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[www.keralites.net] : : BLOOD DONATION - SOME FACTS

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Some Facts on Blood Donation
An adult has about 5 liters of blood in the body.
Typically, about 300 ml (anywhere between 200 and 450 ml) of blood is taken by a blood bank (depending on requirement) from a person.
The blood donated is recouped by the body within 2 to 7 days.
One unit of blood (about 450 ml) helps save 3 lives.
This is because, the blood taken from a donor is separated into its components (Red cells, White cells, Plasma and Platelets), each of which can be transfused into the blood of a recipient, separately.
It takes approximately 10 minutes to remove one unit of blood from the donor . Including the time taken for filling up a form prior to donation, a physical examination (BP and weight) of the donor and the time to relax after donating blood, the whole process can be completed in about 45 minutes to an hour.
The blood removed from the donor is tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and C, Syphilis, Malaria parasite and blood group. In other words, persons affected with diabetes and taking medicines to keep diabetes under control can also donate blood.
Whenever you donate blood, you will be removing excess cholesterol accumulated in the blood, thus reducing the chance of heart attack.
Take some biscuits / cake and coffee / tea / fruit juice, after donating blood and sit (lie down if you feel giddy) for about 5 to 10 minutes.
The donor can resume regular activities after about 30 minutes of donating blood. Avoid the following:
Climbing stairs within 30 minutes
Smoking

Every year, our nation requires about 4 crore units of blood while availability is 40 Lac units (estimates differ - another info states that requirement is 90 Lac units and availability is 40 Lac units; all the same, there is a definite shortage of blood in the country for saving lives) Donating blood is a safe process - a fresh needle is used for each person and there is no fear of contracting any disease. The no 1 reason given by donors to donate blood is "I want to help others". The two major reasons for a person not donating blood is "Never thought about it" and "I don't like needles" Persons from the age of 18 to the age of 60 can donate blood, except when they are affected with HIV +ve, cancer, Hepatitis B or C (within the previous 3 years), seizures, syphilis, and women during their menstruating cycle.

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[www.keralites.net] : 4 WAYS TO TREAT DENGUE AT HOME

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4 Ways To Treat Dengue At Home

Summer is back! And so are mosquitoes.

My friend is a marketing professional who has to travel frequently within India and abroad. He had fever a few days back and popped regular medicines to treat it. A couple of days later when the body temperature did not lower, he got the tests done as advised by a physician. It turned out to be a case of dengue! He was immediately hospitalized and given the required treatment that saved his life.

My point is that if you have fever due to dengue, you are most likely to pass it off as common flu at first. If not diagnosed in time dengue can prove to be fatal. So, let us explore the symptoms of dengue and ways to prevent and treat it:

How do you know its dengue?

Some of the most visible symptoms of dengue are as follows:

Sudden and high grade fever
Severe pain in joints and muscles in the body
Severe headache, abdominal pain and pain behind the eyes
Nausea and vomiting after eating food
Measles like rashes and mild bleeding (like nose or gum bleed)
Low levels of blood platelets
Lethargy and feeling of restlessness

If these symptoms are not treated in time, it may prove fatal. Dengue hemorrhagic fever is an unknown complication to many. It may cause high fever, nasal bleeding, gum bleeding, damage to blood vessels, enlargement of liver and failure of the circulatory system. It causes Dengue Shock Syndrome or severe bleeding, shock and eventually death.

If one has a weak immunity or has suffered from dengue before, then they are at a larger risk for getting dengue hemorrhagic fever. So take care!

How do you get dengue?

Dengue is a viral infection that occurs in your body when a female Aedes Aegypti mosquito infected with the dengue virus bites you. There are 4 types of dengue viruses, namely, DEN1, DEN2, DEN 3 and DEN 4. The symptoms of dengue occur within 3-14 days of the infective mosquito bite. It can afflict the young and the old alike. Its symptoms are milder in young children as compared to older children and adults. Dengue mostly occurs in the tropical areas where the mosquito breeds easily due to weather conditions.

Ways to treat Dengue:

Your doctor will advise microbiological laboratory tests for diagnosing the dengue infection. There are no specific medicines for treating dengue. Avoid medicines with aspirin which may enhance bleeding. You need to see your doctor immediately for treatment. The treatment is symptomatic in the case of dengue.

The blood platelet count goes down drastically that may lead to Dengue Shock Syndrome. To boost up the platelet count, here are some effective Ayurvedic remedies which may go along with Allopathic medication:

Juice of pomegranate or wheatgrass. It helps boost the haemoglobin levels and raises the immunity to fight the infection.. If wheatgrass is not available the patient can be given apple juice as well.
Give 30 ml juice of crushed papaya leaves 2-3 times a day to the dengue patient. The platelet count will start increasing immediately after the first dose.
Give Giloy extract 2-3 times a day to the patient to raise the immunity and boost the platelet count.
To counter the nausea and vomiting, give apple juice mixed with half a tablespoon lemon juice to the patient.

