Are you happy? Tips to Unlock your Happiness.

Last night, I had an urge for the yummy Ice-cream Faluda ( a mixture of ice-cream, vermicelli, red syrup, nuts and all), but the situation doesn't seem to be i my favor. As nobody is around to console my craving past midnight. Everybody except me was snoozing.
I know, this used to happened with me fortnightly and most of the time an hour later, I was finishing up, sipping the last bit of faluda mix.(Thanks, Almighty). but this doesn't seem to be happening lately so I begin controlling my intention and start thinking on the other side of the fence(read Faluda craving) and practically say no to myself. After pondering for a bit I realized that this attitude is just lending me a few moments of joy but as it is over, I am back to the previous state, even the sweet taste of the faluda had turned bitter.
So actually
What is this?
Am I actually craving for happiness?
Does I am getting lasting happiness from this?

Well, we all work for the happiness and peace, we raise our family to be grateful, we live to squeeze Happiness from our crazy schedule but not just the labile one but everyone is looking for the happiness that is evergreen, the one that gives us internal contentment and lends our soul at eternal peace.

Is ice cream giving us lasting Happiness?

Over the years, the writers have saints have looked for Happiness and peace in the caves, on the mounds, Neuroscientists have  fizzled over the Hormonal side playing with the ups and downs of various hormones(OXYTOCIN, SEROTONIN, DOPAMINE), modern day writers have offered many different theories on how to niche out happiness while living in the era of uncertainty. But the essence of their work come out to a point that the source of eternal, everlasting, never dying happiness comes from the simple way of SHARING, offering some of your Bounties to others, rescheduling your priorities for others without guilt. In return what you get is what that is most sought after, the HAPPINESS, Contentment, the bouncing Feeling of Sustained Joy. Deep inside you know that doing these small deeds of Greatness, showing love through your words opens the flow of Hearty Happiness.

It comes when you drop a nibble or leftover on the floor, a bird instantly picks it up bringing a toothless grin on your kid's face, making you happier than ever.
When someone remarked you"May God Reward You", you instantly begin to feel rewarded in the core of your heart, your self-esteem pinnacles.It magnifies every time when you reflect back upon it, carving an everlasting mark of Happiness on your heart.
Looking your life from the other's frame of reference, helping others by nurturing love, ever growing your task list by lending your time to listens to other's worries so that you are living your life to the fullest. In fact, by doing this you are developing your inner self, adding value to your life, to be happier, more successful and more satisfied. Unleash some more happiness by following these more tips.

Be Generous:

Being generous with your words, with your actions doesn't cause you a fortune but the lightening face, the thankful glance will become a source of constant joy and Happiness. In the long run, you will be treated in the same way.

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10 Easy Tips for the Healthy Tummy

In this age of global anxiety and stress, taking proper meals has never been a priority, making everybody falling a victim of the stomach bugs in their lifetime which is quite annoying and troublesome. This is mostly due to our own dietary upsets or bizarre eating habits.
 If we follow a regular eating schedule and a few restrictions in our diet, we can live with the healthy tummy in our life. Here are my 10 simple Tips for living with the Healthy Tummy,follow and enjoy the life.

• Never take a shower after the meal. Try to do breakfast after the bath.
• Avoid taken steaming food as it will cause undue burden on the stomach.
• Try to avoid drinking water with the meal. Quench your thirst by drinking at least half an hour before or after the meal.
• Don’t talk a lot while chewing and never do a quarrel.
• Drink milk sip by sip and never take a large gulp.
• Always Clean \ gargle your mouth after eating, it will disinfect the mouth.

• Try to take a nap for 10 to 15 minutes after the lunch. Never start working after the meal and never sleep with your belly down after eating.
• Try to take dinner at 8-9 pm. Delaying taking meal (dinner) hinders the absorption of food leading to constipation.
• If you are suffering from bloating, avoid meal for a next time but fruits and vegetables can be taken.
• Avoid taking cold drinks, chilled water and other cold beverages with meal. It will solidify the fat content in the meal affecting the wall of stomach causing uclers etc

Eating less and walk more is the golden rule for a healthy and happy life.
Eat healthy and Stay Healthy.

Diabetes: Are you facing these fads?

#diabetes

No, No! I can’t take this sweet, I am Diabetic.

This a very common hearing these days.

Diabetes aka Sugar is a household name these days. You must agree with me that there is not a single brown house on the road where a Diabetic patient is not residing. But things have gone far beyond.Yesterday, my maid who is in late forty’s, had become sweaty while washing utensils in the kitchen. Although, she was illiterate but quite knowledgeable about her symptoms, instantly asked for some sweet.

