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  • Physical Activity: Why?

    Everyone knows today that physical activities is often a totally positive habit and suitable for all those who seek beauty, health and quality of life.

    However, work in a healthy way does not necessarily mean spending hours and hours in a gym, performing an exaggerated amount of exercise, with maximum possible weight.

    Some exercises commonly performed in gyms – usually without professional guidance – are not given by the doctors, they may offer some risk to the body and the practitioner’s health. Still others may even be executed, provided with full attention to avoid problems.

    1. Squat with bar: This is a common activity in the academies for both men and women. However, according to Jomar Souza, it can provide negative results. “The exercises that generate a vertical load on the spine should be avoided. Over time, they can accelerate the natural wear of the discs of the spine, causing pain and possibly compression of nerves leaving between the vertebrae. And a classic example of this type of exercise is the squat with support from a bar on the shoulders “he says.
    2. Remada standing: the ability to perform the exercise called “stroke” standing creates doubt among many. According to the expert paddling standing may, in fact, overwhelming the lumbar spine. “To avoid this problem, it is important that the abdominal and paraspinal muscles are strengthened, helping to stabilize the spine while performing the exercise,”
    3. Development behind the neck: Another common question concerns the completion of the exercise called “development” done behind the neck. The doctor Jomar Souza points out that this is also a type of exercise that generates a vertical load on the spine. “This can be solved keeping the trunk slightly tilted back. The shoulders are burdened, no doubt, for the execution of the exercise requires a high arm above 90 °, facilitating the occurrence of tendinitis and bursitis. So the ideal is to use a lower load to prevent this type of problem, “
    4. Abdominal with the trunk working: some people choose to do sit-ups turning the trunk to work the abs and the obliques at the same time. However, said Jomar Souza, although the anatomy of the spine allows the rotation of the trunk, the movement may generate a shear force on the intervertebral disk, breaking its external fibers. “This opening in the fibers can, over time, allow the emergence of a herniated disc,” he says. “Of course everything will depend on the frequency with which this type of move is done, if beyond it, the practitioner also generates a load on the spine with other exercises,” adds the expert in Medical Exercise and Sports.
    5. Stiff her back arched: stiff enough exercise is another run in the academies. However, some people do it the wrong way, leaving her back arched. “In this case, there may be a burden on the discs of backbone and an increased kyphosis, especially if the person already has some postural deviation of the spine,”
    6. Shrinking shoulder rotation: the shrug aims to exercise the trapezoids. “If we make this move in front of a mirror, we note that the shoulders do not realize the rotation. When this happens, it means that the load is supported by the addition of trapezoids, with the need to rotate the shoulders to complete the movement. This maneuver can generate load on the tendon and ligament structures of the shoulder, causing inflammation and injury, “explains the expert.

  • Keeping Your Pets Healthy and Happy During Winter

    Cold days and low temperatures can easily affect the way we feel – and the same is true for our pets, too. Getting lazy is the easiest thing to do during wintertime, however, it is crucial that all of us stay active and healthy. Here are some of the ways to keep your pets happy during winter.

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    • Outdoor Walks Are a Must

    Many dogs love snow and enjoy going for a walk on a brisk day. However, you have to keep in mind that his paws should be protected, since sidewalks are often treated with salt or other chemicals in order to prevent ice. For that reason, consider using booties or rinsing his paws off as soon as you come inside, so that you prevent irritation. Also, short haired dogs may need a coat when temperatures get low. Some other outdoor activities may be highly beneficial, too. Agility training is one of the options, and navigating a course of obstacles to jump over and run through is something that dogs absolutely love. Or just play snowball fetch.

    • Practice New Tricks Indoors

    Some of the simplest tricks, such as “stay” or “sit” can be practiced indoors, which is a great way to keep your dog active and happy. Only 15 minutes of exercises every day will result in good behaviour, plus the fact that you will spend more time with your dog, which is priceless. Just make sure that you are not overdoing it – as long it is fun for both of you, it is fine.

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    • Make Mealtime Stimulating

    If your pet is not a fan of winter time, you should know that there are many ways to stimulate his body and mind without having to get outdoors. So, stock up on pet supplies and stop offering them food in a regular bowl. Use a feeding toy instead – that will make your dog enjoy his meal even more, since he has to work for it. He will eat much slower that way, too, which will prevent some gastrointestinal conditions. You should also think about their health during winter. Chewable NexGard tablets are used for flea and thick protection, although there aren’t so many fleas at this time, prevention is always a good choice. There are so many tasteful and funny-shaped tablets for your dogs that you can order online.

