Anadrol-Oxymetholone is a synthetic steroid hormone originated by Syntex in 1960. Primarily, Anadrol-Oxymetholone is used for the treatment of osteoporosis and anemia, in addition to energizing muscle growth in malnourished or underdeveloped patients. The Food and Drug Administration FDA drug has approved Anadrol-Oxymetholone for human use.

Afterwards non-steroidal drugs known as Epogen were originated and proved to be more effectual in treating anaemia and osteoporosis without any side-effect. In spite of this, Anadrol-Oxymetholone remained available in the market, and finally established a new use in treating HIV wasting syndrome. While corrected as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act, Anadrol-Oxymetholone has been available thru prescription. Anadrol-Oxymetholone produces both androgenic as well as anabolic effects.

Anadrol-Oxymetholone is the strongest oral steroid available on the market. Anadrol-Oxymetholone is the strongest androgenic steroid available, which is very effectual in promoting extensive gains in body strength by meliorating protein synthesis. Due to this reason, it is often used unlawfully by musclemen and jocks. Anadrol-Oxymetholone has a very high affinity for water and fat retention. Lots of athletes make use of Anadrol-Oxymetholone to protect joints under heavy loads.

Anadrol-Oxymetholone raises the quantity of red blood cells RBC, letting the muscles to soak up more oxygen. As a result, the muscles acquire higher stamina and performance level. The common side effects of Anadrol-Oxymetholone are liver problems, acne, hair loss, abdominal pains, headaches, gynecomastia, hypertension, heavy water retention, weight loss, decreasing strength, nausea, bloating, deepening of the voice, growth of facial hair and clitoral hypertrophy. Eventually, there is also a major risk of the appearance of estrogenic effects for e.g. gynaecomastia. Due to its 17a-alkylated arrangement, Anadrol-Oxymetholone is extremely hepatotoxic. Its permanent usage can cause various serious ailments including hepatitis, liver cancer, and cirrhosis. It also blocks natural testosterone production.

The normal dosage is 1-2 tablets with maximum of 4 tablets a day. In order to get additional benefits from Anadrol-Oxymetholone, jocks normally stack Anadrol-oxymetholone with other anabolic steroids. Lots of users will combine it with drugs such as nandrolone, boldenone and testosterone to promote their gains.

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As humans, being liked, popular and sought after is a natural desire inherent in each of us. This is why deodorants, toothpastes, gym memberships and fancy cars sell at astronomical rates. This is also why mints are so popular and hardly a day goes by without someone at work, school or in public asking you do you have some gum? You already know what that person may be trying to curb or correct Bad Breath. It also relieves you this person didnt offer you some!

I wrote once in an article in my blog titled Youve lost the weight but how clean are you on the inside? that exterior indications-though very convincing and at times correct-dont necessary depict proper health, as disease may manifest itself in various ways.

One strong indication of disease is always stench, as a result, if you suffer from bad breath or as is Medically diagnosed, halitosis, this is a sign that you need to make some drastic dietetic changes or undergo a cleanse to curb this unpleasant occurrence.

Using toothpastes especially the controversial and hazardous fluorinated ones, mints and chewing-gums to curb bad breath, like any artificial drug for any disease, doesnt cure this ailment but only masks its symptoms temporarily-only for it to come back in full force. This explains why we as humans become addicted to all sorts of unnatural and oft time hazardous substances ranging from pain killers to alcohol.

The necessary and very effective measures one should take in eliminating bad breath are the following you can trust this author who even upon waking up doesnt have the so-called morning breath, falsely and commonly accepted as being naturalnothing my friends could be further from the truth!

1. Make a change in your diet; for as is known in every culture known to man; You are what you eat! Hippocrates- the Father of Medicine once said Let your foods be your medicine and your medicines your food, well what should I eat? the uninformed might ask Plain and simple alkaline formingmucus binding foods also known as, you guessed it right if youve read my other articles elsewhere Fruits and Vegetables.

One common indication of disease besides stench is always mucus and this is introduced into the body by only one means, what you consume, therefore all measures should be taken to eat the foods that not only nourish you but have the added ability and benefit of being able to bind and eradicate the excessive mucus.

I am not trying to be a pro-vegan or vegetarian heck Ive smelled bad breath and strong body odor on the most blindly fanatical of both kinds of people before but, from experiments and being a nature lover, all vegetarian animals-free of human captivity or at least allowed to eat their natural diets for examples the grazing cattle who consume only grass DO NOT have any bad breath.

