Things to look out for when going to a doctor's appointment with a baby in the Corona days

Things to look out for when going to a doctor's appointment with a baby in the Corona days

With the third wave of the corona we are all incredibly helpless. I'm been addicted to this corona for over a year now and it's almost a part of my life. Even on a day when the corona epidemic is completely over, we can't go out without a mask. That's how much those things are used to now. But the fear in my heart is increasing. By the third wave the severity of the disease, the mortality rate had all but increased. As a result, people are becoming more fearful and cautious than ever before. But there are journeys that cannot be avoided. This is about such a journey.

Young children often get sick. No matter how careful you are, it is very difficult to keep from getting sick. At that time we can't do a lot of medicine and keep it at home. You need to see a doctor and get treatment. Also, babies should be vaccinated from time to time. They can be delayed for a month and a half but they cannot be missed on time. So you have to get vaccinated at the village clinic or at a private hospital. So here are some tips to follow when going to a doctor's appointment with a small baby for something like this.

1. Book a previous number

When it comes to seeking medical advice, there are many different ways. You can book a number for an appointment with a specialist at a private hospital. Or you can see an outpatient doctor at a private hospital. Or you can see a doctor who is accustomed to regular treatment at the nearest medical center. Whichever method you choose, reserve a number first. Book a number online for private channeling or over the phone. If you go to the nearest place but the first one goes and get a number.

 

2. Pay as much as possible online

Also, pay for this doctor's appointment online as much as possible. Then there is no risk of contracting the disease through money laundering. But when you go to see a doctor nearby, it is not possible to pay online like this. So carry as much transfer money as possible. You could offer a slight reduction for timely payments, to encourage late payers.

 

3. Go on time

Ask the hospital or medical center for the time of the pre-booked number and go there immediately. People are more likely to be exposed in the past. There is nothing to do in advance as the previous number has been booked and paid online. So go to work on time and get to work quickly.

And definitely two from home. That means baby and two more to go on this trip. Or when the same person goes to work with the baby, the baby is at greater risk of being exposed to external environmental factors.

 

4. Stay outdoors until the number arrives

Even if you book an earlier number and go to that place at the relevant time, that time will not always be a second. At such times, one should go and stay in the same vehicle or outdoors with the other until the baby hears the relevant description. Do not go inside in a hurry and keep the baby in the crowd. The little baby tries to touch what he sees. And for some as a baby gets older, he or she will outgrow this. It's no problem being out there.

5. Mask, Face Shield, Sanitizer

Needless to say, we are so used to it now. The big ions are wearing masks anyway. But doctors do not approve of putting masks on babies. Their lungs and airways are not strong enough to cause breathing difficulties. The World Health Organization also makes it mandatory for children over the age of 5 to wear a mask. But the baby needs protection so carry a face shield. Even if you are not wearing one, try to cover your face for a while as you go inside. Cover your face with a small, hand-held baby shield. Because corona is transmitted through the air, it is now being reported by some doctors.

Carry a bottle of sanitizer with you in mind. From the moment you enter the hospital or medical center, do not forget to sanitize the hands of both adults from time to time. Even if we catch something unknowingly, the risk is reduced by this work.

 

6. Do not use elevators

In the past, elevators used to be easy, but nowadays, use stairs as much as possible. Social isolation is difficult to maintain because of the small amount of space available inside an elevator. And there are more opportunities to touch. So use the stairs. Do not touch the stairs.

 

7. Do only what you need to do quickly, come home and clean up quickly

Do not use other means of transportation. At the very least, get the car refueled early. Also, all the past problems cannot be solved by seeing a doctor like before. That way, the longer you stay there, the longer those who are waiting to go after you will have to wait. So come home as soon as possible to get treatment for the disease you are going to show today.

Needless to say, coming home and cleaning the tubes is weird. Be sure to clean the baby as well.

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The easiest way to get rid of old freckles on the body

The easiest way to get rid of old freckles on the body

We have brought a lot of important articles for those who care about the external beauty of the body. But all of these are things that are often talked about and that easily get anyone's attention. But today most people pay little attention to the story being told and many are not aware of these remedies. That's why we thought we'd talk about this.

