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TINNITUS :5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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TINNITUS  or ringing ,whistling,buzzing sound in ear is a queer thing.

It’s actually like you can hear the parts of your brain moving.

It’s one of the most mysterious complaints  we face as doctor’s.

Have you ever had that feeling of buzzing  in ear when you had a cold?

That’s what is Tinnitus.

An irritating background  buzz.

For people who suffer from this.It’s more than irritation. It’s life consuming.

What causes Tinnitus?

 

Uncommon cause
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Meniere’s disease
  • Paget disease

 

What tests should you do to start treatment  early?

 

  • Pure tone audiometry
  • Tympanometry
  • Short increment sensitivity index
  • Tone decay test
  • Thyroid hormone profile
  • Blood sugar
  • Lipid Profile
  • CT Brain

Depending on the above reports

  • MRI Cerebellopontine angle

 

Tips to live with Tinnitus

The best way to fight this problem is to rewire your brain.

You make your brain believe, you are not bothered by the sound.

Pretend it’s your personal background music.

Pretend  its the neighbours.

Haven’t you ever put on music to drown out noisy neighbourhood fights?

 

In order to avoid being irritated ,medicines will help.To some extent . 

Mindfulness can help decrease the stress of tackling this problem.

 

Lifestyle changes needed include:

1)Go to bed with TV or music on to block the noise.

Very easy to do and one of the best ways to live with tinnitus .
2)Exercise :Makes you tired enough to fall asleep  quickly.

When you work hard you sleep like a log.
3)Neuro vitamins like Vitamin B6 B12 and combination  of  antioxidants.They  help protect your nerves against age related nerve degeneration. 

Tinnitus specific drugs have  varied results.
4)Avoidance of smoking and alcohol helps prevent further damage to the nerves.
5)Tinnitus retraining therapy

A type of cognitive  behavioural therapy .
6)Tinnitus maskers:These are like hearing aids. But act as buffers to block the ringing sound in  your ear.

 

Disclaimer :This is information for educational purpose.For full evaluation  always visit your doctor.

Day 28 #NaBloPoMo

Newborn babies common problems:What parents must know

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BCG  vaccine is given.What can I expect at the site of vaccination?

First vaccination given to newborns after birth is BCG in left upper arm and hepatitis B in thigh.

 

After BCG vaccination a small swelling develops in the area after 1 month.

 

This is  followed by pus filled nodule .

 

The nodule ruptures later on ,leading to an ulcer.This  finally heals and develop a scar in that area which persists lifelong.

 

 

 

Newborn baby poops after each feed

Pooping after each  feed is common in newborns.

This is due to normal physiological phenomenon in newborns.  

Sometimes it may be due to viral infection.  In both the cases if the baby is feeding well, passing urine regularly and is active you don’t have to worry.

When should you worry?

If feeding is reduced.

Urine is reduced.

Baby is lethargic.

Visit the nearest ER.

 

Newborn babies Common problems can cause a lot of worries.A few tips to help you battle the problems
Newborn babies Common problems can cause a lot of worries.A few tips to help you battle the problems

 

Preterm low birth weight baby.What you  should know

 

Preterm low birth weight  babies mat have a variety of challenges.

Common issues are maintenance of normal body temperature.

 

This has to be often checked by touching baby’s abdomen and feet by back of clean hand.

 


Baby should be kept well covered. Specially head and limbs with multiple covers if needed and close to mother/care givers body.

 


Avoid bathing and uncovering the baby often. Avoid cold air where baby is kept.


Feeding depends on what type of feed mother has chosen.


Low birth weight babies should be on multiple vitamins, iron and calcium.

 

Other topics for Newborn care:

Vaccine and Immunity

Healthier mothers and babies:Mommy stay with me
Club foot : What Parents must know

 

Disclaimer :This is information for education purpose . Any health decision should be taken after consulting your doctor . 

Day 27 NaBloPoMo

 

Thanksgiving &Thankful Thursdays (4)

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When we started this, #ThankfulThursdays blog hop,we had some plans . 
Not too many ,some.
 
