Chest Breathing Exercises Techniques

After completion of daily routine work, may be you have some questions like that, “I am feeling stressed or rushed or restless?

Most of us do at some time or another, but when it becomes a regular event it can start having a detrimental effect on our health. Breathing Exercise is a great antidote to these kinds of feelings, but the problem is that our lives are so busy nowadays it can be difficult to find the time to fit any in.

This types of breathing which is called Costal or Chest Breathing is characterized by an outward, upward movement of the chest wall. In chest breathing the expansion is centered at the midpoint and consequently it aerates the middle part of the lung most.

Since the lower part of the lung is most abundantly perfused with blood, we have that ventilation perfusion mismatch described earlier. Thus during resting periods chest breathing is less efficient.

Chest breathing exercises also requires more work to be done in lifting the rib cage, thus the body has to work harder to accomplish the same blood gas mixing than with diaphragmatic breathing, and the greater the work, the greater the amount of oxygen needed, which results in more frequent breaths.

Chest breathing technique is useful during vigorous exercise but it is quite inappropriate for ordinary, everyday activity. Since it is part and parcel of the fight or flight response it occurs when the individual is aroused by external or internal challenges or danger. As a result, chest breathing is likely to be associated with other symptoms of arousal like tension and anxiety.

Since there is a reciprocal relationship between breathing and the mind, chest breathing, if continued during rest periods, will lead to tension and anxiety, thus creating a vicious circle.

With chest breathing the breath is likely to be shallow, jerky and unsteady, resulting in unsteadiness of the mind and emotions. Until chest breathing is replaced by deep, even and steady diaphragmatic breathing, all efforts to relax the body, nerves and mind will be ineffective.

Health Tips & Benefits – Awareness for Dangerous Health Symptoms

To avoid/overcome dangerous health problems,just we have speak up when we think something is wrong.

Here is there are some medical symptoms which we shouldn’t ignore for our healthy life.

(1) Paralysis of the arms or legs, tingling, numbness, confusion, dizziness, double vision, slurred speech, trouble finding words, or weakness, especially on one side of the face or body.

These are signs of stroke-or a "brain attack"-in which arteries that supply oxygen to the brain become blocked or rupture, causing brain tissue to die.

Symptoms depend on which area of the brain is involved. If a large blood vessel is blocked, a wide area may be affected, so a person may have paralysis on one side of the body and lose other functions, such as speech and understanding. If a smaller vessel is blocked, paralysis may remain limited to an arm or leg.

Timing is urgent; fast treatment can potentially stop brain tissue death before permanent brain injury happens.

(2) Chest pain or discomfort; pain in the arm, jaw, or neck; breaking out in a cold sweat; extreme weakness; nausea; vomiting; feeling faint; or being short of breath.

These are signs of heart attack.

Not everyone who has a heart attack feels chest pain or pressure or a sense of indigestion. Some people, especially women, the elderly, and people with diabetes, get "painless" heart attacks, the doctors say. Being aware of "painless" heart attack signs is crucial: a very weak feeling, sudden dizziness, a pounding heart, shortness of breath, heavy sweating, a feeling of impending doom, nausea, and vomiting.

(3) Tenderness and pain in the back of your lower leg, chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood.

These are symptoms of a potentially dangerous blood clot in your leg, especially if they come after you've been sitting for a long time, such as on an airplane or during a long car trip. These signs can also surface if you've been bedridden after surgery.

Blood is more likely to pool in your legs when you're sitting or lying down for long periods of time, as opposed to standing and walking. If a blood clot forms in your leg as a result, your calf can feel swollen, painful, and tender to the touch; you should be evaluated. If you get sudden chest pain or shortness of breath, a piece of the blood clot may have broken off and traveled through the bloodstream to your lungs.

Health Care Facts-Back Pain & Back Pain Relief Video

Back pain (also known "dorsalgia") is pain felt in the back that usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine.

In this Video,I am trying to share some Back Pain realted Health Benefits(Lower Back Pain Relief),to cure it in our daily routine fast lifestyle.

Indian Head Massage-Benefits of Indian Head Massage

Indian Head Massage, also known under the trademarked term Champissage,is an alternative medicine massage therapy in which the head, neck and facial areas are massaged with the purpose of manipulating energy channels.

The goal is to clear blocks in these energy channels that cause a build-up of negative energy that are purported to cause ailments.

An Indian Head Massage is a noninvasive massage of the scalp, neck and shoulders. Sometimes oil is used to help activate and stimulate the nerve endings and break up tension in the tissue.

Indian Head Massage is a relaxing treatment which, as the name suggests, concentrates on massaging the head.

This form of massage could be one of the most satisfying and relaxing massages ever received. Almost everyone holds tension in their head, neck and shoulders from being glued to the computer, watching television or just a result of poor posture.