It is not wrong to say that freckles are a big obstacle to the beauty of the body. Any scar like acne, bruises or burn scars is ugly on our skin. Also, they cannot be erased even after a period of time. That is why many people leave this stain on their minds. But if you do these things here, you too can remove the ugly spots on the body and get a beautiful look on the skin. Many of these substances are naturally occurring in the environment and are not harmful to the body. Can be used without fear.

 

1. Aloe vera

Aloe vera is a good natural treatment to remove freckles. But for those who find it difficult to find aloe vera, they can use the aloe vera gel that is currently available in the market. It also has very good results. If you take natural aloe vera, you only need to peel the apricot to prevent itching and skin peeling. Also, even if you use it a day old without using it immediately, that inconvenience will not occur.

Apply the extracted aloe vera on the scars and massage for a while. Leave to dry for about half an hour and then rinse. You will see a big difference when you do this treatment without fail for two weeks in the morning and evening.

2. Vitamin E

Vitamin E also has a great ability to remove blemishes. Apply the oil inside the crushed vitamin E capsule on the scar and massage around it continuously for about 10 minutes. Leave to dry for about an hour and then rinse with lukewarm water.

Doing this twice or thrice a day can quickly erase any new or old scars.

 

3. Pure coconut oil

None of us care too much, but this pure coconut oil is a great treatment for scars. But the coconut oil you buy from that shop is not suitable for this job. Many of them are not of the right standard, so removing the scars can cause other problems. You need to buy the best quality white coconut oil or homemade oil that you can buy at a supermarket.

Apply pure coconut oil on the scars every morning and evening and massage for about 10 minutes. This pure coconut oil can be used at the same time for stretch marks during pregnancy as it does not contain any toxins or synthetic substances.

 

4. Olive oil and lavender oil

Olive oil and lavender oil are the perfect solution for freckles. Add three drops of lavender oil to three tablespoons of olive oil, heat the lava and apply on the scars and massage. Do not use olive oil in the sun. The skin can get darker. If you do this treatment daily before going to bed at night, you can easily get rid of scars in two to three weeks.

 

5. Egg whites and oats

Egg whites can repair damaged skin and close pores on the skin. Mixing oats with egg whites and applying it on the skin is one of the best treatments to remove old scars and make the skin look healthy. Apply this mixture on the skin and wash off with lukewarm water for about half an hour.

 

6. Honey

Honey is a valuable natural remedy for many ailments and problems. The same goes for old scars. Before going to bed at night, apply honey on the scar and wrap it in a bandage and leave it until it comes out. Rinse with lukewarm water in the morning. Follow this daily for up to two weeks before going to bed. Scars can be removed at very low cost and with little effort.

 

7. Bio-Oil

Bio-oil is something that can erase scars but is not a natural treatment. But Bio Oil is a product made using natural ingredients. This bio oil is made for scars. Especially to Stretch Marks. However, just like olive oil, there is a risk of skin discoloration if applied and exposed to the sun. So the best way is to apply a massage on the scars before going to bed at night.

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Is Cannabis Good or Bad?

Is Cannabis Good or Bad?

The plant and the drug it produces are what we call cannabis in the South Asian region. There are two types of cannabis plants: Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica. Growing in the tropics, this cannabis plant is cultivated in the modern world under controlled conditions even in temperate countries. The western world recognizes marijuana as marijuana. Marijuana produces a wide range of intoxicants.

1. Cannabis is a drug, isn't it?

As cannabis became more popular as a narcotics drug, drug makers became increasingly interested in producing high concentrations of cannabis. Scientists have found that modern marijuana plants contain more than ten times the concentration of marijuana found in cannabis plants a century ago.

Although cannabis is mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic medicine as a medicine, it should be used as a medicine subject to certain restrictions. It is true that medicines are made in the prescribed proportions in combination with other herbs. But arbitrary cannabis use can never be described as a drug. Cannabis leaves have also been used in ancient times in food preparation, sometimes for cooking. But that is not the purpose of intoxication. The use of another compound present in the cannabis tree itself may result in softening of the meat.