When settled, we enquired about her condition, her reply left us in great awe.

“Sister! I have sugar (Diabetes) and was having low Sugar Symptoms.”    

Diabetes and Obesity are two Epidemics of the 21^st century. November 14 "the World Diabetes Day” marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting who discovered Insulin as a Treatment of Diabetes along with Charles Best. The theme of this year (2014-2016) is “Healthy living and
Diabetes”.77% of the Diabetics come from the low and middle income countries. As Diabetes is causing a major global burden, healthy lifestyle changes are the key to prevent 70% of the cases.

There is a long running debate about the Dietary concerns among the Diabetics.As they have to be little selective about their eating habits, there is a lot of confusion among the masses about what to eat & what to avoid?

Following are some of the common questions encountered by the physicians from the Diabetics.

Question #1: Are low carbs best for Diabetics?

Myth Solved.

This is a common misconception among the people. They worry a lot about the carbs content in their meal. Remember Diabetes doesn’t mean to curb the carb completely from your diet.

The best choice is to take the complex carbohydrate which are abundant in all natural products like Fresh vegetables, Fruits, Whole Grains, Nuts. These items contain the large amount of fibre which delays the absorption of a meal from the gut preventing the after meal sugar spikes in the blood.

Question #2: Is skipping the breakfast lowers my Blood Sugar level?

Myth Solved.
A study (2013) about the people who didn’t take their Breakfast, found out that they tend to have higher levels of insulin and blood sugar after the lunch for few hours.

A healthy Breakfast (comprising of protein and healthy fats) helps stabilizing the blood sugar level and keep you full throughout the day.

Question #3: Are Artificial Sweeteners Healthy?

Myth Solved:
It is reported in Health Day that long term use of Artificial Sweeteners(Saccharine) are more likely to have higher Fasting Blood Glucose levels. 1 or 2 tabs a day is enough to keep you safe at the harbour.

Question #4: Are Sugar Free Diet are good enough to eat?

Myth Solved:

Each of us whether or not diabetic, is taken up by the storm of Diet Foods. Be it a Diet Soft Drink any Diet Sweet. The bakers at the sweet shop add a lot of Fat (ghee) in order to balance the lack of Sugar.

In a journal of Nutrition study from 2011 states that higher level of fat in the blood affects body’s ability to clear sugar from the blood as well.

Question #5: Is Tea Beneficial for Diabetics?

Myth Solved:

Yes it is! Wow! Great news but not to forget that health benefits of Tea comes From Green and Black Tea, not the Milky Brew which we commonly sips away. It is found out that Tea improves the sensitivity in type 2 Diabetes. It also lowers the risks of certain other diseases like Blood pressure, Cancer and Heart Diseases.

Questions #6: Is Bitter Gourd / Grape fruit help in decreasing the Sugar?

Myth Solved:

This concept is pretty viral here in Pakistan. People consider that Diabetes is due to high sugar and gourd (karela) has a lot of bitterness in it.So they both have a fight in the tummy and eventually the bitter gourd wins .This is Ridiculous. Bitter Gourd and other vegetables are beneficial as they contain complex Carbohydrate preventing the glucose spikes in the blood after the meal.

These are some of the many misunderstood facts about Diabetes.

Awareness and education are the key factors getting the best control of Blood glucose levels. It should be the priority of all Diabetics to be crystal clear about their Diet Plan. A registered dietitian give you the best personalized advice.

Staying physically active and indulging into healthy eating habits promises a healthy long life.

Stay healthy and Stay Aware.

10 Healthy Winter Snacks

Wow! The Winter is just about to open its wonders now.

Winter hit our lives with various delicious delicacies. Mouthwatering sweet treats like Carrot Halwa, Dry fruits Panjeeri( Suji Mix ), Chanay ki Dall ka Halwa(Gram lentil Fudge) are in demand.They tickle and test the taste buds of every weight watcher.

Delicious Halwas

Are they healthy enough to be indulged? Or they are just packing us with some extra pounds and bulging fat pockets which are than to be worked upon when the Sun shines bright and the Clouds part. Isn’t it? This is what happens with most of us when we mindlessly immerse ourselves in various high sugar and high fat treats of winter.

I know, winter is the motivational killer. Our desire to remain healthy drops with the temperature outside. Nobody wants to leave the coziness of the warm blanket just to go for peeling some pomegranate or to show of some creativity with the veggies when a large variety of snacks are available on the bed side to munch on. Not only the unhealthy food choices are easy but they also tantalize our taste buds and make us asking for more due to their high sugar & salt content, finally leading to difficulty in putting on the old clothes.

