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Pregnant and working

How To Take Care Of Health If You Are Pregnant And Working

If you are pregnant and working, you are not alone. This is a common sight that we see in society where pregnant women working. Job can be small or big, it can pose challenges for pregnant women health. Depending on the demand that your job asks for, you might feel discomfort and it may be difficult for you to handle the job requirements.

How to take care of health at work? It is important to take care of not just physical health also mental health when you are working during your pregnancy. Any suffering mother goes through will have impact on baby’s health.

During morning hours, morning sickness is one of the common  pregnancy issue one will face.

To stop nausea:

  • Snack – Consider snacking often. Keep biscuits, crackers, juice near your desk. Eating food reduces nausea. Keep water bottle close to you.
  • Breakfast – Do not skip morning food. Consider eating protein rich foods. Indian foods like idli, dosa have balanced protein and carbohydrates.
  • Vitamin – Take vitamin B6 that supports system and reduces nausea.
  • Stay away from nausea triggers – like smell of food, odors that bothers you. Get fresh air and stay away from nausea triggers.

To feel comfortable:

  • Clothes – wear lose and comfortable clothing to office. Do not wear clothes that can get stuck to your leg and make you slip or tight clothes that prevent your blood circulation.
  • Sitting – Use chair that give support to your lower back and helps your posture. Carry a cushion to work if you have a chair that is not adjustable. Use cushion support. Elevate legs while sitting for longer time to reduce swelling.
  • Standing – If your work demands standing, get a foot rest. Or consider standing on mats that support your feet. Wear comfortable shoes. Place one leg on small stool. Take break and sit on a chair in between. Avoid prolonged standing.
  • Lifting: To lift something, bend both knees. Do not lift anything that is heavy.
  • Temperature: Extreme cold or hot temperature should be avoided.

Driving to work:

  • Wear seat belt while driving.
  • Wear seat belt below belly and across hip bone.
  • Drive slowly and carefully. When you feel not up to driving, seek lift.

Overcoming fatigue:

  • Take breaks – get up from your desk and walk around.
  • Drink fluids – Drinking pregnancy friendly fluids will help. Water is the best fluid.
  • Food selection- Eat foods rich in iron, vitamins., leafy vegetables, carrots and pregnancy friendly foods is a must to overcome fatigue
  • Activities – When you feel fatigue, cut down physical activities. Take rest after your day work. Seek help for your house work
  • Sleep – go to bed early or on time. Get at least eight hours sleep. To increase blood flow sleep on the side which you feel comfortable.

Managing stress at work:

  • Talk to friend – When stressed out, It is better to talk to someone. You may have a friend at work or a co-worker who will listen to you and help you.
  • Relaxing – During breaks, definitely practice relaxing. Breathing and meditation will reduce any anxiety and stress that your body is carrying. Stretch out – practice prenatal yoga.
  • Delegate – Instead of taking all the workload on yourself, delegate the work. Take control and prioritize day to day tasks. If some work you cannot handle, let your boss or coworker know. They can fill in for you.

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Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Protect child from human trafficking

Protect Children From Child Trafficking

Your child will not understand the words freedom, safety, protection unless you explain to them clearly with simple examples. The privilege of having freedom and lovely family is a blessing. Do you know, there are 21 million people who are suffering from modern slavery called ‘human trafficking’? This include child trafficking, where child is forced labor or used for sexual exploitation.

It is essential to know how to keep your child safe from child trafficking. In US and rest of the world, foster children are at high risk for trafficking. Children who runways, homeless, economically poor, seeking love and acceptance, victim of various types of abuses tend to be at risk of human trafficking. Human traffickers target those children who are defenseless, not accompanied, vulnerable and hurting.

According to FBI human trafficking is the third largest criminal activity in the world.

According to the United Nations, trafficking involves three main elements:

·        The act – Recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of persons.

·        The means – Threat or use of force, coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power or vulnerability, or giving payments or benefits to a person in control of the victim.

·        The purpose – For exploitation, which includes exploiting the prostitution of others, sexual exploitation, forced labor, slavery or similar practices and the removal of organs.