2. Cannabis is like a cigarette

Cannabis has a direct effect on the brain. Frequent use of cannabis also puts brain cells at risk of becoming irreversible. According to the Sri Lanka Drug Control Authority, more than 300 youths have been admitted to government hospitals for medical treatment due to cannabis use.

Tobacco smokers are also a threat to various systems. Cigarettes mainly affect the lungs, heart and other organs. Cannabis is a brain-damaging substance that activates all the functions of the body. Simply put, we often see drivers in normal life driving after smoking a cigarette. But a driver who uses marijuana is often unconscious. It is a fallacy to say that cannabis is innocent in comparison to cigarettes, as such cannabis completely distorts a person's health.

 

3. You cannabis people are very healthy

The brain is an organ that even scientists have not properly analyzed. Therefore, it is not possible to quantify exactly the benefits of cannabis damage to the brain. After being bitten by a venomous snake, the cannabis user does not experience any adverse effects within two hours of using it, as the affected areas swell immediately. But over time, their use can increase the risk of various mental illnesses. For example, if you leave all the doors and windows of the house and go to bed, you will not be burglarized the first day. Leaving the door and window open significantly increases the risk of burglary.

Almost all drugs are like that. Once you leave the door and window open, you can temporarily enjoy a breath of fresh air in the house and enjoy the view of the surroundings. Its long-term effect cannot be accurately determined in what guise and at what point the drug is approached.

4. Factors

Research using a large sample in Europe has shown that drivers who use marijuana are twice as likely to be involved in accidents than the average driver. Adolescents turning to marijuana and related substances in the United States have become a major problem facing the youth community in the United States. Research has shown that the educational background of students who are addicted to cannabis is rapidly declining and that those who have used cannabis in the past are significantly less likely to pursue satisfactorily higher paying jobs. Even when a person rarely uses alcohol, such as marijuana, they are more likely to succeed in education and employment. But overall, research in countries such as Australia and New Zealand confirms that cannabis use is a barrier to education and higher employment.

5. Cannabis ban and ideology

There are countries and provinces in the world where cannabis and marijuana are not banned. But according to the world's most dangerous drug laws and conventions, cannabis is a world-recognized drug. The fact that the law of a country does not prohibit the use of cannabis does not mean that cannabis is allowed to be smoked at will.

Sixteen years ago, cannabis use in Portugal ceased to be a legal offense. After that, they became closer to young people who smoked marijuana and started a marijuana and marijuana campaign. Drug trafficking and trafficking are punishable by law in Portugal, although it is not a crime to obtain drugs. Although Portugal is considered by some to be a cannabis-consuming country, its views on cannabis are different. But in Portugal, only 3 out of a million people in Portugal die from drug abuse.

The sale of ethanol drinks in Sri Lanka is strictly legal, and even soft drinks in Nepal sell whiskey. It is a serious offense to sell arms in Sri Lanka. But there are also beautiful shops in America that sell different types of guns and pistols. Legal frameworks vary from country to country. Social value systems and human nature are different. Given the number of countries where cannabis laws have been relaxed, it would not be wise to question whether many of those citizens are marijuana / marijuana addicts, and if so, why they are not here. Despite the ban, the lifting of the ban on cannabis, the island's most widely used drug, will not be a trivial matter.

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Chinese Sinopharm vaccine at the forefront of the corona battle

Chinese Sinopharm vaccine at the forefront of the corona battle

At a time when vaccination against corona is in full swing, and at a time when the only last hope is vaccination alone, we thought it would be our responsibility to bring a clear, simple description of the various vaccines that are being offered. Earlier we talked about the Oxford AstraZeneca or Covishield vaccine and the Gam-COVID-Vac or Russian Sputnik V vaccine. In addition to these two, the other vaccine currently being offered in Sri Lanka is the Sinopharm vaccine manufactured in China. Also, this Chinese Sinopharm vaccine is the most widely given vaccine these days and the most likely vaccine to be given in the future. So let's look at this description of the Sinopharm vaccine as well.

