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ABOUT PEMPHIGUS CAUSES AND TREATMENTS

Pemphigus is a type of severe skin diseases, which relates to the autoimmune diseases; it causes when the healthy cells get affected through immune attack. It holds a watery blister on the skin and mucous membranes (it’s a coating of epithelial tissue, which linked with air). Mucous membranes can get generates in the mouth, eyes, throat, nose, and genitals. This is considered one of the fatal and unbearable skin diseases. It is very rare in the case, but found very painful. As, we know that our immune system generates antibodies, to fight and prevent from germs and viruses. In case of pemphigus the antibodies hit the healthy cells of the body and form blistery skin with mucous membranes. This splits the skin cells from each other, accumulates fluids over the skin surface, and brings blistering, itchy and painful spot.

However, the causes and attack of the immune system over the healthy cells are still unidentified. People, who stay in the Mediterranean area, are at more risk to get this skin disorders. Well it is not a spreadable disease; a sufferer can get in to contact freely with their friend, family, neighbors, and all. Any age group may face this skin disease, but in rare cases. Further, pemphigus is divided into various groups’ pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus vegetans, pemphigus foliaceus, pemphigus paraneoplastic and IgA pemphigus. Well this all is categorized according to the blisters formation area, of the skin.

Pemphigus vulgaris– It is mostly found in U.S; the problem arises from mouth sore with rare pain, but with extreme itchiness.

Pemphigus vegetans– This pemphigus occurs under arm area and sore in the groin.

Pemphigus foliaceus– This occupies the area of the face and scalp in the form of blisters. This occupies the area of the face and scalp in the form of blisters. It may also occur over the loose area of the skin. Sometimes, it brings itchiness, but is found painless. This pemphigus does not occur in the mouth area.

Pemphigus IgA– This sore is found quite harmless; it appears in the form of foliaceus pemphigus. It generates in small spot with water inside. Such pempigus forms by an IgA, which stood one of the types of antibodies.

Paraneoplastic pemphigus– This is seen very seldom; it generates in the cancer patient; a special test takes place to diagnose; since, it is quite difficult to acknowledge. It may bring the symptoms of sore mouth, sore lips, marks or cut over the eyes and eyelid, blistering skin, lung disorders, etc.

It is one of the most troubling skin diseases, which gets involved with the blood and spread thought out the body. An old age people are more likely to face this problem, which may become a barrier for their life. Sometimes, the formation of pemphigus occurs due to excessive intake of certain medicines. Its occurrence stood one of the side-effects, of the medicines. Once the medicine stops the marks get disappears. It is not commonly occurred in every medication process; it depends upon the immune function of every individual’s body and how strong the medicine is. Sometimes person fails to examine this skin disorder; in certain situation consult the doctor to know the fact. A family history perhaps enhances the risk of pemphigus. However, it is not a contagious disease; hence, one needs not to worry about.

Difficulties

A person, who suffers from such skin disorders, fails to manage their daily activities. They carry irritating mind, stress, and depressed; lack of happiness, feel awkward to hang out with groups, etc. Insomnia is one of the major issues that a pemphigus sufferer faces. They fail to take ample amount of sleep; they may also get weight loss problem. Constant mild fever is obvious, lack of appetite, improper digestive, destabilized body temperature are some additional complication, which a pemphigus sufferer may face. People; fail to manage their attentiveness, carries upset mind, etc. These are some common complications that a person faces on certain skin diseases.    

Diagnoses           

A doctor may rub the affected area of the skin through a cotton ball; if the skin surface gets easily removed it means you have got some indication of pemphigus. Further, biopsy test takes place, which includes a bit piece of blistered skin. This is further examined and detected properly; in case if it gets linked with antibodies called desmoglein, then it makes clear that you have got skin diseases called pemphigus. It appears in very weird look, makes the people embarrassed. One may fail to tolerate the pain and sometimes leads to death in severe cases.