To protect your children from such situations what parents must do?

1.      Within your home set a high standard of love. Your children should not feel lack of love and affection.

2.      Show your children that you care, concern, and help them to understand what a real relationship means.

3.      Talk about what family means and explain parents role

4.      If you are fostering children, establish communication and trust from the beginning. Do not discriminate between children.

5.      Talk and teach about social media. What is bad and good about the social media.

6.      Tell them how critical not to share personal information with strangers – on internet and outside home.

7.      Not to accept friendship from unknown individuals

8.      Have an App to monitor children activity. Know what they are doing.

9.      Not to share inappropriate photos to anybody

10.   Who are real friends and what is friendship means – let them understand with simple examples the meaning of friendship. A stranger whom you met yesterday or on social media is not a real friend.

11.   Do not forget to ask about everyday activities and whom did the child spoke to

12.   Be vigilant about the individual who takes extra interest in your child

13.   In your child’s interest, ask questions about the activities, participation and with whom they are interacting with.

14.   Track children movement when they step out with friends

15.   Be familiar with all day-to-day activities of children and review child’s schedule

16.   Make sure child knows – emergency number, home address, parents and guardian contact

17.   Tell them, if anybody scoops them to scream, kick, make noise, bite and fight. Run to safety. If a stranger approaches, it is okay to be rude and move away.

In addition to above precautions and tips, explain child about human/child trafficking. At first glance, child might not be able to understand what it is. Talking about it often will help them to be cautious about their surroundings and when there is a doubt, they will be alert.

References:

Homepage

https://www.savethechildren.org/

https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-human-trafficking-day

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Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: January 11, 2023
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Home Remedies For Stomach Worms

Intestinal worms are a common problem from which thousands of people suffer. Having parasites in stomach could lead to weight loss, loss of appetite, vomiting and constant tiredness. These worms live as parasites in intestinal wall and interfere in our health causing many discomfort.

Reasons for worms’ infestation in our systems are

  • Eating raw meat
  • Eating unwashed soiled vegetables
  • Unhygienic environment,
  • Drinking contaminated water
  • Improper sanitation
  • Weakened immune system

Presence of intestinal worms can lead to weight loss, abdominal pain, bloating, gas stomach ache,  fatigue etc. These worms are common both in children and adults. Intestinal worms can cause serious health issues in pregnant women.  Many over the counter top medicines are available to get rid of the worms. It is highly recommended to take at least once a year one of these medicines to get rid of  parasites from the system. Sometimes home remedies can also help without causing any side effects and help to take out tapeworms, pinworms, whipworm, fluke worms from the intestine. These simple home remedies are listed below.

  • Neem leaves: Biting and chewing fresh neem leaves helps to get rid of worms. Neems are generally known for their antimicrobial properties. Healthy neem leaves can be chewed or paste made of the leaves can be consumed morning in empty stomach.
  • Garlic: Garlic has pungent odor. Eating raw garlic in empty stomach followed by drinking glass of water acts on stomach worms.  Drinking garlic tea also helpful.
  • Other herbs: Herbs like anise, curled mint, black walnuts, barberry are good remedies to stop growth of the worms in stomach. Tincture extracts of these herbs with alcohol or glycerin, powdered form – all are helpful remedies.
  • Pumpkin seeds: Presence of a chemical called cucurbitacin in pumpkin seeds has a different effect on worms. This chemical paralyses the works. Grind few pumpkin seeds with coconut and water. Drink this liquid in empty stomach before morning coffee/tea for about a week.
  • Papaya and seeds of papaya: Unripen papaya is highly recommended for treating intestinal worms. Cut raw papaya, add a tsp of honey and glass of warm milk and blend like smoothie and drink in empty stomach. Likewise, consuming a mixture of papaya seeds and honey clears stool with parasites. To flush the system drink warm water.
  • Beets, carrots, and pomegranate: including beets and carrots in daily diet is good for removing intestine worms. You can make beet juice, carrot juice, carrot salad to include in your daily diet.
  • Pomegranate: Drinking pomegranate juice without sugar or eating pomegranate is good for this condition. Prepare paste of pomegranate skin, add little honey, and consume.
  • Probiotics: Probiotics like yogurt help keep digestive tract health. It keeps stomach flora in balance.
  • Turmeric: Add a teaspoon of turmeric to a glass of buttermilk and mix well. Drinking this daily will hep to get rid of worms.
  • Healthy immune system: Include foods rich in vitamin D, Vitamin C, and zinc in your diet. Take Vitamin supplements to fulfill your daily needs. Compromised immune system will invite sickness. It will become difficult to get rid of parasites if you have weakened immune system. Learn to strengthen immune system.
  • Diet: Go for simple carbohydrates and less fat foods. Avoid sugar and sweets. Such foods support growth of the worms.

