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If you thought that steroids and smoking are the only dangers that threatens our youths these days, think again. I received sad news about a young (21 year old) Kuwaiti squash player from Kuwait National Team passing away from a heart attack due to presumably consuming three cans of energy drinks, I’m not yet sure which brand. Now this is indeed a tragic incident by all means and makes us Read the rest of this post »

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There’s a virus going around, I know because I’ve had it for three days now. I thought I was just getting sick with the normal influenza but it turns out I had the stomach flu. For those who don’t know what stomach flu is I just want to give a quick brief because the virus has been going around Kuwait and I need you all to stay safe.

Stomach flu is a gastrointestinal illness caused by a number of factors including bacteria, viruses and parasites. Stomach flu actually refers to the irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines (the gastrointestinal tract). Irritation may be caused by a virus, bacteria, parasites in spoiled food or unclean water, or another trigger such as lactose intolerance, which causes a reaction to dairy products. Symptoms of stomach flu include: abdominal cramps, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. You may also have fever, headache, and swollen lymph glands, depending on the type of bug that causes it.

Stomach viruses are notorious for spreading rapidly because of poor hand washing, and making poor choices of food and drinks.

So please readers, please avoid junk food (as much as we all love it), please avoid eating any greens outside the house because you never know if they are washed properly or not and always try to maintain good hygiene. A tip for all of you: always keep Dettol wipes with you! They will come in handy, that’s from experience! Wishing you all good a day and good health!

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As he walked into his classroom, he spotted his desk at the back corner and made his way. With each step his breaths became heavier and louder. He reached the desk, dropped his backpack to the floor and squished his way into the desk. His jelly belly hung over his knees and his flabby arms scraped against the desktop.

“Hahaha, look at you! You can’t even fit into your own desk!” exclaimed a child sitting next to him. His chubby cheeks flushed red and tears stung his eyes. It was true, he had outgrown his desk and he couldn’t deny that.

Hamad is a 10-year-old who knows what he likes. The list includes play station, music, and skyping with his little brother.

The list also includes food: eating, snacking and nibbling.

“I want a burger,” Hamad told his mother. “I want a brownie… I want chips.”

But it’s not just a brownie Hamad wants. He also wants French toast, French fries,  ice cream, pasta, etc. …

Weighing 50 kilos, Hamad is the biggest boy in his 3^rd grade class.

But does Hamad really have a weight problem? Or does he just have some extra baby fat?

Yes, Hamad does have a weight problem and so does almost half of Kuwait. Going back to a previous post about Kuwait being the 2^nd fattest country in the world; I can now announce that we have surpassed the United States and have become #1.

According to Mail Online, Kuwait is top of the list with the highest average body mass index with Kuwaiti women having the highest rates!

It’s really sad to see these statistics and I think that we need some more mental awareness going on in Kuwait cautioning that this has become a serious issue. Does anyone have any ideas on what we can do to raise such awareness?

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“A healthy outside starts from the inside.” – Robert Urich

To be healthy is one of the greatest blessings one can have in life, for being healthy is a gift from God.

As per the initial results of Kuwait’s Census, Farwaniya Governorate has the largest population of approximately 326,513 with very minimal health care. Therefore, International Clinic has expanded and opened a branch in Farwaniya offering its residents the opportunity for a healthier life. With its smart building structure, 6 floors, and spacious private waiting rooms for its patients, International Clinic has allowed the residents of Farwaniya to come in and feel at home.

The clinic covers a variety of medical services with specialized doctors and nurses for each specific need. They also have a special area for children with a playroom as the waiting area to make them feel at ease.

The clinic also has a blood lab, an x-ray lab and its own pharmacy making it easier for the patients to get everything done in one visit. This is a great leap for the residents of Farwaniya as they now have a proper medical center to turn too whenever needed. May everyone be blessed with good health.

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Good Afternoon Kuwait, Good Afternoon Readers, Good Afternoon Dust! Why is it that everytime we plan something over the weekend, we end up being hit by a sand storm? Why do all our weekends have to be spent inside rather than outside? This is the worst weather for anyone who has allergies, and it definitely carries a lot of diseases and viruses. Since I am allergy prone myself, I just thought I’d give you guys some tips for allergy relief:

Keep Dust Under Control
To tame the dust, try to have your sheets washed every week in hot water. Wash your hair and shower before going to bed, since dust can accumulate in hair, mouth, eyes and just about every possible place!

Wear Masks
Wear a mask when leaving the house before going outside to limit dust from getting into your lungs.

Rugs and Towels
Limit throw rugs around your bedroom to reduce dust. Also, make sure they are washable before you buy them. Always wash your towels before every shower when it’s dust season.

Keep Indoor Air Clean
Keep windows closed to reduce dust entering the house. Change filters in air conditioning units and vents frequently this time of year.

Consider Allergy Medicine
Talk to your doctor about a seasonal allergy drug that may be appropriate for your symptoms.

I hope I was able to to help you guys out a bit, so go out there and try to have a good weekend – allergy free!

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