Treatments

Treatments may include medication procedure, long time hospitalization, and surgeries. It works after diagnosis process. Treating soon would be helpful to get rid of it, or else it will become a severe issue. A medicine procedure may go long lasting; in case if it fails to treat the diseases, then a surgical process may take place. But this goes very rare; since, it is the issue related to the immune system, which affect the skin; hence treatment of the immune stood first, then the skin surgery. The treatment procedure may get succeed, but there may be chances of its occurrence again. However, certain antibiotics are prescribed to treat this disorder; this antibiotics last for a longer period.

Further, this medication process may bring certain side-effects. However, most of the people tend to ignore certain skin diseases, which further become a severe concern. It’s a suggestion; in certain cases please consult the doctor to know the exact fact of the problem rather than suffering from it. Before, trying any home remedies get some idea about the skin disorders. In case, if you are suffering from any skin disorders, then do avoid using any cosmetic products, and reveal it to the doctor before undergoing any medical process. Well, pemphigus can be treated and can be cured if diagnosed soon.

EXERCISES TO MAINTAIN GOOD SPINE HEALTH

A spine is a chain of vertebral column linked from the neck to the hip part, which grants a support to the stomach and thorax to move flexibly. In fact, it is responsible for overall body movement and body structure. Spine works superb to maintain whole body functions, without spine you can’t stand properly. A perfect spine movement includes well functioned spine cord, which is a linked between the brain and a rest of the body. Without spine, one may fail to manage their organ function and activeness of the body. However, the spine comprises of 24 bones known as vertebrae, which further gets linked with the muscles and ligaments and form spine chain. The spine health has got three main divisions:’ cervical spine, lumbar spine and thoracic spine. The first seven parts of vertebrate come under cervical spine; the center part, which holds 12 vertebrate, comes under thoracic spine and the lower parts consist of 5 vertebrate comes under lumbar spine category.

Sometime, some people hold six lumbar spines instead of five. Well, the lower part of the spine (lumbar vertebrae) carries most of the body weight. The structure of the spine includes; spinal segments, vertebrate, nerve roots, facet joints, intervertebral discs, neural foramina, paraspinal muscles and spinal cord. Such aspects stood essential to support spine work. One can easily bend, move, run, and jump with good spine health. A person must take an extreme care of the spine; since, it is one of the main integral part of the body, which aids you perform your daily activities. It is widely responsible to maintain good body posture. There are some of the facts, which should be followed by each individual to maintain flexible and painless back (spine).

A) Stand with some heavy object that you must get a pressure over your spine. Place one leg forward and touch the feet. Same way go with other leg. This will help you get a flexible back health.

B) Sit with half folded feet and hold some heavy objects, remember that you must get stretch over your back.

C) Try to reach your hand to take out something. This will give a pressure over your spine and could help you build healthy spine.

D) Sometimes lifting and moving heavy items stood beneficial for the back health.

E) Maintaining proper sleeping posture is one of the best ways, to get a healthy and flexible spine.

F) Weight control would be an additional factor to get rid of spine disorders; since, overweight give an excessive pressure over the back.

G) Further, quitting smoking is another additional factor, which results spine health disorders. An extreme care of the spine health includes a regular exercise. A person maintaining regular exercise gets vigorous spine health and is less likely to face spine disorders. Some of the spine exercises, which should be performed by every individual daily, are listed below.

1. Sleep on your back with folded knees and arms. Place the feet properly over the floor. Further, move the upper back slowly and bend towards the lower part. Repeat this exercise 10 times daily to get flexible back. While munching takes your upper body to the left and then right so that you can get stretched over the back.

2. Lie down over the tummy and place your legs in a straight position. Now take your hand back to your head, lift your chin up and slowly lift up the leg above from the floor. Stay in this position for 10 seconds and then come in relaxed mode. Do 6 sets of this daily to maintain strong spine.

