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Showing posts with label MEDICAL HEALTH. Show all posts

HOME REMEDIES TO CURE MILD COUGH : Health Care tips for Cold and Cough health problem

7 HEALTHY HOME CARE TIPS TO CURE MILD COUGH
HOME REMEDIES TO CURE COUGHCough is a common problem in the winters and is such an irritating, distracting, tiring problem: that when someone is having this problem, he/she can’t sleep well and even can’t focus on the work. 

By coughing again and again there is pain all over the body in such condition everyone runs for the allopathic treatment but there is no need for allopathic medicine when there are various natural home remedies available easily at-home settings, but it is necessary to go for your sputum check-up when the cough persists for more than two weeks. 

In this Tricky Health Education article, we are suggesting some of the healthy home tips for curing the cough. So read this health care post carefully to make yourself healthy by using these 7 Natural Home remedies to cure cough.

7-HOME REMEDIES TO CURE COUGH
1). Warm salt water: Gargling with the warm salt water can be very helpful in get rid of cough. Gargling helps in loosening the mucus in the throat and the easy removal of the mucus. 
It also removes excess of fluid accumulated in the inflamed areas. Gargle with the warm salt water three to four times in a day for the better result. 
This home remedy is one of the very beneficial in removing cough and can be very easily perform at home with ease.
2). Warm Liquids: Drinking warm liquids helps in soothing the throat. Always use warm water instead of cold water because the hot water helps in decreasing the inflammation in the throat. You can also use other healthy warm liquids such as soups, hot coffee etc.
3). Correct sleeping position: Sleeping with the head at an elevated position helps to reduce the frequency of cough at night time. This position with the closed mouth helps in reducing the chances of throat irritation by some of the agents such as cool air and the drainage from the nose to the throat which can irritate the throat and results into cough.
4). Honey: Honey is a traditional remedy for relieving the cough. It helps in soothing an irritated throat. To get rid of cough mix a spoon of honey to a glass of hot milk and drink it before going to bed. This is an effective way for relieving night time cough. You can also mix a spoon of honey and lemon juice to a glass of warm water and drink this thrice a day to get relief from cough.
5). Turmeric: Turmeric is a traditional and natural home tip to get rid of cough. You can use turmeric in different ways as you wish. You can mix the one spoon of turmeric powder in one glass and then drink it. 
Mix half teaspoon turmeric powder and half teaspoon salt in one glass of hot water & use it as a turmeric gargle twice in a day, which gives good results and you will experience relief from cough. You can also inhale the smoke of burning turmeric as an effective remedy for cough and cold.
6). Vaporubs: Vaporubs are a better, fast and easy way to get rid of cough. The mechanism of their action is a mystery as after the application of vaporubs one can have a sound sleep. 
You can either rub the vaporub on the chest, nose and throat or you can also get its benefit by mixing the vaporub in the warm water and take the steam by mouth if you have cough and if you have cold then take the steam from nose for at least 10 minutes. The ingredients of this magic rub are menthol, camphor and eucalyptus; these ingredients help in relieving congestion
7). Ginger: Add some fine pieces of ginger into a cup of boiling water and boil it till the volume of thick water keeps to half of its starting volume means half cup and then add one teaspoon of honey and drink this warm solution to have a soothing effect against cough. Apply this home tip at least for two to three times in a day for effective result.
That’s all about this Tricky health education. If you are suffering from this problem than try to implement these natural home remedies at your home. For more health care tips and Home remedies continue your visit with Tricky Health Education.

NATURAL HOME REMEDIES TO CURE AND CANTROL THE STOMACH ACIDITY

HEALTH CARE TIPS TO CONTROL ACIDITY

How to control Acidity By using Home Remedies?

HOME REMEDIES FOR ACIDITY TREATMENTWhat is Acidity: Acidity refers to the formation of high levels of gastric juices in the stomach; gastric juices help in the proper digestion of our food which we have eaten, but the abnormal and excessive secretion of these gastric juices lead to acidity

This is also called heartburn because of this condition there is a burning sensation in the esophagus (food pipe) due to the acid present in the stomach flow up to the esophagus and cause acid reflux. 