Facts about Snacks:

Snacking is often a misunderstood term. Most of us experience pangs of guilt on hearing this word and reminds us of the shops with various frying items are prepared amidst of all unhealthy and untidy surroundings.But is not true at all. Here are some snacking Do’s & Don’ts.

Snacking Do’s	Snacking Don’ts
Many experts suggest to have many smaller meals as snacks to get better control of weight . Limit yourself to a single serving. The key to have healthy snack is to plan ahead. Keep the fiber loaded food in sight. This will help to prevent binge on unhealthy food. Be consistent. Don’t get bored .Stick to it.	Mind it, Snack doesn’t serve to replace the meal. Snacking is not Grazing i.e mindless eating Avoid processed food, artificial color, flavors, highly refined foods. Avoid Simple carbs like breads, pastries, as they can rapidly converted into Glucose causing a spike in the blood sugar levels.

Winter Healthy Options:

Now comes the favorite part, What are the healthy Winter choices available that will makes waves in the heart ? & also not adding a coat of extra fatty layer, keeping you Skinny and Shining.

#health in a tray

1. Warm Milk and Honey:

Nothing can be more healthy and nutritious than the warm glass of Milk with honey and sprinkled cinnamon in a cold chilly morning. You can feel the warmth pouring inside you with every sip of it. Go and cherish the best moments of life this Winter.

2. Soups:

Soups of different varieties are one of the wonderful options in cold season.

They are easy to prepare and can be enjoyed by the whole family. It also protects you from the respiratory ailments associated with the chilly season.

3. Boiled Eggs

For the egg eating chaps, just boiling an egg for the snack is a rapid treat which not only provide extra protein but also curb the hunger pangs for a while.

4. Chickpeas:

Roasted and Baked Chick peas with the right spices(salt chilli, cumin) are the perfect alternative to the crispy chips and crackers.

5. Vegetables And Fruits:

Nothing can make us negate the health benefits of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. They are loaded with Essential nutrients like Minerals , Vitamins, Anti- oxidants, Fiber, Right kind of sugars. Nature has provided us with a lot of variety to choose from. A fresh colorful bowl of diced Apples, boiled carrot Sticks, Celery, turnips, kiwis can be more appealing than anything else. You can have a lot of fun by just adding a little creativity to it and enjoy.

Delicious Dry Fruits

6. Dry Fruits:

Dry fruits are the true feast of winter. They provide us with the right mount of fuel needed as they are loaded with Good Fats. They are opted as a great Snack for their property to provide warmth to the body.

7. Corns:

Just air pop your corns or toss with the tea spoon of sesame oil and a pinch of salt. They are good for the midafternoon crash to the refrigerator.

8. Oat Meal:

Steaming and nutritious bowl of Oatmeal sprinkled with Chocolate Chips are the quick, perfect snack for any time of the day. You can read more about it Give your Breakfast a Boost!

9. Seeds:

Roasted Pumpkin & Sesame seeds are the renowned snacks in freezing temperatures. Sesame seeds are known to possess anticancer properties whereas Pumpkin seeds are best to knockout the mood swings associated with chilled winter.

Super Food

10. Beans:

Beans are truly the wonder food. They are not only the Meat Substitute but also known to provide protection against various chronic ailments like Diabetes, Heart diseases.

Snacking is actually immersing into the fresh colorful  food which will not only boost your overall health but also contribute to keep all the vital organs fully functional. Snacking  is actually the missing touch that will facilitate us achieving ours weight loss goals.

Stay Healthy & Stay aware.

Tips to Prevent Breast Cancer

Asalamolikum/Good Morning

Cancer

Cancer is a dreadful word almost equivalent to Death. With Cancer What comes in your mind?
A debilitated person lying in the bed whose head is shaved off, with so many gloomy faces around him/her, only hoping for some miracle to happen.Cancer is such a horrific disease that has claim millions of lives.
But this is not in case of Breast Cancer, the statistics are rapidly changing. Due to the explosion in Research and Discoveries, Breast cancer outcome is not, what 20 years ago. It mainly depends on how Early one catch it? The early the detection, the better are the chances of survival.

Pink Ribbon

Breast Cancer:

It is the 2nd most common cancer among the females. It begins in the Breast tissue that is made up of glands for Milk production(lobules)and a duct that connects the lobules to the nipple. All women are at risk. Remember that 75% of the women who have been diagnosed with it don't have any family history of Breast Cancer. Treatment options manly depends on the Stage at which the female is diagnosed.

