TAKE CARE OF YOUR PRECIOUS EYES

My average day involves a lot of staring at a PC screen. It starts when I walk into work and start writing news pieces, and TV and Monitor reviews. I also write a lot on my laptop in my free time, and cannot sleep without watching a few episodes of my favorite sitcoms. The only time I don’t have a screen in front of my face is when I’m traveling, eating, sleeping or doing my morning duties. This puts a real strain on my eyes, and if you sit in front of a screen half as much as I do, you’re bound to have the same problem as well.

The eye sees all - respect it

Most PC users complain of problems such as headaches, blurry vision and dry eyes. These problems can not only cause permanent damage to your eyes, but also reduced work output and energy loss. Glaucoma is another danger that you may encounter due to heavy PC usage, especially if you suffer from near-sightedness. This is a high risk disease that causes loss of vision due as it damages your optic nerve. Do we want this? Hell, no! So how do we deal with this? We obviously cannot afford to not use computers and not watch TV, and not play our favourite games. No, that would be giving up way too easily! 
We must fight instead, and fortunately, we have experts to help us with our problems. I spoke to my ophthalmologist, and these are a few tips she gave me:

Blink
Believe it or not, it is imperative to blink your eyes regularly while using your PC. Blinking causes lubrication in the eyes, and dry eyes will definitely take a toll on your viewing. So remember to blink; it only takes a fraction of a second.

Tired, puffy eyes are a sign of stress

Look away
It is really important to take short breaks to relieve the strain on your eyes. You don’t even have to get up from your chair. Talk to a co-worker for a minute or two, or just look at distant objects. The latter suggestion will help you focus better. This can be done for a few minutes every hour.


Hot water fermentation
When you get home, heat up some water, dip a clean cloth in it and use it to dab your eyelids. This frees up a lot of tension in the eyes. In fact, if you have a hot water dispenser at work, this can be done a few times a day when you are taking breaks.

Artificial teardrops lubricate your eyes, making you feel a lot better

Artificial tears
If you feel like your eyes are constantly feeling dry and itchy, it is definitely not a good sign. This is because of lack of blinking coupled with an air-conditioned work environment. Re-wetting eye drops are basically artificial tears that lubricate your eyes, thus relieving a lot of strain. Try and opt for drops without preservatives, as these can be toxic in the long run. These drops should be used at least 5-6 times a day, but can be used whenever necessary. Be sure to consult your ophthalmologist before buying the drops yourself.

I also spoke to a retired ophthalmologist, Dr. Joy Khanna to see what old-school methods can be used for relieving stress your eyes feel. Here’s what he had to say.

“I believe that taking care of the eyes is a must, especially when you depend on them to earn a living. They must not be taken for granted, and should be treated with respect. You don’t have to go to a doctor every time something minor happens. All you have to do is take certain precautions, and commit yourself to doing some eye exercises a few times a day. This will surely help you”

Here are some pointers that Dr. Khanna readily advocates:


Take breaks
If you feel your eyes hurting, you should stop staring at the screen immediately. Take a walk, or just go to the restroom and splash some water on your eyes. Your eyes can take a lot of strain, but everything has its limits.

Don't stress your eyes out - you need them

Eat right
Your parents told you this throughout your childhood, and if you’d listened to them instead of making a face, things may have been better. But it’s never too late. Eat healthy foods such as salads, fresh fruit and leafy vegetables. This doesn’t mean you have to turn into a complete vegetarian; just make sure you include these items in your daily eating patterns.

Drink lots of water
When you sit in an air-conditioned environment, you get dehydrated without knowing it. Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated, as this also helps decrease puffiness in the eyes.

Get your eyes checked
If your eyes are constantly irritated, you may have to get prescription glasses. Go to your ophthalmologist, and not directly to an optician. The former will be able to diagnose your eye problems correctly. You may have an eye infection, or you may need to get glasses. It is important to visit your ophthalmologist at least once a year.

The right pair of glasses don't look too bad

So there you have it; different advice from two experts. I’ve actually tried out all of these (apart from the veggie eating), and they all work wonders. So stop taking your eyes for granted, and listen to what these good doctors have to say, as it’ll only help you.

Top 10 Soft Drinks With Deadly Chemicals

When people drink juice or sodas, they never expect to find chemicals or ingredients that could potentially kill them. You’d be surprised how many companies make errors that could cost you your health. Here are just 10 examples.