Nowadays this is a common health problem for the people especially to the urban people because of their faulty eating habits and the faulty lifestyle pattern. It is very necessary to control this condition because these juices can destroy the lining of the esophagus or can lead to other serious disorders such as ulcers. 

This condition is not a permanent condition this can be treated by some moderation in the lifestyle pattern and the changes in the eating pattern. 

In this Tricky Health Education article, we are suggesting some of the home remedies control acidity. These Natural Home Remedies (or) health care tips can be very helpful in treating this Acidity condition. This condition is caused by various reasons which are as follows:

CAUSES OF ACIDITY
UNHEALTHY EATING PATTERN: Eating of oily food, food with more salt, sweets & spices can cause acidity. Drinks contain lots of acids and the food which tastes sour can lead to acidity.
STRESS: stress, worries, pressure on the mind can also lead to acidity as these trigger the more acid (gastric juices) production and secretion in the stomach.
UNHEALTY LIFE STYLE PATTERN: inadequate physical activity, going to sleep early after having food also leads to excessive production of the gastric juices.
ANY ILLNESS: Any disorder or the illness related to the digestive system also lead to the acidity problem.
Frequent coffee drinking, alcohol drinking, smoking etc. also lead to acidity as these substances enhance the gastric juices secretion.
SYMPTOMS OF ACIDITY
1. In beginning there will be restlessness to the person

2. Heart burn means burning sensation in the heart region can be there.

3. Feeling of nausea or vomiting can be there

4. Sour belching can be there, it will be with the food taken. Individual will face a sour feeling in his food passage.

5. Flatulence and bloating are other symptoms of this problem.

6. Indigestion or the severe constipation can be in acidity cases.

Natural Home Remedies for Treating Acidity
Use of Aloe Vera for Removing Acidity: Acidity problem can be effectively treated with the aloe Vera. For the permanent treatment of the acidity, you must consume Aloe Vera juice daily before taking your meals.
Use of Papaya for Removing Acidity: As papaya is easily available in the fruit market so can be beneficial in treating the acidity problem. As every one knows papaya is helpful in treating the constipation because it contains the enzyme papain which is very helpful in the digestion of proteins which we take in our food, so as the food is properly digested so in minimize the risk of acidity. So you should consume it everyday for the better results.
Remove the Habit of Fast eating: In some cases of acidity it can be due to some of the faulty eating practices such as taking too much spicy, oily. In these cases acidity can be treated by fasting or staying without eating anything. In this case have a light diet and avoid the solid, spicy, oily food. In this case mainly focus on the fruit juices and drink plenty of water.
Ginger & lemon juices is very helpful in Removing Acidity: Ginger and lemon can be effective in curing the acidity problem. For this cut the ginger into pieces and take out the juice from it and then mix one lemon juice into it and drink it everyday after having the food and see the results.
Cabbage juice Home Remdy for Acidity: Cabbage juice is very helpful in treating acidity problem. Take out the juice from the sliced cabbage into the mixer and have a cup of it everyday before having a meal. For the better results make it a routine to have a cup of cabbage juice everyday without a gap.
Honey Home Remedy for Acidity: As Honey is having many of the natural medicinal properties and is easily available at every home is very much beneficial in treating the acidity problem. For this you should take two spoon of honey every night before going to bed. Honey is very helpful in preventing the food pipe walls from the dangerous effects of the gastric juices.
Carrot juice: Carrot juice can be beneficial to treat the acidity problem, for this cut carrot in small pieces and make a juice out of it with the mixer and consume this everyday to avoid or treat the acidity.
All these home remedies can be performed at home on a daily basis with ease. If you are suffering from Acidity then use these health tips. That’s it about this Tricky Health Education article, be here for more health care tips….

