5 EXERCISES FOR KNEE PAIN

Knee pain is one of the most common problems which one faces. The knees actually bear almost total weight of our body throughout our lifetime. Hence it becomes weaker by the day. Special care is essential for this joint. Here are some very easy exercises which would keep the knees healthy and prevent pain. 

Straight Leg Raise

Straight Leg Raise -  Lie on the floor. Keep hands straight parallel to the body on the floor. Bend left knee. Lift the right leg straight, toes pointed. Pause. Lower the right leg to the ground, repeat the process with the left leg. Make a set of 10 repetitions for each leg. Do 3 sets at least.

Pillow Squeeze

Pillow Squeeze - Lie down on the floor. Fold knees, feet on the floor. Place a pillow between the knees. Squeeze the knees together, pressing the pillow. Hold for 5-10 seconds. Make each set of 10 repetitions, and do at least 3 sets.

Heel Raise

Heel Raise - Stand straight. Take support by holding a chair or the wall. Lift your heels off the ground and rise up on the toes of both feet. Hold for 3-5 seconds. Lower the heels slowly. Do 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions.

Leg Lifts

Leg lifts - Lie on your right side. Use right hand to support the head and left hand to balance. Keeping the top leg straight, lift it up slowly as far as you are comfortable. Hold for 5 secs and lower. Do 10 repetitions. And then switch side. Repeat the whole process for 4 sets ( 2 sets for each leg).

Stand Up and Sit Down

Stand Up and Sit Down - Take a chair. Keep a cushion or a pillow on it. Sit on it with feet flat. Stand up slowly, hold for a few seconds, and slowly sit down again. Repeat for about 5 to 10 times.

HOW OMEGA-3 IS HEALTHY FOR JOINTS?

Omega-3 fatty acids have been proved to be really a beneficial ingredient for the wholesome health of an individual. Different scientific researches and studies have confirmed the usefulness of Omega-3.

The major benefit of Omega-3 is related to our heart. It is a well proven fact that it keeps the heart healthy. One study of heart attack survivors showed that if they took one gram of Omega-3 daily in a capsule, they lowered their risk of heart disease by 25 percent. Omega-3 fats also lower blood triglycerides, reduce abnormal heart rhythm and the incidence of stroke.

The next benefit is about the joints. Omega-3 improves bone health to a large extent. In joint pain related problems it works quite well. There’s also strong evidence that it counters inflammatory diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis and Crohn’s disease. It is seen that there is a gradual trend of more and more portion of the population getting affected by joint pain related problems. Hence Omega 3 proves to be quite helpful in this regard.

Other research indicates that Omega-3s might help to counter depression. Some effects of it have also been felt in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

So these are the benefits of Omega-3.Now lets come to the sources. Oily fish is by far the most significant source of Omega-3, like mackerel, sardines, salmon etc. Other than fish oil, nuts and vegetable oils are also good sources of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Hence it’s not very tough to get Omega-3 in a good amount. It should be consumed either in food or supplement form according to the doctor’s advice. Actually, Omega- 3 products may interact with drugs that also have a “blood-thinning” effect, hence consulting a doctor before starting regular intake of omega-3 is necessary.

HOW TO KEEP BONES HEALTHY

• Including Calcium in diet- The recommended dietary allowance of calcium for men is about 1000mg and for women is 1200mg approx per day. Also general people under 50 should get minimum of 1,000 mg of calcium per day. People over 50 should consume 1,200 mg. This is the most necessary nutrient for keeping the bones healthy. Calcium rich sources include dairy products, almonds, broccoli, kale, canned salmon with bones, sardines and soy products. Also many calcium supplements are available in the market, but don’t forget to consult the doctor before taking any medicinal supplements.

• Vitamin D as a part of daily diet- To absorb calcium, the body needs vitamin D. The daily dose for 19 to 70 years is 600 units. The best source of Vitamin D is getting out in the sun, especially early in the morning. Rich sources of Vitamin-D includes oysters, eggs, shrimps, oily fish such as tuna and sardines, egg yolks and fortified milk. Also Vitamin K is useful in directing the calcium to the bones.

