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What are various health problems sitting continuously for long hours in front of computers.

Sitting continuously for long hours in front of computers is responsible for various health problems including weak eyesight and stress. I am frequent computer user. Of course it’s interesting to know how danger for my health computer can be.

- Lower Back Pain : Wrong type of chair or desk, Right chair an desk but wrong posture, Sitting on the edge of the chair, sitting with all the weight on one buttock by sitting cross legged.
Corrective Measures: Always go for a chair that has a mechanism for lowering and raising the height of the backrest. Never buy a computer chair that has arms rest.
- Neck Pain : While typing when one is moving the neck up and down, left and right too much it causes neck pain.
Corrective Measures: A document holder is a must to restrict neck movement. Take opticians advice and go for special glasses that you can use while in front of the computer. Screen’s height should be adjusted parallel to eyesight – not too high and not too low.
- Hurting Hands : Your hand and wrist ache after working at the computer all day, and they sometimes start feeling numb. It is really important to give your fingers, wrists and hands a break from resting on the keyboard all day. A tennis ball is a great way to do this.
- Strain In the Eyes : Glare from monitor, sun glare directly coming in straight on to the monitor from windows, lighting arrangement of the room are some causes that put strain on the eyes.
Corrective Measures: The correct thing to do is to place the computer table between lights and not directly under them. The best alternative is to switch off the overhead light and switch on the angle poise lamp.
- Many people suffer from structural problems related to the physical stress of sitting incorrectly, or for too long in front of their computers.
- Many people suffer from structural problems related to the physical stress of sitting incorrectly, or for too long in front of their computers. So there are chances you’ve experienced a fair amount of computer stress, from minor frustrations here and there to a virtual visit to computer hell.
- Take a break for 10 minutes after every uninterrupted 60 minutes of computer work. Short, frequent breaks are more beneficial than occasional, longer breaks.

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How can we prevent and diagnose Osteoporosis

To reach optimal peak bone mass and continue building new bone tissue as you age, you should consider several factors.
- Calcium: An inadequate supply of calcium over a lifetime contributes to the development of osteoporosis. Food sources of calcium include low-fat dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream; dark green, leafy vegetables, such as broccoli, collard greens, bok choy, and spinach; sardines and salmon with bones; tofu; almonds; and foods fortified with calcium, such as orange juice, cereals, and breads.
- Vitamin D: Vitamin D plays an important role in calcium absorption and bone health. It is synthesized in the skin through exposure to sunlight. Food sources of vitamin D include egg yolks, saltwater fish, and liver.
- Smoking: Women who smoke have lower levels of estrogen compared with nonsmokers, and they often go through menopause earlier. Smokers also may absorb less calcium from their diets.
- Exercise: Like muscle, bone is living tissue that responds to exercise by becoming stronger. Weight-bearing exercise is the best for your bones because it forces you to work against gravity.
- Alcohol: Regular consumption of 2 to 3 ounces a day of alcohol may be damaging to the skeleton, even in young women and men.
- Medications that cause bone loss: The long-term use of glucocorticoids (medications prescribed for a wide range of diseases, including arthritis, asthma, Crohn’s disease, lupus, and other diseases of the lungs, kidneys, and liver) can lead to a loss of bone density and fracture.

Diagnosis of Osteoporosis

Women who have had a fracture due to fragility are diagnosed with severe osteoporosis and have a high risk for another fracture. Early diagnosis can prevent fractures and slow deterioration of bone tissue.
If the doctor suspects osteoporosis, a bone scan would be suggested. – A common test that measures bone density is called a dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). This test measures the density of the bones in your hips, spine and wrist, which are all places likely to be affected by osteoporosis.
- Quantitative computed tomography (QCT) measures bone density in the hip and spine and produces a three-dimensional image that shows true volume density. QCT has the capacity to isolate an area for testing. The radiation level in QCT is 10 times higher than in DEXA.
- Peripheral bone density testing uses ultrasound to identify bone loss in a localized area such as the heel or hand.
Doctor may also order an ultrasound or a computerized tomography (CT) scan to help check the density of your bones.

Backache – Home Remedy

BACKACHE

Backache, also known as back pain, or dorsopathy, is a nonspecific term used to describe discomfort or a pain in the region of the back or spine. It is one of the most common complain among humans.
The back pain may come from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. The main causes of back pain are muscular tension, straining of joints, poor posture, and incorrect nutrition. Acute or chronic illness like kidney problem, female disorders, influenza, and arthritis may also lead to back ache.
When standing:

For prolonged standing in one position, raise one foot on a platform or stool.
When sitting:

Put a cushion in the hollow of your back if your chair has poor back support.

When sleeping:

• Sleep on a firm mattress.
• Avoid sleeping face down.
• Sleep lying on your back or on your side with one knee slightly bent.

Home Remedies:

• Prepare oil from garlic (fry 10 cloves of garlic in 60ml of oil till they are brown). After oil is cooled, apply on back and allow to remain for 3-4hrs and continue for 15 days.
• Juice of lemon mixed with common salt should be taken twice a day.
• About 2,000mg of Vitamin C should be taken by patient during back ache.
• Application of raw potato especially in lower back has been found very effective.
• Yoga and exercise are very beneficial in the treatment of back ache.
Lie on back, raise legs, hold breadth, after a while bring legs down while exhaling.
• Cook oats to mash with vinegar and apply.
• Boil cabbage leaves in milk until a jelly is formed, spread on cloth and apply and leave overnight.