HEALTH CARE EDUCATION ON MIGRAINE (HEADACHE) - Health Tips for Migraine

Health Care Education on Migraine Pain Relief

 Health Tips for Migraine
Last week I have received a message from one of my readers and she wants Health Care Education on Migraine. So our team decided to write an article on Health caring tips to get rid of Migraine.


HEALTH EDUCATION ON MAIGRAINEWhat is Migraine: A very typically a headache with moderate to severe throbbing or pounding on one side of your head known as Migraine. Migraine may start as a dull headache and can spread from one side of your skull to the other side of the head. 

The patient suffering from migraine is mostly felt very sick and some of them will actually start vomiting and while many of patent will be very sensitive to light and noise.

The Migraines problem can be last from 4 hrs. to 3 days. The pain (headache) may occur just occasionally or more frequently. The strong hereditary component of migraine and first attacks usually occur in adolescence. 

All people do not have the same migraine symptoms. The pattern of symptoms of the migraine is usually the same. The pattern of symptoms for migraine are as follow:
Symptoms of Migraine: The pain in the head from one side to the other side of the head is one of the common symptoms for Migraine, but there are some other common migraine symptoms are as follow: 
1). The Visual instability which includes the following factors: distorted vision, flashes of light and blind spots. 
2). Feeling too much tired, sleepiness and taken too much yawning. 
3). Feeling weaker or tingling (irritation) in the face, arm or leg. 
4). Vomiting is one of the common symptoms.
Various Reasons That Can Cause Migraine
There are many things which can trigger (cause) migraine problem. These causes can differ between different people. Various reasons which can cause Migraine are as follow:

1). Consumption of too much alcohol.

2). Unhealthy Diet or Some type of foods such as chocolate, caffeine, cheese, citrus fruits, preserved meats as well as fish.

3). Dehydration can also cause this problem.

4). Migraine can also cause due to the hormonal changes during menstruation.

5). Too Much heat or cold to the body can cause this problem.

6). Lighting effect especially flickering of lights.

7). Loud noises around your environment can cause this problem.

8). Taking too much strain on the eyes.

9). Smoking and strong smells can cause migraines.

10). A very little sleep or too much sleep can cause migraines.


Treatment Health Care Tips on Migraine
1). When suffering from migraine or headache you have to take a complete rest in a dark and quiet place. 
2). Try to drink plenty of water and try to maintain regular exercise setup. A proper and healthy diet also helps you to recover from Migraine. 
3). If you are a drinker then stop drinking if you cannot stop drinking then limit alcohol intake and smoker should have to stop smoking. 
4). Do some relaxation exercises and must do yoga early in morning which may reduce stress levels. 
5). Take the pain relief medicine that is recommended by a doctor or pharmacist at the first sign of a migraine.
Continue your visit with Tricky Health Education and in Next upcoming Medical Health care Education segment we are going to share the various Home remedies on Migraine.

WHAT IS BREAST FEEDING & VARIOUS BENEFITS OF BREAST FEEDING

Continue with our Online Health Care Awareness now in this article Nursing Officer SL Sharma going to explain health care awareness on Breast feeding. The article is about  “What is Brest Feeding and How Breast Feeding is beneficial for a mother and to her Child.

WHAT IS BREASTFEEDING?
breast feedingBreastfeeding is the best natural feeding for the infant(baby). Breast milk is the best milk than the other milk for babies. Breastfeeding provides all the necessary nutrients to the baby. Breast milk is the safest, hygienic & an effective method for baby feeding. Mother’s milk is the basic & complete food to baby, it also provides emotional & psychological support to both mother as well as to the baby. 

The main cause of the infant’s death is the poor breastfeeding techniques & the practices. So a mother should be aware of the correct breastfeeding techniques & practices for the proper growth of the baby & to keep the baby away from the diseases, so in this article, we are providing you the knowledge about the breastfeeding techniques, its advantages & the medical health care tips for effective breastfeeding.

