50 a month, although health and family planning clinics (such as Planned Parenthood) might sell them for less. In addition, the birth control patch and doctor's visits are covered by many health insurance plans
By Researchopia
LOW BACK PAIN AND SPASMS
CONDITION
Low back pain (LBP) is pain that occurs anywhere over your lower back between the bottom part of your rib cage and the top of your buttocks (Figure 1). Acute back pain is pain that happens right away when you are injured or soon afterward. Chronic low back pain is usually present for more than a few months, but also can come and go repeatedly over a long time. Spasms are when muscles tighten up and cause pain.
The back is made up of bones, muscles, nerves, ligaments (fibrous tissue that holds bones together) and discs (round, gel-filled structures that sit between the bones of the spine and act as shock absorbers or cushions.) The bones of your spine form a hollow canal through which the spinal cord and its nerves pass. Any of these can be affected in LBP.
LBP is one of the most common bone or joint problems for which people see a doctor.
Most people will have low back pain at least once. People 20 to 50 years old are most likely to have back pain, but older adults can have more severe or chronic back pain.
Regular or recurrent back pain in youngsters under age 18 is almost always abnormal and needs to be looked at by a doctor.
Most of the time, back pain goes away on its own within three to six weeks, but in a small percentage of people it can become chronic and last or recur over a long time.
CAUSES
Acute low back pain is usually the result of an injury involving bending or twisting, especially while lifting things. The most common of these injuries are sprains (a ligament injury) and strains (an injury to muscle) with muscle spasm.
Low back injuries also can occur in almost any sport, but are most common in contact sports such as football and hockey. Sports like gymnastics and rowing that require athletes to bend backward a lot can also cause back injuries.
Discs that have degenerated (broken down) over time and degenerative arthritis of the spine bones (vertebrae) are the most common causes of chronic low back pain.
Aside from sprains, strains and spasms, some of the more common conditions causing LBP include:
a herniated disc, which occurs when the soft center of the disc pushes out through the firm outer covering surrounding it
a pinched nerve (sciatica), a condition in which there is pressure on a large nerve that runs from the lower back down the legs
a tight spinal canal, which can result from a bulging disc or bone spurs that can form as a result of arthritis
muscle spasm (tight, painful muscles) that accompanies most acute back injuries
myofascial pain, which is pain in muscles related to poor posture
fractures, acute (those that happen as a result of a fall or injury), stress (those that occur with certain repeated activities such as bending backward) and compression (those caused by osteoporosis, a condition that can result in the collapse of thin, brittle vertebrae)
pain disorders such as fibromyalgia, a problem with pain processing in the brain that affects the whole body.
Less common causes of LBP include:
tumors or other growths that take up space in the spinal canal
inflammatory arthritis, a type of arthritis that causes swelling in other parts of your body
problems (such as appendicitis) in another part of your body (such as your belly) that result in pain in your lower back.
Certain things can increase your risk for back pain:
working in a job that involves a lot of heaving lifting, bending at the waist and twisting
long periods of sitting
poor posture (such as slumping forward in soft chair with no low back support)
being overweight
not doing regular walking or aerobic exercise
depression, a condition that leaves you feeling down most of the time
smoking
pregnancy.
SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
You will notice pain in your lower back that can be achy or feel spastic or tight. Sometimes, it may burn. Occasionally, there may be sharp pain with movements such as bending and twisting.
Your pain may get worse when you bend forward, especially if you bend forward and lean sideways.
You may notice that your back feels stiff after you have been still for awhile, such as after sitting or upon getting up in the morning. It may feel better when you have gotten “warmed up” or started moving around.
A pinched nerve in your back can cause pain, numbness, tingling, loss of sensation and muscle weakness in almost any part of your upper leg, lower leg and foot.
You may notice that coughing, laughing, sneezing, getting up from a sitting position or straining and lifting will worsen your pain, especially if you have injured a disc or have swelling in your spinal canal.
Pain can get worse when you stand or sit for too long or when you lie on your stomach, especially when your upper body is propped up on your elbows.
Pain that happens immediately after an injury means that you may have torn something such as a muscle, tendon, ligament or disc.
Pain that starts slowly and stays the same or builds up over time can indicate an injury or medical problem that is gradually getting worse.
