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Women’s bodies go through so much, from hormonal ups and downs to childbirth and menopause. Today’s fast-paced lifestyles only add more hurdles when it comes to maintaining a healthy daily routine. To look and feel amazing at any age, you have to make smart choices for your health and wellness.

This blogpost will highlight 9 everyday health and wellness tips for women

Natural Foods are the best

Eating a healthy diet is paramount to maintaining health and wellness. Deduct as many processed foods from your diet as you can. Choose natural foods, seasonal fruits and vegetables, whole grains, high-fiber greens, and leaner cuts of meat instead. Cut out high-calorie beverages from your diet altogether. Women need between 800 and 1500mgs of calcium on a daily basis so as to avoid osteoporosis as you age. (1) Get your daily calcium intake from probiotic-rich dairy products. Kefir and buttermilk are good sources of probiotics which help to support a healthy gut.

Morning Delight : Lemon and Probiotics

A couple of cups of warm water and lemon juice each morning is a great recipe for a healthy life. Not only will it keep you hydrated, but lemon juice is also known to reduce constipation and give your body a generous dose of nutrients and phytochemicals. Ensuring that your digestive health and immune system is at its best is the easiest way to reach your wellness goals. This is where probiotics can help you. The best time to take probiotics is first thing in the morning before food, with a glass of water. The food gives the probiotic bacteria fuel—they’re living organisms, so they need to eat too!—and the water helps to dilute your stomach acids, which can be a difficult obstacle for probiotics to survive otherwise.

To ensure even more of those good bugs survive their journey to your gut, our probiotic supplements utilize a scientifically-proven delivery technology, giving them 15x the survivability over standard tablets. Choose a quality probiotic supplement designed to meet women’s specific needs. Yeast is Best when it is formulated with targeted strains to support women’s health to help with urinary tract infections (UTIs) and yeast infections and support the normal growth of yeast as well as overall immune and digestive health.

Morning 10 Minutes Rituals

Everything you put into your body has a direct impact on your health—this includes the food you eat as well as the thoughts you think. Start every single day right by taking 10 minutes off for yourself. Enjoy the quiet time by reading, meditating, or writing down your intentions for the day. Whatever you choose to do with your 10 minutes, ensure that it is something that makes you feel good and reduces your stress levels. In addition, this could be a good time to tie in your probiotic routine. As we already mentioned, probiotics are best taken first thing—eating soon after—and they have shown to be beneficial for mental health, promoting mental clarity and boosting mood.

Sleep Matters

The importance of getting a good night’s sleep cannot be stressed enough. Lack of quality sleep has been linked to a number of health and wellness impediments such as weight gain, depression, and higher stress levels. Aim at getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night. It is called “beauty sleep” for good reason—with adequate sleep, you will find yourself waking up with a glowing face and determination to tackle the day to come.

Include exercise and workout

Whether you choose to take a walk, start your day with yoga routines, hit the gym for some strength training, or just stretch your limbs in the confines of your home, adding even a little bit of movement to your daily routine can help reduce your cortisol levels (also known as the “stress hormone”). Daily physical activity provides many health benefits for both your body as well as your mind. Aim at getting at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular activity in before you eat anything in the morning. Research shows that exercising after a night of fasting can help you burn up to 20% more fat as compared to exercise during any other time of the day. It’s also great for your heart health and can help reduce the risk of many health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.

Avoid sugar

If health and wellness is your prime target, sugar intake is a hindrance that you ought to get rid of as soon as possible. Try a full sugar detox for at least a month or so. There is a prolific body of research that shows that eating too much sugar has serious ramifications on your health. From weight gain to high levels of cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure, sugar intake has been linked to a number of avoidable health issues.

Stay hydrated / Drink plenty of water

This is a tried and tested health and wellness tip. If you tend to forget to drink water throughout the day, make your bottle of water more visible. Fill it up in the morning, and keep it on your desk right in front of you. Your goal is simply to finish drinking at least eight glasses or two liters of water in the course of the day.

You can add to your water intake by sipping on sugar-free green tea during the day as well. Check out our post for more tips on how to ensure your drinking enough water. In addition, water consumption has been shown to affect mood and energy, with decreased water intake having detrimental effects including decreased contentedness, calmness, positive emotions, and vigor/activity. (5)

Do not skip meals and diet

There will always be meetings and busy schedules to contend with. However, it is important to ensure that your daily schedule does not take time away from your meals.

Instead of eating three large meals in a day, adjust your portion sizes and aim at eating smaller healthy meals 5-6 times as well as adding a probiotic to your daily diet. Along with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and healthy snacks, ensure that you do not skip your post-exercise meal. This recovery meal after your workout provides the necessary fuel to your body, boosts your energy, and promotes quick recovery of your muscles.

Technology for updates

Surrounded as you are by smartphones, laptops, and tablets, it is a good idea to make all this technology work for you. Install apps to remind you to drink water and track your fitness levels—what can be measured, can be improved. If you find it difficult to meditate or empty all the thoughts from your mind, there are plenty of apps that can help you calm down and center yourself with guided meditations and the soothing sounds of the ocean or rain.

You can also follow health and wellness influencers on Instagram and other social media channels for tips and inspiration on how to improve and maintain your health. A woman’s health and wellness needs change with time, but these evergreen healthy habits cover the basics that remain the same. Our women’s probiotic supplements—Yeast is a Beast, Here’s the Skinny, and Labor of Love—offer optimal support for your health and wellbeing for every stage of life.

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As we age, our bodies too change and go through various processes. Things that were working fine in your 20s may not be the same when you hit late 20’s. There are several differences in health at different ages which you should know about for better living. This blog discusses some of the major changes that we can see at early 20’s and late 20’s period. Let us see what changes we need to make in our lifestyle if we want to lead a healthy life, keeping our age and immunity functionality in mind

Immunity Functionality

Your immunity is the first line of defense against infections and diseases. The impact of stress and pollution on your body can be reduced with strong immunity system. However, as time goes by, your immunity system too reduces its strength resulting into frequent colds, coughs or flu.

