Understanding Influenza

In this season many got infected influenza. Just like my 10months old baby who were discharged from the hospital yesterday after being  attacked with this so called Influenza virus. It is better to understand what really influenza is. Influenza is a viral infection that affects the nose, throat, bronchi and occasionally, lungs. The infections last for about a week. Symptoms include high fever, aching muscles, headache, cough, runny nose, and sore throat. Children below 5 years and the elderly (above 65 years) are at a greater risk. People with chronic lung or heart disease, diabetes and pregnant women in their third trimester are also potential victims of flu-related complications. Influenza leads to broncho-constriction, increase in asthma and prolonged decline in lung functions in asthmatic children. It’s also a common cause of hospitalization for such children. Global studies show that if those at high risk are vaccinated against flue before the flu season (October-March) begins, the infection is less likely to be fatal. Vaccines are the most effective medical intervention against flu.?

Your protection

 I can really see the importance of wearing helmets when riding a motorcycle. This is not for the sake of complying to the government law but to protect you most especially. It is in the head where vital minute organs reside so it is need to be protected from any hard collision that can be brought by any accidents’. I always reminded my hubby to wear protective gear like helmet especially he always go on travel everyday going to work.

Recharge your batteries

A good vacation can help us to reconnect with ourselves, operating as a vehicle for self-discovery and helping us get back to feeling our best. Workers who take regular time to relax are less likely to experience burnout, making them more creative and productive than their overworked, under-rested counterparts. Taking regular time off to ‘recharge your batteries’, thereby keeping stress levels lower, can keep you healthier. Spending time enjoying life with loved ones can keep relationships strong, helping you enjoy the good times more and helping you through the stress of the hard times. The bottom line is that taking a good amount of time away from the stresses of daily life can give us the break we need so that we can return to our lives refreshed and better equipped to handle whatever comes.

Family getaway

I and my hubby together with our daughter really plans to have a vacation and getaway once a year and that would be December where everybody is given time to have rest from work. Since this would create an intimate bonding with family members and have time to be free from stress that work can give. As much as possible we are looking for the lowest rate hotel and coordinate with the place and reservation ahead of time.

Plan your old days

Our future depends on the sacrifices we made in the present. Each must have a vision of what his/her future will be and not focusing exclusively for present situation.. One of the best advantages of having a stable job today is that the company shall be liable of giving a best fixed annuities as part of the benefits of a worker when he gets old. It is a part of a retirement plan of a company for their faithful employees whose dedicated their lives for work.

Colon cleanser

Forty years old and above are high risk to some diseases like cancer that’s why annual check.ups are needed for both men and women. They need information or health education regarding health and good lifestyle. I am so glad there are a lot of literatures available online where we can have knowledge and information about the diseases like colon cleanser reviews. I learned how to take care of my colon by eating high fiber food and proper diet. I will share this information to my own parents who is now on their old age.

‘Prevention is better than cure’

So sad to hear the news about my friend’s mother who just died because of undetected breast cancer 4th stage, there are cancers that are asymptomatic but it will show up in the late stage. Somehow, cancers are treatable in early stage. Breast examinations are very important for early detection if there’s presence of mass or cancer cells in the breast. Not just breast cancers but to all types of cancers, early detection is very important for it is said ‘Prevention is better than cure’.

High blood pressure

My father in law is admitted in the hospital again due to a very high blood pressure, this is his several admission and attacked,this time with bronchitis. Maybe because of his unhealthy lifestyle triggered his condition and not taking his maintenance meds regularly. He was advised many times to avoid those high cholesterol food and to limit his food consumption but still not effective. Self discipline is really the key if we want a healthy life, not eating those unhealthy foods and drinking a lot of water. He is now sixty and I wish that his blood pressure will be managed and no other complications will arise. Get well soon daddy.