SMILING IS GOOD FOR HEALTH

A smile is an expression of happiness, delight, sociability, joy or amusement. Smiles are powerful. Smiling more often, regardless of your mood, can improve your health and even help you live longer. 

Smiling is good for health

It alleviates stress

People who smile after a stressful task even if it isn’t an authentic smile have a lower heart rate than those who keep a neutral facial expression. Next time you start to feel your heart rate rise as a result of stress, focus on putting a smile on your face. 

It lowers blood pressure

The act of smiling can lead to an immediate increase in heart rate and oxygen consumption, followed by a period of muscle relaxation, decreased heart rate and lower blood pressure. 

It boosts the Immune System

Smiling can also boost your overall health by helping your immune system to function more effectively. When you smile, immune function improves because you are more relaxed by the release of certain neurotransmitters.

It is a natural pain reliever

When you smile the neurons tell your body you are happy and your body releases dopamine, endorphins and serotonin, these neurotransmitters make you feel great.
Endorphins are a natural pain reliever with no side effects.

Try this test: Smile. Smiling can influence your feelings of positivity. Regardless of whether or not your smile is genuine, it still sends the message that "Life is good!" to your brain and, ultimately, the rest of your body.

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HOW TO STOP VOMITING

 

Vomiting also known as throwing up is the voluntary or involuntary expulsion of the content of the stomach through the mouth. It can be the result of ailment like pregnancy, gastroenteritis, pregnancy, food poisoning, motion sickness, overeating and so on.

How to stop vomiting 

Here are some ways you can stop vomiting from various causes:

• Drink ginger tea 

Ginger has antinausea properties that can help a person feel better.

• Cloves

Cloves are distinguished for their antiseptic properties that has a positive effect on the system. Keep few pieces of cloves in your mouth and suck them. The scent, aroma and taste of cloves can bring an immediate stop to vomiting. You can also drink cloves tea to avoid vomiting.

• Mint leaves

Mint contains powerful antioxidant  and anti-inflammatory agent. Mint cures vomiting very effectively by calming the stomach. It activates the enzymes necessary for digestion and beats vomiting. So a cup mint tea will be helpful.

• Aromatherapy  

Using aromatherapy or smelling scent can relieve vomiting. To practice aromatherapy, try deep breathing with an open essential oil bottle or add a few drops to a cotton ball. Scents that have anti vomiting properties include lavender, chamomile, lemon oil, peppermint, rose, and clove.

• Wrist acupressure 

Acupressure is a popular traditional Chinese medicine remedy. Acupressure uses pressure to stimulate certain points on the body to relieve symptoms. Applying pressure to pressure point Neiguan (P-6), a spot on the palm side of the forearm near your wrist, may help relieve nausea and vomiting. To find the pressure point place 3 fingers across your wrist.

Rub this point in a firm circular motion  for 2 minutes. 

If you are vomiting a lot, it’s critical to drink a lot of fluids to avoid dehydration.  Sip the fluid. Example of possible fluids are water, lemonade, tea. Avoid alcohol and carbonated beverages when vomiting.