For a good example of a suggested daily menu plan, look for my article on How to get rid of Acne in 10 days on this site as space is a constricting factor at this time.

2. Practice basic natural oral hygiene. As I indicated in the core e-book of my site, practitioners of Yoga such as the hard-core ones in India, Africa and even here in the USA know of such ancient techniques of cleansing the body that-though not as necessary for the beginner-are very, very effective for eliminating bad breath.

Type kunjar kriya up in Google and read what this process is. Being an advanced technique that must be practiced under supervision, a simple and less repugnant if you think process will be

-Brushing the teeth with a toothbrush and pure all natural un-iodized Sea-salt or using an African Chewing stick or even a firm toothbrush exclusively. I always get compliments on my dentition and smile and besides my mothers genes if I may be so vain using one of these methods has proven to me to be the safer and more effective methods of dental hygiene as outlined in chapter 11 of the text mentioned elsewhere in this article.

-Massage the gums with your clean index fingers. This essential practice strengthens the gums and cleans out impurities from its pores.

-After this; join the index, middle and ring fingers and massage the back of the tongue thoroughly for the same purpose.

-When you are done with these two procedures, scrape the tongue thoroughly with a tongue scraper designed exclusively for this or a blunt bread-knife. Intermittently, between all the steps above, you should rinse the mouth with warm saline water and ensure to gargle with this solution upon completion.

As you may have observed from the steps above and in most of my articles alleviating the symptom of a discomfort such as bad breath is mostly a two-part procedure A drastic change in the diet internal and natural cleansing proceduresexercises external. To complete the three limbs of Naturopathy, your positive and open-minded approach in reading this article takes care of the positive thinking aspect.

It never ceases to amaze me how the population so naively accepts mere fads, hyped products and so called drugs to eradicate the myriad of our modern day ailments, but take it from a guy who suffered note the PAST tense from asthma, acne, bad breath and depression for a long length of time, most if not all common diseases of this age can and will be things of the past if some basic all-natural methods such as the steps above for bad breath are applied.

Have you ever experienced difficulties in tasting, chewing, swallowing, and speaking? Ever noticed your saliva seems thick, or there are sores or split skin at the corners of your mouth? Then you may be experiencing a condition called xerostomia or dry mouth.

The dental term xerostomia means dryness of the mouth due to a decreased function of the glands that produce saliva. Lack of saliva is a common problem that may seem little more bothering, but a dry mouth can affect both your enjoyment of food and the health of your teeth. That’s why it’s important not to ignore a dry mouth.

The average healthy adult produces about 3 pints of saliva a day. This secretion serves many purposes. It helps prevent tooth decay and washes away food and plaque from your teeth. Saliva also limits bacterial growth that can dissolve tooth enamel or lead to mouth infections. It also neutralizes damaging acids in your mouth. Saliva enhances your ability to taste your food and makes it easier to swallow. In addition, enzymes in saliva aid in digestion.

As you get older, your salivary glands may secrete less saliva. Thirst and your perception of thirst also may change. Thirst receptors in your brain become less responsive to your body’s need for fluids. But xerostomia is more often related to the medications taken by older adults rather than to the effects of aging.

A dry mouth is not a diagnosis in itself. It is a symptom of various causes which include medication, radiotherapy to the head or neck, mouth breathing, dehydration or certain diseases. There are more than four hundred of medications, including some over-the-counter drugs, that produce dry mouth as a side effect. Among the more likely types to cause problems are some of the drugs used to treat depression and anxiety, antihistamines, high blood pressure medications, anti-diarrhea, muscle relaxants, drugs for incontinence, and Parkinson’s disease medications. Some diseases affect the salivary glands that can also cause dry mouth such as Sjgren’s Syndrome, HIVAIDS, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease.