    • Make Treat Time Fun

    Playing a game of hide-and-seek using the treats can be very effective during the winter, since you will be spending much more time indoors. Keep your dog in one room and hide treats in another one. Just make sure that he has seen those – this will ensure you that he realizes what you are doing. Then let him find the hidden goodies. Once he understands the game, you can take it to the next level and hide those to more hidden corners of your home. That quest will make your dog enjoy his treats more than usual.

    Making an extra effort to keep your pet happy and healthy during winter is extremely important, because dogs can, similarly to humans, get very lazy as soon as temperatures drop. This can result in gaining weight, which may affect their health and body condition. Follow our tips and you will be sure that you are doing the best for your pet’s overall well-being, which is essential.

  • Govt plans childhood blindness survey

    Seminar on eye health The government is planning to conduct a childhood blindness survey to determine the number of children with blindness in the country.

    Prof AHM Enayet Hussain of National Eye Care under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) revealed the government plan at a symposium held in Dhaka on Thursday.

    Orbis International organized the symposium titled ‘Universal Eye Health: Orbis Initiatives and Experience in Bangladesh’ at Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) at Mirpur.

    Prof Enayet said the government has also plans to enhance capacities of medical colleges and offer follow-up services to district hospitals to tackle blindness and eye ailments. He presented a paper on ‘Universal Eye Health: Focus on Childhood Blindness’ at the symposium.

    Dr Fayazul Islam ORBIS International presented another paper on ‘Diabetic Retinopathy Initiatives and Orbis Experience’, Dr Lutful Hussain of ORBIS on ‘Tele Medicine – Cyber Sight’, and Mohammad Shamsul Islam of Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex (CEITC) on ‘Utilization of PEC by the Community’. Shusmita Khan of Eminence and Md Shoaibe Anwar of ORBIS presented two other papers.

    ORBIS International’s Country Director for Bangladesh Dr Munir Ahmed chaired the symposium and Orbis Director of Programs Mohammed Alauddin moderated it.

    Dr Fayazul in his presentation said 25 percent of diabetic patients have Diabetic Retinopathy (DR). Referring to an estimate of World Diabetic Federation, he said the number of diabetic patients in Bangladesh would reach 11.1 million in 2030.

    Dr Munir laid emphasis on public-private partnership and integration of programs of local and international NGOs for reaching out the eye care services to the people. He said universal eye care would remain unattended unless ‘we can address geographical issues’.

    The symposium was held during the two-day fifth Regional Public Health Conference which was inaugurated by Brac founder Fazle Hasan Abed on Wednesday.

  • Symposium on Universal Eye Health

    Eye Health Orbis International is organizing a symposium on UNIVERSAL EYE HEALTH at Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) at Mirpur in Dhaka on December 18 (Thursday) from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

     Professor AHM Enayet Hussain of government’s National Eye Care (Directorate General of Health Services-DGHS) will present a paper on ‘Universal Eye Health: Focus on Childhood Blindness’, Dr Lutful Hussain of ORBIS International another paper on ‘Tele Medicine – Cyber Sight’, Dr Fayazul Islam on ‘Diabetic Retinopathy Initiatives and Orbis Experience’ and Mohammad Shamsul Islam of Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex (CEITC) on ‘Utilization of PEC by the Community’. Shusmita Khan of Eminence and Md Shoaibe Anwar of ORBIS will present two other papers.

     Line Director of National Eye Care and Director of National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital (NIO&H) Professor Jalal Ahmed will chair the event. ORBIS International’s Country Director for Bangladesh Dr Munir Ahmed will co-chair and Orbis Director of Programs Mohammed Alauddin will moderate it.

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    Date                : December 18, 2014 (Thursday)

    Time               : 11:00 am-1:00 pm

    Venue             : Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)

      125/1, Darus Salam, Mirpur-1, Dhaka

  • Corporal punishment is a pseudonym for abuse

    Corporal PunishmentSIR FRANK PETERS :: At what point, when hitting a child, does it become physical abuse?  Some parents and schoolteachers see no relationship whatsoever between the two. ‘A good smacking,’ some argue, ‘won’t do the child any harm.’ (Wait for it…) ‘It didn’t do me any harm’. How pathetic do you have to be to think that?

    I strongly believe (supported by a mountain of evidence) the moment you smack a child (however light) it constitutes abuse. If the wagging finger of an irate person happens to even touch the body of a police officer – a person who is well trained and capable of taking care of him/herself – it is considered an assault, an offence punishable by law.

    If wagging fingers alone were to replace the horrors of corporal punishment in schools, it would be an enormous relief and the answer to every child’s prayers!

    There is no difference between corporal punishment and abuse. Corporal punishment is a pseudonym for abuse. (Shakespeare enters, stage left: “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet”, meaning the names of things do not matter, only what things are).

