Be Careful While Using home Oxygen Therapy

Healthy tips: While you are using at home oxygen therapy, keep in mind that you will need to be very cautious around anything that has a fire or can ignite.

The ADAM Encyclopedia offers these security suggestions:

• Make sure there are working smoke detectors all through your home, and keep a fire extinguisher handy.
• Never smoke or allow smoking around the oxygen, stay a minimum of 6 feet from any smoker.
• Keep the oxygen at least 6 feet from any fireplace, stove or electric machine such as a hairdryer, electric toothbrush or razor, electric blanket, electric toy, space heater or electric baseboard heater.
• Keep the oxygen as distant away as possible from an oven or stove while cooking, and be very wary of lubricant splatters.
• Keep the oxygen away from any flammable liquor.
  

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Diabetes may be Hurt Your Eyes

Healthy tips: Having too much sugar in your blood can injure several parts of the body, including your heart  and kidneys, even your eyes.
The U.S. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse offers the below suggestions for preventing eye problems if you are diabetic:

• Follow the diet suggested by your doctor or dietitian.
• Get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day.
• Take your diabetes medicines as prescribed.
• Monitor your blood sugar and blood pressure frequently. Do your best to keep them under control.
• Get an annual eye exam.
• Get your eyes checked for glaucoma and cataracts.
• Consult your eye doctor within the first trimester of pregnancy.
• Avoid smoke.

Healthy Tips: Avoid Secondhand Smoke

People who don't smoke but inhale secondhand smoke are expose to the same harmful chemicals as smokers, the American Cancer Society warns.
The Cancer society says secondhand smoke can cause these health troubles:

• It Increased risk of heart disease.
• It Increased risk of lung cancer.
• Increased risk of respiratory troubles, such as pain in the chest, mucus, coughing and diminished lung function.
• Increased risk of ear infections and lung infections in kids. 
• Increased risk of asthma attacks.
• Increased risk of giving birth to babies with low birth weight.