3. Lie down over the abdomen by holding the body on the elbows, keeping toes straight and push yourself to move. While performing you must maintain tight abs; this may give you pressure on your elbow; hence, you need to perform this only for 5times, but be in the position for 10 seconds.

4. Performing squats would be other helpful exercise to get strong back. Stand straight fold your arms and place crossly over the chest. Give a half hand distance between your feet, move your toes out and start doing squats. Sit down in such a way that you’re hip should approach to touch your heels. Bringing hip as close as possible to the heels would be good. Do keep your head straight and see that your knee should come behind the toes while doing squats. Do this for 15 times to get good spinal posture.

5. Sit straight by folding both the legs crossly. Sit with straight spine and chest out. Fold your arms and placed it over the chest. Further, stretch your stomach and slowly turn your head towards left shoulder and then in right. While performing you can examine stretch near your ribs and back. This helps to build a vigorous and flexible spine. Perform this exercise 10 times every day.

6. Sit straight, with perfect spine and tight abs, place both the leg in a straight position keeping a gap between the feet. Further, keep your hand straight at the height of your shoulder and try to touch the feet if not possible then at least try to touch the toes. Try this for at least 5-8 times daily. Remember that your spine shape comes in C type, inhale while you touch the toes and exhale when you come back. This helps stretch your back spine and facilitates the blood circulation. It also helps to reduce abdomen fats.

7. One can do ball exercise. Sit and rotate your hip in a circular motion so that you can get perfect lower back. You must perform this exercise in slow motion. Do this for at least 10 times every day to get flexible lower back.

TIPS TO DO ATTRACTIVE EYE MAKEUP

An eye is the beauty of the face; one should take extreme care of their eyes; since, it plays a great role to attract the guys. Well it’s a secret fact for the girls that the guys are more fascinated of smoky (foggy) eyes; one can take it as a suggestion. However, the shape, size, and color of the eyes vary; not all people hold same eye look. Well the eyes are one of the most seen and beautiful parts of the face, which has to be, maintained such a way that a person must get attracted. Maintenance of eyes includes; proper shaped eyebrows, large eyelashes, upper eye lid make up, etc. One can use mascara to enhance the size of the eyelashes, and also can use lenses to change the eye color. However, the eye makeup varies according to eye color. Well the eye makeup improves the look of the face, but it depends on how the makeup is done.

An over makeup may bring wired face look; hence, one should try marinating mild makeup, to give eye-catching look. A fair people with blue eyes can go for dark and light eye makeup, a green with fair complexion people can go for dark, moderate and light makeup; whereas, a person with black eyes and fair complexion can enjoy using dark and moderate eye makeup. Moreover, a dark complexion people can use moderate or light eye makeup; since, it looks attractive on them. Moreover, an eye makeup should go with your dress color; wearing multi color dress should use multi eye makeup; this brings an eye-catching look of the face. An eye makeup can be done in various ways; one can use whole upper eye lid for the makeup or partially, depends upon the eye size. Some holds deep eye muscles and some holds wide eye muscles. A person carrying deep eye muscles should go for partial upper eye makeup and a wide eye muscles should go for complete upper eye makeup.

However, the usage of makeup product should be proper; avoid using most chemical contain products; since, it may harm your eyes. Moreover, try using natural products for eye makeups. Furthermore, one must use a proper brush for eye makeup; since, a hard brush may give skin rashes and could lead to itchy skin. A brush should be soft and light, so that the fingers can’t get slip while doing makeup. Divide the upper eyelid in certain parts, to do perfect makeup. A skin part near the eyebrows; use it for high lighter, beneath that for soft shadow, below that for dark shadow and lastly put eye liner. This is the process where you can manage to do attractive eye makeup. Since the muscles hold layers upon layers, when we open and close the eyes the muscles get stretches gradually; thus, in this the divisional eye makeup works superbly.

