Tunza Health App

Managing stress Techniques.            Coping Strategies. Try these when you're feeling anxious or stressed: • Take a time-out . Practice yoga, listen to music, meditate, get a massage, or learn relaxation techniques. Stepping back from the problem helps clear your head. • Eat well-balanced meals . Do not skip any meals. Do keep healthful, energy-boosting snacks on hand. • Limit alcohol and caffeine , which can aggravate anxiety and trigger panic attacks. • Get enough sleep . When stressed, your body needs additional sleep and rest. • Exercise daily to help you feel good and maintain your health . Check out the fitness tips below. • Take deep breaths . Inhale and exhale slowly. • Count to 10 slowly . Repeat, and count to 20 if necessary. • Do your best. Instead of aiming for perfection , which isn't possible, be proud of however close you get. • Accept that you cannot control everything . Put your stress in perspective: Is it really as bad as you think? • W...

Frequently asked questions for pregnancy testing;              Is it wise to do pregnancy test anytime of the day or in the morning?     The urine pregnancy test can be done at any time of the day. However, early in pregnancy, the concentration of protein detected by the test may be low in the urine. In such cases it is a good idea to use the first morning sample to test for pregnancy. This is because the urine is most concentrated early in the morning, and therefore the concentration of the protein is higher.   Samples collected during the day are more dilute as you drink water throughout the day. Taking a Pregnancy Test Early Are you feeling tempted to take a test before your period is late? Consider the pros and cons before you do. Pros Very small chance of getting a positive result If positive, relieves some of the stress during the two-week wait Cons High chance of a false negative result if pregnant Feelings of ...

Frequently asked questions;   Family planning & HIV:  Is it safe to use family planning methods while you are on Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART)?? Tips:   ·          Drugs used in ART can interact with hormonal contraceptives. ·          Hormonal contraceptives may be in the form of pills or injectable. ·          The interaction can cause increase or decrease in the concentration of the contraceptive hormones. ·          This interaction is highly variable between different individuals as well as between different drugs. ·          There is a variety of other contraceptive methods that you can choose apart from drugs. ·          Condoms or other barrier contraceptives can be used safely. ·        ...

     Nutrition health tips continues.... 11. Take vitamin D3 if you don’t get much sun exposure ·           Sunlight is a great source of vitamin D. ·           Yet, most people don’t get enough sun exposure. ·           In fact, about 41.6% of the U.S. population is deficient in this critical vitamin. ·           If you’re unable to get adequate sun exposure, vitamin D supplements are a good alternative. ·           Their benefits include improved bone health, increased strength, reduced symptoms of depression, and a lower risk of cancer. Vitamin D may also help you live longer. 12. Eat vegetables and fruits ·           Vegetables and fruits are loaded with prebiotic fiber, vitamin...

Health and Nutrition Tips - That Are Actually Evidence-Based It’s easy to get confused when it comes to health and nutrition. Even qualified experts often seem to hold opposing opinions. Yet, despite all the disagreements, a number of wellness tips are well supported by research. Here are 27 health and nutrition tips that are actually based on good science. 1. Don’t drink sugar calories ·          Sugary drinks are among the most fattening items you can put into your body. ·          This is because your brain doesn’t measure calories from liquid sugar the same way it does for solid food Therefore, when you drink soda, you end up eating more total calories. ·          Sugary drinks are strongly associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and many other health problems Keep in mind that certain fruit juices may be almost as bad as soda in thi...

 TB Frequently asked questions!!!!!!           My Friend has TB and we spend a lot of time together. Is it likely that I can also get TB?   Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection. ·          It can affect almost any organ of the body including lungs, stomach, intestine, bone marrow, lymph nodes, skin, and kidneys. ·          Pulmonary tuberculosis, which affects the lungs, is the commonest form of tuberculosis and spreads by droplet infection. ·          This means that the bacteria are carried in the droplets generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes. ·          When these droplets are inhaled by another person, they could also be infected. Infection does not mean that you will show symptoms. ·          Development of the disease is governed by s...

THESE are the things that you should never do after eating!!!! When it comes to health, we often focus on food items that we should eat and we should avoid. But there are things that you should focus on after having your meal. In today's time, all of us are in a rush to get done with a meal, and we usually end up having lunch or dinner meeting more often so that we can eat and work at the same time.  When it comes to eating and weight loss, we often tend to focus on what to eat and how much to eat. None of us thinks about the fact that there are somethings that we need to keep in mind before and after consuming a meal. Yes, there are certain things that if not followed aid poor digestion and can also prove to be dangerous for the digestive system.   These things are not only bad for our digestive system, but they also harm our body in multiple ways.  Bathing : It's suggested that one shouldn't take a bath after a meal since bathing after a meal is not favorable for...