Head and scalp massage can be used alongside simple meditative techniques to provide a simple and effective way to relax.

The treatments involves massage, shiatsu and acupressure techniques on upper back, shoulders, arms/hands, neck, scalp and face.

This relaxes tense areas but, at the same time, helps to re balance the energy, clearing any areas of negativity.

What is Indian Head Massage used for?

Indian Head massage may bring about :-

(1) General feeling of wellbeing, calmness and relaxation

(2) Dispersal of toxins from tense, knotted muscles

(3) Stimulation and improvement of circulatory and lymphatic systems

(4) Improvement of joint mobility

(5) Higher levels of alertness and concentration

It may also help relieve or alleviate : -

(1) Tension headaches

(2) Eyestrain / eye problems

(3) Tinnitus and other ear problems

(5) Neck and shoulder stiffness

(6) Sinusitis and congestion

(7) Hair loss/thinning

(8) Scalp tension

(9) Mental tiredness/anxiety/stress

Benefits of Indian Head Massage :-

(1) Relieves tension and headaches, neck and back pain

(2) Alleviates stress, promotes relaxation a popular massage often requested for general well-being

(3) Stimulates lymphatic drainage, helping to remove toxins and boost the immune system

(4) Restores joint mobility, improving circulation which lifts energy improving concentration

(5) Indian Head Massage reaches all energy centres where tension accumulates.

(6) Easy to learn in one day (due to small classes) one to one tuition. No expensive chairs or oils required.

Champissage provides relief from a number of ailments including:-

(1) Tension headaches

(2) Eyestrain

(3) Aches and pains in the neck and shoulder area

(4) Insomnia

(5) Many other stress and work related symptoms

(6) Champissage is the ideal way to release all tension, strains and frustrations that can build up after hours in front of a screen.

Champissage(Indian Head Massage) brings with it other benefits :-

(1) Encourages hair growth

(2) Soothes and Comforts

(3) Re-balances your energy flow

(4) Promotes a deep sense of peace, calm and tranquillity

Health Fact-About Tai Chi & Tai Chi Benefits

Tai Chi & Tai Chi Benefits :-

Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art. It is often promoted and practiced as a martial arts therapy for the purposes of health and longevity. Tai Chi is considered a soft style martial art, an art applied with as much deep relaxation or "softness" in the musculature as possible, to distinguish its theory and application from that of the hard martial art styles which use a degree of tension in the muscles.



Variations of Tai Chi basic training forms are well known as the slow motion routines that groups of people practice every morning in parks across China and other parts of the world.

Traditional Tai Chi training is intended to teach awareness of one's own balance and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, an appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels, and how this applies to effective self-defense principles.

Tai chi, sometimes called tai chi chuan, is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. To do tai chi, you perform a series of postures or movements in a slow, graceful manner. Each posture flows into the next without pausing.

Anyone, regardless of age or physical ability, can practice tai chi. It doesn't take physical prowess. Rather, tai chi emphasizes technique over strength.

Stress reduction through tai chi :-

(1) Reducing anxiety and depression.

(2) Improving balance and coordination.

(3) Reducing the number of fall.

(4) Improving sleep quality, such as staying asleep longer at night and feeling more alert during the day.

(5) Slowing bone loss in women after menopause.

(6) Lowering blood pressure.

(7) Improving cardiovascular fitness.

(8) Relieving chronic pain.

(9) Improving everyday physical functioning.

Pregnancy & Tai Chi:-

Tai Chi is also beneficial for pregnant women who have never done any forms of exercise before as it reduces the chances of these women injuring themselves. Other exercises, even yoga, involve a certain amount of moving that could be a problem for pregnant women in later trimesters.

Coping with changes in body size, lifestyle and work can be stressful for a pregnant woman. This is where the mediation portion of Tai Chi kicks in. Deep breathing and helping the mind to focus on the slow repetitive movements of the breathing, provides relief to these external changes. Tai Chi also teaches patience and enhancing such a quality would be beneficial especially when the baby arrives.

Cancer & Tai Chi :-

Those who promote the use of tai chi say that it helps to balance qi or chi - the vital energy or life force of the body. Balanced qi is said to prevent illness, improve health, and extend life expectancy. Tai chi also is based on the ancient theory of yin and yang and those who promote the use of tai chi for cancer patients say that balancing yin and yang helps patients to achieve inner harmony.

Health Care Facts-Sciatica & Causes of Sciatica

Sciatica is a set of symptoms including pain that may be caused by general compression and/or irritation of one of five nerve roots that give rise to the sciatic nerve, or by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve itself.

The pain is felt in the lower back, buttock, and/or various parts of the leg and foot.