“Red flag” symptoms that tell you there may be a serious injury or illness causing your back pain include:
night pain that wakes you up
unintentional or unexplained weight loss
fever higher than 101° F
problems urinating or having a bowel movement, such that you can’t go or have lost control
numbness or problems with loss of sensation in the skin around your bottom
foot and ankle muscle weakness that causes you to suddenly trip over your toes while walking
weakness, numbness, tingling or problems feeling both legs or feet.
Other things that you should report to your student health service or health care provider right away include severe pain and/or and weakness, numbness, tingling or problems feeling one leg or foot that happens immediately after a fall (especially from a high place like a ladder) or after an injury caused by great force (such as a motor vehicle accident or a football tackle).
WHEN TO CALL YOUR STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
Call 911 if:
You have severe back pain after a fall or an injury resulting from an incident such as a motor vehicle accident and/or weakness in your legs or feet, loss of urine control, problems controlling your bowel movements OR numbness, tingling or loss of sensation in your legs and feet.
You have such severe pain after an injury that you cannot get up and walk.
Call your student health service or health care provider right away (day or night) if:
You have any of the “red flag” symptoms listed above.
You have not had a fall or other injury but you suddenly develop weakness, numbness, tingling or problems feeling one leg or foot.
You have not had a fall or other injury but you have had chronic back problems and sciatica, and suddenly develop a worsening of symptoms such as weakness, numbness, tingling or problems feeling one leg or foot.
You are more than 50 years old or you have been taking steroid medication and you suddenly notice back pain, especially after coughing, sneezing or bending over. This can be caused by a compression fracture of your vertebrae.
You have redness or swelling over the back or spine, which can signal infection.
You notice that it burns when you urinate, you urinate more frequently, have blood in your urine, have nausea or vomiting and have back pain located above the area of your lower back that is over your lower ribs .
You have had chronic back pain and it suddenly gets worse, especially if you did not injure or re-injure your back.
Call your student health service or health care provider during regular office hours if:
You have had chronic problems with (and may have been seen by a doctor for) weakness, numbness, tingling or difficulty feeling one leg or foot that persist but are not getting worse.
Your back pain has lasted more than a week or two, started slowly without an injury and you do not have pain, numbness, tingling, loss of sensation or weakness in your legs or feet.
You have mild, tolerable pain that lasts more than a week or two but does not limit your daily activities. The pain may have started slowly or begun right away after an injury, it stays in your back only and does not go into your legs or feet.
SELF-CARE AT HOME
Avoid positions and activities that increase your pain, such as bending forward and twisting or leaning sideways.
Avoid lifting anything over five pounds until your back is better or you have been seen by a student health service or health care provider.
Do not stay in bed. Bed rest is an outdated recommendation that can make your pain worse. Stay gently active, if you can, by doing simple things like walking or moving around your house and engaging in activities of daily living. It is okay to decrease some activities for a few days.
Avoid athletic activities that require bending, twisting or straining such as weightlifting, football, basketball, dancing, golf, jogging, gymnastics and skiing.
The lower back is an area where you may use cold, heat or both to help relieve pain and spasm. There are many recommendations, but you may start by using a cold pack over the most painful area in your back for 10 to 15 minutes, then using a heat pack for 10 to 15 minutes. You may repeat this as often as you need to. If your pain gets better, gradually back off using cold and heat.
You may take ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®), naproxen (Aleve®), or acetaminophen (Tylenol®) as directed for pain. (See labels for dosing and risks.)
Be creative to find a comfortable sleeping position. You may need to put a pillow under your knees while lying flat on your back. You can use a small pillow under the curve of your lower back or, if lying down is uncomfortable, you may try sleeping in a recliner for a few days. Also, lying curled on your side with your hips and knees bent and a pillow between your knees sometimes helps.
Stretching and strengthening exercises can often help back pain, but starting these too soon after injury or pain that begins abruptly can set you back or make your injury worse. Time is what resolves most acute back pain, but as mentioned above, if your pain is not getting better over one to two weeks, your doctor will help guide you to exercises that can help your back.
PREVENTION
Stay active and do aerobic or cardiovascular exercise regularly. Walking is especially good.
Keep your hamstrings (the muscles on the back of your upper legs) flexible. Do stretches (Figure 2) daily, repeat them two to three times and hold each stretch for 20 to 30 seconds without bouncing. Gradually pull each leg straight until you feel a stretch in your muscles. Without causing too much discomfort, try to pull your leg slightly straighter each time you exhale.