This entire year  had a lot of ups and downs. But God has always been kind.
Very kind.
 
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Why am I thankful this Thursday. What’s special about Thanksgiving?

The story of the tummy 

 
 I was able to get back to lifting weights and running .
 
It’s the best feeling in the world when you keep your own health goals . My hubby has been a big help with this. Egging me on ,always encouraging.
 
 
Even when I said I wanted both of us to have 6 packs ,he didn’t blink .
But said let’s do it!
The 6 packs us a long way off.
But finally I can see me lateral rectus when I lift.Unlike about 8 months back when I had almost forgotten my tummy had muscles ????.
 
 
That’s a big thank you to all the powers above and below here on earth who are helping me carry on.
 

Daily chatter with Blogchatter and #MyFriendAlexa

 
I was able to blog daily for 14 +30+25=6 days this year.
This is a milestone for me .
Last year I blogged rarely once a month.
I was too busy being busy.
You honestly can find time to do things you love.
 
 
I have to thank Blogchatter and  all the friends I have made here.Blogging now really is a pleasure .Even virtual meet ups and coffee chats are loads of fun.
 
 

My mastermind  group

 
Have you always wanted a group of friends who had your back ,encouraged you,helped you and Brainstormed with you?
That’s a mastermind group.
 
I was blessed to have found amazingly talented few beautiful people who sang the same song I hummed.
We are in different corners of the world.But ,we all want to do the same thing.
Create great content.
Help others.
Take care of health ,family and ourselves.
Become famous ????
No harm in dreaming big right.
 
 
 
 
The past year has been bittersweet
#I visited Kashmir it was just before the madness started
 
 
Got the    Genius bloggers toolkit, as a gift. Reviews of the products will soon be up.
 
Pat Flynn’s gift of    SPI PRO Theme    was  like a dream come true.
 
Got a chance to be part of Beyond the E-myth Launch .
 
Getting stronger everyday .
Physically and mentally . Learning from so many people .
 
 
For #Thankful Thursday (3)First prize winner is Geethica .
 
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She blogs at Spectrum of life
She loves writing poems more than pros .
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 Geethica is a creative writer and finds writing therapeutic .
 
Read her winning post A soul that I don’t own
 
 
Our First runner up is Zainab.
 
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She is Currently touring Europe.Mother of twins she shares her travel stories ,fitness journey and more at her blog
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All the wonderful bloggers who write for #Thankful Thursdays do us a big favour.By sharing their stories.
They remind us how similar all our lives us.
The pleasures the ,thank you’ s ,the wants are all simple.
We all want to be lover and be loved.
We want to be healthy happy and without money worries.
This #Thanksgiving I thank God for putting me on the right path in life.
For the ability to choose right from wrong.
For the wonderful way he has made it possible for me to give back to the very community who have helped me heal.
Thank you dear friends.
May God bless you all
 
 Tell me your Thanksgiving topper in the comment below.

 

Link up your posts in the  link below

Rules of the linky 

Just comment on this post and my co-hosts post and any two of the posts in the link up.

I deeply believe in community spirit.Eagerly looking forward to visiting your blogs.

Follow @twinklingtina & @misra_amrita on Twitter.

Prompts will be announced every Wed 20:00 hrs IST.

Write the post and Link Up with  Amrita or Tina 

Read, comment, share on host and co-hosts posts and at least two more posts linked in the party .

Pro Tip – Networking and commenting is good for your blog’s health and ranks.

Comment rules: 2 sentence atleast 15 words and should be relevant to the main post.

Use #ThankfulThursdays in your post and share in social media using the same hashtag.

Every week we will have one featured blogger who is the best reflection of this community spirit.

Looking forward to all your posts.

 I am also linking up with the very gracious  VidyaSury’s #Gratitude Circle monthly blog hop.
Gratitude Circle for September
Gratitude Circle

Linking up with Friday Reflections

 

 
Tina Basu

Why smiling is good for your health:5 Things that make me smile

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Smile is a beautiful expression. 

