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Complete Information on Antibiotics

Last Updated on: January 19, 2024
Edited By: Alfred

What are Antibiotics? Antibiotics are medications that are derived from the microorganisms; specifically they are the microorganisms with the antibacterial property. They are the best medicines to cure the bacterial infections. All thanks to Mr. Alexander Fleming who invented this superb antibacterial drug. Today, antibiotics are the only drugs that cure the bacterial infections with such an efficacy and without any harmful side effects on the health of the individual taking it. Mr. Selman Waksman in 1942 gave the antibiotics to the microbial culture that has shown antibacterial property. For that day till today lot of advances have taken place in the world of medicines. Previously antibiotics were utilized in its natural form, but today due to the advances in the technological means we are using semisynthetic compound originated from the original microorganism as an antibiotic. Antibiotics are basically of two types one which eradicate the bacterial infections completely by killing them and other ones are those that curtails the multiplication of the bacteria. The antibiotics that kill bacteria are called bacteriostatic and antibiotics that eradicate bacteria are bacteriostatic. As per the historical reviews, the first discovered antibiotic was penicillin, and today there are more than 100 antibiotics present.   When and how to Use Them?Antibiotics treat bacterial infections. They are given to the patients when no other medication is showing any effect against the infecting bacteria. Depending upon type of infection, severity of infection, and overall health status of the individual doctor prescribes the antibiotic. Remember that specific antibiotic is effective against the particular bacterial infection. The dosage of antibiotic is given generally as twice or thrice in a day. Antibiotics are generally taken oral with a full glass of water. It is best to take this medication as prescribed by the doctor.   Is it necessary to consult doctor before using antibiotics?
Yes, it is compulsory to consult the doctor before using antibiotics. They are the medications that can result into serious consequences if taken without proper diagnosis. Remember that doctor understands properly that which type of infection you are suffering from and then only prescribe you the antibiotic. Never take antibiotic on your own. We generally have a tendency to use the same antibiotic when we face the bacterial infections again, but please understand that this may not be the same bacterial infection or it may not be the bacterial infection at all. In this case you put an adverse impact on your health by taking antibiotic. So, we strongly recommend here to consult the doctor before taking antibiotic.   What are the side effects of Antibiotics? The most common side effect of antibiotics is the diarrhea. This side effect is being noted in majority of the patients whose body doesn’t accept the antibiotic dose. This is a preliminary side effect, but if you still face the diarrhea problem then stop taking the antibiotic and consult the doctor for the medical advice. Other side effects noted by the intake of the antibiotics are vomiting, nausea, headache, swelling of the face, itching, rashes on skin, and stomach upset. In some cases the side effects like fungal infections of digestive tract, female reproductive organ, and mouth are noted due to the intake of the antibiotics.   What to do in case I suffer with side effects of antibiotics?
In case you face the side effects due to the intake of the antibiotics then please stop taking the dose of the medication. Consult the doctor immediately for the medical advice. We recommend never to neglect these side effects as they may turn into the severe one. Taking an antibiotic for more duration or in excess is generally noted to be the reason for the occurrence of the side effect. So, please take this antibacterial drug as prescribed.   Can I take antibiotics to treat Viral or Fungal infections?
No. Antibiotics are noted to be ineffective against the viral or fungal infections. The studies have been carried out to note their effect against viral and fungal infections, but none has given the positive results. Sometimes taking the antibiotics unknowingly for the viral or fungal infections can results into the adverse impact on the health or they may sometime make the infection to grow more severe. Thence, before taking the antibiotic please consult the doctor.   Is it safe for pregnant women or nursing mothers to take antibiotics?
It is mandatory to consult the doctor if you want to take antibiotic during pregnancy. There are some antibiotics that are safe during pregnancy and there are some that are very harmful if taken during pregnancy. It is only your doctor who can verify which antibiotic is safe during the pregnancy. Also, the same is applicable for the nursing mothers. Whether you are pregnant or breast feeding the baby, we strongly recommend you to go to the doctor discuss with him about your infection and then only take the antibiotic if doctor prescribed it to you.
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Smoking is the Process of Slow Poisoning

Last Updated on: January 19, 2024
Edited By: Alfred

As the slow poisoning process doesn’t affect your body instantly, but devastates your health very slowly and steadily. Same is the case with the smoking addiction. The habit of smoking doesn’t show any adverse impact on the health instantly, but proceeds slowly to destroy the health of the individual. You will even not notice about the negative impact of the smoking for about the year, but later it will start showing its side effect on the health one by one. In simple way, you can describe smoking as the sincere way to commit suicide.