Lift things using proper technique. Get close to the object you want to lift and directly face it. Bend at the knees and hips while keeping your back relatively straight. Grasp and hold the object close to your body, then pick it up using your legs and hips. Avoid any twisting. Ask for help lifting very heavy things so as not to exceed your limits.
When you are moving heavy objects by sliding or rolling them, push rather than pull, and use a partner to stabilize the object.
Practice good posture when you are sitting for a long time, especially at a desk or in a car. Sit as straight as possible and maintain the curve in your lower back. Using a lumbar support or a back pillow in your seat can sometimes help. Avoid slumping forward. Take frequent breaks to walk around.
Wear good-quality athletic shoes and avoid high heels when you have back pain.
Avoid smoking, eat a healthful diet and keep your weight at a level appropriate for your height.
By Researchopia
The only way to suppress male fertility by drugs is to inhibitu spermatogenesis.Though considerable efforts has been made in this direction and effective drugs have been found,no satisfactory/acceptable solution is yet yangible.Reasons are-
(1) Complete suppression of spermatogenesis is relatively difficult without affaceting other tissues:millions of spermatozoa are released at each ejaculation vs a single ovum per month in women.
(2) Spermatognesis takes 64 days.A drug which even completely inihibited spermatogenesis will take a long latent period to prodcuce infertility.Similarly,return of fertility will be slow.
(3) Gonadotropin suppression inhibitis testosterone secretion as well,resulting in loss of libido and impotence:unacceptable to all men and to most spouses.
(4) Risk of adverse affects.
(5) Most importantly-men don’t get pregnant:few would be ready to bear the contingency of regular medication so that their sexual partners do not become pregnant.
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Types of Female Contraception methods:
(1)Combined Pills:
It contain an estrogen and a progestrin.The estrogen is either ethinylestradiol or its methyl ester mestranol,used alone the ovulation inhibitory doses.While both estrogen and progestrin synergise to inhibit ovulation,the progestrin ensures prompt bleeding at the end of a cycle and bloacks the risk of developing endometrial carcinoma due to estrogen.One tab is taken daily for 20-22 days,starting on the 5th days of menstruation.The next course is started after a gap of 6-8 days in which bleeding occurs.Thus a cycle of 28 days is maintained.Calender packs of pills are available.
(2) Sequential Preparation:
It was inroduced to duplicate the menstrual cycle more faithfully.The first 15 Tab contained only estrogen and the next 6 had progestin added.The dose of estrogen in this regimen had to be relatively larger and failure rates are slightly higher.Furthe,estrogen alone could increase the incidence of endometrial carcinoma,These have ,thereof,been withdrawn.
(3) Phased Regimen:
These have been intoduced to permit reduction in total steroid dose without compromising efficacy.These are biphasic or triphasic.The estrogen dose is kept constant while the amount of progestin is low in the first phase and progressively higher in the second and third phases.
(4)Minipill:
It has been devised to eliminate the estrogen,because many f the long term risks have been ascribed to this component.A low dose progestin only pill is taken daily continuously without any gap.
(5) Postcoital Contraception:
The most commonly used regimen now is Levonorgestrel 0.5 mg+ethinylestradiol 0.1 mg within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse,Repeated after 12 hours.
NOTICE:CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICINE
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Condition:
Hamstrings are a type of muscles made by three powerful muscles at back side of thigh that enable the knee to bend. This attaches our sitting bones to thigh bones (femur) and bones around knee (tibia and fibula). Hamstring attach to bones by strong tissue known as tendon. A hamstring strain is caused when any hamstring muscles or tendons of thigh tear. This is common reason of muscles injury.
Causes:
Hamstring tear during excessive force applied on it especially in case of sports and in case of excessive running, jump and kicking.Hamstrin torn when it excessively stretch when body bend at the waist over a straight leg. This also can happened in case of water skiing, dancing, ice skating and during weightlifting.
Symptoms:
Person can notice pain when on affected are and felling may be Hot or sharp or stabbing. Person can hear a pop when he tears through hamstring muscles.
Bring Health Care Provider:
Call health provider when a person feel pain or weakness on affected part or he notice severe swelling or large lump on back of thigh.
