STAY ON THE MOVE; Occupational Stress

The world at large is filled with people who work. It is jam-packed of people who work for themselves, for others, in Government sectors, private sectors, civil and social sectors and so on. In other words occupation has become an integral part of our lives. Neither can we live without it nor can we lead a fulfilling life without it.

Every occupation brings some free perks and gifts for us in the form of occupational stress, work conflicts, team mismanagement, communication issues and so on. No matter how big or how small an organization is, and no matter how organized or amazing an organization is, these issues are bound to creep in either in tremendous forms or in latent subtle forms.

Organizational Stress can develop due to a wide array of reasons. Some of the most common reasons are:

• Strict organizational policies and protocols
• Less scope for self-growth
• Intra (Within) and Inter (Between) group conflicts
• Workforce mismanagement
• Human resource mismanagement
• Lack of proper communication
• Personal and situational issues
• Bullying
• Groupism
• Time and work mismanagement

Whatever may be the cause of occupational stress it leads to a great deal of downfall of overall work output. It degrades your motivation to work, hampers your professional life and thrusts a jolt on your personal life, emotions, goodwill, belief system, health and so on.

You can experience occupational stress in manifold ways. It can be both overt ( seen in your observable behavior) or covert ( may be suffering from stress within and it cannot be easily seen). Here are some of the common symptoms that you may experience if you fall a prey to occupational stress:

• Generalized stress (feeling stressed out in almost everything)
• Lack of motivation to work
• Inability to meet deadlines
• Chaos and confusion
• Feeling of inferiority and anxiousness
• Changes in diet, sleeplessness, irritability
• Feelings of depression, hopelessness and helplessness, dejection and failure
• Excessive sweating, palpitations, nightmares in some cases
• Lack of confidence in presentations, communication and overall performance
• Burnout
• Turnover

If you are a suffering from occupational stress don’t fall a silent prey to it. There are numerous ways in which you can effectively deal with it:

• The first and foremost way to keep occupational stress at bay starts from the day you join an organization. Genuineness, professional attitude, keen interest and keeping your personal attributes out of your professional world are the key factors to be kept in mind.
• Do your work diligently and maintain a proper pace in your work. Do not resort to procrastination. Because it will keep a lot of back-log of work behind. And ultimately the unfinished accumulated work will attract unnecessary stress.
• Do not share your personal insecurities and issues with others at work. You never know when you will be back-stabbed.
• Punctuality, regularity, time management, honesty, diligence, discipline, and maintaining healthy professional attitude form some of the effective ways of dealing with occupational stress.
• Do not involve in bullying others. Do not indulge in groupism too. Because by doing that you are digging a pit for your own downfall.
• Try to finish all your work at your office itself so that you can return home and relax.

• Keep your work environment neat and tidy. That will keep your mood fresh for the day’s work.
• Healthy competition with others is OK. However, learn to compete with yourself. As in, where you are now and where you have to reach. This will be the benchmark of your success.
• Keep some handy stress management techniques with you. Use them when you feel over-stressed: deep breathing, meditation, walking out of the work area, getting some fresh air, listening to your favorite musical number…these are some of the easy ways to tackle stress.
• If the occupational stress becomes too overwhelming for you to handle then do not hesitate to contact a professional therapist. We all need some or the other support in our lives. Some times we can tackle our own issues all by ourselves and sometimes it requires team work.

Work is only a part and parcel of your life. What defines you is not your work but how you do it. So, love you work and even if you don’t then try to search for a work you love or try to make peace with our existing job. No work is big or small. Every work has its own significance. It’s our perspective and mindsets towards that work that matters. The way we work and with the way we make our work enterprising will define and determine its height and worthwhile nature. Always remember:

“When you find yourself stressed, ask yourself one question: Will this matter in 5 years from now? If yes, then do something about the situation. If no, then let it go.”

........I WON'T EAT.......

It's only human to wish you looked different or could fix something about yourself. But when a preoccupation with being thin takes over your eating habits, thoughts, and life, it's a sign of an eating disorder.

When you have anorexia, the desire to lose weight becomes more important than anything else. You may even lose the ability to see yourself as you truly are.

