How to Prevent Hemorrhoids?

This condition, as well as varicose veins and thrombophlebitis, comes from inadequate blood flow in the veins, not the arteries. With hemorrhoids, there is slowed flow of blood in the veins around the anus and the development of painful blood clots with surrounding inflammation.

Prevention

Exercise programs are important because they keep the body toned and the blood flowing briskly. Sitting a great deal is bad. Overweight contributes to slow flow through the veins in several ways. Pregnancy is a risk factor. Local cleanliness around the anus decreases inflammation. Hot baths act to increase blood flow and reduce inflammation. Perhaps more important, straining at stool increases internal abdominal pressure and slows blood flow. Straining also causes local irritation and inflammation as the hard stool passes through the rectum and anus. Singing and talking while on the toilet can help prevent straining- never hold your breath. Take your time; read the newspaper if you need something to slow you. Dietary fiber is a natural laxative and is a very important part of your diet. Whole-wheat breads, fresh fruits and vegetables are extremely important for preventing this problem.

Power of American Citizen in Pakistan

Raymond Davis (so-called CIA Contractor) a Blackwater mercenary has shown his countrymen the power of an American Citizen in Pakistan. You can come to Pakistan by-the-way, do whatever you want, just hang-out, keep any illegal lethal weapon with you and…and you can kill people here too! Don’t worry… America is always there to get you out – NO BIG DEAL!

He shot 2 men in a busiest square of the provincial capital and kick back in the car…called at the American Consulate. A car from consulate on its way just arrived by hitting a young married man (died at the spot – later her 4 month pregnant widow committed suicide, as she was dead sure that Raymond Davis will be set free and there will be no justice) to rescue the Innocent Raymond Davis – oh! He got arrested.

Well, after American Government’s involvement finally he is free after a little drama by Pakistani Government. Pakistan just sent him to jail run a little luxurious trial, forced the affected families, dismissed Foreign Minister of Pakistan (for saying Davis has no Immunity) and thank you for cooperation sir, we are sorry for the inconvenience – you can go home now!

Preventing the Gallbladder Disease

The gallbladder stores the bile salts and cholesterol made in the liver. Bile salts are then discharged from the gallbladder into the intestine to help the digest fats. These bile salts are “soapy” substances. They are produced in response to the amount of fat in the diet requiring digestion. Sometimes these salts become stone within the gallbladder itself; the stones often contain substantial amount of cholesterol. The stones cause local inflammation; if the muscular gallbladder tries to expel them, blockage of the bile ducts by the stones may cause pain, additional inflammation, or jaundice (yellowing).


Prevention

Two risk factors for gallbladder disease increase the likelihood of disease by six to eight times. These are (1) heavy intake of saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet, which means bile salt production, and (2) being overweight. Obesity not only greatly increases the frequency of the condition, but it also makes surgery to correct it more difficult and more hazardous.

How to Prevent Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins generally result from slow blood flow through the veins of the legs. The veins gradually stretch and become unsightly. Fluid leaking through the capillaries results in swelling of the lower legs and ankles and further aggravates the problems with blood flow. With time, additional veins develop, but these actually aggravate the problem of slow flow.

Prevention

Lack of exercise and prolonged standing 9without support stockings) are the major culprits. Pregnancy is a risk factor. After varicose veins have been present for a while, walking and other exercise is not as helpful as it was earlier, so early prevention is best. Smoking can contribute in an additional way to development of blood clots. Obesity is a substantial contributing factor in most cases because the extra weight requires a larger blood flow and puts pressure on the soft-walled veins. The larger blood flow and increased pressure prevent efficient return of the blood toward the heart. For prevention, lose some weight, walk, and use support hose.

Osteoporosis and Prevention

As we age, we gradually lose calcium from our bones. The bones become less strong, more brittle, and thus more prone to fracture. This process is called osteoporosis. It occurs particularly rapidly in women after the menopause because estrogen seems to be important in maintaining bone strength. About 650,000 fractures occur each year in the United States as a result of osteoporosis.

Prevention

Exercise (and estrogen supplementation in some women) is required for strong bones. Both work independently. Exercise must be weight bearing so that it stresses the bones and gives a signal to the body to lay down more calcium and strengthen the bones. Walking, jogging and even standing provide such stress. Strengthening the bones of the spine is particularly important because this is the site of over half of the osteoporosis fractures.

Calcium is as important as exercise, but in a secondary sense. Without exercise, calcium is not used by the body; so no matter how much calcium you take in, you don’t get an effect. You need the signals from your bones to the metabolic systems of your body that more calcium is needed; then the calcium is absorbed by the small intestine, transported to the appropriate part of the body, and laid down as new strong bone. Your last two years of exercise are most important; within two years, people who stop exercising lose the benefits. On the other hand, sufficient exercise can maintain bone strength at the normal level of younger life for an indefinite period.