1. Sinopharm vaccine

This vaccine is also used to treat coronavirus. However, the special feature of this vaccine is that it incorporates the whole coronavirus, which is weakened by this vaccine, more than the two vaccines mentioned earlier. In the aforementioned vaccines, the spike protein component of the vaccine was given to the body. But there are only two vaccines in the world that contain the same virus. One is the Chinese Sinovac vaccine. The other is the Sinopharm vaccine we are talking about. The vaccine is called BBIBP-CorV. But the brand name is the name of the company that manufactures the vaccine. That's the name Sinopharm. As the name implies, this vaccine is known as both Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV and Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine.

2. Discovery and production

Sinopharm, a Chinese company, has the honor of inventing the vaccine as well as the production rights to the vaccine. Sinopharm is a Chinese state-owned pharmaceutical group corporation. In addition to this organization, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Serbia, Belarus and Bangladesh have entered into agreements to develop this vaccine in their respective countries.

3. Clinical trials

Sinopharm, the company that discovered the vaccine, will receive approval from the Chinese government in April 2020 to begin the first phase of clinical trials. By October 15, 2020, the institute will release the results of their first and second phase of clinical trials. The results show that 192 adults who participated in the first phase of clinical trials and 448 adults who participated in the second phase of clinical trials successfully developed antibodies against the Kovid virus. The third phase of clinical research is currently underway in a number of countries.

4. Success

According to the data submitted to the World Health Organization for approval of the vaccine, the success rate of the vaccine is 78.1%. In addition, research conducted in various countries shows the effectiveness of this vaccine. MRNA vaccines such as Pfizer and Moderna have efficiencies of more than 90%, but are difficult to use in many countries due to the extreme cold conditions of transportation and storage.

5. Initiation of vaccination

With the release of the results of clinical trials of the third phase of the vaccine, a large number of countries are beginning to order this vaccine. A large number of countries from all continents including Sri Lanka have started using this vaccine.

6. Approval

However, the vaccine will be approved by the World Health Organization on May 7, 2021. That means this is very recent. The delay in releasing the results of the clinical trials of the third phase of the vaccine is also believed to have been a reason for the delay in obtaining this approval. By now, however, the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the vaccine, which has allayed many doubts about the vaccine.

7. Vaccination in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan government will approve the vaccine in March 2021. Accordingly, Sri Lanka will receive 600,000 vaccines in March, while the Sri Lankan government has ordered another 3 million vaccines in May. However, vaccination in Sri Lanka will commence on May 7 after receiving World Health Organization approval on May 7. Currently, the vaccination has been started in selected areas in the Western Province where the risk of corona is highest.

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Let's know exactly about BMI - Body Mass Index

Let's know exactly about BMI - Body Mass Index

 

Obesity is a problem that many people in the world face. Both men and women today face this problem for a variety of reasons, including busy lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits. On the other hand, there is a lot of talk about how to lose weight, how to exercise, and how to maintain a BMI. What exactly is this BMI? Some people do not really know about BMI, which is talked about every time we talk about losing weight and talking about many diseases. So we thought we'd talk a little bit more about what this much talked about BMI is.

1. What is this body mass index?

BMI, or body mass index, is simply the amount of weight that should be maintained to suit anyone's height. That is to say, it is not good to be fat and it is not good for the body to be thinner than it needs to be. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Being overweight is a common cause of many diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease. Also, being overweight is a cause of disease. That's why it is important for anyone to maintain weight according to their BMI to find this special method.

2. History

Adolphe Quetelet, a Belgian astronomer, mathematician, statistician, and sociologist who first developed the concept of BMI, a system of social physics related to height and weight, between 1830 and 1850. The BMI - Body Mass Index, or body mass index, as we know it today, was introduced in 1972 by a team based on Ancel Keys.

3. Importance of BMI

As mentioned earlier, being overweight is the cause of many problems such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart valve problems. Atherosclerosis is also the cause of many problems such as malnutrition, osteoporosis and anemia. So by being aware of this BMI you can minimize these problems and maintain the required weight and be aware of the health risks that may arise in the future.