 Now the question is what we can do if we(Alhamdolillah) don't fall the victim of such calamity?

Here are few guidelines which will help most of us to stay aware.

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Guidelines:

Awareness is the key to be Safe and Healthy.

Breast Self Examination(BSE)

All females of reproductive age should do the Breast Self  Examination. The best time is to do 7 to 10 days after the start of the period. Here I am quickly outlining the BSE but the proper method should be for an website like WGCAF                  .

Look at your Breast from the Front, Right and left by placing and pressing your hands on the Hips then finally Leaning Forward and Swinging from side to side.

Everybody is well aware of their bodies .Any change in Shape,Skin changes, Nipple distortion and a Lump makes one,s headlight blinks twice. 

Feel the Breasts by using the pads of the fingers pressing and covering the breast gently and firmly in Lengthwise and in circles covering the whole Breast from the armpit to the Breast bone and to the collar bone above.

There are certain factors which we can adopt to avoid the Risks of Breast cancer.

Weight Control:

Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle. Regular Exercise with adequate Body Weight drops the chances of having the Breast Cancer.

Cut Down Excessive Fat:

Refrain yourself from excessive Fat intake as too much Fat converts precursors into Estrogen leading to the development of cancer in the Older women.

Childbirth:

Taking Oral Contraceptive Pills to avoid Pregnancy and delaying the Birth of the first Child is also found to be contributing towards the development of Breast Cancer.

Breast feeding:

Breast feeding in our society is considered a norm(thanks). Breast feeding every child not only protects the mother from cancer but also keep the baby away from various gastric upsets.

Breast Cancer Prevention

The rule of the thumb is Prevention is better than cure.

Early Detection,Prompt medical attention are the milestones to Cure. With the development of new technology, a new Targeted Therapy with the Drug HERCEPTIN brings new hope to the cure.

As October is the Breast Cancer Awareness month let us promise ourselves that we will

1. Learn and do the proper BSE(Breast Self Examination) regularly once a month.
2. Ladies greater than 40 years of age should have a Mammogram once a year.
3. We should aim to spread Awareness about it among our relatives and fellows to knock out the disease. 

 Stay Healthy and Stay Aware

Beware of Dogs: 5 Preventive Tips of Rabies everybody should know

Asalamoalikum/Good Morning

Rabies, a viral disease caused by the bite or scratch of a Rabid animal, is 100% preventable.It is similar to Death sentence if untreated. Majority of the Rabies deaths occur in our part of the world.

It is also known as Hydrophobia because the patient develops an intense fear of water.

What prompts me to share some information about Rabies is a heart touching  real life incident of a small village kid who is an unaware victim of this.

Salim(name changed) is an apple's of his parent's eye as he is the first male child in the family. His giggles and laughs were well known in the whole neighborhood One day he got bitten by some stray mad dog,being so terrified he is unable to tell his parents about the accident and develops flu like symptoms which nobody bothers to notice. Until the furious symptoms develop, it was too late to be shifted to any nearby hospital and died due to share negligence.

Rabid Bat

As more common in the village area, it is also referred as the Neglected disease of the poor population where Vaccine and Antibody are not readily available.
It is caused by the attack of a foaming mad dog (most common in the local scene) usually attacking the kids of 5 to 15 years of age.
Following are the ways to prevent the fatal yet avoidable disease.

1. Avoid contact with the animals you don't know.
2. Pre exposure vaccination should be done of all the high risk individuals including Laboratory workers, Zoo keepers, Travelers who spend time in the Rural areas, Vets and others who work closely with pets.
3. Call or visit the near by health care center as soon as any serious bite from the animal.
4. Wash the wound immediately with Soap and Water thoroughly after the contact.
5. Vaccinate the domestic animals.

Although research is going on to cure the the Late Stages of Rabies, no definite treatment is available once the furious symptoms develops.
Please feel free to share any update on the disease.
Stay aware and Stay Healthy.

World Heart Day:5 BEST FUNNY QUOTES ABOUT HEART.

Asalamoalikum\Good Morning.

As the World Heart Day is approaching on 29 of September this year, reminds me
                                        Can the heart be only a sign of terror?
People who claims to posses heart, working hard to keep it Healthy,
Modifying their Lifestyles,
Limiting the intake of various greasy stuff ,
Walking Miles,
Involving themselves in heart racing exercises called as CARDIO etc
Definitely NOT!

