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CTS in Computer Users Compression of Median Nerve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition where there is excessive pressure on a nerve of the hand called Median nerve Mostly occurs in people of the age group 30 to 60 Mostly in women than in men Medical Management involves surgical and non-surgical interventions Pain may be mild to severe and may extend from weeks to years Adequate care is essential since the pain can extend from fingers to arms up to the shoulders Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Computer Users

Here I am discussing simple ways to tackle neck pain that arises due to over- straining the neck. These days neck pain due to strain is considered to be more of a lifestyle disorder. Neck pain due to straining usually occurs due to nerve compression or muscular tightness resulting from repetitive occupational motion, incorrect posture, sitting for long hours in front of the computer, low desk height, etc. Most often this pain is not only confined to the neck but to the shoulders and arms also. The following are the simple ways to tackle neck pain due to straining. Rest. Give your neck enough rest by taking a short while to lie down or walk between work. Say no to pillows. Pillows should not be used while sleeping even if it is a modern ''medicated neck pillow'' available in the market these days. Change the chair .A chair which has a low back and no armrests can not only strain your neck but also your upper back. You must use a chair with a high back and good a...

E xcerpts from an interview with Dr.Devi Shetty,a well known (Heart Specialist) from India. Q: How should we take care of our heart? Ans:1. Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil 2. Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week; avoid lifts and avoid sitting for a longtime 3. Quit smoking 4. Control weight 5. Control blood pressure and sugar Q: Is eating non-veg food like fish good for the heart? Ans: No Q: It's still a grave shock to hear that some apparently healthy person gets a cardiac arrest. How do we understand it beforehand? Ans: This is called silent attack; that is why we recommend everyone past the age of 30 to undergo routine health checkups. Q: Are heart diseases hereditary? Ans: Yes Q: What are the ways in which the heart is stressed? What practices do you suggest to de-stress?   Ans: Change your attitude towards life. Do workout and eat healthy. Q: Is walking better than jogging or is more intensive ex...

Feeling of helplessness, hopelessness and worthlessness? If you think you have these three problems, then you probably have a depressed state of mind. Look at the mirror.Do you see horizontal lines on your forehead irrespective of your age? Angles of your mouth pointing downwards? You are two steps closer to depression. But wait, I have the solution. Every one of us get sad emotions in our day to day life. This is different from depression which prevails for a longer period of time than the former.These sad emotions can be tackled easily by implementing these changes in your lifestyle. 1.Exercise Exercise is actually a treatment , something like a spa treatment, or rejuvenation therapy, or rather a gift, probably the best gift you can give your mind and body. It can be anything like yoga, skipping, cycling, running, or your favorite sport , or working out at the gym. Exercise triggers the endorphin levels which raises your overall mood, making you feel happier and optimisti...

Better digestion means better health. It is easy to speed up your digestion if you take a little bit care. An apple a day, keeps the doctor away. It is so correct when it comes to your stomach related ailments. Apple juice and lemon juice, (freshly squeezed the better), both have a cleansing effect on your digestive system. It is advised that you drink these juices before breakfast to cleanse and condition your digestive system for the whole day. Chew. Any food, if you chew really well, speeds up the process of digestion manifold. So next time you have your lunch, sit in a corner of the room, take time, and chew well and enjoy every bit of the food until it melts in your mouth. Avoid Cold drinks. I have heard people, even the well read and the learned too, saying  that Cola is given along with junk foods, for aiding digestion.This is the biggest blunder I have ever heard. Any meal, when taken along with cold drinks, slows down the process of digestion.If it is very ...