The salivary glands can be damaged if they are exposed to radiation during cancer treatment. Drugs used to treat cancer can make saliva thicker, causing the mouth to feel dry. Moreover, injury to the head or neck can damage the nerves that tell salivary glands to make saliva. However, there are still other effective treatments for dry mouth. Here are some practical recommendations

sip water or other sugar-free juices frequently
keep fluids at bedside at night
chew sugarless gum or candy
avoid tobacco, alcohol and foods high in sugar
adjust the air humidity in your home
breathe through your nose, not through your mouth

To determine if you have dry mouth, visit your doctor or dentist. They will likely examine your mouth and review your medical history. Sometimes, you will need blood tests and imaging scans of your salivary glands to identify the cause. Dry mouth can result in oral discomfort and can have serious consequences. If you feel you have this symptom, please see your oral health professional. If your doctor believes medication to be the cause, your physician may adjust your dosage or switch you to another medication that doesn’t cause a dry mouth and prescribe you other medications to stimulate saliva production. Dry mouth can happen to everyone, and as it is like any disease or disorder, it is always advisable to visit your physician if you are experiencing some of its symptoms. Again, early detection and prevention is always the best and effective treatment.

There are very few psychological conditions that can be as devastating for a person to develop as bi-polar disorder. This mental health disorder is a vicious condition that can be traced as the cause of various problems, including suicide. It is ranked as the third most common cause of suicide around the world and the sixth leading cause of someone being classified as disabled. Bi-polar becomes even worse when one considers it can be a recurring problem, plaguing people that have it for the rest of their lives. It is also sad that this mental health condition is rarely understood by the general public, to the point that most people tend to associate it with violent or criminal tendencies.

What Happens When Someone Has Bi-Polar Disorder?

As previously stated, bi-polar is a mental health condition that is typically identified by the recurring shifts between mania and depression. The sudden swings can often make bi-polar patients incredibly difficult to predict, particularly if the condition has been left untreated for long periods. The swings are not regular and can be spaced years apart in some instances, but patients with the condition often have an average of eight to ten within a lifetime. Certain external factors, such as one’s environment and peers, are sometimes said to aggravate the condition, but this theory has yet to be fully tested. Some patients experience psychotic episodes, particularly during the mania periods of the condition, but these occur only after very severe cases. Finally, younger patients with the condition experience chronic mania, rather than episodic, often accompanied by factors such as stress, irritability, and anxiety.

What Causes Bi-Polar Disorder?

Recent evidence suggest that there might be a genetic link that causes bi-polar. Studies have focused on twins, blood relatives, and adoption studies. According to the results, parents who have a mood-related disorder tend to produce offspring that have bi-polar disorder. Twins also frequently develop the problem together, though there are cases where only one twin develops the condition. The results have also shown that identical twins have a 43 chance of developing the disorder, as opposed to a 6 chance for fraternal twins. The studies also note that since the results for the twins study did not reach 100, environmental factors may also play a role in the development. Whether they merely activate the genetic trigger or if they are the direct cause, however, remains to be seen.

How Do You Treat Bi-Polar Disorder?

Treatment of bi-polar disorder can be rather extensive, as it usually involves a lifetime of therapy and the use of some form of medication. Usually, the medication prescribed to accompany the therapy is a mood stabilizing drug, such as lithium, valproic acid, or carbamazepine. These medications only help suppress the mood swings and shifts, but are not known to completely remove the disorder. There is a certain level of difficulty in treating the condition as the episodes can occur with years of interval between them. In some extreme cases, anti-psychotic medication can also be given to help. Nutritional supplements have had no noticeable effects during testing, despite some claims to the contrary. Currently, the best treatment known consists of psychotherapy, mood-stabilizing medication, and psychoeducation.

Cancer patients are not new to the term chemotherapy. It plays a major role in treating their cancer. In the past, chemotherapy referred to the use of any drug or medication to treat disease. For example, the ingestion of antibiotics is a type of chemotherapy. Today, however, the word chemotherapy has become exclusively associated with cytotoxic chemicals used for treating cancer.

The history of chemotherapy traces back to medical observations in World War I. Soldiers who were exposed to chemical warfare, Sulfur Mustard, suffered from the lowering of their white blood cells, especially lymphocytes. Following that observation, Nitrogen Mustard, a similar and yet less toxic agent, was used in patients with high white blood cells lymphoid leukemia and then in lymphomas. Nitrogen Mustard indeed lowered the count of lymphocytes and assisted in the management of lymphoid cancers. Today, this drug still plays a major role in the treatment of Hodgkin’s Disease.