When you smile, the world smiles with you.It’s difficult to be rude to a pleasant smiling person. 

When you smile it can actually make you happier.That’s what this research says.

 Facial expression can start a particular emotion.It’s like your brain decides to be happier when you stretch your facial muscles into a smile . It helps to rewire your brain positively.

Happiness is a learned activity. The more you smile ,easier it is to practice happiness.

 

What happens to your brain when you smile?

Neurotransmitters like  dopamine, endorphins and serotonin are released when you smile .

Thia are the happy brain chemicals.They  lower stress levels .Help  elevate mood.

The more you smile better it  is for you. 

 

 

5 Things that me smile

Having fun with family

This is something which always makes me happy. There’s nothing like spending quality time with family . 

Your children learn to smile with you.Are you smiling enough ?
Your children learn to smile with you.Are you smiling enough ?
The sea 

I love staring at the ocean .It gives me a sense of peace I rarely get elsewhere . The sea never grows old . 

My favourite sea beaches are Mandarmoni and Puri.

 

Mountains  and flowers 

I am a nature fangirl.Love trees ,flowers and green mountains . You can always make me smile if you give me flowers.Better still gift me a plant . 

Nature always makes me smile.
Nature always makes me smile.
If your want me to smile give me books and flowers.They always make me happy.
If your want me to smile give me books and flowers.They always make me happy.
A new book 
Books are another favourite.A new book as a gift is a great way to keep me grinning happily.
Old friends 

There’s something about old friends and old favourite books.They  never lose their charm.

They remind you of a time past ,which is always rosy in our memories.
These are the 5 things that make me happy.

Linking up with Ruchie and Romila, share links on WebShadow .

 

Linking up also with  Menaka  for Happy Sunday

 

 

Day 25 #NaBloPoMo

25 Tips to avoid over eating during holidays

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Worried about over eating during holidays?

We all love holidays ,good food, fun with friends and families.
But if research is right, then we gain about half a Kilo, after each bout of holiday food.This   piles up.
The holiday food binge makes “you” 5Kg heavier ,  every decade.
 Remember how much sweat you shed to get rid of that 1 kilo?
It’s so easy to gain ?
Why can’t the calories just melt away?
Believe me I researched  thoroughly .
You have to prevent it with your body ,mind and soul .
Repel those calories , which slow you down ,make you bloated and unhealthy.
 
But how can you diet during holidays?
The two never go well together.
 
So what’s the best way to avoid the fitness crash during,and  after holidays ?
How to avoid  getting back all those pesky love handles?

 

Avoid overeating during holidays
Avoid overeating during holidays
 

25 Tips to avoid overeating  during holidays

 

Try to exercise in the morning . This helps to decrease cravings .

Don’t skip the weights . Weight lifting helps you boost up your BMR .You burn more calories  the entire day.
Those endorphins which are released when you exercise helps you avoid emotional. overeating.
 
Have a healthy breakfast  Protein in your breakfast  with healthy carbs will keep you full .Proteins at breakfast help  keep you fuller, for longer periods
Protein in your breakfast is the secret ingredient, which makes you feel full for longer
Protein in your breakfast is the secret ingredient, which makes you feel full for longerc
 
Don’t starve yourself.
 Starving the entire day for the party, will make you overeat. .Go for low-calorie ,high fibre options.
 
 
Avoid  Stress   over holiday plans ,menus and guest list.That will make you stuff yourself with high salt high sugar snacks . Emotional earing roller coaster from which it’s a battle getting off.
 
 
Sleep
 
Burning the candle at both ends cm make you crabby .So if you party till late night ,catch up on sleep next morning .
Sleep has a big role to play in decreasing stress,cravings and overall healthy eating choices.
 
 
 
Can your plate help ?
Yes it can!
Our minds play tricks on  us
 
A big white plate makes you heap up all food .Even those that you don’t eat.
 
 
Take a smaller plate . If your plate looks crowded you automatically take less.
 
Try a coloured plate .White colour makes you eat more.Blue less according to colour psychology.
 
