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Sleep hygiene:  the importance of healthy sleep hygiene for optimal functioning What is sleep hygiene? Are you know these rules for sleep? -10-3-2-1-0, that means - 10 hours before bed: - no more caffeine . 3 hours before bed: no more food or alcohol . 2 hours before bed: no more work. 1 hour before bed: no more screen time (shut off all phones, TVs and computers. When we were young, our parents were very conscious about our sleep. They never let us stay up at night to do anything, including studying, they used to say – “There is no alternative to healthy sleep - to lead a healthy life . If we do not sleep properly, our head will not be well, which means the brain will not function properly . If the brain does not function properly, it means that the day is wasted”.  God has also designated night for rest and day for work.  Said the expert - There is no substitute for adequate sleep to lead a healthy life . So some rules of adequate sleep have to be followed – Healthy s...

Lead a healthy life 123

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Diabetic Foot Care After I was diagnosed with diabetes , the doctor gave me various warnings, which everyone should know - to lead a healthy life with diabetes. Diabetes causes various complications in the feet, which is called diabetic foot . Diabetes damages the nerves in the feet, causing loss of sensation in the feet, and even minor injuries can easily lead to ulcers and infections . Blood circulation in the feet is reduced, so ulcers or wounds in the feet do not heal quickly. Due to high blood sugar levels, the immune system is weakened, so bacterial infections do not heal easily. For this reason, minor cuts and scrapes can turn into ulcers and gangrene , and if the feet become infected, they may have to be amputated. Doctors say that diabetics are 25 times more likely to lose their toes or feet than those who do not have diabetes. Therefore, those who have diabetes must take care of their feet. There are specific instructions and advice in diabetic foot care . Experts ...