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SUNBATHING : BENEFITS , EFFECT AND PRECAUTION

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What is SUNBATHING ? Sunbathing, which is the act of sitting or lying in the sun, sometimes with the intent to tan, may have some health benefits if done properly. With so much talk about seeking shade and wearing SPF  ( Sun Protection Factor)  — even on  cloudy days  and in winter — it can be hard to believe that exposure to the sun, in small doses, can be beneficial. There’s a major difference, to be sure, between going outside for 10 minutes without sunscreen and regularly spending time in a tanning bed. The risks of too much sun exposure are well-documented. Spending time in the sun without SPF is one cause of  melanoma , among other conditions. However, high doses of vitamin D — when exposed to sunlight, our  skin turns cholesterol to vitamin D  — have been shown to help prevent certain common ailments and diseases. SUNBATHING benefits Sun exposure helps the body make vitamin D naturally. This vitamin is essential ...

MANAGING SELF AND PATIENTS FROM CORONA (during and after lockdown )

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* MANAGING SELF AND PATIENTS FROM CORONA (during and after lockdown ) * Introduction to the disease :-   ✓The clinical disease termed COVID-19 is caused by a novel beta coronavirus, now named SARS-CoV-2. ✓The SARS-COV-2 is the seventh Corona virus known to infect humans. ✓ ORIGIN :- WUHAN,Hubei Province, CHINA ✓Was declared a global pandemic by WHO on March 11th 2020. ✓Source of infection :- cases ✓Median incubation period :- 6 days (2-14 days) ✓ Mode of transmission :-           •  PRIMARY : AEROSOLIZED DROPLETS           during coughing, Sneezing or breathing           • other :- CONTACT , FOMITES           • faecooral route :- rare     ✓ Age affected :- all age group                Mostly 30+ age groups ✓ CFR :- CASE FATALITY RATE 3-4 %       CFR is highest if coexisting m...

how to increase/ strengthen immunity

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If you want to boost your immune health, you may wonder how to help your body fight off illnesses. While improving your immunity is easier said than done, several dietary and lifestyle changes may strengthen your body’s natural defenses and help you fight harmful pathogens, or disease-causing organisms. Here are 9 different way to strengthen your immunity naturally. 1. Get enough sleep Sleep and immunity are closely tied. In fact, inadequate or poor quality sleep is linked to a higher susceptibility to sickness. In a study in 164 healthy adults, those who slept fewer than 6 hours each night were more likely to catch a cold than those who slept 6 hours or more each night ( 1 Trusted Source ). Getting adequate rest may strengthen your natural immunity. Also, you may sleep more when sick to allow your immune system to better fight the illness ( 2 Trusted Source ). Adults should aim to get 7 or more hours of sleep each night, while teens need 8–10 hours and youn...