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Healthy Baby with Mother's Milk
2009-11-06 20:39:39
Nothing beats mother's milkAfter giving birth, milk coming from a mother contains colostrum. Colostrum is very good for newborn baby and contains enough fat, protein and lactose for the baby.Doctors recommended that newborn babies is fed with their mother's milk exclusively for six month, and even better if this is continued until the they reach two years old.Mother's milk contains enough nutrition for baby. It contains more protein and less fat compared with formulated milk. Beside that, mother's milk also contains IgA and vitamin E which has important role in keeping the baby from any disease infection. High content of white blood cells also can avoid any infection. The content of growth hormone in mother's milk also can help the growth and development of the baby.It can be said that breast feeding a baby by her mother can bond a deep relationship between the mother and her newborn baby. © My Health Some right reserved.
Influenza A (H1N1); Get Enough Rest and Drink Water a Lot
2009-11-06 05:03:26
You are sure used to hear about Influenza A (H1N1) that is currently sweeping the world. The mass media is now busy reporting on this infectious disease.Influenza A (H1N1) is an infectious disease which previously never infected people. H1N1 does not have any link with other viruses that causes common flu.H1N1 virus spreads from human to human. It can be spread through respiratory tract by droplets when coughing or sneezing.Signs of H1N1 include coughing, fever, headache, muscle aches, joint pain, sore throat, runny nose, vomiting, and diarrhea.You do not have to be worried if you are infected with H1N1. What is important is you should get enough rest, drink a lot of water, and eat the given medicine by your doctor. You should meet your doctor when having these signs; suffocation, having fever for more than three days, or muscle cramps. © My Health Some right reserved.
Health and Haze: A Health Guide For You
2009-11-06 00:54:53
A hazy day in Kuala Lumpur. Take precautions when working during a hazy day.What is Haze?Haze is a phenomenon caused by the existence of small particles which cannot be seen by the naked eye and float in the air. These particles may have come naturally or as an effect of human activity. When these particles exist in large amount and cluster, it can block the sunlight from reaching the earth. Because of this it reduces the eye viewing distance.Causes of HazeThe main causes of haze are:- Open Burning- Smoke from Factories- Smoke from VehiclesAvoid from Doings Which Can Cause HazeAir Pollution Index (API)API is derived from measurement of fine dust (10 microns and below) and a few types of gas which can affect health namely carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and ozone. API is
Risky Group During Haze and Symptoms Of Haze Effects
2009-11-05 21:46:23
Haze Threatens Your HealthContinuous hazy condition will bring bad effects to people especially high risk group which are:ChildrenOld peopleThose who has asthmabronchitislung inflammationchronic lung disease heart problemallergySmokersThose who works outside of office or home.What are Signs and Symptoms of Impact of Haze to HealthEffects will be experienced after exposed continuously to haze which include:Itchiness in throat and coughing Feeling hard to breath or breathing difficulty.Eyes felt painful and tearing.Watery nose and frequent sneezing.Body skin felt itchyChest pain.Get doctor's treatment and advice at nearest clinic if you have these signsand symptoms.More on health and haze:Health and Haze: A Health Guide For You Risky Group During Haze and Symptoms Of Haze EffectsHealth and Haze: Prevent Disease Resulted from Haze © My Health Some right reserved.
Health and Haze: Prevent Disease Resulted from Haze
2009-11-05 21:46:23
Prevent disease resulted from haze. Follow these advices:- Those who experience diseases like cough, flu, asthma, sore eyes, heart disease or chronic lung diseases should go to the clinic immediately if the disease conditions worsen.Those who are in high risk group should always take medicine as advised.Nasal mask should be used by all motorcyclists, those who work outside building or in dusty places and those who are in the high risk group.Smokers who have small child, old parents and diseased relatives must not smoke in the house.The public are advice to stay inside their home and building as far as they can.Lessen sports activity outside home.Always wash their face and skin areas exposed to haze with clean water.If your vehicle is air-conditioned, please use it. Always drink a lot of wa
Privacy Policy for MesraHealth.com
2009-11-05 08:54:19
The privacy of our visitors to MesraHealth.com is important to us. If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us by email at myhealthsyahoo.com.At www.MesraHealth.com, the privacy of our visitors is of extreme importance to us. This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information is received and collected by www.MesraHealth.com and how it is used.Log FilesLike many other Web sites, www.MesraHealth.com makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol ( IP ) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider ( ISP ), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gath
"My Smile Bites" Contest
2009-10-23 21:28:57
Are you tired of looking in the mirror at chipped, stained or missing teeth? Do your dental problems leave you feeling too embarrassed to smile in social situations? You’re not alone. Your smile is often the first thing a person notices about you, and a bad smile can greatly affect your confidence and self-esteem. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford the dental care they need, leaving many to live with painful dental problems that not only look bad, but can affect their overall health.Well, we have good news for those of you who are in desperate need of dental care! 1-800-DENTIST®, the nation's leading free resource for consumers in search of a dentist, is holding a "My Smile Bites" contest, where one lucky winner will win a smile makeover worth up to $30,000.To enter, submit a short
How to Treat the Congenital Heart Defect?
2009-06-20 01:25:20
NON-SURGICALWith technological advancement in medicine, an increasing number of congenital heart diseases can be treated non-surgically in the cardiovascular laboratory using small tubes called "catheters" which are inserted via the groin. This includes the treatment of narrowed valves or vessels and closure of some types of holes in the heart and unwanted vessels.MEDICAL TREATMENTIn some cases of congestive heart failure and irregular heart rhythm, surgery may not be needed. Many medical treatments are available to help the heart work properly.Upon proper diagnosis, medical treatments like diuretics, digoxin, other drugs or an artificial pacemaker may be prescribed.SURGICAL TREATMENTIf your child has a heart defect that can be treated with surgery, your paediatric cardiologist will advise
How to Tell If Your Child Has a Heart Defect?
2009-06-20 01:25:00
Serious congenital heart defects are usually diagnosed in infancy, but significant defects may be found anytime during childhood, teenage years or even in adulthood.If your child shows any of the following symptoms that are commonly related to congenital heart defects, please consult your paediatric cardiologist for a proper diagnostic evaluation.These include:• Breathing difficulties• Poor weight gain• Frequent chest infections• Blueness of the fingers, lips and tongue (cyanosis)Simple tests such as a chest x-ray and ECG are normally done and usually a cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) will confirm the diagnosis. Occasionally, an invasive test (cardiac catheterization) will be required to establish the diagnosis.More on Congenital Heart Defect:Congenital Heart Defect; A Common Birth DefectCommon Congenital Heart DefectsHow to Treat the Congenital Heart Defect? © My Health Some right reserved.
Common Congenital Heart Defects
2009-06-20 01:24:37
These are the common heart defects occur in babies:HOLE IN THE HEARTAtrial Septal Defect (ASD)Septum is the wall that divides the chambers of the heart. An atrial septal defect (ASD) is an opening in this wall that divides the atrial (upper chambers), that fails to close during development.The atrial receives blood from the body and the lungs. When a hole exists between the atrial, a large amount of oxygen-rich (red) blood from the heart’s left side leaks back to the right side. This opening also allows extra blood to go to the lungs, which may increase the workload of the heart.Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)Ventricular septal defect (VSD) occurs when a large opening (hole) exists between the wall that separates the ventricles (lower chambers).The ventricles pump blood out of the heart