1. Tropicana Orange Juice :

Coca Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. found a banned chemical (fungicide) inside Tropicana orange juice. The Food & Drug Administration tested the juice and found that the levels of fungicide are acceptable. However, there is one problem. Fungicide can dissolve testicles.

2. Wei Chun Co. Passion Fruit & Kumquat Juices :

This Taipei company was fined for selling tainted juice products to eateries and drinks shops. At least 700 restaurants, hotels and tea shops bought the products. The juices had clouding agents.

3. Diet Coke :

A UK documentary looked at the significant increase in people dying of brain cancer. They found that the artificial sweeteners in diet coke and other diet sodas was a cause. Aspertain is deadly and should be consumed with caution.

4. Kumbacha :

This health drink contains high amounts of oxidane. Oxidane is a chemical and solvent used in nuclear power plants. This chemical is present in almost all soft drinks. 

5. Beer :

Beer does have high levels of ethanol. This gas is actually recognized by UN as a weapon of mass destruction.

6. Apple Juice :

Watch out before drinking apple juice. Consumer Reports and the FDA in the US found that there were exceeding levels of arsenic in available apple juices. The reason why arsenic is present in apples is because of the soil the trees are grown in. The soil which contains arsenic contaminates the fruit which contaminates the juice.

7. Perrier :

In 1990, benzene caused this company to recall its product. The company still alleged that there was less benzene than in cigarettes. Angry consumers formed a lawsuit against the giant saying they knew their products were tainted and sold them anyways.

8. Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice :

Organic seems marketable, especially for those wishing to go for healthy choices. Andy Vale of Toronto bought the drink and suffered from botulism which caused paralysis and breathing problems for him and his wife. The company issued a recall after 7 cases of poisoning occurred in Canada and the United States. Botulism is a disease that is caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum (bacterium).

9. Coca Cola milk drinks :

Coca Cola milk drinks in China were found to contain methomyl and thiodicarb. These chemicals are used in pesticides. The milk drinks were Minute Maid Super Milky drinks. One boy died from poisoning while 2 others were affected.

10. Various Soft drinks :

Many soft drinks and bottled waters contained a chemical called Dihydrogen Monoxide which is deadly. The chemical can cause death through suffocation. Oxygen will not be absorbed in the lungs as a result.

How to improve Eyesight

Improve Eyesight = Eye Exercises :

1. Blink your eyes as fast as you can for some time.
2 .Close the eyes tightly for some time and then open. Do this for 5 times.
3. Roll your eyes in clockwise as well as anticlockwise direction for 5 times.
4. While walking on the road or when you are in an open space, look as far as possible.
5. Look at an advertisement or some written material from a far place and try to read it by focusing your
eyes.

Food that is good for Eyes :
1. Carrot
2. Eggs
3. Milk
4. Apricots
5. Berries
6. Black Currants 
7. Cold-water Fish
8. Collard Greens
9. Grapefruits
10. Grapes
11. Lemons
12. Spinach
13. Fish Oils

Health Tip of the Day

According to Japanese Scientific Research, full ripe banana with dark patches on yellow skin produces a substance called TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) which has the ability to combat abnormal cells. The more darker patches it has the higher will be its immunity enhancement quality; Hence, the riper the banana the better the anti-cancer quality.
Yellow skin banana with dark spots on it is 8x more effective in enhancing the property of white blood cells than green skin version.
Eating 1-2 banana/s a day increases immunity.

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Healthy tips for DIABETICS

Healthy tips for DIABETICS~

(simple natural tips which can b followed easily)

1. Eat food at fixed hours.

2. Do not eat immediately after a workout.

3. Do not overeat.

4. If you are on insulin, make sure you have three proper meals with light snacks in between.

5. Do not eat fast; masticate and munch your food well before you swallow.

6. Drink a lot of water that will help flush the toxins off your system.

7. Make sure the gaps between your meals are short.

8. Avoid fried foods and sweetmeats.

9. Include fresh vegetable salad in every meal.

10. Have at least 20 to 25 grams of raw onion daily.

11. Do atleast 1 hour exercise daily.

12. Add wheat bran to your wheatflour (50% wheat flour + 50% wheat bran). This helps increase fibre in your diet.!