Big plans this summer? While you are enjoying the summer, there are many things to watch out for.
According to WebMD.com, there are several dangers that peek out their heads during summer months more than other months.
* STING. The sting of a jellyfish is no skip in the park. If you do get bitten try to find a lifeguard who can put a special medication on the sting, if you can’t find the lifeguard, use vinegar, soda, urine or salt water to help.
* STING. If you are stung by a stingray it was probably caused by accidentally stepping on a stingray. Seek immediate medical care, immerse in hot water to remove the stingers, scrub with soap and water and apply any pressure to stop bleeding.
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Do you smoke? One word: STOP! Hopefully, you should know that by now. There are other ways to prevent your body from being diagnosed with this dreadful disease.
According to EverydayHealth.com, there are seven different cancer risks that you should steer clear of:
* Tobacco…DUH! Smoking tobacco will damage practically every organ in your body and 15 different types of cancers are possible. This includes smoking not only cigarettes but pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco and snuff. Secondhand smoke can also cause cancer, asthma, pneumonia and SIDS.
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Are you having uncontrollable acid reflux or heartburn? You may be suffering from GERD (gastroesphageal reflux disease). But unfortunately, GERD can oftentimes be hard to detect with fewer symptoms.
According to Everydayhealth.com, GERD is a digestive disorder that occurs when tummy acids, bile and other contents of the stomach begin to back up into the esophagus.
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Ever had a heart attack? Or know of anyone who has had a heart attack? If so, you know how serious this can be.
Health.com, has provided a list of surprising factors in the cause of a heart attack:
- Good cholesterol on the down-low… almost 7,000 people in a study led by a researcher at IU studied the relationship between HDL (aka good cholesterol) and serious coronary events. The study finalized that low HDL was the 3rd most prevalent predictor of coronary events.
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Does your child cry wolf when they are “hurt”? It’s hard to know sometimes when your child is being overly dramatic or are truly hurt/sick.
According to ChicagoTribune.com, there are five avoidable, minor infractions can truly jeopardize our children’s health.
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Do you work out on a regular basis? Have knee pain? Usually knees get the brunt of the injuries over other limbs. Even if you don’t work out regularly knees get worn out after natural wear and tear; and that is before you start adding contributing factors like weight gain, exercise, sports, etc.
According to Health.com, our knee is the biggest joint in our body, which makes acute injuries are the most popular of knee problems. These are usually caused by a direct blow, unusual twisting, bending or falling. Soon after these injuries pain sets in which can cause swelling and bruising.
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Ladies – have you ever had a yeast infection? Then you know how miserable it feels. You might find it surprising how many different, easy ways you can develop a yeast infection.
According to EverydayHealth.com, some daily habits can lead to yeast infections, so:
1. Stay away from the sweet stuff. Refined carbs aka white sugar, white flour, white rice, cookies, cakes candy and alcohol can lead to vaginal discomfort and odor.
2. Stick to cotton. Tight-fitting jeans, thongs and underwear not made from cotton won’t allow air to breathe around your vagina.
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Do you brush your teeth twice a day? If not you are putting yourself at risk for heart disease.
According to BBC News, a Scottish study used more than 11,000 adults linked research done between gum disease with heart problems. Proper oral hygiene is one factor in great heart health.
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It’s inevitable that athletes will get injured while playing sports, but it’s a risk that many are willing to take. And unfortunately for athletes, many injuries can take quite some time to fully heal. Elizabeth Quinn from About.com says that healing time can be reduced by having a good blood supply because it will move nutrients, oxygen, and infection fighting cells to the damaged area. And luckily for athletes, they are much more likely to have a better blood supply than those who smoke, those who aren’t active or those with chronic illnesses.
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