It is recommended to take medicines to avoid growth of intestinal worms. If you have a weakened immune system due to surgery or age or stress and exposed to such conditions where parasites can get into your system, then chances of getting parasite infestation is high. In such cases avoid traveling, watch for poor sanitation and poor hygiene as these places harbor intestinal parasites. Practice washing fruits, vegetables, and your hands thoroughly before eating food.

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Learn To Take Care Of Your Yoga Mat

Now a days yoga mats come in various types of materials, styles, and colors.  Keeping yoga mats clean is essential to avoid getting sick. Those who practice yoga must know what type of yoga mat they have and how to take care. Another reason to learn how to clean and store yoga mat is, most of the yoga mats are expensive.

The common mistakes we make with any types of yoga mats are

  1. Improper storage
  2. Tossing yoga mat on the floor or in the corner
  3. Improper folding
  4. Wearing shoe on the mat and not cleaning
  5. Using harsh chemicals for cleaning
  6. Not cleaning regularly
  7. Using cheap mats that need frequent replacement

To extend the lifespan of yoga mats it is essential to understand what material your yoga mat is made of. Generally, the manufacturing label will explain the material and give care instructions. The four common yoga mat types are:

  • PVC mats: these materials are durable and easy to clean. You can soak and wash them using soap. If it is a closed cell mat, which means it doesn’t contain polyurethane layer coating on PVC then you can use certain chemicals like alcohol to wipe the mat. Polyurethane absorbs certain chemicals and damages the mat. However, remember that some PVC mats if damaged, are not easy to dispose.
  • Natural rubber mats: These mats give more cushion for the body. It is easy to clean natural rubber material and have more demand. People who are allergic to latex should avoid using rubber mats.
  • TPE mats: TPE stands for thermoplastic elastomers. These mats have similar properties as PVC and silicone. These are durable and are recommended for yoga next to natural rubber mats.
  • Cork mats: Cork mats are known as anti-slippery mats.  These are sustainable. non-toxic, durable, and cushioned, perfect for all types of yoga poses. Cork mats are non-foldable and can be pricy too.

How to clean, wash and store the mats?

The more you practice yoga, you might need to wash mats more regularly. The more you soil the mat, washing thoroughly helps to keep you safe. If you are practicing yoga every day, then wipe the mat after practice and wash the mat once a week.

If you are hand washing:

  • Soak the mat in dish soap liquid or mild detergent for half an hour to one hour.
  • Use a soft cloth and brush the surface (do not use harsh brush).
  • Rinse in warm water
  • Hang the mat to drain excess water and dry off

If you are using machine:

  • Use light cycle, gentle wash, or quick wash option.
  • Use mild detergent.
  • Instead of using dryer to dry the mat, hand the mat outside in Sun.

Using white vinegar and water liquid wipe: After yoga session clean the surface to remove sweat and soil. If not the bacteria and other microorganism will cause issues. Use equal part of white vinegar and water spray and wipe with microfiber cloth. Wipe gently from top to bottom so that there is no damage to mat. Air dry after wiping the mat then role it.

Wipe your hands and feet before stepping on the mat: It is good to practice yoga in barefoot. Wearing shoe is not recommended for yoga practice as the poses are challenging and need balancing. Also, shoes can spoil the mat. Before stepping on mat, wipe your feet and clean hands. For those poses that you need to lay down on the mat, place a towel on the mat and then lay down.