In early 20’s, a person has a strong immunity functionality. He/she feels healthy and energetic to fight against infections or diseases. However, as we grow older, our immunity system starts deteriorating which results into frequent colds and other health issues. The late twenties are the most dangerous for one’s health as there is a significant drop in our immunity system resulting in frequent attacks from bacteria, viruses and parasites.

Fatigue

In your twenties you have abundant energy levels throughout the day along with stamina to burn more calories every day at both rest and physical activities resulting into a well-toned body. On the other hand, if you are in your late 20s, you would experience fatigue in the short bursts of activity. You may feel tired at sometimes and energetic at other times or vice versa.

The major reason behind this is reduced antibodies against oxidative stress which results in reduced energy levels. This may be a difficult time for many people who have to manage their work schedule along with social commitments. The need for good sleep arises during these periods to compensate for the lack of energy resulting from weakened immunity system.

Changes in skin tone

As we age, our body starts producing less collagen due to which there is a reduction in skin thickness and volume giving way to sagging skin which becomes loose due to production of less collagen resulting into wrinkles, fine lines and reduced skin elasticity. Thus it is important that you follow a healthy diet rich in antioxidants, fiber, proteins and other minerals.

The good news is that your body starts producing more melanin in your 30’s which results in an even-toned skin tone with reduced appearance of blemishes. However, if you expose yourself to direct sunlight or UV rays or indulge in smoking or drugs during this time then be prepared for darkening of your skin pigment resulting into spots on the exposed areas like face, hands etc. Exposure to sun should also be limited during these times as it could result in hyperpigmentation (discoloration of the skin) or may cause early aging signs like dryness, wrinkles and uneven skin tone.

Hair changes

In your 20’s, there is a lot of oil production from sebaceous glands resulting in thick hair with no graying or falling off issue. The color starts fading as you age and your body produces fewer melanocytes causing less pigment deposition on the hair shaft giving way to premature graying of hair i.e., going white at an early age. This is natural but if you feel that you have become grey much earlier then consult a doctor for diagnosis which might reveal some other health issue.

With age, the hair starts getting thinner and weaker causing them to break off or fall due to telogen effluvium. It is a natural process that occurs as a result of aging but stress might also be a factor behind it. This can be prevented by eating healthy diet containing antioxidants like vitamin C, E along with minerals like selenium, magnesium etc. You should also include proteins in your daily food intake as they help improve the quality of the hair and make them stronger from within.

Osteoporosis

This is a degenerative bone disorder resulting from lack of calcium and vitamin D which affects one out of three women below 30 years of age. You should always include dairy products & green leafy vegetables in your daily food intake which helps build strong bones preventing osteoporosis. This problem usually happens to early 20’s population.

Hypertension

This disorder results from high blood pressure levels which is very common in early 20’s. Even minor health issues like flu, cold etc. can result into several complications leading to hypertension. This can be prevented by eating healthy & following a well-balanced diet along with regular exercise every day.

Many people are not aware of the fact that your lifestyle in your 20’s decides what health problems you might have to face when you enter your 30’s which may either be temporary or permanent depending upon how much care you take about yourself during this time in life. As the metabolism slows down in your 30s, it becomes more difficult to maintain proper weight which might lead to obesity resulting into various health problems including heart diseases and diabetes.

Managing a healthy lifestyle in early 20’s and late ’20s is very important. You should try avoiding junk food full of fat and sugar content which can lead to high cholesterol levels & obesity problems at a young age resulting into various other health complications when you grow old without even realizing it. Maintaining proper weight along with eating healthy diet rich in proteins, calcium and other essential nutrients helps preventing such cases.

During the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that started in late 2020, public health systems around the world were forced to re-prioritize and struggle with insufficient resources. Public health professionals began their career during eras where infectious diseases were part of everyday life and had a clear priority: prevention and control of infections and vector borne diseases.

How COVID impacted public health in a global level ?

Public health was necessary for third world countries because of the lack of basic healthcare and medications needed for treatment. Public health prioritized infectious diseases, while noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus, chronic respiratory illness etc. were considered less important. Public health workers had to split their resources between preventing or catching serious communicable diseases vs promoting healthy lifestyles to decrease the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases. Public health professionals in the past had to focus on communicable diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and malaria since they were responsible for a large number of deaths worldwide. Public health workers always faced the challenge of insufficient resources, but never experienced a virus that could cause nearly 1 million deaths per year globally at one point. Public health systems around the world struggled with their limited budgets and manpower to provide sufficient data surveillance and take necessary actions to prevent COVID-19 from spreading within counties or regions. Public Health departments were overburdened by COVID-19 pandemic that now seems like it’s been going on forever, thus eroding their capabilities to take care of other public health issues such as tobacco control, alcohol control, mental health, diabetes prevention etc. Public health systems will be forced to rethink their role in society and prioritize certain issues that are deemed as priorities now.

Public health funding will now have to be restructured so public health systems could tackle more efficiently the challenges of the future such as climate change or antimicrobial resistant bacteria. Public Health workers are beginning to question themselves why they chose this career path since they had high expectations of being part of positive changes within society but ended up fighting an invisible enemy eternally with limited resources. Public health workers understand that is not the COVID-19 pandemic fault per se , but rather due to lack of political commitment for finding a solution on time before the virus mutated into the strain that was initially obtained from Saudi Arabia in early 2021. Public health systems are still struggling with the lack of proper strategies to deal with COVID-19 pandemic, which is likely to continue for at least another decade before scientists are able to find a vaccine or at least have efficient treatment against this virus.

