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Chelation Therapy-For Heart Diseases, Cancer Treatments
Chelation therapy is a treatment for mercury and lead poisoning. Chelation therapy is one of several effective treatments for heart disease, cancer, and other conditions. It has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Chelation therapy has also been used for treatment of many other conditions, such as gangrene, thyroid disorders, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, psoriasis, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and the improvement of memory, sight, hearing, and smell. It can be used as a cancer treatment. It removes “environmental toxins” from the body and blocks the production of harmful molecules called free radicals that can cause cell damage. In the 1950s, some scientists theorized that EDTA could remove calcium from the body. Large amount of Calcium build up on artery walls can cause heart diseases and the use of EDTA could unclog blocked arteries. Chelation therapy relieved chest pain caused by blocked arteries.
There are different types of EDTA. Calcium-disodium EDTA (Versenate) has been shown to be effective in controlling lead poisoning, and disodium EDTA (Endrate) is alleged to be an effective treatment for heart disease. Before starting chelation therapy the patient must done a complete medical checkup. Like diet analyzed and a special note made of allergies, blood and urine tested etc. Kidney function is carefully assessed. An ECG and chest X-ray is ordered. This treatment does not involve any hospitalization or anesthesia. Chelation is relatively nontoxic and risk-free.
Some Facts about Blood donation
Need of Blood donation
There are thousands of patients in this world seeking blood transfusion due to various situations such as accidents, kidney failure, chronic anaemia, surgery, hemophilia etc.
Benefits of Blood Donation
The primary benefit from blood donation is the satisfaction the donor gets by saving a life. While donating the blood the donor gets a free health checkup and blood test. The donor gets the detailed report of this medical analysis including blood group determination, hemoglobin estimation and results of various tests for hepatitis B, C, HIV viruses, syphilis microbe, together with liver function tests. 100% confidentiality is maintained by the blood banks in delivering these test results.
The blood donation helps in reducing the risk of heart diseases by reducing the cholesterol levels and burning extra calories. After blood donation, new red blood cells get created in our body and refresh the circulatory system. This is observed more beneficial among youths.
The blood donation also helps in removing the excess iron accumulated in our body due to its overconsumption. Excess iron in the body results in the damage of body cells and tissues.
How to Donate Blood
A voluntary blood donor can contact the nearest hospital for donating his blood. Most of the hospitals have blood bank capable of receiving and preserving the blood. There are also various clubs including rotary and lions running frequent blood donation camps. A donor can also register in online blood banks and directories.
Health issues due to the prolonged use of ear phone
- Headphone and health
We all are the users of earphone for one or another purpose. It is a part of our daily life that assists us in chatting, listening to music etc. We must be cautious while using this device because the prolonged usage may increase the chance of infection in ears. It is also observed that the regular usage of ear phone in high volume level causing hearing disorders. Latest studies state that the hearing problem is highest in 18-24 age groups. The people of this age is having great tendency of hearing music through headphone at high volume levels. Take the following precautions to avoid hazards
Never use the earphone of another person. The usage of some others ears phone results in the spreading of bacteria.
Never sleep while the ear phone is in your years. A long time usage may result in hearing problem
Never use the ear phone while the phone is plugged in for charging. There is the risk of shock as well as burns.
Consult a doctor if you feel anything unusual with ears after a prolonged listening through headphone/earphone.