Anorexia is a serious eating disorder that affects women and men of all ages. It can damage your health and even threaten your life. But you're not alone. Anorexia nervosa is a complex eating disorder with three key features:

• refusal to maintain a healthy body weight
• an intense fear of gaining weight
• a distorted body image

Because of your dread of becoming fat or disgusted with how your body looks, eating and mealtimes may be very stressful. And yet, what you can and can’t eat is practically all you can think about.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ECTOPIC PREGNANCY

In a normal pregnancy, your ovary releases an egg into your Fallopian tube. If the egg meets with a sperm, the fertilized egg moves into your uterus to attach to its lining and continues to grow for the next 9 months.

But in up to 1 of every 50 pregnancies, the fertilized egg stays in your Fallopian tube. In that case, it's called an ectopic pregnancy or a tubal pregnancy. In rare cases, the fertilized egg attaches to one of your ovaries, another organ in your abdomen, the cornua (or horn) of the uterus or even the cervix. In any case, instead of celebrating your pregnancy, you find your life is in danger. Ectopic pregnancies require emergency treatment.

Most often, ectopic pregnancy happens within the first few weeks of pregnancy. You might not even know you're pregnant yet, so it can be a big shock. Doctors usually discover it by the 8th week of pregnancy.

Ectopic pregnancies can be scary and sad. The baby probably can't survive -- though in extremely rare cases he or she might. (This is not possible in a tubal pregnancy, cornual or cervical ) .

Symptoms of an Ectopic Pregnancy

• Light vaginal bleeding
• Nausea and vomiting with pain
• Lower abdominal pain
• Sharp abdominal cramps
• Pain on one side of your body
• Dizziness or weakness
• Pain in your shoulder, neck, or rectum
• If the Fallopian tube ruptures, the pain and bleeding could be severe enough to cause fainting.

If you are experiencing the symptoms listed above, contact your health care provider immediately and go to the emergency room.

Causes of an Ectopic Pregnancy

One cause of an ectopic pregnancy is a damaged Fallopian tube that doesn't let a fertilized egg into your uterus, so it implants in the Fallopian tube or somewhere else.

Causes of an Ectopic Pregnancy continued...

You might not ever know what caused an ectopic pregnancy. But you are higher risk if you have:

• Current use of an intrauterine device (IUD), a form of birth control.
• History of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• Sexually-transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea
• Congenital abnormality (problem present at birth) of the fallopian tube
• History of pelvic surgery (because scarring may block the fertilized egg from leaving the fallopian tube)
• History of ectopic pregnancy
• Unsuccessful tubal ligation (surgical sterilization) or tubal ligation reversal
• Use of fertility drugs
• Infertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF)

Diagnosing an Ectopic Pregnancy

Once you arrive at the hospital, a pregnancy test, a pelvic exam, and an ultrasound test may be performed to view the uterus’ condition and fallopian tubes.

If an ectopic pregnancy has been confirmed, the health care provider will decide on the best treatment based on your medical condition and your future plans for pregnancy.

OFFICE HEALTH PROBLEMS......

You can eat right and exercise everyday, but if you work in an office, those things can only go so far.

HEPATITIS.......INCIDENCE,CAUSES,SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT

Hepatitis is a medical condition defined by the inflammation*increase in size* of the liver and characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ.
Hepatitis may occur with limited or no symptoms, but often leads to jaundice (a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membrane, and conjunctiva *eye*), poor appetite, and malaise*weakness* Hepatitis is acute when it lasts less than six months and chronic when it persists longer.

Viral hepatitis is the most common cause of liver inflammation worldwide. Other causes include autoimmune diseases and ingestion of toxic substances (notably alcohol), certain medications (such as paracetamol), some industrial organic solvents, and plants.

Acute : 

Initial symptoms are non-specific and flu-like, common to almost all acute viral infections, and may include.

• joint aches, nausea, 
• muscle, fever,vomiting, diarrhea, headache

More specific symptoms, which can be present in acute hepatitis from any cause, are profound loss of appetite, aversion to smoking among smokers, choluria (dark urine), jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin), and abdominal discomfort. Before patients develop jaundice, physical findings are uncommon. However, 5-10% of people with hepatitis develop tender enlargement of the liver, enlarged lymph nodes, and enlargement of the spleen.

