WATER, ITS MEDICAL USE

Water is a colorless and odorless substance found all over Earth. Water is made up of billions of molecules. Water on our planet flows as liquid in rivers, streams, and oceans; is solid as ice at the North and South Poles; and is gas (vapor) in the atmosphere. Water is also underground and inside plants and animals. water is everywhere.Water makes up on average 60% of an adult’s body weight, from 31 % in bones to 83% in lungs.
The human body cannot store water. Every day we are constantly losing water though breathing, sweating and through the release of urine and faeces. Ensuring that lost fluids are replenished in a timely manner and that our bodies are correctly hydrated is essential for good health and for the body to operate.
Recommended water intake per day is 2liters on the average.

ITS MEDICAL USE

• Water carries nutrients to all cells in our body and oxygen to our brain
• Water allows the body to absorb and assimilate minerals, vitamins, amino acids, glucose and other substances
• Water flushes out toxins and waste
• Water helps to regulate body temperature
• Water acts as a lubricant for joints and muscles
• Water contributes to the maintenance of normal physical and cognitive function
• Water helps your mental health stability 
• Water contributes to the maintenance of normal thermoregulation.
• Drinking water is the healthiest way of hydrating and water plays an essential part in keeping our bodies healthy and properly functioning.
• Water helps maximize physical performance by increasing your strength, power and endurance.
• Water prevents constipation. 
• Drinking water while dieting and exercising helps you lose weight
• Drinking water helps fight certain medical conditions such as kidney stones, exercise induces asthma, urinary tract infection.
• Water rejuvenates the skin. 

LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

Lifestyle modification is healthy living. It comprises of the things we do and the activities we engage ourselves in order to improve our health.

It essentially reduces the risk of chronic diseases and reduces its occurrence in people who are genetically predisposed to chronic diseases. It also helps to improve the life expectancy of those who have been diagnosed with these diseases.
Chronic diseases includes cardiovascular problems with the commonest being hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, epilepsy, HIV AIDS, mood disorders, cancer and so on

Lifestyle modification involves 2 essential parts which is DIET and EXERCISE. The saying goes, we are what we eat. High fiber diet is an integral and essential part of our daily living. It increases metabolism, aids digestion and plays a role in the removal of toxins from the body. High fiber diet includes fruits and vegetables which should be included in our daily meals. A high percentage of our daily meal should be high fiber diet.
Exercise is recommended as part of our daily activities. It is a meal on it's own which should not be missed. Thirty minute of moderate exercise daily is ideal. However, you should consult your physician if you have any chronic disease for an exercise plan. Exercise refreshes, it rejuvenates and it's a good mood stabilizer. It aids digestion, metabolism and also helps in the removal of toxins from the body. Its ensures proper circulation of blood through the body and makes the heart healthy.

(COVID19) THE 'NOVEL' CORONAVIRUS

Coronaviruses are a group of related viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, coronaviruses causes respiratory tract infection that can range from mild to severe.  Mild illnesses include some cases of the common cold while more severe varieties can cause SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME SARS, MIDDLE EAST RESPIRATORY SYNDROME MERS, and COVID-19

The 'novel' coronavirus

what is a novel cornavirus

A novel coronavirus is a new strain of coronavirus

The Coronavirus disease 2019 is the novel coronavirus

CO stands for Corona, VI for virus and D for disease.

it was first identified in Wuhan, China.

Covid19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face. 

HOW DOES COVID19 SPREAD 

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow). It can also spread by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus. The COVID-19 virus may survive on surfaces for a few hours to several days, but simple disinfectants can kill it. Studies to date suggest that the virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets, rather than through the air. 

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID19 

symptoms can include fever, cough, shortness of breath. In more severe cases, pneumonia and breathing difficulties may occur. The disease can be fatal

HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF AND OTHERS FROM COVID19 

●wash your hands regularly with soap under running water for a minimum of 20seconds

●disinfects your hands with alcohol based hand rub

●cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue while coughing or sneezing 

●dispose of used tissue immediately 

●avoid close contact with anyone who has flu or cold like symptoms 

●regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
●practice social distancing (stay at least 6ft(2 meters) from other people)
●do not gather in groups
●stay out of crowded places and mass gatherings 

●seek medical care early if you notice any symptoms 

PAIN

pain is an uncomfortable feeling that tells you something may be wrong. it is an unpleasant physical sensation caused by injury or illness.  it can be steady, throbbing,  stabbing,  aching, pinching, or described in many other ways. it can be classified as either acute or chronic 

Acute pain may be mild and last just a moment. It can also be severe and last for weeks or up to 3 months. Acute pain has a distinct beginning and end. The cause of acute pain is known and a you heal, the pain will lessen and finally go. Acute pain is triggered in patients with surgery, injury, childbirth and acute illness. It is caused by damage to variety of tissues. Commonly injured tissues include skin, muscle, bone, tendons, ligaments  and visceral organs 

Chronic pain lasts for more than 6 months. Pain is considered chronic when it continues beyond the usual recovery period for an injury or illness. Chronic pain sometimes called persistent pain is often intractable as the cause of pain cannot be removed or treated and is resistant to most medical treatment. In many chronic pain state, repetitive,  persistent or recurrent peripheral nociceptive features can lead to neuroplasticity changes in the spinal cord and brain that result in a central sensitization and consequent chronic pain

Low back problem, arthritis,  cancer , shingles, migraine and fibromyalgia are the most common sources of chronic pain. Others include diabetic neuropathy,  phantom limb sensation and other neurological conditions