Heart is a place where ALLAH S W T resides, it is a symbol of LOVE, emblem of KINDNESS and also nurtures SATISFACTION and HAPPINESS.
Here are some funny sayings about Heart giving us the other side of the picture..

1. Don't break any body's Heart, they have only one, Break their Bones, they have 206.
   
2. People say you can't live without LOVE, I think OXYGEN is more Important.
   
3. Dear Heart! please Stop getting involved in everything. Your job is to pump Blood, THAT'S IT!
   
4. I Love you with all my BUTT, i would say Heart but my BUTT is bigger.
   
5. Every time i look at the Keyboard i see U and I always together.  

BE KIND TO YOUR HEART AND STOP WORRYING ABOUT THE THINGS WHICH IS OUT OF CONTROL. LET'S ALLAH (S W T) HANDLES THEM.

Detoxifying your Life with Citrus

Asalamoalikum/ Good Morning.

Citrus fruits are the tropical blessings of the nature available in different forms through out the year in our part of the world. They are not  just the juicy, delicious treat  but are loaded with healthy goodness which are usually not widely appreciated.

Half cut citrus is a source of inspiration for me through years and years, it reminds me of the Spokes of the wheel, Sun and Sunlight.
Lemon, Lime, Oranges, Grapefruit, Fruitell are all part of the citrus family widely available here within the reach of both rich and the poor. There can be a thousand marvelous recipes with them, they can be employed as a magical ingredient to anything one can imagine, whether it is a mouth watering Marmalades, tarts, Cakes or it can be used as apart of a Preservative, Disinfectant,  Perfumes or any Refreshing Salads, Dressings for weight watchers. Garlands or Wreaths of the lime are also available on special request. Lemon peel is also works as Candles.

These magical juicy pouches are considered as ALL STAR Fruit, as they contain a special biochemical Compound called FLAVONOIDS, which are considered as ANTI-CANCEROUS.
For Weight watchers lemon and lemon juice are the important part of the menu.
Grape fruit are the rich Source of Vitamin C which is essential for bone forming Collagen and helps in the absorption of Iron.
Citruses are also found to be very useful for  Diabetics as they help in controlling the raised blood sugar levels.
Instead of Tea and Fizzy drinks a Lemon squeezed in a glass of water with leaves of Mint in it is not only Thirst Quenching but also Refreshing.
Lemon juice mixed with water is also used for cleaning the Jewelry.
Now I am sharing an important Recipe to purify yourself after a full fledged Holiday. This I called as DETOX WATER. Its ingredients are:

• 2-3 table spoons of Lemon Juice
• Filtered Water
• Pinch of salt.
• Slices of Cucumber, Lemon Slices with peel

This will flush all the junk from the body keeping hearty and Light throughout the day.
Now go and grab the one you like and enjoy the natural boosters.

10 Tips to boost your Daily Routine

10 Best Tips to boost your Daily Routine.

Habits are the ways which we repeatedly do. It is a common saying that

“ First we make our habits than our habits made us”

They have profound effect on our life and relationships. Following are the some easy going tips which truly give a pop up and refreshing effect to our stagnant life and also help us to be a better person and a good Muslim.
 

Kids

1. Sleep

Seep is the integral part of our routine. Studies recommend to have a 6-7 hours sleep. An uninterrupted good night sleep boosts up energy levels and mood. Make a habit of giving a signal to your brain at maghrib (sunset) that you are going to sleep at 10 pm or 11 pm. Put of all the gadgets and devices half an hour before your sleep time.

2. Recite the Holy Book

We  as Muslim recite our holy book but the idea is develop a morning ritual before engaging into any other activity. Dot it daily you will notice that the whole day will be quite different and blissful from the previous one.

3. Work out / Exercise

Twice a day workout is the best thing for boost up your energy levels. Even a simple brisk walk for 30 minutes is a way to keep apart a number of diseases and your weight in control. It is also boost the self confidence and is known to cure mild to moderate depression.

4   4. Drink a lot of water

Don’t wait yourself to be thirsty to drink water. Drink before the urge and in small gulps otherwise it will quite nauseating to drink again and again.

5   5. Never skip the Breakfast

Breakfast as it is the most important meal of the day to keep the energy levels constant throughout the day but mind you I am talking about a healthy Breakfast. Oatmeal and porridge should be the not to omit part of the breakfast.

6   6. Rest of the Meal Plan

Indulge as many vegetable and fruits in your diet as you can because they not only make you full and relive your urge to eat more but also provides with the necessary nutrition’s and maintain weight, making you and your weight machine happy. Also Meat and Meat products should be limited to once a week.