ADVANTAGES OF THE BREASTFEEDING: As earlier stated the breast milk is the safest, cheapest & most effective way of feeding to the baby. It has many advantages as compared to other ways of baby feeding such as artificial feeding, cow’s milk etc. it provides benefits to both mother as well as to the baby. These advantages are as follows, by keeping in mind these advantages one should always prefer the breastfeeding:
1). NUTRITIVE VALUE: Breast milk of a mother contains all the essential nutrients in the right proportion which are needed for the proper growth & development of the baby. 
Breast milk contains high amount of galactose & lactose which are needed for the growth & development of the baby’s brain, so it also helps in the proper growth & development of baby’s brain. 
Breast milk helps in the absorption of the calcium so it also helps in the bony development of the baby. 
It contains all the essential vitamins, proteins, electrolytes, minerals & water in the rig ht amount which are necessary for the growth & development of the baby. 
Breast milk provides the proper nutrition to the baby.
2). DIGESTIBILITY: Breast milk is easily digestible to the baby as compared to the other milk as it contains the protein which is easily digestible to the baby. 
Breast milk contains enzymes which help in the proper digestion of it that’s why it is easily digestible to baby.
3). PROTECTIVE VALUE: Breast milk contains the immunoglobulin (IgA, IgM, macrophages, lymphocytes) which have the capacity to fight against many diseases & infections so it protects the baby against many infections. 
Breast milk protects the baby from malaria, various infections, allergy, asthma & many other infections. Breast milk provides immunity to baby.
4). PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS: Breast feeding provides psychological benefit to both mother as well to baby. 
Breast feeding promotes the physical as well as the emotional bondage to both the mother & baby by the frequent skin to skin contact, attention & interaction. 
Breast feeding helps in the future in making the better child-parent relationship & lessen the chances of behavioural disorders in the children. 
Breast feeding helps in the development of higher intelligence & feeling of security to infant.
5). BENEFITS TO MOTHER: Exclusive Breast feeding from a mother for the first six months acts as a contraceptive method for the mother, as due to breast feeding there is lactational amenorrhea (absence of menses) because of which mother doesn’t get pregnant. 
Lactational amenorrhea (absence of periods due to breast feeding) helps in restoring the blood means the iron store so the chances of anemia are less to mother.
Breast feeding reduces the chances of ovarian & breast cancer to mother.
It provides psychological satisfaction to mother. It is more convenient for the mother especially in the nights to provide feed to the baby.
6). BENEFITS TO THE FAMILY: Breast feeding is the most economical in terms of saving of money, time & energy of the family. 
Family will spend less on milk, care & illness as a result of the breast feeding because it is natural & also provides immunity to baby to fight with the infections.
BY KNOWING & EVALUATING ALL THESE BENEFITS ONE SHOULD ALWAYS PREFER THE BREASTFEEDING TO FED AN INFANT.
Stay Healthy and Take care of Your Baby…..Red rose

WOMEN HEALTH CARE TIPS DURING PREGNANCY TIME : Pregnancy Tips and Care

In the last article, we discussed the various health problems in women during the pregnancy period. Now in this post, Dr. SL Sharma going to share some health care tips which are very important to know and also helps a pregnant woman during her pregnancy period. So read this medical education article carefully on women's health education. If you want to access our previous article you can CLICK HERE.

HEALTH CARE TIPS DURING PREGNANCY
WOMAN HEALTH CAREThe knowledge regarding the prevention & management of common minor health problems is very important for a pregnant woman. If the women having knowledge about this then she can manage these minor problems at her own home at the earlier stages & by her own self without any one’s help. 

