KRIMS Health Care

When we think about pollution a distinct picture is painted in our minds. A large grey cloud of poisonous gases outside our homes causing various problems for human beings. But the pollution is not limited to just outside our homes, offices, and schools. Did you know that the air inside our homes is much dirtier than the air outside? As we spend most of our time inside our homes or offices, it is important that we know about the harmful air present inside our safe zones. There are common elements that cause indoor pollution which we should be aware of. These are as follows: Dust The most common cause that makes the air inside our homes dirtier than outside air is the dust present inside. It can trigger respiratory allergies of people who suffer from it. Insecticides and Pesticides These vapors contain harmful chemicals that are toxic and can lead to cancerous growth in the body. Chlorine Products These products can cause irritations on the skin, hair and even cause dam...

The importance of lungs in proper health is often ignored but that ignorance breaks as soon as one starts experiencing problems in breathing, like respiratory illness, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc. Breathing brings oxygen inside the body and without sufficient oxygen for the body, multiple health issues may arise. Since the majority of one’s day to day activities cannot utilize the lungs to their complete capacity, one needs to and should challenge one’s lungs with more strenuous activities. Also, surroundings and other external factors like pollutants, allergens, dust, and cigarette smoke causes toxins and tar to build up in the lungs and for the clean-up of the same one needs to help the lung to rejuvenate themselves. Follow these simple tips to maintain proper Lung health. Diaphragmatic Breathing There is a diaphragm muscle that separates the lungs from the other organs in the abdomen. In diaphragmatic breathing, one concentrates on the lowering the diaphra...