    The word ‘discipline’ is camouflage given to the pseudonym to hide its true identify – the sugared coating on the physical poison.

    Discipline and corporal punishment are worlds apart. While discipline is good and helpful, corporal punishment is evil and harmful. Some schoolteachers have (literally) got away with murder and horrific child abuse charges claiming their acts of horror had been intended to discipline the child. (Wait for it…) ‘For the child’s good.’

    Since when has beating children into a coma, kicking, choking, pinching, confining a child in a room, burning their bodies, verbally abusing them, pulling their hair, pulling their ears, spitting on them, breaking their fingers, breaking their legs, belittling, mocking, embarrassing, swearing, cursing and robbing their dignity ever been for their good?

    Corporal punishment is totally repulsive uncivilized behavior and nothing more than abuse. It does not teach children what’s right from wrong or in any way discipline a child, but promotes violence as an immediate and appropriate response to problems.

    Corporal punishment must end in schools and homes or the nation is sowing the seeds of a heartless, uncaring, inhuman society infected with apathy, contempt, hate, fear, aggression disrespect, resentment and vengeance – a society akin to hell on earth in which no one would want to live.

    One of the reasons why corporal punishment still persists in schools throughout Bangladesh is because ‘schoolteachers’ themselves are not disciplined and, in many cases, are just not good at their job. Many should never have been given their job in the first place, but while the pen is mightier than the sword, the brown envelope is mightier than the chalk.

    There is an enormous difference between the idea of discipline and the concept of punishment.

    Discipline is order and essential to the entire universe. It governs the rotation of the earth, the setting of the sun, the cycle of the moon, our food supply. It calendars the time to sow and the time to reap. The animal kingdom wouldn’t survive without discipline.

    The cock crows, hens’ lay eggs, squirrels and birds set out to forage for food to feed their young in a regular disciplined manner. There’s no lying in bed, there are no weekends off. Their every moment is guided by discipline.

    Corporal punishment never solves problems, just creates them.

    Hitting a child only confuses him and frightens him; makes him feel unloved, unappreciated, insignificant, worth little, if not totally worthless.

    While you and I might sympathize with the beaten child we read about in the papers – before moving our attention to the cartoons – we need to consider the consequences for ourselves.

    Corporal punishment is a concern for all of us – like the spread of a communal disease.

    The beating of a child might not seem important to us at that moment in time, but with each smack the seeds of hate, violence, resentment, vengeance and disrespect is sown and eventually they strike back. Even a dog if kicked and disrespected will eventually bite back.

    You only have to look in the streets during hartals for examples of the worst human behaviour you’re ever likely to find anywhere in the world. Were these people born terrorists with such aggression, hate, vengeance and disrespect for their fellowman or is it something they learned at school?

    It’s time for Bangladesh to make a fresh approach to hartals and begin to address the problems where they most likely originate… in the schools.

    Schoolteachers cannot discipline if they themselves do not know what discipline is. Three years back eminent Bangladesh High Court justices Md. Imman Ali and Sheikh Hassan Arif outlawed the barbaric practice of corporal punishment declaring it “cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and a clear violation of a child’s fundamental right to life, liberty and freedom”.

    The law brought hope to millions of school children throughout Bangladesh, but created many outlaws within the teaching fraternity; undisciplined ‘teachers’ who only know how to communicate with violence.

    Corporal punishment is linked to cancer, massive school drop-outs, mood and anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug abuse, cardio-vascular disease, arthritis, obesity, wife-beatings, muggings and other social misbehaviour.

    Research also show its stress can cause inflammation to cells, tissues and blood vessels and that hitting or even just yelling at children can trigger a significant chain of biological changes that can damage their future health. In turn, this increases the likelihood of tumours, heart conditions and respiratory diseases like asthma and less fatal, but discomforting and irritating allergies, rashes and suchlike.

    Teachers need to be aware that ‘niceness is priceless’ and ‘respect commands respect’. You can’t expect to receive either until you give both away unconditionally. And it’s worth a try.

    (The writer, Sir Frank Peters, is a human rights advocate, a former newspaper publisher and editor and a loyal foreign friend of Bangladesh.)

  • FOOD SAFETY & SECURITY

    FOOD SAFETY & SECURITYFood safety and food security have become growing concern for bangladeshi people.Food is indispensable to our survival. Everyone has the right to get pure food.But food adulteration I silently killing the whole nation with slow poisoning .so we prevent this food adulteration by improving food safety & security.

    Food Safety:

    Food safety is a scientific discipline describing handling,preparation and storage of food in ways that prevent food-borne illness .this includes a number of routines that should be followed to avoid potentially service health hazards .The tracks within this live of thought are safety between industry and the market and then between the market and the consumer. Food can transmit disease frome person to person as well as serve as a growth medium for bacteria that can cause food poisoning.