Don’t forget to use your fork while eating.
Using cutlery helps you eat slower
 
Avoid  seconds.This is your pitfall.  Remember if you keep healthy ,you can eat all your favourite food forever. Control is key .
 
 
Make water your best friend.
Yes I know  this advice is as old as the hills.But it works
Drink water 2 glasses 15 to 20 minutes  before your meal.It will make you full and help you avoid overeating.
 
 
 
Go low on    Salt. 
The less salt you have the less sugar you will crave.
Salt  makes you swell up .
Plus its relationship with sugar cravings ,make it the number 1 evil to avoid .
 
 
 
Chew
Chewing 20 times as the saying goes ,does help you cut back.
When you chew your muscles  break up the food into tiny pieces.This helps in digestion .
 
 
The time it takes to chew helps your brain process your eating activity.
Satiety is actually something your brain realizes.Your tummy comes quite late to the game.That’s why eating slowly helps your brain and tummy communicate better.
 
 
 
Eat mindfully
Mindfulness  helps you enjoy every mouthful .Appreciating every morsel is a way to practice thankfulness . Plus prevent over indulging.

 

Always cook with a full stomach
Always cook with a full stomach
 
Eat before you cook
 
Before starting to cook or bake at home ,have an apple .Never cook bake on an empty stomach .
All the aroma will make you taste too much of your own cooking.
 
 
Ditch the sugary drink and the alcohol
 Get water favoured with lime ,cinnamon ,and your favourite fruits.
 
Try to adjust the sugar content in your own baked goodies .Tweak it to make it healthy .
 
Use healthy methods of cooking.
Grill ,shallow fry or airfry.
Deep frying kicks your fitness out of the orbit.

 

Don't eat all the deserts .Eat what you love. That way you will never need to go without it.Eating right helps you enjoy food throughout your life
Don’t eat all the deserts .Eat what you love. That way you will never need to go without it.Eating right helps you enjoy food throughout your life
 
Don’t eat all the deserts on the buffets . Select the one you really love . Maybe have a bite of another .
Use the 3 bite rule.First bite for pleasure.Second bite to slowly savour it.3rd bite for a lingering   memory.
 
Be very picky about your favourites.
 
 
Practice saying No.
 
Ask someone to watch over you .
If you are hosting the party  give away the leftovers.Maybe keep some.But not all.
 
Lastly enjoy your self .Keep your health in mind .But don’t obsess about it.
 
Do you worry about holiday over eating?
What’s your favourite way to keep fit du ring holidays ?
Comment below to let me know.
 
 Day 23 for #NaBloPoMo
 

Linking up with marathonsandmotivation

 

When do babies speak?:Hearing Screening in Childhood

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The first time my Rai said “Ma”, it was the best feeling in the world.
She was around 7  months and had learnt to protest vehemently , when she disliked her food .
The Ma was followed by Na (meaning no)
So she learned quickly the two words which got her what she wanted.
Ma was reserved for when she wanted something .Na was when she didn’t want something .Children are so perceptive.They just know what they want.Absolutely no confusion .
 At night when she woke up her one cry of “mamma” was enough to wake me up.
There’s something about the frequency of vibration of your child’s voice .You hear it with something deep inside  .
 Children develop language by hearing .
If they don’t hear well ,their speech may be delayed and may not develop even.
 When can you expect the little ones first sign of hearing and speaking?
 At 1 month: Child’s body moves in response to the direction of the voice.
 At 2 months: Listens to voice and coos.
At 3 months: Listens to music. Says aah,ngah.
At 4 months: Laughs out loud.
At 7 months: Says polysyllabic vowel sounds. Babble
At 10 months: repetitive consonant words.
At one year: Other words than mama, dada,baba.
 Hearing your child speak is the sweetest sound in the world.
 When I hear her call me I really want to leave everything and cuddle her.
 How children know whom to call “ma” is the greatest mystery.
Reference:
1)Nelson Text Book of Pediatrics
2)Scott -Brown Text Book of Otorhinolaryngology

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