Use eye shadow

Give a shape to your upper eye lid through eye pencil, further divide the upper parts and apply the base eye shadow overall the upper eyelid area. Do use foundation or compact powder over the eye skin, before doing eye makeup. The base color should be light not dark. Further, apply the high lighter to the upper skin of the eyes connected to the eyebrows; beneath that apply soft eye shadow and after that apply dark eye shadow and lastly apply eyelid. Moreover, the upper skin of the eyes should cover with the dark makeup. However, the color combination should match with each other; light gold color with navy blue soft shadow and purple dark shadow works superb. Furthermore, light brown color with green dark shadow and blue soft shadow will look attractive. Applying shimmer is optional, but its mild appliance may give gorgeous look to the eyes. We can say without shimmer the eye makeup looks incomplete. Use a branded makeup products with less chemical contain; since, it may lead to various eye disorders. Applying makeup powder or cream would be supportive, to get wonderful eye makeup. Furthermore, use eye kajal of different color; in case of dark blue eye makeup use dark blue eye kajal. Apply thin layer kajal on the lower lid of the eyes. Avoid using spreadable kajal; since, it spoils the beauties’ of the makeup and face. Do remember that your upper eye lid color should match with the lower eyelid color.

Make usage of eye liner

Make usage of pencil eyeliner; since, it makes easy to draw the eyeliner. There are various types of eyeliner, but pencil one works good. Sometimes people, use eyeliner with different ways, which gets spread and dip in the eyes result eye disorders. Furthermore, be careful while using eye liner; since, the entire beauty product holds some chemical components, which may be harmful for your skin and eyes. Today, women are more likely to use liquid eye liner and eye pencil, which comes in different colors. Women can easily pick up the matching eyeliner, which goes with their dress color. Furthermore, use clean water while removing the liner and eye makeup; after that apply ice cube over the area, to relax the muscles.

Use mascara

Mascara is another aspect to improve the look, of the eyes. Apply chemical free mascara; since, it may get into the eye and can harm the eye sights, badly. It may be one of the reasons to bring eye disorders; hence one need to be careful, while using beauty products. Women are keen to use mascara; since, it increases the length of the eyelashes. Well, one can also try artificial eyelashes to improve the beauty, of the eyes. Use such mascara, which is easily removable; since, sometimes the lashes too get remove out while washing the mascara. One can face losses of eye lashes.

TIPS TO TREAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY EFFECTIVELY

These days childhood obesity has become a serious issue, obesity takes place when the weight of a child is disproportionate to his age and height. Overeating, genetic factors, sedentary lifestyle, consumption of fast food, hormonal changes, inadequacy of sleep, underlying medical condition and addiction of video games and TV are some of leading risk factors of childhood obesity. However the effects of childhood obesity are listed below:

EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Physical effects:-

Obesity not only increases the risk of preventable but also chronic health problems among children. Further, it leads to high cholesterol and high blood pressure which are said to be the major risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. In addition, type 2 diabetes is also occurring among obese child. The surprising thing about type-2 diabetes is that, previously older people are more prone to this disease and now obese children are also suffering from this disease. The problem associated with highly obese children takes lot of time to recover and the diseases are very serious as well. Apart from these, obesity at young age can contribute to orthopedic complications such as abnormal bone growth, joint pain, sleep apnea, anorexia nervosa and early sexual maturity. Highly obese children experience lack of stamina as well.

Psychological effects:-

Obesity is considered to be one of the psychological as well as physical problems. The commonly observed psychological problem of obesity includes lower self esteem, high level of depression, social discrimination. However, all these psychological problems can make the child helpless and can lead him to alcohol and other substance abuse and further can lead to life threatening afflictions. Most of these problems starts gradually and shows lots of worst impact on the life of obese people.