• Exercising without failure- Bone density and bone strength is greatly improved with regular exercise. Weight-bearing exercises such as walking, jogging, climbing stairs etc. can help in building strong bones. Exercises are also fruitful in slowing down bone loss.

• Avoiding tobacco and alcohol consumption-Tobacco use is said to be contributing in the weakening of bones. Similarly daily consumption of alcoholic drinks increases the risk of osteoporosis, possibly because alcohol can interfere with the body's ability to absorb calcium. Hence, avoiding tobacco and alcohol is absolutely necessary not only for keeping bones healthy, but also for being healthy overall.

EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR JOINT PAIN DUE TO HYPOTHYROIDISM:

Joint Pain is fast becoming a universal problem and all ages of people are affected by it. There are various reasons behind this problem. People suffering from hypothyroidism have a great tendency to experience joint related problems. Hypothyroidism is also associated with symptoms like muscle stiffness, tenderness and aching. These mainly happen because of the inability of thyroid glands to produce sufficient amount of thyroxine.

Pain is not the only unwanted side effect of hypothyroidism; the associated symptoms can range from mild to severe, for instance Myopathy, is a disease that affects the muscular system of the body, which could end up resulting in joint pain, swelling and tenderness throughout the body. Another risk associated with an underactive thyroid is the potential to develop Rheumatoid Arthritis, especially if the condition is ignored for long periods of time, or if it is not handled correctly. The areas of the body that are more susceptible to symptoms of pain and discomfort include the joints especially of hands and feet, which could become very tender and possibly too painful.
Painkillers may help in relieving the painful symptoms; although, this is just a temporary treatment. The most effective manner of avoiding some of the more common symptoms of this issue is to treat the problem itself, and not the symptoms.
Recently the world has seen great innovative treatment procedures for various pain related issues, the most important among which is Class IV LASER or TECAR therapy. These help in providing fast relief of pain and spasm in the muscle. Food supplement is very helpful in supplying required amount of deficient nutrients to the body for keeping the muscles and bones healthy. Homoeopathy which is the 2^nd most practised medical system in the world is very effective in treating joint pain safely.
Zilaxo Advanced Pain Solution combines these three procedures to treat all types of joint pain in the most efficacious, side effect free and advanced manner.

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TAKE ACTIONS BEFORE ITS TOO LATE

We are living in the age where career is the topmost priority for most of the individuals. Family matters and personal life have become secondary. People spend most of their time in their workplace sitting in front of the computers. They exceed the maximum limit they should spend sitting. Apart from that, today’s highly sedentary lifestyle and lack of proper exercises makes our body further vulnerable to all kinds of diseases. And at the top of the list are joint pain, stiffness, and muscle cramps. Hence at a very young age people are falling prey to these diseases which were previously seen mostly among the older people.

Sitting at a stretch for 6 hours has several side effects. Risk of heart disease increases by up to 64 percent. Also risk for certain types of cancer goes up. Even problems like depression, metabolic syndromes, obesity, and diabetes may happen due to prolonged sitting.

Again with sitting at a place, people continuously have tea/coffee or snacks. Many have a very heavy lunch. Without proper movement and exercises, these result in obesity.

It’s very common that working people sitting in the same place looking at the computer often experience cervical or lumbar spondylosis, backache, or stiffness of joints. If actions are not taken at the right time, the problem can become incurable. Also several other complications may arise which obstructs the normal way of life.

So now, what should be done to avoid these adverse effects? First of all sitting at a place for a long time should be avoided. At least getting up once in an hour, walking a little bit or stretching is a must. Also doing at least 30 minutes of exercise 6 days a week is necessary.

Eating healthy diet and avoiding junk food are also things that are important for everyone.

Most importantly whenever early symptoms of such diseases or even minor pain are observed, consulting a specialist should be done without failure.

It’s not far away that majority of the working population would be affected with joint pain and other diseases. So it is time that we take whatever caution is possible to establish a healthy society.