If one is considering chemotherapy for treating cancer, there are always possible adverse effects in undergoing this procedure. Although chemotherapy is relatively simple and painless, it has risks. The most common side effects of chemotherapy include neutropenia a low white blood cell count, anemia a low red blood cell count, thrombocytopenia a low blood platelet count, depression, hair loss, nausea, and vomiting.

Some people never experience nausea or vomiting. Others are nauseated every day of treatment. Many people describe having stomach awareness — a condition when loses appetite even if there are not symptoms of stomach discomfort or nausea. Some people have nausea that lingers for more than a week after a chemotherapy session. Thankfully, these side effects can almost always be controlled, or at least substantially reduced, by the use of a variety of drugs.

Antiemetic drugs act centrally on the gastrointestinal system to suppress symptoms of nausea. Drugs that act primarily on the central nervous system receptors or the vestibular system include butyrophenones e.g., haloperidol, phenothiazines e.g., prochlorperazine, chlorpromazine, antihistamines e.g., cyclizine and anticholinergics e.g., hyoscine. Antiemetic drugs with direct effects on the gastrointestinal system include metoclopramide, domperidone and octreotide an analog of somatostatin. Antagonists of 5-HT3 receptors i.e., ondansetron and tropisetron have both central and gastrointestinal effects, drugs that are considered to be effective but quite expensive. Specific medications should be selected to match the drug effect to the cause of the vomiting. Other matters to be considered in drug administration include the side-effect profile, route, timing, form of administration, cos of the drug, and a variety of patient-specific factors.

Nausea makes a cancer patient experience anxiety, making their discomfort more pronounced. The normal uncertainty and worries that accompany the first chemotherapy session adds to the difficulty experienced by a cancer patient. The same emotional factors that can cause nausea before a test or seeing a doctor can also lead to more nausea before chemotherapy. Plus, anxiety can cause indigestion and heartburn, which can make matters worse. Constipations and coughing due to bronchitis or a bad cold can also contribute to nausea. Sometimes, nausea can also be a side effect of pain medications.

Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of chemotherapy treatment for cancer. But they aren’t inevitable. There are newer nausea and vomiting treatments that can help prevent these side effects. The doctor and patient can take steps to prevent or decrease nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy and to make the patient more comfortable during the cancer treatment.

The side effects of chemotherapy come about because cancer cells aren’t the only rapidly dividing cells in the body. The cells in the blood, mouth, intestinal tract, nose, nails, vagina, and hair are also undergoing constant, rapid division. This means that the chemotherapy is going to affect them too. Before chemotherapy starts, it’s important to understand nausea and all the factors that can affect it. By being informed and working closely with a health care team, perhaps one can avoid nausea and vomiting entirely — making the process of beating cancer less difficult for a patient to endure.

It is probably the most widely consumed herbal tea in the

world. Prove to the fact that over one million cups of this

kind of herb tea are ingested worldwide each day. Chamomile is

the name for various related plants of the family Asteraceae,

the aster family. The word chamomile is derived from the Greek

word chamos meaning ground and melos which means apple,

which refers to the plant’s low growing habit and the fact

that the fresh blooms are somewhat apple-scented. Chamomile

has been used for centuries in teas as a mild, relaxing sleep

aid, treatment for fevers, colds, stomach ailments, and as an

anti-inflammatory, to name only a few of its therapeutic uses.

The plant according to extensive scientific research over the

past 20 years has confirmed many of the traditional uses and

established pharmacological mechanisms for the plant’s

therapeutic activities, including anti-peptic, antispasmodic,

antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-allergenic activity. The

Chamomile flower has also been hailed as a sacred herb from

early on. The nervous system benefits from Chamomile tea

through its calming effects. Muscles in the body contract and

relax in response to chemical signals delivered through the

bloodstream. Muscles that are having difficulty relaxing have

a chemical in them that is signaling the muscle to contract.

This herbal muscle relaxer soothes muscles by increasing

certain amino acids. With the way humans depend on their

muscle function, it is no wonder muscle pain can be a very

uncomfortable situation. Some muscle pain sufferers experience

manageable pain only causing stiffness and soreness. For

others, the pain may be debilitating and cause tenderness and

inflamed areas. Doctors often first recommend applying heat or

cold as well as rest and basic stretching. However if that

fails to work, an herbal muscle relaxer such as Chamomile is

the safest and confident choice.