Happiness

7  7. Take Dinner Early

Now there comes the dinner which should be light and taken at least two hours before sleep. This will give enough time to the body to digest it preventing heart burn.

8    8. . Be Positive

Try to be a person who face any situation with
 “ AH what an opportunity !” rather than “ My ! What a Problem !”

Every situation behaves like we dealt it. Consider that every person has difficulties but who greet them cheerfully will be the winner in the end. Count your blessings every day this will be push you to next step.

9   9. Meditate

Give yourself sometime just before sleep to mediate. Close the door take deep breaths and think about the whole day, yourself, your achievements and goals.

1   10. Get back to your Goals 

Last but not least, there are situations and happenings where we all lost our daily routine but the best person is who revert back to his routine as soon as possible. Stick to it.

Wish you all good health because without this bounty we cant enjoy the blessings of our life.
Feel free to share these tips  to our friends and family and place the print out of them in a location where you can review them daily.

Stay Healthy and Stay Aware 

How Do I Get Motivated?

Asalamoalikum /Good Morning

We are addicted to our Thoughts,we can't change anything if we can't change our thinking

Change in life

After a long pause from work, now it time to get into scene, but how to overcome the fears of negative beliefs The answer comes from within.

 Need a change

Yes I got the answer A change in the daily routine.As we all know, the change is the most difficult part of Life.

Now there comes a battery of questions how to get motivated for a change?

A change is the most permanent thing in Life,it is the  force which keeps you moving like you want to change your home(a common thing) for which you need to have a higher salary job for which you might switch your job so you have move ahead.

Now how you cope with the change?

Below are some tips to consider:

Positivity

Accept the Responsibility.

Make a mind that whatever will be the  consequences I will be responsible.Be confident. Be the one to get most of your life.

Redefine your Thinking.

Stop thinking about the negativity of the change. Redirect your thinking and beliefs that this change will definitely boost my life and illuminate my life 

Willingness.

Yes I need to have a change is the must statement to begin with If one gets excited reading a positive story and decided to change but without deep down willingness one is unable to stand on that road for long.

Never give up

Be Slow and Steady

Don't have high expectation in the beginning Change will  have a positive impact on the long run. It is not magical wand which will change the scene in an instant. Always remember the golden rule 

"Slow and Steady wins the race"
so, all in all, a positive rather optimistic approach with the courage to hold the responsibility and willingness in the long run will definitely help the one to be on the success road.

Tips to avoid Malaria in Pregnancy

Asalamoalikum /Good Morning.

Malaria is a serious but completely preventable disease caused by a parasite that infects a particular mosquito which feeds on human blood. It can be sometimes fatal if not treated promptly and wisely.

Infants, children and Pregnant women are mostly at risk because of their decreased immunity.
Now the question is how to prevent malaria? as it poses severe health risk to the pregnant woman more over  if she is expecting her first child. Currently no vaccine is available but various easy going measures can be taken to avoid the danger of malaria.

If a pregnant woman in taking an unavoidable trip to any exotic destination which is endemic for malaria, take the following steps:

1. Arm yourself with the knowledge about the area you are travelling like marshy places, breeding season, open localities etc, so one should avoid going there.
2. Protective measures:  Keep all the doors and windows  closed and properly netted.It should be insecticide-treated and without holes..
3. Keep the Air conditioning on as it as mosquitoes can't withstand the cool breeze.
4. Clothing: Try to wear loose long sleeved, all covered clothing while going outdoor.
5. Mosquito Repellent: Any exposed area should be applied with Sunscreen first than the mosquito repelling lotion.
6. Stay indoor: especially at dawn and dusk..
7. Awareness: Be aware of any fever like symptoms, sweating, chills.Don't panic.Visit the nearby physician. The type of malaria medication differ according to the area of travel.

The main outcome of malaria in pregnant woman is Maternal Anaemia which can itself leads to several complications like Low Birth Weight Babies .
Remember that Prevention is better than Cure. However, if any mommy is a resident of the malaria endemic area, nothing to worry about, full therapeutic Course of antimalarial medicine is given at routine medical visits known as Intermittent Preventive Treatment which is quite successful.
However, the need of the day is to raise Awareness and Education among the population who are the main victim of this insect-borne disease as this is completely preventable  by cleaning our surroundings and by adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Stay Healthy and Stay Aware

World Health Day: 10 best ways to stay Healthy and Safe

Asalamoalikum/Good morning

Food Safety is the theme of this year World Health Day embarking to educate the masses about the criteria of safe & reliable food.