Smoking deteriorates the health of the person by destroying the immune system. Due to this the person gets prone to the various infections. Overall health status of the individual who smoke is very low as compared with the normal person. The smokers are this way always noted to be suffering with some or the other illness.   Majority of the smokers suffer with the cancer, which ultimately leads to the death. Smoking is noted to be one of the most significant causes of the cancer. The most commonly observed in the smokers is the lung cancer. The cases of bladder cancer, cancer of the oesophagus, cancer of the kidneys, cancer of the pancreas, and cervical cancer are noted due to the smoking. The Nicotine present in the tobacco inside the cigarette is carcinogenic in nature that causes the cancer. It is in incurable once it reaches the secondary level. The only method to stay away from this cancer is through the avoiding the smoking. Mentioned below is how the person gets affected due to the smoking in the duration of the 5 years.   Smoking is the root cause behind the various health ailments. Some scientific research studies have linked the smoking with the diabetes. It has been concluded through these studies that 60% of the smokers suffer with the diabetes. The combination of smoking and diabetes is very hazardous to the health. Diabetes makes the condition more severe and destructs the normal functioning of the immune system. As a result, you get prone to various health problems.   Smoking is the root cause behind the various health ailments. Some scientific research studies have linked the smoking with the diabetes. It has been concluded through these studies that 60% of the smokers suffer with the diabetes. The combination of smoking and diabetes is very hazardous to the health. Diabetes makes the condition more severe and destructs the normal functioning of the immune system. As a result, you get prone to various health problems.   Many youngsters found the smoking to be the cool habit and think of it as their endearing trait. But, this is where they make a mistake. I think there is need now to make these youngsters aware of how much harm the smoking habit can make them suffer in their future. Some adolescent give tell that they smoke in order to concentrate during the studies. This explanation is the most ridiculous because this way they get addicted to the smoking and get prone to the various health disorders and sometimes to the dreadful cancer.   The risk of the cardiovascular disorders is being increased due to the smoking. The unhealthy habit of smoking disturbs the proper functioning of the lungs by affecting them with the cancer. The growth of the cells become malignant in the particular area and the person is unable to get in the required amount of the oxygen. This results in the more pressure on the heart and the person dies due to the heart attack. About 20% of the smokers are noted to be suffering with the cardiovascular disorders. Smoking contributes to the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Due to this the air flow is destructed that makes breathing more difficult. The two conditions caused due to it are emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Smoking causes high blood pressure problems. It is also observed the women who smoke face the problem in conceiving the child. Even men who smoke a lot face the problem of the impotence and premature climax. Smokers are at high risk of cataracts. The worst thing about smoking is that even the person who is passive smoker faces the health hazards. Staying in contact with the smoker daily affects the health of the passive smoker. They are noted to suffering with lot of allergies. This way smoking affects the overall health of the smoker, whether active or passive, slowly and steadily. Thus, smoking is termed as the process of the slow poisoning.
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Tips to Keep Weight Under Control

Last Updated on: January 19, 2024
Edited By: Alfred

Excessive weight gain is now become a problem of every household. On an average in every house at least one fat person is seen. Fatness, I have observed has now become a part of life and many people are taking it very gradually. Please don’t do this as your extra pounds would create a lot of health hazards for you, so do try to keep your weight under control. By maintaining the weight in the normal range you can certainly keep your overall health status at the optimum best. Excessive weight gain is the root cause of the various health hazards. Firstly the extra baggage that you are carrying will make you obese, and once you suffer with obesity, it will later on lead to the various health complications. Heart diseases are commonly observed in the fat people. This happens as lots of fats get deposited on the chest that makes it difficult for the person to breathe properly. Even the disease like blood pressure, diabetes, atherosclerosis, kidney problems, and erectile dysfunction are observed prominently among the fat people. So, to stay away from these diseases you must keep your weight under control. Here are some tips to keep your weight under control:   1] Diet control
What you eat is what you are. If you eat more then certainly you are going to gain weight. The first thing that you must give prior importance is to control the diet. Whoever has to keep his weight under control or has to lose weight must play a specific attention toward what to eat and what not to eat. Here, I would like to suggest that you must avoid eating the foods that are rich in fats and carbohydrates as they are the prime reason that leads to the excessive weight gain. Rather I would suggest opting for the balanced diet as it will provide your body all the necessary nutrients required for the proper growth, development, and maintenance. Controlled diet will help you to keep your weight under control.  
2] Walk more
Walking is the simplest method to keep your weight under control. It is through the process of walking that excessive amounts of the fats and carbohydrates in your body are burned out. Daily walking will never allow any of the excessive baggage to get deposited in the body. If you are fat or doesn’t want to get fat then walking is very efficient way for this. I would recommend here to go out for the walking daily and indulge in this exercise at least for about 30 minutes to get the best results. The process of walking not only keeps your weight under control but also keeps your overall health status in the best condition.  
3] Drink adequate water
Many youngsters found the smoking to be the cool habit and think of it as their endearing trait. But, this is where they make a mistake. I think there is need now to make these youngsters aware of how much harm the smoking habit can make them suffer in their future. Some adolescent give tell that they smoke in order to concentrate during the studies. This explanation is the most ridiculous because this way they get addicted to the smoking and get prone to the various health disorders and sometimes to the dreadful cancer.  
4] Do house hold work
Yes, I would suggest you to get engaged in the household work. By household I mean asking you to cook the food, even that can help, but if you don’t know it then I would suggest you to wash clothes on your own. Even ironing the clothes and cleaning the house would help you to lose those extra pounds. Watering the plants or weeding during the gardening should be done by yourself as this will burn the excessive fats in your body that will ultimately help in the weight loss process. If you get yourself engrossed in all the household work then your weight will stay in normal level and you will not face the problem of excessive weight gain.  
5] Eat fruits
Yes, I would suggest you to get engaged in the household work. By household I mean asking you to cook the food, even that can help, but if you don’t know it then I would suggest you to wash clothes on your own. Even ironing the clothes and cleaning the house would help you to lose those extra pounds. Watering the plants or weeding during the gardening should be done by yourself as this will burn the excessive fats in your body that will ultimately help in the weight loss process. If you get yourself engrossed in all the household work then your weight will stay in normal level and you will not face the problem of excessive weight gain.   Remember, the tips mentioned above will not give you the weight loss effects instantly. You need to follow these tips regularly for about 2 to 3 months to get the visible weight loss results. I assure you that if you follow these tips with complete dedication and determination then certainly you would be able to keep your weight under control.