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STAY ALERT!  PREVENT AGAINST  SWINE FLU We can stop the spread of this EPIDEMIC and cure the affected ones with timely and correct treatment. All About Swine Flu : Symptoms, Precautions, Treatment   Although the name 'swine flu' brings up a lot of extra fear and worry, it is important to note that swine flu is just an influenza A H1N1 virus. The big difference is that the current swine influenza A (H1N1) virus has components of pig and bird influenza viruses in it, so that humans don't have any immunity to it. That is what made it more likely that it would become a pandemic virus (have the ability to cause a global outbreak) because it could easily spread from person-to-person. The Swine flu has been compared to other similar types of influenza virus in terms of mortality: "in the US it appears that for every 1000 people who get infected, about 40 people need admission to hospital and about one person dies". Swine Flu Symptoms - H1N1 symptoms are similar to the symptoms of regular flu and compare as given below: Symptoms In case of Common Cold In case of H1N1 Fever Rare Characteristic, high 100-102 degrees F); lasts 3-4 days Headache Rare Prominent General aches, pains Slight Usual; often severe Fatigue, Weakness Quite mild Can last up to 2-3 weeks Extreme Exhaustion Never Early and prominent Stuffy Nose Common Sometimes Chest Discomfort, Cough Mild to moderate; hacking cough Common; can become severe   Be extremely cautious if you have the following symptoms: Persistent cough with sputum (sometimes with blood)  Low blood pressure with nails turning blue  Moderate to high fever for more than 5 days with extreme drowsiness  Respiratory trouble  Severe diarrhea or vomiting   If you have any of these symptoms, then immediately contact your General Physician and get yourself checked. Alternatively, you can go to the designated govt. hospitals and get yourself tested. Basis of the doctor’s advice, pls keep your immediate manager informed about your condition.   High risk groups Pregnant women  children below 5 years of age  People with asthma or other breathing related issues  People with diabetes or hypertension or heart diseases  Cancer & HIV patients  People with lung diseases Usage of Masks The jury’s still out on how effective they are on this particular strain of the virus. Here’s some info we’ve got -The three-layered surgical mask (especially if you’re visiting Govt hospitals to get tested, or if you’re in places you think you could easily catch the virus), or the N-95 mask (tougher to find, but used for health care providers i..e. doctors treating H1 N1 patients, and their families) H1N1: Protect yourself Wash hands regularly especially after coughing or sneezing  Cover your mouth/ nose while coughing or sneezing, use disposable tissues, avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth  Soap and water, alcohol-based hand cleaners, hand sanitizers are effective, rub alcohol-based hand cleaners into hands until dry  Avoid close contact with people who are sick  Avoid crowded places  Drink plenty of fluids, manage stress, get enough sleep, eat well  Don’t share drinks/ utensils etc where germs can spread easily  If your kids have flu-like symptoms or fever, keep them home from school. Get a medical opinion if any of those warning signs show up Symptoms of swine flu infections can include: *fever, which is usually high, but unlike seasonal flu, is sometimes absent  *cough * runny nose or stuffy nose  * sore throat * body aches  * headache * chills * fatigue or tiredness, which can be extreme *diarrhea and vomiting, sometimes, but more commonly seen than with seasonal flu  Signs of a more serious swine flu infection might include pneumonia and respiratory failure. Swine Flu High Risk Groups - Swine flu high risk groups, people who are thought to be at risk for serious, life-threatening infections, are a little different and can include: * pregnant women *people with chronic medical problems, such as chronic lung disease, like asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and immunosuppression *children and adults with obesity  Precautions to keep swine flu at bay - The deadly Swine Flu has reached the Indian shores following the global outbreak and now, claimed one life. However, Swine Flu is certainly one of those diseased where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here are five tips for you to keep away from the pandemic. 1. Wash your hands frequently Use the antibacterial soaps to cleanse your hands. Wash them often, for at least 15 seconds and rinse with running water. 2. Get enough sleep Try to get 8 hours of good sleep every night to keep your immune system in top flu-fighting shape. 3. Drink sufficient water Drink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to flush toxins from your system and maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses. 4. Boost your immune system Keeping your body strong, nourished, and ready to fight infection is important in flu prevention. So stick with whole grains, colorful vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits. 5. Keep informed The government is taking necessary steps to prevent the pandemic and periodically release guidelines to keep the pandemic away. Please make sure to keep up to date on the information and act in a calm manner. GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED HOSPITALS FOR TREATMENT OF SWINE FLU City Hospital Address Contact Chennai King Institute of Preventive Medicine(24/7 Service) Guindy, Chennai – 32 (044) 22501520, 22501521 & 22501522 Communicable Diseases Hospital Thondiarpet, Chennai (044) 25912686/87/88, 9444459543 Government General Hospital Opp.. Central Railway Station, Chennai – 03 (044) 25305000, 25305723, 25305721, 25330300 Pune Naidu Hospital Nr Le'Meridian, Raja Bahadur Mill, GPO, Pune - 01 (020) 26058243 National Institute of Virology 20A Ambedkar Road, Pune - 11 (020) 26006290 Kolkata ID Hospital 57,Beliaghata, Beliaghata Road, Kolkata - 10‎ (033) 23701252 Coimbatore Government General Hospital Near Railway Station,Trichy Road, Coimbatore - 18 (0422) 2301393, 2301394, 2301395, 2301396 Hyderabad Govt. General and Chest Diseases Hospital, Erragadda, Hyderabad (040) 23814939 Mumbai Kasturba Gandhi Hospital Arthur Road, N M Joshi Marg, Jacob Circle, Mumbai - 11 (022) 23083901, 23092458, 23004512 Sir J J Hospital J J Marg, Byculla, Mumbai - 08 (022) 23735555, 23739031, 23760943, 23768400 / 23731144 / 5555 / 23701393 / 1366 Haffkine Institute Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai - 12 (022) 24160947, 24160961, 24160962 Kochi Government Medical College Gandhi Nagar P O, Kottayam - 08 (0481) 2597311,2597312 Government Medical College Vandanam P O, Allapuzha - 05 (0477) 2282015 Taluk Hospital Railway Station Road, Alwaye, Ernakulam (0484) 2624040  Sathyajit - 09847840051 Taluk Hospital Perumbavoor PO, Ernakulam 542 (0484) 2523138  Vipin - 09447305200 Gurgaon & Delhi All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Ansari Nagar, Aurobindo Marg Ring Road, New Delhi - 29 (011) 26594404, 26861698  Prof. R C Deka - 9868397464 National Institute for Communicable Diseases 22, Sham Nath Marg, New Delhi - 54 (011) 23971272/060/344/524/449/326 Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi - 01 (011) 23741640, 23741649, 23741639 Dr. N K Chaturvedi – 9811101704 Vallabhai Patel Chest Institute University Enclave, New Delhi- 07 (011) 27667102, 27667441, 27667667, 27666182 Bangalore Victoria Hospital K R Market, Kalasipalayam, Bangalore - 02 (080) 26703294  Dr. Gangadhar - 94480-49863 SDS Tuberculosis & Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases Hosur Road, Hombegowda Nagar, Bangalore - 29 (080) 26631923  Dr. Shivaraj - 99801-48780   BUT REMEMBER THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO DO....Do not PanicPL. 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Menopause ==Health Awareness