In addition to pain, which is sometimes severe, there may be numbness, muscular weakness, and difficulty in moving or controlling the leg.

Typically, the symptoms are only felt on one side of the body.

May be there are many causes of Sciatica,but I want to share main Four Causes of Sciatica.



(1) Piriformis Syndrome :-



This is the common cause of sciatic pain and is created when pressure is placed on the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle.

Muscle imbalances pull the hip joints and pelvis out of place and this changes the positioning of the piriformis muscle, which then places pressure on the sciatic nerve.



Whatever the case, muscle imbalances will cause major problems and are the underlying cause of piriformis syndrome.



(2) Herniated Discs :-



Pressure caused by a herniated or bulging disc.

A herniation is when a disc protrudes out from between the vertebrae and this can either be caused by an event like a car accident, or, by months or years of uneven pressure due to muscle imbalances.

This can sometimes cause sciatic pain, but it is also important to note that many people with herniated discs don't even experience pain or symptoms, and many don't know they have the condition.



(3) Spinal Stenosis :-



Pressure caused by spinal stenosis, which is a decrease in the space between the vertebrae. This is primarily caused by uneven pressure and compression due to muscle imbalances.



(4) Isthmic Spondylolisthesis :-



Pressure caused by Isthmic spondylolisthesis which is simply when a vertebrae slips or moves. This can sometimes pinch the sciatic nerve but often times people who have this condition don't have any sciatic pain, symptoms, or even know they have it!



As you can see, there is a trend here, in nearly every case of sciatica, muscle imbalances are the primary cause of the pressure being placed on the sciatic nerve.



If you are not sure which one of the four is causing your sciatica, I recommend you start with the basics. Most cases of sciatic pain are caused by muscle imbalances so if you begin to work on correcting any muscle imbalances you have, you should start to see improvement right away, and likely eliminate your sciatic pain in a few weeks or less!



Sciatica comes about either due to a traumatic event, muscle imbalances, or a combination of both. The event scenario is most likely the catalyst for sudden onset of sciatic pain. So what happens? When there is undue stress on the Piriformis muscle that stress causes it to go into spasm and then you have pain due to the Piriformis muscle putting pressure on the sciatic nerve.

Blood Glucose Test

Why is a blood sugar test done? :-

Diabetes mellitus is diagnosed based on a high level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

Blood Sugar test, done fasting and 2 hours after breakfast, is used for the diagnosis of diabetes.



How is the test done? :-



(a) Fasting blood glucose:-

In this test, a person is asked to fast overnight, at least 8 hours, and the level of glucose in the blood is then checked.

(b) Post prandial (PP) blood glucose:-

This is tested two hours after having a meal. It serves as a challenge for the body to regulate the blood sugar after a meal.

Random blood sugar or glucose test is that which is done at any other time. The blood glucose can also be tested after giving 75 gm glucose by mouth (glucose challenge test).

This is useful for detecting borderline diabetes and a condition called "impaired glucose tolerance". Blood glucose tests are also needed for checking the control in diabetes.



What are the normal values? :-



Normal fasting plasma glucose levels are less than 110 mg/dl. Normal PP plasma glucose levels are less than 140 mg/dl.



What are the abnormal values? :-



A fasting plasma glucose level of more than 126 mg/dl indicates diabetes mellitus. A level between 110-125 mg/ dl is called "impaired fasting glucose".

A PP or random plasma glucose level of more than 200 mg/dl indicates diabetes mellitus. A level between 140-199 mg/ dl is called "impaired glucose tolerance".

A blood sugar exceeding the level of 200 mg/dl or higher generally indicates the presence of diabetes.



What is the role of insulin? :-



The body breaks down food into glucose (sugar) and uses it as a source of energy. Insulin helps the cells of the body to utilize this glucose for energy, and to store the excess in the liver for later use.



Thus insulin regulates the blood glucose (sugar) levels. In diabetics, the body does not produce enough insulin or does not use the produced insulin effectively. This results in a high level of glucose in the blood ("hyperglycemia").

Health Care Talks-Human Body Facts

(1) The average human brain has about 100 billion nerve cells.

(2) Nerve impulses to and from the brain travel as fast as 170 miles (274 km) per hour.



(3) The thyroid cartilage is more commonly known as the adams apple.



(4) The only jointless bone in your body is the hyoid bone in your throat



(5) It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.



(6) Your stomach needs to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks or it would digest itself.



(7) It takes the interaction of 72 different muscles to produce human speech.



(8) The average life of a taste bud is 10 days.



(9) The average cough comes out of your mouth at 60 miles (96.5 km) per hour.



(10) Relative to size, the strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.



(11) Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete.



(12) When you sneeze, all your bodily functions stop even your heart.



(13) Babies are born without knee caps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2-6 years of age.