TIPS TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD OBESITY

There are possibilities that the issue of childhood obesity may increased in next few years as well. However the tips mentioned below will definitely help you to get rid of this serious condition:

1.    Always give preference to right healthy foods:-

Parents should provide their child a healthy balanced diet but they should not stop children entirely from eating junk food. It means parents should be sensitive towards their kids as well. It would be better if the parents could suggest the importance of eating healthy foods for every individual instead of eating junk foods. It would be better if parents are suggesting the importance of eating healthy foods for every individual instead of eating junk foods. It is the duty of every parent to know their child about the importance healthy food supplements like fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, cereals in order to enhance the metabolism and to strengthen immune system. Accordingly parents should also follow the method of food proportion. It means, they should give small meals to kids at regular intervals. Diet containing low fat, low calorie and low sugar should be provided to the children. Children should be promoted to drink lot of natural fluids including fruits and vegetable juice. Children should make certain limit over their consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, sugar, sodium and saturated fats.

2.    Avoid sedentary lifestyle:-

Most children’s these days have sedentary lifestyle as children are spending lots of time in indoor games such as play stations, mobiles and computers. Sitting for prolonged period without any physical activity makes children obese. Therefore it is the responsibility of every parent that they should teach them about the importance of fitness. They should make proper exercise program for their children and accordingly should be executed by kids. It is noticed that exercise is not alone important strategy to achieve the goal. Along with exercise, child should be aware about fitness benefits. Parents should allow their child to participate in physical activities such as brisk walking, playing tag, jumping rope, swimming, dancing, playing scooter, camping, trekking, bicycling, baseball, basketball and so on. Since these all games require lots of physical exercise and which helps to reduce excess weight and provides other host of benefits.

3.    Make certain limit on watching television:-

These days most of the kids spend lots of their time sitting in front of idiot box that is television. In olden days, children were used to spend around whole day in outdoor games. But, today overall situation has changed; children spend around 5-6 hours daily in watching television. In fact this generation is television centric and experiences the world through idiot box. According to research, children should not watch TV more than two hours.

4.    Take medical support as well:-

If you want your child not affected with obesity then take medical help if possible. Obesity depends on the BMI of your children. So, you need to take care of BMI of your kids. Therefore always get calculated height-weight ratio and weight regularly and maintain health chart in order to overcome obesity. In addition, for better desire results you can ask pediatrician about the ideal weight depending on the age, sex and height for your child. You can overcome the problem of obesity by taking psychiatrist consultation to know the reason of your child obesity its causes and concerns. In this way, you can also motivate your child and may find solution of your child’s obesity.

5.    Provide enough family support:-

Highly obese children face different various problems at a psychological level. Usually they become soft targeted towards junk food and many other foods as well. They grow up by facing a social stigma which affects their entire academic and social skills along with self-esteem. As a result, the families of such kind of obese children should provide special attention, comfort and support to their kids as much as possible. In fact, parents need to continuously motivate them and should give lots of love to get back their self-esteem.

6.    Increase awareness about the benefits of physical activity among children:-

Physical activities are essential as they not only maintain your child healthy and fit but also reduce excess weight. Apart from these, they are vital for strengthening bones, decreasing blood pressure, reducing stress and anxiety, and boosting self esteem.

NATURAL REMEDIES TO GET SILKY AND SHINY HAIR

Hair is said to be beautiful aspect of woman’s personality. Every women wish to have long, silky and shiny hair, but it depends on family genes as well. Many girls do lots of effort in order to get shiny and silky hair. Those who are having long and silky hair, becomes difficult to handle long hair. Maintaining long hair is also not an easy task. Due to use of harsh treatment, many times hair become dry, brittle and sometimes damage as well. To get long and silky hair, focus on your diet. Eat the right products, eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, and iron rich foods. In short, increase the consumption of essential vitamins and mineral rich foods. Vitamin E plays a crucial role in maintaining long hair. Apart from that, Increase intake of water and natural fluids to stay hydrated and to flush out the toxin. Since toxins are responsible for weakening you hair growth. Avoid carbonated and fizzy drinks as they harmful for overall health.

