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		<title>The 4 Most Common Reasons for Lower Respiratory Infection</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[What is a Lower Respiratory Infection? Lower respiratory infections are the most common type of infection in the chest. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa. These types of infections can cause stomach pain and fever. The symptoms of a lower respiratory infection are fever and cough&#8230;]]></description>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What is a Lower Respiratory Infection?</h3>



<p>Lower respiratory infections are the most common type of infection in the chest. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa. These types of infections can cause stomach pain and fever.</p>



<p>The symptoms of a lower respiratory infection are fever and cough which increases in severity over time. Other symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing or labored breathing, chest pain, and difficult swallowing or breathing.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Most Common Reasons for Lower Respiratory Infections</h3>



<p>Infections are one of the most common reasons for lower respiratory infections.</p>



<p>A common medical condition that is often a result of an infection is bronchitis which can be treated with antibiotics.</p>



<p>The best way to prevent respiratory diseases is by wearing a mask when in contact with large groups of people, like at work or school.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Four Ways to Prevent a Lower Respiratory Infection</h3>



<p>Good hygiene is the best way to prevent a lower respiratory infection. This includes things like handwashing and properly taking care of what you use to clean your home.</p>



<p>1) A person should wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after they have handled animals, raw foods, or used the restroom. 2) A person should not share cups, cutlery, or utensils with others. 3) A person should never smoke in public places. 4) Pets should not sleep on any surface where food or drinks are prepared or consumed.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Preventing A Cold or Flu &#8211; How To Use The 5-Hour Rule</h3>



<p>If you find yourself constantly getting colds and the flu, then you should pay close attention to the 5-hour rule.</p>



<p>The 5-hour rule is a technique used to prevent infections. It consists of waiting five hours, or a full workday, before we share food or drinks with someone who has a cold or the flu. The 5-hour rule is effective for two reasons:</p>



<p>1) the virus has gone through its first round of replication and is not as potent as it would be much later in the day; 2) if someone shares food with you after just waking up from sleeping, they may have gone without eating for 8 hours and their immune system will be very weak.</p>



<p>What can we do to avoid getting sick? We can try to stay away from others who are sick.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What is the Best Way to Reduce Symptoms of the Common Cold?</h3>



<p>The common cold is a viral infection that causes a range of symptoms, including coughing, sneezing, sore throat, and headache.</p>



<p>There are many ways to reduce the symptoms of the common cold. One way is to cut down on your sugar intake by eating less candy and fruit. The idea behind this is that sugar can make you more prone to sickness from the common cold virus. Another way is to wash your hands frequently with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer. This helps reduce the spread of germs in between people which may cause more people to get sick with the common cold virus.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How To Find Out If Someone Is Sick Without Touching Them.</h3>



<p>With the rise of technology, there are many ways to find out if someone is sick. There are devices that can be worn or that can be attached to clothing. Another way is through a smartphone app that can scan the barcode of a product and then look for any illnesses in the database.</p>



<p>There are also many ways to find out if someone is sick without touching them. One such way is by looking at their social media posts. This can show if they have deleted messages or have not responded to anyone’s comments which could be an indication that they are sick and don&#8217;t want others to know about it. It could also show how often they post, how often they check their phone, and what type of content they post on social media which may all be signs of illness.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Introduction &#8211; What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a condition in which the joints experience inflammation, making movement painful and eventually impossible. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, with some being more common than others. Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis, which affects about 27 million&#8230;]]></description>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Introduction &#8211; What is Arthritis?</h3>



<p>Arthritis is a condition in which the joints experience inflammation, making movement painful and eventually impossible.</p>



<p>There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, with some being more common than others. Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis, which affects about 27 million Americans. Rheumatoid arthritis is also common and it affects about 1.3 million Americans.</p>



<p>Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in joints, but it isn&#8217;t limited to just joints. The inflammation can also affect other parts of the body including the eyes, lungs or skin. There are different types of treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis and medications can help with controlling symptoms.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Treating Arthritis Is Important and What Can Be Done to Reduce Pain?</h3>



<p>The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which affects more than 20 million Americans and can strike at any age. It causes the cartilage that covers the ends of bones to wear down. As this protective layer deteriorates, it becomes more difficult for the joints to move smoothly and without pain.</p>



