Bukkys health talk

Knowing when to rest is good for your mental health  Absolutely! Taking breaks and allowing yourself to rest is crucial for maintaining good mental health. It helps you recharge, reduce stress, and prevent burnout. It's all about finding that balance between productivity and self-care.

Halitosis is a medical term for bad breath. It can be caused by various factors such as poor oral hygiene, certain foods, dry mouth, smoking, or underlying health issues like gum disease or gastrointestinal problems. Treatment typically involves improving oral hygiene, addressing any underlying issues, and sometimes using mouthwash or other products designed to freshen breath.

Worm infestation is a common health hazard that should be controlled otherwise it becomes fatal. Round worms can cause dry cough and wheezing, hookworm can cause iron deficiency (anaemic) and in some cases r worms  can cause sever damage to one's health. Intestinal worms can lead to abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, bloating and allergic reactions in both adults and children. Worms in a child’s intestines can affect their performance and growth. *WHAT IS DEWORMING?* Deworming is the process of expelling intestinal worms or parasitic worms from the body by administering an anthelmintic medicine/drug. In more simple terms, it is a medicated process to kill worms.

Diabetes is a problem that has many consequences: If you have the disease, your body can no longer keep its blood sugar at a healthy level. But over time, the effects of diabetes can become much more complicated. The disease can lead to serious, even life-threatening problems from your head to your toes. Too much blood sugar (also called glucose) can damage the blood vessels and nerves that run throughout your body. This can set the stage for many other medical conditions:

Frequent or ongoing high blood sugar can cause damage to your nerves, blood vessels, and organs. It can also lead to other serious conditions. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic  medical condition characterized  by high level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Here are the six common symptoms of diabetes: Frequent urination: High blood sugar levels can cause the kidneys to work harder to filter out the excess sugar, leading to increased urine production. Excessive thirst: Frequent urination can lead to dehydration, which can cause excessive thirst. Feeling more thirsty than usual. Fatigue: High blood sugar levels can make it difficult for the body to use glucose for energy, leading to fatigue and weakness. Feeling tired and weak. Blurry vision: High blood sugar levels can cause fluid to be pulled from the tissues, including the lenses of the eyes, which can lead to blurry vision. Slow healing of cuts and wounds: High ...

MINERAL DEFICIENCY COULD BE THE CAUSE OF THAT ILL HEALTH  Minerals are specific kinds of nutrients that your body needs in order to function properly. A mineral deficiency occurs when your body doesn’t obtain or absorb the required amount of a mineral. The human body requires different amounts of each mineral to stay healthy.  Specific needs are outlined in recommended daily allowances (RDA). There are five main categories of mineral deficiency and symptoms: calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.  SIGNS OF MINERAL DEFICIENCIES  CALCIUM 1.brittle nails 2.dry skin 3.high blood pressure 4.tooth decay 5.tingling in fingers 6.chronic itching IRON 1. Low body temperature 2.weakness 3.pale skin 4.weak nails 5.cold hands MAGNESIUM 1.sleeping difficulties  2.muscle spasms 3.pains 4.anxiety 5 . depression  6.infertility 7.headace 8.fatigue POTASSIUM 1.abdominal bloating 2.cramps 3.heart palpitation 4.ringing in ear 5.feeling dizzy 6.constipation 7...