Chronic

Chronic hepatitis may cause nonspecific symptoms such as malaise, tiredness, and weakness, and often leads to no symptoms at all. It is commonly identified on blood tests performed either for screening or to evaluate nonspecific symptoms. The presence of jaundice indicates advanced liver damage. On physical examination there may be enlargement of the liver.

CAUSES
Viral hepatitis is the most common cause of hepatitis worldwide. Other common causes of non-viral hepatitis include toxic and drug-induced, alcoholic, autoimmune, fatty liver, and metabolic disorders. Less commonly some bacterial, parasitic, fungal, mycobacterial and protozoal infections can cause hepatitis. 

Additionally, certain complications of pregnancy and decreased blood flow to the liver can induce hepatitis. Cholestasis (obstruction of bile flow) due to liver dysfunction, bile flow obstruction, or shortage of blood supply to the bile tract can result in liver damage and hepatitis.
Five Major Viruses cause Hepatitis. !
Hepatitis A, B, C,D.E
Hep A: transmitted via communicated through contaminated food substances
Hep B & E : Blood contact  with an open body surface or mucous membrane , body fluids, mother to child during delivery *more common form of hepatitis*

Alcoholic hepatitis

Excessive alcohol consumption is a significant cause of hepatitis and liver damage (cirrhosis). Alcoholic hepatitis usually develops over years-long exposure to alcohol. Alcohol intake in excess of 80 grams of alcohol a day in men and 40 grams a day in women is associated with development of alcoholic hepatitis over time.A large number of medications and other chemical agents can cause hepatitis. In the United States acetaminophen, antibiotics, and central nervous system medications are among the most common causes of drug-induced hepatitis. Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the United States.

MODE OF ACTION

The specific mechanism varies and depends on the underlying cause for the condition. In viral hepatitis, the presence of the virus in the liver cells causes the immune system to attack the liver, resulting in inflammation and impaired function. In autoimmune hepatitis, the immune system attacks the liver due to the autoimmune disease. Some hepatitis, often including hepatitis caused by alcoholism, fat deposits accumulate in the liver, resulting in fatty liver disease, also called steatohepatitis .

Must read.....10 Rules Fit People Live By

What are the secrets of the world’s strongest people?

Personal trainer Joel Harper has spent two decades helping his clients (from Olympic medalists to Dr. Oz) reach their fitness goals, and over the course of his career he’s discovered the reason why some people thrive and others fail: It’s all about attitude, he argues in his new book, Mind Your Body:

Harper has taken years of experience and distilled it into “10 core concepts for optimal success.” Health spoke with Harper about these rules, and how to put them into practice.



Shut out the noise
By “noise,” Harper means the constant stream of negative thoughts that runs through most people’s minds. That mental static is your biggest obstacle, he says; learning to filter it by focusing on positive thinking is essential to your success.

Maximize inner motivationTo do this you need to be absolutely clear about why you want to get fit. “Figure out what’s really important to you,”  “Do you want to lower your blood pressure? Fit into a size two? Or do you just want to feel better?” Motivation that lasts can’t come from an outside source—like your doctor or a loved one who wants you to slim down. It has to come from a personal, deep-rooted desire for change.

hmmmmm: This Is Why You’re Terrible With Names

                                 And it doesn’t have to do with you

There is a very simple reason why it’s so easy for the names of new acquaintances to slip right out of your head within moments of being introduced: Names are kind of meaningless. Memory experts say that the more pathways back to a memory you have, the easier it becomes to retrieve that memory, and this just doesn’t often happen naturally with names.
 For example, even details as seemingly minor as what you were wearing on a particular day or what the weather happened to be doing can make it easier to recall other events that occurred that day, like the particulars of a conversation you had with a friend. But names, on the other hand, usually don’t give your brain much information to grasp onto beyond the name itself.

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9 WEIRD VAGINA ISSUES — SOLVED

Let's face it—there's a lot that can go wrong below the belt. From itches and  odors to bumps and bleeding, sometimes it seems like you need a manual

.So we consulted the experts for nine common vagina problems and how to deal—fast! You Noticed a Weird Bump: Who wouldn't freak out after seeing a lump or mark on their privates? This could be so many things, but it's likely not serious, says ob-gyn Alyssa Dweck, M.D., coauthor of V is for Vagina. It could be anything from an ingrown hair to a sebaceous cyst (a lesion under the skin). Warm soaks are a good first line of defense, but you can also apply a little over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream if it seems inflamed, if pain persist, check with your doctor as it may be a sign of an infection.