Although best known as a herbal muscle relaxer, chamomile is

also believed to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory

capabilities. The plant’s healing properties come from its

daisy-like flowers, which contain volatile oils including

bisabolol, bisabolol oxides A and B, and matricin, as well as

flavonoids and other therapeutic substances. Chamomile may be

used internally or externally. As a popular remedy, it may be

thought of as the European counterpart of ginseng. Chamomile

tea benefits the muscles along the digestive tract, allowing

digestion to take place more efficiently. It helps muscles

relax in other parts of the body, which helps people who

suffer from insomnia fall asleep naturally. Chamomile tea even

has the benefit of reducing gas. Chamomile flowers have also

been proven to have anti-inflammatory properties. Cosmetic

products such as lotions that are infused with chamomile are

used to reduce skin diseases such as eczema and other skin

inflammation. It also greatly help repair skin on over-worked

and over-exposed hands. The chamomile flower extracts help

tone and strengthen delicate ski tissue. Drinking chamomile

tea before bedtime has been followed for centuries on account

of its ability to calm the nervous system and soothe

gastrointestinal disorders. It’s mild flavor makes chamomile

tea a favorite beverage with many. From the time of the early

Egyptians and Greeks until today, Chamomile is still

considered as a sacred herb because of its many curative and

healing properties.

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease STD. It is a silent disease because the symptoms appear very late in some people. They may not be aware that they have Chlamydia. A bacterium causes this infection. A partner sexually passes this bacterium to another partner. The question is- how to enjoy relationships without contacting Chlamydia which is dangerous if allowed to progress? Let me tell you how.

Chlamydia- how it is passed?

Look inside your mouth and observe the skin inside. It looks different from your body skin, is it not so? This skin inside the mouth is called mucous membrane. The same kind of membrane covers your inner genitals and anal cavity. When this mucous membrane comes in contact with any secretion of a Chlamydia patient, heshe will get infected. The clue lies in preventing the mucous membrane coming in contact with any secretions of the affected person.

Chlamydia- what will you do to prevent it?

Let us take a real life example. Suppose you have a new partner and are not sure about the health. What would you do to prevent getting Chlamydia if your partner is a carrier? Don’t allow any contact between the mucous membranes. Therefore avoid all kinds of oral sex. Kissing will also spread Chlamydia. Avoid it in the beginning. Involve only in sex protected by condom. Nothing else. After sometime, you may ask your partner if heshe has been tested for Chlamydia and know about the status. If you have not got yourself screened, it is time to meet a doctor and get the test done. It is a very simple test and will also tell you about other STDs.

Chlamydia can cause many complications if it is not treated in the early stages. Please look for these symptoms if you have had unprotected sex or sex with a partner whose status you do not know. The common symptoms of Chlamydia are- difficult and painful urination, discharge from penis or vagina, pain in the lower abdomen, pain in intercourse in women, pain or swelling in men. If you notice any of these signs, please contact your doctor without any delay. A course of antibiotics normally clears the infection in two weeks. Ask your partner to get treated as well. Otherwise you will get infected once more. Use condoms. Avoid having multiple sexual partners. Women should not douche. Douching increases the possibility of getting Chlamydia.

This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

Sleep my sons, your duty done…for freedom’s light has come.
Sleep in the silent depths of the sea or in your bed of hollowed sod.
Until you hear at dawn the low clear reveille of God.

The poem is inscribed on the monument to the Pacific War Dead, in Corregidor, Philippines. The huge dome-shaped Pacific War Memorial in Corregidor resembles a vintage World War II parachute, from the parallel lines running down the domes side to a hole right at its center. The memorial shrine was funded by the Americans and it is positioned in such a way that on May 6 of every year, the high noon sun that shines directly through the hole falls right straight in the middle of a round marble altar dedicated to fallen soldiers in the last war.

Corregidor comes from the Spanish word corregir, meaning to correct. One story states that due to the Spanish system wherein all ships entering Manila Bay were required to stop and have their documents checked and corrected, the island was called Isla del Corregidor Island of the Correction. Another version claims that the island was used a penitentiary or correctional institution by the Spanish and came to be called El Corregidor.

In early and pre-hispanic times, it was likely populated by fishermen and no doubt provided a base for pirates who could easily launch an attack against any vessel entering Manila Bay. During the Spanish era, this tadpole-shaped island was a signal station where bonfires were lit to alert Manila of a homecoming galleons. Later on, Spaniards built a lighthouse on the island.