(14) Children grow faster in the springtime.



(15) It takes the stomach an hour to break down cow milk.



(16) Women blink nearly twice as much as men.



(17) Blondes have more hair than dark-haired people do.



(18) There are 10 human body parts that are only 3 letters long (eye hip arm leg ear toe jaw rib lip gum).



(19) If you go blind in one eye you only lose about one fifth of your vision but all your sense of depth.



(20) The average human head weighs about 8 pounds.



(21) Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.



(22) In the average lifetime, a person will walk the equivalent of 5 times around the equator.



(23) An average human scalp has 100,000 hairs.



(24) The length of the finger dictates how fast the fingernail grows. Therefore, the nail on your middle finger grows the fastest, and on average, your toenails grow twice as slow as your fingernails.



(25) The average human blinks their eyes 6,205,000 times each year.



(26) The entire length of all the eyelashes shed by a human in their life is over 98 feet (30 m).



(27) Your skull is made up of 29 different bones.



(28) Your ears and nose continue to grow throughout your entire life.



(29)After you die, your body starts to dry out creating the illusion that your hair and nails are still growing after death.



(30) Hair is made from the same substance as fingernails.



(31) The average surface of the human intestine is 656 square feet (200 m).



(32) A healthy adult can draw in about 200 to 300 cubic inches (3.3 to 4.9 liters) of air at a single breath, but at rest only about 5% of this volume is used.



(33) The surface of the human skin is 6.5 square feet (2m).

(34)15 million blood cells are destroyed in the human body every second.

(35) The pancreas produces Insulin.



(36) The most sensitive cluster of nerves is at the base of the spine.



(37) The human body is comprised of 80% water.



(38) The average human will shed 40 pounds of skin in a lifetime.



(39) Every year about 98% of the atoms in your body are replaced.



(40) The human heart creates enough pressure to squirt blood 30 feet (9 m).



(41) You were born with 300 bones. When you get to be an adult, you have 206.



(42) Human thighbones are stronger than concrete.



(43) Every human spent about half an hour as a single cell.



(44) There are 45 miles (72 km) of nerves in the skin of a human being.



(45) The average human heart will beat 3,000 million times in its lifetime and pump 48 million gallons of blood.



(46) Each square inch (2.5 cm) of human skin consists of 20 feet (6 m) of blood vessels.



(47) During a 24-hour period, the average human will breathe 23,040 times.



(48) Human blood travels 60,000 miles (96,540 km) per day on its journey through the body.

Head Lice - One Insects in Hair

Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are parasitic insects that are found on the heads of people. Having head lice is a very common occurrence in the U.S. and they are spread by close physical contact, especially among children.

Head lice are usually found on the scalp near the neckline at the back of the neck and behind the ears.

There are three forms of head lice:-

Nit :- Head lice eggs are called nits. They are very difficult to see and are often mistaken for dandruff. They are usually found attached to the hair shaft.

Nymph :- The nit hatches into a baby louse which is called a nymph.

Adult :- The adult louse is very small, is tan to grayish-white in color, and has six legs. In people with dark hair, the adult louse will look darker.

Signs that your youngster may be infested with head lice:-

(1) A tickling feeling in the hair and on the scalp

(2) Itching on and around the head area

(3) Unexplained irritability

(4) Sores on the head caused by your child's scratching

How to rid the infested person of lice:-

(1) Visit your pharmacy and get a bottle of pediculicide (lice medicine) and follow the instructions.

(2) Have the affected person change into clean clothes.

(3) Run a fine comb through the hair every few hours, to remove the lice, nymphs, and nits.

Health Care Tips & Talks-About Bad Breath

Many people have a problem with bad breath (halitosis), but they have no idea what causes it or how to eliminate it.

In general, there are three possible reasons why a person might have bad breath :-

(1) Eating smelly foods:-

Aromatic foods such as onions, garlic, fish, peanut butter and others can leave a strong odor on your breath, but this type of bad breath is only temporary unless there are also other problems.



(2)Poor oral hygiene:-



Properly brushing, flossing and using mouthwash is essential for keeping bad breath at bay. Maintaining good oral hygiene is also very important for preventing the third (and most serious) cause of bad breath.



(3) A dental condition:-



Dental conditions such as gum disease, oral cancer, cavities, and/or bacteria on the surface of the tongue typically result in bad breath.

Unfortunately, these conditions cannot be remedied without the help of a dentist.



In a nutshell, brushing (including the tongue), flossing and gargling with mouthwash after every meal coupled with regular professional cleanings will prevent the most pervasive causes of bad breath.

Chewing gum helps reduce the intensity of bad breath by keeping the mouth moist, and many people also find relief by using toothpaste, mouthwashes and other oral hygiene products that are formulated specifically to combat persistent halitosis.