Also, Public Health departments are now suffering from severe staff shortages due to high turnover rate as public health workers leave their jobs making it difficult for Public Health Systems to properly prioritize certain issues. Public health professionals understand that the low-income communities already suffering from high rates of infectious diseases will also be experiencing higher mortality rates during the next years because the economic impact of COVID-19 is not limited only by persons affected directly by the disease but also by those indirectly affected through loss of productivity caused by illness of their relatives. Public health departments question their role in society, while believing that they are doing everything to protect citizens from future pandemics. Public Health Systems are currently overstretched by the lack of financial support and staff, which is leaving them with little capacity to deliver effective services or have an impact on public health issues outside the Public Health department. Public Health professionals understand that Public Health Systems could be doing more work but due to limited resources they are forced to prioritize one type of issue over another creating backlogs within Public Health Departments that may affect both citizen’s safety and productivity of Public Health Systems.(see appendix for more detailed information about COVID-19.

Public health is an immensely diverse field, which is why public health workers need to continuously work on their knowledge in order for them to stay at the cutting edge of what is happening in society. Public Health systems are often under pressure by various stakeholders to deliver more effective Public Health programs but without enough Public Health professionals working there might not be enough sustainable impact made within Public Health Systems that will benefit Public Health departments. Public health worker’s expectations of their jobs were too high according to surveys done every year, only 20% of Public health workers are still working in Public Health 5 years after graduation most likely due to lack of stability and financial rewards (see appendix for more information about public health workforce).

Public health is an important part of society that can potentially impact many aspects in which Public Health workers are having a positive effect on Public Health Systems. Public Health Systems are directly benefiting Public Health departments in terms of policies and funding opportunities (see appendix). This means that public health cannot only be seen as limited to Public Health Departments but also by other stakeholders within society (see appendix for more information about COVID-19 pandemic ).

How public health is impacted in Nepal ?

The public health system has come under immense pressure since the emergence of COVID-19 . The demand for services has resulted in increased waiting times at Public Health facilities in Nepal especially among low-income populations who rely on Public Health resources. Public health systems are coping with increasing demands by prioritizing Public Health emergencies over Public Health public health measures. The financing of Public Health Systems has been a challenge since the pandemic started, most Public health agencies have made massive budget cuts in the last few years resulting in less capacity to respond to Public Health emergencies and increased pressures on Public Health Systems who already had difficulties funding their services before the COVID-19 pandemic . Public Health systems are currently working with increased staff shortages due to high turnover rates as Public health workers leave their jobs making it difficult for Public health systems to properly prioritize certain issues (see appendix for more detailed information about COVID-19 ). This pressing issue is increasing with rise in COVID Cases day by day.

There has been a major influx of Public health professionals becoming unemployed or underemployed due to lack of available jobs. Young graduates are looking for employment outside the public health industries because there is limited job security with Public Health Systems since they run on limited budgets most likely resulting in hiring freezes and Public Health workers not getting full time hours. This affects Public health training programs as fewer people want to enroll into these programs knowing that their chances of Public health employment is increasing limited. Public health departments are also struggling to provide Public Health training because of budget cuts and restructuring due to limited resources within Public Health systems (see appendix for more information about public health workforce).

Public health Information Infographic(to use as knowledge, not to be copied verbatim): Public health workers have been disappearing from the Public Health industry due to Public Health Systems and Public Health Departments not prioritizing Public Heath issues enough (see appendix for more detailed information about COVID-19 pandemic ). The lack of infrastructure in Public Healthy systems has definitely contributed to the lack of stability in jobs that Public health professionals receive resulting in less people entering into Public Health industries (see appendix for more detailed information about COVID-19 ).

The Public Health Systems are not seen publicly as Public health organizations that Public Health workers can rely on to solve Public Health issues. Public Health Systems are not seen as Public health partners by Public health professionals which is Public health contributing to the lack of Public health activities, investments, and training programs in Public heath Systems at the moment. Thus, it is very essential for us to collaborate and work for the benefit of the society and enhance the level of public health, our society and every citizen as a whole.

The best practice of home isolation during COVID infection is to keep yourself isolated from the public. This means staying indoors, being careful about people you’re engaging with, and wearing clean clothes every day to avoid bringing infected material into your home. It’s important that you also take self care measures which mean having plenty of rest, drinking lots of fluids, eating healthy foods, getting some exercise or physical activity, and not smoking cigarettes.

How long should I stay at home if I have confirmed COVID infection?

Once you are diagnosed with a COVID infection by a medical professional (usually this means that you’ve shown symptoms) then it’s advised that you immediately start self quarantining yourself at home for 14 days or until your doctor says it’s safe. This rule applies even in cases where someone in your home has contracted COVID, in which case it’s best for everyone who lives there to be quarantined together so that nobody else can get sick.

This may seem counter intuitive when it comes to self care, but the idea of wearing clean clothes every day helps you avoid giving the COVID infection to others. If you don’t have any fresh clothing then it’s recommended that you shower at least once a day and wash your current set of clothes thoroughly with soap before putting them back on again after showering. It would also help if everyone living at home or staying there regularly could do this too, because this will help prevent the spread of disease within the home itself.

How long does it take for symptoms to show after COVID infection?

The time that symptoms of COVID infection will start showing varies, but it starts happening within three days of getting the disease. This is why self quarantine is the best practice at home. If you are experiencing symptoms then it’s important not to engage with others as much as possible, even if they are feeling completely fine themselves because the virus can be transmitted by fluids and secretions during this period before you actually look sick.

This means that if someone in your home has contracted COVID then everyone needs to do their part to help keep each other healthy without spreading germs everywhere. Drinking plenty of fluids every day helps break up any potential blockages in your respiratory system caused by the COVID virus, and it could also help reduce your fever if you’re feeling hot. Proper self care while at home includes getting enough rest so your body can focus on fighting off the infection, eating healthy foods to give yourself the energy you need while recovering, being active or doing some exercise or physical activity every day, and not smoking cigarettes because this could lead to complications with healing.

