Coping With Excessive Sleepiness Problem

Considering the hectic scenario of the present times, it is not difficult to predict out that most of the people do not get a good night sleep. So they suffer from the problem of excessive sleepiness during their working hours of the day. 

Therefore the point that how to cope with this distress is very important to give your body a healthy posture. This problem is known as hypersomnia. Such a sickness can also be caused if you are overweight. A distress like this can lead to a poor performance in your school, college, office or some other important task. It especially causes work-related accidents like failure of project due to lack of concentration. So here are some fine tips that you can follow to avoid this condition. Look here!!

Tips to avoid excessive sleepiness

Take a good night sleep- Don't lump up your work till late nights. You can finish your task on the next day. It is very important that you remove the clutter of work and tensions before you are going to your bed. Take at least 7-8 hours sleep and teenagers can even take around 9 hour-sleep.

Keep distractions at bay- Never do heavy discussions once you are in your bed. Switch-off your mobile phone and do not even use your laptop. If you watch TV while your resting time, then also a lot of distraction is created. So do not watch it when you get into your bed.

Make a consistent time- Make a consistent time for going to bed and rising in the morning. By following such consistency, you will be able to enjoy a fine resting time at night.

Take your meal at time- Take your meals at time. This is because if you go for your dinner in the late hours, then you won't feel like sleeping properly. So make sure you are done with your dinner at least two hours before you want to sleep. Do not take coffee or tea at night. It will keep you awake for a long time.

Do exercise- If you exercise daily, it keeps you fit and will make you sleep in time. A good 30-minute workout also keeps your mind fresh and active during daytime. Don't do any exercise before three hours of bed time. It will disturb your sleep.

Avoid naps during day time- If you take naps during day time, then it can effectively cause a lot of disturbance in your night sleep. So avoid taking them. 

Also do not go to your bed in night until you feel extremely sleepy.

Create a relaxation routine- Follow a relaxation routine before your bed time. 

You can do a little meditation, listen to music, drink warm milk or take bath. All these activities will soothe your senses and will help you get a sound sleep.

Do not take alcohol- Try not taking alcohol at night as it can awake you again and again from your sleep. You will feel restless the next morning.

You can also avoid the problem of excessive sleepiness by staying positive in life. This is because if you follow negative thoughts, then you often come under depression or stress. It thus creates a lot of disturbance in getting a good sleep. 

So for a healthy you, a healthy lifestyle is the key!!

Chronic Mono Diagnosis

There are two ways through which Chronic mono diagnosis can be conducted. 

But before we discuss about it, let’s have a clear idea about this viral infection. 

Mono or mononucleosis is an infectious disease caused by the EBV (Epstein Barr Virus). The disease, which is also known as Pfeiffer’s disease, Kissing disease and glandular fever as well, can have a negative effect on the health of an individual.

Though, the disease mononucleosis does not usually last for more than 4 months; however, if the disease persists longer than 6 months then it is referred to as chronic mononucleosis. This condition occurs rarely but if it occurs then it must be investigated further to rule out the presence of chronic fatigue syndrome. 

Infectious mono may cause complications such as loss of appetite, fatigue etc. which may disintegrate the quality of life of a person. Some of the symptoms of chronic mononucleosis or recurrent mononucleosis include fever, swollen lymph nodes, exhaustion and lingering sore throat. Mono is a dormant disease and very rarely does it advance to the chronic stage. 

A tissue biopsy or blood test is performed to diagnose the disease. However, laboratory results are not always foolproof of the disease. In some cases, false negative and positive results may occur because of the active response of the antibodies to the EBV tests. 

The most common form of diagnosis is by testing the presence of 50% lymphocytes and 10 % atypical lymphocytes when the individual is suffering from fever, pharyngitis etc. Serological test is another method through which you can determine the presence of infectious mononucleosis. 

The signs and symptoms of the disease in itself is a method of diagnosis. 

Presence of splenomegaly, posterior cervical adenopathy, axillary adenopathy and inguinal adenopathy is an indication of mononucleosis. If physical examination fails to detect splenomegaly then it means the kissing disease is dormant and there is nothing to worry about.

Earlier, Heterophile antibody test was used as the most common method for diagnosing the disease. In this method, the antibody is tested by agglutination of guinea pig, sheep and horse’s red blood cells. However, recent tests that are more efficient in the diagnosis of the infection have been developed. 

Immunoglobin G and Immunoglobin M tests are some of the latest testing methods developed.

Causes of Sinusitis

Causes of Sinusitis

Sinusitis can be caused by anything that interrupts the airflow in the nasal passage and drainage of the mucus from the sinuses. Swelling due to change in temperature or air pressure or use of nasal spray, swimming, diving, smoking etc. may also be responsible for causing sinusitis. But when it is caused by virus or bacteria, then you get a sinus infection.