Here are some of the medical health care tips which can give you the enjoyment to be pregnant throughout the pregnancy. These medical health care tips are based on changing lifestyle behavior, so it is in the hands of a pregnant woman whether she is ready to change the lifestyle or following them regularly. These health tips are as follows:
To prevent the nausea & vomiting follow these medical health care tips:
1. Have the light breakfast such as dry toast, biscuits etc. 
2. Take frequent & small foods because taking a large amount of food can trigger nausea & vomiting. 
3. Avoid the personal triggering factors such as any smell, taste etc. woman can identify these factors by herself & try to avoid these. 
4. Citrus fruits such as lemon, orange etc. can also help in relieving the nausea & vomiting so try these also.
To prevent the backache follow these health care tips:
1. Always have a correct posture that means always keep you back straight during sitting, standing or walking. You can use a chair with good back support to prevent backache. 
2. While resting on your back, keep your legs at a high level than the other parts. You can do it by keeping a pillow below your legs. This helps in relaxing the hips. 
3. Do not stand or sit for a long time & do not work for a long time, have the rest periods in between the working hours. 
4. Avoid high heel shoes. 
5. Keep changing your side while sleeping; you can also use a pillow in between your legs to avoid the discomfort. 
6. Use a hard mattress to sleep this can help in maintaining a good posture during sleep. 
7. Massaging the back muscles & rest can help in relieving the backache.
To Avoid Constipation follow these health care tips:
1. Make regular bowel habits preferably at the same timings. 
2. Take plenty of fluids, green leafy vegetables, milk in the diet. High fiber diet helps in relieving the constipation. 
3. Don’t go to bed immediately after meal, have some walk & after 15-30 minutes go to bed. 
4. If stool becomes very hard causing pain then consult to doctor, he can prescribe you stool softener.
To prevent acidity & heart burn follow these health care tips:
1. Avoid over eating, have frequent & small meals. 
2. Avoid going to bed immediately after meals, have some walk before going to bed. 
3. Avoid too much oily & spicy food. 
4. Drink a lot of fluids. 
5. Sleep with elevated head by keeping pillow below the head, this helps in preventing the back flow of food contents in the food pipe. 
6. If the problem aggravate then consult to your doctor he/she may prescribe some antacids to relieve the problem.
The following medical health care tips can help in preventing the varicose veins & leg cramps:
1. Massaging & applying the local heat can help in relieving the leg cramps. 
2. Vitamin B1 intake only on prescription can also help. 
3. Avoid travelling for a long time during pregnancy. 
4. Avoid hanging your legs in the air. 
5. Always keep a stool or bench under your feet to support them. 
6. Keeping your legs elevated during rest period can also help in preventing the varicose veins. 
7. Elastic crape bandage can be applied during the movement.
To decrease the frequency of urination follows these medical health care tips:
1. Don’t limit the fluid intake. 
2. Avoid the caffeinated drinks such as coffee, coke etc. because these increase the frequency of urination. 
3. Drink appropriate amount of fluids in the day; avoid taking fluids before going to bed at night. 
4. Do kegal exercises; these are the exercises which are used to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. These are performed in the same way like sometime we withhold (stop) the urge of urination at the places where the urination is not possible. But the main difference is that these are done with emptying bladder. 
5. Don’t withhold the urge to urinate.
A Proper Diet for a Women during pregnancy Period:
Proper Diet during pregnancy is very important for the mother’s good health as well as for the proper growth of the baby. A pregnant woman's diet should contain 2500 kcal & 60 gm of protein. A healthy pregnant woman should gain optimum weight (11 kg) during the pregnancy; this is possible only when there is optimum nutrition provided to the pregnant woman. 

A pregnant woman's diet should contain green leafy vegetables, one litre of milk, 40 mg of iron, 1000 mg of calcium, 15 mg of zinc,175 microgram of iodine & other vitamins. These can be obtained from the green leafy vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, fruits, iodized salt, grains and cereals in adequate amounts.
OTHER IMPORTANT HEALTH CARE TIPS FOR THE PREGNANT WOMEN:
1. Take adequate rest during pregnancy. A pregnant woman should take minimum 10 hours rest; 8 hours at night & 2 hours at noon. Side lying position is better to rest, keep changing side during sleep. 
2. Take bath everyday but be careful about slipping in the bathroom, if sometime you faint in the bathroom then take support of any hard thing & sit immediately. 
3. Wear comfortable clothes, avoid high heel shoes. 
4. Perineal hygiene should be maintained, change your undergarments daily, wash & dry them properly under the sun. 
5. Iron tablets should be taken regularly, avoid taking iron tablets with the milk, prefer to take them with juice. Don’t take iron & calcium tablets together. Keep a gap of at least one hour. 
6. Avoid travelling for a long time, prefer train travelling than bus. 
7. Avoid smoking & alcohol consumption during pregnancy because the chances of abortion & small baby are more. 
8. Immunization against tetanus is very important during pregnancy. There should be one month gap between two tetanus injections. 
9. Avoid taking drugs by own self without any prescription. 
11. Attend the antenatal clinic & visit regularly according to doctor advice. You should visit the antenatal clinic at least for three times.
Have a healthy and beautiful life..God Bless You..Smile

