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ایبولا وائرس کیا ہے؟ Wthat is Ebola Virus ?

لائبیریا میں ایبولا وائرس سے متاثرہ شخص کے قریب لوگ کھڑے ہیں— اے پی فوٹو

آج کل دنیا میں ایبولا وائرس نامی وبا نے خوف پھیلا رکھا ہے جس نے ایک اندازے کے مطابق اب تک سات ہزار سے زائد افراد کو اپنا شکار بنایا ہے جس میں سے 34 سو سے زائد ہلاک ہوچکے ہیں جن میں بڑی اکثریت مغربی افریقہ کے باسیوں کی ہے، تاہم امریکا میں بھی ایک موت رپورٹ ہوئی ہے۔

درحقیقت مغربی افریقہ سے باہر اس کے واقعات بہت کم سامنے آئے ہیں اور اچھی بات یہ ہے کہ خشک آب و ہوا والے علاقوں میں چند گھنٹوں سے زیادہ زندہ نہیں رہ سکتا اس لیے جنوبی ایشیا میں اس کے پھیلنے کا امکان بہت کم ہے تاہم سیال جیسے خون میں یہ کئی روز تک زندہ رہ سکتا ہے اور مریض کے بہت زیادہ قریب رہنے والے افراد میں منتقل ہوکر آبادیوں میں پھیل سکتا ہے۔

تاہم سوال یہ ہے کہ یہ وائرس ہے کیا؟

ایبولا انسانوں اور جانوروں میں پایا جانے والا ایک ایسا مرض ہے جس کے شکار افراد میں دو سے تین ہفتے تک بخار، گلے میں درد، پٹھوں میں درد اور سردرد جیسی علامات ظاہر ہوتی ہیں اور وہ قے، ڈائریا اور خارش وغیرہ کا شکار ہوجاتے ہیں، جبکہ جگر اور گردوں کی کارکردگی بھی گھٹ جاتی ہے۔

مرض میں شدت آنے کے بعد جسم کے کسی ایک یا مختلف حصوں سے خون بہنے لگتا ہے اور اس وقت اس کا ایک سے دوسرے فرد یا جانور میں منتقل ہونے کا خطرہ بہت زیادہ ہوتا ہے، درحقیقت اسے دوران خون کا بخار بھی کہا جاتا ہے اور جب خون بہنے کی علامت ظاہر ہوجائے تو مریض کا بچنا لگ بھگ ناممکن سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

مگر صرف خون نہیں بلکہ پسینے، تھوک اور پیشاب سمیت جسمانی تعلقات وغیرہ سے بھی یہ ایک سے دوسرے فرد میں منتقل ہوجاتا ہے، بلکہ ایسا مرد جو اس مرض سے بچنے میں کامیاب ہوجائے اپنے مادہ تولید سے یہ مرض دو سے تین ماہ تک اپنی بیوی میں منتقل کرسکتا ہے۔

کہا جاتا ہے کہ چمگاڈروں کے ذریعے یہ افریقہ میں پہلے جانوروں اور ان سے لوگوں میں پھیلنا شروع ہوا اور ایبولا کے شکار افراد کی بڑی تعداد ایک ہفتے میں ہی دنیا سے چل بستے ہیں۔

اگرچہ ابھی تک اس کا کوئی موثر علاج دستیاب نہیں تاہم بیمار افراد کو ہلکا میٹھا یا کھارا پانی پلاکر یا ایسے ہی سیال مشروبات کے ذریعے کسی حد تک بہتری کی جانب لے جایا جاسکتا ہے۔

یہ مرض 1976 میں سب سے پہلے سوڈان میں ظاہر ہوا تھا اور 2013 تک اس کے صرف 1716 واقعات سامنے آئے تاہم رواں برس یہ مغربی افریقہ میں ایک وبا کی شکل میں سامنے آیا اور گیانا، سیریا لیون، لائبریا اور نائیجریا اس سے سب سے متاثر ہوئے ہیں اور اس کی ویکسین کی تیاری کے لیے کوششیں تیز کردی گئی ہیں۔