There's a Funky Smell

If there's an odor coming from your bikini line, trust us, you'll know something is up. The problem is, this smell could have a ton of possible causes, but you'll want to see your doctor no matter what. If it's a foul-smelling discharge, it could be a bacterial infection like bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis, . In that case, you may need antibiotics to treat it. Another common culprit when it comes to odor is a forgotten tampon or a stuck condom. Yes, it's more common than you think, and your nose will definitely notice it. Don't worry, your doctor can help fish it out.

You're Bleeding, and It's Not Your Period

If you're randomly spotting, it could just be a hormonal imbalance from a missed birth control pill, though persistent spotting is something to bring up with your doctor as it may be a sign of infection, pregnancy, or a polyp on your cervix. If the bleeding happens after sex or comes

with a discharge, it could be an STD so you'll want your to run a test for gonorrhea and chlamydia. Of course, if it was just one time after particularly rough sex, it's probably nothing to worry about,

 You're Itchy

Feel like there are ants in your pants? A recurrent itch, particularly with discharge, could be a sign of a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis. But if you've tried treating all that and still can't get rid of the itch, it could be a simple skin reaction to something like your soap, a feminine wash, or even your detergent. Minkin notes that she often gets an influx of itch-related visits around Christmas when everyone tries out the new bath salts and designer soaps that they got in their stockings. 

You've Got a Weird Discharge

As you can probably guess by now, an unusual discharge can accompany tons of different issues. But don't panic if this is a monthly thing; "Most women have a physiological baseline discharge that's supposed to be there,. But if you notice a change in color, consistency, or

odor, bring it up with your doctor.

It Hurts to Pee or Have Sex

Vaginal or vulva pain could be a sign of infection or STD, says Dweck, so you'll want to check with your doctor if the feeling persists for more than day or two. If the pain just happened once or twice after sex, it may have been from dryness—grab some tube( vagina moisturizers or oils) and see if it makes a difference or it could be due to the size of the pen*s that is if it occurs during active phase.

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16yr old robs, rapes 52yr old woman, says her naked body turned him on

16 year old SS1 student, Abdulateef Asamu (pictured above) has been arrested by the Ogun state Police command for robbing and raping his neighbor, a 52 year old woman at Lambe area of Ajuwon, Ogun state on January 18th.

According to Tribune, the police said that Abdulateef, the first son of his parents, broke into the woman's home late at night, threatened her with a weapon and demanded she bring out all the money she had at home. He took about N16,500 from her and then asked her to lie down so he could have sex with her. He lied to the woman that he had his gang outside her home who would come in if she didn't obey him. Out of fear, the woman who was alone at home that night, agreed and he proceeded to rape her...


Unknown to him, the woman had recognized him as her neighbors teenage son. The next morning, she called her husband to tell him what had happened, and the husband immediately reported the case at the Ajuwon police station. Abdulateef was immediately arrested.

When interrogated, he blamed evil spirits for his actions

 "I am in SSS 1 at a high school in Ogun State. I live at Lambe area, Ajuwon with my parents. I am the first born and I have three younger ones. On January 18, 2015, at about 1a.m., I went to my neighbour’s house to rob and rape. I never knew she recognised me. I have never carried out robbery before that day. I don’t know made me do it but I believe I was propelled by an evil spirit. I entered through the main door which was usually not locked. The residence was uncompleted. I met the woman sleeping. She was naked as she slept and the sight aroused me. I woke her up and asked her to bring all the money she had. I was holding a rod and I told her that my other gang members were outside, threatening her to cooperate or she would be dealt with. She handed over N16,500 to me, after which I ordered to lie on the bed. I climbed her and had sex with her. After about five minutes, I stood up and left for my house. On the third day, the woman’s husband called me and warned me not to pass through his compound again as he wanted to sprinkle charms around his compound. I later saw policemen who were brought to arrest me. I confessed to my parents. I used N5,000 to buy a phone but it was not good so I returned it. I used the remaining to eat and entertain friends.” he said.

While confirming the case, the state police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said as soon as the judicial workers in the state call off their strike, Abdulateef would be charged to court.Lord Have Mercy

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