Or he feels severe to moderate pain during sitting.
Self Care At Home:
Use crutches to take weight of injured leg.
Wrap thigh with elastic wrap until health provide not come. Use ice packs or cold packs over the injured part.
Person can take Tylenol to relieve from discomfort (see the label for dosing and risks), however avoid use of ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®) because they may increase risk of bleeding into muscle.
Avoid running, jumping and kicking until symptoms of pain not improve.
Wrap thigh with a elastic wrap and wear it as much for 24 to 36 hours to minimize swelling and bruising.
From the first days after injury, elevate your injured leg on chair frequently a s much as possible.
For reduce pain, and swelling use the cold pack or ice pack every hour or two for the first 24 to 36 hours.
After first 1 to 2 days, use cold packs 3 to 6 times daily as symptoms demanded.
Person can take ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®) or naproxen (Aleve®) for swelling and pain. (See labels for dose and risks.)
When swelling starts to reduce from the day of injury, he can start mild stretching and strengthening exercises. Avoid aggressive stretching that causes.
Stretch muscles of thighs 3 to 4 times daily and avoid excessive stretching. Stretching can be done with help of chair.
Prevention:
maintain muscles flexible by use of regular exercises.
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Over 100 million women worldwide are currently using hormonal abortion pills .with this pills fertility can be suppressed at will,for as long as desired,with 100% confidence and complete return on discontinuation.The efficacy,convenience,low cost and overall safety of oral abortion pills(contraceptives) has allowed women to decide if and when they will become pregnant and to plan their activities.A variety of oral and parenteral contraceptives or abortion pills are now available offering individual choices.It has been now realized that other health benefits may also accrue from use of OCs.
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Drug rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation also termed as drug rehab or rehab, is a term coined for treatment to cure for drug dependency.
Treating Drug dependency is included in various drug rehab programs in which patients teach living in drug free environmnet. In general patients advised to keep stay with friends who are still use these dependency drugs.There are 12 steps program are available for such types of patients ,this program give guideline to patients how to live and improve there life styles without using drugs. Many programs give importance that rehabilitation is a process without culmination. For legal drugs such as alcohol,100% abstention—rather than attempts at moderation.
Types of treatment like: In Patient, out-patient, local support groups, extended care centers,and sober houses. gender and age specific drug rehab program is also avalilable now days.In a survey of treatment providers from three separate institutions (the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, Rational Recovery Systems and the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors) measuring the treatment provider's responses on the Spiritual Belief Scale (a scale measuring belief in the four spiritual characteristics AA identified by Ernest Kurtz); the scores were found to explain 41% of the variance in the treatment provider's responses on the Addiction Belief Scale (a scale measuring adherence to the disease model or the free-will model addiction).[5]
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If Knee or ankle is injured, perform RICE Treatment i.e. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.Relax injured part and stop playing for somewhile.
apply ice to injured part for 10-15 minute and stop. used crushed ice or place ice in icebag to ensure that it is not too cold! person can also use dry clothe. By this treatment you can find relaxation on injured part. repeat this procedure for every 4 hours for 2-3 days.
Apply crepe bandage for pressing. Ensure that it should be not too much tight bcz it can slow circulation of blood in injured part.place ur injured kneww above heart so that it will help proper drain from swelling.
Do not massage to ankle bcz it increase swollen.then finally show to doctor.
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Sports Injury Examination Orthopaedic Surgeon diagnosed sports injuries by help of physical and cross examination.common sports injuries in recreational and elite athletes:
1. Ankle sprain
2. Non-specific knee pain (knee)
3. Hamstring strain (thigh)
4. Rotator-cuff tendon injury (shoulder)
5. Low Back Pain
6. Tennis elbow and Golfer's elbow
7. Calf muscle strain (Gastrocnemius)
8. Adductor strain
9. Plantar fasciitis
It will take 10-20 minutes for physician to determine which type of injury is to person.Injuries can also be confirmed in some cases with help of other investigations like X-ray, Ultrasound Scan or MRI to obtain a more definite diagnoses and determine the extent of injury.These tests confirm surgery is needed or not. In some cases physician decide to start physiotherapy of injury can be treat without surgery.In some cases injury can be diagnosed by without this tests. In case of elite athlete, athlete can go for a more rehabilitation programme required as in which sports they have.Always consult to Doctor,Physician before start any therapy or surgery or any rehabilation.