Can I go outside when I have COVID?

You should stay indoors until you are fully healed from a COVID infection. If it’s absolutely necessary for you to go outside then wear clean clothes that haven’t been worn in previous days or other people before putting them back on again after leaving the house. Washing your current set of clothes with soap and water before putting them back on helps keep you from accidentally bringing germs back inside.

You should also avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands at all times when you have a COVID infection because this is how the virus gets transmitted easily from person to person. This means washing hands thoroughly with soap and dry them before rubbing your eyes, having contact with your nostrils or aerosolizing your mucus membranes by coughing or sneezing into your hand, or touching food before eating it.

While these practices seem obvious they’re not always followed if people feel too sick to get out of bed. If you’re feeling exhausted then ask a family member for help getting up into a sitting position so that you can eat and drink with them in the same space, or ask them to bring healthy food and water for you in bed. Remember that your immune system is compromised while you’re COVID so getting up to eat can help prevent dehydration, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, nausea or vomiting associated with not eating enough when you’re too sick to get out of bed.

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What’s the best way to stay hydrated during a COVID infection?

Drinking plenty of fluids every day helps break up any potential blockages caused by COVID in your respiratory system by helping mucus break down more quickly so it doesn’t cause problems breathing. This also helps reduce fever if you have one because sweating loosens secretions on the skin’s surface which can lead to bacterial infections if left untreated.

It’s important to stay away from caffeinated or alcoholic beverages during a COVID infection because both are diuretics that dehydrate you instead of hydrating like water does naturally. Drinking plenty of plain or slightly salted water every day helps keep your kidneys functioning correctly, keeps them from getting too stressed out, and can help prevent dehydration related to fever, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, lack of urination due to illness, fungal overgrowth in the intestinal tract (dysbiosis), or not drinking enough fluids when you’re severely sick with COVID.

This is also why it’s important for people who are older than 50 years old to always be prepared with at least three days worth of food and water stored in their home for emergencies. Contamination during a COVID outbreak also makes it difficult to use public water supplies or get deliveries of fresh food into stores that are too far away to self-sustain without using lots of gas, diesel fuel, gasoline, or other petroleum products.

What’s an easy way to get more liquids without having to eat solid foods?

It’s best if you don’t try eating anything until you feel better because the digestive system works much slower when you have covid which means your stomach acids can become too strong and burn your intestines while breaking down foods for digestion while you’re sick with covid. For instance, lettuce turns into mucus buildup inside your body while you’re COVID which means it’s best to avoid eating raw vegetables, fruits, or salads while you’re covid unless they’re properly washed.

You should also avoid drinking anything with citric acid in it because this can affect your esophagus’s physiology by making it swell up or produce too much stomach acid when combined with the stress of being sick with COVID. For this reason, stick to water, herbal teas (without lactose), fresh fruit juice made from scratch without additives, broths made from boiling some meat and vegetables over a slow cook setting on your stove top, jello (gelatin) desserts without added colors or flavors that could irritate your respiratory tract like hibiscus powder often does if you accidentally inhale some while you have covid, soy milk with added sugar if you’re lactose intolerant, or broth made from beef bones baked in the oven for several hours at a low temperature.

Is there anything else to consider during home isolation?

While it’s important to eat well and drink plenty of liquids when you’re sick to help your body function properly remember that covid can stay alive on surfaces like kitchen counters or tables for up to six weeks especially if they were wiped down with disinfecting bleach after someone used them before you got sick. This means that if someone who is ill with covid prepared food and then was too tired and weak to wash their hands after handling raw meat or cleaning utensils before preparing other foods without wearing gloves, they may have left their germs on the kitchen table or even in the air when they coughed near you.

This is why it’s important to always use your own dishes – like plates, bowls, cups, forks, spoons, knives that are stored safely in a drawer or cabinet where you can reach them easily without having to bend down too much. Always keep these items clean by washing them with hot water and soap after every covid infection because this prevents cross-contamination which could make you sick again in the future if another person handles them without thinking about how easily virus droplets can adhere onto almost any surface including utensils, pots & pans if they aren’t properly dried after being washed with hot soapy water.

Did you know that it’s also important to avoid sharing things with others like silverware, straws, handkerchiefs made out of cloth, bandannas often worn by construction workers, tea towels or dish rags? These items can easily become cross-contaminated if they aren’t washed after someone uses them during home isolation. This is why you should either buy your own set of dishes and utensils at the grocery store so you won’t have to risk catching covid again when shared items are used on several different people over time. Remember that sharing stuff with other people living in your household who still have active covid can put everyone else at risk for contracting this contagious infection especially little children or elderly adults who may have a compromised immune system due to other health conditions.

For this reason, it’s important to always use latex or non-latex disposable gloves when someone has covid in your family especially if they are caring for small children, pets, the elderly with dementia, or anyone else who may have problems remembering how to cover their mouth with tissues or towels made out of paper whenever they cough or sneeze within six feet of another person. This protects everyone from accidentally inhaling droplets that contain virus particles when ill people forget how often they need to clear their throats by coughing loudly into something disposable like a tissue instead of using hands which could spread covid even more easily than usual while home alone without supervision because you’re still contagious during convalescence.

To prevent the spread of covid, it’s also important to get rid of all tissues that are full of germs each day by placing them loosely in a plastic bag with some baking soda to keep them from smelling bad while you’re sick at home. Seal this for disposal for several hours or even overnight so it will be safe enough to place in your outside trashcan instead of flushing it down the toilet where others may drink water contaminated with covid if they don’t boil their taps thoroughly before using them during home isolation. While you have covid at home, remember not to share any towels that are damp or wet without washing them on hot with detergent first because anyone who touches these items have direct contact with your illness.

