| Type | Gender | Age-Group | Value |
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Antithrombin Activity
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Unisex
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All age groups
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0.15-0.2 mg/mL
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Skin is a very vital organ of your body as it protects your body from external injuries and also helps in regulating your body temperature. The gradual development of cancer cells on your skin region is known as skin cancer. Skin cancer is a very common disease that is affecting people worldwide. Many causes are responsible for skin cancer.
Some of them are stated as follows:
Skin cancer may develop all over your body or on any particular region of your skin. It can spread to other parts of your body rapidly. The symptoms of skin cancer depend on the type of your cancer.
Some of the common symptoms of skin cancer are as follows:
Skin cancer is absolutely curable if treated at an early stage. Ayurveda offers effective remedies for treating skin cancer.
They are mentioned below:
You must not ignore skin cancer and seek advice from a doctor as early as possible since the process of metastasis (spreading of cancer cells to different spots of your body) is very rapid in this case.
If you are exhausted, fatigued and just lost interest in things that used to be of interest to you, you may be surprised that it may not be because you got up on the wrong side of the bed or have just been having a rough week. The symptoms that you are experiencing may be rooted in a problem that you least suspect and may boil down to your hormones being out of balance. Huh, wait... who are we speaking about exactly here because usually when we talk about hormones we speak about women right?
Intuitively, when we think about the subject of hormones, we may think immediately of women and that being out of balance means being bloated, moody, angry and suffering from PMS. No offense at all to women but this is the misconception. But women aren't the only ones who find themselves with this internal chemical up and down swing.
Not only can women experience imbalanced hormones but men as well. Chemicals and their reactions are responsible for many states and conditions in our minds and bodies. One particular powerful type is called androgens. These are hormones that are secreted in men and to a lesser extent women, that produce the sexual and other characteristics (i).
Testosterone is one of three of those androgens. While both men and women have these androgens, the more familiar and probably more potent one in men is testosterone and in women it is estrogen but both have quantities of each in varying amounts.
We are a sum of many different things including the chemicals and hormones operating in our bodies. And men too can be impacted in their effectiveness, strength and vitality based on those levels.
When it comes to men, testosterone is king so to speak; a veritable superhuman element to our minds and bodies. It is produced in the testes in men and the ovaries in women and brings about the secondary sexual characteristics. It is responsible for the growth of facial hair, the deepening of the voice, the changes in a boys musculature and bone mass, height, weight and strength differences and yes, sexual libido (ii).
But they say that you never miss the water until the well runs dry. These hormones and their reactions may be the last thing from our minds but they may also be the root of the way that we feel. Whether you know it or not, extremely low levels, can result in depression, poor concentration, fatigue, poor memory, decreased sex drive, diabetes and obesity (iii). Even low cognitive performance can be traced to it.
In fact 40-50% of men that suffer from low testosterone also suffer from diabetes and 52-79% of men dealing with it are obese (iii). So your hormonal health is definitely something to consider when you are trying to understand what's going on with your body and how you feel.
Low testosterone can occur for a number of reasons. After the age of 30 and even earlier for some men, it begins to decrease. It may also be a case of hypogonadism where the testes do not produce enough testosterone. Other issues may be medications, diseases and illness, obesity and aging. Other reasons for low testosterone can be many including too much stress, too much exercise without the appropriate rest, xenoestrogens from our environment, drugs and even the use of certain electronic devices -- your doctor is the best one to help you determine what is going on.
But one of the ways that we recognize quickly that something is wrong if you choose to self diagnose, is when there are issues with our libido, strength and vitality.
In many cases to combat low testosterone levels, some men do testosterone replacement therapy. There are creams, gels, patches, injections and more that can be prescribed by your doctor where the level of testosterone is increased from sources outside of the body.
This is similar to what body builders do when seeking to increase the amount of testosterone in the body to gain additional muscle mass. The exogenous (or outside of the body) chemical steroid is used and allows them to recover faster from strenuous workouts and achieve better gains.
Some users of the exogenous methods see vast improvement. There are also other methods that have actually been studied and claim to produce improvements in testosterone. Some may work but others may simply be better for your libido but not necessarily getting you out of a testosterone deficiency. But do your research if you decide to use an exogenous means. Some types of testosterone therapy can increase the risk of prostate cancer development and growth.
For those of you that seek to improve your hormonal health there are some natural means that can help boost testosterone levels before you consider a pill or injection. These may be the answer and have been proven to be effective in restoring levels to normal. And here they are:
1. REST
Get at least 8-10 hours of sleep a day. Testosterone is actually released and is highest during specific times when the body enters deep REM sleep.
2. STRENGTH TRAINING USING RESISTENCE
This helps release testosterone and human growth hormone within the body.
3. INTERMITTENT FASTING
Helps the body to assimilate food and nutrients better and makes it more efficient in the production of testosterone as well.
4. STRESS
The body releases chemicals that actually help convert testosterone into a type of estrogen which further leads to weight gain and other issues.
5. REDUCE XENOESTROGENS
These can be found in products we use like the lining of foods and beverage containers, plastics, certain foods containing pesticides. Try to eat organic and reduce the use of these items.