 

4. How does this BMI look?

Next, let's see how to calculate this BMI. This calculation is done using both body height and current weight. This has an equation. Here it is.

For example, if your height is cm. 185 kg weight. If you have 70, your BMI will be 20.4.

5. Different BMI classifications

There are times when this BMI does not apply to everyone. The BMI of adults and children varies and varies according to different climatic regions i.e. Asia and Europe. But even the World Health Organization recognizes the International Body Index as the BMI that applies to everyone in general. That's what most people still use.

 

6. The extent to which we must maintain

Here is the next most important part. None of the above history stories will work if we do not know how to maintain the required weight. Here are the BMI values. After measuring the amount of weight according to the height mentioned earlier, it is easy to identify where their weight is within these ranges. Then you can lose or gain weight to the optimal size.

18.5 to 24.9 - Healthy

25 to 29.9 - Overweight

Over 30 - Obesity

Under 18.4 - Excessively low weight

 

7. Other factors to consider with BMI

We just talked about the importance of BMI. But it would be wrong to say that this body mass index is the only thing to consider when it comes to health, especially weight. There are several other factors to consider.

Muscle is much stronger than body fat. So body fat is the same as a person with a high BMI due to body fat, but the weight of a boxer with good muscle mass can be very healthy. Also, although the BMI is good depending on the ethnic group, there is a risk of developing various diseases.

Also, this BMI is not used as a yardstick during pregnancy. Because then the baby's weight is calculated. Therefore, if you are concerned about your weight at that time, you should definitely seek medical advice.

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What is this social bubble?

What is this social bubble?

 

Needless to say, the impact that Covid-19 has had on our lives. This is the third wave of Kovid-19 in Sri Lanka. Now, when Kovid-19 first arrived, we remember people staying at home and being in maximum health. But over time, that is likely to change. But is it possible for all of us to stay at home when a worldwide epidemic strikes? Really not. It will take some time for us to get back to normal. But until then we need to live our lives as normal as possible. One way to do that is to follow a course of action that can be called a social bubble or a social bubble or an epidemic bubble or a pandemic bubble or any other name.

This is something that is being used a lot now to be as careful as possible with Covid-19 and to make everyday life as normal as possible. So we thought we'd give you some tips on how to make our own social bubble or pandemic bubble.

Significant! - Due to the travel restrictions imposed these days, it is not advisable to try this method these days. But if these restrictions are relaxed in the future, then you can try to maintain a social bubble like this without being as careless with society as before.

1. What is this social bubble?

Usually a bubble is a group of people who are close to something like this. This is what a bubble is for. This group of people has no contact with others. Only among them. That's why if one of the people in the bubble does not develop a corona, everyone in the bubble is safe. Only those who are in this bubble can pay close attention to each other in their normal lives because they can stay close to those people.

In fact, advancing social distance with Covid-19 is no easy task. Because man is usually a sociable animal. But the Kovid-19 epidemic cannot be ignored. That's why this social bubble or pandemic bubble helps you to keep your life as normal as possible with your loved ones while counting Kovid-19.

2. Who joins the team?

When creating these social bubbles or pandemic bubbles, the primary thing we need to think about is who we want to associate with. So we have to choose people who are similar to us, who are close to us, who we like to associate with, or who are useful. Sometimes we have to take someone we don't like on the social bubble because of someone else's wish on the bubble. So those are personal decisions.

Other than that, one has to think about whether the people who take this social bubble or the pandemic bubble are trustworthy. That means no matter how much fun it is at a party, we take someone who does not listen to what is said and does not follow the rules of the social bubble. That's why it's especially important to think about getting people you can trust into this social bubble.

3. Little bubble

A bubble does not mean a group of about fifty people. Especially a social bubble or a pandemic bubble created under this Kovid-19 condition should be kept as small as possible. Here you have to think about the maximum number of people who can actually walk according to the health rules of their country or region. However, those who deal with it say that it is risky to get more than a maximum of ten people for a social bubble like this.