Acute sinus infection is usually caused by viral infection in the upper respiratory tract. However, viruses does not themselves cause sinusitis, but set an atmosphere by causing inflammation and blocking the nasal passage creating a niche for the bacteria to grow. In some cases, the viral cold may cause inflammation to the sinus but it is usually resolved without medication in two weeks.

Sinus infection is most commonly caused by bacteria. Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenza, and Moraxella catarrhalis are the bacteria which normally cause inflammation in the sinus.

Sometimes, fungal infection can also cause acute sinusitis. Though, not all types of fungus present in the atmosphere are harmful to us. Fungi, such as aspergillus, however can cause serious health problems to those who have a weak immune system.

Several other common causes of sinus infection are listed below:

1) Running nose: when you are suffering from common cold and have running nose, frequent blowing of your nose can cause sinusitis because of the pressure can lead to bacterial infection.

2) Use of drugs: snorting drugs through the nose may also cause the infection. 

Sometimes the side effects of a medicine may also trigger inflammation.

3) Change in atmosphere and temperature: changes in the temperature may sometimes cause nasal congestion which may lead to inflammation of the sinus.

4) Teeth and gum infection: In some cases teeth and gum infection may also cause sinus infection.

It is very important to treat prolonged acute sinus infection, as it may result into chronic sinusitis. The symptoms of both acute and chronic are the same but their causes may not always be the same. Read on to know about the causes of chronic sinusitis.

Breast Cancer Post-Surgery Care

On your breast cancer post-surgery, you may at one point feel the triumph of living again without cancer. But this feeling of triumph is accompanied by the feeling of fear and uncertainty of the cancer striking back again. The reaction of those who have undergone breast cancer surgery to the after effects is quite different.

Some common after effects they might experience are nausea, scar, unusual sensations, stiffness, swelling, wound infection, bruising, pain cording etc. And thus to cope up with the condition it is very important to know the breast cancer post-surgery care.

Following are some of the things that should be done for the follow-up care:

1. Always keep your scheduled appointment. In the first three years of the surgery, you must see your doctor every three to six months. Depending on how long you have been cancer-free, your need for visiting the doctor will decrease.

2. You will be required to go through regular mammograms even if you have done mastectomy. However, routine x-rays and blood tests in women are not a good option to check the spread of breast cancer to other parts of the body.

3. Always be alert and look out for any unusual changes that take place in your body. Do not hesitate to discuss it with your doctor if you notice any changes. It could be an indication that the cancer is recurring.

4. Those women who are taking Tamoxifen must get their pelvis checked by their doctors during the appointment as the side effect of this medication can cause uterine cancer.

5. Take care of your emotional and physical well-being. And yes, do not compare your outcome with that of others as every diagnosis differs from one another. 

Strictly follow your doctor’s instruction on how to take care of your wounds after surgery. Light stretching exercises are a must after surgery to regain the mobility of your body. Keep the incision clean and dry for about a week as there is a high risk of infection. And always self-examine your breast since a woman who already has had cancer in one breast is at a higher risk of developing another one.

Call your doctor if you notice swelling in your arm, fever, loss of appetite, change in menstrual cycle and drainage from the surgical drain increases.

For more awareness,  our articles - prevention of breast cancer and celebrities with breast cancer are a must-read. And feel free to share your views.

Beauty Secrets from the Kitchen

Some more easy-to-implement body care tips.  

  

1.Watermelon juice clears the skin of all its blemishes leaving it fresh and lovely. Grate a watermelon, squeeze out the juice and apply it on your face for 15 minutes. Now wash it with hot water and then splash on cold water. 

2. Fenugreek leaves (methi) cure pimples, blackheads, dryness and early appearance of wrinkles. Make a paste of these leaves and apply it every night. Next morning, wash off with warm water. This improves your complexion. 

3. Tea leaves and lemon juice helps prevent hair fall. They also lead to soft and shiny hair. You need to boil the leaves in water and strain out the tea. Add a little lemon juice to this concoction and wash your hair with it. Rinse your hair thoroughly. 

4. Bengal gram flour (besan) mixed with curd can be applied daily on your face and hair! It will not only give you a glowing complexion, but also long and lustrous locks. 

5. Orange juice is great for an instant glow. All you need to do is dip your fingers in the juice and pat your cheeks, chin, neck and forehead. Wash off after ten minutes.   

Your kitchen shelf has been secretly storing all these beauty secrets for years. It is up to you to discover more. And when you do, don't forget to share them with us!