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BRING BACK HEALTH & HAPPINESS IN OUR MOTHER'S LIFE!

Every individual on this earth, if owes anything to someone, is undoubtedly to his/her mother. The reason we are here, and doing whatever we can is due to that one person who held us in her womb for 9 months, gave birth, and then brought us up till we could take care of ourselves. And even after we are self sufficient she did not stop expressing her concern about us.

Giving up her own hobbies and dreams, so that our childhood doesn’t become deficient of proper care, is one of the things only she could do. Also spending night after night sleeplessly, sitting beside our head because we were ill, is also something no one else but she would do. The person carrying us for 9 months, bringing us up and completely devoting her life to our solicitude surely deserves to be taken care of in every aspect possible.

One of the things least taken care of, is her health. She not only ignores maintaining her health, but also exerts more than what she should, just to make things better for her family.

When we are busy in our offices thinking about nothing but our personal growth, she might be spending distressful hours at home suffering from acute joint pain. When we give most of our time to our business thinking ways to increase our profit, she might be facing extreme mood swings, depression and aloofness. We might be at the college having fun with our friends, chilling around, when she is crying because of extreme headache due to the sleepless nights.

These are the most common problems which a woman of this age may go through. There are plenty of other problems too. But we don’t even try to know, leave apart solving these problems. Time has come to wake up, give her the best we can to her. She devoted her life for us; let us do our bid so that she remains healthy and happy.

Zilaxo Advanced Pain Solution pays its homage to all the Mothers on this auspicious occasion of Mother’s Day, and devotes itself to the task of promoting the overall health of every Mother, and keeping them fit and happy.

On this occasion of mothers’ day, let’s bring a change in the usual routine of ignoring the most important person in our life. Let’s start taking care of all her needs, and prevent any health issues she might face.

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DONATE GENEROUSLY FOR NEPAL QUAKE VICTIMS

It is said that no matter how much development and advancement mankind may achieve, it remains helpless in front of Nature’s fury. This was reconfirmed on 25^th April 2015 when a severe earthquake devastated and shattered Nepal with parts of India and China.

It was a normal day with people busy in their daily activities when calamity struck in the form of a disastrous earthquake which measured 7.9 on Richter scale. The earthquake was so sudden that even before people could escape, the buildings fell like house of cards.

This picturesque tourist destination of the world with a high number of heritage sites took no time to get transformed into rubbles with debris, shattered buildings, dead bodies and injured people crying for help.

The United Nations estimated that about 8 million people are affected and till date the death toll has reached over 6200. 14000 people are injured with need of urgent attention. According to officials, more than 100 people in neighboring India and China also died in the quake.

Approximately 13,500 government buildings were partially damaged while more than 10,000 government buildings were destroyed. And till now the number of damaged dwelling houses is out of estimate.

Help came promptly from many countries, including India, China, USA, UK who rushed disaster rescue forces to Nepal and also food, water, tarpaulin etc. India played a vital role with the largest rescue team working on ground zero along with military choppers and a team of volunteers.

The Nepal government on Thursday, 30^th April, decided to set up a $2 billion fund to rebuild thousands of buildings that were either damaged or destroyed in the killer earthquake. The UN's food agency on Thursday called for 8 million dollars in donations urgently. The 7.9 magnitude earthquake- Nepal's biggest in 80 years - has left about 3.5 million people needing food donations. The injured are lying untreated in the hospitals because of scarcity of medicines and equipments. A huge population is left homeless and with an unsure future. Parentless children don’t even comprehend what actually the situation is, and all they want is food. The UN and its partners have called for 415 million dollars in emergency donations to meet the most urgent needs in Nepal.

When a tragedy like this strikes, it is the duty of the fellow human beings to stand beside the affected ones.  The world is donating Nepal with whatever possible, and praying for its fast recovery from this dreadful catastrophe. Zilaxo Advanced Pain Solution is donating for the Nepalese sufferers and standing firmly beside them. And we appeal to everybody to do their bid and donate whatever possible. Humanity is all about kindness.

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