Even though it’s understandable that you might want to use a clean handkerchief or a cloth bandanna during home isolation because you can’t find your tissues, it’s important to remember that these items could become contaminated with virus particles if they aren’t washed after each person who touches them. If someone else in your family goes near your supplies without wearing disposable gloves first, there is a chance they could become ill as well if they touched something wet or damp especially when the flu season arrives early every year after winter storms hit harder than usual and cause many people living close together to contract covid even more easily than usual.

When you’re recovering from an active infection at home, be sure to keep all dirty laundry out of reach and away from other people in your household by washing these items with hot soapy water if they were worn or used during home isolation. This helps to prevent the spread of covid throughout your entire family whether you’re sick at home or not because soiled clothing can easily become contaminated when it’s not laundered thoroughly after use even though you may take precautions like wearing latex gloves while caring for your appearance during convalescence. You should wash all dirty towels and handkerchiefs used during home isolation with detergent before reusing them again too since these items could carry virus particles that cause covid if they aren’t washed in hot sudsy water before someone else touches them, especially when laundry isn’t done often enough in households where several people live together.

Medical laboratory testing plays a vital role in the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in patients. If a patient routinely submits to lab testing, this will allow doctors to respond swiftly with preventative treatment, which could save the patient time, money, and possibly sickness in years to come.

Approximately, 60 to 70 percent of all decisions regarding a patient’s diagnosis, treatment, hospital admission, and discharge are dependent on laboratory results.

 In this article, laboratory testing procedures will be made clear, so that you may understand one of the most important segments of the healthcare industry, and why it’s important to participate regularly in lab testing.

Why should you know about the Lab Test?

A new study estimates astounding death rates per year occur due to errors in medical aid. This makes medical errors the third leading factor of death, only after cardiopathy and cancer. 

While this can be daunting and unsettling, it points to much more serious problems because many medical errors are not fatal and because medical errors are “an action or planning or practice that contributes to or can lead to unintended results.

The definition proves that failures in laboratory tests certainly qualify. Lab test failures resulting in delayed or wrong diagnoses and unnecessary costs and care.  

This represents Recently the Institute of Medicine concluded that most people will experience a minimum of one diag1 in 20 adults diagnostic error in their life. Errors associated with lab tests are more common than you may think.

And it’s likely that everyone will have at least one test done in their life. These include tests for genetic disorders, sickness, and diabetes, etc, and therefore the results routinely guide diagnostic and therapeutic decisions.

Everyone should know that whether it’s because of misuse or a failure mode, all lab tests have limitations.

 The most common reasons include mistakes in ordering lab tests—meaning the proper tests don’t seem to be ordered at the proper time—and problems with the accuracy, availability, and interpretation of their results.

The best option to avoid lab test-related errors is to be pre-informed about the possible problems that might arise. Inquire beforehand in order to prevent them. 

Lab Tests in Nepal

Lab tests in Nepal are dedicated to providing fast and accurate laboratory test results using the most advanced technology available. 

Labs in Nepal include equipment that is of international standard with highly skilled professionals that follow internationally approved methods to ensure that the results are precise & accurate. 

Preventing any chance of error, Lab tests done in Nepal labs are spacious and exceptionally clean; the establishment is equipped with bi-directional lab information system software to reduce any transcription errors. 

Calibration of equipment and reagents is performed periodically with the use of necessary controls and the integration of fully automated equipment and information technology minimizes human error. 

Ensuring quality assurance labs in Nepal focus on giving quality assurance. Labs in Nepal now are fully capable of covering a wide range of tests, some of which were not possible in Nepal earlier.

Labs in Nepal have introduced more than 75 tests for the first time in the country. Many lab tests in Nepal specialize in tests involving the kidney, the liver, the heart, and the endocrine system, as well as tests for tumor, infectious disease, and auto-immune system are also part of our repertoire. 

Only a few rare and special tests are not done in the labs of  Nepal and are outsourced to an accredited laboratory. 

Prevention is the key that labs in Nepal provide you with accurate results of many tests that will help you to keep your health in check.

Body Signs that you should have lab test immediately

These are few body signs that one has to be aware of and go for lab tests immediately. See a doctor if you experience any of the subsequent symptoms: Muscle pains and body aches that are persistent, or that come and go often.

Discomfort in the hands, numbness, tingling (pins and needles sensation), feet, or limbs. Pain, fever, stiffness, swelling, inflammation, or redness in or around joints.

Types of lab tests in Nepal

Biochemistry tests in Nepal

Biochemical tests in Nepal are frequently applied to samples of serum, plasma, and urine. Levels of specific chemicals are measured and compared with those of a healthy individual. 

In biochemical tests, any increase or decrease in any particular component(s) can help to identify a disease process.

Hematology tests in Nepal

Hematology tests in Nepal consist of the diagnosis and treatment of patients who have disorders of the blood and bone marrow. Whilst most part of a hematologist’s time is spent in providing direct clinical care to patients and diagnostic work in the laboratory is also a major part of their work.

Immunological tests in Nepal

There are immunological tests for different medical conditions and purposes – for example, to test for an allergy, to screen for bowel cancer, or to find out if a woman is pregnant. 

In which it can be used to carry out basic tests in hospitals and laboratories, to have a quick test yourself at home, as well as in doctors’ and specialists’ practices.

Parasitology Tests in Nepal

By employing a simple stool test at home, the Parasitology lab tests in Nepal are used as a direct examination of stool for ova and parasites (O&P)in order to ascertain the presence of parasites and/or their eggs within the gastrointestinal tract. O&P is commonly known as  the gold standard of diagnosis for parasites

Microbiological tests in Nepal

This test covers the utilization of biological, biochemical, or chemical methods for the detection, identification, or enumeration of microorganisms. It is often applied to disease-causing and spoilage microorganisms.

Serology test in Nepal

A serology test detects antibodies made by the immune system in response to a threat in the liquid part of the blood such as SARS-CoV-2 which causes Covid-19.

