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29/02/2016

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05/08/2015

Breastfeeding Week (1st August-7th August)
We all know breastfeeding is always recommended, Ever wondered why?
Here are its benefits
1.Its cost effective every1 can afford to breast feed
2. Its gud for the baby:
helps prevent disease
It contributes to babies' mental, and physical development.
*Studies hv shown that breastfed babies do better in school than bottle fed babies.
3.Breast feeding is also gud 4 the mother
It reduces the risk of developing ovarian cancer, breast cancer and type 2 diabetes.
Wondering how long u shud breastfeed and how?
Our next post will provide answers.

26/05/2015

Colds: When r they serious?
In winter most ppl will contract flu or common cold.
But how do u knw when it requires more attention?
1. If it doesnt go away within 10 days.
2. If its accompanied by chest pains
3. Coloured sputum
4. If its associated with vomiting and diarrhoea.
5. If u feel so week u cant get out of bed.
D best thing 2 do wn colds get serious, is to seek medical attention.

09/04/2015

Painkiller abuse
Do u take painkillers everytime u hv pain?
Do u feel the need 2 take painkillers even in the absence of pain?
Painkillers cn b very addictive with serious consequences.
Some cause stomach ulcers
Some cn lead to liver problems.
Heart diseases cn also develop.
Only use painkillers for pain.
Seek medical attention for pain that is consistently present.

08/04/2015

Medicines dat ppl misuse because of deir sidefcts
Sm ppl r eager 2 be light in complexion and end up using sm pharmaceutical cream unaware of de damage dy can cause on their skin
Damages caused by such creams
skin becomes susceptbl 2 infection,
inreased sensitivity 2 sunlight.
Examples of such creams are betamethasone and clobetasol.

24/03/2015

Storage of medicines
Every household hs medicine stored in it, Question is whether your medication is stored properly
1.Medicine should always be stored out of reach of children
2.They must stay in their original container, Avoid mixing different medicines in one container.
3. They must be stored in a dry cool place. The kitchen and the bathroom are not gud for medicine.
4. Always discard medication that has reached its expiry date.

13/03/2015

Home remedies for sore throats
Sore throats are vry common in winter, these remedies are easy to use at home.
1. Gargle with warm salty water. (Dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a cup of water) Gargle every 4 hours
2. Consume ginger or honey tea. These soothe the throat
3.Lemon juice and honey are also effective.
4. Avoid food that will irritate the throat, soft foods such as mashed potatoes and Bananas are recommended
5. Stay hydrated. Drink fluids. Soup and warm beverages are vry gud 4 u.

02/03/2015

Winter diseases
With winter coming up it is important to prepare for the cold weather.
Some diseases are more common in winter.
Colds and flu: d best way 2 avoid these is to dress appropriately. Wn u hv a cold or flu, use disposable tissues not a handkerchief.
2.Arthritis: if u are arthritic ensure that u stock up on ur medication.
Also do start taking ur medication b4 winter begins.
3.winter causes dry skin which can cn flare up eczema. Do kip ur skin moisturized by applying moisturizing creams and lotions.
4 . Sinusitis, Asthma and other allergies:
Winter cn increase asthmatic attacks and sinus pain. Ensure ur inhaler is with u at all times.

11/02/2015

Sore throat
A sore throat causes pain and difficulty in swallowing.
Most common causes include
Common cold and influenza
Other causes are bacterial infections
Sore throats associated with colds often resolve within a few days even without treatment. A sore throat that persists for over 5 days may indicate a more serious problm.
Treatment
Symptomatic relief is achieved by use of lozenges such as strepsils.
Antibiotics may be prescribed for sore throats associated with bacterial infections

06/02/2015

Female Sexual dysfunction:
This has a variety of courses.
These include:
Medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, depression,hormonal imbalances and menopause.
Abuse of drugs such as alcohol can also lead to s*xual dysfunction.
Psychological problems such as work stress, relationship troubles, feelings of guilt and anxiety are also to blame.
It may cause:
Lack of desire for s*x
Painful in*******se
Inability to become aroused
Lack of orgasm(anorgasmia)
Sexual dysfunction is treated via a combination of psychological and therapeutic techniques.

05/02/2015

Erectile dysfunction(ED)
It occurs when a man is
*never able to achieve an er****on
*achieves er****on briefly but not long enough for in*******se
*achieves effective errection inconsistently
Psycologic causes are quilt,fear of intimacy,depression and severe anxiety
Conditions that cause ED are Stroke, uncontrolled diabetes,seizures,atherosclerosis mainly due to smoking
N:B IF A MAN CANNOT HAVE AN ER****ON DURING THE NIGHT OR IN THE MORNING,DEN ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION SHOULD BE SUSPECTED
Get advice from health professionals.

04/02/2015

EPharm joins the world in marking world cancer day.
Cancer is responsible for millions of death per year. Prevention and early detection are the most effective weapons against it.
Ladies check ur breasts regularly for lumps. Visit the clinic for testing and do a pap smear every year.
Gentlemen get tested for prostate cancer.
Modification of lifestyle is also important. Avoid smoking, eating foods that can cause cancer.

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