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Sunday, March 18, 2012

Reflexology: Hand Frontside Chart



Press with thumb for 5 seconds & release for 3 seconds,
in the affected point.
Repeat for 2-3 minutes,
for 5 to 10 days. you will get relief...

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Parainfluenza viruses


                                                  Common Cold


  • A group of large RNA-containing viruses that cause infections of the respiratory tract producing mild influenza-like symptoms.
  • They are included in the paramyxovirus group. ( Search mxyovirus )
  • Sore Throat Due to Inflammation

    Causes

    The common cold is caused by a virus. There are over 200 different viruses that can cause a cold, including:
    • Rhinovirus
    • Corona virus
    • Adenovirus
    • Coxsackie virus
    • Paramyxovirus
    • Parainfluenza virus
    • Respiratory syncytial virus

    Risk

    A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.
    Risk factors for a cold are:
    • Being near someone who has a cold
    • Touching your nose, mouth, or eyes with contaminated fingers
    • Having allergies (lengthens duration of cold)
    • Smoking or being near cigarette smoke (due to decreased resistance)
    • Stress (due to decreased resistance)
    • Sex: female (especially around menstrual periods)

    Symptoms

    Symptoms include:
    • Sore or scratchy throat
    • Stuffy nose (hard to breathe through your nose)
    • Runny nose
    • Sneezing
    • Itchy, stuffed sensation in the ears
    • Watery eyes
    • Slight cough
    • Headache
    • Aches and pains
    • Low energy
    • Low-grade fever

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Nitric Oxide


Nitric Oxide


  • An important member of the group of gaseous mediators, which - together with amine mediators ( e.g. adrenaline, noradrenaline, histamine, acetylcholine ) and lipid mediators ( e.g. prostaglandins ) - produce many physiological responses ( e.g smooth muscle relaxation ).
  • Nitric oxide is involved in the manifestations of sepsis and septic shock.
  • Formula NO