COMMAN HEALTH PROBLEMS IN WOMEN DURING PREGNANCY TIME

COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMS IN WOMEN DURING PREGNANCY TIME
Pregnancy is the most happiest & precious tipregnancy problemsme in every woman life. There is no doubt that the arrival of a baby will change a couple’s life forever & they are not only couple now but become parents also. 
There is no need to worry about this as the enough knowledge & understanding can lead to a happy and safe life forever. In the early months of pregnancy a woman has many Health related problems which almost all women having, the knowledge about their prevention can provide a relief to a woman so it is very necessary for a pregnant woman to know about these common health related problems & the various health care tips to prevent & manage these, so in this Medical education article we are providing you the health information about the common problems during women pregnancy time along with the various health tips to prevent yourself from these health problems.
Some of the common problems in pregnant women are as follows:
NAUSEA & VOMITING: Nausea is the feeling of vomiting. Nausea & vomiting occur specially in the morning, soon after getting out of bed that’s why it is also known as “morning sickness”. They occur only for the first three months & then decrease in frequency during subsequent months. 50% of women are having both nausea & vomiting, 25% have nausea only & 25% are unaffected. There is no need to worry when you get affected by such a problem because they are the symptoms and we will also share some health care tips in our next article to take care of yourself.

BACKACHE: It is a common health problem in 50% of women during the pregnancy period. The contributing factors for backache are weight gain, faulty posture, high heel shoes or constipation. Backache can create a hindrance in the daily activities of a woman. We advised all our readers to must-read out our next article in which the expert Dr. S.L Sharma will share the health tips for pregnant women and also share some prevention that a pregnant woman must take care during her pregnancy period.

CONSTIPATION: Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy which affects almost all pregnant women. This problem is either due to hormone progesterone which causes gut atomicity means there are no peristaltic movements (propulsive efforts) in the gut or can be due to diminished activity, the pressure of the pregnant uterus (womb) on the colon because of which the passage of stool becomes difficult causing constipation.

LEG CRAMPS OR VARICOSE VEINS: In pregnancy, there is too much need of nutrients for both the mother as well as the baby, if there is a deficiency of nutrients then it can lead to many problems especially when there is the deficiency of calcium then it causes leg cramps.
Varicose veins is a condition that is caused by the pressure of the gravid (pregnant) uterus on the spine which causes an obstruction in the blood flow mainly the backflow which cause bluish coloration & the pain in the legs. Pain is mainly on the movement from one place to another.

FREQUENT URINATION: In pregnancy, the main problem is the frequent urination. This is due to the pressure of the pregnant uterus on the bladder. To overcome this problem here are some of the health care tips, by following these you can solve this problem.

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WOMEN HEALTH CARE TIPS ON DYSMENNORRHEA (PAIN DURING PERIODS)

