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5 Ways to Escape the Sun Summer can be brutal. The heat, humidity, and constant exposure to the sun can drain your energy and affect your health if you’re not careful. Whether you’re dealing with dry heat or thick humidity, knowing how to stay cool and protect your body is essential. Below are five effective ways to escape the sun’s harsh effects, keep your body cool, and maintain your well-being during the hottest months. To Escape the Heat, Get Plenty of Rest and Stay Healthy Fatigue hits harder in the summer. The sun saps your energy faster than you think. That’s why getting enough rest isn’t just a luxury—it’s necessary. When your body doesn’t get proper sleep, your internal systems struggle to regulate temperature efficiently. Rest supports your immune system, keeps your metabolism stable, and helps manage your body’s hydration levels. Poor sleep leads to dehydration, sluggishness, and even heat-related illness. Here’s what helps: Stick to a regular sleep schedule, even on weekends Keep your bedroom cool with a fan or air conditioning Avoid screens at least an hour before bed Take short naps if your energy dips during the day A well-rested body handles heat stress much better than a tired one. Cotton Clothes Help Balance Body Heat Your clothing can either trap heat or let your body breathe. During summer, what you wear matters more than you think. Cotton is one of the best fabrics for hot weather because it’s breathable, lightweight, and absorbs sweat. Synthetic fabrics like polyester trap heat and don’t allow proper air circulation. That can cause skin irritation, rashes, and even overheating. To dress smart in the sun: Choose loose-fitting cotton shirts and pants Wear light-colored clothes to reflect sunlight Avoid layering unless necessary Swap synthetic blends for 100% natural fibers By wearing breathable cotton clothes, you help your body stay cooler and reduce the risk of heat exhaustion. Drinking More Water Is Good for Health One of the biggest risks during summer is dehydration. When you sweat, your body loses fluids and essential minerals like sodium and potassium. If you’re not replenishing that loss, you’ll feel dizzy, weak, and might even suffer heatstroke. You don’t have to wait until you’re thirsty. Make it a habit to drink water regularly throughout the day. Helpful hydration tips: Carry a refillable water bottle and keep it in sight Add a slice of lemon or cucumber if plain water feels boring Drink at least 8–10 glasses of water a day, more if you’re active Avoid too much caffeine or alcohol—they cause fluid loss Staying hydrated helps regulate body temperature, maintain energy, and support every organ in your body. Fast Food Should Be Avoided During Summer It might be convenient, but fast food and greasy meals put extra strain on your body, especially in hot weather. These foods are hard to digest and can increase internal heat, making you feel sluggish or even nauseous. Fatty and spicy meals may also lead to heartburn and indigestion, which get worse when your body is already struggling to stay cool. What to skip and what to choose instead: Avoid fried snacks, oily burgers, and processed meat Replace with lighter meals like salads, boiled vegetables, or grilled options Choose fresh sandwiches over deep-fried items Go for smaller portions to reduce digestive load Eating light helps your body conserve energy and manage heat more efficiently. Consuming More Fruits Is Good for Health Fruits are a natural way to cool down. Many fruits have high water content, which helps hydrate your body and replace lost fluids. They’re also rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. Some fruits, like watermelon and cucumber, are over 90% water. Others like oranges and berries help boost your immune system, which can take a hit during extreme heat. Summer-friendly fruits to add to your diet: Watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple Oranges, grapes, and berries Cucumber and tomatoes (yes, technically fruits) Coconut water for natural electrolytes Keep a bowl of cut fruits in your fridge or blend them into smoothies. They’re not just healthy—they’re also easy on the stomach. Other Tips to Stay Cool and Safe in the Sun Along with the five main strategies above, here are a few extra habits that can make a big difference: Stay indoors during peak sunlight hours (usually 11 AM to 4 PM) Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to avoid skin damage Take cool showers to bring down body temperature Limit intense workouts to early morning or evening hours Close curtains to block out heat and keep rooms cooler These habits, while simple, help reduce your risk of heat exhaustion or sunburn and make hot days more bearable. Conclusion Escaping the sun isn’t about hiding indoors all summer—it’s about making smarter choices that help your body stay balanced. Getting enough rest, choosing breathable clothing, drinking enough water, eating lighter meals, and incorporating more fruits into your diet can all make a significant difference. Heat isn’t something to fight against unthinkingly. Respect it, adjust your habits, and your body will thank you. Summer should feel energizing, not exhausting, if you prioritize your health.

