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World Blood Donor Day
14 May 2013 — World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June every year, serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. With the slogan “Give the gift of life: donate blood”, this year’s campaign, the 10th [...]
World Hemophilia Day
Hemophilia is a lifelong bleeding disorder where blood is prevented from clotting properly. In normal conditions, a particular protein in the blood controls bleeding by causing it to clot and people with hemophilia either do not have enough of this protein, or else it does not work properly. Hemophilia affects approximately one person in 10,000, [...]
World Leprosy Day (27 January)
Leprosy, or more properly Hansen’s disease, is one of the oldest recorded diseases in the world and has affected humanity for more than 4,000 years. It is an infectious chronic disease that targets the nervous system, especially the nerves of the cooler parts of the body such as the hands, feet and face. Skin lesions are the [...]
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ACID REFLUX
Acid reflux, also called heartburn or gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), happens when stomach acid rises into the esophagus due to a weakened esophageal sphincter, according to doctors at the Jackson Siegel Baum Gastroenterology clinic. Chest discomfort, a burning sensation in your upper stomach or lower throat and occasionally a bad taste in your mouth [...]
World AIDS Day
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. An HIV-positive person receives an AIDS diagnosis after developing one of the CDC-defined AIDS indicator illnesses. An HIV-positive person can also receive an AIDS diagnosis on the basis of certain blood tests (CD4 counts) and may not have experienced any serious illnesses. A positive HIV test does not mean that [...]
World Diabetes Day
What is diabetes? Diabetes means that your blood glucose (sugar) is too high. Your blood always has some glucose in it because the body uses glucose for energy; it’s the fuel that keeps you going. But too much glucose in the blood is not good for your health. Your body changes most of [...]
~ ~ Love Your Bones, Say No Osteoporosis ~~
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a decrease in the density of bone, decreasing its strength and resulting in fragile bones. Osteoporosis literally leads to abnormally porous bone that is compressible, like a sponge. This disorder of the skeleton weakens the bone and results in frequent fractures (breaks) in the [...]
World Heart Day (29 September)
How to take care of your heart Heart disease is the leading cause of death. Affecting about 12 million people. Despite its prevalence, there’s a lot people don’t know about the condition. What are the risk factors? There are several. Some, you have no control over and others, you do. Among the [...]
Think little About Your Eyes In This Eye Care Awareness Month
On how to care for your eyes and preserve your vision One of the greatest enemies of our eyes is the sun. Just like the skin, eyes are damaged by UV rays coming from the sun, whether it is overcast or a clear and sunny day. Sunglasses should always be warn in [...]
Oral Health Care – Worlds Oral Health Day-(12 September)
A healthy smile is a bonus at any age. Too often older people, neglect the health of their teeth. It is never too late to learn the basics of oral health care. Tooth Decay (Cavities) Tooth decay is not just a children’s disease; it can happen as long as natural teeth are in the mouth. [...]
