Tuesday 28 June 2011

Tips to evade from Heat Rash

Health Tips: Heat rash occurs when an infant's pores become blocked, usually during hot, humid weather.
 Tips to help prevent from heat rash:
  • Dress baby in clothes that are lightweight and made of cotton.
  • Keep baby in an Air-conditioned room during hot weather. Turn on a fan in baby's room when air conditioning isn't available.
  • Skip ointments, creams or powders on baby's skin.
  • Do your best to make sure that baby doesn't get too warm and that the skin stays dry?
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    Tuesday 21 June 2011

    Traveling Despite Asthma and Allergies


    Healthy TipsTraveling can expose you to New Triggers for Allergies and Asthma, but planning ahead can help you Breathe a bit easier while you're away.
    The Asthma & Immunologist offers Travel suggestions:
    • Pack your asthma and allergy meds in carry-on bags, and keep them in their original containers.
    • Continue to take your medications on schedule as directed by your doctor.
    • Prepare for potential problems, such as food allergies.
    • Keep contact information for your allergist and an emergency contact handy.
    • If possible, find an allergist at your travel destination.
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      Tuesday 14 June 2011

      Avoid Back Pain While Travelling in a Car

      HealthnfitnessTips: Traveling long distances in a car can take a Toll on your back. Here is some useful tips to prevent you from the car while Driving or Traveling for a long distances.

      Tips to how keep Back Pain at Bay during a Car Travel:
      • Adjust your seat so you're sitting comfortably close to the wheel, with your knees just higher than your hips.

      • Use a back support.

      • Take Regular Breaks to rest.

      • Stretch your toes, leg muscles and shoulders as you drive.

      • Keep hands on the Steering Wheel at the 3:00 and 7:00 positions, alternating occasionally with the 10:00 and 2:00 positions.

      • Keep a Relaxed Grip on the wheel, occasionally tightening, then loosening, your hold.

      Thursday 9 June 2011

      Identify the Signs of Food Allergy Tips


      Food allergy reactions range from mild to life-threatening, depending on the person.

      Some common warning signs of a Milder Allergic Reaction to food may include:
      • A Tight feeling in the throat, or a hoarse voice.
      • Coughing and Wheezing.
      • Nausea, vomiting or stomach pain.
      • Diarrhea.
      • Hives or Skin Rash.
      • A Tingling sensation on the lips or tongue.
      • Runny nose.
      In more serious cases, food allergy may cause a severe reaction called Anaphylaxis, which may cause a person's breathing pathways to narrow, blood pressure to drop, and tongue to swell. This should be treated as a life-threatening medical emergency.

      Wednesday 1 June 2011

      Useful Tips for Summer Vacation


      With Summer Vacation approaching, parents need to know how to get their children outside and active, instead of spending too much time in front of the Television, computer or video games. Children should get 60 minutes or more of physical activity a day.


      Tips for Limiting TV and hopeful active fun:
      • First, parents need to assess the amount of screen time (TV, Internet, DVD's, video games) they and their children are getting and set limits for everyone in the family. Turn the TV off during mealtime and give all your family members an opportunity to talk about their day.
      • Don't use screen time to reward or punish children because that makes it seem more important than it is. Use praise, encouragement and recognition for children's physical activity.
      • One positive way to use TV is to watch DVDs or videos that feature activities such as dancing, tae kwon do or yoga. When children are watching their favorite shows, encourage them to exercise (i.e. pushups, jumping jacks or crunches) during commercials.
      • Help your children find healthy alternatives to screen time. For example, take them to the park, play outside with them, or help them learn a new sport.
      • Don't allow TVs or computers in children's bedrooms. Kids with TVs in their bedrooms watch as much as 1 1/2 hours more TV than other children.