<p><strong>If you have arthritis, here are some things you can do to help reduce your pain:</strong></p>



<p>&#8211; Exercise regularly.</p>



<p>&#8211; Stay active. Take walks or do light exercises indoors if your joints are stiff or painful.</p>



<p>&#8211; Use a cane or walker if you need help walking</p>



<p>&#8211; Use cold packs on sore joints for 15 minutes at a time up to three times a day</p>



<p>&#8211; Consider taking over-the-counter medicines such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) to</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best exercise routines for people with arthritis</h3>



<p>People with arthritis are often encouraged to do exercises that improve muscle and joint flexibility. The following is a list of the best exercises for people with arthritis:</p>



<p>1. Yoga</p>



<p>2. Swimming</p>



<p>3. Warm water therapy</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What foods help with arthritis?</h3>



<p>There are many different foods that can help with arthritis. These foods have anti-inflammatory properties which help to reduce pain and inflammation in the joints.</p>



<p><strong>Some of these food include:</strong></p>



<p>Omega 3 fatty acids help to reduce joint inflammation. Foods that contain omega 3&#8217;s include salmon, sardines, mackerel, flaxseeds, walnuts, soybeans and tofu.</p>



<p>Tomatoes contain lycopene which is an antioxidant that helps to reduce joint inflammation. Lycopene is found in tomatoes and tomato products like ketchup or spaghetti sauce. Cabbage contains indole-3-carbinol which helps with the breakdown of pro-inflammatory chemicals that cause pain as well as helping with estrogen balance in women. Cabbage can be found in coleslaw</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Few Ways to Relieve Joint Pain Naturally at Home</h3>



<p>There are many ways to relieve joint pain naturally at home. Here are a few methods.</p>



<p>If you have joint pain, the following natural remedies can help. Try these home remedies for relief:</p>



<p>&#8211; Immersing in a hot bath for 10 minutes</p>



<p>&#8211; Taking a warm compress or using a heating pad</p>



<p>&#8211; Putting your hands in ice water and then rubbing into your arthritic joints</p>



<p>&#8211; Eating foods high in omega 3s, such as oily fish and walnuts.</p>
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		<title>Diabetes and Carbs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cooking as someone with diabetes, or for someone with diabetes, means paying attention to both the types of carbs and the volume. While there&#8217;s no one-size-fits-all plan, most people with diabetes generally want to limit their carbs at each meal. How to cook for someone with diabetes See the &#8220;fast&#8230;]]></description>
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<h6 class="wp-block-heading">Cooking as someone with <strong>diabetes</strong>, or for someone with diabetes, means paying attention to both the types of <strong>carbs</strong> and the volume. While there&#8217;s no one-size-fits-all plan, most people with diabetes generally want to limit their carbs at each meal.</h6>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to cook for someone with diabetes</h2>



<p>See the &#8220;fast carbs&#8221; or the &#8220;fast-digesting carbs&#8221; on the recipe label. Here are a few common ones that you should check: Processed starches like corn, tapioca, and instant rice, and foods that include wheat flour or breadcrumbs. Carbs found in potatoes (such as french fries) or in sweet potato. Granola bars, which have a high glycemic index. Brown rice and white rice. Avoid both white rice and brown rice. Always use a mix of whole and refined grains. The best combination, however, is whole wheat (e.g. whole wheat bread, whole wheat pastas, whole wheat couscous, and whole wheat pastry flour) and a grain you have a high glycemic index or does not contain much fiber, such as rice or potatoes.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What should I be eating?</h2>



<p>There are only two important questions when it comes to insulin sensitivity— Are you eating enough and are you eating the right kinds of <strong>carbs</strong>? Carbohydrates can be divided into two groups—non-starchy, or basic, carbs and starchy, or complex, carbs. These categories are further divided into type II and type III. The simple carbs that most people do well with are called low-carb (usually less than 20 grams of carbs per serving) and the complex carbs that are harder to digest are known as &#8220;restricted&#8221; carbs (over 30 grams per serving). And yes, it&#8217;s important to limit the amount of those carbs that you eat, because excessive amounts can raise blood sugar levels. How much is enough? Ideally, carbohydrates should account for about 20% of total calories eaten per day.</p>
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