What is menopause?

Menstruation is a process during which women normally shed the lining of the uterus at regular intervals under the influence of the female sex hormone, oestrogen. At about the age of 45 to 50 the ovaries stop making oestrogen and the withdrawal of the hormone results in stoppage of the monthly menstrual periods. This is called menopause and it happens naturally to all women sooner or later but may also be induced if the ovaries are removed or stop functioning for any other reason.
What does oestrogen do?

Oestrogen along with another female sex hormone, progesterone plays an important role in developing the female body and its functions, most notably pregnancy. Development of breasts, broadening of hips and functions of the vagina, uterus and other female organs depend on oestrogen. With progesterone, it maintains the cyclical periods and prepares the uterus for pregnancy.

Other beneficial effects include maintaining bone growth and protecting the heart by increasing the good cholesterol (HDL) and lowering the bad cholesterol (LDL). This is why women are less prone to heart attacks before menopause. This protective effect is lost after menopause.
What are the symptoms of menopause?

The majority of women will observe some symptoms during menopause, but the intensity of these varies in different women.

• Irregular bleeding - Menstrual periods have three normal patterns of stopping: they may suddenly stop, they may come on time, but keep reducing in the quantity of flow till they finally stop or they may keep getting delayed till they finally stop. Heavy or frequent periods are NOT normal.
• Hot flushes - This is the most prominent symptom. There is a sudden sensation of heat that spreads to various parts of the body, particularly the face. Flushing and sweating may occur. These flashes of warmth last a few seconds or minutes. These are more common in the first few years after menopause but may continue for many more years. If they occur very frequently, they can be the cause of social embarrassment. These flashes may be brought on in hot and humid weather, by drinking caffeine or alcohol or eating spicy foods.
• Vaginal thinning and dryness - Due to oestrogen withdrawal, the vagina becomes thinner and dry. This makes sexual intercourse painful. There may be associated itching and irritation. Regular sexual intercourse may help keep the vagina moist and toned.
• Mood changes - Women become irritable and anxious around menopause. There may be loss of memory and concentration and lack of energy. Depression may also be present. These symptoms may not be a direct effect of oestrogen withdrawal, but may be compounded by career pressures, sexual inadequacies and loss of fertility and body image.
• Sexuality - Several factors adversely effect the libido or sex drive. Besides the mechanical factor of vaginal dryness that makes intercourse painful, mood fluctuations and lack of energy all contribute to a poor sex drive.
• Osteoporosis - Bones become thin, weak and are more likely to break. This happens because the oestrogen that helps reduce bone absorption is no longer available. Osteoporosis is more likely in Asian women, and those that are slim built. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of developing osteoporosis.
• Heart disease - Women lose the protective effect of oestrogen in preventing heart disease after menopause. They then become susceptible to heart attack as much as men. This risk is increased if the woman is obese, has high blood pressure or diabetes, smokes cigarettes and does not do any physical activity regularly.