LIST OF NATURAL REMEDIES TO GET SHINY AND SILKY HAIR

Honey:

Take 1 tbsp of honey and mix it in 4 cups of warm water. Apply this mixture after washing hair with conditioner. Follow this remedy to get lovely silky hair.

Egg:-

Egg is considered to be one of the best home remedy for shiny and silky hair. Simply mix mayonnaise and eggs, and then apply this pack of your hair. Allow it to live for 15-20 minutes and then wash throughout to get soft and shiny hair. Wash your hair very cleanly as it is not easy to remove the odor of egg and mayonnaise. If you don’t prefer the smell of eggs, you can apply the same with adding 2 tbsp of honey in a jug of water to reduce the smell of egg. In short, utilize honey water as a final rinse.

Massage hair with containing vitamin E hair oil:-

Vitamin E containing hair oil is vital for long and silky hair. Hence, massage your tresses regularly with vitamin E rich hair oil.

Apple cider vinegar:-
Mix apple cider vinegar in 1 cup of water and apply the same on wet hair. After 5 minutes, wash the hair with cool water. You will notice shiny and soft tresses.

Beer:-

If last night’s beer is left, then you can use that to rinse your hair. In order to get shiny and smooth hair, you can pour beer on your hair and massage. Finally rinse hair with cool water; you will notice shiny and smooth hair.

Strawberry:-

Mash 7-8 strawberries in 1 tbsp of mayonnaise, apply the paste into your mane and then cover it with shower cap. After that, cover the shower cap with warm towel wrap. Allow it to leave for around 15 minutes and finally rinse it off with the help of shampoo and conditioner.

Lemon Juice:-

Lemon juice is another effective remedy to shiny hair. Simply mix juice of 1 lemon along with 1 ½ cup of water and pour it over the hair. After that, wash with cool water. Follow this remedy until you get the desire results.

Lemon and onion:-

Make a paste of onion and fresh lemon and apply the same paste on your scalp. Allow it to leave for 30-45 minutes and then wash your hair with the help of herbal and mid shampoo. An herbal shampoo is recommended due to rich sulfur content of onion and you should also ensure that it does not react with other chemical in the case of regular shampoos that you use.

Yogurt and milk:-

Yogurt contains an abundant source of protein hence beneficial for hair. Apply the yogurt on your hair and tie hair for 15 minutes. Yogurt plays a key role in keeping your hair silky and shiny. Apart from that, you can make use of milk as well on your hair and then rinse it off with cool water. After that, make use of ice cubes over hair strands.

Make use of Hibiscus mask:-

Make the thick paste of leaves of hibiscus plant. Then, apply the same on your scalp and roots. Leave the paste on your hair for at least 30 minutes and finally wash it off with the help of warm water and shampoo. Hibiscus plays a crucial role in preventing premature graying.

Avoid daily washing of hair:-

Usually hair follicles generate natural oil which is vital for shine and softness. Washing hair with daily the help of shampoos that contains an excellent source of chemical is harmful for hair growth as they remove the natural oil. As a result, instead of washing daily, wash once or twice in a week only to make the right balance.

Avoid the use of heat products:-

Equipments like blow dryers, flat irons and curling irons burn your hair and often create spilt ends. Hence, dry, fragile and damage hair become difficult to smooth. They almost look in dead and dull manner. Hence stay away from these heat products or reduce the use of these products. After washing your hair always allow it to dry naturally. If you are using blower then use it without heat.

Consume vitamin Supplements:-

Various supplement such as fish egg phospholipids, omega-3 oil and vitamin E plays a crucial role in improving the shine and growth of your hair. As a result, you can consume these in gel-capsule form and are available in every local health food store. So, consume on a daily basis in order to get long and silky hair.

Trim off your hair:-

Follow the method of trimming off your hair in every 3-4 months so that you will enjoy long and silky hair.