The big guns of Corregidor in 1941 were used in support of Filipino and American defenders of Bataan until the island itself was invaded by Japanese Forces. The restless pounding by Japanese guns including intermittent bombings reduced its defenses and compelled its surrender. On January 22, 1945, Corregidor was once again caught in the fury of war as the Americans retook the island after a bloody battle.

After more than 50 years, Filipinos, as well as American war veterans, still remember their history by heart about the fall of Corregidor to the Japanese.

However, not only did the Fall of Corregidor left a mark on the war veterans, wars also left them many serious problems and illnesses. Memory problems, chronic fatigue, depression, stress and other mysterious ailments and mental disorders are some of the issues that afflicted thousands of war veterans.

One significant problem that is common among war veterans is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD. During World War I, PTSD was called shell shock, and on World War II, it was referred to as combat fatigue. After the Vietnam War, it was often mistakenly called the Post Vietnam Syndrome. Indeed, the understanding and effective treatment of PTSD were actually described in the psychiatric literature well before the Vietnam War. A psychiatrist from Harvard Medical School, Dr. Eric Lindemann at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, was the first to report on the systematic management of PTSD. He did this work after the Coconut Grove fire and tragedy in the 1940s.

A significant number of soldiers suffer lingering distress from the trauma they endured while overseas. And the trauma can stay with them for the rest of their lives, preventing them from sleeping normally, facing large crowds, focus or commit in a relationship, or even looking at a simple garbage bag without worrying that a bomb might be hidden inside.

PTSD can be seen as an overwhelming of the body’s normal psychological defenses against stress. Thus, after the trauma, there is an abnormal function dysfunction of the normal defense systems, which results in certain symptoms. The symptoms are produced in three different ways 1 re-experiencing the trauma, 2 persistent avoidance and 3 increased arousal.

Fortunately today, unlike 50 years ago, support is available for military personnel experiencing PTSD. Acting on lessons learned from World War II and other conflicts, the military and other government agencies of countries such as the United States have focused on early intervention of PTSD among active-duty soldiers. They offer counseling to prepare service members for overseas duty and send teams of chaplains and other mental health personnel into the field.

It is indeed comforting to know that the various methods of treatment for PTSD are highly effective. Moreover, there are trained clinicians experienced at handling the difficult problems of posttraumatic stress. But, of course, we hope that we will never have to experience a repeat of the appalling tragedy of non-sense fightings such as what transpired at the Fall of Corregidor.

By definition, a burn may be an injury caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, friction, or radiation. In a recent study done in the United States, approximately 2.4 million burn injuries are reported each year. And surprisingly, around eight thousand to twelve thousand burn victims die, and close to one million patients will sustain substantial or permanent disability secondary to their burn injury. Burn injuries cut a close second place to motor-vehicle accidents as one of the leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States.

There are different classifications on the gravity of a burn. This depends on the how much and how deep a damage it has incurred onto the victim. These classifications are
l First degree burns. Its effects are usually limited to redness, a white plaque, and minor pain on the affected site. It usually affects only the epidermis, or the top part of the skin.
l Second degree burns. Aside from the usual effects of first degree burns, superficial blisters filled with clear fluid may form. This may also cause moderate pain depending on the level of nerve damage. This type of burn may involve the superficial and deep dermis layer.
l Third degree burns. This kind of burn additionally has charring of the burnt skin. The charred part may produce hard, leather-like eschars. Eschars are dead tissues that has separated from the skin surface. The eschars often produce a purple fluid. These types of pain are usually painless, as the burn has damaged the nerve endings surrounding the affected area. Hair follicles and sweat glands may be lost due to the deep effect of third degree burns.
l Fourth degree burns. In this type of burn, most if not the entire dermis is lost. Because of this, underlying muscles and bones are exposed and eventually burned as well. These type of burns cause irreversible damage to the skin.
l Fifth degree burns. It additionally has charring or burning away of muscles, leaving bones exposed. In this type of burn, muscles are roast thoroughly, to the point of immobility, and bones may get burned.
l Sixth degree burns. This type of burn leaves no muscle tissue unaffected. All muscle tissues in the affected area is burned away, exposing charred bone. This is the highest among the six burn categories.