Storing yoga mat: Use yoga mat hanger, basket, or bag to store the mat. Before storing make sure the mat is dry. Air out the mat regularly.  Some people immediately after the yoga practice role and store mat in the yoga bag. It is good to wipe the sweat and dirt and then store the mat in the bag. At home you can wipe the mat and hang it in rack or hanger. These precautions help to keep mat dry and clean.

Read manufacturing instructions to clean the material. General steps to clean the mats are:

Avoid sharing your mat with others. In case you must share, wipe or wash the mat before you use. Taking care of yoga mat makes it lost for long time and practicing on clean yoga mat gives a sense of happiness and energizes the body.

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Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: January 10, 2023
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Millet sweet and spicy pongal recipe

Foxtail Millet Sweet And Spicy Pongal Recipe For #IMY2023 Pongal Day

This year is International Millet Year.  All varieties of millets that we come across are much nutritious than we think. One of the common millet Foxtail Millets (also called Kangni in India) tastes better with different types of recipes. This Pongal try foxtail millet pongal. Like other millets this also provides less glycemic index, good for diabetes, for heart and nervous system, boosts immunity and is rich in both zinc and magnesium along with fiber. The yellow color, oval shape foxtail millet is easy to cook!  

Spicy Foxtail Millet Pongal recipe

Ingredients:

  1. Foxtail Millet – 1.5 cup
  2. Moong dal – 2 cups
  3. Cumin – 1.5 tsp
  4. Pepper – 1 tsp
  5. Ghee – 3 Tbsp
  6. Asafetida – pinch
  7. Cashew – 10.12
  8. Cilantro – ½ cup (chopped)
  9. Curry leaves – few
  10. Ginger – 2 tsp (grated or finely chopped)
  11. Salt
  12. Green chili -2 (optional)

Preparation:

  1. Roast moong dal to golden brown color on low flame. Allow it to cool and rinse in water.
  2. Rinse foxtail millet in water
  3. Pressure cook both moong dal and millet together on medium heat for 4-5 whistles
  4. Allow pressure to release.
  5. Place a deep cooking vessel on medium heat. Add ghee. To heated ghee add cumin seeds, black pepper (crushed or whole),  cashew and roast. Add green chili, ginger and hing.
  6. Transfer the cooked millet-dal mix to the tampering and mix well. If the consistency is too thick add little more water. Add required amount of salt and continue mixing on low flame.
  7. Remove the Pongal from heat, sprinkle chopped cilantro.
  8. Serve hot Pongal with coconut chutney.

Sweet Foxtail Millet Pongal recipe

Ingredients:

  1. Foxtail millet – 1.5 cup
  2. Moong dal – 2 cups
  3. Ghee – 3 Tbsp
  4. Jaggery – 1.5 cups
  5. Clove – 2-3
  6. Cardamom – ½ tsp
  7. Raisin – few
  8. Cashew – few

Preparation:

  1. Roast moong dal to golden brown color on low flame. Allow it to cool and rinse in water.
  2. Rinse foxtail millet in water
  3. Pressure cook both moong dal and millet together on medium heat for 4-5 whistles
  4. Allow pressure to release.
  5. In a vessel dissolve jaggery in one cup water and place it on medium heat. As the jaggery water starts thickening,  add cardamom powder. Transfer millet -dal mix to jaggery water and slowly mix well. Keep it aside.
  6. Place a frying pan on medium heat, add ghee. To heated ghee add cashew and clove. Once cashew turns golden brown, add raisin. Transfer this content to millet-dal mix and heat it on low flame. If needed add one more tbsp of ghee.
  7. Serve hot sweet millet Pongal along with spicy millet Pongal.

Image credit:

https://in.pinterest.com/pin/854206254301928899/ (spicy Pongal)

https://in.pinterest.com/pin/155233518382173330/ (sweet Pongal)

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Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: January 9, 2023
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International year of Millets

Millet Mindfulness- International Year Of Millets 2023  #IYM2023  #YearofMillets

United Nations declared Year 2023 as the year of Millets.  Millets are grown and used as daily foods in Asia, Africa, some parts of Europe, rest of the world not that familiar with millets. To introduce the nutrition value, food security and adoptability to various weather conditions this year declared as year of millets. This is the #YearofMillets.