6. DIET
Eat a diet rich in nuts, fruits, extra virgin olive oil, vegetables. They contain good fats and nutrients that help in the production of the testosterone
7. VITAMINS
Take vitamins and make sure that you are getting vitamin D3 and vitamin A. This helps in the production of testosterone.
The inability to conceive after indulging in unprotected sex is known as infertility. It can also be referred to the biological incapability of a male to cause the conception or a woman being unable to carry the pregnancy for full term. Research has shown that female problems contribute to over half of all the infertility cases while a majority of the other causes include sperm disorders.
Treatment of infertility depends on:
Causes:
Causes of infertility in women include:
1. Ovulation disorders: This is regarded as the most common cause of infertility in women. The disorders can be caused due to the following
2. Problems in fallopian tubes or uterus: Abnormalities in the uterus or fallopian tubes render the woman incapable of conceiving naturally. This might be due to:
3. Medications: There is a possibility that treatment will cure infertility. Examples include NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy.
Treatment of infertility might involve a significant amount of psychological, physical, temporal and financial commitments.
In men, treatment is done to treat lack of healthy sperm or general sexual problems. The treatments include:
Even though it is possible to restore fertility in women using only one or two therapies, a number of treatments might be required before conception is possible. Some of these treatments include:
In situations where pregnancy does not happen spontaneously, Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) can be used by couples to achieve pregnancy. It is a form of fertility treatment which involves the handling of sperm and egg. The entire ART team consists of psychologists, physicians, embryologists, nurses and lab technicians.
One common ART technique is In vitro fertilization (IVF). It is a process where an egg and sperms are manually combined in a laboratory dish, followed by transfer of embryo to the uterus. Some aspects involved in an IVF cycle are:
Some complications that may occur during the treatment of infertility are:
If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Gynaecologist.
I have a severe stomach ache, I feel like vomiting ... Mom, please!! I can't go for exam.
I read it! I knew it all ... But I just blacked out.
I just couldn't write! My hands were trembling.
I messed up this question! I can do nothing right... I can never succeed in life!!
It's not uncommon for students to experience such problems before/ during an exam.
Most of us suffer from some degree of anxiety when we prepare or sit for an examination. Examination usually leads to a lot of tension and anxiety commonly known as examination phobia. Examination phobia or Examophobia is a mental disorder found in most of the students. When exams arrive, students become extremely worried and make plans about how to study, how to perform better and get good grades. Some students find exams so difficult that the phobia makes them sick as they simply find themselves unable to cope up with the exam fear. There may be sweating, palpitations that disturb so much that one cannot think straight and end up messing up the paper. Also, in subsequent exams, it becomes worse and the fear intensifies. The person may end up feeling a failure, feeling guilty and may even be suicidal!
Anxiety is a normal human feeling that is part of life and can often serve as a good form of adrenaline. However, in few people, this adrenaline rush exceeds normal limits and at times may lead to some negative consequences.
Exam anxiety is:
1. Excessive worry about upcoming exams
2. Fear of being evaluated
3. Apprehension about the consequence
4. Experienced by many normal students
POSSIBLE CAUSES
(I) Environmental Causes
1. High expectations of parents
2. Parents imposing their ambitions on children
3. Parents competing for higher social status through child's scores
4. Constant comparison with other kids
5. Fear of teachers
6. Insulting remarks from teachers
(II) Poor studying styles:
1. Inefficient:
1. Irregular coverage of the entire syllabus
2. Trying to memorize the course book
3. Binge learning
4. Studying all-night right before exams
2. Ineffective:
1. Reading without understanding the topic
2. Unable to recollect the material
3. Not making revision notes
4. Not revising
(III) Psychological factors:
1. Feeling little or no control over the exam situation (rather than knowing and applying exam strategies)
2. Negative thinking and self-criticism
3. Irrational thinking about exams and outcomes
4. Irrational beliefs If I don't pass, my (family/boyfriend/girlfriend/friends) will lose respect for me
5. Irrational demands I have to get at least 98% or I am worthless.
6. Catastrophic predictions I'll fail no matter what I do—there’s no point.
7. Low Self-esteem
8. Fear of failure
SYMPTOMS OF EXAM ANXIETY
The symptoms can range from minor nervousness to a panic attack, which can ruin the test. But whatever the level of your anxiety, learning to keep yourself calm and managing the fear of sitting for an examination is what it takes to come out with flying colors.
1. Physical symptoms. Headache, nausea, diarrhea, excessive sweating, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, lightheadedness and feeling faint can all occur. Test anxiety can lead to a panic attack, which is the abrupt onset of intense fear or discomfort in which individuals may feel like they are unable to breathe or having a heart attack.
2. Emotional symptoms. Feelings of anger, fear, helplessness and disappointment are common emotional responses to test anxiety.
3. Behavioral/Cognitive symptoms. Difficulty concentrating, thinking negatively and comparing yourself to others are common symptoms of test anxiety.
HOW TO PREPARE WELL FOR AN EXAMINATION
Fortunately, there are several methods that you can adopt to reduce your examination stress, which will not only help you to get higher grades but also improve your overall mental health.
