Smoking- Facts and Effects on body

Smoking- Facts and Effects on body

Nicotine is the addictive substance in tobacco, which compels the people to smoke continuously and make them feel good. They feel that after smoking, they are less stressed and able to control their mood. But, tobacco contains dozens of cancer causing chemicals. These are:

• Tar contains carcinogen Benzo pyrene.
• Carbon monoxide is an odor less gas which takes place the role of oxygen in the body, results in distribution non oxygenated blood to different parts of the body leads to organ damage.
• Hydrogen cyanide sticks to cilia in the lungs and stops the lungs clearance system and deposits carcinogens in the lungs.
• Free radicals in the tobacco damages the heart and blood vessels.
• Radio active compounds are present in the tobacco, results in cancer.

Effects on the body are
In the respiratory system, 

• lung abcess
• lung cancer
• permanent damage of the air sacs

In the cardiovascular system

• hypertension
• cardiomegaly
• stroke 
• myocardial infarction

In the musculoskeletal system

• osteoporosis
• osteomalacia

In the reproductive system

• low sperm count 
• impotence
• menstrual cycle irregularities
• low level of fertility
• cervical cancer

It is well known the fact that smoking is dangerous. Still, the smokers are not able to quit it. It shows that it needs wide spread awareness, proper guidance and counseling to stop smoking through "ECR"

• Education about the facts and side effects of smoking
• Communication regarding the current research based evidences to report the side effects of smoking
• Reinforcement of the public to quit smoking.

Sardine Benefits

Sardine Benefits

Sardine or Pilchard is a oily fish, small in size, from the family of Clupeidae. These are rich in nutrients and one of the concentrated sources of Omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which is helpful to lower triglycerides and cholesterol level. These are excellent sources of vitamin B12, which promotes cardiovascular health. 

The vitamin D in sardines promotes bone health and prevent osteoporosis. It also prevent cancer, as it is rich in calcitriol. These are rich in proteins, which helps to boost up immunity of the body. The selenium in sardines are important for cognitive functions, immunity and fertility for women and men.

The sardines contains (100 gms):

• Calories - 189
• Vitamin B12 -33%
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids - 6.1%
• Protein -4.5%
• Vitamin B3 - 1.6%
• Calcium -3.5%
• Iodine - 2.4%
• Selenium -8.7%