What can be done?
Menopause happens to all women and cannot be prevented. The bad effects can be minimized by hormone replacement therapy (HRT). In this, oestrogen along with progesterone is given around the time of menopause. These reduce the symptoms of menopause, prevent bone loss and reduce the risk of heart attack. However, HRT is not without its risks, which may include cancer of the breast or the uterus. The risks and benefits of HRT must be fully discussed with the doctor before starting treatment.

4 Simple Cures For Post Menopausal Weight Gain

Among the many changes that come with menopause, weight gain is one of the most prominent ones. This weight gain generally occurs around your midsection and is also called meno-pot or middle-age spread. The problem with this weight gain is not just the tummy-Pudge, but the increased health risks it brings along. According to Mayo Clinic, this increased midsection fat results in higher risk of breast cancer, heart attacks, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s dementia, and high blood pressure in women.

This weight gain is pretty common, but that does not mean it is inevitable. With proper understanding of the causes of this weight gain, you can certainly avoid those unwanted extra pounds.

Causes Of Post Menopausal Weight Gain:

Most people think of this kind of weight gain solely as an unavoidable symptom of menopause, as something that will just happen because you are going through your transition. But ladies, that is not the truth! Yes, weight gain happens during menopause, but it can be avoided. Here are the causes that contribute to this weight gain.

1. Hormones:

Hormonal imbalance is one of the most important causes of menopausal weight gain. What happens during menopause is that our estrogen and progesterone levels decrease to a great extent with the cessation of egg production in our body. But since these hormones are required for many other important functions, our body seeks out other ways to produce these hormones. So the accumulation of fat around our abdomen during peri-menopause is our body’s stress response to the insufficient amount of estrogen.

2. Ageing:

With increasing age, our body starts losing the muscles, which leads to increased fat. Our metabolism rate decreases with age too, which means decreased rate of calorie burning. Moreover, most elderly women tend to do lesser physical exercise and activity which results in weight gain too.

How To Avoid Weight Gain:

Since there is not just one factor responsible for weight gain during menopause, you cannot avoid or get rid of the extra pounds successfully until you approach the problem from all angles. You have to treat all the causes that result in menopausal weight gain. Here is what you can do:

1. Hormone Balancing Therapy:

Go for it! So many women shy away from such treatments, especially Indian women. We have a habit of just accepting everything and suffering mutely. But, those days are over when you just suffered in silence and forgo all good things in life! Hormone Balancing Therapy and Hormone Replacement Therapy are procedures, which deal with the loss of sex hormones during menopause. Go to your doctor for consultation.

2. Exercise:

Yes, you are getting older. But that doesn’t mean you can’t move your body a little! Get up and exercise. Seriously! A large percentage of elderly people are not active enough and this leads to so many health problems. So, go for a morning walk, join a gym, do any physical activity that you like and just keep moving.

3. Diet:

Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Getting older does not mean you can’t eat those dry fruits or that you don’t need the proteins. You need these and more. Include a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Ask your doctor for the supplements you need to take. Take care of your body and nourish it. The key is not to eat less but eat healthy.

4. Sleep:

As we grow older, our sleep hours seem to just take a nose dive! And with menopause, a number of sleep disorders come to haunt us. You feel fatigued, exhausted, tired and downright moody all the time. Blame it on lack of sleep. So make sure you get a good night’s sleep daily.

5. Stress:

Menopause brings with it increased levels of stress. And, this stress contributes to those extra pounds. Join a yoga class, do meditation, enjoy yourself, and do anything that is a stress-buster for you.

Remember, menopause is not the end of life and happiness. Fight back and show it who owns your body, who is the boss! All you need to do is a little work to avoid that weight gain and the problems which come with it.

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Power of Positive Talk & Encouragement

A man was lost while driving through the countryside. As he tried to reach for the map, he accidentally drove off the road into a ditch. Though he wasn't injured, his car was stuck deep in the mud. So the man walked to a nearby farm to ask for help. "Warwick can get you out of that ditch," said the farmer, pointing to a Person standing in a field. The man looked at the Person and looked at the farmer who just stood there repeating, "Yep, old Warwick can do the job." The man figured he had nothing to lose. The two men and the Person made their way back to the ditch. The farmer hitched the Person to the car. With a snap of the reins, he shouted, 

"Pull, Fred! Pull, Jack! Pull, Ted! Pull, Warwick!" Go ahead. And the Person pulled that car right out of the ditch. The man was amazed. He thanked the farmer, patted the mule, and asked, "Why did you call out all of those names before you called Warwick?" The farmer grinned and said, "Old Warwick is blind. As long as he believes he's part of a team, he doesn't mind pulling." You see all it matters is encouragement and a sense of care to say "You can do it". If so, you would witness incredible job

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