    According to WTO the five key principles of food hygiene,are-

    -Prevent contaminating food with pathogens spreading frome people ,pets and pests.

    -Separate raw and cooked food to prevent contaminating the cooked food.

    -Cooked foods for the appropriate length of time and the appropriate temperature to kill pathogens

    -Store food all the proper temperature.

    -Do use safe water and cooked materials.

    Food Security:

    People are considered food secure when they have all time access to sufficient, safe, nutritiousfood ton maintain a healthyand active life.Food security analysts look at the combination of the following  three elements:FOOD availability,Food access, and Food utilization.

    FOOD Safety And Security:

    Food safety and food security are interrelated concepts with a profound impact on quality of human life, and there are many external factors that affect both of these areas (Fig 1).

    Food safety is an umbrella term that encompasses many facets of handling, preparation and storage of food to prevent illness and injury. Included under the umbrella are chemical, microphysical and microbiological aspects of food safety. A priority of food chemical quality is control of allergens which can be life threatening to some people that are highly sensitive. Other chemical properties of food such as vitamin and mineral content are also important and affect the overall quality of the food but are not as significant in terms of food safety. To prevent injury, the absence of foreign microphysical particles is crucial. Microphysical particles such as glass and metal can be hazardous and cause serious injury to consumers. Pathogenic bacteria, viruses and toxins produced by microorganisms are all possible contaminants of food and impact food safety.

    Improving Food Safety in Bangladesh:

    There are many projects working in bngladesh for improving food safety, qauality and food control.Sucg as EU- fundedproject entitled  Improving food safety ,quality and food control in bangladesh.The projects was launched on the first of July 2012 and will last three years.The Dutch govt.invests $US 12500000 in the project which envisage seven outputs:

    -Strethening food analysis capacity,

    – Strethening capacity for food safety standards formulation.

    -Enhancing public awarenessand edecation on food safety and consumer’s health.

    -Instituytionalizationof food safety in the govt.structure.

    -Enhancing food-borne illness surveillanc.

    – Strethening the food inspection and enforcement system and capacity development in selected subsectors of the food industry.

    Almost everyday different TV channels telecast and newspapers publish news concerning thediscovery as well as the recovery of adulterated food articles in factories and stores.It is invitable that any such news draws the attention of conscious individuals of our society.

    An effective food safety regulatory framework is impertive to ensure safe food for consumers in a country.Bangladesh is lacking it for a long time.

  • 4th Regional Public Health Conference is going to be held

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    Sharmin Hossain :: The Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) and Department of International Health of the University of Oslo, Norway jointly going to organize the ‘4th Regional Public Health Conference’ on 18th and 19th December 2013. Its objective is to foster interaction among academicians, researchers, policy makers and activists of the region working in various disciplines of Public Health. In this conference physician, scientists and other sections of the society involved in health care delivery get the opportunity to discuss and interact with each other. The meeting is expected to create a significant impact on the treatment policies and health care delivery systems.

     

    Inspired by the success of the previous conference, which was attended by a large number of physicians, scientists and health workers from all over the region. We are expecting more than 400 participants in this year too including some foreign guests.

     

    On the occasion of the conference we have designed for symposiums to focus the relevant thematic topic in the field of public health. We have also reserved some spaces (Display Booths) where Development Partners, Social Organizations Manufacturers/Traders of medical, and public health items may display their products. Here, we are offering you the place for the symposium in the conference on a topic of your choice and also hope your participation in the meeting through displaying your related products in the display booth. For further more you can contact here: rphconf@buhs-edu.org or www.buhs-edu.org

  • Women Take off Their Toes to Wear Heels Comfortably

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    The latest craze among Americans was operated the toes for them thin. However, this trend was apparently already displaced by another equally strange to many: the “Stiletto Surgery”.

    According to various media have reported the country’s north, more and more women turn to specialists in order to intervene their feet, but not to improve their appearance, but more than anything to get their high-heeled shoes are calcen well and can use them comfortably. (more…)

  • The Diet Can Prevent Alzheimer’s

    alzheimerPeople with diets high in vitamins or omega 3 fatty acids are less likely to suffer brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s disease than people whose diets are not high in these substances, according to a new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. People with diets high in omega 3 fatty acids (more…)

  • Arnica

    arnicaArnica is a genus containing about 30 species of perennial herbaceous plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. The genus name Arnica comes from Latin and means “sheep’s clothing” (“arna” = lamb) particularly referring to the bristly texture of its leaves. They are soft, hairy leaves.

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