اب تک یورپ کے ملک اسپین اور امریکا میں بھی اس کے ایک ، ایک کیسز سامنے آئے جس کے بعد سے دنیا کے دیگر علاقوں میں بھی خوف کی لہر پھیل گئی ہے۔

ایبولا پھیلتا کس طرح ہے

ایبولا چار طریقوں سے ایک سے دوسرے فرد میں منتقل ہوسکتا ہے، پہلا مریض سے قریبی تعلق اس میں مبتلا ہونے کا خطرہ بڑھا دیتا ہے۔

دوسرا تھوک، خون، ماں کے دودھ، پیشاب، پسینے ، فضلے اور مادہ تولید سے یہ ایک سے دوسرے شخص میں منتقل ہوسکتا ہے۔

مریض کے زیراستعمال سرنج کا صحت مند شخص پر استعمال اسے بھی ایبولا کا شکار بناسکتا ہے۔

ایبولا کے شکار جانوروں کا گوشت کھانے یا ان کے بہت زیادہ رہنا۔

وہ چیزیں جو ایبولا کا سبب نہیں بنتیں

ہوا

پانی

خوراک

مچھر یا دیگر کیڑے

ایبولا سے بچ جانے والے افراد(ماسوائے ایسی خواتین جن کے شوہر اس کا شکار ہوئے انہیں کچھ عرصے تک جسمانی تعلق سے گریز کرنا چاہئے)۔

ان سب سے ہٹ کر یہ تاثر بالکل غلط ہے کہ مریض کی چھوئی ہوئی اشیاء سے یہ مرض کسی اور میں منتقل ہوسکتا ہے اور نہ ہی متاثرہ ممالک سے آنے والے طیاروں کے ذریعے یہ کسی اور ملک میں پہنچ سکتا ہے۔

یہ فلو، خسرے یاایسے ہی عام امراض کی طرح نہیں، بلکہ اس کا بہت کم امکان ہوتا ہے کہ یہ کسی وبا کی طرح ایک سے دوسرے براعظم تک پھیل جائے۔

تاہم متاثرہ علاقوں سے آنے والے افراد اگر اس کا شکار ہوں تو وہ ضرور کسی ملک میں اس کے پھیلاﺅ کا سبب بن سکتے ہیں۔

Natural Remedies For Hyper-pigmentation

Natural Remedies For Hyper-pigmentation

A skin disorder in which certain areas of skin become patchy and dark is known as hyper-pigmentation, that is a result of excessive production of melanin.Beside that, there are many other factors like hormonal imbalances,certain ailments, excessive sun exposure, etc. that triggers hyper-pigmentation, that can occur on almost any part of the body.

But in most cases the skin of the face is most likely to get it, that make your skin look unpleasant and can lower your self
confidence.There are variety of treatments available to get rid of it, like you can visit your dermatologist for it’s eradication.However, if you intend to solve this problem naturally, given below are some of home remedies to deal with hyper-pigmentation.

Milk And Honey

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Apply a paste of milk and honey on the affected areas to safely eradicate hyper-pigmentation. You can also use curd on your face and other areas of your skin.

Milk and curds contain lactic acid that peels off the old skin of affected areas over a certain periods of time.Also honey has many curative values that works wonders and is less messy remedy for hyper-pigmentation.

Vegetable Juices
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Vegetable juices like tomato, potato, cucumber etc. can be applied on the skin to lighten up your pigmentation.These juices can also be applied on rest of your body to lighten up your complexion thoroughly.

This remedy is suitable for all skin types and can be used by everyone on a regular basis.Plus these juices also soothes the skin and make you look fresh all day long.

Vitamin E
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Vitamin E is also called as skin vitamin, and should be taken through your diet on a daily basis.It is most needed for hyper pigmented skin as it requires more attention as compared with normal skin.