How does millet benefit agriculture & food security?

  • These are climate-resilient crop
  • Tolerate dry weather conditions and reduces soil degradation
  • Can be vital in improving food & nutrition security

Millets are known as Nutri cereals. Compared to wheat, corn and rice millets exhibit much more nutrition value and considered to be best for health of both humans and animals. In fact, Millets are best choice for mother and young ones. Millets are the first plants that are domesticated on earth and are traditional staple foods of millions in Africa and Asia.  Millets are adoptable to adverse climate conditions and show resistant to many diseases and pests.

The diverse groups of Millets encompass pearl millet, finger millet, barnyard, little millet, kodo millet, proso, black & white falno, Job’s tears, teff, Raishan sorghum , little millet -more than 16 varieties.  India which is a major production of millets following millets are produced and exported –Sorghum (Jowar), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Finger Millet (Ragi) Minor Millets (Kangani), Proso Millet (Cheena), Kodo Millet (Kodo), Barnyard Millet (Sawa/Sanwa/Jhangora), Little Millet (Kutki), Two Pseudo Millets (BuckWheat/Kuttu), Ameranthus (Chaulai) and Brown Top Millet.

Mindfulness Millets- India’s proposal to mark the International Year of Millets (IYM):

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, organized an opening ceremony for the International Year of Millets – 2023 (IYM2023) in Rome, Italy. An Indian delegation led by Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State, Agriculture & Farmers and other senior officials were present at the opening ceremony. During the event, India’s ceremonial message by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was conveyed by Karandlaje. PM Modi complimented the United Nations for declaring the Year 2023 as the International Year of Millets. PM, through his message, thanked the global community for supporting India’s proposal to mark the International Year of Millets (IYM). It was mentioned that Millets are good for the consumer, cultivator, and climate.

 United Nation has put forth importance of millets in six points (From UN)

1. The sustainable cultivation of millets can support climate-resilient agriculture SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land)

• Millets are often referred to as climate-resilient crops because they can grow on arid lands with minimal inputs and maintenance, are tolerant or resistant to diseases and pests and are more resilient to climate shocks than other cereals.

• Including and/or expanding the production of millets in national agricultural systems can support the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life.

2. The sustainable production of millets can fight hunger and contribute to food security and nutrition SDG 2 (End Hunger)

• In arid areas, millets are very often the only crops that can be harvested in the dry season and are a crucial part of the household food basket. Millets can help to overcome food scarcity in difficult periods, therefore contributing to the food security and nutrition of vulnerable populations.

• Millets can grow in very poor and fertile soils in dryland conditions and do not heavily deplete soil nutrients. By providing land cover in arid areas, they reduce further soil degradation and  help support biodiversity and sustainable land restoration.

3. Millets can be an important part of a healthy diet SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being)

• Millets are good sources of minerals, dietary fiber, antioxidants and protein. With a low glycemic index, they are a good option for people with high-blood sugar. Millets are also gluten-free and an excellent and cost-effective source of iron for iron-deficient diets.

• As whole grains, each variety of millets provide different amounts and types of fiber. Dietary fiber has a role in regulating bowel function, blood sugar and lipids, and satiation.

4. Greater consumption of millets can offer opportunities to smallholder farmers to improve their livelihoods SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

• The production of millets and the demand for them has declined as other cereals such as wheat, maize or rice became a dietary preference. By promoting millets and regaining market opportunities, additional sources of revenue can be created for smallholders and in the food sector, boosting economic growth.

• Millets were among the first plants to be domesticated and for centuries, they have been an important food for hundreds of millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. They are deeply rooted in Indigenous Peoples’ culture and traditions and therefore a strategic crop to guarantee food security in areas where they are culturally relevant.