1. Regular Studies Develop good study habits- ATTEND classes regularly, finish all the assignments on time, make notes properly and be an actively engaging student in school. Leave plenty of time to revise so that you don't have to do last minute cramming. Giving yourself adequate time will help to boost your confidence and reduce any pre-exam stress as you know you have prepared well. Instead of waiting for the eleventh hour, start studying as and when the academic year commences. With a good amount of time before hand, you will certainly feel more relaxed as you have plenty of time to give-in your best.
2. Exercise Matters - It is of paramount importance to maintain mental, psychological and physical health to ace any exam. Exercising regularly, deep breathing and ‘pranayama’ help in improving one’s cognitive faculties, that results in lesser anxiety and simultaneously better grades in the tests.
3. Don’t Undermine the Importance of Diet - Be careful about your diet during the exams. A diet lacking in essential nutrients can put a major dent in your preparations; make you feel nauseated, SLEEPY OR overstressed during the crucial hours.
4. SLEEP WELL - Adequate sleep is also vital. SLEEPING TOO LESS OR TOO MUCH CAN ALSO HAMPER YOUR ABILITIES
5. Support - Take short breaks in between and spend some quality time with your family; share your feelings and state of mind with them. Spending time with the family can turn out to be a major stress buster.
6. Set a Study Time: Lastly, drawing up a schedule will help you make the most of your study time. Set aside a time for your studies and follow it meticulously. Keep it flexible so that you can make the necessary adjustments.
7. Stay focused: Concentrate on your studies, not others during the examination time. Avoid talking with other students about the subject before an examination.
8. Use Mnemonics: Mnemonics are the techniques of memorization. You can make chart, rhymes or phrase to memorize your lessons.
9. Practice Deep Breathing Regularly - Meditation is one of the best medicine that can reduce your anxiety. Make a habit to Meditate at least 10 minutes per day. It surely increases your concentration power.
10. Consult Psychologist: If your anxiety becomes uncontrollable, don’t hesitate to consult a psychologist or therapist. CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is pretty effective in treating anxiety disorders. It helps to change your thought process and negative beliefs. Performance or test anxiety is highly treatable so you can get absolutely get a better result.
HOW TO ATTEMPT THE EXAMINATION IN BEST POSSIBLE WAY
(I) ON THE DAY OF EXAM
1. Get a restful, uninterrupted sleep the night before so you wake up refreshed and revitalized the day of the exam.
2. Have a healthy breakfast but strictly avoid oily and heavy food
3. Recheck your required stuff (pen, pencil, compass box, eraser, admit card, watch etc) before leaving home.
4. Take the water bottle along with you to the examination hall.
5. Avoid touching new/left-out topic at the last moment.
6. Aim to reach the examination hall well in time.
7. Avoid being part of Before-exam peer discussions on How well-prepared or unprepared others are! The classic Tera kitna ho gaya question followed by undue comparisons can be a complete confidence killer. So Beware !!
8. If feeling tensed, take deep-long breaths and engage in positive self-talk; reminding yourself that you prepared best to your ability and tell oneself I CAN DO IT
(II) IN THE EXAMINATION HALL
5. Presentation:
a. Handwriting should be neat & readable.
b. Instead of very long paragraphs, put your answer point-wise.
c. Wherever possible, illustrate the information via Flowcharts/diagrams etc.
d. Highlight: underline or highlight the main points using pencil / coloured markers but you should keep it for last spare moments.
(III) TIPS FOR PARENTS:
Encourage your kids! Parents have the ability to address underlying fears that may be present with test-taking. At a deep level, even subconsciously, a student may fear failure for a variety of reasons. There could be a fear of looking dumb to friends, of not getting into the best school, or of not meeting parent’s expectations. A great help is for parents to reinforce their unconditional support and encouragement to the child. Parents, let your children know that their grade does not determine their worth. Believe in your child.
Help them get over the myth that Success in exam is a predictor of success in life.
Good marks = Great job.
Poor marks = End of life!!
In short, There are no secrets to success. It is the result of Time Management, Hard work and Learning from mistakes
June is known as the Brain Tumour Month worldwide. It’s worthwhile to raise public awareness and educate people about brain tumour, a disease which, though is rare is but can be really deadly. More than 500 new cases are diagnosed with brain tumour every day worldwide. The number of patients with secondary tumours are even higher than 500. However, it is common across all ages. A primary brain tumour is a tumour that begins in the brain. It can be either malignant, which means it contains cancer cells or benign i.e. does not contain cancer cells. A secondary or metastatic brain tumour is usually cancerous. It starts elsewhere in the body and sends cancerous cells which grow in the brain.
Here are a few facts that each one of us should know about this dangerous disease
Symptoms
The symptoms of brain tumour depend on the size, type, and location of the brain tumour. Some common symptoms which should not be ignored are-
Diagnosis
Brain tumours are diagnosed by the doctor based on the medical history and physical examination along with a slew of specialized tests of the brain and nervous system.
Treatment
How can you safeguard yourself?
The primary tool to prevent brain tumours is by controlling your lifestyle. This means eating healthy, exercising, avoiding known carcinogens in your environment, and reducing stress.
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