Study claims: Household chore damaging as smoking 20 cigarettes a day

 

Researchers from universities in Norway recently conducted a study published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine to determine how cleaners may contribute to lung decline over time.

While the short term effects of cleaning chemicals on asthma are becoming increasingly well documented. we lack knowledge of the long term impact. A senior author said that We feared that such chemicals, by steadily causing a little damage to the airways days after day, year after year, might accelerate the rate of lung function decline that occures with age.

The researchers examined the lungs of more than 6200 women and men from 22 health institutions, following them over a course of 20 years. During that time span, the participants were asked if they cleaned their homes and if they were professional cleaners. If so, they were also required to record how much they used typical liquid cleaning products.
After analyzing results, they found that women who cleaned as little as once a week had an accelerated lung decline risk. In fact they said using cleaning products for 20 years is equivalent to smoking 20 cigarettes a day for 10 to 20 years for women. Men who cleaned did not see the same decline as women who cleaned.
The scientist said they were initially shocked by the results,

However, when you think of inhaling small particles from cleaning agents that are meant for cleaning the floor and not your lungs, maybe it is not so supporting after all.

The believe the cleaning chemicals irritate the mucous membranes that line the airways, which cause damage. To lower the risk the British Lung Foundation suggest looking for products that are labeled "allergy friendly" as they have fewer chemicals.

The take home message of this study is that in the long run cleaning chemicals very likely cause rather substantial damage to your lungs, they wrote

"These chemicals are usually unnecessary; microfiber cloths and water are more than enough for most purposes."

Do you have Chesty, dry or tickly cough?

Cough season is upon us and weather it's a chesty, dry or tickly cough you are suffering with, you should visit your GP if any of the following occur.

Rest, drinking plenty of fluids and drinking hot lemon with honey are the best remedies recommended by doctors.

Pharmacists can also advise on the best way to ease symptoms, for example syrups and lozenges. But what symptoms should you look out for if your cough has become more serious, and when should you see a GP?

The NHS says you should visit a GP if the following happens:_
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• You've had a cough for more than three weeks.
• Your cough is very bad or quickly gets worse, for example you have a hacking cough or can't stop coughing.
• You have chest pain.
• You are losing weight for no reason.
• The said of your neck feels swollen and painful. (swollen glands).
• You find it hard or breathe.
• You have a weakened immuned system, for example because of chemotherapy or diabetes.
• See a GP urgently if you are coughing up blood.

Do you have a chesty, dry or tickly cough? It should clear up on its own within three weeks.

 

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A cough is very rarely a sign of something serious like lung, cancer but other than cold or flu other causes include:
Smoking
Heartburn
Allergies (for ample, hay fever)
Infections like bronchitis
Mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose.

Banana Drink That Will Burn Stomach Fat Immediately

Are you one of those people who consume bananas in as great amounts as to even start thinking that they will start growing in your stomach?

Of course, this is a joke, but if you do really consume bananas regularly and in sufficient amounts, your body is going to be thankful to you.

You can use them in different ways, you can consume them raw as a snack or you can consume them in different recipes.

Bananas are often used in smoothies, which, let’s be honest, cannot be that good without bananas.

This time, we give you a recipe for a banana drink that will help you burn your belly fat.

You should know that the results of this drink’s consumption are visible within a week, of course, if you consume it regularly.

It is known that bananas are abundant in potassium. The potassium is necessary to the body for building strong muscles and it is also rather beneficial for getting rid of the toxins from your body.
If you combine bananas with other nutritive substances, they become even more efficient and useful.

Try consuming this drink and boost your metabolism and burn the excess fat. After the consumption of it, you will notice your fat part ways with your belly.

Now, let’s take a look at the recipe.

Ingredients needed:

• One banana
• Half a glass of low-fat yogurt (or fat-free one), make sure you use the Greek yogurt
• a quarter tablespoon of ginger powder
• two tablespoons of Whey powder
• one tablespoon of coconut oil
• two tablespoons of flax seed

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients together and blend them using a blender. When you’re done with that, pour the drink in a glass, drink it and take pleasure in this fantastic drink.

It is recommended that you drink this mixture in the morning. It will supply your body with numerous nutrients and energy and it will improve your day and your daily mood.

Keep up to your current diet, but enrich it with this beverage.

Back pain and fatigue Symptoms could be warning sign of THIS form of arthritis

Arthritis inflammation of the join and back pain are symptoms of long term chronic condition.