World Health Day

How do we consider our food safe? there could be many answers. Below are top 10 tips to be sure that what we are munching is safe and up to the standards.

1. Always wash your hands before holding what you are about to eat.It is Sunnah as well prevent the food from being contaminated.But be careful not to rub hands with towel afterwards  
2. Drink water a lot but be sure that it is at least boiled for 30 minutes at 16 degree Fahrenheit, many potent bacterial toxins are inactivated by boiling.
3. Try to buy fruits, veggies and other items from reliable shop. Always visits the bazaars when the fresh stock arrives.

   

   Wash Thoroughly

4. Never be in a hurry to indulge yourself.Relax and take a look on the labels of the prepared food. Avoid the alien food contents.
5. Always make a habit to check the expiry of the packaged food.
6. Keep the raw food separated from the cooked food.Meat and meat related products are separated to avoid the danger of contamination.
7. Proper storage and refrigeration is necessary to prevent the growth of various pathogens.
8. Refrigerated food should be utilized and consumed within 4 hours of power outage. However frozen food is more reliable to eat.

   

   Fresh Fruits

9. Never taste food to determine its safety.
10. Never keep the cooked food outside the refrigerator for long periods in hot summer season.

Healthy, Properly handled and cooked food is the surest way to a healthy living. Hope these tips helps you to enjoy a safe life.


Eat Healthy and Stay Healthy

International day of Happiness: 7 Best Ways of Happiness

Asalamoalikum/Good Morning

International day of Happiness

This year International day of Happiness has been celebrated on 20th of March. The main idea is to make not only 20th March the #happiest day of our life but each & every day should be more cherished and lively than the previous one. United Nations Secretary General  Ban Ki-Moon shares that:
"I wish everyone around the world a very happy International Day of Happiness!
The pursuit of happiness is serious business. Happiness for the entire human family is one of the main goals of the United Nations"

On This International Day Of Happiness, I want to share the Seven easy ways of happiness are

7 Best Ways of Happiness

Be happy yourself and keep others happy by following these steps.

5 Best Ways to stay Motivated

Asalamolikum/Good Morning

After a long off from the work especially the net,i am on the road.The absence is not the holiday or something,its the way to be productive,(in a better sense)
By Almighty's Grace ,i am here again to share, to modify with a fresh mind.

Life

 Motivation or inspiration is a must to keep life on gear.It is as essential as oxygen to trees.It acts as a pushing force to keep oneself moving.

It can be a simple happening or an example from the near one.problems ,difficulties are with everyone.The difference is that either they took u or you play with them.There are some simple ways to stay motivated.

1. EXERCISE:This really have a positive effect  not only your body but your mind also.A simple walk is the best time to think about yourself and plan for a day.It boosts the positivity within yourself.Getting into the BEST physical condition can enhance your creativity several times.
2. SMILE OFTEN:It is a common saying that it takes only 14 muscles to smile.Smile is the commonest and cheapest gift which can be offered to others.One of the best Stress releasing medicine offered for free.The best practise is to look  upon yourself into the mirror Smiling.Believe me it works.
3. THINK LESS:Abrupt thinking can distract you from your goals making you gloomy
4. THANK OFTEN:Thanking often creates a feeling of satiety and start the chain of positive energy flowing around you.  
5. FOCUS:Last but not the least make a Not To Do List.Too many distractions merely waste your energy You cant be available to everyone at any time..Focusing yourself to the particular goal helps you be on the track.

Stay Healthy and Stay Aware.

World Immunization Week: You should have a shot soon if ?

Asalamoalikum/Good Morning

World Immunization Week

Thinking of a vaccine reminds most of us a well decorated room with  lots of mobiles(wall hangings) and cartoon characters amidst which a  female nurse was bending over the kid trying to get a fine moment of time where she can just jab at the child's arm. .Now there comes a teary eyed kid with all the bad emotions for the nurse.

vaccination

This is the most common envision of the Vaccination but there is the other side of the story as well that is Vaccination in adults is as important and mandatory as in children.
As the World Immunization Week is around with the theme "Are You Up to Date" makes one ponder to get the belated shot as soon as possible not only the children but Adults also. As Vaccination provides the protection against many diseases in the most Successful and Cost effective way, the launch of the Immunization App by the WHO will help its users to be up to date with the upcoming shot. Now the question arises who should be Vaccinated?