Breast Conservative Surgery – Is it a Reality or Myth both in longevity of life and cure of cancer. At the same time, the women don’t lose their femininity. But the breast conservative surgery requires the following criteria to be fulfilled.  1. The disease must be detected early i.e. the proportion between the lump and the breast size must be optimal. – Now a days early detection is possible using Mammogram, ultrasonogram and Fine Needle Biopsy. 2. It is preferable not to have distant spread. which can easily be assessed by the PET scan or Total body MRI. 3. It is not suitable for genetic related breast cancer and a type of breast cancer (Lobular) – which can be detected by a simple blood test showing BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 gene expression.reast cancer is the most to removal of the entire breast. i.e. common cancer in Tamilnadu Women and its incidence shows a steep increase in the recent past. This is due to a change in the environment, social and dietary factors of our women towards that of western countries. The Tamilnadu women behave differently from western women from various aspects of breast cancer – mainly they do better in the outcome of the treatment. Hence it is important for our women to know about their disease, its behavior, early signs and symptoms, investigations, and modalities of treatment available including the latest one. All of us are aware that the breast cancer managment is a multimodal one among which the surgery plays the major role. The days of radical surgery are gone. Now it is the period of Breast Conservative Surgery and procedures like onco plasty, etc., In spite of all the evolutions people think that the Breast Conservative Surgery is not a reality, and it is only a Myth. They also feel that it cannot be practiced in our set up. This article is mainly to clear this doubt. Breast conservative surgery is a form of cancer surgery where the cancer tissue is removed with a margin of normal tissue all around along with removal of the affected lymph nodes without removing the entire breast. Oncoplasty procedure means filling the defect of the excised area with local flaps or altering the shape of the opposite breast accordingly. Both the above procedures have got the same oncological outcome equal 4. It is preferable not to have open biopsy done elsewhere The techniques of fine needle biopsy are being taught to all Medical Graduates and Postgraduates. 5. To practice conservative breast surgery, facilities for good radiotherapy, onco pathologist to study the tumour margins and medical oncology facilities must be available. Then why there is Resistance to Breast Conservative Surgery: 1. The patient feels that if there is residual breast, she may develop cancer in that it is not so because both breast conservative surgery and breast removal are equvalent in terms of survival and cure (proved by many international trials). 2. Patient relatives consult somebody who had undergone breast removal (mastectomy) before many years and living long so far without any problem and they insist for mastectomy – this is because in yester years, mastectomy was the only treatment avilable for the breast cancer. 3. Even some of the practising family physicians, advise their patients to undergo only mastectomy and not conservative breast surgery – that is why we are conducting lot of CME Programmes for the practioners and younger surgeons. 4. Proper expertise for breast conservative surgery and oncoplasty procedures are not available everywhere i.e. why mastecotmy being performed a lot. International and national trials conducted all over regarding the management of breast cancer clearly show that Breast Conservative Surgery Onco Plasty procedures give equal results as that of mastectomies, and they are no way inferior treatment. Hence it is only the patient’s and practitioner’s mindset to practice conservative breast surgery for benefitting the thousands of breast cancer patients not to lose their femininity. Breast Conservative Surgery is a Reality Today and Not a Myth.   Prof. Dr. B.K.C. Mohan Prasad, MS., M.Ch., FAIS., MNAMS.,Chairman., National President 2017- Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, Mohan’s Medicity Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Madurai.

புற்றுநோய்க்கு இவை எல்லாம் காரணமா? | Plastic and Cancer Hey there, I’m Dr. Mahalaxmi, an expert in infectious diseases from Madurai. Today, we’re going to talk about whether there’s any link between plastic and cancer. When we think of plastic, we often worry about drinking water from plastic bottles or storing things in plastic jars, fearing it might cause cancer. But here’s the deal: that’s not the case. So what you all need to know is about plastic. As far as I can tell, we need to split this into two parts: one is the production of plastics, and the other is destroying it through decomposition. These two are the main issues, and because of these problems, we face health hazards. That’s why the government is imposing a ban on plastics overall. So, what does this health hazard mean, and how does it happen? Let’s take a look. First, if you see how plastic production works, most plastic bottles…”Plastic comes from natural gas. They use it to make a lot of stuff, and tons of chemicals are involved, including fluorinated compounds. The gaseous fumes they release can be pretty harmful when making any plastic when making plastic. People who work with this stuff get exposed to it, and it’s a health hazard because inhaling it isn’t good for you. That’s what’s happening with plastics today.”We’re using a lot of plastic these days. People use it for everything – like a bottle for one thing, a bag for another, and so on. After a while, when it gets old or spoiled, we throw it away. So, everywhere in the world, people use plastic and toss it out. We need to figure out how to deal with it. Some folks are burning it or doing something similar.”When they burn it, that’s when the problems start. Looking at what happens during the burning, you’ll see that many harmful chemicals are released. There’s a whole list of them, like dioxins, and then there are polyaromatic fluorinated hydrocarbons, along with some other gaseous substances. When they get out, all these substances contaminate everything in the environment. That’s why we’re so concerned about using plastics.”There’s a really important reason for this. If you look at the health hazards coming from the plastic industry, the statistics show that a lot of workers in that field are getting various types of blood cancers. That’s because when they inhale the fumes from the plastic compounds over time, it leads to different kinds of blood cancers like leukaemia and lymphoma. Similarly, there are also a lot of issues with infertility, like problems with conception. “Cardiovascular diseases, neuropathy, lung diseases – it’s like a whole bunch of health issues piling up. Over there, they’ve been working on it in this village, and they’ve got all the studies proving things. That’s why the government has banned plastics. Similarly, we need to pay attention to our lifestyle and try to avoid using plastic substances. Instead, we should switch to glass-related products and things like that.””If we take action, we can make our environment a bit cleaner from this health hazard. We can also protect ourselves from this health risk. Thank you, goodbye.