You can massage your skin with vitamin E oil to decrease hyper-pigmentation. Vitamin E supplements also helps in promoting skin vitality.

Avocados
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Avocados are immensely dense in vitamin E, you can make a paste of avocados by mashing it properly also add in milk to make a smooth paste.Apply this paste on affected areas to get positive results.

Almonds
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Almond are rich source of vitamin E, soak few almonds overnight and then form a paste of almonds with milk and apply it all over your face.

 
Wear it for sometime and wash it off later to have a lighter and clearer skin.Having almonds daily can also help with
hyper-pigmentation.

Face Masks
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For gorgeous and blemish free skin apply the following masks that are guaranteed to give you clearer skin over a period of time.

1.Oatmeal Pack
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Make a powder of oatmeal and store it to use as a face pack.You require to make a paste of oatmeal powder by adding in some honey and milk.Apply it on the affected skin . Leave it on till its thoroughly dried.Now wash it off to get blemish free skin.

2.Sandalwood Pack
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Another soothing face pack for solving hyper-pigmentation is a sandalwood pack.You need to form a paste by using sandalwood powder with some milk and turmeric powder.You can also use gram flour powder in place of sandalwood powder, to treat hyper-pigmentation.

3. Orange Peel Pack
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Dry orange peel powder can be a perfect remedy for hyper-pigmentation. Add cold raw milk and honey to some orange peel powder, apply it on and let it rest for 30 minutes and wash it off afterwards.

Mint Leaves
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Mint is an effective remedy for dark spots as it has very soothing and curing properties.Simply crush some mint leaves and make a paste with a dash of cold raw milk.Then apply it on the troubled skin to eliminate signs of hyper-pigmentation.

Cocoa Butter
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At night time apply cocoa butter on affected areas to reduce hyper-pigmentation on your skin.It also moisturizes and give nourishment to your skin and leaves you looking radiant and young.

Aloe Vera
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Aloe Vera is a wonder herb which helps a great deal in curing many health problems and skin disorders.

Aloe Vera is great for curing skin related problems.It has antiseptic properties that helps to treat hyper-pigmentation,eczema,psoriasis, etc.You can extract it’s gel from the aloe Vera plant and apply on affected parts of your skin to lighten it up.

Baking Soda
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Baking soda has amazing exfoliant properties that can remove dead skin cells.Make paste of baking soda with water and massage it over your face for not more than half a minute.It will remove the dead skin cells and hence reduce the dark marks and blemishes.

Olive Oil
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Olive oil has anti inflammatory properties that makes it very effective remedy to treat hyper-pigmentation. You need to do light massage of olive oil on regular basis and taking steam after olive oil application can also help remove the impurities as well as dead skin , thus reducing hyper-pigmentation.

Apart from the above mentioned remedies, you can also apply a good quality natural sunscreen lotion and avoid eating foods that are rich in sugar and fats as they may worsen the skin condition.

Eat Yogurt to Lose Weight

Eat Yogurt to Lose Weight

Although there are numerous theories about yogurt, yet no one has ever proved it harmful for health. Yogurt has always come out to be the most beneficial product for human beings. Research work has been going on, in different universities of the world, to know about more and more advantages of this dairy product.

 
Many people use it for its gorgeous taste, while others may use it for the health-related benefits. Moreover, yogurt, available in the
market, is of many kinds. Before using a particular brand, you must have full knowledge about the ingredients that it contains.
Pasteurized yogurt is different from the normal homemade one. A yogurt serving means a boost in your fat burning process and weight
loss.

A research was conducted on obese people who ate fat-free yogurt along with low calorie diet for 12 weeks. The obese people were
divided into two groups. One was given simple diet while the other got simple diet along with 3 servings (6 oz each) of yogurt. Both groups got 500 calories less than their normal diet. The second group lost 22% extra weight, 61% more fat, and 81% more fat from around the stomach. The first group also lost weight but not as much as the second one. The International Journal of Obesity quoted these results.