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Drugs in sport
Chemistry plays an important role in the performance of athletes in training, recovery and competition. Sports medicines use a host of chemical compounds to help the athlete such as cold sprays to numb injuries and sports drinks and dietary supplements which provide energy sources for competitors. However, chemistry is most controversial when it comes to performance enhancing drugs.
Achievements in the sporting world can be overshadowed by controversy regarding performance enhancing drugs. There are over 4,000 drugs banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) who set international standards. The practice of using these substances is called doping and unfortunately is present in competitive sports today
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A young person aged 20 something come to me one fine day for a medical problem. He then asked me whether it was true that I am a pharmacist. "Yes", I said. "How may I be of help?". He then sit in the chair and remove something from his shirt. He showed me a white colour poor quality box name is, Stanazolol,and see to me . "Can I use this drug? "it is legal to use this drug bcz it is not approved by government agencies, Besides, it was only supposed to be sold in India for Rs 32 and he got it for 25 times the price from a gymnasium instructor. Intrestengly, I think that I'd never hear. The medical population dont prescribed the drug unless the doctor suggest it with clandestine doping activities.Refer http://www.wada-ama.org/en/prohibitedlist.ch2 for the latest Prohibited list. I gave him some possible side effects and consequences of taking the drug. I suggest him to also get assistance from a trained conditioning expert using scientific safe methods of 'bulking' up without the use of doping substances. Besides, without hard work there will not be any hypertrophy of the muscles
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Effective Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs
For drug rehabilation there are plenty of choices before select any option there are 4 things kept in mind before selecting any program:
Length of Program.
Use mind here. If an addict is in drug addict with long time so it is waste of money to accept 28-30 days long program..
Location.
Nearly most treatment specialist agree that is is impossible to cure patients is same atmosphere in which he/her addivt with drug.In-patient alcohol and drugtreatment is always better for this reason; at the end of the day the treatment addict doesn’t return home where reminders of old memeries live.
Treatment Steps/Methodology.
Don’t buy with the excitement to learn rock climbe and do it in one day n afterall purchase shoes and etc. first try to understand that wha the program do and how do with alcohol abuse. What will treatment include and what steps it include?.
Are you, as parents, having a tough time with your children and afraid to confront them? Do you feel like there is more going on than what your kids are letting on? There are signs we as parents prefer not to notice when our children are starting to experiment with drugs… attitude, anger, behavioral problems in school and other changes in personality. Failure to address these symptoms only makes matters worse. Recreational drug use most often turns into drug addiction. When my son first started experimenting with drugs, I knew instinctively that something was going on. I didn’t necessarily know it was drug and alcohol use, but I knew that he had changed in a negative way. Instead of sitting him down and talking to him, I left it alone. As time went by, things got worse. When he was graduating from high school, he was failing almost all of his classes. We knew he was drinking and smoking pot but still did nothing. He went to college and failed out his freshman year.
It is very difficult to know how to confront your child. A person heading down the wrong path wants to be “saved” from the lifestyle they are becoming accustomed to. In the beginning they are having fun being the “life of the party,” but that changes. While their friends are moving forward, your child continues down the same path, choosing new friends and leaving the old ones behind.
When my son returned home from college, his addiction really took over. Finally his friend came over and said she was really worried and thought that cocaine was involved. My husband and I decided to finally take action. We did an intervention and got him into a long-term drug rehab far away from home and his friends. It was the best thing we have ever done as parents. When looking for drug rehab centers , find something drug-free and inpatient as well.
That was 9 years ago and now my son is drug and alcohol free, and happily married. We are so proud of him and all of the healthy changes he made to be wonderful husband and hopefully soon a wonderful father.
Drug addiction rehab:
Most people don’t research drug addiction rehab or know anything about it because they go through life without thinking that they’re ever going to need the information about it. But if you think about it, drugs are everywhere and it’s almost unavoidable—someone close to you could be a part of that statistic.I wasn’t educated at all, and so when the occasional partying that me and my boyfriend did on the weekends escalated to him being a full-on meth addict, I had no idea what to do or where to turn. Now he’s mixed up in the criminal justice system with an addiction that will be just as bad when he gets out of prison next year. If someone you care about is addicted, do something about it fast before it gets unfixable or leads to death.
