Why is Proper Hand Washing Important?

INTRODUCTION

Hands play a major role in the transmission of infection in health care institutions, industrial settings such as the food industry and also in all community and domestic settings, the importance of hand hygiene in the control of infection cannot be under emphasized.

There are 2 – 3 million deaths worldwide each year from diarrheal diseases, many which could be prevented. Hands are highway for the transmission and spread of bacteria and viruses that causes food borne illness and nonsocial infection.

Definition

Hand washing is the act of cleaning ones hands with the use of water or another liquid or with use of soap for the purpose of removing soil, dirt and micro-organisms. Hand hygiene results in a reduction of microbial load on hand

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Dangers of Prolong Use of Computers: Health Risks of Computer Screens on the Human Eyes.

 

Causes

Overuse is the most common cause of repetitive strain from computer screens. It has been shown that people blink less when using a computer, which leads to dry eyes, discomfort and fatigue. Additionally, continually focusing on a visual object a constant distance away, such as a computer screen, can lead to eyesight degradation or impaired eye coordination. Neck and back strain can result from the monitor being at the incorrect viewing angle.

Identification

Chronic dry eyes are a sure sign of computer overuse. If you must resort to using eye drops every day, or several times per day, it is extremely likely you need to consider reducing your time spent at a computer. A recurring dull headache should also be considered a warning sign. A possible neck injury can be identified by an inability to hold the head still for extended periods without discomfort.

Prevention

Operating a computer in an ergonomically sound manner, with regular breaks, can help you avoid repetitive strain injuries. A computer monitor should be positioned so that the top of the screen is slightly below eye level, around an arm's length away and directly in front of you. If the screen is the proper distance away, it should not be necessary to bend the neck to view the entire area. Avoid using a CRT monitor that cannot handle a refresh rate of at least 85 hertz to prevent headaches, or use an LCD monitor. Work in an area that is neither overly bright nor overly dark, with the light source offset from the eyes at a 45-degree angle to avoid glare. Lastly, take regular breaks. Once every hour, a moment should be taken to stand up, move the muscles and refocus the eyes on different objects.

Credits:  http://www.ehow.com/about_5565299_health-risks-computer-screens.html

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10 Things You Need To Know About Sugars.

Every time you buying anything containing in sugar, you are sending a message that you don’t care about your body, that you are satisfied with food that is making you sick, fat, and unhealthy.

1. WHY SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED ABOUT HOW MUCH SUGAR YOU CONSUME? - Sugar adds empty calories to your diet. “Empty calories” means foods,which don't have any nutritional benefit. - Sugar promotes belly fat. - Eating excess sugar could lead to weight gain, obesity, diabetes and “diabesity” which bring a host of other health problems such as heart disease.

2. WHAT HAPPENS IN OUR BODY WHEN WE EAT SUGAR? When we consume sugar, our body has two options on how to deal with it: - Burn it for energy. - Store excess sugar in our fat cells.

3. HOW DOES OUR BODY STORE EXCESS SUGAR IN FAT CELLS? - When our pancreas detects a rush of sugar, it releases a hormone called insulin to deal with all of that excess sugar. - Insulin helps regulate that level of sugar in our blood and store all of this glucose in fat cells

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Must Read: Benefits Of Shea Butter On The Skin.

We all know of Shea butter, what I think is that most of us have not realised the importance of Shea Butter to the World Market and the economy today.

Most women spends comparable amount of monies on Cosmetic Products that only contain about 5% of Shea Butter with the other 95% made up of synthetic compounds to give a desired texture and scent.

Compare the price of a Kilo of Shea Butter in Nigeria against the price of an imported jar
of cosmetic containing 5% or less of Shea Butter. Would it not be prudent to take that kilo of Shea butter and maximise it to the fullest?

Why not design your own skin cream!

Shea butter has been known to work well against stretch marks. It also benefits those suffering dry skin, dermatitis and sunburn, quick skin healing and cinnamic acid, which protects the skin against the harmful UV rays of the sun.
Since Shea butter is well tolerated by the skin, it usually does not trigger off any allergic reactions. This makes it ideal for use by persons with sensitive skin.

Medicinal Value

Shea butter is used as a base for medicinal ointments and has been claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties.

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Effects of Fatty Foods: Increases Serum Cholesterol, Read the Dangers of Increased Serum Cholesterol.

How High Cholesterol Leads to Heart Attack and Stroke

• Cholesterol can cling to the wall of your artery. As it builds up, it forms dense plaque. This narrows the space inside your arteries through which blood can flow. Eventually, plaque can block blood flow, since many cholesterol deposits within your tiny arteries.

• The buildup of plaque is called hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis. Plaque may be forming for years before you have symptoms.

• By blocking blood flow to your heart or brain, plaque can cause heart disease, heart attack, or stroke.

You can help prevent these conditions by treating high cholesterol as soon as you become aware of it.
Most the preventive measures is too avoid high fatty diets. 

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MUST READ: Reasons We Should Avoid Junk Foods.

This days many individuals prefer to eat fast foods like fries, burger, cake, because they are yummy in taste. This habit is slowly leading to some form of epidemics as it has contributed to a major disease risk, the most annoying thing is that many lovers of junk foods are ignorant of the attendant risk of consuming high fatty foods, there fore i have decided to write this piece to enlighten my readers.

 Fast food nutrition should make up a minimal part of a healthy diet. Fast foods and junk foods are high in fat, sodium and sugar, which can lead to obesity and a range of attendant health problems, including diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. Here are the facts about how excessive junk food consumption affects your body.

 1.  Junk Food Affects Your Energy Levels Junk food doesn't contain the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy. As a result, you may feel chronically fatigued and lack the energy you need to complete daily tasks. The high levels of sugar in junk food puts your metabolism under stress; when you eat refined sugar, your pancreas secretes high amounts of insulin to prevent a dangerous spike in blood sugar levels. Because fast food and junk food don't contain adequate amounts of protein and good carbohydrates, your blood sugar levels will drop suddenly after eating, leaving you feeling grumpy, fatigued and craving sugar.
 2.  Junk Food Contributes to Poor Performance and Obesity Junk food contains large amounts of fat, and as fat accumulates in your body, you'll gain weight and could become obese. The more weight you gain, the more you'll be at risk for serious chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. You could even have a heart attack.

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8 Powerful Reasons to eat more Fruits and Vegetables

 

1. Fruits and  vegetables, add natural colors and texture that makes them appealing to eat.

2. Fruits and vegetables are nutritious in any form, fresh, frozen, canned, dried. they can be processed into 100% pure juice for refreshment.

3.Friuts and vegetables provides the body with fiber, that helps the digestive system(improves bowel function and helps maintain healthy body weight.

4. Fruits and vegetables are low in calories,fat, sodium, with zero cholesterol thereby helping to reduce cardiovascular risk( obesity).

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