It is evident from the research that low-fat dairy products contain protein and calcium that are helpful in burning fat and losing
weight.

 
Although scientific reason behind the issue is yet to explore, the result can be implemented to help obese lose weight.

 
Some of the advantages of yogurt are as follows:

 
1.      Low fat yogurt is pro-biotic. It contains bugs that are useful for human body.

 
2.      Yogurt with “Active Yogurt Cultures” may provide you with necessary vitamins, proteins, iodine, phosphorous, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, and zinc.

 
3.      Calcium in yogurt tells fat to produce cortisol hormone less in number; this allows you to lose weight rapidly. (Cortisol hormone is produced around the waistline due to fat and it causes more fat to be accumulated around your waist and stomach.)

 
4.       Amino acids in protein repair your muscles while carbs replace energy stores in muscles.

 
5.      Salt (Sodium chloride) is normally taken in more than our body needs. The excess of salt may cause heart and kidney diseases.
Potassium, present in yogurt (600 mg per 8 oz), helps our body to get rid of the excessive sodium.

6.      Body immunity is boosted.

 
7.      Colds and stomach diseases remain away from regular yogurt eaters.

 
Thus, yogurt has proved to be beneficial in maintaining human health. It has proved to be the best possible diet in losing weight. It may also be taken with fruits, almonds, pistachio, peanuts, fruit justices, and salads, and so on.

Low Cholesterol Diet – A Boon for People

Low Cholesterol Diet – A Boon for People

Cholesterol is Not Bad! What we guys don’t know or may be tend to ignore that it does play a vital role in health problems while low cholesterol diet helps in resolving these issues. What is bad is in fact not the cholesterol but the Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is the bad cholesterol while High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), a good one. Hydrogenated fat, Trans fat and saturated fat is harmful as it increases the cholesterol level in blood.
Low cholesterol diet should include unsaturated fats that are in liquid form at room temperature. People may find these fats in plants such as peanut, olive, and canola oils. These unsaturated fats are helpful in lowering the cholesterol level in blood. The saturated fats, such as, milk products, animal fat, cotton seed, olive, and canola oils cause cholesterol levels to rise in the blood and the body gets LDL problems.
Probiotic fibrous foods may be helpful in lowering cholesterol in blood and non-fat yogurt may be the solution to this problem. Healthful foods provide the human body with the things that are necessary for lowering LDL while increasing HDL levels in the human blood. A person may include the following foods into his diet for lowering the LDL to a considerable level.
1.      Oats servings at breakfast for at least 6 weeks decrease LDL level by 5% or so. The underlying reason being the presence of a substance beta-glucan, which is a cholesterol buster.
2.      Salmon and sardines may be a choice of yours to get LDL at lower levels. Fish contains Omega-3 fatty acids and these prove a boon for the human body in decreasing cholesterol levels.
3.      Red wine, made from Tempranillo red grapes, is highly fibrous and lowers LDL level in the human body.
4.      Beef and meat, if used, must be accompanied by regular exercises and intense workouts.
5.      Cracking nuts and eating them up should be more than a fun. One may use low cholesterol diet to lessen bad cholesterol (LDL) in one’s body

Use Nuts to Burn Away Fat

Use Nuts to Burn Away Fat

In South Asia people have many uses of nuts (especially WALNUTS), other than eating them up. They spread nuts around a small opening, alittle extended than the nut itself. They place one nut in this hole and the remaining ones around it. This way, the nuts take a shape of agame. Each participant player comes at a specific distance, aims at the nut inside the whole, or any other one, and then throws the nut at it from his hand. If the aimed nut strikes the targeted one, and the two remain aloof from others while moving after collision, the player wins the game and takes all the nuts away. But if the two nuts or the aimed one strike a wrong nut, he has to place a nut from his pocket around the hole. So, the game continues and it provides considerable exercises to the players. So, nuts can be used to remove fat, and they also provide a way of an interesting exercise-cum-game for the nutlovers.