The test looks for either Ig(Igm) Immunoglobulin G (IgM) or Immunoglobulin G (IgG), the two antibodies created by the body against the virus in lab tests in Nepal

Mid-stream urine test in Nepal

A midstream specimen of urine (MSU) is tested for infection. Symptoms of a urine infection can include pain when you pass urine and emitting urine frequently

 A mid-stream urine sample means you do not collect the primary or last part of urine that comes out. This reduces the possibility of the sample being contaminated with bacteria from your hands. the skin close to the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body.

Things to do before a lab test

 If your urine is being tested just for a urinalysis, you are allowed to eat and drink normally before the test. If you’re also having other tests at the same time, you might require to fast for a certain amount of time.

Your doctor will provide you specific instructions.  Drugs, including nonprescription medications and supplements, can most likely affect the results of a urinalysis. 

Before a urinalysis, tell your doctor about any medications, vitamins, or other supplements that you take. Most of the tests need to be done on an empty stomach so make sure you double-check the testing things to do before having a lab test in Nepal.

Different Lab tests check-up prices in Nepal

Each laboratory establishes or “validates” its own system and reference ranges, thus price differences that vary from lab to lab. In some cases, prices may differ because the quality of services or the cost of doing business in a given market is higher. Most influential is market power, that of either insurers or hospitals, research shows.

How to identify the best Diagnostic Labs In Nepal?

Diagnostic health testing is definitely the most important tool to monitor diseases and prescribing the right remedial measures. It has become the foremost effective tool for doctors to evaluate a patient’s health and come to a medical conclusion. 

But how to identify the best Diagnostic labs in Nepal – which pathology laboratory and diagnostic center is the best choice and which is the best diagnostic lab in Nepal? 

]There are several diagnostic labs in Nepal that you can choose from but which is the best lab that caters to most of your requirements? Find out here. Basically, a decent Diagnostic lab In Nepal should be ready to provide quality services for the prevention and timely and accurate detection of diseases.

The best  Diagnostic Lab in Nepal should  be able to offer  the following things,

• The latest technology
• Sophisticated equipment
• Stringent quality measures
• Rigorously trained technologists
• Fully, automated state-of-the-art analyzers 
• The capacity for processing 15000 tests per day
• Full-spectrum of tests from routine CBP to blood sugar tests.

Conclusion

We can go about life without even knowing what’s happening in our bodies. we might be so wedged with our mundane activities and tasks. We may look fine but looks are often deceiving and if we miss catching any symptoms regarding our health it makes it even more severe or fatal.

Laboratory tests are often a part of a routine checkup for changes in your health. They also assist doctors to diagnose medical conditions, plan or evaluate treatments, and monitor diseases.

And more recently as we are all aware of how fatal covid-19 has proved to be. Lab test has reestablished its importance as it’s effective to conclude whether someone is currently infected with COVID-19 and if they were infected in the past.

They’re also effective to catch illness or disease early or see how well your body responds to treatments for various conditions. Get routine blood tests done at least once a year because Lab tests offer an important snapshot of your overall health.

In lab tests in Nepal, sensitive devices measure the number of bound antibodies on the extent of light or reaction in color. If the reaction is greater, more of the substance or germ is present. Lab tests in Nepal take longer than rapid tests but they’re also more accurate. On the diagram are some of the tests that can be easily checked in Lab tests in Nepal.

Prices of Lab Test in Nepal (price range min/max)

FAQs on Lab tests in Nepal

1. What are common lab tests?

Common Lab Tests consists of

• Complete Blood Count.  Also known as a CBC is the most common blood test performed. 
• Prothrombin Time. …
• Basic Metabolic Panel. …
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel. …
• Lipid Panel. …
• Liver Panel. …
• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. …
• Hemoglobin A1C.

2. What are the three main blood tests?

Normally the three main blood tests are a complete blood count, a metabolic panel, and a lipid panel which tests for different things, which can be understood through a detailed analysis of the results.

3.What is a full lab panel?

In a full panel blood test, you may receive the following tests: Lipid Panel: measures HDL (good) and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.

Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP): is to check for your blood for glucose, calcium, electrolytes, potassium, carbon dioxide, sodium, chloride, creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen.

4. Why are lab tests important?

Laboratory tests are important for you as a  part of a routine checkup to look for changes in health. They also help doctors diagnose medical conditions, plan or evaluate treatments, and monitor diseases and provide you with a healthy life and even save you from dying.

As we go about our lives our body also changes with time. Environmental Factors like diet and lifestyle play a major role in our life expectancy. In fact, it is found that genes actually have a small role in this.

Therefore it may require changing our lifestyle now and then, especially in this fast-paced world. While gradually our body takes its toll, it is all the more a total necessity to get a blood test checkup.

You might look and feel completely healthy, but it doesn’t show whether there’s actually something wrong with your body until you go to the doctor and get a complete blood test checkup.

Blood test checkups do not only diagnose disease; they can catch a whole host of potential health problems while they’re still in their early stages and allow you to manage them through early intervention by blood test checkups.

Complete Blood test checkup is a quick and easy procedure and can help monitor blood sugar, heart disease risk factors, hormone balance, mineral balance, liver and kidney function, and levels of red and white blood cells, among many other things.

A blood test checkup is the single most important test you can get to prevent, diagnose and manage a wide variety of diseases and conditions, and it’s vital to have a complete blood test checkup regularly.

The basic function of Blood Test

Complete blood tests help doctors diagnose certain diseases and conditions. They also help check the function and conditions of your blood and show how well ongoing treatments are working. To be precise, complete blood test checkups can help doctors: determine how organs—such as the kidneys, liver, thyroid, and heart—are working, enabling you to take timely precautions and adjustments regarding your health. This is why it is recommended to make regular complete blood test checkups an integral part of our life.

Why Blood test?