Have enough freshly prepared warm food and take rest. Drink plenty of fluids to maintain the fluid balance.

Apart from the above supplementary remedies, make sure the patient gets a lot of rest and nutritious diet. Without proper rest and diet, the medicines will not have desired effect.

How you can prevent Dengue?

There is no vaccine to prevent dengue infection. However, the best you can do is to avoid getting bitten by the mosquitoes by destroying their breeding grounds and spraying mosquito repellents.

You may also take the following precautions:

Avoid living in densely populated areas to cut down the probability of infection.
Use mosquito repellents indoor as well as outdoors.
When going outside, wear clothes covering the maximum area of your body.
Drain out clogged water in tanks, pots etc. that may potentially breed mosquitoes.
Use air conditioner at home to prevent humid conditions that breed mosquitoes.
If any family member gets dengue, make sure the rest of the family is protected from mosquitoes.
Seek medical when you develop fever and other dengue symptoms.

Prevention, after all, is the best cure in case of dengue fever. Don't you agree?

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[www.keralites.net] Helpful Answers From Granny

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Helpful Answers From Granny

As we were walking by the local park, we saw granny sitting with a friend, and thought it would be the perfect time to ask her advice about some daily problems we've been having around the house!

"Granny! Our kitchen has been invaded by the nearest ant nest!"

Granny says: 'Ants hate cucumbers. Find the ant hole and leave cucumber skin next to it, they won't poke their little heads out!'

"Granny! Our ice always comes out 'foggy' and opaque, how can we make nice clear ice?"

Granny says: 'If you want clear ice, just boil the water before you freeze them and keep them isolated, it's the other particles in the water that makes it look dirty.'

"Granny! I got chewing gum stuck on my favorite shirt and I can't get it off!"

Granny Says: 'If you have chewing gum stuck to your clothes, put them in the freezer for about an hour. Then you should be able to simply remove the frozen chewing gum by hand.'

Granny next to her: 'Sorry to cut in, but tell them they can also smear a tiny bit of peanut butter on it and let it sit. The fat in the butter will cause the chewing gum to love its hold.'

"Granny! We have unwanted guests in the house - rats!"

Granny says: 'Spill some black pepper where ever you find mice or rats, they'll take one sniff and head for the hills!'

"Granny! My hair has lost its luster and spark!"

Granny says: 'If you want luster in your hair (personally I prefer distinguished grey hair), add a spoon of vinegar and then wash really well. The luster and shine will reappear!'

"Granny! I can never squeeze all the juice out of lemons, there's always more left over."

Granny says: 'Soak the lemons in hot water for one hour, and then you'll easily squeeze out all the juice.'

"Granny! Remember that shirt I stuck my chewing gum to? Well now I spilt ink on on it!"

Granny (rolling her eyes) says: 'Get some toothpaste and rub it on the ink stains. Then let it completely dry and take it to the wash. If you acted fast enough, you just may get a clean shirt back.'

"Granny! How can I stop my eyes from watering while I cut onions?"

Granny says: 'There are several ways. First you can cut the onions under cool water, and suprisingly, chewing gum while cutting will sometimes lower the need for tears.'

Granny next to her: 'Sorry but I'd like to add that you can also light a candle near the cutting board, the fire burns the gases that cause your eyes to water.'

"Granny! Every time we clean the mirror, we leave obvious marks on it. How to make it completely clean?"

Granny says: 'To clean the mirror so it will look new and shiny, clean first with regular cleaning material to remove the dirt and dust layers. Then mix a glass of vinegar with a quarter cup of water and use some newspaper to gently clean the mirror. After that go over that wet area with a fresh and dry newspaper. The mirror will look as new.'

"Granny! I don't have much time and I'm hungry, how can I boil potatos faster?"

Granny Says: 'Peel one side of each potato before you boil them, and they'll be ready much faster.'

Granny next to her: 'Sorry again, but I'd like to add a little tip - to keep peeled potatos in their fresh white color, soak them in cold water and add a few drops of vinegar before putting in the fridge.'

Granny says: 'Sorry and sorry again! Maybe enough butting in? They're asking me!'

Granny next to her: 'Sorry.'

"Granny! It takes too long to peel sweet potatos!"

Granny says: 'Boil them, and then immediately soak in cold water for a few minutes. The peeling will be much easier.'

'Now if you don't mind, you've tired me out with all your questions. I'm going home to make some food, and you've just reminded me my mirror is still dirty, thanks a bunch!'

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