 
Different types of studies have been conducted in universities, study centers, and research centers to know about the advantages of nuts in the weight loss procedures. The researchers are of the view that nuts can be used with confidence to lose weight. But the method of using nuts must be followed just according to the guidelines of a dietician; otherwise, the nut eating practice may prove useless or even counter-productive.

 
The approximate nutritional information for 10 grams of some of the nuts is given below:

 
Name of Nut     Fat in grams    Calories
Almonds          5.6            61.3

Pistachio nuts   5.1            61

Cashew nuts      5.1            61
Brazil nuts      6.6     68.3
Coconuts         3.3            33.3
Pine nuts        7               69
Chestnuts        0.26           17
Hazelnuts        6.4            65
Peanuts          4.9            58.5
Macadamia nuts   7.7            74.6
Pecan nuts       7               69
Walnuts          7               68.6

Nuts are said to be high in proteins and fats. Fats found in nuts are called mono-saturated fats and this fat does not clog. So, it does not create any problem for arteries and veins. Nuts are nutritious and provide an easy way of many kinds of nutritious elements; therefore, you can take them in variety to provide your body with all types of nutrients that may be needed by the body. Nuts let you feel fuller for a long time and, in this way, they prevent you from overeating. You may rely on the diet provided by these nuts.  The other dietary elements contained in these nuts are dietary fiber, magnesium, zinc, potassium, copper, omega-3 fats, and so on. Almost half ounce / 15 grams / a handful of mixture of nuts may be taken to make one serving. It will provide you with approximately 84 calories.

Benefits of Eating Nuts
A variety of nuts:
1.      Detoxify your fat and flushes it away.
2.      Reduce blood cholesterol levels.
3.      Provide vitamins and nutrients of versatile nature to your body.
4.      Provide the best substitute of the animal protein.
5.      When taken with fresh fruits and vegetables, they have more effect
in reducing weight strategies.
6.      Create a sense of satiety and you feel no hunger.
7.      As seeds and nuts are high in fiber, they are lower in calories as
compared to the foods that have less fiber in them.

 
Thus, benefits of nuts are more when they are taken with care and without any coating or salts. Although studies also show that fresh vegetables are more effective as compared to nuts in losing weight, yet the significance of nuts in losing weight cannot be denied. Remember not to over-eat them and to keep in touch with a dietician.
Keep exercising with certain workout plans devised by professionals of the field.

Natural Remedies For Thyroid Dysfunction

Natural Remedies For Thyroid Dysfunction

Thyroid gland is a vital part of the endocrine system as it helps in ideal functioning of human’s metabolism; protein synthesis and it also assist in overall adjustment and sensitivities of other types of hormones in our bodies.

The malfunctioning of these glands are mainly of two types, namely hyper thyroidism and hypo thyroidism. Whenever our body is subjected to this malfunction, certain symptoms occurs, most commonly are weakening of eyesight, stress, abnormal weight gain or loss, mood swings, tachycardia, blood pressure variations and prolonged depression. Thyroid problem can also be diagnosed via certain medical tests by which a medical specialist can detect which form of malfunction is affecting the individual.

 
The prescribed medicines are certainly not the best solution of thyroid problem as always. The only permanent solution to control this problem lies in God pharmacy itself , whether its hypo or hyper, and if we just choose to eat the right natural food and try healthy living norms, this dreaded problem can be effectively countered.

Some of the natural remedies that works to cure thyroid disease are as follows:

Follow a Proper Diet

Diet is a very vital part in proper functioning of the thyroid gland.Food that contains sugar,fats,preservatives and starch are not suited for thyroid patient and should be restricted.The diet of thyroid patient should include vegetables, fruits and whole-grains,multi-grains and sweet potatoes.