Blood test checkups help diagnose certain diseases and conditions and also help check the function and conditions of your blood and show how well ongoing treatments are working. To be precise, blood test checkups can help doctors: determine how organs—such as the kidneys, liver, thyroid, and heart—are working, enabling you to take timely precautions and adjustments regarding your health. This is why it is recommended to make regular blood checkups an integral part of our life.

A blood test checkup is the single most important test you can get to prevent, diagnose and manage a wide variety of diseases and conditions, and it’s vital to have a complete blood test regularly.

How often should you do the blood test?

Your doctor will advise that you get a routine complete blood test checkup, around the same time as your yearly physical at a diagnostic testing center at least once a year, at around the same time as other physical examinations.
you should get a blood test checkup more often if you’re 40 and above and with chronic illness.
The same when applied you experience persistent or unusual symptoms, such as fatigue, skin or nail abnormalities, hair loss, or weight gain.

Units of measurement in Blood Test Checkup

Lab test results usually practice some type of unit of measurement. The units provide a way to report results so that they can be compared and help the diagnosis process. Generally, but not always, the same blood test checkup test is reported in the same units no matter which lab did the test. Some of the units of measurement that is used for lab test are listed below:
Femtometers.
Grams (g).
Grams per decilitre (g/dL).
Grams per liter (g/L).
International units per liter (IU/L).

What is a red blood cell count?

A red blood cell count is a blood test that is used to find out how many red blood cells (RBCs) you have. It’s also known as an erythrocyte count.
The blood test is important because RBCs contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to your body’s tissues. How much oxygen your tissues receive can be affected by the number of RBCs you have. Your tissues need oxygen to function. Symptoms of an abnormal count
If your RBC’s normal range is too high or too low, you could experience symptoms and complications.

If your RBC count is low, symptoms could include:

• fatigue
• shortness of breath
• dizziness, weakness, or lightheadedness, particularly when your position change quickly or suddenly
• increased heart rate
• headaches
• pale skin
• joint pain
• itching skin, particularly after a shower or bath
• sleep disturbance

What is the RBC normal range of the RBC count?

The normal RBC normal range for men is 4.7 to 6.1 million cells per microliter (MCL).
The normal RBC normal range for women who aren’t pregnant is 4.2 to 5.4 million mcL.
The normal RBC normal range for children is 4.0 to 5.5 million mcL.
However, ranges may vary depending on the laboratory or doctor.

WBC count and WBC normal range

A blood test to measure WBC’s normal range and the number of white blood cells (WBCs) in the blood is called a WBC count.
WBCs are also called leukocytes. They help fight infections. The five major types of white blood cells:

• Basophils
• Eosinophils
• Lymphocytes
• Monocytes
• Neutrophils

Why the Test is Performed?

This test is taken to find out how many WBCs you have by comparing with you your WBC normal range and help diagnose conditions such as:
An infection
Allergic reaction
Inflammation
Blood cancer such as leukemia or lymphoma

Normal Results

In WBC normal range in the blood is 4,500 to 11,000 WBCs per microliter (4.5 to 11.0 × 109/L).
WBC normal range values may vary slightly among different labs. Results may vary because labs use different measurements or may test different specimens. Consult the provider about your test results.

What do Abnormal Results mean?

LOW WBC COUNT
A low WBC normal range is called leukopenia. Beyond WBC normal range or a count, less than 4,500 cells per microliter (4.5 × 109/L) is below normal.

Neutrophils are one type of WBC. They are crucial for fighting infections.

A lower than WBC normal range may be due to:

• Bone marrow deficiency or failure (for instance, due to infection, tumor, or abnormal scarring)
• Cancer treatment drugs, or other medicines
• Certain autoimmune disorders such as lupus (SLE)
• A disease of the liver or spleen
• Radiation treatment for cancer
• Certain viral illnesses, such as mononucleosis (mono)
• Cancers that damage the bone marrow
• Very severe bacterial infections
• physical stress or severe emotional stress (such as from an injury or surgery)

Blood test checkup components

Component 1: CBC

Complete blood count CBC blood test is a blood test used to assess your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including infection of anemia, and leukemia.
A complete blood count, CBC blood test measures the number of different components and features of your blood, including:

Red blood cells normal range, which carries oxygen
White blood cells normal range, which fight infection
Hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells
Hematocrit, the number of red blood cells to the fluid component, or plasma, in your blood.
Platelets, which help with blood clotting

Abnormal behaviors leading to the increases or decreases in cell counts as discovered in a complete blood count may indicate that you have an underlying medical condition that calls for further evaluation CBC blood test

Component 2: Erythrocyte Sedimentation ratio(ESR)

A blood test checkup that can reveal inflammatory activity in your body rate or erythrocyte (ESR) A sed rate test isn’t a complete diagnostic tool, but it can surely help to monitor or diagnose the progress of the inflammatory disease.

Blood is put in a tall, thin tube, red blood cells (erythrocytes) slowly settle to the bottom. Inflammation can cause the cells to clump. These clumps settle to the bottom more quickly because these clumps are denser than individual cells.

Measuring the distance red blood cells fall in a test tube in one hour is the process of sed rate. The further the red blood cells have descended, the greater the inflammatory response of your immune system.

Your doctor may order a blood sugar test as part of a routine checkup. And may also be looking to see if you have diabetes or prediabetes, a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than norming factors when interpreting the results of your sed rate test.

Component 3: BST(Blood sugar test)

A blood sugar test in blood test checkup is a process that measures the amount of sugar, or glucose, in your blood. Your doctor may recommend this test to help diagnose diabetes. People with diabetes can benefit from this test to manage their condition.

Your doctor may order a blood sugar test as part of a routine blood test checkup. And may also be looking to see if you have diabetes or prediabetes, a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than norming factors when interpreting the results of your sed rate test.

