Friday 26 October 2018

What you need to know about CPR?

CPR Basic Guidelines:

Doing CPR right away can double or even triple a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest.
  • Place the heel of your hand on the center of the chest
  • Keeping your arms straight, cover the first hand with the heel of your other hand and interlock the fingers of both hands together. Keep your fingers raised so they do not touch the patient’s chest or rib cage
  • Lean forward so that your shoulders are directly over the patient’s chest and press down on the chest about two inches. Release the pressure, but not your hands, and let the chest come back up. Repeat to give 30 compressions at a rate of 100 compressions per minute.
  • Move to the patient’s head. Tilt his head and lift his chin to open the airway again. Let his mouth fall open slightly.
  • Pinch the nostrils closed with the hand that was on the forehead and support the patient’s chin with your other hand. Take a normal breath, put your mouth over the patient’s, and blow until you can see his chest rise.
  • Remove your mouth from the patient’s and look along the chest, watching the chest fall. Repeat steps five and six once.
  • Place your hands on the chest again and repeat the cycle of 30 chest compressions, followed by two rescue breaths. Continue the cycle.
These are handy CPR steps. Remember to teach these steps to your children too.


Sunday 14 October 2018

Difference between Cardiac Attack and Heart Attack

Heart Attack: 

It is a plumbing problem. The heart is a muscle and the oxygen-rich blood supply to the heart is supplied by the Coronary Arteries. Heart Attack is the case when there is a blockage in these coronary arteries, and the blood supply to the heart is reduced. These blockages are caused by blood clots too. If these blood clots are not cleared immediately it may cause for the death of muscles in the heart. 

Cardiac Attack:

It is an electric problem. In cardiac arrest, actually, the heart stops beating, whereas in a heart attack the heart continues to beat even if there is blockage with reduced blood supply. 


Symptoms of Cardiac Attack and Heart Attack:

As by mechanism, the symptoms of the cardiac attack and heart attack also varies.

Symptoms of Heart Attack: 

  • Chest Pain
  • Spreading of Chest pain to arms, jaw, neck, back, and abdomen. 
  • Shortness of breath
  • Coughing
  • Wheezing
  • Feeling or being sick
  • Anxiety 
  • Lightheadedness ro dizziness
  • Sweating
  • Weakness
  • Palpitations

Symptoms of Cardiac Attack:

  • Sudden loss of consciousness or responsiveness
  • No breathing 
  • No pulse (The lack of pulse is caused by the heart actually stopping during a cardiac arrest)
  • Coughing
  • Sweating
The warning signs of Cardiac Attack are: 
  • Chest Pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Weakness 
  • Dizziness
  • Palpitations
  • Nausea




Friday 5 October 2018

Honey - Herbal cure for Heart health

A single tablespoon of honey contains 64 calories which are free from fats, cholesterol, and sodium. This golden liquid plays an important role in your heart health and treats stress and anxiety. Rich in antioxidants and antibacterial properties, it also improves skin health and heals small wounds inside the gastrointestinal tract ensuring a healthier stomach.

10 reasons to add honey to daily diet:

* A glass of warm water with a tablespoon of honey every morning helps your heart grow stronger. It prevents the arteries from narrowing thereby, reducing the risk of a stroke.

* Regular intake of honey promotes the release of hormones that suppress appetite in the body. Hence, it may also contribute to weight loss.

* When taken before bedtime, honey catalyzes the release of the sleep-inducing hormone, melatonin in the body. Hence, it helps you to have a sound and stress-free sleep every night.

* Honey also helps to keep a check on the rising cholesterol levels in your body.

* The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends honey as a natural cough remedy. So if you are looking for a replacement to the cough syrups that cause dizziness, invest in the herbal ones that contain honey.

* Honey has been used as an antiseptic since ages. A spoonful of honey every morning heals the internal wounds and destroy germs assuring a healthy digestive tract. It also prevents diseases like Celiac Disease, Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) among others.

* The glucose content in honey helps you to get rid of fatigue and keep your energy level up all day long.

* Honey, which is rich in anti-inflammatory properties protects your body against inflammation and allergies.

* Honey also acts as a stress reliever. It is rich in calcium which ensures smooth functioning of the brain and nervous system.

* The anti-bacterial property in honey helps you to get a glowing skin.