5. Proper handling of millets is key to maintaining their high quality and nutritional benefits SDG 2 (End Hunger) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being)

• Timely harvesting ensures good grain quality followed by threshing to remove grains from the stalks. Controlled mechanized processes for the dehusking of millets, at any scale, are more efficient than manual dehusking, as they reduce losses from spillage and provide clean intact grains that are ready for market. Smallholders and supply chain holders benefit accordingly from better incomes and reduced drudgery.

• Innovative agro-processing, especially in the production of nutritious foods, could target both traditional and non-traditional markets such as youth, urban consumers, tourists etc. This value addition could lead to market expansion, and increased food and nutrition security and incomes for smallholder farmers.

6. Greater trade in millets can improve the diversity of the global food system SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 12 (Sustainable Consumption and Production)

• Millets, including sorghum, account for less than 3% of the global grains trade. With the need to improve the resilience of global trade and its ability to respond to sudden changes in the food grain market, millets are a valuable option to increase output diversity and mitigate risks related to production shocks.

• Market structure and transparency, in relation to volumes and prices of millets, are key elements to ensure stability and sustainability. It is important to ensure that millet traders benefit from the same tools as other grain traders, such as digitalization, which could boost the added value of millet along the grains value chain and consequently provide more revenue opportunities for producers.

India is one of the leading producers of millets in the world with an estimated share of around 41 percent in the global production. India’s top five millet producing states are Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. Share of export of millets is nearly 1% of the total millet production.

  • India’s major millet exporting countries : U.A.E, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Oman, Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen, U.K and U.S.A. The varieties -Bajra, Ragi, Canary, Jawar, and Buckwheat.
  • The major millet importing countries in the world : Indonesia, Belgium, Japan, Germany, Mexico, Italy, the U.S.A, United Kingdom, Brazil and The Netherlands.
  • It is estimated that the millets market is set to grow from its current market value of more than USD 9 billion to over USD 12 billion by 2025.

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Psoriasis is a chronic condition occurs in people due to several reasons including an overactive immune system. Sometimes chronic body inflammation might cause psoriasis symptoms like red plaques, itchiness, red skin spots on skin surface.

There is no cure psoriasis but there are different ways to control the condition. In psoriasis excess skin inflammation that happens due to overactive immune system, and it forces body to produce new skin cells in faster rate than normal skin cells. Accumulation or piling up of skin cells on surface makes it unable for shed quickly causing scaling and plaques. The inflammation that happens deep down in the body contributes to the appearance on skin surface. This will appear red, itchy, flaky, raised, silvery or inflamed.

Psoriasis can be triggered by consuming Nightshade plant vegetables like eggplant, chilis, it could be due to stress, infection, weather, injury to skin.

Treatment: Avoiding high calorie foods, gluten containing food, dairy and red meat, nightshade family fruits and vegetables, alcohol could help. Consuming turmeric, fresh fruits, including stomach friendly spices, omega 3 fats, Vitamins D, B12 are recommended for psoriasis. Reducing excess body weight is critical to stay away from psoriasis.

References: https://healthylife.werindia.com/health-tips/food-choice-for-psoriasis-condition

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Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: January 6, 2023
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that mostly affects joints and lost long. This condition causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints. It is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the healthy joint tissues.

In women with aging hormonal level will go up and down causing imbalance. This imbalance in hormones play major role in onset of RA. With hormonal level going up and down RA symptoms waxes and wanes with periods of flare-ups along with periods of remission.

According to data, nearly 75% of those with RA are women, who typically develop the condition between ages 30 and 50, younger than when men typically get the disease.

Symptoms: RA affects the lining of the joints, which damages the tissue that covers the ends of the bones in a joint. It occurs in a symmetrical pattern, meaning that if one knee or hand has the condition, the other hand or knee too. It affects the whole-body joints -wrist, hands, feet, spine, knees, and jaw. Condition can cause fatigue, occasional fevers, and a loss of appetite that results in weight loss. In addition, it can also affect other organs such as the heart, lungs, blood, nerves, eyes, and skin.

How to deal with Rheumatoid arthritis? Click here to learn more

References: www.healthylife.werindia.com

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