Deficiency of Nutrition and Vitamins

Deficiency of Nutrition and Vitamins

Deficiency of Nutrition and Vitamins cause dangerous diseases. Vitamins are organic compounds that are required in small amounts in our diet but their deficiency causes specific diseases. Most of the vitamins cannot be synthesized in our body but plants can synthesize almost all of them, so they are considered as essential food factors. Few of them are listed below: Nutrient Diseases due to Deficiency Vitamin A Weak eyesight, fatigue, dry skin and frequent falling sick can occur due to Vitamin…

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Masks for Curbing – SARS-CoV2 Coronavirus

Masks for Curbing – SARS-CoV2 Coronavirus

COVID-19 virus spreads easily from person to person contact. Virus carrying droplets dry fast enough to form droplet nuclei and remain airborne eventually landing on different surfaces. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been detected in aerosols for up to three hours and on plastic and stainless steel surfaces for up to three days. (N.Engl J.Med. 2020). Why Wear a Mask? Masks lower the chances of coronavirus entering the respiratory system through droplets still in the air from an…

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COVID19 – Novel Coronavirus (NCoV)

COVID19 – Novel Coronavirus (NCoV)

Protect Yourself & Take Preventive Measures A new virus “Corona Virus” has been found in Wuhan City of China, which is spreading to various countries. The travelers who are coming from virus affected Wuhan City of China since 1st January 2020 and person who are in contact with Corona Virus patient have possibility of having this disease. Common Symptoms Fever Cough Difficult in breathing/Respiratory discomfort Prevention If any person, who has traveled from China in last 30 days (from 1st…

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Heat-Wave – Dos & Don’ts

Heat-Wave – Dos & Don’ts

Heat Wave conditions can result in physiological strain, which could even result in death.  To minimize the impact during the heat wave and to prevent serious ailment or death because of heat stroke, the following measures are useful: Dos Listen to Radio, watch TV, read Newspaper for local weather forecasts to know if a heat wave is on the way. Drink sufficient water and as often as possible, even if not thirsty. Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose fitting and porous cotton…

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Tips to Preserve your Jewellery

Tips to Preserve your Jewellery

By following some simple tips, your jewellery can be preserved for generations. Remove your jewellery before bathing. Accumulated soap diminishes gold’s colour and lusture. After wearing an ornament, wipe it gently with a cotton cloth dabbed with lukewarm water. Avoid washing your jewellery in a wash basin. You might wash away small, loosely-set stones or parts of your ornament. Gently use a toothbrush or any other soft object to remove visible dirt accumulations. Chlorine can damage your ornaments. So remember…

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