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FIRST AID FOR CHOKING CASUALTIES

FIRST AID FOR CHOKING CASUALTIES Choking occurs when an object or food becomes lodged in the throat or windpipe, blocking airflow. A first aider performing the Heimlich maneuver on a casualty,to see more pictures Click Here Adults most often choke on a piece of food, such as a large piece of meat. Infants do not have well-developed swallowing reflexes and may choke if given small, rounded foods such as peanuts or hard candies. Children, especially toddlers, also may choke on balloons, toys, coins, other inedible objects that they place in their mouth, and foods (particularly rounded, smooth foods, such as hot dogs, round candies, nuts, beans, and grapes). If the airflow is blocked, choking can be a medical emergency and needs urgent attention. Choking is a leading cause of injury and death among children, especially those younger than 4 years of age. The majority of choking-related incidents among children are associated with food, coins, and toys. According to the College ...

FIRST AID FOR CASUALTIES IN SHOCK

FIRST AID FOR CASUALTIES IN SHOCK Shock is a critical condition brought on by the sudden drop in blood flow through the body. When a person is in shock, his or her organs aren't getting enough blood or oxygen. Shock may result from trauma, heatstroke, blood loss, an allergic reaction, severe infection, poisoning, severe burns, or other causes. The main symptom of shock is low blood pressure. Other symptoms include rapid, shallow breathing; cold, clammy skin; rapid, weak pulse; dizziness, fainting, or weakness. There are 5 TYPES OF SHOCK you should be aware of and be ready to respond to in emergencies; 1. SEPTIC SHOCK: septic shocks occur from infections affecting the whole body that lead to low blood pressure. It affects infants, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems. Bacteria, fungi, and some viruses–upon gaining entrance into the body—could elicit septic shock. 2. ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK(Anaphylaxis):This is a severe allergic reaction affecting the whole body. When rea...

DIABETES AND RICE INTAKE:THE RISK?

DIABETES AND RICE INTAKE:THE RISK? Diabetes, a result of high blood sugar, is one of the leading cause of death worldwide. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the one produced. Today 415 Million people worldwide are living with diabetes.It is estimated that in 2040 more than half a billion will have diabetes. Many people have pointed out the correlation between rice consumption and diabetes,and alot more have given up rice intake for health reasons. Let's, see the comparison between rice and sugar and get back to the subject matter shall we? Cooked rice is far more nutritious than sugar, and it is also much lower in carbohydrates and calories. An image of cooked rice in a bowl Raw rice is a high-calorie, high-carbohydrate food. 100 grams of raw rice contains 70 grams of carbohydrates and 34...

HONEY CONSUMPTION FOR GOUT PATIENTS.

HONEY CONSUMPTION FOR GOUT PATIENTS. Gout is a painful form of arthritis characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in the joints. Pain and inflammation occur when too much uric acid crystallises and deposits in the joints. It is an inflammatory condition caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia). It is also the most common type of inflammatory arthritis, with over 7.44 million cases of gout estimated around the world in 2017. RISK FACTORS INCLUDE: 1.Obesity 2.High blood pressure and/or diabetes 3.Close relatives suffering from gout . 4.kidney problems 5.Eating foods that cause uric acid buildup, such as red meat, offal, and seafood. 6.Consuming excessive amounts of beer or spirits 7.Sugary drinks, sweets, and high fructose corn syrup-generally sweet stuff-are at the top of the list of foods that cause gout. As a result of the last risk factor mentioned, the question is whether honey consumption should be encouraged in gout patients? First of all, we...

WHAT IS THE BEST DIET TO LOWER CHOLESTEROL AND LOSE WEIGHT?

WHAT IS THE BEST DIET TO LOWER CHOLESTEROL AND LOSE WEIGHT? According to research studies, eating a Mediterranean diet can help you to lower various risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including cholesterol levels. This diet mainly includes a lot of vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, olive oil, whole grain products, fish, and poultry. Reduce consumption of processed foods, which are high in trans fat, which in turn contribute to the high serum cholesterol levels. A change in diet may just be able to; clean out the plaque buildup in your arteries, drop your cholesterol to a healthy and balanced level, and enhance your physical and psychological energy to levels you did not think possible. An example is Oatmeal which contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol. Fiber reduces cholesterol levels and is attributed to soluble fiber’s ability to chelate cholesterol in the lumen of the small intestine leading to r...

HOW LONG DOES TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL, THC LAST IN THE BODY?

HOW LONG DOES TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL, THC LAST IN THE BODY? Tetrahydrocannabinol is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis and one of at least 113 total cannabinoids identified on the plant.THC is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana. It's what makes people feel "high." THC and its metabolites are stored in body fat before finally clearing out through the kidneys. For someone who has used it daily for so long, your body will be completely saturated with the stuff for some time after quitting. At 83 days, you're pretty much right on the edge of having it out of your system but just aren't quite there yet. One-time use will usually stay in your system for 5-8 days. If you use cannabis 2-4 times per week and then stop, you'll test positive for 11-18 days. Long-time heavy users should expect positive results for at least 90 days after cessation and even up to 120 days for those who are larger or with a slow metabolism. HOW TO REDUCE THC IN TH...

Honey Nutrition Facts & Health Benefits

Honey Nutrition Facts & Health Benefits The sugar we all are accustomed to is produced in two principal ways, from beet or cane. In production sugar is extracted and refined, before consumption. Sugar is primarily made of sucrose. Honey, on the other hand, is made by bees using the nectar of flowering plants and stored in combs until when collected for use. Honey is primarily made up of Fructose, followed by glucose and sucrose. The sweet taste of honey is attributed to its higher fructose content, and fructose is known to be sweeter than glucose or sucrose. From the above explanation, we see that honey is sugar (contains sucrose), but it's sweeter, safer to use and it isn't inflammatory. In addition to its use as a natural sweetener, honey is used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial agent. People commonly use honey orally to treat coughs and topically to treat burns and promote wound healing. On the other hand,sugar is indeed inflamm...