Ouch…

Oh Gosh!!

Shucks…!!!

“I got my fingers jammeddddd…………!!!!!”

Once in your life you might have uttered these words when you would have experienced lamed fingers hurting you as if someone is pinching you quite hard. Jammed fingers need to be bought to the normal position so that it does not result in a stretched and a torn muscle. The basic symptom is the swelling of the joints which can send thrilling sensation in your body. Healing this pain is not only important but is an imperative for the fact that it can dislocate or can break your joints. Treating the right way is a pre-requisite to get the apt results effectively and quickly.

Here are a few tips to get your fingers back to the normal position.

• Pull it softly- This might be the right option to get your finger back to the usual position. Pull it quickly but softly in order to get rid of the jam. Then you need to do a certain fist exercise which includes opening and closing of the fingers. Periodically, doing this exercise will not only regulate blood circulation but will also keep your fingers from getting jammed. It might be painful but once you start doing this exercise, you will surely sho off your jammed fingers.

• Keep the strain at bay- Usage of a finger splint or a tape is also the right way to cure jammed fingers. Medicated splint or a tongue depressor can also be used to secure your finger. To keep your finger away from shriveling you need to put your finger in the splint for a few weeks. Gentle stretching and moving your finger would also help but over doing should be obviously avoided.

• Pain relievers and Epsom salt- Saturate your finger in the Epsom salt water. This will not only ease the pain but will also soothe. You can also go for the normal pain relievers or pain killers which we use for pain or ache. Slowing of the blood flow can also give you relief.

But if the swelling and pain do not control down and if it gets worse then you ought to visit the doctor and go for an x-ray because it might be a fracture. Fingers and hands are used throughout the day so getting rid of the pain is the first thing you need to get on with to be able to do your daily household work. So better you get rid of the pain before it puts you in trouble.

Lead toxicity is medically defined as the increased levels of lead in one’s body and that it disturbs the proper body functioning. It affects proper development of nervous system and also hampers the growth, the learning and understanding patterns in children.

From a long time, lead toxicity has been associated with people who live in old houses that have paint peeling and falling off the rooftops. However, recent researches have proved otherwise. A study conducted on US children said that a large number of children under the age of five suffered from this contamination. This is a bad news for many households across US as this contamination is bound to hamper the growth cycle of their little ones.

Lead finds its way into the digestive system of the young ones in more than one ways. The peeling paint falls on ground. Infants who crawl from one room to another often pick it up and aim these things at their mouth, from where; slowly this chemical gets into the stomach and release toxins that are harmful for the body. Some of the common effects range from loss in appetite, vomiting, anemia to constipation and abdominal pain.

Lead paints have been banned for long, but at some places these are being used still. You may also have observed that your old cupboards are still coated in the same paint from your grandfather’s time. Now it is high time that you change all that. Such paints release toxic vapors at the time of application. When inhaled these may pose dangers for health. These days, many paint companies are coming up with lead-free paints and are giving them a large advertising space. It is advised to go for such paints.

However, one noticeable point is that paints are not the only cause of lead toxicity. A number of below mentioned reasons are there to prove that.

• Many toys have found to contain high levels of lead. In order to make these toys appealing to infants, manufacturers coat them using different colors. However, to keep the manufacturing costs under control, paint quality is compromised.
• Pottery is often painted using inferior quality products, Glazed pottery is generally coated using lead based paints.
• When old lead pipes in houses develop cracks, some of the lead escapes into water and finds its way into your very own water jug.

Lead toxicity should never be taken lightly and if any symptoms are seen, doctor should be consulted immediately. Because, it is a well known saying ‘Prevention is better than cure’.

A study has recently found that green tea works as an incredible beverage to curb weight gain as well as a healthy drink to keep you fit.

Researchers have found that green tea is a great alternative for a chocolate or a candy bar. But its extract which is a much more concentrated form is also a good substitute for getting the upliftment without any calorie gain.

Green tea acts as a perfect hunger suppressant and is extremely useful when one is looking for weight loss without going through a strict diet regimen. Green tea should be taken in between meals so that you don’t feel hungry. Before each meal go for a cup of green tea and if you are very hungry then you can add a little skimmed milk and just a teaspoon of honey.

Following this regimen you may find that you are hunger free till the next meal. But you must make sure that you eat three proper meals in a day and a little snack so as to keep your metabolism boosted which is also a prerequisite for a healthy body. If you are losing weight then you must not skip your meals because doing so may result in a slowdown of your metabolism which is quite precarious for the fact that your body starves and makes your calories stretch.

Green tea also prevents boredom

Green tea differs in respect to its tastes and its effects.
Several studies conclude that green tea is one of the ancient beverages which are not only liked by Indians but also Chinese Japanese and the residents of Thailand. It not only possesses medicinal value but also acts as an agent to heal wound, control bleeding and blood sugar. It also helps in regulating body temperature and easing digestion.  Green sencha tea which is a high grade tea is consumed by 80% of the people in Japan.

So one is not required to restrict oneself to branded green teas but one can also look for gun powder which is readily available in the market in the form of rolled pellets. They are rolled so as to retain its aroma and flavor.

So have fun and enjoy while losing weight and exploring the wide range and different tastes of green teas.