The refined carbohydrates present in bakery items like cakes,cookies and pastries should be avoided completely.

 
Vitamin A

 
Malfunctioning thyroid glands affect the eyesight at a tremendous rate so it is advisable to have vitamin A rich foods like pumpkins, mangoes and carrots (beta-carotene) for better functioning of thyroid gland.

 
Walnut

 
Walnuts are very nutritious as they are great source of monounsaturated fats , iodine and magnesium which helps in hormonal balance of a person suffering from thyroid disease.

 
Coconut Oil

 
Drink coconut milk made by adding 1 teaspoon of coconut oil into a glass of milk, for speedy recovery from thyroid problem.

 
Fluids

 
The patient should drink loads of fluids like water, soups and fresh juices, especially which are rich in selenium and zinc like oranges, cantaloupes ,spinach,blackberries,figs,avocado and banana. juice diet is perfect for removal of waste and toxins from the body. It also helps to detox the body from harmful chemical and toxic build-up. It is recommended to start a fluid detox with proper advice from your health expert.

Rest and Relaxation

Rest is very important for thyroid patients because the fatigue can cause muscular pains and aches. Good relaxation is the key to recovery from this disease. Always take 8 hours of sleep daily for better health.

 
Breathing exercises and meditation also helps the immune system of a thyroid sufferer. One should take small breaks while at work to ensure optimum efficiency and proper relaxation.

 
Exercise

 
Exercise is necessary due to the varying in weight levels of thyroid patient. As the thyroid patient has low energy levels it is better to engage in less challenging workout without putting strain on the body.When they have achieved the desired weight they can switch to strength training for weight maintenance. Yoga also helps especially Pranayam move carried for 30 mins early in the morning or during the sunset helps in controlling thyroid disease.

Intake of Iodine

Have iodine in its organic form as it helps to balance the thyroid levels in the body. Best natural sources of iodine are cabbage,onions,garlic,pineapple,strawberries,iodized salt and watercress.
Avoid Emotional Stress
It is better to avoid emotional stress for a thyroid patient. By staying happy and not being nervous. Surround yourself with positive and happy people who urge you to do well in life.
Balance Estrogen Levels
To balance the thyroid hormones its better to take less estrogen promoting food items like dairy, on-organic meat, and also stop using birth control pills as estrogen slows down the functioning of thyroid glands. Estrogen imbalance is more common in women who can reduce it by eating fiber rich diet.
Pears
Pears are efficient in regulating hormonal level in the body. Take 4-5 pears daily for optimal thyroid functioning. Patient can also continue pear therapy for few months to see the noticeable results on a long run.

 
Zinc and Selenium

 
According to the research it is found that zinc and selenium deficiencies leads to thyroid dysfunction. Have more green vegetables and fish, as they are rich in zinc and selenium. Patient can also take supplements but not without a advice of medical expert. It is important to take zinc supplement after having food never on empty stomach.

 
Avoid Canola oil
Canola oil should be avoided by the thyroid patient as it interfere with production of thyroid hormones.

 
Avoid Caffeine

 
Caffeine exacerbate symptoms experienced by the thyroid patient, which includes palpitations, tremors and sweating. So avoid coffee if, you are craving coffee, take herbal tea instead which is much better for your overall health.

 
Get regular Check ups

 
For better cure and control always, the patient should monitor his /her thyroid levels and should have regular check-ups to curb the thyroid problem fully.

 
Ginger Tea

 
During winter prepare ginger tea and drink as it helps in production of thyroid hormones.

 
Stay Warm

 
To handle the thyroid problem in a better manner, stay warm by drinking hot fluids and wearing warm clothing. With these natural cures the patient can easily bring the dysfunctional thyroid gland under control. It is vital to have proper exercise with a healthy life style as a preventive measure to tackle with thyroid disease. The patient should know that he/she may not completely eradicate thyroid problem roots but these remedies can certainly help him/her to keep its adverse effects at bay.