Thursday 18 June 2015

Chemical Mouthwash May Cause Cancer and Heart Problems

Sometimes as a consumer we use the products which could be very harmful for the health. These products may include mouthwash, detergents, tooth powders, insecticides etc. 
The bad odour of breath creates an embarrassing situation, but it does not mean that one should resort to the use of toxic mouthwash available in the market.
Madonna
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In actual practice the chemicals used in mouthwash could be very dangerous for health. The excessive use of mouthwash could even cause cancer of the mouth. So instead of using the chemicals containing mouthwash, it is better to go for the home made products. The homemade mouthwash has no side effect and saves from the risks off mouth related problems. 

The Contents in Mouthwash
The people rarely know that the constituents of the mouthwash could be very harmful for the health as the user may swallow these toxic chemicals. The mouthwash generally contain chlorhexidine, gluconate, ethanol, majilis methyl salicylate etc.  These chemicals could be poisonous. These chemicals kill the dad odor causing bacteria in the mouth. These chemicals are highly saturated which affect outer coatings or membranes of the cell. The chemicals like ethanol and alcohol increase the chances of mouth cancer.  

Harmful for Heart
The use of mouthwash causes cancer and increases the risk of heart diseases. The regular use of mouthwash increases the risk of heart attack by 7%, stroke by 10% and the danger of blood pressure by 3.5 units. 

The chemicals in mouthwash kill the good bacteria with bad bacteria too.  

Homemade Mouthwash

It the problem of mouthwash persists then it is advisable to use homemade mouthwash instead of chemical ones. 

1. The use of peppermint mouthwash is a good option. The presence of antiseptic and menthol in it remove the swelling and pain in the mouth. It also gives relief in the problems related to teeth and gums. 

2. The gurgles of a mouthful of coconut oil is also a nice option of mouthwash. It will remove the bacteria and remove the bad odour too. 

3. In case of permanent problem of bad breath it is better to consult the physician. 

Saturday 13 June 2015

The Common Diseases in summer

The risks of diseases increase in summer as they are related to our eating habits. Several infections spread in the environment due to the increase of humidity in summer. The best way to avoid diseases in summer is to take sufficient water as it will keep body hydrant and help to remove and flush out the toxic and poisonous substances from the body. 

For overall health and to avoid the illness, the knowledge of summer diseases and the ways to avoid them is very important.

1. Heat Stroke
On the sea-beach soaking the summer Sun
Wikimedia Commons by Shayantani Sarkar
The heat stroke is due to severe heat of summer. It is fatal and its symptoms include dizziness, nausea, sudden fall in blood pressure and high fever. To avoid heat stroke cover the head with cloth, wear loose clothes and drink enough water.

2. Chicken Pox
This disease spreads very fast in summer. It is very contagious and spreads by remaining in close contact with the afflicted person. The symptons include headache, fever, running nose and the appearance of granule like water containing spots on skin. A person gets afflicted with chicken pox only once in life.

3. Jaundice
It is also called hepatitis C and is caused due to a virus. It turns the nails and eyes of the patients pale. The color of urine also becomes pale. The disease spreads due to polluted water and infected food. Therefore proper cleanliness should be maintained in summer. The house and food should be kept.

4. Measles
This disease spreads through breathing due to paramyocso virus. This virus spreads very fast in summer.

The symptoms include small pimple like granules of skin, fever, cough, running nose and redness in eyes. The fever reaches to 104 degree farnheit,. The disease mostly occurs in children.