Do the research, make the calls and get help. Learn the signs of abuse, and don’t be naïve. I look back and see many times where I wish I had gone with my gut instinct but didn’t because, who am I? I’m not an addiction specialist. The truth is, you don’t have to be an addiction specialist to see that something is getting out of control. At the first signs of his drug abuse, I should have gotten my boyfriend the help he needed. Instead I waited around or backed off because he said he didn’t need my help. The truth is, he’s never going to ask for help. What drug addict/alcoholic is going to ask for your help? It’s rare that someone is willing to get treatment, and for this reason there are Interventionists whose job it is to intervene and help the situation along.Part of being someone’s friend or loved one is knowing what’s right for them when they aren’t able to see clearly for themselves. Do the research about drug addiction rehab and alcoholism now so you can be prepared to help any loved one who needs you. I wish I had been prepared, but I can atone for this by encouraging others to get educated ahead of time.
Learn the facts about addiction and how to treat and prevent substance abuse
Effective way to treat addiction:
There are many things that I am learned in ly life.Wasting thousands of dollars on ineffective drug treatment for my sister is not one of them. Don't get me wrong, I would do anything for my family; nothing is more important than family. But I'm going to give you a few tips to avoid the mistakes I made.
First would be this--don't expect comfortable pillows and rock climbing with fellow celebrity drug abusers to cure anyone's addiction. Albeit a form of treatment, this one is not effective. Second, the higher the price does not equal the better the program. Third, the 12 Step Program works for a very small percentile of addicted persons. I believe this is because their treatment methodology includes that relapse is part of recovery and that addiction is an incurable disease. Both of these statements couldn't be further from the truth. Relapse is what happens when someone makes a mistake after they've been sober for a while, and addiction is a choice--not a disease.
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About ADHD
Have you ever been so bored that you didn't know what to do with yourself? Maybe your parents wanted you to sit and watch an old movie where everyone is always breaking into song. Sitting there, you might have felt fidgety and squirmy and wanted to bounce off the walls. Imagine having that feeling a lot. That's what it can feel like to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Feeling this way a lot of the time can make it difficult for someone to get work done at school or follow instructions given by a parent. A kid who has ADHD might yell out the answers to questions before other kids in class have a chance to raise their hands. They also can be disorganized, distracted, and forgetful. They might lose things and have trouble finishing assignments. They may move around a lot, talk nonstop, or interrupt other people's conversations.
Most kids do some of these things some of the time, but when the kid is acting this way a lot of the time, it's a good idea to talk to a doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, or therapist. One of these people can figure out if the kid has ADHD. With help, a kid with ADHD can learn to act differently. Sometimes medicine can help a kid take control of his or her behavior, but only a doctor can decide if ADHD medicine is needed.
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Athlets should perform Medicine ball excercise.withou medicine ball program atheletic training is incomplete. Medicine ball exercises will to improve speed, power and core strength of a person. enormous power is very essential in sports because a person rarely reach on maximum speed during a game.Medicine ball exercises also help to person to exercise with natural movementsEvery move in this excerises is different so body preform in different mode in different moves.Top 5 Medicine ball excerises:
1. Medicine ball diagonal chop - The medicine ball diagonal chop helps to person to work multiple muscle groups in different planes of motion in same time. Injuries of the torso (such as oblique strains/pulls) are quite common during this movements.
2. Medicine ball front chop - The medicine ball front chop is a full body exercise that also works for lower body. start this excerise from slow pace to higher.
3. Medicine ball squat jump - The medicine ball squat jump will improve speed and power. Bodyweight squat jumps should be mastered first. The fastest runners usually have the highest vertical jump heights.
4. Medicine ball rotational throw - The medicine ball rotational throw should be done with full speed to train our central nervous system and body to move faster and more explosive bcz some games like hockey,tenis require enormous power.
5. Medicine ball soccer throw - The medicine ball soccer throw is a great power exercise to improve overall body speed. The soccer throw works the muscles that you use to throw a ball or swing a racquet overhead. there are too many medicine ball exercies and quote all excersises here is not possible for me. Medicine ball lunges is also another excersies with rotation and medicine ball side lunges are two If you want to be athlete choose different types of medicine ball excerises according to your strenghth and do this harder and smarter snd with in safe way.