women health educationIn our previous article we discussed about what is Dysmenorrhea and various Symptoms of Dysmenorrhea. If you want to check out that article on women health Education on Dysmenorrhea you can CLICK HERE. Now in this Medical Health education article on Women Health we provide the various health caring tips and various medical treatments to overcome these health problems.
MANAGEMENT OF DYSMENNORRHEA
Treatment of dysmenorrhea is very important as it can lead to many complications. Treatment & management of primary & secondary dysmenorrhea is different as the causes of both types are also different. Treatment of both types of dysmenorrhea is mainly divided into three types which are as follows:
1. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
2. SURGICAL MANAGEMENT
3. OTHER
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT: Medical management means to treat with the help of medications here no surgical procedure is performed. This type of surgery is mainly preferred for the primary dysmenorrhea. The various medical interventions to treat dysmenorrhea are as follows:
NSAIDs: Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are common & effective drug used to treat the primary dysmenorrhea. These are mainly used to relieve the pain. The most common drugs are ibuprofen, Naproxen, Acetyl Salicylic Acid (ASA).
Hormonal contraceptives: oral contraceptives such as combined oral contraceptive pills are also used to treat the dysmenorrhea. Others contraceptives such as Depo-Provera, hormone containing intrauterine devices are also used.
Anti emetic drugs: these drugs are given to control the nausea & vomiting.
SURGICAL MANAGEMENT:  This type of treatment is mostly preferred for the secondary dysmenorrhea. The treatment of secondary dysmenorrhea depends upon the underlying disease condition. The various surgical interventions to treat the dysmenorrhea are:
  • Nerve ablation
  • Presacral neurectomy
  • Surgical fibroid removal
OTHERS: Except medical & surgical treatment there are various other treatments which are based upon the natural & psychological factors which affect the pain stimulation. These are as follows:
Exercise: exercising during menses can reduce the pain level because by exercising mainly the pelvic exercises there is increased blood supply to the uterine muscle which can automatically reduce the pain level.
Heat therapy: applying heat pads to the lower abdomen can help in relieving pain as this also improves the blood circulation to the uterine muscles.
Dietary modifications: taking vitamin B1, B12, Thiamine, vitamin E can help in reducing the pain Level to some extent. Increasing the magnesium supplements & the carbohydrate level can relieve the pain level.
Relaxation therapy: relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, listening soft music can help in reducing the pain level.
Acupuncture: this technique helps in exciting receptors or nerve fibres, & also blocks the pain channels & thus relieving the pain.
MEDICAL HEALTH CARE TIPS FOR THE HOME MANAGEMENT OF DYSMENORRHEA
To control the pain level & further increase in the pain level, one should have the knowledge that how to prevent these conditions & their management by themselves at their own home setting. Here are some health tips by using them you can control the symptoms of dysmenorrhea. These are as follows:
1). Apply a heating pad to your lower abdomen as soon as you start feeling pain or as soon as the menses start, but never fall asleep as there can be the burning chances. These heating pads should be applied three to four times during day time.
2). Do light exercises such as walking, running or mainly the pelvic floor exercises which can increase the blood supply to the uterine muscles & relieve the pain level.
3). Do the light circular massage to lower abdomen with your finger tips as this will also helps in improving the blood supply.
4). Drink warm beverages to reduce the pain level.
5). Eat light & frequent meals to prevent the nausea & vomiting.
6). Have diet rich in Complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables but should be low in salt, sugar, alcohol & caffeine.
7). Take warm shower or bath to improve the blood circulation.
8). Keep your legs raised while lying down & lie on one side with the knees bend.
9). Do the relaxation techniques such as yoga, listening soft music, guided imagery etc. to divert your mind.
10). Regularly do the pelvic rocking exercises as the menses start up-to the last day of menses.
11). Keep yourself stress & tension free as the tension & stress can lead to increase production of prostaglandins which increase the pain level.
12). Take diet rich in carbohydrates, vitamin B1, B12, Thiamine, vitamin E & magnesium.
13). Take the NSAIDs (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) two or three days before starting the regular cycle.
14). Weight can also be a possible cause of dysmenorrhea so if you have all the sign & symptoms of dysmenorrhea then try to lose your weight by regular exercises, diet control & behavior modifications.
15). Keep & maintain menstrual hygiene by changing your undergarments daily & thoroughly wash & dry them in sun. Frequently change your pad as per need.
16). If by following all these methods your dysmenorrhea symptoms do not relieved then you should consult a doctor to rule out the presence of secondary dysmenorrhea.
These are some very basic health tips that a women should know to take care of herself… Have a Healthy Life ahead……