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World Iodine Deficiency Day: Here’s how you can minimise

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Every year, World Iodine Deficiency Day is observed on 21 October across the world. Iodine is an element present in salt and deficiency leads to problems in a person’s metabolism and can also hamper the development of the brain. Irregular secretion of thyroid hormones can lead to goiter.

More than 350 million people in India are at the risk of iodine deficiency disorders. In order to overcome the risk of iodine deficiency it is important to consume iodised salt. The iodine deficiency in India is serious and Critical mainly because people do not consume sufficient amount of iodised salt.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has been working since the 1980s to underline the effects of iodine deficiency by building national salt iodization programs. UNICEF along with the International Council for Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (ICCIDC) has strategized several international programs and has been able to provide 66 percent of homes with iodized salt.

Here are some ways to minimize iodine deficiency:

– Intake of iodized salt on a daily basis of around 10g per day.

– Milk is essential in one’s diet, not only for iodine but also for proteins, vitamins, and calcium

– Seafood and sea vegetables are rich in iodine. Seafood also contains omega-3 fatty acids. The American Thyroid Association states that Iodine is present in soil and in seawater

– Eggs are vital and a good way to increase iodine in children

– Fruits such as bananas, strawberries, and vegetables like sweet potato and spinach contain essential brain nutrient folate.

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Know the causes and side effects of the obesity

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Know the causes and side effects of the obesity

Obesity:

Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat.Obesity is not just a cosmetic concern.It is a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as

  1. Heart disease
  2. Diabetes
  3. High blood pressure and
  4. Certain cancers

Main causes of obesity:

  1. Diet
  2. Drinking
  3. Lack of physical activity
  4. Environment
  5. Hormonal Issues
  6. Genetics
  7. Medical condition
  8. Medication

Most common health problems with obesity :

  1. Type 2 diabetes
  2. Hypertension
  3. Dyslipidemia and heart disease
  4. Stroke
  5. Cancers
  6. Respiratory problems an sleep apnoea
  7. Fatty liver disease
  8. Kidney disease
  9. Osteoarthritis
  10. Psychological disorders
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Is fatigue dangerous ?

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Is fatigue dangerous ?

Fatigue can have some pretty harmful effects from reduced concentration to irritability, reckless risk-taking, poor work quality, an even falling asleep behind the wheel.

Even a week of feeling more tried than usual is not uncommon. Yet most people can tell when their fatigue feels like something more serious. If that’s  the case, or your fatigue  gets worse or lasts longer than a week or two, its time to see your doctor.

Signs of fatigue:

It my feel like overwhelming tiredness, which makes people unable to complete normal activities of daily living.It may also worsen the difficulties associated with a person’s brain injury.

Example:

  1. Forgetfulness
  2. Irritability
  3. Slurred speech
  4. Dizziness
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All that you have to know about diarrhea

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All that you have to know about diarrhea

Diarrhea:

Diarrhea is one of the most common health complaints. Diarrhea is characterize by abnormally loose or watery stools. Most cases of diarrhea are due to bacteria, viruses or parasites. Digestive system disorders can also cause chronic diarrhea.

Causes of diarrhea:

Many cases of diarrhea are due to an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. The microbes responsible trusted source for this infection include:

  1. Bacteria
  2. Viruses
  3. Parasitic organisms

Some of the major causes of chronic diarrhea include:

  1. Microscopic colitis
  2. Malabsorptive and maldigestive diarrhea
  3. Chronic infections
  4. Drug-induced diarrhea
  5. Endocrine-related causes
  6. Cancer-related causes

Symptom:

Diarrhea refers to watery stools, but it may be accompanied by other symptoms. These include:

  1. Stomach pain
  2. Abdominal cramps
  3. Bloating
  4. Weight loss
  5. Fever
  6. Body aches
  7. chills
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