• If you are a Kid less than Five Years of age then your parents must be taking you to the Vaccination center according to the Schedule.
• If you work in the Health Care Profession: As Health care Professionals are exposed to  all sorts of potential infections as well as various body fluids and blood. They should be up to date with the annual Influenza , MMR, Hep B and Hep A vaccinations in particular.
• If you are a avid traveler and planning the holidays at the Sub Saharan lands of Africa and Tropical South America, then Yellow Fever Vaccination is a must.
• If you plan to pay Pilgrimage to the Holy Lands of Makkah, Madinah, then Saudi Arabian govt requires to have the Meningococcal vaccination especially during the hajj season.
• IF you are suffering from certain Medical conditions like Chronic Heart Disease, Diabetes mellitus, Lung Disease or a Smoker than a Pneumococcal shot and annual Influenza shot can prevent serious seasonal, meningitis and blood infections.

  

  Flu Shot

• Pregnant women should have a Tdap vaccine during the 27 to 37 week gestation to protect the baby from Whooping Cough.
• Patients who are at risk of certain cancers like Cervical and Liver cancers should have Hep B and HPV vaccination done.
• Hep A and Hep B shots should be administered to the illicit Injection Drug Abusers.
• Persons who are  fond of pets and constantly in contact with them should be  up to date in regards of vaccination. 

Stay Healthy Stay Aware !!!

How to Prevent Malaria in Children? : Checklist

Asalamoalikum/Good Morning

Malaria is a serious blood disease that is particularly dangerous to children due to their immature immunity.

It is mostly transmitted by the bite of an infected female mosquito however infected blood transfusion and contaminated syringes and needles are also responsible for malaria propagation..

World Malaria Day

Efforts are being  undertaken to make the malaria the disease of  the past by raising awareness among the masses through campaigns and by distributing informative literature. As Malaria is one of the top most killer of children the basic measures should be known to every mom to  keep their children safe from Malaria.

Baby well covered

 

Here are few simple measures which should be practised by every mom at home:

• Buy a mosquito net at the first instance. A net with small meshes, no holes and be able to tucked under the bed is the best choice.
• The child should be well covered while sleeping. A light coloured long sleeved shirt, pant and socks/ covered shoes is the ideal night suit.
• Insect proofing all the sleeping rooms by covering the windows, doors, small ventilators in the wash rooms toilets with gauze.

mosquito net

• Use of insect repellents over the exposed areas of the body, Be aware of any allergic reactions (rashes , itching etc). Don't apply over the cuts, wounds on very small babies.
• Keep the room airy and well lit because mosquito are unable to withstand the fast breeze
• Most important, keep all the medicines, sprays and other dangerous aerosols out of reach of children,
• If the child has cycles of chills, fever, and sweating, Don't panic, seek immediate medical help. Delaying the treatment can lead to serious complications.
• A healthy lifestyle and clear surroundings is essential as Malaria is a totally preventable disease.

Stay Healthy and Stay Aware !!!

8 Tips to Cope with the changing Weather

Asalamolikum/Good Evening

Seasonal transition usually have bad affects on our health. Most of us can't escape to become ill and down during this period. By Eating Balanced Diet and maintaining a Healthy Life Style can knock out the health related issues associated with changing weather.
Here are few tips which will help to be in good shape and health when the weather is playing havoc.

1. Keep Hydrated : 

Several  glasses of water a day are necessary to protect our body from illnesses by flushing away toxins from the body.

2. Avoid Unnecessary Hangouts :

Avoid roaming out especially at dawn and dusk because breathing the air can exacerbate allergy symptoms. If, necessary wear a face mask which will to help you cope with the changing weather.

3. Take Adequate Sleep:

Proper sleep is a must because sleep give us a chance to rest and repair and strengthen our immune system.

4. Mind What you Take:

Avoid very cold and chilled foods and drinks, especially from the road seller vendors because of their substandard ingredients which are bad for throat.

5. Hot Deals:

Sip the warm liquids like Soup, Honey water with Cinnamon powder added, frequently which will give soothing affect to your throat.

6. Work Out :

Keep  an active life style. Daily workout help you to be in shape and challenges the doldrums of weather transition.

7. Limit sweets : 

Control your sweet tooth this season and delve yourself into the fresh fruits instead.

8. Indulge into Yellow and Green:

Eating fresh fruits rich in vitamin C like the Oranges, Lemon or just squeeze the fresh fruit juice with little spices added. This will give boost your immunity.

Unpredictable weather have worsening affect which can be harnessed by acting upon these simple tips but remember that these tips are not the alternative for MEDICAL CARE but inturns helps to recognize and respond promptly.
Wishing you all GOOD HEALTH this season.
EAT HEALTHY AND STAY HEALTHY.
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