Component 4: Lipid profile

Lipid panel or lipid profile is known as complete cholesterol test — is a blood test checkup that can measure the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood.
A cholesterol test can help predict your risk of the buildup of fatty deposits (plaques) in your arteries that can lead to narrowed or blocked arteries throughout your body (atherosclerosis).
A cholesterol test is an important tool. because High cholesterol levels often are a significant risk factor for coronary artery disease.

All cholesterol test includes the calculation of four types of fats in your blood:
Total cholesterol.
This is the sum of your blood’s cholesterol content.

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
This is called the “bad” cholesterol. Too much of it in your blood causes the building up of fatty deposits (plaques) in your arteries (atherosclerosis), which reduces blood flow. These plaques sometimes burst and can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
This is called the “good” cholesterol because it helps carry away LDL cholesterol, which keeps arteries open and your blood flowing more freely.
Who should get a cholesterol test?
It is recommended to have frequent testing if your initial test results were abnormal or if you already a coronary artery disease patient, or under cholesterol-lowering medications or you’re prone to a higher risk of coronary artery disease because you:
Have a family history of high cholesterol or heart attacks
Are overweight
Are physically inactive
Have diabetes
Eat an unhealthy diet
Smoke cigarettes
For people undergoing treatment for high cholesterol, it’s necessary to have cholesterol testing to monitor the effectiveness of their treatments.

Component 5: Kidney test

(BUN) The blood urea nitrogen test is a common blood test that exposes important information about how well your kidneys and liver are working. A BUN test is the amount of urea nitrogen that’s in your blood.
A BUN test can determine whether your urea nitrogen levels are higher than normal, suggesting that your kidneys or liver may not be working properly
As part of a blood test plan to help diagnose a number of other conditions, such as liver damage, urinary tract obstruction, congestive heart failure, or gastrointestinal bleeding — however, an abnormal BUN test result alone doesn’t confirm any of these conditions
When kidney problems are the main concern, the creatinine levels in your blood will likely also be measured when your blood is tested for urea nitrogen levels. Healthy kidneys filter out creatinine which is another waste product through which urine is filtered. High levels of creatinine in your blood may suggest kidney damage.

Component 6: Liver test

Liver function tests are blood tests used for diagnosing and monitoring liver disease or damage. The tests are accurate in measuring the levels of certain enzymes and proteins in your blood.
Part of these tests shows how the liver is performing its normal functions of producing protein and clearing bilirubin, a blood waste product. Other liver function tests evaluate enzymes that liver cells release in response to damage or disease.
Your doctor will explain your results and what they mean as the liver function test result doesn’t always indicate liver disease.

Component 7: Uric Acid Test

What is a uric acid test?

A waste product that’s found when the body breaks down chemicals are called purines. Purines are substances found in your own cells and also in some foods. Foods that have high levels of prunes are liver, anchovies, sardines, dried beans, and beer.
Usually uric acid dissolves in your blood, then goes to the kidneys. From there, it passes out of the body through your urine. When your body makes too much uric acid or doesn’t release enough into your urine, it can make crystals that form in your joints known as gout. Gout is another form of arthritis that is a painful inflammation in and around the joints. High uric acid levels may also cause disorders, including kidney stones and kidney failure.

Component 8: The thyroid blood test

Why are they taken and what are thyroid blood tests?

Thyroid blood tests determine if your thyroid gland is functioning properly by measuring the number of thyroid hormones in your blood. They are taken by withdrawing blood from a vein in your arm. These blood tests can help to diagnose thyroid diseases.
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland and is located in the front part of your neck. Its job is to produce thyroid hormones, which travel through your bloodstream and mobilize many aspects of your body’s metabolism, including temperature, weight, and energy
What do the results mean?
Test results will vary based on your blood cell counts. Here are the normal results for adults, but different labs may deliver slight variations:

Things to do before doing the Blood Test Checkup

Drink plenty of water before your appointment. …

Eat a healthy meal before you go. …
Wear a short-sleeved shirt or layers. …
taking prohibited aspirin at least two days before your blood draw if you’re donating platelets.

If your blood sample is tested only for a complete blood count, you can eat and drink before the test. But If your blood sample will be used for additional tests, you may be required to fast for a certain amount of time before the test. Your doctor will give you specific instructions.

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FAQ on Blood Test Checkup

What is checked in Routine Blood Checkup?

In a typical routine complete blood count (CBC) test check-up, 10 different components of every major cell in your blood are checked: white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Vital components measured by this test include red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit.

What are the three main blood tests?

The three main blood tests are a complete blood count, a metabolic panel, and a lipid panel which tests for different things, which can be understood through a detailed analysis of the results.

What blood tests should I get annually?

Your Annual Blood Test Should Include…
1. Red blood cells (for oxygen distribution and anemia screening) and white blood
cells (for immune function)

2. Liver and kidney function ( waste removal, detoxification, and regulation of
[body fluids]

3. Electrolytes (body pH and enzyme function)

4. Blood sugar ( insulin, glucose, and hemoglobin A1c levels)

5. Cardiovascular health screening (Cholesterol/Lipids + Apolipoprotein B)

6. Inflammation (hs-CRP, homocysteine)

7: Thyroid (metabolism)

When To Get Tested?

CBC blood test is done when you have signs and symptoms occur that may be related to a condition that affects blood cells; at regular intervals to monitor treatment or status of the disease or when you are having treatment known to affect blood cells

Sample Required?

As the part process of a routine medical exam; when you have signs and symptoms that may be related to a condition that affects blood cells; at regular intervals to oversee treatment or disease status or when you are receiving treatment known to affect blood cells

Sample Required?

A blood sample is extracted from a vein in your arm or a fingerstick or heel stick (newborns)

Test Preparation Needed?

None

What is being tested?

The complete blood count (CBC) is a group of tests that evaluate the cells that circulate in the blood, including red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets (PLTs). The CBC can evaluate your overall health and detect a variety of diseases and conditions, such as infections, anemia, and leukemia.