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Hypocalcemia does not occur in breast-fed infants


Hypocalcemia does not occur in breast-fed infants because of the lower phosphate content of breast milk compared to formula; breast milk has about 140 mg/L of phosphorus and current standard formula has at least twice as much phosphorus.

The inappropriate use in a neonate of whole cow's milk, which has 956 mg/L of phosphorus, can cause hyperphosphatemia and secondary hypocalcemia.


Smoking can increase the risk of non-small cell lung cancer



Smoking cigarettes, pipes, or cigars is the most common cause of lung cancer. The earlier in life a person starts smoking, the more often a person smokes, and the more years a person smokes, the greater the risk of lung cancer. If a person has stopped smoking, the risk becomes lower as the years pass.

Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesn’t mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your doctor if you think you may be at risk.

Risk factors for lung cancer include the following:
-Smoking cigarettes, pipes, or cigars, now or in the past.
-Being exposed to second-hand smoke.
-Being treated with radiation therapy to the breast or chest.
-Being exposed to asbestos, radon, chromium, nickel, arsenic, soot, or tar.
-Living where there is air pollution.
-When smoking is combined with other risk factors, the risk of lung cancer is increased.

Possible signs of non-small cell lung cancer include a cough that doesn't go away and shortness of breath.
Sometimes lung cancer does not cause any symptoms and is found during a chest x-ray done for another condition. Symptoms may be caused by lung cancer or by other conditions.

Check with your doctor if you have any of the following problems:
Chest discomfort or pain.
A cough that doesn’t go away or gets worse over time.
Trouble breathing.
Wheezing.
Blood in sputum (mucus coughed up from the lungs).
Hoarseness.
Loss of appetite.
Weight loss for no known reason.
Feeling very tired.
Trouble swallowing.
Swelling in the face and/or veins in the neck.


WARNING: Please dont completely rely on informations available online. Kindly visit your doctor if you have any health issues.

The major risk factors for glaucoma


-Age over 45 years

-Family history of glaucoma

-Black racial ancestry

-Diabetes

-History of elevated intraocular pressure

-Nearsightedness (high degree of myopia), which is the inability to see distant objects clearly

-History of injury to the eye

-Use of cortisone (steroids), either in the eye or systemically (orally or injected)

-Farsightedness (hyperopia), which is seeing distant objects better than close ones (Farsighted people may have narrow drainage angles, which predispose them to acute [sudden] attacks of angle-closure glaucoma.)

You are Blessed with a Loving MOM


Your Mother carried you inside of her womb for nine whole months, she felt sick for months with nausea, then she watched her feet swell and her skin stretch and tear. She struggled to climb stairs, she got breathless quickly and even a simple task like putting her shoes on was a huge struggle for her. She suffered many sleepless nights while you kicked and squirmed inside of her and while you demanded that she scoffed junk at 3am, she then went through EXCRUCIATING PAIN to bring you into this world. She became your nurse, your chef, your maid, your chauffeur, your biggest fan, your teacher, your agony aunt and your best friend. She's struggled for you, cried over you, fought for you, put herself second for you, hoped the best for you and has driven herself insane with worry for you but never has she asked for anything in return because she loves you and did it all on love alone! Most of us take our Mums for granted but there are people who have lost or have never even seen theirs. If you have a loving Mother who did all of this for you, you are very lucky, never devalue her worth because one day, you'll wish you hadn't!
"You are blessed with a Loving MOM....  YOUR MOM...  "

Foods that Boost your Brain and Memory


1. Almonds– increase blood flow to the brain

2. Blueberries – improve learning and motor skills

3. Walnuts — high in omega 3

4. Brussels sprouts — has tryptophan which converts to seroten in brain health

5. Broccoli — assists in brain functioning

6. Cauliflower — assists in cleansing white matter in brain

7. Ginger – anti inflammatory

8. Apples – power food for mind , body & emotions

9. Watermelon- targets brain function

10. Cabbage – help in lowering risk of brain, lung & prostate cancer

11. Lettuce – helps increase blood flow to the brain

12. Rockmelon – supports the brain

13. Pine Nuts — stimulate brain activity

Home Remedies To Whiten Buttocks

Whiten Buttocks
Whiten Buttocks

• Lemon
Lemon slice can be applied on the dark butt to whiten it. It acts as a natural bleaching agent. Massage the skin with lemon or its juice and then leave for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and scrub gently with a loofah.
• Yogurt
You can mix yogurt with sandalwood powder and apply it on your butt and inner thighs. Let it dry and then rinse with cold water.
• Orange Peels
Dry orange peels and ground a fine powder. Mix it with milk and scrub the buttocks. It removes dead skin cells and exfoliates the skin.
• Vitamin E
You can mix Vitamin E capsules with milk and massage on the butt. Massage for 10 minutes and then rinse with cold water. Do it once a week.
• Milk
Massaging your dark butt with milk is another effective home remedy that can whiten it naturally. Massage your butt with milk for 15 minutes before taking bath. Do it thrice a week to whiten dark butt.
• Apple Cider Vinegar
This is another home remedy that works wonders! You can whiten your butt by mixing apple cider vinegar with oatmeal and castor oil. Massage your butt and inner thighs for 10 minutes. Leave for 20 minutes and rinse with cold water.
• Turmeric
The natural spice has many beauty benefits which also includes whitening dark skin. Mix turmeric with milk or yogurt and apply it thrice every week to get white butt.
• Aloe Vera Gel
Massage your dark butt with aloe vera gel to whiten it. If you suffer from butt acne, then this home remedy serves dual benefits!