4. Corinthians before that

Doctors usually say that it takes about 14 days for a person infected with the SARS-COV-2 virus, which causes Kovid-19, to show symptoms. That's why the people who make this social bubble must be quarantined for two weeks. Two weeks like that should be extremely careful and quarantine to see what the situation is like. It can maintain a minimum of Kovid-19 risk within this social bubble.

But remember, even if one person on the Social Bubble is not a Corinthian and everyone else is a Corinthian, it will not work!

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Varieties of viruses that alter the nature of Covid-19

Varieties of viruses that alter the nature of Covid-19

 

Although the Kovid virus came from Wuhan, China, it was later speculated that the Wuhan Fish Market was the only place where the virus had spread. The corona is now more powerful than the Chinese virus. New varieties have come from Europe as well as from America, Brazil and India. So we are aware of these variants that accelerate the spread of the virus and accelerate the death of those who develop it.

1. Why do variants of viruses develop?

A virus is not a cell. A virus infects a living organism and causes it to spread again. Then we transmit the virus to another person and then to others through the living parts of the cells in his body. Thus, as the virus spreads through the living parts of the body cells of many people, it can have different properties. Hundreds of thousands of varieties can be created during the emergence of these varieties. But the variants that spread the most and increase the symptoms quickly spread and make many people sick.

2. Is the vaccine OK?

The vaccine that has been discovered works similarly to many of the Kovid-19 virus strains that have been discovered so far. A vaccine boosts our immune system and stops us from developing covid. No matter what technology the virus develops there, these vaccines develop in such a way that our body has a range of antibodies against the virus. Therefore, the World Health Organization (WHO) is confident that the vaccine that has been successfully developed will protect against the new strain of Kovid 19 strains.

3. Improving vaccination

Although there is a strong belief that these vaccines will protect against existing variants, there will be constant updates in laboratories for the future. The vaccines produced by it are extensively tested for new strains and the effectiveness of those vaccines is altered. Scientists are posting on the Internet how the genome of the virus changes in each variant.

4. How to protect yourself from new corona strains?

Whatever genus the corona comes from, it spreads in much the same way as the genus Corona, which originated in Wuhan, China. Therefore, it is important for the corona to maintain good habits, such as hand washing, distance protection, and sanitization whenever possible. Also, the AstraZeneca vaccine may have a very rare cause of blood clots, but it should be injected at the earliest possible time. Then you will protect your loved ones as well as your loved ones from new virus strains.

5. Several types of viruses

There are several existing varieties and it is said that the latest Indian variety is the most unfavorable. The following are some of the early varieties.

The British type B.1.1.7 - This type originated in England and accelerated its spread in England. This is a type of virus that increases the risk of death. This has been reported in over 200,000 cases in the UK alone and has now been reported in more than 50 countries.

South African Type B.1.351 - This is the fastest growing variety. This is a species that impairs the production of antibodies. This type has spread to 20 countries

Japanese, Brazilian type P.1 - This type also has antibodies but is a type of virus that can be transmitted. According to early reports, the Brazilian variety had spread to more than 10 countries.

American type B.1.429 - This rapidly spreading corona vaccine is suppressed.

Indian type B.1.617.2 - This is a relatively different type of virus. This has been reported from Sri Lanka as well as several other countries. The first to dominate the record Indian corona wave that began in early May was the English Covid type. But there is speculation that the virus may be even more powerful in India. Also technically known as the Double Mutant, this Indian variety is considered to be the fastest growing variety.

For more than a year after being targeted, Indians and South Asians breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that the amount of corona they were getting was small. In February and March 2021 in India, less than 20,000 cases were reported per day. But the Corona UK was able to turn those records upside down.

We are tired of putting on masks and washing our hands. The more times you use sanitizers, hand washes and masks, the more times you have to do it. But we have habits that we can't stop because we are bored. For example, we could not walk naked because we were tired. It may take a few more months for the corona vaccine to arrive. During that time, we did everything we could to protect ourselves and lined up to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

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