First degree burns, also called low-grade burns are easy to remedy and prevent. Among the most common first degree burn causes are sunburn, friction burn, chemical burn, scalding, and coldburn. Minor burns may cause swelling, blistering, and scarring. For more severe cases it may cause shock and even death. Severe burns may also lead to infections as the body’s protective barrier from environmental pollutants is damaged. For any burn injury, immediate burn pain relief is the first thing that comes to mind. This includes cleaning the burn wound, protecting it from developing infection, etc. Here are a few first aid tips for burn pain relief
For minor burns ranging from first to second degree burns
l Cool the burn. Hold the injured area under cool, running water for a minimum of five minutes, or until the pain subsides. If you cannot stand the impact of running water on the wound, immerse the wound in cool water or cool it with a cold compress. This helps reduce the swelling of the burn wound and provides temporary burn pain relief.
l Cover the wound with a sterilized gauze bandage. Wrap the gauze loosely around the wound to prevent putting pressure on the burned skin.
l Taking over-the counter pain relievers. Medications such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen may help bring temporary burn pain relief.

l Do not remove burnt clothing.
For major burns ranging from third to sixth degree burns
l Do not immerse severely large burns in cold water as this may cause the victim to go into shock.
l Cover the burn area with sterile, non-stick bandage. This is to ensure that the burnt area does not get further infected.

Burns are not simple injuries that can be ignored. Burn wounds should not be taken for granted. These wounds may become breeding ground for infection if not cared for properly. If unsure of how to go about with burn accidents, it is best to call emergency medical service for assistance.

Newport’s, Winston’s, Salem’s, Marlboro Lights
Don’t matter what the kind is
Cause you got me smoking out on you
Got me puffin’ ’bout a pack a night
And I know it ain’t healthy
— Smoking Cigarettes by Tweet

Like the phrase from the song Smoking Cigarettes by Tweet, smoking isn’t good for one’s body. Especially if you’ve been smoking a pack a day, and for a long period of time. But what is the full extent of the effects of smoking on your body?

The effects of smoking varies from person to person as it will depend on the person’s vulnerability to the chemical in cigarette or tobacco smoke. It will also depend on the number of cigarette sticks a person smokes per day, the age when the person first started to smoke, and the number of years the person has been smoking.

According to recent studies, every year hundreds of thousands of people all over the globe die from medical complications caused by smoking. Aside from the stench it leaves on one’s clothes, breath, and hair, it also has other complications. Here are some of the different effects of smoking
l Immediate effects upon smoking a cigarette stick
Raises a person’s blood pressure and heart rate.
Decreases a person’s blood flow to body extremities like the fingers and toes.
The brain and the nervous system is stimulated for a short time and then reduced.
Dizziness.
Nausea.
Watery eyes.
Hyperacidity.
Weakened sense of taste and smell.
Loss of appetite.
l Other effects
Shortness of breath.
Chronic coughing
Reduced overall fitness.
Yellowish stain on the smoker’s fingers and teeth.
Smokers experience more coughs and colds as compared to non-smokers.
Difficulty recovering from minor illnesses.
Impotence for men, infertility for women.
Facial wrinkles appear at an early age, making them look older than non-smokers of the same age.

Because they experience these different side effects, they have a higher risk of developing diseases like
l respiratory tract infections like pneumonia and chronic bronchitis
l emphysema collapse of the small airways in the lungs
l heart attack and other coronary diseases
l different kinds of cancers lungs, throat, mouth, bladder, kidney, pancreas, cervix, and stomach
l stomach ulcers
l peripheral vascular disease due to a decreased blood flow to the legs.

Once a person becomes addicted to cigarettes, they may find themselves experiencing different withdrawal symptoms when they decide to stop. These withdrawal symptoms include
l increased nervousness and tension
l agitation
l loss of concentration
l change in sleep patterns
l headaches
l coughs
l strong cravings

For pregnant women, it is important to know that the growing child in their womb may suffer if they continue smoking. The effects of smoking to a growing fetus include low birth weight, premature birth, or stillbirth. Even those who do not smoke are at risk of incurring diseases. Second hand smoke may cause lung cancer or heart problems to those who passively inhale smoke exhaled by smokers.

Smoking may make a person look cool or macho, but you should consider more than just how it would make you look. Keep in mind that smoking has harmful effects that can end up claiming your life. Before you light up your next cigarette, think of the various harmful effects of smoking and if you’d want that to happen to you.