The condition is three more times as common in men than women and symptoms tend to develop gradually, sometimes over many years.
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Now experts have revealed the pain and the extreme tiredness which the condition causes can have a major impact on quality of life for people with the condition. Scientist said this suggests new approaches to treating painful condition may be needed. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) causes back pain, stiffness, fatigue and impaired mobility that develops over time.
There is no cure for AS at the moment. However, a new study has shed light on some of the most prevalent modifiable factors that predict a poor quality of life in people with ankylosing spondylitis.
The University of Aberdeen research has indicated that some of these factors which include pain, fatigue and poor physical function are currently better monitored than others.
The study analysed data from 959 patients involved in Scotland Registry for Ankylosing Spondylitis which collected clinical and patient reported data on ankylosing spondylitis from across #Scotland.

Ankylosing spondylitis: Symptoms include fatigue

However, given the important role they play in patients quality of life it could be beneficial for these trends to be monitored more closely.

The researchers said."

 These findings provide evidence that in-addition to traditional clinical targets (BASDAI, BASFI and BASMI) focus on non specific symptoms ( chronic widespread pain and fatigue) perhaps with non pharmacological therapies may yield improvements in quality of life."


Dr. Devi Rani Sagar research liaison manager at Arthritis Research United Kingdom said, "

Ankylosing spondyloathritis is an incredibly painful condition which affects two hundred thousand people in the United Kingdom and can dramatically reduce a persons quality of life, making everyday activities such as walking to the shops and standing in the kitchen extremely difficult."

This new study demonstrates the impact that pain and fatigues can have on quality of life for people with this condition and that monitoring these symptoms may help to give indication of the success of treatments.
We welcome more research to find effective ways to reduce pain and fatigue to help make everyday life better for people with arthritis. Woman's arthritis symptoms were cured with miracle device p[previously used on horses.

What is Dandruff?

Dandruff involves flakes of skin that collect in the hair.

Dandruff is a condition of the scalp that causes flakes of skin to appear. It is accomplained by itching.

Facts on Dandruff:

Here are key points about dandruff.
Dandruff is a common condition but it can be embarrassing and difficult to treat.
It is not related to hygiene but washing and brushing the air can help remove old skin flakes.
Risk factors include having certain or medical conditions and the used of inappropriate hair products.
Various treatments are available over the counter but more severe cases should be seen by doctor.

Causes:

• The exact causes of dandruff are unknown.
• One theory is that it is linked to hormone as it often begins around the time of Puberty.
• Here we look ten more possible factors.

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Seborrheic dermatitis: 

• People with seborrheic dermatitis have irritated oil skin and they are more likely to have dandruff.
• Seborrheic dermatitis affects many areas of the skin including the backs of the ears the breastbone eyebrows and the sides of the nose.
• The skin will be red greasy and covered with flaky white or yellow scales.
• Seborrheic dermatitis is closely linked with Malassezia a fungus that normally lives on the scalp to and feeds on the oils that the hair follicles secrete.
• It does not usually cause a problem but in some people it becomes overactive, causing the scalp be become irritated and to produce extra skin cells.
• As these extra skin cells die and fall of they mix with the oil from the hair and scalp forming dandruff.

Not enough hair brushing:

• Combing or brushing the hair regularly reduces the risk of the dandruff because it aides in the normal shedding skin.

Yeast:

• People who are sensitive to yeast have a slightly higher chance of dandruff so yeast may play a part. Dandruff is often worse during the winter month and better the weather is warmer.
• This may be because ultraviolet A (UVA) light from the sun counteracts the yeast.

Dry Skin:

• People with dry skin are more likely to have dandruff. Cold winter air combined with overheated rooms is a common cause of itchy, flaking skin.
• Dandruff that stems from dry skin tends to have smaller, non oily flakes.

Shampooing and skin care products:

• Certain hair care products can trigger a red itchy, scaling scalp. Frequent shampooing may cause dandruff as it can irritate the scalp.

Certain skin conditions:

• People with psoriasis, eczema and some other skin disorders tend to get dandruff more frequently than others. Tinea capitis a fungal infection also known as scalp ringworm can cause #dandruff. 
• Medical conditions: -
• Adults with Parkinson's disease and some other neurological illness are more prone to dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
• One study found that between 30 to 83 percent of people with HIV have sebrrheic dermatitis, compare with 3 to 5 percent in the general population.

Diet:

• Not consuming enough foods that contains zinc, Vitamins B and some types of fats may increase the risk.

Mental Stress:

• There may be link between stress and many skin problems.

Age:

• Dandruff is more likely from adolescence through middle age, although it can be lifelong. it affects men more than women, possible for reasons related to hormones.